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Message from the Principal
At Brockington, the Summer Term certainly reflects our college motto, „Learning to Live Life to The Full‟. We are building towards a whole-range of activities and events that sum up the essence of what we feel to be our purpose.
On the academic front, all pupils are currently working
towards their final National Curriculum and Attitude to
Learning Levels that reflect their performance over the
academic year. For the Year 9 pupils, these levels will be
forwarded to their Upper School and will help to determine
the classes in which they are placed. Early indications are
that, as a college, we have had a terrific year in terms of
progress and performance across all subjects. One example
of this is the Year 9 Design and Technology GCSE module
indicators which point towards 50% of Year 9 pupils gaining
A* - C accreditation, with many pupils gaining A/A* grades.
This is an amazing achievement for Year 9 pupils (and their
members of staff), with two further years ahead of them at
GCSE level. Not to be outdone, Year 7 and Year 8 levels are
also very impressive and what they could achieve, with
continued hard work, by the end of Year 9 is very exciting.
From an extra-curricular viewpoint, there are so many opportunities provided by the staff that it is impossible to mention them all. I should mention the very successful college orchestra tour to Paris led by Mrs Shaw and supported by Mrs Goddard and Mr Fraser. There were so many positive comments made by members of the public and the staff themselves to the extent that one member of staff, who is a veteran of Brockington trips and residentials commented, “It was the best trip that I have ever been on and a pleasure to be with the pupils.” On the sporting front, the Year 7 Boys football team completed their unbeaten South Leicestershire League season and lifted the trophy. Currently, pupils from all year groups are competing in an array of athletics competitions and giving their best for the cause. Moving to drama and singing, the cast of the school production „The Little Shop of Horrors‟ are putting in the hours towards the two performances on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 June, which we hope you will support.
On the spiritual front, we would be delighted if you can join
us for a service to celebrate 200 years of Church of England
Schools. This will take place in the College Hall on Thursday
Dear Parents/Carers and Friends of the College,
9 June from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm and will feature
performances by several pupils.
Finally, we are building towards a variety of celebrations at
the end of the academic year. There will be reward trips
for all Year Groups, an opportunity for Year 8 to visit
Lutterworth College, the College Sports Day and of course
recognition and celebration for our current Year 9 as they
prepare to leave the college. I know that Miss Lewis is
already moving at pace to complete the Year 9 Yearbook
and that Mrs Dobbins has preparations well in hand for
Commemoration Evening, not to mention the Year 9
Prom.
Dates for Your Diary
Year 7 Consultation Evenings: Band 1: Monday 6 June 2011 (BROCT) Band 2: Wednesday 8 June 2011 (KINGL) Behaviour for Learning (Reward Trips) Year 9 Wednesday 29 June 2011 Year 8 Tuesday 12 July 2011 Year 7 Tuesday 12 July 2011 Year 9 “Prom” (Invitation only): Friday 1 July 2011 Year 9 Commemoration Evening: Wednesday 6 July 2011 (7.00 pm) Year 7 (2011/2012) Welcome Day/Evening Monday 11 July 2011 Year 9 Induction Days at Lutterworth College
Monday 11 July to Wednesday 13 July 2011
May 2011 Bulletin 1
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BROCKINGTON MATTERS
May 2011 Bulletin 2
HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2010-2011 Summer Term 2011 Mid-term break: 30 May to 3 June 2011 School closes: 14 July 2011
BROCKINGTON NEWS
Extra Bank Holiday 2011
Please be aware that college will be closed on Friday 15 July 2011 for the extra Bank Holiday in lieu of the Royal Wedding Bank Holiday. As we were on Easter holiday during the day of the Royal Wedding (Friday 29 April), we were originally granted a Bank Holiday on Tuesday 3 May. However, the majority of schools in our area decided to open on Tuesday 3 May and close on Friday 15 July instead so that pupil preparation for exams was not compromised. In an attempt to help as many parents as possible, with children at local schools, we also opened on Tuesday 3 May and will therefore be closed on Friday 15 July.
School Catering
Baguette Bar Starting Monday 6 June
Curry Bar The new curry bar has been
launched, there will
be a different selection of curries
each week
From Korma Madras
School Catering
Fruit week
Week commencing:
Monday 20 June to
Friday 24 June 2011
Fruit served all week— try
something new!
