Ysgol Stanwell School

Christmas 2XL Nadolig 2011 Newsletter 2011 Sporting Excellence

Clubs & Activities

School Productions Contents

 Greetings from the School

 School Announcements

 School Calendar

 School Holiday Dates

 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

 Eco-Schools

 Department News

 Year Group News

 Pupils with 100% attendance

Greetings from the School

At the end of this busy and successful term, it gives me great pleasure to reflect upon the nu- merous achievements of our pupils. This newsletter contains an astonishing array of extra- curricular activities, school trips and visits and is an excellent example of the enriching and rounded educational experience that we aim to provide for all Stanwell students. The highlight of the Christmas term here at Stanwell was the groundbreaking production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’, which provided so much entertainment for the pupils, parents, staff and friends of the school in the wider community. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the students involved in the cast, orchestra and crew for their dedication. Grateful thanks must also go to the staff members involved in the production, who have worked tirelessly and to a tight schedule. Finally, I wish all members of the school community a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

Mr Derek Jones

Headteacher

Ar ddiwedd y tymor Prysur hwn, rydw i’n falch i gael myfyrio ar lwyddiannau niferus ein myfyr- wyr. Mae’r cylchlythyr yn cynnwys swm rhyfeddol o weithgareddau allgyrsiol, tripiau ysgol ac ymweliadau, ac mae’n enghraifft ardderchog o’r addysg gyfoethog a chwmpasog rydyn ni’n ceisio darparu ar gyfer holl fyfyrwyr Stanwell. Uchafbwynt tymor y Nadolig yma yn Stanwell oedd cynhyrchiad Phantom of the Opera sy wedi darparu adloniant arbennig o dda i ddisgyblion, staff a ffrindiau’r ysgol yn y gymuned ehangach. Hoffwn i gymryd y cyfle yma i ddiolch i’r holl fyfyrwyr a oedd yn rhan o’r cast, y cerddorfa a’r criw am eu hymroddiad. Rhaid hefyd ddiolch i aelodau’r staff am eu rhan yn y cynhyrchiad, sydd wedi gweithio yn ddi-baid i amserlen tyn. I orffen, dymunaf Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn iachus dda i holl aelodau cymuned yr ysgol.

Mr Derek Jones

Pennaeth

School Announcements

PTA quiz

Friday 20th January 2012 at 7:30. Please come along to our PTA quiz—a great night out which also raises funds for Stanwell! Maximum of 6 people per team. Entry fee is £6 per person which includes a buffet. Tickets available from main reception or by telephoning the school.

Election of Parent Governors

The Governing Body works to provide the best possible education for Stanwell pupils. The work of the governors is done on a voluntary basis and takes con- siderable time and effort on the part of the members of the Board. Inspectors and Auditors regularly praise the role of the Governors and the work the Gov- erning Body carries out for the school is greatly valued. The Board of the Gov- ernors consists of twenty three governors , two of whom are elected teachers, two are staff governors, two are appointed by the Local Authority, two are As- sociate Pupil Governors and the remaining fifteen are currently parents of past and present pupils of the school. The term of office of three of the parent gov- ernors expired in December 2011 and one of these is not eligible to stand for re-election . Parents with at least one child currently attending Stanwell can be nominated to stand for election as a parent governor. If there are more than two parents who wish to be considered, the Headteacher will organise an election. Inter- ested parents will need to be proposed and seconded by the parents of two different Stanwell pupils and submit a brief description (approx. 50 words) which can be sent to all parents with the voting slips. Interested parties should contact Mr A Lewis by Friday 6th January 2012.

Moodle Virtual Learning Environment

From January, parents will be issued with log-in details to access the school’s VLE system. The aim of this is to help parents to support their children’s learn- ing. Stanwell School Calendar 2012 Date Event 3rd January 2012 Inset Day 4th January 2012 First Day of Term for Pupils Week beginning Years 7, 9, 10 & 11 9th January 2012 Reports to be distributed 13 th January 2012 Year 12 IT Trip to London 17 th January 2012 Year 11 Parents’ Evening 20 th January 2012 PTA Quiz Night 31st January 2012 Year 9 Parents’ Evening 4th February 2012 Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Walk 7th February 2012 Biology Department – Genetics Conference 8th February 2012 Year 8 Reports distributed 10 th February 2012 Year s 11, 12 & 13 Art Trip to Paris 10th February 2012 Year s 10, 11, 12 & 13 Ski Trip (During Half Term) 21 st February 2012 Year 11 Options Evening 24 th February 2012 Eco-Schools Workshop 25 th February 2012 Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Walk 28 th February 2012 Years 9 & 10 RE Trip to London 28 th February 2012 Years 8 TEAMX Parents’ Evening 6th March 2012 Year 8 WORKL Parents’ Evening 8th March 2012 Year 8 French and Welsh Trip to Paris 13 th March 2012 Years 12 Parents’ Evening 16 th March 2012 Years 12 & 13 Psychology Trip – Exploring Crime 20 th March 2012 Year 10 Reports distributed 22 nd March 2012 Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh Walk 27 th March 2012 Year 8 Options Evening 28 th March 2012 Year 11 English Trip – An Inspector Calls 30 th March 2012 Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh Walk 30 th March 2012 Year 12 History Trip to London 3rd April 2012 Year 10 Parents’ Evening 4th April 2012 ‘A’ Level Certificate Presentation 5th April 2012 6th Form S ailing Trip to France 5th April 2012 Last Day of Term – Easter Holidays 6th April 2012 Year s 7, 8 & 9 Ski Trip (During Half Term) 23 rd April 2012 Inset Day 24 th April 2012 First Day of Term for Pupils 8th May 2012 Year 7 TEAMX Parents’ Evening 15 th May 2012 Year 7 WORKL Parents’ Evening 11 th June 2012 Year 12 Work Experience 21 st June 2012 Primary Feeder Schools - Year 5 - Enterprise Day 22 nd June 2012 Year 9 Proto-Toy Day 25 th June 2012 Year 10 Work Experience Preparation Day 26 th June 2012 Award Ceremony (Provisional) 3rd July 2012 New Year 7 Parents’ Evening 9th July 2012 Year 10 Work Experience 20 th July 2012 Last Day of Term for Pupils (Provisional)

We do not expect the dates to change but reserve the right to do so.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES

2011-2012 Term Begin Half Term End Begin End

Autumn *Tuesday Monday Friday Friday 2011 6 September 24 October 28 October 16 December 2011 2011 2011 2011

Spring Wednesday Monday Friday Thursday 2012 4 January 13 February 17 February 5 April 2012 2012 2012 2012

Summer Tuesday Monday Friday Friday 2012 24 April 4 June 8 June 20 July 2012 2012 2012 2012 (TBC)

* First day of term for pupils. Monday 5th September 2011, Tuesday 3rd January 2012 and Monday 23rd April 2012 are INSET days.

2012 – 2013 Term Begin Half Term End Begin End

Autumn *Tuesday Monday Friday Friday 2012 4 September 29 October 2 November 21 December 2012 2012 2012 2012

Spring Monday Monday Friday Friday 2013 7 January 11 February 15 February 22 March 2013 2013 2013 2013

Summer Monday Monday Friday Monday 2013 8 April 27 May 31 May 22 July 2013 2013 2013 2013

* First day of term for pupils. Monday 3rd September is an INSET day.

The above dates are in line with other Vale of Glamorgan schools. We do not expect the dates to change but reserve the right to do so.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Miss H Jenkins

The Duke of Edinburgh Award continues session on Saturday 12th November as to be a popular extra curricular choice for part of the requirements of their expedition the pupils. The maximum number of 120 training. This was a huge success with pupils have been accepted at Bronze pupils receiving certification for their train- level from Year 10. There are 60 pupils ing. Many thanks to the staff at FAST and enrolled on Silver and 22 Gold partici- those in school who helped make the day pants enrolled on the Gold Award such a success. Those who were unable through the Adult Education Centre and to attend will receive in house training be- 12 more on the Open Gold Award in fore the expeditions. school. The expedition dates are as follows: The participants need to complete the Saturday 4th February following sections as part of the Award Year 10 – Cowbridge Walk Scheme: Saturday 25th February Year 10 – Cowbridge Walk  Volunteer- Thursday 22nd March (1pm) – Sat 24th ing March (1pm)  Skills Year 11 Silver practice Llantony Priory  Physical Thursday 29th March (1pm) – Sat 31st  Expedition March Year 11 Silver assessed Thursday 21st June – Friday 22nd June The Gold participants need to complete Bronze practice camp (Year 10) (half the a further Residential Section for 5 days. group) Tuesday 26th June – Wed 27th June Each section needs to be completed for Bronze practice camp (Year 10) (half the varying amounts of time depending on group) which level of the Award they are cur- Tuesday 3rd July – Wednesday 4th July rently working on and if they have suc- Bronze assessed – The Gower cessfully completed the previous level of the Award (if applicable). Many partici- pants have successfully completed their Many thanks to all the staff, parents Bronze and Silver Award and received and those at the Vale for their contin- their certificates. Any record books still ued support, without which the Award outstanding should be handed in to Miss could not be so successful. Jenkins.

To enhance the training for the expedi- tions, pupils have had the opportunity to visit the Cotswolds shop in Cardiff. This showed the range of expedition equip- ment available. Pupils also attended a First Aid training

“attended a First Aid training session“ Eco-Schools Mrs J Laity

Eco Stanwell  Reducing Energy consumption in the school September 2011 saw the introduction of our  Promoting global issues e.g. Fair Trade new Eco Stanwell committee; I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new Eco-Stanwell Week November 2011 members: The whole school considered the sustainability Pupils of water conservation. Students were made YEAR 7: Rhys Jones, George Lush, Zain aware of the need to manage water more effec- Yousef tively both within the school and at home. The YEAR 8: Lex Hermogeno committee intends to convince the school to YEAR 9: Christina Bugert, Mark Crothers, use school water bottles to reduce plastic waste Natasha Smith and minimise water usage. Year 7 pupils were YEAR 10: Grace Leland,Emily Moulton, issued with a Stanwell water bottle to help Emily Thomas, Alex Wagstaff achieve this aim. The committee are also hop- YEAR 11: Jessica Davies, Bethany ing many other pupils will purchase a water bot- Parkhouse, Leonor Worssam YEAR 12: Joe Ingram, Amy Palin, Seren tle from the school shop for £1.50, with all Vickers profit being donated to Water Aid. Please sup- YEAR 13: Helen Brabham, Demi-Louise port this new Eco-Stanwell scheme. Brown, Emily Chick, Eloise Laity, Gabriel Marques-Worssam, Iestyn Penry-Williams, Lucie Thomp son

The committee meet once a fortnight to discuss environmental issues that are Did you know: impacting on our school. The aim of the com-  The total amount of water on the earth is mittee is to ensure that the whole school is about 326 million cubic miles of water. working towards our environmental goal:  A child dies every 15 seconds from a lack of clean water. ‘Stanwell School wishes to excel at promoting environ- mental awareness throughout the school and the wider community by encouraging respect for the environment Please could you help us with our Christmas throughout all aspects of the school life’. Card campaign. As part of a county competi- tion students are asked to collect Christmas Eco Stanwell has a number of action plans to cards for recycling. The pupil with the most work towards this year: cards wins a prize. Last Year Jack Powell  Creating a Conservation Area Year 10 won £100 by collecting over 1000  Reducing the use of plastic cups and wa- cards. See Mrs Laity in the Geography De- ter wastage. partment for more details.

“Working towards a sustainable future” Department News

Art Ms R Lewis Year 8 Visit to 29th October. Using their artistic talents, Wales National Museum of Art 45 Year eight pupils recently took part in our pupils decorated ten 15 feet drapes a day visit to Wales National Museum of with stunning effect and contributed to a Art, at Cardiff Museum. very enjoyable and successful event. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed engaging with all of the work on display, including por- Penarth Heights Project traits created by Welsh artists Shani Rhys Continuing our effort to strengthen com- James and Augustus John. munity links and develop ‘new’ media, we Pupils were intrigued by the variety and have been successful with our application to participate in an exciting project working with Art Central, Ffotogallery and the de- velopers Crest Nicholson. Our focus will be the development of Penarth Heights and in particular, the old community known as the ‘Billy Banks’. Our pupils will have the opportunity to create digital images, stories and pictures working with artists.

range of work on display in the galleries and produced a number of excellent stud- ies coupled with detailed analysis.

Dinas Powys Rotary Club As part of our community links, pupils from Y9 to Y12 participated in an ambi- tious project to transform Dinas Powys village hall into a Greek taverna in aid of the Rotary Club’s charity evening on the If anyone has any stories about this com- munity or know people who used to live there, please contact Miss Lewis, Head of Art. This project is scheduled for next term.

Cardiff School of Art & Design On Thursday 8th December, our sixth form visited the foundation course where they had a wonderful opportunity to meet tutors and students and view an exhibition of art work.

“Cyfle i greu delweddau digidol, straeon a lluniau’ ” Business Studies Mrs J MacNamara

‘Young Enterprise’ has been increas- The teams also attended the Young En- ingly popular in both Year 10 and Year terprise Trade Fair event that was 12. We currently have four teams de- hosted at IKEA Cardiff. This is a great veloping their entrepreneurial skills, vy- selling opportunity, especially with the ing to be the next Richard Branson. run up to Christmas. Cards, candles, The businesses are run and managed table decorations, Christmas Cacti, and by the students throughout the aca- key rings were sold at the event. demic year.

The money raised from these events has been used for their companies’ reg- istration and will be used as capital to A number of events have already been develop their new business ventures. run this term including the school’s Students develop an intricate under- ‘Open Day’. During this event, students standing of business through their in- were retailing products that they have volvement in the scheme. ‘Learning manufactured. This included Money through doing’ is at the heart of the Munchers, Comedy Cacti and fairy Young Enterprise programme. cakes. Students also made sure that visitors were involved and had a lot of fun with the games that they had pro- vided.

Business homework club has been well attended by students. These sessions are run after school on a Monday and Thursday. All students, no matter what year group they are in, are welcome to attend.

‘Learning through doing’ Drama Miss R Davies

form their latest production. They recently The Drama department is extremely busy visited school to hold a workshop on how to at the moment preparing for the UK create exciting devised work. This theatre Schools’ premiere of The Phantom of company is recommended by our AS/A level The Opera. We are delighted to be the examination board WJEC and last year we first school to perform this wonderful felt the company really inspired and influ- show and are working hard to produce a enced the decisions the students took with production the whole school can be proud regards to creating exciting original theatre. of. There are rumours that former Phan- I would like to congratulate our current Year tom, Peter Karrie, will be attending open- 11 students who have recently performed ing night and Peter has kindly agreed to 30% of their overall Drama grade. Con- chat to our very own Phantom, Miles Braithwaite, about playing the role. May I thank former student Sarah Hudson for helping us with the ballet choreography for the show .

gratulations on some excellent work. The Drama A/AS students visited Bath this next instalment of coursework will be at the month to watch a one man show by Ste- end of March. This will be examined by the ven Berkoff in The Theatre Royal, Bath. external AQA examiner Ken Tucker. Our This will be extremely beneficial to our AS AS/A level students have just started work students as next academic year they will on their coursework practical work and we need to create a piece of original theatre wish them well. Good luck to Miles in the style of Steven Berkoff as part of Braithwaite, Danielle Evans, Ross Foley their coursework. and Jessica Steed who are all applying for

Drama school this year!

Also well done to some of ’The Phantom of

the Opera’ cast who performed on the

Tesco stage recently for The Wales Millen-

nium Centre. They did a superb job.

Tickets sold out in 1 day for the four per-

formances of ‘Phantom’!

