Dear Parents,
I write to wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year at the end of a momentous term. I
would like to thank you for the overwhelming support that you have given to us as the High
School at the heart of this community. That support has sustained us through the difficult times.
There is a great deal of work going on behind the scenes for planning a new school. A project
manager has been appointed and a contractor and design team will be appointed shortly from a
shortlist of applicants. Plans and designs will probably be available during January and
February. We do not yet know just how much money will be available from the Insurance
Company to pay for a new building, that information should be available to us before Christmas.
One of the things I have been doing over the past few weeks is visiting newly built schools with
some of the Senior Staff. I have, as you might expect, seen good and bad, but generally have
been impressed with what has been available and hopefully can take some of the really good
ideas and put them into our new building.
We do have to replace the bricks and mortar but I would want this to be an opportunity to go
beyond this and really think what it means to “Build a Learning Community”. We are working
together with our many partners in the local area to make Chase Terrace a centre of excellence
where young and old can work alongside each other to mutual benefit.
We have also begun the process of becoming a specialist school, a Technology College. After
Christmas students will start to see changes that will enable them to gain access to the latest
technological teaching and learning aids. The vision endorsed by the whole community will
start to become a reality.
As you will realise, it is business as usual although our circumstances are far from ideal! The
students here have responded well and we will need them to continue to behave responsibly and
work with us, particularly as the weather deteriorates. We are making arrangements for students
to be able to keep dry and warm during lunch and breaks. If there are any significant problems
with individuals at these times we will be informing you.
I am looking forward to the end of term events, our reunion presentation evening and our carol
concert, which will be uplifting events celebrating the work of our students. We will be closing
at 11.50 a.m. on Friday, 20th December and detailed arrangements are in this newsletter. We
shall be re-opening on Monday, 6th January 2003.
Thank you for all your support and good wishes to me personally. I look forward to sharing
exciting developments early next term.
Heather Bowman
Headteacher
Volume 2, Issue 1
December 2002
P. Darwen M.B.E
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Jeans for Genes
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Presentation Evening
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Honorary Members!
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STOP PRESS INFORMATION
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Staying Power
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Sports Report
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Chase Terrace
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with my friends to peer through the gaps in the gate to try and see what the mobiles were like.
wondered would one of them be my classroom?
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Jade Marchant H7
Before coming to Chase Terrace Technology College I went to Holly Grove Primary School. I was quite
nervous as I didn’t know what to expect. I was ready to come and I couldn’t wait to go to High School.
When I heard about the fire I was very upset that such a memorable building had been burned down.
I was getting more and more excited and finally the day came for my first day at Chase Terrace
Technology College. I was still a bit nervous as I didn’t know where to go or what to do. The teachers
were very kind and helpful, especially Mrs. Nevill, my form tutor.
I knew quite a lot of children there but it was very easy to make new friends from different schools.
Jamie Tarplee C7
Before I started Chase Terrace High School I was very nervous because I didn’t know what the teachers
would be like. At the same time, I was excited because I knew I was going to make loads of new friends.
On the first day my friends and I walked through the school gates and saw all the other children on the
playground. The playground was small because they had fenced off the field because the builders were
still installing the mobile huts to replace the classrooms lost in the fire.
I have enjoyed my first few weeks at Chase Terrace High School; I have made loads of new friends and got
to know the teachers a bit more.
The mobiles are nice and warm. The playground is much bigger now because they have taken the fences
down.
One of my new topics is French which I enjoy.
Jade Rowley C7
Once the ceremony started I was able to watch the proceedings via the video link to the
Ballroom and, in what seemed no time at all, it was my turn to be escorted there. I
managed to see my family in the audience just before my name was called out. Smiling, I
moved forward to stand before the Queen who placed the medal on my jacket.
She asked me about my work, before shaking hands to signal an end to our conversation.
A second curtsey - and it was all over!
At the end of the ceremony all the recipients had their official photographs taken outside
in the Quadrangle.
Just as the Changing of the Guard finished, we exited the Palace gates with flashes before
our eyes as Japanese tourists took our photograph.
My special day was completed with lunch at the Savoy Hotel.
surroundings we were served the most delicious meal.
Amid the glamorous
The train journey back to Stafford was just a little of an anti-climax but I have some
wonderful memories of our visit to Buckingham Palace.
