Drama
Students from Years 8 & 9 were privileged to be able to
work with Sam Davies, one of the UK’s leading Stage Fighting practitioners
during the recent Activities week.
Sam, who works for the Association of Stage
Fighting Artistes, led students through a physically demanding 2hours, 40
minute session, which introduced them to some of the simpler moves associated
with Stage Fighting as well as some of the more intricate and complex moves
that are often seen in films and on television.
Simon Donaldson
Home Technology
In activities week we focussed on Food
Around the World and the students made a pizza (they made their own bread
dough).
We watched videos of pizza chefs
at work and they had a quiz which looked at Italian culture and language. They designed a poster to advertise their
pizza using Italian words where possible.
They also looked at breads from around the World and completed a challenge
on matching bread to country. It was fun
and the students were fabulous.
Philippa Ballam
Year 7 went to Marwell Zoo
The geography department took 60 students to Marwell Wildlife during activities week linking to a unit of work they have been doing about the rainforest ecosystem. Students attended a workshop about endangered species and had time to walk around the park.
Sophie Harris
Newquay 2014 News!!!
The Y7 trip to Newquay in activities week this year was fantastic and the best one yet!!!
They also visited the local theme park, Flambards and spent hours of fun on the rides! Evening entertainment included a town trail, bowling, a beach bbq, beach games and a disco! Pupils enthusiastically threw themselves into all these activities and were spurred on by the fantastic instructors from Elemental UK. The pupils on the trip were brilliant, had a great time and are a credit to our school! Staff accompanying the children on the trip thoroughly enjoyed their week with the pupils and wanted to stay longer! We can’t wait to get planning for another trip next year!
Miss A Howe
Germany
On Monday 7th July 44 students and 5 members of staff travelled to the Rhineland for five days of German language, culture and food. The students took every opportunity to try out their German in cafes and shops as well as on the visit to a medieval castle, the river cruise, the tour of Cologne cathedral and the chocolate factory. It was agreed that for a lot of people the highlight was the fantastic spaghetti ice cream on the final evening, as well as of course cheering on the German football team in their 7-1 victory.
Thanks to all the students and staff involved for their positive attitudes despite the challenging weather!
Julie Baxter
Wales
