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Dear Parents and Swimmers

Please find the updated squad lists below, squads are formed on the basis on skills demonstrated over the course of the past school year and also personal best times:

Squad Skills Progression

Squad Entry Times 2014-2015

Development Squad April 2015

Level 0 April 2015 Coach Mew

Level 1 April 2015 Coach PP

Level 2 April 2015 Coach Mix

Level 3 April 2015 Coach Noon

Level 4 April 2015 Coach Max

Level 5 April 2015 Mrs Gill & Coach Mew

Level 6 April 2015 Mrs Gill & Coach Mew

Swimmers are required to swim a minimum of 1 session per week in term 3 while more sessions are actively encouraged.

Level 0

2.40 – 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.45 – 4.30pm Tuesday & Thursday

Level 1

2.40 – 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.45 – 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Level 2

2.40 – 3.30pm  Thursday

3.45 – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Level 3

2.40 – 3.30pm Monday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.45 – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Level 4 –  all sessions will contain an element of land training work, swimmers will require trainers and a t-shirt at every session.

3 – 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.30 – 4.30pm Tuesday

Level 5 / 6 –  all sessions will contain an element of land training work, swimmers will require trainers and a t-shirt at every session

3 – 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.30 – 4.30pm Tuesday

75 swimmers took part at the weekend in the annual BISAC swimming championships hosted by Harrow International School. The swimmers performed amazingly with Shrewsbury finishing in 3rd place for the juniors and 4th place for the seniors, this is a particularly impressive result by the seniors given the team consisted of just 20 swimmers.
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A big congratulations to Amelia who was crowned the Under 8 Girls Champion at the BISAC Junior Championships, scoring the maximum number of point available (64) from her individual swims.

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Moving up in the 9 year old category both Prim and Loogcluin came a close 2nd, well done to both of you.

Final Team Results:

U8 Boys 2nd

U8 Girls 2nd

9 Years Girls 2nd

9 years Boys 3rd

10 years Girls 3rd

10 year Boys 4th

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The junior team consisted of many swimmers for whom it was their first ever BISAC, the swimmers looked professional in their team kit and remained calm throughout the event which was a particularly hot day. 176 personal best times were achieved, this is an amazing result. The team continues to grow and grow, you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.

To view the junior results please follow the links below:

Full Meet – Junior Results

SHB Junior Results

On Sunday the Seniors took part in their meet, delayed slightly by the rain. For many junior school children this was their first ever senior competition. Moving from single age groups to an age group that can span 3 school years is particularly demanding. The swimmers who competed at the weekend took it all in their stride and performed amazing smashing their personal best times.

To view the senior results please follow the links below:

Full Meet – Senior Results

SHB Senior Results

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If you have not yet collected your medals or ribbons they are available in the sports and activities office.

Well done to every swimmer you have worked incredibly hard this term, have a very restful holiday.

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 March 2015.

CHI THA 154 mar 15

 

Piano Island

Introducing “The Piano Island” one of the most beautiful town in Xiamen, China. With information of history, attractions, transportation and many more! Totally worth visiting once in a life time Guarantee you are going to love it!

Chinese-Thai Monthly. March 2015 p.12

 

new int mar 15

Why the war on wind ?

Wind is one of the world’s most popular energy sources, though you wouldn’t know it from the media coverage it gets. Helle Abelvik-Lawson looks at the opposition.

New Internationalist. March 2015 p.24

 

 

 

time mar 15

 

A Cinderella for Forever!

Disney’s new live-action Cinderella finally gets it right. Delivering a maid with moxie, undoing the animated error of 1950.

Time, March 2015 p.38

 

 

nat geo mar 15

The Age of Disbelief

It is a phenomenon as old as Galileo. Scientists state truths and offer evidence, yet many of us remain unconvinced. What’s causing reasonable people to doubt reason.

National Geographic, March 2015 p.30

 

 

hist today mar 2015

Shopping, Spectacle & the Senses

Georgian London offered an array of retail experiences for women in pursuit of the ultimate in fashionable clothing, every bit as sophisticated as those open to the 21st century shopper, as Serena Dyer explains.

History Today, March 2015 p.30

Dear Parents and Students

Enrolment for block 4 will be opening shortly, please see below the timetable that will run from Monday April 27th through to the end of term:

Year 1 & 2 Stroke Development – 2.40 – 3.30pm

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Year 3&4 Stroke Development 2.40 – 3.30pm

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Year 5 & 6 Stroke Development 2.40 – 3.30pm

Monday, Thursday

New for the next activity block – Swim gala practice: Each week will feature a different stroke, swimmers will have an opportunity to record new personal best times. Swimmers must attend the entire activity block. Places are strictly limited.

