ZooLab Session!

KS2 enjoyed a special hands-on session with ZooLab on Thursday. They got to meet an array of creepy crawlies and unusual creatures whilst learning all about our planet. Many students commented on what a fantastic time they had – even the staff got involved too!

Congratulations to our new Head Pupils!

Huge congratulations to our newly appointed Head Pupils. All of the Year 8 applicants approached the process with confidence and maturity as they presented to senior leaders and had their first experience of an interview. We were very proud of each and every one of them. Last week, the new team spoke to prospective parents/carers and pupils at our Open

West Northumberland Food Bank Collections

As we approach the end of our first half-term in the new school build, we would like to provide a polite reminder for any remaining donations for our West Northumberland Food Bank appeal.  Many thanks for the items we have already received. On Thursday (21st October), our newly appointed House Captaincy team will be collecting all items from each form

Year 7 & 8 Football & Netball!

Last night saw more sporting action as the Year 7 and 8 boys’ football teams were in action alongside the girls’ netball teams in our first trip to Ovingham Middle School. The pupils were outstanding and represented the school in a fantastic way.  Year 7 Boys In national cup action the boys new it would be a tough challenge. An

First Football Fixture of the Year!

Friday marked the first fixture of the year for football and the Year 8 boys were in national cup action, making the long trip down to Whitley Bay to play Valley Gardens Middle.  The game started at a rapid pace with the tricky Theo C dancing down the left, firing a cross along the six-yard box and narrowly evading the

Digital Leaders!

Mrs Eyre-Tanner is looking for pupils to become digital leaders and join our current team! This will be under the umbrella of Northumberland Digital Leaders. Pupils will have the opportunity to gain different badges of skills as well as meet other digital leaders in Northumberland.  Please watch the video below for more information.  You can collect an application form from

Author Visit!

On the 30 September Peter J Murray, the children’s author, visited and presented to both KS2 and 3. He was given a very warm welcome and pupils were suitably captivated by his spooky tales! Pete returned the following day for a book sale and signing event in the Fellside Library. Details of books for sale and prices have been given

Y6 Fruit Salad!

We are delighted with Year 6’s creative fruit salads this week, which they have made whilst practising their knife skills in Food Technology!