This year in G-Mag, there was a huge amount of new, eager reporters wanting to join us. That being so, Carney, our editor-in-chief, thought it'd be a great idea to start a weekly team building activity for the team to partake in. This happens each Friday after school, ranging from bench ball to dodgeball! This is a great way for all of G-Mag, the old and new guys, to get to know each other and learn some vital team building and social skills for future life!
By Josh Talbot and Kieron Parker
Year 9
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Half Term Reminder
Just a reminder for all of you keen to break up from school that the Autumn half term is coming up very soon. Our final day of this current term will be on the 21st of October and the half term will run through to the 2nd of November. Remember that if you unsure, all term dates can be found in school, and you should have had a sheet with all this information given to you at the beginning of the year. Also, Halloween is approaching, so if you have not already planned anything for the 31st, bear in mind that there is an exciting Halloween event going on at the Link Centre on the 31st. On the 31st of October from 6pm-10pm there is a fun Halloween celebration at the Link Centre; there will be great activities such as, various sports, street dance, rock climbing, and many Halloween based activities. The event is free and has been organised by the Swindon Borough Council Youth Service, so if you are looking for something to entertain yourself that night, then pop in with your friends and family and enjoy a great night!
By Rhys Spackman 11UR
By Rhys Spackman 11UR
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Celebration of Books
Last week, we talked to Mrs Eagle about the upcoming celebration of books. Here's what you can expect:
Monday 9th November
On the Monday, 6 students from 11 schools throughout Swindon (girls and boys from Year 7, 8 and 9) will be going to Dorcan School for a book quiz.
Tuesday 10th November
On the Tuesday, 'spread the word' will be happening: 4 schools, 4 novels, 36 students and only one winner! "You can find out on the 11th which book will be the winner, then you have the chance to see if you agree!" Mrs Eagle said, also stating that Patrick Ness is going to be coming to Greendown, which will act as a host to the many different schools that will be coming to workshops with him.
Wednesday 11th November
Pupils will have a chance to meet Sarach Singleton!
Thursday 12th November
Year 7 students will be working with Year 6's from partner schools, having a chance to take part in drama and poetry workshops for children who will be coming up to Greendown.
Friday 13th November
This is the day of the headline act. 50 people are going to see Darren Shan at the Wyvern Theatre, which will be a free event. Mrs Eagle said that if you have entered for a chance to get a place on this great trip, bringing a book for him to sign is highly advised! At the same time as this event will be happening, another book author, Fred Blunt (a comic writer) will be doing a workshop in school, shared with Isambard, to do story-boards and cartoon drawings.
IN OTHER BOOK RELATED NEWS
There will be an Illustration Competition for Year 11, based on the book called 'Bog Child'. Speak to Mrs Eagle for more information.
'Send a Friend' has now gone global! This is, for those who don't know, when you send a recommendation to annother person of the same age and gender around Swindon.
By Josh Talbot
Year 9
Monday 9th November
On the Monday, 6 students from 11 schools throughout Swindon (girls and boys from Year 7, 8 and 9) will be going to Dorcan School for a book quiz.
Tuesday 10th November
On the Tuesday, 'spread the word' will be happening: 4 schools, 4 novels, 36 students and only one winner! "You can find out on the 11th which book will be the winner, then you have the chance to see if you agree!" Mrs Eagle said, also stating that Patrick Ness is going to be coming to Greendown, which will act as a host to the many different schools that will be coming to workshops with him.
Wednesday 11th November
Pupils will have a chance to meet Sarach Singleton!
Thursday 12th November
Year 7 students will be working with Year 6's from partner schools, having a chance to take part in drama and poetry workshops for children who will be coming up to Greendown.
Friday 13th November
This is the day of the headline act. 50 people are going to see Darren Shan at the Wyvern Theatre, which will be a free event. Mrs Eagle said that if you have entered for a chance to get a place on this great trip, bringing a book for him to sign is highly advised! At the same time as this event will be happening, another book author, Fred Blunt (a comic writer) will be doing a workshop in school, shared with Isambard, to do story-boards and cartoon drawings.
IN OTHER BOOK RELATED NEWS
There will be an Illustration Competition for Year 11, based on the book called 'Bog Child'. Speak to Mrs Eagle for more information.
'Send a Friend' has now gone global! This is, for those who don't know, when you send a recommendation to annother person of the same age and gender around Swindon.
By Josh Talbot
Year 9
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
FairTrade
Today, Mrs Mochan, from the Spanish department, sat down with us to talk about FairTrade within the school.
