Callerton Academy

Once Callerton, Always Callerton As the academic year comes to a close, we say farewell to a number of valued colleagues. Each has played an important role in shaping Callerton Academy, and we thank them for everything they have contributed to our school community. Miss Allen – Thank you for three years in the Maths department, supporting our SEND students and serving as a dedicated form tutor. Miss Donnelly – Thank you for the care, guidance and opportunities you've provided as MCR Pathways Coordinator. Mrs Fowler – Thank you for four years of outstanding support as Attendance & Welfare Officer, building strong relationships with students and families. Miss Howells – Thank you for your leadership of Modern Foreign Languages and for inspiring students to embrace new languages and cultures. Mrs Innes – Thank you for your vision and leadership as Callerton Academy's founding Principal, helping to build our school from day one. Mr McEvoy – Thank you for your dedication to the Maths department and for the care and encouragement you've given as a form tutor. Mr Moore – Thank you for the invaluable support you've provided as a Learning Support Assistant, helping students succeed every day. Miss Potter – Thank you for four years in the English department and for the positive impact you've made as a form tutor. Mrs Powney – Thank you for your dedication to the Maths department and the positive difference you've made to our students. Ms Ramdas – Thank you for your support across both the Library and Administration teams. Mrs Troy – Thank you for inspiring a love of English and championing reading across the whole school. While they will all be greatly missed, we wish each of them every happiness and success in the next chapter of their careers. Once Callerton, Always Callerton. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures

Reading at Callerton Academy: This summer, we're challenging our students to Read Anywhere! Whether you're reading at the beach, in the garden, upside down on a trampoline, on holiday, or somewhere completely unexpected, we want to see where your book takes you! The more creative, the better! The Read Anywhere Summer Challenge is open to: All Year 6 students joining Callerton Academy in September All current Callerton Academy students who would like to take part There are prizes to be won for the best individual entries, as well as a special prize for the new Year 7 form with the most entries! To enter, simply email a photo of yourself reading somewhere unusual to: transition@callertonacademy.org.uk Don't forget to include your name, and get creative! We can't wait to see all the imaginative places our students choose to read this summer. Where will your book take you? #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Reading #ReadAnywhere #SummerChallenge #LoveReading

Year 8 at Callerton Academy: Our Year 8 students made the most of the glorious sunshine during Yellow Week with a fantastic day of PE activities on Monday! Students enjoyed a variety of team games and challenges, including Ultimate Frisbee and football, putting their communication, teamwork and sportsmanship into practice throughout the day. It was wonderful to see so many students getting involved, encouraging one another and embracing the opportunity to be active outdoors. A brilliant day of healthy competition, plenty of smiles, and a great way to round off the year before the summer holidays! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #YellowWeek #PE #Year8 #Teamwork #ActiveLearning

Year 9 at Callerton Academy: Our Year 9 students have had a fantastic few days exploring the capital on this year's London Residential! Over the course of the trip, students enjoyed a packed itinerary, including visits to the London Dungeon, a Thames River boat tour, Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Covent Garden, and the Imperial War Museum. They experienced history brought to life through the immersive storytelling and performances of the London Dungeon, reflected on powerful and harrowing accounts of the Holocaust at the Imperial War Museum, and rounded off the trip with a spectacular performance of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, celebrating the very best of live performing arts. The group is now making their way home and is expected to arrive approximately one hour earlier than originally scheduled. If you would like your child to make their own way home upon arrival, please contact the school office to confirm this. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #LondonResidential #Year9 #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

Transition at Callerton Academy: To help support our new Year 6 students and their families as they prepare to join us in September, we have set up a dedicated email address for any transition-related queries. transition@callertonacademy.org.uk Whether you have a question about transition events, starting school, uniform, or anything else relating to your child's move to Callerton Academy, simply email us using the address above. Using this dedicated inbox means your enquiry can be directed straight to the most appropriate member of staff, helping us respond as quickly and efficiently as possible. We look forward to welcoming our newest students to the Callerton Academy community very soon! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year6 #Transition #September2026

