School news, week beginning 1st July

Message from Jim

What an excellent Sports day we had on Wednesday.  It was great to see all the houses together supporting their athletes; the atmosphere was fantastic.  My thanks to everyone that participated. 
You may be aware that we had a visit from Ian Seath (HMI) last Friday to monitor our progress since our full inspection back in March.  His feedback was very positive and he was very pleased with the progress we have made.  He gave us some areas to develop for his next visit in the Autumn term.  It reminded me of how HMIs used to work a number of years ago, challenging the school, recognising the good work before crucially giving strategies for improvement and supporting the school in achieving them. 
On a personal note I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge he provided, it was incisive and thoughtful and I am confident that he can support us to achieve our ambition of becoming truly outstanding. 

Jim Nixon

School Sports Day
A very exciting day with lots of great achievements, excellent House support but some rather poor Mexican waves. A special thanks to the sun for making an appearance.
The winners of CNS Sports Day 2013 were Holkham House.
The spirit cup winners were Thornham House.
Well done everyone.
Liz Humphries, Communications Lead

 


























Sixth Form Induction
We look forward to welcoming our new Year 12 students on Monday 1^st and Tuesday 2^nd July for our 6^th form induction. This is the opportunity for our students to start becoming part of our sixth form community and experience A level teaching and learning in their chosen subjects.
Karen Treby, Key Stage 5 co-ordinator

Parents evening for new Sixth Formers

We also look forward to meeting the parents and carers of our new students at our welcome presentation in the Arc on Monday 1^st July from 6pm.
Karen Treby, Key Stage 5 co-ordinator

 The Norfolk Show

Well done to the musicians from CNS who played at the Royal Norfolk Show. They included the Jazz band and the Winterton quintet. This was a fantastic way to showcase the talent that we have at CNS.
Liz Humphries, Communications Lead

Young Norfolk Arts Festival

Year 9 artwork is going on display in the Hostry at Norwich Cathedral this week. It’s part of the Young Norfolk Arts Festival which takes place for the first time this year. CNS artwork includes collagraph prints and digital photography based on the themes of ‘Changing landscape.’ Artwork from other schools will also be on display. The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday 2^nd July to Sunday 14^th July. Monday to Saturday 9.30-4.30pm and Sunday 12 noon to 3pm.
Polly Turner, Subject Leader for Art

School dates:

Monday 1^st July
6^th form induction day 1
Lesson on Jess Ruddock
House team meetings
Sixth form parents meeting (Arc 6.30-8pm)
Tuesday 2^nd July
6^th form induction day 2
6^th form biodiversity conference (Norwich Castle Museum)
Lunchtime clubs
KS3 MFL film club (room 201)
After school clubs
Creative writing (Learning centre)
Orchestra practice (Arc)
Wednesday 3^rd July
Matthew Project Yr 8 (room 8)
Interviewing excellence event Yr 12 (King’s Centre Norwich 10-3pm)
Lunchtime clubs
Christian Union meeting (room 113)
Debating Society (room 20)
British sign language (room 2)
After school clubs
Computing club (room 25)
Biopunks (room 104)
Garden club
Thursday 4^th July
Yr 9 exam paper (Sports Hall, 8.30-9am)
School council meeting (PD room 8.30-9am)
Super Sixes golf trip to Bawburgh (12-4.45pm)
After school clubs
SEND students (room 48)
Friday 5^th July
Awards BBQ