N December 2015 L E onsortium Welcome... CWelcome to the first edition of the Northern Education Consortium (NLEC) newspaper. The NLEC is a partnership of nine educational institutions in that have chosen to work together to improve the edu- cational outcomes for the young people of North Lincolnshire. We work together; sharing and developing outstanding practices, supporting and challenging one another to raise the educational aspirations, achievement and at- tainment of all our students. The NLEC offers an exciting programme of joint enrichment activity and interschool pro- jects, and this newspaper is one example of this. Students from , Huntcliff School, , , St. Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, and Winterton Community Academy all worked together at the ’s School of Journalism to produce this NLEC newspaper. The newspaper is produced in partnership with the NLEC, University of Lincoln School of Journalism (LSJ) and Mortons Print, Lincolnshire’s only inde- pendent newspaper printer. For more information visit: www.theschoolnewspaper.co.uk

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See See Pages Pages 6-8 21-24 See Pages 2-5 See Pages 15-17 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: The Axholme Academy C’etait magnifique! New for September 2015 By Daisy Butler By Eve Jones On Friday 6th November, a lucky handful of students were chosen by Mrs Spencer, On the 2nd September the students Head of Languages, to see the Languages of The Axholme Academy returned to Theatre Company show Onatti Productions school after the summer holidays. in action, presenting ‘Les Garcons’. After catching up with friends we walked I had no idea what to expect but the into a whole school assembly for a welcome performance was impeccable throughout the back for most of us and a special welcome play, the colourful scenery complimented the to the New Year 7’s. Our principal Mr Sellars vivid costumes and they never failed to make the stood in front of the hall and introduced us to audience laugh. I left impressed and eager to see the new teachers starting that day. more. But there was one problem… it was all in First there was Mr Beesley the new head French! of Physical Education, Mr O’Connor a new However, if you don’t speak French, there member of the Science department and Mr is nothing to worry about. The way the Thompson a new member of the English performance, the set and even the costumes department. There was also Miss Dodge who brilliantly explained what was going on was The form leaders at The Axholme Academy was previously a cover supervisor at the enough to keep the audience clued up. school; she now has a new role as a science manner around the academy. leader who would report to weekly meetings teacher. “One thing that does concern me though with information from their forms. I asked the new teachers what they thought is the number of United fans I interviewed two form leaders from Year of the school now they have settled in. Mr in the academy. Eventually, with a little Beesley said, “Yes, I am enjoying teaching at encouragement, I would like to see them all their thoughts were on their roles. The Axholme Academy and certainly enjoying become Doncaster Rovers supporters.” 9 alongTom Brownwith their and deputiesJamie Crane to find are outthe whatform my role as Head of PE. Miss Dodge said “Yes I love my new role leader and deputy of Mrs Hardiment’s form. “It has been a really positive start to at school, I am also learning new things all Tom said, “I enjoy my role as a form leader my time here and the students and staff the time and I really like watching students because it gets me more involved in the school enjoy Science and carrying out different with activities such as sport which I like. impressions of the school were that it was experiments. “My role is to attend to meetings on a have made me feel very welcome. My first a good school that was friendly and had a “The Axholme Academy is a brilliant school Friday and feedback to my form.” positive atmosphere. People seemed happy to work at; I have a lot of friends amongst the Jamie also said, “My responsibilities are to to be here.” teachers. The students are all very nice, polite support Tom if he needs help or to attend the Mr Thompson said, “I am really enjoying and hardworking, what more could I ask for?” meetings if he is ill.” teaching at the academy. It is a very lively After the assembly we all went to our As well as form leaders, the Year 8 sets An action shot from the show and vibrant place to work which helps to forms to receive our year planners, timetables were all going to have a set leader and deputy Blake Auchterlonie, Year 9, shared his and some extra information before we started to do the same thing but in their sets instead. thoughts on the show, “I enjoyed watching the impression of the academy was that it had a show because they were amazing. They were make every day an interesting one. My first very friendly feel to it. The week after on our FYI, A PowerPoint what they thought about their role. both entertaining and educational, so I would “Everybody (teachers and students) made aboutour first what lessons. is happening in the week, we NowI interviewed we have all 8A’s settled set leader back into to find School out me feel very welcome from the start. I was found out that every form in the school was lots have activities have been keeping us busy should’ve made the show a bit longer though.” impressed by the way students conducted going to have a form leader and a deputy form such as trips, roadshows and lots more! definitelyChloe Darley, go and Yearsee them 9, also again. gave Ius think her theyopinions themselves in such a polite and helpful on Onatti Productions, “I thought the show was hilarious, however I wouldn’t go again because A step back in time it wasn’t really my cup of tea. I wish it could’ve William travels to the been in English, too.” By Eve Jones Miss Spencer, Head of Languages, also said, On the 1st October 2015, The Axholme “I would love to see them again and would be House of Commons Academy visited Murton Park which is a interested in getting them in for a performance By Caitlyn Edwards park where history comes to life. with us.” Our history teacher Mr Thorpe along with If anyone is thinking about going to see Onatti In February, Year 10 student William a few other teachers took some of the Year 7’s Productions in the near future your knowledge McCullion was voted for by the young to Murton Park so they could live the day as a of the French language won’t matter because I people of North Lincolnshire to be the Viking, which they were studying at the time. can assure you that you will not be disappointed. area’s Member of Youth Parliament. Mr Thorpe has been taking Year 7’s for The way in which they presented the This means that he holds many roles such what he thinks is almost eight years and this play, with lots of gestures and movement, as campaigning issues and attending events year he took a record breaking 44 students! was very accessible to allow our learners to to make many different decisions. When the students arrived they had a experience language in a real setting. It was very When interviewed, William said “I entertaining, too, which helped the students to basically speak to young people all around engage with the subject. North Lincolnshire and attend UK Youth briefingThey were from then a Viking split into re-enactor groups or on families what Parliament events all over the country. andViking sent life wasoff toreally take like. part in four exciting “Ultimately I do my very best to improve activities. young people’s lives.” The four activities were helping to run Earlier this year, he went to Exeter Above centre: William McCullion a Dark Ages house by cleaning, working University to have his say on which topics he at the House of Commons. with clay to make oil lamps to provide light, thought should be included on the Make Your wage, mental health services for young farming the land and learning how to defend Mark ballot. people, public transport, tackling racism and the village from raiders. The Make Your Mark ballot topics were discrimination and curriculum for life. I asked some of the year 7 students if what was going to be available to be voted Two topics were decided upon, improving they enjoyed their day at Murton Park. Tyler for when the ballots were distributed around mental health services for young people as Nunes said, “It was a very new and exciting secondary schools and colleges in North the devolved topic and tackling racism and experience; the best bit in my opinion was the Above: Students ready for battle Lincolnshire. discrimination as the UK wide topic. Young People who received a ballot form The devolved topic is just for England Katie Whittington then said, “It was Viking village we visited.” alone and the UK wide topic is for the whole something out of the ordinary and was an all felt the most strongly about or what they of the United Kingdom. round great day.” were to tick one of the five topics which they thought needed improving within the area. I asked William what was going to happen Connor Gregory also said “It was a fun day On the morning of Friday 13th November, now that the UK wide topic had been chosen, with role play!” William travelled to Westminster to the he said, “For the following year all of the UK Mr Thorpe added “This really brings House of Commons. MYP’s will be producing material for schools and colleges, running social media campaigns teaches you, if nothing else, you can’t storm the past alive. Living in a Viking long house almost one million young people were and holding various events to raise awareness Whilst there; the five topics voted by and to promote peace and unity.” there is only one room for eating, sleeping and out to your bedroom after an argument - the most important to North Lincolnshire’s William described his experience as being working!” debated to find the one which was, overall, young people with the most valued opinions. wonderful and exciting and well worth the Right: Jessica Baker dressed as a hard work prior to the event! Viking The five topics consisted of the living 2 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: The Axholme Academy European Day of Languages 2015 brilliant activity being held! By Caitlyn Edwards A game of French boules was held on the On Friday the 25th September grass of the front yard in the glorious sunshine approximately ninety pupils from four and games of French bingo, bookmark making and a European map research activity were of our partner primary schools came to held in the main hall. the academy to take part in the yearly The pupils created their bookmarks using celebrated event of European Day of a variety of different vocabulary from the Languages. different spoken languages of the European Since 2001, every year in Europe around people and had great fun colouring their the 26th of September this day has been impressive work in. celebrated! A great amount of pupils from Miss Spencer, the Head of the Languages Althorpe and Keadby Primary School, Crowle department, along with Miss Patrick, another Primary Academy, Eastoft Church of England teacher of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages), Primary School and St Norberts Catholic together organised every aspect of the much celebrated day. come and have some fun whilst learning about thePrimary European Voluntary Day of AcademyLanguages. were invited to Their aim was to help students learn about All the children, in turn, performed their the cultural aspects of the continent we are rehearsed piece of work which consisted of citizens of, especially the language of France either songs or poems to everyone (some even to prepare the pupils who will be moving up including dances and actions!). to The Axholme Academy in years to come as A great amount of effort was put into French is the main language they will learn! Overall, a brilliant day was had by all and organising and performing the children’s Above:Primary pupils gather for an afternoon of fun creations which were presented in a variety of without a doubt; all pupils are sure to of gone different languages! hosted the activities that the primary pupils a rotation system so it was certain that all of away with some new knowledge of Europe Many Year 9 students who attend the having been interactively educated, with many academy voluntarily helped run the event and took part in! The activities were organised in the children got to take part in every single thanks to Miss Patrick and Miss Spencer. Students take over the school for the day!

with alongside Miss Whiting in the Technology By Eve Jones department to see what he enjoyed about On 20th November 2015 students from the day, he said “I had a great day with Miss across the school took part in Takeover Whiting, we helped two classes cook which I Day. really enjoyed.” Takeover Day gives students a chance to Then I asked Miss Whiting what she enjoyed work with members of staff for the day and be about the day she said, “I really enjoyed having involved in doing part of their job. help from the students on Takeover Day. They One or two people are paired with a teacher were very good at assisting me and it was also for the day and shadow what they do; for very good for them to see exactly what I have example they may help teachers prepare for to do on a normal school day. lessons or help them do jobs. In form students “It was nice to see two students take on my volunteered themselves to work with certain role as the teacher and teach a lesson, mark teachers and names were then pulled out of ILT and helped prepare resources. They were a hat. also very good at supporting other students On the day students arrived at school throughout the day with verbal feedback and attended form as usual and then when it stamping and highlighter marking. was time for lesson they went to their paired teacher to start the day. it gives them an insight to what a job involves. Eve“I wantsreally thinkto be it a will teacher benefit and the Istudents think she as out what they enjoyed about the day. Sophia JaquesI interviewed worked withtwo YearMrs 9Childs students in the to findArt enhances her passion and also gives her early department, she said, “I had a really enjoyable experiencebenefits very in wellthe job from role. activities like these. It day my favourite part was not doing any work “Tyler on the other hand was very helpful all day! I did jobs alongside Mrs Childs such as and enjoyed have the extra responsibility and Above: Tyler Adams teaching Maths authority which make help him make future Below: James Ferguson fixing a computer. I also asked Tyler Gomery who I worked decisions with his career path.” re-designing boards and fixing things.”

