St. George's School Cologne Newsletter - St. Georges School

Form 11 Formula 1
In recent years the Toyota Formula 1 team, based in Cologne,
has offered our pupils an opportunity to complete their work
experience placements in their factory. The pupils who have
participated in this program have not only gained experience of
the F1 world but also the working world outside of the classroom.
Herr Rommerskirchen from Toyota F1 oversees the work placement
within the company. Over the years he has been impressed
by the work ethic, commitment, enthusiasm and manners
of St George’s pupils.
As a result of this positive working relationship, Herr Rommerskirchen
has kindly donated the front nose cone, from Jarno
Trulli’s car, to the school.
It is very seldom, if ever, that Formula 1 car parts ever leave the
research lab, other than to go to the race track and back.
The nose cone will be used as a display item in our new school
building.
Mr Hollow, Vilem and Luke (from Year 12) are pictured with Herr
Rommerskirchen accepting this very generous gift.
Early Years
Upper School
Tigers in the Garden
The Tigers class in Year Two have been making
full use of the new Early Years garden. The pretty
plot of land in front of the Year Two classrooms
has provided an excellent recreational and learning
environment. Inspired by the fine weather, Mr
Clark decided to move his Science lesson outside,
and embark on the topic of ‘Forces’ with his class.
The Tigers learnt about push and pull, friction and
gravity. In pairs, his class experimented with a tug
of war, identifying the pulling force against their
partner. With small vehicles and ramps, pupils
discovered different types of friction on grass and
concrete, and discussed the effects of gravity. The
Tigers, and indeed all Early Years classes, are
thrilled have this open space at their disposal.
Windeck 0809
Our year 12s and new I.B. pupils embarked on the annual
weekend away to Windeck Jugendherberge on Friday 29 th August
which ensures our Year 12 pupils improve their team building and
mental agility skills.
After an early rise and breakfast on Saturday morning we drove
the short journey to the Hochseilgarten on Saturday morning,
where the pupils enjoyed a day of climbing activities. Nerves were
tested especially on the 30 foot high pole challenge; the first
challenge being the ascent to the top then the balance on a
platform only 20 centimetre wide. Finally, a respectable number of
adrenaline fuelled hardy souls made the jump to the rope and with
great relief back to “terra firma”. A great achievement of body,
mind and soul.An after-dinner series of quizzes and practice for the
Sunday morning’s presentation completed our Saturday.
Excitement and adrenaline still in our pupils’ veins, a later bedtime
and a relaxing group plenary wound us all down ready for lights
out.
Sunday morning appeared quickly and our final presentations got
under way. It must be said that all our pupils engaged in the
weekend with the enthusiastic and courageous attitude particular
to our youngsters; congratulations are due all round!