Connect
A newsletter for parents, students and the local community
ISSUE 70
MEDIA TEAM WIN COMMUNITY AWARD
Each year, sportsmen, women and young people are recognised for
their sporting achievements in the Active Rutland Community Sports
Awards. These awards are held at Greetham Golf Club and are
hosted by Rob Persani from Rutland Radio.
For the second year running, the Catmose College media team were
nominated but also invited to showcase their skills by filming and
undertaking interviews at the event. They were nominated by our Media
Team co-ordinator, Ms Smith, and by Lucy Neale from DigitalMe. This
is a company that our Media Team has worked with on numerous
occasions, not least being the Sainsbury School Games in Manchester.
Lucy said “The Catmose College Media Club makes a major contribution
to sport by reporting by promoting and raising the profile of various
sporting events, both within and outside the College. I nominated the
Catmose College Media Club as they have demonstrated an ongoing
commitment to promoting sports activities both within the school and
community. They have created a fantastic environment for young people
to develop their media skills and interest in sport and provide access
to live event opportunities for them to put their skills to the test for real.
The media club and online website is largely run by the young people
themselves https://www.makewav.es/catmosecollege “
This year, the team were awarded the Community Award 2014.
Danielle Adams from Rutland County Council said “The Active Rutland
Community Sports Awards is a local event, celebrating the efforts and
achievements of those individuals who help and inspire the community
to take part and succeed in sport and physical activity. The Catmose
College Media Club were chosen to cover this year’s sports awards as
they demonstrate an ongoing commitment to sport within school and
the community by promoting and increasing the profile of numerous
local sporting events.
By presenting the club with real life reporting opportunities, we are able
to support each individual and provide them with key knowledge and
experiences which can later be transferred to gain future employment
opportunities. The awards have allowed us to raise the profile of
the club and to also acknowledge and celebrate their contribution
to sport on a day-to-day basis within school and the community. A
well-deserved community award was presented to this amazing team,
keep up the good work!”.
Principal: Stuart Williams | catmosecollege.com | facebook.com/catmosecollege
Connect
DUXFORD IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
On Wednesday 26 November, 37 Year 11 students took a trip to the
Imperial War Museum in Duxford to extend their studies on the Vietnam
War. During a journey of 1 hour 30 minutes, through impenetrable
fog, we began to believe we would never get there!
However we still had plenty of time to explore various parts of the
museum when we arrived.
The day started off with a lecture on the Cold War and the background
to the Vietnam War. After the lecture we had some free time to explore
the aircraft in the first hangar. Here, we were allowed to go into
Concorde where we saw the navigation controls they used and got an
idea of how the crew had to live due to limited space.
Shortly after lunch, we moved on to the American Air Museum that
contained examples of American air power since World War II
including aircraft that were used in Vietnam. We then split off into
2 smaller groups. Our group started with a tour around the aircraft,
some of which fought in the war, including a B52 strategic bomber
which had seen action over Vietnam and had been one of the aircraft
that had bombed Hanoi and the
cities of North Vietnam. We also
saw the Huey helicopter that was
used in American ‘search and
destroy missions’ and the Phantom
fighter bomber that was used to drop
Agent Orange defoliant on the forests of
North Vietnam. Another impressive example
of American air power was a threatening black bomber called the
Black Bird. To our amazement, the guide described how the Black
Bird travelled at 3 times the speed of sound at up to 85,000ft and
was virtually undetectable!
We then moved on to a talk mainly about the conditions that both the
US Army and Vietcong actually lived and fought in, with a description
all about their uniforms (we got to try some on too.) Although it raised
a few giggles, seeing our peers wearing the Vietcong helmet, we all
found the talk extremely interesting and surprising; especially how well
equipped the US Army were in comparison with the Vietcong who
eventually forced the American forces to withdraw.
HARINGTON ENTERS FORMAL CONSULTATION
Harington School is committed to offering an academic curriculum
which will provide a platform for entry to the most prestigious
universities. Outstanding examination success will be an important
element of Harington but it is not enough; we will provide students
with a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities
that will allow them to develop as confident, self-motivated and
independent young adults. We encourage students to develop a
positive attitude and have high expectations of themselves. It offers
the opportunity to study in a well-disciplined, yet caring and happy
environment, where the overriding aim is to help all students make
the best use of their abilities and strive to realise their full potential.
Before opening a free school, an academy trust must enter into
a funding agreement with the Secretary of State. The funding
agreement provides the framework within which the free school will
operate, without it the School cannot open. For more details visit
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/opening-a-free-school
There will be two consultation evenings. Dates will be announced
on our website and Facebook page closer to the time.
