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Swapping Classroom for the Boardroom

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:36:18 GMT

Enterprising Year 8 students recently swapped the classroom for the boardroom when they took part in the Natwest Enterprise Challenge

Deaf Awareness Week

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:24 GMT

Students and staff in the ERHPS (Enhanced Resource Provision for Hearing Support) at Jack Hunt School are always busy helping students and their local community become more aware of what it’s like to be deaf, and this week is exceptionally important as it’s National Deaf Awareness Week.

Pledge Against Prejudice - The Next Generation

Wed, 8 May 2013 10:50:38 GMT

Over the last four years, the Pledge Against Prejudice movement has grown from strength to strength in its vow to keep Jack Hunt school prejudice free.

Putting Leadership Skills into Practise in China

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:28:57 GMT

Twenty-two very weary but excited Jack Hunt and St John Fisher students along with four staff have just returned home from this year’s China exchange trip.

Louis Smiths Olympic Achievements Inspire Students

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:50:57 GMT

Today Olympic double medal winning gymnast and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Louis Smith visited Jack Hunt School to inspire and motivate our Year 11 students

Celebrating Success

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:08:48 GMT

The school is committed to being part of the multi-cultural community and as part of that commitment organised an event with the Pakistani Heritage Senior Citizen Association to celebrate the success of Key Stage 3 Pakistani Heritage Students.

Sainsbury's School Games

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:23:20 GMT

Just before the Easter Holidays, Jack Hunt School Co-Hosted the Cambridgeshire County, Spring School Games

First Day in Shanghai!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:07:50 GMT

Hello from a warmer Shanghai, today has been much warmer and sunnier, more like the weather you seem to be enjoying!
Keep up to date with our China Exchange Blog

Deaf Students Receive Diana Active Campaigner Award

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:36:39 GMT

A group of deaf students from Jack Hunt School have been awarded the Diana Active Campaigner Award in recognition for their work within our school and local community.

British Airways Language Award Proves A Soaring Success

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:35:59 GMT

Congratulations to all 23 Jack Hunt students who recently passed the British Airways Language Flag Award (BALFA) in Urdu.

New Videos to Maximise Learning Potential

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:38:36 GMT

In recent months we have been working with a media production company to produce five short vdeos clips which will help parents support their children's learning development at home.

Murder Mystery - Who Killed Mrs Kolbie?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:12:15 GMT

You may have heard the rumours in recent days of Murder at Jack Hunt School so we probably ought to set the record straight! This Tuesday saw us embark upon our latest Deep Learning Day, this time with a Murder Mystery theme.

Future Paralympic Hopes

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:46:42 GMT

Congratulations to Year 11 student, Ben Knighton who was recently selected from 22 people to attend an England Football Association, Cerebral Palsy “CP” Development Squad Training Weekend.

Comic Relief Capers!

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:21:57 GMT

This year Comic Relief took place on Friday 18th March and Jack Hunt School again took up the bi-annual fundraising challenge.

Under 16's Girls Football Team Scoring Success

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:02:08 GMT

The Under 16’s Girls Five-a-Side Football Team have been a scoring success in two recent tournaments.

Students Go Further for Fairtrade Fortnight

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:17:00 GMT

Jack Hunt School marked the nationally celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight which ran from Monday 25 February to Sunday 10 March.

Students compete in the Peterborough Drama Festival

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:52:07 GMT

On Saturday 2 March, 12 Jack Hunt students took part in the Peterborough Drama Festival at Dogsthorpe Infant and Junior School. The Festival, which has taken part in the city since the 1950’s, saw over 700 entrants take part in the three day event.

Year 7 Netball News

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:04:34 GMT

The Year 7 Netball Team has been playing on a regular basis and has recently played matches against five different schools: Arthur Mellows Village College, Ormiston Bushfield Academy, The Kings School, Nene Park Academy and Hampton College.

Katie Qualifies for International Swim Competition

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:35:25 GMT

Good Luck to Year 8 student, Katie Brown who has qualified to compete in the 200m fly and 200m freestyle events at the British Gas International Open Meet in Leeds between 7th and 10th March 2013.

Indoor Rowing Success

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:54:38 GMT

Congratulations to the teams from Jack Hunt who have been regularly taking part in the Peterborough Schools Indoor Rowing League throughout the year.

Got To Dance Live Semi-Final

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:11:11 GMT

On Sunday 24 February, 100 students and staff were lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend the live recording of the Sky 1 TV programme, “Got To Dance”.

Britney Makes Runner Up in National Competition

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:06:51 GMT

Congratulations to Year 9 student, Britney Taylor for her success in the 'Meet the Grunts' Art Competition.

Deaf Students meet Evelyn Glennie

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:00:38 GMT

As part of the NDCS Stolen Futures Campaign, young deaf students from Jack Hunt met Evelyn Glennie and enjoyed a tour of her work space.

Take Over Day

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:42:09 GMT

On Wednesday 20 February our students were given the chance to “Take Over” schools and local businesses.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:28:33 GMT

Annually, the world remembers the victims of the Holocaust through Holocaust Memorial Day, where communities share silences and wear pins or badges to commemorate those made victims of prejudice.

