This week we celebrate the wonderful things our colleagues and learners do for others. Across our Trust family of schools adults and children alike give generously to support others, especially those less fortunate than themselves. Supporting fantastic local charities like, The Kirkwood and Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, are always close to our hearts. In June, we will also be supporting the Jo Cox Foundation with the Run for Jo, and our very own Batley Bake Off. 

Staff also go the extra mile for others by doing things like regularly donating blood. This is easy to do and the Al-Hikmah Centre in Batley hosts sessions every few months. It's free and helps saves lives. It may even benefit you, giving you some time to sit quietly and read, listen to music or just relax. It can be difficult to find those quiet moments in a generally busy week. 

This weekend some members of our staff teams ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon, with many family and friends cheering them on. What a hot day to run that distance! Well done to everyone showing that tremendous commitment. Rob Burrow raised awareness around the world of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and how it affects people with the disease, but also the impact on their loved ones. 

So, what can you do to give to others? It doesn't have to cost anything, it might be checking in on a neighbour or asking someone if they are ok, if they look a bit sad. Knowing someone is there for you, always makes people feel better.

For our learners in primary schools this week it is their chance to shine with their assessments and we know they will do brilliantly! To all of those young people - you've got this! This is your chance to shine!