The Magazine of Christleton High School Summer Term TheThe SwanSwan 2017 Christleton Sixth Form elects a new Head Boy & Head Girl

Following a hard fought and often amusing the rest of the school” with older students campaign season, Chistleton Sixth Form is “becoming role models and leaders that other delighted to announce that the new Head students can look up to”. Boy and Girl for 2017/18 are: Heather Jones Heather hopes to study economics or law and Cameron Bradley. at university, with her first choice being the Both candidates had to undertake a rigorous University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. selection process which included, hustings In the future she hopes to really make a in front of fellow students and staff as well difference perhaps as a politician. as a full application form and covering letter. Cameron, on the other hand, has been All our candidates performed admirably, with part of the furniture at Christleton since Cameron and Heather, just pipping the others Year 7. He has represented the school in to the post. numerous guises including in sports teams, So let’s introduce them: Governors’ meetings and in debating. His Heather joined us from Queen’s Park in purpose in running for Head Boy is to “Give Autumn 2016 as she wanted “To join the something back to the school that I have best school that I had heard so much about” enjoyed so much since Year 7”. His goal and immediately joined the debating team, is to try and “enhance life for all students showing a real aptitude for public speaking. within our school” and to focus on helping She has travelled the world and her vulnerable students who are struggling with experiences in South Africa drove her to want relationships, mental health issues or to become “part of a team who could make exam anxiety. a real impact on the school”. Her vision is to Cameron, like Heather has aspirations of try and “integrate the Sixth Form alongside public service. His dream would be to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford and follow in the footsteps of Ed Miliband, Boris Johnson or George Osborne, into the political arena. Well done to both Heather and Cameron. Mr Cosstick

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Sixth Form elects Head Boy Student Voice 22 RAF CCF Cyprus 46 & Head Girl 2 Washing Line Art 23 Excellent Electronics 47 Headteacher’s Report 4 BBC School Report 24 Cheshire FA Development 47 Pond Dipping 6 A Fruity Morning 27 Inskip Camp 48 KS2 Science 6 Track my Child 27 Free School Meals 50 Student Take Over 7 CHS Hustings 28 L2W Residential 51 Year 13 Wave Goodbye 8 Future First Contacts 28 Pathway News 52 Prepared to Divide CERN Visit 29 UCAS HE Exhibition 54 and Conquer! 8 Food Prep and Nutrition 30 Teacher’s Pet Answer 54 Engineering Development Trust 9 Foreign Spelling Bee 31 Year 12 Careers Conference 55 Famous 5 Hit the Airwaves 10 Year 7 BBQ 31 Pathway Events 56 Christleton Learning Trust 10 Survival Cookery 32 Learning for Work 57 From France to Chester 12 Welcome New Year 7s 32 Life of a Circuit Judge 58 Hallo Noch Mal! 12 Skype Call USA 33 U-Explore 59 Liverpool Crown Court 13 David Anderson Lecture 34 Learning About Teacher’s Pet 13 Learning for Work 60 RAF Cosford Trip 35 360˚ Futures 14 Year 11 Work Placement Calling 61 Normandy Visit 36 Young Enterprise 15 Parents’ Evening 62 Loerrach Visit 36 Hola Espania 16 Careers Information Evening 62 GCSE Product Design 37 CHS General Election 17 DofE Review 63 Mystery Biologists 37 Alexander McQueen 18 Cricket 65 Beauty and the Beast 38 Artists Escape Room 18 Gym and Dance Show 66 Food Scientist 42 Year 10 Art Competition 19 Barcelona FC Tour 67 Maths is FUNcuional 43 Why do we like Jewellery? 19 Year 7 Rounders Tournament 67 National Science Week 43 Sketchbook Competition Dance Stars at Wembley 68 Winners 20 Maths Challenge 43 Year 8 Rounders Tournament 69 Red Nose Day 20 Young Enterprise Final 43 Rugby 70 Interview an Illustrator 20 Duke of Edinburgh 44 Netball 72 Art Home Learning 21

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Headteacher’s Report As we move towards the end of this the summer, speed bumps will be fitted The title song ‘Beauty and the Beast’, academic year, I am delighted to to help ensure traffic moves slowly performed by Maisie Spauls, brought report on this term’s events and news. along the service road. tears to the eyes of many. A big thank Students in Years 11 and 13 have now you, as always, to Mr Phillips and completed their external examinations his team. and we await their results in August. For a while now, we have been concerned over the open access to The term has been an extremely our school site. As a result, we have busy one involving 32 trips and visits There have been major changes, both installed clearer CCTV cameras and including Years 8 and 9 Barcelona at A level and GCSE, but of particular made the building more secure from Football Tour during half-term and interest will be the results of the front of the school. the CCF visit to Cyprus. There were the English and Maths numerous Duke of Edinburgh practices GCSE exams, which and expeditions at Bronze, Silver and have become more Like you, we were all Gold levels, many of which took place challenging and saddened to hear over weekends. The usual fieldwork have new numerical of the attacks in trips and Maths Challenges have kept gradings. Manchester and students and staff very busy. London. I was aware that some I recently wrote to of our students This year, we changed the format of you regarding the had attended the the Summer Term to adjust to the school’s budget and Ariana Grande new curriculum. Our Year 12 students proposed cuts to our concert. The school completed exams and those in Year funding. I would like offered support to 10 went on their work experience to thank those of you those affected and held placements, during “Futures Week”. In who lobbied the Secretary a one minute silence for addition, Years 8 and 9 students took of State for Education and Manchester and London, for part in a variety of activities including supported our Chester MP’s actions reflection time. visits to universities, the opportunity to to get a better deal. break out of an “Escape Room”, visits to Snowdonia to complete Geography fieldwork and of course, an active day During the month of June, the school at Alton Towers. Most students in Year Through careful and prudent financial put on an excellent performance of 7 attend Forest Camp at Delamere. I management, the school has ‘Beauty and the Beast’. This was very impressed by their resilience been successful in setting involved 104 students as the first few days of Camp were cold a balanced budget (cast, crew, lighting, and wet. Well done to all who took part! this year, whilst still sound and marketing) delivering a vibrant from our Lower curriculum. This School. The show I hope you will enjoy reading about our has not been easy was a specially adventures in this edition of The Swan. and some difficult written adaptation Our Year 12 Young Enterprise Team decisions have from the Disney won the Chester Schools’ competition. been made and Broadway Junior Their project was to write, promote and implemented. Series, which was market a book which would enhance visually stunning the study of Modern Foreign Language and it was great to in primary schools. The Team made it to see so much support Building work has the North West Final, which took place from our community. been limited this in Preston and came Runners-Up. We term, partly due to the send our congratulations to them. budget but also as many of the larger projects are now I wish to thank all involved in the complete. This term, we completed the performance but in particular, Alice I am also very proud that 61 students decoration, carpeting and new furniture Watkinson as Belle, Charlie Doyle as travelled to Wembley to dance in front fitting in the Sixth Form area. The bike The Beast and Michael Dean of a crowd of 73,000 for the Harlequins sheds have been expanded and over as Gaston. v Saracens Rugby Match.

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At this time of year, we usually have to say farewell to some members of staff.

● Mr Gannon, who has played a vital role within the Leadership Group, has worked at Christleton for thirty two years. He is a highly valued member of staff, who has inspired many students over the years, and we wish him a long and happy retirement. ● Mrs Hicks, who has worked at Christleton for eleven years, is leaving us to take up a new post at Wirral Grammar School for Girls. ● Ms Arends, who has also worked at Christleton for eleven years, is relocating to Yorkshire to teach Chemistry, in the town of Harrogate. We have acted quickly to replace members of staff, to ensure we have a ● Mrs Davies is leaving us after six full teaching complement, to meet the years, as a highly valued teacher demands of the curriculum. of Maths. Mrs Davies will be spending more time with her family. New Staff As you are aware, Christleton High School is part of the Christleton ● Mr Horrocks, our Director of Sport Ms H Watson Learning Trust. Over the past few is also moving to take up a Head of Head of Chemistry months, Queen’s Park High School and Department post in Kuwait. Mr C Clubb Christleton International Studio have ● Miss Crawford (Modern Foreign Head of PE also joined the Trust. Languages) is moving to Bishop’s Stortford and will be getting married Mrs H Monks in the summer. We wish her every Teacher of Maths The Trust continues to seek to work in partnership to achieve better outcomes happiness. Miss G Hearst for current and prospective students ● We also say thank you to a number Teacher of Business Studies & Economics and to improve education in the of staff on temporary contracts, area. It will also seek to combine the who have covered periods of Mrs C Jones interests of individual schools giving maternity leave and other absences Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages the very best and co-operating to share during year, including Mr R Jones, resources and successes. The three Miss S Thomas Dr Chadwick, Mrs Wainman, Headteachers meet regularly along with Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages Mrs Tong and Mr Clark. Trustees and Governors. Please see the separate article on this.

The term will end at 12:30 on Friday 21st July, for the summer vacation. The school office will remain open throughout the vacation for enquiries, deliveries and uniform collection, from 09:00 until 12:00. The two important dates for students to collect results, when senior staff will be present, are: A Level Thursday 17th August 2017 GCSE Thursday 24th August 2017 Can I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and happy summer.

Damian Stenhouse Headteacher Summer Term 2017 5 KS3 Science Pond Dipping at Christleton Pit. As part of the ecology topic covered in Year 7 Science, students have the opportunity to visit Christleton Pit and have a go at pond dipping. This gives students experience in sampling and the chance to gain a better understanding of an ecosystem in the area. Year 7BY2, Mrs Parker and Mrs Dentith were blessed with good weather on their visit and got interesting results. They managed to capture and identify water boatmen, blood worms and mosquito larvae and of course released them back into the water unharmed. ‘I really enjoyed the visit to the pond and how it made me see there is more nature around me’ Alex Parry 7BY1 KS2 Science Barrow CE Primary School had a fab Science Week planned; pond dipping, a pilot who came to talk about space travel, a visit from Chester Zoo Rangers, making rockets and a local expert astronomer. But they were missing a chemistry element (sorry about the pun!) so Mrs Nolan invited the Science Department to give a talk at their Science Week. Mrs Chapman and Ms Maguire gathered up lots of equipment, put on their safety goggles and lab coats and headed off to Barrow for some fun interactive practicals.

Pupils used red cabbage water as an indicator to test acids and alkalis. Ms Maguire gave a fab demonstration of have different liquids can have different densities and to finish everyone made some gooey, colourful slime. As you can see everyone had a good time and enjoyed learning about science.

Some pupils have older brothers and sisters at Christleton, can you spot your brother or sister? Thank you Barrow CE Primary for a great afternoon and hope to see some of you in the coming years!

6 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School KS3 Science Student take over! Year 8 students have been taking over the classrooms in science this term by; choosing, planning and carrying out their own investigations. There have been lots of interesting experiments including; what’s the party best balloon, which brand of ice-cream melts the quickest, which species of bird has the strongest egg, is taste or smell best at identifying different types of food? Even when things didn’t go as planned it was a great learning experience. Planning, testing, making mistakes and then evaluating and improving is what science is all about. The process provoked lots of thoughtful discussion and it was great to see everyone so engaged in what they were doing. Well done Year 8.

Summer Term 2017 7 Year 13 wave Prepared to goodbye with divide and a smile... conquer !

Some students in Years 7 to 10 were given a ‘Half Term Challenge’ The last day of Sixth Form for Year task written by Mathematical Education on Merseyside to 13 always has teachers around complete during the February the country wondering what half term. pranks will befall their school. The Challenge paper was for Years Christleton 7 and 8 with the Senior Challenge This year our Year 13 cohort for Years 9 and 10. Sixth Form provide some welcome comic One thousand and sixty nine relief to the usual daft loo roll entries were received for the Senior Challenge and eight related antics. Christleton students won prizes overall. Out of ninety-two schools that entered, Christleton students A group of students spent the entire evening had the highest number of prize placing pictures of Mr Rose (Head of Year 13) winners, beating many of the fee paying and grammar schools in and Mr Cosstick (Head of Sixth Form) on every the region. available surface, poster, banner and wall in The prize winners in the Senior Challenge were the school. Not only was this very clever, but invited to prize giving it must also have taken hours and hours. This events at the University of Liverpool on was a fantastic idea which displayed a real Wednesday independence and originality to it. the 3rd of May 2017. Equally, the cheeky duo of Fraser and Charlie somehow managed to erect their “Excellence is a Habit” banner during period 1, with some help from Spongebob Squarepants.

Well done! To everyone involved in these pranks and we wish you all the best for your exams and futures.

Mr Cosstick

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Ten Year 9 students have Georgia Thomas, worked on been working on a project an eco classroom. to redesign an aspect of the Mr Holmes drove some Challenge The teams had to calculate school, making it more prize winners and some parents in how much energy could be environmentally friendly. the school mini bus to the event. saved each year through The students were guided their improvements, write On arrival at the event, students on their projects by mentors a report detailing their were given a voucher to spend on from Airbus. some maths books and took part recommendations, produce in another tough maths quiz Mrs At the beginning of the a model and a display board. Day and Leah Parry Year 10 won project, students had a The project finally culminated prizes in this! After the prizes had company visit to Airbus in a presentation at an been awarded, the Christleton High where they were able to see assessment day at the Ricoh School students posed for a photo inside the factory and gain Arena in Coventry. before heading home, with their an industrial understanding vouchers in hand. of how the Airbus planes There were around forty “I’m really proud of our students are designed, developed other schools from the area and delighted with the reward for and produced. Airbus must at the assessment day all their efforts,”said Mr Holmes as we comply with European with similar environmental were leaving the event. environmental requirements, projects suggesting the Robert Bradshaw 9K1 so students were able to implementation of a range of understand how these creative ideas. Additionally, requirements are met in a the assessment day was large company within the held in conjunction with conditions required for the Big Bang Fair, where aeroplane wing production. exhibitors from far and wide were demonstrating the Students then had to choose latest in Scientific innovation. an area of the school and Students were given time research ways in which it to explore the fair as part of could be improved to make their assessment dat. it more environmentally friendly, finally making a The students gave an series of recommendations outstanding performance for improvement. ‘AquaSpan’ at the assessment day and - consisting of Maisie received almost faultless Spauls, Megan Benton, feedback from the judges Emily Page, Holly Grainger, with regards to their reports, Caitlin McDonnell and presentations and the way Aimee Thomas, worked on they answered technical improving the swimming questions from the judges. pool. ‘Cielo’ - consisting of I’m very proud of them all! Alice Watkinson, Emily Bolton, Charlotte Parkinson and Dr C Dowsett Summer Term 2017 9 Our Christleton Learning Christleton Famous Sixth Form Trust was founded just

5 hit the under 12 months ago airwaves... to serve the young

Five, brave and passionate, Year 13 students were people of Chester and interviewed by Sam Walker from BBC 5-Live live on air to surrounding areas, discuss the upcoming General Election. They discussed whom they would vote for in their first election and what to educate, enlighten issues they thought would decide the outcome. Max Abrams, Tom Lefebure, Angharad Rees-Hughes, Adam and give them the Stanworth and Fraser Drummond-Hay all spoke eloquently and with authority to both the BBC, Radio Merseyside as relevant expertise and well as to the Chester Chronicle. confidence to succeed.

