T R eflection The R eflection achieving more together Issue 28 June 2016

Democracy Award Fundraising Science Show Careers Event Oxbridge & Warwick Uni Visits Primary Master Classes Girls Rugby Finals and LOTS more...

Full reports and news can be found via and Facebook account and the our Twitter website... ‘News’ area of the school www...sch.uk @Liskeard_School The magazine of Liskeard School & Community College Head’s Letter With only a few weeks left of Thank you, as always, for your Dear All, 2015-16 there is still much to fit in continued support. before the summer break arrives. I am really proud of the staff and It will be a busy, but also very With all best wishes students at the school. They have enjoyable, what with Challenge Alex Lingard, Head Teacher. worked incredibly hard over the Week, Sports Day, Awards Evening, year and as you’ll see from the Music Day amongst other things to articles in this term’s edition of The look forward to. Reflection that, once again, there is much to celebrate. There are reports about individual success, team success and success for the school as a whole.

Recently we were inspected by the Local Authority whose leaving remarks were what a lovely, friendly school we are. They were really impressed with the attitude of the students and their positivity about the school. I couldn’t agree more! Liskeard School Receives Recognition for Democracy Work he British Youth Council have hear about how Parliament works Democracy is an important element acknowledged the excellent and to have the opportunity to ask of British life and one of Liskeard Twork to promote and questions. Some of the students School’s co-operative values. engage students in democracy attending the trip met Sheryll taking place at Liskeard School. Murray again to receive the Assistant Head Teacher Dawn Liskeard are only one of sixty School’s Democracy Award which Penberthy said “We are thrilled schools nationally to receive the recognises the role and contribution that we have been acknowledged Discovering Democracy Award students play in making decisions as one of the country’s leading and the only school in Cornwall. in the wider school, including the schools in promoting the importance This is in recognition of the work active School Council, Student Voice of democracy.” students have been doing in groups and Personnel Leaders. PHSCE as well as the numerous events held over the last twelve months such as a mock general election, youth parliament election and having outside speakers such as Lord Teverson, a peer in the House of Lords, come into school to speak to students. There was also an opportunity for Liskeard Sixth Form students to debate in the European Youth Parliament at Exeter County Hall.

Most recently fifty Year 8 students visited the Houses of Parliament for a debating workshop and a tour. They were delighted to be met by Sheryll Murray on the day to 1| a place where... Democracy: From Liskeard to London ou may have noticed that enough to receive a visit from a visit from Sheryll Murray – our local recently Liskeard School member of the House of Lords; MP – who told us even more about Yhave been taking part Lord Teverson. He explained to a Parliament. in lots of democratic activities. large group of students his journey During the actual election of to the House of Lords and what he The rest of the London trip was 2015, we hosted our own mock does there. He also answered any fantastic too. An interesting visit to election. This meant students had political questions we might have, an Islamic Mosque; a great viewing to research each party in order which resulted in some interesting – of ‘Wicked’, a trip to Kidzania and to make their decision on who but complicated- discussions. an astonishing sunny afternoon on to vote for. Like in a real election the London Eye and scenic routes on students had to make their way After taking part in all these the coach are just the main things down to a polling station (ALC) activities we decided a group of we did. Thank you to all the staff to cast their vote. This gave year 8 students should travel up to who organised and came on the everyone a good experience and London to make a visit to the Houses trip for helping us have the most a greater understanding of voting of Parliament itself. So, in the early wonderful trip. in the future. afternoon – Monday 11th April – Parliament was filled with 50 Now, after taking part in all of Liskeard School has taken part inquisitive students. We were split these political activities you might in a few other democratic events into groups before heading to the think Liskeard School deserves too. Last year, we all voted for our viewing gallery for the House of an award. Well, the British Youth chosen candidate in the local Youth Commons and the House of Lords. Council thought so too! Mr Lingard Parliament Elections. The candidates Unfortunately, we did not get to and a handful of year 8 students visited us and discussed whether see the PM himself but we saw two were delighted to receive the or not voting should be lowered other important debates. Next, we ‘Discovering Democracy Award’ on to 16. This was a great honour for attended a workshop on how to be behalf of the school. Who better the school and many students were good at debating and speaking, to give it to us than our local MP, seen on ITV news, as the discussion which will help in lessons like Drama Sheryll Murray? was filmed. Also, we were lucky and English. Finally, we received a Dan, Year 8

