stanborough school newsletter

Stanborough School

Newsletter

1 May 2020

Dear parents and carers.

I would like to start by welcoming you back and I hope you have all had a rest-ful and safe Easter holidays.

The following are a few key points for your attention.

1. We have devised a poster for your attention. You will see key infor-mation on how you can support your child at home and other safeguard-ing matters.

2. As promised, we will be reducing our lesson timetable, so that students will be spending less time at a screen and given regular opportuni-ties for rest between lessons.

3. Teachers will continue to predomi-nantly teach via Google Classroom and Google Meet. They may not al-ways expect students to be online and will speak to them specifically about this.

4. Students are reminded that they must use the camera and are not allowed to turn this off, unless given permission by their teacher.

5. We are expecting that students ar-rive to lessons on-time and parents will be informed if their child is per-sistently late. Parents will be able to see their child’s attendance by logging into Progresso (www.progresso.net). For those parents who have not yet signed up to Progresso, you have received an email inviting you to do so.

6. Students are not allowed to have their phones out during lessons. We are asking for your support in this matter, by reminding your children

Ut Prosim – That I may serve Him

Home Learning Kaz James

to turn their phones off during les-son time, as this is causing a dis-traction.

Please feel free to email myself, mem-bers of the leadership team, or teach-ers directly, if you have any questions or concerns over the summer term.

Recording of Lessons Some of you have raised a concern about your child being recorded in online lessons.

We have had to act and adapt very quickly to ensure that your child still has access to education. As I stated in an email to you, one of our learning platforms is Google Meet. Our students enjoy this because it is very interactive, given that they can see and hear the teacher and each other. However, to safeguard our staff and students, we have sought external advice, recommending that we record our lessons and store the recordings centrally.

You have already signed the Acceptable Use Policy form allowing this. However, if you feel strongly about it, please contact me to advise me urgently, so that we can discuss this matter further and consider alternative options for your child’s learning. Please also note that the videos will be stored within the school system and will only be used for the purpose of safeguarding.

We value your input on this educational journey in these challenging times.

Student Class AVG

Kari 8X 8.3

Leah 9X 7.9

Nicole 7X 7.7

Clyde Averil 10X 7.6

Naseem 7X 7.4

Kirsty 7X 7.2

Kezia 8X 7.2

Andrea 9X 7.2

Melissa 11X 7.2

Nuria 9X 7.1

Yaqoub 7X 7

Blessing 8X 6.9

Casey 8X 6.9

T'Oluwani 9X 6.8

Ahad 7X 6.7

Mikaela 10Y 6.7

Adrian 8X 6.6

Anotidaishe Jennifer 8X 6.6

Lincoln 9X 6.5

Kristiyan 11X 6.5

Theodore 8X 6.4

Nicole Poit 10X 6.4

Toma 8X 6.3

Oluwatobiloba 9X 6.3

Ethel 11X 6.3

Stefan 8X 6.2

Philip 9X 6.2

Sarah-Jane 11X 6.2

Belicia 8X 6.1

Thea 10Y 6.1

Ruben 9X 6

Andrea 9X 6

Daniel 10Y 6

Roland Dwayne 11X 6

List of Excellence

Stanborough School Newsletter | 2


In spite of its abrupt end, we hope this year was the culmination of a happy and rewarding experience at Stanborough School for all of our departing students. It has been a privilege to work with Year 11 and we hope to be inviting them back in the Autumn term for a graduation evening. Most of our students will pursuing A-Levels and other courses at a variety of Sixth Forms and Colleges throughout the UK. For all students in Year 11, we wish them a successful and happy life and thank them for their efforts and determination over the last few months.

Thank you for such wonderful memories.

K James, Headteacher

A Fond Farewell to Year 11

I am certain that none of you need any convincing about the capricious and pre-carious times in which we live. Nobody saw this coming, but amidst the seem-ingly universal despondency, I urge you as school leavers, to take solace in the sovereign God of creation. He has prom-ised never to leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6).

