Harton Sixth Form News
Harton Sixth Form News
NHS Careers Event
Exciting day at our NHS Careers Event for Year 8 students! Over 350 diverse career paths explored, from nursing to IT, showing countless ways to join the NHS workforce. Whether through higher education or apprenticeships, the opportunities are endless! ...
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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 in the morning on Tuesday 13 February. There are no further replacements available and parents are advised to make alternative arrangements for their children. ......
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Smile February Holiday Activities
Smile Through Sport are running multi-sport holiday activity sessions for children and young people with SEND across the February half term holiday. Sessions will take place in Peterlee, Newcastle and Cramlington. There will be a range of fun activities; sports and games will be played and adapted for all disabilities, siblings are welcome to attend ......
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Inspection of Harton Academy by Ofsted
Dear parent or carer Inspection of Harton Academy by Ofsted We have just told your child’s school that we will inspect it on 06 February 2024. The lead inspector will be Julian Appleyard. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a few minutes ......
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Attendance and Punctuality
Harton Academy continues to strive towards excellent attendance and punctuality for all students. We wish to maintain our high standards and encourage all parents and students to see the benefits of promoting great attendance! ...
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Rainbow Flag Award Update
Harton Academy believes that respecting and valuing individual differences and the appreciation of, and promotion of, cultural diversity is crucial if every child is to thrive. We are committed to breaking down barriers and cultural divides, instilling values of acceptance and mutual respect that children and young people will carry with them throughout their lives. ......
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Connecting Futures
Year 13 students applying through UCAS can now get an insider’s view into life and learning on campus through a new online chat function which automatically matches them with current students. Visit UCAS website to learn more: ...
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Incorrect Information Shared
We have been looking at improving and upgrading our Trust website. In the process we have been testing some dummy/sample websites and some incorrect information has been shared in the process. Apologies for this, hopefully our website will be up and running ......
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6th Form Applications
6th Form Applications for September 2024 will remain open until 31st January ......
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Holocaust Survivor Webcast
9F1 participated in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s live webcast this morning to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024. The speaker was Holocaust survivor Hedi Argent MBE interviewed by Natasha Kaplinsky OBE. This was an interactive and meaningful way to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 as it allowed our students to put a human face to the ......
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January UCAS Application Deadline
Year 13 students, the January UCAS application deadline is fast approaching. is everything you need to know to complete your application. Please don’t leave it too late, as there is quite a bit to do. Any queries, pop and see Mrs ......
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Year 12 Parents’ Evening
Reminder: Year 12 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 18 January 2024 // 3.30PM – ......
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Is your child eligible for Free School Meals?
Your child may be entitled to free school meals if their parents or guardians receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit, provided they have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month) Income Support Income-based Job seeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Support under Part 6 of the Immigration ......
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Christmas Newsletter 2023
Dear all I am delighted to share this December’s Christmas Newsletter. Please do take some time to read about our wonderful students! You will find some useful updates here, too. Please accept the school’s very best wishes for a restful holidays and a wonderful 2024! On a personal note, I am extremely grateful to all ......
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Rare iridescent clouds over Harton
Some keen Harton weather watchers have captured images of rare iridescent clouds over the school, with some students likening them to UFOs. Nacreous clouds, which resemble mother of pearl, usually develop in extremely cold air above the polar regions, but were spotted early this morning over Harton. The polar stratospheric clouds, which form only below ......
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Winter Pastoral Support
With the winter break fast approaching, at Harton Academy we appreciate there will be some young people who may struggle during the holidays without the access to the daily pastoral support, trusted adults, and friends that the school community provides. Equally, seasonal illness and the closure of many services at this time of year can ......
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Year 11 Revision Sessions
Dear Parent/Carer As we approach the run up to our year 11 examination period, we would like to offer a regular timetable of revision sessions, available to all pupils, from January up until the exams. The proposed timetable, which shows those subjects offering a weekly session for all students to access in order to further ......
