Studley Plus - School Magazine, Autumn 2019

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ISSUE #3 AUTUMN 2019

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A message from Head OF SCHOOL, Mr Eost

Another great year! Studley High School has enjoyed a fantastic year,
highlighting the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm for education
within and across our community, culminating in our recent set of
GCSE results confirming the school as an outstanding school. It
is a real privilege to work with all of our young people and watch
them develop, grow and achieve.

The class of 2019 have achieved excellent GCSE results
overall. The percentage of pupils gaining grade 4+ in GCSEs is
significantly above the national average; we are delighted that
84% of pupils achieved Maths GCSE grade 4+ and 83% of pupils
achieved English GCSE 4+.

The vast majority of pupils have gained entry to their preferred Post 16
destination and it has been a great pleasure to see them enjoying their achievements.

It will be a few weeks until we get the full picture in terms of attainment and progress
nationally but it is clear that pupils at Studley High School have done very well across
subjects with fantastic progress being made from KS2 to KS4.

76% of pupils gained GCSE grades 4+ and 54% at 5+. These are excellent results and
pupils should be very proud of their achievements.

The summer term was really busy with lots going on, both in and out of the classroom.
It is really important to mention how impressed I have been over the course of the year
with Year 7 - 10, as well as the achievements of Year 11. The younger pupils continue to
submerge themselves in life at Studley High School and take opportunities to get involved
in an array of different events/clubs as they arise, whether that is sports day, events with
local nursing homes or shows etc. As a school we always receive compliments from
outside agencies and local communities about the maturity and positive attitude of our
pupils and this gives me a real sense of pride.

Our Year 11 pupils were exceptional in their attitudes and commitment to their learning
this year and they rounded off a wonderful year with a fantastic prom night in July. Their
behaviour was excellent and the hotel staff complimented our pupils for their approach to
the evening.

Our extracurricular offer grew last year and will again, for the new academic year. I have
met with all year groups and challenged them all over the course of the first term to try
a new activity. I hope they will all take up this challenge! I must mention the Duke of
Edinburgh programme. It was a real highlight of the year and great to see so many pupils
involved. We had our first pupils achieve the Gold Award. Amazing!

We have also continued to run our Summer School, welcoming new Year 7 pupils into
the school to enjoy learning across a range of subjects and take part in a number of
adventurous trips out. This year’s group had a great deal of fun and have certainly enjoyed
their start to Year 7.

I am really looking forward to the year ahead.
R Eost
Head of School

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our pupil leadership team
2019 - 2020

Here at Studley High School, our pupil leadership team set an example to the rest of the pupil
community. They have an active role in influencing decisions within school, preparing them to

participate as active young citizens, for their Post-16 journey.
Here is our pupil leadership team for 2019-2020:

Head GIRL Head boy DEPUTY Head GIRL

In order to achieve a place on our pupil school and at local primary schools, supporting
leadership team, pupils submitted letters of PSHE day, guiding visitors, organising and
application, outlining how they could contribute managing charity events and this year our
to relevant roles required of them, in school. pupil leadership team started ‘Eco Schools’
Those that were shortlisted delivered a - a global programme, empowering children
presentation to the senior leadership team, to improve their environmental awareness.
discussing ideas introduced in their application. All of the pupils in the leadership team have
Typical duties include: supervision of school been allocated to departments to assist with
during break times, monitoring wet break departmental activities, especially working with
rooms, delivering speeches to the whole our younger pupils.

›› September 3rd term starts
›› SEPTEMBER 12th OPEN EVENING
›› OCTOBER 9th Year 7 residential
›› October 25th half term
›› NOVEMBER 24th Year 9 Christmas
Carol trip
›› DECEMBER 20th end of term

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HOLOCAUST BEACON SCHOOL

As part of our ongoing
committment to our beacon
school status, this year has
brought us many opportunities
to engage our pupils and
develop Holocaust education
within the curriculum.

In February, we were invited to the Redditch & April also saw an epic trek to Krakow, Poland
Bromsgrove Holocaust Memorial Day event. The for 56 History GCSE pupils.
day began with a procession through Redditch
town centre, to remember those that suffered Pupils saw Wawel Castle, the Cloth Hall,
under persecution and genocide and ended with Remuh Synagogue, the Ghetto and Kazimierz
the official event at the Town Hall. district and the Wieliczka Salt Mines.