Ellie Rout at work with front office staff 3 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: The Axholme Academy Axholme North sports centre update BY Lewis Vipurs pool and gym area with weights and treadmills; it will also have a cafeteria which As some of you may know, we are soon can be accessed by students and the rest of the going to start construction of our own community. sports centre on the school grounds. The sports centre will be run by North The plans have been changed since we last Lincolnshire Council and will charge for the published an update on the sport centre in the community no matter whether it’s during summer edition of the AX NEWS. school time or not, and it will cost students The school website has been updated with outside of school time also. The cost is not the latest maps and drawings of the centre and decided at the moment. blueprints are currently being displayed in the Mia Cheeseman says she thinks the sports foyer. Parts of the centre have been relocated. The entrance to the sport centre includes who live in Crowle can walk to the facility widening the entrance and adding a car park withoutcentre will using benefit transport. our school She thinks because others people will where the ATC hut and grass verge is, giving use it and it will be a success. without causing congestion. and the community will use it, he says it will be access for non-school vehicles much easier a positiveLewis Fowlescontribution says it to will the benefit area. the school and the local area as people will not have We are very excited to have the sports centre to travelThe centre so far will for bring leisure benefits facilities. to the Duringschool on our school site. The planning permission to school hours use of the sport centre is free for build it has gone through and we expect a reply students. by late January. The swimming pool in the new sports centre The sports centre will include a swimming We hope to start work in March 2016. Remembrance and Armistice day School Direct BY Mrs Thirsk BY Lewis Vipurs On the 11th November The Axholme (North Lincolnshire Education Consortium, Academy held a two minute silence to aSeptember company sawformed the byvery 7 secondaryfirst of the schoolsNLEC’s commemorate the 97th anniversary of the and 2 colleges including The Axholme ending of the First World War, which started Academy) School Direct trainees starting in 1914. their year long teacher training programmes. Our local cadets known as the 300th Axholme It is important to all schools in the NLEC that Unit turned up in full cadet uniform as a further we develop and recruit high quality teachers and tribute to the lives lost over the 4 years of the First running our own School Direct programmes is a World War. key part of this. Students went around the academy in This year we have 2 trainees for English and 2 registration time selling poppies on behalf of the for mathematics, all who have made a really great Royal British Legion Trust Fund. start to their training. The Royal British Legion provides lifelong We have worked with Hull University to develop programmes which are slightly different serving men and women, veterans, and their but both make the most of what the NLEC has to families.support for the Armed Forces community - Above: Our local cadets alongside Mr Brooks offer. The war ended in 1918 when the countries Our secondary schools are big, small, tall, involved agreed to end the war at the 11th were Bradley Cram, Emily Armitage and Josh Ball. A poem was made to describe and they are rural, urban and our diversity creates a minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the In total, 8 of our cadets attended to hold a two vibrant learning community. Some of our schools 11th month in 1918 and the poppies we wear are minute silence. Bradley said it’s always nice to be are in the middle of towns and others at the end to commemorate one of the deadliest battles in part of the community and has already been to inspiredcommemorate by the poppy. the field and battle by John of the village lane. WW1 history, Flanders Fields. This is supposedly two services in the last few years. McCrae,Here is a an Canadian extract from officer Flanders and Fields… a physician because poppies grew there. The red on a poppy symbolises the blood of collaborative partnership with great subject and Remembrance Day is the Sunday nearest to Between the crosses, row on row, We are now a well-established, strong, Armistice Day and members of our local cadet remembrance by the Americans, not the British. That“In Flanders mark our fields place; the and poppies in the blow sky school peer reviews, joint staff development force attended a Remembrance March in further Christ and they were first used as a symbol of activitiespastoral networks,and an already joint excellent training track events, record inter- in commemoration. Among the group of cadets took place. Scarce heard amid the guns below.” working with other providers to support teacher Poppies grew in Flanders Fields as the fighting The larks, still bravely singing, fly training. Having now made a fantastic start to developing and running our very own teacher training programmes we are looking to the Dahlicious Day future. into exciting throwing lessons with Miss BY Daisy Butler Recruitment is already under way for our October 15th was an exciting day for the Trunchball. 2016/17 School Direct programmes and we are Year 7s of The Axholme Academy for it At the end of the day, the students got the building on the success of the last year. was that time of the year again; it was We are offering places for a much wider show all about Roald Dahl. range of subjects: English, mathematics, biology, Dahlicious Day! opportunityJames Ferguson, to watch Year Puffin7, said Live,“Art with the Miss live If you don’t know what this special event chemistry, physics, design & technology (food/ Childs went well because we painted like systems & control), geography, history, MFL Quentin Blake, the illustrator of Roald Dahl’s (French with Spanish/German) and PE. in aid of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s books.” is all about, Dahlicious Day is a fun-filled day We have received many excellent applications Charity. Also, Darcey Ford, Year 7, said “There was already and in actual fact we have fully recruited It’s also a great way to begin the school year, nothing to improve on the day because I really to our PE course with no further places available. welcoming the new Year 7s and introducing enjoyed it.” We are looking for individuals who share our them to The Axholme Academy. The Axholme Academy raised £67.64 vision of providing a great education for all of our During this annual event, normal lessons towards Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. children including both recent graduates and are transformed into Dahlicious learning I think it’s safe to say that Dahlicious those who are ready to change their career. experiences, educating students about Dahl Day 2015 was another successful day. The If you are interested in training to teach or and his work. Lessons like PE, Tech, Art, activities were fun and educational, the know someone that is then look at the School Geography, History, Science and English were students learnt more about Roald Dahl and it Harley Armstrong wins a golden Direct section of the lead school website www. theaxholmeacademy.com for more details. was all for a good cause. Until Dahlicious Day ticket! For example, PE lessons were made 2016! changed to fit in with the theme of Roald Dahl. 4 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: The Axholme Academy Mable Evening for top students BY Megan Hornsby also available to purchase and top tips for revision techniques and on line websites are As the GCSEs are changing and The communicated. Students who left The Axholme Academy Axholme Academy has set up a new also attend to answer student’s questions as ‘MABLE’ system, it was the perfect time to they are currently experiencing A Level study call students and parents in to a KS3 and and college life. KS4 MABLE evening. KS3 MABLE evening advises students and MABLE students (Most Able) are students helps to supports parents in relation to reaching who have plenty of potential and can reach the the highest GCSE grades in Y11. Maths, English top of the scale if they try their hardest. and Science heads of deptartment deliver this On the 17th September MABLE students session. from KS4 and their parents were invited to an We communicate the importance of staying evening which explained the term ‘MABLE’. on track throughout Years 7, 8 and 9 as well as Teachers explained the term and started giving tips for revision, including resources and to give the Year 10s and Year 11s some advice online support tools. on career options they could take and which MABLE students and parents have been college courses you could do. advised about the new GCSE grading system and They had several colleges shown to them, how the highest grades will be translated to the where they could go and students were given Potential A/A* science students (Left to right: William Allen, Jamie Crane, Eve numerical grades. some insight into what they would learn Jones, Megan Hornsby, Caitlyn Edwards and Lewis Vipurs) throughout their last year here and were given All students at the academy have received students and parents were invited to a talk how to assist and support their children. It lots of encouraging advice about what they can an assembly that informed them about the new about the new GCSE system and what MABLE also advises the importance of GCSE results in achieve. numerical grading system and when they come When asked about the help the evening gave means. terms of college entry on to A Level courses and into force for core and option subjects. her, Rebecca Savage, 10A, said “It helped me in apprenticeships as the benchmark has moved Consequently students feel informed about learning about the colleges and the options I’d changing as now they are altering from letters to from a C to a B in some subjects. JLC also attends the changes and how the reforms apply to them. We were first told about the grades and levels have to take.” numbers. Later, we were also told about MABLE and supports this evening with their Aspire meant and the potential we had during GCSEs. programme and staff.” certain subjects because I used to think I wasn’t Head of Science at The Axholme Academy, During the evening, students and parents ThereforeMABLE they evening feel confidentwas not only about informative the changes for thatShe good later but stated now “ItI know has given what me I can confidence achieve.” in Mrs Seaman, organised this event for the school. visited all option and core subjects to receive theto GCSE parents qualifications. experiencing these new situations, Paired with the KS4 event, KS3 also had a When asked, she said “KS4 MABLE evening information on a subject by subject basis, we call but also for the students. So, overall the MABLE evening however the information had prepares students for studying GCSE courses these subject workshops. successful night left the students and parents changed. This time on the 8th October, the College Roadshowat thepopular highest level (A-A*) with and advises allparents IntroducingSubject specific revision guides areclassical confident for the future aheadmusic of them. BY Megan Hornsby of Year 7 later took part in activities which accompanied the show in class. The Year 7’s at The Axholme Academy were in for a spectacular treat when they performance Firstly, the in school their receivednext lesson. a DVD of the Wednesday 7th October 2015. film They which then they went watched on to thinkagain aboutafter the the visited the Vue Cinema in Scunthorpe on show deeper and began to create pieces of artwork and poems inspired by classical pieces They of went classical to watch music. a film titled BBC ‘Ten music. Pieces’ There which were was famous a film guests comprising including of ten Miss Hardiment, the school’s music Christopher Eccleston introducing the pieces teacher, hopes that it will encourage our and visuals. They paired them together to younger students to look into classical music give you something to watch while listening. more as each piece has a story. When asked, Samuel Walker, 7B, said “I She also hoped that the year would be found the show interesting and it got me a inspired by the genre and they will look at it little more interested in classical music. in a different way than some do now. Overall, the Year 7’s witnessed an exciting classical music in a different way.’ “I think it will definitely make me look at Year 9 students trying out the music stall changed the minds of some of our younger exciting look into classical music, the classes students.yet an informational film which has really Along with the film which gave them an BY Megan Hornsby stall which was home to digital technology. There was a computer with a fun, playable On the 10th November, Year 9 students game on, another laptop where you could at the academy were visited by the North control a robotic arm, and there were two Lindsey College with a roadshow. pieces of technology which clipped onto a During Period 5 for 9A and 9L and Period 6 phone, giving you a look into virtual reality. for 9B and 9S, the year group went down to There was also a popular travel and the main hall to take a look around at several entertainment stall which was giving away different courses we could take if going to balloon animals and an animal care table North Lindsey. where you could hold a stick insect. All of When walking into the hall, we were them, however, had plenty of advice to give. greeted by many different opportunities. When asked about what he thought about Each table was representing a different the roadshow, Blake Auchterlonie, 9A, said course at the college which was an option “I found it very fun and exciting and it was a after leaving school. On each stall, there was a fun activity, a each course at the college.” booklet giving some information and advice greatDaniel help Booker,in finding 9A, out also what stated I can “I do found with on the course and some small cards telling the session really interesting and fun as you useful information about the jobs you can go could play games like Connect 4. I also think on to do after the course. it helped greatly when thinking about what I This was very helpful in seeing certain want to do after school.” information about a job like the average So, it seems like the North Lindsey College Roadshow was a great success in helping the students of Year 9 gain some ideas about what Above:The BBC Ten Pieces logo wagesOne and stand whether which people was very are popularself-employed, was a careers they would like to enter. full-time or part-time. 5 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Frederick Gough School Overcoming Challenges Trip of a lifetime

In the six week holidays, when you were By Alice Lidgard sitting at home lazing around, Miss Frank lin was embarking on a great journey to at 4pm; this excludes the compulsory two China. Miss Franklin, English teacher, vis- ited Qinhuangdao and taught in its school. day. These students were so set on the goals hours after-school study they have to do each Before doing this, Miss Franklin visited Bei- they had to achieve in the future they were jing for a few days, facing many new challeng scared of failing and were extremely shy. One - of the goals Miss Franklin had to achieve was the air in Beijing was thick with smog, making- to make the students feel comfortable and es. Her first obstacle could not be overcome; Above: Miss Franklin with her number one class of Qinhuangdao. day tasks. After doing this, she pursued with many it more difficult than usual to do simple every- otherconfident tasks in sheher class.had to complete. These in cluded teaching for seven days with only “I foundThe next it hard task but was the eating food - was an essential delicious, skill al one day off then starting again with another- Climbing the business ladder though-she struggled some awith little using strange.” chopsticks Miss andFranklin said, six days’ hard work. This was excruciating was only just starting to learn a little Chinese- work for teachers, especially those not used Could Frederick students be running so reading the menu was hard; most of the to it. She was also unable to use the internet, new big businesses? That’s the ques By Alice Lidgard which is essential for a teacher, and she also time, she took a little lucky guess. Thankfully tion. A group of Year 10 students has suffered from illness but carried on regard she did not manage to encounter any Yellow - inquirer and team worker, which put them less. joined together in the hope of being the dunk snail! aheadskills such when as applying self-time for manager, jobs. They independent also learn However, despite these challenges and- next big business and taking the world When reaching the school, Miss Franklin to solve problems, be organised and manage tasks that Miss Franklin had to overcome, by storm! was overwhelmed by how dedicated, hard money. working and persevering all the students were. she left with the feeling of success from mak Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading char This group is dedicated, giving up free time- The school in Qinhuangdao was the top school- ing memories for life and the pride of affect ity that empowers young people and their once a week and also outside school time. On in the area, obviously being very popular and ing other people’s lives positively. It proves- business skills. It aims to make business rel- Wednesday 9th December, they visited John extremely large. the greater the obstacle the more glory in- evant to the lives of young people, sparking overcoming it! - their energy and enthusiasm and helping nances and construct business plans, helping them discover their individual talents. Leggott College to learn how to manage fi- The children started at 8am and finished them to be more professional and thorough. Frederick Gough’s business, made up of Their business, Tweeat Baskets, is opening year 10 students, is split into two sections: a trade stand in Asda Scunthorpe next Sunday, Let’s talk about Nightclub one promoting small businesses on Face hoping to sell their very own homemade gift book and Twitter and one selling handmade baskets. You can help this business to strive by What was Nightclub? A question to which By Aidyn McGuigan - the answer has been unknown for weeks! hamper baskets. buying a gift basket. Not only are you helping Scattered around school were posters ad that Nightclub could be based around the Not only does this group earn their own a small local business, you’re buying a great vertising some sort of event which happened drama department and it may have been money, it also means they have great skills to present your family will surely love! on the 2nd of December this year. The only- a production but most people have had So don’t delay, buy today. clue given in the mystery of the Nightclub was completely different opinions, from school the picture of a black and white man, with the sleepovers to under 18’s club nights. add to their CVs. By participating, they use words, “You do not talk about nightclub”. So what clues did the staff give us? None! Freddie’s Student Voice We asked many students and teachers Their answer is always the same: “We about what they thought Nightclub was. can’t talk about Nightclub”! Most of them were clueless and said that What was all the fuss about? What was School Council is Frederick Gough’s way By Lois Rumbles they had no idea about what it was. Nightclub? of listening to pupils’ ideas about how to Nightclub was an event set up for year Some students gave a short idea of what it improve school life. areas of school life that have been discussed could be. Marianne Berry (year 8) suggested 11 students at Frederick Gough. It involved It has listened to many ideas from students alongside these main issues. that the Nightclub was to do with the youth outside speakers providing motivation and and teachers and debated them at meetings Some School Council members have spoken club, open to year 11, on the east of the school inspiration in the build up to their mock and which are held every half term. to their peers during form time, explaining grounds. Recently, issues around food have been other issues discussed and the outcome. Over the past few weeks, the youth club Almost 200 year 11 students and staff at debated. Students responded with helpful Pupils told us what they thought about the has appeared to have been ‘done up’ and it has tendedfinal exams. the event, which took place between suggestions. Some problems related to caused suspicions throughout the school. 3.45 and 6pm on Wednesday 2nd December- canteen food, time needed to order food, “It’s important we have a School Council so the Another student, Elizabeth Blain, believes After an introduction from Mr Lawrance, prices and vending machines with healthy pupils’School Council.voices are Millie heard, Van andGils, wea member, can improve said: students were divided into two groups options. the school by letting members of staff know – some went to hear about a new and ex The School Council has addressed these what’s good or bad in the school.” citing maths revision app, Pixl Maths, and issues, come up with solutions and explained She added: “Members debate ideas some to hear how ‘mindfulness’ can help- how each one would affect the school. successfully. Mrs Stevenson asks them to with stress and motivation levels and fu The time for ordering food will stay as it is ture success. (students have until 10am to order their meal write any ideas on how to improve the school, - Motivational speaker Claire Lomas, who on the machines). and they write on sticky notes anonymously. was paralysed from the chest down in a Students are urged to use all machines in She reads them out and we discuss how they horse riding accident and has gone on to each block so there isn’t a long queue for one would impact the school or whether we should ski, ride a motorbike and walk the London machine. More machines will be bought and take it to Mr Lawrance.” Marathon, spoke to the whole year group placed around the front of the school. Other members agreed with this, adding and staff about what kept her going and Lowering lunch prices could mean quality that the School Council is a vital part of our being affected. The canteen gets a £97,000 school. Mr Stiles raised an interesting point Students listened intently and were school subsidy per year, so paying less could about School Council: about self-belief and positivity. keen to ask interesting questions after the mean quality will be compromised. “I don’t think it is public enough. For it to be speech. Year 11 student Emmie Grice said Nick Parker (in charge of food orders) will afterwards, “That was so good!” be coming to discuss more food options for know who’s on it and who’s actually working Following the activities, students were those who want more variety. towardseffective makingand have the an school influence, better. people need to treated to pizza, chips and curry served to Healthy option vending machines will be “It has vast potential, but it isn’t using that them by their teachers! trialled in the canteen soon. They will offer potential yet.” He believes that if students For the next few weeks, will be everyone healthy snacks and water. are more aware of what the School Council Mr Dalton refused to reveal the se- talking about Nightclub! crets of Nightclub These are just a sample of complaints that does and has done, then it would have a huge have been addressed. There are many other

