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The traditional Thomas ills ay assemblies always enable us to re ect on the heritage which underpins the school. Later this year we will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Thomas ills igh School, following the amalgamation of ills Grammar School and Framlingham odern School in

9 9. These predecessor schools provide a strong foundation, as well as rich traditions and values. In the assembly I said that I am sure Thomas ills would be proud of the school named after him. I am equally proud of our pupils and staff who have surpassed themselves in so many ways. There is a real purpose and energy about the school. This can be seen both within and beyond the classroom.

ecently, I was privileged to accompany eighty pupils on the Battlefields Trip. Their a tude and focus was exemplary. Our school motto, included in our school badge, is eritas temporis filia - Truth is the daughter of time. It's a great motto. Learning is a search for truth. Time is an important source for truth. Taking the time to become involved, and the learning of new knowledge and skills are very beneficial. Learning does not just take place in the classroom. uring revision or on school trips, new connections and understandings can be made. I remain indebted to the support of parents and the hard work of staff who ensure that pupils can benefit from a first class education. Proud though we are of the past, we have every reason to go into 2 9 with confidence and optimism. Philip Hurst, Headteacher

This can be seen both within and beyond the classroom.

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Choosing to study a language was the single best decision I made at school to help me get to where I am today, years since leaving T S. I chose to study German at GCSE, and then at A Level, at the time just because I enjoyed it and with an unrelated career path in mind. I had little appreciation of the career opportunities it could and would bring me. I enjoyed it so much I then decided to study German at the niversity of Warwick where the opportunities to which languages could lead became clearer to me. pon graduation I joined an international financial data company, where I am now responsible for global marketing, and who at the time of joining were looking to grow within German-speaking Europe. What became abundantly obvious to me after leaving university was how graduates with a second language were a cut above the rest and demand for candidates with language skills was high. Even for jobs where foreign languages aren’t an essential requirement, candidates with them have the competitive edge and are more highly rated than those who don’t. Studying a language doesn’t just teach you language skills, it teaches you an appreciation of different cultures and analytical and problem-solving skills. ou’ll become more comfortable dealing with unfamiliar situations, and discover new experiences – music, literature, cuisine and film.

y university classmates have gone on to work for international companies, become lawyers, teachers, intelligence o cers, translators and some even live abroad. Like me, they got there by taking the first step of choosing to study a language at school and opening the door to a world of opportunities. Kristin Mazurkewicz, former Thomas Mills High School pupil

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This term so far we have learned a lot about doing business using the German language – we have learned how to apply for jobs in Germany, we have looked at organisation charts for German companies, we have researched the minimum wage, and why it is important, and we have even made our own business cards.

Additionally, we have been learning about how speaking another language like German can help us find a better and more well-paid job. One of the homework activities I have done this term is ‘Why are languages important?’ Whilst undertaking this task I found a lot of facts and information, some of which are really fascinating. For example, it can help to speak the language when visiting overseas for work, or for personal reasons. Learning a language can strengthen and exercise the mind and finally you can potentially command a higher salary if you can speak a foreign language.

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At the end of last term students and staff were invited to submit a poem inspired

by the theme of heroes. Although the theme itself arose from the November anniversary of the First World War Armistice, entrants were able to experiment with, develop, and modify their ideas to write about any type of hero – from family

and friends to inspiring public personalities. Esme Broadbent, English Department

The winning pupil entry can be found, read and enjoyed here and the winning staff poem on the next page.

1st place: Jade Bishop (Y9)

‘Heroes of our today’

All around me, Bodies broken. Their weak cries, Silently spoken.

Smoke from fires Fills men’s lungs. As stars fill the skies From the enemy’s guns.

The cold wet filth Fills men’s boots. As to my fallen comrades We all salute.

unning over my body Is the torture of lice. As at our feet Feed the oversi ed mice.

en inch at gunshot That constantly fills their ears, Because lying in a pool of blood Are my slowly ro ng peers.

any a-times, I’ve had a brush with death. But some greet him happily, As they take their last breath.

These were the lives Of the unfortunate souls Whose futures lay ahead, Whose lives were stole.

They put themselves in danger, And fought through the dismay. And for giving their lives for our country, They are the heroes of our today.

