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• Perfect Trip: Educational and Fun

  

  Bath is the perfect trip: educational and fun!  As part of their Classics and Latin studies Year 9 enjoyed the company of an expert guide at the Roman Baths, explaining the remains of the Baths and the story of its discovery.  A chance to explore the site provided the perfect opportunity to throw coins into one of the pools and make a wish, in just the same way as the Romans did almost two thousand years ago.  One group of girls worked out that approximately 14 litres of was every second were gushing out of the hot spring!

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• 'Immortals' Divides Opinion

  

  Opinion was divided among A level Classical Civilisation pupils as to the merits of the latest Hollywood blockbuster 'Immortals', though as Hattie Wheeler's review shows it had some strong support ''Immortals' is a film of truly breath-taking beauty and blood thirsty brutality.  'Immortals' is a film of stunning cinematography.'  Even it's biggest fans were doubtful as to the likelihood of Gods in fact being able to die...as long as they are killed another God.

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• Profitable Enterprise Week

  

  Young Enterprise company Forget-Me-Not took advantage of an in-house selling opportunity at the St Gabriel's Christmas Craft Fair recently.  Sales of their mobile phone covers exceeded expectation and as a result they hope to diversify further to meet the needs of their target market in the coming months.

  The Year 9 Business Club company for 2011, Eskimo, successfully sold small festive gifts and cakes at the craft fair. Shareholders will be making a dividend on their initial investment so it was a positive experience for all.

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