Trust News
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Global EdTech Awards 2024
21st Jun 2024We are thrilled that our team received awards at the Global EdTech Awards 2024 last night! Congratulations to our Trust Digital Development Lead Dan Davies and Peareswood Primary Headteacher Carla Ferla for receiving these well deserved recognitions! If you would like to more about our digital journey, visit our Apple Regional Training Centre page on our website to get in touch with us!
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3rd September AI in education conference-join us!
10th May 2024Calling all AI education enthusiasts! Join us on Tuesday 3rd September to explore how AI is transforming education! We will explore how AI is playing a pivotal role in the ever-changing education landscape from integration in Early Years through to how leadership teams can embrace AI to maximise outcomes. The conference will feature an amazing lineup of keynote presentations and workshops from experts in the field and industry exhibitors at our EdTech marketplace.
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Meet our new Chief Finance and Operations Officer
2nd May 2024New Chief Finance and Operations Officer We are delighted to welcome Yong Liu, as our new Trust CFOO. Yong brings a wealth of strategic leadership and financial acumen to our Trust, alongside a dedication to driving forward our mission of delivering the best possible outcomes for our children. Since relocating from China to the UK in 2008, Yong has been actively involved in the UK education sector, assuming leadership roles in functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Data, and Estates. In 2013, he was selected as one of 100 professionals in the UK to undergo specialised training as a School Business Director, as well as becoming CIPD qualified.
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Knockhall Primary hosts visit from Dartford MP.
26th Apr 2024Knockhall Primary School were thrilled to host a special visit from Member of Parliament for Dartford, Gareth Johnson today. Gareth had the chance to explore the school alongside Headteacher, Kathryn Yiannadji, getting a first hand look at exciting projects happening at the school and discussing future endeavours. Sharing news of his visit on his website news page , Gareth Johnson said: As Dartford MP, I regularly visit all the schools in the area and this month it was great to go along to Knockhall Primary School in Greenhithe. Knockhall is a an excellent community school which takes pride in providing children in Greenhithe with a good education.
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We Are Woodland-Edition 2 Spring 2024
28th Mar 2024Welcome to our 2nd edition of our Trust newsletter! Take a delve into this term's edition to find out what we have been up to across our Trust.
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Lime Wood Primary receives award from Bexley
28th Mar 2024Lime Wood Primary Headteacher Miss Ingrams was thrilled to visit the Bexley Civic Society AGM last night in order to be presented with an award by The Mayor of Bexley Councillor Ahmet Dourmoush. The school has also been given a donation which will go towards further resources for their outside learning environments- thank you London Borough of Bexley! You can check out Lime Wood's amazing facilities on their website: https://www.limewoodprimaryschool.co.uk/
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Hosting leaders from Denmark to share digital development insights.
26th Jan 2024One of our Trust schools, Peareswood Primary, recently had the privilege of hosting leaders from Denmark. The visit focused on sharing best practices and fostering collaboration around two key areas: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the effective integration of iPads in the classroom. The visit provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing with our Trust leaders showcasing our UDL implementation strategies, demonstrating how we create inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs. Our visitors had the opportunity to visit classes at Peareswood Primary to talk to pupils and see first hand the successful integration of iPads into our curriculum, highlighting the technology's role in enhancing learning experiences for our pupils.
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Watch our new Trust video!
16th Jan 2024We are excited to share our new Trust video with you! Visit our Trust's YouTube channel where you can discover more about our Trust and why you should join us. You can also find videos on our channel about each of our schools and our digital journey-take a watch! Woodland Academy Trust YouTube Channel
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Peareswood Primary holds tree planting event to help combat pollution.
3rd Jan 2024A fantastic event attended by the Mayor of London Borough of Bexley was held by Peareswood Primary School to help combat pollution to our children. Pupils at Peareswood planted 40 trees during National Tree Week (25 November to 3 December) as part of the Bexley School Superzones scheme. Well done to all involved in helping the local community! Read all about the event in the London Borough of Bexley's news article here!
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We are Woodland- Edition 1 Dec 2023
19th Dec 2023Welcome to our 1st edition of our Trust newsletter! Take a delve into this term's edition to find out what we have been up to!
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- 25th We Achieve the Good Future Foundation AI Quality Mark!
- 7th Willow Bank Pupil Achievements: Bexley Music Scholarship
- 19th Woodland Academy Trust one of 23 MATs leading the way with pathfinding Artificial Intelligence report
- 13th Peareswood Primary has been designated an Apple Distinguished School!
- 5th We host our AImpowerEd Conference!
- 24th We are Woodland- Summer Edition
- 15th Knockhall Primary School Celebrates New Regeneration Project - ‘GROWING TOGETHER’
- 10th 3rd September AI in education conference-join us!
- 2nd Meet our new Chief Finance and Operations Officer
- 26th Hosting leaders from Denmark to share digital development insights.
- 16th Watch our new Trust video!
- 3rd Peareswood Primary holds tree planting event to help combat pollution.