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December 4th 2015

Rhagfyr 4 2015

Issue No.29

Cyhoeddiad 29

Contents in this edition :-

Drama Department News

English Department News

PE Department News

Reach for the Sky Mentoring

Ty Seren News

Important School Term Information

Transition News

Santa Appeal Activities

Literacy and Numeracy Focus

Health and Wellbeing News

Christmas Activities/News

Message Board

Book of the Fortnight/Thought of

the Week

Calendar :-

08.12.2015 Year 7 Parents’

Evening

11.12.2015 Year 9 EBP Stock Market

Challenge

15.12.2015 Carol Service

18.12.2015 End of Term

(1.30 pm finish for pupils)

04.01.2015 Staff Development Day

05.01.2015 Spring Term begins

(for pupils)

Drama Department News

Newyddion yr Adran Ddrama

The Shawshank Redemption at the

New Theatre, Cardiff.

The GCSE and A level Drama students were lucky enough to go and

see the stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption at The New

Theatre, Cardiff.

A truly inspirational and dramatic portrayal of corruption and politics

within an institution, this is a story of hope and passion performed

incredibly by Ian Kelsey and Patrick Robinson as the leads.

Students will now write up a live theatre evaluation piece of this

experience as coursework.

A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and a great ‘selfie’ by Mr Ian Kelsey—

hassled by our very own Mrs Beesley!

A day to remember!

Picture by Ian Kelsey, Article by Mrs P Beesley.

English Department News

Newyddion yr Adran Saesneg

Exciting news from the English Department—we have launched a double

competition across English for all of Year 7.

The ‘Reading Champions’ Final will take place on Monday 7th December, with

groups of pupils reading an extract from Dylan Thomas’s ‘A Child's Christmas

in Wales ‘.

Pupils have been encouraged to use all of their annunciation, expression and

even acting skills to give as much feeling as possible to their reading in order

that their group stand out from the rest.

Year 7 pupils were recently treated to a reading from last year’s winners, 7E,

who brilliantly read an extract from the hugely successful David Walliam’s

book, ‘Mr Stink’.

If the enthusiasm and standard of last year’s groups are anything to go by, this

looks sure to be a fantastic and engaging Final.

Running conjunctively with the above Reading competition is the Writing

competition.

Pupils have been asked to conduct initial research by interviewing their parents

about their own Christmas memories.

Once they have gleaned as much stirring, enthralling and captivating

memories as possible, they will be ready for the ‘Child's Christmas in Brynteg’

Writing competition, where they will then write these memories down in their

own words with as much feeling as possible.

Finalists will be announced on the 7th of December and parents will be invited

in to school for assembly in the last week before Christmas break to hear about

the winners of this competition.

Upcoming Reading and Writing Competitions

Information by Mrs E O’Brien

PE Department News Newyddion yr Adran Addysg Gorfforol

Netball News—Newyddion Pel-Rwyd

The Year 7 Netball Teams continued their hard work this season with two hard matches

against Cynffig last week.

The final score of a very tough first game was 10-5 to Brynteg. The Player's player of the

match was awarded to Leah Samuel and the Teacher's player was Hollie Edwards.

The second match was very close. The players gave their all but just lost narrowly by 1

point, with the final score being 2-3. The Player's player of this match was awarded to

Eleanor Horne and the Teacher's player was Faith Evans.

The Year 7 netball teams then played away to Llangynwyd yesterday. We came away with

one win and one loss.

The A team won convincingly with a score of 17-7. Hollie Edwards was nominated as the

player's player of the match for her excellent feeds into the circle. Leah Samuel as the

Teacher's player for her shooting.

The B team had a very close game, but unfortunately lost 2-5. Aimee-Leigh James was

nominated as player's player as she came on at half-time and score two goals. Faith Evans

was nominated as the Teacher's player for her strong defensive skills.

Report and Pictures by Miss. K Higman

A Team. Back row (L-R) Demi Hicks, Leah Samuel,

Charlotte Llewellyn, Lauren Jackson, Hollie Edwards.

Front row (L-R) Ruby O'Gallaghan, Emily Owen and

Sarah Dearman.

B Team. Back row (L-R) Abbie Richards, Faith Evans,

Olivia Lazarus, Darcey Wickenden, Emily Thomas.

Front row (L-R) Anais Matthews, Aimee-Leigh James

and Eleanor Horne.