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Wellbeing Award for Schools
Harton Academy is celebrating after successfully completing the Wellbeing Award for Schools reassessment. This award is part of a national scheme developed in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau, and recognises the school’s focus on mental health and wellbeing. Acting Headteacher Mr Amos said that Harton Academy wishes ‘to provide an outstanding education for ......
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Key Community Bus
With an ethos of reducing food waste, promoting healthy, affordable food and offering advice on related issues, Key Community Bus drives into the heart of our communities to help local people thrive. Read more: https://keycommunity.org.uk/key-community-bus/ ...
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STPCF Survey
South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum need your help gathering thoughts and experiences on Transitions! Has your child or young person experienced a transition in the last 12 months? If so, we would love to hear from you! Effective and successful transitions, from one setting to another and/or from one class to another are crucial to ......
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Extreme Weather – Uniform Requirements
Outdoor Coats With students’ safety in mind, the school changed it’s uniform policy with regards to outdoor coats. We have previously asked that students’ outdoor coats be a plain, dark coat that opens down the front. However, in order to ensure that students are visible and safe on their journey to and from school, particularly ......
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Is my child too ill for school: attendance advice
We are frequently asked by parents/carers if their child is too ill for school. To help alleviate any concerns about this question, the school are sharing key information taken from the NHS website which may offer reassurance to all. Is my child too ill for school? This advice is taken from the NHS ......
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School Car Park
Dear parents and Carers Please note, the school car park on Lisle Road is for use by staff and approved taxis only. Please can you drop your child off a little further down Lisle Road to avoid the huge congestion in the mornings? The same applies after school, when we request that you park a ......
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Attendance and Punctuality
Harton Academy continues to strive towards excellent attendance and punctuality for all students. Currently, we are the highest-ranking secondary school in the local authority after the first half-term’s data has been collated. We wish to maintain our high standards and encourage all parents and students to see the benefits of promoting great attendance! ...
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New Head Teacher – Mr Jon Skurr
Directors at South Tyneside’s most popular school, Harton Academy, have appointed a new Head Teacher, only the eighth in its history since opening in 1936, following the retirement of the school’s longest serving Head Teacher, Sir Ken Gibson, who completed 20 years-service as Head Teacher and 40 years as a teacher at the school. Following ......
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Illuminare Multi Academy Trust
The Illuminare Multi Academy Trust are delighted to announce Dame Vera Baird KC as a Member of the Trust. Dame Vera Baird KC, the former Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales and Solicitor General during the last Labour Government will bring her wealth of experience to the Trust. Members are responsible for holding the trust ......
Read More Monitoring and communication package – ClassCharts
Dear Parent/Carer, You will hopefully be aware that we have recently invested in a monitoring and communication package known as ClassCharts. Students have already received their login details for this package and it is currently in use for monitoring student attitudes to learning and sharing homework activities. The next stage of development is to share ......
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U19 Netball Tournament
On Wednesday 15th November 2023, we took the U19 Netball Team to the Beacon of Light to compete in the yearly County Schools Tournament. The girls had four matches against some very well drilled schools and the standard was very high. Our girls did us proud and whilst we only won one match against Durham High School, ......
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University of Sunderland – train to teach event
Come and see us! University of Sunderland – train to teach event Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 15:00 – 19:00 University of Sunderland – Sir Tom Cowie Campus, Sunderland, SR6 0DD Event information Join us for our Open Evening to explore the University’s fantastic campus, find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate Teacher Training ......
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6th Form Open Evening
Reminder: Harton 6th Form Open Evening Tuesday 14 November 2023 – 6.00pm – 8.00pm The 6th Form at Harton Academy is proud to provide the wide-ranging and high quality academic and extra-curricular opportunities in our purpose-built 6th Form facility. Our teachers understand young people and are friendly, approachable, committed and highly qualified specialists ......
