2023 marks 20years since #Section28 was repealed, a law that prohibited the teaching & awareness of homosexuality.
February is @LGBTHM, a month that educates & celebrates diversity...something as a Trust, we'll always strive for.
#inclusion#diversity#LGBTplusHM#BehindTheLens
Ventureβs Communitree is filling up with the Christmas spirt. The wonderful messages the students send to each otherβ¦ not quite sure any of the students are tall enough to reach the top thoughπ€@OrmistonEast@OrmistonAcads
Around 300,000 tonnes of used clothes are burned or buried in landfill each year.
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It's amazing to see our young people learning about this issue & how they can make a positive change for the future!
#WeWill#iwillFund#nationallottery#youthsocialaction#fastfashion#OneOAT
Wow! Year 8 really impressed us with their contributions to #wewill project in fast fashion today! A huge thank you to Miss Felgate who is leading the project on such a successful launch! @iwill_ormiston@OrmistonAcads
We have seen a fantastic response to our youth social action drive with lots boxes to donate to our chosen charities and 100s of Christmas cards. A huge thank you to all who have taken the time to be involved, the result has been amazing! @iwill_ormiston@WeWillOrmiston#ODA
Weβre very excited about our Christmas Concert. Rehearsals are underway and tickets are available from Eventbrite - osachristmasconcert2022. This year it features our wonderful #wewillsing choir, a collaboration between OSA and @ActonPrimary Get your tickets now! @iwill_ormiston
The second of our youth social action projects is the donation of books to Leave a little library to save books from going to landfill. Donations of a good condition used book, suitable for any age group, esp books for teens. #WeWill@WeWillOrmiston@iwill_ormiston@OrmistonEast
Each Christmas we support #LowestoftFoodbank,to tackle food poverty. This year they are hoping for the β12 donations of Christmasβ. Our aim is to complete βThe 12 days of Christmasβ in each year group πWe are very grateful of any donations @WeWill@OrmistonEast@iwill_ormiston
If any of our academies are raising for the same cause, why not add your donations to the OAT Just Giving page... creating one BIG pot of OAT donations!
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Don't forget to take your festive jumpers!
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#OATfamily#communitysupport@savechildrenuk
This year our festive fundraiser will be for @savechildrenuk π
We'll don our festive jumpers, hats, earrings & Brussels sprouts on Thursday 15 December...we'd love for your to join in & share your festive photos!
To donate click hereπ
https://t.co/rpTuuYGfty
#OneOAT#community
.@Ormiston_Forge are showcasing their #WeWill project at @OATConf22.
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Breaking down the stigma around second hand clothes in their community, the student leadership team have been using their knowledge to educate local primary pupils...amazing #youthsocialaction.
#iwillWeek
The more businesses that sign up for the #PowerOfYouth charter...
...means more young people are given rich opportunities to grow skills, and confidence, while also being a positive change in their communities!
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Happy #iwillWeek2022!
#WeWill#iwillFund#nationallottery
Cyber safety is even more important in today's climate.
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So upskilling students to then mentor younger pupils is not only confidence building but is also keeping everyone safe.
#WeWill#iwillFund#iwillWeek#youthsocialaction#nationallottery
Year 5 students from Loxdale & Villiers primary and Y9 students connected to create some amazing performances to showcase their outstanding knowledge on cyber safety!
#WeWill#iwillFund#OrmistonFamily@WeWillOrmiston
Providing opportunities for young people to use their voices and be heard is something we're always striving for.
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We are sure the @O_SVA students addressed current issues affecting their lives and communities when local MP @griffitha visited the academy.
#WeWill#iwillFund
Last week marked UK Parliament Week, following a number of activities focusing on democracy, parliament, and bringing about change, our student leadership team had the opportunity to meet our Local MP Andrew Griffith. Our leadership team had the opportunity to ask him questions.
Year 8 We Will Recycle day was an amazing day where the whole year were split into teams and created garments from recycled objects before completing a catwalk. The day included a successful swap shop and fun was had by all. @broadlandhigh@ArtTeacherHWN@iwill_ormiston#WeWill