Website: www.brockington.leics.sch.uk | Facebook: www.facebook.com/brockingtoncollege | Twitter: www.twitter.com/brockingtoncoll Brockington Bulletin June and July 2018 Edition Farewell to Year 11 As we approach the end of the academic year, it is a time to say some fond farewells. I am delighted to say that our Year 11 pupils were most impressive throughout the GCSE examination period. Some pupils were required to sit close to 30 exams in a five week period, which for four unluckly pupils included a clash of four exams on the first day of examinations and therefore involved overnight supervision! Despite the intensity of this period, the pupils maintained their energy levels and gave a terrific account of themselves. As a school, we are justifiably proud of their achievements and wish everyone well for results day on Thursday 23 August. The pupils were able to celebrate the end of the exams through the Year 11 prom at Sketchley Grange. They certainly did celebrate and created some great memories as they prepare for the next phase of their lives. Mr Chris Southall , Principal Farewell to Members of Staff The end of the academic year inevitably also involves saying farewell to members of staff that are leaving us. We therefore thank and give our best wishes to: Mr Jackson (History), Miss Bearne (Maths), Mr Minion (Head of Humanities), Mrs Liquorish (History) and Mrs Clarke (Design).
We are also thankful to the following members of staff who have worked with us for a short period of time, due to covering maternity leave or staff illness: Mrs Campbell (English), Miss Cox (Design), Miss Parra (MFL), Mr Graham (Science), Miss Mason (Drama) and Mr Fisher (Art). Miss Heggs (Head of Year/PE) will not be with us for a period of time, as she commences maternity leave. We wish her the very best.
Recent Successes As you will read within the bulletin, there is a lot happening during the last week of term and there has been much activity at Brockington over the last few weeks. This has included various careers opportunities, university trips, author visits, Brockington Books, RS events, MFL activities, humanities trips, science events, music trips, art trips, drama trips and a history workshop. There have also been a range of sporting activities with sports day proving to be a highlight. Equally, this year’s school production of Hairspray has received great acclaim from all those lucky enough to view the show. Values trips take place this week and our Kenya team fly out to support our partner schools. Well done to all the pupils and members of staff involved in any of these activities who are ‘living life to the full’ .
Thank You! It is very important at the end of the academic year that I recognise the support that parents and carers give to their children and to the school. Never under estimate the difference that you make to Cast of Hairspray your child’s development, as both a person and as a learner. Giving them your time and having high expectations of them alongside working with the school means that they will develop into successful individuals. Thank you for your support this year.
Next Academic Year: 2018-19:
Welcome to Year 6 Parents/Carers and Pupils : A very warm welcome to all parents/carers of our new pupils. We look forward to meeting you at Welcome Evening and to working with you over the next five years. We hope that the comprehensive information you have received to date has been helpful, but please do let us know if you have any questions outstanding.
Standards It is essential that all pupils set high standards from the start of the 2018-19 academic year. We do not wish to waste any learning time and therefore expect all pupils to comply with our behaviour and uniform expectations. Please support us fully in this respect. Our Uniform Policy is clear and can be seen on the school website, which includes pupils keeping mobile phones in lockers, as they will be confiscated if taken out during the day. I have recently issued a letter to all parents/carers regarding pupil expectations. This letter can be seen on the school website.
Best Wishes I hope that, whatever your plans, you have an enjoyable summer period with your family. We look forward to working with you again in the new academic year, which for pupils starts on Thursday 30 August 2018. Chris Southall, Principal Brockington Bulletin | June and July 2018 Edition | Page 1
MoreNews, News Notices & Reminders and Dates Absence End of Summer Requests Term in TermArrangements Time July 2018 Dates for your Diary
School will close for the summer holidays at 12.40 pm on Friday 13 July 2018. The school buses will arrive for this time and will depart at approximately Year 6 Pupils Induction/Welcome Days Monday 9 July Arrival between 12.50 pm. and and 8.20 am - 8.35 am Tuesday 10 July Depart 3.00 pm There will be the facility for any child to stay in school and be supervised in the library until 3.10 pm, although there will be no school buses at this time. Year 6 Welcome Evening Monday 9 July 7.00 pm Please contact the school office as soon as possible if you would like to make use of this facility. (Parent/Carers Only)
Please note that there will be limited administrative support over the summer holiday period, so if you contact the school, please be aware that a Value Trips (Years 7 to 10 except pupils Tuesday 10 July Day response may not be immediate. on work experience)
Following the summer holiday, we look forward to seeing current pupils and our new intake of Year 7 pupils at school on Thursday 30 August 2018. If Year 11 GCSE Results Day Thursday 23 August 8.00 am to you have any questions regarding these arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact the school. 10.00 am Mr Chris Southall, Principal Open Morning s (All prospective September Morning pupils, parents and carers are welcome) (TBC)
