Cafe Scientifique Workshop

12th January 2015Mrs K Shutler

Lego Radiotherapy MachineYear 8 pupils were invited to a ‘Cafe Scientifique’ workshop where they were lucky to hear from Steve Locks, a Medical Physicist, who works in the Radiotherapy Department at the Freeman Hospital’s Northern Centre for Cancer Care.

Steve explained how his knowledge of Physics is crucial when testing and calibrating machines, developing treatment plans and ensuring safety for staff and patients. He also detailed what type of skills and knowledge are needed to progress into such an interesting and rewarding career.

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School lunch price increase

11th January 2015Mrs K Shutler

School-lunchThe cost of a school lunch is going up from Monday 13th April 2015

They will go up 15p per day, from £2.10 to £2.25.

We have tried to keep our prices low, whilst ensuring that we provide the highest quality food that we can. We have managed to keep prices the same for the last 5 years, despite food costs having risen considerably.

We hope you agree that this increase is reasonable and we will continue to provide the best service we can.

Badminton sessions at the Riverside Leisure Centre

7th January 2015Mrs K Shutler

badmintonDo you want to learn how to play badminton in your spare time?

Classes are on a Saturday morning from 10am – 11:30am at Riverside Leisure Centre.

The cost is approximately £4 and start from beginners/intermediate level and work towards advanced and potentially representing the county.

Slippers for Shelter

7th January 2015Mrs K Shutler
Slippers

We raised £137.78 for Shelter’s ‘Slippers for Shelter’ day at the end of last term.

What a great selection of slippers in 5D!

Well done to everyone who took part!

Carol Service

18th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

IMG_0948A 120 strong choir from Newminster and Chantry sang to the rooftops at St James’s Church at their carol service on the 17th December.

They were joined by piano soloists, readers, the wind band playing an uplifting rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer’ and the steel pan bands, whose beautiful sounds filled the air with ‘Santa Baby’ and ‘Jingle Bells’.

Y8 turn CSI for the day!

17th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

SDC12239The Science department was proud to host ex-student of the school, Dr Hilary Hamnett.

Dr Hamnett works as a forensic toxicologist with the UK police, but is currently working for the NewZealand government.

Y8 students had an insight into a day in the life of a forensic scientist.

 

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Pupil Premium and Adopted Children

16th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

All children who have been adopted or placed under special guardianship are now eligible for the Pupil Premium worth £1,900.

In order for schools to receive this funding, children need to be recorded as eligible by Thursday 15th January 2015.

If your child is eligible could you please contact our Home School Link Worker Sharon Patterson to let us know on 01670 513621. Please be assured that this information will be held in the strictest confidence.

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Visit to Centre for Life

12th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

Life Science Centre LogoYear 7 pupils will be visiting the Centre for Life on Monday 15th December.

They will visit the ‘Body Worlds Vital’ exhibition – the first exhibition of its kind to inform visitors about anatomy, physiology and health by viewing real human bodies.

The specimens on display were preserved through Plastination, the preservation process invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

As part of this visit, the 98 pupils will visit the Science Centre exhibitions, take part in a DNA discovery workshop, where they will extract DNA from a kiwi fruit, and take part in a session on the outdoor ice rink.

 

Christmas Bake Off 2014

11th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

Fergus, Maddy and Zoe Congratulations to Fergus Evans in 7A who won this years Great Newminster Bake Off Christmas Special 2014, with his extraordinary chequered, passion fruit flavoured snowman cake.

Well-done to Maddy Stewart (Year 7) and Zoe Jones (Year 8) who secured second and third place, with their wonderful Christmas inspired pieces.

Thank you to all of those who took part; you did an amazing job and all of the cakes produced were incredible. Mrs Ayres would also like to thank those at home for the support and encouragement. Bring on Summer Bake Off 2015!

Click to see more pictures of the cakes that were made.

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December Update

11th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

Results

Northumberland School Games Qualifying round (level 2):

  • Y5 Football – Great efforts go to our 3 boys teams who took part in this festival. Our ‘A’ team were just pipped into 2nd place on goal difference. Special mention must go to our ‘C’ team who beat their Chantry counterparts 23-3!
  • Y5/6 Girls Football – Well done to our girls’ team who were winners of this event and will now represent the Area in the Summer Games in June.
  • Y5/6 mixed Tag Rugby at Morpeth Rugby Club – another chance to put 3 teams into this competition, so well done to those who took part and in particular those that represented the school with great attitude, behaviour and commitment.
  • Y7/8 Level 3 indoor rowing at Cambois Rowing Club – Superb effort for our indoor rowers who took part in this fantastic new sport. Particular congratulations to Ryan Charlton (Y8 boys 1st), Luke Tait (Y8 boys 3rd) and Elena Saunders (Y7 girls 4th) who will now represent the county in the regional finals at Durham University on 15th April 2015.
  • Y8 Volleyball at Ponteland – well done to our 4 teams who took part with great enthusiasm and determination. After only limited training the girls’ teams finished 2nd and 4th, and the boys finished 2nd and 3rd. Fantastic effort!

 

Other sporting results/events

A fantastic set of results at the Sportshall Athletics event at Kirkley Hall last month.

  • Y5/6 Sportshall Athletics – 1st
  • Y7 Boys Sportshall Athletics – 1st
  • Y7 Girls Sportshall Athletics – 2nd
  • Y8 Boys Sportshall Athletics – 1st
  • Y8 Girls Sportshall Athletics – 2nd

The teams who finished 1st will now represent the Area at the County Finals at Morpeth Leisure Centre next year – U11s – 30th Jan; U12s/U13s – 6th Feb.

U12s Girls 5-a-side football tournament – 2nd

Area Cross country event at Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington – well done to our Y7/8 pupils who took part in this event, particularly to Tommy Cunningham (1st) and Lily Heaton (2nd) along with Jack Watson, Nathan Hume, Nicole Teasdale, Alex Carr, Grace Bathgate, Ross Charlton, Luke Tait and Izzy McCormack who will now represent the Area at the County Finals at Temple Park on 20th Jan 2015.

Judo taster sessions for Y5/6 on 8/9.12.14 – great enjoyment was had by our KS2 pupils in sessions led by Patrick Tucker from ‘Destination@BritishJudo’ club. Club contact : [email protected]. Classes on a Tuesday at St James Community Centre in Morpeth.

Y5 Skipping festival, 11.12.14 – All our Y5 pupils had a go at many fun skipping activities led by Chris Corcoran. About 30 pupils will take their skills to a tournament held at Chantry in March.

U11s football – well done to our U11s team who beat Dame Allans 2-1 in the County Cup. They will now play in the Quarter Finals held next year.