We will also be returning to watch local physical theatre company ’Earthfall’ per-

“first school to perform this wonderful show” Design Technology Mr N Gifford

It has been a very exciting start to the new Open Evening academic year in DT. Once again Open Day was a great suc- KS3 cess for the department with both staff Year 7 pupils have been working on a wide and pupils enjoying the afternoon. Visi- range of projects from hot rod cars to pil- tors were given demonstrations and lows. Pupils are enjoying the projects and were able to view projects. This year producing some excellent work. one of the Young Enterprise teams, led The bag project in Year 8 continues to be a by Jack Powell, demonstrated the use success. Pupils of the Laser Cutter in the production of have produced a their own key tags. range of bags in- London Visit 2011 Students visited the V&A and The Ori- gins exhibition both in London. During the day students were able to see a cluding boot bags, wide selection of hand bags, tote bags and draw- string bags. The food projects and elec- tronic games continue to generate a great deal of interest and enthusiasm. GCSE Year 9 have made a fantastic start to the GCSE courses and are building upon their KS3 skills. Pupils are looking forward to their next project where they will be making innovative and products in a range of media. creative design Year 11 work. Year 11 are settling into their CAT projects. Innovations Award Students are currently completing their de- This year again Year 12 and 13 Product sign section of their folders in preparation Design students visited the WJEC Inno- for the manufacturing stage which will begin vations Award. This national award is early next term. run by the WJEC and displays 40 exem- Year 12-13 plar projects Years 12 and 13 are currently finalising the designs ready for manufacture next term. Children in Need Of particular interest this year are the de- Pupils from all years helped in the mak- sign and manufacture of a paper dress by ing of Pudsey and Blush badges which Ellie Way and a proposal for the develop- were sold to raise money for Children in ment of low impact environmental housing Need. Many thanks to all the students scheme by Ben Cockerill-Evans. who helped.

“Dewis eang o waith cynllunio gwreiddiol a chreadigol” Design Mr N Gifford Technology Continued

Clothes Show Live competition Pupils from Year 10 will be starting a re- Young Artist/Designer of the Year cycling project after Christmas in after school club. They will be producing Clothes Show Live is the UK’s largest wearable garments and accessories us- fashion event. Continuing its commit- ing old and unwanted items. Their work ment to nurturing and developing young will be displayed in the Fashion Show next year.

After School Clubs

Pupils from all year groups are encour- aged to attend after school for any extra support to complete projects and to in- crease their manufacturing skills. The department run both homework clubs for KS4 groups and after school clubs for KS3.

talent in the creative arts, Clothes Show Extra Curricular activities set a competition to design a poster based on the theme ‘Rule Britannia’. A big congratulations to Rosie Cockerill Year 9 and 10 GCSE Textile pupils were -Evans, Saffron Collins-Tong, Fran- encouraged to enter the competition to cesca Evans, Evie James and Katie be in with a chance of seeing their win- Roberts who all took part in a Fashion ning design used on advertising materi- Show last month at Lanover Arts Hall. als for the 2012 Clothes Show Live The Fashion Show looked professional event. and exciting and the girls were involved in all aspects of the show from producing Three of our pupils have been short the collection, modelling and photogra- listed for this competition were invited to phy. Well done. attend an awards ceremony at the Clothes Show on Tuesday 6th December.

Short listed pupils were Amanda Dave, Jessie Preece and Milissa Sorenson. The pupils have done extremely well to get this far and have been chosen as part of the top 10.

“nurturing and developing young talent in the creative arts” Economics and Politics Mr J Boggan

ket in pies, with teams bidding to set price, Following his A* at ‘A’ level last summer advertising and output in advance of their Tom Harry decided to forgo his place to orders being calculated. It teaches about read English from 2011 and has been profit margin, risk-taking, and how both preparing for an interview for a 2012 under and over-producing leads firms to place at Cambridge to read Economics. lose money. Anastasia Mirza-Davies pro- Tom is but one of thirty Economics stu- duced an excellent write-up of her firm’s dents from year eleven upwards for whom progress. we have taken out a subscription to the Year ten pupils have been focusing on Economist magazine. Three pounds for a their external examination in January but thirty week subscription is excellent value, they too have been undertaking mini- the full price being four pounds per copy. projects—in their case it was a guide to It provides an excellent example too of the local housing market, based on similar price discrimination which is a key topic at principles to the car version. ‘A’ level.

The three years now available for the pur- Sixth Form suit of GCSE options means that there is plenty of time for year nine pupils to learn Government and Politics students have the basics and they have been able to been extending their understanding of the show off their IT skills via several mini- democratic processes in the UK and the projects. Granted a budget of fifty pounds USA. Year 13 students will be sitting their they had to draw up a fully-costed menu A2 module (Politics of the USA) in January plan for a week. Some were coming in and they have taken a keen interest in US with over half the funds left, a mis- voting behaviour, political parties and understanding of the brief as there were pressure groups. Best of luck. no extra marks for excessive economis- Year 12 Politics students have been inves- ing...... tigating whether the UK needs a written They have also recently produced their constitution and if the Prime Minister en- guides to the local second hand car mar- joys too much influence. They have also ket—they are required to draw up a short- studied factors which influence voting be- list of six cars in each of three price haviour in the UK. These factors include brackets, making recommendations of primacy issues such as class, ethnicity cars to buy and avoid within each bracket and age as well as factors which include Such recommendations needed to reflect the role of the media, the influence of the price, mileage and running costs with Party Leader and events such as the war support from sites such as Which, in Iraq. Students have also analysed the Parker’s and What Car. It is no exaggera- current position of the Electoral System in tion to say that the efforts of some pupils the UK and engaged in a lively debate re- like Evgenia Brusnitskaya and Natalie garding reform of the current electoral sys- Lewis were of professional standard. tem of FPTP to the Alternative Voting Sys- The same groups have recently played tem. the excellent business game ‘Fresh Oven Pies’ which simulates a competitive mar-

“lively debate regarding reform of the current electoral system” English Mrs M Williams

Competitions pupil of the school has recently published her first novel ‘Moon Chase’. Her fantasy At the beginning of the term, a number of novel was inspired by her dog, an Irish Year 7 English classes created fantastic Wolfhound named Finn who also attended poems about their favourite sweets. the talk, much to the delight of Stanwell They really engaged their senses and pupils. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the even brought their favourite sweet or afternoon and asked many interesting chocolate along for inspiration! Over 60 questions on the creative writing process entries were sent off to the 'Express and the difficulties of trying to publish Yourself' poetry competition. We are work. waiting patiently for the results and to Eighteen Year 13 pupils who are studying find out whose poems have been pub- English Literature at A Level recently en- lished. joyed a trip to Bristol to Open Day listen to four thought pro- voking lectures on differ- A pint of English mixed with a dash of ent themes and elements magic was the inspiration for the fantas- of Shakespeare’s ‘King tic wizarding activities available in the Lear,’ such as ‘The Prob- English department for Open Evening lem of Human Suffering.’ this year. There was plenty on offer; spell In each lecture, academics and senior ex- -binding games, mind-boggling magical aminers considered the themes and text in quizzes, descriptive writing activities, and ways that support the requirements of the certainly never a dull assessment objectives for advanced moment to give eve- study. All of those who attended thor- ryone a taste of Stan- oughly enjoyed the day and the pupils well. found it very helpful and were impeccably behaved. Hopefully this will stand them in The Open Day good stead for the summer exams! ‘Spelling Bee’ was a great success. Many There are a number of educational visits pupils faced the chal- planned for Key Stage 4 pupils next term. lenge and won prizes in their time and The English Department are planning to age group. The overall winner was Lau- take Year 10 pupils to ‘Poetry Live’ in Bris- ren Stephens with an unbelievable 12 tol. This will help Literature students to points. Well done! Also, a big thank you prepare for the unseen poetry element in to the Year 7 pupils who helped run the their first external literature exam in June. event. There are also plans to take Year 11 pu- Visits pils to see a production of ‘An Inspector Calls’ in the New Theatre in Cardiff. Pupils Selected pupils in Year 7 and 8 were for- will be studying this text for their final Lit- tunate to attend a reading and question erature exam in the Summer. and answer session with the local chil- dren’s author Cathy Farr. Cathy, an ex-

“fantastic wizarding activities available in the English department ” Geography Ms H Morgan “Geography is everywhere and the many geographical features that the everything” (Anon) physical and human landscapes had to offer. As Geography is all around us, the department have taken the opportunity The students had the opportunity to see this term to explore the world beyond the for themselves several locations of classroom. geographical interest that currently relate to their studies. These included: a visit to Year Eight visited the Cadbury World the Island of Capri, Sorrento, the ruins of factory in Bournville. Pupils were given a

Pompeii and Herculaneum, a climb to talk on the economic value of the the top of Vesuvius in the Vesuvius Chocolate industry, relating to the National Park, a location and manufacturing of products drive down The in the developing and developed world. Amalfi Coast and a This gave the pupils the opportunity to visit to the sulphur discuss the issues and ethics of Fair fields at Solfatara. Trade. After their talk the pupils explored the factory, sampling many varieties of chocolate, getting involved with interactive exhibits and During the Italian evenings pupils learning how all delighted in a range of activities from cocoa beans eating Italian pizza, singing songs used in the UK around a beach camp fire and come from completing a quiz (where the tie breaker Ghana. was decided in a dance off between the Year Twelve and Year Thirteen boys!) During the October half term, a selection of pupils from Years Ten to Thirteen Accompanying us on our visit was the visited the Bay of Naples experiencing famous Icelandic photographer Ragnar

‘Geography expands your horizons’

Geography Continued Ms H Morgan Th. Sigurdsson. He surveys, pedestrian and traffic counts, as specialises in well as looking at land values of this rural photography of settlement. On their return to Stanwell nature and travel in the pupils used the results to complete a the Arctic, including controlled field study assignment worth Iceland, the Faroe 10% of their final GCSE. Islands, Greenland Finally, Year Seven are currently and the Northwest brushing up on their Geographical skills. Territories/Nunavut As part of their unit of study they have of Canada. The been given the opportunity to do some purpose of this was field sketching in and around the so that he could grounds of Stanwell. These skills are take a variety of invaluable in both helping the pupils with photographs of our their artistic skills and helping them to group for the department and for capture and record geographical characteristics of the wider world.

The staff and pupils have thoroughly enjoyed our field visits beyond the classroom and I hope you agree with us that these opportunities support our pupils in understanding global, national and local patterns and processes in the wider world.

Discover the World tour company, with whom we travelled to Italy. The resulting photographs are outstanding and breathtaking. You can find some of them on the Stanwell website, in the activity gallery - Italy 2011. As part of their GCSE Geography Studies Year Eleven visited Cowbridge in December to complete an investigation into a rural community in terms of urban and retail change. Year 11 conducted land use and shopping

‘Geography is important because we've got the whole world in our hands!’ History Mr G Morgan

It has been another busy and enjoyable term History pupils have studied a lot of interesting in the History Department. Highlights have key issues this term. In Year 7 pupils have included the October Open Evening, where been learning about the Battle of Hastings and pupils - and parents alike - had the opportu- who became King of England in 1066. nity to take part in several activities, including archery, code-breaking, jousting puppets and Year 8 have enjoyed performing plays to find a crime-scene investigation on famous his- out why Henry VIII got married six times and torical murders. A good time was had by all. why Elizabeth decided not to marry at all! They thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Tower of London in November especially see- ing the place where Anne Boleyn and Kathe- rine Howard were executed. They also had a great time exploring the cultural side to Lon- don especially visiting Covent Garden and seeing The Lion King in the West End.

In other news, Bethan Lewis (Year 13) en- tered the Historical Association’s Great De- bate competition on Monday 21st November. She competed in the regional heat for South Wales hosted by Cardiff High. Bethan was magnificent and won the regional heat with her talk about Sophie Scholl. We are all very proud of Bethan in the History Department and we wish her the best of luck when she At GCSE level Year 9 have been studying the competes in the final which will be held in Ox- cultural changes that the USA faced in the ford in March. Well done Bethan! 1920s, including changes to sport, the cinema and the role of women. All classes have made an excellent start to the Year 9 course. Well done!

Years 10 and 11 have been examining life in Nazi Germany before and during the Second World War. Recently they have studied how life changed for people living under Nazi rule and Year 11 will shortly be completing their coursework on the evacuation of children in Britain during the Second World War. Both Year groups have made a positive and enthu- siastic start to the year and must be congratu- lated.

“Mae disgyblion Hanes wedi astudio nifer o faterion allwedol y tymor yma” Information Technology

Mr P Davies Open Day goes to Amy Gifford who has A very successful Open Day in October created a stage provided prospective pupils with the oppor- design with a tunity to use the excellent ICT facilities keyboard on the within the school. Pupils were able to de- top with the sides velop their moviemaking software skills having musical through the use of Window Moviemaker. notes. Harry Parents of prospective pupils were able to Edgeworth view the work their children had completed achieved the following the primary liaison sessions ear- highest mark at lier that month. Key Stage 4 for his unit 1 course- Primary Liaison work. Kathleen The ICT department played host to 3 of its Ahearne, Andreas Asprou, Harriet Blun- feeder primary schools Albert, Evenlode den, Matilda Crack, Zola Hargreaves, Jay and Victoria who had an opportunity to Kapuria, Balaji Krishna and Leo Tucker develop their understanding of staying also produced some exemplary work for safe online. The Year 6 pupils produced their Unit 1 coursework. excellent multimedia presentations for Homework Club primary school aged pupils , the purpose of the presentation was to warn them of Key Stage 4 homework club has been busy some of the dangers of social networking. throughout the term with over 50 pupils at- tending at least 1 session a week. Matthew Key Stage Three Bennett, Jack Davies, Rebecca Harries, Year 7 pupils have settled in well during Rory Hay, Ellie Munro and Charlotte the first term and have used their work Thompson have come to homework club from transition to develop a website using every week to ensure they achieve high Adobe Dreamweaver. Bethany Keane is coursework marks. Computer Games Club an excellent pupil who always completes will start in January 2012 for Key Stage 3 her work to a very high standard. Year 8 pupils to develop their understanding of pupils have been introduced to Games De- Games Design. sign during this term and Rhys Capener Sixth Form has produced an excellent game and he has worked hard during all lessons. Year 8 Year 12 pupils have made a good start to pupils Izaak Lee, Tristan Worssam and the year . Well done to Allister Hill and Jonathan Wright always work with en- Alex Williams who have made a very good thusiasm and have produced some excel- start to their Double ICT units scoring high lent work this term. marks in a recent Software and Hardware test. Year 12 pupils are looking forward to a Key Stage 4 visit to the BETT show at Olympia London Year 9 pupils started their Unit 3 Graphics in January 2012 ,where they will be able to unit this term and have generally produced see at first hand the latest hardware and some excellent work. Particular praise software technology.

“opportunity to develop their understanding of staying safe online” Maths Miss E Murphy Selected A-level pupils, along with Balaji and received a certificate and a bar of Krishna from Year 10, took part in the chocolate! This year we also ran a Simon “Senior UKMT Maths Challenge” in Says competition; this was won by Ria November 2011. The top student was Raninath from Victoria Primary. Balaji Krishna (Year 10) who achieved a silver certificate. Silver certificates also went to Joseph Ingram and Frankie This term, the Maths department has wel- Law (both Year 12). Bronze certificates comed selected pupils from the feeder Pri- were awarded to Niall Armstrong, mary schools to take part in extended Sarah Boden, Rhea Ghosal, Daniel Maths lessons at Stanwell. Two pupils Luxton, Liam Pace, Naomi Parkhouse, from each of the primary schools took part Katie Rowlands (all Year 13), James in the first lesson. The feedback from the Chaffey and James Porteus (both Year pupils was very positive and we look for- 12). Our congratulations go to all of ward to the next lesson with them in the these for their achievements. Spring term.

A sixth form team, comprising of Further The KS3 homework club has been a huge Maths students, was entered into the success so far this year, with record num- UKMT Senior Team Challenge. Unfortu- bers turning up on a weekly basis. A huge nately the team did not qualify for the thank you to Jay Kapuria and Balaji next round of the competition but they Krishna for giving up their time after thoroughly enjoyed the experience. school to help with the running of this club.

Homework Club for Year 11 has started and will be continuing on Mondays. This proved invaluable last year, producing very good results, and we look forward to seeing a positive response again this year. A huge thank you to all the Year 12 students who give up their time after school to help with the homework club; without these pupils the homework club would not be such a success.

