An estimated one-third of children have a social media account, so it’s important that trusted adults know what content young people are consuming, what they’re posting and the interactions they’re having. On social media, it can be easy to go down a rabbit hole that isn’t beneficial to our wellbeing. As platforms grapple with managing ‘legal but harmful’ content, lives are being impacted – sometimes to tragic effect. We might be daunted by the scale of the tech giants and their content which enthrals young people, but we can still help children to be mindful of their mental wellness: recognising when something isn’t OK … and knowing what to do about content that upsets them.
In the guide, you’ll find tips such as how to hide content, setting daily limits and discussing what children have seen online.
 
Our ‘Light Elite’ student winners enjoyed the inaugural rewards trip with a visit to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife at the Cineworld venue at The Gate, Newcastle.
Thank you to Mr Taylor for organising and the Duke’s staff team for embracing the use of Class charts points for LightElite.
Congratulations Libby Rees who is representing Northumberland SFA U16 football team and they are unbeaten after 2 games this season.
Dear Parents/Carers
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Collection
The Beacon Team have chosen Wansbeck Valley Food Bank as the charity we would like to support this term. We have chosen them again as they are a local food bank that support many families in our area. Due to the current cost of living crisis, the support they offer is even more valuable. To help support them we are having a collection of goods. This can include things like long-life foods, tinned products, toiletries and items we may buy over Christmas such as, boxes of biscuits, puddings, Christmas crackers or chocolates etc.
If you feel you can help this worthwhile cause, please send any donations into school with your child. Donations can be handed to their form teacher. Please can all donations be at school by the morning of 8th December 2022.
If you have any queries or would like to know more about how you can support or how to access support from the food bank, please get in touch with your child’s Head of Year.
You can also contact Wansbeck Valley Food Bank directly on 07841 908477 or by email on
wansbeckvalleyfoodbank@gmail.com Referrals can also be made via GPs or Socia Services.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely
Andrea Henderson and The Beacon Team
We are really looking forward to welcoming everyone to our open evening tomorrow night. This is a great time to find out about the courses we have on offer for September 2023 and all of the additional opportunities being part of the sixth form at Duke’s could bring.