The consultation questionnaire can be completed
online at
www.haringtonschool.com/376-2/ or download
the leaflet here and return the slip to Catmose
College or Uppingham Community College by
31 January 2015. If you have any further queries
please contact [email protected].
catmosecollege.com | facebook.com/catmosecollege
Connect
CHRISTMAS JUMPER
DAY AND BAKE SALE
SPORTS LEADERS
On 12
December we
will be holding
Christmas
Jumper Day in
aid of Save
the Children.
All students are
invited to wear
a Christmas
jumper for the
day and donate
to charity. There
will also be a
bake sale held
at break time on
this day at the bottom of the hellerup so remember
to bring some change in with you! Full details can
be found at http://www.catmosecollege.com/
wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Christmas-JumperDay-letter-2014.pdf
YEAR 9 BASKETBALL
SUCCESS
The Year 9 girls had a successful basketball match
against Uppingham Community College and CBEC
,winning both matches and going through to the next
round of the competition.
Eve Orton was on form scoring most of the points but
it was certainly a team effort with some exceptional
defence, particularly by Zina and Emily, working
tirelessly on court regaining possession of the ball a
number of times.
Score: CBEC 2, Catmose 16; Second Match: Upp
10, Catmose 20
Tabitha Woolhouse, Emily Broughton, Eve Orton,
Lauren Gear, Zina Cheikh, Jess Guy, Emma Wallace,
Phoebe Andrews, Alice Weaver and Amber Burnish
On Monday 1 December, 16 sports leaders visited Uppingham School to deliver
a basketball development session to 11 primary schools involving 300 students.
The schools were split into morning and afternoon sessions so it was important
that the leaders stayed motivated and enthusiastic all day. The activities involved
developing the skills required to defend, dribble, pass and shoot. They also learnt
the rules in preparation of a basketball competition next year which the leaders will
be involved in.
The leaders were complimented on their leadership skills and mature approach to
the whole day by a number of teachers.
My thanks to all of them for ensuring the day was a great success.
Mrs Powell
PHOTOGRAPHERS’GALLERY TRIP
“The Photographers’ Gallery is the largest public
gallery in London dedicated to photography.
From the latest emerging talent, to historical
archives and established artists – we are the
place to see photography in all its forms.”
On Monday 3 November, 22 Year
11 Photography students visited The
Photographers’ Gallery, London, for a
practical photography workshop. This
trip showed the students exciting ways
of exhibiting photography in a gallery
setting and improved their knowledge and
understanding about traditional and contemporary
ways of exploring fashion in photography. There was
also a tour led by the gallery’s Educational Co-ordinator to discuss and challenge
the students views about the work exhibited including, ‘ Edward Steichen:
In High Fashion: The Condé Nast Years 1923-1937’ and ‘Vivianne Sassen
Analemma: Fashion Photography 1992 – 2012.’
The workshop was open for students to work with a range of materials from
props to antique slide projectors to create images and compositions relating
to their controlled assessment personal projects. Overall the creative trip was a
success and the gallery staff members were impressed by the standard of work
produced by the students in the workshop and wished them the very best with
their upcoming project work
catmosecollege.com | facebook.com/catmosecollege
Connect
CROSS COUNTRY
A few of our students have been taking part in the Leicestershire
and Rutland cross–county leagues during the course of the year.
Recently at Lutterworth College, Sally Herron come 49th in the
under 13 age group and Amy Saville in the inter girls come
10th. Amy has also competed in two other races at Rutland
Water and Groby Community College finishing in 11th and 6th.
Chelsea Lucas and Katie Conboy finished 13th and 14th
respectively at Rutland Water.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS
CHILD
Well done to everyone involved with Operation Christmas Child, there
will be 70 children having a better Christmas because of your efforts.
http://www.catmosecollege.com/news/operation-christmas-child.
Other cross–country runners competing this year in the Junior
age group are Alice Lucas (42nd place), Sam Conboy (39th
and 30th places) and Joshua Anderson 35th. The next race is
on 6th December at Brooksby College, Melton Mowbray. More
information can be obtained from Mrs Powell.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
GEORGIAN
DANCING
Book a date in your diary for the College Christmas Concert.
On Wednesday 17 December, Catmose College will be holding
their annual Concert at All Saints Church in Oakham from
7.30pm. Tickets are on sale from the admin office and priced at
Adults £6, Concessions £4 and Family ticket £18
Some of our English
students have been
taking part in a Georgian
dancing workshop this
term.
catmosecollege.com | facebook.com/catmosecollege
Connect
GO WILD!
Last week, some of the students took part in the ‘Go Wild’ elective and got to spend the afternoon with various animals. It was
fascinating to see the different animals, find out the country of origin and other interesting facts. Thank you to The Party Animals Ltd.
