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Sixth Form Skills Session

There is a mandatory skills session with your Sixth Form form tutor scheduled for the following time next week:

Week 3 – P3 on Thursday 1^st April from 2.05pm – 3.05pm

This session will be replacing your timetabled lesson if you have one at that time.  

You must attend this session even if you have a non-contact or no scheduled lesson as registers will be taken.

Year 12 – Unifrog

Students should be utilising this excellent VLE by adding to their competencies, researching careers/university courses/apprenticeships and looking at wider reading suggestions.  These can be used as Sixth Form 7 study.  Follow this link to the Unifrog blog for ideas on where to get started:  https://www.unifrog.org/blog.

Medicine events

Sessions on Eventbrite could be useful for Sixth Form students who are interested in medicine. 

Staffs Uni

Please see attached information regarding upcoming events which could be of interest to Sixth Form students.

Army Foundation College

Please see attached information on live webinar opportunity regarding junior soldiers which could be of interest

Winning Artists

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L2 Certificate in Team Leading

During half-term, 25 students from year 10 and 11 completed the Level 2 Certificate in Principles in Effective Team Leadership.  It was wonderful to see students investing in their personal development and future potential in this way.   Sam P from Year 10 said about the course “the leadership course was a very useful and helpful course. I feel like it helped grow my understanding of the workplace; I now feel much more knowledgeable and confident about it. The people who ran it were incredibly nice and helpful. It was also nice to have some communication with others as the lockdown has left some of us lonely, so this course also offered a social element with them rewarding us with quizzes if the work was completed. I’m very thankful for the course being set up as I feel I gained invaluable information and enjoyed it so much.”

Congratulations to all who took part in the course.

Mrs Maingay 

Year 9 Most Able Team

On Tuesday after school it was great that 17 year 9 students joined an online tutorial and chat discussion on the right to protest in the UK. Our year 9 students had watched a Brilliant Club Master Class lesson on Does Protesting Make you Loyal? Thank you to those students who took part by watching the masterclass and then joined the online lesson in their own time. It was great to hear so many different opinions. 

PE Update 

It has been great for students to return to PE lessons taking part in rugby, netball, football, badminton and fitness. Please ensure all students have full PE Kit. They will all require Reversible Rugby Top (This is to be worn for all outdoor lessons), Black Polo shirt, Black Shorts, Black Football Socks, Shin Pads, Gum Shield,  Football Boots, Indoor Trainers. Activities are on Insight. If students are injured or unwell they should bring a note and their PE kit as the will still have a role to play in the lesson and should have a coat if the weather in inclement.

Year 9 Options – On the Core PE Team is a presentation on the option subject we offer for PE, Entitled BTEC Tech Sport Activity & Fitness. There is also further information and materials about the course.

It is important you are trying to get 60 minutes of physical activity and eating healthily each day. Why not have a go at making your own fitness or healthy cooking video and send it in on Teams? For Ideas and inspiration have a look at files on the Core PE Team.

BTEC Sport** We have purchased on line learning resources for BTEC Students in Yr10, 11, 12, 13. Please see Teams for Log In details and how to access the resources **
Year 10 –  students are working towards coursework on Sports Injuries.

Year 11- All Component 3 coursework needs completing on Teams. Students are now beginning to practice their practical leadership and so need PE kit for lessons.

Year 12-  Students are now working on Unit 3 developing understanding of the sports industry. Students should now be using homework and independent study time to work on their Coursework.

Year 13- Students have received an individual mark breakdown via email. It is important that they use this to access lessons and resources they require. With uncertainty around summer exams it is vital students are fully prepared for the units they are taking to give them the best chance of their highest grade.

Please see message below from Uttoxeter Cricket Club- They are also require a wicket keeper for their U15 team

“Dear parents and carers,

Are you looking for the opportunity to involve your child in a fun outdoor
activity this summer? Why not come down to junior training at Uttoxeter
Cricket Club in Marchington? It doesn’t matter whether you are experienced
or new to the game, we have coaching programmes to suit all ages and
abilities in a safe and sociable environment for both children and parents.
Our sessions are planned to start on Friday 9th April and will run through
to mid-September. For more information, please contact rickuttoxeterjnrcc@gmail.com.
Kind regards,
Rick Ormiston
Uttoxeter CC Junior Co-ordinator”

If you’d like to learn how to play cricket

If you’d like to learn how to play cricket you’d be most welcome to attend outdoor training sessions* run by ECB qualified Coaches at Wootton CC

Science News

This week’s Science Students of the Week

Year 10

Mr Mitchell would like to nominate Gemma B and Joe H for continued excellence in science assessment.

And also, Harley T for brilliant work-rate and focus since returning from lockdown.

Mrs Simpson would like to nominate Holly A in 10O2 – for excellent recall of concepts learned remotely to make it an easy transition back into the classroom. 

Mr Melland would like to nominate Jack T for excellent work in lessons.

Year 11

Mr Mitchell would like to nominate Lily May D, Arthur M, Madison C, Beth H, Minnie M-A and Tyler B for excellent work on practical assessment in science.

