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Springfield Geography Trip, Naples, Italy

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NAPLES

Portsmouth Book Awards

In April some of the Year 10 GCSE Geography pupils visited Naples. The trip was a great learning experience which enhanced pupils’ learning; fieldwork abroad has many advantages, not least of which is the added stimulus and excitement of a totally new environment and the opportunity to witness first hand some of the topics covered in the classroom. The trip provided lots of real life examples pupils can use for the GCSE Geography course. Some of the highlights included:  Day 1 - Gelato making demonstration gave us an insight into local industries. We also had some time exploring Sorrento to look at the impact of tourism on the local area.  Day 2 - Pompeii - to find out about the impact of volcanic eruptions within a historical context. Vesuvius in the afternoon - we climbed to the crater and found out about past eruptions, the evacuation plan and monitoring.  Day 3 - Capri - a chairlift trip to the top of Capri to view the amazing coastal features as well as exploring the town of Capri and tourism in the local area.  Day 4 - Solfatara - an active volcano where we saw steam coming out of the fumaroles and the ground bubbling! Mrs Parker, Teacher of Geography Below are some pupil comments. “My favourite part of the trip was our visit to Capri, the crossing from the main land was not too choppy and the weather made it enjoyable to look around.” Liv Beynon (10E) “Naples was such a great experience. We walked up a volcano, stood in the crater of one, travelled on a boat to Capri and took a chairlift up to the highest point on the island. We had a gelato making demonstration and enjoyed a tour of Pompeii - all in four days! I would love to go back again.” Milo Baker (10N) “I believe the best place to visit was Mount Vesuvius because the view at the top was stunning, although it was a long walk to the top!” Ryan Betts (10E) On Tuesday 9th May 2017, Issie Parry (8S), Mary Cole (8S), Kiran Kurian (8S), Florence Percival (8F), Harriet Rees (9N), Katelyn Robinson (8L) and Vicky Sharples (8G) went to Fratton Park to discuss and vote on the shortlist for the Portsmouth Book Awards. The books that we read as part of the shortlisting were: ‘More of Me’ by Kathryn Evans, ‘Arena 13’ by Joseph Delaney, ‘Bubble Boy’ by Stewart Foster, ‘Alone’ by D.J.Brazier and ‘Accidental Superstar’ by Marianne Levey. On the day, 120 Year 8 and 9 pupils from 11 different schools turned up to the event. When we arrived, we were put into groups of 10 which were overseen by group leaders from the University of Portsmouth. We discussed what makes a good book and decided whether the 5 books met the criteria. We then had to vote for our top 3 books. The top 3 (in no particular order) were ‘Alone’, ‘Bubble Boy’ and ‘More of Me’. In June, we are going to Action Stations to meet the winning author and get a signed copy of their books. We all really enjoyed ourselves at the event and are excited about the event in June. Issie Parry (8S) and Vicky Sharples (8G)

Pictured above from left: Harriet Rees, Katelyn Robinson, Issie Parry, Vicky Sharples, Mary Cole, Kiran Kurian and Florence Percival

School Life

Late Great Artists Competition The 'Late Great Artists Competition' was a collaborative competition between the Art and Music departments which ran during March and April. Pupils were asked to create an image of a late, great musician using materials of their choice. Dozens of artistic and creative entries were received. It was very difficult to make the final decision but seven winners and three runners-up were chosen. Students received a variety of musical and artistic prizes. They will also have the honour of having their work displayed on the practice room doors, with the room being named after their chosen musician. The winners were: Madeleine Young (7E), Niamh Wetherell (7N), Abi Hanna (7N), Hana Abu-Gusseisa (7S), Rosie O'Beirne (7S), Anna Jordan (8G) and Sofia Bruni (11D). Congratulations to you all on these fantastic entries. Please see below the winning pieces. Miss Thornhill, Teacher of English and Miss Murphy, Teacher of Music

Abi Hanna

Anna Jordan

Hana Abu-Gusseisa

Niamh Wetherell

Madeleine Young

Rosie O’Beirne

Mrs Whittingham’s Riddle “What grades did the pirate get in school?”

