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• Friday 28 March 2025 Year 10 Trip to Grangewaters Next Thursday, #Year10 students will be heading to #Grangewaters to take part in lots of activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, and archery whilst also revising and preparing for their PPEs!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 26 March 2025 Year 11 Parents - Reminder for 27.03.25 📢 Year 11 Parents! 📢Don't forget to join us on 27th March for an important evening to support your child’s success!✨ Revision Support Presentation ✨ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1273563626089🕓 Sessions at 4pm, 5pm & 6pm (limited spaces – book now!)💡 Get expert advice on revision strategies, motivation & stress management🎓 Parents' Evening 🎓 https://jameshornsbyschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/📚 Book appointments with subject teachers🗣️ Discuss progress, targets & how to support your child🔗 Book your revision session & parent appointments today!#Year11 #GCSERevision #ParentsEvening #SupportYourChild #ExamSuccess
• Tuesday 25 March 2025 Student Leadership Presentations #Year7 students listen intently to our #Year10 students as they state their case to be apart of our JHS student #Leadership team!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 25 March 2025 Year 11 Macbeth Trip #Year11 had a great time at last week's Macbeth performance at the Towngate Theatre! Several of our students stayed behind to discuss the play with the cast - they were a credit to the school! 👍🏻#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 24 March 2025 Year 11 PPE Results Are In 📢 Year 11s – PPE Results Are In! 🌟Your PPE results are here, and no matter what they look like, remember: they are a stepping stone, not the final destination. Growth mindset means seeing your results as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Whether you’re celebrating successes or feeling a bit disappointed, this is your chance to reflect and refocus.💡 Key Messages:1. Learn from Your Results: Your grades show where you are now, not where you will be. Use your feedback to identify your strengths and areas to work on.2. Stay Positive: Setbacks don’t define you – how you respond to them does. Embrace challenges, knowing they are part of your journey to success.3. Prepare with Purpose: The hard work starts now. Create a revision plan, practice exam techniques, and ask for help when you need it.📝 Next Steps:Review Your Papers: Look at what went well and where marks were lost.Speak to Your Teachers: Get advice on h
• Monday 24 March 2025 Primary STEM Event Last Week We were incredibly impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm at last week's primary school STEM event at James Hornsby School – the future of STEM is bright! 🚀🔬 #STEM#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 21 March 2025 Maths Feast Event 2025 Well done to everyone involved in the #MathsFeast event we hosted here at #JamesHornsby involving 7 other schools!!All students involved did great and were tasked to think mathematically outside the box!#Maths #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 21 March 2025 Zenith Art Exhibition #SaveTheDate #Art #Exhibition #WatTyler #KingJohn #Castledon #JamesHornsby #LaindonParkPrimary #CastleView #Zenith
• Thursday 20 March 2025 Author Ben Davis We were delighted to welcome #Author Ben Davis to our school! He began with an engaging assembly for Year 7 and 8, sharing insights into his journey as an author. Our Year 9 and 10 students then had the fantastic opportunity to take part in writing workshops, exploring storytelling and creativity.The students were full of enthusiasm, eager to ask questions about his books and life as a writer. To top it off, Ben kindly stayed behind to sign books for our budding readers. A huge thank you to Ben for an inspiring and memorable visit.#AuthorVisit #BenDavis #InspiringYoungWriters #LoveReading #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 18 March 2025 We made the Echo! March 2025 We made the #Echo ! 👏Make sure you pick up your copy today!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #MentalHealth #Zenith
• Tuesday 18 March 2025 Shine Walk Half Marathon in Sept 25 Imogen and Isabelle will be participating in the Shine walk half marathon in Sept 25!This event involves walking a 13.1 mile route through the central of London at night raising funds for Cancer Research. Both girls have been inspired to do this for their Auntie who has beaten breast Cancer earlier this year.Imogen and Isabelle would kindly appreciate any help to reach their fundraising target!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 17 March 2025 Year 11 Parents - 27.03.25 📢 Year 11 Parents! 📢Join us on 27th March for an important evening to support your child’s success!✨ Revision Support Presentation ✨ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1273563626089🕓 Sessions at 4pm, 5pm & 6pm (limited spaces – book now!)💡 Get expert advice on revision strategies, motivation & stress management🎓 Parents' Evening 🎓 https://jameshornsbyschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/📚 Book appointments with subject teachers🗣️ Discuss progress, targets & how to support your child🔗 Book your revision session & parent appointments today!#Year11 #GCSERevision #ParentsEvening #SupportYourChild #ExamSuccess