Also, a huge thank you to all the Year 12 Once again the “Maths Mindbenders” on and 13 students who complete their com- Open Day was a great success. Many munity service within the Maths depart- current and potential pupils enjoyed the ment; their time and efforts are greatly ap- six-puzzle treasure hunt around the preciated. Department. 91 completed the puzzles

“Thank you to all the Year 12 and 13 students for their help within the Maths dept” Media & Film

Mr I O’Rourke

The Media & Film department has much own choosing. Particularly strong pieces of to celebrate so far this year and many work have been produced by Emily Da- things to look forward to in 2012. The vies, Olivia Davies, Sam Green. Kate first high point was on results days in Au- Humphreys has gust, when staff were delighted to note been putting her the high standards of attainment reached media skills to by most pupils—well done to all! good use by di- recting the Phan- The new Year 9 cohort have made a tom photo-shoot. confident start to their GCSE course and have already displayed their skills as me- dia analysts in recent textual deconstruc- tions. Pupils who have worked particu- Jordan Holt, Madeline Lynch and Geor- larly well this term include Rhys Fford, gia Wales. Year 12 pupils are starting their Stephanie Friend, Rory Hawkins, Sa- coursework module soon and are already sha Horrobin and Jessica Vining. planning their films! Pupils who have al- ready produced excellent work include Year 10 started the year trying to emu- Leah Dalby, Victoria Isaac, Madeline late Nick Parks and create their own ver- Lynch, Georgia Wales, and Jonathan sions of stop-motion animation– move Wise. over Wallace & Gromit! Excellent work was produced by Sinead McCausland, We have, for the first time, two A Level Joshua Lawes, Joel Ringer and Alex- Film Studies cohorts. Following on from andra Wagstaff. They have also been their AS exam success, the A2 group have working hard on a scheme to do with Ad- been working hard on their small-scale re- vertising for their winter exam and are search projects and the new AS cohort about to start a piece of coursework cre- have been learning about the ‘micro,’ ele- ating their own product and advertising ments of filmmaking and have started to pitch. study British horror films!

Year 11 pupils have been busy complet- A group of our Year 12 & 13 students ing pieces of coursework for their final participated in National Film Week with a folders and excellent work has been pro- special viewing of ‘Let Me In,’ and a talk by duced by Mitchell Crees, Jacqueline a film censor from the BBFC at Chapter Dich, Riah Knowles-Brock, Hakim Mi- Arts. Students also attended a special ladi, Miles Morgan, Reginald Wong screening of Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours at and Bethan Amy Blunt. Cineworld in Cardiff. More recently, 30 Year 12 students took part in the live re- Year 13 pupils have been working hard cording of a popular Radio Wales topical this term on their coursework module, news quiz called ‘What’s The Story?’ The which is worth 50% of their total A2 students were introduced to the producer grade. They have been producing re- and writer of the show and also met one of search investigations on topics of their the esteemed panellists, Derek Brockway.

“much to celebrate this year and many things to look forward to in 2012” Modern Foreign Languages Mrs T Davis

A great way to learn about the language charming panda cake. and culture of a country is through cin- ema and there is a thriving foreign film A big “thank you” to our helpers on the library in Stanwell. We currently have over a hundred and fifty German and French films which our Sixth Formers regularly borrow. They tell us that it really is a great way to widen their vo- cabulary.

day: Jess Ashill (Y10), Laura Gale (Y10) and Evgenia Brusnitskaya (Y9) We also had a French and German quiz which was won by our Exams officer Mrs Pratt and her daughter Lizzie, who is cur- rently working with us as an LSA. In October, a group of A level French and German students attended a lan- The German Department has been on its guages day at Cardiff University. They travels this term with a visit to the Christ- learnt about studying languages at Uni- mas markets in Cologne, organised by versity and the Erasmus scheme, as well Miss Lemon. as attending a lecture on European cin- In early-December students from Years ema. They also enjoyed a taster session 10, 12 and 13 spent a long weekend soak- of Italian which they all declared was ing up the festive atmosphere in the beau- “fantastico!” tiful city of Köln. Apart from the obvi- One of the highlights of the term was the ous Christmas shop- ever–popular Europa Café on Open Day. ping there was time There was a fabulous selection of cakes, for sightseeing, kindly baked by our wonderful students. which included The “Decorate a cup cake” competition climbing to the top took place again and the entries were of Cologne cathe- great and very creative with first prize dral and a river going to Phoebe Chrisie (Y9) for her cruise down the Rhine. Of course no visit would be complete with- out a visit to the world famous chocolate museum, where we were able to sample hot melted chocolate from the golden foun- tain—lecker!!

“There is a thriving foreign film library in Stanwell” Modern Foreign Languages Continued Mrs T Davis

There are over 6000 languages spoken in the world and behind each and every Year 9 are looking forward to meeting up one of them lies a rich and diverse cul- with their pen friends again after spending ture. That’s what the European Day of a most enjoyable ten days together in Languages aims to celebrate - by show- April. The year 8 pupils are being matched ing people across Europe how important up and will soon be finding out the names languages are, and what fun can be had of their partners learning them. The 26th September is the all important day and this year On the in- marked the Day's 10th anniversary. The ternational MFL department celebrated by giving front Mrs pupils taster sessions in other lan- Symonds guages, such as Spanish, Italian and will be tak- ing a group of 55 Year 8 pupils to Paris in March next year. This is a joint venture with the Welsh department to sample the St. David’s Day celebrations which take place in Disney- land Paris. Pupils will also be enjoying a boat trip down the Seine, a visit to the Eifel Tower and to the cathedral of Notre Dame. Russian. Planning for next year’s German ex- Lots of pupils in French and German have change has already begun and we are been working hard this term and we have proud to tell you that it has now been go- awarded a large number of merit points ing strong for 30 years! In July the Ger- and certificates. These pupils have then man children from our partner school in been entered into the monthly raffle draws Staufen will be visiting us in Penarth. and there have been lots of lucky winners.. The German pupils will be sampling les- sons, as well as visiting Big Pit in Blae- In French: In German: navon and Oakwood with their partners Y7 Matthew Morris Y8 Rhys Picton Y8 Ethan Fettah Y9 Elliot Green Y9 Ellie Webster Y11 Sian Moss Y10 Ben Brewer Y13 Rosie Troth Y11 Lettie Chatham Y13 Eloise Laity

Fröhliche Weihnachten and Joyeux Noël and to you all!

“The German Exchange has been going strong for 30 years” Music Mrs J Richards

It’s always a positive start to the new term the path of the previous achievements and be the when the GCSE and A Level results are good! first school to premier the show in the UK. All very Stanwell music students fulfilled, and in many exciting! Intense rehearsals for cast and orchestra cases, exceeded our expectations. Once complemented by set production and backstage / again, visiting examiners were unanimous in their praise ;`..thank you for a wonderfully mu- technical preparations have taken place as the sical experience at your school’, ‘..there were challenges have been demanding in all aspects. some outstanding and mature interpretations in But, at the time of writing, with just under a week to these performances’, and ‘there was an excel- go before opening night, everyone involved is lent variety of vocal and instrumental music working tremendously hard to produce a show that from Baroque to the present day..’. Well done the school and its’ community will once again be to all. proud of. Peter Karrie (voted the World’s Best Ever Time again now for the current GCSE and A Level classes to begin preparing for the practi- Phantom) has very kindly spent time with some of cal examinations and finalising their composi- the soloists and the workshops were brilliant; we tions for their composition coursework, as are very grateful for his support. deadlines for all creative and practical aspects of the examinations will be next term, (usually just before Easter). Wise words of the great composer J.S.Bach come to mind: “I was obliged to work hard. Whoever is equally indus- trious will succeed just as well” - something for us all to remember!

The music department are currently running two new courses this year, both led by Miss Cooksey – BTEC Performing Arts and AS Mu- sic Technology. The Year 12 Music Technol- There are over 30 pupils in the accompanying or- ogy group have been working towards their chestra, ranging from year 8—year 13 and they creative arrangement coursework and have have already impressed with the standard participated in several recording workshops, achieved. We hope that many of you will have and the Year 9 Performing Arts Class visited the New Theatre and saw a performance of been able to support the show and enjoyed the ‘Dreamcoats and Petticoats’ in September. show!

The department was also delighted at the be- About 30 senior members of the cast also recently ginning of term to welcome back Mr Sambell performed a medley of songs from the Phantom of who returns on a part-time ba- the Opera at the Millennium Centre on the Tesco sis. stage. The music was arranged and directed by Mrs Richards and accompanied by Mr Sambell. Staff discussion soon turned to They received a super reception and were very the subject of the annual senior well received by listeners – a great performance! production - and just prior to the announcement in the press that Andrew Lloyd Webber was releasing two of his musicals for schools, we had already contacted their main office to apply for the rights to perform Phantom of the Op- era. This was quickly granted as the Really Useful group were keen for us to follow on in

“thank you for a wonderfully musical experience at your school’ Music Mrs J Richards Continued

We are proud of all our talented pupils who GCSE and A Level examiners complimented stu- make such a dedicated commitment to their dents on their advanced use and application of mu- music-making sic technology in their composition coursework.

Extra Curricular Clubs County Music and CAVMS A whole range of these were up and running Stanwell is extremely well represented in both mu- from the beginning of the Autumn, ranging from sic services, with many of our pupils participating in KS3 through to senior groups. They have cur- the various different ensembles, orchestras and rently stopped for Phantom rehearsals but will choirs performing this Christmas in St. Davids Hall, re-commence in January to prepare items for City Hall and Llandaff Cathedral. Time spent at- the Spring Concert. In terms of instrumental tending rehearsals and concerts demands a tre- tuition, there are a few instruments available for mendous amount of dedication and commitment; loan, and any pupil interested in instrumental or but this is time well spent as the musical talents are vocal lessons after Xmas should see Mrs Rich- further nurtured and developed. We are very proud ards immediately at the start of the new term in of all our pupils who make this commitment to their January. music.

Music Technology ..and finally, After school music technology workshops are Particular congratulations to: run by the Music and Drama department’s  All those pupils who participated in the Music technician, Alastair Reid. They occur every in the Vale competition, especially Joe Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening and Keenan (Yr 12) and Megan Hain (Yr 9) who are available for pupils of all ages. Pupils will was runner-up in the ‘Young Singer of the begin by learning the basics of creating com- Year’ Intermediate category. puter music in order to progress to more in  Joe Keenan (Year 12) and Taro Wirth (Year depth production techniques such as synthesis, 11) who both recently achieved Distinction in sampling, audio editing, studio recording and their Grade 8 ‘cello examinations – brilliant! mixing.  Tom Downey (Year 12) and Peter McDonough (Year 10) who have both been accepted into the National Youth Brass Band of July 2011 saw the Wales. Peter is also reserve for the National completion of an al- Youth Wind Orchestra. What a terrific achieve- bum where all music ment—well done, boys! was written, recorded  All those pupils who have been very busy pre- and mixed by the pu- paring for the graded practical examinations pils. The album this term. We hope that all your hard work has comes in a double disc package with an in- paid off and you will be pleased with your re- depth documentary and an interview covering sults. the production process for 2 of the featured songs. There is SO - also a music A busy and challenging, but incredibly rewarding video, and plans to term; with Phantom at the forefront of our include the sound thoughts, special thanks and many congratulations technology Rap- to all our extremely talented pupils who make us so animation by Sci- proud. ence rapper Oort- kuiper. The album Have a Happy Christmas! will be ready for distribution by January 2012. Please contact Alastair via [email protected] to pick up a copy. It is worth noting that

“Disgyblion talentog yr ydyn yn hynod o falch ohonynt” Physical Education Mr I Summerfield

Cross Country Thursday after school. Although only a Congratulations to all pupils who have small number of matches have been participated in cross country races this played, the girls are settling in well. The year. The club on a Friday after school 7A team had an exciting match against St. has seen a surge in numbers and has Richard Gwyn which resulted in an 11-10 proved a popular activity. Although not all win to Stanwell and the 7B team won pupils come to run in the races, a number against Llantwit Major School. of pupils come along to improve their fit- With a number of matches and tourna- ness. ments still to be played, I am sure the There have been some good individual teams will improve throughout the season. performances this year from Annabelle Special mention to Georgia Appleby, Birch-Hurst (Y8), Ben McCullagh (Y8), Maddie Lloyd and Sophie Watkins. Will Marsh (Y8), Spencer Robinson Year 8 (Y8), Emily Wooster (Y8) and Kate The 8A team are continuing to perform Coker (Y10). well, having only lost 2 games so far. Congratulations to the pupils above who Both matches were very close and were have all been selected for the South lost by one goal. A fantastic win against Wales Team. Bro Morgannwg (17-2) saw the team per- The following boys took part in the Welsh form to their best and with county tourna- Schools Cross Country Championships in ments coming up, the girls are looking to Brecon, racing high quality athletes from get into the final again this year. all over Wales and successfully secured 3rd place - Matthew Dawson, Will Gale, Special mention to captains Rebecca Alex Langrish and Will Marsh. Humpage and Seren Marsh. The 8B teams played in a recent tournament and were unfortunate to miss out on a semi-

Netball

Year 7 This year has seen this popular club bring in over 40 girls to Netball practice on a “the team perform to their best” Physical

Education Continued Mr I Summerfield final place. Special mention to Alice Dur- Year 10 ham, who played exceptionally well. Year 10 started the year off with a Year 9 win against St. Richard Gwyn. They

The Year 9 team continue to improve and impress. They lost their first match of the season (5-6) against Cowbridge, but went on to win (20-6) against St. Richard Gwyn, Howells (7-6) and Bro Morgannwg (10-3). Congratulations to Elizabeth Birch-Hurst, Emma Davies and Olivia Hamzelou who were selected for Cardiff and the Vale County Netball Team– Well done girls! have unfortunately lost their last two matches, but are a very dedicated and hard working team. Keep up the good work. Special mention to Captains Ellie Rees and Leah Wenger.

Year 11

Despite losing all their matches played, the Year 11 girls continue to work hard in training. Special mention to Sophie Boyle, Erin Murray and Katie Phillips .

Indeed, all the Year 9 team have played su- Rugby perbly so far this season. Elizabeth Birch- Hurst, Lucy Bond, Emma Davies, Olivia Year 7 Hamzelou, Georgia Murray, Kelsey The Year 7 Rugby team have made Murray, Lucy Sharpe, Milissa Sorenson, an excellent start to the season hav- and Milly Williams. ing played 4 games and losing only against a strong Cowbridge side. The side has been well led by Rhys

Jones at scrum half with Ben Jones,

“Year 11 girls continue to work hard in training” Physical Education Continued Mr I Summerfield

Henry Carter and Torin O’Neil making Training sessions have seen in excess of an exciting back line. In the Forwards 24 boys with new players joining every Thaine Baker has been outstanding and week. There are many talented players in has been well supported by Tom Grif- the side with lots of previous match ex- fiths, Jack Vowles and Geraint Wil- perience including, Zac Dyer,Deklan liams. In the New Year Cup matches are Grotz and Dan Watts. This level of ex- scheduled as well as games against perience is helping to nurture the less ex- schools outside the Vale, so therefore perienced yet equally talented sportsmen in the side. With good wins against St Cyres and St Richard Gwyn and excep- tional individual performances from Ed Drake, Joe Fettah and Sam White, this is a passionate side that will go from strength to strength.

Year 10 Year 10 rugby once again started very well with substantial wins over Barry and St Cyres. The team consists of a number attendance at training is paramount in of boys who have represented the school maintaining this good start. since year 7 including, Matthew Holder, Year 8 Kieran Hopkins and Owen Rees . There The Year 8 rugby team have continued has also been the introduction of some where they left of last season playing very promising new players in particular some attractive rugby and introducing James Owens who managed to score a more players to the squad. Charles De hat trick of tries on his debut match. No Grey, Morgan Humphreys, James less than 8 of the players have also been Price and Spencer Robinson remain successful during selection to represent ever present and have played in every the Vale of Glamorgan Schools at Under game. Despite not playing at their best 15’s level. This will be a very telling year against Barry Boys and St Cyres the for these boys, as next year they could team regrouped to beat Cowbridge con- be representing the school at senior level vincingly 29 – 5, and are awaiting the and this will require them to work hard for term’s final fixture against Bro Mor- their position in this highly competitive gannwg. squad. Year 9 The Year 9 rugby team has shown great improvement and dedication this year.

“many talented players in the side” Physical

Education Continued Mr I Summerfield

Senior Rugby thick and fast and the players have Senior Rugby this year saw the appoint- not had a week off since the begin- ment of Ollie Drake to Captain. Ollie is an ning of September. Outstanding per- formances are becoming a regular excellent role model for all rugby players at occurrence for a number of players Stanwell and continuously sets high stan- such as Nick Boudier, Alan Doyle dards for himself, both on and off the pitch. Miles Jones and Connor The rest of the 34 man squad is oozing with Kavanagh. (Nick even managed to talent with players such as Ollie Laity, Tom score two tries against Llantwit on his Murray and Weihock Ong leading the way birthday!) to a successful year The main highlight of the season so far however, has to be the inaugural Howells Sevens competition in which Stanwell took first place, beating sides such as Cardiff High, Rougemont and Corpus Christi. Even with very little time to train prior to the competition, the players showed a great understanding and discipline in this very strategic game. A special mention must go to Luke Crockett whose workrate was formidable throughout the day.

