Royal Grammar School wins prestigious Independent School of the Year award
The Jesmond school won a prestigious award earlier this month, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton
Category Archives: Education
‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea
The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports
Former Jesmond school pupil wins award for her work as a GP
A former Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) student who is now a GP and writes a weekly health page for the Mail on Sunday as well as appearing regularly on programmes such as BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Channel 5 News and Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, has received an Alumna of the Year award from the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), plus £500 to donate to charity.
Campaigners call for ANPR cameras outside Jesmond school
Safety campaigners are asking Newcastle City Council to install automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras on Tankerville Terrace to help reduce the problem of traffic congestion around West Jesmond Primary School.
12 bin bags collected at Keep Jesmond Clean’s latest litter pick
A dozen bags were collected at the latest litter pick, reports Emma Davies – with hopes for more volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean campaigners in need of more student volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean are searching for more students to get involved with their monthly litter picks, Emma Davies reports
Residents give advice on how to be a good student neighbour in Jesmond
Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours. As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about
Youth charity pilots support hubs at Jesmond Park Academy
The new hubs help support young students at Jesmond Park Academy, Freya Gilbert reports
Toddlers master forestry skills in Armstrong Park
Woodland workshops that teach toddlers about the great outdoors have arrived in Jesmond, Freya Gilbert reports
Jesmond schools step up mental health support for students
Schools in Jesmond have been marking Mental Health Awareness Week which has particular significance this year amid concerns about the long-term effect of the pandemic on pupils.