Ysgol Stanwell School 2XL Christmas Newsletter 2014 Cylchlythyr yr Nadolig 2014 Sporting Excellence
School Productions
Clubs & Activities Contents
Greetings from the School
School Calendar 2014/15
School Trips 2014/15
School Holiday Dates 2014/16
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Eco-Schools
Healthy Schools
Learner Voice
School Sponsorship Cycle
Department News
Year Group News
100% attendance pupils Greetings from the school
I feel very proud to bring you this collection of our pupils’ achievements both in school and in the wider community. Here at Stanwell, the autumn term has been busy and event- ful, culminating in our spectacular production of ‘Aida’ which had a rapturous reception from sell-out audiences over four consecutive nights. I am also delighted to inform you that work has begun on our new all-weather pitch which will further improve the quality of sporting facilities at Stanwell on completion. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff, pupils, governors, parents and friends of the school who have contrib- uted to our success this year. I wish you all a happy and restful Christmas break.
Mr D. Jones, Headteacher.
Rydw i'n teimlo'n hynod o falch i ddenu eich sylw at holl gampau ein disgyblion yn yr ysgol ac yn y gymuned ehangach. Yn Stanwell, Mae tymor yr hydref wedi bod yn bry- sur a digwyddlawn, yn diweddu yn ein cynhyrchiad syfrdanol o 'Aida' sydd wedi cael derbyniad brwd gan gynulleidfa llawn dros gyfnod o bedair noson ddilynol. Yn ogystal, mae pleser gen i ddweud wrthoch chi bod y gwaith ar ein cae pob tywydd wedi dechrau ac fe fydd hyn yn parhau I wella ansawdd ein cyfleusterau chwaraeon yn Stan- well. Hoffwn i gymryd y gyfle I ddiolch i'r staff i gyd, i'r disgyblion, i'r llywodraethwyr, i'r rheini ac i ffrindiau'r ysgol sydd wedi cyfrannu at lwyddiant yr ysgol eleni. Rydw i'n dymuno Nadolig llawen a gwyliau ymlaciol I chi i gyd.
Mr D Jones, Pennaeth
School Announcements
The date of 2015’s PTA quiz will be Friday 30th January. This event is one of the social highlights of the school year so gather your teams together and register! The maximum number of members per team is 6 and entry costs £7 per head to include a buffet supper. Wine, beer and cider can be purchased on the night to accompany your meal. Please telephone main reception to reserve your team’s space we look forward to seeing you there!
Parents and pupils are reminded that Monday 5th January is an INSET day. CALENDAR FOR 2014/15
Monday 1st September INSET DAY Tuesday 2nd September FIRST DAY OF TERM FOR PUPILS Tuesday 21st October OPEN DAY Monday 27th October HALF TERM Friday 31st October Tuesday 11th November Year 13 Parents' Evening Tuesday 18th November Year 7 Pastoral Evening Monday 1st December Examination Week Years 11, 12 & 13 Friday 19th December END OF TERM Monday 22nd December CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Friday 2nd January Monday 5th January INSET DAY Tuesday 6th January FIRST DAY OF TERM FOR PUPILS Tuesday 27th January Year 11 Parents' Evening Tuesday 3rd February Year 12 Parents' Evening Tuesday 10th February Year 11 Options Evening Monday 16th February HALF TERM Friday 20th February Tuesday 24th February Year 10 Parents' Evening Tuesday 3rd March Year 8 TEAMX Parents' Evening Tuesday 10th March Year 8 WORKL Parents' Evening Tuesday 17th March Year 8 Options Evening Tuesday 24th March Year 9 Parents' Evening Friday 27th March END OF TERM Monday 30th March EASTER HOLIDAYS Friday 10th April Monday 13th April FIRST DAY OF TERM FOR STAFF AND PUPILS Tuesday 21st April Year 7 TEAMX Parents' Evening Tuesday 28th April Year 7 WORKL Parents' Evening Monday 25th May HALF TERM Friday 29th May Thursday 11th June Examination Week Years 7, 8 & 9 Wednesday 24th June Award Cermony Tuesday 7th July New Year 7 Parents' Evening Wednesday 15th July Last day of term for pupils Proposed Overnight Trips for the next academic year.
Department Year Group Location Date Length
History 7 France 25th to 27th June 2015 3 days
French 7 France 9th & 10th June 2015 2 days
Geography 8 Bristol Zoo June 2015 1 day
Languages 8 France 5th to 7th March 2015 3 days
DT 8 Boulogne October 2015 3 days
Geography 9 London Olympic sustainability 5th & 6th February 2015 2 days
German 9 Exchange Easter 2015 8 days
History 9 France June 2015 2 days
PE 9 Storey Arms 8th to 10th May 2015 3 days
RE 9 London 14th & 15th April 2015 2 days
Geography 10 GCSE Fieldwork June 2015 1day
History 10 Berlin Thursday 26th March to Monday 30th March 2105 5 days
Geography 12 Regeneration Cardiff Bay March 2015 1 day
History 12 London March 2015 2 days
Skiing 7, 8, 9 & 10 Austria 27th March to 4th April 2015 8 days
Geography 9 & 10 Italy/ Sicily Half term Oct 2015 5 days
Skiing 11, 12 & 13 Austria February 2015 8 days
Art 9 to 13 Madrid February 2015 7 days
Expedition 12 & 13 Borneo Summer 2016 17 days
DT 10 to 12 Barcelona November 2016 4 Days
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2014/2015
Term Begin Half term End No. of School Begin End Days
Autumn Monday Monday Friday Friday 2014 1 Sept 27 Oct 31 Oct 19 Dec 75 2014 2014 2014 2014
Spring Monday Monday Friday Friday 2015 5 Jan 16 Feb 20 Feb 27 March 55 2015 2015 2015 2015
Summer Monday Monday Friday *Monday 2015 13 April 25 May 29 May 20 July 65 2015 2015 2015 2015
TOTAL 195
i) Monday 1 September 2014 and *Monday 20 July 2015 will be designated INSET days for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining three INSET days to be taken, will be at the discretion of each individual school. *It is intended that this INSET day will either be taken on Monday 20 July 2015 or at an alternative time to be decided by individual schools following appropriate consultation with staff for example in the form of twilight sessions.
All schools will be closed on Monday 4 May 2015 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Significant dates: Christmas Thursday 25 December 2014
Easter Good Friday 3 April 2015 Easter Monday 6 April 2015
May Bank Holidays Monday 4 May 2015 Monday 25 May 2015
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2015/2016
Term Begin Half term End No. of School Begin End Days
Autumn Tuesday Monday Friday Friday 2015 1 Sept 26 Oct 30 Oct 18 Dec 74 2015 2015 2015 2015
Spring Monday Monday Friday Thursday 2016 4 Jan 15 Feb 19 Feb 24 March 54 2016 2016 2016 2016
Summer Monday Monday Friday Weds 2016 11 April 30 May 3 June 20 July 67 2016 2016 2016 2016
TOTAL 195
ii) Tuesday 1 September 2015 will be a designated INSET day for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining four INSET days to be taken, will be at the discretion of each individual school.
All schools will be closed on Monday 2 May 2016 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Significant dates: Christmas Friday 25 December 2015
Easter Good Friday 25 March 2016 Easter Monday 28 March 2016
May Bank Holidays Monday 2 May 2016 Monday 30 May 2016
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2016/2017 Term Begin Half term End No. of School Begin End Days
Autumn Monday Monday Friday Friday 2016 5 Sept 24 Oct 28 Oct 16 Dec 70 2016 2016 2016 2016
Spring Tuesday Monday Friday Friday 2017 3 Jan 20 Feb 24 Feb 7 April 64 2017 2017 2017 2017
Summer Monday Monday Friday *Tuesday 2017 24 April 29 May 2 Jun 25 July 61 2017 2017 2017 2017
TOTAL 195
i) Monday 5 September 2016, *Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 July 2017 will be designated INSET days for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining two INSET days to be taken, will be at the discretion of each individual school. *It is intended that these INSET days will either be taken on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 July 2017 or at alternative times to be decided by individual schools following appropriate consultation with staff for example in the form of twilight sessions.
All schools will be closed on Monday 1 May 2017 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Significant dates: Christmas Sunday 25 December 2016
New Year Bank Holiday Monday 2 January 2017
Easter Good Friday 14 April 2017 Easter Monday 17 April 2017
May Bank Holidays Monday 1 May 2017 Monday 29 May 2017
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Miss H Jenkins
This year has seen record numbers of pupils Proposed dates for Gold Award: registering for their Duke of Edinburgh Final weeks:(last two weeks of summer term) Award at all levels. There are 170 pupils en- Monday 6th – Friday 10th July rolled on bronze level, over 100 pupils for Stanwell Open Gold group the silver award and 44 pupils at gold level. To cover the pupils the expedition dates are Monday 13th – Friday 17th July quite extensive this year. They are as fol- lows: Penarth Gold Night Class group.
7th February 2015 With such large expedition groups and changes to kit hire from the Vale, pupils may wish to Bronze daywalk, Cowbridge (first half of the purchase some of their own equipment espe- group) cially if they are hoping to continue to the higher DofE level. Pupils must also remember 28th February 2015 to obtain their evidence and upload it onto their Bronze daywalk, Cowbridge (second half of personal DofE accounts. Without the appropri- the group). ate evidence they cannot obtain their award.
Thursday 19th—Saturday 21st March The bronze award participants have been re- ceiving first aid training delivered by FAST. Silver practice Pupils receive basic training which is specifi- Thursday 16th – Saturday 18th April cally geared towards what could happen on an expedition. Many thanks to the trainers for Silver assessed their enthusiasm with the pupils when they come into school. Thus 18th – Fri 19th June A number of our ex-pupils went to St James’ Bronze practice (first half) Palace on Wednesday 26th November to re- Thurs 25th – Fri 26th June ceive their Gold award. They met the Duke of Edinburgh who spoke to them prior to the pres- Bronze assessed (second half) entation of certificates from TV star Ruth Jones. The pupils were James Williams, Iso- Thus 2nd – Fri 3rd July bel Davies, Eleanor Davies, Hannah Buchal- Bronze practice (first half) ter, Amelia Newton, Leonor Marques- Worssam, Jemima Bushby and Anna te Wa- th th Mon 13 – Tue 14 July ter Naude. It was a fantastic day and we were Bronze assessed (second half) all very pleased that it was the Duke of Edin- burgh himself who was in attendance this year!
“Fist aid training delivered by FAST” Eco-Schools
Mrs J Laity
The Eco Stanwell committee has been in- Eco Stanwell’s Committee attend an inter- volved in a number of initiatives this term. national meeting in Cardiff This began with the establishment of a new committee for 2014/2015, the names of An Eco Schools Operators’ meeting was held members old and new are listed below: in the Maldron Hotel Cardiff, on Friday 5th Year 13 December 2014. This is an annual event that Sam Laity, Rebecca Te Water Naude occurs throughout the world and in 2014 Megan Wookey, Emily Thomas Wales hosted the event. Members of the eco Ailsa Maxwell, Robyn Keene Stanwell Committee were invited to the meet- Year 12 ing, along with eco members from Llantwit Jessica Boland, Jack Bosley, Ben Rose Major and three local primary schools. The Abbie Isaacs, Lauren Faulkner, Martin pupils shared their eco experiences with dele- Doyle gates from over 60 countries. Harry Newman, Year 11 Robert Brown and Michael Conway of Year George Prickett, Ray Vandyck, Sean Mian 10 and Neil Power of Year 8 spoke with confi- Year 10 dence and maturity about Stanwell's environ- Robert Brown, Michael Conway, mental initiatives during the event. The boys Harry Newman, Clodagh McKechnie commented, "it has been an interesting experi- George Lush ence to speak to so many people from all over Year 8 the world and we are amazed at the variety of Zoya Yousef, Neil Power, Enyala Banks environmental projects going on globally.” Arianne Banks Hopefully the pupils have developed environ- mental ideas to use at Stanwell and made inter- During November, Eco Stanwell week was esting links with international eco organisa- organised and to help promote the theme for tions in the process. 2014, “mix it up, use a more sustainable form of transport”; an outside speaker from Sus- tran came to talk to Year 8 pupils in an as- sembly. Other year groups and staff were also asked to complete an eco-survey based on transport habits. In addition, Year 7 pupils created an Eco Wish for the future.
ECO Over the Christmas period about 30% more STANWELL WEEK 2014 rubbish is produced. Glass, cans, Christmas trees, cards, wrapping paper and plastic are all
SMARTER JOURNEYS thrown away in dustbins across the country. DO THE RIGHT MIX!!!! This year, why not make a special effort to try Congratulations to Mrs Symonds, Mr Spils- and minimise the amount of waste produced bury and Mrs Hall for receiving an Eco cer- over the festive period? tificate for all their help with green issues The Eco committee hopes that all members of within the school. the school and local community remember to Stanwell school is to be assessed for the final save used Christmas cards for the annual “Vale Green Flag Award early in 2015, more infor- Recycling Competition”. Cards can be brought mation will follow in the New Year. into school from the 8th January 2015.
“International eco-organisations” Healthy Schools
Mrs L Crowter
Stanwell School actively promotes healthy liv- This term, we have also seen the introduction ing and well-being. Pupils take key roles in de- of ‘Free Fruit Fridays’, an exciting new cision making and participation in order to im- initiative from the Stanwell catering team. All prove the health and environment of our school. pupils are entitled to choose one free piece of fruit on Fridays. We are pleased to be able to We adopt a whole-school approach across the offer healthy choices and hope to see all pupils seven different health topics: food and fitness, take us up on this offer! mental and emotional health and well being, personal development and relationships, sub- stance use and misuse, environment, safety and hygiene.
This term, the Healthy Schools’ group has been busy creating a new logo, which summarises our values. The idea that what we put in to our bodies affects our healthy outcomes was the favourite choice and we think our logo (pictured below) captures this idea perfectly.
Rhys Fford (Year 12) and Joe Stanton (Year 12) from the Stanwell Healthy Schools’ Group have also been into assemblies this term to raise awareness of healthy options and encour- age other pupils to join us and have a say in the school community. If you are interested in be-
coming part of the Healthy Schools’ Group, see Mrs Crowter in F31.We meet each half term to discuss the seven health topics and we are always keen to receive the opinions and thoughts of pupils on how we can promote
health across the school. We also meet with Mr Robinson, the Head Chef; the Eco-Committee and the 5x60 officer to discuss joint opportunities and initiatives. Well done to all members of the Healthy Schools’ group and especially Joe Andrews from Year 12 for his excellent design! You can also follow our regular updates on As a group, we have also been considering Twitter—@StanwellHS school policies, our menus and dining areas and the school website, to ensure we are promoting health and well being as effectively as we can.
“Promoting health and well-being” Learner Voice Mr K Watkins
‘Learner Voice’ continues to provide oppor- the work of Penarth Youth Action and its links tunities for pupils to work in partnership with with the local community and the Vale Youth their teachers. The Student Council links all Forum. Stanwell Sixth Form student and the the learner voice groups together and pro- first Vale Youth Mayor Tom Chandler also vides a forum for each group to update pupils spoke about the importance of getting involved on recent and planned events and proposed with decision-making in the local community. improvements across the school. The all- Councillors were also asked for feedback on weather pitch currently under construction the proposed reports for the Autumn reporting was initially suggested by the Student Coun- period and made several helpful suggestions cil about five years ago and this idea is now about how improvements could be made. The on the way to reaching fruition. ‘Community Group’ is responsible for organis- ing and promoting charity events and develop- ing links with our local community. The Char- ity Committee of Abbie Isaacs, Alex Warren, Ben Rose, Emilie Waite, Emily Walters, Jenny Blunden, Martin Doyle, Olivia Dwyer, Sarah Brabham, Will Brown and Recent updates from the school council: Iman Haq have been very active this term col- Following questions about food labelling for lecting 95 shoeboxes of gifts for Operation allergy sufferers, Mr Robinson (Stanwell Ca- Christmas Child. tering Manager) attended the recent meeting to demonstrate the new allergen food label- ling system. Year 11 learners were very com- plimentary about the extra support provided by their maths teachers in preparation for the recent GCSE exam. The breakfast club and early morning revision session were much appreciated and pupils thanked Mr Robinson and his team for the early breakfast before A non-uniform day combined with a Cake-Off Maths Paper 2. Strategies for coping with pre competition, sales of Pudsey and Breastcancer -exam stress were requested previously by Campaign badges and the Year 7 enterprise Year 12 and the recent workshop for all Sixth market all helped to raise a total of £2937.00 Form Students was much appreciated. for Children in Need and The Breastcancer Campaign. Christmas came early to Stanwell Another visitor to the last meeting was on the last day of term when students and staff Bethan Watkins from the Vale Youth Ser- wore their Christmas jumpers to raise money for Save the Children. vice. She gave an interesting presentation on Well done to all those who have taken part.
“developing links with our local community” Staff Sponsored Cycle
Mr G Penny
The event was enjoyed by all staff involved We are delighted to announce that the and, despite the challenging conditions of school was able to raise a combined total of high winds and rain, all returned safely to the £2120 in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust school! Pictured below are the team in Pon- this term. This total was the result of a spon- typridd. sored cycle which took place on Saturday November 8th, 2014. Many staff, pupils, parents and friends of the school deserve praise for their considerable generosity in making a cash or online donation via the justgiving.com page. Members of the school community also purchased raffle tickets at the open evening in October or donated a prize for the raffle that was held.
The charity
The Teenage Cancer Trust relies on dona- tions to enable them to continue with their vital work and to continue to act as a support The day itself network for young people affected by cancer. Stanwell School was proud to contribute to Thirteen Stanwell School staff cycled across a this excellent charity. route which took them from the Stanwell School gates to Ynysangharad Park in Pontypridd fol- Thanks once again to all within the school lowed by a return to school. community for your generosity and support for this great cause. The participating mem- The journey began at 9am and utilised the Taff bers of staff were very grateful for the en- Trail. Participating staff were as follows: Mr couragement of colleagues, pupils and par- Baldwin, Mr Doyle, Mr Gifford, Mr Griffiths, ents. Mrs Hunter, Miss Jenkins, Mrs Laity, Mr Mans- field, Mr Macpherson, Miss Menhenitt, Mr Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda! Penny, Mr Pepper and Mrs Symonds. “The Teenage Cancer Trust relies on donations” Department News
Arlunio Miss R Lewis Open Day Madrid Visit 2015 The depart- Following on from ment demon- another successful strated lino exam season, the Art printing and & Design department marbling techniques to a large number of has been very busy preparing our pupils for Open Day visitors this year. There was great our February visit to Madrid and Toledo. The interest in the sheer variety and quality of pupils are looking forward to visiting the work on display in the Art rooms by all year Prado, Thyssen Borne- groups. misza Museum and the
Reina Sofia Museum.
