Year 8 have been learning about the process of gelatinisation by making macaroni cheese. They have learnt how to make a roux-based sauce using fat, flour and milk before adding cheese and mixing it into their pasta.
Year 7 have been putting into practice their food safety knowledge about cross-contamination and temperature control by making chicken goujons. They have also learnt some essential practical skills by breading (pane) their chicken and making fresh mayonnaise to serve with it.
In Physical Education this week students have been focussing on their end of term assessment. Year 8 have focussed on the Curriculum Related Expectation - Use of skills and techniques when using a ball to throw, catch, pass, shoot or bounce. Students have used our assessment grids to evaluate their skills and make judgements on the progress made this half term. They have then used this knowledge to give feedback and advice to others in the class.
Year 8 have been superb during basketball lessons this half-term and can now look forward to badminton and rugby after half-term.
Art work
Art homework
Last week, the army visited our school and conducted an assembly for the Year 10 students. This assembly was a great hit with our Year 10 students and many questions were asked throughout!
The visit was career focused and based on the different career pathways and roles related to the army. Our Year 10’s thoroughly enjoyed it!
On Wednesday 18th October we will be hosting the Year 11 Success Fayre. The event is taking place from 5.00pm - 6.30pm and is an informal but important event with the opportunity to speak with Curriculum Leaders about achieving success in the demanding GCSE examinations.
There are no appointments required for this event as the event will be running as a Fayre in the hall. But expect to be here at least 30 minutes. It is recommended to come 5.00pm-5.30pm, 5.30-6.00pm or 6.00-6.30pm. During the evening there will be opportunity to order our recommended Revision Guides that can be purchased through your MCAS account.
Year 11 students have been prepared for this through assemblies and form activities and parents should have all received their email invite last week.
Mixed media art work.
Exceptional pieces of independent work to start the week for Year 9 Biologists #Eagertolearn #LearningJourney #LearningWalk ~AQAbiologyGCSE @ThePennineTrust
Following all the excitement of a super open evening last night, it is back to business around school today with a very focused Friday! #EngagedLearners #Ambition #LearningWalk #Eyeson #Focused.
This afternoon Mrs Eulert, Mr Allen and Mrs Cassells met with a group of twenty Year 11 students to celebrate their academic achievements. It was fantastic to listen to the ambitions of these students who plan to go on to study Sport Science, History, English, Physics and Engineering at University.
