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Friday 20th January 2017
Headteacher Update
Today the world will be watching Donald Trump’s inauguration as he begins his term as the
45th President of the United States of America. He obviously has his supporters otherwise today would
be all about Hilary, but I am not convinced. In fact, I had almost managed to convince myself that he was going
to wait until a crucial moment and say, “Gotcha!”, and then question why the population of the USA had fallen
for his almighty prank of pretending to run for the presidency. He would tell them to go away and educate
themselves regarding politics and start the process of choosing a worthy president (not Hilary). I’m fairly sure that’s
not the case now and he was in it for real. (Although I still think he thought he’d be stopped at the first hurdle).
Anyway, time will tell and the world will watch and hope that the man with the most powerful job in the world gets
it right.
Being a politician was, in the 20th century, and to an extent still is, the domain of the wealthy. Many are in politics
to maintain the status quo whilst others, usually those in opposition to those holding power, get into politics to bring
about change and in some cases revolution.
Nowadays, social media means that more of us feel able to and do comment on the political world. We are not
always well informed, we are often self-centred in our views and yet we have the freedom of speech to express
opinion until the repetitive strain injury in our texting/posting/typing fingers gets too much.
Some celebrities can’t help but comment on the latest political issue or hot potato in the news - Joey Barton,
Russell Brand to name just two. Their celebrity status gives them power. Celebrity culture and those who are
celebrities are often seen as more knowledgeable, important and worthy than those of us not in the celebrity
spotlight.
When I was a child and a teenager there wasn’t really a culture of celebrity and certainly not to the extent there
is now. There was no famous person I wanted to be. (I did have a giant poster, 3 weeks-worth of double page
spreads from the Jackie of David Cassidy on my wall and there were times I wanted to be Marie Osmond and my
hairbrush for a microphone version of Paper Roses is amazing!). Mostly I wanted to be me – yes, a better version of
me. Someone who made my family and teachers proud. I had heroes, David Wilkie (swimmer), Shane Gould
(swimmer), Valerie Singleton (Blue Peter) and Nadia Comaneci (gymnast).
We’ve seen celebrities, Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood and Ronald Reagan all reach
top jobs in American politics. All very successful in their area of expertise pre-politics but elevated in status
because of their previous success and celebrity.
I wonder about the aspirations and ambitions of our children. Do they know what success looks like without the
celebrity tag? If only celebrities are deemed ‘successful’, what is the point in the rest of us trying? Maybe
‘success’ should be more carefully defined and shouldn’t, as it seems to now, equate to wealth, perfect good
looks, fame, and as large a Twitter or Instagram following as possible. Success should be about becoming the
best we can be. It should be about caring for and showing consideration for others who need our care and
consideration. Success is making a positive difference – not necessarily on a global scale but in small everyday
ways.
Time will tell whether or not Donald Trump is a good President. I hope for all our sakes he is great.
For now, let’s encourage our children to strive for fulfilment in its many guises – even in the quiet unassuming
ways.
‘The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers,
restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.’
Dalai Lama
Debbie Smith
20.1.17
Year 9 Options
Following feedback from parents and students at the year 9 subject evening yesterday we have made a slight
change to the food technology course in option block D.
This course will now be the food/cookery level 2 technical qualification (Eduqas Catering & Hospitality Level 2)
If you have already completed or submitted the original form you do not have to give in a new form, you will
automatically be moved to this course.
Please contact Mr Bamford if you have any questions about this change or if this affects your son or daughter’s
option choices.
Yours Sincerely
Mr S Bamford
Assistant Headteacher
Block A Block B Block C Block D
Computing B. Studies Art and Design Art and Design
Visual Communication L2 Drama B. Studies B. Studies
Geography Food/Cookery Computing Citizenship
History French German Food/Cookery
Music Geography Geography Geography
PE IT History Health & Social Care L2
Spanish RE Photography History
Hair and Beauty L2 Science Science Spanish
Hair and Beauty L2 Materials Tech L2 Materials Tech L2
Child Development Travel & Tourism
Duke of Edinburgh
This Saturday, the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Teams ventured forth to practise their navigational skills on
a walk through the Berkshire countryside. The Silver team excelled in their map and compass reading, they
worked very well as a team and showed that they are prepared for their expeditions. The Bronze teams
experienced their first opportunity to follow the pre-planned routes, this provided for an interesting day as there
were occasions that bearings were slightly ignored and a few minutes…hours were added on to the routes.