Well done! We look forward to seeing some of you pursue We believe that through them and supported by honest and open a career in politics in the future. collaboration, higher standards can be achieved across the Trust and in its wider community. Mike Cosstick Head of Christleton Sixth Form

In April 2017, Queen’s Park High School joined the Trust with the immediate investment of nearly £100,000 of Academy Grants to improve the fabric and decor of the school.

In the same month, Lord Nash approved the final funding agreement for Christleton International Studio (CIS) to open as a fully funded free school. These two schools have joined ourselves to create a Multi Academy Trust of a near 2,000 11-18 student community.

10 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School During our first year, we have tried to The combination of regular integrated strike a balance between our ambition work placements, allied to very high to improve students’ experiences and standards and personal coaching are to learn to walk before we can run. appealing to students of all abilities.

However, Local Governing bodies have For others, the opportunity to learn already looked at each other’s schools, and study with challenge and support identified the key successes and begun in more traditional environments is to transfer best practice so that all provided by Christleton High School students can better benefit from wider, and the newly resurgent Queen’s Park The Swan spoke to CLT’s CEO, Tony proven educational initiatives. High School, whose Headteacher Lamberton for his thoughts on the Lyndsay Watterson recently won the first year: Headteachers meet together every Cheshire Schools’ Headteacher of three weeks and events such as career the Year award. fairs, arts events, staff development and recruitment have successfully been held together on a trustwide, collaborative basis.

Naturally, we have only just started to scratch the surface and we fully expect that, in the coming months, further successful activities and initiatives can be planned and implemented.

For some things it just makes more Academy freedoms mean that, as a sense to do them on a large scale. Trust, we can share ideas and services as well as developing and retaining the very best staff. “Our schools are already growing not only their student numbers but also, “We will grow in order to make a and more importantly, their ambitions greater difference to education and to provide local young people with the young people in our current schools best possible range of, and highest and beyond” levels of quality in education provision. As the Trust develops some of the We firmly believe that Chester and the innovative practice from CIS will be North West generally, offers a truly considered by the other schools and brilliant opportunity for education, they in turn will provide the experience business and quality of life. It is our and systems to support the growth mission to further enrich this by Our Trustees are highly qualified and of CIS. providing an education service which committed volunteers who provide is both diverse and outstanding. experience and challenge to ensure The Northern Powerhouse may be of that the Trust is continually moving the last parliament but to all of us who We are all too often told that these forward. Their details can be found live, enjoy and invest in this area we are difficult times for the education on www.cltrust.co.uk realise how lucky we are. Where else sector but, we believe that, by do you find the scale and diversity of working together closely within a Trust In addition, we are working with over local businesses and culture within environment, we can raise standards, 200 local, regional and international an hour’s drive of mountains, cities share ideas and create workable and companies to better understand how and seaside? effective solutions to subsequently young people can develop the skills provide an optimistic and positive needed to be successful, to add greater Our young people represent our future environment for children and young value in work and to better understand and nothing should be too good for people to flourish. the workplace so that they can make them. We will ensure that we are the right educational choices to plan continually seeking new opportunities As a Trust, we are striving to be their future careers. to provide the most appropriate forms genuinely inclusive with our students, of education, improve the learning staff and other providers. We are CIS led by Kate Ryan opens in two experiences for them and help each largely funded by the taxpayer and months’ time having spectacularly and every one of our students to want to work with employers, the exceeded its place allocation of achieve the very best educational council, local services and other students. Feedback tells us that this outcomes. education providers. success has been because some students can flourish in a more They in turn, with that support, must “We have started by trusting each other, personalised environment and have develop the skills, demonstrate respecting our differences and challenging therefore been genuinely enthused resilience and put in the hard ourselves to always do better” by a new model of learning. work needed to succeed.”

Summer Term 2017 11 From France

On Thursday to 4th May,Chester forty five students from our partnervia school inChristleton!!! France came to spend the morning at Christleton High School.

Students in Year 9 and 10 have been writing to students from Collège Jean Mermoz in Belleu for the past few months and students were able to meet up with their pen pals and make new acquaintances.

The French students really enjoyed their visit and we look forward to visiting them in their school soon. Hallo noch mal! On June 21st we were delighted a handwritten letter: the excitement everything they’d learned, and once again to be able to welcome generated by the postal delivery then our students got to take their a party of secondary school from Lörrach had been great German counterparts on a tour of students from the Frei Evangelische indeed, and so I had a hunch that Christleton High School. The fact Schule in Lörrach, Germany. The the students would get on well that we have a swimming pool on students, who are all in their third when they came to meet face to site was a considerable focus of year of learning English, were face, and happily I was proved right. interest for the German students. accompanied on their visit by teachers Frau Langendorf and Frau 7L1 put together and delivered Christleton students got some Rimmele. a colourful and informative welcome practice in speaking and collaborative presentation for listening in German, as well as The twenty-seven German students our visitors, giving them the cementing some firm friendships had been paired up with members lowdown on UK cultural topics which may well endure long after of 7L1 and had already begun to as diverse as punishments and our visitors from Lörrach have get to know each other through sanctions in British schools and our returned home. exchanging letters. It’s something of Christmastime traditions. There was a rarity in 2017 to be the recipient of an interactive online quiz about Mr Cumberford

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Christleton High School’s visit to Liverpool Crown Court is undeniably been said one of the highlights of Sixth Form Law. Having painstakingly committed to memory the detailed requirements of the various criminal offences, that dog it is refreshing to see law come to life in a vivid and dynamic way as the owners look Courtroom procedure unfolds. like their I always brief students on what to expect before we enter the Court building, and I invariably tell them there is likely to be a lot of waiting pets. around, and that they should expect a slow start to what should ultimately be an interesting and rewarding day. This year I was proved wrong in quite a dramatic fashion! No sooner were we through the revolving doors of the Court when a noisy fracas broke out in the lobby between security guards and the boyfriend of a defendant awaiting trial, after she had objected to a security search on the way into the building. Can Security guards had to restrain the pair, who were subsequently driven off you in a secure police van. It was unsettling to watch but the professionalism of the Court staff was impressive, as were the skills they subtly employed guess in attempting to defuse the situation. who Visitors should be aware that there is not much seating available in the public gallery in many of the court rooms in Liverpool, and family members Bea’s of defendants and victims are rightly given priority, and so, as is the norm we had to split into different parties to watch different cases. Some of us owner watched a witness giving testimony as part of a complex fraud trial, whilst others caught the cross-examination of a defendant in a robbery trial. The is? prosecution barrister’s Australian provenance and his unexpected and eye-openingly fruity language helped to keep students rapt and attentive throughout.

The students were all keenly aware that what was taking place in front of them was not entertainment: seeing any criminal trial reinforces the Look fact that even momentary criminal behaviour can have long-lasting through The reverberations in the lives of perpetrators and victims alike. The maturity of Christleton students and their sensitivity in the way they behaved during Swan to find our visit was a credit to the school. out . . . Mr Cumberford

Summer Term 2017 13 The Sixth Form: 360˚ Futures Update:

• Over sixty five students presented their Extended Project Qualification on Wednesday 15th March. Christleton Sixth Form • Forty students have already begun the volunteering and expedition practice for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award. “School is about grit as well as grades”. • 25 students set up their own “Memoreads” business in This statement sums up the their Young Enterprise Project – winning numerous thinking behind the launch of prizes and awards along the way to the regional finals. our brand new 360º Futures programme in the Sixth Form. • If you would like to know any further information about their project please visit The rationale: www.memoreads.org.uk According to Mr Cosstick, the new Head • 20 students have already have really enjoyed of Christleton their University Survival Cookery Course – Sixth Form. this means that at least 20 Year 12 students will “Our vision is that all not live off take-aways at university next year our students will leave Christleton Sixth Form, • 120 students have taken part in the Lloyds Bank “Money having the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for Life” course. This is designed to help students with for skilled employment in the financial stresses of adulthood and to help plan for their chosen field, as well as life after the bank of mum and dad. the transferable skills that are needed in any career” This is the start, we hope, of a unique and successful programme that provides all of our students with a fulfilling and meaningful programme which is not simply a bolt-on addition to the academic provision. The future’s bright... The Futures 360 !

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Managing director of memoreads 16-year-old Tom Wyatt 16-year-old Joe Bramall, Head of Communications for comments: “When our teacher suggested doing this memoreads, adds: “As a Chester-based charity that helps alongside our Business Studies A Level we all really children with disabilities achieve their potential, we felt wanted to do it as it offers a great real-life experience Children Today were the perfect charity for us to partner with. of working in business.” One of our key objectives with memoreads is to help children get the best out of their lives and by donating a percentage Tom, from Vicars Cross, adds: “It has definitely been of our profits to the charity we feel we can show our support challenging balancing the time the project has needed for such an amazing cause.” alongside our A Level work; making sure that we met all deadlines and made decisions in a timely manner. The young team will now compete against the other Chester However, we’re all very proud of our finished product and Cheshire West schools before being put forward for and this experience has even encouraged me to become the regional final and then hopefully booking a place at the an entrepreneur!” national final.

The first ‘Monty’s Travels’ book has launched this week Young Enterprise’s Company Programme is aimed at 15 to and features illustrations by another Christleton High pupil, 19 year olds nationwide, and enables them to set up and run 14-year-old Sarah Efobi, who now wants to do art or graphic businesses for an academic year, guided by local mentors. design as her future career. The book is available to buy from Good luck to the memoreads team in the next stage! www.memoreads.org.uk costing £4.99 & P&P with 10% of all profits also being donated to our charity! Emma Prescott Children Today

Summer Term 2017 15 This was quite hard as their English was better than our Spanish as they start learning English in recection, and they would translate everything for us.

On the early However they help us a lot with our morning of speaking and they were incredibly the 30th of welcoming and funny. After the March, our Year school we went to the nearby 10 Spanish shopping centre to have our lunch. class drove to Whilst there, we discovered a Liverpool John roof-top go-karting track and all Lennon Airport, the boys took to the wheel. It awaiting the was really fun! plane to take us on our journey Later that afternoon we had trip to to Malaga. We beach and swam in the sea, before arrived early returning to Calle Larios (Central afternoon and Malaga) for dinner. Later that night got a bus to the we walked through the busy main city we streets of Malaga and played were staying in. in the local square.

The place we were staying in was The next day we got up early to go called the Oasis Bag Packer’s to the beach and chilled there until Hostel. It was quite big as there lunch. After lunch, we went back were 4 floors, and a lively bar on to the hostel before a guided tour the terrace. We settled in and had a around the city, with our tour few hours to chill out before going guide, Patricia. to the historic amphitheatre. We learnt a lot about the history of It was quite impressive and bigger Malaga and the ancient fortress. than expected. We learned about Patricia spoke in both Spanish and what it looked like when it was English, which helped us learn originally built and stayed a while more key vocabulary. before leaving to go back for our evening meal. When the tour had finished, we went back to the hostel before the This was the Spanish tapas evening meal, followed by another restaurant we would be having our trip to the local square. next 3 evening meals in. When we had finished we went back to the On the last day we woke up at Hola hostel for the night, awaiting the the crack of dawn and went school trip the following morning. to the airport to travel back At around 8:00 am we went home to rainy England. Espania! to Fuengirola on the train and throughout the day we participated Overall we had a great time and in a range of Spanish and English enjoyed learning about Spanish activities for us and the Spanish culture and their language. students to practice our second languages. Thank you Mr Vilches and Mrs Crawford.

Edward Harris & Ewan Bradley

16 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Post-election analysis by our very own Mr Hall showed that With the Christleton High School help result was extremely close from to what actually the Year happened in 12 Politics the Chester students and constituency: the History hot scholars the Christleton High School General Election took place on Tuesday 6th June, two Christleton days before the real thing. High School All students and staff at the school had the opportunity General to vote for candidates and parties running in the Chester Constituency including Election Conservative candidate William Gallagher, Labour candidate Chris Matheson and Liberal ‘I, Oliver Rawlinson, the Acting Returning Officer for Democrat candidate the Christleton High School Lizzie Jewkes. election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes City of Chester Real Election The polls were manned by given for each candidate at the politics students throughout election of 6 June 2017 was as Party % of Vote lunchtime and hundreds follows: turned out to vote. Labour 56.8 ● Labour: Chris Matheson The atmosphere at the polling Conservatitive 40.5 266 votes station was a sight to behold Liberal 2.7 with students ranging in age ● Conservative: Democrat from 11-18 in heated discussions William Galagher about who to vote for and why. 119 votes Christleton High School Off the back of the hustings ● Liberal Democrat: Election Elizabeth Jewkes event sixth formers had a lot 81 votes Party % of Vote to think about and there were staff and students on hand to ● Spolit ballots 3 Labour 57.1 answer questions any of the younger pupils had. After an And that Chris Matheson Conservatitive 25.5 afternoon counting votes our would have been duly elected Liberal year 12 returning officer made as the Member of Parliament 17.4 for Christleton High School.’ Democrat the following announcement:

Summer Term 2017 17 AAlexander Fashion Report from McQueenthe Art Department Alexander McQueen was born in London. He was a London-based, English fashion designer who became the head designer of the Louis Vuitton Givenchy fashion line in 2004, before starting his own line. At age 16, McQueen dropped out of school and went to work on Savile Row where fancy suits are made by tailors. McQueen won the British Fashion Awards’ British Designer of the Year four times and won the Men’s Wear Designer of the Year award in 2004. In 2003, he received the CFDA Award for Best International Designer and was honoured with a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the fashion industry. A couple of his designs... McQueen’s jacket in his Jack Ripper Collection is made from Pink silk satin printed in a thorn pattern lined in white silk and human hair. I have also included an image of one of the two robot spray-painted dresses. It was made with White cotton muslin spray-painted black and yellow with an underskirt of white synthetic tulle. McQueen’s duck feathers design came from The Horn of Plenty collection. The feathers which were dyed black, to give the impression of a raven. The raven was a Celtic symbol of death and feathers played an important role in McQueen’s work as he loved birds. The corset from the spine corset collection is made from aluminium and black leather. Jenny Thompson 9BY1 Art Hot Scholar Artists in the Escape Room In Art, as part of the Escape Room activity, within futures week students participated in a stage makeup, special effects and photography session all on the theme of zombies. The zombies went on to be those who have woken up after an unprecedentedly long sleep only to find they had to escape from an enclosure. In order to do so, they solved problems and decoded puzzles in order to find a way out. The experience was captured in the style of a professional photoshoot and will feature in a future edition of The Swan. Miss Sarah Richardson

18 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Congratulations to our Year 10 Art Competition Winners! Nyoosha Rahmani-Torkaman, Jacob Brown, Imogen O’Neill and Emma Beattie! Fantastic art work, well done! From The Art Department

Why do we like jewellery? Many of us wear jewellery everyday without a second thought but why do we actually wear it? Historically, jewellery is believed to have played a part in attracting the attention of the opposite gender by making yourself look more attractive. Some people wear jewellery as a status symbol. Expensive rings and necklaces give the impression of wealth and self-esteem. Other people might wear jewellery that they have inherited from somebody close to their family and it’s their way of remembering them. Most people wear jewellery to finish or complete and outfit and to make them feel good. There are many jewellery stores available today who cater for men, women and children who want to wear jewellery as a fashion item. Engagement and wedding rings are worn as a sign of love and commitment to a partner. Others wear jewellery that they believe will bring them luck. Whatever the reason, jewellery will always be popular with both the young and the old and will continue to grow in popularity. Bethan Johnson 9K1, Art Hot Scholar

