rookfield Press Fantastic Footloose!

rookfield Press
Fantastic
Footloose!
Yet again the school has wowed audiences with their annual school production.
This time it was the turn of hit musical Footloose. The cast, musicians, technicians and all involved should feel very proud of what they produced; audiences
laughed, wept and applauded raucously!
Contents
P5. Year 12
German Work
Experience
Josh Holmes’ and Hannah Ganecki‘s performances highlighted the strained
relationship of Rev and Mrs Moore, still struggling to come to terms with their
son’s death. Their daughter Ariel (played by Francesca Fleming) rebels against
her parents and the strict rules of the town, stealing the show with numbers such
as ‘Holding out for a Hero’. Ben Whiteside and Dominic Stevenson made a
hilarious duo as Ren and Willard, two boys looking for love and the opportunity
to dance, which lightened the mood of a show that also deals with death and
abuse. There were also outstanding vocal performances by Connor Stanmore,
Lydia Palmer-Coole, Georgia Western, Sophie Shaw and Elyse Maxted-Norton.
P7. Entertainment
Reviews
It was a fantastic show and a great time was had by all. We look forward to next
year!
P2. “You know my
methods,
Watson” Feature
Article
P12. Sport
P13. Politics
P15. Recipes
P16. Ask Jolene
Left: Ben Whiteside and
Dominic Stevenson as
comedy duo, Ren and
Willard.
Far Left: Ben Whiteside
with Fran Francesca
Flemming provided the
show’s romance.
Below: The whole cast
celebrate in the show’s
finale
You know my methods, Watson
It’s been 128 years since Sherlock Holmes was first depicted by Arthur Conan
Doyle. Over 100 actors have all had a stab at playing the iconic role across
stage, screen, radio and even animation.
Consequently, if you were to ask someone who their most iconic Holmes actor is,
you would most likely get quite a variety of answers depending on who you asked.
The question is this then; how has Sherlock Holmes managed to stand the test of
time through the many facets of his portrayals?
Let’s start with the traditional Holmes. The first interpretations of the novel
stayed very close to the original source material. This has been the case up until
only very recently, and it does make sense. Why take Holmes out of the world that
he was created for?
In 2014, Jeremy Brett was voted ‘The Greatest
Sherlock Holmes’, beating all those who came
before him and those who have picked up the
pipe and deerstalker after him. Brett’s portrayal
of Holmes is probably his most notable work, he
was known for researching Doyle’s work to
influence his own, and took the time to learn and
imitate all of the quirks and mannerisms that
Holmes was described as having.
With apt Holmes-esque Victorian settings, Brett’s
version of Holmes was every inch a real life
immortalisation of how the character was written
on paper; with his loud, brash personality, quick
wit and sharp mind. He is calm, poised and takes
each new crime in his stride, having no trouble
exerting his extensive knowledge over those that
he interacts with.
However, in more recent years the portrayal of Holmes has seen a shift away from
the core value of the detective’s unique deductive reasoning. In order to appeal to
an audience where blockbuster action movies rake in the most profit for the box
office, Hollywood decided that maybe the usually conservative Holmes needed a
bit of an action hero upgrade.
To cater for this need, Warner Bro’s. produced a new brand of “Sherlockian” film,
starring Robert Downey Jr. as the sleuth. Downey’s depiction still carries some of
the most well-known qualities of Holmes, like his eccentricity and his creativity.
As well as this though, Downey brings another side to the character, one of masculinity and romanticism.
Any fan of the original stories will be able to agree that Holmes was in no way a
romantic character, despite how readers may have wanted his relationship with the
notorious Irene Adler to flourish. However, the two films in which Downey has
played Holmes include a kiss and flirting, which can’t really be interpreted as
anything other than romance.
This has not been the only difference to come
from trying to adapt the representation of
Holmes to appeal to more modern audiences.
Adding to the idea of Holmes becoming more
romanticised, the detective is also becoming
more of a “sex-symbol” for his viewers;
Downey’s version of Holmes has had several
shirtless scenes, including one where he is tied
to a bed covered only by a cushion to provide a
little modesty.
Likewise, in the BBC’s modern interpretation
‘Sherlock’, Benedict Cumberbatch’s
representation of the great detective sees him
shirtless several times and alludes to Holmes’
sexual experience – or lack of.
As well as this, Holmes’ sexual appeal is further amplified by Irene Adler’s
statement that “brainy is the new sexy”; something that would be unheard of for
the Victorian counterparts. In spite of this, Cumberbatch’s Holmes isn’t just used
to make being smart synonymous with being sexy. The BBC adaptation pulls the
detective from his usual setting of Victorian London right into the 21st Century and,
with an arsenal of technological aids, it’s easy to see how Holmes would indeed
thrive in the modern world of criminal investigation.
By bringing Holmes into a modern setting there is a whole new audience for the
detective to appeal to; younger viewers who may have been less interested in the
old-fashioned Victorian versions now have something more relatable. The use of
the internet and scenes in recognisable locations gives this reworking a whole new
angle for Holmes to be interpreted.
Nevertheless, though many areas of Holmes’ character have changed over the 128
years since his creation, the same vital components are still included to ensure that
he remains one of the most loved detective characters to ever be created since his
depiction in The Strand magazine.
Feature continued
As the character of Sherlock Holmes remains a favourite of many, it is likely that
we will continue to see different denominations of the detective for years to
come. Since being pulled into the current century, who knows, maybe a futuristic
Holmes could grace our screens sometime soon, or perhaps maybe even a Ms
Holmes? After all, in the words of the great detective himself; “What one man
can invent another can discover.”
‘Brainy is the new sexy’ –
Cumberbatch (left) and
Downey (right) making
Holmes about more than
pipes and deerstalkers
Shannon Ashley 13DJ
Bonus Feature
What teachers did before teaching...
Miss Atkinson, History
Greggs, a bar, Comet and a petrol station
Mr Schofield, Geography & Politics
Waiter, labourer and
outdoor instructor
Miss Metcalfe, English
Interailing around Europe, window making factory, web designer,
HMV, touring around Australia
Community
Year 12 German Work Experience
On 24th November, all of the year 12 German students flew to Frankfurt to
complete 2 weeks’ work experience in Darmstadt. We were each matched with a
student from a 10th grade class, which meant they were the age equivalent of
year 11s in the UK, but in their first year of sixth form. Staying with a family
meant that we experienced not only the German working life, but also their
daily routine and culture.
In our class of seven, two worked in cafes, two
worked in primary schools, one worked in a
solicitor’s office, one worked in a pharmacy
and I worked in a publishing office. Our
working hours were fairly flexible: six hours
was the standard working time per day,
however we tended to deviate from that. In
both the cafes and the primary schools, the day
started early, sometimes before eight o'clock,
but in recompense their days tended to end at
one o'clock in the afternoon. In contrast, I
started at either nine or ten o'clock and
finished at three or four o'clock, and that included at least a half an hour lunch
break.
My placement was one that had only recently become available to sixth form
exchange students. Bohm Nonnen Urhahn publishing office creates and maintains websites for other companies. For example, one customer from the
organisation Energiespar-Aktion required new resources to be uploaded onto
their website. Whilst I was there, I used the company’s home built program to
build my own website—a feat as I am not very technically advanced! The second
week I was there, I ventured upstairs into the graphic design office, where they
receive content to format into magazines, brochures, newspapers, calendars
and catalogues, amongst other things. It was really interesting to see the two
different sides of the company and I learnt a lot whilst I was there. My
colleagues were also really friendly. The two floors, the web and print offices
together, has a total of fourteen employees, all of whom were happy to chat and
help me if I didn’t know how to do something.
Getting around Darmstadt was much less challenging than I expected. Prior to
visiting Darmstadt for the first time, I had never been on a tram! However,
although I had to catch a bus and a tram to get to work, I very easily found my
way to and from my host family’s apartment and my office. My host family had
already bought a fortnight’s travel pass for me, so I didn’t need to worry about
purchasing tickets, and this was the same as for the rest of the English students
who required public transport to get to their placement.
Community
As most of our placements finished
in the early afternoon, we had
plenty of time for sightseeing and
socialising. Due to our visit taking
place in early December
everywhere had a very festive feel.
In Darmstadt centre there was a
Christmas market. One evening
central shopping was open until
11pm, with ice sculpting
demonstrations and fire juggling to
entertain shoppers. Going to the
Christmas markets was another opportunity to socialise, and as our German
hosts were also classmates, we all arranged to meet up. At the weekend, a large
group of us visited Frankfurt am Main for shopping and sightseeing, which was
a relief from the constant German speaking.
