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Student reveals why she is set to uproot and move to Texas, USA, to attend prestigious Rice University this autumn!
Leaving sixth form to study at university is an equally exciting but daunting time period in any teenager’s academic career. However, for Aanchal Thapa, a…
Read the articleNo Sports Day? No problem! The innovative, cross-curricular ‘Virtual Olympics’ event
This week, students at Rivers Academy West London have been participating in a ‘Virtual Olympics’ – with a twist. Designed to replace the academy’s annual…
Read the articlePupils gain vital work experience with BP and AutoTrader after being accepted onto respected Teach First placements
Two sixth formers at Rivers Academy West London have been confirmed places on competitive virtual work placements at BP and AutoTrader, commencing next month. Vignesh…
Read the articleAdaptability and creativity: How Sixth Formers have used lockdown to gain 21st century career skills
Lockdown has provided Year 12 students at Rivers Academy West London with the unexpected opportunity to acquire skills that will help them in the workplace.…
Read the articleCould these ‘recyclodroids’ tackle global warming? Pupils reveal the efforts of their No Limits lockdown project
Year 7 students at Rivers Academy West London have been creating ‘Recyclodroids’ out of household rubbish and recycling. The aim of the technology project was…
Read the articleFormer pupil uses successful career as an artist to ‘give back’ to NHS, after being inspired by paramedic neighbour
She dropped out of her degree and quit her job in retail to pursue her dream to be an artist. And Becky Smith’s gamble has…
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