Feuds And Thunderstorms

Feuds & Thunderstorms 

Article by Liv Benedetto Coro & Maria Herrero Benito (English Project)

Police came face with the gruesome discovery of the corpse of Mercutio in Verona Beach this morning. A family had called a squad down to the scene, as they had seen him suffer in his last moments. The family proceeded to tell us that no one had interfered and instead they would sit back and watch in horror as Mercutio bled out onto the sand. 

The quarrelling had started the day before. 

"Everyone was hanging out at the beach. Drinking, laughing... we were all having fun- Mercutio amongst us as well." witness tells us. 

Then Tybalt and a group of Capulets arrive at the beach in search of Romeo Montague, whom no one in Verona Beach had seen at that time. Witnesses had seen Tybalt and they claimed that he was absolutely livid and acted out in a violent way. 

"He was screaming and taunting at Mercutio that I do remember.." Rosa said, whom owns the beach bar. Witnesses do say that it didn't take long for Romeo to arrive. Then things got nasty quite fast. Tybalt started violently assaulting Romeo, he would punch, kick and beat him. The Devon Boys, who watched it from a closer distance saw Mercutio's murder, 

"Mercutio kicked and shoved Tybalt, who fell onto a mirror prop and broke it. Tybalt grabbed a shard of glass and sliced Mercutio's stomach open. It was hard to watch." 

Families watched as Mercutio clenched his stomach tightly with his hands and cried out his last words, "A plague o' both your houses!" and with that, he collapsed onto the sand. 

Many families watched from inside their homes as a hurricane had swept in. It was a little hard to find his body the next day, as we had a search team prod through the sand. Romeo had left the scene just as the hurricane was settling on Verona some families claim. We are all very upset at how the violence is really getting quite harrowing in Verona. It would be heartbreaking to see this continue. 

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Is It Too Late To Work In Santa's Workshop?

Is It Too Late To Work In Santa's Workshop? 

Article Written By Liv Benedetto Coro 

March 1st in the brand new year of 2017 which was also the busiest day of my school life. One of the most effective for all pupils as well. Not one single person had an excuse to say that they just had nothing to do. 

Following up the collection of the gluten-free food products for Syrian refugee camps , this was the day where we'd round  up all the food together and be shipping it off to charity. The day started off with us coming in, proudly wearing our school house shirts. We were all asked to bring in gluten-free food so in Year 9. us being a lot meant there was also a lot of food. The next task was to bring all of the food down to the office, which many students helped to haul down. Including me, whilst hauling down two bags of products, thought that this was a good way to spend a school day. Getting them down to the office wasn't enough, we had to fetch the products again and bring them out to the patio steps by the kids park. We knew at this point that the day wasn't over. 

All students were assigned to a certain workshop based on a subject- but these workshops were all being based from some nice projects for the students to work on (as if our schedule isn't already packed). Such workshops being music, poetry, arts and crafts, (radio) drama, robotics, and more. My schedule wasn't as packed- I didn't have a workshop, so I had a great opportunity to get some pictures of the elves working in their workshops and write this article. 

I make my way to the underground classrooms first, knocked on the ICT room and opened the door. Students, sat wherever they pleased, whilst working on... digital designs. 
I asked Javier Rocamora, technology teacher and in charge of the 3D design program, what the students were up to. 
"I'm introducing 3D print to them. I'm giving them free time which equals free design. We're focusing on sketching houses. It's great fun." 

Leaving the classroom, I made my way down the long corridor, iPad in hand. I stopped at the final class being the drama room and opened the door. Jim stands grasping Patricia Valverde by the shoulders, the two stand together in front of the board, quarrelling it seems... I recall it being about... rain? Is it raining today? Or is it not? Students sat on chairs circled around them, watching. Luckily, Samantha Murray, English teacher, and co-"in charge" told me about what seemed to be the radio soap opera club. 
"We are exploring radio drama and soap operas. We will be exploring the process of script, types of characters, the stories, the broadcasting and special effects, the music and drama skills, and voice acting. We might even use this in school- with the radio perhaps, that would be nice."

She went on further by telling me that the students were going to be writing their own stories with their own characters. Then they would record themselves reading it out loud, adding the drama to it with character and volume to their voice. For the time being, they would only be looking at the different types of radio drama in modern times. They go on by the motto, Imagination creates the world. 

