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Well Done to MAA Students this Half Term
Mary Astell Academy would like to congratulate our wonderful students for successfully engaging with Character Education activities this half term.
Job Opportunity: Higher Level Support Assistants - Harry Watts Academy
Required from September 2022, we are looking to appoint Higher Level Support Assistants with experience and/or interest in supporting the teaching and learning.
Job Opportunity: Teachers - Thomas Bewick School
Required from September 2022, we are looking to appoint teachers with experience and/or interest in teaching pupils with autism and associated difficulties.
Job Opportunity: Assistant Headteacher - Thomas Bewick School
Required from September 2022, we are looking to appoint a highly positive, motivated and talented Assistant Headteacher with middle or senior leadership experience and a passion for teaching pupils with autism and associated difficulties.
Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistants - Harry Watts Academy
Required from September 2022, Harry Watts Academy are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants with experience and/or interest in supporting the teaching and learning.
Job Opportunity: HR Adviser - Prosper Learning Trust
Prosper Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a HR Adviser with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our busy, friendly team from September 2022.
Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistants - Harry Watts Academy
Required from September 2022, Harry Watts Academy are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants with experience and/or interest in supporting the teaching and learning.
Crime and Punishment Day
Pupils at Mary Astell Academy had visitors in holding sessions for our Crime and Punishment Day.
Cannabis Awareness with BESAFE
Mary Astell Academy would like to thank David Burn from BESAFE for attending our provision to raise awareness surrounding the dangers of cannabis use
Job Opportunity: HR Adviser - Prosper Learning Trust
Prosper Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a HR Adviser with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our busy, friendly team from September 2022.
Knife Crime with Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit
Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit attended Mary Astell Academy to deliver one of their many focus areas which are scheduled with our provision.
Job Opportunity: Lead Administrator - Thomas Bewick School
Prosper Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Administrator with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our busy, friendly team at Thomas Bewick School, from September 2022.
Family Review Survey from the Children's Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza is undertaking a review of family life and invites pupils to take park on her survey.
Better Health at Work Bronze Award
Mary Astell Academy officially gained their Bronze Award on 31st March 2022 at an online ceremony.
Job Opportunity: Art and Technology Teacher - Newcastle Bridges School
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and creative Art and Technology teacher to join our successful team.
Job Opportunity: English Coordinator - Prosper Learning Trust
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding English Subject Coordinator to lead the subject across our two AP academies.
Newcastle's Holiday Activities this Easter Break
The Holiday Activity Fund ran by the Newcastle’s Best Spring Ever campaign are hosting various holiday activities across the city during the two week Easter break.
Job Opportunity: Senior Administrator (Maternity Cover) - Newcastle Bridges School
Prosper Learning Trust are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated professional to the post of Senior Administrator to the busy office at Newcastle Bridges School (based at the Kenton site).
Job Opportunity: Administration Assistant - Thomas Bewick School
Thomas Bewick School is seeking to appoint an administrative assistant with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our busy, friendly admin team, to start on 6th June 2022.
Job Opportunity: Administration Assistant - Harry Watts Academy
Harry Watts Academy is seeking to appoint an administrative assistant with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our friendly admin team starting June 2022.
Job Opportunity: Teachers - Harry Watts Academy
Required from September 2022, we are looking to appoint full time teachers with experience and/or interest in teaching autistic pupils.
Job Opportunity: Pathway/Phase Leader - Harry Watts Academy
Required from September 2022, we are looking to appoint three Pathway Lead Teachers with experience and/or interest in teaching autistic pupils, to enhance and strengthen the leadership structure of the school.
Local College Open Events in March
Many local colleges are hosting open days and events for pupils and their post-16 options.
Job Opportunity: Administration Assistant - Harry Watts Academy
Harry Watts Academy is seeking to appoint an administrative assistant with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our friendly admin team starting 19th April 2021.
Job Opportunity: Numeracy Tutor - Newcastle Bridges School
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational tutor to support numeracy for pupils in our Kenton provision at Newcastle Bridges School.
Job Opportunity: Literacy Tutor - Newcastle Bridges School
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational tutor to support numeracy for pupils in our Kenton provision at Newcastle Bridges School.
