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SUBJECT |
COMMENTS |
GRADE |
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MATHEMATICS |
The group
have certainly handled large numbers well this term. The female section of
the group has improved enormously in this area. Without doubt this is a major
factor in their imminent promotion to a higher set. |
B+ |
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ENGLISH |
Another
area of improvement. Porter Senior’s
grasp of grammar, spelling and punctuation has come on in leaps and bounds since
his award last term. |
B |
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GEOGRAPHY |
Tremendous
success here thanks to ten successful field trips to places as far apart as |
A |
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY |
Possibly
the area of most development this term, (apart from the female section’s
number skills). Catering
on all trips this term has been very good. The refreshment on the |
A** |
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ENGLISH/ LITERATURE |
Oral story-telling
continues to be enthusiastic and Porter
Senior’s written fiction is scaling new heights of whimsy. |
A |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Excellent. Continues to be the main strength of
this group. I understand some of the group are to carry on being active
during the summer recess. Wonderful dedication. |
A* |
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CRAFT, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY |
The group’s
ability at construction and demolition has been tested to the limit this
term. The introduction of new equipment has generally been successful. Efforts
have been well intentioned but recently challenged by inclement weather. |
C+ |
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PERSONAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION |
It is
gratifying to see that boys and girls can have good, healthy friendships without
any nasty bullying or back-biting. However, mention has been made concerning
the verbal treatment of young master Lee.
I personally believe he gives as good as he gets. |
B+ |
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ART/TEXTILES |
Much has
been made of Captain Barlow’s choice
of apparel. I see no problem here; at least he was wearing shorts! In fact,
whilst group members are becoming used to recognising the new accommodation, Vickers Senior’s leg wear often proves
to be an excellent point of contact on field trips. |
B+ |
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EUROPEAN LANGUAGES |
Much inventive
use of descriptive words and phrases in at least eleven languages. Tres bien! |
A |
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES |
This section
has been left blank on legal advice. Possibility
of injunctions pending. |
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Please see
below for details of the group’s team and individual successes this term.
Before listing the club’s prize winners, it
is appropriate to thank and congratulate everyone who has taken part in cross-country
this season. Cross-country is
very much a team sport and everybody who takes part is a part of the club’s success.
What is very evident at all cross-country meetings is
the generosity of support and encouragement within the team. We all know from
personal experience the value of a few words of encouragement, particularly
when the going seems tough or that hill seems steeper than on the last lap. So,
whether or not your name appears on the list of prize winners below, ‘congratulations’,
give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it!!
The captains would like to point out that, (disappointingly),
no cash has been offered for the honours mentioned below.
The first prizes of the season were won at
the Lancashire Championships at
On her debut at cross-country, Carmel Sullivan took the bronze medal
in the FV40 category. Alex Rowe also took bronze in the MV45 category. Pride of place on the
day, however, must go to Barry Peatfield
and Dave Waywell, who both took
gold and therefore Lancashire
Championships at MV55 and MV60 respectively. Congratulations to you all.
Team Wesham at the
Dave Gold MV60 Alex
Bronze MV45
Wesham’s Lancashire
Medallists
In the Mid-Lancs
League, ‘four’ seemed to be our unlucky number as the men’s “A”, “B” and vet 40 teams, along with the ladies’
vet 35 team, all finished just outside the medals. However there were medal
winners and the most encouraging were the silver
medals won by the ladies. The turnout amongst the ladies this season has
been tremendous and has helped them gain promotion back to Division 2 at the first attempt. Well-done ladies. Another medal
winning team is the men’s vet 50 team
who took silver. Well-done to them.
On an individual level, congratulations go
to our evergreen chairman. Dave took
gold in the MV60 category. Let’s
hope that we have more success in turning out a team in this category next
season. I’m sure we could do well in it.
And so to the club’s own awards,
presented at the Ship Hotel, Freckleton
on Saturday March 17th.
Lady Champion: Julie
Cruse
LV35 winner: Michaela Dempsey*
LV45 winner Kath
Hoyer
*M.
Dempsey and J. Murphy equal points. Award decided on head to head meetings.
Male Champion Alex Rowe
MV40 winner Peter
Cruse
MV50 winner John
Collier
MV60 winner Dave
Waywell
Ladies’ Champion Julie Cruse Men’s
Champion Alex Rowe
This is the
tenth time Alex has been our Cross-Country Champion. A tremendous feat. Well-done Alex.
And
last but by no means least, the “Mud,
Sweat and Spikes Award”. It is always a difficult decision as to who
receives this award. It is awarded to the person we feel has contributed most to cross-country in terms of effort, enthusiasm and
commitment. There are always many to choose from. This year’s winner has shown
tremendous commitment and enthusiasm and her performances both at cross-country
and on the road have reflected this. She has gone from strength to strength,
her times have come down and she always seems to have a smile on her face,
whatever the conditions. The “Mud, Sweat
and Spikes Award” goes to Pauline
Weller. Congratulations to Pauline
and all the prize winners.
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“Mud, Sweat & Spikes winner”. Pauline Weller. |
Could
do with a bit more headroom!! |
The only low point
of the season, as the wind at
A Word of
Thanks
As
part of our commitment to the Mid-Lancs
League, we co-hosted at the
Well
that’s it for this season. I’ve enjoyed it immensely. I hope you have. Enjoy
the summer everyone, keep fit, keep running, keep smiling and let’s see you all
again for more mud and frolics next season.
What a Team!!
Written
by: Dave Young Cross Country Captain
Submitted:
13th March 2007
Edited by: Brenda
J Earnshaw WRR Editor