Dear Parents/Carers
We have come to the end of another full and busy half term and, as always, our whole community have worked together demonstrating courage, respect, craftsmanship and quality, integrity and above all compassion. We have continued to work hard across this first half term, welcoming new students and staff, continuing to build our culture through crew. It is hard to believe what we have achieved in 8 weeks together!
Important dates for your diaries for next half-term
G28 mock exams: Monday 10th to Thursday 13th November
Our Y11 students will continue mock exams next half term in the week beginning Monday 10th November. Please see the provisional timetable on the website.
Presentation of Learning (PoLs) – Term 1
PoLs are used as an opportunity for students to showcase their learning from their most current learning expedition. PoLs enable students to grow their character and further embed their learning through presenting their work in front of a range of authentic audiences and in a variety of contexts. In addition, students develop oracy skills by presenting to different audiences and in different contexts which builds confidence and further allows students to grow their character whilst developing key skills.
Below are the dates for our PoLs (Presentations of Learning) next term. It is important to note that we expect for every child to have a family member there to support them.
- G32’s PoL will be on the evening of Tuesday 16th December 2025 at St. Mary’s church in Heworth from 4:30pm until 5:54pm.
- G31’s PoL will be on Thursday 11th December in school at 4.30pm.
- G30’s PoL will be on the evening of Wednesday 10th December at the Farrell Centre in Newcastle University Campus. Start time is to be confirmed.
- G28’s PoL will be on Wednesday 17th December in school at 4.30pm.
Have a wonderful break with your children and families
I think that we can all agree that it’s time now for a well deserved rest! Have a great half term break and we look forward to seeing all of our students on Monday 3rd November at the normal time.
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support.
.Julie Mosley