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Stellar success for CSIA Students

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September 2017 Issue 62 Stellar success for CSIA Students in 2017

Huge smiles and tears of in the successes we have seen Sophie M, received 9 GCSEs, today” said Ian. “This is one of including 8 A*/9/8/7 grades, and happiness could be seen my favourite days in the school 1 B/6 grade. She said, “I’d like around Science calendar - it was brilliant last week to thank all my teachers at CSIA and International Academy with the A-level results and it is the for ensuring I reached my full in August as students same feeling again today!” potential! I’m looking forward received their GCSE results. to the challenges ahead at Sixth One student who was delighted Form.” with their results was Kayleigh W, Principal, Ian Kenworthy, praised who received 10 A*/9/8/7 grades, Caitlyn O, who achieved 10 GCSEs his students for their “fantastic” and 1 B/6 grade and will now go on including 9 A*/9/8/7 grades, and GCSE results, stating, “We are to study for A-levels in Chemistry, 1 B/6 grade, will also stay on absolutely delighted with this Physics, Biology and Spanish at to study for A-levels in Biology, year’s results and congratulate The Sixth Form Academy at CSIA. Mathematics, Geography and all our students and staff who She said, “I got my results now, so Philosophy & Ethics at The Sixth have worked incredibly hard. We I’m feeling very positive about my Form Academy at CSIA. are particularly pleased with the future and starting Sixth Form.” results in Mathematics, English and “It is such a pleasure to see the Science, which were outstanding Aaron T, who received 11 GCSEs, joyful reactions of students who are and reflect our specialist status as a including 10 A*/9/8/7 grades, and so deserving of these results, not centre of excellence in Science and 1 B/6 grade, exclaimed, “I’ve done just those who achieve the highest Mathematics teaching.” better than I expected to!” Aaron grades, but all those who have will now stay on at The Sixth Form exceeded their own expectations” “The commitment shown by our Academy at CSIA to study A-Levels said Emma Haase, Vice Principal students, together with expert in Music English, Biology and at CSIA. “These exemplary GCSE teaching, guidance and support Mathematics. results are testament to our from our devoted staff and family students who truly understand the members, have all played a part

2 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 importance of making the most of achieve such great things.” The Sixth Form Academy at CSIA. every opportunity, working hard and reaching for the stars.” Mr Kenworthy added, “GCSE results Ross W who achieved 10 GCSEs day represents the culmination of including 8 A*/9/8/7 grades, and CSIA looks forward to welcoming 11 years of hard work for young 2 B/6 grades. He will now go on to the vast majority of its students people. The outstanding grades we study for A-levels in Mathematics, back to The Sixth Form Academy in have seen here today show that Further Mathematics, Computer September and with such excellent our Academy continues to prepare Science, and Physics at The Sixth results, expectations are high. students for the challenges of Form Academy at CSIA. A-levels, university and beyond. “As they return to study for places Our biggest congratulations go to Chloe F who achieved 11 GCSEs at university and in employment, all students, their teachers and including 10 A*/9/8/7 grades, and excellence is what our students families!” 1 B/6 grade. She will now go on to will continue to strive for. We look study for A-levels in Mathematics, forward to seeing them back at The Other notable successes include: Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Sixth Form Academy and challenge and Biology at The Sixth Form them all to surpass the excellent Chloe P who achieved 10 GCSEs Academy at CSIA. A Level results achieved by our including 7 A*/9/8/7 grades, students last week!” and 3 B/6 grades. She will now James H who achieved 10 GCSEs go on to study for A-levels in including 8 A*/9/8/7 grades, and 2 “The achievements of every single Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology B/6 grades, and will now go on to student at our Academy matters and Geography at The Sixth Form study for A-levels. hugely to us and we are very Academy at CSIA. pleased that we have so many Phoebe H who achieved 10 GCSEs remarkable achievements to Alicia J who achieved 11 GCSEs all at A*/9/8/7 grades and will celebrate” said Mrs Haase. “We including 10 A*/9/8/7 grades, and now go on to study for A-levels in would like to thank the whole 1 B/6 grade. She will now go on Mathematics, Psychology, History team and school community for to study for A-levels in Chemistry, and French at The Sixth Form their total support in helping them French, Biology and Geography at Academy at CSIA.

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Hayden U

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Sophie M & Chloe P

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Years of study were said, “It feels amazing! The proof is and Art. He commented, “Very in the results - amazing teachers.” happy and really looking forward rewarded when students at to University. I’ve had a wonderful The VI Form Academy at Ian Kenworthy, Principal at CSIA, time and couldn’t have done it CSIA received their A-level said he was delighted with the without the tutors here at The VI results after a summer of 2017 results which reflected the Form Academy!” anticipation. “inspirational teaching” which occurs at The VI Form Academy Another impressive set of results every day. “Students and staff were achieved by Annie C who The school is once again deserve the highest praise and is going to Bath University to celebrating with a 100% pass rate recognition for these results - I am read Chemistry with industrial across twenty-three courses, with incredibly proud of our students’ placement, and achieved AAB 75% of grades being A*-B grades or ambitions and aspirations to in Chemistry, Biology, and equivalent and students studying achieve great things. These Mathematics. She commented “I’m mathematics achieving 93% A*- magnificent results are a testament really happy! The VI Form Academy B. Students studying A-levels in to their unwavering commitment, have been very supportive, thank Science subjects achieved 65% applying themselves to become the you for getting me through my A A*-B. In the vocational subjects, best they can possibly be.” Levels. I’m now looking forward to the average grade achieved was a studying at Bath University. “. Distinction*. Vice Principal, Post-16, Sarah Belshaw, commented, “Our priority Anna R received AAB grades in Among those with the most to here at The VI Form Academy is English, Psychology, and Media and celebrate were students Peter N to work together to ensure our will be going to Cardiff University who is going to Exeter University students thrive and flourish, and to study Media, Journalism, and to read Mathematics after gaining these results demonstrate our Culture. She commented, “Well… A*, A*, A* in Mathematics, Further success. Our goal is not just to I’m happy and excited for the Mathematics and Physics and prepare them for exams and future. Thank you for the support Ryan W who gained A*, A*, A in university, but also for employment and the results!” Mathematics, Physics and Further and the real world. We believe that Mathematics and has secured a they will leave our Academy as Abigail W who achieved an A in place at Bath University to read driven, resilient and well-rounded Economics and B’s in Mathematics Aeronautical Engineering. individuals who are set for great and Chemistry will be reading things!” Chemistry with Industrial Peter commented, “There was Experience at Cardiff University. a lot of homework but it has all “These results are confirmation of She commented “I’m really very paid off! I’m off to Exeter Uni to our outstanding VI Form Academy, happy. I can now go to Cardiff study Mathematics!” Ryan added, exceptional teaching and a learning University to study Chemistry. “My time here has been really environment which supports every The staff here are fully supportive enjoyable, definitely well worth the student to achieve their potential. and thank you to Mrs. Belshaw for effort! Special thanks to the Maths They are sure to make a fantastic helping me through my exams. I’m and Science departments. I have a contribution and we wish them all so happy!” place at Bath University studying the best for the future.” Aeronautical Engineering and wish Nearly a third of VI form to travel to New Zealand to train as CSIA is delighted with many students have gained places at a Pilot.” outstanding individual A-level the prestigious Russell Group results including Joel B who is going Universities. Gwyneth L received AAA grades in to Cardiff University to read Media English, Psychology, and Drama and Communication Studies after and will be going to Queen Mary gaining AAA in Media, Photography, Other high achievers with excellent University to study Drama. She

