Recognition for Students Amazing Fundraising Efforts for RNLI

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Since they started fundraising 7 years ago, Year 10 student Helen and her younger brother Arthur, who will join us in September, have raised an astounding ÂŁ10,000 for the RNLI.

 

In a special ceremony at the RNLI station at Newbiggin they were presented with commemorative gifts from RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie in recognition of their amazing fundraising efforts. 

During the presentation the two recollected on the many ways they have raised funds. Helen was asked where she got her inspiration for the venture replying “We’ve always liked sailing and the RNLI are a very important part of safety for boaters. To go out in all conditions takes incredible bravery and without the support of the general public, they wouldn’t be able to help those in need.” 

 

After the presentation they were given a guided tour around the station to look at the equipment and meet the volunteers. With support from the Newbiggin Heritage Partnership they were then taken on a special visit to the Newbiggin Rocket House and Newbiggin Maritime Centre. 

If you would like to find out more about Newbiggin lifeboat station, its volunteers and its heritage then take a look at the local website.

Environment Council Success 

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Our active Environmental Council, which operates as a sub-committee within our wider School Council, has been working with our School Governor and Northumberland County Council to plan and deliver an Eco Competition to design the livery for NCC bin lorries. There were some amazing entries, showcasing students’ artistic flair and also their environmental consciousness. 

 

 

The winning design was produced by Year 11 student Matthew, who along with delegates from NCC and our School Council coordinator were the first to see his design on a lorry unveiled at school. 

 

Dr Wendy Fail, Senior Waste Management Officer said: “It was an absolute pleasure working with the students at KEVI. 

 

 

“They are truly passionate about environmental matters and are enthusiastic about spreading positive messages about recycling and the wider climate change agenda through various channels, one of which is via the bin lorry competition.” 

 

School Council coordinator Sheila Clark said: “Students in our school are very concerned about the environment, so to have the opportunity to design posters to raise awareness, was something they were all really keen on.” 

 

Northumberland County Councillor, Colin Horncastle, cabinet member for Looking After the Environment said: 

 

“Educating our young people about recycling and the impact this has on the environment is very important. Getting them involved through competitions such as this, not only helps to educate and inform, but it also inspires them and gives them the pride that their efforts can make a real difference. It’s great to see that the students of The King Edward’s VI High School have a keen interest in the environment and are learning about what they can do to tackle the impacts of climate change.”



Drawing for the Planet

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During Enrichment Week of 2023 local artist Jane Lee McCracken worked with a group of over 40 students and staff to create some intricate sketches from biro. This was to support an international project to protect Laguna Marine Wildlife.

The drawings Year 9 created with artist and Drawing for the Planet Founder, Jane Lee McCracken’s helped raise awareness of many incredible marine animals that live in the Pacific Ocean off Laguna Beach. Jane was extremely impressed by the outstanding drawings Year 9 and KEVI staff created for the project and how hard every artist worked to make their drawing. In recognition Jane presented our now Year 10 students with a framed print.

The Laguna Marine Wildlife artwork was displayed at the prestigious Laguna Art Museum and the Coast Film & Music Festival, Laguna Beach, California in November 2023. Hundreds of people saw the artwork. Many people have commented on how amazing the drawings are.

More information about the project can be found here. We are delighted that Jane will work with our current Year 9 students on her new international project during our next Enrichment Week in June.

The Addams Family Musical – Spookily Good!

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A huge congratulations to all cast and crew involved in our biannual musical that took place before the Easter holidays. Our students put on an amazing performance of outstanding quality.
The musical was made even more special this year in that the supporting live music was performed entirely by KEVI students, past and present, and it was great to welcome back some old faces for the performances.
Students had such an amazing time being part of the show and there was a fantastic atmosphere and supportive environment created backstage.
We are delighted that our staff continue to give so much of their time to support and honour the arts in this way – for both education and for fun! Well done to all involved.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they
host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.