The British School of Geneva Yearbook 2013- 2014 by The Brtish School of Geneva

The British School of Geneva 2013 - 2014

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contents Welcome School Uniform School Events Trips and Outings Student Work Primary School KS1 Students KS2 Students KS3 Students KS4 Students A-level Students Teachers and Staff

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Welcome

Welcome It gives me immense pleasure to bring you this second BSG Yearbook. This book is a reflection of what has been a very busy year at BSG, both in terms of academics and extra-curricular activities. The significant growth in our primary and secondary sections is exemplified through the many activities across the school: outstanding plays by the Primary and Secondary students; ski trips; trips to Berlin and London; visits to museums, cinemas and the theatre; the list goes on. You will find photographs of these events and more in the following pages. The book also has some wonderful examples of our students’ creativity – both in writing and in the arts. I hope it will give you many hours of pleasurable perusing, not only now but in years to come! This book would not have been possible without Mrs Prior, who in her usual meticulous fashion, has worked incredibly hard in putting this together. Thanks are also due to all the students and staff members who have contributed to a fun-filled, colourful presentation. Wishing you many hours of enjoyable reading! Mrs Sundaram Principal

School Uniform

No Student Should Have To Wear School Uniform. Ever.

Visualise a world where you wake up early every morning. You put on the same clothes you wore yesterday, and the day before yesterday, and the day before that. As you reach school, you open the main door only to see hundreds of students, every single one dressed identically to you. This is a routine for you. It feels just like yesterday, and last Monday, and it will feel the same in three months time. Disastrous huh? Brace yourself for a journey into my world. School uniforms. In the history of epic calamities, one cannot escape the might of this contentious subject. Schools and other educational institutions all over the world have implemented these wretched creations of oppression. I have spent many a morning scrambling for my cardigan, trousers and shirt, sternly clenching my fists while fighting the urge to express my contempt by punching the wall. 10

School uniforms mostly limit free-thinking, creativity and imagination. In general, children are born with a certain “upbeat” attitude. Taking this away from them turns them into creatures similar to fascist zombies in my opinion. Without said “upbeat” attitude, students would not be capable of learning effectively. This would also lead a lot of students to perform poorly in subjects such as English and Performing Arts, where creativity and imagination is required. Additionally, if we all learn to be the “same” we will find it difficult to accept differences in the real world. We would never face the challenge of compromise because others have always accepted us for who we are…in uniforms! Secondly, school uniform sends a false message to the youth. Students are taught that in order to get along, everyone must conform to equivalent standards.

Do not get me wrong: I am not promoting anarchy and rebellious attitudes, but the world only functions because certain people are mavericks; they “break the rules” (not the law). In other words, one of the good qualities of humankind is originality: no two people are the same. Why are schools forcing students to wear uniform? To me, it seems like school uniforms act as shackles, chaining pupils to their schools. Furthermore, some students would not develop and mature to their full potential. After these students graduate, they would struggle to carry out simple tasks like organising their life for university, for work…for life. By forcing children to wear school uniform, you are not teaching them how to be independent or how to be responsible. Can you imagine if this happened to one of the leaders of tomorrow?

In 1998, the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Sociology conducted a statistical study on this subject matter[1]. For this particular experiment, 10 th graders, who studied in schools with uniforms, were observed. The findings showed that uniforms had no direct influence on “substance abuse, attendance or problems related to behaviour and attitude.”[2] One of the main reasons given for school uniforms is that they promote professionalism and act against vulgar dressing from today’s youth. However, this study shows that uniforms will not stop teenagers from being vandals. It is obvious that one study does not prove a generalisation, but it definitely brings into question some of the assumptions and postulations used by those who support school uniform. It is important to know that the youth (especially in today’s world) will always find means for expressing themselves. If they are not allowed harmless methods (i.e. wearing their own clothes, having make up and jewellery), who knows what other methods may be employed? Being forced to wear uniforms, some students may decide to express their own individuality and eccentricity through different means such as tattoos, piercings and other forms of body modification, which in turn are much more laborious to regulate. This might even lead to the “cooler” children influencing the vulnerable and innocent children into partaking in inappropriate activities. Schools should teach students to operate independently and self-sufficiently. Instead, you end up with children who aimlessly follow whatever they are told without

any personal thought. Another important factor is exclusion and perhaps bullying. Uniforms single out students as being from that one school. This can lead to problems in two different situations. There might be a vulnerable student from the school with uniform, and he is an easy target for bullies from another school simply because he is different. On the other hand, you can have bullies from the school with uniform who deliberately attack and exclude students from another school that does not have uniform, simply because they are “atypical”. This acts as a form of discrimination in my opinion. In a dangerous situation, for example a bomb scare or earthquake, it might prove very difficult to find specific children when they are all dressed similarly to each other. It would prove just as hard to find a needle in a haystack. However, do not be alarmed, for wherever your child is, they are looking snazzily voguish. Hah! The irony. Schools (especially those that claim to be international) are primarily places for education that are also used as areas where diversity and culture are celebrated. Certain “international” schools also have a uniform policy. If one takes the time to think, there is some kind of contradiction going on here. Think of the word “uniformity”. This is a term used to describe the state or quality of being uniform, therefore an overall sameness and homogeneity. I bestow this question upon you: how can a school, that claims it is international, celebrate culture and diversity, when all the students are dressed the same, rendering them in a state of “overall

sameness”? These students that wear uniform are robot-like if you ask me. Furthermore, a number of schools claim that they enforce uniforms because they create a better learning environment for pupils, by decreasing distractions. From personal experience, I can honestly say that children and teenagers are extremely proficient in “the art of finding ways to waste time”. Think of it as the Lernaean Hydra; by taking away one distraction, students will find at least two others. School uniforms are not always practical and comfortable in daily life (I tell you from personal experience). In some schools in the United Kingdom, girls have to wear dresses or skirts, which might be uncomfortable for those who prefer trousers. The following is a situation I can relate to personally. My school has a uniform, and expects students to wear “smart” black shoes to go with their uniform. I enjoy a good game of football every once in a while so naturally, I play during break times. The problem is that my shoes are definitely not made for any sporting activity and as a result, they get damaged easily. The school encourages students to bring an alternative pair of shoes for any outdoor activity. However, putting them on and taking them off is time consuming. Therefore, there are cases of students who miss a substantial part of their short breaks, or who arrive late for class. In independent schools, uniforms appear even more impractical. This is because children have to wear blazers and maybe tailcoats. 11

Sometimes, you will find children wearing laced shoes, pressed trousers, a shirt, a tie… and that’s just the girls! Finally, there is religion. If there are religious children within the student body (which there most certainly will be), these children should be allowed to wear clothing that expresses whichever religion they are part of (without offending anyone of course). School uniforms often restrict this. Many families consider religious beliefs tremendously valuable. This allows families to have very structured and meaningful life, ergo inspiring them to do their best in order to behave compassionately especially in social situations such as school. Some religions (i.e. Islam and Hinduism) take pride and value in wearing symbols that demonstrate their faith, such as turbans and bracelets amongst others. These symbols contradict the principle of uniforms and students are asked to not wear them. This may be considered as an attack towards the religion even if it is not. For the most vulnerable students, this may lead them

to think that both their religion and school are mutually exclusive and perhaps, that schools are discriminating institutions. For example, Muslim girls are usually asked to wear clothing that covers most of their body (i.e. Niqab and Hijab). A school skirt may not be long enough for the Muslim girl, ergo entering in conflict with her beliefs. In essence, PLEASE don’t force students to wear school uniforms. It strips them of their individuality, sucks away their creativity, prevents them from maturing properly and leads to a number of other hindrances. Furthermore, they are just tedious and dull. This “cult” of uniforms is a grotesque piece of chicanery. In the final analysis, could it be that uniforms are simply causing more problems rather than improving school environments? Ban school uniforms and give students a choice! [1] http://712educators.about.com/cs/schoolviolence/a/uniforms.htm Glenn Bucagu, Year 10

School Uniform: Dress For Success But Not To Impress

DO YOU ever stop and think for a moment just what might be best for your kids…for their wellbeing…for their future? Many people haven’t yet pondered all the extravagant things that enforced school uniform have to offer. At least not until they read this. Imagine the following situation: In a small school just outside the city, a young boy comes back from his lunch break. He is wearing a ragged patched-up stained sweater, old grey tired sweatpants with multiple holes in them, full of filthy, sordid mud and food stains. He quietly advances towards his locker. Suddenly he notices five figures quietly heading towards him. The five older students begin tormenting and tantalizing the poor juvenile about his choice of repugnant clothing. Oblivious and unmindful teachers walk by without as little as a glance at the horrid situation. The young boy begins to sob. He cries a riv-

er, with ragged currents streaming down his cheeks onto the filthy wilted collar of his shirt. At last, the bell rings for lessons to resume. Society in general is based around materialistic beliefs and values. This causes money and power to become an issue in daily life even from a young age. Therefore, judgements made on students’ appearances and styles become a main cause of bullying and exclusion. As seen in multiple real life scenarios, notably Amanda Todd (the Canadian teenager that committed suicide due to bullying), intimidation and bullying can make a student’s life unbearable. Being malevolent, bullying also acts as an unnecessary barrier to learning and can certainly be acted against. By what you ask? It is no panacea, but one helpful factor would be the implementation of school uniform.

School uniforms are not recent in society. In fact, they have been around just as long as schools themselves have. They actually play quite a substantial role in children’s education. Much bigger than any misinformed person would think. Multiple studies have proven uniforms to be important tools that help children to remain focused in school. Think of it as a parent wearing a suit to get ready for work. This in fact makes the student more responsible and more engaged in their student experience and school life. One other obvious advantage to school uniforms is that they take away the useless distractions and drama that surround voguish clothing. All the stress imposed on parents to purchase expensive, designer clothing is alleviated. With school uniform, there is no debate concerning who has the “coolest” or “hottest” clothes in school. Henceforth, this eliminates the status symbol clothing and hi13

erarchy established by the students. Furthermore, social and economic differences among students are eliminated. One other important aspect of school uniform is the solidarity and the whole feeling of togetherness. Usually, the uniform’s colours are based around the school’s logo or school colours. This not only renders the students more recognisable as being from the same school, but also establishes and raises the entire concept of school spirit and cohesion based around the student body and the whole school community. Students develop a strong team mentality. In addition, the practice of wearing school uniform demonstrates to students that specific rules must be adhered to in order to fulfill a certain “normalisation” of one’s identity in accordance to school policies. Another practical advantage for school uniform is the pricing. They are usually very consistent in terms of pricing, but are also accessible to parents. In the

morning, life becomes much simpler as everyone knows what needs to be worn, thus eradicating morning arguments between children and their parents (of which most of us know all too well). Coming back to the initial situation, uniforms provide an “even playing field” for everyone. With everybody dressed exactly the same, there is no need for any excluding, bullying and/or teasing. Instead, there is a certain “all for one, and one for all” camaraderie which is good for the school as a whole. This also acts as an advantage for teachers and school monitors as they are not coerced to play “clothing police” (i.e. determining whether a girl’s shorts are too short). Some might argue that school uniform can be an economical burden for certain families. However, this does not have to be the case. Taking the example of the United Kingdom, less fortunate families may receive government or district-issued clothing grants that aid in the

purchase of school uniform for their children.[1] Finally, taking a more brutal outlook, uniforms help eradicate violence, most notably gang confrontations. This makes the school environment much more benign and more “fragile” students are less likely to be harmed, exploited or influenced. Gang colours become obsolete and therefore respect and discipline are instilled. Schools are learning institutions and environments for growth. That which helps in learning is welcome. However, that which hinders it should not be tolerated! Add to this the fear of violence and concern for general safety and you can truly see why school uniforms must be implemented for the youth. They must come to a realisation that school is not a fashion show! It is there to educate them and lead them to a college and a worthwhile career after that. [1] ht tps://w w w.gov.u k / school-uniform By Glenn Bucagu, Year 10

Notes

School Events

World Book Day

United Nations Charity Walk ‘Children Walking for Children’

On Friday the 9th of May, the whole of BSG primary went to the UN to take part in a walk to raise money for charity. We all collected sponsors and then we set off for school half an hour earlier so that we wouldn’t be late. After everyone had arrived at school we left for the UN. There were a lot of schools taking part in the walk and everyone was happy knowing that lots of money was going to be raised. When everyone had settled down and all of the schools had arrived they showed us a short video. The video was about how the UN started and they showed us the devastating things that were happening around the world and how they were trying to help. They are giving vaccinations and medical help to the people that need it and the video told us that they were trying to stop poverty for the year 2015. After

the video we left for the walk. Everyone wanted to walk the most laps so that they could give loads of money to help children just like them go to school. Then the walk started, each lap was 1 kilometre and by the end most people had walked about 6-7 kilometres. Altogether the day was really fun and everyone walked back (with blisters on their feet) feeling very happy. We would all like to thank the UN because without them that walk wouldn’t have been possible. By Lauren Brown

Easter Fun in the Primary School

When Sasha Got Swept up the Chimney Primary Christmas Play

It is not many times you find a play that exceeds your expectations, but the BSG primary school play certainly did exactly that. As the audience gathered together to watch the play, everyone seemed a little sceptical about how it was going to turn out. Students in secondary school and A level, as well as teachers had all heard them practise but none of us had seen it all come together. As soon as the play started and the story began, there were many sighs of relief amongst people in the audience. People

loosened up and started to really enjoy it. Not only did the audience enjoy it, but you could tell that the performers in the play were enjoying themselves too. Who knows.. maybe we have some future potential Oscar winners in primary school? The play was entitled, “When Sasha Got Swept Up The Chimney”. It is based around an orphan, named Sasha, being swept up a chimney due to some magic stardust, as well as her friend. This takes them on a magical adventure to the North Pole to try to save Christmas from the

evil tooth-fairy, whose main goal is to ruin it. The play was fitting to the time of the year, seeing as Christmas was approaching, which boosted all our Christmas spirits. The play really was superb, and that is thanks to the students and their undeniable talents, as well as the great efforts of the teachers! Well done to everyone involved: Hard work really does pay off! By Gianna Harness

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Bugsy Malone ‘Go on, do a musical, do Bugsy Malone, it will be great fun!’ There were many times over the last few months when I regretted listening to this suggestion from Ms Fogarty! Yes, I thought, a musical! I brushed aside the technicality that we have no music department and no orchestra! I looked at the endless list of impossible props (splurge guns!?) and brushed it aside too. I saw the long list of characters and felt no signs of alarm. The first step was to select the cast. Students soon realised that the so-called auditions meant nothing. Like the Royal Navy, I press ganged reluctant pupils into service whether they liked it or not. Rehearsals began in earnest in October, and it was clear that the acting talent on show was going to carry everything forward. I pushed the need for choreography and singing to the back of my mind. I tried not to dwell on the fact that as ‘Bugsy’ is musical, it might be a good

idea to make sure the singing and dancing were up to scratch! As the performance date drew ever closer, my stress levels grew ever higher. With lots of short scenes and all those props, putting everything together to flow as a continuous performance was no mean feat. Finally, the performance day arrived. In the morning we had a dress rehearsal. Like all the best dress runs, it was far from an unqualified success. Was this a good omen, as some said? The excitement level went up a notch as we prepared the scene of Fat Sam’s Speakeasy. Costumes were donned and hair and makeup perfected. Curtain up! The performance exceeded all my expectations. The singing was marvellous, the comedy timing perfect! The finale, when the students all joined in for the final number was a joyous moment for everyone present. I felt so proud of them and all their hard work.

I did not do it all alone, however. I would particularly like to thank Mrs Lavelle-Munt for her fantastic work on the girls’ costumes, ably assisted by Duke of Edinburgh award students and Mrs Thompson and also Ms Browning and her family for the amazing props and for the backdrop of the New York skyline. Thanks also to Ms Fogarty who took charge of hair and make up, to Mr Wiseman and Year 8 students for the posters, tickets and programmes and to Mr Lille, who took on the unglamorous task of supervising the Green Room. Finally, thanks to Ms Smith and the Parents’ Association for organising the refreshments bar, which added to the nightclub atmosphere. One last thought, the next time anyone hears me say, ‘let’s do a musical!’, please could they sit me down and give me a good talking to !

