News Archive May 2009

MEDIA SUCCESS



Congratulations to Charlotte Heward who has won a £3000 bursary to read media studies at the University of Teesside. Charlotte had a rigorous interview at the University that included a presentation of her portfolio of work. Notable pieces include Charlotte’s significant contributions to the St Mary’s student newspaper as well as a magazine that she helped produce when she was a pupil at Acklam Grange School. In addition to her expertise with printed media, Charlotte demonstrated her talents with video through the production of a music video and an introductory sequence to a thriller. Charlotte is particularly pleased to have won the bursary as the degree course will provide an excellent stepping stone for the media career she hopes to follow.

Mary Sproxton, the Media Studies teacher at St Mary’s, is delighted with Charlotte’s achievement but is also very pleased with the high number of students progressing into media related degree courses. This year there is a total of 16 students who will progress on to courses ranging from journalism through to film production.

INTER-COLLEGE ARMY COMPETITION WINNERS



St Mary’s showed their competitive streak when a they took part in and won the annual inter-college competition run by the army. The event was held at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, York on Wednesday 22nd April. There were 26 teams from the North of England. The students took part in a variety of challenges which were scored on a points system. The challenges included:

• Archery
• Paintball Challenge
• Mountain Bike Challenge
• General Knowledge Quiz
• Obstacle Course Challenge
• Aerial Ropeway

There were also non-scoring, optional activities throughout the day which included Lazerquest, an inflatable obstacle course, paintball target practice and a reaction test.

The competition has been designed to provide both physical and mental stimulus in a competitive but enjoyable atmosphere. There was an emphasis on fostering good team spirit which the St Mary’s team fully incorporated into their winning formula!

The students were presented with their winning shield by Lt Col Paul Hodgson.