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.
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Socialisation a priority as students in Jesmond return to school
Schools in Jesmond have been helping students readjust to being in the classroom again, reports Katie Sims
Schools in Jesmond get creative this lockdown
Schools in Jesmond have been creating a variety of learning experiences for their students during the current lockdown. Kate Sims reports
Aspects of online teaching will continue in the future, says Jesmond’s schools
Schools in Jesmond have found certain aspects of online learning to be beneficial, and will be continuing with these when students return to in-person teaching
Schools in Jesmond spread some virtual Christmas cheer
It’s time to celebrate Christmas, and Jesmond’s schools are sharing some festive cheer, reports Katie Sims
Local school urges students to make their views known
Climate change and a lowering of the voting age to 16 were among the top issues raised by students at Jesmond’s Royal Grammar School (RGS) as part of last month’s national Make Your Mark campaign.
Charity goes online to help Northern Counties children
The Percy Hedley Foundation has raised more than £6,000 in an online auction to help support the vulnerable children and adults in its care, including those at Northern Counties School on Tankerville Terrace in Jesmond
Most people in Jesmond exercising more in lockdown says our survey
As we enter a second national lockdown, people in Jesmond reflect on how previous restrictions helped to improve their exercise routine, and why they hope to do the same again this month.