Winter 2017

Wollaton The news magazine of Update Bluecoat Welcome from the Principal of Bluecoat Wollaton Academy I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to our first edition of ‘Update’, not just for this academic year, but as our first edition as a ‘new’ academy.

As you will be aware, Bluecoat has been successful in gaining permission from the DfE to split into three schools and we are excited that Bluecoat Wollaton Academy has been given this opportunity to cement its own ‘family’ identity at the heart of its community moving forward.

I would also like to assure parents that this does not alter the closeness of working with other schools in the Trust but it does help to make sure that we are very accountable for the work that we do here under our new Results in a wide range of subjects were seen record numbers apply for the Bluecoat governing body. The chances of outstanding, especially in the core subjects. Sixth Form and the fulfilment of our collaboration will be further enhanced with This was the first phase of the new ‘9 to 1’ commitment to a ‘seven year journey’ with confirmation that Emmanuel School, an gradings to replace the traditional letters in us. We are so excited at the opportunities additional Church of England academy, will English and Maths, with the majority of other that they have in front of them and will take also join our Trust from January. It really is an subjects moving to this during the present great pride in seeing them over the coming exciting time. academic year for our current Year 11. If you years. are not familiar with this can I please direct We hope that this publication will give you a As alluded to above our new website you to our new Wollaton website where we chance to see our work in a little more detail www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk and have a guide to these changes for parents and to be reminded that, coupled with prospectus were in place before the summer and also an overview of our GCSE results exceptional results, Wollaton continues to and should you have any feedback on this which show just how much we sit above the educate the whole child. we would be glad to hear from you. You can City and national outcomes. of course also see latest news there and We were of course especially pleased with Specifically, we are buoyed by the fact that follow us via social media for snapshots into our results this summer. We were able to our students, no matter what their our very busy academy life. You will also find celebrate some remarkable outcomes and backgrounds or starting points have all proposed changes to our admissions policy are in a very strong position to say that our made better progress than those from the on the site which will affect children Progress 8 score of 0.39 is significantly above same starting points nationally and have currently in Year 5 and give greater support the national average and places Bluecoat therefore been best prepared for their for families with siblings already in the Wollaton amongst the highest performing futures. academies in the country. I would like to school in gaining a place. A wonderful product of these results is the thank staff for helping to make this happen Mr Anderson record numbers who have continued into but also parents whose partnership is very - Principal, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy. much related to this too. Post 16 studies. In particular, Wollaton has

www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk Archway Work hard; show respect Learning Trust Update Winter 2017 Update Beyond the classroom Mathematics numeracy champion BIDMAS Time: At Bluecoat Wollaton, the Mathematics Faculty recently ran a Language Day at  On the 18th October, 24 of our year 10 competition to design a new Numeracy Champion to spearhead Fibonacci Day pupils spent the day at the University their numeracy drive and act as the face of the newly Nottingham for a day of languages. introduced ‘BIDMAS Time’. Thursday 23rd November the sequence, using the marked the inaugural We took both our year 10 French and how to introduce themselves, the The students did not disappoint, and Fibonacci Day, in celebration sequence, discovering that it’s German classes for the day which numbers from 1-12 and the Russian numerous entries were received, with of Leonardo Bonacci, good to ‘Fib’ on 23/11 with a comprised of a campus tour, alphabet. The pupils also learnt some the winners shown here. Visit the discoverer of the famous timely literacy link, and then presentations about Language facts about Russia; its geography, Bluecoat Wollaton Maths Twitter Fibonacci sequence of discovered how a manipulation Students’ years abroad, a Russian language and history. page to see the other entries: numbers. of the sequence calculates the taster session and bespoke French @BluecoatMaths Golden Ratio. Both the The bespoke French and German Fibonacci (as he was renowned and German seminars aimed to give sequence itself and the Golden language seminars were also a hit, by a 19th Century French our pupils a taste of a Language Ratio are seen throughout where the French group studied part historian) was an Italian Degree. nature, geometry, art and of a play by Molière; the hidden mathematician from the architecture. Our pupils behaved superbly and meanings and nuances within, while Republic of Pisa, considered to comments from both the staff at the the German group studied German be "the most talented Western The Maths Faculty would like to University and the Undergraduate poetry and had a go at creating their mathematician of the Middle take this opportunity to thank Students who looked after us were own poems. All pupils came away Ages". all of our colleagues for taking all positive, with the organiser saying with a greater appreciation of part and delivering these WINNER: Matt Amatic 3rd Place: Cap’n Calc Students spent the start of each that she’s never met a group of more languages and the doors they can 2nd Place: (b2) Mia B. Cook resources. Mr Codd James (Year 10) Ani (Year 9) Peithok (Year 8) of the 4 periods learning about engaged and enthusiastic secondary open for future careers. pupils. Mr Trodd The Russian taster session was a firm favourite, with our pupils learning

