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ISSUE SIX • SUMMER 2013

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IN THIS ISSUE • Focus On: MFL LOURDES • A Snapshot of this Year’s Photography Success • SJR’s Live Lounge Rocks! PILGRIMAGE • St John’s Takes the University Challenge!

A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 01 By the time you read this newsletter we would Rainforest. Students spend 2 weeks helping imagine that many of you will be preparing to those less fortunate than themselves by ST JOHN’S NEWS WELCOME enjoy the Summer holidays; an opportunity to building classrooms, and by working in local to our newsletter relax and enjoy the company of friends and schools and orphanages within an area where family. 46% of the population live in extreme poverty. Year 8 Students attend This has been a busy term at St John’s, This experience of a lifetime deepens our particularly for our KS4 and KS5 students who students’ social understanding and has a Commonwealth Day Observance have faced the challenges of exams with great profound effect on their lives, inspiring them determination. As they prepare for the next to do more for the world around them. at Westminster Abbey Home stage in their education or career, we wish As we draw to the end of this busy year we bid them every success and look forward to our a fond farewell to the staff who are moving on Cooking Year 11 students returning to St John’s Sixth to pastures new. We wish them every success Form in September. and happiness in their new roles and we Skills For the rest of our students it has been an thank them for their hard work and dedication exciting term of extra-curricular activities, whilst they have been members of St John’s sporting achievements, liturgical experiences, community. musical extravaganzas, celebration days and We would like to give a special mention Catholic Partnership events; opportunities to 3 members of staff who are retiring at which have encouraged our students to live the end of this academic year: Steve Lang Gerard Moran life to the full, developing their own unique (Assistant Head Teacher), John McDonnell talents. Our newsletter gives you an insight (Director of Sixth Form) and Owen Smith Headteacher into the wonderful experiences enjoyed by our (Site Manager). Between them they have students, events which have enabled them over 90 years of service at St John’s, working to shine both within St John’s and within tirelessly to ensure that students achieve the wider community. As always, we are their full potential within a safe and supportive extremely proud of what our young people environment. Their commitment to St John’s have achieved and their enthusiasm and has been remarkable and their dedication commitment to do their best never cease to has ensured that St John’s continues to amaze us. be recognised as an outstanding centre of From the Sciences to the Arts and everything excellence. We would like to say thank you Congratulations to Aidan Steel- in between, we have provided opportunities to on behalf of the school community and wish Hunt and Fiona Ramage on suit everyone’s interests, needs and abilities. them a happy, healthy retirement when they their successful completion of can enjoy a well-earned rest! Eight students from Year 8 were Yet as “A Learning Community Guided by B-tec Level 1 in Jamie Oliver Gospel Values” we strive to develop the whole selected on the basis of excellent person, providing experiences that can be Finally, we wish you all a safe, achievement in RE to attend the Home Cooking Skills. Aidan and truly life-changing. enjoyable and relaxing Summer Commonwealth Day Observance Fiona have learned a variety of As you read the newsletter some of our Sixth skills, throughout the course, Lisa Byron Form students are taking part in “Project holiday and we look forward to ceremony at Westminster Abbey which they have used to create Head of School Peru”, a fundraising expedition to the remote seeing you again in September. in the presence of Prince Philip, healthy breakfasts, lunches and town of Iquitos in the middle of the Amazon Duke of Edinburgh and a number dinners. The course culminated of other dignitaries. Taking advantage of being in London, in the students making of a students also visited the Science balanced, nutritious meal for Unfortunately, due to illness, The Museum and saw Buckingham Palace elderly people as part of their Queen was unable to attend this year's and the Houses of Parliament. ceremony. assessment. Lourdes Pilgrimage The eight selected students were Students watched performances by also required to participate in the Well done Aidan and Fiona! On Friday 24th May 5 students from years 8 and 10 along with 6 Beverley Knight and The Noisettes, Commonwealth Essay Competition members of staff set off on a week-long pilgrimage to Lourdes, and Sir Richard Branson gave the 2013, the chosen topic being ‘Change’. France with the Middlesbrough Diocese. Here is Nisha Woolford’s address, speaking on Enterprise and the We await the results with great interest! reflection on an amazing week: Commonwealth. The pilgrimage to Lourdes had a number of great experiences, such as meeting the VIPs (the sick people), Stephen Hughes MEP getting to know them, looking after them and exchanging Visits St John’s gifts with them. Also we went into the baths where you Students from Years 9 and 12 had the opportunity to listen to feel amazed and in awe afterwards, walking through the Stephen Hughes, a member of the European Parliament speak on grotto and simply just sharing kindness with everyone his own career and role in local and European politics. Born and raised in East Durham and now the Labour representative for the that was there. At first we did not know what to expect, North East region, Mr Hughes gave students an insight into the it was almost like walking into the unknown but we way in which he first became interested in politics and described were so grateful to be part of something which is so great, his weekly duties in Brussels and Strasbourg. Mr Hughes responded to a wide range of questions from students regarding so powerful and so big! We will remember the memories, his role at an international level. emotions and people and we will treasure these forever. Could it be that in the future we will see some young politicians emerge from St John's?? ©Photo Lacaze

02 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 03 ST JOHN’S NEWS Product Design The AS and A2 Level Product Design students have produced some inspiring and challenging work this year. Each Ice Cream Anyone? student has been responsible for choosing their own design brief and developing each project towards their own individual outcome. Some of the outstanding projects this year have included a stool made from recycled motorbike parts, small scale storage and children’s furniture.

