TALBOT HOUSE NEWS

Army Adventure week

Mr Richards and Mr Allen took a group of nineteen year ten students on an "Army Adventure Week", the visit took place mon 28th April until Fri 2nd May at Parkfoot campsite Pooley Bridge Cumbria. All students will be taling part in numerous activities which will give them an insight into army life.

A group of Year 11 students accompanied by Mrs Smith helped out at a "Pie and pea" luncheon for some of our elderly residents from Kateregina. The luncheon took place Tues 22nd April and was a huge success, entertainment was provided by jacob Carr and jess Wilson. A return visit has been arranged for sometime in May.

Talbot Pool tournament was won by Ryan Carver from Grove, runner up was Johnathan Walton of Talbot. The competition was open to students in yrs 7-9 from all house blocks.

Congratulations to to john and Jacob Carr who have been selected to take part in the X-Factor, John got as far as the second round with his solo performance, Jacob will be doing his first solo selection at Glasgow and both boys are auditioning in the group category.

A Geordie fundraising night is being held at The Red Lion in Birtley Fri 2nd May, there will be Broth and Stottie, quizzes and raffels on the night. Funds raised are to go towards the cost of the Athens visit. Tickets are £3 and are on sale from Talbot houseblock.

Talbot house pupils are aiming for the top in there sportings activities. First off Aaron McEwen 7AB has won a 2nd place medal in the athletics over the weekend. Stephen Fargent 11JL was in Chicago with Birtley boxing club and won his fight. And Carly Curran came fourth in the regional hairdressing competition which was held at the federation brewery Mon 11th Febuary, Carly now goes through to the national heats in blackpool later in the year.

A happy New Year from all the staff in Talbot, everyone keep up the hard work during the new year.

Nicola Carter 9RE was Production Manager in a DVD produced with other students through "Media Box" during August 2007. The film is being viewed this week by her tutor group 9RE.
Well done to Robbie Gee 9RE for a great performance with the school rugby team over the past weekend.
Both of the above students have been nominated for Talbot's prestigious "Wicked Wednesday" award by their tutor which, incidentally will be run on Thursday 22nd Nov, to coincide with our "Thanksgiving" Theme.
Mr Calland and Mr Goodwill have kicked off their ever poplar "Science Club", which is run in the Science Dept on a Thursday night, and includes many fantastic experiments and activities.

Talbot were the overall winners of the boys cross country. No Surprise there!
Members of Talbot staff are taking 34 students to Athens on 23rd to 27th May 2008. Places are still available, and anyone interested should contact Mrs Smith or Mr Goodwill in Talbot for more details. This trip is open to all year groups from 7-13.
20 year 11 Students with 100% attendance during last half-term have each been awarded a £1 Prom Voucher to go towards the cost of their prom.
Children In Need Disco has been organised by Year 11 BTEC students, and is being run by Talbot Prefects. It will be held on Tues 4th Dec, 6-8pm in the main hall. More details to follow...

Jonathan Phipps 9 PCD was selected to attend Air Experience Flying at RAF Leeming on 16th Oct. Jonathan was given the opportunity to fly a two-seater tutor aircraft.
Talbot students are collecting plastic bottle tops to raise funds for a young boy who needs an electric wheelchair. We need to collect his body weight in bottle tops in order to achieve this. The collection point will be Mrs Atkinson art room. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to Laura Kennedy 9DTR and Jordan Fleming 9RE who took part in the Dott '07 Challenge, and secured the runners up prize of £5000.