Samba Band perform at the Northumberland School Games

27th June 2017Mrs K Shutler

On Thursday 22nd June the NMS and CMS Samba Band, lead by Steve Doyle from Music Partnership North, performed for the Northumberland School Games.
They played for the opening ceremony and around the pitches for various sports and events to entertain both players and spectators. The band even paired up with members of Cragside Primary School djembe ensemble to perform some wonderful pieces.
Much fun was had by all!

“This event was a great performance opportunity for our pupils. They played extremely well and we enjoyed a fun musical day out!” – Ms Jones, Curriculum Leader of the Creative Arts at Nemwinster and Chantry Middle School.

“I loved performing with Cragside Primary djembe ensemble. We made some new friends!” – Leo Buchan, year 5.

“I enjoyed playing while the sports were going on. It felt like we were supporting all of the teams!” – Maddie Bullock, Year 5.

My knight in painted armour

23rd June 2017L Dickinson
You battle one million and one things every day,
But you still manage to stay strong.
You have an overwhelming sadness corrupting your brain,
But you still cling on to happiness.
Parts of your body are too weak and diseased
to do what you love.
But you do it anyways and it’s always amazing-
So this one’s for you-
My strong, happy, amazing hero
I tell you a lot but,
I love you!
You are extraordinary!
And I can’t imagine a life without you.
Casey Dixon (Year 8)

Hold My Trust

23rd June 2017L Dickinson
You are my hero, but do you know?
I think I‘ve been quite clear.
When I gave you my trust you held it,
please continue to hold it dear.
You used what you had to lure me out-
you lured me out with life.
Life I’d forgotten how to live,
life I’d barely witnessed.
Yet you showed me a future, a future
from the past: you helped me to forgive.
Forgive and at the same time not-
holding back my trust.
Hold my trust
‘I won’t let you get hurt again,’ you said
But you know. You’ll leave. But to me you’ll stay.
Hold my trust and I promise you
I won’t give your trust away.
Eve Haines (Year 8)

To you from me

23rd June 2017L Dickinson
Dear my invisible hero,
a one no one else knows.
The quiet voice with loads of impact,
your always pointed toes.
You make my ambitions stronger,
you segregate right from wrong,
You may not know:
That your golden smile is contagious
and your sequin eyes glow
to me more than anyone else,
my invisible hero
from Ciara
Ciara McLarnon (Year 8)

 

Newminster and Chantry perform The Rocky Monster Show

21st June 2017L Dickinson

​On Monday 19th June and Tuesday ​20th June Newminster and Chantry pupils put on The Rocky Monster Show.

This bizarre, anarchic and very funny, Rock ‘n’ Roll musical was a riotous mix of the Addams Family, Young Frankenstein and Phantom of the Opera, with Rebecca and The Rocky Horror Show thrown in for good measure!

Baron Frankenstein’s descendant, and ex-pop star turned professor of Genetics, creates DNA moulds of people in his computer. How these moulds come to life as the ultimate Rock Group, headed by a clone of Elvis himself is the highlight of the hilarious plot.

More traditional monsters also add spice to the explosive mixture. The packed out audience and cast loved the Rock ‘n’ Roll score, much of which is an affectionate send-up of the 60’s.

The whole show was done by the pupils and involved around 200 youngsters. The set was made by the Bronze Arts Award students, tickets and programmes were designed by students, lego club made props, sound and lighting crew provided wonderful special effects not to mention the singing, dancing and acting.

The production has involved many partnerships. Students from the Acting Degree at Newcastle college provided acting coaching, a sixth form KEVI student choreographed and taught the dances, KEVI staff and students have helped with the sound and lighting with many staff from both schools involved with tuition and supporting roles.

 

QUOTES 

I have enjoyed rehearsing the show with my friends because I loved dancing and singing – Leah Clark, year 7.

The Rocky Monster Show has given me the opportunity to make new friends and given me new opportunities. We all thoroughly enjoyed being taught dance by Antonia, a sixth form student from KEVI – Tyla Miller, year 7.

​The show was a wonderful mix of acting, singing, and dancing, and was really funny too – Melissa Daglish, year 7.

