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Student Newspaper December 2024

19 December 202419 December 2024

Newsletter: December 2024

13 December 2024

Charity Christmas Cards

As part of Newton and Scott houses’ charity fundraising, Bournemouth School students and staff have been busy creating Christmas cards to sell. […]

2 December 2024

Mr Nichols’ Fundraising for Julia’s House

Bournemouth School is committed to charity work, and Julia’s House is a charity we have selected to support. They are there to […]

30 November 2024

Remembrance Services

At 11.00am this morning, along with the rest of the nation, Bournemouth School fell silent for two minutes, as we honoured those […]

11 November 202411 November 2024

Christmas Lunch Menu

Christmas lunch will be served on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 December 2024. Arrangements as to which year group will be served […]

4 November 20244 November 2024

Teacher Training Opportunties

Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training Partnership is pleased to confirm a series of open events for potential teacher training candidates. The events include […]

27 September 202427 September 2024

Library WebApp

AccessIT is the database for the Bournemouth School Library and provides details of the resources available. Students and staff can use the […]

4 September 20244 September 2024

Outstanding GCSE Results

Bournemouth School is celebrating some outstanding GCSE results – amongst the best ever! One student achieved the remarkable feat of achieving grade […]

22 August 202422 August 2024

Celebrating A Level Results

Students at Bournemouth School are celebrating some outstanding A level results. Overall, almost 42% of all entries were graded A* or A […]

15 August 202415 August 2024

Meeting	Exceeding
All KO content Aurally identify features of Sea Shanties referenced in the KO Perform both as a soloist and part of the ensemble Demonstrate a reasonably secure singing technique including breath control, diction and tone quality Perform with reasonable accuracy of pitch and rhythm Shape performance through the use of some dynamics	All KO content and additional information Aurally identify features of Sea Shanties referenced in the KO and make judgements about the use of these features Perform both as a soloist and part of the ensemble, taking a lead role. Demonstrate a secure singing technique including breath control, diction and tone quality Perform with a high degree of accuracy of pitch and rhythm Perform expressively through the use of appropriate dynamics and tone.
Assessment Methods
Ensemble Performance of The Times are Hard Listening assessment on Sea Shanties Do Now tasks Teacher questioning Participation in rehearsals – whole class and small group

Meeting	Exceeding
All contents of the KO Identifying basic hardware and understanding appropriate use rules in the school environment. Being able to log on and use school systems fluently incl. Desktop, Student Resources and Email Ability to use file management, including saving, opening, moving, organising and using OneDrive Ability to attach, upload and download files from Teams Ability to take a screenshot Word Processing: Formatting text: font style, size, colour, bold, italics and alignment, inserting images from file, bullet points, pictures and shapes Presentations: Slide layout, formatting to a consistent theme	All content of the KO plus additional information and skills. Fluent use of keyboard shortcuts e.g. Ctrl + S, Ctrl + N When inserting pictures, using layout options – in line with text and with text wrapping. Word Processing: inserting images from the internet Presentations: advanced formatting, inserting images from the internet, using customised slide layouts and a professional quality
Assessment Methods
Do now tasks to test knowledge of KO. Teacher observation of use of school systems. Practical end of unit project.

Meeting	Exceeding
All content on KO. Translate into French short sentences, containing familiar words and structures. Writing is mostly accurate (including correct articles, accents, spellings) and the meaning is clear. There may be minor errors.	Writing is highly accurate.
Assessment Methods
Do now Tasks Translation Assessment

Meeting	Exceeding
Knowing and explaining one reason why William won at Hastings and giving a view as to why it is the most important reason One extended written paragraph that demonstrates a clear causation approach (PEEL): the point introduced, then clear and accurate evidence (dates, names, places) selected to explain why it helped William win. There is a brief judgement given as to why it was important.	Explaining a reason why William won at Hastings and evaluating why this was the most important reason, written in a clear, logical and sophisticated style. The writing demonstrates clear evidence of the PEEL structure by making a point and having precisely selected relevant and precise supporting evidence to explain that point.
Assessment Methods
Do Now tasks: each lesson In class monitoring: each lesson In class written assessment (causation paragraph)

