Issue 62 | 15 February 2019 THiS Week Welcome I hope you are all looking forward to a relaxing half term break.

I have most enjoyed being out and about visiting various I would be keen to hear from you, as parents, if you would lessons this week. I led a whole school assembly on Monday also like to share ideas on how we can further improve our around our theme of the week, Waste. I was delighted to Eco-School status. stand in front of our pupils and discuss plastic, something we have seen and heard a lot about in recent months. I Lastly, may I remind you about our upcoming PTA Quiz Night tasked both School Councils, Prep and Senior, with exploring on Friday 29 March. It would be wonderful if you could how we as a school can contribute to reducing single use save this date to come along and show your support for the plastic. Later in the week, I was thrilled to visit Year 1 and Friends of THS. 2 to see their work creating posters to raise awareness about the importance of tackling such an issue; you can see Wishing you a restful half term. their brilliant work in our Photo Gallery on page 12. Their Best wishes, knowledge of this global problem was incredible, and made me very proud indeed. Kirsty Mackenzie, Head

1 U12 Indoor Hockey vs Inter House Cross The U12 girls were away to Red House for their hockey Country An excellent effort across the Senior forced to be inside. fixture but, with the weather taking a turn, the fixture was School and Sixth Form saw record race competitors and fun run participants. Our girls, having not played much The B team then came on to follow Well done to our winners: indoor hockey, quickly adapted to the from the A team’s great start. Some of U15 Hockey vs 2nd - Jack B Prep Year 7/8 Boys change. our Year 6 girls were playing up for 3rd - Euan W THS played two fantastic games Macmillan 1st - Will M the Senior side, demonstrating their Year 9/10 Girls against Red House School U10s last The U15 boys’ hockey team was The A team started well and got on the 2nd - Kiyan B Friday. excellent ability. away to Macmillan Academy earlier 1st - Peta C last week. 3rd - Archie F-H Both teams were outstanding in 2nd - Isabelle B game then became more and more end The game ended up in a 1-0 loss but score sheet early in the first half. The A strong start from the THS boys Year 7/8 Girls defence, turning over many balls. the girls played some great hockey led to constant pressure on the 3rd - Zara S to end, but when the second goal went Macmillan defence and goalkeeper, 1st - Anna S We worked hard to bring the ball considering their relative inexperience Senior Mixed in, the THS girls were able to see out and it was just a matter of time down to the shooters and create before we broke the deadlock. in this indoor sport. 2nd - Layla K 1st - Harry D the rest of the game. A nice 2-0 win to Another short corner and Yash lots of chances. 3rd - Alexandra F/Emily J 2nd - Brandon D Our U11B girls gave their start off the evening. Mr Thomas the D. finished strongly from the edge of Year 9/10 Boys 3rd - Laura H best performance of the year, Some impressive performances demonstrating great passing and to mention; Finn and Will both 1st - Ben P Miss Turnbull Year 9 County Hockey Tournament stepped up two year groups and excellent movement around the had strong games in defence and Year 10 Netball U19 Netball court. After a fantastic evening of Hockey, the A particular well done to Maia Results as follows: midfieldBen worked respectively. hard on the right hand Year 10 A&B teams played two Our Under 19 squad enjoyed an side along with Gregor and JJ, who for being awarded Player of the very competitive games against excellent 37-21 win over Polam A team; 6-5 (POM Evie) kept things solid at the back. Sam Egglescliffe School last week, both Hall School yesterday evening. YearIndoor 9 girls County finished Tournament unbeaten - drawing in the Tournament for the THS team. also had a good game at left back B team; 4-0 (POM Holly) showing, some impressive lifts and teams showing excellent team spirit Well done to those girls who played 1-1 against Yarm and winning matches Miss Turnbull skills. with close results. up from Year 9 and 10 respectively. Mrs Leighton against Red House, Egglescliffe and When the occasional pressure from Macmillan Academy did come, Macmillan. goalkeeper Euan stood tall and kept a clean sheet. This meant the tournament went Craig had yet another very strong to goal difference as we were tied game and gave a great pass to Josh towards the end of the second half to see THS take a 2-0 lead. fordifference first place. did Unfortunately,not go in our favour, goal but A great performance from the boys and a good win.