This is certainly not how we wanted to say goodbye to you; having your second-ary education severely truncated without having the chance to sit your GCSE Ex-ams; and now livestreaming is our lot!

For the significant majority of you, this must be a great source frustration, even

anger, and are bound to ask a legitimate question: why us?

I am sure you are not alone in this dilem-ma. Your parents, teachers, and others who are keenly interested in your educa-tion are perplexed too. However, let no one lose heart.

After encountering a sea of dry bones in an arid valley of Judea, the prophet Ezeki-el was asked by the Lord, “Son of man, can these bones live?” Ezekiel response is instructive: “O Lord God, You know.”

At the command of the Lord, the desic-cated bones lived again. Similarly, in the

seemingly implacable situation we find ourselves, things can and will change for the better, at His word.

The future of each one of you is firmly in his capable hands. Are you not already impressed by how kindly the Lord has dealt with us? Yes, we might have experi-enced sickness and even death in our families. However, He has spared us, and for this we say, thank you Jesus!

So what has been your experience at Stanborough School?

A Message from Year 11 Form Tutor Mr E Amo

It would be naïve for me to think that everything has been bed and roses; yet, I still believe you will leave with many fond memories.

Individually and collectively, you have come a long way. Thank you for being

cooperative and displaying an increas-ing sense of maturity. We have seen characters changed and reformed. The tenacity shown by many of you towards all the extra lessons is simply impres-sive. You did not buckle under the strange and bewildering circumstances of the day, saturated with a multiplicity of online learning, including Google Classroom and Google Meet.

Hand on heart; I will not miss your occa-sional cacophonous noise levels. Other-wise, I will dearly miss you all, and I can assure you, you leave with my blessing.

You also leave with the blessings of the

entire teaching and non-teaching staff.

Any top tips for you? Sure! It was Thom-as Jefferson, the 3rd US president, who said:

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; in the same token, nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.”

Thus far you have come. Remain posi-tive and heed also to the advice of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a 19th century US poet, lecturer and essayist. He said:

“Don’t waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the work be-fore you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow.”

I am sure that when the annals of histo-ry open to scrutiny, the class of 2020 will stand tall, like a colossus. That, against overwhelming odds, you remained sto-ic.

At a more opportune time, I shall pro-

nounce my blessing upon you individual-ly. For now as a class, please mark these words of A.W. Tozer, a 20th Century US protestant Pastor:

“Anything God has ever done, He can do now.

Anything God has ever done anywhere, He can do here. Anything God has ever done for anyone, he can do for you.”

Go in the blessings of the Lord. I believe your education in this school has made you inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, caring, open-minded, well-balanced, and reflective.

Beyond these wonderful ideals, I am con-fident that your time at Stanborough School has exposed you to something more lasting and enduring, i.e. hope and buoyancy in God. He has the power to help you now and save you for eternity.

In closing then, I leave you with Isaiah 41:10.

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Finally,

May the Lord bless you and keep you.

May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.

May the Lord lift up his countenance up-on you, and give you peace.

Through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.


Spring 1 Curriculum Overview

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

Y7 NA Test on Chapter 5/Combining Elements

Chemical Formula and Forming Compounds

Mixture and Compounds

Conservation of matter

Presenting and interpreting Data

Y8

Y9 Review Chapter 2 Assessment on Chapter 2

States of Matter Atoms into ions Ionic Bonding Giant Ionic Structures

Y10 Energy and Reversible Reaction

Dynamic Equilibrium and Altering Conditions

Chapter 8 assessment Review assessment /corrections and recap chapter 8

Enothermic and Exothermic reaction and using Energy transfers

Reaction Profile

Chemistry

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

Y7

Printmaking LO: Learn the history of printmaking

Printmaking LO: Symmetrical design

Printmaking LO: Rotational Design

Printmaking LO: Tessellations

Printmaking LO: Create a Design for a duvet with matching pillowcases.

