The Challenge Cup – Valley View Vipers
Jess T, Writer
May 17, 2012
It’s the afternoon of Monday the 2nd of April. The Valley View Vipers are anxiously a waiting their opportunity to compete in the semi finals of the Challenge Cup. In Round 1 the Vipers defeated the Bluehawks in a fierce contest, but round 2 proved to be the true test, as we faced the Outlaws, the... Read more »
App Review – Jetpack Joyride
Kyle W, Writer
May 16, 2012
Jetpack Joyride- Halfbrick Studios From the creators of the Fruit Ninja series. Free Ages 9+ Infrequent/Mild Cartoon Violence 19.3MB Game play- The Aim of the game is to grab your jetpack and fly as long as you can while dodging missiles and strategically placed zappers. Vehicles are available to players... Read more »
Death to Dubstep
Peri Z, Writer
May 16, 2012
Why is it that no one seems to listen to music anymore? Why do people think that computer generated sounds are classified as a genre of music or even music for that matter, what ever happened to what is actually real music? The only people who listen to jazz anymore are those who actually have an interest... Read more »
Kony 2012
May 16, 2012
Dear Editor, A few weeks ago a documentary called “Kony 2012” was realised on the internet, this video went viral meaning it is shared all over social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Within the first week it had 70 million views on Youtube alone. I write to you because I encourage readers to... Read more »
How can we afford it?
Dana S, Writer
May 16, 2012
Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that the prices of everything from food to bills to movie tickets have risen dramatically over the past few years. The prices of many things before these increases were already quite expensive and now the prices of some things are getting to a ridiculous level. Already... Read more »
Year 10 Band Performance
Brodie M, Writer
April 16, 2012
On Thursday the 29th of March 2012, the year 10 band performed at the whole school assembly. It was the first time they had performed on stage and they were all very nervous but excited at the same time. They had 11 members playing in the band who peformed at different times. There were three guitarists:... Read more »
Adele – 21
Dana S, Writer
March 28, 2012
Artist – Adele Album – 21 Genre – Pop, Soul, R&B, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock Album Length – 48:12 Tracks – 11 – Rolling in the Deep, Rumour Has It, Turning Tables, Don’t You Remember, Set Fire to the Rain, He Won’t Go, Take It All, I’ll Be Waiting, One and Only, Lovesong, Someone... Read more »
Year 10 Music class of 2012
Kyle W, Writer
March 28, 2012
The class of 2012 year 10 Music is a talented group of performers. Run by Mr Gorrie, the students combine their talents on various instruments to put together covers based on other bands. Most of the group have participated in the school’s Music program since year eight and have played songs together... Read more »
The High Cost of Printing
March 23, 2012
At Valley View Secondary School, students must pay to print their work. There is one printer which is located in the library and is the main printer for students. Around the school there is another three printers, they are less used but are still good when needed. The cost for colour is 15¢ and for... Read more »
Majority of Sites on School Internet BLOCKED!
Nghi C, Sub Editor
March 23, 2012
At Valley View Secondary School, all students have access to the Internet for educational purposes. Students usually use the Internet to do class work that their teachers have set or for individual research in order to complete assignments. The school Internet was very efficient until late 2011, when... Read more »