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The news magazine of Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Specialist Language College viewVolume 18 Autumn 2006 Fashion parade Textiles students showcase their work Proud of the past, prepared for the future Where on Results bring rewards have you THE numbers round was their speciality – but the whole day was a winner been recently? when Year 11 pupils visited the Yorkshire TV studios to watch three editions earth of Countdown being filmed as a reward for their excellent Maths exam results. Des Lynam and Carol Vorderman were very welcoming and comedian Jo Brand kept us entertained from Dictionary Corner. The shows Making international friends were screened at the beginning of November and Prince Henry’s got a mention at the beginning of their 24th anniversary show. Pupils behaved impeccably and were thrilled to see a Culture trip: Year 10 pupils in China. EIGHTEEN Year 10 pupils headed for China in October TV studio in action. to visit Xuejun High, our partner school in Hangzhou. Jill Whieldon, Annie Cunniffe Led by John Dean and Jill Whieldon, the ten-day trip included visits to the Lingying Temple and the water Reward trip: town of Wuzheng, as well as a calligraphy workshop. Year 11 pupils Shortly before the exchange Headteacher John Steel visited the set attended the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations Dressed for the occasion: Shahnoor of Countdown. and was interviewed on Chinese television – which Amir and Sally Goodall, Year 10. broadcasts to the population of 1.3 billion people! Rewards for attendance are to be given an Good taste: Our pupils sampled Meanwhile, Year 11 Fast Track pupils visited Berlin in September exciting new element, following a successful to consider the city’s former East-West division and the pilot with Year 9. foreign cuisine difference between capitalism and communism. Each week in assembly prizes will be drawn Visits included the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and the hands- – including CDs donated by Radio Aire – for on GDR Museum, where pupils could “drive” a Trabant and feel those with a 100 per cent attendance record. what it was like to live under the East German regime. “My year group loved it and are eager to win the Everyone had the chance to practise their German and make prizes,” commented Nick Cook, Head of Year 9. international friends at the youth hostel. Nick Cook Awards for attendance: Jordan Brown and Sophie Blackburn, Year 9. Voters have their say In addition, as part of our Comenius project with Italy and Poland, Year 12 students took part in a visit to our partner Polish school in Bielsk Podlaski. During the five-day trip, led by Chris Lillington, Annie Cunniffe and Cath Wright, students spent time in school working alongside their Italian and Polish counterparts. The project focuses on the similarities and differences between our countries in cultural aspects such as food, superstitions and music. Highlights included a visit to Warsaw and an Orthodox Church mass, and Polish folk-dancing round a traditional bonfire. Political visit: Greg Mulholland MP with John Dean. Outdoor adventure: Year 7 pupils at Nell Bank. Finally, pupils from Years 8 and 9 gave a warm welcome to PUPILS from Years 10 and 11 Form Representatives to 24 exchange pupils from the Collège Paul Eluard, our partner Passport to Poland: Year 12 students enjoyed got an insight into what it is like be members of the school in Otley’s twin town of Montereau. to be a Member of Parliament Year Council. the Comenius project trip Active participation The programme included excursions to Saltaire, Howarth and . when Greg Mulholland MP Our out-going Student the Thackray Museum, and a special Food Technology lesson. came to school. Council members were highly Christopher Lillington for Year 7 He spoke as part of the successful last year, securing Representation Enhanced a budget for the first time and Curriculum Day, which focused raising some important student YEAR 7 pupils had a splashing recommending the Teenage on voting and the importance issues – such as the availability time of it when they visited the Cancer Trust and the Martin of participation. All pupils had of drinking water throughout Nell Bank Centre near Ilkley House children’s hospice to the opportunity to vote in the school day. New friends in Nepal as part of their induction to the School Council as Prince a secret ballot for their Delia Orton Prince Henry’s. Henry’s chosen charities for NEW links were forged when Prince Henry’s hosted two guests Everyone took part in 2006. Fundraising events all the way from Nepal. activities that encouraged included a Market Place, Durga and Kamala Pageni (pictured right with teacher communication skills, where each form sold goods Alex Belton) are founder and principal of Balodaya English teambuilding and trust within they had produced previously, New build update Boarding School in Pokhara. The friendship began in July