Summer Term 2017 19 An Art Hot Scholar Interviews

Hallmarkan Illustrator Illustration is a company owned by Jackie Hallmark. It was started 4 years ago and Jackie works from her studio at home in Boughton, Chester. Jackie has always been interested in drawing, especially people, and she loves to re-create important moments in people’s lives such as weddings. Drawing encourages her to slow down, and she loves seeing how a piece of her work all slowly pieces together. Her dream job would be Art teacher! Jackie has published a children’s book called What’s That Noise? In which the characters were based on her own children and cousins. All of the pictures were illustrated by Jackie, and she created the whole book herself. Sophie Penk Art Hot Scholar

20 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School A Hot Scholar View of Art Home Learning & Feedback Art Home Learning learning follows a pattern of marks a set of books, it was self, peer, teacher and verbal challenging. It was especially The home learning we feedback. The feedback hard to know how to advise receive from Art is, in my includes ways to improve. a student on how to improve opinion, interesting. It is Art feedback tells us what when they had already done focused around the topic we have done well and it really well. the class is studying. also shows us what we Students have 2 Art lessons In general students enjoy need to do to enhance getting Art feedback but we per fortnight and we are our performance. given home learning in sometimes also feel nervous one lesson and hand it in Art Hot Scholars sometimes because feedback includes in the other one. get to give feedback for a judgement about how well homework to a younger we have done and how hard class of students. I did this we have tried. Feedback recently and I enjoyed it. As Jessica Gordon Feedback for Art home well as enjoying seeing what is involved when a teacher 9K2 Art Hot Scholar Summer Term 2017 21 4. Personalisation, which utilises The Role of Student Council Christleton pupil voice to ensure that schools are meeting the specific needs · Student Council is a very tangible High School of their pupils as consumers or manifestation of student voice. ‘co-producers’ of education. · Student Council important in offering STUDENT a formal, democratic, transparent Benefits for students and accountable whole-school forum for pupil participation, linking VOICE 1. Improved emotional Health and to the broader governance Wellbeing; framework of a school. What is Student Voice? 2. Better educational outcomes; CHS: Student Council · Student Voice means everyone 3. Development of life skills such having a say, and weight being as problem solving, negotiation Process and decision making; given to the views of the most 1. Year Representatives are elected in important stakeholders - 4. Increased respect for those that are September. Initial meeting takes our students. different to them; place with each Head of Year. · Student Voice is about students 5. Enhanced confidence, self-esteem 2. Year Reps elect two Student Council having the opportunity to have a and motivation; say in decisions in school that Reps for the year. affect them. It entails students 6. Development of knowledge, playing an active role in their understanding and skills that can 3. Student Council Meeting: lead to increased learning outcomes; education and schooling as a · takes place three times a year; result of schools becoming more 7. Familiarity with group, leadership attentive and responsive, in and democratic processes; · ten reps from Years 7 to 11; sustained and routine ways, · four sixth form reps; to students’ views. 8. Better personal , social and organisational skills; · agenda agreed in advance with · Christleton High School is students. committed to finding meaningful 9. Increased responsibility, involvement ways of giving students a voice, and commitment to the school and · meeting chaired by member of listening to them, respecting the community. sixth form Leadership team. and responding to their views and · minutes / Action Points recorded. by doing so enabling students to Benefits for CHS understand that their opinions · Assistant Headteachers for KS3 count. 1. Happier students; and 4 present, and Sixth Form HOY. 2. Better communication/relationships Benefits of Student Voice between staff and children and a 4. Student Council Reps report back more cohesive. to Year Reps; Assistant 1. Children’s rights, which recognises Headteachers report back to that children have rights, including 3. School community; Leadership Group. the right to have their opinions taken 4. School policies are more likely to into account in decisions that be successful where they are Year Student Reps concern them. clearly understood. 2. Active citizenship, which highlights 5. and accepted by all partners within Polly Bowerman; how pupil voice can contribute to the school community; 13 Lewis Gerrard; preparation for citizenship by Finlay Wojtan improving pupils’ knowledge and 6. Improvements in engagement, ‘social’ skills and, in doing so, learning and teaching; Will MacDonald; 12 enhance the quality of democracy. 7. Improvements in pupil behaviour Sophie Brown 3. School improvement, which and school ethos; and Improvements Jasmine Pinkard; recognises that consultation with to the school environment. 11 pupils can lead to better school Arin Theard performance, whether in terms of Ruth Holroyd; improved behaviour, engagement or 10 attainment among pupils. Ewan Bradley Sam James; 9 Daniel Skinner

Alex Cotton; 8 Victoria Taylor

Katherine Gornall; 7 Hannah O Connor

22 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School You Said... We Did...

Can we choose one local and one national charity to Discussion and vote taken: OAKS (Overseas Aid for the 1 support each year? Kids of Sierra Leone) and MIND (Mental Health)

Can we have a wider range of rewards for students who Rewards Points system has been trialled in Year 10 and we 2 work well? be extended to other years in September

Plough Lane entrance bike shed extended with tarmac, gate, 3 Can we have more space to store our bikes safely? and speed-restrictors to be added

Can we make more study space in the i-Research New Study Booths provided downstairs and additional tables 4 Centre? and chairs upstairs

Can we have more rooms available to use at lunchtime, New rooming system put into place, which is supervised by 5 particularly in wet weather? Sixth Form students

Can we change Made to Measure week to include more Futures Week now takes place later in the term and now 6 links to careers, and bring back the Alton Towers trip includes Pathway Days and trip Alton Towers

Assembly themes this year have included the General Can we have more variety in assemblies, with greater Election, Terrorist Attacks, Cyber-Bullying, Apprenticeships, 7 links to future careers and what is relevant in the news and BTEC opportunities. Student Council reps to deliver whole-school assemblies in July Every department has organised at least one employer Can we have more subject links with careers and future 8 engagement activity to raise awareness of future pathways job opportunities? related to that subject area

Can every Year Group be on site for the Last Day of American Theme Day organised by the Sixth Form 9 Term, with a good mix of activities? Leadership Team for all students in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11

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Summer Term 2017 23 BBC News This year, BBC School Report News Day School Report was on Thursday Although a twenty-five consists of and we started 16th March 2017. minute video clip and a to think of story ideas. Then, BBC school report is couple of written arguments every week leading up to a project run by BBC may seem straightforward to the 16th of March 2017, we News, which allows make, it takes a lot of work stayed after school on a young people to have on many people’s behalf. Thursday to prepare for the opportunity to work The build-up begins several News Day. like journalists for a day by writing articles months beforehand and The last three weeks and doing pieces in involves plenty of before the event were very front of a camera. This pre-planning. important, this is when is the fourth year that The development began the scripts were turning Christleton High School when the first meeting was into their final drafts and has taken part in this held in September 2016, we interviews were being nationwide scheme. discussed what the project booked and filmed. All the

24 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School participants needed to make Then, we began recording sure that everything was the stories that span prepared and ready to film/ across a local and national upload for News Day so area, alongside featured that it could be as easy and articles. Some of these stress-free as possible. stories included the Asian

When the big day rolled songbird crisis, the English around, everyone was baccalaureate and whether clear about exactly what, reality TV stars are affecting who and when they were young people’s aspirations. filming. We had a short Daniel Brown was mainly in briefing, and went straight charge of the filming during to work. To start with, Will the day. Lawrence and I were the After everything was filmed, hosts; we recorded all of the it was down to Oliver Hynds introductions to the stories. and Robert Bradshaw to do

Summer Term 2017 25 the editing Oliver Hynds “I have and put enjoyed getting into the all of the shoes of a reporter and filmed work experiencing the stress together so and the joys of a it was ready journalist lifestyle”.

to upload. Erin Williams “It was fun For everyone because I got to see else, the what everyone was afternoon doing and the stories consisted were very interesting.” of creating written articles Emma Wood and Amy about their filmed pieces Doherty “It’s really fun but and about other off patience was needed camera stories. when waiting for the After conducting a survey, interviews but it felt nearly all of the sixteen really professional.” interviewees said that they In conclusion, the really enjoyed the project. participants mostly agree This is what some of the that BBC News School students had to say: Report is a fun experience Daniel Brown “It was an that gives an insight into enjoyable experience, the life of a reporter for the taking a day out of school BBC. Personally, as this is to learn what goes on my second year taking part, behind the scenes of a I would recommend this News Day. Working with project for anyone who can like-minded people was work well in a team, under a pleasant pressure and is interested experience. in journalism. It was an I think that enjoyable, informative and working with collaborative experience. cameras and lights was the most Alice Watkinson interesting 9K2 part.”

26 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Travel & Tourism Event... Christleton High School: Keeping Parents Informed

‘A Fruitful Are YOU making use of ‘Track My Morning!’ Child’? It’s not always easy as a parent knowing whether your child is doing everything they should at school and how they are performing in lessons and with homework. Have YOU often wondered; “Is my child…. • Arriving to lessons on time? • Making a good effort in every lesson? • Doing all homework? On March the 29th a group of 12 Year 7’s took part in a Business, Travel and Enterprise Activity for the first three lessons of the day. This was If so, now is the time to ensure you use our ‘Track organised by part of the Year 13 Travel and Tourism Group as part of their My Child’ facility to get the answers to those event management project. The event was based on marketing smoothies questions and more. through the 4P’s of the marketing mix. These are Product, Place, Price We use SIMS Learning Gateway to provide you and Promotion. with the information you need. To make sure you are registered with our SIMS Learning Gateway The first task for the Year 7’s was to base their smoothie around a country. (SLG) simply click on ‘Track My Child’ via our school Once they had done that they had to choose a few fruits from 9 different website and follow the instructions. options. However, each fruit costs virtual money to buy and each of the Here is what one parent has to say: - “The Track My 3 teams had to keep in mind that they had to make as much money as Child portal using Sims Learning Gateway is an possible so buying more fruit would mean their product would cost more absolutely fantastic tool to keep up to speed with to make and so they would have to sell it for more. Would people buy a my child’s academic effort and performance. It is really expensive smoothie? immensely informative and completely negates the fear I had as a parent that maybe I wasn’t Once they had chosen their country and fruits they had to design the getting ‘the full picture’ from my child’s daily packaging of the product. For this they had to give themselves a brand activities! Very intuitive and helps with tracking homework right down to date given, date due and name, design a smoothie bottle in their colours and make a poster and a a brief description of what the task is, which is an PowerPoint. This all had to be eye-catching so as many smoothies would absolute must in our household!” be sold as possible! Year 7 Parent, November 2016 After being shown how to use the smoothie makers the three groups then Want to know more…? went about making their smoothies, taste-testing along the way to make SIMS Learning Gateway is a web-based system sure they tasted as good as they looked. enabling you to access your child’s data, via the internet.

The final stage of the day was to present their product to the rest of the Getting Started groups. During their pitch, each group had to share information about their Visit the school website product. For example, they had to discuss which countries the product will www.christletonhigh.co.uk be sold in, the target market, the cost of making it, how much they hope Download our SLG User Guide For Parents: to sell their smoothie for, how the colours of the country tie in with the www.christletonhigh.co.uk/parents/downloads.php smoothie’s ingredients, how their smoothie was related to Fair Trade and Click on Parents/Track my Child - Sims Learning why we should choose their product! Gateway

Thanks to Miss Kelly, Miss You will then be asked to log on; enter your Username & Password. These should have been Williams and Miss Johnson sent to you on separate occasions. Please note for letting us use the that the password is case sensitive; ensure this is smoothie makers, mixers entered correctly. and chopping boards! If you are experiencing any problems or need a username / password update, please email slg@ Dan Hamp & Pete Jackson christletonhigh.co.uk and we will happily help you Year 13 Travel and Tourism get registered. Summer Term 2017 27 On Monday the 22nd of May Christleton High School held its usual general election hustings event. Candidates from Eddisbury and the City of Chester were invited to the school to take questions from the students and Christleton debate key political issues in the run up to what was an incredible election. On the day we had candidates representing the Conservative Party High School (William Gallagher), Labour Party (Chris Matheson), Liberal Democrat Party (Elizabeth Jewkes) and Pirate Party (Morgan Hill). Green Party candidate (Mark Green) also sent in a short speech to be read out. HUSTINGS

The candidates were really put through their paces from insightful and well researched questions from our sixth from students. The session flew by with each candidate having the chance to reply to questions put forward by our student audience with topics ranging from tuition fees to internet safety. This was a great educational experience for our students and really gave our first time voters something to think about before going to the polls. A special mention has to be made to Year 13 student Adam Stanworth, our host, who did a great job controlling what was at times heated debate and to Mr Ralphson, who organised the Stay in touch with us and help current students... Stay in touch with us and help current students... electronics that made the whole event possible. 1. Go to www.futurefirst.org.uk 1. Go to www.futurefirst.org.uk On behalf of everyone at Christleton 2. Scroll to the ‘Join Us’ section 2. Scroll to the ‘Join Us’ section High School we would also like to 3. Click ‘Former Student’ 3. Click ‘Former Student’ thank all the candidates who gave up 4. Type in ‘Christleton High School’ 4. Type in ‘Christleton High School’ their precious time to make the event such a success and help to galvanise An Alumni Community for Every School & College An Alumni Community for Every School & College young people in politics. 28 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School

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An Alumni Community for Every School & College An Alumni Community for Every School & College CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

On the 30th of March 2017 thirty students and three members of staff travelled to Geneva, Switzerland for Christleton High School’s inaugural visit to CERN. CERN is at the cutting edge of particle physics research using particle accelerators to smash particles apart, the largest and most powerful accelerator being the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The Large Hadron Collider is 27km in diameter and there are four points where experiments are carried out. As the site is so large, one cannot see it all in a single visit alone; hence, we were allocated one site to visit.

We were incredibly fortunate to be allocated a visit to the CMS experiment (Compact Muon Solenoid) where in 2012 The Higgs boson particle was discovered. When we arrived, we discovered that we were going to be allowed to visit the experiment underground. Most visits to CERN are limited to ground level where you normally have to make do with a scale photograph of the detector! It is very rare to be allowed underground and see the detector up close due to radiation levels. As our trip fell during a maintenance period, we were able to see the machine open.

Over and above CERN, we made sure that we enjoyed Geneva. Our activities included a boat trip on the lake; a visit to a Swiss restaurant where two excellent musicians were playing everything from the spoons to a saw; visits to various museums and one of the most memorable was the Red Cross / Crescent Museum near the United Nations. We made sure that we sampled a full range of the local culture and were fully entertained with some genuine comedy moments, one involving a lamp post and both students and staff had a thoroughly enjoyable time. This was best illustrated on the coach back from Manchester airport, when we were treated to a medley of songs. Listening to a rendition of everyone singing ‘Wonderwall’ on the way into Christleton at nearly midnight will be a treasured memory!

Mrs Diane Roberts

Summer Term 2017 29 Year 9 Foundation course for GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition

Students in Year 9 have already started working towards their GCSE in their Food lessons. They have been carrying out a trial preparation task similar to a key part of Year 11 coursework.

Their task was to “Plan, prepare, cook and present a range of healthy dishes from a different culinary tradition.

Present 2 or 3 final dishes. You must show understanding and application of nutritional knowledge.”

Students had to research the task, carry out a range of practicals to show their technical skills before preparing and cooking a range of dishes for final assessment. They also had to test and evaluate the final dishes by carrying out sensory analysis, nutritional analysis and costing before suggesting areas for further improvement.

