The Family Stories Project Launches
Thursday, 11 March 2010 16:16
Delivered by Exley Edwards, film maker and Jane Flood, Storyteller
Extended Services has teamed up with Find Your Talent to produce the
‘Family Stories’ Project.
Year 7 and Year 8 families at Broadoak are invited to take part in this exciting film making pilot project.
Working with film maker Exley Edwards and storyteller Jane Flood families will be guided through the process of creating a narrative, the techniques of film making and have the opportunity to make a film in their own home with their family.
The subject matter of the films will be food, how it’s prepared, the ingredients used, food for special occasions or just about anything else based on food in the family.
No experience or special skills are required just the willingness to share your food stories and to have fun. All equipment supplied.
This project will start after Easter and the films will be edited and completed ready for showing early next autumn.
There will be two after-school workshops and one “Make a Film in a Day” Saturday workshop. Families will be guided, helped and facilitated to make their very own family food film in their home.
This is an exciting chance to work together with your families, to learn new skills and who knows maybe we have the next Stephen Spielberg or Nigella Lawson in North Somerset. This project will be part of ‘Your North Somerset’ festival and a Storytelling festival early next year.
Broadoak’s Poetry Slam Champs
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 19:18
On Friday the 5th of March, the Western Federation of Schools annual poetry Slam was held at Worle School. Thirteen students from year 9 were taken and, following a morning workshop, had to write a completely original poem and then perform it in front of a panel of judges and other competitors from four Weston Schools.
Ironically, Daisy Davidson, Jess Rampling and Rachel Price brought the Slam title back to Broadoak, and took the individual team gold, with a stunning performance of a poem called Winning isn’t Everything. The poem was about taking pride in what you do, and it was certainly a fitting end to the day given the tremendous effort and enthusiasm all the students put in. They really did the school proud.Broadoak‘s first in school radio podcast
Monday, 08 March 2010 18:50
Broadoak produced its very first radio podcast on Thursday 4th March, when Fabiola and Sapphire from Literacy Club, became radio presenters reporting on what they have been doing in Literacy Support, as well as advertising the school’s eagerly awaited production of ‘Fame.’
The first podcast was enthusiastically listened to by Mrs. Truss and Mr. Foale who were thrilled to be invited to the launch.
Primary School Netball Tournament at Broadoak
Thursday, 04 March 2010 19:09
Broadoak hosted the annual primary school Netball tournament for the Wyvern and Broadoak cluster of schools on Wednesday 24th February. Students from Bournville, Corpus Christi, Christchurch, Windwhistle, and Ashcombe competed against each other to earn the right to represent our cluster at the North Somerset partnership finals.
Each team was mentored by a Year 10 student who helped to coach them throughout their matches and give them advice on how they could improve as the afternoon progressed. The Year 10 students were also involved in umpiring a section of the tournament.
In the lead up to the tournament each school had been receiving coaching from Victoria Eddins which had been funded through the school sports coaching programme, a national initiative.
The feedback from schools regarding the coaching has been extremely positive and there was definitely an improvement in playing standards so thank you to Victoria.
Christchurch school emerged as winners at the end of the afternoon having one all of their games so congratulations to them and a big thank you to the students who made the afternoon a huge success..
Another successful "bring your parent to cook"
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 16:43
Broadoak held yet another succesful Bring a Parent to cook night at the start of the month. The food technology room was buzzing with 12 parent and child pairs and two year nine helpers. On the menu was tomato and red onion short crust turnovers followed by giant butterfly cakes. The work shop was a fantastic opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their child and learn some new skills and techniques. 
Sophie Abbots and Cole Collier, both from year nine, assisted the busy night and were a big help to Miss Lee.
Parents comments about the evening were, " We had such a good time especially when icing sugar completely covered Jack when making the butter icing!""We really enjoyed it and would like to take part again. As it was something neither of us had made before-it put us on a level playing field."
All parents left with fantastic pastries and cakes.
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Opportunity for families to be involved in exciting project at Tyntesfield
Sunday, 07 March 2010 10:28
Network 17: Broadoak Mathematics and Computing college £5,000 WIN!
Monday, 01 February 2010 19:16
We are delighted to report that Broadoak’s Network 17 innovation team “Innit 2 Winnit” have been successful in their bid to bring “creativity” to Broadoak. Seven students from Year 7 took centre stage at a presentation day at Rookery Manor to present their “Big Idea” to commission local artists to work with Broadoak students and create innovative art work for a variety of places around the school.
