Poolsbrook Primary Academy

We can't wait to welcome families into school on Thursday morning for our first Nursery and Reception open morning. Please contact our office for any queries on 01246 472540.

Wonderful Poolsbrook Pride assembly on Friday with these superstars being recognised for their effort, politeness and aiming high in all they do. Watch this space, as next week, we are hoping to hand out our first pen licences.

We would love to welcome families to visit our wonderful school for our Nursery and Reception open days! Have a look around school and meet the Poolsbrook team who are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact our office for any queries on 01246 472540.

Last week, we were joined @EmmaAlexander13 (Managing Director for Derbyshire County Council) and @anne_staveley for a visit round our lovely school. We talked plans for the school and to support our wonderful community. @Derbyshirecc @D_Times @FlyingHighTrust

And if that wasn't enough, we also gave out certificates for Stephenson Class who have passed their Mini Sports Leaders course which took place this week. Phew!! I think we all need a lie down after that. @ShapeLearning

We had our amazing Poolsbrook Pride winners and also our new School Councillors received their badges. Some fantastic writers received recognition and one of our fabulous children was awarded player of the match in a recent football game. #DemocracyInAction

When it feels like the whole world’s on your shoulders, sometimes all you need is a helping hand 🫴 This #WakeUpWednesday, we’re looking at the impacts of worry and anxiety on children – and how best to help them manage these burdens 🫶 Download here >> bit.ly/3S5qDVi

With the NCA issuing an alert about the rise of “sextortion” online, the need to safeguard children from this harmful practice has only increased ⚠️ This #WakeUpWednesday, we offer insight into the risks of exposure to and sharing intimate images 📷🔞 bit.ly/3LiWjCH

@TinaShewring1 @ReadforGoodUK @scholasticuk Thank you so much!

@ReadforGoodUK @scholasticuk @PoolsbrookP That’s brilliant, thank you so much! I’ll DM school details. @PoolsbrookP this will be a real treat for your readers!

That's right, our @WaltonPeakFHA is a GOOD school 🤩 Read all about it in the @D_Times 📰 bit.ly/4c5H6QM #oftsedgood #primaryschools #edutwitter #chesterfield #derbyshire bit.ly/3x5T91w

It was lovely to welcome people to Pinxton. The children were so talented - we are very excited to see the wonderful art at the trust awards. #wontbelong #fhttrustawards

An exciting day for our arts children 🤩 Here’s a sneaky peek as they work on their arts showcase for our #FHPAwards24 We can’t wait to see the finished article 🎨 @pvacademies @PoolsbrookP @WaltonPeakFHA @MapplewellsPrim #FHPFlytogether #primaryschools #artist

With the Euros in full swing, plenty of children are taking to the pitch ⚽🏆 but perhaps we can keep them active all year round 🏃 This #WakeUpWednesday, we’ve put together some expert tips on promoting physical wellbeing to young people. Download >> bit.ly/3KM4Pdc

With #Euro2024 about to start, a little competition could be great fun 🏆 provided nobody crosses the line 🚫😠 This week’s guide lets you know how to nurture a healthy competitive spirit in children and young people. @EURO2024 Download >> bit.ly/3z0cQIT

Lovely write-up by @wiktoriawjourno & pics by Bryan Eyre in the online @D_Times. Article showcases the @derbyshireuwc's fabulous exhibition which I was proud to bring to Poolsbrook Club. Lovely for the children at @PoolsbrookP to join us at the opening: derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/ch…

@PoolsbrookP @derbyshireuwc You and the children of @PoolsbrookP did the village proud - thank you for attending xxx

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁! Today Cllr Jean Innes and me met THE Eric Hudson at the @DUWC's exhibition to mark 40 years of the miners strike in Poolsbrook Club. You'll know Eric from the iconic video where he 'inspected' the police line-up:

The recent interim Ofsted inspection at Beeston Fields Primary and Nursery School found that the Good school could achieve an Outstanding grade if a section 5 inspection was to take place now 🤩 📲 bit.ly/3yTfkbZ #ofsted #primaryschools #Nottingham #FHPFlytogether

@anne_staveley @derbyshireuwc Thank you for inviting us. 😊

With the wonderful and inspiring John Burrows at today's opening of the @derbyshireuwc exhibition to mark 40 years of the miners' strike in #Poolsbrook Club this morning: