Sonar Magazine Issue 8 Spring 2023

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In this issue

SKI TRIP AWARD WINNING TECHNOLOGY

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SPORTING SUCCESS! AND MUCH MORE

Welcome...

Welcome to our Spring 2023 edition of Sonar magazine. It has been an incredibly busy term with lots of amazing activities taking place inside and outside of school.

Inside this issue you'll be able to read about: sporting achievement; musical and performing arts success; trips and more.

Following feedback on the magazine, we ' ve tried to focus on the things that interest readers the most. As always, feedback is always welcome. Please use the links on the last page of this issue.

ROB PAYNE

Editor

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TRIPS

Our Year 10 Young Enterprise Team

POOLE HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNORS

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS JEFF HART

Governors are at Poole High School:

To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff

To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure money is well spent

They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:

Determining how the school's finances are spent

The appointing and dismissing of staff

Hearing appeals and grievances

Forming policy on the school's curriculum and collective worship

Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline

Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe

Setting and monitoring the school's aims and policies

You don't have to have children at the school to be a governor However, you do have to be over 18, and pass a formal check for your suitability to be within a school. No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectations. What's really important is that you have energy, enthusiasm, time and a real desire to help provide children with the best possible education.

There are usually, depending on the size of the school, between 9 - 20 people who make up the governing body. Advice, support and training for the role is given by the council Some governors are elected by parents, some are appointed by the governing body itself, the local authority or local churches. This ensures governing bodies reflect the communities they serve

What work has the governing body done recently?

We set up a task and finish governors ’ group to focus on persistent absence and made recommendations to the board of governors as well as talking with BCP Council on support to the school.

We met with Ofsted when the Wessex Training Partnership was inspected

We have been considering how governors can best challenge the school – a self-evaluation has been undertaken and a 360-degree review of the Chair

We have inducted new governors – John Godber and Aaron Keith – and appointed a new parent governor (Nicola Quinnell) and co-opted governor who happens to be a parent (Rosie Knapper) Some governors who recently left have been thanked for their work: Reuben Hawkwood, Peter Woodroffe, Marie-Claire Mowlam and Louisa Way.

Thanks Jeff Hart, Chair of Governors

Rotary Technology Tournament 2023

Twelve Poole High students from Years 9, 10 and 12 took part in the Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch 2023 Rotary Technology Tournament on Friday 17 March

The all-day event, attended by over 100 students from across the borough, was hosted by Parkstone Grammar School.

On the day, the students were tasked with designing and making a product to collect coin donations for a charity of their choice. The product needed to be able to collect and sort various coins In addition to the final prototype, the students had to put together a folder of work showing their design process, which was also judged.

Poole High celebrated outstanding success, coming 1st place in the Key Stage 4 category in a team consisting of Anastasia and Alfie, along with 2 other students from Parkstone Grammar School

The judges commented on the outstanding standard of the work produced by all teams. The Plaque awarded for first place will be engraved and on show at Poole High

In addition to Key Stage 4’s Team success, Key Stage 5’s Danil and Charlie were awarded second place in their category, and the Key Stage 3 Team of Gilly and Ella came 3rd.

Huge congratulations to the whole team who took part in the challenge.

Year 9: Ella, Julian, Gilly and Harry

Year 10: Jamie, Jenny, Anastasia and Alfie

Year 12: Danil, Georgia, Charlie and Martyna

BRONZE & SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH

The season has now definitely begun for our student's award expeditions. Having already had an amazing Bronze tester day on Gore Heath with our Year 9 students, organised by Bronze Leader Mr Jackson, . this proved a real success with students buzzing after getting a real taste of the expectations that lay ahead for their practise and final expeditions coming in May & July.

Midway through March our Silver students took to the countryside trails of Cranborne Chase under the direction of Mr Tointon, Expedition Leader, and experienced staff which included long-time serving Mr Power who has supported Poole High since we started DofE nearly 20 years ago Although their Practice Expedition took place under a gloomy sky, it never dampened their spirits once!

The first day was a short introduction, breaking their boots back in with a short walk to the first farm near Wimborne. It was a welcoming National Trust farm however there was a not so welcoming, hissing goose and cockerels! (One of which made sure he was known from 2am) Silver students pitched up on wet ground but managed to do this at the perfect time with a break in the drizzle Having cooked and cleaned their own food and utensils, they were happy to take on a night walk with staff around the boggy fields and muddy river trenches of deep, dark Dorset.

The following day brought on their longest and most testing day, given the intermittent cloud bursts and slippery ground underfoot throughout. They certainly got to test the durability of their kit to the max! 13 miles of perfect navigational skills later, Silver students marched into Moor Critchel tired, but eager to get food inside them However, pitching up in blustery winds with more coming during the night was a worry, being behind a large farm building gave some shelter at least.

