A Final Farewell

Thank you so much for taking an interest in our BBC School News Day!


We have had so much fun working together to bring your today's top stories. Hopefully you have enjoyed hearing them and it has left you with a thirst for me.


So from us here at Deyes, thank you and goodbye!

Sporting Success at Deyes

In Deyes high school, the PE department is thriving, many students take part in extra curricular clubs and sports. One sport that does extra well is dodgeball. Many students go to the dodge ball club at lunch times. Our netball team also wins many competitions against other schools, including Maghull high and Maricourt.






One of our great PE teachers is Mr Pascoe, who runs dodge ball club has been interviewed by Jasmin.










What is your school doing to keep healthy and active? Do you have sporting successes to share?

LIVERPOOL ROAD ACCIDENT ON 10TH BIRTHDAY OF BOBBYt title

It is with regret that I am here to report the sad news of what happened on Tuesday 13^th March. As most of you will have heard about, a six year old in Liverpool (Bobby) was tragically ran over in October 2014 by a van whilst crossing Leyfield Road in West Derby, Liverpool.

On what would have been Bobby’s 10^th birthday, last Tuesday, a 10 year old was left suffering from leg injuries, at the very spot that Bobbie was horrifically killed. On Tuesday afternoon, the year 5 student was crossing that road and was shockingly hit by a car.


After going to hospital, his injuries were deemed ‘not serious’ as he was left with a broken leg, however the locals were shaken and in shock to see this incident as they now remain wary of the dangers presented to pedestrians. Fortunately, the boy was left conscious and breathing, but this unfortunate incident was a reminder of Bobby’s tragic death.


The “Slow down for Bobby” campaign continues to work with the issue and raise awareness of the importance of road safety whilst the boy is thankfully recovering from his injuries. The charity’s work raises awareness of driving safely and taking care whilst crossing roads and continues to educate school children on how to stay safe on the roads. This on-going issue is clearly devastating, but with the help of inspiring trusts like this, is beginning to educate more people.

St Patrick’s Day in Liverpool

This Saturday we will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day as many do each year. Many have heard about this event but are unsure of what it actually means, and you would be surprised how truly influential St Patrick had on Irish history.

We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as the name suggests, St Patrick is credited for not only converting Ireland to Christianity but also being the foremost patron of Ireland.  He is known of course for converting Ireland to Christianity in AD 400s and having a message so strong that it lives on to today. The date of the celebration is 17^th of March every year to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick.

There are many traditions that are celebrated on this day, that many Irish families and towns still partake in. For example, wearing Shamrock otherwise known as a clover. Another tradition that takes place is the St Patrick's Day Parade and this is probably the most recognisable tradition.

 The colour green is now very heavily associated with Ireland for two reasons, one being that there is green on the Irish flag of course and also because if the shamrock that is also a big part of Irish culture.

 Many don’t know that St Patrick’s Day is also to celebrate the religious relevance as well as of course pride and happiness, but for many families Christianity is what this day is all about.

 In 4 years approximately 300,000 Irish people emigrated to live elsewhere but what I would like to know is that if St Patrick's Day is so important in Irish culture, do people still celebrate the day, even though they no longer live there?

Trgic Stabbing of 14 Year Old in Huyton

On the 14^th March 2018 at approximately 4pm, a 14 year old boy was stabbed in a horrific attack as children were walking home on Hey Road.

Police were called to the scene in Huyton around 4pm and the victim was taken to Alder Hey hospital suffering from stab wounds to his torso. The boy’s condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Detectives analysed CCTV at the scene and they have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The police found a knife in a bin nearby that was believed to have been used in the attack.

When interviewed for the local Echo news website, Chief inspector Jason Crellin, of Merseyside police said, “We do not tolerate any violent or criminal behaviour here in Merseyside. Luckily, the victim involved in this instance is in a stable condition and is being treated in hospital”

 

               

The Impact of Hawking's Passing

Yesterday, as most of you might know, Stephen William Hawking passed away at the age of 76, leaving an un-fillable hole in the science community. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease which from that point he had only 2 years to live. But he astonished everyone by living a further 55 years of a famous career.

 

Hawking gained popularity and is most known for his animatronic voice and his theories. He has changed the world of Science and how we understand physics. During his life, he has inspired a lot of young students and this will continue as his memory lives on. Mr Hawking has also changed the minds of NASA, Obama, The Pope, Prince Phillip and The Queen on the interests of Physics. His many predictions have gathered a crowd as he stared in the Simpsons and The Big Bang Theory.

 

Here is our reporter Ellis Parr speaking on the subject to our very valued Physics teacher, Mr Daly.

 

Bravery is yet another quality that he has also shown a lot of, as he turned down a knight hood because he disagreed with the Government on funding for Science.

He has no boundaries for his theoretical discoveries, there is still things to be discovered but he has for sure opened the eyes of Scientists all around the world.

BSL GCSE

Could British Sign Language become a GCSE subject?

MPs in Parliament have been told that introducing British Sign Language as a GCSE subject would benefit schools.

A petition was started asking the public if they believed that entering BSL into the curriculum would benefit education. The petition has since attracted over 32,500 signatures.

Even though the Minister of Education, Nick Gibb, says that there are no current plans for change, MPs are not giving up at getting their view across. The Labour MP Liz Twist believes that this will give “better life chances to deaf young people.”

