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Cockburn MAT’s Hunslet Carr Primary improves charity challenge with ‘Good’ Ofsted report
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tudents and staff from the three Cockburn Multiacademy Trust secondary schools (Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy) ended a successful Autumn term in December with a nonuniform day. Having seen on the news the widespread hunger and the onset of freezing winter weather in Afghanistan, they decided to raise funds for the Save the Children Afghanistan Crisis Appeal. Almost every child in the country did not have enough food to eat and half of the population were at crisis levels of hunger. The impact of this on the children of Afghanistan would be alarming and everyone across the Cockburn schools wanted to make a difference. The total raised was £1,518.27. According to the Save the Children charity, this would be enough to fund: • 607 baby blankets or • 134 school-in-a-bag kits or • 88 week’s food for a family or • 67 family hygiene packs. Nikita Zigel-Chodyrev, a member of the School Council at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy said: "We believe that education should reach everyone in the world, not just the welldeveloped countries. At Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, we are so lucky to have an excellent school building and community with everything we need to learn. “At our school, we are not just focused on learning, but also on helping others. It was a pleasure to improve the lives and education of the children in Afghanistan with our donation.” Tian Cai, Head Girl at Cockburn School said “As students, we are very privileged to have an excellent education in
a safe environment and we realise that this is not the case for very child in every country. “We hope that one day, the children in Afghanistan have the same privileges that every child deserves. For today, we are glad that our donations have made a positive impact on their lives.” At Cockburn John Charles Academy, Head Girl, Sumayyah Hafeez-Jabeen said “Giving is not just about donating, it's about making a difference. I am proud of every single one of us who is collaborating to make a difference in the lives of those in need and showing the caring nature of our school, as when we all unite, we can make everything possible.” Head Boy, Patrick Butuza added “It is truly incredible to see how each of the student's small actions, when multiplied, will have the impact of helping so many of those in need.” Tammy Hoskins, Community Fundraising & Engagement Manager for Save the Children said “We’re really grateful to Cockburn Multi-academy Trust for their support in raising such an incredible amount for our Afghanistan Crisis Appeal. Save the Children’s work is only possible thanks to our supporters in the UK and their amazing commitment to make the world a better place for children. “Together with Cockburn Multiacademy Trust’s support we’re determined to help every child become who they want to be.” For more information on Save the Children, visit www.savethechildren.org.uk David Gurney, Executive Headteacher, said “I am extremely proud of the students and staff for raising this huge sum of money. We aim for all of our students to become confident, independent and successful citizens and they showed great pride in supporting children in Afghanistan in the run up to Christmas.”
Save The Children presented the schools with this certificate
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unslet Carr Primary School has been declared a ‘Good’ school following a recent Ofsted inspection. At its last inspection in 2018 Ofsted found it ‘Requires Improvement’. Ofsted grades schools on a four point scale from Outsanding, to Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate. Primary Schools are graded across five categories: • The quality of education • Behaviour and attitudes • Personal development • Leadership and management • Early years provision Hunslet Carr was found to be Good in four areas and Outstanding for Personal Development. The inspectors wrote: “This school lives out its motto that ‘Impossible is Nothing’. Pupils are nurtured from the moment they step into this school community. “Leaders are passionate about raising aspirations for the pupils in their care. Parents spoke highly of the support they receive.”
Hunslet Carr Primary School. Photo: Google Streetview Commenting on the report, Headteacher Martin Lumb told South Leeds Life: “We are all very proud of the hard work that was recognised in the report. “From the moment we spoke to the lead inspector the day before the inspection, we were excited to show her and her
team all we do to get the children to believe that ‘Impossible is Nothing’. “Having been part of 5 Ofsted inspections, I can honestly say that this one was the most collaborative and understanding process, where the three inspectors were genuinely interested in the school, what we
Schools get new bicycle and scooter storage N
ineteen schools across Leeds, including Lane End Primary School, Hugh Gaitskell Primary School, Low Road Primary School, and Ingram Road Primary School are receiving new bicycle and scooter storage, in a project worth £100,000. The schools will gain a total of 162 secure bicycle parking spaces and 200 scooter parking spaces. The project uses active travel funding allocated to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority from the Department for Transport. The new storage facility offers greater security and weather protection. The active travel fund supports local authorities to improve cycle and walking infrastructure. This project aims to make it easier for children to use active and sustainable modes of transport to get to school. Leeds City Council runs a programme of active travel and road safety workshops for schools and community groups. The training develops children’s
skills and confidence so they can walk, cycle or scoot to school and use the new storage facilities. These initiatives contribute to the Connecting Leeds transport strategy and help to create a city where you don’t need a car.
Councillor Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council executive member for infrastructure and climate, said: “Walking, cycling and scooting to school are healthier and more sustainable ways to travel so it’s great to see new facilities
New bicycle and scooter shelters for primary schools
are doing well and where we could do more to help our community. “It really was a joyous couple of days that celebrated the hard work and dedication that has taken place over the last 4 years.” You can read the full report at bit.ly/HCPSOfsted. installed at schools all over Leeds. “If more people cycle or scoot to school, there will be less traffic around the school gates, which will improve air quality for the local community. Studies suggest children who ride their bike or scooter to school are happier and more engaged in the classroom. “As we continue to develop our green infrastructure and build segregated cycle lanes in Leeds, it’s becoming safer for children to ride their bike to school.”
