Similarly to last week, you may remember the deluge of rain that we had on Monday. Whilst most of us were indoors, Mr. Woodward and his Forest School group trudged towards the woodland area. Two hours later they emerged soaked but elated as, despite the conditions, they’d made fire!
Fieldwork was at the fore this week, as Mrs. Gomersal reports, ‘The GCSE Geographers were treated to a spot of sunshine in Hornsea this week. Students collected data for their physical geography study investigating whether Hard Engineering is effective in Hornsea. They compiled data from ‘Groyne drop height surveys’ and drew field sketches to show evidence of slumping along the rapidly eroding Holderness coastline. All of the students continued to apply our school values by being ‘respectful’ to the general public and to each other and they were an asset to Boroughbridge High School.’
With around 6 school weeks to go to our Year 10 and 11 Progress Exams, students are getting organised with their revision. To support this, along with revision strategies that are explored in lessons, we’ll be looking at revision in Form Time too along with discussing how to construct a revision timetable. We’re also fully into our preparations, making sure that the Progress Exam timetable is constructed and our invigilators are ready. Talking of which, we’re currently recruiting for invigilators so, if you’re interested please visit www.boroughbridgehigh.com/vacancies/ for more details.
We’re also recruiting for Teaching Assistants at www.boroughbridgehigh.com/vacancies/ Our TAs not only support our students with SEND but also make a huge contribution to our whole school community. To recognise the significant impact of teaching assistants there is a National Teaching Assistants Day each year in September. You can find out more at https://www.nationalteachingassistantsday.co.uk/
There has been much sporting success within and beyond school this week. Alfie Searle and Ashton Farnworth (both in Year 8) played in the Harrogate & Craven District Football match against Accrington Stanley. It is reported that ‘they played fantastically well against the professional academy team. The end result was 6-6, a brilliant achievement as they certainly didn’t make it easy for Accrington Stanley. An exciting game and a great experience for them.’ Well done to both. Our congratulations also go to Imogen Hawkridge in Year 11 who won the Yorkshire Development Champion in Boxing. An impressive achievement indeed.
Meanwhile the Year 8 boys were in action. Mr. Fields reports that ‘The Yr8 boys played at the U13 York City Knights rugby festival hosted at Manor school. The boys displayed some great resilience in their games, learning well from early mistakes. Their final game against Milthorpe was a close encounter finishing 8-4. The boys will continue their rugby journey with the after school practices and look forward to the next tournament early in the new year.’
Following the recent formation of School Council, this morning I met with the Student Body Presidents, Ruby and Matilda who are in Year 11. They shared some excellent suggestions about how we can improve school including more clubs at lunchtime and a Year 7 and 9 extra-curricular noticeboard along with a raft of exciting ideas for fundraising for Children in Need.
A reminder that it’s our Year 5 and 6 Open Evening on Wednesday 9th October. We’ll be closing at 1.30p.m. to prepare for the event and we’re looking forward to welcoming many students back to represent our school.
Have a lovely weekend!