NO CAKES AND BISCUITS WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Fruit 5-a-day
Help your Body
Skin, eyes, teeth, bones, intestines, heart, hair, healing, detox/
liver, cancer preventing, blood, circulation/cholesterol reducing,
disinfectant/cleansing wounds and sores
Eat 5 portions of
fruit and vegetables a
day. Fresh, frozen,
dried, juiced or tinned—
they all count!
Lutterworth College Year 10
Uniform Change
Lutterworth College is consulting with Year 9
parents on uniform changes. Please visit
www.lc.leics.sch.uk to have your say.
As part of Lutterworth College’s continued drive to
raise attainment, achievement and promote an
outstanding ethos, we are currently consulting school
stakeholders to find out views on school uniform.
All Lutterworth college students in years 10 and 11
currently have a uniform. We feel that the existing
guidelines for uniform allows some students to ‘bend
the rules’ on what is acceptable. We therefore feel
that this uniform may no longer be as relevant as
when it was introduced several years ago.
Proposed changes would be designed to promote the
school house system, reduce the ambiguity in what
students can wear as well as giving students a sense of
belonging in what can appear to be a very big school.
Your help in completing this questionnaire is greatly
appreciated and we will use the results of these
findings in the continuing consultation for this
proposed change. Please visit http://
www.itslearning.com/test/r.aspx?XS=ysaggstttggg to
complete the survey.
May 2011 Bulletin 3
Enter Get Set to exercise
your taste buds Enter Get Set’s latest competition and you could make history!
Imagine how proud you’d be if a meal you’d thought of was actually served to the athletes during the London 2012
Games! This is your chance to make it happen. Collect entry details from Mrs Clarke, submit your recipe ideas, including
a list of ingredients which are healthy and well balanced nutritionally. The recipe can be for a starter, main course or
dessert – not all three courses please. Complete entry form before 6 June and return to Mrs Clarke.
Short listed entrants will be invited to London to meet with the Chefs for 2012 and winning meals will be available
within the Olympic Village.
Year 8 do SUSHI. As part of their enrichment day a number of Year 8 students came to the food room
and made a variety of sushi dishes. The Firecracker rice was a favourite, though everybody enjoyed the rolling
techniques. After the Sushi had been made the class sat down to eat with chopsticks.
MONTHLY MATHS CHALLENGE!
Congratulations to Daniel Carnegie-Wilson (8G) and Jake Theobald (7G). Daniel won the Maths Challenge for March, with his correct entry to the Mind Bender challenge, whilst Jake won April‟s challenge for his Creative entry. This month‟s challenge has been themed around the FA Cup – Good Luck!
WANTED More containers/biscuit tins
needed.
(No more plastic bags please)
Thank you Mrs F Clarke
Brockington Masterchef (Thursday 19 May 2011)
Ten pupils from Brockington College competed in the Brockington Masterchef Competition on Thursday
19 May. The standard of cooking and presentation was exceptional.
The ten competitors were:- Kiera Cooper (7B) Alice Hogan (7R) Baylea Kemble–Creed (7N) = First Place Poppy Brailsford (8R) Saskia Adams (8R) Lauren Freeman (8K) Josh Sykes (9I) Shaun Bradshaw (9G) = Second Place George Stone (9I) = Third Place Ben Warrington (9I)
Well done to everyone who entered
May 2011 Bulletin 4
Music News Musical Instrument Examinations Good luck to everyone taking an exam this term. Remember to let us know your results so that we can celebrate with you. Musical Instrument Lessons We offer lessons on a wide variety of musical instruments at Brockington College. If your child would like to start playing a musical instrument, then please see Mrs Shaw for information and an application form. The charges for instrumental lessons through Arts in Education for the year 2011/12 are detailed below:
Lessons are available in the following instruments. There are special offer prices for the instruments in bold type:
If you‟d like to order guitar lessons, then please call Mr Dave Jobson directly on 0116 292 0622 or 07948 402728. Brockington College Orchestra Paris Visit – 16 -18 May 2011 On Monday 16 May 2011, 32 pupils who play in the Brockington College Orchestra set off for Paris in their first ever performance tour. We had a fantastic time! The weather was great and the activities we did there were brilliant. We had an hour boat ride along the River Seine to take in the amazing sights that Paris has to offer and had time at the Eiffel Tower. We spent a day in the Disneyland Park and visited the Music Museum at the Paris Conservatoire. Our performance was at our hotel to an audience of around sixty people! The orchestra played very well and received many comments from people listening about how fabulous they were. Well done everyone! You were a pleasure to take away and we‟re already planning for next year! Performance dates „Little Shop of Horrors‟ – Our summer production of 2011! Performances 27 and 28 June 2011, 7.00 pm-9.15 pm at Brockington College. Tickets will be on sale the week beginning 13 June. Music Clubs this term
Individual lessons Group lessons
20 mins £11.40 3/4 Pupils – 30 minutes £5.95 per child
30 mins £16.70 2 Pupils – 20 minutes £5.95 per child
2 Pupils – 30 minutes £8.65 per child
Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Other
Violin Flute Cornet Percussion – orchestral
Sitar
Viola Oboe Trumpet Drum kit Tabla
Cello Clarinet French horn Steel pans Voice
Double bass Bassoon Trombone Keyboard
Classical guitar Recorder Tenor horn
Bass guitar Euphonium
Harp Tuba
Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1.00-1.30 pm „Little Shop‟ songs
„Little Shop‟ songs
„Little Shop‟ songs
Rock Groups
„Little Shop‟ songs
Rock Groups
Rock Groups
3.30-4.30 pm „Little Shop‟ drama
Rock Groups
Rock Groups Rock Groups Orchestra
May 2011 Bulletin 5
Here are the Star Achievers and Rising Stars for this half term in English. There were many worthy nominees.
Keep up the hard work, it could be you next time! The English Department
STAR ACHIEVERS Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Band 1 Katie Prime Jamie Fleming Matt Bezzano
Band 2 Karina Shah Christopher Winterton Georgia Woods
RISING STAR Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Band 1 Imogen Sutton George Heath Shanice Taylor
Band 2 Harry Peake Emma Mitchell Connie Taylor
As part of active citizenship here at Brockington, students are
encouraged to arrange and participate in an activity for the benefit of
others.
Our tutor group decided to raise funds for the charity LOROS through
two sponsored events – a sponsored silence, and a sponsored run, both
taking place on 12 May .
Students
completing
the run
were given
30 minutes
to run or
walk around
the school
running
track as
many times as possible. Students taking part in the
silence could not talk during the school day, with only three “chances”.
Students are collecting their sponsorship monies between now and half term, enabling
us to give our total raised to LOROS in June.
On behalf of 7G, thank you for your support.
May 2011 Bulletin 6
BROCKINGTON CURRICULUM
Year 7 Rugby Tournament Report
On 30 March 2011, the Year 7 Brockington rugby team travelled off to Loughborough
RFC to compete in a County Rugby tournament. There were 18 teams participating. The
first match was against Hastings. The opposition was one try up at half time. They scored again in the
second half before Cameron Yates went in to score our only try. Hastings won 10-5.
Next Brockington went on to play Soar Valley and came away with a 20-0 win. Brockington then
proceeded into the next round and encountered Castle Donington. Mitchel Sandikci was our only try
scorer. It was a tough game and as a result it ended up 5-5.
The next game was against English Martyrs. This was a game Brockington had to win with a comfortable
margin. Brockington won 10-0 with tries from George Escott and Cameron Yates. However it wasn‟t
enough to proceed to the final as Castle Donnington beat English Martyrs 15 – 5. Although we had the
same number of points and were joint winners of the group we had scored 1 less try overall and Castle
Donnington went through to the final.
Man of the match went to Mitchel Sandikci and Cameron Yates.
Everyone gave 100% and everyone should feel proud!
George Escott (Captain Year 7 Rugby Team)
E S Orton Rugby Tournament at Lancaster Boys 7 April 2011
The Year 8 team finished 5th out of 9 teams in this annual tournament held at The
Lancaster School.
In our first game we played Ashby Ivanhoe and drew 10 – 10. James Lee and James Taggar with 2
brilliant tries. In our second match against Soar Valley. We cruised to an easy 25 – 0 win with tries
from James Lee (3), Fabian Jackson and Aaron Geary. Despite this, Ashby proceeded to the top 3 by
scoring the first try in our match. We were left to contest 4th, 5th and 6th positions.
In our next match we scored 4 times to beat English Martyrs and then narrowly lost to Market
Bosworth 12 – 10. The prolific try scorer James Lee scoring both of them.
The Player of the tournament was Ollie Slingsby.
