Sports Column Success once again for St. Andrew Netballers!! Once again St. Andrew Girls have claimed victory!! As you all know this term was netball season and since our players won last year’s championship, they wanted to make sure they regained their title this year. They were determined and played hard in every match, and for the most part in the early days these matches were won! On October 3rd, St. Andrew played an ‘easy match’, as described by one of the team members, against Jose Marti on the St. Andrew netball court. The final scores definitely proved this was an ‘easy match’, with scores of 64 to 6 for the seniors and 24 to 10 for the juniors, both in favour of St Andrew. The netballers were surely assisted by the Andrews cheer squad throughout the match. Even without the cheer squad, at an outside match against Spanish Town High on October 8th, the netballers brought home a win for both juniors and seniors with a score of 47 to 25 (seniors) and 23 to 13 (juniors)! The netball girls have surely not let us down this year. -Brittany Smith 12
Fitness and Health Column What is fitness? Fitness means being able to perform physical activity. It also means having the energy and strength to feel as good as possible. Getting more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health. You don't have to be an athlete to be fit. Athletes reach a very high level of fitness. And people who take brisk half-hour walks every day reach a good level of fitness. Benefits of Fitness Fitness helps you feel better and have more energy for work and leisure time. You'll feel more able to do things like playing with your friends, dancing, or just and activity. Teens that are fit may have more energy and better focus at school. Tips of get fit o o o o
Instead of making your parents drop you to the bus stop walk. After school go on the field and jog or speed walk for 25 minutes with friends Run for 15 minutes 5 times a week better in the morning or in the evening after school (bring your dog wit you) Our join a sports at school for e.g.: track team, hockey, netball our volleyball.
Diamonds by Rihanna Intro Shine Bright like a diamond x2 Verse 1 Find light in the beautiful sea. I choose to be happy. You and I, You and I, We’re like diamonds in the sky You’re a shooting star I see. A vision of ecstasy. When you hold me, I’m alive, We’re like diamonds in the sky PRE I knew that we’d become one right away. Oh right away.. At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays. I saw the life inside your eyes Hook So shine bright, tonight, You and I, We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky. Eye to eye, so alive, We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky Chorus Shine Bright like a diamond Shine Bright like a diamond Shining Bright like a diamond We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine Bright like a diamond Shine Bright like a diamond Shining Bright like a diamond We’re beautiful like diamonds in the sky Verse 2 Palms rise to the universe. As we, moonshine and molly. Feel the warmth we’ll never die, We’re like diamonds in the sky You’re a shooting star i see A vision of ecstasy, when you hold me, I’m alive We’re like diamonds in the sky PRE 2 At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays; I saw the life inside your eyes Hook Chorus Shine bright like a diamond x3 So shine bright, tonight, you and I we're beautiful like diamonds in the sky. Eye to eye, so alive, we're beautiful like diamonds in the sky shine bright like a diamond x3 ohhh woooh oh Shine bright like a diamond x4
Entertainment column Top55Songs Songsofofthe theQuarter Top Quarter 1. Diamonds – Rihanna Diamonds 2.1. Jump - RDX - Rihanna JumpEver - RDX 3.2. Never - Taylor Swift 3. Never Ever Swift 4. Gyal a Bubble- -Taylor Konshens Gyal a Bubble - Konshens 5.4. Tan Tuddy – Aidonia Tan Tuddy – Aidonia 6.5. Gangman StylePsy 6. Gangman StylePsy ft. Cassie 7. The Boys- Nicki Minaj The BoysNicki MinajRae ft. Cassie 8.7. Call Me Maybe – Carly Jepsen CallItMe Maybe Carly Rae Jepsen 9.8. Bruk DownMr.–Vegas 9.Bubble Bruk It HardDown-Kartel Mr. Vegas 10. 10. Bubble Hard- Kartel
Top 5 Movies of the Quarter 1. Think like A Man 2. The Vow 3. The Avengers 4. The Hunger Games 5. The Possession
Top 5 Shows of the Quarter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Pretty Little Liars Teen Wolf Law and Order: SVU X-Factor Bad Girls Club
Top 3 Heartthrobs of the Year
2. Trey Songz
1. Ian Somerhalder Born: Ian Joseph Somerhalder D.O.B: December 8, 1978 Career: Actor January -the Vampire Diaries Status: In A Relationship avec Nina Dobrev
Born: Tremaine Aldon Neverson DOB: Novemeber 28.1984 Career: R&b Singer Status: In a Relationship avec Kelly Rowland
3. Konshens Born: Garfield Spence D.O.B.: 11,1985 Career: Dancehall Status: Roaming
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Entertainment news Tommy Lee - “The Sparta God”
The “Uncle Demon” as he calls himself has reportedly subdued all rumours of him being a devil worshipper. Says Tommy Lee to reporters, “These songs are only for the music industry”. Therefore the new coming dancehall deejay is proclaiming that his songs for the obvious worship of the devil are just that of bare lyrics and mean nothing to him. The public however, retaliates. These songs are regarded as outcasts among many and more than enough parents can stress more on the point of their children not listening to these demonic songs. The deejay, born Thomas Lee, is being widely criticized for his “selection” of music and the public seems to be doing a fine job of tearing his career down. Regardless, the deejay still pushes on sing solely corrupted lyrics and this I believe will corrupt the mind of many teenagers and other young adults in today’s society.
