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September 2022

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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.  
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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! 
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  • 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.  
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  • 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.
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  • 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. 
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  • 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! 
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September 2022