GEMS, yet again, saw the annual World Book Day celebration on Friday 3rd March 2017. Everyone came to school as their favourite book characters. There was a wide range of book characters from “Geek Girl” to “Harry Potter”. There was also a “favourite book competition” where pupils who took part found out the name of the teachers’ favourite books and whoever found the most would receive a prize.
On the 16th March, a Hindu Priest visited the school to talk about her religion and gave us the opportunity to ask our questions. The Year 8s who took part in this event said ‘We learned a lot more by talking to her than we would in a normal lesson; she was a really nice person and told us a lot about her religion.’
Throughout the entire year, students and teachers have been working non-stop to put on a spectacular performance of ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.
Last year, Ms Hodgson and Miss Thompson held auditions to see who would get the much-coveted parts in the play. After lots of deliberation the roles were decided and rehearsals began. The props also were being made: everything from sheep to pyramids and cacti to lamp posts. There were lots of other ways that people got involved, such as Backstage, Front of House, Lighting and the Band. Abby and Noor also did a fantastic job in designing the front cover for the programme, which everyone received who came to see the play.
On the 17th March all Year 8s walked to Gosforth Central Middle School to listen to the author Dave Cousins. He has written books including ‘Charlie Merrick’s Misfits’, ’15 Days Without a Head’ and ‘Waiting for Gonzo’.
To give everyone a chance to demonstrate their creative skills, GEMS organised a special event, the Winter Festival. Before the judging, the pupils of GEMS spent their own time creating stories, taking pictures, writing and practising plays and songs to showcase the pupils’ fabulous talent.
Good luck to everyone in the show . It's going to be spectacular. Ms Hodgson
Rugby is cancelled - Monday 3rd April
We are collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers in school. If we can collect enough vouchers, we can exchange them for cooking and PE equipment. If you shop at Sainbury's or know anyone who shops at Sainsbury's, PLEASE bring your vouchers in.
GEMS is taking part in the Children's Cancer Run on Sunday 21st May, 2017.
FOG (Friends of GEMS) are looking for a logo to represent themselves - and this is where you come in. We are inviting GEMS pupils to submit designs. Could it be you whose creation becomes the new face of FOG?
In assembly on 17th January, Mr Adcock told us all about parties and trips which are being organised as rewards for good attendance. After every term there will be a party where everyone will celebrate their 100% attendance. Then, at the end of the year, there will be a trip to the beach and ice cream parlour to celebrate a whole year of full attendance.