...we shape our futures |2 Liskeard Sixth Form Debates at Exeter County Hall he Liskeard Sixth Form Partnership negotiations?’ Each gave feedback to each team. Debate Team, consisting of debate required one team member Liskeard were commended on TAbi Sharma-Burford, Teighan to deliver an opening speech, relevant points made during the Borlase, Jordan Hembrow, Rose Jordan delivered his speech with debate and by their enthusiasm to Mackonockie, Flo Gregory and confidence and this set the debate make a direct response throughout Josh Cliffe, recently attended off. Everyone put points forward, the day. However, they were not Exeter County Hall for a debate defending and opposing the issue chosen to represent the region at competition. The Team had been and after a courageous final speech the next stage. entered into The European Youth by Josh the whole room voted with Parliament Debate, for the South Liskeard School running out the Everyone agreed it was an amazing West Region. winners as the majority voted to experience. “To be part of this has oppose the bill! been fantastic.” said one student All students volunteered to take and all agreed they would like to part, giving up several lunch times At the end of the day, the judges take part next year. and meeting after school to plan, discuss and carry out research in preparation for the big day.

After an inspiring introduction from Ben Bradshaw MP, the competition began. There were six rounds of debate and each team represented a Committee, Liskeard being The Committee on Culture and Education. The students needed to understand all EU issues and take part in every debate, however, Liskeard were tasked with opposing a motion from The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. ‘What stance should the EU take towards the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Year 12 and 13 Arts Leaders Joli Vyann Show ears 8 and 12 Arts Leaders warmed up for the Joli YVyann show at the new Circus Club which is running in the old hall at school on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Some students went on to perform a pre-show for the public whilst others hosted and worked with ticketing and refreshments before the main show. The Arts Leaders have worked with Carne to Cove and the Liskerrett Centre to put the Joli Vyann dance show on and are looking forward to putting on more events this year.

3| a place where... Artsmark Gold - Inspiring Young People The overriding aim of the creative Through the Arts and Culture. arts is to foster a sense of curiosity, s well as recognising In an increasingly accessible world interest and enjoyment, of pride and schools that make the arts of cultural multiplicity, we see ownership through the celebration Acome alive, the Artsmark our arts curriculum at Liskeard of individual and collective creative award is a useful, practical preparing young people with an endeavour. Through a knowledge and valuable tool for enriching appreciation of global diversity and understanding of the creative a school’s arts provision and and a desire to celebrate cultural past pupils may better appreciate ensuring the myriad of benefits heritage. Through a knowledge and understand the potential for brought by the arts are infused and understanding of the historical a rich, creative future. It is through across the curriculum and the and social context in which creative practice in the arts we learn about school community. It provides work has originated, pupils may ourselves by realising, locating schools with access to high better appreciate their ‘world’ and evaluating the products of our quality and practical resources and understand the responsibility ideas, emotions and opinions within and enviable networks that will of enriching culture through the environment. We develop enable them to use the arts to individual, as well as collective, our sense of place through the inspire learning and harness the creative endeavour. Through the application of personal and social power of the arts in developing development of specialist skills in creative responsibility. happy, successful and confident the arts we enable our students to young people’. Arts Council make meaning whilst communicating Mr. L. Pascoe MA and expressing their ideas and emotional intelligence creatively Head of Creative and Performing We are tremendously proud of and imaginatively. Arts our Artsmark Gold award. It is testament to the hard work, energy and commitment that our community of staff, students and parents alike have put into making the arts continue to thrive here at Liskeard School and Community College.

