Bridge Building As part of our STEM sessions, students were challenged to build a bridge to span a 42cm gap using only straws, paper, and sellotape. They had a budget to work with, and the bridges were then load tested. Some fantastic designs were produced, using engineering principles such as trusses. Hexhamshire constabulary- Forensics LaboratoryStudents have been asked to help the Hexhamshire
What an incredible start to REA Week! Our Year 9 students have been diving into a whirlwind of exciting activities – from hands-on STEM challenges and high-energy Sports Day fun to creative Enterprise sessions that sparked innovation and teamwork. Meanwhile, our Year 10 students have been exploring their futures through inspiring sessions with Newcastle University, the DWP, Newcastle College, Talk
We were so proud of our Y10 students who took a leap into the world of work last week. They spent five days working alongside staff at Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland learning all about the world of luxury hospitality. The week ended with afternoon tea for the students’ parents and Mr Seaton. The food, menu and dining room (even the
Our fantastic ‘Songs from the Shows’ event is Monday 7th July and Wednesday 9th July – an evening of songs from musicals all accompanied by a live band! Just some of the musicals that will be featured; 💅Mean Girls🗣Everyone’s Talking About Jamie🇫🇷Les Misérables📜Hamilton📚Matilda🧙♀️Wicked🐱Cats👩🏽🦰Annie Get your tickets now, this will sell out fast https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hadrianlearningtrust/1725205 #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Friday, Saturday and Sunday updates! Sorry, we have been MIA recently; it’s been a busy few days!! Friday – we visited our partner school again. With it being Eid there were few students in, but that gave us a good chance to crack on laying tiles and grouting them in one of the preschool classrooms (they’re definitely helping Arthur and
The last few days in Madrid consisted of a lot of sightseeing! We saw the Palacio Real, Cathedral, Retiro Park and Bernabéu Stadium among many other sights, chocolate con churros and lots of shopping!! We had a lovely time in Madrid, enjoyed the sunny weather and the chance to practice our Spanish. Thank you to the staff that supported this
The Universe Versus Alex Woods is an unforgettable story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey, by Gavin Extence. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Yesterday was our first ever day at our partner school Eileen Ngochoch Primary School. We were welcomed by a lovely team of staff before getting to grips with the school. Jumped straight into singing lessons, cricket lessons (something that is rare in Kenya!), cookery lessons and even started tiling a classroom floor. It’s been a day full of kindness and
The Y9/Y10 girls’ team played a friendly cricket (soft ball) tournament at Ponteland CC on Wednesday, 4th June. The team was:Heidi B, Katie R, Daisy W, Olivia B, Lucy Mc, Maisie H, Lucy H, Evie S,Ariel LThe team played really well after having to draft in some late replacements; they won 3 and lost 3. All girls were involved, whether
Yesterday, the students in Nairobi spent the morning on safari which was described as the luckiest one they’d done in weeks. They saw lions, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, crocodiles and so many more! (Including a variety of bird species much to Mr Robson’s excitement!) the They then visited David Sheldrick Trust where they learnt about their work in the conservation