Tennis fixtures have been in full flow this week. Earlier in the week our Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 boys came up against NSB. There was some very competitive games and talented tennis players on show. Our boys delivered some very good performances. The Year 7/8 girls were also in action and took on Westfield. Well done to the girls, as they won 4-2 in games. The girls have now won 2 out of there 3 fixtures so far. Up next for our teams is RGS.
As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, it's time to ensure that all students are ready with their school uniforms. Here’s everything you need to know about ordering your uniform and why it's crucial not to delay.
Why Order Early?
Uniform items which do not include a school logo (badge) can be purchased from any retailer as long as they meet our uniform policy standards.
All uniform items with a school logo (badge) and our school coats should be ordered from our approved supplier, Michael Seghal & Sons Ltd.
You can visit their store located at: Unit 17 Airport, Industrial Estate, Kingston Park, Newcastle, NE3 2EF (near to Tesco), where you can also benefit from a measuring and fitting service. Or you can order online at www.michaelsehgal.co.uk/jesmond-park-academy/. You can contact them on 0191 2302320 or email at sales@michaelsehgal.co.uk.
Our school and uniform supplier can also help with access to secondhand uniform items.
Please contact us if you need any more information or assistance. We're here to help!
On Tuesday, the Year 10 debate team competed in the Semi-Final of the Newcastle Schools Debating Competition. They skillfully debated against the proposed motion that Police Officers should be able to stop and search whether grounds exist or not. The students performed exceptionally well against fierce competition from Newcastle School for Boys. They have now secured a place in the Final. We look forward to supporting them and are incredibly proud of their efforts so far!
This term, our Year 12 A Level Product Design students took part in an exciting and highly educational hands-on activity using the Dyson Engineering Box – an initiative designed to inspire the next generation of designers and engineers through real-world product analysis.
The session focused on the disassembly and detailed analysis of a genuine Dyson vacuum cleaner. Students explored the internal components, materials, and mechanisms that make Dyson products both innovative and highly functional. From motor housings and filters to airflow systems and precision-moulded parts, students had the chance to investigate how advanced engineering and design principles are applied to everyday items.
This kind of hands-on experience is invaluable in helping students make the connection between theory and practice. By physically interacting with a product designed to the highest industry standards, students gained a deeper understanding of manufacturing techniques, user-centred design, and the importance of sustainability in modern product development.
Beyond the technical learning, the activity also highlighted the level of creativity and problem-solving required in engineering careers. Seeing the complexity behind a common household item helped students appreciate how high-end design is integrated into everyday life — and how their own design skills could be used to shape the future.
Experiences like the Dyson Engineering Box bring the subject to life, offering an inspiring and practical link between classroom learning and real-world innovation.
We have advertised the work of the Voice & Influence Team to students in assembly and Form Time. The link to the PowerPoint below is what we showed our students and has been emailed to their school email account.
If students would simply like more information and receive regular newsletters then they can click on the link below and fill in the Microsoft Form:
Link to newsletter sign up form - https://forms.office.com/e/mLUkb3QFPt
If students would like to go to the Young Inspectors information day - details are on the NEW Young Inspector information sheet - they simply scan the QR code. This will take students to a Microsoft Form to fill in. Obviously, students need their parent/carer permission.
Good luck to any students wishing to take part!
Yesterday, our penultimate KS2 Primary After School Club came to an end. This term focussed on cricket. The pupils learnt key fielding and batting skills to be successful in a game of cricket. The session ended with a game of "2/4/6". Fun and sportsmanship was on show throughout. Well done everyone! Next term, beginning the 2nd of June, the KS2 pupils will be learning how to play tennis. If you would like any more information regarding our KS2 after school provision, please contact mpugh@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk
Design and Technology: Year 12 Students Visit Nissan Plant – A Valuable Insight into Industry and Innovation
Earlier this term, Year 12 students studying A Level Product Design in Design and Technology had the exciting opportunity to visit the Nissan manufacturing plant in Sunderland. The trip offered an invaluable glimpse into one of the most advanced automotive production facilities in the UK, providing students with real-world insight into how design, engineering, and manufacturing come together on a large scale.