Q. What will be sold at the open evening tonight?
A. We will be selling cookies - ginger, chocolate, brazil nuts etc.
Q. What is the Spanish department doing today?
A. The year sevens will be showing their parents what they have learnt in class so far. There are also, in another room, computers set up with Spanish games to play.
Q. Do you buy FairTrade yourself?
A. I always try my best to!
By Josh Talbot and Emily Souter
Years 9 and 7
Q. What will be sold at the open evening tonight?
A. We will be selling cookies - ginger, chocolate, brazil nuts etc.
Q. What is the Spanish department doing today?
A. The year sevens will be showing their parents what they have learnt in class so far. There are also, in another room, computers set up with Spanish games to play.
Q. Do you buy FairTrade yourself?
A. I always try my best to!
By Josh Talbot and Emily Souter
Years 9 and 7
Year 11 Rugby - Last game
A valiant effort by the Greendown Y11s. Proud soldiers everyone of em. To a man they gave it their all but just could not over come the odds that were stacked against them. St johns were previously the Wiltshire champions and play rugby 24/7 including Saturday fixtures. However after the final whistle went they new they had been in a game. The boys shipped an early try through sloppy defending and were staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat at this rate. A qickpep talk from inspirational captain Josh Jeffries, had the boys rallied and it was he himself who powered over to bring the scores level. Having been camped in the opponents 22 from most of the half it was a relieved St Johns that went in at 5-5 at half time.
The second half resembled a scene from M.A.S.H with bodies being cas evacuated everywhere from both sides. Each team new the significance of not yielding a backward step. The impressive St Johns outside centre scorched through some would be tackling to take the visitors 12-5 up. Still the boys believed. A few close calls went begging but it was not long before that danger man crossed again. Drastic actions were needed and a decision was made to put Englands ABA boxing champion opposite him. This seemed to stemmed the flow significantly.. However a nasty injury to Ryan Shoulder marred the game. Fingers crossed he ok for Boxing tournament.
The Grammar school went 22-5 up with the game just out of reach. The boys never say die was amplified by the final play of the game which say our man Trigger (Dan preston) crossing over in the corner. The boys were gracious in defeat. The opposition dropped to the knees in exhaustion. A great game and a huge step forward for the school. The boys showed they can compete with the posh boys from grammer school. I was proud of every last one of them. they did the school proud.
A big thankyou to a beautiful crowd that included: Dom Salmon, Kenley Thomas, Mark Carter, Cody Messiah, Simon Boxall,Gail Davis, Owen Russel. The boys really appreciated your support after a long day. - Mr A Buchalik
Final score 22-10
The second half resembled a scene from M.A.S.H with bodies being cas evacuated everywhere from both sides. Each team new the significance of not yielding a backward step. The impressive St Johns outside centre scorched through some would be tackling to take the visitors 12-5 up. Still the boys believed. A few close calls went begging but it was not long before that danger man crossed again. Drastic actions were needed and a decision was made to put Englands ABA boxing champion opposite him. This seemed to stemmed the flow significantly.. However a nasty injury to Ryan Shoulder marred the game. Fingers crossed he ok for Boxing tournament.
The Grammar school went 22-5 up with the game just out of reach. The boys never say die was amplified by the final play of the game which say our man Trigger (Dan preston) crossing over in the corner. The boys were gracious in defeat. The opposition dropped to the knees in exhaustion. A great game and a huge step forward for the school. The boys showed they can compete with the posh boys from grammer school. I was proud of every last one of them. they did the school proud.
A big thankyou to a beautiful crowd that included: Dom Salmon, Kenley Thomas, Mark Carter, Cody Messiah, Simon Boxall,Gail Davis, Owen Russel. The boys really appreciated your support after a long day. - Mr A Buchalik
Final score 22-10
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Congratulations!
Please congratulate all of the pupils that took part in our trial race against Ridgeway last night. All of our pupils were excellent and a credit to our school. Over 60 pupils competed and I now have the interesting job in selecting a team for the competition next week.
