Stone v Elsworth Top Class

On Top Class today... Catherine...

..Ellie...

..Sam...

..and James,

playing for Stone Church of England Combined School

from Buckinghamshire.

And competing against them are...

Carter...

..Emily...

..Will...

..and Lily,

playing for Elworth Church of England School from Cheshire.

But who will be Top Class?

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Hello, and welcome to Top Class,

the search for the UK's smartest school.

Let's meet our teams.

First up we have Stone Church of England Combined School

from Buckinghamshire.

In their school, each class attends a Forest School

where they learn skills like orienteering.

They are also strong on sport,

and the school football team only lost one game

in the whole of the last season.

-Ellie, welcome. Are you sporty?

-Yes.

-What do you play?

-Netball.

-What position do you play in netball?

-Shooter.

-You're quite tall, aren't you, Ellie?

-Yes.

What subject do you not want to come up on Top Class, Ellie?

-French.

-Oh, do you not like that?

-No.

-Sam. Captain of Stone.

What's your favourite subject at school?

I like all of them, really, except for French.

Except for French, like Ellie.

French is not popular with Stone.

Now you're sitting next to somebody...

..who looks quite like you.

Are you related to James?

I don't feel like it.

James, are you related to Sam?

-Yes, I am.

-You are in fact twins.

-Yes.

-Do you play a lot of sports?

Yeah, my favourite sport is football.

Is that something you'd like to do when you leave school?

-Yeah.

-Yeah, me too. Maybe one day.

Welcome, Stone Church of England Combined School

from Buckinghamshire. Give them a round of applause, everyone.

CHEERING

And playing them are Elworth Church of England Primary School

from Cheshire. Their school have their 50-year anniversary this year.

They also partner a school in Rwanda

that they hope to visit next January.

So far, they've raised £2,500 towards vaccinations

for the pupils there.

Lily, welcome to Top Class. How are you?

-Good.

-I think we've actually got a little bit of a photograph

of you here, Lily.

Is that like zip wiring or something like that that you're doing there?

You had to climb up it and then you zip wire down it.

What do you want to do when you leave school, Lily, do you know?

-A lawyer.

-A lawyer.

-I used to be a lawyer. Did you know that, Lily?

-No.

I did corporate law for seven years.

Look at me now. My mother's delighted.

It's a good profession, Lily, you should do it.

-Tell me, Will, what's your favourite subject at school?

-PE.

-PE.

Least favourite?

-Probably Science.

-Emily, you're the captain of Elworth.

Any tactics for how your team are going to play?

A magician never reveals their secrets.

That is an incredible answer, Emily.

Any idea what you want to do when you leave school, Emily?

Probably be a famous clarinettist.

I think that's great. I'll look out for you.

In about ten years' time, and I'll go, "I met Emily."

-Good luck today. Carter, welcome.

-Thank you.

What is your favourite subject at school, Carter?

-ICT.

-Now we've had a lot of different professions

people want to be when they leave school.

Do you have any idea, Carter?

Well, I love my computers and all that

and all my games, so something to do with that, really.

Maybe a games designer or something like that?

-Yeah.

-That would be incredible.

Welcome, Elworth Church of England Primary School from Cheshire.

Give them a huge round of applause, everyone.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Lovely teams.

Let's kick straight off with a lightning round.

In this round, you'll each be given a word search.

Stone, you're up first.

You're looking for clothes.

There are eight in total. Here is your puzzle.

Your 45 seconds starts now.

-James.

-Trainers.

Trainers, are they there?

Well spotted.

Ellie.

-Jacket.

-Jacket, is there a jacket?

Yes.

Catherine.

-Jumper.

-Jumper, yes.

They can be backwards,

forwards, diagonally.

Catherine.

-Dress.

-Dress.

Yes, it's there.

Ellie.

-Jeans.

-Jeans, have we got jeans?

We have, well spotted, backwards.

Ten seconds.

Sam.

-Shorts.

-Shorts, are there shorts there?

There are.

And you're out of time,

but well done, you got six points in that round,

Stone, brilliantly done.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Let's have a look at the ones you missed.

You've got cap

just there on the diagonal,

and skirt.

Well done, though, six points.

Now, Elworth, it's your turn to play word search.

You're looking for types of vegetables.

There are eight in total.

Here is your puzzle.

