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Congratulations Class of 2019! Extraordinary students - excellent examination results yet again. Many thanks to our passionate and committed teachers and staff, our talented and hard working students and our fabulously supportive parents/carers.

One of Cornwall’s Most Consistently High Performing State Secondary Schools COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Autumn 2019 Issue 70

AN INDEPENDENT STATE ACADEMY Spectacular GCSE Success for CSIA Students Huge grins and cheers One student who was delighted with Biology and Chemistry. She could be seen and heard their results was Naomi J, who received commented, “I am completely shocked 9 GCSEs at grades 8/9 or equivalent and delighted. This means that I can around CSIA as students and has secured a place amongst other join CSMS and pursue my dream of received their GCSE results very able students at Cornwall School applying for Oxbridge”. in the summer holidays. of Maths and Science (CSMS), part of CSIA’s VI Form Academy, to study “We are all delighted that the efforts With a 99% overall pass rate and nearly for A levels in Mathematics, Further of students, their teachers and support 70% passing in the critical grade 4+ Mathematics, Physics and Economics. staff have been so emphatically English and Maths criteria, there were She said, “I’m thrilled with my results rewarded. These results are a great smiles and jubilation around the school. and I am excited be to studying at achievement built upon the combined CSMS”. efforts of very many people,” said

Principal, Ian Kenworthy, praised Ryan C, who achieved 9 GCSEs at Emma Haase, Vice Principal at CSIA. students for their outstanding GCSE grades 8/9 or equivalent and will go “It is always such a delight to see results, commenting, “We are delighted onto study A levels in Mathematics, the reactions of students who are with this year’s results and congratulate Further Mathematics, Physics and so deserving of these wonderful all our students and staff who have Computer Science at CSMS. He results, not just those who achieve the worked incredibly hard. We are commented, “I am really pleased with highest grades, but all those who have particularly pleased with the results my results and I am looking forward to exceeded their own expectations.” in Mathematics, English and Science, studying A Levels in the VI Form”. which were outstanding and reflect CSIA looks forward to welcoming the our specialist status as a centre of Molly C, who achieved 9 GCSEs vast majority of its students back to excellence in Science and Mathematics including 5 at grade 9 and a prestigious The VI Form Academy in September teaching. Thanks to the dedication, A^, which is awarded to a few students and with such excellent results, commitment and quality of teaching, who achieve even higher than an expectations are high. the support of parents and the wider A*. Molly will join Naomi and Ryan school community, we have recorded at CSMS and is taking A levels in another fantastic set of results”. Mathematics, Further Mathematics,

Years of hard work and Veterinary Science after gaining A* India K who is going to Bristol study were rewarded grades in Chemistry and Mathematics, University to read for a BA in Law an A in Further Mathematics and a B in with grade A’s in English Literature today when students at Biology. and History and a grade B in The VI Form Academy at Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. She CSIA received their A level Matthew B who is going to Swansea commented, “How was I this morning? results. University to read for a Masters in Nervous but I feel amazing now! Medical Engineering after gaining grade I’m studying Law at Bristol and can’t The school is once again celebrating As in Mathematics, Biology and Product wait. Thanks for the amazing support with a 100% pass rate across all Design. throughout my time at The VI Form courses, with 41% of grades being A*- A Academy.” and 85% of grades being A*- C grades Cameron C who is going to Exeter or equivalent. These results are likely to University to read for a BSc in Vice Principal, Sarah Belshaw, ensure the VI Form Academy remains Computer Science after gaining A commented, “Warmest congratulations in the top 25% of the country. Students grades in Computer Science and to each and every one of our students studying mathematics achieved nearly Mathematics and a Distinction* in IT. for their incredible results. These results 60% A*- A grades. Students studying coupled with the wider experiences A levels in Science subjects achieved Chloe F who is going to Bristol and skills gathered at our VI Form really 75% A*- B. In the vocational subjects, University to read BSc Cancer Biology give students the competitive edge in the average grade achieved was a and Immunology after gaining A* in Higher Education and the workplace. Distinction*. EPQ, A’s in Biology and Chemistry and We believe that they will leave our a B in Mathematics. She commented, academy as resilient, ambitious and Among those with the most to “I am very relieved now. I had a very well rounded individuals who have very celebrate were the following students: positive experience at The VI Form exciting futures ahead of them!” Academy and can’t wait to start Eliza H who is going to Bristol University.” University to read for a BVSc in

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Parents, governors, have here,” said Vice Principal Mark “We have a culture of success at our primary headteachers Fenlon. “The evening is always such a school and of being proud of personal highlight of the school calendar and this achievement,” commented Mark and staff gathered at CSIA year was no exception. It’s wonderful to Fenlon. “It was a very successful event to celebrate the success be able to recognise our students and and great to see so many of our young of their Year 7, 8 and 9 their hard work throughout the year.” people rewarded for their efforts and students, at the school’s perseverance. The evening not only annual ‘Celebration of The audience were entertained with reflects the incredible hard work and outstanding performances from Lola enthusiasm of our students, but also Achievement’ event. G of Year 7, and Corey W and Anya the staff. Everyone plays a crucially A, both of Year 9. Camborne Youth important role in making our Academy