A very impressive team performance on a lovely hot April day.
Rugby Results
7 April 2011 Friendly against Thomas Estley
Lost 25 – 10
Netball Results Year 8 netball beat
Manor High School (9 - 2)
(Player of the match Charlotte Dickinson)
May 2011 Bulletin 7
County Indoor Athletics Finals
Well done to the following pupils who represented
Blaby and Harborough at the County Indoor Athletics
finals. Some fantastic performances on display.
Well done all of you.
Alice Porter
Lucy Ashmore
Zoe Tildesley
Elise Sibbick
Katherine Toome
Isabella Rose
Hannah Franks
Lottie Bozon
Lauren Freeman
Lucy Griffith
Paige Rowell
Emily Turlington
Georgia-May Dobson
Miranda Lane
Elodie Stoker
Callum Franks
Aston King
Jack Bonken
Adam Daybell
Tommy Wood
Mitchel Sandikci
Brockington pupils seeking to
qualify for Champions League Final
Bethan Greasley (8N), Rhiannon Greasley (8T) and Kim
Taylor (8N), all representing Oadby and Wigston
Starlets Girls Football Team, have qualified for the
finals of the Adidas Youth Football Tournament on 26
and 27 May.
If the team wins this National Tournament, then the
pupils will all be rewarded with a ticket to watch the
UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium on
Wednesday 28 May.
We wish them the best of luck in the tournament!
Swimming
(Leicestershire County
Age groups)
12 Pupils from Brockington
College took part in the County
Championships held at Lougborough University and
Braunstone swimming pools over 3 weekends in
March. All pupils performed remarkably well and
achieved many personal best times.
In the 12 year old boys section, Lewis Thickpenny
who achieved a National qualifying time for the
breast stroke last year, finished 4th and Jack
Bonken secured a top 10 position taking 9th place
overall.
In the 13 year old age group, Alex Gregory finished
18th despite being plagued with injuries that have
affected his training. In the 14 year old age group,
Derry Foran took part in the final weekend races
and produced a speedy 26.12 seconds for the
50metres freestyle.
In the 11 year old girls section, Lucy Griffith
finished 41st. The strongest age group was the 12
year old girls where 4 swimmers made the top 15
out of 50 who took part. Zoe Tildesley led the way
with 4th, Megan Fairhurst 5th, Joy Willett 10th and
Lauren Postlewaite 14th.
In the 13 year old girls section, Lucy Ashmore
finished 19th.
In the 14 year old age group Melissa Griffith
achieved good times in the 50m fly and 100 m
Individual Medley and Aimee Loomes swam strongly
in the 200 m Butterfly event.
Congratulations to all the swimmers who took part
in this competition.
Leicester Tigers
Congratulations to James Lee (8K) who
has been selected for the Tigers „elite
players development group‟ (EPDG)
for rugby.
May 2011 Bulletin 8
7 A Side Tournament
The following pupils took part in a 7 a side
tournament held on 13 May at Brockington
College. The girls worked hard against good
oppositions and made good progress with each
game.
We entered two teams and Team 1 finished sixth
and Team 2 finished third.
Well done to the girls.
Nicole Peach
Ellie Cowe
Lauren Freeman
Lara Henry
Kiera Cooper
Phoebe Lewis
Lottie Bozon
Niamh Higgins
Fran Sharman
Hannah Walton
Lucy Ward
Hope Fergus
Alice Porter
Kim Taylor
Shannon Marvin
Saffron Lane
Well done to all those who took part in the
friendly competition at Saffron Lane on 11 May .
Competing schools were Brockington, Kibworth,
Leicester High School, Lancaster School and
Leicester Grammar School.
There were some fantastic performances
throughout the teams. A special mention to the
following who won their events:
Lucy Griffith year 7- 1500 m
Alice Porter year 8- 1500 m
Aimee Loomes year 9 - 1500 m
Ellie Cowe year 7- 800 m
Hannah Franks year 7 – 100 m
Georgia May Dobson year 7 – High Jump
Isabelle Drinkwater year 9 - Javelin
Cheerleading Competition
The following
pupils took
part in the
Blaby and
Harborough
Key Stage 3
Cheerleading
competition at
the beginning
of May. They have been attending cheerleading
sessions every week at Brockington College. The
funding has
been available
through the
“Sport
Unlimited”
scheme. Their
hard work and
determination
paid off
during the
competition when their fantastic routine saw them
being crowned Champions.