By Mrs. L Stockman

BSG presents:

Alan Parker’s

Music by Paul Williams

Cast Bugsy Malone – Daniel Nazarov Blousey Brown – Archana Mahdav Fat Sam – Chevanne Xuereb Tallulah – Gianna Harness Dandy Dan – Lyo Yuson Fizzy – Nicholas Yu Knuckles – Ewan Mesa Snake Eyes – Ashley Boniface Barber/Louis – Ezekiel Mberu Bronx Charlie – Daniel Mazzone Yonkers – Conrad Asiedu Doodle – David Roman Shoulders – Shraveen Dhalladoo Louella (Dandy Dan’s girlfriend) – Aklesia Amdemariam Speakeasy Singers and Dancers Sabah Phillips (Bangles), Iris Mehrabian (Loretta), Emily Dubuisson (Dotty), Hansoo Lim (Tillie), Hayley Townsend (Velma), Loveth Orvihi, Anahid Ardalani, Olivia Iyamah Captain Smolsky – Mathew Gregus Lieutenant O’Dreary – Ciaran Deehan Leroy – Alex Yu Seymour Scoop/Cagey Joe – Gareth Donkin Lena Marelli – Sumayya Zahid Oscar de Velt – Jeffrey KoppanyiWalshe Marbini the Magician – Laura Jeffreys Radio Annoucer/Ventriloquist – Molly Brown Pop Becker/Joe the Barman/Waiter/ Butler/Violinist – Omar Ashour Flash Frankie/Shady/Pickett – Christopher Mazzone Roxy Robinson/Looney Bergonzi – Michael Tshilombo Paperboy/Babyface – Dylan Bucagu Down & Outs – Sumayya Zahid, Malika Kasimova, Nana Asiedu, Varshinee Sathyanarayanan, Gaffar ‘Shidoo’ Alshazrawan

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Behind thethe scenes Behind scenes

Meet Bugsy Malone Meet Bugsy Malone Bugsy meets Blousey Bugsy meets Blousey Fat Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Sam’s Grand Slam

Producer – Mrs Stockman Producer – Mrs Stockman

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Sound – Mr McCrea, Devin Sound – Mr McCrea, Devin Stanley-Jones, Patricia de de Stanley-Jones, Patricia la Pena la Pena Stage hands – Mr WiseStage hands – Mr Wiseman, Timothy Sauer, Ti- Timan, Timothy Sauer, mothy Inkoom mothy Inkoom Props managers – ValenProps managers – Valentinetine Mberu, Sarah TshiMberu, Sarah Tshilombo lombo Hair & Make up up – Ms Hair & Make – Ms Fogarty, Molly Townsend, Fogarty, Molly Townsend, Hayley Townsend Hayley Townsend Posters, Programme & & Posters, Programme ticket sales/design – Mr ticket sales/design – Mr Wiseman andand Year 8 stuWiseman Year 8 students dents Refreshments – BSG Pa-PaRefreshments – BSG rents’ Association rents’ Association Music – Various Artists Music – Various Artists

Your thoughts on Bugsy. I liked everything! -Spectator

tumes- Ms. Lavelle-Mun

Being a stage hand was fantastic! –Stagehand-Tim S.

I feel doing the hairstyles was a fun experience and did come out well. –Hair and Make-up-Molly T.

I was a little sceptical when I was first given the role of Tallulah, cos’ it was a weird role to play, but I really liked being her. -Tallulah

It was better than the film! -Producer-Mrs Stockman

I liked missing classes to do rehearsals and my part was funny. -Bangles

Even though I felt worried before getting on stage, I felt happy when I was on. -Down and Out-Malika

I felt really good about being Dandy Dan’s girlfriend, because he’s a good guy. –Louella

I felt very nervous as everyone was looking at me and the character I had to play was pushy and I ruined Blousey’s dream. -Lena Marelli

What I loved was that the two brothers reminded me that you don’t have to be in the starring role to be memorable. -Spectator I was very happy with the costumes and hairstyles and that the hair and make-up stayed up during the show. It was interesting working out a way to make the material we had available to fit the design of the costumes. -Costumes-Hayley We were quite stressed about getting the timing right but being part of the show felt good.- Sound-Patricia and Devin I’m happy that I managed to portray the character of Blousey convincingly and moved people to tears. -Blousey Brown

It was fun being a magician and it was brilliant to be part of the cast! -Marbini When I was given the role of Bugsy Malone I felt excited, as this was a complex path for discovery in the sense that I understood who Bugsy was, but it took me a long time to find myself in him. -Bugsy It was quite fun being bad and it brought out a lot of energy. The dancing wasn’t really old-fashioned but we got it right in the end. -Snake Eyes I felt quite confident to do the dancing and I liked being part of the group and being able to perform. –Dancer-Olivia Well, it was fun playing the bad guy, really. -Dandy Dan

It felt as if my character was costume made. - Fat Sam I was a bit nervous but then I felt more relaxed and stuff. -Dotty I felt proud making people laugh! -Leroy I was so proud of my daughter! -Spectator I didn’t expect people to feel so emotional about my song. –Fizzy When I was first given the job of making the costumes I felt daunted, but knew it would fine on the night. I couldn’t have done it without the help of the costume team.- Cos-

It was kind of easy to play act getting hit- I just had to fake a fall. -Knuckles Being funny was easy for me, because that’s me every day. I like doing silly jokes! -Lieutenant O’Dreary I wasn’t aware of just how amusing we were until the actual show. –Captain Smolsky I was really pleased with the telephones, as they were thought to be authentic. I felt that all the hard work put in was worth it- everyone did a fantastic job! - Set Manager -Mrs Browning

Trips and Outings

Mer de Glace On Friday the 27th of September Year 5-6 went on a school trip to Mer de Glace. We took the school bus to Chamonix and then a train from there. Then we took a cable car down an extremely steep slope. The mountains around us were amazing! We walked down 420 steps to get to the ice caves. When we finally got down all those steps we entered the ice caves. Water dripped on us when we first walked through. There were lots of ice sculptures all over the ice cave. They had used different coloured lights to light up the cave. It wasn’t actually too cold in there. We came out and we had to walk back up all those 420 steps. By the time we got to the top we were exhausted! We walked around and looked at the different museums that they had there. We saw a fake avalanche and many interesting pictures. We had our lunch and got on the train down to Chamonix. We took the school bus back to school and then we went home for a well deserved rest. By Lauren Brown, Year 6

Primary School Ski Trip 2014 Morzine/Les Gets, Portes du Soleil Monday 31st March saw the start of BSG Primary School’s 2nd Annual Ski Trip, this year more than doubling in numbers of children particpating. 3 teachers and 26 children aged between 6 and 12 arrived in Morzine/Les Gets, raring to go. To get aclimatised we began the holiday with a couple of hours sledging, which was extremely entertaining for all, especially Mr Neill having his first ever sledging experience at the age of 20something!??! Later in the day, getting kitted up with skis and boots was certainly a trial! Evening entertainment took the form of the ‘dressing up chocolate game’ which entailed throwing a 6 on a die, dressing up in a shirt, ski gloves, goggles and hat and then attempting to cut and eat a bar of chocolate with a knife and fork, before the next person threw a 6 and stole the chocolate eating opportunity...very amusing. The following morning excited children jumped out of bed, quickly dressed, ate breakfast and in military style, got ready for the slopes, which with 16 total beginners was no mean feat! The gondola took us half

way up the mountain where we met our ESF instructors. Everyone managed to put their skis on..all good so far...then came the time to move...not so good for some! No matter how hard they tried to move, they were going nowhere: 2 steps forward, 2 steps back... slippery stuff! So with a slight push and shove everyone eventually made it to the travellator where the more advanced skiers gave us a wave and sped off whilst the rest of the group learned how to get down a slope and hopefully stop at the end. True grit, determination and muscle power of the teachers in helping the fallen up, paid off and by the end of day one, we could say everyone was now a skier and despite being weary were all keen to continue the next day. Day two of skiing began with the sun shining down on us again, fewer layers of clothes and lashings of suncream. Despite the aching muscles, the troops eagerly continued from where they left off the day before, beginners now putting in turns and managing to avoid the human obstacles (their friends!) skiing alongside.

Lunchtime brought well deserved relaxation for the teachers with shoulder, head and arm massages from our trainee masseurs! Excitement stirred as our final session of the holiday began. A new button/poma lift experience led everyone to the Indian park, where we skied through trees, under limbo gates, around teepees and also had our faces painted. Just two days of lessons and everyone achieved success, the beginners making snow plough and parallel turns and the advanced racing down red pistes to Morzine and back. Enjoyment continued into the evening with a disco when again talents shone through... break dancing, body-popping and all round good moves. We returned to school on Thursday afternoon with smiles and a great sense of pride on the part of everyone involved. Teachers were relieved to return with everyone fully intact and are extremely proud of the behaviour and the commitment of everyone in making the holiday very enjoyable. By Mrs Jackie Smith 31

Just So Stories On the 17th of October year 5/6 went to a production by Simply Theatre. The actors acted out four of the Just So Stories. They acted out ‘The Cat that walked by Himself’ in which they showed how man and cat are friends as long as they don’t pull the cats tail too hard . ‘How the Camel Got His Hump’was when they showed that since the camel has been lazy the ‘djinn’ gave the camel a hump so it could work for a long time without being hungry. ‘How The Elephant Got his Trunk’ in when they said that the elephant was full of satiable curiosity and then he went to the lakeside and an alligator and a snake pulled his nose and it became really long. ‘How the first Letter was Written’ was where they showed how the letters were written . It was a lot of fun and the stories were hilarious. Our seats were so close to the stage so it was amazing. We all loved it. They wore cool masks and it looked realistic. Then at around break time we returned to school. By Anjana Madhav, Year 5

Little Sunshine, Little Rainfall On the 11th October Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 went to see the production of “Little Sunshine, Little Rainfall”. Upon entering the theatre each child was given a piece of “magic origami paper.” The show starred gardeners Little Sunshine and Little Rainfall who came onto the stage and presented their magic garden throughout the seasons. The peace and quiet of the garden was soon broken when naughty Storm Fox paid a visit! Storm Fox met a variety of animals, including a frog, a snail, a bear, and an adorable snow monkey. Perhaps my favourite animal of all, though, was the turtle, played by both women. The turtle was created using just three arms/hands and a piece of fabric. It’s hard to explain, but it was pure magic. Finally, as the show reached its conclusion and the animals all became friends with Storm Fox, all the children had the chance to use their magic paper to make origami flowers and then held them up and made them grow. Overall a very enjoyable show! By Miss S Tuplin

Most addicted to social media. Mr. Daniel Lille

Most likely to win a Nobel prize Devin Stanley-Jones

Most recognisable at a distance Julian Canlas

Visit to the ITU discovery Centre

The ITU Discovery Centre is a new and interactive facility that has been created to showcase how the way we communicate with each other around the world has changed and transformed over the past centuries. This trip was used for two reasons, one for getting the year 11 students to start their revision for their exams, but more importantly getting them to learn how the new technology is shaping our world and the employment opportunities that it involves. It was a fascinating and enjoyable afternoon learning about everything from Morse code to disaster management and satellite technology. By Mr D Lille 35

The Grande Dixence Dam - Vaud

The Grand Dixence Dam is the largest HEP free fall dam in Western Europe. The year 10 students visited the Dam as part of their Geography course to investigate how renewable energies can be harvested to meet the electrical demands of our power hungry societies. At almost 2000m above sea level the Dam has spectacular views across the valleys below- however on this trip the low lying cloud was a little annoying. However the trip involved going inside the mountain lower down the valley and seeing the huge turbines that are powered by the water above. A truly amazing and brilliant feat of engineering. By Mr D Lille

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The DofE is a youth awards programme that was founded in 1956 by Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh and is currently running in over 140 countries, including Switzerland. The award aims to recognize adolescents and young adults; between 14 and 24 years; for their efforts while giving them the opportunity to develop skills for life and work. There are 3 award levels for the successful participants, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Here at BSG, it is our first year participating in the DofE and we are currently offering the Bronze Award. Undoubtedly this is an extremely exciting adventure for those involved but also an important step towards looking ahead and planning for the future for all the young participants. Being the very first year of the DofE at BSG, the experience has been as much to do with the unfamiliarity of the unknown, excitement of gaining the experience and the pure fun of sharing learning opportunities. For our participants, it has been a time that demanded hard work and continuous effort in the various activities involved in the DofE as well as the will to go on. Our team leaders, Ms Sally Tuplin, Mr Sean Wiseman and Mr Paul Dawson have equally had their fair bit of worrying to do as this

academic year has raced by relentlessly. Nonetheless, it has clearly been a learning experience for both participants and team leaders. As part of the DofE award, it is necessary for the participants to conduct an expedition of some kind in the great outdoors. Of course, this type of excursion requires a great deal of planning and preparation beforehand and the caring team leaders have gone out of their way to ensure that this coming summer’s expedition will be a wonderful experience and a resounding success. As preparation the participants have been involved in a first-aid course where they learnt all the basics of emergency medical aid, map reading skills and route navigation, which will no doubt be a vital skill during the expedition. The participants have already conducted a practice map reading exercise which was an exceptionally successful effort. In addition, the participants are expected to participate in a camp skills workshop before they embark on their almost two-day-expedition this August. With just a few months before the expedition, everyone; both participants and team leaders; is fixated on the planned expedi-

tion. There will be a practice expedition that will be conducted just before the summer holiday where participants are expected to make use of the skills they have acquired during the DofE as practice for the actual expedition this August. The excitement and anticipation is almost palpable as preparations take on a more solid structure. If the expedition is a success, BSG hopes to award the Bronze Award to the current participants, who would be welcome to continue to Silver Award with the beginning of the school year. In addition, any new participants for the DofE are also especially welcome as the DofE is a wonderful opportunity to start acquiring invaluable skills. Of course, having the DofE also widens future opportunities for you as many organisations and employers are looking for diversity in experience and knowledge, in addition to exceptionally excellent grades. It is never too early to start thinking about your future! Good luck to our current participants as we hope to see them all obtain their Bronze Award and to the participants who will advance to the Silver Award and to any new participants in the coming academic year. By Valentine Mberu, Year 11 37

No Place on Earth A film about the Holocaust in Ukraine

The film No Place on Earth is a film about the Holocaust in Ukraine. A group of Jewish families hiding from Nazi persecution lived in the Ukrainian caves, struggling to remain alive day by day, living in the dark and cold for several years. The cold, cruel actions of the Nazis and Ukrainian police forced them to desperately flee their homes and take to the tunnels, for some spending much of their childhood there. They had narrow escapes at times: their first of two caves being discovered, and a woman and her son shot for no good reason. Saul Wexler, the son and brother of those who were shot explained the shock and immense misery of watching those who had been captured return38

ing, with the dreaded absence of his family. For him, living in the second cave they had fled to was no escape; the Nazis mark upon his life was to be a constant torture, a reminder of why he had to live, to spread the word about the evil that had forced him to hide underground with no mother to comfort him, no brother for company. They had little support from the local population; one man found them collecting food at night and after they decided to trust him and let him leave, he blocked up the narrow hole that had been their only way out. They then had to spend two months playing dead, hoping that the local villagers who had caused this would leave them alone.

The struggle went on for several years, until finally the Russians helped them out of their hideaway, letting them re-emerge into sunlight for the first time in years. The villagers were unwelcoming, the only thing around to marvel at the fact that they had managed to return was a dog. Whether by luck, miracle, a divine being or their own will to survive, these families stuck by each other. Separated from the outside world and friendless, constantly wondering about the next meal and dreading the arrival of the Nazis, they lived to tell the world about what it was like to hide in World War Two.Â By Molly Brown, Year 9

History Bee and Bowl

BSG has a short but illustrious history when it comes to the Swiss History Bee and Bowl; having attended since it began in 2012, the first year BSG saw first-place victories in every category, and the second (far larger than the first) brought home a respectable second-place in the Bowl and another first-place in the Bee. It was with confidence, therefore, that we left from BSG early in the morning, the six of us (three of us veterans, three new) being chauffeured by two teachers kind enough to lend both their time and assuredly excellent driving skill to the cause. This unshakable cool-headedness persisted even upon arrival at the intimidating Rolle campus of Le Rosey. Team BSG’s calm demeanour was undercut, however, by the knowledge that victory was no certainty despite our previous successes; after all, this year the competition had grown even further, and last year’s second place could have been a

sign of our steady decline. Up against strong contenders from schools all over Switzerland, our first round did nothing to bolster our hopes; starting with a defeat meant that every round that followed would need to go extremely well in order to even put us in the finals.

rity being pushed to its’ very limits. After the conclusion of the Bee (resulting in silver for BSG), the final of the bowl left little question of who among the schools present truly led the nation in trivia. BSG’s wall now bears the shining proof of our triumph.

