HWA Blog - 23.5.25
Hello everyone. I hope you have all had a good week; the temperature has dipped a little, but the sun is still peeping through so fingers crossed for another sunny and warm weekend.
I cannot believe how fast summer term 1 has gone. GCSE season has started and year 11 are busy preparing for their next exams. I am so proud of their efforts so far and I wish them lots of luck for the next exam.
Well done to all children and young people who received an attendance certificate this half term. It is important we have good attendance to school, and I would like to thank parents and carers for your support with this.
Attendance Photos - 23.5.25
I would like to say thank you to the classes I have visited this week for showcasing their amazing work. A special mention must go to Miss Hulmes class, for creating such imaginative poems, and reading out loud to myself and the rest of the class. What wonderful imaginations you have.
Congratulations to our very own Miss Rashid who on the 14th of May attended the Royal Garden party at Buckingham Palace after being nominated by a wonderful grandparent for excellence in education. Not only was she proud of herself for being there, but she was also proud to be representing Hollinwood academy. Miss Rashid shared….
The whole day was amazing, and I will be forever grateful to have been given the opportunity to experience it. My favourite part of the day was eating my cucumber sandwiches, listening to the band and enjoying being around likeminded professionals. Of course, meeting the King was top of the list.
Congratulations Miss Rashid. I would love to meet the king one day!
Now let’s have a look at what the rest of school have been up…
Starting with Miss Tootill’s class….
From Miss Tootill…
"First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Year 6 students who completed their SATs tests last week. The determination, resilience, and self-regulation displayed by each child throughout this process have been truly commendable. Their smiles at the end of the week were a testament to their hard work, and as their teacher, I could not be prouder of their achievements.
Despite this term being relatively short, we have filled it with a wealth of learning experiences across all subjects. In our history lessons, for instance, we have deepened our understanding of Ancient Greece, which has sparked lively discussions and enthusiastic engagement from the children.
In English, our exploration of riddles proved to be particularly enjoyable. The entire class showcased their creativity by providing examples, sharing their work, and enhancing their understanding of the various features of riddles. As we approach our final term together, we will continue to utilise our Talk for Writing approach, culminating in a focused effort to enhance their writing skills further.
During our PSHRE sessions, we have delved into the concept of active citizenship, which included learning valuable lessons on financial literacy and career navigation. It is vital that our students understand these life skills as they prepare for their future endeavours.
This term, we also had the pleasure of visiting a local farm, creating lasting memories together as a class. Such experiences are invaluable in supporting our children's social development and fostering a sense of community.
Finally, I want to convey my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your unwavering support, encouragement, and communication throughout the year. Your involvement has made a significant difference in our students’ educational experiences.
I hope all of you have a wonderful half-term and a warm, restful summer break. Miss Tootill."
LTO - 23.5.25
And now to Miss Data’s form…
From Miss Data…
"The class team enjoyed debriefing about this week’s events, and all students were eager to comment on their most memorable moment.
This is what our champions had to say about what their learning journey.
AL-
"In art, we have been learning about Keith Haring and we have made research pages about him."
MN-
"In Maths we are doing perimeter of a shape. Once I have done my worksheets, I like to do year 9 work."
IA-
"In outdoor education, we did cycling and I liked it because of the different bikes they have. In computing, we identified types of devices that we can use, and I really liked it."
WJ-
"I liked English this term because we did Greek myths, and I am knowledgeable about myths and monsters."
SH-
"We have been learning about Myths in English, and I enjoyed it because I like learning about mythical creatures."
DW-
"In science we have been learning about magnetism and magnets."
LD-
"We have been doing art inspired by a famous artist known as Keith Haring."
AL-
"In Spanish, we have been learning about the weather, and we made power points about types of weather. We are also learning about the season and compass points."
ZB-
"I enjoyed biking at Wythenshawe bike park, about 25 minutes ride on the bus. Physical activity is good for your legs and mental health."
All in all, our class had a great week of learning. They are certainly ready for May half term. I look forward to seeing you back on June 2nd."
SUA - 23.5.25
Now to our amazing SUPER STARs and HWA We are Creative STARs
Mrs Lerigo’s STAR of the week is Korey for: using his phonic knowledge to blend words together and then attempting to write words he has read
Mrs Lerigo’s HWA We are passionate Nico for: showing passion in maths when investigating shapes and their features.
Mrs Quinn’s STAR of the week is Euan for demonstrating incredible dedication and perseverance in independently writing out the Ukrainian alphabet.
Miss Quinn’s HWA We are passionate Basil for showing enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication by attending and actively participating in an arts and crafts session outside of school.
Mrs Boothroyd’s STAR of the week is Max, for his amazing Junk Modelling creation, well done Max!
Miss Boothroyd’s HWA We are passionate Ethan, for settling back into school so well and trying his hardest in lesson time
Mrs Baily’s STAR of the week is Oliver for excellent listening all week and great participation in class activities.
Mrs Baily’s HWA We are passionate Noel for his fabulous enthusiasm for learning and always being eager to get involved in activities
Miss Pietraszewska’ s STAR of the week is Roman for: actively answering questions about our story The Colour Monster and demonstrating his understanding of emotions.
Miss Pietraszewska’ s HWA We are Diana for: making progress every day with her reading—keep it up!
Mrs Matthew’s STAR of the week Xander – for being fully engaged in all lessons every day
Mrs Matthew’s HWA we are passionate Alice- for showing amazing resilience and offering some fabulous idea in English and Science
Mr Corrigan’s STAR of the week is Kai for: coping really well with changes to his timetable this week
Mr Corrigan’s HWA We are passionate Faiha for: working really hard in maths and listening to unfamiliar staff
Miss Hulme STAR of the week is Henry M for having a fabulous first half term in his new school
Miss Hulmes HWA We are passionate Isaam for always being passionate about his work and creating a fabulous poem
Miss Gittins’ STAR of the week is Jared for having a very positive day on Wednesday this week
Miss Gittins’ HWA We are passionate Joshua, for fantastic communication this week Joshua shared his emotions clearly when he was feeling sad.
Miss Oakley’s STAR of the week is Lyla- for always trying her best and making everyone smile wherever she goes.
Miss Oakley’s HWA We are passionate Harry- for using his 'now, next and then' all week and having a great afternoon on outdoor education.
Miss Davies’s STAR of the week is Teddy for being more engaged during the whiteboard introduction and modelling stages of communication lessons this week.
STARS of the Week (23.5.25)
Well done everyone.
And now for the Headteacher awards. Well done to all who have be awarded with a headteachers certificate this half term. Keep up the good work. Thank you for promoting our school values daily. You are caring, creative, innovative, inspiring, passionate and trusting and I am very proud of your achievements.
Headteacher Award - 23.5.25
Finally, Billy Harrison has created a piece of art that he is keen to share with you all. Billy was inspired by his art teacher in school. Billy has done this in honour of everyone effected by the arena bombing. He has created this piece of artwork to remember them. He has worked tirelessly over the last 3 weeks creating this piece, and he feels very passionate about it. Friends were lost that day and some more hurt. Today we remember the 22 that lost their lives needlessly and we remember all those whose lives changed forever.
The piece has 22 bees representing all of those who lost their lives. The lyrics to 'Don’t look back in anger' are in the background, as well as pictures of Liam Gallagher and Ariana Grande. The main bee in the centre represents Martyn Hett.
Billy has learnt lots of new techniques and processes whilst doing this project. He used Deco patch to create the background and coated with a yellow and orange paint wash. Printed with bubble wrap for the honeycomb effect and created the centre bee with card and hot glue. He then coated the glue with enamel paint to create an industrial look.
I would like to wish Billy lots of luck on entering the Arts ‘one love Project’. He has carefully crafted the design above and what a masterpiece this is. Good luck Billy you are a winner in our eyes.
Have a lovely weekend and a fabulous week off.
Miss Gordon