Schools Against Ra- cism 2015 Calendar and Poster Competi- tion
A panel of judges selected 15 pictures from There was a clear indication of the excep- hundreds of entries from schools in Cardiff tional standard of creative work regularly and the Vale, 13 of which will feature in the achieved by pupils in the department. 2015 calendars, and on two special posters. Christmas Production We are delighted to announce Mia Smith 7W, A number of Year 11 and 12 pupils have been the winner of this year’s competition, will re- very generous with their time and skills dur- ceive a certificate and £50 in vouchers. The ing this half term and have created a vibrant school will receive a cheque for £150. Mia, backdrop for the school production of ‘Aida’, her family, Miss including: Ella Buehner Gattis, Coire Owen and Miss Clarkson, Caitlin Ellis, Clara Hall, Beth Lewis attended a Macmillan, Francesca Merrick and Thomas special Calendar Sharpe. Ellen Ashton and Georgina Smith and Poster have been busy creat- launch on 16th ing Egyptian themed December. props for the set. Addi- Mia’s painting, tionally, two very tal- with the other 14 finalists, is being currently ented young artists, Ca- displayed on their website. http:// trin Jones 10O and www.refweb.org.uk/schoolcalendarcomp/ Isabelle Hodgson 10L, default.htm have produced a fantas- tic image contained in “Mia Smith, winner of this year’s competition” Astudiaethau Busnes Mrs J Macnamara
Open Day Students have designed new innovative products Open Day allowed prospective pupils, cur- and identified the use of logos, slogans and adver- rent pupils and their parents/carers the op- tising to promote the ideas to their target markets. portunity to sample a taster of Business They also analysed possible pitfalls of their prod- Studies lessons. Pupils completed a variety ucts through the assessments of possible competi- of interactive tasks during the event to see tors. if they had the skills that are needed to be a successful entrepreneur, develop new busi- Year 12 ness ideas and be able to analyse the mar- Pupils have been harnessing their creative ener- kets for launching a product/service. gies to design an innovative product within the
confectionary market. They have been identifying
whether there is a market for their business ideas
through assessing the current market size and seg-
ments, whilst reviewing potential market growth.
Year 9 It has been an exciting start to the new aca- demic year for all the pupils in Year 9 studying Business for the first time. Pupils have been introduced to a range of new business topics and used their learning to Owain Osborne-Walsh, Alicia Chapple, Kate complete the ‘Big Ideas’ project. Wilkins, Sarah Brabham, Alice Holder and Re- becca Egerstrom (pictured above), with their promotional campaigns for their product designs.
Business Homework club
Business homework club has been well-attended by students since September. These sessions are run after school on a Monday and Thursday. All students, irrespective of year group, are welcome to attend to receive additional help and support with all aspects of the subject.
“It has been an exciting start to the new academic year” Drama Mrs S McGowan
London Theatre Trip AIDA Senior Production 2014 In October, pupils from Year 10-13 enjoyed Pupils from Year 10-13 have been working an overnight trip to London’s West End. Pu- incredibly hard on this year’s production of pils had a fabulous time watching The Aida with Verity Tucker (Aida) and Sam- Phantom of the Opera and The Woman in uel Jennings (Radames) playing the lead Black. roles. Kevin McCurdy (a specialist in thea- Year 12 Theatre Trip tre sword-fighting/stage combat) led a fan- Pupils recently enjoyed a performance of Oh tastic sword-fighting workshop in prepara- What A Lovely War at The Chapter Arts tion for the show. The pupils thoroughly Centre. Pupils are currently working towards enjoyed this unique experience. A special their own production of the play in February thank you to Mrs Matthews and Mrs Holds- 2015. worth for their hard work and commit- Open Day ment—we wish them all the best in the fu- The Drama Department had a steady stream ture! of visitors during the evening. Visitors en- joyed watching practical A-level coursework and an open rehearsal of the senior produc- tion Aida.. The pupils showcased excellent performance skills, focus and energy. Thank you to all pupils involved in making it such a successful evening. Year 9 Improvisation Workshops Michael Waters from the Royal Welsh Col- lege of Music and Drama ran acting work- shops for Year 9 Drama pupils in Novem- GCSE Controlled Assessments ber. Year 11 GCSE Drama pupils recently com- pleted their devised examination on Ordi- nary People and Tragedy. All pupils worked hard in lesson time and after-school rehearsals to produce interesting and thought-provoking pieces of work. Students inYear 10 have also worked incredibly hard towards their Aberfan devised assessment pieces. The teachers have been impressed by their level of commitment at after-school rehearsals.
AS Level Audition Workshops Shelley Norton from the Big Talent Agency led Year 12 audition workshops this half The pupils said it was a beneficial experi- term. The pupils learned useful tips regard- ence which helped inspire their work this ing auditions and appreciated working with term. Shelley.
“a beneficial experience which has helped inspire our work this term”
Dylunio a Thechnoleg Mr N Gifford
It has been a very exciting start to the new Year 10&11 academic year in DT. Following a excellent KS3 moderation last term, Year 10 and 11 are set- Year 7 pupils have been working on a wide tling into their range of projects from bottle openers to pil- CAT projects. Students lows. Pupils are enjoying the projects, work- are currently complet- ing in a practical environment and producing ing the design section of their folders in some excellent preparation for the manufacturing stage work. which will begin early next term. The bag project in Year 8 contin- Year 12&13 ues to be a suc- Year 12 students have made a fantastic start on the AS specification. Mark Crothers is cess. Pupils designing a portable water filter for use in have produced developing countries, while Phoebe Christie a range of bags is designing a safe storage system for vinyl including boot records. bags, hand Year 13 students have started work on their bags, tote bags major projects in Food, Textiles and Product and drawstring bags and are enjoying using Design, with Keira Ryan making a settee for the new facilities. The Graphics project, children. The Food students are studying which is based on the redesign of a beach- foods from a range of cultures. Ellie Munroe front cafe, is inspiring some excellent work. in textiles is enthusiastically taken charge of The food projects and designer-inspired elec- the costumes for ‘Aida’ and has been assisted tronic light projects continue to generate a by Yoko Hargreaves great deal of interest and enthusiasm. and Rebecca Finley.
GCSE Open Evening Once again, Open Day Year 9 students have made a fantas- tic start to the was a great suc- GCSE courses and cess for the de- are building upon partment with their KS3 skills. Pupils are looking forward to their next project where they will both staff and pu- be making products in a range of media. pils enjoying the afternoon.
“enjoying working in a practical environment” Design Technology Mr N Gifford
INNOVATIONS AWARD Years 9-13 – The Good Food Show
This term, students from the Year 13 At the end of November, Years 9,10,11 and Product Design visited the WJEC Inno- 13 students attended The Good Food Show vations Award. This national award is an in Birmingham NEC to view a cooking annual event run by the WJEC and dis- demonstration by the Hairy Bikers. Based plays 40 exemplar projects. Students on the release of their new book of tasty diet were impressed by the range and quality recipes from the orient, students were shown of projects on display how to cook by decreasing the fat but not AIDA losing out on any flavour. The show had us all in fits of laughter especially Mr Pepper This year, Mr Pepper has overseen the who is now considering a career in sumo department’s involve- wrestling following a demonstration from ment with the set con- David and Si! struction and has been assisted by Year 11 and After the demonstration, students were en- AS Year 12 Product couraged to explore the show and all the ex- Design students Martin hibits. Year 9 pupils especially enjoyed the Doyle, Phoebe Christie American candy store and came home with and Rowan Lambert- lots of treats that they gladly shared with Jones. Students have Mrs Mead! Year 13 students were drawn to manufactured a range of the cupcake decorating stand and came away set items including with an array of different flavoured icings maps, Egyptian Gods and swords. and decorations. Overall the day was en- joyed by all who attended. Thank you to all Year 13 the students for their excellent behaviour.
Clothes show – 9th December 2014 Mrs Katrina Jones was kind enough to invite Year 13 to visit OP Chocolate fac- On Tuesday the 9th of December, 63 GCSE tory in Merthyr Tydfil. OP Chocolate is and A level Textiles pupils visited the part of a large French corporation and Clothes show live at the NEC in Birming- makes products for Tesco, Morrisons, ham. It was a great opportunity for pupils to Sainsburys and ASDA as well as produc- look at boutique, vintage, branded and de- ing their own brand products. We were signer clothing. Pupils viewed the work of treated to a factory tour (as well as some Designer collections on the Designer cat- free samples) which allowed the class to walk and emerging designers and graduate gain a much better idea of how products shows on the image catwalk. are mass produced as well as the tight Pupils also had the opportunity to attend controls that are involved to ensure that seminars led by British Fashion Commenta- every bar that leaves the factory is safe. tor and MBE Caryn Franklin. Seminars of- The visit assisted the group in their fered valuable insight into the breath of ca- coursework and helped a number of them reers on offer in the industry. Pupils visited in choosing a course to study in univer- the College and University Forum where sity by showing them the possible careers they were able to ask vital questions about available to them on completion. the industry, meet lecturers and other stu- dents and see the work of graduates.
“attended the Good Food Show in Birmingham” Economeg a Gwleidyddiaeth Mr J Crook and Mr G Penny
Gwyleidyddiaeth Economeg Government and Politics students have been Congratulations to Stanwell’s Monetary Pol- extending their understanding of the democ- icy Committee for winning the regional heat ratic processes in the UK and the USA this of the Bank of England’s Two Point Zero term. It has certainly been an intriguing few Challenge. months with regards to events, including the Scottish independence referendum and mid- term elections in the USA, so there has cer- tainly been plenty to discuss and analyse.
Year 13 students have taken a keen interest in US voting behaviour, political parties and pressure groups. Several members of the class have given superb Welsh Bac presentations, Pictured are Jamie Hitchen, Megan Doran, all focusing on key issues; examples include Zola Hargreaves, Carys Warner and Jay the possible 2016 Presidential candidates, the Kapuria. During the competition, they made American political structure, the recent refer- a fifteen minute presentation to representa- endum and the relative influence of pressure tives of the Bank of England, followed by a groups and parties. They also recently partici- demanding ten minute question and answer pated in a fascinating debate to ascertain session. whether US elections are indeed too expen- In their introduction to Economics, Year 9 sive. students have been looking at the issues of scarcity and limited resources. They have also Year 12 students have been examining been exploring the world of work. Pictured whether the UK really needs a written/ below are Year 9 students with the results of codified constitution and whether the Prime their lesson on the benefits of specialisation in Minister currently enjoys too much influence the work place. and authority. They have also studied factors which influence voting behaviour in the UK. These factors include primacy issues such as class, ethnicity and age in addition to other factors which include the role of the media. The students also recently completed a series of presentations on the determinants of voting behaviour in UK elections. Economics in the News Particular reference was made to the role of This month saw the Chancellor George Os- the media and the Americanisation of British bourne making his Autumn statement. Year politics, as well as the legacy of class and par- 12 students took part in a lively debate ques- tisan alignment. tioning the current policies and produced a rival manifesto of their own.
“Stanwell’s Monetary Policy Committee wins ...” Peirianneg Mr K Pepper
Engineering week 2014 staff from Laing O’Rourke, Severn River Following on from Crossings, Techno-Camps, and Stanwell our Engineering and School, girls from Year 8 were able to gain an Construction aware- insight into the world of professional engineer- ness day held back in ing and construction. The objective for the day March, three con- was to highlight to the students the opportuni- secutive days of ties that were open to females in what has been events took place at traditionally a male-dominated industry. the end of Novem- ber.
On Tuesday 18th November, the ECTIB roadshow came to Stanwell and performed to an audience consisting mainly of Year 8 pu- pils. The audience was amazed by the breadth of engineering within society.
Wednesday 19th November saw the launch of our new Engineering club. Pupils from all year groups attended the extra curricular club and spent time developing their problem- solving skills in a range of different contexts.
On Thursday 20th November, girls in Year 8 2 workshops focused on one of the disciplines were afforded the exciting opportunity to ex- involved in the construction of the new £65 perience work in the engineering and con- million Llandough Hospital wing, one work- struction industry. Through a series of engag shop involved the construction of a working ing and challenging workshops delivered by
“work in the engineering and construction industry” Engineering Mr K Pepper
model version of the Second Severn Cross- Go4Set ing and another workshop involved the girls 8 pupils from Year 9 are working with ARUP programming electronic circuits. The final for the duration of the scheme. They have workshop saw the girls firing paper rockets been set the task of designing a zero-carbon across the length of the sports hall! Pupils classroom for a school of the future. They are were surprised at the variety of skills and currently in the initial stages of their project technologies which are required in the engi- which concludes in 3 months’ time. neering and construction industry. Staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed what turned out to be a very busy day.
Engineering in Education Scheme
Two teams from Year 12 have entered the scheme which is now in its 25th year. One group are linked with RWE Npower and the second with Lion Laboratories. All pupils are thoroughly enjoying being involved with the scheme and are making excellent pro- gress towards presenting their solutions to the specific problems posed at the Celtic Manor Resort in April 2015. We are sure that they will represent the school ably at this prestigious event.
“Engineering in Education Scheme” Saesneg Mrs M Williams
Year 13 ‘King Lear’ Lectures
Many English Literature A-Level students en- joyed the ‘King Lear’ lectures that were run by Sovereign Education recently. The speakers were engaging, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Shakespeare’s masterpiece and tragedy. They learned more about his won- Harry Potter Visit derful use of language, the structure of his writing, the characters and their relationships, This November, pupils from Year 7 experi- as well as the important themes. The final enced the magic of Harry Potter at the Warner speaker also referred to Sophocles’ ‘Oedipus Bros. Studios, London. Hogwarts had under- Rex’ which illuminated the comparisons be- gone a magical makeover in time for Christmas tween the texts effectively; a skill that is re- and model castle was made even more breath- quired in the summer examination. taking with a blanket of snow. From the mo- ment the doors to the Great Hall opened, pupils Year 7 Letters to Lesotho experienced the wonders of the wizarding world. Mrs Jones’ Year 7 English class thoroughly Stepping behind the scenes, they experienced enjoyed writing replies to letters they had re- the castle’s festive makeover up close; the ceived from pupils in Lesotho. Some of our iconic Great Hall was decorated for Christmas sixth form students have visited pupils in a using the actual golden partridges, baubles and school there and have worked with the Lesotho props seen in Harry Potter and the Philoso- Trust, a long standing Penarth charity which pher’s Stone. Eight Christmas trees lined the funds Primary Schools and links between Le- Great Hall as well as two long dining tables sotho in Southern Africa and our local commu- dressed with a seasonal feast with prop ver- nity. Stanwell pupils loved reading about their sions of turkeys, hams, fruit, vegetables, snow culture and beautiful scenery and were amazed cakes and real flames licking the plum pud- by the differences between their school and dings! ours. Our pupils eagerly told them all about From practising their wand waving to captur- Penarth and about our daily routines, hobbies ing themselves riding a broomstick through the and lessons. They cannot wait to hear back streets of London, pupils were amazed by the from their penpals in Lesotho and hope they attention to detail the studios offered. Pupils enjoy reading about our pupils’ lives and inter- could also taste some butter-beer as they wan- ests. dered around Privet Drive as the snow fell about them. To Kill a Mockingbird To complete the tour, they had the opportunity to purchase in the gift shop - the most popular In October, Year 10 pupils visited the New purchase being Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Theatre, Cardiff to watch the Regents Park Beans (including puke flavour!) and of course, Production of Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mock- the famous chocolate frogs. ingbird’. The pupils enjoyed the production and their conduct was a credit to the school. “pupils experienced the wonders of the wizarding world” Daearyddiaeth
Mrs H Jarman The Geography department has had a busy traffic counts, environmental surveys and and fun packed term broadening our questionnaires. The results will go towards students’ horizons. their Controlled Assignment on the impact of tourism on the coastal resort of Tenby. As a On Thursday 11th September, 25 Year 13 department we were very fortunate that the geographers were given the fantastic sun shone all day, the only downside was opportunity to visit the University of South that the seagulls pinched our sandwiches! Wales Atrium Campus in Cardiff. During the morning, the students attended lectures on the impacts of climatic hazards in Uganda and sustainable food resources. Both topics are part of the students’ A Level studies and the experience not only provided them with up-to-date information on contemporary geographical themes but also gave them a taster of what University lectures are all about. In the afternoon, the group ventured into Cardiff City Centre for some A level fieldwork, where students collected primary data to help them investigate whether Cardiff can be considered a ‘clone town’. The results At the beginning of October, Year 9 were interesting and provoked much geographers took part in a day of interactive discussion. hazard management provided by the British Cartographic Society in association with the Geographical Association. During the day, entitled ‘The Restless Earth’, the pupils mapped and managed the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami using GIS strategies and Ipad technology. On Wednesday 13th October, 100 excited Year 8 geographers visited Cadbury World to learn more about ‘the Geography of chocolate.’ Pupils were treated to a talk on the location of industry and Cadbury’s Also in September, 155 Year 11 students effects on the global environment as well as visited Tenby in West Wales as part of their touring the factory, tasting lots of chocolate GCSE Geography studies. Whilst in Tenby and enjoying the new 4D film experience. they completed land use maps, pedestrian/
“Geography broadens our horizons” Geography
Mrs H Jarman During the October half term, 50 pupils and 5 staff members from the Geography department travelled to Iceland. The party visited various sites of geographical interest, including Skogafoss waterfall, Strokkur Geysir, Thingvellir National Park, Seltún geothermal area and Hveragerdi geothermal park. Highlights of the visit included a swim in the Blue Lagoon and a walk on the magnificent Solheimajokull glacier. A fantastic time was During the final week of term, 42 Year 12 had by all and we even managed to cram in a students also ventured to the Discovery few snowball fights! Margam Centre, but this time only using it as a base to go off and explore areas of geographical interest across South Wales. While out in the field the students had to complete a physical investigation into flood management on the River Ogmore and a human investigation into two contrasting rural communities. The students had a fantastic time and we have gained some interesting data to analyse in the new year. Finally, members of the Geography Club have been carrying out research in preparation for a new corridor display. The display will be based on the theme of 'Maps On December the 5th, approximately 100 in Literature'. The club have been working Year 7 pupils made the journey west to go to very hard and have shown excellent the Field Studies Council Discovery Margam knowledge of books that contain maps. Centre in Margam Park. Whilst in Margam Books have ranged from Lord of the Rings Park, the pupils investigated the changing by J. R. R. Tolkien to Winnie the Pooh by A. flows of a river as it travels from its source to A. Milne. its mouth. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to get muddy, wet and dirty in Keep up to date with the latest news from the the outdoor classroom while hopefully geography department by picking up some important geographical following us on Twitter: Stanwell skills along the way. Geography@GEOG2XL
“Geography is a subject that holds the key to our future” Hanes Mr G Morgan
It has been another exceptionally busy and ber and thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the eventful term in the History Department. The Tower of London, especially seeing the place October Open Evening provided pupils and where Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard parents alike with the opportunity to investi- were executed. They also had a great time ex- gate several different aspects of the First ploring the cultural side to London; in particu- World War. Topics included recruitment, the lar visiting Covent Garden and seeing War daily life of a soldier and censorship. Horse in the West End.
