Edition 16 | 16 April 2021 - Accord Multi Academy Trust

Edition 16 | 16 April 2021

Primary Roundup

Stay safe online
After-school clubs Heard about Omegle in the
After school sports clubs have started this week at Horbury Primary for those who news recently? Omegle is a
signed up for them in tennis, rugby, dance and dodgeball! website, specifically designed
 to allow users to talk to
Music peripatetic lessons are also set to continue next week…. strangers.

Getting back to normality and that’s music to our ears! Many concerns have been
 raised about its safety and use
 by children and young
 people. Find out what it is and
 some of the key things to be

Art with a conscience aware of here.

Horbury Primary recently teamed up with local anti-litter campaigners and
volunteers, the Wakefield Wombles, for a whole-school poster competition, as part Thank you
of British Science Week. Thank you to our volunteers who
 delivered food and activity
Judging wasn’t easy given the quality of entries but we can now say a huge well parcels to families in receipt of
done to Warren (Year 2) and Chloe (Year 4) who have both received a book token as benefits-related free school meals
their reward! during the Easter break.

Lower Foundation have been Year 1 have been reading the Year 5 really enjoyed their first
 working on their physical Paddington books this week, Samba lesson this week!
 development by completing an laughing a lot at all the cheeky
 obstacle course. They've also things Paddington gets up to!
 been developing their fine motor
 skills with 'squiggle while you They've made and written
 wiggle'! instructions for marmalade sandwiches
 and have written story predictions.

Upper Year 2 had fun creating work based
Foundation on David Bedford's book 'It's a George
have been Thing!'
reading 'The
Jolly Postman'
and writing A snapshot of
letters to Middlestown
Goldilocks. Primary’s
 week!

Secondary Roundup

Stay safe online
Driving success Heard about Omegle in the
Horbury Academy's Finn shared news recently? Omegle is a
some exciting news this week as his website, specifically designed to
Karting team tested for the British allow users to talk to strangers.
Kart Championship that he's
competing in this year! Many concerns have been
 raised about its safety and use
Here he is at the track... by children and young
 people. Find out what it is and
Good luck in the championship, Finn. some of the key things to be
Let us know how you get on! aware of here.

The eggs have landed! Masked Reader
 Congratulations to Horbury
Seven eggs, expected to hatch on May 5th, arrived at Acaemy’s World Book Day
Horbury Academy this week, much to pupils’ delight! Competition winners, Kiera and
 Grace! The Year 7 students
Next Friday, Miss Major will be filmed candling the eggs to successfully guessed which member
see if all are viable to hatch. of staff was behind the book and
 created a confectionary delight
She will also be out and about at lunch times next week with showcasing their favourite novel!
different challenges and fun egg facts! Well done! We hope you enjoy your
 goodie-filled hamper!
We'll make sure you can follow them on their journey and
hopefully learn something new along the way!

For now, you can vote for your top names at:
http://bit.ly/hachicknames 

News on the go Interested in a
Does your child have the SharePoint app on their personal device
(mobile phone or tablet)?
 career in film
Downloading the SharePoint app will allow them to keep up with all
the latest information and updates from their secondary academy.
 and TV?
 Then sign up for Channel 4’s
 virtual open day on
‘Top of the Rocks’ results 21st April, 4-5pm,
 here!
Well done to everyone who took part in Ossett’s Easter 'Top of the Rocks' competition
on TT Rockstars. The results have been calculated and the winners are….

Top year group: Year 7
Top 3 classes: 8Z2, 7Z2 and 7Z5
Top 3 pupils: Suraj, Evie and Kiara. Going for gold!
 Well done for all your hard work on
 Language Nut, Ossett! 14270 gold
Eggstraordinary work guys! ribbons have been awarded and
Check out these fabulous entries to our latest Easter-themed unplug challenge to Ossett Academy is now 26 in the
decorate an egg to look like a famous historical figure! Can you guess who they are??... world ranking of 800+ schools!

WOW Wednesday!
On Wednesday, Horbury Academy once again celebrated some fabulous work, with each pupil receiving a certificate.

Remember, in order to receive a certificate, pupils simply need to take their work to the WOW Wednesday table in the Atrium
where they can chat about it to a member of SLT. Pupils can then catch the day’s highlights on the TV screens across the
academy! Come on, don’t be shy…we’re proud of you!

 See you there next time!

Online resources for parents and carers
Childnet International has put together a great resource sheet for parents and carers, full of useful websites and
information to help you keep your child safe online. It features places to go for advice, including the below…

 And for children… More specific advice…
Free support and advice for
adults concerned about the Childnet International
safety or well-being of a child. Practical advice on key topics such as screen
0808 800 5000 Providing help and support time, cyberbullying and gaming.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk for under 18s. childnet.com/parents-hot-topics
 0800 11 11
 childline.org.uk Digital Parenting
Free online safety support and
 Free online magazine, resources and articles
tech advice.
 on online issues.
0808 800 5002
 vodafone.co.uk/digitalparenting
nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety Providing help and support
 for 13–25 year olds. Ask About Games
 0808 808 4994 Advice and online guides about gaming and
 https://www.themix.org.uk PEGI age ratings.
Free, professional, non-judgmental
support and advice. askaboutgames.com
0808 800 2222
https://www.familylives.org.uk Phone Brain
 Information about paid for services such as
 premium rate numbers and in-app purchases.
 phonebrain.org.uk
Free, confidential, expert advice
on how to support young people’s Get It Right From A Genuine Site
mental health & wellbeing. Find out which sites are legal for streaming
0808 802 5544 and downloading films, music & games.
https://youngminds.org.uk getitrightfromagenuinesite.org

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