The Covid-19 pandemic forced UK schools to close their doors to most children in March. Like many parents across the country, Jesmond resident Nichola Parody home-schooled her three children. However, Nichola’s daughter Heidi is diagnosed as having dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). JesmondLocal asked Nichola how she handled that particular challenge. Hi
A garden set up in memory of a deceased member of staff has opened at West Jesmond Primary School, Bess Coop reports
West Jesmond Primary has purchased a defibrillator using donated funds to create a safer school environment.
Bess Coop meets an extraorindary woman living in Jesmond – Alexandra Raikhlina, violinist with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in Gateshead
West Jesmond Primary School (WJPS) recently delivered their sixth STEM week. The week-long event was dedicated to teaching pupils about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Jesmond violinist Alexandra Raikhlina will be at the helm of this year’s Brundibár Arts Festival which begins on Monday and showcases music and art made during the Holocaust. Running from from 27 January to 4 February at venues in Newcastle and Gateshead, it is the
Ahead of the UK general election tomorrow (Thursday 12 December) we’ve taken a look at the party manifestos and picked out some key education points to understand how proposed policies might impact on Jesmond’s schools and students. Current state of education in the UK A manifesto
The Royal Grammar School (RGS) in Jesmond has opened a ‘Retreat Space’ where students can relax and take a break from their studies. The initiative is part of the school’s efforts to offer more mental health support to its students and while the space will not be
Toddlers as young as just a few months old are learning how to become bilingual thanks to weekly language classes being taught at Jesmond Library. The French and Spanish classes, attended by around 50 children, are being led by Ruth Gibson who has 26 years
A new project to help those suffering with football-related dementia is coming to Jesmond, Bess Coop reports