In this first episode of our Student Information Series, Mr Oakes sits down with Beth, our school Mental Health Counsellor, for an open and informative conversation. Beth discusses her background, her experience in supporting young people, and the support that she can offer our pupils and the wider school community.

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Mr Welborn is joined by pupils for a fast‑paced preview of the 2026 Formula 1 season, covering last year’s dramatic finale, the huge regulation changes reshaping the sport, new teams and power units entering the grid, key driver line‑ups to watch, early testing impressions, and bold predictions for what could be the most unpredictable season in modern F1.

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Axis All Areas – Introducing the Podcast

In this very first episode of Axis All Areas, we sit down with our Headteacher, Mr Blundred, to launch a brand‑new and exciting project at The Axis Academy.

We talk about the purpose behind starting a school podcast, what we hope it will bring to our pupils, and how it links to our ethos of creativity, confidence, and “doing things differently.” Mr Blundred shares insights into the school, The YES Trust, and the importance of giving students a platform to express themselves.

We also look ahead to the kinds of episodes listeners can expect — from pupil‑led discussions and staff interviews to curriculum topics, fun debates, and celebrations of life at Axis.

To finish, we put Mr Blundred through a fun quick‑fire round so listeners can get to know him a little better!

A short, warm introduction to what we hope becomes an exciting journey for our school community.

Join Mr Oakes and Mr Welborn for a DT deep dive into the 6 Rs: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, and Refuse. We look at what they mean, why they matter, and how they can boost exam answers. Fast, friendly, and full of practical examples from real design thinking. 

Axis All Areas — doing pods differently.