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		<title><![CDATA[Trinity Academy Newcastle Lower Site News Feed - Latest News]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:54:44 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ Parent/Carer Engagement Dates 2025/2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parent-carer-engagement-dates-2025/2026</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="intro">Throughout the school year we hold events for our parents and carers to get involved in, we hope you can join us at the events listed below:</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:56:57 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ World Book Day 2026 Invitation ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/world-book-day-2026-invitation</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify">World Book Day is almost here!</p>

<p style="text-align:justify">Learners are invited to join the fun by coming to school in their pyjamas or dressed as their favourite book character. We can&rsquo;t wait to see all the creative outfits and celebrate the joy of reading together!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:54:44 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Attendance Coffee Morning 27th February ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/attendance-coffee-morning-27th-february</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify">We would like to invite you to our whole Academy coffee morning, we have a series of parental engagement events planned, which we will rotate between the Upper and Lower Sites. This event is to&nbsp;chat about the importance of early routines, explore common barriers to attendance, and meet our Trust Attendance Team and the LA Access &amp; Inclusion Team. Your support is crucial in building a stronger and more successful school community.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:52:48 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ February 2026 Half Term Free School Meal Vouchers ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/february-2026-half-term-free-school-meal-vouchers</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="intro">February Half Term Free School Meal Vouchers are being emailed out to eligible families from Monday the 9th of February.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:26:13 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Stay and Play Sessions ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/stay-and-play-sessions</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify">Our KS1 Stay and Play session will be on Monday 9 February, followed by the KS2 session on Thursday 12 February. <strong>Both Sessions will start at 1pm.</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:18:18 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ KS1 Enrichment | Teamwork ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/ks1-enrichment-teamwork</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">We have been having a wonderful time in KS1 enrichment, taking part in exciting and practical activities. In KS1 we are going back to basics and learning the fundamentals on how to act in class and to react with others. Recently, the children have been learning all about teamwork and what it means to work well with others. We explored the steps of teamwork, such as listening carefully, sharing ideas, taking turns, and helping one another.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:37:24 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Attendance Coffee Morning ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/attendance-coffee-morning</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify"><span>We would like to invite you to our whole Academy coffee morning, we have a series of parental engagement events planned, which we will rotate between the Upper and Lower&nbsp;sites. Our first event is to introduce our new &#39;belonging strategy&#39;. We&nbsp;hope to see you at our first event. Your support is crucial in building a stronger and more successful school community.</span><span></span></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 15:37:06 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 6 Explore Goodnight Mister Tom ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/year-6-explore-goodnight-mister-tom</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">This term, Year 6 have been enjoying a rich and engaging English unit based on the novel Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian. Through this powerful story, learners have explored themes of friendship, resilience, kindness and the impact of evacuation during World War II.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:32:52 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Quantity and Quality Reading! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/quantity-and-quality-reading</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify">Our learners have given us a tremendous reason to celebrate this term: they have collectively read an extraordinary number of books&mdash;and they&rsquo;re not slowing down! What makes their achievement even more remarkable is not just the sheer quantity of books they&rsquo;ve completed, but the increasing difficulty of each new title they choose.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Kinship Family Christmas Party ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/kinship-family-christmas-party</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Join Newcastle Kinship Families for a Free Christmas Celebration</strong></p>

<p style="text-align:justify">Newcastle Kinship Families is inviting local kinship carers and their families to take part in a free Christmas Party on <strong>22 December</strong>, from <strong>11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.</strong> The event promises a festive atmosphere, fun activities, and a chance for families to connect and celebrate together.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 14:28:37 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Letter to Families - Free Daily School Meals ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/letter-to-families-free-daily-school-meals</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Exciting News for Our Families: Free Daily School Meals for All Learners</strong></p>

<p style="text-align:justify">We are delighted to share an important update that directly benefits our families and learners. Following feedback from parents and carers and the introduction of our new catering provider, the Board of Trustees at Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust has approved a new initiative designed to support every child in our Trust.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Ofsted Visit | November 20th 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/ofsted-visit-november-20th-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="intro" style="text-align:center">Today we will have Ofsted on both our Newcastle sites for an inspection.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:45:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Care Leavers and Children In Need Christmas Gifts ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/care-leavers-and-children-in-need-christmas-gifts</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify"><strong><em><u>Share the joy: Help make Christmas magical for Newcastle&rsquo;s young people</u></em>&nbsp;</strong><br />
Join Newcastle City Council&rsquo;s Christmas gift appeal and help bring festive joy to Care Leavers and children in need across our city.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:06:49 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Trauma Informed Coffee Afternoon ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/trauma-informed-coffee-afternoon</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Coffee Afternoon &ndash; Thursday 13th November!</strong></p>

<p>Join us at our Lower Site for a relaxed Coffee Afternoon where parents can chat about our Trauma Informed Approach over a cuppa.</p>

<p>It&rsquo;s a great chance to meet other families with similar experiences and hear from our Trust Lead for Mental Health and Trauma.</p>

