Cranford Review 2019
The “Cranford Review” © is a publication of Cranford Community College. Is an annual high standard produced magazine which provides an archive document highlighting various aspects of the life of the academy, its staff, students and community from each academic year. It is a wonderful read and a useful historical document which, with its termly sister publications and occasional special editions, also serves to describe the values of the academy and support the aspirations of the academy, its staff, students and wider community. A colorful layout with a wide range of topics comprising events, extracurricular activities, recognition awards, initiatives, trips and excursions among many others. Hard copies are provided to stakeholders including families, staff, partners, visitors, prospective parents/students, prospective employees and others with an interest or stake in the academy and its students. Headteacher & Director: Kevin Prunty / Editor-in-chief: Jessica Joyce / Graphic Design: Enzo Gianvittorio Danese (Enzo GD) / Printed by: Springfieldpapers.com
The “Cranford Review” © is a publication of Cranford Community College. Is an annual high standard produced magazine which provides an archive document highlighting various aspects of the life of the academy, its staff, students and community from each academic year.
It is a wonderful read and a useful historical document which, with its termly sister publications and occasional special editions, also serves to describe the values of the academy and support the aspirations of the academy, its staff, students and wider community. A colorful layout with a wide range of topics comprising events, extracurricular activities, recognition awards, initiatives, trips and excursions among many others. Hard copies are provided to stakeholders including families, staff, partners, visitors, prospective parents/students, prospective employees and others with an interest or stake in the academy and its students.
Headteacher & Director: Kevin Prunty / Editor-in-chief: Jessica Joyce / Graphic Design: Enzo Gianvittorio Danese (Enzo GD) / Printed by: Springfieldpapers.com
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Hounslow<br />
Poetry Slam <strong>2019</strong><br />
‘Hi guys, can I play?’<br />
‘NO, women can’t play<br />
football’<br />
‘You don’t even know how to<br />
play’<br />
‘Exactly’<br />
‘Girls can’t<br />
play football? That’s just an<br />
opinion. They can’t play, they<br />
say but I’m not going to … for<br />
another day. They tell me to go<br />
but I’m going to stay<br />
We’re in <strong>2019</strong>, we need to be a<br />
team<br />
Let’s all come together to fulfil<br />
our dream<br />
On<br />
Thursday 20th June <strong>2019</strong>, 10 year 7 students from<br />
<strong>Cranford</strong> Community College (including myself) and Mr<br />
Ladva travelled to The Hounslow Arts Centre. Even though we were in<br />
different teams, we were still all doing it for <strong>Cranford</strong>. At first glance<br />
the theatre was gargantuan. The School Library Service Librarian<br />
introduced Adam, Kelly and Chloe, they were all poets and creative<br />
artists. When we got ourselves settled with the other schools we played<br />
many acting and poetry related games to get warmed up. This was very<br />
enjoyable, as the hosts who were presenting the Poetry Slam were so<br />
amusing and confident. We then got into our poetry groups so that we<br />
could start work on our own poems. <strong>Cranford</strong> had three teams.<br />
The Teams were;<br />
Team 1<br />
It’s Women’s World Cup<br />
and I’m dreaming up to what I<br />
aspire to be<br />
When I am trying to train but<br />
the boys give me pain<br />
And I’m left crying in the rain<br />
All I want is equality<br />
And I want to be free’<br />
‘Wait, don’t run away, we need<br />
you, you’re awesome so now,<br />
let’s play’<br />
‘Okay’<br />
Syed Ali<br />
Hassan<br />
After 25 minutes of<br />
hard work we finally<br />
got our finished<br />
poem ready. We then<br />
had lunch, which for<br />
me and the rest of<br />
the group was our<br />
favourite time, because<br />
we got to interact with<br />
other students and<br />
make friends with<br />
them. After lunch we<br />
practised our theatrical<br />
skills to test how to<br />
Team 2<br />
Team 3<br />
Abd Elrahmane<br />
Brik-Chaouch<br />
Amandeep<br />
Khurana<br />
Krithik<br />
Balamugunthan<br />
Adil Yusuf<br />
Zaina Syeda<br />
Safa<br />
Abdul-Muktadir<br />
Alys<br />
Speed-Ghumdia<br />
Jessica Logan<br />
Iustin<br />
Vrinceanu<br />
perform the poetry. We practised so hard that we were all<br />
sweating. The performances got stronger over time which proves that the other schools were not going<br />
down without a fight. Mr.Ladva supported all the groups and gave us feedback to ensure we did the best<br />
we could. All the performances were absolutely amazing and all deserved to be first place.<br />
After the performances the judges deliberated for an intense 5 minutes but it seemed like a lifetime. The<br />
results were in and <strong>Cranford</strong> got 3rd place and an honourable mention which was amazing news. We were<br />
the only school to receive both a top place and a mention. What a performance by <strong>Cranford</strong>. We hope you<br />
enjoy reading our poem above.<br />
Syed Ali Hassan, Abd Elrahmane Brik-Chaouch (year 7)<br />
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