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JUNE 2020 ISSUE 42 www.gms.bucks.sch.uk

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER

I begin this Voice article by thanking all the parents and carers of our

school for the resounding support given to us over this unique period of

time. In presentations to individuals and groups, I have often voiced the

opinion that ultimately a child’s progress, both academically and socially,

is based on a three way partnership between the school, the student and

their guardians. I firmly believe the lion’s share of the responsibility lies

with the students, particularly as they move from Key Stage 3 (KS3) to Key

Stage 4 (KS4), and certainly in Key Stage 5. In KS3 the partnership is more

equal, perhaps three equal thirds. In these exceptional times GMS have

tried to keep this collaborative partnership intact as far as is possible.

In normal circumstances, even the most school-loving

of students will only spend about 50 hours a week in

school: leaving a further 118 hours a week when they

are home based. I am confidently assured that many

older students spend many of these hours in bed. Since

lockdown in March, however, it does mean that the

majority of students have spent the full week, that is 168

hours, each and every week at home! Understandably,

this time has been challenging, tense and emotional for

all concerned.

I am extremely grateful for all the feedback received. I

am very aware that whatever we do it is not going to

be exactly what everyone wants, but be assured, we are

listening and where consistent themes arise we strive

to improve those areas. I am sure you will have noticed

that I have become a bit of a fan of the online Microsoft

(MS) forms, surveys and questionnaires. Please continue

to complete these as they are a very efficient way for us

to collect vital information, which supports our planning

and preparation in this ever-changing situation. There

are an unbelievable number of documents being sent

out to schools as guidance: three of the most important

documents were changed 41 times, as of Monday 1st

June.

For the time being, I can only express, again, how

impressed I have been with readiness, resilience and

resourcefulness shown by our entire school community

in these challenging times. I suspect that these

attributes are going to be required as we navigate the

very complicated challenges ahead.

Finally, I would just like to share a little piece of advice

that was given to an audience of school leaders at the

end of February by an ex-Royal Marine, Andy Grant, who

was seriously injured in active service in Afghanistan.

Do look him up, his is an incredible story. He ended his

powerful presentation with this piece of advice: ‘Control

the controllables; do not look too far into the past, do

not look too far into the future and do not worry about

things that are out of your control! Deal with the things

you can influence: the controllables.’

Enjoy reading this edition of The Voice.

Please click here for the

Headteachers video on the wider

opening of Great Marlow School.

If you haven’t already completed one of the surveys

below, please click on them to do so. We welcome your

feedback

Year 10 Survey Link

Year 12 Survey Link

Kind regards

Mr Kevin FordHeadteacher

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WORKING FROM HOME BUT STILL BEING CREATIVE!

GMS Art and Design students

have continued to demonstrate

their creativity with their home

learning assignments, set every

fortnight. Alongside their previous

undertaking involving constructing

quirky outcomes from loo rolls,

challenge number two, ‘The Paper

Challenge’ involved developing

other imaginative oferings using

only a single sheet of paper. Students

were able to utilise as many diferent

methods and processes as they

wanted, including origami, the art

of paper folding, and papercutting.

Despite sounding fairly simple,

inding the perfect balance between

strength, intricacy and detail proved

harder than initially thought!

Set just before half term, the most

recent challenge requires students

to be their most resourceful yet - the

‘Painting with no Paint’ task requires

students to recreate a famous

artwork with found items around

their home. There are very few rules,

and although the deadline has only

just passed, students have sent in a

number of early submissions after

having great fun with the process.

Many have even incorporated

family members and pets in their

eforts! The Art and Design team

will collate a shortlist of the best

outcomes before judging them and

deciding on worthy recipients of a

Headteacher’s award.

Students across other year groups

have also been beavering away with

their artwork, and staf are really

impressed at many of the outcomes

being sent through. We’re really

grateful to those students who are

going the extra mile to stay creative

while at home, despite some not

having access to as many resources

as normal. A huge well done to you

all, and keep sending pictures of

your work through - we love seeing

them!

By Mrs K Joseph-Stewart

Head of Art & Design

YEAR 8 LOO ROLL CHALLENGE

AND PAPER CHALLENGE

Students in Year 8 have again been utilising

their creative skills with a special set of

distance learning challenges, set every two

weeks. Here are some examples of their

fantastic submissions.

YEAR 7 ILLUSTRATION PROJECT

The Year 7s have continued to submit some excellent

outcomes for their illustration projects, which are

currently focused on composition and typography. They

will eventually move on to creating their own fantasy

creature illustrations based around a protagonist and

narrative they have conjured from scratch, which ties

nicely into J K Rowling’s schoolwide drawing competition

recently set by the Art and Design department on SMHW.

For details on the competition please Click here

Rebecca created a whole vase of flowers for

her paper challenge using origami techniques

she researched independently. She said “I

made a bouquet of flowers. To begin with, I

made a vase using 1 piece of paper (which

took a long time and was extremely hard to

make!), but then I decided to add flowers to

make it more aesthetic. 2 flowers = 1 piece

of paper.”

“Such a beautiful outcome.”

Finley created this aeroplane from layers of paper

and then Photoshopped the plane so that it looks

like it is lying! Finlay really went the extra mile with

his paper challenge outcome and was one of the

well deserved winners!

“Just to let you know it wasn’t a kit and it is made

up of layers of paper, I copied the plane from a book

so i could get it the right size. It was just a photo not

instructions. As for Photoshop I sort of guessed and

played around a bit.”

“Hello Jess,

Thank you for your submission this week. I hope you enjoyed producing this work?

So, this week was making Art with just a piece of paper and well done, you have produced a great response!

I love the paper cut that you have produced and as important the way you have presented it to photograph it with the strong shadows. Excellent work Jess!

Wonderful supporting information too, which clearly details where you got your inspiration from. Well done! 10/10”.

Mrs Sillwood

“Hello Zach,

Thank you for your submission this week. I hope you enjoyed

producing this work? So this week was making Art with just a piece

of paper and well done, you have produced a great response! I’m

really impressed with your inventiveness on this one... did you

borrow Shannon’s scalpel1?

I love how you have linked it VE Day too, wonderful work. Full

marks for your artwork, you could add a little more detail to the

written element, working through all the What, Who, How, Why

questions to fully demonstrate where your inspiration came from.

A wonderful efort Zach! 9/10”

Harrison C, 8T2 Finlay L-B, 8C2

Jessica M, 8C3

Zach M, 8C1

Molly B, 8T3

Molly B, 8T3

Eleanor R, 8M3Evelyn J, 8T3

Rebecca T,

Nu’Bia S-J, 8M3

Callum L, 8T3

Olivia D, 8T2

Iris D 7C3, created a

beautiful illustrated

initial in colour

pencil, using 3D

tonal shading for

her illustrated

objects that show

off her passions

and interests.

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Louis C, 7T3

Zach, 7T3

Imogen S, 7T3

Rose D, 7M3

Emily E, 7M3

Alexander E, 7T3

Sara M, 7M3

Yasmin W, 7T3 Josephine L, 7T3 Imogen S, 7T3

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“This is my recreation of the dog portrait and my answers to the

questions on the smhw task .

I did this because I love animals especially dogs and I thought

this image would be fun to recreate. “

By Alix G, Yr 8

RIGHT:

“I chose to recreate this painting by Johannes Vermeer called

“The girl with the pearl earring“ circa 1665. I used shiny

gold fabric and a blue scarf. I also borrowed my Dad’s shirt

and my Mum’s coat. My sister dressed up as the girl in the

painting and wore one of her earrings that is similar to the

original artwork.

I chose it because my sister matches the picture and I think

that the girls are similar looking and the fabrics are similar

colours.”

By Jamie T, 8T1

LEFT:

“Christina’s World’ is a 1948 painting

by American painter Andrew Wyeth,

and one of the best-known American

paintings of the middle 20th Century.

I chose this artwork because I truly

love it! The way the woman has

been painted is really beautiful and

crisp, and I thought it would be fun

to make (well, all art is fun!) Me

and my family love to go outside for

walks so I knew the perfect location

to take this picture, social distancing

included!”

By Mia F, 8M3

“Here is my recreation of ‘Poor Lisa’ painted by the artist Orest

Adamovich Kiprensky in 1827.”

By Isable G, Yr 8

YEAR 8 PAINTING WITH NO PAINT PROJECT

Students in Year 8 were asked to recreate a famous artwork without the

use of paint and just by using found objects around the home.

Here are some of their incredibly clever interpretations.

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LEFT: Recreating ‘Pandoras Box’ by Charles Edward Perugini, 1893.

By Calum D, 8M3

RIGHT:

Artist: Vincent van Gogh

Artwork name: The Starry Night, 1889

“I chose this artwork because it looked

outstanding, eye catching and beautiful.

I thought this because there are many

colours, shades, patterns and shapes on

the oil canvas.

To create my art piece, I used a dark blue

towel for the background, cream wool rounded strips for the sun and circles, ice lolly lids for the sun rays, bottles, a can and air

freshener for the houses and buildings. I also used a brown towel for a sprouting tree, more cream, white, dark blue, light blue and

orange wool strips for the swirls in the sky and the mountains in the distance.

I chose this artwork to create my work about because, I wanted a challenge to get a good outcome.

I think my outcome was successful because I tried my absolute best and I took my time. The challenges I came up against were

physically recreating this famous artwork using household items, because there is lots of detail, I included to make a good

outcome.”