Year 9 students have begun the GCSE course with a highly impressive attitude and have been investigating the key problems and chal- lenges facing the USA in the 1920s. Events studied have included Prohibition and Gang- sters, Immigration and the treatment of black Americans. They have all made an encourag- ing start to the GCSE course and should be commended. Continuing on from their superb progress last year, Year 10 have been studying the Weimar Republic with particular focus on Pupils were also given a chance to write a the political problems faced by the Weimar personal letter to the unknown soldier. Many Republic, hyperinflation and the growth of the guests were bowled over by the quality of Nazi Party. work displayed in the WWI art exhibition. History Club has continued to attract many Year 11 are currently examining the problems interested and enthusiastic historians. All of faced by Britain, 1945-1951. Topics have in- the members have been eager to learn about cluded the creation of the Welfare State, the History outside the classroom and have thor- Problems of Housing and the Festival of Brit- oughly enjoyed the range of activities. ain. They should also be proud of the impres- sive exam results they achieved in the summer. History pupils have studied a lot of exciting issues this term. In Year 7, pupils have been Finally, congratulations to Georgina Bartlett, learning about the Battle of Hastings and who Katie Black, became King of England in 1066. They are Lowri Thomas, looking forward to studying how William the Emma Thorne Conqueror overcame his problems and life in and Jess Vining, the Medieval period. who spoke at the Historical Asso- Year 8 pupils have enjoyed studying all about ciation Great De- the Tudors during this Autumn term. Topics bate competition have included Henry VIII and his six wives in Cardiff. Spe- and The Spanish Armada. In addition to cial congratula- learning in the classroom, 52 very excited tions should go to Year 8 pupils also visited London in Decem- Lowri Thomas who won the Cardiff Heat.
“Congratulations should go to Lowri Thomas who won the Cardiff Heat” Technoleg Gwybodaeth
Mr P Davies
Sixth Form Key Stage 3
Year 12 computing students enjoyed a Both year groups have worked well throughout Computer Taster Day at The University of the term brushing up on their e-safety and South Wales earlier this term. The event spreadsheet skills. There were many pupils in introduced them to careers in computing, Year 8 who achieved full marks in the recent spreadsheet exam, including: Daniel Cozma, Rowan Higgins, Lucy Jones, James Steele and Denis Yang. Year 7 pupils have enjoyed working with graphics packages to design a vehicle and character using vector tools, creating some imaginative and intricate work.
After School Clubs games design programming, social There are a number of after school clubs for engineering and the issues facing modern pupils at all key stages; these include a Games computer scientists. Following this visit, we Design Club, Raspberry Pi Club and a Key Stage are looking to develop a series of after school 4 Club. Pupils should see their classroom teachers workshops in conjunction with the university for more information. and Technocamps for all pupils in the new Year. Hour of Code
Pupils have taken part in a week long ‘Hour of Code’ scheme to introduce them to the joys of computer programming. One of the themes for this year is based on the film ‘Frozen’.
Key Stage 4
Year 11 pupils have been working hard this term on the ‘Developing Web Products’ module for their GCSE. Pupils recently sat a More Able and Talented mock exam in preparation for their exam on 16th January 2015. A revision booklet and We are working with our local primary feeder video clips are on Moodle (ICT GCSE schools to provide an introduction to computer CIDA 2014-15) to support pupils. programming for a group of More Able and Year 11 Computer Science students have been Talented pupils in Years 5 and 6. Pupils were learning to code in Python during the past introduced to some of the key concepts in term and will be starting a controlled computer programming to hopefully stimulate an assessment after Christmas. interest in coding.
“a series of afternoon workshops” Mathemateg Mr A Meddins
It has been another busy term in the Maths We also had the Senior Challenge in Novem- department with, again, the main focus being ber for Years 12 and 13 students. Following the November GCSE exams for Year 11. this, Leo Tucker and Balaji Krishna (Year Homework Club on Monday evenings was 13) qualified for the BMO1, a 3 1/2 hour paper well attended and hopefully these extra ses- which includes complex problems. Also Sally sions, alongside the past paper revision dur- Jones and Katie Macleod (Year 13) qualified ing lesson time will prove beneficial as we for the Senior Kangaroo Challenge. We look eagerly await the results in early January. A forward to finding out how they did! The inter- special thank you to members of the 6th form mediate and junior individual challenges will who helped out during these after school ses- take place over the next few months which sions as part of their community participation will involve Years 7-11. Find out how these all for their Welsh Baccalaureate and also to went in future newsletters and on the news up- Mark, our catering manager, who organised dates on our school website. the food for the Breakfast Club revision ses- sions that ran before the 2nd exam! A team of Year 13 students took part in a 6th form quiz run by Glamorgan University. Over During the summer holidays Sally Jones (of 250 teachers and students from various schools Year 12—pictured below) attended the Sum- attended a very enjoyable occasion! It is ex- mer School for Girls. Here she and forty tremely pleasing to report that “Andy’s An- other girls took part in an intensive week of gels”, a team consisting of Year 13 students mathematics including sessions on geometry, Andreas Asprou, Balaji Krishna, Jack Da- polynomials and group theory. Sally was se- vies, Leo Tucker and Jay Kapuria (all seen lected for the event due to exceptional per- below receiving their trophy) finished in 2nd formance in the UKMT challenges. Since place, a fantastic achievement! September, fourteen pupils have taken part in the Girls Mathematical Olympiad which is a paper designed to challenge the pupils (pictured below before the test).
Once again the ‘Maths Mindbenders’ on Open Day was a great success. Many current and potential pupils enjoyed the five-puzzle treas- ure hunt around the Department. Those who completed the puzzles received a certificate and a prize. This year, we again ran a Simon Says competition which was won by Ffion Ross of Sully Primary - da iawn ti!
“sessions on geometry, polynominals and group theory” Media & Film Y Cyfryngau a Ffilm Mr I O’Rourke
We are now in our fourth year of teaching A mixed group of Media and Film students also Media Studies from Year 9 and our new co- attended a special viewing of the classic South hort of students is more enthusiastic than African film, ‘Tsotsi,’ at Chapter Arts and par- ever. Pupils who have started particularly ticipated in an enthralling Q & A session with well are: Hannah Fletcher, Connor Evans, the lead, Presely Chweneyagae. Amandine Ware, Dan Thomas, Kate Beeslee and Dylan McKee. This term, the Year 13 BTEC Creative Media students have been working on planning and As a department we have also supported Stanwell’s senior production of ‘Aida’, pro- viding the poster, programme and back-stage support. As you can see from the pictures below, cast members rehearsed in earnest for some time!
Years 10 & 11 have been working hard on their controlled assessments and have just sat
creating their own factual radio programme podcasts. They have researched existing shows and proposed original new ideas that they are currently recording. Special mention should go to Katie Way, Gabrielle Williams, Chloe Saliba and Paige Barry for their original ideas.
Year 12 students have been offered a new and exciting BTEC pathway - they now have a their end of year exams. Pupils of note so far choice between the radio industry and the TV are: Sophie Egerstrom (10); Eli Jennings and film industry. Lots of our students have (10); Lucy Dutfield (10); Saumik Dhar opted for the new pathway and are currently (10); Emily Geen (11); Megan Jones (11) filming and editing shorts for new and original and Beth Macmillan (11). programmes. We look forward to seeing the fin- ished products! AS Film Studies students are once again readying themselves to make some amazing films in the new year. The group recently attended a viewing of the classic film-noir, ‘The Big Sleep’, at Penarth Pier Cinema. This local independent cinema has provided Stanwell students with an excellent facility for seeing classic film texts on the big screen.
“an excellent facility for seeing classic film texts” Ieithoedd Modern
Mrs T Davis Open Day
One of the highlights of the term was the ever–popular Europa Café on Open Day. There was a fabulous selection of cakes, kindly baked by our wonderful students. The ‘Decorate a cup cake’ and ‘Best large
Large cake category 1st place: Harry Newman, Year 10 2nd place: Anna Hughes, Year 7 cake’ competition took place again and 3rd place: the entries were ‘délicieux/ lecker’ and Yola Bailey, Year 8 very creative.
Small cake category We also had a languages Joint 1st place: Lucy Jones and Zoya quiz which was won by Yousef of Year 8 Guillaume Bigsby (Y9). This is the second time he 2nd place: Carys Thomas, Year 8 has won the quiz (with a little help from mum) and he is clearly hard to beat!
Many thanks to all staff, pupils and of course, parents, for helping us out by either baking or visiting the café.
“the ever-popular Europa cafe” MFL Mrs T Davis
Paris Trip
On the international front, Miss Cross and Mrs Symonds will be taking a group of 109 Year 8 pupils to Paris in March next year. This is a joint venture with the Welsh department to sample the St. David’s Day celebrations which take place in Disneyland Paris. Pupil Achievements
Lots of pupils in French and German have been working hard this term and we have awarded a record number of merit points and certificates. These pupils have then been en- tered into the monthly raffle draws and there have been lots of lucky winners.
These include:
In German: Year 8 : Jessie Lieu Year 9 : Bethany Cameron Year 10 : Naomi Hills Pupils will also be enjoying a boat trip down the Seine, a visit to the Eiffel Tower In French: and to the cathedral of Notre Dame. Year 7 : Lloyd Clarke Year 8 : Ethan Mulcahy Year 9 : Stanley Murphy-Johns Year 10 : Lauren Stephens
The MFL Depart- ment wishes you all “Joyeux Noël “ and “einen guten Rutsch ins Neu- jahr!“
Paris 2014
“Lots of pupils in French and German have been working hard this term” Cerddoriaeth
Ms K Lomas
The start of the new academic year has been a The production is a real team effort and we are busy and enjoyable one for the Music depart- so grateful to all staff who gave so freely of ment. Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level their time to support this huge undertaking. classes have all been working towards practi- Preparations for the Senior Production began cal examinations, controlled assessments and in September, when staff undertook the diffi- busily preparing composition folios. In addi- cult process of casting the musical. Over 100 tion, extra-curricular ensemble rehearsals, students attended the auditions for principal production rehearsals, concert trips, work- roles, and many students presented first class shops and performances have all contributed performances. Following extensive delibera- to making this term a real success. tions, Sam Jennings and Verity Tucker were I would particularly like to thank all pupils given the two lead roles. involved with extra-curricular groups this term for their commitment and dedication; may it continue all year! I would also like to formally welcome our two new members of staff Mr Giles and Miss Ghazi-Torbati.
Senior Production 2014 - Aida
The Senior Production is, without doubt, one of the highlights of our school year. The pro- duction culminates in a run of four perform- ances (this year on December 15th-18th inclu- sive), and sees a cast, orchestra and crew of Rehearsals began towards the end of Septem- over 200 students supported by staff from the ber with students performing a showcase of Music, Drama, DT, Art, Media, and Mainte- numbers in the school Open Evening on Tues- nance departments, perform in Stanwell’s pur- day 21st October (pictured above). Those in pose built auditorium. the audience for the event were so impressed with the quality of the performance, despite the event taking place so early in the rehearsal process. The music for Aida is scored for full orchestra and our talented students in Year 7-13 once again rose to the ambitious task of performing such a demanding work. The challenge of this cannot be underestimated and we praise all members of the production orchestra for their commitment and hard work. “thank all pupils involved with extra-curricular groups this term” Music
Ms K Lomas
Pupils perform at WMC Peter Karrie visits Stanwell!
As part of the preparations for the production, West End star Peter Karrie visited the on Friday 7th November a group of 40 stu- school in November to work with the princi- dents from Years 10 to 13 visited the Wales pal cast of Aida. Peter has had a long asso- Millennium Centre to publicise the show. ciation with the school and last visited in Year 13 students Tom Chandler and Re- 2011 to tie in with the premiere of the becca Thompson compered the concert, schools edition of The Phantom of the Op- which featured a range of solo and chorus era and we were delighted to welcome him numbers. The performance was highly praised to the school once more. by members of the public and the proud fam- ily and friends who attended the event. The students were absolutely thrilled to re- ceive advice and guidance from such a leg- endary figure and are sure that his words will give their performances an extra boost!
Kev McCurdy Stage Fighting Workshop
The action of Aida features an intricate sword fighting sequence and Stage-Fighting Chore- Peter Karrie discussing characterisation ographer Kev McCurdy visited the school on with Luke Morley (Year 13) Tuesday 11th November in order to add a fi- nal polish to these scenes.
The realism achieved by students was abso- lutely jaw-dropping and the workshop was enjoyed immensely by all involved.
The principal cast listening intently!
“The students were absolutely thrilled to receive advice from such a legendary figure” Music
Ms K Lomas
Year 9, 10 and 11 Trip to Lord of the Flies Careers in Music Talk
On October 23rd, a group of Year 9, 10 and Pete Whittard from the Institute of Contem- 11 GCSE Performing Arts students attended a porary Music Performance visited the de- contemporary dance performance of the clas- partment in November to discuss career sic story Lord of the Flies choreographed by paths in music such as session performance Matthew Bourne. and composing; he also provided valuable insider information on the industry in gen- Many students opting for the GCSE Perform- eral. ing Arts course are dancers and they in par- In addition to the currently offered A Level ticular relished the opportunity to watch live Music and Music Technology, the Music performers in action! Many thanks to Miss department also intends to offer BTEC Per- Ghazi-Torbati for organising the trip. forming Arts (L3 Double Award) to stu- Open Evening dents next year. More information will be available at Year 11 Options Evening. A short concert was given at the school Open Evening on Tuesday 21st October to show- case the talents of our extra-curricular vocal groups.
Pupils in ‘Outsiders’ KS3 Boys’ Choir, Junior Girls’ Choir and Senior Choir performed a programme of popular songs that included Fix You, Rude and Livin’ on a Prayer. Visitors to the school were so impressed with the high standards displayed by students, well done to Year 12 Music Technology Trip to the all! Atrium Campus
On Thursday 11th September, Year 12 A Level Music Technology students attended a day of workshops at the Atrium campus (part of the University of South Wales) to experience taster sessions in song writing, music production and mixing. They also experienced a tour of the state of the art facilities. All students thoroughly enjoyed the day and agreed it added an extra dimension to their A Level studies.
“All students thoroughly enjoyed the day and agreed it added an extra dimension to their A Level studies.” Music
Ms K Lomas
Year 12/13 Concert Trip Mrs Richards’ Celebration Concert
On October 1st, a group of Year 12 and 13 Following the retirement of Mrs J Richards students attended a concert at the RWCMD last academic year, a surprise concert was or- given by the London Haydn Quartet. ganised in her honour, to celebrate the tre- The students were thrilled to watch the per- mendous legacy she leaves behind at Stan- formance in which musicians used period in- well. struments, producing an interesting and au- Over 200 students from every year she has thentic sound. taught at the school presented numbers from The experience will no doubt prove especially past productions, special compositions and useful to Year 13 students who are studying meaningful pieces of music spanning across the development of the string quartet as part her 23 years at Stanwell. The concert culmi- of their A Level Music studies. Many thanks nated in a group performance of favourite to Mr Sambell for organising the trip. numbers including California Dreamin’ and
Oxjam Penarth The Rhythm of Life. Mrs Connor, together with Mrs Richards’
family, successfully planned and co-ordinated the concert which involved contacting stu- dents around the globe! The concert was a truly unique and special event, befitting such a well loved and respected teacher. We wish
Mrs Richards well for the next chapter in her life. Music in the Vale 2014
Stanwell School once again played host to the Year 13 student Martin Griffiths along with annual ‘Music in the Vale’ contest for young a superb team of assistants (pictured above) musicians on the 15th and 16th November. organised ‘Oxjam’, a mini music festival, in order to raise funds for Oxfam that took place It is always a pleasure on October 14th. to welcome the com- petition to the school Featuring alongside a host of local musicians which sees many en- were Stanwell pupils Ben Dain-Smith, Cur- tries from Stanwell tis-Lee McDonnell, Luke Morley and Rhys pupils; this year Year Woolmer. Praise must go to all students in- 9 GCSE musician volved who raised a fantastic £500 for such a Maddy Carver won worthy cause and produced a well-run event. the ‘Junior Singer’
“a truly unique and special event” Music
Ms K Lomas
Children in Need Concert 2014
The Music department was delighted to sup- port the concert given for Year 7 pupils as part of the fundraising activities for Children in Need.
Countless pupils performed with ensembles and as soloists, many thanks to all who gave their time so freely. Mr Baldwin - compere extraordinaire!
National Ensemble Success
We are so proud of the many students who represent Stanwell School in county orches- tras, bands and choirs and this term has seen a number of students accepted as part of Welsh and national ensembles.
Year 13 students and keen singers Alasdair Cavaye and Martin Griffiths were Senior Choir performing ‘Stay with me’ ac- awarded placed on the National Youth companied by Year 11 student Orla Ember- Choir of Wales and fellow Year 13 student son and Year 9 student Rhys Woolmer Peter McDonough has been accepted on to the National Youth Brass Band of Wales and the National Youth Wind Band of Wales.
Year 9 student Niamh Bannister has won a place in the National Children's Choir of Great Britain, she is also a budding opera star and will perform as part of the “Let’s make an opera” project at the RWCMD in February. Year 7 student and double bassist Jacob Bannister has been successful in gaining a place on the National Children’s Chamber Girls’ Choir Performing ‘Just the Orchestra of Great Britain. Well done to all Way you Are’ from ‘Pitch Perfect’ students!
“We are so proud of the many students who represent Stanwell School in county orchestras, bands and choirs” Music
Ms K Lomas
Music Department Twitter Extra-Curricular Groups—January
Follow the department’s Twitter feed Preparations will begin in January for the @Music2XL for the latest updates on extra- music department Spring Concert which curricular groups, trip news, curriculum infor- takes place on Wednesday 18th March. mation and more! The concert will involve over 300 pupils performing in an array of ensembles and will culminate in the traditional medley of songs performed by all pupils in Year 7. PTA Christmas Market Performance Rehearsals for the following extra-curricular The Christmas Market held at the school on groups will be taking place: Saturday November 29th was a fantastic event that got all who attended in a festive mood. Monday - Outsiders KS3 Boys’ Choir, Sen- The Junior Orchestra and Junior and Senior ior Orchestra, Senior Jazz vocal groups performed carols and Christmas Tuesday - Rock Academy Wales (see Miss songs alongside other popular favourites such Lomas or visit as Thinking out Loud, Troublemaker and I www.rockacademywales.com for further Dreamed a Dream. Soloists Huw Boucher, details) Emma Davies, Orla Emberson, Alex Wednesday - Junior Girls’ Choir, String Haines, Harmony Hewlett, Sam Jennings, Group Curtis-Lee McDonnell, Verity Tucker and Thursday - Brass Band Henry Waddon also presented items, includ- Friday - Senior Choir, Senior Girls’ Choir, ing a stellar arrangement of Stars from Les Barbershop and Junior Orchestra Miserables. Performers were warmly received and a good time was had by all! Further details are available from any mem- ber of the Music department team. If stu- dents have not attended an extra-curricular group up to this point they are extremely welcome to join.