PE Department News Newyddion yr Adran Addysg Gorfforol

Rugby News—Newyddion Rugbi

Welsh Cup Update 2015-16

Year 11

Ospreys East A

Congratulations to Year 11 who qualified for the Welsh Cup knockout stages in January

with a perfect record in the group stages. Before the commencement of the Welsh

Cup, Year 11 mounted a challenge for the Ospreys Schools Cup.

After a successful Ospreys cup campaign, Brynteg Year 11 now face the winners of

Bishopston v Llangatwg in a winner takes all Ospreys Cup East v West Final on the 8th of

December.

Good luck to the whole squad.

Year 11 Ospreys Cup 2015/16

Ospreys East - Play offs

Semi Final 1 – Brynteg (W) 19 - St Joseph’s 0

Semi Final 2 – Llangynwyd (W) - Bae Baglan

Ospreys West - Play offs

Semi Final 1 - Bishopston (W) v Gwyr

Semi Final 2 - Llangatwg (W) v Ystalyfera

East Final – Tuesday 24th November – Brynteg (W) v Llangynwyd

West Final – Wednesday 1st December – Bishopston v Llangatwg

Year 11 Ospreys Cup Final

Brynteg v Bishopston/Llangatwg - Tuesday 8th December – The Gnoll (NEATH)

Rank Teams Played Wins Draw Lost Points

1 (Q) Brynteg Yr 11 4 4 0 0 16

2 (Q) Bae Baglan Yr 11 4 2 1 1 9

3 Bryntirion Yr 11 4 1 0 3 6

4 Pencoed Yr 11 4 1 2 1 5

5 Y Dderwen Yr 11 4 0 2 2 3

PE Department News Newyddion yr Adran Addysg Gorfforol

Rugby News—Newyddion Rugbi

YEAR 9

Ospreys East A

Congratulations to Year 9 who progressed to the Welsh Cup knock out stages in January

after a successful qualifying campaign.

As a result of Year 9’s good showing in the group stages, they were also entered into

the Ospreys Cup competition.

Year 9 mounted a good challenge for the Cup but unfortunately lost out in the East

Final to group stage rivals Maesteg CS.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on the final, Brynteg Year 9 gained huge

plaudits for their expansive and exciting style of Rugby.

Onwards and upwards to the pursuit of the Welsh Cup in January.

Year 9 Ospreys Cup 2015/16

Ospreys East – Play offs Semi Final 1 - Maesteg (W) v Porthcawl Semi Final 2 - Brynteg (W) 33 - St Joseph’s 12 Ospreys West – Play offs Semi Final 1 - Gowerton (W) v Olchfa Semi Final 2 - Cwmtawe (W) v Bishopston East Final – Tuesday 17th November – Maesteg 22 – Brynteg 7

Rank Teams Played Wins Draw Lost Points

1 (Q) Maesteg Yr 9 5 5 0 0 20

2 (Q) Brynteg Yr 9 5 4 0 1 17

3 Y Dderwen Yr 9 5 2 1 2 10

4 Bae Baglan Yr 9 5 1 1 3 7

5 Pencoed Yr 9 5 1 2 2 6

6 Bryntirion Yr 9 5 0 0 5 5

PE Department News Newyddion yr Adran Addysg Gorfforol

Rugby News—Newyddion Rugbi

Senior Rugby Update

Match Report : Brynteg 24 – St Johns (Aberdare) 5 Round 1 – WSRU Cup (HOME) Brynteg Seniors progressed to the 2nd round of the Welsh Schools Cup after a dominant display against an abrasive St Johns side. Brynteg were without several key figures, including Captain Fantastic Tom Seldon. Despite the injury list and unavailable players, Brynteg held firm and put in a great performance. The first try came from centre Joe Patterson, who glided through the defence after some superb build up play. Fly half Hywel Phillips added the conversion. Unfortunately Patterson’s centre partner, John Taylor, was injured in the build up to the try and was forced from the field of play to add further to the injury crisis. Top try scorer Tom Lillico was on hand to add Brynteg’s second try after a scorching run down the touchline with Hywel Phillips kicking a fine touchline conversion. Just before half time, scrum half Will Carr darted over from the base of the ruck and galloped in under the posts untouched. Phillips added the extras to take Brynteg to a 21 – 0 half time lead. The conditions deteriorated in the 2nd half and the powerful St Johns pack crashed over from a driving maul to take the score to 21 – 5 with 10 minutes remaining. Brynteg then showed good game management to close the game out. The pressure told on St Johns in the final 2 minutes and Phillips added a penalty to his perfect kicking tally to take the score to 24 – 5. Brynteg now face Llanishen High School in the next round of the cup on the 9th of December. The winner will progress to the quarter final stages and the match report from this key game will be in the next edition of the Brynteg News.

