30th November 2017
The decipher assist programme is a peer-led intervention aimed at promoting smoke-free behaviours among children aged 12-13 years. Year 8 academy students took part in a survey at the beginning of last term. The survey asked students who they thought were good leaders and role models within their year group. From the survey, the top […]
20th November 2017
This year we held an Ormiston Horizon Christmas Card competition. Students with winning designs would not only receive prizes but would have their artwork made into cards to be sold at the Christmas Fayre. We were inundated with entries and choosing the winning designs was a difficult task, however we are pleased to announce the […]
17th November 2017
This week three of our Year 9 students took part in The Rotary Club’s Youth Speaking Competition at Stoke-on-Trent College. Ashley Moran took on the role of speaker, Ellen Callow performed the role of chair personp and Sean Nhuta was the team’s ‘vote of thanks’. They delivered an inspiring and engaging presentation on the positive […]
9th November 2017
Year 10 students completed a series of workshops with business volunteers this week, which were built around a unique product of “Who am I?” where Humanutopia staff challenged students to open up and be honest with both the team and themselves. It focussed on how communication affects relationships and inner confidence. In one inspiring day, […]
3rd November 2017
Students from Miss Foster’s Art master-class enjoyed a trip to Staffordshire University this week at the Creative Arts and Engineering Department, and the China Halls at Spode. They participated in several activities including the wave maker ‘light and sound’ experimentation, using materials and structures collaboratively, problem solving, getting creative with clay and watching the final […]