On the day after Halloween, GEMS threw a disco for the occasion. It was going to be spooky, special and surreal. At 5:00 everybody started arriving in fantastic freaky costumes. It was held in the hall, where a DJ was playing some loud rock songs. These included the “Monster Mash”(very appropriate), “Up Town Funk” and “Macarena”. When these songs came on all the zombies and monsters took to the dance floor and busted some brilliant moves!
On Friday 14th of October the Year 7 and 8s girls’ team and boys’ team took part in a basketball tournament at Northumbria University on the Eagle’s Court. Over all, GEMS team came second though the girls won all of their games.
Year 7 have been busy learning about the importance of being charitable, and decided that as part of their work, they would like to collect items for a local food bank. So each class got busy, and as a result we raised a very generous amount of items that will be delivered to help those who need it most. Thank you so much for your kind donations, I know they will be greatly appreciated.
The Chain of Peace was a gathering of young people, sharing their ideas about peace. As soon as you walked into St Thomas’ church you could see many stunning ‘peaces’ of artwork including our amazing banner, hearts and candle. Katie did an excellent reading infront of many important people including The Mayor of Newcastle and two bishops.
Ellen in 8MR is another GEMS student who is achieving great things. She earned a gold, a silver and a bronze swimming medal in the May Philips Down's Syndrome British Nationals in Rugby last term.
On the 6th of December 2016, KS3 had a treat; an author visit! Philip came in and talked to us for the whole of lesson one. First he told us about how he became an author in the first place. Then he explained how he writes children’s books and which books he has written. Everybody was intrigued and asked lots of questions.
On the 11th of November 2016, in the afternoon, we walked to Gosforth Central for our exciting visit. We were going to meet Robin Stevens. She is the author of the one, the only, Murder Most Unladylike series! This series is absolutely out of this dimension.
On Tuesday 22nd November a small select group of Year 8 students went on a trip to Newcastle University to experience science at its best. The lecture focussed the science of the senses, and we got to see various experiments and investigations.
The bike club will be back in operation as of Thursday March 2nd.
GEMS are having a winter festival to celebrate the creative arts. It will be an inter-house competition and pupils are invited to submit a writing composition, a photo, a poem, a piece of music or a drama.
Here they are in the courtroom. 12 year eight students are taking part in a mock trial so they can learn more about the justice system. This is their first visit in preparation for the 'real' mock trial. Look out for more details in the upcoming newsletter.
Sana and Alannah from 6NS, Charlie from 6HT and, last but not least, Dylan from 6PW went to the Centre for Life on Wednesday 9th November.