At the end of last term students and staff were invited to submit a poem inspired by the theme of heroes. Although the theme itself arose from the November anniversary of the First World War Armistice, entrants were able to experiment with, develop, and modify their ideas to write about any type of hero


The winning pupil entry can be found, read and enjoyed here and the winning staff

Last term saw another successful Book Week here at Thomas ills igh School. Pupils Sam Barrett Fe, odie Stace Ba and osh Tyrrell Fe produced a wonderful film interviewing staff and pupils about their favourite books, their reading habits and why reading is so important. Every year group had an assembly with sixth form students sharing their views and reading from books they enjoy.

any thanks to Crispin Peet APo, Georgia arris S i, oe ardy NFl, Lucy orris S i and Barney opkins 2APo for their excellent assemblies.

In their English lessons pupils were treated to stories read by staff from across the curriculum, and the book swap was very successful, with many pupils taking home a new literary treasure! any thanks to Cydney Barge e o and Abi Taylor-Balls PBu for managing the stall so well.

ear enjoyed ‘Speed ating’ sessions in the library during their English lessons, where they were able to explore many different books and then chose their favourite to read. The library was transformed into the ills Bistro for ear , complete with candlelight and tablecloths as they tried the different courses of the book. The Book Week Cake Stall was a huge success again this year, with some ama ing cakes that were delicious! Congratulations to the winners – Lauren-Elise Bennington, Trinity Collins and Lucy a lewood, all 9EBr. Well done and a big thank you to all staff and pupils involved. The best week of the year – Book Week! Sara Peers, English Department Some of the fabulous cakes made by students for our Book Week Cake Stall

BOOK WEEK

As you are aware, we are currently at the beginning of our new exciting fundraising project to update our science labs. Nearly forty members of staff are preparing their walking gear to take on the Yorkshire Dales classic Three

Peak Challenge. Staff are aiming to climb the three highest peaks, taking approximately up to 12 hours: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the iver ibble, in the orkshire ales National Park. Climbing each peak in turn, and walking from the foot of one mountain to the next, they will walk approximately 24.5 miles

. km and the ascent is 2 ft m . Organised walks have been taking place at weekends, led by ane Wheeler, using the Suffolk countryside as a training ground. The challenge itself will take place between Saturday 25th May - Monday 27th May 2019. If you would like to sponsor your teachers, then please contact rs itchell on 2 2 9 . See how they did in the next edition of Outlook. Keep an eye out for the numerous events taking place this year to support the Fab Labs appeal. Steve Peters, Head of Science

S a winner Miss ale

Inside Cell Number 5 Crushed, like the fragile wing Of a butter y under a careless foot, Her body sinews, Twisted and taut, The cold wall digging into her delicate skin, Like the needles of her tormentors’ nails. They will come With their beatings And their taunts, Their long, twisted pipe Forcing sustenance. She quivers, Small but determined.

aising her stiff neck, The coals of the cause Alight in her beaten-down chest. The gorgon refusing to be slain. A history to be changed and a vote to be gained.

Year 8 Visit to University of Cambridge

10 Year 8 students were chosen to participate in a Modern Foreign Language day held at the University of Cambridge. The focus of the day was on the benefits of learning languages and how they can help in later life. We heard five language ambassadors from the niversity talk about their studies and their plans for the future. After lunch we had a guided tour of Selwyn College and learned about student life there. We thought it was very grand and it reminded us a bit of a arry Potter set! The day gave us a new perspective on languages and their importance. We have many options in life if we have a language skill. We thank Mr Heath, Mrs O’Malley and Tabea Krämer for taking us. Tom le an er, M h ie esling, i




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At the end of last term students and staff were invited to submit a poem inspired

by the theme of heroes. Although the theme itself arose from the November anniversary of the First World War Armistice, entrants were able to experiment with, develop, and modify their ideas to write about any type of hero – from family


The winning pupil entry can be found, read and enjoyed here and the winning staff poem on the next page.

1st place: Jade Bishop (Y9)

‘Heroes of our today’

All around me, Bodies broken. Their weak cries, Silently spoken.

Smoke from fires Fills men’s lungs. As stars fill the skies From the enemy’s guns.

The cold wet filth Fills men’s boots. As to my fallen comrades We all salute.

unning over my body Is the torture of lice. As at our feet Feed the oversi ed mice.

en inch at gunshot That constantly fills their ears, Because lying in a pool of blood Are my slowly ro ng peers.

any a-times, I’ve had a brush with death. But some greet him happily, As they take their last breath.

These were the lives Of the unfortunate souls Whose futures lay ahead, Whose lives were stole.

