Teatime Tunes – MPN

5th November 2021Sarah Hall

Dear Parent/Carer

Music Partnership North have 2 exciting opportunities for your child/ren to join County music groups (see attachments):

TEATIME TUNES – Ceilidh Band workshops (online and in person) 

– for students with 1 yrs experience up to grade 4 level – starts next Monday 8th November (6 -6:45pm):

We’re very excited to be running Teatime Tunes again this year and we’d love you to be part of it: 

  •  It’s FREE 
  •  it’s mostly online Monday’s 6 – 6.45pm (8th Nov, 22nd Nov & 6th Dec) 
  •  with an additional ‘in person’ session on Saturday 11th December. 
  • aimed at beginners/intermediate instrumentalists (1 yr of playing up to Grade 4 level)
  • short series of 4 sessions running November/December only
  • open to under 18’s

To apply to join the group: 

  1. Please complete the attached parental consent form with a handwritten signature. Sorry, we cannot accept a digital signature. Please then scan and return to [email protected] (if no scanner is available then please photo the completed form and attach it to an email to me)  If you’re an existing member of an MPN ensemble and have already completed a consent form, you don’t need to complete another. Simply reply to this email saying that your child would like to be part of the Teatime Tunes. If your child took part in Teatime Tunes last year, then a new consent form is required for this academic year please
  2. Please confirm your child’s instrument and grade (if any, but no grade required). 

 To take part in all of the sessions you will need to apply by this Friday 5th November 2021 

 We will then be in touch, to send you a Microsoft Teams invitation, so that you can join the rehearsals. Please remember that a parent or carer must be present in the room throughout each session.  

 ALSO we’re welcoming new students to join our other ‘in person’ MPN Ensembles:

There is a range of groups available, see attached flyer:

  • Northumbrian Ranters – Traditional Music Ensemble – Fiddle – approx. grade 3 or equivalent, Flute – grade 5 or equivalent. (for all other instruments please email me)
  • Northumberland Youth Ensemble – open to any instrument, play a range of popular and classical pieces 
  • The Hoolies – Youth Choir – fun and friendly group
  • Bedlington Community and Youth Brass Band – no grade required
  • MPN Ensembles run for the whole of the academic year 
  • Full details of all groups, rehearsal dates and how to join can be found by clicking on MPN Ensemble web page

Students really benefit from playing with others, so please talk to your child about joining one or more of these groups. It’s a fun way to learn new music and meet new friends!

Teatime Tunes Autumn Poster

Teatime Tunes Consent Form

MPN Ensembles

Why your child should wear a bike/scooter helmet

30th September 2021Sarah Hall

Wearing a correctly fitting helmet every time your child rides on their scooter or bike helps to  protect their face, head, and brain if they fall.

Please talk to your child about the importance of wearing a helmet every time they ride even if they’re going on a short journey and to follow the following rules:

  • Make sure the helmet fits well
  • Always wear a helmet correctly so it protects as it should: make sure it covers the forehead and doesn’t tip back. Always fasten the straps
  • Don’t wear a hat under a helmet
  • Take care of the helmet and don’t throw it around. If it’s damaged, it won’t protect the rider as well as it should when they need it
  • Get a new helmet if the rider has been involved in a fall whilst on their bike and has hit their head
  • Put reflective stickers on the helmet so drivers can see the rider better