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Harry Watts Academy New Building Opens to Pupils
Harry Watts Academy staff welcomed their pupils at their new school building today.
Letter to children and young people from the Secretary of State for Education
Gavin Williamson has written an open letter to young people thanking them for the way they have responded to the huge challenges they have faced throughout the pandemic. Read it here: https://bit.
Lateral Flow Home Testing
By the end of next week we will have completed the 3rd lateral flow test for Covid-19 in school for those who provided consent.
Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th 2021, 1800
Please see details below of a free online event hosted by Counter Terrorism Policing, please sign up. Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th 2021, 1800 FREE Online safety event open to parents, professionals -anyone who wants to learn more about the digital world Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands are hosting a free online event to encourage parents and professionals to talk to children about online safety. This session serves as an introduction to understanding the digital world and what risks are present for children. The event will be interactive, open to everyone with questions encouraged – please join and circulate to anyone else who may be interested. The event is supported by guest speakers from the East Midlands Cyber Engagement Team and Warning Zone. ACT Early more info here: 👉https://youtu.
Virtual Subject Sessions
To help our students with their transition from school into Newcastle College over the coming weeks and months, Newcastle College have put together a number of Virtual Subject Session events which will give them the opportunity to find out more about the course they have already applied for or find out more if they are still researching their options.
Virtual Parents' Information Evenings
Parents and carers also have a lot of questions about the college and that is why Newcastle College have introduced Virtual Parents’ Information Evenings as a platform for parents to ask questions and find out more themselves.
Return to School on 8 March
The Government announced on 22 February that all students would return to school from 8 March.
Top Tips for Good Mental Health and Wellbeing
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George has shared his ‘top five tips’ for young people’s good mental health and wellbeing.
Chinese New Year 2021.
Chinese New Year 2021 is the year of The Metal Oxen, this starts February 12th. Previous Metal Oxen years have included 2009 & 1997.
Chinese New Year
To celebrate the Chinese New Year the young people at Ferndene designed and created origami fortune cookies to spread positivity to other young people and staff.
Children's Mental Health Week
This week is Children's Mental Health Week and here at NBS we would like to signpost parents to some online support and guidance.
Love Newcastle!
Kenton students discover what a famous, interesting and beautiful city they live in.
Take Part in our COVID-19 Research Study
The Great north Children’s Hospital are looking for 140 individuals to take part in the study looking at COVID-19 antibodies in children and young people.
Covid 19 Update - School Closure
NBS Kenton will be open to children of key workers and vulnerable students ONLY this week.
Newcastle Bridges School will Re-open on Tuesday 5th January
In line with the Department for Education guidance for Alternative Provision we will be open as normal from Tuesday 5th January 2021.
New School Building for Harry Watts Academy
We received the keys for Harry Watts Academy's new school building today.
Merry Christmas from Newcastle Bridges School!
Merry Christmas, with best wishes from all the staff at Newcastle Bridges School.
Festive Football Cracker at NBS Kenton
The now-traditional football match on the last day of term proved to be an epic clash.
We are Recruiting!
Here at Prosper Learning Trust, we are recruiting for an experienced Estates Management Officer to join our Central Services Team, please see the following link for our application pack: https://www.
Parent/Carer Support Group
Parents/ Carers who are supporting a child/ young person with emotional or mental health issues, see image below.
Letter From Mark Jones Regarding NHS Test and Trace
Prosper Learning Trust would like to share this important information from NHS Test and Trace, on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible.
Northumbria Police - Scheme in Newcastle City Centre
Northumbria Police have asked us to share some information with you.
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever programme are offering lots of activities this summer.
Prosper Learning Trust to Open New School in Northumberland
Prosper Learning Trust have been the successful bidder for a new special school to be built in Northumberland
Invite to QA Session
You are invited to a question and answer session with Deanne Taylor, Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Newcastle City Council.
What’s on offer this coming summer?
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever team will be offering a summer holiday scheme this year.
Welcome To Chris Richardson Our New Executive Head Teacher
We are delighted to announce that Chris Richardson has taken up his new role of Executive Head Teacher of Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy this week.
Relationship Education
Schools usually teach Relationship Education as part of their science and PSHE curriculum during the Spring/Summer terms.
The National Careers Service
The National Creers Service can help in supporting students explore options following exam results or if their exams have been cancelled.
J K Rowling's New Book - The Ickabog
J K Rowling, the Harry Potter novelist, has released a free children's story with a new chapter available each day.
Coronavirus - Schools Update from Newcastle City Council
Letter from Judith Hay, Director of Children, Education and Skills, Newcastle City Council.
New Executive Head Teacher Appointed
Letter from Mark Jones regarding the appointment of a new Executive Head Teacher for Mary Astell Academy and Newcastle Bridges School.
Think U Know
Think U Know have created information to support parents during COVID-19 and the closure of schools.
Newcastle Bridges School closed over half term
In line with government guidelines, Newcastle Bridges School will not be open to pupils during the May half term holiday from Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May.
7 Top Tips to Support Reading at Home
The Education Endownment Foundation shares lots of useful information for parents.
Creating a Routine for Home Learning
The Education Endownment Foundation shares lots of useful information for parents.
Health Visiting and School Nurse Service Update
Your Health Visiting and School Nursing service is available to support you.
First Head Teacher for New Harry Watts Academy Appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the first Head Teacher, Derek Cogle, for our new specialist autism school in Sunderland, Harry Watts Academy.
Mr Sheehan Achieves eduCCateGlobal™ Climate Change Teacher Status
Mr Sheehan has been working hard to become Prosper Learning Trust’s United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) accredited eduCCateGlobal™ Climate Change Teacher.
Parental information on keeping your children safe online over the holidays
Our homes have become even more connected.
Great North Run
Ben has been a pupil at NBS for over ten months following an accident which meant he was unable to walk.