Article by Ben Thomas

Reach for the Sky Mentoring

Mentora Ewch am yr Wybren

Brynteg welcomed ex- Welsh rugby

international Ian Gough to the school on

the 24th November to work with 12 Year

11 boys as part of the ’Reach for the Sky’

programme, which has been launched

across a number of schools in South

Wales.

This is a mentoring scheme being run in

conjunction with Education Staffing Solutions

with the aim of improving the attainment of

boys.

Reach for the Sky Mentoring

Mentora Ewch am yr Wybren

The 12 boys are also involved in the school ‘Infinity’ programme,

which this scheme compliments.

Within the school scheme, pupils are assigned an individual

mentor, who supports them through Year 11.

Ian spent the morning with the boys, discussing their aspirations,

their goals and the ways to achieve these.

Reach for the Sky Mentoring

Mentora Ewch am yr Wybren

The boys were able to ask Ian a range of questions as well as working

with him on activities designed to develop the responsibility they take

for their own learning.

He will meet with them again in January, where they will review their targets

and achievements to date. They will also be taught a range of revision strategies

that will help to prepare them for their forthcoming examinations.

In April, the boys will visit the Millennium Stadium with Ian as part of the final

session.

Article by Mr D Ince, Pictures by Mr G Lewis/Mrs N Dart

Ty Seren News

Newyddion Ty Seren

As part of this year’s Parish of Coity, Nolton and Brackla’s Christmas Tree

Festival, the pupils of Ty Seren decided to make their Christmas Tree out of

used egg boxes — continuing the theme of recycling.

They enjoyed this challenge immensely and their creatively completed tree

is now on display alongside all of the other entries in Nolton Church, where

everyone is welcome to attend.

The Festival concludes on Saturday 5th December with a concert featuring

Pencoed Silver Band, amongst other guests, with proceeds going to the

Motor Neurone Disease Association.

All trees are judged by visitors to the Festival and Madeleine Moon MP and

the winners of the various categories will be announced at the concert.

‘Good luck, Ty Seren, Pob lwc.’

Article and Picture by Ms C Lewis

New Dates Old Dates

First day of the school

year

Thursday 1st September Monday 5th September

Autumn Half Term Monday 24th October –

Friday 28th October

Same

Christmas Holiday Friday 16th December to

Monday 2nd January

(returning on Tuesday 3rd

January 2017)

Same

Spring half term Monday 20th February –

Friday 24th February 2017

Same

Easter holiday Friday 7th April – Monday

24th April 2017

Same

Summer half term Monday 29th May – Fri-

day 2nd June 2017

Same

Final day in school Friday 21st July 2017 Tuesday 25th July 2017

School Term Information

Gwybodaeth am Dymor yr Ysgol

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL TERM DATES.

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE BOOKING HOLIDAYS FOR SUMMER 2016 AS

THE START DAY FOR THE AUTUMN TERM HAS CHANGED AND WE ARE

NOW BACK IN SCHOOL ON THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER NOT

MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER.

The Welsh Government carried out a consultation in September 2013 on the School

Term dates for 2016/17.

The outcome of the consultation is available via the following link:-

http://gov.wales/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/fundingschools/school-

governance/school-term-and-holiday-dates/?lang=en

The Welsh Minister has considered that it is reasonable that the terms dates across

Wales should be the same. Therefore, please find below the amended School Terms

Dates for the academic year 2016/17.

The difference to the school term dates originally published are:-

2016/17 Academic Year

Bank and public holidays 2016/17

Term Term Begins

Mid Term holiday

Term Ends Days

Begins Ends

Autumn Term

2016

Thursday 1

September

2016

Monday 24

October 2016

Friday 28

October 2016

Friday 16

December 2016 72

Spring Term

2017

Tuesday 3

January 2017

Monday 20

February 2017

Friday 24

February 2017

Friday 7

April 2017 64

Summer Term

2017

Monday 24

April 2017

Monday 29

May 2017

Friday 2

June 2017

Friday 21

July 2017 59

Christmas Day 25 December 2016 Easter Monday Monday 17 April 2017

Boxing Day

Holiday 26 December 2016 May Day Holiday Monday 1 May 2017

Bank Holiday 27 December 2016 Spring Bank Holiday Monday 29 May 2017

New Year’s Day

Holiday 1 January 2017

Summer Bank

Holiday Monday 29 August 2017

Good Friday Friday 14 April 2017

School Term Information

Gwybodaeth am Dymor yr Ysgol

Transition News

Newyddion Pontio

On 16th, 17th and 18th November, we welcomed our future Teggies to Brynteg for a taster of some of the work they'll be studying next year in our Performing Arts departments.