At no point, however, did despair take over. In the following rounds Team BSG came further into their own, and it was not long before the wins were piling up. After the first bunch of Bowl rounds had finished the Bee began, and BSG once more proved their mettle in single combat. Once lunch had arrived (and let it be said about le Rosey that they certainly run a good cafeteria) BSG was a clear front runner, in both the Bee and Bowl. After further rounds of both Bowl and Bee, BSG moved into the finals with two finalist Bee competitors and a semi-final place in the Bowl. The harder questions began, with niche knowledge of historical obscu-

To conclude, and in the spirit of the historical nature of the competition, we can let the words of Julius Caesar speak for us: “We came. We saw. We ate lunch. We conquered.” While this may not be completely accurate, much like most of the answers BSG’s students gave, it’s certainly close enough to get the point across. Congratulations to the team; Valentine Mberu, Tim Inkoom, Daniel Nazarov, Edward Pariyo, Devin Stanley-Jones and Francesca Coss. By Devin Stanley-Jones

Race for Water

On Friday 15 th November, Year 11 visited the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Race for Waterâ&#x20AC;? exhibition, in Geneva as part of their Geography lesson. Race for water is an organisation that takes its pride in fighting for the preservation of water. They teach the general public about the problem; they share their ideas to make a difference; and they act by putting in place practical solutions. The tour started off by visualising the amount of water used to make our daily food, for example Beef needs more than 4600 kg of water. We then learnt how we impact the water environment by building bridges, docks, by not throwing away our rubbish which means it ends up in the water, for example plastic bags ending up in the sea or oceans suffocate dolphins, seals, and how the rubbish that does not get thrown away takes more than a lifetime to degrade in nature and harms the water environment and ourselves (through the food chain by fish eating the plastic and us in turn eating the fish and the degraded plastic bag 40

ends up in our metabolisms). The second activity was watching a series of documentaries which furthered our knowledge from what we learnt at the start. Plus, we learnt how they measured the amount of toxics in the sea using a big machine. Finally, we were shown a massive fish art work that a Portuguese man created out of all the flip flops he found on a local beach. We were also shown pictures of the different things they had found on a beach, for example toys, flip flops, food, and thread. In addition, we were given the opportunity to help out by giving our ideas on how we could help save the water that is slowly but surely fading away. The visit was a big opportunity to open our mind sets on the major issue of the water disappearance and as to how we could help save the most important resource on the planet. By Francesca Coss, Year 11

Trip to Berlin History and German students visit Berlin

The snores of the 11 th grader History and A2 German class were the only sounds that could be heard echoing through the halls of the Geneva airport on Thursday the 17th of October. Everybody was exhausted; the flight was at 7:10 am and few teachers and students had gotten more than 4 hours of sleep the night before. After the hour long plane ride, the group took a train (known as the S-Bahn) to reach their hotel: ‘Meininger’, in Oranienburger Straβe, in the East of Berlin. For all of you that paid at least one ounce of attention to your history class, would know that a wall separated East from West Berlin (from 1961-1989). This was one of the reasons for BSG’s Berlin trip: to visit the historical sites that offer a glimpse into Berlin’s dark and gloomy past.

And who better to introduce the remaining cultural differences between the East and West than a slightly deranged Trabant owner?! The Trabant is an East German car, last produced in 1991; the name ‘Trabant’ meaning satellite. The car stood outside the Meininger Hotel where the students had crowded around it in order to get a better look. “Stop, weg von meinem Auto!” (stop, get away from my car) screamed the owner who suddenly appeared from the middle of nowhere. His rage, however, soon turned to pride when he realized we were just students interested in his car. The rest of the Berlin trip flew by and was spent exploring Berlin’s history. The group visited the DDR and Checkpoint Charlie, Museums, the Jewish

Memorial, the Berlin Cathedral, the Siegessäule and the light show at the Brandenburg gate. However, the trip was not just educational; the group also visited a cinema complex and did some shopping. Comments on the Berlin trip: The Hotel was amazing-Saba Awesome-prince BSG should do the trip againTim S. It was epic-Tim I. Nice experience-Shraveen Wir lieben Berlin! -Tim S, Shraveen, Prince & Saba Amazing nights-anonymous Wonderful experience-Daniel Great memories from the trip and we already miss Berlin -Gianna & Emily A great group to travel with -Ms Leumann By Mia Harness, Year 13 41

Geography Expedition to London The tale of our adventures. For a short period of time in February, we were flown to London to complete our AS geography course. This is the tale of our adventures, as five AS geography students and their guide set off into the jungle of London and try to scrape interviews off of people, and search for a decent place to have lunch. Our destination was London. Somewhere. The locations of interest ranged from Stratford to Greenwich, to the Docklands and Canary Wharf. All of our time was spent trying to get interviews, fill out various surveys, and make notes on our surrounding area. The vast majority of this was done on foot; it was not uncommon for us to return to our cosy home with aching feet and wet coats. In terms of weather, it was raining excessively for four of the five days in which we blessed the city with our presence. When we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working, we were at the theatre watching the Beatles, or at the copper box, 42

watching a basketball match. The evenings were often spent compiling our pictures and data, making sure everything was in order for the next day, as well as plenty of eating. Pestering pedestrians can be tough work and we built up some large appetites as a result. We used this to our advantage, introducing those who had never visited England to some of the finest British foods we knew of. This did not go beyond the consumption of fish and chips, and KFC. Overall, this trip was a pleasure to be on and working on what we did was as enjoyable as it was exhausting. We were able to see some things that most tourists would be unable to notice and we aim to reflect this in the reports we are to submit following the trip. It was a brilliant experience, and one I would recommend to any of you thinking of taking geography at some point in the foreseeable future. By Thomas Haylock, Year 12

Ski Trip to Saas Fee There was excitement in the air. A feeling of anxiety made the last few hours before departure unbearable and every one of us couldn’t stop looking at the clock, ticking away at the hours. But once everything was loaded onto the coach that would take us to the snowy paradise of Saas Fee, it was all systems go! The next couple of days were an amalgam of experiences. For those of us who were beginners and had to learn the ropes of this exciting winter sport, it was both a challenge and a thrilling time. For the advanced skiers and snowboarders, who went off with Mr Carlos Palmeira, it was a time to improve their skills and enjoy themselves. As a first time skier, I cannot describe the feelings on my first day on the snowy slopes. The excitement mixed with the fear of the unknown was paralysing. It was during the first few hours of my first ski experience that I realised that I had muscles which I never knew I had. The bitter cold was hardly a problem, as we were all wrapped up warm and toasty. The icy wind that blew over the slopes of the ski resort seemed to stab any exposed skin with little icicles. Learning how to ski, although slightly embarrassing for me, was one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had. The presence of much younger skiers on the slopes who zoomed

past with their tiny helmets and skis not only embarrassed me with my uncoordinated and awkward falls due to lack of balance, it made me strive to at least stand up on my skis. Which I did. The feeling of accomplishment was unreal. The skiing was broken down into several hours in the morning followed by an hour for packed lunch with a few hours in the afternoon for some skiing before retiring back to the hotel. But the fun didn’t stop when the ski boots and skis were taken off, the day continued well into the night. The first evening offered an opportunity for micro-bowling in the little town of Saas Fee. This brought out the competitive side of everyone! The second night included a night out on the town, under falling snowflakes and a cup of hot cocoa for most of us. The third evening was an exhilarating night dedicated to sledging under the night sky speckled with stars. On that same night, the group participated in an avalanche tracking exercise where we learnt the techniques that are used to rescue people trapped under snow. Luckily, we used proper tracking equipment and carried out practice searches with hidden transmitters in the area. After this exciting night, there was no better way to wrap up the day than with marshmallows roasted on a camp fire! The

final night activities included a game of Dragon’s Den, an award season followed by a short disco before bed in the basement of our hotel. (There was always time created for some souvenir shopping which most of the girls gladly indulged in.) Saying goodbye to the slopes of Saas Fee was a sad occasion. On the contrary, I must admit that I felt rather pleased with myself for not getting injured and that leaving Saas Fee; despite its calm, chilly atmosphere, seemed to heighten the euphoria of having survived the last four days. Everyone was reluctant to go back to school for their last lessons of that Tuesday afternoon and even more depressed when we had to put all our bags into the coach. After a last check that all equipment was on board, we waved goodbye to the snow covered slopes of Saas Fee and to the devoted ski instructors who had made the last four days memorable for all of us. The ski slopes pulled further and further out of reach as we sped towards mild, humdrum Geneva. Although some of us got injured during the trip, it was an amazing experience. As Mr Palmeira said during the difficult journey to Saas Fee, ‘It’s better to start badly but finish well.’ By Valentine Mberu, Year 11 43

Student Work

Year1/2 self portraits

Y3/4 Harry Potter Literacy

Y5/6 History

Y3/4 Stories and Book reviews

Y3/4 Science

Primary School Displays

Y5/6 Tudor Art

By Mrs Jackie Smith

Primary School Gardening (Science)

HOW I KILLED THE TOOTH FAIRY It is a normal night All the people are sleeping, I wake up and hear something leaping I peeped and saw A Fairy holding a chainsaw-

I see the fairy cutting my tooth And it is my loose one I check my mouth and feel an empty space I wonder how she find this place? I ask “Oh Fairy Oh Fairy where is my money?” She answered “Do you mind if I keep it Honey?”

I am angry now It is my money

The fairy is flying away But I won’t stay still She has something to pay I quickly catch her Smash her Throw in the trash And take the cash…. And that’s how I killed the tooth fairy….

LIZA NAZAROVA

Maths is Fun!

‘In my opinion, in Year 3/4 maths is fun because it’s like a number game that you just have to learn. Also it helps your life. Even some times when you find something challenging you can always try and after you feel like you’ve achieved something.Also it’s not always hard work, sometimes it’s playing and even the games make you more clever.’ Alisa Y4

‘Math is fun. You can learn everything and you can play board games and also play a match with your friends or family. You can learn to measure and I love maths.’ Aahan Y3

to help us with our times tables, calibrating in capacity, we tried to measure how much water bottles can hold. We also timed our times tables. It’s always so raetive. There are games with adding ad subtracting; all the fun things about math.’ Sara Y4 ‘Maths is fun because all the work you need is good and useful in other things like windows, sizes, pieces and sums. It can also help you work faster and helps you learn adition, subtraction, multiplication and division. So if it is easy or hard, work it out or if you know the answer write it down.’ Rishika Y3

‘Maths is useful in school and outside and it’s fun. We learn fractions, coins, add, minus, times and dividing. Joshua Y4 ‘I like maths because you play with numbers. You experiment, you do all kinds of things. My favourite thing in maths is bingo.’ Alexander Y4

‘Year 3/4 maths is fun because we learn our numbers. We play bingo which helps our times tables. We paly Mental Maths Tennis which helps our number bonds. We do all sorts of things. Come to BSG and you’ll learn everything at Maths!’ Harmannat Y3

‘ Math is fun because of all the creative thigs we do like bingo

By Mrs. Jackie Smith

Poetry Corner year 7

Business

I am a business woman in the modern world.

I use my pen when it comes to war, I use it like a sword.

My words fight my battles, my battles are everywhere.

by Varshinee Sathyanarayanan

Poetry Corner year 7 Lynx

I see you running through the snow with your ears like feathers.

Your tail swinging, your paws sinking in the snow.

Thick fur camouflages you in the trees. Strong eyes help you see in the dark. You look as still as a statue.

by Malika Kasimova

Poetry Corner year 7

The Score

When I dribble the ball, I`m excited to score. Dribble, bounce, dribble, bounce, I see the hoop……….. SLAMDUNK!

Dribble, dribble, dribble bounce, bounce, bounce……… Grab the hoop. SLAMDUN

by Alshazrawan Gaffar

I am... I am my brother, Head full of vast knowledge. I am my father, Being best at what I do. I am my mother, Always helping and playing with my friends. I am my sister, Discover new things. Around the world I am my grandmother, Giving me my first book, I am my uncle, Upset, have a bit of temper and never smile. I am my aunt, Pass knowledge to one another. I am my friends, Always happy, playing together and never give up. I am Nicholas and I am a bit of a lone wolf. Always by myself, but my friends and family can change that. I am who I am, because of everyone. And they will always be a part of my heart By Nicholas Yu, year 9

The Lake Anahid Ardalani (year 8) This short play takes place near a lake at midnight. [Enter four drunken friends.] Joe: I`m going to go swimming. Does anybody want to join me? John: Are you out of your mind! It`s 12.00 am. Adam: Who cares John? I`m going to join him. Tom: Yeah, so am I. [All three of them walk to the lake and put their foot in the freezing water.] Joe: [giggles] come on John join us. It`s going to be fine. Tom: Yeah, there are no sharks don`t worry! [Everybody laughs a bit] John: Fine, I`m coming. Joe: Let`s see who can cross the lake first…………….1………………2………3 GO!!!!! [Adam is ahead of everyone and suddenly disappears] Tom: [gasps] Wait, where`s Adam? John: [shouting as loud as he can] Adam? Joe: Where did he go? He was just here in front of me. John: [nervous panicking] see I told you guys it`s not a good idea. Tom: [shouting] Adam? All three: Adam

Leap of faith You're late. Heart pounding, you run down the platform, as the train comes to a halt. You weave through the slowmoving people milling on the platform and dash towards the train, throwing your body through the doorway, with only a moment to spare. If you had missed it, it would have been another 42 minutes of waiting and besides, the camel race was going to start. Two years ago when you received a promotion as a journalist and moved to Dubai, one of the thrilling shows you saw on Dubai television was camel racing. Like most journalists, you are intrigued by most happenings around you but this was nothing usual. You can't imagine the chaos – camels flying down the race tracks with robots on their back, massive SUV's racing alongside them honking their horns with journalists and spectators hanging out the window frantically trying to work their remote controls, to make the robots urge the camel to go faster. As you look out the window, all you see is the desert's endless dunes, no matter how much you try to anticipate, the view is exactly the same; a sea of sand, hot, nasty and possibly even fatal. Finally, after hours of exhaustion, you reach the stadium and exit the train. You make your way down the wide road and take a sudden turn to the left, that’s when the Grand Stade comes into view. Take a deep breath, that is reassuring. Only to find out as you head forward that it is empty. You glance about the car park, desperately looking for the crowd. “Have you not gone to the right place?” your inner voice asks, oh no, you couldn’t mess up this time!. Just about then a police officer, comes to ask you what you are doing. Not knowing much Arabic but striving to make your point, you start acting like a camel. It doesn’t take the officer long before he can understand your gestures and point to the south, down the road. Not deterred by the obviously empty stadium, you head down the road until you find a group of men gabbing. Not too much English is spoken around here but the men do give a nod or a shake when you ask them something. “Does anyone know where the camel race is going to take place?” you ask, in urgent need. After a moment of silence, the shorter man in the group replies, “Yes, in fact we are heading there right now.” He talks with the rest of the group and asks if you would like to go with them, since it is a metre down the road. “yes, that would be great,” you reply. You, along with the rest of the men, enter the massive SUV and one of the men start driving. This SUV is not only spacious but the speed is incredible. Within no time, you find yourself in a segment of the racing track. Better this time; there will be 20 races this afternoon and you are at the finish line. The starting line is farther along the road where all the SUV's are gathered. The race is starting in 10 minutes and you have to at least get a bit farther from the crowd to get a

nice view for your pictures.... Cameras are rolling and the SUV's start their engines: the race is about to start. It starts. Anxious camels running down the track wide-eyed are looking a little spooked. Right next to the truck on both sides, SUV's are racing alongside with horns blowing. It is a free-for-all. It looks like the safest place would have been inside the SUV's with the other journalists. 20 seconds left, the camels are blowing the sand off their feet, not giving up, this is their chance, right now every second matters, the last could become a champion and the champions could become the loser. Everything happens so hastily it becomes a blur. The actual race lasts 3-4 minutes, the cameraman gets the finish line shots and that marks the end of the first race. It takes no time to summarise: the race announcer enthusiastically reports the progress of the race over loud speakers. All the winners have a final race to attend at the end of the day which will distinguish the overall winner. The winner gets prestige and the prize money put up by the government or important sheiks. At some point after the awarding ceremony, the winner goes through a phase, where he is asked if he would like to sell his camel. Not all winners are asked, and not all agree to sell it, but for the winners it must be agonising, because they would want to keep their camel, but the camels come at such a good price, that is hard to refuse. At 2:00pm, after witnessing 2 races you decide to get a ride back. The only problem is, people aren’t leaving the event but still coming. You see more and more people coming to watch the races but none leaving from there. Finally, there is a white truck: run for it! This is your saviour. You stand by the road and wave your arms frantically. The truck driver pulls back and tells you, “Madame back.” It is obvious that he means go inside the back with the other load, because he gets out to open it. “Oh my god,” you scream in shock, “Is that a camel in there? You want me to ride with a camel?” . The man could barely understand what you were saying, he says, “ In or No? ” infuriated. You hesitate but when is the next time you are going to find another ride back? “Yes,” you reply, he points at his watch, his head and gives you the sign of “You’re crazy, wasting my time.” This was a remarkable adventure and now you're getting a ride back with probably a very important camel, worth much more than your imagination. Aklesia Kiflemariam Y10

An Unknown Girl The streets of Pakistan had begun to darken and the only sounds to be heard were the padding of my feet. I had to hurry home. Being out late in such a time like this could get me into trouble. There was no way of telling what time is was, the only hints you could get were the elegant and graceful blue lights of the moon casting onto the shadows of the city. The chances of me getting murdered by my mother tonight are quite high. I can only imagine her furious frown and knit eyebrows worrying about my whereabouts. I am almost sure that I had mentioned to her that I was going out with my friends on this Friday night to celebrate my birthday. The only problem occurring is the issue of the train I have to take home which only comes once an hour, and I have already missed the previous one. My friends have also left me all alone in this city that seems to be growing larger by the minute. Passing the small boutiques on this road, I have grown very grateful to the vibrant blue, red and yellow neon lights glowing through. If they had not been there at this time of night I would have most definitely panicked; a 17 year old girl roaming the dark streets is not advisable. Soon, a large blinking sign catches my eyes. Slowly, I turn around and am facing a tattoo parlor. A henna tattoo parlor, that is. My mind suddenly dividesâ&#x20AC;Ś I could either keep jogging down the path and wait at the train station, or I can keep myself busy in this tattoo parlor. There is no hesitation as my feet set down onto the wooden floor of the shop. Warmth flushes my face as I enter the room. A girl appears. She seems no older than 19 years old. Her long wavy black hair coils right down to the small of her back. The girl gives a small smile and gestures towards a couch with a small table beside it. She was probably not expecting anyone to walk into this shop right now, especially at this time of night. But it seemed as though she would not refuse an opportunity to have some extra cash put into her pockets. I quickly paid her with what I had left in my pockets and she then sat me down

onto the couch, without saying a word. She then brought out her tools and began to clean them, without saying a word. I wondered if that was just the type of girl she was, being quiet. Or maybe she was tired or perhaps slightly irritable. She brought out a nozzle which I had just seen her clean, a henna sealing spray, dark paste (which was the henna) and tissue paper in case of a mess up. Soon enough, she started on my skin. The paste was cold. Not so cold that I could see condensation though. The whole process reminded me of icing a cake. They are quite similar, if you think about it. It is just making little swirls onto a flat surface. The unknown girl quietly doodled on my hand. I could make out beautiful patterns of dancing birds with gracious wings. Vines and what seems to be a spider web. Alongside the vines, she develops a star shape and outside that star she had made a larger one, to ring the smaller star. My hand was becoming more glamorous by the second. The hennaing was calming and made me forget about how angry my mother will be when I get home. My mother! I must get home at once. As soon as the unknown girl was satisfied with her creation on my hand I thank her, and start running to the train station. The train had just arrived. I shall not forget this hectic night. I am sitting on this train, picking at my mane. It is quite a shame that I never got to know her name. Olivia Iyamah, Year 10.