I left the classroom then, feeling quite pleased and excited in my gut. All these creative things, working within young students and young minds was exactly what I had expected from Newton College. Young students, working together or perhaps individually, were experiencing new things, going beyond boundaries and most importantly- having fun. If you're feeling the same, then with the next workshop you'd be feeling something even bigger. 

Jose Manuel, was in charge of the robotics competition. This was an American competition for programming live, working robots who could perform tasks such as moving (being the most basic) and lifting, dropping things, etc. They also had to prepare a scientific project and talk about what they've learned and what their robots can do. The minimum of tasks is 6 and the maximum is 14. 

As students were tucked in their assigned workshops, other students busily worked out in the sun and shade, hauling gluten free foods back and forth. As these students prepared so did another group of talented students. 

Students from Year 8 up to Year 9 took part in the fun run set up outside on the football pitch. The fun run included timed obstacle races which students took part in organised into their houses. 

Milovan Jelic was preparing along with a group of young artists in order to perform to the school that afternoon. They performed three songs: Someone Like You, Dynamite,  Rolling In The Deep. 
I watched them practice before the big show and I was impressed. Many of these students (and teachers!) which I have never heard them sing before, had completely taken me by surprise. Mr Jelic also though the same, 
"They have amazing voices and everything runs smoothly because we have focused practices and a cheerful ambience as well." 

Flor Garcia from Year 8 Alpha also thought the same, 
"It's very fun and its amazing how we all get along and that we're all singing together. The hard part is hitting those high notes but we're getting there. There's nothing to worry about because everyone in this room can sing." 

They were right, performing gorgeously later on for the school. 

Rosa Tortosa, headmistress of LAUDE Newton College told me the most important thing: the true meaning as to why these workshops were running. 
"We can discover our abilities with our workshops. This is an opportunity for many students to show what they can do, because you wouldn't even believe what you can do." 

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Making It Rain 

Article Written By Liv Benedetto Coro 

An Inter-House competition is a Newton tradition in which the Newton houses compete with each other. Each must compete within their own houses. The Inter-House competitions can either be sport, artistic, or academic. 

When the Inter-House Basketball competition for Year 7-9 was announced, students rushed to sign up. 

On Friday the 16th of December, many students were excited to shoot some hoops- but to our dismay, it had rained and the court was wet, making playing quite risky. 

The entire Newton campus was covered in large puddles giving the school a slippery sheen. Both the hard-floor football pitch and basketball court were dangerously wet and the AstroTurf's grass was soaking. 

The students had to call it quits and go back to their current classes. This wasn't the game we were looking for Newton... 

We had it coming though. The highest temperatures on Friday were 16º C / 60º F and the lowest was 8º C / 46º F. Even though the game had been cancelled due to the court conditions that morning, many student watched from class windows in excitement as a group of hardworking girls cleaned the court and a temperate sun broke the clouds.  

The girls were greeted into the basketball court during Period 4 and the first game was Calcutta against King. The ball was thrown into the clouds and Claudia Coves (Year 8 Alpha, Calcutta) snatched the ball- the game was on! 

Marta Alarcón (Year 9 , Calcutta) scored a sweet goal- 1 point for Calcutta! 

There was constant action and amazing sportsmanship. 

  

We had another amazing goal scored by Marta Alarcón (Year 9 Omega, Calcutta) 

Aurora Maciá (Year 8, Calcutta) scored an impressive goal, more points for Calcutta! 

Unfortunately, the weather turned worse again leaving the court in risky conditions. However, football is always a better option rather than class, isn't that right kids? 

I'd like to thank Carmen Agullo (Year 8 Omega, Lincoln) for the cleaning crew pictures. 

Newton hopes for better weather! 

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True Colours 

Article Written By Liv Benedetto Coro


On the 7th of November, the announcement of Newton College's 25th Anniversary sparked excitement in the school. Following up, the school year of 2016-2017 is open to numerous exciting events for students, teachers, staff, and parents. "This is a very special year for families and students." , Rosa Tortosa, head of Newton College, stated on our interview together. "25 is a very big number!" Miss Tortosa chuckled, "So we wanted to make this a special year to host numerous events for all members of the Newton College community to enjoy. We wanted to reflect on our past because in the beginning we had a little number of students and a small amount of classrooms and now Newton has grown into such a large community so this is the perfect year to host our events in reflection to our past and warm welcomes to the future." 

Rosa Tortosa, Head of Newton College.