Year 6 pupils from Brackla, Penybont, Litchard and Oldcastle Primary schools joined us for the day for lessons in Art, Music, Drama and Dance themed around urban arts.

Pupils had a great time being creative in the Art block using the street artist Banksy as their inspiration for graffiti art.

In Lower School hall with Ms Higman, pupils learnt a street dance routine and then showed off their dancing skills in a group performance at the end of the session.

In Music, pupils created 4-line raps about moving to Brynteg that they then performed to the rest of their group. Examples of a few of the raps can be found below.

With Mrs Beasley in the Drama studio, pupils looked at an urban arts poem and then created ‘freeze frames’ based on the themes in the poem.

Pupils left the day absolutely excited for their next transition event with the maths department and looking forward to visits by our English and Science departments to primary schools in the Summer term.

More information on transition can be found on our website or by contacting Mr Wade at school ca.wade@bryntegcs.bridgend.sch.uk

Urban Arts Transition

Brynteg, Brynteg is so cool,

Even if we don’t have a pool!

Music, Drama and DT,

Mix them all together and you will see,

that Brynteg is the place for me!

Francesca, Gwyneth, Ffion and Grace

Oldcastle Primary School

Coming to Brynteg feeling so shy,

Oh my gosh, I hope I don’t cry!

I am sure it will be really cool,

In our new comprehensive school!

Matas, Morgan, Nathan

Penybont Primary School

Santa Appeal 2015

Apel Sion Corn 2015

A number of forms started their Santa

Appeal 2015 in great style last Friday,

and activities continue to run during and

after school throughout the weeks

leading up to Christmas.

Form 8G held a table-top sale in the

Language Block where pupils could buy

CDs, DVDs, clothes, books, games and

delicious refreshments.

They also held ‘Guess the Clown’s Name’

and ‘Guess the Amount of Sweets in the

Box’ competitions.

8E utilised their creative skills and

pampered pupils and staff alike by

holding ‘Nail Painting’ sessions in the

Art Block during lunchtime.

There was also a very colourful

‘Ceramic Masks and Pots’ sale, which

most definitely brightened up

a cloudy day.

Santa Appeal 2015

Apel Sion Corn 2015

The pupils of 7S sold

retro-style bags of sweets

from their stall outside of

the Lower School Library

and didn’t have to wait long

for their stock to sell-out.

7S also showed off their culinary

skills and held a ‘Cake Bake’ sale

outside Room 17 —not many pupils

passed the fantastic cakes on offer

without being tempted to buy one.

8R guessed the mood of the weather

perfectly with a ‘Hot Chocolate and

Cookie’ sale outside Room 7 —they

certainly didn’t hold back on the

cream and marshmallows either!!

Santa Appeal 2015

Apel Sion Corn 2015

A closed bid auction allowing a lucky

someone the chance to win this

beautiful piece of art made by the

mother of Megan Thomas of 8T was

held on Friday, with all proceeds

going towards the Santa Appeal.

A very generous offer and much

appreciated.

Brynteg pupils from 9E had a

successful evening bag packing

in Sainsburys in aid of our

School Santa Appeal!

Adorned in tinsel and Santa

hats, they sang Carols in the

foyer and packed bags for

customers!

A massive thank you to

parents for your support as

always!

Mrs Beesley

Form tutor

Santa Appeal 2015

Apel Sion Corn 2015

Santa Appeal 2015

Apel Sion Corn 2015

Cakes Sales proved a popular

method of enticing passing

pupils and staff to part with

their money.

9G showed off their wares

outside Room 306 in the

Mathematics Block.

Not to be outdone, the pupils

of 9N also raised money from

their baking skills with an

equally delicious display.

Each month as a school we have a specific literacy focus to improve literacy skills and

help pupils gain a better understanding of different grammatical points.

