Italian job is a big hit

In the seventh year of the programme the students, from Palazzo San Gervasio, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, stayed with English families and took in the city's rich culture.

They also spent time at the Timberdine Avenue school, as well as examining the higher education opportunities at University College Worcester and the Sixth Form College.

Improved

"Spending 10 days with a family in another country is the only real way of understanding the way of life of others, and appreciating the similarities and differences between the two nationalities," said Ann Mason, the school's exchange organiser.

"Not only have our exam results improved since the exchange was established, but demand for places at the Italian school has increased dramatically."

The Italian teenagers also tried their hand at netball, which is not played in Italy, and took to the shops and sites of Worcester in one day of traditional tourist activities.

It's official - Rachel is one of the best!

A SCIENTIST from Hallow had reason to celebrate following her recognition as one of the best physics students in the country.

Rachel Lawrence, pictured left, who has just left King's School, Worcester, was commended for her practical investigation report submitted as part of her Physics A-level.

"The report was of exceptional quality and Rachel is to be congratulated on the work," said Peter Main from the Institute of Physics.

"Science communication of this quality, at this stage in a student's education, is a noteworthy achievement and the work is a pleasure to read.

"Congratulations are also due to the Physics Department at King's. Such a portfolio brings immense credit to all those concerned with its production."

Rachel studied Physics at King's for two years, having joined from The Chantry High School, in Martley.

She is currently enjoying a gap year in New Zealand, where she was born, before hopefully reading history with philosophy of science at Oxford University.

Victorian theme as school step back in time

STAFF and pupils at a city school will be "transported" back 120 years to the Victorian age to celebrate the foundation of their school.

On Friday, October 10, girls at The Alice Ottley School, in The Tything, will dress in homemade Victorian costumes as part of a day of traditional 19th Century schooling.

Springfield, the junior school, is starting the day with an assembly on the Victorian theme, before writing on slates in lessons and playing with toys of the age.

In the senior school, the head of music will be taking lessons as Sir Edward Elgar, who taught at the school, and there will be "drill" during PE classes.

"The girls benefit from an all-round education, with opportunities to build a feeling of self-worth," said headmistress Morag Chapman.

"They are encouraged that as women of the 21st Century they can, and will, make a difference, following in Miss Alice Ottley's footsteps."

And, rather than the usual canteen style lunch, the girls will be sitting down formally to tuck into their roast chicken and jam sponge with custard.

Sixth Form Sports Science students will also be running Victorian activities at break time.

Pupils stick their oar in

FOUR pupils from Pershore High School have struck gold in an international canoeing event in Belgium.

Daniel Avery, Simon Avery, Edward Poulter and Gareth Hunt combined to romp to victory in the C4 race, while Simon claimed individual honours in the C1 and paired up with Daniel to take top spot in the C2 class.

All four students are members of Fladbury Paddlers canoeing club.

Italian job is a big hit

BLESSED Edward Oldcorne RC High School played hosts to their continental counterparts last week, as Italian exchange students came to Worcester.

In the seventh year of the programme the students, from Palazzo San Gervasio, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, stayed with English families and took in the city's rich culture.

They also spent time at the Timberdine Avenue school, as well as examining the higher education opportunities at University College Worcester and the Sixth Form College.

Improved

"Spending 10 days with a family in another country is the only real way of understanding the way of life of others, and appreciating the similarities and differences between the two nationalities," said Ann Mason, the school's exchange organiser.

"Not only have our exam results improved since the exchange was established, but demand for places at the Italian school has increased dramatically."

The Italian teenagers also tried their hand at netball, which is not played in Italy, and took to the shops and sites of Worcester in one day of traditional tourist activities.