These photographs demonstrate the high standard and the wide range of practical work that students completed.

Well done, Year 9 Food foundation students! A big thank you also to your parents /guardians for their support.

30 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Year 7 Barbecue Foreign Language 2017 Calling September 2017 new Spelling Bee: Year 7’s and their families! Please save the date of Friday 15th of September as we are holding a welcome barbecue in your honour! We hope to hold a fun North West Finals evening where you and your On Thursday 30th March 2017, three of our Year 7 students (Kathryn parents can meet old friends and Gornall, Martha Rose and Charlie Lowman) travelled to Trinity Church more importantly make new ones. of England High School in Manchester to compete in the North West There will be activities, a raffle, Regional Final of the Routes into Languages Spelling Bee 2017. refreshments, a bar for the over 18’s, sausages, burgers and veggie Out of the 10000 language pupils in the region, our 3 students were options too. You will be asked right one of the 107th finalists. at the beginning of term if you are Competitors were divided into groups of around 30 students upon coming. Don’t forget to reply so we can make sure we have arrival for the First Round, to determine the top four spellers that enough to eat and drink. There would then move on to the second round to compete for a place is no admission charge, but you in the National Final. need to buy your food and During this First Round, contestants had one minute to accurately drinks on the night. translate, say and spell out as many French, German or Spanish words CHSA look forward to meeting as they could in the target language and from memory. you all! Not only did our students have to learn 150 words in preparation for the Current CHSA volunteers, can competition, but they each had to compete in front of a panel of native you save the date too? We will be looking for volunteers to help speaker judges and verifiers in a classroom full of spectators! at this event and we would like This was a daunting prospect for all contestants, but our as many as we can. Even if you three students rose to the challenge and performed haven’t been able to help us so far exceptionally well, impressing the this year we’d still love to have you, as you can be useful just chatting judges and their audience! to new parents about the school or Even though they did not manage doing one of the many other jobs to go to the final round, they that we haven’t thought of yet! had the courage to go to the Thanks final and compete. Alex Mizen It was a wonderful experience for our Chairperson of CHSA students! The MFL department is extremely proud of the students’ hard work and great achievement! Sophie Beech MFL Assistant

Summer Term 2017 31 Welcome New Year 7 Sixth Form Survival Students! Cookery !

Having met them several The sixth form survival cooking times over the last few class takes place in the food weeks we are very room during one of our 360 excited to welcome our lessons. We have learnt how to cook a range of things including new cohort of Year 7 leak and potato soup, chicken students in September! curry and brownies (all of which are cheap to make and ideal for when we go to university!). Our programme of Everything produced has been transition events includes delicious and we would all primary school visits, definitely make them again. Our awesome teacher, Mrs Williams, our New Intake Day in has taught us all how to cook July, Maths and English these meals in the easiest and intervention sessions, quickest ways whilst making it a and a Summer School fun and enjoyable experience. We’d also like to thank Mrs for students that we feel Johnson for helping us out would particularly benefit. when things went wrong (Lucy!). We would definitely recommend this class, especially if you are Our primary school visits considering going to university involved some of our and living away from home. Year 7 students visiting Jenny Wilkinson 12.7 local primary schools with Miss Callender, Mrs Monaghan, Miss Edwards or Mr Francis and talking Cooking for me has been a great experience!!! I learned to those in Year 6 about how to be creative with flavours joining Christleton and spices and lots of new High School. skills that I can use in the future such as how to manipulate the recipe to suit you and your We have really enjoyed preferences!!! The lessons meeting all of these themselves have also been really fun and easy-going and children and look forward the best part is that you get to to them making a great enjoy your food at the end of contribution to the the lesson!!! school in September. Happy Chowdhury 12.2 32 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Skype call with students

from Fonda-Fultonville

Central School (FFCS's)

Montgomery County,

New York State

Earlier this term our Sixth Form email from FFCS’s politics teacher, Politics students were given the Sean Thompson, he made the opportunity to take part in an following comments about our international Skype call with students students. “We absolutely loved how from Fonda-Fultonville Central School honest, open, and straightforward (FFCS’s) in Montgomery County, your kids were. They were terrific! I New York State. Students from both spoke to my High School Principal schools utilised time within lessons and District Superintendent this to create lists of key questions for morning and both are excited about each other and discuss their views opportunities to further develop on a wide range of political issues, of the relationship between the two which there are many hot topics at schools.” the moment! In our response back to Sean, we Christleton students prepared a have assured him that we are also range of questions with regards to keen to develop this link further and views on subjects such as the recent are currently exploring how we can American election result, and views further extend opportunities such as on gun ownership in the United this for our students in both History States and in return our students and Politics. Watch this space for were quizzed on subjects such as more international news! Brexit, Scottish independence, our Royal Family and even Nigel Farage! Mrs J O’Hare The call, which had originally been scheduled for one hour, lasted over two hours with Christleton High School students giving up their personal time after school to continue the discussion.

In addition to the call itself, both sets of students have had follow up discussions about the content of the Skype call and it has prompted further discussion. In a follow up

Summer Term 2017 33 Lecture by David Anderson Boxing and Football Correspondent for The Daily Mirror

Earlier this term, History students from Year 11 and the Sixth Form were invited to a short lecture by David Anderson, Boxing and Football Correspondent for the Daily Mirror. David spoke to the students about the benefits of studying history at university and how this has been a real advantage for him in his daily life as a sporting journalist. As well as conveying his obviozus enthusiasm for history as a subject, David also stressed the importance of the skills he developed while studying history, such as qualifying source information and building constructive arguments. David also felt that historical knowledge in itself has been important in helping him enrich his writing by adding depth and context.

In addition to delivering this short lecture David also answered a range of questions from the students including his views on various football managers, the changing face of media, as well as questions about his career path and current role at the Daily Mirror. He also offered his continued support for any students considering a career in journalism.

We would like to take this opportunity to publically thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to our students as this was very much appreciated by students and teachers alike.

34 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School CCF field trip to RAF Cosford On the 18th of April we took a day our team work as a 5 out of 10 Altogether we had 2 hours to out of school to go and visit RAF as we had not worked in these wander around the museum Cosford. We had to arrive at specific groups before. However however we found that this was school at 8 o’clock in the by the end of the morning we had not enough time to take in all the morning to get on the coach all agreed that our teamwork had information which was around at 8:30. After an hour and a improved dramatically throughout the museum. We found that being half coach journey we the morning. able to walk around the museum arrived there and got and read the information as well As we wandered around the split into two groups. as looking at the planes was a museum we were given a quiz to lot more interesting than sitting Group 1 went on to do fill in, in pairs which made us take through a 2 hour lecture on the the low ropes first while more of the information in as it history of the RAF, so we would Group 2 went to was vital for us to pass our part love to go again. This is only a the RAF Cosford ones. Our part one assessment hand full of activities that are museum. is an assessment of general RAF offered to us at Christleton CCF. activities such as drill, first aid, The low ropes radio communications, principles Lpl Dominic Wright consisted of of flight and a brief history into the a series of RAF and the CCF. leadership challenges The museum was really interesting which involved as we learnt about the history of the us working as a RAF and the planes they used to team to complete use. We personally liked the Vulcan the tasks set. We aircraft, in service from 1956 till its started by rating retirement in 1984.

Summer Term 2017 35 Normandy Visit Year 8 Futures Week

In June, we took forty-five students from Year 8 to Château du Tertre in Normandy.

We had a busy week, speaking lots of French and taking part in a range of activities both on site at the PGL centre and out and about.

During their stay, students had to compete numerous French language tasks, such as interviewing people in the street and shopping for lunch in the market. They learnt how to make croissants at a local bakery and some were even brave enough to try snails!

We visited the towns of Ambrières les Vallées, Evron, the historic medieval town of Fougères and the beautiful Mont St Michel.

On site, we enjoyed campfires, evening entertainment and took part in the trapeze and sensory trail tasks.

Our students were a credit to our school and clearly learnt a lot from the experience.

“This week has been amazing and I have made so many memories I could never forget. I have met new people, improved my French and visited some awesome places. Thank you so much for this week for it has been such an amazing experience that I will always remember. It has been one of the best weeks of my life with my friends and Lörrach teachers doing fun activities that I have enjoyed so much. “ Visit - June 2017 Molly Davies See page 12 for full story. “My favourite part of the trip was Mont St Michel because it was an historic and eventful activity as it contained many sights and shops.” Giovanni Muratori

“I had an amazing time we spoke loads of French and had a great time!” Holly Reid

“I have enjoyed seeing the views in Normandy and meeting all the people who live there.” Freya Cook

Mrs Julie Jones

36 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Well done Normandy Visit Product Designers! Year 8 Futures Week Once again our GCSE designers have excelled themselves with their controlled assessment outcomes. Here are a few of the fantastic products designed by our students this year.

A huge well done from Mrs Stewart and Mr Prouse

“The mystery tutor” in person with the A Level Biologists! CHS A Level Biologists have been lucky this year to have had free access to a useful on-line tutorial resource. Tailored Tutorials consist of short & simple videos that massively condense each topic in the specification. A Level Biology students are often overwhelmed by the amount information in the course. The access to this resources has been a huge support for students as the whole A-Level Biology curriculum is whittled down to only what students need to know and is exam board specific for AQA. In addition, the videos support the ‘flipped learning’ approach taken in A level biology which encourages students to be better independent learners. Richard Thompson from Tailored Tutorials is a self- confessed 100% biology geek and came into school last month to deliver a revision session with both the Year 12 and 13 biologists. He discussed exam techniques such as ‘chunking’ down exam questions, ‘digging deep’ for the facts and offered useful tips for the essay component. The students finally got to put a face to the mystery voice from the videos and enjoyed the fun approach that Richard has to learning.

Jane Parker Head of Biology http://tailoredtutors.co.uk/ Summer Term 2017 37 Based on the original Disney Simon Phillips, could not of responsibility for leading animated film, this Broadway be more delighted with the story and she delivered Junior version of Beauty and their performances. He said a beautiful performance the Beast featured all of the “There are a huge number complemented by her hit songs and memorable of talented students in this superb singing voice”. “The characters. school and we are so lucky show had laughs, tears, to be able to produce an excitement, drama and Leading the cast was Year entire show for just our something for everyone of 9 students Alice Watkinson, three younger years, before all ages.” Charlie Doyle and Michael our older students present Dean as Belle, The Beast theirs in November. Alice, as Thank you to everyone and Gaston respectively. Belle, had a huge amount involved for making it a huge success! 38 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Here is what the Chester Chronicle its own set of challenges, however - From the first familiar notes of had to say... people get very protective of a tale Bonjour you were on her side, “Whether it was blind luck or canny as old as time. ready to be swept along on her adventure, willing her to planning, Christleton High School’s From the moment Belle (Alice resist Gaston’s charms and her choice of Beauty and the Beast Watkinson) appears you could suffocating provincial life. for their end of year production feel the whole audience relaxing, couldn’t have been better timed to she’s got this. We are told Belle is Alice more than held her own ride on the glittering coat tails of beautiful, caring, a bit different but amongst a talented principal cast, the Disney classic. ultimately bewitching - a tall order who arguably get the funnier lines for any novice performer. But Alice Hot on the heels of Emma Watson’s and more beloved songs, she more than rose to the occasion, re-imagining of the 1992 Oscar- managed this by allowing them emboldened by a pitch-perfect winning animation, affection for the to shine - an admirable quality voice she glowed with confidence ultimate opposites-attract love story that speaks of her generosity throughout. is at a record high. This can bring as a leading lady. Summer Term 2017 39 And what a principal cast. Incredible costumes and set All displayed the tricky comedy designs lent a real heft to the timing required to bring their parts The role of Gaston, self-appointed enjoyably frantic village scenes to life, with Archie leading from the rival for our Belle’s affections, and cleverly choreographed group front with an assured performance isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s not dances gave everyone a chance to alongside lovable side-kick Daniel. a character you can subtly inhabit inject life into Belle’s plight to save Maisie’s solo in Beauty and the and build-up over time. Worry her eccentric father (Jaden Crump). Beast was simply spellbinding. not, Michael Dean got the memo. He exploded onto stage with What a joy it was when we finally Staying true to the much-loved appropriate levels of male bravado met the gloriously ramshackle Mrs cinematic versions we had to wait and showmanship, and more Potts (Maisie Spauls), Cogsworth patiently to see our beast. But importantly, kept the momentum up (Daniel Brown), Babette (Tori Taylor), when when the moment came, we throughout. Never more so than in Madame de la Grande Bouche certainly weren’t disappointed as his stirring performance of his titular (Emily Stretch), Chip (Will Lawrence) Charlie Doyle swept onto the stage, song, ably assisted by ever-loyal and scene-stealing Lumiere confidently commanding the space Lefou (Ben Rackham). (Archie Pytches). around him in a manner that belied his true age. 40 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Whilst it’s fair to say that being Whilst individual performance Hats off to director Simon Phillips broody, tortured and misunderstood rightly shone, the production was for inventive use of the space and are among the daily emotions of very much a group effort and dimensions available to him, if the most teenage boys, it’s another at the stage regularly heaved cheer at the end was any indication, thing entirely to give the tender with collective talent. From the he certainly matched expectations. and vulnerable performance that menacing wolves to our trustworthy Charlie pulled-off. A remarkable feat and mood-defining narrators, the Disney rarely robs you of a happy considering, unlike the majority of care and preparation bestowed on ending and this performance was his cast mates, he remains masked each role was there for a delighted no exception - a magical evening until the iconic final scenes and has audience to see. that showcased young talent at to rely heavily on using his whole its best.” body to convey every emotion. The Never more so than in the maturity of voice in classics such challenging staging of the as Something There backed-up his elaborate, Broadway-inspired beast credentials. Be Our Guest.

Summer Term 2017 41 “I am a Food Scientist” This was the declaration from a student during one of the Food Science lessons within KS3 Design and Technology this term. Students have been carrying out a range of investigations to support their knowledge and their ability to understand what is happening during cooking processes. Students in Year 9 have been looking at different raising agents and how they react to improve cakes, scone and breads. They have carried out controlled tests to compare performance and also put their findings into practice in developing their own recipes.

Students in Year 8 are investigating the role of eggs in the diet and cooking. They have developed foams in the form of meringues to understand how the proteins molecules which form the structure are affected by other factors such as vinegar, cornflour and different types of sugar. These students are cooking a range of foods to demonstrate the versatility of eggs.

Other students have been looking at the viscosity of sauces and how gelatinisation affects different sauces. There have also been experiments looking at the ideal temperature and conditions for caramelisation of sugar.

Students in Year 7 have been considering the use of yeast as a living fungus to help develop a good bread structure as well as learning about dextrinization of products. I think we have several ‘Food Scientists’!

