Redborne Magazine By the students, for the students

Redborne is green!

With a wind-turbine, trees and bees;

Redborne is greener than ever!

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Redborne Magazine

issue 1 Although the Redborne community is, and always has

been, at the centre of the school, I’ve always thought there

was something missing. When the school newsletter comes

around every term or so it is obvious that it is very imper-

sonal to us Redborne kids. If you find exam results gripping

reading then you probably don’t have a problem with the

newsletter but I for one think that it is mainly an opportu-

nity for the school to boast of the fantastic results to our

parents. Hence why I decided that starting a school magazine would be the per-

fect solution to improving the community. The magazine will provide you with in-

formation about the school and an insight into what happens within the school.

In the first ever issue of Redborne Magazine there is plenty to sink your teeth

into. An interview with the Eco committee on page 6 gives a clearer picture of

what this school is doing to combat climate change and help make the school run

sustainably and efficiently.

In the Drama department a school trip was confirmed in early last December

to watch a play, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, at the National Theatre in Lon-

don. On page 14 you can read a little bit more about the play and it’s background.

Tickets are available to GCSE students, although there are limited tickets so get in

fast if you wish to come along.

Also in the magazine you can find the regular features, Essential Sport where

you can read about sport news, clubs, fixtures and teams in the PE department

and Music News where you can read about concerts, lessons and rehearsals.

There’s a lot more to see but if you think we can improve the magazine in

anyway and more content let us know.

Email us at: magazine@redborne.sch.beds.uk

Enjoy,

Chris Pollard

In this issue...

Doing our bit

Find out how Redborne is doing

its bit to tackle climate change!

Page 6

News, Teams, Fixtures, Reports, Info,

Clubs.

Find out what Redborne PE Depart-

ment has to offer

Page 12

Essential Sport

Redborne Magazine talks to founder of

the Redborne Ecological Committee,

Mr Dobson, about what the committee

has achieved in the last two years and

what their plans are for the future

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Every Good Boy

Deserves Favour

More about the Drama trip

Page 14

School Council interview We find out what progress has been made

in the year and school councils this term

with Year 10 School Council reps, Kieran

Jeffs and Gwenda Goddard-Mason.

Page 10

Music News Page 15

Concerts, rehearsals and les-

sons

Ask

Aunt AudreyAunt AudreyAunt AudreyAunt Audrey Page 8

Page 16

Green army! Founded by, Redborne Science teacher, Mr Dobson in 2008, the Red-

borne Ecological Committee (or Reco as it’s known) was created not to

single-handedly stop climate change, but to help make Redborne an eco-

logical school. Any school naturally uses a massive amount of resources,

never mind thousand pupil Upper Schools much like Redborne. Reco inves-

tigates ways to avoid using so much resources by re-using, recycling and

reducing waster around the school. We interviewed Toby, a Reco represen-

tative, and asked him what the Reco committee got up to last year and

what plans they have for 2010

RM: Mr Dobson, we all know that protecting the environ-

ment is all very important but I think a lot of people just

ignore it. Do you agree?

Mr D: Unfortunately I totally agree. Climate change and

global warming has been in the public eye for many years

now. We’ve seen stuff on TV news and marketing cam-

paigns, such as the ACT ON CO₂ campaign, but no one’s get-

ting the message. I say no one, there are many activists

taking action which is good. I just wish everyone would re-

alise that by being careless with our environment we’re ru-

ining it for future generations.

RM: Part of the reason you are running this committee is

to claim the Eco School awards. Explain more about what

these involve.

Mr D: It is quite a complex campaign but I'll try to explain it

as well as I can. Basically the Eco Schools campaign is a

campaign that encourages schools to be environmentally

friendly. As you achieve more an more in the way of eco-

logical things you can submit your progress to the Eco

Schools committee and they award you with various Eco

Reco club is on every

Tuesday lunchtime in Mr

Dobson’s form room.