Well done!

English Booster Sessions

There will be a series of English revision sessions available over the next few weeks for year 11 students, focusing on targeting the top grades. They will be on Teams and the details are below. To be added to the Team, please contact Miss Cann on cann@tahs.net

Session One Tuesday 30 March 2021 4:30 – 5:15 Writing an amazing literature essay

Session Two Tuesday 13 April 2021 4:30 – 5:15 Revising language Section A (paper 1 &2)

Session Three Tuesday 20 April 2021 4:30 – 5:15 Developing writing skills for Section B

English Stars

Your English teachers have continued to be impressed with so many of the wonderful things you have been doing in lessons and the approach of so many of you to your learning; well done! In particular, the following students have really stood out and deserve recognition for their approach over the last week. I have really enjoyed reading about all of the wonderful things you have all been doing and the reasons your teachers have recommended you. Our students of the week are:

Year 9 Aminah K, Joel M, Lily O, Cara Marie G, Kai H, Kristers L, Oliver H-P

Year 10 Tom N, Lucy O, Ben L, Edward F, Neve R, Eloise P, Ben L, Molly D, Sam P, Rhys R, Katie F

Year 11 Josh N, Tess S, Tilly S, Larbi F, Ben P, Leia W, Maddie W

Year 12 Rosie-Mai KP, Frankie T, Katie G

Year 13 Tom F, Maddie A

Year 11 GCSE Maths

Over the next 10 weeks, Year 11 students will complete a GCSE maths past paper in class every other week.  Revision lists will be made available on Teams and Insight before each paper.

Week beginning 29^th March (week 3)

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tuesday 30th period 1

Week beginning 26^th April (week 1) – Assessment week

11H   Friday 30th Period 1

11U    Thursday 29th period 1

Week beginning 10^th May (week 3)

11H   Tuesday 11th Period 2

11U    Tuesday 11th period 1

Week beginning 24^th May (week 1)

11H   Friday 28th Period 1

11U    Thursday 27th period 1

Good sources of revision:

www.Corbettmaths.com              

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z38pycw

www.mathsbot.com

ICT & Computing Topics of the Week

For computing we want you to look at storage devices this week primary & secondary. Our old friends Craig and Dave have some fantastic videos and more resources are on teams.

OCR GCSE SLR1.3 The need for secondary storage

For ICT we are looking at the differing planning tools so that you can use them in your controlled as well as look at them in relation to the assessments after Easter. All of the links are on our team under the Controlled Assessment Channel – this link will be only available to students.

Cartwright: Planning Tools posted in Year 11 Cambridge National Exam Summer 2021 / Controlled Assessment at 26 Mar 2021 10:47 

Geography News

Y11 revision session on Tuesday will be focussing on the Nigeria case study from the Changing Economic World topic. This session will be in Miss Robinson’s room between 3:15-4pm. 

Y13 revision session will be on Thursday next week in Mr Harris’ room after-school. Look out for a message from Mr Harris on Teams regarding the topic. 

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Sixth Form Skills Session

There is a mandatory skills session with your Sixth Form form tutor scheduled for the following time next week:

Week 2 – P3 on Wednesday 24th March from 2.05pm – 3.05pm

This session will be replacing your timetabled lesson if you have one at that time.  Please remember to bring you TAP booklet with you for this session. This is the booklet you received in your resources pack Copy attached as a reminder.

There will be another skills session on Thursday 1^st April – more details to follow regarding this in next week’s round up.

You must attend this session even if you have a non-contact or no scheduled lesson as registers will be taken.

Year 13

Look out for opportunities and information regarding apprenticeships and virtual workshops on offer. This information is available to everyone even if you have applied to University.

Virtual Workshops ASK Programme.

Virtual Workshops information sheet

These virtual workshops will encourage students to undertake practical, engaging activities to help to prepare them for an apprenticeship. These workshops will look at the whole recruitment process from Applications, interviews and online processes. These will be interactive and fun!!!!!

Workshop 1 – Recognising your strengths

Activity overview- Students will gain an understanding of what ‘strengths’ are. They will identify their top 5 strengths and assess themselves for each of these strengths and come up with an example of their top strength. Students will be encouraged to discuss why strengths are important when applying for jobs by competing interactive activities.

Workshop 2 – Write a winning application

Activity overview – Students will gain an understanding of how to write engaging and well-structured answers to the application questions on Find an apprenticeship. They will learn to identify buzz words in vacancy adverts and will analyse the strengths and weaknesses of answers to the 3 questions included.

Workshop 3 – Interview Skills

Activity overview – Students will gain an understanding of face to face and online interviews. They will discover what to expect from the different interview situations, how to prepare and how to structure their responses to questions

Workshop 4 – Preparing for online recruitment

Activity overview – Students will gain a detailed understanding of what to expect from online recruitment methods, including video interviews, online testing and the use of different platforms. They will discover how to prepare and how to structure their responses to questions effectively

Workshop 5 – Searching for jobs in the current market

Activity overview – The purpose of this activity is to encourage individuals who are seeking jobs to consider a range of resources and support when searching in the current climate, considering the types of jobs that are advertising at the moment

Workshop 6 – Boost your employability

Activity overview – Students will be encouraged to identify, capture and plan for practical ways that they can boost their employability. Students will share examples of where they have enhanced their skills / knowledge / experience during lockdown, and then complete an Employability Action Plan which captures their actions to further boost their employability.