School Day 2018-19 Opening Evening (All prospective pupils, September Evening Current parents/carers will be aware that there was a recent consultation regarding school day timings. This specifically concerned the proposal to parents and carers are welcome) (TBC) reduce lunchtime by ten minutes and to finish school at 3.00 pm. As a result of the consultation, we received 178 responses. 111 respondents were in favour of the proposal, 53 respondents were against the proposal and 14 respondents were undecided. The governing body discussed the consultation Deadline for completing and Tuesday 31 October feedback and voted to adopt the proposed new timings. Consequently, school timings for 2018-19 are as follows: submitting application forms for school
Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 Year 10 and Year 11 places to the local authority - for Year 6
pupils (2018/19) Pupil arrival at school 8.30 am Pupil arrival at school 8.30 am As a consequence, school buses Form/assembly 8.40 am 9.05 am Form/assembly 8.40 am 9.05 am have been arranged to arrive Period 1 9.05 am 10.05 am Period 1 9.05 am 10.05 am prior to 3.00 pm and will depart Break 10.05 am 10.25 am Period 2 10.05 am 11.05 am at 3.15 pm. Voice It Voice It was launched after a Brockington Anti-Bullying Survey revealed that students Period 2 10.25 am 11.25 am Break 11.05 am 11.25 am felt that it was not easy to register a concern or report bullying to adults, both at home Period 3 11.25 am 12.25 pm Thank you to everyone that Period 3 11.25 am 12.25 pm responded to the consultation and school. One reason for this was that they did not feel brave enough to have the Lunch 12.25 pm 1.00 pm Period 4 12.25 pm 1.25 pm conversations face-to-face and felt it a very daunting idea to have to sit and discuss Period 4 1.00 pm 2.00 pm Lunch 1.25 pm 2.00 pm their worries. Our system can be anonymous or students can leave their names. It Period 5 2.00 pm 3.00 pm makes it easier for pupils to log concerns about bullying, anti-social behaviour and any Period 5 2.00 pm 3.00 pm other concerns they may have in and around the college. The system has proved to be highly effective and is used on a regular basis. Students can use the ‘Voice It boxes’ Term Dates 2019-2020 outside of the Pastoral Office or in the library, or they can use the online form Leicestershire Education Authority recently completed a consultation on term dates for 2019-20. Following discussion with our feeder primary schools, accessed through the school website. Their concerns are then passed to the relevant we have all made the decision to follow the Leicestershire pattern. Consequently, the term dates for 2019-20 are as advertised on our website. Head of Year and Pastoral Manager to deal with and resolve the issues. To find out Mr Chris Southall, Principal more or log a concern please visit the school website or the following link http:// goo.gl/j4Sl4n. Summary of Issue: June and July 2018 1 - Parent notifying of concerns regarding circumstances – Addressed by Catering Price Increase Head of Year Unfortunately, due to supplier price increases, we have had to increase our prices next academic year (2018/19). This will enable us to continue to provide our pupils with an excellent variety and standard of food. We have kept all increases to a minimum and 1 - Anonymous report of images shared on social media – Resolved by are able to keep our meal deal price of £3.10. Pastoral Manager Mrs Sidwell - Catering Manager Mrs Underwood, Pastoral Manager
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A Careers News
Careers Conference at the Apprentices Begin at New National Space Centre Lubbesthorpe
A group of thirty Year 10 students went to the National Two Brockington College students have started their careers with Space Centre on Monday 18 June for a Careers Conference. apprenticeships at the New Lubbesthorpe development. The day included a show in the planetarium and a guest speaker who spoke to the students from five different Dylan Parrish and Josh McCabe, both 16, have joined the teams of David schools visiting for the Careers Conference. Wilson Homes East Midlands and Barratt Homes North Midlands to develop Students then had a series of talks with representatives their skills and knowledge of construction. from different companies who explained about careers that linked to the space sector. There were a variety of different The apprenticeship places are a result of the Section 106 planning agreement career pathways discussed, some of which were not so for New Lubbesthorpe, which included an Employment, Skills and Training Strategy, implemented by Blaby District Council. obviously linked with the Space sector. There were representatives from University of Leicester, Mullard Space Both students are studying construction courses at Brockington and will shadow workers doing their chosen trade. They will eventually take on Science Laboratory, ITP Aero and Surrey Satellite Technology more responsibility and work, and qualify in that area. Ltd. The National Space Centre also organised a workshop that involved programming NXT Martian Rover models to Dylan, who will be working for Barratt Homes, said: “I am really looking forward to starting my apprenticeship with Barratt Homes and to give students an idea of careers such as a robotics engineer. becoming a fully skilled bricklayer in a few years’ time. I completed a week’s work experience at the New Lubbesthorpe site and really enjoyed the experience.” Mr Turner and Mrs Johal Josh, who will be learning from David Wilson Homes site staff, said: “I feel very privileged to have been given this opportunity and I am looking forward to starting soon and having a successful career as a bricklayer with David Wilson Homes.”
