QUEEN MARY SCHOOL MAGAZINE
JACKIE BOWEN EDITOR
NICKY GREGSON ART EDITORS
FRANCES KIRBY
STEPHANIE LAKE PHOTOGRAPHS
VICKY PLATT
KATE STEDMAN SPORTS CARTOONS
HEATHER BOYES
MANDI STOKES
EDITORIAL
At times, it is easy to feel you are being left behind by technology. In many aspects of daily life, at work, at school and in the home, the influence of these innovations can be seen — particularly in the realm of the computer.
If pupils of the nineteenth century schools were told that their traditional books and pencils would be replaced in the future by keyboards and monitors - which is what we are told will happen eventually - the odds are they would have laughed and said it was the stuff of science fiction.
However, this is the case, and even the school magazine has, this year, benefited from new technolgy. Though the magazine has been typed in the conventional way, much of the preliminary work was done on computer.
As Editor I have, as those who have held the post before me, watched the steady trickle of work appear in the contributions box outside the office, and have read through them all, after separating them from the sweet papers and apple cores, of course!
I must say thank you to all the people who took the time and effort to write the entries for the magazine and commiserate with those who, when they eagerly flick through, looking for their entry, will be disappointed. Do not despair; there is always next year!
JACKIE BOWEN Senior 6 Y
GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL - 1987
Parents & Friends Association
Junior Department Library
Mr. W. Salthouse Prize
Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Abbotson Chemistry Prize
Miss J. Holderness Mathematics Books
Mrs. Johnson, Queen Mary School Careers Adviser, has contacted every girl in last year's Senior Sixth, in order to find out her plans for higher education or a career. If her name does not appear on this list it is because there has been no response»
DESTINATIONS OF JULY 1987 SENIOR 6 LEAVERS
Louisa Allsup
Sallyanne Beaumont
Susan Beharrell
Rebecca Blackburn
Jennifer Burns
Judith Cowan
Joanne Dale
Jane Devol
Carolyn Dickinson
Joy Dickinson
Lorna Duckworth
Elaine Eccles
Susan Edwards
Joanne Fairbrother
Jill Freeman
Erica Gibson
Alexandra Hulme
Julie Hunter
Mary Hutt
Joanne Ineson
Pamela Kippax
Josephine Liptrott
Anna McKenna
Stephanie Manchester
Jocelyn Manners
Susan Morton
Lyn Nanson
Katherine North
Karen Pearson
Tracy Perry
Caroline Pickles
Vivienne Salmon
Deborah Seidel
Jessica Simpson
Fiona Smith
Kirsten Stuart
Rebecca Taylor
Elizabeth Templeton
Diane Thi stlethwaite
Emma Thorn
Barbara Turner
Nicola Turner
Gillian WiIkins
Manchester Polytechnic - Law/French Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology
H.N.D.
Plymouth Polytechnic - Applied Economics
Trinity College of Music
University of Oxford - English/Italian
University of Manchester - Modern Languages
French/German
Blackpool and Fylde College - Foundation Art
Preston Polytechnic - Foundation Art
Co-op Hypermarket, Blackpool - Staff Management
Trainee
University of Wales (Cardiff) - Medicine
Liverpool Polytechnic - B.Ed, Physical Education
University of Wales (Swansea) — Biological Sciences
Salford College of Technology — Chiropody
Sunderland Polytechnic - Pharmacy
Southbank Polytechnic - Food Science
Royal Manchester Hospital - Nursing
Runshawe College - re-sitting A Levels
St. Martin's College, Lancaster - B.Ed.
Royal Manchester Hospital - Nursing
University of Liverpool - Combined Studies
Temporary employment before applying for Police Force
Sheffield Polytechnic - History of Art
University of Leeds - Law
University of Oxford - Law
University of Liverpool - Accountancy
University of Hull - Psychology
University of Leeds - Computer Science/Maths
University of Bristol - Music/German
Sunderland Polytechnic - Pharmacy
University of Manchester - Clsassics (Latin and Greek)
University of Reading - Food Technology
Bulmershe College of Higher Education - B.Ed.
Brunei College of Technology - OND Electronics
University of Keele - Biochemistry
University of Leeds - Food Science
University of Warwick - Microbiology
Coventry Polytechnic - HND Computer Studies
University of Liverpool - Biochemistry
Blackpool and Fylde College - Foundation Art
Birmingham Polytechnic - Architecture
University of London - Medicine
University of Leeds - Classical Studies
Thomas Cook - Travel Clerk
MEMBERS OF STAFF WHO LEFT IN 1987
MISS
ROWLANDS
When Miss Rowlands retired last summer after over thirty years at Queen Mary School, she had a unique distinction - in all those years she never attended a Prize-Giving. But lest anyone thinks she was sitting with her feet up, let us make it clear that she was working harder than anyone, providing the delicious teas that have always been such a feature of Queen Mary School Prize Days. Miss Rowland's care for the inner-woman was also appreciated by the P.E. Department who enjoyed her catering over many years.
Miss Rowlands contributed in many other ways to the welfare of Queen Mary School, She was a member of the Friends of School Fund-Raising Committee and helped organise Christmas Fairs and other events from which the whole school benefited. She always attended Old Girls' Association Meetings and kept in touch with many old girls who appreciated the continuity she provided. We know that her interest in Queen Mary School will continue in her retirement and are pleased that she is still living so close to school so that she can share in our activities.
We wish her a long and happy retirement.
MRS. McMICHAEL
There can be few teachers who have appeared in a school in as many roles as Mrs. McMichael, First, she was a visiting teacher of Speech and Drama, then taught Spoken English to the Junior School, later extended to the Senior School. After that, she began to teach English, and ended by introducing a new A Level subject, Theatre Studies.
Many Queen Mary girls have reason to be grateful for the help Mrs. McMichael gave them, from girls with special problems to sixth formers given practice with interview technique. Under Mrs. McMichael's guidance, the school's public speaking teams became a force to be reckoned with and gained both regional and national trophies. School concerts displayed her talents in training individual and choral speakers. Sixth form revues too benefited from her wise and unobtrusive guidance and never were her skills more needed than when producing the Staff Road—show for the mini—bus appeal, when she had to encourage the reluctant and control the recalcitrant!
Few people realised how much time Mrs. McMichael gave to producing the Talking Newspaper for the Blind with pupils from this school and from King Edward School, so typical of her sunnortive but unostentatious service to the community. ^
We are glad that Mrs. McMichael has not left us entirely; the wheel has come full circle and she is a visiting teacher of Speech and Drama once again.
MRS. LIVESLEY
Mrs. Livesley joined the staff of Queen Mary School in 1969 as a parttime teacher filling a temporary vacancy. She stayed for eighteen years. The busy wife of*a United Reform Church minister and mother of two children, she became a full-time member of the Biology Department in 1975,
Although she had no previous connection with Queen Mary School, it is interesting to note that Mrs. Livesley started her teaching career in her home town, at Wigan Girls' High School where Miss Harley was Head Mistress. Later she taught at the Carlisle and County High School with Miss Charlton as Head Mistress.
A gifted flower arranger, she gave pleasure to many by her beautiful displays of flowers in school. She was much in demand as advisor to girls arranging corridor flowers, and she showed considerable tact in judging the annual bulb competition. She helped many girls who took up flower arranging as one of their skills in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Keenly interested in natural history, she brought a wide range of specialised knowledge to her teaching. Changes in examination syllabuses provided an opportunity for A level candidates to study birds as a special topic, and 16+ candidates to study the ecology of the Ribble estuary. She took sixth form groups on Biology field study courses in the Lake District and in Yorkshire.
Younger girls particularly enjoyed Mrs. Livesley's enthusiasm for her subject. She gave them a real understanding of the birds at Martin Mere, the animals at Chester Zoo and the wild flowers on the sand dunes.
She will be remebered for the warmth of her personality and the keen interest she took in her pupils. We wish her well in her retirement.
MISS MITCHELL
Miss Mitchell joined the staff at Queen Mary School after completing her training at the I.M. Marsh College and was a valued member of the Physical Education Department for over ten years. During that time she contributed to a tremendously wide range of activities. Her versatility within the sphere of Physical Education was second to none and her teaching was always most thorough. She willingly devoted countless hours to coaching school games teams and organising a variety of extra curricular activities such as athletics and gymnastics clubs. However, perhaps she will be best remembered for her expertise in the field of dance where she was responsible for the choreography of several excellent dance productions during her time with us.
In addition to all her work in school many girls have cause to be grateful to Miss Mitchell for her commitments to the Lancashire and North Schoolgirls' Hockey Associations for whom she acted as Match Secretary for several years.
Miss Mitchell's involvement and natural enthusiasm will be missed greatly but our good wishes go with her for the future.
MRS. PRITCHARD
Mrs. Pritchard joined the Modern Language Department in September 1983 and very quickly involved herself in all aspects of school life. She supported the school's exchange with Werne, Lytham St. Annes' twin town in Germany and sang with the school choir, but she will be remembered most for her commitment to her subject and her caring attitude to the girls. The school will miss her dedication and enthusiasm. We wish her every success in the future.
MRS. ARCHER
With the retirement of Mrs. Archer, the school lost a dedicated and sympathetic visiting teacher. Entire classes enjoyed the benefits from her Speech Training lessons during the period 1961-1964, but it was 1977, when she returned as a teacher of private lessons, that she was able to pursue her specialist interest, that of dealing with individual speech and communication problems. Many girls will remember with gratitude Mrs, Archer's sensitive and expert tuition which gave them the confidence to face a wider world.
OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION
In this year's contribution to your magazine from the Old Girls' Association, we stress the need for new members; and everyone leaving school in the summer term of 1988 can join us even though you may be leaving the area or even the country.
Regional meetings are held from time to time and prove popular for those old girls unable to make our main annual meeting in St. Annes.
The Old Girls' magazine is published yearly and is a successful way of keeping up to date with friends made during the, years at Queen Mary School.
Events arranged this year have included a Fashion Show, Treasure Hunt and the Annual General Meeting and Dinner, all relatively informal gatherings and much enjoyed by those attending.
We hope to arrange an event for girls leaving school next^ summer, when we shall make available membership forms which can also be obtained from Mrs. A. Mayes, the staff representative.
Do join us - NOW,
Good wishes to you all
BARBARA HORROX Secretary - Queen Mary Old Girls' Association
OBITUARY - MR. A.V. KIRKPATRICK
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Mr. A.V. Kirkpatrick just before the end of the Summer Term.
Archie, as he was known to his friends and colleagues, had worked in the Resources Room since 1976 until his retirement in 1986.