STUDENTS HAVE DESIGNS ON UK MANUFACTURED WASHING MACHINES

St John's students stepped up to the Pamela added: “It has been exciting to see challenge of producing designs for the UK’s the enthusiasm of the students who have only manufacturer of washing machines. taken part in this project. Having attended Ebac, which is developing a production the recent EEF conference and heard line to start manufacturing the appliances politicians such as Vince Cable, Ed Balls and from Spring 2014, invited our design and Michael Heseltine talking about girls being technology students to come up with their less engaged in mechanical engineering, own designs. The project resulted in 12 year it was particularly pleasing to see the way 8 students visiting Ebac in Newton Aycliffe female students embraced the project. to present the results of their work to It is also important that young people do management and designers from the County get enthusiastic about engineering, to Durham manufacturer. Among the panel ensure there is a strong pool of talent for the industry in the future. “When it comes Year 10 Food Technology and Level 2 The students were taken on farm were designer Clyde Pittaway, who trained as a design and technology teacher at the to making products, ideas can come from Catering students recently embarked tours, meeting the dairy herds, school, and managing director Pamela Petty. everywhere and from anyone, and what we on educational visits to Archers Ice young calves and also the Jersey have seen from these students could well Cream Parlour near Heighington, and bull! Afterwards, the ice-cream Clyde said: “Young people’s creative work feed into that process.” tends to be a lot less prohibited by potential Wheelbirks Farm in Northumberland manufacturing process was explained practical barriers, so it has been hugely Miss Hillyard added “It has been a great to observe first-hand how ice cream to the students in detail, including Creative interesting to see what they have come up experience for the students to learn more is manufactured. Students listened the sourcing of some ingredients with and to consider how the designs could about manufacturing and engineering from with interest as staff at both sites from Italy, and they were able to fully Crafts translate into reality. “Ideas have ranged this project. They have seen what goes on explained in detail how changes in understand the requirements of milk from some interesting aesthetic designs to behind the scenes to make a product work, Shaun Baird and Liam Smart (year 9) and that has been very inspiring for the agriculture over the last 15 years, production in terms of hygiene and were commissioned by Father Tindall to such innovations as using Smart Phones to set programmes. We may not take all of the students.” including the lowering of milk prices safety. The staff also highlighted the design and make an Easter Fire Stand, ideas and designs into final production, but and the unpredictable British weather importance of a good system of quality to be placed in St Mary's Church. The have generated a need for farmers to control throughout the farms. Our the work of the St John’s students certainly students had previously visited Little gives inspirational food for thought.” diversify. Both farms produce their students thoroughly enjoyed the visits, Newsham Forge near Staindrop to work own milk from herds of Jersey cows, which gave them an understanding with local artist and blacksmith, Brian through state of the art computerised of how food concepts are created Russell. They gained an understanding milking parlours, with animal welfare and knowledge that will support their of wrought iron design and hot metal of paramount importance. The milk product development work in school. forging processes, which helped them is then used to manufacture a wide Thankfully the sun shone just long to design and make the product. The variety of wonderful flavours of Jersey enough for us to be able to enjoy the students then went on to fabricate the ice cream. free samples that we were gifted by the stand; welding, forming the scrolls farm staff at the end of the visits!! and forging under the instruction and guidance of Mr Maddison in school. Father Tindall was delighted with the Both visits gave the students an understanding of how food concepts are boys' work and thanked them personally created but also the importance of how British agriculture is struggling with when the stand was presented to him in the current economic situation and low milk prices. the school chapel. The experience has supported the students in their Level Product Design TOP to BOTTOM: 1 Creative Crafts course, and they will Danielle Lowes A2 - Children's Furniture, Alice in Wonderland Teacup Chair now progress to Level 2 in September, Emma Bartlett AS - Storage Unit Joshua Gilroy-Rossi AS - Desk Tidy Storage Unit with more challenging products in the Suzanne Robinson A2 - Outdoor Children's Furniture pipeline! Liam Toase AS - Upcycling - stool made from reclaimed motorbike parts 04 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 05 ST JOHN’S NEWS

Here is a sample question from this year’s challenge: History Challenge Proves Rewarding! My History teacher organised a History Challenge. I had to read a history book, take a reading After tennis training, Andy collects twice as many balls as UKMT Maths test and then my name could be put in to a draw to visit Billingham Forum Theatre to see the Roger and five more than Maria. They collect 35 balls in total. Terrible Tudors. My favourite Horrible Histories book is Dark Knights and Dingy Castles. I How many balls does Andy collect? Challenge thought the book was really interesting and it has helped me to understand more the topics At the start of the summer term, 80 talented A) 20 B) 19 C) 18 D) 16 E) 8 we are covering in class. I was really pleased when I was selected to see the performance. The show was fantastic. The best part was when we had to wear 3D boggle goggles things got mathematicians from year 7 and year 8 took part in The winners were: Gold: Eve Patchett Silver: Bethany really exciting. It was a really fun way to learn about Tudor Times, especially all the gory bits. the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge. Mellody, Joe Lincoln, Rhys Hemmingway, Danielle Sidebottom, Aidan Wright, Holly Scott Bronze: Arabella Rea, Written by: Elisha Wakes 7H This is a national competition which attracts over 200,000 Ellie Clayton, Kieran Storey, Michael McGrory, Phoebe Lupton, students each year. St John’s students achieved 1 Gold, Tyler Adams, Luke Askew-Wells, Thomas Lawton, Hayden 6 Silver and 15 Bronze Awards with the award for “Best in Liddell, Kieran Burrows, Ben Mason, William Richardson, School” going to Eve Patchett in 8A. Noah McCourt, Sean Brown, Finlay Reynolds Town Council Awards Event On Friday 14th June, Year 12/13 Music students (The Pocket Snakes and Tom Highlights Flood) provided entertainment for the Contemporary Bishop Auckland Town Council Youth Awards evening held in Bishop Auckland Craft Tour Town Hall. The band performed a variety of songs throughout the evening and The Art Department hosted a very both original and cover songs were successful 2 day workshop with the well received by the young audience. internationally renowned fine artist The event was organised to celebrate LEO, a very successful artist who the work of various youth groups and exhibits work in this country and within charities from across County Durham. Europe. His work is conceptually Consistently similar to the renowned artist Banksy, both artists producing conceptual Outstanding responses to the theme of “Public Conference Space and Ownership”. LEO has On Monday 25th March, students produced a number of dry stone Dry Stone Walling from St John’s Music Department walls in Northumberland in which he Groups of young people, including Horticulture students in Years 9 and 10 recently had had the opportunity to perform incorporates text within the stonework. the opportunity to work with craftsman Stephen Bainbridge and his apprentice Luke at the ‘Consistently Outstanding His walls are thought provoking Powles to learn the art of dry stone walling. The challenge was to create a fine-looking Local Heroes Conference’ held at Durham containing unusual and diverse dry stone wall and stone bench in a secluded corner of the school grounds, and it was a Leadership Centre, Spennymoor. statements such as vandalism seen in race against time to complete both pieces within two days! Thankfully everyone put their On 19th April pupils from Our Lady James Vasey, Callum Ramsey, dilapidated areas of Berlin or a quote shoulder to the wheel with encouragement from Stephen, Luke and Messrs Maddison, and St Thomas, St Cuthbert’s and Daniel Hodges, Holly Hankey and from physicist Stephen Hawking “Be Lamb, Stephenson and Mawdsley! St Charles’ joined our year 8 History School’s Physicist Laurie Kalus performed a diverse Curious”. Group to celebrate the completion of the Local Heroes Project. Each group of the Year 2013 range of repertoire from creative jazz In the workshop the students were gave a short presentation about their Congratulations to Ryan Thompson for his – head arrangements to acoustic required to consider the 'space' chosen hero and everyone was able to nomination and award of School’s Physicist instrumental solos and trio’s. The within the school in order to create view the four ceramic plaques that have of the Year 2013. The University of Durham selection of repertoire was well in partnership with the Ogden Trust hosted a model for a 'public' work of Art. All been produced, and enjoy a delicious received and numerous delegates were clearly inspired by the challenge an evening of celebration to recognise the buffet. We were particularly pleased to achievements of AS Physics students across commented on the high quality and the opportunity to engage with welcome relatives of Bob Pendlebury, St the North East. The evening included engaging performances delivered by smiling a practicing artist. Consequently the Cuthbert’s hero to our celebration. As a demonstrations and interactive activities run faces with sheer professionalism! responses were magnificent and once result of an article which later appeared by Durham University staff and students, and a again demonstrated the wonderful in the Northern Echo, close relatives of short lecture “Physics: what’s all that about?” Well done to all involved! given by Dr Pete Edwards. The winners skills, creativity and determination of St Charles’ hero, Alex Gleghorn, came the students at St John's! received an award and certificate as well as forward and will hopefully be attending further information about studying Physics at The work was displayed in Hamsterley the school’s unveiling ceremony later in degree level. Village Hall alongside the work of LEO the year. All the participants said how Throughout his time at St John’s Ryan has and a number of other professional Falconry much they had enjoyed the project and been a diligent student with an aptitude for practitioners. The students work As part of the year 8 Literacy Project linked to the natural environment, wildlife and thanks were expressed to Dawn Layland Science. He hit the ground running for his AS received very favourable reviews from rural crafts, we welcomed Northside Falconry to school earlier this term. Over 120 from Durham County Record Office and course, gaining consistently high marks in all his work. He approaches his practical work the artist and visitors who attended students sat enthralled as they listened to Tori Woodall explain the characteristics of ceramics artist Christine Constant. We a range of birds of prey and the art of falconry. Even more enthralling, of course, was with enthusiasm and helps other student to the exhibition. The students' work are also very grateful to Harold who has actually meeting some of the birds including Millie the Barn Owl, Frankie the Harris understand abstract concepts. A quiet thinker, installed the plaques at all four schools. received very favourable reviews from Hawk and Ozzie the Eagle Owl who silently and swiftly swooped low over our heads Ryan doesn’t often ask questions but when he the artist and visitors who attended the across the hall and tucked into rabbit’s legs as a reward. We were also introduced to does, they are concise, well thought out and exhibition, and can be viewed on the Art falcons Oscar and Cisco. Even Miss Byron ventured into the hall and experienced a probing. We wish him every success as he continues with his studies. department area of the VLE. staring match with Ozzie! Ryan Thompson, School’s Physicist of the Year 2013 06 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 07 Focus on MFL

