2008 Onwards
Website Redesign01/01/2008
Brooke Weston has redesigned the news section of this website. For the lastest news about Brooke Weston and archives please visit our new website.
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December 2007
New Intake Assessment18/12/2007
Please be aware that Year 6 students who have selected Brooke Weston as one of their three choices of secondary school must take part in the Academy testing day to remain eligible for a place in September 2008.
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Journalism students at Brooke Weston18/12/2007
Trainee reporters spent time at Brooke Weston as part of their University journalism course. A film crew was at Brooke Weston to cover the English A-level study day and edit footage into a three-minute piece.
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Sociology18/12/2007
Year 10 GCSE students considered what made people 'posh' during a recent lesson. Teacher, Miss Gonda sent sociology students around College to ask people a series of five questions.
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Primary school sports at Brooke Weston18/12/2007
Children from three local primary schools visited Brooke Weston for an afternoon of sports. About 60 children took part in activities including sprinting, hurdles, javelin, jumps and long distance relays.
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Evacuation Routes18/12/2007
The construction of the New Annexe is due to start on 17th December 2007, during the project the emergency exit doors in link 3/4 (between languages and the restaurant) will be out of use.
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Exams04/12/2007
Updated exam timetables for 2008 exams are now available online.
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Library News04/12/2007
The library will be hosting the book fair and has just bought a range of games to keep students guessing.
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Tiska Karate04/12/2007
One of the country's highest graded karate experts visited Brooke Weston to demonstrate martial arts techniques. Sensei Gursharan Sahota, who founded and runs TISKA Karate, was recently awarded his Seventh Dan.
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WWI Revisited04/12/2007
A-level students looked at aspects of first world war literature during a day-long seminar at Brooke Weston. Students from three different schools took part in drama workshops, discussions and an impromptu Latin lesson, which gave them an insight into issues surrounding the war.
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Zoe Garner04/12/2007
ormer Brooke Weston student, Zoe Garner, is holding a sale of her glass jewellery at a contemporary craft fair. Zoe, now aged 29, was in the first College intake in 1991.
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November 2007
Sports Awards28/11/2007
The lecture theatre at Brooke Weston was filled with prehistoric gases as students handled ancient ice samples extracted from Antarctica. Bubbles trapped in the ice popped and fizzed, releasing tiny amounts of gas from 300,000 years ago.
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Tea and Temples28/11/2007
The lecture theatre at Brooke Weston was filled with prehistoric gases as students handled ancient ice samples extracted from Antarctica. Bubbles trapped in the ice popped and fizzed, releasing tiny amounts of gas from 300,000 years ago.
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Rowing Machines28/11/2007
The arrival of new rowing machines has sparked a frenzy in the sports department with heated competition to see who can get the best times. The two machines were kindly provided by the Schools Sports Partnership.
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Antarctic Chat20/11/2007
The lecture theatre at Brooke Weston was filled with prehistoric gases as students handled ancient ice samples extracted from Antarctica. Bubbles trapped in the ice popped and fizzed, releasing tiny amounts of gas from 300,000 years ago.
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Corby Youth Conference20/11/2007
Students from Corby aired their views on human rights issues at a children's conference. Four secondary schools and eight primary schools from the town sent student delegates to the 'ground-breaking' event at the Willows Arts Centre.
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Dragon's Den20/11/2007
Year 11 students had to come up with charity fund-raising ideas and present them before a 'dragon's den' style panel. Tutor groups came up with ideas, which they then researched and presented to the panels in sales pitches lasting 15 minutes.
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Engineering in education20/11/2007
Four students are to pit their wits against a real life engineering challenge for this year's Engineering in Education scheme. Emily Davis, Matthew Prested, Alistair Thorpe and Charlie Mawby, all from Year 12, made a site visit to Corus to see the problem at first hand.
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Kids Lit Quiz20/11/2007
Year 7 and 8 students at Brooke Weston have taken part in a global children's literature quiz. The Kids Lit Quiz originated in New Zealand and is now hotly contested with schools from the UK, South Africa, China and New Zealand all competing for the world title.
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Join the cadets20/11/2007
The work of the Army Cadet Force was highlighted during a recent assembly. Lt Sean Smales, Detachment Commander of Corby III detachment, told students of the opportunities and training the organisation offers.
