Autumn News 2018-19
CMS Secures Best Possible Outcome From One Day Ofsted Inspection
We are delighted to be able to share our Ofsted report with you. As we were previously recognised by Ofsted as being a ‘good’ school, this was a one day short inspection. There are 4 possible outcomes:
- Outcome 1 – the school continues to be a good school.
- Outcome 2 – the school remains good and there is sufficient evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school may be judged outstanding if it received a Section 5 two day inspection now.
- Outcome 3 – the lead inspector is not satisfied that the school would receive at least its current grade if a section 5 inspection were carried out now.
- Outcome 4 – the lead inspector has gathered evidence that suggests the school may be inadequate in one or more of the graded judgements under section 5 inspections.
What Happens When You Flush?The Water Explorers were treated to another visitor from Northumbrian Water on the 11th December. Rheanne came in to talk about what happens to waste water that is flushed down the drain. Find out more...
Hockey Tournament at QEHSKey Stage 2 enjoying the Hockey Tournament at QEHS, 15th November. Thank you to Mrs Parkin & Jo Holmes for training and supporting the teams.
Drenched or Dry?The Year 5 Water Explorers are doing a project on "Drenched or Dry". Find out more...
8J Gardening Enrichment Project
8J finished their gardening enrichment project this week. One of the groups tidied up the strawberry patches. Find out more...
CyberFirst Adventurers Course in Newcastle 3 November 2018Need help with your GCSE choices? Not sure where computer science could take you? Our CyberFirst Adventurers course for Year 7, 8 & 9 students gives you and your family the opportunity to see how studying computer science could potentially enhance your career prospects. Find out more ...
Northumberland School Admissions September 2019If your child is starting school or transferring to a different phase of education in September 2019 you need to apply for a place. Find out more...
Year 5 pupils impressA few days into the term and our new year 5 pupils continue to impress, demonstrating their abilities to look after each other and make new friends as well as work incredibly hard in their lessons. Find out more...
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Casting Call
Lion TV is now casting talented young chefs and aspiring restaurant bosses in years 5-9 to compete in a BRAND NEW series: THE RESTAURANT DREAM TEAM. Find out more...
Northumbrian Water VisitRichard Woodhouse from Northumbrian Water came to visit our Year 5 Water Explorers on 27th November. Find out more...
CMS Win 7-a-side district roundOn 9th November, competing against a high standard of opposition, Corbridge Middle School won the district round of the 7-a side football ESFA U11 Danone Nations Cup competitions. They will now represent the West Tyne area at Northumberland county round.
RNLI Visit
The RNLI were in school this afternoon, talking to year 5 about Grace Darling and water safety.
How do I keep my child safe online?
As part of our parent consultation evenings this term, we will be providing an opportunity for parents to find out more about how to keep their children safe online with Parent Zone information and advice available throughout the evening. Find out more...
Sponsored Walk raises over £3,000A very big thank you and well done to everyone who has contributed to our Sponsored Walk fundraiser. So far, we have collected over £3,000 which will go towards enrichment activities throughout the school. A special 'well done' to the following classes who have raised the most in their year group and will be rewarded with a non- uniform day: 5M, 6S, 7BP, 8V
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Summer News 2017-18
Outcomes of Consultation on Education in the West of Northumberland
Fantastic news - The report on the Education in the West by Andy Johnson has been released and is attached below. I am delighted that we are being listened to and that this report proposes that Corbridge Middle School stays open within a 3-tier system across the Hexham partnership. We look forward to continuing to work together with colleagues across the partnership to provide the very best educational experience we can for all our children. We will be in touch again when we have had time to consider the report and its potential implications fully.
Thank you so much for all your support throughout the consultations - it really is appreciated.
Jane Kennedy
Headteacher
Thank you so much for all your support throughout the consultations - it really is appreciated.
Jane Kennedy
Headteacher
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Sculpture Competition for Schools - Teacher Guide
Inspire your pupils to design and create a sculpture make entirely out of waste materials. The sculpture can be no more than 1 meter in any dimension. Encourage them to use their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) skills to create something amazing. Find out more...
