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- 30/09/22
Data in real world situations
To complement the current Maths topic of data handling, Year 7 learners went to Chester-Le-Street to monitor traffic flow on the busy A167.Read Full Story - 30/09/22
Drop Everything and Read
Learners have enjoyed accessing the library to complete their reading this week! Whilst reading intervention takes place in the library, guided reading and silent reading for pleasure are encouraged during lesson time.Read Full Story - 30/09/22
Speaking and Listening
During English skills lessons our KS4 learners have been practising talking about a topic of their choice for over 3 minutes. Learners wrote notes about their chosen subject and organised what they wanted to say into sections. We will be developing to talk without notes as the year progres...Read Full Story - 30/09/22
Black History Month
In preparations for lessons and assemblies starting next week for Black History Month, our online bookshelf has been updated with audio book links to a range of books celebrating diversity for our younger learners as well as links to pod casts and interviews discussing key people and events througho...Read Full Story - 15/09/22
Mr. Twit Beard Cakes
Learners at our Acorn Learning Center had a fantastic time making Mr. Twit beard cakes today in their food technology lesson with Mr. Walker. All week across school we looked at the wonderful world of Roald Dahl and we picked these tasty treats for our food lesson.Read Full Story - 14/09/22
Homework Club
Did you know we run a homework club? The whole school homework club is held every morning in Mr Hudson’s room.Read Full Story - 13/09/22
Science Safety
In science lessons this week, learners have been demonstrating and applying their skills and knowledge from last year to show they can work safely when carrying out science experiments.Read Full Story - 13/09/22
Roald Dahl Day!!
It’s been another super-splendiferous, completely, whizz-fizzing fantastic Roald Dahl Day! Learners took part in a range of activities linked to the hugely popular children’s author today in lessons: from illustration, creative writing, reading comprehension, research and poetry!Read Full Story - 12/09/22
Monday 19th of September will be The Queen’s funeral
Dear Families, As I am sure you have read Monday 19th of September will be The Queen’s funeral and will also be a national bank holiday.Read Full Story - 09/09/22
Magic Friday Rewards
After a fantastic week back at school after 6 weeks off our learners have worked very hard to be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing to build up their points to earn the power of choice rewards.Read Full Story - 09/09/22
After School Activities
Our learners have had a brilliant week settling back into the school routine, seeing their friends and engaging with learning. On Tuesday, we had an extended tutor time where learners were able to get to know their new teachers and classmates.Read Full Story - 09/09/22
Right place, right time, right thing!
After a week of working hard, it was brilliant to be able to praise the successes of our learners with our subject certificates!Read Full Story