STEM Project
25-27th July 2016 year 9 trip to FSC Malham
On Wednesday 27, some Year 7 students were
involved in a project based around STEM. We
mainly focused on the E which stands for
engineering.
On Monday morning, year 9 students travelled to
Malham for a Geographical
and Biological trip.
During this project, we took part in numerous
events planned by the visitors from ‘Tomorrow's
Engineers.’
Our first task was listening to the importance of
engineering and how it is useful in everyday life.
We learnt about how we could use things around
us to create energy and the different sources we
already use. There were loads: nuclear, wind,
solar, natural gasses and many more.
After this task, we started to make our own cars
in our groups, which were chosen by our
teachers, from materials that were provided.
Also, the materials that were provided showed us
that energy can be created by the nature around
us,. For example the energy we used was solar, so
we charged the cars that we built by going
outside and using the sun shining onto our solar
panel. We had a race when all the cars were
charged!
Overall, I think everyone really enjoyed all the
tasks and it also built team skills. We worked a lot
on our TRIC skills by using our team work,
reflection and creative skills.
By Mahima Miah and Kayleigh Sawyers Mays
7CSC
On the first day, we have been greeted by our
supervisors: Ruth and Ellie, which after we ate a
small lunch, led us to Malham Cove which is a 94
metre tall limestone formation which used to be a
waterfall. We have completed a survey about how
well-kept the place is. After this we were taken to
our rooms in FSC Malham.
On the next day, we have been send to a coach
after breakfast which driven us to Clapham Beck.
There we compared many statistics of a river. This
was done in two places: Near the beginning of the
river and near its end. When we came back, all
students were involved in Malham Olympics. This
included throwing a wellie (instead of a shot put),
throwing a pipette (Instead of Javelin) and running
at a spot to try to get an exact time of ten seconds
which included a relay too. And the most exciting
one to do: Paired triple jump where people linked
their hands together and jumped.
On the last day, we went to Malham Forest to
investigate the growth of Dog Mercury plant’s
growth within sun lighted areas and shadow areas.
Then students were send to eat their dinner,
looking at the beautiful Malham Lake, and they
took some pictures. We thanked Ruth and Ellie for
teaching us and Mr Thor for organising the trip.
Then we headed back to The Boulevard Academy.
By Sebastian Cieslewicz, Tapi Ngoro and Ben West
Costello Stadium
On Wednesday 6th July a selection of year 7, 8 and
9 students from The Boulevard Academy took part
in the Hull Schools Athletics Competition at
Costello Stadium.
We arrived at 9:30 with our stomachs full of
butterflies and excitement. We sat on the hill,
with our packed lunches patiently waiting for each
event to start.
Students took part in a range of athletics events
against all the schools in Hull. Eventually the
events flew by and students became tired. Now
and then, between each event, results were
announced. The school did really well taking home
7 medals.
In year 9 Caitlin received a gold for the second
year running in long jump and a silver medal for
the 100m sprint. In addition to this, Eligijus took
first place in the high jump with a triumphant
150cm. Sophie completed the Year 9 medal haul
taking bronze in the shot put.
Year 7 students took home three medals. Lariana
took silver in the discus while Irmantas took
bronze in the javelin. The final medal of the day
was awarded to Ryan with a throw of over 21
metres in the Year 8 discus.
At the end of the day everybody put 100% effort
in to their performance and enjoyed it. All of the
students did exceptionally well
representing The Academy and
should all be proud of
themselves.
By: Caitlin Pearson
The end of year reward for all students with
100% attendance
On the 22nd of July 2016, 53 students from The
Boulevard Academy went on a coach to
McDonalds and then walked to the Vue cinema
to see the B.F.G. (Big Friendly Giant) film. These
students went because they had achieved
100% attendance throughout the year. When
they were at the cinema, the teachers gave out
sweets to enjoy during the film. Some of the
students said to us that
they thought the film was
fantastic and it was a great
treat to go to McDonalds.
