We've Moved!

We have moved to a new blog:
http://www.wyvernnews.blogspot.com/

Two Days Left

Everyone all over the school is really excited at the summer holidays been two days away. The Bugle though when we return will no longer exsist ass the Wyvern will take over. Everyone will miss the bugle but the wyvern will be even better so we are lucking forward to new and more exciting stories. So Bye from me and for anymore posts by me go to the Wyvern! Have A good holiday!

Full Mrs Hickerson Interwiew on the new school unifrom!

Why did you choose to change the uniform?

We are becoming a new school and we will be known as Darlington School of Mathematics and Science, shortened to DSMS.  We wanted a smart new uniform to go along with all of the exciting changes that are taking place.

What is your favourite part of the new uniform?

The blazers with the school badge on the pocket. They look extremely smart and have been well received by all of the pupils who have seen them.

Why did you choose to get clip-on ties?

We are a smart new school and we want to look the part. Clip-on ties do look very smart and everyone will look the same. The traditional ties are not always worn as they should be and can look very messy.

What gave you the inspiration for the new logo?

It is both modern and traditional. DSMS is clear and easy to remember and looks impressive on the shield in the new school colours.

Will the staff be wearing logo (e.g. Mrs Park the caretaker)?

The site staff, the catering staff and the PE staff will all be wearing work clothes that have the new logo on them.

Mr Stewart – English Teacher Extraordinaire

As Mr Stewart  is retiring we interviewed him about his memories of Branksome

His first memory of the school was in 1968 when his family moved to Darlington from Newton Aycliffe to take his ‘O’ levels (these are like our current GCSEs) – not many people remember ‘O’ levels now!

After 3 years of teacher training he came back to Branksome to teach. He then got an English degree and has had a career spanning 34 years.

Memories

Mr Stewart thought that taking the students to Wimbledon was the greatest memory as all the students on the trip enjoyed playing or watching tennis.

One of the most jaw-dropping experiences at Branksome was when an unexpected helicopter landed in the school yard. Every teacher and student watched in disbelief as Julie Park the Site manager was asked by former Headteacher John Meilroy, to go for a ride around the estate in  the helicopter – becoming Branksome’s first flying caretaker!

Another memory was when a Headteacher had the whole school painted completely and utterly pink – honest! Pink classrooms, pink corridors– everywhere pink to inspire the students. The chairs in the staffroom are a painful reminder of this time.

Once a brave but foolhardy pupil risked her life climbing up a drainpipe to get a 5 pence powerball.  All the teachers watched in terror as she got further and further up the drainpipe and then managed to get down safely with the ball.

Our intrepid English teacher also went on a lot of school holidays to France.  His most enjoyable memory of France was flying kites with Mr Parr – they were on a beach where the wind was very strong and had a fabulous time. ( Mr Stewart made a rude comment about Mr Parr at this point but the censors have removed it!)

Other memories include  the many successful school productions especially “Grease” which was brilliant everyone enjoyed it. (We are still waiting for the Romeo and Juliet production though Sir!)

We also asked about his retirement and his answer was “carpentry”  Apparently Mr Stewart is going back to college – Bishop Auckland Technical College, to learn how to make furniture. ( Could you make us some new shelves for the library please Mr Stewart?) Before all of this though he is going to take a well earned break in Greece in September.  We hope he will return sometimes to see us, but with 36 years of Branksome School behind him we acknowledge that he deserves a rest.

The last thing he said was “ This school is way better than its reputation – let it be known”

We agree Mr Stewart and wish you all the best in your retirement.

The Branksome Bugle Team.

Induction Day

Today the year 6's came up from their Primary schools and visited their secondary schools. At Branksome they had a morning with their form tutors and afternoon in an ICT room. (We also had the TV in the Library put up.)

New School Uniform

On Friday 13th May the Branksome Science College library revived a 37" LCD TV. We also got the opportunity to try on the new school uniform.

Royal Wedding

Some people may not be fussed however I am really looking forward to the royal wedding tomorrow. I am having a BBQ in my back garden. I will also be watching it on the TV.

New Visitors

Hello all. Just to let you know that if you check the Flag Counter, we have had one visit from the Phillipenes.

