Choir at Heighley Gate – Saturday 26th November 2016

30th November 2016L Dickinson

The Newminster and Chantry choir performed at Heighley Gate Garden Centre on Saturday 26th November 2016 to raise money for the Henry Dancer Days Charity.
They were wonderful and sang a repertoire of songs including some from the Christmas performance.

We received a lovely email from the charity:

“Just to let you know that you helped us raise £740 today for Henry Dancer Days.
Many, many, many thanks for all your help and support. Please would you let everyone who was involved know of this superb amount.
Once again my sincere thanks. We are indebted to you for your wonderful, willing help.”

Dates for the diary
Christmas Performance at St James Church – Wednesday 14th December
Sign2sing Event – Week commencing Monday 6th Feb
Cheviot Ceilidh – Saturday 11th March
Comic Relief Whole School Dance – Friday 24th March
Musical Ensemble Evening – Tuesday 4th April
Rocky Monster Show – Monday 19th June and Tuesday 20th June

 

Enterprise challenge for 5I & 5G

20th January 2016J Edwards

Clown 5i & 5g5I & 5G have been taking part in an enterprise activity led by Business Ambassador, Carole Richards. Two Business Ambassadors supported the session, both Aaron Agnew & Julia McCormack were from NCC.

Students worked in teams of 6 to design and manufacture products and agreed their roles within each company group. Students experienced being a Sales Executive, General Manager, Buyer, Production Worker, Accountant or Quality Controller.

All students developed their leadership, decision-making, negotiating, teamwork and listening skills during the session as well as learning about the world of work and employability.

Well done to the winning team from 5G: Logan Walton, Molly Bailey, Felicity Camille, Joe Dixon & Aleisha Farrier.

 

Give it a Go Commuter Challenge

7th September 2015L Dickinson

The Give it a Go Commuter Challenge encourages employees to travel to work in an energy saving way. Travelling via bus, train, bike, and on foot, will gain you points. By the end of the event your points will be tallied up for a chance to win the challenge. The challenge starts Monday 14th September and runs until Friday 16th October.

For more information see: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4cmfJKwyCGWUkxpbW4xMC1GMGItTUhQbzYwYU5qSDQ3eVVn

What can I do to help as a parent?

19th March 2015Mrs K Shutler
  • good-luckFirstly, stay calm! Encourage children to do as well as they can but also not to worry. SATs are an opportunity for children to demonstrate what they know and what they can do well
  • Make sure children get enough sleep and enough breakfast
  • Encourage children to revise but don’t force them
  • Try to encourage children to ask their teacher if they have any concerns or worries
  • Read together. Try to encourage children to read texts associated with events or interests that are meaningful to them; for example, if they like football, read through a match programme or a newspaper report with them

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

19th December 2014Mrs K Shutler

IMG_2306The school closes for Christmas at 3.30pm Friday 19 December 2014 and students will be in lessons as normal.

School re-opens on Monday 5 January 2015.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Morpeth Chantry!

Curriculum

18th November 2014Mrs K Shutler

How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs?

It is a guiding principle of all our schools that children with SEND are valued equally and are part of a whole school approach where a child’s need is recognised and met through a varied and flexible provision throughout the curriculum.

IMG_2538All staff and adults are aware of those children who need additional support for any reason. Work is carefully differentiated as appropriate by the subject/class teacher to meet your child’s needs, ensuring progress. Due to highly focussed support by our Learning Support teams and an understanding of specific needs we endeavour to give your child the very best possible chance to maximise their potential and raise their self-esteem.

The progress of children with special educational needs or disabilities is monitored carefully and further support is put into place if necessary. Rigorous tracking systems inform us of any child who is falling behind and who may need further intervention. We aim to keep Parents fully involved in the process and you will be informed of any interventions or programmes which we feel would benefit your child. The SENCO will work closely with the subject/class teacher to offer further advice if necessary.

Curriculum by year group