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Northgate High School took to the stage once again at

Dance East with their production of Grease and it was, by all accounts, a resounding success!

Audience members emerged from the auditorium buzzing with excitement having enjoyed tremendous performances from students from across all year groups at the school.

The band sounded phenomenal and included Mr Coventry on electric guitar and Mr Rutter on drum kit. Miss Tournay-Godfrey led the band playing keys and was thrilled to be accompanied by sixth formers, with Amy Quinton on bass, Mary Armitage on tenor sax, Anna Lewis on alto sax and Alex Pawlewski who also played tenor sax. Mary wrote a letter of thanks to the Music Department and

mentioned that the songs from Grease were still in her head several weeks later!

Lots of students from last year’s show were involved, but it was great to welcome new performers this year. A bigger cast meant that we could cast various groups of students according to their strengths. We had beautiful sounding harmonies from the Ronettes, incredible dance routines from the senior and junior dancers as well as quirky characterisations from various ensemble members, whether they were wannabes, geeks, jocks or

the mean girls! Once again the school show became a platform for lots of children to make new friends when working together on such a

fantastic project.Many students assisted with

technical and backstage roles and this show

wouldn’t have been the success that it was without them. Huge thanks go to all those involved.

As for the stars of the show, Oscar Scott and Anna Pycock were just brilliant in their roles as Danny and Sandy, singing their songs and reciting lines with comical timing as well as delivering the vulnerability required for their characters when singing Sandy or Hopelessly Devoted To You. Izzy Clarke played the role of the sassy Rizzo and wowed the audience with her incredible vocals and acting. She was cast opposite Richard Obisanya as Kenickie who did a great rendition of Greased Lightning aboard the show-stopping car that gives the show its name. Joshua Watson, once again, brought such energy to his larger than life role, this time playing Roger, one of the T-Birds. He brought the house down with his very funny performance of

Mooning and his comical delivery of lines. Shannon Jones played Jan opposite him and matched him with her equally witty delivery of the dialogue. Archie Campbell and Helena Pettitt played Doody and Frenchy and performed the choreography with such energy and talent. They, along with Alys Beckley and Ollie Langner as Marty and Sonny, were really funny in the portrayal of their characters.

Many staff were involved in the production and/or rehearsal process. Mrs Rutter organised the costumes, Mr Pettitt provided support on radio mics and the sound desk, and Miss Patrick choreographed the amazing dance numbers. Mrs Eden and Ms Jacobs both directed the dialogue, with Mrs Jacobs also managing the technical crew. Congratulations to them all on their hard work and for giving up so much of their time.

So many parents and audience members and staff from the school who came to see the show have commented on the phenomenal singing, dancing and brilliant acting as well as the overall show in terms of set, sound and lighting. It is wonderful to receive such positive feedback for the cast, crew and production team. What talent we have here at Northgate! What show shall we do next year? Watch this space…

Miss Tournay-Godfrey, Producer/Musical Director

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Northgate Review July 2019 Northgate Review July 20192 School show School show 3

Tuesday 16 July 2019 ....................................................................... Sports DayThursday 18 - Friday 19 July 2019 ................................................... Activities DaysWednesday 24 July 2019 ................................................................. End of TermThursday 15 August 2019 ................................................................. A Level Results dayThursday 22 August 2019 .................................................................GCSE Results dayWednesday 4 September 2019 ....................................................... Autumn Term Starts

Dates for your diary

Northgate Review July 2019 Northgate Review July 20194 PhysiXfactor 2019 Food Technology 5

Recent research published by caterer.com has found that 30%

of students leave school without any food technology education and a shocking 90% have been given no careers information about the industry. Well, not at Northgate High School.

In April, we were delighted to welcome three members of the Vegan Society to Northgate. They came in to talk to the Year 10 GCSE students about the positive impact of a vegan diet.

The new GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition specification asks students to learn about ethical and moral beliefs. Students need to have a knowledge and understanding of vegetarian and vegan beliefs looking at animal welfare.

They discussed different farming methods, the reasons why someone may choose a vegan lifestyle and the nutritional aspects of where they obtain protein, iron and vitamin B12. They brought in a range of vegan friendly products which many of the students were surprised about.

The students also had the opportunity to taste a vegan chilli which the visitors demonstrated how to cook, showcasing that vegan meals can still be made delicious and nutritious.

In May, all our Year 10 GCSE students were invited along to spend the morning with two members of The Royal Navy Portsmouth catering team, Kim and Katie. They gave a presentation all about potential careers in the Navy and there was plenty of opportunity for students

to ask questions. Whilst doing this they did a cooking demonstration producing an impressive culinary dish of chicken roulade with tagliatelle and asparagus.

