Autumn Half Term II, 2013-14

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Colosseum Chronicle
Congratulation to the Year 11s on their Mock Results. In particular to Jonathan Bowler, Louisa Wocial, Josh Dawson and Nicholas Latham who all achieved 10 A* or As grades! Dear Santa, For Christmas, our form would like: Louisa: the ability to play guitar Milly: a kitten Johnny: to be shorter Ellen: a fish Romy: surprises Carlos: a duck Isra: a unicorn Layla: a pony Martin C: world peace Jackson: money Milad: a donkey Marlena: food Anna: peace

Hawkes form cheating rumours disproved

Forms success linked to two Year 11 students
Mr. Hawkes and members of C/MH spoke out against the rumours of cheating, this term. Calling the other forms sore losers Mr. Hawkes put his forms achievement in the inter-form competition down to sheer excellence. At 36 points, the form, at the end of the first term, have scored almost twice as much as their nearest competitor. Ms. Bhambras form is a poor second place with 21. The competition for second Mr. Hawkes form surprised commentators by choosing a version of Articulate as their forms competition. Many expected that as PE teacher his form would make a more sporty choice. However, his choice has been strongly vindicated. They have memorized the images, accused a student who would only speak on the condition of anonymity. There are some images that theyve clearly seen before. In order to lay these rumours to rest, the last competition of term was held using an entirely new set of words. The dream team Despite the change of questions, Mr. Hawkes form still clearly won, beating Mr. Brearleys form hands down. Bowley] are simply amazing at Articulate, a source close to C/MH confirmed. You might say, they are the dream team. The Colosseum Chronicle interviewed Wocial to discover what lay behind this winning team. Jonnys good at describing things and Im good at guessing them, Wocial admitted. She continued, Ive definitely found my calling.

Marlena: wants food

So what is the secret of their success? Two names come up again and again in these discussions and they are Louisa Wocial and Jonny Bowley. Apparently unbeatable, certainly unbeaten, these two are the secret to the forms success. Those two [Wocial and

Bowley: Good at describing things.

Wocial: Ive found my calling. place is tightly fought after with Mr. Brearleys form and Mr. Tamizians form a narrow third and fourth.

STOP PRESS STOP PRESS Congratulations to Mr. Hawkes on the birth of his son! STOP PRESS STOP PRESS

Anna: wants peace

Im the Grinch and I dont care

Ms. Arrowsmith opens up about Christmas and those hurtful labels to Isra Huillard dAignaux and Layla Nathan.
Why dont you like Christmas? I dont like how the religious festival has been hijacked by consumerism. Its not Christmas I dislike its the bullying from advertisers that make you feel that you need to spend money. Olympia did a shoebox appeal where we embraced the spirit of Christmas by giving to children who would really appreciate the presents. What are your favourite aspects of Christmas? Spending time with my family has a big impact on Christmas. I like the fact that its cold and its dark and the lights are all out. How do you feel about being called the Grinch? If I said I didnt like Diwali, would I be called the Grinch? I watch fireworks for Diwali but Im not Hindu. When its Eid I will say Eid Mubarak to Muslims so I enjoy Christmas as a festival of lights but I disapprove of the fact that we are led to believe that Christmas is about John Lewis and Lily Allens bad cover of Keane. Justin Welby (archbishop of Canterbury) has given the same message that Christmas is not just about money. This emphasis on only enjoying Christmas by spending money also puts pressure on poorer families and is insensitive in a time when people are facing difficult decisions with regards to what they will spend their money on. How much does family influence you experience at Christmas? Having my children has had a huge impact on my Christmases. The Grinch Is there anything else youd like to say? I would like people to have a go at pop up tree decorating where people put lights and decorations on living and real trees. I have already started this with the trees outside the staffroom bring in your spare decorations and join in! We have lost sight of the true meaning of the pagan respect for trees because we cut them down and kill them, yes, I know they are farmed to be cut down, but it is still killing a

Interviewer Isra Huillard dAignaux

Ms. Arrowsmith

tree if you cut it down to decorate it just for one month of the year. If people call me the Grinch, good, I dont care, I give to charity on Christmas.

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Ryan and Carlos Festive Jokes!

Why did Santa's helper see the doctor? Because he had a low "elf" esteem! Who delivers presents to cats? Santa Paws! What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck? A Christmas Quacker! Who is Santa's favorite singer? Elf-is Presley
Ryan Gregory

Jonny and Louisas Top 10 Feel-Good Christmas Songs

10) White Christmas - Bing Crosby 9) Do They Know It's Christmas Time - Band Aid

8) Mistletoe and Wine Cliff What do Santa's little helpers learn at Richard
school? The elf-abet! What athlete is warmest in winter? A long jumper! What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days! What do you get if you cross a bell with a skunk? Jingle Smells!

7) Merry Christmas Everybody Slade 6) Winter Wonderland - Doris Day 5) Last Christmas - Wham! 4) Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow - Dean Martin 3) Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Various 2) Fairytale Of New York The Pogues and Kirsty Mccall 1) I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard

Carlos Simeon

Two snowmen in a field, one turned to the other and said "I don't know about you but I can smell carrots."! Did you know that Santa's not allowed to go down chimneys this year? It was declared unsafe by the Elf and Safety Commission.

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Putting the finishing touches

The completed image

Mr. Woolley, Mr. Davies and Josh Dawson at work while admiring students look on.

Joe Conway fills in the brickwork

Mr. Woolleys Forms Amazing Start To Improving Our Environment

This year Ms Anthony has challenged each college to improve a different part of the schools environment. Colosseum is holding a competition between each form to see which can come up with the best improvement. Mr. Woolleys has been the first to go and they have set the bar extremely high with their eye-catching chalk drawing. Best form will win breakfast pizza in VT time. Can any other form do better?

Compiled by Milad Sherzad