Talking of culture, NOA's first expedition departed today. 12 excited students on route to Kenya for 2 weeks with Camps International. Campion School - students already on the bus, the students left a drizzly Banbury for the trip of a lifetime. Character being built right there. Huge thanks to Mrs Faulconbridge and Miss Green for going too.

📸 Cluster Culture Day at NOA – Photo Booth Highlights! 🌍✨ On Friday we celebrated Cluster Culture Day at NOA, and what an incredible day it was! Our community came together to showcase traditions, colours, and cultures from across the world — and one of the biggest hits of the day was definitely our photo booth! From vibrant outfits to beaming smiles, friendship groups, staff teams, and students captured some unforgettable moments. The photo booth became a celebration space all on its own — full of laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of personality. A huge thank you to everyone who jumped in, struck a pose, and helped make the day so memorable. The photos are a brilliant reminder of what makes NOA so special: our diversity, our unity, and the joy we create together. 💙 More snaps coming soon… 👀✨

We had a fantastic visit to The Banbury Larder on Thursday — such an incredible space with a truly inspiring offer for the local community. The pancakes were amazing (a definite highlight!), but what really stood out was the warmth of the people and the welcoming atmosphere. It was brilliant to see such a vibrant hub making a real difference. It was also lovely to catch up with familiar faces and meet new families, chatting about secondary school, transition, and what to expect. These conversations are so important, and we really value the opportunity to connect early and support families as they prepare for the next step in their child’s journey. Looking forward to visiting again after Easter!

🎉 A HUGE Congratulations to all our lucky winners! 🎉 Our prize draw has officially spun into action — literally! The randomizer wheel has spoken, and the video below shows the winning order in all its colourful, twirly glory. We’ll be getting in touch on Monday to arrange collection of your prizes, so keep an eye out! 💛 Thank you SO much to everyone who entered. Your support, enthusiasm, and involvement truly make a massive difference — we appreciate every single one of you!