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9 – Sports Update
10 – New Year Makeup Ideas
11 – New Year Outfit
12 – The Fix
Mr Wilkes is a fantastic science teacher and a
great Assistant Headteacher. He might not
teach many of us, but it’s clear to see that he
wants every single student to succeed. He’s
understanding and tries to help us in every
possible way!
Hello!
Hiya girls!
So these next questions are about your job. Ready?
I’m ready.
So, are you ready for your interview?
Yes!
Why did you want to become a teacher?
My teachers were rubbish, so I wanted to be better than
them.
These are the quick fire questions: Who is your favourite
celebrity?
Angelina Jolie for raising awareness of genetically-linked
breast cancer.
What is your favourite film?
‘Love Actually’ and ‘Terminator 2’ are my favourites.
What is your favourite TV show?
Desperate Housewives!
What is your favourite food?
Anything but humus.
What is your favourite colour?
Red.
If you were to teach any other subject, what would it be?
Music, because I do actually play the piano and the guitar.
What was your first ever job?
I used to wash my neighbour’s cars from around the age of
7.
What is your dream job?
I would love to own a vineyard in the South of France and
make my own wine. I would call the wine ‘My Wine’ or
‘Mine’.
What do you do on your Saturday nights? Do you sit at
home marking books?
Never! I go out and party!
What is your favourite clothes shop?
Zara.
Which is your favourite class to teach?
I can’t answer that one! I like all my classes.
What are your top 3 songs of all time?
Train – Drops of Jupiter
Europe – The Final Countdown
Eminem – Stan
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 items would
you take?
I would take my iPod with unlimited battery, my friends
(because they count as one item) and a pasty shop.
‘Isn’t it the most amazing show ever?’
He’s not just a ‘science teacher’. There’s so
much more that you can say about him; he’s
funny, he’s kind and he will make sure that you
get the best possible grade you can. It can be
said for certain that no lesson is ever the same.
With his interesting collection of suits, he’ll
never fail to make you crack a smile and
brighten up your day.
Hello!
Hiya.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 items would
you take?
A speed boat, so I can get off the island. A bottle of rum to
fill me tum! I’d also want a Nintendo 3DS with Mario Kart in
it because that’s the best game.
So these next questions are about your job. Ready?
I suppose.
So, are you ready for your interview?
I suppose.
These are the quick fire questions: Who is your favourite
celebrity?
Brian Cox, who I like to call ‘Coxy’, and Miley Cyrus obviously.
What is your favourite film?
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Why did you want to become a teacher?
First of all, I wanted to be a paramedic but they wouldn’t let
me because I’m colour blind. So then I decided I’d be a
primary school teacher, but it’s full of ankle biters. So then I
thought: ‘What can I do with a science degree? I know,
teach science!’ So I became a teacher.
If you were to teach any other subject, what would it be?
Food Technology and I’d make bacon butties all day.
What is your favourite TV show?
I love Strictly Come Dancing.
What is your favourite food?
Chicken curry! Deffo!
What was your first ever job?
I was a dishwasher extraordinaire or a hygiene technician.
So basically, I was a dish washer and cleaner.
What is your favourite colour?
Yellow.
What is your dream job?
An assassin or an astronaut.
What is your favourite clothes shop?
River Island and George at Asda.
Which is your favourite class to teach?
My Year 7 class because there’s only 8 of them.
What do you do on your Saturday nights? Do you sit at
home marking books?
I go to the local watering hole - that’s a pub, and get some
Frosty Jacks. Then I either watch Strictly Come Dancing or
go to The Toby Carvery.
What are your top 3 songs of all time?
Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer
Paul Simon – Call Me Al
The Eagles – Hotel California
So can we have a random fact about you?
I have two hamsters called Bill and Eric, named after the
characters of True Blood. I also have two dogs called Suzie
and Sally.
‘Miley Cyrus is
my fave celeb!’
Mr Campbell is a very happy teacher! Even
though we all stress him out with our ICT
coursework, he never fails to make each lesson
great. He is very enthusiastic and helpful, as he
strives to get every single person in his classes
the best possible grade!
Hello!
Hiya!
So these next questions are about your job. Ready?
Sure!
So, are you ready for your interview?
Yeah! I’ve been waiting for this!
Why did you want to become a teacher?
