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			<title><![CDATA[You Saw Them Here First...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/238/you-saw-them-here-first-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Future megastars, Connor and Alex, take the Water Gardens by storm]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting on Famously]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/239/getting-on-famously</link>
			<description><![CDATA[More pics of our thrilling Comenius visitors and their hosts]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[&quot;Eur' Great, Britain!&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/237/eur-great-britain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pictures from our continuing Comenius project:  Passmores students see Britain's finest with our overseas guests]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Magpie Soars Again]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/236/the-magpie-soars-again</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The latest version of the Magpie is up and ready to be read]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bienvenue, Benvenute, Valkomna]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/234/bienvenue-benvenute-valkomna</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores welcomes visitors from France, Italy and Sweden this week]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Smile!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/233/smile</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some pictures sure to warm the heart...whatever the weather!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Farewell Year 11s!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/232/farewell-year-11s</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tears and smiles mix as Year 11s take leave in their final assembly.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Technology Celebration Evening Tonight]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/230/technology-celebration-evening-tonight</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why not come and see the giddy heights reached by our fabulous Year 11 technical masters this evening?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Technopolis]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/231/technopolis</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stunning student work crafts an amazing celebration of technology.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Judgement Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/229/judgement-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores celebrates World Book Night with a free giveaway of the latest Judge Dredd saga.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[BANG!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/228/bang</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 are armed, dangerous and let loose on the Paintball Patch]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Get Help With English - on our Website]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/225/get-help-with-english-on-our-website</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new page in the Student Zone contains all you will ever need to know about succeeding in your fundamental skills]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CHAMPIONS!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/227/champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Massive congratulations to our Year 9 Netball Champions as they bring home the trophy in a convincing win]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sneak Peak]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/226/sneak-peak</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores art project nears completion - with stunning results]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Later Than You Think!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/224/its-later-than-you-think</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year Ten mock results are issued, to cheers and tears, as the students polt their next moves in the journey to success]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rock School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/223/rock-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Become a rock star this Easter, at The Hub, in Harlow]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snow Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/222/snow-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Footwear regulations relaxed due to inclement weather.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spring has Sprung]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/221/spring-has-sprung</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Another sell-out; another classic!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Red Nose Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/220/happy-red-nose-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores was its usual bonanza of colour and activity today!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Front-Line]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/218/dispatches-from-the-front-line</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A great  pic of our bold and intrepid Year Tens]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hooray for the Super Hoops!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/219/hooray-for-the-super-hoops</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Staff mixed netball match is an exciting affair.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Look PE Blogsite Launched]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/217/new-look-pe-blogsite-launched</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Check out our new PE Blogsite.  See great pics, catch up on the P.E. news and have your say.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Next Steps]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/216/next-steps</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Harlow College staff interviewed our Year 11 students today]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sing for Spring!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/215/sing-for-spring</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Advance notice of our Spring Musica, Dance and Drama Spectacular on 20th March 2013]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Going Bananas!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/213/going-bananas</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores welcomes Faitrade Fortnight with some a-PEEL-ing pictures]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wheelie - Good!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/214/wheelie-good</link>
			<description><![CDATA[BMX Champ Delights Super-Sporty Students]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Apprenticeship Evening at Harlow College]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/211/apprenticeship-evening-at-harlow-college</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A chance to find out about what apprenticeships can do for you.  Ideal for students in Years 10 and 11.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thinking of University?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/212/thinking-of-university</link>
			<description><![CDATA[University fair in central London: Sunday 3rd Macrh 1-5pm.  Click for further details]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day Mums and Dads!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/209/happy-valentines-day-mums-and-dads</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&quot;Bargain Childcare&quot; this evening!  Simply pay £3 to send your son/daughter to the Urban Extreme Evening 7-9.30pm.  All years welcome.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSEPOD - To help with revision]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/208/gcsepod-to-help-with-revision</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Science exams looming?  Fear not, GCSEPod is here to help.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Extremely Good!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/210/extremely-good</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Images from an amazing night's entertainment.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Have a Heart]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/207/have-a-heart</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Quiz Night in Stortford in aid of Heart FMs Have a Heart appeal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DISCO TICKETS ON SALE]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/206/disco-tickets-on-sale</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Years 9, 10 and 11 can pick up their disco tickets for Thursday from Student Services, from today.  