6 influence on the school to improve it. Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Frederick Gough School What To Watch Out For A Christmas Cracker! We say “Bonjour” and Frederick Gough School always makes sure By Millie Van Gils and Lois Rumbles to have the students and staff in a festive “Hola” to Onatti Actors mood around Christmas time. a cheeky glass of sherry! The school band pro There are many activities and events that vides music for their time there, and also a se the school arrange, like the Christmas concert, lection of jolly carols, which staff, students and- Talented actors from Onatti Productions By Millie Van Gils drama productions, the Old Folks’ Party and of guests alike love to sing along to. Guests are then- came to Frederick Gough School to pre course the Christmas dinner! transported home full of Christmas cheer! form two plays, one in Spanish and the girlfriend again. With hesitation, she invites The Old Folks’ Party has been a long standing On the 15th of December, the Christmas con other in French. - tradition at Frederick Gough. Every year in De cert arranged by the music department will take Onatti Productions are a company that night of playing and eating, the two boys feel him to stay and help baby-sit. After a tiresome cember, the school invites retired people from place in the auditorium after school. Many mu- sends professional foreign actors to perform the community to a Christmas Party, hosted by- sic groups will take part in the performances: in schools to help with students’ understand bysitting two boys! sick and Natalie finds that she has been ba- eager Year 11 volunteers. So far, 56 Year 11s Taiko drumming, Choir, Lads Aloud, Jazz band,- ing of the two languages. Students from Win The plays were a great experience for the have volunteered and the year group has raised Senior band and so many more! There will also terton and the Axholme Academy also joined- language students because they saw the ac over £120 for the afternoon. Those invited usu in for the French play, Les Garcons. - - ally come from residential homes and the lo there will be a drama production performed by The Spanish play was called ‘Primera Cita’; dents an insight into speaking and listening to tors acting in their first language. It gave stu- cal community via transport provided by the- thebe a year raffle eights with arranged amazing by prizes. Miss Newsum.Adding to this this translates to ‘First Dates’. The play was people in a different language. school. This year, many grandparents have been- This year Frederick Gough is also introduc about two teenagers, Maria and Carlos, get invited. Year 11 volunteers tend to their needs ing Christmas Jumper day, where pupils and and entertain them with singing, dancing and staff alike will put on their most embarrassing- - (the best part) a game of bingo. Retired party Christmas Jumpers to raise money for charity Mariating ready faced for wardrobe the night malfunctions of their lives and - theirCar goers are treated to food prepared and served and spread the cheer! first date. But getting prepared was not easy, by year 11 food technology students and even Merry Christmas! The crowd was very involved, helping Maria- los tried to shave his face for the first time. shaving foam Carlos should use. choose‘Les herGarcons’, outfit which and deciding translates how to much‘The Boys’, is about a girl named Natalie babysit ting for Mr and Mrs Dulin while they go out to a fancy dress party. Everything is going well- for Natalie and the two year old Bruno, but

boyfriend, has interrupted the quiet evening Actors from Onatti Theatre performing hesoon has the planned unexpected to plead arrival with of Natalie Tristan, to her be hisex- ‘Primera Cita’ The jolly scene at last year’s Old Folks’ Party Gangsta Granny Grooves In Adventures In Amalfi On the 18th By Aidyn McGuigan Mr Lawrance joined teachers and stu year 8 students travelled to the recently By Lois Rumbles dents when they visited the Bay of Naples refurbished Baths November, Hall in a Scunthorpe coach-full to of I spoke to Mrs Thomas, who went on the this October. It turned out to be an excit- watch the panto performance, Gangsta ing and wonderful experience for them Granny. Students assembled at school at Gangsta Granny was a memorable experience all. - The students and teachers even walked up 6:15pm to board the 6:30pm bus. trip, about the benefits of the trip to town. which was great at showing students “that lit Setting off at midnight on the 23rd October Gangsta Granny is about a young boy, Ben, erature can be adapted”. and landing in Naples hours later, they stayed brilliant and interesting experience for those who visits his grandma every week. She is so - Mount Vesuvius! Overall, this was definitely a Mrs Thomas suggested that seeing a per in Piano de Sorrento Hotel. who went. boring, or so he thinks! But the boy has a rethink when his granny as well as with speaking and listening. - a popular coastal town in Southwestern Italy. once more and went to visit a cheese factory. turns out to be a treasure trove of secrets. On the final day, they travelled to Sorrento formanceThe pantomime in real life canrevolves help withlargely confidence, around NextOn the day first they day visited they travelledHerculaneum, to Sorrento, a town The book was very detailed and, of course, which was nice but nothing in comparison to literature and drama, showcasing a range of some changes had to be made to turn it into a whatThey awaited also toured them… around the Amalfi coast, play, but still staying as realistic as possible! skills from the professional actors and ac Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town, overshadowed by Mount Vesuvius. While walking around Sorrento, Mr Law For example, in the scene where the pair tresses. rance squealed in excitement as they saw were climbing through the sewerage, the - It also tackles more serious topics, such as destroyed by pyroclastic flows from Mount none other than Paul Hollywood, the celebrity- water had to be replaced with a blue ribbon, place to visit. illness and death but in a sensitive way. Vesuvius, so it was an exceedingly interesting which still gave the effect of water. Students and teachers went on a three The play was very emotional at times. It hour tour around Pompeii, a vast archaeologi alongside Mary Berry. This certainly made the was a great play which suited the year 8 age cal site in southern Italy. tripchef evenwho judgesmore eventful on The Greatfor them British all! Bake-Off group and, though there were a few adult Pompeii is famous for the story of how it- jokes some pupils didn’t understand, there was buried by ash and pumice, a rock that tired but enthused teachers and students ar was a wacky, immature humour to it that they forms in volcanic eruptions, after a cata rivedThe back trip at finally Frederick came Gough to an around end and 1am. the loved. The moral throughout the play was “to Mrs Stevenson noted that, “The kids behaved- respect others” explained Mrs Thomas who also destroyed Herculaneum. - brilliantly; it was well worth going!” strophic eruption from Mount Vesuvius that recommended the play. Mrs Wilkinson also saw it with her son Wil liam (aged 8). She said it was great for all ages because of the humour but also the touching- nature of the plot. William thought it was fun and his mum said it made her miss her own grannies! Although the theatre company has now

Pupils touring around A serene view from the hotel storymoved should on, anyone take out interested the book infrom finding their outlo more about this humorous yet heart-breaking - cal/school library - it’s well worth a read. 7 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Frederick Gough School Freddie’s Sporty Students Cross Country Success

On Wednesday 2nd December, the best 8 runners from years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will By Danny Bell compete against all the other schools in the district at Central Park. Years 8 and sive success in his running and going from 9 will run together and years 10 and 11 strength to strength, so don’t be surprised to see him in the GB Team or crossing the line in will run together. In the students’ P.E lessons, a course was In the Lincs League, which included 4 races, Lukefirst place came in in the 1st Olympics place, winning in the near all fourfuture! of had to run the 2 mile course in the quickest the 4.5k races. He had similar success in the set out around the school field and students time possible. The fastest people in the year West Yorkshire League, coming second in all were chosen to represent the school and the of these 4.5k races. In the National League last House Winners of the event county in a cross country race around Central year, he came in 18th place against the best of Park. The top 10 runners in each race will go the best in the country. Finally, Luke partici on to represent North Lincolnshire and race pates in the weekly 5k Parkrun around Cen against other counties in the next round of the tral Park, every Saturday morning at 9.00am- Cheers for Tennyson and Wesley! competition, for which the venue is still to be and it’s just you against the clock. All you have- chosen. to do is register online and run around the Cheerleading is originally an American By Alice Lidgard However, Frederick Gough School is not park, whatever your pace, and it’s absolutely tradition, but Frederick Gough decided to lacking in cross country success already! Oliv free. Luke’s fastest time for the 5k course is 16 embrace a new event offered to students. in joint 1st. The two winning teams performed ia Burton (Year 11) came 3rd in the 4 mile, un minutes 50 seconds. On the 16th November, students joined to again with great enthusiasm, pleasing the der 17, Scunthorpe and District Cross Coun- Both Olivia and Luke are members of gether in houses to create a winning routine. crowd. try race earlier this month. Also, Olivia ran in- Scunthorpe and District Athletics Club and They rehearsed for nine days, giving up- Could this cheerleading event being the the Cleethorpes Cross County in October and- train on the track of Quibel Park to build their all their break times to spend their time with speed and stamina, preparing for the big com their houses, building skills, great dances medals, in 4th place. She also ran in the Eng petitions. and most importantly having fun! This event first of many? finished the 3.5 mile course just outside the - lish school’s race last year and hopes to do the Good luck to Olivia and Luke in their up proved to be a great success! - same this year. coming competitions and to those running for On the day of the competition, the cheer - Luke Stonehewer (Year 9) has had mas the school team! leaders had one more run through and sat down ready to perform. Marianne Berry- - (Tennyson) and Elizabeth Blain (Newton) said, “I really enjoyed working in our teams; it’s fun to work with different people and different types of dancer. On the day we per formed, there were a lot of people there but that didn’t scare me I’m used to performing- with crowds.” After working up to this day, the cheerlead ers were rather excited and nervous about performing but they went out there with- smiles on their faces, performing tricks, splits, stunts and motions. When each team had performed, most teams sat down with adrenaline running through their veins waiting for the results… Brilliant performances from the stu- Esteemed judge, Mrs Curry, placed Harri dents who took part. son 3rd, Newton 2nd and Tennyson and Wesley - Cross Country Competitors before their race Football Round-Up Table Tennis Tournament Years 8, 9 and 10 all won their respective Scunthorpe and District 6 a side tournaments. Year 7 won their League and are currently undefeated in the District Championships. On Friday 27th November a group of By Danny Bell Frederick Gough students travelled over the water to Hull to participate in a table tennis tournament. at the event, considering the stiff competi The competition, which was held at St tion they were up against, but unfortunately - Mary’s College, had age group categories didn’t do enough to advance to the later of under 13 girls, under 13 boys, under 15 stages of the competition. girls and under 15 boys, with the best play With an increase in popularity for the ers from around the area coming together to battle for the title of best table tennis- sport, the school is doing more to get people county. interested. Table tennis is sometimes the There were players at the competition subject of P.E lessons and every Thursday who have played for England and are train after school, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, an ing for the Olympics. England national coach sets up in the new Frederick Gough took eight students to- auditorium and teaches budding table ten play against several rival counties from the nis players all the shots, serves and tactics area, with a chance of progressing through - to the next round of the competition. The necessary to become successful at the grow team of students who went did a great job ing sport. The winning Year 7 team - 8 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Huntcliff School

Page created by students Georgia Hooton and Mia Connor, from Huntcliff School Art can open many doors Art at Huntcliff School opens doors for the home. This chunk of work heavily contributes to future, from a detailed still life to a simplis tic lino print. The 10 hour exam has a range of 14 ques your final grade. Art develops your creativity and gives you- - the tools for thinking outside the box. The chal scriptions. The exam is stretched over 2 days, so tions to choose from and requires 8-12 tran- lenging GSCE art course starts in Year 10 with an time is of the essence and every minute counts. intricate still life topic as an introduction to the- course ahead. Art also has its peaks, which involve an ar

