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Second World War Evacuation Theme Day for Year 4
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This term Year 4 has been studying the home front in Britain during the Second World War. In order to add value to their curriculum and engage in interactive learning, the class took part in a Second World War themed evacuation day.
The children were invited to come to school dressed as evacuees. They also carried a suitcase holding all of their belongings for the long journey from the cities to the countryside. On arrival, the children made ID cards, tags for their necks and were issued with ration and clothing books for them to fill in throughout the day.
Once they were well and truly transported back in time, they took part in a blackout and listened to an air raid siren. They described the sound of the siren as ‘scary’ and imagined what it would be like in real life. Afterwards, in true British spirit, the class enjoyed a calming cup of tea and a biscuit. For some of the children it was the first time they had had a cup of tea out of a tea-pot and it received mixed reviews.
In order to further empathise with children during the Second World War, Year 4 were given a talk about the concentration camps in Poland and watched a diluted version of the film ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, with Señorita Maravillas.
During play time the children were encouraged to play 1940’s games. These games included skipping and running alongside a hoola-hoop and keeping it upright with a stick. It was a lot trickier than they had originally envisioned!
During the afternoon, Nurse Ann Sinclair joined the class to talk about rationing and nutrition during the War and beyond. The children were surprised to find that children during the Second World War and even into the 1950’s had so little to eat. It was further explained that even though they had so little to eat, children were healthier then as their diets were more nutritionally balanced than our diet today. Food for thought indeed!
Lastly, the Headmaster brought all his great grandfather´s and his grandfather´s medals, badges and buttons to look at. Mr Silk explained the story of them, including the Iron Cross 1st Class that his greatgrandfather had torn from the neck of a dead German soldier on the first day of the Battle of the Somme; a battle for which he received the Military Cross. They were grusome times indeed!
Overall, the day was both enjoyable and educational. The objective was for the children to empathise and to understand what life was like for children in the Second World War, by living it. I believe that we achieved this objective and that the children will be talking about it for many years to come, lest we forget.
Charity Clothes Collection, May 2012
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Due to the inspiration of one of our parents, Mrs Tatjana van der Plank, over the past few weeks we have been having a charity clothing collection for our local homeless and for Caritas. The collection is ongoing, but at last count (14th May 2012), according to Tatjana: “To give you an idea: the parents have donated, up until now, 280 shirts, 130 trousers, 85 dresses, 63 coats and some other items such as shoes. Four complete families have been helped out now and the rest went to Caritas. I saw they had hardly any clothes on stock, so they are very happy with the contribution of the school.”
The clothes collection will continue into June, so if you still have unused clothes in your cupboards then put them in the beautifully designed box in the reception. Well done to everyone for being so generous and thinking of those less fortunate than us.
Key Stage 3 Inter-House Debating Final, 3rd May 2012
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Over the last couple of weeks a number of Years 7 to 9 pupils have been learning how to debate and compete for the Inter-House Debating Trophy. With the help of a supporting teacher pupils have first researched a topic and followed this up by debating a motion. The boys and girls put in a superb effort to debate a series of challenging topics and the arguments and questions presented from the floor really added to the occasions.
The final saw a vigorous debate over the motion: “This house believes that Spain should abandon the Euro and return to a national currency”. The event was scored by two judges, Mr Silk and Miss Joanne Shreeve, with 15 marks available from each judge for the proposer, 10 marks for the seconder, 5 marks for the response from the floor and 10 marks for the summariser. While Gaudi Hose performed especially strongly in response to the floor, it was the overall lucidity of delivery and coherence of argument that ensured Newton House Triumphed in the event by 60 pts to 52 pts.
Well done to all the competitors, but especially to the Newton Team of Gregor Heath (Y9), Alba Morgan (Y9) and Aimée Stanton (Y7).
Costa Blanca Performing Arts Awards, 29th April 2012
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On Sunday 29th April 2012, the budding Stars of the region descended on King’s College to perform their audition in front of the judges for the Costa Blanca Performing Arts Awards. King’s College teamed up with the Ghost Academy for the first time to see young musicians, dancers and singers compete for a series of awards. There was some great talent on show and everyone enjoyed the day. The team of technicians and judges arrived before 8am to set up and performances began at 9.30am and went on right up to 5.30pm, when the winners were announced.
King’s College pupils managed to triumph in all the categories they entered for. Well done to Lily Hewson (Y10), and Esperanza Saura (Y8) and Daniel Carrión (Y7) who were winners in their categories. Well done also to Kayln Coleman (Y10) who finished a close second to Lily. The full list of winners can be seen below. We look forward to entering more participants in the event next year and hope it can be held at the school again.
A big thank you to Mr Stefan Rumistrzewicz and Mr Ewen McIntyre who gave up their day to work as judges.
Junior dance Champion Tamara Anderson
Senior dance champion Ella Rainford
Actor of the year Rebecca Brown
Senior Vocalist Lily Hewson
Adult dance champion Natalie Bruce
Senior Dance Troups Julie Bruce Trio
Senior dance groups Julie Bruce group
Band of the year Lavery
Junior dance troup Louise Bremner troup
Senior Musician Jac Bentley
Junior Vocalist Daniel Carrion Santamaria duet with Esperanza Saura Gisbert
Dance Improvisation Ella Rainford
Most promising performer Ella Rainford
Highest mark of festival Lavery
Duke of Edinburgh´s Expedition, 13-15 April 2012
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Friday the 13th April 2012 saw nine adventurous pupils from Years 9, 10 & 11 depart for a challenge of a lifetime on their Bronze qualifying expedition. Heading North East into the region of Valencia, the pupils caught their first sight of the 1408m mountain, Puig Campana, just across from Benidorm- the mountain they would climb the following day. It seemed an impossibility at this point, and several said that there was simply ‘no way’!
However, the following day, five hours after setting off, each and every pupil was able to enjoy the breathtaking view from 1408m, albeit slightly obscured by the bad weather, and relish in the success of reaching the summit. The descent was a daunting experience down a narrow path in high winds and heavy rain; but once on lower ground we were blessed with better weather and were able to dry out completely before making it back to the cars for the short drive to camp.
The second evening in camp was a slightly quieter affair, with everyone feeling tired yet exhilarated from the day’s challenge. Pupils prepared their evening meals, and checked routes for the following day, whilst the accompanying adults were able to appreciate the local paella.
The second day’s walking brought a different challenge, scrambling up to a height of 732m through shrub covered and rocky terrain. Yet again the pupils worked impressively as a team, looking for the best routes up, helping and encouraging each other all of the time. Miss Harrison even appreciated Zach’s helping hand up over the last rock to the summit. An easy downhill walk back to the cars followed and then it was off back to school.
Benidorm from the summit- come back clouds!
Well done to all those who took part and congratulations on passing the expedition section of the Bronze International Award.
Bronze qualifying participants: Shea Toomey (Y9), Zachary Begg (Y9), Lily Hewson (Y10), Caitlin Bennett (Y10), Hannah Muskett (Y10), Samantha Klein Reches (Y11), Kato Sumner (Y11), Harry Metcalfe (Y11). Bronze Practice participant: Gregor Heath (Y9)
A big thank you to accompanying adults: Mark Powell, Mark Shaw, Francisco (Paco) Jimenez Asencio, David Ward Campbell, Rachel Harrison and our assessor Mr Robin Silk.
