Edition 9

May 2022 Edition 9

Ensuring exceptional outcomes for all.

Our Trust Vision Every young person, regardless of their starting point, or background receives a high quality education, including first class care, guidance and support.

Our Primary News

Young Voices

SATs Superstars

Field Trip to Ilkley

What a fantastic event! 17 Field Laners joined a choir of over 5000 children to sing their hearts out at Sheffield Arena as part of the Young Voices series of concerts that make up the biggest children's choir in the world! It was great to share the experience with our friends from Healey school too.

Our amazing Year 6 children did us proud last week as they met this challenge with determination and a positive attitude. We could not have asked for more!

Years 3 and 4 had a fantastic, if a little wet, visit to Nell Bank in Ilkley to find out all about rivers.

The children came back full of enthusiasm, having had walks through Middleton Woods and a good trek to the river.

We will definitely be returning!

Firefighters in the making Our ‘Fire Fit’ pupils have continued to make fantastic progress on their six week course.

They have been challenged to improve their teamwork and fitness levels. This included wearing a full fire fighter kit and rolling out the hoses!

The children had an amazing time and it was a great opportunity for them all. At the end of the six weeks, they all took part in a passing-out ceremony to celebrate their achievements.

As you can see from the photo it is difficult to tell the difference between them and the real firefighters!

POSITIVITY

Through POETRY Thank you to the wonderful charity that really does make a difference to young people’s lives. The founder of Let June Make A Difference – soon to be known as Let June – came to Healey School to talk to our Year 6 children about the charity’s work. Many of our pupils have benefitted from their generosity and kindness: https://www.letjunemakeadifferen ce.org/ Our Nursery classes have enjoyed learning many skills through the story of The Little Red Hen.

Year 6 have written and performed poetry using the theme of positivity at Healey School.

They have used reverse poetry techniques for effect.

Many thanks to Jemma Wroe at UBHS for assisting with the filming and video editing.

Year 2 are growing broad beans and observing and measuring changes over time, as part of their learning in Science.

Our Secondary News

Careers Visit We were visited by the Deputy Chief Executive of The Careers & Enterprise Company who spoke to students about their careers support and needs.

They also met with key members of staff from both BGHS and UBHS to discuss the careers provision and how it can be further developed. We look forward to working with them more in the future.

Suitcase Stories A series of workshops were run by York St John’s University at BGHS focussed on storytelling and climate education.

The feedback has been positive: “Students were extremely engaged, really playful and supported each other.” & “The level of discussion and collaboration was impressive.”

The students’ stories were filmed and will be played back to them at a screening during their upcoming visit to the university on 9th June.

The Brilliant Club - Graduation Event During the Spring Term, a group of our Year 10 students have been working towards completing The Brilliant Club, a university-based programme.

The Scholars Programme places PhD students, looking to expand their teaching responsibilities, in schools to deliver university-style tutorials over a period of 12 weeks.

The Brilliant Club is a charity, which aims to widen access to higher education institutions to students from areas that traditionally don’t have high take-up rates.

Students were invited to attend their graduation ceremony at The University of Manchester and were also given a tour of the university as part of the experience.

They all had a fantastic day and thoroughly enjoyed their visit as well as the whole experience of being part of The Brilliant Club.

Cultural differences, stories and learnings

UBHS recently welcomed Sam Neumann to school to discuss the Holocaust, its impact & legacy with our Year 7, 8 & 9 learners. Sam told the story of his mother, a Holocaust survivor, and explored the roots of the 2nd World War in addition to other cases of genocide and injustice around the world.

Learners were keen to ask questions and develop their knowledge and understanding of one of the greatest and most horrific tragedies in recorded history.

We also welcomed the Carry My Story team and Dieudonné to our Forest School with our Year 7 learners. It was a fantastic session, which was really inspirational for both learners and staff. The learners also had the opportunity to ask Dieudonné some fantastic questions.

