**Space Week at Kepier**

5th October 2021Abigail Allen
**Space week at Kepier**
This week in the science department, we will be celebrating International Space Week!
The science teachers have planned some activities and tasks during certain lessons around space, so if you have any space related questions, please write them down and remember to ask your teacher!
 
STEM are also running an event all day on Thursday 7th October over on their website. Although you will be at school when some of these events will be happening, they do continue into the evening if anyone is interested in logging in to the events. They can be found at:
 
https://stemfest.org.uk/
 
The events include careers in space, training to be an astronaut and even a tour of the local observatory at Kielder.
 
If you have any questions, please speak to your classroom teacher.

6th Form Open Evening – St Roberts of Newminster

30th September 2021Abigail Allen

Year 11 students have been invited to attend the Open Evening on Thursday 14th October, starting at 5.30pm and finishing at 8pm.

During the evening there will be a talk by Mr Juric, Headteacher, and time for students to visit
Department information stands. Subject teachers and current 6th Form students will be available to offer advice and guidance on particular areas of study. Students will also be able to explore the range of enrichment opportunities that we offer.

Open Evening Letter to Schools Oct 2021

Year 11 Peer Mentoring (Buddy Up Scheme)

28th September 2021Abigail Allen

**Year 11 Opportunity**

There is the opportunity to become a peer mentor to our new year 7 learners (The Buddy Up Scheme). This is a role designed for learners who would like the opportunity to support our younger learners in school as they transition from primary into secondary.

Who does this suit?
This role is open to any year 11
We are looking for learners with different school experiences, characters, personalities, and interests in school and outside of school.
Would you like to support somebody as they start Kepier
Gain experience and have some responsibility.

What will your role be?
Meet once a week with a year 7 learner.
Support with their questions and queries
Support on some occasions during break/lunch or coaching
Help with homework, organisation, building friendships and relationships.
General support
Be willing to commit
Be responsible

What do you get from it?
Responsibility
Experience working with young people
Looks great on a CV
School privileges and rewards

If this sounds like you, then please do apply by completing the application form below. by Sunday 3rd October 4pm.

Once you have submitted your applications, there will be a short interview process.

If you have any questions, please see Miss Allen.

Year 11 Peer Mentoring Application Form

 

 

 

 

 

Sunderland Spooky Story Competition

26th September 2021Abigail Allen

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A SPOOKY STORY?

Sunderland Spooky Stories will be back in the Autumn as part of Sunderland’s Lights Out Festival for Halloween.

We are looking for 500 words of mischief, mishaps and mayhem that will put a spell on our judges, whether it’s something scary around Halloween or a frightening tale of things that go bump in the night. It’s easy to enter, and the rules are simple. See PDF below:

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Return your entries to Mrs Gardner in the LRC

If you would like any more information please see Mrs Gardener in the LRC

**Kepier learners win the ICE inspire competition**

23rd September 2021Abigail Allen
**Kepier learners win the ICE inspire competition**
A huge well done to Jake, Sophie, Preeti, Lacey, Layla and Summer. They submitted a video they had made to promote Civil Engineering of Energy and how to make it more sustainable in the future. The video had to be 2 minutes and no longer or you forfeit points. They won first prize in July 2021 and received their trophy and certificates in a ceremony by Paula McMahon the Chair of ICE Teesside last week. The feedback on their winning video entry was:
 
‘Your video definitely answered the question and linked civil engineering with sustainability in a really clever way. You used great examples to make your points and you bounced ideas off other team members in a really dynamic and professional way. Your team were clearly very enthusiastic and delivered a lot of high quality content in a short space of time, answering the question perfectly, linking to real industry topics. Congratulations!’

EXTRACURRICULAR – CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

14th September 2021Abigail Allen

**EXTRACURRICULAR – CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AUTUMN HALF TERM 1**

Please see our our offer of our extracurricular clubs and activities for the Autumn Half Term. We really would encourage all of our learners to attend an extracurricular activity, to broaden their skills, hobbies, interests and widen their school experience.

There will be changing activities term by term, and we will keep you regularly updated on these.