Nom : Marven

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Prénom : Nicholas Âge : 45 Métier : Paléontologue Caractéristiques : Loup Solitaire, Sérieux, Sympa

Salut, Je m’appelle Nicholas Marven, et j’ai 22 ans. J’ai les cheveux noirs et les yeux marron et je suis un peu grand. Je suis un paléontologue, je voyage dans le monde parce que je cherche des fossiles de dinosaures et je suis un expert sur la connaissance des dinosaures. Mes caractéristiques : je suis un peu un loup solitaire et je suis sérieux mais je suis sympa. J’habitais en Amérique parce que je cherchais un fossile de Tyrannosaures Rex, et c’était magnifique

By Nicholas Yu, year 9

Audio Archives of Broadcasts on Mystic Falls Radio

Murder in Mystic Falls October 21, A student from the public high school of Mystic Falls has been reported missing. Harley Gates, a 17 year old female, was last seen after school leaving with an unidentified male in a black 1964 mustang. Audio insert NAME: DAVID GATES IN WORD: Harley wouldn’t do something like that. She wouldn’t just run away... OUT WORDS: She could be anywhere. She could be in danger: Friends said that Harley didn’t show up at their afterschool meetings this week to prepare for the school Halloween party. None of them can clearly identify the man she left with yesterday but the police are still searching for any leads on the case. The suspect is Caucasian, with short black hair and a chiselled face..... November 22, Terror has struck residents of Mystic Falls with news of the death of 18 year old Andrew Marlowe. His body was found under a pile of leaves in the forest about 2 miles from the town. Andrew was reported missing by his family two weeks ago... Audio insert NAME: Malowe Case IN WORDS: We are devastated by the news... OUT WORDS: ....find the cause of his death. Andrew is not the first victim in the mysterious events in Mystic Falls this month. A total of at least six people have been reported missing and only two bodies have been found. Melanie: Good afternoon. You are listening to Mystic falls Radio. Thanks for joining us. I’m Melanie Glasser.

In this week’s headlines; Mystery murderer continues killing spree in Mystic falls. Bomb blast in the gulf of Saudi Arabia leaving 16 dead and 78 injured. Syrian rebels to release UN peacekeepers... Melanie: Joining me today for this week’s top news headlines on the WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP; Detective Jeffrey Helsing of MFPD, Abraham Jones Columnist for the New York Times and author of ‘The Age Killer’ and Julia Walker international correspondent for Fox News. Welcome to ‘The Melanie Glasser Show’. Detective Helsing: Thank you. Abraham Jones: Thank you. Julia Walker: Thanks.Mealnie: We invited -our listeners to join our conversation. Give us a call at, 1800-432-8750. You can always send us an e-mail at mgshow@mfr.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Mystic Falls is no stranger to the recent news of missing person and murder, as it has a strong history of vampires, witches and werewolves. Jeffrey, does this mean that history is being reawakened? Jeffrey: There is speculation that the animal attacks could be vampire attacks. But we can’t be certain till we find the killer. Melanie: The killer is still on the loose and the number of people reported missing seems to be decreasing but what are you doing, what is the police force doing, to find the rest who are still missing? Jeffrey: Well, we are doing our best to find the missing persons and the person responsible for this. We are working hard to protect the town so that... The police are patrolling the town but we can’t watch everyone all the time. Our message to the public is; follow the advice of the authorities, ‘cause we need your co-operation. Don’t move alone in the dark. Don’t stay out late. Melanie: According to your statement last week the mystery is similar to the novel ‘The Age Killer’. Jeffrey: My partner linked the murders to the plot of the novel he read and of course we first suspected Mr Jones (to Abraham: no offence) but it is clearly a crazy fan. Melanie: Mrs Jones?

Mr Jones: When the FBI contacted me I was shocked. I never expected anything like this. Why would someone use a plot from a novel to kill people? Jeffrey: People kill for many reasons. Mr Jones: I know people are driven to kill for many reason but the question here is, why is the murderer killing people by age? Is he trying to send a message? Or does he just enjoy the anticipation like the Villain in my novel? ... Melanie: Alright, our phone lines are open, let’s go to Louisville, Kentucky, Travis, you’re on the air. Travis: It’s a pleasure to be on your show, I am a long time listener. Now, you were wondering why the mystery murderer of Mystic Falls is basing his accomplishments on a novel. I could give you reasons why but Mr Jones beat me to it. People think it’s killing that I like, but murder is just an act. It’s all about the anticipation, the planning ............. By Giovanna Pariyo Year 13

The Secret Keeper ‘You wish to write a story. A story that you believe no man alive has heard; otherwise, you would have little to gain from writing it. And yet, you choose for your characters some of the most noted men of the last century. So, it falls to reason that you believe you have discovered an as of yet unknown side of the oft-repeated tale. Is this correct?’ The writer cleared his throat. ‘It is. Although I wouldn’t say I have discovered much. I’ve found hints, references in the writings of Madame Rolande and in letters between the Jacobins, but every lead has brought me nowhere. Every lead, that is, with the exception of being told to find you, Monsieur Feras. Or at least, that is what I hope.’ Feras, from behind the paper-inundated desk that dominated his dark, windowless office, fixed his eyes on the writer. His face was expressionless. For a moment, there was silence between them, until finally, Feras spoke. ‘Well, I hope not to disappoint. It is true; there is a story to be told. But I will warn you: things rarely stay so long unknown without good reason. What I am about to tell you is known by not a single other living soul for good reason; our nation’s political instability in the past decades has made this information dangerous, mortally dangerous, even.

Once you have heard the true tale of the Revolution, your life may be in peril.’ With this, Feras stood up and made for the door, grabbing off a small table a bottle of cognac and a single glass. ‘Come with me.’ The writer followed out into the hall. Feras spoke in a low voice, almost under his breath, although the writer had not seen another soul in the records office since he entered, who could have overheard them. ‘Before we begin, it would be good to discover what you already know. What has your research turned up, pray tell?’ ‘Very little, as I said. What I know is that there was something, known only to the inner circles of the revolutionaries, concerning the King and the Queen and, I believe, some or all of the aristocracy. Some dark secret that they were unable to share with the people. What the nature of this secret may have been I can barely guess at.’ The pair wheeled down a spiral staircase. ‘There is never detail or specifics.’ ‘So you know very little.’ They came to the bottom of the stairs. The writer guessed that they were now below street level, but he had no way of knowing. The records office was no large building, in fact, the writer would have had difficulty finding it were it not for the very precise direction he’d been given; the layout of the building was, however, greatly confusing compounded by the almost total lack of windows. They came to a locked door, which Feras opened.

They entered a small, dimly lit room, half storage cupboard, half library. Feras placed the decanter and glass on the table and moved to search one of the shelves on the wall. ‘What do you know, sir, of the undead? Of the myths from the east?’ The writer furrowed his brow. ‘A little. Those sorts of things fascinated me…… when I was a child, that is.’ ‘Hm. A-ha….’ Feras plucked from the wall a small book with faded red leather binding. ‘This diary once belonged to Robespierre. He used to record thoughts more private than any he told to another human being. Read…..’ Feras thumbed through the first few pages. ‘Read this passage.’ …..I will recount here what Rolande told each of us, as I remember it. Certainly, I shall never forget it. She said, ‘The aristocracy suck dry the blood of the people. They would make us slaves to their whim using dark and unholy artistry, us, who were created free people by god. We here, gentlemen, are the last remaining line of defence between the godly people of France and these monsters, sent by hell from nightmares to extinguish the light of humanity.’ I wouldn’t have believed it had I not seen the evidence with my own eyes…………..

The writer looked up from the diary open on the table before him. ‘They were fond of this metaphor. Certainly, it is apt. What great secret is this supposed to tell? That the revolutionaries thought the aristocracy evil? Surely this is no surprise!’ The writer chuckled, but stopped when his eyes

met those of Feras. Feras simply nodded and said, ‘Keep reading.’ ……on the table before me. That poor child. So very pale, on its neck, so small as to be almost invisible but for the colour, two holes. Bright red and dripping blood. This child was prey and its predator would have gone unknown had Rolande not pointed out a crucial detail; caught on a button in the collar, near to the unholy bite, a torn scrap of fine silk lace.

The writer’s eyes flicked up from the page to meet Feras's blank, fixed stare. He looked back and forth between Robespierre’s words and Feras’s inscrutable expression for a moment before finally breaking the silence in the library. ‘I….I’m afraid…. I don’t understand.’ Feras made to pour the cognac. ‘It is perhaps not what you were expecting.Drink?’ The cognac glass was emptied very quickly.Feras poured another glass, which itself quickly disappeared. Recovering his demeanour, the writer reread the passage twice more before pushing aside the diary. ‘But I don’t understand! How can any of this be possible? How can any of this be real?’ Fears sighed and began thumbing through the diary. ‘And yet you recognise the handwriting as his, no doubt, from your

own study. ‘The room creaked, as the writer simply nodded, his eyes turned downward. Feras continued, ‘It may seem hard to believe. But do you really think it impossible? Consider: in the legends of the Magyars, the vampire is known for being pale, for having an aversion to sunlight; is it so difficult to reconcile this with the heavily made-up, parasol-toting creatures that stalked the gardens at Versailles? It is said that there is only one way to kill beyond all doubt a vampire; staking them in the heart and then removing their head. What does that remind you of?’ Feras made a sharp motion downwards with the side of his hand, striking the table with a dull thud. The writer exhaled sharply, ’The Guillotine.’ Feras poured one further glass of cognac and passed it across the table. ‘You begin to see. But there is more, and I warn you, it is no easy thing to read.’ He flipped the diary to a page further towards the end than the beginning and slid back across the table. The scrawl was less tidy than before, although unmistakably of the same hand. We found them. The Queen and her children. A great fear has crept over my heart; we now know something long suspected. Two things we’ve learned this day:

Firstly, that the vampires need not look as the others did. The signs of the teeth and the dead skin were not present in Antoinette and her brood; they looked normal, but for the bloodless corpses surrounding them. The second thing we learned from Antoinette herself, as she was bound to the cross: the vampires can create ones like themselves, through spread of blood, and it takes hold like some horrible illness, turning prey into predator. Her words are burned into my mind, her plan for the people of France, perhaps for the entire globe: ‘Let them drink blood.’

The writer downed the glass set before him. Fears didn’t make to pour another, but rather passed the entire decanter over the table. ‘I still don’t understand. What became of them? And why is this unknown when it should have been so obvious?’ ‘As for what became of them, the diary should help you. Robespierre’s hatred of the monsters led him to execute any he thought may have been infected by their blood. Here…..’ With this Feras flipped a couple of pages and pointed to a paragraph, this one even less neatly written than the last. The corruption is ripe. I will allow it to travel no further. God will bear witness to our victory over this terrible foe. More and more I find I cannot trust those who were once closest to me, as they show signs; I don’t know for sure by what means this possession enters the soul, but I know that if there is any chance it might spread, that is a chance we cannot afford. May I be forgiven in the eyes of God for what death I have wrought.

‘The vampirism spread to the revolutionaries?’ Feras stood up and began pacing the room slowly, seemingly reading the labels on each shelf and the words on the bindings of each book as he passed them. He spoke slowly. ‘We cannot really say. Robespierre feared that it was so, hence his wild executions. Perhaps his caution was justified, perhaps not. Certainly he killed many innocents in his crusade, and the later passages of the diary read like the words of a madman, but what cost would have been paid had he not acted as he did? Now, if you will excuse me, I will return momentarily.’ Feras left, closing the door behind him and leaving the writer alone in silence. Curiosity drove the writer to the final page of the diary open before him, where the script was barely legible. Between tightly-knotted lines of scribbles, punctuation-free sentences, one block stood out, in clear, although shaky, lettering: My God, we have failed you The blood yet runs. Save us!

The writer shuddered, and softly closed the diary. He reached once more for the now significantly depleted decanter. The noise of the door shutting behind him made him jump in his seat. Feras said nothing.

The writer closed his eyes and refilled his glass, continuing, ‘You have not yet answered my other question. Why is this unknown to the people? Why, if you’ve known this for so long, did you only now choose to tell me? You have enough evidence here to prove your story beyond a doubt. Why do you stay silent? Do you fear retribution?’ ‘They are more powerful than you could imagine’, Feras said from his place behind the writer at the door. ‘Put yourself, if you can, in their position. What would you do if you had hidden this from the world? What would you do with all the evidence that existed of it?’ ‘I would… I would put it somewhere nobody would find it. And … I would leave it guarded.’ The writer’s face had fallen. ‘And if someone were to find out? Perhaps to find the place where all the evidence is kept and to hear the story?’ ‘Then… then that person wouldn’t leave there alive.’ From behind the writer, the sound of the door locking echoed in the small room. ‘Now, you are beginning to see.’ The cognac glass shattered on the ground. By Devin Stanley-Jones Year 13

Most likely to keep a secret. Ms. Susan Mesa

Person who sings the most at school Gianna Harness

Least likely to ever grow up Ciaran Deehan

Ruby + Lily These I have loved: Once there was peace, reflections on water One day come, One day gone Yet the new, the stolen glimpses of calm So preferred, as the joy the youth bring First the one, joined by the other: The constant growing-ever changing The smiles so sweet, the never-ending laughter More effective than fire; the warmest love The joy they bring, so great, so true Speech just adding, unwitting power Refusal to no, yet it must be required Both so equal, in the pleasures of life If ever there's untruth, it is in a wavering No strength can break it, it is too strong They are unmarked, by the darkness that shouldn't And they shall not stop, for forever they will continue In the end, the sun lost, the sudden near-relief of calm Clinging to their comfort, the smallest smile they keep The gentle muttering, as in innocence they sleep By Molly Brown, year 9

Primary School

Primary Classes

By Mrs. Jackie Smith

BSG Primary School

KS1 Students

Mr Neilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class gardening

Year 1 and 2 at the UN Sponsored Walk

Mr Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year 1/2 Class

Abhimani

Dagmawi

Adam

Damini

Alexander

Lara

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Year 1/2

Camila

Karleen

Arnaud

Diego

Emile

Ermias

Daniel

Athi

Mr Neill- What a handsome chap!

Year 1/2

KS2 Students

Miss Tuplin and Mrs Smith’s Year 3/4 Class

Miss Goodyer’s Year 5/6 Class

Key Stage 2

David - Good at basketball and often laughing

Anjana - She is always hap

py.

Edi - Good at football; a big Arsenal fan!

Rhea - Extremely nice and caring.

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Amarachi - She is nice and good at basketball.

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Ma Aaron - Good at French and

Ariana - Fantastic, funny and very kind.

Karosi - Artistic and likes to teach other people.

Year 5/6

Mridula - Awesome friend, super nice, good at

Loup-Emile - Always active and goo d at maths.

Liza - Funny and makes everyo

ne smile.

Joella - Happy all the time, good at maths. 90

Year 5/6

math

Edwin - Funny, smart and amazing at

Art.

Shana - Smart, sweet and an awesome person.

Yohannes - Great basketball player.

Lauren - Great company and always chee

rs you up.

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Rishika’I like her giggles’ ‘She is my best friend

Alexander-’You are my be st friend, best skier’, Josh

Mary-’...Sh is intelligent, nice and pretty.’

Chiebuka-’..He is a fast runner...I like his PE shoes.’

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er.’ Ini- ’...He is funny and is a good danc

fident and my bff

con Sara-’She is funny,honest and

Aahan-’He is happy’ ‘I like school’

Rishi-’Always happy and funny.’ ’You are a genius.’

Year 3/4

Oseka-’Is honest and kind and he always smiles.

Mayra-’Is a helpful friend to me.’

Ali- ‘He is good at football’ ‘A

Y3/4

Joshua-’He is intelligent, funny and nice.’

very good singer’

Harmannat-’You have a Superbrain.’ nice friend’

Alisa-’She is very kind and always sensitive’

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Laure-Anne-’Is nice and is happy no matter what.