“

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How Redborne is doing its bit to

save the planet

School medals, Bronze, Silver and, you guessed it, Gold!! We are currently working on

our Silver award which isn't bad since we’ve been running for 2 years. It’s a good cam-

paign and something to be proud of!

RM: Reco has been together for roughly 2 years now,

what have you achieved in the last two years?

Mr D: Our first triumph was probably getting paper recy-

cling bins in most classrooms. This was a great achieve-

ment for us, it’s one of the easiest ways to be eco friendly

so it was the first logical step to getting green. It’s all well

and good, however you may have noticed I said “most

classrooms”. We’ve still got some classrooms to get bins

in and then that mission is truly complete!

Of course that isn’t the only thing we’ve achieved. Last

year, especially, saw the planting of new trees, which of

course will absorb CO₂ and release oxygen. We also saw

the introduction of bees later last year. They not only help

us pollinate the plants around the school but also provide

us with lovely honey which will hopefully get us some ex-

tra cash for various endeavours. They’re great animals to

have and a brilliant addition to the farm – although I'm

not sure the Farm students are too keen on them!!

[laughs].

RM: What’s next?

Well, as you know we are currently redeveloping the quad

area in North School. The designing was left to the pupils and

we’re in the process of selecting our favourite design. We’re

planning to start the proper building bit midway through this

If your are interested in finding out more about the

Eco Schools Campaign visit www.eco-schools.org.uk

”

Ask

Aunt AudreyAunt AudreyAunt AudreyAunt Audrey Send your queries into me in confidence, whatever they might be and I'll try to answer

them...

Dear Lara I blame school toilets.

They are always minging.

If the smells, skid marks and splashes aren't enough, why do the doors start

at knee height? And why are the locks always bust? Plus it's impossible to

do our business in silence, no matter how much bog roll we lay down first.

Millions of school kids hold on all day, rather than face the break-time

piddle.

But this causes trouble. We can get urine infections and constipation. Going

regularly is what our body needs.

Here are some facts to help:

1) We all make farty, splashy noises on the loo. It's natural. Anyone laugh-

ing at this is the one with the problem.

2) Some people worry about bugs and hygiene in public toilets. We may not

want to eat our dinner off a loo seat, but we're not going to pick up an in-

fection from sitting on it. If in doubt, hover.

3) Like motorways, public loos have rush hours. Think like a Sat Nav and

avoid the jams. Privacy and peace are possible.

Keep battling your fear. Remember, it's not ridiculous. Just think how

proud, free and (above all) relieved you'll feel when you've conquered it.

Aunt Audrey x

Fear of public toilets

I have a huge fear of going to the toilet in public places

or other people's houses, it's really starting to hold me

back and make life difficult. I really need help, I know its

a ridiculous fear, I'm just scared people will laugh at me.

PLEASE HELP ME!

I don't know what to do anymore.

Lara , 15

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Dear Jade

John and Edward. Global warming. And black

heads.

Three things we can live without.

Those clusters of black pits on our nose

, chin or

forehead are known in the trade as comed

ones.

We need to bust the three biggest blackh

ead myths.

1) "Creams and makeup help." Nope. They

make it

worse, blocking pores and making our ski

n oily. Stick

to products marked non-comedogenic.

2) "Blackheads are dirty." No way. The b

lack stuff is

(wait for it, science fans) partially ox

idised sebum.

So washing too vigorously will not help.

Stick to

once a day, with warm water.

3) "I can get rid of mine by squeezing."

Bad move.

Squeezing a blackhead just enlarges the

pores and can

cause zits and scars to form. If you mus

t squeeze,

steam your face over a basin of hot wate

r first and

go gently. Never gouge.

The best thing I know for blackheads is

Benzoyl Per-

oxide. It is available from your chemist

without pre-

scription, so ask your Pharmacist. It cl

ears up

blackheads a treat. Wish the same could

be said for

John and Edward.

