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FESTIVE FOOD BANK NEXUS HOLIDAY VI FORM ACADEMY FIRST ONLINE JSSF10 APPEAL SPREADS JOY CELEBRATIONS INDUCTION DAY INTERNATIONAL 4 12 30 38 cambornescience.co.uk | @cambornescience Introduction VI FORM ON EXCHANGE IN CHINA TAKING IN THE VIEWS OF LEARNING TO BE EXTRAORDINARY . . . A VIEW FROM THE PRINCIPAL Silver Success for THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.

We place a heavy emphasis on providing opportunities for all ourDear students toParents, develop their personal Carers skills and qualities. The students at CSIA make a significant contribution 38 Students in Year 11 to theand leadership Students, and management of their school through their year councils and the whole school council known as ‘Student Parliament’. Through these councils our students are givenPlease a real say enjoy in the running viewing of their school. the Over the years they have led some significant initiatives, which have After a 5 month delay due to returned to school in September, we had 38 had afirst major impact Community on our school. Student News Mentors in Year 10 work closely with new students in Year 7, ensuring they students with their sections complete and raring to settle quickly into their new learning environment. We also COVID-19 restrictions, 38 students have asince team of Prefects September. in Years 10 and 11, whoMany contribute to get back out on expedition.” – Mr Douglas, Director the smooth running of the school. In the VI Form Academy from Year 11 successfully navigated we havethanks a Head Boy to and all Head those Girl as well whoas the VI of Outdoor Education. Form Academy Student Leadership Team. The success of any student’s educational experience relies on a strong their way to a Silver Duke of partnershiphave between contributed the student, the school to and its home, each acknowledgingproduction. their important roles and responsibilities. Edinburgh’s Award this October. As with the other award levels, the Silver expedition IAN KENWORTHY At CSIA we, place a great emphasis on this partnership and was modified to comply with current guidance, PRINCIPAL pride ourselves on our good communications with parents. In normal times, CSIA would haveAgain anpublished aspect of our school three deemed toeditions be outstanding in Having already completed the Skill, Physical and however the students refused to let this take away our recent parent/carers survey. We would regard ourselves Since taking up my appointment as Principal of CSIA, I have as open and welcoming, where parents feel involved and Volunteering sections of the award, this marked the from the experience. hadof theits privilege Community to lead this school throughNews a period since of thevery muchstart part ofof our thelearning academic community. phenomenal change and improvement. This is an finale of a tough journey which began 12 months earlier. outstandingyear, with school and February’s one which we believe edition can offer usuallyThe choice being of secondary a education‘bumper’ is a vitally important one your son or daughter a quality educational experience. both for parents and students. We hope that, having read our “After such a long time had passed since the Thisedition, will prepare highlighting them well for the challenges all ofof their the future manyprospectus, exciting you will be encouraged activities and inspired and to visit us lives. We are proud of our academy, our local community so that you can see for yourself the outstanding National lockdown meant that students were practice expedition last year, my group were really andevents Cornwall. that CSIA students and opportunitiesstaff have we offer been every student. engaged Our highly regarded in VI Form Academy offers parents and students choosing CSIA forced to adapt many elements of their award to be excited to get back out and complete the Silver Weover are a verythe dynamic autumn establishment term which ‘dares (especially to be continuity all andour progression many from internationalthe age of 11 to 19. different’. We constantly ask the question “How can we able to complete them at home due to things like award. We completed 3 days of walking with the do better?” and could never be described as complacent. We are delighted with our recent Ofsted report (March 2018) Wetrips have anand excellent exchanges). reputation and are consistently the which highlighted and celebrated so many of our school’s volunteering in the local community or attending final 2 days alone covering nearly 40km! Although school of choice. We are extremely well resourced and great strengths and achievements. In all categories of the have many excellent facilities for staff and students. inspection the school was described as ‘Good’, with an sports clubs being no longer available. we had sore legs and blisters, we were all so happy At Camborne Science & International Academy, we overall judgement that CSIA is a ‘Good School’. This was a However, despite the many challengesvery strong ‘Good’ at endorsement this time, indeed from the inspectors have the very highest expectations of all our students. and proud to arrive back at school to receive our and they believe the school to be extremely well placed to We believe we provide a secure, supportive, stimulating a limited number of events haveachieve taken even greater place success since in the coming years. Clearly, and challenging environment in which all students can “Having given the students guidance on how they Silver badges.” Anya A, Year 11. this is a report our ‘Learning Community’ should be very thrive and achieve their potential. We set traditional proud of. I look forward to working with you in the near future highSeptember standards of discipline and and behaviour,I know regarding many students and their families could continue with their award through lockdown, as we build on the excellent report to take CSIA to even our Discipline Code as firm but fair. We are proud of the more impressive levels of success and accolade. factwill that appreciate discipline in our academy reading is outstanding, about a fact them. it was great to see so many getting involved with Those students who return to CSIA in year 12 will supported overwhelmingly by our parents/carers through At CSIA, emphasis is placed on respect for, and value new activities. Many found that helping out at then have the opportunity to take on the Gold award our independent surveys. of, the individual. Students of all talents and abilities are We look forward to better timeshelped in tothe achieve future their full potentialwhen in awe friendly can and home, daily walks or even gardening were great and potentially end up receiving the award from a As an academy, we are committed to developing the purposeful environment. I commend our academy to you. wholereturn student. to Whilst normal good academic publications. qualifications are It is a very effective, dynamic and supportive learning ways to continue logging their hours. Once we member of the royal family in St James’s Palace. vitally important, they alone do not guarantee success in environment. We have a national and county reputation our ever demanding world. Self-confidence, leadership, as a leading edge academy. We can assure you of a determination, resilience, initiative, self-reliance and warm and friendly welcome. teamworkThanking are all important you personalall for qualities your keenly support sought at this time. by employers and university admission tutors. Please keep safe.

