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The Fallen City

Tower of London

The Ramsey Writers

Aspiration Charity Week

1 Contents

Tower of London Trip page 4

Duxford Trip page 5

Aspiration Charity Week page 5

The Fallen City page 6

The Dream Snatcher Book Review page 6

InstaRam page 7

Best Films of 2014 page 8

Batman vs : Dawn of Justice page 9

Captain America Review page 10

Bands and their top tunes page 11

Ramsey Ronald page 12

Growth Mindset Wordsearch page 12

2 Editors Notes

Hi, my name is Hannah Martin-Pocock and I am in Year 9. I am part of the Ramsey Ram because I enjoy writing. In my free time, I like to read, cook for my friends and family and walk my aunt’s dog Stitch. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy this edition of the Ramsey Ram. Hannah Martin-Pocock

Hi! I’m Amelia Dean, and I am in Year 9. I’m part of the editing team on the Ramsey Ram, the magazine that gives the students of Ramsey Academy a voice. I am a lover of English and reading and everything in between, and with a potential future in book editing and publishing ahead of me, this was right up my street. Besides reading my vast collection of books, all varying from 19th century literature to modern fiction. In my spare time I enjoy writing short stories and novels, which have a range of genres, and I like to draw and sketch a lot in preparation for my GCSE Art course. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Ramsey Ram! If you have any suggestions for future editions, please contact Miss Siseman, or you can contact myself (through my tutor, Miss Linsdell) or any of the rest of the editing team!

Hi, my name is Will and I am in Year 7. I joined the Ramsey Ram because I am interested in editing and wanted to improve my writing. I hope that you enjoy reading this edition of the magazine. William Farrelly

Hi, my name is Ryan and I’m in Year 8. I joined the Ramsey Ram so that I could become more involved in extra-curricular activities and meet other pupils in the school. I am excited about our first edition of the Ramsey Ram and hope that you enjoy reading what we have produced. Ryan Staples

My name is Jasmin Selby and I am 1 of the 5 editors. I am an editor because I’m good at spelling, grammar and writing. I feel that I can bring facts and interesting pieces to the magazine.

3 Tower of London Trip - by Ellie White and Abigail March on Thursday 5th May 2016, year 7 went on a trip to the tower of London. They were given the opportunity to see the crown jewels and visit all the towers.

All the year sevens that went on the trip said they had an amazing time. Some people gave us their thoughts:

Callum Watson in 7D1 said, ‘It was very interesting. It was cool going round all the old buildings and seeing the crown jewels.’

Amelia Bell said ‘It was great fun and very interesting and loved finding out lots about the history and how different places around the towers got their names.’

Maximus Felton stated, ‘I thought it was a great experience to see the history of kings and queens.’

4 Year 9 Duxford Trip - by Amelia Dean

When we were finished, Mr Harvey, who was with us, took On Friday 22nd April, the majority of Year 9 visited the a few of us to see the Concorde plane, which is the fastest Imperial War Museum in Duxford for an educational visit plane in the world. We were able to go inside it, which was about the World Wars. very good because we got to experience an old-fashioned plane interior. It was very narrow, though! The Duxford War Museum was an original airfield and base for British RAF (Royal Air Force) pilots during the First and Overall, the trip was very educational and interesting, and Second World War. At the museum, there are real artefacts I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more from the wars, including a wide range of artillery and aircraft. about the wars and its aircraft.

When we arrived at Duxford, we split into our groups and were taken off on our separate ways. Our group was scheduled for a tour first, so we met with a staff member to start the tour. We started the tour in a wartime-themed classroom, complete with chalkboards and squeaky, wooden chairs. We were all assigned an object that was of some relevance to the war (I had a RAF pilot’s glove), and we began our tour around the site. Along the way, the staff member explained each part of the site as we walked, which included an operations room and an air raid shelter. She also took an object that was relevant to each area from the group as we walked.

When the tour was over, Mrs Hay, who was my group’s leader, took us back to one of the hangars to look at some of the planes. They were very interesting because there were several different types of planes, in a variety of sizes. After that, we sat down and ate our lunch and chatted with our friends. Aspiration Charity Week - by Callum Watson

So What Went On? Throughout the whole week there were wristbands, hats, pens, keyrings and cakes sold. People participated in activities as well. There were a wide range of things, such as: Lip sync battle, sponsored walk, ice-cream sales and the non-uniform day on Friday.