Please encourage them to keep training on a Tuesday afterschool and Friday morning
Thanks for your support
Mr C Dobbs
Please encourage them to keep training on a Tuesday afterschool and Friday morning
Thanks for your support
Mr C Dobbs
Year 10/11 RUGBY
If anyone would like to know what it is like to go from manic depressive to euphoria twenty times an hour, may I recommend the position of head of rugby at Greendown school. The emotional roller coaster is giving my poor heart trouble. If I had a single hair on sprouting from my bold dome, it has certainly gone now. The teacher at Highworth nearly had one over on me. Firstly he said that he only had Five Y11 players to choose from, (the rest being made up by Y10) and secondly he said they have never played. Imagine my joy when 10 minutes into the game we were 12-0 down with half the Highworth team sporting beards and having driven to the game!! Looking at the Y10 side I had fielded in sympathy, thinking of a motivational team speech, whilst applying cotton wool to broken noses. Luckily, like all great masterminds I had a plan. This one was in the shape of Blond Bomb Sell Joe Shepard. Who played like a man possessed. Despite his girly looks and peroxide hair. Joe Shep played like a man on a mission. Rallied the troops and dug out the win.
The Highworth boys were big and strong and the 12-0 start really took the wind from our sail. With the Bassett defeat from last week fresh in the memory, the boys had two choices. Roll over and take a drubbing or man up and take the big boys on. Some inspirational tackeling from Ben Woodly and Joe Shepard planted the seeds of belief in the team. It was not long before Josh paradise had worked some magic and found a hole in the defence, only to stumble and face plant into the ground 5 yards short., with the opposition looking miffed as no one was within 5 yards of him. It did not take him long to make amends the this comedy error, whereby he scorched through under the sticks for 12-7. Dignity restored. Braedon Cleverly got in on the act shortly after. Taking the ball hard and fast off Shep deep into the opposition 22 and grounding to the left of the posts. 14-12. Greendown. The introduction of Dequan Barrow was an eye opener. His aggressive poaching of the opposition lineout and strong running brought the next score and with it the heart of the Highworth team. Greendown started to play some tactical rugby and ran the Warnford side ragged for the remainder of the half. Moving the ball freely from all sides of the pitch. 24-12 half time
Second half was much the same with Highworth chasing shadows. Shep scored a brace. Paradise bagged another and some fine footwork allowed Jerome Dodson to speed down the touchline to score his first try in a Greendown shirt. With the floodgates now open, captain Matty Johnson scooped up a loose pass from the defence and scored under the posts to seal the win. Highworth made a fight of it in the last quatre but strong scrumaging from Ethan Cook , Steph and Scafee allowed scrum half Jack Birch to send the ball into the crowd for the final whistle. A good game, a lot of new players blooded (literally). The Greendown Train is back on track and rolling n to Dorcan next week. Lets go win us another match!!!!!
(Team mascot Luke Hynd was a credit to the school binging on the kicking tee and water bottles, he clearly a lucky charm) Mr A Buchalik 01/10/2009
The Highworth boys were big and strong and the 12-0 start really took the wind from our sail. With the Bassett defeat from last week fresh in the memory, the boys had two choices. Roll over and take a drubbing or man up and take the big boys on. Some inspirational tackeling from Ben Woodly and Joe Shepard planted the seeds of belief in the team. It was not long before Josh paradise had worked some magic and found a hole in the defence, only to stumble and face plant into the ground 5 yards short., with the opposition looking miffed as no one was within 5 yards of him. It did not take him long to make amends the this comedy error, whereby he scorched through under the sticks for 12-7. Dignity restored. Braedon Cleverly got in on the act shortly after. Taking the ball hard and fast off Shep deep into the opposition 22 and grounding to the left of the posts. 14-12. Greendown. The introduction of Dequan Barrow was an eye opener. His aggressive poaching of the opposition lineout and strong running brought the next score and with it the heart of the Highworth team. Greendown started to play some tactical rugby and ran the Warnford side ragged for the remainder of the half. Moving the ball freely from all sides of the pitch. 24-12 half time
Second half was much the same with Highworth chasing shadows. Shep scored a brace. Paradise bagged another and some fine footwork allowed Jerome Dodson to speed down the touchline to score his first try in a Greendown shirt. With the floodgates now open, captain Matty Johnson scooped up a loose pass from the defence and scored under the posts to seal the win. Highworth made a fight of it in the last quatre but strong scrumaging from Ethan Cook , Steph and Scafee allowed scrum half Jack Birch to send the ball into the crowd for the final whistle. A good game, a lot of new players blooded (literally). The Greendown Train is back on track and rolling n to Dorcan next week. Lets go win us another match!!!!!
(Team mascot Luke Hynd was a credit to the school binging on the kicking tee and water bottles, he clearly a lucky charm) Mr A Buchalik 01/10/2009
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