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Anti social behaviour – a contentious issue
Recently in the House of Commons there has been a lot of discussion about our how our education system deals with bad behaviour both in and out of school. This has sparked our interest so we have decided to conduct some research into people’s opinions about possible deterrents both in and out of school…
Corporal Punishment:
Some people believe that corporal punishment (an act of physical discipline administered with a cane, a ruler or a hand) might actually improve discipline both in and out of schools.
Community Support Officer Numbers:
A way of stopping of stopping antisocial social behaviour out side of school is increasing the number of community support officers patrolling residential areas.
Increased use of detention centres:
Secure centres might be used more regularly. Youths are put there for a suitable amount of time for the behaviour displayed. Things taken for granted would be stripped from them for this time such as phones, ipods, and any other electrical items or pass times. During their time in the detention centres young people, would be encouraged to reflect on their behaviour.
These options may seem extreme but they are just some of the ideas people have that might help reduce anti-social behaviour; what do you think?
By Johnny and Jared
Cadbury and Kraft
As you probably know, Cadbury is being taken over by an American company by the name of Kraft. We ask, what is the future of the delicious chocolate company? Is Kraft suitable for running Cadbury given that they haven’t yet taken on the running of such a huge multinational company?
Kraft says that the deal would create a "Global confectionary leader". Is this true? The biggest fear is that the take over will result in a huge loss of jobs. At this current point in time nobody feels as though their job at Cadbury is safe. To take over such a massive company, an enormous amount of money is needed; as a result Kraft has had to borrow a whopping 7 billion pounds. Kraft said "We believe that the offer represents good value for Cadbury shareholders". As you may be thinking, many people have protested on this matter, after all Cadbury is one of the last remaining British food firms in the UK.
Despite the appeals of over 100 protesters who went to London and protested outside the house's of Parliament, on the 2nd of February it was finally decided that the business take over was definitely going ahead. Kraft's original bid was made in September 2009. The initial bid was £10.2 billion with Kraft saying it would protect UK jobs (as of yet, no final decision on job cuts has been made). Cadbury's chairman quoted "Kraft may need Cadbury's but Cadbury's don't need Kraft" When Cadbury's declined Kraft for the first time, Kraft upped it's bid to £11.5 billion and Cadbury's had to announce that they had been taken over by Kraft.
Cadbury workers are of course upset, but will continue their hard work to ensure their jobs are safe. David Cumming, head of UK equities at Cadbury shareholders, said that; “I won’t be going against Cadbury’s management, Kraft is getting a good deal. It’s sad that Cadbury has gone but business is business” Cadbury’s began in 1824 and has been making delicious chocolate ever since, they didn’t always just make chocolate they have also been known to make lots of other foods. Cadbury’s is named after John Cadbury who started the company.
Who knows what will happen to the chocolate company… Kraft is definitely getting a very popular company recognised all over the world but can it keep Cadbury's world renowned reputation for high quality confectionary intact?
Louise
Leading the Cheers!
What is your view on cheerleading? Well I am here to report about the stereotypical views on cheerleading and its history. Cheerleading first originated in the U.S.A. in the late 1880s with the average crowd yelling and screaming to support their teams. This sends positive vibes to encourage the team to win - this can also be classed as good sportsmanship as some of the teams cheer for the opposite team too. It is merely having a good time and supporting each other, so why is the stereotype (like in High School Musical) girls in short skirts waving pompoms and plastered in make-up?
A group of girls at Pershore high want to challenge this stereotype and feel that many others do as well. The girls get together every Thursday lunchtime and Fridays after school and practise hard but enjoy it. These girls are not the stereotypical cheerleaders but merely girls who might not be brilliantly talented in gymnastics but they enjoy what they do. The girls entered a competition in January and came first so they will be able to perform their routine at Worcester Wolves’ basket ball game in March. This shows that you don’t just need talent; you need dedication and hard work. All the girls have their own part to play and if they didn't stick to their roles, concentrate and practise hard then it would all fall apart and injuries would occur. The girls would like proper cheerleading outfits to perform in and are working hard to do well.
You don’t have to be blonde, a bimbo, hugely popular, a size zero or go out with the fittest boys in school to join. You just need to be yourself, be prepared to turn up to all of the practises and enjoy what you do. Many girls when asked said they felt intimidated to go in case they weren’t cool enough and got laughed at.
So come on girls, let’s get rid of this stereotype and be proud of what we do!!
Joining the cheerleading squad I have found that Cheerleading is not about being the best; it's about trying your best!
I asked Alice (a cheerleading squad member) what she felt about cheerleading and she said 'it is fun, exciting at the competition and we work hard to do our best. We don’t stereotype it - this means anyone can come.'
By Alice
Snow
This winter Britain has suffered some of the harshest winter weather since records began. Many businesses and schools had to close in the January period including Pershore High School.
In Pershore we were severely effected by extreme snow, freezing cold temperatures and also torrential rain. The heaviest snow arrived on January 6th and the snow continued to fall until the 15th. The temperature went extraordinarily low; in some places as far as -15 degrees Celsius.
Here in Pershore, all four schools were closed due to the snow. They were Abbey Park, Holy Redima, Cherry Orchard and Pershore High.
Many of the people who felt the force of the 2007 floods were just starting to relax in their home but are now also having to cope with the aftermath of the snow.
The closure of the school is usually decided by the head of the school. Their decision is also influenced by the school's senior management team and also the governors. However on one particular day, when many other schools in the area were closed, Mr Corbett (Head Teacher of PHS) opened the school and appeared on BBC news to show the determination of staff and students.
Michael & Theodore
The Issue of TRUST….
Front pages pedal stories of deceit and dishonesty; we ask whether our society has become so saturated by such takes of treachery that we have lost trust altogether.
Steve, Claire and Niamh consider…
Trust in our country has turned sour; most teenagers should know not to trust strangers but some days we ask ourselves, should we trust anyone?
Teenagers are having lessons so they know how to be safe on the internet – 'stranger danger' is everywhere. The potential for harm is now able to come into our homes where we should be safest. But is this supposed threat more imaginary than real? Or is it being created by adults who fear anyone unknown and pass this onto the younger generations?
Many older people stereotype; they think that all children carry knives and are in gangs or swear and eat chewing gum all day. Most children are nice, kind, friendly and helpful. On a recent school trip to the cinema, our teacher was amazed at the way members of the public veered out of our way as though we were kryptonite to their superman.
I think that the issue of trust has become skewed; we all need a little more trust and perhaps then we won't see monsters lurking behind every door.
Claire
Has trust been lost? As teenagers we know what it is like to be treated differently to our parents. In some cases, when we go into a shop we are often followed around to make sure we don’t steal anything. Now with the government forcing anyone that works with children to have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check, have we gone too far?
Who can we blame this loss of trust? We hear about policemen who evade the law; sport stars, who we should admire, cheating on their wives; doctors killing patients and politicians who fiddle their tax claims. What can we do?
Steven
Earlier this year, many people spoke out against the government's suggestion that anyone – including temporary volunteers – working with children or vulnerable people had crb checks. What is going to happen to our society when everyone has to prove that they're intentions are good before helping out at a local sports club? This is making people trust others less and less.
Niamh
Fame
In Pershore High School Years 10, 11 and 12 are busy rehearsing the musical Fame. Fame was a musical set around the 1980s and has recently been re-made in cinemas in 2009 as a film. Many people would associate Fame with 1980s fashion however Fame is about young people's desire to act on stage. It's an all singing, all dancing Musical and lively play.
The production will be showing on the 18th-20th of March. Tickets are on sale at student services, the adult tickets are £5 and the children's are £4 each. The play this year is being performed in the main hall and rehearsals have been in the Drama Studio. This year the directors are Mrs Cookson-Smith and Miss N Smith. The teachers and students are working very hard and are using up a lot of their spare time (including Sundays) to make this a memorable spectacle. The students in the play are very nervous and excited about performing. They have already done a few shows to middle schools.
This promises to be as good, if not better, than the production last year so make sure you don't miss out.