Spring News 2017-18
Education in the West Consultation thank you letter from Wayne DaleyWe have received the attached thank you letter from Wayne Daley Northumberland County Council.
Immunisation Program InformationThe immunisation team now have a link to their services which provides information to schools and parents regarding their vaccination programmes and further information regarding the vaccines that are given to children. Find out more...
Education in the West of NorthumberlandThere is currently a consultation about education in the West of Northumberland.
One of the proposed models would result in the closure of Corbridge Middle School. We are keen to gather your views and provide any information you need. |
Joint Letter to CouncillorsThe Head Teachers and Chairs of Governors of 15 schools in West Northumberland have sent a joint letter to Councillors Peter Jackson and Wayne Daley, the Regional Schools Commissioner, Damian Hinds (Secretary of State for Education), Guy Opperman (our local MP) and Nick Oliver (our local councillor).
Hexham TV videoHexham TV have compiled this video of some of our pupils articulating their views about the proposed changes to education in the West of Northumberland. Find out more...
Key Stage 2 SATs InformationOn 19 March the school held an information evening for Parents of children in Year 6 who will be taking the end of Key Stage 2 SATs tests in 2018. Find out more...
Local MP responds to enrichment homework letter!
Our pupil Stan sent a letter about shale gas extraction to the Houses of Parliament. Local MP Guy Opperman replied: "I know Corbridge Middle very well, having visited three times in the last eight months. I really enjoyed reading your letter, I always love to hear my constituents' opinions on lots of different issues." Find out more...
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Autumn News 2017-18
Tynedale Community Learning Trust updateWe would like to give you an update about the progress of our application to form our proposed Tynedale Community Learning Trust MAT. Find out more...
£1 Coins
Please note that the old £1 coins will cease to be legal tender on Sunday 15th October.
The last day that school are able to accept these coins will be Thursday 12th October. This will allow us to bank them on the Friday, as the bank will not accept them after this date. Please do not send in any old £1 coins after 12th October as these will be returned to you. Northumberland Pupil Health and Wellbeing Survey 2017Our school has agreed to participate in a very important Health and Wellbeing Survey, this will support the work of Public Health and Children’s Services within the Local Authority and we stand to benefit substantially through our participation in the survey. Find out more...
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Northumberland Pupil Health and Wellbeing Survey 2017Our school has agreed to participate in a very important Health and Wellbeing Survey, this will support the work of Public Health and Children’s Services within the Local Authority and we stand to benefit substantially through our participation in the survey. Find out more...
Year 8 pupils applications for admission to high schoolThe deadline for applications for admission to high and secondary schools in Northumberland for the academic year 2018-19 is 31 October 2017. Applications for pupils residing in Northumberland must be made to Northumberland County Council. Applications for pupils residing in County Durham must be made to Durham County Council.
Girls Cricket Team Impress at National Finals
The girls’ cricket team earned the opportunity to compete in the national finals of the Chance to Compete U13 softball competition at Edgbaston. Find out more...
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Summer News 2016-17
Snapchat Snap MapThere have been concerns raised in the media about Snap Map, a new feature of Snapchat. Find out more...
Hexham Courant 2 tier editorial 07-07-2017The Courant suggests 'no tears at the prospect of two tiers?' Our drop ins for current and future parents have shown that this is definitely not the case. We are passionate about our 3-tier schools. Find out more...
Water Explorers
This week Corbridge Middle School is Global School of the Week for Water Explorers. Find out more...
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Hadrian Learning Trust ConsultationHadrian Learning Trust are proposing to bring together Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle School to create a single 11-18 Secondary school. Find out more...
Tynedale Community Learning Trust
We are seeking the views of our parents, staff and wider community on us becoming part of a Multi Academy Trust with other like-minded schools locally who share our visions and have similar values to ours.
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Spring News 2016-17
Operation Encompass
The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in a domestic abuse incident. Following an incident at home, children will often arrive at school distressed, upset and unprepared for the day. Find out more ...
