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 [...]
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Hackney musicians given royal accolade as they prepare for showcase
Hackney’s young musicians have been praised by royalty – as they prepare to perform in front of hundreds of people at the Hackney Empire.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent stunned young music makers in the borough by mentioning them during an appearance on the primetime where she talked about the importance of music education. [...]
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 [...]
Choosing the right primary school for your child
Starting school for the first time is a major event for children and parents. Here, Head of Admissions Harriett Young sets out some simple steps to follow to make sure you pick the right school for your child.
Hackney has a fantastic range of Primary Schools. But which school is right for your child and how [...]
Hackney pupils help launch Paralympic torch relay
Pupils from St Scholastica’s School and Northwold Primary School joined top athletes and VIPs at the launch of the Paralympic Torch Relay last week.
Presented by BT, Lloyds TSB and Sainsbury’s the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay will showcase the very best of teamwork by shining a light on those who have worked together to reach [...]
St Matthias victorious at 2012 sports final
Pupils at St Matthias C of E Primary School are celebrating after winning Hackney’s Personal Bests finals – the Council’s 2012-inspired sports programme.
More than 2016 pupils aged nine to 11 have recorded their personal best scores in discus, javelin, shot put, long jump, triple jump and speed bounce. The children taking part in the finals [...]
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 [...]
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