Success in the Making

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Wild Swans in South Africa

Four Sixth Formers from Clapton Girls’ Academy found themselves sleeping under the stars in a game reserve this Summer.
Briony Lambert, Tania Hossain, Titilope Badru and Alexie Telan were chosen to be part of the Wild Swans Womens’ Leadership scheme which takes young women with leadership potential on a remarkable journey of self discovery [...]

Parents urged to pick primary places as deadline looms

Parents and carers in Hackney are being urged not to leave it too late to apply for a primary place – and to think carefully about their choice of schools to avoid disappointment.
Applications for September 2012 primary places for children born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 are now open. Thousands of parents [...]

Pupils at St John of Jerusalem hold ‘no pens day’

Pupils at St John of Jerusalem primary school put down their pens last week to mark No Pens Day, the launch for the Hello campaign – 2011 national year of communication.
The Hello campaign (www.hello.org.uk) is a year-long campaign to make children and young people’s communication development a priority in homes, nurseries and schools across the [...]

Hackney schools welcome WorldSkills Competitors from across the globe

Hackney school pupils are looking forward to a special visit today (Tuesday 4 October) from children from Mexico, Canada, Luxembourg and beyond who are arriving in London for the WorldSkills event.
Around 400 Competitors and Team delegates will visit 16 schools in Hackney for a special Welcome Event organised and hosted by students.
WorldSkills London 2011, the [...]

Celebrating success at St Matthias’

Pupils at St Matthias’ Primary School in Hackney had a visit from the Speaker of Hackney last week, as she presented certificates at their weekly celebration of school success.
Every Friday the school holds a celebration assembly to highlight all the great things that have happened that week. Classes with the best attendance are given bowls [...]

Hackney schools showcased at fair

Hundreds of parents and carers flocked to the annual Hackney Secondary School’s Fair this week to find out more about education in the borough.
The fair, which showcases all secondary schools in Hackney, took place on Tuesday 13 September at The Urswick School in Paragon Road. In addition to meeting teachers and headteachers, parents were also [...]

I’ve got 20 UCAS points, and I’m only in Year 9!

Despite our attention being focused last month on GCSE and A level results, exam results of a different kind were being received by our younger students in Hackney. Here, Haggerston School pupil Suprateeka Talukder explains more….
As a gifted student in mathematics, me and four friends were encouraged to do something extra. Instead of completing a [...]

Hackney’s secondary schools celebrate stunning results

Hackney is top of the class once again after schools in the borough achieved their best ever GCSE results. This year, 58% of students achieved five good GCSEs including English and Maths – a rise of almost 3% on last year. Yet again, this places the borough above both last year’s national and Inner London averages. [...]

100% attendance leads Clapton student to academic success

One Clapton Girls’ Technology College student revealed the secrets to her GCSE success today – she has never taken a day off school.
Michelle Jansen, who scored 6A*s, 5As and 1 B, has 100% attendance. She said: “I’m surprised, and so pleased. My attendance certainly helped with my results, as well as all the hard [...]

Speaking of results… award winning Haggerston student scoops 10 A*s

Haggerston School pupil Mae-Li Evans adds 10A*s and 1A to the title of Hackney Jack Petchey Speak Out challenge winner after impressing judges with her speech on procrastination.
Commenting on her grades, she said: “I was quite worried about one of my grades but it’s turned out well so I’m proud of that. Next year I’m [...]

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