Ysgol Stanwell School 2XL Summer Newsletter 2015 Cylchlythyr yr Haf 2015 Sporting Excellence
School Productions
Clubs & Activities Contents
Greetings from the School
School Calendar 2015/16
School Trips 2015/16
School Holiday Dates 2015/17
Eco-Schools
Stanwell PTA
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Department News
Year Group News
100% attendance pupils Greetings from the school
Dear Parents/Carers, It has been another busy year at Stanwell and one that finishes on a high with the publication of the Estyn report following the inspection in May 2015. I am delighted to announce that our school has been judged as Excellent, both for current standards and prospects for improvement, as well as Excellent for all three key questions. This is a remarkable achievement which justly reflects the commitment and work ethic of our school community. I invite you all to view the full report via the school website or the Estyn website and I am sure you will share our feeling of pride. Other notable highlights of this year include our two successful musicals, ‘Aida’ and ‘Lion King Junior’, our accreditation as an Improvement Hub for the Central South Consortium, our first school sportsday at Leckwith stadium and the completion of our new synthetic and natural turf pitches. In order to improve access to and from the school buses, we have constructed a footpath across the field to the boundary in Victoria Road where the bus bays will be marked out by the Vale of Glamorgan Council for use from the start of the Au- tumn term. It is clear from this newsletter that our pupils are certainly making the most of the multitude of opportunities offered to them at Stanwell and in the wider community. The achievements are very impressive and I hope you enjoy read- ing all the news of trips, visits and participation in extra-curricular activities. On behalf of the staff and governors, I wish you all a happy and restful sum- mer holiday, Derek Jones, Headteacher.
School Announcements First day of term for pupils is Wednesday 2nd September AS and A Level results are available from school on Thurs- day 13th August GCSE results are available from school on Thursday 20th August
CALENDAR FOR 2015/16
Tuesday 1st September First Day of Term Wednesday 2nd September First day for pupils Tuesday 6th October OPEN DAY Friday 9th October Sports Award Ceremony Tuesday 20th October Sixth Form Information Evening Monday 26th October HALF TERM Friday 30th October Tuesday 3rd November Year 13 Parents' Evening Tuesday 10th November Year 7 Pastoral Evening 14th - 17th December Senior Production Friday 18th December Last Day of Term Monday 21st December CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Friday 1st January Monday 4th January First Day of Term Tuesday 5th January First day for pupils Tuesday 26th January Year 11 Parents' Evening Tuesday 2nd February Year 9 Parents' Evening Tuesday 9th February Year 12 Parents' Evening Monday 15th February HALF TERM Friday 19th February Tuesday 23rd February Year 11 Options Evening Tuesday 1st March Year 10 Parents' Evening Tuesday 8th March Year 8 TEAMX Parents' Evening Tuesday 15th March Year 8 WORKL Parents' Evening Thursday 24th March Last Day of Term Friday 25th March EASTER HOLIDAYS Friday 8th April Tuesday 12th April Year 8 Options Evening Tuesday 3rd May Year 7 TEAMX Parents' Evening Tuesday 10th May Year 7 WORKL Parents' Evening Monday 31st May HALF TERM Friday 3rd June Tuesday 5th July New Year 7 Parents' Evening Friday 15th July Last day for pupils (provisional)
If there are any changes to the above list you will be notified accordingly.
Proposed Overnight Visits 2015‐ 2016
This is a proposed list of overnight trips for the next academic year. There may be some changes to it but you will be notified accordingly.
Year Group Department Location Date Year 7 Pastoral / Welsh Llangrannog 16th – 18th Sept 2015 Year 7 French Boulogne, France 7th – 9th July 2016 Year 8 History London 10th – 11th Dec 2015 Year 8 French / Welsh Paris 3rd – 5th Mar 2016 Years 8 / 9 Ski Trip Austria 25th Mar – 2nd April 2016 Years 8 / 9 History France 25th – 27th May 2016 Year 9 Geography London Olympic 1st week Feb 2016 sustainability Year 9 Welsh Glan Llyn 6th – 9th Nov 2015 Year 9 PE Storey Arms Weekend ‐ May Year 9/10 Geography Iceland Half term Oct 2015 Year 10/11 Geography Sicily, Italy 22nd‐26th Oct 2015 Year 10 to 13 Performing Arts New York 15th – 18th Feb Years 10 to 13 Ski Trip Austria 12th – 20th Feb 2016 Year 10 to 13 Music Italy 1 week July 2016 Years 10 to 13 Music Italy 13th – 19th July 2016 Year 12 Geography Various, South Wales End of Nov 2015 Year 12/13 Geography West Coast America 12th‐20th Feb 2017 Year 12 / 13 Music Technology Monmouth 2 nights, November DT France 22nd – 26th Oct 2015 Year 11 Drama London 19th ‐21st Nov 2015 Years 9 to 13 Art Amsterdam 12th – 15th Feb 2016 Year 10 History Berlin, Germany 23rd – 27th Mar 2016 6th Form History London 17th – 19th March 2016 6th Form RE / Media Rome, Italy 8th – 12th April 2016 6th Form Borneo 9th – 30th July 2016
There will be many other day trips taking place during the next academic year and you will be notified accordingly via your child.
If you wish for your child to attend a trip but feel that there are financial difficulties preventing your child from attending please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Year Tutor to discuss a payment option. School Holiday Dates
2015/2016
Tuesday 1st September 2015 is an INSET Day. First day for students is Wednesday 2nd September 2015.
Term Begin Half Term End
Begin End
Autumn Tuesday 1st Monday 26th Friday 30th Friday 18th 2015 Sept 2015 Oct 2015 Oct 2015 Dec 2015
Spring Monday 4th Monday 15th Friday 19th Thursday 24th 2016 Jan 2016 Feb 2016 Feb 2016 March 2016
Summer Monday 11th Monday 30th Friday 3rd Wednesday 20th 2016 April 2016 May 2016 June 2016 July 2016 (TBC)
All schools will be closed on Monday 2nd May 2016 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Additional INSET days are to be taken at the school’s discretion and will be communicated to parents via printed material.
2016/2017
Thursday 1st September 2016 is an INSET Day (TBC). First day for students is Friday 2nd September 2016 (TBC).
Term Begin Half Term End
Begin End
Autumn Thursday 1st Monday 24th Friday 28th Friday 16th 2016 Sept 2016 Oct 2016 Oct 2016 Dec 2016
Spring Tuesday 3rd Monday 20th Friday 24th Friday 7th 2017 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Feb 2017 April 2017
Summer Monday 24th Monday 29th Friday 2nd Friday 21st 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 (TBC)
All schools will be closed on Monday 1st May 2017 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Additional INSET days are to be taken at the school’s discretion and will be communicated to parents via printed material.
Please note that these dates have been directed by Welsh Government in accordance with Regulations as All Wales agreement was not reached on them.
Eco-Schools Mrs J Laity
The Eco Stanwell committee has continued to 2. The wildlife garden - Plans to develop a work tirelessly on a number of environmental large wildlife garden adjacent to the new all- projects over the spring and summer terms. weather pitch are still ongoing, with the com- The effort and enthusiasm shown by committee mittee hoping that work will commence in this members along with the support of pupils and area during the new academic year. As part of staff, has resulted in the school gaining the third this process pupils are required to complete a and last ‘Green Flag Award’. This award recog- number of biodiversity surveys including one nises the commitment the school community is concentrating on the bird population within making towards improving the environment this area. With this in mind, a number of com- both within school and the wider area. The next mittee members participated in the ‘Big Bird stage is to gain a Platinum award, an award very Watch Garden Survey’ organised by the RSPB few secondary schools achieve. during early spring. Pupils arrived at school early and, using a check list supplied by the RSPB, conducted a thorough survey of the ar- ea. This was a national event and the data col- lected by eco members contributed towards a much larger national survey. The results of the Eco Stanwell survey are outlined below:
BIRD WATCH SURVEY SPRING 2015 TYPE OF BIRD NUMBER Magpie 3
Common Seagull 10
Song thrush 4 THE GREEN FLAG Wood pigeon 6 Outlined below are some of the environmental Greater Gull 4 actions the committee has addressed: Berwick swan 3 1. Fairtrade - the committee aims to promote Jackdaw 1 and support the Fairtrade movement and as Starlings 3 part of this process, pupils from all year Blackbird 7 groups were offered a range of Fairtrade goods to help support farmers from poorer The smaller wildlife garden located near the countries of the world. During ‘Fairtrade sixth form cafe has now become an established Fortnight 2015’ a stall supplying Fairtrade garden with a range of plants, herbs and fish, goods was created during break times with offering wildlife and members of the school Fairtrade chocolate, bananas and hot choco- community a safe and relaxing environment. late proving to be very popular with both This area extends behind the art block, where a pupils and staff alike. The committee aims section has been roped off and seeded with to achieve Fairtrade status for Stanwell wild flowers supplied by Kew Gardens, the School following a number of events organ- Royal Botanic Gardens Society based in Lon- ised over the last two years. The committee don. This organisation is trying to encourage wishes to thank all students, staff and par- the development of wildlife areas around the ents for supporting Fairtrade activities dur- UK by supplying a ‘Grow Wild’ pack for free. ing this time. “number of bio-diversity surveys” Eco-Schools Mrs J Laity
Welsh Senior Eco-Committee – Sharing, Young Reporters for the Environment In- Inspiring, Empowering! ternational Winners.
Sponsored by Julie Morgan AM Two Year 12 students have gained interna- On Monday 29th June 2015, four Eco Stan- tional recognition for an environmental re- well members were invited to participate in port titled ‘Boiling the Planet Away’. As part an annual Senior Eco Schools meeting held of the Welsh Baccalaureate programme in at the Welsh Assembly, Cardiff Bay. Pupils the sixth form, students are asked to research from many secondary schools in South and report upon an environmental issue of Wales shared ideas and discussed a number interest to them. Sarah Brabham and Alice of environmental issues on a national scale. The focus for the day was ‘If we look after Holder created a 1000 word report dis- Wales – Wales will look after us!’ Pupils cussing the environmental impacts of boiling were asked to discuss a number of items out- a full kettle of water unnecessarily. This was lined on the new Welsh Assembly then entered into a national competition or- ‘Environment Bill’. This is a proposed law ganised by Keep Wales Tidy, called the coming in force in 2016 that will help man- Young Reporters for the Environment. The age ways of tackling climate change in the girls were successful in gaining first position future. A number of environmental issues are addressed within the bill including future en- to become Welsh winners for the 15-18 writ- ergy, minimising waste and sustainable ten category. Subsequently, as national win- transport. On the day pupils participated in a ners, the environmental report was resubmit- series of workshops and a very informative ted into an international round, where entries question time session with the Minister for Natural Resources, Carl Sargeant. Two or- ganisations supporting the workshops were Sustrans and Love Food Hate Waste, both of whom supplied useful and informative infor- mation for pupils to apply back in school.
from around 29 countries were judged by experienced journalists including Huw Ed- wards. The results were announced in May and both girls must be congratulated for Eco Stanwell committee aims to conserve the gaining third place internationally, the only environment and as such have created a British students to do so. statement to promote this as outlined above.
“national competition organised by Keep Wales Tidy” Stanwell PTA
Dear Parents and friends of Stanwell School, The web address is http://www.stanwell.org/ We are pleased to have the opportunity to tell school/pta/. You can also find us on Facebook you who we are, what we do and some of our (Stanwell School PTA) and on Twitter achievements on behalf of the school. (@Stanwell_pta) where we will keep you updat- The PTA committee is made up of Stanwell ed with regular news and events. staff and parents and we meet to discuss infor- The money we raise for the school has allowed mally how we can best support the school and us to make substantial donations towards the our children in school. school's exchanges, the Debating Society, library Our main role is to raise funds and be a link for books, computer equipment, equipment for the the parents and friends of Stanwell to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, sports equip- school, but we also support the school by help- ment, clothing and awards, musical instruments, ing out at functions, such as plays, concerts, and stage lighting, dance studio mirrors and video parents' evenings. editing equipment. The main way in which you can support the school through the PTA is by; Becoming a part of the PTA and supporting the events we run and support. Our AGM will be on the 22nd September 2015 at 7pm in the 6th Form Café and we would encourage as many parents and friends to attend as pos- sible. Become a member of our 100 Club. This is a monthly lottery where for £12 for the year, you are entered into a draw and can win up to £25. You can download forms from the website (see web address below). Our target in 2015-2016 is to raise £22,000 to Join us at our social events such as our buy a new minibus for the school for the safe Christmas Market (November 28th 2015 1- transportation of the pupils. To date, we have al- 4pm) and the ever-popular Quiz Night (date ready raised and given to the school £7,000 for in January 2015 to be announced). the new minibus
The details of all the PTA’s activities and up- coming events for the next academic year, in- We would welcome your support, as a member cluding a form to join the 100 club, can be of the PTA Committee, and/or helping out at found on the school website page under the PTA events. We meet each term and would like heading ‘Information for parents’. you to join us. Details are posted on the website nearer the time of the meetings.
“Our target in 2015-2016 is to raise £22,000 to buy a new minibus” Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Miss H Jenkins
The summer term is always a busy time with Many thanks to Paul James who co-ordinates expeditions and this year has been no differ- the Gold award. With 9 pupils attending St ent. The Bronze and Gold groups have fol- James Palace before Christmas to receive their lowed on from the very successful Silver ex- Gold award from the Duke of Edinburgh him- peditions. self, let’s hope this year’s group numbers are as pleasing. The Silver assessed expedition took place in April in the Brecon Beacons area. This was the largest Silver group in one expedition with 102 pupils completing their journey over the three days. Pupils were generally well prepared with their packing and for the cold nights.
The bronze group was split again this year to accommodate the large numbers on expedi- tion. The first groups undertook their practice expedition from Kenfig Nature Reserve to Nash Point and their assessed expedition down the Gower in June with the following The expeditions are always very well support- half of the group completing theirs in July. ed by staff and parents, with the latter helping to ensure that participants arrive prepared and that expedition equipment is returned in a suit- able condition by the deadline date. Staff help to deliver the training throughout the school year, drive minibuses for expeditions or help with the equipment handling. Without this in- valuable support the scheme would never be successful. A big thank you as always to the contributions throughout the year and please can participants remember to upload their as- sessors reports for all their eDofE sections to get the final completion for their award. Well done to all participants that have already re- ceived their certificate of completion.
The gold groups have just completed their We look forward to another year of high num- assessed expedition up in Mid Wales and bers of uptake and completion of the Award at proved yet again their excellent teamwork Bronze, Silver and Gold level. and navigational skills.
“9 pupils attending St James Palace” Department News
Arlunio Miss R Lewis Art Visit to Madrid and Toledo: Primary School Workshop February 2015 Pupils from a number of local primary schools Pupils from Years 7-13 took part in a won- visited the Art Department in June as a part of derful visit to the historic cities of Madrid Year 5 Enterprise Day. They produced a num- and Toledo. Time was spent viewing the ber of fantastic mirror designs that drew inspi- varied art works in the Prado, Thyssen- ration from friends or members of their fami- Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia Museums. ly. The finished products will be available to buy during New Year 7 parents evening on Award Ceremony: Art & Design 7th July, with all of the proceeds going to Award winners 2015 charity. The Art Department were delighted to award the KS3 award to Lily Ireland (8R), KS4 award to Charlotte Hardy (11T) and the Sixth Form Award to Duncan Keeling (Y13). All the winners demonstrated a superb level of dedication and commitment to their studies resulting in outstanding pieces for their projects and final exam. Well done to you all! Year 5 Enterprise Day Mobile sculp- ture by Dun- We were delighted to welcome 49 Year 4 pu- can Keeling pils from Albert School on 1st July to take (Y13), final part in a creative workshop in the department. piece for A2 Mrs Penny and Miss Lewis introduced the Fine Art based theme of Art Around the World. Bold tonal on the theme drawings of plants were used as inspiration of disruptive for colourful, stylised paintings. weather sys- tems.
Right: beautiful coursework studies by Charlotte Hardy (11T), based on ar- chitectural photos of Amsterdam. Year 4 pupils from Albert School
“tonal drawings of plants were used as inspiration for colourful, stylised paintings” Astudiaethau Busnes Mrs J Macnamara
Land Rover factory tour Activities that were observed on the factory floor were then reinforced as pupils had to produce models by Pupils from Year 10 and Year 12 were given setting up their own assembly line. the opportunity to attend a trip to the Land Rover factory in Solihull in April.