However they did still work very well as teams and used their common sense to get themselves out of some lost
situations. Well done to all and thank you to all the staff who gave up their Saturday to accompany the trip.
Miss H Maisey
D of E Co-ordinator
Bronze Participants:
Lexie, Lauren and Alicia
Silver participants:
Jade, Chloe, Emily, Martyn, Amy, & Rachel
Bronze Participant:
Nehal Tamang
Year 10 Football
The year 10 football team have started their league campaign with an excellent win over Ranelagh. Sandhurst
fought their way back into the match after a disastrous few minutes where Ranelagh scored two goals.
Continuously working chances on goal, the boys eventually pulled two back before half time. First Brett hit a
lethal strike to complete a fantastic team goal. This was followed by Louis beating the keeper to level the
score at 2-2. Will, Ethan, Kumbi, Luke and Josh dealt with the pressure from Ranelagh in defence, keeping us
firmly in the match. Bryan showed his midfield skills to wrong foot the opposition and set up Louis who was
fouled in the box. A penalty kick for Luke who stepped up to calmly place goal number three into the net.
Connor made a few acrobatic saves in goal before Sandhurst sealed the performance with another team
goal finished off by striker Jamie. Final score, Sandhurst 4 - Ranelagh 2.
The team were: Connor, Kumbi, Will, Ethan, Luke, Josh, Ellis, Bryan, Owen, Louis, Khai, Brett, Luke, Jamie
T.King
PE Subject Leader
Year 7 Citizenship Day
On Wednesday, all of year 7 spent the day working on issues around Bullying and Cyber Safety. They discussed
how it feels to be bullied and came up with anti-bullying strategies. They completed practical workshops and
learnt how to be safe online. An interesting and thought provoking day. Lots of messages came from the day
but the main conclusions from our students were:
1. TALK to an adult when things are not going well or you are unhappy
2. We are ALL prepared to make our school a safe environment for EVERYONE
Mrs C Richardson
Citizenship Subject Leader
Enjoying Success
We are constantly looking for imaginative and creative ways to ensure students are always trying their best and
achieving as well as they can. This is a summary of some of the interventions currently happening in school.
KS3 - Reading Mentors
A group of volunteers from older year groups currently give up one or two tutor periods a week to read with
some year 7 and 8 students. This has proved hugely successful in promoting reading for pleasure and improving
the reading ability of a number of students.
KS3 - Progress Passports
Following every report a small group of students in KS3 who have not yet achieved their target, are provided with
a Progress Passport card. This encourages students to approach their class teachers to get three clear targets in
their focus subjects, which to support their progress towards their target level.
KS3 - After school intervention in English and Maths
After each assessment point a small group of students, who are currently not working at their target level, are
chosen for after school support in English or Maths. The support focuses on the areas that the student needs to
develop in order to improve their level. During the first three sessions areas that need further development are
taught and in the fourth session students are re-tested, so that they are able to see how much they have
progressed.
Year 10 - Rewards Visit
Following every assessment point we identify a group of students that have done particularly well and recognise
this with a fully funded educational trip or visit. Following AP1 Mr Dexter took the highest achieving students to
London for a treasure hunt around some famous sites. Following AP2 we are currently looking at the list of
students who have made the most progress and are planning a visit to a centre where they will have a lecture
on the physics of flying and then get a chance to try indoor skydiving
Year 11 - Study Skills
When we carried out interviews with year 11 students who were not achieving their target grades some of the
students identified a lack of revision skills as a significant barrier to their learning. These students have been using
their tutor times once a week to practice a variety of study skills to help them prepare for their GCSE
examinations.
Year 11 - Study Group
After school every evening a group of about 20 year 11 students meet in the library to complete homework tasks,
independent learning, get help from teachers or complete revision work.
Year 11 Motivation Competition
Some year 11 students have been selected to take part in a competition we are running this term. Staff members
have chosen teams of four who are gaining points for the effort they are making in their lessons. Every two weeks
we will be awarding vouchers and a trophy for the winning team that fortnight. The team leaders are highly
competitive and are instilling the same spirit in their teams.
