Dear Parents/Carers,
It has been a busy fortnight to begin our Summer Term at Dr Thomlinson CofE Middle School.
British Science Week Quiz Winners
As part of our school’s celebration of British Science Week (March 10th to March 19th) children were invited to take part in a Science Quiz. Well done to all who participated.
KS2
1st Gracie Mae & Charlotte
2nd Nancy
3rd India
KS3
1st Laney; Charlotte; Fran; Will; Luke & Michael
2nd Toby
3rd Nieva
Well done to the eight pupils who got full marks in the quiz – they all win a Science book!
Under 11 Girls Football
Well done to our Under 11 Girls Football team who took part in a competition at St Aidan’s Primary School in Ashington on April 20th.. The team played thee 7a’side fixtures against St Aidan’s; Bailey Green and Hareside. All three games were very competitive but all ended in narrow defeats. A particular mention goes to Layla – our goalkeeper – who showed cat-like reflexes in saving a penalty. Mary Earps would be very proud.
Under 11 Boys Football
Dr Thomlinson played a home friendly against Whittingham Primary School after school on the 17th of April. Whittingham brought their A team and Rothbury fielded an A, B and C team – rewarding all players who have consistently turned out for the U11 football team practices.
The C team performed very well, many playing their first ever match. They were narrowly beaten 3-0.
The B team fared better beating Whittingham 2-0. With some excellent play from Jake and Teddy creating many chances.
The A team won even more convincingly – 4-0. Josh scored a hatrick and Mackenzie scored the 4th.
In the return fixture – on April 26th, Dr Thomlinson again took the victory with their A team winning 5 – 2. While Dr Thomlinson’s B/C team played very well, narrowly losing 5-3. A big thank you to all players.
Easter Egg Competition Winners
Y8 Art Young Leaders judged the Y5 Easter Egg Designs. The winners were Harry in 5H and Annabelle in 5T Both were presented with a chocolate Easter Egg as their prize.
Many thanks to all the Y5’s who entered their designs
Parent Evening
It was lovely to see so many parents at our rearranged Year 8 Parent Evening on April 20th.
We still have two remaining Parent Evenings. The dates for these are:
May 16th – Yr 5 Parent Evening – 3:30pm – 7:30pm
May 23rd – Yr 6 Parent Evening – 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Empty 2 Litre Bottles required
Our newly appointed Biodiversity team are working really hard on our school allotment. In order to protect wild flowers which we are planting on the school site we need empty 2 litre plastic bottles. Please bring any contributions to school – they will be gratefully received.
TOP Award Winners Week beginning April 17th and April 23rd
Week beginning April 17th – Core Value: Reverence
5T – Finn
5H Charlie
6O Violet
6M Jessica
7I Amber
7L Adam
8N Emma
8S Millie
Week beginning April 25th – Core Value: Peace
5T Daisy
5H Sophie
6O Laila
6M Matthew
7I Hylton
7L Hollie
8N Martha
8S Charlotte
Well done to all of these award winners.
I hope you all have a restful Bank Holiday Weekend.
Take care,
Liam Murtagh – Headteacher