Nu’Bia, S-John 8M3

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1. Stay as active as possible

2. Don’t be afraid to tell someone if you are struggling

3. Take up a new hobby or learn a new skill

4. Make the most of technology - seeing faces is great!

5. Keep in touch with friends and family, especially vulnerable family and friends

6. Enjoy group activities with family - eg: board game nights, film nights

7. Keep a lockdown diary

8. Bake treats to share with others

9. It’s a great time to get to know your neighbours or people in your street

10. Help out around the house

By Miss J Mc Gillivray

KS4 Food Tech Student

has been keeping busy

during lockdown

Jack in Year 10 has continued

to keep his family well fed

throughout the lockdown

period and his repertoire now

includes melt in your mouth

desserts such as fruit crumbles

and chocolate brownies. He

also made a vegetable paella

which is packed with healthy

vitamins and minerals to boost

the immune system .

Well done Jack, Im sure your

family are really appreciating

your culinary skills!

By Miss H Young

How are you surviving lockdown?!

The work set was called “my life in lockdown” and I asked my two Y7 citizenship classes

to reflect on the positives and negatives of their experience over the past 10 weeks, then

to come up with some tips that they might give to other people who might be bored or

struggling with lockdown.

Below are 7M3 and 7T3 top 10 tips for handling lockdown:

Melody Thomas:

What did you recycle? –

•  Old jeans (white and grey), leggings

and tights (black) What method did you use? -

•  I braided the materials and joined

the sides together to make it into a

circular rug.

What is the size of the rug? - •  It is around 60 cm in diameter (big

enough to be a bathroom mat)

Christina Baxter:

I created a rug for my

bedroom using re used

yarn from an old jumper from when I was younger. I crocheted some strands

together and then weaved them together. a

photo of the rug is attached. The rug now remains in the living room

in front of the sofa! �

Jessica Meek:

The measurements for my mat are

18 x 13 cm. I chose to make it as a table mat, so that could be used to

place condiments or hot items on. It

is made of an old pair of leggings,

and an old turtleneck. Both were

quite stretchy and easy to manoeuvre materials

Elizabeth Megson:

It is about 42cm by 32cm.

To make my rug, I recycled two of my

jumpers that no longer fitted me. I also

recycled a cardigan that no longer fitted me.

To create it, I wrapped the cardigan around

a piece of cardboard and pinned it in place.

I then cut the green jumper into strips. One strip at a time, I attached it to a safety pin

and weaved it through the holes in the

cardigan. I repeated this across the whole

thing. I then cut the other jumper into strips.

Using the same method as before, I weaved it into the loops from the green jumper. To

finish, I removed all the safety pins and tied

knots in all of the ends of the strips.

Molly McNally:

I made this rug as part of the

creative challenge for Textiles. I recycled the fabric from two old

tops and then cut them into long

strips and then weaved/plaited the

strips together. Once I had finished,

I then sewed the strips together onto a cloth backing sheet.

My rug in situ in my summer house.

The dimensions are 36cm x 33cm.

Emily Downing:

ImadeitusinganoldSantarunningcostumeandanoldclothusedtopainting.Iweavedinallthefabricandhandsewedtheedgestokeepitinplace.

Peyton Nugent:

It is 30cm wide and 45cm in length. I made this rug by cutting

up old clothes into strands and braided them together.

Then doing a 4 strand braid weaving it through the previous

braid, I did this until the desired length and knotted it off.

During this putting in different colours to make a pattern. �

Sophie Wharfe:

I had an old dressing gown and

turned it into a dog bed with

arms and a hood

Creative Design Challenge based on the theme - Sustainability

In DT , years 8, 9 and 10 textiles students were given a creative

design challenge to recycle an old textiles item and turn it

into a rug.

We have had some excellent submissions and share some of

them with you below.

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Alana Ray:

I made this small rug/carpet by cutting circular pieces of an old worn

skirt, then I sewed around the edges of the circles to make a

dumpling shape, I filled the inside with wadding and sewed it shut.

Once I had made enough dumpling- shaped pieces (37) sewed them

together in a hexagon shape, resulting in a homemade recycled mini

carpet/seat cushion/placement.

The Grand Storytelling Competition

In the last issue of The Voice, the English Department were pleased to announce

The Grand Storytelling Competition which was being run by TORCH (The Oxford

Research Centre in the Humanities – Oxford University). GMS submitted a great

number of entries to this competition, including a last-minute flurry right up to

the deadline! Each and every entry was creative and imaginative. The judges

said: ‘We were absolutely delighted by the number and quality of submissions for

the TORCH Storytelling Competition. With over 125 entries from 6 countries, the

overwhelming response only reinforced the enduring power of storytelling’. Sadly,

GMS did not make the winners list this time. However, the English department

chose their top three:

Year 7 - Thomas Bentley ‘The Sad Giant and the Little Coal Black’

Year 8 – Georgia East ‘Medusa’

Year 9 – James Hudson ‘Little Red-Riding Hood’

Special mention for the comic book style stories : Emily Hughes (Yr8) and

Lewis Leonard (Yr 7)

Congratulations to all the storywriters, poets and illustrators.

By Mrs C Legerton

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Isabella Jedras

Molly Lines

Nina Rasmussen

Mabel Daw

Alice Cogram

Nina De Jager

Nu'Bia Samuel-John

Swaira Babur Olivia Jones

Attention all creative writers!

The library is running a writing competition, open to all year groups, prizes will be gift vouchers

to be used at The Marlow Bookshop.

There will be three prizes for different age groups.

Years 7 – 8

Years 9 – 10

Years 12 and above

Who has the imagination to take themselves to a different world, have adventures and return to

those at home none the wiser?

The title of your piece (between 250-500 words) should be ‘Escape’ and the only rule is that it

will be a portal fantasy. One of the most famous portals of current times must be platform 9 3/4

known to all Harry Potter fans. There are many portal fantasy books

Alice in Wonderland – falls down the rabbit hole.

The Subtle Knife – parallel world called Cittàgaze.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe – the Pevensie children fall into the magical land of Narnia

through a wardrobe.

Inkheart – you read a book to engage with a different world.

Coraline– an old door leads to a creepy alternate universe.

You can leave your house or garden by any means possible, what will your portal be, where will

it lead, who will you meet, what if any will the consequences be….

If any student needs guidance on how to go about this please email the info box which is moni-

tored every day. Plan, re-write and ask for feedback from any available person you can speak to

or contact.

We are looking for original plotting, characters you can engage with and care about. Aim to cre-

ate a well rounded story that is thought through and full of imaginative imagery.

Please email entries to [email protected]

Closing date will be Tuesday 30th June

Winners will be announced on Monday 13th July

By Ms A Fisher

School Lirarian

“We are so proud of how

many of our students

are being resourceful

and resilient during

these strange times...

...and they continue to

do their bit for the NHS

and wider community.

Well done GMS!

Maisie has also made a

donation to Mind from the

sales of her face masks.’

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Year 7 have been busy studying why people fought in the medieval

period. As part of their studies, the students had to produce a guide

to becoming a medieval knight, including expectations and reasons

why. The students did brilliantly and here are some examples.

Congratulations also to Fatima Jahangir who correctly guessed my

coat of arms

By Mrs L Evans

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream.

Lockdown confinement means the STAY AT HOME order was interspersed with various

trips outside the front door, while remaining conscientiously attentive to the ‘back

to base’ notification echoing loud and clear. Home was the safest place to be.

Wake. A one-hour walk. Home. Wash hands. Garden. Wash soil from grimy hands. Supermarket.

Wipe supermarket trolley. Home. Wash hands. Hang washing. Butchers. Home. Wash hands. Clean

Fridge. Garden. Wash grimy hands. Fishmonger. Home. Wash hands. Clean windows. Grocery Store.

Home. Wash hands. Dinner. Make cakes. Make more cakes. Make even more cakes. Weekly highlight,

clap for NHS. Listen to the news. Listen to the news. Listen to --- OHHH, DIY shops are opening.

Highlight, a new place to snake in a ‘Disneyland-like’ queue for two hours in

the no-shade car-park. DIY trolley wiped, before finding the very shelf, supposedly

stocking the item wanted, is empty. Disappointment. Return home – wash hands.

Afternoon blues. Afternoon gloom. Afternoon pessimism.

From nowhere, unexpectedly, a surprising little a jingle drifted ever closer from a

nearby street; a tuneful little ditty, a refrain of happy, summer days long ago.

I screamed, “Ice cream!”

You screamed, “Ice Cream!”

We screamed, “Ice Cream!”

We scrambled to find the money, enough for two cones. Emptying pockets, emptying

purses, the emptying of loose change from glass jars resulted in coins skidding, ice-skating

mode, all over the kitchen counter. The sleeping coins didn’t like being rudely awakened from

snoozing peacefully cocooned in their jar: no small coinage had disturbed their slumber since pre-

lockdown days, when low value coinage was emptied from weighed down pockets – remember?

The joy, the delight, the thrill, the novelty of buying something not

supermarket filtered, in ever-so-long, was exciting. Sure, it was not a take

away in the more traditional sense, but a take away none-the-less.

Run. Run. Run. Run before the van disappears.

STOP. WHOO - snaking along the street, keeping two metre distance, were our

neighbours. Every household in our cul-de-sac was represented: all 16 houses.

Queuing, we laughed, chuckled, chortled about the arrival of something so

ordinary in extraordinary times. We exchanged stories, anecdotes, rumour and we

relished every shared scrap of gossip and news. No-one minded the wait.