Meeting	Exceeding
Recall key lines of latitude and longitude. Ability to identify different features on an OS map, including symbols and scale. Ability to identify four- and six-figure grid references. Ability to recognise and identify how height of land is represented on maps using contours.	Recall of key lines of latitude and longitude and explain the link to time zones. Ability to identify different features on an OS map, including symbols and scale, and understand why we use different scales. Ability to accurately identify four- and six-figure grid references. Ability to recognise and explain different ways height of land is represented on maps.
Assessment Methods
Do Now tasks Map skills workbook Skills based knowledge checker for first few lessons (prior to introduction of OS Maps).

Meeting	Exceeding
Can explain two religious creation stories and link it to the big question of the year from choice of Chinese Creation, Muslim, Hindu or Christian. Can state what impact the question may have on people or communities. Includes an example. Can define myth, God, Religion, creation and perfect with an example. Can name the source of the creation stories- Bible, Qur’an, Rig Veda and use to support point made in answer. Can say which side or point is the strongest or weakest in relation to the Big question with example and explanation.	Can explain more than two creation stories from the lessons including a Chinese one, Muslim, Hindu or Christian. May include other examples beyond the lesson content. Can state with several examples what impact the question might have on people or communities Can define myth, God, Religion, creation and perfect with several examples. Can name and use more than one source such as the Bible, Qur’an or Rig Veda to support points made in their answer. Can say which side or points are the strongest and the weakest and use more than one example for their point. This is in relation to the Big question of the year.
Assessment Methods
Do now tasks Exit Tickets Knowledge Check Assessment

Meeting	Exceeding
All content of the KO To draw and interpret simple force diagrams to describe motion To plot data on a line graph and draw a suitable line of best fit To construct a results tablewith suitable headings To identify independent, dependent and control variables in a given method To write a scientific method To calculate pressure using the formula (pressure = force/area)	All content of the KO plus additional knowledge Construct and analyse force diagrams with multiple forces, calculating resultant forces to explain motion. To accurately draw a line graph using SPLAT criteria To construct a results tablewith suitable headings, including repeats and average value. To suggest independent, dependent and control variables To write a valid scientific method To rearrange the equation (pressure = force/area) to calculate force and area
Assessment Methods
Do now tasks Whole class questioning Force diagrams TAT 1 – lesson 3 score on science spreadsheet by 26^th Sept Helicopter TAT 2 – lesson 10 score on science spreadsheet by 7^th Nov Test – lesson 13 score on science spreadsheet by 21^st Nov

Meeting	Exceeding
All content from KO Identify scientific apparatus in the lab Light a Bunsen burner safely and change the colour of the flame Plot points and draw a line of best fit on a line graph (SPLAT)	All content from KO plus additional information Draw and label scientific apparatus using appropriate diagrams Adjust the height of the flame in addition to the colour Choose an appropriate scale for each axis (SPLAT) Identify anomalies in a graph
Assessment Methods
Do-now tasks Whole class questioning Lighting a Bunsen burner practical assessment: 3^rd lesson of unit: record EMBC within 24hrs on spreadsheet. Graph TAT: to be completed by 03/10/25. Marked by 10/10/25. SPLAT criteria: no moderation needed.

Meeting	Exceeding
Use number in financial mathematics Carry out mathematical operations in the correct order (BIDMAS) Order numbers using < (less than) and > (more than) symbols Compare negative numbers and decimals Multiply and divide decimals without a calculator Round to given decimal places and significant figures	To exceed the criteria, students should be able to apply all MEETING criteria in a problem-solving context, where they must analyse the problem and decide which skill(s) to apply
Assessment Methods
In class test (~70% skills, ~30% problem solving): w/c 22^nd September Do Now and in class monitoring Homework – Dr Frost tasks