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Careers Newsletter Edition #6
Weekly Careers Newsletter Edition #6 The Harton Careers Newsletter is a collation of information from employers and universities across the UK. As well as including opportunities from these organisations, it also has a weekly “job of the week”, Labour Market Information Fact, Employer Spotlight and Uni Spotlight. Please click the link to view: ...
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We’re off to see the Wizard!
Step into the enchanting world of The Wizard of Oz at Harton Academy! ...
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Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Expedition Success!
Massive well done to the 28 year 11,12 and 13 students that successfully completed their silver Duke of Edinburgh’s qualifying expedition in the Yorkshire Dales. They walked over 30 miles over the 3 days and demonstrated and developed a wide range of key skills such as teamwork, decision making, problem solving and leadership alongside bucket ......
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Careers Newsletter Edition #5
Careers Newsletter Edition #5 The Harton Careers Newsletter is a collation of information from employers and universities across the UK. As well as including opportunities from these organisations, it also has a weekly “job of the week”, Labour Market Information Fact, Employer Spotlight and Uni Spotlight. Please click the link to view: Harton ......
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Careers Newsletter Edition #4
Careers Newsletter Edition #4 The Harton Careers Newsletter is a collation of information from employers and universities across the UK. As well as including opportunities from these organisations, it also has a weekly “job of the week”, Labour Market Information Fact, Employer Spotlight and Uni Spotlight. Please click the link to view: Harton ......
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Year 6 Open Evening
Year 6 New Intake Open Evening Thursday 10 October 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm We would like to welcome you to come along to our annual open evening and see for yourself the marvellous facilities and education on offer at Harton Academy. ......
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Careers Newsletter Edition #3
Careers Newsletter Edition #3 The Harton Careers Newsletter is a collation of information from employers and universities across the UK. As well as including opportunities from these organisations, it also has a weekly “job of the week”, Labour Market Information Fact, Employer Spotlight and Uni Spotlight. Please click the link to view: Harton ......
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Careers Newsletter Edition #2
Careers Newsletter Edition #2 The Harton Careers Newsletter is a collation of information from employers and universities across the UK. As well as including opportunities from these organisations, it also has a weekly “job of the week”, Labour Market Information Fact, Employer Spotlight and Uni Spotlight. Please click the link to view: Harton ......
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Are You Eligible For Free School Meals?
Your child may be missing out on a free hot meal during the school day as well as a host of other benefits… Have you checked if you are eligible? As well as saving over £400 a year by receiving your free schools meals you could receive support with Holiday meals and activities and uniform ......
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An Update For Parents & Carers
We are aware that some of you have been experiencing difficulties receiving emails from Harton Academy. We want to assure you that we are actively looking into this issue and hope to have it resolved very soon. In the meantime, please check your spam folder regularly to ensure our emails haven’t been misdirected there. Additionally, ......
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Careers Newsletter Edition #1
Careers Newsletter Edition #1 The Harton Careers Newsletter is a collation of information from employers and universities across the UK. As well as including opportunities from these organisations, it also has a weekly “job of the week”, Labour Market Information Fact, Employer Spotlight and Uni Spotlight. Please click the link to view: Harton ......
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Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Expedition Success!
Well done to the 11 students who have just successfully completed their 4 day gold expedition in the Lake District. This follows on from the 4 day practice expedition that the group did just 10 days ago so an impressive and challenging feat of endurance and ......
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New school day
Please see below for a reminder of the new school day arrangements from September 2024: Time Activity 8:40am – 9:40am Lesson 1 9:40am – 10:40am Lesson 2 10:40am – 11:00am Break 11:00am – 12:00pm ......
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Return to school arrangements
Tuesday 3 September (First day back for all pupils, Years 7 – 12) Students should arrive at school punctually and in full uniform. Starting times have been staggered for each year group, as shown below: Year group Time pupils should arrive at school 7 8:40am ......