Personally, I found returning home the most difficult part of the experience! It
was a real shame to leave the friends I had made at work behind, and a few of
us were quite emotional to say goodbye to our host families. Now we can look
forward to our partners visiting us, here in Chesterfield, in the spring.
Bronty Layton 12GAT
Bonus Feature
What teachers did before teaching...
Mr Anderson, Psychology
Mr Dollimore, Science
Chef and a care-worker
Fruit and veg shop,
McDonalds, Eurocamp in
France and HSBC
Book Reviews
Starter For Ten by David Nicholls
"1985. First-year student and Kate Bush fan, Brian, falls for beautiful University Challenge queen, Alice Harbinson, in a brilliant comedy of love, class,
growing up and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom."
Lovers of Nicholl's best-selling novel “One Day” will not be
disappointed by this witty book. Brian Jackson narrates his
own tale, starting from the summer before first leaving
home, right the way through to the end of his first year at
University. His painfully cringe-worthy blunders throughout
the book are nothing short of hilariously embarrassing, and
it's impossible not to sympathize with such a heart-warming
character. The whole novel is filled with equally funny
characters, and highlights the difference between what you
learn in lessons and (what should be) natural common sense,
proving that nobody can truly be a know-it-all.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
“Few of us now have seen the stars as folk saw them then — our cities
and towns cast too much light into the night— but, from the village of
Wall, the stars were laid out like worlds or like ideas, uncountable as the
trees in a forest or the leaves on a tree”
More adult than it's family friendly film adaptation, Stardust brings the style
of traditional fairytales to older teenagers and adults —but
that doesn't mean it lacks magic. Stardust is a book
brimming with a sense of enchantment and mystery. From
witches, to sky pirates, to magical candles, to human
falling stars; the book creates a wholly original, fantastical
world. It is only a mere 248 pages, but Gaiman packs more
characters and adventure than would be thought possible,
and completely draws his readers into the magic of the land
of Faerie.
Holly Froggatt 13SM
Film Re
Testament of Youth
Based on Vera Brittain's best-selling memoir of the same name, Testament of Youth
follows 18 year old Vera (played by Alicia Vikander), a bright young woman eager
to begin her studies at Oxford University, as she falls in love for the first time with
her future fiancé Roland Leighton (played by Kit Harington). Her dreams for the
future are interrupted however, by the outbreak of World War I and the devastation and heart-break this brings.
The film has a refreshing twist
differentiating it from the more typical
war dramas. It traces emotional turmoil
of the women left behind; forced to say
goodbye to lovers, brothers and friends,
and left only with the burning desire to
do anything to help.
Vera’s strength of character in the film is
something to be admired- from defying
the expectations of women, to nursing on
the front line in France.
A heart-wrenching film with a stellar cast, Testament of Youth portrays love and
grief in a poignant and beautiful way.
Holly Froggatt 13SM
Bonus Feature
What teachers did before teaching...
Mr Ireland, History
Worked in a butchers, as pot washer in a pub, a bartender, a
labourer for a local gardening firm, and at a furniture factory
(collecting sofa frames from a wood workshop and taking them
to the production line). Also as an assistant youth worker, a
delivery man and for a fancy dress website writing (bad!) puns
eviews
Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6 is the first collaboration of the two biggest earning
movie franchises, Marvel and Disney. Based on an original
Marvel comic series, Disney have brought the characters to life
in an animated film that definitely appeals to all ages.
The film follows the story of the boy-genius prodigy, Hiro
Hamada, a group of scientists from the San Fransokyo Tech
University, and Baymax, a soft-technology robot.
As the movie progresses, Hiro uses his intricate knowledge of
complex robotics to equip himself and his friends with
superpowers and abilities that will help them take down an evil
masked villain intent on wreaking havoc across the city. Not
without its problems though, the team face difficulties
throughout and there are some seriously tear-jerking moments despite the comedy
and one-liners that fill the script. Audiences can expect to fall in love with the
characters in the movie, each has their own unique personality and it’s not hard to
find a relatable favourite out of Hiro, Baymax, Honey Lemon, Gogo, Wasabi and
Fred.
Overall, Big Hero 6 really is a great film, with a
fast-paced plot and likeable characters (and for
those Marvel film buffs out there, don’t forget to
wait through the credits for an extra treat after
the screen goes dark!)
