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21 hours ago
Holden Lane Academy

Our Nursery children have been exploring the artwork of the artist Arcimboldo. The children created their own face artwork using fruit and vegetables. Well done Nursery, what fabulous artists you are! 🤩🤩🎨🎨🎨🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

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Holden Lane Academy

Are you looking for activities for your child during the half term? Then F.C. Hanley maybe just what you are looking for!! ... See MoreSee Less

Are you looking for activities for your child during the half term? Then F.C. Hanley maybe just what you are looking for!!

SAFER INTERNET DAY - PARENT WORKSHOP - THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY
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SAFER INTERNET DAY - PARENT WORKSHOP - THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY
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4 days ago
Holden Lane Academy

Looking for some excitement this February Half Term? Then roll up, roll up and get your tickets to Gandeys Carnival at Trentham Gardens 🤡🎪 ... See MoreSee Less

Looking for some excitement this February Half Term? Then roll up, roll up and get your tickets to Gandeys Carnival at Trentham Gardens 🤡🎪

⚽️ Are you looking for a way to entertain your child throughout the February Half Term? Then the FC Hanley Football Camp might be just what you need ⚽️ ... See MoreSee Less

⚽️ Are you looking for a way to entertain your child throughout the February Half Term? Then the FC Hanley Football Camp might be just what you need ⚽️
5 days ago
Holden Lane Academy

Year 6 class travelled back in time yesterday to take part in a special workshop to enrich and enhance their learning about World War Two. What a wonderful day of hands-on learning! Well done to our Year 6 historians, we are proud of you all! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 #history #worldwar2 #landgirls #digforvictory #rationing ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for inviting me to be part of your learning, Year 6!

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⭐ We are pleased to inform you that from 24th February 2025, we will transition to a new Internal Management System called Arbor. This change marks an exciting step forward in improving communication and streamlining academy operations.🚀⭐

Please note, from Friday 14th February 2025, PARENT PAY will no longer be available. Except to clear arrears.

Step one: Click the link below and go through the forgotten password process. loom.ly/fd3nTBU

Step two: Download the app following the links below and log in.

iOS Apple - loom.ly/mwRviH4

Google Play Store - loom.ly/K2xnZFQ

Key Benefits of Arbor:
✅ Improved Communication: Arbor will enable us to communicate more efficiently, ensuring important updates and information are shared promptly.
✅ One Unified System: All core school data and processes will be consolidated into one system, making it easier for you to access information about your child’s education.
✅ Parent Portal and App 📱: The user-friendly Parent Portal and App, accessible on any device, allows you to easily access your child's information.

⭐We are confident that this new system will enhance your engagement with the academy, and we look forward to working with you through this improved platform.⭐
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I can’t log in through the app but can log in via the link? I’ve deleted and re downloaded the app a few times and still doesn’t work

This week is Children's Mental Health Week and we have been busy thinking of ways to look after our mental health.
In Key Stage 2, the pupils have enjoyed taking part in a wonderful Mandala Mindfulness workshop led by Maisie, our school mental health practitioner. Well done to everyone for raising awareness of Children's Mental Health Week at Holden #ChildrensMentalHealthWeekH#supporteachothert#holdenlaneh#caringforothersgf#mindfulnessi#MindfulMomentsfulMoments
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In this week's Coding Club, the children coded a rock, paper, scissors game and then competed against the micro bits to see who would win! Well done Year 3 and Year 4! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

In this weeks Coding Club, the children coded a rock, paper, scissors game and then competed against the micro bits to see who would win! Well done Year 3 and Year 4! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Image attachmentImage attachment

In Year 3, the children have been working in talk partners to categorise animals into vertebrates and invertebrates. The children decided if they thought the animals had a backbone or not. A huge well done to our Year 3 scientists! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
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During our English lessons in Year 1, the children were very excited to receive their own postcard. They were then able to identify the different features of a postcard. Well done Year 1, we are very proud of you all! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

A huge thank you and well done to the families of our Year 3 and Year 4 children who joined us last week for family learning. The creative craft session revolved around ways to preserve the environment through recycling, reducing and reusing common household materials. Look out for more family learning coming soon! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