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School Life

MUSIC Well done to Gemma Andrews (10G), Laura Coffin (10N), Abi Hanna (7N), Lauren Jervis (9E), Kylah Matibag (10S), Caitlin Shipp (8S), Annabelle Turner (8N), Bethany Turner (7S) and Isabelle West (9G) who all passed their recent piano exams. Thank you to our piano teacher Mr Nicholls for his work with our pupils. Thank you to all the pupils who take part in extra-curricular music lessons. Please be aware however, that from September the fees will be increasing to £38 per term. If you would like to attend any of the extra-curricular music lessons on offer please see Mrs Latif, Head of Music. We were also delighted to showcase some of our pupils' musical talents on 10th May at our summer music recital evening. A selection of pupils from year groups across the school (with the exception of Year 11 who were studying hard for their imminent GCSE exams) took to the stage to perform a great range of musical items. The performances included a selection of singing, piano, ukulele, flute and guitar playing and so much more! Thanks to everyone who attended and a big well done to all the pupils who took part in this lovely evening of musical performances. Mrs Latif, Head of Music

Community Life

BOOKS FOR PRISONERS When I decided to organise a ‘Books for Prisoners’ collection, many people asked why I wanted criminals to enjoy their incarceration. That is not the point of the project. In 2013 new regulations were passed preventing prisoners from receiving anything from outside (except in medical circumstances). After much dispute, it was proven that reading helps with the rehabilitation of criminals, and informal learning reduces re-offending, hence the rules were relaxed. ‘Books for Prisoners’ advocates the necessity of education; it inspires inmates to further their learning, giving them better opportunities once they are released. Collaborating with HM Prison Winchester, I believe Springfield School has had a positive impact on the community by helping to empower all people. Sofia Bruni (11D)

Natalie Metcalf, Education Department, gratefully receiving the donated books.

IT’S EGG-TASTIC! I am delighted to have been selected by South-West Guides to go to Ireland to represent the region and undertake a community project. In order that I can attend and represent the region I need to raise £475. Cosham Lions kindly donated an Easter egg which contained 1kg of chocolate. I decided to raise funds by selling raffle tickets with the Easter egg as the grand prize. I sold the raffle tickets in various places including Springfield School. The lucky winner was Miss Newton, Teacher of Science at Springfield School. I raised £150 through the raffle and have been awarded further funding from ARISE, Gunwharf Quay’s charity and Guiding Units throughout the area after writing to them asking for donations. As part of the selection process I also attended a weekend in the New Forest during which I was given various challenges to complete. Over 40 girls wanted to go to Ireland but there were only 20 places offered. I had a pre-training event near Salisbury at the end of April and I go to Ireland in the October half term. Thank you to Cosham Lions and to everyone who bought a raffle ticket! Vicky Sharples (8G)

Community Life

Hi, my name is Sam Colbourne, I am 11 years old and I am currently in Year 7 at Springfield School. I love playing football and rugby and I Sam Colbourne in Sam’s friends giving him some moral support. action. thought it would be a good idea to raise money for charity by celebrating the Twickenham 100 challenge for The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC). The money raised will help serving and ex serving members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and the exercise kept me fit for my football matches. I am also fundraising as a personal challenge. My challenge was to run one hundred laps of our local park. The distance was half a mile per lap, so I covered a distance of fifty miles in total. My event started on the 14th April, through to the 29th April 2017. So far I have raised over £300 through Virgin Money Giving and cash sponsors. Please search for my blog on the RNRMC Website. Twitter: #Twickenham100 @RNRMC. Many thanks to my friends who have supported and kept me company along the way; Harvey Ward (7E), Ollie Davies (7D), Ryan George (7L), Noah Grainger (7N) and Josh Clifton (7N). Sam Colbourne (7L)

Mrs Whitelock, DofE Co-ordinator

Year 10 DofE Practice Expedition

26 Year 10 students travelled to the New Forest to complete their Bronze DofE practice over the weekend of 6th and 7th May. All 5 groups worked well and impressed the staff who went with them. We look forward to their assessment in September.

School Life

THE ‘MAYOR MAKING’ On Tuesday 16th May three pupils attended the ‘Mayor Making’ ceremony at the Guildhall, Portsmouth. Ella Rowlinson (10F), Jack Ancell (10F) and Robyn Moore (10L) were invited to attend the event which saw the old Lord Mayor retire and the new Lord Mayor be appointed. Cllr David Fuller (retiring Lord Mayor) gave a thank you speech in which he spoke about all the events he has attended and the charity work he has carried out (including abseiling down the Emirates Spinnaker Tower) while in the role of Lord Mayor. We then witnessed the election of the new Lord Mayor, Cllr Ken Ellcome, followed by a speech made by him explaining his plans for the year. The retiring Lady Mayoress, Leza Tremorin, stepped down and Jo Ellcome, the new Lady Mayoress, took over the role. Ella, Jack and Robyn really enjoyed the event and were pleased to be chosen to represent the school. They would also like to thank Miss Russell for taking them to the event. Jack Ancell (10F)

The band.

