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Fundraising at Sir Graham Balfour School
Sports Relief
Sir Graham Balfour School has been organising lots of activities for charity over the last few weeks. Our efforts kicked off with a campaign on Friday 19th March for Sports Relief which raised over £1000.
The whole school was asked to come in wearing something red and sporty and contribute £1 on entry. Other activities on the day included a ‘Guess how many Sweets in the Jar’ competition and a raffle for the chance to win a Sports Relief Beckham T-shirt.
The staff also took part in a Mini Sports Day over their lunch hour carrying on the sporty theme. Each House picked a team to represent them in a challenging range of events including an obstacle course, egg and spoon, three legged and wheelbarrow race. Students paid 20p to watch their teachers and cheer on their House. Sandon came out on top in nearly every race winning the overall prize of 1000 House Points thanks to a great effort by there all male elite team!
Mrs Hartley, Assistant Head Teacher explained, “There was a fantastic atmosphere in school throughout the day. It was lovely to see students supporting the cause by dressing up and contributing. The participation from the staff was also brilliant it really topped off the day.”
Posted 26th April 2010.
Tesco and Sainsbury's Vouchers
We are still collecting vouchers, any student who has any at home please bring them into Reception as soon as possible.
Thank you, Mrs Nanavati .”
Posted 15th June 2010.
Competitions
Immunology in Action
Produce an image that represents immunology (the study of how the body fights disease). Photograph, painting, collage, still section of a roleplay, use your imagination.
First prize £1000. Deadline July 30th (entries have to be posted).
For more details see the Science notice board or Miss Collins.
Posted 15th June 2010.
Are you handy with a camera?
The county council's Transport Policy Unit is running a photographic competition called `Snap the Web' for Staffordshire children in school years 5 to 11.
Children are being invited to send in photos which illustrate how transport in the county affects their lives.
Their photo can be serious or funny, beautiful or edgy, colourful or drab, we really don't mind. All we ask is that it tells us a little about how they get around in Staffordshire.
The two winning photographers will scoop a £75 prize and two runners up will be awarded £50 each. Winners will be chosen from two categories: children in school years 5 to 9 and from years 10 and 11.
To take part parents and carers will need to register their children by Wednesday 23rd June. Registration forms have been sent out to all schools.
To find out more contact Miss Ashton or Katrina Jones on 01785 277690 or visit -
http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/transport/transportplanning/localtransportplan/competition.
Posted 15th June 2010.
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School Mock Election
On Thursday May 6th 2010, a General Election was held in Britain. In terms of Citizenship Education, this was too good an opportunity for us to miss! Consequently, we replicated the experience for our students by holding a Mock General Election to coincide with the actual event.
Our aims were to;
- Ensure the students understood fully the democratic process as it exists in GB.
- Ensure the students were aware of significant contemporary political issues.
- Educate them about the policies of the three main political parties.
- Combat the political apathy which exists amongst many of our young people.
There were several age-related constituencies. Each party fielded candidates in all constituencies. Debates were held on a range of relevant issues e.g. education, the environment, the economy, foreign policy etc.
Students were encouraged to campaign actively e.g. by producing posters, holding rallies, issuing leaflets etc. During the campaign, students were permitted to wear rosettes, party insignia and anything appropriate or reasonable.
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Three Stafford Members of Parliament visited to take part in a "Question Time" style debate.
BBC Midlands Today and BBC Radio Stoke interviewed students who took part.
Please use this link to see the News Item that was broadcast on BBC Midlands Today at 6:30pm on BBC1 on Tuesday 4th May.
Click this link to see Our Mock Election Results fromThursday 6th May 2010
Originally posted 4th May 2010
Updated 17th May 2010.
Ski Trip 2010
We went to Italy Piancavallo, in February half term this year. We went for 9 days and spent 5 of them skiing on the slopes.
It took 30 hours to get there on the coach and two of them were spent on the ferry. After we got off the ferry we travelled through France, Switzerland and Germany then later arrived in Italy.
When we arrived at our hotel we unpacked and got ourselves ready for the days skiing ahead. We got our skis, boots and poles ready to go skiing.
The next day we were up at 8 and ready to go on the slopes for 11. We then spent the whole day skiing it was amazing! The scenery was fantastic. In the evenings we did all different activities such as ice skating, a fancy dress games night, pizza night, bingo night and tobogganing.
Some of the funniest parts were Miss Marshall and Miss Chapman falling off the ski lifts, Mr Robb failed dancing, Mr Trenbirth colouring in and Mr Parry falling over on the humps!
The fancy dress evening was also very funny. Over all the ski trip was really good and funny everyone enjoyed themselves a lot.
Posted 27th April 2010.
Items for Sale in the DAC
There has been a small increase in the price of items for sale...
Pen 15p
Fineliner 25p
Ruler 15p
Protractor 15p
Compass 25p
Eraser 5p
Pencil 10p
Calculators are no longer for sale and cannot be borrowed from the DAC.
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School Canteen …… What Meal Deals are available
Meal Deal, £2.10 – choice of 3 meals all of which include a pudding
Snack Attack, £1.00 – choice of pizza, hot bap, Panini, hot wrap, hot baguette, cakes and biscuits
Tasty Challenge, from 50p – choice of sandwiches, baps, baguettes,
French stick, pasta pots, fruit pots, yoghurts
Hot Pasta Pot, £1.60 – choice of pasta topping vary from day to day both vegetarian and meaty plus garlic bread
Cold drinks, fresh fruit, dried fruit bags and yoghurts are available
on all counters.
Why not come and try it …. It makes a change from packed lunches !!
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