Mr Thomas finishingexcellent Countyachievement. Runners Up is still an

2 www.teessidehigh.co.uk 3 A new Tea-Time friend in Concert Nursery This term’s Tea-Time We have welcomed a new member to Nursery this Concert took place on week, Rosie the sausage Monday 11 February where dog! A special visitor to a warm audience was treated to a rather special piano Our World

We have been teaching Rosie how to count and recognise letters. We have also recital. Year 1 and 2 children had fun been showing her all the exciting things we do in Nursery and caring for her. We Reception exploring the various micro even made a bed for her so when all got a little too much and she needed a sleep, Children from Year 2 to Sixth Form one of my favourite composers, Sergei habitats that can be found in our she had somewhere warm and cosy to rest! EYFS had a special visitor to class stunned us with beautiful, expressive Rachmaninov. Pieces like this really school woodland area earlier this month. Miss Hall last week. and complex playing in solo and duet put the piano and pianist through their

pieces, all performed on our lovely paces! The children soon realised that Following our exploration of the most insects don’t hang around grand piano. and therefore they had to be quick Year 2 Class Assembly story Little Red Riding Hood, we GradeAlfie Taylor-Clarke, 5 with Merit andwho is has working just passed with their observations when invited a real Grandma for an overturning logs and digging up the The children in Year 2 performed their class assembly last YankeeLouisa PalmerDoodle inplayed a duet firm with favourite her towards his GCSE Music examination, week, to an appreciative audience ready to learn more interview. mud! teacher, Mrs Connor. performed both a solo and a duet, with about Mathematics. Our boys and girls have most Alexander’s Grandma kindly Darcey-Rue Richardson performed two enjoyed a half term packed with Major General Calculate had come to inspect the troops but not for their usual Coolmyself by alongside. Stephen Wood Alfie’s was solo just entitled that, accepted our invitation and outdoor education; it has been a uniform check. The soldiers were put through their paces to demonstrate their pieces including the very lively On a as we were transported to a jazz café. pleasure exploring our beautiful knowledge and understanding of various mathematical concepts, including answered our many questions. bike, from Grade 1. surroundings with them in more number bonds, times tables, fractions, measuring and shapes. Leroy Anderson’s Jazz Legato followed Emmeline McGloin had us all dancing detail. We found out that she doesn’t suit and completed a varied, balanced The children have worked incredibly hard to learn not only their script but four in our seats with a fun rendition of Mrs Kennedy catchy songs and lots of movement. have a wolf living near her, only and most enjoyable programme from They all looked fabulous in their Abba’s Mamma Mia and Emily Hunter all of our performers. costumes and really did give 100% for squirrels! performed Purcell’s Rondeau. An enormous well done to all, and Our favourite part of the interview their final performance. Our older students were not to be left thank you to our wonderful audience Well done to all of the children and was when she told us she loves out, either. Georgia Okey in Year 12 thank you to all of the parents for for your support and attendance. helping to learn lines and providing being a Grandma. is currently preparing for her Grade 8 some wonderful costumes. Mrs Shevels examination and performed the very Mrs Clapton Mrs Kennedy challenging and emotive Elegie by

