Herons’ Moor historians explore SS Great Britain

Wednesday 19th November
Year 2 historians from Herons’ Moor Academy enjoyed a fantastic trip to the SS Great Britain, diving deep into the history and innovation of one of Britain’s most iconic ships. The children took part in a guided tour both above and below deck, discovering how passengers lived

Herons’ Moor marks 25 years of BBC Children in Need

Monday 17th November
Herons’ Moor Academy was alive with energy and generosity as pupils and staff came together for a full day of fundraising in support of BBC Children In Need. Marking the charity’s 25th anniversary, the school embraced a packed schedule of upbeat activities designed to raise spirits and

Herons’ Moor Academy on the Weston Mercury website

Friday 14th November
Pupils at a school in Weston put their best foot forward in a colourful show of support for Anti-Bullying Week. Herons’ Moor Academy marked Odd Socks Day, which encourages children to celebrate what makes them unique. To read how the Weston Mercury reported this story

Herons’ Moor Academy on the Weston Mercury website

Thursday 13th November
A school in Weston-super-Mare has marked Armistice Day with a special assembly to honour those lost in conflict. Herons’ Moor Academy held the event to help pupils reflect on the meaning of Remembrance Day and the symbolism of the poppy. To read the full story on the

Herons’ Moor marks Armistice Day

Tuesday 11th November
Staff and pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy reflected on the importance of remembering those who have lost their lives in conflicts, both past and present. At a special Armistice Day assembly, pupils learnt about the significance of the poppy as a symbol of hope and remembrance, and

Herons’ Moor celebrate odd socks day

Tuesday 11th November
Pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy have been wearing odd socks to celebrate Odd Socks Day, which marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week. Every year, Anti-Bullying Week takes place during the third week of November, raising awareness of the bullying experienced by children and young people in schools

Herons’ Moor forest schoolers tune into nature

Tuesday 11th November
Year 2 pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy had a wonderful time taking part in a special listening walk as part of their forest school activities. The children explored the outdoor area and used their senses to tune into the world around them. By closing their eyes and

Herons’ Moor pulls together for Weston-super-Mare foodbank

Wednesday 15th October
Staff and pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy and Baytree Special School have been very successful in organising a large-scale donation drive, collecting much-needed groceries and other essential items for the Weston-super-Mare Foodbank. This project is one of the many that the schools carry out in partnership. As

Herons’ Moor celebrates Black History Month

Tuesday 7th October
Staff and pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy (HMA) are celebrating Black History Month across the school with a number of events and activities planned throughout October. Kicking off the celebrations, the school held a whole-school assembly to explore why this is such an important time to recognise

Heron’s Moor pupils become foresters for the day

Monday 22nd September
Pupils at Heron’s Moor Academy had the great adventure of becoming foresters. They spent an amazing afternoon getting back to nature, exploring the school grounds, and learning all about the season of autumn. Children delighted in discovering conkers, observing the changes in the environment, and creating their