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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Through differentiated tasks, all learners will produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. At KS3 learners are introduced a broad range of disciplines, both 2D and 3D. The fundamental skills of drawing are taught, as this form the basis of all projects. An understanding of the visual elements are embedded. Projects are linked to artists and art movements to give a contextual underpinning. From Year 7 pupils have the opportunity to work with acrylic paints, clay, printing inks, collage materials, Photoshop and other media.

ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Art

Feedback is given constantly throughout lessons, and learners receive assessment sheets at the end of each project so they know where they are on the art curriculum. Recall tests are also set to embed knowledge throughout subjects. Homework is set throughout KS3 and is often be based around gathering artist research and resources to prepare them for classwork activities. Practical tasks are also set. It is useful if learners have basic resources available at home such as a pencils, pens, rubber, sharpener and a beginners set of acrylic paints.

We offer extracurricular activities every day in art! Our doors are always open for anyone to come and be creative, and specific clubs are run by 6th formers and our amazing technician!

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

Observation Drawing and Clay Monsters

Painting and Colour Theory Michael Craig Martin Painted Response

All members of the art department are very easy to track down! Come to the art department and we can help with any questions learners may have. We can also be contacted directly via email or through Google Classroom, where lots of our resources are saved.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mr Claude Art Teacher

Mr Kilburn Art Teacher

Ms English Art Technician

Mr Withyman Head of Art

Head of Department: Mr Withyman Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT In computing pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves with the digital tools now readily available.



Computing

Assessments vary depending on the module being studied and include; online tests, creating a product, practical programming and paper exams. Homework is occasionally set in order to help students prepare for a class activity or revising for an assessment.

Programming club is run every Tuesday and Thursday Lunchtime in MB2. Our students are also made aware of various national competitions related to the subject.


Emails and Networks

Binary

Programming in Python

DVD Covers

Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets continued

Programming in Scratch

Lesson content, homework and various other resources will be available on Google Classroom. Each individual class will have a room students can access to download files or find out about lessons they have missed. You should then speak to your class teacher if you have any further questions about classwork or homework.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mr Sheehan Head of Computing

[email protected]

Mrs Foreman Computing Teacher

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Head of Department: Mr Sheehan Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Design & Technology is rated as one of the most fun subjects studied by our students and includes a mix of both written and practical work. It involves using your creativity and imagination, to design and make a range of different products. Products which solve real and relevant problems within a variety of situations, considering the needs, wants and values of yourself and others. You will draw upon your knowledge from other subjects such as; maths, computing, science, geography and art etc. whilst also learning how to take risks in making useful and innovative products. You will look at the work of past and present designers and products to understand how they have had an impact on our daily lives and the world around us. The practical skills you develop will help you throughout life making you independent and giving you the ability to overcome problems as they arise.



Design and Technology

You will be assessed at various stages throughout each project, which will cover; classwork, homework and practical work. These will be tasks which you do together in lessons as well as those explained to you as homework tasks. At the end of each project your final practical work will also be assessed before you take it home.

Some homework tasks are completed each week within the project booklets, whilst others will involve you revising topics which you will have covered in the lesson.

D&T club runs after school, once a fortnight, in the D&T block.

If you need help then you should politely contact your D&T teacher either by email or in person. The D&T staff

prefer to see you in person so that we can talk through the problem or query, explaining it clearly to you. They can

also double-check that you fully understand and that the problem has been resolved.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Miss Brennan Head of Design and Technology

Mr Teece Design and Technology Teacher

Mr Stacey Design and Technology Technician

Head of Department: Miss Brennan Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Our mission in drama is to expose students to all aspects of the world of theatre, including performing and design. We explore style and genre whilst developing students’ understanding and application of technical skill from Year 7 through to Year 13. Drama develops transferable skills such as communication, confidence and teamwork which are central to everyday life.



Drama

Students will be assessed on 4 areas of theatre: rehearsal, performing, evaluating and design. Homework tasks are a combination of learning lines for a performance assessment or sourcing/making a key prop or costume for their assessment. For the Greek theatre topic students will make their own mask to wear in their performance assessment. Homework will always be set on Google Classroom where students can access resources to help them continue their learning at home.

We currently have a lunchtime drama club for all key stage 3 students which is run by our drama captains and mentors. This is where students can explore drama through games, activities and small scale performances. Year 7 are also encouraged to participate in the whole school production which happens once a year, alternating each year from musical to play. There is also a dance club for key stage 3 students that takes place in a drama studio every Friday lunchtime. This is run by older students who teach them dance routines ranging in styles from contemporary to musical theatre.


