Expedition Ecuador

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Expedition Ecuador

Wednesday, 14 July 2010 09:49 |

Written by Mr. De Benedictis

On Saturday 10^th July, a group of 10 students from Treorchy Comprehensive will set out on an experience of a lifetime to participate in an expedition to Ecuador, South America.

Over the past twelve months the dedicated pupils have embarked on a phenomenal challenge of raising over £25,000. The trip originally planned to leave for Honduras, but due the political instability the group had to change their plans. Their expedition will now see them fly into the capital city Quito, which is around 9000ft above sea level and enjoy the cultural surroundings before beginning a trek around a dormant volcano! They will be expected to plan the entire trip, finding accommodation and booking transport en-route. On occasions, they will be camping and will have to test their culinary skills and manage their own budget.

The project phase of the expedition will see the group interact with the Tsachilla tribe. They will stay with native families and help preserve the rapidly depleting Amazon rainforest by planting trees. Their work will help promote a better understanding of the global implications of climate change and the devastating effects of habitat destruction, leading to loss of biodiversity. Prior to flying home the group will embark on a whale watching trip and visit one Isla de la Plata, not to far from the Galapagos Islands, which boasts a large diversity of animal species.

The group wish to extend their thanks to the local communities that have supported them on their fundraising adventures, in particular the local businesses that have donated prizes and sponsorship, along with Asda and Co-operative Supermarkets for providing till space to collect donations.

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September 24th 2010

Treorchy Cadets win Silver at first attempt

Competing for the 1^st time in the Cadet Cambrian Patrol Competition, held on the 18^th & 19^th September, the Treorchy Comprehensive School CCF team were awarded a silver medal.

The competition is open to cadets from all over Wales, and is a true test of physical and mental endurance. The cadets work as a team to navigate a route of approximately 22 km, via a series of checkpoints, where they are tested on various aspects of the Cadet syllabus, including 1^st Aid, field craft and map reading.

The Treorchy Comprehensive School team were the highest scoring junior team from a CCF, beating more established CCF’s in private schools. The patrol commander was Cadet Sgt Catherine Lumby, who despite sustaining an injury early into the competition continued to lead her team, knowing that if she dropped out the team would lose points.

The whole team were extremely tired at the prize giving on Sunday afternoon, but can be very proud of their efforts and the Silver medals that they were awarded.

Uncovering Chemical Secrets

On Wednesday the 15^th of September a number of our Chemistry A level class attended a course at the University of Wales, Cardiff. The title of the course was ‘Uncovering chemical secrets’ and the pupils certainly did this! The day consisted of a morning lecture on chemical synthesis, an opportunity to complete a number of exciting experiments in the university laboratory and a tour of the Chemistry department where a number of expensive analytical machines and techniques were explained in detail.

The students thoroughly enjoyed the day and found it extremely useful as it covered a number of topics that they will be examined on in January as part of their A level qualification. It also gave the students a taste of university life, which hopefully they will experience next year when they leave Treorchy Comprehensive and embark on their future careers!

Outstanding Performances by our Dancers

Congratulations to the dancers from Year 9, 10, 11,12 & 13 for giving outstanding and professional performances at the Skills Cymru Conference held at the Millennium Stadium on the 16th & 17th September. All groups were invited to perform to an audience of students, teachers and exhibiters from across Wales and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Each performance was shown on the large screens in the Stadium throughout the day and footage was later shown on the ITV news.