They put themselves in danger, And fought through the dismay. And for giving their lives for our country, They are the heroes of our today.

Last term saw another successful Book Week here at Thomas ills igh School. Pupils Sam Barrett Fe, odie Stace Ba and osh Tyrrell Fe produced a wonderful film interviewing staff and pupils about their favourite books, their reading habits and why reading is so important. Every year group had an assembly with sixth form students sharing their views and reading from books they enjoy.

any thanks to Crispin Peet APo, Georgia arris S i, oe ardy NFl, Lucy orris S i and Barney opkins 2APo for their excellent assemblies.

In their English lessons pupils were treated to stories read by staff from across the curriculum, and the book swap was very successful, with many pupils taking home a new literary treasure! any thanks to Cydney Barge e o and Abi Taylor-Balls PBu for managing the stall so well.

ear enjoyed ‘Speed ating’ sessions in the library during their English lessons, where they were able to explore many different books and then chose their favourite to read. The library was transformed into the ills Bistro for ear , complete with candlelight and tablecloths as they tried the different courses of the book. The Book Week Cake Stall was a huge success again this year, with some ama ing cakes that were delicious! Congratulations to the winners – Lauren-Elise Bennington, Trinity Collins and Lucy a lewood, all 9EBr. Well done and a big thank you to all staff and pupils involved. The best week of the year – Book Week! Sara Peers, English Department Some of the fabulous cakes made by students for our Book Week Cake Stall

BOOK WEEK


Peak Challenge. Staff are aiming to climb the three highest peaks, taking approximately up to 12 hours: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the iver ibble, in the orkshire ales National Park. Climbing each peak in turn, and walking from the foot of one mountain to the next, they will walk approximately 24.5 miles

. km and the ascent is 2 ft m . Organised walks have been taking place at weekends, led by ane Wheeler, using the Suffolk countryside as a training ground. The challenge itself will take place between Saturday 25th May - Monday 27th May 2019. If you would like to sponsor your teachers, then please contact rs itchell on 2 2 9 . See how they did in the next edition of Outlook. Keep an eye out for the numerous events taking place this year to support the Fab Labs appeal. Steve Peters, Head of Science

As you are aware, we are currently at the beginning of our new exciting fundraising project to update our

Nearly forty members of staff are

Peak Challenge. Staff are aiming to climb the three highest peaks, ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These peaks form part of the

S a winner Miss ale

Inside Cell Number 5 Crushed, like the fragile wing Of a butter y under a careless foot, Her body sinews, Twisted and taut, The cold wall digging into her delicate skin, Like the needles of her tormentors’ nails. They will come With their beatings And their taunts, Their long, twisted pipe Forcing sustenance. She quivers, Small but determined.

aising her stiff neck, The coals of the cause Alight in her beaten-down chest. The gorgon refusing to be slain. A history to be changed and a vote to be gained.


Peak Challenge. Staff are aiming to climb the three highest peaks, taking approximately up to 12 hours: Pen ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These peaks form part of the

Year 8 Visit to University of CambridgeYear 8 Visit to University of Cambridge

10 Year 8 students were chosen to participate in a Modern Foreign Language day held at the University of Cambridge. The focus of the day was on the benefits of learning languages and how they can help in later life. We heard five language ambassadors from the niversity talk about their studies and their plans for the future. After lunch we had a guided tour of Selwyn College and learned about student life there. We thought it was very grand and it reminded us a bit of a arry Potter set! The day gave us a new perspective on languages and their importance. We have many options in life if we have a language skill. We thank Mr Heath, Mrs O’Malley and Tabea Krämer for taking us. Tom le an er, M h ie esling, i

With Christmas fast approaching its worth taking a moment to think of the potential hazards facing our beloved pets.DANGEROUS FOODSChocolate Chocolate is one of the most common poisons around this time of year. Chocolate contains theobromine and as well as being toxic to dogs it is also toxic to cats, rabbits and rodents. The levels of theobromine varies considerably depending on the type of chocolate i.e. milk or dark. The symptoms of chocolate poisoning include: vomiting, diarrhoea and hyperactivity. Grapes, Raisins, Currants and Sultanas Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants can cause kidney failure in dogs. The quantity needed to cause a problem varies greatly between individuals – some dogs can eat large quantities without any ill-effects while others develop kidney failure after only eating a few. There have been cases of cats developing kidney failure after eating raisins, so they too may be susceptible.It is important to remember Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, and mince pies all contain raisins, currants and sultanas.

