THE BROOKSBANK SCHOOL SPORTS COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018

REPORTING ON OUR SUMMER TERM... AND WHAT A TERM IT’S BEEN! 2 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 3 GIRLS TO REPRESENT EUROPE MULTI-TALENTED BEN IN INTERNATIONAL SET ON SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES SPACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

DESIGN ALTHOUGH STILL IN YEAR 8, BEN MILLER HAS ALREADY HAD QUITE AN IMPACT AT COMPETITION BROOKSBANK, PRIMARILY ON HIS WORK FOR OUR SCHOOL COUNCIL. CORINNE BARKER AND GEORGIA Ben was recently elected to the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP); more on that story ASPINALL HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO later. On-side magazine caught up with this REPRESENT EUROPE IN INTERNATIONAL talented young man, who is determined SPACE DESIGN COMPETITION AT THE to make an impact on our democracy and shape the futures of young people. KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE IN JULY. “A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? However, as we all know, success sometimes EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR The news came in the wake of their success Energetic, confident and out-going. I like at the national finals at Imperial College comes at a price and competing at DONATIONS.” changing things and having a say about how London in March. “It was unbelievable news, international level will cost the girls around things run. I’m quite sporty too, and enjoy and made 42 hours of no sleep definitely £4,000 in flights and accommodation. road cycling and playing rugby. My dad was worth it! Amazingly, we were both selected to Enterprisingly, Corinne and Georgia have a semi-professional footballer - but I can’t go and compete!” said an ecstatic Corinne. been busy organising fundraising activities to stand football so we never talk about that! meet their expenses. The engineering and technology competition challenges students to design futuristic space Top of list was a Race Night organised by WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT settlements following a detailed brief. “At the the girls, especially for Brooksbank staff. BROOKSBANK IN SIX WORDS? regionals, we were working in teams of around The combination of bets, bar and supper on Changing things and having a say! 25 and had just nine hours to design our 2087 Friday, 18th May was a fantastic success and moon settlement. We had to meet requirements swelled funds by £1,200! CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT relating to human factors, structural engineering, YOUR RECENT ELECTION TO robots and operations such as water. Everyone They also set up a crowdfunding page on line worked extremely hard!” and received several substantial donations THE UKYP? from local businesses. Altogether, they have I was elected to the Youth Parliament in April, The national final was another step up for the raised £4,200, with the school making a with 861 votes. It was a Calderdale-wide girls! “After some masterclasses from leading generous contribution. election that included other high schools. I’m experts, we then had just 19 hours to design a elected for a one-year term, with a second Georgia hopes to study Natural Sciences at York more detailed settlement, to fulfil a much longer year to monitor my successor. Being head University next year while Corinne is planning to brief. We stayed up all night to get it finished, representative for Year 7 on our school study Medical Physics at Nottingham the following and then presented our design to a team of council last year, was an excellent training judges in a lecture theatre of 300 people!” year. Best of luck in the competition girls! ground for speaking up on behalf of others.

WHAT WILL YOUR WORK INVOLVE THAT’S QUITE A WORKLOAD, HOW AND WHAT ARE YOU MOST ARE YOU GOING TO FIT IT ALL IN? IN TRIBUTE TO MR NORMAN KEMP LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING? Lucklily, I have the support of a deputy who‘ll The Brooksbank School would like to pay enhanced the skills and experiences of to success in a number of competitions. That sounds like two questions! The UKYP is shadow me and help me with admin and day- tribute to Mr Norman Kemp, who passed our students. Norman worked closely with the Music a group of 300 11-18 year olds from across to-day issues. Plus I have a mentor to guide away recently. Norman was a member of our Department, to set up our annual Rotary the UK who voice their opinions to bring Norman was a huge supporter of the arts me through the fine detail. Governing Body. He was a familiar face at about social change and improve the lives of at Brooksbank. His membership of Elland Young Musician competition, and our English Brooksbank and a committed ambassador Department to popularise Youth Speaks, a young people. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF for several learning initiatives which greatly Rotary Club brought sponsorship which led public speaking competition. I’m really looking forward to getting involved IN TEN YEARS TIME? I’m aiming for Ox-bridge and then want The picture shows Norman with former in a variety of events, projects and campaigns during my term of office. I’m particularly to become a barrister. I would like to be a students Adam Crowther, Connor Fahey and looking forward to November, when we are all barrister because I want to get people out Maria Gomez, who won the Youth Speaks heading to the House of Commons in London. of trouble and I also enjoy debating and well Regional Final in June 2016 for a passionate We’ll be debating a wide range of issues, ‘arguing the toss’! speech about raising LGBTQA awareness such as developing a curriculum for life for among young people. all young people, making public transport Ben is a very determined youngster who is better, cheaper and accessible, giving 16 and already making his mark at Brooksbank. We We would like to send our condolences to 17-year-olds the right to vote in elections and are sure he will create a lasting impression Norman’s family as we remember the many referendums, and offering better protection on all those who come into contact with this years of service Norman gave to our school. from discrimination for LGBT+ young people. highly capable young man. AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR HEADTEACHER SHOWCASES A WEALTH OF

“FOR SOME, THE THOUGHT OF EVEN APPROACHING THEIR HEADTEACHER WOULD STUDENT TALENT AND CREATIVITY BE A TERRIFYING PROSPECT, AND WHAT OF THE OUTCOME? HOPEFULLY NOT A BLACKADDER-ESQUE BALDRICK MOMENT (HEEL OF HAND THUMPS HEAD; WHY DID I DO THAT!) IN MY CASE, A SENSE OF GRATIFICATION HIT ME – I CAME OUT OF THE LION’S DEN ALIVE AND IT WASN’T HALF BAD … PLUS THERE WAS NO “JAWS” MUSIC PLAYING!” GRACE GOODWIN REPORTS ON HER IMPRESSIONS ON MEETING MR MCCALLION, HEADTEACHER OF BROOKSBANK.