During the trip pupils were given a safety presentation followed by a video that detailed the history and product range of Land Rover. In small groups, pupils also received a guided tour of the factory outlining several stages of the production process enabling pupils to get a sound understanding of how computer-aided design has improved the efficiency of the pro- duction line. Detailed explanations of Just-in Time, Right-First-Time and Lean Working practices were covered.
Some pupils had a natural flair for programming a robotic arm to perform tasks seen as part of computer- aided manufacture in the factory.
Pupils examined Land Rover’s marketing strat- egies and Total Quality Management tech- niques during a lecture packed with insider knowledge.
Throughout the trip pupils developed their teamwork, communication and problem solving skills.
London trip
In the summer term, a group of Year 9 pupils joined with the Economics department on an overnight trip to London to visit the Bank of England, Metal Exchange, London Dungeons and the Emirates Stadium.
“Some pupils had a natural flair for programming” Drama Mrs S McGowan
The Lion King—Junior Musical London Theatre Trip The Drama department has organised a visit to London’s West End in November 2015 for GCSE Drama pupils. This will give pupils the opportunity to watch two exciting pieces of live theatre (Miss Saigon and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time). The trip includes an overnight stay in a central London hotel. The pupils and staff are very much looking forward to the pro- spect.
Well done to all those who participated in the spectacular 2015 production! The junior cast and African Chorus members dedicated a great deal of time, effort and enthusiasm to making the show a great success with audi- Year 7 Drama Club ences. Well done to each and every cast, crew, Drama club members have been busy learn- and orchestra member for your effort, creativ- ing their lines and rehearsing for this Sep- ity and commitment. Thank you also to all of tember’s performance of Macbeth. Pupils the staff who made such an invaluable contri- have been working on the play for several bution to the production. months, and will perform to an audience in the Autumn term. Well done to all members School Awards of the club for their fantastic commitment Congratulations to Nia Hopkins (KS3), James and hard work! It has been a pleasure to see Price (KS4), and Chloe Lewis (KS5) for your performance skills and confidence de- achieving the Drama cups in this year’s velop. Award Ceremony. Evita 2015 It has been a busy and successful year for the We are pleased to announce Andrew Lloyd Drama department. Pupils in Years 11,12,13 Webber’s musical Evita as the upcoming have taken their external examinations, and senior production for 2015. Auditions will we wish them every success in the summer! be held for Years 10-13 this Autumn, so We wish the best to the Year 13 Drama pu- keep an eye on the plasma screens for fur- pils who are sadly leaving this term. ther details.
“Well done to all those who participated in the spectacular 2015 production!” Dylunio a Thechnoleg Mr N Gifford
A big thank you to George KS3 Lush, Anna Bosley and Nancy Blenkinsop Junior Production: LION KING. for their help with costumes and masks and
This year,
staff and
students from the D&T de- partment enjoyed working with other de- partments in the school in the production of also thanks to Mr Watkins’ Year 9 graphics Lion King Jr. The challenges for this show class who helped with the painting of many of the props used.
were daunting, with staff and students All those having to manufacture a who helped range of puppets and thoroughly costumes for the show. enjoyed the From the making of experience and were impressed by the show.
Marie Curie: Cake Bake. grassland and lioness headdresses, the Zazo This term the Yr8 food group decided to raise handpuppet and full body costume for Pumba money for the Marie Curie charity and partici- the ever talented warthog! pated in the Cake Bake. Students from all years
“Manufacture a range of puppets and costumes for the show” Design Technology Mr N Gifford were able to buy cakes and buns made by sublimation printing Year 8 during their break time. A total of demonstrated by Kate £142.13 was raised for the charity. Wilkins in the design of her evening gown. KS4 &5 Peter Tuthill’s design This year’s coursework submission in all for a camping aid dis- played an attention to the Design & Technology project areas detail that was not only proved to be yet another creative example impressive but resulted of the abilities of the pupils studying this in a prototype that was subject. used during a recent DoE At GCSE level, students studying Textiles Gold expedition. It and RMT were singled out for praise by the worked well as he was able to eat a warm meal visiting moderator who felt that their crea- tivity was impressive. Following the inspection, the AS and A2 students assembled a display for the visit- ing WJEC moderator. He praised the range and variety of work on display and the skill lev-
that evening! Fi- nally, Martin Doyle left a posi- tive impression on the moderator with his take on a coffee table, a wine table!
el of the students in- His innovative use volved. He was im- of equipment and pressed by the use of materials has ‘Free sewing’ displayed meant that his pro- in Amanda Dave’s ject has bee long listed by the WJEC black dress and he also for entry into the commented favourably innovations award on the use of in October. Good luck Martin!
“innovative use of equipment and materials” Economeg a Gwleidyddiaeth
Mr J Crook/Mr G Penny
Economics Government and Politics
Congratulations to Stanwell’s Monetary poli- Government and Politics students have been cy Committee! Having won the Welsh heat of extending their understanding of the demo- the Bank of Eng- cratic processes in the UK and the USA. Year land 2.0 Challenge 13 students have taken a keen interest in US they were awarded Government this year—including analysing second place in the the evolution of the US constitution and eval- Area Finals, beating uating the effectiveness of the US Congress, seasoned competi- the Supreme Court and the Presidency. tors such as Mill- For example, they investigated the impact of field School. The the Supreme Court on US political culture. pupils made a presentation to members of the Key questions included whether the Court is Bank of England recommending the level to too political (in terms of the impact of its rul- set the base rate. Following their presentation ings) and whether it plays a significant role in they faced rigorous questioning from the the protection of civil liberties. They also con- judging panel. Pictured left to right are Jamie sidered which of the Executive or the Legisla- Hitchen, Megan Doran, Zola Hargreaves, tive branches are the most influential and as- Carys Warner and Jay Kapuria. sessing whether the term ‘Imperial Presiden- cy’ is actually an over-statement. They also held a debate to focus on the effectiveness of the US Constitution. Year 12 students have been busy studying key aspects of UK Politics. For example, they have investigated the role of leadership in po- litical parties to ascertain whether the leader- ship or the mass membership dominates. They have recently investigated the impact and ef- July saw GCSE students have the opportunity fectiveness of the Welsh Assembly. to take part in a two day visit to London, the In addition, Year 12 and 13 Politics students commercial capital of the world. This was an enjoyed the experience of a lecture held by excellent opportunity for pupils to gain a fur- Charles Clarke (ex Home secretary) at USW. ther understanding of the economy and the This event gave students the opportunity to impact on business. Activities included; visits further their understanding of elections, gov- to the Bank of England, The London Metal ernmental business and offered a fascinating Exchange, the Science Museum and Arsenal’s insight. In addition, we all watched the 2015 Emirates Stadium. Pupils were entertained election and the leadership debates with great with dinner in Covent Garden and a visit to enthusiasm and interest. the London Dungeons. Keen readers are welcome to follow us via To keep up to date on all things to do with Twitter on Politics2XL. Economics please follow us on ECON_2XL.
“congratulations to Stanwell’s Monetary Policy Committee” Peirianneg Mr K Pepper
Go4Set Team B (Stuart Keeling, Bryce Maher, Peter Tuthill and Christopher Lewis) worked with A Year 9 team consisting of Leah Edwards, RWEnPower and researched and designed a Joya Sims, Yaseen Ghandour, Zacchary method of reducing sulphur dioxide emissions. Filliau, Connor Hamilton, Ellie Adams and Libero Tassinari worked with ARUP for 3 Cardiff University & WWU months. They were set the task of designing a zero-carbon classroom for a school of the fu- Year 13 were once again given the opportunity to ture. Throughout the scheme they had to pro- use the testing facilities at Cardiff Universities duce designs and develop one into a scale mod- Engineering Department to aid them with their el which was presented at the award event in ‘Applied Engineering Systems’ unit. February. The team had a fantastic experience The students were able to carry out a number of working with the engineer from Arup. tensile tests on sam- ples of steel with var- Engineering in Education Scheme ying carbon contents, and then analyse the results. To be able to complete their ‘Engineering Envi- ronment’ unit, the students also spent the day at Wales & West Utilities in Treforest. They were given a tour of the facility and specifically access to April 2015 saw the conclusion to the 25th En- and explanation of gineering in Education Scheme (Wales). Two the control systems teams of Year 12 students have worked ex- that govern the gas tremely hard over the six month scheme with pressure in the net- great success. work of pipeline Team A (Jack Jones, Josh Lewis, Wil Mere- around the country. dith, Ed Fudge, Simon Barber, Ryan Gilli- gan, Morgan Jones and Zac Dyer) worked From this they were with Lion Laboratories and produced a fully able to gain an under- coded test station to test the main PCB from standing of the complexities involved in predict- the Lion DS-10 Interlock system. The compa- ing the amount of gas required in different parts ny are hoping to install the test station on to of Wales at different times of the day and year. their production line in the coming months. “work in the engineering and construction industry” Engineering Mr K Pepper
Engineering Club Our new Engineering club is coming to the end of its first year and it has gone from strength to strength.
computer aided design to design and build activities using meccano. Shown above are members of the Engineer- ing Club with representatives of Laing O’Rourke who donated a number of meccano sets to the group. Talent 2030 Congratulations to the six pupils who en- tered the Talent 2030 competition this year. Charlotte Welsh (Y7), Maria Gallone (Y7), Raya Dean (Y7), Harriet Marshall (Y8), Meredith Holland (Y8) and Famke Ash- Pupils across all year groups have enjoyed more (Y8) all worked collaboratively to the various activities that have taken place in come up with solutions to modern day engi- the club, ranging from guest speakers to neering issues of their choice. We look for- ward to entering pupils into the scheme again next year.
“Engineering in Education Scheme” Saesneg Mrs M Williams
Penfriends in Nagasaki, Japan by attending after school revision club. Pupils really got stuck in to our ‘circuit training’ on ‘Of Mice and Men’! Everyone worked very hard and had a positive attitude, which helped create a lovely learning environment. Pupils worked on whole-class activities, carried out group discussions and were enthusiastic about the ‘quick-fire’ revision tasks. We wish them the very best for results day and well done for working so hard. Mrs Sheldon's Year 8 class have received an- other parcel of penfriend letters from Futsu- Creative Writing Club Cho Junior High School in Nagasaki, Ja- pan. The Japanese students have sent person- The Creative Writing Club has had an excel- alised letters to Stanwell students, telling us lent year. We’ve entered several competitions, about school life in Japan and sending small including BBC Radio 2’s 500 Words and the gifts of origami and stickers. Year 8 pupils Young Writers’ ghost story competition. We were busy writing friendship poems to send have spent the majority of the year working on back to our Japanese friends before the Sum- mer holidays. creating an alternative mythology for the crea- Book in a Day tion of the world. The idea is that every reality, every mythology, is actually a computer simu- On Wednesday 3rd June, Stanwell hosted a lation, connected on a network. The basis for writing workshop organised by Steve Chap- the club’s mythology is when the network man and the Central South Consortium. The crashes due to a virus and all the realities be- objective was for pupils to write a book in a come aware of the face they are programmes. day. Year 8 pupils worked with primary school pupils from across the Consortium. Currently, they are writing the war between the Pupils worked hard to create different chap- Megabytes and the Gigabytes and having a lot ters of the book and Year 8 pupils did an out- of fun doing it. standing job helping to edit the work that was produced. It was a very successful day and the The Writers’ Squad. writing was of an excellent standard. “Everyone learned something new about writ- We participated in the Penarth Writers’ Squad ing or about making books,” Ffion McCul- again this year and had three Year 7 pupils, Bethan Chalk, Jamie Collinson and Jac loch. Tucker attended. They were involved in English Revision Club three workshops with published authors who Year 10 students showed real dedication in gave them great advice and feedback on their writing. It was a hugely enjoyable experience the run up to their English Literature examina- for the pupils. tion “Everyone learned something new about writing or about making books.” Daearyddiaeth Mrs H Jarman It has been Year 9 students have made excellent a very busy progress at the start of their GCSE studies . term in the In February, some Year 9 pupils went to Geography London for two days. The aim was to gain department. valuable fieldwork skills in preparation for Year 7 controlled pupils have assessment been assignments learning about Rivers and Water Aid. The all pupils have found out for themselves the Geography difficulties encountered by people from pupils are around the world who suffer from water expected to scarcity. Our particular focus was on a rural complete as village in Zimbabwe, where the pupils had to part of the problem solve a situation where they had to GCSE get water from a river 7km away from their course. The first day involved a ride in the village. ‘Emirates Cable Car’ to gain an aerial view of the O2 Arena and other redeveloped areas Year 8 pupils have been studying Tropical along the River Thames. Visits to the Rainforests and enjoyed a visit to the ‘Sustainable Cities’ exhibition and the education Natural History Museum followed. The centre in second day involved a visit to the Bristol redeveloped Stratford area of London where Zoo, where the Olympic Park now shows evidence of the they were legacy of the 2012 London Olympics and a able to get study of why these games were described as a little too the ‘greenest Olympics ever’! close to some of the animals that live in this hot and humid climate! As you can see from the photos below, some of the pupils got to hold the hissing cockroaches from Madagascar.
“Geography is important because it is relevant to all that we do and opens our eyes to the world we live in.” Geography Mrs H Jarman In March, a number of Year 12 geography students visited Cardiff Bay and Cardiff City centre to complete a human fieldwork investigation into the impact of regeneration schemes on the inhabitants of Butetown and Cardiff City centre. The day was sunny and windy and the students learned and applied a variety of fieldwork techniques that they used in their AS geography exams in May. For a large part of the year, Geography club In June, members have carried out research and used 135 Year their vast knowledge of literature to identify 10 pupils fictional books that contained maps, to create also a literacy display. Pupils researched the visited books to locate the maps, which were then the extracted and used in the display and Cardiff connected with the birth place of the author. Bay and The result is now displayed in the Geography the department and looks very impressive. Butetown area to On June 30th, three pupils from Year 8 and explore for themselves the economic, social three from Year and environmental impacts of regeneration 9 attended the on the original inhabitants of the areas. The Geographical results from the day will go towards a project Association which is 10% of their final GCSE grade. Welsh Wize Quiz in Cardiff University. Both teams made an
excellent effort and represented the school brilliantly. The Year 8 team were on top form and came joint first, and therefore are South Wales champions. A massive well done to both teams.
“Geography is found in everything we do and everywhere we go.” Hanes Mr G Morgan
It has been another very eventful and enjoya- emotional and touching ceremony of the Last ble term in the History Department. Post at the Menin Gate. They also visited Mametz Wood, the scene of tragic heroism by Throughout the year, Year 7 pupils have been men of the 38th Welsh Division. The behav- studying Medieval Life and the challenges iour of Stanwell pupils was exemplary and facing people at this time. They have been they were a credit to themselves and the studying many diverse and interesting topics, school. ranging from the Black Death to medieval medicine. Their effort and enthusiasm in class Once again, the thriving annual History De- has been outstanding and they should be con- partment visit to Berlin was a huge success. It gratulated on an excellent year’s work. is now in its sixteenth year and is more popular than ever. Eighty-five Year 10 pupils travelled Year 8 have been thoroughly interested in to Berlin over the Easter holidays to visit sev- studying World War One throughout the sum- eral sites of historical interest with particular mer term. Topics studied have included the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the many reasons why the men of Great Britain joined up in their millions. The enthusiasm for History has been a delight to see and their work in class has been most impressive.
Year 9 pupils have been studying the rise and the fall of the American economy as part of their USA 1910-1929 course. Topics covered include the causes of the economic boom and the Wall Street Crash. They have worked su- perbly all year and will no doubt carry this emphasis on Nazi Germany and the Cold War. through into Year 10. Sites visited included Sachsenhausen Concen- tration Camp, the Olympic Stadium, Check- point Charlie, the Brandenberg Gate and the Reichstag building. On a lighter note, pupils watched, listened and danced to tribute acts such as Elvis, Freddie Mercury and Tina Turner and enjoyed a lively meal in the Hard Rock Café!
Year 13 pupils Rebecca Nation, Isaac Ridgly, Maddy Rufo and Emma Thorne had the In preparation for their controlled assessment privilege of being selected to participate in the in Year 10, forty-one Year 8 and 9 pupils vis- Auschwitz Initiative this year. They met with a ited the battlefields of the Great War. Sites Holocaust survivor before visiting Auschwitz visited included Ypres, where the pupils in February. All of the pupils remarked that it demonstrated great maturity whilst witnessing is an experience that will never leave them.
