3rd March 2017

Cover: County Champions!

THE MAGAZINE FOR MOUNTS BAY ACADEMY

STANDING OUT

26th April 2019

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back to the Academy after the Easter Break. In my last report I promised that we would have some exciting things happening in the run up to our break in the summer.

Les Hall - Academy Principal

Good Luck Molly

Best wishes

Well Done Morgan!

This year Mounts Bay celebrates 60 years of providing learning to the community of Penwith.

Celebrations will take place during the remainder of the academic year, with a variety of events and learning experiences that will involve our whole community.

We would like to produce an exhibition showcasing the life of the school since its inception, its students past and present and how our current students see their future.

We need your help

We would like to digitally capture any any photographs, stories or even videos of things that have happened over the last 60 years, so start looking in those lofts, cupboards and drawers! If you have anything you think could be of interest, please bring it into school and leave it with Mrs Davies on Reception. We will then take your name, capture the artefact and return it to you. We would also like to interview anyone who has an interesting tale to tell about their life at Mounts Bay. Our students will be out and about in the community producing podcasts that we will be showing on our social media feed, which will then be added to a special section of our website.

The whole celebration will culminate in a number of festival events over the summer Quadmester, including Science, Art, Literature, Music and Sport.

We will also be holding a very special celebration at St John’s Hall to showcase everything that has made Mounts Bay students so fulfilled over the last 60 years, which include some very special guests!

So keep your eyes peeled; tickets will be limited due to the capacity of the hall and I guarantee that it will be an event not to be missed.

I cannot wait to see all of the treasures we will find when looking back over the last 60 years and I am sure you will find the experience fascinating too.

Dynamic dialogue encourages students to use their writing to bring their learning to life, making their work more vibrant and memorable.

We encourage our students to brainstorm ideas in groups and act out learning conversations with each other before putting pen to paper.

Dynamic Dialogue

The Year 7 Element groups have been presenting their final projects to one another during this weeks lessons. Students developed a keynote presentation identifying the problems caused by marine litter whilst using their own investigation and field trip results to pose real questions and respond to the essential question: How can a plastic bottle impact the world? 

Year 11 are at the end of their Business GCSE and have rounded off their study with a business pitch - Dragons Den style! Over the two years students have developed a product, carried out market research and created a brand with its own identify and promotional techniques. Students excelled and showed brilliant commitment to the subject and were able to confidently analyse the impact of good branding. A special mention to Madison whose confident and professional pitch blew Mr Jenkin away. Well done Year 11.

MBA is a partner school to Voice21 (which links to School21 - the oracy based school in London) and this week their representative, Katie Fitzsimmons, came in to talk to staff about how we use speech within our lessons to encourage and enhance learning. My aim is for us to work as a team to break down the embarrassment related to standing up and talking in front of peers. Even the most confident and chatty students are often reluctant to do presentations. Speaking out loud needs practice and it is something that needs to built upon and embedded from the moment students join MBA.  

On Friday 5th April students from Exeter University visited Mounts Bay Academy to run a workshop with Year 9 scholars students. The aim of the programme was to educate Year 9 students about university life and support them into higher education. Students

will then go on to graduate as a scholar in Year 11.

Finding out about university life involves current university students coming in and running a variety of sessions at MBA, including a question and answer session, as well as other activities including team building and ‘discovering something new’.

Everyone who was selected to be part of the prestigious and insightful scholars programme thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and enjoyed learning something new. Thank you to Exeter University for organising this event!

This is just one of three workshops so keep an eye out for more in the future.

Exeter University Scholars Programme

BE INSPIRED

Report by: Lilia

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“I liked how friendly Holly and Peach were and how they helped us understand the University.” - Becca

“I enjoyed how indulgent the session was. I felt informed and satisfied by the end.” - Samuel

“I enjoyed learning about different people’s dream jobs.” - Jessie

“I enjoyed learning about the opportunities that there are.” - Cian

“It was really interesting to find out about university.” - Abby

The Humphry Davy Prize  began when Sir Humphry Davy left  money in his Will to be invested to provide a prize for a student who is outstanding and proficient in the sciences. Although the prize ceased for a period of time, it was renewed in 1988 and

Penzance Town Council now administer the Prize Fund and make an award each year.

Mounts Bay Academy  students have won for five consecutive years and we have maintained this high achievement by winning again this year!

