Sometimes the fantastic things that happen in school appear in the local news. Please see below for where our children have been highlighted for the great things they've done!
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Back in January, we reached out to members of the school community in the hope of kitting out teams participating in inter-school events. We were taken aback by the response to this speculative letter we sent out to find kit sponsors. Read more by clicking on the link or picture. |
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Hayfield Cross attends Corby Rotary Club hosts multi-school science competition Some of our children competed in a science competition hosted by Corby Rotary Club. The event was attended by five different schools from across Corby and Kettering. We are all part of a school partnerships programme, funded by The Ogden Trust, which offers funding and support to groups of schools that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. |
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Oftsed Inspection February 2024 When we inspected in February 2024, the visitors found high ‘morale’ and that pupils were offered ‘an ambitious curriculum’ to meet their needs, whilst a parent said "This school is so much more than just a teaching environment, it is a safe, happy and nurturing sanctuary with staff who really care and go over and above every day." |
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Award-winning Author visist Hayfield Cross Our pupils were inspired by a visit from an award-winning children's author as part of our celebrations for World Book Day. Our children and staff welcomed Ben Davis to our school to talk about his career and how he became a writer. |
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To coincide with the RSPB’s Big School’s Birdwatch (8th January to 19th February), a leading homebuilder has donated nest-boxes to the Eco-Club in our school. |
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Mintridge Sporting Ambassadors inspire our pupils Our children were treated to confidence-boosting sessions led by two sporting ambassadors from the Mintridge Foundation. We welcomed wheelchair basketball player Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Paralympic rowing hopeful Ben Gallagher in two separate sessions to build resilience, perseverance and self-esteem. |
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David Wilson Homes launched a Christmas Card competeition to help spread festive cheer for all. Our pupils entered the competition and we were all incredibly proud when the design of one of our pupils, Poppy, was selected as the winner! Click on the photo to read more. |