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The Buzz Magazine December 2017
Includes:
Key Dates Macmillan Coffee Morning Longridge Event Bucks Skills Show Performing Arts News Global Rock Chelsea’s Choice Production Rotary Technology Tournament SBEA Bingo Evening Cadbury World Trip Anti-Bullying Week Children in Need Christmas Baking And much more…
Key dates for the Spring Term 2018 04/01/18 – Term starts for students 05/01/18 – Mock results day for Years 11, 12 & 13 16/01/18 – Year 9 Options Evening 6.00pm – 7.30pm 02/02/18 – SBEA Quiz & Chips 7.00pm (PFA) 09/02/18 – School closes for half term (3.10pm) 19/02/18 – School opens for students 01/03/18 – Year 7 Parent/Subject Evening 4.30 – 7.00pm 08/03/18 – Year 8 Parent/Subject Evening 4.30 – 7.00pm 13/03/18 – Global Rock Performance at Wycombe Swan 13/03/18 – Activity Day 15/03/18 – Year 10 Parent/Subject Evening 4.30 – 7.00pm 16/03/18 – SBEA Ladies Indulgent Evening 7.00pm (PFA) 22/03/18 – Sporting Celebration of Excellence 7.00 – 8.30pm 26/03/18 – Year 11, 12, 13 Parent/Subject Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm 27/03/18 – Spring Easter Eggstravaganza Show 7.00pm 28/03/18 – Rewards Trips 29/03/18 – Spring Term ends 1.00pm
Macmillan Coffee Morning Macmillan is a UK charity that helps people affected by cancer. They help friends and families of someone who has been impacted by cancer and “campaign for better cancer care”. A few facts we found as we were researching are: -
There are over 100 different types of cancer Anyone can develop cancer, and the risk increases with age It mainly occurs in middle age adults and older About 77% of all cancers are diagnosed in people of 55-years or older
In order for us to help this charity the Sixth Form decided to ask staff and students of Bourne Academy to donate cakes for a bake sale with entertainment. We thought – the more cakes we get, the more successful the event will be. We set up in the Hall as it had the most space and we hoped all students and teachers would visit and donate. We entertained the students as they entered by playing music and had some excellent theme songs played on piano by Tommy Lee. The cakes ranged from 10p to £1 all different shapes, colours and sizes making it affordable and attractive to all years. We made £164.75 which has been donated to Macmillan. The whole idea came from Macmillan’s Coffee Morning, a nationwide event, making our own bake sale to do our part for the charity. Cancer affects 1 in 2 people in the UK, with Macmillan offering the support and care people need to get through. With every donation making a difference, whether big or small, BEA has played their part. George Morris, Year 12
Longridge 2017 On Friday the 22nd of September, all of the Year 7s went to Longridge. This is how it started‌ All in our mufti clothes, we piled onto coaches and we were on our way to Longridge. 15 minutes later, we were outside Longridge waiting to get off for our adventures! We went to our instructors for them to tell us our groups and talk to us about the instructions and safety rules. Our first activity was building a giant catapult. We had 3 wooden poles, a bungee rope, and 2 other ropes, one shorter than the other. We also had a cone and tennis balls. (The tennis balls were what we used to shoot). This activity was fun! Next, we had Bell Boating, I am not sure about Lola but I got wet in this activity! It was nice to row around the River Thames. Then it was on to our next activity, team building! We had multiple challenges and had to work in a team to complete them. We had to all really work together to make sure we could complete the tasks. That was our fun packed day at Longridge... We enjoyed our day wonderfully. Lola Brown and Jessica Harpin, Year 7
Bucks Skills Show On Thursday 12th October, 42 Year 10 & 11 students and 3 members of staff set off for the Bucks Skills Show in High Wycombe, eager to learn more about possible career paths and further education opportunities. Hosted at Adams Park, over 50 exhibitors from companies, colleges and universities were available for our students to speak to. There were lots of interactive elements to the show too; for instance a quiz about China and a competition to see who could use a rowing machine to row a certain distance in the fastest time! The range of different career opportunities represented at the show was incredible: from sports journalism right through to film make-up and accountancy to name but a few.