What was it raised for? - How much was raised?

The charity that the money was raised for was The Smile Of Arran. In total the amount of money that was raised was £1,735 and more is still coming in.

A Little Bit About The Trust

This trust is supported by Arran’s mum and some of the money that goes to The Smile Of Arran goes to charities like Cancer Research. Arran had been suffering bad headaches on and off, one day he went to the opticians to see if he needed glasses, but they told him and his mum that he had a tumour growing behind his eyes…

So, this charity is supporting Arran’s family and other charities. So donate money if you want to, this would help The Smile Of Arran so much.

5 The Ramsey Writers

The Fallen City - A Short Story by William Birch

But they do not get the people back - that’s my job, I am the As I watched the city fall and crumble, the burning nuclear one who determines if people should live or not - sort of a acid on my skin ripped to shreds and I felt my end. determinator.

4 months earlier... Walking out of the dome I noticed a screaming from about a mile away. (If you didn’t know I have powers nothing, really I stared at the attack below on the 30 metre building and the cool but I have impactors in my legs which let me take in any bomb with 1 minute remaining. I close my eyes and let myself impact and super hearing and sight.) So I ran to the place I fall to the ground but as the ground approached I gripped a heard the noise from and it was another attack but this time lamp post and steadied my landing and then the 10 attackers it was a bit of a bigger threat, it was a nuke! looked at me. I took out the front two soldiers but then they threw big wires “Who are you kid?” said one of the thugs as he rose forward. and I was stuck. For once I was the hostage and they were hitting me. They let the girl run and with all my strength I “Who I am does not matter but what I do does” I said as they managed to get my blades and set myself free then did a 360 approach. I swung both my blades out and saved the hostage. turn and took out one, then a 180 turn and took out 2 more. I managed to take the majority of them out but there was 16 more arrived and I slashed my way to victory but as I came one left begging for mercy but I thought for one second to slash the last ones I noticed the bomb was a fake and “does he deserve to die?” but without a second thought I had they had another attack in the opposite side of the city. As I killed him. I disarmed the bomb and returned the hostage sprinted at the full speed I noticed it was too late. to the dome. The dome was the only protection from the outside world, it is basically a protected dome and is the most protected place in world of 3000 and is guarded by the biggest and baddest police existing. Book Review - by Tazmin Sloat

Title: The Dream Snatcher Author: Abi Elphinstone

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Storyline: Moll Pecksniff is not an ordinary girl. She is a gypsy, who after her parent’s “disappearance” has no inkling of her family tree. Every night, unlike the others, she has a continuous nightmare, always the same, always the same drumbeat, whispering and masks. As Skull, (a witch doctor, her deadliest enemy) grows more powerful, Moll finally hears the truth. She and Gryff, her wildcat are the only ones who defeat Skull’s powerful sorcery.

Personal Response: I enjoyed the book as it was fast paced and well put together. It was easy to understand, and hard to put down. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the element of surprise, magic and adventure.

6 InstaRam

7 Best films of 2014 - by Jack Hawes

1 - What we do in the Shadows Honourable Mentions – Interstellar, What is it- the story of 5 Kiwi Vampires as they Calvary, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Guardians navigate their way through human society, remember of the Galaxy, Xmen Days of Future Past, Live Die ‘We’re Werewolves not Swearwolves’. Repeat, Mr Turner, The Babadook, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Godzilla, Imitation Game, 22 Jump Street, A Most Violent Year, The Double and Under - Inside Llewyn Davies 2 the Skin. What is it - the Coen’s beautiful film about a lonesome musician in .

3 - Pride The story of Welsh miners uniting with gay activists, their actions changed the face of our country.

4 - The Guest A chilling thriller about a friendly home invader.

5 - Paddington An extremely fun and joyous film about the bear in the blue coat.

6 - Nightcrawler A creepy and twisted tale about the pursuit of perfection in LA.

7 - Locke One man in a car. For two hours. It’s really good though.

8 - Boyhood Follows the journey of one boy as he turns into a man.

9 - Frank stars as Frank Sidebottom in the raucous comedy.

10 - Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson’s tale of mystery and comedy set in the grandest of hotels.

11 - ‘71 One soldier gets lost in the bloody streets of Northern Ireland in the year 1971.

12- Begin Again A warm and lovely film about lost souls in New York.