De Montfort All of the developers’ programmes are well structured and tailored to individual needs. Apprentices will receive encouragement, support and guidance to help them develop, giving the skills and qualifications for a successful career. University Trip Councillor Sheila Scott, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Housing Strategy, Economic & Community Development, said: “The contractors have also On Monday 18 June, students hosted work experience places for adults and a lot of people from Blaby District have been employed at the site.” from GCSE Design & Technology were given the “Both of the successful apprenticeship candidates have also benefited from work experience placements with the house builders at New opportunity to visit the Art & Lubbesthorpe this year too.” Design workshops and view the current degree by students work ranging from Interior Design, Architecture, Chris Southall, Principal of Brockington College, said: “We are really pleased for Dylan and Josh that they have earned apprenticeships. They Footwear, Textile Design to Fashion Design. are both capable of ‘A’ level study following their GCSE examinations, but have chosen a practical way forwards for their careers and I have no doubt whatsoever that they will be successful.” Opportunities were available throughout the day for students to talk to some of the lecturing staff and graduates “We are thankful to both companies for offering these opportunities and to the support of Blaby District Council for driving forwards the to gain an insight into some apprenticeship agenda across the district.” of the courses and university life. John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “We are delighted to welcome an apprentice to the team at New Lubbesthorpe and wish Josh the best of luck in his careers with us.” An inspirational day for all. Let’s see what we will create Chris Southgate, Managing Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “We pride ourselves on not only providing a first-class service for now in Design! our customers, but also ensuring we look after our staff and provide opportunities to progress within the company and achieve their ambitions.” For more information on Building Blaby Futures, visit the webpage. Mrs Chauhan, DT Department
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Introduction fromLiteracy the Principal News Visit by Author Inspires Pupils Brockington Library News Brockington Book Scheme
Gary Toward, author of an historical crime novel The exam period is finally over and the library is We have once again set in WW1, The Magpie, visited Brockington back to normal opening times. All those who wish held a successful to find a book to take out, sit and read, study or do College on Wednesday 4 July. His presentation launch of the homework are very welcome to visit. In the last couple of months a lot took pupils on a journey through time, Brockington Book incorporating the history of the period his book is of new books have been purchased, so come in and see if there is set in and then inspired pupils to stretch anything you fancy reading. Scheme, inviting 49 themselves with their own writing. pupils from our local There is now a new ‘health and well-being section’ with books aimed at primary schools to secondary school pupils and which address healthy living, self-esteem Gary said, “Writing and reading are key skills in take part in the life and I want to inspire youngsters to become and confidence, bullying, stress, mental health and more. There are the best writers they can be. While I wrote this both non-fiction self-help guides and also fiction books which deal with summer reading book for adults, I deliberately made it fit the key these issues. campaign. Two afternoons of fun activities, with a talk and book signing
stage three curriculum for English and History as I by Bali Rai, saw very excited youngsters go off at the end of the afternoon The library held its first competition in June asking pupils to guess the both wanted youngsters to not forget the struggles bursting to tell their classmates what they had been up to. of the period, but also to enjoy reading a fiction.” final word of the new library motto BROCKINGTON LIBRARY – READ TO ? The correct answer was SUCCEED. This was guessed by nine pupils (out The Magpie is set accurately in the period of WW1 and Gary explained to the of seventy-two entries) so the winner, Taylor of 7G, was drawn randomly Over the summer they will each receive five books to read so that they by Mr Jones. pupils how he developed his main character based on his own experiences as a keep those brains working and improve their reading skills, whilst
child in a mining family, and how they can use their own knowledge and enjoying a variety of genres. We are all very much looking forward to experiences to make their writing more realistic. The Magpie begins in the north Thirteen pupils from Year 7 and 8 have completed library training and east and ends in the hell of the trenches, so Gary was able to illustrate with are now helping out as pupil librarians. Their job is to help the welcoming them as Year 7s in September. pictures and artefacts how research helps to increase your knowledge and allow Librarian run an efficient library as well as to promote the library within the school. your writing help the reader to see, hear, feel, taste and understand the story. The photograph shows one of the book bags
they take away with their book and bookmark. English teacher, Katherine Howard said, “It was great that our pupils got to meet an Congratulations to the author Geraldine McCaughrean on winning the author and to take inspiration from him that writing and reading are super important Carnegie Medal 2018 which is awarded to the best book for young There is a competition for the best book bag tools for life and that History is an exciting subject. Not everyone will become a writer or people published in 2017. Her book “Where the World Ends”, about a design. group of boys who are abandoned on a rocky Scottish island, is available historian, but these are skills that everyone needs, no matter what jobs they do in the in the library. Congratulations also to Angie Thomas who won the future.” Carnegie Amnesty Honour for her first book “The Hate U Give”, a very Gary, a retired secondary head teacher, is offering these visits free to schools and visited thought-provoking read, based on the Black Lives Matter movement in Our Ambassadors. From left to right: schools across the UK. He said, “Sometimes it really helps to have a visitor say the the USA. The library has copies of the books which were on both the long and short lists for the prize and all of them are worth a read. same things as the teachers. My presentation is a little different and as I can Olivia Pullen, Ruby Voss,
show the kids that I came from a poor background and through hard work was Emma McCarron, Evie able to achieve some dreams. That can only help.” Finally two requests to parents/carers: Cowe, Jamie Blaylock, The pupils behaved impeccably and asked some really brilliant questions of Gary, 1. If you have Twitter please follow the library @BrockingtonLib for Dominic Squires. news of events, competitions and new books. challenging his knowledge of the First World War.