Yours sincerely Ian Kenworthy, Principal

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NON-UNIFORM DAY RAISED £421.50 On 18 December we raised Great£421.50 Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered for charity no. 1160024 . Bear Ward, @CAMBORNESCIENCE HARRY J (Y12) RANKED Great Ormond Street Follow us to @NEXUSCSIA 12TH IN THE NATIONAL Hospital, where ex-CSIA keep up to date JUNIOR TIME TRIAL student Paddy Nurse works @THEVIFORMACADEMY on all our news @CORNWALLMATHS SEASON 14 as Senior Staff Nurse. 17 Aztec House Leader Benjamin S

Festive foodbank spreads joy in local community

Our annual foodbank opportunities available for the future. fundraising throughout the year for the collection received an CPR Foodbank to ensure that people overwhelming response of Imogen N, Masai, Year 8, has across the community continue to be exemplified altruism and integrity supported by such an essential service altruism from our students. this week by donating two full packed in these challenging times. Steady strem of students boxes of food to our annual Food Every Christmas the House Leaders set Bank appeal. Mum shared with us Lily H, Masai House Captain shared tutor groups the challenge of collecting that Imogen worked to a budget, went “The food bank plays such a pivotal role as much as they can for the Camborne around the supermarket on her own not only for the school and its students Pool and Foodbank. Our and ensured that each box had the but for the wider local community. relationship with the Foodbank has run requirements for the Food Bank ís During lockdown, I had the opportunity for many years and we are proud of the Christmas Dinner boxes. to volunteer at the food bank and saw Christmas kindness projects and the first-hand what an impact the services yearlong kindness projects that run in In addition, Faith A, Year 9 and Liam T, offered have on people ís livelihoods. the school to support the foodbank. In Year 7, designed our Christmas Cards I would just like to say a big well done Geography lessons, the recent Simon for this year, with all of the proceeds to all the students and tutors who have Reeve documentary on the BBC going towards the running of the been so kind by donating food to this highlighted to many of our students Foodbank. cause and can honestly say it will make the economic challenges faced by a massive difference to families over Lily H volunteering at the foodbank many across Cornwall, but also the Year 9 and VIth Form will continue the festive period.”

4 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 5 Christmas Tree takeover

Students designed and made decorations to gain house points for their Christmas stockings. Based on the theme of their house, character values or the Christmas story.

All entries were judged by the Sports faculty at CSIA with bonus points given for creativity, style and quality. The winners were:

YEAR 7 TAYSIA-LEI S 7B Masai POINTS YEAR 8 THOMAS G 8L SKYANN R 8T Maori ST YEAR 9 SOPHIE L 9C Maori 1 ABENAKI YEAR 10 Whole of 10o! Abenaki. 70 Year 10 students supporting Mr Douglas load the minibus.

2ND MASAI 40 MAORI 40

4TH AZTEC 10

House Leader Mr Douglas loading the minibus to deliver the food to the foodbank

6 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 7 Christmas Jumper Day

Staff and students have had a brilliant day embracing the festive spirits with Christmas jumpers! Students donated 50p to participate and raised £430.05 for Save the Children! Well done everyone!

8 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 9 Christmas Dinner celebrations Students and staff enjoying Christmas dinner at CSIA, a great end to the autumn term!

10 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 11 Whilst santa made a visit to the Nexus campus to join in with the festivities!

