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• Friday 19 September 2025 Year 7 Road Safety Awareness #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 18 September 2025 Open Evening 2025 - Epic Shots Make sure you #StayTuned to our Instagram as we'll post out some EPIC shots of our #OpenEvening over the next few weeks. Who will you spot?? 🤔🕵️♂️#OpenEvening #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 18 September 2025 Thank you to our student leaders #ShoutOut to all the student leaders who are being fabulous #TourGuides tonight! We've had brilliant feedback, so #ThankYou so much!#OpenEvening #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 17 September 2025 ClassCharts App #DidYouKnow that from now on, ALL home-school communications will be sent exclusively through the Class Charts App 📲✨👉 Rewards, 📅 Events, 📢 Updates - it's all there!❌ No other messages will be sent outside the app.📥 Download Class Charts today from your app store.🔑 Need a password? Request one through college.💡 Built to keep parents, carers & students fully in the loop - anytime, anywhere.#Rewards #Events #StayInTouch #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 15 September 2025 Attendance this week! We are raising the awareness of excellent #Attendance and its benefits to our students this week.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 12 September 2025 School Uniform Reminder 2025 The James Hornsby School has a very clear policy linked to uniform and standards, students should therefore be smart and wear their uniform with pride. We believe that good standards of dress promote a positive attitude to work and behaviour and identify students to local residents and future employers. We have worked hard to create a uniform that is distinctive and smart.Our Compulsory School uniform consists of:• JHS branded black blazer• Black straight leg trousers – these must not be tight fitting and should cover the top of theschool shoe approx. 7 inches wide at the bottom• Girls can wear a black box pleated school skirt which should be no more than 5cm above the knee and must not be rolled up at the top• Plain white stiff collar shirt with the top button done up and tucked in• Appropriate JHS college tie with 5 clear double lines showing• Plain black school socks, these can be knee length socks. Girls can wear black
• Wednesday 10 September 2025 Macbeth Teaching Staff getting into the throws of teaching #Macbeth from the off! Our students are enjoying the engagement of the text 👍😀#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 9 September 2025 Year 11 Presentation Evening We are delighted to invite our Year 11 students and their parents/ carers to Year 11 Presentation Evening on Thursday 11th September in the Conference Centre.The evening will provide:• Careers guidance and opportunities• Post-16 study pathways and applications• Key information for the year ahead📌 Two presentations (choose one):• 4.15pm• 5.30pm(each lasting ~30 minutes)💬 Between 4.45pm–5.25pm, you'll also have the opportunity to speak directly with Mr Smith or Mrs Parsad (Careers Lead) for tailored advice.👨👩👧 Students are encouraged to attend with parents and carers.✅ Please confirm your preferred session via the google form link provided in the Class Charts messageWe look forward to seeing you and working together to support our Year 11 students with their next steps!#Year11 #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 9 September 2025 Canteen Theme Days 2025-2026 Check out these amazing theme days, #ComingSoon to our #Canteen !#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 5 September 2025 Cheerleading Club Starting next week! Let's make some noise for #JamesHornsby !Starting Tuesday 3-4pm in DR2#JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 4 September 2025 Throwback Thursday - Cultural Diversity Day #ThrowbackThursday to our amazing Cultural Diversity Day at the end of last term! It was an amazing way to celebrate the culture at #JamesHornsby before we started the Summer Holidays!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 4 September 2025 Clubs @ JHS September 2025 #Clubs #ExtraCurricular #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 2 September 2025 Shout Out to Harper A big #ShoutOut to Harper who continues to climb the leaderboard in both UK and international #Karate competitions! This October, Harper will be competing in Riga, Latvia! Good luck Harper!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 2 September 2025 Writing & Talking Workshop Writing & Talking Workshop for Year 9 & Year 10 studentsJoin us every Saturday (term time) from 13th September – 28th March, 10:00am–12:30pm at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.This fun, creative workshop will help you unlock your imagination through creative writing and build confidence in speaking and sharing ideas.Part of the National Saturday Club programme – find out more here: https://saturday-club.org/If your child is interested in applying for a place, please go to: https://saturday-club.org/join-a-club/
• Friday 22 August 2025 Open Evening 2025 - Date Reminder #SaveTheDate #OpenEvening#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 21 August 2025 Year 11 Results Day 2025 James Hornsby School is delighted to extend a massive well done to our wonderful Year 11 cohort, who have received their results today. This milestone is the result of hard work, determination, and a shared commitment to success, and we could not be prouder.As a school, our mission is to ensure every child achieves their best possible outcomes, and today's achievements reflect the heart of our values: Family, Pride, Ambition, and Excellence. Our students have supported one another as a true school family, taken pride in their learning, shown ambition in aiming high, and pursued excellence in all that they do. These qualities will remain with them far beyond their time at James Hornsby.We would also like to say thanks to our dedicated staff team, who go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and champion our students. Their commitment has been instrumental in helping our young people to believe in themselves and strive for their goals.To our Year 11 students, we are so proud of
• Wednesday 6 August 2025 Staff on-site over the summer break We hope you are enjoying the summer break. As a reminder we have staff available on site for any queries you might have. Feel free to drop in.