All helped to run the Gary’s book is published by Austin Macauley and is available as a paperback or e- 2. Please could you take a minute of your time right now to click book online and from good book shops. on this link http://po.st/schools18 and enter the competition. afternoon, giving much It’s very quick, you don’t have to answer any questions and you needed assistance! could help us to win a lot of books for the school plus £100.00 Miss Howard, English Department for yourself. Mrs Elliott, Learning Resources Co-ordinator Mrs Lemmon, Teaching Assistant
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IntroductionRS from and the MFL Principal News RS News MFL News Although we’re into the final straight, it’s still full steam ahead Kidzania Trip Little Bird’s Dream in languages.
Some pupils were invited on a Kidzania Workshop Year 8s are coming to the end of their rotations of Italian, trip in order to consider and reflect Spanish and, of course, French. Pupils have really enjoyed learning another language and this has shown in the number upon a variety of career opportunities Some of our pupils took part in Little that have opted for Spanish and Italian. By now you should and the life of an adult. Bird’s ‘Dream have received a message asking you to clarify which language your son/daughter would workshop’ looking like to opt for. Please send us their final choices as soon as possible. Remember, it’s not too late to change your option choices for any of the three languages. Pupils took part in earning money at our dreams and aspirations. through a variety of careers including We will regroup Year 7 pupils into ability groups for next year and we will also introduce becoming a Vet, Radio DJ, an The pupils were them to Spanish and Italian. They will be really pushing on, having the opportunity to try Animator, Chocolate Maker and Car fantastic and one something new.
Engineer. pupil stated “I have a new The Year 9 groups have settled really well into their opted language and I’ve been really confidence I never impressed with how hard they are working and how well they have settled. I’m sure they Mrs McKenzie, Head of RS had before”. will hit the ground running next year. Well done Year 9.
Mrs McKenzie, Head of RS The postcard competition is well under way and we’ve had some great entries so far. It’s going to be a tough one to judge that’s for sure. Hopefully you’ll be seeing them coming home soon to praise the great work that pupils are doing.
God and the Big Bang The first inaugural petanque tournament is now ready to happen. Along with some tense ends of Petanque there will be baguette, On Wednesday 27 June, Kate Christopher from ‘RE Today’ joined cheese and grape juice to keep the competitors relaxed and in the forty Brockington students to explore the philosophical debate of mood. Petanque is an ideal sport if you don’t want to get out of Science v Religion. breath and have some social fun too. We will only speak French during the matches and hopefully the weather will stay sunny and warm. My beret and tape measure are ready, it’ll be good fun and There was lots of information to explore, questions to answer we are all looking forward to it. and debate to be had. By the end of the day students were in a Over the summer it is really easy to forget language and grammar rules that have been stronger position to argue both sides of the argument. learned. However, do not fear, we will give plenty of opportunities for pupils to continue and consolidate their learning by putting some vocab and activities on Show My Here are three of the Homework for all pupils to have a go at over the summer. Little and often is the key to success. Please encourage pupils to put words or verb tables up around your house and students who took part, with use/learn them, find out what they have been looking at and a selection of the work that was produced during the day. If you would test them when possible. It’s so much easier to learn when like to take a closer look, please visit Room 027. others are learning with you. Of course, if you go abroad then please encourage pupils to do all the talking!
Mrs Lee, RS Department Have a great summer everyone. Mr Pickering Head of MFL
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Trips,Introduction Events and from Achievements the Principal Forest of Dean June 2018 Rutland Water Nature Reserve
On Friday 29 June a group of Year 8 students went to visit the ospreys Year 8 History and at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. It was a beautifully hot day and we were blessed by fantastic weather.
Geography Forest of Dean On arrival at the Nature Reserve, the students were given a talk about the ospreys and how they were introduced to Rutland over twenty Trip years ago. They also learnt about the system used to identify the birds, and then made their own 'ring' to keep. We walked to the Once again, forty-two Year 8 pupils and five members of viewing hides to see the birds using binoculars and telescopes. After the walk back to the centre staff embarked on the three-day residential educational and some lunch, the students then learnt about the different animals visit to the Forest of Dean between Monday 25 June and and plants around the reserve and how they interact with the Wednesday 27 June. The combined History and ospreys. All the pupils were given a commemorative wristband with a unique identification code to show how the ospreys are identified Geography trip has taken place for a number of years and has always been popular with the pupils. The They all impressed with their GCSE-level knowledge, so hopefully they group stayed in St Briavels Castle and took in various will remember their trip in three years’ time ready for exams! attractions within the Forest of Dean, including Beechenhurst Lodge, Chepstow Castle, Clearwell Caves, Symonds Yat, Wench Ford and the Dean Heritage Centre. The visit builds on topics studied in history including castles and life in the medieval ages and during the Industrial Mr Conway revolution and geography study of river processes and land use. We did plenty of walking, sports and even archery. On our second night, we all dressed up in medieval costumes and held a real medieval banquet followed by a treasure hunt for King John’s Crown Jewels. This year’s trip proved extremely successful with the pupils being praised for their attitude and behaviour by the staff at various National Space Centre Trip attractions. Throughout the trip the pupils displayed a great enthusiasm and put a great effort into their costumes for the traditional medieval banquet. Years 8 and 9 I would also like to thank all staff (Mr Wilson, Mr Tapscott, Mrs Cheesman and Mr Spencer) for their hard work and dedication to make this On the 21 June students from Year 9 and some pupils trip as enjoyable and educational as possible for all the students. from STEM Club travelled to Leicester to find out more about what it takes to learn from, send missions to and Check out more photographs and a video from the trip on the Brockington website! even be in space.
