May 2011 Edition |
 |
Student Presentations
Student presentations; are they pointless and scary or are they a great way to improve public speaking? And now, there are guidelines to what you can ... Read full article |
 |
Guided Pathways....
The year 9 guided pathways took place over a period of a few weeks, based on assemblies, presentations, dummy runs and 2 meetings... Read full article |
 |
Spanish and French Spelling Bee
On Monday 10th January, two students from each Year 7 form took part in either a French or Spanish spelling bee... Read full article |
 |
Middle East and North Africa dispute
In recent months, The Middle East and North Africa, have experienced an uprising as a consequence of popular demand within the public. These regions have the highest quantity of ‘Totalism’ regimes... Read full article |
| |
There's a VAT increase but what does it mean for us
On the 4th of January 2011, PM David Cameron put his plan of increasing VAT up to 20% from 17.5% into action. The government say that it will not affect children, but will it? VAT stands for Value Added Tax, and is paid when... Read full article |
 |
The Olympics Website Review!
On the London Olympics official website there are lots of things to do. You can find out how you can get involved before they even... Read full article |
 |
School Uniform
Uniform, has been one of the most controversial topics among students; Why is there uniform? What benefits does it provide? The aim of this article is to... Read full article |
 |
A Joke too Far?
Many of you watched Comic Relief 2011, and almost certainly saw Lenny Henry make fun of the Kings Speech, but there has been a lot of.... Read full article |
 |
Exam top tips
If you feel it will help you, set a revision timetable, revising certain subjects at certain times. If you feel the need for silence... Read full article |
 |
Compton Careers
What do you want to be when you’re ready to get a job? There are hundreds of careers for every single subject, so whatever you enjoy, there is always something for you!... Read full article |
| |
The Royal Family – Do we Need Them?
We all know the Royal Family, but what impact do they have on us? Well, they don’t really run the country, the Government do. They run our money and make practically all... Read full article |
 |
MyKindaBook.com
For all you book lovers there is now an online book club! MyKindaBook.com offers book readers a chance to comment on some of your favourite books... Read full article |
 |
The Royal Albert Hall Music G&T Trip
On Monday 14th March a handful of students (including me) went on the music Gifted and Talented trip to the Royal Albert hall to be in the audience for a... Read full article |
|
Dream the Dream?
Most people in England are aware of Susan Boyle and her release of 'I Dreamed a Dream'. But do you know where that song is from, and probably... Read full article |
December 2010 Edition |
 |
Every Child a Success
Everyone has a talent; and Compton is trying to discover them in our new campaign: Every Child a Success. The Compton is doing this because... Read full article |
| |
China Champions
How would you like a pen pal form China? Well, that’s what some lucky year 7’s get to do! We meet up regularly to exchange fronter emails, send letters and send presents... Read full article |
 |
Austria Trip
We set off on Boxing Day afternoon along with Mr Hammond, Mr Merit, Mr Kirkby, Mr Stricktland and Miss Hand for what would be mine and many others final ski trip... Read full article |
 |
Eco-Enterprise Day!
Thursday 25th November 2010 was this year’s Eco-Enterprise Day (A.K.A. Business Enterprise Day) and instead of the year 10’s ‘hosting’ it, this year was the Year 9’s turn!... Read full article |
 |
November's Movember
With November just gone, the male teachers have just completed their 30 day Movember treatment for the Prostate Cancer charity. Movember helps men who have a cancer growing in the... Read full article |
 |
So NOT Geeky!!!
When someone says Science Club to you, what’s your first reaction? Is it “YES!!!!!!!!!!” or “Oh so geeky?” Well now... Read full article |
 |
Thea's Britains Got Talent Audition
I woke up. My brother was getting ready to go to school. I was about to pull myself out of bed, but then I remembered. Today was the day. 2nd of December 2010... Read full article |
 |
Top Five Eco Enterprise Day Products
Last Thursday the Year 9s sold us their products that they were busy making since the start of term. I’m going to go through my top 5 in this special article.... Read full article |
| |
Kindle vs Books???
Amazon’s Kindle is the newest technology in book reading. But many people argue that the Kindle doesn’t have the feel or smell of real books... Read full article |
| |
I'm A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here!
In early November this year I'm a celebrity: Get me out of here! returned to our TV screens. Everyone loves to watch I'm a celebrity as it’s a chance to... Read full article |
 |
Interform Results
This term the PE department has been organising lots of different interform challenges for us to take part in – here are the results... Read Full article |
November 2010 Edition |
 |
We’re becoming an academy?! What does that mean?
Everyone will probably know that Compton is becoming an academy now. But what does this mean for us?... Read full article
|
 |
Geography Tourism Trip- Kent
From the 8th to the 10th of October 2010 Mr McDonnell along with Ms Mulkerins, Miss McKeown and Miss McGill took 32 GCSE Geography students to... Read full article
|
 |
Cinema Treats!
No trip to the cinema would be complete without some popcorn and a drink; it may be a nice treat for us, but it isn’t very good for our wallets... Read full article
|
 |
200 New Species Discovered
Scientists have found 200 new species in the Nakini and Muller mountains while doing a survey... Read full article |
 |
New Planet Discovered!!!
Please come to visit the Natwest bank every Friday morning during am registration in the LRC... Read full article
|
 |
BlackBerry Vs iPhone
This week, I go out to find out which of these phones is the better phone 4 you, the Blackberry or the iPhone... Read full article |
| |
Remeberance Sunday
Dear, Charlotte Scarlet soldiers surrender, And fall like bowling pins. Forgetting what they're here for, Do you remember them? Happy isn't an option... Read full article |
 |
Anti-Bullying Week
Bullies bully because they were bullied. Under the slide I sit waiting. Someone one of these days has to notice. The bell rings, time to go... Read full article |
 |
The Snow Centre
Have you ever wanted to learn to ski or snowboard? Or maybe just ringo ride in the snow? But the French Alps are pretty far... Read full article |
 |
Shaketastic, is it any good?
2009 saw the opening of a brand new milkshake bar: Shaketastic, but what do people think of it?... Read full article |
 |
STORE 21 What have we got against it?
OK, we all know about the north Finchley high street, But do we all know about Store 21?... Read full article |
 |
Must Be The Music – The Live Finals!
The atmosphere was amazing – some of these people had been queuing outside Wembley arena all day hoping to get the best seats... Read full article |
 |
Stomp Street Dance
Ever since I can remember I have loved to dance and perform. I have tried all sorts of dancing from tap to ballet... Read full article |
 |
Theatre Reviews
Into the hoods is an “urban fairy tale” it is a Hip-Hop/musical about two children that get lost in the hoods and try and retrieve... Read full article |
| |
The Railway Children
On Saturday 25th September, I was lucky enough to go to see the highly praised The Railway Children. I was absolutely astounded with this show as it was... Read full article |
 |
Breakdance Boys' Success!
Every Tuesday a group of boys including myself meet up after school to practice break dancing...
Read Full article |
 |
Should Footballers be Suspended for Playing Away from Home?
This is a hot topic of debate in the media at the moment, following scandalous revelations that Wayne Rooney cheated on... Read full article |
 |
Barnet Dance Festival
The coach hummed along the Finchley high road as twenty dancers full of adrenaline were chatting and singing along loudly to the radio... Read full article |
 |
BTEC Dancers Wow Audiences at Barnet Dance Festival
We are the B-tech dance group and we formed together in the middle of October 2009... Read full article |
 |
Over a million girls play football in England- so why don't you!
Did you know that there are around 26 million females playing football around the world? Or that 1.1 million girls play some form of football in England?... Read full article |
