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As part of our behaviour policy, in every lesson, each student is given a score. Students receiving a 7 have exceeded expectations for the lesson. The following week, the names of the students will be compiled, and they will each receive 7 house points. Shortly after this, they will be presented with their Super 7 wristband which provides them with:
Day 1 Bronze Assessed Dofe Expedition went excellently. Students' map reading had significantly improved from their practice and their positivity despite the big hills and long routes was impressive. Bring on day 2!
This free guide explores the Nintendo Switch 2, covering how its new features – from GameChat to a plug-in camera – could affect children’s privacy, spending, and screen time.
Our Environmental Leadership course pupils have been working hard on one of their projects which has involved canvassing their peers on their experience of nature in the local vicinity.
They assisted in preparing questionnaires which they presented to their tutor groups, one being qualitative in form and the other quantitative.
They worked extremely hard in collating the results at speed and presenting them in a visual display, ready for a visit from a group of representatives from local conservation and wildlife charities.
They presented their findings to the visitors, both in an informal chat around their displays, and a more formal Q&A panel style discussion.
Through this project they have learnt a variety of skills, including data collection and presentation, and been taken way out of their comfort zone in developing their public speaking skills.
This project was a huge challenge and the pupils rose to it admirably. Many thanks to our visitors for coming along to enable our pupils to share their findings with you.
Last week, our Year 10 students enjoyed an exciting and informative day at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), designed to give them a deeper insight into studying creative subjects at university.
The students went on a campus tour, where they explored a range of course areas including Graphic Design, Photography, and Special Effects Make-Up. They also took part in two interactive workshops: one focused on student budgeting and the other challenged them to design their own university from scratch.
YouTube Kids promises a safe, child-centric experience with colourful visuals, age-filtered content, and robust parental controls. Designed to appeal to younger viewers, the app has grown rapidly, being used by tens of millions of children worldwide. But is it as safe as it seems?
Despite YouTube Kids’ safeguards, reports have highlighted worrying issues, such as inappropriate content slipping through filters, subtle advertising, and the use of manipulative design to keep children engaged. Our guide explores how to navigate these pitfalls, offering practical advice for making sure children get the most from the platform – without the risks.
As part of our behaviour policy, in every lesson, each student is given a score. Students receiving a 7 have exceeded expectations for the lesson. The following week, the names of the students will be compiled, and they will each receive 7 house points. Shortly after this, they will be presented with their Super 7 wristband which provides them with:
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This free guide explores the risks and rewards of children using generative AI tools, highlighting dangers such as misinformation, privacy breaches, and reduced critical thinking, while offering essential tips for safe, positive use.
As part of our behaviour policy, in every lesson, each student is given a score. Students receiving a 7 have exceeded expectations for the lesson. The following week, the names of the students will be compiled, and they will each receive 7 house points. Shortly after this, they will be presented with their Super 7 wristband which provides them with:
students make ‘exceptional’ progress and conduct themselves ‘exceptionally well’…
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