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In July we went to the<br />
Italian capital, Rome. The<br />
coach ride in from the airport to Rome<br />
was full of marvellous sights: Roman<br />
walls and buildings and great<br />
neo-classical architecture. We entered<br />
the city through towering walls that<br />
were once breached by the<br />
Barbarians. We set off for the walking<br />
tour of Rome and everyone soaked<br />
up the wonders around them. The<br />
churches are, without exception,<br />
breathtaking. Artists too many to name<br />
obviously gave their time to the<br />
glorification of God and the paintings,<br />
sculptures, tapestries and statuary are<br />
magnificent. A highlight was our visit to<br />
the ‘Bone Church’ where monks saved<br />
the bones of deceased fellows and<br />
made them into a variety of tableau.<br />
Eerie but impressive.<br />
RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT<br />
Our visit to the Vatican included a fascinating display, illustrating just how worldwide the reach of the church<br />
is. The tour ended in the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo’s fabulous paintings all around, we found<br />
ourselves standing in complete silence, mouths open in wonder and awe. We visited a new mosque that<br />
was big enough to hold three thousand worshippers. We also experienced a traditional trattoria, Italian<br />
gelati – exquisite – and Italian coffee. With all the senses stimulated we made our way home having<br />
thrown our pennies in the Fontana de Trevi to guarantee our return to this wonderful city!<br />
Fairtrade Stall<br />
Regular customers to the weekly Fairtrade stall will have noticed that they have been selling new goodies<br />
to treat our tastebuds. The ‘Crisp ‘n’ Chewy’ bars have been a great hit - so have the bottles of apple and<br />
orange juices. Remember to visit the stall each Friday to buy yourself a snack and remember to buy<br />
Fairtrade when you go shopping!<br />
Joseph at New Theatre 2011<br />
Forty pupils from Bassaleg school, accompanied by the RS department, were treated to an amazing<br />
performance of Joseph at the New Theatre in Cardiff. We were thrilled by the dancing, the singing and the<br />
acting and even joined in with the singing in the finale. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performance.<br />
Bible Writing Competition 2011<br />
Last June a small number of pupils entered a national Bible writing competition. Pupils were required<br />
to write an essay about a selected Bible story as if they were actually present at the event. This<br />
year three students received certificates of merit for highly commended work; Charles<br />
Cowper, Harriet Reeks and Lewis Waters. Megan Jeffery, received a special prize of a<br />
copy of the New International Bible for outstanding work.
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