• Wednesday 16 July 2025 Ypres! We're having a great time in #Ypres!
• Wednesday 16 July 2025 Open Evening 2025 #SaveTheDate #OpenEvening#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 16 July 2025 Well done to Summer! 🚨 We are super proud of one Summer who competed at DWC 2025 🚨This year the #DanceWorldCup had 51 competing countries, and Summer was extremely proud to represent Team England!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 16 July 2025 Little Mermaid Production We are so proud of all the cast and crew that took part in the #LittleMermaid Production last week! They have worked tirelessly since January and were outstanding during the three performances! Well done to everyone involved... we cannot wait until next year!#Drama #Show #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 14 July 2025 STEM Activity Day - Tuesday 15th July STEM Activity Day – Tues 15th July!Get ready, Years 7–9! A day of hands-on challenges is coming:Y7 – Race to the Line: Build & race foam-powered cars! (Huge thanks to Brown and Carroll for sponsoring this challenge!)Y8 – OXO Challenge: Engineer a structure to support an OXO cube!Y9 – Rockets: Design, build & launch paper rockets!Plus: STEM quiz, careers focus & competitions!Building skills in teamwork, problem-solving & innovation.#STEMDay #RaceToTheLine #OXOChallenge #PaperRockets #FutureEngineers #STEMInSchool #BrownAndCarroll #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 9 July 2025 NHS Workshop Huge thank you to the #NHS team who came in to speak with our #Year9 students about careers in the NHS. Our students were very keen to interact and find out routes into the various job roles available.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 8 July 2025 Public hire of our facilities Need a space to train, play or host an event?James Hornsby School has you covered — and our facilities are available for public hire!⚽ 3G Football Pitch🏊 Swimming Pool🏋️♂️ Fitness Suite🎾 Tennis Courts🏀 Sports Hall🧘 Gym & Grass Pitches🕔 Available: 5–9pm Mon–Fri | 9am–5pm Sat | 9am–3pm Sun📍 Easy online booking via schoolhire.co.uk/basildon/jameshornsby📧 Or get in touch: lettings@thejhs.co.uk#FacilityHire #BasildonSports #JamesHornsby #CommunityUse #SportsVenue #BasildonEvents
• Tuesday 8 July 2025 Emyr Williams #DidYouKnow that this term our #Art students created wonderful #Artwork with the brilliant artist Emyr Williams!Emyr works closely with the Royal Academy of Arts and you can find his work exhibited throughout Europe and America! Our students were beyond brilliant and created some amazing art! Well done everyone, and come back soon Emyr!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 7 July 2025 Our new student leadership team! Introducing our Year 11 Executive team, Year 10 Senior team, and Year 9 Junior #StudentLeadership team!#Leadership #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 4 July 2025 JHS Bake Off! #WellDone to everyone that took part in the #BakeOff and a special #Congratulations to Rohle, Kiera and Evie for their winning cakes! Amazing!!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 2 July 2025 Free or cheap eats this summer! #DidYouKnow #Summer #Tips #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #TogetherWeExcel #Zenith
• Tuesday 1 July 2025 Welcoming the Year 7s! It was fantastic to welcome so many of our new #Year7 students & their parents/carers to The James Hornsby family last month!Our new students got to have 1:1 meeting with teachers & browse a carousel of informative stalls!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith #ZenithMultiAcademyTrust
• Monday 30 June 2025 July Ypres Year 10 Trip The #History team are very excited to be heading to #Ypres on Monday 14th July for a day full of exploring trenches from #WW1 and the town square with some #Year10 pupils. Remember to bring food, water and comfy shoes!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith

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