Would you like to go?
If you want to have this
amazing experience next
year, you need to come to
school every day! Next
year, even if you have a
cough or a cold, just try to do what we have all
done and come to school.
By Thomas Olsen (7RWA) & Maja Jakubowska
(7AWH)
Shakespeare Studies
Students in Year 8 have been studying Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. Recently they put their interpretations of
events into an imaginary newspaper story. The students showed great understanding of the motivation of the characters, as
well as the imaginative and creative flair needed to design a convincing front page. Here are some of the results.
Duncan’s eternal slumber: who slayed a god ?
Castle grieve after former King
Duncan’s pale and bloody corpse
was found in his bed. He’d been
stabbed in the chest multiple
times. But we still don’t know who
ended Duncan’s waking days or
why.
Investigators have speculated
that Duncan died in his sleep. It
didn’t take a genius to figure
that out though. But it did take
an education to figure out that
the weapon used to kill Duncan
was the type of knife given to
most of the King’s guards.
Duncan will be buried in his
family’s crypt.
Macbeth told our reporter,
“What has happened is a shock
to everyone. I will not rest until
the killers are caught.
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Evening
Our reporters have heard hundreds of
vastly different tall tales about who
killed the King.
Some blamed the King’s servants and
guards, others blamed the three
witches and other foul spirits. The last
memorable tale was that Macbeth and
his wife had plotted to kill the King so
that Macbeth could become King.
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The main suspects, in order of
likeliness are: Lady Macbeth, the
three witches or Duncan’s youngest
son. At this moment in time, none of
the suspects have been questioned
by police or reporters.
During the week of the 25th July, students from
Year 7 and 8 showed their IMYC projects off to
parents and relatives. The theme of the project
was the First World War Centenary. The aim of
the project was to create a poem, piece of
informative text on an individual from the local
area who fought in the Great War or a
memorial to commemorate the 100 year
anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and the
First World War Centenary. This project also
had a once in a lifetime prize in rewarding two
students with a visit to the battlefields in
Belgium and France later this year.
The project allowed students to find out about
local heroes and even a greater opportunity
was given to look at our own family history and
see if any of our own relatives were involved in
the Great War.
For my project, I created a booklet with
information about my family during the war,
mainly focusing on my Great Great Grandad.
Other students chose to create a poem as if
they were fighting or had experienced the war.
Others created imaginative memorials made
out of wood to remember horses involved in
the war, one student created a wreath with a
poem embedded inside. Another created a
memorial with a symbol of light to remember
those that fought and lost their lives during the
Great War. A lot of hard work had gone into the
students’ projects.
People of Dunsinane have been
warned to stay in groups.
If anyone comes forward with
information about King Duncan’s
death, they will be greatly
rewarded, depending on
information. Please inform the
GCP (General Chief Prosecutor).
It hurts me deeply how someone
could infiltrate my home and kill
my beloved cousin.”
Overall, I personally enjoyed this project as I
have a huge passion in History.
Written by Emma Rainger
By Freddie Willis
The Elizabethan
Duncan is Dead!
By Grace bell
His majesty King Duncan was
discovered murdered in his room
at Inverness , Dunsinane after the
celebratory feast at Macbeth’s
castle. With multiple stab wounds
to the chest, the forensic
detectives were searching for
evidence of daggers or other
possible weapons.
days ago.
Inverness’s laundry maid
commented, “It was after
everybody had settled. I was
quietly doing the laundry, this
was on the same floor as all the
bedrooms. At around 12
midnight I heard soft, careful,
footsteps heading towards me in
Surprisingly, both daggers and
the East Wing, where Duncan’s
blood were found in plain sight
room was. As I opened the
with the royal guards. All four
laundry room door, the entire
guards, who didn’t want to be
castle fell silent. So I did the
named, have been arrested.
same. I daren’t look outside in
Macduff, the lord that discovered case I was spotted, so I stayed as
still as possible.
that Duncan was dead, told us,
“Duncan was a very kind and loyal After five more minutes, a door
King. I don’t understand how
creaked slowly open— I
killing him would make anyone
suspected that it was Duncan’s—
happy. His son’s were particularly and the gory sound of blood
upset.”.
splatter filled the night. I wasn’t
Also, Donalbain mentioned to us
that Duncan (his father) had been
in high spirits the night before at
the feast.
sure what I should do, but as all
servants are forbidden in the
King’s room unless called, I went
to get Macduff.”