You can help to reinforce each literacy focus at home by:

testing your child on the definition of each literacy skill or grammar point.

asking your child to give you examples of sentences where they would use a

particular literacy skill / grammar point.

asking your child to give you examples of lessons where they have used each

literacy skill / grammar point.

Year 8—Clauses

A clause is a group of words that contains one complete verb.

A simple sentence has just one clause.

For example: The dog barked.

A multiple sentence can have more than one clause .

For example: The dog barked when I came into the room.

Year 7—Possessive Apostrophes

A possessive apostrophe is an apostrophe that shows who or what has or owns

something. The apostrophe is placed after the name of the owner.

For example: My brother’s shirt is red.

If a noun is plural (that means there is more than one – such as ‘boys’), then the

apostrophe goes on the outside of the ‘s’.

For example:

The boy's shoes - this means that the shoes belonged to one boy.

The boys' shoes - this means that the shoes belonged to more than one boy.

Literacy Focus for December

Ffocws Llythrennedd ar gyfer Mis Rhagfyr

Numeracy

Try these maths riddles:

1. How can you add 8s to get 1000?

2. Two fathers, two sons.

Two fathers and two sons sat down to eat eggs for breakfast.

They ate exactly 3 eggs, each person had an egg.

Explain why there were only three eggs eaten.

(Answers at the end of the Bulletin)

Numeracy Focus for December

Ffocws Rhifedd ar gyfer Mis Rhagfyr

Year 9—Sentences and Paragraphs

A simple sentence has one main idea / clause and must contain a noun and a verb.

For example: I play tennis.

A compound sentence contains two main ideas / clauses where each clause can stand

alone on its own. These two ideas / clauses are usually joined by a connective

(and/or/but etc.).

For example: I play tennis and I also play rugby.

A complex sentence has at least two main clauses. The main clause can stand alone

as a simple sentence but the other clause (subordinate clause) would not really make

sense if it stood alone as a simple sentence.

For example: I play tennis because it's interesting.

Literacy Focus for December

Ffocws Llythrennedd ar gyfer Mis Rhagfyr

Information provided by Mr C Wade

Massage in Schools Programme (MISP)

The MISP is an easy, accessible, & effective tool for improving children’s quality of life in

school.

The basic routine consists of a series of simple movements that evoke images, thereby

engaging the child’s natural faculty of imagination. All children are taught the same basic

routine, and they do their movements over clothes on each other’s back, arms & head.

When the child brings the MISP home, the parents begin to understand its value, both for

their child and for themselves.

MISP is a practical tool for use against bullying

A positive action which helps to calm children down

A tool to focus on homework

Sleeping better at night

An activity which the child and parent share together

An improvement in sibling relationships

Every child will be asked permission from another child before massage takes place. Every

child has the right to say ‘NO’ to ‘MISP’. Consent forms will be handed out before MISP will

take place.

Below are the names of the strokes in the ‘Massage in Schools Programme’ routine:

Firstly, ask permission

Eyeglasses - Shoulder blades

Cat grip – Neck & forehead

Baker - Shoulders

Scooping – Shoulder muscle

Forehead stroke

Hairdresser - Head

Slide – Head & neck

Climbing down a rope – Lower arm

Bunny hops - Palm

Hearts - Back

Butterfly - Back

Bear-walk - Back

Ice –skating - Back

Brushing the horse - Back

Brushing off the snow – Head & shoulders

Say “Thank you”

Health and Wellbeing News

Newyddion Iechyd a Lles

A Voice for the Child

“Children are not the people of tomorrow,

but people today. They are entitled to be

taken seriously. They have the right to be

treated with tenderness and respect, as

equals. They should be allowed to grow

into whoever they were meant to be – the

unknown person inside each of them is

the hope for the future.”

By Januz Korczak author of

“A Voice for the Child”.

Any further information please feel free to

contact Mrs. J Jones

Pupil Health & Wellbeing Officer & MISP

Instructor, Brynteg School.

‘Mindfulness’ is an ancient Eastern practice which is very

relevant for our lives today and is a very simple concept.

‘Mindfulness’ means paying attention in a particular way:

on purpose, in the present moment and non–judgmental.

‘Mindfulness’ does not conflict with any beliefs or traditions,

whether religious, cultural or scientific.

It is a simple and practical way to notice thoughts, physical sensations, sights,

sounds, smells and anything we might not normally notice.

