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New Build update6th form in New YorkSkiing in the French AlpsImportant dates

NewsCampsmount

‘A  good  school  with  outstanding  care,  guidance  and  support’ OFSTED Dec 2010

‘ The Wire’ (Reminders,  information  and  important  dates)

NEW  BUILD.    The  new  build  work  has  started!    Wates  Construc6on  began  to  set  up  their  site  on  Tuesday  15  February  2011  so  that  work  can  begin  on  the  new  building   as  soon  as  possible.     The  first  phase  of  work,   star6ng  with   the  iconic  entrance,   should   be   completed   in   the  Summer   Term.     Make   sure   you   keep  checking   the   website   for   more  informa6on,  pictures  and  opportuni6es  that  this  exci6ng  project  will  offer  to  our  y o u n g   p e o p l e   a n d   t h e   w i d e r  community.   (A  3D  ‘fly-­‐through’  video  is  available  on  www.campsmount.com)

NON-­‐UNIFORM   DAY   –   THURSDAY   17  FEBRUARY   2011.     In   support   of  World  

Orphan  Week  (a  contribu6on  of  50p.   is  requested  for  this  very  worthy  cause.)    As  part  of  this  ini6a6ve  Mr  Mankin  and  our   students  will  also  be  working  with  two  other  schools  in  the  North  of  England  on  a  project  being  led  by  The  Co-­‐opera6ve  College,  one  of  our  Trust  Partners.  

TRAINING  DAY,   FRIDAY   18   FEBRUARY   2011.     School  will  close  for   students  at   3.00   p.m.   on  Thursday   17  February  and  open  again  on  Monday  28  February.

UNIFORM.     Can  I  please  ask  that  students  are  sent  to  school  in  the  correct  uniform.    We  are  ge[ng  the  occasional  case  of   students   arriving  out   of   uniform   (for   example   trainers,   inappropriate   sweatshirts  and  boots  etc)  and  would  like  to  stop  this  straight  away.    Therefore,  if  students  come  to  school  ‘out  of  uniform’  they   will  be  sent   home  immediately   to  get   changed.     School  uniform   is;   school  sweatshirt,   white  shirt   or  blouse,  school  6e,  plain  black  trousers  or  knee  length  skirt  and  dark,  sensible  shoes.  Mr  Sprakes

‘ The Buzz’ (Recent  news,  events  and  achievements)

Y11  &  6th  form  trip  to  New  York  

Nobody  is  quite  sure  where  the  name  ‘The  Big  Apple’  came  from  but  some  year  11  and  13  students  took  a  giant  bite  of  New  York  City  last  week  when  they  went  on  a  business  studies  trip.

Balancing  visits  to  see  billions  of  dollars  worth  of  gold  at  the  Federal  Reserve  Bank,  seeing  The  Empire  State  Building  and  The  Statue  of  Liberty  were  only  part  of  the  experience.  Whatever  they  were  doing,  they  did  it  like  

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Ski  trip  to  the  French  Alps

3:00  am  Saturday  28  January  saw  the  college  ski  team  depart  from  a  cold,  damp  Campsmount  to  abend  their  annual  week  long  training  camp,  led  by  the  frankly  over-­‐excited  Mr  Mckie  and  rather  giddy  Miss  Levy.    The  team,  ranging  in  age  from  year  8  to  year  13,  sebled  into  their  execu6ve  seats  on  the  coach  to  begin  what  is  now  for  some  an  annual  migra6on  to  fulfil  their  need  for  a  snow  fix,  whilst  for  others  it  was  a  totally  new  experience,  having  never  skied,  flown  or  been  on  a  trip  without  their  parents.    This  year  the  des6na6on  was  

Le  Corbier  in  the  French  Alps.    This  was  a  keenly  an6cipated  des6na6on  as  the  team  had  not  skied  together  in  France  before  and  Miss  Levy  was  keen  to  prac6ce  her  French  skills.    

