RICHARD LANDER SCHOOL

WEEKLY BULLETIN

11th January 2013

Important Dates for your Diary SUNDAY 13TH JANUARY 10:00—12:20 GCSE Maths Revision Session for Year 11 EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 25/03/13 15:30—17:30 Primary Cluster School Sports - Netball THURSDAY 17TH JANUARY 16:00—19:00 Year 10 Parent Evening THURSDAY 17TH JANUARY 11:00—12:00 Year 11 History Revision Session FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY Year 10 Mathematics G&T Day—University of Plymouth FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 13:00—15:30 Primary Cluster School Sports - Cross Country MONDAY 21ST JANUARY 13:00—15:30 Primary Cluster School Sports - Gym TUESDAY 22ND JANUARY Year 7 Literacy Cluster Project workshop with RSC THURSDAY 24TH JANUARY Year 9 Telltales Production at H4C THURSDAY 24TH JANUARY Year 9 Options Evening SATURDAY/SUNDAY 26TH/27TH Ten Tors Camping Weekend

IN THIS WEEKS BULLETIN Page 1: Message from the Headteacher, Diary Dates. Page 2: Collaborative Art Project; DT Hall of Fame Page 3: Y8 Technology Days Page 4: Mr Pascoe’s Requiem Pages 5,6,7,8: Noticeboards

Message from the Headteacher

Dear Parents, I trust all our families had a really enjoyable Christmas and New Year. On behalf of the staff and Governors at Richard Lander, I wish you all a very happy New Year! The new term has started in earnest with Year 11 sitting a range of GCSE examinations, including English and Maths, in the first week back after the Christmas break. Over the next few weeks, Year 11 will sit a range of other GCSE module exams which count directly towards their final GCSE grades. If parents are unsure of the specific exams their children are sitting, please do contact Mrs Bache at school, who will issue a timetable to you. (Timetables have previously been issued but we do realise some of these will get mislaid.) Please also refer to the school website, where a generic timetable for the January GCSE exams can be found. The link to this is on the Notices section of the Homepage. Please could parents of Year 11 students also ensure that their children are now doing on average, about 2 hours’ homework / revision per night. This is such a busy term, with lots of GCSE module exams and controlled assignments being done in school, quite apart from all the revision which supports this at home. The best preparation for GCSE exams is a revision programme which starts at the beginning of the spring term, rather than waiting for the Easter holidays to begin. Can I also remind all parents that our homework is set via an online facility. There is a link to this on the Headline Features section of the school’s website, again on the Homepage. So if you want to know what homework each member of staff has set for your children on a weekly basis, please take a look. It will help you support your children and take a hands-on approach to helping them at home. Many thanks for your continued support. I look forward to another successful term as we begin 2013 refreshed and eager for continued success and achievement. Kind regards, Steve Mulcahy Headteacher

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O n Friday 23rd November 2012, a workshop took place at Truro School, as part of the collaborative schools project involving three year 8 students,

Chloe Hall, Connie Downing and Liam Kristoffy, with the theme of the weather and included Richard Lander School, the Roseland Community College, Penair, Truro School and Pencallenick School.

The talented artist Hannah Woodman, who was having an exhibition of her work at the Truro School Heseltine Art Gallery was leading the workshop and the students were given a personal tour of her work, which for the most part dealt with the Cornish weather and this proved to be very instructive and inspiring. Following this the students all involved themselves with the business of producing paintings of the weather using acrylic paint under Hannah’s guidance. The end results were very exciting art of a high standard as the example of Connie Downing’s painting shown here proves. All of this work and more of the group of schools can be seen at the Lander Gallery, Lemon Street Market, Truro from Friday 29th February 2013. Mr S. Dove - Art Teacher

