The Barometer Half Term 3

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BAROMETER January - February 2020

HALF TERM 3

FROM THE EDITORS

CONTENTS:

Welcome,

Why you should visit London Zoo - Sasha S

We’re pleased that so many people loved reading our last issue, copies of which can be found in the library and in reception, as well as online. This edition brings with it a whole host of things to read about, from events at school to things that the boys have been up to in their free time. As usual, the team have worked really hard, particularly the Year 11 and Year 13 boys who are beginning to focus on their GCSE and A Level examinations respectively. We hope you enjoy the pages that follow.

School Charities: Steel Warriors Abe F and UWS - Leonid K The Christmas Concert - Henry B German Film Reviews - Alexander F, Hamdan R, Oscar F What makes the Russian language unique? - Nizami P Lecture at the Institute of Physics - Henry B Maths Lectures at the Royal Institution - Rufus D Inter-Trib Geography - Stepan K Inter-Trib Science - Henry B

Have a fabulous half term!

Short Stories by Ramzi K, Adam A-M and Max P

Henry Bush Senior Editor

Staff Pantomime - Henry B

Bennett Dye Media & Communications Prefect

Travelling to Japan - Sam M

The Barometer Team: Bennett D, Adam A-M, Henry B, Harry O’C, Charlie R, Ben R, Agustin D, Ben R, Sam M, Miss Bradley Cover photograph - Luca L, Year 13

Sea Cadets - Max K

Comic Matters: the importance of Superman - Lachlan W Game Review: Untitled Goose Game - Ben R The Oscars 2020 - Ben R British Airways Speedbird Centre - Henry B Classics and Geography Trip to Crete - Andreas M UCS Football - Theo W Wetherby Rugby Match Report Harry O’C How to Start Weight Training Bennett D Premiere League Round-Up Agustin D Shout Out Awards Puzzles - Charlie R

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT LONDON ZOO Sasha S, Year 7 writes...

At about 08:45, all the excited Year 7 boys flocked into the science labs at school, where we were given worksheets to complete at the zoo. The weather was amazingly calm and not a single storm cloud was visible during the whole trip. We had a wonderful walk through the calm, quiet and extremely beautiful Regent’s Park. When we arrived, we had a classroom experience with one of the zoo employees in the ‘Rainforest Room’. We discovered several extraordinary species, for example the Madagascan hissing cockroach. We not only admired

the wonderful cockroach from a distance, but we managed to touch it!

After that bizarre experience, amazing meercats appeared to greet us. As we continued towards the Lion’s Den, incredible penguins appeared demonstrating their true talent for swimming.

After that, we walked through the Gorilla Kingdom and admired our ancestors skillfully going through their days as we went through ours. We also saw African hunting dogs being fed, which they had to hunt for using their excellent sense of smell. We continued into the Butterfly House, where we were

surrounded by beautiful butterflies that glided gently around us.

As we left, a range of different parrots showing off their gorgeous feathers and beaks surrounded us, each one proudly considering himself better than the others.

Finally, we went to see the king of the animal kingdom. At first, we could not distinguish him in his glass dome, and suddenly, after two minutes of waiting patiently, a roar woke us up from our pleasant talk about monkeys.

The lion started proudly walking up and down in his enclosure, as if choosing which of us to eat for his lunch. After our visit to the majestic lion, we made a tour of the Reptile Kingdom where we saw salamanders, crocodiles, snakes and a huge variety of frogs.

Towards the end we attempted to feed a giraffe, and finally terminated our journey at the Zoo Shop.

This was an exciting experience, which is very memorable for all of us, as we not only discovered strange species, we also stroked some animals, which we would not be pleased to meet in real life. Big thanks to Mr Pimlott for organising this amazing trip.

I highly recommend that students of all ages buy a ticket, grab a packed lunch, and a HD camera, and stroll to the zoo for a wonderful, memorable, amazing day with the animals. You will no longer think that snakes are pests, and you will always be able to ask a member of ZSL if you are able to feed the animals, which will make for an even more memorable experience.

STEEL WARRIORS Abe F, Year 8 writes...

At the end of last year, I suggested that the school adopt Steel Warriors as their local charity and now it is. Steel Warriors is an organisation that works with the police to take knives off the streets of London and turn the blades in to gyms.

In 2019 Steel Warriors built six gyms. That is thousands of knives that, instead of being on the streets of London, are building people’s confidence as outdoor gyms.

I am very excited that the school has adopted Steel Warriors, as knife crime is one of the most pressing matters in London. Last year 45 people were killed due to knife crime and it is not getting any better. In many places, knife crime rates are dropping, but in London deaths are still rising and charities like Steel Warriors are working to stop that.

UNITED WORLD SCHOOLS to children with no access to education and, hopefully, they will soon get the knowledge and opportunities in life that every child deserves.

Leonid K, Year 12 writes...

United World Schools (UWS) is a charity dedicated to improving the education of children, aiming to give every child access to free education in some of the world’s poorest regions. They partner with local communities and supporters around the world to teach the unreached.

Currently, UWS, with Wetherby’s help and support, is building a school and training teachers in Taboung Kla, which is an extremely undeveloped rural area in Cambodia. The community only has one small building that it is currently used as a school, which lacks any amenities and has been deemed unsafe. Most people living in the community can’t read or write, so the hope is to change that by giving children the opportunity to go to school.

UWS works on improving education as the impact of education is far-reaching. It opens pathways for children, brings opportunity to communities, and catalyses widespread development.

Education has the power to lift individuals out of poverty and can bring permanent and powerful

change. Education empowers children, giving individuals access to better jobs, higher incomes and a happier life. UWS aims to give 50,000 students access to education by 2021.

Your donations will mean a lot

You can donate either through UWS’s website, or through Wetherby Senior. Often Wetherby runs charity events raising money for UWS. So far we have held bake sales, the staff pantomime, which raised over £900, and I did a sponsored silence which raised about £500!

Let’s all work together to make a difference to the lives of children and give them the opportunities everyone should have!

THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Henry B, Year 11 writes…

At the end of last term, we were treated to a fab-yule-ous concert at Hinde Street Methodist Church.

It was wonderful to see so many boys taking part in musical activities at the school, either as soloists or as part of a group. The range of different ensembles and

pieces continues to grow every year, with the development of our splendid music department and the acquisition of new equipment, as well as the arrival of new boys with musical talent.

