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Japanese Cooking Lessons 2024

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Published: Saturday, 03 February 2024 10:45

Written by Mr M Alderson

The Year 13 CP students involved themselves in a lesson of Japanese cooking this term. The students made Soba noodles and Chicken Noodle Soup with great help and assistance by Sensei Myers. The experience was enjoyed by all students. All students said they would definitely like to try it again and it will be a university food for the future, due to how easy it is to make at home.

When asked for their opinions on the experience, students shared positive feedback such as "it was nice to explore a different culture," "I found it very culturally enriching," and "It was great fun." Regarding their thoughts on the food they prepared, the general consensus was very positive, with comments like "I ate a lot!!," "it was sooooooo scrummy!" and "The food was very nice, and I will be trying to make it at home."
As a whole the experience was very enjoyable, not only to experience the culture and food of Japan but also to take a break from the rigorous studies in the school’s sixth-form.

Written by Rowan, Rosshana and Leevi

Maths Tea and Topic - additional support for Year 11 parents

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Published: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 10:20

Written by Mrs E Channing

Please find below the link to listen to the recording of our third and final Tea and Topic session for this year - where parents met with Ms Brissenden (Head of Key Stage 4 Maths) and some Year 12 students to discuss practical strategies to support their children. Please do catch up if this is of interest to you, and if you would like further support, please consider attending the Year 11 Information Evening on the 22.02.24 or emailing the Head of Achievement - Mrs Channing - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

English Tea and Topic - additional support for Year 11 parents

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Published: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 10:20

Written by Mrs E Channing

Please find below the audio file for the English Tea and Topic session - which happened last Thursday 18th January. Parents had the opportunity to listen to specific revision insight from Ms Underwood - our Head of English - and to ask any individual questions that they felt would be useful to support their students across both Language and Literature examinations. As with the prior Science session, we wanted to thank all the parents who gave up their time and invite you to listen and catch up on what was discussed if you weren't able to make it. The Maths session link will be up shortly, and there are two events happening after school (Parent Power - 31.01.24 and Year 11 Information Evening - 22.02.24) designed to further support parents to guide their young people to exam success.

Science Tea and Topic - additional support for Year 11 parents

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Published: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 10:20

Written by Mrs E Channing

We are delighted to report that the first Tea and Topic session - where parents were invited to a session in a small group to ask any questions they particularly had about how to support their child to academic success in Science - was well received and helpful. Parents had the chance to hear from Mrs Channing about general, practical ways to help their young people, Dr Green who addressed the specifics of success in Science GCSEs and a number of our Sixth form team, who were able to provide a student-centric insight into revision and preparation. We thank all parents who gave up their time to attend - for those that could not, below you'll find a recording of the event to catch up at a time convenient to you. Please note we are running an English session on Thursday 18 January 2024 and a Maths session on the 23 January 2024, invitations will be sent directly to parents.