Treesha-’One of the kindest people

I’ve ever met’

Notes

KS3 Students

ANAHID ARDALANI Friends Say...

NATIONALITY: Iranian INTERESTS: Music,movies.

Bet you didn’t know... • One of the wolds most friendliest people.

About Me: I was born in Tehran, Iran, and I moved to Geneva when I was twelve.I love listening to music and watching movies.

Least likely to... • Rival Iris.

Any plans for the future? To become an actress.

Otherwise known as: • Ana

Any unusual talents? I can be extremely mean.

Will be remembered for: • The quiet girl in lunch.

Comments

Very polite and intelligent. Ashley Boniface

OMAR ASHOUR Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • That I do parkour, free running (still a beginner though) • I love gta glitches like Adam and Ciaran Least likely to... • Quit gaming Most likely to... • Be hyper all day • Ask a question that makes his teachers think. Will be remembered for: • Being a really nice guy • Bringing energy to the class

NATIONALITY: Egyptian INTERESTS: Sports, video games and outdoors FAVOURITE PLACE: Egypt, THE BEST

Comments

Respectful and Funny Ashley Boniface

About Me: My name is Omar and I’m 14 years old. I don’t really like having photos taken of me, but I guess I have to. I really like PC gaming (shout out to Alex) and console gaming. I’m not one of those gamers who stay indoors all day playing with a bag of sweets next to me. I like to go outdoors and play a lot of sports, especially basketball (shout out to Koketso). This year is my last one in BSG and I’ll really miss everyone and everything in this country.

NATIONALITY: Ghanaian INTERESTS: Gaming,Music, Questioning the way of life FAVOURITE PLACE: Meyrin,Nyon

About Me: My name is Conrad.A. Jr. I am a 15 years old with a taste for French, Music, Gaming and questioning the way of life. I’m neither fat nor skinny but just normal size . Any plans for the future? I plan on going to university in Canada, I want to be a Psychologist and I plan on making a business that gives support to the homeless such as building houses for them.

CONRAD ASIEDU Friends Say... Least likely to... • Get into trouble • Break the rules Most likely to... • To wear a hat all the time Otherwise known as: • The Unknown • CON CON

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I see my self running an industry

NATIONALITY: Ghanaian and American INTERESTS: Golf and art FAVOURITE PLACE: New jersey

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She makes a mustache out of her hair Least likely to... • Ever sing in public • Ever dance in front of anyone

• Brushist

NANA ASIEDU

Will be remembered for: • Being someone who always wants to excel. • Being funnnnnn • Being a cool person so you would always wanna hang out with • For being awesome :)

Most likely to... • Brush her hair 247. • Be a control freak. • Be very attentive. • An artist • Be very competitive • To ruffle somebody’s hair Otherwise known as: • Nanananananana

ASHLEY BONIFACE Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • His sister looks so much like him, she-Ashley. Least likely to... • Party all night. Most Likely to • Become an acter. Otherwise known as: • Ash

NATIONALITY: Botswanan. INTERESTS: Football/Soccer. FAVOURITE PLACE: New York!!!

Comments

Very funny and enthusiastic. Anahid Ardalani

Any plans for the future? Professional football player. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Andrea. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Playing football for Manchester or Barcelona.

Will be remembered for: • His sports skills. • His terrible acting skills.

MOLLY BROWN Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • That Molly is a total tom boy ;) Least likely to... • Dress girly ;) Most likely to... • Do maths or science • Put people into fits of laughter Otherwise known as: • HOLY MOLY Will be remembered for: • Strangling Loveth, taking Daniel down, being smart and being a good friend... :)

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Maths, iPad, Reading, Cuddling my cat FAVOURITE PLACE: My cousins’ house

About Me: Love my sister and cousins, h3ctic, Orbital and Sophie McKenzie Any plans for the future? Become a maths lecturer at uni What is your favourite memory of your time here? Mucking around before lessons

DYLAN BUCAGU

NATIONALITY: Rwanda INTERESTS: Basketball Football FAVOURITE PLACE: Don’t Have One

About Me: Hi my name is Dylan. I came to Switzerland a few years ago. I just came to BSG recently from another school in Geneva. How would you like to be remembered? For being a good friend and cool What is your favourite memory of your time here? Having great friends

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Sometimes correct people in a good way • Is always nice • Being cool • Being sporty • Always play basketball Otherwise known as: • D-man • The Nice Guy • The Really Cool Guy

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Being a famous person

NATIONALITY: Somewhere I’m not telling. INTERESTS: Basketball and Hot Girls FAVOURITE PLACE: Sofa in front of the TV

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Sleep • Eat • Be lazy Otherwise known as: • The Man Sport • Basketball • Skateboarding • Snowboarding

MAX BURKHARDT About Me: I like basketball, skateboarding, snowboarding, eating and sleeping. I’ve lived in Geneva for 10 years. I like fried chicken, pasta and pizza (italian food). I got to USA each year, in California during the holidays. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Whaaaaaat???

CIARAN DEEHAN Friends Say...

NATIONALITY: Scottish INTERESTS: music, Celtic, food, sleep and gta FAVOURITE PLACE: Glasgow

Comments

Most likely to... • Be nice to people • Be in the military • Be told he speaks a foreign language when speaking English.

Thanks for sharing your Ripple. Where are the potato scones?

Otherwise known as: • The C MAN • Kikster

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Last years school trip

Will be remembered for: • Being a legend

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Being a pilot and traveling the world

GARETH DONKIN Friends Say... Least likely to... • Stop performing... • Be annoyed Most likely to... • Be an amazing performer! • Help you out • Be seen on a West End stage Otherwise known as: • Lil Donkin ;) • Donx • The G Dog • G dawg

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Mr. Fiona Crawford

Funny Ashley Boniface

NATIONALITY: Welsh INTERESTS: Music, Peforming Arts FAVOURITE PLACE: England/Wales

Will be remembered for: • Our bus rides together to school :) • Hanging out and laughing at stupid things About Me: I am Welsh and English and I have lived in Switzerland for 7 years. I am a dedicated musician and performer, and I love being with my friends and family. I love making my own music, and I love performing. I am not staying in Geneva anymore as I am moving to the UK soon. It has been great living here in Geneva, hope to come back soon.

SHIDOO EMAD

NATIONALITY: Sudan INTERESTS: Rap music FAVOURITE PLACE: Africa

About Me: My name is Shidoo Emad I am 12 years old. I came from Sudan 4 years ago and I hope that I can stay here a bit longer because it is a nice country and I like it.When i grow up I hope I will become an architect. Any plans for the future? I want to become a famous architect. How would you like to be remembered? By being funny

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In a big house drawing building blue prints.

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Be funny • Being Cool • Ask for sushi Will be remembered for: • Making everyone laugh

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Having lots of good friends.

NATIONALITY: Canadian. INTERESTS: Science and video games. FAVOURITE PLACE: Bed, fridge and T.V. room.

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He has been in 3 different schools. Biggest fails... • Tried to insult Chris. Least likely to... • Party.

MATHEW GREGUS Any plans for the future? To become a scientist. Any unusual talents? Being laughed at. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? A scientist in a Chemistry lab.

Otherwise known as: • The boy. Will be remembered for: • His Canadian accent.

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LAURA JEFFREYS About Me: I attempt to smile all the time and make people laugh! Any plans for the future? I hope to become a writer and hope to make movies, even though that is quite far fetched. My more immediate goal is to pass my iGCSE’s.

NATIONALITY: English INTERESTS: Writing stories, reading, making movies and designing films! FAVOURITE PLACE: Samoens because of the mountains!

Comments

Most Likely to smile and be cheerful at any time o any day Mrs. Janet Thompson

Any unusual talents? Being able to laugh at a joke which isn’t even FUNNY! That is my unusual talent! Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Being a teenage book author and signing books OR just succeeding my exams and succeeding in my school years!

MALIKA KASIMOVA About Me: I was born in Tajikistan, and lived there till I was 6. We then moved to Geneva where i started school at Nations, i then moved school to BSG. I love to cook. My favourite food is noodles. I love art and draw a lot. I enjoy walking and shopping in cities. I like going on holidays to different places. Any plans for the future? I would like to be a singer, my favourite singer is Selena Gomez What is your favourite memory of your time here? Mrs Thompson,s ‘Itty Bitty dot’ song.

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NATIONALITY: Tajikistan INTERESTS: reading and drawing FAVOURITE PLACE: Basel zoo

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I would like to study at university, I enjoy learning about science.

NATIONALITY: Palestinien INTERESTS: Soccer, Swimming, and Sky diving FAVOURITE PLACE: Subway

Any plans for the future? Im planning to be a football player when im older. My plans for the future are to practice hard and try to join an under 18s football club to train hard in. How would you like to be remembered? By me being awesome What is your favourite memory of your time here? When I played a soccer match, and we won 12-2, I scored 7

ADAM KHARMA Friends Say... Least likely to... • Support Real Madrid Most likely to... • Watch Barca • Be enthusiastic when answering mundane maths questions. Otherwise known as: • Djokovic

What song reminds you of your time here? Let me take a selfie

NATIONALITY: South Korean American INTERESTS: Dancing: ballet, hip-hop, salsa and tap FAVOURITE PLACE: Any awesome place in the world

About Me: I was born in the U.S. but grew up in South Korea. In 2010 I moved to Switzerland, Geneva. After living in Geneva for two years, I joined BSG. Any plans for the future? Improve my mistakes and enjoy life. How would you like to be remembered? As a nice person and good friend ... :P What is your favourite memory of your time here? Honestly, talking and doing random things with my friends.

HANSOO LIM What song reminds you of your time here? Another one bites a dust- by Queen

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Become a famous ballerina • Shock us with her many talents Otherwise known as: • Chou Chou Will be remembered for: • Swearing in front of the whole of Primary

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IORVIHI LOVETH Any unusual talents? Eeeemmmmm I think eating How would you like to be remembered? For my love of being with friends, laughing and dancing. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Going to France, spending time with my family, having fun with my friends and riding the train every morning. What song reminds you of your time here? Adore you by Miley Cyrus

NATIONALITY: Nigerian INTERESTS: Dancing and laughing FAVOURITE PLACE: My Granddad’s house

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Hmmm interesting question working in the bank and having fun with my family.

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Like school. ;) Otherwise known as: • Tweety :D :D Will be remembered for: • Being a girl who is wired and nice

CHRISTOPHER MAZZONE Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He insults books...how dare he? Most likely to... • Make fun of me and say, “I’m sorry... actually no, I’m not”. Otherwise known as: • Justin Bieber. Will be remembered for: • Being a cool, and a weird person • Letting people touch his awsome hair, even if it is annoying.

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INTERESTS: Pumpkin pie, bananas and baseball. FAVOURITE PLACE: New York City, America.

About Me: Usually had a hair cut that looked like Justin Bieber in his early years. Any plans for the future? I plan to become a chemist. Any unusual talents? When I have too much sugar, I just stare at a wall. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I see my self starting my first job.

DANIEL MAZZONE

NATIONALITY: Swiss INTERESTS: Science, Baseball FAVOURITE PLACE: Geneva

About Me: I have lived in Switzerland my whole life.I have family in the USA. Any plans for the future? Win a Nobel Prize? Any unusual talents? I can recite pi to the 35th decimal. How would you like to be remembered? As Daniel, the outspoken one.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? A science lab?

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • Daniel always says “guy”. Least likely to... • Have no opinion and be lost for words. • Give up an argument, even if he knows he is wrong.

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Can’t pick, too many good ones.

EZEKIEL MBERU

NATIONALITY: Kenyan. INTERESTS: Piloting or hunting. FAVOURITE PLACE: Nairobi.

About Me: I have an interest in vet medicine, piloting or trucking. Any unusual talents? Make animal sounds

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He is beefy. Most likely job: • A Pilot

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Summer camp 2013.

Otherwise known as: • Eza

What song reminds you of your time here? He`s a pirate.

Quotes • Don`t say it Lyo. The pun will be terrible

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Australia.

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IRIS MEHRABIAN Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She a beefy queen. Most likely to... • Fangirl?? • Blame someone for something that they haven’t done. • Steal peoples’ food.

NATIONALITY: Swiss, Armenian. INTERESTS: Reading, eating, music, gymnastics.

• Always getting good grades in everything. • The way she says, “What!” About Me: I was born in Geneva and was in the Swiss public system until last year, when I finished primary school. and moved to BSG.

Otherwise known as: • Beefy queen. • Fooooooood. Will be remembered for: • Hitting Ezekiel in the face with a badminton racket.

EWAN MESA Any plans for the future? To have my own skate-shop. How would you like to be remembered? As a person. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Last year’s camp. What song reminds you of your time here? Pink Floyd, “Another brick in the wall.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? King of the World?

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NATIONALITY: Swiss/Scottish. INTERESTS: Skateboarding/Street Art/ SnowBoard. FAVOURITE PLACE: Plainpalais skate-park.

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He has 2988 songs on his ipod. Most likely to... • Say shut up! Otherwise known as: • Cornelius. Will be remembered for: • Atomic taco.

VARSHINEE

NATIONALITY: Indian INTERESTS: Music and Art FAVOURITE PLACE: Tamilnadu

SATHYANARAYANAN About Me: My name is Varshinee and i am 12 years old . My ambition in life is to go to Cambridge university and become a paediatrician. Any plans for the future? Make a difference in this world How would you like to be remembered? A good human being who helped those in need

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Be honest • A good friend. • Always be kind • Always stands up for people • Keep a secret for her whole life time My Quotes • A pencil ,A paper , A child and A teacher can turn the world upside down

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Working in a hospital in India

NATIONALITY: English/Morrocain INTERESTS: Drumming / music / Gta 5 / Athletics FAVOURITE PLACE: Essex, England

About Me: I lived in England until 11 then I moved to Geneva and used to attend a school in Ferney but changed to BSG because the French was too difficult Any plans for the future? To hopefully go to a University in London

ADAM THORN Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • That adam does glitches on gta Most likely to... • Do a glitch on gta Otherwise known as: • The Legend Drummer

Any unusual talents? I find glitches and cheats for video games

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MICHAEL TSHILOMBO Friends Say...

NATIONALITY: Democratic Republic of Congo INTERESTS: Soccer,basketball and Fifa FAVOURITE PLACE: Anywhere i can play football

Any plans for the future? Soccer star hopefully

Least likely to... • Take selfies • Have nothing to say

Any unusual talents? Jumping over people

Most likely to... • Be good to people • To break rules • Have a laugh with me in class

How would you like to be remembered? A BSG legend What song reminds you of your time here? Example kids again

Otherwise known as: • Mike

Comments

Excellent at football Glenn Bucagu

NICHOLAS YU About Me: I am 14 years old. I don’t really talk much at all. I have some great talents, I can draw animals and Dinosaurs really well and I can make paper dinosaurs. I know a lot about Dinosaurs and my favorite films are Jurassic Park and How to train your dragon. My favorite sport is badminton. Any plans for the future? For my future, I was thinking about becoming a paleontologist (a person who studies dinosaur bones). That is because I have great knowledge of dinosaurs. Or maybe I could be an Artist, because I am good at Arts and Crafts. I don’t know which one to choose but I know that I can do them both.

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NATIONALITY: Singaporean INTERESTS: Dinosaurs, dragons and drawing FAVOURITE PLACE: Singapore Zoo and Bird Park

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Talk a lot or not be too serious. Most likely to... • Read a book on animals. • Draw dinosaurs and make paper animals • Be a pillar of strength when his friends need him Otherwise known as: • Dinosaur guy, dance master general

LYO YUSON

NATIONALITY: Filipino. INTERESTS: Computers, video games, acting, jokes. FAVOURITE PLACE: Home or any place with a computer.

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He has a salamnder Least likely to... • Stop making puns. Most likely to... • To be come a comedian Otherwise known as: • Lyopatra Will be remembered for: • His addiction to Sushi!

NATIONALITY: Pakistani INTERESTS: Acting, music,eating and movies FAVOURITE PLACE: Italy, Rome and the fridge

About Me: My name is Sumayya and I am 12 years old, I was born in Pakistan, Islamabad and I love to eat and work hard :) I love to have fun, I love to laugh!!! and I also love acting Any unusual talents? Can keep my eyes open FOREVER!!! How would you like to be remembered? As a LEGEND

About Me: I’m Lyo. I’m a 13-year-old crazy person known for my hair, computer stuff, acting, terrible jokes and being strange... But also awesome, intelligent, funny, right? Any unusual talents? Making jokes that everybody hates, I don’t know why. How would you like to be remembered? For being awesome and smart. Hopefully...

SUMAYYA ZAHID Friends Say... Most likely to... • Laugh a lot!!!!!!! • Apologizes a lot Quotes • Sorry • Wow Will be remembered for: • Her laugh!!!!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? A very famous person living my dream

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KS4 Students

BENJAMIN ABIMBOLA About Me: I am 14 years old. I moved from Nairobi to Geneva 9 months ago. I have two older brothers one of whom is studying in London. Any plans for the future? Graduate from University in the UK or US

NATIONALITY: Nigerian FAVOURITE PLACE: Home

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He can play the guitar. • He wants to be a pilot or study medicine. Most likely to... • Be late to school.

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Being at home. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Studying for my masters.

