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15th September 2017Issue No 143

Dear Parents,

We were invaded by the Army on Wednesday who led our Upper School in a number of team-building events. The most gratifying thing about the day was the feedback from the Army personnel who praised the down-to-earth and resilient can-do spirit of our pupils. You can see lots of photos of this event on the school’s Facebook page.

Our Year 11s also spent much of the week pondering career choices including undertaking futurewise profiling. They have really embraced the Upper School uniform code and look very business-like for the year ahead. It will be a year of great challenge but we are confident they will do well in the new GCSE specifications.

I managed to watch some of the hockey on Saturday and it was a really enjoyable morning of sport. Meanwhile at West Buckland our 1st XV rugby team had a successful morning in their pre-season tournament with two wins against our oldest rivals, West Buckland and Mount Kelly. This sets up some intriguing return fixtures later in the season.

Another event attracting interest is the spring production which will be a play written, directed and produced by Julian Pomroy. The play is based on smuggling in Hartland during the 19th century. Mr Pomroy will be helped in the production by Mrs James who has joined our Drama Department. Mrs James is a former member of the Royal School of Ballet and a dance teacher of real experience.

Simon Weale

A variety of challenging Army led team-building events for our Upper School this week

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I hope many of you found yesterday’s information evening useful and I would reiterate that if you have any queries during the course of the term, please do not hesitate to get in touch.I hope you have a good weekend.

Matthew Foale

Buddy Reading BeginsYear 6 joined Pre-Prep this week for their first buddy reading session of the term. The children read to each other, talked about their books and enjoyed spending their time together.

News from the Prep SchoolDear Parents,Kindness has been the theme across the school this week. Monday’s assembly focused on what this actually means, as well as giving plenty of examples of random acts of kindness, and how they have a very positive impact on both the giver and recipient.

Pre-School and Year 5 have had their first swimming sessions of the term and our children in Years 3 and 4 enjoyed the day at Meeth Nature Reserve yesterday, managing to avoid most of the heavy showers.

Congratulations to James, George, Angus, Gracie, Elsie, Alfie, Freddie and Jonah for winning last week’s Golden Stickers. Our first BAFTA (Behaviour Award For Thoughtful Actions) of the year has been awarded to Maddie, with the Manners Medals going to Tom. Willow has become our first Musician of the Week, as she played the piano beautifully at the start of Monday’s assembly.

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Year 6 Silhouette ArtAs part of their History topic on the Victorians, our Year 6 children have been creating some silhouette portraits.

Lottie’s Support for Hurricane SurvivorsFollowing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, Lottie has donated her pocket money to the community of the British Virgin Islands.

She has also encouraged some friends to do the same, raising a total of £65.00 so far. Well done Lottie.

Events in the Prep School for next weekMonday 18th SeptemberYear 6 leave for their PGL residential trip to Osmington Bay, DorsetPre-School swim

Wednesday 20th SeptemberPre-School ‘Bring a Bike to School Day’Year 5 swim

Thursday 21st SeptemberYears 3-5 to Dingles Heritage Centre

Friday 22nd SeptemberAssembly: Mrs F. LovettYear 6 return from PGL

Sunday 24th SeptemberCross Country at Kingsley (10am)

Macmillan Coffee MorningFriday 29th September at 10.50amWe will again be raising money for Macmillan with our annual coffee morning. We are pleased to welcome friends and family into school on this morning to support this worthwhile cause. Please do get baking and send your children in with cakes to sell on this day. We will also be holding a raffle in aid of the Smuggler’s Challenge who are raising money for Force and Cancer Research UK. We have plenty of raffle prizes, but please do send your children in with a bit of extra money so they can buy raffle tickets too. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Claire Cardoo

Elizabeth Enjoys Gig Rowing SuccessUpper Sixth student Elizabeth Patrick has been gig boat rowing for the past year and a half and now rows for Boscastle Junior Pilot Gig Club. Last Saturday she was part of a crew of 7 rowing in The Great River Race in London - often referred to as London’s River Marathon, as it is a 22 mile race of over 300 crews rowing the Thames from Docklands to Richmond. The crew is made up of six rowers and one passenger to help with alternating rests, plus their coach who coxed. Her crew had a new best time of only 2 hours 37 minutes!