A CONCERN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE GROW YOUR RESILIENCE AND PERSONAL ROLE MODELS FOLLOW YOUR PASSION I soon set my preconceptions of Mr McCallion confesses he has been Headteacher stereotypes aside when Mr Mr McCallion’s belief in nurturing strongly influenced by three inspiring McCallion told me he didn’t expressly students’ resilience so they can face life’s leaders: Nelson Mandela, the South want to teach while a young teenager struggles flows throughout the interview. African anti-apartheid revolutionary CONNOR HAND – the option of joining the police was and political leader, the Indian leader, ROSIE ROBERTS shelved due to height restrictions. At Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King, 14 years old, he acquired a paper round the social activist and Baptist minister. JESS GRUNDY DELPHI HAIGH business with a friend. I was impressed, Several great musicians have been A Level and GCSE students have celebrated Presenting prizes for Art, Department Head fantastic and clearly demonstrates the hard given how hard it is to get a job these major influences too: Bob Dylan, Bruce the culmination of their courses at an Ms Lumb led the tributes to students’ hard work that students have put into their studies. days and the proliferation of zero- Springsteen, even the anarchic Sex impressive arthaus exhibition of their work. “The skills, creativity and dedication Opportunities to attend extra sessions hours contracts. Mr McCallion Pistols. If he could have dinner with work. REFINE brought together a stunning are needed in huge amounts to gain these after school and special Saturday morning collection of Art, Photography and top grades, and I would like to thank all our sessions have really paid off.” expressed his frustration at anyone, living or dead, it would Technology work from around 250 students. students for their effort and commitment.” the lack of well-paid jobs for have to be Bruce Springsteen young people when they because he would make less of REFINE opened on Tuesday, 5th June Examined art and technology courses leave high school, sixth a riot than Dylan or the Pistols! giving students and their families a chance regularly achieve outstanding results at the REFINE PRIZEWINNERS to view final pieces resulting from two school. “Students from all technologies have form and even university. years of passion and creativity. The show attained very high marks at GCSE and several He is concerned ART GCSE FAMILY encompassed a wide variety of media and have gained full marks for their controlled about the impact of techniques ranging from fine art painting, assessments,” said Mr Horrocks, Head of The Graphic Design Award - Leah Skotnicki Clearly, Mr McCallion has globalisation but strongly photography, mixed media, film and 3D work. Technology. “The quality of their work is The Photography Award - Leah Kalter supports the benefits of been a great influencer on his two children. His son is The Best Three-Dimensional Work - technology – adding that Shaun Birch our GCSE examinations a song-writer and musician The Best Drawing - Rosie Roberts should keep up with it. who travels around Europe playing music and his daughter The Best Painting - Delphi Haigh TEACHERS’ POWER TO is currently studying Languages INSPIRE at Oxford. Mrs McCallion says he’s ART A LEVEL like Bob Hoskins and Danny DeVito The Best Art show - Connor Hand Mr McCallion misses being on the (the two celebrities he has most often The Best Photography show - Emily Wright ground floor of the education system, been compared to) rolled into one. As the daily interaction with students and the the interview comes to a close, I find TECHNOLOGY GCSE impact a teacher can have on young minds, out that although he regards himself as Prize for Graphic Products - Anna Holmes “Teachers are in an incredible position of “Always follow your passion. Do the thing a strong-willed person, he says he can’t influence when they work with students.” that sets you alight,” he urges. “It’s easy resist a great album of music - or a good Prize for Resistant Materials - Seth Wells Remembering the influence his PE teacher, to have regrets, but if you follow your old turkey roast! I found Mr McCallion Prize for Food Technology - Luke Whitehouse Mr Fleming, had on him he says, “I could passion, your regrets will be minimised.” to be a completely genuine person with Prize for Textiles - Sarah Gill have strayed from the path by leaving school Mr McCallion’s mantra is embodied in a determination stronger than Danny at sixteen - something I was determined Brooksbank’s motto, Aspire and Achieve, DeVito’s eyebrows! to do”, had he not been inspired to be a an idea he introduced in 2008 after joining teacher by his mentor. “He restored my faith Brooksbank as Deputy Head. [in school] and kept me going.”

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The Tenner Challenge, a national enterprise event, was on offer. Georgia King, spokesperson for Koolio Cups said, given the Brooksbank twist, which transformed both gyms “Tenner has really challenged us to be creative and think into a buzzing market place, packed with excited young about how we are going to sell the product … it’s been really traders. Tenner Challenge rules are simple; £10 is pledged good!” “I’ve enjoyed the business side of things, like doing to each team to use as start-up capital. Then it’s up to calculations and things like that,” said Curtis Holt. teams to start thinking creatively about how to get their business venture up and running in order to turn as much Tenner is designed to be enterprising and engaging, and profit as possible. it certainly hit the mark. Students had spent three weeks planning their Tenner enterprises, developing a product or Some teams found their financial funny bone - Custard service, managing budgets and buying stock. Clean offered runny-custard soaked sponges to splat onesie-wearing team mates, while Pie Face execs took The event took place in the fourth and final week, with the cream pies without flinching! Others carved their niche in new start-ups running their stalls and activities all afternoon. catering, selling freshly-made chocolate-coated fruit kebabs “I got a lot of satisfaction from the challenge; my idea for and candy floss, and Koolio Cups cornered the drinks Pie Face came from our school show, ‘Grease’!” said market with their crushed ice, snow cones. Added James Bushnell. to the mix were bucket loads of stalls selling sweets The enterprise ticked all the right and enough doough-nut enterprises to rival boxes in a cool way, with students Krispie Kreme on their busiest day of the year. using their personal initiative and Young customers from Year 7 and 8 could growing their financial capabilities, not believe their eyes when they saw self-awareness and team working the cornucopia of mouth-watering delights skills into the bargain. ENTERPRISING STUDENTS COME UP TRUMPS IN TENNER CHALLENGE

WEDNESDAY, 14TH MARCH WAS TENNER CHALLENGE DAY AND STUDENTS FROM YEAR 9 SHOWED THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL METTLE DISPLAYING GREAT IDEAS AND TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM!

