Dear LAD families, We are delighted to share the success of our annual First Aid Day here at Leigh Academy Dartford! The entire school—from our youngest Nursery learners through to […]
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On Wednesday 21st May 2025, Leigh Academy Dartford hosted their first ever Careers Fair! With an exciting mix of professionals from a wide range of industries, our Year 5 and […]
The Little Birds have been exploring real fruit and vegetables using their senses. They have been talking about how and where they are grown, referring to the map of the world. […]
This week, the Little Birds have been inquiring into how to grow turnips to explore their understanding of the world. They used their own imagination to act out the story […]
This week, the Little Birds have been learning about plants. They inquired about the different parts of a plant and flower. They learned new vocabulary for each section of a […]
This week, the Little Birds have been learning how to care for the chicks in the brooder box. The children observed the chicks with fascination each day, watching them grow […]
To begin the new term, the Little Birds learned about our planet and the importance of Earth Day. They talked about how to care for minibeasts and birds in their […]
Year 3 In Year 3, the children have been enhancing their coordination skills by carefully selecting the most suitable actions, ideas and techniques to design and complete their very own […]
We wanted to share with you the profoundly moving experience our Year 6 students had during their recent trip to Belgium. This trip was designed to bring their studies about […]