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Outstanding School10/11/2007
Brooke Weston has been listed as one of the country's outstanding schools by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills. The list names all the educational establishments which were awarded an 'outstanding' grade during the 2006/7.
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Boulogne trip20/11/2007
Year eight students brushed up their French skills during an overnight trip to Boulogne. Highlights included a beach picnic, a visit to the sea life centre and the chance to meet pen pals in a French school.
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Recipe for spring19/11/2007
Take 90 Year 8 students. Add coats, wellies and sprinkle liberally on the conservation area. Blend well with the staff and Year 13s to make roughly identical groups.
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Booked up19/11/2007
Year 7 students recently chose a free book from a range of popular children's authors. The Booked Up scheme aims to encourage reading, and, for the first time this year, it has offered free books to all Year 7 students across the country.
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Specialist Schools visit19/11/2007
Brooke Weston was presented with an award by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust when a group of top educationalists visited on a fact-finding tour. The College won the award for its 'differentiated' curriculum, meaning that students can work at a level most closely matched to their abilities.
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Treasury visit19/11/2007
Treasury official, Paul West, visited Brooke Weston on a recent fact-finding tour. Mr West is the Treasury's Schools Capital Policy Adviser. His main role is overseeing how the government's schools capital budget of £6.4 billion (2007-8) is allocated across different priorities.
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October 2007
Genesis Theatre Company10/10/2007
which is open to all children aged from five to 18, offers weekly tuition in drama, singing and dance. The sessions, held at Brooke Weston on Saturday mornings, are run by professionals and their aim is to develop students' confidence and performing skills.
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Kick boxing10/10/2007
Brooke Weston students can get world class coaching in self-defence techniques. Former kickboxing champion, Alex Barrowman is holding training sessions for students after College on Thursdays and there's space for another 15 students to join.
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Space Centre visit10/10/2007
Students from Year 7 looked at 'life, the universe and everything' on a trip to the National Space Centre. The whole year group visited the tourist attraction in Leicester on three consecutive days and got a chance to view the exhibition of space rockets, satellites and space capsules. The students participated in an audience response game show testing their knowledge of the planets, with the highlight of the day being to take part in an adventure mission, to help a crew who had been working on Mars and to send probes to the two Martian Moons.
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Students get coaching award10/10/2007
Students, Charlie Mawby, Aaron Davies, Ross Knox and Ben Johnson have all completed an Football Association coaching course, along with teacher, Stephanie Gonda, and they are now training students at Brooke Weston. The tuition, which covered basic coaching skills, first aid and child protection issues took place over three days at Moulton College, Northampton.
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Douglas Jenkins10/10/2007
Former Brooke Weston student, Douglas Jenkins was so cut off from the outside world that he didn't know Gordon Brown had become Prime Minister until he returned to the UK! It was just one of a series of changes that Douglas had to get used to, after a year's work experience in Honduras.
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RAF Maths Mission08/10/2007
Year 9 students got a taste of real life maths challenges faced by the Royal Air Force. RAF Careers Liaison officers, Sgt Bob Bralee and Cpl Chris Donoghue visited Brooke Weston with four different maths based tasks, including the intricacies of loading cargo onto a Hercules plane, organising catering problems and observation exercises.
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September 2007
Young Enterprise Day18/09/2007
Year 9 students learned about the practicalities of business during an intensive Young Enterprise Day. The course, which is normally run over two days was condensed into a session lasting just over four hours. Robin Neighbour, development manager for Northants Young Enterprise ran the scheme for half of the Year 9 group and the other half will get a chance to take part in May. Students designed promotional posters, solved dilemmas and got expert advice in setting up and running a business.
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Prize Giving18/09/2007
A 20 minute talk by Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston, was the highlight of Brooke Weston's 2007 prize-giving ceremony. Governors, trustees, staff, parents and students gathered for the annual event which celebrates achievements throughout the year. Mr Weston had been formally greeted by a guard of honour comprising College chef, Dale Campbell and students Paul Taylor, Mercedes Britton, Kelan Marshall, Conor Price and Tom Dunstan, all from Corby III Detachment of the Army Cadets.
