Headliners
Spring 2013
LSA TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE
Dear Readers, Welcome to this edition of Headliners, and I hope you find much about the success of our students that is of interest to you. I never cease to be amazed by the talent and enthusiasm of our students and really believe that this school offers so much opportunity for young people to get involved and to excel. The breadth of things covered in Headliners in this edition gives a flavour of the opportunities offered to our students. As an example, this edition of Headliners is edited and produced by one of our students, who, interested in a potential career in journalism, asked if she could produce it. I hope you think that her efforts have been worthwhile. Students with talent, drive, enthusiasm and initiative need opportunity and encouragement to thrive. Behind each story of student success and involvement in this edition is an adult who has provided opportunity and support – whether that be a parent or a teacher. I hope our students will join me in thanking those adults for that. Yours sincerely, P S Wood, Headteacher
Breakfast Bonanza
The last day of term was marked by the most wonderful breakfasts imaginable for staff and students all at half price. Showcased were the £1 deals (cheese on toast & a juice drink, sausage and egg muffins, toasted crumpet or a ham bagel and a hot drink). The canteen staff also launched their ‘Loyalty Card’ Scheme!
We were delighted to host 45 students and Comenius teachers from schools in Germany, Hungary, Poland and Sweden as part of an EU scheme to create partnerships across Europe. Foreign students were paired with LSA student hosts, were involved in shadowing lessons and visits to the Lake District and Liverpool. All in all, the week was a success with students and teachers enjoying a taste of Lancashire.
Sixth Form Enrichment has added a new exciting initiative to the programme by forming an Africa Link Committee to run a range of events throughout the year for the charity ‘Build a School’ in Malawi. See inside for more info on the fundraising activities students have been up to over this last term.
‘Build A School’
George Fox, Year 11, was spotted at a tournament, and asked to attend an England Emerging Talent Camp at St Georges Park, from where he was then asked to attend the England Cerebral Palsy Development Squad training weekend at St George's Park. This is one step away from joining the actual England squad from where players are selected to represent their country in tournaments and international games, and where the players for the 2016 Paralympics will be picked! Whilst nothing is certain and no guarantees are offered, if George continues to improve and shows dedication and hard work at future training weekends, he stands a real chance of getting selected to play in an International Development Squad Tournament coming up between the Home Countries in July!
England-bound