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27 MARCH 2013 ISSUE 50

KETTERING MUSIC FESTIVAL

KING RICHARD III’s STORY

BBC NEWS REPORT

GHANA

DYSON VISIT

MUSIC AND CANAPES

YEAR 11 EXTRA STUDY

SPORTS GAMES

MUAY THAI

BATTLEFIELDS TRIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On the 15 March 2013, 31 year 9 students left the College to go to Northern France and Belgium to visit some of the hundreds of cemeteries and memorials of the First World War. After a very moving first day we walked through the city of Ypres onto the Menin gate, where four of us were selected to lay a wreath at the Last Post Ceremony. We felt very honoured to be chosen to have an opportunity like this especially as this was not an ordinary Last Post Ceremony, as the American ambassador was visiting and was present at the ceremony.

For me, the part of the trip that I will remember for a long time would have to be the Theipval Memorial. At a distance, it is just a monument jutting out of the flat lands of Northern France but when you get close enough, every single one of the light stone blocks that make up the pillars is covered with names of men whose bodies were never found after the Battle of the Somme. 72,191 British and South African men with no known graves fill each of the pillars. None of them started the war, they just had to fight it. I felt a personal connection to Thiepval, as one of my relatives is remembered there. However, there aren’t just inscriptions, there are also graves of unknown soldiers, lining the front of the memorial. It really makes you wonder whether it was really worth all the deaths that there were.

On the last day we went to see some of the German cemeteries, which were a different world compared to the British ones. The Germans used more of a mass grave technique and in the cemetery that we saw, they used plaques instead of head stones with multiple names on them. After that we visited a Belgian chocolate shop in Ypres. We all loaded up on sweets for the journey home and we were then allowed to explore the main square. One shop owner saw our bags from the first chocolate shop, which he revealed was his brother’s and invited us into his shop for yet more chocolate and sweets at low prices.

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BATTLEFIELDS TRIP - CONITINUED

Overall I found this trip very moving, but interesting. The Menin gate was very special as it happened every night and made it feel that they will never be forgotten. The millions of names written on the gate really made you realise how many people lost their lives to protect us and how thankful we should be for that. This was a great trip and really made you realise what it was like for the poor soldiers in the muddy trenches. This trip is great for anyone with even the slightest interest in history.

By Ben Ramsey and Charlotte Bell

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KETTERING MUSIC FESTIVALOn Friday 15 March, the Catmose College Junior and Chamber Choirs attended the annual Eisteddfod Music Competition in Kettering.

The Junior Choir sang two songs: ‘You’ll be in my heart’ from the film Tarzan and ‘What a wonderful world’. Both songs were performed with energy and enthusiasm and the adjudicator commented on how the harmonies ‘were strong with an overall confident sound’. The Junior Choir achieved an overall 2nd place, being pipped to 1st by just 1 mark.

The Chamber Choir performed two contrasting pieces: the first, a composition by staff member Mr Barlow entitled ‘Never/Always’. The adjudicator commented on the ‘controlled and well blended wall of sound which was evident’. Special mention was made to the soloists: Megan Spencer (Yr11), Nirvana Allis (Yr11) and Charlie Watt (Yr10).

The second piece, entitled ‘Ave Verum’, produced a beautiful contrast to the opening song exhibiting the diversity of the Chamber Choir.

With such strong performances, the Chamber Choir won the ‘Rosemary Leonard Challenge Shield’ for the Best Outstanding Senior Choir.

The adjudicator was extremely complimentary with her feedback highlighting many aspects of praise. Her final words were ‘An emotional and engaging performance’.

Principal, Stuart Williams, comments: ‘Led by Music Director Matt Sammy, music has always been very strong at Catmose College. Students musical passions are encouraged and when entered into competitions such as this, the level of skill is clearly apparent. Well done to all involved, this was a very worthy win.’