P.DARWEN MBE
First Day Experiences
INVESTITURE DAY—A DAY TO REMEMBER
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In spite of the difficulties we have all faced this year, students at Chase Terrace have again been raising
money for the “Readathon” charities. Readathon week took place at the end of October and it looks very
much, at the time of writing, that we will again be able to send off a cheque for well over £1,000 and
match the £1,400 raised last year. A great effort!
As usual the money raised will go to two charities, The Sargent Cancer Care for Children and the Roald
Dahl Foundation which looks after children with epilepsy, blood disorders and head injuries. It is a
pleasant thought that, because of the great efforts of the young people in Years 7, 8 and 9 at our school,
many less fortunate children suffering serious illnesses, throughout Britain, will have a more enjoyable
Christmas.
I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank all the students at Chase Terrace who took part in
Readathon, who have done a great deal of reading and have raised a wonderful sum of money to help
others. I would also like to thank all parents, families and friends who have generously supported our
students, both in terms of money and encouragement. Over the last decade or so I have been very
pleased to have helped organise our Readathon weeks and have been immensely proud to have been able
to send off great amounts of money to charity. On behalf of our pupils, I would therefore like to thank
everyone involved for their support over the years.
Finally, on behalf of the English department, the organisers of the Readathon in the school, I would like to
wish all students and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful and prosperous New
Year.
N. Coley & the English Dept.
On Friday, 4th October 2002 the sixth formers all participated in the national Jeans for Genes day.
We raised £147.15 and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the sixth formers for their help
and support.
This is the second year that the sixth formers have taken part in this fund raiser and I am now
hoping that, due to it being such a success, it will become an annual event both for the sixth form
and the rest of the school.
I would also like to thank Mrs. Bowman, Mr. Dowling and Mrs. Taylor for their support with
running the event and giving us the chance to help people who need this support.
Jeans for Genes, organised by four national charities, raises funds for research into serious, often
life-threatening, genetic disorders affecting thousands of children. The money also helps to fund
valuable family advice and support services. This year we aim to raise at least £2.5 million.
In the U.K one baby in every thirty is born with a genetic disorder or birth defect; that’s one born
every twenty six minutes whose life could be affected. There are over 4,000 recognised genetic
disorders, some of which have no current treatment. Pioneering research to develop such treatment
is being funded through Jeans for Genes and is bringing great hope to families.
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It is very important to acknowledge success and reward achievement. On this special
evening one hundred and forty students from the previous Years 7, 8 and 9 received awards
for representation in sport, and effort and ability in a whole range of subject areas.
There were a number of musical items played by some of the recipients. Students from
Year 9 were awarded Certificates of Distinction chosen by their form tutors from last year.
Certificate of Distinction Award winners:
C9 Anna Baggott
R9 Matthew Brooks
O9 Rhys Corbally
E9 Aimee Boot
M9 Kathryn Dodd
H9 Amy Punnett,
Claire Daubney
P9 Sarah Carter
N9 Amy Podolaka
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Mrs. Janet Jenkins’ career as Supervisory Assistant at Chase Terrace Technology College drew to a close
on Friday, 25th October 2002. Mrs. Jenkins joined the staff of the then Chase Terrace Middle School in
November 1977, the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
In October 1983 Mrs. Jenkins also took on the rôle of cleaner at the Annexe site; she continued serving the
school in this position until Friday, 8th November 2002, the year of H.M. The Queen’s Golden Jubilee!
Headteacher, Mrs. Bowman, presented Mrs. Jenkins with a bouquet of flowers from the school in
recognition of her long service to Chase Terrace. She also received gifts of a bird bath and a large,
outdoor pot of flowers from the pupils of Years 7 and 8 and the staff at the Annexe.
Mrs. Jenkins is retiring to spend more time with her grandchild.
retirement with her family
We wish her a long and happy
25 YEARS LOYAL SERVICE
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STAYING POWER
The following are to be congratulated for achieving 100% attendance for their entire
school careers through from Year 7 to Year 11:
Daniel Cope
Graeme Johnson
Scott Wheeler
Scott is now in Year 12 so, who knows, he may achieve a further two years
uninterrupted attendance. Congratulations and well done to you all.
HONORARY MEMBERS!
SUPPORT GROUP
The total sum collected from the non-uniform day on Friday, 25th October 2002 was £555.56.
The following donations have been made:
Cancer Care for Children
£100
Set of Encyclopaedia for the library
£100
Fire Services National Benevolent Fund
£100
Children in Need
£100
George Meredith Trust
£100
St. John Ambulance
£100
Thank you for your support.
