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Schools commit to Wellbeing Charter

8 Oct Schools commit to Wellbeing Charter A group of schools across Teesside and County Durham have launched a new charter to ensure the wellbeing of all staff. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten primary schools… Read More
20 Aug Schools team up to support bed charity A group of schools across Teesside and County Durham have pledged their support to a charity that provides free beds for struggling families. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten… Read More
13 Aug School raises over £6000 for good causes A Hartlepool primary school has raised over £6000 for two very worthy causes. Children and staff at Barnard Grove Primary School took part in the ‘Mini Miles for Men & Women… Read More
24 Jul Valued school employee bows out after 38 years’ service A Hartlepool higher level teaching assistant has waved goodbye after serving a primary school for over thirty-eight years. Colette Richardson, who has worked in a number of roles at Barnard… Read More
15 Jul School staff receive recognition for long service A group of staff from schools across Teesside and County Durham have been recognised for their commitment and long service. The 64 staff members have accumulated over 1000 years between… Read More
9 Jul Inspirational leader stands down from education role A well-known Hartlepool public figure is to stand down from a key education role which he has held for the last nine years. Chris Simmons has been Chair of Ad… Read More
5 Jul Pupil Power is the theme for school conference Pupil power was one of the central themes at an education conference which took place in Middlesbrough recently (Monday 1 July). Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten primary schools… Read More
11 Jun Pupils demonstrate their sporting prowess Children from ten primary schools across Teesside and County Durham came together recently (7 June) to demonstrate their sporting talents. Pupils from Ad Astra Academy Trust schools met up for… Read More