Category Archives: News

four young children wearing yellow tops posing in front of a blue backdrop holding trophies and medals
LAT Swimming Gala

The annual LAT Swimming Gala took place at St. Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School on Tuesday [...]

08
Dec
Year 6 Science Workshop

Year 6 were fortunate to take part in an exciting science workshop with a local [...]

01
Dec
Year 4 Visitors

Year 4 were lucky last week to be visited by a dentist and an archeologist, [...]

01
Dec
A group of young children pose for a photo in three rows inside a classroom. Many are wearing yellow clothing and bear-ear headbands. Behind them is a large window with classroom displays, including a 'Welcome' sign, and trees are visible outside.
Children in Need 2025

On Friday we celebrated Children in Need at Hartley, a big thank you to pupils [...]

17
Nov
A close-up shot of four feet wearing colorful, patterned socks on a gray carpet.
Odd Socks for Anti-Bullying Week

On Monday 10th November children were invited to wear odd socks to school as part [...]

10
Nov
End of Module 1 Newsletter

Please read our Newsletter for the end of Module 1 to see what we have [...]

20
Oct
This is the heart of the mural, bridging the cold and warm sections and containing the main text. The central scene depicts two small figures standing near each other with potted flowers between them, suggesting an act of connection or sharing.
Arty Party fun for students

We had the most amazing time when Arty Party visited us recently! Every child, from [...]

09
Oct
the picture shows a celebration of Leigh Academy Hartley receiving an award for being an "ADHD Friendly School," with an adult and two students proudly displaying the certificates.
Leigh Academy Hartley recognised with ADHD awards

Leigh Academy Hartley is proud to have received both the ADHD Friendly School Award from [...]

01
Oct
Setting: It's a brightly decorated classroom. The walls feature educational posters, including a large number line, a "Maths" board with place value and inequality symbols (> and < signs), and a "Reading" area. The walls have a prominent green border. Students: There are numerous students, likely in the junior years (Key Stage 2), seated in two main groups: A group of children are sitting on the floor near the front, facing the teacher. Another group is seated at white tables in the middle and back of the room. Most students are wearing black or dark uniform tops (sweatshirts or polo shirts). Teacher: An older man, presumably the teacher or a visiting adult, is standing on the right side of the frame. He is holding a book and appears to be reading to the class or introducing a story/topic. Activity: The arrangement—students gathered on the floor and the teacher holding a book—suggests a story time, a reading comprehension session, or the introduction of a new topic, possibly in literacy or a themed subject. Despite the prominent "Maths" board, the immediate activity being led by the teacher seems to be centered around reading. Overall, it's a typical scene of children attentively participating in a lesson being delivered by their teacher.
Students inspired by author visit

We were delighted to have welcomed author Ian MacDonald into school this week to run exciting creative [...]

26
Sep
Time Table Rockstars

Times Table Rockstars Day was held to encourage and motivate students to participate in learning [...]

26
Sep