First, I screamed, “Ice cream!” Next, you screamed, “Ice Cream!” Suddenly, the whole street was

screaming, “Ice Cream!” in joyous unison.

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Year 9 students

Year 9 have been studying the Cold War this half term and have enjoyed learning about the Space Race,

Arms Race and Berlin Wall. Students ended the half term with an assessment on interpretations of the

Cuban Missile Crisis. They have produced some outstanding work

and we have included some examples here. Well done for all of

your hard work.

By Mrs L Evans

The origins of the Cold War

Sources A and B differ about who won the Cuban Missile Crisis because they show two different

interpretations on who won. In source A, it shows that Khrushchev lost the Crisis by showing him

having to remove the missiles from Cuba (Castro’s mouth shows teeth for missiles) and source A is also

showing us that this is more painful for Khrushchev, that he has lost more in the Cuban Missile Crisis

than Kennedy. This is supported by my own knowledge of the event because in Khrushchev’s his eyes

he was ‘forced’ to dismantle the missile bases in Cuba because Kennedy thought that they were there

to be mistreated but Khrushchev claimed that they were “solely to defend Cuba against the attack

of an aggressor”. Also, source A was made by Edmund Valtman, who was strongly anti-communism

so he strongly disliked Khrushchev and wanted to make Khrushchev look like he lost the Crisis and

Kennedy won. Source B differs as it says that Khrushchev won the Crisis because he achieved his

few aims – America never bothered Cuba again (which is still a communist country), the US missile

sites in Turkey were dismantled, and that not a single shot was fired. This is supported by my own

knowledge because the actual deal made between Khrushchev and Kennedy was a lot bigger than

it was made out to be because publicly Kennedy agreed to not invade Cuba but privately Kennedy

agreed to also dismantle the Turkish nuclear missile bases - this part was never public knowledge.

This could potentially make it more of a one-sided deal in favour of Khrushchev. To the outside world,

Khrushchev looked weaker, but in fact gained more. This perceived weakness ultimately caused a

loss of confidence in Khrushchev and he ended up being forced to give up his job as the leader of

the Soviet Union. Also, source B was written by Khrushchev himself, so we can rely on the source

more than if someone else wrote it because then it’s easier to slip a few lies in there. Of course, there

is always a possibility of Khrushchev lying to possibly make him look a better person than he was.

Sources A and B differ about who won the Cuban Missile Crisis because they were produced at

different times, by different people and for different reasons. Source A was made to make the

reader believe Western Europe averted World War 3 – that Western Europe defeated Communism.

This was because Khrushchev is removing his weapons so he cannot do anything and he is being

forced to do this. The source was made by an anti-communist which is portraying that Khrushchev

had to take the teeth out of his fellow ally and he didn’t want to do that. Source B was made to make

the reader feel like Khrushchev won, like he didn’t do anything bad and he made Kennedy give in

and if Khrushchev dismantled the missile bases in Cuba, Kennedy would have to lift the blockade

and promise not to invade Cuba – and also dismantle the Turkish missile bases (as long as this was

kept a secret). Khrushchev also had to justify to the world that others stories maybe weren’t true and

he had to make sure everyone knew his side of the story. Also, the sources were made at different

times, so this has an impact on who seemed to win the Missile Crisis because Source A was published

in The Hartford Times on October 30, 1962, just two days after Khrushchev agreed to Kennedy’s

proposals showing that Khrushchev was weak, and gave in to Kennedy’s proposals, whereas in source

B, (published in 1967 – 5 years after the end of the crisis) Khrushchev claimed that Kennedy was the

one giving in and Kennedy agreed to make a statement giving the Soviets assurance that he wouldn’t

invade. This has an impact on who initially won the Crisis because you could believe that either

Khrushchev or Kennedy won, and you’d have proof from the source for whoever you believe won.

Ultimately, I think Khrushchev wont the Cuban Missile Crisis because the fact that Kennedy had to keep

the bit about dismantling the Turkish missile bases a secret and not tell the world implies that he’s weak,

and didn’t want anyone knowing so Khrushchev benefitted more from it, but because Kennedy kept that

a secret, the outside world automatically thought Khrushchev was weaker, and that was most probably

why the illustrator of source A, Edmund Valtman, made source A, but his opinion would’ve probably

changed when he found out what Kennedy was keeping a secret and why he was keeping it a secret.

By Abbie Stewart , 9M3

How close did we come to nuclear war?

Sources A and B differ about who won the Cuban Missile Crisis because they show two different interpretations on who

won. In source A, it shows that Khrushchev lost the Crisis by showing him having to remove the missiles from Cuba

and it shows that what happened was more painful for Khrushchev than it was for Kennedy. This is supported by my

own knowledge of the event by I know that Khrushchev did have to remove the missiles from Cuba and by removing

the missiles Khrushchev had caused himself to lose any control that he had over the USA. Khrushchev would have had

a bit of control over the USA because the USA would have been scared by the missiles that where in Cuba and the USA

could have felt threatened knowing that Khrushchev was in control of missiles that where close to them. Khrushchev

lost more than what he could have gained. Source B differs as it says that Khrushchev won the Crisis by saying that

Khrushchev won because he achieved his two aims and by achieving his aims he won. This is supported by my own

knowledge of the event by Khrushchev wanted Cuba to stay a communist country and he succeeded and getting the USA

to stop trying to turn Cuba into a capitalist country. Also, Khrushchev prevented there from being any invasion of Cuba

and managed to get to an agreement that he was happy with without any shots being fired.

Sources A and B differ about who won the Cuban Missile Crisis because they were produced at different times, by

different people and for different reasons. Source A was made to make the reader feel that Khrushchev was losing

a lot more that he was gaining in the agreement. This was because in the source Khrushchev is saying this hurts me

more than it hurts you showing that although Khrushchev got what he wanted, Kennedy was gaining more than him.

The source was written by an anti-communist and shows how anti-communists felt after the crisis; it was drawn by

someone who was very anti-communist, this means that the illustrator of the source shows who he thought got the

overall victory in the crisis. Source B was made to make the reader feel as if Khrushchev had won and that he had got a

better deal than Kennedy. This was because in the source it says the words “it was a great victory for us” the source was

written by Khrushchev which shows the source is saying that Russia had won the crisis. The source also expresses how

Khrushchev felt about how the crisis was resolved he says at the end of the source “A spectacular victory without having

to fire a single shot”. This shows that Khrushchev was joyful about what happened and saw the crisis as a win for Russia.

The source shows the end of the crisis from Khrushchev’s view and gives us a clear view about how communists felt after

the crisis. Also, the sources were made at different times, this has an impact on who seemed to win the Missile Crisis

because Source A was drawn almost immediately after the crisis, whereas Source B was taken from an extract which

was made in 1967. The Cuban missile crisis finished on the 28th October 1962; Source A was drawn 2 days after the crisis

whereas Source B was written 5 years after the crisis. This shows that Source A would have had more of an impact on

people because it was made only a few days after the events of what happened, which means that more people would

have seen it and then believe that Kennedy won. Because Source B was written 5 years after the events it would not

have had as much of an impact on people because most people would have made up their minds about who won 5 years

after the events. Source B does show that people stuck with who they thought won and did not change their opinion.

Ultimately, I think Khrushchev won the Cuban Missile Crisis because even 5 years after the events of what happened

he still though that he had won the crisis. Also, Khrushchev did get what he wanted to happen and if you get what you

want to happen without anyone being hurt then it is a victory for you.

By Bobby Prowse, 9T2

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TRACK OF THE MONTH

Editions track of the month is chosen by year 9 student Euan

Milne. Euan has chosen Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield because ;

‘It is a very strange piece of music being nearly an hour long with

few lyrics, and is played almost entirely by Oldfield. The start

and ending are very different with 274 overdubs being used and

it creates more of a musical experience than a simple song. It’s

really quite interesting’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXvtDm820zI

By Mr L Beveridge

Head of Department

A message to all language students

Whilst I know that the OCR Law course is, by no means, easy, I hope that the following tips

help to make your revision a lot easier, beneficial and focussed.

As I am sure you are well aware, the law course is broken down into 6 modules: 1a through

to 3b. First things first, when revising you want to ensure all the information for these

modules is separate. Straight away this is beneficial as it makes the course and its revision

seem a lot less daunting of a task to approach as you can focus on a section at a time. Also,

as you may know, the exams test you on specific modules so you can target your revision

to these specific areas. You can use your textbook contents pages or handbooks to help

with this division. Lastly, this may seem like an obvious tip, but if you are not doing this

and your folder is a mess, I would recommend that you get this aspect organised first as it

makes revision, as a whole, so much easier.

Secondly, do not be afraid to re-write your notes after a lesson or topic is finished. This

will help you to consolidate your knowledge and also make sure that you can make your

notes clear whilst the knowledge is fresh in your head so that when you revise (and your

memory of the topic is foggy) the content will be clear for you to re-process. I would

suggest you make sure you have all the, for example, elements for the crime, otherwise

you may proceed having missed something and this is a sure fire way to prevent this

from occurring. Personally, I liked to divide each crime, for instance into its elements, put

the suited cases under each element with the definition and then know that all I need

to know for a scenario is all in one place. Furthermore, as you learn more A03 discussion

points over-time, it would be a good idea to collate these so you effectively end up with

bullet point plans for each discussion question.