Talent Section This Quarter Talent is poetry
Written by Natasha Bradshaw 12R and Karice Thompson 12E
I just stepped on the block, There you were with a group of friends I simply said hello, you smiled and greeted me back. Teaching what you teach in a crowded place Me just standing there amazed. Guys do their thing, I do mine. I don’t want to be one of the guys, but more as a girl in your eyes. These are just my roaming thoughts Call me maybe, text me baby. That’s what makes me more interested. Just being in your company. Be still love, you’re here and I’m aware. We. Are. One. Natalia Keane 12N
Beauty column You are beautiful in every single way, words can’t bring you down!! Don’t let them say you ain’t beautiful … just stay true to you So if you’re reading this article you should already know by now that you, yes you, are beautiful. This article is here to share beauty related topics & you know what rhymes with share … HAIR!!! HAIR CARE Steps to growing & taking care of your hair: Eat fruits & vegetables – yea yea I know you’ve heard this a billion times with anything health related but best believe it’s true ladies! Drink a lot of water Comb, brush & moisturize your hair every night before bed – simply purchase a moisturizer that works wonders with your hair type AND please ladies just do it overnight & tie down your hair to lock in the moisture, because we all know dry hair is less than attractive. Best believe your grandmother is right! Plaits promote hair growth, so just wear them to bed. Let your hair BREATHE!! – when you get home just tug out the clips and shake it out Wash your hair frequently [atleast once a week] – ladies we can’t stress this enough Homemade hair treatments are your friends!!! Massage your scalp – whilst watching television or listening to your favourite zip jockey just run your fingers through it. Trim, not cut, but trim your hair every 6 weeks as to prevent split ends Deep condition – you don’t have to purchase a deep conditioner, it’s really simple after conditioning, comb your hair out and put on a plastic hair cap for 10-15 minutes then rinse , easy as 1 2 3 Read more: Homemade Hair Treatments - At Home DIY Hair Treatments - Woman's Day WRITTEN BY: DANIELLA ELLIOT 12R AND BRITTANY COKE 12
Fashion Column This holiday we are celebrating in style. These are the some of the trending holiday looks we have pick for you. Our first look is built off one of this season's hot item blazers. The look is kept clean with a white tank, high waist khaki shorts and beige ankle boots with gold jewels to polish the look.Our second look is a stunning teal dress which is paired with nude pumps and exotic gold jewels. A gold metallic clutch purse accessorized this outfit perfect. The third outfit has a combination of basic daytime pieces that compliments each other perfectly. This look is very easy to create. A mini Ikat skirt is paired with a white tank and a pair of decorative wedge and stunning jewels. A green purse is added for a pop of Colour to complete the look. Have a fashionable holiday!!!- WRITTEN BY: Samoya Williams 12r
Outside school affairs
About Jamaica College ( Floreat Collegium, Fervet Opus In Campis (May the College Flourish, Work is Burning in the Fields) Founded: 1789 Religious Affiliation: Christianity Principal: Mr. Ruel Reid Denomination: Anglican Address: 189 Old Hope Road Kingston 6, St. Andrew Jamaica, W.I.
