Some of our Year 8 linguists took a trip to the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle for a French film day this week.  The movie was 2011’s Tomboy which deals with some thought-provoking issues.

“It was a great experience to see a foreign film on the big screen and it helped improve my French vocabulary.”  Lauren Cummings

“The film tackled a very challenging subject of a girl pretending to be a boy.  The scenario was really well thought out and the use of mirrors in different scenes highlighted how the main character’s appearance was something which tormented her.”  Jacob Russan-Pritchett

“I learnt a few new bits of vocab which will come in useful.  The whole concept was unusual and different and you didn’t know what was coming next.”  Oli Herford

“I really enjoyed it and thought it was rather heart-warming.  I think it is important to highlight issues which can affect us, particularly at our age, and we shouldn’t shy away from such topics.  The workshops after the film were challenging in terms of the French language we used.  I would recommend this film to anyone who likes movies and … French!”  Grace Coffey

“This was my first foreign film so I enjoyed the whole experience. “  Stephanie Shek

“The film was very interesting and I understood quite a lot of what was going on without having to read the subtitles.  Although it wasn’t my type of film, the subject matter was eye-opening and I really enjoyed it.”  Rebekah Hudson

“I really liked seeing a foreign film and it was a great chance to learn some new French.  The subject matter was gripping and left me with lots questions at the end.”  Megan Bell

The year 5 and 6 boys football team travelled to the Northumberland CSFA 7-a-side finals at Newcastle University’s 3G pitch at Longbenton with the aim of winning to go through to the North of England Finals. Incredibly they managed to do so, managing to hold their nerve through two penalty shootouts on their way to victory. This is a fantastic achievement and the first time that cup has landed in the Chantry trophy cabinet – although the girls of 2008 were also county champions. The boys now look forward to the North of England finals later in the year.

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.

Last 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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Chantry & 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’

Just a reminder that our annual Book Fair will be held in the school library: Monday to Friday, January 25^th to January 29^th

All children will have the opportunity of visiting the Fair where they can purchase from an exciting range of books and stationery items. We strongly recommend a visit to the following website: www.travellingbooks.co.uk which describes in detail all the books on sale.

Children can pay for items with: cash, cheques made payable to The Cheviot Learning Trust Ltd and prepaid discount vouchers purchased on-line from the Travelling Books website which entitles them to at least 20% more book buying power at the Fair.

(Please note – “change” is not payable on these vouchers)

(go to  ‘Parents’  then   ‘Buy vouchers’)

Any time up to a week before the Fair arrives, you can also order directly from the website any titles you’ve spotted and they’ll be delivered with the Fair.

The Travelling Books free helpline is 0800 731 5758

On Tuesday, January 26^th, the Fair will stay open until 4:30pm to let those of you who collect your children from school to view the books, if you’d like to.  It would be lovely to see you!

Commission earned from Fair sales is used to purchase class sets of novels for all Key Stages to enliven English lessons and promote a lifelong love of reading!