Sign2Sing 2016

3rd February 2016L Dickinson

The pupils of Newminster and Chantry Middle Schools took part in the Sign2Sing event today. They signed and sang the song ‘Reach Out Your Hand’ which was filmed, along with singing other songs and taking part in activities which have taught the children a new and valuable skill as well as raising awareness of Deaf issues .

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The event was done as two whole schools (over 1000 children and all staff) and took place in the Chantry School hall.

SignHealth, which is a national charity, dedicated to improving the health and well being of deaf people, are behind the event.

Thank you all for your kind donations and well done for your excellent efforts.

Click below to see the videos and photos from the event.

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Enterprise Day 2016

1st February 2016Mrs K Shutler

IMG_0327We had a successful drop down day on January 29th. The day was supported by 21 Business Ambassadors from various organisations in the North East along with Carole Richards from Northumberland Education Business Partnership.
The students worked in house teams comprising vertical groups. Throughout the day the Business Ambassadors set challenges and tasks to encourage enterprise and entrepreneurship. The aim of the day was for students to participate in manufacturing simulations and set up their own companies. The intended outcome for the day was that the students will develop their team and communication skills as well as raising employability skills and financial awareness.

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Chinese New Year Lunch

27th January 2016L Dickinson

Wednesday February 10th, Chantry students can enjoy a Chinese themed lunch to celebrate the Chinese New Year. A chance to expand your child’s menu and embrace another cultures food!

The menu includes:

  • Shredded Beef Tacos
  • Nonya Chicken Curry
  • Nonya Quorn Curry
  • Pineapple Pan Asian Fried Rice
  • Boiled Rice
  • Prawn Crackers
  • Jelly or Ice cream

Enterprise day 2016

27th January 2016L Dickinson

All prepared for enterprise day on Friday 29th January? Your form tutor will be telling you more about the day, but if you want to have another practice at making ducks – this video clip will help. 

CMS and NMS Summer Showcase

21st January 2016L Dickinson

Do something amazing this Summer and take part in the CMS and NMS Summer Showcase – 13th and 14th June 2016 … We need you!

Please join the groups performing in the Summer Showcase:

  • Choir / Vocal Group – Monday’s 3:30 – 4:30pm in Chantry Hall (starting Monday 25th January)
  • Modern Dance Group – Friday’s 3:30 – 4:30pm in Newminster Hall (starting Friday 29th January)
  • Diversity Style Dance Group – Thursday’s 3:30 – 4:30pm in Newminster Gym (starting Thursday 4th February)
  • Acting Group – Starting after February half term

Auditions for other acts – Will take place after February half term.

Frankie Fundraiser

19th January 2016L Dickinson

IMG_2378Last week many of our children took part in a fundraising event to help raise money for Frankie Sherwood, a 2 year old boy who suffers with cancer. Frankie is the mascot for Newcastle United Ladies Team.

Players from Newcastle United Ladies Team spent the morning playing football with groups of children from both Chantry and Newminster. Frankie joined in with various groups and enjoyed a kick around with players and children. Many of our children and the adults involved said how much they’d enjoyed the session and being able to meet Frankie. Voluntary donations were very generous and will be put to good use.

Newcastle United players and development manager were very impressed with the attitudes of all children and their level of skill.

Poppy Pritchard (Year 5) was spotted by Newcastle’s development manager and will be asked to attend Newcastle academy. Well done Poppy! A fantastic achievement.

Well done to all children who participated and a very big Thank you to NUWFC for a brilliant morning.

Read more about Frankie here.

To see an image gallery from the day click ‘continue reading’.

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Morpeth Partnership Ceilidh 6th Feb 2016

18th January 2016L Dickinson

Morpeth CeilidhChantry & Newminster and King Edward VI School Ceilidh Bands present an evening of folk music for dancing and listening. Our local Irish dancing group will also be performing.

  • 7.00pm till 9.30pm, Lower School Hall, King Edward VI School, Morpeth
  • Tickets include a pie and pea supper (a vegetarian option can be requested). Please bring your own drinks (alcohol for over 18’s only).
  • Pricing as follows: £8 per adult, £5 per child, £24 family ticket (2 adults plus 2 children)
  • Order Tickets at King Edward VI School Office ([email protected])
  • Cheques made payable to ‘The Parents And Friends Of King Edward VI School Association’

New year, new aspirations!

7th January 2016L Dickinson

unnamed (1)Even with a wet and blustery start to term, Key stage 2 pupils responded enthusiastically to their core value of the week, ‘Aspirations’, during assembly. Karun aptly described aspirations as ‘Reaching for the Stars’.

Pupils then shared some fantastic ideas about how to get there, including ‘work hard’, ‘set goals and think of ways to get there’,  ‘be confident and think positively’ and ‘start small and grow bigger’.

Other suggestions were ‘believe in yourself’ and ‘find different ways to achieve your goal as there isn’t just one way’. What a really positive start and good luck for the New Year.