Buen Viaje – Whole Life Learning ¡Hala Madrid! week MFL style - 47 students will be accompanied by Mrs Watson, Mr Smith, Miss Mould and Mr Nunez on the first MFL Art, iPads and Tapas! A group of 30 year 7 MFL students will take part in a whole week of educational visit to Madrid in July. activities led by the MFL department during our ‘Whole Life Learning Students will stay in the heart of the city and visit famous Madrid Week’. Students will work with an artist to advertise languages, landmarks such as ‘Las Ventas’ Bull ring, El Santiago Bernabeu prepare short films in French, Spanish, and German using iPads, home of Real Madrid CF and they will also spend a day in the watch award winning foreign films in each of the three languages MFL News mountains at a swimming and Amazon park. We hope they use all of and finish off the week with a visit to ‘El Coto’ in Durham for a the fabulous Spanish language they have learned in the classroom Spanish tapas food tasting event. The week is designed to reward our in Brief! and have a wonderful, safe and memorable trip. More to follow in the outstanding Year 7 students and to give them further exposure to the next edition! other two foreign languages we offer at St. John’s. We hope the week Students from across years 7,8 and 9 is enjoyed by all! will visit Paris and Barcelona in July 2014 as part of ‘Whole Life Learning Week'. The trips are being organised in partnership with our Design Spanish Exchange Success! Technology and Music departments, further enhancing cross curricular Discover I just wanted to thank everyone involved in any way with what turned out to links between MFL and other subject be quite a remarkable exchange visit. areas. Germany Trip The way the students built new friendships through sharing of culture and language was The MFL Department at St John’s is delighted to announce that everything I had hoped for when planning the event. A Controlled Assessment Evening will we have been successful in gaining one of only four places on The feedback we have received from parents has been fantastic, thanking the school for an be organised early in the new term this year’s Discover Germany trip, organised by the UK-German unforgettable experience that has enhanced not only the children's love of Spanish, but also to allow year 10 GCSE students and Connection. The organisers received a high number of strong a new found fondness of their local community. Students and families have got on so well their parents the opportunity to work applications this year, and so it is a great achievement for St John’s that many are planning to spend holidays together in Spain this summer, and the Spanish together on strategies to revise and to have been selected. students were desperate to stay longer. prepare for Speaking and Writing Controlled Assessments. Five year 8 students together with Mrs Graham will be travelling The Spanish teachers were blown away by our school, parents and most of all our students, to the Ruhr area of Germany from 11th to 14th July, along with the and they have asked me to thank everyone for the special welcome they were afforded by the three other British schools. During the trip students will be visiting whole school community. They can't wait to return the favour to our students in Zaragoza. We will be joined by new teachers Miss a German school, undertaking some project activities and taking Both sets of students now appreciate the magic of speaking another language and where it Mould and Miss Clappison next year part in some exciting cultural excursions. can take them. They can also see the relevance of what we try to do in the classroom, and the together with Miss Robles and Antonio Our students will also be presenting their ideas and reflections on exchange will live long in their memories. who will be continuing to work with the the regeneration of the Ruhr area through the eyes of Matthias, department. On a personal note, the overwhelming frustration of trying to get 39 students including 19 less a character in the popular German film 'Das Wunder von Bern', that urgent Spaniards around Newcastle, Durham and Beamish in snow, wind, and weather which many students in years 7 and 8 have enjoyed watching. best suited to polar bears will certainly live long in my memory! Despite the weather, snow 10 students from KS3 are taking part The students are very much looking forward to the trip and will be drifts, and a trip to Shildon instead of the Lake District it was my pleasure to be part of an in a Catholic Partnership Eurovision reporting back their findings and impressions to German classes event that the whole school can be proud of. Would I do it again? I'd organise another visit song contest in July at Carmel College. across the school on their return. tomorrow! The students will be singing a version Gute Reise! Mr Robertson Katy Perry's ‘Firework’ about food in Spanish, German and French.

