On the 9th of Novem-
ber , my v i ce -
president and I went
to Shire-Hall in
Shrewsbury for the
first TMBSS School
council meeting.
Although it was most-
ly to get to know each
other a little for the
first meeting, we dis-
cussed what we
should be able to do
and not do in our
position. People from
all different kinds of
schools in TMBSS
came from around
Shropshire.
We decided on certain
rules that should be in
place so that we are not
allowed to go power-
crazy.
We decided that stu-
dents could have a say
in some things, such as
what we were supposed
to do with the toilets,
bullying, racism, but
also things such as fu-
ture building works and
funding.
It was serious and an
interesting experience
and I think that it’s a
really good thing to
School Council First for TMBSS
Kian is a pupil at Princess Royal
Hospital. He has been learning
about instructional texts.
He has made a vlog explaining
how to do a magic trick with a £5
note and two paper clips.
He wrote the instructions:.
Making two paperclips join together and fly.
You need two paperclips.
First get a five pound note.
Then fold the five pound note.
Put the paper clip on to clip it together in the middle.
After that fold one of the flaps back over the paper clip.
Then put the next paper clip on. Clip together the flap
and one other part of the note.
Say the magic word abracadabra.
Then pull the two edges of the note apart and the clips
will fly in the air and be attached
together.
Hook-A-Gate Open Day
Myself and everyone at
Hook-a-Gate would like to invite
you to our open day on
Wednesday 16th December
10:30am until 12:30pm.
Our students will be conducting a bake sale,
tea and coffee and a food/clothing collec-
tion.
All proceeds will be donated to the Ark
Shrewsbury. This is a great opportunity for
our students to show off their work whilst
raising money for a good cause.
If anyone would like to make a donation or at-
tend please contact Miss T at either Hook-a
Gate or Sundorne Centres.
Miss T
T M B S S SECONDARY NEWSLETTER
A clip from Kian’s vlog
A Word From the Head of
Service
I’m really honoured to
be able to welcome
you all to this first edition of the Secondary
newsletter. It is an admirable partner to the
already established Primary newsletter.
The quality of the contributions is very
heartening and I am sure will inspire others
to write about their experiences of being
part of TMBSS and all it has to offer.
This is an excellent showcase for the work
and activities that pupils undertake across
the secondary centres. Clearly, it has been
a very busy term and one where there have
been new ventures, the Service Council, as
well as the traditional, Enterprise.
What this demonstrates to me is the depth
and breadth of our curriculum, which en-
courages pupils to gain confidence through
personalised programmes whilst develop-
ing their core skills.
Thank you to everyone involved. I
can’t wait until the next edition.
Kay Redknap
Head of Service
have a school
council. It gets us
to think about oth-
er important things
as well as our les-
sons.
Ludlow’s vice -
rep resentat i ve ,
Emily Zanft said “it
allows us to pull
our different ideas
together from all
pupils from all cen-
tres and from all
ages”.
Plus the cookies
were good!
Ben Watkins Ludlow Centre
It’s a Kind of Magic...
Kian Williams Y8
December 2015
Kian demonstrating
his magical talents
Trading Places in Ludlow Market
On the 3rd of December my school had a stall at Ludlow mar-
ket, to sell the things we had made.
The things we made to sell were mince pies, Christmas cake,
apple cake, fudge, jam, Ludlow pictures, heart and butterfly
canvasses, shed signs, cheese boards and bread boards,
Christmas decorations, tea-light holders, painted flowerpots
and tea towels.
We all took a turn at selling the things….when it was my turn
my Mum and Dad came and
bought a lot of things.
I told my friend in the barbers
to come to the market stall,
and she came and bought two
mince pies and three Christ-
mas deco It was very windy and stormy
and we had to be careful our
stuff didn’t blow away!
Nathan White—Ludlow
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Enterprising Spirit!
Stirring Things Up at Sundorne
This week, students at Sundorne
Education Centre have made soups
and sold them to raise money for
the Air Ambulance. We made leek
and potato, carrot and coriander,
butternut squash, red pepper and
curried parsnip. We also made
posters to advertise the sale of our
soup.
I collected money and delivered.
We raised £40 but next time we will
have to sell it for more than £1 so
we raise more money.
We are hoping that the air ambu-
lance come in and tell us how they
spend the money that people do-
nate to them.
We would like to thank Asda for
their kind donation of all the vege-
tables, Starbucks for donating the
cups for the soup and eve-
ryone else who supported
us by buying the soup!
Demi Davies - Sundorne
In the build up to Christmas, many students have been showing their
entrepreneurial skills in making and raising money in various ways.
Sam Davies
making soup
Coffee Morning for MIND
Wednesday 9th December
10:30 am – 12:00pm
Oswestry Education Centre.
Over the past couple of weeks students at Oswestry Centre
have been baking cakes and biscuits and making preserves to
be sold at a coffee morning in order to raise money for the
mental health charity ‘MIND’.