Greek theatre

Basic drama techniques

Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations

Rehearsal techniques

Analysing live theatre

Creation of children’s theatre

Support and extra guidance can be found either in the Drama studios at lunchtime where students are able to come and do extra rehearsals in preparation for their assessments, plus resources and support are available on Google Classroom.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Head of Department: Mr Crouch Email address: [email protected]

Mr Jones Teacher of Drama

Miss Smith Teacher of English and Drama

Mrs White Teacher of Music and Drama

Mr Crouch Head of Drama

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT English students engage with people and the world around them. Students need to have an enquiring mind and be curious about how writers work and the effect their writing has on others. They must be willing to make connections across texts, within texts and with the world around them; ultimately exploring their own interpretation of a text and the effect it has on them. In turn, they will develop their ability to coherently explain how writers work, whilst using a range of evidence to explore language, form and structure. They will also enjoy creating texts which show them as writers in action.


English

Students will be assessed through a range of essay-based questions exploring how writers create texts and how characters are portrayed. Assessments will test a range of different skills, both analytical and applied, and students will use a range of rhetorical devices in their own writing. English teachers will set homework when required by the scheme of work, with homework preparing students for the assessment task.


Myths and Fairytales Short Stories (Roald Dahl, Edgar

Allen Poe, etc.)

Speech Writing Poetry

Shakespeare and The Tempest

You class teacher should be your first port of call with any questions about classwork or homework. The school library is extensive and well stocked with books appropriate for Year 7 readers. When investigating specific texts, websites like BBC Bitesize are a great resource to supplement or reinforce classroom teaching.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mrs Handley Mrs Hobart Mrs Robinson Miss Parker Miss Smith Miss Wood Mrs Wright

Head of Department: Mr O’Brien Second in Department: Mr Ryan

Email [email protected] Email: [email protected]

All students should carry a reading book with them as part of their school equipment.

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Learning how to cook is a crucial life skill, as is knowing which foods to eat to stay healthy. We hope to inspire a lifelong interest in food and healthy eating, and to equip you with the skills you need to feed yourself and others throughout your life. You will learn a wide range of practical skills and develop your confidence to cook independently. You will also take part in practical investigations to explore scientifically what is happening during food preparation and cooking. You will spend half of the year in Food with the rest of the year spent in Design and Technology - the classes rotate in February.



Food and Nutrition

You will need to be organised as you will bring ingredients in from home for practical lessons. But please don’t worry, you will be given a recipe booklet and a list of practical dates at the start of the rotation. Other written homework will be set alongside this. You will be assessed by a written theory test and also by practical assessments, to reflect the skills you will develop throughout year 7. There is an end of rotation assessment where you will plan, prepare and cook two dishes of your own choice for a given context. This will be assessed by written pieces and by a practical assessment.

Food Club runs once a week, where you will have the opportunity to cook a variety of sweet and savoury dishes independently. We run activities during Healthy Eating Week each year, where you have the opportunity to win the chance for your healthy menu idea to be cooked and sold in the canteen.

Term 2 (half a term) Term 1

Plan, prepare and cook two items suitable to be sold in the school canteen, which contain starchy carbohydrates and follow the advice of the Eatwell Guide.

Health and Safety Nutrition; healthy eating and government advice and the role of fruits & veg in the diet Food Provenance; seasonality of fruit and vegetables and food miles Food Preparation Skills - You will learn to cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes using the following skills: Knife skills, safe use of the hob, grill and oven, bread making, reduction sauce, rubbing in, creaming method, all in one method and melting method.

You will have a Google Classroom for Food and Nutrition, this is where resources such as the recipe booklet, practical dates, upcoming assessments and competitions will be posted. Our door is always open, so please come up to the food rooms to ask questions or email your class teacher directly.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mrs Ruth Head of Food and Nutrition

Miss Caruana Food & Nutrition Teacher

Mrs Nattrass Food and Nutrition Technician

Head of Department: Mrs Ruth Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Learning a language is like crossing an ocean. You have to be brave enough to venture into uncharted territory, but, if you do, exotic experiences await you! France is one of the biggest countries in Europe, famous for its food, art and lifestyle – and you WILL travel to France because it is our closest neighbour on the continent. French is also a main language in 29 countries around the world, from Canada to Cameroon. In French you will learn to understand written and spoken French, how to pronounce French words, how to spell them and how to make your own sentences. You will learn more about types of words, especially verbs, parts of the sentence and this in turn will help you to have a better understanding of your own language. We will teach you with the aid of your own textbook, online resources, engaging activities in lessons, games and competitions. You will also find out about life in France and other French-speaking countries, French traditions and French food. How many French foods do you already know?



French

Homework is very often revising vocabulary for a little test or using a website that accompanies our course. We check that you are learning through regular little tests and a few bigger assessments when we measure your progress in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

In Year 8 linguists will visit the country of their first language.


