By Order of The State Law
The practice of any religion of any form is prohibited. The consumption of any intoxicating substance including alcohol, cigarettes and drugs is prohibited. Any recreation pursuits including taking part in sporting or social activities and the use of any media implements including television, computers and sound devices are prohibited. All automobiles will be limited to a maximum speed of fifteen miles per hour.

Any criminal activity will be dealt with by the highest punishment. Children will attend boarding schools and will be taught by persons specifically educated in the State Law. Currency of any variety will be abolished. Food will be distributed in rations to families. It will contain exactly the correct amount of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. Fat will be removed from every person's diet.

A home will be restricted to having one bed per person, one dining table, one dining chair per person, one settee, one sink, one bath/shower, one washing machine, one toilet and a central heating system (restricted to ten hours use a day). Personal possessions, material or otherwise are prohibited.

Animals will be bred for meat only for food consumption; animals will be prohibited from being kept as pets. Any animals that cannot be used for food purposes will be eradicated. Persons will be restricted to owning a maximum of one acre of land in which they must be responsible for growing their own crops, fruit and vegetables. The Enforcers of State Law are all powerful, their demands must be met and their decisions final.

Drama Club Trip to the West Yorkshire Playhouse

On May 11th the Drama Club went to see a production of David Copperfield at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and we all thought it was really good.

The performance was really excellent and we all enjoyed it. The show is about David Copperfield, a boy in Victorian times. It told about his life and is very exciting. The show showed the full potential of the theatre. You should have seen us all jump during the thunderstorm! There was lots of comedy and it must have been hard to put in, because the whole storyline is pretty serious. The set was really good and apparently it was the biggest stage they had ever used at the Playhouse. We picked up loads of techniques for our drama sessions and we were inspired by all the professional actors.

During the performance one of the actors collapsed on stage! None of us knew that it wasn't meant to happen and we all laughed at him. When one of the stage assistants came on stage some of us thought it was funny, but some of us thought he was dead! Another assistant and a man who looked like the boss went on and they all crowded round him. After a while he got up and went off stage. I thought he'd had a heart attack! The show was postponed for ten minutes, but he came back on stage and got the biggest cheer of all at the end.

On behalf of the Drama Club I would like to thank Ms Morley, Mr Leggott and Ms Gibbens, for organising the trip and taking us. It was a great trip and we appreciate it.
Joanne McKay 8S

Pass Centre Staff and students are beginning to clear the land opposite their new office and are going to develop a garden area there.

At present pupils are planning their designs for the garden. Topsoil has been delivered and planting will take place soon. Anyone interested in being a member of our Garden Club need to inform the Pass Centre Staff.

We look forward to seeing you with your green fingers!
Ms Squince

'Control freaks? How robots affect our world'
Year 10 Product Design: Electronics

The class, along with some Year 9 students, visited the Harrogate International Conference Centre to view the Institute of Electrical Engineers Faraday Lecture on Robotics. The lecture was both entertaining and informative.
For further information, click here.
Mr Westmancoat

Leeds Youth Council Election
The whole school took part! There were three candidates:

Kiran Batool Year 11
Ailsa Corey-Jones Year 10
Katie Deacon Year 11

Kiran Batool was elected and joined Laura Stephenson (Year 10), who is completing her second year representing the school.

A big 'thank you' to Stacey Leslie (Year 10), who represented the school last year.
Well done everyone!

Building Hope Appeal
Following the Tsunami disaster, Leeds City Council have started a project to build a Children's Centre in Sri Lanka. We have got fully involved with this appeal and, so far, over £2000 has been raised by Priesthorpe School!

The fundraising has included cake sales, Bric-a-Brac; tuck shops, raffles; 'Buy a Brick', 'Find the school' map, a Valentine's postal service, Easter cards sale, Talent Show, etc, etc! Many thanks to all involved for volunteering your time and for making many valuable contributions!

Fundraising continues with a A School Fayre and Plant Sale on Saturday May 21st (1pm - 3pm).
Why not join us?
Miss Cowan