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We are happy to announce that RRSA@Unicef,org have sent us some exciting news.We are now designated a Bronze RRS school with the message below and the accompanying logo that we can now officially use!— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Mar 6, 2025

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Thank you to all of the visitors in the local community who have helped us learn more about their jobs and how they help us. We asked the children what their favourite bits were from each visitor.— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Mar 6, 2025

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Last Friday, Mrs Cooley from Year 2 led a vibrant initiative for Mental Health Week! 💛 Our school community shone brightly in yellow, highlighting the importance of well-being and mental health. Thank you to everyone for your support! #MentalHealthMatters #WellBeing💖✨— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Feb 13, 2025

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What an amazing day! Our students engaged in a thrilling Drone Coding workshop with Hyett Education and the Royal Air Force. 🛩️💻 Huge thanks to Pete Barclay for leading this inspiring event! 🙌 #STEM #DroneCoding #HyettEducation #RoyalAirForce #FutureCreators— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Feb 13, 2025

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This term, our Reception class has been exploring the world of people who help us—like nurses, shopkeepers, vets, and builders! 🚒👩‍⚕️ We celebrated with a fantastic dress-up day and welcomed inspiring visitors, including firefighters and police officers. 🐾

Twitter - @STEP_WhiteHouse / 5 Feb

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We had a special visitor with our attendance officer—it's the one and only Punctuality Pete! 🕒✨ He reminded us how vital it is to come to school every day, ready to learn and grow together.Every school day counts and contributes to your journey of success.— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Feb 5, 2025

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Huge Thanks to Friends of White House! 🎉 We are absolutely delighted to announce that our amazing Friends of White House (PTA) have generously donated a fantastic selection of games and indoor activities for all classes to use during wet play!— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Jan 21, 2025

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🌍✨ Exciting News from Our Eco Warriors! 🌿💚 We are thrilled to announce that our Eco Warriors have just received their badges and are now officially part of our Pupil Voice decision-making body! 🎉👏 #YoungLeaders #EcoFriendly 🏫💪— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Jan 21, 2025

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Every Voice Matters at Our School! 🌟 At our school, we believe that every voice matters! That’s why our Pupil Parliament is an integral part of our community! 🎤✨ Let’s celebrate the leaders of tomorrow! 💪📚 PupilParliament #StudentVoice #SchoolCommunity #MakingADifference— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Jan 21, 2025

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Friends of White House are running a creative Xmas project...we cannot wait to see the results!

Twitter - @STEP_WhiteHouse / 13 Dec

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Friends of White House are running a creative Xmas project...we cannot wait to see the results!— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Dec 13, 2024

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Our parents came into to our Yr 1 class this week to see how we teach Phonics at our school. #Soundswrite— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Dec 13, 2024

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Year 1 have visited Gallery North in our town center and were also able to create some wonderful art pieces themselves.— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Dec 6, 2024

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On the 10th of November, pupil parliament representatives at White House Academy paid tribute to our heroes by attending a solemn #Remembrance Day service. They laid a wreath at the town centre memorial, honouring those who gave everything for our freedom. 🌺 #LestWeForget"— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Nov 15, 2024

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Year 5 had an amazing time at The Observatory Science Centre! Mrs Verrall was amazed by the children’s scientific minds and how well they represented White House— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) May 7, 2024

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Congratulations!— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) March 27, 2024

Twitter - @STEP_WhiteHouse / 27 Mar

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Our Year 3 girls rocked the field at the Football Festival hosted by Hailsham Primary Academy! 📷 Led by the one and only Mr. Fox, our amazing PE lead, they proudly showcased our brand-new White House kit! Huge cheers to our talented team for their fantastic performance!— White House Academy (@STEP_WhiteHouse) Mar 27, 2024

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Congratulations to our incredible debating team who made it all the way to the semi-finals in London at the Royal Bank of Canada! We wait with bated breath to hear whether we have made it to the finals. We are so proud of you 📷

Twitter - @STEP_WhiteHouse / 15 Mar

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