2024 so far at Northern Counties School

Alan Shearer Visit

The year began with a visit from Alan Shearer, who came in to give a presentation about his career, answer questions, sign some memorabilia and take some photos with our star-struck students and staff.

Students from Northern Counties School now have the chance to play in their own ‘Tyne Tunnel’ thanks to TT2.

Kindly funded by Tyne Tunnel, this bespoke Sensory Tunnel enables pupils aged 3-16 to explore their senses, improve their motor skills, and find a calming space. It’s already a big hit, offering a fun and safe environment for learning, playing, and transitioning between lessons.

World Book Day was a day to celebrate our literary themed spaces, including our Hillcrest Library which is now a safe space for all students looking for their next read (including those who want to look inside the wardrobe and take a peak at Narnia). The stairs going up towards the art classroom have now also been decorated with literary themed vinyl, with each stair depicting a different book spine.

Northern Counties School also celebrated by dressing up as their favourite characters and they hosted an arts and crafts afternoon. This was where students could re-create some famous book covers.

Leavers Assembly and Prom

We said goodbye to five leavers this year at Northern Counties, and celebrated with a leavers assembly where we heard all about their years at school.

That afternoon we held a prom on the field in the sunshine!

Summer Picnic

That afternoon on the field the school held their annual summer picnic, with a visit from some superheroes and some pony’s.