Visit to Cog Moors Waste Water Treatment Plant

The 10S BTEC Science group visited the Cog Moors Centre in Dinas Powys. They were given a presentation on ‘What happens when you flush the toilet?’ and given a tour of the site to give them an idea of the science behind the different stages of cleaning waste water.

West African Dragon

Fitzalan and their Partner Primary Schools have been involved in a mask making project which is going to culminate in the creation of a carved totem pole.

The project began with the Primary Schools creating masks from ideas they had after listening to stories about the meanings of the figures on totem poles.

The best ten faces were chosen to be carved onto the full size totem pole and as you can see from the pictures it is now taking shape.

Pa Modou-Sowe from the Gambian Arts Centre has directed the project from its conception and hopes that the finished totem pole will be on show in the community.

Aiming Higher 2010

On Friday 26th February 150 pupils took part in our first Aiming Higher Day. Two groups took part and were based in either the Cardiff City Stadium or Leckwith Athletic Stadium.

During the day pupils were involved with core subject revision sessions and general study advice and all were engaged in interactive group work including brain storming activities and quizzes.

All pupils took part in a really positive way and their enthusiasm for the event was very encouraging.

Mrs Kemp and Mrs Owen would like to thank both staff and pupils for making the day so enjoyable!

Year 7 Bike It Day – Thursday Feb 11th

Year 7 pupils had the chance to get out on their bikes before half term as part of the 5x60 / Bike It project.

Bike it is a project run by Sustrans, who focus on sustainable transport. The aim of the project is to get more pupils riding their bikes to school. Fitzalan High School and 5x60 have linked with Sustrans to run this scheme for the year 7 pupils.

The project launched in February with a special Bike It day. During this day, the pupils got to take part in a Bike Maintenance workshop, learning how to fix and look after their bikes. They were also treated to a display by a professional BMX freestyler, who showed off some of his skills and let the pupils have a go on his bike.

There is now an after school Bike It club every Thursday for year 7. The pupils can go for a bike ride, and maintain their bikes.

Fitzalan has also invested in a brand new covered and secure bike stand for the pupils to store their bikes safely during the day.

Finally, we are also starting a competition next term. The year 7 pupil who rides to school the most between now and the summer holidays will win a brand new bike. Details of the competition will be given out in year 7 assembly.

Dan 5x60

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St David’s Day Cake Sale

The Charity Committee held a cake sale on Monday 1st March 2010 to celebrate St David’s Day. Staff and pupils donated Bara Brith, Welsh Cakes and lots of other goodies and these were sold to raise money for the Haiti Appeal. We managed to raise £70! Thank you and well done to everyone who donated cakes and helped at the sale.

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