Our students left the show laden with freebies, brochures & business cards, which was evidence of how many different exhibitors they had spoken to. The students had attended a preparatory workshop in advance of the day, and they put the communication skills they had learnt at this workshop to excellent use. The students were a credit to Bourne End Academy and the exhibitors were very impressed with how proactive and confident the students were. Miss Witts, Pastoral Leader of Year 8 and 11
Performing Arts News
Being part of Grease was absolutely amazing. Not only being part of it, but getting the part of Pink Lady. I made so many friendships with students from older year groups. Our first performance was on Tuesday in front of the local Primary Schools. This performance went surprisingly well considering we didn’t have Monday to rehearse due to school having to close for the snow. Our next performance was in the evening in front of our families, friends, teachers and guests. The performance went really well and give us such a buzz. The last performance was so sad because nobody wanted it to end, but the energy did not fall and we gave the performance everything we had. My personal favourite part of the show was the singing as Ms Smyth made it lively and enjoyable. I also enjoyed the dancing element and the funny scenes I was in. On behalf of the whole cast of Grease, I would like to say a massive thank you to the Rotary Club for donating a huge amount of money towards the production. I also want to say a huge thank you to Mr Meadows, Mrs Smyth, Miss Herbert and Mr Price for making this an amazing opportunity for me. I have loved every moment of it. Saffy Stringer, Year 8
Global Rock This year four very capable Sixth Form students are helping to lead Global Rock alongside myself. These students are Anya Gvero, Becky Campbell, Evie Williams and Lucy Thorniley in Year 12. They are very passionate about Global Rock and so far have done a fantastic job. The theme we have chosen this year is The Circus. We are focusing on a child being manipulated and taken in to be part of the circus. We are aiming for this year’s production to be very visual with lots of brightly coloured costumes and set. We are competing at The Wycombe Swan Theatre on Tuesday 13 March so wish us luck! Miss Herbert, Subject Leader Dance
Chelsea’s Choice Production On Friday 20th October, our Year 8 & 9 students were invited to watch a production called “Chelsea’s Choice”, performed by Alter Ego Theatre Company. The production has been touring around schools in the Bucks area and covers the extremely important topics of child sexual exploitation and staying safe online. If anyone is affected by any of the issues raised, they should speak to a trusted adult or visit the Barnardo’s RU Safe? website: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/rusafebucks.htm Remember, that you can also discuss any sensitive issues in school with your Head of Year, a member of Student Support Base or any other member of staff within school. Miss Witts, Pastoral Leader of Year 8 and 11
Chelsea’s Choice was a great learning play as it taught us how people, especially younger people, can be easily taken advantage of. We thought it was quite hard hitting and emotional, and it sent a clear message. The statistics we learnt about child sexual exploitation were quite shocking, and it made us think that we should take extra care (particularly online). The play was an emotional rollercoaster and was very dramatic. We liked the actors because they made us feel that we were actually there with them. 8 Adlington
Rotary Technology Tournament On 2nd November 2017, I took four Key Stage 3 boys, George Barrett, Toby Lee, Connor Dear and Elliot Pidgley to John Hampton Grammar School to take part in the annual Rotary Technology Tournament. The boys were set with the task of designing and making a catapult, to project a ping pong ball as high as they could, using a set of specific materials, which included elastic bands, six wooden batons, MDF board, a plastic container, string and card. Teams were marked in a variety of categories: planning, teamwork, design development with analysis, construction of practical model and realisation of the final piece. Students were expected to produce a portfolio of work throughout the day, highlighting and evidencing each design solution they had generated, with a particular focus on improvements they may have made throughout the process. I was very impressed with the group of boys, not only were they great ambassadors of representing Bourne End Academy, they worked in a configurative and decisive manner to get the task done, and were rewarded each with a certificate at the end of the day.
Mr Vaughan, Product Design Teacher
PFA Bingo Evening - SBEA A great evening had by all at the Supporters of BEA (SBEA) Bingo Evening. A total of ÂŁ650 profit was made. A huge thank you to everyone that came and supported the event. A special thank you to Mr Jaumbocus for his entertaining and expert compering.