Lilyjane, Mia and Zoe put together an impressive nomination piece. They talked about how they identified and overcame their different struggles in science GCSE subjects. Their inspirational stories show how true learning is based not so much on how well you are doing, but how you can turn a struggle into a success!

Well done Lilyjane, Mia and Zoe. Thank you for sharing your experiences so eloquently.

Humphry Davy Prize Winners

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Report by: Miss Weightman

http://mountsbay.org/humphry-davy-prize-winners/

Click here to see the film and full competition entry:

BE YOUR BEST

REAL Achievement

Emma Dyke has been awarded a Da Vinci for her exceptional outcome in REAL Project this year. In the design of her own original festival concept she

developed her own branding, advertising and merchandise to promote her festival. Emma's final exhibition demonstrated all of the hard work she had put in and also the independence and planning it had taken to reach this outcome. Brilliant work Emma, well done! 

Report by: Miss Green

DA VINCI PROGRAMME

EXCELLENCE REWARD

The World Challenge India Expedition team spent two days on Dartmoor at the start of the Easter holidays in preparation for their trip.

Working as a team, they overcame a nine mile trek, rescued a ‘missing’ Mr Helliwell and even transported him using a makeshift stretcher made from their group kit!

Cooking dinner outdoors and camping overnight was a new experience for many of the team who did fantastically well. It was a brilliant weekend of learning, new skills and solving problems in the beautiful outdoors of Dartmoor.

BE ADVENTUROUS

World Challenge India Practice

Report by: Miss Taylor

Students have been performing their end of semester assessment presentations.They were based on an interview between Barack Obama and Prince Harry that the students watched. They then took this style and format of questioning to write and

perform their own interviews.

Report by: Miss Wheeler

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As part of our quest to become a plastic free school and gain green flag status, some students have been writing to our

local MP, Derek Thomas, about plastic issues within our environment.

INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT

Letters to MP

Report by: Miss Dowrick

Huge thanks to Morrisons in Penzance who have donated some seeds and gardening bags to the poly tunnel club!

Report by: Miss Wheeler

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During Project Week next week some Year 8 students will be making swift boxes for the birds that visit us over the summer. If you would like to

purchase one for £20 please email: swheeler@mountsbay.org.

Do you know of/or run an eco friendly business? If you get in touch to have a stall at our plastic free 'Detox Festival' happening on the 20th June.

Contact: swheeler@mountsbay.org

Prom tickets now on sale from Mrs Eddy.

A mini bus will be available to book from school, if you have not arranged other transport.

SWIFT BOXES

PROM TICKETS ON SALE

THANK YOU MORRISONS

ECO BUSINESSES WANTED

Ticket price: £29

When: Friday 5th July

Where: Lands End Hotel

Arrival time: From 6.30pm

Meal: 7.30pm

On Tuesday 25th April, the U14 girls’ football team were crowned County Champions after beating Launceston College 4-1 in the final at Sticker Football Club.

Launceston took an early lead within the first five minutes of kick off with a strong shot from just outside the 18 yard box, which arrowed in to the top corner of the net. Mounts Bay reacted quickly with a superb solo goal from Mari. Mari found herself in on goal with only the goal keeper to beat after a perfectly weighted pass from Rebecca, Mari calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner of the net past the goalie. Mounts Bay soon after went 2-1 ahead after Mari was fouled just outside the area, Rebecca took the free kick which was perfectly dispatched towards the far post and Mari arrived to head the ball into the top corner of the net from 6 yards out. Mounts Bay finished the first half 2-1 ahead. 

County Champions!

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In the second half Mounts Bay maintained their fantastic work ethic shown and managed to increase their lead early. Again, Rebecca was the provider from a corner kick and Mari scored to complete her hat trick (3 goals) with a left footed volley into

the bottom corner of the net from approximately 8 yards out. The final goal of the match was a goal, worthy to complete any showcase final, Rebecca scored a 30 yard wonder goal where she picked the ball up in the centre of the pitch and showed great awareness to spot the goal keeper off her line. She then executed the shot brilliantly to lob the goal keeper. 

Overall, all the girls showed fantastic commitment and energy to defeat a strong Launceston team. Well done girls, you are the County U14 Champions!

