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• Monday 30 June 2025 July Ypres Year 10 Trip The #History team are very excited to be heading to #Ypres on Monday 14th July for a day full of exploring trenches from #WW1 and the town square with some #Year10 pupils. Remember to bring food, water and comfy shoes!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Saturday 28 June 2025 Good luck to our DofE students! Good luck to our DofE students this weekend, completing their Bronze Award @dofeuk You've got this!
• Thursday 26 June 2025 The Quality in Careers Standard 🎓✨ We're proud to share that James Hornsby School is now committed to achieving the Quality in Careers Standard — a national award that recognises excellence in careers education.This commitment means we're actively working to ensure every student receives high-quality guidance, support, and opportunities to prepare them for life beyond school.#TogetherWeExcel #JamesHornsby #CareersEducation #QualityInCareers #FutureReady
• Thursday 26 June 2025 Harry Potter Studios Trip We had a magical day at the #HarryPotter studios! We started with a workshop on the 'Art of Foley' and then took a tour of our favourite sets! A great day.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 25 June 2025 22 Days To Go! With 22 days to go, you can still improve your #Attendance, ready for next year!Every day counts!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 24 June 2025 Year 6/Year 7 Transition Event! Here's some more great images from our Year 6/Year 7 transition event last week! An amazing day welcoming the newest members of the #JamesHornsbyFamily#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Saturday 21 June 2025 Thank you Year 11! Thank you Year 11! Stay in touch and we will see you in August for results day!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith #Year11
• Thursday 19 June 2025 Summer Safety Reminders With the summer holidays fast approaching it is really important that you keep yourself safe while enjoying your time away from school. Read the tips below to remind you of how to stay safe this summer:1. ☀️Sun safety: Make sure you always wear sunscreen if you are spending prolonged periods in the sun and reapply every 2 hours. Remember to drink water regularly (even if you are not thirsty) to stop yourself from becoming dehydrated.2. 🌊Water safety: If you are lucky enough visit any beaches this summer make sure you only swim in designated areas where it's safe and there are lifeguards around. Never swim alone and know your limits. Don't go in unknown bodies of water where you could easily be out of your depth or faced with unpredictable currents.3. 🚴‍♂️Travel safety: If you are travelling around on bikes or scooters this summer make sure you always wear a helmet, follow the rules of the road checking for cars and pedestrians, and alwa
• Wednesday 18 June 2025 Year 6 Sports Camp! There was some great teamwork and communication skills on show at the Year 6 Sports Camp!#Year6 #SportsCamp #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 17 June 2025 What are Creative And Performing Arts Reading? What are #CreativeAndPerformingArts Reading?#Reading #Literacy #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 16 June 2025 Well done to Team AKEA from The James Hornsby School Huge well done to Team AKEA from The James Hornsby School for earning their Industrial Cadets Bronze STEM Award with support from Leonardo!They tackled the important topic of mental health in schools, using surveys, smart problem-solving, and innovative design ideas. Their presentation was confident, thoughtful, and well-organised.Want to get involved in more inspiring STEM projects? Attend STEM club for more information.#STEMSuccess #HealthyMinds #IndustrialCadets #JamesHornsbySchool #MentalHealthAwareness #FutureInnovators#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 12 June 2025 English Chamber Orchestra We are extremely proud of our students and staff who have been working on a project in association with Essex Music Service and Little People Noise, the English Chamber Orchestra.The project culminated in a unique concert celebrating music composed by young people in Essex.Our students have been working with professional musicians and composers to create original soundtracks for bespoke films exploring our relationship with seeds and nature.Supported by musicians from the English Chamber Orchestra, JHS students, performed their extraordinary musical creations.The Seeds of Hope project was supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Well done to all the schools who took part.