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SHENLEY BROOK END SCHOOL

SCHOOL NEWS

Diary Dates

24 May Year 10 County Cup Football Final

25 May Year 8 Languages Trip

27 May Year 10 Music Trip to the Open University

30 May to 3 June School Closed for half

6 June School Re-opens

6-10 June Year 8 Longrigg Languages Trip

8 June Year 8 Drama Trip

Monday 13 June Year 12 Return from Study Leave

Welcome

It’s lovely to see such success inside this newsletter.

Three of our football teams have reached County finals; the girls U

their final and won 4-0. Well done. Also congratulations to the Year 9 rounders team and Will

Tregurtha who are doing well in their sports.

Our DofE students are doing well, with practice expeditions under their belt. Miss Thompson, the

school’s DofE coordinator and I went to Buckingham Palace this week to join the celebrations of the

60th anniversary of the award. It w

country were given their Gold award, and the school received a plaque in recognition of being a DofE

provider. This was presented by the entrepreneur and renowned fragrant candle purveyor Jo Ma

It’s nice to see so many of our Year 11 students working independently at school during the exam

period and I wish all students taking exams the best of luck.

Mr G Martin

Headteacher

SHENLEY BROOK END SCHOOL

Vol 17 Issue 15 : 19 May 2016

Year 10 County Cup Football Final

Year 8 Languages Trip

Year 10 Music Trip to the Open University

School Closed for half term

opens

Year 8 Longrigg Languages Trip

Year 8 Drama Trip

Year 12 Return from Study Leave

side this newsletter.

Three of our football teams have reached County finals; the girls U-16 team have already played in

0. Well done. Also congratulations to the Year 9 rounders team and Will

well in their sports.



anniversary of the award. It was a delightful occasion and many young people from around the


provider. This was presented by the entrepreneur and renowned fragrant candle purveyor Jo Ma


period and I wish all students taking exams the best of luck.

16 team have already played in

0. Well done. Also congratulations to the Year 9 rounders team and Will



as a delightful occasion and many young people from around the


provider. This was presented by the entrepreneur and renowned fragrant candle purveyor Jo Malone.


Important Notice to Year 11 Students

The cut off to reserve your Prom Ticket is

students with any problems please speak to me.

Final Assembly/Resource Return/Prom Ticket Collection

Friday 1 July: STUDENTS MUST BE IN

Venue and Instructions for the

tickets.

ASSEMBLY -

form entrance

Cashless Catering - students may

restaurant and purchase food as normal.

the account has been used by the end of the exam period

I would like to wish all

Mrs Nottingham

Hear of Year 11

Our Young Tennis Star - Aidan Varela

Congratulations to Aidan who has been invited to represent

Channel Islands, Jersey, in the sports islands

of 23 May. Aiden will be travelling

selected athletes to this event which

This is a great opportunity for Aidan to experience an

contribute towards his sports development

We wish him luck and look forward to the follow

Mrs Nottingham

Important Notice to Year 11 Students

ut off to reserve your Prom Ticket is Monday 6 June -

students with any problems please speak to me.

Final Assembly/Resource Return/Prom Ticket Collection

DENTS MUST BE IN FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM.

Venue and Instructions for the Prom will be provided when students collect their

- Students to arrive at the start of break

form entrance and take their seats in the Theatre.

may continue to use the upper area of the

and purchase food as normal. Please make sure that all money on

the account has been used by the end of the exam period.

I would like to wish all Year 11 students t

luck for the future.

Aidan Varela-Castillo 10 HBE

has been invited to represent one of the

in the sports islands’ games taking place in Mallorca

will be travelling with his Jersey tennis coach and a group of

which is sponsored by the top Spanish tennis players

great opportunity for Aidan to experience an Olympic atmosphere which will

towards his sports development.

forward to the follow-up of this important event.

be provided when students collect their

break enter via sixth

and take their seats in the Theatre.

area of the

Please make sure that all money on

students the very best of

games taking place in Mallorca during the week

group of

is sponsored by the top Spanish tennis players.

Olympic atmosphere which will

event.

