As all year 9s may know, next week, from Tuesday to Friday, will be exams. If you do not already have your timetable, showing you where and when to go, please ask your tutor for it.
Good luck!
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Science Museum Review
On the 24th of April, year 8 went to the Science Museum in London. This artical is about our favourite parts of the trip. Here's what some people said...
Q. So, Joe, what was your favourite part of the trip?
A. My favourite part was, of course, the IMAX cinema. It was awesome in 3D! And it looked as if you touch the space station and floating objects!
Q. Kieron, what was your favourite part?
A. My favourite part was the 3D cinema, like Joe. Also, I enjoyed the simulator. 10 of us payed £1 to go in; it was awesome!
Q. Josh, what was your favourite part?
A. My favourite part was the age simulator. You took a photo of yourself and you could make yourself at 80 years old. Also, like Joe and Kieron, I enjoyed the IMAX and simulator but we enjoyed all of it!
It was a great trip!
By Josh Talbot, Kieron Parker, Joe Barnard
Year 8
Q. So, Joe, what was your favourite part of the trip?
A. My favourite part was, of course, the IMAX cinema. It was awesome in 3D! And it looked as if you touch the space station and floating objects!
Q. Kieron, what was your favourite part?
A. My favourite part was the 3D cinema, like Joe. Also, I enjoyed the simulator. 10 of us payed £1 to go in; it was awesome!
Q. Josh, what was your favourite part?
A. My favourite part was the age simulator. You took a photo of yourself and you could make yourself at 80 years old. Also, like Joe and Kieron, I enjoyed the IMAX and simulator but we enjoyed all of it!
It was a great trip!
By Josh Talbot, Kieron Parker, Joe Barnard
Year 8
Our Film - Sustainable Swindon
Several weeks ago, a group of Greendown students took part in a film competition based on 'Sustainable Swindon'. Keith Phillips from Create Studios came to work with the group, helping to come up with ideas for the film. After a few sessions together, they thought of a brilliant idea for a film. This competition was open to all schools in Swindon, but Greendown managed to win!
The prize was to take the ideas from our group and turn it into a real documentary. Our lucky group will be working with an award-winning director and eventually the film will be shown on the BBC Big Screen in the town centre! Our group will be using hi-tech camera equipment to make a great film on Sustainable Swindon, so keep your eyes peeled!
By Faye Rogers, Jess Harmer, Zoe Samwell and Joe Barnard
Year 8
The prize was to take the ideas from our group and turn it into a real documentary. Our lucky group will be working with an award-winning director and eventually the film will be shown on the BBC Big Screen in the town centre! Our group will be using hi-tech camera equipment to make a great film on Sustainable Swindon, so keep your eyes peeled!
By Faye Rogers, Jess Harmer, Zoe Samwell and Joe Barnard
Year 8
Year 8 Science Trip
On the 24th April 2009, the science department arranged a trip to the London Science Museum for Year 8 students.
They toured the museum and attended the IMAX cinema, where they saw 'Space Station 3D'. Using 3 dimensional technology, the film told the amazing story of all the astronauts in space after Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. They felt the force of a launch, looked into the depths of space, experienced life in zero gravity and accompanied astronauts on a space walk. They also took part in classroom based lessons.
More info of the trip will be also be posted, including a review.
By Ashton Slade, Josh Talbot, Kieron Parker
Year 8
They toured the museum and attended the IMAX cinema, where they saw 'Space Station 3D'. Using 3 dimensional technology, the film told the amazing story of all the astronauts in space after Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. They felt the force of a launch, looked into the depths of space, experienced life in zero gravity and accompanied astronauts on a space walk. They also took part in classroom based lessons.
More info of the trip will be also be posted, including a review.
By Ashton Slade, Josh Talbot, Kieron Parker
Year 8
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Year 10 Coursework Trip To Avebury
"Is tourism destroying Avebury?"
This is what Year 10 Geography students will be investigating on a forth coming Trip to the area in question.
The trip will be taking place on Wednesday 29th April 2009; with Mr Pearson's and Mrs Barker's groups going in the morning and Ms Togher's classes going in the afternoon.
An important element of the work will be the data collection, with this data being used to complete their final piece of coursework. Pupils will be given a booklet to guide them on the completion of this coursework which will involve looking at the economic and environmental impact of tourism on Avebury and the surrounding area.
Pupils do not have to wear school uniform in Avebury but they must have the uniform in school. There is no charge for the trip. Appropriate clothing will be expected as the trip will run whatever the weather and the pupils will be outside for the whole of the morning or afternoon session.
Please note that the afternoon groups may be back at 4 O'clock rather than 3.30.
By Jack Berrisford and Matthew Ryan
Year 10
This is what Year 10 Geography students will be investigating on a forth coming Trip to the area in question.
The trip will be taking place on Wednesday 29th April 2009; with Mr Pearson's and Mrs Barker's groups going in the morning and Ms Togher's classes going in the afternoon.
An important element of the work will be the data collection, with this data being used to complete their final piece of coursework. Pupils will be given a booklet to guide them on the completion of this coursework which will involve looking at the economic and environmental impact of tourism on Avebury and the surrounding area.
Pupils do not have to wear school uniform in Avebury but they must have the uniform in school. There is no charge for the trip. Appropriate clothing will be expected as the trip will run whatever the weather and the pupils will be outside for the whole of the morning or afternoon session.
Please note that the afternoon groups may be back at 4 O'clock rather than 3.30.
By Jack Berrisford and Matthew Ryan
Year 10
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Greendown Hosts Easter T Party
Many thanks to everyone who supported the tea party. 13 senior citizens from George Tweed housing and Freshbrook church had a marvellous afternoon. Time in assembly, loan of cups and saucers, driving minibuses, dropping in to chat with pupils etc – it was all appreciated.
These are the pupils involved and they were stars.
Megan Keel, Rhiannon John, Jess Harmer, Anna Waddington
Zoe Samwell, Curtis Blake, Dara Williams, Amy Welsh
Vinny Colley
These are the pupils involved and they were stars.
Megan Keel, Rhiannon John, Jess Harmer, Anna Waddington
Zoe Samwell, Curtis Blake, Dara Williams, Amy Welsh
Vinny Colley
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