This was a great sporting accomplishment and a unique way to see London, something that few are able to do. The photos show them passing under Millenium Bridge and crossing by the Marshall at the finish in Richmond.

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Well Done Angus!Upper Sixth student Angus was fortunate to be selected to play for a Southwest U18 team in this year’s Barcelona International Water Polo Turbo Cup Tournament, which sadly for him meant missing the first few days of this term!

They played club teams from Hungary, Spain, Serbia, Italy and France in the iconic setting of the Barcelona Olympic Arena, set high above the city. For the boys, playing as an Exeter

team which is Angus’s home club, this was their first experience of continental polo - and the physicality in their first game was a bit of a shock! However they learnt fast, giving as good as they had received, won two of their seven games and lost by only a few goals in several. Angus scored 3 goals, and earned himself at least 8 exclusions (yellow cards) as they adjusted to the more physical contact required to stay afloat, let alone win the ball and score goals!

An Exeter U18 girls team also took part. This was largely a GB girls team, and recently hardened to the physical style of play after coming 5th in a recent European tournament in Serbia which qualifies them for the Junior World Cup Tournament later this year. Sadly they lost to a Catalonian team in extra time in the final on Sunday, after 22 penalties were taken in a shootout! Many thanks to the college for allowing Angus to miss a few days to take part.

Notice to ParentsIf parents change their email addresses please could they inform the school so that our records can be kept fully up to date.Thank you.

Sports Fixture Updates:Please note that an updated list of sports fixtures for the week aheadis posted on the school website every Monday morning. This can be found under the ‘News’ drop-down menu entitled ‘Sports Fixture Updates’.

Active Summer HolidaysWe do appreciate being informed of the many and varied activities that our pupils get involved in during school holidays and free time, such as the two previous pieces.

This photo sent in by mum shows Prep Year 6 pupil Savanah paddle boarding at Roadford Lake over the summer holidays.

Coming up in the Senior School:Sunday 17th September9.30am: Boarders’ Trip to Plymouth: Karting and Shopping

Monday 18th September6.00pm: U6 Introduction Evening and UCAS Presentation

Wednesday 20th September5.00pm: Academic Standards Committee meeting

Thursday 21st SeptemberPM: Oxbridge Workshop @ West Buckland School for L6 and U6

Friday 22nd SeptemberSchool Council meeting

Saturday 23rd September9.30-1.00pm: Boarders’ Barnstaple trip

Sunday 24th SeptemberSurfing5.15pm: Boarders’ Quiz Night

Hockey ReportsU12/13 B v Mount KellyThis match was very tough for the Shebbear girls who had not played much Hockey before. We kept Mount Kelly at bay for the first 15 minutes, but once they scored they became increasingly confident and many more goals followed. Shebbear pulled one goal back when Isobel Watt broke free and scored. We won’t mention the score, but we look forward to playing Mount Kelly again later on in the season when we have had more practise. Player of the Match: Freya Fong.

Claire Cardoo

1st XI v Mount Kelly 0-2This was a good game of hockey played between 2 teams of proficient hockey players – a far cry from just 4 years ago. Shebbear had been victorious in the last 2 years but Kelly have worked hard on their training and coaching and just about had the edge this time - winning by 2 – 0 after gaining the upper hand in the second half. The spectators should have been impressed by the quality of individual

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skill, passing and endeavour shown by both sides. It was a close first half with both sides having chances to score but with Kelly having a full squad of 16 players and able to substitute with fresh legs the second half became more demanding for the Shebbear girls. Emily S, Helen D and Eevee B worked tirelessly in midfield, the youngsters Amy, Lauren, Sophie, Maddie and Connie gained great experience form the game and showed their potential. Kitty, Antonia and Rosie, in their second year in the team acquitted themselves well once again and Cloe, another youngster making her debut in goal, made crucial saves and should feel more confident in her ability. It was a great effort girls and a good standard of hockey. Our other games will be equally as tough as teams try to get their revenge on us for defeating them last year.

