LIGHThouse – issue 36 – 01/07/21

1st July 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Teacher's creativity gives PMLD pupils new lease of life (Castle School)
  • Transition days get Year 6 ready for the 'big school' (Bishop's/Duke's)
  • Transition with a difference as Warkworth pupils go 'coasteering' (Warkworth Primary)
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar brought to life for our littlest learners! (Early Years)
  • Gadget Shoes and Boo-able Villains at JBP! (Josephine Butler Campus)
  • Art and Design students visit Northern Print (Duke's Secondary)
  • Grace Darling pupil scoops KS2 creative writing prize (Grace Darling Juniors)
  • Duke's Sixth Form is now on Instagram (Duke's Sixth Form)

LIGHThouse – issue 35 – 24/06/21

24th June 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Last chance for free uniform delivery from Michael Sehgal
  • School Diversity Week comes to NCEAT!
  • Year 6 transition - virtual open evening resources now online
  • Staff humbled by National Thank a Teacher Day
  • County athletics success for Duke's pupils
  • Growth Mindset Day at Grace Darling Infants
  • Warkworth Primary needs your help!
  • Duke's student turned pro football star hosts special assembly
  • CEO's blog: Bishop's changes get green light from Department for Education

LIGHThouse – issue 34 – 18/06/21

18th June 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Free uniform delivery offer extended through June
  • Library gets a boost thanks to efforts of Castle School pupils
  • New Reading Corner launches on Bishop's website
  • James Knott pupils' Race for Life raises over £3k for Cancer Research UK
  • Something old, something new, something borrowed, EVERYTHING blue!
  • Roundnet comes to Duke's
  • CEO's blog: Should we extend the school day?

LIGHThouse – issue 33 – 11/06/21

11th June 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • School Diversity Week at NCEAT
  • Free uniform delivery from Michael Sehgal
  • Farewell Year 11 and Year 13
  • Jam business reaps rewards for Castle School pupils
  • Community art project takes flight at Warkworth Primary
  • Student runners raise nearly £2,000 for Cancer Research
  • JBP pupils inspired by World Ocean Day
  • CEO's blog: 'Knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing'
  • Brand new Trust prospectus out now

LIGHThouse – The Pre-Half Term Bumper Issue!

28th May 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Half Term free school meals update
  • Important Covid-19 legislation changes
  • Year 6 transition gets under way
  • Free delivery offer for school uniform orders from Michael Sehgal
  • Castle School pupils get creative with Kandinsky-themed artwork
  • Grace Darling pupils graffiti the school... in the best way!
  • New maths homework platform launched at Duke's Secondary
  • Fitbits galore at Warkworth Primary
  • From the BBC to Microsoft - Duke's in the spotlight
  • Outdoor Classroom Day celebrations
  • CEO's blog: A question of Trust

LIGHThouse – Issue 31 – 13/05/21

13th May 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Important Covid-19 updates
  • Bishop's Primary School consultation update
  • Free delivery offer for school uniform orders from Michael Sehgal
  • Bodyguard boss steps up for William Leech Campus
  • Lynemouth Council Award for Citizenship
  • Castle School prepares for special winged visitors from Africa
  • Warkworth pupils kickstart social action challenge for Captain Sir Tom Moore
  • Grace Darling pupils celebrate Europe Day
  • Maths and stories prove a perfect combo at Josephine Butler
  • Keeping your child safe online

LIGHThouse – issue 30 – 06/05/21

7th May 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Year 9 virtual parents' evening coming soon
  • Important Covid-19 testing notice
  • Great news for eco-friendly Warkworth Primary
  • Castle School Parent Governor nominations open now
  • Cycling fun in the sun for William Leech pupils!
  • Sixth Form Business students plan virtual quiz for Duke's staff
  • James Knott pupils scoop Active Maths prize
  • CEO's blog: Why literacy is so important for all of us

LIGHThouse – issue 29 – 29/04/21

4th May 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • Year 9 virtual parents' evening coming soon
  • The Big Ask at Bishop's Primary School
  • Money talks with NUFC Foundation at Warkworth Primary
  • Castle School's musical makeover of 'Baby Shark'
  • Castle School Parent Governor nominations open now
  • After school clubs reopen at Grace Darling
  • Sixth Form pupils gain skills for life with Barclays
  • CEO's blog: What do we want for our children? (Part 2)

LIGHThouse – issue 28 – 22/04/21

26th April 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • CEO's blog: What do we want for our children? (Part 1)
  • Bishop's Primary School consultation closing soon
  • World of Work in Castle School
  • Warkworth pupils' virtual world tour
  • Year 9 options available now
  • Town Council supports young musicians at JBP
  • Duke's signs up to Race for Life Schools
  • Mandarin language taster sessions at Duke's
  • Join in with #ReadingHour this World Book Night

LIGHThouse – issue 27 – 15/04/21

22nd April 2021Leanne Tonks

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In this edition:

  • CEO's blog: Feet on the ground but looking up
  • Bishop's Primary School consultation closing soon
  • Staying safe as restrictions ease
  • Attendance = rewards at Duke's
  • Smart Works Newcastle launches art competition
  • New reading programme proves popular at William Leech Campus
  • KS4 and KS5 options information out now
  • The circus comes to town at Castle School!
  • Supporting local businesses with new advertising offer
  • Special collective worship at Warkworth Primary
  • Easter egg cheesecake sale raises funds for Tiny Lives