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SECONDARY NEWS
A half-termly Newsletter from the Secondary Department at Marjory Kinnon School
SPRING 1 2019
LS1
LS1 have explored ratios in Maths. They used a range of ingredients to make mock-tails, following ratios in
recipes. They had to make sure that they read the ratio the correct way round in order to put in the right
quantities of each of the ingredients. They also had to accurately measure out each liquid and work out
how the quantities would change if they needed to make drinks for more or less people than the recipe
stated. The children enjoyed trying a range of different concoctions and evaluating the successfulness of
each drink afterwards.
LS2
This half term LS2 class has been learning about Germany. We found the topic
very interesting but also fun to learn. We made some German pretzels out of
playdough. That was not easy at all! We learned about famous Berlin landmarks.
The story behind the Berlin Wall is fascinating!
Can you answer some of these challenging questions? We can!
LS3
The pupils in LS3 have been learning about teamwork in Life Skills lessons and have been thinking about
which skills they would need for a future career. Each group was allocated a job: Engineer, Builder and
Supplier. Each team used Lego bricks to make an object, each pupil sticking to their designated role. They
have learnt to overcome some difficulties by analysing their skills and by helping each other to improve.
This is what they thought of the task:
Ayeshah: My job was to describe the picture. I
need to use more words like “on top of” to
describe better next time.
Yanis: I was talking nicely and I need to do
good listening to get better.
Tilly: I had to find the Lego. Everyone worked well in the group and
was kind. I need to describe the pieces better to improve.
Saavan: I could find the colours. I put the Lego together.
Nidingsa: I described to Gurveer which bricks we needed and told
Enzo to build it. I need to give more detailed descriptions to improve.
Gurveer: I listened well. I could find the Lego bricks we needed.
Enzo: I needed to wait for instructions. I could build very well.
LS4
LS4 have been working hard on their algebra. Not only have they been successfully expanding brackets,
they have also been able to find the numerical values for a range of variables. This is not easy as it involves
a good deal of multiplying, dividing and adding!
LS5
In Cultural Studies, LS5 have been learning about Italy and all its physical features including its natural disasters, in particular earthquakes and volcanoes. As a class we recreated our own earthquake using Lego and an experiment to make a volcano.
LS6
Recently LS6 have been working on "Being Myself" and "Feelings". There have been several class discussions, all the pupils have contributed, and they have learned about the meaning of cheerful, sad, angry, frightened and calm. These words have formed part of poems that the children have very much enjoyed studying. Presently, they are working on the word "angry", and the feelings that are associated with this emotion.
LS7
In our life skills lessons LS7 have been doing lots of work on working in teams. We discussed how it is
important to work as a team and the qualities of a good team. We then undertook many activities which
involved the children working together as a team to demonstrate what they have learnt. These activities
included building a tower with newspaper, building various designs using Lego, completing puzzles and
memory games. We also looked at the different roles that are important to be part of an effective team.
The children enjoyed the activities and their team building skills are starting to improve!
LS8
This term LS8 have been learning to work together in different peer groups to complete a variety of different challenges. The concept being to increase their social skills and their abilities to tolerate, persevere and communicate with one another in a kind and respectful manner. One such challenge this term during a guided reading session was to build a tower using only marshmallows and spaghetti. The pupils had to work together in teams to read up on how towers are made, then construct a plan together, and finally execute their towers. This task was very tricky as the marshmallows were sticky and the spaghetti was fragile and broke easily, so the pupils had to work together to achieve any form of result. Here are some pictures of LS8's teamwork and sticky model towers.
US2
In US2 this term we have been learning about explorers that have travelled to the South Pole in English. In
numeracy we have been focusing on fractions and money. In addition to this, this term we have been
developing our cooking skills in our Food Tech lessons and making lots of delicious dishes such as vegetable
curry and courgette and mushroom tart. During these lessons we have been working on our cutting skills
and working as a group to follow instructions.
US3
The students in US3 have been working on an Adventure Unit in English. One of their tasks was
to research and plan hypothetical trips to either Mount Everest or the Isle of Skye. They found information
on the location, researched the cost of flights and hotels, as well as outlining the numerous activities a
traveller could embark on.
In the pictures, the students are delivering a PowerPoint presentation which they created to pitch their
destinations to the class. They used a combination of images, descriptive language and the power of
persuasion to try and encourage their audience to choose their destination as the winning one!
US4
The year 11 students have been enjoying their courses at Brooklands College. In Engineering, they have
been completing servicing on motor vehicles and carrying out MOT checks. In Catering, they have been
producing healthy meals to restaurant quality standards. In Media, they have been doing product design
and development for cereals.