In the early days, the equipment at his disposal was meagre and the entire paper stock for the year could be comfortably fitted in a few shelves. His brief was simply to assist the staff in preparing printed copy for use in their lessons. As it turned out this was to be anything but simple. The Resources Room now boasts an offset lithograph machine, two photocopiers and its own wordprocessor as m^in items of equipment. The paper stock is so large that there is insufficient storage space within the room to hold it all.
The success of the Resources Room in coping with the ever increasing and complex demands placed upon it, is in large part due to the dedication and organisational skills that Archie brought to his work. Although his employment was part-time, his concern for the school and its welfare was very definitely full-time.
Over the years many girls benefited directly from Archie's work, perhaps without ever realising it, from the impossibly difficult school examination paper down to that bulky set of revision notes. All were prepared with equal enthusiasm.
On many occasions Archie remarked that his years with us were among the happiest of his working life. We are indeed most grateful that he chose to spend so much of this time with us.
We offer our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Kirkpatrick and her family. We shall remember with aiffection a most loyal friend and colleague.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
I had been looking forward to Wednesday, September 9th, 1987 since the middle of March, when I was appointed to succeed Miss Rowlands as Head of Home Economics - a daunting task when one's predecessor has held office for thirty-five years!
Although I had been looking forward to taking up my appointment, it was with some trepidation that I entered school in the role of member of staff instead of a parent at 8.15 a.m. on the Wednesday_morning. Needless to say I had made many preparations and copious notes and lists as to what I had to do.
My first impressions as I came in early in the morning, along with one or two other members of staff and a handful of eager pupils, anxious to discuss the long summer holiday with their friends, were the cleanliness of everywhere and the smell of polish, the same smell as a stately home. "Some stately home!" I was told.
My first task was to count the number of girls taking lunches and the number taking snacks, divide them into first and second sittings and give the Juniors and Upper Thirds their seating arrangements in the dining rooms. By 12.30 p.m. my head was buzzing with dinner numbers. Why couldn't my figures agree with the office figures? I counted and recounted several times but I still failed to reach the same figures as the office. Oh well, I suppose it's just as well I hadn't set my heart on a career in accountancy!
With the morning completed and dinner duty behind me, I was actually expected to teach in the afternoon. Oh my goodness! I just had to consult those copious notes, plus my timetable to find out exactly what I was doing and where I should be. My first lesson was an Upper Four group which meant further confusion: are they third or fourth years? They were far more cluedup on the normal running of school than I was and were quite curious to find out what the new D.S. teacher was like. Trying to explain why I called the subject Home Economics when they had called it Domestic Scinece for years was met with some questioning expressions; I fail to think they were clearer on the reasons by the end of the lesson. Oh well, I'm sure I'll improve as the weeks go by.
Half term has come and gone. I can't remember much about it, but Speech Day loomed large at the end of the first week, a very busy time for the Home Economics Department. Dinner numbers featured high on the list of priorities again, further complicated by last minute decisions to change from snacks dinners and take advantage of the "New Style" menus created by Mrs. ague an of course Christmas Dinner - after all, you can't really create Christmas Dinner with sandwiches however creative you are! Once again my num e s to correspond with the office's.
S.P. BUCKNALL
HOCKEY
Last season was as successful as usual, with competitive hockey being played by many girls from Senior 6 down to Lower 4.
The Under 18 and Under 16 teams acquitted themselves well in the Barclay's Bank National Schools' Championships, both finishing as runners-up in the North Final. The Under 18 and Under 16 teams won the Lancashire Schools' Tournaments for their respective age-groups and the Under 16 team also won the Blackpool District League.
Queen Mary girls were strongly represented in the Lancashire teams with Lorna Duckworth chosen as captain for the Under 18 first team. Three girls, Lorna, Jane Wilde and Felicity Jones were selected to play for the North Under 18 team, Lorna as captain again, who was then selected for the England Under 18 squad. During the summer holidays many girls attended coaching courses and just before term began, several teams enjoyed a brief tour of Scotland. This helped all girls to start the season off well, already having experienced the usual "muscle stiffness" by the start of term.
Thus winter began in a similar style with 31 girls being selected for the various Lancashire teams. The Under 18 and Under 16 teams have won the Lancashire round of the Barclay's Bank Competition and most school matches have been won.
This year, however, the school has been making use of the new astroturf pitch at Stanley Park. In this way girls are getting used to the surface from an early age, which will no doubt prepare them for their future hockey careers.
The many excellent results in all sporting activities are due to the efforts of our games staff, Miss Birtwistle, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Harris and Miss Still.
FELICITY JONES Senior 6
INDOOR HOCKEY
1987 has been a good year for indoor hockey bringing new challenges for the Under 18 and Under 16 teams. Both teams worked hard together and attended extra coaching on Thursday evenings in order to improve their skills.
The Under 16 team had a very pleasing season and managed to come first in the league once again. The Under 18 team, however, although having a successful season, unfortunately missed gaining a place in the finals of the National Indoor Hockey Championships at Crystal Palace, They reached the semi-finals only to be knocked out by their rivals, Arnthorpe.
Now, with the new season underway, the Under 18 team are already through the first round of the Nationals and we wish them good luck for the next round. The Under 16 team, also had a good start playing several area matches in the league and obtaining satisfying results.
Miss Wilson's continued support and encouragement have helped us to achieve these high standards.
NETBALL
oni- netball season was very successful. The Under 18 side won two ifi '"^'tches and came a creditable second in their league. The Under The Undp^fR came second in their league winning four out of five matches. one Thp ^ mixed results, winning three, drawing two and losing a th-jpd p rather a disappointing season only managing to win Winnie fixtures whilst the Under 13 side made a promising start by winning their friendly match.
We hope, under Miss Still's guidance, to become as successful as we were under Miss Mitchell's.
NICOLA DALE Senior 6
CHARLOTTE SYKES Lower 6
CROSS-COUNTRY
This years competition has been of a high standard both in school and out. In the Lancashire Schools' Championships Francesca Tudge performed brilliantly and achieved first place, with Alex Blackledge coming eighth; ^ At Under 17 level the team came third, he Fylde Coast Schools Cross-Country Championships Queen Mary School won all age-groups with excellent running from Nicola Ashworth, Under 14 team Alex Blackledge, Under 15 team, and Annabel Evans, Under 17 team.
In school competition was fierce in the annual races but eventual ™:rTLd"Fra^::LfTud^^:^^firr"s^^ Upper 3Q who are to be congratulated on their excellent^perfoLances'!"^""'^'"^
CRICKET and deBDite^Tiff^c?n?"^^°°^ Joined the Women's Lancashire and Cheshire League beLrar leaeuf Cham T matches. amassed sufficient points to PeZrtham School Tod a attempt. An easy victory against f- UK • 4. j honourable draw against Elmslie tosether with orfeited points from Lancashire University and Withington School were enough to ensure first place. The most difficult task to come Sis season in defending the title, although we hope to add the indoor cricket competition to our trophy cabinet in March.
VICKY PLATT Senior 6
NICOLA CRISTENSEN Senior 6
SWIMMING
The Upper 3 Annual Swimming Gala last season proved to be an exciting day filled with many creditable performances. The individual champion was Anna Gray, Upper 3 Q, who also came first in the Lancashire Schools' Championships in the back-stroke, establishing a new record time. The form championships went to Upper 3 Q.
As usual, the Junior Swimming Gala was most entertaining; congratulations go to Anna Davidson, Lower 3, and Katy Smith, Upper 2, who became individual champions, and to the blue team who became colour champions.
The Senior Schools' Sports Association Swimming Gala was not as successful but the Under 13 team did achieve second place in their age group. Unfortunately, owing to lack of practice, both the Under 15 and the Under 19 teams finished last. Hard luck, girls!
BADMINTON
Last season has undoubtedly been one of the most successful seasons yet individual performances. After competing in the first round of the Schools,' Badminton Championships last Autumn Term, Eleanor nitaker, Victoria Fentiman and Emma Dixon qualified for the finals in i-ebruary, T^is proved to be a triumphant day when Victoria Fentiman and Emma Dixon won the final of the Girls' Under 12 doubles and Eleanor Whitaker, playing with her brother, won the final of the Under 14 Mixed Doubles. The Blackpool and District Schools' Badminton Championships also produced excellent play from our girls who won every event except two in which they achieved positions of "runners-up". School matches saw mixed results. We wish our teams better luck for this season.
VICKY PLATT Senior 6
VICKY PLATT Senior 6
Queen Mary School s efforts once again paid off after another successful season. In the Lancashire Schools' Track and Field Championshins represented Blackpool South and though we were against great on + school various -egions we came first, fourth and second in the j^ior "a T and Senior competitions, respectively. Good performances Blaokledge in the 1500m, Samantha Parkinson and Anna Tattersal1 ■ d vr hurdles, Meg Vipond and Kelly Platt in the javelin, Rachel sCtR Cw Borland in the high Jump, Tessa Fleetwood, Sara Leath^rb™ kC u-C a Vicky Platt in the discus and Jane Wilde in the shot. 'ah ^ obtained a county standard and Katy Hickey went on to represent t the English Schools' Track and Field Championships in the shot!
Success also came in the Lancashire Schools* Relay ChamT^■ fCC tC C ^ ^°™"^ble team, coming second in the 3 x sooC C first in the 4 x 100m junior relays. Francesca Tudge whn t ©"=» wno has gone from
strengtj^ to finieheCn^ T^ck^^^ season, established a new 1500m record in the fir^at out of aDDT^r.^^- Championships while the teams all ximately twelve schools in each age-group Coast MuTtf is to b.
Queen Marv c; ^ Competition on winning the Under 14 Fyl^i® performances ^ an undefrt^-f- girls who competed. efeated record thanks to everyone's excellaa't
We 4Therri.^° future 5 still, athletics* scene for years to come.
continue Stiii^ support from Miss Birtwistle and Miss Wilson continue to dominate the athJeiics'^ " dedicated athlete herself, hope to
KATY HICKEY Senior 6
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
The girls in the junior department have, as usual, been working enthusiastically throughout the year. A number of activities have been specifically directed at junior school girls, for example, the "Safeway" colouring competition. On other occasions, these youngest members of the school have played a full part in senior school activities', as in last year's school opera, when a number of selected girls were "animals", or played in the orchestra.
In September Mrs. Hardcastle joined the staff as Form Mistress of Form One. Mrs. Nowell took over responsibility for Upper Two. Junior School Captain was Kim Taylor and her deputy was Hazel Watson.
Form efforts have been arranged throughout the past year. These ranged from the ever-popular cake, sweet or ice—cream selling to a frenzied summer lunch-time "Mini Pops". Lower Three's nativity play and carol singing was warmly appreciated by local old people.
