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- 16/03/22
The Sanctuary | Therapeutic, Trauma-Informed Centre
At The Sanctuary, the wellbeing of our learners is our main focus. As a therapeutic, trauma-informed centre, we are interested in how they are feeling each day and what we can do to enable them to regulate their own emotions. Each child is different and unique, therefore each child’s calming s...Read Full Story - 15/03/22
To Quill A Mock Exam…
And so we began the most difficult, stressful part of a Year 11 learner’s education; the build up to their final GCSE Exams.Read Full Story - 15/03/22
Collaborative Learning
During a twilight session, Nicky challenged Connor with a multiplication problem. He then went on to explain to Connor how to calculate the problem using the Chinese grid method. Connor’s mind was blown!Read Full Story - 15/03/22
School Council’s opinions are heard by Newcastle City Council
The Upper Site school council had an amazing opportunity to get involved in Newcastle City Councils ‘No Child Left Behind’ plan. This plan ensures that all young people are included in Covid- 19 recovery plans for the city.Read Full Story - 14/03/22
GCSE Biology Core Practicals
In preparation for their exams next term Grey group have been revisiting some of the GCSE core practical activities.Read Full Story - 16/02/22
Think and Discuss...
We always start lessons in Ms Bradley’s classroom by thinking about a question she has written on the board.Read Full Story - 16/02/22
Trinity Upper School Have Their Say
In school council this week we have discussed leadership and voting. Discussing the importance of a democratic voting process as well as why everyone’s voice should be included in the decision making process. These discussion have coincided with the British Youth Council’s annual...Read Full Story - 07/02/22
- 04/02/22
Anger Management & Anti-Bullying
Last term at the Lower Site our Pastoral Officer - Miss Sweeney led on some Pastoral Intervention workshops for our KS3 learners on anger management and anti-bullying in school.Read Full Story - 04/02/22
Bushcraft Shelters
The learners have been attempting to build a shelter when out on bushcraft this week.Read Full Story - 04/02/22
Spotlight on Technology
This half-term we’ve been focusing on using technology in the classroom. We’re really lucky to have a 3D printer in The Sanctuary as well as some amazing sensory room resources. Learners have been finding out how to use the new 3D printer and working cooperatively in groups to take turns...Read Full Story - 28/01/22
Harm Reduction in Newcastle
Our friends from Edge North East visited us on Friday to talk to us about an exciting panel that we have been asked to be part of.Read Full Story