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Branksome Bugle
Issue 6
Y8 Sporting Success
On Thursday the 24th of June, Y8 Branksome girls entered the town rounders championship. Branksome was hosting the massive tournament and after playing Longfield, Carmel, 2 teams of Hummersknott, Hurworth and Haughton. Branksome won with 30 points and Carmel coming 2nd with 25 points. We talked to Mrs. K Phillips, team manager, and asked her why she thought they played so well. She replied with Alana was an excellent captain. The team played very well together and there was a superb performance from all students especially from Lindsay Stewart. Excellent team spirit well supported by mums. And of course superb team management!
Children of Steel...
On the 17th of June, pupils from year 7 and 8 visited Saltburn Leisure Centre to complete a Children of Steel triathlon. The challenge was to swim, run and cycle around the course. At the end all competitors received a medal and goodie bag. There was also a foam fencing section to enjoy. Joel Mitson, year 7, said I enjoyed the 2 laps of cycling the most. In conclusion they we can all definitely say they were pushed to their limit. By Liam Pape
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Last year I visited Croft Circuit and the weather was red hot however this year it was more cloudy but the day was still as good. My Dad and I went for his Fathers Day present, but it was actually him who got the tickets but I treated him by letting him get me an ice cream. We watched the Touring cars, visited the podium area and Porsches but the highlight was watching the Ginettas flying around the track. On one car the bonnet had fallen off and it seemed that the driver hadnt noticed. Also, on the green flag lap someone had left a pole in one of the corners to stop the cars from cutting it but it hadnt been taken out on the green flag lap and one of the cars crashed into it. He was okay in the end because the pole was only made of plastic. In conclusion the day was excellent and I would definitely go again. You may have noticed that the PAPERMAIL is looking a bit weird. Well it has been written upside down, so it actually says 7IVW 3dVd. Isnt that clever!
Gumpert Apollo
Feature on a Teacher
Name Subject Years at Branksome Most Memorable Moment Pets Funniest Moment Ms Loughlin Music and Performing Arts Its complicated When the teachers did a Strictly Come Dancing competition One female dog called Nut Watching the teachers in the dance competition for Comic Relief Life without music would be a mistake.
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Croft Circuit
Teachers pet
My two lovely horses are called Rio & Cobweb. They are very sweet but also very cheeky. If I'm not looking, Rio (the big one) after eating his tea, picks his bucket up by the handle and runs off across the field to the corner furthest away then drops it for me to have to go and get it.
From Mrs McIntyre - Receptionist
Once again, I found an interesting story in the news this week regarding the behaviour of fish as a result of pollution. As is often the case with science and research, there are often unexpected outcomes which take a while to be explained. The research I am referring to was conducted by scientists in Townsville, Australia on Clownfish (like Nemo from the famous Disney film). The research discovered that even mildly acidic water can confuse the sense of smell of Clownfish and make them attracted to the smell of their predators rather than afraid of them. This obviously has potentially disastrous implications for the future of Clownfish and in fact their predators that would need to find an alternative food source if Clownfish become extinct due to all being eaten! Some of you may be wondering why seawater might become acidic in the first place. The answer is very simple and is further influenced by the much referred to gas Carbon dioxide which causes acidification of water when it is dissolved. The whole idea of Clownfish swimming into the jaws of their predators due to too much atmospheric Carbon dioxide is further evidence of the value of science and the continuing advances being made in our understanding of the natural world. I am willing to bet that the scientists studying Clownfish in Australia did not originally set out to prove that increased acid levels causes loss of the sense of smell. However, they were able to adapt their research and conclusions in light of their findings and this is what science is all about! Our own STEM club are nearing the end of their first project and will soon have their own explanatory videos accessible to anyone in the world with an internet connection. They have been working very hard to produce these videos and I look forward to being able to give you the web address to access them in the next issue. We have had an extremely successful year as Branksome Science College and have also put in place many future plans for next year and beyond. I am very excited about further steps as a Science College and cant wait to submit the first article of the 2010-11 academic year. I hope that all Branksome Science College members have an excellent summer break.
This month we have decided on Age of War (picture above) The general idea is to protect your own base and defeat the enemies advancing in ages as you go going from Caveman to Futuristic! Even Liam, the editor, can play it!! By Ben Maclean and Bradlee Goldsmith.