Notable performances from the concert included the Brass Band’s rendition of White Christmas, Edward P’s mellifluous piano solo,

and the lovely singing of the choir, all of which were very festive. It was clear that all the boys, Mr Martin and the other peripatetic music teachers worked tirelessly to put it together. Everybody enjoyed the evening; even the parents who arrived at the church with a somewhat dutiful expression left with a smile!

GERMAN FILM REVIEWS Film glaubwürdig gemacht. Die Personen waren überzeugend und sie haben den Film überzeugend gemacht, obwohl die Spezialeffekte schrecklich waren, aber es war 2003. Ich habe den Film gut gefunden, weil es nicht zu lange und es ziemlich rührend war.

Ich würde den Film empfehlen, denn die Handlung rührend und spannend war und die Personen haben es glaübwurdig gemacht.

Hamdan R, Year 8 writes...

In German, Year 8 have been studying the topic ‘bist du ein Medienfan?’ (are you a fan of media?). We watched the German film ‘Das Wunder von Bern’ (The Miracle of Bern), all about the FIFA World Cup in Switzerland in 1954. It’s a moving film about a boy, his father, and a love of football. If you haven’t seen the film yet, it’s a must-watch! Here are the film reviews from some of the students in the class; can you work out whether they enjoyed the film or not?

Alexander F, Year 8 writes...

Der film geht um einen Jung, der Fußball liebt, und einen Vater, der von Russland zurückkommt. Die Hauptthemen sind Fußballuand die Weltmeisterschaft aber auch Familie und Matthias Vater. Der Film findet im Deutschland statt, Matthias wohnt im Berlin und im Bern in der Schweiz, die Welmeisterschaft ist hier. Die Handlung war ein bisschen rührend aber nicht so eindrucksvoll und die Musik war auch rührend denn sie haben den

Der Film geht um einen Jung, der Fußball liebt und seinen Vater, der aus Russland von der 2. Weltkrieg zurückkommt und beide gehen zur Weltmeisterschaft. Die Hauptthemen sind Familie, Fußball und deutsche Geschichte.

Der Film findet in Bern in Deutschland und der Schweiz (für die Weltmeisterschaft) statt.

Die Handlung ist sehr spannend und interessant aber die Spezialeffekte waren nicht sehr gut. Die Personen sind sehr überzeugend und ziemlich glaubwürdig.

Ich habe den Film unterhaltsam gefunden, weil der Film sehr interessant und spannend war.

Ich würde den Film empfehlen an alle, die Geschichte und/oder Fußball lieben.

Oscar F, Year 8 writes...

Der Film ist fantastisch! “Das Wunder von Bern” geht um einen Jung, der Fußball und die Weltmeisterschaft liebt. Auch geht der Film um einem Vater, der aus Russland zurückkommt.

Die Hauptthemen sind Familie und Fußball, aber insbesondere

die Weltmeisterschaft. Der Film findet in Deutschland statt und deshalb geht der Film um deutsche Geschichte auch.

Insgesamt war „Das Wunder Von Bern“ sehr eindrucksvoll. Ich liebe die Handlung, denn es war sehr interessant und spannend aber es war nicht sehr überzeugend oder glaubwürdig. Die Musik war nicht Besonderes außer am Ende.

Ich habe es spannend und toll gefunden. Die Personen waren cool, aber nur denn sie waren wirklich. Der Film hatte keine sehr gute Spezialeffekte aber nur, denn der Film ist ziemlich alt.

Ich habe den Film sehr spannend und interessant aber ein bisschen unrealistisch gefunden. Ich würde den Film bestimmt empfehlen, weil es sehr unterhaltsam ist.

WHAT MAKES THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE UNIQUE Nizami P, Year 13 writes...

fundamental meaning of the word is left almost unchanged, but it The outstanding feature of Russian acquires a different mood and is its extraordinary expressiveness a new emotional atmosphere. and richness in shades of meaning, Just because it deals only with in nuance of moods, and the fine nuances and delicate shades variety of intentions it can register of differentiation, the method and convey. These characteristics contributes greatly to the are closely interwoven with the expressiveness of Russian. whole pattern of Russian cultural Even such an impersonal and history. Through centuries, there insignificant thing as a pond has been a greater emphasis in “prud” in Russian – has its quota Russian psychology on lyrical of endearing and descriptive contemplation than on overt versions - “prudik” is a small action. pond; “prudok” - a small and unpretentious pond, “prudochek” The eloquence of a language - a small and pleasant pond; depends on the multiformity of “prudishko” - a small and rather its structure and flexibility of its miserable pond; and “prudishche” usage. Russian possesses both - a big, mighty pond. The same requirements in great measure, method works for most adjectives perhaps best illustrated by how too. easily new words are built out of already existing terms. This In English, the whole meaning of can be done in many ways. For the statement is often determined example, many new expressions by the position of words. “Paul branch out from the same idea, killed Peter” - and Peter’s utilising and emphasising its predicament depends entirely different aspects. Thus, from the on the fact that he is at the tail word “Dukh” (spirit, breath) at end of the sentence. In Russian, least 21 variations of this root have on the other hand, the question evolved, ranging from the verb whether Peter or Paul is the killer “strangle” to the noun “ventilator”. in answered by the endings of New words may also be formed their names. “Pavel ubil Petra” by expressing the same idea in deems Peter, and “Pavla ubil Petr” terms of another part of speech. makes Paul the victim, irrespective For instance, practically every Russian noun has at least one, and often several, corresponding adjectives. The word “derevo”, meaning “tree”, has five of them: “drevesnyi” - pertaining to trees; “dereviannyi” - made of wood; “derevchatyi” - covered with trees; “drevoobraznyi” - tree-like; and “drevovidnyi” - looking like a tree.

More effective and far-reaching is the technique of adding modifying syllables at the beginning or at the end of the original word. The

of his position in the sentence.

Thus, in Russian, the order of words is entirely undetermined and a change in their position doesn’t change the basic meaning; however, the variations in the position of the words are responsible for different emotional overtones of the sentence and for its mental atmosphere. A gifted and imaginative writer/ speaker can this way achieve great abundance!

In addition to the technical factors, there is one general and basic factor out of which, like from a mighty and deepseated root, have grown all other characteristics of the language.

This root is the blend of spiritual multiformity, psychological universality, and intuitive sensitivity that permeate the whole structure of Russian culture and tradition. The sympathetic responsiveness of the Russian mind has been fostered and stimulated by the peculiarities of Russian history, particularly by the fact that probably no other culture in the course of its development absorbed and assimilated as many different foreign influences as Russia did.