YOUR COMMENTS... “I’ve enjoyed the teamwork that’s gone into the project. Our ideas wouldn’t have been as successful without good teamwork,” said Lillie Belle Hunter. “It’s really boosted our business knowledge and taught us how to “We’ve learned some great work with money,” skills which will be really said Josie Magee. useful when we start applying for jobs,” said Eleana Dawson. PROM STARS SPARKLE IN WARM SUMMER SUNSHINE

OH, WHAT A SHOW! BROOKSBANK’S PROM FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS WAS A WONDERFUL EVENING WITH STUDENTS ARRIVING EARLY TO ENJOY THE 100 BROOKSBANK GIRLS MEET SPECTACLE AT ELLAND CRICKET CLUB. Joy filled the air as students promenaded in their beautiful dresses and smart suits in the summer sunshine. The event drew a large HOLLY LYNCH, MP FOR HALIFAX crowd of parents, who had come to see their sons and daughters sparkle and glow, and friends. The evening began with a motorcade of exceptional vehicles which On Friday, 9th March, we were delighted to At University, Holly studied History and Politics; and delighted to win the traditionally marginal was thrilling to watch. There were luxury cars, sports cars, vintage welcome Holly Lynch to Brooksbank. An she also took up playing rugby - an unlikely seat of Halifax - but that’s when the real work cars - even a tractor and a vintage single-decker bound for a audience of one hundred girls from across the choice, considering her petite frame. “Rugby starts! “I found out at 8am on Friday morning destination called Loads of Mischief. school gathered to meet the MP as part of our taught me to be brave, to step on the pitch and that I had been elected - on Monday morning I When an army tank trundled along the driveway, it brought gasps of International Women’s Day celebrations. Mrs to take on people who are much bigger than was on a train down to London. I had to find an amazement from guests, staff and well-wishers alike. As the army Lynch was introduced by Mrs Rawson, leader myself.” It would prove to be a great training office, somewhere to veli and a team of staff as green tank came to a halt, its lid flew open and out popped suited and of our Feminist Society and organiser of our ground for stepping into the political arena. well as trying to work how to be a new MP!” booted Sam Faulkner and James Bottomley! IWD celebrations. “If you get knocked down, you get back up The theme of the Prom was A Night at the Casino and inside the venue, again,” she said, “you step up and be brave.” Students learned that the process of becoming roulette and black jack tables and a photo booth had been specially Taking her place at the lectern, the diminutive an MP is a swift one. “You become an MP laid on for Year 11s to enjoy. “Attendance was 100%!” smiled Head of thirty-one-year-old spoke in clear, confident Holly is a big advocate of the benefits that immediately! It was quite challenging and Year Mr Callery, who organised the event. tones. It was immediately clear to us that public playing sport can bring to individuals, “Sport getting used to the inner workings of parliament speaking was something she did rather a lot of. gives us transferable life skills that are really was a steep learning curve,” she admitted, and Year 11 student Byron James was crowned Prom King and, for the beneficial. It brought out she is thankful for the fantastic support she has first time ever, Mr Callery was delighted to announce the appointment confidence and strength received from other women. of two Prom Queens. These were twin sisters, Lily and Grace Best. in me.” All these “It was an unforgettable evening and a great pleasure to pay tribute to interests would prove to Since making her maiden speech in the a fantastic group of students,” said Mr Callery. be excellent foundations House of Commons on 9th June 2015, Holly to becoming an MP. is enjoying a number of key roles. She is the “What appealed [to Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group me] about politics, was on Fairtrade and a Co-Chair of the British not the shouting and Museum group and Population, Development HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SHARES HIS squabbling of party and Reproductive Health group. On 3rd July politics, rather the 2017, she was appointed Shadow Flooding STORY WITH STUDENTS IN YEAR 9 working together with and Coastal Communities Minister within the as many people as Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team by possible. I wanted to Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. THANK YOU TO AREK HERSH MBE AND HIS WIFE JEAN FOR COMING fix and sort things, and Holly’s week is divided into two; Monday to TO BROOKSBANK AND SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES OF LIFE UNDER would probably have Thursday is spent in London and Friday to THE BRUTAL NAZI REGIME OF THE EARLY 1940S. become a police officer HOLLY MEETS MEMBERS OF THE BROOKSBANK FEMINISTS SOCIETY Sunday is spent in Halifax. Luckily, Holly has a if I hadn’t become a team of staff that enable her to be the best that member of parliament.” For the next 30 minutes, Holly told us about she can be. She has three members of staff It was a riveting reality check about the horrors After two years in the camp, Arek was sent camp; it was this knowledge of what to do and her election to the Labour Party and her life as Applying to become a candidate for the Labour (two case workers and an office administrator) of the holocaust, and students listened intently home to his family. “I was [reunited] with my how that increased his chances of survival. Party was a big decision for Holly. “At first, I at her Halifax headquarters and a parliamentary to 90-year-old Arek and 85-year-old Jean, as a busy MP. You could hear a pin drop in the mother, sisters and brother, my father had Arek was one of the lucky ones who were main hall, as the girls listened carefully to Holly’s couldn’t think of anything worse! The scrutiny assistant in Westminster, to help with speech they recounted life in the death camps when already been sent to a concentration camp Arek was just a boy. eventually liberated, by the Soviet Army, after every word. ... the criticism!” she confessed. “What writing and research. and we never saw him again.” appealed to me was the opportunity to fix the collapse of the Nazi regime at the end of Holly was just twenty-nine when she was Arek, who was born in Sieradz Poland, was We learned that Holly grew up in Northowram and problems - the kind of problems that you don’t In 1944 he was rounded up again, put on a the war. He was among a fortunate group of elected to represent her home town of Halifax. just 11 years old when he was sent to his first went to Brighouse High School. “I was tenacious get in other jobs.” goods train and shipped to Auschwitz. Within 300 Holocaust-surviving girls and boys who “It’s not that young in any other job, but it is concentration camp, following Nazi Germany were evacuated to the Lake District. Arek and at school,” she said, “always asking questions!” hours of arriving, he was given a shower (his Application was quickly followed by a rapid young for an MP.” She is currently the fourth invasion of his home country. The camp Holly’s parents worked in the emergency services; Jean are now proud grandparents who lives in sequence of events. Holly, who was up against youngest member in the House of Commons started out with 2,500 men – 18 months first in six months), his hair was shaven off Mum was a nurse and Dad was a police sergeant. Yorkshire. Says Arek, “I was desperate to survive, five other candidates, had a twenty-minute and often gets comments about how young she later only 11 were alive. “I survived because and was he was given a new name - B7608 – It was their sense of public service and duty that I wanted to know what life was all about.” interview with the Deputy Leader of the Labour is. (The average age of MPs elected at the 2017 I worked for the camp commander, he must which was tattooed on his arm. “I remember had a lasting effect on Holly, “It stayed with me,” Party (Harriet Harman, no less) and spoke General Election was 50 years old.) have taken pity over me as he’d leave bread the size of the place, it was enormous,” said We would like to thank Arek and Jean Hersh she admitted. “People often ask me if I went to for me when I went to his house,” said Arek. “It at hustings. Arek, who was 14 at the time. for coming into Brooksbank to share their Eton or Oxford or Cambridge - I tell them I went Meeting Miss Lynch, and discovering her was a tough camp, people were being beaten harrowing story. to an ordinary school and come from an Holly was selected to be Labour’s candidate, determination to make the world a better place, up around me, others were being hung and I Arek told students of the lessons he had ordinary background.” and just seven weeks later, Holly was surprised had been both inspiring and interesting. was terrified, but I got used to it.” learned whilst in the previous concentration

