Do you think the writer of the article thinks that New Town School is doing good things? How do you know? What did the children receive prizes for?

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Yes, the writer of the article thinks that New Town School is doing good things. This is evident from the positive language used, such as "jolly good concert," "excellent concert," and the Minister's statement, "I am very proud of this school. The children are very talented."

2. The article does not mention that the children received prizes. It only describes their performances in the concert and the positive reactions from the principal and the Minister.