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The lost gospel07/09/2007
Staff at Brooke Weston are hoping to reunite an historic book with its owner after it was found in the College. The tiny new Testament, dating back to 1917, was presented to Leonard Rawson to mark his admission into the Army. Inscribed with the date and message 'Fight the Good Fight', it was signed by the General Secretary of the Fuller Sunday School in Kettering.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau remembered06/09/2007
Year 9 Humanities students at Brooke Weston saw a powerful presentation about the notorious Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Teacher, Peter Tiktin visited the site in Poland and he shared his experiences with the students.
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Air Cadets get a different perspective on life05/09/2007
Student Stephen Payne took an aerial photograph of the College during a recent flight with the Air Cadets. Stephen, who is in Year 11, regularly flies in both Viking gliders and Grob Tutor planes, taking the controls himself. The shot of Brooke Weston was taken at a height of about 1,500ft when Stephen went flying in June.
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Apostrophe catastrophes!04/09/2007
It's one of the most misused punctuation marks in the English language and now the English department are launching a competition to find examples of where it's been left out, or used incorrectly. What is it? The humble apostrophe.
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August 2007
Geography and biology field trip22/08/2007
A total of 17 students went on a field trip to the wilds of Snowdonia studying the geology and ecology of the area. The trip gave students a head start on their A-level studies and provided data which to use in their coursework.
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100% Fourth year running22/08/2007
For an amazing fourth year running, staff and students at Brooke Weston are celebrating a 100 per cent pass rate at GCSE level. All 174 students gained five or more good GCSE passes with a quarter of exams being awarded either A* or A grades.
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Move It at the JJB Stadium22/08/2007
Students at Brooke Weston captivated rugby league supporters with a dance devised by a television star. The students were among a contingent who had learned the routine with choreographer Pete Hillier, who presents Boogie Beebies on BBC television. The students, from Brooke Weston and three other secondary schools in Corby, first performed the dance to mark the close of the Corby Games, but it was so well received by the crowd numbering 1,500 plus celebrity sportsman, Jonathan Edwards, that they got the chance to perform it for a bigger audience.
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Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser21/08/2007
Talented students raised funds which have been donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Brooke Weston students took part in an X-factor style talent show earlier in the year and a total of £375 was raised from ticket and refreshment sales. The event, entitled the BW Factor, was organised and supported by Parents in Partnership and its chairman, Donna Davis is pictured with the cheque before it was sent off to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Students took part in auditions and 14 acts were selected for the show which was open to students, staff and parents.
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Admission Changes09/08/2007
Parents of prospective students wishing to visit Brooke Weston are invited to attend our open week which will be held 24th – 28th September 2007. Guided tours and presentations are scheduled at 9am 2pm and 3pm, no appointments are necessary. Senior staff will be available to answer questions or to offer explanations about any matters relating to admissions.
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Forging Links with China17/08/2007
Brooke Weston has been immersed in Chinese projects, linking up with another school and forging links with teachers during a series of meetings and trips.
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Fundraising for Sri Lanka17/08/2007
Students at Brooke Weston have raised funds to support a former student in her work overseas. Emma Chapman is going to teach English to Sri Lankan children but first she has to raise at least £2,000 to secure her place on the project.
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Fundraising to travel to Australia17/08/2007
Two Brooke Weston students are planning a series of fundraising events in order to travel to Australia. Students Bex Auty and Kelly Fabian are raising money for the Joshua Foundation which supports terminally ill children. Half of their £5,000 target will go directly to the charity with the other half funding their three-week trip to Australia where they will do conservation work.
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Music to our ears17/08/2007
The music department have produced several 'stunning' performances featuring drums, voices and a bit of French inspiration. The arrival of a set of samba drums meant that the Weston Theatre resounded with tribal rhythms as students got their hands on them for the first time. As there are 30 drums in the set, it means that larger groups of musicians can all use them, with total beginners using the bigger ones to create a heavier beat while the more accomplished drummers create complicated rhythms.
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Boogie Beebies17/08/2007
The star of a children's television show choreographed a dance routine at Brooke Weston recently. Around 80 students attended sessions with Peter Hillier to create a dance for the closing ceremony of the Corby Games. The students are also due to perform the same routine before an audience of 20,000 later in the year.
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Aspiration Day17/08/2007
Students from schools in the Corby Excellence Cluster got a unique insight into the life of a university student when they took part in a visit to Wadham College in Oxford. A variety of Year 9 and 10 students from Brooke Weston College, The Kingswood School and Corby Community College spent the day discovering what university life is really like.
