Students were sent home this afternoon with bagels that have a best before date of 16/12/12. A best before date is an advisory date, indicating when a food is at its best quality, not when it becomes unsafe to eat.
Please check the label and do not consume the bagel if you feel it is not suitable (for example, if there is an unusual smell, appearance, or taste).
This term, G31 students have been reading the play adaptations of Malorie Blackman’s book, Noughts and Crosses.
A professional performance of the play is coming to Newcastle’s Northern Stage from 27th February to 7th March 2026.
I know that lots of students would love to see this, it is unfortunate that the dates have not aligned to the expedition.
Here is the link to book tickets as a family if you are still looking for a last minute Christmas present that is a little different!
G30 also studied this last year so would also enjoy!
Next week, students in Years 7 to 10 will complete their end-of-term Maths assessments. Each class will sit two papers: one non-calculator paper and one calculator paper. To support students with their preparation, this week’s Sparx extended study is optional so they can focus on revision.
All students have access to the relevant Sparx codes for the Autumn term on Google Classroom in their Get Smart Guides. They can also make use of the KS3 and GCSE Resources Padlet, available through Google Classroom. If you have any questions about these resources, please contact Rebecca Marshall.
Assessment Dates
G32 Class 1 (Year 7)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Wednesday 17th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
G32 Class 2 (Year 7)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Thursday 18th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
G31 Class 1 (Year 8)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Tuesday 16th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
G31 Class 2 (Year 8)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Wednesday 17th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
G30 Class 1 (Year 9)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Wednesday 17th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
G30 Class 2 (Year 9)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Tuesday 16th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
G29 Class 1 and 2 (Year 10)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Tuesday 16th December: Calculator (45 minutes)
Congratulations to Katie and Mason who competed in a night fishing challenge to raise money for South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade. As a group, the event raised £1,212.20!
Mason came 1st and Katie came 3rd – well done to you both!
Due to crew day activities tomorrow breakfast club will be cancelled – sorry for any inconvenience caused.
On Monday 24th breakfast club will resume at the new time of 8.00 am and will run to 8.25.
On Wednesday 10th December, students in G30 will present their learning at The Farrell Centre and the Kingsgate Centre , sharing the culmination of a term-long inquiry into the guiding question:
‘How are structures important in helping us to explain our world?’
The presentation will run from 16.00 – 17.00. All families need to arrive at the Farrell Centre, Eldon Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RD, at 16.00. You will then be directed to the the correct building.
Unfortunately, the time has to be earlier for G30 Presentation of Learning due to the Farrell Centre closing early.
Please tell your child’s crew leader if you are unable to attend.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Halloween disco tonight (and everyone who supported in set up, running and degunge!)
We will post tomorrow photos and totals raised but just a quick heads up; we have some delicious sweet treats leftover that we will be selling at break and lunch tomorrow so if you would like to buy something, please bring some change! All proceeds go towards supporting Tiny Lives.
Good Afternoon, this is a reminder that students who have consent will receive their flu immunisation in school tomorrow. If you have any questions regarding this then please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Hector competed in the British trampoline championships this weekend. He finished in 12th place in his individual event and is now the British bronze medalist in trampoline synchro! An amazing achievement!
G28 have engaged energetically and enthusiastically with Romeo and Juliet this term and have shown the same level of excitement about this debate.
Many of the students had already prepared arguments in their own time, knowing they would only have 30 minutes to prepare in their groups.
I have attached photos of the students preparations and also a screenshot of my notes that I took during the debate. You can clearly see the sophistication of the arguments raised and supported by textual evidence.
Fantastic work G28!