Team “Innit 2 Winnit” were last to present to over 60 students and officials from schools around the Weston area such as Worle, Oldmixon, Corpus Christi and Westhaven. Following their presentation, they were subjected to around 10 minutes of questioning from the audience to ensure their “Big Idea” was well planned and thought out. They were relieved to hear at the end of the day that their idea was regarded as one of the best and were awarded the amazing prize.
The team will be working on bringing this project to life over the next 6 months so look out for updates on the website and newsletters, or come and see our information display board in the centre of excellence.
From your Broadoak Innovation Team Innit 2 Winnit:
Louise Cousins (7B), Stacey Slipper (7S), Patryk Stanisz (7K), Alfie Hardy (7B), Robert Hyde (7M), Victoria Tucker (7B) and Harry Nicholson (7S).
Digital Imaging Course at Broadoak for Adults
Thursday, 28 January 2010 19:09
CSI Enrichment
Thursday, 25 February 2010 16:02
Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College Year 9 students have taken part in a CSI type murder investigation, using specialist techniques and equipment to solve a crime and present evidence at Weston College.
They had the opportunity to attend an enrichment course at Weston College where they are learning about forensic science.
The course not only develops students’ science skills, but also introduces them to a number of career routes within forensic science, with the Police and other professionals involved.
This is a hugely enjoyable project, and we are grateful to Weston College for providing this opportunity for our students to learn from people who work in this field.
Broadoak serves up a winner
Friday, 05 February 2010 15:28
A big congratulations to Rosie Taylor year 9 who came first in the Somerset Schools Chef of the Year competition on Thursday.
She was amongst tough competition with several of the students already enrolled on the Weston College catering work experience course.
Lydia Moore also took part and all students were praised for their professional manner and high standards.
Well done to Ms Lee Head of Food Technology for enthusing the students and preparing them for the event.
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Independent Learning in Science
Friday, 05 February 2010 15:16
In preparation for their half-hear assessment exam, 7D and 7M developed their team working and independent learning skills by making revision board games.
They quickly found that they needed to know their science really well if they were to create useful questions for use in the games.
The students invented rules, designed the boards and used the games to test each other’s science knowledge. Mr Darvill was really impressed with their standard of work and the way both classes organised themselves to achieve the tasks. Well done!
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Pasty Perfect!
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 13:26
A new and exciting link has been made with Ginsters of Cornwall, manufacturers of Britain's famous pasties, pies and bakes. Miss Lee has teamed up with Ginsters and is planning various projects in the future, including a year 8 Best of British project, where students must design a new snack product using British only, seasonal ingredients.
Talking to Ginsters, Miss Lee found out that they mainly communicate with students in schools via Skype and web cam technology. At present the Food Technology Year 11 GCSE group are finishing off their coursework. They had the opportunity last month to be the first to use the new technology and contributed in a live link up with the head office of Ginsters in Cornwall. It was a fantastic way to learn about the company's methods of manufacture in a lively and vivid way.
The live video projected on the board while in the corner you could see how Ginsters would see the class. Students took it in turns to go up to the camera and ask a question.
The session gained a positive response from the Year 11 class, especially when Ginsters said they would send some samples to the school the following week.
Miss Lee looks forward to many more web links with Ginsters as it was a simple, effective way of engaging students without taking them out of the class room.
Rotary Club Youth Speaks Competition
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 13:24
The evening of Tuesday 26th January saw the annual Rotary Club Youth Speaks Competition, held at Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College. This event was organised by the Rotary Club of West Woodspring.
Broadoak entered three teams; two Senior and one Intermediate. Other competitors were from Worle Community School and Priory Community School. The teams began by drawing numbers to determine the running order of the evening. Our Intermediate team drew the first performance. This team had William Dix McGrath as Chairperson, Ollie Thomas as main speaker and Victoria Morris as the Proposer for the vote of thanks. Their chosen topic was “The Battle of the Sexes”. Ollie delivered the speech brilliantly and the audience really enjoyed it and laughed lots!
The Senior teams were comprised of Alex Allen (chairperson), Charlotte Downes (main speaker) and Leah Johnston (proposer) with the topic “The Fourth Plinth” and Laura Montgomery (chairperson), Katherine Oakley(main speaker) and Sophie Day (proposer) with the topic “The great British Tradition of Moaning about the Weather”. Both teams performed fantastically and were a real credit to the school.
