Bablakeexperiences
a flavour of Spain We are lucky to have established a link with a Spanish tapas bar and restaurant la tasca in Solihull (http://www.latasca. co.uk/solihull/). Some of our Upper Sixth pupils from the enrichment course and Second Year pupils have already had a chance to try traditional Spanish food including paella, tortilla española, chorizo, patatas bravas, albóndigas, calamares and much more, and a visit for Shell pupils is scheduled for Sunday 3rd April. Courtesy of the manager, Mr Robert fisher, we have free cooking and tasting workshops coming up for pupils studying Spanish. So next time you are in Solihull, why not try some delicious tapas and freshly prepared paella? the restaurant is open every day and if you take this issue of The Lion with you, you will receive a special offer from the manager.
news in brief keeping iT in The FAMily Congratulations to Scout leader Joshua Baines (Upper Sixth), who travelled to Switzerland during the Christmas holidays to be assessed in mountain safety, first aid, skiing ability, teaching ability and leadership. he, along with mum laura, Scout District Commissioner and Bablake Admissions officer, was assessed by the Swiss Ski School and they were both awarded the Scout Association Ski Permit which allows them to lead and teach in europe. Joshua has been skiing since the age of two and a half and is believed to be one of the youngest members of the Scout Association to have gained this permit. WelcoMe bAck Many of the Year of 2003 returned to Bablake for their graduation ceremony. After an introduction from headmaster Mr John Watson, Mr Jim Burns (former head of 6th form) delivered a well received satirical reminder of some of the year’s final moments at school before issuing the students with their certificates. for the students, with the majority having finished their first term at university, it was a great chance to catch up with their peers and enjoy a final formal glance at their alma mater. Mr Jim Burns commented: ‘it was excellent to see so many of last year’s U6th again. i look forward to hearing about their successes in the years to come and sincerely hope that they keep in touch with the school.’ AMeliA’S poliTicAl AdvenTuRe fifth former Amelia Brook recently enjoyed a day at the house of Commons in her role as one of Coventry’s two Uk Youth Parliament members. this was clearly a day Amelia had looked forward to for a few years and it certainly did not disappoint. Amelia was one of 300 aspiring politicians who attended the event. the representatives, who came from all over the country, took part in five debates during the day: university fees, sex education, free transport, the war in iraq and finally job opportunities for the young. each debate lasted 30 minutes and was marshalled by John Bercow, the Speaker of the house. When asked whether she had spoken in the Chamber, Amelia said: ‘i was desperately keen to have my say. i stood up five or six times but was unfortunately not chosen!’ BABlAke SChool
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