THE STORY BEHIND KING RICHARD III’S DEATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As part of BBC News School Report, we were invited to spend the day in Leicester by the School Report team, finding out how to create a news report. Our idea was that we wanted to show how Shakespeare could in fact be fun and interesting, not boring and using language that we do not understand. The Shakespeare play that we would investigate was Richard III and why you may ask? Well, Richard III’s bones were recently discovered under a council car park in Leicester. Our first task was to undertake background research into the excavation and Richard’s character, by interviewing Richard Van Allen from the Richard III Society, a group who want Richard’s character re-assessed from the one portrayed by Shakespeare. Keen historian Harry Bateman interviewed Richard and his interview can be listened to at www.makewav.es/story/495070/title/richardiiithetruthabouthisburial Once we arrived in Leicester, we met Jon Ozanne from the BBC and the two Leicester University archaeologists, Richard Buckley and Matthew Morris at Leicester Cathedral. After some initial questions, they took the group to the car park where they uncovered the bones. They answered every question about the excavation and took part in an interview undertaken by year 8 student, Toby Carter www.makewav.es/story/499969/title/mostexcitingexcavationyet The next part of the research involved finding out more about how Shakespeare portrayed Richard III and the students took part in a workshop with Brian Mullin, from the Shakespeare Schools Festival - www.makewav.es/story/499520/title/makingshakespearefun After lunch, we were shown around the exhibition where artefacts from the dig could be seen along with interactive representations of the skeleton and a 3D reproduction of the skull. Before coming back to College, we were able to speak to BBC Radio Leicester editor Jane Hill, taking questions from BBC School Reporters on how she dealt with the story. Thank you to Jon who put the day together and showed the team how the various aspects of a news story can be put together.

Ms Smith

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BBC NEWS REPORTLast Thursday was BBC News School report Newsday where eleven students worked on creating a news broadcast. Their reports also included footage from the visit to Leicester, reports on the Olympic sporting legacy and the importance of friends and relatives in an online world. Their broadcast can be seen on the College website www.catmosecollege.com/bbc-school-report

Ms Smith

ORGANISE...

I’m sorry that I haven’t been on Makewaves for a while! I’m not very organised.... And that brings me to my word of the day today.... Organise... Heard it enough times, haven’t you? ‘Organise your room’, ‘Organise your homework’, ‘Organise your party’; I bet you have heard at least one of these. But do you ever listen? I do admit, sometimes I don’t. Some nights, I come home with mountains of homework, but am not really in the mood for it... Therefore, when Mum or Dad ask if I have any homework, I say no, and go back to relaxing. Hey, taking a break isn’t that bad but eventually all those ‘breaks’ will come back to bite you... Or end with you being shouted at by a teacher. Sometimes, homework really isn’t the best way to spend your evenings; actually, it’s one of the worse. But if you really think about it, what’s worse; doing your homework in 15 minutes, then relaxing for the rest of the evening... Or just relaxing for the whole evening, then getting shouted at by your teacher and maybe your parents as well? At the moment, I have been planning my party... Everything was booked and ready, except one thing.... Invites. So, and I’m not kidding you, I am sat here at 6:41am, writing this while the printer prints out copy after copy of the same invite, which I’ve then got to cut out, ready for 8:00am, when I leave. It’s only when I realise how soon my party is, that I realise how stupid I am for not doing it earlier. So, my message for today? Organise!

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAKEWAVES STUDENT ARTICLE BY CAITLYN PALMER

Caitlyn Palmer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GHANA TRIP, 28 MARCH - 9 APRIL

During the Easter break, a group of 26 Year 10 students and four members of staff including Miss Gonda, who has organised the trip, will be heading off to Duga, Ghana situated in West Africa. They will be going with the organisation Venture Force who are a Melton Mowbray based provider of worldwide expeditions, community projects and skills training. They have prepared and organised an experience for our students that will involve volunteering and living in a village in Ghana.

The cost of the trip was £1,400, which was a massive incentive for the students to be heavily involved in fundraising. The students have been very innovative with their ideas to raise the amount they would need for this adventure of a lifetime. Some have worked in groups with Miss Gonda, for example a Zumbathon, a supermarket bag packing session and jam making. Students have also used their creative skills, which have involved creating beautiful jewellery, producing glittery Christmas tree decorations and recycling newspaper into bags. Duncan Barsby had the brilliant idea of selling kindling, which he supplied to most of Oakham. Another student Henry Toogood, also took on the massive task of organising a community event with live music, crafts and a raffle. Henry had also been in touch with local businesses’ for sponsorship as well as designing a rag mag, which he sold at various events. Henry said “We will be doing the hard work ourselves but first we must raise the funds to make it all happen.”

A small group of students also decided to challenge themselves by putting themselves into the position of some of the people they will be working with in Ghana. They walked 5.5 miles from the College to their homes in Whissendine and took turns to carry a plank of wood on their shoulders which had a 20 litre bottle of water attached to it. It took them two hours. Conor Nicoll who took part said: “There is only so much you can learn from books and programmes. If you really want to know what it is like, you really must experience it. You must see it with your own eyes and do it yourself.”

