What a day! The sun was shining, the fish were jumping and the lodge at Thrunton was full of Trout Ticklers eager to go! Students from Chantry and Newminster arrived with their parents in tow for what was to be a great morning’s fishing.

We monopolised the top bank of the far lake where we all stood, casting our flies into the murky depths . Four instructors were on hand and in no time at all, the students were casting like professionals. The parents were very positive about the day and commented on the facilities and service we received from Thrunton Fisheries. Sport was slow but started to pick up near the end with two trout taken.

Well done to Elliot G, who caught a 2lb fish, which he returned to the water, and to Scott A, who also caught a 2lb fish, who was taken home to eat for supper!

Well done to everyone who attended and special mention to; Chloe H – a stalwart TT member and very enthusiastic! Nathaniel H – a very determined caster! Conall F – an excitable fisher! Joseph J – great casting, in a great spot, great determination – better luck next time.

It is hoped there will be a further opportunity to fish at Thrunton on Saturday 25th June – watch this space for further information!

Our 6th Annual Mini Lit Quiz will be held at Chantry on the afternoon of Friday, June 10th finishing at 4pm. This literary competition gives children who’ve always loved to read a chance to display their knowledge and win prizes for it!

Topics will be very wide-ranging and teams can expect questions on every type of fiction, including comic strips, picture books and the classics as well as current popular novels. There will be a Pictionary round and, as knowledge is acquired from reading, there may be a little general knowledge thrown in as well!

For the reply slip and more information click ‘continue reading’.

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Year 7 students from Chantry and Newminster Middle Schools recently presented their Science investigation work to parents, friends and visiting judges.

The students have been working towards the British Science Association’s Bronze CREST Award over the last few months. This has involved them planning an investigation, carrying out experiments, collecting results and making sense of them. The students are also encouraged to present their investigation work to the wider community, which helps to sharpen their scientific communication skills.

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Well done to the green peas team Mrs Perkins and her year 6 helpers who won the School food showdown this afternoon by a very narrow margin. Their healthy chicken stir fry just won. Congratulations also to the red chilli team Miss White and her year 5 team who whipped up a lovely healthy ratatouille and thank you to Ian from School Food Showdown for entertaining us and demonstrating how in  only 15 mins healthy food can be made.

Leicester City’s incredible success has inspired David Jenkinson in Year 7 to put ‘pen to paper’ and write this poem – we hope you enjoy it!

It’s OK when you’re doing well,

At the top of the league and winning,

But oh the sorrow of defeat,

It takes away any grinning.

Blame the players, the manager, the boss,

‘Coz staying up is all that matters,

No one wants to drop a league,

You can hear the fan’s hearts shatter.

While the Magpies struggle,

The Foxes fly from Championship to Prem

The fans are screaming,

The manager’s dreaming,

And the players are earning a gem.

David Jenkinson, Year 7

A campaign to get everybody in Northumberland walking over the next month is about to get underway.

Everybody Active North East comes to Northumberland in May, with the aim of encouraging more people to take up exercise. Ben O’Connell; Berwick Advertiser, Northumberland Gazette

Read more in the Berwick Advertiser by clicking here 

Read more in the Northumberland Gazette by clicking here