“The enthusiasm for History has been a delight to see” Technoleg Gwybodaeth
Mr P Davies
Primary Liaison course have been learning about the basics of We’ve had a number of successful transition computer programming, creating conditional and visits this year in IT from both Year 5 and 6 interactive programs using Python. Python is an pupils. Year 6 created interesting videos to open sources programming language and works raise awareness and teach younger pupils the very well with PyScripter an integrated importance of e-safety. Some pupils also development environment, both of which are free made cool animations using Flash as well! to download onto your home computer, so coding Year 5 pupils showed their creativity during can continue at home! the enterprise day by designing a ‘World’s Pupils in Year 10 ICT pupils are currently best teacher’ mirror. We look forward to producing graphics work relating to a new ride in meeting you all again in September. an existing Theme Park. This work will be submitted to the exam board this November. Year Code Club 11 pupils studying ICT have created some A group of fantastic Heroes and Villains project, most mostly year 7 notably Seren Marsh, Megan Jones, Amy pupils attended McAndrew, Ffion Phillips to name a few. I code club on wish all our Year 11 GCSE students all the best Wednesday eve- for this summer’s results in both core and option nings along ICT and Computer Science. with a few Year Sixth Form 8s, 9s and 10s.
They learned how to set up and use the raspberry pi to code using Scratch and then they were introduced to Python.
Key Stage 3 At Key Stage 3, pupils learned about e-safety, spreadsheet, database and presentation skills. Additionally they were introduced to coding There was some excellent A2 pupils’ work for through Scratch, a programming language and their Multimedia and Graphics Unit this summer, online community where you can create your notably William Creaven, Rhys Evans and own interactive stories, games and Madelyn Rufo. William Creaven also won the animations. GTi Information Technology Award in the recent Next year we will be looking for a small annual Awards Ceremony. The programming group of volunteers from KS3 to become work produced at AS and A2 by computing Digital Leaders. More information about how students was also first class, of particular note to get involved will be available in the coming was Wei Haw Ong in Year 13 and in Year 12 year. Jack Jones and Jack Bosley produced excellent projects. Jack Bosley also won the AP Key Stage 4 Bartlett Cup (Computing) in this summer’s Pupils in Year 10 Computing studying the Awards Ceremony. I wish all our AS and A2 students all the best for this summer’s results.
“Multimedia and Graphics Unit” Mathemateg Mr A Meddins
It has been a successful year in the Mathe- Seren Marsh, Tim Burns, Calum Wincott matics department. Following on from the and Joe Short GCSE exams sat in November by Year 11, the results in January were fantastic! 87% of In April, the top sets from Years 7 and 8 also the pupils who sat the exams achieved a C took part in the National UKMT Maths chal- grade or higher which represents the best re- lenge at Junior level. Again, congratulations to sults in Maths ever! All the pupils and staff the following pupils who all achieved silver or are to be praised for the effort put in—the gold certificates: year group really bought in to the revision Year 7 – Matthew Pringle and Lucas Groves process and the opportunities presented to (both silver) them showing that real hard work and Year 8 – Max Baker (best in year), Billy determination can be rewarded! Years 12 McCullagh and Rory Skinner (all gold) and 13 have also taken their AS and A Level examinations respectively. We say goodbye and good luck to our Year 13 stu- dents and look forward to welcoming back some Year 11 pupils for AS Maths and Fur- ther Maths in September.
Year 10 pupils have nearly finished the GCSE Maths course. It is now their time in Year 8 pupils proudly showing their certificates the spotlight where, following the summer break, they will be concentrating on revision Well done to all 357 pupils who took part in techniques and practising past papers in prep- the UKMT Maths challenges, in particular aration for their GCSE exams in Novem- those that achieved gold, silver or bronze cer- ber—it is hoped that they will adopt the same tificates. positive attitude as the current Year 11s so that they can be just as successful! A weekly In May, Years 7, 8 and 9 sat their Welsh Gov- homework club will run from September on ernment National tests. Pupils worked hard in a Monday evening and will be open to all the run up to these and fingers are crossed for Year 11 pupils. a successful outcome.
In February, the top sets from Years 9, 10 & Key Stage 3 Maths Homework Club continued 11 took part in the National UKMT Maths this year with games, numeracy activities, help challenge at Intermediate level. Congratula- with homework and revision tips. tions to the following pupils who all achieved gold certificates in their respective Finally, and once again, a big thank you to the challenges: Year 12 and 13 pupils who completed their Year 9 – Felicity Allen, Oliver Marsh and community service with the Maths department. Katie Jackson Whether it’s helping in Key Stage 3 or Key Year 10 – Daniel Anderton, Dylan Hughes, Stage 4 Homework Clubs or assisting within Gwyn Donlan and Owain Thomas Maths lessons, their time and efforts are great- Year 11 – Jess Martin, Jonathan Wright, ly appreciated.
“concentrating on revision techniques and practising past papers” Media & Film Mr I O’Rourke
Once again, it is most satisfying to look back on than Gillum. a productive year in the department. So many Extra-curricular things have happened and so much has been The department has also been extremely busy with achieved. extra-curricular activities this year. This has includ- Year 9 & 10 students have started to become ed the design and production of the promotional ma- confident media analysts, with two examina- terial for ‘Aida’ and ‘The Lion King Jnr’. tions under their belts and some very promis- ing pieces of early coursework – especially the Year 10 Science Fiction Controlled Assess- ment.
Year 11 students applied themselves through- out the year to the task of becoming thoroughly prepared for their GCSE examination. This The department also designed and produced the pro- involved the production of a coursework folder gramme for the Stanwell School Awards Ceremony. reflecting their very best work and sitting a At the ceremony, the Media Studies Awards for written examination in June. Outstanding con- GCSE and A Level were won this year by Hugo trolled assessment folders were produced by Dodd (Year 11) and Bethan Gillum (Year 13). Hugo Dodd, Ellen O’Rourke, Lily Winnan, Hugo has worked enthusiastically and consistent- Megan Jones and Emily Geen. This year’s ly, producing an outstanding coursework folder, paper focused on TV & Print-based Advertis- whilst Bethan received this year’s A Level Media ing. This topic stimulated great interest and Prize for her consistently high standards of attain- enthusiasm on the part of pupils. ment.
Year 12 students seem to have relished their Film Studies first year of A Level study and have just fin- 2014/2015 has been another encouraging year for ished the first two of their four modules. The Film Studies. The standard of filmmaking has im- first module was a series of coursework pieces proved once again with impressive productions in that tested their creative and analytical skills to Years 12 and 13. Lauren Faulkner, Ethan Nicholas, the limit; the second was a tough external exam Ioan Morgan-Jones, Joe Andrews, Morgan Da- that focused this year on magazines for people vies and Curtis-Lee McDonnell all produced su- from different ethnic backgrounds. Students of perb work. There have also been excellent creative note for coursework excellence include Joe screenplays and digital storyboards submitted for Andrews, Lauren Faulkner, Michael Regan assessment. and Ioan Morgan-Jones. This year was char- The third annual Film Studies prize went to Calum acterised by some superb short films. Page-Beighton for his filmmaking, commitment in class and his overall enthusiasm throughout the Year 13 students have concluded their two year year. programme of study and we wish them all the very best for their exam results and future BTEC Creative Media Production choices. We have seen some accomplished The department’s third qualification also went from coursework pieces from this cohort, particular- strength to strength this year with a number of students ly from Sinead McCausland, Grace Rees- in Year 13 attaining a Distinction with Stephanie Williams, Emily Raby, Lydia James and Be-
“designed and produced the programme for the Stanwell School Awards Ceremony” Ieithoedd Modern
Mrs T Davis Easter was celebrated in style this year (8M), Carmela Hermogeno (10K), Lucy with the “Grosse Ostereierjagd” (Easter Jones (8E), Sam Kneale (8X), Megan Lee egg hunt). Pupils had to use their detective (8E), Ffion McCulloch (8M), Rhiannon skills to locate 20 eggs hidden around the Pearce (11X), Alex Ruge-Hayes (10A), school. Each was decorated in two colours Lauren Ruge-Hayes (8O), Amina Safdar with the name of a (10T) and Alicia Wells (8K). German town.
The main The annual visit to winner was Phoebe France was again a Scott-Quinlan (8X). great success with both staff and 108 members of Year 8 thoroughly enjoying their cultural There were runner-up prizes for Rebekah experience. Coles (10M), Rowan Deininger-Smith (9O), Luisa Diment (8X), Harry Newman (10L) ,Lucy Richards (11M), Olivia Tyso (8X) and Natasha Walker Pupils had the opportunity to see a number of (8L). famous Parisian landmarks as well as spending a day in Disneyland where a special St. Da- vid’s Day celebration was taking place!
A big thank you to There were also consolation prizes for the Miss Cross and Mrs following pupils: Yola Bailey (8X), Ruby Symonds for organising Bollington (10R), Rob Brown (10W), this. Lucia Cavaliere (10M), Jade Griffiths
“The annual visit to France was again a great success” MFL Mrs T Davis
The French department enjoyed a visit to One of the highlights was most definitely the seaside town of Boulogne in July. 43 making and, bien sûr, eating our own pupils from Year 7 spent two days prac- crêpes in a traditional restaurant. C’était tising their French and sampling the de- super! lights of French culture and cuisine.
At the end of this academic year we bid farewell to a number of people who are important to us in the MFL department.
At the end of May we said goodbye to our French assistant Marion Averty and our Austrian assistant Melanie Egger. The pupils visited Nausicaa, Boulogne’s They both did a fantastic aquarium where they got to see some very job helping prepare our A level students for the interesting specimens of sea life. oral exams.
Mrs McMahon has been with us since Christmas and has done a great job. We wish her luck as she moves to Caerleon School in Sep- tember.
Finally we are very sad to announce the retire- ment of Mrs Symonds who has been working in Stanwell for 23 years. She has been a won- derful teacher and has contributed so much to They also had the chance to barter for trin- the department. She has organised numerous kets at the morning market in Wimereux. trips to Paris as well as travelling annually to Boulogne. She has been to Berlin with the History department, has been on the German exchange many times as well as walking many miles on D of E expeditions. She will be greatly missed by us all.
“The French department enjoyed a visit to the seaside town of Boulogne in July” Cerddoriaeth Miss K Lomas
The spring and summer terms have, as is cus- of allocating the many roles. After extensive tomary, been very busy in the music depart- deliberations Kaitlin Daly (Year 9) and Harri- ment with a great deal happening both in and son Shaw were cast as younger Nala and out of the classroom. Simba and younger Simba, with Emily McConnon (Year 9) and George Jones GCSE and A Level Music and Performing (Year 9) being cast Arts students have been working diligently to as older Nala and prepare for assessed performances, controlled Simba, Ophelia Scott assessments, written examinations and the (Year 8) was cast as submission of composition portfolios. Practi- Rafiki. cal work from students at all levels has been highly praised by visiting examiners. The orchestra was made up of pupils in The amount of extra hours put in by students Year 7-10 who tack- in devotion to their studies has been stagger- led the challenging ing and we are hoping for some fabulous re- score which includes sults in August. famous numbers Junior Production - Lion King Jnr such as Circle of Life and Can you feel the love tonight. The end of term would not be the same with- out the traditional Junior Musical! This year, Despite being a ‘Junior’ version of the sell out students in Year 8 and 9 were given the West End production, the demands of the show chance to tread the boards in a spectacular sell are no less taxing and, as usual, pupils rose to -out production of ‘Lion King Jnr’. the challenge of this ambitious project with spectacular results and several standing ova- As usual, the production was a massive team tions! There were so many stand out perfor- effort with staff from all departments coming mances (far too many to name individually!), together to support a cast, crew and orchestra of 300 pupils to produce a truly spectacular run of final performances. A special mention must go to the talented staff of the DT and Maintenance departments who created truly stunning masks and remarkable props (including a life size elephant!) .
The casting process began in March with Mu- sical Director Miss Ghazi-Torbati and Direc- tor Mr Sullivan having the difficult decision
“...as usual, pupils rose to the challenge of this ambitious project with spectacular results.” Music
Miss K Lomas huge well done to all performers, musicians Young Nala (Kaitlin Daly), Zazu (Tom Grif- and crew involved! fiths) and Young Simba (Harrison Shaw)
Pride Rock - complete with flamingos, ga- zelles, birds, giraffes, a cheetah and an ele- phant!
The whole cast on stage for the finale, con- gratulations to all!
Spring Concert 2015 The Spring Concert took place in the school auditorium on Wednesday 18th March. The concert featured performances by all of the department’s instrumental and vocal ensem- bles, namely Senior Jazz, Brass Band, String Group, Junior Orchestra, Junior Girls’ Choir, Junior Boys’ Choir and Senior Choir.
The performance culminated in the traditional medley of songs performed by all students in Year 7, this year the songs of Queen were used to close what was an absolutely spectacu- lar concert. We received many letters, tweets The cast in rehearsal and emails with excellent feedback, some highlights are:
“I'd also like to thank and congratulate you for putting on such an uplifting evening's en- tertainment at the Spring Concert this week; the talent you are nurturing at Stanwell is quite staggering.”
“What a super performance, Spring has be- gun!”
“The talent you are nurturing at Stanwell is quite staggering!” Music
Miss K Lomas
April. The event was completely organised and run by students; from tickets and programmes, to stage management, light and sound! It also provided an opportunity for Year 11 students to practise their devised pieces in readiness for their practical examination.
Brass Band The event also featured song and dance num- bers from the Year 9 and 10 Performing Arts groups and a performance of songs from Les Miserables and Chicago by the newly formed Show Choir. The event was hugely successful, many thanks and congratulations to all students
Junior Boys’ Choir with added beat-boxing!
Marie Curie Hospice Visit
On Thursday 16th April, musicians from Years 10-13 visited the Day Therapy Centre who were involved! MAT Orchestra Course On 18th June the Music department welcomed 40 young musicians from our partner Primary schools to Stanwell to take part in an all day orchestra course in which they performed 3 challenging classical works, including an ex- tract from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony! The day of Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth. The stu- culminated in dents gave a short concert performing instru- a short concert mental and vocal numbers such as Some En- to showcase chanted Evening, Someone to Watch Over Me their achieve- and I Wish I May. We would like to thank the ments which patients and staff for such a warm welcome, it was met with was such a worthwhile event. rapturous ap- plause by the invited audience. Well done to all Performing Arts Showcase students who took part in the event.
A Showcase Concert for GCSE Performing The entire orchestra! Arts students took place on Wednesday 20th
“The event was completely organised and run by students.” Music
Miss K Lomas
Goodbye & Good Luck Year 13! Award Ceremony
Many students have represented the music department through their performances at award ceremonies throughout the year.
Rhodri Jones (Year 13) and Rebecca Thompson (Year 13) performed instru- mental and vocal items in the A Level cer- tificate presentation ceremony at the start of the spring term. The returning students pre- It is with great sadness that we bid our out- sent at the ceremony were impressed and going Year 13 cohort (some of whom are pic- touched by the quality of their performanc- tured above) a fond farewell. They have all es. made stellar contributions to musical life at the school through their involvement in pro- In the main school awards ceremony that ductions, ensembles, concerts and music took place on Wednesday 26th June, flautist tours, and have been an absolute delight to and recipient of the Ann Johnson memorial teach. cup Huw Boucher (Year 7) performed a superb rendition of Kern’s Smoke Gets in Many of the students leave us to follow spe- Your Eyes while vocalist and recipient of cialist degree courses in the arts at some of the the Sixth Form Music award Alasdair most prestigious universities and conserva- Cavaye (Year 13) performed a moving toires in the UK. We are sure you all have interpretation of Some Enchanted Evening. fantastic futures ahead - please keep in touch! Both items were extremely well received by Rotary Concert the audience in the packed auditorium.
Stanwell had the pleasure of hosting the annu- Deciding the recipients of the music awards al concert held by the Rotary Club of Penarth is always a challenge for staff due to the on May 21st. great number of talented musicians at the school who show a great deal of commit- The Brass Band performed ment to the arts, both in and out of school. three items: a traditional march Slaidburn, followed by Lament featuring Year 13 instrumentalist Peter McDonough finishing Rebecca Thompson of with Take That’s Rule the World. Over Year 13 £700 was raised for the nominated charity ‘Supporting Young Carers’.
