Tying in with COP26, we have registered with Eco Schools. Moving into our new school building and grounds has provided us with a great opportunity to explore how we can operate more sustainably. We are calling upon a group of pupils from all year groups to become members of an Eco Schools Committee to instigate local, pupil-led investigation and action.
During this week and up to 10 November, we will be selling red poppies and some merchandise to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. A huge thank you must go to Tom Gillanders from Hexham Town Council for helping to source a school poppy appeal box. Pupils can purchase the following items with suggested donations: 50p – eraser, poppy
This week we acknowledge UK Parliament Week. We will be sharing our newly appointed School Parliament members later in the week. We would also like to promote some great resources that can be explored independently, including a 360 Tour of The Houses of Commons and Lords, and the interactive ‘Be an MP for a Week’ game. 360 Tour of House
I am delighted to say that we can now offer a British Sign Language course for KS3 pupils. This will be led by local BSL tutor, Debbie Jervis. There will be 30 places available and the sessions will take place on Wednesdays 3.15 – 4.30pm. The course will be for 6-weeks and is charged at £10 per pupil (thanks to
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!
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
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
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
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
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