Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

We welcomed hundreds of families through our doors for Open Evening 23. It was a chance for prospective pupils to see inside our academy, sample activities and meet our staff and students. The Principal addressed visitors, the Head Girls gave a speech and our band played wonderfully.

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The annual House Cross Country was full of character and once again a resounding success. Students earn points for their House by simply taking part. Always a wonderfully inclusive event.

Students are back making full use of our library facilities, many had been looking forward to getting their hands on a new book after the summer break.The library is open at break time and after school until 4pm every day. Including exiting new novels and reference books the library also stocks revision and study guides, a wide range of recommended reads and a super selection of Manga books.

Open Evening 2023... visit us

Whether you are starting your journey at our academy, or returning after the summer for another year, we are looking forward to welcoming you back.
On Wednesday 6th September we will be welcoming Year 7 and Year 12 followed by:
Thursday 7th September Year 8 and Year 11. Friday 8th September Year 9 and Year 10. Monday 11th September Year 13

URBAN GAMES
From BMX biking and skateboarding to multi sports sessions including cricket, football, cricket, basketball and lots of others hosted by professional coaches from AFC Telford United and Wrekin Riders BMX club, there’s something for everyone at a host of venues.
Best of all, they are completely free and have been funded by the council’s Safer and Stronger Communities project.
Activities are for young people aged 8 - 16.
https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20390/events_and_activities/6460/urban_games

Holiday Activities and Food funded by the DfE for Telford and Wrekin Families.
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Happy Healthy Active Holidays Happy Healthy Active Holidays runs holiday clubs during the Summer, Christmas and Easter school holidays. It's open to children in reception through to year 11 who receive income-related free school meals.

The House Arts Festival is run over three days. Two days of preparation, creativity and rehearsals, culminating in a final day of four performances for the whole school, parents and carers.
This years theme was 'Respect'.

Fabulous feedback for our year 10 students.
Thank you The STEM Workshop Ltd

Some pupils who will be joining us next academic year have been to visit us at one of our transition events.

Congratulations to Year 10 students Percy, Monty, Ezra and Tyler who were in Academy action at the weekend playing for the West Midlands Academy against Yorkshire Carnegie.

This week, we’re supporting and , today students and staff wore green.

We’re proud to be supporting this
- 15 to 21 May. Join in and
help to create a world with good mental health for all. Find out
more and get involved https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 The Mental Health Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is taking place 15 to 21 May, and the theme is anxiety. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event where there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental....

Students receive guidance on making a Swiss Roll from one of our teachers who was once a Chef de Patissier on the QE2 cruise liner.

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby Showband & Senior Jazz Band performed in the finals of the National Concert Band Festival at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
Showband where 1 of only 5 school wind bands to compete and play a set in front of professional adjudicators and Jazz Band were 1 of only 7 school jazz bands to do the same.
To be performing at this event is an achievement in itself in this post Covid era where many music ensembles have ceased to even exist. Jazz Band gained a gold award and Showband gained a platinum award.
All band members have put in much time and effort to achieve this standard, the dedication and commitment they give to the school is incredible.

Amazing homework efforts from year 7 RE students!

10/3/23 Haberdashers' Abraham Darby will remain closed today due to adverse weather conditions and safety concerns.

09/03/23, 10:10am: As a result of worsening weather conditions, we have taken the difficult decision to close the school today. We have already been in contact with parents and carers via email to notify them. Staff are on-site with pupils who are currently unable to return home. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions.

9/3/23. We are anticipating that this evening’s commute, for parents & staff who live & work further afield will be a challenging one. As a result, we have taken the decision to cancel the Y11 parents evening scheduled for this evening. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Fraser Bird Rugby Sevens, a competition open to all Haberdashers schools, was this year hosted by Abraham Darby. Our two teams were very competitive with the U15s finishing 2nd to Monmouth and the U13’s 4th behind Elstree, Adams’ & Monmouth. Well done to Elstree, overall winners. It was once again a superb tournament. Many thanks to all involved.

Year 10 engineering students visited the IN-COMM Training Centre at Nedge Hill, Telford for a Pre-Apprenticeship Taster Day. Pupils toured the college, took part in a design challenge and learnt about apprentice career pathways (in Engineering).
Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology

Open Day at In-Comm Telford - TOMORROW!

We're excited to be back opening our BRAND NEW world-class academy to the public! Come down tomorrow from 10am to:

💸 Discover an exciting debt-free career path
🏢 Tour our world-class advanced academies
🛠 Talk to industry employers and current learners
🗣 Find out more from our fantastic tutors

Last chance to register! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Evf6YB

Bananas! Forty, Year 7 & 8 rugby players have completed a sponsored run, raising money for their upcoming rugby tour. The combined distance ran was equal to the distance they will travel to their rugby tour destination.

21 schools from across the county are taking part in the U13 County Netball Tournament. This year hosted and organised by Haberdashers Abraham Darby, with 11 schools competing for the Plate and 10 for the Trophy, its a fantastic day of netball.

Our French students have been lucky enough to see the Onatti Theatre Company who came in to perform La Maison Hantée. The play was spoken all in French and there were many “Ah ha! I understand it!” moments and belly laughs to be had. A few of our KS3 students were even involved on stage!
Onatti Productions Ltd

As part of National Apprenticeship Week year 12 students spent time networking with the Early and Emerging Talent Team from Capgemini. The team spoke about degree apprenticeships and what they involve from the point of view of the participant and the employer. It was great to see some of our Alumni, in their successful profession, returning to school as part of this event.

Year 11 careers interviews are in full swing – talking all things post 16 pathways.

For Children’s Mental Health Week 2023, we’re encouraging people to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing. When we have healthy connections – to family, friends and others – this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing.

Webb House bake sale, all proceeds to the charity BEAM

Positive and inclusive education around le***an, gay, bisexual and trans lives and identities is just part and parcel of teaching all students about the world they actually live in.

Working hard in mathematics.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, when we remember the millions of people murdered in genocides around the world. Please join us here at 11am for a live stream of the ceremony to commemorate the day.

A number of our 6th form students are taking part in the Brief Educational workshops in Secondary Schools Trial (BESST). The trial aims to find out whether the one day DISCOVER workshop is a suitable programme to take forward as a school-based mental health provision.

A wonderful sunrise to start the new week at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
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Our students will be performing the musical Annie with three evening shows in late March. Get your tickets now.