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Staff 60-mile Challenge Walk
A group of Harton staff took on the challenge of walking 60 miles along the North Yorkshire Coast from Flamborough Head to Saltburn over three days. The aim was to raise some additional funds for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award funds to help support the award that was offered to so many students at Harton. ......
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A-Level Results 2024
Harton 6th Form is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the 2024 A-Level results, especially considering the challenges of recent years. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work shown by both students and staff, as many of our students now embark on their chosen paths. This year, one ......
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Summer Newsletter 2024
Please find below, our Summer edition of Harton News, the termly newsletter for parents, carers, students, staff, Directors, Governors and members of the community. Click here to download our latest newsletter. * Adobe PDF reader required. ...
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All about worry and anxiety!
This free guide explores the impacts of worry and anxiety on children, and offers advice on how to support young people struggling with these experiences. ...
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E-cigarettes (vapes) – Information for parents & carers
Northumbria Police have asked us to share the following information for parents/carers about e-cigarettes (vapes). ......
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STEM-based Projects
On July 8th, the science department invited parents and carers to attend their first science fair. The aim of the science fair was to showcase the STEM-based projects that students from years 7, 8, 9, and 10 have independently researched, planned, and designed. The year 7 and 8 students are all members of our STEM ......
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Year 12 York St John University Visit
Twenty-eight Year 12 students visited York St John University in the historic city of York and had a great time. The university’s beautiful campus, located just outside the city walls, provided the students with valuable insight into university life away from home. During their visit, they toured the campus, attended a finance talk, and had ......
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Enriching Activities Week: Culture, Creativity, and Crepes
Our recent enrichment week was a resounding success, filled with culture, creativity, and delicious crepes! Students immersed themselves in a variety of enriching experiences that not only entertained but also taught invaluable transferable skills. Throughout the week, our students displayed remarkable resilience, independence, teamwork, and determination. These experiences have equipped them with skills that will ......
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Mount Kenya summit success
Congratulations to the four students from Team Kenya for their remarkable achievement in summitting Mount Kenya, standing tall at 4985 meters. The view from the top must have been breathtaking. Well ......
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Dukehouse Wood Trip
During enrichment week, 53 students and 6 staff members had an incredible experience at Dukehouse Wood Activity Centre in Hexham. The four-day trip was packed with 15 exciting activities, including ......
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Year 11 Prom 2024
Beamish Hall’s elegant Winter Garden room was once again a beautiful backdrop for the Year 11 Prom. It was held on the 2nd of July and attended by 221 Year 11 students, and over 30 teaching, associate and support staff. The atmosphere was as magical as the venue, made even more stunning by the excellent ......
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Year 13 Leavers’ Ball 2024
Well done Class of 2024. Some photos of our amazing Year 13 students who celebrated the end of their A ‘levels in style. ......
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FREE Summer Activities
Fantastic activity offer for SEND young people this summer holidays. Learn more: https://sendlocaloffer.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/23672/Participation-and-engagement-summer-activities For more information contact: Gemma D’Ambrosie, Participation and Engagement Officer. Mobile: 07386688808 Email: sendlocaloffer@southtyneside.gov.uk ...
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Careers advice for Parents / Carers
Don’t forget, all parents/carers are welcome to join us at 3:30pm for careers advice. ...
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Summer Holiday, Activities and Food Programme!
Harton Academy is working with South Tyneside Council to deliver the Summer Holiday, Activities and Food Programme! FREE places are available for children and young people who: • are eligible for benefit related free school meals • are aged 11 to 16 years old or up to 18 with SEND • live or ......
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Mount Kenya summit trek
Best wishes to Harton Team Kenya, who have set off on their exciting 15-day expedition! They have sorted through the generous kit and boot donations and will be bringing as much as they can to the Black Cats Football Academy in Embu, where it will be greatly appreciated. The students will be engaged in ......