Introducing yourself Personal information

Family School subjects

School Home and animals

Food

My area Clothes Weather Holidays

Your French teacher will show you how to look up words, use your textbook for reference and what you can find on the internet. If you can’t wait, have a look at these websites: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/

https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/learn-french

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Ms Schubert French and German Teacher

Mr Reid French Teacher

Mrs Coen French and Spanish Teacher

Miss Robinson French and German Teacher

Head of Department: Mr Sack Email address: [email protected]

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/

https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/learn-french

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT As Barack Obama said ‘the study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.’ As geographers at Coopers’ we look critically at the Earth, which both natural processes and humans have helped shaped. We identify the interrelationships between both human and physical processes and the causes, consequences and responses to these. Year 7 geographers will establish the foundations of geography investigating the characteristics that make up their favourite places, before learning about diverse and contrasting continents such as Antarctica and Africa. We also learn about places far closer to home, learning about geomorphic processes and human activities that shape our fluvial landscapes. All of these topics will develop students’ ability to interpret a range of graphs, charts and maps as well as developing their geographical vocabulary, which will help them speak and write like geographers.


Geography

Students will be assessed with a broad range of tasks. This may include creating a poster, for example to present their plans justifying how Antarctica should be developed sustainably in the future. In addition to creative tasks, students will have essay style questions and knowledge tests throughout the year. These assessments test students on a range of different skills essential for creating well-rounded geographers both inside and outside the classroom. Homework is a mixture of research for future learning, consolidation tasks, creative tasks and revision for assessments. Geography teachers will set homework when relevant to the topic and to help consolidate and extend learning that has taken place in the classroom.


My Favourite Place – investigating human and physical characteristics of places and how they change over time. Antarctica –investigating the extreme environment of Antarctica and the challenges facing Antarctica both globally and locally.

Africa – investigating the human and physical geography of Africa, and challenging our misconceptions of Africa and countries within this large continent.

Rivers – introduction to geomorphic processes, landforms and human activities in fluvial environments. Geographical skills – Introduction to fieldwork techniques, to apply understanding from prior learning in year 7.

Year 7 geographers are invited to our drop in session, which are at lunchtimes each week. They can use this to finish homework, check misunderstanding with one of our geography teachers or extend and develop their own geographical knowledge further. A range of resources are available on Google Classroom to support students learning. BBC Bitesize and OS Map Zone are great websites as a starting point to check geographical understanding. Your class teacher should be your first step if you have any questions about class work or homework. To extend your understanding the BBC produce lots of fantastic geographical documentaries which are worth a watch. The ‘Earth from Space’ series encapsulates what geography is all about.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mr Abadin Head of Geography

Mrs Edwards Geography Teacher

Miss Rondeau Humanities Teacher

Mrs Carron Geography Teacher

Miss Gibson Geography Teacher

Head of Department: Mr Abadin Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Germany is the economically leading country in Europe. Learning a language is like looking at stained glass windows in a church – when you look from the outside they might not appear to be much, but once you get inside you have a completely different perspective which allows you to see colours and details you could never have guessed from the outside. In German you will discover how closely related German and English are, you will learn to understand written and spoken German, how to pronounce German and how to make your own sentences. You will learn more about types of words, especially verbs, parts of the sentence and this in turn will help you to have a better understanding of your own language. We will teach you with the aid of your own textbook, online resources, engaging activities in lessons, games and competitions. You will also find out about life in Germany, German festivals like Christmas markets and German food.



German

Homework is very often revising vocabulary for a little test or using a website that accompanies our course. We check that you are learning through regular little tests and a few bigger assessments when we measure your progress in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

In Year 8 linguists will visit the country of their first language.


Pronouncing German Introducing yourself

Numbers, family, animals

Spare time activities School subjects

Holidays

Regular verbs in the present tense Irregular verbs in the present tense Modal verbs Future tense

Your French teacher will show you how to look up words, use your textbook for reference and what you can find on the internet. If you can’t wait, have a look at these websites:


https://www.thegermanproject.com/german-lessons/introduction

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Head of Department: Mr Sack Email address: [email protected]

Mr Sack Director of Languages

Mrs Jones German Teacher

Ms Schubert French and German Teacher

Miss Robinson French and German Teacher


https://www.thegermanproject.com/german-lessons/introduction

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Historians are like detectives. They attempt to construct a picture of the past using the evidence our ancestors left behind. The historian, like a detective, must interrogate and weigh up the evidence to reach conclusions and make judgements about the past. In year 7 students will study the Medieval and Early Modern periods, learning about invasions, kings and queens, the lives of ordinary people, crime and punishment, murder, disease and revolts. In learning about the topics below, students will develop their ability to explain cause and consequence, analyse and evaluate different historical interpretations and make inferences from primary evidence.



History

Students will be assessed on a range of essay based questions and factual recall tests throughout the year. Assessments will test students on a range of different skills. Homework will be a mixture of learning for factual tests, revision for assessments and written work. History teachers will set homework when required by the scheme of work.

Year 7 history students are invited to take part in a castle building competition and are required to complete a local history project in the spring term. A prize for the best local history project is awarded at the schools annual prizegiving.


