This week was very eventful as one of the main year seven house competitions was taking place. It was a battle of Tudor, Beaufort, Howard and the eventual winners Seymor. The squads were picked late last week and training went on through this week.
Beaufort vs Tudor winners: Tudor
Seymor vs Howard winners: Seymor
Tudor vs Howard winners: Tudor
Seymor vs Beaufort winners: Seymor
Beaufort vs Howard winners: Beaufort
Seymor vs Tudor winners: Seymor
Overall winners: Seymor
This week we have been calming down before christmas (woooh) meaning that we have watched a fair few videos- including a maths spoof! We have had sweets from the subjectcs of physics and music. On Friday we had our first two lessons and then we had our end of term assembly where we sang our school song, learned the house standings of the year so far and watched a video of the well remembered assembly where Mr Roden and Mr Buloch where playing the BELLS!
Today we had a half day! Oh Yeah!!!! However Mr. Roden got the ‘A’ team in the sports Hall for an after school training session where we practiced penalty moves. After the training session, my mates and I went into town to see a film. Just a quick reminder; it would be great if you cold leave your comments
So far this year we have done all sorts of sports which have all been very fun. Yesterday we did the cross-country finals where we were split up into Juniors(years7-8),Intermediates(years9-10)and seniors(year11+). We were racing for positions meaning 1st got 32 points, 2nd got 31 and so on… The house with the most points wins the trophy. The houses are Tudor (my house!!), Beafort, Seymore and Howard. So far this year the whole year has represented the school at least once when we played Adams Grammer school at rugby. the A team have played 6 matches and won-3 drawn-1 and lost-2.Sorry I haven’t written in a while.
Today we found out who is in the rugby ’A’ squad everyone was so tense but we all got put in the team suitable for us. Once the teams were sorted we did some basic drills.at the end of the day we all had a great time but afterwards we had to get changed back into our uniform.
Today we had our house assembly where Mr Nash talked us through the various house activities throughout the year. We had art where we were taught about colours such as primary colours and secondary colours. After that our Geography teacher took us outside for bit of fresh air and a look outside of the school and its surroundings. Today the door connecting the boys dining area and the girls was pulled back for the first time this year.
Today I had to go to an orthodontist appointment so I had to sign out which was a lot easier than I thought. When I got back I just signed in and went to the room my form was in and got on with the work. At lunch time you don’t need to worry if you are a fussy eater or a vegetarian or even allergic to some foods since the catering facilities are excellent and there is always lots of choice. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing and all for a very cheap price (especially since my parents are paying!)
Today was our first day of homework and I was expecting it to be very hard but really it was fine and I managed it easily. Today I had my first instrumental lesson. I was a bit nervous but the teachers are very nice and you’re not alone as there is usually somebody playing along with you. On the bus journey home the bus was late as two were not in service but I was fine as I had some friends to talk to. The only bad thing was I got soaked!
Today’s bus journey was a little more crowded than on Friday as all of the other years were also on the bus. I was quite nervous but when I saw my friends I got chatting and all my nerves went away. At the start of the day my bag was light but as each class passed my bag got heavier and heavier but the only time you carry it is in-between lessons, which is a maximum of two to four minutes so it’s not too bad! Swimming was really fun and we were sorted into groups of our ability. The better swimmers work in the deep end, and the less confident in the shallow – this means that the not-so-keen swimmers aren’t ‘thrown in at the deep end’ and can go at their own pace.
Week ended (and started) Friday 5th September
The bus journey to school started early. There were not many Camp Hill boys on the bus, as only year 7 started at 9.00 on the first day.
First day was really good. We spent the morning writing down the timetable for this year, and then did games in the afternoon where we were shown: the swimming pool, the sports hall and sports hall classrooms. We had time for some basic rugby skills and played a game of dodge ball. I crashed into Mr Caves – ouch!
I made friends with loads of people. I was pleased at how friendly everybody was as there are not many boys here from my primary school. I had to visit the music block to register for instrument lessons, but I got lost! I am sure that I will get to know my way around the school soon. Some other year 7 boys helped me to find it.
Lunch was fantastic. I could choose whatever I wanted and it tasted really nice. Hopefully it will be as good next week. I tried lots of things from the menu.
Today was the first day of sending my thoughts out to the world wide web.
