As you know we have another staff day on Monday next week, where we will be continuing to plan for learning expeditions in our next academic year.
It is a particularly packed week next week with fieldwork and expert sessions. We will post our usual weekly update, however for next week it is important to note:
Tuesday 25th June
Year 9 students will be carrying out fieldwork to investigate the river Seaton Burn. Students will work together to collect data regarding the width, depth and velocity of the river. Students will also complete an activity connected to their poetry studies and will study species in the dunes at Seaton Sluice which are particular to that ecosystem. We will be travelling by coach to the venue for the day. The weather forecast is currently warm, dry and sunny spells.
All year 9 students will need:
- Their regular kit for the day
- Suncream and cap/hat
- A second pair of trainers, wellies or shoes that can get wet
- A large bottle of drinking water
- Ideally shorts rather than longer bottoms or leggings
- bottoms or leggings that can be rolled up are OK
- Bug spray if required
We expect to be back to school at the normal time, traffic dependent so will post on the website if there are any delays.
Also on Tuesday, our Climate Action Plan leadership group will be working with our expert Gemma Sarigu to finalise their proposals for the how the school could be more sustainable.
On Tuesday Year 8 students will also carry out a workshop with Gemma on climate adaptability, which will both feed into the action plan, and also connects to students’ learning about migration – with changes in climate becoming an increasingly prevalent push factor which causes people to migrate.
Wednesday 26th June
All Year 7 students will be carrying out fieldwork including data collection techniques and observational skills, through practical activities and investigations in our local river environment.
This will involve travel by Metro and walking between Newcastle and Gateshead. The weather forecast is currently warm with potential showers. As such students will need:
- Comfortable walking shoes or trainers
- appropriately dress for our current changeable weather including
- hat and suncream
- waterproof coat
- A packed lunch. (This will be provided for students who are entitled to free school meals if they request one.)
A backpack with a pen, pencil, rubber, and iPad. Most bags are not waterproof, so we suggest putting kit inside a plastic bag inside the rucksack.
As usual, students need to be in school for 8.25am ready for their final briefing. We expect to return to school slightly later than the normal school at around 3:45 pm. We will update the school website in the event of any delays.
Thursday 27th June
The final workshop for art student leaders with Bruce Tuckey will be taking place on Thursday in school this week. This week it will be: Freya, Caleb, Lexi J, Lizzie, Olivia W, Amelia, Kayden, Josh, Lexi S, Evie, George, Danny, Holly, Lily-Mae S, Isaac and James. Students will be creating sculptures so should wear clothes which you do not mind getting dirty.
Looking Ahead
Our Transition Days for Year 6 children are on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd July.
Each day will start at 8.25am with students able to arrive from 8.00am.
Each day will end at 3.15pm.
We look forward to welcoming our 50 new G31 students into school.