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At the beginning of this term, children in Years 3 Year 6 pupils have been putting the finishing touches to and 4 thought about the in 2010 and 2014 as part of an International Primary groups or communities to their news reports focusing on the flooding in Pakistan Curriculum Geography task. which they belong and the Construction Club The groups were formed based upon so that the pupils could appear to be Year 1 Plants to these groups, as part of their studies in RE. their individual skill sets. For example, in different locations; in this case, either specific signs of belonging Every Friday lunchtime, a group each group would contain a strong Pakistan or the BBC newsroom! Year 1 have been busy investigating and this enabled them to generate of Prep children come together both religious and non-religious. This a range of questions to investigate reader to help with research, a strong what plants need to grow as part of They identified a wide range of groups, to tackle various construction (like: Do women wear the Kirpan actor in order to communicate the story their IPC unit Our World. challenges as part of our co- Ifnews you reports,would like please to view head our over finished to the about ‘Khalsa’ Sikhs, the Five Ks and the (or dagger)?; Why is the Kara bangle then led in to the class finding out curricular offering. effectively and an iMovie/tech expert so Year 6 blog using the link below: symbolic meaning of these. usually made of steel?) They set up a control experiment that the many scenes of the report could These challenges have ranged by planting beans in different www.y6-ths.blogspot.co.uk The children found handling the Five Mrs Peacock from building the tallest structure be expertly cut and woven together. environments, such as only planting Ks really helpful to their understanding possible from six sheets of paper Mr Griffiths Green screen technology was employed in soil and exposing the beans to and sellotape, to building a boat the light, but not giving them any Year 5 IPC pennies for at least 10 seconds that can float and support 25 water. Microbes are everywhere They then put seeds in a sealed bag - we just can’t see them. usingpaper onlycups cling and ductfilm, tape.straws, 4 with some damp kitchen roll and This week, children will be building some can be harmful. their designs for a vehicle made put these on the Year 1 classroom Some can be beneficial and The current IPC unit in Year 5 is from recyclables, powered only window, creating a mini water Water for Everyone and pupils have from the air from a balloon! cycle. been sharing what they know about microbes. They have discussed the Mrs Peacock The children decided that these following questions: Why is it important that we wash our Holiday Camps Where might people come into contact hands with clean soap and water? beans would not grow as they did with unclean water? We are delighted to provide you with We are also running another popular further opportunities for pupils aged Mini MAC Camp; an outdoor and not have any soil. harmful water-borne micro- adventurous opportunity for children Our water is treated before it arrives What else can we find out about 6-14 to be engaged in Holiday Camp organisms? at our taps – but is everybody in the provision during the Easter break. aged 8-14 to take on a range of exciting Imagine their surprise when, a few world lucky enough to have clean, activities in a range of stunning local Following last year’s successful summer locations over three days. days later, they started to spot some treated water? microbe and have created a movie Pupils have researched a specific course, we are once again working We hope this will help with your shoots! How do germs spread from one person poster about their chosen waterborne with Martin Gray Football Academy to childcare planning over the coming to another? germ. provide a four day football camp during weeks. Please visit our website for Mrs McCullagh Mrs Bryson the Easter holidays. more details.