Lily S, Katie S, Shannon A, Alice H, Libby H and The group travelled 2260 miles, crossed

Jessica H delivered a review of our work as a five countries and had the most amazing

Beacon School, before finishing experience to support their
studies.
“our school is proudwith a poem for reflection on the

events of the Holocaust. Pupils to be part of a We were privileged to hear the
who attended were personally

congratulated by the Mayor of story of Ernest Simon, Holocaust
survivor, who came to visit
network of over 120Redditch, “..they were a credit to

your school.” schools, committed school in May. Year 8 & 9 pupils
listened to the atrocities at the

to strengthening the hands of the Nazis and heard
how Ernest narrowly escaped

quailty of holocaust death by being put on a train full
of children (‘Kindertransport’)

education.” and shipped out of Germany,
headed to the UK.
Studley High history
department Ernest was only eight years old
when he was sent away and was

reunited with his family many

years later. Others were not so lucky. Children

In April, we welcomed Darius Jackson, from he shared the journey with lost their parents in

University College London before he retired, to concentration camps and in gas chambers.

deliver a session to pupils as part of the SHINE
programme. His presentation focused on how we Finally, our lead teacher of History, joined 19
have interpreted Anne Frank, and covered some other Lead Teachers for a four day study tour of
common misconceptions that had emerged. Pupils Warsaw. This included excursions to a ghetto,
created a timeline, looking at her life as well as the synagogues and exploration of site based
activities within the wider context of Nazi Germany. pedagogy.

PAGE 4 follow us: @SHS_Humanities

This year we have Celebrating the successes of SHINE
had an absolutely fantastic year is something we look forward to
of SHINE at Studley High School. Over at our school. Those pupils who
70students have taken part in one committed their time to every SHINE
of the 15 ‘open-to-all’ SHINE extra- session throughout the academic
curricular sessions, with an amazing year, attended a Go-Karting session
28 students attending every single in Birmingham. Also, 24 pupils were
session! awarded with a ‘SHINE token’,
receiving a reward in the final week of term.
Our students have had the opportunity to SHINE tokens were awarded to those pupils
explore a range of challenging topics including, who went above and beyond in SHINE
“The Geography of Cake” where pupils had a sessions. A special mention to the following
cake taster session and explored who received more than one token:
the origin of each
one; • Harriet T
• Jacob T
• Joe A

Congratulations!

“Code follow us: @shs_SHINE
Breaking” where
pupils took part in challenges
using ISBN and credit card numbers and
finally “Life After Studley” led by two of
our brilliant ex-pupils, who gave an insight
into Post-16 life. Our SHINE pupils also had
the opportunity to take part in “The Big Quiz”
led by Coventry University, and discovered an
insight into life at university through multiple
challenging tasks.

SHINE has continued
to be integrated
into every single
lesson, with
teachers providing
challenging,
thought-
provoking tasks
for pupils to
complete,
something that they
very much enjoyed.

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MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

annual event showcasing
the musical talent at
studley high school

In April, more than 60 pupils auditioned in front of a
panel of judges, for a place in our annual ‘Musician
of the Year’ competition. The standards were
higher than ever before, with pupils from all year
groups performing on a variety of instruments, or as
vocalists. Eventually, seven pupils made it through
to the finals.

In May, our soloists took to the stage and performed
to an audience of family and friends.

Without exception, every student performed
brilliantly, impressing the audience and judge who
this year, was former Studley High School pupil and
professional musician, Alex Dudley who runs his
own music studio locally.

The prize winners:

Highly Commended
Niall (drums)
Toby (Piano)

Most Promising Musician
Emily W (Piano)

Junior Winner
(Year 7 & 8) – Skye (Vocals)

Overall winners
1st Katherine B
(Piano & Vocals)
2nd Emily W (Piano)
3rd Dylan (Piano)

For the winning
performance, Katherine
performed “Creep” by
Radiohead.

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At the beginning resilience, communication, strategy,
of the academic year, a humour, bravery... the list is endless
key group of Year 7 & 8 pupils joined of the skills and the positive approach
a new initiative called ‘ASPIRE’. applied.
The ASPIRE motto is ‘Life begins at
the end of your comfort zone.’ The second reward was a VIP
experience with Hagley Falconry centre
Our ASPIRE pupils were provided with and their wonderful birds of prey, followed by a
additional support to help them to do their special lunch. The ASPIRE pupils were able to
absolute best in homework, effort, attendance, get up close and personal, seeing the birds fly,
and/or behaviour and to further improve their
academic achievement. learning about their life in
They were also encouraged to try out new captivity and in the
extra-curricular activities; wild and
a new sport
in an after
school club,
a new musical
instrument,
join a school
team, as well
as the option
to attend
an ASPIRE
homework club.

