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Outdoor Learning Highlights at Aurora Hedgeway School
Published 02/03/26
At Aurora Hedgeway School, outdoor learning is much more than time spent outside. It provides students with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity, practical life skills and a deeper connection with the natural world.

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Aurora Winter Games hailed ‘the best ever’
Published 27/02/26
The third - and arguably the most successful - Aurora Winter Games ever, took place this week, hosted by Ivy Lane school in Wakefield.

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Assessors rate Aurora Orchard Manor ‘excellent’
Published 12/02/26
Inspectors from Cambridgeshire County Council have rated Aurora Orchard Manor ‘excellent’ following a monitoring visit last year.

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Former president ‘overwhelmed’ by Foxes visit
Published 09/02/26
The former President of Malta was in Minehead at the weekend to visit Aurora Foxes as part of a fact-finding delegation.

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Fair gives students glimpse of future options
Published 29/01/26
Students from Aurora Severnside School in Gloucestershire took time out from their studies earlier this month to look to the future and consider a range of career and Further Education pathways.

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Poppyfield students join new rock group
Published 28/01/26
Things are looking up for a group of intrepid students at Poppyfield school in Surrey after they decided to join a rock group in their quest for Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award success.

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Pupils’ pet project prompts sanctuary visit
Published 28/01/26
Pupils from Aurora Summerfields school in Cheshire enjoyed a trip to Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary earlier this month, part of a pet project they’ve been working on.

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A festive celebration at Aurora Keyes Barn School
Published 22/12/25
Aurora Keyes Barn School’s Christmas Fair was a great way to round off the term, welcoming families into school to celebrate together. The afternoon had a relaxed, festive feel, with music playing, plenty of conversation and lots for everyone to enjoy.

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Schools’ pupils go loco over Santa trip
Published 18/12/25
All aboard! Pupils, staff and parents from three Aurora schools enjoyed a magical train journey on the Santa Express through the Derwent Valley last week.

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Highlights from Aurora Poppyfield School
Published 17/12/25
It’s been a memorable few months at Aurora Poppyfield School in Effingham, Surrey. Our students have thrown themselves into a range of activities and experiences, both in and out of the classroom, and we’re excited to share just a few of the things they’ve been up to.

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Christmas cheer served with all the trimmings
Published 17/12/25
Michael Roberts, Deputy Headteacher at Aurora Keyes Barn School, reflects on this year’s Christmas meal - a festive highlight that brings students and staff together and celebrates the season as a school community.

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Macmillan Coffee Morning at Aurora Keyes Barn School
Published 15/12/25
In September, we invited the wonderful parents and carers of Aurora Keyes Barn School to join the equally wonderful students to enjoy our Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Outdoor Learning Highlights at Aurora Hedgeway School

At Aurora Hedgeway School, outdoor learning is much more than time spent outside. It provides students with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity, practical life skills and a deeper connection with the natural world.

Aurora Winter Games hailed ‘the best ever’

The third - and arguably the most successful - Aurora Winter Games ever, took place this week, hosted by Ivy Lane school in Wakefield.

Assessors rate Aurora Orchard Manor ‘excellent’

Inspectors from Cambridgeshire County Council have rated Aurora Orchard Manor ‘excellent’ following a monitoring visit last year.

Former president ‘overwhelmed’ by Foxes visit

The former President of Malta was in Minehead at the weekend to visit Aurora Foxes as part of a fact-finding delegation.

Fair gives students glimpse of future options

Students from Aurora Severnside School in Gloucestershire took time out from their studies earlier this month to look to the future and consider a range of career and Further Education pathways.

Poppyfield students join new rock group

Things are looking up for a group of intrepid students at Poppyfield school in Surrey after they decided to join a rock group in their quest for Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award success.

Pupils’ pet project prompts sanctuary visit

Pupils from Aurora Summerfields school in Cheshire enjoyed a trip to Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary earlier this month, part of a pet project they’ve been working on.

A festive celebration at Aurora Keyes Barn School

Aurora Keyes Barn School’s Christmas Fair was a great way to round off the term, welcoming families into school to celebrate together. The afternoon had a relaxed, festive feel, with music playing, plenty of conversation and lots for everyone to enjoy.

Schools’ pupils go loco over Santa trip

All aboard! Pupils, staff and parents from three Aurora schools enjoyed a magical train journey on the Santa Express through the Derwent Valley last week.

Highlights from Aurora Poppyfield School

It’s been a memorable few months at Aurora Poppyfield School in Effingham, Surrey. Our students have thrown themselves into a range of activities and experiences, both in and out of the classroom, and we’re excited to share just a few of the things they’ve been up to.

Christmas cheer served with all the trimmings

Michael Roberts, Deputy Headteacher at Aurora Keyes Barn School, reflects on this year’s Christmas meal - a festive highlight that brings students and staff together and celebrates the season as a school community.

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Aurora Keyes Barn School

In September, we invited the wonderful parents and carers of Aurora Keyes Barn School to join the equally wonderful students to enjoy our Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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