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Last night we welcomed back our Class of 2025 for our Certificate Evening. 🎓✨

Students collected their certificates and awards, including our READ values awards and the David Pennington and Niall Page awards.

It was wonderful hearing what they’re all up to now — we’re so proud of them! 👏🌟
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Earlier this week, students attended the Manchester United Foundation Eco Reds launch at Manchester Museum. They learned about sustainability, explored the museum, and took part in hands-on activities.
A highlight was hearing from Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who shared her passion for the environment.
November 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This week our Year 7 football team put in a fantastic performance in the English Schools’ Cup, finishing with a 2–2 draw before unfortunately losing out on penalties.

A great effort from the team. Well done lads! ⚽👏
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
With our recent post celebrating ICA’s home-grown talent proving so popular, we took a look through some more of our old school photos… and came across this gem featuring our Behaviour Manager, Mr Ravenscroft!

We can spot a few other familiar faces in there too — can you? 👀📸
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Proud to host the SSHAPAS meeting at ICA today. Salford headteachers and LA colleagues came together to share best practice and discuss Year 11 outcomes.

Our student ambassadors gave a brilliant tour and spoke about ICA with real pride — we’re so proud of them!
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thinking about joining our ICA family? Come and see our school in action during the day and experience first-hand what makes us a good school with great opportunities.

👉 Book your tour here: micro.page/IrlamCadisheadAcademy
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Great effort from our Year 7 football team this week against The Albion Academy!
Despite a 2–4 result, the boys put in a fantastic performance — with Aiden D earning Man of the Match for his outstanding play. ⚽👏

Well done, lads!
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎭 Huge congratulations to Jayden on winning Most Accomplished Actor at the ACT Spotlight Awards! 🌟

This award recognises his fantastic performance in The Sound of Music with The Stage and Screen Academy.

Well done, Jayden — we’re extremely proud! 👏🌟
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It might be below freezing, but that didn’t stop our girls from turning up to Netball practice! 🥶❄️
Great commitment, team! 💙🏐
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Fantastic day at Preston Grasshoppers for the Girls U14s Rugby Festival! 🏉

The team started with a draw and followed with three great wins. Despite the icy rain, their teamwork and resilience were unbelievable all day. ❄️💪

They also loved their new scrunchies and wristbands!

Well done, girls! ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our Y10 Sports Studies students recently visited the University of Bolton for a brilliant Sports Medical event. They explored biomechanics, measuring speed, force and acceleration, and looked at the anatomy side of physiology even learning how to tape ankles, knees and wrists for injury prevention.
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We would like to say a huge thank you to Mojo Childcare for their generous act of kindness in delivering biscuits for our staff to share. 🍪✨

We were so impressed with the children’s confidence, beautiful manners, and genuine thoughtfulness. What a wonderful gesture, it truly made our day! 🙌💛
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
📸 Throwback Time!

While looking through some old school photos, one picture really stood out… 👀
Can you spot anyone familiar?

We certainly can — our very own Head of PE, Mr Prescott, and Associate Vice Principal, Mr Mills!
Some true homegrown talent right there.☺️✨

Who else do you recognise?👇
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🍕✨ Sparx English Stars Celebration! ✨🍕

We recently held a pizza celebration for our top Sparx English homework students! Their hard work, consistency, and commitment have really paid off — and what better way to celebrate than with pizza? 🍕📚

Well done to all our amazing students! 👏
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌍 Year 5 Geography Workshops! 🌍

Last week we welcomed local primary schools for our Step Up to ICA workshops, where students explored food miles and the journey our food takes. 🍎✈️

It was wonderful to have them, and we can’t wait to welcome more schools in the coming weeks! 📚
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
💙 Congratulations to our Year 7 student Holly!

Holly recently completed her Emergency Heart Start course with the Sea Cadets — an incredible achievement and an important life skill. 👏🚑

We’re so proud of you, Holly!
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🍰❤️ We began the week marking Remembrance Day and ended it with a special cake sale in memory of Mrs Davies’ dad.

With support from Miss Peers and our student helpers, an amazing £383 was raised for Help for Heroes. 🇬🇧

Thank you to everyone who donated and got involved. 💙
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🎉 🎉 Great vibes at Transition Club last night! Year 6 students enjoyed football, board games and colour therapy while getting to know the school and each other. ⚽🎲🎨

This free club runs every Thursday, 4–5pm for all Year 6 students. See you next week! 💙
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🧠✨ Our 7X1 students have been taking part in the enriched maths curriculum through the Maths Excellence Fund, exploring patterns, puzzles and problem-solving challenges that stretch their thinking and spark curiosity.
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🍫 Yesterday, our Year 9 students visited Cadbury World for a behind-the-scenes look at how chocolate is made and branded! They even tried their hand at tempering chocolate. 👏

A fantastic trip linking perfectly to next year’s GCSE options in Business and Catering! 💜
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📜 In today’s History lesson, our Year 7 students investigated the Domesday Book, exploring how it can be interpreted in different ways and using evidence to support their ideas.

Brilliant curiosity and analytical thinking from our young historians! 👏
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🚲 As part of our enrichment programme, students took part in a bike maintenance workshop with the Salford Youth Service team, learning puncture repair and brake checks. 👏

The team are always looking for bike donations to repair and give back to the community! ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
👟 Trainer & Football Boot Donation Appeal ⚽

Our PE department are asking for donations of pre-loved trainers and football boots in good condition. These will be added to our PE kit collection to help ensure every student has the opportunity to take part fully in lessons and sports activities.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today our whole school came together to honour those who gave their lives for our country. 🇬🇧

Our Senior Prefects led a beautifully observed assembly, supported by our History wall vinyls and artwork from our talented Art and Textiles students. 🌺

Lest we forget. ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Our Year 7 Girls had a fantastic day at the U12s Rugby Festival at Preston Grasshoppers!
Their first time playing together and they smashed it after a loss, they bounced back with 4 wins and a draw!
Amazing teamwork &determination throughout. Well done, girls what a start to your rugby journey!
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM