Bateman Project Launch

BGS Bateman Project
The BGS English Department, in association with the Parents’ Association, is to produce a compilation of new writing inspired and influenced by the work of ex-pupil and famous author, Colin Bateman.

Bateman is a prolific writer, and has produced a range of novels for adults and children alike. We invite you to use the titles below as a starting point for your own writing – prose, poetry or play. Your teacher will have some ideas to stimulate you, but feel free to submit additional work directly to me.

All pieces of work should be word processed and offered in digital format via CD, memory stick or email (bgsenglish@googlemail.com).

You need not have read the titles concerned, but I would encourage you to do so after writing your own piece.

This is an exciting project, and I look forward to the prospect of reading your work, whether selected for the final book or not.

Gary Greer
Head of English

Selected titles:

Chapter and Verse
The Seagulls have Landed
Empire State
Belfast Confidential
Cycle of Violence
The Horse with My Name
Murphy’s Law
Wild about Harry
Divorcing Jack
Maid of the Mist
Titanic 2020
I Predict a Riot

Harry Potter Wins Again!

In order to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 6th March, both the librarian and the Head of English worked miracles to get Master Alex Rider and Master Harry Potter to take part in our special debate. These two characters went head to head at lunch time in the library. The motion was "This house would ban magic". The debate was chaired by Mr S. Wolfenden and well supported by Junior school pupils. The result ... well Master Potter was the victor, but was a little magic used?

70th Anniversary Debate

"Is Life Worth Living?"

70th Anniversary Commemorative Debate

BGS Drama Studio

11 March 2008, 7.30pm

BGS Senior Debating Society are hosting a special commemorative debate to mark the 70th anniversary of a similar debate held on the eve of WWII, in which conflict one of the speakers, Frank Gault, gave his life.
This is a special and poignant occasion for both the Society and BGS as a whole, and we will be welcoming guests from the Gault family circle.
All are invited to attend, with tickets available from the school office.

Alec Williams, celebrated storyteller, visits BGS

Alec Williams got a warm welcome from 60 Year 8 pupils on Thursday 28 February. He was visiting our library and used the opportunity to tell stories and read poems. Staff and pupils alike were soon in fits of giggles, especially when he intoduced us to a book called "Laugh Out Loud". His stories were fascinating, and I can't wait for him to return.
Stewart Jackson 8IW

Alec Williams started by introducing himself and telling a few jokes. He read from a large number of books, including " Excuses, Excuses" and my favourite "Two Frogs". The jokes were funny and the stories gripping. I especially liked the section of the book about boy soldiers which he read; I'll definately try to find and read that book myself. We presented him with a present so that he would remember his short time in Bangor. Everyone was talking about how good the afternoon was as we were walking down the corridor on the way back to class.
Greg Shevlin 8IW

Great Books, Great Movies!

Calling all Spiderwick Chronicle fans ... the movie is out on the 21st of this month. For those of you who aren't familiar with the series "The Spiderwick Chronicles," is a fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick.

Don't miss it, after all its release date is in the holidays.