Y8

Animals LO: Learn the history of drawing and painting.

Animals LO:Research Eileen Soper’s, wildlife drawings

Animals LO: The art of line and wash Draw or paint a British Badger or Squirrel

Animals LO: Draw of paint a British Fox or Hare

Animals LO: A brief history of Bird painting. Draw/paint a British Woodpecker or Bird of prey

Y9

Celtic Art LO: Learn the history of Celtic art

Celtic Art LO: Learn how to draw Celtic knots

Celtic Art LO: Create a page of Celtic fauna and flora motifs

Celtic Art LO: Develop a page of symmetrical designs based on flora and fauna motifs

Celtic Art LO: Explore a range of colour variations for your composition and alter the size and shapes where needed.

Y10

Composition and media exploration. LO:Sketchbook format. What should a sketchbook contain? How to annotate a sketchbook

Composition and Media exploration. LO: Sketchbook presentation tips Examples of great Fine Art sketchbooks

Composition and Media exploration. LO: Create a PowerPoint presentation for an on-line interview about your sketchbook.



Y11

Reflect on annotations to show evidence of Art history research and critical analysis of working practices

Reflect on annotations to show evidence of risk taking as well as a person unique response to the chosen theme.

Study Leave Research Portfolio’s and start working on over the summer in prep for A-level course.

Art


Y7 Human effects on the environment

The Variety of Life Variation in Living things

Assessment Genetic Variation

Y8 Extinction Medicines and Health Legal recreational Assessment Illegal drugs

Y9 Diffusion Osmosis Osmosis in plants Active

Transport Assessment

Y10

Making the most of Photosynthesis Aerobic & Anaerobic respiration recap

Metabolism and the Liver Principles of Homeostasis

The Human nervous system Reflex action

Assessment The brain

The Eye Common problems of the eye

Y11 Review of Required Practicals & Past Exam

Questions

Biology


Y10

Unit 3.4 People and Business Unit 3.4 Recruitment and Selection

Unit 3.4 Recruitment and Selection

Unit 3.6 Training and Development

Unit 3.5 Motivation and Retention

Unit 3.3 Communication

Business

Registration & Form Time 8:35 – 9:00am

Rest 9:00 – 9:10am

Lesson 1 9:10am – 10:00am

Rest 10:00 – 10:10am

Lesson 2 10:10am – 11:00am

Break 11:00am – 11:30am

Lesson 3 11:30am – 12:20pm

Rest 12:20pm – 12:30pm

Lesson 4 12:30 – 1:20pm

Lunch 1:20pm – 2:20pm

Afternoon registration 2:20pm – 2:30pm

Lesson 5 2:30pm – 3:20pm

Intervention 3:30pm onwards

Summer Term Timetable



Y7 Networking LAN/WAN Networking Switches/routers/WAP

PYTHON programming SEQUENCE



Y8 PYTHON programming SEQUENCE


PYTHON programming

SELECTION AND

SEQUENCE

PYTHON programming SELECTION AND SEQUENCE

PYTHON programming

STRING Manipulation

Y9 PYTHON programming

STRING Manipulation

PYTHON programming

STRING Manipulation

PYTHON programming SELECTION AND SEQUENCE

PYTHON programming ITERATION


Y10 PYTHON programming ITERATION


PYTHON programming ARRAYS

HEXADECIMAL/BINARY ARITHMETIC

BINARY SHIFTS AND PARITY

Computer Science


Y7

Technofolie talking about technology and gadgets

Où es-tu? Où vas-tu where you are and where you are going

J’aime bien ça expressing opinions

Après le college talking about what you do after school

College Racine a French school

Y8 Tu veux sortir? making and reacting to invitations

Désolé(e) mais.. making excuses

Les repas français talking about French meals

La page des copains talking about your friends

Mon Mode de vie avant et maintenant to compare old and new health habits

Y9 Les droits des jeunes schools in different countries

Le college talking about your plans

Ils sont comment describing people

L’argent discussing jobs and money

C’est de la part de qui? applying for jobs

Y10 La journée scolaire describing a day in school

Des écoles différentes describing school life in different countries

Le réglement scolaire talking about school rules and uniform

Améliorer son école talking about your ideal school

L’orientation talking about future options

French


Y7 AQA exam preparation Argumentative Writing AQA exam preparation Poetry: Structure,

