Morpeth Town Art Competition: The Winners

3rd August 2015Mrs K Shutler

IMG_8570On Wednesday 8 July, Strutt & Parker hosted the final showcase of their 40 shortlisted entrants and revealed the winner and runners up of the competition.

Congratulations to:

  • Sophie Thomson (Y10 at KEVI) who won first place for her acrylic on canvas painting of Morpeth Clock Tower. She was awarded a £100 Amazon voucher.
  • Well done also to Caitlin Scott (Y10 at KEVI) and Danny Lilico (Y8 at Chantry) who were the runners-up, winning £50 Amazon vouchers each.
  • Furthermore, 6 students were awarded a highly commended award (£10 Amazon voucher) and these were Thea Viernes and Maddy Stewart (Newminster), Leon Smith and Michael Smart (Chantry) and Phoebe Hoggan and Emily Brannigan (KEVI).

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Art Competition

24th June 2015J Edwards

pathOne of our parents (Dr Brown) works at the Wansbeck General Hospital as a Consultant Clinical Scientist, he has supported the British Science Week activities at Chantry in the past. Dr Brown has made school aware of two competitions that our students may wish to enter.

As part of National Pathology Week 2015, The Royal College of Pathology is running four competitions aimed at students and the general public. The ‘Art of Pathology’ and ‘My Favourite Pathologist’ competitions have age related categories that our students are able to enter. Please see the details below for more information about how to enter, prizes and deadlines.

‘Art of Pathology’ competition
We are looking for artwork entries that depict objects and tools used by pathologists and scientists around the world. For inspiration, entrants can have a look at the objects highlighted in our 50th anniversary publication, ‘A History of Pathology in 50 Objects’. Prizes of £100 will be awarded in the following categories: under 11, 11 -18 and over 18. Entries to be submitted to [email protected] by 11 October 2015.

‘My Favourite Pathologist’ poster competition
We invite everyone aged 5-16 to design an A1 poster on the subject of ‘My favourite pathologist’. £50 in Amazon vouchers will be awarded to the most creative poster in the following categories: primary schools and secondary schools. Entries to be submitted to [email protected] by 11 October 2015.

Art Competition

3rd June 2015Mrs K Shutler

IMG_1966Key stage 3 pupils from Newminster and Chantry have been working hard creating Paintings reflecting life in Morpeth for the Strutt and Parker art competition.

Watch out for the winners in July.

Click to see more images.

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Special Visitor for Year 7

26th February 2015Mrs K Shutler

IMG_0463Year 7 pupils had a fantastic experience this week due to a very special visitor who flew all the way from Shanghai to work with them.

Mr Zhou Wenfu is an artist who set up a school in Shanghai 30 years ago called ‘The Shanghai Modern Children’s Imagination Art Centre’.

He brought with him examples of Chinese student’s artwork to help inspire the pupils. The afternoon was spent looking at the artwork and responding to it.

The pupils were delighted with the activity and also with the flags and postcards that they got to take home with them. Some also got their names written in Chinese calligraphy.

Thank you to Miss Said who organised this special treat.

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Refurbished Art Room

29th October 2014Mrs K Shutler
SAM_0566Pupils are enjoying the newly refurbished art room at Chantry. After a little wait for the tables, the room now has a new non-slip floor, new furniture and freshly painted walls. Everyone has remarked on how light, clean and colourful it all looks and the pupils are taking pride in looking after it.