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DIVERSITY WEEK – HUGE SUCCESS!
William Brookes School,
www.williambrookes.com
T: 01952 728900
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EVENTS
Saturday 10 – Sunday
11 February 2018
• WBS Musical
Rehearsals (All Day)
Monday 12 February
2018
• Year 12 Drama
• WBS Musical Matinee
• Year 7 Football (Idsall)
• School Musical –
19.30
Tuesday 13 February
2018
• Year 13 Dance
• Year 7 A & B and 8 &
10 Netball versus
Wrekin (WBS)
• U16 Boys Hockey
(WBS)
• Year 10 Duke of
Edinburgh Training
Sessions (Group 2)
• School Musical –
19.30
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Key stage 3 students welcomed a wide range of visitors to celebrate religious and cultural diversity of our community and the wider society.
The week actually began on Friday 26 January when Year 9 watched the testimony from Janine Webber BEM, who is a Holocaust survivor. As a school we feel it is important to commemorate National Holocaust Memorial day, taking the opportunity to reflect upon the importance of tolerance and understanding, as well as pay our respects to those who suffered discrimination.
Janine was born in Lvov in Poland. After the Nazis invaded, she and her family were forced to leave their home. During a raid, her father was shot and members of her family were taken to extermination camps. Janine was then moved to a ghetto where her mother died of typhus. Later, Janine went into hiding, living in an underground hole until her aunt secured false papers for her. This incredible testimony encapsulated the message of Diversity Week, as a society we must recognise and respect people’s differences.
Year 9 then spent the week in the art department working on an expressive arts project and incorporating what they felt the ‘important message’ was about how we should treat others.
There were workshops from the Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Jewish, Baha’, Salvation Army and Humanist communities that took place at the school. In addition, various charities came in to raise awareness of the economic and social struggles there are within our society. Bridgnorth Youth Workers ran a ‘Reflect Day’ where the Year 7 students hadthe opportunity to think about how to overcome challenges in life, how to deal with problems and think deeper about what makes something valuable. The Bully4Uproduction for Year 8’s, followed up with anti-bullying workshops and tackled the impact and effects of bullying on the individual. They had the opportunity to talk about what bullying is, what forms it can take and how to best challenge this issue. (Continued on Page 2)
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Wednesday 14
February 2018
• U18 Boys Football
versus Thomas Adams
(Thomas Adams TBC)
• U13 County Netball
Tournament (WBS)
• U12 Girls Hockey A &
B versus Shrewsbury
High School (Meole
Brace)
• School Musical –
19.30
Thursday 15 February
2018
• Achievement Awards –
Non-Uniform Day –
Beijing House
• Year 13 Dance
• Lucy Willis – LAMDA
Teaching
• Year 11 Football
(Church Stretton)
• Year 11 Telford Netball
Tournament (Charlton)
• School Musical –
19.30
FENCING NEWS
Moya Ralph Jagger, Year 8 Athens 3, entered into the Midlands Championship for fencing by her coach Ismay Cowans last Sunday (4 February). Moya came THIRD and has therefore qualified for the National Championships!
What's amazing is that this was the first competition Moya has agreed to enter as she didn't think she was good enough! Thank goodness her coach pushed her into it!
Moya trains at the Much Wenlock Fencing Club on Thursday evenings which takes place in our own Sportshall.
Please wish her good luck in the nationals!
DUKE OF EDINBURGH EXPEDITION
A reminder of Duke of Edinburgh Expedition training in the next few weeks:
The next meeting for Group 2 is on Tuesday 13 February 2018.The next meeting for Group 1 is on Tuesday 27 February 2018
Participants who miss training meetings run the risk of not being allowed to take part in the expedition for safety reasons.
Participants need to bring their information booklets to the meetings.
DIVERSITY WEEK - CONTINUED
There will be a showcase evening after half term on all of the activities done during Diversity Week. We would like to invite students, staff and parents to this event, which will give us all the opportunity to recognise and celebrate all the wonderful work completed by our students.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Friends of William Brookes and School fund committee as without their support this magical week would not have been possible.
Please read a student written article on page 4 about their experience with Tammy the Guide Dog and her owner Julie Southgate.
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Friday 16 February 2018
• Year 10 Religious
Studies / History
Curriculum visit to
Munich, Germany until
Monday 19 February
• Year 11 Assembly –
Mock Exams
• Year 11 Theatre Trip –
Doctor Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde
Saturday 17 – Sunday
25 February
• Spring Half Term
JUDO CLUB
Please come in Monday at the times below if you wish to attend:
Key Stage 3 - 15.30 - 16.15 in the GymnasiumKey Stage 4/5 - 16.15 - 17.00 in the Gymnasium
YEAR 11 GCSE TEXTILES
There will be sessions running every Monday after school from 15.30 - 17.00 for any Year 11 textiles students who need any assistance. Please drop by if you have any questions!