6 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 Anni C, Nathan C, Gwyneth L, Yasmin Q, Canaan S, Abi W.

A-level grades include: Sciences and see where the future themselves. There’s nothing better takes me!” than seeing their commitment - Connor F with A*BB in rewarded with outstanding Mathematics, Further Mathematics, The VI Form Academy saw fantastic results!” said Mrs. Belshaw. and Computing and will be student success in the vocational studying Mathematics at Plymouth subjects, including Jamie M with Mr. Kenworthy added “As our University. He commented, “I’ve Distinction* in IT, A in Design students embark on the next really enjoyed my time here and Technology and B in Mathematics stage of their journey, taking am pleased with my results.” will be reading Architecture at up university places, beginning Cardiff University. Ellie H gained apprenticeships and for our year - Jack L gained ABB in Geography, an A in Applied Science and two 12 students, returning to continue Product Design, and PE and will be Distinction* grades in Health their A-level studies into year 13, taking up a Creative Apprenticeship & Social Care to secure her we commend them all for such at Pendennis Ship Yard. chosen path in Adult Nursing at a terrific set of results. It is all Southampton University. Georgia testament to the hard work of - Beth J gained ABB in Chemistry, D gained three Distinction* grades students and The VI Form Academy Biology, and Spanish and will and will read Adult Nursing at community.” be reading Biological Sciences Cardiff University. at Plymouth University. Beth commented, “I’m ecstatic and “We are incredibly ambitious for overwhelmed! My results mean our young people and we ask I can go onto study Biological them to set high expectations for

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Jamie M Ryan W

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Beth J Ellie H

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Students at CSIA recently Harry B who’s currently in our sixth with Jay Fox of St John Ambulance form and who recently represented who is one of our year 11 students enjoyed a jam-packed day in the surf lifesaving and winner of Young Cadet of the of unique activities as part championship.” Year. He’s a real inspiration for the of PSHE Day. school community and engaged Caitlin C in year nine added: “I students from the very beginning.” Held three times a year at CSIA, really enjoyed the RNLI workshop students across all year groups because I tried on their lifesaving Mrs. Gellatly added: “It’s all took part in activities aimed gear with a helmet, life jacket and about students learning about preparing them for living in the equipment - it was so heavy. I also their personal, social and health wider world, including a mock learnt how to stay safe in the water education to bring the wider world election, first aid, water safety, and and on the coast.” to our school to give them real life, nutrition. hands-on experience.” Year ten students explored Mrs. Gellatly, PHSE, Citizenship and personal safety, water safety, Ian Kenworthy, the principal at Careers Coordinator said: “Year e-safety, extremism, diversity, CSIA, added: “Our PSHE Day is seven students looked at why discrimination as well as incredibly important in supporting people should become involved in workshops with Brook Advisory, our young people to further their politics before running their own and sixth form students worked on knowledge, skills and attributes mock election. their university applications. needed to manage their lives, now and in the future. We thank “They formed their own “A particularly important session everyone involved for making the governments and held debates was with our year eights who event such a valuable experience on the big issues that their parties undertook first aid and CPR training for our students.” focussed on. In our current climate, this was very topical and it was fantastic to see our year sevens so passionate about their views.”

Students in year eight took part in an experiment which inflated lamb’s lungs to look at how lung capacity can be impacted by smoking.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before. Seeing the damaged lungs really showed how bad it is to smoke,” said student Kerris B.

Year nine students focussed on controversial issues including substance abuse, female genital mutilation, personal safety and health and wellbeing.

Mrs. Gellatly said: “Our year nines also had a highly informative session on water safety with the RNLI.

“This was supported by Lifeguard

10 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 The RNLI’s Roger Marsden, supported by VIth form student, Harry B, gave a talk on water safety, including an opportunity for Caitlin C to wear RNLI clothing

Ms Thomas demonstrating the tar content of a cigarette

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CPR training with Y11 student Jay F of St John Ambulance

12 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 CSIA VI Form Summer Ball

The VI Form Summer Ball good luck” to the leaving Year 13’s will all do wonderful things in the was the perfect way to end as they now take the leap into the future”. the fantastic 2016-2017 world of work, apprenticeships, or Afterwards the hotel reverberated university. to the sound of dancing, laughing academic year. and conversation whilst students Students arrived in their finest enjoyed candy floss and a photo Falmouth did not disappoint outfits and mingled in the booth. providing a Caribbean-like afternoon sun in the fabulous backdrop of palm trees, clear gardens. A formal three course As the evening ended the family blue sea, and bright sunshine meal followed with soups or nature of the VI Form was late into the evening. The VI Form ham terrine, followed by beef or brought to focus as Josh, who has celebrations on Friday 14 July at chicken, and rounded off with successfully finished his first year the Falmouth Hotel reflected the pannacotta, mousse or ginger- at University said to Mr Ross, the community values of the VI Form bread pudding. Student Leaders Director of the VI Form: “thank you with over 150 current students, Beth, Georgia, Gwyneth, and for all the help and encouragement past students, and staff joining Nathan wrapped up the formal the VI Form gave me so I could go the fun. part of the evening with speeches to university – this lot are going to to those in attendance saying do brilliantly because of what After a very focused year it was a “thanks to the VI Form, I know we you do” great way to say “good-bye and

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On 24th June, seven students from CSIA set out to complete their Silver Duke of Edinburgh assessment expedition on Moor.