Lunchtime clubs have been organised, many by sixth form prefects. These have resulted in art and craft specimens, or tired legs at the end of an outdoor games session, according to the season. Musical girls can also join the Junior Choir, Recorder or Woodwind Groups. At the end of last year a Junior Orchestra was performing. The girls particularly enjoyed taking part in "The Wishing Stone" which was an item in the YSOC concert last May.
In December the department paid a second visit to see a pantomime at Wythenshaw's Forum Theatre. This year "Cinderella" provided a delightful morning's entertainment. All the girls took part in the "Christmas Celebration", in which parents and friends were able to see and hear musical and dramatic items with a festive flavour,
February marked a visit from Grimble the clown, alias Thomas Fossett, ably assisted by his wife Elaine as "Madam Black". The girls were amused and informed in a unique "Clown Show". We were dazzled by his expertise in balancing on various sizes of unicycle, and holding an incredible pagoda in the air. His amazing blend of skill and humour created a memorable afternoon. Everyone was greatly relieved to find that he definitely had not "lost his job" at the end of the performance.
In March, Lower Three and Upper Two visited Martin Mere Wildfowl Sanctuary, where in spite of rather damp weather, a variety of water birds were observed in their natural surroundings. An interesting film and lecture session completed the day. Cynthia, the goose, who thinks she is a human was probably the girls' favourite creature.
The summer term heralded outdoor and sporting activities. There was keen competition within the department at the the Swimming Gala and on Sports Day. Several girls competed in inter-schools' athletics competitions.
Lower Three travelled by train to York for their annual action-packed day in June. Upper Two went to Tatton Park, and were able to experience at first hand all the sights and smells of a medieval manpr house. Lower Two and Form One visited Wigan Pier, discovering what life was like in Victorian times in a Lancashire mill town.' The moment when the "teacher" at Wigan Pier Heritage Centre reprimanded their teachers because of the state of fingernails and hair was greatly enjoyed by the girls!
SKIING
At 7.30.on 30th March 1987, the Queen Mary School skiing party set out to the ski resort of Valmorel. All the different levels of skill - beginners, intermediate and advanced were represented; all were eager to sample the delights offered by this picturesque resort, set in the French Alps.
A thoroughly enjoyable week with never a dull moment was experienced by all. There was plenty of 'apres ski*, including polybogganing - tobogganing in a plastic bag which was quite an experience, a disco, and a treasure hunt.
We ate at 'La Cordee' where the food was interesting! It was a small restaurant in the village surrounded by various shops selling a ranee of goods from extravagent ski wear to stamps.
One of the most interesting ways of skiing we found was by floodliehtonly for the brave and crazy! Bright lights lit up the slope and music pLyed as the skiers weaved their way down the piste. pj-ayeu
A mixture of weather was experienced: superb sunny weathPT. 4.u 4. half of the week, followed by a rather duller! wetter second L!f It I was recorded for posterity as a video was made of the wppIc'c me. e- * all future Queen Mary School skiers to enjoy. events for
Thanks must go to Mrs. Bond and all who helped organise -i-h-i v,- ui enjoyable holiday. Their efforts are very much appreciated. highly
EMMA TAYLOR AND SUSAN AINSWORTH Senior 6
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5,00 a.m., Lytham. Bleary-eyed, we boarded the coach and set off towards Dover.
The group of approximately twenty-four students was composed mainly .of Queen Mary girls with a handful of King Edward boys. The remainder of the party came from St. Bede's High School,
We arrived in Werne just over one hour behind schedule to find our German counterparts almost as tired as we were. The late night reception was short and sweet, as everyone wanted to get to bed as soon as possible.
Several trips were arranged during the ten-day visit, including Munich and its spectacular planetarium, the zoo and "Phantasialand", a theme park,
All the trips were interesting, highly entertaining, and trouble-free thanks to the invaluable presence of Mr, & Mrs. Plane and Miss Elliot.
The twinning association between Lytham St. Annes and Werne has been going strong for only six years, and may it continue to do so for many more.
LA BOHEME
Being chosen to sing with the Opera Players from London in Puccini's La Boheme, was something that the twelve of us will never forget. The lucky people chosen to be urchins were Danielle Hipkins, Kirsten Wheatley, Charlotte Knight, Lorna Moth, Sarah Cornah, Sarah Lea, Kate Butterfield, Aileen Dick, Lynda Douglas, Emma Swarbrick, Nicola Skelton and Nicola Shilton.
We had two weeks before the performance during which three rehearsals at the United Reformed Church took place. As well as these rehearsals we spent many lunch-hours practising our parts.
It was not until the first of October, the day of the performance, that we practised our parts with the principals whom we had not met before. We left school early, to our delight, but because the dress rehearsal only lasted an hour and the performance was at eight we had a few hours to spare. It was not difficult to fill in this time as we were at Lowther Gardens with its cafes and amusements.
on th changing into our costumes, which had been made dirty in the mud c terrace that lunchtime, our five minute call came.
This was it!
acted out onto the stage in front of a packed auditorium and sung and dress Parts in the second scene. It was soon over and we went back to the ^oom, changed back into our uniforms and watched the rest of the opera m which Mimi, the main character, died.
hour, two wesks of hard practising were over, but it won't be lorgo-cben by any of ^jc5
RACHEL HACKETT Upper 5 S and REBECCA ENTWISTLE Upper 5 M
SARAH CORNAH AND LORNA MOTH Lower 5 L
We thought a bike-ride might make a nice change for the summer holidays. It seemed like a good idea at the time! As soon as the examinations were over we had two frantic weeks to build the bikes get kitted out and make all our own super-lightweight tents. So the day after term ended, off we went, for a two-month adventure around Europe all sixteen of us: Dr. Gudgeon, Polly, Ness, Milly, Wiz, Helen, Kath, StepL'chan Ja^ aLx Wommer, Dave Bam, Hoppy, Chops and me, Sarah. ' Alex,
Travel by coach to Dover, and by ferry to ^ then we had to wave goodbye to civilised means of travel 'mount Tl^ under our own steam. It was hard going at first- fortv'mii ^ travel
It came complete with chips, drinks and loos. at the end of a summer fete.
Things didn't always turn out so well though endless rain and the need to find washing facilities seemed less urgent!""""®^
We stayed for two days near L'Isle-sur-Serein wh camps have been held since 1980, to dry out our cloth French work catch up on food. Thus fortified, we passed on south t!f' /^^^ping bags and acclimatising to a lack of hot water. Washing in slowly became the norm. We gradually got the hang of eating ^ fountains roadside: ham, cheese, tomatoes, peaches, corn flakes Food, which cost around £5 per day, was the fuel for our 10.^' we hardly spent cash on anything apart from food. niuscles; in fact
As we moved south, the peaches got bigger, but s the crickets and the ants; one was three centimetres Ion ^ mosquitoes, Riviera after three weeks and drifted along the coast ^ ^"inally hit the Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and on to Italy. Some of the^^b'k^^^ ®"tyle through to creak and need replacements: new pedals for Chops were beginning and several tyres. ' ^ ®®ls for the tand— em
In Italy the food perked up, v/ith a succession of pizzas, spaghettis and huge ice-creams. We spent hot afternoons on the beach with sun, sea and ice-creams in abundance. We celebrated our first thousand miles in Genoa, before turning inland up the "Pass of the Gods" which lived up to its name by taking us up to 2500 feet, well above the clouds. After that, crossing Italy to Venice seemed easy - dead flat with only punctures to slow us down. We managed over eighty miles on some days.
Venice was crowded but great fun, with its carnival atmosphere, endless cake-shops, ice cream parlours and pizzerias. We felt strange on our feet all day. but cycling isn't really practical on the canals. We soon got bored with flat roads; so the Julian Alps of Yugoslavia spurred us on when they suddenly appeared, over a mile high, on the horizon. A whole day was spent struggling up a pass to 5500 feet beside Triglav mountain; it went dark before we could descend, so that we had to share a tiny patch of grass with a few cows and pitched camp for the night. Most of us wore every item of clothing we possessed, including gloves, hats and anoraks to keep out the cold. Next morning, no sooner dov/n the other side than another pass appeared, with terrifying gradients of 1 in 4. However, the food there was really cheap and we cculd afford the luxury of eating in posh hotels every day for a while.
Over into Austria, which is nothing else but passes! Breath-taking views all round every day made it all worthwhile as we pedalled on through Liechtenstein and into Switzerland. By this time, mile—high passes were an everyday event after the Brenner and Arlberg passes had come and gone, so that the Sv;iss Alps did not deter us. The rain did! On our last night there it hammered dovm on our tiny tents all night; some of us awoke floating in several inches of very clean water. So it was a case of fleeing over to France post-haste, where friends with open arms and a tumble drier waited to welcome us.
Germany and the Black Forest were pretty enough, but Germany closes at Saturday lunch-time until Monday, which is hard to cope with on a bike. We had to get a family in one village to open up their little shop especially for us to stoke up empty bellies. The second 1000 miles passed as we sped down the Rhine across to Luxemburg, where you could speak to people in any language and spend any currency in the shops. By this time we had used five currencies and five languages so we felt quite at home.
We returned through Belgium and France with only three days left last 240 miles but we still made the ferry with an hour to spare, reached Calais, we clocked 2350 miles with only 31 punctures, 60 or spokes, 4 new wheels and several gear-blocks. We felt p ease chalked up 35,000 miles between us, equal to one and a fe.lf times round the earth, without an accident. We had slept in endless unlikely spots, met kind people in every land, and eaten more butties and Gruyere cheese than ^ remember. hut we all felt much stronger, not to mention thinner for the experience.
Anyone feel like a bike-ride next summer?
SARAH BUGKNELL Senior 6 S
THE KING EDWARD SCHOOL PLAY ; DREAM OR NIGHTMARE?
Starring: Rachel Berwick, Debbie Harris, Felicity Jones, Stephanie Lake, Julie Norman.
January;- 1987, the start" of rehearsals for the King Edward School annual production. Come rain or shine, snow or hail we five faithfuls trooped across during dinner hours and after school to be trained, instructed and bullied into acquiring the fine art of acting Shakespeare. Within a short time the arduous task of learning our words began, and we lived our characters virtually to the extent of signing our work Helena or Hermia.
Rehearsals expanded rapidly to fill most of our time and between altering costijimes, arranging props and nursing damaged ears - the latter being due to ever-loud attentions of our producer, Mr. Elliston, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' gradually took shape. As the date for the grand performance approached increasing nervousness set in. Would anyone turn up to watch us?
We survived, however, to put on the play to a full audience on all three nights. Although full of trepidation on the last performance owing to bizarre rumours of various 'tricks' organised by the King Edward boys, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The success of the play was due to the hard-work, patience and skill of Mr. Elliston. We would certainly recommend the experience of performing next door to any aspiring actress in the future.