A huge well done to Year 1 for achieving their Bronze Award for exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. They had a wonderful afternoon taking part in an activity of their own choice. They had lots of fun shrinking their own artwork to make a keyring. Wow, super exciting and very well deserved Year 1, we are very proud of you all! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! 💛

We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. This week, we’re focusing on helping young people explore the theme ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,’ empowering them to better understand their emotions and build resilience. 🌱

#PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #HighSchool #Parents #Carers #MentalHealth
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🧠💚 This week is Children’s Mental Health Week! Let’s support young minds by encouraging kindness, resilience, and open conversations. Every child deserves to feel heard, valued, and sup#ChildrensMentalHealthWeeka#youngmindsmatterg#mentalhealthawarenessl#bekindness #BeKind 💕 ... See MoreSee Less

🧠💚 This week is Children’s Mental Health Week! Let’s support young minds by encouraging kindness, resilience, and open conversations. Every child deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported. 💙✨

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #YoungMindsMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #BeKind 💕

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2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

In PSHE, Year 2 have been learning about different strategies to use to overcome barriers or manage difficult situations. They were asked to complete three activities - building a card house without the house falling, threading as many beads as possible in a minute and building a tower of blocks without the tower falling over. They then discussed how to manage their feelings of frustration when things don't go as planned! Year 2, you always make us so very proud! Well done! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

In Design and Technology, Year 2 have been practising their sewing skills ready to make a hand puppet. They have learnt how to thread a needle and how to sew using a running stitch. Great work as always Year 2! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

In computing, Year 2 have been predicting the outcome of a program. They then used a Bee-Bot to test different sequences and finally compared their prediction to the program outcome. Excellent work Year 2! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

In our Year 4 music lessons, the children have been listening to and analysing music related to colour. They then used their skills to compose colour themed music! Well done Year 4! 🎼🪘 🪇🎷🎻🎸🪕🎼🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

In this week's Coding Club, the children made a code to practise their times tables. They coded their microbits to choose two numbers up to 12. The children then had to multiply them together before the microbit revealed the answer. Wow, well done to our digital superstars! 🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

In Design and Technology, Year 1 have been following their designs to make a free-standing structure or bridge that will help the Three Billy Goats cross the river. They have been using their measuring, cutting and joining skills. They are really excited about their next lesson when they will test out their bridges. 🤩🤩🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

⏰ The wait is almost over—Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week is just ONE WEEK away!

From February 3-9, schools, families, and communities across the UK will come together for this year’s theme 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself'. Throughout the week, we'll be focused on helping children understand their emotions and flourishing. 💛

Visit our website to find out all the ways you can get involved!
www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
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2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

A huge well done to our Year 3 and Year 4 children who took part in the Alpha Academies Trust Dodgeball competition. The children showed great enthusiasm, lots of energy, super teamwork and excellent competitive skills! We are very proud of our dodgeball superstars! 🤩🤩😀👏👏👏 ... See MoreSee Less

A huge well done to our Year 3 and Year 4 children who took part in  the Alpha Academies Trust Dodgeball competition. The children showed great enthusiasm, lots of energy, super teamwork and excellent competitive skills! We are very proud of our dodgeball superstars! 🤩🤩😀👏👏👏Image attachmentImage attachment
2 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

🎉🐉 Happy Chinese New Year 2025! 🧧🐍

On 29th January 2025, we welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍✨
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a time to celebrate new beginnings, honor traditions, and spend time with family and friends.

The Year of the Snake symbolises wisdom, intuition, and transformation. 🌟 Let’s embrace these qualities as we step into a new year full of possibilities#ChineseNewYear2025a#yearofthesnakee#lunarnewyeare#NewBeginningsn#GoodFortuneo#CulturalCelebrationr#alphaacademiestruststrust
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🎉🐉 Happy Chinese New Year 2025! 🧧🐍

On 29th January 2025, we welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍✨
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a time to celebrate new beginnings, honor traditions, and spend time with family and friends.

