Category: School News
Green Power Electric Car Race
A crew of six boys from Year 6 took to the track in our electric car at Gateshead Stadium in the Green Goblin challenge last Wednesday. They competed in three events: drag race, slalom and the 800m, which was two laps of the famous running track. All of the boys in the team, led by […]
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Cultural Trip to Rome
Ciao, Forty-two students, four teachers, one Rome. A long first night turned early morning, first stop the Borghese Gallery and Museum, feelings varied from relief towards the lovely, air-conditioned hallways to amazement for the wonderful renaissance architecture. Followed by a bit of mystery and horror due to the morbid mosaic of bones at the Capuchin […]
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Golf Scholarship in Miami for Henry J
Henry J – Y13 It has been a very busy few weeks for Y13 boy Henry J. As well as preparing for and sitting his A level exams, Henry has been preparing to take up a golf scholarship at Barry University in Miami, Florida. Henry’s preparations were boosted further last weekend when he became the […]
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Duke of Edinburgh Silver Qualifying Expeditions
Last week, 17 boys in Year 11 walked or canoed for three days in order to complete their final silver qualifying expedition. DofE rules stipulate that participants pack everything they need including food into 60 litre barrels or backpacks and that they are not allowed to buy supplies during the expedition. Assessors checked campcraft – […]
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Under 14 Edinburgh Cricket Tour
The Under 14 cricket team stayed the night in Edinburgh and played two games against local opposition earlier this week. The first was against George Watson’s School in which we scored 168 all out from 30 overs with Robbie B making 61 and George M 32. Together they put on 91 for the opening wicket but the remaining […]
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Newcastle Falcons Academy Invite
Congratulations to Year 10 boys Jonny B and Oliver H who have been invited into the Newcastle Falcons Academy following some outstanding performances in the recent district DPP festivals. The boys will attend weekly pre-season sessions and training camps throughout the summer before hopefully getting involved in Falcons Under 16 fixtures next season.
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1st XI v MCC Success
The 1st XI played the MCC in a 40-over fixture at South Northumberland Cricket Club on a beautiful day and, as tradition dictates, the MCC batted first and got off to a flyer smashing 50 from the first six overs. Fortunately, we were able to take a wicket to stem the flow and then our […]
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Trip to Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland
On Wednesday, Year 4 had a fabulous, action-packed day at Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland. The boys were met at the fort by the amazing Rufus Aurelius Victus, veteran Roman soldier who took the boys through their paces, teaching them some of what would be involved if they liked the idea of joining the ranks. […]
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Trip to Bamburgh
Years 1 and 2 had an exciting, sunny trip to Bamburgh this week. The morning started off with a visit to the Grace Darling Museum, followed by a visit to the church. The boys then enjoyed some ice cream outside the Wyndenwell which was very much enjoyed! Afterwards, they enjoyed some fun time at Bamburgh beach, […]
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Nursery Sports Day 2022
Yesterday, in the fabulous summer weather, Nursery held their annual sports afternoon. The boys took part in races including running, cycling, egg and spoon and obstacle races and had great fun racing in front of their parents. Well done, boys. You were a real credit to the School and showed real character. More photos can […]
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