Tickets are still available for the school production of The Addams Family. Shows run from 7.30pm Wednesday to Friday in the Lower School Hall. Buy your tickets from the main school reception before they sell out.
Last week the ‘Talk About The Future’ workshop conducted by Talk the Talk for 25 Year 12 students was a valuable initiative aimed at equipping students with essential skills and mindsets as they prepare to transition from school or college into the next phase of their lives. The workshop focused on developing competencies that are crucial for facing the challenges of the future with confidence and resilience.
Talk the Talk, known as one of England and Wales’ leading providers of oracy intervention, has a reputation for delivering impactful programs. In this particular workshop, our students engaged in a variety of activities designed to foster qualities such as confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. These skills are not only crucial for academic success but also for personal and professional development as students navigate post-secondary education and employment.
The main goal of the workshop was to enhance students’ connections with potential employers, colleges, and universities. By participating in activities that encouraged effective communication and interpersonal skills, the students were better equipped to speak their thoughts, present themselves confidently, and establish meaningful connections with institutions and professionals.
This type of intervention is essential in preparing students for the real-world challenges they will face after leaving school or college. The emphasis on oracy skills not only enhances academic performance but also empowers students to express themselves effectively, which is a valuable asset in various aspects of life. Overall, the ‘Talk About The Future’ workshop provided students with practical tools and experiences to navigate their future paths with confidence and purpose.
Thank you to our Sixth Form students for their recent litter pick.Ā Senior Student, George Liddle, organised the pick with Keep Britain Tidy Ambassador Dai Richards. They gathered 10 bags of rubbish on the day to help keep our site tidy.
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family.
KEVI student Amy Stokoe has been racing in Spain over the weekend and has had some great results.
Only two British girls racing, others from Spain, France, Andorra, Belgium and Australia.
Super-G – 10th place
Giant Slalom ā 15th place
Slalom – 8th place
The races on Friday and Saturday were World Cup Junior Races.
This was her first time racing Super-G as the Super-G races in February at the English Alpine Championships were cancelled.
Well done Amy, keep up the great work.
Several Sixth Form students were given a brief to create a piece of media which displayed what life is like as a photography student in Year 13.
Students Amy, Ruby and Jasmine decided to create an explanatory video which showcased what being a photography student is really all about. In the video, they include shots of the school grounds and photography studio, as well as students working in the school environment. They also give an insight into what equipment teachers encourage them to use on a daily basis.
This project was undertaken in their spare time which shows the students commitment to their work. They have put their skills to good use by using different camera angles and lighting, and then adding effects to the video during post-production.
The video is reflective of the supportive relationships developed by staff and students during their Post 16 studies. You can view the full video below.
Lauren Gilhom, A-level Art & Design/Photography class of 2020, has been awarded the prestigious Michael Ormerod Photography Travel Award. Lauren is currently studying Photography at Newcastle University and is the first ever Level 4 student to win the award. Lauren pitched her photo-shoot proposal to the panel of judges, including all the financial and logistics involved, and created the artwork during Summer 2021 in Scotland. We are all very proud of Lauren on her achievement and look forward to seeing the work in person in her exhibition at Mandela Gallery, Newcastle University, 21 February to 7 March.
Former student Amy Stokoe, has been racing in Italy on her first year as anĀ FIS Athlete inĀ Giant Slalom and Slalom. She has competedĀ in races in Alpe Cermis and Santa Caterina inĀ December and in Bormio inĀ January.
She placed 9th in Slalom in Bormio in the Scottish Championships and 18th in Giant Slalom in Santa Caterina at the Ambition FIS Championships. Her FIS points currently stand at 114.63 in Giant Slalom and 117.94 in Slalom.
Her goal is to get below 100 points in order to be selected for the GB squad.
Amy will be going to Bormio for the English Alpine Championships where she will be representingĀ the England Alpine Squad. She hopes to be racing in Andorra in March and in the British Alpine Championships in France.
Well done Amy and good luck.
This year the Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee and to recognise and celebrate this the Government has announced that there will be an additional bank holiday.
The late May bank holiday will be moved to Thursday 2 June 2022 and an additional Jubilee bank holiday will be on Friday 3 June 2022.
Therefore, I am writing to inform you that the last day of the summer term for all our Trust schools: The King Edward VI School, Chantry, Dr Thomlinson and Newminster Middle Schools, Abbeyfields, Harbottle, Stobhillgate and Thropton First Schools will be Thursday 21 July with the summer holiday beginning on Friday 22 July.
The letter sent to all Parents and Carers can be read in full here