The next non-uniform day will be held on Friday, 14th February 2003.
P. Darwen
Chair of the Support Group
A t the beginning of term thirteen sixth form students took advantage of MPs holidays and therefore an
empty Parliament, to visit the heart of UK politics at Westminster. The trip was organised by the
Politics department to give students the opportunity to see for themselves the location of political power in
the UK.
On the way to Parliament, students were treated to a brief look at Westminster Abbey.
After an introduction to the workings of Parliament from the Leader of the House of Lords, and a short
debate on the prospect of war in Iraq, amongst other topics, students were taken on a tour of the Houses
of Commons and Lords including the Lobby, where voting takes place, and rest areas. The tour guide
was interesting and well-informed, offering insight into the history of Parliament and plenty of political
trivia (do you know what the red lines on the floor of the Commons are for? Or the ribbons in the MPs
cloakroom? Or why the foot of Churchill’s statue is shiny?)
The tour finished in Westminster Hall, location of the recent lying-in-state of H.M Queen Elizabeth, the
Queen Mother and currently home to an exhibition of political cartoons by David Low—Mr. Goodwin liked
that; the students went to the gift shop!
Before finally getting the train home, we ended up in Covent Garden to sample the wide-ranging, exciting
and interesting world cuisine on offer in our capital city ….. and the students went to Pizza Hut and
McDonalds!
The whole day proved to be interesting and stimulating and is a regular feature of the Government and
Politics “A” level course covering directly the content of AS Module 3, “The Machinery of Government”.
If you are interested in studying Politics at Chase Terrace, please see Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Dowling or Mrs.
Sutcliffe for further details.
M. Goodwin
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The Geography fieldtrip in October was the department’s sixth successful visit to the French Alps. As in
previous years, this unique and highly regarded residential opportunity attracted a lot of interest from a
wide range of students from Years 11, 12 and 13.
The coach departed the school on Saturday, 19th October on time and we were able to catch an earlier
ferry crossing to France. Our overnight journey to Chatel progressed well and we arrived at the hotel
quite tired but in good spirits. After unpacking the coach and sorting out the rooming arrangements, we
were provided with a buffet lunch in the dining room. The dining room had a number of large windows
which offered a spectacular view across the valley with snow-covered mountains in the background. It
was quite uplifting and refreshing to soak up the beauty and wonder of this environment and to be able to
work in a more relaxed and less stressful situation.
Those students who thought this was going to be a holiday were quickly disappointed. Within a couple of
hours all the students were hard at work carrying out a survey in Chatel on the impacts of tourism and its
effects on the local environment and the people living in the area. This included completing a detailed
land use map of the village, questionnaires, traffic counts and Environmental Quality Assessment. The
analysis and conclusions of each group were fully discussed and completed in a work session after the
evening meal.
The following day we went to Geneva. This provided is with an opportunity to investigate a large urban
area and assess the sustainability of its growth and development. The students were organised into six
groups and given a specific area to investigate. They were expected to complete a detailed land use
transect as well as collect information from a sample of thirty shops. Additional work was also carried
out after the evening meal until about 9.00 p.m.
An improvement in the weather on Tuesday encouraged us to try Chamonix for the day. We hoped the
conditions would remain favourable enough to allow us to visit a Hydro Electric Power station and dam in
Switzerland or go on the train to the Mer de Glace. Unfortunately, persistent low cloud made these two
options unrealistic. The Aguile de Midi had also been shut down for maintenance work which really
annoyed and upset a few pupils. Most of the day was therefore spent in Chamonix assessing the impact
of tourism on the local economy and environment. Some of the sixth formers remained in Chatel with a
member of staff to carry out work on valley profiles for their coursework. This included using specialist
surveying equipment and GPS technology to achieve very accurate results.
Wednesday was the day we hoped to let the students loose on a local river. Unfortunately, all the rain
during the week and the constant run off from the glaciers was making this increasingly difficult and
unlikely. I was therefore sent out during the early part of the morning to find a suitably safe part of the
river for fieldwork. This proved to be quite difficult but I did eventually find a site along one of the
smaller tributaries that fed into the main river. Despite this, the weather continued to deteriorate and
we had to abandon the fieldwork after a few measurements as more and more people became cold and
wet. I think Mr. Wilson’s decision may have also been influenced by the fact that he resembled a
drowned rat and he had almost fallen into the stream himself! Even though everyone was glad to be
returning to the hotel to thaw out and get dry, they all thought the experience had been very worthwhile
and enjoyable. The rest of the day was spent sorting out their results and discussing how this could
contribute to their understanding of how rivers work. In the evening we went ten pin bowling across the
border into Switzerland.
