Academy Young Leaders
Each year our children apply for these posts and are democratically elected into positions.
Academy Student Council
Each class has an Academy Student Council Representative. They are elected to represent the views of the children in our academy. They discuss important matters with their class and collate the views. They work with the leadership team to improve the academy.
| Class | Student Council Representatives 2020-21 |
|---|---|
| FS2 – Mrs Baxter / Mrs Binns | Darcey C |
| Y1 - Miss French / Mrs Brown | Ruby R |
| Y1/2 - Mrs Head | Joe F |
| Y2 - Miss Hennigan | Emily C |
| Y3 - Mr Moore | Zak B |
| Y3 - Miss Saul | Hattie Mae R |
| Y4 - Miss Jackson | Hunter S |
| Y4 - Miss Merry | Charlie M |
| Y5 - Mr Thomas | Aisla S |
| Y5 - Mr Farrand / Mrs Sanders | Hollie F |
| Y6 - Mrs Marshall | Lilly-May M |
| Y6 - Miss Jackson | Ross B |
House Captains
Year 6 children will have an opportunity to lead one of our school houses; Narnia, Neverland, Wonderland or Hogwarts. Each house is lead by 2 Year 6 children who are role models to others and uphold our Academy Values. The role of the house Captain is to lead by example and encourage the children in their house to earn dojo points to win the house cup!
| Class | House Captains 2020-21 |
|---|---|
Digital Leaders
Each class has a Digital Leader Representative. They help support technology and computing in school, and are highly skilled in the use of Purple Mash (Computing scheme). Throughout the year these children deliver assemblies (supported by Miss H Jackson, computing lead teacher), support learning and support the teacher to deliver computing lessons.
| Class | Digital Leaders 2019-20 |
|---|---|
| Y1 – Mr Moore | Kasey S |
| Y1 – Miss Hennigan | Mila-Honey B |
| Y2 – Mrs Head | George F |
| Y2 – Miss Saul | Franc M |
| Y3 – Miss Gough | Elexa G |
| Y3 – Miss Flaherty | George J |
| Y4 – Miss Jackson | Olivia M |
| Y4 – Miss Merry | Leah K |
| Y5 – Mr Thomas | Max R |
| Y5 – Mrs Brady | Isabelle G |
| Y6 – Miss Jackson | Summer L |
| Y6 – Mrs Marshall | Archie D |
Community Ambassadors
This group meets regularly to try and find ways to improve the Thorne Community. Working with Mrs Courtney (Inclusion assistant) and external groups such as The Stronger Community Team and Thorne Police, they have conducted a local area litter pick and promoted cleaning up after dogs.
| Class | Community Ambassadors 2019-20 |
|---|---|
| Y6- Miss H Jackson | Alex S |
| Y6- Miss H Jackson | Summer L |
| Y6- Miss H Jackson | Isobelle P |
| Y5- Mr B Thomas | Abbie S |
| Y4- Miss L Jackson | Owen W |
| Y4- Miss R Merry | Ella E |
Mini Maths Champions
All children in Years 5 and 6 are given the opportunity to become a Mini Maths Champion. Children are required to complete an application expressing their skills and enthusiasm for the subject. The Maths Leads then select the best suited applicant. As a Mini Maths Champion the children are heavily involved in the developing the teaching and learning of Maths throughout school.
Reading Champions
All children in Years 5 and 6 are given the opportunity to become a Reading Champion. Children are required to complete an application expressing their skills and enthusiasm for the subject. The English Leads then select the best suited applicant. As a Reading Champion the children are heavily involved in the developing the teaching and learning of reading throughout school.
| Class | Reading Champions 2020/21 |
|---|---|
| Year 6- Miss H Jackson | Amelia H |
| Year 6 – Mrs P Marshall | Sienna G |
| Year 6 – Mrs P Marshall | Abbie S |
| Year 6 – Mrs P Marshall | Lilly-May M |
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What is your favourite subject and why? - "I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative."
What is your favourite subject and why? - "Maths because I love numbers and adding."
What is your favourite subject and why? "Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun."
What is your favourite subject and why? "English because I love writing stories and poems."
What is your favourite subject and why? "Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun."
What is your favourite subject and why? "Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall."
What is the best thing you have done in school? "I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing."
What is the best thing you have done in school? "I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn."
What is the best thing you have done in school? "I really enjoy playing for the school football team."
What is the best thing you have done in school? "Everything. I enjoy every single second of school."
What is the best thing you have done in school? "The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den."
What do you like about the teachers? "They tell jokes and help us learn."
What do you like about the teachers? "They are helpful and kind."
What do you like about the teachers? "They make me feel safe."
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school? "We will look after you and help you."