Blast of Artistic Inspiration at the SSI Furnace
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Freebrough Flyer Academy News Vol 2 June 2011 So much more than a classroom… ollowing a dramatic and futuristic innovative lessons. centre will support research and enquiry creative lessons where students can access Frefurbishment, students are now The space will be primarily used to deliver and the small breakout/meeting rooms information in different ways, through able to enjoy a variety of lessons in our project based learning and Business and can be used to develop teamwork and resources such as the stage and plasma TV Personalised Learning Space. Enterprise lessons though there will also be communication. Students will learn to take screens.” This incredible suite of rooms includes the opportunity for other subjects to utilise ownership of their own learning by being The stage and screens are also sure to two classrooms, fully equipped for wet and the area. given the flexibility to use the different be put to good use by our Drama Youth dry practical work and a fantastic resource Miss Newton, teacher of Business and areas to complete tasks and projects. Theatre and in assemblies, staff CPD centre and library complete with brand new Enterprise at the academy said: “ Project Based Learning and Business sessions and meetings. In addition to ICT facilities. These learning spaces link The personalised learning space will allow and Enterprise lessons will have a large the screens we also have a built in sound into a huge atrium space complete with students to take their learning outside of presence in the space where students will system with a microphone connection funky, flexible seating, a bright yellow stage their classroom. Each of the areas within be encouraged to develop their personal, which will help Staff or Students when and an enormous set of 9 plasma screens! the space encourages the students to use enterprise, learning and thinking skills. teaching, delivering presentations or These screens can be connected to a laptop different skills. Classrooms 033 and 034 The innovative equipment and space performing. and used by teachers to deliver exiting and inspire creativity, the library and resource allows teachers to plan engaging and Blast of artistic inspiration at the SSI furnace n Thursday 12th May, Freebrough wonderful lunch and we able to meet Peerasak OAcademy art students visited the and Nynny Nynny from Thailand who are currently mothballed blast furnace at working for SSI. They very kindly spent time Redcar, now owned by Thai company SSI. talking to us about the industry and culture of The initial focus of the visit was to look at their country. industry but the students who attended gained We found the whole trip a real inspiration so much more than just artistic inspiration. and we developed good relationships with We were taken on a tour of the enormous SSI. We are hoping to develop more links and site by David Stenson, Fire Safety Officer, to exhibit our work in time for the opening of the enable us to collect ideas and imagery for our furnace. current project: Art, Industry and Crossing Our thanks go to SSI for their support and Cultures. enthusiasm towards our artwork ideas and for Following our tour SSI provided us with a their hospitality. 2 Freebrough Flyer Vol 2 june 2011 telling you more about that in future the quality of teaching and learning. Principal Linda Halbert editions. Staff and students are really excited We will introduce you to the three about the opportunities this funding new staff joining our English, Maths will bring to revolutionise how elcome them lots of good luck and much and Science faculties in September teachers teach, students learn and the Wto success in whatever they have in the next edition. way in which we communicate to the second chosen to do. We look forward to Freebrough students have parents. We will keep you updated edition of the them coming back and telling us benefited from a significant amount on developments through our Freebrough about their achievements in the of funding to develop spaces to website and Coastal View as they Flyer. I hope future. support personalised learning happen. you enjoy the We are currently working within the academy. Work is now As we draw to the end of what has news stories closely with our Primary Schools almost completed to provide a been a very busy and productive from Freebrough Academy in to welcome our New Year 7 to large learning space in the heart first year for Freebrough Academy I this edition and it encourages Freebrough on Monday 04 July of the academy with a stage and would like to take this opportunity to you to visit our website at www. 2011. Year 6 will transfer early, huge screen to support teaching thank the students, staff, Governors freebroughacademy.org get to know students in other year and learning activities, a Library/ and Sponsors for all of their hard to find out more about us and ask groups through the vertical tutor Learning Resource Centre and work, positive contribution and questions about any of the news groups and follow their Year 7 smaller breakout rooms around the support to enable us to achieve stories you see here. timetable. This is a very effective outside of the main teaching space. success. My thanks also go to This is a busy term as we say way to support the smooth transition Students can work in these areas as parents/carers, local primary and goodbye to our Year 11 students as from Primary School and is an large and small groups, in pairs and secondary schools, Cleveland Police they finish their last examinations. excellent opportunity for them to as individuals. Students will have and Fire Brigade and the local This year group have done so much have a positive experience of life the opportunity to work in this area community who have worked in to contribute to the academy in their Secondary School before September. in different subject areas as well as partnership with us this year. We last year. They have supported the We have a range of special activities through the Project Based Learning all want the same goal – to ensure younger students in their vertical planned for the New Year 7 students curriculum in Years’ 7 & and 8. We our young people are happy and tutor groups, trained as Heroes to help them get to know each other will feature this space in action in successful. I have no doubt that with Human Utopia and used these as a year group. We will report back the next edition. through the good work we have skills to support staff and students on this in the next edition. Work is also about to begin on the started together this year we can throughout the year and have On Monday 06 June 2011 we development of our Post 16 centre. continue to improve the life chances already achieved some impressive welcome Mr Gordon Cameron to This will be built on the present site of young people in East Cleveland. examination results when entered Freebrough Academy as the new of Freebrough and will be the base early for GCSE Maths and English. Director of Learning for Science. for our 50 post 16 students from We look forward to working with They will be back together on 24 Mr Cameron joins us from Bydales September 2012. Alongside the £2.8 you next academic year. Have a June 2011 to celebrate at the Prom, School. He has some exciting million for this building Freebrough good summer. which is being held at Gisborough ideas to further develop Science at Academy has also secured nearly £1 Best wishes Hall. We will miss them but wish Freebrough and we look forward to million to spend on ICT to improve Linda Halbert From Student to Super-Chef! hen Graham Vaughan joined WFreebrough in year 7 he anticipated that he would wave a merry goodbye to us all after his exams in year 11 to follow his chosen career. Little did he know that by the time he reached school leaving age Freebrough Academy would be able to offer him yet more support in achieving his goals. Inspired and encouraged by attending workshops with our Chef, Stewart McGreskin, Graham has chosen to pursue a career in catering. Having approached Middlesbrough College, Graham was advised that a Modern Apprenticeship (which incorporates NVQ level 1 and NVQ level 2) would be the best way forward. Graham will split his time between Middlesbrough College and Freebrough Academy for the duration of his training. Graham is pictured here with his outstanding Btec artwork, some of which he has donated to the academy to be displayed around the building. If you can cook as well as you paint Graham, we look forward to sampling your menus! Freebrough Flyer Vol 2 June 2011 3 Freebrough News Freebrough plays False fingers and host to a right royal gruesome gashes! get together! n Tuesday 26 April whilst Prince wear in their hair to a “throw the bouquet” OWilliam was learning his lines and competition. Kate Middleton was putting the finishing touches to her dress, Freebrough Members of staff from Freebrough Academy was hosting a huge celebration Academy were on hand to serve champagne all of its own! Over 400 Rainbows, (non-alcoholic of course!), take photographs Brownies, Guides, Senior Section, Guiders and provide patriotic music. The two hours and Trefoil Guild from across the South of royal revelling was thoroughly enjoyed Langbaurgh Division joined together for a by all who attended. Royal Wedding celebration. Alison Brown, Girlguiding South The group put Freebrough Academy’s Langbaurgh Division Commissioner said: excellent learning spaces to good use by “We always get a fantastic welcome from taking part in a variety of themed activities.