Category: Early Years and Juniors
Year 2 World War I and II workshop
Year 2 had a fantastic day with the Durham Light Infantry using their collection of artefacts and taking part in a range of learning experiences. They started off completing a timeline activity where they ordered events in history to see where both World Wars came in relation to other events in history. The boys are […]
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Under 13 table tennis
Congratulations to Toby D, Saiem H, Areeb H and Gabriel Q who defeated five other schools to win the Newcastle city league Under 13 championships on Thursday and go through to the next round to represent Newcastle. It was a very high standard of competition and, after the five rounds were completed, NSB were tied […]
Read MoreSixth Form Enrichment – The psychology of learning and forensics
The psychology of learning and forensics – by Kurran B This week in enrichment Jenny, a graduate student from Newcastle University, visited NSB for a Psychology based session. In the first half of her presentation she helped us think about the psychology of learning, how to maximise our revision, and the most effective ways to […]
Read MoreSixth Form Enrichment – Studying STEM and HaSS
Studying STEM and HaSS at University – by Alex M, Year 12 As part of our enrichment programme, two Newcastle University graduate ambassadors recently came in to talk to us about studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and HaSS (Humanities and Social Science) subjects at university. They gave us an introduction to the two different areas of study, and explained […]
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Year 2 computer art at West Avenue
Year 2 have been enjoying their computing lessons at West Avenue this term. They have been learning how to use a computer, how to format text using Word and this week has seen them start an electronic art project using a ‘Wet Paint’ programme that the boys all agreed was brilliant. Jack A’s work was […]
Read MoreUnder 14b rugby v Red House
The Under 14b team welcomed a number of new players to the team due to injury and the A team’s important semi-final against KEVI. Elliott D, Connor P and Jaffar S all did very well in their first game for the season against the Red House A team. In quite boggy conditions, the game was still […]
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Charity Sleepover
Our Year 1 and 2 boys enjoyed a sleepover at school with some of the infant staff in aid of Children in Need, last night. They enjoyed an evening of activities including a disco, ate pizza and baked chocolate brownies for their supper. The boys bedded down in their sleeping bags in the upstairs classrooms […]
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Year 6 – National Railway Museum
Last week, Year 6 visited the National Railway Museum in York as part of their Science curriculum at the Senior School. Mr Smith, Mr Thomson and Mr Tucker accompanied them. The boys learnt about the development of railway engineering from the Rocket through to Maglev trains. They also studied the importance of bridges and how […]
Read MoreSwimming success for Year 8’s Ryan
Ryan was selected to attend the ASA North East regional talent training camp on 1 October 2016. Only the top 28 swimmers in the North East were selected for this opportunity. The camp was co-ordinated by Fred Furniss, who is the England Swimming Talent Officer. This camp will be the first stepping stone to progress […]
Read MoreUnder 14 rugby county cup semi-final
The Under 14 boys overcame testing conditions to beat King Edward VI School, Morpeth 46-7. The boys started well and outstanding flanker, Tristan S was first on the scoreboard with the first of his three tries of the afternoon. Lewis R finished shortly after, capitalising on some excellent handling by Joshua L, Jake S and […]
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