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CLIPBOARDS GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS AT THE READY CHECK OUT LIVERPOOL’S WITH MRS JORDAN! URBAN UPGRADE

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There’s no doubt that Liverpool has a rich at Pier Head, we took in the retail mecca While at Liverpool One, students carried out cultural heritage too, with its excellent that is Liverpool ONE, areas undergoing a survey among members of the public, to galleries and museums, and architecture regeneration at Duke Street and concluded find out their reasons for visiting Liverpool. -with more listed buildings than any city at the UNESCO-designated World Heritage The survey, as well as being great research outside London. In recent years, Liverpool Site of Albert Dock.” practice also boosted student’s interviewing has undergone a significant programme skills. “Although, this was initially a worry of regeneration and this urban upgrade Each location provided GCSE Geographers for the shy members our groups, it soon was the focus for Brooksbank’s GCSE with a great opportunity to practice became clear just how easy it was to march Geographers, who were keen to wander the land use mapping skills and analyse the up to a member of the public and ask city’s streets as part of their coursework. environmental qualities of each area. politely for information,” smiled Mr Webb. “This type of fieldwork is invaluable for “As you might expect, us Geographers embedding the extensive work completed Overall, it had been a very productive day, love to head out on field visits to reinforce thanks also to some warm spring sunshine. in the classroom and offers a much greater classroom learning and our trip to Liverpool Shaun Birch said, “I really liked learning understanding of a topic which will be is designed to embed understanding about about Liverpool after working on it in class. examined in June’s GCSE examination.” the human geography of a great city,” said It was interesting seeing the changes in And it did just that, according to Mariah Geography teacher, Mr Webb. “We targeted the city.” our investigations at four different locations. Holten who said, “Visiting Liverpool was Beginning at the city’s landmark buildings useful as I feel more prepared for the exam.”

10 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 11 Year 12 Business Studies students smelled the coffee and discovered the vinyl vibe recently when they visited two BUSINESS STUDIES independent record stores in Halifax, as part of their BTEC studies. Students arrived the day before Record Store STUDENTS Day in April, an event when customers flooded the shops to snap up exclusive DISCOVER vinyl releases costing £50 a pop! Students discovered two distinct business models at long-established THE Revo Records and new kid on the block, Loafers. “I am a big fan of vinyl and I buy music a lot,” said Caitlin Holland. “The trip was really useful for making me more aware of how businesses persuade their customers to browse and buy – I’d never thought about that side of things before.” Revo Records is regarded as a hidden gem in Halifax’s Westgate arcade. Students described Revo as a friendly place, with an owner that knows its target market of mainly older, male customers very well. “The owners are like my friends, I have been coming [here for] ARISE over twenty years and it’s my favourite record shop,” said one customer. Record Store Day (RSD) is big business SIR FRED! for Revo and can triple music sales. Taking over a month to plan the event, the store had booked Johnny Cash-style band, The Folsom 3 to fill the arcade with Year 11 student Fred Carver has been rockabilly music. crowned Brooksbank’s Chess Champion for Sean Flather said, “It was worth going the third successive time. He beat rival Sam to visit because it helped get a visual White (a Year 10 student) in a thrilling final He was first introduced to chess by his dad Fred has won the Chess Tournament at understanding of how a record shop runs which stretched over two lunchtimes. at the age of six or seven and they still enjoy Brooksbank three times in a row. This year, as a business. The people who run it are occasional battles at home on Saturday there were 47 entrants in the Tournament, a Fred, who also plays guitar and clarinet in clearly passionate about selling records, evenings, while watching TV. “He’s beaten long-standing competition which takes place the school band, enjoys weaving winning and have been lucky enough to make a me more times than I’ve beaten him!” he in our Learning Resource Centre every year, strategies to challenge and outwit his career from it.” admits. His favourite chess piece is the beginning in January. opponents. “You have to be constantly knight. “It’s a most valuable piece because At Loafers Coffee & Vinyl in Halifax’s analysing your opponents’ moves in order to it can move in such a way that it can attack Congratulations Fred on your chess prowess newly refurbished Piece Hall, students optimise your chances of winning,” he says. multiple pieces at once.” and may your knights continue to shine! discovered a different approach to buying and selling the 12-inch collectables. “My concept and vision was to open a vinyl record shop that served great coffee in a unique setting,” says owner, Mark LINDLEY AND BROOKSBANK PAIR UP FOR Richardson. “It’s brilliant to see people of all ages buying vinyl.” SPARKLING MUSICALS SHOWCASE The shop’s crisp white walls cut a clean, fresh theme. Students also noticed that vinyl record cake stands referenced the Music filled the air at Huddersfield Town Hall Naughty from Matilda, then our Transition The mood changed again as our Woodwind business and made a fun talking point. as performers from Brooksbank joined with Choir rocked up the tempo in You’re In The Ensemble returned to Lloyd Webber’s Interestingly, students discovered that The Lindley Band for the very first time. Songs Band from Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock. repertoire with a spellbinding performance although vinyl sales may appear to be From the Musicals was the theme of the Tower Brass sounded magnificent when they of Close Every Door from Joseph. Then the core business, Loafers actually earns afternoon concert which took place on Sunday, played a selection of pieces by Gershwin, Brooksbank pianist Oscar Powell displayed more revenue from selling coffee! It was 24th June. before mighty Lindley brought the fantastic his wonderful talent when he played Nuvole a wake up and smell the coffee moment, The two-act programme showcased some first act to a close with an incredible medley Bianche. Our Brass Ensemble followed with to coin a phrase. from Les Miserables, featuring Dr Richard Blaenwern and Out Of The Blue. Then our wonderful performances from our students Usmaan Gohar said, “I thought Loafers with Lindley leading the way with much-loved Jones on cornet. Wind Band and Tower Brass returned with yet more favourites, this time from Wicked, It Don’t were really professional at promoting a songs from Disney’s soon to be revived, Mary The Brooksbank Choir kicked off Act Two good image. They had coffee-smelling Mean A Thing and In The Mood – and we Poppins. Brooksbank’s Wind Band held the with When I Grow Up, also from Matilda, and candles with the brand name on and certainly were! momentum with a fantastic selection from underscored their oomph with This Is Me lots of art work that looked modern and everyone’s favourite, Frozen, throwing in from Hugh Jackman’s recent hit musical, The To close the wonderful and varied show, Lindley appealing to younger people.” You’ve Got A Friend from Toy Story 2 for Greatest Showman. Then Phoebe Leicester Band showed their brilliance with a barn-raising good measure. Tracking the vinyl market by investigating and Amy Riddlesden from Year 9 brought bunch of hits from Oklahoma and contrastingly, two successful local business models Vocalists Lily Barber and Gracie Rodd from a tear to the eye when they sang When She a moving rendition of I Don’t Know How To Love brought greater depth, relevance and Year 7 teamed up for a cheeky rendition of Loved Me from Disney’s Toy Story 2. Him from Jesus Christ Superstar. interest for Business Studies students.

