The latest School Sports newsletter is now available on the School Sports Programme page.
Are you in Years 6, 7 or 8?
Are you an enthusiastic and mature reader with a ZPD greater than 6.5?
Do you enjoy talking about what you are reading?
Are you interested in meeting authors and getting your books autographed?
If so, would you like to help select this year’s winner of The North East Book Award?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these, click continue reading to find out more.
On 16th March 2016 Newminster and Chantry steel pannists took part in the Wansbeck Festival. They competed in many classes through out the day including solos, small ensembles and steel bands.
Caitlin J said, “It was a great experience for all of us who participated and we thoroughly enjoyed it. At first, I felt nervous, but the end result was amazing and I have learnt a lot about how to perform.”
Well done to everyone who took part and Miss Gilberg and all her wonderful tuition.
Under 13 Ensemble –
1st – Eve M, Harry J and Georgina F (CMS)
2nd – Holly P, Megan W (CMS)
3rd – Victoria S and Erin C (NMS)
Under 11 Solo – 1st Lottie G-S (CMS)
Under 13 Solo – 1st Eve M (CMS)
Steel Band Under 13 –
2nd – Chantry 5 and Newminster 3
Steel Band Under 11 –
2nd – Chantry 1 and 2
3rd – Newminster 1 and 2
Some of our students are off to Alpe D’Huez, France this week.
Follow their adventures here:
For the first time in a few years the year 9 intake for The King Edward VI School has not been over subscribed; in fact a small number of spaces are available for a September 2016 start.
There has been a reduced number of students joining from the 3 middle schools this year due to population demographics.
Enquiries for admissions should be directed to Mark Simpson, Head of School.
| Number of admissions | Number of places available | |
| September 2013 Intake | 326 | 320 |
| September 2014 Intake | 324 | 320 |
| September 2015 Intake | 318 | 320 |
| Projected September 2016 Intake | 306 | 320 |
Last Wednesday, twelve students from Chantry, Newminster and King Edwards, attended the North East Teen Book Award ceremony at The Centre for Life in Newcastle. All were really looking forward to meeting the authors of the six books that they’ve been studying since October. Some were rather nervous because they would shortly be presenting one of the authors to an audience of about five hundred peers and adults!
The Teen Book Award is aimed at Y10 students and presents a considerable challenge for Key Stage 3 in terms of the number of books to be read, their themes and complexity. It’s also fair to say that, sometimes, the subject matter can be controversial. It’s greatly to the credit of our younger students that they’re so keen to give it a go!
To read more click ‘continue reading’.