The choir performing.

The Lady Mayoress being appointed.

The Lord Mayor being appointed.

Springfield Book Reviews

Tom Webber’s Choice (7R) Sands of the Scorpion By Bear Grylls

Set in the scorching Sahara Desert, this novel is the third of an amazing series about survival, starring young survival expert Beck Grainger. This book is aimed at 10-14 year olds. It mixes adventure, mystery and problem-solving. This book is one of the best in the series as Beck and his friend Peter face many different challenging obstacles and even stare into the eyes of death. Will they overcome nature’s harshest environment or will they be stranded there forever? Bear Grylls brings his knowledge of survival techniques into this series as it proves vital to Beck in some of the hardest terrains in the world. The simple way he explains how survival skills can be learnt can mean the difference between life and death appeals to young readers. Beck has no super human powers but his knowledge of the world gives him the ability to defeat both natural dangers and human criminals. The series of these intrepid stories is set all over the world and introduces young readers not only to new destinations but also to wildlife. In this story Beck is faced with deadly scorpions, horrific hawks and the poisonous sand snakes. In this breath-taking and heartstopping thriller they encounter dangerous diamond smugglers, hazardous heat haze and debilitating dehydration. Do you want to join Beck’s adventure and see if both boys come home alive?

Maddy Brown’s Choice (7P) Murder Most Unladylike By Robin Stevens Summary: Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday to Istanbul on the world famous Orient Express. When the girls step aboard they try not to solve any cases but they find it hard to restrain themselves when they know something is a bit weird and one of the passengers has something they are hiding. During dinner there is a scream from one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered and her ruby necklace is gone. What did I like the most? This book really got me hooked and at the end of every chapter I was intrigued to find out what happened next - it really got me on the edge of my seat. This was because the author always put a major part of the story at the end of the chapter. What did I like least? At first, it was a bit slow starting but when I got further into the book there was so much information thrown at you. It is good that the writer has done this because later on when it talks about the victim and suspects you have an idea what characters are like. Would I read it again? I would personally not read this book again but I would like to read the other books in the series as they look as good as First Class Murder. Would I recommend it? I have already recommended it to a few people and they enjoyed it as much as I did.

This book was about: Three main characters named Skeggsie, Rose and Joshua. The adventure began when Skeggsie received a call from the Police who had informed him that his beloved Uncle Stu had taken a disastrous fall down a cliff whilst in an intoxicated state walking his dog named Poppy. A few months letter Stu starts to recover from his fall. However, a traumatic event occurs involving Skeggsie who is murdered down an alleyway. Joshua, Skeggsie’s university friend and Ros, Joshua’s step-sister, focus on this incident but little do they know that their so called dead parents are still in touch with Stu. My favourite character: Is Rose as she never gives up and stands her ground whenever she believes in the truth. Although she may have been surrounded by these events, her mind is always focussed on what is best for the family even if she is told otherwise. I liked this book because: It is one of the first murder mystery books I have read. Anne Cassidy gradually gives the reader clues and does not rush through the facts to keep the reader engaged. Different events happen throughout the book whilst the tension was building up - this opened up many possibilities for the secret identity of the murderer. I enjoyed trying to solve who had committed the crime and piecing the evidence together in my own mind. You should read this book because: It is not easy to discover what really happened to Skeggsie and Rose and Joshua’s parents. The way that Anne Cassidy writes makes you feel part of the story, as if it is really happening. It is full of mystery, excitement, tension and sadness but soon there is a sense of relief towards the end. I would definitely read another book by Anne Cassidy.

Molly Stenning’s Choice (7S) Butterfly Grave By Anne Cassidy

Springfield Sports

FOOTBALL

Springfield School played Admiral Lord Nelson on Tuesday, 25th April in the Portsmouth Under 15’s News Cup Final, after knocking Priory School out in the semi-finals. Springfield started the game slowly in the first half but eventually grew into the game. In the first half, there were a few Top row from left: Alfie Davies (10S), Sam Robinson (10E), Tom chances for Springfield that should Bullock (10S), Jacob Brooks (10D), Jacob Mulligan (10R), Harry have been taken but there were no Brown (10P), Louie Jeffery (10L), Jared Linter (10P) Bottom row from left: Eddie Davies (10E), Rhys Lloyd (10D), Ashley real chances for the Admiral side. Woolger (10D), George Burgess (10F) and Oliver Dawson (10L) After half time it was still 0-0 even after George Burgess (10S) put a ball into the box from a free kick which was met by a header from Jacob Mulligan (10R) but the goal was disallowed. The deadlock was broken by Tom Bullock (10S), who scored from a Rhys Lloyd (10D) cross. The score was not 1-0 for long as a well worked goal from the midfield led to an inside-the-box finish from Eddie Davies (10E), assisted again by Rhys Lloyd (10D). After going 2-0 down Admiral made a valiant effort, ending in a goal where the goalkeeper was beaten. In the last 10 minutes, Springfield battled well and held the ball to hold onto the victory. This ended with a hard earned win from a strong Springfield side. George Mardle (10S)