Strcitly limited numbers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please Be Aware of This Telephone Fraud]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/205/please-be-aware-of-this-telephone-fraud</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Essex County Council have issued advice over a telephone scam claiming to be from the Education Welfare Service.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Upper School Disco]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/204/upper-school-disco</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tickets now selling fast for Thursday's Upper School Disco and Beatbox/BMX Event.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saying NO to Bullying]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/203/saying-no-to-bullying</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Student Council teamed up with Alex Holmes of the Princess Diana Memorial Charity to challenge Bullying]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legal Weapons]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/202/legal-weapons</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 11 learnt how to make our roads safer today, with a hard-hitting drama workshop on safe driving]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drumming Up Support]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/201/drumming-up-support</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Opportunity for parents to join our Steel Pan ensemble - no prior experience necessary.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rock the House!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/200/rock-the-house</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Super-talented Year Ten songsmiths to play house assemblies before heading on to national finals...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Salvation Army Quiz Night]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/199/salvation-army-quiz-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the Salvation Army Hall; 2nd February 2013 7.30-10.00pm]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why not try the smartphone version of this site?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/198/why-not-try-the-smartphone-version-of-this-site</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are seeking feedback on a smartphone-friendly version of this site.  Details below...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work for Students Working From Home Today]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/197/work-for-students-working-from-home-today</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you have been unable to get in, here is some learning for you.  Please note, students who attended today do not need to complete this work.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Message from the Principal]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/195/message-from-the-principal</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Updated message from Principal
9.50PM Sunday 20th January]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open As Usual]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/196/open-as-usual</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As you can see from the pictures, we are open as usual today (Monday 21st January)!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Monday's School Opening]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/194/mondays-school-opening</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Message from the Principal regarding the current snow situation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winter Bloom]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/192/winter-bloom</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some images of everyones favourite school in the snow.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aspiring for More]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/193/aspiring-for-more</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thursday's ASPIRE Day ignites the enthusiasm among students]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snow Message from Mr Goddard]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/191/snow-message-from-mr-goddard</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Message is accurate as of 2.46pm Monday 14th January]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Victors are Announced!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/190/the-victors-are-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After a gruelling week of quizzing there was only one winner.  Listen online to find out who won.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[FREE Musical Tuition for Year 7 Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/189/free-musical-tuition-for-year-7-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An AMAZING offer for Year 7 students with an interest in Music!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[...As We Enter The Home Straits]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/188/-as-we-enter-the-home-straits</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Elisha Hepworth locks horns with Miss Warncken in the fourth of our five BBC Radio Essex Quizzes]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Neck and Neck]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/187/neck-and-neck</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our third day on BBC Radio Essex makes the staff v students competition too tight to call!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Honours Even]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/186/honours-even</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores' second day as featured School of the Week on BBC Radio Essex sees the scores neck and neck.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Giant Killing?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/185/giant-killing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why not listen to Jack Margets take on Mr Goddard in a Live Radio Quiz on the BBC Radio Essex website?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HAPPY NEW YEAR!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/184/happy-new-year</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tuesday 8th January at 8.45am marks the start of term for all students, although 150 Year 11s were too keen to get going and have started already!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Return of the Mag]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/183/return-of-the-mag</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The latest edition of the Magpie, online, for your perusal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Blessings!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/182/christmas-blessings</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores donates hampers to local charities and presents hampers to winning families in our Christmas raffle.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[All We Want For Christmas...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/181/all-we-want-for-christmas-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[...is YOOO-OOOOU!  Passmores' Sold-Out Christmas Concert is Bonanza of Brilliance!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What's Wrong with this Picture?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/179/whats-wrong-with-this-picture</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Look closely...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's a Cracker!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/180/its-a-cracker</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first of our Christmas Lunches mixes Opulence and Nutrition for the Year 7s!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deck the Hall with Sounds so Jolly..!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/178/deck-the-hall-with-sounds-so-jolly-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It was anything but a &quot;silent night&quot; as Passmores Music School played in the Christmas season with a night of fabulous music.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HOMEWORK STUDY CLUB IS UP AND RUNNING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/177/homework-study-club-is-up-and-running</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Homework can now be done in a supervised computer room each day during the first hour after school]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clash of the Titans]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/176/clash-of-the-titans</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Varsity Rugby Match gives sporty students something to aim for]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Christmasssssssssss..!