I think this is important enough to say again: if your school doesn't allot a *minimum* of an hour a week to curriculum then curriculum is not being taken seriously 1/7

Our young gardeners are excited to showcase their wheelbarrow at #BBCGardenersWorldLive #wearestar

This morning we welcomed Mr. Hayton a Chartered Engineer, who came to talk to us about his job for our first careers assembly. Mr. Hayton talked about other career opportunities linked to working with water and linked the subjects he most uses in his role.

An oldie but a goodie.

imagine falling in love with someone and then finding out they get up during the middle of an over at the cricket 🤮

Huge congratulations to the wonderful ⁦Christine Counsell⁩ who is exactly the kind of person these awards should recognise. A towering figure in modern UK education. schoolsweek.co.uk/kings-birthday…

Last week Nursery have loved making charcoal drawings and pizzas in forest school. We have started our topic on minibeasts so this week we have been exploring what they look like and creating our own magnifying glasses. #WeAreStar

1W have been using their scientific enquiry skills to make observations of what wild plants can be found in our area. #WeAreStar

On Thank A Teacher Day, our teachers have been very moved by this thoughtful gift and poem from one of our wonderful families. #wearestar #ThankATeacherDay

A few treats to Thank our amazing teachers and staff. ThankaTeacherUK #WeAreStar

We are thrilled to share that our school has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in all five areas of the Ofsted inspection framework. This is a huge achievement and a proud moment for the entire school community. Read the full report: olivehackney.com/news-story/out… #WeAreStar

On Tuesday, children in 1/2NW enjoyed a fabulous trip to Bradford Cathedral. Children learnt about the history of the Cathedral and its badge and will be using this in their writing back in school.

We are proud to share that The Olive School, Hackney has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in all five areas of the Ofsted inspection framework. Congratulations The Olive School, Hackney! Read the full report: staracademies.org/news-story/out… #WeAreStar

We made history as part of Bradford 'Sing, Dance, Leap' – performing alongside hundreds of pupils in front of an audience of more than 2,000! 📰Read more: thornburyprimary.com/pupils-sing-da… #WeAreStar #Bradford2025 #CityOfCulture2025

Ambition is a core value that drives us at Star. We encourage our pupils to dream big and set their sights high, knowing that with hard work, dedication and the right support, their goals are within reach. Together, we strive for excellence in all we do. #WeAreStar #Ambition

All modelled writing MUST be done LIVE with a pen in your hand either on a visualiser, the board, the flip chart or a tablet cast to your big screen. A thread 🧵👇

Dad on Rishabh Pant’s celebration, ‘Tsk, you wouldn’t find cricketers doing that in my day. You raised your bat, doffed your cap and shook the hand of the other batsman.’ 😂 #ENGvsIND

What a wonderful trip Nursery had to enhance their special story of the week. Thank you to FirstBusUK for a great experience 👏

The wonderful kitchen team at Starbank Road put on a 'fantastique' French feast today for the children with an array of French food options available. Children loved tasting new things, all the while practising their French conversational skills. Bon appétit!

Do you want to play your part in delivering outstanding learning and teaching to young people in disadvantaged communities? If so, becoming a leader at one of our schools might just be the best career move you ever make. Learn more: jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/Ho… #WeAreStar #edujobs