​The costumes and set had been designed by the pupils and it was all so creative! -Charley McClellan​, year 7.

I thoroughly enjoyed being part of a brilliant performance. The best part was dancing to the Time Warp, which involved some complex dance moves – Imogen Mellor, Year 6

I enjoyed being part of the performance because I learnt more about myself and challenged myself musically – Ethan Carter, Year 6 

I loved being part of the show. I made lots of friends and it boosted my confidence. I love being on stage as it makes me feel happy as well as giving me butterflies – Sienna Howard, Year 6 

It was superb. We were resilient in making the show the best it could be, always striving to be better. The end show was amazing after the amazing guidance of our teachers and coaches  – Kate Leja, Year 6 

Simon Taylor, Executive Head teacher of the Three Rivers Trust said, “This was a wonderful show, full of fun, great tunes and fabulous dancing.  With almost 200 students involved from the cast, technical and stage crews, it highlighted the talent, energy and enthusiasm of our children and staff, and continued the great tradition of the creative and performing arts at the Three Rivers.”

National Women in Engineering Day

16th June 2017L Dickinson

National Women in Engineering Day was set up by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) to celebrate its 95th anniversary.

The premise of the day is based on highlighting the  great opportunities for women in engineering, at a time when it has never been more important to address the engineering skills shortage.

The  year 7 girls took part in a full day of activities on 13th J

une to celebrate International women in engineering day. Throughout the day the girls were involved in a themed ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ activity where they carried out a range of practical activities and problem solving exercises to avoid getting infected by the zombie virus!

The RAF roadshow at the end of the day gave all the KS3 girls and insight into a range of careers in the RAF.

We would like to thank the following organisations for their support during the day by sending out Ambassadors to either run or support activities.

  • Nissan Sunderland
  • Institute of civil engineers
  • MWH Global
  • Teeside university
  • RAF engineering roadshow

A special thank you to Fritha Bevin-McCrimmon for facilitating the Zombie Apocalypse

Here are some quotes from the girls..

“My favourite part of the day was the RAF presentation, I might end up joining!”- Louise

“Girls can do it too”-Fran

“It has made me think about my future and what I want to be”-Chloe

“I really enjoyed today, because the theme was fun” Amelia

Children’s crime writer, Robin Stevens, visits!

8th June 2017Mrs K Shutler

On the penultimate day of the last half term, children’s crime writer, Robin Stevens, visited our combined Year Five. She talked about her early inspirations, explained how to construct a murder mystery and helped her young audience put together and solve a dastardly crime set in a museum!

We discovered that Hazel, one half of the Wells & Wong Detective Agency, is modelled on Robin’s teenage self. Robin felt as though she’d been transported back one hundred years when, newly arrived from America and aged thirteen, she found herself at Cheltenham Ladies’ College. Just like Robin, Chinese Hazel finds the food, traditions and uniform at Deepdean School for girls bizarre, hates the English weather and playing games in the rain and feels clumsily out of place.

To comfort herself at boarding school, Robin read voraciously, devouring Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle mysteries. It’s not surprising that superior, calculating Daisy – the self-styled leader of the detective duo – is based on Sherlock Holmes while self-effacing Hazel takes the role of Watson and narrates the stories.

 

 

 

As a teenager, Robin was struck by the impossibility of solving Agatha Christie crimes and tries to emulate this style in her own writing – a fact that may contribute to the wide appeal of her work. A great number of students already had books by Robin Stevens and are eagerly awaiting publication of the next one. Now they can put a face and a personality to the author!

Class Teacher (maternity cover)

5th June 2017Mrs K Shutler

School: Abbeyfields First School

The Governors of Abbeyfields First School are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher to cover a maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team who enable all pupils to succeed.

We encourage candidates to visit our school prior to making an application, please contact Mrs Sharon Mungall on 01670 513582 if you would like to arrange this.  Please also visit our website for further information about our school.

More information, including the job description, person specification and letter to applicants can be found on the Jobs in Schools North East website.

Closing date: 12 noon on 19 June 2017