ART – KS3 - Ceramic Hand Project
During Spring 1 some lucky classes got to complete a Ceramic Hand Project.
The project explored the idea of expressing themselves through art and design. Students designed their own
hand and were encouraged to use different textures and details that they liked or think represented them.
They then made their clay hand using rolling pins and clay knives and transferred their design onto the clay
hand. Students then painted their hand in a colour that they thought best represented them or the theme of
their hand. The finished hands were presented on mini easels made with ice cream sticks and PVA glue.
Pictured below are LS4 proudly displaying their hands. Brilliant work LS4!
Art - KS4 Accreditation Projects
US1 have been busy this term completing the AQA award ``Producing Pop Art Style Artwork”.
Students researched famous artist Andy Warhol and were inspired by his art “Marilyn Diptych” to create
their own pop art style self-portraits.
Using foam board and printing ink students transferred a pencil drawing of themselves onto a foam board
which was then used to make relief prints. Students then arranged their prints using bright colours and
matched their prints with contrasting colours.
Well done US1 your pop art inspired self-portraits look brilliant!
PE
Key stage 3 pupils have been learning dynamic balance during this term in PE. Pupils had the opportunity to
take part in different activities which involved dynamic balance using the PE create wheel cards to self-
assess to track their progress in PE.
Key stage 4 have been learning basic football skills which involved controlling the ball and passing the ball
using the inside and outside of the foot. Pupils also had the chance to challenge themselves by dribbling the
ball close to the body with their weaker foot.
Key stage 4 have also been learning basic first aid training to gain knowledge of how to react in certain
emergency situations. They have been learning about what is inside a first aid kit, coping in an emergency,
breaks, strains, sprains and the recovery positions.
Food Technology
In Food Technology US4 have been using the skills they have learnt to prepare and cook a range of healthy dishes. They have made sweetcorn and chickpea burgers, vegetable biryani and couscous stuffed peppers. The year 11 pupils have also been working towards an AQA Unit Award for making a chilli-con-carne. In lower secondary LS6 and LS7 have been looking at the theme of 'Meal Deal.' This is balancing foods from different groups into main meals. They have made tuna pasta bake, vegetable fajitas and vegetable biryani.
Music
This term LS1, LS2 & LS3 have been learning about the pentatonic scale and its use around the world. They
have all been learning a well-known melody that uses the pentatonic scale and had a chance to practise
and record their performance. LS4, LS5, LS6 & LS7 have been studying the orchestra. This has included
finding out about the different instruments in each section of the orchestra and then trying to replicate the
theme from Tchaikovsky’s ballet, ‘Swan Lake’, on GarageBand. Each class has also been very fortunate to
have a live ballet demonstration from Miss Weavers who talked about the different techniques used in
ballet. LS8 have been composing using Serialist techniques. In music, Serialism makes use of a 12-tone
row, from which an entire composition is derived e.g. by using the row backwards, or inverting it and also
extracting chord structures from it to make a full composition. They have also been exploring chance music
and using dice rolling to determine their composition.
PUPIL VOICE
This is a section where the pupils can give their opinion on different
subjects. This half term they have written about the new school.
Jack Petchey Winners
These are our Jack Petchey winners for the Spring Term. Well done to Joywin and Yaqub, both well-
deserved winners.
These were the comments that were written about the winners by their teachers and peers.
Yaqub Geele
Yaqub’s behaviour has completely changed this year. He is always
willing and able to help others in class. He now has control over his
emotions and uses all the skills he has learnt to control them. He is a
great member of the class and loves telling jokes, singing and
entertaining everyone. Miss MacDonald, his teacher, is very proud of
his achievements this year.
Joywin De Araujo
Joywin is a very responsible student and a great role model to other
students. He is an ambassador for the school and is very trustworthy.
He has a mature attitude and is happy to help his friends if they are
struggling. He always puts in 100% effort and tries his best in all
lessons. He is working very hard towards his GCSEs and is predicted to
get great grades.
Charity Events
At the beginning of the term we were very pleased to have another food bank collection. Thank you very
much for all your donations. Lorraine and John from Feltham food bank were really impressed with the
amount of food that was donated which will go towards helping a lot of people.
Key Dates
18th February - Friday 22 February – Half term holiday – school closed for the pupils
Monday 25th February – pupils return to school
7th March – World Book Day
15th March – Comic Relief – Red Nose Day – different charity events will be taking place on this day
5th April – last day of the Spring Term – school closes at 1pm for the pupils