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Newcastle City Council claims some success in curbing Jesmond anti-social behaviour

New data shows a year-on-year drop in incidents dating back to the new academic year, reports Tima Saffan

Percy Hedley Foundation looks back on 70th anniversary year

The Percy Hedley Foundation is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and JesmondLocal spoke to one of the schools under their management to see see the impact they have.

‘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

Primary students to plant new trees in St Andrew’s Cemetery

A group of year four primary students will plant trees in St Andrew’s Cemetery in National Tree Week, Rachel Wang reports

How one Jesmond parent home-schooled a child with dyslexia and ADHD

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

West Jesmond Primary School opens new memorial garden

A garden set up in memory of a deceased member of staff has opened at West Jesmond Primary School, Bess Coop reports

West Jesmond fundraises to buy defibrillator

West Jesmond Primary has purchased a defibrillator using donated funds to create a safer school environment.

West Jesmond aims to tackle gender gap with STEM week

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 resident directs fourth Brundibár festival

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

What could education pledges mean for local schools?

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