DEBBIE HARRIS Senior 6 S
On March 25th this year, the spectacular Fashion Fantasia took place at the Fernlea Hotel, St. Annes. The money raxsed went to the N.S.P.C.C. charity to help less fortunate children, since the show was mainly fashion for young people. The evening was completed by entertainment from a disco and from three local bands: The Empire Prospect, Turnpike Cruisers and Way Out West.
The organisation took about two months and primarily involved finding a number of shops who would display female or male outfits in the show, for which, incidentally, we had to arrange some insurance. The next major step was to put the twelve models into sets and choreograph the routines to the music. The rundown needed consideration of model height, colour of hair, style of outfits and music tempo; a very complicated task, which resulted in regular rehearsals and many last minute changes.
Transport of the lighting system, catwalk and P.A, for the bands was the next problem and finding a suitable venue at a reasonable cost was extremely time-consuming. Besides all this, there was advertising to arrange, the raffle to organise, arrangements for the show to be filmed on video and photographs to be taken. Publicising the event was greatly helped by Robin Ross, ex D.J. of Red Rose Radio, who was compere for the evening.
As you can see, the two months before the show was an extremely busy time, our maj'or setback being financial. Since the show was for charity, we could not pay many of the people involved but this did not seem to be important for everyone worked side by side to make it a good evening.
LISA KIRKHAM Senior 6 M
AEROBICS
Every Wednesday at ten past four a group of intrepid members of the school including the braver and more health-conscious staff meet in the gym for Aerobics and Keep-Fit (or Get-Fit as the case may be). The girls usually congregate at one end in a large noisy throng discussing the latest scandal at the tops of their voices whilst the teachers talk quietly amongst themselves at the other.
There are usually about thirty of us, although this number dwindles sadly on cold nights to about twelve when only the keener participants turn up to endure the rather chilly conditions in the gym.
We can be divided into roughly three groups. The first is for those Sirls who adopt the more professional approach and manage to be completely synchronized throughout the whole routine. This is probably due to their being extremely enthusiastic about sport and fitness and not being contented unless they have spent at least an hour running around chasing a little white ball on a freezing cold hockey pitch. Those who possess two left feet and three right arms of which one is longer than the others, fall into the second group. They spend their time bumping into each other, being completely and utterly unco-ordinated and muddling through the exercises somehow. They often collapse at the end of the aerobic phase in a sprawling heap on the floor. The third group are between these two extremes. They often find great difficulty in executing a press-up and are heard to groan loudly as Miss Still demands, "Just another ten sit—ups."
We start the session by taking our pulse, if you can -4. 4-u 4. • and then we have a warm-up phase. If vou are nn-h j. "that is, end of this - mind you, you don't get the opportunity to dr^ ®*hausted by the are - you carry on to the aerobics phase. This ia designed to increase the rate your heart beats, so that and is the body faster. Then we take our pulse again to cheer it^ required range according to our age. (No questions h within a Who are over 21 please!) By"now you 001^10101, on time to stretch all the muscles in your bodv until in knees but it is The dreaded conditioning phase is next- if won't go any further, press-ups without cheating you deserve a medal ^°Thr? when we can relax, lie on the floor screwine „n tension", and listen to the strains of Whitney HoLton."''''
Talking of medals, we all agree that Miss still =,1, ■, j giving up her time and subjecting us to an hour have one for this word at the time: 'excruciating' would be mor.= ®"J°y®ble (we never use sure we all feel a lot fitter and Wealthier than ''f term. I know I do! the beginning of
SARAH BUCKNELL Senior 6 S
LOWER SIXTH BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP TO CRANEDALE
"And don't forget your wellies!" Those were Mrs. Livesley's last words of advice to us as we prepared for the annual Lower Sixth Biology field trip. We'd all heard the tales of the muddy streams, frostbitten fingers and creepy crawlies that previous groups had encountered at Brathay, the usual study centre in the Lake District and looked forward to tackling the assault course that had provided an endless source of entertainment for those that had been there.
"But you're not going to Brathay," Miss Makepeace informed us a few months beforehand.
"No? Well, where are we going then?"
"Kirby Grindalythe."
"Where?"
In the leaflets, Kirby Grindalythe was described as a "quiet little village in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds." This must be the greatest understatement ever! The miniscule village, with a total population of about five, made even St. Annes look like a busy Metropolis! However, even we confirmed "townies" couldn't help but be attracted by its quaintness. The Cranedale Study Centre appeared to be the focus of all the village's activities. The main part of the centre is based in modernised Victorian farm buildings but the original character of the farm remains. Our accommodation was in the former stable blocks and naturally, the pine bunk beds were the subject of several pranks but the least said about that the better! Other facilities at the Centre included tennis and squash courts, an indoor games room and a bar, but the busy schedule for our five day stay meant that the time we had to enjoy them was limited.
On our arrival, our two tutors for the course, designed to cover the ecology section of the A Lfevel syllabus, made it quite clear that we were there to work but that the studies were also designed so that the learning was enjoyable. Starting as we were meant to continue, we spent the first afternoon up to our knees in a stream, collecting samples of freshwater flora and fauna. It was at this point that we all realised that wellies are not completely waterproof and the size ten waders we'd previously been offered did not seem as unattractive a proposition as before!
The full days were structured so that the best use was made of our time. After a hearty breakfast, we were given a briefing session to outline the day's study, predict results and prepare ourselves for the "outside world". The main part of the day was given to the field work proper and we spent time in several different environments, ranging from the blustery sea—shore at Filey Brlgg to woodland plantations and hillside tarns. Once our investigations were completed, we returned to the centre and generally had a couple of hours for relaxation, although this time was mainly spent queueing for much-needed showers I A welcome three-course tea followed and then it was back to the labs to analyse and discuss the day's findings.
Our final morning at Cranedale was most memorable. It was spent in a disused quarry, collecting woodlice and marking them for future indentlfication. Any bug-phobias had to be quickly eliminated as we scrabbled about, painting yellow and blue dots on the horrible little creatures. It was a humbling experience to say the least!
All in all, our stay at Cranedale was extremely worthwhile and enjoyable and by the end. we were all starting to sound like enthusiastic biologists, something Mrs. Livesley thought she-d never hear. We are very grateful to Mrs. Livesley for keeping us in check but being a good sport nonetheless.
Finally, a word of warning to next year's Lower Sixth Biology groupdon't forget your wellies! e>
CHANDINI RAO Senior 6 M
LIVERPOOL MEDICAL INSTITUTIO^^^opm CONFEHENhK - .onv
"So you want to be a Doctor?" Tha-t- 4-u arranged by the Liverpool Medical Institution ^ "title of the conference we fainted at the first sign of blood (al-i-hn * so much to see ii for us to discover if we had the motivatinn a opportunity was given) but doctors. ^ personalities to become good
The conference lasted three days and dnni were provided v/ith accommodation in one r time in Liverpool we Residence. About eighty sixth-formers attend^eri University's Halls of and the course covered a variety of topics. North-West vieitf of the study and subsequent practice of medici Sive us an overall
We were given two lectures, one on kidney transplantation and the other on animal-related tropical diseases, both very different but aiming to provide an insight into the world of medicine and the studies undertaken as a medical student. We were given the chance to talk to the doctors and medical students on a one-to-one basis and there were several opportunities to discover what prospects there are following graduation and what life as a doctor is really like. One junior doctor shocked not only us but also her colleagues by declaring that we must be crazy to even consider being doctors. She spent a considerable time telling us about the terrible working hours, poor pay and low standard of living she has had to experience during her first year as a qualified doctor. Whether this was deliberately included to put us off was hard to tell, but it certainly gave us all a lot to think about.
There was also a symposium on the effect of medical careers on family life and a discussion on the prospects for women doctors. As over half the people attending the course were female, this was of great interest.
One full day was spent at the Royal Liverpool Hospital to sample a clinical demonstration of patients and to see if we could stomach the hospital food. We were given a full guided tour of the hospital, including the fracture clinic, accident and emergency department. X-ray department and CT scanner for the detection of tumours. Most interesting of all was the chance to witness two very different operations. This was greeted with apprehension from some members of the group but thankfully no—one fainted. Just a note to those who organised the event: the timing of this part of the tour could perhaps have been better planned; it took place just before lunch!
On the final morning, we were given some valuable practical advice on applying for medical school places and how to deal with interviews. Although the conference could quite easily have turned into an advertisement for Liverpool University, no attempt was made to persuade us in that direction. There was general agreement that the conference had been both useful and entertaining and I would certainly recommend any prospective medics to attend similar conferences in the future.
CHANDINI RAO Senior 6 M
The G.V.C. is a uniformed R.A.F. organisation for girls aged 12!!^ and over. Its activities include drill, basic training, sports, camps, parade nieetings, flying, competitions and many more. (The editor won't let me mention them all.) The St. Annas unit of the G.V.C, needs new recruits to make it more enjoyable and large enough for us to arrange a greater variety of activities.
For more details call Mrs. Briers, Lytham 736167 or join us at the A'T.C. headquarters, Lytham St. Annes High School, Ansdell, We meet near the car park off Albany Road on Mondays at 7 p.m.
THE GIRLS' VENTURE CORPS
School assembled at the gates to board the coach which was to transport them to places of worship s::t%«™'sch;ol'™'" approximately nine o'cloeh the two full coaches ~z s„;s.Trk-'i."*"- -"gs intently to the Rabbi, understanding almost everything he sa d wb n the ram-s horn was passed round we all made rather emLrrSsinn n n to get a sound out of it: all, that is, except Charlotte Ratdiff^'r^ f to get a great sound and win herself a kosher sweet fShe n d managed to blowing the ram.s horn in the synagogue - odddhiS '
Next stop was the Methodist Church on Church Road w the glass front of the church was designed as an onpn ■' -4. we all piled in, therefore, to listedto the hiXd cdtf"" -eryone. the church and were invited to ask questions. We foJnd lh Centre and but the best part was yet to come. We were taken on!t interesting Centre after learning about the different ways in wh-!f^h who have trouble in completing everyday tasks Tt the elderly where we really made ourselves at home; when one lad^^ that It was her ninetieth birthday that day we all biiL-t-^^ 4. Farrington of our voices on something along the lines of ^ ^t the topS over the name in the middle as we had forgotten to skipP®^ back at the coach, we all agreed that our contr-h -h 'before. Later on, lady's day. She kept on saying, "Oh, thank you that wT tuat was nice,"
As we circulated, trying to speak to everyone we r shout most of the time because some of the old ne^n ^^at we had bearing. It was great fun though. I spent moVt slightly hard of lady who said that it was very good of Queen Mary ^ them. Her friend kept answering her questions abLfth! r our uniforms and she wondered why we were not wearioc ^°lour and style of wearing our straw boaters tha^
Sadly, it was soon time to dash back to pupils, out in their dinner hour, gasped in stunefaeb^"'"' Lytham High orange jumpers crowded the pavement outside the chuncf hundred off to our last stop, St. Alban's Catholic Chunch ^S"°Ping them, we set interesting hour. We were very Intrigued bv th^ spent a very wondering if we really would admit our sins if- J? °°bfesBion Box, probably the priest on the other side. sitting in there wi^h
Mrs. Pybon and Mrs. Puts had broutzht o„r. o b providing us with such an interesting insight into tb°° to life by communities. msight into three contrasting church
SUSIE CLARIDGE and CHARLOTTE RATCLIFFE Lower 5 s
NOYE'S FLUDDE
"Noye's Fludde", as many of you should know, was the name of our opera, which took place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of March, 1987. This oneact opera about the biblical story of Noah, his Ark and the Flood was set to music by Benjamin Britten in 1958. Noah, or "Noye", and his children obey God's commands and build the Ark, but, Mrs. Noye thinks the idea is ludicrous and, together with her Gossips, played by Rachel Jensen, Vivienne Salmon and Cathy Stolz, continues mocking Noye and his efforts, and, when the time came, has to be carried into the ark by Noye's sons without her Gossips. The Flood follows a storm set to dramatic music and when it subsides, first a raven and then a dove are sent off, the dove returning with an olive branch. God then promises not to wreak vengeance so strongly again and a rainbow appears.
