Tag: Year 7

Author Lisa Thompson her talks about her career to our students

Author Lisa Thompson inspires students with her journey into writing

Best-selling children’s author, Lisa Thompson, visited the JLV on Monday to kick off the national book tour for her newest book, The Day I Was Erased. Lisa set out to inspire aspiring authors in the audience, describing her own career: from writing her very first (terrible) story aged 9, through working as a broadcast assistant… Read more »

Year 7 Settling In Day

Year 7 parents are invited to our settling in day on Friday 27th January from 9am-3pm.  The day gives parents the opportunity to meet their child’s Learning Guide, discuss progress and look at their child’s workbook. Parents will have received an email/letter regarding booking a place. If you have not yet booked a place please… Read more »

A weekend of adventure for Year 7

Year 7 completed their transition to the JLV with a weekend of adventure and challenge at our sixth annual outdoor activities residential at Dukeshouse Wood near Hexham. 40 staff and 280 students tackled 16 different activities over 3 days at the end of October. Once again our students were praised for their behaviour and attitude… Read more »

group photos of our Year 7 students at the annual residential

Students and staff praised after record weekend

Students and staff from Cramlington Learning Village have been praised for their behaviour and organisation of a record-breaking activity weekend at Dukeshouse Wood in Northumberland. For the 300 Year 7 students – supported by 40 teachers and support staff – it was the final stage of their transition from primary school to high school.  It… Read more »