News - 10th Jun 2024
Focused
Informed
Passionate
Welcome from the leadership team
We set up the Community School Trust with the aim of creating great school communities that excel in an atmosphere of challenge and support.
Meet the team
“Everyone is a close knit family and the school is always adapting to get the best out of staff and students...”
Shamayun Mirza
Maths second in charge
Planning for extraordinary
Leila
Cumberland Community School
Alongside my studies, I enjoy cooking, especially baking. I love trying new recipes out on my family and friends. They always enjoy eating whatever I have made for them.
Khadija
Waterside Academy
Khadija was part of the second cohort of students on the school’s prestigious colleges programme, applying to selective schools. She was successfully awarded a place at Fulham School on a full bursary worth £50,000.
Samuel
Cumberland Community School
For three years, I have been playing the piano and I regularly enjoy reading for pleasure. I am currently reading 'The Road Trip'.
Cemre
Waterside Academy
Cemre enrolled on the prestigious college programme and successfully was awarded a full scholarship to study A-levels at Ashbourne College worth £10,000 a term.
Amelia
Forest Gate School
Amelia began her first year at FGCS during a pandemic. Being in a new school and trying to figure out new rules during such an usual time was ‘weird’, but she praises the teachers around her for supporting her.
Lavinia
Forest Gate School
An active member in her school, Lavinia takes part in Student Council, Politeness Ambassadors, Anti-Bullying Club and multisports when she’s not studying.
Zakaria
Forest Gate School
Preparing for GCSEs is never easy, but Zakaria knows he has his teachers behind him: ‘As a year 11 student, I am very supported by my teachers who work really hard to help me with my exams.’
Leila
Cumberland Community School
Alongside my studies, I enjoy cooking, especially baking. I love trying new recipes out on my family and friends. They always enjoy eating whatever I have made for them.
Khadija
Waterside Academy
Khadija was part of the second cohort of students on the school’s prestigious colleges programme, applying to selective schools. She was successfully awarded a place at Fulham School on a full bursary worth £50,000.
Samuel
Cumberland Community School
For three years, I have been playing the piano and I regularly enjoy reading for pleasure. I am currently reading 'The Road Trip'.
Cemre
Waterside Academy
Cemre enrolled on the prestigious college programme and successfully was awarded a full scholarship to study A-levels at Ashbourne College worth £10,000 a term.
Amelia
Forest Gate School
Amelia began her first year at FGCS during a pandemic. Being in a new school and trying to figure out new rules during such an usual time was ‘weird’, but she praises the teachers around her for supporting her.
Lavinia
Forest Gate School
An active member in her school, Lavinia takes part in Student Council, Politeness Ambassadors, Anti-Bullying Club and multisports when she’s not studying.
Zakaria
Forest Gate School
Preparing for GCSEs is never easy, but Zakaria knows he has his teachers behind him: ‘As a year 11 student, I am very supported by my teachers who work really hard to help me with my exams.’
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Follow Us@CST_London - February 10
Our speakers at the leadership conference @SimonElliottCST @Mouhssin_Ismail @MissTBegum @Shofiquez pic.twitter.com/q9xy5vEhN6
@CST_London - February 8
@CST_London leadership dinner last night was joyous.
Thank you to all who travelled far and wide to attend!
Thank you to @Mouhssin_Ismail for a characteristically thought provoking keynote
and thanks to the venue for that deeeelicious dinner 😋 pic.twitter.com/p65jo41OP3
@CST_London - February 8
A lovely night last night at the @CST_London dinner. Great to catch up with my past CEO Bushra @sal2nd @Crux311 @MrJPTeach @englishteachai @unleashing_me @Mouhssin_Ismail @AsmaBaig296 @macarthy_bola and all the other colleagues that attended, including one of my ex-students! pic.twitter.com/ymFAo29SqB
@CST_London - February 8
@CST_London dinner was fab!
Hosted by brill @MissRNoor, speakers shared leadership gems. Thank you @MissTBegum @SimonElliottCST @Shofiquez @Mouhssin_Ismail.