After such a great game containing the up most effort from every player, I look forward to developing a strong 1st team hockey side with the girls. I want to thank each and everyone of you for turning up and doing so well on our first game as a team, the unity will come. We can take this one on the chin and hold our heads high. We will just have to come back stronger next time, in the rematch against mount Kelly.

Captain - Helen Dalton

Surf’s up for the BTEC sport students ...The benefits of a practical based BTEC course were apparent earlier today when the BTEC sport students (below) enjoyed a surf session with Freewave Surf Academy at Widemouth Bay as part of their sports leadership module. Not only did students experience coaching and leadership, they also had he opportunity to discuss the the start up and running of a business in the sport and leisure industry. All students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, which will aid them in their BTEC course.

Kate Burges

Rugby

1st XV Start a Winning SeasonThe 1st XV got their new season off to an excellent start in a warm up tournament. Shebbear beat hosts West Buckland 28-0 and then beat Mount Kelly 12-5. The 2017 captain, Siaosi (pictured with Will and Alessandro) was delighted with his side, and praised 1st XV debutants Oscar Skrbinsek, Will Cunningham, Tom Robins, Revell Groom, Alex Watling, Jack Ritchard, Zoltan Wagner, Eddie Jones and Jack Joslin.

Will and Alessandro shared the man of the match award, but there was fantastic play from a number of players. No.10 Will Cunningham scored the crucial try against Mount Kelly with a well judged chip and chase to secure the game. Congratulations to all.

Jamie Sanders

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Skills needs must drive careers education and guidance in schools

Key findings of a recent CBI/Pearson survey of employers about their views on careers advice in the UK include:

• 75% of employers expect to increase the number of high-skilled roles, but 61% fear that there will be insufficient skilled people to fill them

• Over half (58%) of employers plan to create new apprenticeship programmes and close to half (46%) expect to increase apprenticeship places

• Employers are actively engaging with schools to help support young people, with 81% of those surveyed having links to schools

• More than a third (35%) of employers say there is too little guidance and support on how to make work experience places worthwhile for young people

• Many employers believe there is a lack of awareness among young people of the education routes they need to take to enter particular careers (50%) and careers advice being poorly aligned to the sectors (49%), which leads to skills shortages

For more information, go to: https://www.pearson.com/corporate/news/media/news-announcements/2017/07/skills-needs-must-now-drive-reforms--cbi-pearson-education-and-s.html

Careers in insurance

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has rebranded and is offering a wider range of careers information, advice and events for students and their advisers. During the academic year 2017/18, the CII will be offering free events (suitable for students in Years 11 to 13) about risk management (Discover Risk) and financial planning (Discover Fortunes) to schools and colleges around the country. These 90-minute sessions, facilitated by the CII and supported by sector professionals, are a great way to bring about employer engagement and financial education for schools and students. For more information, go to: http://www.cii.co.uk/careers/ or email: discover@cii.co.uk

Careers in film

The British Film Institute has produced an action plan for the film industry which identifies skills shortages and career opportunities. To download the action plan, go to: http://www.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/future-film-skills-an-action-plan-2017.pdf

Careers in environmental science

In response to the increasing number of environmental science degree courses (undergraduate and post-graduate) and expanding career opportunities for environmental scientists, the Institution of Environmental Sciences, has established an accreditation programme for university and college courses. Students enrolled on accredited courses can apply for free membership of the Institution which provides information and advice about routes into environmental science careers. For more information about accredited courses, student membership and career opportunities in environmental science, go to: https://www.the-ies.org/joining/student_membership

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Which degrees bring the best career outcomes?

