Hats for Haiti

On Friday the 12th of February we will be wearing non-uniform and most importantly a hat, to raise money to lend aid to the disaster that struck Haiti in the form of an earthquake earlier this year. As a community school we feel that we should lend a helping hand to the global community, so even if you don't wear a hat we hope you still understand and appreciate the need to give aid to so many people who have lost so much during the earthquake.

There are a lot of hats that are trendy and fashionable that you could wear, or you could go for something really funky! Here are some cool suggestions:

• Micheal Jackson style hat
• Barrettes
• Cowboy/girl
• Make a boring hat interesting by adding your own touch!
• BIG HATS
• Paper can make a hat if you really get stuck
• DAPPY HAT!

Isle of Wight

The day of departure is fast approaching, years 7, 8, 9 and 10 are all going on this trip. Camp Little Canada is where they will be visiting and provides specialist courses in the computing and sports sectors. They will be taking part in many activities ranging from the Matrix to computer workshops. This trip will depart on Friday the 12th of February at 1.20pm to arrive on the Isle of Wight for 4-5pm. Reminder for all pupils that even though you will be wearing your own clothes for the trip on the day it would still be nice to bring in a pound and wear a hat for Haiti!

Hope to see you all there!

Year 9 Options Booklets

Year 9 students were given their GCSE options booklets to be handed in on the 26th of February.

Pupils have been given two choices and 2 back up choices to pick for their GCSE's. There are several pathways that pupils have been placed on based on their compatibility; these pathways affect their combination of GCSE options. Pupils put on a language pathway have been given the choice of either Spanish or Italian.

Year 9 pupils choosing the Diploma pathway are given the choice of Business and Finance, Engineering, Sport and Active Leisure, Construction and the Built Environment, Hospitality and finally Hair and Beauty.

If you have been chosen for the industry pathway then you have a choice of Business Communication Systems, Media Studies and National Certificate of Sport.

As a reminder, all pupils in Year 9 must attend the options evening on the 10th of February, (tomorrow). It will be from 5.00pm-6.00pm and parents are also advised to attend.

HALF TERM!!

Just to let you all know, half term begins on Friday the 12th of February and we will be breaking up at 2.20. It will be a non-uniform day with a twist, we will be wearing hats for Haiti to help raise money for the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti earlier this year.

Also remember to sacrifice a bit of time to get on with work so that you are not stressed after the half term with a mountain of work on top of you! :)

Youth Parliament

Carney Bonner has stepped into the important role of Swindon's youth MP representative. Considering he is also full time editor in chief for the school's magazine, this is an amazing achievement for such a busy person.

After winning the majority of 5392 votes he has replaced the former MYP Jenny Renard. Jenny Renard has know taken the role of Carney's deputy MYP along with one of the other candidates, Sam Cantlon.

Carrney was speechless when the result was announced, and so he should be! He explained that he will put his full effort into important issues such as the anti-bullying campaign and will use Greendown Community School as his starting point.

We wish him all the best and a successful term of office.

Learning Enrichment 03.02.10

With learning enrichment day coming up, pupils are becoming excited about the medley of activities coming up on the 3rd of February.

The Year 7's will be participating in fulfilling Physical educational activities for the day.

The Year 8's have the opportunity to create a brand new Olympic sport.

The Year 9's will be discovering themselves in a new language for the day. The first three lessons will be English and for the last two pupils will be spending their time studying a new language.

We have not received any guidance as to what the Year 10's will be doing however we are sure it will be a fun filled day no matter what!

The Year 11's will have the day to spend brushing up on Science coursework or taking part in other Science based activities.

Biking It For South Africa!

In late February 2010, three intrepid people are going to descend on the town of Corsham, on their bikes! The whole journey there will be 46 miles of hard, solid bicycle riding. This bicycle ride is to raise money for seven hard working year 11 students to complete an exchange between them and pupils in their partnership school in Clarens, South Africa. One of the dedicated bike riders is also one of the pupils visiting Clarens.
If you are interested in lending a welcome hand in this ongoing fundraising journey, (it never ends as we are constantly raising money to help our partnership school), please contact Ms Bennett, or enquire at main reception if you wish to speak with one of the seven pupils.

Techniquest

Techniquest was a great success, everyone enjoyed it! Techniquest is a museum that is combined with scince and music and is in Cardiff. During the trip we looked at lots of ehibitions and someone taught us about sound and how it travels. Charrotte tilling said "I really enoyed it, it was a good day," I would Recommend it to children in year5 or year6 and they would have a great time at techniquest.

Charlotte Tilling and Josh Harris year 7