Report by: Mr Lawrence

BE COMPETITIVE

SQUAD:

Olivia

IsabelIslaIsla

MariLucieRebecca

HollyLauraRose

IndiaSaffronDaisy

JessieKatlinFreya

There was no time to rest during the Easter holidays for National Champion Ellie Dash, with the Regional Performance coach Richard Poole coming down to run a two and a half hour session. Ellie was accompanied by some Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club

team mates.

Richard went through some rowing fundamental movements specifically to rowers and some peak performance tests. He was very impressed with the school and the High Performance approach, amazed that the pupils get various performance workshops and mentoring.

Rowing Session

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James (10 Orange) and his sister Jennifer (8 Red) had a busy Easter break in Birmingham taking part in the ICO (International Combat Organisation) British Open Championships 2019. This event is open to kickboxers and karate fighters across all

disciplines from all around the UK and is one of the qualifying events for the ICO World Cup 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland later in the year. 

A jam packed event, streaming live via the Kihapp website, covering points fighting, ring fighting, light continuous and full contact, all competitors had to weigh in by 10am. Although they all arrived for that time, it was a long wait for the senior level fighters and it wasn't until 8pm in the evening that James actually went out onto the mats to compete. After a very long day of waiting around and despite an empty tummy, seeing his sister injured and not a lot of motivation, fuelled by adrenaline alone James weighing only 63kg fought his heart out and in his highest category, the -75kg,

James proudly came second beating some very big lads to win a Silver medal. 

An excellent result and James now qualifies and has earned his place on the England team for the ICO World Cup 2019. Excellent work James. 

British Championship Silver for James

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Year 11 MBA student, Henry, was part of the Cornwall Under 18 Badminton Team that recently travelled to Nottingham University to compete at the National Inter Counties Tournament. The event brought together 32 County Teams from across England and

Ireland for four days of National and International standard competition. During the tournament teams took part in matches consisting of ten games. On day one Cornwall played matches against Norfolk (5/5 draw, losing on count back), Essex (8/2 defeat) and Middlesex (8/2 victory).

Day Two resulted in the Team getting into a fantastic winning streak with each player performing either at their peak or beyond. The team scored wins against Northumberland (6/4), Cumbria (8/2) and Gloucestershire (5/5 winning on a count back score). Cornwall won their Group and moved into the 17-20 final positioning

group for the final two days.

Day Three was a roller coaster of emotions with breathtaking badminton. The Duchy won 6/4 against Cheshire, and drew 5/5 against Lincolnshire (losing on a count back by one).

Day Four saw the teams’ final match against Nottinghamshire, a strong team led by an England International Coach. And what a match it was! Cornwall triumphed with a 7/3 win. The final Cornish Team position was 17th.

National Badminton Action

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There are still seven places left for up to half term and three places left for after half term. The club takes place on Tuesday after school, 3.30 - 6.30pm. It is £15 per session.  If you are

interested please request a letter from Student Services.

MBA FUTURES

Report by: Mr Fish

SURF CLUB

RONA SAILING TRIP

There are three places left on the Rona Sailing trip. The trip is open to Years 9 and 10 only. It runs 20th - 26th June 2019. The cost is £300. If you are interested please see Mr Fish, or request

a letter from Student Services.

BE ADVENTUROUS

BE RESPONSIBLE

Things We Can Recycle at MBAOld CandlesCandles you can no longer burn or have run out of wick will be recycled (all types accepted).

Bottle TopsThese will be sent to Lush to be recycled into containers they use for their products. Only small lids up to milk bottle

sized can be recycled.

Plastic BottlesThese will be recycled in school. They will be used to build a greenhouse, in science lessons and some will be passed onto a

primary school in the area who would like to build a greenhouse.

Crisp PacketsAny crisp packets can be sent in. Then they will be sent to TerraCycle. This earns us points and raising

money to spend on projects such as the polytunnel.

Oral Care ProductsThese will also be sent to TerraCycle earning points for MBA.

Drinks CansThese will be recycled in school. They will be used in experiments to show pressure. Fizzy drinks cans are ok,

but alcohol cans will not be accepted.

BatteriesThese will be sent to BatteryBack who recycle them.

Biscuits and Snack WrappersThese will be sent to TerraCycle.

NewspaperThese will be used in school either in the Science or Art Department.

Pet Food PackagingThese will be sent to TerraCycle. For every kg we send we will earn points.

