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27/03/24

👀 Watch this space... ☀️Coming soon the FHS Summer Reading Challenge! pic.twitter.com/McUXIaob4r

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Kayleigh Trainor 🙌 NQT ➡️ Head of Humanities at Burnt Mill Academy ➡️ Assistant Head at Forest Hall School 💛#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/MSw68rFA3o

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Kayleigh Trainor 🙌 NQT ➡️ Head of Humanities at Burnt Mill Academy ➡️ Assistant Head at Forest Hall School 💛#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/MSw68rFA3o

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26/02/24

📣 Year 9, 10 and 11📣 Make the most of the Summer School opportunities available from Imperial College London.https://t.co/Jd6y1BblcE

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15/02/24

📚 Are you book ready? 📚 Share your love of reading this World Book Day! 📚 The more creative the better... pic.twitter.com/Vqjoh9FBdd

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10/02/24

🏙️ Jack the Ripper Walking Tour enhances learning. Year 10 pupils enjoyed the Jack the Ripper walking tour bringing their classroom learning beyond the school environment. pic.twitter.com/1SCbR7tlEX

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10/02/24

A successful collapsed timetbale day allowed Year 11 students to gain interview experience from Wendy at Clinical pic.twitter.com/kZKFkOeSv5

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26/01/24

Interactive WW1 workshop brings the curriculum alive.Year 9 pupils experienced a whistle stop tour of the Great War, covering the start, the old empires, alliances, assassination, revolution and battles. pic.twitter.com/l3W3mpthJY

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22/01/24

We look forward to welcoming Parents/Carers, Pupils and the local community to the 'FHS Wellbeing Fete' pic.twitter.com/gmcoUGsvqz

15/01/24

🌟 Cambridge Teaching AwardsThe Cambridge Teaching Awards are now open for nominatins. If you would like to nominate a teacher for an award please use the following link where you can also find information: https://t.co/TTGdSIePEY

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12/01/24

❤️Thank you to for sponsoring Forest Hall School with two Mega Paint Sets.All the students are excited to use your products at Warhammer Club. pic.twitter.com/62iDFVTxdm

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11/01/24

🍞 The best masterclass since sliced bread! 🍞 Year 10 got to learn the skills and tips from an expert baker. 🍞Alan Ackroyd, a retired baker, visited Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students for a masterclass in bread-making. pic.twitter.com/lyr19tPJg8

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07/01/24

We look forward to welcoming the FHS community to this incredibly informative event. pic.twitter.com/lxGmnIRAtQ

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21/12/23

🎄🎅🤶An exceptional end to the Autumn term...Eagle Charity Week ✔️Christmas dinner 🍽️✔️PTA Sweet stall 🍬✔️Food Bank donations delivered 🥫✔️Acts of Kindness provided to many families ❤️ ✔️Wishing all families a safe and peaceful Christmas break. pic.twitter.com/ffqaCmmcfR

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09/12/23

🧁Cake sale is a spooky success. 🧁Year 11 students held a charity cake sale to raise money for local charity. 🧁Mrs Down states, 'The pupils done all of the hard work, and made sure the Halloween theme had lots of entertainment for students who attended the cake sale!' pic.twitter.com/9jo1uuHpTX

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08/12/23

🎄🤶🎅 THANK YOU 🎅🤶🎄🎄 Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the PTA Christmas raffle. 🤶 The draw has taken place and all winners have been notified.🎅 The PTA would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who donated prizes. pic.twitter.com/IJJt718Q8r

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04/12/23

📣Food Bank Collection Reminder.🥫 All donations towards the Uttlesford Food Bank Collection must be received by Friday 8th December. 💚 Thank you in advance for your continued support in the local community. pic.twitter.com/8Ik03SXI5j

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03/12/23

🎟️🎄FINAL REMINDER🎫 ALL ticket stubs and money must be returned by Monday 4th December to be added to the draw. pic.twitter.com/MAtlXhWicq

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28/11/23

🎅🎄 December Advent Calendar of Kindness🤶🎅 Show kindness to yourself and others this December by ticking off each act of kindness. pic.twitter.com/PQ6SbpcqSW

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27/11/23

🎟️ PTA Raffle Tickets🎫 Please ensure all ticket stubs are returned with money no later than Monday 4th December. 🎟️ If you require any additional tickets, contact Miss Trainor pic.twitter.com/JAw2bQi8WT

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Three year transformation

Posted: 6th February 2018

A school is celebrating a three-year journey of transformation.