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Makeover fun17/08/2007
Girls from Year 8 got a chance to let their hair down in a makeover and photographic session. Miss Russon had already taken the boys from her 8E tutor group paintballing, so she hired a beautician to give the girls a whole new look. Julie Perrin from Kettering worked her magic on the six girls and Miss Russon, aiming for a 'fairly natural' look, and her daughter, Beth, was on hand to help create new hairstyles. The whole evening was captured in an energetic photo-session snapped by Miss Russon's sister, Jaime, who is currently doing a fashion degree.
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July 2007
What a bloomin' cheek!31/07/2007
Guzzling geese at Brooke Weston have munched on thousands of plants that made up a centerpiece floral display. Head groundsman, Paul Twamley and his team spent hours arranging 2,250 bizzy lizzy plants to replicate the College's new logo. Now just six weeks later marauding geese indulged in a bit of fowl play and just a few bare stems are all that is left of their handiwork.
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June 2007
Antarctic Survey29/06/2007
Imagine going for three months without washing, or nearly a whole year without a taste of fresh fruit! They are just some of the harsh conditions faced by the intrepid scientists of the British Antarctic Survey.
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Chris Mallender29/06/2007
Corby Borough Council's Chief Executive outlined his vision for the town's future when he visited Brooke Weston. Mr Chris Mallender talked to Year 8 students about the role and structure of local government as part of their Period One curriculum on citizenship. Students posed questions on issues such as youth club provision and the town's growing infrastructure.
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Simon Reid29/06/2007
Student Simon Reid has been offered a four-year apprenticeship at a successful local company. Timsons, who manufacture and supply printing presses worldwide run an apprenticeship scheme and Simon, along with another student from Brooke Weston, have been selected to join this year's intake.
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Glam Bags29/06/2007
Design students at Brooke Weston have really got to grips with eco-issues by making their own bags from reclaimed materials. The Year 9 students have recycled a wide array of textiles to make the stunning collection as part of their GCSE Design Technology curriculum. Last term they learned the basics of dyeing, batik and embroidery and now they have let their imaginations run wild to create their own, individual masterpieces.
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Job Opportunities29/06/2007
Two Brooke Weston students have already got their career paths mapped out after landing lucrative jobs which start just after they finish their A-levels.
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Miss Teen Queen29/06/2007
Student Eimear Leyden is through to the finals of a beauty competition after being spotted at the Clothes Show. Around 4,500 people entered the Miss Teen Queen competition at the event in December. They were each photographed and just 180 were shortlisted for the next round.
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May 2007
Book Week Success31/05/2007
Illustrated comic strips, known as manga, took centre stage at this year's Brooke Weston Book week. Students got a chance to see the latest titles, eat Japanese food and even win a Japanese games console during a special 'manga' evening.
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Map Facts31/05/2007
Students at Brooke Weston took part in research by Ordnance Survey to find out how relevant maps were to their everyday life. The mapping company supplies free local maps to students across Britain as part of an annual scheme. Now researcher Peter Kraftl from the University of Northampton visited Brooke Weston to see how useful they have proved.
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Cumulus The Owl10/05/2007
Student, Freyja Davis bought a pair of unusual animals with her to a recent science lesson; a pair of owls. Cumulus, a female barn owl and a tiny Bengal Eagle owl chick are just two of the birds owned by Avian Control.
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War Poems10/05/2007
Year 10 students composed their own war poetry in a recent project. The students watched a portion of the film, Saving Private Ryan, and made plasticine models before writing their own verses.
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Day After Day06/05/2007
Three sixth formers have recorded a song for charity.The song costs just £ 1 and all proceeds will go to Oxfam.
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Carnegie Award06/05/2007
Do you want to air your views on the latest publications? Students at Brooke Weston have been invited to 'shadow' this year's CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards.
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Oundle Festival01/05/2007
Brooke Weston students performed well at a recent drama festival. Year 10 students, Stacey-Leigh Geoghegan, Giselle Gelipter, Bethany York and Sam Hiner paired up to perform duologues from the play Two by Jim Cartwright.
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April 2007
Press Release: Terry McMahon30/04/2007
We are deeply saddened by the tragic and sudden death of Terry, he was a friendly relaxed and happy student who always made his friends laugh. He was a confident young man who was always keen to try new things and had a clear ambition in life to be a RAF pilot. Joining the air cadets was the first step in achieving this dream. Terry lived life to the full and made every day count. He was a keen and talented Rugby player and represented the College on several occasions; he also played for S & L Rugby club. He will be missed by many students who regarded him as a true friend and by staff who enjoyed the unique contribution he brought to lessons. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families at this sad time.