The cast of sixty-one girls were helped out by Miss Bolton, who played Mrs. Noye, Mr. Marlow, who produced the unforgettable voice of God and Phillip Waddington, a skilful tenor, who portrayed Noye with great conviction.
The f5.fty strong orchestra including strings, recorders, brass, percussion and a few pottery mugs were joined by invited musicians playing organ, timpani, synthesizer and other string instruments. The synthesizer, played by Chris Laraway from King Edward School, was the sole producer of the chimes heard at the end of the opera, which so successfully highlighted God's concluding words.
"Noye's Fludde" took place in the Drive Methodist Church, St. Annes, but long before the actual performances, auditions were held to determine the principal parts, rehearsals were held in the school lunchtimes for the cast, and extra rehearsals for the soloists held after school. Nearer the first night, more rehearsals were added, costumes were tried on, rehearsals took place with the orchestra, and final touches were added to the striking Ark scenery by the Art staff and helpers.
A Saturday rehearsal on March 14th proved to be a lot of fun and seemed worthwhile giving up a Saturday for, except perhaps for Miss Bolton, who was accidentally dropped on the floor by Noye's sons while being carried into the Ark. The final rehearsal allowed the cast to miss a whole day and the orchestra an afternoon. This rehearsal was enjoyed by many, but the staff had the arduous task of fitting the opera into the confines of the church.
Firsi: went as well as expected, with the orchestra dressed in black and white, and Mr. Palmer managing the lighting. Nerves were, as usual, on edge both in the cast and in the orchestra, but nothing major occurred to spoil the production. Good performances were seen from Noye, Mrs. Noye (who convincingly slapped Noye in the face), Noye's sons (Judith Allen, Lindsey Nottingham and Sally Beck) and their wives (Jill, Mercer, Ann Morton and Julie Cunningham respectively), and the Gossips* wonderfully raucous and high-pitched cackles delighted the audience especially.
The second or last night continued to produce a good performance, but this may have been partly to do with the fact they were on film - there was a video made of the opera and this was shown in the summer term.
Thanks must go to Mrs. Dyke (costumes), Mrs. Bellfield and Miss Ellio't (make-up), Mrs. Barr, Mr. Grundy, Miss Wood, Mrs. Dorrington and Mrs. Grundy (scenery and properties), the property girls, Mr. Palmer (lighting), Mrs. Thompson (managing the business side of it), Mrs. McMichael (co-production with Mr. Barratt), and Mr. Barratt and Mrs. Reeman (musical direction and help).
It was great fun and a memorable event in the school year and it is "to be hoped that the next one will be even better and perhaps have more performance nights than our 1987 opera did.
Last June a Mini Election, prompted by the impending General Election* was held, the aim being to learn how an election campaign is run The group divided into two parties, Conservative and SDP/Liberal Alliance " unfortunately we were unable tp muster a Labour candidate - each pantY appointing its candidate, Sarah Bucknell for the Tories and Dawn Ross for the Alliance, and its own campaign manager.
The campaigns were organised, getting into full swing about two weeks before the election. The artistic members of the parties were called upon to design the posters which were subsequently pinned up on every available bit of wall in the Sixth Form block. The parties wrote their own manifLtL which were shorter, simpler versions of the "real thing", in a language the average Sixth Former sitting in the common room, listening to the radio and drinking coffee could understand. Leaflets were distributed to all sixth r ers and often heated political discussions took place at break and in the lunch hour.
FIONA REAVLEY Lower 6 M
THE LOWER SIXTH MINI ELECTION 1987
On the Thursday before the election, another General Studies group held an opinion poll, in which a random selection of girls was asked to whom they would give their vote, which they thought were the most important issues and whether they would vote Labour if this option were available. The following day the results were posted showing that a staggering 85% of the Lower Sixth intended to vote Conservative; that Education was considered the most important issue, followed closely by Health and Social Security; that only 5% of the year would have voted Labour, had there been a candidate.
On Monday 8th June, the hustings were held in the common room in the dinner hour. Most girls attended to hear Dawn and Sarah give their speeches and afterwards the candidates were asked various questions on different aspects of the respective policies: the number of people unemployed, the health service, the teachers' strike and the North-South divide. This discussion became very heated and was unfortunately cut short by the bell for afternoon school.
The actual voting took place in the General Studies lesson on the morning of the 9th June. The history room was converted into a polling booth with each member of the lower sixth being given an official voting^ slip on arrival. The votes were counted during the lesson with the two candidates in attendance, after which the result was announced: Sarah Bucknell of the Conservative Party was elected as "member of Parliament for Queen Mary School Lytham." She received 66% of the votes, a majority of 34%. sixth voted. 84% of the lower
Mrs. Bellfield, whose idea this was and who helped in the organisation, certainly found an interesting way of teaching us about the policies of the Parties concerned and how an election is run.
SARAH BUCKNELL and DAWN ROSS Senior 6
THE
At last we were ready! The scene was set; the camera with which we hoped to make the award-winning film, was packed; the script, which had been written and re-written with the help of the school's word-processor, was satisfactory, and our hopes were high.
Although our main objective was to capture the unique splendour of the Grand Theatre, we also wished to show another side of Blackpool, Therefore, the first section of our film was taken up with shots of the newly-built Sandcastle and the famous Tower.
Presently, we set off to the star of the film, the Grand Theatre. First receiving filming permission, we proceeded to the most important nart of the theatre, the stage.
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stage-hands were preparing for a show that very although they took a short tea-break, we were not quick enough to 1 m he stage fully, as the safety curtain had to be lowered. This, however,
^ blessing in disguise, as the falling safety curtain resembled which falls every night after the show.
th t able to film the splendidly painted ceiling which graces the was once called Matcham's masterpiece, nick-named this as it ce" architect Frank Matcham's most brilliant creation. The car ^ Intricate artwork is a fine example of the careful restoration theatre so that it may be enjoyed by generations to comesuch difficult shots as these we were glad of the assistance of Mrs-
4-u round the theatre were photographs of famous people who had acted nere m the past and we felt that the film would not be complete without an interview about the history of the Grand. We found the perfect man for the JOD, for who would know the Grand's history better than the manager himself?
^ though a few snags occurred, for the most part, the filming of the ^ranu was enjoyable. We would not have had the chance to undertake this project without the help and co-operation of the Grand's staff, the sixth lormers, Jenny, Anne and Nicola, and also Mrs. Mayes and Mrs. Barr.
SIAN PENNY and JANINE BAMBER Upper 4 Q
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Mr. Baxendale on the birth of his baby daueht r Rachael Anne, on July 15th weighing 71b. 7oz. ^ *
QWhile Wogan was off on holiday his production team went touring the country and yes, you guessed it, ended up here at Queen Mary School, Okay, you little orange bods, whom would you pick to interview? Well, we picked the most interesting, the most fantastic inspirational teachers we could find. If you ^ant to know who they are read on. We couldn't resist adding our comments in brackets.
MRS. PYBON
This is one arhicle that reveals all! Read on if you wish to know where Mrs# Pybon went on her honeymoon (with Mr. Pybon of course) and why she likes American Footabll and Hill Street Blues.
1. What did you think of your R.S. teacher?
I thought they were both very good teachers with a good sense of humour which IS essential to get over the stereotyped image.
2. What was your favourite excuse when you forgot your homework?
I didn't.
3. What kind of uniform did your wear at school? "S?glnar,''eh?r
4. Have you always wanted to be an R.S. teacher?
No, always a teacher though. Originally Enelic^h -t-v. Then History and German, then German and R.S. and finaUy
5. How is married life suiting you?
Superbly - couldn't be better,
6. What do you think of Genesis? (Catch question) Are we talking about the pop group or the book?
7. What is your favourite T.V, programme? Hill Street Blues and American Football. fWn-i-o ViNote - nothing intellectual)-
8. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
We had a fantastic month in America. From Wa<=K-!.. u. through Oregon Into California. Then San FranTi , we drove beautiful, through California again into the Si which was and into Washington again. i^avada then Oregon
9- What was the last film you saw at the Cinema?
Can't remember; it's years ago.
"Portrait' - Jane Devol
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•Pencil Study'Kate Steciman
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'Step Ladders' - Nicky Gregson
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'Still Life With Onions And Jug' - Amanda Colquhoun
'Cauliflower Study' - Frances Kirby
"Figure In A Chair' - Frances Kirby
'Marbles And Magnifying Glass' - Jennifer Marsh
'Metamorphosis'- Jennifer Marsh
Mrs. Antcliffe, a teacher who likes Adam Faith (We've not quite figured out who he is yet) and male sixth form teachers!
1. What were your English teachers like?
I liked two particular teachers at school, the one I had in the third year who was a very fashionable, young sort of person, but particularly the one I had in the fifth year when I did my '0' Levels. I had a man in the sixth form and he was also very good.
2. Did you ever play truant from school?
No, I wasn't allowed. My parents wouldn't have allowed it.
3. Were you a swot or a rebel at school?
I wasn't a swot, I did get the odd detention, once for going out of school without permission, and once for singing during a games lesson.
4. How had the school changed after your six years' absence?
Things seemed to be the same as before, though the girls had changed. They seemed to be more knowing! They are more orally advanced than before. (I think she means we talk too much),
5. Who was your hero when you were sixteen?
I can't remember when I was sixteen! The pop idols around at that time were Cliff Richard and Adam Faith; they were all right, I suppose.
