October 04, 2006
Anti Bullying Week
20th – 24th November 2006
The theme for this year is “Bullying� See it, Get Help, Stop it
Its focus is on the important role that children, young people and adults can play to stop bullying by taking positive action when they see it happening.
All schools in England will be sent a pack of Anti-Bullying materials asking teachers, parents and pupils to get involved in the week to work together to help put a stop to bullying.
For more information about Anti-Bullying Week please visit
www.gethelpwithbullying.org.uk
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August 31, 2006
Five Gateshead Schools gain the prestigious IMPETUS AWARD
On Tuesday 18 July, five Gateshead schools became the first schools in the authority to gain the IMPETUS AWARD. School representatives received their certificates from Ann Nelson the National and North East Regional Co-ordinator, Maggie Atkinson Group Director Learning and Children, and Director of Children’s Services and the Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Maureen Goldsworthy at the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Gateshead.
The Impetus Award is an active citizenship award promoting values, rights and responsibilities.
The ‘Impetus’ projects give young people the opportunity to tackle real issues in their schools and local community. The Award is promoted by the Citizenship Foundation, C.S.V and the Institute for Global Ethics.
The five schools to receive the award were Harlow Green Community Infant School for its Stepping Out Together project; Kells Lane Primary School for its Student Council Enterprise, Fell Dyke Community Primary School for its Healthy Communities Breakfast Club, Glynwood Community Primary School for their Male Family members School Club and Tyne View Community Primary School for their Inclusion and Equal Rights project.
Director of Children’s Services Maggie Atkinson, said:
“This programme encourages pupils to develop the confidence and courage they need to put their shared values into practice in the local community. The classroom is a place to teach pupils academic subjects but it is also important that pupils take away a sense of responsibility and citizenship that will help to shape successful communities of the future�.
IMPETUS AWARDS 2006-2007
Schools are invited to send a representative to the Impetus Award briefing meeting to be held on Thursday 28 September 2006 at 4.15 – 5.45 at the Dryden Centre.
Schools who wish to register for the 2006-2007 Impetus Award are asked to contact Alun Davies Health Education Adviser, Raising Achievement at The Dryden Centre, Evistones Road, Gateshead NE9 5UR – Tel: 0191 4338670.
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Citizenship Awards: 2006-2007
The Philip Lawrence Awards 2006.
This competition is open to 11 to 20 year olds who engage in praiseworthy activities in their local communities.
Nominations are now open in the following categories:-
• combating lawlessness and violence
• promoting community safety
• advancing racial harmony
• demonstration good citizenship
• supporting projects through schools
Closing date for nominations 15 September 2006.
Contact: info@4children.org.uk
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June 23, 2006
Citizenship in Gateshead schools
Since 2002, Citizenship has been a statutory National Curriculum subject at Key Stages 3 & 4. It is also a non-statutory element of the primary curriculum, linked with the PSHE programme. Citizenship education has been introduced not to tell young people what to think, but to help to equip them with the knowledge and skills to deal confidently with issues that affect them as individuals and as members of the national and international communities.
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April 11, 2006
Citizenship in Gateshead Schools
Since 2002, Citizenship has been a statutory National Curriculum subject at Key Stages 3 & 4. It is also a non-statutory element of the primary curriculum, linked with the PSHE programme.
Citizenship education has been introduced not to tell young people what to think, but to help to equip them with the knowledge and skills to deal confidently with issues that affect them as individuals and as members of the national and international communities.
Download Citizenship in Gateshead Schools document (Word: 950KB)
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May 23, 2005
Young Sports Achievers: 2004-2005
Gateshead Schools 2004-2005 Young Sports Achievers
Nominations
Please nominate your school teams and individuals for this years Young Sports Achievers Award as soon as possible (May -June) nominations deadline Monday 27th June.
Reminder
This year's "Presentation Evening" will be held at the GAteshead Leaisure Centre - Maple Hall on Tuesday 5th July 6.00-8.00pm.
