Hospital Video Star!

A student in Year 8, who is currently on a part time time table due to some serious health issues has starred in an LGI Children’s Outpatient video to promote the service and care.

As well as her part-time timetable she often has to take time out of school, due to illness and hospital visits so it’s often hard for her to feel part of school life. The video was shown to her form in Reflection time and also to the wider year group in assembly. Her mum has said that for her to be recognised in school, for her courage and determination, will help her to feel more confident in herself and that she can achieve anything in her life no matter what she faces. She commented: “Aamina is very proud to have been asked to do this - I’m hoping these videos will help her and many other children that are regularly in hospital for treatment.”

The video can be viewed here, it’s the second video down: www.lchtv.com/outpatients

Starbooks, dressed up doors and much more…!

Every day is World Book Day here with our daily ‘Reading For Learning’ sessions. For one week only, students across the whole school were encouraged to put their books down and channel their creative skills to dress up their tutor group doors paying tribute to a piece of a piece of literary brilliance. So many creative tributes to different books!

Year 7 and 8 students were invited to ‘Starbooks’ in the LRC where they could sample one of 50 brand new books using our ‘sip and see’ tasting menu whilst enjoying a hot chocolate. They could buy a slice of cake, baked by our Year 7 and 8s. We raised £200 for Book Aid International.

Across the whole school, there were other activities such as; ‘Finders Keepers’ and during English lessons, the ‘Masked Reader’.

Embracing Democracy

As part of the Democracy Friendly Schools Programme - an initiative brought together in partnership with Kirklees Council, students were provided with opportunities to strengthen the local democracy.

Commencing last year, students underwent initial training, who have now trained new students into the Programme. Pupils have also been able to meet Governors and Local MPs, stay informed about the work of the Kirklees Democracy Commission and how to get involved.

This combined with the fact that BGS Student Council have recently applied for funding for the 'Litter Pickers' environmental project, makes this project a worthwhile cause.

Modeshift Stars

We have received the SilverAward from Modeshift Stars in recognition of our approach to cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel, and our demonstration of excellence in these areas.

In order to achieve this award we have completed a good travel plan and established a working group, which falls under the remit of our learner Eco Committee.

As well as delivering a minimum of the following:

- 20 sustainable travel initiatives e.g. cycle park at school

- 10 supporting initiatives e.g. activate week, school climate events

- 7 consultation initiatives e.g. travel surveys for learners and staff

National Reading Champs!

Last week four of our learners took part in the regional heat for the National Reading Champions Quiz. The quiz, run by the LiteracyTrust, provides a fantastic opportunity for learners to enjoy a book quiz with their peers and compete with other school in their region. Atotal of 23 teams took part and our young people performed brilliantly attainting 3rd place and winning £40 worth of book tokens for our school library.

MathsCity Trip

We recently visited MathsCity in Leeds where learners enjoyed over twenty exhibits including fascinating puzzles, climbing inside a giant bubble and a kaleidoscope - to mention a few.They also took part in creating a dome workshop using their mathematical skills and team work.

Preparations for Spring

Our horticulture learners have been busy during the winter months repairing and building new paths around the garden and repairing cloches around the vegetable growing areas in readiness for Spring planting.