OPMAGAZINE35 Orleans Park Summer 2012 ORLEANS PARK SCHOOL PROM Twickenham Stadium 29 June 2012 From the Press Team Accelerated Reading This latest magazine might just be the best 40 Year 9 pupils took part in an exciting ever. It’s packed with articles, reports and new reading scheme this year called photos that capture all the latest goings-on Accelerated Reading. They had to read in and around Orleans Park. This summer books at exactly the right level for them edition splashes the fantastic Prom at the and then take an online quiz to determine Rugby Ground, features articles on the how well they had read the book. Alice in Wonderland Cross-Curricular day Romancia in May – immense fun and a real day to Browne was cherish, the Fun Run, the school’s 31st The Orleans Park Press Team 2012 is: this year’s success at the Borough Sports, the China Gavin Pham, Luke Airey, Jamie Mackie- winner reading Trip, a round-up of Gifted & Talented Elia, Harvey Planer, Richard Johns, 1,260,007 words activities, Work Experience, Trips and Alex Collier (not pictured) and 15 books. success stories. Supervising editors Ms R Crisa, Her efforts were We hope you enjoy reading this as much Mrs C Brooks & Mrs J Donnelly rewarded with as we have enjoyed compiling it for you. Consultant designer Peter Moore the prize of a Kindle! Other prize winners are: ‘Battle of Nature’ Farshad Fourgh, Barnaby Wing, Isaac Wing, Katja Biddles, Emma Uren, Ella “Have you seen them, Naruko?” Francis, Ethan Maddison. Lewis Jones won the 500- bellowed the King. It was a very successful scheme and one word English Department “Yes, father,” muttered Naruko. that will continue for another lucky 40 competition with this Her father turned to a large man next to pupils in Year 9! him, clad in golden armour. composition. l Mrs J Best “Alert the warriors; have them make peace. We have a great battle ahead.” Fiery embers floated down from the sky “Yes, my Lord,” replied the General. like burning snowflakes. The anguished “Naruko,” her father grabbed her, cry of an eagle could be heard as the wind “I know I have not been the best father swept through the trees in the mighty I could have been, focusing on being forest. your tutor rather than your father,” his ‘Nature is crying’, thought Naruko as she glimmering eyes showing a hint of regret, gazed down at the valley. “I am sorry.” Naruko was a quiet girl of 14 who had Naruko turned to her father, “It’s ok, dark brown hair, tanned skin and usually I love you too,” she ran off, the warning wore a gentle smile. Her brown eyes, signal chasing after her. normally soft, were scrunched up in a Naruko scampered up the archers’ hill, frown. She was ready. the enemy storming the valley. “Ready, She continued scanning the horizon, aim, FIRE!” – hundreds of arrows turned as did the vigilant warriors below. They the sky as black as raven wings. Down were waiting, just like her. Watching and below men were falling everywhere as waiting. Ready. arrows pierced their ragged armour. Wow. What a fantastic show! We Will Then she heard a rumble, sending “NARUKO!” exclaimed a soldier “We birds soaring away, and a constant Rock You has been a year in the making. need you down here!” What started out as a big idea resulted wave of shouting. They were coming, The girl tore down the hill like a in an even bigger performance! From nature’s enemy, the Demise Clan – ritual cheetah, knocking aside anyone in her the outset I was so impressed with the slaughterers. way. She saw animals charging brutally at commitment of all of the pupils involved. Naruko slid down from her hiding spot the masses of soldiers. on the rock, as nimble as a monkey, to ‘Nature is fighting,’ thought Naruko. Everyone seemed set on creating the best alert the watchmen. As she approached There she saw the Slaughter King, looming show we possibly could. Staff from across them she could hear the shouts getting over her father’s injured body. the school pooled their skills together in closer. “FATHER!” With instinct honed through a variety of areas to really make this a ‘Nature is scared’ thought Naruko, still training, she put an arrow through the whole school effort. The production itself running. King’s face; his blood gushed out like a involved over 100 pupils in some way, She bounded up to the grand village gates, river. from set design to stage hands, make-up a drift of squealing pigs raced past her, “Your King is dead, now leave this to performers and band. I would like to followed by a pack of frightened dogs. place!” hollered Naruko, before rushing to take this opportunity to thank