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Here at Cedar Mount Academy we are very proud of our traditions of academic success, sporting and cultural achievements and service to our community.
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βοΈπ CMA Winter Show 2026! πΆ
Join us for a fantastic evening of dance, drama and music as our talented students take to the stage for our Performing Arts Showcase!
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Tuesday 8th December 2026
π Doors open: 4:30pm
π Performance begins: 5:00pm
ποΈ Tickets on sale from Monday!
Adults: Β£3
Children/Concessions: Β£2
We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful evening celebrating the talents of our students! βοΈ
We are delighted to have been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for 2026β2027, for another year running! π
This fantastic achievement recognises our continued commitment to providing high-quality music education and creating opportunities for our students to explore their creativity, develop their talents and enjoy music.
A huge well done to everyone involved in making music such an important part of life at Cedar Mount! ππ΅
#CMAThePlaceToBe #MusicMark
A fantastic effort from our Year 7 netball team in their first matches of the season! π The girls showed great determination, teamwork and resilience throughout, giving it their all on court. A special congratulations to Precious, who was awarded Player of the Match! ππ
πΈ Fantastic effort from the boys at the KS3 Boys Manchester Schools Badminton Competition! Both teams performed excellently, securing a bronze medal in their respective groups! π₯π₯ A brilliant achievement and a reflection of their hard work, teamwork and determination. Well done, boys! π
What a fantastic final week of Black History Month celebrations at CMA, with pupils enjoying a range of inspiring workshops, activities and special guests! π
π Pupils celebrated with a lunchtime event featuring traditional dress and delicious jollof rice and chicken, while Yewande Gafaar delivered an engaging hair braiding workshop.
π¨ Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo worked with pupils to create protest art inspired by their learning about the Mangrove Nine and Bristol Bus Boycott, while Elevate Minds brought plenty of energy with an Afrobeats dance workshop!
π We were also delighted to welcome author Kimberly Whittam, who delivered a session for Year 7, and Dr Morolake Dairo, Lecturer in Fashion Business, who shared her experiences with Year 10.
It was also wonderful to welcome back former pupils from the Classes of 2021 and 2025, who returned to deliver lessons and share their experiences.
A brilliant end to a month filled with learning, creativity and celebration. Thank you to everyone who helped make this yearβs Black History Month so special! π
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
On Friday, we welcomed Hannah Spencer, MP for Gorton and Denton, to Cedar Mount Academy.
Hannah met with our student leaders and Year 11 Citizenship group to discuss their Citizenship Action projects and explore how young people can make a positive difference in their communities.
Our students asked some fantastic questions, shared their ideas and discussed the importance of making their voices heard. π¬
A fantastic opportunity for our students to engage in meaningful discussions about the issues that matter to them!
#WeAreBrightFutures @hannahtheplumbermcr
ππ» Itβs Spooky Movie Night at Cedar Mount Academy THIS WEEK!
Weβre excited to welcome Year 5 and 6 pupils, along with their parents and carers, for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun! πΏπ¬
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Thursday 22 October β° 5pm β 7pm
Enjoy a classic Halloween movie, a delicious hot meal and refreshments, and donβt forget to come dressed in your scariest costume! π§ββοΈπ·οΈ
We canβt wait to welcome you π
Our KS3 and KS4 girls competed in badminton, demonstrating fantastic skill, resilience and sportsmanship throughout. Well done to all involved for their positive attitude and determination! πΈπ
#TheCMAWay
π Continuing our Black History Month celebrations at Cedar Mount Academy!
Last week was another fantastic week of learning, inspiration and celebration at CMA! π
π©ββοΈ We welcomed midwives from the University of Salford, who delivered an engaging workshop for Year 9 girls, exploring careers in midwifery and the importance of increasing diversity within the profession.
We were also delighted to welcome Naomi Lowe-Lennon, Lecturer in Children and Young Peopleβs Nursing, who led a fascinating session with Year 7 pupils about Mary Seacole and traditional Caribbean health remedies.
π Across the academy, pupils explored a range of important topics in their Personal Development lessons, including Black British Icons, the Bristol Bus Boycott, Black British Politicians, the Windrush Generation and Afrofuturism.
Our colleagues also got involved, proudly displaying posters celebrating their Black heroes on classroom and office doors!
A brilliant week of celebrating Black history, recognising achievements and inspiring our young people! π
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
π Celebrating Black History Month at Cedar Mount Academy!
Itβs been a fantastic first week of Black History Month celebrations at CMA, with pupils enjoying a range of inspiring talks, workshops and activities!
π Professor Bamedele Adebisi MBE shared his inspiring career journey with Year 10, while Victory Oforji from the University of Salford and Angela Assor from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust also visited to share their experiences and career insights.
πΆ We were delighted to welcome back former pupils Lutae and Shoonki, who delivered engaging lessons for Year 8, including a creative songwriting workshop.
Throughout the week, our fantastic EDI Ambassadors also led assemblies exploring Manchesterβs Black History.
A brilliant start to a month of learning, celebrating achievements and inspiring our young people! π
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #TheCMAWay
Cedar Mount is delighted to begin an exciting three-year partnership with Sigma Capital through Class Of Your Own and its Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) programme.π
Through KS3 Design and Technology, pupils will take part in real-world design, engineering and construction projects, developing practical skills in areas such as digital design, sustainability and the built environment. Sigmaβs sponsorship will help us bring this learning to life through industry expertise, educational visits, careers talks and links with professionals working across the sector. π π§
This partnership will give our pupils valuable insight into how the skills they develop in the classroom connect with future study, apprenticeships and careers in design, engineering, construction and related industries.π·ββοΈ
A special thank you to Ms. Surinder Singh and Ms. Stubbs for coordinating the partnership and working closely with Class Of Your Own and Sigma to establish and develop the DEC programme at Cedar Mount. Their work has secured a fantastic opportunity for our pupils and will help ensure that they gain meaningful experience of the industries and careers that could form part of their futures. π«
Read more here: https://www.bright-futures.co.uk/cedar-mount-academy-launches-three-year-partnership-with-sigma-capital-to-inspire-future-engineers-and-designers/
#TheCMAWay
π Year 11 pupils and parents β save the date!
Join us for our Year 11 Information Evening on Thursday 15 October, 5β6pm.
Get practical advice on achieving your best at GCSE, useful revision tips and the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Gorton Education Village
50 Wembley Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7DT
Call us: 0161 248 7009
Link takes you to our Instagram page @CedarMountAcademy