Assessment Updates

Year 9 Assessments

In the weeks leading up to Easter, you will be receiving assessments in your Core subjects; English, Maths and Science.
These will test the skills and knowledge that you have learnt over this year, but your subject teachers will guide you to areas on which to focus your revision. It is important to use your time out of school making sure that you are revising and re-reading notes. Remember that many lessons are available on Teams for you to re-use to support your learning. 

Year 10 and 12 Trial Exam- 21st June- 2nd July

Students in Year 10 and 12 will be sitting trial exams from the 21st June. 

These are a useful way for us to assess your learning over the first year of your GCSE, BTec or A Level courses. So that you are well prepared for the final year of your courses, these will be formal, timed assessments in the style of exam papers that you would expect to see when you sit your terminal exams. 

You may be assessed on content that you have been taught over the course, including that delivered during remote lessons. Starting revision now will help you to feel prepared for these assessments. A good starting point would be to go through your exercise books; you could use post it notes to identify where you need to add to your notes or ask questions of your teachers if you are unsure. 

A timetable for the Year 10 and 12 Trial Exams will be published to students in May.

Year 11 and 13 Assessment Fortnight- 23rd April- 10th May

Students in Year 11 and 13 will be sitting a range of formal assessments. The majority of these will take place between 23rd April and 10th May. 

It is important that you are provided with the opportunity to evidence the level at which you are working. The assessments will provide us with one piece of evidence as we work to submit your grades- However, please do be assured that this will not be the only piece of information used.

You will be guided on the topic for the assessments to ensure that you can feel prepared and to give you time to review this area of the curriculum. This information has been shared in Mrs Rudge’s Parent News on Friday, 19th March. You may be assessed on content that you have been taught over the course, including that delivered during remote lessons. Starting revision now will help you to feel prepared for these assessments. A good starting point would be to go through your exercise books; you could use post it notes to identify where you need to add to your notes or ask questions of your teachers if you are unsure.   

For any assessments, your subject teachers will guide you through these and please be assured that you will only be assessed on materials that you have covered in class. 

Geography

Year 11 revision sessions will be starting up again on Tuesday 23rd March, then running every Tuesday, between 3:15 and 4pm in Miss Robinson’s room. These sessions will focus on the topics that will be coming up on the assessments that will take place after Easter. Students from all year 11 geography classes are welcome to attend.

Year 13 revision sessions will also take place on Friday’s after-school in Mr Harris’ room. More information on these sessions will be given out during lessons.

PE Update 

PE – Update

This week we have returned to practical PE lessons. Please ensure all students have full PE Kit. They will all require Reversible Rugby Top (This is to be worn for all outdoor lessons), Black Polo shirt, Black Shorts, Black Football Socks, Shin Pads, Gum Shield,  Football Boots, Indoor Trainers. Activities are on Insight. If students are injured or unwell they should bring a note and their PE kit as the will still have a role to play in the lesson and should have a coat if the weather in inclement.

Year 9 Options – On the Core PE Team is a presentation on the option subject we offer for PE, Entitled BTEC Tech Sport Activity & Fitness. There is also further information and materials about the course.

It is important you are trying to get 60 minutes of physical activity and eating healthily each day. Why not have a go at making your own fitness or healthy cooking video and send it in on Teams? For Ideas and inspiration have a look at files on the Core PE Team.

BTEC Sport**

We have purchased on line learning resources for BTEC Students in Yr10, 11, 12, 13. Please see Teams for Log In details and how to access the resources **

Year 10 –  students are working towards coursework on Sports Injuries.

Year 11- All Component 3 coursework needs completing on Teams. Students are now beginning to practice their practical leadership and so need PE kit for lessons.

Year 12-  Students are now working on Unit 3 developing understanding of the sports industry. Students should now be using homework and independent study time to work on their Coursework.

Year 13- Students have received an individual mark breakdown via email. It is important that they use this to access lessons and resources they require. With uncertainty around summer exams it is vital students are fully prepared for the units they are taking to give them the best chance of their highest grade.

Please see message below from Uttoxeter Cricket Club- They are also require a wicket keeper for their U15 team

Dear parents and carers,

Are you looking for the opportunity to involve your child in a fun outdoor activity this summer? Why not come down to junior training at Uttoxeter Cricket Club in Marchington? It doesn’t matter whether you are experienced or new to the game, we have coaching programmes to suit all ages and abilities in a safe and sociable environment for both children and parents.
Our sessions are planned to start on Friday 9th April and will run through to mid-September.

For more information, please contact Rick Ormiston on rickuttoxeterjnrcc@gmail.com.

Science News

All Year 9 students will be taking a science assessment in the week beginning 29.03.21. The test will be out of 60 marks and comprise equal amounts of Biology, Chemistry and Physics marks. The topics to review are listed below. The Science Department will be loading a Year 9 Science Assessment TEAMS account over this weekend and adding hints, tips and links to revision in preparation for this assessment. 

Biology

Cell structure, microscopes and differentiation to specialised cells

Cell division and mitosis 

Transport in and out of cells 

Chemistry

Atomic Structure and electron arrangement

The history and development of the Periodic Table 

Trends and reactivity within the Periodic Table groups 

Physics

Contact and non-contact forces, Magnets and Electromagnetism  

Scalars and vectors, Gravity and Hooke’s Law

Speed, distance, time and stopping distances and Density  

This week’s Science Students of the Week

Year 9

Miss Thorley would like to nominate Ashton H 9E2 for an amazing first lesson back with a seriously improved work ethic and high standard of verbal and written contributions to the lesson!

Year 10

Miss Thorley would like to nominate Chloe F 10E2 for always coming to lesson with a hard-working attitude and successfully recapping all of our lockdown work on Energy and Work Done.

Year 12

Mrs Gwynne would like to nominate Tommy M and Adam M in her A Level Biology group for creating particularly good mitosis revision resources.

Mrs Hughes would like to nominate Jack B, Jamie, Tom and Izzy for a great result in their A Level Chemistry test.

Mr Melland would like to nominate Harry C and Ben S in his A Level Physics group for making good progress in their Circuits assessments.

Year 13

Royal Society of Chemistry – UK Chemistry Olympiad 2021

Mr Mitchell would like to say a massive (massive) well done to Vicky C, Aaron G and Emma R for competing in the National Chemistry Olympiad Competition. This is an incredibly difficult challenge that all three students took on during lockdown. We are immensely proud of their achievements and great plaudits must go to the students for achieving awards, 2 Silvers and a Bronze, in this competition.

Very well done!

English Stars

The English department has been enjoying seeing classes back in face to face lessons over the last two weeks. So many of you have been working brilliantly and we are pleased to make a special note of our students of the week:

Year 9 Will F, Amina K, Laura G, Susie C

Year 10 Ben L, Spencer D

Year 11 Duncan C, Jessie, Meg, Millie, Owen, Alex P, Ben B, Harley S

Year 12 Eve B

Year 13 Tom F

Congratulations to Maddie A for winning first place in the Uttoxeter Rotary Club Young Writer Competition, 14 to 17 age group. Thank you to all those that took part on behalf of Thomas Allayne’s High School.

Year 11 GCSE Maths

Over the next 10 weeks, Year 11 students will complete a GCSE maths past paper in class every other week.  Revision lists will be made available on Teams and Insight before each paper.

Week beginning 29^th March (week 3)

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tussday 30th period 1

Week beginning 26^th April (week 1) – Assessment week

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tussday 30th period 1

Week beginning 10^th May (week 3)

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tussday 30th period 1

Week beginning 24^th May (week 1)

11H   Friday 19th Period 1

11U    Thursday 18th period 1

Good sources of revision:

www.Corbettmaths.com              

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z38pycw

www.mathsbot.com

BTEC ICT

Congratulations to our year 13 and 12 BTEC ICT students for a fantastic set of results in the January examinations.

Against all the odds, disruption and lockdowns you performed and excelled.

Career of the week

Job title:	Interior Designer –  Interior designers plan and supervise the layout and decoration of the inside of buildings
Routes into this career:	University – You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like: interior design art and design interior architecture spatial design You’ll usually need: 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree College – You could take a college course to get started, for example: Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design A Level in Art and Design You may need: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and a creative subject Apprenticeship – You could do a furniture design technician advanced apprenticeship to get into interior design. To get onto an apprenticeship, you’ll find it useful to have: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
What you’ll earn:	Starter: £18,000 – Experienced: £45,000
What skills will I need?	You’ll need: design skills and knowledge to be thorough and pay attention to detail customer service skills the ability to come up with new ways of doing things the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure knowledge of building and construction the ability to use your initiative the ability to work well with others to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Day to day duties:	Your day-to-day tasks may include: meeting clients to discuss their requirements and ideas developing designs to suit clients’ needs, their budget, and the type of building preparing initial sketches and mood boards for the client to approve advising on use of space, colour schemes, fabrics, fittings and furniture working out costs and preparing estimates creating detailed drawings from the initial sketches, usually on a computer finding suppliers of fittings, furniture, fabrics, and wall and floor covering
Career path and progression:	You could move into related work like theatre set design, visual merchandising, exhibition design or furniture design.

Information sourced directly from www.nationalcareersservice.gov.uk ,

You can get more details about careers and training in design from the British Institute of Interior Design.

You can get information on working in this and other creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.

