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Year 9Miss R Povey&Mr A MeddinsThere have been many exciting and interestingevents taking place for Year 9 this year. Pupilshave begun their GCSE courses in all subjectsand have coped well with the challenge this haspresented.Pupils received valuable business advice fromguest speakers in the recent Dynamo Project.The Proto Toy Day was a success with some interestingand innovative designs being shown. Itappears there are some budding entrepreneurs inYear 9!There was considerable interest in applying forcourses at Barry College next year. All pupilsperformed very well in their interviews and thoroughlyenjoyed the taster sessions at the college.100 pupils also travelled for a fun-filled day toOakwood after receiving the most housepoints inYear 9.Many pupils have helped Mr Baldwin with theYear 6 transition days and new parents’ evening,as well as Year 7 parents’ evening - all pupilshave been extremely helpful and have representedthe school with distinction.36 members of the year group have been involvedin the excellent Year 8/9 joint productionof ‘High School Musical’.Year 9 students have had many memorable andinspiring visitors during the term. Carol Evansfrom the Malarchi Pooncholai Trust spoke to theyear group about an Indian orphanage and followingthis the pupils raised enough money tosponsor two orphan children. Also, Hannah Williamsfrom the Vale Volunteer Bureau spoke tothe year group about the valuable aspects of volunteering- many pupils were subsequently inspiredto put their names forward for this. Finally,Godfrey, a Headmaster from Lesotho (seephoto) spoke to the year group in an assemblywhich was a very humbling experience.9TShanice Donovan is a member of the StanwellGirls’ football team that won the leagueand also is a member of the Girls’ basketballteam who are Welsh Champions!Lucy Sharpe has been busy performing inthe Orbit Theatre production of Annie. VerityTucker has passed her modern dancingexams.9EIsaac Dyer is a member of the Cardiff CityDevelopment squad and Sam Jennings is amember of the Swansea City Developmentsquad. Edward Drake has been busy playingfor Penarth Rugby team. Euan Procterhas been regularly attending rock climbing atBolders. Mathew Bennett was a member ofthe Newport Football Academy team whowon their league.9ATom Hann powered through a sponsoredcycle ride from Penarth to Pontypridd andback - it was for Pedal Power and the JohnEllis Tay lending library. Jacob Grant hasplayed tennis for the school team this term.“Pupils raised enough money to sponsor two orphan children ...”