For all squads during term 3 the minimum attendance are just 2 sessions per week

Tuesday 2.40 – 3.30pm

Level 0

2.40 – 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.45 – 4.30pm Tuesday & Thursday

Level 1

2.40 – 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.45 – 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Level 2

2.40 – 3.30pm  Thursday

3.45 – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Level 3

2.40 – 3.30pm Monday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.45 – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Level 4 –  all sessions will contain an element of land training work, swimmers will require trainers and a t-shirt at every session.

3 – 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.30 – 4.30pm Tuesday

Level 5 / 6 –  all sessions will contain an element of land training work, swimmers will require trainers and a t-shirt at every session

3 – 4.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3.30 – 4.30pm Tuesday

 

Swimmers squads for block 4 will be announced on Friday.

Dear Swimmers and Parents

Please see below for the squad coach responsibilities at the weekend:

 

Saturday

Under 8’s

Head Coach – Coach Joe

Assistant Coaches – Coach PP (Boys)

Assistant Coaches – Coach Joe (Girls)

 

 

9 Yrs

Head Coach – Coach Mix

Assistant Coaches – Coach Mix (Boys)

Assistant Coaches – Coach Noon (Girls)

 

 

10 Yrs

Head Coach – Coach Mew

Assistant Coaches – Coach Mew (Boys)

Assistant Coaches – Coach Max & Mica (Girls)

 

Sunday

Seniors

Head Coach – Coach Mew

Assistant Coaches – Coach Mix – Breaststroke

Assistant Coaches – Coach Noon – Backstroke

Assistant Coaches – Coach PP – Butterfly

Assistant Coaches – Coach Joe – Freestyle

Assistant Coaches – Coach Max – IM

 

Relay Team:

The fastest team score double points!

Under 8 Medley

Boys A #32 Boys B #32 Girls A # 31
Chad Maxi Back Amelia
Mark Por Breast Preem
Guy Promp Fly Amanda
Pippin Nino Free Rose

 

9 Years Medley

Boys A #34 Boys B #34 Girls A #33 Girls B #33
Gunn Nol Back Naomi Proud
Anuv Pete T Breast Purse Ploy
Loogcliun Gundam Fly Prim Pippa
Peppe Ryan Free Kate Amm

 

10 Years Medley

Boys A #36 Girls A #35 Girls B #35
Pon Back Genis Tiana
Dan Breast Sarah Thane
Pind Fly Angie Beam
Uno Free Bua Prim J

 

11- 12 Years Medley

Boys A #32 Girls A #31 Girls B #31
Bobby Back Celina Shaya
Matthew P Breast Rin Gam
Win Fly Rena Alex
Matthew W Free Prim B Barbie

 

13 – 14 Years Medley

Boys A #34 Girls A #33
Peem Back Proud L
Pun Breast Saffron
Adit Fly Emy
Tae Free Tara

 

Under 8 Freestyle

Boys A #56 Boys B #55 Girls A # 55
Pippin Maxi Rose
Mark Eric Pang
Guy Nino Amanda
Chad Promp Amelia

 

9 Years Freestyle

Boys A #58 Boys B #58 Girls A #57 Girls B #57
Gunn Thi-O Purse Amm
Peppe Ming Ming Kate Ploy
Anuv Nol Naomi Pippa
Loogcliun Ryan Prim Proud

 

10 Years Freestyle

Boys A #60 Girls A #59 Girls B #59
Pon Bua Beam
Euro Tiana Sarah
Pind Thane Prim J
Uno Genis Angie

 

11- 12 Years Freestyle

Boys A #62 Girls A #61 Girls B #61
Matthew W Prim B Barbie
Matthew P Rin Alex
Bobby Celina Gam
Win Rena Shaya

 

 

13 – 14 Years Freestyle

Boys A #64 Girls A #63
Tae Emy
Peem Saffron
Adit Proud L
Pun Tara

 

Good Luck this weekend  🙂

 

The 2015 Carnegie and Greenaway Shortlists have been announced! These awards are given every year to the best young adult novel (the Carnegie Medal) and the best picture book (the Kate Greenaway Award) published in England. Multiple copies of all of the books have been ordered for the library; some of them have already arrived. Look for special displays and activities in the library throughout Term 3 as we build up to the announcement of the winners on 22nd June. Please see Ms Beeman or other members of the library team if you have questions.

Carnegie Shortlist 2015

Greenaway Medal Shortlist 2015

Dear Parents and Swimmers

All the details regarding the meet this weekend, can be found via the BISAC website: BISAC Swimming Website, the meet program can also be downloaded from the general information  tab. I would highly recommend downloading this and saving it to your phone/ ipad/tablet it is unlikely a  printed version will be available.