Local College Open Events in February
Many local colleges are hosting open days and events for pupils and their post-16 options.
Job Opportunity: Teachers - Thomas Bewick School
We are looking to appoint teachers with experience and/or interest in teaching pupils with autism and associated difficulties.
Guidance for Parents and Carers on Online Sexual Harassment and Keeping Children Safe Online
The Government’s Children’s Commissioner has launched a guide for parents and carers on online sexual harassment and how they can support children to stay safe online.
Local College Open Events in January
Many local colleges are hosting open days and events for pupils and their post-16 options.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Prosper Learning Trust
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Prosper Learning Trust
Christmas Holiday
A reminder for all Parents and Carers of the Christmas Holiday starting next week.
Prosper Learning Trust End of Term Update from Joanne Clifford Swan, Chair of Trustees
Please see the following end of term update from Joanne Clifford Swan, Chair of Trustees
Parent Information - Return to School January 2022
Mary Astell Academy will have a phased return in January 2022 to support on site Lateral Flow Testing of pupils for Covid.
Job Opportunity - SEN Learning Support Assistant (HLTA) at Newcastle Bridges School
Newcastle Bridges School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational member of support staff to assist the SENDCo in supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the school.
Day Off 29th November
A reminder for all Parents and Carers of the day off on Monday 29th November in lieu of the Queen's Jubilee.
Message from the Personal Advisor at Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team
A message to students, parents, and carers from Paulina, the Personal Advisor from the Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team.
Job Opportunity: Assistant Headteacher at Harry Watts Academy
Harry Watts Academy are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher for April 2022, or for as soon as possible.
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated professional to the post of Lead Administrator for the busy office at Mary Astell Academy, commencing on 4th January 2022, or as soon as possible.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!
As well as our Facebook page, we are on Instagram and Twitter too!
Keeping Children Safe Online
Gem Education have created a video and resources for Parents and Carers on keeping children safe when online
The Little Orange Book
The Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group have created The Little Orange Book full of expert advice to help your children when they're poorly
Day Off 29th November
Mary Astell Academy, alongside other schools within the Prosper Learning Trust, will be closed on Monday 29th November as the Queen's Jubilee in May falls in a school holiday.
National Fitness Day
As part of Wellbeing Wednesday, staff at Mary Astell partook in a range of activities for #NationalFitnessDay21
Macmillan Coffee Morning Quiz
As part of The Largest Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan, staff were offered the opportunity to have a short fun quiz
It's National Teaching Assistants' Day!
Today we are celebrating our teaching assistants and all the amazing work they do
Job Opportunity
Thomas Bewick School are looking for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join the friendly team of staff providing support/care to children and young people during the midday break.
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust are hiring skilled Learning Support Assistants with experience of supporting pupils with SEND for Thomas Bewick School.
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust are hiring a new Finance Officer to join the Trust's Central Finance Team
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated professional to the post of Lead Administrator to the office at Mary Astell Academy.
Job Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, apprentice to join an experienced team. This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to become an excellent practitioner within our multi academy trust and work in a challenging yet rewarding multidisciplinary environment. Closing Date: 12th July 2021 Start Date: ASAP 37 hours per week, Full Year - Fixed term (18 months)
Prevent
Attached is a digital leaflet designed specifically for parents, guardians, family and friends. ACT EARLY is a website designed for the public, to inform and encourage them to make Prevent referrals if they have worries about their children, family or friends.
Job Opportunity
Thomas Bewick School are looking for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join the friendly team of staff providing support / care to children and young people during the midday break.
Pupils recognised at Newcastle School Achievement Awards
Newcastle School Achievement Awards took place on Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Gilbert Ward Academy Consultation Event 30 June 2021
Tomorrow we have our last two consultation events.
Gilbert Ward Academy Site Visit
Mark Jones, Chief Executive Officer, and a number of other colleagues visited the Gilbert Ward Academy site this week.