LECTURE AT THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS Henry B, Year 11 writes…

and gravity. Although theorised in the 1930s by Wolfgang Pauli, it wasn’t until 1956 that their existence was confirmed and they were given the name ‘neutrino’ by Enrico Fermi, an Italian physicist.

Intriguingly, neutrinos are very abundant – in 1m3 of universe, there are 300 million neutrinos but only 10 protons – but their mass was thought to be zero because they are so small. In spite of that, the sun releases 1038 neutrinos per second through its nuclear fusion reactions.

A few weeks ago, a lucky group of ten boys studying physics at GCSE or A Level had the splendid opportunity to attend a lecture at the IOP (Institute of Physics). Professor Stefan SöldnerRembold, from the University of Manchester, was discussing the DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) and the information that it could help us to uncover about neutrinos.

The experiment has rather a hefty price tag and has required The DUNE will involve creating the collaboration of numerous and accelerating neutrinos at countries; the UK alone has invested £65 million in the project. Fermilab, not far from Chicago.

These particles will travel through the Earth’s crust in order to be Neutrinos are fermions (elementary particles) that interact detected by enormous cryostats containing liquid argon at the only via weak subatomic forces

Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), in South Dakota.

The aim of the experiment, as explained by Professor SöldnerRembold, is to discover more about neutrinos and their relationship with CP violation theory. Are neutrinos responsible for supernova explosions? Do protons decay? These are all questions that could be answered by the DUNE, as well as similar experiments such as the Ice Cube in Antarctica and the SuperKamiokande in Japan.

The lecture was very fascinating and gave us a glimpse of the exciting world of physics outside the classroom and far beyond.

MATHS LECTUrES AT THE ROYAL INSTITUTION Rufus D, Year 8 writes...

At the end of last term, I went to the Christmas Lectures at the Royal Institution in London. The lecture was presented by Hannah Fry, who looked at how we use mathematics in our everyday lives. The lectures can be watched on BBC iPlayer here: https:// www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/ b00pmbqq/episodes/guide The lecture I attended started with an example of a stunt man and demonstrated how he works out the angle of the ramp and what

speed he should be going on a stunt bike to complete one loop and land safely. This caught the audience’s attention and showed us how important maths is in ensuring the stunt man’s safety.

the internet and spread fake news. Hannah Fry asked the question “Are we sharing too much personal information about ourselves on the internet?” and “What are the risks of doing this?”

The lecture went on to explore luck with audience experiments that found a winner. What was most interesting was the demonstration of how artificial intelligence can be used to change familiar faces and alter their voices to create a new message that is convincing but fake. These messages can be shared over

The Royal Instituation is a fascinating place with a long history of science. It holds lots of events and has an exhibition in the basement of early science discoveries dating back 200 years. https://www.rigb.org/our-history/ timeline-of-the-ri

INTER-TRIB GEOGRAPHY Stepan K, Year 10 writes...

On the 31st January there was a hotly contested geography competition. Six brutal rounds tested the teamwork and knowledge of all the teams.

The first round included music geography where the contestants were asked music-based questions, such as where it originated from. The second round included geography knowledge tied to the work done in geography lessons at Wetherby.

After this tough round came two rounds about cities across the globe. Questions about the population and location of the cities were designed to catch out participants, however, all seven Tribs worked well together in order to achieve the best result. Lastly came two more relaxing rounds which included standard trivia questions based on geography topics. Some funny moments include none of the Tribs knowing where to place the line of the Equator, as pointed out

by Miss Maroudi in that Friday’s assembly. The fierce competition went on for more than 45 minutes until all questions were answered.

Even though it seemed there wasn’t a clear winner at the start, during assembly Miss Maroudi announced that the winner of the Wetherby annual Geography Quiz was Effra with a whopping fiftythree points, just two more than second-placed Ravensbourne.

All in all it was a wonderful experience to be a part of and we cannot wait until we do it again next year.

Results: The Thames Trophy: 1st – Effra 2nd – Ravensbourne 3rd – Tyburn 4th – Walbrook 5th – Fleet The Junior Shield: 1st – Whitestone 2nd – Serpentine

INTER-TrIB SCIENCE Henry B, Year 11 writes…

A couple of weeks ago, the second annual inter-Trib science challenge was held in Hannah House Hall. Just like last year, Mr Pimlott very diligently put together a pubstyle quiz. The questions included anagrams, multiple choice problems and general knowledge questions, so even extensive knowledge learned in class was not enough to answer them correctly; only external reading and a firm grasp of all things science was sufficient.

It was lovely to see so many boys eager to participate. We even had a group of Prefect volunteers who read out the questions. Walbrook

assembled a very competent team of knowledgeable scientists who won the competition, making this yet another glamorous Walbrook victory!

Results: The Thames Trophy: 1st – Walbrook 2nd – Ravensbourne 3rd – Tyburn 4th – Fleet 5th – Effra The Junior Shield: 1st – Serpentine 2nd – Whitestone

THE SOUNDS OF HISTORY AND THE BLINDING LOVE A short story by Ramzi K, Year 9...

fantasy and...

The last time I stood up was at my wedding. I met the love of my life, Charles. Prepossessing, endearing, cordial and perfect. He was almost too good to be true, maybe he was.

“Madam!” cried a man in the distance. Perplexedly, I quickly staggered to the window to see who uttered those words. “Your groom!”

It was the morning of the wedding. As soon as I put on my elegant and regal dress, a jubilance flooded my veins and my body was functioning on sheer adrenaline. At the same time, I was also curious. I would have to spend the rest of my days with this man, what would happen? Would I eventually get bored? Will all of my days be monotonous and the same? Could this wedding simply be a cage that I’m blindly dawdling into? On the other hand, it could secure a carefree and gleeful life for me. A myriad of questions rapidly ricocheted around my skull, making me rethink my decisions. I’ve always had these mysterious voices in my head; they talk more than I do.

Nevertheless, it is still too late to change. I must devote my life to this man. My services. My soul.

Two hours before the wedding.

I was sweating like a rat in a thick wool sock, but I received a lot of very encouraging words from my bridesmaids which really helped soothe me and cool my sizzling nerves.

One hour before the wedding: I started fixing my hair while mulling over some inklings I had of the future.

“What about him?” I abruptly asked. Stressed, the train-tracks of my body suddenly had to carry the weight of a lot more carriages than normal. “He has been robbed and killed in the process!”