The 25th Anniversary is a great way for the community of Newton College to develop skills and abilities in certain areas of education. There will be events held every month where parents and students are encouraged to attend. These events are held so that students have an opportunity to speak. "Every student matters at Newton." Tortosa declared, "and everyone has a place, a voice and the right to learn at our school.". Students have the chance to prove their strength and abilities in certain fields at school: such as academics, the arts, and physical education. The theme and philosophy of the 25th Anniversary is Opening Minds, which depicts on the schools different ways of teaching."We have some amazing and creative student this year who we can use as examples for our label in Newton's philosophy of Opening Minds, such as the Newspaper Press (Newton Press) and The Radio Station (Newton Air)." 

John Patino, Sub-Director of Newton College

"Opening Minds is the philosophy of Newton College and our key is to open young minds to new opportunities with different ways of teaching, using didactic approach. Exploration and innovation is the key to opening minds." Patino explained. 

Newton College has four full-functioning houses where each student is placed into at the time of school enrolment. The four houses are Lincoln (Red), Da Vinci (Green), King (Blue), and Calcutta (Yellow). Each of these houses are derived from a famous icon in world history: Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln), Da Vinci (Leonardo Da Vinci), King (Martin Luther King), and Calcutta (Mother Teresa Of Calcutta). Four houses, four colours, and four systems- "It's a way to bring our school family together." Tortosa mentioned in hosting events. 

The Yellow House: Calcutta

The Green House: Da Vinci

The Blue House: King

The Red House: Lincoln 

  

On the 18th of November, students from Year 7 (Grade 6) to Year 11 (Grade 10) competed in an Inter-House competition in the Estadi Municipal D'Atletisme Manolo Jaen (featuring track and field events). As we approach the end of November, students and teachers are greeted with  19° C / 66.2° F  temperature and a sunny and clear sky as we began to fill into the stadium. The track and field is clear, our house captains are in check! 

House Captains 

Jorge Sevilla was an excellent commentator and kept the humour in check! 

Here are some great moments from Newton College's Secondary Athletics competition: 

Smile for the camera!

Duna Fernandez, Da Vinci (Year 9 Epsilon) and Claudia Herranz, Calcutta (Year 9 Omega). We are all family! 

Ready, set, GO BOYS! 

A successful win, Paco Agullo! (Lincoln, Year 11 Alpha)

You can do it girls! 

Thumbs up Duna!

A good start to a good race (Year 11 & 10 Girls)

Claudia Herranz, Calcutta- what a sweet jump! (Year 9 Omega)

Nice jump Marta Carazo, King (Year 9 Alpha)

Antonio Medina is a good pole dodger! (Year 9 Alpha) 

Pablo Ramos, King - an excellent high jumper. (Year 9 Epsilon)

¡Fuerza, chicas!

If anything went wrong, we had someone to save the day! 

Sarah Byles and Macarena Herrero keep the competition scores in check. "It's great- this competition has been great and keeping scores has sure been fun. Everyone is supporting each and other and everyone is having such a good time." 

"This has been an amazing competition so far. Go Newton!" Dianne Blackburn, Head of Arts Department remarked. She was there to support all the houses and she would like everyone to continue to strive to do their very best. 

Michael,  was in charge of the fielding event, Discus. He claimed it to be interesting and that it was a sport that need techniques in throwing and holding. "Everyone tried their best and I will say that it wasn't easy for everyone. It might've of been a little difficult but everyone was having such a good time!". His words of encouragement to fellow athletes were that they should try hard and do their best and they will succeed. 

Liz Ferrys, Ethics teacher was in charge of the fielding event, the High Jump. She claimed that she was impressed of how involved the students were and how they supported each other. "It was really fun and very interesting at the same time. You see lots of different skill in each student." 

Tim Evans, House Coordinator was in the charge of the fielding event, Javelin. "This competition is absolutely brilliant and it's nice that everyone gets to spend a day together as a school!" Mr Evans had exclaimed excitedly. He also stated that students learn a lot outside of school than inside. Interesting. 

The most anticipated moment yet, we claim our winner. 

Congratulations Lincoln! 

Lincoln holds the trophy as they mark themselves winners after a long yet victorious day.

And as for me- running around and interviewing and taking pictures was a tough load and yet I had to run an extra 400 meters coming in 3rd. The competition was absolutely amazing! 

Newton College hold their breath in prolepsis for the next big event. What do you have in store for us Newton? We can't wait to know more. 

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