Thanks

Administration Assistant at Grange Lane Infant Academy

Kerry Foster has been nominated as part of our efforts to recognise contributions made by our staff.

Office manager Linsey Tomlinson said: “Kerry joined us after the Easter break in our small office of two.

“She has already made a noticeable contribution to the office team especially at the busy time of the year when we have all the new applications and work to complete for the new year.

“She has also slotted into the Academy like she has never not been here. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Kerry for her hard work to date.”

Maths challenge triumph

A massive well done to academies and students who participated in the Junior Maths Challenge.

They stepped up and surpassed the achievements from the Intermediate Maths Challenge earlier in the year.

Then, the Trust achieved just over 250 awards but this time we won more than 400, an astounding effort.

The top performing academies were: 1st Garforth, 2nd Rossington All Saints, 3rd Manor Croft. Across the Trust, students received 268 bronze, 107 silver and 35 gold awards.

“It is lovely that her commitment has been recognised with this award.”

Participating academies: Hull Trinity House, Hanson, Goole, Melior Community, Darton, John Whitgift, The Laurel, Rossington All Saints, Serlby Park, Don Valley, Manor Croft, Garforth and De Lacy. Good luck to those students who secured a place in the Junior Kangaroo.

The competition was organised by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust.

A terrific weekend was enjoyed by The Laurel Academy’s Year 9 netball team at Butlins in Skegness, competing in the Leeds Rhinos Netball Tour.

Teacher of PE and organiser

Heather Beardshall said it had been “a real privilege” to take the girls.

“I am so proud of the way they played over the weekend, especially being up against professional clubs,” she said. “It’s fantastic that we could provide this opportunity for them and I am hoping this will be a yearly tour that we now provide.” Her sentiments were endorsed by those on the tour.

Kristianna said: “It’s been the best weekend ever. My favourite part was beating the two private schools.”