First established as a boarding school for boys, Jamaica College has remained a single-sex school with the boarding facilities removed. The school provides education to around 1,800 boys and has over 100 teaching and administrative staff. During the 18th century when Jamaica prospered as a sugar colony of the British Empire, several large donations were made for the funding of schools. The objective of these bequests was usually to provide free education for the poor of the parish to which the benefactor belonged. Jamaica College is a product of such a bequest. The institution is widely known in Jamaica for both its academic and sports achievements, and has had the privilege of producing many influential members of Jamaican society, notably former Prime Ministers, Michael Manley and Bruce Golding, and former Chief Minister and Premier of Jamaica, Norman Washington Manley.
Every quarter this column will explain one or two question from each subject area in the school also giving an important tip to help with your study and learning process in the school and your outside life This quarter we will start off with a mathematics question: Simultaneous Equation 2(b) CXC PAST PAPER MAY 2009 One packet of biscuits cost $x and one cup of ice cream cost $y One packet of biscuit and two cups of ice cream cost $8.00, while three packets of biscuits and one cup of ice cream cost $9.00. (i) Write a pair of simultaneous equations in x and y to represent the given information above.(2mks) (ii) Solve the equations obtained in (b) (i) above to find the cost of one packet of biscuits and the cost of one cup of ice cream.(4mks) We could write the equation x + 2y = $8.00 => from the first part of the yellow highlighted part, underlined like this. 3x+y = $9.00 => from the second part of the yellow highlighted part Now that we have the equation lets solve the cost of one biscuit , x and the cup of ice cream, y . Note there are many ways we can solve this by substitution, elimination, matrix and graphic ways x + 2y= $8.00 => x= $8.00 – 2y 3x + y =$9.00 3x +y =$9.00 3($8.00- 2y) + y = $9.00 $24.00 - 6y +y = $9.00 $24.00 -5y =$9.00 -5y = $9.00- $24.00 -5y/-5y= -$15/-5 y = $3.00
substitution in equation 3x + y = $9.00 3x+1($3.00) = $9.00 3x+$3.00 = $9.00 3x = $9.00-$3.00 3x/3 = $6.00/3 x = $2.00 one biscuit cost $ 2.00 while one of ice cream cost $3.00
Study quote “I find four great classes of students: The dumb that stay dumb. The dumb that becomes wise. The wise that go dumb, the wise that remains wise.” --Martin H. Fischer Which one are you ?
Study Column continued Ok guys here are some study tips when entering exams. 1. Form a study group if you work well in groups 2. review past exams and prepare a study time table at least study for 3 hours a day 3. Avoid Procrastinating 4. In the exam FOCUS don’t look east and west also try and time yourself for each section giving time for review
Spiritual Upliftment
IS IT THE REAL YOU? Do you know who you really are? Take a look in the mirror, what do you see?
Is it the REAL you? We all have an identity and it’s up to us to decide what we want our identity to be. Is it grounded in God or of the world? To truly know who you are, you need to know the potential, purpose and power God has given unto you and also to recognize the person in the mirror, however, does the image of the person lines up with what God says in the BIBLE? You have to read the bible, it is your manual of guidance to live and survive this troubled world. Does your mirror show a true reflection of you? Your mirror will always give a reflection of yourself. Are you pleased with your reflection? Well, some of us aren’t because of guilt, shame and fear! Our lives are consumed by the world and so we see: greed, lust, selfishness, hatred, idolatry, adultery and fornication. [2 Samuel 11:1-5] explains how David sinned with Bathsheba. David’s mirror gave him a reflection of himself; he saw himself lusting, committing adultery and murder! Yes, murder!. David was now guilty and ashamed of his use of power. Who is the mirror? The mirror is God working through you or others. Continue to read [2 Sam. 11] you’ll see that Nathan was David’s mirror! He highlighted David’s shameful abuse of his power and how David had sinned against God. God uses us to be mirrors for ourselves and for others to recognize their wrongs and to be convicted and ready to correct them. Can we change the image that we see in the mirror? Yes we can! You should repent! When your mirror reflects your sins you should repent because when you have sinned you have broken the law of God, in fact sin is lawlessness [1John 3:4]. Repent means to turn around so turn around from lusting, from greed and fornication. Confess your sins with your mouth, own up to your sins, accept the fact that you have sinned and repent! God will take that sin away but if you choose to deny your sin God will not take it away. I challenge you today to let the image reflected by the mirror ,be the real you let it be a child of God fulfilling God’s will. Believe in your heart that you can change the image to someone great, someone beautiful. Let it be an image pleasing to you, may God bless you. Stephanie Adams 12 A
Advice column
Ask NlS HEY NLS, I have a problem, my friends think I'm stupid because I only listen to R n B music. They are really dear to me and I don't want to loose them. What should I do?
