Bishop's Primary School consultation closing soon!
 Time is running out to have your say on our proposal to separate Bishop's Primary School into five individual primary schools (one at each of our existing campuses).
To find out more and join the consultation, visit our website or if you have any questions or feedback on the proposal that you would like to share, email consultation@ncea.org.uk. Consultation closes on Friday 23 April 2021.
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Staying safe as restrictions ease
As the Government's roadmap out of lockdown continues to roll out successfully, we know that many of you will be rejoicing that non-essential retail and hospitality venues have now reopened (hairdressers, yey!)
While we of course share in the joy that this increased freedom brings, we will continue to follow Government guidelines closely across the Trust to ensure the ongoing safety of our pupils and staff.
Can we therefore remind you that:
- Face coverings are still mandatory for all parents and carers dropping off/collecting children from school.
- Pupils in year 7 and above must also use a face covering when moving through school and using common spaces.
- Social distancing measures remain in place at all of our campuses.
- Children will stay in their allocated class 'bubbles' until at least 17 May (subject to Government guidance).
For more information on all of the latest Covid-19 guidelines for schools and early years settings, click here.
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Attendance = Rewards!
From pizza parties to mocktail making classes and much, much more, there are prizes to be won this term at Duke's!
Every Friday, staff will be awarding students who attend school regularly and consistently with tokens ahead of a big prize draw before the May half term holiday. The more tokens pupils have, the more chances they have to win!
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Discover attendance rewards at Duke's this half term!
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Smart Works Newcastle launches art competition
Calling all budding young artists... Our friends at Smart Works Newcastle have launched their first ever poster and flyer competition!
The charity is looking for creative young women to design an eye-catching, fun and informative poster to promote its services to women across the North East. This is an exciting opportunity for pupils aged 16-25 to collaborate with Smart Works Newcastle - a leading UK not-for-profit which counts Meghan Markle among its patrons!
The winning entrant will receive a hamper worth over £150 of goodies (picture attached below) and will have their artwork circulated as a hardcopy around Newcastle, as well as featured on Smart Works' social media channels and at events.
All entrants are also entitled to an optional job coaching session with one of the charity's trained HR volunteers.
Applications are open now and close midnight April 25th. For more information and full entry criteria, click the button below.
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New reading programme proves a hit at William Leech
Year 3 children at William Leech Campus are thrilled to have begun using Accelerated Reader.
Following their STAR tests at the end of last term, they were placed onto the programme at their own reading level. They now read books and answer online quizzes to work their way up the levels, scoring as many points as they can.
The children are so excited about joining the programme they have completed a record number of quizzes this week. One child has completed 10 quizzes so far after reading 10 books already! Lola said that it was the "best programme ever because it's fun and it gives you a real challenge."
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KS4 and KS5 options back on track at Duke's
Our usual options processes for Year 9 and Year 11 pupils has been delayed this year due to the Covid lockdown, however, it's now all systems go!
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Year 9 options (KS4)
From the week beginning 19/04/21, students, parents and carers will be able to view a series of on-line subject presentations on the school website which should give a taste of what each of the subject choices involve. This will be followed up by a virtual options / parents’ evening where there will be an opportunity for students and parents to discuss subject progress, and ask any questions about potential Key Stage 4 option choices for September 2021.
Year 11 options (KS5)
For those Year 11 pupils thinking about staying on at Duke's Sixth Form, our brand new KS5 prospectus and subject taster videos are available now via the Duke's website. With a wide variety of qualifications to choose from - from A Levels to vocational courses in subjects like Health and Social Care and Travel and Tourism, Duke's Sixth Form can support your child's next steps in education whether they're aspiring to go to University, or straight into the workplace.
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Roll up, roll up, the circus is in town!
Pupils at Castle School Primary are very excited about this term's topic, 'Showtime'!
Throughout the Easter holidays, Warkworth Class has been transformed into a circus, ready to put on the 'greatest show' and everyone is thoroughly enjoying all the different sensory experiences of the circus. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages to see what our pupils get up to as the term progresses!
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Supporting local businesses
If you've been along to our Josephine Butler Campus recently, you may have noticed something new...
As part of the work being carried out by our JB Community Hub, we're now offering premium advertising packages at highly competitive rates for local businesses.
Earlier this week, we were delighted to welcome Alexander Adventures, EezyFood and Little Wood Walkers as our first cohort of advertisers. Don't their banners look fantastic in the April sunshine?
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If you would like more information about our advertising rates and business lettings, please contact our Community Development Manager, Lyndsay on lettings@ncea.org.uk.
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Special collective worship takes place at Warkworth Primary
"Let us not neglect meeting together." (Hebrews 10 24:25.) - This quote could not have been more appropriate as we came back as a school community this week.
In small, socially distanced groups, we came together in worship to share the joy of the Easter story and to dress our cross with signs of new life and hope. The children reflected on things they were hopeful for and as Covid restrictions eased slightly again this week, they were able to look towards a more social and brighter time.
It was lovely to be joined by two of our school governors, who were able to come along as worship was held outdoors.
We took time to reflect on those people who have lost loved ones, including the Royal family and to think about how we can go forward to show acts of love. #StriveTogetherAsOne
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Easter egg cheesecake sale raises funds for Tiny Lives
On the last day of term before the Easter break, pupils from Duke's KS4 AP raised £57.50 for the Tiny Lives Foundation for special care babies through the sale of Easter egg cheesecakes which they'd made themselves with support from staff. They went down a treat and from the photo below, we can see why! Well done to everyone involved!
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