Year 10 Enterprise Days
Students in Year 10 participated in a range of activities over two days, aimed at encouraging them to think beyond an examination syllabus and looking at the skills required in the workplace. The first two photogrphs shows the students ready to participate in a forensic science experience. Having been taught some skills they then had to examine and analyse a crime scene. During the second day they had to work in teams to design an item, manufacture a prototype and then pursuade the staff running the banks to invest, enabling the students to manufacture and sell their final product.
The Importance of Reading
The theme of this week's assemblies has been on the importance of reading and the added value of reading a variety of material to broaden knowledge and widen vocabulary. Ms Nettleton discussed with students the place of different types of media and that extending beyond an unregulated internet into novels and other types of text was essential to continue to develop reading skills and enjoyment. Students were able to see the outcome of a survey that had been conducted on their reading habits.
St John's Primary School
The students of St John's Primary School enjoyed coming into Winston to learn how to play badminton. These are a sample of the thank you letters that they wrote to Mr Tovey, who organised the event. I have been very impressed with the quality of the writing and the well constructed content. We are delighted to host such events, as the students from both St John's and Winston gain so much from the experience.
Sport for all at Winston
On Tuesday afternoon at Winston the field, astroturf and hard courts were full of students enjoying team sports. Rugby, football and netball featured for both girls and boys from Winston and then on the astroturf a local primary school tournament was being held. There was a great atmosphere, determination to do well and excellent team spirit. Some of our students were involved with the primary event, helping them to develop their leadership skills.