A massive well done
to all the girls.
Bethany Walker (7R)
Amy Johnson (7R)
Hannah Franks (7K)
Ellie Marfleet (7K)
Erin Hall (7K)
Megan Fletcher (7K)
Edan Pickering (7B)
Chloe Balhatchet (7N)
Alicia Kinally (7L)
Amarni Christopher (7B)
May 2011 Bulletin 9
Wells Sports Foundation Ambassador
pays visit to Brockington College
On Thursday 7 April, Wells Sports Foundation
Ambassador and Olympic Triathlon hopeful, Mark
Buckingham, visited Brockington College to give students
an insight into the life of an elite level athlete.
Mark, who is a full time triathlete based at Loughborough
University, visited the College to work with a selected
group of 120 Year 7 children (11-12 years old). Mark led
a physical activity session which involved the students
carrying out the transitions of a triathlon in a fun team
led activity workshop. Mark then went on to talk to the
group about how he got into sport, his transfer from
running to triathlon and his experiences as a full-time
triathlete including his training and diet.
Twenty-five year old Mark became part of the trigold
talent identification scheme in 2010 – the sporting X
Factor style scheme which fast tracks runners into
triathlon and is entirely funded by Wells Sports Foundation Chairman, Barrie Wells. Whilst abroad last summer, he
won his first triathlon 'Escape to Miami' by more than 5 minutes showing huge potential even before starting the
trigold programme and very recently claimed bronze at the National Decathlon Championships.
Mark commented, “Through my role as a Wells Sports Foundation Ambassador, I want to inspire children and help
them realise their potential. I would like to encourage these kids to identify with me, showing them that trying out
lots of different activities is the best way to do this. With the 2012 Olympics nearly a year away too, it is
important to promote how kids can get involved and Brockington College is specifically building lots of little
activities and schemes in order to do so, so it‟s great to be involved.”
The Wells Sports Foundation, whose Patron is World Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis, has been set up by Barrie
Wells to encourage greater participation of young people in sports. Through the Foundations Athletes 4 Schools
Scheme, schools and other various community organisations can apply for a visit from one of the 17 world class
athletes Barrie Wells is privately funding to aid their 2012 Olympic potential, who visit worthwhile grassroots
sports events to promote the many benefits of physical activity and to inspire more young people to get active.
Barrie commented. “Leicester is a massive hub for sport and we are proud to be able to support the great work
being done to contribute to a legacy of sport for the area. The Foundation has 6 Ambassadors based in
Loughborough, so the Athletes 4 Schools Scheme is really prominent in the Leicestershire and Rutland area. Our
Ambassadors are keen to get stuck into a range of events within as many schools as possible across the area,
particularly events that drive the values of the 2012 legacy into the classroom.”
Wells Sports Foundation
The Wells Sports Foundation has been set up by Barrie Wells to encourage greater participation of young people in
sports. Schools and other community organisations can apply for a visit from one of the 17 world class athletes in
various parts of the UK that Barrie Wells is privately funding to aid their 2012 Olympic potential. The athletes will
then visit worthwhile grassroots sports events to promote the many benefits of physical activity and to help young
people realise their sporting potential.
For further information visit: www.wellssportsfoundation.org
May 2011 Bulletin 10
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY & ECO SCHOOLS
Bird boxes
The Brockington Eco Warrior pupils attended after school workshops to build a number of bird boxes to be used in the school grounds. It is part of a national initiative to involve school children in activities to help the local environment. This project was part of bird box week.
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
May 2011 Bulletin 11
Kenya 2012 As the Kenya 2012 trip draws ever closer, the team are well under way with their
fundraising and preparations. The first team building session was a huge success. The
Team was split into three groups, each were given the task to create an advert to raise
awareness of the Kash4Kenya project. Each group were given a different format in which
to create their advert (e-magazine, TV & Radio). The groups worked together well, assigning roles, each taking
their turn at leading sections of the session and completing tasks co-operatively. They produced some fantastic
pieces of work, which can be viewed on our new website: www.kash4kenya.com, you can also find out up to date
information about the project, our activities and the fundraising taking place.
