On Wednesday, Year 8 journeyed back to the 17th Century with a visit from the The History Squad, a well established historical interpretation company, dedicated to bringing history to life through dramatic presentations.

It is easy to assume that history is purely about important dates and key people and it is often hard for us in the 21st Century to truly relate to past events, but the History Squad, through its principal, Kevin Hicks, demonstrated that it is about much more.

Real people, just like us, and possibly our distant relations, were caught up in the turmoil of ‘the Rebellion’ and suffered incomprehensibly in the process of forging our history.

The skilful acting and use of costume and authentic weaponry really enabled pupils to see, hear, touch and even, following the loud boom of the muskets, smell, our shared heritage.

Mr D Whineray, History Teacher

“In Year 8 we have been studying the Civil War, as part of our education we had a History Day. We learnt about the uniform, weapons and people themselves. Many people got dressed up as the men in the Civil War. We had a firearm display in a spectacular finish.”

Sadie Black and Mollie Pill, 8S

The photographs show the first piece of practical work recently completed by members of the Year 10 GCSE Textiles Class. The subject was Hessian Books.

Pupils were focusing on improving their machining skills, developing their creativity and meeting a deadline for completing their work.

The standard of finished products is very high and a pleasure to mark.

Mrs A Waters, Textiles Teacher

All pupils in Year 7 will this week be receiving a free book as part of the Booked Up Programme. This is a national programme, organised by Booktrust and supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Its aim is to encourage and support reading for pleasure and the programme was officially launched last year by Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate. We are one of thousands of schools that have chosen to take part and benefitfrom this excellent initiative.

The children ordered their choice at the beginning of term, from 12 specially selected titles and there was some excitement when they finally arrived in the Library this week!

The Library Team

On Tuesday evening, the Music Department held an Evening Concert that saw instrumentalists and vocalists of all standards perform.

The range of pieces that were played was excellent, varying from classical piano all the way through to popular song.

Some of the highlights included Hannah Lucket's rendition of "The Black Horse & the Cherry Tree", Rachel Graves' piano performance and Jonathan Wan's violin piece.

All performers showed that they had been working hard for the event and I am pleased that so many could take part.

Mr S Lawrenson, Head of Music

Results
Fareham and Gosport Netball tournaments:
Year 9 came 3rd
Year 7 A team came 1st
Year 7 B team came 6th
Year 10/11 came 5th

Year 8 Rugby drew with Brookfield 5-5
Year 7 Rugby won against Purbrook 15-0
Year 7 Rugby won against Horndean 25-0
Year 11 Rugby lost 19-10 to Brookfield

Fixtures

Tuesday
Year 10 Rugby home to Petersfield

Wednesday
Year 8 Rugby away to Henry Cort at Fareham Heathens

Thursday
Year 11 Rugby away to Houndsdown in the Hampshire Cup

On Tuesday 4 November, the Year 7 Rugby Team played their first two league games of the season.  For forty minutes they passed fluidly, tackled hard and demonstrated a superb team spirit.  All this was reflected in two solid wins, 25-0 and 15-0, against Horndean and Purbrook respectively.  We would like to congratulate all the boys on making a fantastic start to the season.

Mr Whineray and Mr Bond

The Staff and Parents' Association have organised
a coach trip to London on Saturday 22 November.

There are only 7 seats left which need to be filled!

The cost is £15 a head and the coach will leave Cams School at 8am.

We will be leaving London at 6pm for the return journey.

This is real value for money, so if you are interested in spending some time in London to do whatever you want, give Ellie Stokell a call on 01329 231641 to reserve your seat.

“The 200 Club” is a simple way for you to support the S&PA, and thereby the School.

You pay £1 per month (£12 per year) and are given your own number. We then draw two numbers every month. The first prize is £25 and the second is £15. Twice a year we do an extra draw when someone wins £100. Even if your number is drawn, it gets put straight back so you can win again and again!

It’s called “The 200 Club" because the ideal number of members is 200 – simple really! If we keep this number up we can raise a significant amount of money. This money is then allocated to various departments so that they can buy additional resources that the School would otherwise not be able to afford and thus enhance the teaching of our children.

The chances of winning are far greater than the National Lottery, so why not join today? Just fill in the application form and send it in, together with a cheque or a standing order mandate.

Please print off the form and return to Margaret King, 200 Club co-ordinator, at the School, care of the S&PA 200 Club. Thank you.

Click here for more info and a form to join

Revision classes for the upcoming
Year 10 Science Modular Exams on Thursday 20 November

Obviously you should now be revising for these at home,
but revision sessions are also available for all of the topics being examined on this day

3:20-4:10 pm prompt please unless otherwise stated

Tuesday 11 November
C1a with Ms Greenham and Ms Matthews in Sc2
2.50-3.35pm as it is Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Wednesday 12 November
P1b with Mr Hopkins in Sc4

Thursday 13 November
B1b with Ms Lewthwaite and Mr Howells in Sc7

Tuesday 18 November
B1a with Mr Doherty and Ms Bruin in Sc6

Wednesday 19 November
P1a with Mr Caudell and Mr Turner in Sc1

Revision booklets are still available for purchase through pupil reception and then the Science Office.

Click here to go to the AQA site to practice past papers and mark them yourselves

TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER

Come and have a cracker of a time with your friends by joining in the Christmas festivities
in the Dining Hall

Free-range Turkey and Chipolata Sausage
(Vegetarian Option Available On Request)
Stuffing Balls and Cranberry Sauce
Yorkshire Pudding
Peas, Fresh Carrots and Sprouts
Roast Potatoes
Gravy

Choice of Dessert:
Christmas Pudding and Custard
Mince Pie and Cream
Shortbread and Ice Cream

£3-60p

Please note that we cannot serve a Christmas Meal without a
pre-booking and that no other food will be available
at lunchtime on this day, so don’t miss out!

Please make your payment for a booking in the Dining Hall from Monday 10 November until Friday 5 December

Year 7 English Trip Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London
£24.00 now overdue

Year 11 Art & Design BTEC Victoria & Albert Museum
£15.00 now overdue

Ski Trip 2009
All payments now overdue

Water Sports Trip to the Ardeche – July 2009
Fourth instalment of £60.00 due by Wednesday 3 December

Ski Trip 2010
Deadline extended to the end of November
First deposits of £100.00 due by Friday 21 November