Analysis by the London School of Economics of data from Next Steps, a longitudinal study capturing information about young people’s educational trajectories, personal and family characteristics and occupational outcomes, shows that:

• Science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates at age 25 are most likely to be in a professional or managerial job

• Law, economics and management graduates in work at age 25 are most likely to be in full time employment

• Arts and humanities graduates have the highest weekly incomes at age 25 • 25 year old female graduates earn (on average) more than 25 year old male

graduates • Students who study arts and humanities are more likely to be female, to come

from relatively advantaged social backgrounds, and to be white • Ethnic minority graduates aged 25 earn less than white graduates aged 25

For more information, go to: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2017/08/17/which-subjects-bring-the-best-career-outcomes-for-uk-university-students/

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

The University of Oxford has maintained its position at the top of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Other highly ranked UK universities include:

• University of Cambridge (2nd) • Imperial College (8th) • University College London (16th) • London School of Economics and Political Science (25th) • University of Edinburgh (27th) • King’s College London (36th) • University of Manchester (54th) • University of Bristol (76th) • University of Glasgow (80th) • University of Warwick (91st) • Durham University (97th)

For more information and to see the full rankings, go to: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/world-university-rankings-2018-results-announced

Wellbeing and mental health support at university

Universities are increasingly aware of the realities of student life and the pressures and challenges that students face, so offer a range of services to support students academically and emotionally including counselling, drop-in clinics, nightlines, wellbeing groups, personal and hall tutors, medical services and chaplaincies. For more information, go to: https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/starting-university/385941-wellbeing-and-mental-health-support-at-university

EduCanada Fair 2017

Canada House London will host the 5th annual EduCanada Fair for students and their parents on Saturday October 7th 2017. The event provides an opportunity to meet representatives from Canadian universities and colleges and to learn about study options in Canada. For more information or to register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/educanada-uk-fair-2017-tickets-35534087412

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International higher education - webinars for careers advisers

Supporting applications to US colleges and universities 17:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday 20th September 2017

This webinar will be hosted by Dr Jason Smith, founder of US application specialists UES. Jason will go over the basics of helping students apply to university in America, including the reasons why students choose America, the benefits of a US college education, and what the colleges are looking for in students. He will also cover the practical aspects including the application timeline, choosing colleges, application essays, teacher recommendations and school reports, funding options, and of course the standardised tests (SAT, ACT and Subject Tests).

To register for this webinar (which will be recorded and uploaded to the IF members’ website), go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5524959451856683266

Studying abroad in English 14:00 to 15:00 on Thursday 12th October 2017

There is a wide range of options available to students considering university study abroad taught in English, from English-speaking countries such as Ireland, the USA and Australia, to more exotic options such as Japan, Latvia or Qatar. In this webinar, independent university consultant David Hawkins will give an overview of the various options available to students and discuss how schools can make use of external advisers to support their students in considering these university choices.

To register for this webinar (which will be recorded and uploaded to the IF members’ website), go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3531490994629123586

Inspiring Futures Helpline

The Inspiring Futures Helpline team operates from our Head Office in Wallingford, providing comprehensive, impartial and accurate careers information, advice and guidance to support member schools, students and parents, as well as IF staff.

Over the summer, the Helpline team has researched UK higher education entry requirements for:

• Dental schools • Medical schools – including work experience requirements • Veterinary schools – including work experience requirements

These useful resources can be downloaded for use in schools from the Inspiring Futures membership website: www.inspiringfutures.org.uk

IAG Helpline team

• Janet Taylor Information Manager • Roz Bovis Assistant Information Manager • Jacquie Ridge Information Helpline Assistant

: helpline@inspiringfutures.org.uk : +44 (0) 1491 820382

Vicki MacDonald: Regional Director, Inspiring Futures

victoria.macdonald@inspiringfutures.org.uk

Inspiring Futures is part of Group GTI. Inspiring Futures has been working with young people in partnership with schools in the UK and internationally for over 70 years and provides impartial and expert careers guidance that includes psychometric profiling, personal guidance discussions, work-related learning and skills development activities, information events, workshops and conferences and much more.