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FOR RSC’S Huddersfield’s Science and Technology Excuse me for my daydreaming, ‘MACBETH’ Day required students to use their Science Trust me; inside I’m screaming knowledge and work as a team, to complete a And kicking myself when I make the smallest error. series of challenges. “While at the university our students showed I find few qualities that might make me worth YEAR 10 ENGLISH LITERATURE Twelve students from Year 8 and two themselves in their best light. Our students redeeming. members of staff travelled to Huddersfield’s STUDENTS JOINED WITH SCHOOLS used their skills and knowledge exceptionally £28 million Oastler Building which opened FROM ACROSS BRITAIN ON well. This was reflected when they were I’m told otherwise, and that my search was in April. The varied programme of activities awarded the overall winners’ prize. Mr inconclusive, THURSDAY, 26TH APRIL TO WATCH included building cars, designing robots and Horrocks and I were very proud of them all.” To stop thinking that way, cheer up, be positive and A LIVE BROADCAST OF THE ROYAL catching criminals, stimulated students’ TROPHY PRIDE: GEORGIA & AMY don’t be so elusive; SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S ‘MACBETH’. minds all day. “The group were enthusiastic But how are you supposed to change the way you feel? and creative as well as hard-working and polite,” said Science teacher, Mrs Wardlaw. I don’t know. Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack gave powerful performances in the lead roles. Here is Kasia Rhodes- “It was an amazing experience and very enjoyable. The building itself was really My mind wanders so much, I may as well go on a Kazimierczyk’s review of the modern-dress production. impressive, with acres of glass windows and pilgrimage. “The Royal Shakespeare Company’s modern interpretation of even lifts!” beamed winning team member, I’ll do my best to proceed with courage. ‘Macbeth’ was a triumph! The live-stream was broadcast to Aimee Quinn. “The challenge day helped Though that may be short-lived. schools and cinemas all over Britain, and Brooksbank was one us think about our sixth form and university I’m getting off track – sorry about that! of the many that joined in the viewing. choices for when we are older, with strong messages about keeping our options open,” A waiting room provided a unique and effective setting for the said Georgia Phillips. Excuse me for my lack of aptitude, action and the concept of time was well illustrated by a digital And too, for my social ineptitude. clock which counted down the seconds until Macbeth’s death. Excuse me for missing some social clues, It also showed how quickly the king would react to any threat to I do my best to avoid being rude. his kingship. Another effective aspect of the production was the killing of Excuse me for not saying very much, Macduff’s family, which was arguably the most harrowing scene My vocal skills are by no means nonesuch, in the production. A pregnant Lady Macduff, children being I’m afraid I’m just that type of person. carried off stage kicking and screaming, and sound effects such TOP CHEMISTS TO I’m sorry if I trouble you as such. as babies crying all served to illustrate the immoral measures Macbeth was prepared to inflict, even on innocent children. COMPETE IN SALTERS’ Excuse me if I get in your way, As a complete performance, the production had its ups and My wrong-doings feel like a doomsday. downs. The scene where Macbeth meets his end, I found CHEMISTRY FUN DAY It feels a bit of a fustercluck, disappointing. The long build up made the audience rather but it’s just my thoughts leading me astray. fidgety, like impatient toddlers at the cinema. The time taken for the clock to reach zero left us feeling flat and unfulfilled. Four young scientists from Year 7 headed Students competed against eleven other Chemistry skills, this was a great opportunity Excuse me. Then there was a quick slash to Macbeth’s throat and … to the University of Leeds on Tuesday, 15th schools from across West Yorkshire. There for young students to experience a university I think sometimes I’m just rather daft, you see. that was it! May to take part in a Salters’ Festival of were two challenges, one in the morning environment.” The RSC redeemed themselves in Malcolm’s coronation Chemistry fun day. and one in the afternoon, and students were Salters’ Festivals are a series of one-day fun judged on their teamwork and practical Sincerely, the quiet kid. scene. Fleance enters carrying his sword and the three witches William Bamford, Libby Chambers, Isabelle events held at universities across the UK and skills. “After the challenges, students watching over him, suggesting he was going to take the throne Hogan and Devon Tattersley were chosen for Ireland from mid-March until the end of June. watched a special chemistry magic show,” in the same manner that Macbeth did. It was an interesting being exceptional at practical work in lessons The festival fun day provided our youngest said Science Teacher, Mrs Smithson, who take on the play’s ending and I thought it was executed well. and at Science Club. Science students with the chance to spend led the trip. “As well as demonstrating their the day at Leeds’ Chemistry department. All in all, the production was interesting, modern and educational.” 14 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 15 16 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 17

CALDERDALE CROWNED YORKSHIRE PYRAMID SPEAKERS PROVE A BIG HIT MULTISPORT CHAMPIONS FOR FANTASTIC FOURTH TIME! THANKS TO A FUN-FILLED EIGHT STUDENTS FROM BROOKSBANK HAVE TOPPED THE PANATHLON CHART FOR AN INCREDIBLE FOURTH TECHNOLOGY TIME! TRIUMPHANT TEAM CALDERDALE, COMPRISING PROJECT, YEAR 9 STUDENTS FROM BROOKSBANK AND BRIGHOUSE HIGH, GRAPHIC DESIGN WERE THRILLED TO BE CROWNED YORKSHIRE MULTISPORT STUDENTS ARE CHAMPIONS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW. NOW WIRED FOR SOUND!