Students recorded the event by project. LOOP the LOOP producing drawings and written We are tremendously proud of materials. Some of their final work our Artsmark Gold award. It is tudents from Liskeard School was printed onto book marks testament to the hard work, energy & Community College spent and students gave them out to and commitment that our community Sthe morning working with passengers at Liskeard station. of staff, students and parents alike amazing local illustrator Keith have put into making the arts Sparrow before accompanying The remaining work will be used to continue to thrive here at Liskeard him on a journey by train. Keith illustrate a completion booklet due School and Community College. is a freelance illustrator and to be published at the end of the designer who works in a wide range of styles including cartoons, marketing and events visuals, storyboards and poster design. The train journey followed the country track from Liskeard to before the students embarked on a steam train to Bodmin station and back. The professional artist said Liskeard was the best school with which he had worked! ...every day matters |4 CLIC Sargent organised by Mr Glasgow. young people and the school look forward to supporting the charity Fundraiser CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading again in future events. iskeard School & Community cancer charity for children and College continued its support Lof children’s charity CLIC Sargent recently with a number of fundraising activities. The school raised a grand total of £1,067.07 for the cause that is close to everyone’s heart at the school.

Staff and students wore pink and purple for a donation and held numerous activities across the day. Brave staff were placed in the stocks as students paid to bombard them with wet sponges.

There was also a penalty competition run by Miss Rowe and the PE department and a cake sale

5| a place where... Sport Relief as Liskeard School continued to every year the student council vote iskeard School and support causes in the local and to elect a “Charity of the Year” Community College was wider community. which they particularly endorse and Lawash with red and sports with which they get involved. This gear in March to raise awareness Business Manager Paul Taylor said involvement provides our students and funds for the annual “Once again Liskeard School and with a greater knowledge of life fundraiser Sport Relief. Community College has done its bit and hardships that confront others in raising funds for charity. The school less fortunate. Last year we raised Students and staff adorned sports strongly encourages involvement a massive total of £10,764.37 in clothing for a donation and took part in lots of charity fund raising and charity fundraising.” in activities across the day to raise money for this great cause. During lunch the PE department organised a dodgeball competition at Lux Park and staff challenged students to a table tennis tournament in the Sports Hall. At lunch time the whole school took part in the Sport Relief Mile, following a route around the school premises. Some opted to run and others enjoyed the sun with a leisurely walk, all adorned with red or their chosen team colours.

In total over £1,000 was raised

...we feel happy and enjoy ourselves |6 Science Show 2016 National Demo Day. This year the nitrogen. Staff and students alike audience was also treated to the had a brilliant time planning and he Science Department at live dissection of a bull heart. watching the show and cannot wait Liskeard School recently put to find some new demonstrations Ton their annual Science Show All of these impressive experiments for next year. as part of British Science Week. were tied together with this year’s The show was an experimental ‘energy’ theme where the audience Head of science Michelle Oldham extravaganza lead by teachers learned the effect of removing said “This was our best show yet! Mr Inger and Mr Trudgett whose energy and adding energy at a I have never seen so many people enthusiasm and love for their molecular level. stay behind to ask questions and subject shone throughout the say how fascinated they were!” performance. Tickets to the show were in high demand following a visit from two A parent was thrilled with the There were huge methane fireballs, local primary schools who were evening “What a great evening. Mr exploding liquid nitrogen, elephant’s invited to watch the rehearsal show. Inger and Mr Trudgett were brilliant toothpaste, Wotsits cooled to -189 They enjoyed watching some of Mr and made it really interesting for degrees celsius and clock reactions Inger and Mr Trudgett’s favourite young and old. Well worth the to name a few of the experiments. experiments as well as having the entrance fee, I am just disappointed The evening, enjoyed by a packed opportunity to try some delicious I missed out on a frozen Wotsit!” audience in the New Hall, fell on ice cream made with liquid

