NEWS
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LATEST SUCCESS
LATEST MUSIC SUCCESS
ARABIAN NIGHTS
C H U RC H ST R ET T ON S M U SIC AW AR D S
by Dominic Cooke
‘Promises to be a colourful
& dramatic production’
March 9 t h ,10 t h ,11 t h
Photograph John Corfield
Due to the recent snow, please
note the new performance dates
have been changed to the above.
SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY
Preparations are well underway.
A cast of 32 talented actors and
dancers have been rehearsing
enthusiastically. Our Technology
and Art departments have been
hard at work on fantastic props
and costumes. We look forward
to seeing you there.
A record number of students have been working in the community
this term on the Year 11 ‘Community Care’ project. 30 students
have been involved in work experience in primary schools,
Mayfair Community Centre, residential homes & nursery schools.
It is a very valuable & rewarding experience for our students & the
feedback from the placements is extremely positive. A big thank
you to the students who volunteer & to the organisations that
welcome them.
Tickets (£5 adults & £3.50
children & concessions) will be
available from the school office in
February. Due to expected high
demand tickets will be released
on a first come first served basis.
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Youth Forum
Sonny’s Success
Sonny Pennington, 10V, is making big
strides in the world of magic. Sonny is
one of the country’s top young magicians
and has already come to the notice of
Paul Daniels & top American magic act
Jeff McBride. He is a member of the
Shropshire Magical Society and the
Junior Magic Circle in London.
This term, 15 Year 10 students have been involved in a
community project led by Jo Alker at the Youth Forum. The
project is designed to bridge the gap across generations, give the
students improved self confidence and provide a service for the
community. The students devised a project with Windsor Place &
it was thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated. We hope it
goes some way towards combating the bad press teenagers often
get and shows that people of all ages can work together. Well
done to everyone & a special thank you to Jo & the Youth Forum
leaders.
Community Development
Year 11 students welcomed Bob Welch, Mayor of Church
Stretton, in to school to discuss community development & the
needs of young people. It was a lively & successful meeting & we
hope to continue the partnership in the New Year.
Mrs Leask - Assistant Head
Head of Care, Guidance & Support
Oakmeadow Primary School
For almost a year Sonny has been
entertaining guests at Eaton Manor
holiday homes near Church Stretton.
Recently, he donated more than £250
from his act to St Edith’s Church in
Eaton-under-Heywood.
Sonny always performs wearing his
trademark suit & trilby. He goes under
the stage name of ‘Magic with Sonny’, &
has performed at a military ball in Wigan
& a magic convention in Blackpool. He
has also entertained parents & students
at the school’s ‘Head’s Afternoon Tea’.
When he is 18 Sonny hopes to join the
Magic Circle and concentrate on a career
as a magician.
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Grade 4 Piano
Grade 3 Piano
Grade 2 Piano
Grade 1 Clarinet
Grade 1 Clarinet
Grade 1 Flute
Grade 2 Saxophone
Grade 4 Flute
Grade 4 Flute
Grade 3 Saxophone
Grade 4 Clarinet
Grade 6 Flute
Grade 2 Flute
Grade 2 Flute
Grade 3 Flute
Grade 1 Clarinet
Grade 8 Violin
Grade 7 Trombone
Grade 1 Music Theatre
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Community Cohesion
BACK TO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Sonny first became interested in magic
two years ago during a trip to the toy
department in London’s Harrods. He
was completely fixated by the magic sets
being demonstrated, bought his first
magic set, and that’s where it all started!
David Mortiboy
Carys Marshall
Eleanor Walker
Catriona Virden
Holly Scott
Annabel Rehana
David Mortiboy
Megan Marshall
Carys Marshall
Will Philips
Jess Tearle
Holly Hearle
Rosanna Floyd
Rosalind Charles
Rachel Agius
Eden-Kate Milburn
Bethan Robinson
Jamie Mawhinney
Ellen Kerslake
Following 3 day visits by Yr 5 & 6 pupils into Church Stretton School, a team of
Yr 9 students returned to their old primary school in Bayston Hill to act as
mentors for an exciting design challenge.
Around 90 pupils were set the challenge of designing & making a scaled model
of a Theme Park using junk modelling materials. Over 4 days, the Yr 5 & 6 pupils
set to the challenge. On each of the construction days the Oakmeadow teams &
staff were supported by Church Stretton Design Technology mentors. Students
had the novel experience of sharing their Design Technology knowledge & skills
with younger children & help them to learn & improve.
Working on a base size of 2 square metres, the teams had to create at least four
new & exciting theme park rides, with at least one of them having to move in
some way. They also had to plan and model a complete layout for a theme park
including simple things such as toilets, cafes, lakes, pathways & other features.
Church Stretton School provided the equipment and supported the pupils to
complete the project but the enthusiasm, support & flexibility of the staff at
Oakmeadow School, helped to make it a really exciting & fulfilling 4 days for all
involved. The children worked excellently together, old & young alike. With great
focus and enthusiasm they produced outstanding theme parks that were all very
different & full of imaginative ideas.
Technology Liaison Officer for Church Stretton School, Mrs Jones said:
“It is privilege to be able to take part in our wider community and meet a
broad cross section of children and staff from many of our local primary
schools.”
The finale for the event will be the production of marketing material & a ‘Dragon’s
Den’ style presentation that each team will present to the other pupils. Who will
be the Dragons? I am sure will be a hotly debated topic!
Technology College News
SketchUp
Excellent for architectural
designs, some KS4 pupils
have already produced some
fantastic work, especially in
GCSE Product Design & the
Diploma in Construction &
the Built Environment.
But ... did you also know that
you can download a version
of the same software FREE
to use at home?
Did you know ... that the
school
has
bought
the
Professional version of this
amazing piece of software
which you can use in the CAD
room at lunchtime.
Go onto Google, type in
‘SketchUp’ and off you go.
Let’s see if some of you
budding architects can start
designing the buildings of
the future.
Ready Willing & Mobile Competition 2010
BURSTING WITH
GREAT IDEAS?
A
national
competition has
been launched to
produce ideas to
help children with
disabilities
whether at home,
at school or at
play. There are a
range of prizes
& there are two
age categories: 7
– 11 years old &
12 - 16 years
old.
Previous entries have included a variety of sports & play
equipment, accessories & tools, communication & shopping
aids. It could be a concept for a brand new product or service
that everyone can use, but especially good for young disabled
people, or an idea for developing an existing item or facility –
there are endless possibilities!
Entries should be in the form of a drawing, painting or diagram
(max A3 size) accompanied by descriptive text and annotation.
Exactly the sort of things you are brilliant at in D&T and Art
lessons!
Check out www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk
Entries close on 31 March - get online & get designing
Spring 2 • 2010