Author Archives: Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Take a look at the children in EYFS making the most of our Forest School by toasting marshmallows and exploring what the environment has to offer. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to help for the afternoon, we hope you enjoyed it as much as the children did!

As part of their inquiry into cultures and traditions around the world, Year 1 have been learning about Christmas traditions in Mexico. As well as learning some Spanish words, they had a great time smashing the piñata which led to some fantastic writing

Congratulations to our Y6 Swim Team for coming 2nd overall in the LAT Primary Swimming Gala where a total of 16 academies took part. The team performed brilliantly with everyone playing their part in a combination of individual races and a team relay.  Go Team Horsmonden!

Thank you to the Horsmonden Nostalgia Group for sharing their WWII exhibition with us and keeping the history alive. The children enjoyed listening to the stories and looking through the artefacts

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.

Congratulations to our Year 4 Football Team for winning 7-1 against East Peckham Primary School! They worked together brilliantly, showing all the skills and teamwork practised at Football Five Star. Great work boys and another win for Horsmonden!

Year 4 enjoyed their trip to Temper Temper recently where they learned about cocoa beans as well as experimenting with their own chocolate creations.

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts for our partner school Chapita Primary School -Malawi. With our donation, they have been able to purchase supplies to improve their sanitation. This year, we will be fundraising for tables and chairs as currently, their pupils sit on the floor to learn.

Today children enjoyed sharing their Harvest Boxes with residents of Horsmonden village. This is a long standing tradition that brings the school together with the local community, and is such a heartwarming event to be a part of. Thank you to the parents who generously donated a wide range of produce and for supporting us […]