In order to offer bespoke support to the listening to
ASPIRE pupils, teachers were asked to interesting facts.
identify specific targets, personalised to
each of the pupils. Parents were invited ASPIRE pupils really
to a launch of the ASPIRE programme, pushed themselves to
where pupils chose three targets they stroke a bird and allow
wanted to focus on from their them to fly very close,
personalised list. something which some
ASPIRE pupils worked on had been very nervous
these targets, alongside the about beforehand.
use of a target card and the This group certainly lived
support of their tutor and up to the ASPIRE motto on this experience and
parent, for periods of two throughout the year.
to four weeks. Those who
made personal significant
improvement on their effort,
homework, behaviour and
attendance were then
rewarded.

The first reward was a trip to Laser Conflict in
Studley. The ASPIRE group all demonstrated
excellent team work, competitive good nature,

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OUT & ABOUT @STUDLEY

A recent Council for Learning Outside POLAND
the Classroom (LOtC) survey found that
learning outside the classroom adds value ICELAND
to each individual’s academic and personal
development and should be embedded France and
into the curriculum. Therefore, trips and Belgium
extracurricular opportunities sit at the heart
of our ‘Studley Promise’.

Participating in field trips is a great way to
enjoy a unique learning experience outside
the classroom environment. School trips
and educational visits should be viewed as
powerful, positive teaching tools that help
enhance the social, personal and emotional
development of all learners.

Extra stimulation in new environments
can help teach life skills, build on social
skills and improve independence and self-
confidence. Field trips allow students to
absorb, interact and immerse themselves in
a practical way.

87% of teachers
said that Learning
outside of the class
made lessons memorable and
77% agreed that it motivated
and enthused young people with
regards to their learning.

Our Studley promise is that every pupil
will benefit from learning outside the
classroom, whatever their age or chosen
subjects. Why do we place such an emphasis
on trips and wider opportunities?

On a field trip, pupils are more likely PAGE 8
to retain information. Being immersed in
information and being involved in visual
and practical experiences will help pupils
remember, learn and understand subjects.

Field trips will help reinforce classroom Harry potter
materials, bringing lessons to life. School KINGSWOOD
trips give pupils the opportunity to visualise, WHITEMEAD
experience and discuss information on a
subject.

Going on field trips offers pupils a
unique cultural learning experience. It allows
them to be involved in new environments, key
to encouraging curiosity about a given subject.
It is also valuable as an exercise in broadening
their understanding of the world and their place
in it.

Educational trips encourage the
development of social, personal and study
skills. It has been observed that pupils ‘come
out of their shell’ on field trips, becoming
creative and displaying leadership qualities.

Ofsted recognise the value of
educational field trips stating that learning
outside the classroom contributed significantly
to raising standards and improving pupils’
personal, social and emotional development.
Well-planned out-of-classroom activities, which
include trips, not only enhance pupils’ learning,
but can also re-engage those who are hard to
motivate.

These images present a snapshot of the
unrivalled opportunities available at Studley
High School. From France to Iceland and
South Africa to Poland, from theatre trips to the
Harry Potter studio, museums, residentials and
reward trips, our opportunities are endless.

Next academic year will be our most
adventurous for extracurricular trips and
activities. We are excited to see #SHSonTour
in 2019/20 and hope to see as many of you as
possible joining us along the way.

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Sports review providing expert coaching sessions to instill
a passion for the sport. This resulted in two
fixtures at the end of the rugby season for
our Y7/8 rugby team. Both fixtures saw
This has been an excellent year of outstanding Studley victorious over Shipston High School
developments within the Studley High School and Alcester Academy due some immense
sports program. Our pupils have shown individual and team performances.
incredible levels of commitment to after-

school clubs leading to more opportunities to We have also run three Match Day Coaching
represent the school in fixtures against other Clinics, with our pupils visiting the Leicester
schools in Warwickshire.
Tigers throughout the year. They

This year has been very successful for received a coaching session lead by
our football teams, particularly Y7, 8 an academy coach, a player meet and
and 11. Y7 boys football team made greet and then watched a Leicester
a great start to their secondary school Tigers game.

career by finishing as undefeated We have really focused on cricket
champions of South Warwickshire this year, seeing an increase in the
Division 2. This has enabled them to amount of fixtures played against other
gain promotion into South Warwickshire schools. The Y7 and 8 cricket team on
Division 1 where they will play against three of four games this season.
the best schools in the region next year.