We look forward to welcoming parents and friends of the school to the concert.
Junior Orchestra performing carols
“Preparations will begin in January for the Music department spring concert tak- ing place on Wednesday 18th March.” Astudiarthau Corfforol Mr I Summerfield
Football
Years 7, 8, 9 and 11 teams have all progressed through the Cardiff and Vale Schools’ Cup and reached the 3rd round. The next fixtures are due to be played after Christmas. All teams have played with great determination and produced excellent team performances to see off tough competition. Boys’ Cross Country
The cross country team have been training hard and luckily enjoyed good weather dur- ing their races this season. The following have competed throughout the autumn term in the Cardiff & Vale Schools’ league matches and have been selected for the Car- diff and Vale Schools’ Cross Country team to race in January.
Year 7 - Jack Dunning, Jamie Cook, Outstanding performances have come from: Toby Warlow. Year 7 – Will Lloyd, Ellis Selman and Devon Tyso. Year 8 – Gabriel Howard, Year 8 - Louis Spencer, Callum Russell, Louis Foscolo and Harri Ainsworth. Year 9 Rory Skinner, Reuben Jones, Nicholas – Ellis Dibble, Lucas Murray and Luke Hague-Jones. Warlow. Year 11 – Ethan Hutchings, Harry Year 9 - James Dawson. Williams and Ben Stewart.
The Year 10s and the Senior team had tough Year 10 - Antonio Peacock, Jack McCon- draws, but fought hard against well organised key, Rhys Jones. teams. Special mention goes to :- Year 10 – Adam Hearne, Richard Lee and Tommy Year 11 – Alex Langrish. Friel. Senior team – Jacob Frost, Josh Lewis and Zac Dyer. Year 12 - David Flanigan. The following are representing Cardiff & the Vale Schools’ football teams in their respec- Additional team members who have shown tive age groups – Year 7 – Dylan Lyle, outstanding commitment are Daniel Jones, James Good. Year 8 – Adam Nilsen; Year 9 Owain Thomas and Alec Smith. – Callum Eva, Lucas Murrey, Ellis Dibble.
“representing Cardiff and the Vale Schools’ teams” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield
Girls’ Basketball The girls have had a very good season so far with the Year 10 and 11 teams obtaining two wins against Cwm Rhymni School. They were also entered into the Welsh Schools’ basketball competition at the House of Sport in Cardiff in November. Here they played against a number
of teams in the Vale of Glamorgan and st achieved 1 place in the regional qualifiers. They are now eagerly awaiting the finals in January. All the girls thoroughly enjoyed the day and were complimented on their high stan- dard of basketball by many coaches who ob- served their matches. They were outstanding assets to Stanwell School.
The Year 7, 8 and 9 teams have also made a good start to the year. Their enthusiasm to par-
Rhys Jones and the cross-country teams
ticipate and improve their skills has been out- standing and all the girls have worked ex- tremely hard. The Year 7 and 8 teams were en- tered into the 5x60 girls’ basketball competition in December where they played against a num- ber of teams in the Vale of Glamorgan and
achieved 4th and 5th place overall. As a result of the high standard of girls’ basket- ball in the South Wales area, there is now a girls’ basketball league that has been set up from December for KS3 and 4. This is a long
“1st place in regional qualifiers” Physical Education Mr I Summerfield awaited opportunity for our girls to demon- over 400 pupils receiving an award for show- strate their ability in this field and they are ing a commitment to school based sports. The now very excited to begin their league fixtures guest speaker was Mr Dale McIntosh (Former in January. Welsh and Pontypridd No.8 and currently Car- Special mention goes to Emily Skinner, Car- diff Blues defence coach) who gave a heartfelt mela Hermogeno, Cora Wall and Niamh speech about his sporting career, sending a Sultana who have been selected to represent clear message to pupils about hard work, pas- the Welsh U16s and U14s girls’ squad this sion and enjoyment. year. Well done to all! Rugby at Stanwell continues to go from strength to strength since we have been Boys’ Basketball awarded the WRU School of Rugby Status. The KS3 team were entered into a 5x60 bas- With over 150 boys and girls now playing ketball competition in December where they rugby as an extra-curricular activity in school, played against a number of teams in the Vale it is proving to be a very popular choice of rec- reation. Hopefully with the continued support of Glamorgan. The KS4 team was also en- from Old Penarthians RFC and Penarth RFC, tered into the Welsh Schools’ competition this will continue for many seasons to come. where they came up against fierce competi- tion. Special mention goes to George Kynas- ton and Sam Thomas who have kindly given up their time to coach the boys’ basketball team this year.
Sports Awards Evening
Year 7 rugby
This year has seen an excellent start for the
Year 7 rugby team who are unbeaten at present
in the Vale of Glamorgan League, with excel-
lent wins against Bro Morgannwg, Cowbridge
and Barry Boys. The team is well led by
Charlie Jowett at No.8 and is well supported
by Jack Harris, Oliver Evans, Curtis Finch
and Jake Ringer in the forwards. The backs
have capitalised on the robust performances of The third annual School Sports Awards eve- the forwards and have scored some excellent ning was held at the beginning of the summer tries; well done to Carter Staples and Will term and was yet again a huge success with
“Selected to represent the Welsh U16s” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield
Lloyd who have benefited from the tireless currently representing the Vale of Glamorgan work of some very talented players such as Schools’ at Under 15s level, these include; Steffan Crimp, Will Doran, Lloyd Clarke Geraint Williams, Jack Vowles, Ben Jones, and Jamie Cook, they have all contributed to Jack Lee, Thaine Baker, Niall McSorley, the outstanding performances of the team. Tom McSorley, Josh Lewis and Luke Keane- Adams. There has also been the introduction of Year 8 rugby some promising new players such as Richard Lee, Jonathan Bennet and Tommy Friel. The Year 8 rugby team is again proving to be an excellent all-round side which has been Year 11 rugby boosted by a number of new players who have gained in confidence throughout the term. The Year 11 rugby squad has had an excellent Evan Lloyd is again the stand-out player in the start to the season winning the Vale League forwards who has been well supported by comfortably and progressing through to the next Ethan Mills, Max Crandon and Evan Dyer. round of the Welsh Cup. Players such as Will Aled Rees has been orchestrating the backs Gale, Spencer Robinson, Joshua James, Rhys from scrum half and has been well supported Picton, Rhys Jones, Morgan Rees and Tom by Matt Wiltshire, Cameron Sultana and Marsh have also all represented the Senior 1st Nick Hague-Jones. Early season losses XV this year. Finally, a big congratulation goes against Cowbridge and Bro Morgannwg and to Owen Lloyd for getting selected for the Car- and an excellent win against Barry Boys have diff Blues. put the Year 8 team in with an excellent chance of making the Vale of Glamorgan Fi- Senior rugby nals in May. The senior rugby team this year saw the ap- Year 9 rugby
The Year 9 rugby team has started off their season in a very positive way. They have con- vincingly won games against St Richard Gwyn, Llantwit Major and Barry. George Cowley, Henry Kynaston, Ben Hanson and Matthew Barber have been the stand out players with a number of their team mates also putting up some excellent displays. eThe hard work must now continue in order to succeed in the Vale and Welsh cup competitions. pointment of deputy head boy Matthew Holder Year 10 rugby as captain. Matthew is an excellent role model for all rugby players at Stanwell and continu- The Year 10 rugby squad has once again ously sets high standards of himself, both on started very well in the Vale schools’ league. and off the pitch. The rest of the 30 man squad The team consists of a number of boys who are is oozing with talent with players such as Owen
“excellent role model for all rugby players” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield
Congratulations also go to Sam Laity who has continued to represent the Crawshays. A highlight of the season so far for the team is winning on Cardiff Arms Park against a very physical St David’s team.
Netball
Year 7
The Year 7a team has started the season off well with a draw against St Richard Gwyn and wins against Cowbridge, Llantwit and Bro Morgannwg. They are a strong and talented Year 8 team and their future in the upcoming county tournament looks promising. There are a num- The Year 8a netball team has continued to ber of key players who contribute to the game. dominate in their matches with wins against The team consists of Alissa Courderley, St.Richard Gwyn, Llantwit and Bro Mor- Niamh Sultana, Agatha Leach, Marcy gannwg. A number of the girls have been se- Webbe, Kacie O’Hanlon, Natayah Birchall, lected for the LA HUB development squad Poppy Rapley and Imogen Williams. and are showing real potential. The 8b team have also had a number of matches within the Vale and have won some and lost some. In the recent Year 8b netball tournament, the team finished 8th out of 22 schools within the county.
Year 9
The Year 9 netball squad has had a number of matches and all the girls have made progress throughout the year. Both teams have played matches within the Vale and although they are The Year 7b netball team has also started the yet to win a match, they are improving every season off well with wins against St Richard match and working hard in training on their Gwyn, Llantwit, Cowbridge and Bro Mor- skills. gannwg. There have been a number of key players in the b team and special mention goes Years 10 and 11 to Tia Donnelly-John who has been shooting The Year 10 netball team played in the recent well in every match. rd The upcoming 7b netball tournament will al- Year 10 tournament and came 3 out of 4 in low the girls to see how they fare against their round. In the Year 11 tournament the other teams in the county. girls lost by one goal to Cathedral School
“showing real potential” Physical
Education Mr I Summerfield
which meant they finished 2nd in the group. Congratulations to Bella Birch Hurst who was selected for the U16 Cardiff and theVale county squad.
Trampolining
Trampolining club has proved popular again this term with both boys and girls. After Christ- mas there will be an opportunity for those still waiting to attend the club to come along and join us on Mondays after school from 3 -
4.30pm.
Senior netball Many of our trampolinists attended the Welsh Congratulations to Tizzie Birch Hurst (Year Schools’ trampolining championships in No- 12) who was also was selected for the U18 vember. For many, it was their first ever com- Cardiff and The Vale netball squad. Tizzie also petition in this discipline and despite some ex- made the Welsh U17 netball squad. pected nerves they performed very well with some very pleasing individual scores on the Girls’ cross country day.
There has been some good individual runners Our U14 girls’ team, consisting of Bethan this year in the cross country team with many Woodley, Taiya Jones, Flora McWilliam and girls running for the first time for the school. Caitlin Hancock, achieved 3rd place. Well In Year 7, Scarlett Russell and Darcey Harry done to the girls on this great result. have performed well in the league races with Scarlett finishing in the top 5 in all races. Congratulations to George Lush and Taiya
Jones who both achieved 3rd place in their Isobel Brown (Year 8 ) and Taiya Jones (Year 9) continue to run well and along with individual categories and have now secured Scarlett have been selected to represent the a place in the zonal round of the competition county in January at Blackweir. in Cambridge in the New Year.
Congratulations to all who took part. A Merry Christmas to all club members!
“selected for the Welsh U17 netball squad” Seicoleg Miss K Collins
A2 Summer Results Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
We were delighted by the performance of This year we had the some of our A2 students in August. Due to opportunity to get a their hard-work and commitment, Dominic CBT therapist in to Bryan, Bethany Hawkins, Wilfred Howard, speak to our students. Kate Lewis and Luke Waddon gained A*’s Jeny D’Aubyn is a overall. Wilfred Howard and Luke Waddon qualified therapist have gone on to study Psychology at univer- who agreed to come sity and we wish them the best of luck. in and speak to stu- dents about the tech- AS Psychology niques and methods that she uses, as well as her career journey. As AS Psychology students have made an enthu- part of their exam in Year 12 students must be siastic start to the year. They have been study- able to describe what happens in therapy, and ing the development of psychological ap- then in Year 13 they need to be able to evaluate proaches through time and have created some the therapy. Students were very engaged as she excellent pieces of work. discussed topics such as phobias and depression with them. When asked, students said that Early in the term, students were asked to cre- speakers are useful as they are able to put as- ate models from Play-Doh to demonstrate pects from lesson in to real life examples. their understanding of some of Freud’s con- cepts. More recently they were asked to create Health and Social Care an animation about cognitive theories. They all rose to the challenge by writing their We have our biggest intake of Year 12 students scripts and then filming or animating. Below to date this year and they have made a good is a still from a piece created by Louis De start to the course. Health and Social Care is an Claire and Will Rotherham. applied A Level and so we are consistently striving to frame the course in the context of real life settings. To enable us to do that this year we have had a number of speakers in to talk about their jobs.
Rebecca Cadman, the deputy head teacher of Barry Island primary school, came in to discuss her job role and issues around early years’ care with our double award class.
Nuno Mendes, a youth substance misuse
worker, came in to speak to our single award class about the skills and qualities required to do his job. Many thanks to all our outside speakers for their contributions to the students’
“Speakers are useful as they are able to put aspects from lessons in to real life examples.” Addysg Grefyddol Mrs J Skilton
Open Day RE Club The RE Department had a steady stream of Members of RE Club have worked very hard in visitors during the evening. Artefact displays preparing the decorations for the annual St. provided a colourful background and visitors Augustine’s Christmas Tree Festival. This year’s thoughtfully contributed to our Hope for the chosen theme is, ‘Our Welsh Christmas Poet- World postcard collection. When President Tree’. Our theme is influenced by the late Dr. Obama visited a school in Newport during Joseph Parry (1841-1903), one of the most fa- the NATO Summit, pupils handed him their mous of all Welsh composers, who is buried in hopes for the world and we decided to build the churchyard at St. Augustine's. He became the on this idea; creating a ‘Hope wall display’ first Professor of Music at the University College and devising a unit of working identifying of Wales at Aberystwyth. The pupils have also people such as Nobel Peace Prize winner written their own poems and have chosen their Malala Yousafzai (pictured below) who in- favourite Christmas poems as well as a selection spire Hope for the World. of Welsh poems to link the themes of Christmas, Cymraeg and the Community.
RE Charity of the Year
RE club members decided we ought to have a community focus for our charity fundrais- ing in RE this year. They researched 3 chari- Pictured are RE club members: Emily Walters, ties with local links and during open day visi- Tom Burge, Matthew George, Zoya Yousef, tors were asked to vote for the charity they and Lucy Jones. would like to support. All pupils who study RE in Stanwell have also been voting and the Learner Voice organisation which has been chosen is Ty We recently had our first meeting of the year for Gwyn care home in Penarth. For the rest of the RE Learner Voice. Miss Tutthill led the KS3 this academic year RE club will be working group, Mrs Skilton led KS4 and Miss Norman out ways pupils at Stanwell can support the led KS5. We had a very successful and produc- chosen charity. tive meeting with some brilliant suggestions to implement in the new term. It was a valuable op- portunity to share department successes as well as discussing areas for development. All pupils approached the meeting with maturity, making insightful comments and observations. It was also lovely to hear their continued enjoyment of the subject. We look forward to our next session! Zoya Yousef posting her vote! “community focus for our charity fundraising”
Gwyddoniaeth
Dr H Roberts
Applied Science
A number of outside speakers have visited to see the Applied Science classes. STEM Ambassador Mike Smith gave a lecture to explain many of the industrial aspects of the course, while Dylan Carter, a Welsh Assembly Government Energy Manager, spoke to the pupils about energy production and conservation. We are very grateful for the time given up by these speakers as the pupils all found the talks motivating and interesting, as well as helpful with their coursework. dropped 6 marks in all three of his AS Level exams, with Jack Davies and Jay Kapuria also achieving excellent results. Open Day was a great success with bumper crowds coming to watch the ‘Flashes and Bangs’ demonstrations. The Chemistry staff were ably assisted by Maddy Carver, Ellen Driveman, Karishma Krishna, Mila Monaghan, Sarah Pascoe, Libero Tassinari and Andrew te Water Naude. The pupils impressed the visitors with their knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject, as
well as their competence when doing the Chemistry The Chemistry department has made a very busy demonstrations. and productive start to the academic year with Biology numbers of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils completing their GCSE controlled assessment Examination classes have been very busy tasks. This is an important part of the final grade this term, with GCSE pupils in Year 10 and and all pupils have been mature and diligent in their approach to the work. Many pupils will be 11 completing controlled assessments as well completing external exams in January, and have as preparing for examinations in January. been working well both in lessons and at homework club after school. We wish all the Pupils and students have made a number of pupils the best of luck for their January exams. visits, most notably Year 12, who attended a very insightful genetics conference in The AS Level results in the summer were good December at St. David's Hall, organised by with some outstanding individual performances. GenePark Wales. Lecturers from a variety of Of particular note was Balaji Krishna who only
“Many pupils will be completing external exams in January”
Dr H Roberts Science
universities gave talks on subjects ranging Physics from epigenetics to the effect of drugs on the body. Pupils also had the opportunity to talk It has been a busy term within the Physics to university representatives about courses department, with many classes in Year 10 and 11 completing controlled assessment tasks for their GCSE courses. All have risen to the challenge to succeed. AS level results in the summer produced some excellent individual achievements notably from Jack Davies and Balaji Krishna who both achieved over 90% of the total marks. Year 11 GCSE results improved with an increase in the overall pass rate alongside some outstanding performances by Sayalie Borade, William Seeley, Sally Jones and James Senior. Year 10 Physics module results were excellent with the following pupils they would like to study. It was a day achieving full UMS scores so far in both thoroughly enjoyed by all. Year 9 pupils modules; Basil Crack, Izaak Lee, Seren attended a lecture by Professor Anthony Marsh, Joseph Short and Jonathan Campbell at the Pier Pavilion in Penarth on Wright. Well done to all our students. Open the subject of evolution and the role of Welsh day drew large crowds with many scientist Alfred Russell Wallace. attempting to blow out candles with an Air- zooka and watch the ever-youthful Mr West Finally a special mention for Emma perform the balloon and bed of nails demo. Donovan who completed her Nuffield He set a new record in kg before the balloon Bursary placement in the summer. She is burst! pictured at the presentation evening at Techniquest, showing the results of her Learner Voice research into flexibility of patients with back The most recent development in Science has pain. been the introduction of a Learner Voice group. The group is made up of pupils from I would like to remind Year 12 students that all Key Stages and discusses areas that may they can now apply for the Nuffield Bursary need to be developed, as well as sharing and scheme for next summer, see Mr Spilsbury for celebrating our many successes. Pupils further details. should be commended on their mature and thoughtful approach.
