Top scores for extra-curricular activities at academy

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 6th March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been enjoying a variety of extra-curricular activities. The latest activities at the Grange Street establishment have included taking part in a Mastermind style contest, as well as Bocc [...]

Aspiring aviators showcase scientific knowledge

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 5th March 2024

A host of scientific knowledge was showcased by visiting primary school pupils at the David Nieper Academy recently. The ‘Exploring the Wonders of Science: Year 5 Gifted and Talented Science Day’ saw pupils from various primary schools aro [...]

Students take a step back in time in the capital

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 4th March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking a step back in time with a visit to the capital. Miss Naylor from the academy said: “Across two days recently, we were lucky enough to take the whole of Year 8 to Hampton Co [...]

“Fantastic achievements” for academy dancers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

Dance students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking part in two competitions. Miss Gregory at the academy said: “On Tuesday, February 13, the David Nieper Academy Dance Company went to compete in the heats of Mansfiel [...]

City trip for geography class

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking a trip to a city to carry out a recent geography class. Miss Flynn at the academy said: “I recently led a trip for 58 of our Year 11 geography pupils who travelled to Nottin [...]

Top trumps for enterprise day at academy

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 29th February 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been helping to host an enterprise day for younger pupils from visiting schools. Mr Clarke at the academy said: “On Wednesday, February 14, 209 Year 2 students from various schools gath [...]

Students gain an insight into future careers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 28th February 2024

A careers fair has recently been staged at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton. The informative event was hosted to allow students at the academy to gain information and also chat to a multitude of companies and organisations from the are [...]

Students in full voice for the big sing

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 27th February 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been joining in on the recent Derbyshire Big Sing. Miss Crisp at the academy said: “Following on from the success of last year, ten DNA Voices’ students, ranging from Years 7-11, attend [...]

Students celebrate Lunar New Year with culinary delights

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 23rd February 2024

Year 12 students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been celebrating the Lunar New Year. Teacher Mr Dinh said: “This year, I decided to bring a new tradition to my Year 12 form as we gathered around to celebrate the end of the ye [...]

Job vacancy – Teacher of French at David Nieper Academy

Posted by: Jacqueline Rodgers

Wed 21st February 2024

A vacancy for a Teacher of French has arisen at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton. Here are the details of the vacancy, and how to apply, from the academy: Our Academy is sponsored by the Christopher Nieper Education Trust, together [...]