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https://www.newsteadwood.co.uk/school-life/parents-association/familiarisation-tests

Familiarisation Tests | Parents' Association | School Life | Newstead Wood School The Familiarisation Tests at Newstead Wood School are being organised and run exclusively by the Newstead Wood Parents Association (NWPA). Therefore, any queries about Familiarisation Tests should be directed to [email protected], not to the school. We aim to reply within a week. 

Do you have a son who is "underachieving" ? Do you have a daughter who is doing "better" in school?
It might be a good idea to look into the work of Gary Wilson and how developing their emotional intelligence can help them:

Raising Boys' Achievement | www.garywilsonraisingboysahievement.com Gary Wilson is one of the country’s leading experts on raising boys’ achievement, a freelance education consultant, speaker, trainer, author and former teacher. www.garywilsonraisingboysahievement.com

Very glad to see this moving through, hope it doesn't get stuck in the next election, where I see political parties' self-preservation as a bigger interest rather than health, wellbeing and even safety. Sign the petition in the comments if you haven't yet.

Professional development

The 500 word competition will be opening soon and it is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your creative writing skills. A few tests include a creative writing aspect and this needs to be developed gradually and consistently.

The ultimate guide to 500 Words 2025/26 BBC 500 Words is the UK's largest children's story writing competition. Check here for information on who our judges are, competition rules and more.

Hey everyone! As you head back to school today, remember to be kind, be curious, and be you.
This year is going to be full of new adventures and challenges, from meeting new friends to learning amazing new things. It might feel a bit scary or exciting, but that's what makes it so special.
You are talented and capable. Don't be afraid to ask questions, help a friend, or try something you've never done before. Your teachers and parents and myself are here to support you every step of the way.
Have an incredible year!

Messages continue to come in as pupils and parents can see how the seed was planted early. This young man and I were struggling with Nets-Cubes and Spatial Reasoning. The solution was obvious but not easy. Take the a few years later, the results keep adding up!

Lots of my previous students will be receiving GCSE results today and I am certain they will smash them !.