SLT Weekly Update 10th March 2017

10th March 2017

• Students in KS3 and Year 10 had the opportunity to work with staff and students from the University of Cambridge during some science enrichment this week. KS3 students looked closely at microbes on their hands, their property and what they found around school. Year 10 students, on the other hand, worked with PhD students, investigating the role of bacteriophages, and how they may help to eliminate the use of antibiotics.  Students were able to isolate the viruses from their own water samples, perform serial dilutions and see the effect of these on the growth of E. coli.  Acting Head of Science, Miss Rich said: “The opportunity given to the students in both groups was fantastic and has excellent curriculum links. Students could see the importance of their learning on current issues faced by the scientific community.” "It was a fascinating experience with degree level science” said Matt Booth Brown and Will Jones commented: "It was a great insight into studying science in Higher Education." A special thanks to Dr Rita Monson and her team at the University of Cambridge, and to the Microbiology Society for the use of their specialist equipment

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• On Wednesday morning, Year 9 students had a visit from the Drama Company Alter Ego, performing Tough Love, their play about Coercive Control and (un)healthy relationships. Alter Ego are visiting schools in Cambridgeshire to spread the message to students about this very important topic.
• Also on Wednesday, we welcomed friends from one of our link schools in Spain. The students were totally immersed in a normal school day and enjoyed the experience tremendously.
  
• Thanks to all parents who were able to attend the Year 9 Options Interviews and thanks to all who got their forms in on time.
• Reminder: There are Year 9 Science Examinations next week. Please see the emails home for specific dates and times or Miss Rich for further information.
• We have a new vacancy for a Clerk to the Governing Body. Please contact the Principal’s PA, Janine Savage, for further details. jsavage@melbournvc.org
• Congratulations to all Year 11 students who put in a great deal of effort with their presentations for the English GCSE speaking & listening exams this week – the English staff said that they were a pleasure to listen to. Well done.
• On Tuesday 7^th March, five local primary schools entered the A team High 5 competition. The games were mainly closely contested and the final positions were:

1^st           Fowlmere

2^nd          Barrington

3^rd           MPS

4^th           Foxton

5^th           Harston

• On Wednesday 8^th March, the school played Linton at netball & football. The U16 netball team lost by one goal. The Year 9 team lost 8-26.The Year 8 boys’ A teams lost but the Year 7 teams both won their matches. Many thanks once again to the sports leaders who umpired and refereed.
  
  
• On Thursday 9^th March, the Year 11 netball tournament took place at Netherhall School. The team won three and lost three games and came third in their pool.

 Have a great weekend.

Regina Lawrence

Deputy Principal

 

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