The season began with a team building evening at the White Water Rafting Centre. This is used as an opportunity for the new players to introduce themselves and social- ise with the older players in the team. A good, yet wet evening was enjoyed by all.

The squad also boasts regional rep- resentative honours with Matthew Allen, Nic Boudier, Alan Doyle, Sam Hall, Harry Roberts and Tom Smith, and all playing for the Cardiff

Blues at varying levels.

Since this event, the matches have come

“excellent role model for all rugby players at Stanwell” Physical

Education Continued Mr I Summerfield

Girls Basketball They also took part in a KS4 Welsh Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 girls have had a Schools Basketball Tournament in No- great start to the season this year, ob- vember at Sophia Gardens, but after put- taining numerous wins against St Cyres. ting up a courageous fight against St They are now training hard in prepara- Richard Gwyn, Cowbridge and Barry tion for their matches against Fitzalan boys, they unfortunately failed to get and St Richard Gwyn in December, to through to the next round of the competi- hopefully continue their winning success. tion. They did however play very well They have also been entered into the against St Cyres, who they managed to Welsh Schools Basketball competition defeat in the last match of the competi- this year and are awaiting dates to be tion. confirmed for the first round of the com- petition. All the girls are really excited Special mention goes to George Kynas- and are looking forward to this chal- ton who, this season, has been selected lenge. to represent the U15’s Boys Welsh Bas- ketball Squad. Congratulations and well Special mention goes to Sophie Eger- done! strom and Emily Skinner, who have made a fantastic start in the Year 7 Football team. Amy Bond, Rebecca Humpage, Years 7, 8 and 11 have all progressed to and Seren Marsh (Year 8) and Georgia the quarter finals of the Cardiff & Vale Atkinson (Year 9). Finally to all the Year Schools Cup, with the next round of 10 team, who have made a superb con- matches due to be played in the New tribution to training and matches this season. Year. Special mention goes to Dan An- derton (Yr 7), Morgan Evans (Yr 7), A big “Congratulations” also goes out to Nathan Evans (Yr 7), Morgan Hum- Elizabeth Birch-Hurst (Y9) and Erin phreys (Yr 8) Will Marsh (Yr 8) and Murray (Y11), who have been selected Harry Williams (Yr 8) . to represent the U16 Welsh Girls Basket- Year 9 and 10 are due to play their 2nd ball Squad this season. Well done Girls! round matches in the near future. A fantastic achievement. In the league, Year 8 and 9 are currently Boys Basketball unbeaten, while Year 7 have won 1, The boys basketball team has had a drawn 1 and lost 1. Year 9 recently beat great start to the season. They have been entered into the Cardiff and the St. Richard Gwyn 6—1, Mathew Ben- Vale Basketball Competition and are ea- nett, Will Brown and Alex Donovan putting in exceptional performances. gerly awaiting dates for their first match.

“the girls are really excited and are looking forward to this challenge” Psychology Miss K Hall

Open Day gave students the opportunity to learn Visitors to the Psychology Department about reasons for the emotional bond had the opportunity to try out mind read- formed between infants and parents as well ing using the Ganzfield technique. In this as studying research into the effects of day study, individuals have to use their pow- care such as nurseries and childminders on ers of telepathy to state which of four development. symbols another person is looking at. On average our results were no better than A2 Psychology

After some excellent AS examination re- sults in the summer Year 13 students are also preparing for an exam in January. They have found it really interesting learn- ing about explanations of and treatments for Depression. The Addiction topic has in- volved learning about explanations of the addiction process as well as the role that the media can play in both encouraging

would be expected by chance, suggesting that a bit more practice is needed.

AS Psychology

Year 12 students have been enjoying learning a new subject and although it was difficult for some at first, many have demonstrated an excellent attitude to learning and continue to improve their un- derstanding as they prepare for their Unit and discouraging addictive behaviour. As 1 exam in January. The first topic studied part of their Welsh Baccalaureate qualifica- was Memory and students took part in a tion a number of students have demon- number of class experiments to test differ- strated their communication skills by deliv- ent aspects of this. The section on how to ering presentations to their class on a vari- improve memory should prove particularly ety of Psychology related topics. Jordan useful as they revise for their exams. Stu- Holt and Laura Soltys delivered a particu- dents have also been learning about Re- larly interesting presentation on the way in search Methods and how to design and which issues of mental health are carry out experiments and other types of portrayed in the media. research studies. The Attachment topic

“many students have demonstrated an excellent attitude to learning” Religious Education Mrs J Skilton

Open Day photos of which are now on display along the RE corridor. The RE Department had a steady stream RE club is a way for the students to enjoy of visitors during the evening to the new less formal learning, whilst still developing suite of RE rooms. Artefact displays pro- crucial skills such as ICT, problem solving vided a colourful background and visitors and creative thinking. enjoyed taking part in the quizzes with many signing the friendship book for pupils at Pooncholai Children's Home, for which the RE Department has raised funds over the last few years. Both Year 9 and 10 pupils have raised funds for the children’s home this year, and it was interesting for visitors to see the range of publicity mate- rial promoting the work of Pooncholai pro- duced by Stanwell students and presented in the wall displays in the department area. Stanwell pupils have raised enough money to continue sponsoring the two pupils we have supported for the last 3 years and with the additional money collected we have sent Christmas presents for the chil- dren. RE Club

After school RE Club for Key Stage 3 has started this year and proved to be a great success. It has grown rapidly in popularity and G32 is full every Monday evening with “I like RE because I get to learn about other the buzz of students actively exploring dif- religions and their beliefs. I have also learnt ferent ideas, beliefs and ultimate ques- a lot about what I believe too.” tions. Halloween was a particular highlight, with students enjoying a treasure hunt us- RE Trip ing their thinking skills to solve clues . The Another exciting development in the RE de- club is now focusing on entries for a Na- partment is the planned Year 9 Trip to Lon- tional RE art competition, Spirited Arts. don in February. Students will have the op- With this year’s title ‘Where is God today?’ portunity to explore several sites of religious students are using various art forms to and cultural interest including a visit to Saint present their interpretation of this question. Paul’s Cathedral, a Central London Mosque Students have also been busy making and the award winning West End Theatre models of various places of worship, production of “The Lion King”. This trip will bring to life various aspects of their GCSE studies.

“Learn about others: Learn about yourself”

Mr P Johnson Science

BIOLOGY The Year 12 Chemists spent an enjoyable The Jeans for Genes day, held in November day at Bro Morgannwg as part of a focus on was a great success, raising over £1095 for this Higher Education and careers for students worthwhile cause. The event was organised by studying A level Chemistry. There were talks Mrs Thomas with help from a number of sixth from local industries and demonstrations form students, especially Niall Armstrong, from postgraduate students from Cardiff Chloe Blunsdon, Helen Brabham, Malita University. Our students also received a Chimuzi, Oliver Drake, Andrew Graham, presentation from Sally Williams, an ex Eloise Laity, Iestyn Penry-Williams, Otto pupil , who now represents a local chemical Putland, Victoria Scaglioni, Lucie Thompson, company. and Zoe Tucker. At Techniquest in September, Nuffield Bursary PHYSICS students from Year 13 presented their findings to the public; guest speaker at the event was The Physics department started the year on Nobel Prize winner a high note after an excellent performance Professor Sir Martin Evans, by last year’s Year 13 pupils; congratulations pictured here with Andrew to all those involved. Graham. Other Biology This term has been a busy one with good students presenting their progress made by all year groups work were; Helen Brabham, particularly Y13 who are ahead of schedule Sam Harries, Rosie Troth, and Y12 who are performing particularly well and Victoria Scaglioni. when compared to previous years. In December Lauren For the first time interested Y13 students are Holbrook and Catryn being taught an additional option for their Williams; Physiology final exam. In addition to the materials topic students from Cardiff covered in class, those who are interested University, came to talk to are studying Medical imaging with our in Year 13 about their work, in house therapeutic radiographer Mr Doyle. particular the role of This is scheduled after school and these neurotransmitters in the brain and Parkinson’s pupils will then be able to choose between Disease, as part of the A2 course examination the two subject areas in the PH5 exam. preparation. SCIENCE CHEMISTRY Science Club continues to thrive after school On a recent visit to London, 22 Year 11 pupils on Wednesdays in G1 for Year 7 pupils who had a very rewarding trip, attending and are currently aiming to enter the Rapid participating in seminars with renowned Toyota Challenge for 11-16 year olds. This scientists Simon Watt, Steve Mould and competition invites pupils to design and build Professor Brian Cox. Simon Watt showed uncut an environmentally friendly model vehicle. footage of dissections that did not make his Pupils involved in Science Club include : award winning TV show ‘Inside Nature’s Giants’ Scott Bagshaw, Osian Boland, Ben Croll, and Prof. Brian Cox totally engaged the Samuel Hancock, Moses Lawley, Rob audience with his talk on the ‘Big Bang’ theory. McKellar, Niall McSorley, Alex Whitfield Ellen Rowlands was one of a few select and Kota Wirth. students to ask him a question on neutrinos! All

“design and build an environmentally friendly model vehicle” Welsh Mrs C Flaherty

As ever, the Welsh department has Smoking, The Environment, Keeping started the new academic year in a very Fit and Healthy, Family and Friends, busy manner! Home, The Weekend, The Media, Technology, Celebrations and School Experiences. Students have recently completed a controlled assessment which was an oral presentation and will sit another hour-long reading and writing examination in the Summer term which will be worth 25% of their final grade. In the spring term they will Open day was very successful. Our Welsh card making sessions were well received by numerous visitors who were happy to create Welsh Christmas cards, birthday cards and cards for other occasions. Visitors also had the opportunity to play Welsh Scrabble and see the resources used in class, as well as take part in our Welsh celebrities quiz. also have a group oral exam which Pupils in Years 9 and 10 have begun again will be worth 25% of their overall studying the new GCSE course. In grade. Year 9 and 10 the topics studied are In November we took a trip to Glan- Holidays, Sport, Fashion, Welsh Stars, llyn Urdd Centre in North Wales with a Cinema and the World of Film, Pop group of Year 9 and 10 pupils. Music, Charity and Part-Time Work, The Local Area, Welsh Culture, Myself and Special Events.

Year 10 pupils will sit an hour-long reading and writing examination in June which will be worth 25% of their final grade. They will also complete a controlled assessment in the Spring term.

In Year 11 the topics studied are Leisure Time, Alcohol, Drugs and

“Cyfle i chwarae scrabble yn Gymraeg’ ” Mrs C Flaherty WelshContinued They had the chance to take part in a A Level Welsh. They also attended variety of outward bounds activities in a lectures given by staff from Bangor and Welsh environment on the banks of Lake Swansea Universities. They were Tegid near Bala. An excellent time was immersed in a Welsh speaking had by all and the pupils behaved environment and relished socialising in exceptionally well. The weather was Welsh with other students and staff unusually mild and pupils were able to alike. Year 12 visited ‘Yr Ysgwrn ‘, the take part in climbing activities, a rope home of The famous poet Ellis adventure course and lake-based Humphrey Evans , whose life is activities. depicted in the Oscar nominated Welsh language film ‘Hedd Wyn’. They had On October the 12th Year 13 attended a the opportunity to talk with a relative of conference at the University of Glamorgan where they met an actor and the producer on the new Welsh TV programme ‘Gwaith Cartref’.

From November 21st to November 23rd three Students from Year 12, Georgina Attwood, Kayleigh Porter and Eloise Procter and three from Year 13 , Bryony Edwards, Lucy Nicholls and Jessica Raby attended a three day course at the Urdd centre in Bala, North Ellis who gave an insight into the life of Wales. The itinerary was packed full of the poet. workshops, lectures and trips. The We would like to take this opportunity students had the opportunity to meet and also to extend a warm welcome to to work with famous poets and authors Madison Ramsden who has joined the from the Welsh literary world, whose sixth form at Stanwell school this year and thank to Charlotte Goodway - Sims, Madison and Eloise Procter for their support with pupils in the KS3 Welsh lessons.

work is on the sixth form Syllabus for AS/

“Mae disgyblion yn behafio yn eithriadol o dda”

Workskills Mr. R Deighton-Jones

It has been a busy term for the Workskills Dyer, Miss Spear and Mrs Toye set up a Tea th classes. They have been raising money for Room in the 6 Form cafe selling homemade charity and working for the benefit of the local cakes. This again was very popular with both staff and visitors raising over £62 which they donated to community whilst working towards gaining the Teenage Cancer Trust. BTEC qualifications. Many congratulations to both groups for all their The Year 11 class have been working on three hard work. These units will enable pupils to obtain units “Working as a Team”, “Planning an Enter- the Extended Certificate in Workskills obtaining a prise Project” and “Running an Enterprise Pro- second GCSE. The Year 10 group have been learning about vol- unteering work and were visited by Miss Holly Wil- liams of the Vale Voluntary Bureau who explained to the pupils about the benefits of undertaking vol- untary work and the different types of work avail- able. Many pupils have now signed up as Star Vol- unteers with some students, Hywel Ainsworth, Jaq Allen, and Vicky Williams undertaking volun- teering work in their own time.

ject”. They decided to focus on the school Open Denny White, the Vale Environmental Enforcement Day and to raise money for charity. The first officer, visited the school on the 3rd November and group of Scott Dennison, Daniel Harvey, spoke to pupils about the Health and Safety issues Dean Hotchkiss, Taylor Knight and Tristan of litter picking before they went out with her team Lewis established a very popular car washing and Ian Harvey from ‘Keep Wales Tidy’. The Year service and also ran a games room in the 10 pupils were joined by the Year 9 group on the House. They raised a total of £ 50.75 which they donated to Children In Need and handed over the cheque to Marc Philips (Head of Chil- dren in Need Wales) and Pudsey Bear when

10th November and undertook a litter pick super- vised by Mrs Chellingworth and Miss Spear around the ‘Dolly steps’ in Cogan and by Mr Deighton- Jones on Barry Island. More litter picks are they visited the school on the 23rd October. planned in the New Year.

The second group Abbie Shaw, Bethan Shaw, The Year 9 pupils have been learning about Fi- Jake Simmons, Emma Smith and Corie Wolf- nance & Money skills , the different types of bank enden with the assistance of Mrs Coslett, Mrs accounts and costs of borrowing money.

