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14 Oct Forty school staff join growing Trust A group of schools across Teesside and County Durham have welcomed forty new staff during a special event. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten primary schools under its umbrella,… Read More
8 Oct Schools commit to Wellbeing Charter A group of schools across Teesside and County Durham have launched a new charter to ensure the wellbeing of all staff. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten primary schools… Read More
20 Aug Schools team up to support bed charity A group of schools across Teesside and County Durham have pledged their support to a charity that provides free beds for struggling families. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten… Read More
15 Jul School staff receive recognition for long service A group of staff from schools across Teesside and County Durham have been recognised for their commitment and long service. The 64 staff members have accumulated over 1000 years between… Read More
9 Jul Inspirational leader stands down from education role A well-known Hartlepool public figure is to stand down from a key education role which he has held for the last nine years. Chris Simmons has been Chair of Ad… Read More
5 Jul Pupil Power is theme for school conference Pupil power was one of the central themes at an education conference which took place in Middlesbrough recently (Monday 1 July). Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten primary schools… Read More
11 Jun Pupils demonstrate their sporting prowess Children from ten primary schools across Teesside and County Durham came together recently (7 June) to demonstrate their sporting talents. Pupils from Ad Astra Academy Trust schools met up for… Read More
10 Jun National recognition for Hartlepool primary school A Hartlepool primary school has been recognised by a national body for its commitment to spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. West View Primary School in Davison Drive recently received… Read More
23 Apr Pupils demonstrate Science skills Youngsters from primary schools across Teesside and County Durham came together this week (22 April) to demonstrate their science knowledge. Pupils from Ad Astra Academy Trust schools met up at… Read More
26 Jan Pupils excel in creative arts Children from eight primary school across Teesside came together this week (24 January) to demonstrate their creative art talents. Pupils from Ad Astra Academy Trust schools met up at Sunnyside… Read More
19 Dec Pupils shine following support from education charity A two-year pilot project involving several Teesside primary schools has improved the speech, language and communication skills of nursery pupils (3 and 4-year-olds). Ad Astra Academy Trust, which oversees eight… Read More
11 Jul Schools create teaching apprenticeships A group of schools across Teesside is creating apprenticeship opportunities to enable teaching assistants to become fully qualified teachers. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has eight primary schools under its… Read More
7 Jul Ad Astra Trust Dividend Video Ad Astra’s 2023 Trust Dividend video which was launched at the Festival of Education on the 3rd July 2023.   Read More
7 Jul Olympic gold medalist inspires Teesside teachers Five-times Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave CBE sailed into Teesside this week to help inspire teachers and education bosses. The most successful British rower in Olympic history was Guest… Read More
13 Jun Minister impressed with Hartlepool Primary School A government minister has praised a Hartlepool primary school following a recent fact-finding mission. Baroness Diana Barran MBE, the government’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education… Read More
9 Jun Hartlepool’s West View Primary School judged to be ‘good’ by... West View Primary School, in Hartlepool, has received the grade – which is the second highest of four outcomes – following a two-day inspection by the Office for Standards in Education… Read More
21 Mar Schools come together to spark climate action A group of Teesside primary schools will come together this Friday (24 March) to play their part in tackling climate change. The schools – which are all part of the… Read More
10 Mar Buddy Bench https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/joy-as-hartlepool-pupils-receive-buddy-bench-after-nearly-ps3000-raised-by-school-clothing-bank-4059673   Read More
1 Mar Classroom Transformation https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-schools-classrooms-transformed-as-curiosity-approach-expands-4046900 Read More
19 Oct National recognition for Hartlepool primary school A Hartlepool primary school has been granted the prestigious Centre of Excellence status for its commitment to inclusion. West View Primary School in Hartlepool is one of only 240 schools… Read More
5 Sep School issues appeal after vandalism attack https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-schools-appeal-to-community-after-vandal-attack-3834488 Read More
5 Aug Eco Schools Award https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/hartlepool-school-over-the-moon-after-winning-eco-schools-award-3785967   Read More
29 Jul West View Primary Achieves Centre of Excellence https://iqmaward.com/news/west-view-primary-achieves-centre-of-excellence/   Read More
22 Jul Preparing for the Heatwave https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-pupils-prepared-for-heat-wave-after-school-gets-sun-safe-accreditation-3774100       Read More
4 Jul Eddie the Eagle lands in Teesside to inspire local schools A famous Olympic ski jumper and celebrity landed in Teesside this week (Monday 4 July) to help inspire teachers and education bosses. Michael David Edwards, better known as ‘Eddie the… Read More
24 Jun More than 4,500 kg of textiles donated to Hartlepool school’s clothing bank in... https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/more-than-4500-kg-of-textiles-donated-to-hartlepool-schools-clothing-bank-in-a-year-3736172?fs=e&s=cl   Read More
27 May Hedgehog Anthem https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/hartlepool-pupils-hedgehog-anthem-wins-competition-as-they-create-over-150-hedgehogs-3708556?fs=e&s=cl&fs=e&s=cl       Read More
29 Apr Curious Room https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/see-inside-hartlepool-schools-curious-room-3667921       Read More
14 Apr ‘Inspirational’ headteacher hopes to lead Hartlepool school to... https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/inspirational-headteacher-hopes-lead-hartlepool-23692643 Read More
14 Apr ‘Inspirational leader’ is appointed headteacher of Hartlepool school https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/inspirational-leader-is-appointed-headteacher-of-hartlepool-school-3651114 Read More
13 Apr New Headteacher for Primary School A new headteacher had been appointed at one of the largest primary schools in Hartlepool. Lauren Furness has taken over the reigns at West View Primary School following a period… Read More
27 Mar Fundraising success as school sells almost 100 teddy bears in two days in aid of... https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/fundraising-success-as-school-sells-almost-100-teddy-bears-in-two-days-in-aid-of-hartlepool-hospice-3614756 Read More
28 Jan Hartlepool pupils celebrate success after school’s clothing bank raises more... https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/pupils-celebrate-success-after-schools-clothing-bank-raises-over-ps1000-3544698 Read More
8 Oct Hartlepool primary school receives British Council award after efforts to help... https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-primary-school-receives-british-council-award-after-efforts-to-help-the-environment-3410107 Read More
27 Sep Ad Astra Academy Trust launches recruitment video We are very proud of our employees and we believe by working for Ad Astra Academy Trust that employees thrive. Please watch the video below to find out what some… Read More
27 Sep Cash windfall to help young children shine Children at seven primary schools across Teesside are set to benefit from a new project after a £50,000 cash boost. It follows a successful bid to SHINE, an education charity… Read More
27 Sep Community invited to join Hartlepool pupils and donate to school clothing bank https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/community-invited-to-join-hartlepool-pupils-and-donate-to-school-clothing-bank-3396105 Read More
11 May Staying Safe Online https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/hartlepool-primary-school-recognised-for-its-commitment-to-helping-pupils-stay-safe-online-3231930       Read More
17 Nov School Praised for Covid-19 Response https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-schools-hailed-community-response-during-covid-19-pandemic-3037654 Read More