Thank you for your interest in The Howard School at what I think is a very exciting time to be part of the school’s community. As part of The Howard Academy Trust, we are committed to a shared moral purpose; to make a positive difference to the lives of the young people in our community.
The Howard School is a highly inclusive school community where every individual matters. High levels of discipline ensure everyone is expected to work hard and make a positive contribution to the learning environment. The school has been recognised as a Rights Respecting School at Gold Level by UNICEF, the only secondary school in Kent or Medway to receive such an award.
"Pupils enjoy school and feel valued. The school is inclusive with a real sense of community. Relationships between pupils, and between pupils and staff, are a real strength."
- Ofsted, November 2021
We endeavour to enhance the life chances of our young people by maximising their educational achievement. Our local and national reputation is one that continues to grow. The curriculum that we offer ensures all our students receive a solid academic education alongside a wide range of opportunities for personal development.
At The Howard School we aspire for all our students to gain the academic results and personal skills to make a positive contribution to society, both now and in the future.
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The Howard School was proud to welcome Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire Sarah Jones MP and local...
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A MASSIVE festive THANK YOU to our incredible parents and carers! We have been absolutely blown away by the generos...
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Today our Year 9 students took part in a special workshop exploring maths in everyday life, with a particular focus on t...
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Standing room only at our Sixth Form Open Evening!A huge thank you to everyone who came along tonight to explore our...
We are absolutely delighted to see so many of our Sixth Form students are undertaking real-world geographical research as part of their A-Level studies! Another of our talented A-Level Geography students is currently investigating: "To what extent has the regeneration in Bourne Place successfully increased social sustainability in Sittingbourne?" As part of their coursework, they are gathering public opinion and community feedback to help evaluate the impact of regeneration projects within. If you are familiar with Bourne Place or the wider Sittingbourne regeneration, we would be hugely grateful if you could spare a few moments to complete their survey and support this fantastic piece of independent research. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/C8pqR9eYFMgYnZCW9 It is fantastic to see our students applying their classroom learning to real-life investigations, developing the analytical, communication and fieldwork skills that will support them in higher education and beyond. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our students by taking part in these surveys!
Over 900 department certificates are making their way home before the half-term break and we could not be prouder of our students! Every single certificate represents hard work, determination, resilience and success. Across every department in the school, staff have recognised students who consistently go above and beyond whether through exceptional effort, fantastic progress, outstanding attitude or academic achievement At The Howard School, we believe in celebrating success, and these certificates are a reflection of the incredible young people we are lucky enough to work with every day. Seeing so many students recognised is something the whole school community should feel immensely proud of To all students receiving a certificate very well deserved! And to those receiving more than one... wow! Thank you as well to our families for the support you continue to give our students throughout the year. Together, we continue to build a culture where hard work, kindness and ambition are recognised and celebrated We hope everyone enjoys a brilliant and well-earned half-term when it arrives!
Parent/Carer Coffee Morning Join us at The Howard School for our next Parent/Carer Coffee Morning with a focus on Speech and Language This is a fantastic opportunity to: Hear a short talk from our team Learn more about speech and language support Ask questions in an informal Q&A session Meet other parents and carers over a coffee Wednesday 10th June 9:00am – 10:00am The Howard School To sign up, please email: sen@thehowardschool.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you!
More sporting success for our students! A huge congratulations to M.M. and L.E. in Year 10, who are both part of the U15s Sheppey United FC side that were crowned Kent Youth League East Champions this season! An incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment the boys have shown throughout the season. Representing both their club and The Howard School so brilliantly we are incredibly proud of them! Well done, boys!
Following a record-breaking sign-up, we are pleased to announce a second release of spaces for Y5 PE/ Sports taster events at The Howard School! Please click on one of the dates below to register your interest:
First-come, first-served- when they're gone, they're gone!
Details on the sign-up sheet/ link.