A small building overhang meant they could sit on dry ground whilst sorting out group food to replenish their energy. For the evening student enjoyed great companionships away from all of the mod cons we all take for granted. No internet or electrical distractions here and they did not appear to miss it either!

The last day of 10 miles into Cranborne itself was amazing. The sun broke out and their final long hike turned out to be a much more pleasant end to their expedition. Again, navigation and spirits were top notch. In fact these 3 groups of Year 10 were proving to be surprisingly fast over the whole expedition. They all made great time on each leg of their journey and arrived to the finish line still smiling!

To celebrate British Science Week, the science department ran activities every lunchtime. From pond-dipping to dissection there was something for everyone. Well done to all the students that took part!

Road Safety Day

Exeter University Trip

This term, 28 of our brilliant year 10 students took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge. The challenge is extremely difficult and the students did a great job. Our bronze, silver and gold award winners are listed below Well done to everyone who took part

A special mention goes to Pippa Marchant. Not only did she win a gold award, she also qualified for the second round of the challenge This meant she was then competing against the very best mathematicians across the country in her age group. Pippa did an amazing job and reached a score of 100, earning her a merit certificate and placing her in the top 2% of students across the country who took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge – a fantastic achievement Congratulations Pippa!

Remember Maths Club is on every Thursday 3-4pm in room 36 for main school and room 39 for sixth form Come along to do some fun Maths and prepare for future challenges.

THIS ISSUE'S CHALLENGE

The diagram shows five squares whose side-lengths, in cm, are 1,2,3,4 and 5.

What percentage of the area of the outer square is shaded?

A 25% B 30% C 36% D 40% E 42%

The answer was D - 40%!

THIS ISSUE'S CHALLENGE

The diagram shows an equilateral triangle divided into four smaller equilateral triangles One of these triangles has itself been divided into gour smaller equilateral triangles.

What fraction of the area of the large triangle has been shaded?

75 students and 9 staff visited Gerlitzen, in Austria, for the half term break We were very lucky to stay in a gorgeous hotel overlooking Lake Ossiach, and were warmly welcomed by our hosts. Students experienced 5 hours of tuition every day, and got to explore the Gerlitzen Alpe with their instructors, spoilt by the glorious weather and perfect snow conditions. The resort was ideal for accommodating all levels of skiing ability, and all students showed resilience and progression throughout the week

Evenings were filled with in-house games, quizzes, a trip to a local league ice hockey game, bowling and a pizza night

A great trip had by all!

Bank of England Talk

Business

Year 12 Business students and Year 10 Enterprise students took part in a live Q&A session with award winning entrepreneur Rajeeb Dey.

Year 10 and 11 Business visited JP Morgan to find out about careers in finance and the skills that you would need to be successful.

Captain Lorna Hutchings, Pilot for Virgin Atlantic spoke to our Year 10 Travel and Tourism students about her career in the airline industry.

ICELAND

During Easter, Geography students visited Iceland to investigate the country's incredibly geology.

Music students were delighted to take part in a wonderful concert at the Lighthouse Poole, where they performed a challenging piece of music in German / Latin called ‘Carmina Burana’ They were part of a 170 strong choir made up of schools in the BCP area in conjunction with our music hub ‘Sundstrom’ accompanied by the magna sinfonia orchestra along with 3 soloists. Poole High school had their own solo section within the performance and they were amazing.

PE

YEAR 9 RUGBY

In late march, the Boys Year 9 Rugby represented Dorset at the South West Regional Finals in Chippenham. This came after defeating teams from accross Dorset in a competitino held in Canford. The team faced incredibly hard competition from schools in Bristol, Cornwall, Devon & Gloucester. The team finished 6th after an extremely painful loss in the final seconds of their last match.

We are extremely proud of their efforts.

Year 9 Rugby Chippenham Year 7 Rugby

Year 7 Netball - Just lost out to bronze in the PEDSSA tournament, but played fantastically throughout.

Under 13 Netball

Under 15s Girls Cricket

Year 9-10 Girls Football

Under 15 Football County Cup

MyTime

Year 10 Boys Football

Unbeaten this academic year, they have two upcoming finals to be played for their efforts; the county cup and the PEDSSA cup

Year 11 Rugby

Sixth Form Football

Sports Science Trip

This term we have partnered with Poole High School on the Premier League Inspires project to deliver an intervention group with Y9 boys focusing on personal skills, behaviour management and individual development through teamwork skills and launched two community projects around the theme of sustainability for Y7 and Y8.

As part of the PL Inspires Challenge held at Vitality Stadium in February, both groups presented their ideas around Protecting the Planet to several key staff at the football club and Premier League.

