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5 Decem

ber 2016

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COMPETITION SUCCESS This time last year we had a Whitby themed gothic story competition with mainly Year 10 entries. The result of the competition had to be delayed as the competition was parallel to a general public competition and the winning entries of that were just announced. Connor Foster’s story ‘Sea Bones’ was the winner of the CCW competition. His story will be published in a forth coming collection, ‘Strange Whitby Tales’, which will be on sale in shops and establishments to help raise funds for the RNLI before Christmas. Highly commended in the CCW competition were ‘Under Lock and Key’ by Katy Hansell, ‘The 13th Departure’ by Michael Swales and ‘Fragments of Moonlight’ by Ruth Ashley.

GYMNASTICS LINKS IN THE COMMUNITY

I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with students from Castleton and Glaisdale Primary School. We are working towards the Whitby Key Steps Gymnastics competition held in Whitby in the New Year. Years 3-6 have been working hard to develop their skills to get performance ready in three different disciplines ready to be judged by our Sports Leaders. Week one we developed our Body Management skills, Week two floor routines which incorporate some tricky moves. Finally on the 9 of December we will round of with a vault and flight workshop. It has been great to work with these two small primary school in partnership within their own facilities to share ideas and knowledge to help the students progress to their full potential within Gymnastics.

Miss Keogh PE Teacher and SSCO

Caedmon College Gym Club

My name is Owen Grant. I am a student at Caedmon College Whitby currently studying A-level Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. I am hoping to go on to study Physics and Mathematics at university next year, and have a strong interest in theoretical Physics. On 1st November, 17 A-level students from the North of England were invited to the Life Centre in Newcastle to attend a master class on the Standard Model of Particle Physics given by Professor Nigel Glover FRS and we had the opportunity to meet Peter Higgs. Peter Higgs is a theoretical physicist who, in 1964, predicted the existence of a crucial particle. The Higgs particle gives mass to the most basic particles of matter. After 48 years, d u r i n g a n experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in 2012 the elusive particle was discovered after which Peter H i g g s w a s awarded a Nobel Prize. I was delighted to be chosen to attend this event

because Peter Higgs is such a prominent figure in the world of Physics and rarely makes public appearances since he is known as a shy man. When answering questions Professor Higgs talked about his life at the time and about the other scientists working on the same theory. I also had the chance to explore the Life Centre which includes physics based toys and an exhibition of animals preserved through plastination. One thing I learnt from the day was to have faith in your own abilities just like Peter Higgs did over the 48 years it took to prove his theory was right. Even though he was being told he was wrong, his faith in his own abilities never wavered.

THE DAY I MET WORLD RENOWNED PHYSICIST

PROFESSOR PETER HIGGS

Professor Higgs and Physics students from the North East at the Life Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Owen Grant is on the back row 3rd in from the left.

Due to the unfortunate lack of entries for the annual Youth Speaks competition, the event was cancelled, after being greatly anticipated by the two Year 8 teams at Caedmon College Whitby (‘The ‘V’ Team’ and ‘The Right Squad’). However, the College refused to accept defeat, and Mike Stones, organiser from the Rotary Club ( who u su a l l y ho l d t he competition) came to listen to the girls’ speeches, giving them a chance to showcase all their hard work and dedication to the event.

Parent and family members were invited to show their support for the teams. After both teams had presented, Mr Stones gave feedback and praise, which encouraged and inspired the students to enter next year, which will hopefully take place as usual with enough entries from other schools in the area.

By Isabella Bridge, Naomi Fester and Grace Hall. Speaking on topics of Human Rights and Lowering the Voting Age to 16, The 'V' Team of Beth Mortimer, Rebecca Morgan and Lucy Gwatkin and the The Right Team with Grace Hall, Isabella Bridge and Naomi Fester were told they spoke ‘eloquently and excellently’ on their topics with rea l ‘cohes ion and coherence ’ with beautifully executed team spirits. Mike Stones commented how proud their teacher, Mrs Sharp, should be and - on

behalf of the whole College girls - we truly are. Thanks to you Youth Speaks has lived on for another year!

Scoresby Site: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays,

3.30-4.30

Normanby Site: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and

Thursdays, 3.30-4.30

MARVELLOUS MUSICIANS!

On Saturday 12 November, Maeve Clenaghan (Y11), Joseph Shone-Hatchwell (Y11) and Lorna Quantrill all made the journey to Bridlington to compete in the East Coast Young Musician of the Year competition 2017. Their journey began weeks prior to the event, with hours of careful and dedicated practise on their instruments. Competitors travelled from as far south as Hull; the judges included Andrew Penny MBE, the conductor and director of the Hull Philharmonic orchestra and Dr Elaine King, Subject Leader of Music at Hull University. Maeve performed on her alto saxophone and was accompanied by Mrs Smith; Joseph performed on the piano and Lorna on her oboe, accompanied by Mrs Beattie. Whilst awaiting the judges verdict, the organiser of the event, Mr Paul Lowe, commented to Mrs Beattie, “Wow, we have some serious talent sprung on us from Whitby this year!”.