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/175/its-christmasssssssssss-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stunning Christmas images from our fabulous carol service in Westminster Abbey]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open as Usual Weds 5th December]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/174/open-as-usual-weds-5th-december</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school is open as usual today.  We recommend wearing sensible footwear for the weather conditions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working Together]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/173/working-together</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cooperative teaching means that we all learn together]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/172/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores signals the beginning of the Christmas period with a well-attended Fayre]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 2 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Together As One]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/171/together-as-one</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Another Rip-Roaring Multi-Cultural Evening Smashes Doubt About a Divided Britain]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sisters are doing it for...er, us men actually!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/170/sisters-are-doing-it-for-er-us-men-actually</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores Admin Team Ladies Join Movember in a Grand Display of Solidarity With Us Boys]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Have Your Say on Homework at Passmores]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/169/have-your-say-on-homework-at-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you would like to comment on homework at Passmores, and/or attend the forthcoming Parents' Council Meeting then we would love you to do so.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ice Ice Baby]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/163/ice-ice-baby</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores has booked an Ice Rink to coincide with the ever-popular Christmas Fayre on 30th November.  To book, read the story...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Last Hurrah!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/168/a-last-hurrah</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last year's Year 11 students return for an evening of mirth and merriment.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Woman in Black (and White)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/167/the-woman-in-black-and-white</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forget Eastenders and get yourself down to see some REAL acting at tonight's BTEC Performing Arts Show]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Children in Need Extravaganza]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/166/children-in-need-extravaganza</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores staff and students throw themselves into Children in Need day, with shocking displays of gluttony and an alarming number of &quot;onesies!&quot;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Net Gain!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/164/net-gain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores marked the start of Children in Need with a Charity Netball Match between Year 10 boys and girls]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work Experience Presentation and Forms Now Online]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/160/work-experience-presentation-and-forms-now-online</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The presentation from last night's information evening on work experience evening isnow on the website, as is the form needed.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Silky Skills]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/161/silky-skills</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why not check out our Year Ten students' beautiful silk prints, made in GCSE Textiles?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student Finance Evening at the University of Essex]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/165/student-finance-evening-at-the-university-of-essex</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An evening to help guide Year 10 and 11 students through the current financial landscape of Hgher Education, Post-18.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Something Strange in Your Neighbourhood?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/162/something-strange-in-your-neighbourhood</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Who Ya' Gonna Call? 
Passmores' Struts its Funky Stuff in a Memorable Hallowe'en Disco]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dispatches from Spain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/158/dispatches-from-spain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The sports tour has arrived in Spain and students have been signtseeing at the Nou Camp.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Magpie Has Landed]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/159/the-magpie-has-landed</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Be the first to read the new school newsletter, online from today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[All Fired Up]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/157/all-fired-up</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores students on parade as they graduate from the Fire Break Course]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[To Sir, With Love]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/156/to-sir-with-love</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A gala day out with the stars for staff and students as a result of Mr Goddard's nomination for Headteacher of the Year]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Now We're Cooking!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/155/now-were-cooking</link>
			<description><![CDATA[How proud we were to receive this letter of praise for our Inclusion Faculty, thanking us for providing the Can Cook, Will Cook Programme at Ashlyn's Farm]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[All the World's a Stage...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/154/all-the-worlds-a-stage-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A visiting theatre group electrifies Year 11's understanding of Romeo and Juliet in a double-lesson's interactive performance.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gold Standard]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/153/gold-standard</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores is celebrating the award of the Investors in People Gold Standard]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Would YOU like to be a teacher?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/152/would-you-like-to-be-a-teacher</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An evening at Davenant School on 14th November has been provided for people interested in training to be a teacher...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Academy Open Day and Evening - 11th October]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/25/passmores-academy-open-day-and-evening-11th-october</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our annual open day and evening for prosective Year 6 students and parents / carers is coming up this week on Thursday 11th October.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Friday's Casino Night Postponed]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/151/fridays-casino-night-postponed</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please check the website for the new date]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[TICKLED PINK!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/149/tickled-pink</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores celebrates Jeans 4 Genes Day in style with a lunchtime dance extravanganza.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hats Off to Our Technology Superstars]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/150/hats-off-to-our-technology-superstars</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Results of the Textiles and Food Technology House Competitions are in!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Proud of Passmores!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/148/proud-of-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new promotional video for Jestico and Whiles architects shows off our beautiful school building.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medium Evening on Friday 28th September]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/147/medium-evening-on-friday-28th-september</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Friends of Passmores present a memorable showcase.