Last year, Y8 recorded a radio broadcast of unheard voices from WWI. They did this to honour the sacrifices of those who are sometimes forgotten when we remember the victims of WWI.

I am proud to share that this broadcast will be played on Memory Lane Radio on Saturday 11th November at 11am (their Armistice day slot!) Reuben visited the studio with Mrs Downes and was interviewed about the project. We will share a link to this interview in the coming days.

This is a huge honour for us and our students and I would encourage you all to tune in and celebrate our student’s beautiful work.

When answering the guiding question for that expedition, Scarlett wrote:

In this expedition I have reflected on how many people’s contributions went unrecognised during the war. Which has led me to believe that people’s sacrifices should be remembered for what they did for their country. What I think we all need to do is when thinking of the war make sure to remember and think about the unheard voices that you would not think of and their contributions. What I personally pledge to do is recognise the sacrifices people at home and on the battlefield made during the war. As a G29 cohort we are making sure that their sacrifices are recognised and remembered.   

So on this Armistice day, who will you honour?

Make sure you tune in on Saturday at 11am to Memory Lane Radio.

I wanted to share this very impressive piece of revision work from Corbyn in G28.

He is clearly wanting to ensure he is as successful as possible in his history assessment tomorrow – he has a copy on his bedroom door too! This is what getting smart looks like.

G28 and G29 have assessments this week and the extended study which was set for over half term is revision for this.

Wednesday 8th November – G28, Cold War assessment

Thursday 9th November – G29, Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade assessment

Friday 10th November – G28, Lord of the Flies character assessment

All revision materials are on google classroom.

Do yourself a favour and ensure you’ve revised! Good luck!

Lucy has recently done some wonderful work as part of her dance group. Having recently won first place for team dance in a competition, last week Lucy and her dance school ‘Dance Fusion Extreme’ danced at Tomasz Oleszak’s memorial service and even made it into the Evening Chronicle. Beautiful work Lucy!

Scarlett competed in the northern area regional schools judo championships over the weekend and secured a silver medal! She has also qualified for the national finals in March, what a fantastic achievement. Good luck for the finals Scarlett!

This week Ollie and Owen took part in trials for the district football team at under 12 level. Fingers crossed for both boys, but we know that they gave a great account of themselves. Beautiful work Ollie and Owen!

Some stunning monoprints that capture the grit, tone and texture of mining artefacts from Year 7.

Beautiful work G30!

Elyse was a flag bearer at the recent game between England and Scotland at the Stadium of Light. Elyse has really grown as a footballer over the last couple of years, and what an honour to have such an important role at this local event. Great work Elyse!

If you visit the Shipley Art Gallery, and we think you should, you will see Brody’s pottery piece displayed in one of the cabinets in the Gallery. Fantastic and beautiful work Brody. Our students can say they are published authors, Brody is a published potter!

Lizzie has produced some thoughtful writing about the importance of coal in our region to help drive the Industrial Revolution. Josh, having produced similar quality writing then made extensive notes on the Industrial Revolution as an extension task. Great work Lizzie and Josh!