Introduction to History The Battle of Hastings—1066

The Norman Conquest

Medieval Monarchs and Medieval Life Henry II and Thomas Becket

King John Crime, Punishment and Medicine Black Death and Peasants Revolt

Henry VIII The English Reformation Edward VI and Mary I

A range of resources are available on Google Classrooms and Google Drive to help students. You class teacher should be your first port of call with any questions about classwork or homework. The school library has an extensive and well stocked history section with books appropriate for year 7 readers.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Head of Department: Mr Barrington Email address: [email protected]

Mr Barrington

Head of History

Miss Edmeades

History Teacher

Mr McCready

History Teacher

Miss Rondeau Humanities Teacher

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Year 7 begins with a review, and consolidation, of key skills from primary school. In years 7 and 8, there is an emphasis on learning the skills needed for GCSE. Maths is important because it supports and complements other subjects. It's a practical subject that you will need in your everyday life, as well as being required by a wide range of universities and employers. Students will need a geometry set and scientific calculator for lessons. A Casio fx-83GTX calculator, or similar, is recommended.



Maths

Students will complete a 1 hour baseline assessment sometime in the first two weeks of the school year. They will then have a formal assessment at the end of each term, covering skills taught up to that point. Students are also required to complete fortnightly quick quizzes on a website called Eedi. These are completed as homework. Additional homework may be set on Hegarty Maths, Mathswatch or via Google Classrooms.

The school participates in the UK Maths Challenge each year.

The department subscribes to, and will provide students with login details for:

• Times Tables Rockstars

• Hegarty Maths

• Mathswatch All students will need copies of the KS3 CGP study guide and workbooks. These will be offered in a resource pack on parent pay in September. Students should seek help from their teacher at lunchtime if they are unsure of the work. Mrs Anastasi also runs a homework club at lunchtime one day a week.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mrs Vickers Miss Rehman

Mr Bonnett Mrs Clarke Miss Griffiths

Mr Dove Mrs Patron-Becken

Mr Sears Ms Knier


Number and arithmetic Fractions, percentages, metric

measures, perimeter and area, solving

equations

Constructions, angles, algebraic

simplification and substitution, ratio,

statistics and Pythagoras

Head of Department: Mrs Dove Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Music is a part of everyday life! On the radio, in films, as advert jingles, streaming through YouTube or as part of computer games. As part of the next generation of music-makers, you are going to be leading the way in creating the music of the future! In order to look forward, we need to learn from musicians from the past and present. So, during your time at Coopers’ you will learn about different composers (like Robert Johnson, John Williams, Anoushka Shankar, Gustav Holst, Lin Manuel Miranda) and about a whole range of styles (like the Blues, orchestral music, film music and pop music) and do lots of performing, composing and listening. You will find out how composers write their music and use notation to compose your own music! As a year group, you also perform in one of the concerts!



We work on three projects a year in music and each has two assessments. These are a combination of two of performing, composing or listening. You will learn key words so that you build up your vocabulary, enabling you to be real experts in music. Homework will include learning these key words and their meanings.

We are a very busy department with clubs taking place most lunchtimes and also after school. For year 7 students, we currently run Junior Choir, Key Stage 3 Band and Theory Club. However, if you already play an instrument and have reached Grade 4 or even higher, you will be invited to join Gibson Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band or Big Band! All of our groups perform in the concerts twice a year and some whole school events too! We are very lucky to have our own Music Festival during the spring term where musicians take it in turn to perform to one another and an adjudicator, celebrating different types of instruments. Those chosen from each group of instruments are then invited to compete for the title of Junior Young Musician of the Year!

We run a music residential in September for musicians from years 7 to 9 to a place called Lodge Hill. We go away for three days and make lots of music and friends, whilst also being fed amazing food! This always gets booked up quickly, so even if you don’t come this year, you could still come in year 8 or year 9!

We are always around to help, but there will be resources added to Google Classroom during the year and we also have Music Captains and older students who can help you too!

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Instruments of the Orchestra Musical Elements

Music Theory & Ternary Form Keyboard Skills

Recycled Rhythms

Lots of singing!

Mrs Alford

i/c KS3 Music

Mrs White

Teacher of Music

Mrs McArdle

Music Administrator

Miss Williams

Head of Music

Music Head of Department: Miss Williams Email address: [email protected]

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Physical Education

Sport is at the heart of life at Coopers’ Coborn. The school’s motto of Love as Brethren is never more prevalent than when worn on the sports kit of our sports teams where lifelong friendships are forged. All students will take part in 2 hours of high quality Physical Education lessons per week. Here they will undertake a range of activities providing opportunities to become physically confident to support their health and fitness whilst building character based on values of fairness and respect. Year 7’s will take part in the following activities in lesson times:

In addition to PE lessons there will be extra-curricular clubs available in each of these sports plus many more. There are SEVENTY morning, lunchtime and after school sports clubs a week at CCCS!!! Students represent the school at local, regional, national and international fixtures after school and at weekends. Many students join the school having not tried many of these sports but soon grasp the key concepts to become accomplished performers...the key is to get involved!! Year 7 Sports Captains organise their house teams for the interhouse competitions of hockey, netball, cross country, rugby, rounders, cricket, badminton, tennis and athletics throughout the year.


