Wednesday 19th February 2025 saw CLV host its annual careers fair whereby students in years 8, 9, 10, 11 and sixth form were all invited to attend at various points throughout the day. The fair gave students an opportunity to engage with a range of organisations from across the region who had given up their time to speak to students… Read more »
On Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, students in years 7 and 8 were given the opportunity to take part in the BBC Bitesize Career Tour , a dynamic and engaging event designed to help young learners explore various career paths and understand the importance of education and skills in shaping their futures. The event provided a unique chance for students… Read more »
This month we had the pleasure of welcoming Wise Crack Productions into the JLV to launch their tour of The Cramlington Train Wreckers. Not only did we offer rehearsal and performance space for the company, but we also got to observe professional practice during the company’s preparation and received workshops from industry professionals. Over the… Read more »
Students in y8 and y9 rounded off an excellent half-term of reading with a visit from the author, Tia Fisher. Tia’s empathy-building debut novel, Crossing the Line, is based on the true story of Erik who, after the death of his dad, and with his mum struggling to cope, starts to get into trouble at… Read more »
Kev F Sutherland, a brilliant comic book artist who has worked for publications including the Beano, Dr Who Adventures and Marvel, visited the JLV to unleash the creative skills of some of our y7 and y8 students. We started by exploring some of the comics Kev has created, then learnt how to draw characters like… Read more »
One of the most popular authors to ever visit CLV is Newcastle-born Malcolm Duffy. His Gateshead-based book, Me Mam. Me Dad. Me always proves hugely popular with y9 students with some students declaring it the best book they’ve ever read! We were delighted when Malcolm asked to return to the school to tell us more… Read more »
This year the Music & Theatre Productions cast took to the stage to present the sensational hit musical of Matilda Jnr. The musical is a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will… Read more »