Adna Harris

Vice Principal T&L and English teacher in Leicester secondary school. Teach First ‘14.

[Adna Harris @AdnaHarris]

Today Year 7 got their hands on their brand new copies of ‘The Tempest’. We had a drumroll before we sniffed the new book smell. One scholar raised his hand to say he felt inspired. #newschoolperks #areadingschool @CastleMeadAcad

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

A special shoutout must go to members of the Senior Leadership Team who came as Miss Trunchbull, Matilda, and Bruce Bogtrotter and his chocolate cake from ‘Matilda’! 📖 🍰

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

We look forward to welcoming colleagues to CMA to look at how we enact a Culture of Critique: effective line-management, QA and Professional Learning, and how all of these align to promote continuous improvement.

Led by our brilliant Vice Principal, Ms Harris @AdnaHarris

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

We are looking for a brilliant teacher to join Team English, led by the exceptional @LVCWoods 💫

If you are unapologetically ambitious on behalf of young people, apply here:
https://t.co/h9LXbH9fZ1

#ExcellenceInTheHeartOfLeicester

[Alice Walker @AliceWalks96]

Last exam tomorrow- let's go!! 💫

[Lily Woods @LVCWoods]

📘Team English assembling for final revision afternoon
📗Team Repro laminating quotations for last minute, rain-proof revision
📙Team Premises out with the cable ties ready for Monday

First ever GCSE English exams at my wonderful school; my first ever as HoD. We got this 💪🏼💙🌱

[Stuart Carroll FCCT @stuart_carroll1]

And just like that shes back! 🔥 Fantastic Friday PL from @AdnaHarris bringing her invigorating voice and high levels of enthusiasm!

Here are some of my reflections from the PL but also how the PL links into other areas of our teaching practice!

🧵A thread!

[Tom Hague @TomHague88]

Team goals.

[Tom Hague @TomHague88]

Over five years graft, and counting. Recognition for the ambition of the whole team @CastleMeadAcad

It’s not necessarily what you achieve in life that counts, but who you do it with.

This one is for all of the families and colleagues who believed in us.

https://t.co/tPb7lzGTwN

[Michael Rule @rulemike]

2019 - I walked around empty temporary accommodation. 2021 - I walked around a building site. Both times @TomHague88 articulated a clear vision of outstanding education in Leicester. How right he was. Well done to the whole @CastleMeadAcad community - an honour to be part of.

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

It is with immense pride we officially announce that we have received an ‘Outstanding’ rating in our first ever Ofsted inspection.

We could not have achieved this without the support of scholars, families, staff and the @TMETrust

Read the report here – https://t.co/aJJnOsR7jN

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

Ready to make a lasting impact on young lives? Our Teach First ambassadors are on a mission to inspire the next generation.

Sign up with @TeachFirst and be part of the change.

[Tom Hague @TomHague88]

This place. This team. This mission.

Equally in awe and proud of them all.

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

Our school community is complete!

From 240 scholars in 2019 we now have a full cohort of 1218 scholars! It's been an incredible journey so far and we can't wait for the next chapter.

#CMAProudFriday

[Tom Hague @TomHague88]

‘From humble beginnings come great things’

Just 26 staff pictured here on a sunny day back on day one, to 190 colleagues united tomorrow.

Our 4th birthday party @CastleMeadAcad kicking off over the next few days.

It feels significant. Let’s make a splash.

[Castle Mead Academy @CastleMeadAcad]

We are delighted to be hosting @LeicsSCITT Key Stage 3 Experience Day at CMA today.

CMA staff are providing insight into progression across subjects and transition to secondary school. We hope trainees have a wonderful secondary experience with us.

[Tasnim Yusuf @tas_paradis]

A delightful, sunny morning spent @CastleMeadAcad with the lovely @AdnaHarris discussing all things literacy and great to bump into @rulemike and @MrBartlettHist again as well 😊#teamtmet