7| a place where... An Outstanding ‘A’ Level Project uring the presentation of with the efficiency of the machine his Year 12 engineering and the high standard of design Dproject, Liskeard School and workmanship which included and Community College student many up-cycled materials. Will Kitto included a practical demonstration of his hydraulic Engineering teacher Rob Meier log splitter in action. said, “I was really impressed with the ‘real world’ application using Year 10 Engineering students and hydraulics to solve an agricultural staff alike were very impressed task”. The Old & The New Tony Wood highlights the good Quite remarkably the archive issue exam results and the challenges highlights the Under 15 rugby team iskeard School and ahead for the school with the competing in the county finals. Last Community College has building works and the ever month our Under 15 girls’ rugby Lbeen celebrating its news, increasing number attending the team made the school proud by achievements and successes Sixth Form. A prominent final doing the same. The issue even for many years now in Liskeard paragraph reads “I never cease to covers the introduction of CD-ROM and the wider community. The marvel at the vitality of the school technology which was introduced to Reflection Magazine has been as a whole and the resilience of the school for the first time! running since 2007 with full the teachers and support staff in colour pictures and articles which particular” now appear regularly on the school website, local press and social media.

Recently an old copy of Liskeard School News was discovered from December 1993! The issue was highlighting some great achievements and exam successes as well as the new building works to allow the school to be located at one site.

A forward by then head teacher ...there are no end of possibilities |8 iskeard School and Careers Event 2016 Community College recently Lhosted the ‘Your Futures Team’ Careers Event on behalf of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce.

Students from year 9 to 13 were invited to participate in a range of interactive displays, speak to employers direct, find out about all the different apprenticeships on offer from the Apprenticeship Team, gain careers advice and generally explore the many different employment areas both locally and nationally on show.

Mrs Carlin, Careers and Work Related Learning Co-ordinator, said “We were very lucky to be chosen as one of only six Cornish schools to host this fully funded careers event. It was designed to raise awareness of the many career options available to our young people, including apprenticeships, and was an excellent addition to our own robust careers programme. Hopefully, it will have inspired and given students something to think about for the future.” Health Awareness for Liskeard Students n March, Liskeard School by showing what they already and Community College knew, and by approaching the Iwere delighted to host Brook subjects with mature attitudes and Cornwall for a Health Awareness questions. Day. One student said “I learnt so much The two day ‘bitesize’ event was that I didn’t know before, and I presented to students in year 10. really enjoyed it.” Brook ran a number of different activities in the Active Learning The school look forward to having Centre that students actively took Brook back in the future to continue part in. Topics were lead by the working with our students. students and included information about STIs; discussions about LGBT; Head of PSCHE Emily Lofthouse safe sex and not feeling pressured. said “It was a great couple of days. The activities were interactive Year 10 were mature and engaged and engaging and students were throughout, and Brook did a great positive and involved throughout. job. I look forward to having them back next year.” Year 10 did themselves proud 9| a place where... Oxbridge Information Day small group of students Joining the admissions staff were life is like as an undergraduate. from Liskeard Sixth four students, currently studying AForm recently attended at either university, who all came Students had the opportunity to ask an Oxford and Cambridge from the Cornwall area. That was questions at the end and then they Information Day, which took a great opportunity to hear their spent the last hour exploring the place at the Eden Project. experience of the process and what amazing sights at the Eden Project.

Two Admission Officers representing each university gave a very clear and precise presentation. This focused on the admissions process and what qualities Oxford and Cambridge are looking for. After a short break (and great cookies!) the presentation concluded with details of how to write a personal statement and what an interview at Oxford or Cambridge would be like.

