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City of Norwich School Weekly Newsletter
Friday 29th November 2002  -  No. 18.12


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SAD NEWS
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Gary Peruzzi, 9Ph, as the result of a traffic accident last Saturday. This tragic news came as a terrible shock to the students and staff who knew Gary; our thoughts are with his family and with all those who loved him. Gary was a brave boy who dealt with problems and setbacks in a determined way. He set an example for all of us who were lucky enough to get to know him. We miss him.

SPORTS ROUND-UP
The U16 girls' Basketball team have begun their League campaign with two convincing wins over Stalham and Sheringham Schools. Congratulations to Andrew Piff who, together with his partner, won the U15 Norfolk Open Doubles Badminton Championship.

YEAR 10 PARENTS' CONSULTATION
This took place on Thursday evening. The beginning of Year 10 is one of the most important times in a student's school career. A purposeful start to Key Stage Four courses stands students in good stead for success over the ensuing four or five years. Many useful discussions took place on Thursday that will support this. Thank you to Mr Sofroniou for organising the evening.

QUIZ AND CHIPS NIGHT
This was a very enjoyable evening and successful in raising £450. Our sincere thanks to all involved in the organisation of this event.

KS3 DRAMA PRODUCTION
Next Thursday, the curtain goes up on the KS3 Drama Production 'The Mammoth Sails Tonight'. The show runs for three nights and commences at 7.30pm in the Drama Studio. Tickets are still available at lunchtimes in the Hall, price £3. To all those involved, break a leg!
ANNUAL PARENTS' MEETING
On Wednesday evening, Governors met with parents for the Annual Meeting. Their Annual Report was presented - with each Chair of Committee giving a short introduction to the relevant section.The sense of partnership between teachers, Governors and parents in ensuring that all aspects of CNS continue to improve was evident. If you were able to come, thank you for your commitment to our school.

AIDS AWARENESS DAY AIDS
Awareness ribbons are being sold in school this week to mark the national event. This year, AIDS Awareness Day is particularly poignant as reports are received of the horrific scale of the problem in certain parts of the world. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome spreads as a result of unprotected sex with an infected person. It leaves sufferers vulnerable to many forms of infection. Sex and Relationships Education is an element of our RE and Citizenship course for all students. Those in Years 8, 9 and 10 are undertaking this element at present.

CHARITIES WEEK IS NEXT!
The programme for Charities Week next week will be published shortly. Following the student vote, the good cause to be supported this year is the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Posters about the Trust and its work are on display around the school. On Friday this week, all students will be invited to attend a presentation during Assembly Time at which the work of the Trust will be further explained. Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that still affects many children and young people. Earlier this year, it claimed the life of Kasia Kurkowska and our fundraising efforts next week are dedicated to her memory. An 'unusual' range of activities is planned and each lunchtime a major event will take place. The spirit of Charities Week is a CNS tradition and the excellent leadership by older students - especially Sixth Formers - lies behind this. It is important that events do not cause offence, however. Those involved in major events, particularly, have a responsibility to ensure that decency and good taste are maintained.
EXIT * NEXT WEEK IS WEEK 1 *
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