St. John's students attended a master class in MFL at St. Bede's, Lanchester on 18th June. Students were treated to sessions in French, Spanish, German, Arabic and a session entitled 'Why Learn Languages'. Our students were a credit to the school, showing off the skills they have acquired throughout their MFL lessons this year. They also took the opportunity to learn a little bit of 4 new languages and a great day was had by all.

08 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 09 SHOWCASE: Photography A Snapshot of this Year’s Photography Success Photography was introduced last year into the Sixth expressive and meaningful manner. This has led to some Form curriculum at A-level, and has proven to be stunningly beautiful, technically skilful and often emotionally challenging outcomes. In addition, the families and friends of an instant hit with many of the students. the students have frequently proved invaluable as models in As a branch of the Art Department, Photography has offered the work, and their participation has been of great help; we the opportunity to explore a technically challenging medium really do appreciate their often reluctant compliance! in an open and creative manner. Within the Sixth Form the Imogen Storey Jane Hamilton-Trewhitt James Cannell We wish to celebrate the many superb images created across enthusiasm has continued into this year resulting in a large this year and would like to congratulate the students on the number of students studying the subject and the need for an considerable progression that so many have made. We hope additional class to be set up! As of September this year the Art the students have learned a lot on their artistic journeys, Department will also be running the course at KS4! and eagerly await the future creative explorations of these The work that the students have produced has been rich wonderfully talented individuals. This is a sample of just a few and varied. The students have explored themes and genres of the wonderful images captured by our students. such as, Landscape, Abstraction, Fashion and Beauty, Documentary Photography and Portraiture. Much of the work investigates subjects that are very personal and tries to explore experiences, memories and relationships in an

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Insight into Art Careers On 18th June, 15 year 12 students of Art and Photography visited the University of Sunderland. The University Degree shows are currently up and running and the students were able to view degree level practice in the areas that they are studying. In the afternoon the students took part in a hot glass workshop and created an ornament using a number of glass based processes. The majority of the students attending the visit are interested in pursuing careers in Art and Design, and found the day to be both inspiring and productive. One of the key factors in entrance into an Art College is the preparation of an Art Portfolio and awareness of how it should be presented. The opportunity to see final degree show portfolios will prove to be an Fay Wilson Francesca Beards Hannah Furness Aimee Coleman invaluable experience for all those wishing to follow a career in this area after their time at St John's.

10 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 11 ST JOHN’S NEWS Feb Fest A small group of year 7 students took part in Feb Fest week during February this year. With the Edinburgh arrival of the Lindisfarne Gospels in the North East the brief was to reflect upon this, and students Trip set about creating a large cross inspired by Celtic Crosses that they looked at when researching the From 24th – 26th May, 28 members Lindisfarne Gospels. Students developed a creative sculptural response to the brief and exhibited of Forte! had the opportunity to their work at the Bishop Auckland Town Hall Tom travel to Edinburgh to perform at a McGuinness Gallery along with several other number of venues across the city. schools. The competition was very tight and the students were very proud of their work receiving In preparation for the trip, students very positive comments from the judges and gallery prepared a range of repertoire from staff. traditional folk songs to solo pieces Hall. Many tourists and visitors took in the Ocean Kitchen Bar and Grill, and Congratulations to: and pop song arrangements. They time to compliment the students on a managed to find time to fit in some Jonathan Millward, Kieran Baul, Jennifer Hatton, started the performances with an wonderful performance, and the Castle shopping before the return trip home. Nakisha Appleton and Joseph Allan. open rehearsal in the beautiful St has extended an invitation for next year! All students thoroughly enjoyed the trip Cuthbert’s Church on Saturday 25th The final performance took place in and we are already looking forward to May and after lunch the Students the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. next year! made their way to Edinburgh Castle to Mr Willis’ Peru BlogSpot Students performed a lunchtime concert perform a formal concert in the Great Mr Willis shares his thoughts and feelings as he embarks on his trip as part of Project Peru 2013: ‘I'm really not too sure what I should be expecting from this trip, I am looking forward to it immensely but also worried as I really am not too sure what to expect when we are out there. I feel very lucky that I am in a position where I can go out to Peru and contribute to the mission in this way. My only worries are going into the unexpected. When I have done travelling in the past it has been to typical travelling locations, and now to be placed into this completely foreign environment, where what I will be doing Introduction matters so much to so many weighs on my mind. I am about to do something that could really make a difference to someone's life, and the magnitude of this means it's a once in a life time opportunity that I to SJR will seize with both hands.’ SJR is the new student radio station created by sixth form students for the enjoyment of everyone at St. John’s. Jack Rivers and Rowen Coulthard with features including “The best 10 of every Three months on from SJR’s first podcast, genre” , trailer reviews and “Is it better the student radio station has now produced than the book?” discussions! four podcasts and a Live Lounge event, The Source complete with a cool indie band, and a The Sports Show is the key to hearts and fiercely fought DJ battle. The school radio minds of the sport obsessed student body. On Wednesday 6th March and station is an extracurricular club like no Led by Aidan Hughes and Imogen Storey Wednesday 1st May seven year 9 other, targeted specifically at 6th formers the Sports Show brings all the football new Print Workshop students took part in a monthly with the aim of making great radio and you could need to know, and stuff you didn’t event known as ‘The Source’. having as much fun as possible! know about lesser known sports too! at Bishop Auckland The backstage team is led by Tony Morton, The event was organised by the Youth Each show comes in three segments (Music, Media and Sport) with a different St.John’s very own Music Technician and Town Hall Ministry Team (YMT) and took place at St a founding member of the radio station. Mary’s Church, Blackhill. 'The Source' is a lead presenter each week. The Music show has been headed up by James Hamilton- Tony ensures every show is up to industry Art and Design BTEC group went to the Tom McGuinness service which specifically targets students Trewhitt. Having hosted his own community standard, and trains the SJR tech team to Gallery at Bishop Auckland Town Hall to take part in a aged 14-18, and youth participation is high radio show James brought knowledge and meet those same standards. SJR records print work shop using Tom McGuinness' printing press. on the agenda of the Catholic Partnership experience to the team. Alongside James, every show in the school recording studio, who aim to get youngsters involved in Chloe Wearmouth has brought not a 'chart assisted by members Dan Lawson, Ben Students used etching tools to carve into plates, generating different the ‘Year of Faith’. 'The Source' is not a show' but a 'charts show', comparing the Wigham and Alex Best ,who edit the marks to make patterns. They then inked up the printing plate using mass; it is an age specific celebration urban, rock and regular charts. George show before posting it online. Alongside a wide range of professional inks. The workshop allowed students of the Catholic faith, which includes Hughes is the music shows very own “local the backstage crew SJR also owes its to develop professional working relationships with the gallery, and singing, drama, guest speakers, prayer, gig monkey” and every week he wanders popularity to a number of other staff and also develop their understanding of the arts industry. Along with students including Mr Stephenson and Mr projections, videos and a live band. After from gig to gig reviewing what’s hot and the practical workshop they were able to see the work of fellow the event the youngsters moved over to happening around County Durham - there Dunn who helped to set up the station, and Eleanor Danks, Taylor Moore, Hannah Scott artists and printers in the gallery. A fun day was had by all, students the church hall for pizza and drinks and isn’t an open mic night safe from George’s particularly enjoyed driving the press by using its huge turning wheel! this provides a great opportunity to meet critical eye!! Rounding off the music team and Becky Redfearne who ran the station's Well done to: Callum Allison, Caitlyn Brown, Reece Hibbits, Sian students from other Catholic schools in is DJ Ryan Robertson, who is more used to marketing campaign. Johnson, Kayla Mason, Declan McCourt, James Newcombe, Gregg the partnership. making his own mixes and mash ups as the team's dance and house expert. Potts, Lee Proud, Joshua Smith, Callum Tavernor and Caitlin Starling. The students involved were surprised at how much they enjoyed the event and are The Media Show is led by Josh Brown, looking forward to returning in September. movie buff extraordinaire, whose passion for the pictures has him reviewing all the latest films and discussing the Hollywood hype. Joining him are Megan Hutchinson, 12 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 13 Mr Cresser KEEP UP TO DATE WITH SCHOOL Represents Team GB! NEWS, EVENTS & MORE...

