Cafe Scientifique Workshop

12th January 2015Mrs K Shutler

Lego Radiotherapy MachineYear 8 pupils were invited to a ‘Cafe Scientifique’ workshop where they were lucky to hear from Steve Locks, a Medical Physicist, who works in the Radiotherapy Department at the Freeman Hospital’s Northern Centre for Cancer Care.

Steve explained how his knowledge of Physics is crucial when testing and calibrating machines, developing treatment plans and ensuring safety for staff and patients. He also detailed what type of skills and knowledge are needed to progress into such an interesting and rewarding career.

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Y8 turn CSI for the day!

17th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

SDC12239The Science department was proud to host ex-student of the school, Dr Hilary Hamnett.

Dr Hamnett works as a forensic toxicologist with the UK police, but is currently working for the NewZealand government.

Y8 students had an insight into a day in the life of a forensic scientist.

 

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Under 13 Boys Football – ESFA CUP

2nd December 2014Mrs K Shutler

FootballOur Newminster Year 8 boys football team successfully progressed to the 5th round of the National Cup this week after a pulsating cup tie away at Seaton Burn.

After going behind twice, Newminster showed great character and team spirit to fight back to draw level at 2-2 with goals from Jamie Barry and Joe Briddon.

Extra time could not separate the teams but Newminster came out eventual winners 7-6 on penalties,

Robert Eadington making the crucial saves and Ben Michelson scoring the winning penalty. Our Year 8 boys now face a tricky away tie against Carnforth High School from Lancaster in round 5.

Year 8 Cinema Visit

25th November 2014Mrs K Shutler

Imitation GameIn Year 8 we have been looking at ‘The Origins of Code’ this term.

The students have been learning about the Enigma Machine and the cracking of the Enigma Code by Alan Turing and his team at Bletchley Park.

Earlier this month students had the opportunity to work with the outreach worker from Bletchley Park, who brought along an original WW2 Enigma machine.

This exact Enigma machine was used in the film The Imitation Game,starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The outreach worker who visited us, worked on the set of the film as an Enigma Machine expert informing the cast and crew.

As a grand finale to our topic forty Year 8 students all be visiting Vue cinema Cramlington on Wednesday 26th November to see The Imitation Game.

Y8 Codebreakers

20th November 2014Mrs K Shutler

As part of Remembrance Day, year 8 studentswere given the opportunity to do some code breaking and cipher work with Tom Briggs from Bletchley Park, who brought in an original WW2 Enigma machine.

The Morpeth Helard featured our story in 13th November edition and on their website. Read the story online here.

Remembrance Day

12th November 2014Mrs K Shutler

IMG_0448All Y8 pupils took part in activities linked to Remembrance Day.

They made proggy poppy wreaths with Mrs Rough, which were then laid during the assembly.

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Remembrance Day

4th November 2014Mrs K Shutler

PoppyTo commemorate 100 years since the outbreak of World War 1 the Year 8 students will be taking part in a Cross Curricular Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11th November.

The students will experience a variety of different war themed activities on a carousel throughout the day.

The activities on offer include:

  • A session delivered by the outreach worker from Bletchley Park, who will be bringing an original Enigma Machine into school
  • An activity delivered by Newcastle University on World War 1 Artefacts
  • Trench Art activity
  • Creating Proggy Poppy Wreaths
  • Wartime Music Session

There will be a special Remembrance Assembly led by Val Cowen from the Mustard Tree Trust at 2.50pm in the main hall. Parents, carers and grandparents are more than welcome to attend.