Noah G tucks into his food Tilly D and India F enjoyed the festivities Fergus T and Thomas R getting into the Christmas spirit with Daisy the dog The canteen staff worked hard to prepare a delicious Christmas meal

Ortia S, Ruby-Rose W, Antonina S, Alexa R and Ellena S

Santa made a surprise appearance – much to the Neve H, a Year 13 student in CSMS, even created a delight of the students Jacob N, Stuart B and George P enjoy their meal Anya A enjoyed the Christmas cracker jokes homemade Nexus bauble for the occasion

12 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 NEXUSCSIA.CO.UK | @NEXUSCSIA 13 NEXUS CSIA Student in National Youth Cycling Championships

10-mile blast is young cyclist’s latest triumph on the road to success

Harry Jukes, who is in Year 12 throughout the pandemic. At would. This will be an amazing at Camborne Science and Okehampton the weekend experience for me, and will be International Academy, was before the GHS time trial, extremely beneficial for the the 10th 16-year-old and 18th he completed another 10- volume of racing I should be overall finisher at the National mile course in course in 21.17 able to compete in next year.” Youth Cycling Championships minutes, taking 70 seconds off on 12th of September. From the previous record making him Harry has high hopes for the Praze an Beeble, the youngster the fastest 16-18 year old to future, with international junior was one of 85 competitors have completed that course. stage races in Europe next year from all over the country firmly in his sights, and he is battling it out at the course at The young cyclist travels all hoping to represent GB at the Wickham in Hampshire. over the UK to compete, which world championships either means he has to work hard to at junior level or in the under Describing his performance in balance his demanding training 23 ranks. He eventually aims the race, Harry said, “I finished schedule, which can be up to compete in the world time in just under 23 minutes for the to 25 hours a week with his trial road race championships, 10-mile time trial, averaging schoolwork. and even harbours a dream of just under 27mph - even with winning the Tour de France. two complete stops in the Harry said “CSIA have been middle of the race, because a massive support in helping He added, “After this, I will be of traffic on the course. On me maintain a high training having an off-season break, my way to the finish, I hit a volume and take advantage of before training continues maximum of speed of 43mph.” opportunities, while balancing progressively towards all of my my academic work. My races scheduled - hopefully The National Youth academic timetable has been all over the UK and Europe in Championship is run by Cycling altered so that my free lessons 2021!” Time Trials - the national are towards the end of the governing body for time trials in day, which will be massively Emma Haase, Vice Principal at , Scotland and Wales. beneficial as the light begins CSIA, added, “We passionately The GHS 10 Mile Time Trial to fade. I will be able to get believe in motivating our Championship is named after home and complete my long young people to keep active George Herbert Stancer OBE 4-5 hour training session with and stay healthy, and we’re (1878-1962), a British racing minimal time spent in the dark. very proud of everything Harry cyclist who held many cycling The VI Form Academy are has achieved so far. Ongoing records and titles. Following supporting me whilst allowing investment in our students his death, a trust fund was me to train to my full capacity.” and each of their ambitions is established with the aim of essential we are always striving promoting and encouraging Harry added, “The school has to create an environment which youth participation. also been very supportive allows students to be inspired of my opportunity to take and motivated to follow their Harry is an avid competitor part in a training and racing dreams.” and has been training and camp in Spain next year, like taking part in weekend racing a professional fulltime cyclist

14 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 15 Non-uniform day for GOSH

At present, life seems to be all facemasks and On 18 December we raised £421.50 for Bear Ward, Great Ormond Street hand gel. There is a part of me wishing we Hospital, where ex-CSIA student Paddy Nurse works as Senior Staff Nurse. could get back to normal. But what is normal?

Part of my ministry as a Priest was spent in Boston in the USA. I arrived on the 4th of July, which was not the best time for me to arrive. As you may know this is when Americans celebrate independence from the English. I was taken immediately to a street party where they were having an egg throwing contest. The object of the game is to try and catch an egg without Dear Students & Families, breaking it. If you are successful, the egg is thrown from further away and My name is Padddy Nurse and I am a former Camborne Science and International you keep going until the egg breaks. It was suggested that I had a go. All I Academy student who left the school in 2013 to train as nurse. I am writing to thank remember was someone shouting “He’s from England!” and within minutes I you for the incredible fundraising you did at the end of last term. resembled an omelette. I loved being in America and I loved the people, but I now work on Bear Ward at Great Ormond Street Hosptial for Children. Bear ward it was never the same as being in London. There were so many things that I is the cardiac low and high dependancy unit at GOSH. We care for infants born with missed, including friends and family. I believed that my life could only return congenital heart disease and older children and young people who develop acquired to normal once I was back in London. heart disease. The funds you have raised will be paid into the cardiac services budget. These will be When I returned to London, I realised things had changed. London had used to fund research into improving our interventions and medications for seriously moved on after two years. I was then asked to go to Cornwall and . unwell patients. We care for the children from all over the UK and the funds will also Since arriving, I have loved Cornwall and I am very happy here. I do not be used to make the most difficult times in a family’s life slightly easier through our charity supported services. know what normal really is, but I know what it is to be happy. In life we need to try and be happy with who we are rather than worrying if people see us as I am very proud to have been a student at CSIA. The values and example shown to me being normal. by the teachers and staff at the school are ones I use in my professional life every day. My former teachers were prominent in my mind when we all clapped in the summer last year. Life changes and moves on. Being someone who has faith and as a Christian I believe that everybody is created out of Love. Each one of us is so Thank you once again for your kind generosity and I wish all at CSIA the best of health, important to this community and we have a duty to help one another. For a as well as, the best in your academic endeavours and the New Year.

community to work we need to spend less time on trying to be normal and Warmest Regards Warmest Regards more time on trying to be happy with who we are and using our gifts to help others. Why be normal when we can be amazing!

