Newsletter - Pershore High School

EnglishWell done to all the Year 10, 11,12 and 13 students who achievedsuccess in the summerexaminations. 73% of Year 11gained A*- C in English and 76%in Literature, higher again this yearthan the national average, whilstat A2 many students achieved topgrades and some have gone on tostudy English at university.We are once again lookingforward to a full, curriculumenriching year in the department.Tickets have been booked for„Romeo and Juliet‟ at the fantasticnew theatre in Stratford. We alsohave plans to take students tosee productions of „To Kill aMockingbird‟ in Cheltenham,„Journey‟s End‟ at the SwanTheatre in Worcester and „TheSecret Garden‟ in Birmingham(ask your English teacher fordetails).Our debaterswill beentering manycompetitionsthis year.The first isround 1 of theTaylor Trophywhich is scheduled for the 30 thSeptember at PHS, starting at5.30 – all welcome.Anita Iddon.Book ReviewsRemember Me – Kath Kidsonreview by Emma Godwin'A cliff hanger film that leaves you thinking. Thestory of a lady who woke up one day and findsherself living her life 10- years later. After sufferingfrom brain damage, she has to deal with her life as anew her. The end of every chapter in this book,leaves you wondering what's going to happen next.This exciting book, demonstrates wonderfully how shecopes with living life 10 years later when you don'tknow who is who. She doesn't even know who sheis!'The Goose Girl – Shannon Halereview by Ellie Brooks'An old age brothers grim story taken up and given anew life about a journey to a foreign place goesunexpectedly. The main character becomes a goosegirl and learns about ordinary things as well a takingto the elements. The start of a wonderful series and are-lived classic.'Noughts and Crosses - Malorie Blackmanreview by Polly NatynczukThis thrilling novel tells the tragic tale of two teenagersin love, divided by their race. Sephy is a Cross anddaughter of a wealthy politician. Callum is a Noughtwhose father is a member of a terrorist group againstthe Crosses. This is the brilliant tale of what happenswhen their love is given the ultimate test.'Withering Tights – Louise Renninsonreview by Alice Hulbert'A hilarious tale of how Tululah Casey* goes to aperforming arts college for the summer. Whilst on thejourney of discovering herself, Tululah is on her questfor Luurve! With an all boys schooljust down the road who just happen togo jogging near their school at lunch –who knows what could happen…?'*your average 14 year old just withabnormally high knees!Thanks to Mrs Harper and her group for their contributions.A selection of Year 8 work fromMrs Humphrey’s group entitled‘My First Day’.It‟s finally here, was it worth thewait?My very first day of Year 8I find my friends in a crowdI hope I find my way aroundI push my way through the gateOh, I hope I‟m not late,The bell just went,Where do I go,I‟ll follow the crowdSomeone will knowLunch is here, justone more lesson left,So far the day has been asuccess,The buses are here, I hope I geta seat,My first day at PHS is complete.My first day at schoolI wonder what it‟s likeSome people come ona brand new bikeI‟m in Year 8I think it might be greatKids are in a bunchWhen it‟s time for lunchWhat‟s the matter the teacher saysBefore I have to sit on theuncomfortable chairsIt comes to Lesson 4Mr Corbett knocks on the doorLesson 5 was not a boreIt was funAnd now the day is doneIt‟s time to goThe homework piled and I said„no…‟Another day tomorrowTo build on my sorrow8On my first day of schoolI found it really coolMade some new matesWho are always lateBut I am never late at allAt break time I kicked the ballEnglish was the best of allI didn‟t know any teachersAnd I don‟t know anyoneThe canteen is greatAnd delicious things on my plateEveryone in uniform,shiny new shoesSandwiches, hot mealsSo much to chooseLots of new lessonsSome boring, some greatCan‟t wait till tomorrowI‟ve made a new mate