Another fabulous achievement for Brooke and her partner Chloe, who achieved 2nd place and a silver medal at the South Tyneside International Acro Cup during the half-term break.
Well done Brooke!
Category : Beautiful work
We are delighted to announce that Danny in G28 has been selected to play for Durham County Cricket club under 15s after attending many training sessions and trials.
His hard work and dedication has paid off! Out of over 700 juniors in the north east, 40 were selected to attend trials and with a view to then being selected to represent Durham in the 2025 season.
Danny’s talent stood out and the coaches have therefore selected him to play for Durham. We know that Danny is going to make a massive difference to this team due to his passion for the game, determination and skills.
He has started his intense training this week to make sure he is ready for the upcoming season.
Well done Danny!
I hope everyone is having a nice start to their half term break.
A few weeks ago, as part of National Poetry Day, all students started to plan and write their own poem around the theme of ‘The Beautiful Truth’ in line with a national Young Writers poetry competition.
I set a deadline of 18th October for this in line with our half term break and have had 3 entries from Y8 students. The official deadline for entries is Friday 25th October and I would like to give this last call-out for any more poems that students may want to enter (there was a lovely buzz around school on National Poetry Day around this).
Please encourage your child to share their poem with Ms Tatters before Friday so I can ensure all student entries are submitted.
Thanks for your support!
Thank you to everyone who made the effort to enter a pumpkin today – Crew Stanton were blown away by the creativity and craftsmanship and quality shown!
These were the shortlisted entries:
Congratulations to Olivia in Y8 for winning the XPG student entry and Riya who won the younger sibling category.
I would also like to thank the members of Crew Stanton and their parents for their contributions to the bake sale as well as to all the students who purchased sweet treats today.
Thanks to all of you, we have managed to make over £200 for Tiny Lives with this event.
Have a lovely (and spooky) half term everyone!
Crew Stanton
Brooke brought a very special guest to school earlier this week, her silver medal from her first gymnastics competition! Brooke’s partner also did brilliantly in their first acrobatics section too. Beautiful work Brooke! Well done.
We are very excited to have a copy of Through Their Eyes in our school library which contains the poem ‘Abuse’ by Elina in G30.
Congratulations!
We are very proud to announce that 5 more talented writers have been selected for publication as part of the national Young Writers competition!
Molly, Eliza, Harry, Lyra and Bella all submitted fantastic pieces of work to the Mission Chaos competition. Congratulations to all 5, we can’t wait to get a copy for the school library.
The next writing competition challenges students to write a poem about ‘being real in a fake world’. The Beautiful Truth pushes students to write a poem that shows us who they truly are (fantastic links to G30’s current expedition…) Remember that you can seek critique from staff and students before submission, so get writing! Next time, it could be you!
See Miss Tatters in G8 if you would like more information.
It’s been a busy holiday for Will. Will spent a week on work experience with Esh Construction as part of a pilot employee family work experience programme. Working with a group of ten 14-17 year olds, Will showed great courage and met together for the first time that week. Will really pushed himself out of his comfort zone. To top that, Will spent the next week at a futsal camp after the efforts of the week before.
Congratulations to Crew Stanton who successfully completed the Junior Great North Run today.
Crew Stanton students ran with Miss Tatters today to raise funds for their Crew charity Tiny Lives.
Miss Tatters and her partner and also are running the Great North Run tomorrow. Together, Miss Tatters and Crew Stanton have a communal fundraising page. If you can, they’d much appreciate any and all support on their fundraising page please!
https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2024.enthuse.com/pf/emmy-tatters
Congratulations to all of our students that took part today too, as we know there were many more. We’d love to see photographs if you have them and put them on our website.
G28 kicked off the new academic year with an impressive first week. The students were guided by the question: “How can we ensure that our future selves will thank us for the next two years?” This question set the tone for a week filled with exploration, reflection, and growth.
Throughout the week, students explored various future career paths, gaining valuable insights into what lies ahead. To help them reflect on how aspirations evolve over time, they watched clips from The Up Series, a documentary that follows a group of children from ages 7 to 21. This series provided a unique perspective on how early dreams can align—or diverge—from reality as life unfolds.
On Tuesday, the students took a trip to Gateshead Career Centre, where they participated in workshops focused on different post-16 options. This experience broadened their understanding of the diverse opportunities available to them. A special congratulations to Lily and Anya, who excelled in the apprenticeship quiz competition, and to Crew Frank, who worked collaboratively to construct a bridge closely resembling the iconic Tyne Bridge
After their insightful morning at Gateshead Career Centre, students were well-prepared to start crafting their CVs. They teamed up with their critical friends to exchange constructive feedback, fine-tuning their CVs to ensure they were polished and professional. These revised CVs were then sent off to their interviewers, ready for the big day on Friday.
When the day of interviews arrived, G28 students stepped up, taking on various roles with enthusiasm and professionalism. They meticulously prepared the interview rooms, arranged refreshments, and provided ambassador tours of the school.
Each student then participated in a 20-minute interview, during which they showcased their skills, experiences, and aspirations. The interviewers provided valuable feedback, giving students practical insights to help them refine their approach and boost their confidence as they continue their journey towards their future careers.
Well Done G28 and thank you to all our expert interviewers it was a brilliant experience for our students!