December 2005 - Prince Henrys Grammar School

Pupils win prizesYEAR 8 pupils are aiming for 100per cent attendance in order tobe in with a chance of winning avariety of prizes ranging from£10 high street vouchers to ameal for two in Henry’s withtheir head of year.The main prize is a chance ofwinning one of four Radio AireT-shirts. If the winners wear theseon non-uniform day, and findthe “secret” member of staff, thatmember of staff will have ticketsfor two pupils to take a trip inthe Radio Aire LogieCopter,conducting traffic and travel newsand experiencing Leeds fromthe skies.Nick Cook, Head of Year 8Walkers promote peaceON the November Enhanced Curriculum Day, members ofthe Sixth Form walked with a variety of younger pupils topromote peace and understanding.The distance covered by each pupil was added to thetotal number of miles walked by other schools aroundLeeds. This total was announced at the “Together forPeace” festival in November, an event that aims tostimulate the city to become more peaceful at all levels.Lynn ColquhounNews in briefl NEW Year 7 pupils revisited Nell Bank outdoor centre forteambuilding activities and lots of fun.Gabby Gill, said: “I had an amazing day meeting newpeople and working as a team to get through the tasks.”l FOURTEEN members of Year 10 have been recruited asmembers of the “Drug Squad”. The Drug Squad peers teachYear 8 pupils, educating them on the facts concerning drugs.The successful candidates had to apply in writing and werethen interviewed by senior management.l THE new Prince Henry’s website was launched recently,with more than 400 pages of news, information and resourcesfor pupils. As well as finding out about forthcoming events,looking at course information and seeing what pupils havebeen up to, visitors to the site can take a virtual tour of theschool and enjoy a showcase of pupils’ work from the Art andDesign Technology departments.The Language College has its own website within the mainschool website, with features on our international partnerschools, recent foreign visits and other global activities.The new website is just one of many ICT developmentswhich have taken place in recent months. Others includethe installation of two new computer suites, all with dataprojector, scanning and printing facilities, and a school-widewireless network for laptops.Buildingwallsand flyingplanesTHIS is the second year that Year11 pupils on the work-relatedcourse have successfully completedthe dry stone wall building elementof the course. They have beenreplacing sections of the boundarywalls on the Chevin at Otley, underthe direction of master wallers DavidGriffiths and Tracy Blackburn.David Griffiths said: “Pupilshave relished the chance to developskills and techniques which havea practical application on thelandscape. Some of them could goon to become wallers themselvesand earn a living this way.”Meanwhile, Prince Henry’s isleading a project to develop newcourses in partnership with LeedsBradford airport. The facilitiesand expertise of the airport staffwill be used to create innovativeprogrammes. Pupils are alreadyworking on a Public Service coursewhere they learn how to deal withaircraft fires.Graham St John and Neil PellThe appliance of ScienceA GROUP of Year 10 pupils have started double award GCSE inApplied Science. This new course offers pupils more time acquiringpractical skills that will be used in a career in science.Meanwhile, Bryn David has started a Science club on Fridaylunchtimes for Year 7 pupils. The students complete experimentsnot done in lessons and will be entered for the BAYS Science clubsbronze certificate.Richard Oldroyd, Head of ScienceA truly international schoolIN October, we became the first Leedssecondary school to be presented withthe prestigious “International SchoolAward” from the British Council. JuneBrighouse, International Co-ordinator, andChris Lillington, Director of the LanguageCollege, attended a special ceremonyAward winners: June Brighouse and ChrisLillington with Anna Ford (left), and (above),our pupils on a recent trip to China.in London to receive the award fromBBC newsreader Anna Ford. The awardrecognises our commitment to developinginternational links and dealing with issuesof global citizenship across the curriculum.Chris LillingtonHistorytravelsto