The King was joyous and chatting
to both the lords and ladies.
No-one would have thought he
would die that very night.
The maid’s witness account was
passed across to the police, who
are investigating further.
The reason of the murder is
unknown, but many rumours
have been speculating . The most
popular (yet quite unreliable)
rumour is that it was revenge for
the victorious battle just a few
Furthermore, the resident chef
submitted a witness statement.
“I was cooking the dinner for our
guests. It was halfway through
the feast when I noticed Macbeth
acting curiously suspicious around
Visit to Parliament
On Tuesday 19th July, the year 9 and certain
students got to visit the Houses of Parliament. We
were able to take a tour around the building.
We had to arrive at school at 4:30am so some
students struggled to get up early in the morning.
Fortunately, they were able to fall asleep on the
coach because the journey was five hours long. A
certain teacher, was pretending to draw on
students faces when they were asleep.
Mr Blaza thought that the trip was very interesting
and informative, showing British democracy in
action. He was also very excited to have had a
Pokémon on his back. Unfortunately, Shannon
Cutter could not catch it.
Charlie Storr thought that the trip was good. It
was also very interesting, however he wasn’t
allowed to use his phone to take images of the
inside of Parliament.
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
the king. I then spotted a worried-looking
Lady Macbeth.
She then hurriedly took Macbeth into a
dark corner, away from the banquet. Her
voice was muffled and inaudible, so I
couldn't make her words out. However, I
did hear three very treacherous words,
“Kill King Duncan”. These words sent
shivers down my spine.”
Now some joyous news. Macbeth is to be
crowned King next week, along with his
wife Lady Macbeth (both pictured above)
being crowned Queen.
“I am very happy for Macbeth. I’m sure
the coronation will be a good one.”
commented Lord Lennox.
If you have any information regarding the
murder of King Duncan, please contact
the Elizabethan or the police force.
Mr Webster thought that when we went into the
Houses of Commons into the viewing gallery, John
Bercow – the speaker of the House of Commons –
was taller and a lot funnier in real life.
“Having a tour around the Parliament was an
astonishing experience for me seemingly I would
like give a speech in the exact same spot as Nelson
Mandela and Barack Obama”.
Some of the groups got to witness a debate
happening in the House of Commons. The debate
was about the education of children in places
around England. Sali said that she was fascinated
by ladie’s determination of her point. She said she
liked Justine Greening’s character and passion for
education.
Wyke Sixth Form College Visit
On the 7th July 16 students from the Year 9 Gifted and
Talented group went to visit Wyke Sixth Form College to
learn about Oxford and Cambridge Universities and to
meet some of the A level students.
After meeting some student who were studying English,
we were invited to take part in a closed procedure
activity. We were given a poem with some of the words
missing. We had to decide how to fill in the gaps with our
own language choices. Following this, everyone discussed
what they had written and then we were shown the
original poem. We talked about the way the language
affected the meaning and mood of the poem.
In the History meeting, we discussed a range of historical
and political events and how we felt about them. We
were also given sources to analyse.
Lastly, in Physics, the students talked over how we might
rearrange the equations of things such as potential
energy, and how the temperature changes down a
waterfall.
By Ellis Griffiths
The Noble
By Angelina Keal
50P
THE SCOTSMAN’S MERCURY
DRAMA AT DUNSINANE AS DUNCAN
DIES
Scotsman.