6 www.teessidehigh.co.uk 7 Bridging the Gap; Transition to THS Sixth Form Artist of the Month Warhorse Students were mesmerised by the Students from Year 11 and Year 12 We are delighted to announce that Kiyan Bayat is our Artist National Theatre production of Warhorse at Sunderland Empire this who are keen to get a head start of the Month for February. week. with their progression planning The horror and humanity of war is Kiyan has been working with a variety catching print. presented through the eyes of Joey, visited Durham University for a a horse, brought to life on stage by of media on the theme of animals. hand-stringed puppets. A horse was busy afternoon on Wednesday 13 Well done, Kiyan! not the only animal to grace the stage; He has produced some fabulous February. with the audience! observation drawings as well as an eye Mrs Machan a farmyard goose was a firm favourite Joey’s journey from a farm in Devon to We were hosted by St. Chad’s the frontline was both entertaining and poignant, portraying the best and worst College, which has topped the of humanity. every examination candidate. that we had our own new Debating university’s academic league tables for This was an amazing experience for our Club leaders with us. Not only does Dr Eleanor Spencer-Regan, Vice- Year 8 pupils and one I am sure they will never forget. the Durham Union Debating Society strongthe last agenda five years, for inclusionas well as and having social a Principal of the college and lecturer in PS. Calling all book lovers! Get ready host debates with speakers such as for an exciting programme of events on the English Department, offered to put justice. World Book Day on Thursday 7 March. Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, but St. Bring your favourite book to school as keen sixth form students in touch with part of our day of fun. Durham itself continues to have a high Chad’s Physics PhD student, Hannah undergraduates taking their chosen Mrs Reid place in national and global rankings. Earnshaw, who is a candidate for the subjects. Mars mission, also recently addressed University student ambassadors Art visit to London Dr Spencer-Regan also talked to us the house. took us on a very hilly tour of the key about the collegiate system and the On Thursday 31 January, Year 10 and sites in the medieval university city, Our Year 11 and 12 students began 11 students set off bright and early admissions process, and chaplain, Fr. on a trip which would take in three including the modern science site, the to see how they themselves could David Rushton, gave us a taste of both renowned London Art galleries. library and some of the locations used be making an impact in their chosen the student lifestyle and the skills A busy day commenced with a visit in Harry Potter of self-motivation and independent to the Saatchi Gallery, where students filming. worldfield and in abe few taken years seriously time. in the real were wowed by the abstract work of Back at St. Chad’s, THS Sixth Form learning students need. Georgii Uvs. The Full Circle Exhibition students formed a panel to give After a tour of the college, our evening was painted in UV sensitive pigments Britain, where students had a chance future projects. Both university staff stressed support and answer questions which changed colour as we viewed to walk through The History of Art, The day was topped off by a visit to a the importance of being able to them, an effect created by UV light. taking in movements from the 1600s from Year 11 about the best way to pizza.finished sociably in Ask Italian for restaurant for dinner before returning construct a logical argument and to the present day, including the work Students were amused by the antics of to , where luckily the approach their GCSEs in order to of Yorkshire sculptor Henry Moore. hold a reasoned debate, both as an An informative and extremely people immersed in virtual reality and threatened snow hadn’t fallen and all achieve the success they deserve, wearing VR goggles in the We live in were able to get home safely! undergraduate and in the world of afternoon for all. how to pick their A-level subjects and an ocean of air exhibition. very popular and provided lots of The final gallery, Tate Modern, proved Mrs Machan work. It was great to be able to tell her inspiration to both year groups for how to avoid the distractions faced by Miss Bird A bus ride later we arrived at Tate

