14
May
Primary School awarded flagship status
A Hartlepool primary school has been granted flagship status from a national education body for its commitment to inclusion. West View Primary School in Davison Drive had previously been awarded…
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9
Apr
Pupils show flair for art
Children at a Hartlepool primary school have demonstrated their flair for art during a special project which has also raised funds for the school. West View Primary School in…
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11
Feb
Champion status for Hartlepool primary school
A Hartlepool primary school has been awarded champion status for the way it teaches young children to read. West View Primary School in Davison Drive is only the second school…
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22
Jan
100% success rate for teacher training programme
A teacher training programme which has a 100% success rate is appealing for budding teachers to come forward. Ad Astra Academy Trust – which has ten primary schools under its…
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6
Dec
Pupils get a taste for world foods
Children from primary schools across Teesside, County Durham and Hartlepool came together recently (4 December) to host their very own International Food Festival. Pupils from Ad Astra Academy Trust schools…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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1
Mar
Classroom Transformation
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-schools-classrooms-transformed-as-curiosity-approach-expands-4046900
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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…
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5
Sep
School issues appeal after vandalism attack
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-schools-appeal-to-community-after-vandal-attack-3834488
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5
Aug
Eco Schools Award
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/hartlepool-school-over-the-moon-after-winning-eco-schools-award-3785967
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29
Jul
West View Primary Achieves Centre of Excellence
https://iqmaward.com/news/west-view-primary-achieves-centre-of-excellence/
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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29
Apr
Curious Room
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/education/see-inside-hartlepool-schools-curious-room-3667921
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14
Apr
‘Inspirational’ headteacher hopes to lead Hartlepool school to...
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/inspirational-headteacher-hopes-lead-hartlepool-23692643
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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