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Remembrance Service Assemblies
Today, Harton has marked the Armistice in our annual Remembrance Service assemblies and we were delighted to welcome members of the neighbourhood and from Cheviot Court Care Home, as we do every year. We are extremely honoured that one of our special guests, Fred Birks, was able to visit us this morning, too. Fred served ......
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Emma Lewell-Buck MP visits Harton
This week has been UK Parliament Week, which is an annual event to raise awareness of Parliament and how students can get involved in the political process. Emma Lewell-Buck MP visited Harton ......
Read More 6th Form Open Evening
Harton 6th Form Open Evening – Tuesday 14 November 2023 – 6.00pm – ......
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Equality and Inclusion
Harton Academy continues to be committed towards Equality and Inclusion across the school and our wider community. This includes sharing these protected characteristics with you. ...
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Wellbeing Award for Schools update
The school continues on its journey in promoting wellbeing and mental health across our community. We are enrolled in the reassessment process for the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS) and we will be undertaking our reassessment in the forthcoming weeks. Harton Academy has completed approximately 800 evaluations from staff, students and parents gaining valuable insight ......
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‘Footloose: The Musical’
Heartfelt congratulations to our exceptional students and dedicated staff for delivering an outstanding performance of ‘Footloose: The Musical’ this week. The packed school hall witnessed breathtaking individual performances and an overall spectacular show. Talent across all years, from 7 to 11, was truly impressive, making this one of the most remarkable performances in the school. ......
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Autism Able Activities & Taster Sessions
Please see the information below regarding new activities from Autism Able. Free Sunderland taster sessions: Firstly, Autism Able are hosting some free taster sessions across Sunderland on the last Friday of the month. Below, is a flyer with more information. The first session is this Friday at St. Michael’s Community Centre between 1-3 p.m. ......
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King George Road/Temple Park Road Crossing Patrol Unavailable
We have been informed by the Road Safety Co-ordinator from the Town Hall & Civic offices, that the School Crossing Patrol operating on King George Road/Temple Park Road will be unavailable today 25/10/23. Parents are advised to make alternative arrangements for their ......
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DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition
Well done to all the students that recently completed their silver qualifying expedition in the Yorkshire Dales. All the students did incredibly well over the three days in varied weather ......
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DofE Bronze Qualifying Expedition 2023
Well done to the thirteen year 10 students that completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s qualifying expedition. The sun was shining and the stars were amazing but it ......
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Harvest Festival 2023
This morning the school has continued its tradition of harvest festival assemblies and donating food parcels to charities. We held a series of assemblies in our main hall involving all year groups. Sixth Form students assisted with the preparation of the assemblies and invited members of the local community to join us. We were delighted ......
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Open Evening
Dear Parents and Carers of current Year 6 pupils in South Tyneside, we are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to tonight’s Open Evening at Harton ......
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Footloose The Musical
Tickets for this year’s school performance of Footloose are now on sale at a cost of £3 each. The performances are from 6:30pm on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 of October and ......
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Seeking Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training?
We are recruiting! Located within Harton Academy, Teach North East serves as the primary institution for aspiring educators seeking Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training (ITT), and we welcome inquiries from individuals considering a teaching career or those who may know someone interested. We are seeking dedicated and passionate candidates with the potential to excel ......
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World Mental Health Day
Tuesday 10th October 2023 is World Mental Health Day. Harton Academy continues to support and encourage students, staff, and the school community to discuss their mental health. The school has a fantastic Mental Health Provision and works closely alongside our external partners to support those who are struggling with their mental health. Together we can ......
Read More Sunderland Road/Holmfield Avenue Crossing Patrol Unavailable
We have been informed by the Road Safety Co-ordinator from the Town Hall & Civic offices, that there will be no school crossing patrol operating on Sunderland Road/Holmfield Avenue until further notice. Parents are advised to make alternative arrangements for their ......