Students impressed staff with their robotics skills in the Mrs Liquorish Mars Rover workshop. A rover (or sometimes planetary rover) is a space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of a planet to find out information and take samples. They can collect dust, Royal Opera House Trip rocks, and even take pictures. They are very useful for exploring the universe. Our students rose to the programming challenges and had their robots circling On the 19 June, a group of twenty students paid a visit to the Royal Opera space rocks and using their distance sensors. House, Covent Garden to watch a performance of La Bohème. Pupils We also had the immersive experience of watching ‘The enjoyed some fantastic vocal performances along with a live orchestra. Astronaut’ in the 360 degree planetarium. Students learned all
about the effects that a lack of gravity Comments from pupils afterwards included: “I loved the orchestra,” and can have on the body, before “The performance was absolutely amazing!” exploring the museum for
themselves. Afterwards, pupils enjoyed exploring Covent Garden Market. Mrs O’Hara Miss Bearne
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Trips,Introduction Events and from Achievements the Principal University of Leicester Trip
In science, we recently had a visit from two members of the medical school. This was a fantastic opportunity for top set Year 9 students. They were involved in so many different activities, including London Art Trip Summer Musical - Hairspray looking at different routes into medicine and healthcare professions. Many students had many This year’s musical, ‘Hairspray’, was a roaring success. misconceptions about going into medicine. They felt that they had to obtain all 9s and if they were Audiences were entertained by fantastic singing, dancing achieving 4-5s they could not even consider medicine. Pupils found out that the new introductions to and acting from our wonderful cast, who put in hours of apprenticeships in Midwifery starting from next year, allow a lot more students into the healthcare gruelling rehearsal over many months in order to achieve something spectacular. Wittman and Shaiman’s spectacular story is about overcoming field. prejudice in order to follow your dreams. Jade Kumagai portrayed the During the workshops, the students were also able to use different case studies to diagnose different bubbly leading lady, Tracy Turnblad, who never lets anything get her down, or dissuade her from dancing her way onto the ‘Corny Collins Show’ (suavely patients that they really got actively involved in. All students contributed and were engaged. I hope played by Imogen Drinkwater), no matter what her parents, or the deliciously that next year there will be more university workshops running in engineering and pharmacy. On Thursday 7 June, forty-four Year 9 and 10 vicious Amber von Tussle (Ariane Fisher) say! Speaking of parents, Isabella Art students travelled to London for the day. Rawlinson-Matthews, Alicia McLaren and Amber Saqladi played a trio of Mrs Sacranie, Science Teacher We had an early start, leaving school at 7.30 overbearing mothers to perfection, but it was Toby Johnson’s portrayal of am, which allowed us to make the most of Tracy’s father Wilbur that had the audience rolling in the aisles, as he proved These were students’ responses to the workshop: our time in the capital. Our destination for that dad-dancing is indeed ‘timeless’! the day was Tate Britain and Tate Modern, Phoebe Bates: It was very interesting and engaging. I learnt a lot about how doctors diagnose people and all the artistic wonders within. Audiences were wowed by Kian Wright as Link, as he serenaded an adoring and what other jobs there are related to medicine. The people were really nice and clearly knew what they We started at Tate Britain and with their Tracy, but the show was almost stolen by the combination of Joshua Skervin- were talking about. chosen themes in mind, the students set Williams and Liberty Silke as the exuberant pairing of Seaweed and Penny, determined that nothing, not race, ropes or segregation are going to keep Daniel McMahon: I thought that they were good in their presenting, and talked about multiple different about searching for artists who could inspire their work. them apart. An absolute highlight of the show was the closing of the first act, careers in the NHS. However, they focused too (in my opinion) heavily on the career path. When they focused where the gang launch a peaceful protest against racial segregation on the TV on a specific job, they only focused on one job (mostly). Overall, it was very informative, and would be After a couple of hours looking at more network. Denise Moyo poured heart and soul into the incredible ballad ‘I traditional work, we made our way to Tate interesting for those who wanted to go into that field. know where I’ve been’, reducing audience members and staff to tears every Modern, to delight in some of the more night. Constance Ablitt: I found the workshop, interesting and informative. Overall a really positive experience. thought provoking pieces seen during the day. A huge shout out to our technical and stage crew, without whose hard work Andrew Edmonds: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in the medicine workshop. I, The weather was extremely kind to us and and absolute dedication to microphones, props, lighting, sound, projections personally, found it very interesting. I learnt a lot about how doctors analyse their patients and find the we were able to enjoy a picnic in the grounds and confetti cannons, the show could not have gone on. We must not forget of Tate Modern, along the riverbank. the chorus, who had more songs and dances to learn than anyone else, and diagnosis. The workshop also gave a great insight on how to get into medicine. conducted themselves with absolute commitment and professionalism, as After a tiring but interesting day, we boarded well as having a lot of fun! I was not too sure on what to expect from the workshop. I had never really looked into medicine so I was the coach and headed home just in time for a spot of late tea and bed! Audiences have described it as “amazing, spectacular and good enough for curious as to the many different careers that are involved in medicine. I didn't realize how many different jobs Broadway.” One member of staff commented, “I know I say this every year, that the doctors actually do, other than just look after patients. Mrs Wilson, Head of Art but I think this one is the best one ever!” and another said, “The whole cast and production were amazing.” I am not sure whether I would want to pursue a career in medicine. I mean the work satisfaction and pay is very Hugest congratulations to cast and crew alike. We could not be more proud rewarding, but the pressure might prove too much for me. of you all.