42 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Maths is FUNctional Year 12 A-Level Maths Mechanics Enrichment Day University of Liverpool. Young On the 20th of March 2017, a group of 11 Year 12 and 13 students travelled to Liverpool University to attend an A-Level Mechanics enrichment day. Enterprise During this event we took part in a variety of practical activities such as calculate the velocity and which an object needs to be thrown to reach Final a certain height and proving some of the equations that we use in our Mechanics A-Level. This day helped us @ UCLAN to develop our understanding of the basics of mechanics, University and it is an ideal trip for National Preston students just starting Science Week Mechanics as it creates Competition 2017 a solid foundation for Congratulations to Kelsea Hooper 7BA2 as she was the winning entry for Christleton School. which you are working Students were invited to get creative and enter from making future the British Science Association’s annual poster competition, on the theme of change. Kelsea was understanding of the very creative and scientific and produced a fantastic poster about the life cycle of a frog. topic easier. Kelsea received her award during the Year 7 Celebration Assembly. Well done Kelsea! Mark Goldthorpe Year 12.3 Miss Woolley Year 9 Team Maths Challenge, Birkenhead On the 2nd of March 2017, a team consisting of Emma Inchley (8By2), Charlie Lowman (7L1), Robert Bradshaw (9K1), Emily Page (9L2) represented Christleton High School at the ‘Team Maths Challenge’ in Birkenhead. Our primary goal was to enjoy the event, closely followed by wanting to do well. We finished second out of nineteen schools, to give some context; we were competing against grammar schools and selective, fee-paying schools. We are very proud of our team and we hope to improve next year! Mr B Holmes

Summer Term 2017 43 44 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Summer Term 2017 45 RAF CCF Cyprus April 2017

I was lucky enough to be one of cadets were chosen to try and 50 cadets selected to attend the break us out of our comfort zones Air Cadets camp in Cyprus, from and get us to apply our knowledge across the UK. and expertise of leadership principles we had been taught. I arrived at Heathrow Terminal 5 rather apprehensive about the The afternoon was spent playing trip I was about to embark upon, rounder’s and softball while but after checking in with the sporadically calling out the names Camp Commander, I soon struck of aircraft coming in to land at up a conversation with some the serving RAF base. We also cadets from the ATC. It was very completed some other team interesting to hear from them and building skills and took part in to hear about what kind of activities exercises like dragon boating, and training they do within the CCF. which involved each flight competing in a boat race. Soon after, we checked in and I quickly made friends. Boarding Our first day was packed with a the plane we received a range of different activities for welcome briefing from the Camp us to engage in such as having a Commander and we set off for camp photo in full uniform to mark Larnaka in Cyprus. the start of the training. This was followed by a series of leadership We were staying in barrack tasks and for these activities accommodation at RAF Troodos, in we were split up into flights of the Troodos Mountains. I was in a 10 cadets. dorm of six cadets and discovered I had been in the CCF for a very First of all, we were tasked with a short amount of time compared to navigation/quiz type activity that some. Some had even left school required us to navigate around but were still in the cadets. the Station and to find answers to questions we had been given The next day we arrived at RAF before starting. This was good Akrotiri for our swim tests as much for getting to know the rest of the of our activities during the latter people in my flight and once we stages of the camp were in the finished getting to know our way water. This was over quickly and around the base we had lunch we began what the RAF call Force in the Combined Ranks Mess, in Development. This was, basically, which we had to adhere to strict a round robin of leadership tasks in clothing rules such as no shorts which a low ranking member of the shorter than knee height. group had to lead the group in the completion of a task. Lower ranking We finished the day off with other

46 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School familiarization exercises; these Well done consisted of inter-flight sports and Electronics class other games and tasks. The fourth day was one of the days of 2017! that I personally enjoyed the most as we visited some of the sections They have produced some at RAF Akrotiri. Initially, we visited the EOD or bomb disposal section; excellent products for they showed us around their their Controlled robots and all the kit they use to Assessment assess and diffuse bomb threats. I was lucky enough to try on the tasks. Kevlar and steel plate suit that the operator wears. After that, we visited the Chinook and Hercules squadrons who gave us guided tours and answered all questions that we had to ask. The Hercules visit was the most interesting as we were able to look into the cargo hold and sit in the cockpit as they explained to us what every part of the aircraft was used for and why. Other activities at camp included Karting, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 10 Pin Bowling and visits to the Fire and Dog Sheila Lister & training sections. Keane Harrison On the final day we travelled to took a Year 11 Paphos for a boat cruise along the assembly about a coast towards Coral Beach aboard Cheshire FA the Wave Dancer. This was an excellent way to end the week and Development Day it was wonderful to lie back, relax and top up our tans. The music and food were excellent and everyone had a smile on their face especially when we moored off the coast near Coral Bay where we were able to dive off the boat and swim in the warm and crystal clear water. All in all, the trip was a great experience and I definitely developed my communication and leadership skills as a result of working alongside other cadets. I was also able to learn about the more specific things they do as well as teaching them about the way we do things in CCF. I thoroughly enjoyed my camp thanks to the support of the adult staff on camp and the excellent behaviour of cadets, some of the best cadets I’ve ever met. Eleanor Carter Year 11 Summer Term 2017 47 19 students from Christleton June 2017 High School Air Cadets went to Inskip cadet training centre for 2 days. Whilst there the cadets participated in many Inskip different activities. Over the two days the cadets participated in activities Camp such as: Rock climbing, Air Rifle Shooting, Radio Communications, Leadership tasks, Low ropes and Drill. The cadets slept in 10 man dormitories and had to rely on teamwork to get themselves through the 2 days. On the 2nd day the cadets had a surprise from 2 Queen’s Colour Squadron members who taught the cadets drill. This was an amazing opportunity for the cadets which helped them pass their Part 1 badges that they achieved that afternoon. The cadets had great fun at Inskip and they are looking forwards to their next trip with the Air Cadets.

LCpl Elliot Beech

48 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School OUR TRIP TO INSKIP We visited RAF Inskip camp on the 19th - 20th of June, as cadets, to take part in a series of team building activities and to complete our part ones. On Monday 19th we had to be in school for 7.30am but ended up leaving at 9 o’clock as the coach broke down. When we arrived we were split into 2 groups: A and B. Group A did drill whilst group B did leadership activities then we swapped over. Both activities led towards us all receiving an award. At 1 o’clock we had lunch. It was really good! We had either, a lamb pasty, chicken burger, bolognaise or jacket potato. After lunch we did low ropes, which was challenging but fun. This involved us to work as a team (boys vs girls) and collaborate our ideas. To finish off we did a lot of races, which the girls continued to win. Then, we had tea at 5.30 pm. We had a choice of chicken curry, scampi or gammon. For pudding we had a summer fruit pastry. It was amazing! After tea we split into our 2 groups again and did climbing and radio training. We also did a little drill to finish the day off. In the morning we got up at 6.15, after only 6 hours asleep and started our drill at 6.45. We had a full English breakfast at 7.30 and then split into 2 groups to do command tasks while the other group did shooting with air rifles and then we swapped. Finally, we had lunch and then finished off the day with our drill assessment which took 3 hours. After that we got the coach back to school and got back at around 6pm. Everyone really enjoyed it and said they would love to go again. Megan Benton & Emily Page

Summer Term 2017 49 Could YOUR CHILD be entitled to Free School Meals?

A lot more families qualify for Free School Meals than you might think! Cheshire West and Cheshire: Free School Meals The main advantage is that students are How Do I Register? credited with £11.00 a week to spend in The Cheshire West and Chester website gives you all the details. The registration process is the School Dining Hall on whatever they not within the school area; we are only given an updated list of names, with no details or any choose; this is the equivalent of £2.20 a criteria provided to us. day, which adds up to over £400 a year…or over £2,000 over the course of five years www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-meals.aspx at school. Think what that money could be spent on instead! If your child goes to school within the Cheshire West and Chester area, is up to the age of 16 or goes to a school sixth form, you may be able to claim free schools meals for them. Students receiving free school meals can choose whatever they wish up to the value Do I qualify for free school meals? of £2.20 a day. You may qualify if you are a parent, guardian or carer and receive one of the following: Our ‘cashless catering’ fingerprint-scanners 1. Income Support (IS) or you are a student receiving the benefit in your own right mean that no other students or catering 2. Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA) staff are aware of who receives free school 3. Income-related Employment and Support Allowance meals, and who does not. This reduces any possible chance of your child being treated 4. Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; or differently; very often a reason why some 5. Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income (as parents do not wish to register. assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190 For each day’s credit students can choose 6. The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit from: - 7. Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit • Grab Bags of Sandwiches or Pasta Pots with a drink and snack 8. Universal Credit • Breakfast Baps, Wraps, and 9. Children who get any of the above benefits in their own right (ie they get benefits payments directly, instead of through a parent or guardian) can also get free school Fruit Pots meals. • Baked Jacket Potato with Filling 10. You can also claim if you are an asylum seeker. • Daily Selection of Paninis , How you and the school will be notified that you are entitled: Pizzas and Hot Pasta Pots If successful, your claim should be processed the same day. A letter of entitlement will be • A Two-course meal, including a issued to you. The school will be notified of each child on the morning following the day the hot main course claim was processed. Claims cannot be backdated. Your claim will be renewed automatically, In a typical month here is a Top Twenty as they are periodically reviewed. Main Meals that students can enjoy if they Claim free school meals online: choose: online.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/formPortal.aspx?form=3_1_2_10fsm_ Top Twenty Tasty Meals: apply 1. Stir Fry Beef with Hoi Sin Sauce Where else to find help: 2. Mediterranean Chicken Pitta • Email: [email protected] 3. Chicken & Spinach Balti 4. Cod in Batter • Telephone: 0300 123 7021, Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm 5. Tomato & Lentil Lasagne • By post: Revenues and Benefits Department, PO Box 187, Ellesmere Port, CH34 9DB 6. Butternut Squash Enchiladas 7. Roasted Vegetable Roulade Collect or hand in forms/documents: At most of the Cheshire West and Chester offices you 8. Stilton, Leek & Potato bake do not need an appointment to hand in forms. Staff will check and copy your documents and 9. Five Bean Chilli return them to you straight away. You don’t need an appointment to collect a form. 10. Oriental Noodles in Sweet Chilli Sauce 11. Firecracker Chicken 12. Homemade Burger 13. Roast Turkey 14. Meatballs in Pepper Sauce 15. Mixed Bean Goulash 16. Red Pepper Quiche 17. Vegetable Cottage Pie 18. Tomato & Aubergine Layer 19. Piri Piri Chicken 20. Roasted Vegetable Enchilladas

50 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School L2W RESIDENTIAL For the full story, please see page 60...

Summer Term 2017 51 News from Sylvia Wood, our Pathway Careers Advisor…

I am based here every their options. I am always asked Thursday and have questions about BTEC, so I have been involved in gathered some information which may activities such as help parents and our students when guidance interviews, they are making these decisions. group work and talks Local Market Intelligence - I thought that with students. it would be interesting to find where the predicted future jobs are likely to This time of year is very be, as this will help our pupils make busy with our Year 11 students their career decisions. This information planning their future careers is from the latest published information and Year 9 students choosing from www.gov.uk

Hello Everyone! It’s Sylvia Wood here again, with another update of relating to my role as the Pathway Careers Advisor for Christleton High School.

52 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School • Digital architect Designs a selection of virtual buildings for advertisers and retailers to market their products

• Home carer Helps care for elderly people in their own homes

• Elderly well-being consultant Specialises in holistic and personalised care for the elderly

• Body part maker Creates living body parts for athletes and soldiers

• Nano-medic Creates very small implants for health monitoring and self-medication

• Vertical farmer Farms crops upwards rather than across flat fields to save space

• Waste data handler Disposes of your data waste in a responsible way

• Climate controller Manages and modifies weather patterns

• Avatar manager Designs and manages holograms of virtual people

• Memory augmentation surgeon Helps preserve and improve memory in an ageing population

• Time broker Handles time banked by customers in lieu of money for goods or services

• Personal branding manager Develops and manages your personal brand

• Child designer Designs offspring that fit parental requirements

• Omnipotence delimiter Reins in our belief that anything is possible and we are all-powerful

• Personal medical apothecary However a survey done for the City and There is good news for young people Provides a bespoke range Guilds showed that the careers pupils in this report. The jobs market is set alternative therapies. would choose do not match those to grow over the next eight years and needed in the future. there will be plenty of job opportunities • Haptic programmer Develops for those leaving education to choose technology around the science As can be seen from the chart above from. However, this all depends on the of touch, such as gloves that make the jobs most frequently chosen right information being made available your hand feel warm, or wrapped are ones that young people would to young people at the right time. in velvet. commonly be exposed to (ie: secondary More information on this report can be school teacher, police office, doctor) found at: http://www.cityandguilds. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/ or ones that they may have seen in com/~/media/Documents/Courses-and- personalfinance/9892011/10-well-paid- media representations. As an example Quals/Apprenticeships/EMSI%20reports/ jobs-of-the-future.html 3% stated that they wanted to be a cggreatexpectationsonline%20pdf.ashx psychologist. This is equivalent to 120,000 14 – 19 year olds in the UK Jobs of the future? population whereas we know that there The Telegraph newspaper recently had Sylvia Wood will actually only be 7,550 jobs available an article suggesting job of the future. I Pathway Careers Advisor in this area between 2015 and 2022 – a thought that you may like to look at their huge mismatch. top ten:

Summer Term 2017 53 On a warm, sunny day in June courses from the University University websites or via an 130 of our Year 12 students Admissions Representatives online calendar at https://www. took a short coach journey to in the exhibition arena. The opendays.com/. If the Open Liverpool University to visit the enthusiasm of the exhibition Days fall on a school day then Merseyside UCAS Exhibition. staff in promoting areas such students submit a Leave of These are an excellent as Cybersecurity has made Absence request to Mrs Brown. opportunity for students to some of the students think more This independent travel gets explore a variety of options in widely about the opportunities students used to visiting and one setting and to experience open to them. negotiating their way around the freedoms of being on a unfamiliar cities: In some cases, university campus for a whole Some Year 12 students will students learn how to use public day making their own choices. independently visit the UCAS transport for the first time! Design Your Future exhibition Merseyside UCAS Higher Education Exhibition There was the chance to learn in Manchester in November This visit really marks the start in detail about the courses on which is specifically aimed at of the main drive for students offer across the UK; to talk with those who are interested in art to think about their futures and university admissions staff; to and design courses. This event put firm plans into place for find out about student life; as provides specialist help and when they leave us in Summer well as apprenticeships. information for those interested 2018. Some have a clear plan in the creative design industries. or career goal whereas others The students could choose The top establishments for have little or no idea what they to attend several information these fields are often unfamiliar want to do: we aim to help seminars relevant to their career to both students and their students work out what the next aspirations on a wide range parents but they are world class step is and to action it. Only of academic and vocational leaders in their fields. the student can make these disciplines that are available. applications: Those that actively They had the opportunity to Students are being encouraged embrace the information, pick up prospectuses; to obtain to independently visit between advice and guidance events promotional freebies including 3 and 5 university open days, are better placed to make a wide selection of pens, bags, preferably at weekends. These successful applications in the sweets, a plectrum and even are usually held in June-July rapidly changing recruitment inflatable beach balls; and, and September-October each environment. to obtain information about year and booking details individual universities and their can be found on individual

Teacher’s Pet Here’s the answer! for those of you who didn’t know, Mrs Williams is the proud owner of Bea.