I am sure you will be able to think of a time where you were not able to finish an answer.

One way to avoid this, and ensure you get the most marks, is to practice timings for

questions and to ensure you are only writing things that get you marks. As I am sure Mr

Pugsley has mentioned, this may be hard for English students. But, be concise and you will

find you get all the key information into your answers and bag your marks. Of course, do

not skip anything but don’t waste your time on things the question doesn’t ask for as this

is irrelevant, won’t get you marks and drains time for marks elsewhere.

Personally, I found that working in a group is great when revising law as it helps to jog

your memory of certain things that other people may have remembered (which may have

left your mind). This is a great way to bounce of and develop each other. A good method

of doing this would be to go round in a circle listing cases from a crime for example or

elements of a crime until someone is stuck. Others can then give them clues and recalling

this information is good practice for the real exam as it is the same skill.

Finally, it is never too late to revise until the exams are over. It is a gradual process and

every bit you do will help. Find what works for you, keep using it and make sure you have

covered all areas. If you think about it, if you revise everything enough, you will know it

all. You can then not get a question you won’t be able to attempt.

Happy revising!

Break it down into modules

Note re-writing

No Waling and Time Management

Work In Groups

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Sadly Toby Holden, one of our Year 13 Law students, may not have been able to put his advice

into practice in preparation for his own A-level exams this summer, but we felt his revision tips

would be beneicial to any student preparing for their exams in the future .

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KS3 MUSIC FROM HOME

This month KS3 students have been working on a project

based around beatboxing, looping and rapping. We have

been incredibly impressed with some of the work coming

in proving you don’t need instruments to make music.

Corona Rap by Harrison Coleman

I am rap man here to save the world

I am a good man

Save, save, save the world

It’s not going to be easy

We need your help in hand

Stay, stay, stay at home

And be the bigger man

Try not to leave the home only

for the things you need,

Don’t spread the virus

And just be really really clean.

It’s not going to be easy

We need the world to know

Stay, stay stay at home

And save your world from home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXvtDm820zI

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Laughter is the Best Medicine!

With some very important figures in the media proposing their own

“remedies” for Covid-19, I couldn’t help but think back to my Nan always

telling me ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ and propose this as my own.

Combining this nostalgia with the Mental Health Awareness theme of ‘Kindness’ it only seemed

sensible to set the Year 7 cohort a challenge to spread as much kindness into the GMS community

as we could.

I challenged each student to send me their best joke over the Half Term break and the top jokes

from each form that made me laugh the most were to be published in this article and rewarded

with “Community” achievement points

Not accounting for my terrible sense of humour … here are the winners;

The Year 7 cohort and myself hope these jokes have given you a moment away from

your stresses and have created the opportunity for the community to share with one

another - Now more than ever, being together while distant is so important!

Well done to all Year 7 students and thank you for providing me an entertaining morning while

putting this article together.

Stay safe – Keep smiling!

By Miss J Bawden

Inspirational letters from Year 9 students keep up the spirits

of frontline workers

One of the brave nurses on the frontline of the fight against COVID19 is an ex Great Marlow Student.

She works at St George’s Hospital, London in ICU, I know her family very well and speaking to her

mother I was told how sending post to the nurses really helps staff morale.

In view of this, I asked the Year 9s to send a letter, picture or card. Many decided to do this and this

was a reply I got from Michelle for the Year 9s.

By Mr S Ross

7G

Alexa C & Harry C: What is the best thing about

Switzerland? … I don’t know but the lag is a big plus!

Sophie R: What is the diference between a well-

dressed man on a bike and a poorly dressed man on a

unicycle? … Attire.

Herbie D: My grandad has the heart of a lion …

and a lifetime ban at the zoo!

Frida C: What trees can you hold in your hand?

… Palm trees

Keeley W: Standing in the park, I was wondering

why a Frisbee gets larger the closer it gets … Then it hit me

7T

Louis C: Teacher: Ok class stand up if you think

you are stupid.

*the teacher walks around the class*

*student stands up*

Teacher: You think you are stupid?

Student: No, I just felt sorry as you were the only one standing

up.

Olivia H: What’s brown and sticky? … A stick!

Freddie M: My dog used to chase people on a bike

a lot. It got so bad, eventually I had to take his bike away

Barnaby S: When is the staring contest over …

When Jar Jar blinks

7M

Mara A: What is a pirate’s favourite letter? … Did

you think ‘rrrrrr’? … You’re wrong, it’s the ‘c’

Charlotte C: Did you hear about the Mathematician

who’s afraid of negative numbers? … He’ll stop at nothing to

avoid them!

Georgia M: What travels the world and stays in the

corner? … A stamp

7A

Dulcie B: A new mother wakes from her rest after

giving birth to ind that her brother has named her twin son

and daughter.

The mother screams at the doctor, “Why would you let my

brother name them?! He is a complete idiot! – Just tell me

the names!”

The doctor replies, “He names the daughter Denise”

Mother “Oh, that is actually a nice name, what did he name

my son?”

Doctor, “Denephew” …

Charlie G: Where do you ind a cow with no legs?

… Right where you left it

Imogen S: Knock knock … Who’s there? … Isabel

… Isabel who? … Isabel not working I rang it 4 times.

Adam S: What is the diference between Chelsea

and a tea bag? … The tea bag stays in the cup!

7R

Isabelle B: Why did the robber steal a bath? … To

make a clean getaway

Ashley B: Why was the computer late for work? …

Because it had a hard drive.

Josephine L: Why don’t Scientists trust atoms? …

Because they make up everything.

Sara R: One day at the bank a lady asked me if I

could help her check her balance … So I pushed her over.

Mika T: Parallel lines have so much in common

… It’s a shame they will never meet

7L

Thomas B: What has ears but cannot hear? … A

corn ield

Amelia G: A bear walked into a pub and said “Can I

have a glass of water and….....a coke”

“Why the big pause?” said the bartender.

The bear shrugged. “I’m not sure, I was born with them?”

Esme P: What did the policeman same to his

tummy? … FREEZE you’re under a-vest

7O

Zack C: Why did the cofee submit a police

report? … It got mugged

Jolie M: I got hot so I turned of the fan … no

one else on the helicopter agreed

Ella M: To the person who stole my limbo pole

… How low can you go?

Etienne V-T: Why did the scarecrow win an award? …

Because he was outstanding in his ield!

7W

Faris B: Mexican magician tells the audience he

will disappear on the count of 3. He says “UNO, Dos ...” *poof*

… he disappeared without a tres!

Bethany E:

Why are Microsoft workers always chilly? … They have lots of

windows open

Another popular entry from many:

“Why do we tell actors to “break a leg”? … Because every play

needs a cast.”

“Sorry it has taken me a little while! But I

just wanted to write to express my thanks

for your lovely letters, cards & drawings!

We’ve got a lovely gallery of pictures

brightening up the ward & lifting spirits!!

I was so very touched by your kindness, so

thank you for thinking of us!

I hope you are all keeping safe & well! Keep

up the good work with social distancing

during the lockdown, I know it’s very hard

being away from our friends, but it’s really

making a massive difference.

Stay safe, stay home!”

Love & best wishes

Michelle Rush

Senior staff nurse

Richmond AMU

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Virtual Careers Talks

I wanted to bring to your attention a range of educational talks that are available

for students to engage with over the next few weeks. These talks are organised

by the excellent Speakers for Schools charity who aim to promote a wide range

of diferent career paths to students. Below is the latest schedule for talks:

WEEK STARTING MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2020

If students wish to ind out more about these talks or wish to contribute to the

talks with questions they should follow this link: https://www.speakersforschools.

org/inspiration/vtalks/upcoming-vtalks/

There is no need to sign up for an account, students can watch the talks without

signing in.

I hope these talks are inspiring and provide a good insight into a range of career

paths and industries.

By Mr S Wilson - Director of Learning Year 10

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Mon 1st June 10am

Ann Cairns, Executive

Vice Chair, Mastercard

In this interview, Ann Cairns will be asked

about her top tips and advice for young

people in preparing for their future careers.

Mon 1st June 2pm

Kev O’Sullivan, Creative

Director, FleishmanHillard

Fishburn

What does it mean to work in the creative

industries? How can young people develop

their personal brand and reputation?

Creative Director, Kev O’Sullivan will share his

insights and answer student questions!

Tues 2nd June 2pm

Philippe Sands, Lawyer,

Matrix Chambers & Professor

of International Law

The Ratline: hunting a Nazi, a story about love,

lies and justice. In Philippe’s VTalk he will discuss

how he came across the story of his book

and podcast, The Ratline. Students who are

keen on learning more about this story or any

budding historians should definitely watch!

Wed 3rd June 10am

Gisela Abbam, Chair, British

Science Association

In recent times, the world has learnt that

public health is vital for a functioning society.

Gisela Abbam, Chair of the British Science

Association will discuss with students why

it is so important and how students can

pursue careers in the health sector.

Wed 3rd June 2pm

Dan Connolly, Sports

Marketing Executive,

Consul Sports Club

Passionate about sports? Think you’d be a great

marketer or what to know more about what they

do? Tune in to Dan Connolly’s VTalk to hear more

about how he turned his passion into a career and

what a a career in Sports Marketing could be like.

