Ark Schools

Ark has been shortlisted for Civic Partnership of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards🌟
The recognition highlights @edcity-uk.bsky.social - a not‑for‑profit partnership between Ark and Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
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#MATExcellenceAwards

👏🏻 We couldn’t be more proud of #TeamTindal! 👏🏻

💙 They gave it their all at the #YoungVoices concert tonight. 💙

🎶 When can we start the rehearsals for next year? 🎶

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💬 “It’s hard to stay sad at school - it feels like a family.”
This was one insight shared by Ark Burlington Danes student, Arwa, during her visit to the EdCity podcast studio for Place2Be's Children’s Mental Health Week.
Reflecting on this year’s theme, Arwa explored what belonging means to her.

In @schoolsweek.bsky.social, Chris Thackray, Digital Strategy Lead, shares how Ark is tackling barriers to digital progress and why equity must be at the heart of transformation.
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🎙️The Story of EdCity is a story of @hflabour.bsky.social council and @arkschools.bsky.social transforming lives 🚀
Thank you @theimpactequation.bsky.social for sharing our story

Listen here:
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🛍️Our entrepreneurs bought ingredients ready for the Winter Fair!🛍️

💵We compared the cost of products and thought about how many ingredients we would need to make our tasty treats.👩🏽‍🍳

❄️Keep an eye out for Year 1’s stall for a festive treat!❄️
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🚀We’re proud to celebrate the newest graduates of Ark’s Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) programme - an 18-month journey for vice principals aspiring to headship.
Programmes like this are central to our commitment to investing in aspiring leaders across Ark.
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We welcomed Google to @edcity-uk.bsky.social for a AI workshop and students had the opportunity to explore Google AI tools.
This initiative reflects Ark’s commitment to ensure every student is confident and safe in the digital world.
Thanks to Google for inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Wow! We have had some #Mathletics awards handed out to children across the school in today's assembly! Great job #teamtindal! Keep up the good work. ➕➖✖️➗

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🍂 Our seasonal sensory walk through #CannonHillPark did not disappoint! 🍂

🍁From autumnal colours to icy ponds, Year 1 used lots of their senses to take in all of nature. ❄️

🐿️ We even spotted a friend preparing for winter! 🌰

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💬In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Venessa Willms, Managing Director at Ark Schools, shares how systematic assessment and targeted interventions have helped 79% of disadvantaged Ark pupils at KS2 meet the expected standard in reading, compared to 63% nationally.
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💛 #TeamTindal felt proud to support #ChildrenInNeed today! 💛

👀 We spotted a familiar bear in Year 1. 🧸

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⭐We're delighted to share that Ark has been recognised by
SWGfL for our commitment to online safety. The award was presented at SWGfL’s anniversary event alongside others who have contributed to advancing online safety over the past 25 years.
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📢 Join @arkschools.bsky.social and Impact Equation for a live podcast recording: From philanthropy to system change – The Ark Story

📍 EdCity, London
🗓️ Thursday 13 November | 🕟 5–7.30pm

🔗 Register: 1edcity.org/from-philant...

🎃 Autumn Fest was SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃

✨ From fancy dress to eerie escape rooms, the day felt magical. ✨

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Molly Devlin (Director of Early Years) and Vickee Twort (Executive Primary Head at Ark Victoria Academy) explore why boosting attendance in the early years is critical - and share four strategies that are already making a measurable impact.
💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce

📚 New blog

Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies.

🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU

For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp

The day was a powerful reminder of how the arts can transform learning.
Huge thanks to the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social for giving our students the opportunity to experience drama beyond the classroom. This project is part of the Ark Culture programme, supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.

🎭 Curtains up on creativity as Ark students take the stage!
Last month, the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social came alive with energy and imagination as 175 Year 10s launched their Drama GCSE journey with a full day of workshops and performances on the main stage.
📸 Genevieve Girling

♻️ ⚡ Last week, Ark Victoria Academy welcomed Jess Phillips MP and a host of local employers for a pioneering solar energy and green careers showcase – inspiring students to see themselves as future leaders in sustainability.
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We are ready to represent #teamtindal at Ark's regional football tournament today! ⚽🏆 @arktindal

Reception had a fantastic time meeting Phoebe today and learned all about how to interact safely with her.
We had a pawsome time! 🐾
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🍽️Another delicious community meal thanks to @foodcycle.bsky.social 🍽️

Join us again next Thursday at 4.30pm!

We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

We absolutely love this time of year at @arktindal.bsky.social. A bumper harvest of apples and pears with lots more to come. Look out for crumble appearing at lunchtime next week! #gardeningclub #TeamTindal @eco-schools.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social

✨ Congratulations to all our Year 11 students receiving their GCSE results today!
Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
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🚀Congratulations to our Year 13s on their A level and BTEC success!
We're excited to see hundreds of Ark students secure places in top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. There are countless stories of determination and exceptional achievement across our schools.
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🎉 Today’s A level and BTEC results showcase the exceptional achievements of our Year 13s. Across Ark, 74% of students achieved A* to C or equivalent in their A level and BTEC Level 3 subjects - a 9 percentage point improvement on last year.
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💬 "The heavy emphasis on traditional texts and high-stakes exams in the current curriculum does little to bridge the gaps. In fact, it often amplifies them."
In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
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🎉 We're delighted to be awarded Research Mark Plus - the highest recognition for schools and trusts with a deeply embedded research culture.
This @collegeofteaching.bsky.social accreditation reflects Ark's commitment to evidence-based practice, strong CPD and sector-leading collaboration.