EDWARD ALBERT About Me: I may not be regarded as a serious individual however I do take things seriously, most of the time. I have trouble understanding what other people think and am not the best person to ask for advice Any unusual talents? I can read How would you like to be remembered? As that dude What is your favourite memory of your time here? Doing work

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NATIONALITY: Ugandan INTERESTS: sleeping, eating, reading, basketball in that order FAVOURITE PLACE: Murchison falls national park

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He’s a really good writer - can create a great wee story in 10 minutes. Least likely to... • Remember where he put his homework Otherwise known as: • Oh Eddy....

NATIONALITY: Rwandese INTERESTS: Football, Music, Books, TV Shows FAVOURITE PLACE: New York, Old Trafford, Estadio do Maracana About Me: I have relish for the concept of Wi-fi

GLENN BUCAGU Friends Say...

Any plans for the future? To become a professional football player

Will be remembered for: • Introducing his talk, “I was going to call this ‘In defence of Jeremy Clarkson.’ Now it’s called ‘Jeremy Clarkson.’”

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Spending time with friends and playing late night football

Comments

Good at Football Ashley Boniface

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Having graduated “Uni” and playing football

NATIONALITY: American INTERESTS: Basketball, Music, Dancing FAVOURITE PLACE: New York City (my hometowm)

About Me: I’m an aspiring professional basketball player, and a dancer on the side. Any plans for the future? Go to University in the States, enter the NBA Draft, ultimately become an NBA star. Any unusual talents? I can learn any style of dance within a week, but my favorite is breakdancing.

ANDRE COLAS What is your favourite memory of your time here? Anytime I don’t get homework. What song reminds you of your time here? Crooked Smile - J. Cole Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I see myself playing in the NBA for the New York Knicks, and proving to everyone, and myself, that I made it.

How would you like to be remembered? I want to be remembered as a good basketball player and an even better person.

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FRANCESCA COSS Any plans for the future? To travel the World!!! What is your favourite memory of your time here? Mucking about with the mud after the soil erosion experiment. The snow ball fights.

NATIONALITY: Irish and British INTERESTS: Skiing, netball, music and films FAVOURITE PLACE: The Mountains and the coast

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Fulfill her ambitions: what hard work and perseverance. Otherwise known as: • Frankie

What song reminds you of your time here? The elements song

Will be remembered for: • All her hard work and crazy laugh!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? On an adventure!

Comments

Keep calm and carry on! Mr. Daniel Lille

SHRAVEEN DHALLADOO Any plans for the future? I want to study in a good university in either Canada or USA. I want to pursue my studies in Finance and start a career being a Financial Analyst What is your favourite memory of your time here? Dropping the swag de poule bass with TI and Chevy. What song reminds you of your time here? Stomae- Papaoutai Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I see myself in my own yacht, drinking vodka and watching Liverpool play live at Anfield

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NATIONALITY: Mauritian INTERESTS: Football, Arab money FAVOURITE PLACE: Dubai and Pereybere

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Slap you Otherwise known as: • Dhallad

Comments

Liverpool is not that good... Glenn Bucagu

Amazin Timothy Inkoom

NATIONALITY: French/ British INTERESTS: Music,sushi, shopping FAVOURITE PLACE: London

EMILY DUBUISSON

Friends Say...

Will be remembered for: • Her amazing smile

Bet you didn’t know... • That she sits on the stage • She is an amazing singer • EGGGGS

Any plans for the future? I am hoping to get into a music school.

Least likely to... • To not sit on the stage

What is your favourite memory of your time here? The history Berlin trip 2013.

Most likely to... • Sit on the stage with Gianna • To sing on stage for the rest of her life Otherwise known as: • Em • Gianna’s minion

NATIONALITY: English/German INTERESTS: sex drugs and rock n roll

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She has a pet Hobbit Least likely to... • Be anywhere else than on the stage Otherwise known as: • Rapist • Basant Tyagi • Thom • Baby goose • Yolo swaggins McMuffin

GIANNA HARNESS

• Creating the Basant Tyagi fan club • Her voice and her sweetness • Eggs Any unusual talents? I can telepathically talk to Emily

What song reminds you of your time here? “Heroin”Performed by The Velvet Underground

Will be remembered for: • Creating the Basant Tyagi fan club

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KIM HYOUNG JOO Any plans for the future? Go back to Korea for studying Any unusual talents? Training sing a song How would you like to be remembered? Improving my future

NATIONALITY: Korea INTERESTS: Sings, Games, Exercise, Clothes FAVOURITE PLACE: Clothes shop, PC room

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Fail the maths paper. Most likely to... • Succeed. Will be remembered for: • His excellent good style.

What is your favourite memory of your time here? When I improve my English skill What song reminds you of your time here? Instrumental Core - The Angels Among Demons

TIMOTHY INKOOM

NATIONALITY: Ghanaian and Ugandan INTERESTS: Basketball, piano and Music FAVOURITE PLACE: Ghana-Accra

Any plans for the future? Thinking of becoming a lawyer and become successfull with my debating skills

Friends Say...

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Singing SWAG DE POULE with Chevy and Dhallad

Otherwise known as: • TI, Timkoon

What song reminds you of your time here? Antiserum & Mayhem- Hustle Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Nice tuxedo, stylish shoes, awesome car...

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Most likely to... • Play for Chicago Bulls

OLIVIA IYAMAH

NATIONALITY: American (Californian) INTERESTS: WiFi, music, reading and bands FAVOURITE PLACE: California

About Me: I’m 15 years old, have lived in Switzerland since I was born and I am considered quite tall for my age. I have 3 pretty chill siblings and they might as well be models. Any unusual talents? I can squeal internally.I can eat spaghetti 4 times a day.

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Hold a grudge. • To speak her mind when she is mad. • To become and international model. Otherwise known as: • Olive, Oli, Livie, Liv.

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Dancing with friends in the bathroom, and laughing till you gain a six pack.

NATIONALITY: Ethiopian INTERESTS: Dance, Designing and fashion FAVOURITE PLACE: Ethiopia and Dubai

AKLESIA KIFLEMARIAM

Any plans for the future? I would like to work in video media. Any unusual talents? As awkward as it sounds I can fold my tongue and stick it to each other without having to support it with my teeth. What is your favourite memory of your time here? I have a lot of funny memories with friends, but I have to say Economics class with Olivia and Berk has been amazing.

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She is really brave at via ferrata. Otherwise known as: • IKEA. Will be remembered for: • Being the only girl in class at the start of term. • Her lushes hair.

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GEORGIA LLYWARCH

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Shopping, sports and holidays FAVOURITE PLACE: Chester, UK

About Me: I am 16. I like shopping with my friends. I like traveling and visiting new places. I’ve been to seven different schools in England and France. I joined BSG in April. Any unusual talents? I can do the splits. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I want to be living and working in London.

ARCHANA MADHAV Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She is sooo frank!! :) Most likely to... • To be the worlds most awesome person • To be cool and chill about life • To be a world famous scientist by the time she’s 25! Otherwise known as: • Archie Will be remembered for: • Her amazing drive and enthusiasm

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NATIONALITY: Indian INTERESTS: CHOCOLATE❣ and some other less important stuff. FAVOURITE PLACE: Sydney ♥

Comments

You and Fabio are the greatest when it comes to photos :) berbells.. (by Hayley) Mr. Daniel Lille

Any plans for the future? Biological Studies (Medicine) What song reminds you of your time here? Eminem- Lose yourself

NATIONALITY: Kenyan INTERESTS: Food, Travelling, Reading, Benedict Cumberbatch FAVOURITE PLACE: Haven’t found it yet About Me: Born in Kenya moved to Geneva almost 4 years ago.I love and appreciate good food, enjoy peace and quiet and would love to live anywhere but in Geneva. How would you like to be remembered? As someone who learnt from her mistakes What song reminds you of your time here? Just keep swimming- Dory (Finding Nemo)

VALENTINE MBERU Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She is actually a kangaroo in disguise. Favourite Quotes • ‘I’m feeling a bit rumbly in my tummy.’ Winne the Pooh. Most likely to... • Steal all of your pens -_• Meet Channing Tatum Will be remembered for: • The ski trip :)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Independent and earning my own money

BERK OZTURK

NATIONALITY: Turkish INTERESTS: Playing video games FAVOURITE PLACE: Home

About Me: My name is Berk. I am 14 years old and I am from Turkey. I love playing video games. I started playing when I was 3 years old. I went to Belgium, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland.

What is your favourite memory of your time here? My first day in Geneva

Any plans for the future? To have 1000 video games

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In Germany as a truck driver

Any unusual talents? I can do 2 things at the same time

Friends Say...

How would you like to be remembered? The most handsome boy in the school

What song reminds you of your time here? French songs

Most likely to... • Play video games

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SABAH PHILLIPS Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She has triple jointed little toes O.o Most likely to... • Make you laugh • Wipe her dirty hands and feet on you. • To be the greatest mastermind spy!

NATIONALITY: British FAVOURITE PLACE: My bed

Any unusual talents? Amazing back crackerer What is your favourite memory of your time here? Berlin trip

Otherwise known as: • Sabba Will be remembered for: • Loving the hegg

KOKETSO RANTA About Me: I love doing unusual things Any plans for the future? Study engineering Any unusual talents? Double jointed fingers What is your favourite memory of your time here? Losing the basketball match What song reminds you of your time here? Worst Behavior - Drake

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NATIONALITY: South African INTERESTS: Singing and drawing FAVOURITE PLACE: Burger King (Airport)

Comments

I rate your dreadlocks highly Glenn Bucagu

NATIONALITY: Filipino INTERESTS: Computer games, Badminton FAVOURITE PLACE: California, Orange County

DAVID ELROND ROMAN

About Me: I like to play video games, spend time with friends and try to make everyone laugh. I can be angry sometimes but usually in a very hyper active crazy mood!

What song reminds you of your time here? Keane - Somewhere only we know

Any plans for the future? Become a professional gamer

Friends Say...

How would you like to be remembered? As a class clown

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Somewhere over the rainbow

Most likely to... • Become a millionaire!

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Going swimming

NATIONALITY: Dutch, American, French INTERESTS: Learning FAVOURITE PLACE: School

Friends Say... Most likely to... • To be become a successful entrepreneur and earn millions! Otherwise known as: • Timmaayy • Swag • Thimoty • Sauer

TIMOTHY SAUER About Me: I like to sleep What is your favourite memory of your time here? Berlin

Will be remembered for: • Having swag...

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HAYLEY TOWNSEND Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She can’t cook rice • She owns a twilight poster Least likely to... • Be a cat hater ;) Most likely to... • Be seen dressed as gandulf • Eat a whooole chicken • Sing wrecking ball with creepy eyes at you

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Benedict Cumberbatch, FAVOURITE PLACE: The bottom of an ice cream tub.

Quotes • Do you share a brain with an antelope? Will be remembered for: • The fun on the ski trip :) What song reminds you of your time here? We didn’t start the fire.

Otherwise known as: • YOSHI

SARAH TSHILOMBO Friends Say... Most likely to... • Point out if I’ve done an equation wrong. • Write self praises in my math books. Will be remembered for: • Sitting next to me in math class. Guess who? ;) • Helping me in ICT ;)

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NATIONALITY: Congolese INTERESTS: Music, Movies,Travel and Sleep FAVOURITE PLACE: Any country in Africa

About Me: I am obsessed with watching TV shows and Movies and am always on my phone. Any plans for the future? To go on a world tour to all 7 continents.

CHEVANNE XUEREB

NATIONALITY: Jamaican/Maltese INTERESTS: Music and Rock Climbing FAVOURITE PLACE: Clarendon,Jamaica

Friends Say...

About Me: I’m a chill guy who loves all his friends

Least likely to... • Get an A* on his french oral exam

How would you like to be remembered? The Bff ever

Most likely to... • Be married by the time he’s 21

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Spending time with Ma Bff Peebles

Otherwise known as: • Chevy

What song reminds you of your time here? Foulilaba with Dhallad et TI

Will be remembered for: • Fat Sam - well played!

NATIONALITY: Singaporean INTERESTS: Magic ,Yoyo , Gaming, Anime, Manga FAVOURITE PLACE: Home

ALEXANDER YU

About Me: Hanging out with friends and gaming Any plans for the future? Finish Military Service and go to University Any unusual talents? Maybe but it seems normal to me How would you like to be remembered? Funny

What song reminds you of your time here? Mirror- Justin Timberlake because someone keeps singing it in maths class Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In University

Friends Say... Will be remembered for: • Being very funny in Bugsy

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Chemistry Experiments

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A-level Students

VANESSA ALBERTOLLI Any plans for the future? Travel the world! Perhaps with Megan? What is your favourite memory of your time here? London Geo trip What song reminds you of your time here? Highway to Hell - AC/DC Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In a house-boat

NATIONALITY: Australian, Italian, and Argentinian INTERESTS: Travel, Writing FAVOURITE PLACE: Planet Earth

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • In Year 4 she acted as a dog so that she would get one ;) Most likely to... • Travel the world and never have a ‘proper’ job • Live in a house-boat Otherwise known as: • Nessa • Ness

SAMANTHA BARRIE Friends Say... Otherwise known as: • A semi-sweet biscuit (known in the USA as a “cookie” that originated in the United Kingdom and is popular worldwide. The term “digestive” is derived from the belief that they had antacid properties due to the use of sodium bicarbonate when they were first developed. • Sam ;) • Sam ;) Will be remembered for: • Her purple hair ;) • Poking me constantly • Our Harry Potter conversations

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Any plans for the future? Working... Any unusual talents? I can play many brass instruments. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? With a job, hopefully.

NATIONALITY: Scottish INTERESTS: Sleeping FAVOURITE PLACE: My bed

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Banter, Football, more banter, Drumming, more banter, GYM, more banter FAVOURITE PLACE: anywhere where there is banter

ALASTAIR BEVERIDGE

About Me: 18 years old, six foot, multicoloured eyes, seeking female, shorter, nice figure and complexion, interested in partying and having a wild time. Oh this isn’t a dating website.... awkward..

Friends Say...

Any plans for the future? Whilst walking with my cat through a forest , I will stumble across the missing Malaysian plane, and all the governments will give me lots of money and I will retire from my long career of finding missing planes.

Otherwise known as: • The Arch Bishop of Banterbury • The radish • THE TAAAAAANK • Jeremy

Most likely to... • Get punched • Eat a whole packet of ham/ chicken/turkey • Get punched twice

What song reminds you of your time here? “Don’t sit down cause I’ve moved your chair” - Arctic Monkeys

JULIAN CANLAS

NATIONALITY: Filipino INTERESTS: Sleeping FAVOURITE PLACE: My bed

Friends Say... Most likely to... • To be your parteyyyy buddy • Send poetry in the middle of the night Otherwise known as: • Jules <3 • Julie-fly • Salty Asian #2 Will be remembered for: • Hair • His four identical brothers ;-)

Any plans for the future? In a cocoon to become a butterfly when I’m not cute anymore. How would you like to be remembered? Having the mental strength to not shout at the A2 girls who’ve been whispering how ugly your attire is out of spite and jealousy. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Tumblr king of poems

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LIAM DEEHAN Friends Say... Most likely to... • Become a millionaire • Become a football manager. • Beat up a grandma *Celtic fans* Otherwise known as: • Boss • Paul Weller • L.i.am Will be remembered for: • His accent ;) • His awesome attitude • His “Oh I’ve failed it”, but gets an A....

PATRICIA DELA PENA About Me: I’m a vindictive old man who kinda-sorta wants to make movies, tinker with props and rub elbows with cranky celebrities for a living. Any unusual talents? I can pick things up with my toes like a monkey. How would you like to be remembered? Salty Asian #1 Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Hopefully getting started in the entertainment industry and not looking for a second job on Craigslist whilst working 8-hour shifts at

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NATIONALITY: Scottish INTERESTS: Celtic and music FAVOURITE PLACE: Celtic Park

About Me: 16 years old, from Glasgow Any plans for the future? Hopefully go to university What song reminds you of your time here? The Enemy - Away from here Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Who knows?

NATIONALITY: Filipino-American INTERESTS: Watching whole seasons of TV shows in one sitting instead of doing homework.

Starbucks in a futile attempt to pay off student loans.

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Go to Hollywood Will be remembered for: • Taking awesome photos • “Hey Guurrl” • Queen of Sass.

NATIONALITY: Danish INTERESTS: Music FAVOURITE PLACE: BSG, of course!

Any unusual talents? I’m a happy person, always, forever & ever!

CÉSAR DYRBERG Friends Say... Most likely to... • Take over the world

What is your favourite memory of your time here? History, French & Math classes. What song reminds you of your time here? Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall

VLADIMIR GEORGIEV

NATIONALITY: Bulgaria INTERESTS: Computer Science

Any plans for the future? To work in a computer engineering company.

Friends Say... Will be remembered for: • The ski trip

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Ski trip Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Working in my own virtual reality world!