Thu 4th June 10am

In collaboration with Penguin

Talks: Elif Shafak, Author

and Afua Hirsch, Writer,

Journalist and Broadcaster

Students who wish to

submit questions to Elif

and Afua should email

inspiration@

speakersforschools.org

How to challenge inequality

Award-winning British-Turkish novelist, Elif

Shafak, joins writer, journalist and broadcaster,

Afua Hirsch, to discuss the widening inequalities

across the world how we can challenge them.

Fri 5th June 10am

John Vary, Futurologist,

John Lewis Partnership

This session will focus on our life lessons and advice

theme, John will discuss his own career journey and

developing resilience. His session will also take a

look at future trends and the work of a futurologist.

Name Form Staff Name Description

Ella Bowers 9L S Pugsley Consistently producing fantastic work in History during lockdown

Jeigh Pankhurst 9O S Pugsley Consistently producing fantastic work in History during lockdown

Lucy Scott 9T S Pugsley Consistently producing fantastic work in History during lockdown

Rebecca Stevens 9T S Pugsley Consistently producing fantastic work in History during lockdown

Clarissa Tilbury 9M S Pugsley Consistently producing fantastic work in History during lockdown

Kaiya Woodward 9A L WestieContinued readiness to learn in Science and always

taking the greatest pride in her work.

Carlos Troncoso 12G A TaylorEmbracing the new world of home study and in

particular the use of the Office 365 suite.

Anouk Oldham 8O V ToddA fabulous creation of work in response

to the lesson ‘Where is God’

Rosie McDermott 7W J SturtResponsibility – for being a brilliant friend to many in the form.

She always tries hard and has an impeccable attitude in form.

Zach De Beer 7W J SturtResponsibility – for being a brilliant friend to many in the form.

He is really sensible in form and makes very mature choices.

Harry Weaver-Poole 12G S MerreywetherShowing significant resilience and effort

to catch up on missed work.

Alex Dimmock 12T S MerreywetherShowing significant resilience and effort

to catch up on missed work.

Conor Anstiss 10M S MerreywetherSignificantly improved submission of work as a result

of much improved effort and organisation.

Mea Thomson 9G M CadogenExcellent evidence of independent working, resourcefulness

and responsibility while working at home.

Colette Fitzpatrick 9T M CadogenExcellent evidence of independent working, resourcefulness


Poppy Spence 8L M CadogenExcellent evidence of independent working, resourcefulness


Joseph Lucas 8R M CadogenExcellent evidence of independent working, resourcefulness


Amelie Hewson 7G M ColletteExcellent work ethic and initiative in Spanish. Amelie

has gone above and beyond on all tasks set.

Henry Hazlem 10L I PhilpottA great cartoon about friendships and

‘catastrophising’ for his PSHE lesson.

Harry Crossley 10W I Philpott Working really hard on hid PSHE learning.

Sam Terrett 8G K Kerr

Working with great effort completing his DT cruet set

design project. His final design, inspired by a coca cola

bottle is innovative, well drawn and clearly annotated.

Sophie Apletree 8T K Kerr

Tremendous effort being put into the ‘Cruet Design’ project.

Detailed research, well drawn sketches and carefully thought out

ideas including interlocking tennis rackets as the final design.

Thomas Bentley 7A R De Llera Showing dedication and consistency in

completing and sending Spanish work in.

Louis Gilmore 7L R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Oscar Ball 8M R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Nell Mason 8A R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Jamie Tennant 8G R De Llera Showing dedication and consistency in


HEADTEACHER’S AWARDS 15th MAY 2020

https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/upcoming-vtalks/

https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/upcoming-vtalks/

Melisa Kinay 8L R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Emz Sponer 9W R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Olivia Fyfe 9R R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Phoebe Forbes 9L R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Ash Barber 9M R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Joseph Legerton 9L R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Carlos Troncoso 12G R De LleraShowing dedication and consistency in


Alana Ray 9T K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Rhiannon

Fountain-Meek9T K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Oliver Brownlie 9T K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Jack Craig 9R K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Freddie Parr 10R K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Ben Senior 10G K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Chloe Britnell 10M K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Rebecca Langford 10M K Craig Consistent high levels of engagement, effort and perseverance.

Will Ellwood 7W A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing

outstanding responsibility to keep producing outstanding work.

Rose Davies 7L A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Seb Nowaczek 7M A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Oliver Kerr 7A A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Olivia Zazzara 7T A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Angel Hickman 7M A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Jack Dixey 7T A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Oliver Bolton 7A A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Josephine Lollback 7R A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Ellouise McManus 7M A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Adam Sinden 7A A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Paige Smith 7O A HigginsContinuous hard work and attitude towards Maths. Showing


Finley Lewis-Bell 8O C SaddEntering an online short story promotion and had a

story read out on Instagram by a well known author

Raheem Arif 8R I BatemanAlways on time with tasks (normally 1st in the class) and

completes work to a high standard for both PE and Science.

Charlotte Haddock 8L I Bateman Continuing to complete Science work to a high standard.

Molly Felix-Andrews 12O L PugsleyResourcefulness - Excellent interaction

on the topics she is studying.

Georgia Tate 7A A MilesHer positive attitude to learning and clear

pride in the presentation of her work.

Harry Bowler 7L A MilesHis commitment to his progress in Geography

and a positive attitude to learning.

Nicolle Vujasevic 10R A Miles Taking responsibility of her GCSE by producing high quality work.

Jessica Fairclough 12M A MilesCommitment to her progress in essay writing in

Geography and a positive attitude to learning.

Phoebe Forbes 9L P HorlerGreat attitude shown whilst learning remotely

under difficult circumstances.

Ben Butler 9T P HorlerGreat attitude shown whilst learning remotely

under difficult circumstances.

Dougie Higham 7A R O’SullivanGreat resilience and readiness to learn in LEXIA. Excellent total

of 152 Minutes, gaining 28 Units, Completing Word Study 6.

Thomas Bentley 7A R O’SullivanGreat resilience and readiness to learn in LEXIA. Fantastic total

of 214 Minutes, gaining 28 Units, completing Word Study 7.

Tyla Cantrell 12M D SacreProducing a fantastic short film for Media,

demonstrating incredible resourcefulness.

Abby Holdsworth 11G D CheneryHer kind and thoughtful gesture, thinking

of others during uncertain times.

Can Gucumengil 7L J Kilmurray Resilience and excellent effort in History assessment.

Carys Hughes 7O J Kilmurray Resilience and excellent effort in History assessment.

Florance Horan 9A S Jeremiah Completing all tasks set so far, showing resilience and readiness.

Emma Merry 9G S Jeremiah Completing all tasks set so far, showing resilience and readiness.

Jamie Tennant 8G J McGillivrayContinued hard work and effort submitting all his RS and

Citizenship work, on time, and to the best of his ability.

Herbie Duncan 7G J SturtResilience – Overcoming the challenges of home schooling in

Science, doing all tasks and submitting some brilliant work.

Ralph Fitzjohn 7O J SturtResilience – Overcoming the challenges of home schooling in


Jake Hazell 9L J SturtResponsibility – being very proactive and working

really well in Science in these difficult times.

Lucy Scott 9T J SturtResilience – Overcoming the challenges of home schooling in


Oliver Brownlie 9T J Sturt

Resilience - Overcoming the challenges of home

schooling in Science, doing all tasks and submitting

come brilliant and thoughtful work.

HEADTEACHER’S AWARDS 22nd MAY 2020

Name Form Staff Name Description

Mabel Daw 9L Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky

topic of Trigonometry and attempting all work set.

Milli Guinness 9O Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Jack Egleton 9A Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Luca Cicirello 9G Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Sienna Harding 9O Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Jack Jacobs 9O Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Joseph Legerton 9L Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


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Lauren Hudson 9O Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Charlotte Pretty 9A Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Christina Baxter 9G Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Olivia Fyfe 9R Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Anya Spiers 9L Mrs A KerrShowing incredible resilience in tackling the tricky


Carlos Troncoso 12G A Kerr/ J James

Following on from his mock result, Carlos is

working incredibly hard at home and producing

an excellent quantity and quality of work.

Imogen Anthony 8O E BoddyFantastic work produced for your PE

lesson on Striking and Fielding.

Tia Horner 8M E BoddyA good self-assessment and graph created

for your lockdown PE lesson.

Emily Downing 9W E BoddyFantastic record breaking achievements

for rowing during lockdown.

Hollie Platt 12R N PendleburyKeeping on top of your work for your Level 3 Childcare Diploma

throughout lockdown, showing resilience and resourcefulness.

Faizah Hussain 12M N PendleburyKeeping on top of your work for your Level 3 Childcare Diploma

throughout lockdown, showing resilience and resourcefulness.

Amelia Eldridge 10T S GoodrightOutstanding effort in GCSE PE. Consistent

quality of work and highly organised.

Billy Ricketts 10A S GoodrightOutstanding effort in GCSE PE. Consistent


Zoe Clarke 10T S GoodrightOutstanding effort in GCSE PE. Consistent


Sandie Stewart 12T S GoodrightOutstanding effort in BTEC Public Services. Consistent


Emily Whelan 12A S GoodrightOutstanding effort in BTEC Sport. Consistent


Billy Bonwick 10W N MaguireShowing responsibility and resilience in his Maths

work throughout the period of remote learning.

Alex Taylor 10T I PhilpottShowing incredible responsibility for her learning by producing

fantastic work at home for Citizenship and Politics.

Alfie Corrick 12M S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Molly Felix-Andrews 12O S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Kai Tanner 12W S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Lucy Phillips 10W S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Zoe Clarke 10T S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Chloe Blois 10A S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Rebecca Langford 10M S Merreywether High quality work, showing significant progress over time.