6. Did your parents approve of your first date?
I don't think my parents knew about my first date!
7. If you were on a desert island, who would ,you take with you?
I cannot think of any one person although there are many I wouldn't choose! Whoever I chose must have a sense of humour: Blackadder, Alas Smith and Jones, for example.
Here we have the Irish English teacher who likes being in England. But does she like St. Annes, we ask ourselves. Surely not.
1. Why did you decide to teach in England?
Because I couldn't get a job at home in Belfast. (As good a reason as any!)
2. How do the school systems differ?
They are very different. The Irish school system is very like the old English school system where you have Grammar Schools and Secondary Schools.
3. Would you prefer to be in England or Ireland?
I do like England. I like being in the centre of things, but I miss Ireland and I think I'd prefer to be there.
What is the most boring play and novel you have ever read?
We did a novel for '0' Level called "Over the Bridge" by Richard Church which was tedious. The most boring play was "Richard II",
5. If you could be a leading actress, what part would you play and why?
Beatrice in "Much Ado about Nothing" because she is very witty and she spurns men.
6- What is your idea of a perfect evening?
An unexpected party where friends come around whom I haven't seen in a long time and we catch up on gossip.
' Who would you most like to throw a dart at?
Ian Paisley.
8- Who would you go as to a Fancy Dress Ball?
I don't really know. It would have to be something effective to make people stand up and stare.
9, What was your school uniform like?
Royal Blue and the tie was green, blue and white stripes. We all loved the uniform.
An intellectual, sensible, serious teacher you would have thought - How wrong can you be? Read on:
1. Who was your heroine at sixteen?
I suppose, though I could never figure out why, Judith Durham of the 'Old Seekers' I didn't have a film star heroine.
2. Which football team do you support?
I have lost interest over the past few years, but I suppose the fii-st would be Manchester United, second, Blackpool and third, Wolverhampton Wanderers, for family reasons.
3. Why did you decide to teach in a girls' school?
I didn't. It was decided for me. I started teaching by accident. An old teacher asked me to help him. He shoved me into a room of upper fifths with a 'whip and a chair', I like teaching girls better than boys as they put their mind to their work better!
4. If you were an actor what part would you play?
I've always fancied Brutus and his speeches, not for any other reason than I liked wandering around the garden talking to myself!
5. Have you any phobias?
The older I get the less keen I get on heights. It's not a phobia because I don't do it. I don't like snakes. I don't lie awake dreaming about them but if one comes on the telly I'm out the door.
6. Who is your favourite pop group?
You'd need a great sheet of paper to write down all of them; a lot of American bands. For a single artist I'd say Neil Young. (Who?)
7. What is the funniest thing you could write about in your autobiography?
There are two funny incidents:
The first when I was at University; one burning hot day, I was in the library. I reached for a book and when I got down, my trousers had ripped all the way round so there were two legs held together by a
thread. I had to go three quarters of a mile to the tube station to get to my lodgings, so I put a large book in front of me and walked to my room where I put on a plastic mac and walked through the town in the heat!
The second, while I was at Cambridge, my friends who had been out sampling the delights of Cambridge wine, came round for a coffee. There was no fire escape on the old building, only a hook in the ceiling and a belt to put round you. For a joke, my friends lobbed me out of the window and I descended 60ft at one o'clock in the morning. I realised I couldn't get back in. If you knocked, you were deemed not to have slept there so would have to spend another night there before you could get a degree. I knocked on a bedroom window at 60ft looking like Superman; the man said yes, so I asked if I could come in. I walked across his bed said I was sorry and went to my room: (We thought he was afraid of heights I)
There are many other incidents; those are but two!
MRS. BLACKSHAW
!• How has family life changed you?
interest in playing on beaches, pushing swings and visiting toy shops. I'm now an expert on every sort of toy.
2. Have you any phobias?
Spiders. I'm terrified of spiders! Even small ones!
What was your favourite excuse when you forgot your homework?
I can't remember ever giving an excuse. My pupils say things like: my ittle sister tore it up and lost it, I once had a girl who said her father had thrown it away and the bin men had taken it away that morning. i Hkg original excuses. tReirfeniber that!)
4. Who was your favourite historical character?
I've not got a favourite, but I do like Elizabeth I and that period.
5o Where you a swot at school?
In school I was very quiet and good; the teachers would never have believed it was the same girl out of school. I was scared of the Latin teacher who had a nasty habit of hurling board rubbers: that's one of the reasons I decided not to do Latin A Level,
6. Who was your hero when you were sixteen?
It was a long time agol I can't remember. I had virtually every pop star pinned on my wall, stuck round my bunk bed. I cut out all the photos and read all the love stories; Elvis, The Rolling Stones: all of them.
7. Did your parents approve of your first date?
My parents didn't know about my first date. It was a blind date fixed by a friend. My first impression was, 'Oh, my God!' But I was stuck with him and couldn't ignore him without being rude as there were only the four of us.
8. Why were you chosen to represent your field of General Studies? (drugs, alcohol and abortion.)
I don't know. When we were allocated our various fields, I was the only one with no set ideas of what I wanted to do. They were pushed my way, ^ so I do not merit the 'Expert' title.
9. How many times did you take your driving test?
I took my driving test twice. The first time, I took my test in the family car and I couldn't find the de-mister. It was pouring with rain and I couldn't see where I was going. I decided to clear the windscreen to-seem professional. The instructor failed me for being over-cautious. I only just passed the second time. I drove past a school speed limit without seeing it. I pretended I had seen it later as I remembered seeing the school. The instructor asked me why I hadn't slowed down. I replied that as it was the school holidays there would therefore be no children coming out. He later said I had passed on cheek.
10. Who would you take with you if you were to be stranded on a desert island?
It would have to be someone handy as I'm hopeless at D.I.Y. I'd rather like the fellow who plays Magnun. At least he's at home in an island.
(If we were on a blind date, we'd want someone who was a cross between Morten Harket, Mel Gibson and Richard Gere.)
SHARON PLANT, NAJIA KHAN AND LOUISE JONES Lower 6 M
Although Autumn was steadily advancing"and leaves where donning their death coats.of red, brown and gold and swallows had already gone, the badger was not concerned. Even though the keeper had sworn to have his guts for garters and the gibbet showed proof of his considerable shooting prowess, he still remained unperturbed. Indeed if it had come to the animal's notice that the world was ending the next day, it is very probable that he would have been totally unmoved. He was not very excitable.
A grey-suited tortoise would be the closest to the badger in speedy movements. Unhurried by anything it is a wonder to the master of the hounds how he has survived for so long. For ever since George V came to the throne in 1910, this badger had had his sett in Mufflewick Wood. Whether or not it is the same badger is a question which is still disputed in "The Fox" but judging by the slowness of his motions it could have been the same badger who had used up all its energy in the first ten years.
But he is unquestionably the monarch of the wood. This may have been something to do with his steel-like claws which have been known to rip the throat of a particularly brave, or as is more popularly believed, stupid dog. On the other hand his undisputed reign, as is argued by some , is due to his teeth, the imprint of which on a number of chickens had gained the badger a few enemies. For the past five years, however, he has stopped these frays and now keeps himself pretty much to himself.
On one night, in the autumn in question, the badger had roused himself an was now snuffling through a pile of leaves, in search of a midnight snack. ired moon was putting on a pretence of lighting up the night. An swooped down low and snatched up a mouse. A bat flittered by. The badger sni fed out a mouse and with one swift movement crushed it. Appeased for the moment he moved on.
Meanwhile, in a not - far - distant part of the wood, a young badger, one of the badger's numerous offspring, had just snapped up a young rabbit. Yawning, he passed on.
At "The Fox" a crowd sitting around the radio were sipping their drinks and waiting for the news bulletin.
The badger was just dining off a wasp's nest, ignoring the crowd of angry insects buzzing around his head. Licking his lips he plodded over to a tree, rubbed his back against the rough bark, then stretched out and ran his claws down its length. Then he disappeared into the undergrowth just as the keeper emerged, gun in hand, and was stung by an irate wasp. He plodded on, swearing silently,
"The Fox's" clients stirred anxiously as the tones of Big Ben rang out, but did not cease their vigil.
"Da..." the keeper began to curse, then remembered he was stalking a wild animal, and glanced round anxiously to check that no one had noticed his mistake, then surreptitiously wiped his foot on a clump of grass. He then furtively moved on.
The young badger had just come across a sett. Cautiously he sniffed at the musky scent - vaguely familiar. He ventured in. It was still warm from the previous occupant, but the badger felt invincible that night, after his rabbit feast. He settled down, head on paws, by the entrance to wait for the owner.
"A-ha! There you are, you varmint!" whispered the keeper gleefully. He loaded and carefully aimed.
The badger was just endeavouring to eat some blackberries when he felt a sudden cold pain through his side. Surprised, he turned round and another blasted his face. With the realisation of the inevitable the badger fell, defenceless for the first time in twenty-six years of rule.
The keeper leapt out of his hedge, exuberant and landed, splut. "Oh "
The badger's offspring gave up the wait and turned in to gain the throne.
And back at "The Fox" the announcement came on. "He died this afternoon, the sixth of May 1936. The King is dead. Long live the King."
"Long live the King," echoed the pub.
RUTH DOOLEY Lower 5 Q
SCHQOLWORK
Maths is very hard to do Divide, minus and plus too.
Geography is about the land, You find, out who lives in sea or sana.
Biology is about the living creatures, How many legs and all their features.
History is about monarchs Kings and Queens, Dtiys gone by when there were guillotines.
Music is full of melodies and tunes, Violins, pianos and double bassoons.
French is when someone talks gobbledee-gook, And you put on an understanding look.
Hockey is usually whichever team winsThe best at hitting people on the shins.
Physics is hard to explain. So out of this poem it will remain.
That is why v/eekends are best, When you can have a two day rest
TIM'S TEMPER
If Tim falls down and hurts his knee, And then he gets no sympathy, He begins to frown and shout, And to wave his arms about.
He stamps his feet and cries and squeals, And kicks out with his toes and heels. Crash goes his mum's best vase of flowers But he'll just shout for hours and hours.
He really does deserve some smacks; think that's rather what he lacks. His temper is so very bad, It makes his family very sad.
When Tim's temper tantrum's done He'll sit and sulk and suck his thumb. Then he'll grow quiet and recall, He's really not that cross at all.
EMMA SWARBRICK Lower 4 Q
JOANNE FARRAR Lower 4 L
WE HAVE A WONDERFUL TIMESHARS OFFER!
"British," she murmured under her breath as she walked along the beach. "I'll find someone British!" The peroxide blond strolled along the beach of the Spanish coastal resort. She smiled at the locals she knew, but passed them by. They weren't interested in the timeshare schemes. They knew about them.