After practice events at The Lizard and St Cleer earlier in the year, the team now planned to cover almost 50km of the most remote terrain in over three days.

“The team chose a demanding route over the moors including its highest peaks. Bodmin Moor is notorious for its bleak weather and difficult navigation, so we did a lot of work before the expedition to prepare the team for this.” – Mr Douglas.

As predicted, low cloud and strong winds appeared on day two meaning the students had to rely on bearings and contour features to navigate their way to the summit of Brown Willy (420m high), where Mr Douglas and Mr Kelly were waiting to welcome them.

“The low cloud made navigation a bit tricky, but we just concentrated on the things we had practiced at school and tried to ignore the bad weather. The final push up to the arrived at The Jamaica Inn slightly usually expect teams to make some summit of Brown Willy was tough, ahead of schedule to receive errors along the way. This group but it felt great to get to the top. feedback from their expedition from CSIA did not put a foot wrong On our practice expedition we assessor, Brian Morgan. over all 3 days, demonstrating learnt the hard way that our bags outstanding navigational skills.” were far too heavy, so we all cut “The team performed exceptionally After a fantastic end to the the weight down for this trip and well over the 3 day expedition, expedition section of their award found it a lot more enjoyable” Leah easily fulfilling all 20 conditions the team will now finish their P from 10BR. required. Navigating across volunteering, skill and physical Bodmin Moor in poor visibility can sections before advancing to the At the end of the 3 days the team be very difficult, meaning I would Gold award in year 12.

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On Wednesday 12th July, a leaders assisted at each event and and learning to be resilient if it was fantastic to see so many of we don’t succeed. Our students record number of students them supporting the activities and showed fantastic sportsmanship at Camborne Science and ensuring the day went smoothly.” throughout the day and they were International Academy Students not only competed on very supportive of their peers enjoyed Sport’s Day at Carn behalf of their tutor group but which was great to see”. Brea Leisure Centre. their achievements also counted towards the House competition, The relay races at the end of the with House Masai winning overall day showed a huge commitment “It was a huge success with sport champions on the day. “Three from students as they were participation at a record high” school records were also broken competing in both single sex commented Fiona Rowles - Jane, for year 7 boys in 100m, year 7 and mixed relays for their tutors. Head of PE, Sport and Dance. “Our boys in 1500m and year 9 boys in Another highlight of the day was a House Teams competed against the discus, adding to an already staff relay race which saw students, each other in year groups and amazing day.” staff and spectators cheering on there was so much friendly rivalry the teachers. and enthusiasm throughout the Luca B, a student in Year 7 day!” commented “It was enjoyable and At the end of each event, students it was good to see so much team were presented with their medals The annual Sport’s Day is “designed work and sportsmanship even on a podium. At the end of the day, to be exciting, challenging and though we were competing against Ian Kenworthy, Principal at CSIA, rewarding, a day which our each other!” presented the overall tutor group students look forward to all year.” winners in Year 7, 8 and 9 as well 621 students took part in various “The atmosphere was absolutely as the overall house winners, as events including track, shot put, buzzing with spectators cheering a fitting grand finale. “All of our discus, javelin, long jump and high loud!” said Fiona. “Our Sport’s Day students showed determination, jump. illustrates that sport is so diverse team spirit and a real passion to achieve. All the students and parents thoroughly enjoyed the day of activities” added Fiona.

“It’s fantastic to play sport and be active for health reasons, but there is so much more to it than that” added Mr Kenworthy. “Sport enhances mental and physical development and allows young people to learn some key skills for life - the importance of training hard and practicing regularly, the need for self confidence and determination as well as teaching leadership and respect. We congratulate everyone who took part in the day!”

“Each student within a tutor group with many opportunities to get selected an event and competed involved and be active. Sport to the best of their ability on the teaches us incredibly important day” said Fiona. “A large number lessons such as the joy of triumph of Year 10 and VI Form sport’s

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Bright and early on a checked-in at our hotel: a beautiful and exploring around this historic Georgian building in Hyde Park, market. We squeezed in a Pizza sunny Friday morning in opposite the British Museum and a Hut buffet before going to watch June, 44 excitable Year 9’s stone’s throw from the Royal Albert a performance of Matilda at the (and 5 excitable teachers!) Hall and Harrods. The rooms had Cambridge Theatre in the world- travelled to London for a recently been refurbished and the famous West End. Kiera P said ‘it busy cultural weekend in outdoor terrace was a welcome is the best thing I have ever seen’, relief after 6 hours on a coach! whilst Emma J simply described it our capital city to celebrate as ‘magical’. the subjects of English, On the Saturday, we got to explore Media and Drama. London from both the water and The staff and students were all the skies. We boarded a river up early again on the Sunday, Our first stop was the Globe cruise at the foot of Tower Bridge, with many excited about one Theatre, a loyal reconstruction of where a wonderful Cockney guide of the main attractions of the Shakespeare’s 16th Century open- gave a funny yet detailed history trip: the Harry Potter Studio air theatre. We spent the afternoon of everything we sailed past. We Tour! Everybody loved learning touring the world-famous left the cruise at Westminster all the secrets from behind-the- playhouse, before completing a pier and walked straight on to the scenes and seeing how much workshop on our chosen GCSE text, London Eye to see the sights from work and talent goes into making Romeo and Juliet. a different perspective. The views a blockbuster movie. Naomi J were stunning and the students described it as ‘something I will The drama and creativity on display had hundreds of great photo never forget’.

was incredible, and the whole opportunities; Bethany L said that As we boarded the coach back to event was led by professional the tours allowed us to ‘see how Cornwall, the tired but inspired actors from the Royal Shakespeare big London is and really sense the students reflected on their Company. The afternoon was electric and vibrant atmosphere of whirlwind tour of London, hoping described by Grace T as ‘an eye- the city’. to return again soon. The only opening experience into the world complaint was from Asia K, who of Shakespeare’. After a picnic lunch, we were said ‘it was really fun – I only wish taken to Covent Garden where we had spent more time here!’ The coach then drove us to Planet students had a few hours to soak Hollywood in Haymarket, before we in London life with some shopping