If you have any suggestions for a career you would like to know more about then please email me at featherstone@tahs.net

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SIXTH FORM FUTURE INTENTIONS

Unifrog are offering the following seminars to help our students make informed decisions about their futures:

It ain’t over yet

Our epic UK uni webinar series to help students decide where to study is drawing to a triumphant close; here are the last sessions (all times UK):

Featuring Queen Mary, University of London, University of Edinburgh, University of Warwick and many more

– Study in Wales TODAY @ 16:30
– Study in Scotland Wed 10 Mar @ 16:30
– Study in London Wed 10 Mar @ 18:00
– Study in Yorkshire or the North East Thu 11 Mar @ 16:30 
– Study in the Midlands Thu 11 Mar @ 16:30 

> Students sign up on the Webinars tile on their homepage, or here 

University of Stirling: Webinar and Academic Taster Series

The University of Stirling is running a tonne of awesome looking academic taster webinars, covering everything from Psychology to Media Management to Autism Research.

They’re also running webinars for students to learn more about the University of Stirling and studying in Scotland, as well as giving students top tips for choosing and applying to university.

> More info and book here 

Ravensbourne’s virtual open day on 20 March

Ravensbourne University London is particularly close to our hearts at Unifrog because our graphic designer is a Ravensbourne graduate!
The university is industry-focused, and located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula.

They are design and digital media specialists, with a range of courses in subject areas including: Animation & Illustration, Architecture, Computing, Digital Technology, Fashion, Graphics & Design, Marketing & Advertising, Music & Sound, TV & Film.

They’re running a virtual open day on Saturday 20 March.

> More info and register here

 Unifrog Pro Tip of the week

Ben Mahoney, Area Manager, shares his Pro Tip of the week

“My Pro tip is: don’t forget to mark attachments as openable by students when adding distance learning tasks to interactions”

Webinar opportunity – Year 12

Please see information regarding a webinar you might be interested in registering for:

We are continuing with the Midlands Collaborative Event series:

Join eight different universities as they discuss key higher education topics to help prepare you for university, whilst answering your questions in these Q&A style webinars.  Click the link below for more info & to register. Choosing the right university & course – Thurs 20 May, 6pm

Subject Masterclasses – Year 12

Please see the information on Subject Masterclasses Cambridge University are holding via Zoom.  If you are interested in participating for one of your subjects, please let Mrs Walton know.  Closing date for expressing an interest is Wednesday 17^th March.

Drama Star

Year 9

For their fantastic work on our Blood Brothers set design project: 

Aimee S           

Martha B

Holly T

Charlie F

Jack G

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PE Update 

PE – Update

This week we have returned to practical PE lessons. Please ensure all students have full PE Kit. They will all require Reversible Rugby Top (This is to be worn for all outdoor lessons), Black Polo shirt, Black Shorts, Black Football Socks, Shin Pads, Gum Shield,  Football Boots, Indoor Trainers. Activities are on Insight. If students are injured or unwell they should bring a note and their PE kit as the will still have a role to play in the lesson and should have a coat if the weather in inclement.

Year 9 Options – On the Core PE Team is a presentation on the option subject we offer for PE, Entitled BTEC Tech Sport Activity & Fitness. There is also further information and materials about the course.

We hope you are keeping active- Please share your exercise plans on Teams. We are mindful that everyone enjoys different forms of exercise, but it is important you are keeping active and if possible getting fresh air each day. You can run, walk, bike or skate but try and get in a routine of being active each day.

We also have a range of Fitness Challenges you can try on our Core PE Teams pages. We also have a number of healthy eating videos on Teams which you can try.

It is important you are trying to get 60 minutes of physical activity and eating healthily each day. Why not have a go at making your own fitness or healthy cooking video and send it in on Teams? For Ideas and inspiration have a look at files on the Core PE Team.

BTEC Sport**

We have purchased on line learning resources for BTEC Students in Yr10, 11, 12, 13. Please see Teams for Log In details and how to access the resources **

Year 10 –  students have been were towards coursework on Sports Injuries.

Year 11- We have been really impressed with attendance at Live Lessons this week. As you know February exams have been cancelled. Students need to be working on Leadership Coursework (Component 3) All resources required are on Teams. Due to the nature of BTEC students need to complete all 3 Components to get a grade at the end of the course. We are waiting for information from the government about how students can improve their exam grade.

Year 12-  Students are now working on Unit 3 developing understanding of the sports industry. Students should now be using homework and independent study time to work on their Coursework.

Year 13- Students have received an individual mark breakdown via email. It is important that they use this to access lessons and resources they require. With uncertainty around summer exams it is vital students are fully prepared for the units they are taking to give them the best chance of their highest grade.

                                                WOOTTON CRICKET CLUB

                                WOOTTON SPORTS CLUB (CRICKET SECTION)          

The Pavilion, Shawcroft Farm, Gidacre Lane, Wootton, DE6 2GW

www.woottoncricket.co.uk

If your daughter or son is interested in playing cricket Wootton CC offers:

·        Fully qualified coaching

·        All Stars Cricket (for 5 to 8 year olds)

·        Participation in the South Moorlands Junior Cricket League (U8’s to U16’s)

·        Participation in the Derbyshire County Cricket League

·        Clubmark accreditation since 2009

·        A friendly club in a great setting

Please contact our Club Coach, Sid Barker Tel. 07973 226 715

Science News

This week’s Science Students of the Week

Year 9

Mr Melland would like to nominate Aminah K and Tashi T for excellent contributions in their online lessons.