Half an hour before the wedding: Enraptured, I gazed at the beauty of the altar imagining myself staring into his dreamy star-like eyes with a palpable love infecting the air. I was truly living in the

“No” I thought. “This must be some joke.”

“I kid you not!” yelled the man once more.

My heart sank.

That brings me to the present.

I don’t know how long it has been since the wedding, for time is simply a number and numbers have become nugatory and unimportant to me. I’m in the same wedding dress I wore on the day because I refuse to believe that he is dead. I know he isn’t. I’m in the same room that

I was fixing my hair in on the day. The atmosphere is bleak and inanimate: insipid. It is as loud as a Quaker meeting; as bright as misery’s woeful night; and as warm as his heart. Gradually, I age with the wedding cake as dust slowly migrates and colonises our skin. Sadly, enough, I don’t know who’s more alive, this frail cake or me. The voices in my head still exist “Just wait a bit longer, he might come soon.”

“Will you have some patience?

It hasn’t been that long; he is probably on his way.”

Every now and then a foul odour of a cockroach passes by my nose as shivers heavily march down my spine in no rush at all. An insatiable hunger is constantly growling in my stomach waiting for any form of nutrition to ravenously feast upon. The more I fantasise about what it would be like to spend time with him every day, the more I feel obliged to remain in this archaic room, infested with cobwebs and dirt.

Though I shan’t worry, for he will be here soon.

RUSH HOUR A short story by Adam A-M, Year 11...

pulled into the station, coughing up a thick, pungent plume of smoke. Out of this morbid Regiments of people marched machine, another legion of sternout of the train’s carriages, their faced people poured into the charcoal suits reflecting the misery station, each bearing an icy cold of the ashen sky. expression that indicated that their minds were gripped by the The cacophony of lustrous leather manacles of labour. shoes on the spotless marble floor echoed throughout the station as Protruding from this monotone the lugubrious stream of office mob like a pinnacle of rock was workers gushed into it, spilling a tall woman, her sharp face into every nook and cranny as contorted into a frigid frown if they were a tempestuous sea. as she clasped a sleek phone, Waves of people crashed onto from which a harsh, ominous the shore that was the platform voice was barely audible. As the as more and more sombre trains seconds elapsed, her hand began stormed in, belching dark, to turn an unnatural shade of imposing clouds of smoke, which white, quivering as she quickened seemed akin to hefty hulks. her already agitated steps, until A panicked tourist, his wild eyes she became the embodiment of darting around the station for consternation. shelter, was overwhelmed by this torrent of hasty employees.

Unaware of the perturbation of Struggling to reach the surface his comrade in the ensuing battle of their murky depths, he flailed to reach the exit, an exceptionally in their midst, wading against plump man waddled past, the current in order to reach an his forehead streaming with information desk, to which he sweat. Once he had dabbed a clinged desperately, as if he were a handkerchief to address this castaway marooned on an island downpour, the man barked an surrounded by turbulent waters. order and stabbed a stubby finger Before him, a sinister steel train at a mauve faced boy, who began

to tremble like a leaf in the wind as he was confronted by the beastly beetroot face and flaring nostrils of his brutish master.

Immediately, a gleaming cab glided into view by the exit, and the man, as soon as his glinting, gelid eyes caught sight of it, broke into a slow seismic gallop, sending other commuters tumbling. As his throbbing temple and now bulging eyes disappeared into the distance, a crowd cascaded to fill the channel he had created.

Passing through the incessantly revolving doors, the last of the dwindling pack of industrious employees funnelled out of the station, allowing peace to descend upon its platforms once more, as if it were a tangible and soothing entity, replacing the deafening stampede with the sweet and mellow sound of laughter, which floated out of neighbouring cafes.

The only trace of the morning’s chaos: a miasma of putrid fumes belched out by the gas guzzling trains.

WORK ETHIC A short story by Max P, Year 11...

My ink smudged again, its blackness collecting in a small circle in the centre of my page – another full sheet of notes ruined. I scrunched it up and hurled it frustratingly towards the grey plastic bin beside my desk. The desk itself was scratched; the pale white paint was peeled off on the corners and the surface was dented from my periodic studying and irritation built from it.

Tearing a new sickly yellow page from my notebook, I started again. Slowly and methodically, I began to copy out lines from my textbook, going over them in my head as the light bulb from the meagre lamp above me flickered, dying slowly inside the almost transparent lamp-shade, stretched out like skin.

Meanwhile, the loud music and flashing lights from the corridor directly outside my room seemed to seep in like a gas. Brief flashes of violet and bright green shone through the gap under the door and muffled sounds of music permeated through as a monotonous hum.

My head buzzed with drowsiness; my eyes fell closed and my hand slipped on the paper, another smudge. I couldn’t write anymore. I scrunched it up tightly in my grip and kicked over the bin, spilling its contents onto the floor and I slammed the desk, kicking up my laptop in front of me and spilling some dark coffee on the desk and notebook.

To my right, I peered out of my

small slit of a window in the wall, the glass stained and clouded, to see the open, dark streets of paved brick stone that receded and faded into the darkness, illuminated at regular intervals by dim streetlights.

As I looked for something, anything to distract me, I saw my reflection in the glass – my eyes were sunken and my hair was unkempt, my right eyelid flickered spasmodically and my fingertips were stained black. I recognised my irregular thinness; my elbows stuck out and my skin seemed to stretch around my arms – revealing their bony structure. To think of it, I hadn’t exercised in weeks and my diet for the past month had been one of caffeine, apples and pot noodles. I didn’t have the time. It seemed the people just outside the door had the time.

Realising I wasn’t gaining any progress, I collapsed onto the small single-bed tucked into the corner of my room less than a metre away from the desk. Too exhausted to change my clothes, I set my alarm for 5:30 and turned it to full volume; I couldn’t afford

to waste more time. Caffeine still ran through my veins and the blue light from hours of looking at my laptop prevented my rest; I slammed my head against the pillow in an attempt to coax sleep; no rest came. Still, the vivid lights flooded through the crack under my door, reflecting across the white walls and window into my eyes which were still open, pupils dilated. My sweat furthered my discomfort and still the monotonous hum played. My feet were pressed up against the metal frame and still the lights flooded in. The sweat continued. My eyes were red and my back was stiff with pain. I still couldn’t sleep. My head burned with heat and my feet seemed to freeze and shiver in the cold air; my flesh was blotched with patches of dark red and pale grey and my right eyelid twitched again and again in an irregular fashion. My leg itched. The bed sheets were drenched in sweat, droplets of which flowed down my face, pouring into my ears and the corners of my mouth.