During their trip students will have training from Venture Force in hiking, building water projects, first aid as well as life in Ghana.

We wish them all a happy adventure and look forward to all the details of their experience when they get back.Photo 1: Most of the students who will be going. Photo 2: Natalie Hall and Olivia Tinkler with their Christmas tree decorations. Photo 3: Henry Toogood with one of his sponsors. Photo 4: Miss Gonda with a group who organised the Zumbathon. Photo 5: Jam Making Photo 6: Georgia Harris and Jemima Feely with their recycled newspaper bags.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VISIT FROM SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER AT DYSON

Students studying GCSE Product Design in both Year 10 and Year 11 were given the chance to hear from a Senior Design Engineer from one of Dyson’s Research and Development Departments. Rob Hinchliffe, who has been with the company for around 5 years, explained the key design principles that James Dyson, the founder of the company, has followed throughout the life of the company and was able to show students the ways in which the company turns a product idea into a reality. There were opportunities throughout the talk to gain further understanding as to what career paths were available in this field and what kind of progression students could make at post 16 level.

Mr Brydon

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY NEWS

TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM

Sixteen students in Year 10 were given the opportunity to visit Birmingham to collect primary research for their Product Design Controlled Assessment Task. The students, who are designing a self-assembly lamp which is aimed at young customers, were able to question people on the streets and in the shopping centres of Birmingham on what they thought of their own designs and what they want from such a product. Students later visited a leading high street retail outlet to see what products are being offered to children and to get a feel and understanding for how they are packaged and promoted to the customer. The data collected will allow students’ designs to develop according to relevant and meaningful market research.

Mr Brydon

The College will close on Wednesday 27 March and will re-open on Thursday 11 April. During the holiday, uniform can be purchased on Thursday 28 March and on Thursday 4 April from 10.30am to 4.00pm. There will be a number of revision sessions during the holiday, the details of which can be found on the next page. Students should remember to bring their id cards and a packed lunch if necessary. There will be no catering provision available during the holiday.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COLLEGE HOLIDAY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EASTER HOLIDAY SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS IN YEAR 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On Wednesday 20 March, BTEC Food and GCSE Music students worked together to organise and promote an event to parents and staff.

The role of the BTEC food students consisted of creating canapés, which were served to parents and staff before a music concert hosted by GCSE Music students.

All Hospitality students were required to take part in the evening as it was a component of their coursework, which required them to co operate in the organisation and running of an event. The GCSE Music students were also required to perform a solo and ensemble piece as part of their course.

The BTEC Food students had been focused on the project for the past four weeks and organising the event in small groups. Each group member had been assigned a role for the evening to ensure the smooth running of all proceedings. Roles were not only behind the scenes with the preparation and cooking of dishes but also working front of house serving the canapés to parents and staff.

Canapés that were served included; mini victoria sandwich cakes, Summer fruit vol-au-vents, as well as sundried tomato, black peppercorn and thyme shortcrust pasty biscuits.

All parents and staff commented on how appetising each dish was and how much they enjoyed the evening.

We were very pleased with the way in which all students worked on the evening. The canapés were extremely tasty and professionally presented and the musicians performed spectacular pieces.

We would just like to say well done to all students that took part in the evening.

Miss Warren & Mr Sammy

YEAR 11 BTEC HOSPITALITY AND MUSIC

DAY COURSE TIME VENUE STAFF

Thurs 28 Mar Art and Design workshop 9.30 - 1.30pm Picasso Mr Pimperton

Thurs 28 Mar BTEC Sport 10.30am-2.30pm Library Mr Teasel

Tues 2 April Drama Workshop 10am-2pm Wilde Mr Parsons

Wed 3 April Drama Workshop 10am-2pm Wilde Mrs Stapleton

Thurs 4 April Philosophy & Ethics 9.30-3pm Plato Mrs McGrath

Mon 8 April GCSE Music 9.3-1pm Vivaldi Mr Sammy

Mon 8 April Science Group - 11M Chemistry 2 & Physics 2 Revision

11am-4pm Curie Miss Welsh

Mon 8 April 11M C2 & P2 Revision 11am-4pm Curie Miss Welsh

Mon 8 April Art and Design Workshop 10am-2.30pm Frink Mrs Spiers

Tues 9 April Business Studies 10am-2.30pm Cromwell Mr Hawkins

Wed 10 April 11C Physics Revision by invitation Einstein Miss Odedra

Wed 10 April English Language-Reading am (Higher & Foundation) 9.30-11.30 Bronte Mrs Green