Trish Stringer
Principal Brooke Weston
Library Assistants30/04/2007
Wanted 2X 6th Form Library Assistants for the new academic year. The successful applicants will work in the College Library for 2 evenings per week, supporting the Librarian by carrying out Library desk duties including issuing/returning/enquiries, shelving according to the Dewey Decimal System, Display of stock, Answering phone enquiries, processing resources, data entry, tidying, archiving and maintaining the Library expectations as set out in the Library handbook.
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Out of this world assemblies30/04/2007
Top marks must go to teacher, Matt Gray for going above and beyond the call of duty when he takes assembly. He has looked at the development of special effects in the film industry, and, more recently, has exposed how the fashion and beauty industry manufacture perfect images.
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Exams Timetable26/04/2007
The timetable for this year's summer exams is now available to download in Microsoft Excel format.
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Manga26/04/2007
One of the fastest growing crazes in publishing is taking centre stage at this year's Brooke Weston's Book Week. Manga, illustrated Japanese cartoon strips, have been growing in popularity in the UK over the past decade and now, publishers, Tokyopop, will be visiting the College for a manga-inspired evening with games consoles and other attractions to add to the excitement.
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Stage & Screen Showcase26/04/2007
A one-night only performance of classic songs proved a massive success and highlighted our students' musical talents. There was something for all musical tastes in the Stage and Screen showcase, from vocal to instrumental pieces and classics from Porgy and Bess were performed alongside newer compositions, like the Harry Potter theme.
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Paintball18/04/2007
Bruised, battered, but ultimately unbeaten; that was Miss James's paintball team after they'd been on a day-long skirmish. The group were among 32 students battling for glory, accompanied by paint-spattered teachers, Miss James, Miss Gonda and Mr Mitchell.
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Yoga17/04/2007
At first glance yoga, origami, the Japanese language and juggling may have little in common but they are all being taught as part of the Period One curriculum. Four tutor groups in Year 11 have been sharing a little knowledge with their peers.
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BW Factor17/04/2007
Year 10 student, Katie Parker was voted top in Brooke Weston's recent talent contest and the audience were so impressed with her performance that she did an encore for students in assembly! Katie was among 14 acts who took part in the BW Factor talent show where students performed before a panel of judges.
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Work Experience10/04/2007
Brooke Weston sixth formers got a taste of Gallic life when they had work experience in France. The group, comprising Year 12 and 13 students worked at a variety of locations including a radio station, shops and nursing homes during their week-long visit.
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Butterfly Polite10/04/2007
Year 9 students got a chance to turn into music moguls during a recent project. The students had to come up with ways of publicising and promoting a local band, ButterflyPolite, as part of their media studies course.
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March 2007
Interactive Forms29/03/2007
There's a new range of College forms available now on the website regarding finance, student care and College publications/adverts. To access the forms just go to the Reference section on the website index and select Staff Reference. The forms are available in the Docs and Graphics folder. You will need to log in using your user name and password.
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BW Factor29/03/2007
An X-factor-style talent show is to take place at Brooke Weston, showcasing the best of our students' talents. Acts including singers, dancers, mime artists and bands have already passed auditions to take part in the event on Saturday 14 April.
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Recycled Fish29/03/2007
It's amazing what you can do with a few plastic bottles, some straws and a bit of ingenuity! Year 8 art students have created a shoal of colourful fish using just cast-off bottles, tissues and paint. The creations took about four lessons to create and used frottage techniques they learned about while studying the artists Gustav Klimt and Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Teacher Jane Cockroft was so pleased with the way they turned out she is planning to display them somewhere around the building!
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Science Showcase27/03/2007
Brooke Weston took part in a major science show aimed at attracting young people to study science at university level. Teachers, Sam Jordan and Yvonne Jones accompanied a group of sixth formers to the prestigious Showcase Science 2007 event which took place at Oundle School with keynote speakers from Oxbridge and other prestigious universities. One notable attendee was scientist, Prof Richard Dawkins, author of the recently published 'The God Delusion'. The closing address was delivered by Prof Sir David Wallace, the Vice President of the Royal Society, Director of the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Science and Master of Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Book Quiz22/03/2007
For the third year running students at Brooke Weston have achieved success in a county-wide book quiz. Brooke Weston fielded two teams of students in the Learning Resources in Education quiz. Last year Brooke Weston was placed third out of 17 teams taking part, and this year they managed to retain third place and beat off competition from 28 other teams.