The resounding ring of the alarm from my phone jolted me from the bed. Drowsily collapsing in the desk chair, I started again.

STAFF PANTOMIME Henry B, Year 11 writes…

As per our Christmas tradition at Wetherby Senior, the staff took to the stage for this year’s staff pantomime, “Snow White and The (Allegedly) Seven Dwarfs”.

Mr Giles actually struggled to find enough cast members who were willing to sacrifice their dignity, so he found himself with only five dwarfs.

As usual, I was rather impressed with the unexpectedly good acting skills of the teachers.

Miss Twomey did well to present the conflicting alternate personalities of the protagonist, with her posh accent and her informal terminology, which was particularly humorous as it was a rather uncommon spectacle to see a teacher using slang! Miss Eaves wonderfully exemplified the jealous and narcissistic qualities of the Queen and Mr Lawrence never disappoints with his evil laugh.

The costumes were fabulous; I rather liked the five dwarfs’ matching t-shirts, Miss Twomey’s lovely dress and Mr Chidell’s (fake) breasts. Also, one mustn’t forget to mention the eloquent performance of our guest star, Mrs Deedat, who successfully played the very challenging role of…Mrs Deedat.

The show was absolutely hilarious and I know that the teachers worked very hard to make time to rehearse, despite the increased workload that the end of term brings. They managed to raise just under £900 for the school’s charities, namely United World Schools and Steel Warriors.

SEA CADETS

Max K, Year 9 writes...

Sea Cadets is a youth charity in the UK. It is said to be a different kind of adventure, launching young people into the future by giving them qualifications and life skills so much needed in the future. I have been part of the Sea Cadet Corps since I was in Year 7. The very first thing I did on joining the Corps was a remembrance parade in Finchley.

Since then I have moved on to join City Of London SCC and am now on HMS Belfast. During my time in the Sea Cadets I have done many things. For example, I have visited HMS Raleigh for a week during school. I have also competed in the great river race, I have competed in the Falklands Cup (an adventure training competition between Sea Cadets, Air Cadets and Army Cadets) and I have also sailed for a week on a keel boat. In the Sea Cadets you can gain many qualifications including powerboating licences.

Despite the name, the Sea Cadets has plenty of aviation courses (more than the Air Cadets!) This includes naval aviation courses and working with the coast guard helicopters at sea.

TRAVELLING TO JAPAN Sam M, Year 7 writes...

Travel destinations Osaka Osaka is Japan’s centre of entertainment as it is home to Universal Studios Japan which has three main areas, all connected by monorail and train lines.

Osaka is home to some of the best architecture in Japan. If you are interested then pop on over to Osaka Castle overlooking a garden that surrounds the palace.

When you want a break from the hustle and bustle then take the ferry to the aquarium as it boasts some specimens that you won’t see anywhere else in the world.

It is one of the biggest public aquariums and home to over 35,000 types of sea creatures.

Kyoto Kyoto was the capital of Japan before it was moved to Tokyo.

It has fine dining in Gion if you are a person who enjoys local dishes. Kyoto has a reputation for numerous classic Buddhist temples the most famous is Kinkaku-ji as it has a completely golden exterior. Nature has plenty to offer as you can take a stroll through tranquility in the Arashiyama bamboo forest and see monkeys jumping around. The one thing that you must do before you leave is take the bullet train (X700 is the model of the train) from the main station.

Tokyo If you like getting a birds eye view you have come to the right place as two mega structures tower over Tokyo one being the SkyTree which has an observation deck at the top, the other, Tokyo Tower will keep you up all night

as it is lit up at dusk. The capital is famed for good food as there are many restaurants along the coast line in Odaiba. Sensō-ji is a historical shrine to the god of mercy located in Tokyo. The capital is a crossover of ultra modern and traditional looks as some people wear the traditional kimonos to keep the culture alive in Asakusa district. Toyosu fish market is a well known place as morning auctions for tuna happen every day and one person has spent a whopping 2.7 million yen on tuna and he is called Jiro Ono the sushi master. Tokyo is the 45th biggest area holder on the map today, one place that you must see is the Imperial Palace in the heart of the city. Shibuya is the centre of shopping and has the longest zebra crossing called the great Shibuya crossing. Shinjuku is a wonderful place to visit as there are cafes with animals in them such as cats and hedgehogs. If you like animals, you can get public transport to Ueno where the zoo is located.

Nara Nara is a city not far from Kyoto, in which wild deer roam free in Nara Park. They are allowed to do this as there was a deity which arrived on a white deer saying that he was here to protect the people of Nara. You can interact with the deer plus feed them crackers which attracts nearly all of them in the nearby area. Music is also popular in each city as well as festivals where bands play, this type of music is called J-pop, one of the most famous bands is Spyair.

Now I have told you this why wait to go!

COMIC MATTERS: THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPERMAN Lachlan W, Year 13 writes...

One of the lesser-used epithets of Superman is the “Man of Tomorrow”, but I think it is this name which best surmises why Superman is one of, if not, the most important character in fiction because of its implication that the ideals that Superman represents are ones that have already been achieved in humanity’s future. Superman’s main comic title “Action comics” is in its 81st year of continuous publication and as of January this year is on issue #1029. For those who don’t know Superman is a DC comics character and the first Superhero: an alien refugee sent from the dying planet of Krypton as an infant to earth by his parents Jor-El and Lara-El as they knew our planet’s yellow sun would grant him phenomenal powers, but more importantly Jor and Lara see humanity’s potential to raise their son as one of their own and teach him the importance of responsibility, altruism, and hope. The baby Kal-El lands in Kansas and is adopted by the kindly farmers Johnathan and Martha Kent, who name their new son Clark. The known adage goes “Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Clark as a character represents a faith that this isn’t true. The origin of a superhero has two quintessential parts: that being the “super” and the “hero”. Clark’s powers are granted to him via his Kryptonian physiology but his “hero” side of his origin comes purely from his humanness. It is this hope and trust in humanity’s altruistic potential that is the core essence

of Superman. Like so many other comicbook characters Superman’s stories are quintessential escapist fiction, but that doesn’t mean that the stories and messages within them are not important.