York are two trips that are available to you as an- artray student,of educational and the trips joys abroad. of these Venice trips and will New en tice you further into the eternal pathway of art. This course also expects an incredible- amount of dedication and perseverance – two

tasks in future jobs. You can adopt appreciation Girls’ Spanish netball tour skills which can benefit you greatly within throughout life as well as pieces and writing as Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 went on a trip to netball training which was the most enjoyable theof your creativity work, required which can develops develop the confidence way you Spain in the Easter holidays of 2015. The session so far, playing matches against one an think and how to think outside the box. trip was led by Miss Hyslop, the girls’ PE other. The last of our four training lessons was The course involves a large amount of - teacher. the most nerve racking as it was the last one coursework, which requires you to complete at We went by coach and ferry which took before the tournament. around 25 hours; the excitement meant that it The tournament day, where each year didn’t feel that long, although some wouldn’t group tried their hardest to succeed against agree. Once we had got there, each one of us the opposing countries, was highly anticipat found our room and started to settle in and ed. Whilst we didn’t win every match, we all School updates and - embrace the warmth and the beautiful land had a great time playing as a team in a beauti scape Spain had to offer and we took our ful place. - - we went exploring the village that our hotel- ing.We Early finished the next our morning, netball tour we byheaded going home back other new additions wasselves in towith the ourhotel’s representative, beach. For the ending first night,up at Recently, we have made a few changes within our school to make it a safer and happier into the village where we spent our first even- an arcade. from an unforgettable trip. place. Lockers our netball sessions, led by 2 netball coaches. On the first full day we had the first two of as it can be a safe place for their bags and belongings to be stored! ness and team exercises. SchoolWe have Times had lockers fitted in our English and Media Centre; this will benefit students greatly It was Our 2 secondhours and day intense, was spent as it inas Barcelona,mainly fit- Also at Huntcliff, we have made slight alterations to our school times and extended Periods where we had a thrilling shopping trip! That evening was pirate themed with many minutes of their precious lunch break. members of the group joining in and dressing one,Security two and three by five minutes, however to some controversy as it meant students lost five up as pirates. However, some wished they Another new addition is to protect our school even more! We have had protective security hadn’t when they realised they were walking fencing put around the school to make our premises feel extra safe! to the netball tour disco! Newly installed is our locks on the doors to each building entrance! We now require a key fob Our third day consisted of our third hour of to enter our extra safe and secure school! Teacher interview with Miss Barbato When did you start working at What item would you take if you Huntcliff school? Art teacher reveals (almost) all were marooned on a desert island? June 2006 A knife. in the future? Malta and Italy to go see my family What school did you work at before It is a challenging job, but worth it Where did you grow up? and eat real pizza! What do you want for Christmas? coming to this school? when the pupils achieve. Scunthorpe and in Italy. A giraffe, a real one or go to Disney Markworth College, Derby, for 2 years What do your parents do? land in Florida. - and Cleethorpes. Why do you enjoy your job? What’s the naughtiest thing you did Mum is a health care assistant, my dad I love art and love it when pupils cre in school? is a retired steel worker. What is your favourite thing about What qualifications did you need to ate something they never thought Nothing, I was an angel. Christmas? become a teacher? they could do. Also, when they have- What’s your best talent? Lights, hot chocolate and cuddles with Nine GCSEs or more involving English the light bulb moment when all their What did you want to be when you Talking and drawing . the family. and Maths. learning falls into place. were growing up? Fashion designer or art teacher, I have What do you think you were worst What do you like to eat on Christ- Why did you specifically want to be- Why do you enjoy the field that you done both. at? mas day? come a teacher at Huntcliff school? are working in? Singing and if someone tells me I can’t Huntcliff had great reputations, pupils I love everything about it, textures, What do you like to do in your do something I will do the opposite! seemed happy, the life and atmos emotions and getting weird in paint spare time? IfCornetti- you were cones in filled a Christmas with cream. panto - phere was good. makes me happy. Spend time with my twins and draw. What do you see yourself doing in mime, which part would you play - the future? and why? What advice would you give to stu- Where were you born? Where do you like to go on holiday Art moderator for GCSE exams. I would play the Wicked Witch of the dents wanting to become teachers Scunthorpe and why? West so that I can be evil. 9 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Huntcliff School Variety is name of club game At Huntcliff School they have By Jamee-Leigh Barker-Fraiwald a variety of clubs running at lunch and after school to en courage students to develop encourages students to go to the students make new friends and it different interests and learn to- clubs every week and practise in is guaranteed to be great fun. stay committed to activities. hope that they will win. The scrab Teachers have recently come up The school regularly checks ble club is a great idea because it with a club for this term: a Christ improves the students’ literacy- that the clubs they run interest mas Knitting Club. I know, strange skills, therefore it helps them with - the students and regularly add right? But it is surprisingly popular their school work too. amongst the younger years, es more clubs that the students A new club that has just been in pecially the girls. It is held in ICT would enjoy. troduced is a football club held at 3 every Thursday lunchtime and- The most regularly attended lunchtimes for years 7, 8 and 9. Mr- is open to everyone in the school. clubs are the chess and scrabble Hammerton is running this club clubs held in the resource centre at with two year 11 students. Foot Teachers will teach the students lunchtimes. Mrs Finch, the librar ball is a well loved sport and the how to knit and cross stitch and ian, holds chess and scrabble tour new football club will attract a lot- all materials are provided. This is a naments every year; this keeps the- of the students who will most de wonderful idea because being able students interested and gives them- to knit is a skill that once learnt, is the sense of competition that they - never forgotten and it’s also a great like. Having the tournaments also andfinately active bring and alongit will theiralso help friends. the skill to have. This club will help them stay fit Student praise Charity Christmas tree At Huntcliff, teachers love to give stu By Jamee-Leigh Barker-Fraiwald dents as much praise as they can. By Chloe Foster At the end of every term, pupils have- At Hunctliff School they do a lot of char awards ceremonies, that families can at an award. This is another way of teachers ity work all year round, especially clos tend, where they are able to go and collect telling students and their parents just how er to Christmas. - - much they appreciate their hard work. All charity work is done to help sup- the teachers telling them they have worked However, the praise doesn’t stop even port multiple different Charities all over hardcertificates in a particular and small subject. trophies Not as only a way that, of when pupils leave Huntcliff. During Novem the world. By donating money to different- but if a pupil has done particularly well in a ber 2015, a special evening of celebration charities, the school is teaching the students subject, the head of that subject can send a took place to recognise the achievements- how much a small amount of money can af postcard home. If you have done something of past students. Every year, a special GCSE fect different people. It also teaches the stu to impress a teacher during class, they are awards evening is held, which is an opportu dents how to be generous and kind towards- allowed to put a merit on the system. Par nity for the Year 11 students who have just others. - ents and other teachers are able to view how left, to meet up with their friends and former- The students and teachers at the school many merits a particular child has. Then,- teachers, and come see all the achievements recently took part in Operation Christmas during the award ceremonies, the students that were made by the pupils who complet Child where they filled up and sent shoebox with the most merits on the system will win ed their GCSEs over the summer. es full of different necessities and toys to the - less fortunate children in the countries who- have been involved in natural disasters or war. Every form in the school put together as many shoeboxes as they could before the 26th November when they were collected and then distributed around the world. Also, this year for Christmas the students at the school are going to be donating money to local cancer charities instead of sending Christmas cards to their friends. The way they are going to be doing this is by putting Christmas charity tree money in an envelope and attaching it to a tree in reception. At the end of the term, all the money on the tree will be donated to a cancer charity. pay £1 (or more if we wanted). Both teach ersneeded and tostudents do was participatedcome in non-uniform in helping and to English certificate, from the award ceremony. raise money for Children in need. All pupils raise money for Children in Need. - Huntcliff also had a non-uniform day to New school security system This September as the students However, not everyone is in fa returned to Huntcliff School, a By Chloe Foster vour of this action. Some students whole new security system had feel that they are imprisoned, but- been implemented to make sure other students feel happier as it key fobs, door release buttons and makes them feel safe because no all the students and staff were as plemented includes six-foot gates, safe as possible. key pads. The large gates go across one can get into the school and the front of the school. This makes The new system, implemented wander around as they please. sure that no one can get in and no to heighten security, also ensures Most parents/carers feel that one can get out unless they have that all the pupils get to their les the new security is a good idea; sons on time. If children are late, permission. The gates get opened they know that the gates would they won’t be able to get onto the- every morning ready for the stu Hunctliff site without going via re dents to come into school and every night after school they get opened- and that the school has taken these open if the fire alarm was activated ages every child to get to school on- so people can get out of the school measures in order to increase the time.ception to sign in first; this encour- grounds. Apart from that, the gates safety of their children. .are in safe New security gates The security that has been im remain closed. hands.

10 - North Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: John Leggott College A day in the life of a JLC student Creative writing? Experience a day in one of the best colleges in the county Never heard of it. But I wish I had... BY Zack Leader John Leggott College in They say your school days are the best Scunthorpe. days of your life, and when you get to BY Kieran Johns college, you agree. We expected A Levels I know what you’re thinking. Creative to be a step up from GCSE, but we didn’t realise how big a step we were going to course? Well, if you’d asked me a year take. It’s such a big step, we’re practically ago,Writing? I can What’s honestly that? say Is thatthat an I’d A-Level never doing the splits. Yet we college students heard of it. But I’m so glad I have now. As a year 11, I’d always planned to go get good grades. to John Leggott, Scunthorpe. I studied hard, revised until my eyes were physically fightA good through college in a always desperate helps; attempt it makes to repulsed by the idea of words. Ugh, I shiver that step a little easier to take. John Leggott thinking about it. But after making it is, without a doubt, one of the best colleges through my exams and struggling through in the county. The students are happy, and the average teenager troubles – love, parties it shows in their grades. So, you’re probably and casually crying in a corner over my wondering, “I wonder what a day in the life GCSE results. But regardless, I made it. of a John Leggott College student is actually Now, here I am living the dream! Or like?” Well, wonder no more. at least as much as I can until I become a It’s Monday. Probably the worst day of the week. You have 3 lessons and a free. Your handed in, and you go through a master plan you’re actually interested, and having a good But until then, John Leggott will do. I came alarm disturbs the silence of the morning, and on how to get it done over lunch. You reach time in the lessons at JLC. tomulti-billionaire Leggott with a with view. wads A vision. of cash A goal.to burn. My you reach to turn it off in a sleepy haze. You the bus stop in the nick of time, and simply Two lessons later and it’s time for lunch. aim was to leave Leggott with top grades force yourself out of your cosy bed, which is step on to the bus, waving your card at the With not one, but two canteens to eat in, and go on to become an English teacher. The always more comfortable in the morning than there’s plenty of space. With a variety of subjects I chose were English Literature, it is at night. Stomping like a zombie through college: free bus travel. English Language, Psychology and History. foods to choose from, you can’t go wrong, the hallway, you make it to the bathroom, driver as you stroll past. Another benefit of After a month, the only lesson I was still and will never get bored of eating the same towel in hand, and stumble into the shower. seat and place your earphones into your doing was History. Kind of. I realised that If you can stay upright in the shower without ears,You obviously. plop down Earphones on your semi-comfortable aren’t going to old stuff. Unless you’re like me, and just feast the two English subjects were far too much leaning against the wall for a rest, you know be placed into your nostrils, are they? As the on chicken and chips. With plenty of time to pressure and work and I didn’t have enough today won’t be so bad. catch up with mates, you feel refreshed and time to focus on my other subjects. I decided Your shower is complete, and your teeth actually hear the song you’re trying to listen ready to go back to lesson. Unless, of course, to take English Combined instead for a nice bus fills, your music gets louder, so you can to, instead of the loud mouth 3 rows in front. you have a free. Free periods are what college mixture of the two. Psychology was not now replaced with the casual cold feet stroll. You arrive at college and make the short walk students crave. A whole hour and a half off to Steppingare brushed. out of a The hot shower pre-shower is like stumblesunbathing is the window too. In came Creative Writing as study by yourself or with friends, and with in the Antarctic: it’s freezing. You return to through facebook on your phone, and wait amind-reading random choice. as I expected so that went out your room, open your cupboard and have a forto reception,the appropriate where time you to takego to ayour seat, lesson. flick a few breaks in between. There are so many I had never sat in a Creative Writing brief glance at the relic that is you old school 30 likes and 5 shares later, it’s time to go to places to study, but my selected area is ‘The class, nor had I ever known it was an uniform. The blazer hangs waiting for the day lesson. A fantastic feature of John Leggott, Portal’. It’s basically just one big computer suite, and is relaxing and a pleasant place to went for it. What’s the worst that could still hangs proudly. You smirk as you choose arrive. study. A system that JLC has is Study Plus. This happen?A-level. ButAnd on as theit happened advice of – my nothing gut, I yourwhere attire it is for worn the day again, ahead. and Nice the shirt, clip-on jeans, tie nothingYou arriveis too difficultat your to lesson,find when ready you firstand is a session, or two, selected by yourself that really? The group was insanely friendly, prepared to be taught by some of the best must contain study, and you must sign into You make your move down the stairs, teachers in the country. When you tell that session in a dedicated area, chosen by lanyardsmart shoes. hung College around certainly your hasneck its andbenefits. bag somebody who’s still in secondary school becamefull of laughs, my favourite hard-working lesson, and slowly,extremely my you. An effective way to get you studying. dangling from your shoulders. You shout that when they get to John Leggott their passion.non-judgemental. It helped me Creative realise Writing that my quickly talent goodbye to your parents as you walk out the lessons will be an hour and a half instead of The day ends at 4pm and you are able to lay not in English Teaching, but perhaps in door, slice of toast still being crunched in your just an hour, they’re probably put off for life. make the journey back home, where you can Journalism. As the weeks went on, I became mouth. The short walk to the bus is enough But, oddly, they go just as fast as the lessons either do more study, or do what I do and play more involved and made more and more to remind you that you have homework to be in secondary school did. Probably because friends with some of the weirdos I grew to call a second family. It’s amazing how on your XBOX and watch TV. It’s up to you. college helps you to mature and grow close with people you maybe wouldn’t have in Leggott Students aim higher in 2016 secondary school. In conclusion, enjoy your secondary Jockey, Anna Stacey (17), BY Zack Leader school, study hard, try not to cry on results and Gravity Bike racer, Zack day (it’s not attractive apparently), get racing, which is also related to Leader, are aiming for wins in prepared for college and then embrace your soapbox racing, which was given their respective sports in the choices. Don’t make the mistake I did – try a boost when road racer, Guy 2016 season. Martin, featured the soapboxes Anna Stacey from Market Writing at John Leggott! get them right first time. Oh, and do Creative Rasen, riding Mowcastle bike is a purpose built bike, that Mickey, take part in ‘Showing’ ison made his TV to series race down ‘Speed’. hills A gravityrelying competitions at international on just gravity, and reaching high speeds. the Royal International Horse Showlevel. Inand 2015, placed Anna 9th qualified and 5thfor Zack races for his own team, Ellison Gearbolt Racing, and is for the Horse Of The Year Show sponsored by British Superbike at the final. She also qualified ace, James Ellison. Zack is also for Olympia, the London competing in the 2016 British Anna Stacey Zack Leader Internationaland placed 10th Horse at the Show final, for andthe Gravity Bike Championship Both Zack & Anna are aiming “I will be giving it my all next year third year on the trot. Olympia & British Junior Gravity Bike takes place on 21st December. Championship, and has the high in 2016, with Anna saying to become a british champion. Gravity Bike racer, Zack “I’d like to better my results next I’m focusing more on the junior Leader (16), lives in Kirton in national champion in the UK, championship, but am not ruling Lindsey. He races in the unique bothopportunity in the tosenior become and the junior first improve on my 10th place at the out the senior championship. I extreme sport of gravity bike class. Horseyear, and of the would Year definitely show.” Zack like says to want to win, simple as”. 11 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium December 2015: John Leggott College Teaching the Truth Life At Leggott Learning religion at JLC