It was a close call with the Y8 boys Congratulations to the Y7 boys tennis
football team who missed out on the team who finished second in the South
league title on goal difference. We Warwickshire Open.
were sad to say goodbye to our Y11
boys football team as they finished We will be developing basketball in
as champions of South Warwickshire 2019-2020 as it becomes a large part
Division 2 after some tough games our of our extracurricular focus. This
against Myton High School, Stratford- year we took a large group of pupils
upon-Avon School and Campion. to the National Basketball Finals in
Birmingham. Pupils saw the game
There has been a considerable being played at the highest level. We
increase in participation in rugby this year. will be entering teams into the Junior NBA
Jamie Southwell from Worcester Warriors League, a highly competitive competition and
has supported us for the majority of the year, one that we look forward to.

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The Y11 netball team finished 2nd in the South which accumulated to an excellent team result.
Warwickshire Netball League. this season. It
has been a pleasure to watch the girls grow Our athletics team have been on top of their
and develop their netball skills and knowledge. game this season. An excellent atmosphere at
After many friendlies and finishing 3rd in the the track brought some brilliant performances
South Warwickshire tournament, the Y7
team had a really positive year and they from our pupils:
will be entering the South Warwickshire
League next year. The netball season Special mentions:
closed with a trip to Liverpool, where Ruby W – 2nd Y7 Girls 100m
our pupils took part in a training session Faith S – 3rd Y7 Girls Shot Putt
lead by England Netball coaches. After Taylor C – 2nd Y7 Girls High Jump
the session the girls watched England beat Charlie B – 3rd Y8 Girls 100m and 2nd
Jamaica in the Netball World Cup. Y8 Girls Discus
Maddie A – 2nd Y8 Girls Shot Putt
We have had excellent attendance from the Paulina J – 1st Y9 Girls Discus
girls to rounders practice throughout Jasmine F – 3rd Y9 Girls Shot Putt
the summer term and this hard work Megan H – 1st Y9 Girls Long Jump
has lead to many successes. The Y8 Lewis A – 1st Y7 Boys 1500m and 2nd
rounders team demonstrated excellent Y7 Boys 800m
batting and fielding performances, Jimmy F – 2nd Y7 Boys 1500m
impressively winning the South Daniel H – 1st Y7 Boys Discus
Warwickshire Tournament. Alfie B – 2nd Y7 Boys Shot Putt
Charlie R – 3rd Y8 Boys 100m and 3rd
A group of girls have shown great commitment Y8 Boys 200m
to football this year, resulting in a friendly
hosted at Foremarke Hall. The girls The PE department strive to create outstanding
narrowly lost the game but performed opportunities for our pupils. As well
well and represented our school with as clubs and fixtures against other
great decorum. schools, we have planned a residential
trip to South Africa for ten days in May
In Gymnastics, our Y7 girls won South 2020. The tour is a football, netball and
Warwickshire Gymnastics competition rugby tour but will also include once
at Stratford-upon-Avon School. The team in a lifetime cultural opportunities and
demonstrated high quality techniques in order
to score points for their individual routines experience for our pupils. We are incredibly
excited to be able to offer this opportunity to
our pupils.

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What Next?

Careers At Studley High

It has been another very busy
academic year for our Careers
Department.
In October we hosted over 20
external providers for Year 9,10
and 11 pupils, to discuss Post 16
options. These included local sixth
forms, colleges, apprenticeships,
businesses and universities.
In November, we held mock
interviews for Year 11.
Representatives from colleges
and business gave our pupils the

we Support our young people to
choose the career that
is right for them and
ensuring our students

receive advice and guidance that
is stable and structured

experience of being interviewed in
a more formal setting and provided
them with constructive feedback.
In March, 150 pupils visited the
Big Bang Fair at the NEC. They
were inspired to explore careers in
STEM by experiencing interactive
workshops, attending exhibits and
talking to professionals in a range
of STEM careers.
Also in March, we took pupils to
the National Apprenticeship Event
at the ICC. They had access to
a wide variety of employers and
training providers, who were giving
advice, guidance and support.
Finally Year 7 and 10 attended
our ‘Raising Aspirations’ event at
school. Over 20 local and national
employers came to showcase
careers in a cross section of
sectors including: British Army,
Veterinary careers, NHS, Police,
Rolls Royce and Archeology.