Paddy Nurse Paul Blackburn Senior Staff Nurse Charge Nurse Written by Fr Anthony Bear Ward Bear Ward Great Ormond Street Hospital Great Ormond Street Hospital

This wonderful bee was drawn by Joe, who was Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no. 1160024. a patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

16 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 17 Cornwall School Team Show Jumping Competition On Sunday 18 October CSIA entered 3 teams in the Cornwall School Team Show Jumping competition at Pendarves Equestrian Centre where teams from schools and colleges all over Cornwall compete.

All of the students representing CSIA were amazing and jumped A big thank you to all of the their hearts out. Each student rode parents for supporting the two rounds with the second round students and transporting being against the clock. the ponies and to Ms Ferris and Mrs Haase for In the team competition, organising the day. The Camborne Red Arrows comprising next event takes place at of Isabella J riding Willow, William the end of March and would B riding Grainger, Erin J riding Tilly welcome any other students and Maddie N riding Derrymore interested in taking part. Dun Lady finished in 4th place. Individually, Barley H riding Jack in the Camborne Red Barons team finished 6th. There was also a separate competition for Tack and Turnout. This was judged on how well the riders and horses are presented in terms of team spirit, cleanliness and manners. There were two sections and CSIA won both!

The two winning teams were Camborne Red Arrows comprising of Isabella J, William B, Erin J and Maddie N and Camborne Red Barons comprising of Amber J, Thomas P and Barley H. To cap an excellent day our third team, Camborne Red Devils, also placed in the Tack and Turnout competition, gaining a 6th place rosette. The riders were Tiffany D, Niamh C, Isla M and Tadgh C.

18 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 19 Co-curricular opportunities

Our co-curricular programme on main site has got off to a roaring start this year.

We have a fantastic range of opportunities for our students to engage in, and it has been fantastic to see them throw themselves wholeheartedly into the programme. We have ensured that activities are within year group bubbles and with over 60 activities to choose from students have signed up in their hundreds.

As part of the Extraordinary Me programme and our learning journeys, students can log attendance at a co-curricular activity for their Extraordinary Me awards, (collecting house points for attendance each week) and have a wonderful time having fun! It is heart-warming to see the sea of happy and tired faces leaving the building at 4pm after Football, Rugby, Dance, CSI Camborne, programming, Scribblers, Camborne Chronicle, Around the World Club, Eco-committee and much, much more! Further opportunities will be coming along throughout the year and students are encouraged to attend at least one co-curricular per week.

We also have online co-curricular available, respecting Covid-19 regulations, in the form of Choir and the Camborne Musical Theatre Company. Recent challenges from Mr Graham for the Theatre Company included students recording themselves doing the Hand Jive, and recording elements of the song ‘We are the Champions’. The reults were fantastic!

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22 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 23 2020 House Cup goes down to the wire! After the buzz and excitement of the first ever House Auctions just before Christmas, it 2019/20 was with a heavy heart that COVID-19 restrictions meant the second round of auctions RESULTS were cancelled just days before taking place.

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3RD AZTEC With competition too close to call, play the final crucial role in deciding in a House event this year should 20959 the House Leaders took the House the overall House Cup winner. feel incredibly proud. The level system online meaning students of participation and standard of could continue battling for the Having sat at the bottom of the competition entries was outstanding. overall lead, and battle they did! leader board for a number of weeks, During lockdown we were thrilled to Masai students showed their team see over 100 students participate in Daily online quizzes became a spirit by winning almost every Sports the House quiz every day to support TH popular part of many student’s Day event and flying into 2nd place their House. Maori taking the overall 4 online learning along with overall. Despite a fantastic effort all win is just the cherry on the cake!” - Photography, History and Literature year, Aztec and Abenaki dropped Mr Douglas, Maori House Leader. ABENAKI competitions. With only a few weeks into 3rd and 4th with Maori taking of summer term remaining, the lead the overall win to the delight of Mr Now back at school Masai have 20384 was changing hand on almost a daily Douglas. stormed to an early lead in the basis between Maori, Aztec and 2020/21 House cup with Aztec hot Abenaki. Virtual Sports Day would “Every single student who took part on their heels!

