T R eflection The R eflection achieving more together Issue 28 June 2016 Democracy Award Fundraising Science Show Careers Event Oxbridge & Warwick Uni Visits Primary Master Classes Girls Rugby Finals and LOTS more... Full reports and news can be found via and Facebook account and the our Twitter website... ‘News’ area of the school www.liskeard.cornwall.sch.uk @Liskeard_School The magazine of Liskeard School & Community College Head’s Letter With only a few weeks left of Thank you, as always, for your Dear All, 2015-16 there is still much to fit in continued support. before the summer break arrives. I am really proud of the staff and It will be a busy, but also very With all best wishes students at the school. They have enjoyable, what with Challenge Alex Lingard, Head Teacher. worked incredibly hard over the Week, Sports Day, Awards Evening, year and as you’ll see from the Music Day amongst other things to articles in this term’s edition of The look forward to. Reflection that, once again, there is much to celebrate. There are reports about individual success, team success and success for the school as a whole. Recently we were inspected by the Local Authority whose leaving remarks were what a lovely, friendly school we are. They were really impressed with the attitude of the students and their positivity about the school. I couldn’t agree more! Liskeard School Receives Recognition for Democracy Work he British Youth Council have hear about how Parliament works Democracy is an important element acknowledged the excellent and to have the opportunity to ask of British life and one of Liskeard Twork to promote and questions. Some of the students School’s co-operative values. engage students in democracy attending the trip met Sheryll taking place at Liskeard School. Murray again to receive the Assistant Head Teacher Dawn Liskeard are only one of sixty School’s Democracy Award which Penberthy said “We are thrilled schools nationally to receive the recognises the role and contribution that we have been acknowledged Discovering Democracy Award students play in making decisions as one of the country’s leading and the only school in Cornwall. in the wider school, including the schools in promoting the importance This is in recognition of the work active School Council, Student Voice of democracy.” students have been doing in groups and Personnel Leaders. PHSCE as well as the numerous events held over the last twelve months such as a mock general election, youth parliament election and having outside speakers such as Lord Teverson, a peer in the House of Lords, come into school to speak to students. There was also an opportunity for Liskeard Sixth Form students to debate in the European Youth Parliament at Exeter County Hall. Most recently fifty Year 8 students visited the Houses of Parliament for a debating workshop and a tour. They were delighted to be met by Sheryll Murray on the day to 1| a place where... Democracy: From Liskeard to London ou may have noticed that enough to receive a visit from a visit from Sheryll Murray – our local recently Liskeard School member of the House of Lords; MP – who told us even more about Yhave been taking part Lord Teverson. He explained to a Parliament. in lots of democratic activities. large group of students his journey During the actual election of to the House of Lords and what he The rest of the London trip was 2015, we hosted our own mock does there. He also answered any fantastic too. An interesting visit to election. This meant students had political questions we might have, an Islamic Mosque; a great viewing to research each party in order which resulted in some interesting – of ‘Wicked’, a trip to Kidzania and to make their decision on who but complicated- discussions. an astonishing sunny afternoon on to vote for. Like in a real election the London Eye and scenic routes on students had to make their way After taking part in all these the coach are just the main things down to a polling station (ALC) activities we decided a group of we did. Thank you to all the staff to cast their vote. This gave year 8 students should travel up to who organised and came on the everyone a good experience and London to make a visit to the Houses trip for helping us have the most a greater understanding of voting of Parliament itself. So, in the early wonderful trip. in the future. afternoon – Monday 11th April – Parliament was filled with 50 Now, after taking part in all of Liskeard School has taken part inquisitive students. We were split these political activities you might in a few other democratic events into groups before heading to the think Liskeard School deserves too. Last year, we all voted for our viewing gallery for the House of an award. Well, the British Youth chosen candidate in the local Youth Commons and the House of Lords. Council thought so too! Mr Lingard Parliament Elections. The candidates Unfortunately, we did not get to and a handful of year 8 students visited us and discussed whether see the PM himself but we saw two were delighted to receive the or not voting should be lowered other important debates. Next, we ‘Discovering Democracy Award’ on to 16. This was a great honour for attended a workshop on how to be behalf of the school. Who better the school and many students were good at debating and speaking, to give it to us than our local MP, seen on ITV news, as the discussion which will help in lessons like Drama Sheryll Murray? was filmed. Also, we were lucky and English. Finally, we received a Dan, Year 8 ...we shape our futures |2 Liskeard Sixth Form Debates at Exeter County Hall he Liskeard Sixth Form Partnership negotiations?’ Each gave feedback to each team. Debate Team, consisting of debate required one team member Liskeard were commended on TAbi Sharma-Burford, Teighan to deliver an opening speech, relevant points made during the Borlase, Jordan Hembrow, Rose Jordan delivered his speech with debate and by their enthusiasm to Mackonockie, Flo Gregory and confidence and this set the debate make a direct response throughout Josh Cliffe, recently attended off. Everyone put points forward, the day. However, they were not Exeter County Hall for a debate defending and opposing the issue chosen to represent the region at competition. The Team had been and after a courageous final speech the next stage. entered into The European Youth by Josh the whole room voted with Parliament Debate, for the South Liskeard School running out the Everyone agreed it was an amazing West Region. winners as the majority voted to experience. “To be part of this has oppose the bill! been fantastic.” said one student All students volunteered to take and all agreed they would like to part, giving up several lunch times At the end of the day, the judges take part next year. and meeting after school to plan, discuss and carry out research in preparation for the big day. After an inspiring introduction from Ben Bradshaw MP, the competition began. There were six rounds of debate and each team represented a Committee, Liskeard being The Committee on Culture and Education. The students needed to understand all EU issues and take part in every debate, however, Liskeard were tasked with opposing a motion from The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. ‘What stance should the EU take towards the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Year 12 and 13 Arts Leaders Joli Vyann Show ears 8 and 12 Arts Leaders warmed up for the Joli YVyann show at the new Circus Club which is running in the old hall at school on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6pm. Some students went on to perform a pre-show for the public whilst others hosted and worked with ticketing and refreshments before the main show. The Arts Leaders have worked with Carne to Cove and the Liskerrett Centre to put the Joli Vyann dance show on and are looking forward to putting on more events this year. 3| a place where... 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