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Donation of football kits
Harton Academy’s 6th Form received a generous donation of football kits and accessories from Whitburn & Cleadon Under 8’s football team. The kits, which ranged in sizes from 4-5 years old to adult, will be sent to Kenya to support community teams and projects. Whitburn & Cleadon players were eager to contribute, and they provided Mr. Burroughs with over 100 pieces of ......
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Summer Holiday SEND Cricket Programmes
Exciting Summer ahead with Durham Cricket Club! Durham Cricket Club are thrilled to announce their Summer Holiday SEND Cricket Programmes! Whether you’re a budding cricketer or just want to have some fun in the sun, they’ve got something for everyone. This year, they are partnering with Durham Council to bring you amazing sessions at several ......
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Year 11 attendance to school
All year 11 students are still expected to attend lessons for subjects in which they have not yet finished exams. Please find a list below of subjects where attendance is still required. If you have any questions about this, please contact kwalker@hartonacademy.co.uk. Subject Lesson end ......
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The Toby Henderson Trust Upcoming Events
News & Upcoming Events at The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT), the Autism Hub (South Tyneside) TTHT would like to share details of their next Open day: The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) at the Autism Hub will be hosting a Summer drop-in Garden party, giving everyone the opportunity to come along to meet the team, learn more about ......
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Free Delivery Reminder
7 DAYS LEFT, TO ORDER UNIFORMS WITH FREE DELIVERY! To support our schools and families we are delighted to offer free carriage on orders over £50 for all of May. Our Free postage ......
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Meet our new Head Students!
Harton Academy is delighted to introduce our new Student Leadership Team. Emily Miller has been announced as Head Girl and Yacub Ahmed as Head Boy. Our Deputy Head boy is Ben Rimington, and our Deputy Head Girls are Ruby Wann and Amy Ogilvie. They will be joined by our other Head Students, who will make up ......
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Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualifying expedition
A big well done to the 21 students who successfully completed the bronze qualifying expedition in the North Pennines over the weekend. The weather was stunning all weekend, with ......
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Knife Crime Information for Parents and Carers
Please see the below leaflet from Northumbria Police on knife crime information for parents and carers. See full flyer here: Knife Crime information for parents ......
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Gold DofE Award at Buckingham Palace
Massive well done to Kirsty in year 13 on receiving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Buckingham Palace. Kirsty is the first of this year’s group to complete all the sections and hopefully this will inspire the others to complete their award. The gold level is certainly incredibly challenging and it was lovely to see ......
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Year 11 Awards Evening
Recently, Harton Academy celebrated the various successes of our year 11 students through their annual awards evening. As always, the event was a fantastic opportunity for students and their parents/carers to celebrate their academic achievements as well as their outside contributions to sport and our local community. The students have worked magnificently in many areas, ......
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Silver Qualifying Expedition in Yorkshire Dales
A very big well done to the twenty-six year 10 and year 12 students that successfully completed their DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition in the Yorkshire Dales over the bank ......
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Rainbow Flag Success
We were delighted to receive the Rainbow Flag Award in May to formally recognise our efforts to be a fully inclusive and LGBT+ friendly school. The award was presented to us by Jack Rivers from the Humankind organisation. The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework that focuses on positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and ......
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Northumberland 26 mile Coastal Challenge Walk
Well done to the six students and six staff that completed the 26 mile challenge from Bamburgh to Amble. Despite the picture looking like it was lovely, this was not the ......
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Excellent Attendance
Well done to the Year 9 students whose attendance last half-term remained over 92.5%. There are only 11 weeks left of the academic year and the forthcoming weeks will be crucial in preparing for Year 10. Remember, excellent school attendance and punctuality is directly linked to improved exam performance in your GCSE’s. Consequently, you are ......
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Year 8 Parents’ Evening
Reminder: Year 8 Parents’ Evening – 18 April 2024 // 3.30PM ......