Plaque & Trophy Winners Sportsman of the Year The Youth Speaks Award – Year 7 Sportsman of the Year – Jacob K Lily M, Josie W and Isla R Year 8 Sportsman of the Year – Greg E The Moffat Music Cup – Corey W Year 9 Sportsman of the Year – Ben S The Stuart Soloman Award – Freya T The Godrevy Plate – Lily H Sportswoman of the Year The evening saw over 400 guests Band showcased again with wonderful such a wonderful place for students to Year 7 Sportswoman of the Year – Heidi M attend to see awards presented for performances. learn and fulfil their potential.” House Awards Year 8 Sportswoman of the Year – Alice F outstanding academic achievement Maori Top Scorer – Monty R Year 9 Sportswoman of the Year – Imogen M and commitment in the full range of Certificates were given for Outstanding “The Celebration of Achievement Abenaki Top Scorer – Amelia M subjects. Academic Achievement and evening never fails to enthuse and Masai Top Scorer – Aly C Commitment, to students of Merit and inspire the whole school community. Aztec Top Scorer – Kian T Student of the Year Shields “We are very proud of our CSIA Distinction, followed by plaques and A huge congratulations to all of our Maori Outstanding Contribution – Lana S Year 7 Female Student of the Year – Lily M Abenaki Outstanding Contribution – Piran W Year 7 Male Student of the Year – Oscar H students and everything they have trophies for the Youth Speaks Award, winners!” added Vice Principal, Mrs Masai Outstanding Contribution – Anna B Year 8 Female Student of the Year – Holly W achieved this year; they all play an The Moffat Music Cup, The Godrevy Emma Haase. Aztec Outstanding Contribution – Chelsea G Year 8 Male Student of the Year – Alfie B instrumental part in making our Plate Award, House Awards and Year 9 Female student of the Year – Abbie N Academy such a highly regarded presentation of the Sports Person and Year 9 Male Student of the Year – Nedas V and revered school. “Events like this Student of the Year shields. showcase what incredible talent we

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Year 11 students were given Students and staff enjoyed a three- “We’re so proud of our students the red carpet treatment at course meal before filling the dance who have been superb throughout floor which was packed to the very their time at CSIA. They have been their end of year prom on end. “Since joining our academy, so committed to their studies and Thursday 4th July. our students have experienced and determined to reach their potential,” achieved a great deal and it was a added Mark Fenlon, Vice Principal. Assistant Principal, Naomi Godolphin, pleasure to share in their well-deserved “They have made lifelong memories at paid tribute to an “amazing” cohort celebrations. We are looking forward to the school and we would like to wish saying, “An incredible evening was had welcoming the year group back to the all of our students every success in the by all and as always, our students were VI Form Academy,” said Naomi. future.” a credit to our academy.” “It has been a demanding few months The prom was held at Tregenna Castle, for our Year 11 students who have with over 160 students arriving in shown incredible dedication and glamorous evening dresses and tailored maturity in preparing for their GCSE suits to a huge crowd of family, friends exams,” said Naomi. “We wish them and staff for an evening to remember. every success this summer when they collect their results which they have Arriving in an imaginative array of worked so hard for.” ways, from shiny sports cars to vintage classics and super-stretch limos, the Staff remarked how proud they were glitzy evening began in style. of the students. “As we watched them arrive, we were reminded of just how “Our students joined us for an evening far they’ve come over the last five of celebration for what has been a years. It was such a special evening for fantastic five years,” commented the academy and one that we and the Naomi. “The event always creates such students will always remember.” a sense of excitement and it certainly lived up to everyone’s expectations!”

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CSIA’s Sports Day is “designed to be even though we were competing is so much more to Sports Day than exciting, challenging and rewarding, a against each other!” that,” added Mr Kenworthy, Principal. day which our students look forward “Sport enhances mental and physical to all year.” The students took part in “The atmosphere was lively and development and allows young various events including track, shot exciting with spectators cheering people to learn some key skills for life, put, discus, javelin, long jump and high loudly!” said Mrs Rowles-Jane. “The the importance of training hard and jump. day always illustrates that sport is so practising regularly, the need for self diverse with many opportunities to get confidence and determination as well “Each student within a tutor group involved and be active. Our students as teaching leadership and respect. We selected an event and competed to the showed fantastic sportsmanship congratulate everyone who took part in best of their ability on the day,” said Mrs throughout the day and they were very the day!” 16 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 70 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 17 CAMBORNE SCIENCE & The Year 10 Summer Social Event INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY In June, Year 10 students were invited to the Summer Social at the INTERNATIONAL Penventon Park Hotel. The Summer Social provided an opportunity for students to take part in PROGRAMME games, eat copious amounts of lovely buffet food and dance their socks off in the disco. Lots of fun was had by all!