“Raising money for charity and working for the benefit of the local community” Year Group News

Mr M Baldwin Year 7 and Miss R Sterlini

Year Seven have made an excellent contribution 7E to school life in their first term at Stanwell. They The form had a most successful term, with have achieved wonderful standards in a host of some real talent being on display. Kota Wirth sports and activities. The whole Year group made has passed his Grade 5 violin examination with a superb effort to raise funds for “Children in a merit. Similarly, Ben Roderick has achieved Need”. The entire Dining hall was filled with stalls grade 5 piano and Grade 3 in guitar. Lucy and activities on November 18th and everyone Dutfield continues to wow audiences in Penarth was proud that we were able to help raise over Operatic and Drama Society. She has now two thousand pounds! amassed roles in David Copperfield, Mothergoose and Puss in Boots! She also finds 7T finds time for the Netball Team and plays the 7T have had a very busy term at Stanwell! They clarinet Grade 2. have been involved with many school activities whilst also keeping busy outside of school. Jodie 7A Knight has won a trophy in football. Tatum The form achieved with some notable Nurse , Chelsea Williams and Amy Webber successes this year. Rhys Butler has secured have been on ‘Got to Dance’. Ben Jones has a place with Wenvoe Colts football team. started Judo. Ben Croll has passed his Judo Meanwhile, Jade Eastwood passed her Grade grading. Nathan Evans is thrilled to have moved two examination in piano and received a Grade up to a better football team. Jordan Birchall is one in her flute examination. Noah Bushby has pleased to have started drum lessons in school. achieved a distinction in the Grade 4 cornet. Lowena Diment and Charlotte Williams have Rebecca Johnson has completed a sponsored started to learn Adele’s ‘Someone like you’ on the run for Cardiff National Dogs Home and raised piano. Chloe Adney has started Sea Cadets and over sixty pounds. she has already done a parade. Elspeth Robertson has passed Grade 6 in Musical 7M Theatre Dancing. Emily Alford is going to be 7M’s pastoral session has been a hive of activity performing in an Opera called ‘Face in the Mirror’. this term with pupils working incredibly hard Scott Bagshaw has won his Bronze Award in planning ideas to raise money for Children in swimming. Benjamin Jones was also lucky Need. After one “Dragons Den” style pastoral enough to meet Sam Warburton and he was very lesson it was decided that the following ideas friendly and big. Miss Anthony is very impressed would raise the most money- Find Pudsey, How with the form’s charitable nature and was thrilled many Pudseys in the Jar, name the bear and with their approach towards the Operation decorate your own cake. All members of the Christmas Child Appeal. They also worked very class contributed to the fundraising and all the hard for Children in Need and raised money for stalls were a great success. this worthy cause with different stalls. Stuart Bird 7M pupils have also been busy outside of the and Scott Bagshaw organised a hot food classroom with a plethora of sporting challenge which was surprisingly popular. Ben achievements including Emma Squire who has Croll sold sweets. Nicole Lintern, Georgeana recently won a karate tournament, Maxine Pugsley, Emma Brewer and Emily Alford sold Pwele who won a gold in a gymnastics sweets and had a guess the name of the teddy competition, Matthew Bridge who has been competition. Lowena Diment , Amy Webber , award a black belt in taekwondo and Lucie Tatum Nurse, Chelsea Williams, Jodie Knight Isaacs and Olivia Taylor performed in a and Amina Safdar worked on the hair braiding Dance show for Children in Need. and hairspray stall. Well done to you all for your hard work, your fantastic ideas and your 7W eagerness to raise money for charity. 7W are most certainly a busy form. It seems they cover most sporting skills from Rory

“Children In Need fundraising.”

Mr M Baldwin Year 7 and Miss R Sterlini Continued

Wiltshire, Sam Holland and Frazer Wilde all is also competing in the WASA event but he playing Badminton and Table Tennis to Alex prefers freestyle. Meanwhile, Scott John has been Hodges, Joshua Lewis and Sam Holland selected to play for the Vale in golf and Sophie contributing to the school Rugby team. Watkins has now been chosen as “girl of the Basketball is looking ever more popular with match” twice in succession! Lucas Nurse and Clodagh McKechnie now becoming professional dribblers, whilst 7R Georgia Appleby, Lauren Ellis and Ella Most members of 7R are involved with either Williams have been sticking to the court for sporting or artistic extracurricular activities. Ellis Hawkins-Payne and Morgan Evans play football the school Netball team. Macauley Winton for the school team and Chloe Borde has been and Adam Hearne are hoping to score a attending the school football club. Outside of victory at the semi-finals for the school school David Spinola plays for Barry Celts AFC; football team but it’s a case of boys versus Morgan Evans, Tobias Friedl, Cameron Jenkins, girls as Maddie Lloyd could be their big Joe Munn and Joe Stephens-Collins play for competition for the girls Football team. What is Sully and Dan Holman plays for Wenvoe. There certain is that the cross country team will be are also a number of rugby players in 7R. Thaine Baker and Tom Griffiths play for the school team running laps with Robert Brown, Maddie and Moses Lawley attends school rugby training. Lloyd and Liam Prince all joining in. Taking a Joe Munn and Luc Keane-Adams play for plunge for Stanwell School are Ella Williams Penarth. Luc is to be congratulated for being and Maddie Lloyd who are both training for recently awarded man of the match against Merthyr the Cardiff City Swimming Team. Joshua Tydfil. Meek recently won his 6000 metre swimming Keen actors and actresses include Tamasin badge, that’s equivalent to the height of Mount Stephens-Collins and Joe Munn who were in the school production of Beauty and the Beast. Kilimanjaro. Taking a more theatrical approach Meanwhile Amy Hearne and Cora Wall attend the in 7W are Ffion Blunsdon, Bethany Bratby, school drama club. Anna Gallone and Juliette Stella Davies, Anna Pringle, and Evie Cavaye are regular members of dance clubs Spencer who are all rehearsing for the outside of school. In addition, Juliette is a talented school’s Christmas Pantomime; break a leg violin player and has recently been awarded Grade girls! 4. Finally Osian Boland, Moses Lawley and Ben Evans attend the school science club. They are 7O currently busy designing solar powered cars.

The form made a magnificent effort for 7K “Children in Need”. The form organised a A huge well done to 7K, who worked extremely hard superb sweetshop, cake stall and organised a to raise money for Children in Need this November! cake decorating service! 7O have also been They all contributed and worked together very well, busy in the sports arena. Andrew Flanigan is and many showed brilliant entrepreneurial and leadership skills. It seems they have also been very a member of the Arena League swim team. He busy outside school, with many sporting, musical and has qualified for the Welsh Amateur Swimming community achievements. Sophie Page helped her Association (200m breaststroke). He is now team to win a netball tournament, while Olivia Davies number one for the 50m and number two in and Antonio Peacock are successful cross country Wales for 200metres breststroke. Rhys Jones runners. Jacob Mills won a 100m race, Katharine Sellen-Moore came second in a horse-riding “a plethora of sporting achievements” Mr M Baldwin Year 7 and Miss R Sterlini Continued competition and Alex Shore is the record Lauryn Perkins is a member of Dance Angels and holder for indoor rowing. Ethan Harris and is currently working on a performance with them. Rhys Wookey both play for the Sully A Seren Mirza-Davies is learning the piano while football team, Sam Salisbury plays for the Jack Francis-Oaten is learning the trombone and Sully B team, Danny Donovan plays for the will shortly be taking the Grade 1 test and Darwin Cogan A team and Alex Shore plays for the Alsop and Seren Mirza-Davies are learning the Penarth rugby team. Megan Jenkins is multi- Guitar, Seren is preparing for her Grade 2. talented, and can be seen appearing in the On a sporting side pupils enjoy many activities, Mother Goose pantomime and the Winter Jack Francis- Oaten and Joe Scrivens play both Wonderland skating show before Christmas. Football and Rugby. Joe has also taken part in 7K has a whole host of musical talent, table tennis club. Chloe Waite has started cross including Sam Salisbury and Sam Hancock, country while Lauren Stephens has joined both who both play the piano and Sophie Page, netball and basketball clubs. Seren Mirza-Davies who can often be seen singing in St David’s is an enthusiastic gymnast and has entered a Hall, or Demiro’s in Cardiff Bay. Salsabeel completion with her Club together with Alana Islam is about to do his Grade 6 guitar and Stokes (7L) and will be competing in the USA, Gwyn Donlan recently passed a guitar exam good luck to them both! with a merit. Isaac Gibbons is a keen Pupils have also become involved in other drummer and Jacob Mills is in constant activities. George Lush is a very active member of demand for his drumming talents. Bethany the Eco Club and recently gave a presentation to Keane recently passed her flute exam with the form on water aid. distinction and last, but not least, Madeline Lloyd is a Grade 8 flautist who has performed 7L in the Royal College of Music and Drama. First of all, a huge ‘thank-you’ and praise for 7L Well done 7K and we wish you an enjoyable from Miss White for the fabulous effort put into the and relaxing Christmas holiday. charity day for Children in Need. The jolly jars, 7X guess the sweets in a jar and cupcakes were very All the form have enjoyed their first term in popular and raised lots of money on the day. Stanwell especially meeting new people and Poppy Pinkerton and Oliver El-Jawhari are 7L’s making new friends. All Pupils from the from nominated School Council Reps. enjoyed participation in fund raising for Outside of school, many pupils in the form have Children in Need. Activities included; driving a been very busy. Elysia Hickery has recently taken remote control car around a course, scoring part in a singing competition. Kabir Knupp swims goals past Pudsey and lots and lots of cakes. for Cardiff and is competing in the Arena League Many pupils stayed in school on Thursday and Final in December. Matthew Morris has recently had an enjoyable evening baking biscuits and cakes in the DT Food rooms. Many pupils completed Grade 4 in Dry Slope Skiing. Emily have taken advantage of the range of activities Skinner has had trials for Cardiff Netball and is available in the school. Performance activities preparing for her Grade 3 Flute exam at Easter. remain popular with many pupils from the form: Gemma Brinn has taken part in a Horse Riding Chloe Waite, Cora Squire, Bronwyn Morgan Competition. Rebecca Davies has recently Lauren Stephens have enjoyed participation achieved Grade 2 in Piano. Last, but not least, in the Choir; Darwin Alford, Holly Courtney, Alana Stokes is a keen gymnast and is competing Bronwyn Morgan, Lauryn Perkins, Cora Squire and Chloe Taylor have taken the in America in the New Year. Well done!!! opportunity to develop their dramatic talents through participation in the Drama club;

“pupils have taken advantage of the range of activities available in the school” Miss L Jenkins and Year 8 Mr G Penny

This has been an active term for Year 8. All are Lex Hermogeno and Ebony Rio- pupils have embarked enthusiastically on Rees. In addition Rhiannon Pearce, “Real Game”. This is an effective and fun Coire Clarkson, Caitlin Denton, way of allowing pupils a glimpse of what it is Elizabeth McCulloch and Robbie like living and working as an adult. Mr Bain are our PACT Representatives. Pritchard from Careers Wales has also been helping to prepare our pupils for their option Seren Marsh, Izaak Lee, Joe Short, choices later on this year. Alice Durham and Lucy Sibert competed in the All Wales Schools Alongside this, assemblies have taken place Liaison Police Quiz recently. The team where recognition has been given to World came 2nd by one point! events, activities and the Precepts of the Week, including The Real Game, 9-11, 8T Respect, Values, Remembrance, Operation A busy term for several pupils in 8T! Christmas Child, Jeans for Genes Day and Paul Monaghan has participated in the Eco-School Week. PC Mudie has delivered Big Talent School at the WMC. informative assemblies on Halloween and Victoria Pemberton and Caitlyn firework safety. She has also led pastoral Utting have performed with Superstars sessions lwhich focus on Drug Awareness. (dance school) and were part of the In addition, pupils have had the opportunity Barry Christmas light event. to take part in canoeing club, where they Congratulations to Anna Jones who have enjoyed expert instruction at Cardiff has just passed her brown belt Karate International White Water Centre in Cardiff grading. Emma Spray has been Bay. involved with the Cardiff Ice Factor and has skated for Robin Cousins. This year our School Council Charlotte Hardy is working very hard Representatives are Seren Lewis and towards her Grade 6 flute, Grade 5 Patrick Rees. piano and has recently completed her Grade 3 theory exam. Congratulations Each form has elected representatives for to Seren Marsh who has just passed the Year 8 Council. They are as follows: piano Grade 2 practical and theory 8T- Sali Harmes and Matthew Dawson exams with distinctions. She has also 8E- Claire Halligan and William Turner been awarded the sportsmanship 8A- Grace Loweth and Dan Edwards award with her tennis club. 8M- Ffion McGowan and Jonathan Ignacio Congratulations also to Ella Buehner 8X- Seren Lewis and Patrick Rees Gattis who has passed her piano 8W- Daisy Williams and Calum Wincott Grade 4 practical and theory with 8O- Megan Jones and Joshua Dixon merit! Da iawn! Ben Stewart is currently 8R- Erin Summerhayes and Alex Langrish having football trials for Newport; 8K- Olivia Beedell and Sam Jones fingers crossed! 8L- Megan Lim and Lex Hermogeno 8E This year our Eco-School Representatives Congratulations to Elizabeth McCulloch on receiving a letter from

“pupils have had the opportunity to take part in canoeing club” Miss L Jenkins and Year 8 Mr G Penny Continued an MP regarding her swimming. Abigail came 2nd in a gym competition. Mock has recently signed up to a Drama 8X agency. Congratulation to Alice Durham Congratulations to Orla Emberson for who has completed her Grade 5 flute exam passing Grade 3 in her piano exam with a and Grade 3 piano exam. Well done to distinction. Rebecca Johnson enjoys Emily Glaze for achieving Grade 2 piano swimming and representing her swimming and Chloe Poole for achieving Grade 5 in club in competitions. Congratulations also her piano exam. Congratulations to Abigail to her on receiving a football award. Mock who has achieved Grade 3 in her Rhiannon Pearce represents the school violin exam. hockey team. Ethan Hutchings is also 8A very busy representing Dinas A football A very sporty form! Congratulations to team, playing single and double tennis for George Roberts, Jack Revell-Griffiths Dinas Powys, training for Karate and and the Sully football A team for winning playing rugby for Dinas Powys. the league and cup! Harry Williams plays Congratulations to Seren Lewis who has football for Cardiff Academy and is currently won an inter-gym competition and also training for Wales. Well done to Coire came 7th individually. Joshua Brooks has Clarkson who has moved up a Grade in recently joined the sea cadets. Conor horse riding and has won 2 competitions. A Dawson and Joseph Burge are both big thank you to Bethan Hearne and goalkeepers for Sully B. Caitlin Ellis is a Grace Loweth who raised £89.40 for member of the netball team and has Children in Need by doing a sponsored recently taken part in the netball silence. Esther Buckton has been a part of tournament. Will Marsh is the captain of the children’s choir in Joseph and the the football team; he also represents the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’. school at rugby and ping-pong. He has 8M also recently been selected to represent Robbie Bain is currently enjoying scuba South Wales at cross country. Jay diving. Ebony Rees and Rosina Peterson Ruckley has recently filmed Jeremy Kyle represents the school at football. Caitlin – Christmas Special. Congratulations! Denton plays dodge ball for the school. 8W Congratulations to Ffion Phillips who has Congratulations to Kyle Brooks who passed her Grade 1 piano exam. Bethan came 2nd in a Karate final competition. Davies has represented the school at Sam Wiltshire enjoys going to Cosmeston netball in the last two tournaments. Well Youth Club. Francine Couzens is busy done to Lucy Richards who has passed representing Stanwell in a netball her Grade 2 piano exam. Amy Bond has tournament and gymnastic competition. competed in several swimming Lauren Jennings-Slater is also taking competitions for Cardiff. Robert Morgan part in the gymnastics competition. Jordan plays football for Cogan and rugby for Thomas is a member of the netball team Penarth. Congratulations to Morgan Rees and also ran 2 miles to raise money for who has achieved Grade 2 in his guitar. breast cancer. Ben Thomas is a member Exam. Well done to Bryony Aird who of the WCKA karate club and trains every Tuesday. Ewan Wills plays football for

“selected to represent South Wales at cross country” Miss L Jenkins and Year 8 Mr G Penny Continued Cogan Coronation. Adam Yusuf 8K represents the school’s football and rugby Congratulations to Ray Vandyck who has team and also came 3rd in a karate completed Grade 6 in the jazz clarinet competition. exam and Grade 5 music theory. Well done to Basil Crack who achieved 100% 8O in a practical module test. Abby Mills is a Congratulations to Megan Jones who member of the Big Talent School and is recently won a tennis tournament. Well participating in the ‘Match girl’ play at the done to Lucy Sibert who has been given Millennium Centre in December. Dylan an opportunity to audition for a role and Jones has recently taken part in a judo solo part in a Christmas show. Rachael competition. Well done to Morgan Rose Salisbury has been auditioning for ice who won the Lewis Hamilton grid award in skating roles and has auditioned for Robin the British Karting Championship. Finn Cousins and is also a part of the Winter Hunt has played football and represented Wonderland show. Morgan Crimp is a the Vale. member of the Cogan football team. Congratulations to Amy Hickery who has 8L passed her Grade 5 violin exam. Well done A busy term for 8L. Tom Collins to Lloyd Hanson who has won 6 trophies represents the school cross country team in swimming for Cardiff Club Champs. and has also completed a fun run for Morgan Rees represents Penarth and the BUPA. Henry Ward has been selected for school at rugby. Penarth Yacht club junior topper team. Joranar Hayer plays cricket for Sully and 8R football for Wenvoe. Will Gale is a very Congratulations to Annabelle Birch-Hurst busy young man representing Penarth at who came 16th in a cross country race and cricket; Sully, Stanwell, Cardiff and the is representing South Wales at cross Vale at football and Penarth and Stanwell country running. Joseph Phillips came 2nd at rugby. Shaue Donovan is enjoying the in a go kart race. Lucie Dyer represented many extra-curricular clubs offered at the school netball team in the recent Stanwell; he particularly enjoys gym club, tournament. Well done to Bethany Fitt who homework club and Manga club. raised over £50 for charity with her youth Congratulations to Rachel Short who has club. Joseph Branson is currently represented South Wales in a gymnastics representing Cardiff Blues at rugby for the competition and came 1st in the vault 3rd U12s. Ben Walsh represents Sully A team on the beam and 6th on the floor. Kyrsty at football. Lewis Campbell has Jones and Elizabeth Ingram have both represented Wales in the Welsh Athletic taken part in the CBBC ‘Copy Cats’ TV Championship. Congratulations to Katy programme. Congratulations to Amy Gibbs who won player of the match in Walsh who has passed her Grade 2 netball. Alex Langrish has played football singing with a distinction. and represented the Vale.

