Bradford Bulls legend retires from rugby

Bradford Bulls legend retires from rugby

A Bradford rugby league legend and PE teacher at Tong Leadership Academy has said her final farewells to her team after 18 years of playing for Bradford Bulls Women. Danielle Bose was given a guard of honour by her Bradford Bulls Women teammates at her final match...
Tong Leadership Academy shares learning in  Africa

Tong Leadership Academy shares learning in Africa

Tong Leadership Academy is helping to support young people’s learning across Africa thanks to an innovative new scheme. The school is sending 1,500 old textbooks to Africa as part of the Books2Africa initiative, which aims to improve the quality of education in...
Tong Leadership Academy pupils celebrate GCSE success

Tong Leadership Academy pupils celebrate GCSE success

Pupils are celebrating their GCSE achievements, after overcoming a year of pandemic disruption. Pupils and staff from across the school faced a difficult year as they worked to counter disruption caused by lockdown, periods of self-isolation and illness. Exams were...
Tong students awarded prestigious scholarships

Tong students awarded prestigious scholarships

Two Year 13 students at Tong Leadership Academy have been awarded prestigious scholarships to help them work towards their dream careers. Nokukhanya Moyo and Estera Mititelu have been granted £10,000 each, by the Frank Hester scholarship, to help finance their...
Pupils in charity drive for Bradford’s vulnerable people

Pupils in charity drive for Bradford’s vulnerable people

Tong Leadership Academy pupils have been taking part in a festive charity drive to help people experiencing hardship during the winter. Pupils at the school have been preparing gift hampers and packages of food and essential items as part of their annual Festive...
Pupil finds hope after lockdown in new-found artistic talent

Pupil finds hope after lockdown in new-found artistic talent

A Bradford teenager discovered a new passion for art as she learnt to battle her anxiety during lockdown. Edie Pilkington, a pupil at Tong Leadership Academy, began to suffer from anxiety after she was separated from friends and her normal school life during lockdown....
Pupils celebrate GCSE achievements

Pupils celebrate GCSE achievements

Tong Leadership Academy’s pupils had many reasons to celebrate on GCSE results day thanks to their hard work and commitment. The cohort of 2020 lived through an unprecedented year, where exams were cancelled and results were awarded according to pupils’ performance...
Pupils celebrate bright futures after sixth form success

Pupils celebrate bright futures after sixth form success

Sixth form pupils are celebrating after they secured places at top universities and colleges. Although exams were cancelled this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers at the school supported pupils to continue to work towards achieving their dreams. Throughout...