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• 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 Open Evening 2025 #SaveTheDate #OpenEvening#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #TogetherWeExcel #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
• Saturday 28 June 2025 Good luck to our DofE students! Good luck to our DofE students this weekend, completing their Bronze Award @dofeuk You've got this!
• Thursday 26 June 2025 The Quality in Careers Standard 🎓✨ We're proud to share that James Hornsby School is now committed to achieving the Quality in Careers Standard — a national award that recognises excellence in careers education.This commitment means we're actively working to ensure every student receives high-quality guidance, support, and opportunities to prepare them for life beyond school.#TogetherWeExcel #JamesHornsby #CareersEducation #QualityInCareers #FutureReady
• Thursday 26 June 2025 Harry Potter Studios Trip We had a magical day at the #HarryPotter studios! We started with a workshop on the 'Art of Foley' and then took a tour of our favourite sets! A great day.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 25 June 2025 22 Days To Go! With 22 days to go, you can still improve your #Attendance, ready for next year!Every day counts!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 24 June 2025 Year 6/Year 7 Transition Event! Here's some more great images from our Year 6/Year 7 transition event last week! An amazing day welcoming the newest members of the #JamesHornsbyFamily#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Saturday 21 June 2025 Thank you Year 11! Thank you Year 11! Stay in touch and we will see you in August for results day!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith #Year11
• Thursday 19 June 2025 Summer Safety Reminders With the summer holidays fast approaching it is really important that you keep yourself safe while enjoying your time away from school. Read the tips below to remind you of how to stay safe this summer:1. ☀️Sun safety: Make sure you always wear sunscreen if you are spending prolonged periods in the sun and reapply every 2 hours. Remember to drink water regularly (even if you are not thirsty) to stop yourself from becoming dehydrated.2. 🌊Water safety: If you are lucky enough visit any beaches this summer make sure you only swim in designated areas where it's safe and there are lifeguards around. Never swim alone and know your limits. Don't go in unknown bodies of water where you could easily be out of your depth or faced with unpredictable currents.3. 🚴‍♂️Travel safety: If you are travelling around on bikes or scooters this summer make sure you always wear a helmet, follow the rules of the road checking for cars and pedestrians, and alwa
• Wednesday 18 June 2025 Year 6 Sports Camp! There was some great teamwork and communication skills on show at the Year 6 Sports Camp!#Year6 #SportsCamp #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 17 June 2025 What are Creative And Performing Arts Reading? What are #CreativeAndPerformingArts Reading?#Reading #Literacy #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 16 June 2025 Well done to Team AKEA from The James Hornsby School Huge well done to Team AKEA from The James Hornsby School for earning their Industrial Cadets Bronze STEM Award with support from Leonardo!They tackled the important topic of mental health in schools, using surveys, smart problem-solving, and innovative design ideas. Their presentation was confident, thoughtful, and well-organised.Want to get involved in more inspiring STEM projects? Attend STEM club for more information.#STEMSuccess #HealthyMinds #IndustrialCadets #JamesHornsbySchool #MentalHealthAwareness #FutureInnovators#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 12 June 2025 English Chamber Orchestra We are extremely proud of our students and staff who have been working on a project in association with Essex Music Service and Little People Noise, the English Chamber Orchestra.The project culminated in a unique concert celebrating music composed by young people in Essex.Our students have been working with professional musicians and composers to create original soundtracks for bespoke films exploring our relationship with seeds and nature.Supported by musicians from the English Chamber Orchestra, JHS students, performed their extraordinary musical creations.The Seeds of Hope project was supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Well done to all the schools who took part.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 12 June 2025 The Little Mermaid #SchoolProduction #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 11 June 2025 Wilding Project James Hornsby School has a strong family ethos, extending beyond our students to the wider community.Our wilding project aligns with that ethos by creating a space where people can come together to learn, work, and appreciate nature.Alongside the 150 trees and hedges already planted this academic year with a further 300 due in October, this project allows us to create a low-maintenance, ecologically rich environment that benefits both people and wildlife.Thank you for being patient as our wild gardens blossom.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 11 June 2025 Congratulations to our 100% Attendance winner Destiny! Congratulations Destiny on winning the #Attendance raffle for 100% attendance last week, enjoy spending your voucher!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 9 June 2025 Why Maths Matters 📐✨ Why Maths Matters: Unlocking Everyday Success & Career Doors🔢 Maths isn't just a subject – it's a superpower! From budgeting your pocket money to designing futuristic cities, maths is the invisible thread connecting our daily lives to the world of work.#MathsInRealLife #EverydayMaths #STEMCareers #MathIsEverywhere #ParentingTips #SecondarySchoolSuccess #MathsForLife #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 6 June 2025 Clubs @ JHS - June 2025 #Clubs #ExtraCurricular #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Zenith
• Thursday 5 June 2025 James Hornsby Poster Competition
• Thursday 5 June 2025 World Environment Day It's #WorldEnvironmentDay !#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith

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