Author Archives: Leigh Academy Hartley

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
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
Nursery Newsletter | 26th September 2025

Please Please click here to see our updated photographs on the class web page. This [...]

26
Sep
Nursery Newsletter | 12th September 2025

Welcome to Nursery! The children are settling in well and are starting to get to [...]

08
Sep
20 pupils in PE kit in varying colours pose for a photo in three rows on a school playground. All of them have medals and there are two trophies on show.
Leigh Academy Hartley Crowned Sports Day Champions

On Friday 11th July, 20 children from year 5 and 6 represented Hartley at the [...]

22
Jul
10 Year 6 pupils in PE kit line up for a photo on a sports field. Two are holding cricket bats and one a ball. Three are dressed yellow tops, two in red, one in black and four in blue.
Excellent Cricket Display from Year 6

On Tuesday 15th July 10 children from Year 6 represented Leigh Academy Hartley at the [...]

22
Jul