Review of our Summer Showcase

17th June 2016Mrs K Shutler

IMG_0199On the 13 and 14 June, over 200 pupils from Newminster and Chantry Middle Schools put on a spectacular Summer Showcase.

With some help from the staff, the students created magical evenings full of singing, music, dance and even a spot of drama. Most of the smaller acts had been put through a series of auditions to get a place in the Summer Showcase.

In addition to all of the student performances the sound and lighting was manned by a crew of year 7 and 8 pupils. They were overseen by Mr Hughes and Mr Holmes and did a wonderful job making the showcase look fabulous and run so smoothly.

The set had been created by the Bronze Arts Award students and was designed in the style of murals by Dzine and Beatriz Milhazes. Art work was produced by year 7 and 8 students and used for the tickets and posters.

Some of the acts included dancing in various forms (jazz and modern, street and Irish), piano duets, solos, the joint schools choir and a hilarious drama sketch performed by a group of year 8 boys. The show exuded diversity, inclusivity and variety.

The last number in the showcase was a whole cast rendition of Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’ which gave the pupils a final chance to shine.

Truly memorable and inspiring performances – well done.

Review written by
Milena Y8, Newminster

Click below for more images from the show.

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Development of the Three Rivers Learning Trust

25th May 2016Mrs K Shutler

We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the position of The Three Rivers Learning Trust, in relation to a number of proposed changes at both a local and a national level.

Attached is a summary of our position, in regards to Northumberland County Council’s proposed investment into education in Morpeth. We have worked very closely with colleagues at NCC to date, although we do not believe that the original proposal to relocate the three schools of the Trust, along with Morpeth First School to the County Hall site will enhance the organisation or delivery of educational provision for students within the Trust. We have responded to this effect through the consultation process, and hope to be able to discuss with NCC an alternative proposal for investment in education and leisure for Morpeth in due course.

The government’s White Paper, “Educational excellence everywhere”, published in March 2016, has wide ranging implications for all schools, which must become academies, or part of a Multi Academy Trust (MAT), by 2022. As an existing MAT, the Three Rivers is not required to change, but we may be approached by other schools that would wish to join our Trust. Our position is to consider any approach constructively and to work with schools to consider the most appropriate and beneficial way forward. Our summary position statement particularly outlines our aspiration to support Morpeth Partnership schools as they review their position in the light of the White Paper.

The schedule of house building projected for Morpeth and other partnership areas will, in time, bring a growth in the school aged population who wish to be educated through Morpeth Partnership schools. The three schools of the Learning Trust are oversubscribed in almost all year groups, and we are working with our feeder schools, NCC and with the Department for Education, with the aim of meeting the anticipate growth in demand.

Please take time to read our summary Position Statement, and be reassured that directors and school leaders of the Three Rivers will continue to work with our local partners to provide strategic leadership in admissions arrangements and in the organisation of education for the Three Rivers and the Morpeth Partnership.

Yours sincerely

Paul Carvin, Chair

Simon Taylor, Executive Headteacher

Please click here to see the summary of our position.

 

Chantry and Newminster Science Showcase Event

16th May 2016Mrs K Shutler
IMG_0734Year 7 students from Chantry and Newminster Middle Schools recently presented their Science investigation work to parents, friends and visiting judges.

The students have been working towards the British Science Association’s Bronze CREST Award over the last few months. This has involved them planning an investigation, carrying out experiments, collecting results and making sense of them. The students are also encouraged to present their investigation work to the wider community, which helps to sharpen their scientific communication skills.

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School Food Showdown

5th May 2016Mrs K Shutler

imageOn Friday 6th May we are very fortunate to have ‘School Food Showdown’ booked to present their healthy eating cooking show to Years 5 and 6.

There will be some familiar chefs in the kitchen too! Pupils will judge using red and green cards at the end of the show. Photographs to follow and good luck to the participants….

 

KEVI September 2016 Admissions

17th March 2016Mrs K Shutler
For the first time in a few years the year 9 intake for The King Edward VI School has not been over subscribed; in fact a small number of spaces are available for a September 2016 start.

There has been a reduced number of students joining from the 3 middle schools this year due to population demographics.

Enquiries for admissions should be directed to Mark Simpson, Head of School.

Number of admissions Number of places available
September 2013 Intake 326 320
September 2014 Intake 324 320
September 2015 Intake 318 320
Projected September 2016 Intake 306 320

Book Fair 2016

1st March 2016Mrs K Shutler

IMG_4777Our annual Book Fair is on now and will remain in school all week!

For every £1 we spend, 60p comes back to school to be spent directly on our children to help promote a lifelong love of reading!

Take a look at the books on sale by visiting the Fair after school on Tuesday or searching on-line at www.travellingbooks.co.uk.

From here you can also purchase discount vouchers which give your child at least 20% more book buying power at the Fair.

The Travelling Books free helpline is 0800 731 5758

Lastly, don’t forget World Book Day on Thursday!

Children with the best book character costumes are eligible for a book prize from the Fair!

Together, we can make this Fair the best yet!