Monthly Archives: December 2017

Christmas has arrived in the library!

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Boston High Schools library has been hit by Frosty the snowman and Rudolph the reindeer but they have turned into books! Miss Gallagher and Mrs Richardson has been busy this lunchtime making Frosty the snowman and Rudolph the reindeer out of books.

They got the idea when they saw a picture online and decided to take it to the Boston High School library. Miss Gallagher, the head librarian, had to say “Get wrapped up in a good book because there’s snow better time to read!” and Mrs Richardson said this: “Snow is falling and the books are calling!”

The Christmas books are slowly creeping out of their January to November hibernation to do their Christmas job for Santa. HO! HO! HO!

What will you be reading this Christmas?

Paige, Y7 YJA

 

 

 

 

Top 10 makeup hacks

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Some girls struggle a lot with learning how to use makeup or even how to apply it, but our ten makeup hacks will help you to make the most of your makeup in more ways than one! So let’s get started…

  1. Don’t throw away makeup tubes just because they seem like they are empty. Cut them open, and scoop the leftover makeup out into plastic pots. This is a great way to save money on makeup.
  2. To get that winged effect everyone loves so much, you only need one item: a spoon. Start your eyeliner as you would for a cat eye look, press the rounded side of the spoon against your eyelid, and move the spoon outwards to create the winged affect.
  3. A great way to make your lipstick last longer is to put on a coat of lipstick, then lay a tissue across your lips. Dust translucent powder on to make the colour set so it stays on longer.
  4. It can be difficult to figure out where to put blush or bronzer for contouring. The easy way to do this is to use your eyeliner pencil, or even a makeup brush handle. Place the straight edge directly below your cheekbone to get the right angle.
  5. Forget about dotting your concealer. Instead, apply it on a triangle shape with the base at the bottom of your cheek. This will hide redness beneath the eyes, and brighten up your whole face.
  6. To curl your lashes faster, use a hairdryer to heat your eyelash curler. Let it cool a bit, then use as you normally would. The heat will set the curl so it lasts longer. Be careful not to use too high a setting for the heat!
  7. Perfect your cupid’s bow by drawing an “X” on your upper lip to use as a guideline. Then apply your lipstick like you normally would.
  8. Remove your nail polish using PVA-style glue by painting a thin layer of glue onto your nails before painting them.* Once you want to take your nails off, you can simply peel the base layer off. *Be sure to check that the glue you use is non-toxic.
  9. When using a beauty blender you might find that it is quite hard to use. To overcome this, before you use it… wet it! This will give you a nice soft sponge to apply your makeup with.
  10. Instead of spraying all of your body with your expensive perfume, just simply place the perfume on your pulse points. Big effect, low cost : )

By Poppy and Chloe, YR7 YJA

My review of Donna Nook (Nature reserve)

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Recently, I was lucky enough to be able to visit Donna Nook National Nature reserve, and I would like to share my opinion. Before you read any further, let me say one thing: Donna Nook is amazing. Covering more than 10km of coastline for the seals to roam in, it allows the seals to live in a natural environment whilst keeping them safe.

One thing I like about it is that it keeps the seals wild, whilst still letting members of the public view the cutest kind of nature up close. Some people might believe that there should be more fences or more of a barrier, but the amount that there is allows so many people to get close to the seals without feeling unsafe, not to mention that the seals feel safe as well, which makes them less likely to be hostile and attempt to attack the public.

The seal colony is obviously living the life of luxury; well, as much as a seal can anyway. Lots of mud, shade, mates…. Hmm, maybe not as luxurious for us as it is for them…

The process: how do they end up there?

Another amazing thing about the Donna Nook Seal colony is that it is all made up of rescue seals. After being rescued by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, they are brought to the site to recover, and when they are fully recovered , they are returned to the wild. Isn’t that amazing? As well as this, those who are left with battle scars or a disability and cannot return to the wild are brought to a seal sanctuary in the UK to live a comfortable seal life.

Is it a good day trip?

To that, my answer is simple, my friend; yes. It is an incredible day trip, and completely worth the journey. Not only are the seals cute and funny, they are absolutely fascinating, and can guarantee a good photo. You can see how they live up close, and I would certainly recommend it. If you have a younger sibling or a young child, I would definitely advise you to take them there, but the Donna Nook seal colony is suitable for all ages. I will admit, I wouldn’t recommend going in large groups, because the trails are sometimes stuffed with people, and it would be difficult to stay together in the crowds. Overall, though, it’s an amazing experience.

But there’s just one more question: would I go again?  Most definitely.

By Jessica, Year 7 YJA 

 

 

Siam Park (Water Park) review

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Lately Tenerife has become a very popular holiday destination and if you’re going or planning on going then you should definitely check out Siam Park! Siam Park is a water park located in Tenerife Island, Canary Islands Spain on TF-1 motorway in Costa Adeje. It claims to be the #1 water park in the world and I’m going to tell you about my experience there and my rating.

One of my favourite things about Siam Park is their large range of activities. There are slides for all ages and a mini water play area exclusive to infants. If you enjoy larger or quicker slides then there is also a range for you! All the slides are very fun and seem very safe.

The main problem for me is the lines. The lines are very long unless you buy a pass which allows you to skip ahead but even with the pass lines tend to be fairly long depending on the slide you are waiting for. The longest I waited in line for when I visited was between 15-20 minutes which sounds like a long time.