This week’s Animal Care Student of the Week selected by Mrs North is Korie H in10E2 for fantastic commitment and excellent work online for Animal Care.

Well done!

English Stars

English staff would like to welcome everyone back to face to face lessons. Our students of the week are:

Y13 Jason l

Y12 Olivia G Katie G

Y11 Kyle W, Lizzie S, Lily D, Katie L, Evie U, Liberty C, Maggie C

Y10 katie Sc, Lucy O, Alfie H, Libby E, Jasmin W

Y9 Lauren N, Victoria H, Connor G, Susie C

Year 11 GCSE Maths

Over the next 10 weeks, Year 11 students will complete a GCSE maths past paper in class every other week.  Revision lists will be made available on Teams and Insight before each paper.

Week beginning 15^th March (week 1)

11H   Friday 19th Period 1

11U    Thursday 18th period 1

Week beginning 29^th March (week 3)

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tussday 30th period 1

Week beginning 26^th April (week 1) – Assessment week

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tussday 30th period 1

Week beginning 10^th May (week 3)

11H   Tuesday 30th Period 2

11U    Tussday 30th period 1

Week beginning 24^th May (week 1)

11H   Friday 19th Period 1

11U    Thursday 18th period 1

Good sources of revision:

www.Corbettmaths.com              

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z38pycw

www.mathsbot.com

Computing & ICT Revision Topics of the Week

For CS this weeks topic is Networking, check out the Craig and Dave channel and how about making your own knowledge organiser, remember this is the topic area we covered during the later stages of LD3.

OCR GCSE SLR1.4 Types of networks

For ICT students the topic to look at this week is the stages of the project lifecycle, again make some notes, create flashcards, create a quizlet – it is up to you as it is your revision:

6^th Form Apprenticeship and Job Application Workshops. 

Victoria Standing from Workpays will be running 6 workshops for our Year 13 students who are not going to uni over the next three weeks. The first two are next week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30 till 4.30. They will be on recognising their strengths and writing winning job applications. All the students have received a message on teams and will find the invite in their calendar.  

Apprenticeship Opportunities  

There are a wide range of opportunities becoming available in our local area including an opportunity to work towards becoming a chartered surveyor. A number of our local nurseries and salons are also looking for apprentices to start in September. Please see the link below for apprenticeships within 15 miles of Uttoxeter.  

Results – Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk) 

Career of the week  

Job title:	Human Resource Manager –  Human resources (HR) managers develop, deliver and manage HR policies and plans This information can be accessed for any career using the ‘Career O Meter’ on our school website! It is a really useful tool to look at the potential demand for jobs you may be interested in.  Take a look! -> Thomas Alleyne’s High School – Exploring your career ideas
Potential Earnings:	£28,000 – £56000
Routes into:	You can get into this job through: a university course a college course an apprenticeship working towards this role specialist courses run by professional bodies  For a University course – you’ll need a a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in: human resources management business management and human resources psychology business with languages You could also do a postgraduate course in human resource management if you have a first degree. Entry requirements 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course At college you could:  Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources Level 5 Diploma In Applied Human Resources Level 5 Diploma In Human Resource Management Entry requirements for these courses vary. Apprenticeships You can get into this role through a HR consultant partner higher apprenticeship, or senior people professional degree apprenticeship. Employers will set their own entry requirements.
Day to day duties:	You could: leading an organisation’s HR team supporting managers in getting the best out of their staff planning staff policies designing and advising on company benefits packages training and developing staff handling complicated HR issues working to improve employee relations managing budgets
What skills will I need?	You’ll need: knowledge of human resources and employment law the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure leadership skills the ability to use your initiative business management skills patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations the ability to work well with others the ability to motivate and manage staff to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Career path and progression:	With experience, you could set up your own consultancy offering recruitment services, training, or advice on HR strategy and policy planning

Information sourced directly from www.nationalcareersservice.gov.uk  

If you have any suggestions for a career you would like to know more about then please email me at featherstone@tahs.net 

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Welcome back

We are looking forward to welcoming Sixth Form students back from Monday.

Sixth Form students are allowed to leave the school site if they have no lessons but they must sign out by scanning the QR code outside the Sixth Form office.  Should students wish to remain on site the following areas are as follows:

Year 12 students have access to the wooden gym as a safe space to work during their non-contacts and breaks.

Year 13 students have access to the common room as a safe space to work during their non-contacts and breaks.

The furniture has been arranged in both areas by our site team to ensure that students are socially distanced and facing forwards to reduce the risk of transmission.  Please do not move the furniture in these areas.  Face coverings must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking.

