Join our Crew at XP Gateshead

16th December 2025Geoff Hewitt

At XP Gateshead, we believe that every child can achieve extraordinary things – and every adult in the building plays a part in making that happen.

We’re looking for a Pastoral Lead and a Learning Coach. We need people who are passionate about helping young people thrive. Someone who brings positivity and the belief that relationships are the foundation of great learning.

If you want to make a real difference, work in a strong and supportive team, and be part of a school that values kindness, collaboration and creativity – this is the place for you.

Find out more about both roles here:

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-learning-coach-teaching-assistant/

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-pastoral-leader-phase-leader/

Our raffle winners!

16th December 2025Miss Blackham

Here are some of our raffle winners some of our other winners have been out this afternoon at the church so could not be photographed.

All alcohol will be passed onto parents/carers.
-Miss Blackham

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Thank you

16th December 2025Mrs Price

Thank you to all our friends at Intake Wellness Centre. They have been involved in our expedition and have helped us with our learning. Some of the staff came to the nativity this morning and we were able to present them with a frame of photos from our celebration of learning. All the children added their finger prints.

Mrs Price

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Our Christmas raffle has been drawn!

15th December 2025Miss Blackham

Prizes will be handed out to children tomorrow and we will photograph our winners. We will contact the parents/carers of those children who have won alcohol prizes. Thank you so much for your continued support.

-Miss Blackham

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Leaving a lasting legacy in Year 5&6

15th December 2025Miss Blackham

Some of our final products, the beautiful bird boxes, have now gone to their new homes in Sandal Beat Wood. We are so excited to see them up and the birds accessing them. We know some of our Year 5/6 crew are planning to go and visit them very soon!

-Miss Blackham

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Expert Visitors!

15th December 2025Mr Pickering

2P had a visit from the local PCSO’s who came to share what their job involves. We talked about how they help people just as much as they have to deal with people that have made poor choices! We explored their van and tried on lots of different uniforms and equipment that they have to use. Some of us even got locked up for our many misdemeanours! We agreed that they were heroes in our community.

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KS1 End of Autumn Term Attendance

15th December 2025Stuart Longley

As we approach the end of a fantastic second half term, we would like to recognise some amazing attendance achievements across KS1!

Tomorrow, children who have achieved good, great or awesome attendance will receive their attendance postcard.

Our target for GREAT attendance is 97%

Year 1 – 89% Attendance

3 Children have AWESOME attendance for the whole year(100%)

11 Children have GREAT attendance (98% and 97%)

12 Children have GOOD attendance (95%)

Year 2 – 95% Attendance

10 Children have AWESOME attendance for the whole year(100%)

16 Children have GREAT attendance (98% and 97%)

11 Child has GOOD attendance (95%)

Thank you for your invaluable support in ensuring your child’s excellent school attendance.

Across the Key Stage 44 children have improved their attendance or achieved 100% again.

Thank you for your support and have a great Christmas!

KS1 Team

KS1 Christmas Celebration

15th December 2025Stuart Longley

We have a small number of tickets available for both KS1 performances on Wednesday.

These will be available from the small hut on the KS1 playground on Monday afternoon.

Kind Regards

KS1 Team