Shannon Ashley 13DJ
Music
Marika Hackman
It’s good vibes all around as I step off the cold,
dark and generally miserable Nottingham
sidestreet and enter Rough Trade Records. The
place is the epitome of welcoming; a big, open
space filled with rack upon rack of CDs, 12”
vinyls and books that have the deep-thinking,
misunderstood, intellectual punk kid in mind.
The whole place, with its industrial feel, is not
typically homely, yet it’s warm and comforting,
an indie Atlantis: a little gem hidden away
beneath the bars and clubs that surround it. And
it’s just begging to be explored.
A chilled Jon Hopkins song plays over the
speakers as I flick through CDs by bands I’ve
never even heard of . It’s about half 7, and
really I’m just killing time. She doesn’t start her
set until 8.
‘She’, of course, is Marika Hackman, a 23 year
old singer songwriter from Bath, who I discovered quite by accident — and
completely fell in love with. With the recent release of her debut album ‘We Slept At
Last’, she’s growing ever popular, but she’s still low-key enough to play little gigs
like this, in coffee bars above record shops.
I go upstairs, into the moodlit bar, order a coffee as I observe my surroundings. It’s
quite small, with bench-like tables that are accessorised with little tealights. Band
posters plaster all four walls. Beyond this little haven is a tiny, low stage and
metres of empty space for the audience.
Marika herself is sat with her friends at a table just across from the bar, talking and
laughing. She has a sort of charismatic radiance to her - even if you hadn’t done
your research, you’d know that she was the person everyone was here to see.
Marika gets up, walks over to the stage, starts setting up her pedal board and mic
stand. It’s just her, her guitar and her cup of tea tonight. You can tell she’s a bit
nervous - this venue is so intimate, so casual, that her music will be the focus of
everyone’s attention; there’s nowhere to hide.
c Reviews
“Hello, I’m Marika Hackman, and this is a song off my new album. It’s called
Ophelia.” she says, keeping it simple; she later tells me that this is because she’s
‘not very good at people’.
She begins to play, her long fingers picking and the strings of her guitar with
delicate finesse. She begins to sing (‘She who walks alone in life; is she of sound
mind? / I am only as old as I've been told / Now I’m playing for time’), and my
breath catches in the back of my throat. Her tone is immaculate and her voice is
delicate and soft, yet it soars.
I don’t really breathe very effectively
for the next half hour. I’m far too
entranced by the liquid crystal
coming from her lips and gracing my
ears with its presence. Her entire set
is lovely; a half-and-half split of
songs from her album and older
ones. Marika’s not your typical singer
-songwriter; her songs are hauntingly
beautiful, and they’re less the typical
Taylor Swift heartache/revenge
ballad, but more about self-discovery
and fear and insomnia. Just before
playing a new song, Claude’s Girl, she
tells us how she essentially wrote it
as a lullaby for herself. ‘I had a lot of
trouble sleeping whilst writing this
album,’ she says, ‘and when I was
little my brother used to play The
Girl With The Flaxen Hair to me to
help me get to sleep. So that’s what I based Claude’s Girl on.’
She closes with Cinnamon, the first track from her 2013 EP, Sugar Blind, and all
is going well until she plays the wrong chord as she goes into the chorus - she
stops, says something along the lines of ‘Sorry! Sometimes I forget these
things... I don't really know my songs... I might have to start from the beginning,
I hope that's okay. I don't want to bore you.’
Bless her, I think, she could read out shopping lists and I wouldn’t get bored.
So she starts Cinnamon again, this time with all the right chords. At the strum of
the last note, she closes the show with a simple ‘thank you’ - a fantastically
humble way to finish off 30 minutes of pure musical magic.
Marika Hackman’s debut album ‘We Slept At Last’ is out now from Dirty Hit
Records.
Lilly Beards 9B
Sport
Concussion in Sport
In many contact sports - such as boxing, rugby and ice hockey - it is an
unavoidable truth that you are going to get hit in the head at some point (whether
intentional or accidental). This is something that happens tens of thousands of
times up and down the country every weekend; is there something that can be
done to reduce the severity and frequency of these head injuries?
The first thing to be noted is that a concussion is not to be taken lightly. It may
just seem like a slight knock at first, however it can lead to memory loss, brain
damage and even death in extreme circumstances.