20 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 Inside the theatre

TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 21 Camborne Students visit South Korea for Global Science Fair Three Year 10 students thoroughly. We were definitely out Korean Aerospace Institute, just of our comfort zone to start with a little of what they got up to!” and two teachers from but our confidence increased over commented Miss Zoe Mote, PE Camborne Science and the course of the afternoon and we Teacher. “Perhaps one of the most International Academy really enjoyed being able to work exciting days was when we visited travelled to Busan in South together and explain our project in the Korean Advanced Institute of Korea recently to attend detail.” Science and Technology - a world renowned University - where the International Student “Over the course of the six days, they enjoyed a lecture from a Science Fair. students enjoyed a number of Professor who was one of the team exciting experiences. A workshop responsible for building the award- “We feel incredibly privileged to in which students built a defence winning HUBO the robot!” have accompanied our team to mechanism for a drone; a this prestigious, international challenge to create a sustainable Students attended various lectures event” commented Mrs Holly Frost, city using LEGO and a visit to the with world-leading experts in Science Teacher at CSIA.

“It was a week jam-packed with new experiences for both myself and our students. We have brought home 3 boys who say they have changed their outlook on life; feel more mature and achieved things they thought not possible and as a result are more confident!”

Cobh C, Callum F and Rhys J represented CSIA at the 13th ISSF, between 19th and 23rd June 2017, taking part in various educational, cultural and social experiences. “The trip involved our students taking part in a range of unique and enriching educational activities as well as sight-seeing visits enabling us all to soak up the rich South Korean culture” commented Mrs Frost.

On the first day of the ISSF, students were asked to present their science research poster to teachers and students from 37 schools from 21 different countries. Rhys commented “The poster presentation went incredibly well for all three of us. We were able to explain our project on the antibacterial properties of plant oils

22 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 science and on the final day, certificates were awarded for achievement.

“Our students were superb ambassadors for our school and were recognised in the Most Ambitious Research category” commented Mrs Frost. “I was absolutely thrilled for the boys to receive a certificate and be recognised for their hard work. I felt very proud of them all as Callum went to the stage to collect the certificates on behalf of the group.”

The ceremony proceeded to introduce the hosts of the 2018 International Student Science Fair: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Chicago and was concluded by our CSIA’s own Principal, Mr Ian Kenworthy. Other trip highlights included exploring Busan, visiting the Haedong Yonggunsa Buddhist

Temple, Busan Science Museum, a Korean market and the United Nations Cemetery.

“The final day in South Korea included an emotional farewell between our students, their KSA buddies and other newly made international friends. The trip has had a tremendously positive impact on our students and that was very clear to see when we had to say our goodbyes” commented Mrs Frost.

“While the purpose of our extensive international programme is to educate our students, the benefits of visits like this extend much further” added Principal at CSIA, Mr Kenworthy. “From promoting a global perspective, expanding horizons, developing independence and inspiring students to thinking big, we’re very proud to offer these once in a lifetime experiences.”

TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 23 Reflection for summer journal As we continue to journey Many of the world religions have but when I meet with my friends I people they believe are perfect. am Anthony, not Fr Anthony. As a through the summer term, The Christians have Jesus, the one Priest, there are times I must look for some exams are coming thing Jesus shows time and again is a certain way and act a certain to an end, others are love for others. way. When I am with my friends looking forward to moving and those who I trust, I can be up a year group. People of faith believe that to me! To understand perfection is have an idea of perfection they to understand who we are and be first must be happy with who they happy with who we are. During the break, I will probably are. They measure themselves visit some of my friends in London. according to whoever they perceive This may take time, but it is worth One such friend takes delight in to be perfect. For those who have discovering. We are wonderful, playing jokes on me. He will often no faith or don’t believe in God beautiful people. Life may have phone me up and pretend to be they may look to someone who is its ups and downs, it will have its someone else. He is also a big important in their life. good times and bad times, at times follower of fashion. Like me he life we shock us, it may surprise is a Priest, but when we meet we I can remember graduating from us. But never forget, if we believe are often in our ordinary clothes. university and seeing how proud in ourselves then we can achieve I often wonder what people think my parents were when I went to many great things. May we never we do for a living. I’m sure the last collect my certificate. That meant underestimate ourselves. thing they would think is “Priest.” a lot to me because they had shown me love, brought me up and Camborne Science and In a school as students you have to helped me to achieve my degree. International Academy would wear a uniform and abide by the like to extend its thanks to Sister rules of the school and when you As we journey through life we can Augustine for the work that she has leave school or university, you may get a glimpse of perfection, this undertaken with the English faculty go into a job that requires you to happens when we can be happy in supporting students with their wear a uniform. Society requires us with who we are. It’s when we literacy and we wish her well for to live according to rules, yet this can look in the mirror and say, her future. doesn’t mean we can’t be ourselves “I like what I see!” I am a Priest, and be free to express ourselves.

Dance: Mission Impossible

In April primary school show off their dance skills through incorporating tricks, lifts and some students from the local extremely creative choreography. area came to Camborne Science and International The Dance session resulted in a Academy to take part in final performance of each groups CSIA: Mission Impossible work in the Dance Studio using Studio lights to create a real Dance. performance environment. The commitment, enthusiasm and The workshop required the energy that the dancers gave dancers (special agents) to learn during the day were fantastic! a dance routine, work in teams and create their own escape route and exit. Every dancer was able to

24 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 Rock & Rolling

In June, 34 Year 5 and 6 working together at a team. Whilst “The children had a great time the rock-climbing saw the students participating in a variety of sports children joined CSIA staff conquer fears of heights and race which for most would not usually in the sports hall for an to the top of the climbing wall in be available to them. Sport is so action packed morning of record times! important for developing physical, rock climbing, wheelchair mental and social skills, making basketball, football and Along with providing the events like this an important asset participants with a fun-packed to the local community. For the badminton. morning of activity, it was also a gifted few, and with the inclusion of fantastic opportunity for CSIA to rock climbing in the next Summer The students worked in rotations showcase some of the outstanding Olympics, it may even have started and had to practice many different sporting facilities on offer to pupils. a young person on the road to skills. The football and wheelchair success.” – Mr Douglas basketball really got the students

TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 25 Primary Pupils have a blast at Physics Workshop CSIA hosted thirty four drums that forced air through were all ‘blown over’ by the skills a small hole when struck, then shown in building, testing and Year 5 and 6 pupils at a studied how they worked and analysing their creations. Everyone unique Physics workshop why. The whole class managed to agreed that the morning had been at their Nexus campus shoot air nearly a meter in distance a blast!” recently. Held on 13th with their creations. They were all May, 10 different Primary captivated!” Participating Primary Schools were: Penponds, St. Meriadoc Schools were involved in Pupils then tested the accuracy, Junior, Rosemellin, Connor Downs ‘Super Saturday’ which strength and speed of their Academy, St. John’s Catholic saw the group take part cannons. “We took them into the Academy, Troon CP School, Penpol, in a number of unusual Physics labs and used theatrical Kehelland, Trevithick Learning experiments and activities. fog so they could see the air blasts Academy, Roskear. created by their vortex cannons” commented Tamsyn. “By filling “We are very proud of our Super the cannon with fog, we could see Saturday programme which “The students were introduced to spiralling rings that were created allows young people to experience the Bernoulli Principle which is the by the cannons. The pupils looked subjects in fun and exciting basis behind the design of plane up in awe as they watched their fog ways” added Principal at CSIA, wings” commented Tamsyn Rogers, rings rise through the air!”. Ian Kenworthy. “They develop Super Saturday Coordinator at invaluable personal and team CSIA. “We applied the concept with Students also used giant versions skills, make new friends and take air bazookas so as you can imagine, of the cannons prepared by the on challenges which are both very this went down very well with the CSIA staff, which were used to unique and educational.” group!” knock over targets from 6 meters away and produce smoke rings that The full programme of Super Pupils were set the challenge of could be seen from 10 meters. “By Saturday workshops can be building their own vortex cannons, the end of the session, the whole found on www.cambornescience. testing their power, range and class had done wonderfully well. co.uk or email supersaturday@ accuracy. “They constructed their Every pupil managed to make and cambornescience.co.uk cannons which were essentially keep their own air cannon and we

26 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 27 World-Leading Veterinary College brings first ever Workshop to Cornwall

Nexus; Camborne the students in Cornwall, including Students partook in a number the most disadvantaged” added Dr Science and International of lectures, practical activities, Foster. Academy’s STEM Centre research and workshops including of Excellence, recently lab work in zoology, dissection Olivia Haase a participant in the welcomed the UK’s top and animal hormones. “The programme and an aspiring vet veterinary school and the Masterclass was aimed at students said, “It has been a busy three days who are hoping to become and we have done so much. The most accredited vet school Vets, Medics or enter a career histopathology workshop by Dr in the world to deliver the in Biomedical Sciences. They Lawson was so much fun. I was first ever Masterclass held enjoyed unique activities including horrified to see what cola does to outside of London. tracking a real cheetah using a blood!” data tag, bandaging dogs and “We’re very proud to be a partner cats, simulating operations and Tom Tredrea, a Year 10 student school of the Royal Veterinary interpreting x-rays!” from CSIA said: “The best part was College” commented Dr Jo Foster, getting to talk to the RVC student Director of Nexus. “Between 11th When asked to comment about ambassadors; they’re real students and 13th July, senior lecturers from the participants Mr Parry said: who know what it is like to be at the RVC visited us for an exclusive “The students we have seen, that University studying to be a vet.” educational programme and the we intend to work with over the first of its kind in Cornwall.” next few years, have a range This RVC sponsored Masterclass of backgrounds, but it is clear will run annually at Nexus and is Schools across Cornwall were that they all have the ability and one of an array of opportunities asked to nominate students in aspiration to work in scientific and available to youngsters in Years 10-12 who are aspiring medical fields.” Cornwall at this centre for Science, vets for this once-in-a-lifetime Technology, Engineering and opportunity. “On 11th July, thirty Mr Parry commented further; “It Mathematics. bright, inquisitive young adults is important that students are arrived at Nexus for their first encouraged in their ambitions. “It was all about bringing the most day.” commented Dr Foster. “This Any-one can be a vet if they have prestigious veterinary college in was an incredibly special few the talent, skill and dedication! the world to Cornwall - the only days and every student involved We hope that one day that these place in the country where you can was captivated from the very students at Camborne Science do the RVC masterclass which isn’t beginning.” and International Academy will be in London” commented Principal students at the Royal Veterinary at CSIA, Ian Kenworthy. “Our aim Jon Parry, Deputy Director of College.” is to improve STEM provision for Admissions at the Royal Veterinary the whole country - to inspire College said, “It is important for “We are delighted to have hosted our students to study Science at a world renowned institution the RVC – we are committed to University and reach for the stars!” such as the RVC to work not only providing students in Cornwall internationally but with talented with opportunities which would For more details about Nexus young people from the UK, otherwise be unavailable to them. and to find out more about the particularly from far-flung areas This is the start of a deep and opportunities available, visit www. which might seem a long way from lasting partnership between CSIA nexuscsia.co.uk. London!” and the RVC which will focus on raising the aspirations of the all

28 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 29 Musician of the Year 2017

In June, Ellie G of Year 9 was have at Camborne Science and the next competitor, leaving the crowned Musician of the Year International Academy, that was stage to the loudest and longest 2017 with a breath-taking vocal incredibly well-supported by applause in the competition’s students”. history. Corey W of Year 7 was performance of Adele’s Set Fire The Student Music Council panel the penultimate performer, to the Rain. The journey to the had an even more challenging entertaining the now-buzzing final of this prestigious annual task to put only six students into crowd with a film music medley House event began shortly after the final. Callum W, Deputy Head on Baritone. Last, but certainly not the Easter break. of the Student Music Council, said least, came Levi Palmer of Year 8, that “there were so many people who sang beautifully to make a As tradition dictates, heats were that we could have put through, we real impression on the judges and held first for Year 7, then for Years could have held two finals!” audience. 8, 9, and 10. The Student Music Council judging panel were treated The six students who made it all The tension and excitement in the to an eclectic array of talented the way to the final, where they hall rose considerably as the judges individuals and groups from all competed for the title of Musician made their final decisions. Finally, years. In total, 24 acts competed of the Year 2017, included both Chloe Ingham of Year 10, a Senior in the heats, and Alex Green of instrumentalists and singers. The Member of the Student Music Year 10, Head of the Student Music first to perform were Slugg’em – Council stepped up to declare the Council, described the panel’s Year 7’s very own ‘Spice Girls’! They results to be: Levi in 3rd place; task to narrow the field down to left the stage to cheers from the Josh as the runner-up; Ellie as the 12 acts for the two semi-finals as packed audience. Josh P of Year winner. When the applause faded, “extremely difficult”. 8 then performed one of his own Shane Egglestone, Leader of Maori compositions on piano – this went House, closed the competition by The Year 7 and 8 semi-final took down incredibly well with the panel thanking all of the performers who place on Friday 17 June, and the and the audience. Sophie Stephens, took part, stating that “the Musician Year 9 and 10 semi-final took place the first of the 3 singers stepped of the Year competition remains one week later. Steve Martin, Head up next, and she dazzled everyone one of the most popular, and it of Music, described the semi-finals with a fine performance. never ceases to amaze me how as “an outstanding exhibition of talented our students truly are”. the talented musicians that we Ellie – the eventual winner – was