Great to see @unleashing_me @AsmaBaig296 @TeachLeadAAli @TomBellwoodCLT @unlock_educate @MaryMyatt @sabnom81 @SausanS2 pic.twitter.com/kCYR0EYpWq
@CST_London - February 8
A brilliant @CST_London networking dinner
Fantastic evening, with wonderful speakers and passionate leaders pic.twitter.com/M0lA38MIL6
@CST_London - February 7
What a phenomenal keynote by @Mouhssin_Ismail @CST_London
Behaviour systems and high aspirations being the keys to success!
Even the man who thinks he knows it all was impressed @unleashing_me pic.twitter.com/HDed6HkD9E
@CST_London - February 7
From a Leadership conference a stones throw from St Paul’s Cathedral to @CST_London brilliant Leadership for all conference. Brilliant day despite all the rain ☔️ pic.twitter.com/GZgqCCdlJ2
@CST_London - February 7
It’s fab to be @CST_London for the Leadership for All Dinner. @MissTBegum @SausanS2 @Shofiquez @unleashing_me @AsmaBaig296 @TeachLeadAAli @TomBellwoodCLT pic.twitter.com/15weiVDm1P
@CST_London - February 1
Leadership for All – 7th Feb!
Join us, @CST_London, for insights on leadership, credibility & career growth—plus a great dinner!
✅ Impress your boss
✅ Leadership myths
✅ Teacher credibility
✅ Spotting the “spinach”
Register: https://t.co/fznNXlGGvC pic.twitter.com/3Un6KvoCZC
@CST_London - January 27
Today we celebrate having two school in the top 5 best performing in Newham. Congrats @FgcsInfo for being FIRST and @cumberlandcst for being 3rd. Read more here https://t.co/Lc6y9359Zx
@CST_London - January 25
We are incredibly proud of our two schools in @NewhamLondon
@FgcsInfo continues to excel as the top performer, while @cumberlandcst has impressively risen to 3rd place. This success reflects the dedication and belief of our staff, students, & community.https://t.co/pzyGPPKgmq
@CST_London - January 22
2 WEEKS LEFT!
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR TICKET?
📅 Fri 7th February
🍽️ Dinner, networking and practical, evidence-informed CPD
Hosted by @CST_London https://t.co/WedirG6l7f pic.twitter.com/S54akE7KyE
@CST_London - January 15
We know that smart phones can be a distraction to our students. We are hugely proud of the success that has come from encouraging students to ditch some apps during the exam period. Well done everyone! https://t.co/syGoYaq4H4
@CST_London - January 15
Proud of our staff and students @cumberlandcst for game changing exam results improvement https://t.co/nHzzACU3aF
@CST_London - January 12
Leaders and aspiring leaders!
Beat the January blues by bagging your ticket to our ‘Leadership for All’ dinner!
It’s fast approaching now:
📅 Fri 7th February
🍽️ Dinner, networking and practical, evidence-informed CPD
Hosted by @CST_London https://t.co/WedirG5NhH pic.twitter.com/lhE3hq1C7y
@CST_London - December 13
A brilliant initiative and going strong in various locations.
There’s other events next year hosted by @CST_London and @ChilternLT on Eventbrite.
Racial Equity and DIEBed work is for all, not just the few of us
Our Schools
Forest Gate Community School
Forest Gate Community School
Associate Headteacher - Stacey Goyan
Forest Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BB
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Cumberland Community School
Cumberland Community School
Headteacher - Ekhlas Rahman
The Cumberland School, Oban Close, London, E13 8SJ
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Waterside Academy
Waterside Academy
Headteacher - Shuabur Rahman
317-319 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London, E8 4DL
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University Technical College Norfolk
University Technical College Norfolk
Headteacher - Francis Bray
Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF
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The Excelsior Academy
The Excelsior Academy
Headteacher - Omar Deria
The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY
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Haggerston School
Haggerston School
Donna Moran and Hannah Turbet - Co-Headteachers
Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LS
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