Spring 2011 Newsletter - Maidenhill School

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8 MAIDENHILL NEWS: SPRING 2011 Science is fun Matthew Hawkins with his Science teacher, Miss Silverthorne Out of all the lessons that we have in school, my favourite is Science. This is because you can do entertaining experiments and learn new things every lesson while having fun. I like Science because you get to do mind-boggling experiments like burning food to see different flame effects. I have learned how to do the squeaky pop test with magnesium, a boiling tube and a big beaker. We also draw tables and graphs to show the materials that you have used in the experiments and the results you have found. It teaches you to be organised and to do neat work. Science is my most relaxing lesson. I enjoy working with my friends during the lessons. It helps you work as a team. You have so much fun, it doesn’t feel like work. You are not just sitting at a desk listening to the teacher or reading. There is a Science Club after school open to all years. It’s well worth a visit. By Matthew Hawkins 8KBU Science in the workplace For our GCSE Science Unit 1 portfolio called Science in the Workplace, we visited Bristol Zoo for the day in January. We were involved in a variety of different activities to find out the information we needed for our coursework. We found out about the jobs of the people who work at Bristol Zoo such as in the Animal Department. This department works closely with the animals themselves. They have to carry out daily health checks on their specific animals and make sure they update the medical and health records in order to keep a check on all of them. They also have to fill in and record a stud book for every animal to make sure that there is no chance of breeding related animals. In addition, we found out what types of qualifications were needed to be in each department so that we could add this into our portfolio. When we were at Bristol Zoo we also had to find out about the health and safety procedures that were in place, so we could gain in-depth knowledge of heath and safety in the workplace. The marks for this portfolio will be added to the marks from the final exam in order to work out our final grades. By Rebecca Beard 11RPE
Year 7 students enjoyed the “Moving On Up” presentation This year the Aimhigher groups have taken part in a number of exciting opportunities. A study skills day for Year 11, at the Oxstalls Campus of the University of Gloucestershire, was well received. The morning focused on ways of improving revision and note taking techniques whilst the afternoon involved campus tours and quizzes about life as a student. Students were impressed by the lecture hall as well as other facilities like the Sports areas. Sports students from Maidenhill have also visited these facilities for fitness testing. Year 11 have also had the opportunity to apply for Unitasters – summer schools at Universities in the South West that last for a week and provide an all expenses paid ‘taste’ of university life. Year 10 have taken the opportunity to attend a healthcare careers day and will have an opportunity to apply for a summer school at the University of Gloucestershire. Year 9 have taken part in the Roadshow – which is a fast moving morning of interactive sessions at the University of Gloucestershire. Year 7 have had a theatre experience “Moving on Up”, with workshops to follow. Student Tutors from the University have worked with the PE and English departments. Aimhigher MAIDENHILL NEWS: SPRING 2011 Mentoring Aimhigher Mentoring has been successful at Maidenhill for a number of selected Year 11 students, as it enables them to be mentored by undergraduates from Gloucestershire University based at the Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester. Our students have already visited the campus on numerous occasions and have an idea of budgeting and what life is like should they choose to go to university themselves in the future. It provides an opportunity to discuss their GCSE and BTEC studies with mentors closer to their own age and to plan their applications for college or an apprenticeship, to think about finding a job or taking on the Summer Challenge Unitaster opportunities. The mentors have been great and reported on the students’ progress. Students have found the sessions beneficial, have gained confidence in holding conversations and are able to plan ahead for their future using the knowledge gained. Danielle Eathorne - Mentor Through university I discovered the opportunity of working with young people in the local area and schools. Our aim is to raise aspirations and to generally lend a helping hand to those who might benefit from it. I couldn't have asked for a better school to attend than Maidenhill. Everyone has been very welcoming and helpful and I get on with all my mentees. They all work very hard and I hope that they are benefiting from our time together as much as I am. I enjoy working here and I wish my students all the best for the future Elliott Palmer - Year 11 Student I have enjoyed my time with Danielle, she has helped me with all the things I have been struggling with and she has shown me the benefits of going to university. 9
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