Conor Anstiss 10M S MerreywetherSustained and consistent improvement

in quality and quantity of work.

Ryan Karam 10R S WilsonExcellent organisation and ensuring he is always

ready to learn since school closure.

Ben Coles 10W S Wilson Producing excellent work and meeting all deadlines.

Sophia Vujasevic 10A S WilsonOutstanding effort, producing fantastic work showing

dedication, care and attention to detail.

Tyler Merry 7R A Perman Consistently submitting outstanding work in Art.

Rebecca Tinnelly 8L A Perman Wonderful Origami flowers.

Sam Terrett 8G E SillwoodProducing an outstanding response to the Art challenge,

using his materials in an inventive and resourceful manner.

Hannah Clayton 12W L Porter

Being incredibly diligent with her home learning for A Level PE.

She has proved herself to be an extremely responsible student

enabling her to make strong progress in this difficult situation.

Abi Butler 12T L Porter

Being incredibly diligent with her home learning for A Level PE.

She has proved herself to be an extremely responsible student

enabling her to make strong progress in this difficult situation.

Lucy Scott 9T M CadogenLucy has made a responsible effort to keep working, showing

resourcefulness and resilience. Well done, keep going.

Bailey Girt 9M M CadogenBailey has made a responsible effort to keep working, showing


Alana Ray 9T M CadogenAlana has made a responsible effort to keep working, showing


Danny Fiztgibbon

Elsherif10W R De La Llera Completing Kahoot challenge with more than 75% in Spanish.

Callum Radler 10L R De La Llera Completing Kahoot challenge with more than 75% in Spanish.

Dennis Craig 10R R De La Llera Completing Kahoot challenge with more than 75% in Spanish.

Oscar Black 9W R De La Llera Completing correctly and sending Spanish work in.

Melody Thomas 9M R De La Llera Completing correctly and sending Spanish work in.

Samantha Hardy 8T R De La Llera Completing correctly and sending Spanish work in.

Thomas Baker 7L R De La Llera Completing the Module 5 Quiz / Assessment successfully.

Charlotte Forbes 7A R De La Llera Completing the Module 5 Quiz / Assessment successfully.

Brandon Shead 7W R De La Llera Completing the Module 5 Quiz / Assessment successfully.

Imogen Sharp 7A R De La Llera Completing the Module 5 Quiz / Assessment successfully.

Ben Coles 10W E Boddy Outstanding effort with his core PE work.

Chloe Sullivan 10A E Boddy Outstanding effort with her core PE work.

Johnny Green 9O C BevanOutstanding work submitted for his most recent assessment,

demonstrating his responsible attitude to learning.

Sal Dunn 9W C BevanOutstanding work submitted for his most recent assessment,

demonstrating his responsible attitude to learning.

Phoebe Rhodes 8L P Horler Demonstrating great resilience and perseverance in Maths.

Lewis Hanson 8W J McGillivraySubmitting every piece of RS and Citizenship work on the

due day and has been working really hard from home.

Dylan Mallet 9O L EvansGreat progress in effort and achievement in History since

the start of lockdown showing great resilience.

Abbie Stewart 9M L Evans Fantastic achievement in History assessment showing

great readiness to develop with her own research.

Jack Chapman 7L R O’SullivanResilience and readiness to learn in LEXIA. 137 Minutes and

38 Units, Grammar level 3, Comprehension Level 5, Level 6.

Jessica Meek 8A C Clark

Outstanding innovation, creativity and

commitment when completing her woven mat,

showing resilience and resourcefulness.

Nellie Mason 8A C Clark




Alice Cogram 8W C Clark




Josh Dudley-Holt 10O C Clark

An outstanding terms work in Graphics.

Resilience, resourcefulness and responsibility

resulting in exceptional outcomes,

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Tarin Edwards 9R J SturtResilience – coping well and making plenty

of effort in his Science lessons.

Nu’bia Samuel-John 8R J SturtResponsibility – consistently going above and

beyond in Science and being an absolute star!

Chloe Wilson 7W J SturtResilience – coping brilliantly in lockdown

and keeping on top of her work.

Chloe Shepard 7W J SturtResponsibility – consistently going above and

beyond in Science and being an absolute star!

Danny Farley 9O J SturtResilience – coping really well, making plenty of effort in

his Science lessons and providing really useful feedback.

Lewis Hanson 8W J SturtResilience – coping well and making plenty

of effort in his Science lessons.

Tyler Merry 7R J SturtResilience – working really well from home and

making plenty of effort in his Science lessons.

Lewis Howard 8M N PendleburyShowing TFTW ‘Kindness’ by mowing the lawn and shopping

for his elderly neighbour – also showing resourcefulness.

Emily Brooks 10A N PendleburyAn excellent assessment in Child

Development, showing resilience.

The Voice Sports Quiz Number 2

Sports Quiz - can you tackle the GMS PE Sports Quiz? 12 tough questions to test the whole family.

There is a twist to the quiz this week. All the answers have a link,

can you guess it?

1. Who was the first woman to win a darts match at the PDC World Championship in December 2019?

2. Who is the manager of AFC Bournemouth?

3. Name the rower who won gold medals at 5 consecutive Olympics?

4. Name the Tottenham Hotspur player who has played 37 times for England

5. Name the rugby player left Wasps to pursue a career in the NFL?

6. Who is current holder of the Arnold Palmer Golf Invitational?

7. What is name of owner who is in process of Selling Newcastle United?

8. Who is the Director of Cricket at the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board)?

9. What is the name of Rugby World Cup Winner and current Question of Sport Presenter?

10. Who won the gold medal for the men’s long jump at the 2012 Olympics?

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1. Fallon Sherrock 2. Eddie Howe

3. Sir Steve Redgrave 4. Dele Alli 5.

Christian Wade 6.Tyrrell Hatton 7.

Mike Ashley 8. Andrew Strauss 9.

Matt Dawson 10. Greg Rutherford

All these people either born or went

to school in Buckinghamshire

STUDENT/ STAFF LOCKDOWN PE CHALLENGES

The PE department’s famous GMS Sports Bulletin COVID special edition, has continue to

run with an array of more staf/ student challenges. It has been great to see the continued

support of students across all year groups. The PE department also enjoyed attempting

some of these challenges over the half term break (see highlights video on Instagram).

Below is the updated ‘COVID 19 Staf/ Student Challenges Hall of Fame’. Well done to those students who

currently hold the challenge crown! Can you attempt each of these challenges, and can you knock any of

the current leaders of the top spot? It is worth noting that challenges from previous weeks can still be

attempted, and records can still be broken!

If you would like to follow the staf/ student challenges, please click on the hyperlinks below to access the

GMS PE Twitter and Instagram feeds/ accounts.

Twitter- https://twitter.com/GMS_PE

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/gms_pe/?hl=en

As a PE department we are always seeking more ideas for challenges. If any readers have any challenges

they would like to recommend or set, please contact Miss Muttitt or Mr Goodright. Thank you to those

of you who have already got involved. We look forward to hearing from you all with your attempts in the

weeks to come!

By Miss G Muttitt

Mr Goodright’s

Handstand Challenge

Miss Zucarello’s

Fitness Challenge

Mr Higgins Toliet

Roll Keepy Uppys

Miss Porter’s Hockey

Volley Challenge

Mr Hollyman’s Bomb

Drop Burpee

Dulcie Briggs 56s Malachi Allick 54.30s Becky Tinnelly 22 Sophie Apletree 27 Eddie Smith 5

Mr Magnay’s Bring Sally

Up Press Up Challenge

Mr Maguires Skipping

ChallengeMrs Porters Sock Challenge

Mr Horler’s Tennis Ball

Keepy-Up Challenge

Mr Gilpen’s Hydration

Challenge

Mr Goodright

Whole SongHaashim Ahmed 187 Sophie Apletree 8 Mr Horler 29 Mr Gilpen 5.89s

Miss Bateman’s

Puppy Dog SquatMr Shea’s Header Challenge

Mrs Bennett/ Miss

Westies Worm

Mr Goodright’s Broom

& Ball Challenge

Miss Muttitt’s Cork-

screw Chest Pass

Emily Downing 27 Mr Shea 40 Luke Reynolds 11 Mr Goodright 27 Erin Anstiss 15

Mr Magnay’s Handstand

Challenge

Miss Boddy’s Sack

Speed Bounce

Mrs Legerton’s

Fancy Footwork

Mr Higgin’s Chipping

ChallengeMrs Evans Coin Challenge

Dulcie Briggs 14s Barnaby Smith 79 - Mr Higgins 1st Attempt Ben Peace 23

Mrs Mesengers

Around The World

Miss Porters Stand-

ing Long JumpMr Gilpin’s Passing Challenge

Miss Tuddenham’s

5k Challenge

Mr Slatter’s Howzat

Challenge

8 Mrs Messenger/

Barnaby SmithMr Ford 2.40m

Mr Gilpin/ Natalie

Beckett 15m

Ben Peace 20.09

(video evidence)Mr Slatter 5 points

Miss Bennett’s Squat

ChallengeMiss Boddy’s Frying Pan

Mrs Merry’s Tea-

bag Challenge

Miss Muttitt’s Drib-

bling ChallengeBANK HOLIDAY

Miss Zucarello

Whole SongMiss Boddy 1.04 4 cans Mrs Merry 5 Haashim Ahmed 107

Miss Bateman’s

Toliet Roll Tower

Mr Gilpin’s Conversion

ChallengeMiss Porters Triple Jump

Mr Magnay’s Juggling

Bear Crawl

Mr Goodright’s Pistol

Squat Challenge

Barnaby Smith 13 Mr Gilpin 8 meters Olivia Fyfe 5.89m Mr Magnay 30 Mr Goodright 8

Mrs Bennett/ Mr Day’s

Hockey Stick Keepy Uppy

Miss Zucarello’s

Burpee Challenge

Mr Higgins’ Hand

Tennis Challenge

Miss Boddy’s Press Up

Clock Challenge

Miss Muttitt’s Headstand

Challenge

Mr Day 76 Barnaby Smith 12 Miss Muttitt 48 Miss Boddy 30.5s Helen Windsor 7:40

https://twitter.com/GMS_PE

https://www.instagram.com/gms_pe/?hl=en

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• Name Tilly

• Year 10

• Sports played at GMS Hockey,Netball, Dance,

Athletics, Rounders

• Main Sport and position Hockey – right midfield

• Favourite player and why? Alex Danson, she is a

great player and scored some amazing goals

• Goals this season More than last season, I think

about 10

• Skill strength Left-to-right drag elimination

and driving down the line

• Life skill strength Determination and resilience.