Winter Workshop with Hannah Woodman

T he best pieces of Design Technology work from the second half of the Autumn term have been selected and added to the Hall of Fame. These can now be found on the school website by following the School Features link on the home page. The DT Hall of Fame consists of the best pieces of student work from

both Key Stages 3 & 4 – nominated by the student’s DT teachers on a half-termly basis. The work selected can be anything – from initial design ideas to finished projects in all areas of the subject. Entries are showcased here on the website and on the large display screens around school. Students entered into the ‘Hall of Fame’ receive merits and the chance to be awarded a trophy if their work demonstrates excellence in a particular area. Here are 4 of the 13 chosen this

time, the others can be seen on the school website. Well done to all the students chosen. Mr N Everitt

*DON’T MISS - The DT HALL OF FAME*

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O n the last week of the autumn term (over two days) the entire Year 8 cohort were treated to a full day of Design Technology workshops where they each had the opportunity to experience three different material areas of the subject working together in unison to produce a final, professionally made product. Over the course of the day’s activities students worked in Food technology to cook a small batch of cookies - and had the opportunity to customise the flavourings. They then went to a Resistant Materials workshop and made a plastic vacuum-formed tray which again had personalised elements on the bottom. Finally the students spent time in the graphics room where they used the laser cutter to produce a cardboard wrap and professional design software to create a personalised, themed label. In the afternoon the students spent time assembling their products, taste testing and evaluating their work. This activity provided a valuable insight into the wide and varied nature of the subject and was

perhaps the only time in secondary education where they will have the opportunity to work across Food, Resistant Materials and Graphics to produce a single product. As well as this, it introduces important concepts such as ‘batch production’ and ‘quality control’ for the first time - which are key areas of understanding for the yr9 and Key stage 4 curriculum. The activity was led by the entire DT teaching team – each working in their specialist areas across 5 workshops.

Mr N Everitt - DT Teacher

Year 8 Technology Days - 18th & 19th December

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We are proud to announce that our

own Mr Pascoe, in collaboration with

Professor Anthony Pilching, has

composed a Requiem which will be

performed in Truro Cathedral on

Saturday 23rd March 2013.

The concept of this piece is unique

and ground-breaking as it takes the

genre of the Requiem, perhaps

exclusively the preserve of the

Church, and makes it secular: there is

a real dearth of music written from an

atheist viewpoint or even from the

perspective of those who are less

certain of their beliefs. This work is a

f r e s h mu s i ca l app roach t o

contemporary responses to loss, and is

structured loosely around the key

phases of grief, through a mix of

poems that do not require specific

faith, though they do not exclude it

either.

Mr Pascoe and Professor Pilching will

present a Seminar on the Requiem in

advance of its premiere performance

on Saturday 26th January - 9 am - 1

pm in the Truro School Chapel. Russell

and Tony will describe how their

inspired creat ive partnersh ip

developed over the months they spent

teasing out exactly what they wanted

to express and how the work was to

be shaped. Their journey was

fascinating and led to a conclusion the

audience will find moving, surprising

and ultimately uplifting. This informal

seminar will also include a question-

and-answer session, together with

some of the contralto and baritone

solos performed by Adele Berntzen

and Nick Beever, and you will be

invited to sing an extract or two from

the choral sections of the work. Paul

Comeau wi l l prov ide p iano

accompaniment (the Requiem is

actually scored for an orchestra of

over 60 players).

The tickets are prices at £12 (under

18 half price) to include music, coffee

and cake.

Please use the flier below if you are

interested in attending the seminar.

Tickets for the performance can be

bought from the Hall for Cornwall.

Russell Pascoe REQUIEM

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Key Stage 4 GSCE Revision, Controlled Assessment and Exam Advice These pages contain advice and information on upcoming events, revision sessions and assessments which will be happening in school, for Y10 & 11 students and their parents.

January Science Exam Dates Year 11 students should be revising over the Christmas holiday for their January science GCSE exam(s). Revision guides are available from the science prep room (£3 each) and revision will be carried out in lesson time. In addition GCSE Bitesize Science (OCR 21st Century Science) is really useful and past papers are available from the OCR website.

