Headlines Sport Relief Sport Relief was a great success raising a total of £1233.00.
Activities started on Monday with the first round of the Great Grange Bake Off. By Wednesday, the champions were crowned as Priory turned out the best jam tarts I have ever tasted.
On Tuesday, in the first test match of the 2012 season a packed crowd witnessed a truly memorable game of test cricket played in the best tradition of this wonderful game of ours!
In reply, after a very exciting final couple of overs, Priory came out winners by the small margin of 12 runs. Tahsin Chowdhury (9 MCB) top scored with 14 runs including two massive sixes and was subsequently named man of the match. Both teams conducted themselves impeccably and, apart from Mr Washbrook‟s final warning about his conduct, it was a most enjoyable evening. There was also a dodgeball competition on the go with staff against pupils. The Staff Team consisted of Messrs Hutton, Downey, Talbot, Washbrook, Warburton, Higgins and Miss Ellis. It was a close competition and once Mr Hutton got his head around the rules the staff were in with a chance. Mr Higgins unfortunately spent most of his time on the floor and Mr Talbot demonstrated why he is better off sticking with Science with his „girly‟ throw! Mr Washbrook was a great human shield for the rest of the staff team but he didn‟t manage to block the corker of a shot from Ryan Potter that got Mr Downey on the side of his head leaving him with a slight ringing sound and a bright red ear! Winning pupil team: Jordan Maddock, Bradley Phillips, Ryan Hanon, Mark Birkenhead, James Dean, Kalan Bird and Jamie Weeder
Priory won the toss and elected to field first and, after an excellent start, Bridgewater scored a very respectable 74 runs.
Michael Helps and Connor Lindsay (8 PAR) were the star performers scoring 34 runs in their 2 overs. April 2012 Issue The Monthly Newsletter for Parents and Carers from the Head of School, Mr B. Carney
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The final event of the week was the mile run, 2 laps around the field which even I managed!
Throughout the week, at break, we held a table tennis tournament. STAFF WINNER: Mr Parkhill (Beat Mr Burton for the 5th time this week!!!) YEAR 11 WINNER :
Barnaby Byrom
YEAR 9&10 WINNER:
Matty Dunbebin
YEAR 7&8 WINNER:
Connor Lindsay A special thank you to Widnes Vikings and in particular John Foran and Ben Morris who organised a days training for our school council in readiness for the mile run and for allowing us to film our epic video at the Stobbart Stadium! You can view our Sports Relief videos on our website.
We also held a Tug of War competition and there was a great deal of support from Y7 & Y8 for their round, both in terms of competitors and spectators. All houses made a tremendous effort but, from the outset, it was very clear that there was only going to be one winner‌..Priory House!
April 2012 Issue The Monthly Newsletter for Parents and Carers from the Head of School, Mr B. Carney
Headlines Building Poetry Given that the new school is going to be a huge part of our lives, it seemed fitting to honour the „topping off‟ of the building with some sort of event. After a visit to the site where pupils observed the on-going work, Project X pupils were given the opportunity to write a poem to celebrate the work in progress and the greatly anticipated outcome.
It is hard to believe that this time next year we will be in our new building and that demolition work on our existing building will have begun. Over the next year we are inviting former staff and pupils to come and have a “final look around”. I was delighted that Mr Gordon Hughes, former Headteacher (1973-1991), Mrs Glenys Christie (Deputy Headteacher, 1963-1994) and Mr Howard Hannaby (Head of PE and Head of Year, 19631985) were the first of our guests.
The winner will be announced shortly after the Easter break.
April 2012 Issue The Monthly Newsletter for Parents and Carers from the Head of School, Mr B. Carney
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Grange Graduation
Pupil safety is of paramount importance to us and therefore we invest heavily in ensuring that all of our pupils have the tools at their disposal to make the correct decisions principally through our PSCHEE programme in Drugs education. Additionally, we use a well renowned dog training establishment, Specialist Dog Services, to come into school and deliver assemblies about how they use dogs trained to sniff out illegal substances; then, on a regular basis, the company are invited into school to complete a sweep. Both parents and pupils have reacted positively to the use of this company and feel it is both educational and acts as a deterrent.
Being a good, independent learner who has excellent attendance and punctuality records and who takes part in a community activity or after school club or team is an aspiration I have for all our pupils. To help promote these qualities and to celebrate achievements, we are continuing with our Graduation ceremonies which have proved to be successful over the past three years. The criteria for becoming a Grange Graduate are listed below. Each Graduate receives a certificate and enamelled lapel badge as well as an afternoon in a marquee in the sports hall! We are hoping to invite past Grange Alumni as our guests for this years celebrations. Parents of graduates will be invited to the ceremonies in July. I look forward to seeing many of you there, supporting and applauding our Grange Graduates. Graduation Criteria BRONZE Community/Out of Hours Learning: Merits: Attendance (in any period) Attainment (to reach targets in)
3 hours 100 95% 5 subjects
SILVER
Head Boy and Head Girl Preparations are underway for the election of our new Head Boy and Head Girl for 2012-13. After the success of the reintroduction of Head Boy and Girl this year, I have decided to install Deputies as well. Year 10 pupils will be invited to stand for election and will be expected to complete an interview and a video promoting themselves as candidates. After shortlisting, Pupils and staff will cast their vote in a secret ballot.
Community/Out of Hours Learning: Merits: Attendance (in any 2 periods): Attainment (to reach targets in): including English & maths
6 hours 150 95% 8 subjects
GOLD Community/Out of Hours Learning: Merits: Attendance (at the end of period 3) Attainment (to reach targets in)
April 2012 Issue The Monthly Newsletter for Parents and Carers from the Head of School, Mr B. Carney
12 hours 200 95% 11 subjects