The  skiing  was  simply  brilliant.    Although  there  was  some  grass  poking  through  the  snow  on  the  mountains  the  snow  machines  did  a  great  job  of  ensuring  the  pistes  were  ideal  for  safe,  fun  skiing  every  day.    On  Tuesday  all  of  the  team  were  skiing  from  the  top  of  the  mountains  providing  breathtaking  views  with  clear  blue  skies  every  day.    The  resort  provided  a  fantas6c  range  of  pistes  to  allow  all  abili6es  to  progress  

really  quickly.    The  ski  school  was  fantas6c  with  very  friendly  and  helpful  instructors.    Although  the  lack  of  fresh  snow  meant  that  off-­‐piste  skiing  was  rare,  the  jump  park  provided  plenty  of  challenge  for  all  of  the  team  (check  out  the  college  website  for  video  

New  Yorkers  and  with  strudels  of  enjoyment.  Here’s  what  some  of  them  said:

‘New  York  –  the  concrete  jungle  –  where  dreams  are  made.  It  seemed  like  there  was  nothing  we  couldn’t  do.  You  hear  about  the  typical  life  of  New  Yorkers,  going  on  the  ‘sub’,  seeing  steam  rising  from  sidewalks  and  hailing  a  yellow  cab.  Well,  we  had  all  of  that  and  more.’

‘You  can’t  appreciate  how  amazing  the  city  is  un6l  you  are  experiencing  it.  Each  person  had  their  own  ‘favourite  part’  of  the  trip;  from  ska6ng  in  Central  Park  to  shopping  on  5th  Avenue.  But  each  experience  was  easily  the  most  memorable  thing  of  our  lives.  We  met  some  amazing  people  and  experienced  wonderful  things  and  had  some  great  laughs.

It’s  so  difficult  to  put  into  words  how  much  of  an  amazing  experience  it  was  for  all  of  us.  We  want  to  go  back  and  do  it  all  again.’

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DATES  FOR  YOUR  DIARY

Wednesday  9  March  2011     Year  10  Parents’  Evening  (4.00  p.m.  6ll  6.00  p.m.)Thursday  24  March  2011     Year  12/13  Parents’  EveningFriday  25  March  2011       Year  9  History  Trip  to  Holocaust  CentreWednesday  30  March  2011   Partnership  Group  New  Build  Mee6ng  at  5.30  p.m.   in  the  mee6ng  room.    

Trust  members  welcome  to  abendFriday  8  April  2011       School  closes  for  EasterTuesday  26  April  2011       School  re-­‐opensThursday  28  April  2011     School  closes  for  the  extended  Bank  HolidayTuesday  3  May  2011       School  re-­‐opens

(What  to  look  out  for  in  the  future)‘ The Spotlight’ CAMPSMOUNT  ON   TOUR   –   Our   Netball  trip  to  Dubai  departs  on  Thursday   7   April  2011,   followed  by   the  Football  trip  to  Spain  on  Saturday  9  April  2011.  Good  luck  and  enjoy  to  both  par6es.

evidence  of  Mr  Mckie  ge[ng  it  all  wrong.)  As  the  week  progressed  the  speeds  increased,  beginners  were  prac6sing  parallel  techniques  and  the  advanced  skiers  were  honing  their  high  speed  carving  turns.  

Planning  for  next  year’s  training  camp  has  already  begun,  places  will  be  limited  to  a  maximum  of  24,  so  make  sure  you  have  the  informa6on  you  need  if  you  are  interested.    All  students  are  welcome  to  join  the  team,  as  are  all  ski  abili6es.    For  more  informa6on  and  video  tasters  check  out  the  college  website  amer  half  term.

World  Orphan  Week

This  week   is  World   Orphan  Week   and,   to  raise   awareness  of   this,   Campsmount   will  be  having   a  non-­‐uniform  day   on  Thursday.  Students  will  be  asked  to  give  a  minimum  dona6on  of  50p.

The  money   raised  will  be  used  to  help  out  with   two   projects   that   are   already  underway   as   we   strive   as   a   school   to  develop  our  links  with  Interna6onal  Schools  and  help  make  students  aware  of  some  of  the   issues   faced   by   less  fortunate   young   people  within  our   global ,   mul6-­‐cultural  community.

Since  2007   we   have  sponsored   an   orphan  school   and   village   in   Malawi   through   the  charity  SOS  Children.  Soon  the  school’s  newsleber  will  be  available  to  view  on  the  school  website.  Some  of  the  money  raised  will  go  towards  this  annual  sponsorship  payment.

Since  September  2010,  the  school  is  now  involved  with  a  project  led  by  Year  8,  which  centres  on  helping  to  support  three  schools  in  South  Africa,  together  with  help  from  two  other  schools  within  Yorkshire  who  have  recently  visited  Campsmount  (see  photo).  Some  of  the  money  will  go  towards  this  project.  Watch  this  space  for  more  details  amer  half-­‐term,  as  we  look  to  officially  launch  this  exci6ng  project  within  the  community!

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