Water Supply Challenge

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:24:44 GMT

On the 31st January students with the highest number of positive behaviour points had the opportunity to take part in the Water Supply Challenge with Anglian Water as part of the half termly theme ‘Citizen Me'.

School Musical a Sell Out

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:24:08 GMT

For the second time in 10 years, Jack Hunt School’s Musical Theatre Group performed the musical version of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, on four nights to full houses.

Sign2Sing World Record Attempt

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 08:43:37 GMT

On Wednesday 6 February 2013, at precisely 2.45pm, children, young people and adults from the local Peterborough deaf community supported Middleton and Jack Hunt School children with their respective Sign2Sing attempts.

Theatre and Dance Academy Ballet Results

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:55:14 GMT

The Jack Hunt Theatre & Dance Academy are delighted to announce a superb set of results from their recent ballet exam session.

Year 13 Student Hits National News!

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:12:52 GMT

We are very proud of year 13 student, Tara Forkin who hit hit the national news this week. She was quoted in a Daily Mirror report highlighting how the number of deaf children achieving five good GCSEs had slumped following cuts to education budgets across the country.

Student Council News

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:02:46 GMT

The Student Council have been very busy the last few weeks updating their notice board in the canteen. A new feature will include ‘question of the term’ where we really encourage the student body to feedback their ideas to the Student Council.

Under 16s Basketball Success

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:02:34 GMT

In 2012, Team GB attempted to 'Inspire a Generation' and that was certainly the case here at Jack Hunt. Inspired by Good luck messages from GB players such as Jo Leedham the Jack Hunt team went into this year's Under 16 Basketball Competition with one goal – to bring home the gold.

POSH Chairman Visits Year 11 Students

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:02:22 GMT

Jack Hunt School recently welcomed the Peterborough United Chairman, Darragh MacAnthony. Darragh talked to our Year 11 GCSE students about his life, business and The Posh.

Andy Cave Presented Awards at Jack Hunt School's Presentation Evening

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:23:51 GMT

Mountaineer and Author, Andy Cave presented awards and certificates to students at the annual Presentation Evening at Jack Hunt School on Thursday 20 December 2012.

Baroness Cohen Returns to Jack Hunt School

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:44:04 GMT

On Tuesday 15 January 2013, Jack Hunt School welcomed the return of Baroness Cohen of Pimlico, a member of the House of Lords who attended the school to encourage students to engage more with the political and parliamentary process.

Deaf Students deliver Workshops at Cambridge University

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:58:18 GMT

Deaf students from Jack Hunt School have been actively involved in deaf awareness training sessions over the past 18 months

Saturday Schools

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:57:44 GMT

Saturday Schools continue to be extremely well attended and are proving to be invaluable preparation for GCSE exams

Textiles Art Club

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:33:19 GMT

Students from Years 7-10 joined a new Textiles Art Club last term, where they learnt a range of skills and made a variety of Christmas tree hanging decorations.

Art Department News

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:24:09 GMT

2013…The Jack Hunt Art Team; simply a new fresh, keen, motivated and very excited group of staff;

Take Over Day 2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:44:27 GMT

Following the success of Take Over Day in 2010 and 2011 I am pleased to advise that we are again offering our students the opportunity to ‘take over’ work shadow positions.

Deaf Students Meet Ian Rose - Paralympic Judoka

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:00:05 GMT

Deaf students had the opportunity to meet and interview Ian Rose, one of Great Britain’s most successful Paralympic Judoka, when he visited Jack Hunt School.

Year 9 Choices ~ Dreams and Aspirations

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:00:03 GMT

Parents of our Year 9 students will shortly be receiving a letter regarding the programme of events relating to Year 9 Choices.

Peterborough Schools Table Tennis Tournament

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:00:08 GMT

The Annual Peterborough Schools Table Tennis Tournament took place over two weeks, hosted by Jack Hunt School.

Christmas News

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:54:50 GMT

Jack Hunt Eco Reps celebrated Christmas in the most sustainable way this year and the school also held its annual competition to design, create and fill Christmas Hampers.

Community Christmas Party

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:41:16 GMT

The Community Christmas Party was held at Jack Hunt School on Thursday 13 December 2012. The annual event was a huge success and over 70 guests from the local community attended

Young Ambassadors

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:38:50 GMT

Our Young Ambassador Team hosted a Conference for all Silver and Gold Ambassadors from other Peterborough Schools

Annual Christmas Concert

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:12:29 GMT

Jack Hunt School’s Annual Christmas Concert was held on Wednesday 12 December, opening with a rendition of ‘We Are Young’ performed by the School Band.

Duke Of Edinburgh Achievements

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:29:40 GMT

Duke of Edinburgh Award Students were recognised for their hard work and determination in a presentation at the town Hall

Jack Hunt School helps to break the World Record!

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:45:32 GMT

Sign2Sing 2012 took place on 8 February 2012 at EXACTLY 2.45pm. The Enhanced Resource Provision for Hearing Support at Jack Hunt School took part

IT'S PANTO TIME!

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:15:57 GMT

All six Houses have put on fabulous productions and Einstein House chose Cinderella for their end of term Pantomime. It was written by the students and the performances were a mix of students and staff.