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Date for Your Diary]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/145/a-date-for-your-diary</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Ever-Popular Multi-Cultural Evening is Moved to 28th November.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SAMLEARNING is Back!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/146/samlearning-is-back</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Announcement:  SAMLEARNING, our homework package, is back up and running.  See message for full details.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lupus Challenge:  The Dragon Boat Race]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/144/lupus-challenge-the-dragon-boat-race</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Images from Passmores' spectacular Dragon Boat Race on the Thames.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PROUD!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/143/proud</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Lupus Challenge Team Return to Passmores to a Glorious Reception]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lupus Challenge is Underway]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/142/lupus-challenge-is-underway</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our intrepid cyclists take a pause on their first leg, from Liverpool to Leicester]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Calling All Parents: Quiz Night Friday 14th September]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/141/calling-all-parents-quiz-night-friday-14th-september</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Always wanted to &quot;beat the teacher?&quot;  Well here is your chance!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We're Back!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/140/were-back</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A warm welcome to Year Seven students and our usual fond hello to our older students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/139/welcome-back</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Start Times: 8.45 (Year 7) 9.30 (Years 8-11).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spotlight on China]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/137/spotlight-on-china</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A family fun day will be held this weekend.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grease is a Sell-Out]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/136/grease-is-a-sell-out</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tickets for Grease have now sold out due to exceptional demand for the musical.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Straight in at Number Ten!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/135/straight-in-at-number-ten</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Head Girl, Gabriella Burton, serves a statement of intent upon  No. 10 in visit to the PM's house.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Timetable from Monday]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/133/new-timetable-from-monday</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Monday 9th July begins our new timetable, starting on Week 2!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Annual Parent Survey 2012]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/132/annual-parent-survey-2012</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We want to hear from all of our parents / carers at Passmores. Please complete the annual survey for 2012.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A-Head of the Game]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/131/a-head-of-the-game</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Headteacher of the Year Vic Goddard represents Passmores in Parliament]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tea Time!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/134/tea-time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores hosts its first ever Tea Dance in the new school.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Prom Night]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/130/prom-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Images from Prom Night]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headteacher of the Year]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/129/headteacher-of-the-year</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Teaching Awards people give it the official seal:  Mr Goddard is Simply the Best!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Starling Student Newsletter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/127/starling-student-newsletter</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Community Day Special Newsletter, created by students, is now available on the website, as is the latest Magpie]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Day Postponed]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/128/sports-day-postponed</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sports Day, scheduled for Friday 22nd June, has been postponed until a new date with appropriate weather can be found.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speed Demon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/124/speed-demon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Paralympic hopeful rockets in to teach a lesson to our students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fit For Purpose!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/125/fit-for-purpose</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Healthy Schools Week gets the heart racing and the bllod pumping]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[He's all 'art]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/126/hes-all-art</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Top Heart Surgeon, Francis Wells, lectures Passmores staff and students on how it is art, not just science, that helps him save lives!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Class Apart?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/123/a-class-apart</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Able students receive personal invite to Cambridge University for a very special day...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NEW DATE FOR FOPSA QUIZ NIGHT]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/121/new-date-for-fopsa-quiz-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Friends of Passmores Quiz Night - a No Football Special will now be on 22nd June at 7.30pm]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Meet a Heart Surgeon:  TRIP OPPORTUNITY]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/122/meet-a-heart-surgeon-trip-opportunity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have secured 25 tickets to a Prince's Teaching Institute lecture on art and science by heart surgeon Francis Wells...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Shift in Perspective]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/119/a-shift-in-perspective</link>
			<description><![CDATA[They say a picture speaks a thousand words...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[You're Higher-ed]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/120/youre-higher-ed</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 8 students battle for supremacy in the science and technology stakes.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Orange Wednesday]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/117/its-orange-wednesday</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We offer fruit 5 days a week to help boost student's exam chances...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Another Award for Billy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/118/another-award-for-billy</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Future Master Chef, Billy Kent, nabbed another award this week, when he and Mrs Brannan took London by storm, once again!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Best of British...and Irish!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/116/best-of-british-and-irish</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores kitchen samples the very best food from these fair isles in celebration of the Jubilee.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Making a Splash!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/115/making-a-splash</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our plucky Year 7, Rebecca, braves freezing temperatures in swim to raise funds for St Clares]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Highlighting a Strength]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/114/highlighting-a-strength</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Griffin House's charity fundraising marvel, Laura, brightens the school day...