Year 8 Football: Marden 6-3 Wellfield

By J Ranson3rd March 2016

The Year 8 footballers took another strive towards the play-offs with their third win on the bounce, this one an impressive 6-3 dismantling of Wellfield in cold and windy conditions at Marden High on Wednesday evening.

Wellfield line up a free kick

Wellfield line up a free kick

Josh Harrison knocked home the first goal after Cameron Balloch’s looping long range shot came back off the crossbar. Harrison then made it 2-0 with a fine solo goal, picking up Connor Brown’s pass on the halfway line before darting down the left wing and slotting home from a tight angle.

Owen Kennedy fired a long range shot into the net to make it 3-0 before half time, and Marden kept up the pressure in the second half, despite shooting uphill and into the wind.

Connor Brown slotted home a fourth before Owen Kennedy fired home an excellent first time shot into the top corner for 5-0. Josh Harrison completed his hat-trick from close range before Marden dropped off and allowed the away side in to score three late goals, one a well taken free kick.

Marden vs Wellfield 2-3-16

It was a superb performance all round, particularly defensively, with Marden first to every ball and defending resolutely – Owen Foster a safe pair of hands in goal, and Harvey Gates and Reece Maddison breaking up attacks at the back.

Another win in their final game of the season might just be enough to take them through to the play-off semi finals. Well done lads!

TEAM: Owen Foster; Harvey Gates, Adam Dunn, Jared Robson (c), Cameron Balloch; Reece Maddison, Harry Perkins (sub: Jonny Jordan), Peter Whitehouse, Connor Brown; Owen Kennedy, Josh Harrison.

GOALS: Josh Harrison (3), Owen Kennedy (2), Connor Brown

MAN OF THE MATCH: Reece Maddison

Mad Hatter’s Easter Fair

By J Ranson2nd March 2016
Mad Hatters Easter Fair Poster v2

“You’re entirely bonkers… but let me tell you a secret, all the best people are”

The hall at the Linskill Centre will be transformed into the most curious Rabbit hole there ever was this Easter. Join a Mad hatter’s tea party with the Hatter himself and Alice.
There are some eggs Mr. White Rabbit has hidden for the children to find.
Also stalls galore to feast your eyes on & to satisfy the adult’s appetite too

Visit NINETEEN 32 at The Linskill Centre where you and the whole family will have a jam packed day of fun.

For more information please contact Nineteen32 on 0191 257 8000 (ext. 4241 or 4275) alternatively you can email us via our website.www.nineteen32.com/#!contact/c24vq

Walking Down the Aisle: 130 Years of Weddings at St. George’s Church

By J Ranson22nd February 2016

In keeping with our strong relationship with St. George’s Church in Cullercoats, Year 10 Graphics Products students are preparing invitations to an event to showcase weddings that have been celebrated at St. George’s Church over the last 130 years.

Catherine Pollock and Father Adrian Hughes

Catherine Pollock and Father Adrian Hughes

The fundraising event is also looking to connect the church and the community, and all Year 10 Graphics students are entering, with the deadline for judging for the best invitation design on Friday 12th March.

Good luck!

Table Tennis Tournament for Disability North

By J Ranson10th February 2016

All this week, staff and students are raising money for Disability North, a charity which aims to support disabled and older people, their families, friends and carers. On Wednesday lunchtime the first leg of our staff/student table tennis tournament took place. Here is a slideshow of the action…

The semi-finals will take place on Friday, with just one teacher left in it. The winner of the quarter finals between Mr Prytherch and Miss Davis will face Year 10 student Laurie Robson, whilst Year 11 Ross McLane and Year 8 Alex Telpov battle it out in the other semi-final.

Marden Bridge 0 – 3 MARDEN HIGH

By J Ranson10th February 2016

Year 8 boys triumphed 3-0 against rivals Marden Bridge on Monday night. After a slow start a counter attack saw Connor Brown play in Josh Harrison, who raced through to open the scoring.

After some neat footwork on the left of the penalty area by Owen Kennedy, his cut back was smashed home on the half volley by Yr7 student Peter Whitehouse to make it 2-0 at half time.

Half time team talk

Mr Whitehouse gives his half time team talk with the U13s 2-0 ahead at Marden Bridge

A third was added in the second half by Josh Harrison after some good work by Harry Perkins, and Josh was denied his hat-trick by the crossbar late on before having another goal ruled out for a push.

Second half

Second half action as Josh attacks down the left

It was a solid display all round, with Jonny Jordan impressive in his first appearance as goalkeeper, showing some safe hands to keep a deserved clean sheet.

Well done lads!

STARTING LINE-UP: Jonny Jordan (GK); Harvey Gates, Adam Dunn, Jared Robson (capt.), Cameron Balloch; Reece Maddison, Harry Perkins, Peter Whitehouse, Connor Brown; Josh Harrison, Owen Kennedy. SUBS: Jaden Bell, Tom Lea