24 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 25 Unstoppable - Incredible Summer Exam Results

Cheers of joy could be heard around CSIA on Thursday 20 August when “These results are confirmation students received their GCSE results after a summer of anticipation and of our fantastic school, months of remote learning. offering exceptional teaching and a learning environment This year’s summer exams were One student who was delighted which supports every student to cancelled due to the pandemic and with her results was Mackenzie T, instead, GCSE and A-level students who attended the CSIA campus, achieve their potential” were awarded calculated grades Mackenzie received 9 GCSEs at based on teacher assessment and grades 8/9 or equivalent and Anya K the government algorithm. secured a place amongst other very able students at Cornwall School of Mr Kenworthy, praised his students Maths and Science (CSMS), part of Cian O, who attended Nexus and “The achievement of every single for their “incredible” GCSE results CSIA’s VI Form provision, to study for achieved 10 GCSEs at grade 9/8/7, student at our Academy matters after a challenging year. He said: A-levels in chemistry, biology and has joined The VI Form Academy at hugely to us and we are very pleased “We are overjoyed with this year’s psychology. CSIA taking A-levels in economics, that we have so many remarkable results and couldn’t be prouder of mathematics, geography and achievements to celebrate.” our students and staff who have all She said: “My results have been a chemistry. worked tremendously hard. It’s been lovely surprise – I worked really hard CSIA welcomed the vast majority a difficult year, but we are so proud and got the results I deserve. I am Vice Principal, Emma Haase of its students back to The VI Form of the CSIA community – everyone really excited about being in CSMS.” said “These results represent an Academy in September and with Mackenzie T has gone above and beyond. enormous amount of hard work, such excellent results, expectations “These results are confirmation Josh P, who attended Nexus and perseverance and dedication and are high. of our fantastic school, offering achieved 9 GCSEs at grades 8/9 are a well-deserved reward in our exceptional teaching and a learning or equivalent and is now studying effort to continually strive to be “The results reflected our students’ environment which supports every A-levels in mathematics, further extraordinary. We are delighted tremendous dedication and hard student to achieve their potential. mathematics and computer science that CSIA has sustained its high work and we must thank the at Cornwall School of Maths and level of attainment and it’s a team and parents/carers for their Cian O “What is most important is the Science. pleasure to see so many superb total support in helping them fantastic contribution these individual performances – a tribute achieve such great things,” said Mr young people make to the world He said: “I am very happy with to our commitment to exceptional Kenworthy. around them and we were thrilled my results. I really enjoyed Nexus, teaching and learning,” to welcome the majority of our although it was challenging and I am As they return to study for places students back to The VI Form really looking forward to CSMS this “It is always wonderful to see the at university and in employment, Academy in September to begin the year.” reactions of students who are excellence is what our students will next stage of their journey.” so deserving of these incredible continue to strive for. results, not just those who achieve the highest grades, but all those GCSE results day represents the who have received the grades they culmination of 11 years of hard Josh P deserve. work for our students and their outstanding grades show that our “This is one of the most rewarding academy continues to prepare days in our school calendar and this students for the challenges of year it is even more special after so A-levels, university and beyond. many months of remote learning. We all take great satisfaction from the new opportunities which these Erin W students now have before them!

26 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 27 Extraordinary Students in Extraordinary Times

VI Form Academy and CSMS students celebrate 100% A-Level pass rate and a record number of university placements.

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Mrs Belshaw said, “Along with the wider experiences and skills gathered through our specialist Alexandria G VI Form Academy and CSMS provisions, the results really give The results also continued The our students the competitive edge VI Form Academy’s exceptional in both Higher Education and the Ella K reputation for vocational studies, workplace. Students leave our with Kiran D securing his place at academy as resilient, ambitious and UWE to study Sport Rehabilitation. well-rounded individuals - we can’t Standout successes include Ella K An A in Chemistry, A in Biology wait to see what the future holds for who recorded an A* in Geography, and Distinction in ICT meant that them!” an A in Maths, an A in Physics plus Charlie S secured a place studying (L) Finlay V, (M) Megan S, (R) Lewis H an A* in EPQ. Ella is now studying Biology and Medicinal Chemistry at Mr Kenworthy added, “As our Earth Sciences at Oxford University. Exeter University. students begin the next stage of In a year like no other, A-Level On the back of these results, 100% “I would also like to congratulate Alexandria G also recorded their journey, whether it’s taking students at The VI Form Academy of CSMS students and around 75% all our teachers who had to adapt exceptional grades, achieving CSIA Principal Ian Kenworthy said up university places, beginning at Camborne Science and of VI Form students have gone on to the changes that coronavirus four As in English Literature, RPE, the 2020 results reflected the apprenticeships or for our year 12 International Academy (CSIA) to university. brought. Their effort and support Sociology and EPQ, and has now “inspirational teaching” that occurs students, returning to continue and Cornwall School of Maths for students was unwavering in gone on to study Theology and at The VI Form Academy every day their A-level studies into year and Science (CSMS) were able The VI Form Academy and CSMS what has probably been the most Religion at Oxford. - no matter the circumstances. 13, we would like to say a huge to celebrate outstanding A-Level Vice Principal Sarah Belshaw demanding year on record, and congratulations to them all for such results. praised the students for their theydid it all whilst being proactive, Sarah P is reading Physics at “This past year has been particularly incredible results. It is all testament resilience. She said, “It was positive and inspiring.” Manchester University after challenging but the results are to the hard work of students and Despite months of remote learning a challenging year for lots of achieving four A*’s in Maths, Further testament to their outstanding staff here at The VI Form Academy due to the coronavirus pandemic, obvious reasons, but we couldn’t “Results Days are usually quite Maths, Physics and EPQ and Alfie commitment, applying themselves and CSMS, especially in the face of students and staff celebrated be prouder of all the students emotional by nature but this year B, who said The VI Form Academy to ensure they reach their full such adversity!” a 100% pass rate for the sixth for their achievements. What an was extra special, as students, had “improved him as a person,” potential,” commented Mr consecutive year. accomplishment in spite of such parents and staff celebrated and secured a place at Oxford studying Kenworthy. disruption! It just shows that their supported each other!” Maths after achieving A*’s in Maths, CSMS students excelled once dedication, determination and Further Maths and EPQ and a B in again, with A*s and A’s making perseverance has been worth it.” Physics. up 61% of grades and an overall average grade of A.

