Ysgol Stanwell School 2XL Christmas Newsletter 2013 Cylchlythyr yr Nadolig 2013 Sporting Excellence

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 Greetings from the School

 School Calendar 2013/14

 School Trips 2013/14

 School Holiday Dates 2013/15

 Eco-Schools

 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

 Department News

 Year Group News

 100% attendance pupils Greetings from the school

The school year of 2013-4 has been a busy and productive one so far. As shown by the range of sporting, musical and extra-curricular activities con- tained in this newsletter, Stanwell pupils are certainly making the most of all the opportunities they are offered both inside and outside school. Highlights of this term have been our wonderful production of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, national success in the Young Enterprise scheme and the news that we have once again been placed in Band 1 by the Welsh Government’s school rankings. Many thanks to all the staff, pupils and parents who have worked to- gether to make these excellent achievements possible. I wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas holiday.

Mr D. Jones, Headteacher.

Y mae campau’r flwyddyn academaidd 2013-14 gan ddisgyblion Stanwell yn drawiadol tu hwnt! Mae’n arbennig i weld y gweithgareddau all-gyrsiol di-ri yn yr ysgol a hefyd yn y gymuned. Rydym wedi mwynhau sawl uchafbwynt eleni, fel y sioe gerdd anhygoel‘Y Brydferth a’r Bwystfil’, llwyddiant cenedlaethol Menter yr Ifanc a’r newyddion ein bod ni unwaith eto wedi cael ein teliyngu â band 1 gan Lly- wodraeth Cymru. Hoffwn i gymryd y cyfle hwn i ddiolch i’n disgyblion, staff, rhieni, llywodraethwyr a ffrindiau’r ysgol am eu cefnogaeth eleni. Dymunaf wyliau hapus ac ymlaciol i chi gyd.

Mr D. Jones, Pennaeth. School Announcements  The date of 2014’s PTA quiz will be Friday 31st January. This event is one of the social highlights of the school year so gather your teams to- gether and register! The maximum number of members per team is 6 and entry costs £7 per head to include a buffet supper. Wine, beer and cider can be purchased on the night to accompany your meal. Please telephone main reception to reserve your team’s space—we look forward to seeing you there!  Parents and pupils are reminded that Monday 6th January is an INSET day. Stanwell School CALENDAR FOR 2013/14

Friday 20th December Last Day of Term CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Monday 6th January INSET DAY Tuesday 7th January First day of term for pupils Tuesday 28th January Year 11 Parents' Evening Tuesday 4th February Year 9 Parents' Evening Tuesday 11th February Year 12 Parents' Evening Tuesday 18th February Year 11 Options Evening Monday 24th February HALF TERM Tuesday 4th March Year 8 TEAMX Parents' Evening Tuesday 11th March Year 8 WORKL Parents' Evening Tuesday 1st April Year 8 Options Evening Tuesday 8th April Year 10 Parents' Evening Friday 11th April Last Day of Term EASTER HOLIDAYS Monday 28th April First Day of Term Monday 5th May Bank Holiday Tuesday 6th May Year 7 TEAMX Parents' Evening Tuesday 13th May Year 7 WORKL Parents' Evening Monday 26th May HALF TERM Tuesday 1st July New Year 7 Parents' Evening Wednesday 16th July Last day of term for pupils Thursday 17th July INSET DAY Friday 18th July INSET DAY Monday 21st July INSET DAY Stanwell School

Proposed overnight trips January 2014 to July 2014

Year Group Date Department Destination 9 6th February Geography London 10, 11, 12, 13 21st February Skiing Austria All 21st February Art Venice 9 February RE London 8 6th March Welsh / French Disney Paris 10, 11, 12 15th March French Exchange 12 20th March History London 10 10th April History Berlin 12 & 13 10th April Economics, BiS, ICT New York 8 & 9 14th April Skiing Austria 7 & 8 April Art London 9 6th June PE Storey Arms 9 26th June History France 7 10th July French France All 17th July Music Europe

In addition there will be day trips organised. Information will be sent home as dates are finalised School Holiday Dates

2013/14

2014/15 Eco-Schools Mrs J Laity

The Eco Stanwell committee has continued to work enthusiastically and effectively during the the committee has identified as important first term of this academic year. The dedicated environmental concerns at school. members of the committee meet once a fort- night with the aim of improving and conserving  Update of Eco code. The present Eco- both the school and local environments. Stanwell environmental code has rep- resented the school for quite a few The students representing the Eco-Stanwell committee are listed below. Welcome to both years. The committee has decided a old and new members, especially the younger new more modern design is needed. As Year 7 pupils who have joined the group since a result pupils throughout the school September 2013. The majority of the environ- have been asked to create an updated mental activities, resources and inspiration Eco code. Some entries have been comes from these committee members. handed in following Eco week but there is still time to enter the competi-

Year Name tion (deadline 10th January 2014). The image below shows the present design; 13 Dan Richards can you create something that will Danielle Carey show the aims and policies of a more 12 Sam Laity environmentally friendly school? Phoebe Paley Harriet Blunden Rebecca Te Water Naude Megan Herritty Megan Wookey Emily Thomas 11 Lauren Rogers Lucy Bond Jessica Boland Tasha Smith  Eco Week 2013—The title for this Ellie Webster year was “Switch Off Fortnight”. This Katie Macleod is a national event where individuals 10 George Prickett are encouraged to switch off unused Robert Harvey items to help reduce electricity waste. Sean Mian Pupils at Stanwell participated in a 9 Robert Brown number of activities to support this Michael Conway event, including assemblies, work- Harry Newman sheets and poster designing. The aim Clodagh McKechnie was to reduce the levels of electricity George Lush used during the month of November, Iman Haq the biggest month for electricity use at 7 Arianne Banks Stanwell. Updates on the results of this Enyala Banks scheme will follow shortly. Zoya Yousef Lucy Jones

Environmental activities this term  The pupils have completed a review of the Support Eco Stanwell Energy Classification Chart Stanwell are school environment for autumn 2013. This This is aiming to be at the where B classification will be used to create an action plan for this we are which is the now second most coming year and will outline the areas efficient group

“Eco Stanwell Meetings Thursday at 3.00pm in F26” Eco-Schools Mrs J Laity VALE OF GLAMORGAN RECYCLING OF CHRISTMAS CARDS COMPETITION 2013/2014 Please bring in old, unwanted cards to F26

Deadline: Friday 10th January 2014 (first week back after the Xmas holidays)!

Projects for 2014 Pictured is Clo-  Development of the new conservation area dagh McKechnie within the school. Initial work has begun on of Year 9 who was the designated wildlife area. This has been individual winner cleared and now needs to be created and estab- for most Christmas lished. Volunteers will be required during the cards recycled in spring months and if you feel you have some- the county in Janu- thing to offer please contact committee mem- ary 2013. Can you bers or Mrs Laity in F26. become a winner  Fairtrade fortnight: this occurs during the be- in 2014? ginning of March-more information concern- ing the event will follow. ECO-STANWELL MEMBERS WISH TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

“mixing well with other like minded young people” Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Miss H Jenkins

. 19-20th June 2014 This year has already seen the Open Gold 26-27th June 2014 participants out on expeditions. They suc- 3-4th July 2014 cessfully navigated their way around Mid Wales for the 4 days to complete the expedi- The Silver award participants enrolled in Sep- tion section of the award. The participants tember of Year 11. All pupils continuing from must complete all the assessors evidence for the Bronze should have completed their bronze their other sections too, including volunteer- award on line and received a certificate. ing, skills, physical and residential. This will then mean they get an invitation to Bucking- The Silver expedition dates are: ham Palace! Well done to all those who com- pleted the expedition. 27-29th March 2014 3-5th April 2014

The Year 12 participants have also now en- rolled on the Gold Award. All pupils who at- tended the meeting have received a place on the gold award scheme. They will be looking forward to their first aid training starting in January.

Participating pupils and their parents are re- minded that certification at any award level depends on pupils uploading evidence to their edofe accounts. I wish all our students a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year.

Over 180 Year 10 pupils are currently under- taking the Bronze award scheme. Due to such high numbers, the participants will be split into two groups for the expeditions and will need to attend the one day walk, one practice and one assessed expedition. Pupils must complete at least one section of their award prior to the overnight practice expedi- tion. The dates for expeditions for Bronze award holders are as follows:

1st February 2014(Cowbridge) 8th February 2014(Cowbridge)

12-13th June 2014

‘Over 180 Year 10 pupils are currently undertaking the Bronze award scheme’ Department News

Arlunio Miss R Lewis ‘Back in 1999, by chance whilst out shopping, we came across a young 22 year old homeless man called Derek on the streets of Harrow in Northwest London. We had seen him a few times engaging in pavement pastel painting, then one Saturday he had a very large piece of paper taped to the pavement on which he had started to sketch an image from a small postcard that he had in his pocket. Although he had only just In October, a number of pupils from Years 7–10 sketched the right corner of her face showing her took part in two day visit to London. They had right eye, we both instantly recognised the image, opportunities to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens that of one of our favourite pre-Raphaelite paint- Kew and the Tate Modern, where they produced ing 'Ophelia' by Millais. In awe of the challenge some superb studies in support of their course- that Derek had obviously set himself as a way to work. The pupils also visited the Apollo Victo- gain some income for his survival on the streets ria Theatre where they got to watch a visually of London, we asked whether he would consider stunning production of ‘Wicked’. us supporting him with a view of buying the Pupils attending the KS3 Art Club on a Monday painting on completion. Surprised he said "sure, have been working hard to produce some beauti- no one has ever asked me before!" We bought ful studies for the David Shepherd Wildlife him lunch, left a few coins, shook hands, gave competition. They have produced a variety of him our telephone number agreeing that there work based upon the theme of ‘It’s Our World’ would be no time frame for its completion. We and have learnt how to draw a variety of differ- saw him periodically over the October and No- ent creatures. vember of 1999, and as the weather wors- KS3 pupils have had the opportunity to enter the ened, Derek slowly disappeared from the streets ‘Sail Art Competition’ promoted by Ben Ainslie of Harrow. Time moved on, and in October 2003 and the Campaign for Drawing. A beautiful, vi- we were selling our home in London to return brant design by Isaac Singh of 8L has been sub- home with new jobs and opportunities to Cardiff mitted to the next stage of the competition. and Penarth. With literally 2 weeks to go until the actual move, the phone rang and it was Derek! Ophelia was completed and to our surprise Derek had been busking and painting his way around Europe for 3 years. We laughed, as parts of Ophelia had been painted in Madrid, Barcelona, Toulouse, Rome and Venice to name just a few. We took delivery of the finished painting as we were moving to Penarth. A dear friend kindly framed it, as Lyn in her own right is a master framer. Ophelia hung in our home for 8 years,

th and it was only when we simply did not have the On Tuesday 26 November, Dr Roberts visited wall space to show her in our new home that she the Art and Design Department to view the finally went on to new and more creative pastures amazing pastel painting of Millais’ ‘Ophelia’ in the Art and Design department of Stanwell which was kindly donated to the school. This School! It is with sincere pleasure that we have beautiful piece was accompanied by a very been able to visit the school to see for ourselves interesting story: Ophelia's final resting place’. ‘It is with sincere pleasure that we have been able to visit the school to see for ourselves Ophelia’s final resting place’. Astudiaethau Busnes Mr J Crook

The Business department has had a very busy term so far with workshops, fundrais- ing events and award ceremonies taking place. A group of pupils from Year 9 took part in the Think Big workshop in Cardiff. Pupils developed their communication and team- work skills in working with pupils from other schools to de- velop a website to pro- mote their ideas. Above and bottom left: members representing the Congratulations to Al- 3 Young Enterprise teams who are competing this exandra Ruge-Hayes year. and Scott John who were members of the This year’s Young Enterprise teams will no doubt winning team (right). be inspired by Chelsea Mace (Year 13), Owain Osborne-Walsh and Amelia Rowlands (Year 11) A selection of pupils from Years 10 and 12 who were successfully shortlisted for ‘PWC have been taking part in the Young Enter- prise scheme. The scheme gives pupils the opportunity to set up and run their own businesses. The teams have been raising funds for their business ideas and for vari- ous charities by selling products at the school’s Open Day and, more recently, at the Young Enterprise Christmas Fair at IKEA, Cardiff. The teams were extremely professional and gained invaluable experi- ence whilst interacting with customers and learning to co-operate with each other. YOUNG ENTERPRISE AWARD’ at the National IWA/Western Mail Business Awards 2013.

Congratulations to Chelsea Mace, winner of the Young Enterprise Award.

“Together we can do so much” Drama Miss S David

The Drama department has had a very busy and productive term. Rehearsals for the sen- ior production of Beauty and the Beast took up a great deal of time and energy and per- formance week was an incredibly exciting time for the department. Well done to all of the cast, crew and staff who gave of their time so freely and worked so hard on the project since September.

After Christmas the Drama department will be holding KS3 Drama club on Fridays for pupils who may be interested in trying out acting, building up their confidence or simply wanting to make new friends and have fun. The Drama club will be open to all pupils in Year 7 and 8.

Pupils in Year 7 have been working on basic Drama skills this term including use of dramatic devices, projection of voice and use of Year 11 GCSE Drama classes have recently clear facial expressions and body language. Year performed their Unit 1 Devised Drama ex- 8 pupils have been working on challenging top- amination performances. Their hard work ics such as ‘Sam’s Story’. It is about a boy who and commitment to making and performing decides to run away from home as a means to interesting and dynamic stories really paid escape his problems. Pupils have applied a range off with the positive results they achieved. of devices to explore the issue, and produced mature and meaningful work as a result. Year 12 A-Level Drama and Theatre Stud- ies pupils enjoyed working with Shelley Year 9 pupils have created some fantastic work Norton from the Big Talent Agency in No- based on ‘Our Day Out’. Miss Davies and Mrs vember. The workshop was based on effec- Matthews led a superb trip to a tive audition techniques and text work, us- local nursing home; Year 10 pupils created and ing Joan Littlewood’s Oh What A Lovely performed a Christmas-based piece of theatre. War! as a basis for performance. Pupils The trip was a great success and the Year 10 pu- found the workshop very beneficial and pils worked very hard on the play. Well done! Seren Adamson went on to audition for Shelley outside of school and successfully joined the agency.

“I just wanted to say thank you for inviting me in to school last week. I loved meeting your students and can you thank them for me for getting up and performing” (Shelley Norton) Dylunio a Thechnoleg Mr N Gifford

sample the produce!

It has been another great term in Design & On the last day they visited ‘The Bread Show’. Technology with many pupils taking advan- to watch how the professionals made crepes tage of the opportunities available. and pancakes before taking turns making their our own pancakes, adding scrummy fillings Boulogne trip before eating them. A great trip! Pupils from Year 8 had a fantastic trip to Boulogne in October. They visited a bou- Visit to ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ langerie where they were able to get involved Year 10 food technology class had a great day out despite the weather. Pupils enjoyed demon- strations by TV chef, Richard Fox, on how to create interesting and tasty dishes from left- overs.

in kneading and shaping the bread dough. They were also able to practise croissant roll- ing skills before getting to sample some of the boulangerie products, which was un- doubtedly the highlight of the trip!

The following day they visited a confection- ers where they watched a demonstration of how sweets were crafted from boiling syrup Cookery competition and sampled the warm sweets they had just watched being made. They then journeyed Congratulations all the competitors in the Year into the countryside to visit a goat farm and see how the goats are reared and how the 9 and 10 cookery competition. Especially to milk is used to make cheese. The trip also Ellie Humphrey and Maisy Holland for joint contained a visit to a chocolate factory where first place in the school final. Both Ellie and the pupils learned how chocolate is made and Maisy will be going on to the local stages of also how the cocoa beans were grown, har- the competition, where they will be competing vested and processed to become chocolate. against other school finalists. Pupils also learned about the variety of prod- ucts that come from different parts of the co- Good luck girls! coa tree before yet another opportunity to “sampling boulangerie products” Design Technology Mr N Gifford

helmets for Easter eggs and had a fabulous time. Enthusiasm for engineering continues to grow in Stanwell with students participating in many engineering projects.