The International Programme for the Year 2019/20 (Outgoing) This trip was a new idea for this academic year and was well appreciated by students and staff alike. October 2019 Canada Science Fair – Canada Year 10 should be incredibly proud of themselves for the way that they have November 2019 Exchange Visit – Mahidol Wittayanusorn School – Thailand approached their examination period November 2019 Japan Super Science Fair – Kyoto, Japan and were well deserving of a treat. Well done Year 10! November 2019 VI Form Exchange – China November 2019 Exchange Visit – South Korea November 2019 Exchange & Super Science Fair – Kyoto, Japan November 2019 Humanities Conference – Kyoto, Japan Year 10 Work Experience Success January 2020 HWA Chong Science Fair – Singapore Year 10 students were January 2020 Japan Super Global Forum – Kyoto, Japan involved in placements January 2020 ISSF Exchange – Kamnoetvidya Science Academy – Thailand across the country in July.

March 2020 Exchange Visit – St Odolptus – Holland Our students have excelled themselves May 2020 International Maths Challenge – Singapore whilst on work experience in a variety of placements across the county such as doctors, vets, engineers, solicitors, hospitality and teaching.

The feedback we have received from employers has been absolutely outstanding with students being praised Where will it for their maturity, intelligence, resilience and politeness.

Year 10 students have been given their take you? own projects to complete involving finance; designing interiors; illustration; programming satellites and much, much more. We are very proud of their achievements.

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Fifteen guests from Canada Guests also experienced the Seal The beach was, as always, their Students at CSIA explored The second week involved the launch and South Korea enjoyed Sanctuary in Gweek, where they favourite destination and every the meaning and benefits of lunchtime mindfulness activities, saw first hand the many devastating visitor enjoyed eating Cornish pasties which were designed to provide time the best of what Cornwall effects of plastic pollution on our and strawberries with cream. “We of mindfulness over the for students to focus on relaxing and has to offer, whilst being wildlife. Feadon Farm was a hit with were delighted to unite the unique course of an exciting two building positive relationships with one hosted by CSIA. the Biologists. St Michael’s Mount experience of cultures from the Far East weeks. another. Lunchtime activities included: and the Minack provided an excellent and Canada with our students here in A picnic in the Japanese garden where The exchange students, from Fort opportunity to witness true Cornish Camborne, Huge thanks are due to our The first week comprised of tutorials picnic blankets and snacks were Richmond Collegiate and the Korean architecture, setting the scene hosting families and our students, who and an assembly to teach students provided in order to create a peaceful Science Academy, stayed with host beautifully. The weather throughout were exceptional ambassadors for the the meaning of mindfulness. Students space; a chill and chat room; a quiet families locally and were looked after also allowed Cornwall to be seen at its school.” also learnt many invaluable strategies reading room; outdoor art; mandala by CSIA buddies. best. which they could use both in and colouring and sports activities such The International Programme has out of lessons in order to improve as dodge ball and rounders. Students “Yet again, we’re delighted to have CSIA students from Year 9 to 11 made been an integral part of CSIA for over their emotional wellbeing. Breathing across all years attended the activities showcased what a fantastic part of the up the hosting group, with some of a decade and continues to provide meditation and focusing on the and feedback shows that their world we live in and to have integrated them having already visited their invaluable experiences for all involved. positive were two of the strategies that concentration and achievement levels our visitors into our school community,” international student in their respective Many partnerships from previous were the most popular amongst the were positively affected by this project. said Miss Paula Tippett, International countries, while others will be travelling exchanges have met again and are students. Many teachers also planned Education Coordinator. “They enjoyed to see them in the Autumn Term. even now at University together in the mindfulness activities into their lessons, Great thanks need to go to the KS4 many lessons across our subjects at “The connection we have to our UK. CSIA is very proud to support our whether this was calming music on Student Parliament Team for planning both CSIA and NEXUS, as well as a international schools is very special students in becoming global citizens entry, or a five minute task to allow and organising such a wonderful two whole variety of cultural and tourist with lifelong friendships and networks and to be inspired by the multitude of the students to be mindful in order to week focus. spots across the county.” being forged across the globe.” opportunities which lie ahead. refocus their brains.

University Taster Day

Year 12 spent their PSHE Day in July at the University of Exeter experiencing what it would be like to study at a Russell Group University first hand.

They took part in lectures on how to choose the right course for their UCAS applications, a question and answer session with current Exeter students and had an extensive tour of the impressive facilities. They then had a taste of city living by heading into the centre for lunch and shopping. An excellent and informative day was had by all.

