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Pupils get a taste for world foods

6 Dec Pupils get a taste for world foods Children from primary schools across Teesside, County Durham and Hartlepool came together recently (4 December) to host their very own International Food Festival. Pupils from Ad Astra Academy Trust schools… Read More
3 Dec Celebrating the Stars in our Schools A group of primary schools across Teesside, Hartlepool and County Durham have teamed up with UNISON to acknowledge the fantastic work undertaken by school support staff. ‘Stars in our Schools’… Read More
26 Nov Ofsted praise for Barnard Grove A Hartlepool primary school has received praise from Ofsted following a recent inspection. Inspectors visited Barnard Grove Primary School on 5/6 November 2024 as part of Ofsted’s national programme of… Read More
14 Oct Forty school staff join growing Trust A group of schools across Teesside and County Durham have welcomed forty new staff during a special event. Ad Astra Academy Trust, which has ten primary schools under its umbrella,… Read More
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