Autumn Half Term 1 – Extra Curricular – Timetable

Extra curricular – Clubs and Activities  – Description of Activities

YEAR 5/6 OPEN EVENING

10th September 2021Abigail Allen

This year we invite Year 5 and 6 learners to visit Kepier school on Wednesday 22nd September from 3.30pm-6pm for our on-site open evening.

  • Principal’s addresses at 4pm and 5pm.
  • Learners will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities from across the curriculum.
There is no requirement to book a place, this is an open event. For any further inquiries please email info@kepier.com or call 0191 512 8960.

 

 

Lateral Flow Testing in School from September 2021

31st August 2021Jeremy Gartland

In line with the DfE School Covid 19 guidance we will be reintroducing onsite Lateral Flow testing in school in September 2021.

All learners should receive 2 on-site lateral flow tests 3-5 days apart on their return in the Autumn term.  Learners should then continue to test twice weekly at home until the end of September. 

We are expecting further information from the government regarding testing after September 2021, which will be communicated with you separately. 

The first test will take place before they return to Kepier full time, their second test will take place in school on Friday 10th September.

For their first test, learners should be onsite for no longer than 30 minutes and you will only be notified of an inconclusive or positive test result.  Learners do not need to wear their school uniform for their first test. 

Please note: We are only able to test learners who we have gained consent for, If you have not given consent, please complete the form via this link;  LFT Consent Form 

 

Learner to attend for their first test as follows:-

 

Year 7 – Monday 6 September 2021

 

Year 7 Surname Test time
A-D 10am  
E-K 10.30am 
L-P 11am  
R-Z 11.30am  

 

We are aware that Year 7 learners will not have taken part in any lateral flow testing in school before and for some it may be their first time coming into Kepier.  Please be assured that there will be Kepier staff around to put them at ease and make sure that they are comfortable carrying out their test.  

 

Year 11 – Monday 6 September 2021

 

Year 11 (September 2021) Test time
11.1 and 11.2 1pm
11.3 and 11.4 1.20pm
11.5 and 11.6 1.40pm
11.7 and 11.8 2pm
11.9 and 11.11 2.20pm
11.12 2.40pm

 

Year 8 – Tuesday 7 September 2021

 

Year 8 (September 2021) Test time
8.1 and 8.2 8.30am
8.3 and 8.4 8.50am
8.5 and 8.6 9.10am
8.7 and 8.8 9.30am

 

Year 9 – Tuesday 7 September 2021

 

Year 9 (September 2021) Test time
9.1 and 9.2 10am
9.3 and 9.4 10.20am
9.5 and 9.6 10.40am
9.7 and 9.8 11am

 

Year 10 – Tuesday 7 September 2021

 

Year 10 (September 2021) Test time
10.1 and 10.2 1.30pm 
10.3 and 10.4 1.50pm 
10.5 and 16.6 2.10pm
10.7 and 10.8 2.30pm

KEPIER SUMMER SCHOOL DAY 2

10th August 2021Abigail Allen
**Kepier Summer School – Day 2**
Once again we had over 140 learners on site taking part part in a number of different activities. Today included their first Kepier Wellbeing session alongside English, History, PSHCE, Technology and PE.
They all looked great with their t-shirts and it truly was day of fun filled excitement.
Take a look at what they got up to, and we look forward to Day 3 of Kepier’s summer school.

**Kepier Summer School Begins!**

9th August 2021Abigail Allen
**Kepier Summer School Begins!**
Today we welcomed our new year 7 learners who are attending our Kepier summer school. It was lovely to see them all today, and we hope they had a great time!
Today our learners took part in practical activities ranging from pizza making, clay pottery, to science experiments, and trampolining.
See you all tomorrow in your summer school t-shirts!

**STAYING SAFE ONLINE**

28th July 2021Abigail Allen

**ONLINE SAFETY GUIDES**

As we know throughout the summer holiday it is likely you will be accessing social media and apps on a regular basis. Please do make sure you remind yourselves of how to keep yourself safe when accessing these platforms.

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facebook-checklist

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National Success for Kepier Football Academy

28th July 2021Abigail Allen

**National Success for Kepier Football Academy**

We are extremely proud of our Football Academy Team in their national success. They have been crowned joint winners of the ESFA Elite National Cup.

Very well done to the entire team.

Take a look at the full article by following the link below:

 

NEWS: Club Partners Kepier School Toast National Success