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year seven and eight Cocktail Disco. The main attraction being the dancing
sixth form boys, dressed in their grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts, and of
course not forgetting the tantalizing tropical cocktails served by the
Hawaiian beauties. Monday lunchtime gave us kids to opportunity to revisit
the 70s with the extremely competitive Space Hopper Race. (Its true
there’s something more fun that a Sony Play Station!) Also Monday was the
starting day of the sweet-toothed Chocolate Tombola, where everyone won a
prize and the shocking Splat the Rat, both of which ran throughout the week
so no one missed out.
Tuesday 5th
February was the day when Matthew Kelly walked through the smoky door of
Whickham School and we held are own Stars in your Eyes. Who knew that Ronan
Keating went to Whickham School? Tuesday lunchtime kicked off the Five-aside
football competition, where all the budding David Beckhams were out in force
showing off their skills on the pitched. Finally Tuesday Night was the
greatly anticipated opening night of the Show Stoppers Varity Shows that ran
on both Tuesday and Wednesday evening. This gave the sixth form boys another
opportunity to dress up and dance, but this time they donned their bell
bottoms and groovy shirts and gave us all a bit of Night Fever. However
there was a guest appearance from the teachers giving us their special
adaptation of the pop group Hearsay, it was amazing how they managed to live
that one down in the staff room.
Wednesday
6th February was a day for those who were active and fit Aerobics was held at lunchtime giving people the opportunity to
lose those extra pound that they had put on over the Christmas and New Year.
There were a lot of red faces leaving that hall after that event.
Thursday
7th February
was the day that all young boys dream about, the legend Peter Beardsley
graced us with his presence and skills and
held a Penalty Shoot Out competition. The future goalkeepers of Newcastle
United also helped this along by providing their
services. The sports hall had never been so jam packed with people. Even the teachers lost their cool when Peter entered the
school. Not to be over shadowed was the Ceilidh. This provided both music
and dance along with the Irish spirit.
Finally there was Friday 8th
February this was the end of our week and we made it one to remember. It was
non-uniform day everyone came in wearing what they wanted, even if that was
an Ali G ensemble or a Darth Veda number. Also is gave the local primary
schools the opportunity to join in and go in to school not wearing their
uniforms. The final event of the day was the wild uncensored House Party
with special guests from the Newcastle Falcons Ruby Team. There was loud and
live music. Staff Blind Date, which uncovered some interesting past times
and hobbies. (Again a sixth form boy decided to remove his trousers and
fashion a rather attractive pink number, those boys will do anything to wear
a dress!!) We also managed to take time out and thank Mr. Turnbull who put
in so much time and hard work by throwing a cream pie in his face. We really
did appreciate all of his help. (Honestly!!)
After
the week of fun and games we had the task of counting all that wonderful
money. We were then pleased to announce that we had raised over £10,000 and
it was all going to CRY. We felt that we had been able to give something
back and it was all done in memory of Paul.
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