Creating sustainable speakers was the at full size. Then it was time to get creative up the speaker project, Kenna Hattersley, introductory project for the new technology and give the speakers an identity and Molly Goldthorpe, Isobel Morton and Niamh course and students have thoroughly enjoyed visual appeal. Hudson-Crowther said, “We all enjoyed working Calderdale’s domination of the competition, Year 7 competed on an electronic scooter hours due to a couple of accidents wasn’t creating these small, but really useful, bits of kit. on the design process and soldering the circuit with a 50-point total, edged out rivals Joseph due to her heart condition. “Winning the the best of starts, as arriving late meant Soldering the circuitry came next, with “The project was absolutely brilliant!” said Lewis together to produce the final product.” Rowntree School from York by four points, gold medal makes me feel really happy. I arriving mid-competition. The team suffered students picking up a soldering iron for the Hanse. “I really enjoyed making the net and the putting Rotherham in third place. think my mum and dad will be proud,” said a disadvantage when they didn’t have very first time. “It took a lot of careful work to Mrs Casson congratulated students on the circuit, and I’m looking forward to using it.” Kiera. Commenting on the event she said, “It chance to warm up and practice. However, ensure that the circuits worked correctly,” said great results this first task had produced, “I does feel a bit weird sitting to the side during Brooksbank’s Panathlon superstars range they got stuck in and performed their best The project aimed to develop students’ teacher, Mrs Casson. “Students handled the was impressed by the focus shown during PE lessons, but when I’m here at Panathlon widely in experience. From Thomas Green, yet,” said Mrs Pearce. expertise in using 2D design software, increase diminutive components well and helped each our practical lessons. Students’ confidence last year’s West Yorkshire Outstanding I feel like I can do anything!” Panathlon precision manufacturing skills and grow a debutante Hafzah Tariq (in Year 8) was also other to achieve some excellent soldering in handling the tools grew rapidly during the Achievement winner, to Keira Harley- The Yorkshire Multisport champion team, greater understanding of electronic circuits. singled out for praise by team coach Mrs work, which can be tricky to get right.” project, with many showing good leadership Poulton, who has never taken part in school Calderdale, comprised: Liam Calder; Thomas skills by helping others. Well done, everyone!” Pearce, who calls Hafzah Brooksbank’s Green; Kiera Harley-Poulton; Scarlett Students began by creating small-scale nets Creating the useful pyramids of sound was PE due to a heart condition. boccia queen! Hellewell; Edward Henley; Finley Mail; Lewis and prototypes - this ensured the pyramid- a big hit with both boys and girls. Summing shaped designs would work well when made Panathlon veteran Thomas was debuting his Final day did not go according to plan, Neil; Hafzah Tariq and Teegan White. newly-fitted prosthetic leg. Brave Keira in however. “Getting stuck on the M62 for two

18 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 19 RACING QUEEN ISABELLE NOW PHOEBE SMASHES SLOVENIA RANKED #2 DEAF TENNIS OPEN 2018

IN UK U15S HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO TENNIS ACE, PHOEBE! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO TRACK PHOEBE SUTHERS, WHO RACING ACE ISABELLE BLOEM ON BECOMING IS A STUDENT IN YEAR 10 YORKSHIRE AND WEST YORKSHIRE UNDER 15 AT BROOKSBANK, HAS GIRLS’ 300M CHAMPION! BECOME SLOVENIA DEAF OPEN 2018 WOMEN’S CHAMPION. ®CHRIS VAUGHAN JAMES JORDAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Isabelle, who is in Year 9 at Brooksbank, has competing as an Under 11, and has kept her Phoebe, who was born deaf, beat Jana “I don’t know where to start with the Phoebe’s advice streaked ahead of her Under 15 rivals and is focus on the finish line ever since. Janosikova from Slovakia 6-2 6-1 to achieve difference tennis has made to my life. I’ve The Slovenia Deaf Open 2018 co-incided now ranked #2 in UK. her first senior international title. The made some amazing friends, both hearing A strict training regime keeps Isabelle on 15-year-old tennis star also smashed the and deaf. Tennis allows me to keep fit while with Deaf Awareness Week, and Phoebe has Isabelle claimed the #2 spot at the Inter top of her game. “I train four or five times Doubles Final on Day 2 of the competition. doing something I enjoy and I’ve also learnt so some solid advice for other young players, Counties race event in May when she tore a week,” she says. “On Mondays I’m at many skills around discipline, professionalism and anyone who is deaf or who has a hearing The tournament took place on Thursday, 17th up the track in a blistering personal best of Halifax Harriers, on Wednesdays I take to and about life and sport in general.” impairment, to give tennis a try. “Give tennis May and Friday, 18th 41.2 seconds; just one week after taking the the hills around home, and on Fridays I do a with Phoebe catching a go, there’s no harm in Yorkshire record at the Dorothy Hyman Sports gentle couple of miles run, if I’m racing at the the Saturday night flight trying and I’m sure you’ll find Centre, Barnsley. Isabelle is trailing the UK’s weekend. Often I will team up with a team home to be back in time all the things I’ve found that #1 by just 0.1 of a second – a gap she is buddy who, at seventeen years old, is a bit for school lessons on are great about the sport. determined to close! older than me and a great mentor.” Monday morning! Get involved and meet people. I’ve got to visit places Isabelle’s passion for running has blossomed Until recently, Isabelle’s focus was on 800m “She had an absolutely I wouldn’t otherwise have since she first tried it at the age of seven racing, now she has switched to 300m. “The amazing time in Slovenia,” been to.” following encouragement from her dad. “Dad stamina needed for the 800m will stand me in reports proud mum, loved to run when he was at school, and I good stead for competing in 300m races,” she Joanne. “She was a very Future ambitions guess I’ve been bitten by the same bug,” says says. Best of luck in future events, Isabelle! happy girl! I think she surprised a few people Isabelle. She joined Halifax Harriers, began Phoebe’s tennis ambitions who have met her before include becoming [on] how much she has developed her game over Deaflympics and World the last couple of years.” champion and winning a Grade 2 event in hearing Tasters turn to PHOEBE PICTURED SECOND FROM RIGHT WITH DOUBLES PARTNER tennis. Huge congratulations FOOTBALL CUP FINAL NEWS AMELIE COUDON AT THE SLOVENIA DEAF OPEN AFTER BEATING competition success on your success so JANA JANOSIKOVA AND STASA SRBOLIC. far, Phoebe. We are so BROOKSBANK’S GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ FOOTBALL TEAMS HAVE SEEN ACTION IN Phoebe’s love for tennis THREE CUP FINALS OF THE CALDERDALE AND WEST YORKSHIRE CUPS. began when she eight proud of your achievements years old in school PE lessons. After and offer our support and best wishes for your On top of her game attending taster sessions at Huddersfield future successes. Our Under 16 Boys’ Football Team met Yorkshire Final also on Tuesday, 8th May Brooksbank’s Boys’ Sixth Form Team Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, she joined Phoebe, who enjoys playing on clay, has had Brighouse High on Tuesday, 8th May in against Ryburn Valley. Once again, we met opponents from North Halifax the club’s junior squad and has never looked a couple of injuries before other competitions, what was a great squad performance. Grammar School in the Calderdale Cup didn’t get the result we wanted but we back. When mum spotted an advert for deaf but was fully fit for this one. “I feel really “When I was born deaf, I never We were defeated on this occasion by on Thursday, 10th May. In a very close live to fight another day. On an afternoon tennis, the pair attended a Tennis Foundation settled with my game right now. I just love imagined I’d be living such a Brighouse, but those at pitch side said it game, Team Brooksbank were gutted to of scorching sunshine, the scores were Deaf Tennis Camp, organised by the Tennis competing and playing for GB at World and great life and my parents didn’t, was a fantastic, entertaining game. The tied 1-1 at half time. However in the concede the only goal of the match in its Foundation, Great Britain’s leading tennis European level.” Phoebe is also making great either. Tennis has brought me Year 11 side from rivals at Brighouse second half, Ryburn had the wind on closing stages. Heartfelt commiserations charity. Phoebe’s passion soon turned to strides in competition against her hearing High beat us 2-1 to lift the trophy for the their side and gradually took control. At to the boys. competition success when she won the Junior peers and is a member of the Yorkshire Under more opportunities, so it’s lucky fourth time in five years. the final whistle the score was 6-1 to A big well done to all our teams for Girls’ National Deaf Championships at the 14s County Cup winning team. “Given the I played tennis at school back Well done to Brooksbank’s Under Ryburn, and we congratulate them on a reaching the finals and delivering some age of ten. The Slovenia Open venue is also strength of the county, this was brilliant to be when I was eight,” 12 Girls’ Football Team in their West convincing win. fantastic football moments. where Phoebe secured a triple medal haul at part of and to win matches at that level.” the inaugural European Junior Deaf Tennis says Phoebe. Championships in 2016. IN IT TO WIN IN! FINDING OUR MASCOT! BARCELONA SPORT TOUR HIGHLIGHT