There was lots of tension when the judges finally stood up to give their verdict; we all held our breath! Finally, we were delighted to hear that our Intermediate team had taken second place and that our Senior teams had taken first and second place. Charlotte Downes was also awarded the prize Speaker of the Evening.
Both sets will now go on to the second rounds.
Well done to everyone involved!
Network 17 Creative Trip
Monday, 01 February 2010 19:16
On Friday 22nd January, Network 17 innovation team went on a trip to see the renovation of the new pier and sea front development. We also went to see Tyntesfield which is an old 19th century mansion set in 55 acres of beautiful gardens.
First of all we went into a cafe outside the grand pier to talk about what was going to be in the new pier. There is going to be even bigger rides before, with helter-skelters and two storey dodgem courses. There is also going to be a lot of simulation rides and a three floor fun house. It was really interesting finding out all the things we are going to have inside our new pier.
After that we went out in the pouring rain to have a look at the sea-front development. We looked at photos and compared them to the past and what will happen. We then had some fun on the beach to play around the new seating area they have created.
Then we went into the Winter Gardens, just opposite, to eat our lunch and talk about what we are doing in our schools at the present. There were representatives from other schools there with us and also the leader of the innovation team was there. Finally, we went back on the coach and went to Tyntesfield to see how it is being refurbished from its original 19thc state so it can be suitable for the public to see. It is owned by the National Trust and they bought it to make it a public site open to anybody to visit. Then we looked round the 55 acres of land and looked at all the different flowers and plants they have there. We also went to the Chapel, which had the most magnificent design put into every last detail. It was really inspiring. We all found this a very creative, enjoyable and inspiring visit and has given us lots of
ideas to bring back to Broadoak.
Written by Louise Cousins
The Network 17 group will be presenting their ideas to a committee on the 10th Feb - will we win £5,000 to bring 'Creativity' to Broadoak? Keep your fingers crossed!
Home Access Programme - Computer Packages Available for Low Income Families
Thursday, 28 January 2010 19:12
Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child
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who is in school years 3 to 9, which normally means age 7–14?
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who attends a state-maintained school in England full-time (or whose place is paid for by their local authority or the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). State-maintained schools include: primary schools, secondary schools, middle schools, special schools, academies, city technology colleges, pupil referral units.
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who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or any other similar programmes, such as Computers for Pupils?
Do you receive at least one of the following?
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Free School Meals for your child
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Income Support
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Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040 (If you are not sure of your income, you should check your Tax Credit Award Notice).
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Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit)
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Income-based Employment Support Allowance
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Home Access is a Government initiative to help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home. The package will be made up of:
A computer
1 year’s internet access
Service and support
Safety features
Home Access provide grants to buy computer and internet packages for low income families to learn safely, have fun and achieve more. The programme is aimed at those who need it most.
The Home Access website can be found at http://www.homeaccess.org.uk/. telephone number 0333 200 1004 to ring for an application pack.
Broadoak Students Performing for Success
Thursday, 10 December 2009 17:26
An exciting pilot scheme to engage young people in learning has been launched by Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College and the Playhouse Theatre. Performing for Success will be based on journalism using the Christmas pantomime at the theatre and will use performing arts as a theme for pupils to learn in a creative way.
The scheme will work in a similar way to the highly successful Playing for Success programme, and will be run in partnership with Extended Schools and Bristol City Football Club Playing for Success Manager, Mandy Thorpe.
Students from Broadoak and Windwhistle Primary are taking part in a five week programme. The after school sessions will include a theatre tour, attending the pantomime press performance, interviewing stars Peter Duncan and Vicki Michelle from the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime, interviewing the local Mercury entertainment journalist and a host of other unique sessions all designed to improve literacy and ICT in a creative way.
Students reviews, biographies, photographs and podcasts will be on display at the theatre, broadcast on local radio and websites and published in a special Christmas feature in the North Somerset Mercury.
The pilot has been developed in partnership between Extended Schools Partnership Manager, Xanne Blythe, the Playhouse Theatre and the Playing for Success Centre at Bristol City Football Club with funding from Find Your Talent, giving children innovative and exciting ways to develop the skills and realise their strengths.