On the final day the students spent most of their time completing additional work in Chatel. This
included completing more questionnaires, traffic and pedestrian counts and environmental assessments at
various locations. Some of the sixth formers were busy finishing off measurements for their coursework
and collecting soil and rock samples to take home for more detailed analysis. Loading the coach up later
in the afternoon proved to be quite interesting with all the equipment, suitcases and half the French
countryside to be packed into a very limited space. We eventually succeeded but I did not want to be in
the shoes of any customs official who dared open the side doors and would be buried under a mountain of
luggage.
Fortunately, the journey back was very uneventful and very quick. We even managed to catch an earlier
ferry and arrive back at school in plenty of time.
The trip was a great success. The students were well behaved and represented the school in a positive
way. Most of the objectives for the week had been met although some re-organisation and changes had to
be made to take account of the weather conditions. However, it was clear to us that there needs to be a
change in the date we go on this trip to make better use of some of the attractions and facilities that exist
in the area.
K. Scotter
FIELDTRIP TO THE FRENCH ALPS
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INTER-SCHOOL SPORT
Soccer
Due to a combination of a late start to the year (due to unforeseen circumstances!) plus a lack of playing
area, it was decided, unfortunately, to withdraw from the Cannock League at Under 12, Under 13 and
Under 14 levels.
County Cup
Under 14
v Belgrave (Tamworth) Won 5-1
The boys played extremely well, totally outplaying their opponents, despite seventeen different players
being used (not all at the same time!).
v Weston Rd. (Stafford) Lost 5-1
Although eventually well beaten, in the first half we missed several good chances; they had just three and
yet we found ourselves 2-1 down. Weston Road got well on top in the second half and deserved to win. A
disappointing end to our Cup run but at least we lost to an excellent team. Possibly we missed the speed
of Daniel Bartram at the back when he became ill just before kick off.
Under 15
Cannock League
v Chasetown Won 4-0
v Norton Canes Won 4-0
v Kingsmead Lost 2-1
v Hagley Park & Netherstowe
(To be arranged)
Having beaten Chasetown to gain some revenge for last season’s defeat, the omens looked good for a
successful league season. However, the team did not play particularly well against a strong Kingsmead
team and, although not completely out of the Championship reckoning, the boys must now rely on
Kingsmead dropping points and also win their last two matches.
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turning up; with full teams we would have done even better. An example of this was in the Years 10/11
Girls section. We didn’t have a team at the first meeting, Norton did, and although we beat them in the
second meeting, the damage had been done.
B)
Individual Successes at Chasetown
Year 7 Girls
Year 7 Boys
Years 8/9 Girls
Amy Law (7)
Stuart Edwards (9)
Rachel Horsley (3)
Siobhan Arms (7)
Charlotte Smith (9)
Years 8/9 Boys
Miles Rowley (1)
Adam Clarke (6)
Years 10/11 Girls Sarah Barnard (2)
Kayleigh Short (4)
Years 10/11 Boys
Jason Ball (3)
Sean Ryder (4)
Jon King (6)
Liam Chawner (10)
Individual Successes at Cardinal Griffin
Year 7 Girls
Years 8/9 Girls
Years 8/9 Boys
Amy Phipps (8)
Siobhan Arms (7)
Nicola Wiley (10)
Miles Rowley (1)
Years 10/11 Girls Sarah Barnard (1)
Kayleigh Short (2)
Rebecca Harding (7)
Lauren Baker (8)
Years 10/11 Boys
Matthew Brown (2)
Matthew Timmis (3)
Sean Ryder (4)
Jason Ball (5)
Mark Williamson (7)
Jon King (10)
English Schools’ Cup
The school teams did extremely well in this with three out of four qualifying for the Midland Finals. We
were “blitzed” rather in this; our runners finding the mud and opponents in full time training a difficult
proposition to overcome. But well done for getting there, teams!
