20 July 2023

Standing Items are now located at the bottom of the mailing. 

We thought the Matilda production was excellent and we really enjoyed it. It was filled with amazing songs and lots of energy and laughter.

Many thanks to all the teachers involved in the rehearsals.

Isobel really enjoyed being part of the production. And thank you for organising the reserved seats so Isobel’s Grandparents could come.  

From a parent

Student Leadership

This week student leaders in Year 7 met with Ms Madge to share Student feedback which was extremely useful. One of the main issues discussed was how we will move forward next academic year with a new model for Student Leadership which will be known as Executive Committees. Year 8 have currently been trialing this system which has worked fantastically. As of September the model will have some new exciting features:

• Each year group will have 6 student leaders in an Executive Committee.

• Student Leaders in the Executive Committee will work with Learning Coordinators, Heads of Houses and SLT across a range of events and activities.

• The Committee will meet regularly and form the base of our Student Voice.

• Each Year group’s Executive Committee will have a different focus, this will be determined soon.

• The Year 11 Prefect structure will remain unchanged. Prefects in each House will take a leading role in guiding the Executive Committees.  Students will be asked to apply for these positions and will be interviewed in order to be appointed. Look out for more exciting news about this in September!

Year 8 Shallowford Farm Trip (message from a parent)

'Hello to the Shallowford Farm team - Julia, David, Ellie, Arthur and Sarah!

My son has returned this evening from a week long adventure in your company, and he is absolutely THRILLED!  He came along with Cotham School, Bristol, and he really had the best time.  He loved everything about it - the animals, the countryside, the food (very complimentary!), the clothing (!), the staff, the camaraderie.....  What a fabulous opportunity for him, and other children.  He has talked so much about his week with you.  Happy days indeed.

Thank you so VERY much.  I didn't know you existed, but next time we are in Devon we will make a trip to come and see you. I think you are doing an amazing job.  Thank you.

I will also be dropping a note to his school to encourage future trips, I cannot even begin to quantify the benefits'

Year 9 Round Up of the Year

Please follow the link for a roundup of the year - Year 9 Round up 

Year 10 STEAM: GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

 Year 10 Students Food Presentation Lesson -  The lesson encourages students to look at how to present dishes to enhance the food product made. In Year 11 as part of the NEA 2 students must demonstrate good presentation of their dishes.  This lesson has been adopted by many food teachers across the country and has developed a reputation as the 'Tunnocks Tea Cake challenge.  Please click here for images.

Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition 

Students have been learning the nutritional benefits of fish, the range of fish available linked to sustainability, and how to store, prepare, cook fish safely. This then linked to a lesson filleting fresh Mackerel purchased from the Gloucester Road Fish Shop. Students made a dish with this Mackerel which was ‘Pan fried Mackerel fillets on Toasted Sourdough with Peperonata’. This recipe will be taken and adapted from the ‘Cornwall Good Seafood Guide’ please see here. The photos from this lesson can be viewed here.

Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition 

Students have been learning the nutritional benefits of fish, the range of fish available linked to sustainability, and how to store, prepare, cook fish safely. This then linked to a lesson filleting fresh Mackerel purchased from the Gloucester Road Fish Shop. Students made a dish with this Mackerel which was ‘Pan fried Mackerel fillets on Toasted Sourdough with Peperonata’. This recipe will be taken and adapted from the ‘Cornwall Good Seafood Guide’ please see here. The photos from this lesson can be viewed here.

Futures Bulletin

Here is the final Futures Bulletin for this academic year.  I think you will agree the opportunities have been varied and in abundance.  Let's hope next year is even more fruitful.  Best wishes for a fabulous summertime.

Uni Taster Days

Parents Guide to University provided by "Uni Taster days".  You can find all the open events, taster sessions and webinars for your interests.  Build your experience and broaden your horizons and choices.  Here 

Summer family activities with Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums have a whole host of activities for families this summer! There is storytelling and crafts every Thursday at Blaise Estate, Puppets and Lego workshops at M Shed and why not learn about Dinosaurs or Romans in our hands-on sessions at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

In addition to these special events there are also opportunities to visit the Roman Villa in Kings Weston where you can play Roman board games and handle artefacts. As ever, our working exhibits, the train, crane and John King boat tug will be open on weekends over the summer to visit and have a go on!

With most of these being free, there is sure to be something to suit all families.

Start of Term Arrangements Letter to all Parents and Carers 2023/24

Please follow the link to refer to a letter forwarded to Parents and Carers on Thursday 6 July  regarding Start of Term Arrangements for 2023/2024.

Our latest GCSE Pod Usage

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