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COWLEIAN TIMES
#6
SUMMER 2014
PREMIER LEAGUE SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT
QUINTA
Year 7 & Year 8 girls proudly represented Cowley and Liverpool FC in the Premier League Schools Tournament earlier this year.
Wednesday, 18th to Friday, 20th June saw Cowley return to Quinta Hall for our annual Year 8 residential activities trip.
A group walk to The Tunnel of Doom saw a few students scare themselves silly through a very long, dark canal tunnel.
This year, 164 students, staff and helpers attended, making this the biggest Quinta trip to date! A packed programme saw students taking part in fun activities including: low-ropes, climbing trees, rafting, slacklining, orienteering, pool, arts and crafts, dance and drama.
Everyone had a great time and faced their own challenges, a highlight of the trip had to be Jack Dunbavin’s demonstration of grit and determination to climb half way up a tree, whilst being supported by his cheering group. This reflected the character, teamwork and spirit of the trip, with the students being a credit to Cowley.
Evenings were kept busy with a quiz and a disco; the less said about the football the better!
Special thanks has to go to the staff who give up their free time and worked so hard to make it all happen.
The weather remained sunny, which no doubt helped to put a smile (and a tan) on everyone’s faces!
We look forward to offering an even bigger and better Quinta trip next year!
The under 13s side went into the 2014 Premier League Schools Tournament finals, having been undefeated all season and without conceding a goal. Representing Liverpool FC, they unfortunately went down 2-1 in the semi-finals to eventual winners All Saints’ Catholic High, who were representing Everton FC, in the tournament at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. Before the finals, Liverpool FC Ladies ace midfielder, Nicole Rolser visited Cowley to present the girls with their Liverpool playing kit. Over 10,000 young footballers from more than 1,300 schools took part nationwide with the teams aiming to reach the Etihad, so for Cowley to get to the finals, was a brilliant achievement. Congratulations to the team: Georgina Abbott, Ashley Beard (Capt.), Chloe Billing, Megan Mercer, Katie Edington, Grace McCarthy, Millie McCarthy and Jess Smith.
SKI TRIP TO ANDORRA Cowley is running a ski trip to Andorra at Easter 2015. The cost is £670 and there is still room! If you are interested, see Mr Healey.
SIXTH FORM STUDENTS LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING TOP UNIVERSITIES E Three Year 7 students: Cherrie Cummings,
Cowley Honours Students in the Sixth Form will be visiting the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds later this month. These visits form part of the Cowley Honours Programme which offers a vast range of activities and enrichment opportunities.
THEMED BOOK DISPLAY
This month, the Library launched a new themed book display section, bringing together many different types of book – factual, fictional and fun – for a World Cup Books showcase. Selected titles include: Soccer Legends Book Level: 3.9 Points: 0.5 Quiz Number: 215224 Description: This book profiles successful soccer players and teams throughout the world, including Pelé, Bobby Moore and David Beckham. Off Side Book Level: 3.6 Points: 5.0 Quiz Number: 218418 Description: City FC is facing a takeover from an unknown foreign organisation. When a young African player is lured to City by a corrupt agent, Danny Harte’s suspicions lead him into serious danger.
FOOTWEAR FOR COLLEGE
We believe that all students should attend College smartly dressed in a distinctive way and we expect all our students to correctly wear clothes and shoes specified in our Uniform Policy. The College approved dress code, as detailed in the College Uniform Policy, should be followed at all times when in College or when representing the College. Adhering to a smart dress code symbolises good standards, prepares young people for the world of work and allows them to recognise the need for appropriate dress.
CARNEGIE AWARD 2014 – A BIG DAY OUT! SUMMER CONCERT Wednesday, 9th July in Cowley Hall, 7pm
The Kick Off Book Level: 4.9 Points: 4.0 Quiz Number: 212832 Description: After missing a penalty at the Trials, Jamie is disappointed that he only made Team B. But then his granddad saves the day by giving him On Monday, 23rd June a group of Cowley a book written by top coach, Kenny Wilcox. students enjoyed a packed programme of Carnegie Book Award related events. Having Next month’s theme: Words of War previously read their way through the eight(Commemorating 100 years since WWI) book shortlist, the students were invited to take part in a series of themed workshops and talks.
WORLD CUP INSPIRED COOK
The Guest author, Dinish Allirajah, provided a lively start to the event by inviting the 100+ students in attendance to clap, stamp and chorus along to his performance poetry pieces. This published author drove home the message that “a key part of becoming a writer is reading”. There were Cowleian winners in all four workshop categories: Poetry, Art, Drama and Quiz. Here’s what the students had to say about it: “I really liked doing the drama and film, especially when my trailer of The Bunker Diary was shown.” - Luke Vose (7O) “I was pleased when I came second in the quiz!” - Matthew Griffiths (7G) “The collage was really fun, quite messy.” Georgia McInroy (8Y)
To celebrate the World Cup, Year 7 have been making a traditional Brazilian chicken salad called Salpicão.