Musical Instrument / Voice Lessons Any student can start private instrumental or vocal lessons at any point whilst at BEA. If you just want more information and/or would like to arrange a taster lesson this can be easily arranged. Financial help is also available towards the cost of lessons for many students. Lessons are currently being offered in voice, guitar, piano, drums, saxophone, clarinet and flute. Feel free to enquire about other instruments as we can arrange lessons where there is enough demand. Please see Mrs Smyth in Music for more information. Mrs Smyth, Subject Leader Music
Anti-Bullying Week Anti-bullying week at BEA got off to a bang with ‘Odd Sock Monday’ on the 13th November. The theme for Anti-Bullying Week this year was “All equal, All different” and this was a fantastic visual way of demonstrating the theme. Lots of activities took place in every tutor group with each form group exploring the different types of bullying that exist and how to recognise if someone is in fact a victim of this terrible behaviour. Assemblies focussed on the effects of bullying for the individual with activities that in some cases got a little messy! The cream activity was perfect for demonstrating that a word, text, snapchat or any other form of communication can never be taken back once it had been said or published. Students were introduced to their new VIBE counsellors – the school’s student body that leads on our anti-bullying campaigns. These students are: Dulce Pestana, Aimee Cooper, Mia Rose Curtis, Luke Kempton, Ryan Isaac, Sky-Marie McGuire, Frankie Gaggiano, Anna Bellamy, Hannah Hughes, Laura Dalaimo, Mia Salter, Millie Pusey, Rebecca Truby, Ben Mackenzie, Kinga Kaluzna, Lois Lampkin-Joliffe and Teyanna Ramsaran. The STOP box in the library was also reinstated so students would be able to report their concerns in a discreet manner. To wrap up the week, each form group completed their own pledge to tackle any signs of bullying at BEA. A successful week all round, we hope that the messages delivered this week will resonate for a long time to come! Mr Bray, Pastoral Leader for Year 9 and 10
Cadbury World On Monday 13th November, the Year 11 Food Preparation and Nutrition students went to Cadbury World in Birmingham for the day. Sadly the production line is no longer in operation, so we failed to see the chocolate being packaged; but we went onto the cocoa bean ride and into the 4D theatre for a roller coaster ride. Students also looked at the designs of Cadbury chocolate bars and see how the design of the bar is linked to the wrapper and the advert and to design and evaluate their own chocolate creation. A lot of chocolate was eaten and bought. Students learnt about the scientific principles behind the making of chocolate, looking at the food hygiene involved and how this relates to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.
Mrs Wilcock, Subject Leader Food Technology
Children In Need Last week the JLT held many activities for Children in Need. Some students, from Year 7 to Year 9 took part in a Sponsored Silence with both teachers and student sponsors. Niamh Kennedy and Cleo Cuddihy in 7 Daley raised the most money altogether, raising £40. We also held a Mufti Day on Friday 17 November and everyone had to bring in £1 to give to Children in Need. Other activities that were held included a cake sale and ‘Guess How Many Sweets’ are in the tub. Chloe Pusey won; she guessed 47, which was correct! The outcome of this event was amazing and we managed to raise a total of £842, including what had been raised from Mufti Day. We hope all the money raised will make a difference to Children in Need! Nieve Wilding and Niamh Kennedy, Year 7
Christmas Baking Rudolph Cupcakes Ingredients 200g butter, cubed 200g light soft brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract For the icing
200g plain chocolate 2 large eggs, beaten 250g self-raising flour
200g plain chocolate 50g icing sugar 100ml double cream, not fridge cold For the reindeers 12 large milk chocolate buttons 24 white chocolate buttons 12 red smarties
Black icing pens Mini pretzels, carefully cut in half horizontally
Method 1. Get started: Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Gently melt the butter, chocolate, sugar and 100ml hot water together in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool a little while you weigh the other ingredients. 2. Make your cakes: Stir the eggs and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Put the flour in a large mixing bowl, and stir in the chocolate mixture until smooth. Spoon into the cases until just over three-quarters full. Bake on a low shelf in the oven for 20-22 mins. Leave to cool. 3. Ice the tops: To make the icing, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Once melted, turn off the heat, stir in the double cream, sift in the icing sugar and mix well. When spreadable, top each cake with some icing. 4. Have fun decorating: Position a milk chocolate button on top of each cake, then 2 white chocolate buttons above it. Use a little icing as glue to stick a red smartie onto the milk chocolate button for a nose. Then use your icing pens to draw black dots on the white buttons for eyes. Stick 2 pretzel top halves into the top of each cake for antlers, and stick the bottom half of a pretzel under the smartie for a mouth.
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