Jonathan Reynolds MP visits Arundale and Pinfold Schools

On Friday 19 November, Jonathan Reynolds MP and Councillor Jacqueline North visited Arundale Primary School, Hyde and Pinfold Primary School, Hattersley.

Both schools, associate schools part of Victorious Academies Trust, gave tours of their school and with it being Children in Need were able to show the fantastic fundraising activities they were doing, one being all pupils made a donation in exchange for wearing their pyjamas to school!

At Arundale Primary School, Peter Hartley, Headteacher at Arundale Primary School said “Mr Reynolds and Cllr North were able to see the excellent work the pupils have been participating in since their return to school in September. Our year 4 pupils were excited to interview Mr Reynolds on his environmental and political views.”

At Pinfold Primary School, Jennie Burlinson, Assistant Headteacher at Pinfold said, “We were thrilled to receive a visit from Stalybridge & Hyde MP, Jonathan Reynolds. Groups of children from years 5 and 6 had the opportunity to share with him the fantastic outdoor and creative experiences we have at Pinfold, pupils also discussed the anti-bullying ‘one kind word’ focus across school.”

Mr Reynolds said, “I was very impressed with the hard work and determination of the children across both Arundale Primary School and Pinfold Primary School and the teaching and learning opportunities both schools offer. Thank you to Peter Hartley, Headteacher at Arundale and Jennifer Hughes, Headteacher at Pinfold Primary School for the lovely warm welcome both myself and Councillor Jacqueline North received at both schools.”