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Archives for March 9th, 2015

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in February 2015.

 

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Private Lessons

Simple-to-follow instruction tips designed to suit your game, whether you’re a straight hitter, powerplayer, beginner or senior.

Golf Monthly. February 2015 p.69

 

 

History Today 2015-02

Lady Bankes Defends Corfe Castle

Patrick Little debunks the romantic accounts of Lady Mary Bankes’ brave resolve against parliamentarian siege during the Civil Wars.

History Today. February 2015 p.10

 

 

music tea feb 15

 

Distance Learning

Extend your skills through distance learning has come a long way since the days of the old-fashioned correspondence course. John Kelleher looks at some of the options for music education professionals.

Music Teacher. February 2015 p.16

 

new sci 24jan15

What’s the Beef ?

The truth about meat and your health. It’s linked to cancer, heart disease and obesity. So will quitting meat save our bacon ?

New Scientist. January 2015 p.30

 

bbc focus feb 15

 

One Way to Mars

This year, both NASA and Mars One begin preparations for a mission to the Red Planet, but huge obstacles stand in their way.

BBC Focus. February 2015 p.38

48 Swimmers competed at ISB Splash over the weekend. Saturday saw the swimmers battle for the short course (25m pool) Team and Individual Age Group Trophies, while on Sunday the swimmers competed in the long course (50m Pool). Competing against 14 international teams, Shrewsbury were the only Bangkok school lucky enough to receive an invitation. The team competed in a total of 218 races of which 25 were first time swims in a long course pool.

Over the weekend a total of 139 personal best times (of a possible 193) were achieved this is a staggering 72% of all swimmers recording a personal best time.

27 Individual medals were won (7 Gold, 6 silver, 14 Bronze) and 6 Relay medals were won (1 gold – boys u8 100FS, 3 Silver,  2 Bronze)

Shrewsbury placed an amazing 4th overall in the total points competition:

Team total

and 8th in the average points competition (number of points / number of swimmers):

average point score

In the Individual points trophy awards:

Amelia achieved 2nd place in the U8 Category

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Chad achieved 2nd place in the U8 Category

In the tough 11-12 category Rena achieved a well earned 3rd place.

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Congratulations to all swimmers, the results from this weekend look extremely positive for BISAC at the end of the month.

FULL Meet Results ISB Splash Saturday

FULL Meet Results ISB Splash Sunday

SHB Saturday Results

SHB Sunday Results