Parental Guide to Distance Learning

Welcome to this collection of NSB Guides to Distance Learning. As we all become increasingly familiar with distance learning as the ‘new normal’, we know that this raises a whole new set of challenges for you at home.

Northampton School for Boys

Northampton School for Boys is an 11-18 state funded single sex boys’ school. Girls are admitted to the Sixth Form. The school has an illustrious heritage; founded in 1541 by Thomas Chipsey in Bridge Street it then moved to the present site in 1911. His fellow trustees included Laurence and Edward Manley, William Brightwell and Laurence Washington – an antecedent of George Washington, first President of the USA.

Richard Bernard

Headmaster

On Twitter

Great job guys!! https://t.co/me2z90Gs1I

29 May

Drummer Jimmy Cobb - the last surviving member on Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue' - has passed away aged 91 | #MusicNews https://t.co/3fSZvMgvWF

25 May

Fantastic news from Naia Elliot-Spence today. An unconditional offer from @CSSDLondon to study from September - stardom awaits!! We are all so proud of you and cannot wait to see what you can accomplish!

21 May

Ball Work Part 2⃣/2⃣ #Session38 Activity: Protecting the ball from an opponent For full session & training plan please click on our YouTube Channel link below https://t.co/7pzRdXhKa2 #football #StayinWorkOut #staysafe #FootballsStayingHome #WednesdayMotivation https://t.co/xKgiKvy2py

13 May

Warm Up Part 1⃣/2⃣ #Session38 Activity: Simulate movements to protect the ball For full session & training plan please click on our YouTube Channel link below https://t.co/7pzRdXhKa2 #football #StayinWorkOut #staysafe #FootballsStayingHome #WednesdayMotivation https://t.co/cV8kkXULib

13 May

This day last year, NSB were at the National Basketball finals. They should have been held again this weekend, and the coaches feel our U14 and U16 teams would have been battling it out for National titles https://t.co/se8NEQhese

12 May

Mental Health Awareness Week Lockdown can be hard on mental health. Be kind to yourself&others. Exercise, relax, eat healthily, keep busy/learn/connect. Talk to friends/family/teachers. Check on someone else. If you need help phone Childline 0800 1111 Samaritans 116 123 free https://t.co/wOeKcKEhxD

22 May

Following on from the tweet posted about @onedanceuk running UDance 20 digitally..here is an opportunity for all NSB dancers & choreographers to get involved.https://t.co/eqWngAuBKV

22 May

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22 May

Less than 1 hour to go until @musicforyouth Northampton Virtual Festival goes live! #mfyregionalfestival #inspirenutureexcel #unlockpotential https://t.co/klJp5mVjVf

21 Mar

The school has taken the difficult decision to cancel the Spring Concert on Tues 17th March. This decision has been made following an assessment of risk in regards to COVID-19 transmission. All monies will be refunded. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. https://t.co/LWo0eVPEKO

16 Mar

ACTIN - Dick Whittington at The Cripps Hall Theatre event tickets from TicketSource https://t.co/9EWD1bStaZ

17 Jan

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'Students enjoy outstanding opportunities to take part in clubs and activities. This helps to build the excellent relationships between students and staff which are at the heart of students' highly successful learning' OFSTED 2014
'Students make outstanding progress across a range of subjects. They make exceptional progress in mathematics' OSFTED 2014
'The Sixth Form is outstanding because students make excellent progress. A high proportion of students gain places at top universities' OFSTED 2014

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