Engineering in Education Scheme (EESW)

Our participation in the scheme has run for Go4SET over fifteen years now, and this year is no For a third exception. Two teams from Year 12 have year running a Stanwell team of Year 9 stu- been linked with RWE NPower (Aberthaw) dents has participated in this introduction to and are investigating environmental issues engineering. Once again the team has been that staff at the plant are trying to address. lucky enough to be mentored by a professional Both teams have made a fantastic start and engineer from ARUP. are looking forward to developing their ideas at the Cardiff University workshops during Six Engineering pupils attended an open day at the last week of term. Bristol Technology & Engineering Academy where they undertook a team challenge and Girls into Engineering learned about the ten week challenge they have This year girls from Year entered. 8 and 9 enjoyed partici- The team were tasked with solving a real life pating in the ‘Girls Into engineering problem. The pupils had to work Engineering’ scheme as a team and create a solution to the problem. which was based in Car- They also had to build a model of their design. diff University They were only given a map of the rail track, School of Engineer- paper straws, masking tape and blue tack. The team won the day challenge, by setting a faster ing. time than all the other schools. The team is During the day they now meeting weekly after school with an ex- ternal mentor and are designing an eco friendly built bridges, electric classroom of the future. motors and crash

“ten week challenge they have entered” Economeg a Gwleidyddiaeth Mr J Crook/Mr G Penny

Government and Politics Economics

Government and Politics students have been Visit to London extending their understanding of the democ- ratic processes in the UK and the USA. Also, a department twitter page has been set up (@Politics2XL) which many are following.

Year 13 students will be sitting their A2 mod- ule (Politics of the USA) in January and they have taken a keen interest in US voting be- haviour, political parties and pressure groups. Several members of the class have given su- perb presentations, all focusing on key issues; examples include the possible 2016 Republi- can Presidential candidates, voting behaviour, turnout levels and party factions. They have also recently completed two debates. The first questioned whether there is a tangible voting The spring term will see the Economics and behaviour in the USA or whether it is based Business Studies departments visiting Lon- mainly on short-term factors. The second de- don. This will be an invaluable opportunity bate explored the importance of primary elec- for pupils to gain an understanding of the tions and the electoral college system. Best of current economic climate, and the impact luck for the examinations! on business. The trip takes place over two days and includes a visit to Coca Cola head Year 12 students have been examining Office, Lloyds of London, The Bank of whether the UK needs a written/codified con- England and Wimbledon. In the evening the stitution and whether the Prime Minister en- pupils will be entertained with dinner in joys too much influence. They have also stud- Covent Garden and a visit to the London ied factors which influence voting behaviour Dungeons. in the UK. These factors include primacy is- sues such as class, ethnicity and age as well as Economics in the News factors which include the role of the media. This month saw the Chan- Students have also analysed the current posi- cellor George Osbourne tion of the Electoral System in the UK. They making his Autumn state- have recently prepared for lively debate re- ment. Year 11 students garding a possible reform of the current elec- took part in a lively de- toral system of FPTP to the Alternative Vot- bate questioning the cur- ing System. rent policies and produced a rival manifesto of their own.

“Making sense of every day decisions” Saesneg Mrs M Williams

Young Writers’ Squad Macbeth Production At the end of September, two Year 7 pupils Year 11 pupils attended a theatre performance were selected to take part in the Young Writ- and workshop on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ on st ers’ Squad creative writing workshop in Cogan Tuesday 1 October. As part of the morn- Primary School. While they were there, they ing workshop the director and actors discussed were given advice from published authors as costumes, setting, delivering soliloquies and well as taking part in the Spooky setting work- fight scenes in the play. It was a very interac- shop, where they wrote a fantastic opening to a tive experience and our pupils asked some horror story. Both Harriet Marshall (7M) and really insightful questions and took an ac- Hywel Edwards-Sim (7E) said that they had tive part in the discussion. During the after- an amazing time. 'It was really useful.' Harriet noon session, they watched the same actors enthused. 'I was really able to use some amaz- perform the whole play which will be really ing adjectives to add some oomph to my set- beneficial to them when writing their English tings.' Hywel agrees, stating: 'I was taught how Literature controlled assessment. to vary my sentence structure to add tension to my writing. I'd love to go to the next one!'

Open Day

There were some fantastic wizarding activities available in the English department for Open Evening this year. There was plenty on offer; spell-binding games, mind-boggling magical quizzes, descriptive writing activities, and cer- tainly never a dull moment to give everyone a taste of Stanwell. Honestly, who would rather King Lear Lectures go to Hogwarts?

The Open Day ‘Spelling Bee’ was also a great Twenty seven Year 13 English Literature stu- success. Many pupils faced the challenge and dents enjoyed Sovereign Education's 'King won prizes in their age group. Lear' lectures that were held in Cardiff in No- vember. The speakers were extremely knowl- edgeable and enthusiastic and really helped the Creative Writing students to enrich and enhance their under- standing of this excellent Shakespeare play. Led by visiting speaker Mr S Chapman, Year 9 The topics covered a huge range to inspire pu- pupils continued with their creative writing pils, such as exploring the Fool's role, the kinds project this term. Sixteen, Year 9 pupils sup- of madness in the play, human identity and the ported Year 6 pupils from Evenlode Primary world of King Lear. It was a huge success and Schools with their novels. very enjoyable!

“pupils asked some really insightful questions” Daearyddiaeth Mrs H Jarman

As Geography is all around us, the department has taken every opportunity this term to explore the world beyond the classroom. In September, Year 10 Geographers took part in a day of interactive hazard management provided by the British Cartographic Society in association with the Geographical exhibits and learning how all cocoa beans in Association. During the day, entitled ‘The the UK come from Ghana. Restless Earth’, the pupils mapped and managed the Japanese earthquake and During the half term holiday, a selection of subsequent Tsunami using GIS strategies and pupils from Years 10 and 11 visited the Bay of Naples, experiencing the many geographical features that the physical and human landscapes had to offer. The students had the opportunity to see for themselves several locations of geographical interest that currently relate to their studies. These included a visit to the Island of Capri, a walk around Sorrento, exploration of the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, a climb Ipad technology. Some of the winners are to the top of Vesuvius, in the Vesuvius shown above. National Park, a tour of underground Naples and a visit to the sulphur fields at Solfatara. Year 8 visited the Cadbury World factory in Bournville. Pupils were given a talk on the economic value of the chocolate industry, relating to the location and manufacturing of products in the developing and developed world. This gave the pupils the opportunity to discuss the issues and ethics of Fair Trade. After their talk the pupils explored the factory, sampling many varieties of chocolate, getting involved with interactive

“Geography is everywhere and everything” Geography Mrs H Jarman During the Italian evenings pupils delighted Margam Park. Whilst at the centre, pupils in a range of activities from making and completed river studies techniques and team eating Italian pizza, beach volleyball and building games; an enjoyable day was had by completing a all! quiz (where the tie breaker was For Open Day the department focused decided in a their efforts on the theme dance off of Rainforest Sensations between the Year in F22 and geographical 11 boys!) games in F25. Activities included taste challenges, During interactive quizzes and November, the Year 12 AS Geography shake and sniff games. students went to the Field Studies Centre at The displays attracted a Nettlecombe Court near Taunton. During lot of visitors and there were many questions their stay they completed two fieldwork about the subject, including the content of the GCSE and A level courses. investigations as required for their WJEC syllabus. The physical investigation explored During the term Mr J John has been working the effectiveness of flooding on the River with the Year 7 and 8 geographers in in Tone in Taunton, while the human Geography club. The focus has been building investigation looked at rural settlement in the a model of a volcano, here is the result so far: villages of Exford and Wheldon.

It was certainly an adventurous experience for the 36 pupils and 3 members of staff!

Keep up to date with the latest news from the geography department by following us on Twitter: Stanwell On the 9th of December, 150 Year 7 pupils Geography@GEOG2XL visited the Field Studies Discovery Centre at

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

It has been another excep- Topics have included Henry VIII and his six tionally busy and eventful wives, the Elizabethan Religious Settlement term in the History Department. Highlights and The Spanish Armada. have included the October Open Evening, where pupils - and parents alike - had the op- In addition to learning in the classroom, 44 portunity to take part in several activities, in- very excited Year 8 pupils also visited London cluding archery, code-breaking, a crime-scene in December. They thoroughly enjoyed their investigation on famous historical murders visit to the Tower and the chance to enjoy an art exhibition on of London, espe- World War I. A good time was had by all. cially seeing the place where Anne History Club has continued to attract many Boleyn and Kathe- interested and enthusiastic historians. All of rine Howard were the members have been eager to learn about executed. They also History outside the classroom and have thor- had a great time oughly enjoyed activities such as castle build- exploring the cul- ing and role-play. tural side to Lon- don; especially vis- iting Covent Garden and seeing War Horse in the West End.

Year 9 have begun the GCSE course with a highly impressive attitude and have been look- ing at key events in the battle for civil rights in the USA. Events studied have included the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Importance of Martin Luther King. To reward them for an excellent term’s work, 119 Year 9 students re- cently attended a private showing of The Butler which helped them better understand the civil (Members of History Club re-enacting a rights movement. scene from Horrible Histories!) Continuing on from their superb progress last History pupils have studied a lot of exciting year, Year 10 have been studying the Rise of key issues this term. In Year 7 pupils have Hitler and how he transformed Germany from been learning about the Battle of Hastings and a democracy into a dictatorship. who became King of England in 1066. They are looking forward to studying how William Year 11 are currently examining Racial Issues the Conqueror overcame his problems and life in the USA, 1929—2000. Topics have in- in the Medieval period. cluded WWII and the influence of individuals like Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Year 8 have enjoyed studying all about the They should also be proud of the very impres- Tudors during this Autumn term. sive exam results they achieved in the summer.

“History Club has continued to attract many interested and enthusiastic historians” Technoleg Gwybodaeth

Mr P Davies

Sixth Form sheet skills already and outstanding exam Sixth Form computing students have been de- results were achieved by Rebeca Pires-Jenkins, veloping a computer program this term to Tara Robinson, Andrew Te Water Naude and regularly test pupils’ spelling ability. Of par- Anna Webster who all achieved full marks. ticular note are the systems developed by Ben Howe and Wei Haw Ong. Pupils in Year 13 have been developing their multimedia and Games Design with Year 8 pupils graphics skills. Congratulations to Liam John and Wei Haw Ong who had near perfect scores in the mock exams in December. They have produced some excellent work so far this term of particular note are Sian Moss and Marco Sun who have developed some very professional graphics work.

Key Stage 4 Year 10 pupils have been introduced to com- puter graphics through the Artwork and Imag- ing topic this term. Joseph Valek has worked hard during all lessons to produce excellent Most recently, Year 8 pupils have been excitedly 3D character designs that demonstrates a vari- building their own computer games using Mission ety of well thought-out design techniques. Maker. Many pupils are very enthusiastic and it Year 11 Option pupils are currently working has given everyone the chance to show their crea- in class on their Game Creation Unit, which is tive side. being enjoyed by all. Some pupils already have ideas for interesting game, these include After School Clubs Will Macleod, Kieran McGavin and Joshua KS4 Homework club is up and running on McKenzie. Wednesday evenings. We are encouraging pupils to attend these sessions specifically if you miss Key Stage 3 lessons or need to catch up with any coursework It’s been an exciting and busy start to the year that is outstanding. for Key Stage 3 pupils. Year 7 pupils have settled in well and have enjoyed their lessons Some pupils have been making improvements to in which they have been learning about their their Unit 1 GCSE coursework, most notably school email, Moodle and practical issues Harry Griffiths who has already improved one such as the effects of cyber bullying. Out- whole grade from his interim mark. standing performances in their test came Don’t leave it ‘til the last minute, come and do from: Enyala Banks, Emily Griffiths and little but often in the IT rooms each week! Rowan Higgins. Pupils are also preparing From December 5th, we are running a new club themselves for a spreadsheet exam after the for Year 7 pupils. Code club will teach pupils Christmas break. Good luck Year 7! programming skills in a fun environment. Pupils Year 8 have been examined on their spread- will earn certificates for each new level reached.

“ programming skills in a fun environment” Mathemateg Mr A Meddins

It has been another busy term A number of the 6th formers named previously in the Maths department with the main focus as well as Luke Morley, Lukas Moser, Suzie being the November GCSE exams. Home- Collins, Liam Fisher (all Year 12), Harry work Clubs on both Monday and Thursday Fudge and Dan Soltys (both Year 13) took evenings were well attended and hopefully part in the Glamorgan 6th form quiz - all thor- these extra sessions, alongside the past paper oughly enjoyed the experience. revision during lesson time, will prove fruit- ful - fingers crossed for early January when For the first time ever in September, a number the results come in! A special thank you to of Year 11 to 13 girls entered the Girls Maths members of the 6th form who also helped out Olympiad (pictured below). Special mention during these after school sessions as part of should be given to Katie MacLeod (Year 11 - their community participation for their Welsh 3rd from left) who got a Distinction. Baccalaureate.

Selected A-level pupils took part in the ‘Senior UKMT Maths Challenge’ in Novem- ber. Both Balaji Krishna (Year 12) and Sheng Bei (Year 13) achieved Gold certifi- cates. Ieuan Jones, Tomos Davies (both Year 13) Leo Tucker, Elis Vandyck, Rho- dri Jones, Rebecca Te Water Naude, Adam Jones and Jack Davies (all Year 12) achieved Silver certificates and Keiran Brit- ten, Craig McKellar, Sion Thomas (Year 13), Stavros and Tato Katsikeas, Jack Powell, Kathleen Ahearne and Jay Kapu- Once again the ‘Maths Mindbenders’ on Open ria (all Year 12) achieved Bronze certifi- Day was a great success. Many current and cates. Our congratulations go to all of these potential pupils enjoyed the five-puzzle treas- (pictured below). ure hunt around the Department. Those that completed the puzzles received a certificate and a prize. This year, we also ran a Simon Says competition which was won by Jessica Jones from Victoria Primary - da iawn ti!

Finally, the KS3 homework club has proved to be popular again with large numbers of pupils attending. Also, another big thank you to members of the 6th form who have been as- sisting in Maths lessons, again as part of their community service. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

“Year 11 to 13 girls entered the Girls Maths Olympiad for the first time” Y Cyfryngau a Ffilm

Mr I O’Rourke

As a department we have also supported Stanwell’s The Media & Film department has had another senior production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’- successful year in terms of our pupils’ attain- providing poster and programme. As you can see ment. The summer brought some excellent re- from the pictures below, cast members rehearsed in sults where our students performed brilliantly in earnest for some time! both GCSE and A Level examinations.

We are now in our third year of teaching Media Studies from Year 9 and our new cohort of stu- dents are more enthusiastic than ever. Pupils who have started particularly well are: Morgan Jones, Eiman Khan, Zain Yousef and Maddie Lloyd.

One of our Year 13 students, Dan Skentelbery, has established the Media Club, which gives pu- pils from Years 7 and 8 the opportunity to get a taste of what Media Studies is like. They look at a diverse array of media platforms and texts such Years 10 & 11 have been working hard on their con- as TV Drama, for which they produced story- trolled assessments and have just sat their end of boards for cliff-hangers with excellent examples year exams. Pupils of note so far are: Lucy Rich- coming from Jake Finch, Ben Hanson and To- ards (10); Anton Elliott (10); Ella Robertson (10); mos Hughes. The students got a chance to use Emily Geen (10); Timothy Burns (10); Joseph Adobe Photoshop making film posters: Tom Coole (11); Georgina Bartlett (11); Joe Andres Croll and Ruben Jones produced outstanding (11); Sasha Horrobin (11); Erin Clissold (11); work. You may have seen Amy Hann, Rowan Samuel Singh (11) and Amy Gifford (11). Ruth Higgins, Dylan Moss and Phoebe Quinlan dur- Blenkinsop has also joined us from Australia and ing open day producing their very own two min- has made a great start in Year 10. ute short film within four hours! AS Film Studies has a larger than usual cohort this year and they are readying themselves to make some amazing films in the new year. AS Media students have recently sat an end of year internal exam and are about to embark on their first piece of course- work. A2 Film and Media students’ preparations for their final exams in May are well under way.

‘The students got a chance to use Adobe Photoshop to make film posters.’ Ieithoedd Modern

Mrs T Davis Open Day Davies (9X), Charlotte Peach (7T) and Nia

Isherwood (7X). One of the highlights of the term was the ever–popular Europa Café on Open Day. In the large cake category, first prize went to: There was a fabulous selection of cakes, Ben Croll kindly baked by our wonderful students. The “Decorate a cup cake” competition took (9T), Annie place again and the entries were great and Higgins (9M), very creative but George Lush first prize went to: (9X) for their

st splendid 1 Prize – Juli- Deutschland ette Cavaye (9R) cake. for her beret- wearing cup- cakes! 2nd Prize went to: Seren Mirza- nd 2 Prize – Davies (9X) and Lucy Jones Jade Eastwood (7E) for her (9A) for their col- most origi- ourful fish cake. nal “burger” cakes. 3rd Prize went to: Kathryn Morgan (9A), Katherine Peach (9X) for their patriotic German flag rd 3 Prize – cake! Niamh Sweeney (9T), Highly commended: Aimee Harry Newman (9L) Lintern (9L) for We also had a languages their amus- quiz which was won by ing cakes! Guillaume Bigsby. (Y8)

Highly commended to: Many thanks to all staff, Megan Doran (Y12), Kathryn Morgan pupils and, of course, par- (9A), Katherine Peach (9X), Seren Mirza- ents for helping us out by either baking or visiting the café.