ItalyReformedrefectoryCool canteen:Rachel Lomasand JamesWilkinson,Year 13.THE Sixth Form refectory has been redeveloped this yearproviding new facilities for staff and students. It has beenan immediate success with the introduction of vendingmachines, a study area, a plasma TV and direct access tothe canteen.Contributions to the designs from students to enhance thelearning environment and provide a focal point have resultedin a successful and functional space.Head Boy, James Wilkinson, said: “It’s not function overform, it’s a perfect combination of both.”Rachel Lomas, Deputy Head GirlLogged on: Year 9 pupils Georgina Thackwray and Tayla Wilson.l STAFF and pupils have been working together to continuethe improvements in teaching and learning. During EnhancedCurriculum Day, pupils worked with their tutors to identify thekey elements of “What makes a successful learner?”. Their ideashave been used as the foundation for a new series of policiesdesigned to improve all aspects of teaching and learning.International inspiration: Stephanie Picker and Toby Wood, Year 12.BUILDING on the successof trips to the ThackrayMedical Museum for Year11 last year, the Historydepartment is running a tripto Italy to help pupils withtheir GCSE coursework onModern World History.It is hoped that thiswill help provide a moreinternational aspect to theirstudies. Additional futuretrips are also planned,including one to America,and it is hoped that thesubject will continueto provide enrichmentopportunities for pupilsacross the school.Peter Atkinson2 3

THE last year has been incredibly busy for the Music department.The “Elgarthon” raised more than £600 for Sargent CancerCare and the Elgar birthplace foundation, with around 70 pupilsperforming Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory at lunchtime. Lastyear’s Christmas concert also attracted a huge audience, whoenjoyed joining in with carols.In February, Little Shop of Horrors showed many pupils’musical abilities at their best, while the spring concert in IlkleyIn tunewithsuccessWe celebrate our pupils’ musical achievementsallowed the senior ensembles and soloists to shine and thesummer concert showcased junior ensembles and soloists.Prince Henry’s ensembles performed with Otley Brass Bandin March and other gigs included PHOJO at the Pool-in-Wharfedale feast and the Concert Band on a float at OtleyCarnival. The department also hosted workshops by OperaNorth and a samba artiste.This year promises to be even busier!Paris comeS to Prince Henry’sPUPILS from all year groups at Prince Henry’sare currently in rehearsal for a version ofLes Misérables.The production, which is the only version ofthe hit West End musical amateurs are allowedto perform, is almost identical to the professionalversion and promises to be a truly wonderful show.The main hall stage is to undergo something ofa transformation over the coming months in orderto accommodate scenes resembling the Paris streetsand a French pub.The performances will be held from 8-11thFebruary 2006. Tickets will be on sale fromthe Music department and school officeafter Christmas.The sound of SambaTHE Samba band is a new addition to the Musicdepartment. They meet on Wednesday lunchtimesand are led by Sixth Form student Jenny Senior.This new band performs Samba rhythms andmoves and provides our percussionists with achance to be a part of a unique ensemble, whichadds to the fun. Music prefects are also changingtheir duties so they can join in with the band!Lucy Greenwood, Head of MusicTalent showcase: The cast of Les Misérables.Prefects take on a responsible roleSIXTH Form students and Year 11 pupils were interviewedfor the positions of Music prefects. These prefects help thedepartment by supervising the Music block, taking rehearsalsand helping other pupils use the computer software andequipment correctly.New prefects Mel Smith and Leonie Rew, Year 11, said:“We are enjoying our new roles as it has given us a senseof responsibility.”New band uniforms have also been introduced for the ConcertBand and PHOJO. The idea is to give pupils a sense of identity,achievement and to feel part of a team.In key:EmmaBaylisand AlexMitchell,Year 11.PHOJO on the roadMEMBERS of PHOJO (Prince Henry’s Otley Jazz Orchestra),Prince Henry’s Concert Band and a small