Cranford Review 2010-2011 (Annual edition 2011)

Trip to Oxford
inspires year 9’s
On Wednesday 20th July 2011 we went on a trip to Oxford
University to understand the importance of an education
and we all have it in ourselves to have a bright future
(job). Oxford University is old yet beautiful, we all
went on a tour bus to see all of Oxford; as we learnt at
the start when we visited St. John’s College that Oxford
University isn’t a campus as it’s not all in the same place,
there are colleges scattered all over the place but are part
of Oxford. Later in the day we met a man called Hashi.
Hashi shared with us his past and told us that no matter
what the consequences you can make it. There was also
some of Hashi’s friends such as
Muna, Rupa, Emma, Jake, Nick,
Marco and Ugi who were all very
successful and from different
backgrounds. Personally I found
this experience very inspiring
and thank my Head of Year
Mr Paterson and Hashi and his
friends for this opportunity.
By Nada Hassan and Kadar Yousaf (year 9)
Hounslow Youth Question Time
In the spring term 2011 some of our year 12 students were
given the opportunity to attend Hounslow Youth Question
Time; the purpose of this Saturday afternoon event held at
the Civic Centre was to allow young people to express their
concern and interest in Global political and economic issues
(focussing particularly on the USA and Britain) in a safe
environment and allowing their voice to be heard. There was
an array of guests on the panel including Diplomats from the
American Foreign Office and entrepreneurs trying to inspire
young people to actively engage in society to make it a better
place for them. Our students did themselves proud and asked
a number of challenging questions on topics ranging from
the backdrop to increasing pirate activity, American foreign
policy, the British Coalition Government as well as the
damaged reputation of the Liberal Democrats since joining
hands with the Tories. The year 12 students relished this
opportunity to mingle with other young people and listen
to panel members tackle their questions. For me it helped
initiate contact with West London Impact who helped bring
another amazing event to Cranford in June 2011.
By Mehmoona Yousaf
(Joint Head of Humanities Faculty)
The night began with a fabulous Bhangra
performance by Satvir Sidhu, Jaspreet Saini,
Hazra Vora and Sharonpreet Brar; the dance was
entertaining, enthusiastic and energetic, getting
everybody into the mood of the night. Even I could
not stop my feet from tapping to the beat of the
‘dhol’ Lakhvir Bhagri was playing.
One entertainment after the other: next was Ryan
Hodges with a cool break dance performance,
followed by Saujanya Natarajan doing a Bollywood
dance - full of elegance and expression.
The handing out of the folders ran very smoothly.
So smoothly that no one (despite all their previous
fears) tripped!
Throughout the ceremony there were many
speeches: touching and nostalgic, leaving a
melancholy atmosphere which suddenly made the
fact that school had ended more realistic - more
scary. Some were in tears - (including my mum).
Tears continued when all the years we had spent
together as a year group were reflected upon in the
beautiful video Faiz Sheikh made. Another video
after that was played (made and directed by Miss
Lowdon), that got us all laughing (great acting Mr
Blades, Ms Knights, Mr Booth and Mr Fraser). The
video ended with ‘Friday’ by Rebecca Black.
Food and photos followed; actually lots and lots of
photos followed instantly after the ceremony on the
concourse which was full of us year 11 students -
all looking smart and fabulous, of course!
Soon the concourse was empty, we all left. Class of
2011 left happy from our wonderful farewell from
Cranford Community College.
Only to return again on 25th August 2011 for our
GCSE Results…
By Roshni Mehra (year 11)
There was no mistaking the
sense of pride and joy at
the year 13 Celebration
Evening as the Class of 2011
said their fond farewells to the
teachers and friends they had
known and loved for the last
seven years. Many parents joined
in the fun to share this important
moment in their son or daughters
life, as they leave Cranford for
the next stage on the journey of
learning.
The formalities of the evening
w i t h t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f
certificates to every year 13
student was punctuated by
entertainment from the year 13
band and dancing from Gurkavel
Mahli and Brahmjeet Sahota
The Head Girl /Head Boy quartet
(Amarpal, Radhika, Cyrus and
Shivaani) bid a fond farewell
to everyone and thanked the
teachers on behalf of year 13
for their support, hard work and
commitment in helping them
achieve their ambitions.
Then everyone partied the night
away, staff and students together.
Good times, good friends and
great memories
Good luck year 13.
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