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- 01/09/25
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Engineering and Electronics in Motor Vehicles
This week in Motor Vehicle, our pre-16 learners have been getting hands-on with engineering and electronics. They’ve been following detailed instructions to build a fully functioning engine using a Meccano-style kit, giving them a practical insight into how mechanical components work together...Read Full Story - 03/12/25
Building Skills, One Wall at a Time!
Our construction learners have been mastering the art of plastering this term following completion of their brick wall assessments putting their skills to the test in real-world scenarios.Read Full Story - 12/11/25
Care Leavers and Children In Need Christmas Gifts
Share the joy: Help make Christmas magical for Newcastle’s young people Join Newcastle City Council’s Christmas gift appeal and help bring festive joy to Care Leavers and children in need across our city.Read Full Story - 05/11/25
Attendance Rewards
Before half term, we celebrated excellent attendance with a special trip to Fayre Play at The Gate for 20 learners who achieved 100% attendance. The experience was full of fun and laughter, although some learners didn’t believe everything was quite fair, especially when it came to point scorin...Read Full Story - 05/11/25
First Drop Down Day
Learners had their first drop down day on 21st October 2025. Learners were stood down from their normal timetabled lessons to take part in 4 sessions throughout the day.Read Full Story - 20/10/25
Frightfully Good Writing: English learners Get Creative for Halloween
This October, English learners embraced the spooky season with a focus on zombies, apocalypse preppers, and Halloween-themed writing tasks. In class, learners read texts exploring the traits and behaviours of zombies—what they eat, what draws them in, and what keeps them at bay. They also crit...Read Full Story - 16/10/25
Army Visit Inspires Post 16 Learners to Think About Their Future
Our Post 16 learners recently welcomed a special visitor from the British Army, who came to share insights into the wide range of progression opportunities available within the Army. Learners heard first-hand about entry requirements, training routes, and the variety of career paths the Army offers...Read Full Story - 16/10/25
Recycling Week Inspires Learners to Take Action
National Recycling Week provided a perfect opportunity for Functional Skills English learners to tackle one of the most pressing topics in their assessments—and in our world: the environment. Discussions centred around climate change, pollution, and the alarming rate of animal extinction, spar...Read Full Story - 16/10/25
National Democracy Day: Debating Voting Rights for Prisoners
In recognition of National Democracy Day, English learners delved into the fundamental differences between democracies and dictatorships. Through lively discussion, they explored how everyday citizens can influence change in a democratic society—be it through voting, signing petitions, attendi...Read Full Story - 15/10/25
The Spaghetti Bridge Challenge
Our learners were set a simple but tricky task: build a bridge out of nothing but dry spaghetti and tape. The bridge had to be strong enough for a ball to roll all the way across without breaking. It sounded easy… until the spaghetti started snapping!Read Full Story - 15/10/25
ALD Progression
Keira has been a valued learner on Trinity Solutions Academy's Learn to Work Programme. Attending ALD two days a week, she worked hard towards her Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, learning a range of skills including nails, facials, make-up, face painting, and more. Keira showed her creativity...Read Full Story