Saturday 8th of July was the date of the second Bluecoat STEM Festival. A little taste of France STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and we had This summer our GCSE French “ambience du restaurant” which some fascinating shows, activities and demonstrations for primary students class tasted a little bit of added to the authenticity of France, right here in their experience. from across Nottingham. Nottingham. We had demonstrations and displays power even a toaster using your own Our pupils’ conduct was from the Universities of Nottingham, power!) and too many other activities to 10 Year 10 pupils went to Bistro exemplary and that, coupled Derby, Staffordshire and Nottingham mention. Pierre in Nottingham City Centre with the food and the general Trent as well as an amazing live show By far the most inspiring part of the to sample French cuisine and to enthusiasm for experiencing a from Mad Science. Game City came festival was the way in which Bluecoat have first-hand experience of part of French culture, meant along to do a programming activity, and students came together to create a day what it could be like in a that we all enjoyed our we had fossils on display – including which reminded everyone who attended restaurant in France. Our pupils afternoon. some genuine dinosaur poo! Wates again spoke in French for the entire the most important aspect of Science, Pupils involved supported the event, leading the two hours we were there; Maths and Technology learning – the fun – Aimee, Anastazja, Sophie, construction of a giant pyramid and the speaking to the waiter, ordering that results from having an enquiring Sam, Mignonne, Dannica, Institute of Engineering and Technology’s their food and attempting to talk European Day of Languages celebration mind. Tiana, Tom, Devonne and torch making activity was very popular. to each other in French as well. On 25 September, a group of the work they are involved in. Dylan Thank you to everyone who helped, Not only did our pupils enjoy 14 Bluecoat Wollaton pupils Our students interacted GHD Environmental provided interactive including Bluecoat staff and students. their food, but also the went to the Nottingham superbly and were extremely fun, and the students could learn about Next year’s festival will be even bigger Emmanuel School to celebrate engaged throughout the whole water repellent surfaces with the team and better! the European Day of day; asking great questions and from Nottingham Trent. There were crime Languages. really making an effort to take scenes, an exercise bike which measures Dan Sandiford the most out of the power (it turns out to be very hard to STEM Coordinator To celebrate this day and to Persian/Russian sessions. They build awareness of the use of came away with a greater languages and the benefits of understanding about the being able to speak foreign benefits of knowing a foreign languages, a member from the language and with the Persian Intelligence Services came to and Russian session, our pupils deliver a presentation on the were exposed to modern jobs and opportunities that languages beyond the French, knowing a foreign language can German and Spanish that are bring. He also spoke about what often studied in schools. our Intelligence Services do and Mr Trodd believe in yourself, in others, in God 2 3 Work hard; show respect Update Beyond the classroom Update Beyond the classroom Ofsted’s Regional Director visits Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Medicine Through Emma Ings HMI, the Regional Director for OfSTED in the East Midlands was welcomed into the Academy on Time Trip to London Thursday 23rd November. Our current year 10 and 11 Historians Visiting to witness first-hand the students who were deeply passionate enjoyed a fantastic (though rather damp) trip strong results achieved by the about their learning in every classroom to London in June earlier this year. The trip students and staff last year she was visited. complemented their upcoming GCSE on the especially impressed by the high She is really pleased to be in contact impact of medical developments in Britain. standards and expectations in the with us and is looking forward to Thirty-seven Year 8 geographers spent three days and three nights in lessons she saw, including the following our continued On arrival in London, students enjoyed their lunch in Geography Field Trips the Brecon Beacons, Wales investigating the geography of the area. extraction of DNA with Y8; lessons on improvements and future successes. view of the UK’s largest building – the Shard. Despite cells in Y7; plus some excellent number Mr Fry - Assistant Principal the rain, students walked to the Old Operating Theatre rolling and poetry recital with our on St Thomas Street. After the 100 step climb, students observed what would have happened during an operation in the Victorian period. Students were keen Charity Ambassadors to volunteer themselves for Victorian surgery! Ellie On Wednesday 15th November, students from the (year 10) was nearly subject to an amputation of her charity ambassador group baked and iced cakes and lower leg without anaesthetic, whilst Abi (year 11) biscuits as a fundraiser