• Friday 14 March 2025 Science VS Pop Culture From time-traveling DeLoreans to intergalactic adventures, science has always fuelled our favourite movies, shows, and books. But did you know some of these once-fictional concepts are becoming real? 🤯Star Trek's communicators? Hello, smartphones!Jurassic world? DNA cloning does exist.The Last of Us fungus? Yes, Cordyceps exist—just not (yet) in humans.Science isn’t just a backdrop—it shapes our imagination AND our future. What’s your favourite example of science in pop culture?#ScienceFiction #PopCulture #STEM #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 14 March 2025 Careers Week 2025 Our #CareersWeek was a resounding success, providing students with invaluable skills, eye-opening experiences, and a broader understanding of future career paths!Through interactive workshops, inspiring guest speakers, and hands-on activities, students explored a wide range of professions, from technology and healthcare to entrepreneurship and the arts. They stepped out of their comfort zones, embraced creative problem-solving, and discovered new passions. The week not only expanded their career horizons but also equipped them with confidence and practical knowledge to navigate their futures with excitement and ambition.#WellDone to everyone involved!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 13 March 2025 Mentally Healthy Schools Award It’s official, we have received our formal confirmation of our Mentally Healthy Schools Award.“The James Hornsby School exemplifies best practices in fostering positive mental health, making it a truly deserving recipient of the Mental Healthy School Award”Well done to everyone involved and thank you for your hard work!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #MentalHealth #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 13 March 2025 Why Phonics @ JHS #Phonics #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 12 March 2025 Class Charts Announcement - Allergen Buddy Scheme Reminder to check your #ClassCharts Announcements for an important letter regarding our new #AllergenBuddy Scheme!#Allergen #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 12 March 2025 Why PSHE Education Matters #PSHE #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 11 March 2025 Daniel Baird Foundation Thank you so much to Julie from the Daniel Baird Foundation, Councillor Jeff Henry and our local PCSOs: Brady and Nice, for the recent donation of our community bleed control pack.The charity aims to raise awareness of the importance of having publicly accessible bleeding control packs available. They are working closely with local government organisations, community groups and business organisations to get these vital bleed control kits into as many venues as possible.We are looking forward to Julie attending the school to speak with our students in the coming months.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 10 March 2025 British Science Week 2025 Get ready for British Science Week 2025! 🌟 This year’s theme is Change and Adapt — and we’re diving into exciting assemblies and activities in form time. #ScienceWeek #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 7 March 2025 Art Gallery Is your work being celebrated at our #Gallery ?! 😀😀😀#Art #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 7 March 2025 Celebrating our recent BMX event Celebrating our recent #BMX event! Well done to everyone that took part!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 6 March 2025 World Book Day - 06.03.25 - Name this book #4
• Wednesday 5 March 2025 International Women's Day 2025 #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 5 March 2025 World Book Day - 06.03.25 - Name this book #3
• Tuesday 4 March 2025 New Lost Property System! We know how easy it is for things to go missing at school – but we’re making it easier to get them back! 🎉From this week, all lost property will be photographed and uploaded to our website, so parents and students can check if their missing items have been found.🔎 How it works:✅ Visit our website: Useful Information > Parent and Carer Information > Lost Property✅ Find your item and note the ID number✅ Email admin@thejhs.co.uk with the ID number✅ Students to collect the item from Student Services!Items will be kept for two months before being donated to the uniform recycler, so be sure to check regularly.#lostproperty #JHS
• Tuesday 4 March 2025 Book Swap Come along to our #BookSwap this Thursday... you could discover something amazing!#WorldBookDay #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 4 March 2025 World Book Day - 06.03.25 - Name this book #2
• Monday 3 March 2025 World Book Day - 06.03.25 - Name this book #1
• Monday 3 March 2025 Ramadan Grab Bags Available Daily! 🌙 Ramadan Grab Bags Available Daily! 🌙We’re making it easier for students observing Ramadan to break their fast with our Ramadan Grab Bags, available every day in the kitchen. Each bag is just £2.53 and includes essentials for Iftar.📩 To ensure we have enough, please email finance@thejhs.co.uk to register your interest. 💙#Ramadan #GrabBag #Community #JHS

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