28 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK | @CAMBORNESCIENCE 29 The VI Form Academy Induction Day 2020

The VI Form Academy at CSIA was delighted to welcome the new intake of students into the The VI Form Academy “It was great to family on Monday 7th September 2020. meet our form The COVID-19 compliant 2020 Year 12 Induction Day was held on the school tutor and make site and was a great way for students to catch-up with old friends, make some new friends, and meet the pastoral team in preparation for the next stage of new friends.” their academic careers.

Six tutor groups vied for the Induction Day Cup as they competed across a range of activities on a sunny day which reflected mood of students and staff. There was a high level of focus and fun as students competed alternative sports, inflatable and velcro football, team problem solving challenges, an escape room, quizmaster, and great egg race. Lunch was a BBQ style buffet which was a fantastic opportunity for the tutees to chat and relax and meet students joining the The Sixth Form Academy from as near as Camborne, and as far afield as the Isles of Scilly.

Reece R said, “It was great to meet Assistant Principal, Sam Joyce our form tutor and make new said, “I was blown away by the friends.” enthusiasm of the students and staff who will be working Alex C said, “It was fantastic to so closely together over the meet up again with friends.” coming years to produce fantastic outcomes.” Ollie T said, “The Induction Day helped us get to know what The Vice Principal, Sarah Belshaw said, VI Form is like, meet up with old “I am really looking forward to friends, and meet new people.” the students continuing to work is such a focused manner, having our Alex S said, “Everything was fun amazing staff support them, so and welcoming.” that they are able to secure final grades that are inspiring!” Adam W said, “It was a fun day with new people.” The enthusiasm of all involved is a good indicator that The VI Form Assistant Principal, John Ross said, Academy will continue to deliver “After all the uncertainty of the results for its students, which are past few months, it was fantastic independently accredited as being to have such a positive start to the in the top 10% of all providers of new academic year. “ A-levels nationwide.

30 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 THEVIFORMACADEMY.CO.UK | @THEVIFORMACADEMY 31 32 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 THEVIFORMACADEMY.CO.UK | @THEVIFORMACADEMY 33 Public Services students make a splash!

In early March, our Year 12 Public Services students braved the cold quarry water at BF Adventure to complete the practice elements of their course.

The students made 3 visits, picked up the basic skills needed to progressing their skills and knowledge control both types of craft and by the “by the end of of both kayaking and canoeing under end of the course they were able to the guidance of our Director of demonstrate some more advanced the course they Outdoor Education, Mr Douglas. skills,” says Mr Douglas. were able to

“After a number of weeks in the With morale high, the ice cold demonstrate classroom working on theory, it was temperatures failed to stop the group some more great to see the students out really taking advantage of jumping into enjoying themselves on the water. I the water during the final session to advanced skills” was impressed with how quickly they celebrate a job well done!

