Six-week Scoop!
Focus on Art by Ollie P
Over the school term year 7 have been doing an art project on a famous painter Vincent van Gogh. They have studied various facts and figures about him while painting their own version of his sunflowers. Today I will be telling you fun facts about him and everything about his life.
• Vincent Van Gogh was born on the 30 March 1853 in Netherlands.
• Van Gogh was into a style of art called impasto that is when you apply thick strokes of paint on the painting.
• Starry night is Vincent van Gogh’s most famous painting. The painting was painted from a mental asylum and Vincent had to paint through a bar in the window.
Vincent van Gogh never sold a painting; his mother-in-law sold them all after he tragically died in 1890.
Alan-Since working at St Peter ’s, Alan has taken on a lot more than what’s in his job description. He often helps out with things that aren’t directly related to school, and that definitely deserves a bit of recognition. Here's a little more about him. Alan lives in York with his whippet, Lily. They go on regular walks, particularly around Knaresborough by the river. They’ve also spent time walking in the Lake District and along the Scottish Borders, which they both seem to enjoy. In 1995, Alan went to Australia for his cousin’s wedding. A couple of years later, he went back and travelled around. He managed to get as far as Darwin, although he didn’t quite make it to Perth. Alan has liked football since he was seven and has played for various teams over the years. He still plays now including in a Friday night teacheronly football match that’s apparently meant to be kept quiet. So shhhh now you now a bit more about Alan and what he gets up to outside of school.
Olaf- Let me ask you a question: Do you always look forward to lunch after p5? Well, I do. We enjoy the food without thinking about who made it, well meet Olaf. Let's get to know him. Olaf's favourite colour is black, and his favourite sport is kayaking. When he was younger, he wanted to be an enlightening human being who could help and inspire others. Today, his favourite job is working at the school, where he enjoys supporting pupils and being part of the school community.
Miss Anderson- Miss Anderson grew up in Darlington. Her favourite colour is yellow, and she doesn’t have any pets. When she was at school, her favourite subjects were Art and English. She has always enjoyed being creative and loves helping pupils enjoy these subjects too. Miss Anderson is very happy to be part of the school community since joining in September.
Miss Buhr- From the day Miss Buhr started she has been warm and friendly and always wanting to get to know her students so let’s get to know her. Miss Buhr grew up in the USA, mostly New Jersey and Massachusetts. Her favourite colour is blue, and she doesn’t have any pets. When she was at school, her favourite subject was history, which explains her great history knowledge. Miss Buhr enjoys sharing this interest with pupils and is happy to be part of the school community.
Mr Edgar- Mr Edgar, who grew up in Blackpool, makes every lesson fun and enjoyable so I think we should get to know him. Mr Edgar is a passionate rugby fan whose favourite colour is red and whose love for sport has taken him all the way to South Africa on a rugby tour. Rugby has always been a big part of his life, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the game with others. At home, he has a lively six-year- old dog called Bessie. Outside of sport, Mr Edger has a
creative side too — his dream is to be in a band, combining his love of music with his energetic personality.
Winter Olympics by Mairi A
The Winter Olympic Games are a multi-sport event held every four years, with the sports taking place only on snow or ice. From skiing to snowboarding, there are over fifteen different events for athletes to participate in, in the hope of an Olympic medal.
The Winter Olympics came in just five years after the making of the Olympic Games, though it wasn't called the Winter Games. It was called the Nordic Games and was almost only hosted in Stockholm. When it was Stockholm's turn to host the Summer Olympics in 1912, the International Olympic Committee (they lead the Olympic games) suggested either including winter sports in the summer Olympics, or a Winter Olympic Games later on in the year, but Sweden refused. Sweden and fellow Scandinavian countries believed it would take over the Nordic games. Germany made plans to include winter sports in the 1916 Olympics, but the plans never happened when the Great War broke out. It was another four years until the 1920 games in Antwerp when winter sports were finally included.
This year representing GB we had over 53 athletes trying to grab the gold medal! This year we have won a total of 5 medals, 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze!
St Peter’s Sport by Barnaby G
We have a wide range of sport and today we are going to talk about sports that are happening in this term. For the boys, they are doing hockey and the girls are doing netball. Every pupil has a lot of time to play these sports in school and out.
Every pupil plays five lessons of their sport a week and some additional clubs.
I researched the hockey clubs and found out:
For the year 4 have hockey on a Thursday where they get to enjoy some technical skills and match play. For year 5 and 6 they have hockey on a Wednesday where they get to explore new skill sets and some fun competitive games. For year 7 they get the opportunity to play in a hockey development club that is on a Monday lunch. This club is not for the best of the best it is for a small group of people to provide intense skill refinement. This group is to ensure a
high-intensity environment and these specific sessions are created by invitation, focusing on players currently ready for this focused level of training.
The year 7 and 8s get an opportunity to do a hockey club on a Tuesday night where they get to do races to see who is the fastest and most accurate, they also get to lots of fun games like ‘King of the D’ and also get to do lots of matches.
This term, some pupils have been on some really awesome trips, and there’s been a lot of fun (and a few laughs) along the way.
Year 4 went on a Viking adventure at Murton Park. They got to see what life was like for real Vikings, try out hands-on activities, and even pretend to fight like warriors. Everyone came back with stories to tell, and it was a day full of exploring, learning, and exciting challenges.
Year 5 are having a three-night residential at Hadrian’s Wall. They will be visiting Vindolanda, have a sports day, and explore the Beamish Museum. Between learning about history and taking part in competitions with friends, pupils are sure to have a brilliant time. There will be plenty of laughs, team challenges, and probably a few tired feet by the end, but it will be worth every step.
Year 6 went on a rock walk around York. They spotted all sorts of rocks and found out how they were formed. Some pupils thought it was just about staring at stones, but it turned out to be surprisingly interesting (and a bit like a treasure hunt). Walking around the city, learning about
geology, and spotting things you never noticed before made it a really cool day.
Year 7 went to see Macbeth. The play was exciting, dramatic, and yes, a little gruesome at times, but pupils loved seeing the story come to life. Watching live theatre was totally different from reading the play in class, and there were plenty of “oh no!” moments and laughs at the more over-the-top bits.
Some Year 7 and 8 boys went on an overnight rugby sevens trip. They played matches, practiced their skills, and got to experience what it’s like to stay away from home with their teammates. There was a lot of energy, team spirit, and probably a few sore muscles, but it was a really fun and sporty adventure. Meanwhile the girls reached the national finals for netball U13 and had a great experience travelling and playing netball against some good competition.
Our debating team also reached the National Finals in their recent round and both teams will be travelling south to represent the school next term – we wish them lots of luck!
And our Languages students have also reached National Finals in all three languages and will be heading to Cambridge to compete in their Spelling Bees towards the end of next term – Bon Chance!
All in all, the trips this term were a great way for pupils to try new things, spend time with friends, and enjoy experiences outside the classroom.
And there are lots more to come next term….!