for this years Children in Need. nearly let some of her blood to our knowledgeable The students involved were very independent and enthusiastic cooks! On Friday guide. The students questioned these methods and 17th November, Children in Need, students within this group were involved in expanded their knowledge with the help of our organising various activities ranging from the cake sale, sponsored silences, staff knowledgeable guide. headed back to the centre for a big hot mine and allowed us to go down into the collection, non-uniform day and selling raffle tickets which raised a total of £686. Thursday afternoon After a brisk walk through central London, students Lessons finished at 2pm, the students meal and it was the turn of the next third pit and see what the conditions would Well done Charity Ambassadors! Miss Chikasha & Mr Ali were able to feast their eyes on the World War II war of students to spend their night out in the have been like. Some very knowledgeable gathered at school ready to be whisked off ship HMS Belfast used in the D-day attacks in 1944. wild. ex-miners were able to tell us all about to Wales by coach. After a quick stop to Students also took the opportunity to fit in some their experiences when it was open and stock up on sweets and several songs shopping and sightseeing. After dinner at Planet Saturday how its closure had affected the local sung we arrived at Dolygaer Mountain Hollywood near the West End and a quiz from Mr Saturday started with an exciting trip into communities. After a quick trip to the gift Centre. We were met by our instructors McNeil, it was certainly time for bed! who showed us around, gave us a lovely the woods opposite the centre, Sky One shop it was time to head home to cooked meal and set up one third of the had a film set up to record a new drama Nottingham. The following day the students explored the Science students for a night under the stars. The about witches. The students were able to Museum on Exhibition Way in Kensington - home to A huge thank you to Miss Collins, Mr area is on the Edge of the Brecon Beacons look around the set and even go into the some of the world’s greatest museums. The Science McNeill and Miss Turner for giving up their National Park and is known for having ‘witch’s house’ which was down by the Museum gave the students an interactive experience, weekend and allowing the trip to go Dark Sky Status, meaning it has minimal water’s edge. Soon after the groups were allowing them to immerse themselves in some of the ahead. Miss Boyd light pollution. The clear sky, a mug of hot split again and sent off on their activities. Anti-bullying Week 13 - 17 November world’s greatest scientific legacies. After lunch in St chocolate and a campfire to toast For the mountain groups on the Friday James’ park near Buckingham Palace, Bluecoat marshmallows made for a spectacular this meant a chance to learn some new To help raise awareness for Anti- All of our students made a ‘pledge’ Wollaton students began a walking tour of Central sight. map skills in the classroom then get out GCSE Fieldwork bullying Week 2017 with the theme highlighting what they wanted to London (led by Miss Bryant and Mr McNeil) stopping into the canoes to see if we could spot The Year 10 and 11 GCSE geographers this year being ‘All different, All achieve during the week and ways in off at major attractions such as Parliament Square, Big Friday some of the features we had seen on the have also been out of school and into equal’, students participated in a which they can help promote an Ben and Westminster Abbey. After a wander along the We were up early to get our breakfast then maps. After some great fun splashing Nottingham on the tram to range of different activities. inclusive environment at the Academy. South Bank, we made it to the Florence Nightingale split into four teams for activities. For half around it was time for lunch and to head Museum where students were able to piece together investigate the variation in quality of The aims of these activities It is down to all of the hard work and the group this meant a day adventure out on our final adventurous activity; the life of one of medicine’s most significant women. life around the city. Students were to: inclusive attitudes of the staff and trekking up Pen Y Fan, the highest gorge walking. This involved pulling a investigated The Meadows, West • Empower our students to student team at Bluecoat Wollaton mountain in Southern England and Wales. wetsuit on and investigating a gorge by Students were impeccably behaved and sensible Bridgford, Gamston and Market celebrate what makes them, Academy that we have such a Students were equipped with suitable jumping and climbing around. We saw all throughout the trip with many adapting well to a very Square as part of their compulsory and others, unique harmonious and accepting clothing, a packed lunch and the all- sorts of river landforms and felt the power fast paced city! The students were both a credit to the human geography fieldwork. • Help students to understand environment - thank you all. important OS map. Students investigated of the water, this was a real highlight. We school and to parents and carers. Thank you to how important it is that Miss Bamford the glacial landscapes, the use of water headed back to the centre where we had a We are looking forward to taking Year everyone for making it such an enjoyable trip. everyone feels valued and management through the reservoirs in hot shower, some food and got ready for 11 out in March to complete their included in the Academy, and the area, practiced their map skills and the big geography quiz to see which physical geography fieldwork are able to be themselves, even