Warwick University Visit welve further mathematics residence overnight students had a will be doing some more work in students from Liskeard real taste of a campus university. the summer with Liskeard students. TSchool and Community College recently visited the The next day students were invited Head of Maths at Liskeard School University of Warwick, where to two more lectures as well as a Nicky Hubartt said “Overall it was they had their first real taste of talk on student finances. There a very positive experience for our university life. was an active session on problem students and gave them a valuable solving, during which the students insight into all aspects of university We arrived and checked into our worked on different types of life. We would like to thank Professor accommodation as we were staying mathematical problems. This was Jane Hutton for organising the trip in Halls on campus. The group met led by Dr Richard Lissaman who from the Warwick end.” at the Zeeman building, where they were met by Professor Jane Hutton and had welcome talks from Dr Ewart Shaw, from the statistics department and from Professor David Mond from mathematics. Students learned about courses that are available, as well as opportunities and careers after graduation. They were also informed about studying away from home and living independently.

The students then had a tour of the campus, given by two undergraduates, Luke and Richard, who had been to Liskeard School under the Warwick in Cornwall scheme. By staying in halls of ...we are inspired |10 Primary Master applied their understanding to 6 student summed this master class Classes! produce a test tube of rainbow up in one word ‘Maravilloso!’ or the past two terms over colours which was great to see. In The purpose of the master classes sixty very able Year 4 and 5 computer science students learned has been to stretch the thinking Fstudents from local primary how to code and programmed of the brightest primary students schools have attended over both a tank and a drone to make and teach skills such as problem six different master classes at manoeuvres of their choice! Spanish solving and teamwork with a ‘can Liskeard School. Café was definitely the tastiest of do’ attitude. The master classes the master classes, with students have been so successful we are According to one Year 5, learning working as a team to produce planning on offering more in the about chemical reactions in science tasty plates of paella and then next academic year, so watch this ‘made my brain hurt.’ Students shortbread with ice cream. A Year space for further updates!

11| a place where... The Man Engine Project Continued…! came to visit us at ‘Big School.’ We worked with them to help design ince the last edition of learn about Cornish Mining, then in the pageant wagon which the Man the Reflection our Year 8 the afternoon we all went down a Engine will pull through Liskeard on SMine Captains have been mine where we learnt more about the 26th July. working hard! Here is an article minerals and watched, heard and from Hannah Rees, one of our felt an explosion! I really enjoyed this experience and hardworking Mine Captains to I feel that it made me a lot more update you further! A few weeks later we spent a confident about trying new things. morning in a local primary school to Before I started this Mine Captain “I was really excited to be chosen share our knowledge about mining. I experience I don’t think I knew a lot to be a Mine Captain! The first went to Darite. Other Mine Captains about mining but now I feel like I thing we had to do was complete went to Trewidland, Menheniot, have learn a lot of new information our training. We went on a trip St Martin’s and Dobwalls. A short about mining, as well as how to to the Cornwall Records Office to while later the primary children teach things to young children.” . Roy said that the training members. Young Player Of band is going from strength to The Year strength and that new players of Rehearsals are held in the Salvation aty Hollister won this all abilities were welcomed in both Army Hall every Friday evening year’s Enthusiastic Young the junior and senior band. Tuition from 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm. Please KPlayer Award and is also and the loan of a brass instrument call Roy on 01579 349559 for the Youth Representative of the are provided free of charge to more information. Liskeard Silver Band.