Wed 10 April English Language-Writing pm (Higher & Foundation) 12.30-2.30 Bronte Mrs Green

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS FROM THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2013

Day Course Time Venue Staff

Monday English intervention 3.30-4.30 Shakespeare Ms Martin

Monday 11C Chemistry Intervention 3.30-4.30 Curie Miss Welsh

Monday 11C Physics P3.1 3.30-4.30 Einstein Miss Odedra

Monday Spanish 3.30-4.30 De Beauvoir Mrs Williams

Tuesday Maths (Higher & Foundation) 3.30-5pm Maths area Maths Team

Tuesday Textiles 3.30-4.30 Dior Mrs Townsend

Tuesday Art & Design 3.30-4.30 Picasso Mr Pimperton

Tuesday Art & Design 3.30-4.30 Picasso Ms Hincks

Tuesday 3D Studies 3.30-4.30 Frink Mrs Spiers

Tuesday Graphics 3.30-4.30 Morris Mrs Woods

Wednesday Maths sessions 2.30-3.30 Maths area Mrs Wardhaugh/Mr Mullinger

Thursday Maths (Higher & Foundation) 3.30-4.30 Maths area Maths Team

Thursday History 3.30-4.30 Plato Mrs Dodd

Thursday German 3.30-4.30 Lorca Miss Hebden

Thursday Philosophy & Ethics 3.30-4.30 Hums area Mrs McGrath

Thursday Business Studies 3.30-4.30 Cromwell Mr Hawkins

Thursday Spanish 3.30-4.30 De Beauvoir Mrs Williams

Friday Philosophy & Ethics 3.30-4.30 Plato Mrs McGrath

NB Staff may also arrange additional sessions in the coming weeks.

The Berners-Lee library is open each college day from 8am - 5pm, for homework, personal study and revision. Library and teaching staff are also available to assist with support and guidance.

There are also Saturday study days for Philosophy and Ethics which will take place in Plato with Mrs McGrath:Saturday 27 April, 9.30-12noon Saturday 11 May, 9.30-12 noon

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REPORTS AND REPORTING DATES FOR TERMS 5 AND 6

Year Event Date Time

7 Form Tutor Report W/c 20/05/13

Interim Report W/c 20/05/13

Progress Report W/c 15/07/13

8 Progress Report W/c 20/05/13

Form Tutor Report W/c 15/07/13

9 Form Tutor Report W/c 20/05/13

10 Progress Evening W/c 08/05/13 3.00-7.00pm

Interim Report W/c 15/07/13

SPORTS NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND SCHOOL SPORT GAMES 2013

The School Sport Games 2013 was held on Friday 22 March at a state of the art venue, Loughborough University. The School Games are an important part of creating a legacy for Leicestershire and Rutland to inspire the next generation. Catmose College through dedication and training, qualified in a record twelve teams in Level two competitions. At the School Games, Catmose qualified KS3 Boccia, Year 7 and 8 Netball, KS3 Sitting Volleyball, Year 7 and 8 girls and boys Sportshall Athletics, KS3 Swimming, KS4 Trampolining and finally the KS4 girls and boys Volleyball.

At the event there were ten school sport partnerships representing Rutland and Leicestershire: Blaby and Market Harborough, North Charnwood, South Charnwood, Hinckley and Bosworth, East Leicester, West Leicester, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston and Rutland.

On arrival at the event, the students watched the opening ceremony which included celebrity appearances from Matt Hampson, Harry Ellis and Paralympic athletes.

Overall, Catmose are School Sport Games Champions in Year 7 Girls Sportshall Athletics and KS4 Boys Volleyball, in which we received a large trophy and gold medals. We finished second place in Year 7 and 8 boys Sportshall Athletics and Year 7 and 8 Girls Netball and received silver medals. We were placed third place in KS4 Trampolining and Year 8 Boys Sportshall Athletics. Below is a summary of all the events and members of the team.

YEAR 7 AND 8 NETBALL (SILVER MEDALLISTS)

Last year at the School Games, Catmose College only qualified with a year 7 team and ended up in fourth place, this year we qualified for year 7 and 8 teams, which was a great achievement. Each team had four games which we knew we had to do well in to have a chance of qualifying. Although the teams were very nervous to start off with, they soon got into the flow of it and successfully didn’t lose any games.

The year 7 girls won three and drew one game and the year 8 team won all four games. Due to our excellent goal difference and wins, this put both teams straight to the final which we were all ecstatic about. The standard of netball in Leicestershire and Rutland is very high so this was a fantastic achievement for Catmose College.

