Pressure is mounting with only one week until the long-awaited performance of Jesus Christ Superstar (write media students Emma Griffiths and Abi Marriott). The cast, directors and helpers have been frantically getting everything ready for the performances which will take place on February 24, 25, 26 and 27, at 7.30 pm in the Main School Hall.
The world famous musical has caught the imagination of the very talented cast who are all showing great dedication and commitment at rehearsals.
Matthew Birch aka Jesus, took time off briefly from rehearsals last week to tell us: "Rehearsals are going really well and the songs are sounding very impressive."
Between the hectic schedules, the directors have decided to put on a day performance for primary schools.
Tickets are currently on sale at Dales Music Shop or from the School Reception, priced £8 (for tiered seating) and £5 - but hurry, they are selling fast!
Important announcement: Would everyone please note, the seating arrangements for this production will be different to normal. All tickets purchased are marked with a letter to denote the row and a seat number. Therefore, a seat bearing the number in the allotted row will be for the ticket bearer only. Also each night is represented by a different colour ticket, i.e. Tuesday - blue, Wednesday - mauve, Thursday - pink and Friday - yellow.
Quick-thinking Student
The quick-thinking of Year 8 student Kiefer Thompson probably saved the lives of four boys who were cut-off by a rising tide last weekend. Not only did Kiefer notify the Coastguards, but he remained at the site until the ordeal was over and all the boys were safely rescued. Well done young man!
Wynford Davies History Prize
Congratulations to James Longster for flying the flag for Greenhill for the second year running, by being awarded, jointly with a student from Fishguard School, the prestigious Wynford Davies History Prize. Well done and good luck in future studies James.
Modern Languages Speaker
Last week, the Modern Languages Faculty was delighted to welcome Mrs. Christina Hedges from CILT (the Centre for International Language Teaching). Mrs. Hedges gave a short talk to Year 9 on the benefits of continuing with French or German in Year 10.
She pointed out that language skills were being increasingly sought after by UK employers, with over 500 companies in Wales now owned by French or German parent companies.
These businesses require people with language skills to understand telephone calls, E-mails, faxes and letters from abroad. She also noted that 60 per cent of UK trade was with Europe and that many British companies were looking for sales staff who could speak a foreign language to help them access European markets. Linguists were at a premium and could therefore command significantly higher salaries.
She said that taking a foreign language for GCSE would make you far more marketable to future employers.
DRAW WINNER
Luckey winner of the Canada Rugby Tour Christmas Draw was Tara Halls with ticket number 670.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
First certificates: Keeley Brown 8JCT; Lucia Hadley 8AJP; Daniel Tuz 8AMFD; Luke Chiffi 8JES; Bethan Barritt 8JW; Gemma Doling 8JCT; James North 8JCT; Jamie Williams 8AJP.
Second certificates: Katie Rowe 7LJR; Daniel Thomas 7NJD; Samantha Carrier 7NJD; Jessica Koop 8AMFD; Rebecca Mearns 8JW; Rosie John 8JW.
Third certificates: Aidan Staples 7LMD; Shaylynn Griffiths 7NJD; Katie Rowe 7LJR; Sophie Thomas 7NJD; Hannah Froment 7SAR; Lowri Lewis 7TET; Scott Meades 7JDM; Chloe Wallis 7LMD; Katie Keohane 7TET; Mathew Dick 7NJD; Natalie Morgan 7NJD; Sophie Batten 7JDM; Laura Elliott 7SJE; Daniel Bates 7SAR; Lewis Davies 7JDM; Stephanie Evans 7JMB; Jakita Roach 7LMD; James Sillito 7NJD; Sam Fletcher 7NMB; Tom Davies 7TET; Sam Harts 7SAR; Alice Shuttleworth 7SAR.
Fourth certificates: Michael Robins 7SAR; Ethan Law 7LJR; Shaylynn Griffiths 7NJD; Jack Canning 7SAR; Amy O'Rourke 7RBH; Adam Hensman 7LMD; Sophie Arthur 7LMD; Karl Baugh 7JDM; Jack Oakley 7SJE; Poppy Clarke 7SJE; Daniel Bates 7SAR; David Thomas 7JDM; Hannah Webster-Smith 7LMD; Holly Thomas 7SAR.
Bronze certificates: Lucy Morris 7LJR; Rochelle Nickson 7SJE; Amy O'Rourke 7RBH; David Thomas 7JDM.
Silver certificate: Zoe Stanton 7SJE.
Half-term
Next week is half-term holiday. School re-opens on Monday, February 23, at the usual time. Have a good break everyone!
HIGHER EDUCATION EVENING
A Higher Education evening will be held in the Main Hall on Monday, February 23, from 7 - 8 pm. This important date in the school calendar is for all Year 12 students and their parents and will feature everything you need to know about Higher Education.
Come and ask questions. There will be an admissions officer from a Welsh University who will give a comprehensive talk on all aspects of the Higher Education selection proceure and the financial implications.
Diary Dates
Monday, February 23: Higher Education Evening for Year 12 (7-8 pm).
Tuesday to Friday, February 24 - 27: Jesus Christ Superstar.