Your 45 seconds starts now.

-Carter.

-Broccoli.

Is broccoli there? Well spotted.

Now look forwards and backwards.

No conferring in this round.

Will?

Kale.

Is kale there? No.

Potato.

Potato, is potato there? It is.

Well done, Lily.

Ten seconds.

Emily.

-Carrot.

-Carrot.

Is carrot there? Yes.

Five seconds.

Well done, Elworth.

At the end of that round, you got three points.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Let's see the ones you missed there.

Celery.

Leek.

Onion.

Pea.

Just at the bottom, backwards there.

Finally, spinach,

which is just down the side.

But well done, teams, you've all got some points on the board.

Give them both a round of applause, well done.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

OK, teams, from now on,

throughout the game, you'll get a chance to control each subject.

Here is your first control question.

The subject is...

The Oresund Bridge and tunnel links Sweden

and which other northern European country?

-Sam.

-Is it Norway?

It is not Norway. I can offer it across.

-Lily.

-Is it Denmark?

-It is Denmark.

Well done, Elworth, you've got control of the game.

Here are the rest of your questions on the subject of World Countries.

Top Class traveller Jess is often on holidays.

The countries she visits will be highlighted on the map.

Jess's first stop is a country whose men's team

has won the Fifa World Cup twice.

Which country is this?

-ALL:

-Argentina.

Is it Argentina?

Is it Argentina, is that right?

It is, well done.

Her next stop is this island nation,

famous for its lemurs.

What is its name?

-Australia?

-It's not, that's not Australia.

Australia is pretty big.

-Go New Zealand.

-Is it New Zealand?

New Zealand, is it New Zealand?

No, it is Madagascar.

Her third stop is this country.

Known for its sheep farming.

What's its name?

-I have no idea.

-Is that New Zealand?

-New Zealand.

-Austria.

-Do whatever you think.

-Emily.

Is it Austria?

-New Zealand.

-Told you!

Final question.

She ends her trip here on the island of Hokkaido.

In which country is she now?

I don't know.

-Say Russia.

-Is it Russia?

Japan was the right answer.

But well done, at the end of that round you got yourself two points.

Well done, Elworth.

I can tell you at the end of that round, it is incredibly close.

Elworth have five points, Stone have six points.

Give them both a round of applause.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

The next subject is...

Here's your control question.

Using a normal six-sided dice,

what is the probability of throwing a 1, 2 or a 3

in a single roll?

Sam.

-Half.

-Correct answer, Sam, well done.

You have control of the game.

Well done, quick off the buzzer there.

Here are the rest of your questions on the subject of multiples.

Which one of these numbers is a multiple of three?

-75.

-75.

-Yeah, yeah.

-Sam?

We think the answer is 75.

It is, well done.

3 x 25 = 75

Which one of these numbers is a multiple of nine?

108?

Yes.

We think the answer is 108.

108, is that the right answer?

It is, well done, Stone.

9 x 12 = 108

Which one of these numbers is a multiple of seven?

We think the answer is 63.

63, is that right answer?

You're right - 7 x 9 = 63.

Finally, which one of these numbers is a multiple of four?

Goes into 100, take one off, 96.

We think the answer is 96.

That's right - 4 x 24 = 96.

Well done, Stone. Five points in that round, brilliantly done.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Now let's have a look at the scores at the end of that round -

it's still pretty close.

Elworth have 5, Stone have 11 points.

Give them a round of applause.

There's another chance to get control of the game now.

The next subject is...

Here's your control question.

Sumatran, Siberian and Bengal are all types

of which species of animal?

Catherine.

Is it the tiger?

It is the tiger. Well done, Stone, you have control of the game.

Here are the rest of your questions on the subject of the human body.

Firstly, which organ removes waste materials and excess water

from the blood?

The liver?

No, it's the kidneys.

Second question. Which organ pumps blood around the body?

-Heart.

-The heart?

Yes, it is the heart, well done.

Which organ contains the frontal lobe?

Frontal lobe?

Go with the intestines.

We're going to go with the small intestines.

Is that right?

No, it's the brain. Final question.

In which organ does oxygen pass into the blood?

-Lungs.

-Is it the lungs?

It is. Well done, Stone.

At the end of that round, you got yourself three points, Stone,

brilliantly done.

Let's see how that round has affected the scores.