the group. Pupil response was contributing more than £1,800 SIGNIFICANT progress has been made in improving access through email contact and has continued to blossom, with enthusiastic. “It was a great to the fund. from Newall Carr Road, ahead of the building work that curriculum projects already under way. On their visit the two way to make new friends – The Teenage Cancer Trust commences in February. teachers worked primarily with Year 7 pupils, who have begun co-operation is really provides specialist care for The new Science block, reception and link corridor are the correspondence with pupils in Pokhara. important,” said one pupil. youngsters who would otherwise first phase in a complete redevelopment and refurbishment of Year 9 pupils and Sixth Form students also enjoyed the Year 7 spearheaded this be treated in children’s or the whole site. The architects have produced a project that will opportunity to learn about Nepalese culture and way of life. year’s fundraising by adult wards. meet the school’s needs and provide some very impressive We hope to develop this friendship over the coming months Angela St John design features. as communication continues between our schools. 2 John Dean Alex Belton 3 Sporting success across the school Skiers head for Passion for Team effort for netballers sport rewarded THE West Yorkshire Invitation all other National Governing the slopes Tournament held in September is Bodies. The new structure YEAR 11 pupil Rebecca Jackson This is the first time the trophy for the league and tournament consists of a District Squad, with suffers from Usher syndrome, a has been awarded. It is named IN February 39 pupils will be visiting Les winners from each of the five the best players from Leeds condition which means she is after and was presented by Menuires in the prestigious Trois Vallés West Yorkshire regions; Bradford, schools; a Satellite Academy with visually impaired and partially deaf Margaret Crossfield, who retired region of the French Alps. Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and the best players from across – and could lose both her sight in the summer after 29 years The more advanced skiers will be able Wakefield. We qualified in the U12 West Yorkshire and a Regional and her hearing completely at of dedicated service as to explore the Val Thorens glacier, and (now in Year 8) and U13 (now in Academy involving the best any time. School Matron. everyone will enjoy the après-ski activities, Year 9) rounds as both teams players from across North, Rebecca feels a strong passion Rebecca received the award including the now-legendary talent show. won the Leeds SNA League in South and West Yorkshire for sport, and was encouraged for overcoming tremendous Later this term we will announce the the 2005/2006 season. Both and Humberside. to take the short-course GCSE physical difficulties and never 2008 USA ski trip to Sunday River in Maine teams got through to the semi It is a credit to the girls in PE, given her love of athletics giving up. – our fourth trip to this superb resort, where finals and were the only state involved, the parents willing to and rugby. At the school’s annual “It was a very emotional the locals have taken us to their hearts. school left in the event. It was a support their daughters by prize-giving assembly she was presentation for both myself There are 80 places available – we expect good experience for all those transporting them to and from awarded the Margaret Crossfield and Rebecca,” said Margaret. them to be snapped up immediately. who played. training and to the teachers Trophy for perseverance in sport. Jo Temple Sian Ellis Meanwhile, England Netball who have developed their Great achievement: Year 11 pupil Rebecca Jackson. has now established a procedure skills that so many PHGS for Long Term Athlete pupils are chosen for Development that falls in line with representative honours. Sarah Grant Net gain: Rose Brannelly, Year 11, and Jade Firth, Year 8, two of the girls taking part in the Long Term Athlete Development programme. NVQ Media students are on the ball PUPILS from the Rugby Academy have also been spending time in the Department learning filming and editing techniques, which they will use to analyse matches and their own performance. Perfect union for rugby academy A NUMBER of students have joined the Sixth Form at excellent academic record, and a strong tradition Prince Henry’s as part of the England Rugby Football in rugby union, with Physical Education expertise Union’s Academy programme. that could lead, manage and deliver a programme Having been identified for their sporting potential, of this importance. these students are currently undertaking specialist “Prince Henry’s Grammar School fulfils all these fitness and conditioning training alongside their criteria and more, and we look forward to developing academic studies, which include an Advanced this partnership in the future, with the school Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence.