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Presentation Evening

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Presentation Evening

The Right Honourable Lord Mawhinney of Peterborough, presented awards and certificates to students at the annual Presentation Evening at Jack Hunt School on Thursday 17 December 2009.  During the evening prizes and trophies were awarded to students both past and present ....  

Languages Story Competition

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Languages Story Competition

In the summer term of 2009 the MFL department decided to join in a national project to make mini books for primary school children in either French, German or Spanish.  157 books were completed and handed in, and the judging was very difficult.

Competition Success for Dance & Theatre Academy

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Competition Success for Dance & Theatre Academy

The winners of the Jack Hunt Theatre and Dance Academy’s Choreographic Competition took part in the Cecchetti Choreographic Competition recently. The students performed at Cecil Sharp House in London, home to the English Folk Dance and Song Society.

Cross Country Winner!

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Cross Country Winner!

Congratulations go to Elisha Reid in year 7 who came first in the Peterborough Schools Cross Country on Friday 4th December.  She has done very well and will now go on to represent Peterborough in the next round.

A Busy Time For Sports Leaders

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A Busy Time For Sports Leaders

Year 12 Community Sports Leaders have organised three sports festivals for our linked Primary Schools. This has involved 48 Community Sports Leaders and 350 pupils from years 4,5 and 6.

Sports Results

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Sports Results

There have been some excellent sporting achievements recently, with the netball and hockey teams doing extremely well and Joe Tankard has produced some amazing results in swimming 

Year 11 OCR Science Groups Reach for the Stars

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Year 11 OCR Science Groups Reach for the Stars

Over 100 Year 11 students spent the entire day in Science completing various practical experiments and interactive tasks for their OCR course. We hired a mobile planetarium which plunged them into darkness giving them an idea what the real night sky looks like.

Visit to Cambridge University prompts students to look at languages afresh

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Visit to Cambridge University prompts students to look at languages afresh

Sixteen students from Jack Hunt School took part in a Languages Master Class Day at Cambridge University recently. More than 100 gifted and talented students from 13 schools in the Eastern region attended the event which focused on Italian.

Bronte Parsonage Trip

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Bronte Parsonage Trip

Sixth form students set off at 7:30am to Yorkshire on the last Thursday of half term. They were heading for Haworth and the parsonage belonging to the Bronte family

Spanish Exchange

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Spanish Exchange

Our Spanish Exchange went to Avilés in northern Spain between 14th and 23rd October, for the 5th consecutive year. 20 students in Years 8-11 participated, and were overwhelmingly positive about the whole experience.

Geography Field Trip

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Geography Field Trip

On Monday 16th November 18 A level students took part in a residential field trip to Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast

Students Take Golf Lessons With Professional

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Students Take Golf Lessons With Professional

Jack Hunt Students have been lucky enough to take part in extra-curricular golf lessons. The funding to support the club has come from Sport Unlimited.

British Championship Success

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British Championship Success

Jack Hunt School students contributed to a successful medal haul by Peterborough City Rowing Club juniors at the British Indoor Rowing Championships on Sunday 22nd November 2009.

Jack Hunt score with new safer goal posts from The Football Foundation

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Jack Hunt score with new safer goal posts from The Football Foundation

Following a successful funding bid, the Football Foundation have awarded Jack Hunt School a £750 grant to replace its football goalposts.

11 Million Takeover Day at Jack Hunt to mark 40th Anniversary Celebrations

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11 Million Takeover Day at Jack Hunt to mark 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Jack Hunt School celebrated a double event on Friday 6 November 2009. The school participated in the 11 MILLION TAKEOVER DAY which is a national event and a chance for children and young people to work alongside adults.

Welcome to this virtual experience of Jack Hunt School!

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Welcome to this virtual experience of Jack Hunt School!

Our website is intended to provide an insight into Jack Hunt, though if this is your first encounter with our school I suggest you spend a few minutes looking at our video.  It illustrates our ethos and what we can offer our young people.

Society Health & Development Day 'The Accident'

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Society Health & Development Day 'The Accident'

October 1st 2009 saw Jack Hunt School play host to the first ever Society Health & Development ‘Team Peterborough’ Diploma Day. Over 75 students from schools and colleges across Peterborough came together to witness the emergency services in action.

