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Thursday 4 December 2025 Accessibility feature on our website #DidYouKnow that we have a brand new #Accessibility feature on our website?Just click on the icon in the top right of the screen (the person in a blue circle!) for a range of options!#JamesHornsbyFamily
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Wednesday 3 December 2025 'Inspire the Next Generation' event What a truly incredible day at James Hornsby School for our 'Inspire the Next Generation' event! We were absolutely thrilled to welcome back our talented alumni who generously volunteered their time to lead sessions for our current students.From cutting-edge Mechanical Engineering to navigating the complexities of Global HR, our students gained invaluable insights into a vast array of career paths. Hearing directly from former JHS students about their journeys – the challenges, the triumphs, and the daily realities of their professions – was incredibly powerful.This event vividly demonstrated to our current cohort that with dedication, hard work, and a growth mindset, their aspirations are truly within reach. It's inspiring to see the spark ignited as they envision where they too could be in the future.A huge thank you to every one of our alumni who made this day possible. Your commitment to giving back to the JHS community is deeply appreciated and truly makes a di
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Tuesday 2 December 2025 KS3 Technology Here is some of the amazing work being completed in #Technology#KeyStage3 have learnt to cook some yummy things so far this term, learning lots of skills along the way. #KeyStage4 are continuing to work hard towards their exams. Great work by all the students this term!
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Sunday 30 November 2025 Movember Run Movember run is done! Well done to all the staff who have participated in Movember this year and thank you to everyone who supported.Feel free to donate to the charity via:https://uk.movember.comJHS MO BROS#Movember #Charity #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Thursday 27 November 2025 JHS Art Gallery We are extremely proud of our ongoing #Art gallery and our renewal of our Arts Mark Gold award.Artsmark creates an ambitious and long-lasting educational experience that inspires teachers and transforms young minds.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Wednesday 26 November 2025 'Wear a Mo' Many of our staff have been raising money to support the #Movember #Charity by growing a Mo and running a half marathon on Saturday in Wickford, finishing off at Wickford Memorial Park.In support of the charity students and staff are encouraged tomorrow to ‘wear a Mo' and donate to the charity.#JamesHornsbyFamily
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Wednesday 26 November 2025 Charity Week 2025 Charity Week starts from Monday 1st December, and we've got loads of fun Christmas themed games and activities planned for you to join in. All money raised goes to our 4 fantastic charities — so get involved, have fun, and do some good at the same time!Please note: ALL events are cash only!!Here's what's happening:🎯 Monday: Tin Can Alley - Sports hall - Break 1 – 50p for 3 balls🎲 Tuesday: Jingle Roll Jackpot - Sports hall – Break 1 – £1 per play🎨 Wednesday: Shrink Art – TE6 - Break 2 – 20p per item⛄️ Thursday: Nab the Nose - Sports hall - Break 2 - 50p for 3 goes⭐ Friday: Leap for the Star - sports hall – Break 2 – 50p for 3 goesIf you've got any questions, see Miss Alger, Mrs Brockman, or Mr Yarrow.Let's make it a week full of fun, festive spirit, and fundraising! 🎁#JamesHornsby #Charity
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Friday 21 November 2025 Operation Sceptre with Essex Police On Tuesday 18th November we had a fantastic day with Essex Police who came in to further educate our students on community safety, including Operation Sceptre, a national, week-long initiative to tackle knife crime and highlight the ongoing support that the police offer our communities. Students had the chance to take part in interactive workshops and experience walking through a highly sensitive metal detector. Those involved found the sessions informative and beneficial and we would like to thank Essex Police for giving us this opportunity#EssexPolice #CommunitySafety #JamesHornsby
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Thursday 20 November 2025 Celebrating a year of excellence Celebrating a Year of Excellence!We're incredibly proud of all that our school community has achieved this year! From earning the Artsmark Gold Award and PE Quality Mark, to recognition for Excellence in Pupil Development (EPDA), Leading Parent Partnership (LPPA), and Safeguarding Gold Standard, our commitment to excellence continues to shine.We're also honoured to be named an IQM Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, a STEER Champion School, and to hold the Wellbeing Award for Schools and Trauma Informed UK Schools status, recognising our dedication to supporting every student's wellbeing and success.A huge thank you to our staff, students, and families for making these achievements possible. Together, we're building a brighter future!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Excellence #Zenith