Food-Related Craft Event in the Library

Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual

library, we recognised this initiative in a food

bookmarks, featuring healthy eating suggestions and quotations, connecting the relaxing and

Other students made paper craft fruit

and vegetables, lollipop pencil toppers

and origami cupcakes, supporting the old adage that ‘a little of

what you fancy does you good’.

There was also a selection of word searches and colouring relating

to super

the occasional sweet treats which enhance your mood. Colouring,

itself, has recently been recognised as a stress

can incorporate this into revision mind

“Knowledge is the Food of the Soul” (Plato)

“Eating and Reading are two pleasures that combine admirably” (C.S. Lewis)

“Reading is Food for the Brain” (Maribel C. Pagan)

Related Craft Event in the Library

Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual celebration of school health and wellness.

library, we recognised this initiative in a food-related craft event, with students making


educational value of reading, with the need to eat

sensibly.

“To read without reflecting is like eating without

digesting” (Edmund Burke)

Other students made paper craft fruit

and vegetables, lollipop pencil toppers


what you fancy does you good’.

here was also a selection of word searches and colouring relating

to super-foods which are known to boost your brain power and to


itself, has recently been recognised as a stress

can incorporate this into revision mind-maps and homework.

“Knowledge is the Food of the Soul” (Plato)

“Eating and Reading are two pleasures that combine admirably” (C.S. Lewis)

“Reading is Food for the Brain” (Maribel C. Pagan)

school health and wellness. In the

related craft event, with students making


educational value of reading, with the need to eat


here was also a selection of word searches and colouring relating

foods which are known to boost your brain power and to


itself, has recently been recognised as a stress-buster and you

maps and homework.

That Entrepreneurial Spirit in the local area!

First thing Wednesday morning on 11 May 2016, Mr Alan Bullen of Lynx Networks came into

school to meet a group of our Year 9 V-Cert in Business students. They were well prepared

with a list of interesting and insightful questions, grilling him about his business, how he

started and how he would like to develop it further in the future.

Alan spoke with passion about his own entrepreneurial skills and highlighted confidence, risk

evaluation and his ability to learn about the ever-developing applications of technology

relating to IT networks and associated products. He emphasised the importance of customer

satisfaction for the success of his business and the value of teamwork in getting the most

out of the people he employs.

Alan’s first entrepreneurial venture, at the age of 18, was a mobile disco which gave him

some useful business experience. After 12 years learning his technical and management skills

working in the IT industry, he felt it was time to take a calculated risk and set up his own

business - Lynx Networks. This involved borrowing £10,000 from the bank and using his

family home as security. He set up initially as a Sole Trader, progressed into a Partnership

and then as he became increasingly successful (and his turnover grew) he opted to register

as limited company. He still has a target to exploit new markets and increase his turnover

before he takes a back seat and lets someone else run the company.

As a Managing Director and part-owner of the company, Alan has a certain amount of

flexibility and independence in his main job, so he is also a great supporter of local charitable

organisations and champions a range of business and entrepreneurial activities to enthuse

the next generation of young businessmen and businesswomen.

Many thanks to Alan for sparing the time to come into school and share his valuable life

experiences.

If there is anyone else out there who would like to come in to talk about their job, please get

in contact with the Director of Business, Enterprise and Work Related Learning,

[email protected] or phone 01908 520264 Ext 267.

Sixth Form Debating Club

Last week’s debate dealt with achievements, influence and creativity within the music

industry, with the motion; ‘This House Believes 50 Cent

is a better artist than Beyoncé’.

Ajay Sisodiya, a self-professed fan of 50 Cent, the man

and the music, proposed the motion. He began his

speech with the rags to riches story, telling how 50 Cent

turned his life around, despite a disadvantaged and

criminal childhood, involving murder, drugs and being

shot.

His experiences were transformed through his music, showing both creativity and ambition,

winning him awards and influence, which he used to found various charities for disadvantaged

young people in America. Ajay argued that 50 Cent has not lost sight of his roots and makes

his music accessible to all, working tirelessly as a producer, singer/songwriter, performer

and actor.

Karen Dadey championed Beyoncé, suggesting that as an artist she has mass appeal

ages, all cultures and across a variety of musical tastes. This is reflected in the sales of her

music. She collaborates with others, but also writes her own m

routines and has won many more awards than 50 Cent, recognised by the public and by the

industry, as a legend and superstar.

popularity as a platform for political issues,

others. Her lyrics also reflect her strongly held beliefs.