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Year 12 students in CSMS accommodation in beautiful student part in the University Open Day. They travelled to Cambridge halls. toured the various departments and colleges that make up the University this term as part of the After a tour of the college with Mr and even got to look around one of the Oxbridge stream. Chapman they then took to the University’s one hundred libraries. city centre to explore the historic These high achieving, ambitious young buildings and learn all about some of As part of the Oxbridge stream, we adults have set their sights on gaining the amazing scientific breakthroughs provide our most able and ambitious a place at one of the top universities in that have occurred in the hallowed Science and Mathematics students with the UK. halls of the old Cavendish Laboratory, a bespoke package of support with their including the discovery of the electron. applications to elite universities in the Eight students left Cornwall in the The students also visited the Sedgwick UK and abroad which includes personal early hours and travelled to Cambridge Museum of Earth Sciences where they statement writing workshops, intensive on the train. After a smooth journey came face to face with a cast of the interview practice, and vital entrance which included a quick trip on the most preserved Iguanodon skeleton exam preparation. underground they arrived at Downing ever found. College, one of the constituent colleges of the University. They were On day two, after a hearty breakfast in The Mathematical Bridge is among Cambridge University’s the Hall, the students were off to take lucky enough to be staying in college most recognizable landmarks.

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The Cornish Secondary Open Teams - Tack & Turnout Individual Rosettes - 60cm - 65cm class CSIA and The Western Pony GYMKHANA 4. Stithians School School Team Competition 1. CSIA 1. Helston School club hosted the Cornish 1. Kea School 5. Wendron C. of E School, St Day 2. Helston Community College 2. Polwhele House School 2. Polwhele House School School & Trevithick School was held in glorious 3. Penair School 3. Sophie L CSIA – Red Arrows Primary Schools’ Team 3. Germoe School 6. Chacewater School sunshine on Tuesday 9 4. Sir James Smith’s Community School 4. Polwhele House School competition, on Friday 5 4. Wendron C. of E School, St Day July 2019 at Pendarves 5. Caitlyn L CSIA – Red Arrows July 2019 at Chyverton Park, School & Trevithick School SPECIAL AWARDS TO: Equestrian Centre, by kind Open Teams - Show Jumping 6. Helston School by kind permission of Nick 5. Mount Hawke Academy Most Polite: Tia from Germoe permission of Mr & Mrs 1. Penair School and Mandy Holman. 6. Mithian School Best Individual Tack & Turnout: Rory 2. Sir James Smith’s Community School Novice Teams - Tack & Turnout from Lanner School Weedon. 3. CSIA 1. Mullion School TACK & TURNOUT Youngest Competitors: Jessica from 4. Helston Community College 2. Helston School Many thanks to our lovely judges: Jackie 1. Polwhele House School Mithian School and Arrietty from Kea Many thanks to the brilliant judges: 3. Polwhele House School Luker (show jumping), assisted by Mr 2. Germoe School School: Both 6 Michaela Murrish (show jumping), John Novice Teams - Show Jumping 4. CSIA – Red Devils (Tara W, Barley H, Luker and Jess Luker; Christina Carson 3. Troon School, Halwin School and Murrish (course builder); Christina Carson 1. CSIA – Red Barons Caitlyn L) and Sue Ferris (tack and turnout); Emma Sithney School and Sue Ferris (Tack and Turnout); 2. Helston School 5. Helston School 2 Haase (gymkhana and organiser); Emma Haase (Organiser); Tracey Harvey 3. Mullion School 6. CSIA – Red Arrows (Thomas P, Tiffany Tracey Harvey (rosettes). Many thanks (Rosettes). Many thanks to all those who 4. Redruth School D, Sophie L, Caitlyn L) to all those who helped make this an helped make this such an enjoyable day 5. Polwhele House School enjoyable day for the children: The for all those taking part: the Western 6. CSIA – Red Devils Western Pony Club committee, pony Pony Club committee, Pony Club Best Individual Tack & Turnout club members and Camborne Science members and CSIA students (Arena Individual Rosettes - 70cm 75cm class Barley H – CSIA and International Academy students Party). 1. Redruth School (catering and arena party). 2. Redruth School CSIA entered four teams across the 3. Erin J (Riding Tilly) CSIA – Red Barons TEAM SHOW JUMPING Open and Novice sections gaining 4. Charlotte V (Riding Lottie) 1. Kea School fantastic results. CSIA – Red Barons 2. Polwhele House School 5. Erin J (Riding Maizie) CSIA – Red Barons 3. St Buryan Academy, Nancledra School 6. Mullion School And Penryn School 4. Stithians CP School 5. Mithian School 6. Chacewater School