SJR’s Live Friday 14th of June saw St John's every so often for fun and high jinks with SJR presenters Chloe FOLLOW US Cyber Bistro become a hive of Wearmouth, Jack Rivers, Rowen Coulthard and Megan Hutchinson. ON TWITTER Lounge activity, as SJR showcased its The Pocket Snakes were then followed by a DJ battle, with Ryan first ever Live Lounge! Robertson and former SJR programme controller, James Hamilton- School: Rocks! Trewhitt fighting it out for the title. Playing out to a packed bistro they Dreamt up by SJR Station Manger Mr Stephenson and SJR’s Live finished off the gig in style with Ryan winning comfortably. @stjohnseagle Event Manger Ryan Robertson, the Live Lounge was an opportunity Rowen, Jack, Megan and Chloe then rounded off the gig with a big for sixth form students to let their hair down during the busy and thanks to the Northern Echo for promoting SJR, and Bishop FM Student Leaders: stressful exam season, and enjoy some excellent live music. who broadcast the Live Lounge later that day. The afternoon then @stjohnseaglet The Live Lounge started during break, as Mr. Morton and his band of turned into an impromptu band practise, with The Pocket Snakes technicians invaded the Bistro. The transformation from sixth form getting out acoustic guitars and performing popular covers for all of grub hub into fully operational recording studio was by no means the students who were lucky enough to be free that period! Guitars Nicky Cresser, a Maths teacher at Chairman of Tees Tigers Canoe Club said: Project Peru: an easy task, with Ben Wigham, Dan Lawson and Alex Best running and mics were passed around as other students tried their hand at St John's has been selected to race "Nicky is a friend who I have known @stjohnsperu around like seasoned roadies. The setup which should have taken performing at the Live Lounge! the World Cup Series as part of the at least a few hours to prepare was built and fully functioning in since coming to University. It is because The recording went down with very few technical glitches, and the just over an hour. Period 3 descended into a hodgepodge of electric Great British Wild Water Racing broadcast on 105.9 Bishop FM took the fantastic gig out to the whole of him that I started competing, to the guitar wails, clashing symbols and scratching vinyl as the 6th form Team, in the individual men's kayak community. Impressed with the professionalism and quality of the area prepared for its first ever live music gig. Lunchtime arrived and point where I will hopefully go for GB gig, Bishop FM is hoping to work more closely with SJR in future, (K1M). SJR presenter Chloe Wearmouth took to the mic to open SJRs Live selection next year. Nicky is a Maths including the broadcasting of future gigs and shows. All that remains Lounge, presenting like a pro, she introduced the Pocket Snakes to a At the rigorous selection weekend in now is finding who will headline the next St John's Live Lounge...... ? teacher who seems to spend every waking tirade of woops and cheers. Wales back in April, Nicky dominated the Classic event, winning by over 10 minute raising money for our canoe club, Playing throughout enrichment time, the gig was headlined by 6th form band “The Pocket Snakes”- made up of Daniel Hodges, Josh seconds, and finishing in 3rd in the teaching children (maths or canoeing) Hoggart, Callum Merrington and Joe Gallagher, who unfortunately Sprint event, behind Olympic bronze or going training. This leaves very had an RE exam, but was replaced with guest drummer and Head of medalist Jonnie Schofield and the very little time for sleeping! We often get Sixth Form Mr.Dunn! The band played all their own tracks, stopping experienced Jamie Christie. up at 6 am to go training before work The World Cup series involves 4 races often not getting home for dinner after over 2 weekends in June 2013: 2 classics and 2 sprints. training and coaching until 8 or 9 pm. Nicky is a great asset to both his school The Classic is a long distance race (between 18 and 25 minutes depending and our canoe club. After the normal on the venue) where endurance and an teaching day Nicky has established a very ability to “read” the water are key to successful Kayaking club at St John’s, St John’s Takes ensuring that the boat runs smoothly with students making their way up the and energy is not wasted re-accelerating rankings and one in particular has made the University the boat or making significant changes Challenge! in direction. The Sprint race is more the National Programme in his age exciting and explosive with athletes group.” St John's Sixth Form proudly competed racing over a course of between 1 and in the Catholic Partnership University 2 minutes. Here the best racers need Taming of the Shrew: REVIEW Lisa Byron, Head of School at Challenge held at the prestigious setting to be incredibly powerful yet have the of The Debating Chambers on the St John’s added: relevant skills to keep the boat on On Tuesday 30th April, 29 students from The performance was an excellent Palace Green in Durham. Set against the Year 11 went to the Theatre Royal in contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s picturesque backdrop of the Cathedral, the racing line. Fractional errors in “All of the staff and students at the Newcastle to watch a performance of hilarious comedy which is filled with Laurie Kalus (team captain), Ben Ford, positioning will result in lost time and school are very proud of Nicky and his Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, disguise, deception and plenty of drama. Holly Cruddace and Megan Hutchinson with races won and lost by 100ths of kayaking achievements. He is a very performed by the fantastic all-male theatre Students certainly benefited from seeing arrived somewhat nervous, but armed seconds, slight time losses can mean company Propeller. As students had the complex plot in action, as well as with a bag of rice as a mascot they pitted everything. popular member of staff and is a true been studying this within their English experiencing, for some, their first live theatre themselves in academic battle against inspiration to all, encouraging many Nicky will be racing at the course on lessons in preparation for a Literature performance. The newly revamped Theatre the other schools within the partnership. students to participate in the sport and Controlled Assessment, this was a fantastic Royal was an excellent venue for this and They had been selected from a gruelling the River Vrbas near Banja Luka in opportunity for them to engage with a live added to the overall sense of occasion. internal process from within St John's Bosnia and Herzegovina on 22 and 23 enjoy the rewards of such hard work and PICS: Year 8's studying Waterfalls in Shakespearean play, as well as explore the This is the second time this year that St and proved to be worthy as they finished June before travelling to Italy where the dedication. We wish him every success in the Tees Valley - Summerhill Force implications and success of single gender John’s students and teachers have had the runners up on the night behind St Bede's racing takes place on the River Adda in the World Cup Series.” and Gibson's Cave, Low Force and casting. pleasure of seeing the famous Propeller in Lanchester. A fantastic achievement by Piateda. High Force. action, and we look forward to having more the team and a high standard set for the opportunity to do so in the future. future. Well Done!