BY Anna Stacey

We live in a world where Christianity not only dominates the population’s faith, but also their education in terms of religious studies at school and college. What many people don’t realise is that, as of 2010, 23% of the global population are Muslim, and this is estimated to increase by 73% by 2050. So, why do the majority of students know almost nothing about Islam as a religion? At John Leggott College this is not the case.

Religious Studies teachers in schoolsStereotypically, and colleges tend non-Muslim to stick to the age old tradition of teaching Christianity in their subjects. Though this has its advantages, different, something topical, so I own challenges. Dave says “The a lot to discuss and debate. In Islam between extremist branches such as for example the majority of students chose to do Islam as opposed to there are ideas that perhaps in ISIS, as opposed to the true form of will be Christian themselves or Christianity. I believe it’s relatively is perhaps the similarities it has to Christianity we overlook or dismiss, Islam. Learning about the origins of celebrate Christian holidays, surely straight forward in terms of its Christianity,most difficult allaspect coming of this from subject the for example the belief in angels or we should be looking to broaden complexity; for example when same source and I think students evil spirits so it’s very interesting Islam and the ideas, messages and students’ knowledge in order for you look at the Qur’an and how it often get mistaken with Christian to talk about and it becomes very teachings of Allah helps students to them to understand, accept and was revealed it’s much easier to versions of the prophets, the angels enjoyable.” understand these differences. support the Muslims that are in our understand in contrast to the Bible and the messages. Add to this the Unfortunately, due to recent Thankfully John Leggott College communities? with all the different testaments and translations of words from the events around the world, Islam is different; here we’re working So, why are we at John Leggott gospels.” Arabic into English which students and Muslims are receiving some College different? Dave Wood, Learning any new subject is have to learn as well.” extremely bad publicity. to beat the stereotypes that are the religious studies teacher, said He added “But of course the There seems to be confusion of surrounding Muslims today… even “I wanted to do something a bit completely new religion has its other side to that is that there’s also the essential and distinct differences if it is one subject at a time. a difficult task, but learning a

“The School of Hard Knocks or University what saved me (yes, dramatic, I know). of Hard Knocks is an idiomatic phrase Life in the school of hard knocks I’d talked a bit to one of my teachers about meaning the (sometimes painful) I have a friend who ended up in a similar education one gets from life’s BY Christian Demaude situation to me. One day he’d woken up, put stress, all that jazz. Rather than telling me to these problems, the confidence issues, the experiences, often contrasted with on a shirt, stared at the ceiling and said “I’m just try harder or something like that they helped. Just one meeting with my immensely formal education.” : From Wikipedia. in it, or haven’t quite reached that point lost.” I get the impression this has been true understanding and helpful mentor, and I’m sure you’ve had that thought before, yet,you’ve I’m alreadysure you’re finished aware college, of the stilldreams. are for a lot of people. You may or may not leave that niggling question in your mind of “What Of what people tell you. I spent most of comprehensive with a totally clear vision the heck am I doing?” You could be staring at comprehensive being told “everything gets of who you are, and by the time you leave shifted about, they did everything within things were changed - my timetable was a blank screen, watching that cursor blink in better at college!” To an extent that’s true. college you might still have that same vision. their power to make things better for me. and out of sight, mocking you. “Come now,” When you walk through those doors and But I can promise you there will be times And it’s worked. it shouts. “You have words to write, you have when you question who you are, and it’s not Here I am, staring at my laptop, as the different in a great way. The teachers feel a fun. cursor blinks, not mockingly in one place, but And if you haven’t, I’m sorry to say you almost lotfirst more enter like a lessonpeers, thingsactual people are distinctively who you It doesn’t have to be all bad. One of shooting across the page as words stream certainlyexpectations will toat fulfill,some youpoint. have This things is what to do!” I’ve can relate to. The fact that you call them by my major problems were my grades; I’d from my head. I may not be entirely certain been struggling with recently, though don’t think it’s been limited to my ability to write more. The fact that you can joke with them, for a variety of reasons. The worst one words. No, this goes way beyond. andtheir talk first to names them as goes you a might long way, a friend, but there’smakes wasbeen probably having majorthe transition difficulties you’ve with got them to butwhat that’s I’m going also tookay. do yetBecause - heck certainty I barely have is a I’m talking about life. All of it. More everything so much more comfortable. make from GCSE to A Level. Having left luxuryany idea most what don’t I’m have, going and to noweat tomorrow that I think - But it’s not all sunshine and roses. College about it, I’m not sure I want. is a totally different beast to comprehensive, There’s a certain degree of excitement, specifically, life during college - especially comprehensive with straight A*s-Bs I’d things for me; my outlook, my goals, my one with matted fur and sparkling eyes, adventure in being slightly lost. Not so lost the transitory period - and how it’s changed backbeen feelingand see pretty a D orconfident a C, it incan my be abilities, pretty friendships. It’s all been a bit of a shambles. slathering at the mouth with words like that you feel like the world is crumbling The thing is, that’s okay. Life is chaotic, that’s disheartening.but when you But get this your is firstthe thing A Level you paper need ‘homework’, ‘exams’, ‘expectations’, and that around you. But lost enough that you’re not just how it works. Despite that I think it’d most horrifying one, ‘future’. It’s that last to understand, which I didn’t. That D or C? It sure where this path you’re on is taking you, be useful for people to know how things word which really got me. have gone for me, because in the end it has My future. Youch. we’re at A Level things are way harder and thepretty grades much swap is an about. A or A*, it’s just that now from your friends and colleagues to be sure all straightened out to something vaguely This was a major sticking point for me. yet you have enough confidence and support positive, and it’s nice to know that things do I’m not sure how it was for everybody else, As you can imagine this took a pretty that wherever you do end up it’ll all be okay. work out in the end when you’re immensely but progressively I began to realise I’d lost So college, eh? It’s good. You learn things, stressed. So sit back, get a nice glass of my purpose. I no longer had any clue what position to be in, because if you can’t be about who you are, about the things you champagne (or your preferred beverage) I wanted, who I was, what I was going to big chunk out of my confidence. Not a good study. A whole host of information is thrown and enjoy as I regale you with my tales you won’t be as good as you could be. This is at you. And you can handle it. Honestly I of adventure and misery. That wonderful and dreams. Not only that, but the massive whereconfident the in story your getsown abilitiesslightly morethen naturally positive think that this is one of the most important formative time of life commonly referred to amountdo. It was of teen all adrama mess which of half-ideas, will inevitably fears though, dear reader. You see, that thing I parts of life. You’ll forge connections, lose as ‘college’. blow up throughout your time doesn’t mentioned about teachers being a lot more some too, and all throughout evolve as a No matter where you are in life, whether exactly help. on your level than in comprehensive? That’s

person for - hopefully - the better. 12 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: John Leggott College What Will You See at JLC? The sights and scenes of the best college in North Lincolnshire BY Kieran Johns

HUNGRY?: Zest (pictured above), the John Leggott Canteen with SOLID: Part of our top class rugby team Starbucks BONJOUR! : A collection of our international students along with David Vasse (Principal) The entrance to the college WELCOME:

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13 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: John Leggott College What Will You See at JLC? The sights and scenes of the best college in North Lincolnshire BY Kieran Johns

HUNGRY?: Zest (pictured above), the John Leggott Canteen with SOLID: Part of our top class rugby team Starbucks BONJOUR! : A collection of our international students along with David Vasse (Principal) The entrance to the college WELCOME:

STRIKE A POSE: One of our budding Photography Students : Our dedicated destinations team will ensure you make an informed NEED A MAP? decision on where to study after JLC

13 North Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: John Leggott College

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No wonder last year’s Performing Arts studentsA*-B grades!!!are jumping for joy, 2014’s graduates achieved 100%

Some of the incredible art done at JLC

Fantastic 13-1 win for our hockey team against !

Members of our Student Leadership Team (SLT) here at John Leggott College who work to make sure every student’s voice is heard.

Fabulous facilities, the ARC is where students can go to study.

For more informatiopn please visit us at http://www.leggott.ac.uk/

14 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium December 2015: North Lindsey College Physical Attraction, Chemical Reaction! Ground-breaking research is underway between the Psychology and Chemistry departments at North Lindsey College, all in aid of making revision easier for students.

By Jozef Ashley What a ghastly question. Has at the birth of philosophy. An fizzing about like ancient Greece it‘HOW’S made your YOUR back LOVE tingle? LIFE?’ Are exciting new venture is under khhj,ghj,hn other continental countries, but your palms sweaty? Or ‘In a way between these faculties to typical week, what do you nothingconfined couldto Austria, be further Sweden from and - reduce student anxiety around eat?’ the truth! Right here at North Awful. Yet, however embar Lindsey College, troves of bud exam time by discovering if the rassing, these sorts of ques ding psychologists are raring length of words affects their re to go with several experiments- tions give us clues into people’s- call. It’s hoped that with these minds; clues it is hoped, that- under their belt and have even - departments are again pooling may help prevent future atroci more yet planned. Granted, toi ties such as those in Paris. And, let experiments are ethically their resources; revision tech - given the opportunity, wouldn’t- off limits, but investigating a niques can be bolstered across you like to know what someone link between mood and food is - is thinking? Look no further. not! The psychology team car learning yet more accessible at North Lindsey College is a melt ried out an experiment where the A-Level team – making ing pot of psychological bril groups of fellow students like- North Lindsey College. liance. - you watched either a sad or Recently, STEM students - Psychology has the oppor at North Lindsey College went tunity to give us a deeper un of healthy and unhealthy foods derstanding of each other but- tohappy snack film on. clip They with found an arraystu even so far as to test whether it also has an intriguingly grue- dents watching the sad clip ate swearing like a sailor made any - some side: ranging from stud far more unhealthy food unless difference in pain felt; hoping ies into crowds urging potential- they read the nutritional in - - of revision. You’ll be happy to work into ‘group display’ involv should read the back of those to find a way to negate the pain ingsuicide timing jumpers how long to leap, it takes to fieldmen biscuitsformation before first. you So gorge. maybe you know that participants rated the to begin urination according to- To spearhead learning, the pain much lower when able to the proximity of other men in a psychology and chemistry de urinal. partments of North Lindsey col - water. Brilliant! Or should that These sorts of pioneering lege often team up to create a swear while elbow-deep in icy psychological strides may seem tantalising atmosphere of ideas- be ’bloody brilliant’? Above: Lesson in the Chemistry Lab Last year, and now! This is my story from last year and how I’ve got to what I am doing at the moment. I started North Lindsey College last year on By Amanda Williams a Level two childcare course and I loved every do two days of work placement. There is a lot second of it. Being at North Lindsey College, wear the uniform I would normally wear at col moreful. This to considertime though and Iit am is still finding hard that at times, I have but to especially on the childcare course is amazing. lege and represent our high standards. Working I enjoy every second of it. I wouldn’t change a They offer you the chance to experience what it on placement meant that I had - thing. is really like working with children. It’s some the opportunity to meet lots thing that I’ve always wanted to get into and I - love it! work was going to really be sit my maths and my English. This I was put on a placement scheme and was of new people, find out what like and have fun too. yearOver though both yearswas I’vedifferent had to bere- away one day each week at Grange Lane Infants. Now, a year later, I am on cause I had night classes instead. It was there that I worked in a year one and a the Level three Childcare The classes helped to prepare me- year two class. It was exhausting. Sometimes it Course and it is a bit harder was so busy, we had to make sure the children than last year. I still love it class teacher was not only ex where behaving as well as helping with work. If though and I am always learn for my re-sit exam and my night the children were stuck and you had to do loads tremely helpful but he also had ing new things. Being on this - of jobs at the same time, it could be really in course helped me to get a bet- a good laugh and put me at ease tense. I loved the challenge though and it was ter idea of what I wanted to about my revision. I am hoping - - Above and right: to pass my maths and my Eng well worth it! Being at placement meant that I go on to do. I decided that I Childcare Students. was not only doing something that I loved out wanted to become a child play lish this year so that I can focus side of my normal college environment but I therapist. This childcare course gives me all of on achieving my dream: becoming a child play- was also an ambassador for the college. I would- the skills that I need to make my future success therapist.

15- Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium December 2015: North Lindsey College Solemn Silence for Servicemen In spite of deadlines looming, students at North Lindsey College came together in solemn vigil

Today’s remembrance commemorations at NLC struck By Chris Nixon at the hearts of all that attended this pivotal occasion them donning the familiar red poppy, a sign of respect to all Masses of students flocked to the Atrium with many of with nearly three hundred students standing in the Atri for the brave men and women of the past who within the armed forces. did their part to uphold our society; it is in fact um at the front of the college. At ten to eleven, any student who was will Today was the day that marked the end of the hostilities- also a day to remember all of the people who ing to was asked to attend the ceremony. helped us overseas, risking life and limb for - fect over a hundred years ago. the safety of everyone now. They did so in droves. overseas when the Treaty of Versailles’ armistice came into ef- Here at North Lindsey College, we repre All of this led up to those two minutes of Europe, bringing loved ones home. This day though isn’t just sented the occasion well. quiet contemplation for what this day meant It ended all of the sorrow and grief on the battlefields of - in times past and what it stands for in time looking forward. Stood inside the crowd, you could feel the intense, sombre atmosphere as everyone

On it was a slideshow of apt images rolling by. They stood looked up to the wall mounted TV.

as a stark reminder of the attendees that didn’t fight in World Even before the silence had started, the background noise War Two but of all conflicts of the past. was very quiet for a room densely packed with three hundred or so students. It then rolled in, the silence was seemingly deafening compared to the idle chitchat that was occurring beforehand. The two minutes of silence were of complete silence, with nary a peep from the students who formed the usual hustle and bustle of the Atrium. As the event ended, without prompt, all the attendees start ed to clap, completely to the surprise of the organiser of the - event. This represented the deepest respect to all of the serv ing soldiers out there, then and now. Crowded Out: Staff and Students stand together in union. - Super Student Support

NORTH LINDSEY COLLEGE offers a wide By Lucy Connah helped me to gain more from lessons. This has range of support to young students and really helped my studies and I can see genu ine progression in my work. I feel much more percent. clude additional learning support, customer - adults,The supportof which they they have input given one-hundred me has been services, progression and achievement advice, cause of their help, I will pass my courses and brilliant, any problems people have are dealt safeguarding, counselling and a health clinic confident in my abilities and I feel that, be- with straight away and in a professional man too. All things considered, where there is help achieve my overall goals. I want to personally ner too. They operate in a safe environment and advice to give, they are always at hand. thank the college for being there for me when - too. North Lindsey College really care about ever I have had problems. They managed to the welfare of the students and they make you services to help me with additional money to - make a difference not just to my personal edu payIn for my school experience, dinners. I have Student received Services financial also cational experience but to that of hundreds of Above: North Lindsey College while. gave me one to one support for lessons such - feelSome like of your the timesupport here services is genuinely they offer worth- in as English and Maths whereby which they other students too. Atruim Building

- 16 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium December 2015; North Lindsey College Work Placement for the Soul By Jodie Hemsworth Life Changing

Health and Social Care has many profes sional opportunities and is a good start - ing point when pursuing your future - Career. These opportunities range from Care Workers to Nurses and even Social Workers. Animal Magic As you can see, Health and Social Care professions play an important role in our so ciety. They manage the running of hospitals Animal - in towns and cities and range right through to residential homes too. Management From the few years I’ve studied health and Social Care, I have learnt a lot. The most at North helpful module of all has to have been going on placement; it was a rewarding experience. Lindsey It helped me to decide what I wanted to do for my future Career and it helped me to get experiences that I wanted to experience too. College During my experience at Lincolnshire House in Scunthorpe; I learnt so much about Changed individual. As well as this, I managed to meet My Life Cerebral Palsey and how it affected a specific so many remarkable people, all of which had different disabilities and this allowed me to see how much spirit they have. It was over By Bailey Howe whelming but was amazing to see. - FOR ANYONE who wants to During my time there, I got involved in so go on and work with animals, many activities. English classes for instance Animal Management at North Lindsey College is the place to cation in English. Arts and Crafts, similarly, helped some of the residents gain a qualifi- be! showed residents how to make stuff and I am currently enrolled on sometimes what they made would be sold to the Animal Management Level 2 Course at the college and I love raise money. The money that was raised by it. The course is great for anyone selling to members of the community would wanting to work in a kennel, cat help the residents to make improvements to tery, pet shop, grooming parlour, their living areas. Some of the money would animal sanctuary, stable or even- a wildlife park. also help ‘iMuse’, something which helps the As for me, I want to go on and residents to move their bodies. work with the RSPCA. I want to Aside from this, I also got involved with help animals who are in need and group sessions like the ‘guess what music it is’ group which was always a delight to attend. else to care for them. helpFor animals people who that want have to no-one start Most of all, I loved helping out in the kitchen from scratch, the Level 1 Diplo where we got to help the residents cook their ma in Animal Care Course gives - own meals and bake delicious cakes; it was al people the chance to gain a vo Above: Animal Management students tending their clients ways great to see how much they all enjoyed - - working in the modern animal Care has less practical work to do of the course helps with that too. it. Following this, I then helped out in the ac cational qualification needed for care industry. and is more theory based. Level tivities hall where we would play a range of I think the Animal Manage - Students at this level get to 2 gets us to look more at manag board games. Dominos was a favourite. Eve cover animal handling as one of ment Course at North Lindsey ing the animal’s habitat. It gets - I want ryone always got involved with the residents us to think about animal breeds,- College is great. It is a unique ex - feed animals and get a feeling of that lived there. The other day care staff grooming and understand more perience. I would recommend it thetheir everyday first units. care They that also is needed get to - about the different parts of ani seemed to enjoy it too. The team were always to look after mammals, reptiles, to anyone who is like me, wanting to go on mals too. so helpful and kind. birds and more. to work with animals. I like this course because, like- As well as this, we could travel all over The Animal Management The course is also a good ex Building at North Lindsey College on Level 1, there are trips to go to help by working in Care Homes, Dentists, has lots of mammals, reptiles, on and work experience too. perience for people who are and work - Day Centres and the Hospital too. Aside from birds, invertebrates, amphibians The trip to Crufts for example is quiet or stressed because work £25 and the trip to the Yorkshire these, there was always so much more to do and aquatic life to look after. The ing with animals can be relaxing. too; you could experience the Health and College now has marmosets too. Wildlife Park is only £15. - The trips give us lots of useful Animal Management made me with the Social Care professions in their setting for After learning what you need to know, you are tested with writ information and let us see what want to work with animals and example. Anyone is welcome to come and vol ten coursework and observations life in the animal care industry the RSPCA more. unteer at these places in their spare time, so, as well. If you pass, you get to- can be like as well. - Depending on what I need, I RSPCA. why not you? Come and try it out. Give some move on to the Level 2 Course, might even consider doing the thing back to your community. which is what I am on now. out what careers they would like Bailey Howe - The Level 2 Diploma in Animal to do.The The trips work help experience people to part find level 3 as well. 17 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: St Bede’s St Bedes’ Catholic Voluntary Academy hockey tournament Victorious against four different schools!

By Sophie Stringer - Wood girls hockey team; Fionnuala McHale, St Bedes’ Catholic Voluntary Academy Orla McDaid, Leah Hanwell, Louise hockey team played against Sir John Nelt Burnows, Phoebe Finnigan, Lucy Soul by, Ami Davis and Ruby Glynn have won - the Scunthorpe Championship. - horpe for the final of the hockey tourna- The St Bedes’ Girls’ Hockey Team played last minute St Bedes’ made a lucky goal and ment. St Bedes’ won! It was 0-0 but at the against four differnet schools. These were,

Fionnuala McHale said “I am very proud and Outwood Academy. the score ended up being 1-0 to St Bedes. Vale, Sir John Nelthorpe, South Axholme of the girls and I’m sure Miss Edington is and Outwood Academy to be able to ad too! I am particularly impressed with how They won against Vale, South Axholme much the effort has gone to this game.Well horpe. - Celebrations all around after St Bede’s win vanceOn onto19th theOctober final against2015, the Sir JohnSt Bedes’ Nelt- done girls!” Commemoration Pupil’s reflection Scunthorpe Utd

By Chloe Sephton encourages girls

On Wednesday the 11th No from St Bede’s vember at 11am, St Bede’s Academy, in a mark of respect,- assembled in the courtyard/ to play football quad area of their newly opened building. By Sophie Stringer - Wood Everyone came to pay their respects and in unity, shared two minutes of silence. Recently, Scunthorpe United Foot- The students were wearing ball Club (SUFC) have been paying poppies, some the traditional visits to St Bede’s Catholic Volun- ted so as to raise money for tary Academy, getting girls into the thered, families and some and soldiers hand- knitcur- football game. rently involved and affected - Every Monday SUFC come into St of the world. This was shared Bede’s and do an after school club with throughoutby war and conflictthe school in all by parts staff girls of all year groups. They do after and students alike. school for an hour, 3:05pm till 4:05pm. All bore witness as the two SUFC want to encourage years 7 to music teachers, Mr Fields and Mrs Bishop, played the tune 11 girls to enjoy and play football more that has silenced the nation often. They want to make girls love foot- for over 100 years and has ball because lately girls haven’t been caused a different kind of re wanting to play the sport and SUFC want by everybody young and old- to change that. inflection Britain. come The to students be observed were One girl, Megan Burns-Stow, who is in (Above left) the whole school gathering in respect and reflection for 2 minutes. year 8 had this to say, (above right) Symbol of hope and remembrance in our nation. “I really enjoy doing this football club. Since I regularly play football outside of school, this only lets me play football all moved by this event and as one big family and today was ment of Love, Respect and the readers recited the “Lest no exception. Although it was Serve; they will continue to more. I think it is really fun for girls that we forget” poem and the last a very solemn occasion it was love one another, respect days don’t normally play football, who can chord of music was played, beautiful to see us all united like this and serve the com really get into the fun and enjoyment the school never has felt such as one., as our school commu munity in and out of school of the game. I don’t think I would play unity amongst them. nity.” forever on all Remembrance- A year 9 student told us “ I Now a part of the school’s- days (or armistace days) and football as much if this club didn’t go on, love being at St bede’s It is like tradition and mission state every other day in between. thank you!”

18 - Northen Linconshire Education Consortium, December 2015:

St Bedes’ Catholic Voluntary Academy A blessed visit St Bede’s makes history

The rucksack project making a difference above Help the homeless - students help to make someone’s The new Bishop celebrating the occasion after the service and official opening Christmas memorable

