Jesmond Park Academy

ETA for students on the France trip still approximately 10pm.

France trip travel update: we are back in the UK and expect to return to school at approximately 10pm. This is a very rough estimate, depending on traffic. We will give ETA updates throughout the journey.

What a fan-tastic day! Our students had great fun welcoming a group of experienced teachers from the Newcastle University Confucius Institute, who introduced them to the graceful art of Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan. They also enjoyed watching a beautiful Tai Chi Fan demonstration performed by Tai Chi Master Professor Li, and our own Mandarin teacher Mrs Wu. Inspired by the professional teaching delivered by Miss Wang, our students created their own colourful lacquer fans and thoroughly enjoyed every part of the activity. A huge thank you to the Confucius Institute for sharing this wonderful aspect of Chinese culture with us. We were so impressed by the creativity and care our students showed, and the finished lacquer fans were outstanding! #ConfuciusInstitute #WeAreNCL

Au revoir Broutel . Students on our French trip have enjoyed their last breakfast at the Chateau and are now en route to the ferry. So many memories to treasure for a lifetime. An incredible group of students, who have been a credit to the school. We'll update with projected arrival times when we arrive to the UK.

Students on our trip to France have explored the local town (Rue) today and successfully ordered patisseries in French from the boulangerie

France trip students spent the day visiting WW1 sites, followed by a picnic in the park and then canoeing/inflatables on the lake. Now time for the footy

The second part of the Day of Sport is well underway at JPA.

Afternoon by the beach at Berck-sur-mer for students on the France trip.