“...the ever-popular Europa café on Open day” MFL Mrs T Davis

German Club French Club This year we also have seen the re-launch of Following the successful introduction of the the Year 7 German Club under the guidance of Spelling Bee last year, the current Year 7 pu- Mrs Worman. Pupils are getting a head start pils have risen to the challenge of learning for Year 8 by learning German words through the alphabet and the fifty French words for all sorts of games and activities. Stage 1 of the competition. The aim of the competition is to increase knowledge of the vocabulary in a fun but competitive way. The class competitions take place soon and the two class winners will then go forward to compete in the Stanwell final in the Spring Term. We are hoping to then take a team to compete in the regional final where the Stan- well champions will test their knowledge against other local schools. A group of dedi- cated Year 7 pupils have attended an after school French club on Monday to improve Megan Strong (7O) and Ciara Hay (7T) their skills and to join in various games ac- tivities that have helped them learn their French. Stanwell-Staufen German Exchange

Plans are underway for the German Exchange. In July the German pupils will be visiting Penarth. They will be attending classes and we have lots of other exciting activities planned, including a visit to Oakwood! The exchange is

Max Baker (7K), Ethan Millinship (7R), Joseph Doust (7L), Adrian Antkiewicz currently in its 32nd year and offers many pu- (7E), Deiniol Knight (7L) Daniel Cozma pils the unique opportunity to experience an- (7W) with their teachers- Miss Cross and other culture first hand. Mrs Symonds at French club.

“The French club hopes to be successful in the Spelling bee again this year.” MFL Mrs T Davis

Language Ambassador

Paris Trip Ex-Stanwell pupil, Matt Levy has been work- ing with the MFL department. He is currently On the international front, Mrs Symonds will studying French and Translation at Cardiff be taking a group of 55 Year 8 pupils to Paris University and is acting as one of their lan- in March next year. This is a joint venture guage ambassadors. This involves him helping with the Welsh department to sample the St. out in various French classes and he has even David’s Day celebrations which take place in taken a few lessons himself, including teaching Disneyland Paris. the subjunctive to Year 13! He also talked to pupils about the advantages of studying for- eign languages. He is going to begin teacher training next year and all staff agree that with his diligent attitude and enthusiasm, he will make a great teacher and be an asset to any department.

Pupil Achievements

Lots of pupils in French and German have been working hard this term and we have awarded a record number of merit points and certificates. These pupils have then been en- tered into the monthly raffle draws and there Pupils will also be enjoying a boat trip down have been lots of lucky winners. the Seine, a visit to the Eifel Tower and to The December winner are: the cathedral of Notre Dame. In German: Y8-Maddy Carver Y9-Caitlin Duggan Y10-Seren Lewis Y11-Chandni Kerai Y12-Sam Hills Y13-Emma Berry In French: Y7-Finley Stevens Y8-Stanley Murphy-Johns Y9-Idrees Maskeen Y10-Ellie Humphrey Y11-Ffion Wood Joyeux Noël and einen guten Rutsch ins Neu- Paris 2012 jahr to you all!

“We have awarded a record number of merit points and certificates.” Cerddoriaeth

Ms K Lomas

The Christmas term is traditionally a busy one The show was cast in September proving an for the Music department and this year is no extremely difficult task for all those involved exception. We continue to make use of the due to the highly impressive standard of audi- excellent facilities available to us and these tions. The show ran from December 16th-19th have been further improved by the refurbish- (inclusive). The music of ‘Beauty and the ment of C2, one of the main teaching spaces. Beast’ proved most enjoyable to rehearse. Extra-curricular activities continue to flourish and attendance has been excellent at Junior Once more the orchestra, made up almost ex- Orchestra, Senior Jazz, Junior Girls’ Choir, clusively of Stanwell pupils from Year 8 to Senior Girls’ choir, Barbershop and String Year 13, relished the challenge of performing Group. Please see a member of the Music de- parts written for professional musicians. partment if you’d like to get involved with The leader of the orchestra, Year 13 pupil any of these groups when they recommence in Robert Cavaye commented “It’s an honour to 2014. lead this fabulous group of musicians. I’m sure the show will be spell-binding”.

Rock Academy Wales

The Rock Academy Wales initiative has gath-

ered real momentum since beginning at Stan-

well in 2012 with students performing several

local gigs.

If you are interested in developing your musi-

cal talents in a slightly different way, see a

member of the Music department for further

details. Senior Production – Beauty and the Beast

The preparations for the magical senior pro- GCSE Performing Arts duction of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ occupied us Wales Millennium Centre Trip all from September onwards with rehearsals taking place throughout the term. The produc- tion was a real team effort with the final week of the show seeing several departments, staff and hundreds of pupils working together, sup- ported by senior management, to produce a performance that has joined the school’s rich tradition of musical theatre.

“magical senior production” Music

Ms K Lomas

Year 9 and 10 GCSE Performing Arts stu- dents took part in a series of workshops at the Wales Millennium Centre in an event run by the company ‘Creative Choices’. The event was designed to give students practical ‘hands on’ experience of career paths within the in- dustry such as lighting design, stage manage- ment and marketing. The experience also links to units studied as part of their course on Penarth Pier Pavillion employment within the Performing Arts in- The Music department has had the privilege dustry. to be involved in two events taking place at Students were even lucky enough to be the newly re-opened Penarth Pier Pavilion. treated to a lunch-time concert by opera singer Deputy Head Boy Zac Ghazi-Torbati co- and former Daybreak ‘Woman of the Year’ ordinated a group of musicians that included Kate Woolveridge as part of the day. sixth form students Alasdair Cavaye, Robert Cavaye, Rhodri Jones and Students were unanimous in their whole- Tabitha Minns who provided musical hearted appreciation of the experience which items for an event held at the impressive will, we are sure, prove to be beneficial in new building to promote tourism in the Vale their future studies. of Glamorgan. Well done to all involved!

The Junior Girls’ Choir and the String Group will also be performing at the venue

on Sunday 22nd December as part of the Pa-

villion’s ‘Advent Sundays’ programme of events. The chosen repertoire will include popular music as well as more traditional

festive items. The concert will take place from 3 o’clock onwards and admission is free. Mince pies and other seasonal refresh- ments will be available for audience mem- bers.

It is hoped that the department will continue to build links with this exciting new local venue.

“The department will continue to build links with this exciting new venue” Music

Ms K Lomas

Year 13 Concert Trips

Year 13 Students have attended two trips this term. The first to St David’s Hall to see a per- formance given by the BBC National Orches- tra of Wales which featured Shostakovich’s 8th Symphony which links with one of their A2 set works. The second trip was to Cardiff Music Department Tour 2014! University to see the Carducci string quartet perform a series of pieces again linked to their The Music department will be taking their examination. talents on tour in July 2014 when a group of instrumentalists and singers will be travel- As well as being enjoyed by pupils, the con- ling to the beautiful city of Paris to give a certs also gave students valuable insight into series of concerts and see the sights. the music they are studying and will hopefully give their preparations for their final exam an The trip is being expertly organised by Mr extra boost! Sambell; watch this space for further details.

Pupil News

Year 9 pupil Emily Alford was recently suc- cessful in gaining the role of choirboy in Welsh National Opera’s autumn production of ‘Tosca’.

As well as performances in the WNO’s home Music in the Vale 2013 venue of the Wales Millennium Centre, Emily has also been on tour with the company, per- Stanwell played host to the annual ‘Music in forming in venues from Llandudno to South- the Vale’ contest for young musicians on ampton. Emily hopes to one day forge a ca- the 23rd and 24th November. reer in the opera world and we wish her every success, well done Emily! Despite fierce competition, Year 10 pupil Paul Monaghan won an award for ‘Most Promising Performance’ in the Intermediate Singer category.

The school was delighted to host the awards

and the organisers remarked favourably on the facilities available.

“The Music department will be taking their talents on tour” Astudiarthau Corfforol Mr I Summerfield

Football These pupils represented Stanwell in a competitive environment and all can be Years 7, 8, 10 and 11 teams have all pro- proud of their achievements. Well done gressed to the second round of the Cardiff and to: Louis Spencer, Dan Jones, James Vale cup. They all made at least the quarter Dawson, Callum Russell, Rhys Jones, finals last year and are all aiming to go at least Matthew Dawson and Elliot Richards. one round better this time.

Strong performances to date have been from Year 8 who beat Barry with Lucas Murray and Toby Dyer leading by example. The year 10 team also beat Barry in a close match, where they came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2; Harry Williams and Owen Lloyd put in strong performances within a talented team. Netball Year 9 have recently made a good start to their league campaign beating St. Richard Year 7 Gwyn 5-2. Harry Smith and Jordan Bir- Year 7 netball club has proved popular chall provided outstanding performances. again this year with over 40 girls attend- ing after school club on a Monday. Both Cross Country 7A and 7B have had a number of matches with the A team winning com- The cross country season has started quickly fortably against Bro Morgannwg, Llant- this year with a surge in participation and wit and St.Richard Gwyn. Players of the commitment to the Friday training sessions match have included Hannah Williams held at school. Many of the pupils have en- and Ophelia Scott. The B team has also joyed the Cardiff and Vale races and a number started the season well with a draw of pupils have joined local clubs and are regu- against S.Richard Gwyn and wins against larly racing all over South Wales Llantwit and Bro Morgannwg. Katy Matthews and Olivia Tyso have been Rhys Jones (Year 9) has shown continued named Players of the match on a number commitment to training, finishing 1st in his of occasions. The Year 7 team is cer- county races and 6th on the Welsh Schools tainly one to keep an eye out for as the competition in Brecon where he was also rac- season continues with a high standard of ing against pupils in Year 10. There have been netball being shown. some excellent individual and team results Year 8 this season with the girls’ U13 team coming The Year 8 team continues to train hard 2nd in the South Wales schools competition and make progress. Both the A and B and the U13 boys finishing 3rd. Recently at the team are yet to win a match but have Welsh School cross country competition the shown improvement in their skills and st same girls’ team came 1 ! are working hard in training. “excellent individual and team results” Physical

Education Mr I Summerfield

The 8B team played in a recent B tournament Senior Tennis held at Talybont where they played a number The Senior Boys tennis team recently played in of teams from Cardiff and the Vale. They fin- the South Wales round of the AEGON tourna- ished 15thout of 22 schools. Players of the ment and beat Ysgol Strade. They now face match have included Sarah Pascoe and Han- nah Fletcher. Llandovery College for a place in the next round of the South West region. Year 9 5x60 The Year 9 team have also continued to train 5x60 is a programme that offers pupils the hard and despite losing matches against St. chance to participate in exercise for 60 minutes Richard Gwyn and Llantwit, are working well 5 times a week. This term pupils have enjoyed together. Congratulations to Emily Skinner activities such as boys’ basketball, girls’ foot- and Lauren Stephens who were selected for ball, street dance and yoga as well as some the Cardiff and Vale development squad. taster sessions and competitions! Year 10 Atomic Touch Year 10 have started the season very well with a win against Bro Morgannwg and St. Richard Gwyn. They are playing some skilful netball and with consistent shooting from Rebecca Humpage, Jordan Thomas and new addition to the team Lucie Dyer, are another team to watch this season. Before Christmas, the girls will play in the Year 10 tournament and hope- fully will play as well as they have been.

Year 11 In September, 70 year 7 pupils were provided Despite losing two of their opening matches, with the chance to try a new sport created by the Year 11 team are demonstrating some the Welsh Touch Association. Atomic Touch is lovely netball and improving every match. a fast paced, mixed gender, team sport that With the Year 11 tournament fast approaching, combines aspects of Netball and Touch Rugby. the girls will be hoping to do well again this Next term there will be the opportunity for the year. They have been a strong team throughout school to win a spot in the National Atomic their time at Stanwell and have shown great Touch Championships and play as a representa- commitment over the years. tive of the Cardiff Blues!

County Netball If you would like to give Atomic Touch a go Congratulations to Annabelle Birch-Hurst there are sessions running for years 8 & 9 every (Year 10), Tizzie Birch-Hurst (Year 11) and Friday lunch time and sessions after school for Laura Gale (Year 12) who were all selected all KS3 pupils on Thursdays during the week for the county netball squad. Annabelle has one time table. also been selected for the Wales U15 squad.

“combines aspects of Netball and Touch Rugby” Physical

Education Mr I Summerfield

Squash against St Cyres. Their commitment and In October, Squash Wales kindly provided enthusiasm to participate and improve their over 100 pupils from Years 7 & 8 with the skills has been outstanding and all the girls chance to try Squash. All of the pupils had a have worked extremely hard. Year 9, 10 great time and came away with some new- and 11 girls have also had a good start with found skills. If you’d like to try Squash there a number of successful wins against Cwm is a new Community Club running out of Rhymni and St Cyres. They are now look- ing forward to competing against different Penarth Leisure Centre every Friday evening schools in January. Year 9 girls have also from 5:45pm. been entered into the Welsh Schools Bas- ketball competition and are eagerly await- Table Tennis ing their fixtures. 8 boys from Years 7 and 10 were selected Special mention goes to; Rebecca Eger- from the Table Tennis club to represent Stan- strom who has made a superb contribution well at the Vale 5x60 Table Tennis Tourna- to all games this year and also to Rosina Peterson, Hannah Ross and Connie Shah. Well done to all teams!

Sports Award Ceremony On 27th September, Stanwell held its sec- ond annual Sports Award Ceremony to celebrate the many sporting achievements of pupils in the academic year 2012-3. Our ment. With Year 7 winning 15 out of 20 guest speaker for the night was Ashleigh games and Year 10 winning 17 out of 20 Crowter, sports correspondent for BBC games, both teams finished as clear winners! Wales and the presentation he gave was Both teams will now go on to compete in the very entertaining. Pupils received a variety regional competition. of awards for their contributions to school Badminton sport, with over 350 pupils being com- 8 pupils from Years 9&10 represented the mended in all. Congratulations again to school in the Vale 5x60 Badminton Tourna- everyone who took part. ment. Congratulations to both the boys’ and girls’ teams who came 3rd and 1st respec- tively. On the 4th December, 8 Year 7&8 pu- pils will also have the chance to compete. We wish them the best of luck in all of their games!

Girls’ Basketball Year 7 & 8 girls have had a fantastic start to the season this year obtaining numerous wins

“came away with some new-found skills” Physical

Education Mr I Summerfield

Rugby Year 10 So far the Year 10 rugby team are unde- Year 7 feated in the Vale league with only 2 It has been a very good start to the rugby year matches left. Captained by Spencer Robin- for a large group of pupils. The group has son, the team seems to have gelled this sea- trained really well and are starting to play a son, producing some outstanding perform- very good and expansive style of rugby. Aled ances particularly against strong teams such Rees, Drew Musa, Ryan Allen and Daniel as Ysgol Bro Morgannwg and Cowbridge Hayes have been the backbone of a very School. good set of backs. The forwards are now Many players in this side have also repre- coming together and proving to be a very ro- sented the Vale of Glamorgan Schools bust unit and are well led by Evan Lloyd, rugby team on a regular basis this year. Max Crandon and Will Hardy. It is still early days but if the group continue to work They include Joseph Short (c), Rhys hard in training their hard work could see Jones, Spencer Robinson, Owen Lloyd, them reach the Vale final in May. Morgan Rees, Joshua James, Basil Crack, James Price, William Gale, Alex Year 8 Drake and Rhys Picton. The Year 8 rugby team are again proving to be an excellent all round side with a number of exciting new players. Ben Hayes, Mat- thew Barber, Ben Hanson and Will Hall have been ever present in the back division in all games. The forwards are continuing to make progress and are proving to be a real handful in the games, the side is well led by Year 11 George Cowley who has had excellent sup- Year 11 have had an unfortunate start to the port from Ellis Smith and Cai Lloyd. season having 3 teams cancel matches against them, however they still managed to Year 9 progress to the second round of the Welsh The Year 9 rugby team has had a very good Cup in which they lost to a well drilled start to the season, winning 4 out of their 5 Whitchurch side. Dan Watts (Capt.), Soli- matches against teams such as Ysgol Bro man Kahn, Edward Drake and Caleb Morgannwg, Barry Comprehensive and Docking have also represented the Senior Llantwit Major. The team, captained by Rugby Team and Cardiff Blues U16s. Geraint Williams can always be relied on to Senior Rugby put in a good performance no matter who the Although they have suffered with many in- opposition are! With an abundance of power- juries including to their Captain Harry ful and skilful players in the side this could Roberts, the Senior Rugby Side (now cap- be a very promising season for Year 9. tained by Sam Sellick) have maintained their undefeated run of 19 matches in the

“powerful and skilful players in the side” Physical

Education Mr I Summerfield

Cardiff and Vale Mid-week league and Trampolining have progressed to the second round of the A number of our pupils represented the school Welsh Cup where they will travel to Porth in trampolining recently in the Welsh Schools’ to play Ysgol Gyfun Cymmer. Many play- Trampolining Competition at the National ers in the team are also playing at represen- Sports Centre. We had numerous teams and tative level; these include Sam Laity – individual competitors in the beginners, novice Crawshays 1st XV, Matthew Holder – and elite categories. Well done to all of our Cardiff Blues U18s and Joel Ringer – Car- pupils who took part, they did extremely well diff Blues U18s and Wales U18s. and for many this was also the first time that they had ever competed. Special mention to

Miss Lane who has assisted with the club on a Monday evening and who has given up her own time on the weekend to assist with judg- ing on the day. Her support continues to be appreciated.