IRANIAN
EMBASSY
SIEGE
TALK
STUDENT OF LIFE
Today, Year 8 were visited by Breis from Student of Life who used
hip hop and poetry to help tackle and discuss key issues that
students have to deal with regularly such as bullying, growing up
and the pressures of social media. www.studentoflife.co.uk
ABF The Soldier’s
Charity will be holding
a talk from SAS Hero
Pete ‘Snapper’ Winner
on Tuesday 21 and
Wednesday 22 April
2015 at the College
about the Iranian
Embassy Siege in 1980.
Book your tickets today
by calling 07770 478
656.
KATIE MARSHALL SINGS FOR WW1
During the summer holidays, I reperesented Catmose College at a
WWI commemoration event at Easton on the Hill.
When I arrived at the event there was wartime music being played,
people in costume and sandbags holding up signs. It was as though I
had stepped back in time.
Later on, I sang “Danny Boy” as my sound check and even though this
was not yet my performance, the audience were very appreciative!
I then took a look around the event. There were many stalls, war
vehicles and exhibitions. I bought a ration bag for my lunch and I felt
very much like a girl from 1914!
After enjoying the event, I went to warm up before I sang. After about
20 minutes, I went to perform. I sang “Danny Boy” and “Pie Jesu” I
really like both of these songs. Afterwards, I was praised by many
members of the audience! They said really lovely things and I was
later interviewed by Rob Persani for Rutland Radio!
It was a very enjoyable event and you can see both my performances
and interview on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/
user/pogoniasis04
catmosecollege.com | facebook.com/catmosecollege
Connect
INDIA’S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
My name is India Hunnikin, I’m 14 years old and I go to Catmose
College.
Last year I applied for an Academic Scholarship for Textiles. I applied
for the scholarship because I want to be a fashion designer and go to a
top London art college, like St Martins or the London College of Fashion.
I thought the scholarship could help me improve my sewing techniques,
broaden my knowledge of fashion and enable me to get some great
equipment I couldn’t otherwise afford, which would improve my chances
of getting into such prestigious colleges. Also, there were some designs I
had been dying to try, but couldn’t without a mannequin.
Luckily, my application was accepted. I was given a £300 bursary and
was allocated a mentor: Mrs Townsend. She was going to help me
spend my bursary, guide me through the process and teach me more
about my chosen subject.
I was really excited about the scholarship and couldn’t wait to spend
my bursary. In my application, I had said I wanted to buy an adjustable
mannequin, so that was at the top of my list! It was amazing! Having a
mannequin really improves the fit and finish of a garment and I could try
new techniques like draping.
UPCOMING TRIPS
YEAR
YEAR
YEAR
YEAR
YEAR
YEAR
8 MOSQUE AND GURDWARA – 10 December 2014
10 ENGLISH GOTHIC IMAGINATION – 6 January 2015
7 ‘CATS’ THE MUSICAL – 7 and 14 January 2015
9 BATTLEFIELDS – 12-15 March 2015
8 KINGSWOOD – 19 – 22 June 2015
9 AND 10 SPANISH TRIP TO MALAGA – 22-25 June 2015
After that, Mrs Townsend suggested I should invest in a good quality
set of scissors so, with the bursary, we bought a pair of pinking shears,
tailors shears, dress-making scissors and embroidery scissors. We also
bought an A2 carry case to transport all of my huge mood boards!
I still really wanted to try out some of my new designs and showed a
few of them to Mrs Townsend; she really liked them and we decided
that the last of my bursary should be spent on fabrics for the dress. My
design was heavily inspired by India and its bright colours, so I visited
The Golden Mile in Leicester (a never-ending street of kaleidoscopic
Indian shops) to buy the extra fabrics I needed (my mum used to be a
designer, travelled in India and has loads of amazing saris!) Then, in
part of the summer holiday I made it!
I am really pleased with the dress and luckily one of my friends
modelled it for me, with a few adjustments to the size and she looked
great! We had a mini photo shoot and it was really cool to see one of
my designs moving on a real person. Applying for the scholarship has
opened up so many more opportunities to me and has really helped me
to progress in my techniques. It was so great to see one of my designs
come alive in just the way I wanted! My mentor, Mrs Townsend, has
been really supportive, informative and helpful. I am really happy that I
go to a school that offers so many opportunities for students, and I can’t
wait to see what else will happen in the future.
CHRISTMAS CARD WINNER
Congratulations to Charlotte Wells in 8M who
won first prize in our Christmas card competition.
Runners up are Lauren Short (10M), Grace Lyons
(8M), Evie-Marie Horne (10S) and Abbie Black
(8C). You can collect your prizes from the Art
Office from Friday morning.
catmosecollege.com | facebook.com/catmosecollege