Bring Yours In!

Writing InstrumentsWriting Instruments such as pens, highlighters, markers and correction fluid pots.

As part of our Eco-Schools campaign we have chosen to sponsor the Monkey Sanctuary in Looe, where monkeys rescued from situations

of abuse and neglect are helped to recover and are cared for.

Report by: Miss Wheeler

BE CURIOUS

The sanctuary is a registered charity and receives no government funding, so they rely on voluntary support to allow them to continue their work, which is where you come in! We are asking for donations of food and toys which we will deliver to the sanctuary.

You can drop any donations in to Miss Wheeler in the science prep room.

Some of the items needed:

Seasonal fruit and veg

Salad veg (lettuce, peppers etc)

Mixed nuts (UNSALTED)

Avocado

Pears

Apple juice

Pumpkin and sunflower seeds

Grapes

Kong toys

Rope toys 

Tennis balls

Fleece blankets

A full list of acceptable donations can be found here:https://www.wildfutures.org/waystohelp/parcels-for-primates-monkey-wish-list-appeal/

Monkey Business

International Year of the Periodic Table

Phosphorous

Atomic Number 15

Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus. Phosphorus is essential to life. Phosphates are components in DNA. It was isolated in 1669 as white phosphorus which emitted a faint glow. Its name comes from Greek mythology (Φωσφόρος meaning light bearer),  which is also a reference to the planet Venus. The

majority of phosphorus compounds mined are used for fertilisers.

2019 has been designated by UNESCO as the International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT), marking the 150th anniversary of the Mendeleev periodic table, which is an iconic image and a vital tool to all who learn and work in science at

all stages of their learning and careers.

During the course of the year we will be writing about some elements and what we do with them at the Academy and what they are used for in the ‘real world’.

BE CURIOUS

Report by: Miss Wheeler

PPhosphorous

15

Tassomai Top 20

The Tassomai App has been used by our Year 11 students as part of their revision in preparation for their Science GCSEs.

Feedback from previous year groups has been overwhelmingly positive and statistics have shown that if students complete more than 80% of the Tassomai course, then they could achieve one grade above their target! Keep up the good work!

Top 20 for Tassomai this week:

Report by Miss Weightman

Alexander

Scarlett

Rhys

Ellyn

Taya

Lewis

Kyle

Ruby

Abby

Sophie

Rhea

Dulcie

Faye

Harry

Jenna

Demelza

Chole

Arthur

Ffion

Chantelle

The winner of this week’s Amazon voucher draw is Faye. Well done, keep up the good work.

This Week’s Puzzle:

   

Last week’s solution:

CHRONRD (the antecedent letter)

Could you write next week’s puzzle?If you would like to set the numeracy puzzle for

a future week click here. You will win House

Click here to submit your answer

Closing date for Entries: Thursday 12:00

BE A WINNER

Maths Quiz

House Competition

Blue: 258 PointsYellow: 175 PointsRed: 158 Points

Purple: 130 PointsGreen: 119 Points

Orange: 105 Points

Win an Amazon voucher

Each entry (maximum 1 per week) will get your name into the prize draw at the end of the semester - the more times you enter the greater your chance of winning!

POINTS MEAN PRIZES!

This Week’s House Totals

To enter, simply write an original sentence correctly using the word gobsmacked. Send in your sentence using the link below.

Competition

Well done to last week’s competition winner Kyra.

Click here to enter the competition

This week’s word is: gobsmacked

Definition: Utterly astonished, astounded.

Etymology:1800s: from gob + smack, with reference to being shocked by a blow to the mouth, or to clapping a hand to one’s mouth in astonishment.

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SPRINGSEMESTER

MONDAY 29TH APRILAcademy closed to students for staff training

TUESDAY 30TH APRIL GCSE Spanish Speaking Exams @MBA all weekProject Week@MBA

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAYProject Week@MBAU 13/Yr8 Handball Regional Finals@Paignton Sports Academy, all dayYr 8 & 9 Immunisations@MBA managed by the NHS

THURSDAY 2ND MAYProject Week@MBAPenwith Primary Football Festival@MBA 3G 1 - 4:30pm

FRIDAY 3RD MAYSpeech from Matt Griffiths, CEO of Youth Music@The Locker 2pm, invited audienceProject Week@MBAPenwith Surf Competition@Praa Sands beach all day

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