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In a great display of Ollie has had the chance to work Ollie, who is part of the Gifted STEM BE YOURSELF ambition, Nexus 11 student alongside many of the most influential Programme at CSIA explained, “Being people in the industry, including a able to have this experience was Ollie T wrote to a number number of the European Astronaut amazing, to work alongside Astronauts, of International and private Corp and the German Space Agency, Medical Teams, as well as many of top Just before the summer, I was invited to go to the graduation ceremony Space Agencies around the including his host and British Astronaut people in Europe who train astronauts for Falmouth and Exeter University at Truro Cathedral. I arrived early globe hoping for a week’s Tim Peake. Keen to maximise this once and make sure they are in peak health!” in a lifetime opportunity, Ollie requested and went to get my academic robes along with all the other lecturers. placement for his Year 10 to extend his placement a further week At the time of this being written Ollie As you probably know, you wear a very strange hat which you will Work Experience. is still out in Germany, having had his internship extended by a third week to often see get thrown in the air when the photos are taken. The person further witness the first joint NASA/ cloaking me perched the hat on my head and told me not to touch it. SpaceX Commercial Astronauts, complete their week’s training at the As we processed, I remembered being told by a lecturer when I was at EAC, as well as NAS who will fly to the university: “Anthony you are not the brightest student, but you will get ISS in mid September. During his visit, he has made many vital connections, there in the end!” As I was processing into the Cathedral, I wished that ensuring links for future employment lecturer could have seen me. and internships are within his grasp.

Ollie would like to thank his hosts in As I was sat there amongst all the Doctors and Professors and seeing Germany: Tim Peake, Mareike Morawietz (Medical Education Coordinator EAC / the graduates coming up one by one being presented to the Chancellor, Internship Coordinator), Ruediger Seine I wondered what their lives will be like and what they will end up doing. (Astronaut Training Manager) and Martyn Cockram (Astronaut Training Designer). I suddenly realised that I was now an equal with that lecturer from Both Ruediger and Martyn generously all those years ago and I was now sitting in a seat that he would have hosted Ollie in their homes for the His endeavours were so well received to encompass the weekend of the 50th period. In addition, thanks are due to sat in if he was present. Maybe his remark all those years ago was a that he was rewarded with the Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon CSIA VI Form for their Mini Scholarship compliment rather than the negative I took it to be. experience of a lifetime. Ollie wrote to landings, this was agreed immediately. and Connor Downs Residents NASA, ESA, ULA and SpaceX to name a Association for their grant. few. He received an invitation from the The journey has taken him from working In life we will get many pieces of advice; we will be told many different European Space Agency (ESA), European inside full scale mock-ups of the ISS, Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, to sitting on Command Console with things and occasionally these will shape the way in which we act. For Germany asking him to join them and EUROCOM, listening and watching the began his Internship in July. crews on the ISS, as well as working on myself I know that I may not be the brightest, but I will never give up. smaller projects and delivering lectures We are all different, we are part of a fantastic world whose future we The EAC trains and develops the skills on them himself. required for European Astronauts to fly can shape. We should never doubt the importance of us being who we to the International Space Station (ISS), During his 2 weeks, Ollie was able to be are in this world; without us the world is a poorer place. At the end of while preparing for an exciting future meet and talk with the team preparing of space exploration beyond low Earth the launch of Italian Astronaut Luca the day we need to try and be happy, we need to shine like the brightest orbit as well as focusing on missions and Parmitano, who launched to the ISS star. We need to know that we are unique and amazing people. We need space medicine. The facilities include a on July 20th, coinciding with the 50th full scale mock up of some of the ISS Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon to be happy with everything we achieve. We should never doubt our Modules, a 20m deep Neutral Buoyancy Landings in 1969. Luca Parmitano ability to succeed. We should always care for our friends and help and Facility (diving pool) for Spacewalk or launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome more correctly Extravehicular Activity in Kazakhstan, beginning his six month speak up for those less fortunate than ourselves. (EVA) Training as well as a multitude mission named ‘Beyond’. Ollie was then of simulators and classrooms covering able to observe the Mission Control team every training need possible. supporting the Astronauts on the ISS. Father Anthony

30 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 70 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 31 “Best PSHE Day Ever!” Feedback from students was fantastic and reflective of the prepared for every eventuality. They was definitely glowing for passion our students have for making all received CPR and AED training. a difference. This was revisited the Students also had the pleasure of being our July PSHE Day. The following day, when our Environment trained by Declan M, Year 11, who has school was a hive of activity Committee presented to students who recently been appointed High Sheriff as they heard testimony are passionate about climate change. It of the Police Cadets for Cornwall. The from a Holocaust survivor, was great to see how much they have Science team led brilliant workshops received AED training, met done and what their future plans are to on the impacts of healthy eating on make a positive sustainable difference our brains and bodies, and the impacts with Devon and Cornwall to our community. of substance abuse. There are many Police and inflated hearts children who would like to avoid certain amongst many other Year 8 focussed on their transition from crisps in the future for the amount of activities. Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4, and the fat that came out of them! risks they may face along the way. Next Steps South West created Careerpilot Year 9 heard testimony from a Year 7 engaged in a mock election, profiles with our students so they Holocaust survivor. The testimony creating their own policies as well as could start to explore future careers was followed by a question and looking at existing government policies. and higher education. Careerpilot answer session to enable students to Many created policies based on also has a parents and carers area better understand the nature of the personal safety as they received input that is worth using in supporting your Holocaust and to explore its lessons in on safety during the summer including children in planning their futures. We more depth. Our students’ questions safety on the roads and beaches. take your children’s personal safety were reflective of their compassion Their engagement with political issues very seriously and want them to be and interest in human rights and