number of singers fromthe senior choir went on tour to Paris in July.They performed at several venues to large audiences, includingParisian “Jardins Publics” and Disneyland Paris. The 33 pupilsinvolved in the tour all had an excellent time and the tourculminated in a talent show extravaganza held in the hotel.Music to our earsPRINCE Henry’s ensembles recently performed a variedrepertoire at November’s autumn concert. Eight ensembles gavethe audience renditions of a Lion King medley, ABBA favouritesand Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, music they had been working onsince September.The Christmas concert also featured all ensembles along withguest soloists and plenty of festive cheer.Leonie Rew, Year 11, said: “The senior choir has grownconsiderably since last year and our performance at the concertgave out a great sound.”Jazz star:MeganBrown,Year 8.On thebeat:AlistairWhieldon,Year10, withteacherNic Shipp.4Musical maestros: Samuel Bennett and AlexHomayoonpoor, Year 12.5

Newadditionsto MathsMATHS is becominga very popularsubject for Post-16students at PHGS.This year, 50 Year12 students havetaken Maths and 16students are studyingFurther Maths.These numbersfar exceed any otherschool in Leeds.Thank you to studentsand staff for theirhard work and inparticular to DianaBoynova for makingit so successful.Moncef FakhfakhLettersto changethe worldTop marks for TechnologyTHE Design Technology department enjoyedthe highest ever A-C pass rate with anoutstanding 84.5 per cent this year. Therewere some outstanding performances in Food,Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles. TheAS and A2 results were also excellent with a100 per cent pass rate and all but three studentstaking up places at prestigious universities tostudy design.In the mix:Year 11pupils DavidMajor, TomDyson,CharlotteNewbould,Amy Grayand GillianMarshall,passed theirBasic FoodHygienecertificate.LETTERS for the Prince Henry’s Amnesty Internationalgroup are currently winging their way to world leaders,calling for an end to human rights abuses.Pupils are encouraged to pick up a pen to changesomeone’s life for the better. Current campaigns includerefugee awareness and defending the rights of child soldiers.Peter BowlesWrite away: Phil Moore, Alex Homayoonpoor and Anthony Mann, Year 12.Meanwhile, a group of Year 10 pupilsspent two days studying for their Basic FoodHygiene certificate at the end of the summerterm. Everyone who took part passed, somewith merit.Finally, we are very pleased to welcomeProduct Design and Electronics teacher DawnSmith to the department.Chris UmplebyBusiness minds: Sophie Olley,Jessica Hargreaves, Lauren Wilsonand Charlotte Barraclough, Year 8,who made and sold earrings.ExcellententrepreneursMEMBERS of the new Businessand Enterprise club meet everyTuesday and Thursday. The clubis for entrepreneurs who workin teams to design, develop andcreate their own products.Pupils had the chance to usetheir imagination to design,make and sell products and theEnterprise week held in Novemberwas a resounding success aspupils sold their products inschool and donated the proceedsto charity.Barry MordueShakespeareYEAR 13 English Literaturestudents visited Stratford-upon-Avon in September to see aperformance of As You Like Itat the Royal ShakespeareTheatre. Although the studentsare now preparing to studyMeasure for Measure for theirA2 exam this year, breadth ofknowledge is very important foruniversity applications, so thetrip was an opportunity to widentheir experience.Annie Cuniffe, Head ofon stageAnimationtakes shapeEnglish, said: “It is alwaysvaluable to see a Shakespeareplay live, no matter what itis. Although the class are notstudying this play for theirexams, the experience willinform their general knowledgeof Shakespeare in performanceand have a positive effect ontheir writing.”Student Elizabeth Hilldescribed the day as “enjoyable,informative and engaging”.Lynn ColquhounSEVEN Year 10 pupils from the BTEC Media Studies coursevisited the Derek Fatchett City Learning Centre for a day ofworkshops with media professionals and other pupils fromschools across Leeds.During the day they produced and edited a news report,tried their hand at manipulating digital photographs, createdadvertising slogans and learned about film lighting techniques.In the New Year, the pupils will return to the centrefor an animation day where they will learn a range ofanimation techniques.Sian EllisFilmmakers: Ryan Weedon and Jaspal Chalal, Year 10.Life lessonsYEAR 12 and 13 Art students from Prince Henry’s,Benton Park, St Mary’s and Abbey Grange have beenworking with a range of media at life drawing classeswith a life model.The sessions, held on Wednesdays between3.45-5.45pm, have been arranged to continue thehistoric tradition to help give students discipline, buildup portfolios and to inform the eye.Art teacher Nick Lowe said: “This is what art is allabout – looking!”Shane GreenActing the part: Year 13students Tom Paley andStacey Hardcastle.Performersplay outtheir ideasDevised piece: Mark Speight,Layla Marks, Katie Drake andSam Hindmarsh, Year 13.THE A2 Drama groups presented their devised plays inNovember. One group set their play in hell, where sevencriminals each represented the seven deadly sins and actedout their stories for eternity.The other group focused on illusion and how individuals’perception of events varies according to who they are.Both were of a very high standard and were well receivedby the audiences.Rob Standeven6 7

Prince Henry’s Grammar SchoolSPECIALIST LANGUAGE COLLEGEFarnley Lane, Otley,West Yorkshire LS21 2BB.Tel: (01943) 463524. Fax: (01943) 850978INVIEW Editorial Co-ordinator: Cath McGirr. Assistants: Hayley Thompson, IsobelMacDonald and Sian Brannelly.Netballerscourt successCONGRATULATIONS to JodieRockett and Amy Coates, Year11, and Year 10 pupil RoseBrannelly who successfullybeat stiff competition to secureplaces on West Yorkshire’sCounty team. Amy and Rosefurthered their success bywinning places on theYorkshire’s U16 squad.Meanwhile, Simon Coates,father of Zoe Coates in Year 8has kindly offered to sponsora girls’ sports team. It is thefirst time an outside agency hastaken an interest in women’ssport and we are thrilled to havea new netball kit.Sarah GrantAiming high: Amy Coates, Year 11, and Rose Brannelly, Year 10.Rugby boysbeat thecompetitionTHE Year 8 rugby team have hada flying start to the season, playingand winning 11 games, includingtwo tournaments against manylocal schools. The highlight so farwas beating St Mary’s 52-0 in a15-minute game.PE teacher Simon Ince said:“There is an incredible amountof raw talent in this team, theyhave real pace and the oppositionfind this hard to handle.”Our main goal this year isto reach the final of theYorkshire Cup.Simon InceSharpshootersTHIS year the U15 andU14 football teams aretaking to thefield for PrinceHenry’s. Bothteams playafter school on Tuesdaysand Thursdays against otherlocal schools and are nowplaying well. They have thepotential to achieve successthis season with cup gamescoming up.Bryn DavidTeam players: Jodie Rockett and Amy Coates, Year 11.CitystarsSports in briefl DURING the summer, Year12 student Lizzie Armitsteadrepresented the Great Britaincycling team at the JuniorEuropean Championships in Italyand the World Championshipsin Austria. Lizzie achieved silver inthe World Scratch Race and at theBritish Track Championships shebecame national pointsrace champion.l FOR the first time there are twogroups of pupils taking GCSE PEin Years 10 and 11.We believe the interest is dueto parents and the outside worldrecognising the academic rigourof the course and also that PEgrades are favourable withAMY Coates and Jodie Rockett, Year 11, flewthrough the recent City hockey trials. Both securedtheir places on the team, with qualification for tryouts in the County trials. The girls got through tothe second round, with Jodie winning her place onthe U16 Yorkshire squad.Sarah Grantpupils wanting to further theirfutures by working in the sportor leisure industry.l SIX Year 11 pupils have justbecome sports prefects. Theyare mentoring younger talentedpupils with sports schoolworkand homework as part of thepupil mentor training programme.l DAVE Nutt has replaced MattBarrett as new SSCo (SchoolSports Coordinator) for PrinceHenry’s, Guiseley and primaryfamilies. Based at school everyThursday his main aim is toestablish and continue linkswith our schools as part of theGovernment’s sport initiative.Fancy footwork: Year 9pupils Nick Hewitt, JoeAnslow and Josh Drake.InView is produced by Words&Pictures. Tel: 01943 854800.