Josh P performing his own compositions to the school

30 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 Ellie G - Winner of Musician of the year 2017 Cory W performing a film medley on the Baritone

Cornwall School Games – Mixed Rounders On Friday 30th June, The schools from across the County. 18 despite the weather conditions. The students represented Camborne year 7 team finished in 7th position, Cornwall School Games Science and International Academy and the year 8 team reached the was held at Budehaven in the year 7 and 8 Mixed Rounders semi-finals and finished in third Community School. Tournament. Both KS3 teams place, defeating , Mounts Bay, were fantastic representatives and Budehaven. The Multi-sport event attracted of the school and demonstrated both primary and secondary great determination and resilience

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CSIA are delighted that a rich indium ore to mine you will and more, accessible to students; almost instantly become a multi- with other specific Apps aimed at students attending millionaire. Don’t get too excited teachers. Nexus, their Gifted STEM though, Professor Wall explained programme, won two that finding the right place to mine “We are Year 7’s and we have awards at the Big Bang was incredibly expensive, based first-hand experience of being new South West competition largely on trial-and-error and very arrivals in a huge secondary school likely to end in failure – according and needing some help finding our this year. This was our to her you probably have more way around…” first ever entry into the chance of success by buying a Big Bang competition and winning lottery ticket! “It’s like a digital friend who is congratulations to both always there to help you …” teams. Professor Wall’s talk included (Gabriel, Max and James) some audience participation as she highlighted some of the very This was the starting point for Her lecture was a fascinating strange properties of the rare earth their idea and they discussed how insight into a little known area of elements and showed many photos similar ideas have been used in Science – but one which we depend of the exotic places she has carried shopping centres to help people. on fully in our day-to-day lives. out field work. Gabriel, Max and James then Did you know, for instance, that decided to take it a step further by every single touch screen has a thin Professor Wall has agreed to work gathering their ideas and exploring layer of a compound called indium with our Year 5 Girls STEM Summer other ways they could help the tin oxide without which it couldn’t Camp over the Summer holidays. school interact with people. function? Well it turns out that Indium is an incredibly rare and CEOP reporting, Google drive expensive metal and if you can find As part of the Nexus Co-Curricular Programme, students will be learning how to develop Apps and look forward to Juvo developing their idea further!

“Huge congratulations to all the students who took part and I am incredibly proud of them. I was quietly confident our students would win something because the quality of their ideas and their passion. The Juvo team have an excellent concept which I can genuinely see it successfully used in schools and other organisations”. Mira Oates, Nexus Co-Curricular and Primary Co-ordinator.

32 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 sportsmanship and respect; all of which are key attributes required to be a top performer in sport. CSIA year 10 boys team reached the quarter finals which was a fantastic achievement, defeating Mounts Bay and along the way. teams playing at National Level. Six teams represented Camborne Science and International Academy in the year 9 and 10 girls boys mixed events. All KS4 teams were brilliant representatives of the school and demonstrated great determination, resilience, Back in May, Cornwall Cornwall Back in May, School Games Volleyball at held was Tournament Beach. Carbis Bay The Tournament attracted schools from across the County, with some

Cornwall School Games – Volleyball

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On the 14th of July six Year 9 students represented CSIA at the U15 County Beach Cricket Festival at Perranporth Beach.

There were a number of schools from all across Cornwall in attendance, most schools bringing their Year 10 teams. All six students were brilliant representatives of the school and demonstrated great determination, resilience, sportsmanship and respect; all of which are key attributes required to be a top performer in Sport.

The CSIA students won all three of their opening group games, to top the group and qualify for the final stages. CSIA then faced three very well drilled and highly skilled schools in Richard Lander, Brannel and Helston. However, our students overcame each of these challenges, displaying and applying a high-level of cricketing skills; to finish the tournament undefeated.

Congratulations to all of the CSIA students (Jacob M, Jake S, Jensen B, Luke H, Ben W, Lewis W), an amazing achievement and there aren’t many better feelings than being unbeaten County champions.

34 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 CSIA Duke of Edinburgh group tackle Snowdon