Scott Snyder wrote that Superman ultimately represents “Faith in a happy ending”. I think it is this refusal to lose faith that things will be good that has made Superman such an icon of media. Superman

is not an emotionally complex character; he never faces doubt over whether or not he should do the right thing or what the right thing to do is. The point of Superman is that he’s perfect and that all it takes for him to be perfect is to be human. To believe in the messages that Superman stories have told for the past eight decades the viewer’s suspension of disbelief must not only allow them to believe a man can be faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive or be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but also reject the cynicism that someone with that power would never use it for their own immoral gain. The character of Clark always seems acutely aware of what he represents to the audience and readers. This means that Superman will always revert to his status quo that cemented itself in the 1940s no matter how ridiculous it is. It is by keeping these ridiculous tropes like Clark Kent’s glasses disguise and his work as a newsprint reporter that Superman remains who he is and the simple optimism he represents refusal to change no matter how comical it may seem.

The legendary Grant Morrison put it best in a monologue from Jor-El to an adult Clark: “You have given them an ideal to aspire to, embodied their highest aspirations. They will race, and stumble, and fall and crawl... and curse... and finally...They will join you in the sun, Kal-El. They will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time you will help them accomplish wonders.”

Of all characters in fiction I cannot think of one with a stronger more poignant message than that of the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent.

For those who would want to start reading good Superman comics, some reading recommendations; Grant Morrison’s “All Star Superman”, Alan Moore’s “For the Man Who Has Everything” and “What Ever Happened to the Man

of Tomorrow”, Joe Kelly’s “What’s so Funny About Truth Justice and the American Way”, Jeph Lobe’s “Superman for all seasons” and the recent run Peter Tomasi’s “Superman Rebirth (Vol 1-7) ”

GAME REVIEW: UNTITLED GOOSE GAME Ben R, Year 9 writes...

Untitled Goose Game is a newlyreleased game from House House, a small indie company based in Australia. A standalone game, Untitled Goose Game combines elements of sandbox, puzzle and stealth to create an interesting and exciting gaming experience.

In UGG, you play as the goose working through a list of tasks and challenges designed to irritate and enrage the inhabitants of an idyllic English village. For example, one challenge involves the goose sneaking into, and wreaking havoc in, the groundskeeper’s cabbage patch.

The game is available on PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Mac. For the purpose of this review, I will be discussing the PS4 version. The controls are unique in several ways. For example,

there is no jump button. The gameplay is more focused on the story, humour and fun. It’s not about technical skill and the easyto-learn controls mean this game is only for pure fun.

The graphics look like they have been lifted out of a story book.

The music, taken from Debussy’s Preludes, adds to the sleepy, idyllic character of the village. Sound effects add to the soundscape of the world.

In conclusion, UGG is for gamers that are looking for a change of pace from the intensity of Battle Royale and shooter games.

The quirky story and beautiful graphics make this a highly enjoyable game which I would rate 9/10. Although it comes in at £15.99 via the Epic Games store, I would say it is very good value for money. Even Miss Bradley has played it! (True story!)

THE OSCARS 2020 Ben R, Year 10 writes...

The Main Nominations: Joker - A dark retelling of the most infamous comic supervillains origin story. The titular character is played by Joaquin Phoenix. It has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes.

11 nominations 1917 - Two British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a trap. It has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

10 nominations The Irishman - an epic saga of organized crime in postwar America decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history. Robert De Niro stars. It has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.

10 nominations Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - This film visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth make their way around an industry they hardly recognise. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. It has 85% on Rotten Tomatoes 10 nominations Jojo Rabbit - a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young girl in her attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his naive patriotism.

Little Women - An American coming-of-age film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. It is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name.

The Winners: Best Picture: Parasite Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix Best Actress: Renee Zellweger Best Supporting Actor: Brad Pitt Best Supporting Actress: Laura Parasite - A South Korean black Dern comedy film. It follows the Best Director: Bong Joon-Ho members of a poor household Best Original Screenplay: Parasite scheming to become employees of Best Adapted Screenplay: Jojo a much wealthier family by posing Rabbit as unrelated, highly qualified Best Animated Feature Film: Toy people.

Story 4 Best International Film: Parasite These films all have 6 Best Documentary: American nominations.

Factory Best Cinematography: 1917 The other nominated films are: Best Sound Editing: Ford v Ferrari Marriage Story (6), Ford v Ferrari Best Production Design: Once (4), Bombshell, Star Wars The Rise Upon A Time In Hollywood of Skywalker (3), The Two Popes Best Makeup and Hairstyling: (3), Harriet, Honeyland, Judy, Pain Bombshell and Glory and Toy Story (all with Best Costume Design: Little 2 nominations). All other films Women had just one nomination.

Best Film Editing: Ford v Ferrari Best Visual Effects: 1917

BRITISH AIRWAYS SPEEDBIRD CENTRE Henry B, Year 11 writes…

British Airways’ headquarters are located at Waterside in Harmondsworth, just north-west of London’s Heathrow airport. Named after one of the company’s former logos, the Speedbird Centre is something of a hidden gem and it has everything from uniforms and posters, to old boarding passes and small artefacts. It’s not something that one would expect to find within the bustling headquarters of one of the world’s largest airlines.

I had the privilege of being shown around by one of the volunteers, my friend Jim Davies. Since he retired from his job as a British Airways customer service trainer, Jim has worked at the Speedbird Centre for nearly twenty years and knows (almost) everything about the airline. He was even asked to escort Her Majesty the Queen around the Speedbird Centre when she visited Waterside last year to celebrate British Airways’ centenary. He guided me through the extensive collection of aircraft models, photographs and archived documents, as well as revealing the wheel & brake assembly of a Boeing 777 aircraft, all of which were very intriguing.

Having said that, I think that the most unique artefacts were the few remnants of Concorde, including a window and several seats with their iconic ‘Speedmarque’ armrest design. These seats can be found in multiple locations, including the Speedbird Centre, the Concorde Room Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5 and the office of Mr. Álex Cruz, Chairman and CEO of British Airways. They are also

dotted around the common parts of Waterside.

The Speedbird Centre is truly remarkable and showcases the rich heritage of what is one of the most

influential and historical airline brands in the world. It’s a fascinating place to visit, even for those who might not be avid aviation enthusiasts like yours truly!

CLASSICS AND GEOGRAPHY VISIT CRETE Andreas M, Year 9 writes...

I am sure you’ve already heard about the exciting upcoming Crete trip. The trip takes place within the October half term and is six days long. There will be a variety of activities included.

