Newingate School

With just one more week of term to go, staff are enjoying some well deserved end of year fun!

Today, a group of our students had fun participating in the PowerHouseGames organised by Power2Inspire! They had the chance to try out inclusive and adapted sports like boccia, sitting volleyball, goalball, new age kurling, and sitting netball. It was amazing to see our students, along with their new teammates from other schools, successfully working together.

We're really proud of our students for stepping out of their comfort zones, meeting new people, staying active, and embracing inclusivity.

Well done to all those involved! 👏🌟🏆

Today our students had their first taste of the business world, using their entrepreneurial skills to set up their own mini-enterprise at the South Quay Shed! 💰

From handmade crafts to delicious treats, students not only showcased their creativity but also gained valuable skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, all of which are essential skills that will serve them well in the future.

It's great to see students learning through practical experiences like these.

Well done everyone!! 👏🌟

Our first steps into the world of enterprise and business - for the students - photos to follow

🌟 Ofsted Inspection Report🌟

Our recent Ofsted inspection report has now been published online and as promised, we are sharing this with you!

To read the details of our wonderful achievement click here: 👇

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248954

P.s. We're still smiling 😀😀😀😀

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files.ofsted.gov.uk

🌟🌟🌟 OFSTED NEWS 🌟🌟🌟

🌟 🎉 We are thrilled to finally be able to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted Inspection! After only 8 months of being open, our school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and received an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal Development! 🎉🌟

‘Truly amazing’ is how one parent and carer summed up Newingate School. Another, referring to staff, said, ‘They go above and beyond.’ - Ofsted

The inspection found pupil personal development to be 'exceptional', highlighted the 'good' quality of education delivered and concluded pupils ‘ feel happy and safe’.

This impressive achievement demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality education, building positive relationships and creating a safe and inclusive environment for our students.

A huge well done to our dedicated staff, supportive parents and carers, and our amazing students, there really is so much to be proud of! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We will share a link to the full report once it has been published by Ofsted.

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🌟 Employee of the Term 🌟

🎉 We are thrilled to announce Tina, our Assistant Headteacher as Employee of the Term! 🎉

Tina's hard work and dedication is outstanding. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our school thrives and our students receive the best education possible and her commitment is inspiring.

Congratulations, Tina, on this well-deserved recognition! Thank you for being a wonderful asset to our school. We are truly fortunate to have you as part of our team. 🌟👏

We are thrilled to share with you that our incredible Year 7 students have received their very own copies of their published work! 📚🌟

Earlier in the year, we were invited by Pyxis to participate in a local anthology project which provided our students with a unique opportunity to showcase their writing talents in a published format. Students in Year 7 each created a written piece for submission and they were delighted to receive their own copies of the printed anthology last week.

Thank you Pyxis, and well done Year 7! 👏🏻

Last day to download for FREE - tomorrow it goes up to $5- so get yours today!!!

https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/product-page/autism-in-girls-handout

🎾Ace IT Tennis is back and better than ever! Join us every Thursday during term time with Whitstable Lawn Tennis Club!

📅 Day: Thursdays
🕒 Time: 5:15-6:00 PM
📍 Location: Whitstable Lawn Tennis Club, St Annes Rd, Whitstable
👦👧 Ages: 5-16 years

Suitable for children with SEND and those with complex needs, our sessions are tailored to ensure everyone can enjoy the thrill of tennis! 🌟

Don't miss out on the fun – come and ace it with us on the court! 🎾💫

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Busy week this week!!

Our coffee session tomorrow is at a new venue:

The Well-being hub, 89 Manor Road, Rushenden ME11 5LX

Our sensory talk with Stella is open for bookings until 12noon today!

