AnonyMouse_8466 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 17. Which politician said, “The most important thing about education is appetite"? John Prescot, surely? Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 John Prescot, surely? Maz Naughty, naughty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 sent mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_7317 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks for a really interesting competition Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Just about to start comp and realised its nearly October!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 You still have a couple of days to submit your entry so don't worry! And occasionally people win who really don't think they stand a chance so even if you can't get them all have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8623 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Just added mine....hope I'm not too late. Great comp Beau thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Not too late! I haven't looked at marking them yet (that sounds very school teacherly!!) as I've been at work, so if anyone has a last minute entry get it to me in by this evening and you can be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi, Just checking Beau, did my entry arrive ok yesterday? Nicky Sussex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Yes, its in my inbox! Hoping to get all entries looked at and answers up over the weekend (I have to work tomorrow too unexpectedly so won't have time then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yes, its in my inbox! Hoping to get all entries looked at and answers up over the weekend (I have to work tomorrow too unexpectedly so won't have time then). Guess I am too late to enter this one then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 First 5 answers. 1. Alice Cooper released the single 'Schools Out' in 1972, but what is Alice Coopers real name? Vincent Damon Furnier 2. The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act in which year? Education Reform Act 1988 3. What are the names of the 2 boys bullied by ‘Flashman’ in a famous novel by Thomas Hughes? Tom Brown, Harry ‘Scud’ East 4. Edward Michael Grylls was appointed the youngest ever Chief Scout at the age of 35. What school did he attend and what is his nickname? Eton, Bear Grylls I'll accept Ludgrove School too, as a few people have put that one! 5. Lenny Henry starred in a BBC television drama about a school in special measures. What was the name of the drama? Hope and Glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Next lot of answers. 6. Which football referee is a house master at Harrow? David Elleray 7. Which film characters found love at Rydell High? Danny Zuko and Sandy Ollson 8. What are the four types of learning styles in Fleming's VARK model? Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinesthetic 9. What is Scotland’s new curriculum guidance called? Curriculum for Excellence 10. Which schools choir was used in Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall? Islington Green School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Next lot, one more to go. 11. To Sir, With Love is a 1959 autobiographical novel by written by which author? E. R. Braithwaite 12. Teacher Gordon Sumner became the lead singer of which top band and under what name? The Police, Sting 13. Which politician was nicknamed "the milk snatcher" after stopping free milk in schools? Margaret Thatcher 14. Shermer High School is a fictitious school which features in which three John Hughes films? The Breakfast Club, Weird Science and Ferris Bueller's Day Off Also Sixteen Candles apparently! 15. What type of school did actress Jennifer Aniston attend? Rudolf Steiner School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Last ones - results to follow at some point over the weekend! 16. John Alderton played a young teacher fresh out of training college in the situation comedy Please Sir! What was his characters name and what was the name of the school? Bernard Hedges, Fenn Street school 17. Which politician said, “The most important thing about education is appetite"? Winston Churchill 18. Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Where can it be found? Cambridge, Massachusetts 19. The rhyme ‘Mary had a Little Lamb’ is supposedly based upon a true story. What is the name of the little girl who took her pet lamb to school? Mary Sawyer 20. Which academic year were the first SATs introduced for 7 year olds? 1990/91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 owwwww so near yet so far (dohhhhhhhh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 It has to be said - this was a great comp! Also - I didn't realise you were such a swot!!!!! ( - love you really x) PS - will you sit my exam - pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 You are all getting much too good at these quizzes - the top three all got 19 questions right, and another one partly right! I am going to have to draw names out of a hat to get the winner so you'll have to bear with me as I'm off to have dinner now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 you'll have to bear with me as I'm off to have dinner now! Are you still eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Tut, tut - don't be so impatient!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Are you still eating? X Factor was calling - so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Right, thanks to everyone who entered our competition and bad luck to those of you who haven't won this month. I hope you'll try again next month! 1st place - Inge 2nd place - belle06 3rd place - NickySussex I'll be in touch with you to arrange your prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congratulations you three! I'm deeply impressed by your knowledge! Enjoy your pyizes! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 congratulations - well done - thanks Beau for a great comp again xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Well done!!! Did you all know Alice Cooper's real name? I did ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you so much, I can't believe I won 3rd prize. It makes up for being off school with an infection behind my knee again. First told it was cellulitus, now dr is not sure so hope to see someone at hospital asap so they can assess it. Yes I did know the real name!!!! Look forward to being in contact with Beau soon Nicky Sussex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3735 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 and I never expected that.... thank you for my prizes and to Beau for the comp. Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 and I never expected that.... No-one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19762 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats. ladies - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 I've sent the details to Sue so hopefully your prizes will be on the way very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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