On the first day, the group will go to a local town and visit an archaeological museum. The next day they will visit Elafonisi, an amazing pink sand beach, and walk along the largest gorge in Europe. Then you will spend the evening in a town near the hotel.

You will also visit Knossos, home of the Minoans, the most ancient civilisation in the world. Cretan cuisine is renowned around the world for all of its many tastes and flavours, and you’ll get to enjoy all of them if you choose to go on this splendid trip that the Classics and Geography departments have very kindly organised. There are many opportunities to swim, relax and experience Crete, as well as learning about the history of it.

You will also be able to participate in Cretan dancing, one of the oldest traditions in the world. You will also get time away from the dreary weather here in England and get to bask in the hot sun of Crete.

Who wouldn’t want that?

U15 A VS UCS FOOTBALL

Theo W, Year 10 writes...

Wetherby U15A vs University College School, 21 January 2020 at Ealing Trailfinders.

On a two game winning streak, Wetherby’s Under 15 A football team took on University College School (UCS) in their first match after the Christmas break. The Wetherby side, captained by Jack K and coached by Mr Underwood, was in positive spirits as the team bus headed towards Ealing Trailfinders through light traffic in strong winter sunshine. As we got closer to the grounds, spirits seemed even more buoyant, with everyone anticipating a big clash between the two sides. After brief discussions with some of our players, it was evident that they were confident and looking forward to a competitive January encounter.

It was a perfect afternoon for football and the pitch was in fine condition. All seemed set for an exciting game of football. As UCS arrived, one could sense that they had come to win. After all, they came into this game on the back of two losses at the end of last year,

and were keen to change their fortunes.

UCS doubled their lead early in the second half as a result of a slightly careless goal kick. Despite The first chance of the game fell this error, Maxime C made some to UCS. After a quick move down very good saves which prevented the left their striker controlled the an absolute humiliation. But he ball and took a pop at goal which couldn’t prevent a third goal near just missed the righthand post the end as UCS moved through with the ‘keeper beaten. the midfield like there were no Wetherby players there, scoring The game was tight throughout, with a fierce shot low to the with players on both sides working ‘keeper’s right. hard to close down attacks quickly and to ensure there was very The home side showed great little space to move the ball with commitment and energy but command. ultimately lacked enough quality and composure on the ball to The first time Wetherby truly trouble UCS. Mr Underwood troubled their opposition was described the match as when a ball was put in from the “Frustrating - it was difficult to right wing by Druan S, arguably create chances”.

Wetherby’s stand-out player.

However, no one was able to The U15A will travel to Hampton get on the end of the ball. This School for their first game after happened on multiple occasions half term. throughout the match, with WSS never quite converting their chances.

It was UCS who went ahead through a good finish from a relatively tight angle from the left hand side of the box, late on in the first half.

WETHERBY RUGBY MATCH REPORT

Harry O’C, Year 11 writes...

The Under 18s played the first match of the term, at home, against Box Hill. We were all fired up after the Year 11 and 13s completed a full two weeks of mock exams, everyone was ready.

We quickly warmed up and kicked off promptly. Unfortunately, we were the first to concede after some poor tackling but luckily for us the conversion was missed which meant we were still in the game.

an opportunity out wide. Number 8 Harrison S, picked the ball up and offloaded it to the backs just before he went into contact. Some quick hands allowed Nelson T space and time to get over for a try. I converted the try to make the score 7-5 to Wetherby.

After our score the game quietened down and half time was soon approaching. Some good defense on our own tryline kept out Box Hill which meant we headed into the break 10-7 behind. We were all up for the The score was 0-5 to Box Hill. game and made a few changes to Wetherby restarted the game but help out our defensive issues. similar events unfolded and Box Box Hill got the game underway Hill were in for another score. in the second half. We did However, their fly half again failed not learn from our mistake in to convert the try. the first half and some poor communication meant that Box After our third drop out we finally Hill were left with an overlap on managed to put some pressure the right side of the pitch. Their on their attack after a slow start. winger streamed down and beat Thanks to great line speed from our full back for pace. Again the our defensive line we managed conversion was missed. It was 15-7 to put their ball carriers under to Box Hill. pressure which forced a knock on. This left us with a great The match was restarted and attacking opportunity just inside Matthew M was proving to be the opposition 22 metre line. a strong ball carrier who was We were eager to get the game making ground on every carry. We flowing as our excited backs saw were left with a scrum in midfield

and a slick move meant that the centres were pouring forward into the Box Hill 22. Matthew picked a great line to get over for our second try of the match. I successfully slotted the conversion.

The score was now 15-14.

With 20 minutes left Box Hill scored due to some errors in defence. We were really disappointed but were still with hope as yet another conversion was missed. There were 6 points in it.

We kept knocking away at the strong wall which was set up by Box Hill but a clever kick was put in behind the defence which was scooped up and we were in.

Unfortunately the ball was deemed to have bounced out which meant the try was disallowed. The game was over and we knew we only had ourselves to blame but it was a good first outing after Christmas.

HOW TO START WEIGHT TRAINING Bennett D, Year 13 writes...

It’s easy to feel that we can’t do anything to change our physical condition, or that it’s just too hard to be worth it. In reality, I found out that it is nowhere near as hard as everyone assumes it to be. Working out with structure and frequency and eating to help achieve your goals can actually be far more enjoyable than expected.

Of course the initial thought is “Where do I start?”. It may seem daunting at first, walking into a gym with countless equipment and machines and not really knowing what to do. It is imperative you go with a plan. Do not try to wing it. Try googling ‘beginner workout programmes’ and follow what you find. I would recommend beginning with lighter weights to ensure your form is good, and every week slightly increase the intensity by doing slightly more reps, sets or weight.

What is also very important is setting a goal; if you don’t have anything you are working towards, it will be very hard to stay motivated. If your goal is to lose fat or gain on muscle, set yourself a weight target and work towards it. If your goal is strength, set yourself an ideal weight you want to push, and try to achieve it in a set time period.

Don’t leave your fitness goals behind you at the gym, if you want the best results I would recommend tailoring your diet to fit your goals. You might find you want to cut fat and get leaner, in order to do this, you need to make sure you are eating in a calorie deficit. To eat in a calorie deficit, calculate your total daily energy

expenditure (TDEE) online and then subtract 200 calories from this. While it may seem that a 200 calorie deficit is not enough, this prevents your body from going into catabolism (consuming its own muscle). On the other hand, if you naturally have a skinnier physique you will want to be in a calorie surplus. Once again do the same process but add 200 calories to your TDEE. I would highly recommend using the MyFitnessPal app to track your calories to make sure you are

eating the right amount, otherwise it is difficult to tell how many calories you’re consuming.

