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Charlie Moore 8RM
So this year you were the first
to achieve 50 achievement
points and the first to achieve
100. How hard has this been
for you?
It has been challenging but
easy at the same time. I've been trying to work
very hard to get all the achievement points I can.
Were you surprised to learn you were the first? If so
why?
I was actually quite surprised to be the first to get
50 and then be the first to get 100. Because last
year I was quite bad and used to get, into trouble
a lot.
Who did you think your biggest competition would
be and why?
I thought my biggest competition was going to be
Brandon Hughes from 8SM, as he got 100 achieve-
ment points first and 150 first.
What advice can you offer to students who are
looking to hit the 100?
Be good in and around school. Because if you
work hard you can achieve a lot.
This term, Miss Callaghan and her photography club
have been working hard to produce a calendar to
sell to the students and their families.
We came up with an idea for each class to represent
a different subject that we study at school. For exam-
ple, 8WW represented History, while 8SM depicted
Design and Technology.
We all took the photographs with Mr Kerry’s profes-
sional camera, who kindly let us borrow it.
Each class and subject represent a different month,
eg. 8WW is on the month of October and 8SM on Au-
gust.
Nearly every student (and teacher) in the school was
involved in the calendar, and there are quotes for
each month from the teachers.
A lot of time was put into the production of our cal-
endar…a lot of time spent making props and finding
awesome poses! Photographing a whole class of stu-
dents was definitely an interesting experience for all
of us. Calendars are on sale in reception for £5
each. All the money raised is going to charity.
By Neha Aurora and Megan Mackintosh
Welcome back to the RFSS Newsletter!
This first term has been very eventful with
lots of activities that RFSS has done. We
are excited to show you our December
edition of the newsletter with, of course,
the lead up to Christmas. We hope you
all have a Merry Christmas and a happy
holidays leading into the new year when
we will be back for 2018!
The holidays are a chance for all of the
students at RFSS, to have a break from
learning and spend time with their fami-
ly. We hope that you have a very won-
derful and relaxing holiday and come
back in the new year, to carry on our
journey to make RFSS to best school in
Rugby!!
This week, Mrs Hudson put together a Christmas
concert for all the parents and the students from
Rokeby Primary School down the road. It consist-
ed of a range of acts from drama, orchestra,
choir, solos, ensembles, drumming. By the end of
the concert lots of instruments were played:
electric guitar, electric bass, drums, piano,
keyboard, xylophone, guitar, clarinet, flute,
violin, and vocals.
All the students involved had been prac-
tising all week and parts of the school days
to make it the best it could be. There were
many performances from Year 7 and 8’s
showing again how talented both years
are.
To open the evening, the orchestra played
Radioactive and Santa Claus is coming to
town. After that, three groups from Year 7
performed their African drumming curricu-
lum work. Following that were many inspira-
tional pieces from many other very talented stu-
dents including a beautiful piece called Nuvole
Bianche by Liam Tutcher.
It was a wonderful night and yet another oppor-
tunity to see what Rugby Free Secondary School
is really made of.
By Peyton Fincher and Megan Mackintosh
RFSS Orchestra playing Radioactive and San-
ta Claus is coming to town.
Year 7 drumming compositions including
groups from 7TM and 7RH.
Liam Tutcher, piano solo, playing Nuvole
Bianche.
String Ensemble playing Guadette.
RFSS singers with Seasons of Love and Skyfall.
Students from 7RB playing Rivers of Babylon.
Woodwind ensemble playing Memory and
Come Summer.
Year 7 and 8 performance of Don’t Stop Me
Now.
Year groups playing their Dorian compositions
including groups from 8WW, 8EH, 8SM.
Taylor Adams and RFSS sings performing The
Christmas Song.
Drama group performing Little Match Maker.
RFSS Choir singing Somebody to you and
Somewhere only we know.
On Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th of December 2017
the students of Rugby Free Secondary School didn’t
come to school as a result of the snow being too
dangerous for the students.
It was good news for the students as they had two
days full of fun in the snow and curling up and
watching a film.
On Monday, I went sledging and had a snowball
fight with my friends and family. I was so cold by the
end of it!
I had the opposite kind of day on the Tuesday. I
curled up on the couch in my pyjamas with a hot
chocolate and watched Netflix all day.
We interviewed 6 students (three from year 8 and an-
other three from year 7) to find out what they were
doing for two days..
The year 7 students we interviewed were: Erika in 7RB,
Esme in 7TM and Ashley in 7GS.
We asked what did they do and we got these an-
swers: Playing in the snow, sledging, built snowmen,
celebrated Mum’s birthday, sat inside and watched
movies.
We asked if they did homework and most of them
said no they didn’t.
