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- 14/12/20
The Boarders' Festive Weekend
Finishing the Term off in a festive frenzy!!! A Christmas themed Lip Sync Battle included a staff rendition of "Stop the Cavalry", followed by teams of children lip syncing to "Santa Tell Me", "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", and "I wish it could be...Read Full Story - 11/12/20
- 08/12/20
Creative Writing - Year 7
This week, Year 7 studied the poem 'Adlestrop' by Edward Thomas and used his work as a stimulus for writing about a place that remains seared on their memory.Read Full Story - 07/12/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 30th November 2020
We have been overwhelmed with all of your support for our recent initiatives - the food advent boxes, the cake sale and tombola in aid of The Charlie Waller Trust, and the Children’s Cancer Run. Thank you so much for your generosity - it is greatly appreciated. We were delighted to welcome...Read Full Story - 01/12/20
Gothic Tales by Candlelight
The Year 7 class have been studying the Gothic genre, exploring the writing of renowned authors such as Susan Hill, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens and Charlotte Bronte. Drawing inspiration from their studies, the children were then invited to write their own Gothic story to sha...Read Full Story - 28/11/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 23rd November 2020
Firstly, I would like to inform you that the government guidance for schools has been updated following the most recent announcements. To confirm, none of these changes will impact our current arrangements and we shall be carrying on as normal until the end of term. As things stand, we should assu...Read Full Story - 24/11/20
I'm a Mowdenian! Get Me Out of Here!
The boarder's activity this weekend was based on the popular ITV show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” which recently celebrated its 20th birthday. Sporting their “I’m a Mowdenian” T-shirt’s (each with a unique participant number for t...Read Full Story - 23/11/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 16th November 2020
Head’s Update for the week beginning 16th November 2020 I do hope this finds you well. I appreciate the final two weeks of November can sometimes feel a bit of a slog for our children. Christmas is on the horizon, but not quite within their grasp - we will get there! Thank you very much...Read Full Story - 17/11/20
Reading Competition 2020
Undeterred by the restrictions of the pandemic, the children in our Prep School enjoyed a virtual Reading Competition this year. For the very first time, our finalists included children from Year 3, in addition to those in Year 4-8. Our virtual audience were entertained by readings from an array of...Read Full Story - 17/11/20
How to Help a Child with Separation Anxiety
We are often asked for top tips for easing a child into Nursery, we thought we would share these with you all. Please feel free to share this with any friends or family who may benefit from this. How to help separation anxiety. It’s natural for your young child to feel anxious when...Read Full Story - 14/11/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 9th November 2020
The Prep School thoroughly enjoyed the annual Reading Competition, this week. We enjoyed listening to a range of texts, and I was incredibly proud of all the children who represented their year group. Historically the winners and runners-up have read at Hexham and Matfen respectively. This year, the...Read Full Story - 11/11/20
Remembrance Service
The school came together this morning for a socially distanced Remembrance ceremony in front of the Main School. Our School and House Captains recited moving poems and readings as part of our Remembrance Ceremony. Clay poppies and a wreath were laid in memory of the fallen. The Last Post...Read Full Story
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