A home away from home

We expect that Hackney New School will become a central hub for a wide range of activities available to the entire Hackney community. The school is making it a priority to interact with and benefit the local community and in this way aims to provide a home away from home for parents and pupils alike. Some of the initiatives to bring this vision to life are:

• A summer school to provide additional educational programs, community development initiatives and adult learning activities
• Partnership programs with a wide range of private and public sector organisations, including companies, arts groups, universities, international schools, sports clubs, local community groups, etc
• Outreach programs where HNS pupils get involved in community activities as volunteers
• Creative collaborations with other local schools (orchestra, choir, drama) leading to public performances
• Adult learning initiatives and evening classes
• The HNS Wellbeing Centre as a centre for children with emotional or behavioural difficulties. The Wellbeing Centre is intended to become available to all children across the borough.

Our commitments to parents

• Core Vision
  We will provide an outstanding education to your children
• Ambition
  We will expect a lot from your children - and ourselves
• Commitment
  To deliver what we promise
• Tough Love
  We will combine discipline with compassion and fun
• Access
  We will always be available to you and your children

The commitments we need from you

• Support
  For our core vision
• Belief
  Your child can learn and grow at HNS
• Encourage
  Make your child come to school on time every day in their uniform
• Help
  Help us when we need your help
• Engage
  Speak to us when you need to