“enjoying the many extra-curricular clubs offered at Stanwell” Mr A Meddins Year 9 and Miss R Povey

It has been an exciting and challenging start 9E to Year 9. Pupils have begun studying their There has been some notable achieve- GCSE Options and are approaching their ments this term with Emily Walters win- studies with great enthusiasm and maturity. ning the Mini We are sure that the pupils will continue this Sagas com- hard working and mature attitude throughout petition with their GCSE studies. her short Pupils have been working hard on their Pro- story ‘X gress Files and have been gathering evi- marks the dence of their successes inside and outside spot’. It will school. As the year continues, pupils will be be published writing Personal Statements and adding fur- later this ther information to their Progress Files. year. Milissa The pupils have received talks from PC Sorenson Mudie on Drugs Awareness and Halloween has been as well as Knife Crime. nominated in This year our School Council representa- the top 10 tives are Natasha Harries and Soliman Young Artist Khan and they have been working hard in of the year competition. Ella Skinner has School Council meetings discussing issues designed items for a recent fashion show raised by Year 9 pupils. as part a Cardiff Youth group at Llanover Each form has elected representatives who Hall. Tesni Chinn auditioned for Britain’s will be on the Year 9 Council: Got Talent ; she is waiting to hear if she 9T– Natasha Harries and Sam White was successful. 9E– Lily Webbe and Edward Drake 9A– Lois Noble and Mark Crothers 9A 9M– Georgina Smith and Joseph Moon It has been a busy term for pupils of 9A. 9X– Alice Holder and Rhodri Guerrier The form have been very charitable mak- 9W– Rebecca Finlay and Callum Bevan ing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas 9O– Lucia Attanasio and Soliman Khan Child. For Children in Need, Thomas 9R– Samantha Dean and Thomas More- Hann and Eleanor Webster managed to ton stay silent all day – amazing! Megan Hain 9K– Rebecca Egerstrom and Ken Rufo competed in the Young Singer of the Year 9L– Shannon Ensor and Morgan Smith competition and budding actress Eleanor Webster, passed her Grade 4 LAMDA 9T exam. Thomas Fox took part in a local Well done to Verity Tucker who has been tennis tournament, while Thomas Hann involved in a production of Little Match Girl completed a 200km bike ride! Georgia At- at the Wales Millennium Centre. Natasha kinson and Kelsey Murray are members Harries has also been busy preparing for a of the girls’ football team and are unde- production of ‘Les Miserables’ taking place feated. in Pontypridd. 9M

A sporting form with lots of activities being “approaching their studies with great enthusiasm and maturity” Mr A Meddins Year 9 and Miss R Povey Continued completed this term. Michael Regan has money for ‘Children in Need’ - Jack Jones completed a 3km run for Marie Curie. and James Senior did a sponsored si- Olivia Hamzelou and Elizabeth Birch- lence and Evie Chatham did a sponsored Hurst have been busy representing the talk! James Pemberton wrote an excellent county netball team. Elizabeth Birch- poem to raise awareness for Water Aid Hurst has also been playing for the Welsh and Natalie Lewis took part in the Welsh U16 Basketball team. Indoor Rowing Championships.

9X 9O Congratulations to Ashley Cullen who Amy Gifford has been performing with won four awards at the Air Cadets presen- UCAN productions and will have the hon- tation evening. Further congratulations to our of meeting Sarah Cox and Rufus Laura Huntley who has won a dressage Hound in the New Year. Other theatrical and cross country competition. Well done members of the form, Calum O’Neill, Jac to Callum Ursell, Solimon Khan, Max Ireland are Keating for performing in a production of Les Miser- scoring the ables with the Mark Jermin Stage School winning goal while play- 9R ing for the Oliver Shore took part in an episode of Cardiff and ’Copycats’ on BBC1—his team won and Vale the programme will be shown in January! schools Sophie Gracia-Thomas took part in the against Brid- Welsh Indoor Rowing Championships. gend Good luck to Emily Franks and Harriet schools. Amanda Dave has made it to the Alderman who are taking part in the UDO final of ‘The Clothes Show ‘ competition Dance Championship in Birmingham. and will be travelling to NEC Birmingham to collect her prize. Emma Davies has had 9K a very busy term playing for the county Huge congratulations to Rebecca Eger- netball team, she is also captain of the strom for representing the Wales U16 fe- Vale cricket team as well as playing for the male football team. She is the youngest girl Welsh cricket team. More impressively she to ever make the squad. Another sporting won an Olympic design competition; there mention goes to Samuel Wilcox who will be a pin badge on sale in John Lewis came first in the 100m butterfly in a gala featuring her design. held in Neath

9W 9L Sian Smith passed her Grade 4 exam and Seren James for achieving her purple belt secured a part in the school production in karate earlier this term. Harvey Atkins along with Jack Jones. Both Amelia Row- is an active member of St Johns Ambu- lands and Georgia Wiltshire are part of lance service. the orchestra for ‘Phantom of the Opera’ too. A number of the form helped to raise “won an Olympic design competition”

Mrs K Chellingworth Year 10 & Mr H Roberts.

This Autumn term has been a busy and chal- Emma Thomas, Chloe Fletcher, Jade De- lenging start for Year 10 pupils. theridge, Abigail Payne-O’Donnell. Many departments have begun controlled as- 10T sessments which will contribute to pupils overall Kathleen Ahearne is a member of the Dinas GCSE grades. Pupils have had to adapt to the Powys Guides Patrol and will be taking part in rigours and challenges that this has presented. a climbing challenge for the Guinness Book of It is essential that pupils appreciate that work Records. Alice Nottingham came 4th in the completed in Year 10 will be examined in the Welsh Athletics competition for the 300meters. Summer of 2013 or even before. Amy Guppy will be appearing in Phantom of A number of pupils have been attending lessons the Opera. Ben Howe has now achieved at Cardiff and Vale College. This gives pupils an Level 10 in kayaking. opportunity to experience areas of interest 10E which could be developed into a career in the Rhys C Evans has been selected for the U15 future. Cardiff Schools football team. Sophie Fox en- Our assemblies and PSE lessons have been joys the challenge of playing for the school in both interesting and informative. Pupils have netball. Jessie Preece is doing well in her tex- had assemblies on topics such as 9/11, Eco tiles and is now a finalist in the ‘Young Artist of Schools and Operation Christmas Child and be- the Year.’ Joel Lapton has been selected for gun writing their CV’s in PSE lessons. The U15 Cardiff Schools in football. Abigail Phil- forms have also received talks from PC Mudie lips will be taking her Grade 6 ballet exam and on “Halloween Safety”, “Fireworks” and have Megan Woolmer will be taking Grade 5 in begun a talk on “Alcohol”. clarinet. Luke Morley and Bethany Wood- cock are both in the chorus for the production Pupils have also started to consider their Work of Phantom. Experience placements which will take place 10A later in this academic year. Congratulations to Siena Monaghan who has won a sailing competition in the Llangorse This Year our School Council Representatives Acorn Regatta and Ben Chalke who is cur- are - Ollie Jones and Emily Thomas. rently preparing for his Grade 3 in Saxophone. Each form has elected representatives for the 10M Year 10 Council. They are as follows : Seren Robinson is taking part in the school 10 T - Ollie Jones and Nicole Morrick musical and has recently passed her D of E 10E - Tom Dwyer and Jessie Preece first aid course. Fiona McGavin is also in- 10A - Stanley Johnson and Shannon Barnes volved in the production and has enjoyed an 10M - Jay Kapuria and Bethan Gillum adventure week at Glan Llyn and Storey Arms. 10X - Lambert Kalongo and George Kynaston plays basketball with the Sarah Louise Price Welsh Squad and the U18 UWIC team. 10W - Balaji Krishna and Emily Thomas Bethan Gillum is in her last year of Popstars 10O - Vishal Patel and Ailsa Jones and is hoping to gain a Silver or Gold medal. 10R - Jacob Frost and Megan Wiltshire Jemima Scott has performed on S4C and Ni- 10K - Joe Prosser and Hanir Mousa coel Allen has auditioned for a dance pro- 10L - Callum Page-Beighton and gramme called ‘Got to Dance.’ Finally, Alas- Alys Haswell. dair Cavaye has passed his Grade 3 singing with distinction. He has also competed in a Our Eco Schools representatives are— National Small-Bore Rifle Association competi- Grace Leland , Alexandra Ward, Megan Her- tion. ritty, Jessica Chick, Namika Birchall 10X Our PACT team consists of : Kathryn Tann has taken part in the production “experience areas of interest which could be developed into a career”

Mrs K Chellingworth Year 10 & Mr H Roberts. Continued of the Little Match Girl at Millennium Centre. the most Boxes for ‘Operation Christmass Congratulations to Grace Rees Williams Child.’ Well Done. who recently came fourth in a Gymnastics Niall Curtin continues to play football for Co- Competition where she also came first in the gan and has also joined the Young Enterprise ‘bars’ section. Group. Keira Ryan has been selected for the 10W Cardiff 1996 Water polo team. Megan Wilt- Spencer-Jon Ward-Henry and Rhys Sa- shire has been volunteering at PLTC Junior vory have played for the Vale Schools U15 lessons. Katie Black and Megan Wiltshire rugby team. Emily Thomas has passed have been chosen to take part in the Phantom Grade 6 ballet with distinction and her inter- of the Opera. Imogen Sibert has passed mediate ballet exam with merit. She is also Grade 5 violin and is playing netball for both the currently preparing to take her Grade 5 vio- Canton and Vale Netball teams. Megan lin exam. Isabel McLeod has completed her Wookey has been volunteering at a rainbow Grade 5 theory exam. Cristiano Nardone Group and has taken part in a first aid course has taken part in the Llandow Endurance as part of her Duke of Edinburgh training. Mor- Challenge and came first. He has also gan Clarke has also completed the first aid reached yellow belt in Taekwondo. Jade course and is playing rugby for Dinas Powys. Detheridge has recently been involved in a Kieran Hopkins is involved in D of E and also St Johns Ambulance course and has also plays for Dinas Powys Rugby Club. been place 4th in a trampolining competi- 10K tion. Chloe Saliba continues to do well in Keeley Durham has been volunteering to her ice skating and has recently auditioned coach a Year 7 basketball team. Elizabeth for a Holiday on Ice Show. Trott has taken her Grade 3 singing and 10O passed with merit. Elinor Brunker has taken Daniel Hourihan has taken part in a High part in Mother Goose with Penarth PODs. She Diving Competition with his team the Aber- also attends first aid club. Hannah White, dare Comets. Hywel Ainsworth has passed Emma Thorne and Elizabeth Trigg have a shooting challenge with the Army Cadets joined D of E. Suzie Collins has completed the and he has also helped to fund raise at the Baden Powell Challenge in Girl Guides. Will Children’s Society Fayre. Mathew Bennett, Creaven has qualified for the GB laser national Elizabeth Britten and Rebecca TeWater squad in sailing. Emma Bright is a member of Naude have all completed a first aid course the ‘Top Notch’ Young Enterprise company. as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Course. Nils Deeg has taken Piano Grade 7 and is Lissie has also passed Grade five drums awaiting his result—good luck! Wei Haw Ong with a view to playing in the band for Phan- and Jaq Allen have been volunteering as part tom of the Opera. Chloe Packer and Tomei of their Work Skills course. Browne have been entertaining the elderly 10L at a local Pensioners Club. Ailsa Jones has Catrin Morgan is in a production of Les Miser- taken part in a hip hop dance competition ables with her stage school and will also be ap- and Grace Lloyd-Williams has recently pearing in Casualty as an extra. Gabrielle Wil- passed her Grade 3 piano exam. Matthew liams has been awarded a silver medal for Holder has been awarded the Player of the completing four years in Stage school. Kate Year prize at Penarth Rugby Club and has Coker has represented the school in cross been selected to play for the Vale team. country running at Brecon. 10R Well done to all of the pupils mentioned above Congratulations to 10R who have collected for volunteering this information and allowing it to be included in the newsletter. Congratula-

“qualified for the GB laser national squad in sailing” Ms L Bekker & Year 11 Mr B Crompton