Gymnastics U13 Beginners’ Team Mia Gordon-Davies, Alina Ovcharenko, Well done to all of our gymnasts who rep- Alys Price resented the school in the Welsh Schools’ U15 Girls Novice A Team Novice Competition at the National Sports Alisha Marsh, Eva McWilliam, Beth Mac- Centre. Many congratulations to all of our Millan competitors, for many of them it was their U15 Girls Novice B Team first competition experience. Our boys’ Alice Bright, Francine Couzens, Elin Mat- thews

Special mention to Ieuan Murray, Taiya Jones, Bethan Woodley and Kelli Poole who

have successfully made it through to the zonal team consisting of Jake Carr, Dafydd round of the competition in Loughborough Morgans and Ieuan Murray, performed early in the new year. We wish them every extremely well and achieved 3rd place, success. bringing home bronze medals. Special On behalf of the club we would like to thank mention to Chloe Poole and Chloe the coaches at Caerau Vale Trampoline club Fletcher who have assisted with the club for their support leading up to the competition this year. Their help and support continues and for giving up their time on the day to pro- to be greatly appreciated. vide judges and marshals on behalf of the school teams.

“Cardiff Blues and Wales U18s” Seicoleg Miss K Hall

Our Student Voice group met again this term Psychology and gave us some useful feedback and ideas about Psychology lessons. As a result of some Year 12 students have been studying Ap- of their suggestions the Department will be proaches in Psychology and, as part of the starting a new discussion group next term with Cognitive Approach, produced some excellent the aim of exploring topics from outside the animations and videos giving examples of at- specification in more depth. tributions and explaining the complex con- cepts behind it. The Department was particu- In September, the Psychology Department larly impressed with the work produced by moved into its own suite. This has created a Catrin Morgan, Ellie Munro, Alice Not- base for the Department and the opportunity to tingham and Tori Williams. create new displays and use brand new ICT fa- cilities.

Year 13 have been studying Research Meth- ods and have carried out a number of interest- Health and Social Care ing investigations into a range of aspects of behaviour including personality, memory and Students of Health and Social Care have been even mobile phone usage. The results were privileged to welcome a number of visitors into then analysed and presented to the rest of the lessons this term to talk about their work in a class. Alongside this, students have delivered range of Health, Social Care and Early Years presentations on a range of fascinating Psy- settings. The Year 12 students have been visited chology topics as part of their Welsh Bacca- by Early Years professionals from a local pri- laureate qualification. Luke Waddon’s pres- mary school and childminders as they complete entation on Social Psychology applied to the their coursework on early years provision in the London riots was particularly impressive. local area. Year 13 students welcomed a visitor from a local residential home to share informa- A number of Year 13 students have also been tion about their work and the students were also busy preparing their UCAS applications to invited in for a visit next term. Such visits help apply to University to study Psychology. We the students gain a real insight into how what are delighted that so many students will be they are learning about in lessons is applied in a continuing their studies in the subject beyond real care setting. this year.

“Year 12 students...produced some excellent animations and videos” Addysg Grefyddol Mrs J Skilton

Open Day The RE Department had a steady stream of visitors during the evening. Artefact displays provided a colourful background and visitors enjoyed taking part in the quizzes with many adding to the “What are your Christmas tradi- tions?” board. Making a difference Year 10 pupils have raised funds for Poon- cholai children’s home this year, and it was interesting for visitors to see the range of pub- licity material promoting the work of Poon- cholai produced by Stanwell students and pre- sented in the wall displays in the department area. Stanwell pupils have raised enough money to continue sponsoring the two pupils we have supported for the last 5 years and with the ad- ditional money collected we have sent Christ- mas presents for the children.

RE Club

Over the last few weeks, members of the RE club have been working very hard preparing Christmas decorations ready to decorate our Christmas tree at St Augustine's Annual Christ- mas Tree Festival. This year, we are focusing on the idea of Christmas around the world for our entry. We have chosen our top 25 traditions, based on the Advent countdown, to help explain some of the wacky and wonderful ways people mark this special time of year all around the Above are some of the some of the Year 10 world. Among our favourites have been the idea pupils who raised money this term for Poon- of BBQ on the beach in Australia, the early- cholai Children’s Home. The following photos morning roller skate to church in Venezuela and are of the two pupils sponsored by Stanwell. the tradition of German children leaving a boot The first photo is of Pravenkumar and the sec- or a shoe outside their bedroom door in the hope ond is of Essakiyammal. We look forward to of finding a tree branch covered in sweets the hearing from them after they receive their following morning. Using photographs, flags, Christmas gifts and cards which were also pur- recipe cards and some model replicas, are aim is chased from the money raised. to represent each of these traditions on our tree.

“Bringing joy to others”

Gwyddoniaeth

Mr P Johnson

Biology This is always a very busy time of year Chemistry as we head towards external The Chemistry department has made a very busy examinations for GCSE and A Level. and productive start to the academic year with The AS Level results in the summer both Year 10 and Year 11 pupils completing their were good with some outstanding GCSE controlled assessment tasks. This is an individual performances. Of particular important part of the final grade and all pupils was Robert Jones who achieved full have been mature and diligent in their approach to marks, 300/300 on the AS papers. the work. The AS Level results in the summer A number of Year 12 students visited were good with some outstanding individual the national museum in Cardiff to take performances. Of particular note was Eve Carter part in celebrations to mark the who only dropped 11 marks in all three of her AS centenary of Alfred Russell Wallace, co Level exams, with Tomos Davies, Omar -discoverer of the theory of natural Ghandour and Robert Jones also achieving selection. excellent results. A number of sixth form pupils took part in a “Classroom Medics Workshop” Year 12 have quickly settled into their where they looked at blood pressure studies and a number visited St. Cyres measurement, X-ray and CT scan analysis as well School in October to attend the as using a patient simulator named Stan the ‘Genetics Roadshow’ organised by human manikin to make Gene Park Wales. medical diagnoses. Open Day was a great In December Jamal Akhtar, Emily success with bumper crowds Thomas, Leo Tucker and Robert coming to watch the Turton took part in the ‘Brain Bee’ at Cardiff University, a quiz and study day “Flashes, Bangs and for those interested in neuroscience. Chemistry Magic” Open Day was also a great success with demonstrations. The Chemistry staff were ably large numbers of visitors taking the assisted by Ben Croll, Chloe Dicks and Annie opportunity to carry out a range of Higgins. The pupils impressed the visitors with experiments. The hard work of Molly their knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject, Britton and Erin Clissold was as well as their competence when doing the appreciated by all of the teachers. demonstrations. The Biology department has also made a late entry into the world of social

networking with our own Twitter feed,

this can be followed @Stanwell_Biol. Become a ‘follower’ for latest departmental news and other related tweets!

‘Open Day was a great success, with bumper crowds’

Mr P Johnson Science

Applied Science Physics . Solving crime has been the order of the day in The Physics department has had a very Applied Science this busy term with controlled assessment term, with Year 13 practical exams being done in Years 10 working on the and 11. In addition many pupils in practical techniques Years 10, 11 and 13 are preparing for associated with external modules in January 2014. Analytical Chemistry in the context of In September, 30 Year 12 and 13 pupils Forensic Evidence. visited Cardiff University’s Physics A Forensic Science department for their annual sixth-form Report forms part of Physics conference. In December, 28 their A2 coursework Year 10 and Year 11 pupils attended and they have to the annual Institute of Physics lecture at write a report on a particular case. It is Cardiff University. sometimes difficult to find out the information, so it was very exciting to have a visit from a Crime The AS results in the summer were Scene Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Andy good with the following pupils Tomos Jenkins who is a very experienced CSI Manager Davies, Daniel Soltys and Eve Carter who covers Pontypridd and Merthyr Areas. We all achieving very high UMS marks. were lucky he could fit us into his busy schedule once again and we hope he continues to visit us in Open Day was a great success with his retirement. many children and parents discovering how many toys have their origins with Year 11 work was sent to the exam board so that Physics alongside demonstrations of by March we will know the results of the first qualification. The students are now working rockets and balloons being squashed on towards their second qualification. a bed of nails. Years 10 and 12 will have to work hard to live up to the standards set this year!

“pupils visited Cardiff University’s Physics department” CymraegMrs C Flaherty The Welsh department has had a very Following the Bitesize Workshop, Rhys, Mat- active term! We enjoyed the inaugural thew and Tom were asked to share their opin- Year 7 transition trip to Llangrannog in ions on the brand new software TouchCast in a September and also took a group of 30 Vox Pops interview with the BBC. This app pupils to the Glan-llyn Urdd camp in November. Pupils were encouraged to lets you record a video and overlay widget – take part in a wide variety of outward like elements that can hold web pages, maps bounds activities including orienteering, and more. TouchCast is a very interesting con- climbing and raft building on the banks cept that mixes video with the web. The boys of beautiful Lake Tegid in Snowdonia. had the opportunity to explain how they felt this new development in technology will change education in the future.

Rory Skinner in Year 7 impressed us with his creative writing, he wrote an exciting poem about colours, which he named Lliwiau! Lliwiau! Lliwiau! Three pupils from Year 12 were invited to attend a BBC Bitesize Welsh second language focus group at the BBC headquarters in September. They had the opportunity to meet the producers of BBC Wales Interactive and Learning and share their ideas on the content of the website. Matthew Holder, Tom Chandler and Elizabeth McCulloch of Year 10 is a keen Rhys Savory spent the day swimmer and organised a team to represent brainstorming and sharing their Stanwell in the Urdd swimming gala in early experiences and ideas as Welsh Second Language GCSE students. December. The team was very successful in all Their input and creative ideas were very categories. Lloyd Hanson came 2nd in the much appreciated by the team and Marc 100m freestyle and 1st in the 100m butterfly. Real, the assistant producer, was very Andrew Flanigan was 1st in the 100m breast- impressed with the boys’ readiness to stroke and the 200m individual medley. share their opinions.

“Lliwiau, Lliwiau, Lliwiau” Cymraeg Mrs C Flaherty

Lloyd Hanson, Andrew Flanigan, Amy McAndrew and Joanna were Kabir Knupp and Rhys Jones won the 2nd and 3rd in the 100m breast-stroke. Diolch yn fawr also goes to Louis Fo- 4 x 50m freestyle relay and the 4 x 50m medley relay. Sam Wilcox was 1st in scolo, Daniel Jones and Naomi Hills the 100m breast-stroke and 2nd in the for representing Stanwell so well on 100m freestyle. this exciting occasion. Pob lwc to those going through to the final in the Spring.

Rhys Jones came 3rd and 4th in the 100m freestyle and 100m back-stroke. Megan O’Brien was 1st in the 100m freestyle and 2nd in the 100m butterfly. Rachael Flaherty came 2nd in the 100m freestyle and 1st in the 100m but- terfly. Elizabeth McCulloch was 2nd For Open Day the Welsh department in the 100m freestyle and 100m butter- had an arts and crafts session, along fly. Amy Bond was 1st in the 100m with a quiz on Welsh celebrities, en- back-stroke and 2nd in the individual wogion o fri! Much fun was had by all. medley. Elizabeth, Amy, Joanna Hourihan and Amy McAndrew made up a great relay team, coming 3rd in both the 4 x 50m freestyle relay and the 4 x 50m medley relay. Ffion McCulloch was 2nd in the 100m free- style and 4th in the 100m butterfly. Ffion McCulloch, Pia Sully, Famke Ashmore and Isobel were our junior girls’ relay team who came 2nd in the 4 x 50m freestyle relay and 4th in the 4 x 50m medley relay.

“Enwogion o fri!!” Sgiliau Gwaith Gwaith Mr. R Deighton-Jones

It has been a Pictured are Year 9 pupils Rhys Walker, Mat- busy term for thew Binding & the three Cameron Jenkins Workskills collecting litter along classes. The the old railway line Year 9 group in Penarth. have started the ‘Finance On the 28th & Money Skills’ course and have com- Novem- pleted the first three units learning about ber, 20 Year 9 and 10 pupils visited Barry Is- th income and expenditure and how to land. This is the 5 year that Workskills budget. The Year 10 group started the classes have worked with the Vale of Glamor- main Workskills course looking at dif- gan Visible Services. Unusually for a ferent types of unpaid work. Workskills litter pick in Barry, the weather was On the 11th November, Natalie Sargent excellent with no wind or rain! from the Vale Volunteer Bureau came into school and gave an interesting talk on volunteering and discussed the range of opportunities available to pupils. The Year 11 group reflected on their work experience placement in the sum- mer and on school Open Day, three year 11 pupils; Thomas Jones, Austin Squire-Wood and Harvey Valvo, set up a games skills challenge in G15 rais- ing £20 for Cancer Research. The Year 9 and Year 10 pupils have un- The pictures show Year 9 pupils Morgan dertaken litter picks with Keep Wales Jones, Morgan Evans, Sam Jones, Katie Tidy and the Vale of Glamorgan Visible Thomas & Katie Hudd collecting litter from Services the Barry Island car park. It was an enjoyable Depart- afternoon for all who participated. ment. On th the 14 November, 23 Year 9 and 10 pu- pils joined Richard Weaver of Keep Wales Tidy, they set off from school and walked along the Old Railway Line footpath from Archer Road up to Cliff Tops cafe in Penarth.

“It was an enjoyable afternoon for all” Newyddion Blwyddyn 7 Pontio Blwyddyn 7 Miss H Jenkins

For the first time at Stanwell, 240 of the new Year 7 pupils went to Llangrannog for three days to complete a variety of teambuilding activities. The purpose of the trip was for pupils to develop positive relationships within form classes, across the year group and with their teachers, as well as improving their Welsh language skills. The activities included horse riding, go-karting, the high ropes course, successfully. It is hoped that the orienteering, problem solving and trampolining experiences and friendships made in these to name a few. three days will help them throughout their time at Stanwell.

The staff at the centre were excellent reinforcing safety as paramount whilst also ensuring it was a fun experience for the pupils. They responded to being spoken to in the Welsh language and the use of Welsh was implemented throughout the time of the visit.

The pupils are to be congratulated on their enthusiasm and behaviour and many thanks to staff for their support on the trip.

We will look forward to this visit The pupils gained confidence with their peers continuing next year. over the three days, forming solid friendships within both sides of the year. A number also demonstrated some independence and coped exceptionally well away from home.