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

FOR MOST, MAY’S HALF TERM HOLIDAY IS A TIME TO RELAX AND RE-CHARGE THE BATTERIES … BUT NOT FOR BROOKSBANK’S YEAR 8 FOOTBALL AND NETBALL TEAMS. THEY JETTED OFF TO BARCELONA FOR SPORTS TOURNAMENTS AND THRILL RIDES.

The squads looked fantastic in their brand On Sunday, the crew made a big splash at “WOW well done girls”, posted a happy parent. new burgundy tour kit, kindly sponsored by Loret’s Water World, with Mr White and Mr On Tuesday, the weather proved a deciding TEAM BROOKSBANK BEST BUY – OUR FUNNY SUNNIES! Montgomery Facilities Management. Students Briggs leading the way on Speed Furious, the factor for the boys. “It was extremely hot and beamed with excitement as they paused on new free-fall water ride! keeping hydrated proved a challenge,” said the steps of their plane for the first of many On Monday, it was time to get down to some Miss Nutter, Brooksbank’s Head of PE. “The a goal,” said Miss Nutter. By the end of the photo opportunities. serious business on the sports field, beginning boys played some exceptional football and tournament (playing six games in two days) Saturday saw the party engage with the with some top quality training sessions from came a magnificent third place,” she added. the team had notched up a whopping 89 goals vibrancy of Catalonia’s capital. Students England Netball coaches for the girls, and “The Brooksbank boys played out of their whilst conceding just 2! “It was fantastic see loved Camp Nou - home of Barcelona FC and West Ham United coaches for the boys. skins today to finish third overall. Couldn’t be them out-class their rivals, claim the title - prouder of them!” reported a tweet from @ and the trophy, of course!” Miss Nutter said marvelled at Messi, Barca’s star striker who The boys played a number of fixtures, picking Brooksbank_PE. with pride. earns a cool £500,000 a week and has just up two wins and losing one. This ensured they extended his contract until 2021. Exploring qualified for the top tournament in second The girls’ ascendancy continued as they Footie on the beach, swimming pool fun and stadium hot spots including the players’ place. The girls got off to an excellent start, proceeded to dominate the court, powering a space blaster ride (for the very brave) were tunnel, subs’ bench, commentary box and winning all three games without conceding any their way through three tough games. “They other highlights on this unforgettable Spanish trophy cabinets were enjoyed. and qualifying for the top tournament on day 2. held their nerve, even when they conceded sports tour.

20 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 21 22 ON-SIDE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018 WWW.BBS.CALDERDALE.SCH.UK 23 HEAD OF YEAR CATCHES UP WITH TOM YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10 TEAMS STAKE RUGBY “I JUST THINK HE’S AN INCREDIBLE INSPIRATION TO US TEAMS’ ALL!” SAYS MRS GREENWOOD, HEAD OF YEAR 10. THEIR CLAIM ON THE TRIUMPHAL SIX MONTHS AGO HE WENT INTO HOSPITAL TO HAVE NATIONAL FINAL HIS LEFT LEG AMPUTATED, NOW HE’S WALKING AROUND TRIPLE AT SCHOOL WITH HIS NEW PROSTHETIC – I CALL THAT YORKSHIRE AMAZING PROGRESS!” CUP

Mrs Greenwood asked Tom how he was member of Brooksbank’s Boccia Team for new wheelchair which is being specially built finding classes and keeping up with the almost three years, and has recently taken to help him with his wheelchair racing. THANKS TO A workload of studying for eight GCSEs. up wheelchair racing and wheelchair rugby. As for his future plans, Tom is undecided HUGELY SUCCESSFUL Tom replied that our school’s Focus Centre He loves both! He is a member of the Leeds about a career at the moment, but he YORKSHIRE CAMPAIGN, and the Learning Support Assistants have racing team and has just been accepted on definitely wants to go to sixth form and been brilliant at supporting him throughout BROOKSBANK ARE the Calderdale College wheelchair rugby possibly university. We all wish him the very his journey. team. Asked if he found this a challenge, Tom best in his GCSEs and all his sports activities. NOW THREE-TIMES Mrs Greenwood asked him about activities said, “Definitely! – “It’s especially tough on He’s an inspiration to us all! WINNERS OF THE the arms!” Tom has just been measured for a outside lessons. Tom said he has been a 2018 YORKSHIRE CUP COMPETITION. CONGRATULATIONS TO PANATHLON ALL THREE TEAMS. ATHLETE RENEWS ACQUAINTANCE WITH HOCKEY SUPERSTAR