34 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 THEVIFORMACADEMY.CO.UK | @THEVIFORMACADEMY 35 DofE returns… But not as we know it

Niamh and Declan battle storm Alex to display campcraft skills during their assessment Torrential downpours on day 2

Back in March, our Year Now in year 13, these same students To get around this, the DofE allowed in September the weather changed One of the groups contained Chloe rough terrain however this just gave 12 Gold DofE students have remained focused on their students to change their activities to with the approach of Strom Alex in V who impressed all by completing us something to laugh about. I am goal and were able to successfully things which could be done at home early October. the expedition in her wheelchair. so proud of myself and my team were just days away from complete their Gold expeditions - during lockdown.” Mr Douglas – for getting through the expeditions, heading to Dartmoor to despite some big changes. Director of Outdoor Education “The Gold students really earned “Having not taken part in the especially after all the delays caused their award after 4 days of torrential Bronze or Silver award, I was by COVID-19” Chloe V, Year 13. start a challenging 4 day “The timing of the national lockdown By the time CSIA reopened in rain and some incredibly strong slightly apprehensive about taking practice expedition when was really tough for the Gold DofE September the DofE awarding winds during Storm Alex. I was on such a big challenge. My team Well done to all students for this students as they practically had one body had implemented a number forced to impose a number of route were amazing and whenever the fantastic achievement and, as ever, the school closed and all foot out of the door when we went of changes to expeditions meaning changes for safety reasons which the terrain was difficult, we all worked thank you to the staff who gave up DofE activities stopped into lockdown! Added to this, many it was possible to complete them students all took well and worked together and managed to overcome their personal time to allow these were unable to continue taking part under the current restrictions. The together to meet the necessary all obstacles. On day 3, one of my experiences to take place. due to the national in other elements of their award like drama did not end there however, requirements to pass.” Mr Douglas. wheels broke due to the constant lockdown. volunteering in the local community. as after a sunny practice expedition

36 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 THEVIFORMACADEMY.CO.UK | @THEVIFORMACADEMY 37 Students shine in Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

Three chemistry students from Cornwall School of Maths and Science (CSMS) have won prizes in the prestigious C3L6 Cambridge Chemistry Challenge.

The challenge, which is run annually scored greater than 40%, indicating 40 students in the country scored for students studying AS Level just how tough the questions are. greater than 90% so Henry’s mark is chemistry, consists of a 90-minute truly exceptional”. exam paper and requires students to The levels of award were Copper, apply some of the most challenging Silver, Gold and Gold-star. Molly C “In non-lockdown years, top scoring aspects of the course to current and Aidan K both achieved a Silver students are invited to Cambridge to themes in chemistry. Award while Henry S-F got a Gold receive their prizes and to take part Star, having scored 92% on the paper. in a chemistry outreach program. With lock-down, record numbers of However, this year, Henry is the papers were returned. Over 6400 “To have three prizes in the school owner of this prestigious certificate entries were received, and prizes is a wonderful achievement,” said Dr and the knowledge that he is among were given to any students who Gower, Head of Chemistry. “Only the best chemists in the country.” CSMS students show off their mathematical skills in Singapore International Mathematics Challenge

The SIMC is a biennial competition which aims to provide students with the opportunity to be innovative, creative and to develop a global mindset in the pursuit of knowledge.

The event allows students to challenge alongside students from Our students showcased their ability showcase and pit their skills in 64 of the world’s best Mathematics to solve new and exciting real world a rigorous competition in the and Science focused schools. problems based on theoretical application of Mathematics. For mathematics and mathematical the first time, this event was held The programme for this year’s modelling, talents that will become virtually over a week in early challenge included a virtual invaluable in their university studies November. seminar with one of Cambridge and beyond into their careers. Universities top lectures, Imre Henry S, Tabitha V and Tristan S Leader, who also set the challenge took part in an online problem for students to complete. solving and mathematical modelling

38 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CSMS.CO.UK | @CORNWALLMATHS 39 Students from CSMS have taken part in the 18th Japan Student Science Fair, The First Online JSSF International the first to be held entirely online.

The team of three students In addition to attending the took part in online discussions meeting, CSIA was invited to and competitions with over 120 host the discussion group for participants from 22 countries the western time zones. Student worldwide. The event, which MCs, Molly C and Niamh K took spanned three weekends, gave centre stage as they compered students the opportunity to interact student presentations and guided and exchange ideas through a series presenters through submitted of video conference calls. questions.

All participating teams submitted “It was quite nerve-wracking to be a video presentation of a research ‘on camera’ but I quickly got the project they had completed during hand of it” said Molly C. lockdown. Each team then gave a “live” presentation with an extended Dr Gower, who had been preparing question and answer session. the students for the event, said The CSMS team, led by Aidan K, “It has been a really unique had built an antenna, capable of experience for our students. It is detecting the radio rays reflected likely this is how meetings and from the tails of falling meteorites. business will be conducted so to have had the opportunity to “It was great to be able to share engage in a prestigious conference my project,” said Aidan. “There was like the JSSF is invaluable”. quite a lot of discussion after my presentation and they asked some really interesting questions.”

