The RE department took 38 students to Durham Cathedral on Wednesday 18 December. The students were welcomed into the Cathedral and had the opportunity to explore a major place of Christian worship and pilgrimage, learning about the story of St Cuthbert and the origins of Christianity in the North-East, as well as seeing the practices they have been learning about including attending the service. A really good and valuable day for all involved.
Year 9 student, Emily has the privilege and responsibility of being elected to the UK Youth Parliament.
In October, Emily attended Warwick University to participate in the annual conference where there were lots of debates. The MYPs were updating their manifesto as part of the conference. As part of the conference, Emily got to meet MYPs from all over the country, sharing their experiences and ideas.
Emily, and her peer peer James, MYP at RGS Sixth Form, have been supported by Ben, the participation lead at Northumberland County Council. Emily will be able to visit the Houses of Commons in February 2025 to debate and discuss the motions they passed in the manifesto that they created at the annual conference in October.
Join our Music students for a evening of fun and festivities with the annual KEVI Christmas Cracker on Friday 13 December.
The annual Carol Service will take place on Tuesday 17 December 2024 7.00pm to 8.30pm at St James Church, Morpeth
Year 11 Drama students enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at the opening show of the Theatre Royal’s annual pantomime. It was an opportunity for our students to enjoy a professional production in a stunning venue, giving them the chance to see, in practice, the techniques they learn about in class.
KEVI students get an awful lot of opportunities which they can take advantage of and aspiring Engineer, James, did just that. Students were invited to apply to become part of Northern Powergrid’s Youth Insight panel. Successful appliant James, who is a current Sixth Form student, is enjoying his time learning about different careers and sharing his ideas.
Read more about James’ experience ⇓
https://www.northernpowergrid.com/news/inspiring-an-engineering-generation
KEVI students supported the Morpeth Rotary Club at the Morpeth Christmas Light Switch On during Saturday 16 November. The students volunteered their time to dress up in the Rotary Club mascot costumes. The money raised will go towards the Mayor’s Charity, which this year is the Oswin Project. The Rotarians who escorted them around the crowds in their costumes were very impressed with their conduct.
Several sttudents also supported the event playing in the Ellington Colliery Band.