14 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 15 Sport at St John’s School Games Swimming Junior Boys Athletics Rugby St John's participated in Dance Show the Level 3 School Games Academy Swimming Competition at St John's Dance and Gymnastics Show Freeman's Quay on Friday 22nd 2013 was yet again a huge success St John's has announced the opening Community Sports Leadership Award March. All events were team with over 60 students taking part over of a Rugby Academy which will launch and an RFU coaching qualification. swims, consisting of 4 x 50m the 2 evenings. Over 30 routines were in September 2013. This exciting new They can expect to receive 11 hours of freestyle and 4 X 50m medley. displayed in total, demonstrating both venture will enable talented athletes to coaching each week, incorporating a All of the students thoroughly the talent and enthusiasm that our enjoyed the competition and students have. combine elite rugby performance with strength and conditioning programme, academic study. nutritional structures and a student finished 2nd overall out of the Special thanks go to Sandra Welsh mentor programme. 10 schools entered. Outstanding School of Dance for two outstanding The Rugby Academy is designed to work performances from the junior performances, and also to Athena alongside a student's academic courses, The team will have regular fixtures girls in both events resulted in Four teams from St John’s recently from schools in the North East, Humberside Sports Academy run by ex-student enabling them to develop their rugby against local Colleges each Wednesday two silver medals, whilst the competed in the first round of the English and North Yorkshire. Congratulations to all! Samantha Robson, which is a new club skills so that they may perform at the afternoon and will also be involved in link for St John's, and we look forward intermediate girls team finished Schools’ Track and Field Cup at Monkton St John’s Junior Boys’ squad included: Adam highest level. The academy will offer a cup fixtures. 3rd in the medley race. Stadium in Jarrow with a total of 56 students, Dobson, Josh Brown, Fabio Cidades, James to working with them again in future. specialised coaching system which will A week after the show, Kieran Maxwell We hope to incorporate an overseas ranging from years 7 to 10 competing on Frankland, James Hardy, Liam Hardy, Toby incorporate strength and conditioning, and Abbie Ramsey, became NDP tour at the end of the season which will the day. The Junior Boys’ squad qualified Dart, Adam Summerbell, Jacob Blackburn, British Champions, and also won the sports nutrition, 1 to 1 coaching and further develop the students’ technical for the next round of the competition, and Bailey Prudhoe, Zach Hemming, Finlay went on to finish runners up in the ‘B’ final Crossen, Kieran Storey and Ethan Crawford ‘judges favourite’ trophy, gaining the tactical analysis over the 2 year course. and tactical prowess in the sport. at Clairville, Middlesbrough – a result which (year 7). highest score of the day. The academy will also help Sports students to gain a detailed insight into If you are interested in joining the meant that the team finished in the top 10 Congratulations and best wishes the world of professional athletes, as Rugby Academy or would like further to the pair from everyone at well as further enhancing their subject information please contact Mr Steve knowledge. Literacy Through Football St John’s! Smith, PE teacher, at St John’s on Students will have the option of selecting 01388 603246. 26 Year 7 students recently attended a A-Level Physical Education or BTEC ‘Literacy through Football’ event delivered National Level 3 Sport, along with a by the Foundation of Light. The students arrived at the Stadium of Light and were Catholic taken to the classrooms housed in the West Stand where they created a newspaper Partnership article reporting on a fictitious football game. Students learned how to write a newspaper Dance article and were encouraged to use a range of adjectives, adverbs and similes in order Festival 2013 to create an interesting and exciting report. Following lunch in Quinn’s Sports Bar, 17 students from St John’s are students were taken on a tour of the Stadium performing at this year’s Catholic of Light. They visited the home changing Partnership Dance Festival which rooms, the press conference room and the tunnel. Students also had the opportunity is taking place at The Gala Theatre to run out of the tunnel to the Dance of the on Monday 15th July 2013. Tickets Knights tune!! All students (and staff!) had a are available from the Gala box wonderful day at the Foundation of Light and office for £6 each. thoroughly enjoyed the activities which they took part in. Following the visit, Samson, the Sunderland

