Callerton Academy

#WakeUpWednesday Parental Online Safety Update Adult animated content is increasingly visible on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and streaming services. While the bright visuals and cartoon style may seem harmless at first glance, many of these shows and clips are created specifically for mature audiences, featuring strong language, sexual references, graphic violence and unsettling themes. This week's guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, from misleading visuals and algorithm-driven recommendations to desensitisation and edgy humour. It also offers practical advice on platform settings, open conversations and building children's critical thinking, so young people can navigate online animation safely and confidently. #OnlineSafety #keepingchildrensafeonline #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #CallertonAcademy

Performing Arts at Callerton Academy: The Performing Arts Department is proud to present Callerton Academy's very first original music video! Written by our incredibly talented pupils and created in partnership with New Writing North, this track is an absolute banger and it's just the beginning. We've got plenty more exciting projects in the pipeline! Want to be part of it? Join one of our fantastic Performing Arts clubs: Monday (After School) Rock School with Mr Phethean Upper West End Skies Theatre Company (Years 9+) with New Writing North Wednesday (After School) Orchestra for All with Miss Luscombe Thursday (After School) West End Skies Theatre Company (All Years) with New Writing North Come and get involved the stage is waiting! #PerformingArts #NewWritingNorth #UpperWestEndSkies #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures

English at Callerton Academy: Our Year 7 students have been exploring editing as a potential career pathway in their recent English lessons. As part of their learning, they stepped into the role of professional editors, reviewing and refining a partner's creative writing piece. Students worked collaboratively, offering thoughtful feedback, suggesting improvements and considering how writers craft their work for an audience. It was fantastic to see how seriously they took the responsibility fully embracing the role and supporting one another to improve their writing. A brilliant example of creativity, teamwork and thinking beyond the classroom. Well done, Year 7! #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup #EnglishAtCA #CareersEducation #LiteracyMatters #Year7 #EditingSkills

Food Preparation & Nutrition at Callerton Academy: Our Year 10 GCSE students have been experimenting with raising agents this term, using steam to create beautifully light and airy profiteroles Through careful technique and precision, students explored how steam expands during baking to puff up choux pastry a brilliant example of food science in action. They then demonstrated fantastic presentation skills, finishing their creations with chocolate sauce and fresh fruit to plate up like true professionals A delicious blend of science, skill and creativity. Well done, Year 10! #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup #FoodPreparationAndNutrition #GCSEFood #PracticalSkills #FoodScience #Year10

From the SEND Department at Callerton Academy: We are pleased to share a range of upcoming workshops and support sessions focused on worry and anxiety particularly around school, attendance and exams. These sessions have been developed in response to local feedback, where exam and school-related worry was highlighted as a key concern for young people. All sessions will take place at Galafield Family Hub. What's on: Parent/Carer Workshop: Supporting Teenagers with Exam Stress Delivered by RISE Wednesday 18th February 1:30–2:15pm Parent/Carer Session: Emotional-Based School Avoidance Delivered by Space to Grow 10th March 1:30–2:30pm 3-Session Group for Young People (Aged 8–13) Delivered by Space to Grow 3rd, 10th & 17th March 3:30–4:30pm Sessions will explore managing school stress, self-esteem, emotional regulation, emotional literacy and positive relationships. For more information or to register/referral details, please see the attached posters. Further workshops for parents, carers and young people are planned keep an eye out for updates. #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup #SEND #PastoralSupport #MentalHealthMatters #SupportingFamilies

Computer Science at Callerton Academy: Over the last two Saturdays, a group of our Year 10 students studying GCSE Computer Science and OCR Nationals IT have been attending an Ethical Hacking course at Northumbria University They explored key aspects of cyber security and developed practical skills in accessing computer networks all within a safe, controlled environment. Alongside this, students examined the very real legal implications of unauthorised access and why understanding the law is just as important as understanding the code. By learning how ethical hackers test systems, students saw first-hand how organisations strengthen their defences against cyber attacks. It was fantastic to see them engaging so thoughtfully with such a fast-moving and important field of technology. They also had the opportunity to explore the university facilities and who knows... we may well see some of them back there in the future, helping to protect us from tomorrow's cyber threats. #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup #ComputerScience #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #STEM #FutureReady

Parent and Carer Letter at Callerton Academy: Please see our latest letter home for important information, including: Year 9 Parents' Evening – Tuesday 10th February Year 9 Options Evening – Thursday 26th February A reminder about the importance of strong attendance HPV immunisations for eligible students (27th April) Support with trips, meals and uniform (confidential help available) Highlights from our recent Macbeth performance and Stargazing evening with Kielder Observatory Newcastle's "Big Conversation" survey Free half-term activities across the city Free School Meal holiday vouchers February half-term dates Thank you for your continued support. Please read the full letter for all details. #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup

We're Proud to Support Safer Internet Day For Safer Internet Day 2026, the UK Safer Internet Centre and Nominet have released new research exploring young people's experiences and attitudes towards AI. The findings highlight just how quickly AI is becoming part of everyday life, and why we must continue listening to young people and supporting them to navigate these changes safely and confidently. We're proud to support this work and encourage our parents, carers, colleagues and wider community to read and share the report. Read the full research: www.saferinternet.org.uk/sid-research-2026 Parental Guides for Safer Internet Use: http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/guide.../parents-and-carers A reminder for parents and carers: Our academies publish a monthly parental online safety newsletter, providing practical tips and uptodate advice to help families stay informed. Find the latest issue here: https://www.callertonacademy.org.uk/online-safety #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #AIAndYoungPeople #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #gosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #CallertonAcademy

English at Callerton Academy: As our Year 10 and 11 students continue their GCSE journey, we're encouraging them to take ownership of their English revision Whether it's practising exam questions, revisiting key texts, or building confidence in reading and writing skills, regular and focused revision will make a real difference. Students are supported in lessons and through targeted interventions, and families can help by encouraging consistent revision routines at home A steady approach now will pay off later keep going and keep believing #CallertonAcademy #EnglishAtCallerton #GCSEEnglish #KS4 #RevisionReady #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup