22 May

Year 9 hard at work creating and editing samples to create their own dance track using the new iMacs in music. The boys are now working on software such as LOGIC PRO X and Garageband to create music in a 21st century way. Logic Pro X is used by commercial composers, recording studios and artists all across the world. It allows boys to be able to compose and record their own music. Topics that we will be looking at next ½ term are Mickey mousing in year 7 (writing music to fit with actions in a cartoon) and in years 8 and 9 they will be underscoring a short movie trailer (adding music and sound effects to enhance the mood on screen). At the end of the topics the boys will be able to bounce down their cartoons and trailers to an MP4 file which they can then bring home to share with you at home.

20 May

It was great to welcome Kerrie from the Parliament Outreach team today who delivered assemblies to years 7 and 8. The students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to find out more about how Parliament is run using interactive voting pods! #Parliament #assembly

20 May

On Friday a group of 20 boys from years 7-9 travelled up to London Bridge to take part in a professional workshop and private tour at Shakespeare's The Globe theatre. Arriving in London we had a leisurely walk through the famous Borough Market, past the Golden Hinde to the Thames where it was a short walk to the Globe theatre. With a little time to spare we were able to take a short look in the turbine hall of the Tate Modern before hitting the gift shop at the Globe before our tour to allow for a swift return back to London Bridge after our workshop. We were introduced to our guide who was a professional actor at the Globe. He took us to view the exterior of the Globe explaining its history site location and importance, also we learnt that it is the only thatched roof structure in the capital today. Once inside the globe we were given a very interesting look in to the history and of the building and how unique it is to act in. They boys asked and answered questions with great thought and reasoning and impressed the staff of the theatre. It was interesting to learn that in Shakespeare's time the Globe held up to 3000 per show! 1000 standing and 2000 in the galleries. Very interesting to learn that the most expensive seat where behind the stage with no view of the Actors! We then moved to the Globes professional rehearsal space a short walk away. The rehearsal rooms are made to represent the Globe also constructed in wood. Here the boys fully engaged with the process of rehearsing and warming up before tackling a scene between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. A great trip with a great set of ambassadors for the school. Many thanks to all the boys that meant it was such a pleasure to arrange.

17 May

Yesterday in science club was the time for non-burning notes and screaming jelly babies. We saved the note from burning but could not save the jelly babies from screaming!! #scienceexperiments #makinglearningfun #studentenrichment

15 May

The Hayesbrook U15 football team travelled to Tunbridge Wells football Club this morning, and beat Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar School 2 – 1. To claim the West Kent Cup! Well done boys! #footballfocus #activelifestyle #schoolfootball #healthylifestyle