Lateral Flow Tests

The Sixth Form students had their lateral flow tests today.  This went very smoothly and all the students were very professional and conducted themselves very maturely.

Subject Masterclasses – Year 12

Please see the information on Subject Masterclasses Cambridge University are holding via Zoom.  If you are interested in participating for one of your subjects please let Mrs Walton know.

TUTOR ACTIVITIES FOR W/C 8th MARCH 2021

Please work through the PowerPoints on Teams:  be distinctive (standing out from the crowd) and be decisive (about yourself and your future).

YEAR 10 Parents Evening Thursday 11th March  4pm – 7pm

On Thursday 11th March we look forward to welcoming year 10 parents to their Virtual parents evening, following the success of virtual evenings year 10 parents will have the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress face to face with their subject teachers.  Bookings are now open and instructions as to how to join the meetings will be sent out next week.

Calling Artists

Three conpetitons are being run at present by the Art Department – checkout the details here:

Mental Health

Some of you may be feeling anxious about returning to school, having adjusted to virtual learning. These feelings may affect both the hours you sleep and the quality of your sleep. We should all be aiming for 7-9hours sleep every night. Have a look at the poster below for tips on good sleep hygiene,

Drama Star

Year 9 – For her excellent progress with her 3D Blood Brothers Set Design, well done Rosanna

PE Update 

We will return to practical PE lessons from the 8th March! Please ensure all students have full PE Kit. They will all require Reversible Rugby Top (This is to be worn for all outdoor lessons), Black Polo shirt, Black Shorts, Black Football Socks, Shin Pads, Gum Shield,  Football Boots, Indoor Trainers. Activities are on Insight. If students are injured or unwell they should bring a note and their PE kit as the will still have a role to play in the lesson and should have a coat if the weather in inclement.

Year 9 Options – On the Core PE Team is a presentation on the option subject we offer for PE, Entitled BTEC Tech Sport Activity & Fitness. There is also further information and materials about the course.

We hope you are keeping active- Please share your exercise plans on Teams. We are mindful that everyone enjoys different forms of exercise, but it is important you are keeping active and if possible getting fresh air each day. You can run, walk, bike or skate but try and get in a routine of being active each day.

Joe Wicks is running “PE with Joe” on Mon, Wed and Friday at 9am on YouTube – “The Body Coach TV” This is a simple way of getting your day off to a good routine. The sessions are available on demand if you have live lessons at 9am.

We also have a range of Fitness Challenges you can try on our Core PE Teams pages. We also have a number of healthy eating videos on Teams which you can try.

It is important you are trying to get 60 minutes of physical activity and eating healthily each day. Why not have a go at making your own fitness or healthy cooking video and send it in on Teams? For Ideas and inspiration have a look at files on the Core PE Team.

BTEC Sport

** We have purchased on line learning resources for BTEC Students in Yr10, 11, 12, 13. Please see Teams for Log In details and how to access the resources **

Year 10 – All students should have submitted Body Systems coursework before Christmas- If this hasn’t been uploaded to assignments on Teams or needs improving, homework time should be used for this. Year 10 students have been were towards coursework on Sports Injuries.

Year 11- We have been really impressed with attendance at Live Lessons this week. As you know February exams have been cancelled. Students need to be working on Leadership Coursework (Component 3) All resources required are on Teams. Due to the nature of BTEC students need to complete all 3 Components to get a grade at the end of the course. We are waiting for information from the government about how students can improve their exam grade.

Year 12-  Students are now working on Unit 3 developing understanding of the sports industry. Students should now be using homework and independent study time to work on their Coursework.

Year 13- Students have received an individual mark breakdown via email. It is important that they use this to access lessons and resources they require. With uncertainty around summer exams it is vital students are fully prepared for the units they are taking to give them the best chance of their highest grade.

Science News

Year 9

Mrs Simpson would like to nominate Logan C, Luke N, Ben S (9U1) for a great contribution during discussion and questioning in live lessons.

Miss Thorley would like to nominate Caitlin D (9T2) and Carly D (9T2) for always taking part in online lessons and tackling some tricky physics calculations!

Year 10

Mrs Simpson would like to nominate – Tom Y (10U4) for excellent attendance and contribution in live lessons.

Mrs Dykes would like to nominate – Livvy E, Harry G, Alfie H, Mia S and Jack V H in her 10U3 Physics class for excellent participation in online lessons and homework.

And in 10U2 Physics – Taylor H, Yasmin L, Eloise P and Sylvia S also for excellent participation in online lessons and homework.

Year 11

Miss Thorley would like to nominate Neve P and Jess P (11W2) and Isabel P (11W1) for producing beautiful research projects on Gregor Mendel’s contributions to genetics.

Mrs Dykes would like to nominate – Tyler B, Madison C, Lily-Mae D, Sam E, Josh G, Bethany H, Arthur M and Liam P (11U4) for their efforts during online lessons this term.

Well done!

English Success

Below are the nominees for student of the week in English.