Staff pupils and parents will be invited to velebrate our young peoples sporting achievements during 2004-2005
For further information please contact: Keith Walker, Physical Education School Sports Officer or Yvonne Hoyland, PDM Gateshead/Whickham SSCo Partnership at Dryden PDC Evistones Road, gateshead NE9 5UR. Tel 0191 4338668
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Gateshead Healthy School Awards: 2004-2005
Annual presentation of Awards will be held on Monday 4th July 9.30-11.45pm at the Gateshead Leisure Centre Maple Hall.
School Co-ordinators are reminded to return their application forms by Friday 27th May 2005. Application forms may be found within the Gateshead helathy School Award Guidance for 2004-2005 on page 1.5.
Please return application forms to Alun Davies - Health Education Adviser, Dryden PDC Evistones Road, Gateshead NE0 5UR FAX 0191 4826500.
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May 05, 2005
Risk Watch UK - Gateshead Community Coalition
A pilot involving St Peter's R.C Primary School and High Spen Primary School was launched in 2004.
Risk Watch is an injury prevention programme led by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service supported by Northumbria Police, Gateshead Health Promotion, Leisure Services, Gateshead School Health Advisors, Whoops - Child Safety Injury Prevention Service and many other health promoting organisations.
The "Coalition" led by Graham Shiel and Jillian Rees Community Safety Education Officers for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have met with the two schools to outline the injury prevention programme which is being piloted during the spring/summer term 2005. If the evaluation is good and further funding is found it is proposed to extend the programme to other schools in 2006.
Risk Watch is an injury prevention programme for children from the ages 4-13. It is designed to help children and families create safer homes and communities by teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to make positive choices about their personal safety and well-being.
Risk Watch seeks to prevent the major unintentional injuries that threaten children in this early age group.
The Risk Watch topics include:-
- Motor vehicle safety
- Fire and burn prevention
- Choking, suffocation and strangulation prevention
- Poisoning prevention
- Fall prevention
- Weapons injury prevention
- Bike and pedestrian safety
- Water safety
Risk Watch modules are delivered through different characters - roles appropriate to their age e.g:
A - Storytellers
B - Detectives
C - Reporter
D - Promoters
E - Coach
For further information contact Jillian Rees Community Safety Education Officer - Tel: 0191 2359472.
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Safety and Environment - Safer Routes to Schools
The Safer Routes to Schools Newsletter is aimed at transport, health, education and environmental professionals.
The "Newsletter" can be downloaded on www.saferroutestoschools.org.uk as a pdf.
Other information on Safer Routes to School Initiatives can be obtained by logging on to www.sustrans.org.uk/travelsmart
Dates for your diary
23rd - 27th May
National Walk to School
www.walktoschool.org.uk
5th June
World Environment Day - theme "Green Cities" with the slogan "Plan for the Planet"
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Active Citizenship
Giving young people a say. Opportunities for participation in school life.
What is participation
"Participation is about the chance to have an influence - it's not just about having a say".
It's giving young people the chance to be active citizens.
The benefits of participation
Participation prepares young people for their futures, and can offer many benefits, which lead to:
- improved communication
- developed negotiation skills
- improved decision making skills
- a sense of responsibility
- the ability to work and socialise with different peer groups
- raised self-esteem
- improved understanding of democratic processes
- a sense of empowerment for pupils
- enhanced learning
Participation can allow pupils/young people to have responsibility for their own learning, with freedom to decide on the level of the tasks they approach.
Developing a more participative, culture allows schools and organisations to be more responsive to young people's needs, improve relationships between staff and pupils and develop links with their local communities.
These activities can also help address specific aspects of the Citizenship curriculum.
Research and Ofsted evidence has shown that participative schools have better attendance, behaviour and exam results.
Download Tips to Help Teachers and Areas to Consider (Word doc)
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Citizenship (Charter Point 2)
1. Please refer to Gateshead Healthy School Award Guidance Document Charter Point 2 Citizenship Essential and Developmental criteria.
2. Gateshead School Council Guidelines - October 2004
Contents include:
- Why have a School Council
- What are the benefits
- What is a School Council
- Suggestions on how to get your School Council started
- Draft Agenda - suggestions for the agenda
- Draft Constitution
- Measuring effectiveness
- Checklist of Good Practice
3. Making a success of citizenship education
Video and accompanying leaflets - Citizenship education in your school:
- an update for school governors
- a guide for parents and carers
Copies of the leaflets can be downloaded free of charge from www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship
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Citizenship - Introduction
Since September 2002, citizenship has been a statutory National Curriculum subject at key stages 3 and 4. It is also a non-statutory element of the primary curriculum, linked with the Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) programme.
