Category: School News
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
Last week saw the publication of the results of the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge, a gruelling mathematics paper made up of 25 interesting questions designed to stretch even the brightest and best mathematicians. Boys from Years 12 and 13 took part, seeking to gain the respect of their peers, as well as national recognition for […]
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Old boys update – Zeb Kyffin (2010-2016, Ascham)
Zeb Kyffin is a British cyclist, who currently rides professionally for UCI Continental team Ribble Weldtite in road racing. Zeb’s 2020 in review. I went into 2020 with a really good season under my belt. This was my first season at UCI continental level, ‘professional sport’ in non-cycling terms, racing in the upper tiers of […]
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Old boys update – Dan Laws (2005-2018, Mavor)
I’m currently in my third year of university on my placement year at Southampton Football club, working as part of the Sport and Exercise and S&C department primarily with the Under 18 squad. The job is even better than it sounds! One of my main responsibilities is monitoring the players’ weekly workload using GPS monitoring in […]
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Old Boy Update – James Strong
An update from Old Boy, James Strong (Aldridge, 2013-2016) After leaving NSB in 2016, I studied Sports and Exercise at Leeds Beckett. During my studies I took the opportunity of the Study Abroad Programme and, as part of my second year, studied at Victoria University, Melbourne. Joining a course with a Study Abroad option is […]
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Falcons Academy
Congratulations to Nicholas S (Year 11) who was invited to a Newcastle Falcons Academy Under 17 training camp over half term. Nicholas wrote about his training: At the start of the day, we began with some basic skills like passing but running at full speed whilst doing it. We then did some attacking exercises which included 2 on […]
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Newcastle Falcons Academy training
On Monday 27th of October, seven members of the NSB 1st XV rugby team returned to train with the Newcastle Falcons Academy. Sadly, Cole Cartmell couldn’t attend due to illness. Following the RFU return to play guidelines, the boys played non-contact games and had a gym session as well as having individual training in the afternoon. Although […]
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Digital author event with Alex Wheatle
Before half term, to celebrate and highlight Black History Month, Year 8 enjoyed taking part in a digital author event with Alex Wheatle MBE, provided by Seven Stories and First Class Supply. Alex talked about his fantastic new book, Cane Warriors, a gripping and unforgettable book which follows the true story of Tacky’s War on British Slavers […]
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Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme
Two of our boys completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s awards this week: Jagraj H (Year 13, silver) and Tazwar R (Year 12, bronze) Jagraj is a tremendous DofE participant, a committed football player and team member who supports and entertains those near him. He was one of the strongest canoeists and his volunteering report speaks volumes about his […]
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Year 13 results’ day 2020
A message from the Headmaster Following the publication of A level and other results today, my main message is one of congratulations. Congratulations to all of those at Newcastle School for Boys who have received results today. And congratulations to those boys’ families and school staff who have supported them in their achievements. Today is […]
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Headmaster’s Invitation Concert online
Congratulations to all of the boys who took part in the virtual Headmaster’s Invitation Concert. The school community pulled together to produce this concert in the midst of the ongoing lockdown situation we are all facing, and it is a fantastic show of resilience in these unusual times. Music-making is very much alive and well at NSB, albeit from a […]
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