“It was a day thoroughly enjoyed by all.” CymraegMrs C Flaherty The Welsh department has had a very Urdd Swimming Gala active term! We enjoyed the second an- nual Year 7 transition trip to Llangran- Elizabeth McCulloch of Year 11 is a keen nog in September. The pupils had fun swimmer and organised a team to represent participating in many activities such as Stanwell in the Urdd swimming gala in Cogan skiing, archery, horseriding and much on December 4th. Stanwell was very ably rep- more, whilst having the opportunity to resented at the gala by : Georgia Carr Y7, enjoy the amazing scenery of West Wales and practising their Welsh. Ffion McCulloch, Isobel Brown Y8, Jose- phine Harris Y9, Rhys Jones, Andrew Flanigan, Kabir Knupp Y10, Elizabeth McCulloch, Amy Bond, Lloyd Hanson Y11 and Megan O’Brien of Y13. Nearly 100 swimmers took part in an exciting and highly
competitive day.
We were very successful and achieved a num- ber of placings, including 1st place in the 100m Freestyle for Elizabeth, 1st place in 100m breast-stroke for Andrew and 1st place for Barod i sgio! Amy in backstroke. The girls’ relay team came 2nd, as did Isobel in the butterfly and freestyle and Georgia in backstroke. We hope to qualify for the National Gala in the International Pool, Cardiff Bay in January on the strength of these performances. Llongyfarchiadau i bawb!
For Open Day, the Welsh department had an arts and crafts session, along with a quiz on Welsh celebrities - enwogion o fri! Much fun Hwyl a sbri yn gwibgartio! was had by all.
“Carlamu ar y ceffylau” Cymraeg Mrs C Flaherty A group of 22 pupils from Year 9 and 10 visited the Glan-llyn Urdd camp in November. Pupils were encouraged to take part in a wide variety of outward bounds activities including orienteering, climbing and raft building on the banks of beautiful Lake Tegid in Snowdonia and Archery. Everyone had a fantastic time and their conduct was a credit to Stanwell School and to their parents.
Robert Brown (Year 10), Guillaume Bigsby (Year 9) and Kayleigh Fisher (Year 8) were nominated for the Eryl Walsh
Award, which is an award for pupils who show enthusiasm and commitment to learning Welsh as a second language. The event took place on Wednesday July 9th in the Urdd centre which is situated in the Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay. They Robin Hood and Maid Marian in the participated in workshops and had making! an informal chat in Welsh with the judges. The pupils chatted for a few minutes about a topic of their choice and then took part in the award ceremony in the evening. Although they were nervous, the judge could not praise them enough, not only on their standard of Welsh but on their impeccable behaviour and wonderful personalities. We could not be more proud of them. Llongyfarchiadau!
Having built their raft our adventurers are now ready to test their efforts in the lake in Llyn Tegid.
“Everyone had a fantastic time and their behaviour was impeccable” Sgiliau Gwaith Gwaith Mr. R Deighton-Jones
It has been a busy term for the three Visible Services Department. Unusually for a Workskills classes. The Year 9 group Workskills litter pick in Barry, the weather was has started the ‘Finance & Money excellent with no wind or rain! Skills’ course and completed the first three units learning about income and The pictures show expenditure and Year 11 pupils Emily how to budget. Roberts, Bethan The Year 10 Laventure & Sa- group started vanngh Holbrook- the main Workskills Fox collecting litter course looking from a windy the Barry Island seafront. It was at different types of unpaid work. Year an enjoyable afternoon for all who participated. 11 pupils have reflected on their summer work experience placements and are de- veloping their team working skills. At the top of the newly opened Eastern Prome- In October, nade are Shaun Burke- the Year 10 Davies, Laura Berry, pupils took Lydia Cheetham-Booker part in the and David Warner half Keep Brit- way through their task. ain Tidy 60th Anni- Finally, as part of the team-building units, the versary Year 11 pupils have celebrations decided to set up a and met Great Uncle Bulgaria during a cakes stalls selling litter pick on Barry Island. Pictured their homemade meeting the famous womble are Year 10 cakes to raise pupils Rhys Walker, Cerys John, money for their Owen Harvey and Leighton Mapley. chosen charities. Bethan Laventure, On the 3rd December, Clare Humphrey Catlin Denton, Sam Jones, Jordan Sawyer from the Vale Volunteer Bureau came and Shaun Burke-Davis are pictured below into school to give an interesting talk on with some of their cakes. volunteering and discuss the range of opportunities available to pupils.
The 8th of December saw 28 Year 10 and 11 pupils head back to Barry Island th again for the 6 consecutive year of working with the Vale of Glamorgan “It was an enjoyable afternoon for all” Newyddion Blwyddyn 7 Blwyddyn7 Miss R Sterlini and Mr M Baldwin
to 100% attendance as possible. The It has been an especially busy term for our following pupils in 7T have achieved this new pupils this autumn. The Llangrannog trip magical number: Ellen Carolan, Lloyd provided a wonderful opportunity for the year Clarke, Marisa Crandon, William Davies, group to bond. All those present had an Michael Dolbear, Isabella Huggins, Luc excellent time in this challenging environment. Kibblewhite, Brooke Martinson, Lewi The excellent behaviour of the pupils was Minchin, Emma Morgan, Luca Nardone, especially note-worthy. It is sometimes not Louis Powditch, Christopher Slack, easy to smile in the cold and wet but their spirit Cyprian Wachowicz and Luke Williams. and determination won through!
Another highlight of the term was the Children in Need/Breast Cancer fundraising activities in November. All the forms made a magnificent effort to organise stalls and activities for this important day. The highlight of the day was a concert where the pupils sang and danced through the afternoon in aid of the charities. A huge total of nearly three thousand Pupils are rewarded for completing pounds was raised by their magnificent outstanding classwork and/or homework by efforts. receiving stickers, postcards and house We are so proud that the pupils can respond so points. In 7T there have been a large number well, time and time again, to everything that is of house points awarded, which is obviously challenging and positive in the school. We are very pleasing indeed. Over half of the form sure that you will join us in congratulating the have achieved 10 house points or more, with pupils below on a most successful first term. 20 being the highest number awarded as of 2nd December. The accolade for the most 7T number of house points in 7T goes jointly to 7T pupils have settled into life in Stanwell Cyprian Wachowicz and Anna Hughes . superbly and have been a pleasure to teach. I have watched them grow and develop as individuals already, and over the next pages you will read about some individual achievements as well as group achievements. I am very proud to say that our form has done exceptionally well this term. Here in Stanwell School we aim for all pupils to achieve as close
“their magnificent efforts.” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini and Mr M Baldwin
William Davies and Naomi Edgell All forms in Year 7 were involved in fundraising for Children in Need and Breakthrough Breast Cancer on 14th
November. Half of 7T set up an extraordinarily yummy-looking cake stall (with cakes baked by the pupils!) with the other half setting up a penalty shoot-out activity. Both groups did exceptionally well and raised over £50 collectively, da iawn!
In 7T there are several pupils who excel in the areas of music and sport, two of their form tutor Mr Giles’ great interests in life! Well done to the following for demonstrating excellence in their chosen fields: Will and Naomi are currently Tomos Watkins working on grade Tomos is a very talented young musician who 2 piano. During music lessons they often excel in plays the saxophone and piano. He has recently performing the pieces that are set as class work. completed his grade 4 saxophone exam and is hoping to start grade 5 soon. He is also a keen member of the junior orchestra who practises Lloyd Clarke on a Friday afternoon 3pm-4pm. Lloyd is a very active and sporty pupil, training with the school rugby, basketball and cricket teams. He also plays matches for the rugby team.
“very active and sporty pupil” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini and Mr M Baldwin
Joseff Morris 7E
Joseff plays for the school football team. He The form has made a very good contribution to can often be found chatting to his fellow school life in this first term. Tia Lee has gained a pupils about the match on the weekend! level 1 certificate in ice skating. Liam Richardson has started playing football for Sully. Charlie Jowett is captain of the school rugby team whilst Charles Edwards plays football for Sully. Devon Tyso has qualified as a lifeguard, but must now wait until he is 16 before he can officially use his skills of lifesaving. Also of note is Tia Donnelly-John who belongs to the school netball team. Jack Rees has also played for the school rugby team. Isobel Adams has played football for Sully girls’ U12. I am pleased to report that Emily Clarke is learning Welsh for the first time as her previous school was in Cyprus. Lola Davies performed in Emily Hall a musical called “We will rock you” at the Paget Emily plays for the school netball team and rooms during half term. Sally Henry is studying a magnificent total of three musical instruments; has already competed in several matches. harp, piano and flute! During this term, Morgan She is pictured here with the rest of her high- Lloyd Williams has passed his grade 3 piano. achieving team. Max Bradley Glinister plays the guitar and will soon be taking his exam.
7A
Idris Aydin has written the story behind the ring made for Doctor Who by his parents and received a letter from Doctor Who himself thanking him! Seren Baker is a member of the Cardiff Swimming club and won first prize in the Welsh national competition. She also took part in a sponsored swim recently and swam 160 lengths. Thank you very much for reading 7T’s newsletter, I hope you have enjoyed sharing Rosa Bertini came 4th in the UDO street dance championships in Glasgow and also came 2nd in in the success of the pupils. Merry Christmas the Welsh UDO championships in Newport. everyone! Rosa also took part in the trampolining competition in Pontypridd.
“received a letter from Doctor Who” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini and Mr M Baldwin
Isabelle Carter competes in cross country 7M competitions and represents the school. Toby Chapman plays football for Sully 7M pupils have had a productive, busy term! football club and helped the team succeed to Adam Grosfils recently won a cricket reach the semi finals of a cup match. competition in the Vale. Joe Lewis passed his Cameron Fofana is the captain of Sully football team under 12s. He has played in black belt in tae kwon do in October. Rachel Barcelona for the team and in the New Year Togden reached the finals of the National Welsh will be going to Madrid to play against Real Music competition. Eve Traynor recently Madrid's ADC team. competed in Dance for Wales – she won the solo Lauren Harris has been selected to play competition. George Marshall won the Welsh football for south Wales, Cardiff and the Road Cycling Championship. Caitlin Salmon Vale. She plays centre midfield. Kieran Jenkins is a keen footballer and achieved Gold in her lifeguard exam. Jacob recently played in a semi final for a cup Bannister was awarded a bronze medal in the tournament. City of Cardiff swimming gala. All the form David Keane took part in the reading contributed to a successful Children in Need fund challenge in Sully and won. raising day—well done! Dylan Lyle is a talented goal keeper who plays for Cardiff and the Vale and Bristol 7X football club. He will be playing in Madrid against Real Madrid's ADC team in the New Pupils in 7X have been busy this term. Grace Year. Eshel has passed grade 2 on the guitar. Gillie Tilly McKechnie came 4th in the UDO Finney was part of the Vale Dragons football street dance championships in Glasgow and team who are top of Division 1. James Harvey also came 2nd in the Welsh UDO has passed level 8 in his swimming lessons and championships in Newport. Juliet Nottingham has been selected to play level 4 in ice skating. Ella Radford performed football for the Cardiff and the Vale county in Mr Baldwin’s spectacular ‘Children in Need’ team. She has also passed grade 1 guitar charity concert. Emily Richards has also been exam with distinction. raising money for charity with her drama group. Morgan Pratt is a keen cross country runner and was in the Welsh squad. She came 2nd in the British championships. She also has passed her grade 4 piano exam. Lili Rees passed her grade 1 piano exam and grade 3 singing exam. She has also achieved a brown belt in karate.
Congratulations and Merry Christmas to all the form!
“finals of the National Welsh Music Competition” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini and Mr M Baldwin
Scarlett Russell is the 4th best U13 javelin in a choir in the Benjamin Britten War Requiem. thrower in Wales. Niamh Sultana has Madlen Thomas is looking forward to perform- gained a place in the Welsh U14 basketball ing in Planet Ice’s Christmas show ‘Aladdin’. Marcy Webbe will be competing in the Welsh team. Toby Warlow was recently awarded a junior athletics championships in January. All trophy in a football tournament. members of the form worked very hard for Chil- dren in Need and raised money for this worthy 7W cause with different stalls. Well done to you all 7W have had a very busy term at Stanwell! for your hard work, your fantastic ideas and your They have been involved with many school eagerness to raise money for charity. activities whilst also keeping busy outside of school. Arman Abdi and Lily Tracy have 7O been voted 7W Form Representatives. Huw Boucher got a distinction in his grade 5 the- 70 pupils have also been super busy. Georgia ory music examination. He will be playing Carr was the national winner for her swimming the flute in the Aida production and he also club. Flora McWilliam came 3rd in a gymnas- gained an honours with distinction in a recent tics competition. Jamie Cook came 2nd in a na- ballet examination. Jack Dunning helped his tional sailing gala. Matthew Pringle was very rugby team win the district trophy. Arman proud that he achieved 100% in his first maths Abdi, Conner Harlock, Anton Rogan, Marcy Webbe and Kieran Utting per- exam at Stanwell. Curtis Finch and William formed on stage in the amazing Children in Lloyd have both been accepted to play rugby for Need concert. Grace Hynes has represented the Vale of Glamorgan. Jessica Jones has the school in a trampolining competition. achieved her black belt in karate. Leon Sinden Paris Jackson Newman has recently per- had a distinction for his grade 3 violin exam. formed in a play called ‘Seusical The Musi- cal’. Agatha Leach is delighted to have won Hashaam Khan was voted the year representa- every single netball match with the A team. tive on the school council. Amy Prangley, Leon Edward Norton has started trials with Sinden and Felicitity Walker have joined the Swansea City Football Academy and went to Junior choir and performed in two concerts. Belgium to play in the Christmas Truce Tournament. Emily Reypert has started pre- Jacob Sweeney is a talented golfer and won the paring for her grade 5 theory music examina- Steward cup tournament at Glamorganshire golf tion. Huge congratulations go to Mia Smith! club where he was consequently selected to be Her fantastic artwork has been in an online coached professionally. Heather Taylor is cur- poll with 15 other finalists for the 2015 Peo- rently preparing for her grade 3 singing exam. ple’s Choice Award. She won and 7W are all Alivia Williamson has performed in 'Peter and delighted as they had been voting for her im- the Wolf' at the Millennium Centre. She has also age. Flora Tassinari has taken part in Hansel and Gretel with Opera Ddraig, She competed in a cross country competition against has also got into the National Children’s Or- other schools in the vale. chestra playing the violin and recently sang
“National Children’s Orchestra” Year 7 Miss R Sterlini and Mr M Baldwin
7R netball and Steffan Crimp who is on the rugby team, the football team, the cricket and gymnas- Bethan Chalk passed her grade 1 guitar and tics team. grade 2 piano. Jamie Collinson has taken up Our musicians have had a great first term too free-running. He has learnt to do a wall flip. with Danny Sullivan taking up Music Tech and Cerys Edwards–Rich has passed her level 1 James Young taking up the French horn again. and 2 ice-skating exam. Darcey Harry was Congratulations must also go to Gideon Turton, picked to represent Cardiff swimming club in Ben Harvey, Joshua Slatter Emily Clarke, a national Arena league. Rhys Knapper Sadie Evans and Amina Miah who have all per- saved a penalty in a shoot out in the quarter formed well academically this term. 7K did a finals of the cup for Sully F.C. marvellous job with their stall at the Children in Alex Lewis has been selected for the trials to Need event in November. Congratulations on an be in the U12 South Wales tennis team. excellent first term 7K! Jacob Ringer has modelled for the WRU. Sophie Lias has auditioned for ‘Britain’s 7L Got Talent’ with her gymnastics. We eagerly await the results. Pupils in Year 7L have been extremely produc- In the sphere of music, Sophie Thomas has tive this term. As a form group, pupils raised passed her grade 1 piano with a distinction money for Children in Need. Pupils sold cakes, and Tom Walters got into the top 40 in a completed the doughnut challenge and had a foot- ball game. national drumming competition.
7K Additionally, pupils in our form created a number of Christmas boxes in aid of Organisation Christ- 7K pupils have had a wonderful first term in mas Child providing gifts for children to appreci- Stanwell. They have worked hard both in ate. school and outside of school to make sure that they have the best start possible. We seem to be a form of talented linguists, espe- cially in French. Niamh Pearse, Emily Lam, James Murphy-Johns, Luca Gentile and Ben Harvey have all had outstanding results in French and Jessica Bullock achieved a level 6 in Welsh. Da iawn! We also have a lot of sports people in our midst including Anoushka Broughton who hit all of the targets in laser rifle shooting on her first go, Sam Davies, Jamal Awed, Johnny Robinson and Skye Regan have all joined the football club, Sam Wheatley who has moved up to a higher session in cycling, Natayah Birchall who is in the A team in
“performed well academically this term” Year 8 Mr G Penny and Mrs R Baker
popular. A considerable number are also This has been an eventful exciting term for Year committed to future field trips, including 8. All pupils have embarked enthusiastically on the Ski visit, the Languages visit to Paris the ‘Real Game’. This is an effective and and the Art visit to Madrid. informative method to provide pupils a glimpse of what it is like living and working as an adult. Mr Year 8 pupils benefited from an intriguing Pritchard from Careers Wales has also been and emotional drama workshop which assisting with preparing our pupils for their option focused on the dangers of bullying during choices later on this year. Look out for more the Anti Bullying Week in November. In updates on Moodle regarding option choices in addition a number of the year group the new year. attended a “Shakedown” workshop in
Pupils have also enjoyed a varied pastoral framework. They participated in a Remembrance assembly where pupils studied WW1 poetry — perhaps even more important considering this is the Centenary year. The year group has also benefited from an Eco-Schools assembly titled “Mix it up—sustainable travel” which focused on the issues of alternative travel to ease traffic congestion and environmental pressures.
The year group also enjoyed the one day engineering scheme in November which served as a useful window to highlight the career opportunities and challenges. Year 8 girls also benefited from an additional 1 day engineering session. PC Mudie has also delivered a number of which they had to serve as newspaper informative sessions on drug awareness to reporters focusing on the harmful effects of individual forms. cigarette smoking. Pupils in Year 8 have also shown their generosity and compassion by participating in a range of This year our School Council worthwhile causes to help those less fortunate representatives are Thomas Martin and than themselves. Numerous cake sales, non- Natasha Croll. Both have taken on the uniform days and a ‘wear your Christmas jumper responsibilities of the role with enthusiasm day’ have helped to raise a considerable sum of and maturity, while contributing to the money for organisations like Children In Need School Council meetings. and Save the Children. Well done Year 8! Each form has elected form representatives for the Year 8 Council. Their role is to act Many exciting trips have taken place this term. as the link between pupils and the School Pupils enjoyed sampling the delights at Cadbury Council and they have a great opportunity World with the Geography Department and the to raise issues that pupils feel are important recent history trip to London was also hugely
“This year our School Council representatives are Thomas and Natasha” Year 8 Mr G Penny and Mrs R Baker to them to help improve the whole school County cricket team and the school football environment. team. Evan Dyer won a sailing competition.
