Northern Counties School Round Up
Check out our round up from Northern Counties School.
What a busy year we have had, a lot of changes around NCS, including refurbishment of main building and and we will be finished the refurbishment of the Hillcrest building by October 2023.
We have introduced a wonderful new curriculum for all our wonderful learners, which has brought a lot of joy and new ways to learn. As you can see by the wonderful pictures there has been a lot of Activity learning across the school with some fun and laughter too.
Thanks to all our amazing students, their families and all the staff for a great year and I look forward to seeing you all again in September.
Martin Lonergan
Remembering Her Majesty the Queen
At the beginning of the year, students created artwork to celebrate the life of Her Majesty the Queen, which was displayed throughout the school.
Amber’s Innowalk
Last September, Amber’s Innowalk was officially opened. Amber sadly passed away in July 2021 and her mam, Emily Giles raised a staggering £38,000 for the Percy Hedley Foundation in her memory to purchase an Innowalk for the school.
Halloween
Spooky fun was had at our Halloween party with a pumpkin carving competition and fancy dress disco!
Remembrance Day
Our students spent time making beautiful displays and artwork for Remembrance Day
Children in Need
Pupils and staff dressed up in yellow and spots for Children in Need.
Christmas Celebrations
There were many festive celebrations last Christmas, including a fabulous disco, our Christmas Fair, Christmas Jumper Day and a performance at St George’s Church by our very own signing choir.
Percy Hedley’s 70th Birthday
We had loads of fun celebrating the Foundation’s 70th birthday in February and enjoyed lots of delicious cake from our friends at Cake Stories.
World Book Day
The school was filled with amazing costumes on World Book Day, where people dressed up as their favourite book characters!
National Careers Week
This Careers Week, we had visits from an an anaesthetist, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, and many others to tell us all about what they do.
Easter Celebrations
Everyone enjoyed our Easter celebrations this year, complete with an Easter egg hunt around the school and a visit from Peter Rabbit!
Coronation of King Charles
Pupils had a fabulous day filled with arts and crafts to celebrate the coronation.
Signing Sessions
Students from our Signing Choir did a fantastic job of teaching visitors from different local businesses the basics of BSL. They even learned how to sign their own song!
Brand New Sensory Room
A bespoke sensory integration room opened recently at school. Our students absolutely love it!
Fancy Dress Fun Run
Staff and students loved dressing up for a fun run around Jesmond to raise funds for our hydrotherapy pool equipment.