English A' level Workshops
On Tuesday 29th September, an eager number of Year 11
students enjoyed a day of English A' level workshops generously provided
by Woking College staff. The stimulating sessions focused on:
English Literature, English Language and Creative writing. English
Literature students got to grips with the Romantics while English Language
students concentrated on how language could be manipulated
to reinforce gender stereotypes. Language students had fun
creating descriptions of super-heroes that did not fulfil the usual
conventions!
Ruth, Assistant Head of English at Woking College, said that she
was impressed by our students' knowledge of language terms. The feedback
from students was that it was a really interesting day and gave them
an insight into A 'level lessons. Richard Vardy, Head of English at
Woking College, will return to Winston on 20th of October to inspire and enthuse
our Year 10 students about studying for English qualifications at Woking
College.
The Royal Marines at Winston
The Royal Marines were at
the school on Wednesday . Mrs O’Brien and Mrs Ballam’s Year 10 students had
great hands on experience on how to prepare the type of healthy
food that the Royal Marines promote. Colour Sergeant
Mike Beaton explained to students how important the role nutrition and physical health plays in
being successful in all fields of work including school.
The practical element of
the day was put into immediate practice with all students preparing the dish
that Colour Sergeant Mike Beaton cooked during the demonstration. The
students were attentive, respectful and really engaged with the Royal Marines.
We have been fortunate to
have been offered the possibility of a whole day of events with the Royal
Marines. The day will involve all year 10 GCSE PE students as part of
their GCSE success relies on an understanding of healthy diets and
learning how to push their bodies physically in order to
strengthen muscle, as well as stamina.
The students thoroughly
enjoyed the session and Colour Sergeant Mike Beaton commented to Mrs Vadi
that he was `impressed with the way they just got on with the work and were
independent. They’re a credit to the school”
National Theatre Connections
As I have mentioned in a previous blog, Mr Penfold and Mr Harrington-Tucker have been tasked with
directing a show for the Connections 500 Theatre Festival held by The National
Theatre in London. This weekend they were both in London for a director’s
workshop.
The
script that Winston will be performing was called “Eclipse” by Simon Armitage, a name
known to all GCSE English students. On Saturday the Mr Penfold and Mr Harrington-Tucker met him and were able to speak to him about the intentions of his
work.
It is amazing that Winston will be one of 500 companies from colleges, universities and schools. For Winston to be part of such a huge
festival is fantastic. The team are working towards a show here in school as well as a
performance in London next year. This is a superb opportunity for our students, as so few schools are selected to take part.
The picture attached is Winston's Directors with Simon Armitage and the Director
of one of our sessions.