54 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Year 12 Careers Conference

We welcomed over 40 speakers to Following a motivational speech by Mr participate in our Careers Conference Follos, students attended a range of who were giving up their own time to talks: They were matched as closely as provide an opportunity for Christleton possible to career areas in which they 6th Form students to find out about had previously expressed an interest. careers across a broad range of The majority attended a session on sectors. These included CV writing, interview skills and the Armed Forces, personal statements as well as a the Emergency ‘curve ball’ session to get them Services, Sciences thinking more widely. and Engineering, Creative & Feedback from students the students Performing who attended was largely positive and Arts, Retail, indicated they had been able to take Marketing, something away from the day. Sports A sample of their thoughts: Industries, Finance, “The session wasn’t what I expected… Business and it was fabulous! It opened my eyes to Healthcare the opportunities that were out there.” pathways. “I hadn’t really thought about HR but I really enjoyed the talk and I think it’s something I would enjoy. It’s interesting with lots of team working – I’m definitely going to consider it.” “It’s confirmed to me that I definitely want to do business.” “The talk from the Navy was very informative. I know what the range of opportunities are now. It’s not something I would have thought about before but I might consider it now.” “The Sports Science session was really informative and interesting. It gave me an idea about what the job involves and whether it will suit me.” “The CV session was really good. He went through lots of hints and tips about what to include in your CV, and what not to! I now know I should use ‘I’ rather than the third person when I’m writing my CV and not to say that ‘I socialise with my friends’.” “The Pharmaceuticals talk was really good. It was interactive. They were a big company I’d never heard of but local. They said we could apply to them for work experience which was useful to know!” “To be honest Sir, that was alright!”

Summer Term 2017 55 One of our aims this year has been for every department in the school to organise at least one employer engagement activity to raise awareness of future pathways related to that subject area. The Subject PATHWAY Events Table below shows that there have been over thirty different opportunities this year for students to see the links between what they learn in school and where this leaning might take them in the future. Many thanks to everyone who has helped provide such a wealth of opportunities. If there are any organisations or individuals who would like to help us develop further links next year please contact please contact Karen Varley by email: [email protected] Pathway Events2016 -

Art & Design Anna Farrall Freelance Graphic and digital media 2017artist GP Registrar Vic Jankee from Tarporley GP Surgery came into school to talk to CHS students. Work experience coordinator from Countess of Chester came to talk to MACH Biology & MACH (Medical A level Biology Science Live event Manchester University Association of Christleton High) Nowgen Genetics visit Tailored Tutorials visitor - revision techniques & life after A levels talk Urban Plan Event Business Studies / Economics Manchester United Visit Young Enterprise competition Chemistry Salford University visit Design & Technology Former student visit; Apprentice - Bentley Former students now working in Theatre; Talk and Q&A on performance as an industry. Drama & Theatre Studies Practical workshop English Visiting author and academic, David Crystal from the University of Bangor Visit to ON Power’s Hellisheiði Geothermal Energy Plant Geography Urban Plan Event Sarah Doorbar. Totalpeople.co.uk. A discussion with students, with an interest in Childcare, Health & Social Care on Apprenticeship and Childcare programmes offered Daily Mirror correspondent for boxing and football History / Govt & Politics Political Studies Association Award Evening ICT / Computing Youth fed cyber crime Law Former student talk to students about routes into Law Mathematics Ministry of Defence Visit Media City visit Media Studies Wirral Radio or Dee 106.3 The University of Chester half-day session on the importance of languages for future careers and Modern Foreign Languages employment Music Talk from a former Music Tech student at CHS and now plug-in developer at SSL Studios PSCHE Liverpool Circuit Judge within the legal system BRIO leisure services; Talk with a personal trainer from the centre. Talking about career route, Physical Education qualifications needed, exemplar session, other career opportunities Visit to CERN Switzerland for guided tour from a working physicist. The two day trip included visits Physics to the History of Science Museum; The Red Cross / Red Crescent Museum; The Escape Rooms Psychology / Sociology Former student vis Religious Studies Visit to Chester Zoo Science Airbus Teen-Tech Visit Travel & Tourism Visit to Carden Park Hotel & Conference Centre / Guide Dogs Fundraiser

56 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Pathway to Learning for Work Year 9 Students Enjoy a Taste of Reaseheath College

As part of the Year 10 Learning for Work option The Learning for Work option in Year 10 and 11 will some of our Year 9 students have enjoyed a Taster give these students either a full day placement at Visit to Reaseheath College in April followed by a Reaseheath College or a work placement with a second Induction Visit in June to experience one local employer every Wednesday. of the following vocational courses: - This gives students the opportunity to experience the world of work by learning the skills of particular • Agriculture skilled trades and occupations which are always • Animal Care in demand, such as construction, hairdressing or • Construction motor vehicle maintenance, or to really get involved in a practical area of interest such as agriculture, • Equine animal care or equine management. • Food Studies • Motor Vehicle Maintenance We wish our new group of Learning to Work students every success when they begin their weekly placement in September.

Summer Term 2017 57 Life of a Circuit Judge

Liverpool Circuit Judge

April 2017

During one of our Citizenship lessons we had a visit from a Liverpool Circuit Judge, Judge Parker who came in and told us about his job.

I got dressed up as a barrister. I felt a bit embarrassed dressing up in front of the whole of Y10 baby as I thought I would only have to dress up in front of the class.

I enjoyed hearing about the life as a judge and how crimes are solved, we did some role play and I enjoyed my role very much but I don’t think I’ll dress up again!

Megan Jones 10BA1

58 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School U- Explore... Students Explore Their Future Pathways

Creative Graphic We are very pleased that so many students are continuing to make effective use of U-Explore, the online interactive careers education site Design that the school is fully subscribed to. Here is a reminder of what U-Explore can offer and how you can make best use of it: - • Print • Promotions U-Explore can be used to find more about: · Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance • Creative Graphics · Year 9 Pathways · Work Experience preparation · Post 16 Options · Apprenticeships, BTECs and other vocational qualifications Cheshire’s Creative U-Explore focuses on the main industry sectors of work, linking Social Enterprise, part of students to the business community and also providing an insight into different working environments, through 360° virtual, interactive tours and video clips. The NeuroMuscular U-Explore really helps to raise awareness of what opportunities Centre, all profits go are available in a particular sector and what skills and qualifications students will need to get a job in that area.

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Summer Term 2017 59 Learning about

1. Reaseheath College or Work Placement Learningactivities, wrotefor kit lists, budgeted andWork... planned the journey. Some photos, on 2. School-based sessions led by page 51, show some of the challenges the BITE (Business, IT, and We have been really pleased with our they encountered over these two days! Economics) team group of Year 10 students who are now half-way through their Learning for Reaseheath College or Work Work course and have developed a What is Learning for Work? great range of valuable skills. Learning For Work is a two-year Placement: one day a week programme for selected students in In June these students took part in a Year 10 and 11 which takes two option Students study one of the following two-day Outdoor Pursuit residential, blocks on the timetable and has two courses from the College Vocational and ordered the food, planned the main components: - Opportunities Programme: -

Course Title Course Information Qualifications Working with crops & farm animals; Agriculture Maintenance of tools & equipment; City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Tractor operation & maintenance Land-based Studies Animal feeding & watering; Main- City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care taining animal accommodation; Land-based Studies or Pearson Handling, exercise & restraint. BTEC First Award in Animal Care Health & Safety; First Aid; Brick- Construction work; Carpentry & joinery; Using & Pearson Level 1 BTEC Certificate maintaining tools; Site maintenance. in Construction Horse care & management; Heath Equine & condition; Feeding & fattening; City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Grooming; Stable management Land-based Studies Preparing & cooking; understand- Food Studies ing balanced diets; planning & NCFE Level 1 and 2 Certificate in producing dishes for a purpose. Food Safety and Cookery Health & Safety; Engines & Motor Vehicle Maintenance Systems; Fast-fit Operation; IMIAL Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Ser- Electrical Systems. vice & Maintenance Engineering

Level 1 is equivalent to the new GCSE grades 3 and below; Level 2 is equivalent to the new GCSE grades 4 and above.

The college sessions take place every and returning for 3.30pm. Students are School-based sessions led by the BITE Wednesday or Thursday during term provided with overalls, boots and other team: three lessons a week. time and form part of the timetable of equipment and do not need to wear all students concerned. school uniform on these days. Our Year 10 Students have enjoyed a really successful year thanks to the Further information about Reaseheath Alternatively students can choose BITE team, particularly Mrs Lawson. College and the Vocational a work placement which links to The group has performed really Opportunities Programme courses their future career aspirations (e.g. well together and developed many offered by visiting their website: http:// hairdressing). This has led to a Saturday key entrepreneurial skills such as www.reaseheath.ac.uk/14-16-students/ job being offered to one of our students presentation, finance Transport to and from the college is this year. and communication. by minibus, leaving school at 8.45am 60 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School The sessions this year have included: - Calling all Year 10 Students... 1. Outdoor pursuit trip – students have paid for 70% of this trip with all the events they have organised. They have had to Work Experience week is order the food, plan the activities, write clothing lists, budget and plan the journey on route map etc. only eleven months away! so all aspects of the planning of the trip. Work Experience: Monday 25th 2. ECDL – two-thirds complete - Level 2 qualification, industry to Friday 29th June 2018 recognised (min. grade a C). • The last week of best matches their interests and 3. Level 2 food preparation and June next year interests and aspirations can hygiene (industry recognised is Work Experience possible future lead to. qualification). week; this means career pathway • The most useful that Year 10 students it is usually best placements are 4. LIFE finance course - Level 1 course will be off-timetable if students are able that could lead on to level 2. those that have for the week and be to arrange their own some relevance able to get valuable placements, with the 5. Charity Projects – Macmillan to a possible experience of the help of parents and Cancer Coffee morning - huge future career, so it world of work and any contacts success, food bank collected over is worth considering 600+ food items. a possible future through friends carefully what is career. or family that most appropriate. 6. Sweetie project - several may exist. entrepreneur projects • Research continues Any students who manufacturing sweet products to show that in a • A list of some may find difficulty and selling at school events the highly competitive possible placement finding something whole group had to work as a jobs market relevant options is available appropriate team - planning the purchasing of work experience on the PATHWAY should contact sweets, finance pitching for the can make a huge section of our Mrs Karen Varley, initial capital to LG, difference to school website; this our work experience communication and marketing students’ shows over 120 coordinator in the and then selling on at the events. employability. different employers school office as she 7. First Aid - to be completed in July. Work Experience who have been should be able to also helps with happy to host help with making 8. Young Enterprise - worked with future decision placements in some suitable a business advisor to set up their making about previous years. contacts. own business - they did several careers; students • In the meantime • Further details mini projects such as popup can understand students are regarding Year 10 photo booth and offered a service work likes and encouraged to Work Experience of classroom display boards dislikes better, learn make use of the will be given to (example outside room 4). about an occupation ‘Search’ facility students next term and decide whether 9. Sessions on personal hygiene, through U-Explore but it is never too it is for them. political parties, diets and healthy (www.u-xplore.com) early to start eating and topical events/news • So that students to find all about the thinking about what and how it affects them to ensure are able to gain Related Job Roles provide a really they have an understanding of current affairs. a placement that that different great experience.

10. Record of Achievement folders to be provided to hold all their certificates. Students will create employability audit, example cover letters for jobs, CV etc. that will help them when they leave school and have work experience evidence.

Congratulation to all our students! “Our aim is to ensure that all students are given the best start for a rewarding future career during their time at Christleton so they can move on to a secure working future, whether it be at age 16, 18, 21 and beyond.”

Summer Term 2017 61 Parents’ Evenings:

The format of Parents’Could Evenings has full reports,We access to LessonDo Monitor Better…?• Many staff very flexible (e.g. taking been debated at Leadership Group, scores and teacher comments through on additional appointments) The Governors Meetings, and Student SIMS Learning Gateway, and the main concern about the current Council this year to try to solve the main facility to email all subject teachers system which has been raised by problem of not enough appointment directly. If parents are keen to talk with some parents is the difficulty of slots available for parents who a particular subject teacher at a time getting appointment slots for every require them. other than Parents’ Evening then this teacher that they would like to see. can also be arranged. We do feel it is important that it is the To try and facilitate greater availability individual subject teacher who meets Our current format does have a number of appointments we hope to trial a with parents. There are also regulations of positive attributes which we should different approach next term with our from the Department for Education be careful not to lose: Year 9 Parents’ Evening; we are looking which stipulate the number of hours • Feedback from parents at the end at offering two sessions for parents, teachers are required to work in school, of each event is largely positive one from 2.30 to 4.00pm, and the and these are the regulations we follow. second from 4.30 to 7.00pm. This would Because of this, subject teachers are • Each event generally runs smoothly increase the time slot from two-and-a- limited to a time slot of two-and-a-half and is very well organised half hours to four hours per teacher and hours per year group which means should allow more teachers to be seen. there is a limit on the number of • Parents value individualised Further details will be given to Year 9 appointments that can be made. comments parents next term and we will review the success of this different format • High attendance from parents; There are other ways that we try to usually between 90 and 95% following the event. ensure parents can receive meaningful turnout feedback. These include interim and Mr A J Francis Assistant Headteacher “Can You tell Me More About What You Do……?” Advance Notice: Careers Information Evening: Wednesday 15th November 2017

• Following on from really successful • The evening will be a great • Previous year’s events have featured events over the last five years, we opportunity for all students from dozens of different representatives, are now planning our sixth annual Year 7 to 11 and also lower and including organisations such as Careers Information Evening with upper sixth-formers, together with Airbus, Energy Innovation Centre, the aim of making this event even interested parents, to find out more Essar Oil, and Vauxhall Motors. bigger and better. about the future world of work. We are always looking to expand the range of organisations involved, • In addition to having representatives • The event is a part of our on-going and would welcome approaches from a wide range of different commitment to raising students’ from any companies wishing to occupations on hand to give aspirations and encouraging them take part this year. individual advice and an insight into to think about future pathways; the what their job involves we also evening aims to inspire students to • Please make a note of the date hope to make a selection of find out more about the career paths in your diaries. If you are able to workshops available for the available and to meet people from a come along as a representative for benefit of our students. variety of different occupations. a particular business, company or occupation, please contact Karen Varley by email: [email protected]

62 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School SportsSports SectionSection

DukeDuke ofof Edinburgh’sEdinburgh’s AwardAward 20172017 ReviewReview This year has seen another increase in numbers across the award at all levels.

120 Bronze, 50 Silver and an possible in school, especially amazing 42 Gold students have the expeditions, to parents for signed up this year to complete encouraging their sons and their personal challenges. Hours daughters through the sections of volunteering, physical activity, and also driving them to the learning a new skill, combined training, practice and tests. At with overnight expeditions and this time of year it is always residential section at Gold have important for students to get all meant these students have evidence uploaded to edofe so I been developing themselves in can approve it and send it off for numerous ways. final approval with DofE and then present each student with their A huge thank you to all staff certificate and badge. and volunteers for giving up their time to make the award Summer Term 2017 63 ...continued overleaf Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 2017 Review ...continued

This award is fun and rewarding journey where students grow in confidence and become more independent, achieving a DofE Award opens doors to education and employment opportunities for any young person. Volunteer, get fit, learn, go on expeditions… it’s one amazing adventure after another that you’ll never forget. What are you waiting for? Silver DofE Want to get involved next year? Look out for the launch events. As the frosty nights became shorter Yr 9 Bronze Information evening the first Duke of Edinburgh’s for parents and students - Award of the year set out for Monday 16th October 6:30pm the Moel Famau, local Area of school hall Outstanding Natural Beauty. 9 Year 10 - Information for students, teams of intrepid Yr 10 students Thursday 9th November, 3:30pm fresh from their Bronze Award and Lecture Theatre Silver expedition training took on Year 12 - Information for students, the 3 day challenge. Their journey Thursday 12th October, 3:30pm included the summit of Moel Famau Lecture Theatre and camping in 2 diverse camping DofE expedition dates for sites, one with all the mod cons 2017/18 will be available on and the other a field with toilet the DofE section of the school sheds and a cold water tap. All website. teams were successful and are now preparing for their assessed A huge thank you to all staff expedition in July. and volunteers for giving up their time to make the award Mrs Humphries possible in school, especially the expeditions and to parents for encouraging their sons and daughters through the sections and also driving them to the training, practice and tests. At this time of year it is always important for students to get all evidence uploaded to edofe so I can approve it and send it off for final approval with DofE and then present each student with their certificate and badge.

