Well the first food challenge of 2023 was marmite – that item that you either love or hate.
Today the verdict was more loved it than hated it!
Our CEO Simon Taylor, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List.
The OBE is an award in the category of: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The award goes to someone who exemplifies large contributions to the arts, sciences, charitable works, and public service.
Initially beginning his career in education as a history teacher in 1985, Simon Taylor has since held several senior leadership positions in secondary schools as well as being appointed Headteacher at the trust’s high school The King Edward VI School in 2007.
Since 2018 Simon has held the position of CEO at the trust. He has also been a National Leader of Education and a Northumberland School Improvement Partner, working with a number of schools in the area, helping to support school improvement.
With a total of 38 years experience in working with schools across Gateshead, Newcastle and Northumberland, Simon was contacted by New Years Honours list at the end of 2022 to receive the great news.
“I feel very humbled and proud to have received this honour. I have worked with so many hardworking and talented colleagues, who make a difference to the lives of children and young people on a daily basis. I would like to dedicate this award to those I have worked with, in appreciation of their support and dedication.”
Colleagues, students and parents are all delighted to hear the fantastic news, and are so proud to have such a determined and committed leader managing the trust.
Well what a week we have had, Christmas Play, Christmas lunch, a trip to the pantomime, Christmas crafts, Christmas jumpers and a visit from Santa.
Now we are all very much in need of our Christmas break!
Merry Christmas everyone!
The children enjoyed the Christingle service with Rector John at St Michael & All Angels, Alwinton
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Christmas fayre, where we raised the amazing amount of £1360 for school funds!
This week the new food to try were cranberries which went down very well!
We are holding our first Christmas Fayre for three years on Saturday 26th November – 10.00 until noon – admission £1 with under 12’s free.
There will be a selection of stalls, a raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac, children’s activities and more.
Hope you are able to come and support us!
Thank you to all those who supported our recent bag2school collection where we raised £39.20 for school funds.
Today the new food for the children to try was sunflower seeds. They learned a little about them and then had a sample. Roughly half the children liked them but they all had a try!
Also today was Children in Need day and the children came in non uniform and raised £52 for the appeal.
We are holding our first Christmas Fayre for three years on Saturday 26th November – 10.00 until noon – admission £1 with under 12’s free.
There will be a selection of stalls, a raffle, tombola, bric a brac, children’s activities and more.
Hope you are able to come and support us!