Revision Classes for exam re-sits Those students resitting exams will be expected to attend the appropriate revision classes below:

Biology B1B2B3 (A161) Wednesday 9th January

Biology B4B5B6 (A162) Monday 14th January

Chemistry C1C2C3 (A171) Thursday 17th January

Chemistry C4C5C6 (A172) Tuesday 22nd January

Physics P1P2P3 (A181) Thursday 24th January

Physics P4P5P6 (A182) Friday 25th January

Biology B4B5B6 B4 Wednesday 9th January 1.15-2.00pm in labs 213+214 B5 Thursday 10th January 1.15-2.00pm in labs 213+214 B6 Friday 11th January 1.15-2.00pm in labs 213+214

Chemistry C1C2C3 Monday 7th January 3.30-4.30pm in lab 109 and Tuesday 15th January 1.15-2.00pm in lab 108

Chemistry C4C5C6 C4 Wednesday 16th January 1.15-2.00pm in lab 210 C5 Thursday 17th January 1.15-2.00pm in lab 210 C6 Friday 18th January 1.15-2.00pm in lab 210

Physics P1P2P3 Monday 21st January 1.30-2.00pm in lab 109 and Monday 21st January 3.30-4.30pm in lab 111

Physics P4P5P6 P4 Tuesday 22nd January 1.15-2.00pm in labs 111+112 P5 Wednesday 23rd January 1.15-2.00pm in labs 111+112 P6 Thursday 24th January 1.15-2.00pm in labs 111+112

*This Sunday* - Sunday 13th January 10:00—12:30 GCSE Mathematics Higher Level Revision Sessions

We have arranged a revision morning on Sunday 13

th January 2013 for

year 11 students who will be taking their GCSE Methods in Mathematics examination at Higher level on Thursday 17

th and Tuesday 22

nd January.

The session has been organised to assist the students in their preparation for the examinations and will focus on consolidating the subject matter

and the techniques required to secure a ‘B’ grade or above. Please see the letter on the school website for more information.

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Key Stage 4 GSCE Revision and Exam Advice These pages contain advice and information on upcoming events, revision sessions and assessments which will be happening in school, for Y10 & 11 students and their parents.

Year 11 History Revision 2013 A reminder that the History revision sessions for students re-taking exams in January will take place after school on the following dates: Crime and Punishment (3.30-4.30pm) Monday 14th January Thursday 17th January Exam- Friday 18th January Impact of War (3.30-4.30pm) Thursday 24th January Monday 28th January

Exam-Tuesday 29th January

Please email your son/daughter’s teacher to confirm attendance at these sessions.

Provisional Controlled Assessment Dates for Years 10 and 11 Please note: Some of these dates are provisional and parents/carers should contact Mrs Bache if in doubt. This is also available on the school website. (What’s Going On - Exam Resources and Notices)

Day Month Event Subject Year

November - December Controlled Assessment Science* Yr 10

September - March Controlled Assessment Science* Yr 11

January - March Controlled Assessment Science* Yr 10

7th - 18th January Controlled Assessment English Yr 10

4th - 15th February Controlled Assessment German Yr 11

4th - 15th February Controlled Assessment French Yr 10

25th - 8th February - March Controlled Assessment English Yr 10

25th - 28th February - March Controlled Assessment Child Development Yr 10

4th - 8th March Controlled Assessment Spanish Yr 10

11th - 15th March Controlled Assessment Spanish Yr 10

18th - 22nd March Controlled Assessment English (single award) Yr 10

25th - 29th March Controlled Assessment English (single award) Yr 10

*********************** EASTER *********************************

April - June Controlled Assessment Science* Yr 10

15th - 26th April Controlled Assessment English Yr 10

23rd - 3rd April - June Controlled Assessment Child Development Yr 10

3rd - 14th June Controlled Assessment English Yr 10

17th - 21st June Controlled Assessment English (single award) Yr 10

24th - 28th June Controlled Assessment English (single award) Yr 10

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School uniform – We have a smart and distinctive uniform which makes a positive contribution to the school’s image. It is to be worn by all students. Parents are asked to fully support the school on this policy. Tops - Please note that the only tops which may be worn by students on school premises, including the playgrounds, are either the burgundy zip fronted top or the black microfleece with the school name on it. These tops are compulsory and every student