The Year of the Snake symbolises wisdom, intuition, and transformation. 🌟 Let’s embrace these qualities as we step into a new year full of possibilities! 🧨🎊

#ChineseNewYear2025 #YearOfTheSnake #LunarNewYear #NewBeginnings #GoodFortune #CulturalCelebration #alphaacademiestrust
2 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

We were delighted to welcome Powerleague to Holden Lane today to deliver a special assembly. A huge well done to our Powerleague winners who answered questions about the assembly and won some amazing prizes. 🤩🤩😃⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🤩
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We were delighted to welcome Powerleague to Holden Lane today to deliver a special assembly. A huge well done to our Powerleague winners who answered questions about the assembly and won some amazing prizes. 🤩🤩😃⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🤩
Thank you #PowerLeague
3 weeks ago
Holden Lane Academy

At our Coding Club this week, the children have coded a digital feelings board where they showed the emotions of happy, sad and angry. For a challenge, some children then added music and text to accompany the pictures. Well done to our fabulous coding experts! 🤩😀😃🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

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NON-UNIFORM FUNDRAISER – FRIDAY 19th JULY

We are holding a non-uniform fundraising day on Friday 19th July to raise money for Cheadle Animal Welfare. Children are invited to come to school in their own clothes in exchange for a small donation to our charity. We hope that everyone will get involved. Thank you for your continued support.

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YEAR 6 LEAVERS’ ASSEMBLY BREAKFAST – 18th JULY

Families of our Year 6 children are warmly invited to join us to share their last assembly on THURSDAY 18th JULY at 9.10am. The children will be sharing their memories of their time at Holden Lane and would be delighted if you would then join them for breakfast and an opportunity to reminisce about their…

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ENTERPRISE GALA

Families are warmly invited to our Enterprise Gala on Wednesday 17th July at 3.10pm on the Year 3 and Year 5 playground. Each class is busy creating and making objects to sell to raise funds for the development of our school. There will be a range of stalls and exciting activities, including a raffle with…

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SAFETY ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

We politely request that parents and carers discourage their children from using the outdoor play equipment on the school playgrounds before and after school. We also request that children are discouraged from walking along the stone edging of our school path or on the grass or field. Please encourage your child to use the pathway…

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS LOVATT

Huge congratulations to Mrs Lovatt who has been chosen as a Bronze Winner in the Pearson National Teaching Awards in the category of Teacher of the Year. Following a nomination from a parent of a child in her class, Mrs Lovatt’s hard work and dedication have been commended and celebrated. She was presented with a…

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LOOKING FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 2024

Next week, the children will be taking part in a transition day in preparation for September 2024. They will spend the day getting to know their new teachers ready for the new school year ahead. Once familiar with their new teachers, the children will feel more confident and re-assured as they prepare to change year…

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ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATIONS 2024

Families are invited to join us for our special end of year awards in the school hall. Foundation Stage and Key Stage One Awards ~ Wednesday 10th July at 9.10am. Key Stage 2 Awards ~ Thursday 11th July at 9.10am. If your child has been nominated for a special award, you will have received a…

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PRIMARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2024

Many congratulations to our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils – Archie, Charlie, Chloe, Jade, Patience and Subhan who were invited to Stoke City Football Club on Wednesday to receive an award for their outstanding work as Sports Leaders. They joined other Stoke on Trent schools to receive their special certificate and trophy. Mr Edwards…

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PARENT CONSULTAION – WEDNESDAY 10th JULY

Parent Consultation Evening will take place on Wednesday 10th July from 3.30pm to 7pm. This is an opportunity for you to come into school to discuss your child’s progress throughout the year and their end of term report. Please make your appointment with your child’s class teacher. It is very important that all parents attend.…

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SPORTS DAY 2024 DATES

Families are warmly invited to our Sports Days that will soon be taking place to celebrate the sporting achievements of our children. This year, weather permitting, our Sports Days will take place on the school field. They will take the form of a celebration of the wide range of sports and PE activities that the…

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Holden Lane is a small school with a big heart.

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Why Holden Lane?

Our mission is to provide a stimulating and exciting learning environment that values and celebrates diversity, effort and achievement in all its forms, providing high quality experiences in all aspects of school life.

Our Curriculum

We offer our children a balanced and broad education, giving them an introduction to the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens. In addition to covering the core national curriculum, our teachers develop exciting lessons to bring real life to the classroom by exploring creative topics from Food Glorious Food and the Animal Kingdom, to Vile Victorians and Ancient Egypt.

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Here you can find a collection of our latest news. We aim to keep all stakeholders as up-to-date as possible.

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