Latest news from Central Academy

Incredible entries to Easter egg competition

When I grow up I want to be....

A farmer, a fashion designer and a soldier were among the incredible decorated egg entries at Central Lower today. And we had some wonderful costumes too!

We also chose one winner from each year group on the Upper Site - pictured below with their wonderful creations.

See more pictures on our Facebook and Instagram pages and on our website news page.

Six girls with their winning certificates.

It's the pits!

Year 2 experienced life down the pit on Tuesday when they visited Woodhorn Colliery Museum, learning about the working life of Ashington miners.

Eight members of the all-girl Dodgeball team celebrate qualifying for the next round.

Year 2 children bounce into new week

Year 2 tumbled into this week with a circuit of different fun activities at Wansbeck Gymnastics and Trampolining Club.

Spring sunshine brings out Reception children’s artistic side

Children in RRW have been making the most of the beautiful spring weather! The children loved spending time outside, soaking up the sunshine while chalking on the ground. They got creative with bright colours and even tried making Easter-themed pictures, including bunnies!

Potato-growing adventure underway

Nursery children have just kicked off their potato-growing adventure, getting their hands delightfully muddy as they plant their very own potatoes and begin the exciting journey of watching them grow…

Year 1 parents enjoy story time at phonics briefing

Year 1 parents took part in learning about the phonics screening check and enjoyed spending time sharing a story with their child.

Below the pics are some ideas for practising reading over the Easter holidays.

Families join road safety session in nursery

Families took part in a road safety-themed ‘discover and do’ in nursery last week. The focus of the session was on crossing a road safely and children made a stop and go sign to practise their listening at home.

Tracked changes

Year 1 have been hitting the streets of Ashington with their clipboards and taking notes on how the streets and buildings have changed over time.

Thoughtful and engaging assemblies by 3JM and 5BT

This week, classes 3JM and 5BT delivered thoughtful and engaging assemblies centred on our core value of respect. They explored the importance of understanding and appreciating our differences, linking their message to Autism Awareness Week.

Through a combination of songs and powerful reflections, pupils shared key messages about individuality and inclusion, reminding us all that everyone is unique. Their assemblies highlighted how we can show respect by valuing and celebrating these differences within our school community.

Well done to all pupils involved for delivering such meaningful and inspiring presentations.

End of term dance session

Here are Year 5 children enjoying an end-of-term dance session today.

Childcare Grant – North East Mayor’s Local Support

The North East Mayor’s Local Childcare Grant, funded by the North East Combined Authority, is designed to help parents and carers take the next step into work, education or training, or increase their working hours.

The grant provides up to 26 weeks of childcare support (up to a maximum of £6,800), helping families move towards a more secure financial position and access longer-term government childcare funding.

It covers childcare costs (paid directly to the provider) and support for school-aged childcare, including wraparound care, breakfast clubs and school holiday provision. Parents/carers living in Northumberland with their child(ren) who are unemployed, in training, economically inactive, or looking to increase working hours can apply if they are not already receiving the childcare element of Universal Credit.

For information contact espl@northumberland.gov.uk

Two girls from 2NM sat at a table drawing posters for the Going Green challenge.

FREE Transition Session – Supporting Year 6 into Secondary School

Newcastle United Foundation is delivering a Year 6 Transition Session designed to support boys and girls as they prepare to move from primary to secondary school.

Taking place at Hirst Welfare, the session will offer a safe, relaxed and welcoming environment where young people can build confidence, make new friends and take part in a range of fun activities. Alongside small sided games, there will be opportunities to enjoy PlayStation challenges, team building tasks and other creative activities that help develop communication and social skills.

The aim is to help Year 6 pupils feel more prepared, comfortable and excited about the move to secondary school by giving them a positive space to connect, have fun and learn new things.

To book, please follow the link below.

Book here...

Newcastle United Foundation Easter holiday courses

Newcastle United Foundation is also running two holiday courses in Ashington this Easter. The first, from Tuesday April 7 to Friday April 10, is a football camp. It is followed from Monday April 13 to Thursday April 16 with a multisports camp. Both are open to boys and girls of all abilities and offer a fun way to spend the school holidays making friends on the pitch. The courses, which are led by the Foundation’s friendly and experienced coaching team, each cost £50.

Book here...

A member of the Northumbria Police Prevention Through Education Team doing a presentation.

Easter What’s On guide

Events and activities during the holiday highlighted by North East Family Fun include:

Kids Go Free at Woodhorn Museum

Did you know, under-18s always go free at Woodhorn? FREE activities over Easter include a visit (& treats) from the Easter Bunny, Ceramic Heart Decorating, The Pitman

holidays,Playground & Interactive Museum. Adult annual passes are £9-£11 and can be purchased on arrival. Find out more here

Easter at Whitehouse Farm

Whitehouse Farm is open every day of the Easter holidays and there are lots of activities included from bottle feeding lambs to creepy critters, small animal handling, goat grooming, magic shows, indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides and more. Check what’s on and book here.

Find more FREE events here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2026/03/50-free-events-in-north-east-england.html

Easter attendance challenge winners revealed

You had to hop into school every one of the last nine days of term to enter the draw for an Easter hamper. But there could only be one winner at each site!

Career of the week

Our career of the week is marine biologist.

Weekly skills challenge

The linked essential skill this week is planning.

New contact details

Following our move to WISE Academies, the new main email address for parents is central@wiseacademies.co.uk.

Term dates for next year

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