MFL at Callerton Academy: Last week, a group of our Year 10 Spanish students visited Newcastle University for an exciting Modern Foreign Languages Taster Day, giving them the opportunity to experience what studying languages at university is like. Throughout the day, students explored the many opportunities that learning languages can unlock, from higher education to future careers. They took part in university-style Spanish and Chinese lessons, discussing the growing role of artificial intelligence in translation and analysing short films in Cantonese and Mandarin. They also enjoyed exploring the university campus and its fantastic facilities. We were especially proud to receive outstanding feedback from the organisers, who praised our students for being confident, resilient and fully engaged throughout the visit. They represented Callerton Academy brilliantly and were a real credit to themselves and our school. A huge thank you to Newcastle University for hosting such an inspiring day and helping our students discover the exciting possibilities that studying languages can offer. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Languages #MFL #Spanish #Chinese #NewcastleUniversity #Year10

Year 10 at Callerton Academy: Yesterday marked the final day in school for our Year 10 students before they head off on their work experience placements during Yellow Week. We hope everyone has a fantastic week, gains valuable experience and enjoys the opportunity to explore the world of work. To celebrate the end of the year, students came together for a Year 10 Celebration Assembly, where we recognised some of the many achievements across the cohort. Awards were presented for Form Tutor Awards, Most Improved Student, 100% Attendance, Most Improved Attendance, and our dedicated Sports Ambassadors. Congratulations to everyone who received an award – a fantastic way to round off the year! We also managed to capture one of our Year 10 tutor groups at the end of the day before everyone headed off for work experience. After four years together since joining Callerton Academy in Year 7, it's a lovely reminder of just how much our students have grown during their time with us. The next time we see our Year 10 students, they'll be returning as Year 11 for their final year of secondary school. We can't wait to welcome them back in September, ready for the final push towards their GCSEs and all the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Have a fantastic work experience week, and enjoy a well-deserved summer break afterwards. We look forward to seeing you all again in September! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year10 #WorkExperience #CelebrationAssembly #Achievement

Reading at Callerton Academy: Our KS3 Star Readers enjoyed a fantastic reward trip to Waterstones Newcastle to celebrate their enthusiasm for reading and commitment to our reading programme! Students spent the morning browsing the shelves, discovering new authors and genres, and choosing a brand-new book to take home. They also enjoyed a well-earned stop in the café, where they relaxed with drinks and cake while chatting about their latest reads. Reward trips like these are a wonderful way to celebrate students who consistently demonstrate a love of reading and inspire others to pick up a book. We hope everyone enjoys diving into their new stories over the summer! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Reading #StarReaders #Waterstones #ReadingForPleasure #Literacy #RewardTrip #LoveOfReading

Reading at Callerton Academy: Creativity and a love of reading have come together brilliantly in our library, where students have been designing and creating their own handmade miniature books! From original stories and poetry anthologies to travel guides, fact books and beautifully illustrated creations, each book showcases the imagination, craftsmanship and individuality of its creator. Students carefully planned, wrote, illustrated and assembled their books by hand, producing some truly impressive finished pieces. The collection is now proudly on display in the library for everyone to enjoy. A huge well done to all of the students who took part – your creativity and attention to detail have transformed a simple project into something really special! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Reading #Library #CreativeWriting #BookMaking #StudentCreativity #LoveOfReading #Literacy #ProudToCreate

Food Technology at Callerton Academy: Our talented Year 9V students have been putting their baking and decorating skills to the test by creating these fantastic mini Victoria sponge cakes! Students carefully baked and assembled their cakes before filling them with jam, piping buttercream icing, and adding their own creative finishing touches with a variety of sprinkles and decorations. The quality of the finished products was absolutely fantastic, with students demonstrating excellent practical skills, creativity and attention to detail throughout the lesson. Well done, 9V! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #FoodTechnology #Year9 #Baking #VictoriaSponge #PracticalLearning #CreativeLearning #FoodEducation #SkillsForLife #STEM #ProudToCreate