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Friday 6th December 2002  -  No. 18.13


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CHARITIES WEEK
This week has been rather unusual! Each break time the Hall has reverberated to the sound of jazz and to the bustle of competitions and the sale of cakes, sweets and other delicacies. The Slave Auction on Monday raised over £1000 in 40 minutes - a record. There were some odd-looking contestants for Blind Date on Tuesday and some more glamorous ones for Man, Oh Man! and Stars in their Eyes. Congratulations to everyone involved in raising money for Cystic Fibrosis. Please be sure to pay in your sponsorship money to the Finance Office as soon as possible. Let's make the total figure as high as we possibly can.

SCHOOL REUNION
On Saturday 30th November the Class of '81 Reunion took place in the school hall with a disco and karaoke laid on for all. More than 50 people attended as well as several staff. It was particularly enjoyable to see Mr Eastman and Mr Harrison, both of whom are now retired. Several staff who couldn't make it made donations to the event and sent their blessings. The whole event went smoothly. There were presentations made to Tanya Aldis and Mr. Burns. Andrew Thompson deserves a special mention for providing the enthusiasm and drive to see the event take place. One of the Class of '81, Graeme Blyth, travelled all the way from Canada to be at the event! It was agreed on the night that any profits from the event were to be donated to a young child in Norwich who is seriously ill and in need of expensive medical treatment. There will be another chance for the group to get together in the New Year and begin planning the 25th Anniversary!

THE MAMMOTH SAILS TONIGHT
Actually, last night. The much anticipated production had its first night to an appreciative audience last night. A few tickets left for tonight and Saturday.

CNS UNION ANNUAL DINNER
The Annual Dinner for former students of CNS takes place in the Hall on Friday evening.
CNS YOUNG ENTERPRISE COMPANY
The Young Enterprise Company, Junk attended the Business Link, Business and Environment Conference at the John Innes Centre on Thursday 28 November, to market their product. A basketball theme collecting bin for recycling paper, cans and printer cartridges is the current prototype. Christopher Thirtle, Ben Whitmore and Darren Brooks represented Junk and presented an attractive, well thought out display. They were accompanied by their local business advisor.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This year's concert takes place on Thursday 12th December at 7.30pm in the School Hall. As usual there will be a varied programme featuring the many ensembles that have been rehearsing this term. Tickets, priced £3 are available from the Music Department or the Main Office. Traditionally there is a big turn-out, so buy your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!

CALLING ALL POETS!
Entries are invited from students aged 16 -18 for the Christopher Tower annual poetry competition. There are substantial cash prizes offered for selected poems. The subject - The Passport - can be interpreted in any way that you wish. The closing date is 28 February 2003. Entries should be passed to Mr Binney. Further details can be found at www.towerpoetry.org.uk

PROGRESS REVIEW DAY
Parents will receive a letter next week giving details of the Progress Review Day that will be held on Tuesday 14 January 2003. The normal school timetable is suspended on that day to enable all students (Years 8 to 13) to have an individual interview with their Form Tutor. It is hoped that parents will be able to accompany their sons or daughters. Please complete and return the reply slip on the letter to school by Monday 16 December.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH : 19 DECEMBER £2.30
EXIT * NEXT WEEK IS WEEK 2 *
LUNCH at 12.25 : Y10, Y11;  LUNCH at 12.40: Y8, Y9;
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