Nuts Nuts are a common treat around Christmas time, but peanuts and macadamia nuts can cause gastrointestinal upset in some pets. Other symptoms include twitching, weakness, muscle spasm, agitation, depression and fever.Onions, Garlic, Leeks and Shallots These can cause toxicity even when cooked. Symptoms include gastrointestinal upset and anaemia. Foods to avoid include onion gravy, stuffing and nut roasts.Leftovers/scraps Whilst these may not be poisonous they may cause digestive upset and result in vomiting and or diarrhoea. Bones if eaten can splinter and may cause an obstruction requiring surgery to remove, so are best avoided! Overindulging could lead to potentially fatal bloat, so give treats sparingly.

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The school’s events to mark the commemoration of the First World War began with an evening of music and poetry at St ichael’s church in

October. This provided both members of the school and audience an opportunity to re ect on the legacy of this dreadful con ict. The concert began with the school orchestra performing On Banks of Green Willow by composer George Butterworth who was killed during the war. usic by Gurney and aughan Williams also featured, as did ark Blatchly’s For the Fallen written for chorus, organ and trumpet. Lower sixth student Sam Bell composed a most poignant piece for Chamber Orchestra which was very well received. Richard Hanley, Director of Music

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Walking Tour Experience Our walking tour of Framlingham was to commemorate the end of the First World War which ended on th November 9 . The tour covered the stories of twelve different soldiers and their families from Framlingham who fought in this war. A group of sixth form students researched the lives of those soldiers, writing a presentation to give to younger pupils. Our group looked at George Eagle with particular focus on his mother, ary Ann Girling, who was a washer woman after her husband passed away - she also had to take on a five-year-old boarder to make ends meet. This suggests that this child was most likely an orphan. What we found particularly interesting was how hard ary Ann Girling’s life would have been as a single mother in the early 9 s. She would have struggled with money, food and looking after her many children, four of whom went off to war. George was the only one of her sons to die in the war and she would have received a telegram informing her of this.

eaths from war would have really affected a small community like Framlingham and this possibly explains why the people of Framlingham decided to have the war memorial in the churchyard and not in the centre of town. ost of our information came from census records which showed how large the average family was. Photos were also an important part of our study. They allowed us to place people around Framlingham and illustrate our presentations to the year sevens, eights and sixth formers. The groups of pupils and students walked around Framlingham listening to twelve different speeches in areas relating to the particular soldier. This included College oad, arket ill and St ichael’s Churchyard. The experience allowed us to appreciate the sacrifices made by those in the war and the fact it was local history made it even more poignant. The entire day was incredibly interesting and enjoyable for everyone involved. We were happy to take part in such an important and commemorative event. Anna Wray, NSh/CBr

9 was a hugely significant year and changed the very nature of the world we live in today. Commemorating key events from this year I hope has really helped students to learn and reconsider things which they may previously have taken for granted. The th anniversary of the end of the First World War was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect to history and was commemorated in a variety of ways. The school production and a special First World War concert at St ichael’s Church were thought- provoking and highly moving, showcasing again the talent of our pupils and students. The Battlefields Trip was re-established and it was great to see the way the pupils approached visiting sites of such significance. The First World War Focus ay on onday 2th November was another successful way the school brought the past to life for pupils and students. The entire school was involved, with departments working really hard to develop lessons based on the First World War. There was fabulous engagement shown by all year groups with pupils enjoying the different timetable but also the theme of the day.

ears and , alongside the sixth form, were able to go on a walking tour of Framlingham, hearing about the stories of members of the community from 9 - 9 . Former student ack Whittaker, who is now in the armed forces, taught drill in P.E. lessons, and paper artillery guns and periscopes were made in Science and .T. lessons. It is impossible to list the full array of fantastic lessons that were taught but I would like to thank all members of staff for making it a reality. In the end though, the whole purpose of the day, and the series of events to commemorate the First World War was to encourage students to consider what the world was like

years ago and how the lives of people in Framlingham, the country and even the entire world were affected. It is becoming increasingly di cult to understand these things as each year passes, and therefore it has become increasingly important to actively remember the events and the sacrifices that were made on our behalf. Alex Pope, Head of History

