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End of Term
As the term comes to an end on Thursday 1st April, we can look back over a hectic period for all our pupils and teachers. Modular examinations for different year groups of pupils have been taking place together with numerous extra curricular activities for us and our local primary schools. A special mention must go to PE and Expressive Arts for their contribution and dedication to both the Sports Relief charity fund raising where over £1,000 was raised and the Expressive Arts showcase where an evening of music, drama and dance was performed.
Primary Schools Activities Term 5
The Programme and Booking Form for Years 5 & 6 Primary Schools Activities are now available on the Parents Page of the school website.
Sport Relief
Congratulations to Miss Smith who with the help of our PE Faculty, Sports Captains, BTEC Sport candidates and our grounds staff, planned and co-ordinated the school’s fundraising activities for Sport Relief on Friday 19 March.
Non Uniform Day
Friday 26th March will be a Non Uniform Day when we will be raising money for the Hope for Tomorrow cancer charity. Tickets cost £1 from the PLC - remember, no ticket, no non-uniform!
Travel Plan 2010
Following on from the School Premises Development Plan that was undertaken with the Local Authority and the bdp architecture partnership, our School is in the final stages of completing the Travel Plan which has looked closely at improving the safety and sustainability of the transport of pupils, parents, visitors and School work colleagues in their journeys to and from School. Consultation with a wide audience, including pupils, parents, staff, school colleagues and the Local Authority has taken place to formulate the Travel Plan.
Spring Showcase
On Monday 22nd March @ 7pm in the Main Hall, the Expressive Arts Faculty will be staging a ‘Spring Showcase’ featuring a variety of groups, including the Steel Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Guitar Group, Vocal Group and Drama Club, in addition to some smaller items, such as dance groups in Year 10.
Science Faculty in Focus
Thisweek is National Science Week, and this year is a celebration of biodiversity, and why it’s important. Did you know that of the 1.4 million species described in total on Earth, about a quarter of them are beetles? That’s about 350,000 species of beetles alone! Some scientists think that the actual total number of all species may be 10 million or more. But biodiversity can provide people with much more important resources. For example, 70% of plants which show anti-cancer properties are found in the rainforests. In total, rainforests contain about half of the world’s plant and animal species, but they are being destroyed so quickly that many beneficial plants may become extinct before their medicinal uses have been discovered.
Engaging Parents!
At Cirencester Deer Park School we believe that our relationship with parents is vital to the success of the school. Engaging with parents is important in many aspects of school life.
After Half Term
A busy start to the term is underway. Year 11 coursework deadlines are approaching fast with examinations imminent. Numerous initiatives are in progress in a variety of subject areas, with Year 6 pupils from local junior schools being welcomed at Deer Park in after school Enrichment Activities in Design, Art and Science. Our pupils have returned safely from recent enriching experiences to Holland and Italy, either debating world issues with other European pupils or learning to ski down the slopes in Aprica, Italy.
Humanities Faculty in Focus
World War II
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This year marks the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Second World War was a highly destructive war that destroyed civilian populations, changed governments, altered borders and fostered the drive towards new weaponry. Those who survived it never forgot it and some were unable to return to normality afterwards.
For some people it introduced new respect, whilst for others it created opportunities to change things and challenge previously accepted injustices. Therefore it seems very appropriate that we mark this anniversary. |