Over the next 11 months the team have the huge task of raising £40,000 to enable them to travel and complete
vital building and renovation work within our two twinned schools, Mtwapa Academy and Sagail Nursery. They are
currently standing at around £2,000 raised so far and have lots of ideas and plans for the coming months to take
them ever closer to their target. The team have secured a huge amount of support from Asda for the project and
look forward to working with them on various projects over the coming months. Their support will not only help
the team to raise awareness of the project, but will also give them opportunity for lots of money to be raised!
If you see the Kash4Kenya Team out in the community please continue to support us. For more information or if
you think you can help us in our fundraising efforts please contact us at [email protected] or visit
our website at www.kash4kenya.com
Meal Aid The „Meal Aid‟ project is going well, so far we have raised £550.00 which pays for 15 students at Sagail Nursery
School in Mombasa to have food provided for them every day at school. This is in essence the only meal they will
eat within a day. This is a really important project and so we need to make sure we keep up our efforts to make
sure the project can continue. Make sure you ask the canteen staff to „Meal Aid‟ your purchases at break and
lunch, every 2p donated counts!
We also have our alternative gift vouchers. Vouchers cost £1.00, you also receive an information certificate
outlining what the project is. The whole amount of the money donated goes directly to the „Meal Aid‟ Fund, and
your money really does make a difference. The vouchers are available all year round and make a nice alternative
present! For more information contact the school office or email at [email protected].
Year 7
Josh Burton 7C
Leah Fairgrieve 7O
Alice Murphy 7R
Melissa Saunders 7B
Ryan Rathbone 7L
Katie Houseman 7N
Samuel Ingham 7G
Sarah Kelly 7L
Year 8
Heidi Gunby 8C
Adam Green 8O
Megan Hamill 8T
Oliver Slingsby 8T
Natasha Pritchard 8N
Isabel Eastwood 8L
Jennifer Lees 8K
Mollie Stone 8L
Year 9
Chanay Tuckley 9O
Alice Warner 9C
Taijan Patel 9B
Nicole Johnson 9T
Connor Lunt 9I
Jack Jepson 9N
Perry Hall 9G
Emily Williams 9K
Merit Draw
Congratulations to all the pupils who were successful in the Merit Draw this term
May 2011 Bulletin 12
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR PUPILS SCHEME ARRANGED WITH ZURICH MUNICIPAL INSURANCE CO.
It is often assumed by parents that if an accident occurs at school, the school can be held responsible and that financial compensation will therefore be made. It cannot be emphasised too strongly that the liability of the school is strictly limited to cases where there is proven evidence of negligence. In the vast majority of cases, the injuries sustained are minor and the circumstances of the accident will reveal no evidence at all of negligence on the part of the school. There are, however, some accidents which can have long term consequences or result in some form of permanent disability but still without any evidence of negligence on the part of the school. The advantage of a personal accident policy therefore, is that whilst in no way preventing further action to seek damages in cases where negligence is alleged, payments under the policy are made on the basis of the injuries sustained and are not conditional on proving liability. In order to provide parents with the opportunity of arranging appropriate insurance cover at a very competitive cost, the Local Authority has arranged a scheme with Zurich Municipal Insurance Co. at a cost of only £12.00 per year (including tax and administration). The policy runs from 1 September to 31 August of the ensuing year and provides cover for 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and so is not limited to just when children are at school. If you are interested in arranging such cover for your child, Summary of Cover Sheets and Application Forms can be obtained from the school . Completed forms should then be returned to the school accompanied by a cheque for £12.00 made payable to the school. Confirmation of cover together with a copy of the full policy will subsequently be forwarded to you by Insurance Team via the school. Please note that if you wish to arrange cover for your child but he/she is transferring to another school from September, it will be necessary to make contact with the new school/college to make the necessary arrangements, assuming that the school is participating in the scheme.
Welcome! From this term Brockington College welcomes James Dawson, our new personal advisor from Connexions Leicestershire. Connexions Leicester Shire is commissioned by Leicester City and Leicestershire
County Council to deliver the Connexions Service across the city and county. They deliver information, advice and impartial guidance to young people aged between 13 and 19 (and up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities). James will be in school in from:- 9.00 am -12:40 pm every Tuesday (Week 1). Please let your form tutor or Year Achievement Co-ordinator know if you
would like an appointment to talk to James, or alternatively you can email James at:
[email protected] with any questions or concerns you might have.
Food Technology - Ingredients Lists All Recipe PowerPoints are now on the school website. Students are informed by
their diaries what they will be cooking during each of their lessons. There is also a
board listing cooking dates on the Food Technology room window.