Background

We have recently changed the background of this website so text is easier to read.

DSMS website

Since Branksome is changeing it's name to darlington school of maths and science we will probalby have a website however i have done some reasearch and some of the websites are already taken like http://www.dsms.org.uk/ takes you to the Divya Shanthi Mission Support website. Also http://www.dsms.co.uk/ takes you to www.x-check.co.uk/ which is some sort of mobile electronics sales website. However the funniest is if you go to http://www.dsms.com/ because there is just two words saying planely 'it works!'
haha, the funny powers of the tinterweb (internet).

Team of the Year

The Branksome Bugle has achived the Bernie Coyne team of the year award. We recived the award on Friday 15th April during assembily.
As it was Mr B Coynes last day he not only presented the trophie he was also the person who bought it.
The trophie is currently on display in the library.

International Sucsess

The Branksome Bugle is now international because we have had visitors in the USA and India. So thankyou to whoever you are!

Goodbye Mr Coyne

Its all very upseting. This school has gained alot from his teachings and support over the years. I am making him a card so if you wish to sign it let me know.

Overall day

Brilliant day! There are new changes happening to the school. What shall we call the new newspaper?

Great idea!

Why don't we make the Branksome Bugle into a documentary film? It could be called the story of the Branksome Bugle and it could have interviews mixed with short films and pitchers. In the film it could have James May playing as Liam P, Sybil Fawlty playing as Katie A, Jennifer Anderson playing as Rebecca P, James Corden playing as James A, Dawn French as Elisabeth Davey, Dame Judy Dench as Mrs Surtees and Paul Daniels as Mr Coyne!
What a good documentary film that would be we could also have James Cameron directing.
On a serious side though I think it would be a good idea, it could recall some of the best bugle moments like when we went to London and when we went to the Northern Echo. It could also recall some of the not so good memories like when Katie gets bossy!

Geography News

For constant updates on the Japan Tsunami go to:
http://www.buglegeog.posterous.com/

Final blog :(

Hi all just at northallerton rebecca says hi im very tired. Katie says SLEEP NOW UGH. Liam says peace out. Elizabeth says dunno and yo james says hi and mrs hickerson says you should of said weve had a good day

Coming home now

We passed Arsenel's ground 5 minuites ago (not like that is anything special though) we also added a name tag to Benji Bear. We have stated the long journey home. That was liam now it is James hello again we have tried our best to lose katie but sorry guys we failed better luck next time eh katie says hi mum

Katie with bloon

After 3 speaches we are all now sat on the floor chatting.

Photo

Sorry it is blury!

Houses of Parliament

Food

James is mad that katie has his chair, rebecca has no id badge and they have ran out of chairs so liam is sat on the floor. Liam and james have bought a bear called Benji Bear for Ben!

In westminster waiting for afternoon tea very posh!!!

Liam has just finished talking to newsround to see him watch him on bbc 1 at 5 o'clock and handing in the petition

About to get on the tube liam is remenissing previous visits to london and is getting a bit teary LOL

Rebecca is on the radio and she is doing well tune in to tfm to listen

Kings cross now and me and liam are going to the loo 30p it costs we maise well go in the bush outside said liam

Are we there yet?

Elisabeth is on the phone, she has been on the phone for hours now. Rebecca is reading. Liam is bored with a full belly. James is in a world of his own listerning to michale jckson and katie is moaning and bothering liam. About 20 minuites to go until London.

Rebecca will be on tfm radio about 1

Liam doing Maths

Very smart

Katie reading a picture book!

Were on the train

After a fire at northallerton station every thing is running smoothly katie is eating cheese!!!

Train

Listening to a bit of micheal jackson on the train whilst katie is going on about worksheets!!!

I can't belive it!

I can not belive that we are going to london today!

PAPE"R"MAIL

To access papermail's blog go to:
www.red-dimond.blogspot.com

London

For constant updates about the London trip visit this website on Wednesday 2nd March.

Issue 8

Good news! Issue 8 is out now. It includes interviews with the new headteacher, reviews on movies and a whole page on sport. It is available in School or you can follow this link to the e-version.
http://www.branksome.org.uk/user/74/79367.pdf