St Bede’s made history as the new Bish Our school (St Bedes) ‘movement’ was slowly BY Chloe Sephton BY Annabelle Binns op of our diocese, Bishop McKinney, en decided that they were gaining ground. We are not - going to do their bit for a charity so we can’t accept money. We have a dedicat his new post at St Bede’s school in Ashby,- our community, which Travers told us her thoughts on the occasion people’s faces. ed team of volunteers who Scunthorpe.joyed his first formal event appointed in was to help the home afterwards. Mr Dent is the organis will give the rucksacks to- This was an exciting event for all in the less by doing The Ruck `The opening of our new building by Bishop er of The Rucksack Project whole of North Lincolnshire and an honour sack Project. - people who really need McKinney was a momentous event! I was de at our school. He is the one- The Rucksack Project is- them. “ for all catholic schools in the area as Gover ensuring that the homeless lighted that it was at St. Bede’s that the Bishop Do you ever think about nors, teachers, faculty members and students - where you can go to char get the rucksacks before - the homeless or do you all watched and marvelled as Saint Bede’s new ity shops and buy a ruck winter hits. Mr Dent said “ special is that. We’ve made history! I was so - it wasn’t until recently that just walk past them in the proudhad his of firstour students. formal occasion The choir as was Bishop. outstand How - the power of God. Students were selected from thing a homeless person a friend of mine asked me street? They’re always ing, the readers read beautifully and everybody sack and fill it with every- allbuilding age groups was officially to read inopened the celebratory and blessed mass by would need to enable them if I would like to help out there. Do you think that was so attentive. All guests said what a won- and the elite choir amazed everyone by per to live on the streets in the with raising donations for when you are all tucked up derful occasion it was. I am a very proud Head best way possible. For ex the homeless. I thought he in bed, that there might be teacher.’ - that accompanied the occasion wonderfully.- ample a sleeping bag. was going to ask for money someone out there trying forming some very moving and fitting songs - We are doing this to- Afterwards, the school was complemented by but instead asked me for to get to sleep in the freez both the bishop and other holy parish mem building and a momentous slab has been erect ensure that homeless peo my time to help in a small The school is now enjoying their official ing outdoors? Are you go bers including Father Andrew who all ex ed outside so generations of students can learn ple are able to survive life team and collect items to - - - ing to help someone who is claimed their praise for how well the students- and remember about this day for every day to on the streets. Homeless put in a rucksack. I was out on the streets? I’m sure- behaved and performed and how they found- come throughout the years and treasure the people are so grateful for amazed at such a simple you agree this is a worth it a privilege to be with the school on such an school’s amazing and historical past, present what we see as so little. idea, that would help those while cause and hopefully occasion. Indeed, the faculty at the school were and future and all the students that have ever By doing this as a school in genuine need of help. He together we can make a- also proud of the event and Headmistress Mrs walked through the school. community, we are putting told me about The Ruck a smile on many homeless sack Project and how the huge difference. - The catalysts of change BY Annabelle Binns each house has a dedicated charity. We raiseAs a school money (St for Bedes) our house we havecharity, five by houses, doing various fundraising, activities, for example ine, war and poverty. CAFOD has voluenteers by doing a tuck shop. Each house will raise thatcally deliverunder-developed simple things and like are waterstrewn or with can fampro- money throughout the year and then they vide the children with the education needed to present their charity with a cheque of how have a job. Allen’s charity is Tickled Pink which- much they have raised. is a worthwhile cause that cares and supports people who have breast cancer and their fami which is an organisation that makes sure that lies. In 18 years Tickled Pink (now also known theVaughan’s elderly and charity unwell is enjoy Linsey the Lodgebest quality Hospice of as Breast Cancer Campaign) has raised over- Lindsey Lodge: 01724 843731 life possible for the time they have left. Wise £ 43 million and in this year alone has raised man’s charity is The Forge. This enables the £1,136.522. Newman’s charity is Spanned The Forge: 01724 276742 homeless and hungry to have a place to live and- which supports people with additional needs in always have food to eat. They rely on donations the Nottingham diocese. Mainly specialising in CAFOD: 0303 303 3030 people with disabilities, they aim to make grants to feed the large numbers that come through Tickled Pink: 0113 243 5435 their doors every year. Manning’s house is CA to individuals and organisations, provide sup Our house charities above FOD; it helps overseas counries that are drasti port and advice and human resources. Spanned: 07799674857 - - - 19 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Puppy power STEMSt Bedes’ Catholic Voluntary Academy day St.Bede’s raises money for success Guide Dogs’ Association St Bede’s regional At St Bedes Academy By Charlotte Williams in 2014, Year 7 stu dents decided to raise champs at STEM money for the Guide- times to fellow students started and soon there with all of the profit go judged on the overall cost, the structure, Dog Association. Eve was no stopping the Following their success at the STEM ing towards the guide (Science, Technology, Engineering and presentation and how many rods in total ry hour in the UK a party. dogs’ puppy training.- Maths) event held previously at St. were carried over not crossing the width person goes blind and- That was until the Guide Dogs get the train Bedes’ on the 19th November, a team of restriction. Our idea involved designing a the Guide Dog Associ ing they need so that smoke machine set off 9 children travelled to Grimsby to take long rectangular tube as a base with a grab ation helps thousands they can make 1000s of- the smoke alarm at ber arm constructed from another tube and - new dog partnerships in a paperclip to hook the end of the rods. Each- of people to find their school and we all had to The competition at the school had been the world. member of our team had a job and tasks to be independence again walk to the playground partcalled in the the Oil grand Rig Challenge. finale. Each team was Also they decided to responsible for, with mine being the project by providing a fully and get registered again set the task of building a pipe line in the most leader. trained guide dog. to make sure no one had for all Year 7 students. We successfully managed to move seven The students decided whilst also taking in consideration the pro Weplan atransformed Valentines Discoour forgotten to go outside. glow rods over and as project leader, I was re to raise money by organ tectioncost effective of the andarea efficient wildlife. way Though possible, our pipe It made us all feel like was not built in the quickest time, it was the- ising a number of fund entines Disco and the - - the party was stopping cheapest and we took special consideration about our project. Although nervous, I knew raising activities in DJDrama and Studio snack into bar a wasVal- sponsible for delivering the final presentation and we wouldn’t have with our building material to avoid destroy that I couldn’t let the team down after all our cluding tuck shops and set up. As the children hard work and efforts. Our team was praised selling sweets at break- walked in, the dancing any more fun but that The top three teams in the school compe- for our inventive presentation and the indi did not stop the dance ing Puffin Island. vidual jobs we had allocated each other. battle at the end of a with participants from 3 other schools in the- Finally, at the end of a very tense evening,- great night. The next area.tition The proceeded St. Bedes’ through representatives to the final were along split we were crowned REGIONAL STEM CHAMPI day we all felt tired but up into two separate teams each consisting of ONS. Team work had paid off and each of us - happy because of the 4 or 5 team mates had contributed to the victory! I was abso The challenge that was set was to make a lutely thrilled and the mood on the bus as we great night. claw/ grabber to collect glow stick rods and travelled home to Scunthorpe was one noisy- To finish our adven move it to the other side. The teams were celebration as I kept hold tight of the winning ture we travelled to - Lincolnshire Show to hand them a cheque for £550.50 for Guide dogs and in return, we hear information about our

and Lilly every term. sponsored dogs- Ava Zeb

Our editing team form left to right; Charlotte Williams, Sophie Stringer-Wood, Chloe Sephton and Annabelle Binns

Below is a puppy training to become a Guide Dog and above is the Guide Dog logo. 20 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Winterton Community Academy Meet the School Governors By Oscar Townsley

The Governors are a group of people that contribute to run the Academy; they are a specialist, democratic faction that is the most crucial overseer of the Academy and New peer mediators its progress. With every New Year, a new generation of By Jed Venter It is important to mention that they are here peer mediators appears. This year a group purely to establish the best possible quality edu of year sevens join the peer mediator pro The students successfully pitched their cation for the children of our community. gram with high spirits, ready for the re idea of “Bee line” winning the £200 and 12 The Headmaster has is advised by them huge- sponsibility. - free bikes, donations of one of the events backers. Since then bee line has grown and is favoured opinions on board. He reports directly- Paul Townsley School Governor This new group of candidates has been- picked by Mrs Davey because these pupils ready to start and visit primary schools. toly andthe Chairchiefly of takes Governors, their unanimous his line manager. or majority making sure the Academy’s budget is managed have past experience with programs such as Recently another trip to London took place The Board of Governors consists of several properly.’ playground buddies and playground helpers. for another group of year 8 students to visit categories that can section the party further: the I further inquired what is the top reason to Last year, a group of year 8 students (who London to take part in different workshops Parent, Staff and External Governors. The Par suggest the Governors are a critical addition to are now in year 9) took a trip to London to take hosted by even more celebrities who say it ent Governors are exactly as is suggested by the the Academy rather than having one person run part in the Diana anti bullying week showcase was a great success. name; they are parents that are voted for by the- everything, his reply is as follows: at Arsenal FC stadium. The year 8 pupils took The peer mediator program is a great way other parents of students and can then join and ‘The Governing Body can provide an aspect part in two workshops which were run by to gain additional social and educational skills attend all the meetings if accepted by the Gov of accountability and support for the Headmas celebrities who helped to host the event. Win in and out of school whilst making friends and erning Body. Any parent can apply to become a ter at the same time. It also allows for a broader terton was chosen as one of the three schools having fun. Hopefully the next generation of Governor although there is a limited amount of- - spectrum of skills to have a positive impact to en - peer mediators can receive the same type of spaces. across the country to present our idea of tack ling bullying once and for all, giving us the opportunities that the other groups had before The Staff Governors are people that have ap changing educational environment.’ - amazing chance of winning £200 - them with the same amount of success. plied, much like the Parent Governor, once there sureThe the Academy Academy is effectively very proud navigates of its strong the ever-body is a vacancy and also have to be voted in. Except- of Governors and their commitment. It also thinks this time they are voted by the staff of the Acad that they have a lot to bring to the Academy. This emy as to represent the voice of the teachers so is clearly evident on the Academy’s website they get a say in which direction their Academy- where it states that: ‘The academy is fortunate Cross country 2015 takes. in having a very strong governing body made Finally, this leads us to the concluding Gover up of local people who not only have a real com By Jed Venter nor, the External Governor. The External Gover mitment to the young people and families in this nor is someone who may be interested in helping- area, but also bring with them a diverse range of- their local community and applies, or occasion- On the 19th November 2015, the entire skills, interests, expertise and experience.’ school took part in the annual school cross ally the Board sees a gap in the spectrum of skills On the website they are praised further as it is and decides to invite someone with the appropri- elaborated that: ‘They are all committed to pro country event which places every student ate ingenuity to join them. However, all of these viding excellent governance…’ running against each over a total of two people have a link to the community and further- You can see from where it is the following- miles through harsh winds and muddy more, to the Academy. quote that the Academy completely agrees that The Governors generally evaluate everything.- the Governors have met everything mentioned The course makes the students exit the If for example the Headmaster says ‘It’s a good previously: ‘Governors are all committed to using fields.school grounds from the back gates and run year! 97% of our students have passed their ex their individual strengths to contribute to the cor through a snicket coming onto the street near ams.’ Then it is the job of the Governors to ask porate role of setting extremely high expectations the Winterton’s Rangers, the students run down further; where is the evidence, could it be inac- around the educational performance of the acad- the street past the primary school and the ga curate, have you considered this, and so on. They emy, ensuring that every penny in the academy rage, before they take a left and keep running are the imperative minds working behind almost- - until they cross the road near Harrisons Barn. - Above: Alish Ogg Yr7, Millie Weaver on standards and asking challenging questions The students run through Harrison’s wood Yr8 and Alicia Donnelly Yr9 in the system. tobudget hold senioris used leaders efficiently to account with maximum for progress impact on until they reach the “kissing Kate” they run up everyParent decision Governor to reveal Paul and Townsley terminate says: any ‘We flaws set cemetery road till they reach the top of the road couldn’t be possible without Winterton’s very the strategic direction of the Academy, hold the I can conclude that the Governors have pro where they take a right, they run forward until own P.E staff who put in precious hours of their Headmaster to account for the Academy’s perfor videdidentified the improvementAcademy with priorities.’ everything pertinent of they reach the bus stop where they cross the time to make this event possible like they do the Academy needs. - road to come out near the school lane. They run every year. Although let’s not forget the brave - up to school but they take a left into the school teachers that stood in the freezing cold wind on mance and ensure it remains financially viable by the main event to guide the students in the right line. To prepare for the event, students take two Wobbly Wednesday! practicefield and runs then instead take a right of their to reach normal the P.E finishing lesson Ever since the house system arrived, Newton to train and prepare for the main event. To be hasdirection won two and yearscheered straight! them on Well till donethe finish Newton! line. In November, Winterton Community By Grace Williams. Academy celebrated Wobbly fair on the new students, the year seven compet Let’s see if they can keep the title of victory for a itors are given a shorter course whilst the other third year straight. Wednesday as named because it is all tion. One of our year 10 pupils has a similar year groups take a slightly longer course due to- condition to Nystagmus and wanted to do about raising awareness of Nystagmus. experience and age. something within school to raise awareness of Around 60,000 people in the UK (one in The top boy and girl from each year group being ‘wobbly’. Then I found out about Wob 1,000) have Nystagmus, so it’s more common get chosen by the P.E staff to take part in the dis bly Wednesday because my own granddaugh than most people think. Someone else in your trict cross country where the students compete ter was diagnosed with Nystagmus last year- circle of family or friends will either have Nys against several other schools with their best- at 7 months old. We arranged jelly throwing- tagmus or know someone who does. The more pupils running the course. The winners of each - at teachers in stocks; a chocolate tombola and people that know a bit about Nystagmus, the year group were: easier life is for those of us who have it. This guess how many jelly babies in a jar. Pupils and staff had never heard of Nystag because it can cause the eye to wobble. mus before; so this event didn’t only make it a Yr7-Alisha Ogg and Samuel Blackburn - is otherwiseAs part of known showing as Wobbly-eyeour community syndrome spirit special day in school by raising £210, but also Yr8-millie Weaver and Harry baker we threw jelly at teachers in stocks. We also let staff and pupils know about Nystagmus. Yr9-Alicia Donnelly and Lewis Rush had a chocolate tombola, and in total raised on We also had a visit during the day from ButYr10-Hannah with the schoolbrown houses,and Jonty there Jackson has to be amount of £210 pounds. Sue who is part of the Nystagmus network. someYr11-Lauren competition, Gallagher and there and Jamieis. Every Leigh place a She says “Wobbly Wednesday was a suc She really enjoyed her day with pupils and pupil scores, the points are added up at the end staff and we would certainly take part in cess! As a school we do a lot of work for local of the event and whichever House has the low Samuel Blackburn Yr7, Harry Baker charities to raise awareness and money for- this event again in the future.” est score wins. Though the cross country event Yr8 and Lewis Rush Yr9 events like this and this charity was no excep All in all it was an overall success. - - 21 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Winterton Community Academy Year 9’s raise “big issues” in the Rewards Debate Club and By Jessica Lawrence the conclusion that English was Recognition and Erin Nicholson far better than Maths! Held on Wednesday nights, style trial took place over several Celebrating weeks.In addition,This allowed a courtroom- all pupils by Miss Bartlett, is on offer to get to grips with the law achievements of system. Over a four week time for3:30-4:30, students a to debate practice club, their led period we watched the case and debating skills. A range of Year 7 and 8’s topics are covered such as: we had a trial, putting points for speed debates; knockout andstudied against it in the depth. case. Then This finally was By Jessica Lawrence debates (including ‘which particularly interesting, however colour is the best?’) and it was also fairly serious too. On Tuesday 10th November, debates on how criminals Furthermore, at debate club, Winterton Community should be punished. If you we tackle less serious matters Academy’s annual speech day was too. A few good examples of this win your debate you may be held to celebrate the achievements are, ‘the speed debate’, ‘the colour Above: Miss Bartlett and Mr Musgrave - the two leaders in for a sweet treat! of the previous year 7’s and 8’s. During the annual opening debate’ and ‘Just a Minute’. The of the debate club. The morning commenced with the evening, the “Big Issues” debates ‘speed debate’ allowed each one took place, arguing whether of us to think on the spot about when the pressure gets too much mentioned, Miss Bartlett leads head teacher’s remarks, proceeding issues and to be able to quickly with Mrs Dunkerly kindly presenting a abortion should be allowed to handle! our debate club each week. She combat the against argument. variety of awards and then addressing and if capital punishment is The debate club is on offer is a teacher who is currently necessary. This was an occasion ‘The colour debate’ was a shorter the gathering. to anyone that would like to studying for a degree in English for the debate club to voice their debate using various colours. prepare their debating skills, Awards were presented for Language & Literature. As a opinion on some of the more We all picked a colour and give their opinion on issues and attainment and progress in both immediately had to argue why it learning mentor at our school, controversial issue we are faced challenge other people’s ideas years 7 and 8 for subjects including: she supports all year groups in with today. and opinions. English, Mathematics, Science, French, Some debates are not as a Minute debate’: in this debate Erin Nicholson, in all areas of English, including; Geography and Music. Awards were wewas used the best. buzzers And finallyand repetition the ‘Just year nine, is the debate team spelling, extra curriculum also presented to students that had pancakes’ and ‘English vs was not allowed. A subject captain, so she leads debates help and English intervention, serious such as ‘waffles vs would be picked off the pile and achieved 100% attendance in one year. Maths’! Here, the teams were and shows new members the especially helping year eleven divided based on their opinions you would then have to see how correct way to structure them. In addition to the attendance with exam course work. Also and within minutes the debate long you could talk about the So all in all debate club has been took place. Each person had a subject. With no hesitation,and a real success and has boosted she helps to run and organise teacher who was specialist on a lot of pressure, it is harder the mentoring scheme in awards, tutorial certificates; merit the subject, and the two battled than you think! Especially when who attend. school for those who need extra alsocertificates presented for to students. music and merit confidence and self-esteem in all against each other. They came to somebody buzzes at you, and As I have previously support. certificates To recognise for Peer their Mediatorsability in sport, were two special awards were presented to two different students. The Andrew A Huge Success Busby Trophy was awarded to Oscar Lawrance for his contribution to with a short talk from Mr Morris, explaining Junior Sport and the Marshall Trophy By Jessica Lawrence some details of school life, rewards and was awarded to Harry Baker for the An annual open evening was held for opportunities to grasp. Further on in the evening, the opportunity highest points achieved by a boy on Year 5 and 6 pupils in order to give an eye Sports day. opening opportunity for potential future was given to families to walk freely around the L-R: Jessica Lawrence, Erin pupils and their families to experience a school buildings and to ask any unanswered Nicholson,Oscar Townsley, Jed A quote by a parent that attended taste of school life and the amazing array of Venter and Grace Williams the speech day told us “It’s great to see activities that are on offer for all ages. The evening was designed to provide a the students rewarded for their efforts questions, queries or find out extra information. It ran extremely smoothly and provided lots of On Thursday 8th of October 2015, beginning chance for parents and pupils to discover what during the previous year.” life is like here at Winterton before you make in the school hall, the open evening was an Finally, the morning concluded opportunity to meet the new head teacher, Mr that all important decision that contributes to consider sending my child to this school,” said a information about the school. I will definitely Morris, and address parents and future pupils the pupil’s futures. parent that attended the open evening. with a vote of thanks from the staff about Winterton Community Academy’s vision Winterton believes that high aspirations for We are hopeful that the open evening was a to be outstanding and to strive to give the pupils are underpinned by high expectations of helpful insight to the general feel of the school deserving students. students the best education possible. all members of this school. and a final round of applause for all the The opening evening proceeded at 6:30pm “I found the open evening a great success. parents and pupils. and gave relevant information that benefitted By Oscar Townsley, Erin Nicholson ICE DAY and Grace Williams. On Thursday the 26th of November, Winterton Community The ICE day is an important addition to a child’s education as it can really standing for Innovative Curriculum Enhancement. open up their minds to the concept of AcademyThe aim hadof an theirICE day first is to ICE give daythe pupils of the – and year. the ICE staff day – a how far each subject can go. It gives Harry Laverick them a chance to touch at what is on the break from their usual day of teaching. This enables the children on the pillar drill to have a longer amount of time on different activities in the day. horizon of their potential future. For example; the year 7’s had a Hindu Workshop and an IT day. The year 9 ICE day was based on In the morning they were in the hall learning about Hindu’s, and Technology and Science, In Technology in the afternoon were getting tech lessons. they have to build an elastic band powered race car model. At The Hindu workshop can help broaden their understanding the end the students get together to race them with the prospect of the religion and show them a culture hidden within our of desirable prizes for three aspects: best design, speed and country and one with massive membership on the other side of distance. the planet. The workshop consists of a Hindu woman teaching The Science consisted of the groups constructing rockets and hovercrafts. They then got to launch them and see who’s worked the children the basics of being part of her religion. Year 7 Hindu morning the best. 22 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Winterton Community Academy What Has Changed? By Oscar Townsley