I always try to stay positive and never give up

• Season Highlight When I scored a deflection

that went up into the roof of the net.

• Name: Federico

• Year: 9

• Sports played at GMS: Rugby, Hockey,

Athletics, Cross Country, Basketball,

• Main Sport and position: Rugby – scrum-

half

• Favourite player and why? Alun Wynn – Jones,

he is an inspirational team captain, who

• Name Finley

• Year 10

• Sports played at GMS football, handball,

rugby, cricket, and cross county

• Main Sport and position football goalkeeper

and right back

• Favourite player and why? Mason Mount as

he is a young player who has shown that any

young player that tries hard and keeps improving

can get into a big club and become that talented.

• performance record this season 11 wins 1 draw

5 losses

• Skill strength I am good at coming out and

blocking the shot quickly when the attacker is

through on goal

• Life skill strength My commitment, dedication

as well resilience to succeed

• Season Highlight For school, winning 3-2

against SWR and for club beating Harefield 7-0

after losing to them 5-2 at the start of the season.

• Name Bethany

• Year 7

• Sports played at GMS: Football, Badminton,

Hockey, Rowing, Netball.

• Main Sport and position: Football, Defence

(Right Back)

• Favourite player and why? Rosie because she has

an incredible skill set and uses it to her advantage.

• Goals & matches won this season? I am a

defender so my job isn’t to score goals but have

• Name: Colette

• Year: 9

• Sports played at GMS: Hockey, Indoor Hockey,

Swimming and Athletics.

• Main Sport and position: In Hockey, I play centre

midfield.

• Favourite player and why? Alex Danson (ex-GB

and England Hockey international) because she is

a regular visitor and patron to Marlow Hockey Club

and has been very inspirational in my junior

hockey development.

• Goals this season? In total the number of goals

have scored for club and school this season is

16. My favourite goal this season was for my club in

a 3-2 away victory against league leaders Surbiton.

• Skill strength: I think I have good stamina

when it comes to running around on the hockey

pitch and I like 1v1 opportunities to run at players

with the ball.

• Life skill strength: Hardworking and always

wanting to improve.

PE Department Player Profiles 2019/20 season

Player Profiles - a round up of this academic year through the profiles

of 8 students from years 7 -10.

demonstrates leadership and great skill at all times

• Skill strength: Understanding/perception of

the game and leadership

• Life skill strength: Leadership & communication

• Season Highlight: This year the rugby has been

brilliant. We have really bonded as a team and

we are playing very good rugby. I think the season

highlight must be smashing Chesham Grammar

School in the semi final of the county cup –

hopefully we will get to play the final

• Name Sophie

• Year Year 8

• Sports played at GMS Netball, Hockey,

Football, Badminton, Athletics, Tennis & Rounders

• Main Sport and position Netball & Tennis. In

Netball I play GD, and in Tennis I play singles.

• Favourite player and why? My favourite player is

Natalie Haythornthwaite- who is the EnglandNetball

captain currently. She also plays for the New South

Wales Swifts. This is because of her speed and

agility. She never gives up- she had a hamstring

injury, which took a year to recover from (just after

England’s triumph at the Commonwealth Games) to

become the England captain the following year.

• Matches won this season? This season in netball

we have won all our games apart from two, but

the ones we lost were very close games. Sadly, due

to COVID-19 the tennis season hasn’t started yet.

• Skill strength Ability to read the game well

and good hand eye coordination.

• Life skill strength Determination I never give up.

• Season Highlight My season highlight

was either getting to through to the County Cup

final for Football but unfortunately to COVID-19 it

had to be cancelled, or becoming the 7th best

school in the South England for Hockey.

scored some in tournaments. We won all our

games this year, apart from drawing against SWB

in the county cup group stage.

• Skill strength Tackling

• Life skill strength Effort- I always try my

best

• Season Highlight: Winning the county

cup semi-final

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• Name: Louis

• Year: 7

• Sports played at GMS: Rugby, Hockey,

Boys Fitness, Cross Country, Basketball, Football,

Rowing

• Main Sport and position: Rugby - right

wing

• Favourite player and why Freddie - great team

player, always passes well.

• Skill strength: Speed

• Life skill strength: Resilience and enthusiasm

• Season Highlight: There is so many to choose

from! Rowing at the Olympic Park, playing rugby

for the first time and realising I loved it, scoring a

try whilst playing in a tournament with year 8, to

name a few. I have really enjoyed being able to try

lots of new sports.

• Name: Edwin

• Year : 8

• Sports played at GMS: Rugby

• Main Sport and position: Rugby prop

• Favourite player and why?: Alun Wyn Jones as he

is a very good captain and always tries his best to

lead his team to victory.

• Skill strength: Powerful running and

working hard.

• Life skill strength: Creativity and stoicism.

• Season Highlight: Playing in the county

tournament as I felt I played my best in those games.

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PE Department Staff Sport Covid 19

Staff Profiles - what have the GMS taff been doing during the Covid 19 lock down to maintain their

mental and physical well-being?

• Name Mr Horler

• Sports during Covid 19 Dog Walking, Running, Cycling, Table Tennis

• Challenge to myself To stick to a regular fitness programme by September

• Best time/distance/speed so far Struggled to maintain without regular sport

• Training regime Alternating running with strength exercises

• Will they reach their target More likely now it’s public

• Advice to students Persevere and never give up on your dreams.

• Name Mr Taylor

• Sports during Covid 19 Golf, Running, Practice kicking at goal (rugby)

• Challenge to myself Get my handicap back down to under 15

• Best time/distance/speed so far Golf handicap is currently at 20

• Training regime Golf three times a week. Running and kicking once a week.

• Will they reach their target Depending on how much practice I get, hopefully!

• Advice to students Find a good balance with what you’re doing. Being too

repetitive can be boring!

PE Department – Legends of GMS PE

A review of a career in GMS PE, depicted by two of our most talented students, who talk us through their sporting experi-

ences at GMS.

IMMY SPOONER

Immy typiies the model GMS PE student. She is

incredibly resilient, due to her nature of being extremely

diligent. If Immy wants to accomplish something, she

does not stop striving for this achievement until she

has succeeded. Immy is hugely reliable, which makes

her an asset to all of the many sports teams she has

been part of. Above all, Immy is incredibly polite; she is

gracious in victory and defeat, as well as demonstrating

a consistently positive attitude. I consider her to be a

fantastic role model for all.

Miss Porter

“My irst memory of PE at GMS was one of our irst ever lessons. We were doing the alternate wall toss in the

sports hall and I just looked around and thought to myself “I quite like it here”. Having had a positive experience

of PE straight away, I joined the netball club. I always quite liked netball and running around doing physical

activity, so I thought I’d give it ago. This was the irst extracurricular activity I took part in, which I still do now and

became one of my GCSE PE sports.

I went on a school hockey tour around Christmas time in Year 7, but I hadn’t actually joined the hockey team. I

think there were more spaces available to go on the tour, so I went. I felt a bit bad that I’d taken advantage of the

tour but hadn’t been to the hockey club yet, so I joined hockey in the January of year 7. I loved it! I joined Marlow

Hockey Club and now represent the county as well – all because of one tour!

Sport at GMS deinitely helped me to make friends. It also encouraged me to try new things that I wouldn’t have

done before. Throughout my 5 years, as well as hockey and netball, I have played badminton, rounders, cricket

and also competed regularly in athletics, within multiple diferent disciplines. I will give anything a go.

I have loved athletics. I am still the Year 7 record holder for the 300m! I am quite unique in that I am happy

to run, jump and throw. My main events are 300m, triple jump and shot putt. My favourite is the triple jump

because I like that there’s lots of diferent parts to it, so lots you can work on to improve. I also love being able to

PE

PE LAURIE SUTCLIFFE

Laurie is a modest student, yet he

performs at the highest level both

practically and theoretically. He exudes

an air of calm in his approach, however

there is an incredibly determined and

iercely competitive sprit at work when

Laurie is striving towards a goal. In

addition to these qualities, that will see

Laurie be successful in all that he does, he

is a very pleasant and polite student, who

has a fun nature and clever sense of humour. He has been an asset to the PE department with

his contribution to the extra-curricular teams and as a very positive role model in and around

the PE department for both his own and other year groups.