Roy Shufflebotham, training band conductor and principal cornet player of the Liskeard Silver Band, said he was delighted to present this year’s award to Katy who has played with the band on several engagements including at . The training band is busy rehearsing for the carnival and floral dance in the summer in both Liskeard and E-Safety Assembly explained the importance of setting “We were delighted to have Rich your privacy settings correctly attend our school assembly. The with Rich Cottell to avoid security issues. Rich also music was superb but the message s part of an ongoing reminded students about The Child behind his visit is increasingly initiative to educate Exploitation and Online Protection important and something young Astudents on the importance Centre (CEOP) which provides people across the country need to of E-safety, Liskeard School and advice and support for Internet be fully aware of.” Community College recently held safety. an assembly for Year 7 and 8 students. Rich then wowed the audience with an The assembly was hosted by inspirational acoustic local, upcoming singing star musical performance, Rich Cottell who gave a speech getting in more practice surrounding his own experiences ahead of his upcoming with the potential dangers of online nationwide tour! media. Rich recently interviewed a representative from leading Assistant head teacher social media site Facebook and Wendy Birkbeck said ...we learn together & hard work is rewarded |12 Menheniot School Sends Out Book Ambassadors

ome members of the School Council from Menheniot SPrimary School have been chosen to represent the school as Book Ambassadors. Last week, they went to The Book Shop in Liskeard to have a tour and choose a book. They will be producing work based on their books and this will be displayed in the shop window. The initiative has been set up by the shop to encourage children’s reading. Menheniot School Chosen for Man Engine Project he children in Class 4 at Menheniot Primary School Thave been lucky enough to be chosen to take part in the Man Engine Project - a celebration of Cornwall’s mining history. The Man Engine will be a giant floats) which will join the Man mechanical puppet which will Engine on its journey. Recently travel from Tavistock to Geevor the children were visited by a mine, visiting all the Cornish member of Golden Tree’s Man Mining Heritage sites en route. Engine team, an ex-miner, and The children have been asked our Mine Captains (Year 8 children to form part of a team to design from Liskeard School), who taught the wagons (similar to carnival them about life as a tin miner.