Co-op Community Fund
For the next 6 months Corbridge Middle School will be benefiting from the Co-op community fund. Find out more...
Christmas Memory Cafe
This half term during the enrichment project 8W have looked at how we can extend our school values of respect and care for others into the community. Find out more...
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Meredith is a champion
Meredith attended the Northern under 13 Olympic weightlifting championships and came 1st in her category making her a Northern Champion. Find out more...
Christmas Fayre 2016
Our annual Christmas Fayre which took place this year on the 3rd December 2016 was delightful! Your donations on our non-uniform day, of chocolates and bottles, meant we had really well stocked tombola stalls - thank you! Find out more...
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Autumn News 2016-17
Christmas Fayre Raffle WinnersThis years Christmas fayre grand raffle raised almost £900 for Corbridge Middle School P.T.A. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all the local businesses who donated so many great prizes. Find out more...
Sponsored Walk Raises Over £2300
Despite some ominous looking clouds, the weather held last Friday afternoon for our annual sponsored walk. Each lap was approximately half a mile around the school grounds and the children did so well, a few managing more than 10 miles! Find out more...
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Consultation on Admission ArrangementsAll schools must have admission arrangements that set out clearly how children will be admitted to schools. Consultation is now open on Northumberland County Council's proposed Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools for entry into Reception and transfers to middle and secondary school in September 2018. Find out more...
Girls Cricket Team Impress at National Finals
The girls’ cricket team earned the opportunity to compete in the national finals of the Chance to Compete U13 softball competition at Edgbaston. Find out more...
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Summer News 2015-16
Summer FayreOn Monday 18th July at 2pm We will be holding our first Summer Fayre. The fayre will be run by our PTA, along with the children who will be putting on a variety of stalls and games. You are very welcome to come along and join us for an afternoon of fun! Please encourage your child to bring along their pocket money so they can have a go on the stalls and support the PTA.
Parent Governor VacancyA vacancy has arisen on the Governing Board for the appointment of one Parent Governor. Parent Governors must be elected by the parents of pupils at the school and must themselves have children at the school. Find out more...
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Parents forumParents at our recent Parent’s Forum asked for some more information about academies and multi- academy trusts. Find out more...
The Waggle Dance
On Monday 23rd May we are all going to take part in a world record attempt for "The Largest Waggle Dance". Find out more...
World Tour Menu
To celebrate the make-over our dining room has had over the Easter break we are going on a world tour with our menus during our first week back. Find out more...
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Spring News 2015-16
SATs Information Evening
We were pleased to see so many Year 6 parents at our recent SATs information evening. If you were unable to attend, you will receive a letter shortly. Find out more...
Year 6 Beamish Visit
On Thursday 21st January, Year 6 went on a full day visit to Beamish Museum as part of our current Humanities topic ‘Crime and punishment across the ages’. Find out more...
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Voss Ski Venture 2016
Get the latest updates including images and video clips from our Year 7 Voss Ski Venture. find out more ...
Year 6 SATs Information Evening
As you are most probably aware, year 6 pupils will be taking important examinations in May often referred to as ‘SATs’. In order to enable you to support your child as much as possible, we would like to invite you to an information evening on Wednesday 3rd February beginning at 6:30pm. Find out more...
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Autumn News 2015-16
Caricature workshop
This term, Year 7 have been looking at portraits and faces in their art lessons. On Friday 16th October a caricature artist will visit Corbridge Middle School to hold 'workshops' with pupils in their art classes. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to see an artist at work and experience an enjoyable style of drawing.
Assessment: Life without levels
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Garden Project receives Royal Horticultural Society Award
Corbridge Middle School's garden project has been given a level 3 School Gardening Award by the Royal Horticultural Society Campaign for School Gardening!
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This is a time of significant change in education. There are changes nationally to both the curriculum and to assessment. This booklet aims to provide you with information about what is changing and how it will affect your child.
