News Stories
Sell-out Dance Show Biggest To Date
3rd February 2015The Tower Theatre in Folkestone played host to the biggest Breaking Waves Dance Showcase to date. With fifteen schools and dance companies from all over East Kent taking part, over one hundred children and young adults performed a collection of dance genres comprising of jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, African, jive and urban. Read More
Cancer Research Receives Cheque from Charity Day
29th January 2015Dyson House students at The Folkestone Academy have presented a cheque for £353.19 to Cancer Research after fundraising at their House Charity Day. Dyson House collected the money from donations after organising a sponsored Row, Run and Cycle event along with a cake sale. Students also donated money to wear something pink, a colour that is affiliated with the cancer charity. Read More
An Evening of Dance Set to be Biggest One to Date
28th January 2015The Breaking Waves Dance Showcase is set to be the biggest one to date with record numbers taking part. The third annual event, hosted by The Folkestone Academy, will take place on Tuesday 3rd February at the Tower Theatre in Folkestone and will see thirteen schools and dance companies perform a variety of pieces. Read More
Students Recognised for Achievements in Sixth Awards Evening
18th December 2014With another year coming to end, it’s at this time of year The Folkestone Academy recognise and celebrate student achievements in all aspects of Academy Life. During the sixth Academy Awards Evening prizes and certificates were awarded to students by the Guest of Honour Frances Chiverton, Folkestone Triennial Public Programmes Coordinator. Read More
Students Take Part in Film Academy Workshop
19th November 2014A group of Media students from the Glassworks Sixth Form Centre have taken part in a Screen South and BFI Academy workshop to discover how films are created and an insight into the film industry. Read More