First Round At Telford
Junior Boys (7/8)
Team 5th (Miles Rowley 2nd, Karl Baxter 12th)
Junior Girls (7/8)
Team 2nd (Siobhan Arms 2nd, Nicola Wiley 8th, Amelia Cropper 9th)
Inter Boys (9/10)
Team 1st (Jason Ball 3rd, Chris Wright 4th, David Forsyth 11th, Adam Clarke 12th)
Inter Girls (9/10)
Team 3rd (Rachel Horsley 3rd, Jessica Taylor 8th)
Midland Final at Coventry
Junior Girls
11th
Inter Girls 12th (Rachel Horsley 7th)
Inter Boys 9th (Jason Ball 9th)
County Honours
The following did extremely well in being selected for Staffordshire for an Inter-Counties match held at
Coventry on 23rd November:
Miles Rowley, Kayleigh Short, Sarah Barnard and Jason Ball.
Boys Inter-Form Competition
Two competitions so far, soccer and rugby at Year 10 level.
Soccer
Semi-finals
O2
P0
H1
E1
(H won 4-3 on penalties)
Final
H3
O1
H finally did it! Having shared the Championship for the previous two years, they finally won it
outright, deservedly so.
Rugby
Semi-finals
Final
N17
O24
NvO
E5
M5
(To be arranged)
J. Brandwood
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
GCSE MODULAR EXAM DATES
Mathematics
27th January 2003
(Confirmed)
25th June 2003
(Provisional)
Science
5th March 2003
(Confirmed)
24th June 2003
(Provisional)
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On the first day at High School I remember feeling excited but scared too. I had come to school with lots
of friends from Primary School but I was sure I would make more friends in the future. It was a big step
for me coming from Primary to High School; lots of things were different such as the food at this school.
The food is much nicer; you can have “fast food” instead of just a set meal.
The school is much bigger but after a few days I soon got the hang of things.
Phoebe Milligan H7
On my first day I found my form really kind. I had waited all summer for this morning. It felt so grown
up; little things like carrying your bag around and having your dinner money in your pocket. I found
getting around different classrooms quite easy and I don’t need my map any more.
Towards the end of the summer holidays I didn’t really know what to expect because of the school burning
down. Each week I went with my friends to peer
Jeans for Genes
Tuesday, 5th November 2002—certainly a “Day to Remember”.
On Monday evening my husband, two daughters and myself travelled to London by train.
At 10.00 a.m. the following morning I had a very important appointment at Buckingham
Palace!
Dressed in our finery, we alighted from our limousine directly in front of the Palace gates.
I realised that we must be at the right entrance because nearly all the ladies were wearing
a big hat!
We entered the Palace and I was escorted to the Picture Gallery to await the ceremony.
My guests were shown directly to the Ballroom which is where all the state banquets are
held when foreign statesmen visit the Queen.
All the recipients of the MBE were waiting together in the Picture Gallery. A highlight for
me was when Paula Radcliffe came and stood next to me. We started chatting and spent
the next hour talking and practising our curtsey.
What an achievement—congratulations
Could Mr. Darwen be any more proud?
A member of the household briefed us on what we had to do when the Queen presented us
with our medal.
Mrs. Bowman with some of the proud recipients of awards
Mrs. Bowman (Headteacher) Dr. W. Hassell (School Governor) and Shane Walsh (Chair of Sixth Form Committee)
with award recipient, Emma Hubbard
Mrs. Jenkins receives her bouquet of flowers from Mrs. Bowman
From L-R students H. Hastie, J. Webster, M. Homer, D. Osborne, L. Back, C. White,
L. Hasler, J. Hartley, L. Chapman, W. Ho, R. Briggs, J. Corlett, A. Bullock
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CONCERT
Thursday, 19th December 2002
Lees Hall 7. 30 p.m.
Tickets available from school
£3 (Concessions £1.50)
Lichfield & Burntwood Lions Clubs
present
Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra
performing
A Night at the Movies
Chase Terrace Technology College
Sunday, 15th December at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets £9 available from school
Under 16 Cannock League
READATHON 2002
v Chasetown Won 3-1
v Norton Canes Lost 1-0
v Hagley Park Lost 2-1
v Kingsmead To be arranged
County Cup
v Walton High (Stafford) Lost 5-2
I have been very pleased with the efforts of the boys who have played so far this season, with one or two
new faces making their debuts for the school. The team has shown that it is a match for most schools
when all players have been available for selection. It has been somewhat disappointing when boys have
not informed me of injuries or of the unavailability prior to matches—I am sure that we would not have
lost to Hagley Park if more than ten players had turned up out of the original list of sixteen! On the plus
side, nineteen different players have been given the opportunity of representing the school and
congratulations to Poynton, Clues, A. Lennon, Dodd and Yeates for being ever present.