Aunt Audrey x

Blackhead Blackhead Blackhead Blackhead NightmareNightmareNightmareNightmare Recently I've been getting a lot of blackheads on my

face, I use cream but it does not work, I wipe my make

up off every night? what could this be?? HELP! Jade, 16

Get in touch with Aunt Audrey and put your questions to her whatever they

may be about. Email her at: agonyaunt@redborne.sch.beds.uk

She will do her best to answer your questions. If your question does not get

published in the magazine or you do not wish for it to be published let us

know and we’ll make sure to email you back.

New year, new plans? After being School Council year representatives for a term

we find out from Year 10 reps, Kieran Jeffs and Gwenda

Goddard-Mason, what has been achieved in the last term

and what is planned for the new term.

RM: Why did you apply for a role in the

School Council, what did you hope to

achieve?

KJ: I’ve always liked the idea of being

having a bigger role in a big structure

such as a school. Being a school council-

lor as enabled me to have more of an

input into how the school could be run.

As for what I wanted to achieve, well, I

guess after being at the school for a year

I have noticed various things that could

be changed and improved and I wanted

to amend these things.

GG-M: Although like Kieran I did want to

get a bigger role in the Redborne com-

munication, the main reason I put my-

self forward for the school council was

to something different. I’ve had a fairly

standard 1st year at Redborne and I want

to do something different with my 2nd. I

hoped to make a big difference in some

way or another. I don’t think I've

achieved that yet but I’ve still got half a

year left at least.

RM: Do you think you’ve achieved

much in the previous term?

KJ: I won’t lie, I don’t think we’ve

achieved a lot this term. But I think that’s

fine. The first term should be used to set-

tle in and start coming up with ideas

which can we develop later on. This term

we hope to turn those ideas to reality.

GG-M: We’ve done a lot of talking, but

that’s not a problem. The development

of the ideas that we have received is just

as important as those ideas existing.

“I wanted to do

something different

with my 2nd year”

“This term we hope

to turn these ideas

into reality”

Redborne Magazine RM: We’ve heard about the redevelop-

ment of the Quad area. How is that going?

KJ: It’s going great. As you might be aware,

Mr Dobson who is running the scheme has

received many entries to the design compe-

tition so we’re getting feedback from the

school and then we will make the final deci-

sion. Its looking really great. I think this is

the radical project that this school has

needed for a while. It will provide a perfect

a place to eat lunch, shelter and socialise.

With any luck it should provide a solution

to the overcrowding problems we are cur-

rently experiencing in the corridors around

the Year 9 year room, science department

and art department.

RM: So what else do you hope to achieve

in the new term.

KJ: There were a number of things that my

supporters have suggested for things that

need to be changed. These include sorting

out the toilet facilities (soap, toilet paper

and making sure that they are unlocked.)

Also many people wanted the vending ma-

chines to include a large variety of stock.

We are addressing these issues throughout

the new term and with any luck the prob-

lems will be resolved.

GG-M: A lot of people have contacted me

complaining of the lack of non-uniform/

mufti days. During this term we will try to

fit more mufti days into the year. Not only

will this give students a chance to have a bit

of fun but it will also provide a chance to

raise some cash for various charities. Its a

win situation!!

RM: Do you enjoy being part of the School

Council?

KJ: Absolutely. I know that a lot of people

would turn down the opportunity to be in

the school council. This is mainly because it

involves a lot of work and commitment.

Honestly, my whole timetable is stuffed with

interviews like this [laughs].

But to me this gamble has totally paid off. I

enjoy having an active contribution to the

Redborne community. Overall although be-

ing a big commitment, it is the best thing I

have ever done... That and lobbing a wet

sponge at Mr Woodward!!

GG-M: Yes and no. But mainly yes! No be-

cause like Kieran has said it is a massive

commitment. A lot of the time I find myself

thinking that I would rather hang around

with my friends at lunch than go to a meet-

ing. But despite this going to the meetings

are very interesting, productive and fun!!

