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̨Íåswag Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate School Rated Outstanding
̨Íåswag Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. The glowing report begins by stating that ‘Pupils flourish at the exceptional school’ and praises the ‘highly inclusive school culture’ that has been created by leaders.
Recycling scheme slashes uniform costs
Parents and headteachers are backing a pioneering school uniform recycling scheme that is helping beat the cost of living crisis. The garment recycling and refurbishment service ensures that used items go back on sale in first-class condition.
̨Íåswag Academy Danum students take action to clear litter
Students and staff from ̨Íåswag Academy Danum spent a morning with local residents and politicians in Armthorpe on Thursday 15 June, clearing up litter as part of the Great Big Green Week. The week is a celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Ofsted praises progress made at ̨Íåswag Academy Ormesby
Ofsted has today praised the progress being made at ̨Íåswag Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.
Parliament visit for primary school children
̨Íåswag Grange Academies Trust pupils have visited the Houses of Parliament as part of a School Parliament programme.
Bike Fest returns to Shafton for a third year
On Saturday 1 July, the 3rd annual Shafton Bike Fest will take place. The event which will run from 12 pm to 3 pm, is a charity motorcycle show held by students at ̨Íåswag Academy Shafton and its charity committee to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and collect items for the Barnsley Food Bank.
̨Íåswag Academy Portland receives prestigious Artsmark award
Students and staff at ̨Íåswag Academy Portland are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Artsmark Award in a momentous year for the programme as it celebrates 20 years of arts, culture and creativity in schools.
̨Íåswag Academy Foxhills students to begin learning Latin through flagship programme
This September, pupils at ̨Íåswag Academy Foxhills in Scunthorpe will start participating in an innovative and ambitious programme aiming to help thousands of pupils in England to get on track for high achievement in GCSE Latin.
Local Teacher Serves King and Country in King’s Coronation Parade
Jessica Horsley, Teacher of Science and Army Reserve from ̨Íåswag Academy Carlton served King and Country in The King’s coronation parade on Saturday 6th May.
Primary pupils complete mini-triathlon
Pupils from ̨Íåswag Primary Academy Alne in York and ̨Íåswag Primary Academy Bell Lane in Pontefract have taken part in a mini-triathlon organised by the Brownlee Foundation.