Jan 20, 2023 | Ackworth School, Old Scholar
On 19th January, Ackworth School’s Old Scholar representatives made the trip down to London to meet with Old Scholars in the South of England. It was fantastic to see to see you all and to watch connections re-establish amongst this group.
Left to right: Victoria (AOS 92), Georgina (AOS 91), Clive (AOS 81), Emmanuelle (AOS 82), Robert (AOS 81), Stephen (AOS 82), Anton Maree, Head of Ackworth School, and his wife Alison Maree
One attendee stated that is was a “great night!”.
Another quoted, “Thanks very much for organising last evening. It was an interesting event and was good to hear of the developments and to meet some fellow Old Scholars”
Thank you to all those who attended and supported this event.
Jan 18, 2023 | Ackworth School
Ackworth School is proud to be working in conjunction with the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Every November, Ackworth School partakes in Anti-Bullying week which brings awareness to the ABA by running activities schools can get involved in, such as Odd Sock Day. Here at Ackworth School, we continuously support these campaigns physically and over our social media platforms. ABA’s theme for November 2022 was “Reach Out” and there was a variety of resources which assisted our themed assemblies and activities throughout the week.
The ABA also run a range of events throughout the year for new and existing members.
If you would like to read more about the amazing work that Anti-Bullying Alliance does in schools and for young people, you can find many helpful resources over on their website.
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Jan 16, 2023 | Ackworth School, Sport
We celebrate the achievements of our pupils within and outside of school. Over the weekend of the 15th January, Jack (fifth form) jumped at the Northern Indoor Championships at Sheffield Institute of Sport, taking home a gold medal! He achieved a clearance of 1.90m. Congratulations Jack!
Jan 13, 2023 | Ackworth School
Congratulations are due to our Table Tennis Academy. During the weekend of 7th January 2023 it was the Senior National qualification tournament where both Rebecca and Felix played. Felix went into the tournament ranked 27 and finished the tournament in 3rd place! His performance’s were outstanding and the team were both shocked yet excited for him to finish this high in a senior tournament.
Equally as impressive, Rebecca was due to finish 9th place and also finished 4th in the women. Rebecca also beat the number 1 women ranked in the tournament. She played outstanding all competition.
Coach, Sam Mabey said, “For me as a coach I was so pleased for them and to have 2 players in the semi final at a tournament like this is not something you see a lot. This also means that both of them qualify for the Senior National Championships in March.”
Sam Mabey, Coach for Ackworth School Table Tennis Academy
Table Tennis
Jan 12, 2023 | Ackworth School
Logo designed by one of our pupils.
Ackworth School is a place where students should feel safe, accepted, and respected for who they are. Last year, the school launched a Pride group, aimed at the LGBTQ+ community, but of course welcome for anyone to attend.
Run by Oliver McCarthy-Bell, and with sixth form mentors, the group explores issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community, and so far have covered topics such as dealing with homophobia, coming out to family, exploring attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people in religion, and learning about some important events in LGBTQ+ history, such as the Stonewall Riots.
The group currently has both 2nd and 3rd formers regular attending, but the group is open to any students, both day students and borders. The group meets on a Tuesday break time, in the Music Centre Hall.
Resources: for advice visit www.stonewall.org.uk
Jan 9, 2023 | Ackworth School, Junior School, Old Scholar, Senior School, Sixth Form
The Head of Ackworth School, Anton Maree, has announced that he will be retiring from his role at the end of the Spring Term in April 2024.
Anton Maree said: “After 10 years at the school it is the right time to move on and give someone else the chance to set the tone and determine the direction. Being the Head of the school has been an honour and a privilege. I know that change can create uncertainty but Ackworth has survived through unforeseeable and testing times. I look forward to the rest of my time at this wonderful school”.
David Bunney, Clerk to the School Committee, said “ Anton has done so much to further the school and to help the local community. He leaves a strong legacy for his successor to build on. The whole school community wish him well when retirement eventually comes in April next year”.
The School Committee have now started their search for a new Head.