The year 8 students we asked were: Oscar in 8SM,
Taylor in 8EH, Anzar in 8RM and James in 8RB.
Oscar: ‘I went to Spain and I studied, I couldn’t play
in the snow because there wasn’t any in Spain.’
Taylor: ‘I was sick so I just slept and watched Netflix, I
also did some homework.’
Anzar: ‘I played on my PlayStation and went to Lon-
don, I also played in the snow. I would’ve done
homework but I didn’t get any.’
James: ‘I helped my family and played board games
with my sister. I also built a snowman with my sister, I
also did homework. My favourite part of the snow
days was that I got to connect with my family and I
wasn’t on my phone all day because the Wi-Fi was
down.’
Seems like snow day was a success.
By Ava Kempson in 8WW
A few people were chosen to go
to a STEMM Week trip, they went
to a cinema to watch a movie
called Hidden Figures. Hidden Fig-
ures is a 2016 American biograph-
ical drama film, based on the non-
fiction book of the same name by
Margot Lee Shetterly about Afri-
can American female mathemati-
cians who worked at the National
Aeronautics and Space Admin-
istration (NASA) during the Space
Race.
It let us see how society has
changed through the years and
how people’s opinions have
changed; even in the past 50
years. The book takes place from
the 1930s through the 1960s when
women were still viewed as less im-
portant than men. The biograph-
ical text follows the lives of
“Human Computers” such as Kath-
erine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan,
and Mary Jackson. Also Christine
Darden, who was the first African-
American woman to be promoted
into the Senior Executive Service
for her work in researching super-
sonic flight and sonic booms.
These days we tend to forget the
struggles our ancestors have gone
through, we take things for grant-
ed. So this trip let us appreciate
the fact that we have a lot of op-
portunities in life and our educa-
tion.
By Julia Ignaczewska
This term RFSS headed to
the Space Centre in
Leicester for a chance to
hear renowned author
Phillip Reeve talk, and to
have a chance to explore
the Space Centre itself.
When we arrived we
made our way to the shut-
tle room where Philp
Reeve talked to us about
his ideas for his books and
answered many questions.
The talk was amazing as
he spoke to us about how
to create our book and
how to keep it interesting.
After the talk Mr Ross told
us to get into groups and
go explore the space cen-
tre. In the space centre
there was many exiting
things such as a recreation
of what it would be like if
you where on a space
craft launching out of the
atmosphere. Also we saw
the what the old space
suit and the modern ones.
There was also a space
shuttle (made by the
U.S.A) and a full space
craft in pristine condition.
There was so many things
we didn’t have time to get
to see all of it. One the
way out many of us
stopped off at the gift
shop and picked up some
keyrings, posters and rub-
bers. Sadly the time came
to an end and we had to
board the coach to go
back to school where our
parents would pick us up.
By Stephen O’Neill
This school has possibly
the best food that you
can buy at break and
lunch, so when I was
asked to write about the
Christmas dinner I was
excited. Last year we
had three super long ta-
bles stretching the whole
hall, kind of reminded me
of the great hall in Harry
Potter. Then the food.
The food here is the best,
it is scrumptious and deli-
cious and any other -ious
I can think of.
I have seen many films in
my life about high school
and how the food in the
school is sludgy mush
and looks like, well some
very disgusting things.
As of actually writing this I
haven’t had the Christ-
mas food in 2017 but I
know for a fact that it is
going to be amazing!
The Christmas spirit is
found in that hall. To all
reading who may be
wondering about the
food, to sum it up, it’s
amazing.
Tim 8WW
This term a few people
got chosen to go on a
Twickenham trip. We
left at 9:15 and
stopped at 10:30 for
the services. We finally got there around 12:00.
When we got there we had to go through security,
after that we went around outside the stadium, the
stadium was huge and the food was really expen-
sive. When we got in we sat in our seats and
watched the rugby people train. At 3:00 the rugby
match started. At half time people went to get some
stuff to eat, the hotdogs were huge like every other
food item.
When the match started there were a few more
tries. England won in the end but we had to leave in
the just before the end so we would be on time to
get back home. We got back to school at around
7:00pm and then we went home.
On the 31st of October
(Halloween) willing stu-
dents from year 8 went
on a trip to the parlia-
ment of the United King-
dom for the day. In total
there was… students.
There was a 2-hour
coach trip there and
back that was full of in-
quisitive conversations.
When we had arrived at
Westminster, we were
lead straight into the
hall between the two
court rooms. The house
of lords (red) and the
house of lords (green).
After a quick tour round
and show of the archi-
tecture, we were guid-
ed to the house of lords.
We sat above the mem-
bers and observed over
a political debate
about gambling. We
saw Jeremy Corbin.