saw a fossilised beach at the top. All group had learned the most. investigating the Holderness Coast in without fear of bullying students managed to reach the summit of Yorkshire. • Enables us, as staff, to celebrate the 886m mountain with some groups Sunday A big thank you to Miss Collins and Mr what makes us ‘all different, all even managing to bag two more summits The final morning was busy with everyone Birkin for coming along and making equal’ by celebrating difference on the way. The route back was a little searching the centre and looking for their the trip possible. and equality and taking individual more exciting with a descent of the steep belongings to pack. We then headed off to and collective action to prevent and slippery Jacob’s Ladder. We then the Big Pit museum, this is a disused coal Miss Boyd bullying, creating a safe environment at Bluecoat Wollaton Academy believe in yourself, in others, in God Work hard; show respect 4 5 Update Beyond the classroom Update Beyond the classroom Parent Council Meeting Bluecoat Wollaton Academy and Bluecoat Aspley  Wollaton Bluecoat perform at at Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Academy students, staff and alumni took took to the international stage this summer, performing The first Parent Council of the Academic year Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017. was held on Monday 13th November 2017. Performing as The Urban Spaceman Company, the Bluecoat Wollaton and Bluecoat Aspley Academies Items discussed included GCSE team and how it permeates presented an original work, My Second Best Bed, at Venue 53, theSpace@Surgeons Hall (Nicolson Street, results from the summer the ethos of the Academy. EH8 9DW) from August 7th-12th. series, the implications of the I would like to extend a warm recent “official” splitting welcome to any parents to The play explored Shakespeare's life using My Second Best Bed is an original take on some of Bluecoat Academy into Another successful year for Bluecoat become involved in the Parent Shakespeare's words, detailing the story of William the most famous and profound words and stories individual sites, and the role of council, the next meetings are: Teacher Training Bluecoat SCITT BSA & Anne Shakespeare, who are re-imagined and ever created. A review on the BBC website gave the the Parent Council itself. reborn through the narrative. It was first conceived show a four star review, observing the show as “an Tuesday 13th March 2018 Alliance Nottingham Congratulations to the class of 2016 Bluecoat SCITT Alliance for the RSC’s 2016 Dream Playmaking Festival and intense and sometimes dark retelling… this talented Reverend Copeland (Academy and Tuesday 19th June 2018. Nongham uses language from the 38 extant plays penned by young cast portrays the tension between the Chaplain) and Miss Freeman Meetings are from 4.30 – who qualified as teachers this summer. the Bard, as well as incorporating several of his celebrated playwright and his family and wife… (Christian Youth Worker) gave 5.30pm and held in EN01W We wish them all the best as trainees to the demands of the sonnets and fragments of his extended poetry. This comedy and tragedy intertwine with fast paced a presentation on the work of All parents / carers welcomed. they move on to work in their profession in preparation for a innovative new drama played around with notions drama.” the Christian Distinctiveness Mr Cox – Vice Principal new schools, both within the successful career in teaching. I of conflict between the duality of artist and lover, a academies of Archway was unquestionably supported man unable to resolve being the darling of the Mr Mansell Learning Trust, and the wider during the year by course Elizabethan and Jacobean court and London Drama Into Film Festival review writing  region. leaders, mentors and friends." audiences against a desire for respectability and integrity as a husband and father. A number of budding film-makers and film reviewers We would like to extend a “All trainees are really well from Years 7 and 8 had an excellent trip to Cineworld warm welcome to those that supported throughout their Nottingham to watch Spiderman Homecoming as part of the joined our programme in training, it is hard work but it’s Into Film Festival. September this year; we look worth it” Students now have the opportunity to take part in a national film forward to spending the next “I enjoy coming together for our Writer and director Joel Mansell said, “The review writing competition which will be judged by leading film critics. year working with you. training day on Fridays, where students experienced the full and immersive Miss Stark experience of the Edinburgh Fringe; out on the If anyone is interested in the we can share our experiences Royal Mile to drum up publicity for the show, teacher training programme from our placement schools, late night technical rehearsals, running through at Bluecoat SCITT these are and take away excellent advice the city to get from one show to another, and some of the things our and information that we take wonderful audience responses and feedback. Trainees say about our back into the classroom. I’ve We are very proud of what they have achieved Programme! made some great friends too!” and how they represented Bluecoat Wollaton "What a fantastic year! The To find out more about how to Academy, Bluecoat Aspley Academy, and the SCITT course is well structured become a teacher please Nottingham theatre scene overall, and we look and progressively introduces contact [email protected] forward to repeating the opportunity in future years as Bluecoat Drama continues to push the boundaries of what its students might achieve and experience, artistically.”