Her eye swept across the beach. Young girls lay on their stomachs, browning their backs in the afternoon sun; several older couples sat reading their latest purchases ~ Robert Ludlum had them engrossed in treachery. Bottles of Ambre Solaire and Nivea suncreams decorated the glistening golden terrain, advertising cool skin to those who had forgotten to apply the lotions and were beginning to feel the effects of the scorching sun.
Small children were shrieking with laughter as they sprinkled their dozing parents with sea water. At last the timeshare representative spotted a deckchair occupied by an overweight man sporting a spotted hankerchief and sandals. His wife sat on the deckchair next to him. She was tucking in to her sandwiches. Switching on her brightest smile, the representative strolled across the sand.
"Good afternoon, air. We have a wonderful timeshare offer ...."
COLETTE HARRIS Lower 5 Q
A DESCRIPTION OF A GIRL'S BEDROOM
As I walk into my untidy bedroom, which could easily be mistaken for a rubbish dump, my first impression is of a room which is well and truly lived in.
Glossy pictures of pop idols hang lopsided, and scattered on the dirty pink walls.
Discarded school uniform hangs drearily on the end of the unstable arms of the soft patterned chair bed. Paper, magazines and sweet wrappers lie on the floor like a gigantic colourful carpet.
Sleeves of pullovers poke out of drawers as if trying to escape. Toys abandoned and no longer played with, stare down sadly from the top of the wardrobe. Bone china ornaments gaze longingly out of the window into the garden as if they would like to go out and play,
I am definitely going to tidy my bedroom tomorrow; well, perhaps tomorrow!!
Immortality is the greatest of all human ideas. If false it still represents the highest conceivable flight of the human mind. If true nothing we know on-earth can compare with the propsect it opens out to our hopes and to our imagination.
what it means. Man finds himself here on Earth in company with „any othe. anxmale. His life, so far as the body goes, is purely L Limal animals. He must eat or drink, or he will die. He must sleep or he will lose IS reason. He must breathe, or he perishes. Like the dog which follows at t^spring out ofhi™" above his head, or the panther which waits
it is f humblest beginnings as It IS to trace the rise of a lizard, a bullfinch or a racehorse.
th»t there came to this creature's mind, very early in history the idea ifortal ""like thf 'inhabitants of lhffa'rth but over the' land e t f invincible gods who had poured out the oceans visible things "bhe nocks, and made man diferent from all other rlfoned as a god T" conceived this idea almost deserves to be Shakesneare m 1 compared with it, the noblest ideas of Plato, srrr';.„rr.rj:r;i,r
a Pharoah accepted as true. Nobody mocked when Pharoah wa= K a lordly tomb, and nobody thought it absurd when that for his ad tomb and laid to rest with food at his side, jewels immortality^^^^""^ world and slaves to wait on him when he woke to
^ thousands of years widows in India flung themsleves into the flames or er to rejoin their dead husbands in the spirit world, and the greatest mperors of Rome went up to the temples of the gods and offered sacrifices ori ■Che altar, believing in a life after death.
The time came, however, when certain men began to doubt if this idea were true. They looked at the stupidities which took place in the temples and ey said to themselves: "These people are foolish. What they believe is a grandmother's tale. There may be be gods and goddesses, there may be Heaven, ut man Is surely like any other animal, and when he ceases to breathe, he ceases to remember, and when he ceases to remember, he ceases to exist."
Ever since those days, there have been believers and unbelievers and so it remains to this day; for some men, life is a vain show, empty "of meaning, charged with failure, ending in death; and for others it is a glorious opportunity for developing personality; for loving what are called invisible values such as truth, beauty and goodness; for helping people to believe in f^od, and to hunger and thirst after righteousness.
No one can set any limit to the prospect before us. The universe is boundless. If God so ordered it, every soul that ever lived on Earth might have space at its disposal for the creation of a larger universe than the world we see with our eyes and attempt vainly to sound with our telescopes, and still there would be room for millions vaster still. Immortality means all that the most inspired imagination can conceive of, and infinitely more.
LOUISE WHITTLE Upper 5 S
MINI SAGAS
During October and November the Sunday Telegraph and the Today programme on Radio 4 launched a Mini-Saga Competition in which readers and listeners were invited to tell a story in fifty words. English teachers all over Great Britain took advantage of this splendid idea and we were no exception. These are some of the results.
SLIGHTLY MODIFIED CLASSIC FAIRY TALE
There was once a young girl called Cinders. Why, I don*t know for she was never near the fire.
She went to the ball with no help and danced all night with one man Farmer Smith from Yorkshire. She ignored tradition, kept both slippers and was home at two o'clock.
DO YOU SEE THE INJUSTICE THAT OCCURS AROUND YOU?
In a South African house, ladies, gathering for tea, discussed the terrible treatment of the Jews by the Nazis. All were concerned. But in their village, a negro was accused of murder. There were no witnesses: he was condemned without trial and sentenced to death. They took it for granted.
A NATURAL EXPERIENCE
The sun shone on to the pale petals of the flowers. He inhaled the aroma of the blossoms. Before him stood a magnificent fallow deer, its back streaked by the sunlight. He gazed in admiration at its alert and natural confidence. It studied him closely. He smiled as he pulled the trigger.
KATHLEEN McDONNELL Upper 4 S
EMMA YOUNG Upper 5 M
NADINE BELLAMY Upper 4 S
ACCIDENT VICTIM
"Bye John. See ya." I crossed the road. My head hit the tarmac; searing pain racked my body.
"Fractured skull; looks nasty,"
Darkness descended; I sailed along, suspended, then lowered. Rubber clamped my face; a brilliant white light flashed before me.
Drifting, floating bliss. Is this dying?
FOLD UP YOUR COSTUJJE
Destination reached. Fumble for the key. Desponency exudes. Sit down on the doorstep, head in hand. Fragments of memory piece together A child of nine cries within me, neglected and forsaken.
Five years have passed. Meteors lurk round every corner.
Glance at my watch. Late for the disco! Fugitive thoughts st in a moment.
The room was dark. The curtains seemed to have closed ' • ht His breathing was difficult. He slowly rose up, his head strikine^th^^^^^ling directly above. A rattling noise startled him, then: "Ac-hiac, *. to dust." Dust
He seemed to be going downwards. Then all was still and sn 4- the sound of digging, -Lent save
ANNABEL BOWYER Upper 4 S
MARIA LE ROCCA Upper 4 S
THE LIVING DEAD
SARAH FINLAYSON Upper 4 S
WORD SEARCH - STAFF
There are seventeen members of statff hidden here:
WORD SEARCH - GIRLS' NAMES
Twelve girls' names can be four^d if you read forwards, backwards and diagonally.
PEGASUS
Flying high in the sky was the mythical winged horse, Pegasus. I was sitting on his back just sitting there holding his silvery mane. We seemed stars
He we.stopped. I saw many more horses like Pegasus. He showed me to a banqueting hall; he told me to sit down. Two grooms came up and served us with bran, coarse mix. sugar beet and chopped It was
Nelshr"^' The ^aw a sign saying, "Welcome To The Land of carS'and two Tors'! ™ consisted of a
savin/""J'T standing over the bed, ?eT Lethr ™' a T ^^e sleep away, I I !haT n!te T k""^ fingers. A silvery thread glistened in the sunlight. Pegasns" mar. " ^
ANDREA BARLOW Upper 4 L
OF THOSE THEY LEFT BEHIND....
Tendrils of mist-coloured hair curled around the wrinkled brown parchment stretched over the cheekbones of the frail old lady, whose blue eyes were filled with sadness. Her silver hair was caught in a chignon at the nape of her turtle-like neck and her work-worn hands caressed a battered, barely recognisable photograph.
As she sat in her leather-covered armchair, huddling to the reassuring heat of her coal fire, a solitary tear traced a meandering path down the wrinkled face, lingering on her chin before dropping gently onto her elegant tweed skirt. The creases on the photograph were evidence of its loving, nightly examination and the proud old lady at last gave way to her unbearable sorrow. The tributary tear joined others and swelled into a gushing torrent as the feeble body was racked with sobs of anguish. At last, when she could cry no longer, she sat back, sinking luxuriously into the support that the leather gave her back and her hand reached for the telegram she had received so long ago. The cold, unfeeling words stared up at her with their type-written authority: "We regret to inform you that your husband, Colonel Edward Tolstoth of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers has been killed in action."
His watch lay on the mantelpiece.
COLETTE HARRIS Lower 5 Q
WHERE'S THE L? Calling all L's. Calling all L's. This is an outrage! Have you noticed that the L. is missing? Take a look at last year's magazine. On the cover is Q.M.S. but no L! On some sport shirts there are three letters, Q.M.S. Again where is the L? The Lovely Little L. So have a heart - add an L.
THE BABY
Home she came, Plump and round, Small and sweet, Pink and warm.
Gurgling laughter, Toothless grins, Speechless talks. Friendly grips.
Grabbing things. Crawling round. Standing up, Falling down.
Stumbling about, Endless applause, Mumbling words, Hitting the floor.
Tagging along. Copying things, Throwing tantrums. Arguing.
Listening at doors, Spoiling games. Telling lies. Crying.
Borrowing clothes, Heart to hearts, Confiding secrets; Friends.
NICOLA ALLEN and RACHEL ALDRED Upper 3 - guess what!
PHILIPPA LYON Upper 4 M
MY KITE
I might Fly my kite
Tonight
When the moon is bright Then my sight Will be all right. It will fly up high In the sky
And I Will Sigh, "Oh my!"
I hope the wind does not die Or I will cry. But then in the night I might Have a fright
So then I will say, "OkayDuring the day Is the time to play."
MY KITE
My kite is new It's red and blue
With coloured streamers too. I love to go and fly my kite. I watch it climb up in the sky And fly over fields and flowers. I make it swoop and loop the loop
When my kite is flying high I wish that I was in the skyBut people cannot flyj Even if they try.
CAROLINE MADDOX Form 1
LUCY TAYLOR Form 1
THE SPURS V THE HAMMERS
Three o'clock dawns, The whistle blows. The Lily-whites roar, And the Cockerel crows.
The players are in action, Concentrating hard. A kick and a pushUp comes the yellow card.
The ball is in the circle, A white goal is scored. The opponents are discouraged But the happy crowd roar
A powerful kickout, And then a clever stop. A skilful pass. But alas another drop.
Roars and shouts, Chants and calls: "Come on lads. Get the ball."
The Mexican wave is Going round the ground; The half-time whistle Is muffled by the sound.
A quick team talk, A slap on the back, Encouragement and criticism. And then they're back.
The second half begins With an equalising shot. The manager is pleased But the Spurs are not.