DROP IT AND READ
Drop it and Read for Years 7 - 9 will be on Monday 12 February Period 1 & Thursday 15 February Period 3. Remember to bring a book to read during lesson!
STUDENT RECEPTION
The following students are on Student Reception for the week commencing Monday 12 February – Friday 16 February:
Monday – Adam Walker S8 & Magaidh Smith S4Tuesday – Tobia Pygott S3 & Aja Richards S8Wednesday – Luke Oldham S7 & Sophie Marlow S7Thursday – Fletcher Law S2 & Ella Lucas-Garner S3Friday – Zak Kinsey S6 & Katie Jones S6
Maths Joke of the
Week
What do you call a
number that can’t sit
still?
- A roamin’ numeral TABLE TENNIS & BADMINTON
Badminton club from 16.00 - 17.00 will be cancelled on Thursday 15 February as there will be a basketball tournament taking place in the Sportshall all afternoon. However, the 17.00 - 18.00 badminton club will still be on as normal.
Table tennis club will still be on but will take place in London break out space instead from 16.00 to 17.00 on Thursday 15 February.
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TAMMY THE GUIDE DOG
whilst it is at work. Not only can this be off putting for the dog, it can also be scary for the owner and potentially dangerous. Remember to always ask before fussing the dog! If the dog is wearing a white chest plate, it means its fully trained and it shouldn’t be stroked unless the owner has given permission.
Guide Dogs for the Blind are an amazing charity who provide vital support for those in need. Because they are a non-governmentally funded charity, they rely on public donations to allow them to continually and successfully help blind people. You can donate online or through the phone/email. For more information, go to their website at: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
We loved meeting Julie and Tammy!
Article by: Charlotte Harrison B7, Olivia Richie B9 & Libby Firmstone B3.
Julie Southgate explained to us that in 2012 she was registered blind at the age of 50 due to type one diabetes; what our eyes can see at 60 feet is what Julie can see at 6 feet. Julie became extremely isolated and insecure; she lost her confidence…
This all changed when Tammy came along. Tammy the guide dog gave Julie a ‘new lease of confidence’ and allowed her to regain her life. Julie got Tammy through a charity called guide dogs for the blind. This charity is not governmentally funded and each dog costs £55,000. Julie says that Tammy ‘halves her stress level’.
People often misunderstand that guide dogs are working dogs: encouraging them to fuss the dog
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YEAR 8 DANCE
A huge well done to the Year 8 Dance classes on this half term rotation in Performing Arts. This is the first rotation this academic year where ALL students have given a fantastic performance worthy of ‘secure’ or higher.
For their second unit this year the students have all been learning different styles in ‘Dance Through the Decades’ from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. We have discussed how the social and political climate of each decade affected the art form and stylised the Charleston, the Jive, Swing Dance, Disco Fever and many other single ‘Dance Crazes’. A super well done to all of you! Keeeeeeeeeeeep dancing!
SHROPSHIRE SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Saturday we took a small but talented group of runners to the Shropshire Schools Cross Country Championships in Oswestry. In extremely muddy conditions we had some excellent results.Congratulations to Aimee Craven who achieved a great 23rd place and Izzy Price who was awesome and came 1st.
In the Year 7 boys Joe Ritson and Alfie Cox both had great runs to achieve 10th and 14th respectively. In the Year 8 & 9 girls, Phoebe Barker achieved 14th, Hannah Insley 33rd, Eva Diack 34th and Hope Lewis 36th achieved 5th team position.
In the Year 10 & 11 girls, both Manali Ware (10th) and Elle Humphries (12th) had excellent runs. And in the Year 10 & 11 boys, Louix Tziortzis-Foskett achieved a great 7th position. Well done everyone!
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Saturday 10 February: Careers in Law Conference
Everything you need to know about a careers using law including being a Barrister, Solicitor, etc
Thursday 1 March: Aspire Careers Conference
Choosing a career is a process, not an event. This is your chance to talk to a wide range of employers and Universities, about your options at 16 and 18.
Wednesday 25 April: Oxbridge Conference
Thinking of studying at Oxford or Cambridge? Hear from the speakers about what admissions tutors are looking for in an interview and how they assess applications. Find out how you can increase your chances of success and make yourself a better candidate.