Mrs Humphries 64 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Bronze DofE Reflections CricketCricket DofE has been a good experience. You get a good sense of achievement when you complete it. Its also very rewarding but you have to persevere and be resilient when there are tough times and keep a positive mindset. DofE has Cricket at Christleton has continued to been very challenging but it’s develop again this year, with many more 100%worth it. Our team found DofE very good Team 11 Amelia, Abby, Ellie, even though the sun sucked pupils getting involved than in recent Emily and Hannah the energy out of us. We all years. The under 13’s and under 15’s have enjoyed the beautiful scenery played crash and bash games against and exploring the countryside. Tarporley, Bishops Heber, Abbeygate, Also we would recommend a Upton and Kings, with most being very smaller team having worked in exciting, close affairs. a small and large team. Team 18 Mikey, Rory, Danny In the Cheshire Cup, the U13’s were and Piers unfortunately knocked out by Tarporley in an amazing game, which our opponents only succeeded due to some outstanding Dofe was an action packed walk, batting from one individual. The score which was really fun especially could have been much more one with our friends. We enjoyed sided without Ted Bolton’s and Jacob being one with nature and gazed Mullineux’s high standard on bowling. on marvelous views. Overall it was a good experience and we The first Cheshire cup fixture for the learned lots from this expedition U15’s was away against Weaverham in Team 12 Nathan, Will, Mikey, I enjoyed DofE so much Monty and Dylan Hugo that I might do Silver. The early May. The hosts were in to bat first, atmosphere at the campsite and despite excellent bowling stints from was thrilling. DofE allowed us Henry Barwise and Louis Mullineux, set a to be more active and a fun challenging total for Christleton to beat. form of exercise. I thought it However dominant batting displays from was an insightful experience Reg Wyatt, Max Wade and Hannah Snape of the countryside. The feeling secured a comprehensive victory. of isolation and self sufficiency is a valuable one. It makes us We would love for as many people realise what a calm, peaceful, as possible to be involved in Cricket fresh world there is hidden away and anyone is welcome at training Me and my team did DofE because from the busy world of work and on Thursdays after school. If you are it is a good bonding time for school. me and my fellow chums and Team 17 Chris, Alex R, Isaac, interested in playing for fun, competitively, it’s a really good experience. Edward, Alex B, Max and Harry or just seeing what Cricket is all about, Furthermore it’s a great Christleton Cricket Club are looking for achievement and it looks epic on new players to join their junior section. your CV. For more information, please speak to Team 4 Tom B, Toby, Joe, Herby, Mr Hesketh. Will, Sahil and Lawrence Summer Term 2017 65 GymGym andand DanceDance ShowShow 20172017 The annual gym and dance show took place on Tuesday 25th April 2017 and thanks to Mr Clark and his student assistants this year’s show was once again a success, some may say even better than last year!

As always, the dancers, led and Their fearlessness and confidence choreographed mainly by Elle clearly shone through on the Moulson, Ellie Brickland and night with everything running Michael Dean, showed off their so smoothly. talents excellently through precise and mesmerising execution. It was Christleton is proud of clear how much effort had been put each performer and the into each individual routine from effort and dedication both the dancers themselves and they devoted to this their choreographers, never failing year’s show which was to impress. shown through their incredible costumes and This year, the gymnasts have faultless performances. yet again pulled out even more Gym club has been impressive moves which seemingly running at lunchtimes since wowed the audience which was September, allowing lots of clear through their astounded time for the identification of expressions. Year on year, with new gymnastic talent, the help from Hannah Lathaen, practice and fine-tuning of skills, Naomi Davies and Antony Foster and a lot of fun to be had! (who has performed in every single show since its creation Without the help of Mr Clark, his and sadly had to say goodbye student leaders, the backstage this time), the gymnasts crew and the student’s themselves seem to perform the show wouldn’t have been as bigger and big of a success as it was. better ideas on the floor Well done to everyone who and vault to took part, keep up the hard keep the work and see you next year!! audience on their Hannah Lathaen and toes. Naomi Davies

66 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Barcelona Year 7 Chester & District Rounder’s Football Tournament

Tour 2017 This year are Year 7 Rounder’s team entered the tournament at Bishop’s hoping to end their season on a high. The girls played in a pool against Abbey Gate, Queens, Queens Park High School, Tarporley and Bishop Heber. There first On Friday 26th May, bright and early in the game got off to a strong start against Abbey Gate with some strong bowling from Iona morning, 89 pupils and 9 members of staff Willcock and brilliant fielding from both Becca jetted off on the Christleton High Barcelona Beauchamp and Charlotte Harrison. 2017 football tour (via Munich and Frankfurt!). Unfortunately the team just missed out on the win with the final score being 4-4, but not all hope as lost as we entered our next match. The next match was the team’s hardest competition, The final full day on tour, began The tour was off to a fast start, with all Queens, the girls went in with a positive mind- with arguably the highlight of the teams playing their first competitive set and did not let this distract them. After trip, a training session with FC game on the Saturday. Every team strong play from both sides we were not able Barcelona coaches. The players faced a very high standard of to keep up with Queens resulting in a loss. The were put through their paces in opposition and it showed all players team were now switched on and ready to play a two hour session, focussing the standard they would have to be their next match against Queens Park. We had on possession, passing and at to compete in Barcelona! The first excellent play from India Roberts on 3rd base control, with all pupils enjoying day ended in a more relaxed fashion, stopping the rounder’s been scored, as well the experience and some making with everyone spending time playing as some amazing fielding from Bo Tyler-Smith significant progress in their volleyball and swimming at the beach. and Lucy Goodier. The exceptional team work footballing ability. from all resulted in the team’s first win of 3 ½ rounders to 5, the girls were thrilled with the Once again, the coaches who result and ready to play Tarporley. work with the best players in world football, commented on the The team started with winning the coin toss quality of Christleton’s footballers resulting in the girls fielding first, this allowed and complemented their fantastic them to see what they were up against. The attitude and effort. Once changed girls fielding had improved hugely with Eva and refreshed, players were then Curran and Klara Webster stopping Tarporley taken on a short coach tour of from scoring any ½ Rounder’s. It was a very Barcelona, finishing at the famous close game but the girls managed to win by Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, just ½ Rounder, with the final score been 4 ½ with its amazing views across the The morning of day two, players were - 5. The last match was against Bishop Heber, city. From there, players walked to straight back into the high intensity the girls were nervous as this was the decider the 1992 Olympic park. of Spanish football, participating in a to see who got into the semi-finals. The girls training session with La Liga side, RCD started the game batting, Heber were strong After the sightseeing, all teams Espanyol. The training was competitive on their fielding but this didn’t stop Lowri played their final games, which and energetic and the weather Sadler from getting some big hits. The girls again were very well matched, extremely hot, but all Christleton pupils unfortunately did not manage to win this match intense fixtures, with 3 out of 6 conducted themselves exceptionally, with a loss of 7-3, this meant their tournament teams getting at least a draw. with the coaches commenting on had come to an end. However, the girls stayed All of the fixtures played were their professionalism and high ability. in high spirits and are rearing to go into the Year challenging and allowed the After getting rehydrated and fed, all 8 tournament stronger and better than ever! players headed to the Camp Nou, FC players to experience a different footballing style and culture from Barcelona’s famous stadium, for a tour Players of the tournament went to Grace Davies the cold, wet and muddy winters of of the ground and facilities. The tour and Iona Willcock, a huge well done to all girls north west England! taught pupils about the history of the that took part and we look forward to going club, its successes and gave an insight for the win next year. Barcelona 2017 was an outstanding into how a the world’s leading football Miss Mooney club is run. After the Camp Nou tour, tour, providing once in a lifetime players had time to relax at the beach experiences that many pupils once again. will remember for the rest of their lives. Day three began with a return to RCD We can’t wait Espanyol for another training session, to go again before the second game of the tour in two years began. Christleton teams had obviously time! acclimatised to the Spanish heat, as all games were hard fought and tight affairs, with three of our teams ending up victorious over the Catalan opposition.

Summer Term 2017 67 DanceDance StarsStars atat WembleyWembley

Whilst most of us were fast asleep at 6.00am on Saturday 8th April, 60 Christleton students were making their way to Wembley Stadium to dance for Louisa Johnson! This day was the culmination of 40 a very small number of main stream dancers held firm until exactly the right hours hard work in the February schools. Our students performed time and started their first routine in time half term where our students were brilliantly during the rehearsal, so much with Louisa Johnson singing live. The working with professional dance so that the organiser mentioned our Christleton dancers were magnificent, choreographers to put together and school by name over the stadium’s perfectly in time, expressive and perfect several dance routines. The speakers on a number of occasions! energetic. The capacity crowd were choreography week was extremely cheering and enjoying both the singing intense and all in preparation for Once the rehearsals were done, the and dancing. All 60 students (from Years approximately 20 minutes dancing in students had a brief lunch break and 7 to 10) did not show any nerves at all and front of a packed Wembley Stadium. enjoyed watching the stadium filling produced an outstanding performance! up. The main event was the rugby Despite a very early start our dancers union game being played between Before leaving the pitch, Louisa Johnson were very lively on the bus, most Harlequins and Saracens. This is a thanked all the dancers and everyone left singing songs and a lot practicing local derby game and always attracts the pitch to extremely loud applause and and rehearsing some of the moves. big crowds and is always aired on an appreciative audience. Upon returning Mr Horrocks received a phone call on TV. As part of the occasion there is to their seats, everyone had extremely Friday informing him of a change in one a pre-game show and this year was red faces and everyone was perspiring of the dances, so Michael Dean took to headlined by Louisa Johnson (X-factor due to the energy they exerted and the the microphone to articulate this to the winner and singer of several UK heat of the day. Their task was done! The group. In fact, Michael was instrumental Number 1 hits). Our job was to be her rugby teams entered the pitch and the in the success of the dancing as after backing dancers! game shortly began. Despite the game the rehearsal week he was getting the being the main event, for our students whole group together regularly at lunch the main event was the incredible times in the dance studio to practice dancing they had just done and the the routines. rugby was just a side show!

Upon arrival at Wembley Stadium we On the return journey there were a lot were greeted by the company running of weary faces and a lot of sleeping. the dance and were led into the back The coach got back into school about stage area. Very few people get to 10.30pm – a very long and tiring day see this part of the stadium as this indeed! Such an amazing day always is reserved for performers and VIPs takes a lot of organising, effort and (such as Her Majesty The Queen!). commitment from a lot of people. Thank As we were led out onto the pitch you to Michael Dean who organised all side, the enormity of the occasion the students in lunch times to practice and the stadium hit everyone and the and refine the dance routines. A big excitement level was fever pitch! thank you to Mrs Cayeux (in the office) Before the big moment, a rehearsal for staying in over half term enabling the was needed. Christleton was in fact workshops to take place. Also a huge part of a large group (approximately thank you to the PE Team who acted as 1200 people in total) and a lot of At last our moment had come, the escorts for the day. But, the biggest thank organising was needed to get groups temperature had risen to 25°C – the you and congratulations must go to the onto the pitch, perform the dance and hottest day of the year so far. The students who participated in this epic get off the pitch. students were summoned onto the event. How many people can say they pitch and waited for Louisa Johnson performed with a Number 1 artist in front Most of the other groups were private to enter the stadium. The crowd was of 73, 000 people? They grabbed this dance schools or specialist performing at capacity – we were dancing in front opportunity, worked extremely hard and arts schools – it was particularly of 73,000 people! Louisa Johnson I am sure will have memories for a life gratifying to know we were part of entered and the crowd erupted! Our time. Well done all!

68 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School Year 8 Chester & District Rounders Tournament The year 8’s went into this tournament runners up from last year, but after a shaky rounders season with little match play behind them, all the girls including Miss Mckie were not so optimistic about their chances, this wasn’t helped by very late changes to the team.

The first game in the girls group was Kings Chester, the girls really pulled together and with some fantastic fielding skills (Catches) from Sophie Welch who was a late addition to the team, Christleton went into their 2nd innings chasing a score of 3 rounders. With some hesitancy and bad decision making we were down to just 4 batters with 6 balls to be played. Isobelle Gill pulled some fantastic hitting out of the bag and we managed to win 3 rounders to 3 1/2. Sophie Welch received player of the match.

Our 2nd game in our group was Blacon, our rivals in rounders and we knew it was going to be tough. Our fielding was superb, Eve Tingey as backstop and Sophia Wade on first base were unstoppable getting 6 of their 9 players out in their innings. We had 6 ½ rounders to chase and with some fantastic hitting from all the girls, we managed to draw the game. Both Sophia and Eve received player of the match.

Next up was Abbey Gate, whom we had played a friendly against and won but that was not something we could use as an advantage now. Lucy Wood came in for Sophie Welch, again as a last minute replacement. Abbey Gate chose to Field first and rounders from Sophie, Isobelle and Rebecca Duffy gave Christleton 4 rounders. Cerys Wojtan was the player of the match holding a strong position on 2nd base and helping beat Abbey Gate 2 rounders to 4.

There was suspense when finding out if we were through to the semi – finals as we had 2 wins and a draw exactly the same as Blacon. It was decided that Balcon came top of the group with them scoring more rounders 21, and we were 2nd with a score of 14. So Queens would be our semi-final opponents, and with both Cerys Wojtan and Eve Tingey unavailable we went in a player short and the girls having to play a different formation. The girls started well, batting first and scoring a very decent score of 5 1/2 rounders. Fielding started well with the girls communicating and backing each other up but a few mistakes were made and the girls lost concentration losing the game 11 rounders to 5 ½.

Miss McKie’s player of the tournament is Isobelle Gill as her batting and fielding skills were exceptional. All the girls played well and should be very proud, shame their season had to end with a defeat.