The feedback we’ve had was that the team felt well supported and welcomed by all the staff and students and Dieudonné was very impressed with the level of questioning and comments from the students.

Our Sixth Form News

Careers Connections BG6 students discussing careers opportunities in schools with our partners from The Careers & Enterprise Company.

Year 13 Pre-exam Send Off The BG6 staff team, including tutors, teachers and Year 13 students are getting together before half term to celebrate their achievements, mark the start of their study leave and wish them well for their exams.

There will be tasty cakes, nibbles and drinks as well as balloons and a backdrop to take photographs with friends as well as staff.

Our Curriculum Enrichment

Our family of schools offers a wide range of extra curricular activities.

This greatly enriches our young people's educational experience, and also supports their health & wellbeing.

Our Staff Super Heroes

Rebecca Sokol

Ruth Hirst

Lisa Woods

Rebecca works with Emma Rodrigues as School Direct ITT Support at BGHS. She works with Guides and supported the recent Erasmus visit as well as dedicating her time after school in support of the Suitcase Stories workshops.

For the dedication and organisation for the Young Voices event for Field Lane, as well as practising with the children every week in and amongst all her other commitments.

Thanks also to Mrs Naseer and Miss Elahi, for their support in making the trip run so smoothly.

Lisa (UBHS) leads on the Kirklees Climate Commission work. She also coordinates the Youth Panel and works hard to fulfil the Eco Schools criteria, as well as spreading the word across our Trust family of schools.

Our Community Work … really means a lot to us, and we see our Trust and our schools at the very heart of our community. Community Makes Us and it is the unity in community that matters.

Let June Make A Difference The Let June Make a Difference team joined the BBEST Hub Meeting earlier this month.

They introduced their fantastic charity, which is truly inspirational founded in the memory of June Dewhirst. The charity is dedicated to helping young people aged up to 17, who study or live in North Kirklees, by providing grants to improve their quality of life.

Run for Jo

Run for Jo is an annual event in our calendar and a fun occasion for everyone involved whether they’re running, supporting or simply enjoying all the other activities on offer. It takes place on Sunday 26 June. Sign up now! https://racebest.com/races/RunForJ o2022

Careers Hub Two of our secondary schools (Batley Girls’ High School & Upper Batley High School) lead on the Kirklees Careers Hub, and offer support on careers information, advice and guidance across all Kirklees Schools.

We are passionate about providing outstanding careers education for all our young people, and raising their aspirations for the future.

Our wider links Our family of schools Works closely with the BBEST Hub. Check out their website for details of local services, support and activities.

https://bbesthub.uk/About-Us/

We are proud to lead the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership - providing high quality primary and secondary teacher training in West Yorkshire.

This consortium includes 15 local schools, Exceed SCITT and local Higher Education Institutions.

Our schools play a key role in the Calderdale & Kirklees Teaching School Hub. This Hub offers support to over 270 schools across our region.

The purpose of the hub is to provide high-quality professional development for teachers and leaders.

https://www.ckteachingschoolhub.org/

Online support & advice for parents, carers and families.

Childnet International has produced a very informative resource for parents to help you keep your child safe online. https://www.childnet.com/resources/online-safety-activities-you-can-do-from-home

For young people;

For families;

Other specialist services;

Childline Providing help & support for Under 18s.

0800 11 11

NSPCC Free support & advice for parents/carers worried about a young person.

0808 800 500

Get it right from a genuine site Find out which sites are legal for downloading movies, music and games. https://www.getitrightfromagenuinesite.org/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Ask about games Advice and online guides about gaming and PEGI ratings. https://www.askaboutgames.com/

https://www.childline.org.uk/

The Mix Provides essential support for 13-25 year olds.

https://www.themix.org.uk/

Family Lives Free, professional, non-judgemental advice.

0808 800 2222

https://www.familylives.org.uk/

Batley Multi Academy Trust

Batley Multi Academy Trust C/O Batley Girls’ High School Windmill Lane WF17 0LD Telephone: 01924 350080 Website: batleymat.co.uk