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- 17/06/24
Den Building
Building a den in forest school offers numerous benefits for children. It fosters creativity and imagination as they design and construct their shelters. This activity enhances problem-solving skills and encourages teamwork, as learners often collaborate to gather materials and build their structure...Read Full Story - 14/06/24
Weekly Highlights: Teamwork and Resilience
This week at Forest School, our focus was on the critical skills of teamwork and resilience. To emphasise these themes, we organised an engaging scavenger hunt where the learners were tasked with finding hidden keys scattered throughout the forest.Read Full Story - 12/06/24
Go Karting – rewards trip!
Just before half term a group of learners, based on attendance and behaviour, were selected for a go karting trip at Team Sport on Scotswood Road.Read Full Story - 12/06/24
Gymnastics Tournament June 2024
Learners from the Upper and Lower Sites participated in an excellent tournament, where the learners got to demonstrate their skills at trampolining, vaulting and balance beam.Read Full Story - 20/05/24
Key Stage 3 - Natural Hazards
This term we have been learning about a variety of natural hazards that occur around the world. We have used lots of different materials to construct 'earthquake-proof' buildings, as well as making bridges that have been able to support the weight of a remote control car driving over them...Read Full Story - 17/05/24
Summer Celebration - Beltane
In our forest school, as the temperatures soared to a balmy 22 degrees Celsius, we decided to embrace the warmth and celebrate summer in style. With the sun shining brightly overhead, we knew it was the perfect opportunity to immerse ourselves in outdoor activities while relishing the beauty of natu...Read Full Story - 15/05/24
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
White group have just started studying “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and are loving it! They were able to complete a retrieval task, based on the characters and produced a storyboard with a brief summary of their chosen characters, along with illustrations.Read Full Story - 13/05/24
Year 9 Art - Leaf Printing
In Art, Grey group have been practising their leaf printing. This has allowed our learners to explore how printing works, explore the mixing of colours with different media and examine the finer details of nature.Read Full Story - 09/05/24
Year 8 to 11 Parents Evening
We would like to invite parents/ carers of all Year 8's to 11's learners to Trinity Academy Upper Site to discuss your child’s progress and next steps. The event will be held from 2.30pm to 4pm on Wednesday 15th May. The event will allow parents/carers to meet with teaching staff...Read Full Story - 07/05/24
Another fantastic series of workshops by the VRU
The VRU returned once again to Trinity Academy Newcastle Upper Site on Thursday 2nd May 2024 to deliver workshops focusing on County Line and Exploitation to our learners.Read Full Story - 03/05/24
Wildlife Cam Story
Setting up wildlife cameras can offer numerous benefits to children, fostering both educational and recreational experiences. Wildlife cameras allow children to observe animals in their natural habitats, promoting an appreciation for nature and the environment. This first-hand exposure can instil a...Read Full Story - 01/05/24
Transitions and Pathways
On Wednesday the 8th of May between 10:30 am and 11:30 am Mr Carter will be at our Lower Site to speak with all parents and carers who would like to know more about Transitions to the Upper Site.Read Full Story