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Annie O’Connell visits once moe with her guide dog
11th July 2012Annie O’Connell a Newham resident came to Cumberland for her annual visit this week. She came with her Guide Dog Nessie to talk to Cumberland pupils about being blind and how her dog and all Guide Dogs allow their owners to be independent in their daily life. Annie lives a very busy life as Magistrate and participating in her many hobbies of dancing and visiting art museums, always with Nessie in tow! She also explained the good work of the Guide Dog charity who trains the dogs from puppies to be able to assist their owners in the safest way. As a charity they provide free of charge the dogs for the blind, but rely solely on donations to continue their good work. For more information, please visit http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/?gclid=CNjcxYqskbECFRMgtAodRDqBmA Annie and Nessie were once stuck at a side road in Newham. A Cumberland pupil who met them at their last visit saw that they were struggling to cross the road and immediately offered help! We all agree that this is the whole reason of why she continues to come to our school: to build a stronger sense of community for all! Read More
Roll up, roll up - buy your tickets for "Blood Is Thicker" before Tuesday
6th July 2012Tickets are available at the Music and Drama Office or at the Lunch Hall at breaktime for this performance on Wed 11th July. The story, is a family’s struggle of past conflict and present traumas centred around 2 siblings and their uncle. It is full of intense drama and music, although a small cast is packs a punch and will leave you asking about your family’s secrets. Read More
Year 10 Leaders help out at Tollgate Primary School's Sports Day
5th July 2012On the 6th July 24 Year 10 Sports Leaders took part in helping out with Tollgate Primary School's sports day. During our leadership we intervened with reception up to year 6 to assist them in many different activities such as speed bounce, relay, tennis, golf and javelin; all the leaders were very enthusiastic about all the different events that they were carrying out and tried their best to make sure that the kids were having fun. Everyone had a great day and enjoyed helping and playing with the kids and the overall day was a success, as one of the 24 Leaders if I was asked to do this again or anything similar I would definitely say yes and be more than happy to do so. Read More
History Heroes Summer 2012 have been found!
4th July 2012“History Heroes Summer 2012 have been found! They are: Tya Theophile 7C Abisola Oginni 8A Amarpreet Kaura 8N Tracey Lopes 10C Each History Hero won £30 worth of vouchers and a certificate commending them on displaying outstanding effort in History lessons! The search for four new History Heroes will commence again in the next academic year!” Read More
Newham Leisure Taster Day for girls sport
29th June 2012A selection of year 7 and 8 girls had a fantastic opportunity today to spend the morning at Newham Leisure Centre sampling some of the activities that are available there. These included street dance, cheerleading, trampolining and zumba. The girls has the opportunity to try out new activities and lots of fun was had by all. Welldone to the girls who attended for their impeccable enthusiasm and conduct for the day. Read More