What a fantastic afternoon Year 4 had, learning to lino print. Mrs O’Malley very kindly spent the afternoon with the children, guiding them through the whole process and helping them create some superb prints. Each child designed their own print inspired by our current inquiry exploring Horsmonden, carefully cut their design, and printed it themselves. […]
Author Archives: Leigh Academy Horsmonden
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Apr
Apr
Dear Parents I am delighted to share the results of last term’s Parent Survey. A particular highlight for me is that 92.3% of parents would recommend Leigh Academy Horsmonden to others. I am thrilled to note that the feedback across the board was extremely positive; please see below for the full breakdown. Thank you to […]
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Mar
Mar
Dear Parents and Carers I can’t quite believe we’re already in our final week of Term 4 and hurtling towards the Easter Holiday so quickly. I really hope that now the clocks have changed, the weather will too so we can all enjoy the lighter evenings! A Fond Farewell to Mrs Margaret Ellis After an […]
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Mar
Mar
Dear Parents and Carers I am writing to you as part of our commitment to the health and wellbeing of the children at Horsmonden. You may be aware of recent reports regarding a small number of meningococcal (meningitis) cases within the wider Kent community. While there are currently no confirmed cases within any Leigh Academies […]
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Mar
Mar
Dear Parents It was fantastic to see the children all dressed up yesterday for World Book Day. They all enjoyed taking part in book related activities, including ‘Stop, drop and read’ where each time a bell was rung, everyone had to stop what they were doing, drop everything and read. Thank you to those of […]
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Mar
Mar
Congratulations to our Gardening Club for harvesting their first crops of the year. Can you see what they’ve been growing?
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Feb
Feb
Dear Parents Welcome back to a brand-new term! It is hard to believe we are already at the halfway point of the school year. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to every parent who took the time to complete the annual Trust survey; your ongoing support and feedback are truly invaluable. Once […]
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Feb
Feb
Thank you to our fantastic FoHPS Team (PTA) for organising a fun-filled evening of dancing, games and crafts for the children to finish the term. A special shout out goes to Tracey Draper for adding some extra sparkle to ensure the evening was enjoyed by all! Here’s looking forward to the next FoHPS event!
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Feb
Feb
Last week, Year 1 enjoyed a memorable Forest School session, proving that a little rain and mud only adds to the fun. A highlight of the day was the children successfully baking bread over an open fire despite the damp conditions. We would like to extend our gratitude to the parents who have assisted with […]
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Feb
Feb
Stepping back in time, Year 2 explored Horsmonden village to see how history has shaped our surroundings. They discovered how local buildings and landscapes have transformed into the sights we recognise today. Thank you to the parent helpers for joining us, your support is greatly appreciated.