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10/11/25

🌹 Beavers, cubs and students took part in the remembrance parade on Sunday the 9th November with Headteacher Ms Pearce.

03/06/25

🧑‍🎓 In Ash class, pupils have been engaged in a wide range of exciting learning across the curriculum. 📚 In English, they read and analysed the novel, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, exploring its themes and characters.

03/06/25

🧑‍🎓 In Ash class, pupils have been engaged in a wide range of exciting learning across the curriculum. 📚 In English, they read and analysed the novel, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, exploring its themes and characters. pic.twitter.com/byBEil5P2q

15/05/25

✏ Year 4 conducted their research into the life of Sir David Attenborough, as part of their History work. 📂 They were given the task of independently researching Sir David to produce a fact file.

09/05/25

🎾 Year 3 and 4 took to the courts in a primary aged competition. 🥉 Both teams played well and showed good team spirit. Team A managed to come 3rd place. Well done to all who took part.

30/04/25

🏰 Year 6 visited Mountfitchet Castle to further their studies about the Normans. 👑 As part of their topic, pupils explored the historic site and brought their learning to life.

29/04/25

🏛 ⚔ Year 4 visited Colchester Castle, where they were given the opportunity to explore and discover more about the Roman period of History.

01/04/25

🏑 Our hockey club took part in the Uttlesford Hockey Tournament at Joyce Franklin Academy. 🏆 Members of the team showed solid skills in stopping the opponent's attacks, making some key tackles and clearing the ball from our half with precision.

24/03/25

💃 Our Year 1 and Year 2 pupils had an amazing time at a dance festival last week. ⭐️ Their energy and creativity were truly inspiring. We couldn’t be prouder of their performances!

17/03/25

🦁 Pupils took part in a workshop based on the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to support their learning and understanding of the book. 🎭 They took turns acting out parts of the novel and placing themselves in the shoes of various characters.

06/03/25

📫 Our community book swap is here! 📚 Please come along to select and leave a book after school today. #worldbookday2025

05/03/25

🤫 Sneak preview! 📚 Our community book swap will be going live tomorrow! Please come along after school to select and leave a book. 🎫 We have a unit outside Willow class and near the main playground entrance. We are looking forward to seeing you there! #worldbookday2025

05/03/25

🥞 Our fantastic Year 6 students took the lead yesterday, spreading smiles and serving up delicious pancakes to all our pupils in celebration of Schrove Tuesday!

04/03/25

🎩 In History, Year 1 pupils have been learning all about Isambard Kingdom Brunel. 👷 They were inspired by his engineering work on the Clifton Suspension Bridge and they designed their own out of Lego!

26/02/25

🐉 Year 4 were busy making paper mache, the first part of their Chinese New Year Lantern construction 🏮

14/02/25

❤️ There were plenty of tasty #valentinesday themed treats for pupils to enjoy in the canteen today!

12/02/25

🐻 Forest School club went on a bear hunt! 🪵The children worked in small groups to collect materials for a den for their bear. 🛖 They then constructed the den, adding interesting features and then tested out their den prototypes.

13/12/24

🎭 Pupils enjoyed their recent trip to @South_Mill_Arts to see a pantomime performance.

13/12/24

🎭 Pupils enjoyed their recent trip to @South_Mill_Arts to see a pantomime performance. pic.twitter.com/LA1aKMRk9e

05/12/24

🎄 The PTA's online hamper competition has gone live. You are now able to enter and have the chance of winning one of 8 amazing hampers! 🎁 All contributions have been generously donated by parents and carers of students. 🔔 To enter, follow this link - raffall.com/371931/enter-raf…

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Supporting primary and secondary schools across Essex and North & East London, BMAT is a growing multi-academy trust with a singular vision: schools, teachers and pupils freed to succeed.

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Local Governing Board

The Local Governing Board (LGB) for Forest Hall School (FHS) & Magna Carta Primary Academy (MCA) was previously known as the Local Governing Board/Primary Governing Board. The LGB aims to continue to improve communication and links between Board members, staff, parents and children and it hopes that part of this aim will be met through regular news updates providing information on Board membership and activities. The LGB is actively involved in all aspects of school life. It has a responsibility to ensure that all members of the school communities are safe and have equality of opportunity and it works with school staff to support schools’ improvement and monitor the impact of:

- Achievement of Pupils

- Effectiveness of Early Years

- Behaviour & Safety

- Leadership & Management

- Quality of Teaching

To see what other areas FHS LGB has responsibility for in terms of review and oversight click here.

If you would like to contact the Chair of the Local Governing Board, please email governance@bmatrust.org.uk

Board of Governors
Membership		Term of Office
Parent Governors (4)	Lisa Menzella (FHS)	06/02/2023 - 05/02/2027
	Amber Cope (MCA)	24/03/2022 - 23/03/2026
	Elliot Bright	17/10/2022 - 16/10/2026
	1 Vacancy at FHS
Trust Governors (8)	Clare Tyler	30/09/2025 - 29/09/2029
Daniel Heath	Dave Ramsey	30/09/2025 - 29/09/2029
Clare Tyler	6 Vacancies
Community Governors (6)	Iris Evans	25/09/2024 - 24/09/2028
	Katherine Begg	08/07/2025 - 07/07/2029
	Jamie Munroe	20/01/2026 - 19/01/2030
	3 Vacancies
Staff Governors (2)	Rebecca Down (FHS)	01/04/2023 - 31/03/2027
	Teresa Avery (MCA)	20/09/2024 - 19/09/2028
Headteachers	Dustin Schuyler	FHS
	Jennifer Pearce	MCA
Executive Headteachers	Tom Street	FHS
	Neil Stirrat (Chair)	MCA

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