“Many of the students leave us to follow specialist degree courses in the arts at some of the most prestigious universities and conservatoires in the UK.” Music
Miss K Lomas
This year, the winners of the Key Stage 3 Special thanks must also go to the House Young Musician Award were Thomas Martin Captains who assisted with auditions, judg- and Emma Monaghan. The Hilary Midlane ing and the smooth running of the day. Da Young Singer Award was presented to Niamh iawn pawb! Banniser while Peter McDonough received the Sixth Form Instrumentalist cup. The two recipients of The Glenda Palmer Award for Extra-Curricular Performing Arts were Amy Guppy and Sam Jennings. Warm thanks and congratulations to all students involved!
Huw Boucher (Year 7) Year 7 Eisteddfod competitors ready to per- performs Smoke Gets in form! your Eyes
Eisteddfod 2015
The Music department thoroughly enjoys sup- porting the Welsh department through con- Emma Monaghan (Year 8) tributing to the annual Eisteddfod. Rock Academy Wales Over 60 competitors entered the various mu- Rock Academy sic competitions which featured a diverse Wales, who de- range of performances; from songs from the liver a superb shows to classical to pop. and inspiring The event provided a great platform for stu- programme at dents to showcase their individual musical Stanwell, will talents and the standard was so high, we are again be offering sure the task of singling out a winner must a summer course this year. Please see have been very difficult indeed! www.rockacademywales.com for further
“...we are sure the task of singling our a winner must’ve been very difficult in- deed!” Music
Misss K Lomas
African Drumming Workshops
On Monday 23rd March we welcomed Phelps Music to the school to deliver African Drum- ming sessions to musicians in Year 8, 9 and 10. Each group had the opportunity to use au- Instrumental ,Vocal & Digital Music thentic African instruments with the sessions Lessons each culminating in a group composition, au- Academic Year 2014/15 dio of which is available on the Phelps Music website (www.phelpsmusic.co.uk). Every September, peripatetic music teachers The work produced by students was highly hold a meeting so that existing and potential impressive and all students enjoyed the day learners can sign up for lessons – this year, immensely. the meeting is scheduled to take place on:
SEPTEMBER 8TH IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM at 2.00pm
Interested pupils should excuse themselves from lessons period 6 and report to the audi-
torium. They will also be given the oppor- tunity to meet up with the peripatetic teach- ers who are from CAVMS, Cardiff and the Year 5 Product Jingle Workshop Vale County Music Service and Reid’s Dig- The department was delighted to support the ital Music. It is important that everyone in- Year 5 Enterprise day in which students de- terested in receiving tuition via the school signed and marketed their own personalised attends this meeting; it may not be possible mirrors. Students took part in workshops to to sign up so easily at a later date. compose jingles for their product—all were so well written and catchy, and the visiting stu- We advise that the decision to have vocal or dents were an absolute joy to work with. instrumental lessons is discussed carefully at home. There is a cost attached to lessons; this is dependent on the lesson length and group size; this information will be availa-
ble from instrumental teachers. Bills for tui- tion are then sent out at the end of every term. For further information please see Miss Lomas or a member of the music team.
“...all students enjoyed the day immensely” Astudiarthau Corfforol Mr I Summerfield
Girls’ Basketball There has been a high level of interest in girls’ basketball from Year 7 and 8 this year The girls have had a fantastic season this year and many players show who show considera- competing in the new South East Wales Girls ble promise for their years ahead competing Basketball league that was set up in Decem- in the league. Special mention goes to Emily ber. The league was split up into two catego- Skinner, Carmela Hermogeno, Cora Wall ries, Years 7-9 and Years 10-11. All year (Year 10) and Niamh Sultana (Year 7) who groups were highly successful and played have been selected to represent the Welsh against many teams in the area such as Cow- U16s and U14s girls’ squads this year. Well bridge, St Cyres, Cwm Rhymni and St Rich- done girls! ard Gwyn. Their commitment and enthusiasm in participating and improving their skills has A special good luck also goes to Emily Skin- been outstanding and all girls have worked ner who will be competing in the U16s extremely hard to obtain numerous victories Girls’ Basketball FIBA European Champion- against these teams. ships in Andorra in July. Emily was also cho- The Year 10 and 11s were entered into the South Wales Basketball Championships host- ed by Cardiff City’s House of Sport in No- vember. Here they played against a number of teams in the Vale of Glamorgan and achieved 1st place in the regional qualifiers. They then went on to obtain 3rd place in the finals of this competition in January. All girls thor- oughly enjoyed the day and were compliment- ed on their high standard of basketball by sen as one of the ‘superstar 5’ players of the many coaches who observed their matches. tournament and received Cardiff City football tickets.
Athletics
Many pupils from across the year groups have taken part in athletics competition throughout the summer season. There have been a number of good individual results and team results in the knock out cup.
“All girls thoroughly enjoyed the day ” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield
In the Year 8 and 9 championships, Megan Tennis Sully came 2nd in the county in the 100m after In the U13 boys’ and girls’ Vale tournament winning her heat and leading the girls to victo- both Stanwell teams were successful in winning and now go through to the South Wales final in ry in the relay. Isobel Brown also came 2nd in September. The teams consisted of Alex Lewis, the 1500m. In the Knock Out Cup competition, Rhys Lewis, Lucas French, Jack Rees, Emily both the boys’ and girls’ teams in both age Griffiths, Lily Ireland, Zoya Yousef and Lu- groups qualified for the finals. All teams com- cy Jones. In the U15 tournament, the girls peted well but it was the U16 boys who shone won convincingly against a strong St. Cyres – coming 2nd in their age group. They now team to go through to the South Wales final. qualify for the Welsh schools’ final in Brecon The team included- Libby Smith, Rebecca Da- vies, Lauren Ellis and Grace Beacall. The in July. In the Year 7 girls’ javelin competi- boys still need to finish their matches against tion, Scarlett Russell broke the county record Barry boys and St.Cyres to secure their place in for the javelin. the South Wales round. The boys’ team consist- ed of: Tommy Friel, Rory Wilshire, Sam Han- cock and Zain Yousef.
Congratulations to the following pupils who represented the county at the Welsh Schools in July; Taiya Jones Rhys Jones, Jay Morse and Alice Nottingham.
Congratulations also to Taiya Jones who won the combined events competition in Brecon with some excellent personal bests in the long jump and high jump. Jay Morse set championship records in both the Discus (42.88m) and Shot (13.01m).
“broke the county record for the javelin” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield Wimbledon The Year 9 trip consisted of 50 pupil who On July 1st 8 members of the senior tennis were able to experience a range of activities team and Mr Summerfield and Mrs Hunter from gorge walking to caving in a variety went to Wimbledon to watch Day 3 of the ten- of challenging settings. Located in the heart nis. On the hottest day of the year, we saw Gri- of the Brecon Beacons national park all pu- gor Dimitrov, Maria Sharapova, Kevin An- pils had to overcome a series of challenges derson and Venus Williams. A great day which were designed to build teamwork was had by all and we even managed a group skills, develop confidence and create a photo on Murray Mound. sense of achievement. All pupils enjoyed learning from their instructors in depth knowledge which had links to science, ge- ography, history and maths, as well as de- veloping their physical abilities under the watchful eyes of their expert leaders. A great time was had by all.
Storey Arms
The PE department ran another successful trip to the Storey Arms Centre, an outdoor activi- ties weekend at the beginning of June.
“outdoor activities weekend” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield
Sports day
On Wednesday July 8th, Years 7, 8 and 9 were bussed down to Leckwith for the inaugural Stanwell Sports day. All competitors and spec- tators thoroughly enjoyed the day with wins in Year 7 for Morgannwg (Forms X and L), Gwynedd in Year 8 (Forms E and O) and Dyf- ed in Year 9 (Forms T and W). There were some excellent displays of athletics with a number of school records broken. In Year 7, Scarlett Russell broke the girls’ javelin record with an impressive throw of 26.10m. The boys in 7X broke the relay record. The 1500m race brought the most school records with three new times being set. Isobel Brown and Louis Spen- cer in Year 8 and Callum Eva in Year 9. Taiya Jones also set a new school record for the 800m in Year 9. A great day was had by pupils and staff.
“competitors and spectators thoroughly enjoyed the day ” Seicoleg Miss K Collins
Welsh Baccalaureate Individual Investiga- We wish them well in their future endeavours. tions Psychology Award A record number of students have opted to complete an investigation in to a range of top- ics relating to either Psychology or Health and Social care. As a requirement of the investiga- tion the students need to compare Wales with another country. Some of the investigations have focused on the cultural differences when diagnosing mental illness. The students have reported finding this an interesting topic area and are looking forward to the A2 Psychology course, during which we get to grips with cultural differences in more detail. Congratulations go to Kayley Birch-Hurst on winning the Psychology Award. Throughout her two years on the psychology course Kayley has been mature, thoughtful and thought-provoking in lessons.
She has performed at a consistently high level, AS Psychology and demonstrated a real talent for tackling sen- sitive and controversial topics in an academic In lessons this term, students are received tast- manner worthy of an undergraduate student. We er sessions in the topics they will be studying are going to miss having her in lessons. next year. Together with Health and Social Care students, they will be learning about Staff some of the key issues surrounding psychiat- We would like to take this opportunity to thank ric problems and their diagnosis, considering Miss Bowditch for her work this year in the media portrayal of these illnesses and possible Psychology and Health and Social Care depart- causes and treatments. ment. The students and staff have expressed A2 Psychology their gratitude for all the time she has given up to help. The department bids farewell to our A2 stu- dents this term. They have worked exception- We wish her well in her new position as Head ally hard and we are sure that they will be of Health and Social Care at Hereford Sixth awarded results to be proud of in August.
“Congratulations go to Kayley Birch-Hurst on winning the Psychology Award.” Addysg Grefyddol Mrs J Skilton
Carol Evans RE Award 2015 RE pupils using their talents Lowena Diment (pictured below) has had her po- Georgina Bartlett of Year 12 received the em “What does religion mean to you” published in above award at the Stanwell Award Ceremo- a book entitled “Spirited Words” after entering a ny on 24th June. Georgina is an outstanding competition organized by United Press. student whose essay responses have been of a consistently high standard throughout this What does religion mean academic year. We look forward to reading to you? her A2 essays next year. To me it is to keep an
open mind Goodbye to Year 13 To be faithful to friends,
loyal and kind. The department bid a fond farewell to Year 13 who have been a wonderful group of stu- Lowena is a talented RE stu- dents demonstrating a genuine interest in the dent and the full text of her poem can be seen in subject. We asked them to comment on what the RE area of the school website. they had enjoyed about their studies in reli- gion and ethics and their responses highlight- ed the enthusiasm for discussion based activ- ities and challenges. One student comment- ed, “Studying RE at Stanwell has helped me become confident in developing my own opinions and decisions in every day life and important issues involving people on a world wide scale.”
This year, RE Club wanted to support a local char- ity. During Open Evening both parents and pupils were invited to vote and the winner was Morel Court Care Home in Penarth. Since then the pupils of RE Club have worked hard to think of ways for pupils to get involved with Morel Court’s resi- dents. During the summer term a visit involving members of RE Club and Miss Ghazi Torbati’s Year 9 performing Arts class was arranged so that the residents could enjoy tea, cake and entertain- ment; all provided by a collaboration between RE The class of 2015: Emma Bright, Ellie Mun- and Music. Tom Burge from Year 8 (pictured ro, Alexandra Ward, Tomos Derrick, Joel above) has been a committed and enthusiastic Freebury-Jones, Anna Kinnersley, Jacob member of RE club this year. Lewis, Katie Alstead and Patrick Charleson.
“In RE we have interesting and thought provoking discussions about real life topics.”
Gwyddoniaeth
Dr H Roberts
It has been a busy and successful year for the Donovan who has been awarded the Science department. Pupils in Years 10, 11, 12 Kathleen Evans Biology Prize for the best and 13 have taken their external examinations, results at AS Level, she thoroughly deserved and we wish them the best of luck. We say a sad the excellent results she gained last year. farewell and good luck to all the Year 13 pupils as they go on to pastures new, but look forward to Milissa Sorenson will also be looking welcoming back many of the current Year 11 forward to the summer as she has been pupils for AS Levels next year. awarded a prestigious Nuffield Bursary. She will be working with the entomology Applied Science department of the National Museum, we
It has been a positive year for Year 11 Applied hope you enjoy your time there. scientists with the majority completing coursework in plenty of time for the May Chemistry deadline. This has allowed almost everyone to This has once again been a very busy year achieve the level 2 (GCSE equivalent) for pupils studying Chemistry. Many pupils qualifications on offer to them. Year 10 have a sat external examinations in both January hard act to follow, but they are currently on track and June, and we wish them all the best in to be equally successful. The Year 13 class had the summer. If the results reflect the all of their coursework sent off, and we wish them commitment to their studies then they will be every success on results day. In other news Year very successful. Pupils in Years 10 and 11 12 begin the most exciting part of their course as completed their controlled assessment tasks they research their individual project over the and should be commended on their efforts. summer holidays - a daunting task as there can be no help from their friends! Each pupil has to design and investigate a project of their own, as well as choosing which two of the voluntary modules they would like to complete. The whole department wishes them every success.
Biology
We continue to be very proud of the efforts of all GCSE and A Level Biology classes as they have prepared for examinations this year, good luck to you all when you get your results.
Particular congratulations are due to Emma
“a busy and successful year”
Dr H Roberts Science
The practical aspect of the course, while Stage 5. Their commitment, effort and challenging, has been enjoyed by all pupils. interest in the subject has been exceptional Pictured are Ruby Bollington and Isabelle throughout their studies. Hodgson carrying out a titration, and The eclipse Owen Day and Alex Hodges investigating in March the reaction of a metal with an acid. provided an awe inspiring opportunity for pupils to use different
methods to view the eclipse safely, including
using pin-hole cameras, eclipse glasses and Many of the A Level Chemists have our telescope. Pictured above are Year 13 performed very well in their modules pupils Jack Davies, Matthew Holder and throughout the year, with special Sam Laity who helped to monitor the congratulations to Daniel Cerasale who has progress of the eclipse, giving pupils and been awarded the Winifred Bevan Prize for A staff a chance to view it safely. This was a Level Chemistry for his outstanding great opportunity to view a solar eclipse as achievements in theoretical and practical the next one is in 2026! Chemistry.
Physics The effort and commitment of pupils from all Key Stages should be commended this year. Good luck to all the pupils who will receive their results in the summer, hopefully all your hard work will be rewarded. Congratulations to Izaak Lee for being awarded the Key Stage 4 Physics prize, while Jack Davies was awarded the prize for Key
Pupils commitment, effort and interest have been exceptional CymraegMrs C Flaherty We are delighted with the successful St David’s Day 2015 events and trips that the Welsh Depart- ment have been involved in since The Welsh department and a selection of Year Christmas. Firstly, congratulations to 7 pupils took part in the St David’s Day parade the competitors of the Urdd Swimming in Cardiff on Sunday 1st March. The pupils Gala who reached the finals on Sunday were close to the front of the parade with yel- 25th January: Elizabeth McCullagh, low and red dragon flags. It was a fantastic Amy Bond, Megan O’Brien, Lloyd opportunity to celebrate the day and soak up Hanson and Josephine Harries. Well the lively atmosphere. The parade finished at done to all who participated, it was a Cardiff castle just in time for Welsh cakes be- hugely enjoyable event. fore a dramatic change in the weather. The Stanwell school section even appeared on the ITV news.
Eisteddfod results
Years 7 and 8 thoroughly enjoyed the Eistedd- fod on March the 3rd. Many pupils took part in the homework and stage competitions. These included Welsh and French recitation as well as vocal solo, musical theatre and popular mu- sic, dance, instrumental and many others.
“Thousands watched parades across Wales celebrating St David’s day!” Cymraeg Mrs C Flaherty
Sophie Thomas and Megan Thompson Blood Donation Station from Powys and Paris Jackson Newman from Dyfed won the Welsh Year 7 homework competition which was to write about their ideal school. Dylan Lyle from Powys, Adam Grosfils from Gwent and Jacob Sweeney from Powys won the Welsh sketch. Llongyfarchiadau!