Sporting Achievers

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Sporting Achievers

Jack Hunt School's sporting stars were recently invited to lunch with Headteacher, Roy Duncan. 

GCSE Results 2009

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GCSE Results 2009

Jack Hunt School is celebrating some very pleasing examination results after the first cohort of increased student numbers sat their GCSE examinations this year.

A Level Results 2009

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A Level Results 2009

 

Staff and students are delighted with A Level results again this year.

Notable successes were Leena Pankhania who achieved 4 passes at Grade A, Michael Middleton who gained 3 passes at Grade A and two at Grade B and Andrew King, Zoe D’Arcy and Jessica Stanley James who each achieved 3 passes at Grade A and one at Grade B.

 

Leading Edge

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Leading Edge

On Tuesday 16 June eight students and two teachers gave a 45 minute presentation on ‘Advancing Bilingual Learners’ at the Leading Edge Achievement Show held at the Emirates Stadium in London.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Evening

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Duke of Edinburgh Award Evening

A pleasant Summer evening saw students from across Peterborough receive their Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards from a number of VIP guests.

Gifted and Talented Lead School

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Gifted and Talented Lead School

Jack Hunt School has been designated a Lead School for Gifted and Talented education by Leading Edge and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

Gifted and Talented Lead School - May 2009

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Gifted and Talented Lead School - May 2009

Jack Hunt School has been designated a Lead School for Gifted and Talented education by Leading Edge and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

Jack Hunt School Students Warned About The Dangers Of Driving

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Jack Hunt School Students Warned About The Dangers Of Driving

Jack Hunt 6th Form students were exposed to the realities of traffic accidents with an eye opening demonstration by Red Watch Fire Crew from Stanground Fire Station.

Jack Hunt's 'Big Finish'

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Jack Hunt's 'Big Finish'

At the beginning of June, All Tutor Groups at Jack Hunt School were given a task of devising a company who could make as much money as possible from a loan of £5.00. In an “Apprentice” style exercise, every Tutor Group worked on a Business Plan which had to be submitted by the end of that month.

Rounders Success - June 2009

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Rounders Success - June 2009

Rounders Success: Congratulations to the Year 10 Girls Rounders Teams.

Jack Hunt Teacher Of The Deaf, Teresa Quail, Wins Prestigious Award - June 2009

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Jack Hunt Teacher Of The Deaf, Teresa Quail, Wins Prestigious Award - June 2009

Jack Hunt School would like to congratulate a member of their staff, Teresa Quail who has been chosen as the East of England regional “Learner of the Year” in this year’s Signature Annual Awards.

Jack Hunt take silver in cricket competition - June 2009

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Jack Hunt take silver in cricket competition - June 2009

The Deaf pupils from Jack Hunt school were invited by the County Disability Sports Forum to take part in the fourth youth Games PLUS.

'Life and Deaf' - June 2009

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'Life and Deaf' - June 2009

‘Life & Deaf’ is a project, in which Deaf children explore their personal identity through poetry in written English and British Sign Language.

Footprints and Fingerprints - June 2009

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Footprints and Fingerprints - June 2009

Year 10 pupils have been involved in some forensic investigations this term. Pupils have been putting together crime scene investigation manuals and from this have been able to take the necessary steps to gather physical evidence of a crime scene.

Barcelona Trip - May 2009

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Barcelona Trip - May 2009

We took 30 students in Year 9 and 10 to Barcelona, Spain in May half term.

Jack Hunt School Students Warned About Dangers of Driving - May 2009

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Jack Hunt School Students Warned About Dangers of Driving - May 2009

Jack Hunt 6th Form students were exposed to the realities of traffic accidents with an eye opening and informative demonstration which was organised as part of the Year 12 Personal and Developmental Education Programme.