40 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 74 CSMS.CO.UK | @CORNWALLMATHS 41 CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME The Co-curricular after school programme is a central part of the Nexus Gifted Programme. Students in Years 7 and 8 participate in the Foundation level programme and Years 9 and 10 participate NEXUS in the Advanced level. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and Nexus Liberal Arts (English, History, Geography, Languages) are all prioritised The start of this academic within the co-curricular programme. year has presented us Students are able to access subjects that push them beyond the curriculum and all with new challenges, encourage them to learn in alternative ways. however, the Nexus Classes such as Latin, Forensic Science, students are continuing Motor mechanics, Robotics, Chinese to excel in all regards. Culture, Young Curators of Forgotten History, Politics, Engineering and much They remain positive, more are available. Students are also able committed, determined, to participate in Enrichment classes such as Dungeons and Dragons, Chess Club, hard-working and are Science Club, BeActive sports club and having some fun along Camborne Crescendo where they enhance their musical skills in fun new ways. the way.

NEW NEXUS 7 COHORT NEXUS KINDNESS DAY NEXUS SOCIAL EVENT

The new Nexus 7 students have started the year incredibly positively. They have Nexus has a highly supportive and kind environment. To reward the students for their commitment to the been making friends, adapting to the new expectations of Key Stage 3 learning Students recognise each other’s passions, they embrace programme since the start of term and to encourage and been contributing towards the supportive and inspiring Nexus environment. each other’s difference and are caring for one another the students to meet new people, they were invited to To recognise their successful application to the programme, students were when they are in difficulty. To take this to another level, participate in the first ever Nexus Social Event. Students presented with certificates by Mr Kenworthy. Entering the programme requires on World Kindness Day, Nexus held its own Random Act had lots of fun in classes such as Hula Hoop Fun, Chilled commitment, a passion for learning and a determination to make outstanding of Kindness Day. Across the whole of Nexus, students Creativity, Lego, board games, football and a real life academic progress. Nexus 7 should all be proud of their achievement. and staff demonstrated their appreciation for one another “Among us” game. Students enjoyed making toast, by anonymously writing messages of kindness, providing eating sweets and enjoying popcorn. It was a well- small gifts to make one another smile and putting up earned treat for all. posters. There was a real buzz throughout the day.

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NEXUS My name is Andreas and I used to go Hi my name is Antonina. I went to to Grade-Ruan C of E School on the Halwin Primary School, a small school Lizard Peninsula. , .

I first heard about Nexus when I was in Year 5: a friend It was a very small school with only a small number of told me about a gifted programme, and I thought it would students. I had many friends but they all went to different be interesting to try it out. I went to a few of the STEM schools. When I joined Nexus, I thought it would be a bit classes, and then thought about choosing Nexus as my difficult to make new friends but everyone was really kind Secondary School. and I made friends on my first day really quickly.

What I really like about Nexus is the number of different I think that Nexus, overall, is an amazing programme. I classes, like Geography, Spanish or Computing. My co- just love how unique and caring this school is and how curricular classes this term are: Chess, Journalism and enjoyable learning can be at Nexus. I also find it really Introduction to Robotics and they’re all really fun. My interesting and diverse due to all the extra co-curriculars favourite co-curricular activity is Chess, because it’s great to that are really interesting. They teach you about topics learn new strategies and to get better at the game. Overall, that in other schools you probably wouldn’t get an option it’s been a great first term and I can’t wait to see what the rest to learn. For my co -curricular classes I chose : Chinese of the year has to offer. Culture, Science Club and Young Curators of Forgotten History. I enjoy all of them but I really like Science Club. We learn really interesting things like how to make pH indicators out of red cabbage!

Hi my name is Juane. I went to Trevithick Learning Academy.

I first heard of Nexus in Year five when I was invited to go to Nexus for a maths programme; four people from my Hello my name is Fergus. I used to go year went to Nexus and spent about two hours at Nexus to Crowan Primary School in Praze. challenging our brains with maths problems. After this experience, my mum and I started to look into what they did here and if it would be a nice choice for my secondary school. In the end, I knew this was the right school for me. I first experienced Nexus when I took part in the Nexus Easter Camp for Primary schools. When I heard that I could Nexus is a very nice school. What I personally like about go to Nexus I immediately said yes. When my acceptance Nexus is the facilities. Everything has a new look and is letter came I was so pleased that I got in. I like Nexus always looking the best it could be! I also like the lessons for because of how organised it is. they are more challenging and that was exactly like I was hoping it to be. One of the virtues of going to Nexus is the The teachers are very well educated and can teach me co-curricular programme. In this programme, you have a everything I didn’t know about that subject. For co-curricular number of classes to choose from. My co-curricular classes after school, I have “Science Club” which involves lots are Science club, Young Curators of Forgotten History and of practical, “Young Curators of Forgotten History” and 3D Design. My favourite co-curricular is Young Curators “Practical Mathematics Through Time.” of Forgotten History. In this co-curricular ,you learn about history that is outside of the average school curriculum such as the mermaid of Zennor, WW2, and WW1. I have really enjoyed my first term at Nexus.

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