The BBC visit took place on the 4th of April, when the press team (the group who put together this newsletter) got the chance to see how this branch of the media works.

As part of the visit, we went to the CBBC section of the studios which is where we did our own Diddy Dick and Dom show and where we saw part of the Wolfblood set. Then we learnt some interesting facts for example that the big fluffy boom microphone is called the ‘dead cat ’and a small microphone a ‘dead kitten’. (No cats were harmed in the writing of this article). As well as that, we were able to learn the secrets of the BBC’s studios. 

GEMS swam past expectations in the swimming gala. (Sorry…) They came 3rd out of five schools and, even though they didn’t win the competition, each child represented the school in a fantastic way. Fifteen children should be exceptionally proud of themselves: Rebecca, Ben, Miyla, Dillon, Izzy, Rosie, Sky, Issay, Matthew, Lydia, Finlay, Joe, Abbie, Marcie and Erica.

Daft as a Brush’ is a very successful cancer transportation charity that works with adults and children around the North East. Cancer is a life threatening illness that can occur to anybody at any time in their lives. More than 1 in 3 people will suffer from cancer and will need treatment, quite frequently. ‘Daft as a Brush’ will be there (free of charge) to transport any possible passengers.

Four talented footballers from GEMS who are part of the Newcastle Schools District Under 13 team, helped achieve an historic victory by winning the Inter-Association Football Trophy. It is the first time that the competition has been won by the Newcastle Under 13 side and 87 years since any Newcastle team brought the trophy to the city.

We have 4 new morning sports clubs starting this term open to both boys and girls.

GEMS are having a disco on Wednesday June 7th. Tickets are available on ParentPay and from Mrs Skelton.