wayI was to interested do this is in to finding see what out it more used about to be likeour andAcademy. how it To has do changed. so I figured the best I dug deeper and found that the Cleaning Supervisor, Sue Astle, had been working at the Academy for 25 years. I have interviewed her and deciphered the following about the Acad emy’s evolution. Firstly, I directly asked what had changed- the most about the Academy. Sue explained that the biggest change was structural; since the Academy was built it has undergone many major architectural procedures. From having a Oscar Townsley and Sue Astle small body, a swimming pool and eight tennis courts it has transformed the courts into an area for gym equipment and many additions welcoming working environment that the to the main infrastructure of the Academy. staff endeavour in. This has a similar message Once asked, Sue could name these fol as when she was asked which teacher she missed the most she named Mr. Berry who expanded, one of the old art rooms has been- knew the names of all the cleaners and was convertedlowing examples: into a science the main classroom office now has beenused supporting to everyone much like many of the by the Head of Science, an extra art room was current teachers. added, an area with restricted access to pupils I asked her what she was most fond of in Mr Morris (the new Headmaster) with Mr Fitzgerald (the old Headmaster). terms of experience and she answered that as a Cleaning Supervisor she loved it when posehas been of supplying built and space finally for many the Information rooms have there are no children, it is quiet and peaceful funds for tickets. This is a great opportunity the new Headmaster could drive the Academy Technologybeen built onclassrooms. different This floors suggests with the that pur the- and she can scrub away and once done stand for the children to take part in and is a lot of into an even better position and Sue was very Academy has come a long way and can go even back and admire her work and feel a sense of fun! further. accomplishment. This can also relate to the I asked a similar question, have you seen enthusiastic and can help the pupils proceed Secondly, I asked if she thought all the feeling of many teachers that may look back theirconfident expectations. that he could This andis the that hope he wasof every very changes sustained by the school is a sign of at students that have been taught by them and thought were a good option for the pupils? She feel that same sense of achievement. hadn’tany after-school seen many clubs as she whilst is a very cleaning busy that cleaner you his many expectations. - her answer and explained that the school is Seeing as the Academy has always had the but the photography club has been around for one and most are confident that he can fulfil progressinglarge progress. especially She was with very tech. affirmative There never with goal to become Outstanding I asked Sue if she a very long time and she thought it was a good were in our school so I asked Sue if there used to be any computers, and blackboards thought the Academy could become Outstand thing to have such support from the teachers. wasFinally anything I wanted that had to knowbeen changedwhat flaws that there she were primarily used in class as opposed to This is a big thing as she explains that not so would have preferred to be back to how it was - almost every classroom having an interac very positive about the schools performance long ago there were no clubs, and teachers or if there was anything she would change. ing. She was quick to reply ‘Definitely,’ she is tive whiteboard and projector. The school has and went even further to say that in her eyes didn’t spare much time to support the pupils The only thing she could pick at was a minor progressed massively even from the installa- it already is. This really show the progress of outside of lesson; whereas now we have many layout of the building in the way that she fa tion of plentiful carpets but most importantly the school and how close it is to attainting its teachers that hold clubs after school to help voured the cooking rooms better upstairs, she - is closer than ever to being outstanding. This- biggest triumph! advance the skills of those who come and all went on to say that the lessons are taught a lot means the school is keeping up with the times I wanted to know more about what she teachers are happy to help the children with better now and she thinks it is good that the thought about what the school did today so any queries they have or any advice they need. students get to take home and eat their food views and teach what is important to know in I asked her what was her favourite school When asked she couldn’t think of anything projects. aand modern can helpday society. children flourish in modern that could be improved in the Academy mean I can conclude that from what I have day and many more, but Sue chose the school Sue said that she has very much appreci learned the Academy has come a long way and concertsevent. This as includesher favourite the cross-country, as she can even sports re - ated her time at the Academy as she has had system that can be picked at. This is the aim of can go even further and we should all look for theing Academy: that there to aren’t create any a stable rookie and flaws safe inwork our ward to its exceptional future. the chance to see the Academy develop, even- Twist. The staff and pupils play the characters- ing environment or the pupils to thrive in. Many thanks to Sue Astle who made this- in how it functions, and work with many other andmember raise one money of the for first the ever Academy played from – Oliver the Furthermore, I asked Sue if she thought- article possible. pleasurable people. This shows the kind and

The new school hall The new computers

23 Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, December 2015: Winterton Community Academy Christmas Celebrations

By Jessica Lawrence Amber Jones rehearsing the cello Amelia Klos on the clarinet On the 7th of December 2015, Winterton Community Academy are holding their annual Christmas Celebrations evening in the school hall. Organised by the music department, the students will entertain the audience in a variety of different ways.

The orchestra, wind band, string band, two lunch time up until the event on the 7th. choirs and a number of smaller ensembles will Mrs Watson, the music teacher, has given all be showcasing their talents. Practices have up many of her lunchtimes to make sure the taken place, since the start of September, every performance is the best that it could possibly be. In addition, she has arranged all of the music for the different instruments including

always rewarded because of the quality of the flutes, cellos and drums. Overall, her efforts are performances that never fail to please. Praise Amelia Gardner playing the violin Luke Cowling gets the rhythm going is the only feedback that is ever received. The Orchestra will be performing a variety are also teaming up with the junior choir of pieces including ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. for performances of ‘Let it Go’ and ‘Rapping who will be performing a version of ‘Away in The wind band will also be performing classics Paper’. Senior Choir is available for students in a4 Manger’.players, including the teacher- Mr Fawcett such as ‘Pachelbel’s Christmas’ and a spin on a Year 9 and above and junior choir is available The concert commences at 7.00pm. Bach piece called ‘Rocking Bach’. for years 7 and 8. Tickets are available at the door for £3.00 and The senior choir, attended by a number Some smaller ensembles will be performing concessions are £2.00 per ticket. of the staff at the school and the head (Mr The students and staff contribute a lot of Jessica Fuller and Ben Fairless in Morris), are singing a range of different songs their time and effort into making this concert perfect synch including ‘Scrooge’ and ‘African Gloria’. They including Bash- a drumming group, Cool Hand unforgettable. Ukes- a ukulele group, and the Klangerz. Also, a flute group will be performing, consisting of

Archie Wood, Jessica Lawrence and Oscar Lawrance in a trio of wind and brass Lucas Sheriff keeping the beat Winterton welcomes three new teachers Here at Winterton Community Academy we By Erin Nicholson really helped me get used to the way the Design & He is a teacher of both physics and general science. have welcomed two new teaching staff, in Technology works.” He teaches year seven to nine. He teaches all days What do you enjoy most about teaching? of the week, but doesn’t have a tutor group. We both Morden Foreign Languages and the Art group. As well as teaching, Mrs Purdon has been “I enjoy teaching the children and helping also decided to ask him a few questions. department. We feel that both members of staff learning the daily routine and getting use to the them develop not only academically but socially What do you enjoy most about teaching at our idea of school life. She is in two departments: and morally.” school? Academy. Mrs Hawley, who is a teacher of Art and Design & Technology. She works mainly Who is your favourite artist? “It is a smaller school therefore the pupils have fitted well into Winterton Community alongside four other members of teaching staff: French has replaced Miss Neal. She has become “Dina Wakley.” recieve more attention and has more access to Mrs Blackburn, who teaches Art, Mr Bradley, Mrs a valued teacher, teaching years seven to nine, Who inspired you to become a teacher? learning support.” Johnson (head of Art and Design & Technology) “My mum (Mrs Beevers).” three days a week. Her classroom is well Are the staff at our school supporting? and Mr Singleton (joint head of Design & Which year group do you enjoy decorated and gives an extremely positive “Yes, all the staff have helped me settle in to Technology). Before Mrs Purdon worked here teaching most? environment for the three years to work in. school life. And the senior leadership team have permanently, she worked with in our Art “I enjoy teaching year ten the most.” especially helped me and have been extremely Mrs Hawley is part of a three member team department helping all classes throughout 2013. What is your favourite part of being a teacher including Miss Elliot and Mrs Foster. She proceeded on to another school for a year, at this school? supportive.” We have also gained Mrs Purdon: a teacher then came back into our school in 2015 after “Every day at this school is different, and some of Textiles, Woodwork, Cookery and Art. Mrs the passing of Mrs Beevers in the summer, who of the things the pupils say could be made into a So all in all we believe that the two new is greatly missed. We decided to interview Mrs really interesting book!” additions at Winterton Community have really groups in our school. Also, Mrs Purdon has a year Purdon and ask her a few questions: been able to enhance our learning opportunities sevenPurdon tutor teaches group, five so daysit has abeen week a time with period all year of What do you enjoy most about school? Mr Buchannan is also a new member of and not just in our lessons. Each member of settling in for all of them. Mrs Purdon teaches two “I really enjoy working within my our school life, however he is not a permanent staff produces support for each member of our GCSE groups, one of which is a year eleven art department because of the ethos it produces, member of teaching staff. He is covering for Mrs community, and ultimately helps us achieve our and photography and the other a year ten textiles especially Mr Singleton because he has Langthorne who is currently on maternity leave. goal of being outstanding. 24