Under 19 County Cup
v Weston Road (Stafford) Lost 4-2
It was great to see over twenty boys turn out for the trials and it is hoped that this enthusiasm can
produce positive results when it comes to the League programme. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to
overcome a very talented Weston Road team boasting a handful of County players.
District Honours
Under 13 Matthew Whitbrook
Under 14 Sean Wallis, Adam Clarke
Under 15 Tom Marshall
Refereeing Honours
I would like to go on record in my praise of Neil Faunch. This young man, I believe, has got the ability,
personality and commitment necessary to achieve something in refereeing circles. At short notice he will
referee any match offered to him, for no monetary gain. He has already refereed half a dozen district
matches up to Under 15 level.
In addition, Neil often referees Mr. Blair’s School Under 15 team without reward other than the grateful
thanks of the P.E department!
N.B For would-be referees, a new course is due to run in January organised by Lichfield Referees
Association.
Under 16 Girls County Cup
v Great Wyrley
Won on a walk-over.
v St. Peter’s (Newcastle)
Lost 5-2
In the first round Wyrley, on hearing how awesome we were, capitulated by giving us the match!
Unfortunately, St. Peter’s actually turned up and gave us a bit of a football lesson, winning 5-2!
However, the girls played really well in what was, for most, their first eleven-a-side match and it was
encouraging to see how they improved as the game progressed. Ten out of the squad of fifteen were only
Year 9s so the future looks promising as these girls can be considered for the next two years. Special
thanks to Cathryn Hawksworth for “volunteering” to go in goals—I thought you did very well in what is
very much a pressure position.
Cross Country
Cannock League
A)
Year 7 Girls
Year 7 Boys
Years 8/9 Girls
Years 8/9 Boys
Years 10/11 Girls
Years 10/11 Boys
Third
Fifth
Second
Second
Second
First=
Although on the face of it, this may have looked to have been a successful league season, it was in fact our
most disappointing for some years. I’m afraid several runners let themselves and the school down by not
turning
STOP PRESS!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & PUPILS
LAST DAY OF TERM
FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2002
SCHOOL WILL CLOSE AT 11.50 A.M.
LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTS
There will be no school meals provided with the exception of packed lunches for those pupils who
are entitled to FREE SCHOOL MEALS. These pupils who require a packed lunch will need to
inform the kitchen staff first thing on Friday morning, 20th December.
SCHOOL TRANSPORT
Unfortunately, the Bus Company CANNOT provide a service at the time the school finishes (11.50
a.m.). It will be necessary for parents to make alternative arrangements for their children on this
occasion.
If there are any problems with the above arrangements, please contact Mrs. M. Brooks (Administrative
Officer).
We arrived at Manchester University and we sat in our first lecture, Exercise Physiology. This is about the human
body. The lecturer gave a lot of information about physiology but it was delivered in a boring way.
We then listened to a lecture on child protection and it was very interesting and informative; we all enjoyed this
delivery. The same person explained to us about equal opportunities—we considered this to have been a good
lecture.
Following this we went into Manchester centre to eat lunch and we all noticed the different cultures and lifestyles.
In the afternoon we became a little tired. Notes were taken on “Methods of Communication” but the person
delivering the lecture used inappropriate ideas and didn’t engage his audience we thought.
“Child Development” again was considered by us to be a poor lecture and badly lacked interest from the audience; it
was very difficult to take in. The sixth and final lecture of the day was enjoyable and well delivered; it was about
research methods.
We all rode home in the minibus with Mr. Goodwin driving. A quick stop was made at KFC which was much
enjoyed by everyone!!
Overall, the day was very enjoyable.
Louise Anslow, Fiona Creighton, Sarah Dowson
Kati Littler, Kelly Rogers, Debbie Twigg,
Leanne Worrall
Our Day at Manchester University
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
AGM
The School Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at St. Matthew’s Sports and
Social Club at 7.30 p.m. on 20th January 2003. Any parents wishing to join us will be more
than welcome. If you wish to nominate anyone for the Offices, this should be put in writing and
sent to the school no later than Friday, 17th January 2003.
The next School Association event will be a spring dance at St. Matthew’s Sports & Social Club
on Friday, 7th March 2003 at 8.00 p.m. Live music will be provided by “Dual Control”.
Tickets will be available nearer the date.
W. Blair
Association Chair