The Learning Trust has won the ‘Outsourced Provider of the Year’ award at the 2011 Education Investor Awards, beating competition from Cambridge Education, Mouchel and Babcock 4S. The Trust was recognised by the judges for transforming education in Hackney and working in close partnership with schools.
Donna Anthony, Frank O’Donoghue, Tracy Spallin and Elizabeth Yauner accepted [...]
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A day in the life of a school chef…
The Learning Trust has launched a campaign ‘Don’t miss out’ to make sure that those eligible for free school meals apply. It’s also a chance for us to highlight the fantastic food on offer in our school canteens. Here, school chef Joseph Santagada, tells us about lunchtimes at The Urswick School, Hackney.
Eating a healthy, balanced [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dyslexia no barrier for high-flying Petchey Academy student
A Petchey Academy student is celebrating today after overcoming the barriers presented to her by dyslexia to excel in her GCSEs.
Esme Kirk, 15, secured all excellent GCSEs including an A* in History and a B in maths. The grades will allow her to go on and study English Literature, History and Textiles at The Petchey [...]
Record results at Hackney Free and Parochial Secondary School
For the third consecutive year, students at Hackney Free and Parochial Secondary School in Paragon Road are celebrating record GCSE results.
77% of Year 11 students achieved five or more GCSE grades at A* to C. This is a 21% increase on the previous year. 45% of students achieved five or more GCSEs grades A*-C including [...]
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