Recent studies show that diseases such as dementia and CTE (formerly thought to
be confined to boxers) that were thought to be mostly genetic and degenerative,
increase in frequency within those that play contact sports. On the 29th January
2011 one schoolboy died. Having received three blows to the head in a rugby
match he collapsed and later died in hospital, aged 14. There are several more
such cases too.
Governing bodies are trying to clamp down on the number of serious head
injuries. First aid training is more in-depth with some coaches and club officials
(no matter what sport it is) required to attend specialist courses focussed on
dealing with possible concussion. The rules of sport at an amateur level are also
starting to accept the need for referees to stamp out the behaviour that could lead
to an incident. The IRB (International Rugby Bureau) has even launched a new
awareness campaign on the dangers head injuries pose.
Action is definitely being taken to make sports safer for everyone and reduce the
risk of severe head injuries. Have these sports considered it just “part of the
game” for too long or is it just a fact that we have to accept such risks when
partaking in contact sports?
Huw Stacey 12 HEC
Politics
Us youths, can we be trusted ‘to do’ politics?
Right, I’m going to put it to you now, something that you may have heard before
but never really believed…you are the next generation of David Camerons, Barack
Obamas and Banki Moons!
I’ll give you a few seconds to let that sink in. Are you scared yet? It almost seems
impossible.
In all honesty, the younger generation is given a far worse
reputation than deserved these days and I suppose no one
would blame you for taking that personally and becoming
exactly what it seems the sceptical older generation expect
you to be to fulfil their ambition of being eternally right. If
you take away one thing from this article, it would be that
they are not always right. Far from it.
With this in mind, let’s explore the very interesting creatures that are young
people…yes, that means you!
If we look at voter turnout rates over the past seventy years, we can see a dramatic
drop in attendance by eighteen to twenty four year olds. In fact, they have plummeted. In 2010, just 44% of you youngsters voted in the general election compared
with 65% of the population as a whole. It has been noted that, not in a single
European country, has the young turnout rate exceeded that of the older generation. In this, we can find some comfort that us Brits are certainly not alone! BUT…
how can you possibly expect to understand what the word ‘democracy’ means
when you don’t even partake in it? If you stop reading for a moment and listen
very carefully, you can hear the cries of despair retching from the mouths of all
the people through history that have fought for you to have the right to walk in to
a polling station, and put your paw print on a ballot paper that has the power to
sway the vote. There are many reasons for this blatant political apathy and quite
perversely, the book of blame for these occurrings can be passed right back …to
us.
Politics
The sad fact is that whilst politics and
young people operate in seemingly stark
contrast, the imaginative, fantastic and
fresh ideas that you have are going amiss.
Your thoughts on climate change, social
upheaval and the economy, fuelled by a
remarkable intelligence could influence the
epiphany these drab politicians need to
make real change that ripples throughout
all society. Your brilliant minds are needed
more than ever!
This is exactly what Andrew Rowe thought almost 20 years ago when he began his
vigorous work on creating a comprehensive UK Youth Parliament.
You all now have the mechanism to speak out about the things that bother you! If
you don’t think politics applies to you, change it. If you don’t think you are
represented, change it. If you’re sat at home on your backside wondering why all
of a sudden someone who you don’t know is telling you that you must pay £9000
a year to go to University, change it!
Yes, I know it is difficult. I apologise to anyone reading this under the age of 18
who sadly can’t vote but may still have some fascinating ideas. The policies on
voting age are being constantly debated, supported and criticised but while the
middle aged, white men are making that decision for you, please take stock of
your abilities – the young can do politics!
Personally, as a true advocate of the power and ability of the younger generation,
I am ecstatic to see that Parliament Week, run by the House of Commons, has
taken off and fulfilled its aims of connecting people with parliamentary
democracy including young people. Schools. Colleges. Local communities. If you
hear of any opportunities to take part...please, don’t hesitate!
Us ‘youths’ really can be trusted with in the mystical world of politics and
democracy, so let’s show the older generations exactly that!
Rebecca Hall 13DJ
Recipes
Em & Em’s Recipe of the Issue!
Gooey Nutella Filled Chocolate Chip
Cookies
Ingredients
300g Plain Flour
1 tsp baking soda
225g butter softened
100g granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Method:
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Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl, mix until you get a smooth
creamy consistency
Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat until they are well combined.
In a separate bowl add the flour and baking soda, mix until well incorporated
Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and fold them together.