Thanks again for the opportunity and I look forward to the other workshops coming later on. Mrs O’Hara, Performing Arts Department
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Introduction fromTrips the and Principal Events House Photography 2018 History Workshop
Absolutely everyone who entered the competition submitted great photographs. Mr Jones and Mr Spen- Students studying History GCSE in Year cer struggled to pick between the entries…. all of them were mentioned as potential winners during the 9 and 10 participated in a workshop ran discussions but in the end it was agreed on a selection that they felt were both technically excellent pho- by Frontline Living History looking at tos, and best summed up the theme of ‘Nature’ or ‘Texture’. Medicine in the Western Front. The winning photographs Nature Texture were previously displayed An authentically-uniformed Regimental Medical Officer and Royal Army Medical Corps Orderly on the student and staff guided the students through a wide range of important topics studied as part of their GCSE 1st Place Joe Stocks 9K Eloise Millband 8I desktops. including:
2nd Place Lillie Barlow 8K Ethan Kotecha 9K Conditions in the trenches and how they impacted upon the health and wellbeing of soldiers, and how they affected the wounds, recovery and treatment of casualties
3rd Place Laura Clark 8I Joe Stocks 9K Common trench illnesses including lice infestation, trench foot, PUO
Wounding and disease agents, and their relative significance All of these students are from WINDSOR which is a fantastic result for them. The introduction and effectiveness of personal protective equipment such as shrapnel Mrs Johal, HLTA helmets and gas masks The roles of the different medical staff working on the Western Front The Casualty Evacuation Chain from Battlefield to Blighty Brockington Vocal Group The legacy of Great War battlefield medicine.
On Wednesday 4 July, Brockington Vocal Group performed in the finals of the Pupils were put to the test at WW1 stretcher bearers and challenged to survive a WW1 gas attack inaugural Leicestershire Schools Choir of the Year Competition at the Haymarket innovation developed medical techniques and technologies leading to better care for Great War Theatre. casualties.
Although we didn’t win our category, they did the school so proud against some really Mrs Thorpe, History Department tough competition, and under nerve-wracking conditions with an audience of close to 900 people!
Special thanks to our soloists – Liberty Silke (9K), Tamzin Wright (7B) and Daniel Braker (7B).
The judges had it right: What a Team!
Mrs O’Hara, Performing Arts Department
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Term Dates, Events and Achievements Term Dates Alternative Beef Burgers: Year 11 Prom 2018-2019 2019-2020 Stem Club Autumn Term June 2018
School Opens Thursday 30 August 2018 Thursday 29 August 2019 Students in the STEM Club have been looking into sustainable alternatives for the popular beef The Year 11 Prom took place on Mid-term Break 15 - 19 October 2018 14 - 18 October 2019 burger. Given their research into the environmental impact of the beef and other Friday 29 June 2018 at Sketchley School Closes Friday 21 December 2018 Friday 20 December 2019 livestock industry, students investigated other tasty treats that are more Grange, Burbage. Wow! What can I say about the Year 11 Spring Term environmentally friendly and/or healthy. They have been improving and developing Prom? The children who started in Year 7 have blossomed into recipes for the past six weeks, evaluating the nutritional value and even designing wonderful young men and women. They all looked absolutely School Opens Tuesday 8 January 2019 Tuesday 7 January 2020 logos/packaging. stunning, with the boys looking very smart and the girls the Mid-term Break 18 to 22 February 2019 17 to 21 February 2020 height of elegance. We invited parents and other members of staff to see the students’ work as well as School Closes Friday 12 April 2019 Friday 3 April 2020 help us choose the winners of the ‘People’s Favourite Award’ which will be presented Summer Term at the Oscars. Students’ work in STEM club has all gone towards the CREST Bronze Emma Whelband and Hayden Tew were voted ‘all round nice School Opens Monday 29 April 2019 Monday 20 April 2020 award, a nationally recognised guy and girl’ by their peers. certificate that will standout out of
