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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.

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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.

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̨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.

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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.

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