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Summer News 2014-15
Oliver! |
Journey to Justice |
We are very proud of the Corbridge Middle School tradition of musical shows. We believe that these are more than “just a show”. They offer a large number of pupils on the stage; in design and props; on lights and on sound; a chance to work hard together with staff, as a team, to create something special. Oliver! was performed on 1st, 2nd and 3rd July 2015. Find out more...
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Corbridge Middle School pupils have been asked to respond to the theme of Justice as part of the Journey to Justice month long project. Find out more...
Corbridge Middle School rated 'Good' by Ofsted
Following their inspection on 21 to 22 April 2015 Ofsted have announced that Corbridge Middle School has achieved a 'Good' rating. Find out more...
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Spring News 2014-15
Voss Ski Venture 2015
Get the latest updates including images and video clips from our Year 7 Voss Ski Venture. find out more ...
PSHE & Citizenship
PSHE and Citizenship at Corbridge Middle School promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. Find out more ...
Pupils visit the Festival of Maths at the Centre for Life
“I really enjoyed learning about the stars with maths in geography at the planetarium. We learnt about longitude and latitude which was really fun.” Find out more...
Parental questionnaire
In December 2014 the school sent out a parental questionnaire. We had a very good response and thank you for taking the time to share your views. we have now collated the results. Find out more ...
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Pupils visit newsroom
Youngsters from Corbridge Middle School have become journalists as part of a newsletter project. Groups of pupils have visited the Hexham Courant newsroom as part of the project, gaining an insight into the newspaper and its activities, as well as having question and answer sessions with editor Colin Tapping and senior staff member Myles Hodnett.
Curriculum Enrichment
Curriculum enrichment is high on our agenda here at Corbridge Middle School. We strive to enrich our student’s education by drawing upon the combination of talents and interests of staff within our school and using the talents and experiences of others from outside of the school. Find out more …
Charming Corbridge Calendar
The ‘Charming Corbridge’ calendar 2015 has been produced by the PTA of Corbridge Middle School to raise funds. The price is £5 and we have stock available in school.
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Autumn News 2014-15
Charity fundraisingThe children and Parents of Corbridge Middle School are always extremely generous in their support for charities. Throughout the Autumn 2014 term we made substantial contributions to the charities below. Find out more ...
Christmas Fayre
Come along and join us at the Corbridge Middle School Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November from 1.00pm - 3.00pm in the school hall for Tombola, bottles, gifts & children’s stalls,raffle, visit from Santa, refreshments and much, much, more...
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Peace, love & understanding
A large number of children have taken part in our school Art competition to create a poster. The theme of the competition is Peace, love and understanding. It has been organised by the Lions club which is an international organisation and therefore this competition is taking place in many different countries. Find out more ...
More Than Dance!
Over 20 children in Key Stage 2 have volunteered to take part in a festival which will showcase at Hexham Abbey on Friday 17th October and Saturday 18th October. Find out more...
Maths Calculation Policy
The Maths Calculation Policy has been devised to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 for the teaching and learning of mathematics and is also designed to give pupils a consistent and smooth progression of learning in calculations across the Key Stage 1 and 2. Find out more ...
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Spring News 2013-14
Year 7 Ski visit to Norway
A group of Year 7 children visited Voss, Norway in February 2014. A ski blog was created during the visit with pictures, videos and daily updates. Find out more ...
Sport Relief 2014
On Friday 21st March the school participated in activities for Sports Relief Day and raised a total of £435. The children came to school in fancy dress, much of which was sports themed. We held a Fun Run for the whole school on our athletics field which was preceded by a very vigorous warm up led by our visiting dance teacher. The children took part with great enthusiasm, many of them completing up to 16 or 17 laps!
Wear a Hat Day
The children enjoyed taking part in “Wear a Hat Day” in aid of Brain Tumour Research on Friday 28th March. Some of the children also entered a competition to design a hat on the theme of a book. Find out more ...
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Year 6 SATs Parents Information Evening
On the 25 February 2014 the school held a Parents Evening for Year 6 Parents where we shared information regarding the forthcoming SATs. If you wouldlike to access the resources shared on the evening please click on the following link. Find out more ...
