October highlights across our Trust
Published: Thu 22 October 2026We are thrilled to share this month’s highlights, featuring the incredible experiences, achievements and opportunities our pupils have enjoyed, showcasing the many ways The City Experience comes to life across our schools.
Highlights from this month include Highgate Hill winning Gold for Best Educational Programme, Shoreditch Park reaching the final of the Alessia Cup, Black History Month celebrations across our schools and many more memorable moments.
Teacher Conference 2026 – memory is the residue of thought
This month, we hosted our annual Trust-wide Teacher Conference at the historic Guildhall, bringing together over 700 teachers from across our academies for a morning focused on teaching, learning and their professional development.
Congratulations! Highgate Hill wins Gold at the Corporate Engagement Awards 2026
Well done Highgate Hill, who has won Gold at the Corporate Engagement Awards 2026, alongside MUFG and BIG Alliance, for Best Educational Programme, recognising their work to develop skills, improve academic outcomes and expand opportunities for young people in the local community.
Shoreditch Park students compete in the Alessia Cup with Lioness Alessia Russo
A team of girls at Shoreditch Park enjoyed an exciting day of football and enrichment at the second annual Alessia Cup, powered by Sky, finishing as runners-up after a thrilling 2-1 final against Highgate Wood School.
Celebrating Black History Month at COLPAI
As part of COLPAI’s Black History Month celebrations, pupils explored the achievements of inspiring individuals, including Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Tessa Sanderson, learning how their stories encourage perseverance and ambition.
Black History Month performance
Sixth form students at The City Academy, Hackney takes the stage today for a school performance, bringing their production to life for the school community.
Highbury Grove students meet engineers behind NASA’s Artemis Mission
Year 13 Physics students visited Imperial College London, where they met two key engineers involved in NASA’s Artemis Moon mission.
A proud moment for London Nautical at St Paul’s Cathedral
London Nautical proudly represented the school at the annual National Seafarers Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral, in front of HRH Princess Anne and an audience of 2,000, including many distinguished figures from across the maritime industry.
National Poetry Day with Laura Mucha
To mark National Poetry Day, Galleywall pupils took part in an inspiring creative writing workshop with award-winning poet and writer Laura Mucha, alongside students from Highgate Hill and Plashet.
ICS students take on the Lake District
Three ICS students took on a hiking challenge in the Lake District with support from the Mark Evison Foundation. The experience gave them an opportunity to challenge themselves, build resilience and develop their confidence beyond the classroom.
Year 6 pupils visit Abbey Home Farm
Redriff pupils enjoyed a week at Abbey Home Farm, where they fully immersed themselves in farm life! Throughout their stay, they stepped outside their comfort zones and embraced exciting new experiences.