On July 9th a team of 8 for more than academia.” – Mr Douglas passed all of the conditions required to Day two saw the hardest day for successfully complete the expedition. female students from each team. The Green team (Betty “Not only did both teams pass, but they Camborne Science and Coupland, Kathryn Willoughby, Meghan did so in emphatic style. International Academy made Lambert-Jewel and Karenza Venables) the 8 hour road trip to the took on the Moelwyn range while the They made very few errors and the Orange team (Freya Haase, Martha Rail, ones they made were rectified quickly, Snowdonia National Park Autumn White-Moore and Mia Fulcher) appropriately and without assistance. in North Wales to complete tackled Snowdon via its technical Each time I saw the groups they were their Gold Duke of Southern ridge. In a turn of bad luck together as a team and knew exactly this also happened to be the worst where they were. The teams had Edinburgh Award. weather day for the teams, with a cloud clearly put a lot of effort into their base of 400m meaning they would have planning and training, which paid off After a successful practice expedition to rely heavily on their navigational with one of the best performances around Dartmoor in April the teams skills. I have seen from a school in recent set their sights on some challenging years.” – Craig Letham, Assessor. routes, including the 1085m summit of “Walking up Snowdon was one of the Snowdon. hardest things I have ever done. After Relieved and exhausted the students the first hour of walking we were in the and staff made a quick exit from the To pass the assessment the teams clouds and having to use our hands mountains, back to the moorlands and must carry all food and equipment to clamber over some of the rocky coastlines of Cornwall. Once all other with them in order to be totally self- sections. We only saw one other group sections of the award are complete the reliant for 4 days. With nearly 3000m during our ascent, making us pleased students will be given the opportunity of ascent to come the teams wished that we chose to go up the less touristy to travel to St James’s Palace and be each other luck on Monday morning South ridge. Getting to the top was presented with their awards by a and set out from Dolwyddelan on their exhausting, but when we reached the member of the royal family and guest individually planned journeys. summit we were all so pleased with celebrities. what we had done. Knowing we were “The Gold Duke of Edinburgh award the first DofE group from our school “These students are exemplary is a very special thing, giving young to climb Snowdon made it even more ambassadors for our academy and are people the opportunity to develop special.” - Martha Rail. set to go on to achieve great things in fundamental life skills. Taking their professional lives. The Duke of students away from technology and The final day would include the long Edinburgh Award plays an important allowing the opportunity for them to drive back to Cornwall, so both teams role here at CSIA and year on year I see make real decisions which carry real were up at 4.30am to cook breakfast the correlation between participation consequences is an increasingly rare and break camp for a 6am start. By in the award and success after school. thing. I was thrilled to be able to take early afternoon both teams arrived Congratulations to all involved for this group to the mountains of North at the Northern tip of Llyn Craftnant their determination and commitment Wales to test them in an environment (Llyn means lake in Welsh) to meet to achieving this accolade.” – Mr where teamwork and resilience count their assessor and find out if they had Kenworthy, Principal

Orange team beginning their ascent of Snowdon on Tuesday morning

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Orange team approaching the finish line on day 3

38 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 . Martha R, Freya H, Mia F, Autumn W – On the summit of Snowdon

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Six students in Year 12 at showed the students around undergraduate labs and the Later today the students will visit the VI Form Academy have Department library as well as her the Whipple Museum – dedicated travelled to Cambridge own working laboratory in the to the history of science and based as part of a Nexus VI Centre for Misfolding Diseases. in the old Cavendish Laboratories, University experience visit. home to 29 Nobel Prize winning The students have also been shown discoveries including the structure The three day visit has so far around Downing College and of DNA. included a tour of the Department Churchill College by admissions of Chemistry by Dr Priyanka Joshi staff and have received a lecture The students have been staying in and a tour of Trinity College by on Computational Biology by a Downing College for their visit and Professor Imre Leader. Both Prof current student at Downing. They have also had the chance to sample Leader and Dr Joshi have previously have also been given a tour of the student life, from relaxing in the visited Nexus to deliver academic Whittle Lab, the worlds foremost College cafe to eating in the Great lectures and were both delighted to research facility into turbopropeller Hall. This has been an amazing catch up with the Nexus students engineering. trip and many of the students are again. Prof Leader showed the feeling much more likely to apply students normally off-limits areas Kat, who is interested in reading to Cambridge now. Jodie, who such as the renowned Wren Library English at Cambridge met with Dr wants to apply for Natural Sciences and the Senior Combination Room Wilson-Lee from Sidney Sussex said: “It’s totally different to what which is normally reserved for College who explained about I expected! I can really see myself Fellows of the college. Dr Joshi the course and gave her advice studying here!” regarding applying to Cambridge.

A visit to the undergraduate library at Downing College.

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Meaghan up close with a dinosaur

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At the end of the summer 10, students had the realistic The week itself was a complete experience of searching for success. Students had a thoroughly term, Year 10 students employers in their fields of interest. enjoyable experience, with many took part in a week of Work They needed to write letters of opportunities to learn and develop. Experience. All students application, attend interviews, visit Some students have secured part across the year group found employers and make phone calls. time employment as a result of the placements and had their For some students, they needed to week and many now have a clear overcome a number of challenges idea of their future career path. All first in-depth look of the and needed to pass a rigorous students should be proud of how world of work. selection process to be accepted. hard they worked and how well All of the students’ hard work and they represented the school and Securing placements wasn’t an resilience paid off with 100% of the their families. easy process. Throughout Year year group finding placements.

Bethany B - Zoo Bethany thoroughly enjoyed participating in all of the as it is a hotly contended work requirements of being a keeper. experience with a strenuous enjoyed her placement at application and interview process. Newquay Zoo working as Bethany particularly enjoyed one of the keepers. feeding the otters who were a A handful of placements were highly demanding bunch. We fought for by over 150 candidates, In one day she fed a huge must congratulate Bethany on so this is a well deserved variety of carnivores and has her placement at Newquay Zoo placement for Bethany.

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Ben W, Chloe I, Chloe Y, Chyden B, Ryan K Graduating at the Police Cadets Passing Out Parade

Tilly Learning the anatamy of a Great White Shark at the Falmouth Marine School

44 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 TEL: 01209 712280 | [email protected] | WWW.CAMBORNESCIENCE.CO.UK 45 Cambridge University Chemistry Challenge This year 4 students from The students sat a 1 ½ hour paper Cameron H said that “The at the end of July which was challenge was very difficult, harder The VI Form Academy designed to significantly stretch than anything I had encountered spent 6 months preparing their knowledge and skills beyond before. After learning that I had for The Lower Sixth the syllabus and encourage them achieved an award, I was ecstatic. I Cambridge University to think about science in the way found this paper more difficult than Chemistry Challenge they would at university. Schools the past papers I had completed, so across the UK enter their most being told that I did well in it made talented chemistry students and my day” The annual competition aims to those achieve well are presented stretch and challenge gifted Year with an award so the students and Cameron H, Jodie G and Matthew 12 students who are interested in their teachers were all delighted to T were presented with a Copper chemistry, and provides excellent know that their hard work had paid award whilst Conor gained a Gold experience for anyone thinking of off with all of them achieving an award. A huge congratulations to studying a chemistry related degree award, an incredible achievement. all 4 students at university.