Athletics Hockey

Badminton Netball

Basketball Rounders

Cricket Rugby

Cross Country Swimming

Fitness Tennis

Gymnastics

Mrs Davies Head of PE

Mr Duncan Mr Ellis Mr Hoult Mrs Marshall Mr Marshall Mrs Reed Mrs Wilkes

All department members are available in the PE office throughout the week.

Head of Department: Mrs Davies Email address: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Religious education involves the exploration of the influence of religions and beliefs on individuals, culture, behaviour and national life. Students study a set of ideas and practices which have shaped and continue to shape our world. In year 7, students begin by studying the books of Genesis and Exodus in Old Testament. Students explore key stories such as creation, Cain and Abel and the life of Moses and how these stories are interpreted. In their study of Judaism, students study the history of the Jewish people, their relationship with God and their holy books. The summer term sees year 7 students study Hinduism, a polytheistic religion which demonstrates the diversity of religious belief. In learning about these topics, students will develop their ability to explain key ideas and concepts found in religious texts. In addition, they will develop their understanding of how to interpret religious texts and how this impacts the lives of followers today. In addition to religious education, year 7 students will have a lesson of Philosophy For Children (P4C) once a fortnight. In our P4C sessions, students have the opportunity to explore key philosophical questions and create their own questions. The students are encouraged to debate, justify and argue effectively about philosophical concepts.


Religious Education

Assessments in incorporate multiple choice questions, key word definitions and a long essay based question on a topic within the unit of work. Homework is a mixture of learning for key word tests based on topic knowledge organisers, revision for assessments and written work.


Old Testament: Genesis and Exodus Judaism Hinduism

Please consult your class teacher whenever you have any questions about classwork or homework. Your Google Classroom page will contain the knowledge organiser for your current topic of study. The school library has an excellent range of books which covers the religions we study in their religious education lessons and the philosophical themes they will explore in their P4C lesson.

To support their study and learning of key terminology, students are encouraged to use the Leitner system. Here is YouTube video which outlines the process of how key terminology can be learnt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C20EvKtdJwQ Video title—How to study flashcards using the Leitner system

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Mrs Evans Head of RE

Mr Kinnaird Head of KS3 RE

Mr Hugill RE Teacher

Mrs Read RE Teacher

Head of Department: Miss Evans Head of Key Stage 3 RE: Mr Kinnaird

Email address: [email protected] Email address: [email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C20EvKtdJwQ

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. Spanish culture is exciting and vibrant and the people are famous for being welcoming and warm. As a Spanish student you will learn listening, speaking, writing, translation and reading skills. In addition to this, learners will learn about Spanish and Hispanic culture. In Spanish you will also learn to understand written and spoken Spanish, how to pronounce Spanish words, how to spell them and how to make your own sentences. You will learn more about types of words, especially verbs, parts of the sentence and this in turn will help you to have a better understanding of your own language. We will teach you with the aid of your own textbook, online resources, engaging activities in lessons, games and competitions. You will also find out about life in Spain and visit Spain in year 8. You will learn about Spanish foods and have the opportunity to try them on the year 8 and 9 restaurant trips. How many Spanish tapas have you tried?



Spanish

Homework is very often revising vocabulary for a test or exercises to consolidate your learning. Homework includes a variety of activities to reinforce the topics covered in lessons. It can be related to any skill and it is varied and purposeful. We check that you are learning through regular little tests and a few bigger assessments when we measure your progress in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing

In Year 8 linguists will visit the country of their first language. Year 10 Spanish students travel to Spain on an exchange trip. There are visits to a Spanish restaurant in year 8 and year 9 where you can practise your Spanish and sample authentic Spanish food. Year 12/13 students have the opportunity to teach Spanish at a Primary School, mentor Spanish students in KS3 and also have a trip to Spain.


Greetings

School

Family

House and Home

Free Time

My City

Students have access to revision and support materials on Google Classroom, as a starter why not take a look at these? Learn the Spanish alphabet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN0o5ZF64hg Practise Spanish Vocabulary https://quizlet.com/ClarksonCarrera/folders/year-7/sets

WHERE TO FIND HELP

Head of Department: Mr Clarkson Email address: [email protected]

Mr Clarkson Head of Spanish

Mrs Carrera Spanish Teacher

Mrs Coen Spanish Teacher

Mrs Mills Spanish Teacher

Mrs Cantwell Spanish Assistant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN0o5ZF64hg

https://quizlet.com/ClarksonCarrera/folders/year-7/sets

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT Scientists seek to understand the world around us. Our department has created a broad and modern curriculum to help students understand what happens within their own bodies, how we interact with the world around us, and about our place in the universe. In the current political and social climate it is essential that we teach our students to properly weigh up evidence to make their own decisions and understand why others may have a different opinion.