is expected to wear one. Other types of sweatshirts and hoodies are not to be worn either on the school premises or to and from school. All students should have a suitable, waterproof coat which they can wear to and from school and on school visits. Once a student has entered the school building in the morning he/she should place this outdoor item of clothing in his/her locker until the end of the day.

If a student needs an extra layer

of clothing then a burgundy Tee-

shirt may be worn under the school

polo shirt. No other colour Tee-shirt

should be worn.

Richard Lander Notice Board

There will be a short briefing meet-ing for parents / carers of all going on this year’s fabulous trip to Paris on Thursday 7th February at 6pm. This will be held in the school hall. The meeting will cover details such as travel arrangements, clothing, food, and will include a short slideshow of previous trips. I will be asking you to sign a consent form and provide me with up to date details re. allergies etc. Before this meeting please can you

apply for an EHIC - European Health Insurance Card - for your child and bring this EHIC card with you. You can apply online for free at www.ehic.org.uk. Please beware of other sites which offer a checking service and can charge up to £19.99 for this! Alternatively there is a telephone number you can try: 0845 606 2030. Please feel free to bring your child if you wish.

I look forward to seeing you then.

Paris 2013 Meeting

Safeguarding Children at Richard Lander School Richard Lander School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and vo l un teer s to s hare th i s commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection and Safeguarding Pol i cy, and procedures in place which we refer to in our prospectus. All staff, including supply staff, volunteers and governors, must ensure that they are aware of

these procedures. Parents and carers are welcome to read the Policy which is on the school website. Sometimes we may need to share informat ion and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our children are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. The designated staff in school for

Child Protection and Safeguarding concerns are Mrs J Nicholls and Mr P Gilbert.

Mr C Vaughan and Mr S Mulcahy can also be contacted if Mrs Nicholls or Mr Gilbert are

We are having a Bags 2 Schools collection on Wednesday 16th January, in aid of our

Uganda projects. If you have any full bags please drop them to Main Reception, by 9am on Wednesday 16th January. Similarly if you would like any bags to place items in for future collections please ask your child to see Miss Elliott in the mezzanine. Thank you for your

kind support.

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Richard Lander Notice Board

Due to the success of Community Spanish Classes last term, we will now be running the classes every Monday after school. These classes are open to absolutely everyone that would like to start learning or improve on an existing level of Spanish. Students, parents, aunties, uncles, friends and members of the wider community are all very welcome to join us for this completely free of charge class. Learn how to order tapas, reserve a salsa lesson, follow a Spanish recipe and generally improve your confidence in speaking this beautiful language! Classes will take place every Monday at Richard

Lander School from 3.30 to 4.30pm. For more

information or to reserve your place, please

contact Miss Kate Fewster in the Languages

Department.

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Community Notice Board

Disclaimer: Whilst all efforts have been taken by Richard Lander School to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on our Community Noticeboard page(s), Richard Lander School accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misleading statements on this page and is not liable for any action you may take as a result of relying on such information or advice or for any loss or

damage suffered by you as a result.

Thomas Cook

are recruiting for appren-ticeships for anyone inter-ested in cus-tomer ser-

vices, travel/tourism. The vacan-cy will be online in May but pu-pils can register their interest now: http://www.thomascook.com/recruitment/uk-and-ireland/apprentices/apply-here/

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY Western Power are now recruiting ap-prentices for the Redruth area. Closing date January 25th 2013. Pupils will need 5 GCSE’s at C or above inc. Maths, English and Science. For more info and to apply online go to http://www.joinwpd.co.uk/