May 2011 Bulletin 13
Brockington College’s Artificial Grass Pitch
Our full size 3G pitch can be used for football and training for a range of sports and is fully floodlit
and covered by CCTV. The rubber crumb pitch is available to hire any evening of the week, (where
spaces in the timetable permit) for casual pay and play use, as well as weekly team training. The pitch
can be hired by the third or in its entirety, (our thirds are approximately three times the size of
some operators‟ small sided pitches). We also hire out the facility on Saturday and Sunday too if you
need a surface that won‟t get muddy in winter! Whether you want a pitch for a one off football game
or need a pitch to train on a weekly basis, we offer competitive prices and a state of the art playing
surface to suit your sporting needs.
For more information, please contact Steve Buck ([email protected]) or 0116 286 3722 for availability and prices.
Artificial Grass Pitch Sponsors are:-
Narborough & Littlethorpe Action Group Parents and Friends of Brockington College
Adult Learning at
Brockington
We offer a variety of daytime and evening classes for
adults in the following curriculum areas: Arts, Care &
Vocational, Sports, Languages, Skills for Life and IT.
If you are interested in joining a course, or would like
some more information or advice on courses throughout
the county, please do not hesitate to contact the Central
Enrolment Team:
Freephone 0800 988 0308
Have a look at the Leicestershire Adult Learning Website:
www.leics.gov.uk/golearn
Up to 100% discount for those in receipt of benefits –
please ring for further information.
HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2011-2012 Autumn Term 2011 School opens: 1 September 2011 Mid-term break: 17 to 21 October 2011 School closes: 22 December 2011
Spring Term 2012 School opens: 9 January 2012 Mid-term break: 13 to 17 February 2012 School closes: 30 March 2012
Summer Term 2012 School opens: 16 April 2012 May Day: 7 May 2012 Mid-term break: 1 June to 8 June 2012
(Note change of half-term date) School closes: 13 July 2012
May 2011 Bulletin 14
BROCKINGTON COMMUNITY
Sainsbury’s Active
Kids 2011 Once again the school is collecting
„Sainsbury‟s Active Kids‟ vouchers.
There is a collection box in the main school Reception.
The campaign runs from Wednesday 9 February to
Tuesday 31 May 2011.
Last year the school did really well and was able to
order several extra items for the PE Department. So,
don‟t forget to bring them in!
Vouchers
2011
Well done to all
those who
handed in Tesco Vouchers. We are just in the process
of counting them all up and sorting out the order.
A hugh thank you to all those who donated their
vouchers.
What is the BB19 bus:-
The bus will provide facilities so that the Police and Youth Work Team can work with young people anywhere with or without a youth centre nearby. The mobility of the team means that it can respond easily to reports of anti social behavior. Police, Fire and Youth Offending services will be able to make use of the bus as well as the council’s benefits, housing, environmental health and sports development teams. The bus is kitted out with media equipment including computers, a flat screen TV, gaming consoles and DJ equipment. The detached youth work project aims to work in remote rural areas with vulnerable young people primarily aged between 11yrs-19yrs. The mobile youth project works with other organisations that work with young people. The purple bus will be used to take advice on sexual health, smoking, drugs, alcohol, bullying and anti-social behaviour to youngsters across Blaby district. The bus will be used for a range of activities including sport and support and discussions around relevant issues.
May 2011 Bulletin 15
May 2011 Bulletin 16
Living with Teenagers’
Course
There is a 'Living with Teenagers' course run by Fun and Families
starting on Monday 6 June 2012 at Blaby
Scout HQ from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
If there are any parents you think
would benefit please contact Thure on 0116 223 4254.
Transport is available.
Brockington College –
Cycle Use Rules We are currently reviewing all applications for Bike permits and would like to remind pupils
who are issued a permit are required to abide by the following rules:
1. Dismount bike when on the school site (no riding on school property).
2. Always have a lock for your bike and use it.
3. Always ensure your bike is in good repair (has working front and rear brakes, fully inflated tyres with tread
and reflectors).
