Amanda Phillips receives CBE
Amanda Phillips, Executive Principal, was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for her services to education, in the New Year 2015 Honours List. She received her honour at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on 12 June.
We are all extremely proud that Amanda’s contribution to education has been recognised in this way. Her dedication over many years to the pupils and families in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, other London Boroughs and as a national leader of education has been second to none. There are many in education and many thousands of children to whose lives she has made a very significant difference over the years.
Happy holidays!
After a highly successful year for all our academies, we wish pupils, parents, carers, staff, governors, directors and all friends/associates of Paradigm Trust a happy summer break. We look forward to working with you all again from September!
Culloden Primary Academy judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
Please click here for press release.
Old Ford demonstrates IT excellence
Pupils at Old Ford Primary have continued to develop excellent video editing and production skills. Videos can be viewed on the Paradigm Trust YouTube channel. Anfal’s video Adventures in Chocolate is definitely worth a look – fingers crossed it doesn’t melt in this hot weather 🙂
Solebay Primary Academy expands with a new nursery
Solebay Primary Academy will welcome children aged between three and four for the first time with the opening of its new nursery in September 2015. The nursery will offer places for 52 young children in the local area.
Replicating the model used in Paradigm Trust’s other schools, Old Ford Primary Academy and Culloden Primary Academy, the nursery will allow the school to expand its intake whilst ensuring its pupils are well-equipped to continue their educational journey when they reach the age of five.
The school day will be the same for the nursery as it is for the school’s older pupils, commencing at 8.55am and ending at 3.30pm. It will consist of activities that will be both led by the teachers and initiated by the children themselves, as part of a model that has been recognised at Paradigm Trust’s other schools as having a significant impact on the children’s attainment and progress in the early years foundation stage.
Amanda Phillips, Executive Principal of Paradigm Trust, said.
“This new nursery is an exciting step for Solebay Primary Academy and will allow us to apply a model that has proven to be highly successful in our other schools. By introducing our pupils to Paradigm Trust’s approach to teaching and learning from an early age, we are putting them in the best possible position to hit the ground running when they reach reception. We look forward to seeing the positive effects of this in years to come.”
How to apply for a nursery place at Solebay
For a full-time nursery place from 1st September 2015, parents/carers are advised to request a nursery application form from a member of the school administration team and are urged to arrange a visit and to attend the planned “Stay and Play” sessions.
Career opportunities within Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is currently recruiting for a primary teacher of the deaf (start September 2015).
Applications are warmly invited from those who feel they have the relevant skills, experience, drive and ambition.
Documentation is provided, below.
Career opportunities within Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is currently recruiting for primary phase class teachers (start September 2015).
Applications are warmly invited from those who feel they have the relevant skills, experience, drive and ambition.
Documentation is provided, below.
GarageBand comes to Old Ford Primary
20 children from years 1 and 2 were chosen to compose and produce their own music using Apple GarageBand in a three week project with music specialist Joe Allen.
From Adam’s epic “DJ Adam” to Zahraa’s masterpiece “Exciting Music”, the children wowed their peers in a special sharing assembly before half term. Each child received a certificate of achievement for their excellent music.
You can listen on the school YouTube channel.
Good luck…
…in your end of key stage 2 tests to all Y6 pupils across both Culloden Primary and Old Ford Primary. You have worked tremendously hard throughout the year, and particularly the last few months, and now is the time to enjoy and show off!