<p>We&rsquo;d love to see you there!</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:53:11 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ A Minute of Silence ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/a-minute-of-silence</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Learners at the Lower Site gathered together to observe a quiet minute of silence for Remembrance Day, standing still and thoughtful as they paid their respects. Even the youngest learners seemed to understand the importance of the moment, joining in with a sense of calm and care.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:54:37 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Writing to the Whitley Warriors! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/writing-to-the-whitley-warriors</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">This term in English, Year five have been looking at different types of writing. For our creative project we decided write letters &mdash; and we&rsquo;ve had a very exciting reason to practice! This year we have discovered ice hockey, so we decided to write letters to some of our favourite players.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:28:28 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Calm Corners: How Our Learners Made Their Own Safe Space Houses ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/calm-corners-how-our-learners-made-their-own-safe-space-houses</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">At our Lower Site, we know that feeling happy and calm is just as important as learning new things. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;ve introduced something special called <strong>Safe Space Boxes</strong> &ndash; and our learners have made them amazing!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:44:50 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ 100% Attendance ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/100-attendance</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">This week at the Lower site &ndash; <strong>34</strong> of our learners received the 100% attendance certificate. This is a great achievement and certainly kept Miss Hunter on her toes, handing them out in our weekly celebration.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:24:35 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Michelle Paver | Art ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/michelle-paver-art</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">Our learners have been thoroughly enjoying the exciting stories of author Michelle Paver, whose books capture the imagination with adventure, mystery, and unforgettable characters.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Temporary Partial Kitchen Closure Notice ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/temporary-partial-kitchen-closure-notice</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Due to flooding that occurred over the summer at our Lower Site, we will need to close the kitchen for 26 days starting from 29th September to carry out essential repair work.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:19:40 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Macmillian Cancer Coffee Morning 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/macmillian-cancer-coffee-morning-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We are delighted to invite all parents and carers to our Macmillian Cancer Coffee event on<strong> Friday, 27th September at 1pm.</strong> This will be a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy a hot drink, and connect with other families and staff in a relaxed setting.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Summer Celebration 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/summer-celebration-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>On July 18th, we held our Celebration Event to honour the achievements of all our learners. It was also a heartfelt farewell to our Year 6 and 7 learners, who will be moving on&mdash;either to our Upper Site or beginning an exciting new chapter at their next school.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:33:06 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Learner Celebration Event 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/learner-celebration-event-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="intro">Join us on the 18th of July from 12:45 PM until the end of the school day to celebrate our learners and all their achievements!</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:38:55 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Summer Holidays 2025 Free School Meal Vouchers ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/summer-holidays-2025-free-school-meal-vouchers</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>For Summer 2025 we will be issuing free school meal vouchers to all learners who are eligible for free school meals. Vouchers will be issued week commencing the 7th of July 2025.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:34:52 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Derwent Hill 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/derwent-hill-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="no" src="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfjywaaDU/J91IMxdxvV7ymDuiLtV3jg/watch?embed" title="Derwent Hill 2025" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:21:48 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ 2025 Programmes for parents and carers ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/2025-programmes-for-parents-and-carers</link>	<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Parents Evening 22.01.2025 Comments ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parents-evening-22012025-comments</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="no" src="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfufW8vF4/fm_lyafycSLwcKpfubx60Q/watch?embed" title="Parents Evening Comments from 22.01.2025" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:09:28 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ National Online Safety Certified 2024-2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/national-online-safety-certified-2024-2025</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="/_site/data/files/images/auto_upload/news-story/52623231A24A57A216392306D2F98750.png" title="" width="100%" /></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:12:42 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Parents/Carer Views - Christmas Celebration 2024 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parents-carer-views-christmas-celebration-2024</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><iframe align="middle" frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="no" src="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfufW8vF4/fm_lyafycSLwcKpfubx60Q/watch?embed" title="Christmas Celebration 2024 Comments" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Phonics Workshop ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/phonics-workshop</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">We would like to invite you to a workshop to find out about how children learn to read and write at the Lower Site. As a school, we use the Read Write Inc Phonics scheme. We will discuss how the children learn each of the sounds and how they learn to blend these sounds into words.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Dec 2024 09:33:29 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Drawing and Talking Therapy ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/drawing-and-talking-therapy</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A few of our learners have been accessing Drawing and Talking Therapy in school. This takes place weekly for one on one 30 minute sessions with a practitioner. This is a non-directive form of therapy, where the child can take the lead and spend the session however they would like.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:53:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parents-carers-events</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="intro" style="text-align:justify">Throughout the school year we hold events for our parents and carers to get involved in, we hope you can join us at the events listed below:</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:42:42 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Parents Evening 23.10.2024 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parents-evening-23102024</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Parents and Carers,</p>

