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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Kayleigh Trainor 🙌 NQT ➡️ Head of Humanities at Burnt Mill Academy ➡️ Assistant Head at Forest Hall School 💛#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/MSw68rFA3o

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Kayleigh Trainor 🙌 NQT ➡️ Head of Humanities at Burnt Mill Academy ➡️ Assistant Head at Forest Hall School 💛#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/MSw68rFA3o

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26/02/24

📣 Year 9, 10 and 11📣 Make the most of the Summer School opportunities available from Imperial College London.https://t.co/Jd6y1BblcE

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15/02/24

📚 Are you book ready? 📚 Share your love of reading this World Book Day! 📚 The more creative the better... pic.twitter.com/Vqjoh9FBdd

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10/02/24

🏙️ Jack the Ripper Walking Tour enhances learning. Year 10 pupils enjoyed the Jack the Ripper walking tour bringing their classroom learning beyond the school environment. pic.twitter.com/1SCbR7tlEX

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10/02/24

A successful collapsed timetbale day allowed Year 11 students to gain interview experience from Wendy at Clinical pic.twitter.com/kZKFkOeSv5

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26/01/24

Interactive WW1 workshop brings the curriculum alive.Year 9 pupils experienced a whistle stop tour of the Great War, covering the start, the old empires, alliances, assassination, revolution and battles. pic.twitter.com/l3W3mpthJY

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22/01/24

We look forward to welcoming Parents/Carers, Pupils and the local community to the 'FHS Wellbeing Fete' pic.twitter.com/gmcoUGsvqz

15/01/24

🌟 Cambridge Teaching AwardsThe Cambridge Teaching Awards are now open for nominatins. If you would like to nominate a teacher for an award please use the following link where you can also find information: https://t.co/TTGdSIePEY

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12/01/24

❤️Thank you to for sponsoring Forest Hall School with two Mega Paint Sets.All the students are excited to use your products at Warhammer Club. pic.twitter.com/62iDFVTxdm

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11/01/24

🍞 The best masterclass since sliced bread! 🍞 Year 10 got to learn the skills and tips from an expert baker. 🍞Alan Ackroyd, a retired baker, visited Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students for a masterclass in bread-making. pic.twitter.com/lyr19tPJg8

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07/01/24

We look forward to welcoming the FHS community to this incredibly informative event. pic.twitter.com/lxGmnIRAtQ

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21/12/23

🎄🎅🤶An exceptional end to the Autumn term...Eagle Charity Week ✔️Christmas dinner 🍽️✔️PTA Sweet stall 🍬✔️Food Bank donations delivered 🥫✔️Acts of Kindness provided to many families ❤️ ✔️Wishing all families a safe and peaceful Christmas break. pic.twitter.com/ffqaCmmcfR

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09/12/23

🧁Cake sale is a spooky success. 🧁Year 11 students held a charity cake sale to raise money for local charity. 🧁Mrs Down states, 'The pupils done all of the hard work, and made sure the Halloween theme had lots of entertainment for students who attended the cake sale!' pic.twitter.com/9jo1uuHpTX

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08/12/23

🎄🤶🎅 THANK YOU 🎅🤶🎄🎄 Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the PTA Christmas raffle. 🤶 The draw has taken place and all winners have been notified.🎅 The PTA would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who donated prizes. pic.twitter.com/IJJt718Q8r

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04/12/23

📣Food Bank Collection Reminder.🥫 All donations towards the Uttlesford Food Bank Collection must be received by Friday 8th December. 💚 Thank you in advance for your continued support in the local community. pic.twitter.com/8Ik03SXI5j

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03/12/23

🎟️🎄FINAL REMINDER🎫 ALL ticket stubs and money must be returned by Monday 4th December to be added to the draw. pic.twitter.com/MAtlXhWicq

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28/11/23

🎅🎄 December Advent Calendar of Kindness🤶🎅 Show kindness to yourself and others this December by ticking off each act of kindness. pic.twitter.com/PQ6SbpcqSW

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27/11/23

🎟️ PTA Raffle Tickets🎫 Please ensure all ticket stubs are returned with money no later than Monday 4th December. 🎟️ If you require any additional tickets, contact Miss Trainor pic.twitter.com/JAw2bQi8WT

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23/11/23

🎓 Year 11 Class of 2023👏We are looking forward to welcoming you back this evening to celebrate your exceptional achievements. 🎄Our wonderful PTA will be serving refreshments and selling raffle tickets for the annual Christmas raffle- this will be cash only. pic.twitter.com/jyCRSdUmY5

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Boys develop sewing to help those in need

Boys develop sewing to help those in need

Posted: 20th April 2020

Three boys have developed their sewing skills to help those in need during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Students at Forest Hall School are being encouraged to not only study English and maths during the school shutdown, but to find creative hobbies they enjoy.

Ollie and Leo Kiernan, Year 8, had been taught to sew at school. Now, the twins are bringing joy to older people by making and gifting calming lavender bags.

Proud mum Lynsey said: “Their great nan is in isolation on her own, so they made lavender bags to send to her, along with letters and photos to cheer her up.

“A friend works at a local care home and had said they were trying hard to keep residents happy and entertained while they are not allowed any visitors. The children felt it would be a brilliant idea to give them some lavender bags, so they made lots more.

“Both of the boys are dyslexic, so following instructions is difficult for them. After learning to sew at school, they got a sewing machine at home and taught themselves how to use it by watching YouTube videos. I am amazed at what they have done.

“I am so proud of them. Each year, I encourage them to do something for charity, whether it be cake sales or collections. For them to want to do this for those who are missing their families so much is a lovely thing to do.

“The school has been brilliant, calling us to see how the boys are getting on.”

The boys, who have also taught younger sister Kitty to sew, left the bags on the doorstep of Mountfitchet House Care Home and waved at the residents through the window.

Daisy Morris, care assistant at Mountfitchet House, said: “It was so lovely of Ollie, Leo and Kitty to make the lavender bags and give us some lovely treats. It made the residents’ and our day.”

A resident said: “The lavender bags were beautifully made. They reminded me of when I used to do my sewing. Every time I smell them, it makes me smile.”

The boys have also made dog beds out of old duvet covers they are going to donate to animal charities.

Year 10 student Morgan Ingram has also got creative while the school is closed, making drawstring bags for nurses to take their uniforms home in and put straight in the washing machine to avoid spreading the virus.

Mum Tanya, chair of the school’s PTA, said: “I saw an appeal on social media for people who could sew to help make these drawstring bags. So, I started making them and Morgan asked whether he could help. He studied textiles at school and so knew how to use the sewing machine.

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