The Year 8 form representatives are as follows:
8T– Zeus Kampas and Kayci Yip
8E– Thomas Martin and Lucy Jones
8A– Matthew George and Hannah Kidby
8M– Shafi Chowdhury and Natasha Croll
8X– Jericho Aguinaldo and Phoebe Scott- 8E Quinlan Megan Lowe and Lucie Franks 8W have raised £70 for Cancer Research Wales. Maisy 8W– Owen Evans and Zoya Yousef Gibbs has represented the school in Year 8 football in the Cardiff City house of sport 8O– Louis Spencer and Isobel Brown competition. Michael Bennett has represented the school in basketball and also represented 8R– David Thomas and Megan Sully Penarth Town Lions FC. Tom Jenkins represented the school in a Year 9&10 table 8K– James Lewis and Carys Thomas tennis tournament. Sophie Hunnan took part 8L– Elinor Pyman and Daniel Hale in a trampoline competition in school, and also took part in 2 national company of Wales We wish the year group a restful and enjoyable dance shows. Alexandra Preece started Christmas break and look forward to another gymnastics club in October. Rory Skinner has exciting and fruitful term in the new year. been very busy representing the school in cross country and football where they won a cup 8T match. He has also been chosen to play for the Jordan Jones has joined a football club. Adam PG10 football academy. Rhys McGowan has Weir is enjoying a member of the school also represented the school at cross country. football team. Kian Walters participated in the Sports Awards. Ossian Lambert-Jones has 8A joined a free-running club and has successfully 8A is an active and busy form. William completed a front flip. Kayci Yip played a Bennett and Jay McIntyre are keen free concert in front of more than 60 people. runners. Reinel Castillo enjoys rock climbing. Alexandra Burrows and Charlotte Peach Amelia Cummins is at stage 5 in sailing. Mia have achieved 100% attendance for Year 8 so Daniel and Meredith Holland are figure far – keep it going! Holly Jenkins has been skaters. John Lemmer is in the school rugby called up to the Cardiff and the Vale football team. Matthew George plays football for team. Gabriel Howard is a member of the Penarth. Joseph Moores is a keen boxer. Nicholas Johnson plays tennis for Cardiff
“Many exciting trips have taken place this term” Year 8 Mr G Penny and Mrs R Baker
Castle and plays table tennis in school. the Christmas fayre. Dex Trivett is a Welsh Gymnast and is currently ranked th 12 in the UK. Joseph and Thomas Ramage are in the Every Man Youth Theatre drama club and will be performing in their Christmas play, ‘Elf on a Shelf’. Laura 8X Macleod is in the Go Theatre performing arts group. Connor Ferguson is a scout. Ollie Megan Lages has very kindly started to help Lloyd is an Air Cadet. Kaci Johnson is a St. out at her dance school with grades 1 to 4 John’s Ambulance cadet and is in the school’s while practising for her modern dance exam on girls’ choir. We have more musicians too, the 22nd January – good luck. Zoe Jennings Joseff Collins, Hannah Kidby and Billy sang in the Christmas concert. Josef Davies McCullagh play the guitar, Mia Gordan- has been braving the elements and playing both Davies is grade 5 in piano, Thomas Griffiths is football and rugby for Dinas Powys. William in the school outsiders choir, plays the drums Hardy has been playing in the 5-aside football and is grade 6 in trumpet. Lucy Simpson also tournament. Dan Munro-Morris has won the plays the drums and Abigail Bryan is learning Glamorganshire Gold Championship and also to play the ukulele. Finally, Menna Chandler taken part in 3 cross country races. is a portrait artist. It is great to see so many of Jericho Aguinaldo came in second place in the form who have regular hobbies and the badminton competition against all Vale interests. Well done from Miss White. schools. Jacob Huish plays football for the local team. Nia Isherwood and Stephanie 8M Willan have joined a basketball team. Phoebe Faith Mattinson passed her membership Scott-Quinlan has competed in the school course for St John's Ambulance. Ffion trampoline competition. McCulloch swam for the school in the Urdd Isabelle Dain-Smith and Olivia Tyso are competition. Courtney French has sung in the undefeated in their netball league with Penarth choir since it began again in September and has Allstars A team. Morgan Mitchem is enjoying performed in all the school shows. Carys David playing for Dinas Powys FC U13s. Calan has helped the Autism Directory six times and Cross has played his first game of football for has raised money for the charity. Shafi Cogan AFC and has also been playing for the Chowdhury and Natasha Croll were elected as school team. a form representatives and joined the pupil Zachary Mclellan-Morgan has joined the council, with Natasha also joining gymnastics PG10 football academy. club. Harriet Marshall gained grade 3 in the piano, and with Natasha Croll, performed in
“they had to serve as newspaper reporters” Year 8 Mr G Penny & and Mrs R Baker
8W Aliyah Jama plays for Cardiff City Ladies U16s and they reached the quarter-finals of their tournament; she also competes with the school basketball team. Ethan Mulcahy scored 2 goals and captained the football team to a victory in the second round of the cup. Tariq Amaria, Owen Evans and Evan Lloyd played for the victorious school rugby team in the match against Barry. Jamie Taylor recently scored a hat-trick to send Canton Rangers to the top of their league. Adam Nilsen has been named as his football club’s top goal scorer. Zoya Yousef has been heavily involved with the RE club and this included participating in the St Augustine’s Christmas Tree Festival. Several members of The girls are not to be outdone by the boys in the form have had lots of academic success this 8O, with Alys Price competing in dance and term including Sophie Whittaker and Dan gymnastics competitions and coming 4th out of Cozma in Maths; Tristan Edwards in History, 100 in the beam. Megan Lias is a keen horse Aleena Akhtar and Liam Perry in Geography; rider and came 2nd in the dressage Erin Langford and Jagjeet Singh-Landa in competition. Angharad Goodhew raised English; Josephine Paine in Science and money with her whole family for the Special Maliyah Khan and Bethany Kelly have both Care Baby Unit at the Princess of Wales achieved over 100 stars in French. Hospital, Bridgend by doing a sponsored walk Emily Griffiths did very well at a Welsh Squad from Penarth to Bridgend, a fantastic boxing assessment and Tomas Dlouhy has been achievement. Well done 8O! very busy with several activities including cycling, karate and archery. 8R A large number of form members contribute to 8O the school teams. Firstly, Nicholas Hague 8O is a form group full of sports men and Jones, Fin Evans and Karl Webber play for women. A number of the male members of the the school rugby teams. Ellie Macmillan, class are keen football players including Louis Sophie Anderton, Lily Ireland, Lauren Foscolo who plays for the school team; Louis Selman and Grace McIntosh have all Spencer and Henry Lloyd who both play for enjoyed contributing to the school netball Sully FC and helped them to win the Vale cup teams. George Hardess and Finley Stevens with Henry scoring 5 goals in 2 games. Louis is have contributed to Media Club. Ella Cole has also ranked number 2 in Wales for cross been practising the drums with the music country. We also have many members of the department for a gig with Rock Academy school rugby team including Matt Wiltshire Wales. Eddie Price has been involved in the who scored the winning try in the cup final. school’s table tennis team and lunchtime 5x60 activities. Lloyd Thomas has participated in
“an intriguing and emotional drama anti-bullying workshop.” Year 8 Mr G Penny and Mrs R Baker the cross country team and Finn Rogers has Old Pens’ U13s. Carys Thomas, a form enjoyed badminton club. Megan Sully, Pia representative, recently achieved a distinction Sully, Sophie Anderton and Lauren Selman in her grade 3 violin exam. Carys also raised represented Stanwell at the recent football £60 from a bake sale for Children in Need and tournament and the team reached the finals. also enjoys swimming outside of school. Lily Ireland has been enjoying her saxophone Georgia Murray recently took part in lessons. Lauren Selman has embarked on trampolining and gymnastics competitions. singing lessons and has begun grade 4. Ellie Alicia Wells raised money for ‘Jayla’s Fund’ Macmillan has been enjoying her drum lessons and Felix Price recently became a junior and also participates in the choir and basketball lifeguard. Max Baker attended the WUKF karate championship in Poland. Well done to all.
8L Arianne and Enyala Banks have both completed their grade 5 piano, and have performed in a charity show for the musical theatre school which they attend. A big congratulation goes to Enyala who won the county badminton competition for Stanwell. Well done to Elinor Pyman who came 2nd in an ice-skating competition. Hannah Williams, Mia Sutcliffe-Hill and Emma Monaghan are in the Penarth Allstars netball team who are currently undefeated so congratulations to them. Emma Monaghan has achieved a distinction in her grade 2 singing and is now working towards grade 3. She has competed in club. Nicholas Hague Jones continues to be a the Treorchy annual singing competition and keen member of the school cross country team. achieved 2nd place. Congratulations to Dan Jones who has 8K qualified to play for the Welsh league in table Cameron Willan has enjoyed playing rugby for tennis and to Deiniol Knight who is only one Penarth, the team have enjoyed a successful belt away from becoming a black belt in year. Rhys Newman and Cameron Sultana karate. Serena Jemmett and Oliva Tucker play football for Penarth Town Lions and the have been performing at Sadlers Wells, team is currently second in the league. Lucas London with the performing arts academy French plays for the same team and also won Wales dance group so a big congratulations to an U14s tennis tournament recently. William them. Megan Edwards has achieved a junior Cornelius has enjoyed free running and playing bowmen short metric 2 in archery. Well done badminton. Jack Garrett has participated in to Seren Sullivan who has achieved a grade 2 full contact karate. Jack is also a member of the in flute.
“We wish the year group a restful and enjoyable Christmas break.” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth and Mr R Macpherson.
It has been an interesting and challenging start for Year 9 pupils who have begun to study their chosen GCSE courses. They have been approaching their studies with great en- thusiasm and maturity and we hope this posi- tive attitude will remain throughout the 3 years. Pupils have been gathering evidence of their successes inside and outside school for their progress files, as well as writing per- sonal statements about their achievements.
Pupils have also enjoyed a varied pastoral Year 9 School Council Representatives Oliver framework. In assemblies, recognition has Marsh and Maddy Carver been given to world events, historical memo- rials, activities and the precepts of the week. Pastoral themes have included learner voice, The Year 9 form representatives are as fol- thinking flexibly, learning pathways and re- lows: spect. Remembrance was also a key theme of 9T– Daniel Sheppard & Hannah Weeks the term and we learned about ex-Stanwell 9E– Connor Hamilton & Annayah McNa- pupils who fought and died in the Great War. mara Year 9 pupils were also involved in Taking 9A– Maddy Carver & Isaac Grant Flight’s theatre workshops, teaching pupils 9M– Luke Haynes & Mila Monaghan about Disability Hate Crime. The perform- 9X– Celsea Ferry & Jordan Sheppard ance and follow-up workshops were excel- 9W– Ellie Adams & Daniel Thomas lent and all pupils thoroughly engaged with 9O– Anthony Jomon & Shannon Smith the production, learning a great deal about 9R– Toby Dyer & Mollie Hogg issues facing people with disabilities. 9K– Oliver Marsh & Mini Terao-Rich 9L– Jacob Dimond & Ffion Jackson This year our School Council representatives are Maddy Carver and Oliver Marsh. Both Congratulations to all of the above! have taken on the responsibilities of the role with great enthusiasm and maturity, adding 9T much to the School Council meetings. Owain Jones won two regattas in rowing. Each form has elected form representatives Hannah Stephens won a bronze medal in a for the Year 9 Council. Their job is to act as 4 mile sprint kayak race and has been asked the link between pupils and the School Coun- to be in the first sprint kayak club in Wales. cil, and they have a great opportunity to raise Molly Newman completed the Blades 1 row- issues that pupils feel are important to them ing course during the October half term holi- to help improve the whole school environ- day. Taiya Jones has been extremely busy ment. this term. She came 3rd in the Welsh Pen-
“The School Council representatives are Ollie Marsh and Maddy Carver” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth and Mr R sMacpherson. tathlon Championships for U16 girls and will 9A be competing in the British final in Glasgow against England, Ireland and Scotland. This year the pupils of year 9A have been She has also competed in many cross country busy both in and out of school. Many of the races for U15 girls for Stanwell and for her pupils have achieved music grades with Kar- running club and came in the top 30 for each ishma Krishna achieving grade 2, and race, between 2.9k and 4.5k. Furthermore, Christina Kulamannage achieving grade 5 she competed in the Welsh Challenge cup for in piano. Karishma also performed with the gymnastics and came 2nd. Finally, she came Welsh National Youth Opera in their summer 3rd in the Welsh Schools’ trampolining com- showcase. Well done to Amy Stout and Ellie petition and will now be going to Cambridge Croft for entering the ‘Young Writers’ com- for the finals. Well done, Taiya. petition and having their work published. Congratulations to Charlie Thomas, whose daily hard work paid off when she won 2nd place in the National Figure Skating competi- tion. Also, congratulations go to Grace Bea- call for winning junior female tennis player of the year and Hannah Ross for winning junior girls’ basketball player of the year, as well as being team captain. Well done to the many boys in 9A who have been playing for local football teams and a special congratula- tions to Callum Eva who won ‘squad man of the Year’ at Cardiff Schools’ football.
Year 9 pupils enjoying Taking Flight’s production earlier this year 9M
9E 9M has proven, throughout the autumn term, to be an exceptionally hard working form, Grace Mallory recently sang at the turning both in school and in extra-curricular activi- on of the Christmas lights in Penarth town ties. Some pupils have been involved in fund centre. Holly Thomas has achieved grade 5 raising activities. These include form repre- in her ballet exam and Daniel Marsh sentative, Luke Haynes who is a member of achieved grade 2 in trumpet, well done both. the Sea Cadets. On a sporting front 9M have Connor Evans is playing well for Dinas also excelled, with Solly Bridges coming 3rd football team and Callum King has been in the Welsh junior fencing championships. awarded with goal tender of the season in ice Mila Monaghan was also selected for the hockey. Well done to Connor Hamilton Welsh transition laser sailing team. Con- who has recently played hockey for South gratulations go to Niamh Bannister who has Wales' Under 15s team. Well done to every- managed to pass her grade 5 ballet exam, and one. Emily McConnon and Cerys Harvey both sang in a recent school performance along
“Amy Stout and Ellie Croft have had their work published” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth and Mr R Macpherson. with many former Stanwell pupils. kinson has been signed for Newport County Junior Academy and his team won the Junior 9X Football League. Morgen Jay has been se- lected to train with Cardiff International Joya Sims has just taken her grade 5 piano Swimming Club. Lydia Milward recently exam - good luck with the results. Libero completed a 3.6km cross-country run in Bre- Tassinari plays basketball for the school and con. In November, Harrison Williams com- for the Vale team. He also plays water polo peted in the World Karate Championships in for the Welsh Wanderers. Rhys Meddins London. Many thanks to our form represen- plays tennis for Dinas Powys and recently tatives (Ellie Adams and Daniel Thomas) won a tournament. Da iawn, Rhys! Will Hall for all their hard work this term. recently enjoyed participating in the World Sailing Championships and spent three weeks in Argentina where he represented GBR in the Optimist World Championships. He will also be one of two sailors to repre- sent GBR while competing in a national re- gatta held which will be held in Oman in January.We are very proud of his achieve- ments. Harriet Preece has been improving her fitness levels by attending circuit training classes and has enjoyed the DAPS Drama Club that she has joined. Year 9 boys hard at work 90
Pupils in 9O have had a busy term, both in and out of school. Nancy Blenkinsop, Sophie De Grey and Kelli Poole have all enjoyed cross country running club. Nancy and Kelli have also enjoyed playing netball and basketball for the school. George Cow- ley is the Year 9 rugby captain and many of the boys in the form have played in the school side under his leadership, these in- clude; Joe Driscoll, Yaseen Ghandour and Jacob Rosser. Jacob Hatcher has enjoyed William Hall– Sailing Champ playing cricket in Cardiff. Yaseen 9W Ghandour has also competed in Bristol ka- rate championships. Joshua Cook made two Ellie Adams attended a youth camp in finals which allowed his team to come third Blandford where she completed a number of in the Under 18s UK School Games Wales outdoor activities such as canoeing. Tom At- Championships, da iawn ti! “William Hall represented GBR in the Optimist World Championships” Blwyddyn 9 Mrs K Chelliingworth and Mr R Macpherson.
Shannon Smith has enjoyed representing 5 ballet. her form in the school council. Anthony Jo- mon, our other form representative in the 9L school council, has achieved grade 5 in violin and has been made scout patrol leader. Sadie Thomas Pinnington has shown commitment Lewis performed in ‘Blaze’ in a national to badminton and table tennis club. Rory dance competition (Wales) and has also per- Norris has completed grade 1 guitar and is formed in London. Holly Morgan came 10th working towards grade 2. Katie Boden is a out of 34th contestants in Byrds Dressage member of Bliss Dancers and is aiming to competition for the whole of Great Britain. start competing soon. Eve Lumsden is part Harmony Truscott-Marsh continues to do of the Performing Arts Academy of Wales. well in Scouts. Well done all! Andrew Lewis is a member of the Dramati- cal Arts Performance School. Renee Eshel is 9R a member of the gymnastics, trampolining and netball school teams. Darcy Richardson Well done to Katy Cutts who has completed has represented the school in basketball and a stable management course in horse riding. trampolining competitions. Darcy was one of 9R pupils have been very successful musi- 12 competitors who were selected to repre- cally and should be congratulated for their sent Wales, she was placed overall 10th in accomplishments. Congratulations to Toby the NDP3 under 15s. Amoy Brown repre- Dyer for achieving grade 3 drums, Matthew sents the school netball team. Cai Lloyd Frost for achieving grade 5 piano and grade plays rugby for the school and Jacob 7 brass, Chloe Lam for grade 4 piano and Dimond has played for the school football Mary-Kate McGrath for achieving grade 5 team. piano. Da iawn pawb. Further congratula- tions should be extended to Eleanor-Rose Year 9 helpers during Open Day Griffiths for passing her singing exam and to Joel Heaton-Jones who has had successes in both rugby and guitar. Finally, a big thank you and well done to Katie Streets who has been raising money for Macmillan by selling Hamma bead models.
9K During the autumn term, pupils in 9K had a number of sporting and musical achieve- ments. Dan Farrell came 1st in a free- running tournament. Stanley Murphy-Johns was selected for the Welsh water polo team. Eleanor Warren completed her grade 5 flute. Bronwen Pearce completed her grade
“Darcy Richardson has been selected to represent Wales. Da iawn!”