were a real credit to the school. experience placements, received sex The visit is part of the Holocaust and relationships education from local Year 12 had an equally fulfilling day Educational Trust’s extensive all year advisory service, Brook, and had a at the University of Exeter. They had round Outreach Programme, and is so fantastic introduction to life at VI Form. a great taster of life at university and important, not only for GCSE History Our students were brilliant in engaging engaged with the many activities on and RPE students, but all students in in Post 16 activities, facing challenges offer – a great foundation to base their encouraging them to learn from the from the VI Form tutor teams with UCAS applications on in September. lessons of the Holocaust and make trophies awarded for their endeavours a positive difference in their own in the Year 10 celebration assembly. lives. It was a privilege to hear Henri’s testimony and hear a first hand account of what it was like for Jews, and many others, before, during and after the Holocaust.

YZUP shared information about drug and alcohol abuse and ways in which to deal with peer pressure and how to recognise risk. Students also met with Devon and Cornwall Police to focus on personal safety. Their final session focussed on equality, human rights and the law.

Year 10 also met Devon and Cornwall Police, prepared for their work

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AED training with Ronnie Richards Memorial Charity

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A team of ten Nexus sure enough toward the end of the race in 4th so a place down from before, but students from Years 7 to we could see other cars visibly slowing we completed an additional lap making so we made the decision to have a swift our best distance of the day 28.5 miles 9 travelled to Predannack third stop and to change drivers to our at an average of 18.5 mph. Airfield near Mullion secret weapon – India F! to compete in the At the prize giving ceremony we were Greenpower Regional India drove through to the end of very pleasantly surprised to receive Heats. the race and our batteries lasted the awards for: distance. • Best Newcomer Team • Best Presented Team Taking their electric car “Nexus One” Our Race 1 result was better than we • The Institute of Engineering and out onto the track for the very first time could have hoped; we were thrilled Technology Award against schools from all over the South to come third in our class, covering West region, our team exceeded the a distance of 27 miles at an average high expectations we all had of them. speed of 17.8 mph.

The Nexus team were taking part in the F24 Kit Car category for years 11-16, all driving cars made from a ‘rolling chassis’ kit. They would be driving at the same time as the F24 Scratch cars (built from scratch including the chassis), but not competing directly against them.

The day started early, leaving Nexus at 7am to arrive at Predannack in time to unload and prepare the car for a rigorous scrutineering which checked every aspect of the vehicle and drivers for safety.

A team briefing followed where the racing and track rules were laid out for everyone. At 10am the track opened for a 90 minute practice session, and we took full advantage of the time , completing practice laps to get used to the circuit. After another short break for We would like to extend our thanks refreshments we were back onto the to everyone who has helped our George P was our first driver, and he grid for the start of Race 2. Milan drove team throughout the year and all the made an amazing start getting off the a great pace and handed over to Fred other students who took part in the line and through about half the pack J. Our batteries once again looked to Greenpower project but did not get before some had even managed a few be lasting well, and we were convinced selected for the final team. In addition car lengths. After half an hour, George we had a really good shot at qualifying we would like to thank Rob Kellow of came into the pits and Max B took over, for the finals so we decided not to do a RG Kellow Ltd for his continued support followed by Will G. final pit stop and Fred drove for the last of the team and Nexus. 45 minutes of the race – the longest Being our first race, and despite plenty stint of any of our drivers. of practising on the playground at Our Race 2 result was equally as Nexus, we weren’t sure how long our impressive. Of the 11 kit cars we came pair of 12V batteries would last, and