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We're In!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/113/were-in</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores declare themselves fully behind Lupus fundraising, at an inspirational event in London.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[...And They're Off...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/112/-and-theyre-off-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Not a dry eye in the house as Year 11s enjoy their leavers' assembly, ahead of the hardest few weeks of their lives so far...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our Best Ever...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/110/our-best-ever-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hundreds turn up to support our Technology Celebration Evening]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[All of One Voice]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/111/all-of-one-voice</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An evening of intimacy: monolgues in the Drama Studio.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Such Sweet Sorrow]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/109/such-sweet-sorrow</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cakes for all as English students complete their course.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Girl Power!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/108/girl-power</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Desire2Aspire promotes ambition amongst some of our top female students]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Words of Thanks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/107/words-of-thanks</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Smiles all round as we are recognised for our contribution to the Readathon.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The End of the Beginning...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/106/the-end-of-the-beginning-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dragon and Griffin students share their last assembly with Year 11s]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a Look at These]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/105/take-a-look-at-these</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As Graphics coursework goes off to the examiner, we begin to feel quietly confident..!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can Cook, Will Cook!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/104/can-cook-will-cook</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Families cook up a storm in glorious surroundings, courtesy of Ashlyn's Farm and the National Lottery]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[That Friday Feeling]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/103/that-friday-feeling</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 8 and 9 Host a Bake Sale for Lupus Charity]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Guess What We Saw At School Today..!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/102/guess-what-we-saw-at-school-today-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hushed students gazed in awe as the Olympic Torch &quot;blazed&quot; its way into our school.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saved for a Rainy Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/99/saved-for-a-rainy-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some cheerful pictures of Year 8's visit to the National History Museum]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rain Stops Play..?  Not at Passmores!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/101/rain-stops-play-not-at-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It takes more than a torrential downpour to dampen the spirits of our keen athletes!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Book Thief...has gone!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/98/the-book-thief-has-gone</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students flocked to the library to get their hands on their free copy of The Book Thief, courtesy of World Book Night.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy World Book Night!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/97/happy-world-book-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[24 lucky Passmores students will tomorrow get the opportunity to scoop a free novel, courtesy of our friends, the World Book Night team.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We are OPEN!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/96/we-are-open</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, today officially declared Passmores Academy open!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seeing Stars]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/95/seeing-stars</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 11 student, Emily Leonard, became a published photographer this month - but this was no ordinary holiday snap..!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reaching for the Sky]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/94/reaching-for-the-sky</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores students set their sights on Oxbridge University places, following an inspirational visit from Emmanuel College students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Volunteering Opportunity for Years 9-11]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/93/volunteering-opportunity-for-years-9-11</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Keen library-users could boost their employability and do some good in the community by volunteering to help out with the summer reading project this summer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Glimpse of the Future?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/92/a-glimpse-of-the-future</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year Ten students glimpsed a possible future for themselves today, as they opened their mock exam grades, and imagined themselves 16 months into the future...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wild West Disco]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/89/wild-west-disco</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some great pictures for you to enjoy from our Wild West-themed disco evening in March.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Young Drivers' Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/90/young-drivers-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Gates in Edinburgh Way have organised a day for keen, young aspiring drivers on 21st April.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Day 3 on the slopes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/91/day-3-on-the-slopes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The ski trip continues to be a great success. &quot;Singing&quot; and general entertainment was very popular!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Day 1 on the slopes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/88/day-1-on-the-slopes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Staff and students from Passmores have been out on the slopes since early morning enjoying great conditions and beautiful sunshine all day.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores ski trip travels and arrives]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/87/passmores-ski-trip-travels-and-arrives</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After a very early start the staff and students on the 2012 Passmores Ski Trip arrived ready for  a week of great times with loads of snow.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[End of term early closure - Friday 30th March]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/85/end-of-term-early-closure-friday-30th-march</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As normal Passmores Academy will finish early for the end of term at approximately 1.25pm on Friday 30th March]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Textiles House Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/82/textiles-house-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dragon House represented by Mrs Smith and Jeya Shilling were the winners of the Textiles House Competition for the Spring Term.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[BTEC Performing Arts shows put on by students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/83/btec-performing-arts-shows-put-on-by-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 and Year 10 BTEC students put on public performances as part of their work towards gaining their qualifications two Wednesdays.