Blwyddyn 10 Mrs R Connor and Mr A Chambers The Autumn term has clubs. been an eventful and challenging one for Year It was lovely to see so many Year 10 pupils 10 pupils. A number of departments have em- gaining awards at the annual Sports Awards barked on controlled assessments which will Ceremony which took place in September and contribute to the pupils’ overall GCSE grades. also so many pupils taking part in the recent Pupils have had to adapt to the rigours and school production of ‘Aida’. challenges that this has presented. Year 10 pu- pils have also been working very hard on inter- nal tests and assessments and have been busy revising over the last few weeks. A number of pupils have been attending courses at Cardiff and Vale College and the Military Preparation College. This gives pupils an opportunity to gain experiences and develop more vocational areas of interest in an educa- tional setting. Pupils have begun to arrange their work ex- perience placements which will take place in July 2015. The majority of pupils have already explored the Careers Wales website and have applied for placements or have organised a self 10T -placement. Ben Jones has been selected to play for the Cardiff University presented a useful Higher Vale Under 15s rugby team and Elspeth Education workshop to our pupils which pro- Robertson has been involved in many public vided them with the opportunity to begin dance performances including a performance at thinking about options after GCSE and A level the Royal Albert Hall and with the National study. PC Mudie has delivered a scheme cen- Dance Company, ’ Blaze’. tred around the theme of alcohol to half of the 10E year group and this will continue for the re- Ieuan Murray has represented the school in maining forms after Christmas. The Taking both gymnastics and trampolining competi- Flight Theatre Company came in to deliver a tions. Harry Smith has been selected for Car- series of performances and workshops to the diff and the Vale County Schools’ football whole year group on the theme of Disability team and Geraint Williams has been selected Hate Crime. This was a very informative and to play for the Vale Under 15s rugby team. educational experience and really encouraged a Alex Whitfield has been selected to participate great deal of thought and discussion amongst in the Topper UK Sailing squad and came 7th the pupils. in the UK National Series One. Many of our pupils have taken advantage of 10A the vast extra curricular programme on offer at Menna Bafaqih completed a TV and film act- Stanwell and we have a large number of Year ing course and Alexandra Slack won a bronze 10 pupils involved in music ensembles, senior and silver medal in a national karate competi- production rehearsals, various departmental tion in London. trips, Duke of Edinburgh and various sports
Many of our pupils have taken advantage of the vast extra curricular programme on offer
Blwyddyn 10 Mrs R Connor and Mr A Chambers 10M 10X Emily Bull has successfully passed her grade Owen Harvey is a Welsh Chess League quali- 3 piano examination with a merit and Tom fier whilst Jack Francis has done some volun- McSorely has been selected to play for the teering work with Greenpeace. George Lush Vale of Glamorgan under 15s rugby team. is a member of the school’s eco club and Emma Squire has been awarded a bronze Bronwen Morgan has passed her grade 1 pi- medal in the Under 21s karate champion- ano exam. Katherine Peach has taken part in ships. a recent memorial service with air cadets and 10W Lauren Stephens and Seren Mirza-Davies Robert Brown has represented the school in have represented the school in basketball. a recent Vale cross country race and Alex Chloe Taylor has achieved numerous qualifi- Hodges has participated in a recent competi- cations at army camp and has completed a Fire tion with Cardiff rowing club. Richard Lee Fighter course. Zain Yousef has taken part in has been awarded the title of under 15s Car- mixed doubles at Penarth lawn tennis club and diff and Vale 200m champion and Josh Lewis has been selected to play for the under 15s Vale rugby team. 10O Michael Conway has performed with the Dina Powys Players in their production of “Allo Allo” and Dan Rogers has completed his Young Leaders course. Jack Vowles has been selected for the Vale rugby team. 10R Juliette Cavaye has performed with her dance school at Sadlers Wells Theatre in London and also in the Welsh Millennium Chloe Waite has passed her piano exam. Centre. Luc Keane Adams has been selected 10L for the Vale of Glamorgan Squash Squad and Gemma Brinn has taken part in a 5k run and has also passed his grade 1 piano exam. Kris Black has sung at the Millenium Centre. Thaine Baker has been selected for the Vale Elysia Hickery has got through the Girl Guid- of Glamorgan Under 15s rugby team and ing Cymru International selection process to Osian Boland has flown a plane at Air Ca- visit Estonia next year and Isabelle Hodgson dets. Ellis Hawkins Payne has passed his has been invited to visit the Pet Aid Hospital level 2 at sailing and Joe Stephens Collins for PDSA. Jack Lee has been selected to play has competed in a recent athletics competi- in the Vale of Glamorgan under 15s rugby tion. Cora Wall has been selected for the team and Emily Skinner has been selected to Welsh basketball team. play for the Welsh Under 16’s basketball 10K squad. Alex Smith has represented the school Carmela Hermogeno has been selected for in cross country and Aaron Wong has the under 14s Welsh basketball team and achieved a Food Hygiene Award in his place Sam and Morgan Salisbury have joined of part time work. Penarth hockey team.
“Cora Wall has been selected for the Welsh basketball team” Blwyddyn 11 Miss L Jenkins and Mr B Crompton
It has been a busy term for Year 11 as pupils This year our School Council Represen- complete controlled assessments and work to- tatives are Joseph Burge and Lily Win- wards achieving their GCSEs in the summer of nan. 2015. The Maths GCSEs and mock examinations have now finished and the provisional date for Year 11 pupils to receive their school reports is Tuesday, 23rd January 2015. During their Pastoral lessons, Year 11 pupils have had a variety of outside agencies involving them in workshops and discussion groups. PC Emma Mudie has talked to pupils about sexual consent. Cardiff University representatives have spoken to the pupils and offered advice for the future. Mr Alun Pritchard of Careers Wales has started his one-to-one career interviews with pu- pils.
Alongside this, assemblies have taken place where recognition has been given to world events, activities and the precepts of the week including Respect, Values, Remembrance, Is it OK to fail?, Anti-bullying week, World Aids Each form has elected representatives Day and Eco-School Week. Also, making use of for the Year 11 Council. They are as fol- the school facilities, pupils have looked at dis- lows: ability in the iPad room and the results of dan- gerous driving using ‘The Crash’ resources in 11T– Seren Marsh and Callum the Learning Resource Centre. McSorley 11E– Charlotte Leighton-Price and Homework Clubs have been running throughout Jonathan Wright the term and will continue right up to the sum- 11A– Esther Buckton and Daniel Ed- mer GCSE examinations. We encourage all pu- wards pils to take part in these sessions if possible in 11M– Morgan Humphreys and Ebony order to fulfil their potential at GCSE. For fur- Rio Rees ther information on homework clubs and support 11X– Joseph Burge and Lille Tanner provided in Year 11 please go to : 11W– Samuel Lawrence and Lily Moodle.stanwell.org Winnan 11O– Lily Machlab and Joseph Valek You could also follow us on: 11R– Katy Gibbs and Logan Nicols @StanwellYr11 11K– Sean Mian and Abby Mills 11L– Tom Sharp and Charlotte Way
“It has been a busy term for Year 11 pupils” Blwyddyn 11 Miss L Jenkins and Mr B Crompton
11T Penarth. Good luck to Alice Durham with her grade 5 piano exam next week Llongyfarchiadau to Cara Chivers who nd and also to Emily Glaze doing her grade came 2 in a dance competition. Well done 4 piano exam. Joel Price is working hard to Matthew Dawson who regularly takes designing T-shirts for an internet com- part in cross country. Congratulations to Hol- pany. Good luck to Jonathan Wright lie Day on passing grade 4 on the piano. with his grade 5 guitar in December. He Good luck to Bethan Evans with her ballet is also looking forward to going to Japan exam in London. Llongyfarchiadau mawr i with Scouts in July. Sali Harmes on passing grade 8 on the cello and for completing her First Aid course. 11A Anna Jones often plays for her tennis club and in league matches. Rhys Jones is a val- Esther Buckton is currently preparing ued volunteer at Cardiff RFC and he is a for the school production of ‘Aida’. Good member of the Cardiff Blues U16 develop- luck to Coire Clarkson as she prepares ment squad. William Judge is taking archery for her British Horse Society Stage 1 lessons and joining a club. Congratulations to exam. Llongyfarchiadau to Bethan Seren Marsh who is the captain of the girls' Hearne on winning a chess competition. basketball team that won the Cardiff City Pob lwc to Bill Sims with his grade 6 pi- basketball competition. Well done to Paul ano. Monaghan on participating in a concert with 11M Only Boys Aloud and for achieving distinc- tion in grade 5 singing. He has also achieved Llongyfarchiadau i Bryony Aird on grade 5 piano and grade 5 music theory. Da passing her grade 4 theory exam with iawn to Olivia Munro who often competes merit. Olivia Barrett is a member of the in dance competitions. Well done to Harri stage crew for Aida. Amy Bond is a Pain who has grade 5 in guitar and 6 on the member of the Arena League piano. Good luck to Henry Price with his (swimming). Congratulations to Rebecca application to the Bake Off. Congratulations Hardess on wining first place in the to Davey Sheppard-Weaver on winning a Stanwell 'Bake-Off' competition. Mor- local ‘Starcraft’ competition. Good luck to gan Humphreys plays for Sully FC foot- Emma Spray with her grade 6 in modern ball. Jonathan Ignacio is very busy as dance. he is currently taking part in ‘Aida’, is a member of the cross country team for 11E school; he represents Penarth LTC and Alexander Drake currently plays rugby for has completed his grade 6 on the violin! Penarth and the school’s senior team. Con- Ryan Lane is also a member of Sully FC gratulations on winning player of the year for football and is participating in ‘Aida’.
“Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Blwyddyn 11” Blwyddyn 11 Miss L Jenkins and Mr B Crompton
Owen Lloyd is a keen rugby player. He Rowan Jones visited London with the represents Cardiff Blues under 16 rugby, circus group, ‘No Fit State’, and per- Stanwell Senior rugby, and Year 11 rugby in formed in the Roundhouse, The Rose and the Welsh Cup. Ffion McGowan is a dancer the National Theatre Gardens. Calum in Aida and has performed in the Aida con- Wincott has achieved a distinction grade cert in the Welsh Millennium Centre. 5 in double bass and grade 7 in guitar. Llongyfarchiadau to Ffion Phillips on achieving her Duke of Edinburgh bronze 11O Award. James Price has also performed in Lloyd Hanson is very busy swimming the Aida concert at the WMC and is a mem- for Cardiff and Stanwell. Llongyfar- ber of the Year 11 Welsh Cup rugby team. chiadau to Lily Machlab on wining a Ebony Rees is a member of the Mark Jermin Cardiff University hoodie after tweeting Drama Academy and is also participating in a response to their visit to Stanwell Aida. Morgan Rees is a member of Sully FC school. Pob lwc Joseph Valek with his football and is a kick boxing orange belt. radio station work. Joe commentated on Congratulations to Lucy Richards who has the Cardiff v Ipswich game for Rook- passed her grade 4 in ballet. She is also a wood Hospital Radio recently and really member of the Cardiff Amateur Athletics enjoyed the experience. club. James Riley is a member of Cogan football club. 11R
11X Many members of the form are involved in this year’s production of ‘Aida’; Isa- Many pupils in 11X are participating in bel Grafton and Erin Summerhayes are ‘Aida’; Ruth Blenkinsop, Joseph Burge, in the chorus and Lewis Campbell, Dan Caitlin Ellis, Seren Lewis, Rhiannon Jennings, Logan Nicol and Joseph Phil- Pearce and Jay Ruckley. Caitlin Ellis is lip are soldiers. Logan Nicol is also an also taking part in Science collaboration be- extremely talented surfer having repre- tween the BBC and the Welsh National Op- sented Wales in the Azores European era. Da iawn to Rhiannon Pearce on partici- Championships. He also won the U18 pating in the remembrance parade in Penarth. juniors competition in Porthcawl. Other 11W talented sports people include Annabelle Birch Hurst who has represented the Well done to both Francine Couzens and county and HUB in Netball, Nicole Put- Claramae Edwards who have completed land who has gained her blue belt in their grade 4 in ukulele. Nathan Frost Taekwondo and Ben Ware who is play- scored two goals in the league final and ing football for Sully Sports. On a musi- achieved the tournament’s best player. cal note, Izaak Lee and Matt Rogers have achieved their grade 5 in guitar.
“Many pupils are participating in Aida” Blwyddyn 11 Miss L Jenkins and Mr B Crompton
11K Dates for the diary: There is certainly a great interest in sporting activities in the form group, with some out- January 5th 2015 - INSET day standing individual and team performances January 6th — First day back for pupils th both inside and outside school. Dominic Al- January 7 —External January GCSEs stead competed in a downhill mountain bik- begin (timetable available on ing competition, coming second and nar- moodle.stanwell.org) January 8th—GCSE results issued for No- rowly missing out on first. Basil Crack is an vember 2014 exams (Maths) important part of the successful Senior XV January 20th —Reports issued to Year 11 rugby team, while Finn Hunt is a member of January 27th—Parents Evening the Year 11 football team. Rebecca Hump- February 10th—Year 11 Options Evening age and Tara Lovering play for the Year 11 May 8th —Start of summer written GCSE netball team. Dylan Jones came second in a exams (timetable available on squash competition at Sophia Gardens. moodle.stanwell.org) th A number of pupils in the form are currently August 20 —GCSE results and enrol- working towards their Silver Duke of Edin- ment days for 6th form burgh Award. Dominic Alstead, Tara Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Lovering, Rebekah Stavrakis, Thomas Dda to all our learners! Tunley and Ray Vandyck have all been busy completing the work required. James Lewis is an important member of the RE Committee. Ray Vandyck is part of the Eco Scools Committee and is also working towards his grade 8 in clarinet.
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Good luck to Elizabeth Ingram who is tak- ing her grade 5 piano exam. Many pupils have been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award; Alfie Chambers, Tom Collins, William Gale, Ieuan Hicks, Megan Lim, Olivia North and Amy Walsh. Da iawn! Amy Walsh has been extremely busy; she has passed grade 6 performing arts with a merit and grade 5 LAMDA with merit. Amy is also performing in ‘Aida’.
“Nadolig Llawen to all our learners!” Mrs L Bekker and Mr K Year 12 Watkins The autumn term has seen Year 12 students busily settling into their chosen AS level sub- jects and into life in the sixth form. We would like to express our pleasure in seeing so many of them continuing their studies at Stanwell, and would also like to welcome the students who have joined us from other schools. Students have already embarked on the sev- eral elements of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification, most notably the activities for the Essential Skill, ‘Working With Others’. They were organised into groups and had to design, market and manufacture a product to sell on the school’s Open Day. This involved a ‘Team Enterprise Day’, with a Dragons’ Den presentation where each group had to bid for Many an investment of up to £20 from local business of our Year 12 students are involved in this people. The ‘Market Hall’ was a hive of activ- year’s production of ‘Aida’ with Sam Jennings, Verity Tucker, Sian Smith, Alex Haines, Calum O’Neil and Lily Webbe all se- curing lead roles. Interim reports detailing the students’ progress in their subject areas thus far were distributed in November and a mid year report will be issued at the end of January following the December examination session. The Sixth Form Information Evening took place on the 6th November, where it was emphasised how important it was for Year 12 students to put themselves in the strongest possible position ity throughout the open day with all of the by the end of the year, not only in terms of AS groups making a profit. Staff, pupils and visi- grades but also by gaining as much relevant ex- tors alike all commented on the quality of the perience as possible and developing the impor- products and the professionalism of the stu- tant skills required for both work and higher dents. Several groups of students also sold education. Parents also received details on the their products at the PTA Christmas Fayre. timing of assessments and reporting as well as a As well as organising community participation calendar of events and further detail on the placements for the Welsh Baccalaureate, many WBQ. Many of our students have also been students have started to prepare for future ca- very busy with various extra curricular activi- reers and university courses. The year group ties: recently visited the Careers Wales Fair in Car- WB01 diff, where many students tried their hand at a A huge congratulations to Rebecca Egerstrom wide range of new skills including helping the who has been selected to represent Team GB in BBC’s special effects department. the U18s ice hockey team as Netminder. “ busy settling into their chosen AS level subjects and into life in the sixth form.” Mrs L Bekker and Mr K Year 12 Watkins
Rebecca only started playing in under 17 squad. January of this year so this is a fabulous WB04: Well done to Eleanor Webster who has taken part in the BBC3 debate show Free Speech and is also a member of the Learning & Teaching Group. Congratulations also to Lowri Thomas for winning the regional heat of a de- bating competition about the Magna Carta, and well done to Alice Holder for completing her bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh awards. Katie MacLeod has attended a work placement at Arup (engineering firm). Sam Jennings has a achievement. Well done to Emily Walters busy year full of drama ahead of him, playing who won the Carol Evans Award for RE ear- Radames in the school musical, ‘Aida’, Javert lier this year. She currently volunteers for the in ‘Les Misérables’ with the Mark Jermin Stage Year 7 and Year 8 History and RE clubs. school (next March), and is involved with the production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ (next WB02: A big well done to Niamh Teague for April). Curtis-Lee McDonnell is doing his helping to raise a massive £16,000 for Teen- grade 8 in guitar and will be opening for the age cancer trust in October. Morgan Bird, Welsh band, Peasant’s King as a support act Alex Warren and Laura Huntley have all next year. helped to raise almost £3000 with the charity committee for Children in Need. Abbie Isaacs WB05 has appeared on BBC3 to discuss the impor- Jenny Blunden and Emilie Waite helped or- tance of free speech. Tom Keenan has show- ganise the collection of Operation Christmas cased his impressive musical ability by play- Child shoe boxes and Children in Need events ing the drums in Swansea jazz festival. Well as members of the Charity Committee. Emilie done to Lauren Falkner and Ioan Morgan- Waite, along with Jack Jones and Eric Aydin Jones who have both helped to start the pho- is also working towards her Duke of Edinburgh tography club and have also assisted with the gold award. Jack Jones is also a key member of eco-committee. the team taking part in the Engineering Educa- tion Scheme Wales, working with Lion Labora- WB03 tories. Alex Collins spent a week filming with Verity Tucker performed to much acclaim in BBC’s Casualty. the lead role of Aida in the senior musical. Phoebe Christie was part of the Teen Spirit WB06 team who raised over £16,000 for the Teenage Congratulations to Georgina Bartlett who was Cancer Trust and Thomas Mullett has been awarded Highly Commended at the Historical selected to represent Wales at the World Scout Association's 'Great Debate' competition in No- Jamboree in Japan next year. Also represent- vember. A keen photographer who co-founded ing Wales, but this time in netball is Elizabeth the photography club in school, Mark Norton Birch Hurst who has been selected for the recently received a highly commended award in
“ students have also been very busy with various extra curricular activities” Mrs L Bekker and Mr K Year 12 Watkins
the young photographer category of the Royal Deklan Grotz who has just become a part time Horticultural Society Photographic competi- coach for U14 and U15s rugby. Finally, well tion. done to Courtney Fettah and Sian Smith who both had parts in the school’s production of ‘Aida’.
