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
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Our vision for Hackney New School is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society.