It's still pretty close.

Elworth have 5 points, Stone have 14 points, well done.

Well, next up it is my favourite round of all time.

Because here on Top Class,

it's time to Test The Teacher, everybody.

Oh, yes.

Stone, who have you brought with you and why, Sam?

Well, we brought our class teacher Miss Anderson

because we think she'll be really good at young culture,

because she's not old, and she's really nice as well.

James, how do you think Miss Anderson's going to do for you?

Well, when we were practising she did get quite a lot,

so I think she's going to do very well.

Ellie, do you think she's going to do OK?

I think she's going to do very well.

Catherine, how do you think Miss Anderson's going to do?

I think she'll do very well.

There's a lot of confidence with Stone. Let's find out how she does.

It's time to Test The Teacher. Bring in Miss Anderson!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Miss Anderson, welcome.

-Thank you.

-There is a lot of confidence over there.

There is. I hope I can live up to it.

Sam thinks you'll be good because you're really not that old.

-Yes, I've heard!

-That must be nice to know.

-It is a bit of a compliment, yes.

-Yes!

Have you been doing any revision for this round?

A little bit, listening to the radio quite a lot.

-Right.

-And they've been quizzing me.

-Well, Miss Anderson, best of luck.

-Thank you.

-You're going to have 60 seconds on the clock

to answer as many questions as you can.

Start the clock.

How many members are in the group Little Mix?

-Four.

-Correct.

The online acronym NBD

usually stands for "No big" what?

-Deal.

-Correct.

Who's singing here?

# We don't talk any more... #

-Pass.

-Charlie Puth.

Shirley Ballas is the new head judge

on which BBC entertainment show?

-Strictly Come Dancing.

-Correct.

This is the lead singer of which band?

-Pass.

-Bastille.

Musical.ly stars Lisa and Lena

are from which country?

-Pass.

-Germany.

Which former WWE wrestler voiced the character

of Maui in the Disney film Moana?

-The Rock.

-Correct.

In video games what short word beginning with B

is used to describe an extra strong

end-of-level enemy?

Um, baddie. Boss. Sorry.

Oh, I have to accept your first answer, it was boss.

In the television series Doctor Who,

Davros is the creator of which extraterrestrial race?

-The Daleks?

-Correct.

Which female solo artist released the 2017 song

It Ain't Me alongside DJ Kygo?

-Pass.

-It's Selena Gomez.

Oh, my goodness.

Miss Anderson, you scored five points for your team!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Can I tell you, Ms Anderson, in the history of Top Class,

that is one of the top scores we have ever had from a teacher.

-Yes!

-Are you pleased?

-I am. Very pleased.

I think you did absolutely brilliantly, Miss Anderson.

-Thank you.

-Five points for your team, but for now,

you are dismissed. Well done, Miss Anderson.

What do you think of your teacher, Catherine?

-She's quite good.

-Sam, are you proud of her?

-Yes.

-Were you surprised how much she knew?

-Not really.

-Gosh, such confidence.

-James?

-She definitely exceeded expectations.

She exceeded expectations! That's all you can ask for in a teacher -

that they exceed expectations.

OK, Elworth, who have you brought with you and why, Emily?

We've brought Mrs Holmes,

because she's already been on TV

so she knows how to deal when she is under pressure.

What's she been on on television?

Um, she's been on Blue Peter,

playing the cornet in the Salvation Army band.

She's a television star.

Will, how do you think she's going to do?

-I think she's going to do all right.

-Yeah?

-Been revising a lot with her.

Have you been helping her, Lily?

Yeah, we made a PowerPoint for her

and she got, like, quite a few of them right.

Carter, how do you think she's going to do?

I think she's going to do really well.

Elworth, it's time to Test The Teacher. Bring in Mrs Holmes!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

-Mrs Holmes, welcome.

-Thank you.

How are you feeling about this round?

-Extremely nervous.

-Extremely nervous?

Well, look, they made you a PowerPoint presentation.

-They did indeed, yes.

-If nothing else, that's impressive,

that they can do PowerPoint presentations.

-Have you been revising?

-Yes, a bit with the children.

My two daughters have been helping me out a bit, as well.

Any particular areas you're nervous about?

-Every area.

-Every area.

Well, listen, Mrs Holmes, I have absolute faith in you.

-Thank you.