Working with Mrs Humphries, Mrs Kelly, Mrs Spelman and Mrs
Windows, students from both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
have made a variety of tasty treats which will be on sale. One
student, Will Coadey, Age 12, made “Mincey Mince Pies”
which he was particularly proud of and wanted to take home!
The coffee morning will take place at Oswestry Education Cen-
tre, College Road between 10:00 and 12:00 on Monday 7th
December. There will be an entrance fee of £1 which includes
entry to a raffle. Tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale as well
as a selection of Christmas gifts made by past and present
students.
All proceeds will go to MIND. If you’re free
and in the Oswestry area on the 9th of
December please come and join us.
Stella Williams - Oswestry
Aaron & Shay on
Ludlow Market
Work Experience at Walford
On Mondays I go to Walford college in Bas-
church on the agriculture (farming). We do
all sorts of things like
Tractor driving
Fencing (fixing the fence)
Giving the calves a vaccination, etc.
When the calves suck on your hand
just be careful your hand doesn't get
at the back of it's mouth because it
will hurt if they bite you (I was not
careful and it bit me!)
L.uke Baker - Sundorne Centre
Stepping Things Up A Gear...
When I was younger I started riding a bike at my Grandma and Grandad’s neighbourhood but I had to
stop because they moved to a different place so I had to stop for a long time.
I didn’t do much cycling but Bridgnorth Education Centre
helped me to start cycling again and now I cycle ever Fri-
day but when I can’t go I learn how to fix a bike instead.
I met Mr Rednap on my first day of cycling and I was very
nervous but he helped me cycle. I was unsure about the
bike at first because it was very different to my bike at
home. On my first attempt I did two miles. The track was
very bumpy but still fun. The
track is from Bridgnorth to Iron-
bridge. It was very fun and I am
excited about learning how to do
more with the bikes.
K Riley - Bridgnorth Centre
Trying Something New...
Kurt trying out the
bike
Frankie is a keen musician and writes much of her own
music and lyrics. This is one of her original poems:
The Black Dog
That beautiful pain I envy.
The ending I crave
like that first sip of murky water from a parched and
dying child.
Of aching legs; they walk just to die a little slower.
The nothing I feel is so painful.
I long for a happiness that’s not so fake.
The tears behind a smile of broken promises. Shattered
dreams
like fibre glass,
drowning in a lake of blood.
My blood
and yours.
They merge to what we become.
I am not whole without my other half
hence my half empty soul.
It’s hard to function with half a brain
and to stand on only one leg.
I am forever half
until you complete me
with your gentle touch
and silent words of comfort.
Whispered dreams and soft night.
Black cloak to lie on but not to be lied to.
Your blackness. My comfort.
For I never lie to my weakness;
For you are my weakness.
Frankie Holder—Bridgnorth
Getting Creative... Having a Stab at Gothic
This term, many students have been studying Gothic Literature. Here are some extracts of their
own attempts at this grim genre:
I came across walls that seemed to
frown upon me. Though I was alone, I
felt something lurking in the shadows.
I was not alone.
Holly Hanson -Bridgnorth
I could hear the creaking of ancient doors as the wind passed through the
shattered windows and the I could feel the soaked wood and the caved in
pillars as I scooted past the holes in the floor boards.
D Langford - Bridgnorth
I looked up at the
gigantic building.
The run-down features sent
shivers down my spine. Fro-
zen and stiff, I looked up at
the top window. A monster-
like figure flashed past the
glass and ventured deep into
the house.
I felt the cold, sharp wind blow furiously across my
face. I was scared at every moment. I heard my heart
racing as I wondered what could hurt or potentially
kill me.
Kurt Riley - Bridgnorth
I felt scared. Real scared, but I wasn't
going to let me fears overcome me just
yet...the door creaked open, the screech-
ing of the rusty joints echoed through the
orphanage.
Kane Adams - Ludlow
All I can smell is death hanging in the air. My fingers
fit perfectly into the indentations in the wall. What
happened here? Who did this? As my mind races, my
worst fears are granted and the door screeches
open…
Mai Armitage Pryce - Ludlow
My heart was pounding and my
stomach was groaning. I knew
that something was following
me.
Josh Stone - Ludlow
As I looked around I noticed the door was open. I
could see cobwebs and spiders which were as big as
a dog.
Josh Pritchard - Ludlow
My heart pounding in my chest, I thought I could hear
a terrible screech. As the vast door opened, I could
feel the faint breath on the back of my neck.
Aaron Terrence Jones - Ludlow
I hear crunching and snapping of
twigs underfoot, getting closer until
I can already imagine breath on my
neck and the fear I know it will
bring
Olivia Evans - Ludlow
I began to think I must fight
back. I looked at the doors but it
was too late. Bang! I was no
more…
Shay Hastings - Ludlow