All three students were awarded places at the final stage of the competition, which was held once again in Bridlington, the following week.

Overall, Lorna came runner up in the 14 and under class, performing pieces by Besozzi (Sonata in C, movement 1) and Morricone (‘Gabriel's Oboe’). The judges commented that she played “...like an oboist beyond her years”. Joseph won his class, performing pieces by JS Bach and Debussy from memory. The judges were impressed with his secure and mature grasp of both, very contrasting, styles of the pieces he played.

We are extremely proud of Maeve, Joseph and Lorna. Well done.

DIARY DATES

Monday 5 December - music performance for primary schools, 2.00-3.00pm, Scoresby hall

Friday 9 December - Enrichment Day

Thursday 15 December, 6.30pm - CCW Christmas words and music concert

Thursday 15 December - Year 11 Parents’ Evening

Wednesday 4 January - Presentation Evening, 7.00-9.00pm

9-16 January - Y11 Trial Exams for all subjects

Thursday 19 January, 6.00-8.00pm - KS4 Options Evening

Thursday 26 January - Year 10 Parents’ Evening

Thursday 12 January - Year 13 Parents’ Evening

Saturday 28 January-Friday 2 February - Ski Trip

Thursday 2 February, 6.00-8.00pm - P-16 Open Evening

6-9 February - Y11 Progression Interviews

7-14 February - Chambery Exchange Visit

20-24 March 2017 - Year 8 Bewerley Park Residential Visit

MUSIC STUDENTS PERFORM IN BAY

On Monday 21 November, the Year 9 Music GCSE Group and Sixth Former’s Rosa and Max took a minibus to the Bay Tree Care Home at Robin Hood’s Bay. There they performed to the residents, who clearly enjoyed the afternoon. A variation of instruments were played such as oboe, by Lorna and violin by Emily. The performances were opened and closed by Jasmin on clarinet and piano. Charlotte and Rachel played a duet on piano, which was called My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music. Madelin and Katie also performed a duet of Lost Boy, (which they arranged themselves) consisting of singing and piano. Lydia also played a Sonatina in C Major, on piano. Contrast was provided by Keira, who played an improvised bass guitar solo. Sixth Formers Rosa and Max played on piano and acoustic guitar respectively, as part of their A-level course is that they are expected to perform at least twice, per half term, to an audience.

“I enjoyed how people were so confident in themselves performing to others.” - Maia

“It was an amazing opportunity to perform and showcase our abilities to an audience.” - Jasmin

“The students did a great job and were well appreciated by the residents at Bay Tree. This is the second group that have visited the care home to perform and all those who have, have gained valuable experience of performing in the local community. Their attitude was fantastic”. - Mrs Beattie

Year 11 Trial Exam Preparation 15 x 20 minute English ‘bites’

Skim read your past exam papers

Read Stave 1 of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Read Stave 2 of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Read Stave 3 of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Read Stave 4 and 5 of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Watch the literature paper walk through video tutorials (2 x 10 mins) on Mrs Whelan’s English YouTube channel

Research the context of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Read through the notes in your exercise book

Write a glossary of language/structure techniques

Skim through your Macbeth work book

Complete activities in your English Language revision book

Complete activities in your English Language revision book

Complete activities in your English Language revision book

Watch the language paper walk through video tutorials (2 x 10 mins) on Mrs Whelan’s English YouTube channel

Complete activities in your English Language revision book

Many thanks to parents for supporting our students, washing PE kit and ensuring they have the correct equipment for lessons also dropping off and picking up after fixtures and training sessions. It really is appreciated ILLNESS/INJURY Occasionally students are not well enough to take an active part in lessons. There are however, many other ways they can be involved (coach/choreographer/statistician/organiser) and for this they still need appropriate warm PE Kit with them. Please ensure notes are written in planners. Notes via text are not acceptable. INHALERS Please view this as part of their PE kit. All asthmatics should have their inhalers with them at all times.

WARM LAYERS For the boys this is the rugby shirt. For the girls the black fleece. Tops with brand names/logos are not permitted. There is a uniform for PE just as there is for normal school. SHIN PADS AND GUM GUARDS Please ensure your son/daughter has these especially for activities such as football hockey and rugby. FITNESS SUITE Just a reminder that this fantastic free facility housing treadmills, cross trainers, rowers, bikes and resistance machines is fully supervised every lunchtime and Mon-Thurs after College. All students are welcome. Thank you for your support

SUPPORTING THE PE DEPARTMENT