Today we had a Wear Red for CHUF day (Children’s Heart Unit Fund) raising the awareness of their amazing work and support they give families. This organisation is very dear to the hearts of one of our families who has a child that was born with a very rare heart condition. We raised the sum of £77
This month Mrs Rogers chose Thailand as the country to learn about. She cooked a lovely Thai meal and the children learned some facts about Thailand such as ….
Thailand was actually known as Siam until 1939 (and again from 1945 to 1949).
Siamese cats are native to Thailand.
Thailand is the world’s largest exporter of rice.
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, much like England.
Population: 70 million people live in Thailand (2023)
Capital: Bangkok with over 11 million inhabitants.
Official Language: Thai.
Thailand is home to the World’s Largest Solid Gold Buddha. .
The Thai Language has 76 letters.
Thais eat with spoons and forks.
The National Anthem is played twice a day.
Today our food to try was couscous and all but one of the children really liked it.
This week the new food to try was parma ham which went down well,
Today the children had a lovely meal to celebrate the Chinese new year. This year it is the year of the rabbit and the children learnt about some of the Chinese traditions.
Today our food challenge was physalis. This was something that none of our children had tried before. Around half of them liked it.
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
