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 [...]
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Hackney school teacher tops ‘pink list’ for work to tackle homophobia
A Hackney school teacher has taken the top spot in a list of the 100 most influential gays and lesbians in the UK, beating other famous names like Clare Balding, Alan Carr and Evan Davies.
Elly Barnes, a teacher at Stoke Newington School, was nominated for the accolade by readers of the Independent on Sunday for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Brook Community Primary School
Website: http://www.brook.hackney.sch.uk
Telephone: 020 7254 4090
Email: admin@brook.hackney.sch.uk
Address: Sigdon Road, E8 1AS
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Welcome to Brook Community Primary School where we are committed to unlocking the potential of each and every child. At our school only the best will do. We have a hard working and energetic team of staff who are dedicated to making every child’s [...]
Betty Layward School
Website: http://www.bettylayward.hackney.sch.uk/
Telephone: 020 7249 7111
Email: admin@bettylayward.hackney.sch.uk
Address: Clissold Road, N16 9EX
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Our school is a happy, thriving inner-city learning community where diversity is celebrated and everybody is cared for and loved. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment where everyone can develop their skills and talents in a variety of ways [...]
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