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Add in the chocolate chips and mix them into the dough
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Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture into the palm of your hand,
scoop about a teaspoon of Nutella into the centre.
Gently fold the cookie dough up to cover and seal the Nutella.
Place the cookies onto a greased baking tray and place them into the oven
for around 12-14 minutes.
After they are cooked remove them from the oven and place onto a wire
cooling rack.
Serve and enjoy!
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Emma Rogers and Emily-Jo Hall 12 HEC
Ask Jolene
Hi everyone, Jolene here! Firstly thank you for all
your questions! Hopefully my advice has been
useful to you and you have tackled those tiresome teenage troubles. For those of you who will
not be here for our summer issue, good luck in
your exams!
All the best, your friendly Jolene.
Dear Jolene,
I am a year eleven student and I am forever in a state of
worry about my up and coming exams. I am almost destined
for failure! If these exams do not turn out right my life will be
over! I also find it hard to revise so I will be walking into my
exams not knowing anything. Please can you give me some
advice on how to go through this stressful time of my life?
Dear Friend,
First of all - calm down! Exams will put stress on you no
matter who you are; it’s the way in which we deal with this
stress, that leads you to the path of successes. Therefore my
best advice is to almost forget about the exams and
concentrate on doing well in class. By doing this not only will
you be putting exam stress to the back of your mind, you
will also be improving or maintaining your level of
knowledge and skill needed for the exams. As for revision, I
suggest you devise a revision timetable that allows for
steady revision but also for some free time to give your
brain a rest and yourself some relaxation. Good luck with
these exams, I am sure you’ll do great!
Your friendly Jolene
Dear Jolene,
I am currently in my last year of school and I won’t be staying on
for sixth form in September. However, the majority of my friends
are. I’m scared that I might lose contact with everyone from
school and not have enough friends at college to go out with.
What can I do to stop this happening Jolene?
Dear Friend,
There will be many people in your year feeling the same way.
The best thing to help you cope with this daunting move is to
remember that people who are worth keeping as friends will
stay in touch with you. It is sad, but true to say that the people
who don’t, were not good friends in the first place. If you feel
as though none of your old friends are making the effort and
you’re desperate to see them, try arranging a get together and
from then on more events like this will follow. Trust me, I’ve
been through this! As for not making friends at college, it is
natural to think this, but you must not let this put you off the
thought of starting a new chapter of your life at college. You’re
doing the right thing by not conforming to your friendship
group’s sixth form studies, even though you’re the only one
leaving Brookfield. This shows courage because you are doing
what you want to do, not your friends. There will be many people
at college in the same situation as you can be certain that you’ll
make friends.
Good luck for the future!
Your friendly Jolene
Dear Jolene,
I’m feeling really upset because my parents have just split up.
I do not know what’s going to happen to me now my parents
are getting a divorce and I am worried I won’t get to see my
dad often because I am going to live with my mum all the
time.
Dear Friend,
I am really upset to hear about the separation of your
parents. Divorce is becoming increasingly common so you
are not on your own in this situation as a child of a divorced
couple. It is important to remember that both your mum and
dad will still love you no matter what, including how often
you see them. Sometimes your parents might have other
commitments, like work, but I am sure they will make the
time to see you. Just remember to always be kind to your
parents at this sensitive time because they might be just as
upset about it as you are.
Love, Jolene
Dear Jolene,
I went out with a couple of mates the other night to the park and
when I was there a friend of a friend brought a packet of cigarettes and a lighter with him. He then offered everyone a fag and
everyone accepted. While I was smoking, I felt really cool and I
found puffing the smoke out of my mouth to be well sick. But I
am worried I might become addicted to smoking if I go out again
and this guy brings fags. What is the best way to get out of this
situation?
Dear Friend,
I’m sure I don’t need to explain the dangers of smoking to you
as they are well known nowadays. Smoking can make you feel
good but can moreover make oneself extremely ill in the long
term. It does feel amazing to look cool but smoking is not the
only way you can do this, try dressing with swagger and you’ll
be the coolest in town! The best way to reject cigarettes is to
simply say no. If they do not respect your decision to not want
to smoke then they’re clearly not good mates. If this is the case,
just walk away and remember that you’re doing the right thing.
Your friendly Jolene
Please remember to keep
posting your questions to
the box in the nurse’s office!