Hey girly, I understand what you’re saying. This is a common problem we face as teenagers where we have differences with our friends as to our likes and dislikes. This problem should not come between you guys if you are true friends. Your friends should appreciate you for who really are and not by the type of music you listen to. You should also accept them for they are; and if they can’t accept then maybe they aren’t really good friends. Also I don’t think its cool for them to be referring to you as stupid because of your choice of music, ummmm No! Not cool at all. You could also try listening new genres of different music, like maybe reggae fusion, or gospel, remember that their many different genres out there. Hope all goes well. :D Written by: Ashley Barrett 12a and Tamoi Reid 12
Birthday Shoutouts! Special Birthday Greetings to the following ladies: October Oct.5 Mishka Hanlan Oct.17 Kai Thomas
November Nov. 4 Aeisha Fuller Nov.15 Shanice Allen
Oct.19 Cynthia Grant Oct.28 Gabbril Williams
Nov.16 Nahmila Mckoy Nov. 29 Oni Palmer
December Dec. 12 Ester Park Dec. 13 Taj-Marie McFarlene Dec.13 Renee Gordon Dec .14 Asia Sinclair Dec.18 Natalia Keane Dec .18 Jodi-Marie Taylor Dec.20 Shanique McLaughlin Dec.21 Karice Thompson Dec.21 Sharique Fearon Dec.24 Jonelle Wright Dec.30 Ashanna Cephas
Also Special Birthday Greeting to Laila Wright 7N, Ranae Rhoom and Saila Wright of 7N,Darianne Curry 8A
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Fun things Time for jokes For my people There was a Black man, a White man, a Native American man and a Latino man. All four of them were on top of a cliff discussing the difficulties that their people had gone through. The Native American said, 'My people have suffered the most, and in honor of what they have endured, I will fling myself off this cliff in hopes that my blood will change things.' So he yelled 'THIS IS FOR MY PEOPLE', and jumped off the cliff, the Latino not wanting to be outdone, quickly looked at the other two and followed yelling 'THIS IS FOR MY PEOPLE' and jumped off the cliff as well. The Black man was touched by this and decided it was his turn, so he yelled 'THIS IS FOR MY PEOPLE' and pushed the White man off the cliff! Puzzle –FIND A WORD TAKE A BREAK
A man called a popular Jamaican talk show and said: “Miss G, mi caan understand how people love do di same ting ova and ova “Could you explain that my dear sir • Miss G replied. “Well mam, every day dem a sen man go a moon. Why dem caan sen smaddy go a sun? Calmly, Miss G replied: “Well, my dear sir, the sun is so hot here and it is 93 million miles away. Can you imagine how hot it is there? The spacecraft wouldnt even get close. It would burn up many miles away from the sun. Laughing with a know-it-all, the caller replied: “Den a no easy ting dat fi solve Miss G. Jus sen di ship inna de night!!
CALM DOWN, CATNAP, CHILL OUT, L OFF, DAYDREAM, DOZE, EASE, FREEDOM, HOLIDAY, LEAVE, LEISURE, LOOSEN UP, LUXURIATE, PEACE, PICNIC, QUIETEN,RECESS, RELAX, RELIEF, REPOSE, REPRIEVE, RESPITE, REST, SABBATICAL, SERENITY, SETTLE DOWN, SIESTA, SIMMER DOWN, SIT BACK, SLACKEN, SLEEP, SLUMBER, TAKE A BREAK, TAKE IT EASY, TIME OFF, TIME OUT, U NCOIL, UNWIND, VACATION.
Relaxing Tips Managing family gatherings Family gatherings can be potentially stressful for many differeny reasons. But remember you can't change anybody, but you can change yourself. Consider the following tips. -Keep the focus on you. How do you want to behave this year? -Think before attending a family gathering e.g., are there certain hot topics to avoid? -Try to be grateful for what you can offer your family members this year. Consider the following tips. -It does not have to be perfect. -If it doesn't happen this year, maybe it can happen next year. -Create a realistic holiday budget -Have a budget in mind that fits your income. Written by: Jodi-Marie Taylor 12A