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the Talent 2030 National the final judging stage in Engineering Competition Performing in Prep Year 13 next steps for Girls. Working with In our PSHE lesson, Year 13 The competition invites girls to solve excellent tradition at the Big Bang Fair. The Wildlife Trust Our Year 10 GCSE Drama students have been developing students attempted to make our the major challenges of the 21st In 2016, then Year 9 pupils Hannah, own meals after having searched Students may remember two years ago century, showing how engineering Gabriella and Jenni were crowned their devising skills this week. The Senior students created for recipes to prepare for living when we were lucky enough to spot makes a difference to people and the winners of the Application of Science a performance of Little Red Riding Hood for our EYFS pupils away from home. The dishes ranged planet. Award at the competition’s regional grounds. who have been looking at fairy tales in their lessons. from a delicious chocolate cake to a some newly fledged owls in the school classic parmo and the ever popular round at Teesside University. Following Thanks to The Wildlife Trust and their The girls used their project to explore spaghetti bolognese. We all enjoyed their success, they received an invite Wings over Teesside scheme we are The cast presented Little Red, the Wolf Mrs Clapton and Miss Hall said that engineering solutions to modern day ourselves - it was a great learning planning to install an owl box in the and Grandma, along with the Mother, the EYFS pupils were very engaged to present a display at the Principia experience and we all feel a little problems, designing a bike that can school woods. the Woodcutter and Villagers in the with the story and made the following Schools Conference in York, where more prepared for our next step be wired into the mains supply in any Our Pop Up Science Club will also be story. Other students added a dance comments afterwards: they met astronaut Major Tim Peake. into the real world! home so that families can generate building their own bird boxes. They won two national prizes in the their own electricity. Their aim is “I’m never talking to strangers EVER!” Sarah, Year 13 We will keep you posted of our sequence with flowers and butterflies progress. “The wolf was really scary.” to reflect the woodland scene. greenhouse gas emissions. As part of Wecompetition’s have no doubt finals. Abbie and Lexie Costumes and props were all made by to tackle obesity and, significantly, Mrs Kirk the competition, the girls have now will represent the members of the cast but special “I liked the wolf because he knew a been invited to attend the Big Bang Fair excellently in their upcoming thanks goes to Miss Hugill who made a short cut!” beautiful red cloak for Little Red. at Birmingham’s NEC next month to endeavours. We wish them the very The performance was extremely well present their work. best of luck in the competition. The GCSE students thoroughly received, so much so that the Year 10 Teesside High School boasts an Mrs Ward enjoyed creating the performance and students have been asked to create a emphasised some of the Theatre in performance of Humpty Dumpty for the Education devices of warning the EYFS EYFS pupils next term. pupils about talking to strangers. Visit to Teesside Justice Centre Mrs Saxton Students from Year 11 and THS Sixth of sentences passed, including: the the wide variety of people appearing ESU Speaking Shakespeare competition Form who have expressed an interest in each court. in law, criminology or the police force breachfraud; and of a a restraining man who had order; deliberately benefit Fiza, Rosa, Finn, Lydia and Piano For the competition they have to learn visited Teesside Justice Centre in destroyed the car of his ex-partner’s Thanks go to our own governor, Mr in Year 8 have all been selected to an extract from a Shakespeare play of their choice, introduce the speech and Middlesbrough last week and were new boyfriend. Trevor Watson, with his extensive Speaking Union ‘Speaking Shakespeare’ perform it as either a monologue or able to watch from the public gallery competition.compete at the area finals of the English dialogue. Ian Goodman, former Chair of the as a number of cases were heard. Bench, hosted our group and gave us THS has had great success in the We are looking forward to displaying networkmaking this of contacts eye-opening in the visit field, possible. for internationally renowned ESU Public their skills competing against students The students gained an insight into guidance on court etiquette, as well as Speaking and Speaking Shakespeare drawn from the whole of the region. the court process and saw a number what roles we would see taken on by Miss Bird Competitions in recent years. Good luck to them all.

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We hope all of our visiting parents enjoyed the EYFS ‘Bring a Loved One to Woodland School’ event today. Year 7 students have been exploring Pompeii in their Latin studies and baked beautiful cakes to represent an erupting Mount Vesuvius in a rather messy lesson last week!

Reception children have been making Little Red Riding Hood story maps. Sienna has clearly We have been very proud to learn of Pop Up Science Club have been learning Senior students are counting down the days until their WST Trip of a Lifetime to London! marked the route so that we know where the wolf is. Alexander said you always need to add Austin’s continued judo success. Austin how to handle the tiniest stick insects this We are so thrilled to have won the competition and the chance for 40 of our students to visit a little short cut in a map! secured a gold medal for his age category in week - very carefully! the capital and experience all of these wonderful opportunities. a judo rumble competition last weekend.

Children in Year 1 and Year 2 worked hard to complete some lovely posters to raise awareness about tackling plastic waste. Yesterday, the Riley in Year 12 led Year 8 and 9 assembly Our Sixth Form building looked sparkling in We welcomed Emily Hill, Member of Youth children watched some video clips and looked at some pictures of what beaches and oceans looked like as a result of plastic pollution. The last week with a topic we’ve heard a lot the winter sunrise earlier this week. Parliament candidate, to school last week, children then thought of lots of ways in which they could help to reduce plastic waste in their daily life and produced posters entitled ‘Make about over the last two years - Brexit. as she spoke in assembly about how every the sea plastic free’. child in the area has a voice in shaping the future of our town. 12 www.teessidehigh.co.uk 13 Teesside High School The Avenue, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-On-Tees TS16 9AT T: 01642 782095 E: [email protected] W: www.teessidehigh.co.uk