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Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors (PWA) from Windmill Cluster, Brixton Learning Collaborative and Oval Learning have gone from strength-to-strength this year. Ambassadors from 20 primary schools across the three clusters have met online each half term, sharing ideas and participating in shared activity. They’ve also had the chance to meet in person at workshops with groups ofContinue reading “Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors shine!”

During academic year 25-26, Cluster staff participated in shared CPD. In October a cross cluster (Windmill and Brixton Learning Collaborative) training session – Drawing Club for Early Years with Greg Bottrill – was organised. It was well received and throughout the year EYFS staff shared updates around how they’ve implemented the initiative across settings TheContinue reading “Shared staff training 25-26”

The Cluster Football Tournament marks the end of the school year and is always a nail-biting, action-packed event. This year was no exception with excellent skills on display and some wonderful sportsmanship, with many pupils receiving special awards for their contributions. Congratulations to Christ Church Streatham boys and Holy Trinity girls for taking the winningContinue reading “Cluster Football Tournament 2025”

A special end of summer term Windmill Cluster event to commemorate Windrush was organised in summer term. The day was hosted at Trinity Academy for visiting cluster primary schools with a selection of Caribbean themed secondary school taster activities provided by Trinity staff, alongside a Windrush exhibition compiled by Pegasus Opera Company. This was followed byContinue reading “Windrush Day”

The Cluster Poetry Festival goes from strength to strength and each year the standard of writing and performance improves. This year’s theme was ‘My Untold Story’ and pupils from seven cluster primary schools took part in the programme of inter-school heats, culminating in a final event held at Trinity Academy, hosted by performance poet Adisa,Continue reading “Poetry Festival 2025”

The annual Cluster Spelling Bee was as usual a very closely fought event with a Yr 3/4 and a Yr 5/6 competition. Hosted at St Jude’s Primary, there was an excellent level of spelling demonstrated by all seven of the participating schools, who submitted teams of pupils for each year group competition. Congratulations to ChristContinue reading “Spelling Bee 2025”

Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors from Windmill Cluster schools have worked closely throughout the year with Wellbeing Ambassadors from our partner clusters, Brixton Learning Collaborative and Oval Learning. 19 schools are now involved in this programme and the Ambassadors have gone from strength to strength, meeting regularly and sharing ideas about how to support better mental healthContinue reading “Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors”

Talented writers from Windmill Cluster primary schools came together for a day of creative writing led by spoken word artist and author Steven Camden, aka Polar Bear. Using drama and storytelling techniques, children were inspired to create many fantastic stories during the session and left with endless ideas for further creations

There have been excellent maths and science opportunities across the cluster this year. In February we had a visit from the Science Dome, an immersive inflatable planetarium, hosted at Richard Atkins for visiting groups of schools from across the partnership . Pupils were able to experience exciting topics ranging from Under the Sea, Space ExplorationContinue reading “Super Maths and Science”

Cluster staff have continued to work closely together during 24-25, with regular forum meetings for Heads & SLT, colleagues from Early Years, primary and secondary to share good practice and learn from one another. Cluster SENDCos met regularly throughout the year along with SENDCos from our partner clusters, Brixton Learning Collaborative and Oval Learning, extendingContinue reading “Learning Together”

The annual Cluster Football Tournament took place in July with seven cluster primary schools submitting teams of boys and girls for a closely fought competition. Brilliant skills on display and awards given for some of the many outstanding performances and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. Congratulations to Orchard Primary girls and St Luke’s boys forContinue reading “Cluster Football Tournament 2024”

The Cluster Poetry Festival is always a highlight event and this year’s competition was no exception. Poems written and performed on a theme of ‘Hear My Voice’ were of an exceptionally high standard and the finale event featured 14 superb performances. The judging panel of staff and students from Trinity Academy were hugely impressed withContinue reading “Poetry Festival 2024”