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Easter Newsletter 2024
Please find below, our Easter edition of Harton News, the termly newsletter for parents, carers, students, staff, Directors, Governors and members of the community. Click here to download our latest newsletter. * Adobe PDF reader required. ......
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Year 10 Parents’ Evening
Reminder: Year 10 Parents’ Evening – 27 March 2024 // 3.30PM ......
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SEND Easter Holiday Activity Sessions
Smile Through Sport are providing Easter holiday activity sessions for children and young people with SEND. Sessions will be fun, engaging and interactive providing a wide range of fun activities, sports and games, adapted for all disabilities. Siblings are welcome to attend too! Sessions will take place in Cramlington, Newcastle, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee and Stanley ......
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Centenary Avenue/Barbour Avenue Crossing Patrol Unavailable
We have been informed by the Road Safety Co-ordinator from the Town Hall & Civic offices, that the school crossing patrol who operates on Centenary Avenue/Barbour Avenue will not be on duty until further notice. There are no further replacements available and parents are advised to make alternative arrangements for their children. ......
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Spring Holiday, Activities and Food Programme
Harton Academy is working with South Tyneside Council to deliver the Spring Holiday, Activities and Food Programme! FREE places are available for children and young people who: are eligible for benefit related free school meals are aged 5 to 16 years old or up to 18 with SEND live or go to school in ......
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Spring Soundstart Concert
We are incredibly proud of the students who took part in our spectacular Spring Soundstart Concert last night. The Soundstart initiative exists to encourage Harton students to play an orchestral instrument, and for many of the students who have taken this opportunity it was their first time on the stage playing as part of a ......
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Easter Eggs to help support the work of Hebburn Helps.
Easter Eggs to help support the work of Hebburn Helps. Harton Academy staff and students have been collecting Easter Eggs to help support the work of Hebburn Helps. Here are some of our sixth form students delivering the goods! ...
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British Science Week 2024
What an incredible British Science Week it’s been for our students! From exciting lunchtime workshops to captivating challenges and competitions. The week concluded with a visit from Kielder Observatory who brought along their inflatable planetarium for an unforgettable visit with year 7. The students even got the chance to hold a piece of rock from the ......
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Exploring Future Career Paths
Our students had an incredible time exploring future career paths at the Discovery Museum’s Careers Fair! With 29 amazing ‘STEM’ related businesses and organisations showcasing opportunities, our 42 students gained valuable insights and inspiration for their future endeavours. A big thank you to all the students and organisations involved for making this event such a ......
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Year 11 Mental Health support for parents and carers
The school continue to support young people with their mental health. We wish to share with you an opportunity provided by the mental health charity, KOOTH. This organisation is offering support for parents and carers with children sitting exams in the summer 2024. There are two webinars which parents/carers can access on Monday 22nd ......
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Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan Kareem We think of members of our school community who are of the Islamic faith as they enter their holy month of Ramadan. May Ramadan be for them, a time of peace and blessings. ...
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Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day everyone! We have a brand new display in the humanities corridor at Harton Academy for our learners to engage with this month and an activities grid that ......
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Year 9 Options Information Evening
Dear Parents/Carers As we approach an important milestone in your child’s education, we would like to invite you to attend our Year 9 Options Information Evening. Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024 Time: 6pm – 7pm Location: 1936 building – Main Hall This event aims to provide valuable insights into how the options process will ......
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Ski Trip 2024
Ski Trip 2024 This year, we took our students skiing in Piancavallo, Italy during February half term. 80 students and 9 staff took to the slopes full of excitement. The students had a fantastic time both on and off the slopes. Five hours of ski tuition per day followed by a quiz, karaoke and a ......
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Unforgettable adventure to Rome
✈️ 24 of our students embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Rome and soaked up every moment under the glorious sun! ☀️ From marvelling at the grandeur of the Trevi Fountain to standing in awe at the sheer scale of the Vatican, they immersed themselves in history and culture like never before. Exploring the Eternal ......
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