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Essex Winter Schools Games]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/84/essex-winter-schools-games</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Callum Richardson, Jack Almond, Connor Taylor and Geri-Leigh Shearman went to the Essex Winter Schools Games at Harlow Leisure zone.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ready Steady Cook House Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/76/ready-steady-cook-house-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This term's challenge was won by Lucy Kent (student) and Mel Campbell (staff) representing Lion House.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sport Relief Cake Sale]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/78/sport-relief-cake-sale</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ms Ferdinando and a group of students organised a cake sale in the heartspace on Tuesday, selling cakes either baked by members of the Passmores community, or donated in their packets!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Child Development students complete First Aid Course]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/79/child-development-students-complete-first-aid-course</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St John's Ambulance trainers visited the school recently to train all of our Child Development students as part of their BTEC course.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Academy in the Guardian again!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/80/passmores-academy-in-the-guardian-again</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following an interview with Assistant Principal, Mr King, the Guardian published an article about school councils and particularly the work of our students at Passmores.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores in Sweden]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/81/passmores-in-sweden</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of Passmores staff and students are visiting Sweden this week as part of our Comenius Project work.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Maths students in Essex Maths Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/77/passmores-maths-students-in-essex-maths-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Thomas took a team of outstanding mathematicians from Passmores to Bancrofts School to take part in the Essex Maths Chanllenge.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSEPod launch at Passmores Academy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/75/gcsepod-launch-at-passmores-academy</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We will be launching our new GCSEPod service to Year 10 and Year 11 students in school after half-term. However in order to check that everything is set up correctly for students we are putting out the details of how to access the service during half-term.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Key Stage 3 Spelling Bee]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/74/key-stage-3-spelling-bee</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 7 - 9 spelling bee was as competitive as ever this year, with students spelling words that would make anyone grimace! Griffin House came out as winners on this occasion.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE Geography Population Pyramids]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/72/gcse-geography-population-pyramids</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Dumayne and his GCSE Geography students worked on creating human population pyramids in the heartspace.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winter plans for Friday at Passmores]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/73/winter-plans-for-friday-at-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following the overnight snow, students will once again be allowed to wear non-regulation footwear on Friday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Footwear in the snow]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/71/footwear-in-the-snow</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students will be allowed to wear non-regulation footwear to school for one more day - Wednesday 8th February, due to the icy conditions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School open as normal today]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/70/school-open-as-normal-today</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The academy will be open as normal again today, Tuesday 7th February. Once again we encourage students to dress appropriately for the conditions, including wearing sensible footwear.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spain trip arrives safe and on time]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/68/spain-trip-arrives-safe-and-on-time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Jones texted at 12.10pm to say that the Year 9-11 trip to Spain has arrived and booked into the hostel. The weather is rather different to here in the UK!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores in the snow - 6th February 2012]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/69/passmores-in-the-snow-6th-february-2012</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We all enjoyed our first day in the snow at the new Passmores Academy with attendance still around 95%. A working day with fun mixed in was had by all.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School open on Monday 6th February]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/67/school-open-on-monday-6th-february</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores Academy will be open as normal on Monday 6th February unless there is a significant and unexpected change in the weather conditions in the next 12 hours]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harlow Food Bank collection at Church Langley Tesco]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/65/harlow-food-bank-collection-at-church-langley-tesco</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During a three hour stint this morning, four students and two teachers collected 30 boxes of food to support Harlow Food Bank.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Online Safety Evening - Tuesday 7th February]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/66/online-safety-evening-tuesday-7th-february</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr King will be running an Online Safety Evening for all parents / carers to help keep their children safe online.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Powercut at Passmores]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/61/powercut-at-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The area around Passmores Academy experienced a total powercut from 9.30am to 10.20am on Friday 30th January.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School Council election results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/62/school-council-election-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The results of the School Council elections for 2012 have been announced by Mr King. Twelve students will join the Head Girl and Head Boy on the new council.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bramley Apple Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/63/bramley-apple-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As Bramley apple week is fast approaching, Reynolds catering supplies have kindly donated a case of this age old British fruit to the academys food technology department.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World War I visits Passmores Academy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/64/world-war-i-visits-passmores-academy</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Returning for his 10th consecutive year, World War I expert Richard Knight worked with our Year 8 students to help them to understand the Great War.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harlow Apprenticeship Fair - Monday 6th February]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/59/harlow-apprenticeship-fair-monday-6th-february</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An Apprenticeship Fair for those considering this route after leaving Passmores will be held by Harlow College from 4pm-7pm on Monday 6th February.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harlow Careers Fair: 1st March 2012]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/60/harlow-careers-fair-1st-march-2012</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 1st March from 4pm to 7pm Harlow College will host the Harlow Careers Fair.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saturday study for Humanities GCSE students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/58/saturday-study-for-humanities-gcse-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 17th January Mr Dumayne was joined by a willing group of 23 Year 11s to work on their GCSE Humanities course.