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Kingswood in Focus 2016-17 | AcAdEMic
eNglisH eXteNded proJect
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t the end of the summer Term, all Year 8 pupils worked in groups to complete their English Extended Projects (EEPs) – the culmination of their literary journey through the Year 7 and 8 curriculum. groups addressed complex ‘big’ literary questions such as ‘where Are All the women?’ ‘do Heroes need a conflict?’ and ‘do Heroes Always Have to do what is Right?’ Each group had to present their findings in visually attractive and innovative ways, and during the presentation evening had to express these verbally to parents and Kingswood staff, including members of the school’s senior Management Team. students impressed with their confidence and literary knowledge, and at the end of the evening awards were given as follows:
HiGHly COMMenDeD: Lisa cancellieri, Eleanor duke, Rose Bates HiGHly COMMenDeD: Finn Allan, Rufus dakin, cal Levitt, Angus Martin COMMenDeD: Thea Bailey, Alexander Bushell, Ella stubbings, gabriel westcott COMMenDeD: Bels Barry, Jonny Lester, naomi waheed, Max waring, Lizzie wylie
WinneRS: Rose Betts, Anisha gofton, olivia Patterson, Mia Randolph
eNglisH year 10 poetry slam eveNiNg In May, 35 Year 10 pupils participated in a Poetry Slam competition, in support of the charity Hope and Homes for Children. The students wrote and prepared their poems with very little guidance from their teachers, and the results were in many cases exceptional. All should be commended for their bravery in standing up and performing their own original poems, but special mentions should go to:
and Meg scott for their moving and thought-provoking poem on poaching and pollution.
Jasmin cameron, for her emotive portrayal of how it feels to have extra time in exams.
Viky shen, for overcoming many nerves to read a sensitive and beautiful portrayal of the life span of a white stag.
First Place, embracing the real spirit of the slam, was awarded to Henry McBraida, for his mathematical rap performed in the persona of not one, but three, famous mathematicians. it was a true performance – impressively learnt by heart, using props (notably a wig to turn him into sir isaac newton) and delivered with energy and humour. A well-deserved winner!
Maddy Attwood, for her own very personal poem on therapy, but also, for her willingness to perform someone else’s as well.
Felix Lynch, for his perceptive understanding of comedy timing in his poem about his parents’ decision to move him to a ‘posh’ school in Bath.
Menina nightingale, Holly guy
Runner up in the competition was