etball N ews N etball AFC mascot visited St John's to present the students who attended the Literacy through Football event with a certificate as The Year 7 girls have had a fantastic netball Allen, Gabriela Szczepanska, Rhiannon recognition for all of their hard work. He season his year, winning the majority of Lowery, Rachael Dunkeld and Jade Turnbull. also collected over £100, raised by students friendly matches in the run up to the Under Well done also to the under 14 girls’ netball organising a penalty shoot-out in support of 12 South West Durham Netball Tournament. team who recently participated in a level 3 the Foundation, which helps young people The girls played incredibly well during the competition at the Louisa Centre in Stanley. WELL and families here in the North East. Sophie tournament against rival schools, including After getting off to a fantastic start by beating Hogarth won the prize draw, and is pictured Sunnydale, Bishop Barrington and Parkside. Sedgefield Community College convincingly, DONE receiving her trophy from Samson. After winning all of their early games, they and Consett Academy by a 1 goal margin, EVERYONE! went on to defeat Whitworth inthe semi- unfortunately the girls struggled against final by 4 goals to 2, but were unfortunately some of the more challenging opposition. FOLLOW US - @StJohnsPeDept beaten by Greenfield in the final. It was The girls were fantastic throughout and an excellent effort all round and the girls showed dedication and commitment to the Follow the PE Department for new PE News, fixture thoroughly enjoyed the event. Well done to team. information, current affairs in sport, revision all of the girls in the team: Phoebe Ellis (C), Maddy Wood, Bethany Ruiz-Watson, Chloe Well Done! information and much more!

16 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 17 Football Focus Year 8 - Undefeated!

St John’s Celebrates Just prior to the Easter break the Year 8 football team played The score in the TUC County Cup Final, at Maiden Castle in Durham. The remained 1-0 #11 Trophies - an Amazing Football Season match was played in arctic conditions against a very physical side up to half This year, in addition to our annual Frankland, Players' Player of the Year, from St Thomas More, Blaydon. Our opponents settled quickly time, with sports awards evening St John’s Cameron Hall-Brown, Most Improved Player, into the game and Kieran Storey was kept busy down the left flank St John’s James Hardy, and Sportsmanship Award, with good attacking play from St Thomas More. Zach Hemming keeping held a unique celebration evening to Kieran Storey . made several important saves both sides of half time to keep all the recognise the students' outstanding The year 9 team paid tribute to Mr Swindells the game close. St John’s enjoyed more of the possession in the possession achievements in football. by winning three trophies, including the second half with Cameron Hall-Brown controlling the tempo but unable Dick Malone, formerly of Sunderland AFC League title, the League Cup and the Bishops from midfield and Ellis Tait proving a commanding presence to build on was our guest for the evening, and his Cup at Heritage Park. Both Cup finals were in defence. St John’s managed to create several chances but their early attendance alone would have made for a won narrowly by 3-2, with St John's coming the Thomas More keeper denied both Adam Dobson and Bailey lead. The second half great experience for our 'Mackem' followers, from behind on both occasions. Year 9 Prudhoe. With the game looking likely to progress into extra time, was a different matter, with Jamie Redfearn drifting into the box but his visit was enhanced when he revealed indiviaual awards went to: Player of the Year, Aidan Crooks lost his defender and crossed into the box from the from the left and scoring twice with two neat finishes. Parkside that he had also brought along the FA Cup! Steven Taylor and Charlie Wigley, Players' left. Following a goal mouth scramble Bailey Prudhoe was able to scored the goal of the game from the edge of the box but had left He spoke warmly of the "support and team Player of the Year, James Twinn and Jack finish with two minutes of the game remaining. it too late to come back. ethic that made the school teams so successful Armstrong, Most Improved Player, Jack Armstrong, and Sportsmanship Award, Leon The team then travelled to Parkside on a very wet and windy Mr Mangles and I would like to congratulate the whole squad this season". Sides-Roe. Friday night to play the League Cup Final against the host side. for their performances throughout what has been an excellent Headteacher Gerard Moran, reflected on the Mr Rhodes’ School Despite the difficult conditions, St John’s started well and some season. All of the boys involved demonstrated a fantastic attitude, year stating: The year 10 team continued their dominance Team of the Season: excellent link up play created several early chances. St John’s and team spirit. Well done to the whole squad, we expect a repeat in the League, winning their final game of scored the opening goal, with some strong running from Adam performance next year!! "Every year group winning at least one trophy the season against the league leaders to (4-3-3) Dobson on the right, exchanging passes with James Hardy is incredible and we are very proud of all the secure the title. They completed a double by Mr D Smith and leaving a simple tap in at the back post for Aidan Crooks. students and staff who have contributed to an winning the Ben Potts Shield (5-2), despite GK: Zach Hemming (Y8) outstanding achievement.” conceding two penalties! Individual awards LB: Aidan Crooks (Y8) The various members of staff that run went to: Player of the Year, Ben Bayles , each of the teams celebrated students’ Players' Player of the Year, Mark Brown, CB: Mark Brown (Y10) achievements in many unique ways, taking Most Improved player, Ross Hutchinson, and Year 9 Glory inspiration from football programmes that Sportsmanship Award, Ben Auld . CB: Aidan Hart (Y9) the boys were very familiar with. Finally, the Year 11 team signed off their The Year 9 football team have exceeded all John’s deservedly took the lead with a strike time at St John’s with an impressive cup RB: Matthew Lovegreen (Y11) expectations this season, not only have they from Hardy, only to find themselves 2-1 The Year 7 team was congratulated for completed the league and cup double for the behind shortly after half-time. Implementing winning the County Futsal tournament and run, winning the Cup final 6-1. The Year 11 individual awards went to: Player of the Year, LM: Cameron Galloway (Y7) third successive season, but they have also their never-say-die attitude, Hardy struck finishing Runners-up in the regional finals. added the Bishop’s cup to their overflowing again to take the game into extra time. Individual awards went to: Player of the Matthew Price, Players' Player of the Year, CM: Steven Taylor (Y9) Matthew Lovegreen, Most Improved Player, trophy cabinet, completing the domestic St John’s sensed victory and threw the Year, Cameron Galloway, Players' Player of treble. proverbial kitchen sink at their opponents. A the Year, Josh Dunn, Most Improved Player, Jack Bromley, and Sportsmanship Award, RM: Matthew Price (Y11) Michael Arrowsmith. It took a few games for St John’s to find their header from Armstrong was handled on the Ryan Watson, and Sportsmanship Award, goal line by a defender, who was dismissed Shaun Brown. In total an amazing ELEVEN trophies have LF: Luke Molyneux (Y10) feet in the league as Parkside made life tough in the first match, and an injury time from the field of play as a result, and Wigley This year it was the year 8 team that had been won in one single season. Head of PE, stepped up coolly to convert the spot kick to Jo Somers said “Well done to all involved in CF: Ben Bayles (Y10) header from Wigley secured all three points the most to celebrate. They won the highly against Whitworth Park in the second game. complete an unprecedented league and cup competitive Bishop Auckland District League the boy’s football this year. I can’t remember double for the third consecutive year. a more successful year. The achievements RF: Charlie Wigley (Y9) The winning run then continued until the with 11 wins from 11 games, the District winter break. The Year 9 team did not stop there however! 8-aside tournament and also the 11 aside are amazing and the support we have Manager: Mr Swindells received from the staff and parents is On their return to action momentum began With the treble in their sights, the Bishop’s Cup. The four-timer was complete when Cup final staged at Bishop Auckland’s they defeated St Thomas More 1-0 in the brilliant. Can we repeat it next year?” to pick up with six league and cup games send the stadium into won consecutively. Just as in the previous stadium was next on the fixture list. Again County Cup Final, although perhaps their Hopefully the students can retain the drive Durham Johnson stood in our way, and again raptures. St John’s walked up the steps most amazing achievement was to go a to succeed into next season where most season, Sedgefield were the only team to of the main stand to collect their trophy take points from the ‘red and blacks’ as it would prove to be a tough match. Johnson full calendar year undefeated. Individual matches will feel like cup finals. took the lead in the first half but Goundry with pride and capped off another amazing awards went to: Player of the Year, James they hung on for a 1-1 draw following a late season. penalty from Goundry. The following game replied immediately after the interval. would prove to be the league decider against Johnson regained the lead with ten minutes On behalf of both Mr Smith and myself we Durham Johnson. In freezing conditions the remaining, and this stirred the champions would like to thank the players’ parents for team battled to a thrilling and clinical away into an amazing comeback. Wigley beat his their continued support this season, it is win (1-2) with a performance that was full man on the wing and struck a low cross into greatly appreciated. Sides-Roe who with the skill of a Brazilian of energy and bite. A routine victory against We would especially like to thank and Woodham secured the league trophy. back heeled the ball into the net to score his first goal of the season. The ‘red and blacks’ congratulate the players for another fantastic Only a week later, we met Durham Johnson completed the comeback with virtually the season; you have been a credit to us, the in the league cup final at Ferryhill School. In last kick of an enthralling game when Hart school and yourselves - Well done! what turned out to be a game full of twists St smashed a volley into the roof of the net to Mr Swindells Year 10 Representative Honours Congratulations to Declan Middleton, Jack Dixon, Sam Iceton and Mark Brown who have all represented the District football side, whilst Luke Molyneux has also had a successful first year at Sunderland Academy, playing in a televised Under 18 match against Liverpool. Good luck to all the boys at the County Under 16 trials this summer, I wish you every success! Mr Rhodes

