Emily Simkins

Built in the mid-1800s by William Glover Joy, Moorfield House was once a lively family home and a centre for social reform. Joy believed passionately that education could change lives…

We’re very proud to share that our Teaching Assistant, Hannah Hattersley, has been featured in FE News for beginning a Level 6 teaching apprenticeship as part of her professional development!

Last week we had some visitors in school in the form of Jazz band The Vinyl Steppers! This was a lovely treat for our young people and staff.

Key dates, Macmillan coffee morning and Diwali celebrations in this issue of our of school newsletter.

This half term has really flown by! We have some exciting this planned to finish off the half term and lots to look forward to next half term, before the Christmas break.

We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news. Lynn Brown and Ormston School have won not one, but three prestigious awards for our Community Garden at this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards!

Mr Brown would like to thank everyone for attending parent forum. These forums provide an opportunity for parents to learn more about school life with pre-set agendas.

We have some exciting things taking place this half term so please keep an eye on our website and
Newsletters. We have also recently updated all our school policies which can be found on the website – please contact admin should you require a printed version.

This half term Miss Daily (ELSA) will be delivering additional sessions on healthy friendships and healthy relationships to all young people in school. We will also have Pol-Ed, which is a West Yorkshire Police education programme.Its purpose is to keep children safe by developing their understanding of risks, consequences and the law and to develop their resilience and ability to help and support each other.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Ormston School has been rated ‘Good’ in our very first Ofsted inspection! The report is a powerful recognition of the safe, supportive, and nurturing environment we have worked so hard to create.