The pupils’ enthusiasm towards all the set tasks was outstanding. They supported each other in their groups so even those pupils that were nervous about some of the tasks had a go and in most cases completed the task very

“solid friendships within both sides of the year.” Newyddion Blwyddyn 7 Blwyddyn7 Miss R Povey and Mr M Baldwin

7E

The first term in a new school is always likely Pupils of 7E were very busy running 3 stalls to be a challenge but our new intake has settled for Children in Need and raised an into life at Stanwell magnificently. The pupils impressive £70 for charity. We had a superbly run patisserie stall which sold have obviously impressed their form teachers delicious delights including homemade with their achievements both sporting and brownies, cakes, fudge and toffee. The boys musical. The Llangrannog trip was a new pulled together and invented a new game – development this year and we were very Pin the spot on Pudsey – an innovative twist pleased with how the pupils responded to on the classic ‘Pin the tail’ and finally Eve situations that were very definitely “ out of Cabral and Hope Lacey ran the ‘guess how many sweets’ stall. A very big thank you and their comfort zone.” We would also like to well done to all of you who ran the stalls and congratulate all those who helped raise the contributed food to sell or made items for the superb sum of nearly £1500 for Children in stalls. Need! We also have some very sporty and 7T successful members of 7E who deserve to be mentioned. Rhys Lewis has been selected for Congratulations to Ryan Allen for getting into the British National Sailing squad after the Welsh Under 14s basketball squad. He is participating in the British Sailing busy preparing for games in Surrey, which will competition held in Scotland over the take place in the new year. Ryan is also aiming summer and coming in at an impressive third to get his black belt in karate. Sophie Eveleigh place. Congratulations! Well done to Maisy is also hoping to grade in Taekwondo. Gibbs and Ophelia Scott for their sterling Recently, Ossian Lambert-Jones has earned contribution to the Year 7 A team netball his bronze certificate in young lifeguards. girls who haven’t lost a match yet this term. Gabriel Howard has been invited to train with Keep up the great effort ladies! Not to be the Vale of Glamorgan cricket team. outdone by the girls, Michael Bennett and Zoe Mules is globe trotting to South Africa Rory Skinner have helped Penarth Town with ‘Only Kids Aloud’, next year, as well as Lions and Dinas Powys beat Inter Penarth 5- gaining grade 3 in singing. Adam Weir 1 and 9-1 respectively, well done boys! achieved grade 3 in brass, Jordan Jones Congratulations are extended to Tom attained grade 4 in drums and Yahlini Smith is Jenkins and Rory Skinner for being aiming for grade 5 piano and appearing in a selected to play for Stanwell’s table tennis theatre production of “Grease’. team. Very good luck to Sophie Hunnam Congratulations also to the team that made and and Alex Powell who are busy preparingfor sold cakes for children in need day and Zeus their jazz and tap dance exam December 17th Kampas who raised £219 for charity. and also to Amelia Ringer who is Well done 7T!

“...... settled into life at Stanwell magnificently.” Year 7 Miss R Povey and Mr M Baldwin

7M Raheem Khan has enjoyed playing rugby for his team ‘Kyacks’. Shafi Chowdhury has enjoyed being part of the Penarth Town football team. Sachin Bhatia enjoys playing the drums outside of school. Carys David has been involved with horse riding. Faith Mattinson and Hana

Richardson have both participated in a cross Rhys Lewis 7E country event. Both girls were very successful and finished high up the rankings. busy getting ready for her ballet exam on Jac Herbert has been involved with a show December 5th. ‘Sleeping Beauty’ outside of school. Eva Summerhayes has raised money during a Finally, a very big well done to Ben Johns Charity Dance event with her Sully Dance Group. who bravely completed a triathlon in August to Harriet Marshall has passed her grade 3 Violin. raise money for Ty Hafan; a fantastic effort Nia Hopkins is preparing to perform in the Royal Ben, keep up the good work! Albert Hall in May 2014.

7A 7X

7A has some national champions in its midst; Congratulations to Harrison Shaw who is not Dex Trivett is the Welsh champion for only one of our form representatives but he has gymnastics for his age group and Amelie Lloyd is the Welsh champion for karate for her been elected as the Year 7 rep for the whole age group. Amelie is also in training for her school council! Well done to Calan Cross who black belt in karate. achieved “pupil of the month” in English. Izzy Dain-Smith is in the school A team for netball. In other sporting news it seems our form is Luisa Diment is learning to play the drums. Will crazy for football; Billy McCullagh plays for Hardy and Dan Munro-Morris represented the Sully B team and recently won a match Mike Fowler Football Academy against the against the Cadoxton B side. Joseph Ramage plays for Cogan club who won their last game Manchester City Academy! Both, as well as 8:1! Not to be out done by the boys, Mia Adam John, play for Sully Reds who are Gordon-Davies plays for Stanwell. Well done currently unbeaten in their league. Jacob Huish to all of you. has started playing football for Penarth Town Lions while Thomas Quinlan plays for Inter To end on a musical note, Meredith Holland Penarth. Zoe Jennings has singing lessons once a plays the violin while Mia Gordon Davies has week. Sam Kneale has got into the Welsh squad just completed her grade 4 on the piano. We look forward to future performances from all for sailing - look out Sir Ben Ainslie! the musicians in 7A. “Dex Trivett is the Welsh champion for gymnastics.....” Year 7 Miss R Povey and Mr M Baldwin

Megan Lages has been very busy - she has a Sion Easthope had a short story published in the grade 4 ballet exam to do, she has just started newspaper. Jacob Adams is very proud of his grade 2 singing and she enjoys horse riding. 84% in his latest Maths exam. Adam Hall Leila Nicol and Stephanie Willan are achieved 100% in his French exam. Kimberly members of PAAW musical theatre who Bowes is learning how to play the piano. Chloe performed in the Christmas light “switch on” Garrard is involved in a gymnastic competition in Penarth. Another busy member of the form with school. Jagjeet Singh-Landa has reached is Aled Rees who has done a triathlon for Ty

Hafan, plays scrum half for Penarth and is a member of Penarth cricket club who are Cardiff and the Vale champions. Olivia Tyso competed in a “mini burn” - 3km run, 2km canoe and 5km cycle!

7W

Emily Griffiths has represented the school at basketball, netball and football. Zoya Yousef came first in doubles tennis and second place level 7 in his swimming lessons. for singles. Lucie Franks is doing really well with her ice skating and is hoping to 7O soon pass her level 8. Josie Paine is doing Our form members have had a very eventful few well in swimming and nearly on level 9. weeks! Everyone pulled together on Children in Aliyah Jama has been playing for Cardiff Need Day to raise an impressive £80 for charity! City Ladies football team. Ethan Mulcahy Our two stalls sold a variety of delicious has captained Cardiff and The Vale cricket homemade milkshakes. A huge thank you to all team and is hoping to soon secure his place who ran the stalls and to everyone who on the Welsh team. Liam Perry completed contributed to such a successful morning. his life saving award. Evan Lloyd captained Particular mention must be given to Isobel the Penarth and school rugby team. He was Brown and Megan Strong, who showed great also part of the team to win the DC Thomas initiative by conducting questionnaires in Cup in the Millennium Stadium. advance of the event. Their results helped 7O to plan and prepare milkshake flavours, costs and Adam Nilsen has scored 27 goals in 10 logistics. Well done girls! It is this ingenuity games already this season! Tariq Amari has which has seen Megan Strong become elected as almost achieved his black belt in karate. our form representative, alongside Neil Power, Sophie Whittaker has competed for the and also as the Year 7 representative on the school at swimming on the 4th December. school council. Well done to both!

“100% in his French exam!” Year 7 Miss R Povey and Mr M Baldwin

achieve highly in her Drama work as well as 7O pupils have also had several sporting accumulating enough merit points to be invited successes in recent weeks. Congratulations to our two speedy Louis! Firstly, a huge well on the reward trip this Christmas. Katy done to Louis Spencer, who was ranked Matthews is proud of her ‘girl of the match’ title 13th in Wales for his age in the 3000 metres. in netball this term. Megan Sully was excited to Keep up the good work, Louis! Secondly, score a goal for her football team. congratulations to Louis Foscolo, who is a member of Whitmore Bay Surf Lifesavers Ellie Broad took part in a swimming competition Club. Louis was ranked as the 5th fastest boy and came 1st, 2nd and 3rd in different events- in Wales for his age – outstanding! wow! Pia Sully has also been swimming and clocked up an impressive 32 lengths in just 16 Our sporty girls also have a lot to be proud of; Alys Price came an impressive 5th in a minutes. Sophie Coop has taken part in a recent Glamorgan Schools trampolining gymnastics competition and is currently awaiting competition. Congratulations Alys! Finally, a the results.Ellie Macmillan was outstanding in a big well done to keen footballer Seren climbing competition this term and came 1st out Jones, who was recently awarded player of of a large group of 60 competitors. the month for her team. Seren was rewarded with match tickets for her achievement. Enjoy the match, Seren! 7R also had two groups involved in raising money for Children in Need. There was a stall to 7R guess the number of sweets in the jar and a stall Everyone in 7R has had a great first term at to build the best Pudsey Bear out of Lego. The Stanwell School and there have been many team members were; Matthew George, Eddie positive comments made about their Price, Morgan James, James Simpson, Amani experiences so far. Ethan Millinship has Halim, Alicia Hopkins, Ella, Jessie Lieu, been successful in his French lessons this Kayleigh Fisher, Caitlin Dowling, Katy term and enjoyed them thoroughly. Ethan Matthews, Ruhama Ali. Thanks to all members and Matthew George are members of Cogan of the teams for their contribution to raising an AFC and contributed to an 8-1 defeat of the outstanding overall total for their year Penarth Tigers. group. Well done to everyone in 7R for all your achievements this term! Nicholas Hague-Jones has played rugby for Stanwell this term and was part of the team 7K that beat Llantwit Major School. David and Jack Garrett achieved first place in a County Lloyd Thomas have completed a section of karate tournament and also received and award the Taff Trail on a BMX bike, well done for quadbiking. Uzma Maskeen was awarded a boys! Kayleigh Fisher was very proud to trophy for the five hour walk she completed for Children in Need. Carys Thomas is currently “best Pudsey Bear out of Lego” Year 7 Miss R Povey and Mr M Baldwin rehearsing for her grade 3 violin exam. Williams all worked hard making the products Tomos Hughes achieved a level 7 award in and running the stall. swimming. Robert Creaven was selected for the Welsh Basketball team. Max Baker Arianne and Enyala Banks have successfully came 2nd in the Central England Open in auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent. The guitar karate for his age group. Cameron Sultana, and singing duet must now wait until February Cameron Willan and Rhys Newman played for the next set of auditions—fingers crossed for for Penarth in a rugby tournament in Llantwit you girls! and came 4th. Max Crandon, Daniel Hayes, Ethan Hosken, Mae Atkins' team, Vale Girls FC came 1st Daniel Jones and Drew Musa have all played in the local football league. rugby for Stanwell. Daniel Jones has also Felix Price won a tennis tournament with represented Stanwell for cross country. Megan Barry Island Tennis Club. Jonah James was Edwards, Emma Monaghan, Seren Sullivan, part of the team who made a film about the Mia Sutcliffe-Hill and Hannah Williams have school's fund-raising for Children in Need. all represented Stanwell for netball. Cori Reed ran 10 miles around Cosmeston In addition, Joseph Doust has designed a new over half term for Latch. flag for Llandough Hospital.

The contribution of Year 7 to raising funds for Children In Need was exceptional. Thank you to all the pupils (and their parents!) who supplied

delicious cakes. Everything sold out and it was wonderful to see so many of our pupils working together to raise money for such a worthy cause.

7L

Members of 7L ran a craft stall to raise money for Children in Need selling crisp packet keyrings and flower clips. Jessica Alstead, Arianne Banks, Jasmine Borde, The teachers and pupils of Year 7 wish you all a Serena Jemmett, Emma Monaghan, wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. Elinor Pyman, Seren Sullivan, Mia Sutcliffe-Hill, Olivia Tucker and Hannah

“first place in a County Karate Tournament ...... ” Blwyddyn 8 Mr R Macpherson & Miss Sterlini

the West End production War Horse. Many pupils were also rewarded for their This has been a busy and exciting term for Year continuing progress, endeavour and service 8. All pupils have embarked enthusiastically on to the school on the Year 8 trip to watch the ‘Real Game’. This is an effective and fun way The Hobbit 2, which capped off a of giving pupils a glimpse of what it is like living very productive and pleasing term in and working as an adult. Mr Pritchard from Stanwell. We wish the year group a restful Careers Wales has also been helping to prepare and enjoyable Christmas break and look our pupils for their option choices later on this forward to another exciting and fruitful year. Look out for more updates on Moodle term in the new year. regarding option choices in the new year. This year our School Council Pupils have also enjoyed a varied pastoral representatives are Thomas Atkinson and framework. In assemblies, recognition has been Bronwen Pearce. Both have taken on the given to world events, historical memorials, responsibilities of the role with great activities and the precepts of the week. Assembly enthusiasm and maturity, adding much to themes have included Olympic Values & the School Council meetings. Remembrance, with further presentations from former World Boxing Champion Nicky Piper Each form has elected form representatives regarding the work of the George Thomas for the Year 8 Council. Their job is to act Hospice, Barnardo’s & the School Charity Committee. PC Mudie has also delivered a number of informative sessions on drug awareness to individual forms, as well as advising pupils about safety on Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Pupils in Year 8 have also shown their generosity and compassion by participating in a range of worthwhile causes to help those less fortunate than themselves. Numerous cake sales, non- uniform days and a ‘wear your Christmas jumper day’ have helped to raise a considerable sum of The Tower of London, Year 8 History Trip money for organisations like Children In Need and Save the Children. Well done Year 8! as the link between pupils and the School Council and they have a great opportunity Many exciting trips have also taken place this to raise issues that pupils feel are important term. Pupils enjoyed sampling the delights at to them to help improve the whole school Cadbury World and also experienced the culinary environment. wonders of France on the trip to Boulogne earlier in the term. The recent history trip to London was They Year 8 form representatives are as also hugely popular. Pupils enjoyed visiting a follows: range of historical sites, such as the Tower of 8T– Kaitlin Daly and Daniel Sheppard London. They were also inspired by the quality of “Pupils in Year 8 have shown their incredible generosity and compassion” Year 8 Mr R Macpherson & Miss R Sterlini

8E– Connor Hamilton and Anayah 8E McNamara It’s been a busy term for 8E, well done to 8A– Oliver Stock and Amy Stout every single one of you on such a 8M– Kate Powell and Nathan Waite successful term! Many pupils have 8X– Isobella Morse and Jordan Sheppard excelled in numerous different sports; 8W– Thomas Atkinson and Jessica David Gracie Frankling made the A team in 8O– Antony Jomon and Holly Morgans netball, Connor Hamilton has been 8R– Sara Buckland and Toby Dyer chosen for the badminton team, Callum 8K– Bronwen Pearce and Ethan Shellem- King has taken part in a BMX Prince tournament, and Rhian Shillabeer has 8L– Katie Boden and Andrew Lewis taken up windsurfing! 8E also has some particularly talented musicians this year. Congratulations to all of the above! Patrick Grafton and Grace Mallory performed for the switching on of the Penarth Christmas lights and Ceylin As will be taking part in a concert in Penarth Pavilion. Niamh Taylor-Hoare has passed her grade 3 flute exam, whereas Dan Marsh in now working towards his grade 3 on the trumpet. As well as musicians and sports stars, 8E has some very talented dancers; Holly Thomas has just passed her grade 4 ballet exam and just in front of her is Elin Phillips, who 8T recently passed grade 5 with a distinction. There were many sporting achievements within As well as taking part in numerous school 8T this term. Congratulations to Jay Morse clubs, lots of pupils in 8E have deservedly who continues to excel in the discus, finishing gained enough house points to go on the the season ranked 1st in Wales. He also Christmas reward trip. A great start to received an award for Best Achiever in Cardiff Year 8 – keep it up! Athletics Club. Well done to Taiya Jones, who came 3rd in a trampolining competition as well th 8A as achieving 16 place in cross country for It has been a busy term for members of 8A Wales. Felicity Allen successfully got a place who have been participating in a wide in the Welsh squad for sailing and Hannah range of activities. Congratulations to Stephens passed her junior life-saving exam. Grace Beacall who has passed her Grade Congratulations to Silva Brindle who achieved nd 3 piano and good luck to Evie Bamford 2 place in the Welsh athletics competition and who is working towards her Grade 5 to Kaitlin Daly for her many achievements in trumpet while Christina Kulamannage is her roller skating career. On a musical note, working towards her grade 5 piano. well done to Darcey Conway for passing her 4th grade flute with a merit. Da iawn pawb!

“...finished the season ranked 1st in Wales” Year 8 Mr R Macpherson & Miss R Sterlini.

Eleanor Croft starred in ‘Joseph and his sailing for team GBR, and recently won a Technicoloured Dreamcoat’ with H from Steps. national event, beating 400 competitors at Ellie has also passed her life guards exam and is Rutland.. John Jones has been involved in a now a Nipper Junior. Well done Eleanor! Alice number of sporting pursuits. He canoes at Young has also been honing her performance Cardiff International White Water centre, skills in the St David’s Hall with ‘Dance swims for Penarth, recently winning 6 races, Angels’. Our form also has some talented sports plays tennis for Penarth Lawn Tennis Club as people. Joe Griffiths has reached level 3 in well as playing badminton and squash. Megan sailing. Charlie Thomas came first in a figure Marsden played the lead in a production of skating competition. The football team that ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. Tiegan Sissons Jack Ruelle and Sonny Edwards play for has took part in a charity dance show at the Paget reached the semi finals of the cup. Isaac Grant rooms. Kristy Webley came 4th in a Great competed in “The Road to Wimbledon” tennis Britain qualifier show-jumping event. competition and reached the final. Callum Eva plays football for Newport County and Cardiff 8W and Vale County School Boys. Hannah Ross is During the autumn term, pupils in 8W had a busy playing hockey and her team have won number of sporting and academic most of their matches so far this year. Finally, achievements. Jessica David was selected as a Henry Kynaston is continuing to enjoy playing member of the chorus for the senior production basketball, with his team enjoying some of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Lewis Donovan excellent results. Fantastic achievements from recently took part in a cross country all! championship and competed in every race. Courtney Evans achieved third place in a 8M gymnastics competition in Cardiff. Morgen Macy Chinn raised money for the NSPCC by Jay is a member of Dance Angels and, in completing a charity walk from Sully to Cardiff September, won a group dance competition. Bay. Cerys Harvey plays netball for the school Lydia Milward was awarded third place in a team. Luke Haynes raised money for charity cross country triathlon in October 2013 and her with the Penarth Sea Cadets decorating team also reached third place overall. Lucas Christmas trees. Nathan Waite has been Murray received the school sports award for playing football for the school and rugby for Junior Footballer of the Year and Rhys both the school and the Vale of Glamorgan. Woolmer has participated in the Vale of 8X Glamorgan County Cricket trials. Harrison Williams has gained his black belt in karate There have been a number of superb and won a gold medal in the Western Karate achievements by members of 8X this term. Alex Championships. Brown plays football for Dinas Powys as well as the Vale county team. He also plays rugby 8O for the Old Pens. Gabriel Butler Kavanagh It has been a very busy term in the sporting competes for Monster Energy BMX TEAM and lives of many members of 8O. It is pleasing to has won many competitions including the Dew see participation in such a wide range of tour. William Hall continues to excel in the different sporting pursuits available both in world of sailing. He has had incredible success school and the wider Vale.

“Will Hall continues to excel in the world of sailing” Year 8 Mr R Macpherson anad Miss R Sterlini

Jacob Hatcher plays football and cricket for 2nd place in the welsh judo championship and Dinas Powys and is a member of Penarth Ellis Dibble on his selection for Cardiff and badminton club. Kelli Poole has recently taken the Vale football squad. Bronwen Pearce has part in a gymnastics competition. Likewise, shown outstanding promise achieving her Joshua Cook came 12th in the London Open grade 4 ballet and congratulations to Kate Gymnastics tournament in September. George Beeslee on obtaining her black belt in karate. Cowley continues to swim for Penarth water polo club, while also excelling at karate. He has 8L also been selected as captain of the Stanwell This form is replete with pupils who are Year 8 rugby team. Well done! Sophie De Grey involved in a vast array of extra-curricular is a member of Cogan swimming club and activities. Jacob Dimond has competed in 4 represents the school at cross country. Joe races within the Vale and is now the number Driscoll plays for Dinas Powys football club and one 1500m runner. Finlay Hynes has enjoyed Old Penarthians Rugby Club. Holly Morgans attending karate and free running clubs outside has also continued to pursue her interest in of school. Cai Lloyd plays for Penarth RFC dressage, competing in events regularly. and the team are currently competing for the Blues Cup. Renee Eshel and Darcy 8R Richardson have been attending It has been a very busy and exciting term for trampolining club and represented Stanwell in members of 8R. Toby Dyer is thrilled to have the Welsh regional finals. Renee Eshel also had the opportunity to play for the school’s placed 6th in the competition. football and rugby teams. Ryan Packer achieved 1st place in the Dinas golf Amoy Brown and Rebeca Pires-Jenkins are championship tournament and he has played members of the school’s netball team and football for the Cogan Chiefs. Matthew Frost played in a netball tournament. Alice Short sat his grade 4 theory exam. Katie Streets has has been practising hard as part of the had a poem and a story displayed on Penarth orchestra for Beauty and the Beast. Pier. Katie also had the chance to read her poem Eve Lumsden has attained a merit in her aloud to an audience. Josephine Harris is taking Grade 4 ballet exam. Katie Boden entered a part in the Welsh National Swimming Gala and dance show on 29th November for charity with she was under the 30th place in the Welsh her dance group ‘Bliss’. National Competition for breaststroke. This means that she is now in the top 30 in the nation. Anna Webster has been very busy achieving Chloe Lam is pleased to have passed her grade 2 a grade 4 in both her LAMDA (Musical/Drama piano exam. Mary Kate McGrath has passed Award) and ballet exam. She has also her grade 5 theory exam and Connie Shah has performed two shows at her Majesty’s Theatre got a medal for cross country. and the Grand Theatre in Swansea, and is now looking forward to another performance at St 8K David’s Hall after Christmas. Katie Boden, The pupils of 8K would like to congratulate Freya Hall, Eve Lumsden, Gabriella Ethan Shellem-Prince on winning the gold Merrick, Anna Webster have all won places medal at an international tae kwondo on the reward trip. Well done! competition. Well done to Ben Hanson on your

“It has been a very busy and exciting term” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr A Chambers

It has been an interesting and challenging start for Year 9 pupils who have begun to A number of pupils have made great strides study their chosen GCSE courses. They have in their musical achievements. Congratula- been approaching their studies with great en- tions must go to Emily Alford who is taking thusiasm and maturity and we hope this posi- part in the WNO’s production of ‘Tosca’ and tive attitude will remain throughout the 3 is also a member of the WNO singing club years. Pupils have been gathering evidence and has guitar lessons. Niamh Sweeney of their successes inside and outside school came second in a tennis tournament. Elspeth for their progress files, as well as writing per- Robertson performed in the Rugby League sonal statements about their achievements. World Cup opening ceremony, she also en- This year our School Council representatives joys dance, piano and flute lessons. Chelsea are Rebecca Davies and Henry Waddon Williams continues with her singing lessons They have been participating in School Lowena Diment enjoys ballroom dancing Council meetings discussing and promoting and swimming. Jordan Birchall and Liam issues raised by Year 9 pupils and feeding Carter are members of the football team. back during year group assemblies. Year 9 Form Reps: 9E

Congratulations to Geraint Williams who has been selected to be the rugby team cap- tain. Alexander Owens is also a member of the rugby team and part of the swimming squad. Ieuan Murray has taken part in a gymnastics and trampolining competition. Cameron Jones attends ‘Outsiders’ singing group and is in the Vale U14’s golf squad. Harry Smith and Sam Bohlen are members of the school football team along with Kota Wirth who represents the school at tennis. 9T– Emily Alford and Harrison Ashby Harri Barlow received top marks in his Tae 9E– Victoria Lewis and Ian Margrain kwando grading and Benjamin Roderick is 9A– Menna Bafaqih and Samuel Thomas now a brown belt. 9M– Annie Higgins and Henry Waddon Benjamin will also be playing piano at the 9X– Lauryn Perkins and Daniel Anderton Millennium centre. A special mention must 9W– Clodagh McKechnie go to Alexander Whitfield who has raised and Rob Brown nearly £1000 for Children in Need at Penarth 9O– Chloe Adney and Michael Conway Yacht Club. 9R– Tamasin Stephens Collins Alexander is now in the Topper National and Thomas Griffiths Intermediate Sailing Squad and the Welsh 9K– Olivia Davies and Ethan Harris National Topper Squad. 9L– Rebecca Davies and Owen Day

9T “School Council representatives are Rebecca Davies and Henry Waddon” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr A Chambers

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Kathryn Morgan is a member of the school Chloe Waite has enjoyed attending creative basketball team. Alexandra Ruge-Hayes writing club, she has competed in different and Stephanie Knight represent Stanwell types of writing skills competitions. Lia- school in the netball team. Noah Bushby has Maree Dyer has attended singing and drum successfully completed his trial for Cardiff lessons after school. Mohammed Hussain Development football academy. Jade East- has memorised 25 chapters of the Quran off wood has passed her grade 3 flute exam by heart, with only 5 left to accomplish. whilst Rebecca Johnson has developed in Daniel Anderton and Jack Cooke play confidence and skill through her time in rugby and football for the school teams. Jack Mark Jermin’s stage school. Dafydd Mor- also plays hockey for the school. Bronwyn gans is captain of Wenvoe Colts football Morgan has enjoyed attending junior girls’ team, whilst Rhys Butler has been recog- choir. She is due to attend a concert with the nised for his outstanding contribution to the choir at Penarth Pier. Lauren Stephens was same team. Alexandra Slack entered the chosen as captain of the netball team, she has European Karate Championships in Sheffield also attended two netball county trials and to represent Wales and will also be attending has started to coach Year 7 players. George the International Karate Championship in Lush has been entered for an elite under 14s Malta in March. trampolining competition and he has been busy planning lots of events for the eco- 9M committee. Zain Yousef is a member of Penarth lawn tennis club where he won the Eamon Aeyad is currently boxing at Barry handicap tournament consolation draw. amateur boxing club and recently fought in Chloe Taylor took part in the ice-skating his first fight. Haaris Khan is continuing his competition for the opening of Cardiff’s boxing training with Penarth ABC and regu- Winter Wonderland. Cora Squire took part larly competes in matches. Andrew Salter in a recent cooking competition, she has got and Henry Waddon are participating in the through the heats stage of the competition. school production of Beauty and the Beast. Maximilian Paley received awards for rugby Henry also has the part of Enjolras in an up- and football at the Stanwell sports awards coming production of Les Miserables. evening, along with Katherine Peach who Maxine Pwele represents Stanwell in the received an award for basketball. Darwin basketball team. Alex Milner has become a Alford and Daisy Osborne-Walsh are plan- Senior Scout. Tom McSorley took part in a ning to climb Snowdonia for Children in course by the WNO. Matthew Bridge spent Need. a day at Cardiff Library on a course about robot programming. Khalif Jama has had 9W trails for the Wales National Football Team. Lucia Cavaliere has competed in several Samuel Holland has taken part in the Go4set horse riding competitions. Emma Squire engineering competition and has achieved went to the European Karate Championships Rock Climbing level 4. Joshua Meek has to represent Wales. “Alexandra Slack and Emma Squire represent Wales at Karate” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr A Chambers been selling poppies for RBL and also took Beast’. Lauren Birch Hurst, Caitlin part in a Remembrance Day Parade. Bethany Duggan and Ruby Bollington are members Bratby has raised money for Lesotho and of the school’s netball team. Joe Stephens- ‘Help for Heroes’ by taking part in bake Collins and Tobias Friedl represented the sales. Abigail Dave has organised 3 charity school in a Badminton tournament. Anna bake sales and is on the charity committee. Gallone is a member of school trampolining Ellie Murray came first in the BDO street squad. Rose Wilcox, Tobias Friedl, Caitlin dance competitions and performed Roller Duggan and Ruby Bollington enjoy the Derby. She has now won three dance compe- peripatetic music lessons in school. titions, was a semi finalist in a street dance competition and completed in national com- Joe Munn, Caitlin Duggan, Joe Stephens- petitions. Collins and Thomas Griffiths are members of the school tennis team. Phalisha Valji Ffion Blunsdon is in the girls’ choir. Robert took part in a dance to celebrate the festival Brown has represented Stanwell at cross of light, Diwali. country. Macauley Winton, Richard Lee 9K and Adam Hearne are members of the foot- ball squad. Adam is also a member of Carmela Hermogeno has represented the Penarth Lawn Tennis Club and has repre- school in the basketball team. Madeline sented the school at gymnastics. Lauren Lloyd achieved a distinction in her grade 8 Ellis and Ella Williams are both members of flute exam. Megan Jenkins has achieved the netball squad. Clodagh McKechnie has highly in ice skating. Samuel Stapleton and been working hard as a member of the eco Jacob Mills have been selected for a ten committee. week engineering project called Go4set. Their task is to design an eco classroom. 9O Kitty Dunning is enjoying attending the school badminton club. Morgan Ashton plays for Penarth rugby team under 14s. Morgan and Jack Vowles 9L also represent the school in the rugby team. Jack Carr and Jack Swaine represent the Kristopher Black took part in the German school in the football team. Chloe Adney is exchange programme. Oliver El-Jawhari is a member of the sea cadets where she took a member of the Penarth Tennis Club. Re- part in the Remembrance Sunday parade becca Davies travelled to London for an through Penarth and was honoured to be audition with Disney! Alana Stokes is part asked to lay a wreath on their behalf at the of Barry WMCA and is by all accounts a Cenotaph. Owain Thomas is a scout and very talented gymnast. A special mention to also took part in the Remembrance Sunday Owen Day who raised money for a spon- parade through Penarth. sored rowing event in which he rowed 23 9R kilometres, a great achievement.

Juliette Cavaye is a member of the orchestra for school’s production of ‘Beauty and the “Charity Bake sales for Lesotho and Help for Heroes”

Blwyddyn 10 Miss L Bekker & Mr G Penny

The Autumn term has been an eventful and Glan Llyn in November. A significant high- challenging one for Year 10 pupils. light was the Drama visit to two local care A number of departments have embarked on homes to entertain the residents and spread controlled assessments which will contribute to some festive cheer. the pupils’ overall GCSE grades. Pupils have had to adapt to the rigours and challenges that Year assemblies and PSE lessons have been this has presented. Pupils appreciate that cer- both interesting and informative. Cardiff Met- tain assignments completed in Year 10 consti- ropolitan University presented a useful Higher tute a proportion of their final GCSEs grades Education workshop which afforded pupils the in the Summer of 2015 or even before. opportunity to begin thinking about life post 18 A number of pupils have been attending at university. Carol Evans from the Malar- courses at Cardiff and Vale College and the chi Pooncholai Trust addressed the year group Military Preparation College. This gives pupils in relation to the Children’s Home in India. an opportunity to experience areas of interest Since this assembly in September we have re- which could be developed into a career in the ceived a letter with details regarding the young future. orphan who is sponsored by the year group. Pupils have begun to arrange their work ex- The year council representatives have met on a perience placements which will take place in number of occasions this term—the aim being July 2014. The majority of pupils have already to raise and discuss vital issues relevant to explored the Careers Wales website and have Year 10 pupils. The council members are applied for placements or have organised a self Charlotte Hardy, Harri Pain, Lily Winnan, -placement. Sam Lawrence, Sonal Kerai, Jonathan A significant number of pupils have partici- Wright, Rachael Salisbury, Joseph Valek, Tom Morley, Emily Geen, Alex Langrish, Erin Summerhayes, Ebony Rees, Jonathan Ignacio, Basil Crack, Abby Mills, Joseph Burge, Elynne Steed, Alex Lean and Eliza- beth Ingram. The School council representa- tives are Joseph Burge and Lily Winnan.

10 T Pupils in 10T have been very active this year. Sali Harmes will be performing in ‘Les Miser- ables’ with the Orbit theatre company and will be performing in London next year whilst also working in Ty Hafan. Charlotte Hardy has pated in extra curricular visits this year. Many completed her grade 7 flute exam recently and attended the rewards visit trip to the cinema to will be performing in ‘Les Miserables’ with the view “The Hobbit—The Desolation of Orbit theatre company. In addition she is sing- Smaug”. Other visits have included the Geog- ing with the Welsh National Opera and still raphy visit to Italy and the Welsh excursion to found time to compete in the rowing champi- onships for the school! Seren Marsh is also

“Pupils have began to arrange their work experience placements”

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competing for the school in the rowing championships and has represented the in swimming. Sonal Kerai has participated in school in netball and basketball. She has also various charity walks in aid of cancer research completed her grade 5 piano and is awaiting her results. Paul Monaghan won a prize in UK. the South Glamorgan festival for young mu- 10A sician in the intermediate category and won Grace Loweth and Bethan Hearne will be the most promising musician of the Vale of holding a stall selling Christmas decora- Glamorgan cup. He is also performing as part tions at IKEA for young enterprise on Thurs- of ‘Only Boys Aloud’. Harri Pain is in- day. Thomas Morley was pleased to secure volved in the Welsh sailing squad and has 100% attendance. Jessica Martin won a ten- achieved his grade 4 guitar and grade 5 pi- nis competition at Penarth tennis courts for a ano. Rhys Jones volunteers for Cardiff RFC. mini under 16s tournament. Emily Geen Emma Spray has completed her grade 6 bal- passed her grade 7 piano exam. Grace Samuel let (RAD) and is awaiting her results. Mat- won a 5 x 60 Badminton competition at school. thew Dawson has represented the school at football, rugby and cross-country and is play- 10M ing rugby for Penarth and football for Sully. There have been a number of notable dramatic Tom Marsh won the U14 and U16 tennis and musical achievements in 10M this year. tournaments at Windsor tennis club. Ben Ffion McGowan has danced with the English Stewart was a Welsh novice boxing finalist Youth Ballet while Olivia Barrett and Ebony and is playing football for both the school Rees are appearing in ‘The Diary of Adrian and Barry. Ella Buehner Gattis achieved a Mole’. Ebony is also a principal in the produc- distinction for grade 5 double bass and is in tion of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Rhys Capener the orchestra for the school production of is performing with 140 other boys in the “Only ‘Beauty and the Beast’. She also volunteers Boys Aloud” choir where he will be perform- at PLTC. Anna Jones has completed a leader ing in front of over one thousand people- good course and volunteers at her local tennis club. luck Rhys! Taylor Phillips is assisting back Sofia Nardone came third in her first go- stage for the senior production of “Beauty and karting race and was awarded best novice the Beast”, Gwennan Jones has begun drums driver. lessons and Bryony Aird has passed her grade

3 music theory. Jonathan Ignacio is partici- 10E pating in the senior production and has audi- Alex Drake has successfully won a place at tioned to appear in an Orbit Theatre production the Vale schools’ rugby squad. Iwan Hop- of ‘Les Miserables’. He also enjoys running for kins won manager’s player of the year at Co- Cardiff AAC and playing tennis at PLTC. gan football club. Ellie Humphrey won a There are a number of sporty pupils in 10M. food technology competition. Emily Glaze Owen Lloyd is an important part of the Year completed the Aspire channel swim where 10 rugby team while Rosina Peterson is a she swam 22 miles (the length of the English member of the girls basketball team. James channel) in 3 months. Elizabeth McCulloch Riley and Ryan Webber are having a success- achieved double A and winter national times ful season with the Cogan B football team.

“A significant number of pupils have participated in extra curricular visits”

Blwyddyn 10 Miss L Bekker & Mr G Penny Morgan Rees has been awarded the 4th belt in kickboxing, and is currently preparing for the 5th belt.

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Hugo Dodd sang with the Only Boys Aloud choir at the Swansea Grand Theatre. William Marsh competed in a badminton competition and was elected captain of the school football team. Jay Ruckley qualified for the semi- finals playing for Cadoxton Imps football team. Elynne Steed has passed her grade 2 10O clarinet. Ethan Hutchings played for the school U15s rugby team - scoring a hat-trick There have been a variety of achievements in of tries while playing on the wing against 10O this term, with form members playing in Bro Morgannwg. the school’s successful football and rugby teams, participating in the school musical and 10W attending visits. Morgan Crimp, Jacob Troth It has been a busy and successful term for and team members, won the 5x60 school tennis 10W with many sporting and academic tournament, Joseph Valek has passed his radio achievements to reflect this. Nathan Frost training, enabling him to present a show on represented the school in both rugby and Rookwood Sounds and Jacob Troth and Lloyd football. He also represented two local Hanson have undertaken swimming time trials teams: Penarth in rugby and Cogan in foot- and competed at local swimming galas. Con- ball. Well done to Francine Couzens and gratulations also to Lloyd Hanson, on passing Beth Macmillan who represented the school his grade 5 trumpet examination and running in a trampoline competition. The school team for the school’s cross-country team in a recent gained a respectable 4th place in the novice competition. Tom Pascoe plays for Park Li- category. Lily Winnan continues to progress ons FC, the PG10 Football Academy and Sully in her rowing career and was chosen to repre- Centurions’ Cricket Club and has also been sent the school in the latest competitions. It selected to play for the Vale Cricket team. Jo- has been a very creative term for Sam Wilt- seph Valek and Jacob Troth have passed shire and Jess Williams. Sam has almost their Duke of Edinburgh First Aid assessment . completed his first album and Jess has con- structed a successful short film.

“There have been a variety of achievements in Year 10 this term”

Blwyddyn 10 Miss L Bekker & Mr G Penny 10R also participating in the school production, and Alex Langrish participated in the recent ta- Charlotte Way is taking part in the Christmas ble tennis competition in which the team show with the Jeff Guppy School of musical were victorious. Annabelle Birch-Hurst and Lucie Dyer have played netball matches theatre. Finally, Alfie Chambers completed for both the school and Penarth teams. In ad- his grade 4 trombone, and has also won several dition, 3 members of the form were selected awards for his rugby playing. for senior roles in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ - Lewis Campbell, Isabel Grafton and There have been a number of sporting achieve- Logan Nicol. ments to note, starting with Henry Ward who was a runner up in the under 18s doubles final 10K in the Penarth lawn tennis club Junior Tourna-

Basil Crack has been selected for the county rugby team. Many pupils have earned suffi- cient housepoints for a place on the reward trip. These include: Bethan Laventure, Abby Mills, Morgan Rose, Basil Crack, Dominic Alstead, Ray Vandyke. Tom Tunley and Ray Vandyke are performing in the senior musical production of 'Beauty and the Beast'.

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It has been a busy term for 10L pupils, with a significant proportion of the form participat- ing in the Duke of Edinburgh sessions as they aim to achieve the “bronze award” this year. There have been numerous musical and ment. Tom Collins won 1 out of 2 races in the dramatic achievements, starting with Eliza- Worcester Rowing Regatta, and Amy Walsh beth Ingram who is playing the part of a has competed in time trials with Penarth ‘silly girl’ in the school production of Swimming and Water Polo Club. Lastly, Tris- ‘Beauty and the Beast’, as well as taking her tan Goodway-Sims achieved a yellow black grade 6 ballet and achieving a distinction in strip belt in tae kwondo, as well as finishing her grade 4 singing. Olivia North has 2nd in a friendly tournament. All the pupils in achieved a merit in her grade 5 singing, and 10L are looking forward to a well earned Tom Sharpe achieved a distinction in grade break, and best of luck to any pupils who will 7 piano. Amy Walsh passed her grade 5 mu- be preparing for their first external GCSE sical theatre exam with a distinction and is modules this January!

“Best of luck to pupils in their first external GCSE modules in January” Blwyddyn 11 Miss L Jenkins & Mr B Crompton

It has been a busy term for Year 11 as pupils This year our School Council Represen- complete controlled assessments and work to- tatives are Emma Davies and Joshua wards achieving their GCSEs in the summer of Lewis. 2014. The Maths GCSEs and mock examinations have now finished and Year 11 pupils will re- ceive their school reports on Thursday, 23rd January 2014.

During their pastoral lessons, Year 11 pupils have had a variety of outside agencies involving them in workshops and discussion groups. Fire Service officers have spoken to a number of forms on Road Safety and PC Emma Mudie has talked to pupils about sexual consent, Halloween and Fireworks. Mr Alun Pritchard of Careers Wales has started his one-to-one career inter- views with pupils.

Alongside this, assemblies have taken place where recognition has been given to world events, activities and the precepts of the week Each form has elected representatives including Respect, Values, Remembrance, Is it for the Year 11 Council. They are as fol- OK to fail?, Anti-bullying week, World Aids lows: Day and Eco-School Week. Also, making use of the school facilities, Year 11 have looked at dis- 11T– Natasha Harries and Jordan ability in the iPad room and the results of dan- Van Praag gerous driving using ‘The Crash’ resources in 11E– Ethan Linay-Ataou and Lily the Learning Resource Centre. Webbe 11A– Tom Hann and Kelsey Murray Homework Clubs have been running throughout 11M– Nicole Butler and Joshua Lewis the term and will continue right up to the sum- 11X– Alice Holder and Harry Jowett mer GCSE examinations. We encourage all pu- 11W– Emma Davies and Joshua pils to take part in these sessions if possible in Whittaker order to fulfil their potential at GCSE. For fur- 11O– Sally Jones and Michael Phillips ther information on homework clubs and support 11R– William Brown and Lauren provided in Year 11 please go to : Faulkner moodle.stanwell.org 11K– Rebecca Egerstrom and Samuel Wilcox 11L– Shannon Ensor and Max Scott

“Mae hi wedi bod yn dymor prysur i Flwyddyn 11” Blwyddyn11 Miss L Jenkins & Mr B Crompton 11T

Louis De Claire, Rhys Knight, Sam Nilsen, Peter Tuthill, Thomas Frankland and Sam- uel White have all played football for Sully. Congratulations to Verity Tucker on passing grade 3 on the french horne. Shanice Donovan has been extremely busy playing in the girls’ football and basketball teams.

11E dancer, as we can see from this stunning pic- ture taken during rehearsals. Congratulation to Mathew Bennett who is the top scorer for Newport County where he repre- 11M sents the team as a striker. Jack Bosley has Congratulations to Elizabeth Birch-Hurst been attending Jara programming club and is who has been selected for the U16 county currently participating in the Duke of Edin- netball team. burgh Silver Award. Teigan Couper is also participating in the DoE Silver Award. 11X Edward Drake has represented the school’s rugby team as a tight head prop. Congratula- Christina Bugert, Yoko Hargreaves and tions to Isaac Dyer on passing grade 7 on the Laura Huntley have successfully competed trumpet. He also represents the school rugby in show jumping events. Well done to Ta- team as a fly half. Phoebe Christie, Niamh sha Smith on creating a new logo for eco- Teague and Milissa Sorenson raised £358.33 schools. Alex Warren and Kate Wilkins for the Teenage Cancer Trust by holding a are busy preparing for a dance show in the bake sale and raffle in school. Millennium Centre. Congratulations to Ellie Donovan on passing grade 4 on the flute. 11A Rhodri Guerrier has been running a pro- gramming club for one year as part of his Georgia Atkinson and Kelsey Murray have DoE qualification. Kwabena Fordjour en- both been busy representing the school in net- joys running with his fitness club. ball, basketball and football. Thomas Fox has participated in a tennis tournament for Windsor 11W tennis club. He has won 4 games and lost 2. Da iawn! Thomas Hann is currently participating Joshua Whittaker has represented the in the Silver DoE Award Scheme. Congratula- school in rugby and cricket. Congratulations tions to Rebeka Thompson who performed in to Amelia Rowlands who achieved 2nd Ballet Cymru’s superb production of ‘A Mid- place in Gemau Cymru (rowing). summer Night’s Dream’. She is a very talented ‘campau chwaraeon’ Blwyddyn11 Miss L Jenkins & Mr B Crompton

11L Also, she was a finalist tin the IWA Business Awards. (Pictured opposite with Owain Os- Congratulations to Virginia Leo on passing borne-Walsh.) grade 5 music theory exam. Max Scott has applied for Brit School in London, pob lwc! 11O Well done to Harvey Atkins on success- fully completing his lifesaver FAW with St Congratulations to Thomas Mullett who rep- Johns Ambulance. Congratulations to Seren resented Wales in the 2013 WUKF European James on passing her gold level on figure Championships for Karate; the biggest karate skating. Also, she is currently working to- event to take place in Britain this year. wards her black belt in karate. Pictured be- low is Owain Osborne-Walsh (With Ame- lia Rowlands 11W) who was a finalist in the IWA Business Awards.

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Alexandra Wallace continues to volunteer at the PDSA. Good luck to Chloe Laventure who will be hoping to attain a place in the Dates for the diary: Welsh netball trials. Many of the form are in- January 6th 2014 - INSET day volved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award ; January 7th — First day back for pupils Eric Aydin, Simon Barber, Erin Clissold, January 8th—External January GCSEs be- Lauren Faulkner, Fynn Lacey, Jack Ma- gin (timetable available on moodle.stanwell.org) jeed, Thomas Moreton, Christopher Morri- January 9th—GCSE results issued for No- son and Mark Norton. vember 2013 exams January 23rd—Reports issued to Year 11 11K January 28th—Parents Evening February 18th—Year 11 Options Evening Congratulations to Courtney Fettah who May 12th—Start of summer written GCSE came 1st in the International Dance Organisa- exams tion. Well done to Rebecca Egerstrom on August 21st —GCSE results and enrolment passing her football trials; she now represents days for 6th form the county team as goalkeeper. Da iawn Sam Wilcox for representing Cardiff Swimming Nadolig Llawen to all our students! Club and Stanwell School in the Urdd swim- ming gala.

‘llawer o bobl yn gweithio am eu gwobrau Dug Caeredin’ Blwyddyn12 Mrs A Mansfield , Mr M Gershenson and Mr R Relph It has been a pleasure to welcome the students of Year 12 into the Sixth Form of Year 12 entrepre- Stanwell School and it is particularly pleasing neurs. to see that nearly 80% of last year’s Year 11 have decided to continue with their studies at our school. We would also like to extend a Welsh Baccalaureate tasks continue with stu- warm welcome to the 5 students who have dents settling into their Community Participa- joined us from other schools. They have really tion placements. Many have chosen to support hit the ground running this term with all stu- younger pupils with their learning in various dents completing the Team Enterprise task classes whilst others have decided to broaden which forms the backbone of the Working their horizons by working in the community With Others Essential Skill as part of the through volunteering in local charity shops or Welsh Baccalaureate qualification. Students supporting younger children in primary schools. were placed in groups and each group were All members of the year group have also been asked to design a product to sell on the asked to start looking into possible work experi- school’s Open Day on October 8th. We are ence placements for June 2014. Mr Deighton- pleased to report that all groups made a profit Jones has provided all students with Careers which was then donated to the charity of Wales log in details with the advice that it their choice. The ’Market Place’ on Open would be best to get this organised as soon as Day was certainly a vibrant scene of colour possible. and serious business deals! Interim reports were issued to all students at the beginning of November detailing teachers’ views on the initial progress made in all sub- jects. A full written report will be issued to- wards the end of January in response to the in- ternal examinations recently sat. Thank you to all parents who attended the Sixth Form Infor- mation Evening on October 22nd. Information was given on the external assessment dates, forthcoming events and expectations of the school. This information is now available on Moodle. Many students have been giving their future career paths serious consideration. There has been an impressive response to the super - curricular opportunities advertised on the daily bulletins with many students applying for places Selling candles as part of the Team Enterprise on Preparation for Law courses and opportuni- task . ties for those planning to study Medicine, Vet- erinary Sciences and Nursing. Prospective Ox- We are very grateful to the local business peo- bridge students have also started to research the ple who gave up their time to support this process and requirements. event as part of the Dragons’ Den. Each team We would like to end by taking this opportunity had to present their ideas to the ‘Dragons’ in to wish all members of the year group a Merry order to make a bid for a loan of up to £20 to Christmas and a Happy New Year. ‘The ’Market Place’ on Open Day was certainly a vibrant scene.’ Mrs A Mansfield , Mr M Gershenson and Year 12 Mr R Relph

WB01 Well done to Nicole Morrick who has Cristiano Nar- recently obtained a life guard licence and to done, the Leo Tucker who achieved gold in the UKMT Llandow Kart Maths Challenge. Congratulations to Cris- Club, Junior tiano Nardone who is the Llandow Kart Club Honda Cham- Junior Honda Champion 2013. He also com- pion 2013. peted in the 2013 ABkC and MSA British Championship in Cumbria and achieved 3rd place smashing the current lap record for Jun- ior Honda. He now holds the lap record at WB03 Calum Hughes has recently taken part Cumbria Kart Club Circuit. in a skydive from 13,000 feet raising over £1300 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- Nicole tion and Megan Wiltshire was part of Take Morrick Over Cardiff event with the Young Critics, re- The new viewing numerous acts. She, along with Katie life guard Alstead, also supported the school in helping with the Year 7 Llangrannog visit.

Well done to Calum WB02 Well done to Daniel Ellis who has Hughes on been playing American football for the South his recent Wales Warriors and to Joel Ringer who has skydive. been playing for both Cowbridge College Rugby Academy and for the Cardiff Blues U18s team. Zed Strong has founded the Stan- well Miniature War Gaming Society this term and Kathleen Ahearne is the CCVG Youth WB04 Well done to Grace Hewlett who has Band’s first B Flat and E Flat clarinettist. The passed grade 7 on the piano and to Emily very best of luck to Amy Guppy who is a cast Moulton who recently auditioned for the new member of the school production of ‘Beauty Star Wars film. Jay Kapuria is working to- and the Beast’ and to Luke Morley who is wards the Duke of Edinburgh silver award and taking part in a skydive in aid of the charity Tom Chandler is volunteering for the Penarth Following your Dreams who support people Pavilion Project. with learning disabilities. He hopes to raise £500. Tom Chan- dler, volun- teer for the Luke Mo- Penarth Pa- rely hopes vilion Project to raise £500

‘Many impressive achievements by Year 12 students‘ Mrs A Mansfield , Mr M Gershenson and Year 12 Mr R Relph

WB05 Mark Monaghan has won the Penarth WB09 Well done to Ruth Garner who has Regatta and has also passed grade 6 on the pi- raised £150 for the Philippines appeal and to ano, Wil Creaven has also excelled by being Beth Johnson who recently ran a 10k race for chosen for the Welsh Performance Sailing charity. Congratulations to Lissie Britten who team. Well done to Lambert Kalongo who has achieved second place in her first dressage has become vice captain of the Rodallega competition, she is the reigning champion in the Bombs FC who won the Power League 5 a Novelty Show classes and she won first place in side competition and to both Lydia James and her first ever show jumping competition. Nils Hannah Harries who are involved in this Deeg and Lukas Moser have both passed grade year’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. 6 on the drums. Nils was also successful at WB06 Well done to Liam John and Kieran grade 8 on the piano. Suzie Collins has also Hopkins who are key members the Dinas passed grade 5 on the piano Powys RFC Youth team. WB07 Morgan Clarke is a member of the WB10 Phoenix Kaged has been representing Penarth RFC youth side and congratulations to Cardiff in athletics and congratulations to Alas- Daniel Hourihan who has obtained Level 1 dair Cavaye who cycled from Land’s End to coaching awards in gymnastics and swim- John O’Groats in the summer, raising £1500 for ming. charity. Alasdair has also passed grade 5 in Music Theory and has received the Chief Megan O’Brien, our champion swimmer Scouts Platinum Award. He now part of the Lord Mayor’s Scout/Explorer Unit. Well done to Ben Howe who has been attending climbing sessions at The Project and has completed the WB08 6B+ wall and to both Zola Hargreaves and Martin Anna Kinnersley who are members of the Griffiths school charity committee. Zola is also respon- has been sible for the idea of a Teachers’ Fashion Show busy; he is for charity which we’re all very excited about! a news pre- senter at Bro Radio in Barry and is also in- volved in setting up a radio station at our school. He has recently become a youth leader in his Scout group and has secured the leading role of Maurice in the school’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Well done to Kyle Jones who has completed a photography course at his local youth club and to Megan O’Brien who is a key member of the City of Cardiff swimming team who recently won round 2 of the National Arena Swimming League at Millfield School. Both Megan Hol- land and Catrin Morgan are members of the Zola Hargreaves is organising a teachers’ fash- ‘Beauty and the Beast’ cast. ion show for charity

‘Many Year 12 students raise money for charity’ Mrs R Connor, Blwyddyn13 Mr K Watkins and Mr R Relph

The students of Year 13 have hit All members of the year group have now re- the ground running this September. Naturally, ceived their examination timetables for the the UCAS process has been the priority for January session. The number of exams sat by many. Each student was assigned a UCAS tu- pupils will differ greatly depending on subjects tor in order to provide help and support with and decisions to re-sit AS modules. As a result, their application and personal statement. The no block period of study leave has been organ- majority of students have now applied to their ised and lessons will continue as normal chosen universities and many have received throughout the period. In its place, individual conditional offers. 18 students have applied study leave programmes will be organised for for Oxbridge and several others applied each student in the year group following a dis- through the CUKAS process hoping to study cussion between students and the pastoral team. at schools of Music and Drama. At the start of This will allow those who do have exams the the year, Adelle Rushton from Bristol Univer- time in which to prepare thoroughly whilst also sity came in to talk to the students about writ- enabling teaching of A2 topics to continue with ing personal statements and Ewan Hopkins of as little disruption as possible. Cardiff University also gave a presentation to the year group on interview techniques. Mock interviews have been arranged for those stu- On a lighter note, many of our Year 13 students dents who expect this to be part of the process are involved in both cast and orchestral roles, at their chosen universities. We would like to with Zachary Ghazi Torbati, Luke Waddon and thank Martin Blamey, formerly of Careers Alys Wilcox undertaking principal parts. We Wales, for his continued support in organising congratulate and thank them all for their contri- these invaluable 'practice runs' for our pupils. bution to the show’s success. Students who do not wish to study at univer- sity have been receiving help and guidance via Mock Interviews with Martin Blamey the Careers Officer and Mr R Deighton-Jones (our Work Related Education co-ordinator). Advice was given on writing letters of applica- tion, producing CVs and where to look for em- ployment opportunities. We wish all students the very best of luck with their applications and plans for the future and we hope that all are able to fulfil their ambitions within higher education and employment. Two of the Essential Skills within the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification were completed this term. All students were required to submit their work on Problem Solving which ad- dressed the issue of deciding on which path to take when leaving Stanwell in the summer. In addition, all were required to submit their Communication Portfolio which contained written, reading and presentation tasks under- taken by the students. “ the year group have now received their examination timetables for January” Mrs R Connor, Mr K Watkins Year 13 and Mr R Relph

It is with sadness that we reflect upon the death WB02 of one of our Year 13 students, Robert Togden. Joe Pollock has completed his Duke of Edin- Robert had been very unwell for some time and burgh Gold Award Expedition and Luke sadly passed away in November this year. Smith was the winner of the Vagabond Com- Robert’s Memorial Service was held at the edy Show 2013. Paget Rooms on Saturday 23rd November and WB03 this was attended by many of our sixth form Riyad Auckbarally has been selected for the students wishing to pay their respects. Robert Cardiff Blues under 18s squad and Rosie will be greatly missed. Cockerill Evans has graduated from the jun- ior team to the adult Tiger Bay Brawlers Roller Derby Team. Lettie Chatham and Mille Earp have successfully completed their adult leader qualification for Girl Guiding. Samuel Hall continues to play for Old Penarthians 1st team and George Johnson has represented the school in tennis, where the team made it through to the next round in the British School Championships. WB06 Joe Dyer and Dewi Fford finished top of the Stanwell five a side football league along with Fraser Hodgkins, Scott Taylor and Lloyd Phillips. James Flanigan made the trials for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in swimming and Charlotte Goodway Sims has completed a BTEC in Public Services. WB07 Jessica Duggan has completed her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. WB08 Katie Phillips has achieved grade 7 in con- temporary movement with specialisation in jazz and Jessica Plowright has sold one of her original Art works.

Congratulations must also go to Chelsea Mace who has won the IWA- Western Mail PWC Young Enterprise Business Award, she is now going to the Inspired Wales Award Robert Togden at Caerphilly Castle, 2012 Launch in January

“We wish all students the very best of luck with their applications and plans for the future.” Well done to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September

100% ATTENDANCE ACHIEVEMENT: AUTUMN TERM 2013‐14

YEAR 7 PUPILS:

Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Aguinaldo, Jericho 7X Griffiths, Emily 7W McCulloch, Ffion 7M Akhtar, Aleena 7W Hague Jones, Nicholas 7R McLellan-Morgan, Zachary 7X Ali, Ruhama 7R Hall, Adam 7W Millinship, Ethan 7R Allen, Ryan 7T Hardy, William 7X Mills, Ethan 7M Amari, Tariq 7W Hayes, Daniel 7L Moss, Dylan 7M Anderton, Sophie 7R Hayman, Lowri 7K Mulcahy, Ethan 7W Baidenko, Anastasija 7K Holland, Meredith 7A Murray, Georgia 7K Baker, Max 7K Hopkins, Alicia 7R Newman, Rhys 7K Banks, Arianne 7L Horrocks, Jody 7K O'Grady, Natasha 7O Banks, Enyala 7L Hughes, Tomos 7K Peach, Charlotte 7T Borde, Jasmine 7L Isherwood, Nia 7X Perry, William 7W Castillo, Reinel 7A Jenkins, Thomas 7E Price, Felix 7K Chandler, Menna 7A Jones, Daniel 7L Price, Wyn 7R Cole, Eleanor 7R Jones, Dylan 7L Pritchard, Jack 7M Croll, Natasha 7M Jones, Elinor 7W Proctor, Megan 7A Cross, Calan 7X Jones, Lucy 7E Quinlan, Phoebe 7X David, Carys 7M Jones, Reuben 7M Randall, Jacob 7L Davies, Joseff 7X Kneale, Samuel 7X Rees, Olivia 7W Dodd, Charlie 7K Knight, Deiniol 7L San Diego, Julia Alyssa 7K Doust, Joseph 7L Lee, Grace 7O Sealy, Laney 7O Edwards, Megan 7L Lee, Thomas 7O Selman, Lauren 7R Fisher, Kayleigh 7R Lewis, Rhys 7E Skinner, Rory 7E French, Courtney 7M Lieu, Jessie 7R Spencer, Louis 7O George, Matthew 7R Lloyd, Evan 7W Stevens, Finley 7R Gibbs, Maisy 7E Marshall, Harriet 7M Stockley-Jones, Jack 7M Glass, Bethany 7E Matthews, Katy 7R Sullivan, Seren 7L Green, Callum 7O McCullagh, Billy 7A Sultana, Cameron 7K Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Summerhayes, Eva 7M Harding, Jack 8O Bird, Stuart 9T Thomas, Carys 7K Hatcher, Jacob 8O Blunsden, Ffion 9W Thomas, Lloyd 7R Hayes, Ben 8R Bosley, Anna 9M Thompson, Joseff 7W Hocking, Matthew 8R Bratby, Rebecca 9T Walker, Natasha 7L Jackson, Ffion 8L Bridge, Matthew 9M Weir, Adam 7T Jomon, Antony 8O Bushby, Noah 9A Yip, Kayci 7T Jones, George 8R Butler, Rhys 9A Lane, Owain 8M Carter, Abbey 9L Lloyd, Cai 8L Chamberlain, Olivia 9R YEAR 8 PUPILS Lovering, Sofia 8K Chapman, Sophie 9K Lumsden, Eve 8L Crockett, Lauren 9E Name Reg Matthews, Jack 8A Ellis, Lauren 9W Bailey, George 8M Milward, Lydia 8W Gallone, Anna 9R Barber, Matthew 8X Monaghan, Mila 8M Gimber, Kieron 9K Brewster, Sophie 8W Penry-Williams, Dylan 8M Griffiths, Thomas 9R Brown, Alexander 8X Pires-Jenkins, Rebeca 8L Hawkins-Payne, Ellis 9R Brown, Amoy 8L Price, George 8K Hearne, Adam 9W Bunford-Davies, Anna 8E Rees, Thomas 8W Hearne, Amy 9R Carver, Madeline 8A Rogan, Victor 8E Hermogeno, Carmela 9K Cook, Joshua 8O Ross, Hannah 8A Higgins, Anna 9M Croft, Eleanor 8A Salmon, Hannah 8K Holman, Daniel 9R David, Harrison 8T Shah, Constance 8R Howe, Georgia 9O Davies, Elliot 8R Stephens, Hannah 8T Hughes, Dylan 9T Davies, Natasha 8A Tassinari, Libero 8X James, Samuel 9O Dawson, James 8M Te Water Naude, Andrew 8E Jones, Rhys 9O Dibble, Ellis 8K Tsoi, Nicky 8O Jones, Samuel 9M Donovan, Joseph 8T Warren, Eleanor 8K Khan, Aymen 9K Drake, Jonathan 8E Woolmer, Rhys 8W Knight, Jodie 9T Driveman, Ellen 8T Wright, Samuel 8O Knupp, Kabir 9L Dyer, Toby 8R Yamada, Wataru 8M Lawley, Moses 9R Edwards, Cameron 8K Lewis, Victoria 9E Edwards, Sonny 8A Mair, Lauren 9M Emberson, Aidan 8M YEAR 9 Morgan, Bronwyn 9X Evans, Ben 8W Morrison, Madeline 9M Frankling, Grace 8E Name Reg Newman, Harry 9L Froggatt, Samuel 8O Anderton, Daniel 9X Nurse, Lucas 9W Frost, Matthew 8R Bagshaw, Scott 9T O'Hanlon, Taia 9A Gilbert, James 8T Baker, Thaine 9R Peach, Katherine 9X Griffiths, Eleanor-Rose 8R Bennett, Jonathan 9O Peacock, Antonio 9K Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Pwele, Maxine 9M Geen, Emily 10A Pearce, Rhiannon 10X Robinson, Adam 9X Grafton, Isabel 10R Phillips, Joseph 10R Roderick, Benjamin 9E Green, Joseph 10R Pollock, Matthew 10K Safdar, Amina 9T Grosfils, Daniel 10O Poole, Chloe 10E Smith, Harry 9E Hardy, Charlotte 10T Powell, Jack 10K Spencer, Evie 9W Harvey, Robert 10K Price, James 10M Squire, Cora 9X Hermogeno, Lex 10L Pringle, Luke 10T Sweeney, Niamh 9T Hicks, Ieuan 10L Proctor, Catherine 10M Thomas, Katie 9K Holbrook-Fox, Savanna 10O Putland, Nicole 10R Thomas, Samuel 9A Hopkins, Iwan 10E Rees, Morgan 10M Watkins, Sophie 9O Humpage, Rebecca 10K Revell-Griffiths, Jack 10A Whitfield, Alexander 9E Inker, Ethan 10R Riley, James 10M Wilde, Frazer 9W Iredale, Robyn 10W Ritchie, Ellie 10L Williams, Ella 9W Jackson, Aled 10X Rollings, Ellie 10K Williams, Geraint 9E Johns, William 10W Saji, Linda 10A Wilson, Carys 9E Jones, Dylan 10K Shamte, Maya 10O Jones, Kyrsty 10L Sibert, Lucy 10O Jones, Megan 10O Sims, William 10A YEAR 10 PUPILS Jones, Rhys 10T Smith, Georgina 10O Judge, William 10T Summerhayes, Erin 10R Name Reg Lane, Danielle 10L Tavanaie, Kiyan 10T Adney, James 10E Langrish, Alex 10R Thomas, Benjamin 10W Alstead, Dominic 10K Lee, Izaak 10R Troth, Jacob 10O Bond, Amy 10M Loweth, Grace 10A Turpin, Benjamin 10L Bright, Alice 10L Marsh, Seren 10T Vandyck, Ray 10K Chimuzi, Samuel 10M Marsh, William 10X Walsh, Amy 10L Cole, Gregory 10W Matthews, Cerys 10O Way, Charlotte 10L Collins, Thomas 10L Matthews, Elin 10R Wilde, Poppy 10W Couzens, Francine 10W McCulloch, Elizabeth 10E Williams, Harry 10A Crimp, Morgan 10O McSorley, Callum 10T Williams, Jessica 10W Cross, Jamie 10M Mian, Sean 10K Williams, Lily-May 10L Davies, Lewys 10O Mock, Abigail 10E Wiltshire, Samuel 10W Dawson, Matthew 10T Morley, Thomas 10A Wright, Jonathan 10E Dodd, Hugo 10X Moser, David 10A Durham, Alice 10E Odgers, Joseph 10O Ellis, Caitlin 10X Owusu, Daniel 10M Fitt, Bethany 10R Pain, Harri 10T Fitt, Jordan 10L Parselle, Chloe 10O Gale, William 10L Pearce, Emily 10X YEAR 11 PUPILS Name Reg Skinner, Ella 11E Name Reg Stafford, Jamie 11W Appiah, Leon 11O Tanner, Benjamin 11T Bennett, Mathew 11E Tuthill, Peter 11T Bosley, Jack 11E Warren, Alexandra 11X Butler, Nicole 11M Webbe, Lily 11E Candy, Alexander 11M Wiltshire, Georgia 11W Chatham, Evie 11W Cummins, Lauren 11E Davies, Morgan 11T Dhar, Tanni 11A Drake, Edward 11E Evans, Megan 11W Ferriday, Lydia 11O Fettah, Courtney 11K Franks, Emily 11R Freeman, Isaac 11E Fudge, Edward 11K Gilligan, Ryan 11W Green, Elliot 11X Guerrier, Rhodri 11X Hallett, Maisie 11L Herbert, Edward 11K Jones, Lily 11X Keenan, Thomas 11E Lieu, Kerstin 11T Maher, Bryce 11O Majeed, Jack 11R McConkey, Joshua 11E McGavin, Kieran 11A McGavin, Stuart 11M Merrett, Hannah 11K Moon, Joseph 11M O'Leary, Caitlin 11W Palmer, Cerys 11L Procter, Euan 11E Prosser, Adam 11K Rufo, Kenn 11K Shore, Oliver 11M

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