I wanted to shout at children!
These are the quick fire questions: Who is your favourite
celebrity?
David Beckham.
If you were to teach any other subject, what would it be?
History.
What is your favourite film?
Toy Story 1 because it’s the original and the best.
What is your favourite TV show?
Air Crash Investigation on the National Geographic Channel!
What is your favourite food?
Pasta. Plain Pasta.
What is your favourite colour?
Red.
What was your first ever job?
I was the Cookie Monster at Millie’s Cookies and I was also a
bingo caller, which was my favourite job. I also worked for
The Sun newspaper.
What is your dream job?
My dream job would be to work as an FBI agent because it’s
cool and I’m cool.
What do you do on your Saturday nights? Do you sit at
home marking books?
I order Dominoes Pizza, put my daughter to bed and chill.
What is your favourite clothes shop?
The Penguin Label.
Which is your favourite class to teach?
9P/It1 because that’s a nice group.
What are your top 3 songs of all time?
Oasis – Champagne Supernova
The Who – My Generation
Any Michael Bublé songs.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 items would
you take?
I’d want my wife, my daughter and my iPad.
‘I was the cookie
monster at
Millie’s Cookies
as my first job, it
was great!’
Mr Venables is a very unique teacher. Eager to
talk about Shakespeare to his students, you’ll
be sure to come out of his lesson having learnt
something new. His attitude to his pupils is top
notch and he will stop at nothing to help his
pupils get the grades they need.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 items would
you take?
I’d be happy with my wife, my son and a copy of ‘Good
Omens’.
Hello!
Hello guys.
So, are you ready for your interview?
Go on then.
So these next questions are about your job. Ready?
Sure.
These are the quick fire questions: Who is your favourite
celebrity?
Robert De Niro.
Why did you want to become a teacher?
Because I love English, I like working with young people and
I also enjoying learning myself.
What is your favourite film?
Anything with Robert De Niro.
If you were to teach any other subject, what would it be?
History.
What is your favourite TV show?
I don’t really watch TV, but if I had to say something it
would be The Simpsons.
What was your first ever job?
My first job was a paper round and when I was 14, I worked
at an indoor adventure playground.
What is your favourite food?
I love Chinese, pizza and Thai - I like to have a range.
What is your dream job?
Teacher. I’m living the dream.
What is your favourite colour?
Purple on a good day and black on a bad day.
What is your favourite clothes shop?
Any shop in Selfridges including Ted Baker, Paul Smith and
Fred Perry.
Which is your favourite class to teach?
They’re all amazing and up for a challenge, but it’s got to be
my 11A2 class.
What are your top 3 songs of all time?
Rancid – Time Bomb
Jimmy Cliff – One More
Rancid – Ruby Soho
What do you do on your Saturday nights? Do you sit at
home marking books?
I like to watch TV, go to gigs, have a meal out or relax.
Robert De Niro is
my favourite
actor!
All interviews done by Hannah and Sophie
2013 was probably one of the most controversial years for music, with artists such as: Pharrell
Williams, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and One Direction making huge comebacks. Whilst others were
making their way back into the industry, it seems artists like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber had
announced their retirements (very funny kid, that joke probably started ‘cut4bieber’ all over
again). In a year packed with shocking performances, outrageous videos and unexpected Career
revivals, it’s fair to say it’s been nothing short of entertaining.
Male Artist of The Year: Eminem
Eminem decided to take a well-deserved break a few
years ago but clearly, he wasn’t messing about
during this time. Following his break he revealed an
amazing new album called ‘The Marshall Mathers
LP2’, which features collaborations from Sia to Nate
Ruess from the band, ‘Fun’.
Female Artist Of The Year: Beyoncé
Beyoncé also took some time off from
the spotlight, in order to spend time
with her baby - the adorable and
beautiful Blue Ivy. At least that’s what
we thought she was doing, until she
only went and surprised us by releasing
a ‘visual album’ containing of over 32
records! Go queen B!
Favourite Male R&B/Soul Artist: Justin Timberlake
In the early weeks of last year, JT brought us the
highly anticipated ‘Suit and Tie’ - which had a few
contributions from the likes of Jay-Z and Timbaland.