By Mateusz Gornacki
From Monday, April 24th, to Thursday, April 27th, 1611
Dear Duncan’s
Dead! EBM 12/07
King Duncan was found dead
last week after spending the
night at Dunsinane, the then
Thane Of Cawdor’s castle. He
was found with multiple stab
wounds. The country has been
left in complete dismay; who
would want to brutally murder
such a valiant ruler?
The King’s guards were found
with bloody daggers and a
“Stone cold expression
plastered on their faces”.
Macbeth was said to have been
overcome with fury and killed
the guards– in vengeance of the
King. He stated, “I couldn’t stop
myself… anger took over me.
My ruler and friend was lying
dead in front of me and his
murderers beside him. I, his
host, had to protect him , I
failed that duty. To avenge him
was all I could do.”
There was complete chaos
in the castle after Macduff
found the blood-stained
body of the King. Lady
Macbeth was said to have
cried out in horror before
fainting from the shock. Not
long after, a distraught Malcom and Donalbain fled the
country leading to vicious
rumours about their loyalty.
We have spoken to a
servant, on the night of
Macbeth's coronation, at
Dunsinane– who told us about
the events leading up to the
King’s death.
“Macbeth and his wife had held
a lavish feast, in celebration of
winning the recent battle. The
King had been invited to stay at
the castle overnight.
It was an extremely festive night,
distinguished guests crowded
round the castle hall. It was
unforgettable; everyone was
joyous as the night drew to a
regrettable close. Nobody could
know what would happen.
King Duncan before his death
There is speculation that the
guards killed King Duncan as a
plot to put Macbeth on the
Throne. I am not one to indulge
in circulating rumours, but I do
know Macbeth has gained quite
a following. Apparently, after
the coronation ended, Macbeth
was seen speaking
conspiratorially with two
suspicious men. “
Why anyone would want to kill
our brave and well-loved King is
unknown, but justice will be
surely sought for our
courageous King.
King Duncan of Scotland has been
murdered in his sleep! He was
found in his room bleeding in the
chest with two daggers near his
bed, after having suffered multiple
stab wounds that were severe
enough to kill him. The news is a
shock to the entire world. At the
moment the servants are the prime
suspects.
army leader, commented that
he was disgusted that King
Duncan was murdered
unguarded.
In addition, he mentioned that
Dunsinane Castle is
unpredictable. He also
mentioned that he was talking
to Macbeth at midnight at the
castle walls.
We then asked Lady Macbeth
We sent a correspondent to visit
and Macbeth, the owners, in a
the crime scene (Dunsinane Castle) private interview, to give their
to interview and to find out how
views. Both answered that they
the residents and castle servants
were heartbroken and hoped
reacted.
the murderer would not escape
the fitting punishment for
Firstly, the cook, Simon
treason.
McDonagall, was asked to
comment. He told us,
Another person we interviewed
“I don’t know what could've caused was Lennox. He told us,
this death. It definitely wasn’t us
because our poison hasn’t been
touched for years. I wouldn't even
put a knife through him.”
“He was a great king. I don’t
understand who would even
want to kill him. He [the
murderer] will get his sentence
Furthermore, we asked one of King and we will get the justice we
deserve.”
Duncan’s sons, Malcolm, who is
also his successor, to comment.
There are also suspicions that
“Those assassins are the killers of Lord Macbeth, the Thane of
my father. I wouldn’t forgive them Cawdor, had killed Duncan and
for this. Dunsinane is no longer as blamed the servants by staining
them with blood. Many people
secure as it once was.”
don’t even believe this story.
Later, Banquo, King Duncan’s vice
The prime suspects, asked to
King Duncan before his death.
comment, told our reporter,
“It wasn’t us. We swear that we
were framed. We did not do it.”
In the end, King Duncan has been
murdered with the servants
seeming to be the guilty party at
the moment, but denying all
charges. The important question is:
Where were the guards when King
Duncan needed them most?