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbySchool #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 12 June 2025 The Little Mermaid #SchoolProduction #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 11 June 2025 Wilding Project James Hornsby School has a strong family ethos, extending beyond our students to the wider community.Our wilding project aligns with that ethos by creating a space where people can come together to learn, work, and appreciate nature.Alongside the 150 trees and hedges already planted this academic year with a further 300 due in October, this project allows us to create a low-maintenance, ecologically rich environment that benefits both people and wildlife.Thank you for being patient as our wild gardens blossom.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 11 June 2025 Congratulations to our 100% Attendance winner Destiny! Congratulations Destiny on winning the #Attendance raffle for 100% attendance last week, enjoy spending your voucher!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 9 June 2025 Why Maths Matters 📐✨ Why Maths Matters: Unlocking Everyday Success & Career Doors🔢 Maths isn't just a subject – it's a superpower! From budgeting your pocket money to designing futuristic cities, maths is the invisible thread connecting our daily lives to the world of work.#MathsInRealLife #EverydayMaths #STEMCareers #MathIsEverywhere #ParentingTips #SecondarySchoolSuccess #MathsForLife #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 6 June 2025 Clubs @ JHS - June 2025 #Clubs #ExtraCurricular #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Zenith
• Thursday 5 June 2025 James Hornsby Poster Competition
• Thursday 5 June 2025 World Environment Day It's #WorldEnvironmentDay !#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Wednesday 4 June 2025 Our standards and expectations reminder A reminder about our #Standards and #Expectations at #JamesHornsby#JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 3 June 2025 Year 10 Parents' Evening – Important Information 📣 Year 10 Parents' Evening – Important Information 📣We look forward to welcoming all Year 10 parents and carers to our upcoming Parents' Evening.🗓 Date: Thursday 5th June🕕 Time: 15.30-19.00On arrival, you will receive your child's PPE (Pre-Public Examination) grades, providing a clear picture of their current progress.🎓 As we move swiftly toward Year 11 – their final year of study, your attendance is vital. These conversations play a key role in supporting your child's success in their GCSEs.Let's work together to ensure every student is on track for their best possible outcome!#ParentsEvening #Year10 #GCSEJourney #PPEResults #WorkingTogether #FutureSuccess
• Tuesday 3 June 2025 Volunteers Week! It's #VolunteersWeekWe are looking for students to volunteer to take part in a community litter pick that will take place on Thursday afternoon. To sign up, speak to Mr Back or Mrs T Nicholls by Wednesday this week!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 23 May 2025 Mrs Nicholls Discus Record Holder! Mrs Nicholls has been passing on her extensive field event knowledge to our students at #Athletics club! #DidYouKnow she is still a current record holder in discus from her time in secondary school!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 23 May 2025 Well done to Mr Radford! Well done to Mr Radford for completing his staff mentoring qualification and accreditation from London Met University!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Thursday 22 May 2025 Congratulations to our 100% Attendance winner - Joshua! #Congratulations to Joshua for winning the 100% #Attendance raffle! Enjoy your voucher!
• Wednesday 21 May 2025 Dance Championships Competition Last weekend, the #Dancers from James Hornsby attended the dance championships competition in Kent. All dancers performing amazing and showed off the incredible talent we have at James Hornsby. Well done to all the girls involved.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Tuesday 20 May 2025 How to CHOOSE a book! #Reading #ReadingForPleasure #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Monday 19 May 2025 Hip-hop dance workshop Last week, students took park in a hip-hop #Dance workshop, with a dance professional from the royal academy of dance. Students learnt the fundamentals of hip-hop and then choreographed and performed a final dance performance. Students were very confident, energetic and all performed amazingly!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 16 May 2025 Ski Mania Ski Mania ⛷️Our students at enjoyed a trip to the ski slope yesterday!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith
• Friday 16 May 2025 Football Languages Day Football Languages Day! ⚽️ 🌍 Last week students from years 7, 8 and 9 had a unique opportunity to take part in workshops linking languages to the football industry and other careers.Pierce Kiembi from Futbol Lingo shared his expertise with students and inspired them to think about careers using their language skills!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Laindon #Zenith

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