-60 seconds on the clock.

Start the clock.

In video games the abbreviation DLC

is short for which two words?

-Pass.

-Downloadable content.

The slang word "bae" is commonly said to be short

for before what?

-I don't know, pass.

-Anyone else.

Who's singing this song?

# I knew I loved you then... #

-Ed Sheeran.

-No, it's James Arthur.

Which CBBC show features characters called Jana and Rhydian?

-Pass.

-Wolfblood.

Name this CBeebies character.

-Um, Hacker.

-No, it's Dodge!

Ray-Ban aviators are a style

of which type of accessory?

-Ray-Ban, sunglasses.

-Correct.

Which famous skateboarder is nicknamed the Birdman?

-Pass.

-Tony Hawk.

Who's the main presenter

of the ITV game show Big Heads?

-Um, pass.

-Jason Manford.

What's the title of the final book

in the Hunger Games trilogy?

-Pass.

-Mockingjay.

Sackboy is the main character

in which video game series?

-Pass.

-Little Big Planet.

Heloise Letissier is better known

by the stage name Christine and the what?

-Pass.

-Queens!

Mrs Holmes, you did well, you got one point for your team.

Well done, Mrs Holmes.

I revised all the other type, but not those ones!

No! Listen, I think you did brilliantly, Mrs Holmes.

You got one point for your team,

but, for now, you are dismissed. Well done.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Now, Lily, how do you think your teacher did there?

-She tried her best, didn't she?

-Yeah.

There's just a few holes in her knowledge

when it comes to music, acronyms, sports...

-Well, lots of things, really.

-Yes.

You're still proud of your teacher though, Emily?

-A bit.

-A bit. Carter?

Yeah, I'm still proud of her.

She did her best and that's all we can ask for.

After that round, let's look at the scores.

Elworth have 6 points. Just ahead of them, Stone have 19 points.

Give them both a round of applause. CHEERING

OK, teams, you're back in the spotlight now.

It's time for...

Elworth, you're going first.

Emily, what have you chosen as your pet subject?

We have chosen Famous British Landmarks.

30 seconds on the clock.

Start the clock. The British landmark

standing at 20 metres tall near Gateshead

is called the Angel of the what?

Lily?

-North.

-Correct.

The visitor attraction featuring giant domes

located in Cornwall is the Eden what?

Carter?

-Project.

-Correct.

In which country of the UK

is the Royal Yacht Britannia

permanently berthed?

Which country of the UK?

Will?

-Pass.

-It's Scotland.

Which square in London is home to Nelson's Column?

Lily?

-Pass.

-It's Trafalgar. Which English seaside town

is home to the Royal Pavilion

and the Palace Pier? Will?

Brighton.

It's the correct answer, well done!

You got three points in that round, Elworth.

CHEERING Brilliant.

Well done, Elworth. Now, Stone, which subject have you chosen?

We've chosen Manchester United.

30 seconds on the clock.

Start the clock.

Complete this popular nickname

for Manchester United - The Red...

James?

-Devils.

-Correct.

Who has been the longest-serving manager

of Manchester United? James?

-Alex Ferguson.

-Correct.

Which player has made the most appearances ever

for the team in competitive matches?

James?

-Ryan Giggs.

-Correct.

How many times have the team won the FA Cup?

James?

-12.

-Correct.

Which player has scored the most goals ever

for Man United? James?

-Wayne Rooney.

-Correct.

Which team did Man United beat in the final

to win the 2008 UEFA Champions League? Sam?

-Chelsea.

-Correct answer!

Well done! You got six points at the end of that, Stone.

CHEERING

I can tell you, at the end of that round, Elworth have 9 points,

Stone have 25 points.

Give them a round of applause!

OK, teams, it's back to business.

The next subject is...

Oh, it's a mystery round!

-AUDIENCE:

-Oooh!

Today, it's about musicals.

Here's your control question.

Which musical film of 2016 includes the songs Trust In Me

and The Bear Necessities?

-Sam?

-Is it The Jungle book?

It is The Jungle book.

Well done, Stone, you've got control of the game.

Here are the rest of your questions on the subject of musicals.

Firstly, which musical includes this song?

# A whole new world

# A dazzling place I never knew... #

We think that that song is from the musical Aladdin.

That's the correct answer.

Secondly, which musical includes this song?