Safer Internet Day
We are joining hundreds of other organisations across the UK in celebrating Safer Internet Day and promoting the safe and responsible use of Technology. Safer Internet Day 2014 is on Tuesday 11th February 2014, with the theme ‘Let’s create a better internet together’, offering the opportunity to focus on both the creative things that children and young people are doing online, as well as the role that we all play in helping to create a better internet. Find out more ...
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Autumn News 2013-14
Children in Need
Children and staff took part in fundraising for children in Need on Friday15th November. The school arranged a Cake Bake sale with many volunteer bakers from all year groups, demonstrating their creativity and providing us with sweet delights during morning break. Find out more ...
PTA Christmas Fayre
Thanks and congratulations to our PTA for a very successful and enjoyable Christmas Fayre this year. Ann Fraser the new PTA chair would like to thank you all for your generosity. The fayre has raised in the region of £2,500 which is greatly appreciated by the school.
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Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas jumper day on Friday 29th November was a huge success. The event, organised by our PTA to support the PTA Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December 2013. Thank you to all parents and carers who very kindly supported the event and donated a wide range of gifts for the event. Find out more ...
Sports Review
All children started following a revised curriculum of football and hockey in the first half term. They also made a start on fitness and rugby (contact Y7 & Y8, tag and touch for Y5&6). At the start of the Autumn term each class was given the opportunity to vote on the sports that they would prefer to take part in after Christmas. Find out more...
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Summer News 2012-13
Charity Cake Bake Sale
Well done to Sophie Forster in Year 6 for organising a charity fundraising event on 16th June 2013. With help from our 'resident' baking squad, we were able to raise £87.35 for the diabetes charity at the RVI. Well done to all those involved, especially our bakers and of course, Sophie Foster for organising the event.
Year 8 Residential visit Derwent Hill
Photographs from our Year 8 residential visit to Derwent Hill are now available to view. Find out more...
Year 8 Fire Station Visit
Each year, groups of children visit Hexham Fire Station for an insight into the important work they undertake. In April a small group of Year 8 children took part in the visit. Find out more...
Comic Relief Fundraising 2013
Well done to the entire school community for making this year's Comic Relief fundraising events special. A host of events involving all children and staff have raised £1369.00 so far. Find out more...
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Grease the musical
Our school production took place this year on 3rd, 4th and 5th of July. It was a showcase of talents in music, dance and drama and was thoroughly enjoyed by the sell out audience each evening. Very well done to all of the children involved and thank you for the very postive comments from parents and family members. Find out more...
Super 8 Cricket Tournament
On 6th June we entered two teams into the Super 8 Cricket Tournament in Tynedale. The overall aim was to qualify for a place in the Northumberland Games on 28th June 2013. Find out more...
Wildlife Garden Makeover
With the help of the Tynedale Rotary Club and some talented parents we have started to revitalise the garden to allow us to make more of this secret wildlife area. Find out more...
Parental Questionnaire 2013
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to the questionnaire we sent out recently. Your views are very helpful to the school and we always do our best to act on the comments that have been made. We have collated the results.
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Spring News 2012-13
Made in Corbridge
Year 8 have been working on a joint DT & ICT project called 'Made in Corbridge'. The project required students to undertake a range of tasks: design and make a product, create a web page, model the costs ad much more. Link currently disabled as we begin new projects for Year 8 in 2013-14.
Safer Internet Day 2013
Safer Internet Day 2013 will be the tenth edition of the event, and will take place on Tuesday 5 February 2013. The theme for the day is 'Online rights and responsibilities', when we will encourage users to 'Connect with respect'. The event will be launched in our whole-school assembly by Mrs Henderson. Find out more ...
Update from the slopes in Voss
We have just received a few images from Mrs Soloman who is currently away with a group of Year 7 children ski-ing in Voss. The images look like the children are having a good time and there is plenty of snow. Find out more ...
Cross-Country County Championship
Ten children from school qualified to represent Tynedale at the Northumberland County Championships by finishing in the top 16 of the Tynedale area championships. Find out more ...