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Food prices and informartion added to the website]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/56/food-prices-and-informartion-added-to-the-website</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The menus and price information for the school's catering service have been added to the website. These can be accessed in the main story.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores student wins local Futurechef again]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/54/passmores-student-wins-local-futurechef-again</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 11 student William Kent has won the local Futurechef cooking competition for the second year running and is now going forward to the Eastern Region Final once again.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Academy Sports Camp: February Half-term 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/55/passmores-academy-sports-camp-february-half-term-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There will be a sports camp at Passmores during the February Half-term for students aged 7-14 covering a wide range of sports and activities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free School Meals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/57/free-school-meals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The process for applying for Free School Meals has been simplified and the school will be happy to help you to apply.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New term  starts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/53/new-term-starts</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The new term at Passmores Academy for all students begins at 8.45am on Wednesday 4th January. It is Week 1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 1 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Academy does the Alternative Queen's Speech!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/52/passmores-academy-does-the-alternative-queens-speech</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Goddard and Mr Drew will be delivering the Alternative Queen's Speech on Channel 4 at 4.15pm on Christmas Day.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 House Dance Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/50/year-11-house-dance-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The winners of the Year 11 House Dance Competition today were the team from Lion House, gaining points for their house in the process.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[End of term for Christmas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/49/end-of-term-for-christmas</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As is normally the case for the end of term at Passmores we will finish at approximately 1.25pm on Friday 16th December.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ready Steady Cook House Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/48/ready-steady-cook-house-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The winners of the latest Ready Steady Cook House Competition for December 2012 were Miss Warncken and Demi Wrenn, representing Griffin House.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Glee Club sing in the town centre]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/51/passmores-glee-club-sing-in-the-town-centre</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores students wished shoppers a merry Christmas and a happy new year last night as they beguiled the town centre with carols and festive songs to welcome the yuletide season.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Access Centre Christmas Raffle and Sale]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/47/access-centre-christmas-raffle-and-sale</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 7th December the Access Centre will hold its annual Christmas Raffle and Sale in the heartspace to raise extra funds to support its work with students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Principal's Challenge Reward Trip - December 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/46/principals-challenge-reward-trip-december-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 15th December around 200 Passmores students will go for a day's shopping at Lakeside.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Awards Ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/43/year-11-awards-ceremony</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores former students had a lovely time last night, marking the start of the advent period with a celebration of their many achievements at the school.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commenius Project - November 2011 update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/44/commenius-project-november-2011-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The launch of the Comenius project has been met with great enthusiasm by both staff and students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rock School Band Night]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/45/rock-school-band-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven acts, that must surely be the future of British rock as we know it, blasted into action on Thursday 24th November with a showcase of the best of the BTEC music courses output so far.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Fayre - great success again!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/42/christmas-fayre-great-success-again</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Friends of Passmores held their highly successful annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 25th November in the heartspace of our new school.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/40/remembrance-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores students and staff fell silent for two minutes at 11am to mark Armistice Day and remember the sacrifice of our armed forces, both historically and today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harlow Food Bank - Christmas 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/41/harlow-food-bank-christmas-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Harlow Food Bank collection point will be in reception until 12th December. If you can spare just a tin or a packet of any food for needy families in Harlow, please send this in with your son / daughter at any time.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Relationships Charter Review]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/39/relationships-charter-review</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Avid Magpie readers will be aware that this half-term the school is undertaking a review of its Relationship Charter.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Catering training from industry experts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/38/catering-training-from-industry-experts</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chef Director of Reynolds Catering, Mr Ian Nottage, and Development Chef, Mr Glen Evans, spent the day at Passmores last week working with our GCSE Catering students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Proud of Passmores winners for Term 1]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/36/proud-of-passmores-winners-for-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Unicorn House are the winners of the first Proud of Passmores House Challenge for Term 1 of this school year.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Record attendance at Passmores]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/37/record-attendance-at-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are incredibly proud to be able to announce record attendance figures of 96.63% for our students for the first half-term of 2011-2012.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Proud of Passmores non-uniform day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/35/proud-of-passmores-non-uniform-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The House Proud of Passmores non-uniform day for Term 1 will take place on Thursday 3rd November. The winner will be announced on Thursday 20th October.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Friends of Passmores AGM 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/34/friends-of-passmores-agm-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Friends of Passmores will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 18th October from 7.30pm. All parents / carers of children at the academy are invited to attend.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Academy students unveil artwork]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/33/passmores-academy-students-unveil-artwork</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of Passmores students have worked with an artist to create a mural on the wall of Nicholls Field Sports Barn.