The meet looks to be an exciting closely contested competition. Every swim a swimmer undertakes is important, gaining valuable points for the school towards the team trophies.

For specific Shrewsbury information, please follow the links below:

BISAC 2015 Information

Please may I politely remind everyone that only the Shrewsbury green and gold swim kit together with white hat is to be worn. If you need a new swim hat (or a spare) these are available to purchase in the school shop. If you need a new swim kit Khun Monz will be available in school tomorrow from 2.40pm.

All swimmers should arrive at Harrow no later than 7am. If you would like to take the bus from school please reserve your seat before the end of school on Thursday.

 

Should you have any questions regarding the competition please contact myself in either the Sports and Actitivies Office or via Victoria.g2@shrewsbury.ac.th

Good luck to all swimmers

Mrs Gill.

 

If you wish to book a seat on a bus to either the junior or senior BISAC, please see Mrs Gill before the end of Wednesday.

 

Congratulations to the following swimmers who have recently broken school swimming records:

ISB Splash (SC)

Prim P –

9 Years Girls 50m FS 35.11

9 Years Girls 100m FS 1.19.36

9 Years Girls 100m IM 1.32.30

Rena Balmer

11-12 Years Girls 100m FS 1.08.22

11-12 Years Girls 200IM 2.44.71

Pon P

10 Years Boys 50m BrSt 46.45

 

U13 FOBISIA (LC)

Pun T

11-12 Years Boys 100m BrSt 1.30.57

Win L

11-12 Years Boys 200m IM 2.39.32

 

Bangkok Swimming (LC)

 

Loogcliun

9 Years Boys 50m FS 34.32

9 Years Boys 100m FS 1.18.69

9 Years Boys 50m BrSt 45.84

9 Years Boys 50m Fly 39.98

 

Congratulations to each of these swimmers, who are now the fastest in their events.

To see how close your personal best time is to one of the school records, please visit the records section on the home page.

 

YA fiction has become a fixture at the top of the bestseller lists. Children’s literature expert Daniel Hahn recommends eight novels that adults also should read

Looking for the widest audience: Neil Gaiman Photograph: Murdo Macleod/Murdo Macleod

Daniel Hahn The Guardian

What do my chosen books have in common? Well, in each case, some­body at some point has decided they are “young adult” books. As often as not, this person isn’t the writer. The category does have some meaning and some usefulness, of course; books that teenagers enjoy do often have certain congruences of perspective or theme. But the boundary is porous. Books are wayward things, and the good ones, the ones that are really alive with that energy that seems to detonate in your brain as you read, aren’t so easily contained.

Douglas Adams made me a writer: Neil Gaiman salutes his friend and inspiration

Paying tribute to his genius at the annual Douglas Adams lecture, writer explains how meeting the Hitchhiker’s Guide author at 22 changed his life

As I’ve been compiling a new com­panion to children’s literature, I’ve been thinking a lot about the limits of this category – and I’ve read so much about what we call “crossover books”, books with appeal both to teenagers and adult readers. Yes, we all know that vampire stories and teen cancer romances have sold in vast numbers on both sides of that imaginary dividing line. But the crossover book has encompassed writing of great sophis­tication and ambition, too. For every Twilight there is a Pullman; the young adult category contains plenty of pulp and plenty of fine writing – as any spur­ious category will. It contains work that is derivative, shallow and lazy, to be sure, and writing that is urgent and bold and experimental and complex, just like the adult market. The best of it can be fantasy (dystopian, sometimes) or realism (gritty, perhaps, but not neces­sarily so); it can be genre-based writing or uncategorisable, funny or profoundly serious, cool or lyrical, domestic and quiet or virtuosic and surreal.

Young adult writing today contains everything. The worst of it is as lim­ited as any bad writing, the best could thrill any readers willing to put them­selves in the hands of expert storytellers and great writers. Readers, that is, of any age. Hundreds of superb novels have been published for young adult readers. Here are just eight of them.

Revolver: Marcus Sedgwick (Orion)

Sedgwick has written across the age ranges, from children to adults, but it is his dark and atmospheric YA-branded work that best shows off what he can do. In Revolver, all his skill is com­pacted into something small and potent, controlled and devastating. As it begins, 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle, in 1910, 15-year-old Sig discovers his father’s corpse; but how did he die? The arrival of a threatening stranger forces Sig to investigate his parents’ past and confronts him with big quest­ions about his own future. Set over just a couple of days, Sedgwick’s spare, crisply written narrative flips between the past and recent present, but the ten­sion never disappears, and as he creates this most hostile of environ­ments, it’s impossible not to be drawn in.