Careers Advisor: Mrs R Dixon

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WELLBEING

We aim to equip our Staff joined together to attend a local keep-fit
young learners with the class, went on local walks, attended coffee
skills and knowledge to and cake mornings, took part in arts and crafts
prioritise and address sessions and took part in a staff quiz.
wellbeing needs.
We wanted to provide a range of activities for
....wellbeing is where every both pupils and staff, that were unrelated to
individual realises his or her own academia and outcomes. We devised an extra-
potential, can cope with the normal curricular timetable for both pupils and staff.
stresses of life, can work productively The focus was for pupils to understand the
and fruitfully and is able to make a concepts of ‘feeling good’ and ‘functioning
contribution to his or her community. well’.

Feedback has been so overwhelmingly positive
that plans are in place to provide regular,
similar activities into the new academic year,
extending to parents as well.

World Health Organisation follow us: @SHSWellbeing

Whilst wellbeing is a priority all year round
at Studley High School, our wellbeing team
set aside one week to focus on it intently at

the end of
last term.
Throughout
the week 1st
- 4th July, the
wellbeing team
laid on a host
of activities
for pupils and
staff. Activities
focused on
social engagement, wellbeing and growth
mindset, learning and giving back.

Pupils enjoyed Pip the therapy dog visiting
school, listened to inspirational speakers, had
the opportunity to learn a new instrument, ran
a coffee morning for local elderly residents and
visited a local residential care home to spend
time with residents.

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Three Minutes with......Mrs Ingram

What inspired you to teach? Originally, I wanted to work in an art
gallery, as my degree is in English & Art History but once I had had a
taste of teaching, I didn’t want to do anything else The lovely thing is
that 24 years later, I still think it’s a privilege to shape young people’s
minds with English and often think it’s amazing how creative pupils
can be with interpretations; plus children make me laugh - so what
better job can you have in the world?

A typical school day? Firstly, gathering up my resources and equipment.
As I don’t have a classroom, I often send someone back for something I have
left behind! Each day I teach English and it’s a joy. I’m the Director of Teaching School which
means I am involved in many other areas of school such as leadership development and school
to school support. It’s never dull!

Proudest moment? When pupils achieve great results and you know you have helped them on
a journey and hopefully sparked a passion for the subject. When I get messages from pupils I’ve
taught, saying how they have carried on with their studies of English it makes me so proud that I
was a part of their learning journey. Also having my own children was a proud moment too!

What is your favourite food or place to eat?
I am within walking distance from lots of fabulous restaurants ranging from the Japanese to
Persian. I like cooking and so enjoy having all my friends over for food.

Something not many people know about you? Too many things to mention! I was a red head
until my early teens and lived in Hong Kong as a child for five years.

Noah Dennis Page arrived on his due date Theo George Harris was born July 17th 2019.
(organised like his mother) of 25th May 2018. His nickname was Blueberry before he was
Noah makes the Page family officially a ‘tribe’ born as he started off so tiny and his favourite
joining his two older sisters, Holly & Bella. TeleTubby is Po!

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Mabel Dovey was born Mabel Nancy-Rose, on Josiah Bowman-Dalton (known fondly as ‘Jed’)
27th September 2018. She weighed 7lb 5oz was born earlier than expected in June 2018.
and she loves swimming and walking with the Before he was born, he was called Arthur...but
dog. She hates carrots! this didn’t last, as his sister is called Martha...!

Latest members of the
studley family....

Ivy Lily Soper was born on 17th May, weighing
6lbs 14oz. She was nicknamed ‘Jiggly-Puff’
before she was born!

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Sporting legends

Celebrating our 2018-2019
sporting legends. These
pupils take their love of
their sport out of school
and spend hours of their

own time training, competing
and winning in their chosen

sporting activity.

From left to right:

Maddy A - Boxing and
Tae Kwon Do, Rosie A -
Swimming, Ella Rose G, James
K and Phoebe H - Gymnastics,
Tommy S - Swimming, Curtis-
Jem - Martial Arts, Luke

B - Hockey, Amie J -
Gymnastics, James M -
Cross Country & Running,

Dan D - Boxing.