Olympic Athlete Supports Sports Leaders - May 2009

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Olympic Athlete Supports Sports Leaders - May 2009

Former Olympic Triple Jumper, Michelle Robinson, opened the first Jack Hunt School Top Link conference which was attended by 21 schools from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Spring Music Concert - May 2009

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As usual the spring concert was performed to a house of excited parents. The concert began with the Jazz band performing a swinging version of Glen Miller’s In the Mood providing an arousing and foot-tapping opening.

Pride In Peterborough Award - April 2009

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Pride In Peterborough Award - April 2009

Year 13 student, furhaan Altaf has recently been awarded the Evening Telegraph's Pride in Peterborough Award in the category "Service to the Community".

Year 11 Revision Week - April 2009

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Year 11 Revision Week - April 2009

For the second year running, as part of our determination to support Year 11 students as they prepare for GCSE examinations, we ran an extraordinary revision week from 27 April – 1 May this year.

Sports Leaders Exchange To France - April 2009

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Sports Leaders Exchange To France - April 2009

Following the success of last years sports leaders in Germany where they taught ‘Tag Rugby’ to 90 year 6 pupils, fourteen of our year 9 and 10 Sports Leaders travelled to Perpignan in the South of France in May where they taught Cricket to 60 year 7 French pupils.

Field Trip to Brighton and the South Coast - April 2009

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Field Trip to Brighton and the South Coast - April 2009

At 12 O’clock on the 29th April, whilst most of Jack Hunt School were beginning the fourth lesson of the day, eleven geographers embarked on a field visit that would provide them with a series of unique memories and mental images of the South Coast of England.

Spectacular Science Day - April 2009

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Spectacular Science Day - April 2009

The Science Department recently hosted a spectacular morning for Year 9 students.

Archaeology Dig

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Paul Fowler, Alex Ford and Richard Blant took 8 Year 9 students to Castor in order to receive training in Archaeology. The course is run by Carenza Lewis who many of you might know from Time Team.

Team Enterprise Competition

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The EnterPrize Crew are Team Enterprise winners for Peterborough.

Jack Hunt School Bangs the Bhangra Beat - March 2009

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Jack Hunt School Bangs the Bhangra Beat - March 2009

Jack Hunt School bangs the Bhangra Beat to celebrate the Leading Parent Partnership Award

Jack Hunt Nominated by "The Tree Appeal" - March 2009

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Jack Hunt Nominated by "The Tree Appeal" - March 2009

Jack Hunt School has had six trees donated by “The Tree Appeal” as part of their programme to promote biodiversity, create habitats and improve the environment for people.

Travel Safe To School Competition - March 2009

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Travel Safe To School Competition - March 2009

Ecovert FM recently launched a Design a Poster Competition. The theme of the poster was “Travel Safe to School” which included three categories, walking, cycling or travelling to school by bus. The competition was open to students in Years 7, 8 and 9 at The Voyager, Ken Stimpson and Jack Hunt.

Chinese Visitors - January 2009

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Chinese Visitors - January 2009

Jack Hunt Welcomes The Gold Apple School from Shanghai.

Tandoori Night - December 2008

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Tandoori Night - December 2008

DJ Sunny Roadshow and its live Dhol Players, beat boxing, a fashion show spectacular, and magnificent Bhangra Dancing were just few of the exciting variety of entertainment provided throughout the evening.

Britain's First Obama - December 2008

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Britain's First Obama - December 2008

Year 13 student, Furhaan Altaf came runner up for the Cambridgeshire Young Person of the Year Award, the finals of which took place in Cambridge on 4 December 2008.

National Anti-Bullying Week - November 2008

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National Anti-Bullying Week - November 2008

The week 17 November – 21 November 2008 was National AntiBullying Week and we at Jack Hunt School were very keen to support this.

British Championship Success - 2008

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British Championship Success - 2008

Our rowing students have again excelled at the British Indoor Rowing Championships held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.

Darren Campbell Opens Sports College - September 2007

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Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell officially opened Jack Hunt Sports College and the new building on 25 September. After three years of planning and building Jack Hunt school has undergone a facelift and provides facilities that are second to none.

Peterborough Schools Table Tennis Championships - 2007

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Peterborough Schools Table Tennis Championships - 2007

Jack Hunt hosted the Peterborough Schools Table Tennis Championship.

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