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Looking back, the Battlefields trip was educational and moving, yet thoroughly

enjoyable and a trip we will remember forever. espite the early starts and constantly moving about we still managed to appreciate every single thing we visited. The bus journey alone was an exceptionally entertaining experience. The teachers who accompanied us to France and Belgium were all lovely people and helped us if we needed anything. pon our arrival in France, we watched the beautiful sunrise behind meaningful historical locations relating to the First World War, particularly on The Somme Battlefield. Our tour guide, ichard, filled us with lots of historical facts as we passed monuments. Whilst at Thiepval, we searched among the names for

ones from Framlingham, whose pictures and stories were given to us in our booklets. Some of the ground around still remained the same as it had years ago. Next we visited Lochnagar Crater. It was mind-blowing to see the type of destruction that happened during the war - it was metres in diameter. We explored trenches that soldiers used in the war, and it gave us an insight in to the conditions in which they were living. Later in the day, we drove to Belgium and in the evening we witnessed the emotional Last Post Ceremony at the enin Gate, where we saw our fellow pupils, Sebastian Faversham and olly Foster, and r

urst lay a wreath at the memorial as part of the service. The next day we continued to explore pres, and it was shocking to discover no man’s land was only

metres wide in some areas. The atmosphere was eerie, because we were surrounded by mist, and it was very thought provoking to realise how brave soldiers lived in these conditions for many years. isiting Passchendaele and Tyne Cot cemetery were both unforgettable experiences. It was shocking to see the number of graves and realise the high number of brave soldiers who died. The German cemetery at Langemark was interesting and very different to the white

grave stones in the cemeteries cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. At the centre of the memorial was a mass grave, containing thousands of people, overlooked by the four bron e statues of the mourning soldiers. At Essex Farm, we saw the grave of a fifteen year old, . .Strudwick, who lost his life. The poem In Flanders Field was read whilst standing outside the medical bunkers. Overall, the battlefields trip was an ama ing experience, and everyone who made the trip a special couple of days deserves a lot of thanks. Izzie Carter, 10RTh and Darcy Grice, 10AGr

number of graves and realise the high number of brave soldiers who died. The German cemetery at Langemark was interesting and very different to the white

grave stones in the cemeteries cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. At the centre of the memorial was a mass grave, containing thousands of people, overlooked by the four bron e statues of the mourning soldiers. At Essex Farm, we saw the grave of a fifteen year

In was read whilst standing outside

Overall, the battlefields trip was an ama ing experience, and everyone who made the trip a

Looking back, the Battlefields trip was educational and moving, yet thoroughly

enjoyable and a trip we will remember forever. espite the early starts and constantly moving about we still managed to appreciate every single thing we visited. The bus journey alone was an exceptionally entertaining experience. The teachers who accompanied us to France and Belgium were all lovely people and helped us if we needed anything. pon our arrival in France, we watched the beautiful sunrise behind meaningful historical locations relating to the First World War, particularly on

educational and moving, yet thoroughly enjoyable and a trip we will remember forever. espite the early starts and constantly moving about we still managed to appreciate every single thing we visited. The bus journey alone was an exceptionally entertaining experience. The teachers who accompanied us to France and Belgium were all lovely people and helped us if we needed anything. pon our arrival in France, we watched the beautiful sunrise behind meaningful historical locations relating to the First World War, particularly on The Somme Battlefield. Our tour guide, ichard, filled us with lots of historical facts as we passed monuments. Whilst at Thiepval, we searched among the names for

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as we passed monuments. Whilst at Thiepval, we searched among the names for ones from Framlingham, whose pictures and stories were given to us in our booklets. Some of the ground around still remained the same as it had years ago. Next we visited Lochnagar Crater. It was minddestruction that happened during the war explored trenches that soldiers used in the war, and it gave us an insight in to the conditions in which they were living. Later in the day, we drove to Belgium and in the evening we witnessed the emotional Last Post Ceremony at the enin Gate, where we saw our fellow pupils, Sebastian Faversham and olly Foster, and r

urst lay a wreath at the memorial as part of the service. The next day we continued to explore pres, and it was shocking to discover no man

metres wide in some areas. The atmosphere was eerie, because we were surrounded by mist, and it was very thought provoking to realise how brave soldiers lived in these conditions for many years. isiting Passchendaele and Tyne Cot cemetery were both unforgettable experiences. It was shocking to see the number of graves and realise the high number of brave soldiers who died. The German cemetery at Langemark was interesting and very different to the white