18 www.stjohnsrc.org.uk A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values 19 Golf Foundation Recognition Our flourishing school golf club has joined with Bishop Auckland Golf Club in an exciting project, enabling more students to be inspired to take up the game. The school club has been recognised as a ‘Golf Roots’ delivery centre by the Golf Foundation and we currently have over 200 students, both boys and girls in school playing golf during PE lessons. We have used some of our grant from the Golf Foundation to enable students to receive individual coaching to further develop their skills. Mike Pilgrim, Head Professional at the golf club has supported many students to embark on the Junior Golf passport scheme, a new initiative aimed at improving students’ competence before they progress to joining a club. The students have enjoyed the opportunity to get out on to the course and we are indebted to Bishop Auckland Golf Club for their support and collaboration. The best students this year will compete at the County Schools’ Games in the ‘Super Sixes’ competition on 5th July at Durham City, where we intend to improve on last year’s second place finish! On the same evening the students’ golf team will take on St John’s staff in our annual challenge match.....good luck to everyone that is taking part! Magic Rugby Weekend On the 25th May over forty students and staff travelled to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester to watch the first day’s fixtures of ’s Magic weekend. The students had a fantastic day, watching four matches in glorious sunshine! The four matches included the Catalan Dragons against London Broncos; Castleford Tigers versus Wakefield Wildcats; a heated Hull derby between Hull FC and and finally St Helens versus Warrington Wolves. Students and staff alike also took advantage of a range of activities and events outside of the stadium. A special mention must go to Mr Morley for his outstanding performance in the reactions test! Steve Frew Visits St John’s Our Sports Leaders group have taken part in the ‘Sky Sports Living’ scheme this year, and as a result they have had the opportunity to meet two top class athletes in school. Our first visitor was Steve Frew, a Commonwealth Gymnast who won Gold in Manchester on the rings. During the day Steve led a classroom based session with the group, followed by some team building activities. He was also kind Futsal Success! enough to stay after the session The year 7 boys had a fantastic Northumbria University on Sunday 9th June. to work with our gymnasts! After Futsal campaign this year, winning The boys accompanied the players onto the demonstrating his own skills he pitch for the National Anthems and were watched our students perform, and the district competition in fine style then able to watch the games. The first game offered some coaching advice. and undefeated! was a close encounter between Poland and the USA and after the game the USA keeper The Sports Leaders have had a The victory resulted in the team progressing to the regional finals held in Leeds at the generously gave away his signed gloves, great year, and following their International Futsal venue. They competed water bottles and shoes. The boys attitude, success at the multi-skills festival exceptionally throughout the tournament, behaviour and enthusiasm was a credit to St they have been asked to support the against a number of established Futsal John's and their chanting and singing was primary athletics competition and clubs. After 3 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat, by far the loudest in the stadium!! After the the sports day events at St Joseph’s they narrowly missed out on qualification for game the boys met some of the and Evergreen Primary Schools. the national finals. players who thanked them for their support. It was a great day for all involved and we are As Northern Champions the boys were excited to see Futsal continue to develop at then selected to appear as mascots at St John's. the International Futsal event held at designed by [email protected]

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