My favorite ride was “Dragon” it was super fun and quick. I would recommend it to people who like quick slides and I would also recommend “Kinaree” which is very fast slide with lots of turns.

The trip advisor rating for Siam Park is: 4.5/5

My overall rating for Siam Park is: 4.7/5

In conclusion, I would definitely revisit it, the only problem is the lines but other than that it’s very good. So if you thinking of things to do in Tenerife then visit Siam Park!

Evelina, Year 7 YJA

 

 

 

Once Upon Another Time

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ABC’s award winning Once Upon A Time is back for another season. With a new curse in the midst, will Henry’s daughter Lucy manage to convince everyone of Drizella’s evil plan?

Over the years in this show viewers have lost and gained so many wonderful actors and actresses but in it’s 7th season now barely any of the original cast have remained. Lana Parrilla, who plays the infamous Evil Queen and Regina Mills, is back as bartender Roni with the same energy and attitude as before. Colin O’Donoghue, the dashing Captain

Carlyle looks rather strange and mysterious as Rumplestiltskin!

Hook, makes a return as troubled Officer Rogers. Robert Carlyle, the evil Rumplestiltskin, is now fearless Detective Weaver. Pay attention it gets complicated! New arrivals are Andrew West as grown up Henry, Adelaide Kane as Drizella/ Ivy, Alison Fernandez as Lucy, Gabrielle Anwar as Lady Tremaine/Victoria Belfrey, Dania Ramirez as Jacinda / Cinderella, Mekia Kox as Tiana/Sabine, Rose Reynolds as Alice/Tilly, Yael Yurman as Teen Anastasia, Emma Booth as Mother Gothel/ Eloise Gardener. Told you!

The amount of talent they have put into the show so far is amazing and personally, I am glad that they have continued it. The show is brilliant and definitely worth exploring if you have not seen an episode yet. It is aired in America on Fridays and in the UK slightly later in the week on Netflix on Tuesdays. If you like tense drama and an all star cast this is one series you cannot miss out on.

Abi, Yr 9

Boston High Newsroom

Skills Show 2017

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On the 17th November, Year 9 attended The Skills Show, an event to advertise future careers at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.

Members of the Royal Forces singing at the NEC

At the event, there were many varieties of activities to take part in such as team building exercises, virtual reality (VR) headsets were available, and there were also refreshment stalls and shops such as Starbucks.

There was a wide range of occupations, varying from make-up technicians to Army recruits, and we got the opportunity to talk to people that were experienced in the field they want to pursue.

To go along with the Army section, there was an army band that played music for their audience, such as; Human by Rag N Bone man, Mr Brightside by The Killers and many more.

Many other schools attended for the sole purpose of expanding students knowledge of careers available to them, some being; Boston Grammar School, Winstanley Community College and Woodland Middle School.

General view of The Skills Show 2013, NEC Birmingham. Credit: Professional Images/@ProfImages

Overall, Year 9 thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We asked students to share their views with us, and Abi in Year 9 said, “It was easy to get lost in the huge space that was the N.E.C and time flew by!” Meanwhile, Katie in Year 9 told us: “To improve next year, the Skills Show should have more of a diverse range of jobs to fulfill people’s wishes.” Also, Imogen said, “It was good because of the amount of different areas they covered.”

Overall, the Skills Show was successful and a great trip.

By Ebony Y9 and Jessica Y7
Boston High Newsroom

Is Acting In School Good For You?

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I believe Theatre could improve mental health in schools across the UK as it is very therapeutic and reduces stress.

In schools across the country, pupils are pushed forward in core subjects which pressures students.

Theatre teaches students how to express themselves in ways other than aggression or other ways that affect people around them. It helps you deal with the stress of school work because you can create anything and everything to reflect your mood.

Many students agree. For example, Danielle in Year 7 told me, ‘Theatre is a good way of showing your talents and reflecting your mood in a better way than getting angry.’

Even if you are not looking for a career in the Performing Arts, theatre work is therapeutic and can help with stress. Maybe adding a few more drama sessions into students’ timetables could help reduce stress.

I’m not saying that it can put an end to exam stress or mental health problems in school but it is definitely a great way of combating it.

Do you think that we should consider more theatre sessions in schools? Leave your idea below!

Article by Darcy
Year 7  YJA

THE NEW SUPERHEROES

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In the summer of 2017 the superhero tri was born!

There were over 1,750 competitors and 20 celebs all with a battle to face: their disabilities. Each and every one of them had there own medical story to tell. I offered to be on the water during… the swim!

The superhero tri is a triathlon for people who have disabilities and can’t take part in many other organised sports events. While I was cheering on the cyclists I noticed how magical the atmosphere was with everyone pulling together as a team! And what made me most happy is how people were willing to do it again in a heart beat!

If you or anyone you know have a disability who would like to have a go next time, then be sure to  contact the team at: http://superheroseries.co.uk/superhero-tri-2017/

There are also many different events over Christmas and the new year!

 

Follow it up:

Today sees the launch of Winter Wonderwheels, so it’s a perfect time to find out more about this new event on the sporting calendar. You can also see a BBC Newsround clip about the summer event.

Cecily
YJA News Team