Bluecoat Wollaton Production For the first time in over 7 years Bluecoat Wollaton Academy will be putting on their own stage production and we are starting big with a full scale musical production of Bugsy Malone. Bugsy is a slapstick musical comedy set in 1929 occupied in sweet talking Blousey Brown, a amongst Gangster warfare in New York: Dandy would be girl singer. With Bugsy's help, Fat Sam Dan's hoodlums terrorise the district, escapes from a frame up but he learns later exterminating undesirables with their new that Dandy Dan's mob have splurged nearly all weapon splurge guns. His rival is Fat Sam his gang... Stacetto, who runs the Grand Slam Speakeasy, Earlier this month we held auditions for but Fat Sam's gang still use old fashioned pies. years 7 to 10 and had well over 50 students Fat Sam engages the help of Bugsy Malone, a  attend. Rehearsals have now started and we look smooth city slicker who recently has been more forward to inviting you to the final performances Miss Stark

believe in yourself, in others, in God 6 7 Work hard; show respect 6 7 Update Beyond the classroom Update Beyond the classroom 33 students will have the skills and qualities Silver Award: Duke of Edinburgh Awards that employers are looking for, but more • Fraser Beck The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is no easy importantly the life skills and a love of the • Benjamin Etheridge Introducing win. It takes participants 6, 9, or 12 outdoors to enhance their lives. • Maya Belle our new months to complete their Award, Please congratulate the students in the list • Andrew Smith depending on the level. below for their impressive achievement of • Amrit Kaur Sandhu Operation School Chaplain… completing their Award. • Emily Moore Revd Annabel Copeland They have to commit to an hour per week Christmas Child WPC DofE Awards achieved so far this • Jill Reid We are extremely blessed this Tell us a little bit about for the 3 sections: volunteering, physical and academic year: • Abigial Blane year to have appointed We have worked in collaboration yourself skill. That is real commitment! That is why Bronze Award: Gold Award: Reverend Annabel Copeland with Samaritan’s Purse who send I love God and showing others many employers such as British Gas and • Paridhi Pande • Alice Clark as our new chaplain, working many shoeboxes filled with gifts by word and actions how AMEY recognise the Award and send their • Keetan Swali across both Bluecoat Aspley to children around the world. We much he loves them. I used to young employees to complete it. be a teacher and was What’s your favourite • Bethany Hampton Many thanks to Jess Wibberley for her expert and Bluecoat Wollaton. are now praying that these boxes At Bluecoat Wollaton I am really proud to ordained as a vicar in 2005. I hobby? • Holly Wan support in the weekly training sessions and will bring some joy to young have the largest cohort ever begin their Annabel has spent the first term have a yellow Labrador called Going on long walks with my • Phoebe Waymark Gary Birkin for verifying each award/ being people during this festive season. Bronze Award this year. This means that the getting to know staff and Layla who I rescued 4 years dog to interesting new places the expert consultant. Mr Garbutt Between Bluecoat Wollaton, students and I am sure I speak for ago. or making my own cards. Bluecoat Aspley and Sixth Form, all when I say, we are so happy Why did you want to work at What has been the best we managed to make 298 boxes, I would like to say a massive well done to the she is here! Bluecoat? thing about working at BLUECOAT ACADEMY students below who completed a 145 mile Coast beating our total last year. A I loved the ethos of the Bluecoat so far? To Coast bike ride for Rainbows. It has been an extremely busy huge thank you to all of our Academy and the diversity of It’s so hard to pick one best 2017 COAST 2 COAST first term, but I think the inspirational students and, to the students. I was excited thing as there have been so highlight for me personally, has their parents, who may have had about working with others many things. One highlight The trip takes 4 days in total to complete, in the UK to do the route from Workington to be the amazing work of our extra items on their shopping