Harry Watts Academy

It's been another successful year for the Wellbeing Warriors at Discover pathway in Harraton. The girls have worked tirelessly throughout the year embedding 'The 5 Ways to Wellbeing' and supported pupils and staff in looking after their mental wellbeing by creating some inviting and fun activities. The girls saw new members joining the group, a mini frog challenge and lots of keep active exercise routines. Its been a fantastic year. 🐸

For the end of year celebrations the Wellbeing Warriors awarded Matthew the Wellbeing Warriors student of the year award for being kind, caring, polite, well mannered, considerate of other people's feelings, a good friend, and also being supportive to his friends and adults. What an amazing young man Matthew is! The Wellbeing Warriors also awarded the staff member of year award to Martin who has worked tirelessly to create an amazing Duke of Edinburgh expedition, becoming a fabulous assistant head teacher and juggling being a class teacher amongst all of his responsibilities. The girls were extremely grateful for everything Martin has done. 👏

Another part of the celebration assembly saw an emotional goodbye to Cerys and Mia who are leaving after an amazing time being a part of Harry Watts Academy. Estelle the girls Wellbeing Warriors group leader was extremely proud of everything they had completed and the passion they had put into everything the had done over the year. The girls were presented with a flower bouquet and word art to show just how much the girls had meant to everyone taking part.

The Wellbeing Warriors will be back in September in the new school year where they will recruiting new Wellbeing Warriors. Keep a look out for the new news story in September! 🌟

But for now we bid you a wonderful and safe summer break. ☀️

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To celebrate the end of a fantastic year, Pink Class went to the beach. The pupils had lots of fun building sandcastles in the sand, playing on the park and enjoyed some delicious ice creams and ice lollies. 🏖️🍦

They even saw lots of dolphins doing flips in the sea. What a lovely way to celebrate the end of an amazing year in Pink Class. Everyone hopes you all have a wonderful summer. 🌟

The pupils in Ash Class visited the park for the final time this year, where the pupils recalled road safety and then had lots of fun at the park. Earlier in the week, they made some gingerbread men and then enjoyed eating them and finally participated in the schools water play. 😃

They all had such a fun last week. 🙌

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Willow Class had a fantastic time at their water play day. Everyone got absolutely soaked in this annual school event. 💧🚿

Both pupils and staff joined in and they can't wait for next year's already. 😄

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Pine Class had their final trip to the fabulous Jesmond Dene. The pupils all explored woodland walks, rivers, and waterfalls. 💧🌳

They also enjoyed visiting pet corner, where they saw alpacas, rabbits, goats, and beautiful birds. The pupils had lots of fun accessing the park play equipment and had a fantastic day. 🐇🐦

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Leopard Class has been enjoying a jam-packed week full of activities.

On Monday, to celebrate filling their Kindness jar, Leopard class visited the local park. The pupils had lots of fun going down the big slide, playing on the swings, spinning on the roundabout, and climbing across the climbing frame. They also enjoyed some end-of-year baking, where they rolled out and decorated some delicious biscuits. 🍪

On Tuesday, they enjoyed their end-of-year trip to the seaside. The pupils visited the park before heading to the beach, where they built sandcastles, explored rock pools, and dipped their toes into the water. 🏖️

Wednesday brought some lovely self-portraits, before putting them together as a huge jigsaw to say thank you to Lauren. In the afternoon, the pupils loved their 'Around the World' pathway part, where they sampled food from different countries, including noodles, pizza, Spanish omelette, chorizo, and delicious pan au chocolat. They also danced to music and took part in lots of fun activities. 😋

On Thursday, Leopard Class enjoyed a teddy bear picnic on the school field, before having fantastic fun during their water play activities. 😃

Friday brought celebrations for their final class birthday of the year and held an award ceremony before having lots of fun during Golden Time. 🎂

Thank you, Leopard Class, for a fantastic year. Everyone has enjoyed every second and shared so many laughs. 🙌👏

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Last week, Harry Watts Academy celebrated the lovely Year 11's at prom. The pupils and staff danced, sang, and some shed a few tears. They all received certificates for their achievements from this year. 🏆🕺🎶

Everyone looked amazing and really enjoyed the night. All of the staff at Harry Watts are so proud of the Year 11's. 👏

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On Wednesday afternoon Tiger Class had a fun party and the special country was Greece. The pupils had lots of different food stalls, which had pita, feta, and hummus. 🧀😋

On Thursday, the pupils had a water fight and the pupils found it hilarious soaking the staff. 💧

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Everyone from Harry Watts Academy wishes everyone a lovely summer break. ☀️

Hi I’m Jazmin and I will be joining Harry Watts in September as Orange Class teacher. 👋

I am currently working as a teaching in a special school for severe learning disabilities and autism in Essex. I’m looking forward to moving back up North and being near my family.

In my spare time, I like anything water-related: swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. I also like reading and spending time with my cats. 🏊‍♀️🐱

I’m so excited to be a part of the Harry Watts community! 😃