Creative Arts Update

10th September 2021Sarah Hall
Instrumental lessons through Music Partnership North will start week commencing Monday 20th September (timetables will go out to pupils next week)
Ceilidh Band – starts Tuesday 21st September 3:30-4:30 in the Chantry Hall
Jazz Band – starts Wednesday 22nd September 3:30-4:30 in the NMS music block
Percussion Ensemble – starts Thursday 23rd September 3:30-4:30 in the Chantry Hall
Steel pan lessons will start from Friday 24th September (timetables will go out to pupils next week)
The Lion King musical rehearsals start on Monday 27th September 3:30-4:30 in the Chantry Hall
Letters are going out about the Bronze Arts Awards next week and more information about Discover and Explore Awards will be available soon

Morpeth Pantomime Society

8th September 2021Sarah Hall

The Morpeth Pantomime Society are looking for new members and are hosting an open evening on Monday 13th September, 7.15pm at the Morpeth Rugby Club.

The society welcomes anyone from 9 years old (and in school year 5) to 99 years. Children in years 5, 6 and 7 need to join with an accompanying adult whilst years 8 onwards join independently as Junior members. Adult membership starts at 18.

If you like music, acting, singing, dancing, interested in scenery design, props, makeup or helping out in general – there is a warm welcome awaiting you.

For more info check out our website www.morpethpantomimesociety.com like us on facebook.com/morpethpantomimesociety

Start of term

7th September 2021Sarah Hall

Just a reminder that Year 5 start school on Wednesday and all other year groups on Thursday. Students should be on their respective yards for 8.45 am.

Easter Fun at Newminster

22nd March 2021Sarah Hall
We wanted to give our pupils in KS2 some bunny and egg fun this year so we have turned the quad into an Easter Activity Space for the week!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

Lockdown Limericks by NMS

22nd March 2021Sarah Hall

This year, at Newminster Middle School, we supported Comic Relief by creating and selling a book of limericks in aid of the charity – ‘Lockdown Limericks by NMS’. We encouraged all of our students and staff to write a humorous limerick to be included in the book and got hundreds!

The book was printed by Book Printing UK and has been sold with all profits being donated to Comic Relief. As an Artsmark Platinum school we wanted to create something to make everyone smile at this difficult time and pull together as a full school community. Doing this through poetry has also supported the pupils literacy and reading skills and they were delighted to read the finished book. I have attached some photos of the school community reading our book!

The pupils also came dressed in a splash of red for a non uniform day on Friday 19th March 2021.

 

Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th March 2021, 1800

9th March 2021Sarah Hall

Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th 2021, 1800

FREE Online safety event open to parents, professionals -anyone who wants to learn more about the digital world

Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands are hosting a free online event to encourage parents and professionals to talk to children about online safety.

This session serves as an introduction to understanding the digital world and what risks are present for children.

The event will be interactive, open to everyone with questions encouraged – please join and circulate to anyone else who may be interested.

The event is supported by guest speakers from the East Midlands Cyber Engagement Team and Warning Zone.  It will be opened by DCC Gibson from Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands

ACT Early more info here: https://youtu.be/N8DPPQUem9A

URGENT – NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL CLOSURE TUESDAY 9TH MARCH

9th March 2021Mrs E Kinninment

As a result of a burst water main on Mitford Road our water supply has been turned off. We have been notified that this could be for at least 3 hours. Given the impact on hygiene, use of toilets, provision of meals and access to drinking water we have had no choice but to make the decision to close. If your child has not already left for school then please keep them at home. Any child arriving at school will be managed appropriately and contact made home. We are hugely sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Poetry by Heart 2021

5th March 2021Sarah Hall
As we prepare to welcome back all our pupils, Newminster is ready to ‘ hit the road running’ with a National  Poetry Performance Competition. All pupils will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of poetry, then learn and deliver it in their own unique way, embracing the musicality of language and the power of the voice.
In the first week back, our students will engage with specially commissioned, live ‘Poetry by Heart,  lessons, focussing on poetry delivery and the tricks for committing poetry to memory. Over the final two weeks of this term, pupils will be able to video their performances, ready to submit into the competition.
Please be assured that if your child does not have permission to be videoed, this will be respected.
Entries can be individual, pairs or small groups of up to five pupils. A ‘Freestyle ‘ category is also available, for pupils to perform self-penned material or any poem of their choice.
Exciting times! We look forward to having lots of fun and producing some fabulous performances.