It has been a busy term for Year 11 as pupils com- 11E plete controlled assessments and work towards Scott Dennison is a member of the Vale of achieving their GCSEs in the summer of 2012. Glamorgan Golf Club. Daniel Soltys is a The mock examinations have now finished and member of Penarth Tennis Club, Penarth Year 11 pupils will receive their school reports on Rugby club and Penarth ATC. Also congratu- Thursday, 12th January 2012. During their Pas- lations to Daniel Soltys who has achieved toral lessons Year 11 pupils have had a variety of Grade 7 in Piano, Grade 5 in Guitar and outside agencies involving them in workshops and Grade 6 in Theory; Luke Smith achieved discussion groups. Spectacle Theatre company Grade 5 in Guitar. Simon Trigg is a member have been performing the play ‘Happy Hour’ warn- of Penarth Basketball Team and plays golf ing pupils of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. for Wenvoe Golf Club. George Johnson The Fire Service have spoken to a number of achieved his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh forms on Road Safety and Llamau, the association Award, along with Millie Earp, Bethany who look after people who find themselves home- Parkhouse, Samantha Wood, Lucy less, have talked to pupils about finances and pre- Stokes, Ellice Squire and Myles Harding. paring pupils for life beyond school. Millie Earp regularly attends Zumba, she is Homework Clubs have been running throughout also a Girl Guide Young leader and a the term and will continue right up to the GCSE Ranger. Jessica Davies is a representative examinations. We encourage all pupils to take on the Eco School Committee and regularly part in these sessions if possible in order to fulfil attends Zumba. Elizabeth Senior has volun- their potential at GCSE. For further information on teered at Brownies. Ellice Squire volunteers exactly what is happening for pupils in Year 11 at Tŷ Hafan charity shop and attends a sign please go to moodle.stanwell.org language evening course. Alexander Elsen 11T has passed his Karate Black Belt and has Jack Hayward is a volunteer at Cosmeston youth also recently commenced Judo White Belt Club, he also rows for Penarth rowing club as well Yellow Stripe. Samuel Hall plays rugby for as plays rugby for Penarth. Congratulations to Penarth. David Cavaliere plays tennis for Robert Togden who has achieved Grade 6 in pi- Windsor Lawn Tennis Club. Myles Harding ano and has passed his Karate White Belt. Further is a member of Penarth Rowing Club, Sully congratulations to Annes Lloyd and Hannah Bu- Football Club and Penarth Rugby Club. chalter who have both achieved Grade 6 in piano. Sophie Boyle is a member of Leckwith Ath- Hannah Buchalter has also achieved Grade 6 in letics Club and Canton Netball club. Saman- cello. Rory Hay has been selected for Cardiff City tha Wood volunteers with the PDSA in Football Club development team. Leonor Wors- Penarth. Bethany Parkhouse volunteers in sam is a member of Eco-Stanwell. Daniel Sken- two Youth Clubs and is a member of Penarth telbury achieved his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh choir. Award, along with Jack Hayward, Isobel Martin, Tabitha Minns is working towards Grade 8 Leonor Worssam, Annes Lloyd, Hannah Bu- in cello, she is also playing in the orchestra chalter, Ralf Warren. Brittany Isaac plays for the school production for Phantom of the squash for Fairwater Squash team. Emma Jones Opera. Casey Thomas is a volunteer for is a member of Army cadets and has participated Marie Curie. Harry Roberts is a member of in surfing lessons offered by the school. Ralf War- the school rugby team and is currently play- ren was a member of the winning Young Enter- ing for Cardiff South U16s regional side. prise Team 2011. Robert Cavaye is playing in the 11A orchestra for the school production for Phantom of Harrison Barrett has achieved Grade 5 the Opera. Erin Murray is a member of the school playing the electric guitar and plays football Netball, Basketball and Athletics team. She has for the Dinas Powys A football team. Jes- also participated in surfing lessons offered by the sica Duggan achieved her Bronze Duke of school. Edinburgh Award, along with Lauren Beeslee, Paige Wilding . Emelie Johnson “talked to pupils about finances and preparing pupils for life beyond school” Ms L Bekker & Year 11 Mr B Crompton Continued has a role in the school production for Phantom Tom Bellingham is a member of the school foot- of the Opera as well as playing netball for Can- ball team. Sam Sellick plays for the school rugby ton and the Vale of Glamorgan. Wilfred How- team and is the form representative for the Year ard plays football for Dinas Powys B team. Council. Jack Philp is participating in the school Paige Wilding attends Taekwondo and is a Learning Coaching scheme. Sam Wooding plays member of the Workshop Acting Agency. Tho- for Penarth Hockey Club and has achieved his mas Williams is a member of the Barry and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Hollie Lam Vale Athletic Club and is also a member of the went on the DT Trip to London and has achieved Welsh Athletics Squad. Emma Smith and her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Jacque- Bethan Shaw helped to raise money for Teen- line Dich, Ffion Tapper and Eve Carter have age Cancer Trust by selling cakes. James also achieved their Bronze Awards and Eve has Longman is a member of Sully Sports Club. also completed her Geography fieldwork in Natasha Hole is a member of the Senior School Cowbridge. Hannah Scott is a member of the Choir and has achieved Grade 4 in Piano. school netball team and also plays rugby for Car- Joshua Biss plays in a band and recently he diff Quins U18s. She is Grade 3 in the drums and played at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. Rock is the Year Representative on the School Council. Ho is a member of Penarth Junior Badminton Sara Doust has attended Art and Business Stud- club. Tobias Ursell is a member of Cardiff ies Homework Clubs and is working towards her Squash club. Katie Phillips is a member of the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. Tamsin Hackett school netball club. Sheng Tong Bei is a mem- and Rachel Rourke are also working towards ber of Penarth rugby club and also the school their Silver Award and Tamsin has also completed Dodgeball team. He has also achieved Grade 4 her Geography fieldwork in Cowbridge. in accordion. Daniel Harvey is a member of the 11O Penarth Rugby team as well as playing for the Kieran Britten is a member of IT club and our school senior team. Year Representative on the School Council. He 11M has recently achieved his Bronze Duke of Edin- James Flanigan represented Wales in the UK burg Award and is currently working towards his School Games for Swimming. Matthew Allen is Silver award. He is also Grade 7 in Guitar. Sion a member of the school rugby team and is cur- Thomas is a member of UIT Club, he attended the rently playing for Cardiff South U16s regional English department visit to see Macbeth and has side. Stephanie Price, Joe Dyer and Laura achieved his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Gilbert has achieved their First Aid certificates Luke Waddon also went to see Macbeth with the with Duke of Edinburgh. Emma Hughes serves English department and he also played in the or- as a Form representative on the School Year chestra for the school production. Marco Sun has Council. Myfanwy Morgan-Jones is currently been attending maths Homework Club and has working towards Grade 4 playing the saxo- achieved his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award; phone. Alan Doyle is a member of the school Sian Evans, James Phillips and Tomaz Phillips rugby team and is currently playing for Cardiff have also achieved their Bronze Awards and South U16s regional side. Curtis Boddy and James has attended the Science and Geography Joe Dyer are members of the school football trips run this term. Dewi Fford is working toward team. Joe Dyer has also achieved Grade 5 his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and recently playing the guitar. Ellen Rowlands regularly took part in the Geography field visit. Ieuan attends Zumba. Holly Farmer and Kayley Jones is a member of the school Cross Country McGillivray has participated in the surfing les- team. Kevin Annies belongs to Penarth Junior sons offered in school. Megan Stealey is a Badminton club and has achieved Grade 4 in pi- member of the school netball team. Jonathan ano. Zachary Ghazi-Torbati has a lead role in the Gambling attends RMT club. school production for Phantom of the Opera. Riah 11W Knowles-Brock achieved Grade 7 in piano. Chelsea Mace won a Bronze Youth Achieve-

“working towards her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award” Ms L Bekker & Year 11 Mr B Crompton Continued ment Award for Modelling. Duke of Edinburgh Award. Liam Walker has also achieved the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and has completed his Geography 11R fieldwork in Cowbridge. Taro Wirth is Grade David Pain is a member of the school rugby 8 in cello and was in the orchestra for the and athletics teams. Jessica Plowright at- school production of Phantom of the Opera. tends Art, Maths, Welsh and Basketball Leah Byrne is Grade 4 in piano and went on Clubs. Zoe Harding went on the Army Out- the English Department trip to Monmouth. reach Course and attends Science Home- Lettie Chatham takes part in Zumba and at- work Club. Bryony Guerrier went on the tended the Science department trip to London DT trip to Margam Park and is Grade 4 and the English Department trip to see Mac- saxophone. She also attends DT, Welsh, IT beth. Holly Flynn is a member of the and English Homework Clubs. Jenni Da- Penarth and District Lesotho Youth Trust. vies went on the DT trip to London and the Megan Tunley and Bethan Miller have English Department trip to see Macbeth. achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh She has been attending DT Homework Awards. Sian Moss went to see Macbeth Club. Lloyd Phillips is a member of the with the English department and participates school football and golf teams and he took in Badminton Club. Nishma Bhatia went to part in the Welsh Schools Golf Champion- see the Clothes Show Live with the Textiles ship and Welsh Indoor Rowing Champion- department. ship. Martha Jenkins is a member of the In January 2012 all Year 11 pupils will be sit- school netball team. Congratulations to ting modular GCSE examinations in one or Thetis Drewelus who has achieved Grade more subjects. The dates of examinations 6 in clarinet. Laura Rodwell achieved her are as follows: Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, along with Robert Jones, David Pain, Hannah Way, Victoria Chick, Sofia Prusak, Flor- ence Robinson, Emilio Pena-Taylor, Mon 10th January 8.45am - English Unit 1 Sophie Jones, Stephanie Bird, Natalie Fri 13th January 12.45pm - English Litera- Gill, Imogen Davies, Elliot Richards. Tho- ture Unit 1 mas Turton is part of the chorus in the school production for Phantom of the Op- Tues 24th January 8.45am -Biology P1 resit, era. Robert Jones plays tennis for Windsor Biology P2 resit, Applied Science Unit 2 Tennis Club and is also a member of the Vale Karate organisation. Niall Duffy has Thurs 26th January 8.45am -Chemistry P1 participated in the canoeing lessons offered resit, Chemistry P2 resit by the school. Elliot Richards is a member of the Barry and Vale Athletics Club as well Fri 27th January 12.45pm - Economics Unit as Windsor Lawn Tennis club. He has also 11 recently gained his Tennis leader qualifica- tion. Reginald Wong has participated in the Mon 30th January 12.45pm - Physics P1 surfing lessons offered by the school. resit, Physics P2 resit 11K Nicholas Boudier is a member of the school rugby team and is currently playing for Cardiff South U16s development side. Tomos Davies plays for the Penarth Hockey team and has achieved the Bronze “took part in the Welsh Schools Golf Championship” Mr M Gershenson Year 12 and Mrs A Mansfield

The Autumn term has seen Year 12 stu- dents busy settling into their chosen AS level subjects and into life in the Sixth Form. We would like to congratulate them on their excellent GCSE grades and ex- press our delight in seeing so many of them who have chosen to continue study- ing at Stanwell. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the 22 students that have joined our Sixth Form from other schools. In order to support the students in their transition to the more demanding nature of studying at Key Stage 5, the MADE training company came in to work with the students on different approaches to study- Organising Community Participation place- ing at AS level and to help them develop ments has also been a priority for year 12 strategies to ‘bridge the gap’ between students. Completing 30 hours voluntary studying at GCSE and AS level. The work is an essential element of the Welsh workshop discussed revision techniques, Baccalaureate and students have been or- essay writing, note taking and general tips ganising either voluntary work within school on keeping focused and motivated. The e.g. helping in reading schemes for the evaluation form filled in by the students lower year groups, helping out in classes or suggested that the vast majority enjoyed out in the community e.g. charity shops in the sessions and found them very helpful. town or with local sporting teams. The year group have also embarked on Away from the WBQ, many students have the several elements of the Welsh Bacca- been starting to prepare for future careers. laureate Qualification. The students have Local magistrates have been working with already completed the activities for the students interested in a career in Law and assessed Essential Skill, Working With those interested in a career in Healthcare Others. Students were organised into have been applying for courses such as groups and had to design, market and MedLink, Science Live!, Gapmed as well as manufacture a product to sell on the the workshop conferences at Nottingham school’s Open Day on October 11th. This University. involved a ’Team Enterprise Day’ organ- Many year 12 students are involved in this ised by Careers Wales, a Dragons’ Den year’s production ‘Phantom of the Opera’ activity where the groups bid for an invest- with our very own Fiona Bell (WB4), Joe ment of up to £20 from local business Ingram (WB1), Joe Keenan (WB3) and people and lots of teamwork. The ’Market Ella Maxwell (WB2) securing lead parts. Hall’ was a hive of activity throughout the The Joshua Foundation has also visited the Open Day with all of the groups making a school to speak to the students about rais- profit. Staff, pupils and visitors alike all ing money for the charity and participation commented on the standard of the prod- in their ’Oz Experience’- an opportunity of a ucts and professionalism of the students. lifetime. “strategies to ’bridge the gap’ between studying at GCSE and AS level” Mr M Gershenson Year 12 and Mrs A Mansfield Continued We would also like to congratulate Alex- James Chaffey, Paul Keeling, Vincent ander Benjamin (WB6) who travels to McKernan and Ashley Stavrakis have London this month to receive a national been playing in a 5-a-side football team in award for his volunteer work with the Penarth. Marie Curie Trust. Interim reports detailing the students’ pro- WB3 gress in their subject areas thus far were Ross Andrew volunteers with the St John distributed in November and a Mid Year Ambulance and Maddy Payne is an active report will be issued at the end of January member of Stanwell School’s Charity Coun- following the examination session. The cil. Year 12 examination period will run from Wednesday, January 4th until Tuesday, WB4 January 10th 2012. Students will return to Mikaela Wood has been continuing with timetable on Wednesday, January 11th. her figure skating and has participated in the Welsh College of Music and Drama’s WB1 YAS course. Owen Davies and Sam Wat- Well done to Joe Clissold, Charlotte kins contribute greatly to the School news- Goodway Sims, Dominique Parry- paper while Rachel Warner and Sarah Parker and Georgia Pateman-Chang Holder are working towards their Duke of who have completed their Duke of Edin- Edinburgh Gold award. Sarah, along with burgh Bronze Award and to Lisa Gourley Charles Fear, is also participating in an ex- who is working towards her Silver. Aimee pedition trip to Morocco next year. Well Brinn is also currently working on her done to Abi Pemberton who has recently Gold Award. played Peter Pan in a local production of the same name and to Wil Barber who WB2 plays 5-a-side football with a local team. Laura Elder has been visiting Cardiff Uni- versity for ‘taster language’ sessions in WB5 preparation for Higher Education, Jessica Alex Thomas is fundraising for the Joshua Green has been involved in the first ever Foundation. Charlotte Preece, Caitlin all girls’ team to complete the Cambrian Butler and Nikki Baird-Murray are work- award with the Cadets. Chloe Hatcher ing towards their Duke of Edinburgh Gold has been taking part in the ‘Made in Award, Oliver Oswin will begin coaching Roath’ fashion event. Nathan James has junior cricket in January. Callum Masters been playing with both the County Percus- is working towards Grade 6 on the drums sion and Jazz bands. Paul Keeling has and Jade Galsworthy is about to complete been long jump training with Cardiff Ama- the Dragons Sports Leader course. teur Athletics Club and he is also working towards his Duke of Edinburgh Silver WB6 Award. James Porteus participated in the Seren Vickers is working towards Grade 6 UKMT Maths Challenge. Hamish Couper in Dance and is also a member of both the has been involved in the local football Young Actor’s Studio and the Vale Youth youth group and Alexander Williams has Brass band. Jacob Freeman, Harry been playing indoor cricket for Penarth McDonough, Tesoro Monaghan and

“national award for his volunteer work with the Marie Curie Trust” Mr M Gershenson Year 12 and Mrs A Mansfield Continued Liz Pascoe are working towards their WB9 Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and Char- Alexandra Nickels is working towards the lotte Bishop is working towards her sil- Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Beth Co- ver. Paul Jones and Miles Jones are ley contributes to the school newspaper, playing for the senior rugby team. Jordan Rebecca Trigg is currently fundraising for Geach is currently fundraising for the the Joshua Foundation. Oliver Glover Joshua Foundation and Molly Crowther plays Ice Hockey and volunteers for the St contributes to the school’s Charity Com- John Ambulance. Thomas Lander plays mittee. football for Cogan Athletic and Ben Ware has been selected to play for the school’s WB7 senior rugby team. James Messer has completed both Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards, Amy Lovering is playing for Can- ton United Ladies’ netball team, Cath- erine Porteus is a member of both the Cardiff County and Vale Youth Orchestra and the Kayaking club. Drew Humphries and Amy Le Grys are fundraising for the Joshua Foundation. Cameron Jones has been filming in Africa, Russia, Israel and Bosnia with the BBC World Service, Adam Jones is taking part in the Morocco expedition and has also won first place in the Welsh Young Marine Photographer competition. Beth Cowley is working to- wards Grade 7 on the piano and Grade 6 in singing while Connor Kavanagh is cur- rently playing for the school’s senior rugby team.

WB8 Ceire Wincott and Lucy Collins are working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and Lucy is also taking part in the Morocco expedition next year. Gwynfor Parr has been chosen to play in the school’s senior rugby team and both Jemima Bushby and Tom Downey play in the Cardiff and Vale Youth Windband which has recently won gold in a national competition.

“filming in Africa, Russia, Israel and Bosnia with the BBC World Service” Mrs R Connor, Mr R Relph Year 13 and Mr K Watkins

Students have spent considerable time thinking about Girl Guiding Cymru at an International Scout Camp their post 18 intentions this term. The majority of our in Italy. Victoria Scaglioni, Isaac Kneebone - students will be moving into Higher Education and for Hopkins, Sam Harries and Andrew Graham have this reason, tutorial and assembly time has been been involved in fundraising for Lesotho. Eve Row- dedicated to UCAS related activities. Most students lands has been involved in the school’s production have their UCAS application well underway with their of Phantom of the Opera. Sam Harries is Deputy personal statement completed, reference written and Stage Manager for the school production and has one to one interviews conducted with a member of represented the school by completing the Rotary the Sixth Form team. Representatives from Careers Youth Leadership Award. Wales, industry and local universities have been into 13 WO4 school to conduct mock interviews. This year we Daniel Luxton and Rhea Ghosal have achieved a have 14 students applying to Oxbridge with an addi- Bronze Award in the UKMT Maths Challenge. Elise tional 9 who have chosen to apply for Medicine and Westcott has passed Grade 5 Guitar and Danielle Dentistry . Our prospective medical students have Evans has achieved level 9 field moves in Figure attended a workshop kindly led by a former pupil, Skating David Roberts, who volunteered to provide advice 13 WO5 and support to students considering a career in Medi- Iestyn Penry- Williams and Zoe Tucker have suc- cine. cessfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Gold 13 WO1 Award. Jess Attwell, Jess Steed, Talia Jones and Ollie Drake has been appointed the captain of the Bryony Edwards presented a cheque to the BBC school’s Senior Rugby Team and also plays rugby for following Stanwell’s fundraising events for Children Penarth. Bethan Mansfield has been accepted for in Need. James Biss has released two songs with the under 21 National Dressage Team for South his band “Open House” which are available to Wales. Sinead O Brien has been awarded “Players download from iTunes and Leilah Harriott has Player” by Canton Vale Netball Team. Ella Mott- Ri- spent time volunteering at an animal shelter. ley has participated in the Lesotho Youth Project, 13 WO6 helping to arrange events to fundraise for children in Corey Alcock has represented the Vale of Glamor- Africa. Niall Armstrong has taken part in the UK gan in a regional backgammon tournament, he has Maths Team Challenge and Laura Soltys has also written an article for “Wildlife “ online magazine passed her Grade 8 Piano and Music Theory exami- and has assisted with the technical aspects of the nations. school production. Matilda Shepherd has been 13 WO2 elected as form representative. Oliver Cox has Pamela Stansfield has volunteered at the local passed his Grade 3 Piano. Miles Braithwaite has Marie Curie Hospice. Tom Knight has completed his played the lead role of the Phantom in this year’s Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Cem Papaker has school production. Rhys Williams has joined a local been awarded Orange Belt in Tany Soo Do martial bowling team and Katie Rowlands has been in- arts. Ashley Jones has won the Junior Champion- volved in the school production of Phantom of the ship at Glamorganshire Golf Club. Bethan Lewis Opera. was successful in winning the South Wales heat of 13 WO7 the Great Debate with the History department. Jas- Danielle Lane has completed her level one coach- mine Vincent has just returned from Zambia where ing course in rugby. Chris Evans has obtained she taught first aid to local children. Megan Doyle Grade 5 on the guitar and has played in the orches- has completed the Rotary Youth Leadership Award tra for Phantom of the Opera. Eleanor Way, Rosie by taking part in outdoor pursuits on the Brecon Bea- Troth, Chloe Jones, Phalisha Kerai and Emily cons. Zac McCaul has recently joined Penath rugby Chick have completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh team and has been involved in the school’s produc- Award. Rebecca Ferriday has completed a first aid tion of Phantom of the Opera. Kieran Jones has re- qualification and Stephanie Leech has completed cently joined The Dinas Powys under 18 football 150 hours of volunteering with Millennium Volun- team. Saul Crandon has completed the Cardiff Half teers and has been sailing with Tall Ships Youth Marathon and raised over £200 for Cancer Research. Trust where she was awarded the “Competent 13 WO3 Crew” award from the RYA. Rachel Martin has been involved in various fund- raising activities. Rosemary Tuthill has represented

“students have their UCAS application well underway” 100 PER CENT ATTENDANCE: SEPTEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2011

Congratulations to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September. Research continues to show that pupils’ attainment grades are directly linked to their attendance so these pupils are to be congratulated on maximising their chances of success.

