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On Monday 15th September, Chantry Hall in Morpeth came alive with colour, energy, and song as the Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir visited Newminster Middle School (NMS) and Chantry Middle School (CMS) for a day of unforgettable cultural exchange.
The day began with two performances by the Pearl of Africa Choir – first to Key Stage 2 pupils from NMS and then to CMS. With vibrant costumes and energetic dance routines the choir brought the spirit of Uganda to the heart of Northumberland. Children in the audience were enthralled, clapping along and responding with enthusiasm.
In the afternoon, the visiting choir joined forces with pupils from both NMS and CMS choirs for a joint workshop. This session proved to be a true highlight of the day, offering all the children a chance to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. Together, they shared songs from their own cultures.
The celebrations culminated in a stunning evening concert, open to families and the wider community, where the Pearl of Africa Choir and the NMS/CMS joint choir performed side by side. The programme showcased not only the incredible musical talents of the children but also the strong bonds formed throughout the day.
“This was more than just a concert,” said Ms Jones. “It was a true celebration of cultural understanding and the power of music to bring people together.”
The Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir is part of the UK outreach work of the Molly and Paul Child Care Foundation, which supports education and welfare for children in Uganda. Thanks to the generosity of all involved, the event raised an outstanding £4,616.82 to support the foundation’s vital work.
In order to help you make the decision about which school to apply to, we warmly invite you to attend our Open Evenings on Wednesday 1st October from 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm where you will be able to visit Newminster and/or Chantry Middle School.
The evening will give you the opportunity to have a look around the school(s), meet staff and students, and see examples of students’ work. There will also be demonstration activities taking place in each school and a presentation by each of the Headteachers at the following times:
4.15pm – Mrs Kinninment at Newminster (in Newminster school hall)
5.00pm – Mr Whitehead at Chantry (in Chantry school hall)
Click below to see details of upcoming events:
Year 5 – Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 8.50 am
Years 6, 7 and 8 – Thursday, 4th September 2025 8.50 am
We are very much looking forward to welcoming all our students back and are excited for the year ahead.