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As a History teacher of 10 years, I regularly idea that classroom practitioners need the

look to the words from the past for inspiration right skills, support and mentoring to help

and direction. Nelson Mandela famously said move them forward. This course has ensured

that ‘education is the most powerful weapon we have been given a wealth of opportunities

you can use to change the world’. However, as while completing school placements’.

we look to current media representation of this Professional Studies sessions include, among
profession, does it necessarily equate to the others:
message that Mandela was emphasising? Is a

career in teaching, instead, seen as a journey • Developing a ‘teacher toolkit’
into deadlines, pressures, exam factories, with • Where are they going?
little reward other than the glimmer of a holiday • How can I get them to listen?
on the horizon every 6-7 weeks? • Developing the ‘whole child’
As part of my leadership role, at Studley High • Grow forward: How can I be the best

Teacher training version of myself
• Poundland Pedagogy
• Making marking better
• Evidence-based learning
• Retrieval and memorability
School, I have had the privilege of leading our • Using data
teacher training programme.

The Shires Teaching School Alliance is a So, to answer my mother’s comment, all those
partnership between Studley High School (the 11 years ago, yes, I am kind of crazy. But I
lead school), University of Warwick/ University wouldn’t change my job for the world….
of Worcester and nine other local outstanding
or good schools, offering the opportunity to shirestsa.co.uk/teacher-training
train to teach through a one year postgraduate [email protected]
programme known as ‘School Direct’. @teachingschool_

Both the University of Warwick and the Or come to the Shires Teacher Training office,
University of Worcester are renowned for their in reception.
history of recruiting and training outstanding
practitioners and the Shires Teaching Mrs A Page, Deputy Head
Alliance has a long history of training,
developing and supporting teachers.

School Direct differs from the “You must be crazy”,
traditional PGCE route in that it my mother said to me,
places an increased emphasis on when I announced I wanted
time spent in schools and offers to become a teacher
a separate Professional Studies 11 years ago..
programme delivered by our alliance
of schools. It offers a practical route
alongside the theory that is covered
in the university element of teacher
training.

As one trainee (2019) commented:
‘At the heart of the programme is the

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Earlier this year, Year 8 attended A spelling bee is a competition in which

Worcester Magistrates Court as part contestants are asked to spell a broad

of Citizenship Foundation’s mock trial selection of words, usually with a varying

competition. degree of difficulty.
The competition, for 12-14 year olds,
SPelling bee
is designed to provide exposure to the
judicial system, and give access to This year’s competition for Year 7 was
senior legal professionals. bigger and better than ever. It was
therefore appropriate that the expanded

Pupils build on valuable skills and format was matched by a fierce
the ability to debate and advocate for competition. The final results:

Magistrates Courtothers. 4th place – Castle
3rd place – Priory
2nd place – Manor

Our pupils became prosecutors, 1st place – Abbey

defendants and journalists for the day at Though the competition was
this annual event. They made it through intense and nerve-wracking, I
to the National heat, having spent six enjoyed taking part in it and I’m
months preparing for this special event. proud of how far I managed to get. Bring
They were up against nine other local on next year’s Spelling Bee!
schools. Kimi S.

Although they didn’t quite make it It was a fun event and amazing to
through to the next round, we were so watch. The atmosphere was lovely
proud when Freddie H received the with a healthy competitiveness
‘Most Outstanding Pupil’ award, out of between all of the houses.
120 pupils who were present. What an Jazmin D.
achievement! (front pic).
I really enjoyed taking part in the
Spelling Bee, even though near the
end the words became quite
difficult! I’m super happy that I won!
Erin M.

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Duke of Edinburgh

It has been an excellent year for with the Silver group going out to
DofE at school this year, with the Malvern Hills and the Bronze
more pupils than ever gaining group going out to Bretforton.
accreditation for their hard work Each practice was a success and
during their volunteering, skills, the pupils are now looking forward
physical and expedition sections. to displaying their skills on the
qualifying expedition.
The year started with the 2018
Bronze group consisting of our Y10 This year saw the first ever
pupils completing their expedition Gold DofE group at school.
section with two days walking Pupils in Year 11 went for the
and camping in the Cotswolds, most advanced level of DofE
Winchcombe area. Many of the qualification. The group of five
2018 Bronze
group have now pupils practiced
completed their their orienteering
award and received skills over a
their certificates. weekend in the
Black Hills in Wales
This year’s intake and will be going to
of both Bronze and the Lake District for
Silver DofE students five days to qualify
have been busy on for the expedition
all of their sections. section which
Each have had a involves one night
practice expedition of wild camping.

CHARITY SUPPORT

This year pupils have worked harder than ever, raising funds through a
variety of activites, supporting these very worthy causes:

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