·Goals 4 Bins are focusing their efforts on improving recycling and making the bins more appealing around the school site to encourage peers to reduce litter at break and lunch times.

·The Kit Catchers are reducing, reusing, and recycling old sports kit to donate to their chosen charity and have already received a box of unwanted kit from AFC Bournemouth to get them started.

In addition, during February half term three Y7 pupils represented AFC Bournemouth’s PL Inspires squad in a stadium experience v Portsmouth FC. The group made up from four partner schools competed in a quiz in the Vitality Stadium Boardroom, socialised during lunch, received a stadium tour and played matches on the 3G pitches

For more information about the PL Inspires project see the link below: https://www.afcb.co.uk/community-sportstrust/premier-league-inspires/

SHAPE THE FUTURE

The Wessex Schools Training Partnership (WSTP) is a School Centred Initial Teacher Training institution based here at Poole High School

The partnership started to recruit for September 2023 in October and applications are still open We have an excellent record of training high quality teachers that go on to work in the local area and beyond If you are interested in becoming a teacher, or know someone who is, please get in touch with WSTP. The partnership is comprised of 12 great schools who are dedicated to the highest level of teacher training; these schools are:

Poole High School

St Edwards RC VA School

Poole Grammar School

Parkstone Grammar School

Cornerstone Academy

Lytchett Minster School

Glenmoor & Winton Academy

The Bourne Academy

Montacute School

Dorset Studio School

Blandford School

Queen Elizabeth School

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Corfe Hills School

Wye Valley Academy

Magna Academy

The WSTP prides itself on the support offered to the trainee teachers who attend out programme, going onto achieve qualified teacher status (QTS) and post-graduate certificate of education (PGCE) Over the last 6 years, we have trained people from all backgrounds: university graduates aged 22, career changers in their 50s and parents returning to work. We are as flexible as possible and ensure that the one-year academic training works for you

If you would be interested in joining the teaching profession and shaping the lives of children in your local area, then please get in touch with the WSTP for more information.

Mrs Neesam

The entry requirements for the training are; Find out more:

English and Maths GCSE grade C or equivalent

An undergraduate degree

www.wessexschools.uk

0120262038

wstp@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk

"I am a career changer from JP Morgan who successfully juggled my training with having a young family I wouldn’t say it was easy but, I would say it was worth it I spent time at St Edwards School and Poole High School throughout my training year, and secured employment at Poole High School I am currently teaching D&T to all year groups and love being able to learn and grow in a supportive school."

WHAT ARE T Levels?

T Levels are a new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want

They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The 2-year qualification brings classroom and work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses

You will complete a 45 day industry placement, undertaken as a block

T Levels are ideal if you have completed your GCSEs and want to get the knowledge and experience needed to get a skilled job

T Levels also offer UCAS points so you can still continue studying with a higher apprenticeship or degree.

What will I learn about?

The Business Environment

Careers Within the Finance and Accounting Professions

Regulation

Professionalism & Ethics/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Security and Risk

Professional Services

Fundamentals of Law

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Technology

Data Driven

Innovation/Analytics and Design Thinking

Research Skills

Project/Change Management and Administration

The Financial Services Sector

Professionalism and Ethics

T Level Accountancy

Occupational specialism:

Assistant Accountant

T Level Finance

Occupational specialisms to choose from:

Retail & Commercial Banking Analyst

Investment Banking and Asset

Wealth Management Analyst

Insurance Practitioner

Financial Compliance/Risk Analyst

WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?

FUTURE CAREERS

INSURANCE PRACTITIONER

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

RISK OFFICER

FINANCIAL

ADVISOR

PAYROLL OFFICER PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

We are excited to inform you of an exciting new post-16 course available exclusively within the local area.

Poole High Sixth Form will be the only post-16 provider in Dorset to be offering T Levels in Finance and in Accounting to students wanting to embark on a course that involves learning in the classroom and in a work placement. The table at the bottom of the page shows how T Levels fit within our other post-16 courses. Visit poolehigh.co.uk/sixthform for more details

T Levels are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The 2-year qualification brings classroom and work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses

You will complete a 45 day industry placement, undertaken as a block

T Levels are ideal if you have completed your GCSEs and want to get the knowledge and experience needed to get a skilled job

T Levels are worth UCAS points, a T Level Distinction* is the equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A* Poole High Sixth Form will be offering students the opportunity to study the Accounting or Finance T Level from September 2023. This will be delivered in conjunction with local employers including JP Morgan and PKF Francis Clark. Visit poolehigh.co.uk/sixthform for more details and how to apply or use the QR code at the top of the page

Ms Neesam MATHS

Miss Melvin-Smith

Mr Hoyland

Mrs Scott and Team

Mrs Wilkins & P.E. Department

Ms Rolle

Mrs Harker

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