WB09 Da iawn to Teigan Couper and Georgia Wilt- shire on achieving their silver Duke of Edin- burgh award. Best of luck to Megan Clarke, Olivia O’Kell and Cerys Salter who are partici- pating in the senior production of Aida. Megan and Cerys have also been busy outside school as WB07 they have successfully passed their grade 6 guitar William Chappel is a volunteer in a Tenovus exam and intermediate ballet exam respectively. Charity Shop. Congratulations to Lily Webbe Well done to Emma Davies for running the who secured one of the lead roles in ‘Aida’. popular after school cricket club for pupils, re- James Harvey, Rebecca Lim and Abigail ceiving a cricketing award from Sully CC Men’s hodges have completed their D of E Silver 2nds and taking part in Welsh cricket trials. Fi- Award and have recently started working to- nally, a thank you to our form reps, Ellen Ashton wards the gold award by volunteering with and Zac Dyer, for working hard and taking the Dinas Powys Cubs, Beavers and Stanwell’s form’s ideas forward to year council. English Department respectively. Further afield, Ffion Wood volunteered at a school in WB10 Sri Lanka and Molly Holloway spent some Students have been involved in a variety of excit- time helping on a Medical Volunteering Pro- ing fund raising activities; Milissa Sorenson ject in Ghana. Congratulations to Rebeka helped to raise £17,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust Thompson who has been selected for the As- through her involvement with the ‘Teen Spirit’ sociates programme with Ballet Cymru. committee. Andraya Campbell and her Team Enterprise group managed to raise £60 through WB08 their sale of personalised rocks; this has been do- Well done to Samuel Wilcox who has helped nated to Teenage Cancer Trust and Lesotho. Am- raise £2000 for the International Glaucoma ber Randall has passed her grade 5 music theory Association by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. and gained a place in the Cardiff County Youth Further congratulations go to Solomon Borde Orchestra. Seren James passed her National Ice and Nicole Butler who have also been busy Skating Association Level 1in figure skating raising money for charity; Solomon ran the whilst Harvey Atkins has completed the Grand Cardiff Half Marathon for Velindre and Nicole Prior award for the St John’s Ambulance. In participated in the 5k Rainbow Run for Ty rowing, Sophie Gracia-Thomas won the Cardiff Hafen, raising £135 and £300 respectively. Head race and was awarded the fastest female Also, well done to Thomas Hann who came boat of the day prize and more recently also won first in a freestyle longboard competition and the Monmouth Head race.
“climbing Mount Kilimanjaro” Blwyddyn13 Mrs A Mansfield and Mr M Gershenson This term is always a busy one completing the Problem Solving Essential skill for the students of Year 13 with the UCAS on researching the different options available to process getting well underway. 170 students them after their time in the sixth form. Dr are expected to apply to study at universities Pooky Knightsmith, a specialist in the field of this year with one student applying through child and adolescent mental health, spoke to the CUKAS to study in a college of music and year group about dealing with stress and anxi- drama. All have been assigned a UCAS tutor ety, especially during examination periods. to support them through the process. Several Coping strategies were discussed and a great specialists in various fields have been con- deal of positive feedback was received form the ducting mock interviews with students in students. preparation for their applications and it was Due to the removal of the January external particularly pleasing to see several former stu- modular examination period, internal examina- dents such as Megan Boot and Owen Haswell tions were sat by the students prior to the amongst these. Iwan Hopkins from Cardiff Christmas break. This gives both staff and stu- University also gave a presentation to the year dents a real indication of how they are progress- group on interview techniques whilst Adele ing at A2 and meaningful and specific feedback Rushton of Bristol University gave advice on can be given in order to set targets for the last writing an effective personal statement. Bud- stretch of their sixth form education. ding medicine and dentistry students have On a lighter note, several of our Year 13 stu- been receiving advice from current students in dents will play leading roles in the school's sen- the field and we would like to say a special ior production of ‘Aida’ which will be per- thank you to Martin Blamey, formerly of Ca- formed during the week prior to the Christmas reers Wales, who returns every year to give break. Tom Chandler and Luke Morley have advice and support to those applying to study secured main parts while many Year 13 stu- in this very competitive field. We extend our dents are members of the cast, stage crew or congratulations to the 15 students who have orchestra. been offered an interview at Oxbridge. We would like to wish all Year 13 students a For those who are choosing a different path very merry Christmas and a happy new year after their time at Stanwell, specialist advice and support will be offered during the next half term on writing a letter of application, seeking and applying for employment. Guid- ance will be offered via the Careers Officer and Mr R Deighton-Jones (our Work Related Education co-ordinator). All Year 13 students continue to work towards obtaining the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification. This is being graded for the first time this year and many university conditional offers received thus far have featured the Welsh Baccalaureate. Stu- dents have been collecting evidence for their Level 3 Communication Portfolio which in- cluded a debate on Humanitarian Aid con- ducted in the classroom. They have also been after what has been a very busy term. “170 students are expected to apply to study at university’” Blwyddyn13 Mrs A Mansfield and Mr M Gershenson WB01 Well done to Nicole Morrick who has achieved a merit in the grade 5 examination on the cello. WB02 Daniel Parselle and his band performed in the recent Oxjam concert which raised a consider- able amount for Oxfam and Namika Birchall spent some time during the summer at ITV Yorkshire learning about the Media industry and observed programmes such as Emmerdale being filmed. Well done also to Alice Nottingham who was a volunteer worker at the Commonwealth WB05 Games in Glasgow. Peter McDonough has passed his diploma WB03 exam on the euphonium and Owen Rees has Callum Page-Beighton has written a review been chosen for the senior rugby team. for a public British Psychological Society lec- WB06 ture which is to be published in the BPS South Matthew Whitfield was ranked first place in West hub review. The lecture was by Profes- the UK youth sailing squad qualifiers and con- sor Stephen Beuton on 'Low Frequency Noise- sequently secured his place within the squad hearing impacts annoyance'. and Katie Way has been volunteering with WB04 Cancer Research. Well done to Rebecca te Wa- A big congratulations to Tom Chandler who ter Naude who has been chosen for Welsh has recently been voted the Youth Mayor of Rowing Academy training and to Kieran Hop- the Vale of Glamorgan. Tom fought off tough kins who has been an important member of the competition and campaigned tirelessly to win senior rugby team throughout the term. We also this prestigious position. wish Robyn Keane the very best of luck after being accepted by Project Trust to take part in an 8 month teaching placement in Chile next year.
Robyn will be going to Chile to teach next year.
“Great achievements by Year 13 students”
Well done to the following pupils who have attended school every day since September (up to w/b 11 December 2014)
100% ATTENDANCE ACHIEVEMENT: AUTUMN TERM 2014‐15
YEAR 7 PUPILS:
Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Ali, Tasneem 7O Dunning, Jack 7W Lloyd, William 7O Alsop, Charlie 7X Edwards, Charles 7E Lloyd-Williams, Morgan 7E Awed, Jamal 7K Eshel, Grace 7X Lumsden, Tom 7O Bax, Kitty 7X Evans, Oliver 7E Marshall, George 7M Bertini, Rosa 7A Farrugia, Samuel 7R Martinson, Brooke 7T Best, Ryan 7E Griffin, Ellie 7A McWilliam, Flora 7O Bigsby, Stefan 7R Grosfils, Adam 7M Millar, Niamh 7L Blackburn, Ashlin 7L Groves, Lucas 7X Minchin, Lewi 7T Bollington, Daisy 7M Harris, Alana 7O Nardone, Luca 7T Bradley Glinister, Max 7E Harris, Lauren 7A Norton, Eddie 7W Bullock, Jessica 7K Hawkins, Alexandra 7L Odgers, William 7O Carolan, Ellen 7T Heale, William 7O Petersen, Jack 7L Carr, Georgia 7O Henry, Sally 7E Pisani, Jaisu 7M Clarke, Lloyd 7T Hocking, Evan 7L Powditch, Louis 7T Cook, Jamie 7O Hughes, Felix 7L Powell, Phoebe 7E Courtney, Ella 7M Iredale, Alexandra 7L Press, Hannah 7L Crandon, Marisa 7T Jackson-Newman, Paris 7W Price, Ben 7O Cross, Gregory 7L Jones, Charlotte 7W Radford, Ella 7X Curtis, Angel 7E Jowett, Charlie 7E Rees, Jack 7E Davies, William 7T Kaged, Lloyd 7R Rees, Lili 7A Dawson, Francis 7L Keane, David 7A Richards, Emily 7X Dicks, Sophie 7O Khan, Hashaam 7O Roderick, Lucy 7L Dolbear, Michael 7T Kibblewhite, Luc 7T Rosser, Joseff 7O Donnelly-John, Tia 7E Knapper, Rhys 7R Russell, Scarlett 7X Donovan, Benjamin 7R Lam, Emily 7K Savill, Thomas 7L Donovan, Jacob 7O Lau, Tin Yiu 7L Selman, Ellis 7W Drake, Megan 7L Lee, Tia 7E Sheppard, Jasmine 7R Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Sinden, Leon 7O Banks, Enyala 8L Lewis, Rhys 8E Skone, William 7R Bosley, Georgia 8X Lougher, Joshua 8M Slack, Christopher 7T Boyland, Jonti 8L Macleod, Laura 8A Smith, Arron 7X Burge, Tom 8M Marshall, Harriet 8M Steacy, Callum 7E Castillo, Reinel 8A McCullagh, Billy 8A Stephenson, Kobe 7R Chandler, Menna 8A McCulloch, Ffion 8M Stroud, Molly 7A Charles, Samuel 8E McGowan, Rhys 8E Sullivan, Mia 7L Cheeseman, Daniel 8A McLellan-Morgan, Zachary 8X Sweeney, Jacob 7A Chowdhury, Shafi 8M Moser, Simone 8X Thomas, Sophie 7R Cole, Eleanor 8R Moss, Dylan 8M Thompson, Megan 7K Coyle, Miller 8O Mudie, Jack 8T Togden, Raechel 7M Croll, Tom 8K Mulcahy, Ethan 8W Tomalin-Reeves, Eva 7L Cummins, Amelia 8A Murray, Georgia 8K Tweed, Izaac 7L Doyle, Jack 8L O'Grady, Natasha 8O Tyso, Devon 7E Edwards, Megan 8L Peach, Charlotte 8T Utting, Rebecca 7E Evans, Caitlin 8X Perry, Liam 8W Wachowicz, Cyprian 7T Featherstone, Thomas 8O Power, Neil 8O Walters, Tom 7R Fisher, Kayleigh 8R Pritchard, Jack 8M Warne, Joshua 7L Glynn, Gethin 8O Pyman, Elinor 8L Warner, Lucy 7L Goodhew, Angharad 8O Ramage, Joseph 8A Webbe, Marcy 7W Griffiths, Emily 8W Ramage, Thomas 8A Welsh, Charlotte 7O Hardy, William 8X Reed, Cori 8E Wheatley, Sam 7K Holland, Meredith 8A San Diego, Julia Alyssa 8K Williams, Imogen 7X Holman, Anthony 8L Scott-Quinlan, Phoebe 8X Williams, Luke 7T Hughes, Tomos 8K Scott-Quinlan, Thomas 8X Young, James 7K Hunnam, Sophie 8E Selman, Lauren 8R Youngs, David 7E Jenkins, Thomas 8E Skinner, Rory 8E Johnson, Nicholas 8A Smith, Yahlini 8T Jones, Daniel 8L Snook, Jay 8T YEAR 8 PUPILS Jones, Dylan 8L Stockley-Jones, Jack 8M Jones, Elinor 8W Sullivan, Seren 8L Name Reg Jones, Gwyn 8L Sultana, Cameron 8K Ainsworth, Harri 8L Jones, Reuben 8M Sutcliffe-Hill, Mia 8L Allen, Ryan 8T Kneale, Samuel 8X Thomas, Carys 8K Alstead, Jessica 8L Lacey, Hope 8E Thomas, David 8R Anderton, Sophie 8R Langford, Erin 8W Thomas, Lloyd 8R Attwood, Franklin 8O Lee, Megan 8E Thompson, Joseff 8W Baker, Max 8K Lee, Thomas 8O Tucker, Olivia 8L Banks, Arianne 8L Lewis, James 8K Tyso, Olivia 8X Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Walker, Natasha 8L Matthews, Jack 9A Donlan, Gwyn 10K Weir, Adam 8T Monaghan, Mila 9M Donovan, Danny 10K Wells, Alicia 8K Murphy, Kieran 9R Dyer, Lia-Maree 10X Williams, Hannah 8L Murphy, Niall 9A Eastwood, Jade 10A Wiltshire, Matt 8O Nicol, Jacob 9E Ellis, Lauren 10W Wingren, Jessica 8K Richardson, Darcy 9L Evans, Ben 10R Yang, Denis 8E Rosser, Jacob 9O Gimber, Kieron 10K Yousef, Zoya 8W Ruelle, Jack 9A Griffin, Olivia 10A Shillabeer, Rhian 9E Griffiths, Thomas 10R Stock, Oliver 9A Haq, Iman 10R YEAR 9 Stout, Amy 9A Harris, Genna 10L Taylor-Hoare, Niamh 9E Hawkins-Payne, Ellis 10R Name Reg White, Callum 9E Higgins, Annie 10M Allen, Felicity 9T Yamada, Wataru 9M Hills, Naomi 10O Awed, Mohamed 9A Holland, Samuel 10W Bale, Sophie 9R Hughes, Dylan 10T Bigsby, Guillaume 9A YEAR 10 PUPILS Islam, Salsabeel 10K Brown, Amoy 9L Jama, Khalif 10M Bunford-Davies, Anna 9E Name Reg James, Samuel 10O Davies, Elliot 9R Adney, Chloe 10O Jones, Catrin 10O Dawson, James 9M Alsop, James 10O Jones, Rhys 10O De Grey, Sophie 9O Anderton, Daniel 10X Keane-Adams, Luc 10R Donovan, Joseph 9T Bagshaw, Scott 10T Khan, Aymen 10K Drake, Jonathan 9E Baker, Thaine 10R Knupp, Kabir 10L Driveman, Ellen 9T Bennett, Jonathan 10O Lawley, Moses 10R Edwards, Sonny 9A Birch Hurst, Samuel 10E Lintern, Aimee 10L Emberson, Aidan 9M Bird, Stuart 10T McKechnie, Clodagh 10W Farrell, Dan 9K Blunsdon, Ffion 10W Mills, Jacob 10K Fletcher, Hannah 9A Bollington, Ruby 10R Morgan, Bronwyn 10X Fordjour, Kab 9W Bratby, Bethany 10W Morgan, Kathryn 10A Grafton, Patrick 9E Bratby, Rebecca 10T Murray, Ieuan 10E Hatcher, Jacob 9O Carr, Jake 10O Newman, Harry 10L Jackson, Katie 9E Chamberlain, Olivia 10R Ong, Wei-Shen 10T Jenkins, Joseph 9M Chapman, Sophie 10K Peacock, Antonio 10K Jones, Mair 9K Charles, Matthew 10M Pwele, Maxine 10M Jordan, Amy 9E Cheeseman, Joshua 10L Robertson, Elspeth 10T Lane, Owain 9M Crockett, Lauren 10E Roderick, Benjamin 10E Lee, Dillon 9W Croll, Ben 10T Rogers, Daniel 10O Lloyd, Gethin 9T Denton, Macey 10O Ruck, Matthew 10R Name Reg Name Reg Name Reg Scrivens, Joseph 10X Gale, William 11L Morley, Thomas 11A Spencer, Evie 10W Geen, Emily 11A Norton, Frankie 11R Spinola, David 10R Glaze, Emily 11E Odgers, Joseph 11O Squire, Cora 10X Grafton, Isabel 11R O'Rourke, Ellen 11A Stapleton, Samuel 10K Grosfils, Daniel 11O Parselle, Chloe 11O Stephens-Collins, Joe 10R Hardy, Charlotte 11T Pearce, Rhiannon 11X Svendsen, Samuel 10M Harvey, Isaac 11X Penberthy, Jamie 11E Thomas, Owain 10O Harvey, Robert 11K Peterson, Rosina 11M Trunin, Anton 10A Hermogeno, Lex 11L Phillips, Joseph 11R Twamley, Jessica 10O Hickery, Amy 11O Pope, Grace 11O Waddon, Henry 10M Hicks, Ieuan 11L Powell, Jack 11K Walker, Rhys 10M Hopkins, Iwan 11E Price, James 11M Wall, Cora 10R Hopkins, Mathew 11X Price, Joel 11E Whitfield, Alexander 10E Hutchings, Ethan 11X Prickett, George 11O Williams, Geraint 10E Ignacio, Jonathan 11M Pringle, Luke 11T Iredale, Robyn 11W Proctor, Catherine 11M Jackson, Aled 11X Rees, Morgan 11O YEAR 11 PUPILS Jones, Anna 11T Rees, Morgan 11M Jones, Kyrsty 11L Ritchie, Ellie 11L Jones, Megan 11O Saji, Linda 11A Jones, Milo 11E Sawyer, Jordan 11L Name Reg Jones, Rhys 11T Shamte, Maya 11O Adney, James 11E Lam, Thomas 11K Sharpe, Thomas 11L Aeschlimann, Jasper 11O Lane, Danielle 11L Short, Joseph 11T Alstead, Dominic 11K Langrish, Alex 11R Summerhayes, Erin 11R Anwar, Sumaiya 11X Lean, Alex 11L Tavanaie, Kiyan 11T Barrett, Olivia 11M Lee, Izaak 11R Troth, Jacob 11O Bird, David 11W Lewis, Seren 11X Tucker, Sam 11W Buckingham, Daniel 11W Lim, Megan 11L Valek, Joseph 11O Burns, Timothy 11A Lloyd, Owen 11M Walsh, Amy 11L Cole, Gregory 11W Loweth, Grace 11A Way, Charlotte 11L Collins, Tom 11L Marsh, Seren 11T Williams, Harry 11A Crimp, Morgan 11O Marsh, Tomos 11T Williams, Lily-May 11L Cross, Jamie 11M Marsh, William 11X Willson, James 11A Dawson, Matthew 11T Matthews, Cerys 11O Wiltshire, Samuel 11W Emberson, Orla 11X McCulloch, Elizabeth 11E Wincott, Calum 11W Evans, Jamie 11O McGowan, Ffion 11M Wright, Jonathan 11E Fitt, Bethany 11R McSorley, Callum 11T Frost, Nathan 11W Merrick, Francesca 11A
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