HWA Blog - 4.4.25
As we finish for the spring term I would like to share with you the children and young people who received a Head Teacher’s Award for this half term. Well done and keep up the hard work…
Headteacher's Awards - 4.4.25
On Monday evening, we held our spring full Governor’s meeting and there was a lot to discuss and challenge received in the two-hour session. During the meeting, the Governors received an update from myself regarding the school, numbers, careers, premises, standards and attainment in relation to the ASP, IDSR and The Fisher Family Trust. Discussions were then had regarding admissions, mediations, tribunals, safeguarding and attendance, lockdown drill, sustainability and climate change plan and the wellbeing of children, young people and staff.
We then reviewed the school development plan and the progress made this term including the safeguarding reports, trends and training. Mrs Tushingham also gave an update on the February summary account, draft budget for 2025/26 and also discussed and agreed a number of policies. We also had a discussion regarding the use of Artificial intelligence (Ai) in school and how this is currently used, what it will look like moving forward and how this will be implemented into the curriculum. It was a great discussion and will link to our digital strategy moving forward.
We also finalised and agreed the Governor portfolio areas that align with the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (NB MAT) pillars that Clare John, NB MAT CEO, has implemented across the schools within the MAT. Our governors at Hollinwood Academy will hold the following areas:
· High Quality and Inclusive Education – Rebecca Halkyard
· School Improvement – Anna Madden
· Workforce – Rebecca Ashton
· Finance and Operations – Hazel Gloster
· Governance and Leadership – Hazel Booth
· Safeguarding – Claire Sheild
· SEND – Catherine Watson
· Chair of Governors (chair all committees) – Nicola Owen
· Headteacher – Laura Millard
The plan is to invite the Governors into school to meet with the senior leadership member responsible for each portfolio so they can better understand this area in depth and then report back to the governors as an additional layer of quality assurance. A school governor's main role is to ensure high standards of achievement for all of our children and young people by setting the school's vision, ethos, and strategic direction, holding myself and the senior leadership team accountable for educational performance, and overseeing the school's financial performance. Holding these portfolio areas will ensure a thorough oversight and effective governance for Hollinwood Academy. The primary purpose of a school governor is to act as a critical friend to the school, providing support and challenge to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. Each of our governors brings a unique perspective and contributions to our meetings and I am extremely grateful for this.
Today, the whole school participated in our first Easter fair to raise funds for our new school bus. We had events like the egg and spoon race, soak the teacher and an egg decorating competition, as well as an egg tombola egg hunt and the ice cream van. A fabulous time was had by all. Thank you to all our children, young people, staff and parents who help make this possible.
Easter Events (4.4.25)
Now to our amazing SUPER STARs and HWA We are Creative STARs...
Mrs Lerigo’s STARs of the week are Nico, Isla, Romy, Tommy, Gabriel, Madilyn and Ariella for the most amazing writing, in their own styles, in our Talk 4 Writing lesson.
Mrs Lerigo’s HWA We are Creative STAR is Romy for super enthusiasm creating Easter nests in Maths.
Miss Boothroyd’s STAR of the week is Nevaeh for having an amazing first week within her new class.
Miss Boothroyd’s HWA We are Creative STAR is Louie for his fantastic efforts with his creative work this week.
Mrs Sutcliffe’s STAR of the week is Teddy for working so hard in his phonics and making amazing progress!
Mrs Sutcliffe’s HWA We are Creative STAR is Jack for being so creative writing a story in English, using lots of adjectives and similes.
Miss Pietraszewska’s STAR of the week is Harrison for being very friendly this week and for praising his friends! Well done!
Miss Pietraszewska’s HWA We are Creative STAR is Roman for creating his own amazing fiction text, ‘The Brave Whale’. Amazing!
Mr Corrigan’s STAR of the week is Kai for working extremely hard on his story map this week.
Mr Corrigan’s HWA We are Creative star is Louis for a lovely calm week this week.
Mr Corrigan’s WOW moments go to the whole class, Simisola and Faiha. Well done!
Mrs Davies’ STAR of the week is Maleek for having an excellent end to the week and accepting help from teachers to keep regulated during the fire alarm.
Miss Gittins’ STAR of the week is Brooke for excellent contributions in every lesson since starting in her new class
Miss Gittins’ HWA We are Creative STAR is Hadley for contributing to Maths lessons this week.
Miss Matthew’s STAR of the week is Logan for his amazing resilience this half term.
Miss Matthew’s HWA We are Creative STARs are 6HMS for individual contributions to the egg decorating competition!
STARS of the Week (4.4.25)
This morning, we celebrated a thank you breakfast for all our fabulous staff at Hollinwood Academy as staff wellbeing is extremely important to us.
Staff Wellbeing - 4.4.25
We finish for the Easter holidays today, Friday 4th March, and school reopens to the children and young people on Tuesday 22nd March as it is Easter Monday 21st March. I really hope the lovely sunny weather continues for the next two weeks and we can all enjoy some quality time outside in the fresh air.
I hope you have a lovely break and I know I’m certainly looking forward to spending time with my family. I look forward to seeing the children and young people as they return to school for the busy summer term ahead.
Mrs Millard