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Literacy Strategy - Word of the week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/31/passmores-literacy-strategy-word-of-the-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week's Word of the Week is coherent. Staff and students are encouraged to use this word in their speech and writing over the next week.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 9 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Competitions September 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/29/house-competitions-september-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There were house competitions in Textiles, Catering, cross-country and boules last week. Lots of success for all the houses, with Unicorn leading the way.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 2 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Comenius Project]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/30/comenius-project</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores Academy is extremely pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant from The British Council to run a two year Comenius Project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 2 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passmores Academy in the Guardian]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/27/passmores-academy-in-the-guardian</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today sees the publication of an article in the Guardian following their visit to the school on Wednesday as part of the ongoing coverage for 'Educating Essex'.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Friends of Passmores Casino Night - Friday 7th October]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/28/friends-of-passmores-casino-night-friday-7th-october</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Friends of Passmores will be holding their popular Casino Night on Friday 7th October 2011 from 7.00pm until 10.30 pm.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[European Week of Languages]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/26/european-week-of-languages</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is European Week of Languages at Passmores Academy. As well as events in school all week, you can take part by completing the quiz and win points for your house.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School closed for staff training - Friday 23rd September]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/24/school-closed-for-staff-training-friday-23rd-september</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Passmores Academy will be closed this Friday (23rd September) to all students for a staff training day.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Friends of Passmores Casino Night]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/23/friends-of-passmores-casino-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Friends of Passmores will be holding another of their popular casino nights on Friday 7th October 2011 from 7.00pm until 10.30 pm.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arriva bus route 901 - amendments]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/22/arriva-bus-route-901-amendments</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In order to increase capacity on the route 901 bus there will be some slight changes to its route and times.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Travelling to and from the new school site]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/20/travelling-to-and-from-the-new-school-site</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are now five days into our life in our new school building, and things are going extremely well. We would like to just draw your attention to a few points related to travel to and from school.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports clubs for the autumn term 2011-2012]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/21/sports-clubs-for-the-autumn-term-2011-2012</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The PE Department have announced their wide range of activities and clubs for this term. Opportunities include fitness, badminton, rugby, netball and basketball.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School photographs - Monday 19th September]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/17/school-photographs-monday-19th-september</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The annual school photographs of all students and staff will be taken on Monday 19th September in the new school hall.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Parentmail and +Pay]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/18/parentmail-and-pay</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are not getting Parentmails, or are having trouble with +Pay, please contact us for help or to register your details.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior staff available at the end of the school day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/19/senior-staff-available-at-the-end-of-the-school-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A senior member of staff will be available every day until 4.30pm to deal with any immediate issues that parents / carers may have.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Vision in Purple]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/16/a-vision-in-purple</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students &quot;break out&quot; into the new spaces that the school's design provides to learn in new ways.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First day in the new school]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/15/first-day-in-the-new-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today was a fantastic start to our life in our new building at Tracyes Road. Our young people were an absolute joy to be with all day, and the atmosphere of excitement was plain for all to see.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Year / New Website!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/14/new-year-new-website</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our new website.  We have worked closely with a design company to ensure that it is of the highest quality.  Make sure you give us some feedback on what you like and what we can do to improve it; you know how much we like to improve upon our best!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[End of Year Magpie]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/8/end-of-year-magpie</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The final edition of this year's Magpie school magazine has been published and sent home to students, parents and carers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The final end of year at Tendring Road]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/7/the-final-end-of-year-at-tendring-road</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Friday 15th July 2011 was a significant day in the history of Passmores. After fifty years at our Tendring Road site we brought the school year to an end for the final time.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Visits to the new school - July 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/10/visits-to-the-new-school-july-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th July, the new site was opened up each day from 5pm to 6pm for parents and students to come and visit their new school.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Essex Police visit Passmores]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/9/essex-police-visit-passmores</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 8th July Year 7 students at Passmores took part in a day where they found out about the work of Essex police officers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Prom 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/11/year-11-prom-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thursday 23rd June our Year 11s got to have their final send off from Passmores.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Community Day 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/12/community-day-2011</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thursday 23rd June saw students and staff from Passmores involved in our fourth annual Community Day.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seventh Heaven]]></title>
			<link>http://www.passmoresacademy.com/55/news/article/13/seventh-heaven</link>
			<description><![CDATA[East Mersea  Sunday 19th  Wednesday 22nd June 2011
This year we took a record number of Year Seven students (130 to be exact!) to East Mersea for four days of outdoor adventure and fun.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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