Centurion Book Award

Four of Somervale School’s reading group attended the inaugural awards ceremony for the Centurion Book Award at Bath Public library on Wednesday 18th March. This award is for a favourite recently published book, voted for by secondary school groups across the B&NES area. The winning author was Derek Landy for his fast-packed adventure story ‘Skulduggery Pleasant’. A close second was Jenny Valentine’s ‘Broken Soup’ which was championed by Somervale pupils Rebekah and Alix. Council Chairman David Bellotti is to present a replica Bladud pig sponsored by Barefoot Books to Derek Landy.

Other group members are Sophie Clark, Robert Mateer, Brandon Tall and Jade Bradley.

 

Left to right in the photo are: Jasmine Sparey, Alix Jelly, Ryan Blake, Rebekah Smith.

Work-related Learning Impresses Professor

 Year 10 pupils at Somervale studying on the OCR National course in Media received a visit from Professor David James of The University of West of England on Wednesday 18^th March. Professor James, from the university’s Education faculty, is researching work-related learning in the South West and came to find out about the class’s DVD production project. The class is acting as a video production company working for its client, the Midsomer Norton Society.

 

Professor James was impressed with the work that the class is doing and commented ‘the pupils really value this project and like being able to make their own decisions about the film.’

 

Professor James’ report on work-related learning will be published in December. The DVD ‘ Midsomer Norton: 900 years in the making’ is due for release in June.

 

New Podcasts on School Website

The website has posted it’s first Podcasts from the school, made with the cooperation of Somer Valley FM. Deputy Head Mark Kenny has initiated the podcast service as yet another link between the school and the community radio station. The podcasts are hosted by Dom Chambers, Station Manager at Somer Valley FM, which broadcasts on 97.5 FM in the Midsomer Norton and Radstock area. This is an ongoing project, and more podcasts will be added soon.

Visit to Somervale School by Author, Steve Voake

In celebration of World Book Day, Somervale School hosted a visit by well known local author, Steve Voake.

 

All year 7 pupils were involved and had the opportunity to listen to Steve talk about his fantasy adventure stories including the soon to be published ‘Bloodhunter’.’

 

Pictured above is Steve Voake with staff from Somervale School. From left to right, Steve Voake, Lynne Webb, Sara Gibbs, Alistair Hannan and Rebecca Woodman.