The Hammers are determined, To scare another three. But the Spurs are determined That this is not to be.
A minute left to go. The Lily-whites shoot. It's in the left-hand corner Off the right foot boot.
The second half ends, The whistle goes. The Lily-whites roar. And the Cockerel crows. SARAH CLEMENTS
The White Horses gallop across the sand, Exploring this new, mysterious land. They come from afar In search of gold, They know that it's here For they have been told.
They return once more To the open sea, Galloping into the waves Where they can be free.
RACHEL ENTWISTLE Upper 4 Q
THE GRAVEYARD
Althougr^^ wai gloomy place with a feeling of doom. graveySd evTn I This made the Ludly? Hl did he opened the rusty old gate it creaked louaxy. He did not stop to close it for he was too scared. As he dnd^^ed e ween the graves he could feel his heart thumping loudly and he thought loLed^after fo^vea^ Tit ^ad been looked after for years and the grass and weeds were overgrown. Only the head stones could be seen and these were chipped and broken. He felt relieveras he reached the other side. relieved as
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KATHRYNN HORRIDGE Lower
SEMI-ALTERNATIVE POP QUIZ
1. From which song are the following lyrics taken? "I wonder where you are tonight / No answer on the telephone / And the night goes by so very slow / And I hope that it won't end though."
2. Who sang the song "Wasteland"?
3. Give the name of Bob Geldof's daughter.
4. What is Simon Le Bon's favourite sport?
5. Name the two songs featured in the film "Back to the Future" and the artist who performed them.
6. Which Beatles' song recently made a come-back in the charts?
7. Tolegorhfelvyo, for ex-Chicago members moment of glory (anagram).
8. Name the two groups who formed M/A/R/R/S.
9. Name the group who grinned themselves to death.
10. Which pop group sang "Cross that Bridge"?
11. Which member of the Sex Pistols died of a heroin overdose on February 2nd, 1979?
12. Name the Beastie who was charged with the assault on a fan in Liverpool.
13. Name the Billy Bragg song about the old soul group "The Four Tops".
14. Give the name of the popular punk dance of the 70's.
15. From which song are the following lyrics taken: "I've bled all I can / I won't bleed no more / I don't need no one to understand / Why the blood run cold / The highered hand on heart"?
16. Which music magazine recently gave away for free records called "Sonic Sounds 1 2 and 3"?
17. Who wanted to walk their Dinosaur?
18. Which group's girlfriend was in a coma?
19. What was the colour of Westworld's Mac?
20. What did Terence Trent D'arby wish into?
MORAG REAVLEY Lower 5 S, LORNA RUTTER Lower 5 S, HELEN WILLIAMS Lower 5 S. KIRSTIE CAMERON Lower 5 M.
FEAR
I entered the kitchen, switched on the light and went over to the sink ^ started to turn the green bar of soap between my hands, It slipped into the sink. I put my hand down to pick it up, and then noticed two brown, stick-like legs poking from underneath the green slimy SOa u•
an T watched the large brown spider lift its body in not sucopL ^ attempts at this did the Dit of ever before, with a sick, lurching feeling in bodv of thP ^ ® I could no longer see the spindly, stick-like brown body repetitively to heave the soap away from its small
EMMA RILEY Upper 4 L
DESOLATION
The man walked down the deserted side-street. The heels of his thS ^ clanking sound as y hit the wet, slimy, cobbled paving stones. Dark, dull nieht-time -flooded the narrow alley, encompassing within it dull drains which numnpH h" i t-pH water into the ancient. murky sewers. Dirty smoke Tro^e the man's^SoeL" ^ disturbed only by the sharp assaultrmade by atr a^ 1^ n^Stl!" ^hr^^ -e dirty oblivious to the open graves he had passed. ' ^ '
The cats lay littered among the group of large, corruaa • t.. These stood together in a nook of the alley, poised like soldiers in r moment of battle. The sergeant led, followed by the others ranked behind'^hir Some stood tall and proud; others lay injured, their contents sn-i n ■ +onto the dark ground. The damp, congealing litter lay motionless absoSh^no more and more unclean moisture, capturing It as it fell from the black skies
Amongst this litter lay the first cat: sleek, shiny and stiff. it lav on one side, all four of its legs outstretched, its claws curved, its pads outspread. Its gleaming eyes were two great spheres staring blindly ahead. Its black fur stood on end, as if frozen into peaks of ice. The cat felt no wetness of rain; it did not hear the sound of the man's black shoes.
Upper Fifth Pupil
RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF
(With apologies to Roald Dahl)
This is the story of Red Riding Hood, The little girl who was never good. She terrorised Mum, and as for Dad, She almost drove him raving mad!
One day she decided to have a go At pestering someone else, to show It wasn't only poor old Mum Whom she had beneath her thumb. So off she trotted, yelling out, "I'm going off to Grandma's house!
I'll put snakes in her bed and rats on her chair. Oh, won't it give her such a scare!"
Miss Riding Hood announced herself By shouting, "Let me in or else!"
Grandma tottered to the door,
As Red Riding's bawling shook the floor. She pulled back the latch and then let in The girl who made that awful din.
Miss Riding Hood stormed into the room Shouting, "Bring me food and make it soon!
I had a meal at half past four; Now it's five and I want some more!" (This yelling happened every day. Now you can see why she got her way.) Grandma by now had more than she could take. Her head was really beginning to ache. Then who should come to save her bacon. But a friendly wolf who sold double-glazing. "Oh Wolf," Grandma whispered, taking care That Miss Red Riding Hood shouldn't hear, "You've got to help me to get rid Of that revolting little kid!"
The wolf just smiled and licked his lips; How tired he was of fish and chips!
He strode up to Miss Red Riding Hood, Who screamed that she'd always tried to be good. The wolf gave Grandma one quick look. And then he ate Red Riding Hood up! KIRSTEN DICKERS Lower
WORD - WORM
The body is -a chain' of words, the last letter of one word being the first in tZ ZZ : The legs are 5 letter words starting with the letter in the body at that number. Put only one letter in each space.
CLUES
Body:
1-6 Game played with rackets. 6-10 Found on an envelope, 10-14 He flies a plane. Legs: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. It runs on rails. Come in. Not even once.
Opposite to south.
Sugary coating on cakes. Fierce large fish. He has no home and sleeps outside. She went to the Mad Hatter's tea party, Opening in face. Given for winning a race. Elephants' tusks are made of this. One of a knight's weapons. Many times. Spring flowers grown from a bulb.
MILLER Upper 3 M
CAROLINE
How to kiss and how to stop, What to wear and where to shop. How to make my hair look better, How to fill out my new sweater. What to say when he walks by; What to do to catch his eye; How to act, how to be, How to make the best of me; Where to go, where to turn: These are the things I need to learn I But, here I sit all day in school, Inwards burning, outwards cool.
HOME
Rushing here Rushing therePeople rushing everywhere.
In they go Out "they come After all the work is done.
In a Mini In a RollsHere they come and here they go,
Turning left Turning rightStop here at the traffic lights
Up the drive In the door Then collapse upon the floor.
Through the study Up the stairsNow you're coming to the prize.
Take off your shoes. Take off your socks. Slowly sit and watch the box.
RACHEL TURNER Upper 4 S
EMMA DIXON Lower 4Q
NUCLEAR WAR
At the White House General, President there; Red button pressed.
THORNLEY Upper 4 L
marriage
To love and to cherish Until divorce us do part Alone again now.
LANDSCAPE IN LYTHAM ST. ANNES
Sandy hills and bungalows, The prom, and Lytham Green, Leaves rustling in the trees, While gulls are bobbing on the sea.
MICHELLE SINGLETON Lower 4 Q
THE CLASSROOM AT NIGHT
Shadows of the desks, Old pupils' ghostly voices. Everjn^/here is still.
WHERE WERE THE PARENTS?
First the match is lit. Then the house goes up in flames Two children aire dead.
SARAH BYERS Upper 4 L
RACHEL
A PICTURE OF AUTUMN
The Autumn winds are blowing The leaves on to the ground. The gardens are all showing That Autumn has come round
The days are getting colderThe nights are drawing in. The squirrels are getting bolder, Thieving from the bin.
The Autumn rain is fallingThe sky is turning grey. The little birds are calling For a nice Spring day.
The hamster awakes, Its sleepy face looking at you from its bed, The bright black eyes hypnotising you, Its whiskers twitching, As it prepares to stir.
Finally it arises.
Has a wash and a stretch, And climbs into its wheel. The whirring noise starts; It comes to life, Its black eyes wide and sparkling.
It scampers to its food dish, And fills its pouches, Scrambles back into its bed, Exhausted from its effort.
ANNE-MARIE WOODS Upper 4 S
NICOLA LADD Form 1
THE HAMSTER
The creation of a masterpiece.
The ChristmaB display in the Home Economics room.
A moment of high excitement in a G.C.S.E. music lessonl
Sixth Form celebrate the end of term,
Junior sewing bee!
Hard work in the computer room.
Dr. G. goes exploring, much to the amusement of the the Sixth Form.
Dr. Gudgeon demonstrates his royal wave!
•IOCH6r-|»rT.y
The Genie of the chemistry room!
Afternoon nap in the Common Room.
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The Mural in the Sixth Form Common Room
Celebrating not having to wear uniform
Muriel Beardsall, Head Girl in 1935, with the present Head Girl, Jennifer Taylor, and Deputy Head, Moira Entwlstle.
Mrs. Thompson on sentry duty.
Will Mrs. Noah board the ark?
Noah's family,
ANSWERS TO "SEMI-ALTERNATIVE POP QUIZ" 1.. 2.* 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. "Alone" by Heart The Mission Fifi Trixibelle Yachting "Back in Time" & "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News ATI T J J _ T All I Need is Love "The Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera A.R, Kane and Colourbox The Housemartins The Ward Brothers Sid Vicious Ad-Rock Levi—Stubbs Tears The Pogo "This Corrosion" by The Sisters of Mercy Sounds Woz not Woz The Smiths Silver A well
ANSWERS: WORD - WORM
Body: Legs: 1-6 tennis. 6-10 stamp. 10.-14 pilot. 1 2 3. 4, 5 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 12 13. 14. train enter never north icing shark tramp Alice mouth prize ivory lance often tulip
ANSWERS: WORD SEARCH - GIRLS' NAMES
Nicola
Mary
3. Lise
Kate 4. Zoe
Diana 5. Anne 6. Andrea 7. Julia 8. Kelly
ANSWERS: WORD SEARCH - STAFF 1. Barr
Palmer 2. Cooper
Dooley
4. Dyke
Pybon 5. Everett
Ritchie 6. Fairbotham
Rowling 7. 8. Gudgeon Makepeace
Thompson 9. Mayes 10. Paine
