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Message from the Principal
Despite the mixed publicity, it is good to see that so many of our students have taken action to lock their bicycle up.
This has led to a conviction and sentencing of a serial thief. We have also closed the main gates as a further deterrent. However, there are still a number of students without appropriate lighting or helmets.
Bryan Erwin HPV vaccinations for girls in Year 8 & 9
Year 8 girls HPV vaccinations take place on Monday 4th March. Please use this link to give consent https://immunisation.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/HPV?id=ea11296e-86d8-... We cannot give the vaccine on this day if consent is not completed by 27th February. Helen Day Page to Stage
Over the past two weeks the Eastern Angles Theatre company has been working with our Year 10 Drama students to create scripts for a devised performance. This took place at the Undercroft in Serpentine Green on Friday 25th January at 7.30pm. Their scripts were performed by professional actors from the theatre company and our students had the opportunity to work with the actors, take part in rehearsals and watch the finished performance. It was hugely rewarding to see our students scripts brought to life and for them to see a piece of their work performed on the professional stage. A huge thank you to Scott, the artistic director from the Eastern Angles and the three actors involved in this project and to out Year 10 drama students for their maturity, creativity and engagement during the workshops. Thank you to all students and parents who attended. The response from the audience and feedback we received was very positive- keep up the hard work Year 10!
 Mr A Billitt GCSE Business studies revision
All revision sessions will take place on Friday afternoons, from 3.30pm to no later than 5.00pm, in 4U08. Chocolate treats will be provided! Sessions will be delivered by Mr Abbott and will be tailored to the new GCSE content. An additional drop in session is offered by Mrs Bates during Monday, Break 2 (1.35 to 2.05pm). These sessions are optional (for most students) and are in addition to the revision that you will be doing in lessons. However, it is strongly advised that you attend the sessions which cover any topics that you find difficult or confusing. Remember that you should also be using your CGP revision guide (available at a discounted price from the Business Faculty), class notes from both Year 10 and 11, relevant websites and online resources, the school electronic resources area and any other revision materials that you will be given in lessons.
Additional revision sessions We will also run a Super Saturday on the 1 June at the end of the May half term (9am – 12pm) offering last minute support for Paper 2 and the opportunity for some 1:1 tuition to help you with any final topics you do not understand Examination Dates
Friday 24 May 2019 (am) 1hr 45 mins (90 marks)
Tuesday 4 June 2019 (pm) 1hr 45 mins (90 marks)
Please make the most of the support that is being provided to you. With hard work and revision, there is no reason why all of you cannot achieve your target grades! Every single student who attended 80% of revision sessions over the past 5 years has gone on to achieve an A*- C and our A*/A candidates have attended the majority of my after-school classes. The message is simple- HIGH QUALITY REVISION WORKS! Good luck! For a full list of Topics in each revision session, please see the full article here:-
Mr K Abbott Year 9 Curriculum Pathways Process 2018-19
Year 9 is a very important time as the following 3 years of the curriculum will lead to a range of qualifications at the end of Year 11. These GCSE qualifications will enable students to progress on to further courses in our Sixth Form or College Courses. It is vital that correct choices are made. Our aim is to ensure that all students are on GCSE courses that:-
Important Date in the Process:
We wish all our Year 9 students a productive time in researching and choosing their Pathways to Success. Mrs H Boughton English trip to Macbeth
Going to see a live Shakespeare play is not every student’s cup of tea. However, any Shakespeare expert will tell you that seeing a live performance is the best possible way of getting to grips with a play, especially if you’re studying it for GCSE exams. We won’t mention standing at the wrong bus stop for half an hour!
 Mr K Billson Year 11 English Revision
As you may be aware, your child will soon be undertaking four Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs) in English Language and English Literature. These examinations are very important at this stage in their GCSE course; your child’s results will inform us how we can best support them in reaching their full potential for the upcoming summer exams (which will begin 15th May 2019). In order to support your child and their progress, the English department are continuing to offer weekly revision sessions between February and April, focussing on a range of skills to improve performance. We would welcome your support in encouraging your child to attend one of the following open revision sessions on a weekly basis
Additionally, in order to support students who are targeted a Level 8/9 there will be an additional revision class available by invitation only (please see Mrs Willoughby for details). We hope you will support us in encouraging them to attend. Mrs C Willoughby Student of the Month: January
Each month each Faculty and Departments around the school nominate one student for student of the month. This can be for a student who has particularly achieved well, been helpful, made fantastic progress, impeccable manners, shown a high effort level.
