Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently held its first “Book and Bagel” morning, aimed at fostering family engagement and promoting a love for reading among young learners.
Every Tuesday morning, Manor Green Primary School warmly invites early years families into the classroom for a special "Book and Bagel" session. The morning provides an invaluable opportunity for parents...
Wilsden Primary Academy in Bradford has hosted its own Remembrance Day this month, with the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire and families attending the day to participate in activities and conversations.
As part of the celebrations, the school hosted a firepit where pupils sat together and ate s’mores; following this, the school proceeded up to the memorial in the village where...
HM King Charles III ‘deeply touched’ by letter from Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Dewsbury-based Thornhill Junior and Infant School has received a letter of acknowledgement from His Majesty The King, after the school sent eco-garden designs as part of the nationwide Coronation celebrations.
In May, Eco-Councillors at Thornhill J and I School ran a competition for fellow...
Helen raises over £2.7k in memory of family friend
Last month, Focus-Trust CEO Helen Rowland took on her toughest challenge yet, conquering the three UK peaks in 3 days in memory of her friend’s son, Matthew, who tragically died by suicide in September 2020 aged 17 years.
Having never climbed a mountain until earlier this year, Helen and Matthew’s mum, Jacqui Young, joined...
Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently hosted its very own Arts Award Presentation attended by the Civic Mayor of Tameside Councillor, Tafheen Sharif, plus local ward councillors.
The event celebrated the hard work of Year 3 pupils over the year, which has resulted in them achieving their Arts Award Discover.
Arts Award Discover is the start of the Arts Award...
Funds raised to give pupils equal opportunities in and outside of school
Thornhill Junior & Infant School in Dewsbury has recently held its summer fayre, raising over £1,684 through the generosity of the community.
The fayre was the first PTA event open for families to come into the school since the pandemic, and brought in over 250 people, despite the rain, to support...
State schools to receive extra cash in May following additional £2 billion investment
Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year.
The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up budgets to...