May Day Monday 6 May 2019 Monday 4 May 2020 future applications/CVs. Mid-term Break 27 May to 31 May 2019 25 May to 29 May 2020 A great night was had by all, a fabulous way to celebrate the Miss Bearne, MAMA Co-ordinator end of their time here at Brockington. School Closes Friday 12 July 2019 Friday 10 July 2020 Miss Heggs - Head of Year 11 Achievements Teen Parent Designers of the Month As part of the RSE programme within PSCHE, a group of Year 10 AchievementsCompetition Time Food TechnologyPerforming Arts students have been working with Reality Youth looking at Tudor Smash June and July 2018 relationships and the issue of teen pregnancy. Rewards House Bake
The students who have been involved in the project had the Every month the Design Department selects June and opportunity to experience the issues around teen pregnancy when Off Again a student from each year who has shown they become parents to their own robotic babies for the weekend. exceptional creative and design talent. On Monday 25 June, twenty July 2018 The babies required the students to fulfil tasks that any new parent four students took to the would – feeding, changing nappies and comforting at any hour of Congratulations go to:- kitchen to bake for their Star: the day! house. Each team produced Hollie Sharma for gaining a Year 7: Ellie-Mae Share (7G) a spread of cakes, tarts and Distinction in her flute exam. The students will then biscuits for us to enjoy. With bright colours, exiting themes and plenty of feed back to their forms Year 8: Melissa Payne (8R) sugar it was hard to pick a winner. Rising Star: their experience as a Year 9: Bethan Brown (9R) Denise Moyo for an incredible teen parent. All the teams worked really hard to present their dishes but the hidden Year 10: Imogen Payne (10G) performance in Hairspray. caramel centre and cake pop topper of Tudor’s cupcakes stole the show. Mrs Thorpe, Design and Technology Department Mrs O’Hara, PSHCE Department Miss Leedham, Design and Technology Department Performing Arts Department
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Performing Arts and Sport Performing Arts Sports Day Wednesday 6 July If your child is interested in learning an instrument but you are concerned about providing an instrument please contact Miss Styles [email protected]. There is a rental scheme provided through our local Music Hub The splendid weather continued into July for this year’s sports day. It was one of the closest finishes ever in the house where pupils can rent instruments for as little as £10.00 a term. competition. Plantagenet house edged out defending champions Tudor by 3 points to win the House Sports Cup. Stuart rd th Instrument Name of Teacher Contact Details house finished 3 despite leading going into the final afternoon and Windsor were 4 .
Flute Ms Teresa Bexon 01455 239373 | 07791 456054 | [email protected] School records were broken by: Year 7 Adam Hoban 300 m
Keyboard/Piano Mr Ian Maw [email protected] Year 8 Zainab Sanyang 100 m Ellis McBean 300 m Drum Kit Mr Adam Stringer 07941 549962 [email protected] Alicia Bromwich 300 m Blake Mackness Discus
Guitar (electric/bass/classical) Mr Dave Jobson 07948 402728 | [email protected] Year 9 Ruby Heath 300 m Joe Bourne Javelin Singing Ms Sarah Woodall [email protected] The Year 7 boys and Year 9 girls also broke the relay records Clarinet/Saxophone Mr Patrick White [email protected] Brass Geoff Newman [email protected] Sports Day Results 2018 - Individual Winners (Maximum of 36 points)
Violin/Viola Ms Sally Smith [email protected] Year 7 Girls Victrix Ludorum Music Technology South East Creative 07545848841 [email protected] Hannah Worthy 32 points
Arts (southeastcreativearts.co.uk) Year 7 Boys Victor Ludorum Percussion Mr Kieran O’Riordan [email protected] Kailum Quailey 35 points
Violin, Flute, Piano Ms Alison Gates 07720 061856 |[email protected] Year 8 Girls Victrix Ludorum Clarinet Ms Christine Taylor [email protected] Emma Harrison 36 points
Cello Ms Judith Matthews [email protected] Year 8 Boys Victor Ludorum Ellis McBean 36 points Bassoon Ms Rebecca Wong 07888 368669 [email protected] Year 9 Girls Victrix Ludorum Maddy Squires 36 points The Woman in Black On Thursday 24 May, Year 10 GCSE Drama pupils visited The Fortune Year 9 Boys Victor Ludorum Theatre London to watch the performance of The Woman in Black. The Joe Bourne 36 Points production was imaginative, exciting, unique and spine chilling with jumps and frights throughout. Pupils are studying the play for their GCSE Drama examination and spent the interval making notes and discussing Overall Team Results the performance.