 Well done to the following students. Excellence House:
SUCCESS HOUSE:
ASPIRE HOUSE:
INTEGRITY HOUSE:
Mrs J Purdy Volunteer Police Cadets
The Peterborough Volunteer Police Cadets are recruiting If you are a student from year 8 upwards, that would be interested in applying to become a Volunteer Police Cadet, please go to the following website, www.cambs.police.uk/apply/jobs/Cadets. Here, you will be able to access relevant information on the role, responsibilities and benefits of becoming a Police Cadet, along with details of how to apply. Vanessa Skinner Year 11 Science Revision Work
You may have noticed over the last few weeks that Mr Mantell has set work for everyone in Y11 to complete. He is setting work on a regular basis to aid Y11s with their revision. On-going revision is important as it is proven to be the best way to retain the information you need to succeed in your exams. The work is detailed on Connect, with the log in and password you need to access the work. If you have any problems with this please see your Science teacher. Please do this to the best of your ability and repeat tasks as necessary. Mrs K Young Young Enterprise Update
We have a long and proud tradition of running the Young Enterprise programme within our Business Faculty. Over the past decade our teams have regularly swept away the local competition, with four of our past five teams being named Peterborough Champions and last’s year team, Dynasty, coming 3rd in the UK National Final. Our 2018/19 team is called Novus and once more I am being supported by retired corporate executive Ray Rankmore who is again acting as the team’s Business Advisor. After Managing Director Emily Costello introduces the company, I’ll share some superb news with you regarding Novus’s results at recent trade fairs.
Mr Abbott Introducing Novus and our ‘Monster Makeover’ kits
Our Young Enterprise group - Novus- consists of 14 individuals from Year 12 who have a passion for business and helping the environment. We dedicate our spare time to looking at ways to make a difference towards the overwhelming issue of plastic waste, which is polluting our planet. Together we have developed a product that focuses on reducing plastic waste, educating children on recycling and growing vegetables alongside creating a fun and creative activity. We call this product ‘Monster Makeover’.
 Inside our 100% recyclable/re-useable kit, we provide a re-purposed milk bottle that is transformed into a monster-themed plant pot; this is how we contribute in the war against single use plastics. Alongside the plant pot is a strip of paint pots, a paint brush, a marker pen, cress seeds and googly eyes. The entire kit is priced at just £5, providing excellent value for money! We would love it if you could support our social media accounts and follow our progress Facebook – NovusYE18 Twitter - @NovusYE2018 Instagram - @novus_2018 Our website – www.NovusYE.com We would like to thank the staff and lower school students for their continued support with providing milk bottles. You can purchase our products via our website and we will provide free delivery within 3 miles of the school. With the help of our customers and support from our peers we can really make a difference!
Emily Costello Novus win back-to-back trade fair prizes and named Best Company
I’m sure you will agree that Novus are tackling one of the biggest issues facing modern society with an innovative and original product. It’s not just me saying this- business judges at Young Enterprise trade fairs in Milton Keynes and Hampton were in full agreement and over the past month have recognised the student’s efforts and awarded the company a number of prizes. Milton Keynes
On Sunday 20 January Novus attended their second trade fair and the first where they were ready to launch the ‘Monster Makeover’ kit. Trading in the busy Centre: MK shopping centre the students took on teams from Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. The product sold well with £60 generated in sales and the judges awarded Novus the 1st Prize in the Best Trade Stand category. An excellent start for the team!
Hampton, Peterborough
The Peterborough Trade fair was once again hosted by Serpentine Green shopping centre in Hampton. Nearly all Peterborough schools were represented plus visiting teams from St Neots and Huntingdon. Once again the product sold well but more impressively, Novus won both of the main prizes on offer. Judges from Vodaphone and Serpentine Green awarded Novus Best Trade Stand and Best Overall Company, plus a £75 cash first prize. Next up is the team’s Valentine’s Disco on Valentine’s Day itself, before they head off to trade at the Grafton Centre in Cambridge on the 30th of March. Watch this space and check out the team’s social media accounts for news of their future successes!
Mr K Abbott Attitude to Learning Reports
Attitude to Learning Reports are being distributed via email today (Friday 8th Feb) - Please look out for them in your inbox Mr P Swift    |
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