# Like Romeo and Juliet

# Twas written in the stars... #

Matilda?

Yeah. Matilda.

We think that this song is from the musical Matilda.

I'm still dancing, Sam, I'm still dancing.

Matilda? Correct answer. Well done.

Thirdly, which musical includes this song?

# And if you wanna be the teacher's pet

# Baby, you just better forget... #

-School Of Rock.

-School Of Rock?

-School Of Rock.

We think that this song is from the musical School Of Rock.

School Of Rock? Correct answer. Well done.

Finally, which musical based on a Disney film includes this song?

# I'm gonna be a mighty king

# So enemies beware... #

-The Lion King.

-The Lion King?

We think that this song is from the musical The Lion King.

Correct answer, Sam. Well done. Five points for Stone there.

Well done.

CHEERING

The key is to get control of the game.

Here is your next subject.

Here is your control question.

What is the prefix in the word supermarket?

-Lily?

-Super.

Super? Super duper, Lily, it's the correct answer.

You've got control of the game. Well done.

Here are the rest of your questions on the subject of spelling.

Firstly, spell the name of this animal.

G-I-R-A-F-F-E.

-Emily.

-G-I-R-A-F-F-E.

Correct answer. Well done, Elworth.

Here's your next question.

Spell the name of this animal.

ROARING

L-E-O-P-A-R-D.

-O-R-D.

-A-R-D!

OK, Emily.

Is it L-E-O-P-A-R-D?

It is. Well done. Third question.

Spell the name of the animal in this picture.

Emily?

Is it...

R-H-I-N-O-C-E-R-U-S?

No! It's an O at the end!

You were so close, Emily.

Finally, spell the name of this animal.

It's Leox.

-Yeah!

-Leox? What on Earth is a Leox?

-Emily.

-Is it L-E-O...?

No. That is a lynx cat, but well done, Elworth.

At the end of that round, you got yourself three points.

Well done, Elworth!

CHEERING

And I can tell you, at the end of that round,

the scores are currently - Elworth have 12 points,

Stone have 30 points.

Give them both a round of applause. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

OK, teams, this is it.

It is the last chance to bag some points. It's the...

90 seconds on the clock for both teams

to answer as many questions as you can. Start the clock.

The Isle of Anglesey

belongs to which country of the UK?

James?

-Wales.

-Correct.

The hippopotamus is native to which continent?

James?

-Africa.

-Correct.

Which percussion instrument shares its name

with a three-sided shape?

Catherine?

-Triangle.

-Correct.

Which sport does Chris Froome

compete in professionally?

Sam?

-Is it golf?

-No, it's cycling.

Which word beginning with N

is the name given to the number

above the line in a fraction? Ellie?

-Numerator.

-Correct.

In the TV show Holby City,

it's set in which type of building?

Ellie?

-Hospital.

-Correct.

Which major world religion beginning with B

was founded in India?

Sam?

-Is it Buddha?

-Er, it's Buddhism.

I can accept that.

What is the name of the forgetful cat

in the title of a book by Judith Kerr?

Catherine?

-Mog.

-Mog is correct.

Beginning with the letter H,

what is the name of the Queen's

official residence in Scotland?

James?

-Pass.

-It's Holyrood.

In ancient Egypt, who was the god of the dead?

Catherine?

I need an answer.

-Osiris.

-No, that's not right.

It was Anubis.

What is the name of the capital city of Mexico?

James?

-Mexico City.

-Correct.

Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden

appear on which BBC business reality show?

No? Sam?

-Pass.

-It's Dragons' Den.

How many centimetres are there in five metres?

James?

-500.

-Is the correct answer.

Well done. Well done to both teams.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

That was really exciting.

You've all done incredibly well,

but the winners today, with 39 points, are Stone.

Give them a round of applause. CHEERING

Bad luck, Elworth.

You put up a good fight, but you're going to be going home.

Give them a huge round of applause, though.

Elworth, they were wonderful.

Stone, you are going to be back for the quarterfinals.

You're one step closer to being Top Class.

-How does it feel, Catherine? Are you happy?

-Yes.

-Ellie?

-Extremely happy.

-Sam?

-Over the moon.

-James?

-Yeah, very happy.

Well done. I'll see you in the quarterfinals,

and I'll see you next time.

Goodbye, everyone. See you soon.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

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