Since joining the Burnt Mill Academy Trust (BMAT) in February 2015, Forest Hall School, in Stansted, has seen student numbers rise, GCSE results improve and strong relationships within the community formed.

Radical changes including the introduction of Saturday school, launch of holiday revision clubs and 100-minute lessons are among the tools used to turn around the reputation and achievements of the school.

It now forms part of the north Essex hub of the Trust, alongside the Magna Carta Primary Academy which was opened under its wing.

Stephen Hehir, executive head of the hub and former head of school at Forest Hall, said: “What a three years it has been!

“I am extremely pleased to say Forest Hall School is going from strength to strength. I look forward to many more successes and seeing Forest Hall transform into a world class school.”

The school is proud –

· of a leap in student numbers. Year 7, 8 and 9 are almost full, with 200 more students in the school than three years ago

· of its improved GCSE results. Last year, 61 per cent of students achieved higher grades in English and maths, which is well above the national average.

· to offer a wide range of GCSE subjects. The partnership with BMAT enables the school to offer computer science, sociology, photography, French and Spanish – subjects out of reach of most small schools.

· to offer Key Stage 3 students free music tuition to help develop a passion and talent early

· to have personal, social and health education back on the curriculum taught by specialist teachers to ensure students develop vital life skills

· of its relationships with local businesses and the community so students can become active citizens. The termly collapsed timetable day sees students carry out community work, while the relationship with Stansted Airport gives students real career opportunities

· of its wide range of enrichment clubs, from 8am until 5.20pm on week days, plus Saturday school and holiday revision

· the quality of teaching has improved, with many Good and Outstanding teachers now in place and benefiting from links with BMAT

Mr Hehir, who works closely with head of school Anna Myatt at Forest Hall, said: “Parents, carers and students now attend Forest Hall because they want to. They want to be taught by the best teachers who will go above and beyond; teachers who will spend their weekends and holidays in school to support them to achieve their dreams.

“Students are leaving Forest Hall with the right qualifications to help them to compete with others for sixth form and college courses and apprenticeships. Our students are now better prepared than ever to enter the next stage of the learning journey, plus they have the belief they can be successful.”

Mrs Myatt, who has been within BMAT schools since 2001, said: “We are now building on the successes Stephen Hehir achieved as head of school previously. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people in the north Essex hub, while developing links with other BMAT schools.

“We now have more students than ever before at Forest Hall. That is down to our improving exam grades and because parents appreciate the extra work that is going on with their children, including extra interventions, study clubs and Saturday school. They are getting to know the school through our open days and via our close links with Magna Carta Primary.”

Helena Mills CBE, BMAT CEO, said: “It has been fantastic to see the work Stephen and his team have done to turn around a school where children once didn’t make good progress or achieve great GCSEs. Forest Hall is now a school where children have adults who believe they can achieve great things.”

What others say…

Mrs Whitmell, parent

“The drive, commitment and dedication to giving every student every opportunity over the past three years has been second to none.

“The rise in results is indicative of the improvements in teaching and learning and strong leadership. Students are challenged and have ownership of their own learning.

Parents are listened to and their views are actively sought, plus the school works well as a part of the community.”

Peter James, Stansted Business Forum chairman

“The Stansted Business Forum has, in the past, tried to include Forest Hall School. With a new head and a new outlook, we have been involved in many ways supporting Forest Hall.

“As a forum, we salute Stephen and his team.”

Tavia Hampton, Year 10, Forest Hall School

“I was thankful when Mr Hehir arrived. We are a lot smarter now in our uniforms and staff care about us and know who we are. That helps me to achieve, as does the holiday club which I attend for my Spanish.”

Omar Mate, deputy head boy, Year 11, Forest Hall School

“I feel Saturday school has helped me to prepare for my exams and to improve my grades. I think it is a good idea.

“Assemblies have also changed; they are now focused on relevant topics for the month, such as bullying or history. We get something out of them.”

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