During the visit, students were taken on a guided tour of the production line, where they observed the various stages of car manufacturing – from the initial body panel pressing and robotic welding, to final assembly and quality control. It was a fascinating experience to see how automation, precision, and teamwork are all essential to ensuring high standards of production.
The trip not only helped students understand how the concepts they study in the classroom are applied in a real-world setting, but also highlighted the wide range of careers available in the design and manufacturing industries. From industrial design and CAD modelling to materials engineering and quality assurance, the visit opened students’ eyes to potential future career paths and the dynamic nature of the design and technology sector.
Educational visits like this are a vital part of learning. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, inspire future ambitions, and demonstrate the relevance of classroom knowledge in real-world contexts. For our Year 12 students, the Nissan plant visit was a truly memorable and valuable experience.
This week our year eight basketball team took on Dame Allen in the semifinal of the Jnr NBA competition. This was an incredibly close game throughout. JPA started exceptionally strongly with Jasper and Calvin hitting back to back 3’s early on in the first quarter. Michael was playing incredibly tough defence (too tough at times!) which really sparked our transition offence, Tiam was chasing down loose balls keeping the play alive, Elvis was settling into his first game nicely, whilst Levin and Howie were pulling the strings and controlling the game from the point guard position. The game flowed really well with neither team being able to break away in terms of scoring at half time we were tied at 21-21.
In the third quarter despite playing well we just could not get the score board moving and in desperation started to take some rather too long and unwise shots whilst everything seemed to fly in for the hosts, including the luckiest bounce I have seen in my years of watching basketball leaving the team eight points down with just the final quarter to go. All the players listened intently to the team talk and carried the instructions out to the letter, playing with more confidence and attacking the basket.
Gabriel was particularly influential during this period of the game as he regularly took his player off the dribble and got to the basket, the score was helped along by a 3 pointer from Howie, a lovely long range 2 from Michael and some fantastic off ball work by James. Meanwhile Eric was rebounding with great efficiency and Dame Allen were struggling to contain Jasper in the paint leading to several quick fouls which gave us the advantage of shooting multiple free throws, eventually tying the game once again with less than a minute to go. In the very tense final moments Howie was sent to the free throw line and with ice running through his veins he made one of his two shots to give us a one point lead with 12 seconds to play. All we needed to do now was see the game out, some incredibly intense defence forced the turnover from Dame Allen and we were winners.
An absolutely fantastic achievement in the first year of competitive basketball – bring on the final!!
On Wednesday our Y7/8 Girls and Boys tennis teams took on Ponteland High School. The girls won 4-2 in games, whereas the boys narrowly lost 7-3 in a tie break decider after drawing the match 3-3 in games. Well done to both teams, who played some very competitive games. Next up the Girls play Westfield and the Boys are up against NSB. The tennis season is well underway!
On Wednesday 7th of May, JPA students from Year 10 competed in the first heat of the Newcastle Schools Debating Competition. Team 1 (Grace, Jeevan, Zahra and Dhalia) performed amazingly against challenging opponents from Dame Allen's and won the first debate with their excellent speeches about parental responsibility for their child's crimes. Team 2 (Sophie, Hannah, Esme and Ruby) also performed exceptionally well against opponents Newcastle School for Boys on the topic of police use of armed weaponry. Despite their skillful arguments and challenging counter questioning, unfortunately they narrowly lost this heat. We are so proud of all students involved and look forward to supporting Team 1 in the next round!
JPA Year 8 boys beat St Cuthberts last night in the final of the league cup 5-2, with goals from Zac (3), Adam & Aron. The boys played in hot conditions on a balmy night and were impressive in their sporting endeavour.
The boys are now double champions after securing the league a few weeks ago!