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We proudly announce that our academy has successfully achieved accreditation for our comprehensive commitment to promoting and teaching online safety. This accreditation reflects our dedication to ensuring that all aspects of online safety are embedded across our curriculum, staff training, leadership, and community engagement. As part of the LAT Online Safety programme, our academy has […]

When learning about the concept of causation, Year 1 saw first hand how quickly fires can spread with the right conditions. This brought to life their prior knowledge and understanding of The Great Fire of London in 1666.

Year 4 have designed their own sustainable homes when considering how to make Horsmonden Village more sustainable for the future. Their designs include features such as wind turbines, solar panels, vertical gardens, compatible toilets and improved insulation just to name a few. Great job Year 4!

As part of the inquiry into the theme ‘How the World Works’ in Year 3, children took action and chose to raise money for the charity ShelterBox. This followed them learning about volcanoes and earthquakes, as well as how devastating the effects can be from natural disasters. They created their very own art gallery where […]

Year 1 enjoyed their trip to Tunbridge Wells Fire Station where they explored the fire engines and learned about the tools and equipment used to put out fires. Thank you to the fire station staff for making it such a fun and informative morning for everyone.

Year 1 children enjoyed taking their learning to the Forest School this morning, specifically baking bread over an open fire. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to support the children, your help is greatly appreciated.

The EYFS Classroom was transformed into an archeological dig site last week where children had fun excavating dinosaur bones.

Year 4 children enjoyed finding out about our wonderful village as part of their inquiry into communities and why they are formed. It was a fantastic morning spent walking around Horsmonden where the children behaved impeccably and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of our wonderful village.

Thank you to FoHPS (PTA) for improving part of our playground to ensure it can be enjoyed for many years to come. Thank you also to all the parents who contribute so generously to FoHPS funds. Your help and support is greatly appreciated by us all at Leigh Academy Horsmonden!