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HEADTEACHER ’ S WELCOME Welcome to the summer 2013 edition of sUCCess magazine – a vibrant 24 sides showcasing the activity, talent and enthusiasm of staff and students at this school.

With the 2013 exam season now rapidly coming to its conclusion, we are hugely optimistic about the coming results days in August. Given the great efforts made by staff and students alike to achieve the best outcome possible, it is even more amazing to read about the vast range of activities that seem to appear, as if by magic, out of nowhere.

The Art Exhibtion, as ever celebrated the talents of our students and the staff of this remarkable department and inspired those who attended. In a recent visit by the Chief Examiner for Art, the standard of work coming out of this department was singled out as unmatched in the country. Most teachers never see a score of 100% at A Level at any point in their careers - at Ullswater this year we have several!

This sUCCess is an amazing record of the many achievements and opportunities available. A big thank you to all our staff, especially to those retiring, and we wish our students all the best of luck in their exams and a very happy summer holiday.

Nigel H. Pattinson

MATHS COMPETITIO

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2013 A-LEVEL ART SHOW This year’s A-level Fine Art and Art Textiles Exhibition contains some of the most ambitious work ever produced at UCC; including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation and a whole host of textile techniques. It illustrates beautifully the maturity, range and depth of exploration that students achieve during their studies at UCC and serves to act as inspiration for up-and-coming artists within the school. Many of the students exhibiting are continuing their art education beyond sixth form, either at degree or foundation level.

Students have done incredibly well this year, with several achieving the highest possible mark.

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TOM BENNETT’S FIRST PUBLISHING SUCCESS IN ANNA PIERSON AWARD Many congratulations to Tom Bennett, who has had his work published in the Anne Pierson Award Anthology. This annual award celebrates young writers in Cumbria and the theme for 2013 was ‘Meeting’. Young writers entered a short story, a piece of descriptive prose, a monologue of not more than 1500 words or a poem of not more than 40 lines. Well done Tom – it’s a real achievement to have your work published!

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CANOPY ART TEXTILES AT DALEMAIN Art Textiles students in Years 9, 10 and 12 have had their work exhibited alongside international artists as part of Eden Arts ‘Canopy’ project. Year 9 pupils created beautiful felt butterflies with artist Debbie Lucas, while GCSE and A-level students used a range of techniques to created futuristic wire insects. All the students’ work was exhibited at Dalemain House and proved so popular with visitors that the exhibition was extended until the end of May. The work will also be on display at Low Sizergh Barn in July and in Penrith town centre in August India Campbell

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INSPIRATIONAL PUPIL SHAVES HER HAIR FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

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Alicia Davidson, a pupil in Year 10, was inspired by her good friends Tayla Colling and Laura Mounsey to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, which helps and supports teenagers with cancer. At lunch-time on Tuesday 21 May, a huge crowd of pupils, staff and family cheered Alicia on as her head was shaved. Tayla Colling was tasked with taking the first cut and Mrs Crocker, the Hair and Beauty lecturer, completed the dramatic hair cut. Alicia’s Head of Year, Mr Jackson said: “I am so proud of Alicia, of her courage and her willingness to go all out to raise money for this worthwhile charity and also how keen the pupils and staff from UCC were to give generously and provide moral support.” So far Alicia has raised a fantastic £1000.00. The total amount raised was helped by former UCC teacher Mr Silson’s generous donation of his retirement fund. In addition, the catering team at school made and sold many wonderful home-baked cakes in the weeks leading up to the event. If you would like to donate visit www.teenagecancertrust.org Rob Jackson

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YEAR 5 SCIENCE DAYS Late in June, Year 5 pupils from local primary schools came into UCC to conduct scientific experiments. They designed a landing module that enabled them to drop an egg safely and extracted DNA from strawberries! The pupils were full of excitement and very keen to be involved; they left equally excited and enthusiastic at the prospect of joining UCC in the future. The UCC Science staff were very ably supported by some potentially outstanding young scientists in Year 10.

A big thank you to every one involved in the success of this event!

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TANZANIA

On school visits to Tanzania we have made contact with a local man – Constantine Nyaki – who, with the organisation he has founded, works tirelessly to better the lives of some very underprivileged children in the Uru area of Kilimanjaro. Over the last school year, two Year 8 forms – LOS and RMH – have organised fundraising events and have raised a total of £400 to send to Tanzania. This money has now been received and its impact has been enormous. A secure house has been built for one student and her family; the remainder has paid for school fees and uniforms to allow a number of children to attend school for the first time. In total, over the years, UCC has raised in excess of £1000 for this cause and we will continue to work with our links in Tanzania to better the lives of the many under-privileged children in that country. Thank you so much for your efforts LOS and EJR, we are very proud of you!

Marcus Castle

DT TOURNAMENT

Well done to this year’s Technology Team, who took part in the 2013 Technology Tournament at Windermere. The students worked hard to construct a vehicle that could be propelled by weight, using a kit comprising wooden batons, string, pulley wheels, wire and card. Although minor glitches got in the way of major prize winning, the students had a fantastic time and are already planning their 2014 entry!

Lee Hutchinson

BRANCH OUT 2013

Congratulations to the 280 students who took part in this year’s competition to branch out in their reading, especially to the winners of the prizes. Thanks must go to the Penrith Alhambra Cinema, who supported us once again by donating cinema tickets. Launching with John Hurt this year, the competition gains momentum every year and we look forward to new books and challenges next year!

Rachael de la Mare

LEISURE & TOURISM Well done to Year 13 Leisure Studies students who, as part of their AQA coursework, were required to plan and manage an event. This event – a games fair including a rodeo bull – was held in the Sports Hall and was very well attended by UCC pupils. A total of £1310 was raised, which was split between the Great North Air Ambulance Service and Eden Valley Hospice.

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THE 39 STEPS

These are tremendously exciting times for Ullswater Community College. The end-of-term production was the first by the new ‘Creative Arts Faculty’, which brings together, Drama, Dance, Music and Art. For our first venture we chose The 39 Steps, John Buchan’s exciting spy thriller magically transferred to film by Alfred Hitchcock. Taking the current stage version as our starting point, we embedded dance and music as part of the performance. The sets, film and many props – created by the Art Department – brought life to the numerous settings for the action.

The actors came from Years 8 to 13 and some ex-students helped out back stage.

We set our production in the late 1930s. As they arrived, the audience was immediately transported back in time with pre-set action in the foyer area.

It was a challenge getting everything together at this time of the year after a busy exam season but we are proud of what the students created and it was a really exciting and entertaining night, where we truly brought together the four areas of the new faculty in an integrated performance.

Owen Smith, Head of Creative Arts

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