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Year 7a Progress Evening at Workington Academy 22nd April 2026 7LDA, 7SBN, 7SLA
This event will be taking place in school on the above date.
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Stories, updates and proud moments from across Workington Academy.
Behind the Algorithm
Behind the Algorithm: Episode 5 – Mathew Haywood on Content Creation, Reality TV and Social Media
In Episode 5 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Matthew Haywood about his journey as a content creator, his experience of winning Survivor, and the realities of building a presence online.
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Support Thomas for Youth Parliament!
We’re incredibly proud to share that Thomas, in Year 7, has been nominated to stand as Cumberland’s (West) next Member of Youth Parliament (MYP).
Behind the Algorithm
Behind the Algorithm: Episode 4 – Adrian Dakers on Social Media and Mental Health Impacts
In Episode 4 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Adrian Dakers from Little Blackbird Limited about the growing conversation around social media and its impact on young people’s mental health.
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Year 9b Progress Evening at Workington Academy 18 March 2026 9DTH, 9HMC, 9JMA and 9JMU
This event will be taking place in school on the above date.
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Year 9a Progress Evening at Workington Academy 11 March 2026 9BHA, 9CBU, 9LFY and 9WDA
This event will be taking place in school on the above date.
Behind the Algorithm
Behind the Algorithm: Episode 3 – Year 8 Students on Social Media and Real Life
In Episode 3 of Behind the Algorithm, we turn the focus back to the voices at the heart of this series, students.
Podcast
Behind the Algorithm LIVE on BBC Radio Cumbria
This short bonus episode captures a proud moment for Workington Academy Radio, as students from the Behind the Algorithm podcast were featured live on BBC Radio Cumbria.
Behind the Algorithm
Behind the Algorithm: Episode 2 – Will Gardner OBE on Social Media and Algorithms
In Episode 2 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Will Gardner OBE, CEO of Childnet, one of the UK’s leading organisations dedicated to keeping children and young people safe online.
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Students Launch New Podcast Series with Josh MacAlister OBE MP
Students from Workington Academy Radio have officially launched a brand-new podcast series, Behind the Algorithm, opening with a powerful first episode recorded in the school studio with Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington and Minister for Children and Families.