It’s a great way to spend time, making a dif-

ference to the school lives of current and

future Redbornians.

Next issue you can read more about the

planned quad renovation and see some of

the shortlisted plans.

To find out more about the school council

visit the school website at:

www.redbornecommunitycollege.com

Find Kieran and Gwenda on

Facebook

Visit The year 10 school council-

Kieran and Gwenda group

“It will provide a

perfect place to eat,

shelter and

socialise”

Essential Sport Redborne Sports News As a Sports College the PE Department is always striving to succeed in lessons and in extra-

curricular activities. The football and netball teams have been especially successful last term and to

celebrate their success we have a few short articles about their victories. But if you’re not part of the

sport success in Redborne why not join a club or team and be part of the sporting community. Check

out the list of sports club on the opposite page.

Triumph for Redborne Under 16’s Redborne’s under 16 football squad has claimed victory in the

County School tournament. The team played 16 matches in total

winning 14 of those and drawing the others. This is the best result

for our under 16 boys in Redborne history. Well done lads!!

Representing

Redborne Not wanting to be outdone, the girls have performed bril-

liantly on the netball court recently. On Saturday 9th May,

2009 , the U14 and U16 netball teams travelled to a cold,

wet and very windy Chorley to compete in the National

Sports College Finals which involved the top 9 Sports Col-

leges teams in each age group in the country. Both teams

qualified as Central Region champions and so we went with

a very good reputation. It turned out to be quite a success-

ful day...

Despite several players battling with injury, the U14 squad played some

superb netball and finished as runners up.

For various reasons, the U16 team only had 7 players and so a few of

them were out of position. Hollie Joyce (usually GD) played as GS all day

and Gracie Vickers (usually WA) played as WD. The girls were fantastic,

played with great spirit, only lost one game and finished in 3rd place.

The sweet taste of vic-

U14 Netball team

U16 Netball team

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Looking good on the dance floor Dancing through the ages with the Redborne Dance

Department GCSE Dance students showcased their skills in a December Dance Show late last month. The

theme was dance through the ages and the show included scenes from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s

and present day. If you missed out here’s a little taster of what you missed

Go online to view more pictures and

find more sports news.

Visit:

www.redbornecommunitycollege.com

Street dancing. Yo.

Yoga? Probably not.

Bad hair day? Of course not, it's

a tribute to the King of Pop

Every Good Boy Deserves Fa-

vour. Some might recognise

this phrase in music, referring

to the notes in the treble clef.

But others would know it as a

theatrical production which

merges actors with an orches-

tra with spectacular results.

To give GCSE Drama students a

well earned break the depart-

ment has booked tickets for

Every Good Boy Deserves Fa-

vour at the National Theatre in

London. If you’ve never heard of

this production, which is critically

acclaimed to be superb, here’s a

little more about it.

A dissident is locked up in an asy-

lum. If he accepts that he was ill,

has been treated and is now

cured, he will be released. He re-

fuses.

Sharing his cell is a real patient

Ivanov, who believes himself to

be surrounded by an orchestra.

As the dissident’s son begs his

“Is denying the

truth a price

worth paying

for liberty?”

father to free himself with a

lie, Tom Stoppard’s darkly

funny play asks if denying the

truth is a price worth paying

for liberty.

If you want a chance to see

this incredible play collect a

letter from Mrs French or any

member of the Drama depart-

ment. Note that tickets are

very limited so hurry up if you

want a place.

For more info visit:

www.nt-online.org

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Music News Although the music calendar isn't too busy with concerts at the moment, it doesn't mean

that the department is completely dormant. Preparations are already beginning for next

years concert and the brand new Battle of the Bands is in development. Along with various

other musical events throughout the year including the Jazz Cafe and choir performances

The her you can find out what clubs are on and where and all the important dates in the

music term.