Science

Every unit contains a formative mid-unit assessment. These are being developed for this year based on the most up to date educational research, using tried and tested methods of quick “low stakes” assessment to show students what areas they need to work on further. At the end of each unit students have a test of approximately 40 marks. Homework is set to enhance student’s learning, so it will be set only when relevant and suitable. Students are recommended to do regular consolidation and revision at home.

Extracurricular events take place weekly with a range of science activities, from demonstrations using liquid nitrogen to building robots. There are competitions such as the Shell Bright Ideas challenge which students can take part in.

KS3 Science Coordinator: Mrs Rosher Email address: [email protected]

Biology Chemistry Physics

Unit 1: Cells

Including lessons on:

Microscopes, animal and plant cells,

specialised cells, unicellular

organisms and diffusion within the

body.

Unit 2: Reproduction


Puberty, the reproductive systems,

the menstrual cycle, fertilisation

and conception, IVF and fertility,

flowers, pollination and fertilisation

in plants, CCD and bee loss and seed

dispersal.

Unit 1: Chemical reactions


Physical and chemical changes, word

equations, thermal decomposition,

conservation of mass, exothermic

and endothermic reactions.

Unit 2: Particles, atoms, elements

and compounds


The particle model, changes of state,

heating and cooling curves, gas

pressure, elements, discovery of the

atom and compounds.

Unit 1: Forces


Forces, measuring forces, balanced

forces, Hooke’s law and pressure.

Unit 2: Simple circuits


Circuit symbols and diagrams, series

circuits, parallel circuits and building

circuits.

Unit 3: Space


Our solar system, deep space,

satellites, terraforming, stars, phases

of the moon and seasons.

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BBC bitesize has an excellent KS3 science selection, with tests and activities students can try. The university of Colorado has a website (PhET) with many simulations which are used during lessons, and students may find it helpful to go and look and play with the simulations themselves. CGP also have a good KS3 workbook with assessment questions and a mark scheme which would help students consolidate the learning they are doing in the classroom.

WHERE TO FIND HELP

TOPICS OF STUDY (CONTINUED) All year 7 students will begin by studying an “Initial unit” where we teach them the important investigative skills which will be woven in to every further science unit over the next 5 years. From there they will study science units on a rotational basis, to ensure that there is enough apparatus for every child to take part in practical activities safely. These units have been carefully written to develop a strong foundation of core concepts across the three sciences.

Miss Foster Head of Biology

Miss Wilson Head of Chemistry

Mr Dimond Head of Physics

Mrs Rosher KS3 Science Coordinator

Mr Ciobanu Teacher of Biology

Mr Blah Teacher of Chemistry

Mr Bain Head of Physics

Mrs Nayyar Teacher of Biology

Mr Meads Teacher of Biology

Ms George Teacher of Chemistry

Mrs Sossou Teacher of Physics

Mr Galvin Senior Science Technician

Mrs Matthew Science LSA

Miss Yasmin Teacher of Chemistry

Mrs Marlowe Science Technician

Mrs Turner Science Technician

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Mrs H Bradley Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Cannons Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Carnochan Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Lay Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Thomas Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Vaquero Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Wiley Learning Support Assistant

Mrs White Learning Support Assistant

Special Educational Needs Department

MEET THE DEPARTMENT

Mrs Carron Assistant Headteacher

SEN Coordinator [email protected]

Welcome to the SEN Department at Coopers’ Coborn. We have a dedicated team to help support students who have additional learning needs. The SEN Department is based in HL2 in the Humanities block.

We run a daily homework club for students who have additional needs. It provides these students with a calm environment to get extra help

and support from the learning support assistants. The department also runs emotional literacy support and spelling sessions on a weekly

basis. The SENCO works closely with a range of agencies to ensure student with additional needs are supported with appropriate

strategies in lessons. The team are dedicated to ensure all students have equal access to the curriculum and a positive learning experience.

Mrs V Bradley Assistant SENCO

Mr Sisman Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Anastasi Learning Support Assistant

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Headteacher Ms Hay

Deputy Head Mr Bell

Assistant Head for KS3 Mr Dudley-Hart

Head of Year 7 Miss Gibson

Form Tutor

You

The pastoral team are here to look after you through your time at Coopers’ Coborn. Your first port of call with any problems, worries or concerns should be your form tutor, but there are a range of different people who you can turn to for support in your time here. Their roles are outlined on the next few pages.

Peer Mentors

Safeguarding Team

Mrs Kite Learning Mentor

The SEND Team

The Pastoral System

Miss Smith Mrs Carron Mrs Kite

Ms Hay Headteacher

Mr Bell

Deputy Head

Mr Dudley-Hart Assistant Headteacher

Miss Gibson

Head of Year 7

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Peer Mentors

HOW DO I CONTACT A PEER MENTOR?

