Category: USA Science Visit 2015

Our incredible journey

Setting off from NSB at 5am on Thursday 25 June, the party were very excited and looking forward to a smooth trip to our Orlando destination. Little did we know the challenges we would face! Arriving at Manchester Airport by coach in good time, the boys and girls enjoyed having some leisure time to explore and eat breakfast. The […]

At Manchester Airport and all ready to go!

Year 3 trip to Joseph

Year 3 enjoyed a fantastic morning at All Saints’ Church this week celebrating the story of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream-coat.  The boys were met by members of the parish dressed as characters from the story, before launching into a medley of songs led by the Revd Canon Andrew Shipton. The boys then split […]

Duke of Edinburgh preliminary expedition

Last weekend, 21 Year 9 boys took part in the second DofE preliminary expedition near Keswick in the Lake District. Like the first ‘taster’ weekend last year, the boys were given a taste of the challenge and benefits of living and coping out in the open to encourage them to sign up for the DofE […]

Year 1 take a trip to Souter Lighthouse

Year 1 boys spent an enjoyable day at Souter Lighthouse last week. A fear of heights was conquered for some, as the boys managed to climb the very steep steps to the top and their efforts were duly rewarded with far-reaching views. After lunch, they had great fun making and decorating their own lighthouses with […]

Year 4 trip to Great North Museum

The boys from 4JC visited the Great North Museum this Monday to build upon their understanding of animal adaptations.  Opening with a workshop that told them how to spot how animals suited their environments, the boys were able to get hands-on in their investigation with hedgehogs, otters and birds being held before the boys getting […]

2ndXI Cricket v RGS

Captain Harry A won the toss and elected to bat at Jesmond and his openers made the most of it putting on 68 for the first wicket when Joe N was bowled for 33. Three more wickets fell in quick succession including Matthew C for 38. At 89 for 4 with 5 overs left and two […]

A trip to hospital for Reception

Reception had a great time on Friday the 1st of May when they visited the children’s outpatients department at the Great North Children’s hospital. The boys watched a DVD about going into hospital and looked at lots of X rays. Amanda, who was looking after us for the visit was very impressed that the boys […]

Year 1 discover Hawse End

Last weekend, boys of excellent character in Year 1 stayed at Hawse End in the Lake District. The intrepid explorers left on Friday morning dressed ready for action in their pirate suits and spent the day following clues to find the treasarrrgggh! On Saturday our resilient boys began the climb up Cat Bells and were lucky […]

3BE visit the Killhope Lead Mining Museum

3BE experienced the life of Victorian miners at the Killhope Lead Mining Museum. They donned helmets and torches before making their way into the mines through several centimetres of water to learn about the tough conditions that miners had to work under. The boys then did a stint of hard labour as washer boys, working […]