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
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
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
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Inter-Schools Photographic Competition
Exciting news of an inter-schools photographic competition, a chance for 11 to 18 year-olds at all schools and colleges from across Swindon borough to show off their artistic side. The competition, run by the Swindon Advertiser and The Commonweal School, has two categories - a digital camera section and a mobile phone camera section. The theme is I Love Swindon and we are asking for pictures which tell a story of your community or your life, family or friends. The competition will be judged by Dave Evans, chief photographer at the Adver, and Josie Williams, community arts development officer at The Commonweal School and professional photographer. Entries must be received by 5pm on May 6, 2009. Rules: You must get permission from the people you photograph for it to be reproduced in the newspaper and associated web sites. The photograph can be taken at any time (ie. it may be a picture you took some years ago), but it must be your own work. You can enter up to five times You may use a digital enhancing package such as Photoshop. Pictures must contain people and not just be photographs of building or places You must be aged 11-18 and live within the Swindon borough. No entries received past the deadline of 5pm on May 6, 2009, will be included in the competition. Normal Newsquest rules apply - click here. How to enter: Digital Camera Competition - Email your entries to photocomp@swindonadvertiser.co.uk. Remember to add your name, age, school, contact number and a sentence describing your photo. Mobile Phone Competition - Text your entries to 80360, starting your message with SWINDON NEWS followed by a space and then your message, which must include your name, age, school and a sentence describing your photo. Prizes: The winners in each of the two categories will receive: 1st - £50 2nd - £30 3rd - £20 All six winners will receive a trophy and a chance to go out with the Adver photographers on a Saturday. A prize-giving ceremony will be held in May and winning entries will be published in the Adver and on the Student Adver website.
G-Mag says what are you waiting for? Go and take those pictures!
G-Mag says what are you waiting for? Go and take those pictures!
George Tweed Gardens Retirement Home
George Tweed Gardens is a retirement home in Shaw which Greendown School works with. In the Maths department, Year 8s have been designing a Easter party for 12 of the residents of the retirement complex. They have had to make invitations and plan prices for the party.
Finally, here are the winners:
A side winners: Megan Keel, Rhiannon John, Jess Harmer - from Mr Dixon’s class
B side winners: Zoe Samwell, Curtis Blake, Dara Williams, Amy Welsh - from Mr Hurr’s class
They have worked hard and put a lot of effort into these parties. We hope the elderly guests enjoy them.
By Ashton Slade Josh Talbot Kieron Parker
Year 8
Finally, here are the winners:
A side winners: Megan Keel, Rhiannon John, Jess Harmer - from Mr Dixon’s class
B side winners: Zoe Samwell, Curtis Blake, Dara Williams, Amy Welsh - from Mr Hurr’s class
They have worked hard and put a lot of effort into these parties. We hope the elderly guests enjoy them.
By Ashton Slade Josh Talbot Kieron Parker
Year 8
Photo Competition!
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/community/studentadver/photocomp/ - use this link to get onto the site for more details on the photo competition.
This is how to enter: Email your entries to mailto:photocomp@swindonadvertiser.co.uk?subject=Schools. Remember to add your name, age, school, contact number and a sentence describing your photo or you could text your entries to 80360, starting your message with SWINDON NEWS followed by a space and then your message, which must include your name, age, school and a sentence describing your photo.
The prizes are: The 3 winners in each of the two categories will receive:
1st place - £50
2nd place - £30
3rd place - £20.
All six winners will receive a trophy and a chance to spend a day with the Advertiser photographers on a Saturday. A prize-giving ceremony will be held in May and winning entries will be published in the Advertiser and on the Student Adver website.
By Josh Talbot
Year 8
This is how to enter: Email your entries to mailto:photocomp@swindonadvertiser.co.uk?subject=Schools. Remember to add your name, age, school, contact number and a sentence describing your photo or you could text your entries to 80360, starting your message with SWINDON NEWS followed by a space and then your message, which must include your name, age, school and a sentence describing your photo.
The prizes are: The 3 winners in each of the two categories will receive:
1st place - £50
2nd place - £30
3rd place - £20.
All six winners will receive a trophy and a chance to spend a day with the Advertiser photographers on a Saturday. A prize-giving ceremony will be held in May and winning entries will be published in the Advertiser and on the Student Adver website.
By Josh Talbot
Year 8
Black Country Museum
Last Wednesday Year 8 pupils went on a school trip to the Black Country Museum. I interviewed Josh Talbot and Keiron Parker, both from 8PV, about their views on the trip.
Q. Josh what were your first impressions when you arrived?
A. It was cold and wet and the front of the place looked really modern and I thought we would be outside all day. We were outside most of the day but it was really enjoyable and we didn't even get wet.
Q. Keiron - what did you learn?
A. I learnt that mines were dangerous places and they were sometimes filled with gas. This is called the Black Country Museum because of all the fumes and coal.
Q. Josh - did you enjoy it?
A. The coach journey was long but we had fun. When we got to the museum it was interesting and worth the trip.
By Ashton Slade
A. It was cold and wet and the front of the place looked really modern and I thought we would be outside all day. We were outside most of the day but it was really enjoyable and we didn't even get wet.
Q. Keiron - what did you learn?
A. I learnt that mines were dangerous places and they were sometimes filled with gas. This is called the Black Country Museum because of all the fumes and coal.
Q. Josh - did you enjoy it?
A. The coach journey was long but we had fun. When we got to the museum it was interesting and worth the trip.
By Ashton Slade
Year 8
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
UPDATE ON THE CASHLESS SYSTEM!
Just a reminder than you can top up your cashless card now on line! If you havent registered for this yet then we urge you to do so. It only takes a minute and you can pay for school trips in easy payments as well if you like!
If you have mislaid the letter that we sent out giving you your username and password then contact the School Manager who can arrange to send you another. Paying this way is a real help to the school as the amount of cash handling we have to do receeds, then the costs do to!
M Lanchester - School Manager
If you have mislaid the letter that we sent out giving you your username and password then contact the School Manager who can arrange to send you another. Paying this way is a real help to the school as the amount of cash handling we have to do receeds, then the costs do to!
M Lanchester - School Manager
Young Musician of the Year
On Thursday 19th March, Greendown hosted yet another successful music competition. Separated into two categories, Beginner and Advanced, pupils ranging from Year 7 to 11 gathered impatiently, waiting for the evening to get underway.
The drama studio had been transformed into the perfect place to perform music, with the trophies on full display to give each performer a taste of what they could win.
The evening went exceedingly well, with an interval after everyone had performed. After everyone had had a chance to mingle, they all took their seats to listen to a flute duet by Victoria Carless and Hannah Mitchell.
At the end of the evening, everyone participating was presented with a certificate and appropriate feedback was given.
The winners of the night were...
Joanna Gillingham for the Beginner category
Charlotte Soffe for the Advanced category.
Congratulations to everyone that took part in the event!
By Nathalie Cannell
Year 9
The drama studio had been transformed into the perfect place to perform music, with the trophies on full display to give each performer a taste of what they could win.
The evening went exceedingly well, with an interval after everyone had performed. After everyone had had a chance to mingle, they all took their seats to listen to a flute duet by Victoria Carless and Hannah Mitchell.
At the end of the evening, everyone participating was presented with a certificate and appropriate feedback was given.
The winners of the night were...
Joanna Gillingham for the Beginner category
Charlotte Soffe for the Advanced category.
Congratulations to everyone that took part in the event!
By Nathalie Cannell
Year 9
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