The White Darkness: Geraldine McCaughrean (Oxford)

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, with the incomparable McCaughrean. I don’t know many writers of any kind who have her apparently effortless consistency. Her books are always a thrilling read, with intricate plotting, characters you instantly feel you know personally and utterly beautiful writing; The White Darkness is no exception. It’s the story of awkward teenager Sym (who is in love with the very-long-dead Captain Oates) and her “uncle” and their lunatic mission to the Antarctic. Things surely can’t end well … The book is dark, clever, and menacing, and, if you’ve never read McCaughrean before, you’re about to make a glorious discovery.

Kit’s Wilderness: David Almond (Hachette Kids Hodder)

Skellig may be better known, but I think the book that followed is Almond’s masterpiece: Kit’s Wilderness is one of those rare works that changes how we see the world. Kit Watson moves to the Northumberland town where his grandfather lives, and there he befriends new classmate Allie Keenan, and meets a strange, wild boy called John Askew, who plays a game called Death. With the delicate, dark beauty that character­ises so much of Almond’s work, Kit’s Wilderness explores things beneath the surface, suffused with death and menace, and the spirits of the past, but this is a wilderness that is full of beauty and things that are precious, too.

Henry Tumour: Anthony McGowan (Random House)

This is one teen cancer book among many, but truly it’s not like any other you may have come across. For one thing, it’s funny – grimly, hilariously so. For another, in this book the eponymous brain tumour talks. The schoolboy afflicted with this unusual predicament is nerdy Hector, who has to decide whether or not to take the outspoken, anarchic tumour’s advice as he finds his feet in the world, and has a lot of decisions to make before the surgeons get to work on them both. Original, smart and gripping, Henry Tumour breaks all kinds of rules, and does it with irresistible brio.

The Graveyard Book: Neil Gaiman (Bloomsbury)

Perhaps this isn’t a young adult book. Really, who is to say? It won the Booktrust teenage prize, and as far as I recall, the judges – I was one of them – had no category anxiety; we just knew it was something that needed to be read. It is one of those books that gives you a whole world – small and wonder­ful – which is entrancing for eight chapters, and which you feel very sorry to leave. It is set, as the title suggests, in a graveyard, where young Bod (short for “Nobody”) makes his home after his parents are murdered. Bod finds himself a new family and new friends – most of them long dead – a set-up that allows Gaiman’s macabre imagination to run wild. Along with the great characters and friendships, there is a gripping story – episodic with echoes of The Jungle Book – some delightful humour, and, as a bonus, a set of typically superb black-and-white illustrations, by Chris Riddell or Dave McKean, depending on your preferred edition.

Chaos Walking trilogy: Patrick Ness (Walker)

For ambition and scale, this highly accomplished trilogy is hard to beat. The opening volume, The Knife of Never Letting Go, introduces us to Todd Hewitt, who lives in a place where there are no women, and where the thoughts of every man can be heard all the time (this is called Noise). Todd meets a girl, Viola, and they go on the run. Tensions build as a great battle breaks out between two factions, with Todd and Viola forced into involve­ment on opposing sides. The war explodes in scale and complexity, and stakes rise before a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the series. The story is excitingly paced and has a cast of engaging characters, but taken together, the trilogy is also a complex study of responsibility, difference, maturity and power.

A Swift Pure Cry: Siobhan Dowd (Random House)

This debut introduces the small-town community of Coolbar in mid-80s Ireland, where we meet Shell and her young sib­lings. Dowd was a writer of immense sympathy and insight, and in A Swift Pure Cry she takes Shell, and her reader, on a journey. Many people assume young adult fic­tion will always be heavy on issues, and there are some big ones in this book, which tackles faith and death, but the quest­ions are born out of, and always in the service of, the story and character­isation. A Swift Pure Cry is never wilfully bleak, never heavy-handed, never moralistic. A fine piece of writing.

Life: An Exploded Diagram: Mal Peet (Walker)

With its displays of profound affection and pin-sharp humour, Mal Peet’s Life is one of the best books I know

When Peet died three weeks ago at the age of 67, the children’s book world was shaken and bereft. Few adult readers, how­ever, will yet have discovered just how much they’ve lost. As with so many of Peet’s supposedly young adult books, Life: An Exploded Diagram is more than that: it’s a great novel of growing up and the delicious immediacy of teenage experience, but with a broad historical sweep and nostalgia, too. Partly autobiographical, it captures the experiences of Norfolk lad Clem Ackroyd against the backdrop of the Cuban missile crisis and immi­nent Armageddon. It is a sophis­ticated coming-of-age story, full of intelligence and compassion. It displays profound affection, pin-sharp humour and acrobatic leaps in chronology and scale – there’s even a religious cult. Life is – in short – one of the best books I know. Time to find out what you’ve been missing. • The Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature is published by OUP.

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