‘Mindfulness’ for young people is easy to carry out, fits into a wide range of

contexts, is enjoyed by both students and teachers and does no harm.

‘Mindfulness’ can improve the mental, emotional, social and physical Health

and Wellbeing of young people. It reduces stress, anxiety, bad behavior,

can improve sleep and self-esteem, promotes calmness and

self-awareness.

Mindfulness can help young people pay greater attention, be more focused,

think in more innovative ways, use existing knowledge more effectively,

improve working memory, enhance planning, problem solving and

reasoning skills.

Studies also show that adolescents who are mindful, either through their

character or through their learning, tend to experience greater

wellbeing and popularity, more positive emotions, and have less

anxieties.

Katherine Weare 2012 University of Exeter (.b The Mindfulness in Schools

Project)

Once again, children and young people have the right to say ‘NO’. They will be

asked to participate or they are able to participate voluntarily. The sessions

will be run on a Tuesday, second lesson in Lower Library every three weeks.

Any further questions please contact Jen Jones, Pupil Health & Wellbeing

Officer on 641800 ex 200

Health and Wellbeing News

Newyddion Iechyd a Lles

Mindfulness in Schools

Brynteg’s Annual Christmas

Carol Concert

The Christmas Carol Concert will take place on

Tuesday 15th December

at St Mary’s Church, Nolton, Bridgend.

The service will start at 7.00pm and entry is free with a collection

for charity during the concert.

This is a lovely service so please don’t forget to put it in your

diaries.

All are welcome.

Last Day of Term School Times

As in previous years and on Police advice, the

school will close to pupils at 1.30pm.

This is because December 18th is ‘Black

Friday’ and it is recommended pupils should

be safely home before the annual closedown

for Christmas.

Brynteg Message Board

Bwrdd Negeseuon Brynteg

Year 7 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 8 December 2015

3:45pm until 6:45pm

Appointments at various locations

around Brynteg Lower School—please

see the schedule on entering foyer

Please would parents and carers ensure that, if your child is

required to carry an Epipen or Asthma Inhaler, they have this on

them when coming to school each day.

Any delays in administering these treatments during the school

day if required could have obvious potential health consequences

for your child.

You are more than welcome to send in spare Epipens or Inhalers,

which would be held by the school and only be used specifically

by or for your child when required.

Medical News

Newyddion Meddygol

Brynteg Message Board

Bwrdd Negeseuon Brynteg

Brynteg Homework Club

Years 7, 8 and 9 pupils are invited to join Brynteg

Homework Club in the Lower School Library after

school each Tuesday and Thursday. You will have

access to all of the usual facilities within the Library,

including refreshments . The Librarian will be on hand

to assist with any queries you may have.

We have on offer :-

Sixteen I-pads with internet access

6 PC’s and a printer

Thousands of Factual and Fiction books

Magazines, Newspapers and Periodicals

Every Tuesday & Thursday

3.20—5pm

Spare Uniforms Appeal

If you have any unwanted or spare items of Brynteg School uniform around

the house and want to get rid of them, you could always send them in to us.

We try to maintain a ’pool’ or ’bank’ of various items of uniform such as

blouses, skirts, shirts, trousers and PE kit, which come in very handy if

accidents happen. We all know that tears, splits or rips are just a lunchtime

away and these spares certainly do save some blushes !!

Trash by Andy Mulligan

Raphael is a dumpsite boy. He spends his days wading

through mountains of steaming trash, sifting it, sorting it,

breathing it, sleeping next to it.

Then one unlucky-lucky day, Raphael's world turns upside

down. A small leather bag falls into his hands. It's a bag of

clues. It's a bag of hope. It's a bag that will change

everything.

Soon Raphael and his friends Gardo and Rat are running

for their lives. Wanted by the police, it takes all their

quick-thinking, fast-talking to stay ahead.

As the net tightens, they uncover a dead man's mission to

put right a terrible wrong. It's three street-boys against the

world...

This book falls in the Adventure genre.

Do not be shy, BRAG about your

Reading!

Recommended by

Mr G Lewis - Librarian

Answer - Numeracy Challenge

1) 888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1,000

2) One of the 'fathers' is also a grandfather.

Therefore the other father is both a son and a father to the

grandson.

In other words, the one father is both a son and a father.

Thought of the Week

Meddyliad yr Wythnos

‘We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough’

Theme - Determination

Book of the Fortnight Llyfr Y Pythefnos