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Get into Teaching event
Provider based: Come and see us at the Get Into Teaching event on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne between 5-8pm. We will be on hand to ......
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Harvest Festival Friday 13th October 2023
Dear Parent/Carer Re: Harvest Festival Friday 13th October 2023 We are holding our annual Harvest Festival Service on Friday 13 October and, as is tradition, we are inviting families to donate one non-perishable food item to the event. We ask that any donations are before their ‘best before’ dates. The food will be displayed in ......
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Industrial Action by Go North East Services
Industrial Action by Go North East Services Dear Parents/Carers, Please be aware of possible industrial action by Go North East. Scholar’s services will be prioritised, but normal services may be disrupted. More information available here: Update on Industrial Action – Go North ......
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DofE Silver practice expedition in Northumberland
Massive well done to the twenty Year 11 students that completed the Silver Practice Expedition in Northumberland. The groups walked 26 miles over two days in mixed weather conditions and they have all shown that they are ready for the qualifying expedition in two week’s time. Mr Burroughs – Deputy Head Teacher ......
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Qualifying DofE Gold expedition
A massive well done to the ten Year 13 students that successful completed the Qualifying DofE Gold expedition in the Lake District over four gruelling days. The two teams covered over 50 miles in total by walking over some significant hills, showing determination and reliance in meeting the challenge head on. This followed on from recently completing ......
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Send Inclusion Event
South Tyneside Council is launching its Ordinarily Available Provision guide for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This guide defines the expected high-quality provision to be available within all settings across the local area. Parents / carers and professionals are invited to this launch event to find out more about the ......
Read More Sunderland Road/Holmfield Avenue Crossing Patrol Unavailable
We have been informed by the Road Safety Co-ordinator from the Town Hall & Civic offices, that there will be no school crossing patrol operating on Sunderland Road/Holmfield Avenue on Friday 22 September (afternoon 3-4PM). Parents are advised to make alternative arrangements for their ......
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Rainbow Flag Award – LGBTQ+
Rainbow Flag Award – LGBTQ+ Harton Academy believes that respecting and valuing individual differences and the appreciation of, and promotion of, inclusion and diversity are crucial if every child is to thrive. At Harton Academy, we are committed to instilling values of acceptance and mutual respect that children and young people will carry with them ......
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Punctuality in the new academic year
From September 2023, students who arrive late to school will receive a 30 minute late detention the following day. School starts at 8:30am. Dear Parent/Carer(s), RE: Punctuality in the new academic year 2023/2024 As you are aware, the school day commences at 8.30am. Students are expected to be in their form classes by ......
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Tutor groups and tutor room numbers – September 2023
Information for Parents and Carers: Tutor groups and tutor room numbers, September 2023. Dear Parents/Carers The start of the new school year is fast approaching, and I write to you in advance of students’ return. I would like to share some further details with you, in preparation for the start of the new academic year, ......
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Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)
We have been advised by the DfE that Harton Academy is not affected by the recent reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) issue. The school site will still be open to all students from Tuesday 5 September. More info: ...
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GCSE Results Day 2023
We are absolutely delighted with our students’ GCSE and other results today! Many have excelled, gaining the top grades across the board, and we are extremely proud of their achievements. Despite the national trend of results dropping this year, Harton’s students have held their own and are now ready for their next steps. We are ......
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National Three Peaks Challenge – Update
Snowdon – Peak 3 – Update Mission accomplished….well almost. Harton Staff completed the 3 Peaks Challenge today in 28.5 hours, outside the required 24 hours, but summiting the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales in 22 hours. Snowdon, the final peak, was indeed a challenge as the group were battered by lashing rain ......
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A Level Results 2023
We are delighted with the Year 13s’ A Level results this year! They are the final cohort of students who were unable to sit their GCSEs due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, so these examination results were the first formal exams they had sat since Year 6, when they did their SATs! They have shown superb ......
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