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Wednesday 12 November 2025 Movember 2025 Movember is here again!The staff in these pictures are growing a Mo to support men's mental health and start conversations about getting boys and men talking to each other!This month remember to talk about how we feel - it is a sign of strength, not weakness and remember; it's OK for me not to be OK.What can you do?If you can, grow a Mo!If you can't – talk to a mate, ask them how they are and really mean it! Every conversation matters and can make a difference.Encourage others to talk.Support the staff by congratulating them on their Mos!Come and watch the staff vs student basketball game on 21st November!Donate to Movember or see Mr Parsad to buy a Movember badge and show you care!Too many men are isolated, too many men are alone and too many men are scared to talk! Let's be the change in the world that we want to see and support each other!#Movember #MensHealthMatters #TimeForMenToTalk #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
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Tuesday 11 November 2025 Remembrance Day 2025 We Will Remember Them#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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Wednesday 5 November 2025 Chelmsford Science Festival Exploring Science beyond the #ClassroomBefore half term, some of our students visited Anglia Ruskin University's Writtle Campus as part of the Chelmsford Science Festival, discovering how #Science connects humans, animals, and plants.From working with horses to discovering plant growth in ARU's amazing greenhouses, it was an inspiring day of hands-on learning!#ChelmsfordScienceFestival #ARU #WrittleCampus #SchoolTrip #STEMLearning #FutureScientists
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Tuesday 4 November 2025 Well done to Harper! Well done to Harper who placed first in her team kata event of the WUKF European #Karate championships held in Latvia last week. ... making her the current age 11-12 years European champion!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
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Monday 3 November 2025 Hot meals for cooler days As the days get cooler, our menu gets warmer!Cosy up this term with our new autumn/winter menu!From roast dinners to hearty hot dishes, there's something to keep everyone fuelled through the day.All freshly made, full of flavour, and served in our #CanteenStop by to see what's new!#WinterWarmers #NewMenu #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
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Thursday 23 October 2025 Open Evening - Highlights 3 #OpenEvening #ThrowbackThursday#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
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Wednesday 22 October 2025 Primary Maths Challenge 2025 📚 Primary Maths Challenge at James Hornsby School! 🔢✨What an incredible day of mathematical brilliance! We were thrilled to welcome 10 primary schools to James Hornsby for this year's Primary Maths Challenge — and what a competition it was!From start to finish, the children showed fantastic focus, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as they tackled a series of increasingly difficult mathematical challenges. Every round pushed their reasoning and application of maths knowledge to new levels, and they rose to the occasion brilliantly! 💪The competition was fierce — with just 500 points separating 1st and 10th place! Every team should be immensely proud of their effort, perseverance, and enthusiasm. 👏👏🏆 Congratulations to our top three teams:1st – Noak Bridge Primary School2nd – Millhouse Primary School3rd – Janet Duke Primary SchoolA huge thank you to all the schools who took part, an
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Monday 20 October 2025 Good attendance reminder! Every day in school makes a real differenceStudents who attend regularly do better. Even afew days absence can add up and impact achievement.The DfE say attendance above 95% means students are 30% more likely to meet or exceed expected targets.Missing school can have unintended consequences when students miss school, they fall behind, they often find it harder to re-engage. The DfE says persistent absence is anyone missing school for 10% or more of their learning. Schools are required to address low attendance and parents should check the schools policy for attendance.Attendance and parental responsibilityParents are legally responsible for ensuring their child is in full-time education. Ofsted and the DfE expect schools to take attendance seriously.Parents should be aware of the number of absences as they can add up and have an impact on learning and opportunities.Woody Allen once said “90% of success is turning up”#JamesHornsby #JamesHorsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
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Monday 20 October 2025 Rewards Week! October 2025 #Rewards #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
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Thursday 16 October 2025 Open Evening - Highlights 2 #OpenEvening #ThrowbackThursday#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
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Thursday 16 October 2025 KS3 - Creative Arts As well as being able to find the curriculum booklets on the James Hornsby website, we will be sharing what students are learning in each faculty. Today, you can see what #KeyStage3 students are learning in the #CreativeArts subjects.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #Laindon #Zenith