His album, ‘The 20/20 Experience’, was released a
few months later and went on to dominate the charts
worldwide. Other records from the album include
‘Mirrors’, ‘Take Back The Night’, ‘Tunnel Vision’ and
‘TKO’.
Favourite Female R&B/Soul: Rihanna
There’s so much to say about Rihanna. At 25, she’s
had huge success – selling over 25 million copies of
albums, designing clothes for River Island and winning
several Grammy’s. The craziest part is, “She’s just
getting started”, so we can be sure to expect big
things from her in the future.
Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: The
Heist
The Heist is the debut album from
Seattle-based rapper Macklemore, along
with accompanying producer, Ryan
Lewis. It’s a “started from the bottom”
type of story about a guy with a dream,
who does what he loves for a living.
Favourite Pop Album: Midnight Memories
Did you really expect the world's biggest boy band to
drop the ball on 2013? "Midnight Memories," the
third full-length album from One Direction, follows up
on the highlights of last year's "Take Me Home“. With
the addition of some new ideas, the boys will keep
their listeners eager for the band's continued
evolution.
Single Of The Year: Wake Me Up
The acoustic strums at the beginning of this tune
are extremely deceptive. EDM Maestro Avicii soon
kicks in to an unforgettable club hit, with
accompanying vocals from Aloe Blacc, who seems
to have taken a back seat with his music at the
moment.
Article by Lewis Warford
Those keeping their eye on the ball will have
seen the victory of the top 3 teams, all
maintaining their push to win the premiership.
We saw great wins from Arsenal, Manchester
City and Chelsea but yet Manchester United
seemed to struggle once again with the absence
of Rooney and Van Persie. They went down to a
3-1 defeat to Chelsea and to add salt to the
wound, United lost to Sunderland, which
means they failed to secure a place against
Manchester City at Wembly. Oh how the mighty
have fallen!
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Etoo scoring one of his goals which
saw him get a hat trick
Dzecko scoring the first goal in a 4-2
win against Cardiff
Adam le Fondre celebrating one of
his goals in his first half hatrick
In the championship, our
local team, Bolton
Wanderers have suffered
their biggest defeat in nearly
50 years when they lost 7-1
to Reading, mounting more
pressure on manager Dougie
Freedman.
Santi Carzola celebrating one of his
two goals against Fulham
Article by Bethany Ramsden
Sleek i-Divine Palette in Celestial £7.99
Create stunning eye makeup with this 12 shade, super
pigmented, palette. Each palette includes a dark matte colour,
ideal for definition or perfecting that classic smoky effect.
With deep purples and blues, this palette is sure to dazzle
during the final weeks of winter.
Barry M Moisturising Lip Paint in Black Cherry £4.49
Dark lip colours are the biggest trend this season, so it’s a must have item in
your makeup bag. This moisturising range will prevent your lips from drying out
on winter nights, yet keep your lips vibrant with colour.
Rimmel Space Dust Nail Polish in Moon Walking
£3.99
Create a perfect glittery manicure this new year, with
this stunning glitter nail polish. This colour is perfect for
contrasting with those dark lips, as the stunning purple
colour is fabulously striking. The chunky glitter effect will
definitely add a sparkle to your new year.
Em Cosmetics - The Life Palette £18
If you are willing to pay a bit of extra cash this new
year, I recommend this stunning palette by Em
Cosmetics. Created by well-known YouTuber,
Michelle Phan, this palette has a range of beautiful
berry colours for your lips, cheeks and eyes.
Article by Bethany Ramsden
Article by Bethany Ramsden
This cool Fairisle cure
jumper is great if
you’re out and about
in the cold weather.
Stylish, comfortable
and warm.
£12 ASDA
This penguin pattern
jumper with 3D cable
knit scarf and hat, is
perfect for a bit of late
winter spirit. Features
a crew neck and rib
trims.
£30 River Island
Start the new year with
this Fluid knitted
button cardigan,
perfect for looking
stylish and staying
warm.
£20 River Island
Textured jumpers are a
must have for the
season ahead. This
casual striped design is
ideal for throwing on
with dark jeans - a goto piece when it gets
chilly.
£15 New Look
Update your winter
wardrobe with this
must-have jumper.
£35 M&S
Get comfortable this new
year with this cute navy
blue ski print jumper
dress. Features oversized
shape, round neck and
long sleeves.
£20 River Island
Article by Nathan Byrne