In Year 8, Kayleigh Fisher, Jessie Lieu, Members of the Welsh department waiting to Hannah Murphy and Sophie Anderton give blood. A big thank you to Miss Anthony and Mrs and David Thomas all from Powys won the Kynaston for all their hard work in organ- Welsh homework competition which was to ising a successful blood donation station. create a family album. Llongyfarchiadau!
House Champions 2015!
Dyfed won the Year 7 Eisteddfod and Morgannwg won the Year 8 Eisteddfod. Llongyfarchiadau!
Awards Ceremony 2015 Congratulations to the following who won awards for their enthusiasm and com- mitment towards the Welsh language and culture: Hannah Salmon– Mags Roberts Award for Welsh (Key Stage 3) Seren Marsh– Mags Roberts Award for Welsh (Key Stage 4) Joseph Short– Alwyn Prosser Memorial Cup for Welsh Huw Boucher– Ann Johnson Eisteddfod Cup
Finally, we, of course, wish our GCSE Year 10 and 11 pupils, all the very best as they await their exam results. Pob lwc!
Gwyliau hapus i bawb!
“Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon.”
WorkSkills Mr. R Deighton-Jones
We bid farewell to the Year 11 class and wish them good luck as they move on to The Year 9 WorkSkills students have been Further Ed- studying the short course Level 2 BTEC in ucation or Money and Finance Skills. They completed the Appren- course in June and achieved accreditation. ticeships Congratulations to Rhys Chick, Ashleigh pro- Clarke, Lizzie Denton, Harrison David, Sam grammes Ferriday, Sam Froggatt, Joe Griffiths, Jack and hope Harding, Max Harlock, Luke Haynes, Jay they put to Jones, Jack Matthews, Kieran Murphy, Ja- good use the skills they have learned cob Rosser and Paula Williams. I know that over the past three years. I am sure that they are looking forward to undertaking some the students will look back and have further volunteering work in the Autumn term good memories of their volunteering and hopefully the weather will remain favoura- work at Barry Island and Penarth. ble!
The Year 9 & 10 classes were invited to This term the Year 10 pupils have been using take part in the Keep Wales Tidy Na- the WorkSkills course to prepare for their tional beach clean week on the 22nd Work Experience placement in July. The pu- pils will spend a week at the following organi- sations. Good luck to all students and make sure you get your booklets completed please! The group enjoyed their time in placements at Pearson Motors, Murch Infants School, Vale of Glamorgan Visible Services Ysgol Pen y Garth, Cardiff Ice Rink , Crwys Motors, Victo- May and completed 7km litter pick ria School, Hazelhurst Nursery, Cardiff Dogs along the old railway line, cliff tops and Home and M & Co. on to the Penarth beach. Tim Wort, Keep Wales Tidy Education Officer kept their 10,000 twitter followers up to date with their progress! The Year 10 pupils are:
James Alsop. Jonathan Bennett, Mat- thew Binding, Thomas Bullen, Josh- ua Cheeseman, Luke Cole, Mason Dargie, Lia-Maree Dyer, Morgan Ev- ans, Owen Harvey, Katie Hudd, Cam- eron Jenkins, Cerys Johns, Morgan Jones, Katie Thomas, Rhys Walker and Chelsea Williams.
“prepare for their Work Experience”
Blwyddyn7 Miss R Sterlini & Mr M Baldwin
Since joining Stanwell School in September, The Christmas Nativity play was a new this year group has been remarkable. Their development and it was a joy to see the behaviour has been exemplary and their efforts to which the pupils went to in order to achievements have surpassed all expectations. prepare. Similarly, the Year 7 Concert I do hope you take the time to note the names received great acclaim from the audience and of the pupils in this newsletter, I am confident proud parents. that they will be the stars of stage and During the inspection week, our pupils television in the future! showed just how well they perform in Stanwell classrooms. They are an integral part of decision–making in our school and the form representatives worked tirelessly in support of their committees.
The pupils have earned their Summer holidays and I look forward to hearing of their future successes higher up in the school and beyond.
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Yoav Abramovich won a football
tournament with the school in Cardiff City My favourite memories of Year 7 must be training ground. He has also reached the final their superb efforts on behalf of our charities, of a rugby tournament with Sully Rugby Children in Need and Lepra ( a charity that Club. Ella Beddard has competed in helps victims of leprosy). They raised literally gymnastics tournaments and came first. She thousands of pounds, with over £1500 for the also competed in a netball tournament and Lepra Dance-off alone. her team came fourth. Ellen Carolan has achieved a karate blue-belt with Kansai Karate. Lloyd Clarke has won 3 gold medals with Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club and
plays rugby for Penarth Athletic Club. He also won a rugby tournament with the school rugby team. Tia Criddle has just got her brown belt in karate. William Davies competed in the School Eisteddfod
competition for pianists and came 3rd. Michael Dolbear achieved 6 As in his first “achievements have surpassed all expectations....” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini & Mr M Baldwin
report. Naomi Edgell will be doing her grade 3 7E piano exam in the summer holidays (having Tia Lee has recently performed as a solo achieved a distinction in her grade 2). She has skater in an Ice Skating show at Planet Ice. also run in the Race For Life . Isobelle Adams has just performed in Hansel Jonathan Evans competed in the table and Gretel at the Millenium Centre. Sally Henry tennis tournament with the school and came has just completed grade 5 in the harp, piano and 3rd. Emily Hall will be going to the European flute. Oliver Hill has just completed grade 1 Sailing Championships in July. Jessica Hayes violin. Lola Davies is due to appear in the will be doing an 8 mile bike ride for Four Paws musical Annie with the Big Talent Drama Group. Animal Rescue in the summer. Isabella David Young competed for Barry Swimming Huggins competed in a gymnastics Club and came 1st in the breaststroke at the competition with the school and came first. Cardiff swimming gala. Morgan Lloyd William Anna Hughes has competed for the school has just completed his grade 5 piano and Charlie basketball team. She performed as Miranda in Jowett has just completed his grade 5 in the a local production of ‘The Tempest’. Mia violin. Morgan McGuigan has achieved a blue Llewellyn achieved a level 5 in her ice belt in karate and belongs to Penarth Amateur skating with Planet Ice. Brooke Martinson and Boxing Club. Charles Edwards is a member of Cyprian Wachowicz have 100% attendance. the Cardiff City Football Academy. Devon Tyso Christopher Slack competed in team Wales’ is completing his grade 2 guitar. Jack Rees has Kumite team kata and individual kata in just completed his grade 4 saxophone. Belgium. Tomos Watkins played the 7A saxophone in the orchestra in the school’s production of The Lion King. He will also be Seren Baker has taken part in a swimming representing the school on the Penarth Youth gala and won a medal. Millie Pinkerton has also Action council. competed in swimming galas, representing Cardiff Swimming club. Kieran Bowen has Chris Slack receives his award (below) played rugby for the school team and played in the match held at Cardiff Arms Park. Jacob Bowman has played football for Sully and Barry Town teams, he also likes to play tennis in the summer. Osian Saunders-Jones also plays tennis and made it the finals after competing in a competition. Isabelle Carter has taught herself to play the piano and can now play a number of
songs confidently. Toby Chapman and Kieran Jenkins competed in the Vale cup football final
“taught herself to play the piano!” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini & Mr M Baldwin for Sully. Cameron Fofana took part in a plays for Swansea Football Academy, and worldwide tournament called ‘Super Cup’, recently competed in Belgium for an international out of 150 participants he came 3rd. Ellie tournament. Eve Traynor is a competition dancer Griffin has competed in netball matches and is attending the finals for the British supporting the school. Lauren Harris has Championship. Congratulations to all of the been chosen to join the football team that pupils for their fantastic successes this year! will be playing representing South Wales.
David Keane helped with a charity event raising money for Dinas Powys tennis club. Tilly McKechnie competed in a street dance competition held in Southport, she won 2nd prize. Jasmine Ringer plays football for a local team and recently they competed and won a tournament. Molly Stroud ran 3 miles cross country with the school and came in 73rd place out of 250 pupils taking part. Megan Webber auditioned and has now been offered a part in a show produced by Jeff Guppy’s school of music and drama. Alivia Williamson attended the Russian ballet summer camp school and has participated in the English youth ballet.
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Matilda Whiting and Jacob Bannister Several members of the form have been busy have been working hard this term in raising money for a great cause. Bethan Pollock orchestra rehearsals for The Lion King. Leah and Lily Durham completed a 2km run around Meek has achieved several gymnastic Cardiff to raise £65 for Cancer Research. James medals this year. Eleanor Price is currently Harvey and Rhydian Jones both raised £40 for working hard to raise money for a local Cancer Research by completing the Race for charity. Finn Keane has recently ‘man of the Life. James Harvey has also reached level 10 in match’ for his local football team. Nadia swimming and lifeguard training. Ella Radford Brown won the Maths symmetry played the part of Cosette in Mark Jermin’s competition in the Eisteddfod this year. production of Les Miserables which included George Marshall came third in the Welsh singing a solo. Emily Richards is going to take Mountain Bike Championships. James Good part in a performance of Harry Potter with the
“Russian Ballet school summer camp” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini & Mr M Baldwin
Jeff Guppy School of Drama and Musical preparing for her grade 5 music theory exam and Theatre, playing the role of Hermione. she will be playing the violin in the Lion King Scarlett Russell is Wales’ best under 13 orchestra. She has also recently received the Lily girls javelin thrower with a personal best of Ann Rogers award. Madlen Thomas will be over 28 metres. Niamh Sultana has travelled representing Wales in the British Ice Skating to Surrey to play basketball for Wales in the Championships in July. Pob lwc Madlen! under 14 squad. Keep up the excellent work. 7O 7W Leon Sinden came 2nd in a first aid competition Huw Boucher has had a fantastic first he entered with St John’s ambulance service. year at Stanwell. He has recently had a Joseff Rosser travelled with his football team distinction in his grade 7 piano exam and his ‘PG10’ to Madrid in half term. Jamie Cook sails grade 6 flute exam. He was awarded the for Cardiff Bay Yaught Club and recently competed in the European Sailing Dorothy Grace Atkinson Memorial Prize for championships. Pianoforte after achieving the highest distinction marks in the Cardiff area in his Tom Lumsden has been chosen to be the piano exam. He won 1st prize in the Bristol captain of the Sully Blues football team. William Dance Eisteddfod and will be going to Odgers came 3rd place in the shot put in the Romania soon for the World Cup Dance Cardiff and Vale athletics competition. Benjamin st competition. Huw also won the Ann Johnson Price came 1 place in a recent shooting competition. Hashaam Kahn received an award memorial trophy and was asked to perform in for having the ‘hardest punch’ in his Tae Kwon the school’s award ceremony. He will be Do club. Flora McWilliam and Emily Bickel ran playing the harp in a chamber group in Claire 3 miles for cancer research and raised £200. Jones’ concert in Merthyr Tydfil soon. Megan Mitchen raised £160 at her comic relief Agatha Leach is very pleased that her cake sale. Jessica Jones has recently been netball team came 4th in a competition. awarded her black belt in karate. Amy Prangley Edward Norton’s fantastic football skills plays for the Vale Girls’ football team and they nd have won him a place on a football tour with came 2 in the league. Georgia Carr swims for Cardiff City to Holland. Emily Reypert has Cardiff and has had 2 personal bests in her recent swimming competitions. gained an impressive 75% in her grade 5 theory exam. Anton Rogan has also had success in his grade 5 piano exam. 7R Mia Smith has completed Blades 3 in rowing and has now joined Channel View Tom Walters passed his grade 4 drum exam Rowing Club. Flora Tassinari is busy with distinction and was in the top 40 of a UK Young Drummer of the year. “hardest punch in Tae Kwon Do club” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini & Mr M Baldwin
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7K have thrown themselves into the sport offered at Stanwell with gusto; Natayah Birchall, Emily Clarke, Steffan Crimp, Will Doran, Skye Regan, and Sam Wheatley have all got involved with either rugby or touch rugby. Football continues to be popular, especially with the boys, with Sam Davies, Johnny Robinson, Josh Slatter, Will Doran, Steffan Crimp, Skye
Regan, Danny Sullivan, James Murphy-Johns, James Young and Luca Gentile all involved in clubs inside and outside the school. James Murphy-Johns got to the cup final with his football team. He is not the only highflyer as Tom Walters Steffan Crimp plays cricket for Wales, Ben Harvey won a medal for karate and Jessica Darcey Harry is currently first in the Bullock played basketball for the school. Sadie British rankings for 50m freestyle for her age Evans and Emily Lam have also taken up and has represented Cardiff swimming club netball, a new sport for both of them. recently at a gala in Germany. She is also Not only are they a sporty form but they are playing in the Junior Welsh Golf open. Lloyd artistically talented as well. Sadie Evans and Kaged played in the football team which Anoushka Broughton have flute lessons, got to the final of the South Wales cup. Rhys Megan Thompson is involved in the choir and Knapper passed his grade 5 piano with the orchestra, Steffan Crimp, Luca Gentile, distinction. Alex Lewis was selected for the Jessica John, Natayah Birchall and Sam South Wales 12 and under tennis team. Wheatley were all involved in Mr Baldwin’s Nativity extravaganza, Lauren Whittaker, Sophie Lias came first overall in a Welsh Anoushka Broughton and Steffan Crimp were Gymnastics competition and got a part in a all part of the Drama club, which put on movie. Cerys Porter has had a story ‘Macbeth’ as their production this year. published. Ben Sale achieved level 7 in his swimming club. Angharad Sommerin won best footballer of the month and had a main Finally, 7K has its share of academic stars: part in a production of Annie. Kobe Joshua Slatter and Steffan Crimp were Stephenson won a gold medal for kick involved in the UKMT Maths challenge and boxing in a competition and he attended Niamh Pearse received the two hundred stars training sessions at the Spanish F1 Football award in French. Overall, 7K have had an academy. Sophie Thomas passed grade 1 excellent year and made a great start to their time piano. at Stanwell. Da iawn.
“UKMT Maths challenge” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini & Mr M Baldwin
November. She also took part in a charity event for Tenovus, where she had to jump off St
David’s Hotel and zipwire across Cardiff Bay. Megan Drake got down to the final 3,800 in
BBC Radio 2’s 500 words Competition out of 120,000 entrants. Charlie Smith won a prestigious Blue Peter badge for writing a review of one of the episodes.
Ashlin Blackburn is a member of the Sea Cadets who won the District Unarmed Drill Competition taking home a trophy. The cadets
had to perform a routine and came out on top, Rugby Mad 7K! beating competitors from Barry, Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taff. Lucy Warren is taking part 7L in the upcoming Race for Life for Cancer Research UK in Cardiff. Also, congratulations to Lili Nehemiah is a member of a prestigious dance club called Paaw and Niamh Millar who has qualified for the Great has recently performed in the Royal British Development Squad in Skating. She has Albert Hall and Her Majesty’s Theatre. also passed her level 10 field moves skating test. In October, she is due to perform in Sadler’s Wells Theatre, which is the Alissa Colderley successfully qualified for world’s no.1 venue dedicated to Cardiff and the Vale Netball Team for U13s. international dance. Francis Dawson is a Over 120 people applied for only 20 places. member of The Mark Jermin Stage Niamh is also one of only 2 Year 7 pupils to School and recently performed in a semi- qualify for the Penarth All-Stars, who didn’t lose professional production of Les a match all year and qualified for the Nationals Miserables. He has also performed in a th professional production of Jesus Christ where they achieved an impressive 4 place. Superstar. Congratulations to Alex Dafydd Hobbs and Evan Hocking have Hawkins who passed her grade 2 recently been awarded scout badges for attending piano. She also recently passed her grade a Water Activities Day down at Barry Docks. 2 in ice-skating. Well done Thomas Savill for winning the Golf Alexandra Iredale has been given the U12s County Championships at the Vale Resort. role of Cinderella in her dance school’s He walked away with an impressive trophy. production, which they will perform in the West End’s Palladium Theatre in
“Albert Hall and Her Majesty`s Theatre.” Year 8 Mrs R Baker & Mr G Penny
It has been a very busy and exciting spring and summer for Year 8 pupils. They have taken great Our form representatives this year have care and consideration in selecting their option been: 8T– Zeus Kampas and Kayci Yip choices for the GCSE programme. In pastoral 8E - Thomas Martin and Lucy Jones lessons, pupils have learned about a range of 8A - Matthew George and Ellie Silvey events, both local and global, and have benefited 8M—Shafi Chowdhury and Natasha from the experience and knowledge of guest Croll speakers. PC Mudie has delivered a range of 8X– Jericho Aguinaldo and Phoebe Scott- informative sessions on drugs awareness. Pupils Quinlan have also improved their awareness of global 8W - Owen Evans and Zoya Yousef 8O - Louis Spencer and Isobel Brown citizenship and history; Remembrance Day, 8R - David Thomas and Megan Sully Holocaust Memorial Day, World Book Day and 8K – James Lewis and Carys Thomas the importance of reading have all been subjects 8L – Elinor Pyman and Daniel Hale of assemblies this year. Huge congratulations to the following pupils for receiving an award at the school’s annual Award Ceremony: Jacob Adams, Daniel Cheeseman, Kayleigh Fisher, Nia Hopkins, Lily Ireland, John Lemmer, Thomas Martin, Faith Mattinson, Ethan Millinship, Phoebe Scott-Quinlan, Rory Skinner, Dex Trivett, Mia Suttcliffe-Hill and Chloe Williams. Well deserved!