4. Only bikes are allowed on site. (No scooters, skateboards, rollerblades etc).
5. Always follow the Highway Code when travelling to school. This includes:
Riding safely and sensibly
Stopping at traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and stopping for school crossing patrol
officers
Not weaving in and out of traffic
Not putting pedestrians in danger by riding on crowded pavements
6. Always follow instructions given by school staff regarding bike use on site.
7. Pupils must have their pass available for inspection at all times.
Consequences
Pupils who fail to follow the above rules will receive 3 points each time a rule is not complied
with.
If a pupil receives 12 points in a year their pass will be revoked (withdrawn) and they will get a
bike ban.
Each year there will be a fresh start, however if a pupil receives 2 bans they will be ineligible (not allowed) to apply
for another permit.
May 2011 Bulletin 17
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 2011
Activity
Age Day / Time
Location Contact Information
Mask Mania Act, Dance, Create and have fun with Masks.
5 years and up
Monday 25 July – Friday 29 July 9.00 am-3.00 pm
Brockington College, Enderby
Jane Buchanan, 2-b Productions [email protected]
0774 773 8939
A fun-filled creative week of acting, dancing and crafts working with masks for a performance on the last day. £45.00 per week for the first child in a family and any additional siblings £35.00 per week.
The Dracula Rock Show by Malcolm Sircom. A Show in a Week
10 years and up
Monday 1 August- Friday 5 August 9.00 am-3.00 pm
Brockington College, Enderby
Jane Buchanan, 2-b Productions [email protected]
0774 773 8939
Join the 2-b team in staging this high energy and comical show in a WEEK! There‟ll be plenty to keep you busy! £45.00 per week for the first child in a family and any additional siblings £35.00 per week.
Summer Multi-sports and Dance Football and Fitness
5 – 14 years
Monday 18July – Friday 31 August 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Brockington College, Enderby
Football and Fitness www.footballandfitness.co.uk
0773 892 0229.
Fun and enjoyment with excellent coaching in many sports and games - football, cricket, tennis, tag rugby, bench-ball, dodge-ball, dancing, gymnastics and more. Cost £10.00 per day or £45.00 per week, siblings half price, discounts for multiple weeks.
Children‟s Holiday Club
5 – 14 years (from 4 years if at school)
Monday 18 July – Friday 26 August 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Early Riser 8.00 am – 9.00 am (£1.00). Late Leaver 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm (£1.00)
The Pavilion, Sportsfield Lane, Huncote
Clare Smith 0116 272 7701 Pavilion Reception 0116 275 0246
A varied and flexible club offering a wide range of Multi Sports, Arts and Craft Activities. £10.00 a day (9.00 am-4.00pm) discount for siblings and full week bookings.
May 2011 Bulletin 18
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 2011
Activity
Age Day / Time Location Contact Information
Honey Bees Holiday Club Themed weeks throughout the summer.
From 3 years to 11+ years everyone welcome
Monday 18 July to Wednesday 31 August. We are open weekdays except Bank Holidays from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm
Honey Bees Holiday Club. Danemill School, Townsend Road, Enderby
Tel: 07969 592617 or email [email protected]
Children may be booked in from a few hours a day to a full day, from 1 day a week to 5 days or as and when needed. We offer a variety of sessions and competitive prices to support parent/carer needs.
„Mission Rescue‟ Enderby Churches Holiday Bible Club
5-11 years Monday 8 to Friday 12 August 2011 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby
To book a place, please contact Sylvia Boyall on 07756 232697 or [email protected]
£1.00 per child per day. Activities to include crafts, Bible stories, drama, games and songs with light refreshments.
Once upon a time... Fairy tales, myths and legends Mixit!11
5 years and up
Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August
Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, Kirby Muxloe
Jane Buchanan 2-b Productions [email protected] 0774 773 8939
Always a fantastic week for kids of 5 years to 17 years! We shall create, with everyone involved, our own show about myths, stories, fairytales and legends to be performed in the Village Hall on Friday evening. Mixit! 11 t-shirt included. £65.00 per week for the first child in a family and £60.00 each for any additional siblings.
Drama Skills A Play in a Week
14-19 years
Monday 18 to Friday 22 July Monday 25 to Friday 29 July Monday to Thursday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm/Friday 10.00 am to 7.00 pm (Performance 6.00 pm)
Knighton Fields Centre, Herrick Road, Leicester
Jane Towers 07891 167305 jane [email protected]
Singing, dancing, sign language and acting. Devise, rehearse and perform a new play written and acted by you! Cost £60.00.
For further details contact: Angela Skelton on 0754 914 5613 or [email protected]