World Cup Corespondants: Ewan Barr, Liam Pape, Sam Hutchinson, Tyler Hutchinson and Carly Scott
Peter Mokaba Mbombela Loftus Versfeld Soccer City Durban Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elisabeth
Royal Bafokeng
Brazil 2014 If your team didn't qualify for the world cup 2010 look forward to the world cup in Brazil in 2014.
Green Point
Sport
Dont stop at traffic lights or you will get your car nicked! Very high altitude! Beware of the police, they carry guns! This is the first world cup held in an Africa country. South Africa didnt get through their group.
England Vs USA England got off to a flying start in their first group game when Emile Heskey slot through a ball for Steven Gerrard to open the scoring. But just before half time England Goalkeeper Robert Green made a massive clanger to allow USAs Clint Dempsey to snatch a draw for the Americans. PLAYER OF THE MATCH: STEVEN GERRARD
My laptop has got a virus you know it was called Robert Green it couldn't save. Whats the difference between Cinderella and Rob Green? Cinderella got to the ball in time.
England Vs Algeria
Englands first half was pretty poor with a couple of missed chances. A bit further into the game Lampard hit the ball with his left foot but it wasnt very powerful and the keeper saved it. It just got even worst in the 2nd Half and they scuffed up every chance they had, it was the poorest game theyve ever played yet. The game ended nil nil.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: NO-ONE (THEY ALL PLAYED RUBBISH) England Vs Slovania What a game>? England v Slovenia: all of England were depending on them to not mess up and guess what? We didnt, we played fine and won 1-0. PLAYER OF THE MATCH: JOHNSON
North Park
In conclusion both tracks are amazing and I love them both as much as each other. By Liam Pape
Violently thrilling, blood pumpingly ecstatic and eyepoppingly amazing: are some of the ways to describe the new Robin Hood movie. The adventure is set before Robin and his merry men were outlaws. Twists and turns in the plot keep your attention. Overall I would recommend this movie to anyone.
Bullying:
Always remember it is not okay to be bullied by anyone. Tell someone you can trust like a teacher, friend, family member or have a look at some of these websites. www.bullying.co.uk www.bullyingonline.org www.kidscape.org.uk www.childline.org.uk - 0800 11 11 DONT SUFFER IN SILENCE
This new drink may be available in the canteen soon. It includes Grape Juice, Lemon Juice and Water. The School council taste tested it and established that it had a nice taste however a not very nice after taste. We researched the price and found out that it would be 67p which we decided was a little bit expensive for the 330ml bottle you get. Quotes varied from It is absolutely Tastetastic to It is a bit flat. So, in conclusion, the drink was okay but overpriced. By Liam Pape
Futsal Club
Branksome school pupils have recently qualified for the FA National Youth Futsal Festival at Sheffield Institute of Sport on the 3rd and 4th of July. The U16 team won the Northeast and Yorkshire regional qualifier at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre, Bradford. They came second in the group stages, but won 1-0 in the final with a spectacular performance from the whole squad. Branksome School pupils in association with local team spraire Lads, put a strong team together thanks to the help of Kev Bennett. To make this achievement possible, Branksome School pupils worked alongside Mr Withers and youth workers Paul Hepper and Kev Hammond to put together a successful DOSH bid in order to have marked out a full size Futsal pitch on the playground with goals and Futsal equipment. This training tool proved to be crucial when training and preparing the team for tournaments. Branksome School are now in training for the Youth Futsal Festival and hope to challenge other teams for the national title, of the best Futsal team in the country. 01325 380776
If I had to choose (and it is difficult) its the chance to have a nice cup of tea and Mr Withers, Branksome Science College. home made cake sitting in the sun whilst watching lots of people having a good time. We asked Do you think people enjoyed the fete and will come back next year? He replied I hope so many people look forward to the Fete year after year: its a part of their early summer and a fixture in the Cockerton calendar. I hope we provide something for everyone, as well as it being the key fundraiser for the Group. I think its great seeing old friends, struggling to hit-the-rat, eating a hot dog or ice-cream and realizing that you dont have to spend loads of money to have a good time with all of the family. All funds made from programme selling and stores at the fete will go towards keeping the group open, camp and other various events.
I think Amy Pond is the best companion by far. The Doctor might get a girlfriend!