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🌟 Team Newingate has successfully completed the Walk For Autism challenge! 🌟

Over the past 8 days, Team Newingate has put in a tremendous effort to complete this challenge and not only have staff individually reached their targets of 80,000 steps, but as a team, we have far exceeded our fundraising target of £500! 🙌🎯

Our team raised an incredible £993! 🎉

This is an outstanding achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of everyone involved. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every sponsor for your support! 🙏🤝

Well done, Team Newingate! 💪😊

🧩🌍World Autism Awareness Day!🌍🧩

Join us in celebrating the unique individuals on the autistic spectrum and raising awareness of neurodiversity. Let's create a world where everyone with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is, understood, accepted and included.

At Newingate School, we are dedicated to promoting acceptance and inclusion, every single day. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

Day 4 and we're halfway there!🎉!

Our incredible staff continue to stride towards their target in the Walk For Autism Challenge.

Let's keep the momentum going and show our support as they conquer the remaining steps! 💪🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

https://fundraise.autisminitiatives.org/fundraisers/NewingateSchool

Today, we had the incredible opportunity to host the Autism Reality Experience during our training day. This innovative and immersive program provides a firsthand experience of the sensory processing difficulties that may be faced by individuals on the autism spectrum.

Our staff fully embraced this hands-on training, immersing themselves in a simulated environment to gain a deeper understanding of sensory overload. It was an eye-opening experience that has equipped us with valuable insights and tools to better support our students and create an even more inclusive and supportive environment at school.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Walk For Autism Day 2🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

What a fantastic end to the term! Our dedicated staff have been putting their best foot forward and really stepping up to this challenge. With the busyness of the day, staff managed to complete most of their footsteps during school hours. But that's not all!

Our Assistant Headteacher went the extra mile (literally!) and squeezed in her last steps this evening with a lap around The Leas Cliff Hall during the interval! Now, that's commitment and determination!

https://fundraise.autisminitiatives.org/fundraisers/NewingateSchool

Day 1: Today the entire school took a trip to Blean Woods🌳to kickstart the Walk for Autism 2024 challenge. Together, we followed the red route and completed a loop of 1.5 miles, collectively walking a total of approximately 92,000 steps!!👣

Students also enjoyed climbing trees and exploring the woodland, searching for hidden Pokemon along the trail. Students were rewarded for their efforts at the end of the walk with ice lollies and Easter eggs!

For the second year running, Newingate School is supporting 'Walk For Autism' and staff are taking on the challenge of walking 10,000 steps a day 👣 for 8 days to raise awareness and funds for this great cause.

We have already raised an impressive sum, and thank everyone who has supported us so far. For those who want to sponsor us, there's a link to our sponsorship page below. 🚶‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️

https://fundraise.autisminitiatives.org/fundraisers/NewingateSchool

Day 1 of our challenge starts tomorrow with a whole school walk through Blean Woods🌲🌳🌲, and a hunt 🔎 for pokemon along the way!

Watch this space to follow us on our journey!

🎉Happy International Women's Day!🎉

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who have shattered barriers, fought for equality, and paved the way for future generations. 💪🌟

We are also celebrating our amazing teachers and support staff who inspire, empower and shape young minds every day. Here's to their dedication, passion and commitment to education. You are true role models! 🙌🏻✨️

📚✨ Happy World Book Day 🌏📚🎉

We are celebrating World Book Day with a range of exciting activities. Take a look at what staff and students are getting up to today:

🎈 Year 7 are stepping into Alice's Wonderland and decorating character-themed biscuits, exploring mono printing, and creating a World Book Day display. 🍪🐰♥️

🍫 Year 8 are recreating the iconic W***y Wonka's chocolate factory, making scrumptious Wonka bars, and designing World Book Day lanterns.
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📝 Year 9 are diving into the world of poetry, and exploring different ways of expressing their emotions creatively. 📜✒️🎶

💡 Year 11 are creating engaging PowerPoint presentations about their favorite books to share with other students. 📚🔍💻

Let's not forget everyone's favourite part, dressing up as book characters!! 🐈‍⬛️🎩🍫

Thinking about working at Pyxis? Come along to our drop-in event this Sunday to find out more about us, meet the team, and discuss the application process (details below).

🌟 Free courses for parents/carers! 🌟

See below for details...

We're going on a bear hunt...🔍🐻