Once again, the audience returned a split decision, both speakers receiving 24 votes, with

only 8 abstentions. The committee came down in favour o

2 to 1.

Farewell to Year 11 Library Assistants

On Friday, we held a farewell gathering in

the library for our Year 11 library

assistants, Lauren Coates and Callum

McGregor. Lauren has been a library

assistant for over four and a half years,

since she joined the school in Year 7, and

whilst Callum had a short break to focus on

other commitments, he has served for

almost as long.

We rely on our band of student library assistants to ensure the smooth running of the

library at break and lunch times, and the students themselves learn valuable transferable

skills, staffing the library desk, using the database and gaining confidence in offering advice

on research and reading materials. We would like to take this opportunity to

and Callum for their continued hard work and commitment to the library, and to wish them

well in their future endeavours.

Good luck to all of our students in their forthcoming examinations.

Don’t forget we have a large selection of

your studies.


fluence, which he used to found various charities for disadvantaged

Ajay argued that 50 Cent has not lost sight of his roots and makes


pioned Beyoncé, suggesting that as an artist she has mass appeal


music. She collaborates with others, but also writes her own music, performs complex dance


industry, as a legend and superstar. As well as influencing fashion and music, she uses her

popularity as a platform for political issues, supporting black and feminist causes, amongst

Her lyrics also reflect her strongly held beliefs.


only 8 abstentions. The committee came down in favour of Karen, overturning the motion by

Farewell to Year 11 Library Assistants

On Friday, we held a farewell gathering in

the library for our Year 11 library

Callum

Lauren has been a library

our and a half years,

since she joined the school in Year 7, and

whilst Callum had a short break to focus on

other commitments, he has served for


y at break and lunch times, and the students themselves learn valuable transferable

the library desk, using the database and gaining confidence in offering advice

on research and reading materials. We would like to take this opportunity to


Good luck to all of our students in their forthcoming examinations.

Don’t forget we have a large selection of revision books and resources which will support


fluence, which he used to found various charities for disadvantaged

Ajay argued that 50 Cent has not lost sight of his roots and makes


pioned Beyoncé, suggesting that as an artist she has mass appeal to all


usic, performs complex dance


As well as influencing fashion and music, she uses her

supporting black and feminist causes, amongst


f Karen, overturning the motion by


y at break and lunch times, and the students themselves learn valuable transferable

the library desk, using the database and gaining confidence in offering advice

on research and reading materials. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Lauren


revision books and resources which will support

SPORTS NEWS

Shenley Brook End School’s U16 Girls Football Team Wins the County Cup

James Holmes 8SKS has been selected to be involved in the upcoming U14 Wales national

football squad, and is in the squad for a fixture on 30 May 2016.

Congratulations on your selection and good luck James!”

More Sporting Achievements

Congratulations to Will Tregurtha

Championship races on the weekend of 7/8th May.

Will had another fantastic weekend and was

intelligent racing and for his professionalism when interviewed by ITV4.

had two brilliant battles for the lead and came away with two second place

trophies.

This is an amazing achievement, particularly as Will who

is having to balance a very busy racing schedule with studying for his

forthcoming GCSE examinations, showing

and determination.

Well done


HUGE congratulations to the Girls

Football Team who beat Walton High

4-0 to win the County Cup.

Hannah Gawkowska, Grace Miller

and Ashleigh Lingard

scorers.

This is the first of three County

Finals we have this year

report on as and when they happen.

The PE Team

has been selected to be involved in the upcoming U14 Wales national

football squad, and is in the squad for a fixture on 30 May 2016.

Congratulations on your selection and good luck James!”

Tregurtha who competed in two Ginetta Junior

Championship races on the weekend of 7/8th May.

her fantastic weekend and was praised for his mature, clean and

intelligent racing and for his professionalism when interviewed by ITV4.

brilliant battles for the lead and came away with two second place

This is an amazing achievement, particularly as Will who as a Year 11 student

is having to balance a very busy racing schedule with studying for his

ons, showing a true testament to both hard work


congratulations to the Girls

all Team who beat Walton High

0 to win the County Cup.

