Website: www.brockington.leics.sch.uk | Facebook: www.facebook.com/brockingtoncollege | Twitter: www.twitter.com/brockingtoncoll Brockington Bulletin April and May 2016 Edition As always, it has been an extremely busy time at Brockington College but if we are going to be true to our values and ‘learning to live life to the full’ then so it should be. I was delighted with the conduct and attitude of the Year 10 pupils that sat their GCSE Science exams over the past two weeks. We had 100% attendance (other than known medical issues) for all three exams and the Invigilators were impressed with the pupils. I need to publicly thank Mrs Warner, Mr Chris Southall , our Exams Officer, for organising our first ever GCSE exams at Brockington. She was supported by Principal Mr Barton and Mrs Cuppelditch to ensure that the process was as stress free as possible for the pupils. Massive thanks also to the entire science faculty led by Miss Parmar. The pupils could not have wished for better support and preparation by a brilliant team of staff. They have certainly set the benchmark for next year. Having completed GCSE Science exams, Year 10 pupils now have mock exams in other subjects after the half-term holiday. We are on the countdown to the Year 11 GCSE exams which are less than one year away! Other events recently have included the Forest of Dean residential trip and athletics competitions whilst pupils prepare for the summer musical, Fame, the Art trip to Barcelona and the Year 9/10 trip to South Africa. Outside of the classroom, we have been busy making several staffing appointments, finalising our Year 11 curriculum, processing Year 9 option choices and trialling split breaks and lunches. All this in preparation for our further expansion next academic year. We are again significantly oversubscribed in Year 7 and only have a very small amount of pupils transferring to other schools at the end of Year 9. A consultation on new times of the school day and split breaks/lunches for the next academic year is live on the Brockington website until Friday 17 June 2016. I want to finish by sincerely thanking members of staff for all the work that they have undertaken this half-term. Working in a school is an all encompassing job and they all work incredibly hard for their pupils. Brockington Bulletin | April and May 2016 Edition | Page 1 More News & Reminders Our Values Brockington Bulletin | April and May 2016 Edition | Page 2 Matters,Introduction Reminders from and the NewsPrincipal Emergency Medication Mr Maries Sadly we have to announce the death of Lawrie Maries. Mr Maries was a much-loved teacher and We have a number of pupils in school that have been prescribed epipens (or equivalent) and inhalers. Vice Principal at Brockington College. He retired in August 1994 after many years of service. He will be sadly missed. It is important that: (a) Pupils carry them with them at all times. (b) Items are labelled with your child’s name. Maths Revision Advice (c) Expiry dates are checked regularly. Please remember that all students are able to access the comprehensive revision materials that are available on Moodle (d) You consider providing ‘a spare one’ to be kept in the First Aid room. for all year groups. These are an excellent way for students to enhance their understanding of each topic undertaken in (e) Epipens (or equivalent) and inhalers are taken by pupils to PE lessons (a small labelled container may class and to practice for their forthcoming end of year tests. help to prevent any loss of items). Should you have any questions on this front please do not hesitate to contact your child’s maths teacher. (f) Items are taken by pupils on any school trips. Library Homework/Revision After School Club If you would like further information or are unsure of procedures, please do not hesitate to ask our School Pupil Safety Health Co-ordinators: Mrs Childerhouse (am) and Mr Setchell (pm) 0116 2863722 (extension 109) Need to complete your homework or revise for exams? Vehicles should only be driven through the barrier to the main college entrance This free club gives you the opportunity to do just that! Complete if you carry a Blue Badge or if it is homework or revise for exams in a friendly, quiet environment with full Returning to School After Illness absolutely necessary. use of books and IT equipment available to support your work Following an episode of vomiting or diarrhoea please can we ask that your child does not return to school until Drivers must not exceed the 5 mph Time: 3.10 pm – 4.00 pm When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays they have had 24 hours free of any symptoms. speed restriction and must proceed with Who: All year groups Where: The Library caution, especially just before and after school, to ensure the safety of our If you wish to attend, please visit the library the day before to book your pupils as they walk along the drive way. place, with Miss Cottis Thank you Risk Assessments Limited availability : There is a maximum of 20 places available each day Following an injury or a period of illness, your child may require a risk assessment prior to returning to college. Please call the Health Co-ordinators to discuss this and if appropriate, to arrange an appointment for a risk assessment. This then ensures that all necessary health and safety measures are put in place to best support your Parents As Partners Voice It child. As a result of our ‘Anti-Bullying Survey’ back in 2012 we launched two new Mrs Childerhouse (am) and Mr Setchell (pm) - Health Co-ordinators (extension 109) Please take a few minutes to have a ‘Voice It’ systems to make it easier for pupils to log concerns about bullying, look over our newly created ‘Parents as anti-social behaviour and any other concerns they may have in and around the Partners’ blog to get the latest college. The systems have proven to be highly successful and are used on a information on what you can do to help regular basis. To find out more, or to log a concern, Emergency Contact Details your child. please visit http://goo.gl/j4Sl4n. Summary of Issues this year Please ensure that your contact details are always kept up-to date and if possible add alternative contacts, such as To view the latest tips please visit :- 4 - Issues with other pupils: Dealt with by Head of Year a work phone number, so that we may get hold of you in an emergency. Pastoral Manager http://goo.gl/wecQbZ Any new details should be provided to: Mrs Barnes or Mrs Bodycote on 0116 2863722 (extension 110) 1 - Issue regarding an incident Dealt with by the Senior Leadership Team/ or Email [email protected] in the community Head of Year/Pastor Manager Brockington Bulletin | April and May 2016 Edition | Page 3 More News & RemindersMatters Information for Parents and Carers Brockington Bulletin | April and May 2016 Edition | Page 4 More News & Reminders News Leicester Riders - Drew Sullivan Visits Brockington Fun Run Brockington College was lucky to have a visit at the end of March from Living For Sport Wednesday Mentor Drew Sullivan, a Basketball player and Team Captain for the Leicester Riders. Drew has visited the college before and worked with pupils to help them gain skills and 23 March 2016 face several challenges either in sport or curriculum subjects. On the last day of term before Easter, we held our Annual Fancy Dress Fun Run and a non uniform day. Once again, Brockington students and To start the day a small group of pupils who play basketball for the school team were staff surpassed their previous efforts. lucky to meet Drew and actually got to participate in a 1:1 with Drew who gave tips and advice on playing on a court. Pupils played against Drew and had a chance to ask him for Over 900 pupils volunteered to take part in the event to raise money for advice on certain techniques to improve their game. the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation and the Kash4Kenya appeal. This year we have raised just over £6,800 with an extra £1,000 being able to After break, Drew met with a chosen group of Year 8 Literacy Group Boys who had the chance to interview Drew and create a news report on his life story and be claimed through Gift Aid. achievements. Reports were given to their Literacy tutor who assessed their work and feedback was given to the pupils. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed their day and meeting Drew Sullivan who commented that it was a pleasure to visit and meet the students at Brockington College. A massive thanks to all those that took part and helped us raise this incredible amount of money. Pupils reports included ….. Thanks also go parents, carers and other family members for supporting this event through Drew has 5 days of training a week, one rest day and then one match day. Drew said that it is very hard work and that he misses his family and he wishes that he sponsoring our pupils. could see them more. Drew normally starts on the bench and comes on when there is about 35 minutes remaining and comes on with a bang! A special mention should go to the following students who were the top Born in London in February 1980, he competed in the 100m and 200m track and field athletics as a schoolboy in Haringey, but still his favourite Olympic memory fundraisers; from childhood was watching the American ‘dream team’ in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, this gave him the drive to be a basketball player.