Congratulations also to those pupils who have achieved 100% attendance during the year, an impressive achievement.
8T The Key Stage 3 Musical ‘The Lion King’ kept 8T have produced another excellent year’s many pupils busy due to rehearsals, but the results work. Ryan Allen has recently achieved his have been worth the incredible effort of staff and black belt in karate, whilst Jordan Jones pupils. The initial 3 nights sold out and an extra has joined Cogan Football Club. Holly matinee performance was allocated for the Jenkins was a member of the Cardiff Sunday which was also a full house. Great and Vale county football team who were acclaim was given to all performers and those successful in the cup. Jay Snook is a behind the scenes. The annual Eisteddfod was member of the Park Lions football in Barry also very successful with many pupils showcasing and the school tennis club. Gabriel Howard their talents on stage and in homework plays football for Sully Reds U13s who competitions; well done to all those involved. “Great acclaim was given to all performers and those behind the scenes.” Year 8 Mrs R Baker & Mr G Penny have been crowned champions. Owen Jones A special mention is given to Rhys Lewis; plays football for Dinas Powys FC and Ossian Rhys helped out with a Year 6 writing Lambert-Jones has joined an archery club in workshop and has been selected to represent Llantwit Major. Adam Weir continues to excel Great Britain at the European championships in the cornet and has just passed his grade 5 participating in a sailing event. exam. Zoe Mules is currently working towards Noticeable mentions go out to the following her grade 3 singing exam. Charlotte Peach is a pupils. Hywel Edwards-Sim secured a lead keen member of the local sea cadets and her roles in the junior school production of Lion hard work was rewarded when she was King. Both Maisy Gibbs and Ophelia Scott presented with an award. Alexandra Burrows were selected for the ‘LA Hub’ netball team regularly attends ballet classes in Barry whilst and attended the educational visit to Paris. Yahlini Smith achieved a distinction in her Ophelia’s work has also been selected to be acting exam. Hannah Evans has taken part in featured on the wall of excellence. numerous clubs including football, street dance 8A and life guarding at Cogan Leisure Centre and 8A are keen thespians and many held an active is working towards her Rookie Lifeguard role in this summer’s junior performance of award. The Lion King. Thomas Griffiths played Zazu. Finally, Kayci Yip and Georgia Flowers-Evans Matthew George, Nicholas Johnson, Joseph have been volunteering in the local community. Ramage and Thomas Ramage were cast as Kayci regularly helps out at an elderly peoples’ hyenas. Laura Macleod contributed to the homes and Georgia assisted at the Sully chorus and Hannah Kidby participated in the Primary School fete. Well done 8T! grassland scene. We also have some very good 8E mathematicians; Hannah Kidby, John It has been another successful term for the Lemmer, Laura Macleod, Imania Malik- pupils of 8E. Pupils have excelled both in Stephens, Billy McCullagh, Joseph Ramage, Thomas Ramage and Dex Trivett all contributed to the UKMT Junior Challenge and Billy McCullagh is through to the UKMT Kangaroo round. Thomas Griffiths, Joseph Ramage and Thomas Ramage are members of the school cricket team and John Lemmer is in the school rugby team. Joseph Moores came second in a recent athletics competition and is through to the final of a boxing competition. Meredith Holland has reached level 10 in school and through extra-curricular activities. figure-skating. Mia Gordon-Davies has reached grade 6 piano. Well done to such
“Pupils have excelled both in school and through extra-curricular activities.”
Year 8 Mrs R Baker & Mr G Penny talented students. It has been a pleasure being technique. Jericho Aguinaldo, Will Hardy, 8A’s form tutor this year and I wish them the Adam John, and Dan Munro-Morris were best of luck for next year. part of the football team that won the Vale of
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8M has been a very active form, taking part in events and contributing to teams, as well as achieving a number of individual awards. The form has a strong representation in the Arts. Firstly, Harriet Marshall is currently working towards grade 4 in the piano and grade 5 in the viola, whilst Dylan Moss completed his grade 2 guitar exam and is now working towards grade 3. The drums are a popular instrument in 8M with Dylan Smith working towards grade 3 and Megan Harvey having achieved grade 3. Ava Glamorgan U13s cup at Jenner Park,they also Hughes and Eva Summerhayes are won the U13s league. performing a Bliss dance show and Nia Dan Munro-Morris was also a member of Hopkins won a dance competition with a solo the team that won the South Wales and Welsh performance. The school production of Lion field hockey final playing for Whitchurch King has provided the pupils of 8M to display Hockey Club, he also came third in a County their talents as both Courtney French and Golf Competition. Well done! Zachary Reuben Jones are part of the cast. Faith McLellan-Morgan and his football team, Mattinson passed her St. John’s exam and Cogan U13s reached the Cardiff and Vale cup came first in the Novice St. John competition. final. Jericho Aguinaldo came second in a Carys David has been assisting with charity badminton competition for the Vale of work. Tom Burge has taken part in a run for Glamorgan, he was also a member of the Sully cystic fibrosis. Amira Arwo achieved a purple A U13s league winning football team. Phoebe one stripe in karate, Natasha Croll came first in Scott-Quinlan was awarded the Lily Ann the UK kudo championships, Harriet Marshall Rogers award in the school award ceremony passed her level 10 ice skating and Ffion for Academic achievement. Isabelle Dain- McCulloch achieved a merit in her grade 4 Smith, Zoe Jennings, Leila Nicol, Harrison ballet examination. Well done to you all! Shaw, Olivia Tyso and Stephanie Willan all 8X performed in the junior production The Lion Megan Lages has started inter-foundation in King. Harrison Shaw played the part of Simba. ballet where she will start to learn Pointe Olivia Tyso and Isabelle Dain-Smith also
“Congratulations also to those pupils who have achieved 100% attendance during the year.” Year 8 Mrs R Baker & Mr G Penny helped Penarth through the first 2 rounds of the played for the school netball team ‘Penarth cup, they were knocked out by Pontypool RFC Allstars’ which secured 1st place in the Vale, 3rd but they did beat the team that knocked them place in the County and 4th place in Wales. Nia out of the cup last year. Congratulations to Isherwood and Leila Nicol both joined surf Gethin Glynn who has passed his trumpet and life saving club in order to coach the U10s. grade 3. Seren Jones has achieved grade 4 8W piano. Tom Featherstone has reached level 4 Maliyah Khan had a very pleasing result in for his ice skating. Well done to Alys Price her recent French speaking assessment. who has started gymnastics with Planet Josephine Paine continues to attend gym and Gymnastics and she was awarded 1st place for art club. Tariq Amari recently participated in her floor routine and the vault. Lily Coughlan football trials for Penarth AMB and was Dovey has been chosen to compete for the successful playing for the B team. Ethan under 15s national dance squad of 2015, well Mulcahy and Joseph Thompson have been done! All pupils have shown improvement enjoying Athletics club this term. Evan Lloyd throughout the year and have made the effort remains captain for both the school rugby team to engage with the huge range of activities that and the Penarth club. Sophie Whittaker Stanwell has offered this year. competed in a swimming gala and recorded a PB in all 25M events. Zoya Yousef has gained a place in Stanwell’s U13 girls tennis team. Jacob
Adams received the Year 8 Lily Ann Rogers
Award. Bethany Kelly has been involved with Bliss Dance school in Penarth while Olivia Rees has been dancing with Pukka dance school in Barry. Several of the boys continue to represent the school with football including
Daniel Cozma, Ethan Mulcahy, Liam Perry,
Jagjeet Singh-Landa and Jamie Taylor, whilst Aliyah Jama has also had continued success with Vale Ladies football team playing as a striker.
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It has been another successful term for 8O. Well Grace McIntosh has gained a place in the done to Louis Foscolo winning the double (the Michelle O’Donnel Irish Dance School in league and cup final) for his football team, South Wales and achieved a trophy for most Sully Reds. Matt Wiltshire scored 2 tries that promising dancer, she has also completed
“They have taken great care and consideration in selecting their GCSE options.” Year 8 Mrs R Baker & Mr G Penny grade 3 for her singing and is aiming to playing netball for Penarth All Stars and they complete grade 4. She has also been playing came sixth in the Welsh netball league. netball for the School team and the Penarth All 8K Stars. Kayleigh Fisher received the Lily Ann 8K pupils have had a fantastic year with some very impressive achievements. Felix Price Rogers award for Endeavour. Ella Cole has continues to astound with his lifeguard played a gig with Rock Academy and has competitions, securing 1st place in all his achieved grade 4 on the drums. Caitlin Dowling has achieved grade 2 flute. Ethan Millinship has been playing for his local team Sully Reds and they have won the League and Cup, he also won the linguist award at the school’s annual award ceremony. Nicholas Hague Jones has been busy playing rugby for both Penarth RFC and Stanwell where they reached the final of the Schools’ rugby cup, he has also been running for the the Stanwell cross country team and he competed in the athletics team. Karl Webber has also been playing rugby for both Stanwell and Penarth RFC.
Lily Ireland won an U14s girls open tennis tournament for Windsor Tennis Club. Ellie Macmillan has also played netball for Penarth All Stars and she is a member of the A Team for Stanwell in addition to playing basketball for Stanwell School and Penarth. Pia Sully has won 3 gold medals at the Cardiff swimming gala, she competed in the 50m front races, including 5km long distance, sprints, crawl, 50m butterfly and 100m back crawl. board paddling, beach flags and sea swim. He is currently graded at a level 7 for his Morgan James has played rugby for OPRFC lifeguarding skills which is extremely and achieved the most improved player award impressive considering the average level for his age group is 5! this season, as well as playing football for Sully Carys Thomas also tested her swimming and attending the Air Cadets (R.A.F). Wyn skills, participating in three swimming Price won the piano competition in the Year competitions. She participated in the Arena 8 Eisteddfod. Megan Sully has achieved a new League where she reached the 3rd round, the personal best in 100m. Katy Matthews has been
“The annual Eisteddfod was also very successful with many pupils showcasing their talents.” Year 8 Mrs R Baker & Mr G Penny
nd Cardiff Meet where she competed in the 50m who came 2 in a Paaw competition that she breast stroke and 50m front crawl. She also competed in for the first time. competed in the club championship for Barry Well done to Elinor Pyman who came 3rd in Swimming Club and won silver medals in the the under 14s Athletic competition. Hannah 50m breast stroke, 50m front crawl, 200m Williams, Mia Sutcliffe-Hill and Emma breast stoke and 200m front crawl. Both Lowri Monaghan are in the Penarth All Stars Hayman and Emily Huish have moved up a Netball team who are currently undefeated so level in dance, well done girls! congratulations to them. Max Baker was voted the supporters’ player Emma Monaghan was highly commended for Sully Blues U13 and Jack Walters’ football for her singing in the South Glamorgan festival team came first in a county football tournament. and Mia Sutcliffe-Hill achieved a distinction Penarth RFC won the Blues cup – well done to in grade 4 ballet and solo awards. Rhys Newman who was part of that winning team! Mae Atkins also won a final with the county football team. This has also been an impressive year for musical instrument achievements with the very talented Jack Garrett achieving an impressive 90% in his grade 8 guitar exam. The guitar achievements continue with William Cornelius moving up to grade 2 and Cathleen Tan also taking up the instrument. Tomos Hughes has now reached grade 4 piano. In addition, many members of 8K contributed to ‘The Lion King’. Well done to all!
8L 8L have had yet another busy term. Deiniol Knight was part of the team that won the Congratulations to Hannah Williams who South Wales and Welsh field hockey final while secured 2nd place in the Nationals for netball playing for Whitchurch Hockey Club. Arianne and to Seren Sullivan who came 4th in the Vale Banks and Enyala Banks have been very of Glamorgan under 13s B championships. musical, they have both passed their grade 5 Megan Edwards achieved first place in her piano, they have also performed in a charity first ever archery competition. show for the musical theatre school which they attend. A big congratulations to Olivia Tucker
“In pastoral lessons, pupils have learned about a range of events, both local and global.” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr R MacPherson
It has been a very busy and challenging year Sonny Edwards for our pupils after embarking on their GCSE Aidan Emberson courses. For the most part, pupils have Ben Evans shown great determination and endeavour Jake Finch Kab Fordjour during this key transitional period in their Eleanor-Rose Griffiths education. The progress shown by the vast Elinor Hawkins majority of pupils is excellent, and pupils Joel Heaton-Jones should be very proud of their individual ac- Amy Jordan complishments throughout the year. In pasto- Holly Keith ral lessons, pupils have learned about a range Owain Lane of events, both local and global, and have Cai Lloyd Jamie Locke-Jones benefited from the experience and Jack Matthews knowledge of guest speakers. Pastoral ses- Dylan Penry-Williams sions have covered a range of themes, includ- Jack Ruelle ing Remembrance Day, international day of Nicky Tsoi peace, anti-Smoking awareness, respect, de- termination, humility, and the power of We both wish the year group an enjoyable speech. and relaxing summer holiday. Return to school refreshed and ready to embark on the The junior production of ‘The Lion King’ next stage of your education! has proved to be one of the most spectacular and well-praised productions at Stanwell. The effort, commitment and talent of those involved has been outstanding and inspiring; huge congratulations to all of those who took part in a memorable production.