YEAR 7 YEAR 7 YEAR 7 YEAR 7 1. Alsop, James 30. Donlan, Gwynfor 59. Khan, Haaris 88. Salisbury, Samuel 2. Anderton, Daniel 31. Duggan, Caitlin 60. Knight, Jodie 89. Scott, Imogen 3. Ashton, Morgan 32. Dutfield, Lucy 61. Knight, Stephanie 90. Scrivens, Joseph 4. Baker, Thaine 33. Eastwood, Jade 62. Knupp, Kabir 91. Shardlow, Euan 5. Barker, Eve 34. Ellis, Lauren 63. Lee, Jack 92. Slack, Alexandra 6. Birchall, Jordan 35. Evans, Ben 64. Lewis, Rachael-Leah 93. Smith, Alec 7. Bird, Stuart 36. Evans, Benjamin 65. Lintern, Nicole 94. Smith, Harry 8. Blunsdon, Ffion 37. Friedl, Tobias 66. Lloyd, Madeleine 95. Smith, Liberty 9. Borde, Chloe 38. Gray, Elin 67. Lloyd, Madeline 96. Spear, Leah 10. Bratby, Bethany 39. Griffiths, Thomas 68. Maskeen, Idrees 97. Spencer, Evie 11. Bratby, Rebecca 40. Harris, Genna 69. Mattey, Joshua 98. Spinola, David 12. Bull, Emily 41. Healey, Jack 70. McConkey, Jack 99. Stapleton, Samuel 13. Bushby, Noah 42. Hearne, Adam 71. McJennett, Lily 100. Starling, Joshua 14. Carr, Jake 43. Hearne, Amy 72. McKechnie, Clodagh 101. Stephens, Lauren 15. Carter, Henry 44. Herbert, Eleanor 73. McKellar, Rob 102. Stephens-Collins, Joe 16. Underhill-Carter, Liam 45. Heron, Helena 74. McSorley, Niall 103. Strong, Holly 17. Chamberlain, Olivia 46. Higgins, Annie 75. McSorley, Tomas 104. Thomas, Owain 18. Chapman, Sophie 47. Hill, Jacob 76. Meek, Joshua 105. Trunin, Anton 19. Charles, Matthew 48. Hills, Naomi 77. Mills, Jacob 106. Valji, Phaishali 20. Cheeseman, Joshua 49. Hobbs, Joseph 78. Morgan, Kathryn 107. Waddon, Henry 21. Chick, Amelia 50. Holman, Daniel 79. Osborne-Walsh, Daisy 108. Walker, Rhys 22. Cole, Luke 51. Howe, Georgia 80. Owens, Alexander 109. Watkins, Sophie 23. Crandon, Alexandra 52. James, Samuel 81. Peacock, Antonio 110. Whitfield, Alexander 24. Crofts Davies, Adam 53. Jenkins, Megan 82. Perkins, Lauryn 111. Wilde, Frazer 25. Croll, Ben 54. Johnson, Jessica 83. Powell, Olivia 112. Williams, Ella 26. Dave, Abigail 55. Jones, Ben 84. Pringle, Anna 113. Williams, Geraint 27. Denton, Macey 56. Jones, Benjamin 85. Robinson, Adam 114. Wilson, Carys 28. Dicks, Chloe 57. Jones, Cameron 86. Ruge-Hayes, Alexandra 115. Wiltshire, Rory 29. Diment, Lowena 58. Khan, Aymen 87. Safdar, Amina 116. Wirth, Kota 100 PER CENT ATTENDANCE: SEPTEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2011

Congratulations to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September. Research continues to show that pupils’ attainment grades are directly linked to their attendance so these pupils are to be congratulated on maximising their chances of success.

YEAR 8 YEAR 8 YEAR 8 YEAR 8 1. Adney, James 33. Harvey, Robert 65. Owusu, Daniel 98. Wright, Jonathan 2. Aeschlimann, Jasper 34. Hayer, Jorawar 66. Pain, Harri 99. Yusuf, Adam 3. Anwar, Sumaiya 35. Hearne, Bethan 67. Parselle, Chloe 4. Bain, Robert 36. Hermogeno, Lex 68. Pearce, Rhiannon 5. Bond, Amy 37. Hicks, Ieuan 69. Poole, Chloe 6. Bright, Alice 38. Hopkins, Mathew 70. Price, James 7. Buehner Gattis, Ella 39. Humpage, Rebecca 71. Price, Joel 8. Cameron, Rowena 40. Ignacio, Jonathan 72. Price-Milne, Finlay 9. Campbell, Lewis 41. Iredale, Robyn 73. Pringle, Luke 10. Carson, Cerys 42. Jennings-Slater, 74. Proctor, Catherine 11. Chimuzi, Samuel Lauren 75. Prosser, Shazel 12. Cole, Gregory 43. Johns, William 76. Putland, Nicole 13. Collins, Tom 44. Jones, Anna 77. Rees, Morgan 14. Couzens, Francine 45. Jones, Emily 78. Rees, Morgan 15. Crimp, Morgan 46. Jones, Gwennan 79. Revell-Griffiths, Jack 16. Dawson, Matthew 47. Jones, Kyrsty 80. Robertson, Ella 17. De Grey, Charles 48. Jones, Megan 81. Saji, Linda 18. Drake, Alexander 49. Lane, Danielle 82. Shamte, Maya 19. Durham, Alice 50. Langrish, Alex 83. Sibert, Lucy 20. Dyer, Lucie 51. Lewis, James 84. Sims, Bill 21. Ellis, Caitlin 52. Lewis, Seren 85. Thomas, Chloe 53. Lovering, Tara 22. Emberson, Orla 86. Tucker, Sam 23. Fitt, Bethany 54. Loweth, Grace 87. Turpin, Benjamin 24. French, Elias 55. Maher, Ethan 88. Valek, Joseph 25. Frost, Nathan 56. Marsh, Tomos 89. Vandyck, Ray 26. Gale, William 57. Marsh, William 90. Way, Charlotte 27. Geen, Emily 58. McCulloch, Elizabeth 91. Wilde, Poppy 28. Glaze, Emily 59. Mock, Abigail 92. Williams, Daisy 29. Gordon-Davies, 60. Morgan, Robert 93. Williams, Harry Sebastian 61. Nardone, Sofia 94. Williams, Jess 30. Grafton, Isabel 62. North, Olivia 95. Wiltshire, Samuel 31. Grosfils, Daniel 63. Northey Thalia 96. Wincott, Calum 32. Hanson, Lloyd 64. O'Rourke, Ellen 97. Wooster, Emily 100 PER CENT ATTENDANCE: SEPTEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2011

Congratulations to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September. Research continues to show that pupils’ attainment grades are directly linked to their attendance so these pupils are to be congratulated on maximising their chances of success.

YEAR 9 YEAR 9 YEAR 9 1. Appiah, Leon 34. Lieu, Kerstin 65. Watts, Daniel 2. Aydin, Eric 35. Lim, Rebecca 3. Barber, Simon 36. Mahdi, Samir 4. Bills, Katherine 37. Majeed, Jack 5. Birch-Hurst, Elizabeth 38. Malik-Stephens, Sara 6. Borade, Sayalie 39. McConkey, Joshua 7. Borde, Solomon 40. McDonnell, Curtis-Lee 8. Bosley, Jack 41. Mirza-Davies, 9. Boyle, Dominic Anastasia 10. Carde, Lewis 42. Moger, Katie 11. Chapple, Alicia 43. Moreton, Thomas 12. Chatham, Evie 44. Morgan-Jones, Ioan 13. Coole, Joseph 45. Norton, Mark 14. Cummins, Lauren 46. O'Leary, Caitlin 15. Davies, Morgan 47. Osborne-Walsh, 16. Dean, Samantha Owain 17. Dumitrescu, Sebastian 48. Palmer, Cerys 18. Dyer, Ella 49. Quinn, Liam 50. Rees, Emma 19. Dyer, Isaac 20. Evans, Megan 51. Regan, Michael 21. Fford, Rhys 52. Roberts, Daniel

22. Fox, Thomas 53. Rowlands, Amelia 23. Geach, Kira 54. Rufo, Kenn 24. George, Callum 55. Salter, Cerys 25. Gilbert, Rachel 56. Seeley, Niall 26. Gillingham, Holly 57. Skinner, Ella 27. Guerrier, Rhodri 58. Smith, Georgina 28. Hallett, Maisie 59. Squire-Wood, Austin 29. Herbert, Edward 60. Taylor, Bethan 30. Jones, Jack 61. Thompson, George 31. Jowett, Harry 62. Tuthill, Peter 32. Knight, Rhys 63. Ursell, Jac 33. Lewis, Christopher 64. Warren, Alex 100 PER CENT ATTENDANCE: SEPTEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2011

Congratulations to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September. Research continues to show that pupils’ attainment grades are directly linked to their attendance so these pupils are to be congratulated on maximising their chances of success.

YEAR 10 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 11 1. Aeschlimann, Rebecca 34. Kaged, Phoenix 1. Ahmad, Kamran 32. Parkhouse, Bethany 2. Ainsworth, Hywel 35. Kapuria, Jay 2. Aird, Lewis 33. Pena-Taylor, Emilio 3. Allen, Jaq 36. Keane, Robyn 3. Beeslee, Lauren 34. Phillips, Lloyd 4. Banga, Amrit 37. Kenshole, Amy 4. Bei, Sheng Tong 35. Phillips, Tomaz 5. Bishop, Megan 38. Leland, Grace 5. Bell, Alexander 36. Pimbley, Stephanie 6. Black, Katie 39. Lewis, Jakob 6. Bird, Stephanie 37. Pollock, Joseph 7. Bridge, Courtney 40. McDonough, Peter 7. Biss, Joshua 38. Price, Grace 8. Britten, Elisabeth 41. McWilliam, Calum 8. Boudier, Nicholas 39. Prusak, Sofia 9. Browne, Tomei 42. Miller, Lauren 10. Cavaye, Alasdair 43. Monaghan, Siena 9. Bridge, Sara 40. Richards, Elliot 11. Cerasale, Daniel 44. Nottingham, Alice 10. Carter, Eve 41. Righton, Daniel 12. Chalke, Ben 45. O'Grady, Nicole 11. Cavaye, Robert 42. Samrout, Henryk 13. Collins, Suzie 46. Owens, James 12. Coughtrey, Matthew 43. Skentelbery, Daniel 14. Dain-Smith, Ben 47. Paley, Phoebe 13. Davies, Jessica 44. Smith, Luke 15. Davies, Channing 48. Phillips, Abigail 14. Davies, Tomos 45. Stewart, Samuel 16. Davies, Jack 49. Pomphrey, Che 15. Dich, Jacqueline 46. Thomas, Sion 17. Dyer, Matthew 50. Power, Lauren 16. Duggan, Jessica 47. Turton, Thomas 18. Findlay, Andrew 51. Price, Sarah Louise 17. Evans, Sian 48. Warren, Ralf 19. Fisher, Liam 52. Pritchard, Pierce 18. Farmer, Holly 49. Warrington, Steven 20. Fox, Sophie 53. Scrivens, Amy 19. Fford, Dewi 50. Williams, Iwan 21. Franks, Chloe 54. Sibert, Imogen 20. Gilbert, Laura 51. Wirth, Taro 22. Frost, Jacob 55. Spear, James Andrew 21. Gill, Natalie 52. Wood, Samantha 23. Geen, Tom 56. Thorne, Emma 22. Guerrier, Bryony 24. Gillingham, Alexander 57. Tucker, Leo 23. Hall, Joseph 25. Guppy, Amy 58. Turton, Robert 24. Ho, Chun 26. Harries, Rebecca 59. Union, Sian 27. Hills, Samuel 60. Weston, Jake 25. Hodgkins, Fraser 28. Hopkins, Kieran 61. White, Clara 26. Johnson, George 29. Hourihan, Daniel 62. Wiltshire, Megan 27. Jones, Robert 30. Howe, Benjamin 63. Wirth, Utako 28. Knowles-Brock, Riah 31. Johnson, Beth 64. Wooster, Daniel 29. Lam, Haw Yee 32. Johnson, Cameron 30. Morgan, Charlotte 33. Jones, Ailsa 31. Mullan, Catherine 100 PER CENT ATTENDANCE: SEPTEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2011

Congratulations to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September. Research continues to show that pupils’ attainment grades are directly linked to their attendance so these pupils are to be congratulated on maximising their chances of success.

YEAR 12 YEAR 12 YEAR 13 1. Allen, Lloyd 32. Isaac, Victoria 1. James, Daniel 2. Attanasio, Matteo 33. Johnson, Jake 2. Kneebone-Hopkins, Isaac 3. Attwood, Georgina 34. Jones, Cameron 4. Barber, George 35. Jones, Elis 3. Knight, Thomas 5. Barber, William 36. Law, Frankie 4. Luxton, Daniel 6. Bell, Fiona 37. Macgregor, Isabella 5. Moreton, Kate 7. Bird, Oliver 38. Macleod, Katie 6. Scaglioni, Victoria 8. Bowers, Jack 39. McAndrew, Elliott 9. Boys, Connor 40. McDonough, Harry 10. Chaffey, James 41. Moffat, Christopher 11. Chan, Yee Hung 42. Moger, Hannah 12. Cheshire, Brandon 43. Monaghan, Tesoro 13. Cheung, Kaehing 44. Murphy, Jessica 14. Coslett, Fern 45. Nickels, Alexandra 15. Couper, Hamish 46. Ott, Andrew 16. Davies, Michael 47. Porteus, Catherine 17. Davies, Owen 48. Porteus, James 18. Elder, Laura 49. Righton, Sophie 19. Ellis, John 50. Roberts, James 20. Ellis, Joshua 51. Seal, Daniel 21. Evans, Huw 52. Stephanakis, Henry 22. Fear, Charles 53. Thomas, Alana 23. Fegan, Rachel 54. Tucker, Joe 24. Ford, Abigail 55. Watkins, Samuel 25. Gimber, Lauren 56. Weeks, Bethan 26. Gourley, Lisa 57. Williams, Alexander 27. Grace, Joseph 58. Willis, Callum 28. Haughton, Thomas 59. Woods, Laurence 29. Hill, Allister 30. Hopkins, Beth 31. Ingram, Joseph Total number of Stanwell pupils with 100% attendance: 461 ‐ Percentage of all Stanwell pupils: 24%

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