Cotswold News March/April 2015

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Sixth Form Biologists investigate ... P A G E 4 Sixth form biologists have been busy taking swabs from various surfaces on outside of the school in a research project being undertaken to investigate the microbiological diversity on buildings. This national project aims to help us better understand how microorganisms interact each other and us in the ecosystem. Samples have been sent to Dr Anne Jungblut at the Natural History Museum for DNA analysis with students keenly awaiting the return of results to find out about the diversity of Cotswolds microbes! RED NOSE DAY 2015 Bunnies‘. A memorable music video – starring staff from all departments and directed and produced by Mr Lord and Mr Smith – was premiered, while Mr Ellis and Mr Jones entertained with a rapping challenge and dance-off – both teachers showing off their newly acquired break-dancing skills. On 13th March, brave staff and some equally brave students took part in a lunch time show – doing something(s) funny for money in aid of Comic Relief. Student presenters Fran Roxburgh, Jonny Boyd and Pip Cull did a terrific job keeping the show on track and importantly, also took the time to remind the audience of the serious causes for which the funds were being raised. The ‘Red Nose Day Extravaganza’ included competitive face painting (won by the team of Miss Tattersall and Miss Brammar), swiftly followed by a popular marshmallow challenge which required contestants to fit as many marshmallows into their mouths as possible and coherently utter the words ‘Chubby Finally, Leo May introduced a group of 7 male staff and students who braved having their legs waxed by members of the audience. The show ended on a high point as Mr White, Head of Sixth Form, who, for additional money raised, submitted to a painful leg waxing at the hands of staff members: Miss Lorretta Newton and Mrs Gill Squires. Well done to all those who volunteered to make the Extravaganza—and all the other Comic Relief fundraising initiatives in school—such an enormous success. We are delighted to report that a total of £1001 were raised.
Alumni Jockeys raise funds for charity We were pleased to host a very successful charity supper event – sponsored by Harrison James & Hardie – to benefit The Injured Jockeys Fund and the British Heart Foundation in the lead up to the Cheltenham Festival. The evening featured BBC Sport’s Tom Clarkson in interview with 4 superb jockeys – and Cotswold School alumni – Conor and Kieran Shoemark, Tom Bellamy and Sam Twiston- Davies. (Will Twiston-Davies was also due to join his fellow jockeys but had received a call to race in Barbados.) Tom Clarkson interviewed the jockeys for nearly an hour asking them about their work, the issues and dangers they face, life in the weighing room and they also offered tips for the upcoming Festival. The probability of a jockey falling is 1 in every 7 races, making the support provided by The Injured Jockeys Fund so vital. The interviews over and cheese boards served, a charity auction took place featuring Lots such as: a day as an owner at the races, breakfast and a morning on the gallops with Nigel Twiston- Davies and another with Martin Keighley Racing. There were dinners and vouchers kindly donated by The Hollow Bottom, The Plough Inn and Stirrups Restaurant. BBC Radio commentator Cornelius Lysaght gave a lucky bidder the chance to spend the afternoon with the 5Live Racing Team at Cheltenham Races. The final Lot was supplied by Conor Shoemark: a pair of racing breeches signed that day at Sandown by a multitude of jockeys including the legendary A P McCoy who will be racing at the Cheltenham Festival for the last time this year. P A G E 5 The school hall was transformed into a dining room to accommodate 150 guests who enjoyed delicious food prepared by caterer Kate Pennell. A bar was provided by our PTA volunteers and guests were entertained by Blue Anthology – the excellent jazz trio of: Henry Yates (keyboard), Finn Pett (double bass and vocals) and Sunday Lendis (vocals). Waiting service was provided by enthusiastic members of The Cotswold School’s Equestrian Team. The school would like to thank Tom Clarkson and our alumni jockeys for so generously giving up their time and to R & R Catering for their valuable support with the event. The event was generously sponsored by Harrison James Hardie CONGRATULATIONS! Following a debilitating knee injury, Natalie Webb in Year 11 has fought back to not just catch up on her school work but to also excel in football. Working hard to get back to fitness, Natalie trialled and has now won herself a place at the FA Girls’ Advanced Coaching Centre– part of a bespoke pilot programme designed specifically to support the progression and development of promising players in the south west of England. Well done, Natalie on this fantastic achievement!
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