After a few minutes, the
tour guide showed us
around some more and
we learnt very much
about the rules and
laws of parliament like
that king Charles I was
executed of treason be-
cause he went into par-
liament more than
once.
Asthe day went on, it
was time to go home.
By then everyone was
tired out and falling
asleep on the bus.
By Olivia Brimley
On 31st October this year, some of the students
in our school went on an education trip to the
Houses of Parliament. In this article, we are inter-
viewing a few students, writing about the two
houses and describing our workshop with the
Rugby MP, Mark Pawsey. Unfortunately, one
group couldn’t enter the House of Lords be-
cause a serious debate was happening.
The Houses
In the Houses of Parliament, there are 3 different
houses: The House of Commons, The House of
Lords and The Monarchy. The House of Com-
mons consist of MP’s from local areas, the ruler
of the country cannot go in any of the houses.
Interviews
We will be interviewing 3 students about their
time on the parliament trip. The students are:
Krina Chudasama, Bailo Darame, Kacper Cho-
jnowski.
Did you have fun on the trip?
Yes because we were Live on television in the
gallery of the House of Commons and we got
to watch a debate about online gambling - Kri-
na
A little bit of fun because some of it was funny.
For example, we were playing games outside
and there was a guy doing press-ups outside
the entrance and was caught on live TV. -
Kacper
What was your favourite part of the trip?
My favourite part was when we sat in the gal-
lery for the debate – Krina
My favourite part was also sitting in the gallery
because it was fun watching the debate. –
Bailo
I liked exploring the Houses and doing the work-
shop. I liked it because it gave us useful infor-
mation. - Kacper
Did you learn anything you didn’t know before?
If so what did you learn?
I learned about what they debated about and
that was fun because I like finding things out. –
Krina
Yes, I learned about how the Members of Parlia-
ment debate. – Bailo
I learned about the history of Prime Ministers
and I watched a video about the Suffragettes.
– Kacper
I enjoyed the trip because we learned lots. My
favourite part of the trip was when Mark Pawsey
came in and answered our questions. I learned
about the contents of the Parliament and what
goes on inside it – Vicky
I enjoyed the trip to parliament because I really
like politics and I haven’t really been to London
that much. I liked listening to the debate from
the big gallery which was my favourite bit. I did-
n’t learn much because I already know quite a
bit about politics already. - Charlotte
By Sophie Lucas, Abigail Allen, Charlotte Sand-
ers and Adelaide Crick-Hughes.
Last week the year sevens had their first Christmas disco, so we decided to in-
terview some year sevens on what they thought about it.
What was the disco like?
Harriet and Claudia, from TM, said that the disco was very fun because they
enjoyed dancing and being with their friends, they also liked the lively and
weird dancing all the year 7s decided to do.
What was your favourite song played?
The TM girls said they didn’t have a favourite song because they enjoyed them
all as they knew them all and they were relatively new songs.
Who was the best dancer in year seven?
Harriet and Claudia said The best dancer was voted Henrique in 7TM while Ellie
L said that Ellie h from 7GS was the best.
Who did you hang out with at the disco?
All 4 of the girls said that they just hung out with the people from their form and
some other people in their year.
Did you enjoy the disco?
Ellie L and Aimee, from GS, said Yes, because they got to hang around with their friends and do whatever they want which made it better then it already was.
What was your favourite part of the evening?
Ellie L enjoyed the funny dancing because she likes dancing like a jellyfish. Aimee said she was happy to take her heels off because her feet were hurting from dancing.
Would you go to the disco next year if RFSS did one?
They all said that they would both go again because they would like to dance “very weirdly again” and hang out with their friends in a different way then nor-mal.
By Erin Morgan and Tineisha Irwin
Students have experienced engaging fun practices
that have allowed them to explore science. Year 7
have been learning about acids and alkalis neutrali-
sation, how to be a good scientist gaining their Bun-
sen burner licence. In Biology they have been intro-
duced to a microscope, while in Physics they have
been exploring the universe.
Next term Year 7 will be studding, reproduction biolo-
gy, in chemistry partial theory, physics, electric cir-
cuits.
Year 8 have been learning about the digestive sys-
tem, respiratory system, eye dissection and lung in Bi-
ology while in Chemistry they have been learning
about Mendeleev and alkali metals, gas tests, metals
with water and acid.
Next term year 8 will be learning about biology unicel-
lular vs multicellular organisms, chemistry rocks and
physics energy transfer and electricity.
Science Bob is a website that allows to do home
practicals. For a lava lamp all you need is a plastic
bottle, water, vegetable oil and a alka saltzer tablet.
Science club has started on Thursday and first week
back they will be making slime.
Science ambassadors have been elected and meet-
ings to be held in the next half term.
