Callerton Academy

Sports Day at Callerton Academy: Our very first Sports Day was a fantastic celebration of teamwork, determination and school spirit! Throughout the day, students took part in a wide range of activities, including track and field events, dodgeball, football, ultimate frisbee, and, to round off an exciting day, the student relay races. As our inaugural Sports Day, the aim was about much more than winning. Students had the opportunity to set the first-ever Callerton Academy Sports Day records, creating benchmarks that future year groups will be aiming to beat for years to come. It was brilliant to see so many students encouraging one another, giving their best effort and representing their teams with pride. A huge thank you to our PE Department , staff and student leaders for organising such a memorable first Sports Daywe can't wait to see what next year's event has in store! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #SportsDay #FirstSportsDay #TeamCallerton #TrackAndField #UltimateFrisbee #Dodgeball #Football #SchoolSport

Sports Day at Callerton Academy: What a fantastic way to celebrate Callerton Academy's very first Sports Day! One of the highlights of the day was the staff relay race, where teachers swapped the sidelines for the starting line! With students cheering every step of the way, staff gave it their all in a fun and fiercely competitive race, bringing plenty of laughter, team spirit and friendly rivalry to the afternoon. Congratulations to our PE Department , who claimed victory in the relay... although members of the SEND Department and Science Department have raised a few light-hearted questions about whether the result was entirely above board! We'll let you decide... A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our first-ever Sports Day such a memorable success. Here's to many more in the years to come! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #SportsDay #FirstSportsDay #TeamCallerton #SchoolCommunity #StaffRelay

Year 8 at Callerton Academy: As part of Yellow Week, our Year 8 students took part in a fantastic programme of team-building and problem-solving activities delivered by the Newcastle United Foundation! Working together, students tackled a variety of exciting challenges both at the Newcastle United Foundation and back at Callerton Academy . From constructing impressive towers and solving team puzzles to communication challenges and outdoor activities, every task encouraged students to think creatively, work collaboratively and support one another. These sessions helped to develop valuable life skills including teamwork , communication , leadership , resilience and problem-solving , while giving students plenty of opportunities to challenge themselves and have fun along the way. A huge thank you to the Newcastle United Foundation for providing such engaging experiences and helping our students build skills that will benefit them both in and beyond the classroom. We're still sharing highlights from Yellow Week, so keep an eye on our page for even more fantastic activities! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #YellowWeek #NUFCFoundation #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #PersonalDevelopment #StudentLeadership

Year 8 at Callerton Academy: As part of Yellow Week, our Year 8 students enjoyed an unforgettable visit to St. James' Park and the Newcastle United Foundation! Students were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, including the iconic home dressing room, before taking part in a range of fun football activities and team challenges led by the fantastic coaches at the Newcastle United Foundation. The day was a brilliant opportunity to develop teamwork , communication and resilience , while enjoying the incredible facilities and learning more about the work the Foundation does within our local community. A huge thank you to everyone at the Newcastle United Foundation for hosting such an engaging and memorable day for our students. Don't forget – we're catching up on sharing all of the fantastic activities from Yellow Week over the coming days, so keep an eye on our page for more highlights! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #YellowWeek #NUFCFoundation #StJamesPark #Teamwork #PersonalDevelopment #Football

Year 7 at Callerton Academy: As part of Yellow Week, our Year 7 students enjoyed a fantastic day at the beach! The day was packed with fun, teamwork and plenty of smiles as students took part in a range of beach challenges, from sandcastle building and burying teammates in the sand to relay races, games and creative team activities. It was wonderful to see students working together, encouraging one another and making the most of the opportunity to spend time outdoors in such a fantastic setting. Experiences like these help build confidence, friendships and memories that will last long after Year 7. A huge thank you to all the staff who made the day possible and to our brilliant Year 7 students for representing Callerton Academy so well. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Year7 #YellowWeek #BeachDay #Teamwork #OutdoorLearning #CreatingMemories

Reading at Callerton Academy: To celebrate the end of another fantastic year, we invited our wonderful Library Helpers to a special end-of-year party to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication. Throughout the year, our Library Helpers have played an important role in keeping the library running smoothly , supporting other students , organising books and helping to create a welcoming space where everyone can enjoy reading. The celebration was a small way of recognising their commitment, with plenty of treats , refreshments and a few well-deserved thank you gifts ! A huge thank you to all of our Library Helpers for everything they've done this year. We hope you've had a fantastic time, and we look forward to welcoming both returning and new helpers next academic year! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #Reading #Library #StudentLeadership

July Parent/Carer Online Safety Newsletter Now Available! The July Online Safety Newsletter is now available to read on our website. It's packed with the latest advice, guidance and tips to help parents and carers keep children safe while using apps, games, social media and other online platforms. Did you know? We keep the last 12 months of Online Safety Newsletters available on our website, so if you're looking for advice on a particular app, game or online safety topic, it's worth exploring our newsletter archive. You'll find a wealth of practical information, expert guidance and useful tips to help support your child's digital life. Visit our website to read the July edition and browse previous newsletters: https://www.callertonacademy.org.uk/online-safety #OnlineSafety #DigitalSafety #KeepingChildrenSafeOnline #ParentSupport #OnlineGaming #SocialMediaSafety #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #callertonacademy

Year 7 at Callerton Academy: As part of Yellow Week, our Year 7 students took part in an exciting School of Improv workshop delivered by the fantastic team from Boho Arts. Over the coming week, we'll be catching up on sharing all of the fantastic activities our students enjoyed during Yellow Week, so keep an eye on our page for more highlights! Through a range of creative games, improvisation challenges and performance activities, students developed their confidence, communication and teamwork skills while having plenty of fun along the way. It was wonderful to see everyone stepping outside their comfort zones, supporting one another and embracing every challenge with enthusiasm and creativity. A huge thank you to Boho Arts for leading such an engaging and memorable session! #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #YellowWeek #Drama #Improv #Creativity

Transition at Callerton Academy: As we prepare for the new academic year, we're asking for your support with our pre-loved uniform collection. If your child has any Callerton Academy uniform they no longer need, we would be incredibly grateful if you could donate it to the school when we return in September. Donations of all sizes are welcome and will help support other families in our community. If your child will be attending Callerton Academy in September, regardless of their year group, and you require school uniform, we'd love to help. We already have a wide range of pre-loved uniform available in many sizes. Please email transition@callertonacademy.org.uk with: Your name Your child's name Their year group in September The uniform size(s) required A contact telephone number A member of staff will then be in touch to let you know what we have available. Thank you to everyone who continues to donate uniform and support families across our school community. Together, we're helping to make sure every student is ready for a successful start to the new academic year. #CallertonAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #PreLovedUniform #SchoolUniform #SchoolCommunity #SupportingFamilies

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