Teenagers run for Charity!……… Pg2
ISSUE 7
2010 - 2011
The Sport Update!……… Pg5
The Ladybridge High Sports Mania is a magazine which is run by the English Department!
We want your views...Pg7
..Supporting Unicef and Cash for Kids for a better future.. Issue 7 is finally here and it really is full of some interesting news. The government has introduced some new laws which could very well affect us students so we want your views. We’ve also got some sport updates on the Olympics and a special Manchester City article. We always like to praise others for their achievements, so we’ve got an article on a few students from
our school who took part in the Bolton One 5K event which took place on the 8th May 2011. With all the classic LHSM fun still in the magazine, we are sure you will enjoy this issue. So, start reading, because this really is a superb issue full of all the latest news, and events you need to be updated about!
By Mithun Kerai
On Sunday 8th May 2011, Bolton held the first of many 5k and 10k legacy events that will take place around the North West. The 5k around Red Moss and Middlebrook was completed by professional, amateurs and fun runners with a few guest appearances from the likes of Kevin Davies and Jussi Jaaskelainen. As part of our support for Cash for Kids, Saeed Atcha and Jasmine Moore ran for team LHSM with Beth Stevenson and Chloe Workman also taking part on behalf of us. It was a fabulous day with ideal weather for running. Everyone finished in a very respectable position, surprising ourselves and each other with our perseverance and enthusiasm to complete the run. All money we raise will go to help raise funds for a new CT Scanner on behalf of Cash for Kids.
‘The run/walk/jog/laugh! Was an experience in itself. It was interesting, tiring but it was also a fulfilling experience. We would definitely encourage more people to take part, because we know it’s fun but it can also improve your self esteem and it is great for charity! It was a brilliant experience for the community, as after the run there were workshops run by all different Bolton organisations. It also raised awareness of all the charities that were involved. We would, without question, do it again! This time, hopefully with a bit of training under our belt we can get a quicker time!’ - Bethany Stevenson & Chloe Workman To see how long it took the team to complete the run, look below! We were also involved in a news broadcast, more details about that on our website… www.lhsm.co.uk!
By Saeed Atcha & Jasmine Moore
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299
001
Anthony Valentine
Bolton United Harriers
16:02
72 74 174
226 302 167
062 064 128
Gene Lock Prashant Ladva Saeed Atcha
n/a n/a Team LHSM
24:32 24:55 31:28
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170
047
Jasmine Moore
Team LHSM
33:00
248
333
080
Beth Stevenson
Team LHSM
38:30
249
313
081
Chloe Workman
Team LHSM
38:30
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344
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Olympic Torch will arrive in ‘Sunny Bolton’ London 2012 isn’t far off now, with tickets on sale the buzz over the biggest sporting event to be held in our country has already begun. So, what next? Well on the 15th May 2011 they released the route that the Olympic torch will take across Britain; starting in Lands End, Cornwall it will travel through all major cities and towns in the UK including Bolton! Yes our home town is going to be part of a major international event, finally! On the 31st May 2012 the Olympic torch will pass through our town, the exact route is yet to be known but it’s thought that it will make an appearance in the town centre before carrying on the rest of its route. So free up your diaries and make sure you’re ready for this historic event. The Olympic flame will first come to Greater Manchester on Bolton already boasts a connection the 2012 Olympics. 31 May when it arrives in Bolton. The official Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, came from Bolton steel firm Watson Steel StrucCouncil leader Cliff Morris said they were "absolutely detures, which supplied thousands of tonnes of steel for the lighted". "An event like this is a great opportunity for us to showcase Olympic Stadium. Bolton to a worldwide audience and demonstrate our ability Mr Morris said the council was currently working on a route to host major events. "It's also the opportunity for people to connect with a global for the torch through Bolton and planning the evening celeevent on their doorstep and shows that the Olympics 2012 brations. "The show will feature local communities and showcase our are not just about London." culture and heritage," he added.
From the next issue of the constantly improving Ladybridge High Sports Mania, we will be having a new team member! Naim Ismail, yr 10 will be joining us until the current team finish. They finish in May 2012. Naim hopes to bring you the latest Modern News!
By Saeed Atcha & Jasmine Moore
£180m bursary scheme replaces EMA The government has announced a £180m bursary scheme to replace the Education Maintenance Allowances which were scrapped in England last year. The £560m EMA scheme had provided up to £30 a week to help low-income students stay on at sixth forms and colleges. Education Secretary Michael Gove said the revised system would provide a "more targeted" support system. Labour's Andy Burnham attacked the plans as an attempt to "put a positive gloss" on deep spending cuts. The shadow education secretary told MPs that Mr Gove had "taken a successful policy, which improved participation, attendance and achievement in post-16 education, and turned it into a total shambles".
Mr Burnham said the re-launched support scheme represented a "humiliating climbdown". There will also be a partial reprieve for students who are already on courses and receiving EMAs, who had previously not known whether funding would continue beyond September 2011. Those who started courses in 2009-10 will now continue to receive the same payments until the end of the 2011-12 academic year. And students who started courses last September and currently qualify for £30 per week payments will receive continuing support of £20 per week until the end of the next academic year. Mr Gove said that the bursary scheme would "ensure that every child eligible for free school meals who chooses to stay on could be paid £800 per year - more than many receive under the current EMA arrangements".