We've made a difference!
Well done to Mrs Ricketts and her team of helpers for organising the fundraising event selling soft toys. A BIG thank you to everyone who made a purchase to support St Oswald's Hospice. The school raised a total of £454.41 for the charity.
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Northumberland School Games
Our Year 8 girls football team attended the first ever Northumberland School Games Festival on Tuesday 24 April 2013 in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Find out more ...
Year 6 Tudor Day
On Friday 8th March children in Year 6 participated in Tudor Day as part of the Humanities curriculum. A full day of activities was organised with support from from Woodhorn Museum and Hexham Old Gaol. Find out more ...
Letter from the President
After drawing a caricature in Art at school, one of our pupils was delighted when she found out the image she had drawn made it all the way to the USA and was shown to President Barack Obama. Find out more ...
Key Stage 2 SATs Information
On 17January 2013, the school held an information evening regarding SATs for Parents of children in Year 6. Information from the evening can be found on our dedicated SATs pages. Find out more ...
Maths Challenge!
Mr Woodward has provided a Maths challenge for you to work on. Take a look at the challenege - there's one for each year group in school. Find out more ...
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Autumn News 2012-13
National anti-bullying week
19-23 November 2012 marks the national anti-bullying campaign in England. Although anti-bullying is always high on our agenda additioanl activities and events have been taking place in school. Find out more ...
Y6 visit to St James' Park
Mr Whitfield took a group of Year 6 pupils to an event at St James' Park as part of their PSHCEE studies.. Find out more ...
Switch-Off Fortnight!
Our Eco-group have once again joined the 'Switch-Off Fornight' campaign. Last year saw more than 4,400 schools taking part; some reporting energy savings of up to 20% as a result! Find out more ...
A warm welcome awaits our Brazilian visitors
The school will welcome and host for 1 week, a group of visiting teachers from Sao Paulo, Brazil from the 7th November 2012. The visit ispart of a British Council Connecting Classrooms project. Find out more ...
How safe are your children online?
Thinkuknow.co.uk provides online advice and guidance for Parents and Carers. Find out more ..
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A memorable Christmas fayre
A very BIG thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas fayre on saturday 8th December 2012. A very enjoyable and festive afternoon was enjoyed by those who attended. The event raised over £2,500 for PTA funds. Thank you!
Pupil's Harness Wind Power
Corbridge Middle School students put their science, design technology, engineering and maths talents to the test in a one-day challeng with support from the Smallpeice Trust. Find out more...
Kiln Pit Hill for Science Club
Some members of our Science Club participated in an art competition on the theme of wind energy. Find out more ...
Year 8 visit to Killhope Lead Mining Village
As part of the Humanities curriculum, pupils in Year 8 visited Killhope Lead Mining Village to learn about life in the 19th century for a lead miner. Find out more..
Year 7 visit to Prudhoe Castle
Year 7 visited Prudhoe Castle in September 2012 as part of their study of Castles in Humanities. The morning visit provided our pupils with an opportunity to larn first-hand about castles and their defensive features. Find out more ...
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Summer News 2011-12
Boy Band 'Eli Prime' deliver a message
Drugs Awareness was given a new face when boy band 'Eli Prime' came into school to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs. Pupils in each year group were thoroughly entertained and a very important message was very well received. Find out more ...
Launching the Olympics
June saw the launch of our Olympic celebrations with a fantastic line up of events and activties offered to pupil's in all year groups. Find out more...
Katy Storie
Follow your dreams! CMS students listened in wonder as two inspirational athletes – Craig Heap (professional gymnast), and Katy Storie (womans English rugby player). Find out more ...
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Craig Heap
British Olympic gymnast Craig Heap visited school on 18 June as part of our Olympic celebration week. Craig was also joined by Katy Storie, who plays for the British women's rugby team. Find out more ...
Olympic Summer Concert
Our Summer term musical extravaganza was inspired by the London 2012 Olympics. A wonderful eveing with perfromances by hundreds of students from all year groups. Find out more here..
Torch Bearing Relay
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