This term in music we have been
learning a variety of skills, from
listening, to writing and compos-
ing our own piece. This term we
were looking closely at the Dori-
an piece, what is it you may ask,
it is a piece of musical notes
playing simultaneously making a
tune.
We were all in groups, in our
group there was Mia, Ellie, Millie,
Julia and I we all worked togeth-
er to make our piece, we then
had to perform it into in front of
the class, as part of our grades.
In our piece we had to impro-
vise, my favourite piece was by
Abigail’s group, they showed
leader ship and confidence
while playing it.
Further on into the term we
looked at how to create and
compose our own piece of mu-
sic. Towards the end of the term
we had a choice, to go on key-
board and learn some of our fa-
vourite songs.
By Izzy and Julia and Mia
Mr Hambidge
What is your job here
at RFSS?
I am a teaching as-
sistant for the year
sevens and eights
here at RFSS.
What brought you to
this school?
To develop my
knowledge becom-
ing a Level 3 Teach-
ing Assistant as I
completed my Level
2 last year at Bilton
Junior School.
Do you like it here at RFSS?
Yes I do because the students are great and I feel
they have a lot more respect for me and I also get
on with every staff member and we can all have a
laugh with staff and students.
What college did you go to?
Rugby College for 1 year studying Level 3 Sport
What is your favourite colour?
Blue because I support Everton is that a good
enough reason J
What is your favourite memory?
My favourite memory is when I won the league
with my cycling team and when I also completed
my
Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
#HappyDays :D
What is your favourite food?
Definitely homemade pizza as I really enjoy making
it with my family!
If you could ask one question to the next person
interviewed what would it be?
What is the best holiday you’ve ever been on?
Liam Tutcher 7RB
How did you feel about coming to Rugby Free Sec-
ondary School?
I was really excited about coming to secondary
school.
What primary school did you go to?
I went to Badby primary school
Have you made new friends?
Yes I’m friends with Parka, Arbra, Isaac and many
more
Do you like it here?
Because the year 8s help the year 7s out
What do you want to be when you’re older?
I would like to be either a photographer or a PE
teacher.
What one question would you ask the next student to
be interviewed?
Do you feel welcomed in this school
What subject do you like the most?
My favourite subject is pe I find it really fun.
Do you speak another language?
No but we are learn-
ing Spanish in school
What is your favourite
colour?
My favourite colour is
blue.
What is your least fa-
vourite food?
I don’t like Bananas.
Between the last two
terms a group of girls
have been chosen to
play in the indoor
league school netball.
It was enjoyable be-
cause the games
were fast and fun and
won all games but
one against rugby
high. After school on
a Tuesday every week
a after school netball
club would be set up
to help us practise,
Miss Probert gave us
many handy tips in
what to do in difficult
situations during the a
game.
The first game we
played was Harris on
17th October where
we won thanks to Ana
and Maya’s amazing
shooting, the score
was 15-2. The games
we played in be-
tween the first and
last game were Ash-
lawn, Avon Valley,
Rugby high and last
Bilton. Our last game,
Bilton, we won with a
shocking score of 27-5
we found that it was
our best game
throughout the terms.
Miss Probert and Mr
Clancy were very
proud of all of us and
congratulated us on
coming second on
the table.
By Ellie Hill and Amelie
Searle
Interview with MAX HART
What is Friday football like?
It is very exciting to play
with my friends but it can
become very competitive
which I enjoy.
Friday football is very fun
and very competitive.
What is your favourite part
about Friday football?
The teams are often fair
and everyone obeys the
rules
Who is in your team?
On our team there is 4 peo-
ple Max Hart, Nuno Bo-
tas ,Reece Cocks and Josh
Jackson.
How long have you been
playing football for?
I have been playing foot-
ball for over 3 years.
What is your team name?
My team name is Baywatch
FC
Do you play football out of
school?
Yes I play football out of
school.
What is the position you
play?
Centre midfield, however
when I play for school I play
up front. I play p front so I
can score more goals to
help the team.
Would you do anything to
change it?
I would change it by sepa-
rating it so you have a year
7 side and then the next
day year 8 go.
By Josh Kelly amd Tom Rid-
ley and Ethan Kestila
Rugby is a fun, tactical and exiting sport and is no dif-
ferent at RFSS. The RFSS team is friendly and is a place
to play rugby. You get to make lots of new friends
and get to know the other students at RFSS, we get to
play in different teams and play fun games.
We compete against other schools like Ashlawn and
Bilton so if you would like to join the Rugby team talk
to Mr Clancy or Miss Probert the P.E. teachers.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced player, or
completely new to the sport, you can join the team
for free. If you don’t know the rules it’s ok because we
can teach you the rules before you know it.
By Liam Tutcher, Parka Roderick and Isaac Lancett