Gawkowska, Grace Miller

Ashleigh Lingard were the

This is the first of three County

Finals we have this year which we will

report on as and when they happen.

has been selected to be involved in the upcoming U14 Wales national

who competed in two Ginetta Junior

e, clean and

intelligent racing and for his professionalism when interviewed by ITV4. He

brilliant battles for the lead and came away with two second place

student

true testament to both hard work

Rounders!

Big congratulations to the Year 9 rounders team who performed triumphantly in the Milton

Keynes Schools tournament. They had convincingly won all of their games in their pool and

one team the girls played against didn't even get the opportunity to take all their bats, as

the entire team were OUT!

They played against Radcliffe in the Final and although some excellent rounders was played,

the game ended in a tie with five and a half rounders each, meaning the game would be

decided on “outs”. Radcliffe had the upper hand by one

Shenley came second overall. Despite this the girls were of high spirits and deserved their

place in the final. Some great potential shown in both batting and fielding, I am sure they will

go on to win it next year. Well done girl

Miss Arkison and Mrs Knapper

Photography Club

At photography club we have been very busy. We

recently went on a trip to Howe Park Wood which

everyone really enjoyed, practising a range of new

skills. Due to our current Year 13 leaders leaving,

we have four enthusiastic Year 9 students taking

up the role: Evie Baines, Jessica Rance, Louise

Campbell and Vanessa Cerrato.

If you are interested in joining the photography

club or want to become part of the leadership

team, come along Friday after school in Ma

All years welcome!

Thank you for your support : The Photography Club Team

ear 9 rounders team who performed triumphantly in the Milton




five and a half rounders each, meaning the game would be

Radcliffe had the upper hand by one “out” in their favour, meaning

Despite this the girls were of high spirits and deserved their


go on to win it next year. Well done girls!

At photography club we have been very busy. We

recently went on a trip to Howe Park Wood which

everyone really enjoyed, practising a range of new

skills. Due to our current Year 13 leaders leaving,

we have four enthusiastic Year 9 students taking

Evie Baines, Jessica Rance, Louise

n joining the photography

club or want to become part of the leadership

school in Maths 9.

The Photography Club Team

ear 9 rounders team who performed triumphantly in the Milton




five and a half rounders each, meaning the game would be

in their favour, meaning

Despite this the girls were of high spirits and deserved their


ICT News

Year 7:

Year 7 students are working through the ‘Combination’ unit. This unit consists of

Spreadsheet skills and PowerPoint skills in order to complete a project. Students will be

learning how to use the software and then combining work from a Spreadsheet into a

PowerPoint presentation.

A home learning assignment has been set for students on Moodle to complete which will be

due in before half term. If students have issues at home with Moodle and the home learning

assignment tasks they should take a screenshot of the problem to enable us to rectify it,

preferably well in advance of the deadline. Alternatively Miss Cotgrove runs a support

session in ICT3 on Monday lunchtimes in order to answer questions and to allow students to

work on this assignment. In addition Student Services run support sessions in ICT4 on a

Tuesday and a Thursday if students are unable to access this at home. Students should also

see their class teacher about any difficulties they may have with the home learning

assignments.

Year 8:

Year 8 students are working through the ‘Networking and Website’ unit of work. This

involves learning about computer networking as well as how to construct a website using

WebPlus. This unit will involve planning, designing and making graphics ready to feature on a

website for an end user.

A home learning assignment will be set for students on Moodle to complete. If students have

issues at home with Moodle and the home learning assignment tasks they should take a

screenshot of the problem to enable us to rectify it, preferably well in advance of the

deadline. Alternatively Miss Cotgrove runs a support session in ICT3 on Monday lunchtimes in

order to answer questions and to allow students to work on this assignment. In addition

Student Services run support sessions in ICT4 on a Tuesday and a Thursday if students are

unable to access this at home. Students should also see their class teacher about any

difficulties they may have with the home learning assignments.

Year 9 ECDL

Students are working through the Excel unit for the ECDL qualification. This involves looking

at how to navigate spreadsheets and include formulas to calculate values.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Miss Cotgrove or

your child’s class teacher.