“The way that Arthur Kipps multi-roled was really impressive” – Miranda West (10B) 1. Planatagenet 1464 points 2. Tudor 1461 points “It was really funny and scary and kept me on the edge of my seat” – Holly Brown (10B) 3. Stuart 1404 points 4. Windsor 1238 points The pupils’ behaviour was outstanding throughout – well done Year 10! Miss Mason Performing Arts Department Well done to all the competitors who took part in a great event. Mr Platts - Head of PE
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Sport Athletics Track and Field Cup
County Sports The Track and Field Cup took place on Wednesday 13 June. The Junior Boys team (Year 7 and 8) travelled to Grantham Fourteen Brockington pupils took part in The County Sports at Saffron Lane on Saturday 9 June. for the North Midlands Regional round of the Track and Field Cup competition. Finishing in 3rd place in the 1st Round (282 points) they improved their performances and scored an extra 74 points to finish in 3rd place (356 points), behind Six of them finished in the top 3 positions. The medallists (from left to right): St George’s Academy, Lincs (378) and Nottingham High school (370). MacKenzie Bloxham, Flynn Tierney, Alice Kilby, Joe Bourne, Josh Saunders, Nate Mills and Adam Hoban The team comprised of Ben Higginbottom, Mackenzie Bloxham, Adam Hoban, Zac Smithson, Blake Mackness, Jacob Knott, Charlee Keen, Nate Mills, Nicky Rinaldi, Henry Cartwright, Lewis Roberson, Dylan Jarvis-Adams, Ellis Mcbean and Ben Anker. Nate Mills and Ellis Mc Bean produced the best performances for the team. Nate scored 26 points in the hurdles and Ellis scored 22 points in the 100 m. Well done to all the boys who took part on a great team effort. Mr Platts and Ms Wyeth, PE Department Sports Leaders at Brockington College
On Friday 22 June, 270 Year 2 pupils from our local feeder primary schools came to Brockington College for a morning of sports multi skills. Fifty of our Sports Leaders in Year 9, 10 and 11 delivered the activities to the younger pupils. The Sports Leaders were incredibly professional in their approach and delivery.
The Sports Leaders involved were:
Year 11 Joe Bourne who broke the Area Sports Javelin record in his last competition won by over 10m. On this performance Joe Thibaut Preston/Harriett Barrington/Eve Newman/Lydia Rankine/Faye Ward/Sophie Bracey/Josh McCabe/Ollie Hart/ was selected to represent Leicestershire at the all England English Schools Championships, but unfortunately, he had Dylan Parrish/Austin Simmons/Bailey Kitchen/Quinn Johnson/Maddy Burnham to decline the invitation because he is travelling to Kenya in July. Year 10 Josh Saunders was also victorious in the Intermediate Boys Hurdles. Nate Mills finished 2nd in the Junior Boys hurdles rd Isabella Rawlinson-Matthews/Megan Holt/Khloe Glover/Paige Shingler/Erin Kellock/Jessie Wright/Lois Pickering/ and 3 places went to Alice Kilby in the Intermediate girls Long Jump, Flynn Tierney in the Under 13 Hurdles and Adam Charlotte Cleaver/Ellie York/Paige Shilcock/Chelsea Merriman/Cameron Finch/Autumn Harrison/Unity Bryant/ Hoban in the Under 13 Boys 300 m. Teddy Sharman Lowe/Tyrell Blake/Amba Lily Harrison/Libby Rathbone/Charlie Combey
The full results are shown below: Joe Bourne 1st Javelin Josh Saunders 1st Hurdles Nate Mills 2nd Hurdles Year 9 Adam Hoban 3rd 300 m Alice Kilby 3rd Long Jump Flynn Tierney 3rd Hurdles Poppy Lynn/Molly Long/Megan Cowe/Jackson Shilcock/Lila Hall/Maria McGlynn/Ruby Heath/Emily Blackwell Lil/ Tom Gibbons 5th 800 m Joe Thorne 5th 200 m Ollie Lord 5th Triple Jump Charlotte Atterbury/Elliot Spence/Anna Nash/Zak Hiscott/Eddie Bryan/Antoine Preston/Drew Henry/Liberty Dobson/ Zak Hiscott 5th 300 m Eddie Bryan 6th 1500 m Charlie Combey 7th 1500 m Max Humphreys/Millie Saunders/Neve Stark Josiah Bown 9th High jump Henry Atterbury 4th (In heat) 200 m Many staff from the primary schools commented on the work of our incredible Leaders. Mr Platts, Head of PE Ms Wyeth, PE Department
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Community Kenya 2018 Kenya Trip 2018 The departure of the team is imminent Lost Property and although they are hugely excited at the prospect of leaving on Thursday to
embark on the experience of a lifetime, Items of lost property are taken to the main college reception. they are still really busy undertaking final preparations and Named items can be returned to the rightful owner. fundraising. After eighteen months of hard work, they will soon be able to see for themselves what life is like in the poorest parts of Parents/carers who wish to come and view lost property should Africa. telephone reception (0116 2863722) to make arrangements to The group will be leaving a daily blog with a write up and photos of come and do so after college. Due to the volume of lost property, their activities. Please follow the blog and feel free to leave them a anything remaining after two weeks will be donated to charity. message of support at www.brockington.leics.sch.uk/africa
The Great Brockington Bake Off The Great Brockington Bake Off took place on Monday 2 July. Approximately eighteen members of staff took part and baked wonderful cake creations.
The winning bakers were:- 1. Yvonne Doores with a Coffee Cake. 2. Hannah Underwood with a Chocolate Guinness Cake 3. Samuel Elkins with a Passion Fruit Victoria Sponge
Just under £135.00 pounds was raised and will be given to support the family of Amanda McKenzie’s sister in law and her family who are currently supporting her in her battle against cancer. The money raised will mean the family can spend a day making memories at their own afternoon tea.
Many thanks to our bakers and cake eaters for all your kind donations and to our student photographers for their amazing photographs of the cakes!
Mrs Liquorish, Humanities Teacher
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