Footwear criteria: • Low heeled (internal heel below 2 inches) • Plain black, formal style shoes that can be polished • Shoes with coloured soles or markings are not acceptable • Trainers, canvas, skate shoes, sling backs, boots and sandals are not acceptable for College. • Black trainers are not school shoes, however plain they may appear.
“I like the drama because it was involving and fun.” - Lewis Boyd (9I)
Admission £4 pay on the door
NEWS IN BRIEF Rugby News Congratulations to Cowley’s Year 9 rugby team for winning the 9-a-side St Helens school competition. Senior Choir Good Luck to the Senior Choir who will be performing in Belgium during the first week of the summer holidays. They will be performing two concerts in Y’pres as well as undertaking some cultural visits. Sixth Form news This year, the Sixth Form is running four new courses: • Criminology • Food Science & Nutrition • Photography • Rugby League BTEC Level 3 Also, to make it easy for students living further afield to travel, from September, a dedicated Sixth Form bus will operate servicing Newton, Haydock and Parr.
MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENTS UK MATHS TRUST (UKMT) INTERMEDIATE MATHS CHALLENGE YEAR 9, 10 AND 11 4 GOLD certificates Luke Doherty (also Best in Year 11 and Best in School), Daniel Smith, Jack Huang, Charlie Dwyer 2 SILVER certificates Mathew Horton and Michael Wilson 9 BRONZE certificates Bethany Greenall-Storey, Cai Finney, Megan Lloyd, Sophia Palin, Daniel Healey, Kieran Boyd, Callum Harrison, Rebecca Hardy and Rebecca Wells
MATHEMATICS MASTERCLASS Two Year 9 students recently visited the University of Liverpool to take part in a Mathematics Masterclass. The exciting and stimulating day of activity included two masterclasses in lecture theatres from Dr Luice Green, a space scientist and Matt Parker, a stand-up comedian and maths communicator. On reflection of the day, Charlotte Barton said: “I found the masterclass day really interesting and the talks and puzzles will really help with my maths studies.” Emily Metcalfe said: “I particularly enjoyed the masterclasses from the visiting speakers in the lecture theatre.” Run as a national programme by The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, the Mathematics Masterclasses are intended to inspire Year 9 students (aged 13-14) to get interested in mathematics with a view to hopefully taking its study further when they leave high school. Find out more about The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust by visiting ukmt.org.uk
PLACED
A number of Year 13 art students worked with professional architect volunteers from PLACED to develop new solutions for underused buildings such as the Welsh Presbyterian Church, India Buildings and Toxteth Reservoir.
Impressively, Luke Doherty and Daniel Smith did so well they were invited to take part in a more advanced maths challenge organised by the UKMT. Daniel sat the UKMT Kangaroo exam and achieved a certificate of participation. Luke sat the UKMT Olympiad exam and achieved a certificate of merit AND has also been invited to attend the UKMT Summer School at St. Anne’s College, Oxford University in August.
YEAR 10 RELIGIOUS STUDIES Eight Year 10 Religious Studies students from Cowley recently visited Carr Mill Primary School to take a class of Year 2 students through a Jewish Passover Meal, complete with traditional symbolic foods like bitter herbs and matzos.
YEAR 7 TRIP TO LONDON FOR ECO COMPETITION
An amazing achievement both for Luke and for Cowley. UK MATHS TRUST (UKMT) JUNIOR MATHS CHALLENGE - YEAR 7 & 8 5 SILVER certificates Ryan Smith (Best in Year 7 and Best in School), Rueben Carter (Best in Year 8), Emily Boyd, Bethany Pye and Aidan Jones 18 BRONZE certificates Anya Kilgallon, Gyozo Zambo, Aaron Simms, Leon Finnen, Conor Marsh, Jamie Ford, Jared Yelland, Franklin Whiteman, Matthew Griffiths, Emily Tye, William Kay, Matthew Aspinwall, Shauna Verey, James Newing, Mark Horton, Ryan Houghton, James Metcalfe and Dean Pearson
The students were challenged to respond to briefs set by a range of Liverpool businesses acting as their clients, such as FACT and Leaf, in order to develop design solutions and an outline business case. The Year 13 Cowley students then got to present their 3D and illustrative design proposals at a pop-up exhibition at the Albert Dock, before explaining their designs to industry professionals in a Dragons’ Den format. Find out more about PLACED by visiting placed.org.uk
On Monday, 16th June, three very excited Year 7 students got up early and met Mr Sheeran and Ms Gwynn to fly down to London for the day. The three students, Cherrie Cummings, Owen Hudson-Unsworth and Olivia Mason-Lawlor, had got through to the finals of a national eco competition to design a product which would reduce the amount of plastic waste. The students had redesigned toy packaging so that it was 100% recyclable. The awards ceremony was held at the Houses of Parliament and the students were taken for a tour - they were lucky enough to actually go into the House of Commons chambers! As part of the competition, the students had to present their ideas to a panel of judges made up of MPs and experts from industry. Their presentation was delivered confidently and was well received: the group came second in a very close vote. Mr Sheeran said: “The students were simply outstanding, we are very proud of their achievements. Very well done!”