GHA – Awarded Advanced Accredited Award
Gosberton House Academy has been awarded an Advanced Accredited Award from the National Autistic Society, according to their expectations for specialist schools. They have demonstrated the highest standards of good practice in supporting autistic children and young people. The NAS said, ‘Your children were charming and delightful, taking great pleasure in showing-off everything that they do, taking our visitors to their favourite play areas and introducing them to their friends.’ [...]
GHA – Learning Outside the Classroom
At Gosberton House Academy we believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of their learning and holistic development. Learning Outside the Classroom happens every day, the outdoor environment can be very calming to some of our children so it is really important we have access to it at all times. The school grounds are very exciting to explore, from the sensory [...]
HPA – Holbeach in Bloom
Holbeach Primary Academy has been very busy in their outdoor planting area ready for our entry into the Holbeach in Bloom competition. Our children have been exploring a bug hotel, planting fruit and vegetables and spending time in the outdoor area for all aspects of the curriculum. We are currently undertaking recycling projects including painting wheel hubs for flowers on the fences and tin cans and tyres for planting. [...]
UAH – Business Language Champions
On 15th June 2021, 11 Year 10 students studying French took part in a competition organised by Business Language Champions. There were 8 teams from different schools across the UK. The competition was called Europe Goes to Tokyo, an event to mark the 2021 Olympics. The event introduced students to Japanese culture and language, with the aim of using their French to market the Olympic Games in French with [...]
UALS – Awards at UALS
Two pupils at University Academy Long Sutton have won awards for their designs to “Bring Local Communities Together”, following their plaque designs for Sutton Bridge. Their work will be on consequent paperwork and newsletters. One of University Academy Long Sutton pupil has been awarded a prize for their work on the Lincolnshire Imp project. Their work will form part of the Lincolnshire Imp trail, with their design being part of [...]
GHA – Learning Outside the Classroom
GHA is pleased to announce that it is working within the Learning Outside the Classroom QM (LOtC) LOtC Mark is the only national accreditation for schools which celebrates their commitment to learning outside the classroom. The LOtC Mark provides a clear and flexible framework for schools to ensure all students have access to meaningful LOtC experiences across the whole curriculum both indoors and out, on and off site, including visitors bringing [...]
Trust – Name Change
The Trustees of the Lincolnshire Educational Trust are delighted to announce the change of name of the trust to University of Lincoln Academy Trust. This follows a strategic review of the Trust in 2020. The Trust has updated its ethos and executive management based on that review. A major aim of the review is to build closer working relationships with different areas of the University.
HPA – Generous pupil donates first ever hair cut to charity
A kind-hearted Holbeach Primary Academy schoolgirl had her long locks cut to help another child enjoy princess hair. View the full story on Spalding Voice
HPA/HBA – End of Year Newsletters
Both Holbeach Primary Academy and Holbeach Bank Academy are pleased to have released their end of year newsletters. These can be found by following the below links respectively. Holbeach Primary Academy - Newsletters Holbeach bank Academy - Newsletters
HPA – Ewe Starters
Staff and pupils at Holbeach Primary Academy have welcomed two Texal/Dorset cross lambs to the flock. Youngsters will be helping to care for the two lambs along with the school’s existing ducks and chickens as part of its outdoor learning programme. See the full story as printed by the Lincolnshire Free Press below
UALS – DT Room Refurbishment
During the summer the two DT rooms at University Academy Long Sutton underwent a complete makeover. The rooms had changed very little since the school was first opened in 1959 and contained most of the original benches and equipment. Contractors came in and sanded the original wooden floors restoring them to their near original state. The University Academy Long Sutton site team worked tirelessly replacing the lights and ceiling [...]
UAH – New Science Block Nearing Completion
Construction of the new science block at the University Academy Holbeach site is nearing its final stages and is due to open after the October half-term. This has been thanks to the hard work put into the project by the contractors, Lindum, who have worked wherever possible through a very difficult period to complete the project. The building has been funded by Lincolnshire County Council to increase the Academy's [...]
GHA Achieves Platinum Level Investors in People Award!
GHA Achieves Platinum Level Investors in People Award! We are delighted to share with you the wonderful news that your brilliant staff have been recognised by Investors in People as working at PLATINUM Level. This is the very highest level achievable. Despite the challenges of the recent months your teachers and everyone who supports us, looking after the site, in the office and in the Kitchen have continued [...]
Donation to Gosberton House Academy
Ella's Project Last week we were visited by Ella's Project a local charity in Spalding to donate PPE Visors to the school. We are extremely grateful to them for donating the visors and their time to us, in these unpresedented times. Below shows a picture of Mr Squire receiving and wearing one of the PPE visors.
Opportunities available for the future, in post-16 education, jobs or apprenticeships.
In the current climate, we feel it's important to remind young people that there are many opportunities available to them for the future, in post-16 education, jobs or apprenticeships. It's vital that we encourage them to start looking at their options, including opportunities in the post-16 education sector, which they may not have previously considered. They can find a range of useful information at https://www.theworldofwork.co.uk/ , a website highlighting local [...]