Carols in Kidsgrove

The children turned up smartly and in fine voice on Saturday morning bright and early.  We sang at the opening of the Kidsgrove Victorian Christmas Market - a lovely experience.  As we left to walk to Tesco, the lovely lady representing Tesco at the market gave us a big bag of fresh cookies to share - they were very welcome.  When we got to Tesco, the Newcastle Foodbank volunteers were busy collecting food for people who will have nothing this Christmas.  We were amazed by how generously people were donating.  Our children all went and spent a pound to donate food to the charity as well.  We sang a great many carols and really enjoyed ourselves - we all feel very festive now.  Special thanks from all of the children, Mr Rushton and Miss Milne go to Hannah, Dr Norris, Mrs Norris, Mr Winter and Miss Graham who joined in with beautiful four-part harmony and with stunning keyboard accompaniments!

Come and see us the children perform this week at the Clough Hall Residents' Association meeting at Hollinwood Sheltered Housing on Tuesday 4th December, starting at 7.45pm. (Children to meet there by 7.15pm).  The children will also be singing at Maryhill Day Centre on Thursday 6th December in the morning, spreading festive cheer.

Sat 1st Dec - Carollers

Saturday's arrangements are as follows:

Meet at the Town Hall (Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove) at 9.40am in full school uniform.

We will sing there and then walk down to Tesco for 11am. 

We should be done by 12.30pm and you will be "free to go" - parents to collect from Tesco, Kidsgrove please.

Rehearsal Schedule - until 7th Dec

Right guys ... here is the rehearsal schedule from now until the concert (there may be a couple of "extras", but at the moment, this is how it stands):

Thurs 28th Nov - lunch: theory club

Fri 29th Nov - p3: all carollers and choir members
Fri 29th Nov - lunch: choir

Mon 3rd Dec - lunch: carollers (41), wind band (40)
Mon 3rd Dec - after school: orchestra

Tues 4th Dec - p3: all instrumentalists
Tues 4th Dec - lunch: brass ensemble (44), flute choir (41)

Wed 5th Dec - p4: all Year 7 singers
Wed 5th Dec - after school:  orchestra

Thurs 6th Dec - lunch: theory club

Fri 7th Dec - lunch: carollers

Orchestra working hard

Some of our orchestra have sporting commitments at this time of year, so half of the orchestra meets on a Monday and half on a Wednesday at the moment (some even make both rehearsals!). We are busy putting finishing touches to a number of pieces ready for the concert at the moment.

Carollers practising hard

Our carollers have been working really hard for their début this coming weekend.

The children are looking forward to their performance at Kidgrove's Victoria Hall, and at Tesco in Kidsgrove also.  Why don't you come along and support the children and see the fruits of their recent hard work.

Christmas Preparations

Well ... the Christmas preparations are well and truly underway.  The choir débuted during the Remembrance Assemblies - and their performances were very popular indeed.  There are lots of events which are upcoming.  Maybe you might like to support some of our students over the coming few weeks at one of our exciting events:

School Christmas Concert
WEDNESDAY 12TH DECEMBER in the school hall at 7pm
Come and join us
Tickets available from the school reception (01782 783 281)
£5 for adults; £3 for concessions

Carollers
Come and see them perform in the local community:
Saturday 1st December - 10am : Kidsgrove Victorian Christmas at the Town Hall
Saturday 1st December - 11am until 12.30pm : Tesco, Kidsgrove
Tuesday 4th December - 7.45pm : Clough Hall Residents' Association, Hollinswood Close
Thursday 6th December - 11.30am-12.15pm : Maryhill Day Centre
Monday 10th December - 10am-2pm : Sainsbury's, Newcastle
Wednesday 12th December - 7pm : School Christmas Concert - at CHTS
Monday 17th December - 11.30am : Ravenswood Day Centre
Monday 17th December - 3.45pm-4.15pm : Good Old Days - at CHTS
Thursday 20th December - 11.45am-12.15pm : School Christmas Lunch for local community - at CHTS
Thursday 20th December - 2.15pm-3pm : Residents' and Parents' Drop-in - at CHTS

Final preparations

Final preparations have been underway for choir to do their first performance of the year. The girls have been busily preparing to sing the Military Wives' Prayer, "Wherever You Are". They will be singing it in the Remembrance Assemblies on Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th November. We were really pleased to welcome Mr Spink to today's rehearsal to help us out. Mrs Norris is joining us to sing the 'floaty' high notes.