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MIA HARNESS Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • Her head is the size of a pea.. Most likely to... • Eat an entire avocado in one sitting • Eat mangoes • And then eat another avocado just because

INTERESTS: LIFE FAVOURITE PLACE: Holy Cow

Will be remembered for: • Being a fashion goddess What is your favourite memory of your time here? 2012-2013 chemistry class :’) What song reminds you of your time here? ‘Man on Earth’ -DOGR

Otherwise known as: • Karl Duffy’s assistant • The abuser • The fashion queen • PretzelPretzel • Schnitzel • Study tips queen

MEGAN HAYLOCK Friends Say... Most likely to... • End up working in a natural history museum :) <3 x Otherwise known as: • Pascal • Faith • Megs • George Will be remembered for: • Her love for television shows and Disney movies :D • Being hated by her own iPhone :’) • DO YOU WANNA BUILD A SNOW MAN??

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NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Netball, Baking, Writing FAVOURITE PLACE: The Beach!!!

Comments

Born in an insane asylum... still don’t know how she escaped. Vanessa Albertolli

Any plans for the future? Travel the world in a camper van! If anyone wants to tag along... The more the merrier! Any unusual talents? Can touch tip of nose with my tongue! :D Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Alive, hopefully...

NATIONALITY: English INTERESTS: Theatre, Computer games, skiing FAVOURITE PLACE: Somewhere

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Do the life quite goodly • Become a football star • Correct your mistakes • Use long words to try and sound intelligent

THOMAS HAYLOCK Any plans for the future? Survive Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In the jungles of Antarctica, hunting sheep.

Will be remembered for: • Always sharing his food! Thanks Tom :-D

NATIONALITY: Russian INTERESTS: Wakeboard and Gaming FAVOURITE PLACE: Wakeboard club and Moscow

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Have a laughing fit • Punch someone

ANTON IOURIEV About Me: 18 years old, from Moscow. Any plans for the future? Crush the system... yea...

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SARAH IRWIN

NATIONALITY: Swiss/ British INTERESTS: Mainly netball and performing (singing, acting and dancing) :D FAVOURITE PLACE: My bed

Friends Say...

Comments

Most likely to... • ....want to build a snowman.. • Mess up our poster Otherwise known as: • Serah not Sarah Will be remembered for: • Her netball • Her friendly sibling arguments with Alastair... • Starting a Monday tradition that ends after a few weeks • The fall on the last day of the ski trip.

THOR KITUYI Otherwise known as: • Thor God of Thunder, Son of Odin, Brother of Loki Will be remembered for: • His kebab days

Comments

Is it a kebab day today Thor? Sarah Irwin

Any plans for the future? Get a job.

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Vanessa Albertolli

What is your favourite memory of your time here? The ski trip: -Xavier forgetting his skis at school making a 3hr journey into 6.5hrs because of it... -the moment when there was a little jump and everyone fell or almost fell over What song reminds you of your time here? Naa Nanananaaaa Nanananaaa nananana... or however it goes ;) Thank you Devin for finally finding the actual song!

NATIONALITY: Norwegian INTERESTS: Thor the movie FAVOURITE PLACE: Asgard

Friends Say...

Any unusual talents? Handling The Hammer.

Best described as a tornado of madness.

JEFFREY KOPPANYI

INTERESTS: Skateboarding, horse riding, surfing the internet

About Me: I’m an AS student studying Maths, Chemistry, Physics and French. I would say that learning is a hobby of mine, I find knowledge is empowering. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Ski trip 2013 and Normandy trip 2011 Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? After university, I can see myself in some of sort scientific career path but i’m not exactly sure what yet as there’s so much to choose from.

Friends Say... Otherwise known as: • Jeff- thought I might as well put the obvious one down ;) Will be remembered for: • His debates :) • Pulling my chair away and helping me off the ground after... :P • Strange school habits: eating cereal, brushing teeth in the library...

Comments

Morning Jeff!.... *Silence* :( Aimée Lancaster

AIMÉE LANCASTER

NATIONALITY: British/Polish INTERESTS: Dance, singing, acting, performing! FAVOURITE PLACE: England

Friends Say... Will be remembered for: • Singing in English class! • Helping me skate • Being very clumsy • The “rare” blond moments that happen every day...

Comments

Our Thursday not-so-traditions ;) Sarah Irwin

Any plans for the future? Move to England and tour the world What is your favourite memory of your time here? Finding the na nanana song!

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MICHAEL MARTINEZ What is your favourite memory of your time here? Having my hat confiscated by Mrs Sundaram then having it fumigated by Mrs Lavelle-Munt!

NATIONALITY: Argentinian/English/Irish INTERESTS: Music and painting

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Take off his hat!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Living on an organic farm

FAITH MAZZONE Any plans for the future? Working in Programming/Game Design or the Dean of Cat University. I was hired for my puns. Any unusual talents? Eye wiggling. Snake-hands making. Overuse of puns. Sarcasm. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Realising that I am actually Molly and Molly is actually I. What song reminds you of your time here? Jenny Was a Friend of Mine - The Killers

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NATIONALITY: Swiss

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Loister’s Guest Room with Molly and cat(s).

Friends Say... Will be remembered for: • Her Mozzarella sandwiches at lunch ;) • Tripping a lot, and somehow EPICALLY managing not to fall. • Her amazing piano and guitar skills! • Loving video games • Her wit and humour • Your broken shoes

NATIONALITY: Tanzanian INTERESTS: Football, Gaming and Music

GERALD MWANDANDILA

Any plans for the future? Hopefully stay alive What song reminds you of your time here? Do i wanna know Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? That’s too far ahead..

Friends Say... Otherwise known as: • MWANDANDILA! Will be remembered for: • Letting me borrow your hat #swag

DANIEL NAZAROV

NATIONALITY: Russian FAVOURITE PLACE: Moscow

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Become an actor or run his own multi-million business

Any plans for the future? Of course.

Otherwise known as: • The OLD MAN Will be remembered for: • #BESTIES! • Internal life and the berries! • “HIS FACE!” • Being very talented!

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GIOVANNA PARIYO

NATIONALITY: Ugandan INTERESTS: Swimming, Music, TV Shows, Pop culture FAVOURITE PLACE: Home (Uganda) and Cote d’Azur/ French Riviera

About Me: I am studying A-level Maths, English and Economics and Business. I hope to study commerce at University in Canada.

Friends Say...

What song reminds you of your time here? Youth (Disco Fries remix) - Foxes

Will be remembered for: • Always having a smile on her face :)

Most likely to... • Listen patiently, reflect and reach her own conclusions

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Owning my own business.

PETER PARIYO Friends Say... Most likely to... • Spoil a show • Say- ahhhhh i made a mistake Otherwise known as: • P.TA • PE-TA Will be remembered for: • AH am sorry • Ahhh I made a mistake

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NATIONALITY: Ugandan INTERESTS: Sleep, Playing football, Eating FAVOURITE PLACE: Home

About Me: Love to dance, sing, eat, play, read fiction books How would you like to be remembered? The average schooler What is your favourite memory of your time here? Playing football outside

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Gym, guitar, homework obvs.

XAVIER PLANCHETTE

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Win peace prize Most likely to... • Fall face first • Get picked up by the cops

Any plans for the future? Passing my exams. What is your favourite memory of your time here? There are so many!

Otherwise known as: • Xav Xav :) Will be remembered for: • Forgetting his skis when we are going skiing for 5 days...

NATIONALITY: British and Irish INTERESTS: Reading, writing, travelling, crafting, historical dramas, theatre. FAVOURITE PLACE: Costa Rica

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She has a hint of ginger in her hair.. Most likely to... • Be the best vet in the history of vets Otherwise known as: • Alexandra Will be remembered for: • Watching Pretty Women with me ;)

ALEX RIDLEY Comments

Our Thursday not-so traditional traditions ;) Sarah Irwin

Any plans for the future? Go to vet school, travel the world, and live somewhere exotic. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Heart dissections in Bio. Sarah planking and snouting during study week. Playing Witch’s House in the Library. What song reminds you of your time here? Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall

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DANIEL ROMAN About Me: I’m about 1000 years old. I’m a Time Lord travelling through space and time, exploring and saving every creature and corner of the universe with random people that I lure into my tardis. Any plans for the future? #yoloswagging Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I see myself living on earth, well I hope I am, and I’ll be with (a) dog/ ssssssssssssss.

NATIONALITY: Time Lord INTERESTS: Music, series, being lazy, games, animes FAVOURITE PLACE: Gallifrey

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Win at Mario Kart Most likely to... • LIE ABOUT EVERYTHING! • Lick all over my face • Be a potato Will be remembered for: • Having a tantrum after losing at Super Mario Bros • His heart kebab

DEVIN STANLEY-JONES About Me: “If the inborn human yearning for liberty could be given a name, I can say without reservation that it’s name would be Devin Stanley-Jones. Or possibly something like Maximus Awesomeson. But probably that first one.” - Abraham Lincoln How would you like to be remembered? Vaguely, so nobody can testify What song reminds you of your time here? I Got My Locs On - Ice Cube

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NATIONALITY: Californian INTERESTS: Like literally everything FAVOURITE PLACE: Mrs. Sundaram’s office

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In a mirror or other reflective surface

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Procrastinate enough to end up not finishing this yearbook page Otherwise known as: • Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter Will be remembered for: • His moments of brilliance.

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: none FAVOURITE PLACE: Anywhere with cats

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She is partial to a cat or two...

LOIS SUCHLEY Comments

Hey gurl heyyy Molly Townsend

Most likely to... • Live in a house with about 100 cats :) • Hug me Otherwise known as: • Josephina the big fat girl! • What are you, a pioneer? • Zuschlag ! • Castiel Will be remembered for: • Praising mycobacterium tubercules

MOLLY TOWNSEND

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: None FAVOURITE PLACE: Innsbruck

Friends Say...

Comments

Least likely to... • Give me a hug • Eat with you

Hehe hi!

Most likely to... • Own a few cats... ;) • Ask me if I’ve seen the latest episode.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH EATING AVOCADOS?!?!?!

Otherwise known as: • Dean Winchester • Moo

Lois Suchley

Why hello there dear molly Gianna Harness

Mia Harness

What song reminds you of your time here? Leave The bourbon on the shelf

Will be remembered for: • Eat all the food.

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ABDULLAH ZAHID Friends Say...

NATIONALITY: Pakistani INTERESTS: Movies, Pool, Gym FAVOURITE PLACE: Rome, Italy

• Being Drake.

Most likely to... • Rule the world- because he ‘owns this school’ :P

How would you like to be remembered? As myself..

Otherwise known as: • Azzie :) • DOO DOO • Dullah • AZ • Abby • Abdudu

What is your favourite memory of your time here? All the immature giggles in the middle of the class.

Will be remembered for: • His love for music and his singing! :) • Saying ‘gains’ just a bit too many times • Singing out of tune

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Two words, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Most likely to win an Olympic medal. Sarah Irwin

Most likely to travel into space. Jeffrey Koppanyi

Teacher most likely to be a Super Hero in disguise. Mr. Mark Fitzgerald

Teachers and Staff

MS. RACHEAL BROWNING About Me: I moved with my family to the Alps in 2011 and it is here that we have decided to settle. My husband runs a snowboard / ski hire and repair shop in the ski resort of Morzine. I am a qualified secondary teacher of art having taught previously in a private school in England and would love to teach the subject again. What song reminds you of your time here? I have a long drive to work and particularly like the song ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams which lifts my mood on those grey mornings.

MS. KERRY COMPTON Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • I got you the Secret Santa Japanese DVD I think you thought was a dead weird present! (But it’s good, honest!) Most likely to... • Help you in any subject you need help with!!

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NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Art, textile design, mixed media painting, snowboarding, gardening FAVOURITE PLACE: The French Alps.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I would like to run creative workshops for people to learn to draw and paint and eventually have my own studio where I can produce work of my own.

Comments

Love those stage props, especially the phones! Mr. Fiona Crawford

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Skiing, Walking and spending time with friends and family. FAVOURITE PLACE: Montriond Lake

What song reminds you of your time here? ‘Beautiful Day’ by Elbow. I feel blessed to wake up in such a lovely place.

NATIONALITY: Scottish INTERESTS: art, photography, good natured disagreements, cycling FAVOURITE PLACE: Scottish Highlands come high up the list About Me: Never wanted to be a teacher; it was all a happy accident. Any plans for the future? Do the via ferrata at Fort l’Ecluse before summer. What is your favourite memory of your time here? The day to day discussions with the students; getting to know them better. They’re interesting and so is most of what they say and write. What song reminds you of your time here? Allez Allez Allez by Camille

NATIONALITY: British. INTERESTS: Climbing. Cycling. Motor-biking. Travelling. FAVOURITE PLACE: Greek island of Kalymnos. My garden.

About Me: Born and bred in Leeds. Englishman and British.

MR. FIONA CRAWFORD Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I find it difficult to visual beyond 2-3 years. If back in Glasgow, I’ll be trying to remember what the sky looked like blue.

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Voluntarily phone or text someone Most likely to... • Write highly entertaining emails in the wee hours of the morning

MR. PAUL DAWSON What song reminds you of your time here? It’s still ‘Universal Soldier’ by Donovan.

Any plans for the future? See England win the Rugby World Cup in 2015.Spend time with my brother and his family in N.Z.Cycle across the USA.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? On my sofa.

Any unusual talents? Zero.

Most likely to... • To be very cool

What is your favourite memory of your time here? The via ferrata on last years KS3 trip.

Friends Say...

Otherwise known as: • Mr D

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MR. MARK FITZGERALD Any plans for the future? To open a Fish & Chip shop in Geneva Any unusual talents? I used to be able to stand on my head and spin!! How would you like to be remembered? I would like to be remembered as someone who had something to say and wasn’t afraid to say it in public.

NATIONALITY: Irish INTERESTS: Rugby, Movies, Travel FAVOURITE PLACE: Barbados

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? 2 years from a big milestone!!

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Eat fish Most likely to... • Open a Subways franchise. Otherwise known as: • Fitzy

What is your favourite memory of your time here? Winning the staff basketball match versus the students

MS. LOUISE FOGARTY About Me: Psychology, English, and Citizenship teacher. Any plans for the future? To keep working hard and learning from my peers and the students at BSG. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Too many to choose from! This school year: Anton’s presentation on ‘Hairy Women’; Sarah & Alastair gifting me a chocolate bear; the warm welcome back I received from all the students & my colleagues in Feb; Yr 8’s brilliant detective stories; and Bugsy Malone.

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NATIONALITY: Irish INTERESTS: walking my dogs; knitting; spending time with family & friends. FAVOURITE PLACE: Home

What song reminds you of your time here? Adele ‘Rolling in the Deep’ just because it was the most played song on the radio when I started working at BSG!

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Buy you Cadbury creme eggs, eat them because you weren’t in, but buy you more anyway. Maybe a new definition for “integrity” (since you never expected any in the first place). Thanks: ) • Buy you lots of Chocolate and Peppermint Tea!!

MS. SARAH GOODYER

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Skiing, triathlons, road cycling, sports in general! FAVOURITE PLACE: Lake Annecy

Friends Say...

Any plans for the future? Buying a chalet in the mountains. What is your favourite memory of your time here? My favourite memory is from the Year 5/6 trip to Chamonix. We had a fantastic day looking at the glacier and ice caves. Although there was a lot of moaning from the children about walking up 420 steps!

Least likely to... • To eat anything containing cream! Will be remembered for: • Being incredibly organised!

What song reminds you of your time here? The tickling song! Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I have no idea!

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Talking about Pickelhaube when not drawing Comics FAVOURITE PLACE: Isle of Man, Putney 33 Century Comic Shop

MR. JOHN HUTCHESON

Any plans for the future? To live forever, or die trying How would you like to be remembered? On a Thursday afternoon over a cup of tea What is your favourite memory of your time here? This year, the Berlin Trip

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Smile. Typical quotes • Another day, another war! Will be remembered for: • Being a great companion in Berlin!

What song reminds you of your time here? Don’t Jump Off The Roof, Dad by Tommy Cooper

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MS. OLGA IANCHINA Any plans for the future? Let the day be finished... I will see for tomorrow tomorrow:)

NATIONALITY: Russian INTERESTS: History, music, teaching, family FAVOURITE PLACE: Moscow, Geneva, Paris

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Teaching, teaching, teaching

Any unusual talents? Lots, the list is long...;) How would you like to be remembered? As a nice cheerful teacher What is your favourite memory of your time here? Just a beginner yet on this site... memories to develop What song reminds you of your time here? None in particular

MRS. MARIA LAVELLE-MUNT Any plans for the future? Spending summer relaxing by a pool in the sun How would you like to be remembered? Organizing crazy practicals in the lab What is your favourite memory of your time here? Seeing how much all our students change over their time at BSG Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Somewhere warm and sunny.

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Friends Say... Most likely to... • Bake a cake! • Have a nice chat!

NATIONALITY: Scottish INTERESTS: Where will I start? FAVOURITE PLACE: Anywhere hot!

MS. NINA LEUMANN

NATIONALITY: Swiss / US INTERESTS: socialising, reading, films FAVOURITE PLACE: Swiss mountains

Friends Say... Least likely to... • Be in a bad mood! Will be remembered for: • Always being cheerful and hardworking. • Being the only teacher who laughs at my jokes. • Knowing English better than all us native anglophones • Impromptu A Level meetings!

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Travel, Skiing & Food FAVOURITE PLACE: Tulum Mexico

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Have a horrific fall on the piste and shatter his arm OUCH! • Leave his lovely students work to do • Leave his lovely students work to do • Leave his lovely students work to do Will be remembered for: • His motivational skills. • His energy - he’s always on the go!