Thursday 28 June: Careers in Art Evening
An opportunity to find out more about a wide range of careers using art such as fashion, interior design and product design.
Saturday 30 June: Oxbridge Lecturefest
A selection of lectures by university academics providing thought provoking talks on various academic themes relating to the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science & Technology.
October 2018: 5th Annual Biomedical Conference
Everything you need to know about a wide range of careers in healthcare including Medicine, Dentistry and Ophthalmic.
SHREWSBURY HIGH CAREER DATES
MATHS CHALLENGE THANKS
A big thank you to Mrs Hughes and Miss J Brown for arranging and monitoring last weeks maths challenge. Well done to all those in Year 9 and 10 who completed the maths challenge.
We eagerly await the results. Good luck!
The House of Commons offers work experience to secondary school students as part of their careers education. To apply to the scheme, you must be over 14 years old and up to 18 years old at the time of your placement. We have one-week placements available – these will take place on week commencing 25 June and 02 July respectively. Students should be available across this period as while we try to allocate placements in the preferred week, this is not always possible.
Closing date: Applications will close on 14 February at 23.59 but could close earlier 200 submissions are received. Students are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Please note that they receive a high number of applications and cannot guarantee a place on the scheme.
What placements are available? The House of Commons is made up of multiple Teams all of which offer a certain number of placements. Opportunities will be randomly allocated to the successful students. Further information about each Team can be found at www.parliament.uk
Contact us: If you have any questions about the scheme or application form, please email [email protected]
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There will be a broadcast in the CLT on Monday 12 February from 14.00 - 14.30 regarding careers within
Capgemini - relating to IT services. The broadcast is aimed at Year 9, 10 & 11’s.
Dale Lloyd from Shrewsbury Town Football Club will be coming in to school on Tuesday 13 February to
talk to the Sixth Form students about the sports and PE degree programme they offer at Shrewsbury Town,
at 13.10.
Careers interviews next week with Mrs Lawrence will be on Tuesday 13 February. All interviews will take
place in the room next to BSR.
Period 1 8.50 – 9.50 Harry Archer
Period 2 9.50 – 10.50 Dylan Bythell-Lane
Break 10.50 – 11.10
Period 3 11.10 – 12.10 Cole Gibney
Period 4 12.10 – 13.10 Jess Nock
Lunchtime & Tutor 13.10 – 14.10
Period 5 (for those with Tutor Period at 14.10) 14.10 – 15.00 Miya Sharland
CAREERS GUEST & INTERVIEWS
HOUSE OF COMMONS WORK EXPERIENCE 2018
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Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
01743 342342
www.shrewsbury.ac.uk
THESE MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE PRIOR
TO GOING.
Thursday 22 March 17.00 – 19.00
Thursday 17 May 17.00 – 19.00
Thursday 5 July 17.00 – 19.00
Telford College of Arts and Technology
(Combining with New College)
01952 642200
www.tcat.ac.uk
THESE MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE PRIOR
TO GOING.
Saturday 10 March 10.30 – 12.30
Tuesday 26 June 17.00 – 19.30
Kidderminster College
01562 820811
www.kidderminster.ac.ukThursday 15 February 18.00 – 20.00
Wolverhampton College
01902 836000
www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
Wolverhampton College (Telford Campus)
01952 610101
(Polymer Training and Hairdressing only)
Wednesday 14 March 16.00 – 19.00
Saturday 9 June 10.00 – 14.00
South Staffordshire College (Rodbaston
Campus)
01785 712209
www.southstaffs.ac.uk
Horticulture, Animal Care, Agriculture,
Country side and Game Management, Horse
Management, Veterinary Care, Floristry,
AgriSTEM (land based technology)
Saturday 24 March 10.00 – 13.00
Saturday 9 June 10.00 – 13.00
North Shropshire College
www.nsc.ac.uk
01691 688000
Walford Campus (Near Baschurch,
Shrewsbury)
01939 262100
– Animal care, Agriculture, Engineering,
Equine, Countryside Management, Motor
Vehicle, Sport.
Walford Open Days and General Events.
Sunday 25 March Spring Lambing Day
Sunday 10 June Open Farm Sunday event
Idsall School Post 16 training Centre (Motor
Vehicle and Construction)
01952 468400
www.idsallschool.org
15 March 16.30 – 19.00 (Contact Graham
Northall for further details).
CAREERS – OPEN DAYS
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WEEKLY NUMERACY
Every week there will be a copy of the numeracy newspaper article and answer sheet. Answer sheets are to be returned to Miss Prydden (006) and green dots will be awarded
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