Dear Students,
Thank you to everyone who contributed in this month’s issue. In light of the forthcoming Royal Wedding we have put together a royal themed newsletter for you. In this issue we have student articles about our recent trips to Arundel and bowling as well as lots of forthcoming events.
Thanks
Editorial Team
Forthcoming Events
Salsa – Wednesday 20th April
Meet: 7.45 at the Irish Club, 77 Elm Grove, Southsea.
Class followed by more dancing! Beginner to Advanced.
Cost: £5 for the whole evening
Bowling – Friday 6th May
Meet at College 2pm.
£4.30 with student card
London – Saturday 14th May
Cost: £14.30 train each (when travelling in groups of 4)
Look on the student notice board and Facebook for more details.
Student of the Month
Congratulations to Abdulmutleb from Libya
Joke of the Month
An English teacher wrote these words on the whiteboard: "woman without her man is nothing". The teacher then asked the students to punctuate the words correctly.
The men wrote: "Woman, without her man, is nothing."
The women wrote: "Woman! Without her, man is nothing."
Student Articles
Arundel by Mansoor from United Arab Emirates
We went on a nice trip to Arundel with my classmates and with our teacher Mr. Paul - the best teacher ever! Arundel is a historic town and it's not far away from Portsmouth - just half an hour by train. When we arrived we walked to Arundel Castle which I think is the biggest castle in the whole of Hampshire. We looked around the castle and we saw some interesting things such as antique tools they had used in the past and some old clothes, etc.While we there we were starving so we went to the small town centre and we split into groups. My group went to a nice Indian restaurant and as usual we had a wonderful chicken biryane and it was really delicious! After that we met each other again in a lovely café near the river and we had some coffee and cake and this was my favourite part of the trip. Then we went to a wonderful lake and we took some photos. Finally we went back all happy to Portsmouth!
Bowling Trip by Khamis from United Arab Emirates
My friends and I from Spinnaker College had an exquisite afternoon playing Bowling at Bowlplex, Gunwharf . The trip was led by two great teachers Paul and Lily, who treated us like friends not students. We reached the place and started the game which took about an hour. We played in three groups to play on three lanes. With the passage of time, the competition began to intensify to win the game. In the end there were three winners, one for each lane. We took some pictures together. Personally it was wonderful afternoon with friends and teachers which brought us out of the study atmosphere.
My Sailing Trip in Portsmouth by Sara from Italy
Last Saturday I went sailing for the first time in a beautiful 10m sailboat with a crew of 5 English people. First we met at Gunwharf Quays and once there I realized that it wasn’t going to be a gentle sail, but there would be two races and I would be part of the crew! First we left from the quay towards Port Solent and once there we started the first race against another six boats. Unfortunately we lost the first race because we took the wrong direction, but we won the second one. I really enjoyed this experience because I really like all things related to the sea and I also got a tan!
How to act like a British Royal
The Royal Wedding is fast approaching so we thought we would give you a few tips on how to act like a British Royal. First you need to master the ‘royal wave’. This greeting requires minimal effort, try practising with your friends or get your teacher to demonstrate. Secondly it is important to have a stiff upper lip. This means to restrain from displaying any emotion in the face of adversity. Finally you must own a fleet of corgis, a breed of dogs that have been favoured by the Royals for over 70 years.
A Right Royal Crossword
Across
2. The Queen's great-great grandmother.
3. The Royal Family's surname.
9. Prince Charles' title (3 words)
10. The Queen's Palace in London.
11. Which breed of dog does the Queen keep?
12. The Queen wears it on her head.
Down
1. British Royal Anthem (4 words)
4. The stone on Kate Middleton's engagement ring.
5. An animal which is the symbol of the Monarchy.
6. Which Jubilee will the Queen celebrate next year?
7. The African country where Prince William proposed to Kate.
8. Prince William's younger brother.
The Royal Wedding
When: Friday 29th April
Where: Westminster Abbey, London
Starts: 11am
Get the train to London Waterloo then take the Northern Line, north bound to Embankment and then either the Circle or District line, west bound to Westminster. Or watch it all on the Big Screen in Guildhall Square.
Idiom of the month
Close but no Cigar – To be very close to achieving your goal, but fall short and receive no reward for your effort.
It is thought that this phrase originates from the mid-20th century where fairground stalls gave out cigars as prizes.
‘What’s On’ – 22nd April – 20th May 2011
Great Taste Market – 22nd – 25th April
Gunwharf Quays
Starts at 11am
This is the first time the Great Taste Market is visiting Gunwharf Quays - a good chance to sample some award winning food and drink.
English Festival at Port Solent – 23rd April
Port Solent
Starts at 11am
Experience a traditional English Festival as Port Solent celebrates St Georges Day.
Portsmouth vs. Swansea – 23rd April
Fratton Park
KO 7.45 pm
Contact ticket office for availability and prices- 0844 847 1898.From £20.
May Day at Port Solent – 2nd May
Port Solent
Free
Starts at 11am
With lots of animals and reptiles, including the chance to hold a friendly tarantula, this is sure to be an interesting day out.
Blood Brothers – 3rd- 7th May
Kings Theatre, Albert Road
£28 per ticket – see www.kings-southsea.com for a full list of prices and times.
Watch ‘The Musical for all Time’ at the Kings Theatre.
Kings and Queens Tea Party – 29th April
Gunwharf Quays
Starts at 3pm
Enjoy a traditional English Tea Party with a royal theme.
Heavy Horse Weekend 30th May - 2nd April
Castle Field
11am-4pm
With lots to see and do including a heavy horse parade, arts and crafts stalls and an obstacle driving championship.
"Spinnaker College is very professional. Portsmouth is a nice city. The teachers and staff are really friendly."
