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FAME! The Musical
In the Expressive Arts faculty at the moment there are lots of rehearsals happening as it gets closer to the big deadline. The last stage of line learning is happening. Finishing touches are being put to the songs and the dances. And everyone has their best 80s outfit ready for the big event… The opening night of FAME!
Celebration of Achievement
This week we welcomed back the ‘Class of 2009’ who achieved an impressive 72% 5 or more A*-C grades in their GCSEs this summer with some pupils scooping excellent grades in as many as 15 subjects. We are delighted to learn that over 90% of the year group have chosen to continue with their learning at either Cirencester College or another post-16 provider.
BTECs in Expressive Arts
Within the Expressive Arts Faculty there are two BTEC courses offered to students in Key Stage 4 - in addition to GCSE Drama, GCSE Music and NCFE Music Technology. These BTECs are a relatively new style of course and have key differences to GCSEs.
Murder Mystery Evening
Murder Mystery Evening at Cirencester Deer Park School on Friday 13th November at 7pm
Let's Get Creative
With Cirencester Deer Park being recognised as a School of Creativity earlier this year it’s time to exercise our creative muscles! Year 10 have been taking some great photographs for their coursework and you can see some examples here.
Maths Faculty
October 2009 has been an exciting time in the Maths Faculty. Mrs Bond, Mr Vaughan and Mr van Wyk have been delighted to welcome Year 5 and 6 pupils from local primary schools to take part in our Crystal Maze Challenge. The challenge involves pupils completing number, shape and logic puzzles against the clock whilst developing their skills in team work, communication and problem solving.
New Inclusion Centre
In September, Cirencester Deer Park School opened its new Inclusion Centre. Headteacher, Chiquita Henson explained, ‘The centre extends the repertoire of our Pupil Services Team and the provision we make to ensure our pupils’ personal development and wellbeing which was judged to be outstanding in our last Ofsted inspection. It is designed to meet the needs of a range of learners and complements our existing strategies. It reflects our commitment to ensuring all pupils can achieve more than they first think they can.’
Post 16 Information Evening
As part of our Careers, Education & Guidance Programme, we are holding a Post 16 Parents’ Information Evening on Thursday 8th October at 7.00pm in the Main Hall.
The Big Tidy Up
Last week, 36 pupils from Cirencester Deer Park School contributed towards Britain’s biggest ever litter pick. The pupils donned their bright green tabards and with matching green sacks threw themselves into ‘the Big Tidy Up’.
Celebrating European Day of Languages
On Monday 21 September, the Languages Faculty at Cirencester Deer Park School held their annual ‘Languages Week’. During the week pupils were invited to participate in learning different languages from around the world reflecting Deer Park’s commitment to the International Schools’ programme.