Year 11 - Prom Points
The year 11 prom is obviously a major social event every year that all year 11 students are invited to.
In order to harness the enthusiasm the students have to attend this event we are again running the prom points
competition. Students receive 1 prom point every time they achieve their target grade on a PPE, an AP report or
a piece of controlled assessment. In addition students can earn a prom point for doing an hour of extra work or
revision.
Examples of tasks that will earn prom points that have been suggested by departments are
listed below. Any student who works hard and puts in a reasonable amount of effort will easily accrue
enough points to ensure they are able to attend this wonderful event.
These are tasks that have been set by departments to ensure students know how to earn prom points.
Subject Task
English Produce a revision guide/summary notes of the play or text they are
studying.
1 point per
section.
Maths There is a revision Google Classroom (Class code: 53qyyh)
Science Access the past exam questions on the google classroom page, mark the
work and post your score on the google classroom.
1 point
Languages 1. Improve Controlled Assessment Grades by putting in one hour of
extra work either at home or at school or both
2. Practice past Listening and Reading papers- give them in and see
improvement in marks
1 point
1 point
Geography Download an exam paper from the Google SDC in the KS4 Geography
section, complete the paper and pass back to the Geography teacher.
1 point
Art Look back at previous work, complete all Even Better Ifs . . . (EBIs). Bring this
to the attention of your art teacher.
Catering Using the full syllabus listed at the front of your Catering homework booklet
(also available on google classroom) and the textbook you have been
issued, complete revision cards for each section, with the keywords
defined.
The sections are:
The Catering Industry
Job roles
Health, safety & hygiene
Food preparation, cooking and presentation
Nutrition & menu planning
Costing & portion control
Special equipment
Communication & record keeping
Environmental considerations
1 point for
each
section
Citizenship 1. Complete an hour long practice exam paper from previous years
2. Complete a 12 mark question discussing the pros and cons of the UK
leaving the EU. You need to introduce, back-up your response with
clear examples and conclude with your personal opinion
3. Write revision cards for one of the themes - 1, 2, 3 or 4.
1 point for
each task
completed
PE Attend three MicroRevision sessions
Collect exam work pack from PE office. When complete return for mark
scheme. Mark exam qs from mark scheme. Return work to PE staff. PE staff
judge if worth 1 or 2 prom points.
1 point
1 or 2 points
Congratulations to the following students for the most use of the PiXL maths app in December:
Laila Den Ouden
Cassie Mohammed
Jack Kelly
Sonny Lewington
Yungma Rai
Asim Gurung
Chloe Digby
Emma Sealey
All year 11 students have access to the PiXL maths app and with just 10 minutes use a day, their final GCSE
grade will be significantly higher.
Mrs Bell
Head of KS4 Mathematics
WORK-RELATED LEARNING - CAREERS
Year 7
We are currently working with Year 7 in PHSCE looking at Education, Employment and Guidance. It is important
young people are well equipped with information that will help them make informed decisions about their
future and therefore we will continue our careers programme right through until Year 13.
Bracknell Forest Council have issued further guidance for young people aged 13-16 around child employment
detailed below. Please contact them for further assistance should you have any related questions or require a
work permit.
Work permits are compulsory for all young people until the last Friday in June in the school year during which
he/she becomes 16.
Unless you have a work permit, you will NOT be covered by your employer’s liability insurance.
The regulations also apply if you are working in the family business.
If you have more than one employer or more than one job, you will need a separate work permit for each.
If you make any changes to your job e.g changes to hours, you will need to apply for a new work permit.
For additional information and work permit application forms, please contact:
Child Employment Officer
Education Welfare Service
7 Portman Close
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG42 1NE
Tel: 01344 464721
Email: [email protected]
Year 8
We are looking at being ‘Work Ready’ this term with our Year 8’s. It is imperative that young people understand
the importance of gaining qualifications, but we must not forget how extra-curricular activities and general
behaviour and attitude can affect employment. During PHSCE students have been able to explore the latest
job market information and research favoured industries. We would encourage all of them to continue this
research at home by logging onto the nat ional careers serv ice websi te:
www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles
WORK-RELATED LEARNING - CAREERS (cont…)
Year 10
Careers interviews with Adviza will begin with our group works programme in March. All students are
expected to have been seen by the Easter break so that 1:1 interviews can take place through the summer
term.