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as we passed monuments. Whilst at Thiepval, we searched among the names for ones from Framlingham, whose pictures and stories were given to us in our booklets. Some of the ground around still remained the same as it had years ago. Next we visited Lochnagar Crater. It was minddestruction that happened during the war

Commonwealth War Graves Commission. At the centre of the memorial was a mass grave, containing thousands of people, overlooked by the four bron e statues of the mourning soldiers. At Essex Farm, we saw the grave of a fifteen year old, . .Strudwick, who lost his life. The poem Flanders Field the medical bunkers.Overall, the battlefields trip was an ama ing experience, and everyone who made the trip a special couple of days deserves a lot of thanks.Izzie Carter, 10RTh and Darcy Grice, 10AGr

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Before being asked to write a review of Oh! What a Lovely War, I was very unsure whether I should attend. I was concerned that it would not meet my expectations set by the excellent and emotional

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was thought provoking and exciting. Oh! What a Lovely War exceeded all my expectations; it was entertaining from beginning to end. The story was compelling and gripping, and it was clear the audience were utterly engaged from the very start. The actors, despite the fast-paced nature of the scenes, managed to show real depth in their characters and proceeded to make us laugh one moment and cry the next.

They evoked real and raw emotion from the audience, as we saw satirical attacks on key political figures of the First World War, as well as a clear respect for those who lost their lives. No ‘World’ War could be complete without an international air, which manifested itself in the cast’s accents. Executed with confidence and skill, they transported us to France, Germany, ussia and the S. The offering of other national perspectives made sure we didn’t accept a one-sided narrative of the First World War. We saw all people as just that people. A perfect example of this parallelism was shown through the reading of propaganda in both English and German newspapers. Both peoples were exposed to terrible stories of the other; it is no wonder we ended up fighting. The play, which maintained a mostly chipper tone throughout, included many hilarious moments, none more than the scene of the rill Sergeant unter Goddard attempting to whip his new recruits into functioning soldiers. The surprising level of volume in his orders caught the recruits and the audience! off-guard, leading to terrified responses from the young men, and roaring laughter from the audience. All moments of the production were perfectly complemented by the lighting and projection, which really set the mood. The projection of photos and text onto the background was so cleverly matched to the time period, as it brought an element of early 2 th Century silent films into the production. The sound and lighting crew, under the leadership of the incredible rs Goodwin, made sure every member had their moment, and every moment was perfect. No Thomas ills production can be considered without addressing the music. r anley always conducts the band so

perfectly and this was no exception. They transitioned so perfectly between the chipper and the melancholic numbers, se ng the mood before the scene unfolded on stage. The combined efforts between the band and the singing of the

cast created something truly breath-taking and, in some cases, tear-jerking. I am not embarrassed to say that I shed a tear during the final number as osh Peat sang so melli uously, which created an opportunity to re ect respec ully on the events. It was a perfect antithetical moment to end such an amusing night. After seeing this production, I believe I have learned some very important things. Primarily, I should never doubt the T S team and cast, as they will always produce something excellent and emotional Secondly, it has made me realise that remembrance shouldn’t

only occur in sadness and silence; we should remember vocally, and be happy for what we have now, because of what had to happen then. Reviewed by Joseph Peck, 12DHa

se ng the mood before the scene unfolded on stage. The combined efforts between the band and the singing of the cast created something truly breathembarrassed to say that I shed a tear during the final number as osh Peat sang so melli uously, which created an opportunity to re ect respec ully on the events. It was a melli uously, which created an opportunity to re ect respec ully on the events. It was a perfect antithetical moment to end such an amusing night.After seeing this production, I believe I have learned some very important things. Primarily, I should never doubt the T S team and cast, as they will always produce something excellent and emotional

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Over the Christmas holidays we led a large student team from both year groups in the tidying and decorating of the sixth form common room. It was carried out over two days of our holiday. The aim was to help improve everyone’s experience of sixth form life by making it a friendlier and more pleasant environment while adding a personal touch. Now our sixth form common room has a fresh coat of paint and has been cleaned from top to bottom, we intend to carry on by replacing the oor and furniture, hopefully making it an even nicer hub of sixth form life. Our plans for refurbishment were always discussed among our peers which made it a really social event that showed how well Thomas Mills students can work together. We were also lucky enough to have generous contributions from local businesses, without which we could never have completed our goal. It was really amazing to see how hardworking the students were and how willing everyone was to join in and get their hands dirty. The common room is now a nice place to be. Anna Wray, 13NSh/CBr and Ben Newton, 13SPe

