Modern Foreign Languages Faculty A Taste Of France Year 8 students discovered the delights of typical French breakfast foods when they took part today in an authentic French café organised by t h e M Modern Foreign Languages Fa Faculty. S Students had the opportunity to put op into in practice the la language they h had learned in class, ordering c their food and th drink in French. d
What have we been learning in MFL? Students in Year 8 have been working on the topic of food and drink and have developed a good understanding of French traditions and culture - see above article. In Year 9 students have been working hard on the topic of holidays, developing a good understanding of the past tense and describing an account of a past holiday, giving information about where they went, how they travelled and what they did, as well as what souvenirs they bought and what they thought of their holiday. Year 10 students have been working on the topic
Croissants, crêpes, brioche, jus d’orange and chocolat chaud were all available to try. Students also took part in a variety of language activities while they were enjoying their café experience. Students enjoyed trying new foods and learning how to ask for them in French. Students had an opportunity to use their knowledge of French and develop confidence in their speaking skills. They also gained an insight into the cultural aspect of language learning. of travel and tourism and have been working hard preparing for the move to GCSE. Students have completed a GCSE style c speaking assessment s taking part in a detailed ta conversation about their c past, present, and future p travel plans. tr In Year 11 students have been working hard on their b controlled assessments. c They have successfully T completed their first c speaking assessment sp in the form of a job interview. Students are now preparing for their final pre public exams of the year which will include a writing assessment on the topic of town and local area.
What have we been learning in MFL? Students in Year 8 have been working on the topic of food and drink and have developed a good understanding of French traditions and culture. They have learnt about typical French foods and can talk about their own mealtimes. Students have been taking part in dialogues at the market and ordering drinks and snacks at our very own French café! In Year 9 students have been working hard on the topic of Holidays. They have developed a good understanding of the past tense and have described an account of a past holiday, giving information about where they went, how they travelled and what they did as well as what souvenirs they bought and what they thought of their holiday. Year 10 students have been working on the topic of Travel and Tourism and have been working hard preparing for the move to GCSE. They have completed a GCSE style speaking assessment, taking part in a detailed conversation about their past, present, and future travel plans. In Year 11 students have been working hard on their controlled assessments. They have successfully completed their first speaking assessment in the form of a job interview. Students are now preparing for their final pre-public exams of the year, which will include a writing assessment on the topic of town and local area. You can find us online at: www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk - www.facebook.com/blackpoolaspireacademy - Twitter: @blackpoolaspire Or contact us by telephone: 01253 353155 or email: admin@aspire.blackpool.sch.uk Inspire newsletter designed and printed by Mr Sheldon
Summer 2015 Issue 3
Success, nothing less!
Around The Academy.... Fairtrade Conference Ten fantastic Fairtraders, accompanied by Mr Smith, participated in the Blackpool School’s Fairtrade Conference in Julyy at the Imperial Hotel. p It was an excellent opportunity o to find out more about m Fairtrade our Fairtrade around the world and the extent of ou work carried out here at Aspire Academy. The highlights of the day were a chocolate tasting session and the smoothie maker powered by a bicycle. Our students were even able to Skype a fourteen year old boy called Samuel who, with the other eleven members of his family, worked on a Fairtrade farm in Ghana. Aspire student representatives Adam, Hannah, and David all agreed that the experience had been worthwhile and an insight into making trade fairer.
Student Of The Year Congratulations to Mrs West who has been recognised as Student of the Year on her course at Blackpool and the Fylde College. Mrs West collected the award after completing the first year of a three year degree in Health and Childcare Studies.
What Is An Aspiration Day? D ? You might have read about our Aspiration Days in these newsletters and on our website, but what are they? They are part of the curriculum that allow our teachers to deliver Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE), Citizenship, and Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CIEAG). The lessons can be about lifeskills such as online safety, substance awareness, or delivering First Aid, but they can also include reward and educational trips away.
WELL DONE EVERYONE! What a fantastic first year in the life of Blackpool Aspire Academy. It is really pleasing to ‘headline’ this edition of Inspire with my BIG THANK YOU to so many people for their significant contribution in making this first year so memorable. The students have been so understanding and responsive to our new key messages throughout the year in regard to our BACK to BASICS agenda. They have always worn their new uniforms with pride, been increasingly respectful and tolerant, participated willingly in additional activities, enjoyed their lessons and delivered some excellent outcomes. They now feel extremely safe and settled in their ‘new world’...and even smile frequently! Also, I must thank all the staff for their endless support, and to you parents/carers at home. This has been an awesome year; we can now build on it and be even better. Enjoy a wonderful holiday and I look forward to keeping you ‘in the news’ from September. Mr C Simkins Academy Principal
Moving Onwards...To Our New School All students will start the new term at 8.35am on Monday, 7th September, on the Bispham Road site. They will be based here until 23rd October which is the start of the Autumn Half Term holiday. From the start of the Winter Term on Monday 2nd November, they will all transfer to the new school on Blackpool Old Road. The Bispham site school will be closed from this date onwards.
Head Boy And Head Girl Announced After an exciting round of voting from both students and staff we are pleased to announce and congratulate the following appointments: Head Boy: John Booth Deputy Head Boy: Meshach Gordon Head Girl: Hannah Jane Rudd Deputy Head Girl: Georgia Taylor We wish them all the very best in their new roles as representatives of our academy.