Category: Seniors and Sixth Form
UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge
The annual senior mathematical challenge took place this term, with the results recently being published. The challenge is aimed primarily at year 13 students, encouraging mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. Testing yourself against the best mathematicians in the UK can be a daunting but […]
Read More Debate Club – Friday 11th November
By Oliver Long (Year 13) Topic: “This house believes that Robin Hood is not a hero” Last week debate club held a more jovial debate which challenged the traditional view that Robin Hood was a heroic individual. This was an interesting debate as members didn’t just contest whether Hood’s personality allowed him to be a […]
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Independent Schools Council
We are delighted that Newcastle School for Boys has been recognised by the Independent Schools Council (ISC) for creating sporting partnerships with two local state schools, sharing expertise on rugby and cricket coaching. On Monday Miss White represented the school at the Houses of Parliament for the launch of the ISC’s 2022 Celebrating Partnerships report. […]
Read More Debate Club – Friday 4th November
By Oliver L (Year 13) Topic: “This house considers Damien Hirst’s preserved shark to be art” Last week debate club discussed the features which define art and what role art plays in our society through the example of Damien Hirst’s The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living. To those with a […]
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Senior School visit to The Lindisfarne Gospels
On Thursday the 3rd November, students in Years 7, 8, 9, and the GCSE and A level RS students, had the opportunity to visit the Lindisfarne Gospels, on display at the Laing Art Gallery. Three students who attended the trip have kindly written their reflections below. Thank you to all of the staff who accompanied […]
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Under 11 ESFA city final
After making their way through the first qualifying evening, the Under 11 boys made it to the city finals taking on the other group winners from the first round. In the first game against Dame Allan’s, Tobi Eniola equalised after NSB had conceded against the run of play to start the competition with a draw. In […]
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Year 6 Lindisfarne Gospel trip
On Wednesday 12th October, Year 6 had the opportunity to visit the Lindisfarne Gospels while they were on display in Newcastle. Accompanied by Miss Buxton Collins, Mrs Besti and Mrs Nattress, they were able to watch a short film documenting the history of the Gospels and Christianity in England before going on to a display of […]
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Debate Club – Friday 14th October
By Oliver L (Year 13) Topic: “This house believes that money brings you happiness” Before the half term Debate Club discussed the relationship between monetary wealth and happiness. This saw members take a deep philosophical dive into what constitutes happiness and then use different forms of evidence to argue whether money was a blessing, curse […]
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12th annual sports presentation
During the final week of last half term, it was fantastic to celebrate the sporting success of our boys at the 12th annual sports presentation evening. After a break of three years, the event remains as popular as ever with 300 guests crammed into the Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park. The awards once again celebrated the achievement […]
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Junior School rugby
In another great week for Junior School rugby, the Under 10 Tigers made outstanding progress last week in their fixture away to Durham School. The team were set the missions of making a shoulder to leg tackle, carrying the ball in two hands and giving positive feedback to each other. They achieved every one and […]
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