Year 10 iMedia

Students have been gaining practice in their lessons ready for the next task in their

coursework which will be to design a graphic for an end user. This will include the use of

asset tables and identifying audience needs. Deadlines for this unit are shown in the table.

It is important that students stick to these deadlines due to tight turn round of marking,

extensions will only be given in exceptional circumstances.

Deadline dates are released early so that if a student is away on a trip they need to wor

around this to ensure their deadline is still met. Requests for extensions should be discussed

well before the deadline, please contact me

Submissions will take place via a Moodle assignment hand in point.

Deadlines

Successes for the Year 11 BTEC in Business Students

Placements

Many congratulations to our Year 11 Students who have attended their

Extended Work Placements for the past two years

a high level of commitment and proved that they have developed a wide range

of Employability Skills, so that they are ready to take

We have received some great feedback from the employ

commitment to their placements. One employer

we can do after they have spent so much time supporting children and teachers in our school.

We have been happy to have them both."

"Y has shown a mature and responsible attitude to all of the tasks she has been asked to

undertake...Y has been reliable and con

mannered."

"Z is always well presented and is polite and respectful....we have

mature and positive attitude and his willingness to follow direction and instruction."

Pet Store "X was a good worker; he communicated

Smiths "A is enthusiastic for every task he is given; he is a

the instructions given to him - and as a result, he has a high standard of completing his work.

He has been a pleasure to work with!"

Chemist "B showed brilliant team working and excellent Customer Service Skills. She h

brilliant attitude toward the work and

during our busy time over Christmas.

Pizza Hut “C was confident in her work skills and was able to

pressure. She picked up company procedures really quickly. She provided excellent Customer

Service, as she was always polite and welcoming.

we knew things would get done to a high standard. She was a pleasure to have in our team!"

Deadline dates are released early so that if a student is away on a trip they need to wor


deadline, please contact me or your child’s class teacher to discuss.

Submissions will take place via a Moodle assignment hand in point.

TASK DATE

Task 3 Friday 27 May

Task 4 Friday 17 June

Successes for the Year 11 BTEC in Business Students - Extended

our Year 11 Students who have attended their

Extended Work Placements for the past two years of their course. They have shown

level of commitment and proved that they have developed a wide range

Employability Skills, so that they are ready to take their next step in the World of Work.

We have received some great feedback from the employers about their achievements and

commitment to their placements. One employer from a Primary School


We have been happy to have them both."

has shown a mature and responsible attitude to all of the tasks she has been asked to

undertake...Y has been reliable and conscientious...she is friendly, respectful and well

"Z is always well presented and is polite and respectful....we have been impressed with his


"X was a good worker; he communicated and worked well with the customers"

is enthusiastic for every task he is given; he is an attentive listener and follows all

and as a result, he has a high standard of completing his work.

He has been a pleasure to work with!"

showed brilliant team working and excellent Customer Service Skills. She h

brilliant attitude toward the work and used her initiative quite a lot – and

Christmas.

was confident in her work skills and was able to perform really well under

ny procedures really quickly. She provided excellent Customer

Service, as she was always polite and welcoming. It was a great help having her on shift, as


Deadline dates are released early so that if a student is away on a trip they need to work


or your child’s class teacher to discuss.

Extended

our Year 11 Students who have attended their

of their course. They have shown

level of commitment and proved that they have developed a wide range

their next step in the World of Work.

ers about their achievements and

Primary School said "It's the least


has shown a mature and responsible attitude to all of the tasks she has been asked to

respectful and well

been impressed with his


and worked well with the customers"

n attentive listener and follows all

and as a result, he has a high standard of completing his work.

showed brilliant team working and excellent Customer Service Skills. She had a

and so we employed her

perform really well under

ny procedures really quickly. She provided excellent Customer

It was a great help having her on shift, as


Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Over the last month we have had more successes with our DofE Students taking part in their

practice expeditions for both Bronze and Silver Awards. Miss Thompson and Mr Martin

recently attended at Buckingham Palace to celebrate 60 years of DofE. While there it was

announced that Prince Phillip is gradually retiring from DofE now and the Earl of Wessex,

Prince Edward, is going to lead it. The award will continue to be known as the Duke of

Edinburgh Award.

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