SCRAPPED: The scrapping of EMA became part of the wave of student protests during the winter
Under the EMA scheme, 650,000 16 to 19 year olds from lowincome families had received grants of between £10 and £30 per week. The National Union of Students said that the overall package represented a "shadow of its predecessor". "Almost £400m is still being cut from support to young people and EMA, which has been proven to work in many ways, is still being scrapped," said NUS vice-president, Shane Chowen. The Save EMA campaign said: "If Michael Gove thinks that he deserves credit after giving 70p extra a week to 12,000 of the poorest students whilst at the same time taking away £30 a week to many of their classmates whose finances are marginally better, then he really is delusional."
By Saeed Atcha & Shabih Syed
The London 2012 organisers said they were thrilled after revealing they had received applications for more than 20 million Olympic tickets during the first stage of the sales. Over half of the 650 sessions are oversubscribed at the end of the first round of ticket sales, with cycling, gymnastics, triathlon and the cross country among the first sports to sell out. The opening ceremony, for which tickets range from £20.12 to £2,012, was the most popular event and was more than 10 times oversubscribed.
“Gravity Radio, a brand new radio station, designed by a group of year 10 students. It is aimed to make your lunchtime entertaining, exciting and enjoyable.” Gene Lock - Chief Executive @ Gravity Thousands Radioof Manchester City supporters lined the streets
to cheer their FA Cup-winning team for the club's first vicDirector of Journalism tory parade in 35 years.
Defender Vincent Kompany told delirious fans: "I'm just so happy, so happy we made it, guys."
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Despite earlier wet conditions, the rain held off as the playCity are celebrating winning silverware and finishing third in ers set off on their tour at 1820 BST with supporters deliverthe league, securing a Champions League place. ing a rousing rendition of the club's anthem, Blue Moon. Members of the squad were greeted by cheering, flagwaving supporters at Albert Square before boarding an open-top bus to make their way to Eastlands. Police expected up to 100,000 supporters to gather in Albert Square, line the route out to Eastlands and fill the City of Manchester stadium.
'Ups and downs' Among the fans attending the event was Gordon Campbell, 60, from Bolton, who has supported the club since he was five years old. "We've been through a lots of ups and downs, trials and tribulations, but hopefully we are moving on now," he said.
About 10,000 fans had queued from early afternoon to get a prime spot in Albert Square in front of the Town Hall where "It means a hell of a lot really because my parents supportthe parade began. ed them before I did, and my grandfather, so there has been a long tradition of supporting City. And I think it's a City manager Roberto Mancini and the players emerged tremendous occasion." from a civic reception to huge cheers from the crowd in front of Manchester Town Hall. The players and staff then walked around the stadium to greet the crowd, before a spectacular firework display which brought the event to a close at about 2140 BST.
By Bradley Barrett & Naim Ismail
Plans to allow teachers in England to search pupils for mobile phones and examine the phones' content have been called "reckless." The measures in the new Education Bill are designed to combat cyber-bullying. But the NASUWT says it will create conflict between teachers and pupils and their parents. The government insists the measures help assert the authority of teachers and will allow them to deal with problems in schools more effectively. Schools have developed different policies on pupils using mobile phones. Many teachers have found themselves challenged by students and parents when they try to confiscate them.
'Disproportionate powers' The Education Bill for England will give the teachers a legal right to search pupils and take their phones - and also look at and delete any messages and pictures they deem necessary. In April 2010 the NASUWT called for tighter controls on the use of mobile phones in schools after a teacher was cleared of the attempted murder of a pupil. But NASUWT general secretary Chris Keates said the proposed powers were disproportionate and reckless, and will put teachers into more conflict with parents and pupils. She said: "The extra powers in the bill to search and confiscate and dispose of electronic equipment and data are disproportionate powers that teachers don't really want, and actually could cause more conflict and more problems for schools rather than actually tackling discipline. "In many respects they are reckless and they are putting teachers into confrontation with parents and with children and young people." The proposed powers have so far received cross-party support and are due to be introduced by the autumn. Schools minister Nick Gibb said it would send a "strong message" that a teacher's authority must be respected. "Inappropriate images and messages on mobile phones are often used to bully and harass both pupils and staff," he said. "The government believes that it is essential we do what we can to protect everyone from this unacceptable behaviour." The government says it will "increase the authority of teachers to discipline pupils" through: Increasing their powers to search pupils for objects which could be dangerous or cause harm Pornography and mobile phones added to the list of items schools can search for Schools told they can search for anything they have banned Teachers given presidency if they are accused by pupils to protect them from false accusations Scrapping of the need for schools to have to give 24 hours' notice of detention. I think its a bad idea because teachers are basically looking through your private things and you could have things on there that nobody knows about, and messages you may need. - Molly Smith-Greenall
In this day and age we are encouraging people to use ICT but on the other hand, we are taking the privilege away, I also think that it can open up a whole bank of allegations towards staff. - Anon. Teacher
Scrapping the 24hr notice for DTs, adds to the list of reasons of why ‘the world has gone crazy.’ This could interfere with the relationships between pupils and teachers and consequently affect their education—Anon.
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