Tom has also renewed his posting a selfie of them together and acquaintance with Hockey tweeted about her delight in meeting Brooksbank’s Year 10 Rugby Team superstar Kate Richardson- Tom again, “I spotted a familiar face in conquered a capable Malet Lambert side from Hull despite Malet establishing Walsh OBE, thanks to a kind the crowd of young people. Tom, who I an early 6 point lead. However, Malet’s invitation from Rishworth met first a year ago @thebrooksbank is fire was soon tempered by Brooksbank School. Our Panathlon happier, healthier and stronger. It was who quickly levelled up, then forged superstar was among a lovely to catch up with him and hear all confidently ahead. The end result was a number of students from about how he’s been getting on.” magnificent 36 – 18 win. Brooksbank who spent a The Year 7 team maximised their efforts fantastic afternoon with Kate received 375 International Caps, in a local derby against neighbours competed in four Olympic Games the former England and GB On-side magazine was on the printing Saddleworth School. Their Semi- Final Ryburn Valley High with a winning score and won 19 medals in a spectacular Hockey Captain recently. presses when Brooksbank fielded two took place at Crosfields ARLFC ground, of 20-8, while Year 9’s finale against Archbishop Sentamu Academy produced “It was great to meet her sports career lasting 17 years. She was teams in the Champion Schools’ National Warrington, on Thursday, 17th May. The a resounding 50-6 result at full time. again!” said Tom. awarded an OBE in 2017. Students Finals. There was elation as Brooksbank’s final result of 42-18 was a resounding listened to Kate’s brilliant talk, enjoyed Year 9 Boys stake their claim on Rugby win for the boys. “Another great set of Kate and Tom first met hearing about her hockey experiences National Schools’ Champions Title when Brooksbank students getting to the Rugby they beat The Freeston Academy in the at Brooksbank’s Sports and were thrilled to meet her Champion Schools’ National Finals. Well semi on Tuesday, 15th May at Oulton Awards Evening which afterwards. done Year 10, you deserved the win today!” Raiders’ ground. With a final score line took place at The Venue tweeted @Brooksbank_PE. of 34-6, the message went out that last July. Kate, who is Brooksbank were champion contenders to Both finals took place on the same day, now an ambassador for be reckoned with. Friday, 6th July at Victoria Park, home of sport, couldn’t resist There was delight as Brooksbank’s Year 10 Warrington Wolves. The Year 9 Boys’ came Boys repeated the younger team’s success up against St Peter’s Catholic High, while producing a brilliant display against our Year 10 side faced Wade Deacon. 24 ON-SIDEON-SIDE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE SUMMER SPRING 2018

WINNING STREAK SEES YEAR 9 NETBALL TEAM BECOME CALDERDALE CHAMPIONS

Brooksbank’s Year 9 Netball Team have In the Semi Final, Brooksbank faced streaked ahead of their rivals in the Ryburn Valley and came out winners again, Calderdale Netball Tournament. The overcoming the Ryburn squad 14-12. The Tournament took place on Tuesday, 17th girls played brilliantly in the final against April at Trinity Academy. In their section the Crossley Heath with a final score of 12- girls beat Brighouse High 16-1, Todmorden 6. A massive well done to the girls and High 8-4, Rastrick High 7-5 and Crossley congratulations on becoming Calderdale Heath 8-6. Champions for 2018! SUPER SCORING BY FLEDGLING YEAR 7B TEAM WINS CALDERDALE CROWN Brooksbank’s Year 7B Team have also This fantastic set of results put Brooksbank enjoyed similar success. Their Calderdale in the Calderdale Semi Final yet again! – Tournament took place the following day on this time against Crossley Heath. Happily, Wednesday, 18th April. this game proved a walk in the park as Brooksbank’ Year 7B team steamed ahead to The results from their section were as follows: produce a solid 7-1 end result. The Final was North Halifax won 10-0, Trinity Academy against Trinity Academy. Thrillingly, the girls Sowerby Bridge won 7-0, Trinity Academy played superbly well and beat Trinity 3-2 to won 4-2, Todmorden High drew 3-3. become Calderdale Champions.

The Brooksbank School Gymnastics “All groups were fantastic! They had worked GYMNASTICS Team have competed in the British School really hard for several months to develop and National Gymnastic Finals. It was a fun perfect their routines. It was a proud moment SUCCESS IN weekend with pleasing results. and a pleasure to watch and coach them,” said Mrs Shenton. The competition took place at Competing in the Over 14s Group were: Fenton Manor, Stoke on 5th and 6th May. NATIONAL Millie Jagger, Niamh Findlater, Olivia Hirst, Amelia Weston, Aimee Ramsden and Freya FINALS 2018 Nuttall, from Years 10 and 11. The team were placed 6th nationally. Competing in the Under 14s Mixed Pairs were Alex Hamer and Megan Bell. They came 5th having won at the Regional Finals in March. Freya Nuttall competed in the Over 14s Tumbling category. Holly Scott, Year 7, competed in the Under 14s Tumbling category. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

2018 SCHOOL CLOSES

SUMMER Friday 20th July 2018 STAFF TRAINING DAYS Monday 23rd July 2018, Tuesday 24th July 2018

2018-2019 SCHOOL CLOSES SCHOOL OPENS SCHOOL CLOSES SCHOOL OPENS

SUMMER Tuesday 4th September 2018 EASTER Friday 12th April 2019 Monday 29th April 2019

AUTUMN HALF TERM Friday 26th October 2018 Monday 5th November 2018 MAY DAY Monday 6th May 2019

CHRISTMAS Friday 21st December 2018 Monday 7th January 2019 SPRING BANK Friday 24th May 2019 Monday 3rd June 2019

FEBRUARY HALF TERM Thursday 14th February 2019 Monday 25th February 2019 SUMMER Thursday 18th July 2019

STAFF TRAINING DAYS Monday 3rd September 2018, Friday 28th September 2018, Friday 15th February 2019, Friday 19th July 2019, Monday 22nd July 2019

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