We would also like to congratulate the fol- lowing pupils on achieving 100% attendance this year:
Felicity Allen Matthew Barber Samuel Barden Guillaume Bigsby Elliott Davies James Dawson Rowan Deininger-Smith Ellen Driveman ‘Return to school refreshed and ready to embark on the next stage of your education’ Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr R MacPherson
9T Weeks who has completed her grade 5 singing exam, as well as her grade 3 tap 9T has been extremely busy with extra- dancing exam. Darcey Conway passed her curricular activities this term, particularly in grade 5 Flute exam with merit and Ellen the sporting domain. Many pupils are in- Driveman passed her grade 4 piano exam volved in water sports. Hannah Stephens with merit. came third in a sprint kayaking marathon, and Owain Jones won 5 regattas in his first 9E year of rowing. Felicity Allen came third in The pupils of 9E have had a busy year with the silver fleet at the National Sailing Com- many pupils working really hard and achiev- petition and is going to the Feva World ing a lot of success. Ceylin As has been Championships in Germany. Our footballers awarded the Lily Ann Rogers prize for pro- include Rhys Taylor who plays for Holton gress and endeavour, while Keiron Alexan- Rd, who has made great progress this term der was given a trophy for Man of the and Joe Donovan, who played with the Sully Match in a recent football game. Connor Colts in the Semi-finals of their league cham- Hamilton plays hockey for South Wales pionship. Luke Warlow won the top goal and has also competed in the Welsh club fi- scorer award for Cogan Football Club. We nal. Anna Bunford-Davies recently compet- also boast many athletes. Taiya Jones came ed in a cross country riding competition and 1st in the Jenner Park Schools Athletics Com- achieved second place and Andrew Te Water petition; including coming 1st in high jump, Naude completed a triathlon. A very well 800m, long jump and relay. She is the county done to everyone for a really successful year. champion for 800m and long jump and came 9A 3rd in the high jump, whilst Jay Morse is now the UK no.1 discus thrower and the Welsh Some fantastic musical talents in 9A with no.1 hammer thrower, following in the foot- Jack Ruelle gaining a merit in grade 6, steps of his Olympic athlete brother, Brett. cornet. Also successful were Grace Beacall, James Gilbert has been awarded two yel- grade 4, Karishma Krishma, grade 2 and low tabs in judo, whilst Daniel Sheppard Christina Kulamannage, grade 5, all in nd came 2 in an archery competition. Lowri piano. Charlie Thomas has been showcasing Bullivant came second in the Vale Tram- her amazing figure skating skills, performing polining Competition, as well as competing at Cardiff’s ‘All Around the World’ gala. She with her cheerleading team, joined by has also represented the school in athletics. Kayleigh Johns. Kaitlin Daly came second Isaac Grant landed himself the suitably in her solo in an Artistic Roller Skating comedic role of ‘Pumba’, in the school pro- rd Competition in Newbury and 3 with her duction of ‘Lion King’. In sports news, Niall team. Our musical pupils include Hannah Murphy won player of the season at Dinas ‘The pupils have had a busy year with many pupils achieving a lot of success’ Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr R MacPherson football club. Henry Kynaston won the a cycling competition at Newport Velo- coaches player award in the school basketball drome. In the Arts 9M has also shown a vari- team and Nathan Terry achieved a yellow ety of talents such as Niamh Bannister who is belt in tae kwondo. Congratulations to Evie currently singing in the National Children’s Bamford who won a Red Cross first aid Choir of GB and Cerys Harvey who is at- completion, a very rewarding hobby. We tending auditions to pursue a career in acting. would also like to wish Nashasha Davies good luck in her future trampolining compe- 9X titions. Rhys Meddins won a 5 hole golf competi- 9M tion at Cottrell Park and received a set of golf balls in recognition of this achievement. Dyl- 9M have proved throughout the year to be an an Wright represented Penarth three exceptionally hard working form, both in times in the junior badminton team. He com- school and in extra-curricular activities. Aca- peted in tournaments against Brecon, demically the class has been consistently per- Abergavenny and Merthyr Tydfil. Ellie Bar- forming to a high standard with individuals rington has reached level 5 in Ice Skating. reaching and surpassing their targets, such as Ellena Jones and Mya Denton helped with Emily McConnon who has moved up 2 the recent Year 5 Enterprise Day which was sets in Mathematics, Katie Nicol who has a huge success. Cyril Hickman took part in a moved up in both Mathematics and Science parade with the Lord Mayor of Cardiff to and Amandine Ware who very nearly commemorate Remembrance Day. Kayleigh achieved full marks in a recent Media Stud- Taylor has been attending Homework ies exam. On the sporting front 9M has also Club. Elinor Hawkins has completed level 1 excelled, with Mila Monaghan winning an and 2 in ice skating and enjoys regularly at- extensive amount of sailing trophies in vari- tending her swimming and rowing clubs. ous tournaments that culminated in her being Kate Buckland has represented the school selected for the Laser 4.7 Great Britain Sum- as part of the Netball and Athletics Team. mer Squad. Nathan Waite has also performed She is also in the production of ‘The Lion particularly well, being selected to play for King.’ Kristy Webley continues to excel in his men’s cricket side and was able to take 3 horse riding and qualified in the 138cm Gra- wickets in one game. We also have many ham Heath class at Scope Festival 2015 in future football stars in 9M who have all had a the 1metre 5-1metre 10 class. Megan successful season (Owain Lane, Joe Jenkins, Marsden played the part of the lioness in Matthew Dawson, Dylan Penry-Williams). the production of ‘Lion King’ and she is also Luke Haynes showed great skill to come a valued member of the Senior, Junior and second in a kayaking competition and Kate Show Choir. Mason Enticott played the role Powell did exceptionally well to come 3rd in of the hyena in ‘The Lion King’ and we en- “Our sportsmen and women have had a wonderful year” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr R MacPherson joyedseeing him in action. Tiegan Sissons Jones and Charlotte White are working was also in the show. Jordan Shepperd is a towards grade 3 piano. Lucas Murray was valued player in Basketball Club. William part of Newport County Academy and was Hall is participating in the world champi- captain of the team that won the Junior Prem- onships in Poland in the summer holidays – ier League. He received ‘Squadman of the we wish him luck in this next adventure. Sa- Year’ award with Cardiff and Vale Football rah Pascoe passed her grade 5 piano exam Academy. Tara Robinson has attended the and was in the chorus in the Lion King. Li- Mark Jermin Stage School and has been vol- bero Tassinari has represented both the unteering at Liege Manor Equestrian Centre school and the Vale in basketball and has every Sunday. Ellis Smith helped his team to played water polo for the Welsh Wanderers. win two rugby tournaments and the team Da iawn 9X for all of these excellent maintained an unbeaten record for ten games achievements. in a row. Harrison Williams attended the Eu- ropean karate Championships as part of the 9W Welsh team. He won a bronze medal in team Nimrod Abramovich received the ‘Most kata and a bronze medal in team kumite. Improved Boy of the Year’ award for water Rhys Woolmer has played for Barry Ath- polo. Ellie Adams played the role of Simba’s letic FC and was part of the team that won mother in The Lion King Junior. Thomas the Vale of Glamorgan Football League. Atkinson played football for Newport April Corbett, Dillon Lee and Lewis Do- County Academy and was part of the team novan have regularly participated in dif- that won the Junior Premier League. In row- ferent sports this year. ing, Sophie Brewster achieved 800m in less 9O than four minutes. Leona Cook passed her debut grade on guitar in March. Jessica Da- 9O pupils continue to impress with their vid has taken part in both dance and achievements both in and out of school. Sam cheerleading rehearsals. Ben Evans has been Froggatt has just passed grade 2 piano. regularly attending guitar lessons. Kab Sam Wright has passed grade 5 trumpet and grade 4 guitar. Harmony Hewlett has Fordjour received ‘Players’ Player of the achieved grade 7 in piano and grade 5 in vio- Year’ award at Sully FC. Morgen Jay had a lin. She will also be part of the Lion King main role in the production of The Lion King Orchestra. Sadie Lewis achieved grade 3 bal- Junior and was offered a trial for Cardiff let and modern dance in PAAW, and took Swimming Club. Lydia Milward was part of part in the recent school production of the a tetrathlon team that came second at a com- Lion King where she played a lioness. Kelli petition in May. Lydia was selected to repre- Poole, Nancy Blenkinsop also had parts as animals in the school production, da iawn sent Wales and she achieved second place at chi. Fiona Brunker came 2nd in the Cardiff an event in Ledbury. Bronwen Morgan- and Vale Competitions qualifying for the na- “a pro-active member of the Eco-committee” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr R MacPherson tional advanced first aid finals for St John Ambulance. She was also part of the chorus for the school production and as part of 9R PODS has helped work on The Railway Children and Hot Mikado. Shannon Smith 9R pupils have been very busy this year, both has passed her membership and completed inside school and out. First let’s talk about our her first aid course for St John Ambulance. achievements in school, many of our form
members have excelled and improved greatly Well done to Holly Morgans who has been picked to compete for Wales at the Byrds in their subjects: in Art, Sophie Bale has im- inter-regional dressage horse riding competi- proved from a C to a B, Lily Sellick has gone tion. Holly has also been selected to repre- from a C to an A in History and moved up a sent Wales in a National Competition for set in Science, Mollie Hogg has also moved British Dressage. Rowan Deininger-Smith up a set in Science to set 1 and in addition has achieved 3rd place in the county chess tourna- been awarded the Lily-Anne Rogers award ment. Jacob Hatcher has captained his local cricket team and along with Jacob Rosser which she collected at Award Ceremony. caught a Koi ornamental fish as part of their Connie Shah has improved in Maths to fishing hobby. move up a set and finally Holly Keith has also George Cowley captains Penarth Rugby improved in Science to move up to set 2. We and, as part of the school team, got to the also have a lot of talented musical pupils in semi-finals in the sevens Vale Cup tourna- 9R: Chloe Lam has achieved grade 5 in piano, ment, alongside Yaseen Ghandour. Da iawn Ellie-Rose Griffiths took the solo in her to George Cowley as part of CVSRA rowing church choir, Jamie Locke-Jones has com- club he has won 3 gold medals, two in the pleted grade 3 guitar and Jozef Bailey has Monmouth Reggatta two and four man sculls and one as part of a four man scull on the completed grade 2 piano. Well done to all our Olympic course at Dorney Lake, Eton. Jo- budding Beethovens! seph Williams became the players’ player of the year for his local team, while also In addition to academic achievements and achieving 3rd place in his clubs junior karate musical accolades, several members of our competition. form have been busy representing various clubs, teams and countries both inside and out Yaseen Ghandour became Eurpoean of school in a range of different sports. Jozef champion for his age group in breaking and Bailey has completed the highest level of sparring and British champion for weapons and form, he is currently one away from rookie lifeguard training with Cogan Leisure black belt. Centre; George Jones has completed a junior coaching course with Penarth Tennis Club; I am very proud of everything the pupils Josephine Harris swam for a Cardiff based have achieved this year— enjoy the summer club, winning several medals and represented 9O and well done all! “several members of our form have been busy representing various clubs” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth & Mr R MacPherson
Georgia Harris is soon to become part of ley took 1st place for the Vale in a trampolin- the Cardiff Comets ice hockey team and has ing competition. Ethan Shellem-Price won officially become part of the Cardiff Athlet- both the Welsh Taekwondo and Kick-boxing ics Team. Matthew Hocking has gained his competition for his age- group. Ben Hanson Level 1 power boating licence and is hoping to achieve Level 2 very soon; Sara Buckland won the silver medal for his weight and age has achieved a personal success by skiing category in judo and Stanley Murphy-Johns down the longest black run in Europe; Joel came 3rd in the 1500 meter race for Cardiff. Heaton-Jones represented Old Pens in a 7s Mair Jones, Lauren Richards, Elinor Hain tournament in Weston-Super-Mare; Matthew and Hannah Salmon travelled to London to Frost has been busy winning the cup with take part in a dance competition and all did Cogan Football Team, beating Llandaff very well. Bronwen Pearce successfully com- North 72-0 with Penarth Rugby Team and winning the backstroke competition for pleted her grade 5 ballet exam. Ellie Warren Penarth; Kieran Murphy has also been busy completed her grade 4 piano exam. swimming and came second for his team at a recent competition. Toby Dyer represented 9L South Wales in the regional basketball tour- nament in Bangor and came second; Ben Anna Webster took her grade 5 LAMDA Hayes and Callum Russell both played in acting exam last December and had a role in the cup final for Penarth in the Arms Park the school production of Lion King. She has and won and Callum also came 3rd in South also performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre and Wales in the 800m and competed in a cross- Shaftesbury Theatre in London with her thea- country competition for South Wales and the tre school. Alice Short has achieved piano Vales of Glamorgan. Some members of our grade 5, tenor horn grade 7, and was part of form have other interests including Arron Speake who attended a programming the orchestra for the Lion King production course during the Easter holidays and learnt and received an award in the National Youth Agile software development including C, ro- Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. botics and electronics. This is something Gabriella Merrick , Andrew Lewis and which Arron hopes to pursue as a career path Cai Lloyd were part of the Lion King cast. later on in life and something which also in- Isaac Singh has just finished grade 7 for terests Jamie Locke-Jones who has com- the drums and is currently working towards pleted 4 python courses. Finally, two of our members have been busy grade 8. Thomas Ralphs is currently on grade raising money for charity: Ellie-Rose Grif- 3 for the drums, whilst Rory Norris has fiths has raised £63.50 by running 5k for achiegrade 2 on the guitar. Eve Lumsden is the Lesotho Trust and Katy Cutts has raised part of the Lion King cast and has grade 5 an impressive £105 for Race for Life 2015. ballet . Jacob Diamond has played football for 9K the Development football squad. 9K have taken part in a wide range of extra- curricular activities this year. Bethan Wood-
“competed in a cross-country competition for South Wales”
Blwyddyn 10 Mrs R Connor and Mr A Chambers the field, camouflage and navigation. In addition, It has been a busy term for Year 10 pupils, the pupils who attend Cardiff & Vale College both in terms of academic challenges and extra have successfully completed their first year of -curricular involvement and we are proud to their qualification. Our pupils are enrolled on look back over a very varied and successful hair and beauty, construction and motor vehi- year. Pupils have had to apply themselves fully cle courses and will continue with these studies as they prepared for their external GCSE ex- in Year 11. ams and they have coped admirably with their external modular examinations. Many have As expected, the level of participation in the already completed numerous controlled assess- Duke of Edinburgh scheme has been impres- ment tasks that contribute to their final GCSE sive. As part of the scheme the pupils have un- grades. Good luck to all who have worked so dertaken fundamental first aid training and diligently. most pupils have completed their assessed ex-
pedition. Many pupils in Year 10 have also Our pastoral programme has included a varied been involved in the numerous departmental and diverse selection of topics and Year 10 trips that have taken place this year. pupils have explored themes such as poverty, homelessness, success, coping with failure, internet safety, sexual exploitation and alcohol. We have also had a host of visiting speakers including Barnardos, various theatre in educa- tion groups and our police liaison officer, Em- ma Mudie. Our pupils have responded to some very thought provoking topics with maturity and sensitivity and for this they should be con- gratulated.
Our Military Prep pupils have successfully completed their first year qualification. These pupils have been involved in exciting expedi- tionary/military style exercises whilst also practising their skills of planning and prepar- ing a small expedition, living and cooking in
“Many pupils in Year 10 have also been involved in the numerous departmental trips”
Blwyddyn 10 Mrs R Connor and Mr A Chambers
Extra curricular activities and indeed home- work club provision have been well attended Work Experience Week by many Year 10 pupils. These clubs benefit our pupils immensely and are a source of All Year 10 pupils undertook a Work Ex- th th great educational and enjoyment for those perience placement from the 6 - 10 July. involved. A full list of clubs can be found on Our pupils conducted themselves with our Year 10 Moodle page which is updated professionalism and maturity and many regularly. employers spoke highly of the contribu- tion made over the course of the week. A ‘Work Experience Preparation afternoon’ was completed in June and this session ena- This experience is most valuable for our bled pupils to prepare for their placement, pupils as it provides a platform for them to providing essential practical advice about develop essential work skills and focus on working with adults whilst also encouraging their powers of communication in a pro- the pupils to think about health and safety fessional environment. implications whilst in the work place.
“A full list of clubs can be found on our Year 10 Moodle page which is updated regularly.”
Blwyddyn 10 Mrs R Connor and Mr A Chambers
There has been an abundance of positive news this term. Tomas McSorley took part in a Youth Musical Theatre production and is awaiting a 10T Cardiff Blues trial date. Maxine Pwele has Lowena Diment has had a poem success- taken part in an athletics competition and Em- fully published by United Press in a book ma Squire also competed in the European entitled ‘Words’, and Ben Jones continues Championships in Belgium for karate . to play rugby for the school team. 10W 10E Alex Hodges came third place in a recent Chloe Dicks and Penny Moon attended Cardiff rowing regatta and Josh Lewis has the school ski trip and Cameron Jones was been successful in gaining a place with Car- part of a local football team that recently diff Blues Rugby Under 16s team. Ellie Mur- won the Vale of Glamorgan Cup. ray has danced in the Royal Albert hall in London and Clodagh Mckechine has danced Harry Smith has been awarded a football in a recent concert with the national dance cup and Alex Whitfield has been selected for company of Wales. the British Sailing Squad. Congratulations must also go to Geraint Willimas who has been selected to tour with the Vale District Rugby Team.
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Noah Bushby has passed his grade 1 cor- net exam and Rhys Butler was awarded play- er of the year in his local football team.
Eli Jennings recently received a school award for endeavour and Alexandra Slack has recently competed in Belgium in a Euro- pean karate competition.
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Khalif Jama went on a football tour to Holland with his local football club. Madeline Morrison and Henry Waddon have performed in a recent performing arts showcase at school.
“There has been an abundance of positive news this term.”