Features & Poetic Styles

General Language Practice

Y8 AQA exam preparation Exploring comedy as a genre (Unit 2.6)

Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice

Y9 Poetry: Structure & Features

AQA exam practice Poetry composition Poetical themes AQA exam practice

English


Y10

Writing Workshop Narrative/Descriptive Writing Essay 1

Writing Workshop Narrative/Descriptive Writing Essay 2

Reading Paper Reading Paper Grammar—sentences

English Language


Y10 Poetry – War Photographer

Poetry – Bayonet Charge Comparing poems

Poetry – Extract from the Prelude Unseen Poems

Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Poetry - Bayonet Charge

Romeo and Juliet Act 3

English Literature



Y7

Review of Spring Term 2 topics – River Flooding

How can we show direction? Map scales

How to show height and relief on a map using contour lines

How do we use six figure grid references? Class Test

How can we use photos to show physical features?

Y8

Review of Spring Term 2 topics – Population

Who migrates to the UK?

What are the effects of migration?

Comparing two contrasting areas of migration in London – Newham and Chelsea Class Test

Population enquiry – independent research on why the UK is an attractive migrant destination

Y9

Review of Spring Term 2 topics – use GCSE and sample assessment questions

Causes of deforestation in Malaysia and Brazil

The impacts of deforestation in Malaysia Why should the tropical rainforest be protected?

Sustainable management of tropical rainforests Class Test

Issue evaluation Statistical and graphical skills

Y10

Consolidation of learning from Spring Term 2 term Environmental characteristics of hot deserts

Opportunities for development in hot deserts Challenges of development in hot deserts

Causes of desertification Reducing desertification in hot deserts

The UK’s relief and landscapes Wave types and their characteristics Class Test

Weathering and mass movement Coastal erosion processes

Geography


Y7 Converting Units Converting Units Units Fractions, decimals and percentage

Percentages Index laws

Y8 Percentages Percentages Ratios and proportion Proportion Factorising Factorising

Y9 Circle theorems Circle theorems Probability

Probability Box plots

Box plots Cumulative frequency Non-linear graphs

Y10 Exact trig ratios Volumes and surface areas

Volumes and surface areas Equation of a circle Equation of a circle

Sampling

Mathematics—Lisa Brambilla


Y8 Straight Line Graphs: Vertical and Horizontal Lines

Straight Line Graphs: Gradient and y intercept, Drawing Straight Lines

Test on Straight Lines and the nth term of a sequence

Term to term rules and nth term of a sequence

Nth term of a sequence continued

Y9

Complete Areas of Sectors and Arc Lengths and start Congruent Triangles

Congruent Triangles: five different Types

Congruent Triangles continued and test on Congruent Triangles

Similar Triangles

Test on Congruent and Similar Triangles and Areas of Sectors and Arc Lengths

Y10 Substituting into Functions and Translating Functions

Translating and reflecting Functions

Stretches and revision of transformations

Test on Transformations and start exact Trig Ratios

Trig Ratios continued

Mathematics—Lara Venter


Y7 Travel and trade in the Arab world

Going on a crusade The 1st crusade The Mali Empire The Ottoman Empire

Y8 Building the empire The slavery business Abolition The scramble for Africa Jewel in the crown: British India

Y9 The Rwanda Genocide The Holocaust The empire Windrush The British Asia cultural clash

British children sent to Australia

History



Y7 Mi tiempo libre (my free time)

Que hora es? (what’s the time?)

Que deportes haces? (what sports do you do?)