Once you’ve started lifting and are eating mainly whole foods to suit your calorie goals, you will start making progress in no time.

If you have any questions, send an Instagram DM message to @WSSBarbellSociety and one of us will happily give you the advice you need.

Get out there and chase those gains!

PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND UP Agustin D, Year 9 comments on the current season...

Arsenal- E Arsenal are really struggling.

They’ve only won two of their last fourteen games and they’ve had to part already with Unai Emery and Freddie Ljungberg over the horrible results endured by the Gunners.

Bournemouth- D They didn’t really spend over the summer but with Josh King out, Callum Wilson and Dominic Solanke only bagging one goal since a £19 million move from Liverpool, they look doomed for relegation.

Brighton-B Everyone thought Brighton were doomed after Graham Potter came in and changed the style, they’re doing far better than everyone predicted and they look safe from relegation.

Burnley- C They really didn’t spend much but are slowly progressing. A disappointing season for the Clarets as they were in Europe two seasons ago but are now 15th after losing seven games in nine recently.

Chelsea- B Chelsea endured a tough summer with the transfer ban and Frank Lampard changing the club’s philosophy to using young players; they can be proud of what they’ve achieved but their home form recently has been erratic.

Crystal Palace- C Palace are of course, a mid-table team and they are doing well for their status in the Top Flight.

However, they’ve won eight

and lost nine which isn’t great considering the fact that they’ve kept Wilfred Zaha.

Everton- F They have been awful. They’ve spent tonnes and Richarlison and Dominic Calvert Lewin are carrying the team.

Leicester- A Just exceptional. Defensively amazing but their attack is doing it all with James Maddison and Jamie Vardy racking up goals for the Foxes.

Liverpool- A Just amazing. Only dropped five points in 2019 and have amazing squad depth with an amazing manager and are deservedly 16 points ahead at the top.

Manchester City-B City have been terrible without Laporte and Sane and have suffered some pretty terrible losses like with Norwich and Wolves earlier this season.

Manchester United-D They started out atrociously. With the injury of Martial, Rashford literally had no shots on goal and the midfield looked horrific, but they recovered and had a brief spell where they beat teams like Norwich and Manchester City.

Newcastle- C They’ve struggled for goals with Joelinton only netting once in the League, but defensively, they’ve been amazing.

Norwich- D They didn’t spend anywhere near enough and the signings didn’t improve the quality in the dressing room.

Sheffield United- A Amazing signings, an amazing manager in Chris Wilder and Sheffield United look set for Europe. Fifth in the League at this rate is exceptional.

Southampton- C They started horribly but they have recovered form and they are looking like a team that has dramatically improved from the one that lost 9-0 to Leicester back in October.

Tottenham- D Top four teams that have been in the top four since 2016 must stay there and they are doing awfully.

They’ve lost Harry Kane to injury and the other Harry (Winks) lacks so much confidence. They’ve also lost Hugo Loris to injury until July.

Watford- E A disaster. They’ve already gotten rid of two managers and they are looking like they may be relegated in July. However, Nigel Pearson looks like he can get them out of trouble.

West Ham- D Their recruitment over the summer was awful. Record signing Seb Haller has only managed six goals and they don’t look as if they have a philosophy or a way of doing anything.

Wolves-C The start of the season was awful for Nuno’s side but they recovered form and are slowly attempting to force their way back into Europe.

Their star this season is Adama Traore who has been amazing compared to his form last season.

SHOUT OUT AWARD You may have seen some posters appearing around school reminding you about the Shout Out Award.

Has someone been particularly kind to you this week? Have you noticed a boy who is always polite to others? Have you seen anyone trying really hard to improve in a certain subject?

You can nominate any boy in the school, so consider your interactions throughout the day, both inside and outside of lessons and let your tutors know if you would like to make a nomination!

This half term’s Shout Out Awards go to: Year 7: Thomas K ‘When I am sad and down, he always makes me laugh. His advice about football helped me get into the A team.’

‘He always helps people and shows a lot of respect to all students and members of staff.’

Year 8: Lewis H ‘He has been a great friend over my one and a half years at this school. Every time I have needed something, he helped me. He is a very nice person and always helps people. Lewis is always there when you’re stuck.’

Year 9: Paul C Paul received multiple nominations for being helpful, friendly and supportive towards others.

Year 10: Zixi W ‘Zixi is such a stand-up guy and is super helpful in Maths. He is always happy and always nice and if you ever need help he is the perfect person to go to.’

‘Zixi is a very supportive person and a very funny guy’ Year 11: Alex Z ‘Alex is always really kind and helpful.’

Year 12: Miron B ‘Miron encouraged me to get an LSE library pass so that I can revise there. It has been really useful to me. He is a good friend who has pulled me up, and demonstrated independence and teamwork.’

Year 13: Matthew M and Talal H ‘Matthew was really nice to me after Trib assembly a couple of Fridays ago. I had loads of questions and he was really patient with me and talked with me all the way back to my form room, demonstrating kindess and friendship towards me.’

‘I want to nominate Talal for his humility in doing very well in mocks and getting into Cambridge but not even in the slightest bragging about this and celebrating the relative successes of others in their mocks.’

PUZZLES

Across 3. Who is the current Headmaster of the school? (2,8) 5. What is the name of the gym society run by Year 13?(7) 7. Which Trib is named after a tributary that runs through south east London? (12) 9. Which Trib has a blue shield?

10. Which tributary used to run under the site of the Bank of England? (8) 12. Which Trib is the name of an artificial pond in Hyde Park? (10) 14. Which Trib logo is inspired by a famous fish market? (5)

16. Which Year 7 and 8 Trib is named after a small pond in Hampstead? (10) 17. What is the name of the newest school building? (6,5) Down 1. What is the colour of the Bulstrode front door? (3) 2. Who was the first headmaster of Wetherby Senior School? (2,5) 4. What was the name of the Upper School play last year? (12) 6. Whose office could you find on the ground floor of Hannah House? (2,8)

8. In which London borough are the school playing fields? (6) 11. Where did the WSS 1st IV come in the Middlesex Cup? (6) 13. What is at the centre of the Wetherby values wheel? (6) 15. Which Trib logo is a tree? (6)

Crossword by Charlie R, Year 11

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