being to develop the Christian has been getting to know starting at Workington, going through the to Sunderland! young people in collecting toys, lists recently! Distinctiveness of the school some wonderful staff and Well done everyone! Lake District and the North Pennines to reach stationery, warm clothes and lots and be part of enabling every students, by working together Ms Lacey student to become the best to run Believe Day, Founders the destination – Sunderland’s Poker Pier. Mr McNeill of other items, to make up our - Lead Teacher version of themselves and Day and Operation Christmas WE RAISED Christmas Shoeboxes. Only a few students at Bluecoat have of Christian Distinctiveness discover life in all its fullness. Child. achieved this challenge over the years. £2098.82 THANK YOU ALL FOR This trip has being going for over 14 years SUPPORTINGRAINBOWS and still remains a fantastic trip, with Believe As part of the year 7s transition into Bluecoat life the Christian Bluecoat Academy remaining the only school Day at Distinctiveness team provide a day of activities and reflection on the Bluecoat schools mission statement: Believe in yourself, in others and in God. This year we held our Believe days in October at performances they made in the morning sessions, both our Aspley and Wollaton schools. taking part in a Communion service for the first time at Bluecoat, as well as hearing more about Students had a great time, doing various activities God and having an opportunity to respond to the in the morning which included dance, singing Football tour and Gospel message. ski trips to Spain and even some rapping! It was a wonderful day which helped students Following on from the success of Students took part in team building games and understand what Believing in yourself, others and last year’s Football Tour and Ski activities, learning the importance of working God can look like. together and valuing everyone in the group. trip, two further opportunities to Miss Freeman The day ended with students showcasing be involved in have been - Christian Youth Worker Wollaton and Aspley organised for 2018. The Ski Trip will again visit Bormio in Italy Founders day at Bluecoat whilst 47 students will go to Madrid on On Thursday 2nd November we held our annual Football Tour to pit their wits against Founders Day service for all year 7 students across the Spanish opposition. Aspley and Wollaton sites. Training has already started in The service is a chance for Mr Anderson and Mrs Rowell preparation and it is hoped that both students to find out about the presented the 360 students with trips will provide a unique experience to rich history of the school as well their very own Braithwaite youth see the culture of another country whilst as understand why the bible is bible as a gift from the school to challenging themselves physically in such an important book. them. competitive environments. We welcomed former Bluecoat It was wonderful to see students Information evenings will be taking place student Revd Michael Broadley opening them up and reading in the New Year and if anyone is who shared the impact receiving pages as soon as they had interested in sponsoring the Football tour a bible as a student had on his received them. please contact the PE Dept. life. It was inspiring to see him Miss Freeman Mr Hutchinson with the original bible he - Christian Youth Worker received the many years before. believe in yourself, in others, in God Work hard; show respect 8 9 Update Beyond the classroom Update Sixth Form Bluecoat Academy Widening Participation Programme SIXTH FORM The Widening Participation Programme continues apace this year with workshops at WPC and university A level results success trip days within the Ambition Nottingham and IntoUniversity Programme. leads to further growth! Students at Bluecoat Academy These events provide pupils with additional relevant experience Sixth Form have delivered another and skills to help them secure a place at university in the future. exceptional set of A level results So far this term, there have been 5 IntoUniversity Workshops at this summer, despite the WPC (one for each year group) on themes such as enterprise, challenges of new linear A level communication skills and careers carousel. specifications.