everyone ‘Nature is running’ thought Naruko as her father’s aid. for their support with the musical and to she slowed to a walk. Deflated, wave by wave the soldiers all of the parents, carers, staff and friends She could hear the clatter of hooves as left the valley like the tide going out. The who came along to the show to support the King drew near, mounted on a Persian enemy retreated. our very talented performers. It really has warhorse. The man was old, but strong They had won. Nature had won. been the highlight of the year for me and for his age. He had broad shoulders, The new Queen, Naruko, had lost her I hope it has provided an exciting and a long ponytail that shimmered like a father. enriching opportunity for all involved. silvery stream and shining brown eyes that glistened with hope. l Lewis Jones 8O l Ms H Smith 2 OP MAGAZINE 35 l SUMMER 2012 Year 10 Work Experience Year 10 completed their work experience during the two weeks before the May half term. This year the majority of pupils secured their own placements. This led to some very interesting and exciting ones including: English Industry of Sport, Bisham Abbey; Shepperton Studios; Ritz Music, London; Emirates Airlines; Queen Mary Sailing Club, Ashford; Swiss Re, The Gherkin, Central London; Royal Observatory; House of Commons; Clerkenwell Films Ltd, working on the set of The Misfits; Hampton Court Palace; American Institute for Foreign Study; Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent. We also had pupils working in primary schools, local vets, solicitors’ offices and many other interesting occupations. The majority of pupils really enjoyed the experience while some others felt the jobs they were doing were mundane and boring at times. Work Experience can either secure in a pupil’s mind what they want to do in the future or confirm what they definitely don’t want to do. Clockwise from top left: I continue to receive some very positive comments from Georgina Smith at the National Gallery; Luke Hunter employers as our pupils are such good ambassadors for the at Trowlock Island; Daniel Aparicio at Shepperton school. Studios; Jack Dear at Richmond Boathouses with the royal barge Gloriana; Tom Chowings at Queen Well done all of you! Mary’s Sailing Club; and Isaac Williamson at l Mrs F Offord Lasermeasured, Richmond. CONGRATULATIONS! What a fantastic production the kids put ‘on. The standard of performance, singing, music, costumes, set, makeup was all superb. They all performed so well, with challenging parts, lots of solos and not very easy music, and in such a tight space too. It was very obvious not only did they all really enjoy what they were doing but were very proud also of what they achieved. What an amazing experience! I just wanted to’ congratulate you on a fantastic show. We‘ watched the performance on Thursday and thought it greatly entertaining and professional. We went to see We Will Rock You ’ last‘ night and it was just fabulous. A really amazing production. What incredibly talented children and staff to have pulled something so tricky off so brilliantly. We just wanted to say congratulations’ on‘ a fantastic production of We Will Rock You. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. We thought it was absolutely fantastic! Well done. I just wanted to say how absolutely’ fabulous WWRY was ‘ last night. It was simply awesome. ’ OP MAGAZINE 35 l SUMMER 2012 3 Press Team interviews with last September’s new entrants Jake Stayt and Claudia Lee interviewed by Have you noticed anything that could be Harvey Planer interviewed Faiza Hassan Gavin Pham and Luke Airey. improved around the school? and Max Davies. CL: The chewing gum on the floor is appalling! JS: The wobbly tables need to be improved. What do you think of the reward system and planner? CL/JS: I think it’s really good as your parents can see how you are Have you been involved in any clubs? If so progressing. Good for competition. which ones? Do you find the school intimidating in any What do you think of the school so far? CL: I am currently in football and rugby. way? A: The lessons are fun and there is a lot JS: Tennis. CL/JS: We don’t find anything or anyone more here than primary. Have you made any interesting friends? intimidating. How does OP compare to primary school? Why do you find them cool? Do you have any positive feedback? A: It’s a lot more involved and CL: I already knew people from CL: I think that this school is really good. interactive. St Stephen’s. We liked the same JS: I think that all the clubs are very Have you got involved with any clubs? sports.