Callerton Academy

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

Parents & Carers – Our Latest Online Safety Newsletter Is Here! This month's issue is packed with mustknow tips to help keep your child safe and confident online. Inside, you'll find: Screen Time Balance – Practical ways to build healthy digital habits at home. AI & Images – What families need to know about AI image tools and privacy. TikTok Updates – Key features, risks, and how to support young people using the platform. Age Settings – A guide to making sure devices and apps are set up safely for your child's age. Take 5 minutes to stay informed and protect your child in the digital world. Read the full February newsletter here: https://www.callertonacademy.org.uk/online-safety #OnlineSafety #ParentingTips #DigitalParenting #DigitalWellbeing #InternetSafety #OnlineSafetyNewsletter #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #CallertonAcademy

Science at Callerton Academy: We're excited to be hosting a Family Stargazing Event as part of the Stellar Futures programme, delivered by Kielder Observatory Families will explore space together through an inflatable planetarium, interactive science activities, and the chance to use real astronomy telescopes with expert astronomers to observe the night sky (weather permitting). It's a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity, ask big questions, and experience science beyond the classroom Register using the link or QR code: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1FHki3M0o02lSREa1fQVa2-ZZHbfyzBLkASCWhzz9cVUOUoyMlZFNENIUVQwN0FHN0lPSFc5WklYWS4u&route=shorturl #ScienceAtCallerton #StellarFutures #KielderObservatory #FamilyStargazing #STEM #CreatingFutures #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup

Careers at Callerton Academy: We're working with Unifrog to support our students in exploring their future pathways from apprenticeships to university and beyond. Virtual Apprenticeship Fair Wednesday 11 February | 4:00–6:00pm Students can meet employers including BBC, Aldi and Unilever, hear from current apprentices, and learn how to apply successfully. Sign up here: https://webapp.spotme.com/login/eventspace/apprenticeship-fair Subject Discovery Fair Wednesday 18 March | 4:00–6:30pm For students considering university, this online event offers subject taster sessions on exciting topics and the chance to meet 32 different universities. Sign up here: https://webapp.spotme.com/login/eventspace/subject-discovery-fair These events are a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their options, ask questions, and start making informed decisions about their next steps. Students should keep an eye on Unifrog for further details and reminders. #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #CareersAtCallerton #Post16Pathways #Apprenticeships #UniversityOptions #Unifrog #FutureReady #GosforthGroup

Art at Callerton Academy: Our Year 10 GCSE Art students have been getting creative as part of their Sweet Treats project, exploring how to take a strong photograph Students experimented with composition, lighting, angles and presentation, carefully styling their sweet sculptures and photographing them from different perspectives. The focus was on understanding how lighting and framing can completely change the mood and impact of an image an essential skill for their coursework and beyond. A brilliant blend of creativity, technical skill and experimentation we're excited to see how these photographs develop into final outcomes! #ArtAtCallerton #GCSEArt #CreativeLearning #PhotographySkills #SweetTreatsProject #CreatingFutures #CallertonAcademy

Science at Callerton Academy: We're excited to be hosting a Family Stargazing Event at Callerton Academy as part of the Stellar Futures programme, delivered in partnership with Kielder Observatory What's included? A giant inflatable planetarium experience Expert astronomers from Kielder Observatory, with telescopes for live stargazing (weather permitting) Interactive space-themed workshops as a backup if the skies are cloudy The event will run after school for around 2 hours and is designed to be flexible – whether for Space Club families or the wider school community. To help manage numbers, families will be invited to book timed slots for the planetarium experience. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the event, based on sunset and what works best for families. We can't wait to welcome families for an evening of curiosity, discovery, and cosmic wonder #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #ScienceAtCA #StellarFutures #KielderObservatory #FamilyLearning #STEMatCA #SpaceScience

History at Callerton Academy: On Thursday afternoon, some of our Year 9 students took part in a powerful and moving experience as part of our Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations. Students had the privilege of meeting Dr Martin Stern, who shared his personal testimony with honesty, courage, and dignity. Hearing his story firsthand gave students a deeper understanding of this period of history and the lasting importance of remembrance. Throughout the session, students listened with great respect and maturity, asking thoughtful and insightful questions. Many spoke about how meaningful the experience was and how grateful they felt to learn directly from someone who lived through these events. A truly memorable opportunity that will stay with our students for years to come. Find out more about Holocaust Memorial Day in Newcastle here: https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/our-city/history-and-heritage/holocaust-memorial-day #CallertonAcademy #HolocaustMemorialDay #HistoryAtCallerton #WeRemember #LearningFromHistory #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup

From the SEND Department at Callerton Academy: We're pleased to share information about the Children's Speech & Language Clinic (CSLC) for parents, carers, and families who may find this support helpful. Support for children with speech, language and communication needs Advice, assessment and guidance from specialist professionals Open to families who feel their child may benefit Referrals and enquiries welcomed Contact: Children's Speech & Language Clinic 0191 208 7385 ChildSLClinic@ncl.ac.uk (Details and QR code available on the leaflet) Please take a look at the attached leaflets for more information, or share with anyone who may benefit from this support. #CallertonAcademy #SENDSupport #Inclusion #SpeechAndLanguage #SupportingFamilies #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup

Parent and Carer Letter at Callerton Academy: Key Updates: Year 9 assessments and Year 11 mock exams have taken place over the past two weeks Breakfast Club runs daily from 8:00–8:25am (open to all students) Year 9 Parents & Carers Evening: Tuesday 10 February Year 9 Options Evening: Thursday 26 February Reminder about bike safety on site (locks, helmets, bikes pushed) Ongoing support requested around safe and responsible social media use Please see the full letter for more detail. Thank you for your continued support. #CallertonAcademy #CreatingFutures #ParentUpdate #WorkingTogether #GosforthGroup

Science at Callerton Academy: Our Year 10 Combined Science students took a well-earned break from quantitative chemistry calculations to explore the (very foamy!) elephant toothpaste reaction By reacting hydrogen peroxide with yeast, students observed a rapid release of gas, creating bubbles that quickly built into an impressive foam a brilliant way to bring chemical reactions to life and see theory in action Learning, curiosity and a little bit of controlled chaos science at its best! #CallertonAcademy #ScienceAtCallerton #GCSEScience #ChemistryInAction #STEM #CreatingFutures #GosforthGroup