Page 4 - Summer 2016 FINAL high quality compressed
P. 4
Around School Family Learning
Y10 Mock Business We finished off our successful Some Y9 families were also invited
Interviews family learning sessions for Y7 to special one-off workshops
families with 3 weeks of ‘family covering Maths, English, Science
At the beginning of the summer cooking’ this half term. and Ethics in our new series called
term, over 300 Y10 students were Families enjoyed learning how to ‘GCSE Headstart’ to help their child
given a 20 minute interview by a make tasty scones, flatbread to get prepared for the next stage of
member of the business pizzas, chicken biryani and fruity their education in September.
community, followed immediately pancakes, flapjack and All parents/carers said they
with feedback to get the most out of Taco shells.
the experience. We were delighted appreciated
to hear how many outstanding these sessions
‘candidates’ there were and we which helped
would like to thank everyone who them to
gave their time to do the interviews. understand
what their
Work Our Y10 students son/daughter
Experience were able to continue will be covering
in their lessons
with experiencing the next year.
world of work on their one week
placement with local employers at Y11 to Y12
the end of June. A massive thank Transition
you to everyone who took one of our
students. At the beginning of July we held our transition days into Sixth Form,
welcoming those of our current Y11s who will be staying on and students
new to Meadowhead, ready for September. As well as meeting their form
tutors and subject teachers, Mr Beigel introduced them to our
comprehensive enrichment options, designed to give students a range of
skills and experiences. Amongst other things, these will enhance UCAS
and job applications,
give insight into the
world of work, improve
employability and
develop confidence,
communication skills
and teamwork.
Our Sixth Form Did you attend Meadowhead School,
EU Debate students enjoyed a Rowlinson or Jordanthorpe?
Why not join our network of former students to
heated and receive invites to special events throughout the year
passionate debate on Wednesday on:
21st April with two guest speakers: https://networks.futurefirst.org.uk/former-student/meadowhead
Caroline Stephens from Vote Leave
and Oliver Coppard from Stronger
In. Our students were able to ask a
wide range of questions, including
about defence, university,
employment and immigration.
Y10 Mock Business We finished off our successful Some Y9 families were also invited
Interviews family learning sessions for Y7 to special one-off workshops
families with 3 weeks of ‘family covering Maths, English, Science
At the beginning of the summer cooking’ this half term. and Ethics in our new series called
term, over 300 Y10 students were Families enjoyed learning how to ‘GCSE Headstart’ to help their child
given a 20 minute interview by a make tasty scones, flatbread to get prepared for the next stage of
member of the business pizzas, chicken biryani and fruity their education in September.
community, followed immediately pancakes, flapjack and All parents/carers said they
with feedback to get the most out of Taco shells.
the experience. We were delighted appreciated
to hear how many outstanding these sessions
‘candidates’ there were and we which helped
would like to thank everyone who them to
gave their time to do the interviews. understand
what their
Work Our Y10 students son/daughter
Experience were able to continue will be covering
in their lessons
with experiencing the next year.
world of work on their one week
placement with local employers at Y11 to Y12
the end of June. A massive thank Transition
you to everyone who took one of our
students. At the beginning of July we held our transition days into Sixth Form,
welcoming those of our current Y11s who will be staying on and students
new to Meadowhead, ready for September. As well as meeting their form
tutors and subject teachers, Mr Beigel introduced them to our
comprehensive enrichment options, designed to give students a range of
skills and experiences. Amongst other things, these will enhance UCAS
and job applications,
give insight into the
world of work, improve
employability and
develop confidence,
communication skills
and teamwork.
Our Sixth Form Did you attend Meadowhead School,
EU Debate students enjoyed a Rowlinson or Jordanthorpe?
Why not join our network of former students to
heated and receive invites to special events throughout the year
passionate debate on Wednesday on:
21st April with two guest speakers: https://networks.futurefirst.org.uk/former-student/meadowhead
Caroline Stephens from Vote Leave
and Oliver Coppard from Stronger
In. Our students were able to ask a
wide range of questions, including
about defence, university,
employment and immigration.
