"Think of the other person"

Many of you will know, that the most important rule in greendown is "think of the other person." now what does this mean, does this mean that only pupils should follow this, with other pupils?
Or is it a rule that runs from pupils right up to staff. When looking at "think of the other person" it's something that has court the eye of many people and pupils.
Many pupils will back this up that when it comes to thinking of the other person it doesn't work. Yes it will work for their friends but that is a two way thing. However when it comes to people starting to shout in your f and be rude, should you still be thinking of the other person at that point? This is because we had someone tell us about a problem what they faced, this was when a member of staff started shouting at them because they didn't do something. Now this problem was outside of a lesson and happened as a pupil walked passed. Thinking of the other person doesn't seem to work. This is because thinking of the other person can't just be said for pupils it has to run through out the whole school.
Now many people may disagree with this story as people have the right to, but ask your self this is it time we changed the rules, isn't time we updated our rules, and isn't time that we as pupils got the chance to re-write the rules in OUR school?

We believe that it is the time of change and the change that we want to make here at Greendown is "thinking of the other person." that needs to go and should come in with a new one. The one that this reporter believes is that it should be "treat someone how you want to be treated."
Now i know this may not be a good pick of words but it's true.
Pupils make up the school because without pupils there isn't a school,
But teachers make up the school too because with out the teachers we wouldn't have our education.
We believe that it's time to make a better link with our teachers, with the people that run our school.
It's time to make the change that should happen, lets think of the other person one last time and make it count.
If you believe in what this story talks about then please leave a comment, or if you don't or you believe that this story should be improved then please feel free to email g-mag@live.co.uk or if you write a letter hand it in to Main Reception and address it to G-Mag.


Lets go from " Thinking of the other person." To " treat someone how you want to be treated."
It's time we had a change and lets do that change together as one School.

Year 7 Subject Consultation Evening

On the 28th of April year 7 students parents will finally get to meet there subject teachers. The evening will be running from 4:30 to 8:30. Make sure you have all the times before the evening.

Written by Patrick Hellewell and Marcus Jones

New catering: Caterlink.

As many of you may have noticed by the new signs at the entrance of the Large atrium and the snazzy new clothing catering staff are wearing, you may have caught on that our food supplier has changed to a company called Cater link. By my experiences this week and the reactions of my peers we are loving the new selection of food at break times, Lunch and snacks. I have asked around G-mag and they like the wide selection now available to them at lunchtimes, although others are noticing differences that they aren't very keen on...

But I'm sure after a few more weeks of having the new catering company running our food selection in school, everyone will start to love it as much as me and others!

Josh Talbot 9KM - Head reporter

Year 7 Tutor Tournaments

On the 24th March, there is tutor tornament. Boys are doing football and girls are doing netball. Boys should bring their PE kit. Trainers and studs were needed in case of bad weather.

Last time, boys' victory happened for CH. Let's see if they can do it again this time around!

By Marcus Jones and Patrick Hellewell

Sports relief a success!

Many people were very tired after school last Friday because it was sport relief and people decided to either run, walk, 3 legged, fancy dress or other things that they decided to do for a mile.

Pupils could Pay either £1 to wear non school uniform in the afternoon to take part in the mile, or you could pay £2 for the sports relief socks.

All in all, sports relief turned out to be a success and we must have raised a lot of money for such a great afternoon!

Article by Josh Talbot, Megan Keel and Rhiannon John

Year 11 Easter Revision Classes

The holidays are fast approaching, meaning that year 11 are getting closer to their all important exams. This year, the department's around the school have decided open drop in sessions for different revision classes. Many classes have been organised and you may come in your non-school uniform. Due to the teachers applying their time into your studies it would be on idea to attend.

Greendown has new building plans!

May of you wont be aware that Greendown are getting a new building! G-mag sent me (Josh) and one of its new reporters (Hannah) to interview the architects:

''Why are you building a new building?''

The school has been recognised that it needs a place for children with particular needs to be able to have the same facilities as other specialist schools in England.

''How much is it costing the school to build?''

The project wont cost the school anything.

''How much will it cost 'you' to build?''

Its costing us around half a million pounds to build but we cant give definite cost as its confidential.

''How many rooms will the building have?''

It will have:
2 teaching rooms
2 group rooms
Office space
Toilets
Break time space with lighting.

''who picked you to manage the project''

Capita architects (us) have a partnership with the council, we provide them with services and they have asked us to build your school the new building.

''Where will you be building this new building?''

It will be built where the bike sheds are located at the moment, the bike sheds will be moved to another area at the front of the school (still easy to access). The new building's area will have no distractions from other students and will be close enough to the main school building for them to feel part of the school.

Article by Josh Talbot - Head reporter and Hannah Magill - Fashion Reporter

How do you feel about school?

We want to hear from you, on what you feel about school. We are trying to see what makes different people do well in school.
So if you are a pupil at Greendown or even a member of staff then please send us in a email on the the G-Mag email Gmag@live.co.uk or by a comment. We want to know how you feel, and if you don't feel good in school or you don't feel safe in schoool. We will do something about it because we believe although we come here to learn we must feel good about our selfs and also we must feel safe. So please get in touch we want to here from you! :)

Thank you :)

Want to become a member of the team?

As many of you know, its going to be coming to the end of the school year soon. Although many of you are happy and your counting down the days un-till you leave. Here at G-Mag we are happy too! and we can't wait to get the summer off. However once the summer holidays start, we lose 5 very important people to our team. Even though some of these roles will be filled within house. We are now wanting to look for New Reporters, New Sports Reporters and New everything!
This is were we are looking to get more people from school involved because as many of you know now G-Mag will be spreading it's wings around the school and also in the community.

So if you want to be apart of this, then please email Gmag@live.co.uk Or Carneybonner@hotmail.com
Thank you very much

Spring Fashion

This season we all want to look good! But here's the right way to do it :)

• Flowery patterns/prints make you stand out of the crowd and show you aren't afraid to try new things.
• Jeggings are comfortable, they look good, and they go with all the shoes and tops in your wardrobe.
• Triangle scarfes are back! cool and they stand out :)
• Chunky jewellery compliments your outfit as long as it matches!
• Hair dye is great, it is a good change and makes you stand out!
• A new hair cut, makes you feel good but make sure it suits your face shape.
• Make-up natural is the key. make sure you blend your foundation in.
• Lipgloss, shiny fruity and clear, makes your lips look hydrated(dry lips equals but NO NO!) and lushous.
• 'Use loreal because we're worth it'
• Always remember to work it!

C'mon girls let's say it! because We're worth it!