Living by our Christian Values: Together in Faith, Hope and Love
Friday 17th March 2023
Horbury Bridge CE J&I Academy
Ofsted
If you haven't seen the message I sent earlier, I am pleased to be able to share with you the report from our recent Ofsted inspection, which arrived today!
We are delighted with the outcome. The report reflects all the great things that have always made Horbury Bridge Academy a really special school, but equally reflects some of the more recent developments, particularly around the curriculum, on which we have been working extremely hard.
Huge thanks must go to the amazing staff team at the academy, to you our parents and carers for your continued support (and lovely comments in the Ofsted survey!) and finally, our incredible pupils - after all, they are the reason we do what we do! You can read the report by clicking here.
Red Nose Day
Many thanks for your support of Red Nose Day 2023. We raised a total of £135 from your contributions - an excellent result!
The Dogs Trust
As part of our ongoing PSHE curriculum, today we had a visit from The Dogs Trust. The sessions, which took place across school, focused on the work of The Dogs Trust do and also how best to look after and stay safe around dogs. They were really informative sessions for pupils and, as always, the children were full of enthusiasm and questions!
Home Learning
Many thanks for your continued feedback regarding Home Learning. From the comments I have received this week, everything seems to be working well. However, if you are still having any issues logging in or setting anything up, please let us know and we will be able to support. If it is an issue specific to a device, please feel free to bring it to school and we can help.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend...rather a different picture to the snow of last Friday!
Best wishes
Mr Tuddenham
Awards and Achievements
Team Point Winners
Weekly Team Points Winners!
This week's Team Point Winners are: TEAM FIRE!
Termly Team Points Leaders!
The termly leaders are: TEAM FIRE!
Class 1 Stars of the Week
⭐️ Well done, Pippa & Vinnie!
Class 2 Stars of the Week
⭐️ Well done, Darcy & Evie!
Class 3 Stars of the Week
⭐️ Well done, Andrew & Seth!
Diamond Dash Certificates
💎💎💎Well done, !
Upcoming Events and Dates
22nd & 23rd March Parents Evenings - Information sent out on Parent Hub regarding booking appointments
The full calendar can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Concerns
If you have any concerns, you should report them to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads.
They can be contacted on 01924 302800 or in person at the academy.
The Designated Safeguarding Leads at Horbury Bridge Academy are:
Mr R Tuddenham
Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs R Denton
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Community News
St Johns and St Peters Church Events
There are lots of events happening which everyone is welcome to join with.
Messy Church continues each Tuesday straight afterschool at St John's Horbury Bridge.
Toddler group every Tuesday during term time at St Johns church from 9am.
Peterites every Friday 6-7.30pm at St Peters Church for Year 2 and up - 50p per session
EAT BETTER FOR YOUR POCKET
Wakefield Council Climate Action group have produced the Eat Better Booklet. It combines eating on a budget with healthy eating and sustainability.
Eat Better For Your Pocket And The Planet - cookbook.pdfTerm Dates can be found on our website https://www.horburybridgeacademy.co.uk/diarydates/