36 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 70 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 37 Camborne Academy’s VI Form End of Year Celebration VI Form students from their courses with their colleagues year!” Whilst Year 13 student Adam Camborne Science and and the staff who have helped them commented, “I had a fantastic night” strive to achieve their full potential.” and Year 13 student Jacob said, “I can’t International Academy Deputy Head of VI Form, Danni Perry, believe this is the end!”. enjoyed their annual commented, “The Summer Ball is Summer Ball on Friday always extra special because the Lyn Green, the VI Form administrator, 12th July 2019. Student Leadership Team make it so commented, “The VI Form is a bit of personal to the Year 13 and Year 12 a family and it is with a great sense The Summer Ball was held at the students with place names, music play of pride that I see how far they have Falmouth Hotel with over 150 students lists, and the little extras like the photo come and where they are going”. Sarah and staff arriving in glamorous dresses booth and party jars or sweets”. Belshaw added, “We wish all Year 13 and sharp suits ready for an enjoyable students every success in the future evening of food, dancing and laughs. Students and staff enjoyed a three and we look forward to staying in course meal before filling the touch”. Head of VI Form, John Ross, dance floor which was packed to commented, “The Summer Ball is the very end. Year 13 student Emily fantastic because it allows Year 13 commented, “It was an amazing students to celebrate the end of evening and a great way to end the

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60 year 9s completed their Bronze The final expedition of the year was Practice in early June (see CN issue 69) the annual pilgrimage to beautiful before 36 year 10s made their way to Snowdonia with the Gold team. This Bodmin Moor for their final assessment expedition is the culmination of a 4 expedition. year journey from Bronze where the students get to test themselves for one “The Silver Assessment expedition is final time in some of the most stunning example of what a DofE team should a milestone in the DofE pathway at terrain in the UK. look like at Gold level.” – Richard, Senior our academy as this is the first time Assessor students experience wild, unmarked “One of the conditions of the Duke terrain. Bodmin Moor is a stunning of Edinburgh’s award is that teams Congratulations to all students who area when the weather is fair, however must be self sufficient during their have completed DofE or Ten Tors cloud can descend quickly to test the expedition. It is a credit to this team events this year and thank you to the navigational abilities of even the best that over the 4 day journey around staff who make these events possible. teams,” commented Mr Douglas. Snowdonia they required virtually Mr Douglas is regularly joined by a large

“With poor weather due to hit on day 2 zero input from staff other than number of staff who give up weekends, just as all 6 teams were in the middle occasionally checking in to confirm regardless of the weather, to allow our of the moor, I was thankful to my team everything was going well. They were students to engage with these fantastic of staff helpers who were on hand to a totally independent group able to opportunities – Thank you for making ensure all teams made it safely across look after themselves in remote terrain this possible. Brown Willy and down to the safety without help or technology – a fantastic

42 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 70 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 43 The VI Form Academy Induction Day

The VI Form Academy certainly made a splash on the first day of the new academic year.

On September 4th 2019, our new Year 12 students started the next stage of their academic careers by spending the day at the South West Lakes Stithians Outdoor Centre. The weather was kind with almost uninterrupted sunshine and a refreshing breeze which set a splendid tone for the team building away day.

Alongside their tutors, the new cohorts spent the day stand up paddle boarding, cruising the lake in sailing boats, competing in kayaks, and problem solving on shore. A proper Cornish lunch of pasties and a drink was eaten to a backdrop of excited conversation as people got to know one another and share stories. The afternoon got a little competitive as tutor groups were pitted against one another in a raft build and race competition that saw more than one person end up in the water.

Lowenna T said, “It was amazing, it was great to spend time with my new form.”

Kameran B said, “It was such a good day.”

Charlotte C said, “It was such an amazing experience and great fun!”

Head of VI Form John Ross said, “It is fantastic to be able to start the year in such a positive way and there is no doubt that The VI Form Academy secures good outcomes for the students, both in grades and progression, by ensuring excellent relations between students, teachers, and the pastoral team.”

The VI Form Academy is confident that the excited and enthusiastic new intake will be able to continue working with the teachers so as to remain in the top 20% of all providers of A levels nationwide.

44 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 70 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 45 CSIA Attends the Korean Science Fair Earlier this year, two their work on weever fish on Cornish confident and articulate our students students from CSMS were beaches, supported by the RNLI. The have been.” students had analysed the critical invited to take part in the incident data recorded by the RNLI and Either side of the science fair, the team Korea Science Academy correlated it to external factors, such as were able to explore the city of Busan, Science Fair (KSASF) in air and sea temperatures. The judges whose rich cultural heritage and rugged Busan, South Korea. of the science fair were so impressed coastline are both distant and exotic with their work that Dottie and Tom while still being somehow reminiscent The KSASF is hosted biannually by were awarded the prize for Best Poster of Cornwall. the Korea Science Academy of KAIST, in their category (Biosciences) as well as Korea’s first school for the education of an award for Most Innovative Research. Tom T students gifted in science. This year, it We visited Busan to participate in the welcomed delegates from 37 different “It’s such a valuable experience for our Korean Science Academy Science Fair schools in 21 countries worldwide. The students to travel to an event like the 2019 where we saw many science theme of the fair was “Dream! Design! KSASF and experience, first-hand, the presentations and posters. Despite Create!” and students were offered the pressure and excitement of presenting us both being nervous to present opportunity to showcase their research work at an international meeting” a science project to a room full of as well as a chance to collaborate and said Dr Gower, who accompanied the academics, it was worth it in the end as innovate around a series of STEM students, along with Miss Perry. we were congratulated and credited on challenges. “They did an incredible job of engaging our research and presentation skills. I’m their audience and of selling their really proud to have won prizes for our The two students selected to represent research. Many of the delegates from poster and our research. CSIA, Tom T and Dottie S presented other schools have commented on how