MEET THE LEAD MENTORS

WHO ARE THE PEER MENTORS?

WHAT DO PEER MENTORS DO?

The jump from primary to secondary school can be daunting but we want to make that transition for all new Year 7s as easy as possible!

The Peer Mentor team is a dedicated group of sixth form students, set up to offer advice and guidance to all students whatever the situation: from friendship issues, academic struggles to low self-confidence. But most importantly, Peer Mentors are there for those who initially feel more comfortable talking to someone other than a teacher.

All Peer Mentors have had significant safeguarding training, enabling them to handle each situation as required having the student’s best interests at heart. The Peer Mentors are friendly, enthusiastic and always willing to offer up their time. Students who would like to speak to a Peer Mentor are able to choose the date and the duration of their chat together. Any information shared is kept confidential between the Peer Mentor and the student unless it is deemed necessary to notify a member of the safeguarding team at the school.

Charlotte

Year 13

Sean

Year 13

Katie

Year 13

Paula

Year 13

Students can ask their form tutor, head of year, or Miss Smith (in the English department) to be allocated a Peer Mentor or students can independently identify Peer Mentors as they wear a bright yellow lanyard! One Peer Mentor is assigned to every tutor group to conduct morning registration activities on a regular basis; this places emphasis on students’ wellbeing and encourages students to channel a positive mindset. Located in the lower school block there is a vibrant display board where students can find extra information as well as the Peer Mentors ’ photos to make them easier to identify around the school.

All Peer Mentors are approachable and know that their role is to support other students around the school, so do ask them for support at any point if you need an extra pair of helping hands at any point during your time at CCCS!

We all wear yellow lanyards. We’re friendly and approachable! Come and speak to any of us at break or lunch if you have a problem or just want to chat! :)

Miss Smith Peer Mentor Coordinator

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The Three Pillars

These are the things which we believe set us apart from other schools and make The Coopers’ Company and Coborn school such a unique and special place. To get the full benefit of life at CCCS new students need to commit themselves to embracing each one of these completely.

At Coopers’ Coborn we take great pride in our high academic standards. Our students study a wide range of subjects and achieve fantastic results in them. We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum which develops the child into a rounded individual. We expect you to try your hardest in all your subjects and your teachers will go out of their way to help you achieve the very best you can. We believe firmly in a growth mindset, as when students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they put in extra time and effort, which leads to higher achievement.

However there is much more to life at Coopers’ than academic excellence. You are joining a large family held together by three important words...

WHAT DOES LOVE AS BRETHREN MEAN?

Love as Brethren means to treat everyone equally almost as if they were your brother or sister and to always help people when they are

in need. You treat people how you would like to be treated. For example, complimenting people, saying hi and smiling as you walk past. They could be having a bad day and just by those little things you could really make their day. By treating each other with respect

so that they can spread that to other people.—Bronte Year 9

WHAT ARE THE THREE PILLARS?

Love as Brethren is showing kindness and compassion towards all members of our school community, not just our friends.

James—Year 9

Love as Brethren means being fair, respectful, charitable and loving. Showing love and kindness to one another is a key part of this school. Love as Brethren means no to discrimination of any sort e.g. beliefs, races, gender, background or little quirks about

someone. Destiny Year 9 Ratcliffe #LasB!

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WHAT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE THERE?

https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/extra-curricular/

To get the most out of your time at Coopers’ Coborn we don’t want you to simply arrive at 8.35am every morning and leave at 3.25pm in the afternoon. The school has a fantastic range of well over a hundred extra curricular clubs and activities for students across the seven year groups. These run before school, at lunch and after school.

At the start of the year, Mr Duncan organises a freshers’ fair for year 7 students with stalls which you can visit to get a taste of what is on offer. The clubs list is updated every term and posted on our website. Please see the link below for the most up to date version.

In the past year Coopers’ students have competed at Harrow, Eton and even the World Schools Athletics Championships. They have performed at the Mansion House banquet, debated at Cambridge University and we have been voted number one state school in the country for sport. Why not check out the school Facebook page for some of the fantastic extracurricular achievements of our current students.

To me, ’Love as Brethren’ is what makes our school community so special. It is feeling able to approach any member of our school, being accepted for who you are and treating everyone with equal respect. I, along with the other students of Coopers, strive to make sure everyone feels a part of this community. We live by this motto not just within school, but outside of it, as it is how we should all act in our daily lives.

Emma Kennedy —School Captain 2021-22

'Love as Brethren' is a way of life! Being a former student of the school, I always try to live by this motto - it runs through everything I do. It means treat each other with respect and kindness, as you would any member of your family, and celebrate diversity. The school is a tight-knit community and the 'LasB' bond will connect you all in your journey here and beyond. Many of you will stay friends for years to come (some of my closest friends now were in my form at school - 7.3 / GUILD!) and the 'LasB' connection will certainly open doors in the future. I hope you enjoy your time at the school, it really is a wonderful place, and - most importantly - make the most of EVERY opportunity available. LOVE AS BRETHREN!