Miss McKie Summer Term 2017 69 RugbyRugby A very competitive released Daniels Jerjomins out on the wing to race past everyone to level things up. Half year in rugby time came just after another agonising Heber try to force an culminated in the important team talk from James Preston, with organisation and last term with 3 discipline the key. The response was fast as another semi-finals, 2 finals Christleton try made it 10-10 and then soon after Ayo Kadiri and 1 trophy. stormed over the line carrying 3 Heber players on his back as well After dominating the quarter final as the ball to put them ahead. against Helsby last term, Year 8 Character was tested as Heber earnt themselves a bye in the semi- scored another to set up a tense finals of the Chester and District finish, but leadership from man- cup so were automatically in the of-the-match Josh Walley inspired their last match would see Christleton final. However, both Year 7 and a fantastic team try to win the through to the knockout rounds in Year 9 were handed a difficult trip game 20-15 and send Christleton 2nd place. to Bishop Heber, and to add to the into the final. drama both games were played Again a strong start saw them score simultaneously on pitches side by Year 10 travelled to Lymm High first, but they were quickly pegged side. Year 9 started strongly against School for the Cheshire Sevens back and went behind with 2 good a team unit of very physical Heber tournament at the end of March Wilmslow tries. The boys’ spirit was players and defended superbly, as one of the underdogs of the never dampened however and the keeping the score at 0-0 until event competing against many star performers of the tournament; just before half time when the private schools well renowned Archie Roebuck, Ali Roberts and Christleton wall was finally for their standard of rugby. Drawn Dylan Bevan-Jones all stood tall and broken down. in a group with St Ambrose, gave everything to the cause. Two Sandbach and Wilmslow it was remarkable tries put Christleton ahead Unfortunately, this unleashed a obvious this would be extremely and on course for a stunning victory torrent of Heber attacking play tough. Losing the opening game as the Wilmslow coaches had their now full of confidence. Despite of the tournament to St Ambrose heads in their hands. never giving up and some spirited by 8 tries to 1 didn’t help matters. defence, Heber proved themselves However, with a long break But it was not to be. Joy turned to too good for Christleton on the day, before their next game the boys despair with the last play of the running out 31-0 winners. Danny had an opportunity to watch and game as a controversial high tackle Reid deserves special praise for learn effective ways of playing from Wilmslow was not given by the his constant determination and Sevens – a version of the game referee which resulted in them gaining discipline throughout. rarely played at Christleton. possession of the ball and running through to score and give them Across the way Year 7 went into As the second game began there victory. Disappointment was written battle with their counterparts in was a new intensity within the across the faces of everyone from what turned out to be their closest team and 3 tries were scored Christleton, and the players on the contest of the season. After a in quick succession against a pitch fell to the ground completely cagey start, it was clear Christleton strong Sandbach team who spent. Despite their earlier wouldn’t coast to victory here and then mounted a comeback, but win they finished 4th they needed to be at their best. Christleton held on to surprise in the group on Unfortunately, gaps appeared in everyone and blow the group points the usually watertight defence and wide open. It soon became clear Heber went over to put Christleton that St Ambrose of the first game behind for the first time in the were head and shoulders above competition. This sparked the boys everyone and points difference into life though and they began between the other 3 teams was pushing back and eventually close. A win against Wilmslow in

70 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School a few tries and thoroughly demoralised their opposition by half time. After the break a bit more fight was shown from the boys in yellow, as David Barker nearly broke through to get over the line only to get tackled 5m out. Louis Jones of year 7 was the stand-out performer due to his never-say- die attitude in the tackle against several boys twice the size of him. Bishop Heber eventually ran out comfortable winners to win the trophy for the 2nd year running, but Christleton deserve praise for getting this far and their good performances all year round.

For year 7, going into the Chester and District Final represented their last match of the year and an opportunity to finish on a real high. Upton were the opponents, a team faced earlier in the year and beaten comfortably so the lads were in good spirits expecting the title. scored (and would have gone Complacency perhaps set in a little through if the tournament was too much though as a close start done on points difference!). All in and much improved defence from all, the boys did themselves proud Upton kept the score at 0-0 for against some top teams and made 20minutes until Archie Ford finally a big stride for the reputation for found a gap and danced through Christleton High School as a rugby to put his team on top. playing school. After this, Christleton seemed to Back to the Chester and District click into gear and scored tries 2 Cup and year 8 now completed the and 3 in quick succession before trilogy of Bishop Heber matches half time despite taking injuries to on a very hot day with a very hard Ben White and Josh Walley who surface. A few injuries meant that reluctantly had to come off. Again the squad was not at full strength, though as the foot came off the gas missing a couple of important from Christleton, Upton upped their players. Arguably Bishop Heber’s game and scored 2 tries to make a strongest year group took full real game of it. Daniels Jerjomins, advantage of this fact and showed often the rescuer with his blistering no mercy with their attacking pace, scored a typical try running physical presence too much for about 50m around the defence to the Christleton defence. preserve the 2 try lead at 4-2. The They quickly match then levelled off with both racked teams scoring tries to go 4-3, 5-3 up and 5-4 until Archie Ford again took control and scored his hat- trick try to win the game, the cup and kept the 100% winning record up since these boys arrived at Christleton last September.

A fantastic achievement by a fantastic group of boys with fantastic potential. Next year they will look to continue dominating the local area but also enter county and national tournaments to really test their mettle. Watch this space!

Summer Term 2017 71 Netball NetballThe next match was against Kings, Year 7 Christleton again played their best Cheshire with some good interceptions made by Lucy Goodier, but missed County Schools out with 4 goals to 0. With more Netball practice and a little bit more work Netball we are hopeful for the C team to Tournament come back fighting for a win! This tournament was the first Players of the tournament went to tournament that the girls had Eva Curran and Lucy Goodier for played together since starting at the C team. A huge well done to Christleton in September. The team all girls that took part and we included; Becca Beauchamp, Klara look forward to going for the Webster, Charlotte Harrison, Sophie win next year. Grainger, Issy Durrant, Evie Bradley, Erin McDonnell and Jemma Miss Mooney Harvey. The girls played against 12 teams from all across Cheshire including tough competition Year 7 A - from schools such as Lymm High School and Kings Chester School. Team Chester After many tough games, the girls & District unfortunately missed out on a place in the finals. Netball

They had a play off for sixth and fifth place and managed to win! Making them 5th out of 12 teams. This was an amazing achievement for a young developing team, which made the coaches and teachers extremely proud! Well done girls, let’s go for the win next year!

Miss Devaney Year 7 C team Chester The year 7 A team played & District extremely well in the Chester and Tournament district tournament. The first game they won 11-0 against Queens Park The C team have got off to a rocky high with strong centre passes, season due to not having many great attackers and accurate shots. practices and still gelling together The girls were delighted to start off as a group, however they entered in such a good way. The second the tournament full of energy and game against Queens there was ready to give 100% effort. Their first a quick switch of players and rivals were Upton, in this match we excellent play by goal defence, had some lovely attacking from Charlotte Harrison. In the end Eva Curran and Anya Hope but they won 7-0, another great unfortunately lost with 0 goals to 1. win for Christleton.

72 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School The 3rd game was played against abbey gate. This was Year 7 B Team Year 8 the first game where they let the opposition score a goal. There Chester & Cheshire Netball was good communication and District Netball County Schools Netball team work within the Christleton side. Although this was not our Tournament Netball best game at half time we came The year 7 B team girls started their Tournament away with a score of 5-1.In the tournament well with a big win of next half the team came together 8 goals to 1 against Upton, they The year 8 team all arrived at Whitby with some great interceptions and then entered their second match High School for this year’s Cheshire Sophie Grainger helped break the with confidence but unfortunately Schools Netball Tournament in good opposition’s centres. The end missed out on a win due to a few spirits after winning the Chester & score was 12-1 and the player of errors made by all with the final District Tournament the week before. the match was Evie Bradley. score been 3 goals to 2. However The first game was sloppy and it took they did not let this defeat them the girls far too long to wake up, The Game 4 was a strong match for and came back with a massive 12 Grange capitalised on our mistakes Christleton. They were playing goals to 0 win against Abbeygate and we went down 7 goals to 4 with Bishops bluecoat and lost our with Harriet leading the team well Ella Maltby receiving player of the first centre which lead to bishops as centre and taking good control match. After this loss the girls quickly scoring but this motivated the girls of the game. got into their stride with one draw and and at half time the score was 7-2. three wins in the next consecutive After a team talk at halftime, the In the semi-finals the girls played games. The draw came from Holmes girls kept up the good work and the Kings the hosts; the girls were very Chapel at 5-5 with Cerys Wojtan attackers worked well together to nervous for this match knowing being awarded player of the match score even more goals leading to that Kings are a strong side. In a for her fantastic attacking play. a final score of 16-3. very tense first half the girls were The next game was a win against 1 goal behind but managed to pull Lymm High School which ended 8-1 After winning all their matches through and win the game, with a and the player of the match being in their round the girls managed very close 4 goals to 3 finish, they Amelia Williams, who was on fire to get through to the semi-finals had now made it into the finals! against Upton. Overall they In the finals they came back up played really well however for against Bishop Heber, who they improvement they could be more had lost against in the opening accurate with their passes into the group matches. As it was the shooting circle, Sophie Grainger end of the tournament there was played exceptionally well making some sloppy play by both and lots of great interceptions, after a unfortunately Christleton missed lot of hard work the girls won with out on the win with a final score a score of 9-2. of 8 goals to 2. Although we did not come first the B team should In the finals they were up against be very proud of themselves kings and close starting half the for coming second in their first girls managed to pull away in the tournament together. second half. Their passes varied as they were against tougher Players of the tournament went to in defence. Kings Macclesfield was competition. The man of the match Ailidh Jones and Harriet Murray the next game in which Christleton was Evie Bradley and Rebecca for the B team. dominated and the game finished Beauchamp…. The final score was 7-1, with player of the match going 8 – 10, a close match but a great Miss Mooney to Sophia Wade. Another game of win for Christleton making them domination by Christleton ended at a Chester and District Champions!!! 7-2 win against Fallibroome. The last game came around and Amelia Williams 8K1, it was a very close game between Rebecca Duffy 8BY1 Christleton and their fierce rivals and Kings Chester (whom Christleton had Aiofe Higgins 8BA1 beat in the final to become Chester & District Champions) the game was tense and both teams were

Summer Term 2017 73 playing with intensity and passion. brilliant shots by Emma Wood Unfortunately a couple of mistakes Year 8’s B and Alice Bailey, leading the final cost us the match and the win went score to be 6 - 11 to Christleton and to Kings 7-6. The player of the match team Chester securing them a place in the semi was received by Connie Trollope and District - finals. who has been fantastic in the role In the semi -finals the girls played of WA all tournament. Overall this Netball the hosts Bishop Heber B team; meant that the girls finished 3rd in Tournament they played very well with much their group due to goal difference. better passes, strong defence and some great rebounds from Sophia The Year 8 B went to Bishops Miss Mckie would like to thank all Bailey. Although the opposing team Heber High School to compete the girls above as well as Rebecca were challenging the score at half in the Chester & District Duffy, Poppy Lewis and Nicole Ball time was 5 - 1 to Christleton. The Tournament in March. The girls for their hard work and dedication girls kept the great play up, putting adapted to some last minute this year even when she was off. I pressure on Bishops Heber and team changes and went on to am so proud of them all and look making brilliant inceptions. After a make the final. The team worked forward to next year. long match the girls secured a 7 - 3 well producing some very good win which took them through to interceptions and great shooting Miss Mckie & Miss Devaney the finals against Kings B team, a by Alice Bailey. known to be strong side.

The match was tight but Year 8 A Team unfortunately Christleton were Chester & losing at halftime with a score of 4 -3. Remaining resilient they District believed they still had time to On the 7th of March the Year 8 A pull it back. Both teams showed Team won the U13s Chester and good passes and great shooting District Netball Tournament held at in the second half but Kings made Kings Chester School. The team, some great interceptions and which consisted of Poppy Lewis, managed a 6 - 8 win. The girls Cerys Wojtan, Connie Trollope, played extremely well throughout Rebecca Duffy, Sophia Wade, Nicole the whole tournament and should Ball, Ella Maltby and Amelia Williams, be very proud, the player of the had a bit of a shaky start to the tournament went to Alice Bailey. tournament nevertheless they still The girls made a good start won all of their first round matches Amelia Williams 8K1 & with strong centre passes and comfortably. Rebecca Duffy 8BY1 interceptions. At halftime it was Their final match was against Kings 6 - 0 to Christleton and they Chester, who won their group also. maintained their winning streak At half time the match was 3-3 and with improved passes and when the final whistle blew the teamwork and the final score game was still even at 10-10. After was 9 -1 against Queens’ B team. deciding to go into extra time, the The next game against Bishops girls still managed to have equal Heber D team was just as good scores of 11-11. The teams decided to with great rebounds and brilliant play a ‘golden goal’ (next goal would shooting leading to the total win). A very tense few minutes for score to 11 - 0. Their last game both Miss Mckie who was umpiring in the opening group matches and myself on the sideline, finally the was against Kings C team and it girls managed to get the ball into the determined whether they would shooting circle and the golden goal get through to the semi - finals. was scored by GS Poppy Lewis. A The first half the girls’ passes fantastic and well deserved win for were not playing to their usual the girls. Miss Mckie and myself are high standard, and the score at very proud at how far the girls have half time was 3 - 2 to Christleton. come this year and Miss Mckie’s Following a team talk by their player of the season is Poppy Lewis. coach Emma Cresswell they soon brought it back with some Emma Cresswell 74 The Swan - The Magazine from Christleton High School the defending was better. Hatty The year scored again and the end score Year 9 was 3-2. The player of the match 8 C team was Katie she made really good Cheshire Chester & decisions throughout the match. County Schools The third game was against king’s District Netball b team. The Christleton girls were Netball Tournament moving into space much better Tournament and Tia made 2 great snatches which led to molly scoring the The Christleton year 9 team went first goal for Christleton. Despite into the tournament without a few the girls amazing playing the half of their usual players so there was a time score was 5-1 to kings. After real mix up in the team with players half time Freya Doyle was making playing outside of their usual positions. good passes and intercepting the The girls were playing a round robin ball really well. The girls definitely tournament and got off to a great start played better the second half but beating Helsby High School 6-4. The struggled with defending slightly. next game was onto Kings Chester The whistle blew and the end score who were going to be the teams was 8-1. Freya Doyle was the player hardest opposition, the result ended of the match. 12-5 to Kings despite some great goals from Christleton and some The final qualifying game was valiant defence. against Bishops Heber C team. The girls were making better and The C team were off to a great start more accurate passes and were against bishops Heber B team, with communicating much better. Molly a good snatch by Holly Reid and Davies scored again just before the great intercepting skills by Hatty half time whistle and the half time Bird which we then scored from. score was 1-0. After half time Holly The girls conceded 2 goals which really started to get more into the led the half time score to be 2-1. game with good snatches, good After that the girls came back with defending and good interceptions. excellent defending by Izzy Ellis The girls conceded no goals in and good pressure applied by all this game and the full time score the team. Hatty scored another was 1-0. With Holly Reid being the goal but then Bishops Heber came player of the match. back strong with the end score being 3-2 to bishops, the player of The girls played a great tournament the match was Hatty Bird. The girls had another tough game but just missed out on semi-finals next against Lymm High School and by coming in at 3rd place. Miss The second game they were despite being at a loss for most of the Mckie and Miss Callandar are playing against Upton’s b team. game managed to bring the game extremely proud of how far you Within the first few minutes of the to a close on a draw due to some have come this year. match Hatty had scored 2 goals. A excellent attacking play. The positive great start to the game! At half time play continued with a 7-4 win to Aiofe Higgins 8Ba1 the score was 2-1. After a quick Christleton against Bishops Bluecoat. team talk Katie started to make Following this game came a draw good decisions with the ball and against Bridgewater High School, and then a very well fought game ended in a close score of 5-4 to Wilmslow. Next came two great games for Christleton with two huge wins over their opposition, Queens School (11-2) and Kings Macclesfield (7-3). The tournament ended on a 6-3 loss to Upton. The games meant that overall the girls finished 3rd in their group of 10! Great effort!

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