About Me: I was born in Manhattan, New York and lived in San Francisco during ‘Flower Power’- went to school in Zurich, then to University in Wales before travelling the world...I have been teaching A level English and German since 2005. What is your favourite memory of your time here? The first time I got an email with homework from Devin...

MR. DANIEL LILLE Any plans for the future? Travelling the world and going to 200 countries by the time I’m 40! How would you like to be remembered? Taking students on fun and interesting field-trips! Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Taking students on fieldtrips to Iceland and maybe even Antartica!!

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MR. RICARDO LÓPEZ MUÑOZ

NATIONALITY: Spanish INTERESTS: Literature, grammar, basketball, rock FAVOURITE PLACE: A book

Any unusual talents? Basketball is my real passion What is your favourite memory of your time here? Our debates in class about good and evil (in Spanish, please) Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Writing books on Spanish teaching and giving conferences

MS. SUSAN MESA Any plans for the future? Keep on smiling, still. Any unusual talents? Singing, humming & whistling without realising it, I am told. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Far too many to mention! What song reminds you of your time here? ‘Bad Guys’ (Bugsy Malone) Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? I do not know, I can barely picture myself in a year’s time.

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NATIONALITY: Scottish INTERESTS: Discovering anything new FAVOURITE PLACE: Northern countries

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She is very pretty!! ^_^ Most likely to... • To be very nice!! ;) Will be remembered for: • Sharing her good taste in books, music, art.

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: cricket; visiting historical sites; collecting African sculpture FAVOURITE PLACE: Victoria Falls About Me: I grew up in Zimbabwe; went to university in Durban,South Africa; have previously lived and worked in London and Singapore. Married to Caterina and have two children, aged 8 and 6. Moved to Geneva in 2007 How would you like to be remembered? I would hope the Psychology students might say ‘semantically’

MR GARY MULLER Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Watching test match cricket in Barbados, ideally

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • I played international rugby for Zimbabwe

What song reminds you of your time here? Counting Stars

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Football, Star Wars and Eating FAVOURITE PLACE: The Emerald Isle

Any unusual talents? Russian Dancing What is your favourite memory of your time here? Far too many hilarious memories to choose from! What song reminds you of your time here? This Charming Man - The Smiths

MR. DAVID NEILL Friends Say... Most likely to... • Pretend he met Snoop dog when really he just stood near him! • Share his chocolate chip cookies. Will be remembered for: • Being the most patient and caring teacher of Y1/2 children have ever known

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Trick question? Same as now... In the mirror.

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MR. PIERRE NGUYEN About Me: The best places of my life start by Danang in Vietnam, where I spent my childhood, then my teenage years in Fribourg in Switzerland and my youth in Geneva. Paris, where I lived for 8 years during my university studies, will always stay the city for me which reminds me of my sweetest memories. Since 1980, when I started teaching in Geneva at Petit-Lancy, I have had the chance to meet extraordinary people and see hundreds of magnificent landscapes: Grandvaux, Thonon-les-Bains, La Rochesur-Foron, Cavalière, Chinaillon, Tournus, etc.Getting to know BSG has been an important period in my professional life. Having met such dedicated colleagues who are

always available to their students now clearly justifies my decision of accepting the challenge to come and teach here this year. I am truly impressed by the spirit of mutual collaboration and respect.And what about the students? It has been over 15 years that I have not taught AS and A2 students. I have to admit that my initial hesitation soon disappeared, thanks to my lenient and sympathetic students. I needed some warm-up time...! And I would like to take this opportunity to thank my students. In my classes, laughter, as well as serious and charming moments vary between the students and myself.

MR. CARLOS PALMEIRA How would you like to be remembered? I would like to be remembered by my students as someone who’s changed their perception of sports, physical activity and healthy lifestyle. And by my colleagues, as a cheerful, friendly and a good professional team member. What song reminds you of your time here? A song from a Brazilian group Natiruts, called “Liberdade para dentro da cabeça” (freedom of the mind) Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Carpe diem…

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NATIONALITY: French INTERESTS: Arts, travels, ski and mountains FAVOURITE PLACE: Grandvaux, Cavalière, La Duche, la Bénite Fontaine, Quai de Jemmapes, etc.

NATIONALITY: Portuguese INTERESTS: Sports, Aviaton, Travel FAVOURITE PLACE: Esposende - Suave Mar Beach

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He has a plane! Most likely to... • Go jogging with you

MRS. LOUISE PRIOR

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Music, Art, Film FAVOURITE PLACE: My Home

About Me: I teach IGCSE and A-level Mathematics and I am year 10 form teacher. Any plans for the future? To travel the world. How would you like to be remembered? As quite normal for a maths teacher. What is your favourite memory of your time here? Dancing with Loveth, Olivia, Aklesia and other students and staff in morning assembly - a great way to start the day.

NATIONALITY: Spanish INTERESTS: Nature and outdoor activity FAVOURITE PLACE: Rome, Madrid and Andalucia

About Me: I work in the admin office and am happy to help out with whatever is needed. I really enjoy my time with the students of all ages, there is a wonderful and friendly atmosphere throughout the school it makes the working day a delight.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Hopefully retired and living a life of leisure in the sun ;-)

Friends Say... Best quotes • When the going gets tough, the tough gets going! • “A gentle reminder...” • “It’s like playing the piano concerto...” Will be remembered for: • Being super organised and competent without making the rest of us feel bad! • Excellent jigsaw assembly skills!

MRS. PILI REINA What song reminds you of your time here? Bugsy Malone - I can’t get this out of my head after hearing the rehearsal every day of the spring term. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Here, in school, why would I leave :-)

Any unusual talents? I dance flamenco. What is your favourite memory of your time here? As I left for Rome to celebrate my birthday and all the students of year 10 and 11 wished me happy birthday along with a high five, one by one. Their sincerity made my day.

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MR. THOMAS

RIIS-JOHANNESSEN About Me: Half Norwegian, half British, born and raised all over the place... a true ‘third culture kid’. I, reluctantly at first, studied chemistry at university, then found out I rather enjoyed the subject. One PhD and ten years down the line, I’ve finally found myself trying to teach it to ‘the next generation’. And what a blast it is! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with my A-level and IGCSE students this year. They’ve been great - I wish them all the best for their futures. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Depends on the angle of projection and initial velocity (if we assume air resistance is negligible)

NATIONALITY: British/Norwegian INTERESTS: Skiing, climbing, hiking, music, chocolate FAVOURITE PLACE: Outside

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • He loves Geography Most likely to... • Pull out a table picnic in the staff room and always has chocolate to share! • Go on about a physics/chemistry principle and lose the class halfway through. • Take a geo course. Will be remembered for: • Being a chocoholic.

MRS. JACKIE SMITH About Me: Myself, mum, wife, Primary Coordinator and Y3/4 class teacher! Started my teaching career in Yorkshire where I was born and bred, moved to Borneo, back to Yorkshire and then took a career break to run a ski chalet in Morzine. Believe it or not I missed teaching and all of those smiley, enthusiastic faces and returned to teaching at BSG. I love my job, children and staff and hope to stay as positive in years to come. Any plans for the future? Live life to the full and see the world How would you like to be remembered? For being firm but fair and hopefully fun.

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NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Skiing, travelling FAVOURITE PLACE: Home and Lac Montriond

What is your favourite memory of your time here? This year, seeing the joy and pride on the faces of beginners having learned to ski. What song reminds you of your time here? The Tickling Song!

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • She has a dinosaur onesie

NATIONALITY: Welsh/British INTERESTS: Many & various FAVOURITE PLACE: Brem sur Mer

MRS. LESLEY STOCKMAN

About Me: My favourite place (see above) is a small town on the west coast of France where we spent our summer holidays over a number of years when my children were young. So it holds many happy memories for me. As most of you know, I was born in Wales, (which, Daniel Mazzone, is a country!) and am proud of its language and culture. However, I very much consider myself European and am in the process of applying for French nationality.

navigating by means of a map and my own eyes and common sense! How would you like to be remembered? As someone who listened.

Any unusual talents? I don’t think it is really unusual, but maybe it soon will be in this age of the SAT NAV. I am very good at

NATIONALITY: South African INTERESTS: Sewing, trivia and reading FAVOURITE PLACE: Outdoors in the summer

MRS. JANET THOMPSON

About Me: I like change. In my original career I was an accountant. I have worked as a fine jewelery budgeter for a large chain store, I have owned a college and run my own accounting business. My passion is Mathematics and I enjoy teaching. I have done what I had to do in life, now I do what I want to do. How would you like to be remembered? I would rather that I was not remembered but the Maths was. What song reminds you of your time here? Gimme hope Joanna - Eddie Grant

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Hopefully my retirement plan (The Lottery) would have paid out and I will be teaching part time and sailing that yacht, I am planning to learn to sail, on Lake Como.

Friends Say... Most likely to... • Give you a warm welcome in a morning. • Use adorable analogies to explain how to solve a complex mathematical equation. • Always make you feel wanted and special • Be totally selfless...always putting others first

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MISS. SALLY TUPLIN

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Snowboarding, skiing, running, sewing, painting and cooking. FAVOURITE PLACE: Thailand and Bali

About Me: I enjoy my job and find the children fun and inquisitive. My colleagues at BSG are supportive and helpful and make coming to work a pleasure.

What is your favourite memory of your time here? The Primary Christmas production is fantastic every year, I am very proud of all the children who took part!

Any plans for the future? I am going to start building a house this summer, this will probably take years to complete.

Friends Say...

Any unusual talents? I am currently training my baby tortoise how to use his skateboard.

Most likely to... • Tidy up the teachers’ room with a big smile! Thank you!

How would you like to be remembered? Happy and fun to be around.

MR. SEAN WISEMAN About Me: I was born in Queenstown, New Zealand and lived in the South Island for 14 years. At 14 my family moved to the UK where I finished school and started work. I was an outdoor instructor and coordinator for a number of years before deciding to do my teaching certificate. I returned to the UK to study, then headed straight back to Switzerland to teach. I love where I am, and I love what I do. Any unusual talents? I’m good at hockey........underwater! Its called Octopush, look it up!

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NATIONALITY: New Zealand INTERESTS: Rock Climbing, Biking, Alpine Walking, Skiing/Snowboarding, Gaming, Reading FAVOURITE PLACE: Home

Friends Say... Bet you didn’t know... • The most cool teacher • More like a friend than a teacher. Most likely to... • Say douse that make sense ^_^ Will be remembered for: • Being so easy to talk to! • Being a great friend! • Being awesome!! :) • For being frank

NATIONALITY: British INTERESTS: Ski-ing, music, travel, photography FAVOURITE PLACE: South of France

MS. ALLISON WITTS

About Me: I have spent my life dedicated to inspiring and leading resonate change and transforming lives. It began with education and teaching and inevitably resulted in personal development coaching. Enabling people to access and use their inner resourcefulness, creativity and abilities to make lasting changes in their lives and achieving success is what I am all about. Any plans for the future? My future plans would have to include bringing emotional intelligence to edcation

How would you like to be remembered? Hopefully as that mad teacher who never gave up on anyone and who brought out the best What is your favourite memory of your time here? My favourite times here will always be those light bulb moments when a student suddenly shines and just gets it!

Friends Say... Most likely to... â&#x20AC;˘ Always have a moment to listen and come up with some useful advice.

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Benjamin Abimbola

Alastair Beveridge

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Nigerian Page: 112

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British Page: 127

Edward Albert

Ashley Boniface

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Ugandan Page: 112

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Botswanan. Page: 98

Vanessa Albertolli

Molly Brown

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Australian, Italian, and Argentinian Page: 126

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: British Page: 98

Anahid Ardalani

Ms. Racheal Browning

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Iranian Page: 96

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 144

Omar Ashour

Dylan Bucagu

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Egyptian Page: 96

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Rwanda Page: 99

Conrad Asiedu

Glenn Bucagu

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Ghanaian Page: 97

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Rwandese Page: 113

Nana Asiedu

Max Burkhardt

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Ghanaian and American Page: 97

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Somewhere Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not telling. Page: 99

Samantha Barrie

Julian Canlas

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Scottish Page: 126

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Filipino Page: 127

index Andre Colas

Shraveen Dhalladoo

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: American Page: 113

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Mauritian Page: 114

Ms. Kerry Compton

Gareth Donkin

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 144

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Welsh Page: 100

Francesca Coss

Emily Dubuisson

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Irish and British Page: 114

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: French/ British Page: 115

Mr. Fiona Crawford

CĂŠsar Dyrberg

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Scottish Page: 145

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Danish Page: 129

Mr. Paul Dawson

Shidoo Emad

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British. Page: 145

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Sudan Page: 101

Ciaran Deehan

Mr. Mark Fitzgerald

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Scottish Page: 100

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Irish Page: 146

Liam Deehan

Ms. Louise Fogarty

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Scottish Page: 128

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Irish Page: 146

Patricia Dela Pena

Vladimir Georgiev

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Filipino-American Page: 128

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Bulgaria Page: 129

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Ms. Sarah Goodyer

Ms. Olga Ianchina

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 147

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Russian Page: 148

Mathew Gregus

Timothy Inkoom

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Canadian. Page: 101

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Ghanaian and Ugandan Page: 116

Gianna Harness

Anton Iouriev

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: English/German Page: 115

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Russian Page: 131

Mia Harness

Sarah Irwin

Section: A-level Students Page: 130

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Swiss/ British Page: 132

Megan Haylock

Olivia Iyamah

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British Page: 130

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: American (Californian) Page: 117

Thomas Haylock

Laura Jeffreys

Section: A-level Students Nationality: English Page: 131

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: English Page: 102

Mr. John Hutcheson

Malika Kasimova

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 147

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Tajikistan Page: 102

Kim Hyoung Joo

Adam Kharma

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Korea Page: 116

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Palestinien Page: 103

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Georgia Llywarch

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Ethiopian Page: 117

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: British Page: 118

Thor Kituyi

Mr. Ricardo López Muñoz

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Norwegian Page: 132

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Spanish Page: 150

Jeffrey Koppanyi

Iorvihi Loveth

Section: A-level Students Page: 133

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Nigerian Page: 104

Aimée Lancaster

Archana Madhav

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British/Polish Page: 133

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Indian Page: 118

Mrs. Maria Lavelle-Munt

Michael Martinez

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Scottish Page: 148

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Argentinian/English/Irish Page: 134

Ms. Nina Leumann

Christopher Mazzone

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Swiss / US Page: 149

Section: KS3 Students Page: 104

Mr. Daniel Lille

Daniel Mazzone

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 149

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Swiss Page: 105

Hansoo Lim

Faith Mazzone

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: South Korean American Page: 103

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Swiss Page: 134

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Ezekiel Mberu

Mr. David Neill

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Kenyan. Page: 105

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 151

Valentine Mberu

Mr. Pierre Nguyen

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Kenyan Page: 119

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: French Page: 152

Iris Mehrabian

Berk Ozturk

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Swiss, Armenian. Page: 106

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Turkish Page: 119

Ewan Mesa

Mr. Carlos Palmeira

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Swiss/Scottish. Page: 106

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Portuguese Page: 152

Ms. Susan Mesa

Giovanna Pariyo

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Scottish Page: 150

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Ugandan Page: 136

Mr Gary Muller

Peter Pariyo

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 151

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Ugandan Page: 136

Gerald Mwandandila

Sabah Phillips

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Tanzanian Page: 135

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: British Page: 120

Daniel Nazarov

Xavier Planchette

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Russian Page: 135

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British Page: 137

index Mrs. Louise Prior

Timothy Sauer

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 153

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Dutch, American, French Page: 121

Koketso Ranta

Mrs. Jackie Smith

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: South African Page: 120

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 154

Mrs. Pili Reina

Devin Stanley-Jones

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Spanish Page: 153

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Californian Page: 138

Alex Ridley

Mrs. Lesley Stockman

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British and Irish Page: 137

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: Welsh/British Page: 155

Mr. Thomas Riis-Johannessen

Lois Suchley

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British/Norwegian Page: 154

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British Page: 139

Daniel Roman

Mrs. Janet Thompson

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Time Lord Page: 138

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: South African Page: 155

David Elrond Roman

Adam Thorn

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Filipino Page: 121

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: English/Morrocain Page: 107

Varshinee Sathyanarayanan

Hayley Townsend

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Indian Page: 107

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: British Page: 122

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Nicholas Yu

Section: A-level Students Nationality: British Page: 139

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Singaporean Page: 108

Michael Tshilombo

Lyo Yuson

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Democratic Republic of Congo Page: 108

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Filipino. Page: 109

Sarah Tshilombo

Abdullah Zahid

Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Congolese Page: 122

Section: A-level Students Nationality: Pakistani Page: 140

Miss. Sally Tuplin

Sumayya Zahid

Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 156

Section: KS3 Students Nationality: Pakistani Page: 109

Mr. Sean Wiseman Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: New Zealand Page: 156

Ms. Allison Witts Section: Teachers and Staff Nationality: British Page: 157

Chevanne Xuereb Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Jamaican/Maltese Page: 123

Alexander Yu Section: KS4 Students Nationality: Singaporean Page: 123

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