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Tuesday 10 February 2026 Safer Internet Day It's #SaferInternetDay and we hope you enjoyed watching our students talking on @gmb this morning about the dangers of Ai and using Ai as a companion!#JamesHornsbyFamily #JamesHornsby #Laindon
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Tuesday 10 February 2026 Good Morning Britain! Keep an eye on Good Morning Britain tomorrow morning as our students will be featured speaking about the use of Ai!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Monday 9 February 2026 Well-Being Dogs Did you know about our lovely staff well-being dogs that attend school regularly?#JamesHornsbyFamily #JamesHornsby #Zenith
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Wednesday 4 February 2026 Chinese New Year 12.02.26 #SaveTheDate ...Join us as we celebrate #ChineseNewYear in the canteen on February 12th!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Tuesday 3 February 2026 Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 💚 Children's Mental Health Week 2026 💚Next week at The James Hornsby School, we're proud to be taking part in Children's Mental Health Week with the theme “This Is My Place.”We're celebrating the importance of belonging, wellbeing, and creating a safe, supportive environment where every young person feels valued, heard, and able to thrive. 🫶Mental health matters every day — and this week is a powerful reminder that school should be a place where everyone feels they belong.#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace #MentalHealthMatters #JamesHornsbySchool 💛
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Monday 2 February 2026 Year 7 Girls Basketball Fantastic performance from the #Year7 girls #Basketball team, winning their second league game 26-10. Outstanding mindset shown in the second half to build on a narrow lead. Player of the match was split between Harlee and Lola 💪#JamesHornsbyFamily
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Thursday 29 January 2026 Year 10 Speed Networking event What an incredible buzz at our Year 10 Speed Networking event! Our students had the amazing opportunity to connect with a plethora of inspiring employers and local companies, exploring the diverse and exciting pathways available to them after Year 11.It was fantastic to see our students confidently engaging, asking brilliant questions, and making valuable connections! A massive thank you to all the organisations who brought their expertise and passion to James Hornsby School:@DWP (Department for Work and Pensions)@RoyalAirForceUK (RAF)#Ipeco Holdings@ActiveEssex@SouthendUnitedFC@BarclaysUK@Metro_Bank@NHSuk (NHS)@Murphygroup@LeonardoUK@TCHCGapsCollegeBasildonYour involvement is absolutely vital in shaping the aspirations of our next generation. Our Year 10s are definitely one step closer to writing their own incredible futures!#InspiringFutures #JamesHornsbyFamily #Apprenticeships
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Wednesday 28 January 2026 Attendance lead - well done Apollo! #Apollo are still in the lead for attendance since the beginning of the #Academic year, but Atlantis are working hard to close that gap and were the top college last week!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Tuesday 27 January 2026 Thanks Tesco for our stationery donation! Thank you to Tesco – Langdon Hills, for the stationary donations! We will be giving these out to our students and staff!#Tesco #JamesHornsbyFamily #JamesHornsby
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Friday 23 January 2026 KPMG - January 2026 Our students had an inspiring day in Canary Wharf visiting **KPMG** as part of their *Opening Doors to Opportunity* programme. 🌟From navigating the early morning rush hour commute to touring the KPMG offices, students gained a real insight into professional life in the city. They also had the chance to speak directly with KPMG employees about their career journeys and future pathways.A highlight of the day was an **AI-based workshop**, where students explored how artificial intelligence could support a company's marketing strategy. They performed brilliantly, working collaboratively, sharing mature and creative ideas, and finishing with a professional, engaging pitch delivered confidently to their peers, teachers and KPMG staff. 👏This visit was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to see the wide range of prospects available to them in the future. An inspiring and memorable day for all involved!#JamesHornsbyFamily #Zenith
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Thursday 22 January 2026 Throwback Thursday - Autumn 2025 KS3 Art Winners It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're showcasing the winners for the Autumn Term KS3 Art award. Huge congratulations to those receiving awards!#Art #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Wednesday 21 January 2026 Free Breakfast! #FreeBreakfast #JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Monday 19 January 2026 Parent-Friendly Schools award We are pleased to announce we have achieved the Parent-Friendly Schools award from Parentkind. We are dedicated to developing strong, positive partnerships with parent and carers, and this accreditation demonstrates that. This is an incredible milestone and one we wanted to share with all, but rest assured we are always working hard to get better and improve our connections and relationships with parents and carers!#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily
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Wednesday 14 January 2026 Amazing attendance achievements! A HUGE "Well Done" to our James Hornsby Students!Your hard work and commitment to #Attendance this year has been incredible – so many success stories to celebrate!Attendance matters because it's the foundation for success in your chosen path. Every day in school is a step closer to achieving your goals, unlocking opportunities, and building the skills for a bright future.Keep aiming high – together, we're making amazing progress!#JamesHornsbyFamily #Zenith
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Tuesday 13 January 2026 Super 7 Learning Habits Reminder The Super 7 are the learning habits we want to help develop in all students at James Hornsby. While New Year resolutions might already be fading, please keep pushing these habits for daily school life.#JamesHornsby #JamesHornsbyFamily #Zenith
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Monday 12 January 2026 What motivates you? Are you chasing the medal or the mastery?At school, we see two kinds of fuel that drive success. They are both powerful, but one is a lot more sustainable!Intrinsic Motivation (The Inner Fire): This is the drive that comes from inside you—the joy of finally smashing a tough Maths problem, the satisfaction of understanding that science lesson, or the pride in your own hard work. It's about personal growth, self-satisfaction, and genuine curiosity.Extrinsic Motivation (The Reward Part): This is the motivation that comes from the outside—the high grade, the medal, the praise from your teachers, or that bit of pocket money for doing something round the house. It's a quick, powerful hit of dopamine, pushing you to perform!You are driven by both, but one more than the other. What type of motivation fuels your brain?The secret to long-term success in secondary school and in life is having a Growth Mindset and knowing that motivation is the fuel to get y
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Tuesday 16 December 2025 Parent Christmas Chocolate Gift Raffle #Raffle #JamesHornsby #Zenith
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Thursday 11 December 2025 Celebrating Christmas in the canteen We'll be celebrating #Christmas in our canteen on the following days!Monday 15th- P2 Atlantis, P4 ApolloTuesday 16th- P2 Endeavour, P4 DiscoveryWednesday 17th- P2 Year 11 #JamesHornsbyFamily #Zenith
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Wednesday 10 December 2025 Oxford University Talk A massive THANK YOU to Lucy from #OxfordUniversity for speaking to our students yesterday about the opportunities that #University life can bring!#JamesHornsbyFamily #JamesHornsby
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Tuesday 9 December 2025 Digital Literacy - Year 7 This term, #Year7 students have been diving into the world of #DigitalLiteracyThey've been mastering Microsoft Word and PowerPoint while learning about online safety and cyber security. From crafting creative presentations to learning how to protect themselves in the digital space, our students have been busy building skills that will empower them for the future! Next term they will be learning about artificial intelligence and its uses!#JamesHornsbyFamily
