Westbourne
April 2015
Year 6 become code breakers for the day with a visit to Bletchley Park
Model United Nations and meeting the former UK ambsassador to the UN
Lower Sixth pupils attended the Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Barry. MUN is run like a real UN meeting with schools representing different countries and discussing set topics. The main topics covered were Isis and Women Rights, but there were many more sub concerns also discussed. The initial
resolutions to these issues were proposed by Iraq and Canada, respectively. The rest of
the countries had to argue whether they were in favour or against them basing
themselves on the politics and way of thinking these different countries have in our
real world. The International Press had to make up a report on what the countries
were saying during the debate and present it to the audience afterwards whilst assistants to the
General Secretary of the organizing committee who were moderating the debate
between countries handled notes countries wrote between countries if they wanted to discuss privately any issue in a called ‘Moderating Room’, reach an agreement or set a new amendment to the initial resolution with which both countries agree, between others.
At the end of the day, we received the visit from the Former Ambassador to the UN who
gave a beautiful speech about the purpose of the UN in our global modern society and
made everyone present interact with him by asking questions to the students
representing countries and being asked afterwards. Written by Blanca (Lower 6th)
Senior School Cross Country at Cosmeston
World Book Day thank you
On behalf of Oxfam I would like to thank all the pupils, family members and staff who contributed towards the activities on World Book Day. Many pupils paid a donation to dress up as literary characters - Harry Potter-mania would appear to be on the wane as only two characters were present, And 'Where's Wally?' Well, we had five! Prizes for costume and effort went to Georgia (Year 6), Adam ( Year 7) the Gibson girls (Year 10) and Emmie (L6). In addition to the donations, pupils were asked to donate books and write a special message for a book sale. All together, we managed to raise £105 for charity. Well done!
As part of the initiative to raise literary awareness as well as funds, staff were asked to select their favourite book then to summarise it and explain why it was so important to them. These descriptions were kept anonymous and pupils had to match the staff members to their choices. There was one clear winner the enterprising Joe (Year 10)! With poetry, the book-sale, the mystery book quiz, fancy dress and our donation to Oxfam I would like to congratulate all who took part and made the days events enjoyable! Written by Mr Pocknell
Children in Need
Junior School Mother's Day assembly
Years 1 and 2 visit to Techniquest
Year 1 and Year 2 went to Techniquest. We went on the spinning chair. Also we
looked at the ants and tried to make a whirl pool. It was very hard. Evie and I went in the
mirror. I showed her my secret hideout. We saw Woodland Wonders and it was great. Then
we had a biscuit and we made a tidal wave. We all got wet. Then it was time to go. By Adara (Y2)
PC Mudie visits Year 2
PC Emma Mudie and Tarian the dragon visited Year 2. The children learnt about keeping safe with medicines.
“It was good fun.” (Archie)
“I liked playing the game on the computer.” (Owen)
“I learnt not to touch medicines I see on the street.” (Evie)
“It was fantastic.” (Ruby)
Easter bunny visit
Easter egg boxes
Over £40 was raised for Marie Curie through the sale of knitted chicks
Personal achievements
Isabella second in Performing Arts Academy Wales
second in the lower junior class. She sang "Do you want to build a
snowman?" from the film Frozen. Well done, Issy!
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
1st - 2nd May Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh practice walk
4th May Upper Sixth IB exams begin
6th - 8th May Lower 6th Biology trip to Dale Fort
8th May Junior School Art Exhibition at Penarth Pier
11th May Year 11 Study Leave beings
11th May Year 9 PSHE with PC Mudie
12th May (I)GCSE written exams begin
12th May Year 5 PSHE with PC Mudie
12th May Friends Meeting
13th May Junior School Cross Country at Cosmeston Lakes
22nd May Sixth Form Graduation Ceremony at Penarth Pier
22nd May Senior School Prom at Angel Hotel
23rd - 24th May Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh final walk
TERM DATES
Summer Term
- Starts 20th April 2015 Ends 10th July 2015
- Half term break 25th-29th May 2015
Autumn Term
- Starts 3rd September 2015 Ends 11th December 2015
- Half term break 26th - 30th October 2015
Spring Term
- Starts 5th January 2016 Ends 18th March 2016
- Half term break 15th-19th February 2016
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