As we prepare to return to face to face teaching, we want to say well done to all of those students who have been working hard and engaging so positively with their remote learning in English. Your English teachers would particularly like to commend the following students for their excellent engagement with learning over the past week:

Year 9 Holly T, Billy T, Ella H, Ellie B, Josh B, Aileen L, Vicky N, Will F, James L

Year 10 Jake L, Tom Y, Harriet R, Izzy D, Amy J, Nell W, Xanthe S, Joe H, Abi R, Josh W, Anthony Y, Tim W, Isobel H, Harvey JG, Lucy B

Year 11 Katie L, Lily W, Isla Mc, Ben O, Ava S

Year 13 Maddie A

National Citizen Service Programme

A few weeks ago, in parent news, we shared information advertising the National Citizen Service programme which is currently open for 16 and 17 year olds to register for this Summer. As the Burton Albion Community Trust cannot come into school to do an assembly, they have put together a YouTube video with all the key information needed for students to find out more and how to apply if they would like to get involved. 

Please also see the website for further information www.wearencs.com

Spaces are limited so register soon if you want to get involved. 

Online safety Support for Parents

The Marie Collins Foundation is a charity working directly with children, young people and families to enable their recovery following sexual abuse involving technology. Working with the NWG Exploitation Network, they have created a resource for parents aimed at reducing online sexual harm by looking at what online harm is and ways you can effectively help and support your children.  

https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/14plus/  This website has a useful film with advice for parents on supporting young people with their digital use and safety online.

National Careers Week

A number of our students have attended the live sessions that we shared with you in round up last week! Thank you for registering and we hope you found them useful. All of the websites have recordings of the sessions available and the links can be found in the careers library. Future Intentions Library – National Careers Week

The message of careers week this year was ‘Believe’. Please take some time to watch this video. Believe

Career of the week

Job title:	Optometrist – Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses. Working as an optometerist: Samantha’s story – BBC Bitesize
Entry requirements:	You will usually need to go to University to get into this job, however you can train as a dispensing optician and work towards the role in the workplace.   You’ll need to get a degree in optometry, approved by the General Optical Council (GOC).   You’ll also complete a one-year pre-registration paid and supervised work placement, with a registered optometrist, and pass the GOC final assessment to qualify.   Entry requirements for a course at University   5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, or equivalent, including English, maths and science3 A levels, or equivalent, including at least 1 science
What you’ll earn:	Starter: £31,500 – Experienced: £62,500
What skills will I need?	You’ll need: knowledge of medicine and dentistry customer service skills to be thorough and pay attention to detail thinking and reasoning skills excellent verbal communication skills knowledge of biology sensitivity and understanding analytical thinking skills to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Day to day duties:	As part of your day-to-day duties, you could: use a range of precision instruments use vision measuring and testing tools diagnose and give advice prescribe, fit and supply glasses or contact lenses discuss the suitability and shape of glasses frames refer clients to specialists or ophthalmologists (eye surgeons)
Career path and progression:	You could specialise in an area like paediatrics (working with children), contact lenses, sports vision or low vision.   You could study for an MSc in optometry or train further in contact lens practice, therapeutics (prescribing drugs for certain eye problems) or specific conditions like diabetes and glaucoma.

Information sourced directly from www.nationalcareersservice.gov.uk , Optometrist job profile | Prospects.ac.uk

If you have any suggestions for a career you would like to know more about then please email me at featherstone@tahs.net

Current opportunities Bee Active are currently recruiting for the positions below. Would it be possible to share this with your existing students in years 11, 12 & 13?

Holiday Club Sports Coaches (casual position) x 33Could you be the next star to join the growing team at Bee Active? We’re passionate about keeping people connected, healthy and happy and are currently recruiting for several positions to support the delivery of our bumper programme of Summer Holiday Clubs. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, willing to learn and work well as part of our team to make the school holidays the best days of the year! For the right candidates we are able to commit to up to 10 weeks of work per year – covering the Staffordshire school holiday dates. For full job description and to apply for the role, please visit: www.beeactive.co.uk/careers/We look forward to hearing from you. .

Full Time Sports Coaches (permanent position) x 5Local children in search of a Bee-rilliant, inspirational and experienced Sports Coaches to make a difference to their future! At Bee Active our mission is to keep people connected, healthy and active. We are the areas leading sports coaching company and we are currently recruiting for both full-time and/or part-time Sports Coaching positions to satisfy a surge in demand for our services. If you are ambitious, clever, hard-working and want to make an impact on the lives of the children and their families in our local communities then we would love to hear from you! For full job description and to apply for the roles, please visit: www.beeactive.co.uk/careers/

Level 3 Sports Coaching Apprenticeship (permanent position) x 3-5We’re looking to add a further 3-5 apprentices to our team Seven of our current coaching team joined the company as apprentices and have progressed to become established and much valued members of the Bee Active family. We’re passionate about keeping people connected healthy and active and are currently recruiting for the positions of an Apprentice Sports Coaches. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, willing to learn and work well as part of our team – completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position within our team. For full job description and to apply for the role, please visit: www.beeactive.co.uk/careers/We look forward to hearing from you.

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