Blwyddyn 10 Mrs R Connor and Mr A Chambers
10O 10X Catrin Jones has qualified as a first aider, young lifesaver and has also passed grade 5 Jack Cooke has participated in football theory and also achieved a merit in her re- and athletics and Lia Dyer has represented the cent grade 5 music exam. Josh Lewis, Rich- school in a recent athletics competition. Ben ard Lee, Jack Cooke, Tommy Friel, Ge- Evans has passed his recent grade 6 guitar raint Williams, Ethan Harris, Morgan exam and George Lush attends art club. Max Ashton, Rhys Jones and Antonio Peacock Paley has passed his grade 6 guitar exami- have just won the regional heats and have nation and Chloe Taylor has attended a ca- progressed to the finals of the Welsh reers session with the Royal Navy. Schools’ Athletics Competition. We wish them all the best for the next round of com- 10L petition. Many pupils in this form have taken ad- 10 R vantage of the various trips on offer at school. Owen Day has volunteered at the local li- brary and Josh Cheeseman has been involved Thaine Baker has played rugby at both with litter picking. Jack Lee has been selected school and club level and Osian Boland has for the Vale under 15s rugby team. joined Penarth Air Cadets. Ellis Hawkins Payne has completed a piping course with We hope that all our Year 10 pupils have a Penarth Air Cadets and Josh Starling and Joe happy and healthy summer and we wish the Stephens Collins have performed with the cohort every success with their GCSE module school show choir. results this August. We are sure that all their hard work and revi- 10K sion will pay off! Good luck everyone!
Gwyn Donlan has passed his grade 4 gui- tar exam and Carmela Hermogeno has been selected for the Under 15 Welsh basketball team. Sophie Page has volunteered with PDSA.
“Under 15 Welsh basketball team” Blwyddyn 11
Miss L Jenkins & Mr B Crompton
Since Christmas, Year 11 have undertaken lowed by presentations by the pupils. GCSE modular examinations, been preparing We were delighted to win the Schools’ themselves for the summer GCSE assessments Award for the Cardiff Centre and Jane and deciding on their options for September; Norton collected the award on behalf of whether to stay in Stanwell, to study at college or the school. In addition to this great to seek employment. Students have attended the achievement, there were many individu- 6th Form Options Evening, intention interviews, al winners: assemblies and Induction Day to introduce the new subjects available in the 6th form and the Winner of the Most Promising Student: conduct required to excel at AS/A Level. Rebecca Johnson Winner of the Best PT Male: Morgan The summer GCSE examinations started on Fri- th Rees day 8 May and ended on Monday 22nd June, during which time formal revision sessions were Nominated for the Players’ Player: Amy held and other sessions were arranged by various Stanton-Foo and David Warner departments in order to consolidate learning and Nominated for the Best Academic Port- ensure key skills were refreshed immediately prior to the important external exams. Attend- folio: Ffion Phillips and Jasmine Rah- ance at the formal revision sessions was good, man which shows the enthusiasm and commitment of Nominated for the Best PT Female: Year 11 pupils. Amy Stanton-Foo Public Speaking Awards: Charles de Grey, Rebecca Johnson, Morgan Rees, Jasmine Rahman, Amy Stanton- Foo.
On Tuesday 28th April the MPCT held its annu- al Awards Ceremony. Ten Stanwell Year 11 pu- pils attend MPCT one day a week and study BTEC Public Services, along with many pupils from other schools from Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan. The Awards Ceremony was for MPCT’s three South Wales Centres: Cardiff, Llongyfarchiadau i bawb on completing Rhumney and Bridgend. This makes the achieve- Cardiff & Vale College courses and the ments of the Stanwell pupils even more prestig- Military Preparation school course in ious. The afternoon started with a fabulous dis- Cardiff. play of PT skills and students on parade, fol- “Llongyfarchiadau mawr!” Blwyddyn11 Miss L Jenkins & Mr B Crompton
A big thank you to all the Year 11 form repre- The Year 11 Moodle pages have been sentatives in particular Lily Winnan and Jo- successfully developed and enhanced seph Burge on representing Year 11 on the throughout the year. They have proved to School Council. be an invaluable source of information to pupils and parents with details of exam timetables, GCSE re-sits and homework clubs being published there. In particular, key information was communicated to pupils once the GCSEs had commenced and pupils were on study leave. Details of arrangements for results day will be published via Moodle and the school website, so please keep checking for up- dates. You could also follow us on: @StanwellYr11 This has been a very exciting year for Year 11 with regards to their sporting achievements. Several individuals have had great success in their particular fields. Worthy of a special mention is Owen Lloyd who played superbly in the second row for Wales U16 v England Indeed, we look forward to results day on Thursday 20th August where we hope that the pupils’ hard work will be suitably rewarded with excellent GCSE grades.
We wish our Year 11 students every suc- cess and look forward to seeing many of the pupils return to Year 12. It has been a great year with many fantastic achieve- ments. We wish those not returning to Stanwell the very best of luck in their chosen career paths.
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Congratulations to all pupils in Year 11 who have participated in extra-curricular activities this year. 100% of Year 11 pupils have partici- pated in one or more extra–curricular activities.
“Pob lwc i bawb” Blwyddyn 12 Miss L Bekker and Mr K Watkins
This has been a crucial term for Year 12 with James Brennan of Cardiff University has the students sitting their external AS examina- spoken with the students about 'Life at tions. These began during the week beginning University' and many parents attended the May 11th with the year group starting their Higher Education Information Evening, study leave May 3rd. Since their return, the when Ieuan Hopkins from Cardiff Univer- students have been focusing on several ele- sity guided parents on how they could sup- ments of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Each stu- port their children through the UCAS pro- dent has completed a week of work experi- cess and provided helpful information ence and most have been working with a local about student finance. Ieuan’s presentation employer. This has given them an invaluable is available in the 6th Form moodle area insight into the world of work and, hopefully, along with a great deal of other supporting will have helped to focus their attentions on a material. possible future career. All have been writing their Individual Investigations; a minimum of Head Boy and Head Girl 3000 words on an academic topic in which Appointments they have a particular interest. A group of ten students took time out from their busy exam With Year 13 leaving to focus on their A timetables to take part in the InterAction Level examinations, this is the time of Council conference at Newport’s Celtic Man- year when Year 12 students now take their or. They were able to ask questions of and place as the senior pupils in the school. debate with a group of 25 former world lead- The student senior team and prefect group ers including former Prime Ministers and have been elected. Joshua Lewis and Al- Presidents. exandra Warren are now Stanwell's head boy and head girl with William Brown and Ellen Ashton as their depu- ties. 16 prefects were also chosen.
W01 Megan Hain recently sang and danced in a showcase for the ‘Superstars in the Making’ theatre group. Sally Jones has been busy fundraising for her visit to Le- sotho this summer. Hannah Sood will shortly be dancing for Performing Arts Academy Wales at Barry Memo. Emily Many students are now starting to consider Walters applied to The Guardian to re- what path they may take when their time at view children’s and young adult novels. Stanwell comes to a close next summer. She has been accepted and is all set to re- view these books for The Guardian on-line Our pupils are starting to research universities website. and courses as well as familiarising them- selves with the UCAS application process. WO2
“a crucial term” Miss L Bekker and Year 12 Mr K Watkins on work experience with Wildgaze Films in London’s Soho. Musically, Niamh Teague and Service. Emilie Waite will be spending 2 weeks Ioan Morgan-Jones have passed grade 8 in Thailand this summer with Global Volunteer- oboe and grade 7 recorder respectively. ing International. Alex Collins worked as an ex- WO3 tra on ‘Casualty’ and Eric Aydin worked as an Thomas Mullett will be representing Wales extra on an American TV show. He also held a at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan in July. photo gallery and music event. Rachel Gilbert Rhodri Guerrier is well on the way to com- passed her grade 5 on the flute. pleting the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Elizabeth Birch-Hurst has been selected for W06 the Wales U-17 netball team. Stephanie Friend Ashley Cullen passed both recruit test and and Lucy Sharpe have gained a merit and dis- interview for the Royal Marines. Mark Norton tinction respectively, Stephanie in grade 5 pi- will be attending the Maths Summer School at ano and Lucy in intermediate modern dance. Edinburgh University. He also participated in Verity Tucker has been successful in attain- the UWC short course where he discussed politi- ing a place at the Glasgow Academy Musical cal issues with people from Europe and the Mid- Theatre Arts. dle East. Joshua Whittaker was top goal scorer W04 at Gol Wednesday League. Joshua Lewis and Well done to Sarah Brabham and Alice Holder Rhys Knight were part of the successful Sully who have won the Young Reporters for the Youth team who went on to win the South Environment Project for Wales—they both Wales League Championship. Matthew Bennett received a letter from Andrew RT Davies AM, will have a trial for the American soccer team, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives to congrat- Orlando City S.C. this August—we wish him ulate them. every success.
W07 William Chappell completed an interesting work experience placement at Cardiff Universi- ty’s Chemistry department, where he learnt about different techniques for chemical analysis.
W08 A big well done and good luck to Sian Smith whose talents have earned her a place at the Arts Educational School’s London Musical Theatre W05 summer school. Good luck to Georgina Smith Evgenia Brusnitskaya attended an Engi- neering course at Loughborough University and Gabrielle Harding who are working towards and completed a 2 week work placement at the the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Finally, civil and structural Engineering companies congratulations to Deklan Grotz for winning the Bhpl and ARUP. Lauren Cummins completed progress and endeavour award for Year 12. her work experience at Wales News
“Young Reporters for the Environment” Miss L Bekker and Year 12 Mr K Watkins
W09 Award with a five day expedition to mid-Wales. Congratulations to Teigan Couper, Megan Milissa Sorenson has secured a placement Clarke and Georgia Wiltshire for their over the summer with the Nuffield Entomology participation in Gold Duke of Edinburgh. Tei- Research Facilities at Cardiff Museum. She has gan and Georgia are also participating in also been accepted for the Rotary Club residential this summer in Storey Arms, Brec- ‘Leadership Award’ where she will both learn on and Thailand respectively. Zac Dyer has and teach new skills . recently passed his grade 6 piano and is pre- paring for his grade 8 trumpet exam. Zac has received an offer to work at Gilbert Engineer- ing over the summer and Sameera Actie has also secured a job with a security firm in sum- mer. Congratulations to Lois Noble who has been selected as one of only eight students from the whole of Wales to attend the Lord Edmund Davies Legal Education Trust scheme. She will be shadowing solicitors and barris- Milissa has also been part of the Teenage ters and marshalling with Judges. Emma Da- Cancer Trust group ‘Teen Spirit’ where they vies has been running a cricket club in have raised £32,968. Olivia Dwyer has raised th school and earned her 7 Welsh cap this year. £3,700 in eight months for the Penarth and Dis- Emma has also performed as part of the trict Lesotho Trust; she is aiming to raise African Chorus in the school’s production of ‘Lion King Junior’.as well as performing in £4,500 by summer. Martin Doyle has been the Chicago medley for Show Choir along nominated by WJEC for the ‘Innovations with Megan Clarke. Finally, well done to Cer- Award’ for his A level DT project. ys Salter for being chosen as dance captain in an upcoming production of Fagin with Amber Randall has achieved a ‘distinction’ Youth Music Theatre UK in Bracknell in her grade 6 violin. She has also been assisting W10 in the school productions. Seren James has Stuart Keeling has set up and run an 8- completed her black belt grading for Karate, she aside football league at Headlands School, was awarded first dan. where he rented facilities. This was a 12 week league with numerous teams competing. Eve- ry Monday Harry Griffiths has tutored Year 5 and Year 6 students in Bute Town Communi- ty Centre. During these sessions he was sup- porting students with their English and Maths skills. Daniel Wilson has completed his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award with an expedition to Swansea. Annabel Davies is in the process of completing her Gold Duke of Edinburgh “ earned her 7th Welsh cap this year” Mrs A Mansfield Blwyddyn13 Mr M Gershenson
The final two terms are always busy for Year terest, writing CVs, interview technique and 13 and this year was no exception. The vast arranging work experience with local firms. majority of students in the year group have The students found these sessions very useful been working tirelessly to complete course- and informative. work pieces and, in particular all aspects of the Welsh Baccalaureate, before timetabled les- sons ceased. It has been a encouraging to see that their efforts have been duly rewarded with the qualification featuring in over 50% of of- fers from the students’ first choice universi- ties.
163 students applied to UCAS and most have now confirmed their firm and insurance choic- es. Indeed, 5 students have received offers form Oxbridge. Congratulations to all those Year 13 students have also been contributing to who have received offers and good luck in worthy causes this year. They turned out in meeting the requirements. droves to donate blood allowing Stanwell to be the first school in Wales to host the Blood Ser- Guest speakers from various universities have vice for a day and many also provided swabs to been advising the students on different aspects be used in an important Meningococcal study of university life. James Kerr of Swansea following a presentation by Sam Rose of the gave a presentation on the realities of universi- University of Wales hospital. ty life and Alex Kennedy of the University of South Wales spoke to the year group about Rebecca Te Water Naude organised a very finance and budgeting. Cardiff’s Iwan Hop- successful hustings event for sixth form stu- kins gave advice on interview technique and dents in the period leading up to this year’s gen- Julian Gould-Williams of Cardiff’s Business eral election. Local candidates from the 5 main School allowed the year group to gain experi- political parties answered questions posed by ence of a typical university lecture. All ses- our sixth form students on a variety of topics sions were extremely informative and, at from lowering the voting age to class barriers times, very entertaining. within the high echelons of British politics.
Students who wish to enter the world of work We celebrated the achievements of the year after leaving Stanwell have also been receiv- group at the Valedictory dinner held at Holland ing specialist advice. Local businessman Carl- House Hotel, Cardiff on Friday July 3rd. All michael Reardon-James, a volunteer business remains is to wish our students the best of luck ambassador with Careers Wales has been tak- for results day on Thursday, August 13th and ing sessions with those seeking employment also for the future. on where to look for work in their field of in- ‘The final two terms are always busy for Year 13 and this year was no exception’ Stanwell School’s Attendance figure for 2014‐15 is Well done to the following pupils who have attended 95.6%. Thank you for your continued support in school every day since September raising the annual performance figure.
100% ATTENDANCE ACHIEVEMENT: AUTUMN TERM 2014‐15
YEAR 7 PUPILS:
Tasneem Ali David Keane Natasha Croll Charlie Alsop Tia Lee Jack Doyle Kitty Bax Tom Lumsden Megan Edwards Ryan Best Brooke Martinson Caitlin Evans Daisy Bollington Jack Petersen Kayleigh Fisher Max Bradley Glinister Phoebe Powell Emily Griffiths Jessica Bullock Ben Price Tomos Hughes Georgia Carr Ellis Selman Reuben Jones Lloyd Clarke Arron Smith Samuel Kneale Jamie Cook Molly Stroud Jamie Lawrence Marisa Crandon Sophie Thomas Thomas Lee Francis Dawson Eva Tomalin‐Reeves Joshua Lougher Michael Dolbear Rebecca Utting Laura Macleod Benjamin Donovan Tom Walters Billy McCullagh Megan Drake Imogen Williams Rhys McGowan Charles Edwards Ethan Mulcahy Oliver Evans YEAR 8 PUPILS Charlotte Peach Adam Grosfils Neil Power William Heale Sophie Anderton Jack Pritchard Felix Hughes Max Baker Aled Rees Alexandra Iredale Arianne Banks Lauren Selman Charlotte Jones Enyala Banks Rory Skinner Lloyd Kaged Reinel Castillo Jack Stockley-Jones Mia Sutcliffe-Hill YEAR 10 PUPILS YEAR 11 PUPILS Lloyd Thomas Daniel Anderton Adney, James Joseff Thompson Alstead, Dominic Thaine Baker Adam Weir Cole, Gregory Jonathan Bennett YEAR 9 Collins, Tom Ffion Blunsdon Dawson, Matthew Felicity Allen Rebecca Bratby Fitt, Bethany Matthew Barber Jake Carr Frost, Nathan Grafton, Isabel Samuel Barden Ben Evans Ignacio, Jonathan Guillaume Bigsby Kieron Gimber Iredale, Robyn Elliot Davies Annie Higgins Lean, Alex James Dawson Samuel James Lee, Izaak Rowan Deininger-Smith Richard Jones Loweth, Grace Ellen Driveman Aymen Khan Peterson, Rosina Prickett, George Sonny Edwards Clodagh McKechnie Rees, Ebony Aidan Emberson Benjamin Roderick Rees, Morgan Ben Evans Samuel Stapleton Tavanaie, Kiyan Jake Finch Owain Thomas Troth, Jacob Kab Fordjour Anton Trunin Tunley, Thomas Eleanor-Rose Griffiths Rory Wiltshire Turpin, Benjamin Walsh, Amy Elinor Hawkins Williams, Harry Joel Heaton-Jones Willson, James Amy Jordan Wiltshire, Samuel Holly Keith Wright, Jonathan Owain Lane
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