C2C Scholastic Book Club
Ms Brede, Assistant Librarian
It's a New Year with new books to order from the Scholastic C2C Book Club! You can own the complete Diary of a Wimpy Kid set for only £14.99 or you can try the new Gossip Girl book for only £4.99! There is a deadline for ordering these fantastic offers, so please bring your order to the Library by Friday, January 22 to avoid disappointment.
Percy Jackson Film!
Ms Brede, Assistant Librarian
If you're a fan of Percy Jackson books, check out the film of The Lightning Thief in cinemas, from 12th February. Also, author Rick Riordan has a new Egyptian series coming soon, which you can hear about on youtube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iiLN_a-47k
Examinations This Week
Ms Beasley, Examinations Officer
This is a reminder for years 10, 11, 12 and 13: the CoLA Spring term exam series starts on Monday 11th January and runs until Friday 29th January. The schedule for this week (the second week) is:
MONDAY 18/01 AM Science A
Chemistry A
Additional Applied Science A
PM English Literature B
TUESDAY 19/01 PM Biology Unit 2
Sociology
WEDNESDAY 20/01 AM Science A
Design & Technology – Product Design
Physics A
History: British
PM Mathematics Core
THURSDAY 21/01 AM Psychology Core
PM Business Studies 2
FRIDAY 22/01 AM Information & Communication Technology
PM Sociology 3
Geography 2
Authors to visit Year 7
Ms Taylor, Librarian
Popular authors Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, the writers of the fantasy series The Edge Chronicles, will be coming to do a special event at CoLA on 8th February.Year 6 students from several local primary schools will join the Year 7 students in hearing how Paul and Chris got into writing. The students will also get to watch as Chris shows us how he draws his amazing illustrations!
Local Events
FREE GIVE AND TAKE DAY
Saturday 16 January, 11am-3pm
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If the festive season has left you with a cupboard full of things you don't need, why not have a clear out and bring them along to this free Give and Take Day where you can exchange them for something you want. Unwanted presents, old electrical goods, furniture, clothing or other items that are in good condition can all be accepted. Give and Take Days are organised throughout the year by Veolia Environmental Services on behalf of Southwark Council. There is no obligation to bring items in order to take items away.
It's free to give and free to take! Any leftovers at the end of the day will be sent for recycling wherever possible. Damaged or unusable items will not be accepted. Everything is given away for free and no money can exchange hands. An electrician will be on hand to test electrical appliances.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8173
A Snowy Day
Stephanie Pearson, 10A
Today I went to the playground for a walk.
I went with Miss.
I saw a robin, a thrush, and a wagtail, too –
I don’t know what they are, Miss told me.
In the snow I saw fox paw prints …
I wish I could see the fox!
I saw some yellow flowers growing on a bush;
I felt the snow crunch under my feet;
I held the snow in my hands –
It melted very fast.
We came back into the warmth,
And I said to Miss,
“Oh dear, my ears are cold!”