Huge congratulations to the Year 11 boys' football team who won the Hampshire Under 16s Cup Final at Fratton Park on Thursday 11th May. The final score was 3-0 with goals from Tom Wingham (11G), Tom Dinsmore (11D) and Paddy Wall (11P). Well done for this fantastic achievement - we look forward to displaying the cup in our main reception. Mr Snook, Head of P.E.

ATHLETICS

Year 7 Hampshire Schools’ Athletics Competition On Monday 8th May, schools from Hampshire met together for round one of the Hampshire Schools’ Athletics Competition. Students were allowed to take part in 80m, 150m, 200m, 600m and the 1000m running races. There were many great performances including Nadheson Vasanthan (7S) who came first place in the boys 150m sprint and I came second in the girls’ 600m race. Even with a severely injured knee, Finlay Rowlinson (7E) came fifth out of ten in the 200m race, with a pupil from Oaklands Catholic School coming first. Harvey Ward (7E), one of the fastest runners in the year, came second in the 1000m race and only just missed out on first place. Springfield boys came second overall and the girls fourth so both teams will be advancing to the semi-finals of the competition on 19th and 20th June. It was a very successful afternoon for Springfield. Grace Anstey (7E)

SPRINGFIELD CALENDAR

FIRST DAY BACK AFTER HALF TERM - MONDAY 5 JUNE 2017 PROFESSIONAL CLOSURE DAY (EXCEPT YEAR 10 - COLLEGE VISITS) - WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE 2017 1:1 REVIEW DAY - MONDAY 17 JULY 2017 SUMMER HOLIDAYS COMMENCE ON WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 2017

JUNE Monday 5 June to Tuesday 20 June 2017

Year 10 Mock Exams

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Year 8/9/10 Targeted Parents’ Evening (by invite only)

Friday 9 June 2017

Year 9 Focus Day and PDL Celebration

Monday 12 June to Friday 23 June 2017

Year 7/8/9 Exam Weeks

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Portsmouth Book Awards

Friday 16 June to Saturday 17 June 2017

Year 7 Juniper Hall Trip

Tuesday 20 June 2017

End of GCSE Exams and Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly

Wednesday 21 June 2017

Year 7 Parents’ Evening

Friday 23 June to Monday 26 June 2017

Year 8/9 Normandy Trip

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Professional Closure Day (except Y10 - college visits)

Thursday 29 June and Friday 30 June 2017

Year 7 River Meon Trip

JULY Monday 3 July and Tuesday 4 July 2017

Year 6 Induction Days

Wednesday 5 July 2017

Year 6 Parents’ Induction Evening

Thursday 6 July 2017

Year 7 Focus Day (Stay Safe)

Friday 7 July 2017

Year 10 Progress Reports Issued

Friday 7 July 2017

Year 11 Prom

Monday 10 July 2017

Sports Day

Monday 10 July 2017

Year 9 Progress Reports Issued

Monday 10 July 2017

Year 9/10 Mayflower Theatre Trip

Tuesday 12 July to Thursday 13 July 2017

GCSE Geography Trip

Tuesday 11 July 2017

Year 8 Progress Reports Issued

Tuesday 11 July 2017

Year 9 Awards Assembly

Wednesday 12 July 2017

Year 7 Progress Reports Issued

Wednesday 12 July 2017

Year 8 Awards Assembly

Thursday 13 July 2017

Year 7 Awards Assembly

Friday 14 July 2017

Reserve Sports Day

Monday 17 July to Friday 21 July 2017

Year 10 Work Experience Week (debrief on 24th July)

Monday 17 July 2017

1:1 Review Day

Thursday 20 July to Sunday 23 July 2017

Year 11 Prefect Disney Trip

Thursday 20 July 2017

Summer Arts Evening

Friday 21 July 2017

Activities Day

Tuesday 25 July 2017

Prefect Training

Tuesday 25 July 2017

Year 10 Awards Assembly Please note all above dates are correct at publication, but could be subject to change. Please check the website/study planners for up-to-date information.