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Recently 8 teams of pupils from Farlingaye High School, Alde Valley Academy, Framlingham College and Thomas Mills High School came together to compete in an Everyday Physics Presentation Evening. Each

team was asked to give a presentation on ‘Physics from the world around them.’ The topics ranged from fabulous ants to understanding why ice oats. All of the teams were excellent, showing a keen interest in their chosen topic and Physics as a whole. The event was held to mark the beginning of a partnership between the four schools under the Ogden Trust. The Ogden Trust aims to increase the uptake of Physics amongst pupils post- , particularly those from under-represented groups. The Trust supports schools, projects and programmes that are committed to enhancing teaching and learning in Physics. Through collaborative partnerships, enrichment and enhancement activities, working with families, developing career awareness and supporting teacher CP , the Trust wants more students to develop a Physics identity – to believe they can be a scientist and to see what studying Physics can mean to them. This is the first of many events to be held this academic year and beyond as part of the partnership. The next is a space afternoon and starga ing evening to be held at Thomas ills igh School in the Spring Term. We are all looking forward to the opportunities this exciting new partnership will hold for the students involved. We believe that that this is the best approach to raise the profile of Physics in our area. Barnaby Carless, Science Department

I think it was an ama ing evening because you felt like a real scientist. y mum enjoyed it as well and thought it was a great opportunity. y favourite team was the two boys from Farlingaye as they had an ama ing amount of energy and I learnt a lot from them. They deserved to win. Overall I really enjoyed myself and I hope to have something like it again. Tilly Brown, 8BCa Overall, I think that the event was a great success with lots of Physics being shared within the schools. It also gave the people who have not discovered Physics an opportunity to work on projects. Tom Alexander, 8MAh

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It was a busy first term of the year for sport at Thomas ills igh School with over a hundred fixtures and tournaments involving our teams. The ear s made a blistering start to their time in the school with convincing wins in football, including a - victory

over Ormiston enes, seeing them through to the rd round of the 2 county cup. The boys football team will also be looking forward to a rd round fixture against Castle anor later this term. The and netball teams gave a great account of themselves at the area tournaments, coming rd in both. eanwhile, in rugby the older boys have played their county tournaments at and level and both managed to come th against stiff opposition. ears , and 9 will compete in their county tournaments this term and all are looking forward to it eagerly. The hockey teams will also be involved in plenty of action this term with cup matches and county tournaments approaching quickly. As ever, we had huge involvement in Inter-house tournaments before Christmas with literally hundreds of students representing their houses in football and netball. This time it was Pembroke who dominated, winning both junior and senior football as well as intermediate and senior netball. itcham were victorious in junior netball with some bright young stars on show in ear and , while Fit roy won a thrilling penalty shoot-out to take the intermediate football title. For the first time we also had a junior girls -a-side football tournament, with Arundel winning after days of hard-fought matches. This term sees the badminton, rugby, hockey as well as cross country trophies contested in what we’re sure will bring out the competitive streak in many. Alan Crean, PE Department

played their county tournaments at and level and both managed to come th against stiff opposition. ears , and 9 will compete in their county tournaments this term and all are looking forward to it eagerly. The hockey teams will also be involved in plenty of action this term with cup matches and

house tournaments before Christmas with literally hundreds of students representing their houses in football and netball. This time it was Pembroke who dominated, winning both junior and senior football as well as intermediate and senior netball. itcham were victorious in junior netball with some bright young stars on show in ear and , while Fit roy won a thrilling penalty

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Last summer our ear 2s and s journeyed to Snowdonia to complete their Gold uke of Edinburgh expeditions. The Gold award involves four days’ navigation and four nights’ camping, some of which take place as a wild camp, when participants camp in wild country and not at a campsite. Both ear teams chose to summit Snowdon on day one of their expedition. The photo left shows both groups at the top and still smiling. In October we held the Awards Evening for the

uke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and

invited over participants to collect their Bron e and Silver awards. It was an inspirational evening with guest speaker, Sam Crimp, speaking about his epic journey from Framlingham to athmandu on foot to raise money for the local charity Annie’s Challenge. Participants also shared their work on their expedition aims and things they have learnt and enjoyed whilst completing their award. This school year sees the largest Gold cohort yet of students rising to the challenge. Sabrina Miller, Duke of Edinburgh Award Co-ordinator

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