“Happy Birthday” National Anthem. The Assembly finished with all the children to the Queen from singing Happy Birthday and a Menheniot School Hip Hip Hooray to the Queen. he children and staff of At lunch time they all wore their Menheniot Primary School crowns which they had made Tcelebrated the Queen’s and decorated. Every child in the Birthday by wearing red, white school has also created a portrait and blue. They started the day of the Queen using different with a special Assembly which art mediums. One class made they led themselves. Class 5 postage stamp portraits; another gave a brief story of the Queen’s made four portraits in the style life and Class 2 read the poem of four different artists. All these “Buckingham Palace” by A A works are being displayed in Milne. This was followed by a the School Hall and they look prayer and the singing of the fantastic! 13| a place where... Jess Crosbie takes of Coldplay’s ‘Viva La Vida’ but went on to be mentored by Maroon The Voice USA by 5 frontman, Adam Levine. Storm ormer Liskeard School and Jessica was known for her talent for Liskeard Sixth Form student, singing and performing during her FJessica Crosbie, has been time at Liskeard and it is no surprise rubbing shoulders with the stars to see her go on to much bigger after appearing on hit TV show things. Jess was an exceptional The Voice USA. student and a keen traveller. During her time at Liskeard School Jess moved to America after she travelled to Africa with Camps completing her education at International and worked on Liskeard Sixth Form to work for a projects around the world to learn year as a nanny before a friend, about other people and cultures knowing how talented a singer she and to make a difference to their is, secretly sent a video of Jess communities. Everyone at Liskeard performing to the show. wishes Jess all the best for the future. Jess was able to take her pick of You can see the full audition video on three judges who turned around YouTube now https://www.youtube. for her on the live show including com/watch?v=SpfWwAr8LDA Christina Aguliera and Pharrell PHOTO CREDIT Tyler Golden/ Williams after her superb rendition NBC Badminton Player and ranked seventh in the country and eventually play in the 2020 for U13s with only the England Olympics! If anyone is interested in Bags National team above her! She spends playing badminton for fun, to keep Medals! most weekends playing national fit or competitively, then contact alented local twelve year tournaments and county matches - Nigel Collins on 07817 753507 or old, Cara Collins of Liskeard even helping out the U17 Cornwall Claire Reed on TSchool and Community County squad! 07974 966304 for further College, has won eleven golds, information. seven silvers and three bronzes As well as working hard and training in Badminton England National regularly with her coach Malcolm Tournaments in singles, doubles Cooper, Cara also gives back to and mixed since September 2015. the club that first inspired her by This also includes capturing being a junior leader at Liskeard everyone’s attention by winning Junior, Inclusive and No Strings the U21 Cornwall County Badminton Clubs, which are now Championships in December. run by her father Nigel Collins and Claire Reed. The club, based at Lux Cara’s interest in badminton was Park Leisure Centre in Liskeard, has first inspired by playing with her recently been awarded Cornwall parents and older siblings before Sports Partnership Club of the Year joining Liskeard Junior Badminton and has also been nominated for Club where her talents were spotted a Badminton England National by local coach Jenny Marchant. At Award. eight years old she made the U11 Cornwall County squad, playing Cara has a number of tournaments number 1 seed in her second and still to play this season, including third seasons. Cara is currently the U13 English National U13 Cornwall County Champion Championships, but her ultimate for singles, doubles and mixed dream is to break into the top six ...together we achieve more |14 Merryn Doidge moving to Liskeard Looe in 2015, Selected for U15s also playing at county level. Merryn and one fellow team South West Rugby mate made it into the South West Academy Academy. erryn Doidge, from Liskeard School & Merryn also plays for the school MCommunity College, has team at Liskeard School and recently been selected to represent Community Academy, which won the South West U15s squad. From the Cornwall Emerging Schools the age of six Merryn played Tournament last year. mixed rugby with the boys. Then at the U13 stage she moved to Merryn is thankful for the support girls’ rugby. Merryn started off and training from her club, school, at Queen Bees before county and family. National Schools for a draw before Copplestone in the corner. Despite a valiant School broke through the Liskeard attacking display, tiredness had Girls Rugby Finals defence to score literally as the started to set in and two more tries 2016 referee blew for full time, thus were conceded to eventually lose n Saturday 7th May losing the match 5-10. 0-15. 2016, eleven girls from OLiskeard School and The third game saw Liskeard In our final group game, with three students from Looe, Richard play St Paul’s School, Bristol and several players nursing injuries, Lander and Newquay Tretharras demonstrated fully the extent of Liskeard played Robert Clack schools, attended the Under 15 their attacking play as the ball Secondary School, London and National Girls’ Rugby Finals held winning capabilities of the forwards unfortunately lost 10-20 with tries at Lichfield RFC, Birmingham. secured good early ball to release being scored by Merryn Doidge the dangerous backs. Tries from and Abi Bartlett. The tournament started with a Asha Van Meurs, Merryn Doidge match against St Paul’s School and two from Brenna Rowe (Richard This result meant that Liskeard from Norfolk. An evenly contested Lander School) saw Liskeard ended the group stage in fifth place game saw the Liskeard girls have emerge as winners by 20-0. and after a final game which was a try disallowed for being held up drawn 5-5 (Merryn Doidge scoring before Merryn Doidge ended a Game four effectively ended with her fourth try) the girls finished flowing move involving the majority Liskeard’s chances of winning the the competition in ninth place. of the backs by scoring in the corner. competition as sustained pressure Unfortunately concentration and on the try line of Sirius Academy, Thanks go to Gilberts Outfitters focus was lost for a split second as Hull (the National Rugby League for the amazing hoodies, BS St Paul’s broke through a resolute Champions) and a turnover at Embroidery for the great work on and organised defence to equalise a ruck saw them break away to the kits & Liskeard Town Council for just as the referee concluded the outpace Liskeard girls and score helping to fund the kits. match.

The second game saw Liskeard entertain Copplestone High School from Ipswich. Another very tight game where defences predominately came out on top and saw one try scored by each team. Liskeard School’s try came from left winger Jamelia Alexander who outpaced the defence to score in the corner. The game was heading 15| @Liskeard_School www.liskeard.cornwall.sch.uk