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Key Stage 4 Informed Choices Parents’ Meeting

posted 10 Feb 2012 06:38 by Richard Milburn

This term the students are being asked to consider what subjects they would like to do in Years 10 and 11. This is a crucial set of decisions for the students, and it is important that both you and they have a full understanding of the process. In order to help with this, we are holding an information evening on Thursday 23 February at 7pm in West Theatre.

At this meeting we shall talk about the “Informed Choices Programme” and “Life in Upper School”. This meeting will give you a good insight into the decisions our young people will have to make. It is not necessary for the students to come, as they will be given the information at separate sessions, although they will be very welcome. Please also note that the Year 9 Parents’ Evening is on Thursday 22 March.

This is when you will have a chance to meet with your child’s subject teachers.

| Attachments: KS4 Informed Choices Parents Meeting.pdf

Year 10 Internal Exam Timetable

posted 6 Feb 2012 02:54 by Richard Milburn


Date	Start Time	Subject	Duration	Finish Time	Location	No Cand.
Mon 20th Feb	10.35am	English Literature (not set 3)	1hr 15mins	11.50am	West/East	172
Mon 20th Feb	12.40pm	Maths (not P sets)	1hr 15mins	1.55pm	West/East	158
Tue 21st Feb	9.30am	Business Studies	1hr	10.30am	West	59
	9.30am	Child Development	1hr 30mins	11.00am	West	59
	12.25pm	German Listening & Reading	1hr 5mins	1.30pm	Classroom to be confirmed	19
	12.25pm	Spanish Listening & Reading	1hr 5mins	1.30pm	Classrooms to be confirmed	22
	12.25pm	Resistant Materials	1hr 30mins	1.55pm	East	20
Wed 22nd Feb	9.30am	History	1hr 15mins	10.45am	West	89
Wed 22nd Feb	12.40pm	IT	1hr 30mins	2.10pm	West	115
Thu 23rd Feb	9.30am	French Listening & Reading	1hr 5mins	10.35am	West/East	59
Thu 23rd Feb	12.40pm	Geography	1hr 30mins	2.10pm	West	92
Fri 24th Feb	9.30am	Graphics	1hr 30mins	11.00am	West	65
	9.30am	Religious Studies	1hr 15mins	10.45am	West
	9.30am	PE	1hr	10.30am	West
	12.40pm	Music	1hr 30mins	2.10pm	West	15
	12.40pm	Food	1hr 30mins	2.10pm	East	38
	12.40pm	Science (Single Sci only)	40mins	1.20pm	East	38

Newsletter | January 2012

posted 16 Jan 2012 00:50 by Richard Milburn

Download or view our January 2012 newsletter below.

| Attachments: Newsletter January 2012.pdf

Year 7 Information Evening

posted 6 Jan 2012 02:07 by Richard Milburn [ updated 6 Jan 2012 02:08 ]

I would like to invite you to an information evening on Monday 16 January 2012 at 7pm in West Theatre. The purpose of this evening is to talk you through the assessment procedures for Year 7 and the key dates for assessment and reporting to parents during the academic year. Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm.

I look forward to seeing you then

Yours sincerely

  MRS L SKINNER
   Assistant Principal
   Head of Upper School

| Attachments: Year 7 Coursework letter.docx

Sixth Form Prospectus

posted 16 Dec 2011 05:58 by Richard Milburn [ updated 16 Dec 2011 06:03 ]

The Sixth Form Prospectus for September 2012 can be viewed or downloaded below.

| Attachments: sixthform_prospectus.pdf

Sixth Form Opening Evening | Thursday 26 January

posted 12 Dec 2011 04:37 by Richard Milburn [ updated 12 Dec 2011 04:40 ]

Thinking about your options for Sixth Form study?

Looking for an excellent learning experience and exceptional levels of care and guidance? Afraid of getting lost in the crowd?

Choose our unique shared Sixth Form at George Stephenson High School, Longbenton Community College, and Seaton Burn College and benefit from:

• A choice of over 30 A-level subjects

• Free transport between campuses

• A uniquely friendly and supportive experience

• Teaching excellence

• Fantastic opportunities for career and University success

Find out more by coming along to our Open Evening for students and parents

On Thursday 26 January,

from 5.15pm to 6.45pm.

At any of these centres which suits you best :

• George Stephenson High School, Southgate, Killingworth, NE12 6SA

• Longbenton Community College, Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8ER

• Seaton Burn College, Dudley Lane, NE13 6EJ

| Attachments: Open Eve Ad for Chronicle.pdf

Christmas Events 2011

posted 2 Dec 2011 01:08 by Richard Milburn

At this time of year, we have a number of excellent musical events in the college. Can I invite you to come along to our forthcoming services and concerts.

The Annual Christmas Carol Service will be held on Wednesday 7 December at 7pm in St Bartholomew’s Church. Our highly acclaimed choir and orchestra will be leading the music, and there will be traditional Christmas Bible readings.

The Melrose Centre are putting on their second Christmas concert in West Theatre on Saturday 10 December at 2pm. Students and staff from the centre will be singing, along with the Newcastle Concert Band. Tickets are priced £3 adults, £1 children, available from West Reception and Melrose Reception.

One of the major musical events of the year is the college Christmas concert. High quality performances will be given by the choir, orchestra, soloists and our rock bands. The concert will be held on Wednesday 14 December at 7pm in West Theatre. Tickets are available from West Reception priced £3 for adults and £1.50 for concessions.

Please come along and join us in these very festive occasions.

| Attachments: christmas2011.doc