From the Ground Up – What do the communities of North East England owe to the miners?
We are delighted that Year 7’s first Presentation of Learning is taking place at the Parish Church of St Mary on Monday 18th December from 6.00pm until 7.30pm.
The church is deeply connected to the story of mining in our region; Thomas Hepburn was laid to rest in this church as were many of those who lost their lives in the Felling Pit Disaster of 1812.
Public speaking and sharing of learning through PoLs are an important element of our school model, and so it is vital that every student has someone from their family that is able to attend and support them in developing their character and demonstrating their academic learning.
The event will include students telling the story of their expedition, answering their guiding question and performances of music and drama.
Arrangements for next week
We will walk students down to the church on the afternoon of Monday where they will remain to rehearse in the space before the event starts.
Students will therefore need to be prepared for the weather and so must bring:
- comfortable walking shoes
- water bottle
- lots of layers
- warm/waterproof coat
As this is a formal occasion – as per our dress code – students are expected to dress smartly for the event. Our polo shirts are great for these events. More guidance on this can be found in our dress code here.
We will have lunch in school as normal so students do not need to bring a packed lunch unless they usually do so. We will give the students some time between 3.15pm and the start of the event at 6.00pm to have a break. If you want to provide some healthy snacks, students will be able to eat during this time.
Due to the capacity of the church, there is a maximum of 3 family members per child at this event.
Please complete this Google Form to confirm your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you next week.