Prospect School Newsletter 2 2 N D A P R I L 2 0 1 3 The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Table Tennis Tables 2 Dates for your Diary 2 Maths Revision 2 Readathon 2 Prospect Goalposts 3 Expressive Arts 3 Over the last month or so, four sixth form girls; April Biddle, Laura Newman, Bethany Clyne and Lauren See, have been organising a charity event which took place before the half term, on Wednesday 20th March. The four girls gave up their lunchtime to raise money for the NSPCC. They held an event called 'I'm A Teacher, get me out of here!', which was very successful as they raised 232.46. A big thank you to the girls and a big thank you to all of the teachers who took part and had to undergo a variety of horrible tasks. The teachers that participated were; Mr Rickford, Mr Beard, Mr Tampling, Mr Batchelor, Miss Bruin, Miss Clements, Ms Ray, Mrs McCavish, Mr Edwards and the winner, Mr Dorliac. Food Technology - Final Ideas Reading Apprenticeships 4 5 Maths Puzzle of the Week 6 Admissions News Currently our Year 7 intake for September 2013 is at our planned admission number of 240. Induction interviews will commence on 10 June 2012. If you would like further information our admissions policy for 2014 intake is published on our website.
Outdoor Table Tennis Tables P A G E 2 As part of the ongoing feedback from students about improving the provision at break and lunchtimes, two table tennis tables have been installed for the students to use. These will be available for all students and, if they prove popular, there are other sites around the school that have been earmarked for more tables. Outdoor table tennis bats are available but students are welcome to bring in their own equipment. Dates for your Diary: 25th April Achievement 2nd May Year 7 Parents 6th May Bank Holiday Monday - School closed 14th May An Expressive Arts 24th May End of Term 5 The above dates are correct at time of newsletter issue. P R O S P E C T S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R GCSE Maths Higher Revision Support Do you need help with your Maths Revision? We will be available for maths support and can offer mock papers, mark schemes, revision advice and help with specific topics you identify. After school 3pm to 4pm: Tuesday D23 Mrs Strong Wednesday D21 Mrs Allaway Year 7 and 8 students will be raising money over the next month by reading books! They can choose which books they want to read and can read at their own pace. Their sponsored Readathon starts on Monday 22 nd April. The deadline for the sponsorship money to be handed in is Friday 17 th May. Money raised goes to CLIC Sargent (for children with cancer), Roald Dahl s Marvellous Children s Charity and Readwell. 20% of the money raised goes towards free books for Prospect School s library! Good luck everyone, and happy reading!
P A G E 3 Prospect School get help to achieve their goal Prospect School has been awarded funding as part of The FA s Youth Football goalposts initiative which was launched in 2012 in partnership with the Football Foundation, the country s largest sports charity. The grant will mean that children at Prospect School will now be able to play matches with goalposts that are relative to their age and size. The Football Foundation works with The FA to provide funding towards the installation of goalposts that supports the implementation of The FA s Youth Development Review. The new 9v9, 7v7 and 5v5 formats played on smaller pitches with smaller goals aim to develop more technically-gifted English players. These formats will be mandatory from next season. Extensive research has shown that the game is more enjoyable for youngsters as they receive more touches of the ball and the game is less likely to be dominated by larger, more physical players. The move to small-sided matches requires goals smaller than the full-size goals used at present in Under 11 football. A ring-fenced funding pot of 1m was made available by the Foundation in association with The FA in order to support clubs and leagues taking up the new nine-a-side and smaller formats of the game a key part of The FA s new approach to youth football. Sir Trevor Brooking, Director of Football Development at The FA, said: The first funding window for 9v9 goalposts was extremely successful, with junior football clubs across the country making the most of the 50% grants available to them. The small-sided format of the game helps youngsters to develop their touch and technique as they have more touches of the ball in a match. Young goalkeepers also benefit as they do not have to protect the same sized goal as a Premier League goalkeeper has to week in, week out
Well done to the Year 11 Food Technology students who have now finished their coursework. Here are a few photos of their final products. We hope they will keep up the good work revising for the exam in June. P A G E 4
P A G E 5 Parents, along with their Year 11 children, are invited to come along and speak to employers and training providers about studying for an apprenticeship once they leave school. An Apprenticeship is a real job with training so young people can earn while they learn and pick up recognised qualifications as they go. The information evening will be held at Cisco, 300 Longwater Avenue, Green Park, Reading, RG2 6GE with doors opening at 5pm. This is your opportunity to speak to people who are currently offering apprenticeships, studying for an apprenticeship and those that can tell you about the funding available. Please book your place by visiting www.readingapprenticeshipevent.eventbrite.co.uk or for more information please contact Kelly Odell at Central Berkshire Education Business Partnership; Kelly.odell@cbebp.co.uk and 0118 984 6945 This event is organised by Central Berkshire EBP in partnership with Cisco on behalf of Reading Borough Council and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP.
2 2 N D A P R I L 2 0 1 3 P A G E 6 Maths Puzzle of the Week Each correct entry will receive a maths merit sticker (five stickers make a SPORT slip) All correct entries will be entered into a draw and one winner selected. The winner will then be entitled to choose a prize from the Maths Goodie Box! All answers should be placed in the puzzle of the week box in your teacher s classroom. Good luck to everyone with this week s puzzle. Simply put your answer on a piece of paper, together with your name and tutor group and place it in the puzzle of the week box in your Maths Teacher s Classroom by end of period 5 on Friday. The winner will be selected and notified on Monday Morning. The Solution to Maths Puzzle No. 5 is: Possible answers are: 44 + 4 4 = 44 (5x5) + (5x5) + 5 = 55 66 + 6 6 + 6 6 = 66 (7x7) + (7x7)-7-7 -7 = 77 88-8 +8 8 + 8-8 + 8 = 88 The winner of this challenge is Natasha Parkes 9R