British National 4X MTB Success Ruben M has finished third and even when he has crashed.”

in the British National Last year Ruben came fourth in 4X Mountain Biking both the National Champs and Championships. overall in the British Series, so not only has he moved up a place this The National Championships were year, he also moved up an age held in Moelfre, North Wales in category to be one of the youngest the last weekend of July. Various riders and competing in a much rounds of the British Series have more skilled group of riders. taken place in North Wales, Chester, Bedfordshire, Forest of Well done Ruben, keep up the Dean, Falmouth and Gloucester training and good luck next season. since early March. This has meant a large amount of travelling and committment for Ruben as well as camping in muddy fields throughout the Spring.

His family members which doubled as chaperones say “he has been amazing company throughout the series, entertaining both us and the other riders and supporters.

We are of course immensely proud of him not just for the achievement, but also for his sportsmanship among his fellow riders, and his continuous positive attitude even when it has been pouring with rain,

46 CSIA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 62 Summer camp encourages girls into STEM studies This year 4 students from from start to finish with the girls School in , added: “I loved captivated throughout. the Summer Camp and would The VI Form Academy like to do it all again. It really got spent 6 months preparing “They took part in an Engineering me into science, engineering and for The Lower Sixth challenge where towers were astronomy.” Cambridge University made from marshmallows and Chemistry Challenge spaghetti, then marked according The Summer Camp finished with to their design, their height and a presentation event for the girls their weight-bearing capacity. Very and their parents, where their The first ever STEM Summer Camp unusual activities and lots of fun” many achievements over the past for girls recently took place at few days were recognised. Thea S Nexus - Camborne Science and On the second day the girls made a from St. Buryan Primary School in International Academy’s STEM pH column and their own indicators won the award for Most centre of excellence - with 27 girls with vegetables, and then explored Promising Young Chemist, Isabel from all over Cornwall taking part the big mystery of Hogwarts - who S from Bosvigo Primary School in over three days. had poisoned Dumbledore. They Truro was awarded Most Promising used flame tests on samples from Young Astronomer, and Agnes W, Dr Jo Foster, director of Nexus, the suspects’ shoes to find out. also from Bosvigo School, won said: “We are absolutely delighted Most Promising Young Engineer. that our summer camp was such a On the last day the girls took part success. in a day of astronomy, finding CSIA principal Ian Kenworthy out all about the sun, comets and added: “Not only was the Summer “In the UK, it’s an ongoing problem asteroids, and using microscopes Camp designed to inspire everyone that not enough young people are to find their very own micro- involved, but to build confidence in choosing to study STEM subjects meteorites to take home with STEM - a highly-skilled, highly-paid, and females are particularly under them. They also took part in a high-growth sector industry - and represented. Nothing like this has stargazing tutorial so that they can foster a passion for these subjects ever been held before in Cornwall take their own family stargazing. from an early age. and our girls were incredibly excited to be involved.” Izzy C, from Rosemellin Primary “It’s vital to encourage girls to School said: “I really enjoyed it. The pursue these fields of interest, On the first day, the Royal Navy’s thing I enjoyed most was the Space to break down stereotypes and Lt. Helen Forster, leading hand Day…it was amazing.” showcase what incredibly creative Ana Roberts and Lt. Cdr. Niky and fulfilling careers they can have Wallace led the girls through two Imogen S, from St. Mary’s Primary in the STEM industries.” workshops. During the sessions, the group learned how a jet propulsion engine works, designed and tested rockets, learnt about wing shapes, created helicopter blades and made obstacle courses for the other teams to try.

Dr Foster said: “We can’t afford to wait until girls are in college to foster their interest in STEM - it’s about inspiring them through events like this from an early age, providing role models and giving them practical experience.

“It was a jam-packed three days

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Girls from all over Cornwall came to the Summer Camp at Nexus

The girls were able to take the micro-meteorites Searching for micro-meteorites on Astronomy Day that they had found home with them

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Red cabbage made the best indicator

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In June three of our design and build challenge, which During our trip we also managed Jenna and her team went on to win. to go to China town, little India and students and two staff “The standard of work going on in even visit Raffles and the national travelled nearly 7000 these challenges was incredibly Merlion statue. Another highlight miles around the world to high. I was extremely proud to have of the trip was definitely our night Singapore, just 88 miles one of our students on the winning at the Kellang Theatre where we from the equator, to attend team. All students were out of their were treated to a performance by comfort zone in these challenges, all the different dance groups at the Singapore International working with international NJC. We watched traditional Indian, Science Challenge (SISC). students, but they all coped very Malaysian, well and told us they felt they “It was the most incredible trip; had really grown throughout the Chinese and Japanese dances. The we did so much. Not only did the process.” Miss Ormerod students were absolutely in awe of students get great experience “In addition to the Science these exhilarating performances. working with students from all challenge we managed to explore In addition to these amazing over the world for their science Singapore and experience a variety experiences, we ended our trip challenges, but they got to see and of new and exciting adventures. with a visit to the botanical gardens experience a lot of what Singapore followed by a night safari. The has to offer.” Miss Ormerod On the first day, despite travelling students loved riding on the safari Martha R, Jenna M and Cameron through the night, we went to night train around the 70 acres of H created a research poster to the very top of Marina Bay sands, the zoo, coming within meters of present at the SISC as part of one giving us breath-taking panoramic huge varieties of animals including of the challenges. views of Singapore. We got to grips elephants, rhinos, hyenas and with the underground system and bears. The theme for SISC 2017 was went to see the infamous man Connecting Minds: Discovering New made trees in Marina Bay. All in all this was a once in a Frontiers. Underpinning this theme lifetime trip, jam packed with new was the creative use of technology Another day after eating lunch in and exciting experiences.” Miss to create a smart globe that a traditional Hawkers market, we Ormerod. transcends the status quo of our got the boat over to the island of human condition. With this theme Pulau Ubin. We rented bikes and “The students have made so many in mind, students were split up and cycled around the mini rainforest, new friends and have thoroughly placed in teams with students from accompanied by monkeys and wild enjoyed their time staying at NJC, all around the globe to complete boar! We climbed an observation particularly the welcome and the other challenges. tower to get amazing views of the leaving parties complete with party island and across the Indian Ocean games, photo booths and fancy In addition to the research before cycling back. We all agreed dress!” Miss Ormerod. challenge, students also completed this was one of our favourite days. a machine learning challenge and a

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NEXUS CAMPUS OPEN MORNING Saturday 25th November www.nexuscsia.co.uk 10:00am - 12.30pm

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