At a time when university access is deemed more financially challenging than ever before and words/acronyms such as “NEETS”, “recession” and “unemployment” dominate the news agenda – a local Academy has invited North and East London schools (in Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Tower Hamlets and Newham) to join forces in tackling uncertainty and negative student perceptions [...]
Success in the Making
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- 73 FORWARD-THINKING SCHOOLS
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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