The year 7 girls had a nail-biting final against Sir Jonathan North School which ended up being 6-6. Due to it being a draw the girls had to play two minutes extra-time. In this time the score again was a draw, however on the buzzer Eve Orton scored an amazing goal but for some reason unknown to us the goal was disallowed which prevented them from winning the final. They then had to play two minutes golden goal where the other school scored first. Unfortunately it wasn’t our day and we got beaten in the last bit of extra-time. The year 8 team played Kibworth School but also lost in a very tough high level netball final. This was by no way a disappointment as both teams reached the final and played an excellent standard of netball. Both teams received silver medals. Well done to Millie Appleton, Emily Broughton, Eve Orton, Lauren Gear, Zoe Chamberlain, Emily Lemon, Skye Bussingham, Samantha Carter, Chloe Chambers, Alice Radford, Ione Halford, Georgina Cramphorn, Jasmine Woolhouse, Issy Quy, Eva Graham, Saskia Davies.

SITTING VOLLEYBALL KS3

Catmose qualified earlier on in the year for sitting volleyball for the School Sport Games. Our team was Cameron Walters, Josh McAllister, Lewis Crellin, Cameron Turner and James Baker. The players worked well as a team and communicated with each other. Overall the players came 7th place. Well done to them all.

YEAR 7 AND 8 GIRLS AND BOYS INDOOR ATHLETICS

Last year we qualified in this event with all four teams but the Year 7 boys were the only ones to finish in medal position coming 2nd. The students had practiced regularly on a Friday after school and we were not only excited but keen to improve on last year’s performance.

On the track there were two heats in each event and although we finished in the top three in all but four races, times would have to be compared for final points to be awarded. The atmosphere was electric and the students performed with passion and determination, encouraging one another when not competing themselves. In the Year 7 girls team we had to make a change when Holly felt ill after her four lap race but Emily Rose Town stepped up to the challenge of running 6 laps, giving us valuable points. As our College name kept on being shouted out during races which we were leading, the more determined the students were to win and the pressure increased to perform to our best. In one of our first races Yaznia from our Year 8 team fell when turning off the board but with true grit she got up and continued the race even overtaking a competitor. In both our Year 7 and 8 boys teams there were too many strong performances to mention one student but I was so proud of their commitment and the focus that they showed on the day. The practices at baton changing made a difference, with us winning all the relay races. The Year 7 boys team was changed at the last minute as Cameron Kirk was needed in the trampolining team and Jacob had to change his events due to breaking his fingers in karate but he was still keen take part and indeed won his races.

We were told that the top three places would be announced at the closing ceremony but the rest of the positions were announced immediately. We held our breath and were delighted when it was announced that our Year 7 girls team were in the top 3. When all the results were completed, we were delighted when we realised that all four teams were in medal positions and a group hug was definitely necessary!!

County champions Year 7 girlsTabitha Woolhouse Alice Lucas, Zina Chiekh, Charlotte Allman Georgia Whittemore, Emily Rose and Town Holly Imison

Silver Medallists Year 7 and 8 Boys TeamsAshley Hibbitt, Charlie Dalby, Jeremy Swanton, Jacob Worthington, Cameron Lysandrou, Sam Conboy, Ben Higgins, Ben Buckby, Ben Boulton-Smith, Daniel Cousens, Zac Kernard-Kettle, Bradley Johnson, Tom Dryell, Will Cregan, Ashley Brewis and Charlie Ripley

Bronze MedallistYear 8 Girls: Zoe Smith, Amy Saville, Hollie Kirk, Yaznia Pourmozafari, Abbie Kirby, Rosie Smith, Caitlin Edens and Jessica Curtis

SWIMMING KS3

The team consisted of Holly Jones, Connor Boylon, Finlay Gabbert, Cameron Gorman, Jessica Guy, Chelsea Lucas and Sam Wilkinson. With Laura Rhys Williams damaging her ankle the night before the competition we were a swimmer missing. These students were also up against Year 9 club swimmers and they should be proud of their performance on the day considering the age gap. With continual practice I am sure that they will come back stronger next year but nevertheless they should be proud of their attitude and effort. The team were praised for their support and encouragement to the disabled swimmers. Well done to all those that took part.

BOCCIA KS3

The Catmose College Boccia team did very well this year and came 6th in the MLD KS3 match, winning one match out of two. Well done to Sophie Garfoot, Jake Wallace and Damon Smith for their hard work and enthusiastic teamwork during the School Sport Games.

KS4 VOLLEYBALL GIRLS AND BOYS

Catmose had two teams through to the School Sport Games for volleyball. Girls team: Davina Patel, Amy Burditt, Sophie Joyce and Jenna-Marie Charlton. Boys team: Nick Houghton, Kieran Mackie, Harry Tuckwood, Shaquille Price and James Dalby. The boys did extremely well and didn’t lose a game, which ensured they received first place, winning a large trophy and gold medals.

KS4 TRAMPOLINING

Catmose had a team of five representing Rutland at the School Sport Games for trampolining: Tom Buckby, Eleanor Firth, Mason Kilby, Cameron Kirk and Nick Swanton. Overall we were placed third out of seven districts and received bronze medals. Out of 32 competitors, Eleanor Firth finished in fourth place with a score of 16.10 for her set skills and routine, Tom Bucky finished in ninth place with a score of 15.40, Cameron Kirk finished seventeenth with a score of 14.85, Mason Kilby finished twenty-first with a score of 14.70 and Nick Swanton finished twenty-second with a score of 14.65. Well done to the team for a great performance. Also a big thank you to Amanda Mathers (Rutland Trampoline Club) for supporting and coaching the team on the day.

George Griffths, year 8 Catmose College student was part of a 19 strong team who qualified for the IFMA World Muay Thai Kids & Junior Championships in Istanbul. Young people from over fifty countries are expected to participate.

He won the silver after an amazing 4 fight run, just losing out to a Russian in the final. As he is part of the GB team, he hopes to be selected to fight at either the Commonwealth Games or Rio 2016 if Muay Thai is chosen as an included sport.

One of our MakeWaves reporters interviewed George, to view please follow this link: http://bit.ly/YA03Tb

MUAY THAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SPORTS LEADERS

Our young sports leaders have been very pro-active helping to promote sport by assisting, organising, refereeing or scoring at events over the last few weeks.

On 6 March, nine leaders helped in the delivery of the primary tag rugby festival at Oakham Rugby Club and I received an email congratulating the students, but also mentioning Charlie Watt, Bob Case, Will Durno and Danny Childs whose refereeing was outstanding.

The other students involved were Amy Smith, Tom O’Connor and Isaiah Wilks. On 21 March, our young leaders ably assisted by some Year 9 students, recorded and umpired in the Level 2 Netball School Games competition at Catmose College. Chris Thomas thanked them for their commitment and enthusiasm.Davina Patel, Jenna-Marie Charlton, Willow and Fern Spencer, Lydie Halliday, Beth Baker, Alice Radford and Chloe Chambers. On Saturday 16 March, a huge thank you must go to Emily Buckle, Phoebe Booth, Tamara Hardy, Christian Brookes, Dan Cousens and Ashley Hibbitt who either hared or marshalled in cold, wet conditions at the County Cross-country at Launde Abbey. Both Mrs Crellin and Mr Thomas were duly impressed with both their enthusiasm and commitment in such poor conditions. Some sports leaders have taken it upon themselves to organise a Year 7 inter-form badminton competition. The matches are being played over two lunchtimes with a boy and a girl representing their form. The students have been playing a round-robin tournament with matches being timed, due to the short lunch period. The winning form will be presented with the year 7 cup to hold until the next event in the summer. Charlie Dalby, Emily Town and Ben Higgins were spotted as being very good players by the leaders.

Many thanks to Davina Patel, Amy Smith, Beth Baker, Jenna-Marie Charlton, Joe Bent, Isla Marshall, Emelia Laws, Georgia Harris Jemima Feely and Chloe Simpson

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During lunchtime on 26 March there was a dress rehearsal in College in front of the Hellerup to give students the opportunity to watch some of the dances that will be performed in this years Spotlight 2013. The GCSE students led by Miss Redding were the first to perform followed by the Elective group. Bethany God-frey in Year 9 performed her solo to Michael Buble ‘Feeling Good’ whilst Shivani and Sonia Mistry performed a Bollywood style dance showing the journey of two girls exploring the rain season which was choreographed by themselves. The final dance was performed by the dance leaders, choreographed by Sarah Bell. The dancers demonstrated a variety of styles and was a credit to all the teachers involved who had worked hard to produce high quality performances.

Sixty students will be taking part this year in Spotlight with a matinee and even-ing performance. Well done to them all for all their hard work and dedication.

Mrs Powell Miss Redding and Mrs Bell