They talked about being a caterer in the Royal Navy and how it is a

career that is literally miles from anything you could do at home. They travel around the world and the job will range from cooking for the ship’s company on board warships or Royal Marines on land operations, to serving a fine dining experience to politically influential VIPs and royalty.

When joining the Royal Navy catering team, you learn every aspect of cooking, running a commercial kitchen and how to deliver a hospitality event of the highest standard.

Royal Navy caterers must have a pin-sharp eye for detail, collaborative teamwork, leadership and management skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Many of our students were inspired by the talk, not just by the catering, but the other opportunities the Royal Navy offers: adventurous training opportunities, the chance of promotions, financial support when buying a home, funding for professional training and travelling the world to name just a few.

Gaining an insight into Food Technology

Pictured are some of the huge number of Year 7 and 8

Northgate High School students who entered the Ogden Trust and Institute of Physics sponsored “PhysiXfactor 2019” competition. Competitors had to design a poster and accompanying model which illustrated a physics principle.

The winners of the Northgate final went on to represent the school at the inter-schools final. Sadly, no Northgate students won the overall final this year, however, they conducted themselves very well in a tightly fought contest.

Lower School students have the PhysiXfactor

Q Year 7 winners 1st Esme & Isobel2nd Megan, Grace & Ethan3rd Ethan

Q Year 8 winners1st Honee Mae & Lulu2nd Megan3rd Ed

PhysiXfactor 2019 winners

Above: Kim and Katie from The Royal Navy Portsmouth catering team.Top: Members of the Vegan Society talking to Year 10 GCSE students about the positive impact of a vegan diet.

Northgate Review July 2019 Northgate Review July 20196 GCSE & A Level Art A Level Photography 7

Showcasing our talentCongratulations must go to this year’s

GCSE and A Level Art students who have sustained and built upon the high standards set in previous years. They exhibited some exciting work in a wide range of media from oil painting to printing, ceramics, sculpture, animation, photography and installation.

Students responded very creatively to the set exam themes this year which were entitled ‘Reflections’ and ‘Variations & Similarities’. Family and friends were invited to the Open Exhibitions in June, which celebrated the culmination of two years’ work. The well attended event was a huge success and a fantastic finale to showcase the talent at Northgate. Well done to all.

Celebrating the work of our studentsThe A Level Photography students

have worked really hard this year to put on an excellent and inspiring exhibition. The students have shown their work in a variety of ways by producing fabric prints, printing onto mirrors, acetate layers and displaying prints through a broken window.

Throughout the coursework element the students chose their own theme, linking it to an interest or passion. They looked at a range of conceptual art and photography to inform their practice and thought about how they want their work to impact on the viewer. The coursework had a broad range of themes, such as decay, astrology, modern femininity linking to the Greek Goddesses, abstract portraiture in relation to identity, colour theory, and many more.

The exam theme this year was Variations and Similarity. During the exam preparation the students completed workshops linked to the theme. They learnt new skills and techniques, and explored new concepts. Once the workshops were complete the students decided on how they would like to interpret the theme, taking inspiration from one of the workshops.

It has been great to see a vast amount of different types and styles of photography, such as macro and abstract, landscape, portraiture and still life. The exhibition is always

such a brilliant way to celebrate the work of the students and show their progression over the last two years.

As a department we are extremely pleased with the work completed this year and proud of each student. Some of them have worked to such a high standard that they would be able to walk into the creative industry with no problem! We wish them all the best of luck with their next steps and want to say thank you to them for making this year exciting and inspiring.

Above, Oscar Timms: GCSE, above right, Harrison Wade: A Level, right, Ada Densham-Bond: A Level.

Arina Colsatchi: A Level.

GCSE work on display.

Above from left to right, Mathilda Blowers, Luke Potgieter and Rhianna Morris.

Above, Mathilda Blowers, above right, Anna Chester, right, Isabella Macartney.

Northgate Review July 20198 GCSE & A Level Graphic Communication

Spectacular designsThere are always exciting creative

opportunities to be had in both GCSE and A Level Graphic Communication.

The GCSE coursework is divided into three projects. The first piece was a set of packaging for a cinema called Screen Club, consisting of a drinks cup, popcorn box and tray. The second piece was a cereal box design based

on an inspiration from an artist and themes linking to children’s interests. The third piece consisted of a zoo pack. The students went on a visit to Colchester Zoo and turned their own first hand photos into animal characters.

The A Level coursework display was a combination of an externally set project and each student’s own personal

investigation study. These consisted of a nautical toiletries project, an illustrated calendar, an architectural shop model including wallpaper design, a range of magazine covers about beauty within, as well as branding for a café and clothing.

As ever the standard was incredibly high and each and every student did themselves proud.

Above, Emma Lucek, top right, Scarlett Copsey, right, Naomi Cornish.

Above from left to right, Emma Lucek, Alex Gittins and Kofi Alston.