8 vs Superman: Dawn of Justice - by Jack Hawes and has some of the films best lines. is still a After the copious amounts of destruction at the end of Man good and capable Superman; though he’s given very little to of Steel, Superman must come to turns with the damage he’s work with and is actually kind of wasted in this. is inflicted on the Earth and he must wonder about the question actually a stand out in this film as , putting to everyone else seems to be asking him, do we really need a bed all the rumours that said she’d be awful, and even though Superman. One man asking this question is Bruce Wayne, Wonder Woman isn’t really needed in this film, she still shines (Batman), who lost dearly in the attack on Metropolises. With through as one of the films highlights. Also, Hans Zimmer his distrust in superman, Batman decides to take the fight to provides a great soundtrack that fits the film perfectly. him. However, the shadow of Lex Luthor hangs over them and threatens to forward a power so monstrous, it could unite the Now, whilst all of this is very good, there’s a lot of bad stuff in most bitter of enemies. this film, and it’s mainly Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor. Jesse Eisenberg has shown us in many of his roles that he can play Batman vs Superman is a film that has been hinted at and the kind babbling friend or the almost sinister character who rumoured for years, (most famously in I am Legend) and at you still root for. His Lex Luthor is none of these qualities, the 2013 comic con finally announced that the instead he is a weird, eccentric and annoying character who two will be joining each other on screen for the first time. It in this dark and serious picture feels like something from the seemed like this would be the first great outing for the new campy Adam West Batman series. Furthermore, this film had Warner Bros DC extended universe. Then, announcements good ideas, but those good ideas are handled poorly and feel happened, was cast as Bruce Wayne, causing rushed and just a bit stupid. The resolution to the big fight many fanboys to destroy their laptops in fits of rage, Jesse scene definitely feels that way. Lois Lane is also handled Eisenberg was cast as the villain Lex Luthor, a casting which shoddily, in Man of Steel she was a clear thinking woman who was a huge departure from the source material, and Gal could stand on her own and didn’t need superman to help her. Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman, a model with little acting Now she’s been relegated to a mere damsel in distress role, experience taking on one of the most iconic superheroes which is a huge waste of Amy Adam’s talents. ever. Finally, this film is called Batman vs Superman: Dawn of However, Zack Snyder was able to take these controversies Justice, and it’s far more Dawn of Justice than BvS, which is and flip them over. The trailers they released showed Ben just disappointing. Affleck as a great Batman, Wonder Woman as a legendary fighter and it made it seem like this was a Batman vs Whilst Batman vs Superman has its problems, the film is Superman film. So, could this film live up to this brilliant ad- still a very fun time at the cinema, and the film needs to be campaign? Yes and no. seen at the cinema. Ben Affleck is incredible, Henry Cavill is a really good Superman and the action is off the charts Firstly, Ben Affleck excels in the role of Bruce Wayne, giving amazing. us a beaten and battered Batman but he was still a suave and stylish Bruce Wayne. Jeremy Irons is also brilliant in his role of Alfred, he plays off Ben Affleck’s Batman beautifully

9 Captain America - by Jack Hawes

His re-emergence also leads to the debut of Marvel’s newest After the Avengers first formed four years ago, destruction hero: the Black Panther. takes on the has rained down upon the Marvel Cinematic Universe. New role of the protector of Wakanda in one of the most accurate York was destroyed by an alien invasion, Washington had portrayals of a comic book character. After a devastating Helicarriers fall from the sky and crush it and half of a event he must join the fight in hopes of capturing the man European country was lifted into the air and vaporised on he believes responsible for it. Bucky Barnes. As great as its way down. After all of this, one would think the Avengers Chadwick is in the role, there’s one more new recruit that would need a stern talking to. To control the Avengers the truly steals this show. His name, Spiderman. Tom Holland government craft a set of accords that state that they can gives us a brilliant portrayal of the quippy kid from Queens only act when the government tells them to. This causes who’s able to hold his own against the mighty Avengers. Roll friction between the teammates and forces them to divide on Spiderman: Homecoming. into two factions, those that follow Iron Man who believes the Avengers should be watched, and those that follow Captain Chris Evans as Captain America fully shows that he is one of America who believes that they should have the right to do the greatest aspects of the MCU and even Robert Downey Jr, their jobs whenever and wherever. This clash in ideologies who’s been playing his role of Iron Man for nearly ten years, leads to a war that will change the face of the Marvel is able to show us new aspects of the character that we’ve Cinematic Universe. never even seen before from him.

