Newsflash On the 28th and 29th of November, all the Year 7s got the chance to participate in an event called ‘Newsflash’, which was run by the English and Business & Enterprise departments. Initially we were put into groups and they explained what tasks were set out for the day. We had to design a newspaper within our groups, we each had badges to show who were in charge of individual jobs. We spent the whole day researching, typing, writing, drawing, using our creative thinking and most important of all communication and teamwork!
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Period 5 was when a special guest came in to talk to us about his experience in reporting and writing articles. After this talk there was also a chance for the winners of the best newspapers to come to the front and have a picture taken with Mr Bradwell! It was a great day and I hope to have another like it in the future, we would like to say a huge thanks to all the staff that organised the day and to both the departments for setting it up!
Christmas Concert On Thursday 5th December, the Music Department held their annual Christmas Concert. The sell out concert showcased the Music Department’s talent. The Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Choir, Steel Pans, Year 11 Band all performed, along with a choir of over 80 Year 7s who closed the show. The music ranged from traditional Christmas carols to traditional Jamaican tunes on the steel pans. Each performance had the audience tapping their feet and
humming along in festive spirit! Each year Warlingham School chooses a charity to support for the year, and this year The Trussel Trust has been selected. The Trussel Trust is an organisation that supports families who struggle to afford food. Warlingham School feels honoured to help support the local food bank in Caterham. At the concert the audience generously donated, and as a result raised over £300 for the charity.
Overall, the night was a huge success. It was the beginning of Warlingham School’s festive season and a celebration of the Music department’s achievements over the first term of the year. We’d like to thank Mr Duffy, Miss Frayne and Mr Lancaster for all the support they offer the students in their enthusiasm for music and for organising such a good evening.