Research has shown that deaf students continue to underachieve compared to other children, due to being at an unfair disadvantage. In 2016, there was found to be a 28% difference in GCSE results between most students and the hard of hearing, which Liz Twist describes as being “just unacceptable in our day and age.”

We interviewed one of our teachers who specialises in working with students with special needs about her opinion on the matter.

Liz herself has worked with many MPs who communicate in sign language and she understands how much of an effect this would have on deaf students.

A pilot GCSE exam has been trialled and is ready to go, but the Department of Education is refusing to give permission for the test to be trialled in public schools.

Conservative Justin Tomlinson said that, “Deaf 6-year-old actor Maisie Sly’s school in Swindon has embraced sign language, which has inspired many students to take it up.”

Deaf child actor Maisie Sly at the Oscars

We can only hope that the government decides to allow the pilot test to be trialled in schools, benefitting the hearing impaired and helping their futures to improve.


Luke, one of our team caught up with the SENCo at our school and questioned her on her opinions about the potential changes:

            DEYES HIGH SCHOOL’S SCHOO0L OF ROCK!!!!

This July, students of all years will be performing a school of rock play. The play is directed by our music teacher, Mr D. Stacey. Mr Stacey helped the students rehearse 3 times a week so that they get the maximum amount of practice before the play.


We have been given a chance to record the performance. The amount of skill that the students showed was outstanding, showing the skills of our performing arts studio and the skills and determination of our students. With the teacher helping out in the performance rehearsal shows that it is not just the students who enjoy the performance, it is also the teachers who enjoy it. 

                                DEYES HIGH SCHOOL HAMLET

In Deyes High School, it is not only The School of Rock that is going on but there is a Year 9 performance, directed by their elders, Year 12. This play is a Hamlet twist. The original Hamlet is about a prince whose wife wanted to be a queen and so she made him kill his dad; in ours it will be a murder mystery about who killed the king! Everyone is excited for four o’clock when it starts. All the students and adults that are going to watch it are all ecstatic for the final production.

This play is going to be massive, with parents coming to watch it too it is going to be a fantastic play which I have no doubt that everyone will enjoy.


We caught up with Miss Neil of the Drama department to get the inside scoop:

Murky ground by Deyes maths block

 

Hello we are Sam and Ellis, and here is your weather report. After the Beast from the East and later the Pest from the West, causing all the unexpected snow, our Northern English weather is back to normal, grey clouds and rain. More rain is expected to fall on Friday and through the weekend there will be a high chance of wind.

Deyes High does BBC News!

Hello, I'm Sam and I am reporting on behalf on Deyes High for BBC School News Day. Alongside me are the rest of our team members, consisting of 10 students; Luke, Ellis, Jordon, Keris, myself, Christina, Jasmine, Kimberly and Darcy. Our project is being supported by our wonderful English teacher Miss Pye.

We have a variety of great stories coming up from our nation's top headlines, including but not limited to: a tribute to the great scientist Stephen Hawking and his wonderful achievements, the shocking local news surrounding our community and all the incredible upcoming events in our school.

Yr 8 Charity

In year 8, at Deyes high school, many fundraisers have been put in place, for their chosen charity. All money earned will be donated to Cancer Research.

The year 8 students think it is important to fundraise, as it raises awareness and gives us the opportunity to give to those in need. This also means that students are willing to donate to a good cause.

The pupils at Deyes High have raised over £300 altogether, so far they are only half way done. Their goal is to raise £1000, to give to Cancer Research.

For more information, please watch our video of the interview.

Thank you!

Causing Drama with Drama!

We asked a Drama teacher and what she thought about not doing Drama in Year 9. She said “I love Drama because it gives children a chance to express themselves. It is a really enjoyable subject and gives pupils a chance to explore texts practically.” and said “We should have Drama in Y9 because pupils need to start thinking about GCSEs and they need to explore a range of subjects so they can choose what to pick for GCSEs. Drama offers a lot of skills in life and jobs like communication skills, confidence and presentation skills.” and lastly said “Drama can explore texts practically and choose what to make it but in English it is always the same”

#LikeaBoy #LikeaGirl

Today a new project was introduced to Year 8 in Deyes High School, #LikeABoy vs #LikeAGirl. This project was launched to improve student’s attitude towards school and help them to become better, more mature and positive people. The basic idea is to start a friendly rivalry between boys and girls to see who can be the most positive and best versions of themselves. For more information, watch the interview below with Mrs Richards, the creator of this new project.

Beauty and the Beast Film Release

Based on the Disney animated classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ from 1992, comes a new live action film with all-star casts starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, and Luke Evens as Gaston, and more all-star casters who are soon to be named.

A new worldwide popular 4/5 star rated film, said to be released on the 23^rd February 2017 in the USA, although in the UK it’s to be released on the 23^rd March 2017. It was reported that hundreds of people from across the USA and further countries have flooded in to the film’s opening day to watch this spectacular film and its fantasy. The content and heart-warming songs have lightened the eyes of many Disney fans across the world including adults and young children. Many people have stated that compared to the other live action Disney films that have been released through the past few years, they believe that this recent beauty and the beast film is by far one of the best they have seen. This movie has also been said to be one of the best films of the year, though others may disagree, they still believe this statement may be true after all. Though this film may be rated PG, many people believe that this film could touch the heart of young viewers and maybe soon, have a message to carry. And that’s all for now!