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Technology Award21/03/2007
Design Technology students have won the top award at a local technology competition. The students, from Years 8 and 9, battled against other teams, some comprising sixth formers in the Rotary Technology Tournament 2007. As well as the students' success the accompanying adults from Brooke Weston also scooped the top award in the teachers' competition!
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Paige Hunter21/03/2007
High flying student, Paige Hunter is celebrating after being offered a place to study at the prestigious Bristol Vet School. The Year 13 student has long held the ambition of becoming a vet and now she faces five years of study and practice before she gains the coveted MRCVS title.
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Smart PC21/03/2007
The library has a range of guides to help you get the best out of your computer. The Smart PC guides are user friendly and take you step by step through a range of processes.
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Slavery Talk21/03/2007
Manacles, bead necklaces and a bedsheet were a few of the props which helped Brooke Weston students understand the slave trade. To mark the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery in America, Year 7 students worked through project sheets and had a talk from a local historian.
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Oxfam Fundraiser20/03/2007
A cheque for nearly £1,400 was handed over to Oxfam to aid school children in Tanzania. Year 11 students at Brooke Weston have held various fund-raising events and the whole school took part in a mufti day. The money will go to Oxfam's school feeding programme where children will be be given a nutritious daily meal.
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February 2007
Media Design25/02/2007
Year 11 students have produced their own magazines as part of a GCSE media studies project. The design brief was to produce the front cover, contents page and two feature articles in a magazine. The students worked in teams of four and each completed one section of the task.
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Mufti Day Fundraiser24/02/2007
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Mufti day to raise funds for Oxfam. A total of £1,114.82 was collected from students as they came into the College. It is the latest in a series of money-raising ideas which have included various competitions, a bingo session and a planned fashion show.
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Science Showcase23/02/2007
Brooke Weston College is delighted to be participating in Showcase Science 2007. It has given students a valuable insight into project management and into the complexities of turning a proposal into a reality...
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Staff Training21/02/2007
Eight members of the support staff at Brooke Weston have undertaken NVQs as part of their professional development. The eight; Ivan Chan, Sandra Childs, Debbie Faller, Rhonda Fosbrook, Barry Gibb, Christine Gray, Jazz Saini and Paul Twamley completed NVQs in Management, Customer Service and Accounting.
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The Ampelmann21/02/2007
The Berlin Wall was an infamous icon of the 20th century which divided families and communities for 28 years. Students were treated to a potted history of post-World War Two Berlin during a series of assemblies this term.
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Tree Planting20/02/2007
More than 100 trees have been planted at Brooke Weston, as part of an ongoing conservation project. Year 7 students designed planting schemes before being allowed out on the site to actually plant the saplings in clusters, which should attract wildlife and enhance the site.
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Fashion Show20/02/2007
Brooke Weston Fashion Show has been organised to raise money for a school feeding programme for Oxfam by students from 11T.
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January 2007
Groundbreaking Staff Graduation29/01/2007
Teachers from Brooke Weston are celebrating gaining their Masters degrees, but they've also broken a couple of records along the way. Not only did the group complete their coursework in the quickest ever time, but they are also the largest group from the same school to have graduated.
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Aachen Visit18/01/2007
Staff and students got into the Christmas spirit with a trip to Germany to experience the festive markets. The visit to Aachen also included tours of a chocolate museum, and Cologne's historic cathedral.
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David Cameron Visit13/01/2007
Conservative Leader, David Cameron fielded questions from Brooke Weston students at a recent meeting. Mr Cameron visited the College as part of a whistle-stop tour of the area and 22 students representing all year groups posed questions during the half hour long visit.
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League Table Success11/01/2007
Brooke Weston is one of the top five highest performing schools in Northamptonshire according to DfES league tables. The tables have been newly calibrated this year to reflect the percentage of students achieving five or more A* to C graded GCSEs which include English and Maths. Brooke Weston's score of 89 per cent of pupils achieving at that level has put it in the county's top five; the rest of the schools being private, fee-paying establishments.
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