Dates for the Calendar from the Music Department 2008 to 9:

Thu 22nd January GCSE Workshop with Philharmonia

Fri 23rd January Concert Trip to Philharmonia 7.30 Bedford

Fri6th February A Level Tea Concert 4pm Music Department

Tue 10th February Year 11 Composition Concert (Music Room 7pm)

Fri 6th March Chamber Concert - Community Event

Wed 25th March School Concert 7pm Main Hall

March 30th to April 2nd GCSE Music Practical Exams

Thu 30th April A Level Recital evening 7pm Music Room

Wed 1st July Fiddle Fiesta

Tue 7th July Brass Bonanza

July 8th to 14th July Music Tour

Extra Curricular Activities Timetable

Day Break time 10.55-11.15 Lunchtime 1.30-2.00 Afterschool

Monday Clarinet Group Windband

Mr O’Malley

Jazz Band till 4.30

Mrs Jones

Sax Group till 4.45

Mr O’Malley

Tuesday String Orchestra

Mrs Jennings

Orchestra till 4.15

Mrs Bottone

Folk Group till 4.00

Mrs Jennings

Chamber Orchestra till

4.45

Wednesday Flute Choir

Mrs Gommersall

Brass Group

Mr Haliday

Thursday Percussion Group

Mr Howard

Guitar Group

Mr Shefford

Music Tech till 4.30

Mr Bottone

Friday Choir

Mrs Jones

Calendar January 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 2 3

4

Training

Day

5

First day

of Spring

Term

6

7

8

Yr 11-12

Progress

Check is-

sued

9 10

11

GCSE/AS/

A2 Exams

12

13

14

Yr 11 Ad-

ditional &

Triple Bi-

ology ex-

ams

15

16

17

18

Yr 11 Ad-

ditional &

Triple

Chem ex-

ams

19

20

Yr11 Ad-

ditional &

Triple

Physics

exams

21 22 23 24

25

GCSE

Dance

Practical

exam

26

27

Cross

Country

Champi-

onship

28 29

Year 9

Options

fair

30 31

29

Yr 11 return 6th form application form

Final date Yr12 re-turn application form for yr13

For more sport dates and news

see Essential Sport on page 13

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Notices and Events Year 10 Work Experience

Tickets for Every Good Boy

Deserves Favour are still avail-

able. They are issued

in a fist come first

served basis so hurry

up and get a letter

from the Drama of-

fice if you want to go

along. Read more on

the play and the trip on page 14

Year 10 see’s the arrival of Work Experience this May. If you

haven't arranged a placement yet through school or inde-

pendently HURRY UP!! Although there is a while to go yet before it

begins paperwork needs to be sent off meaning that we need your

placement ASAP! Contact Mrs Kirkdale at the Work Experience in

South School if you have any problems or need to hand in any forms.

Year 9 Options Fair As you’ll be aware, Year 9 is not

only an important year for set-

tling into Redborne, but also making

big decisions. The Decisions you make

regarding GCSE’s in Year 9 will almost

definitely effect your future and may

well be the difference between getting

a job or being turned down. Now we

wouldn't want that would we.

With over 50 GCSE courses to choose

from it’s not surprising that you might

find the choice a bit boggling. That's

why on the 29th January we run an Op-

tions Fair where you can get a taste of

what some of the courses will involve.

Obviously the fair cannot accommodate

for all the courses but it’s worth coming

along to try and help make the deci-

sions a lot easier.

Come along to the hall in Lunch time on

the 29th make sure you pick up some

helpful leaflets about the courses

you’re considering taking. Good Luck

What: Year 9 Op-tions Fair Where: Assembly hall

When: Lunchtime, 29th January

Date of festival to be confirmed

There is so much opportunity for anyone willing to take part. Visit www.ampthill.infowww.ampthill.infowww.ampthill.infowww.ampthill.info to download application forms and find out how

you can get involved!!

www.ampthill.info