Bishop Challoner BBC School Report

Did you know that a handshake spreads 10 to 20 times more germs than a fist bump? This can benefit the human health because the less germs, the better. However, this is something hard to persuade the world to prefer to use the fist bump other than the handshake. Firstly, the handshake is far more formal than the fist bump. Secondly, when people play some games or greet each other in a conference, it is more appropriate to handshake than fist bump. Secondly, the handshake was known to be used since the Greeks, however, the fist bump was only ever known to be used in the 20th and 21st century, meaning that the handshake was known to be used for centuries longer than the fist bump.

A plane, which was heading from London Heathrow to Dubai on Thursday, was forced to go back to the airport and land because somebody had done a “smelly poo”.

It should have been a seven-hour flight but the pilot had to return to the airport after just 30 minutes.

One passenger tweeted: “Our BA flight to Dubai returned back to Heathrow because of a smelly poo in the toilet.”

It’s thought somebody had some toilet trouble during the flight and caused a bit of a stink so it was judged safest to land the plane instead of letting the smelly air circulate in the cabin.

The passengers were put up in a hotel overnight and were able to get another flight the next day. British Airways said: “We’re very sorry for the discomfort to our customers…We provided them with hotel accommodation and rescheduled the flight to depart the next day.”

I’ve interviewed year 8 boys to know what they think about the incident:

One student commented that “ The driver has to carry on and not let anything distract them.”

Whilst another said “No I don’t think it’s a good thing to do because a plane is meant to have a system that deals with planes. A plane shouldn’t go back to the airport because of a poo.”

By Gloria, year 8

An official BBC correspondent visited Bishop Challoner in February, and came to record our opinions on self-harm and how to deal with it. It is currently on the BBC News website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31483315

WEATHER REPORT

A report of today’s weather throughout England and Northern Ireland, with our weather presenter Atete.

Across the country, there will be lots of cloud in many areas – with some sunshine. In London, it is 8 degrees and throughout the night cloud will spread back westward across many parts, with mist and fog developing. In Kent, it will be quite dry with any showers clearing. In Cardiff, it is 9 degrees; with some sunny spells. In Wales, it will be dry and bright with hazy sunshine and clouds.

Manchester is 7 degrees, with some light breezes, but will be dry across the region. However, it will be cloudier in parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

In Northern Ireland, at 9 degrees, it will be dry with some sunny intervals and clearer spells closer to the evening.

In Edinburgh, it is 8 degrees staying dry. There are plenty of clear spells with some light winds through the evening and overnight, which will give way for that patchy frost in the morning. From the northwest there will be some cloud slowing drifting tonight.

By Atete and Amira, Y7

Eclipse Report

 On Friday 20^th March, parts of the country will witness a rare solar eclipse. It is the first solar eclipse since 1999.

The moon orbits the sun every 28 days so once a month the moon moves between the earth and sun. Normally it passes above or below the sun so that we can still see it but occasionally the moon passes directly in front of the sun blocking its light. This is an eclipse.

There is a typical time gap between a solar eclipse which is six months but there is a total eclipse every couple of years. Even though they are common, you can only see it if it is right on top of you so to see it from somewhere as small as the UK will be hard.

However this beautiful scene has its negatives as well. It is hard to look at the solar eclipse without damaging your eyes so a fun and easy way to try is to view the solar eclipse through a kitchen colander. Have fun this eclipse because it will be the last total eclipse till August 12^th 2026!

By Keira Y7

Tips for How to be an Anchor

• Don’t be worried or scared, if you will, you don’t have to, you will be able to do it over and over if you make a mistake.
• Do your best to memorize your lines, even if you get your script as you speak, it is only there so you don’t stall. Also, if you do forget your lines, you can look, but the people watching will be able to tell, that is why it should only be a very quick glance down to your script if you forget, but if you don’t memorise any of the lines, it will be obvious that you haven’t.
• Look directly at the camera; you want to look like you are having a conversation with the person watching you.
• Try to sound enthusiastic ; you don’t want to bore your viewers.
• Try to change into a good posture and keep it just before the recording and up to the end of the recording or interval (if you have one); your appearance also gives an impression.
• If you are working with a partner, train to have little spaces of time in between your alternations of speech; it is important that there is not a lot of silence, you have to keep the audience listening.
• Don’t leave any form of junk that is un-useful in the recording. E.g. A headphone on the floor, which is in view of the camera.
• BE HAPPY AND DON’T BE SCARED; ENJOY WHAT YOU ARE DOING, DON’T REGRET ANYTHING!

By Durgesh, Y8

Finding Jennifer Jones – Author: Anne Cassidy

The latest Crime/Mystery novel by Anne Cassidy Finding Jennifer Jones has become a great read for young people. It is the next sequel to the Carnegie shortlisted YA novel Looking for JJ.

The story follows on from Looking for JJ where she is viewed as a child killer for committing the murder of her friend, Michelle. The story carries on as she takes on the new identity of Kate Rickman. She’s not free and she is like a caged bird unable to fly although she was released from juvenile prison.

Set near the seaside, the novel answers all its viewers’ questions. When the case of a little girl murdered comes through she is the first suspect, seeing as she was the child killer of her friend. The story revolves around how, no matter what, she is considered a murderer by everyone. Also the struggles of a person living a life made of a tangle of lies.

Anne Cassidy, recently visited Bishop Challoner to share her novel with students and give an insight on what the story is actually about. She also made us realize the moral of the story – just because someone has done something bad in their lifetime, doesn’t mean they are twisted inside.

We also had a question time with her where one student asked “ Was there a specific reason why you wrote this book?” Her answer to it was a because of a disastrous murder crime committed by two young boys, the victim a young girl. This really influenced on her to write this remarkable sequel.

Finding Jennifer Jones is an extraordinary novel of a broken girl who tries to build herself. It captures the minds of the audience and is strongly recommended to young readers. We would give these book 4 stars out of 5 seeing most readers gave positive views.

By Kazi and Samiha, Y8

The General Election 2015

On 7^th May 2015, around 1,350,000 people (41%) say they will definitely vote for their first time in the general election, however 2 million will not vote.

The first-time voters are likely to be voting for Labour against 22% for the Tories. UKIP, third place, with only 10% support. Liberal Democrats and Greens tailing with 8% each. Although around about 2 million young people will not be given the privilege to vote, six of the UK’s political parties have made political broadcasts aimed at secondary students, each one taking a different approach.

“Politian’s keep promises, which they don’t mean, lying and not being interested in the opinions of young people.”2 out of 4 would vote in the general elections. One person voted for Labour because they are more confident with their party and their ideas. We asked a variety of secondary school students about the general elections. 4 out of 5 students knew what the general election was…

“After the certain amount of time that a Prime Minister can stay in power, a new Prime Minister is chosen by the public.”                                                                                                                       – Leia, Ariana, Maya

“I would vote for Labour because the are confident with their party and their ideas.”                       – Bismah

“I don’t know who I would vote for because they all equally have their faults”                                   – Leia

Report written by Samiha and Kazi, Y8