Our Year 9s and Year 11s have also attended Ambition Nottingham These results have shown an increase in University days. the overall attainment of our students, The Year 11 session was intriguingly entitled “The Other Side of including a record number of A* and A grades. University Life” and focussed on what daily life is like whilst to the writing of the personal statement These included Dr Steven Le Comber from studying at university and also how to manage student funding. These results have allowed our students to ensures our students send the highest Queen Mary University of London who Further sessions will continue over the rest of the academic year. take up places on some of the most quality of application. Students wishing to provided a personal statement workshop competitive courses at prestigious choose an alternative career path are well for our year 13 students and offered a For Year 9s, one of the major events is the Careers in Focus Last summer’s event was themed around the creative media institutions. supported by our in house Careers Advisor lecture titled ‘Maths, Murder and Malaria’. workshops which take place in the summer term. This runs over 3 businesses in Nottingham. and all have opportunities for work We also welcomed Professor Mike days and allows our pupils to meet with individuals from a range Mr Fiddimore This continued academic success has led experience. Stephenson, Director of Science and of exciting careers. to a period of sustained growth in number Technology at the British Geological Our current year 13 students are working of students on roll. The 2017 intake has Survey, who presented to all of year 12 on hard on planning their next steps beyond been no exception with over 550 students current geological issues and geology as a Bluecoat Academy. Whether it be Multilingualism: Empowering enrolled, representing an increase of career. nearly 20 % on the figure of 460 in 2016. university, higher apprenticeships or individuals; transforming societies. Over 70% of the total number is due to employment starting in Summer 2018, University applications are a priority for Meet The Tutor Evening 2017 Bluecoat Wollaton Academy workshop in which, amongst Wollaton increased retention of the Academy’s own students are busy researching and many of our year 13 students at present was invited to participate in a other things, we had to year 11 students, with the remainder due applying alongside their year 13 studies. and we have also been fortunate enough two year international communicate with "aliens" and to a yearly increase in recruitment from a With the UCAS deadline fast approaching to welcome representatives from Student research project into try to make ourselves On 6th November 2017, we hosted diverse range of schools, academies and students have been lucky enough to hear Finance England who advised the cohort multilingualism and its understood! The students, an information evening for Year 7 parents. colleges from across the city and county talks from students at the University of on the application process. impact on individuals and Nicole, Sonds, Lidiya and (21 in total in 2017). This successful trend Leicester on ‘Student Life’ as well as the This gave them the opportunity to meet with their child’s tutor societies. Matthew entered into the spirit has been maintained through a focus on Student Finance England on how they will in order to discuss how they have settled into Bluecoat of the project wholeheartedly. be able to fund their higher education. Charity work Wollaton Academy, as well as providing information to help The first session was last the highest standards of teaching and November, and we have The project is a fantastic learning and the associated outcomes that Apart from studying hard, our Sixth them support their child at home. Our early entry cohort have started to recently attended the second opportunity to celebrate the have been achieved in formal Formers are encouraged to be involved receive both offers and interview Five information sessions ran which the parents provided great session. Four students, now in achievements of our examinations. Coupled with this is a in extra- and super- curricular activities. opportunities from their chosen feedback on. These were: Year 8, joined other multi- multilingual students, and commitment to the highest standard of universities and are busy preparing with Already this term, our Sixth Formers across lingual students from three highlight the great importance pastoral care to create a caring • Helping your child with literacy mock interviews. An exciting new task for both sites have donated gifts to fill 28 other City schools to explore of learning languages. We're environment with a highly personalised these students is a mock Multiple Mini shoeboxes to make Christmas parcels for • "What I want to say" and the already thinking about the next approach to student well-being. Helping your child with numeracy Interview (MMI), as well as scenario based the Christmas Child appeal; raised £140+ ensuing factors that might workshop: what makes tasks in coordination with our talented for Children in Need by baking and selling • hinder effective language good or bad. E-Safety Theatre Studies cohort, where prospective cakes and are planning a Christmas Party communication. It was a very University Mrs Bruce medical students will be challenged to for 25+ adults with learning difficulties • Using Go4Schools & understanding data lively and thought-provoking  (Lead EAL teacher) application success! respond appropriately to different from a local support group. • With a dedicated member of staff situations, live with actors. Using Knowledge Organisers & supporting with homework Mr Peel working on student progression, – Vice Principal & Head of Sixth Form The meetings with the tutor gave the parents a chance to talk Bluecoat Academy Sixth Form students through their child’s attitude to learning grades and to discuss have progressed onto some of the most Leading academics any specific questions regarding their child’s first half term at competitive courses and institutions, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy. including Oxbridge, with over 25% of visit the sixth form As part of our enrichment and There was an excellent attendance from parents, tutors and students progressing to Russell Group opportunities programme, this term the staff – all of whom provided very positive feedback!! universities. Sixth Form has welcomed a number of Mr Fiddimore One to one assistance and guidance with presenters into the academy, including the UCAS process, from choosing a course leading university academics.

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