Mark Duncan—Assistant Headteacher and former student

https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/extra-curricular/

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Social media

posts

Recognition

walls

Golden Ticket

and fast pass

for canteen

Teacher

positive

phone call or

postcard

Spotlight in

Assembly

Weekly

house point

email

Leadership

Roles

Effort grade

certificates

Academic

colours

Letter from

the

headteacher

Presentation

Evenings

The House

Barrel

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School

+2

The Love as Brethren values are the standards to which

Coopers Coborn students aspire. Students who live up

to these values are awarded house points :

+1

+3

For one off demonstrations of Love

as Brethren values

For sustained commitment to the

Love as Brethren values

For truly exceptional achievements

or endeavours of #LasB

Coopers Coborn Students: Lead others Overcome barriers Volunteer Embrace challenges Achieve their potential through hard work Support charities and live Sustainably show Bravery Respect others participate in Extra-curricular activities work in Teams are Honest and Helpful are Resilient put in 100% Effort Nurture others

Here are some of the ways we celebrate the efforts

and achievements of our amazing students:

Love as Brethren values

Praise and Recognition

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Stage 2 Behaviour Incident—School Detention • Teacher logs incident on Go4schools • Student placed into a 30 minute school detention • Letter and text sent to parent/carer with date & time of detention • A teacher will have a restorative conversation with the student

Stage 1 Behaviour Incident—Warning & Reflection Time • Teacher will log the incident on Go4Schools • The teacher will have a restorative conversation with the student • Up to 15 mins ‘time out’ - Can be at break, lunch or after school

Stage 3 Behaviours • Severe violation of rules • Truancy • Missing a school detention • Misbehaviour in school detention • Breach of health and safety rules

Stage 4 Behaviours One-off serious breach or persistent breaches of the

behaviour policy

Behaviour lists are not exhaustive and may be updated throughout the school year. Go4schools points are subject to change. Please see the student intranet for latest

version.

Stage 1 Behaviours •Uniform issue •Homework Issue •Mobile phone or headphone use •Lateness •Lack of equipment •Inappropriate language •Disruptive behaviour •Chewing gum

•Litter

Further

Action

-5,

-10

-20

SLT Detention

-3

If four Stage 1 incidents are logged for a student in the space of a week they will

automatically be placed into school detention for 30 minutes after school.

Stage 2 Behaviours • Major/persistent disruption in or out of lesson • Defiance/disrespect to any member of staff • Poor effort/incomplete class work • Failed to attend warning/reflection time/intervention • Lack of PE/food and nutrition equipment • 4 x stage 1 incidents logged in a week

-2

30 minutes after school, letter sent home to confirm date and

time.

Warning & Reflection

Time (Teacher Action)

-1

15 minutes ‘time out’ at break, lunch

or after school. Reflection & restora-

tive conversation

School

1 hour after

school. Letter sent

home to confirm

date and time.

Sanctions at discretion of headteacher but could include: weekend

detention, fixed term exclusion, governor meeting and

permanent exclusion

Stages increase if behaviour worsens or if it persists.

HOD and HOY will provide further support strategies in addition to above sanctions (e.g. monitoring card)

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School

Sanctions Flow Chart

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How are you feeling?

Stressed? Anxious? Worried? Hopeless?

Angry? Tearful? Overwhelmed?

Talk to the team.

Ms Carrera-Hernandez

Spanish Teacher

Mrs Handley

English Teacher

Mr McCready

History Teacher

Miss Parker

English Teacher

You can find the mental health team in their departments, in the staff room

or at one of the lunchtime mental health drop-in sessions (in the reflection

room by reception). Mental Health First Aiders are a point of contact if you

or someone you’re concerned about are experiencing a mental health issue.

They wear purple lanyards.

The Mental Health Team

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FORM 7.1 & 7.2 FORM 7.3 & 7.4 FORM 7.5 & 7.6 FORM 7.7 & 7.8

The House System

Emma Francesca Paige Esther

George Jasper Rory Jai

Ashton

The house system is a essential part of the school, and each house is

based on one of the founders of it. All students belong to a house and

every student should have their house badge sewn onto their blazer.

Each year there is a house point competition between the houses.

House points are awarded for effort, helpfulness, bravery, honesty and

many other reasons. You can get house points in every subject and for

representing the school for sport or in other ways.

Throughout the year a number of house events are arranged and run

by the house captains, these are an opportunity for students in all year

groups to showcase their talents, raise money for charity and contribute

to the school community. Any ideas for house events are welcomed

from students in any year group, so if you have any ideas for events we

could run, speak to your house captains.

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