<p>On <strong>Wednesday, 23rd October</strong>, from <strong>3:30 pm to 5:30 pm</strong>&nbsp;we will be hosting our first Parents Evening of the year. This event provides an important opportunity for you to meet with your child&rsquo;s teachers and discuss their academic progress so far this year.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:54:19 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Welcome KS1 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/welcome-ks1</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">This year at the Lower Site we have welcomed our very own KS1 learners for the first time at Trinity.</p>

<p>Miss Hughes and Miss Sayers have created an environment which is engaging and inspiring.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Dec 2024 09:27:07 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Free School Meal Vouchers - School Holidays ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/free-school-meal-vouchers-school-holidays</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The UK Government&rsquo;s Household Support Fund has funded food vouchers for children and young people entitled to free school meals during the school holidays for the last three years. However, that funding comes to an end on 30 September 2024.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:08:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/county-lines</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>County Lines is a form of criminal exploitation involving the transport and sale of drugs. It can involve moving drugs and money from one street to the next, or from one end of the country to the other, and the people who do the &lsquo;running&rsquo; are often children who have been targeted and groomed into doing so by criminal gangs.<br />
Drugs are advertised by text message on dedicated &lsquo;deal lines&rsquo; and on social media.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:56:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/derwent-hill</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s been fantastic to hear about the success of the recent trip to Derwent Hill outdoor education and training for the learners at the Lower Site. The varied challenges, from late-night mountain trekking to gorge walking, high-level obstacle courses, and canoeing, provided a diverse range of experiences that contributed significantly to our learner&rsquo;s development.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:28:52 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/cooking</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Teaching cooking to our learners is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, helping them develop important life skills and fostering a love for good food. <span>Cooking is not only about the end result but also about the learning process and the joy of spending quality time together in the kitchen.</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:16:24 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Pride in our school ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pride-in-our-school</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><span></span></p>

<p>At the Lower Site we know that classroom displays are visual aids and decorations used to enhance the learning environment, engaging our learners while supporting educational objectives.</p>

<p><span> </span></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Gingerbread Houses ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/gingerbread-houses</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Learners at the Lower Site have been designing, planning, and building their own gingerbread houses. Each house had been meticulously designed and planned before being built and decorated under close supervision.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2024 10:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Parents Evening Comments | 24th January 2024 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/parents-evening-comments-24th-january-2024</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A big thank you to everyone who joined us for parent&#39;s evening, and thank you to all those who shared their comments with us, we love going through and reading each one!&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:40:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/new-look-library</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are overjoyed to show off our newly decorated Lower Site library! The library has been revitalised with new bookcases, sensory bean bags, displays, and sensory blankets. We encourage our learners to catch a falling star while reading under twinkling lights or to read The Hungry Caterpillar while snuggling up to a scented plushie!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Christmas Spirit in Ford ​​​​​​​ ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/christmas-spirit-in-ford</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We have had a lovely half-term so far in Ford. Recently, the Christmas spirit has truly taken over and our learners enjoyed a delightful afternoon activity of cookie decorating. The classroom buzzed with excitement and creativity as our learners adorned their biscuits with festive decorations.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:13:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/top-trips-for-top-points</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Key Stage 3 learners have been enjoying their Power of Choice activities every Friday. These have included laser tag, bowling, going to the movies and swimming. They were outstanding ambassadors for the school.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ PE Fundamentals ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pe-fundamentals</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Physical Education opportunities for our learners are&nbsp;highly beneficial and enjoyable activity that contributes to their physical, mental, and social development. At the Lower Site, we have been developing our sports programme to include a variety of different activities in order to encourage our learners to participate in as many activities as they want.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:10:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/lindisfarne-computing</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Lindisfarne has been accepted into a Computer Science programme that will explore the learners&#39; potential. With this programme, we hope to lay the groundwork for future computer skills.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:01:50 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Nurture Environment in the Igloo ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/nurture-environment-in-the-igloo</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>For some of our learners who have recently struggled with the classroom environment, we have developed a bespoke curriculum in our Igloo setting.&nbsp;As a SEMH school, we strive to meet all of our learner&rsquo;s needs, no matter how complex they are.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:57:52 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Brunch in Bamburgh ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/brunch-in-bamburgh</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The learners in Bamburgh have spent this term cooking up a storm! The learners have been making mouth-watering bacon and egg sandwiches, and perfectly plump pancakes. Cooking is a fantastically fun and engaging way for our learners to learn about and try new foods and develop lifelong skills!</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:27:28 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Pudsey pays a visit ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/pudsey-pays-a-visit</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Putting on a charity event at the Lower Site proved to be an excellent way to bring the community together for a good cause. Pudsey Bear visited our students and instilled a sense of pride and prosperity in their charitable efforts to raise funds for Children in Need.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:07:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Ofsted Visit | November 9th - 10th ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.newcastle-lower.tanmat.org/news-and-events/latest-news/ofsted-visit-november-9th-10th</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We have Ofsted on site from the 9th of November until the 10th, for further information please see the letter linked below:</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:52:35 GMT</pubDate>
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