Guildford County School

Teaching and Learning / BBC News School Report

 

 

BBC News School Report gives 11-14 year old students in the UK the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience.

 

Using lesson plans and materials from the BBC website,a dn with the support from BBC staff, teachers help students develop their journalistic skills to become School Reporters.

 

Here is the latest reports from some of our students:

 

 

 

Kate Fights for Football
 
 

 

Kate, year 8, from Guildford County School is passionate about football. She has played for many years but now an FA rule has stopped her from going after her dream. When you get to the age of 11 and above, you are not allowed to play mixed football. Boys feel that they have to hold back when tackling and playing with the girls. Kate wants to stop this rule so she can play next season. She has started a petition and written to local MP Anne Milton and the FA. Kate and her mum may also appear in BBC 4 and/or 96.4 Eagle Radio to share her opinion and views. Guildford County School BBC School Reporters have interviewed pupils and teachers from the school about whether they agree with the FA rule, and if what Kate’s doing is good or not.

 

“Anyone should be able to play football”- Andrew, year 8

 

 

“I think it is very sexist, females should be given a chance. Just because boys might feel inferior about the girls being better than them” – Mrs Baker, MFL teacher at Guildford County School

 

“I don’t agree with the FA because the girls may be good at football. It should be our choice not theirs”- Rachel year 8

 

“I don’t see the point in having a rule, because girls are just as good as boys.” Year 7

 

“It’s unfair and sexist, because girls are just as good as boys. It’s discrimination.” –Izzy, Year 8

 

“If there’s someone you like on the team you may try to show off, but when you show off it goes all wrong and might result in bad playing. Boys are stronger and faster than girls.” –Toby, year 8.

 

 

“Girls should be able to do whatever they want, and no one cares if it’s mixed.” –Ellie, Year 8.

 

If you agree with Kate’s opinion, sign her petition at:

 
http://www.petitiononline.com/fauk001/
 
Written by Ella and Aisha
 
 
“More Sport!” Says Government
                                                            
This week is National School Sport Week, and as Guildford County have their Summer House Athletics on Thursday 1st July, the BBC School Reporters interviewed spectators and participants about whether they think that schools need more sporting events and competitions.
 
“I think we’ve already got a lot of sport, but other schools might need help. For example in my old school, our sponsored walk consists of students walking around our school field.” Says Andrew, a Year 8 student.
 
A Year 7 student said “We need more P.E. A whole day of it would be lots of fun.”
 
“It’s a good idea for more sport, but people should have the choice about whether they take part or not.” -Tazrina, Year 8.
 
There is a mixed opinion on more sport. Some people are completely for the Governments opinion.
 
“I think it’s a good idea because people will stay fit and healthy. If people get used to competitions, they would get more confident, and it would help bring out their competitive side.” –Ella, Year 8.
 
However, others are against the idea.
“I think we already have enough sport, and it isn’t really as important as other subjects such as English, Maths, and Science. We should concentrate on the most important subjects first and not sport.” Aisha, Year 8.
 
Although there are very active schools, some schools could have more sport, and could boost their school’s reputation.
What do you think? Do you want more sport in schools or are you fine at the moment? 
 
By Aisha, Year 8
Edited by Ella, Year 8

 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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