Year 12
Work experience forms deadline: Thursday 9th February 2017
AIRBUS APPRENTICESHIPS
An Airbus Craft Apprenticeship combines college study with practical training, along with a regular salary – so
you really do earn whilst you learn!
After three years of training as a Craft Apprentice in Structures, Systems, or Plant Services, you’ll have the
professional qualifications needed to become one of our skilled craftspeople.
To apply, you must have at least six GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science, starting from
grade C.
Applications for Craft Apprenticeships close on 17th February 2017.
For more information and to apply,visit airbusgroup.com
Follow us on:
www.linkedin.com/company/airbusgroup
www.facebook.com/airbusgroupcareers
@AirbusGroup
www.jobs.airbusgroup.com
Friends of Sandhurst School (PTA)
Friends of Sandhurst School, established in 2013, is the PTA for Sandhurst School and we are
committed to raising funds to benefit the school community.
You can support FOSS in the following ways:
When shopping online, please consider using “Easy Fundraising”. You can raise money for FOSS by simply
shopping online, donations are made by the retailers at no extra cost to you. Go to
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/fosandhurst
We also run a school lottery with a weekly prize and chance to win £25,000. Details of how to join can be
found on the school website, or www.yourschoollottery.co.uk and search for Sandhurst.
We are always happy to welcome new members. Please contact [email protected]
Cycle Experience will be running a holiday course at the Open Learning Centre, in Easthampstead, Bracknell this
February half term. This Bikeability level 2 course for children aged 9+ will be running across two mornings on 15 th
& 16th February between 9.30-12.30. There is a £5 admin charge for the course and children must attend both
days.
Please visit the Cycle Experience website to book. If the course is showing as fully booked, please email
[email protected] to be placed on a waitlist.
Participants must have their own bicycle and helmet to take part. Please download a copy of our bike check
document and check your child’s bike to make sure it is roadworthy before the course begins. You must live,
work or study in Bracknell Forest to be eligible for our holiday courses.
At least 24 hours’ notice is needed to cancel or change a booking. Please call to 0330 024 1783 to do so.
Next FOSS meeting
Thursday 9th February 2017—6.30pm
All welcome!
F.O.S.S News Registered Charity No: 1166635
As you may know FOSS raise vital additional funds
for the benefit of all of the students at Sandhurst
School. We have a few events planned for this
year but may not be able to run these events
without additional help from parents. You can
give as much or as little of your time as you would
like. We meet once a month as a whole
committee and those organising a specific event
will meet more regularly to ensure the smooth
running of that event.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we currently
have vacancies for a Treasurer and a Secretary
and would like to fill these roles as soon as
possible. Without a full committee FOSS will no
longer be running and having recently achieved
Charity status, that would be very disappointing
and will mean no additional funds for the school.
If you feel you would like to be involved with FOSS
and would like more information please contact
us either via Reception at school or on
Congratulations to last week’s ‘Your School
Lottery’ winner—Carmun Blundell. Well done
Carmun and thank you for your continued
support.
Everyone can help raise funds
for FOSS by taking part in the weekly school
lottery. Just visit www.YourSchoolLottery.co.uk
and search for Sandhurst.
You can also help us raise funds by using
easyfundraising for online purchases from stores
including Marks and Spencer, John Lewis,
Amazon as well as when booking your summer
holiday.
www.easyfundraising.co.uk/causes/fosandhurst
Dates for the Diary Year 7 subject evening
Thursday 2nd February 2017
Year 11 Immunisations
Wednesday 8th February
Year 11 Hospitality Event
Wednesday 8th February
FOSS Meeting
Thursday 9th February
Half Term
Monday 13th February—Friday 17th February
6th Form Final Option Deadline
Thursday 23rd February
D of E Silver Day Walk
Saturday 25th February
Year 8 Subject Evening
Thursday 2nd March
Year 9 Science Exams
Friday 10th March
FOSS Quiz Night (further details to follow)
Friday 10th March
