Our in-school Careers Fair on Wednesday May 24th is an opportunity for students to explore potential career pathways and hear about training, apprenticeship, work experience and job opportunities. We're looking for businesses, training and further education partners to help us deliver an inspiring and education event for students aged 12-18. Are you a business, training …

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In support of Red Nose Day 2023 on Friday 17th March, we are inviting our students at both South Avenue & Acklington Road to come to school wearing a red item clothing with their uniform. For this, our students may wish to make a voluntary donation of £1. Students’ chosen item of red clothing must be appropriate and suitable for …

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Community visit by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service to talk to students about deliberate fire setting, which statistics show peak during this season.

A chance for parents/carers and teachers to discuss student progress, achievement and goals. Further details and times of the event to follow.

Award-winning author Dan Smith will visit our school on Friday 31st March. This follows the success of his visit to our school last year. He will be with us for the full day on the South Avenue site. He will start the day working with our Year 5s who are due to start reading his …

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A chance for parents and carers of Year 8 students to discuss their progress, targets and goals with teaching staff. Further details and times to be confirmed in advance of the event.

We are hosting a bake off to mark the Coronation of King Charles on Friday 5th May. Years 5,6 and 7 are invited to bake a cake, that will be judged and then sold. The money raised will be used to buy a tree from Woodland Trust to celebrate.

A meeting at Acklington Road High School Site. This meeting will inform you of the arrangements for the trip, provide you with a kit list and collect any outstanding consents. You will also have the opportunity to discuss with the staff who will be attending any concerns that you may have, or ask any questions.

Two-night residential trip to Dukeshouse Wood near Hexham. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a range of adventurous activities in their 18-acre adventure park including abseiling, zip wire, 3G swing, plus motor sports. There is also an activity barn for indoor climbing, problem solving initiatives and a laser zone.