A letter from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education
A letter to secondary school and college parents in England on continuing regular Covid-19 testing from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education
Facebook reminder to parents to join edTalk
We would like to invite you to subscribe to our emagazine edTalk. edTalk will enable you to set your own preferences when you join, you can choose which classes you would like to see articles from and you will be able to bookmark articles, allowing you to create scrapbooks and much more. To subscribe to edTalk follow the link below and enter the email address that we have on file for you as a parent and choose a password. https://maryastell.
Gilbert Ward Academy Consultation
Consultation on Gilbert Ward Academy, a new Special Free School for children aged 11-16, begins today and runs until 16th July 2021.
Outward Bound
Mary Astell Academy welcomed Outward Bound to work with our students around team building, bushcraft, and fire lighting.
Job Opportunity
We’re looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications/Central Services Support Assistant who will play a key role in creating and delivering engaging and inspiring content across a range of media and digital channels, whilst also supporting a busy Central Services Team. See our website for more details and an application form to apply https://www. All applications to be submitted to [email protected]
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, seeks to appoint a highly motivated Finance Officer to join the Trust’s Central Finance Team. See our website for more details and an application form to apply https://www. All applications to be submitted to [email protected]
MAA pupils to work with Oxford University, Premier League and NUFC Foundation on Research Project
Pupils will work as part of the Young People’s Research Advisory Groups (YPRAGs) and will act as advisers to the project on all aspects of school exclusion. Research Summary
Mental Health Minute
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, today there will be a 'Mental Health Minute' see link for more information: https://www.
Job Opportunity
Marketing and Communications/Central Services Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) Job start: 1st September 2021 We’re looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications/Central Services Support Assistant who will play a key role in creating and delivering engaging and inspiring content across a range of media and digital channels, whilst also supporting a busy Central Services Team. For more details and an application form, see https://www.
Young People's Under 18 Clinic @ New Croft
See below for information on Young People's Under 18 Clinic @ New Croft.
Virtual Subject Sessions
To help our students with their transition from school into Newcastle College over the coming weeks and months, Newcastle College have put together a number of Virtual Subject Session events which will give them the opportunity to find out more about the course they have already applied for or find out more if they are still researching their options.
The Big Ask
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Rachel de Souza, is launching the largest ever survey of children and young people in England.
Harry Watts Academy New Building Opens to Pupils
Harry Watts Academy staff welcomed their pupils at their new school building today.
Letter to children and young people from the Secretary of State for Education
Gavin Williamson has written an open letter to young people thanking them for the way they have responded to the huge challenges they have faced throughout the pandemic. Read it here: https://bit.
Top Tips for Good Mental Health and Wellbeing
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George has shared his ‘top five tips’ for young people’s good mental health and wellbeing.
Take Part in our COVID-19 Research Study
The Great north Children’s Hospital are looking for 140 individuals to take part in the study looking at COVID-19 antibodies in children and young people.
Mary Astell Academy will Re-open on 5th January
In line with the Department for Education guidance for Alternative Provision we will be open as normal from Tuesday 5th January 2021.
New School Building for Harry Watts Academy
We received the keys for Harry Watts Academy's new school building today.
Merry Christmas from Mary Astell Academy!
Merry Christmas, with best wishes from all the staff at Mary Astell Academy.
We are Recruiting!
Here at Prosper Learning Trust, we are recruiting for an experienced Estates Management Officer to join our Central Services Team, please see the following link for our application pack: https://www.
Parent/Carer Support Group
Parents/ Carers who are supporting a child/ young person with emotional or mental health issues, see image below.
Letter From Mark Jones Regarding NHS Test and Trace
Prosper Learning Trust would like to share this important information from NHS Test and Trace, on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible.
Northumbria Police - Scheme in Newcastle City Centre
Northumbria Police have asked us to share some information with you.
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever programme are offering lots of activities this summer.
Prosper Learning Trust to Open New School in Northumberland
Prosper Learning Trust have been the successful bidder for a new special school to be built in Northumberland
Invite to QA Session
You are invited to a question and answer session with Deanne Taylor, Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Newcastle City Council.
What’s on offer this coming summer?
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever team will be offering a summer holiday scheme this year.
Welcome To Chris Richardson Our New Executive Head Teacher
We are delighted to announce that Chris Richardson has taken up his new role of Executive Head Teacher of Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy this week.
Relationship Education
Schools usually teach Relationship Education as part of their science and PSHE curriculum during the Spring/Summer terms.
The National Careers Service
The National Creers Service can help in supporting students explore options following exam results or if their exams have been cancelled.
J K Rowling's New Book - The Ickabog
J K Rowling, the Harry Potter novelist, has released a free children's story with a new chapter available each day.
Coronavirus - Schools Update from Newcastle City Council
Letter from Judith Hay, Director of Children, Education and Skills, Newcastle City Council.
Executive Head Teacher Appointed
Letter from Mark Jones regarding the appointment of a new Executive Head Teacher for Mary Astell Academy and Newcastle Bridges School.
Think U Know
Think U Know have created information to support parents during COVID-19 and the closure of schools.
Mary Astell Academy closed over half term
In line with government guidelines, Mary Astell Academy will not be open to pupils during the May half term holiday from Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May.
7 Top Tips to Support Reading at Home
The Education Endownment Foundation shares lots of useful information for parents.
Creating a Routine for Home Learning
The Education Endownment Foundation shares lots of useful information for parents.
Health Visiting and School Nurse Service Update
Your Health Visiting and School Nursing service is available to support you.
CAMHS Resources
At present the Coronavirus is the cause of much anxiety and concern for young people and families.
Free School Meals Update
If you experience any problems with Free School Meals vouchers please contact: [email protected]
Free Webinar for Parents/Carers: Multi-sensory Toolkit Ideas on a Shoestring
Free webinar for parents/carers:
PHSE A Guide for Parents
PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education is a school curriculum subject through which children and young people acquire knowledge and skills to stay safe, be healthy (physical and mentally) and prepared for life, and work, in the modern world.
C-Card and M-Card Deliveries
During home isolation, Streetwise are delivering condoms, through the C-Card scheme.
Low Cost Meal Tips
As many families are facing higher food bills, the Public Health team of Newcastle City Council have produced an
Five Ways to Wellbeing - Indoors
he five ways to wellbeing are five areas of our lives that we can build up to help ourselves feel better.
Support from School Health for Children/Young People/Families
During the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), Newcastle 0-19 Service (Health Visiting & School Nursing Teams) would like to ensure all our families remain supported.
Kooth.com - Online Support for Young People
Kooth is a web based confidential support service available to young people.
Free Webinar for Parents - How to prepare your child for success in life
Free Webinar - "How to prepare your dyslexic child for success in life" with Dyslexia expert Margaret Malpas, MBE - tomorrow - 8 April at 7.
Are You Entitled to Free School Meals?
If any families have not previously applied for for free school meals but may now be eligible, you can apply now.
An Open Letter From Vicky Ford MP
An Open Letter to Children and Young People with SEND, their parents, families and others who support them from Vicky Ford MP.
Fraud Targeting Parents of Children on Free School Meals
Parents of children eligible for Free School Meals are being targeted by fraudsters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Career in Farming - Whitehouse Farm
Prosper Primary pupils visited Whitehouse Farm to find out about careers in farming.
A Career in Retail - The Works
Prosper Primary pupils had the opportunity to try out a job in the retail sector, with a trip to The Works in Eldon Square.
Chinese New Year
The pupils from Prosper Primary visited Newcastle's China Town to celebrate Chinese New Year.
End of Term Letter to Parents/Carers
As the school term draws to a close I would like to inform you about some important information about MAA and to share some of the successes we have has this term.
Christmas
The pupils at Prosper Primary have throurally enjoyed all of the Christmas visits and activities.
Parental information on keeping your children safe online over the holidays
Our homes have become even more connected.
Investors in Children Award
In November we were successful in gaining our Investors in Children Award.
Active Workplace Games
On Thursday 17th October staff from Prosper Learning Trust entered a team in the Active Workplace Games, which was organised by Tyne and Wear Sport.
Prosper Primary Visit Northumberlandia
Northumberlandia, the Lady of the North is a sculpture made of 1.
Harry Watts Academy Consultation
Consultation for the proposal to open a new special free school in Sunderland, the new school is to be named Harry Watts Academy, began this month.