Citizenship aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to:-
- become informed citizens aware of their rights, responsibilities and duties;
- play an effective role in relation to their local, national and international communities.
For further information refer to:-
QCA
Key Stage 1-2 and Key Stage 3-4 programme of study guidance
www.qca.org/uk/citizenship
also
DfES
www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship
Further guidance may be obtained from:
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk
www.ofsted.gov.uk
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May 03, 2005
Gateshead Schools Links with Environmental Issues
Local Agenda 21
ECO School Award
So far 2 Gateshead Schools have gained the Gold Award - Green Flag ECO School Award.
- Kibblesworth Primary School
- The Cedars School
A number of schools have registered and are at Bronze and Silver level.
For further information the ECO School Award Contact: www.eco-schools.org
Gateshead Schools Environmental Challenge
In 2004-2005 10 schools registered to take part in the "Challenge" linked to Gateshead/Local Agenda 21 environmental issues.
Schools were invited to develop school or local community based projects tackling one of the following areas of study:- energy conservation.
- air quality and noise management
- bio diversity
- sustainable transport
- waste management
Successful schools will be informed in May with a presentation and activity for representatives from the schools at Norwood Wildlife garden.
Community Environment Grants
Nine schools have received grants to develop school projects during 2004-2005
Congratulations to:-
South Street Primary - Wildlife Garden
Emmaville Primary - Wildlife Garden
Brandling Primary - Wildlife Garden
Bede Community Primary - Wildlife Garden
Gibside School - Wildlife Garden
Winlaton West Lane Primary - Wildlife Garden
St Augustine's RC Primary - Wildlife Garden
Front Street Primary - Garden Project/Hermitage Garden Project
Oakfield Infants - Outdoor Learning Area/Nature Vegetable Garden
Environmental Education (Local Environmental Services)
8 Gateshead schools have received support from Heather Tarvit - Local Environment Support Services Officer during 2004/2005:-
Glynwood Primary, Kepier Chare Primary, Kibblesworth Primary, Oakfield Infants, Roman Road Primary, Windmill Hills Primary, Gateshead St Joseph's RC Primary, Whickham St Mary's RC Primary.
For further information about the Environmental Education Programme contact Heather Tarvit Tel: 0191 4781037 at Central Depot, Park Road, Gateshead. NE8 3HN
Local Agenda 21
For further information on Local Agenda 21
Contact Tim Deveaux
Tel No. 0191 4333911 at the Civic Centre, Gateshead.
Environmental Challenge and Eco-School Award
Contact: Carole Robson (Healthy School Co-ordinator) at Dryden PDC.
Tel 0191 4338671 or Alun Davies Tel 0191 4338670.
Resource
Growing schools Garden
Links with Healthy Eating - Charter Point 6
DfES new website for schools focusing on food, farming and countryside education.
Growing schools website
www.teachernet.gov.uk/growingschools on Tel: 020 7925 5772
e-mail: growing.schools@dfes.gsi.gov.uk
Great North Forest
Contact: Emma Hawthorne, The Great North Forest, Whickham Thorns
Tel: 0191 461 9788
e-mail: emma.hawthorne@greatnorthforest.org.uk
Support to schools for ECO School Award and Environmental Challenge
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January 19, 2005
Midday Supervision Training
Training for Midday Supervisors is available to schools. Training consists of Behaviour Theory; Dining Hall rules; Dealing with confrontation; Managing Movement and Playground Issues and a separate Playground Games session.
For more information contact Carole Robson Tel 433867.
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Environmental Challenge
Environmental Challenge - School based projects should tackle one of the following areas of study:-
Air quality and noise management
Biodiversity
Energy conservation
Sustainable transport
Waste management
Projects to be completed by Friday 18th March 2005.
Contact Carole Robson Tel 4338671.
Next ECO Schools Support Group Meeting is 9th March 2005, 4.15-5.30at Dryden.
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