Mr S Goodright

“I couldn’t believe my luck when I started at GMS as my form room was located in the Redgrave Centre and my form teacher

was a PE teacher, Miss Towe. Having come from a very small school, with literally no sports facilities and not enough children

per year to even do team sports, it was a great start for me. In form-time we would have “fun Friday” doing activities in the

sports hall which allowed us to get to know one another better in a less academic environment.

Because I had played football outside of my primary school I joined the school football club as soon as I started in Year 7. This

was a great way for me to meet new people (especially when I knew very few people in the year and everyone else seemed to

know each other.) During the summer term I took part in the athletics and tennis club - these have always been my preferred

sports. Since I was in year 6, I have been a member of the WSEH Athletics club and my local tennis club outside of school,

so this was a great way for me to do even more of the sports that I enjoy the most. One of the best things at GMS, is that

during our PE lessons we are encouraged to try a wide range of diferent sports, some of which I would never have considered

otherwise. Surprisingly, I really liked playing handball and badminton and joined the clubs. I managed to avoid cross country

at all costs!

The sports facilities at GMS are amazing and the teachers encourage everyone, no matter what their level or ability. This has

helped me with my own conidence, not just in PE but overall. The environment that the school has created is fully inclusive

and we encourage one another to do our best. Each of the PE staf have their own specialist sport; Miss Porter, hockey, Mr

Goodright, rugby and athletics, Mr Higgins, football... they are all incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and competitive. We

have seen their competitive spirit come out during lock-down with the tasks they have all been taking part in.

I am not the best at sitting still for long periods of time, so core PE has been a huge beneit. I chose GCSE PE as one of

my options, to help me understand more about my own itness, how best to progress and reach my potential, and most

importantly how to avoid injury. I have found the theory side of the subject really interesting, there is a good crossover with

what we studied in Biology too.

Over the last few years I have particularly enjoyed competing locally in the GMS kit, against my friends at other schools. In

district competitions, I have won gold in 100m, 400m and hurdles for the school and been a inalist in 200m and triple jump.

But I was most proud to have held Schools Country Champion at 100m hurdles for two years in a row. The teachers have

always really encouraged us. Mr Goodright was ecstatic when the Year 10 boys won the District last year!

In year 9, I qualiied at 80m Hurdles to compete in the English Schools Athletics Competition. GMS funded the trip to the

Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, allowing me to compete for our county. I was very proud of my achievement.

immediately see how far you’ve jumped – you really feel the power during the event!

I chose to do GCSE PE, because I really enjoyed the theory that was incorporated into our year 9 lessons. I was really

interest in the body, movements and muscles etc. This has developed further throughout the course, so I’ve chosen

to study A Level PE next year. I am a bit upset that our GCSE exams have been cancelled because I would have loved

to feel the satisfaction of opening the envelope having achieved the grades I wanted. Having said that, I know that I

will deserve grades I achieve, because they will relect two years of hard work and that’s all I can really do now. I will

be staying at GMS next year and want to go to university after 6th form, but I’m not sure what I want to study yet.

My best moment in a GMS playing shirt has to be inishing 3rd at the Indoor Hockey Regional Finals, which we

played in this year. Just being there was surreal and I loved being the underdogs. People really didn’t expect us to

do so well, so it was great to prove people wrong and show what you can achieve if you put your mind to it. Usually

I am defender, so I loved playing indoor because Miss Porter started playing me up front and I scored lots of goals

throughout the season, which was really fun and very diferent to what I usually experience on a hockey pitch!

Although this tournament brought me my best moment, it also brought my worst. We lost to Cranleigh in the semi-

inal having dominated the game. If we’d won we’d have qualiied for the National Finals. But we showed what our

team is all about, by picking ourselves up to win the 3rd/4th playof.

Although the Regional Finals were a brilliant experience, my favourite tournament to play in was the District Hockey

Tournament. We won it a few times and it was great because it was really relaxed and there was no pressure. Having

said that, I also loved the District Netball Tournament because Wycombe Abbey gave us an orange juice and a KitKat!

PE and sport at school has developed my communication skills through playing team sports and I also learnt the

value of teamwork. In team sports everyone is behind you if you make a mistake, which is such a positive feeling. The

team environment also helped me to develop leadership skills and taught me that everyone has an important role

to play. The most important thing I’ve established from playing sport is resilience. I tried out for the county hockey

team a number of times before I got selected. I just thought “you know what, I’m going to try again, I’m not a quitter”.

I think this is one of my best qualities, I will practice for hours and hours to get better, which I did with my shot putt

last summer. I wanted to improve my PB, so I went out and practiced twice a week for the whole term, even when all

of our competitions had inished.

An athlete who has particularly inspired me is Adebayo Akinfenwa, who plays football for Wycombe Wanderers.

When he was younger he was told he was too fat to play football, but he “shut down all the haters” and worked hard

to become the professional footballer that he is now. He’s now one of the best footballers at the club.

Since being in lockdown, I have been doing lots of dog walks. We got a new puppy right at the beginning of lockdown,

which was a surprise for me and my sister. We’ve also been going out on bike rides, doing workouts in the garden

and started family yoga. In addition to physical activity, I have been trying to keep my mind active too. I have read

the Secret Race, which is about Lance Armstrong and doping in the Tour de France. I didn’t realise how sport could

be. I can see why people used to love Lance but, knowing what he did, I think it’s disgusting! I’m also going to read

The Dirtiest Race in History. I ind this hidden side of sport fascinating, so I’m using my time to read more about it, in

addition to doing the KS5 transition project set by the PE department.

If I had one bit of advice to give to any students starting in year 7, it would be to try everything. You can’t decide what

you’re good at, or what you’ll enjoy, until you’ve tried them all. I’d like to continue playing sport forever and that all

started here”.

By Immy Spooner

PE I always really enjoy sports day at the school. It is always brilliant as everyone comes together to support their house

- I had to wait until Year 10 before “Endurance” actually won though!

I haven’t really had any negative experiences at GMS and I can’t really think of any ‘worst moments’, but like most

people, I always ind it frustrating when I haven’t competed to my best ability. My one regret is that I have never been

able to persuade Mr Goodright (ex-400m Olympic hopeful) to a race on the track; another reason why I am hoping

to take A Level PE next year!

I admire a number of athletes and have been lucky enough to see a couple of International Diamond League

competitions in the London Olympic Stadium. I am currently following the progress of Rai Benjamin, who at the age

of 22, is already the 3rd fastest 400m hurdler of all time.

My ultimate plan is to continue my education and athletics at an American University - hopefully with a sports

scholarship. My plans for 6th form at GMS are uncertain as I was going to consider which subjects to take based on

my GCSE exam results. Whatever subjects I take, they will support my irst choice; PE A Level.

By Laurie Sutclife

PE Department – Legends of GMS PE - THROWBACK PHOTOS

Throw back photos - in 5 years a lot can change...is your face of yesteryear in this space?

AND FINALLY....

Please remember

the social distancing

rules which are still

staying 2m apart from

other people you

are not living with.

The most important

thing we can do is

to stay alert,

control the virus,

and in doing so,

save lives.

Great Marlow School

Bobmore Lane

Marlow Bucks

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A FOCUS ON ROAD SAFETY

Thankfully, the ‘lockdown’ we have

endured is gradually starting to ease,

with many people able to return to

work and school; there has been a

phased return for some GMS students

this week.

The weather has been consistently

warm, sunny and bright for quite some

time now: officially, we have just had the

sunniest spring on record! Consequently

many people have been able to enjoy

the outdoors and their local public

spaces.

One of the inevitable consequences of

this happening is that our roads have

become much busier. All pedestrians

who have become used to walking in

roads, to observe social-distancing

rules, will have to stop doing so, as this is

no longer a safe option. All cyclists have

to take care now that there are more

vehicles using the roads. The number

CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY

During the weekend of 8th-11th

May, there was an indoor Rowing

Challenge between Great Britain,

Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Rowers from all four countries had

to row as far as possible in 1 minute.

of cyclists on the roads dramatically

increased during lockdown, I have no

doubt that many of you cycled as a

way to exercise. GMS is asking you to

be careful as a pedestrian or cyclist as

motorised traffic increases, because not

all drivers are as aware of pedestrians or

cyclists as they should be.

We therefore ask all our students to be

aware of the highway code: the rules

that ensure safety. Use the links below

to remind yourself of good practice

when walking, cycling, waiting for a bus

and being a passenger in a car. Do have

a look at them as they contain really

valuable advice:

https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/

cool-not-cool/

https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/

see-think-speak/

In overall terms, GB came top, not

surprising given the much larger

team, but in terms of average metres

per rower, NZ were clear winners

with 316.4 m vs GB at 304.9 in second

place.

On an individual level, however, Emily

Downing performance trumped all

other competitors: Emily’s achieved

an amazing score of 319m, making

her the Gold Medalist for WJ14 ( Year

9 girls), a huge 5 metres ahead of her

next rival from Australia.

To prove she is not just a sprint

powerhouse, Emily also established a

new British record for her age group,

which has been certified by Concept

2. Emily is clearly an athlete with

tremendous potential and we look

forward to seeing continue to develop

over the coming years.

https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/cool-not-cool/

https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/cool-not-cool/

https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/see-think-speak/

https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/see-think-speak/

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