Me gusta ir al cine (I like to go to the cinema )

Que vas a hacer? (what are you going to do?)

Y8

La ropa (the clothes)

El uniforme escolar (school uniform)

Que prefieres? (what do you prefer?)

Vamos a visitar Argentina (we are going to visit Argentina)

Un baile de disfraces (a fancy ball)

Y9 El mundo hispano (the Hispanic world)

Mi vida diaria (my daily routine)

El medio ambiente (the environment)

Los famosos (the famous)

El comercio justo (the fair trade)

Y10 Como es tu casa? (what’s your house like?)

Mi casa y mi barrio (my house and my neighbourhood)

Mi ciudad (my city)

La ciudad y el campo (the city and the countryside)

Home, town and neighbourhood and region

Spanish

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

Y7 5.1 Magnetism 5.2 Magnetic fields 5.3 Electromagnetism

5.4 More electromagnets

Test on Magnets and Electromagnets

Topic recap

Y8 11.1 Conduction 11.2 Convection 11.3 Radiation 11.4 Insulation Test on Heat Transfer Topic recap

Y9 P4.5 Series Circuits P4.6 Parallel circuits

P5.1 Alternating current

P5.2 Cables and plugs Topic test Topic recap

Y10 P10.1 Speed distance time graphs

P10.2 Velocity and acceleration

P10.3 More about Speed, distance and time graphs

P10.4 Analysing Motion graphs

Topic test Topic recap

Y11 P15 Electromagnetism (Revision)

P16 Space (Revision) Study leave

Physics


Y7 NA Scale Major Scale Minor Scale Listening to music in major and minor key

Y8 NA Baroque Music – presentation

Baroque Period – Musical features, composers, and instruments

Listening to the first movement of Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D

Listening to the second and third movement of Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D

Y9 NA Reggae Music – presentation

Musical features of Reggae Music

Listening to reggae music I

Listening to reggae music II

Y10

AoS 4 - Western Classical Tradition Since 1910 Study Piece – Aaron Copland: ‘Saturday Night Waltz’ and ‘Hoe Down’ from Rodeo

AoS 2 - The music of Broadway 1950s to 1990s

AoS 2 - Rock music of the 1960s and 1970s

AoS 2 - Film and computer gaming music 1990s to present

AoS 2 - ArPopular music from the 1990s to the present

Music


Y7

The Cross Topic: 7 LO: Jesus still feels the pain of our sins and continues to fight the battle for us every day.

Heaven Topic:1+2 LO: The war that began our journey will one day end and unspeakable joy will reign.

Heaven Topic: 3+4 LO: The value of focusing on heaven. Research what heaven will be like

Heaven Topic: 5+6 LO: Personalising God’s promises of heaven. Imagining heaven. The essence of heaven: God's love.

Heaven Topic: 7+8 LO: The impact of heaven’s reality on my life today. Celebrating heaven, God's amazing gift.

Y8

Moses Topic: 4c LO: To learn that what starts off like a failed venture can sometimes be the start of a great success.

Moses Topic: 4d LO: Connections between the Exodus story and salvation. Similarities between Moses and Jesus.

Moses Topic: 8 LO: Honouring the leadership qualities in the peer group.

My Journey Topic: 1+3 LO: Do you want to run today?

Moses Topic: 7+8 LO:Applying the knowledge of running well to experiencing what it means to run a race.

Y9

Character of God Topic:3c LO: Made in God’s image, our core need is to love and be loved.

Character of God Topic: 3 LO: Specific Bible texts that tell us of God’s unchanging character, revealed through His Law. What fear looks like.

Character of God Topic: 3e LO: What the Bible says about fear in relation to God.

Character of God Topic: 3f LO: The relationship between three in the Trinity.

Character of God Topic: 3g LO: Why would a good God allow evil to exist?

RE


Stanborough School Newsletter

1 May 2020

Stanborough Park Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9JT

www.spsch.org [email protected] 01923 673268

stanborough school newsletter

Documents