This was my second time visiting to experience something that most and the expectations on pupils are South Korea and it made me want to people never get to see. very high. The facilities at the school recommend it even more than I did are amazing and the students were after the first time. Despite this being Dottie S passionate about describing their an academic trip, some of my favourite The trip to South Korea was an inspiring research. bits came with the social side of the experience. KSA is a very large school meeting. There were people from 17 It was intriguing to hear students from different countries, and we had the the other schools talk about their opportunity to talk to them all. We projects. We really enjoyed sharing made friends in the six days of the our work as the weever fish project we science fair that will last a lifetime. They worked on is relevant to the public. may be friends for that short time, but All of the students we met were really it also allowed us to build connections friendly and it never really felt like a worldwide with people that are competition. exceptionally hard workers! On the days before the meeting, I really My favourite cultural part of the visit enjoyed exploring some of the sights was going to a temple by the ocean. around Busan. The city is on the coast The place’s name was Haedong and so there are many fish markets Yonggungsa Temple. The cultural and beautiful beaches. I have always places in Asian countries are very loved meeting new people and learning different to those of our country. They about different cultures, so to get to are conserved by the small entrance experience Korea with Korean students fee paid to enter and money from the as guides was really amazing. government. They take pride in their culture and history and it is amazing

On Wednesday 12th June, driven by Daniel Craig in the smash hit The highlight of the day was seeing the 10 students from Nexus James Bond film, Spectre. Valkyrie. Aston Martin has sold just 150 of these incredible cars, however with travelled up to the Aston The students then moved onto the a price tag of £2.3 million pounds, the Martin Factory. factory floor where they gained an students knew they would have to start insight into the obsessive detail and saving now if they ever wanted to own The students who were selected are precision engineering that goes into one! part of the Nexus Greenpower Racing the manufacture and design of these Team, who have enjoyed a fantastic fantastic cars. They observed a variety The students were hugely inspired first season of Greenpower Racing. of different manufacturing stations by this experience, and having been On arrival, the excited students were which included: Leather printing; given a careers talk by a member of greeted in reception and taken straight construction of the leather interior; a the Aston Martin Graduate Engineer to the first part of the tour: three tour of the different engines; the huge Programme many of them commented fantastic brand new Aston Martins. range of paint choices; final assembly that they would be interested in a processes and finally the completed career in the automotive engineering The students had the opportunity to sit cars. industry in the future. in the cars and imagine what it would be like to drive them, something they The students were engrossed and all thoroughly enjoyed. The tour then asked some very insightful questions, walked them through the history and impressing the Aston Martin engineer development of Aston Martin, taking in leading the tour with their knowledge. The £2.3 million pound Valkyrie cars from the 1920’s through to the car

Aston Martin DB10 used in James Bond Film, Spectre

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CORNWALL SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Come to our Open Morning on 23rd November 2019 10:00am - 12:30pm

If you are a gifted student likely to achieve mainly 7’s, 8’s and 9’s at GCSE and plan on taking Science and Maths A Levels then CSMS is the natural choice for your VI Form studies. To book a place at our Open Morning, please visit At CSMS, brilliant specialist teachers and attentive, ambitious www.CSMS.co.uk learners come together to achieve exceptional results.

52 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 70 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 53 Meet Our Newly Appointed House Leaders

Miss Hall - Aztec Mr Douglas - Maori Mr Thompson – Abenaki Miss Elliott – Masai

I have been a member of the I have been at CSIA for 3 This is my first year at CSIA. I am new to CSIA and CSIA community for a few years developing our Outdoor I love most sports and I Cornwall and am teaching in years now and have relished Education provision. With play squash for Cornwall. the mathematics department the amazing opportunities a passion for the outdoors I I believe that healthy this year. I am incredibly to support our students, have led expeditions all over competition is important in excited to be leading the from teaching science and the world from The Middle school and I want everyone Masai House this year and am PE to Duke of Edinburgh and East to Australia and Hong to seize the opportunities confident that with hard work International Trips. Kong. that being in Abenaki House and determination, our house will provide this year. will have a really fun and My background in As a former Olympic athlete, successful year. competitive swimming I’m keen to take Maori to We will all achieve our means I am super keen to victory in my first year as potential if we work together I am most looking forward lead Aztec to the finish line, in House Leader. and support each other. Good to seeing our house develop first place of course! luck Abenaki House for this as we strive to exemplify the year! Let’s win this! vital characteristics of the Masai Tribe of being brave, proud and working as a team!

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