Firstly, this is the best Marvel Studio film yet. Never has The films boldness in portraying both sides as both right there been a that is able to manage an and wrong is a triumphant success, Captain America has the enormous amount of characters and give them all moments moral high ground but doesn’t take Bucky’s previous life in to shine, moments that also further along the story. Even to account and Iron Man may be siding with the scheming the minor Avengers have their moments and storylines: government but his reason for doing so makes absolute Hawkeye’s a soldier who can’t stay out of the fight, Scarlet sense. Moreover, this film also solves Marvel’s problem of witch is a young child cursed with extreme power and Black weak villains, now we have a cunning manipulator who we can Widow’s a faithful companion torn between two sides who are feel for and understand. both right and wrong. All of the actors give everything they Captain America: Civil War is a triumph on every level, it’s can to their roles and their commitment to their characters is witty but mature and you shall be smiling throughout. shown in spades on screen.

However, the film is not only about Superhero registration, Captain America has to deal with the re-emergence of the Winter Soldier, aka his best friend Bucky Barnes. The Captain has to protect his friend who (due to Hydra experiments) shifts from noble hero to murderous lunatic in a blink of an eye.

10 Bands I think you should listen to and their top 4 tunes - by Jack Hawes

1 - Pulp Best songs- Disco 2000, Babies, Do you remember the first time and Misshapes.

2 - Best songs- , , Well Respected Man, .

3 - Oasis Best songs- Don’t look back in anger, Importance in being Idle, The Masterplan, Little by Little.

4 -Blur Best songs- , , , .

5 - The Smiths Best songs- Shoplifters of the World, Frankly Mr Shankly, There is a light and it never goes out, Heaven knows I’m Miserable now.

6 - The Clash Best songs- Rock the Kasbah, I fought the Law, Guns of Brixton, Somebody got Murdered.

7 - Best songs- News of the World, Eton Rifles, , .

8 - David Bowie Best songs- Starman, Let’s Dance, Absolute Beginners, Suffragette City.

9 - The Cure Best songs- Inbetween days, Friday I’m in Love, Lovecats, Boys don’t Cry.

10- Best songs- , You stole the Sun from my Heart, La Tristesse Durera, .

Honourable Mentions- Muse, Artic Monkeys, , The Who, Sex Pistols, , Public Image LTD, The Hoosiers, Scouting for Girls and The Libertines.

11 Ramsey Ronald - Agony Aunt

Dear the Ramsey Ram, Hallo, I’ve been really concerned recently that by doing lots of I understand how you feel, sometimes we feel angry with the clubs, I’m distracting other people. I sometimes feel really people we care most about which is why most of the time sad and lonely. Something clicked the other day when you’re arguing over your wellbeing because they care about someone suggested that perhaps it is because I’ve got too you! Your Mum probably feels mad at you sometimes but I’m much time to think on my own. The very next day I joined up sure she doesn’t throw your television out of the window or to all the clubs available and started arranging stuff with my smash your phone up! The carpet most likely cost a lot of mates. I feel so much happier and I love life, however I feel money so you’re lucky she didn’t ask you to pay for it. When that by joining clubs where people are actually amazing at they annoy you just think of the things you know and they sport, I’m being a huge obstacle in their success. I want the don’t and make yourself feel calm and in control. Breathe in best for my friends but I love messing around and going to and out a couple of times and just ignore what they have to these clubs, what do I do? say then they’ll be impressed that you are the bigger person. Ramsey Regards, Hola, The Ramsey Ronald. Listen, you need to start behaving! If you keep messing around it may even result in you being asked to leave this club. If you are that desperate to go to clubs then go, do the activity, then ask them round or meet down the park afterwards for messing around. If you respect your friends enough to write in and tell me about your concern for your friend’s well-being then I’m sure they should care about you enough to meet up with you afterwards. Alternatively, you could quit your clubs but plan activities with your friends in place of them, however don’t make the conversations depressing, and keep positive! Ramsey Regards, The Ramsey Ronald.

Dear the Ramsey Ram, My family and I argue all the time and it’s exhausting. I don’t mean to argue back but sometimes I just get so mad. The other day I even threw my dinner on the floor because I didn’t like it! I felt really bad for my Mum as it was spaghetti bolognaise so it literally stained the whole carpet. I haven’t got anger issues I just get angry with them! Help!

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