Issue 22 | 6th December 2024
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"We should all consider each other as human beings and always respect each other"
Malala Yousafzai
Dear Parent/Carer
This week our Heads of Year have been conducting assemblies on the second of our school values; respect. Although pertinent to each year group, the important messages which were shared across the community were to be kind, supportive of others, respect boundaries, show pride in yourself, lead by example and to work together to create friendships and value difference.
As we move into our end of term celebrations, it is important that we all exemplify this value and remember that Christmas is a time for family, reflection and support. We begin our celebrations with some events next week, our Christmas concert on Wednesday 11th at 7pm, Christmas jumper day (£1 donation for 'Save the Children') on Thursday 12th and our students are singing at Hythe Marina on the evening of Friday 13th at 6.30pm. This is followed by our Year 7 and 8 Christmas Disco on Tuesday 17th and Reindeer Dash on Thursday 19th - more details of which to come!
Thank you as always for your ongoing support.
Ms C Williams
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On Wednesday, Year 8 stepped back in time to 1897 with a visit to Milestones Living Museum in Basingstoke. To support their study of the innovation of the Industrial Revolution and its social impact, a costumed guide showed how the Tasker Iron Foundry near Andover transformed the local area. As this was a rural area, the family built a village around the ironworks and included cottages for the workers, a meeting hall/Sunday School and importantly, a Board School.
Our students had an opportunity to wear the pinafore or waistcoat of a nineteenth century scholar and were given instruction in the 3Rs by a very strict 'Ma’am'. Students repeated each line of a poem, practised their 'letters' on a slate board and used an abacus. Thank you to Jake S and Mathilda K, who were two of the class monitors giving out equipment.
Later, students were able to explore the cobbled streets and shops decorated for Christmas, Victorian style. The arrival of the railways allowed ordinary people to have a day trip to the seaside. Applemore students enjoyed the pier attractions and slot machines as much as those that lived 150 years earlier.
There are many family events at Milestones in the weeks before Christmas - click the button below to visit their website! #LearnIt #LoveIt #LiveIt
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GCSE PE Food Nutrition Workshop
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Year 11 GCSE PE students took part in a workshop led by Performance Athlete Chef Zoltan. The students learnt about diet and nutrition in sport, culminating in making a range of healthy dishes for athletes.
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There was a real Christmas feeling in 7JKP this afternoon as students received their secret Santa gifts! A special mention to Jess H and Maisie B for organising, and Lily D for her support with the initial presentation! Here they are with their gifts and tutor Mr Kemp!
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Literacy Focus - Capitalising
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Capitalising proper nouns is crucial for clear and effective writing and at Applemore we are committed to ensuring students uphold high standards of Literacy in all areas of their learning. We welcome support from parents and carers to support their children in maintaining high levels of literacy at all times. Proper nouns, which refer to specific people, places, or things, deserve the visual distinction that capitalisation provides. Tiny adjustments, monumental results!
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All throughout next week (Monday 9th December - Friday 13th December), craft and gifts can be purchased outside reception (cash only). Come take a look!
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Christmas Jumper Swap/Donation
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No-one should miss out - so we've worked with the Child Poverty Action Group and come up with the 'donate a Christmas jumper' to make sure everyone has the best Christmas Jumper Day to support Save the Children Charity. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Please place in the 'Jumper Box' in Reception.
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Who doesn't love a good disco! Year 7s and 8s are excited about the Christmas Disco - make sure they pick up their tickets from the Finance Office (£2) ready for the festive boogie!
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Ambitious for All Foundation
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Christmas Concert
The Applemore Christmas Concert is on the horizon, and our wonderful Ambitious for All Foundation have organised a cracking evening! Online tickets went 'live' earlier this week and can be purchased from the Finance Office - grab yours ASAP!
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Christmas Raffle
The Ambitious for All Foundation are back with their latest raffle! Incredible prizes to be won as always, with all proceeds going towards Applemore Students - to get your tickets click the button below!
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Congratulations to this weeks 'Homework Champions'
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A reminder that all students are welcome to attend Homework Club on a Tuesday and/or Thursday every week from 3-4pm!
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Want to go further in Music?
Looking at studying Music after Applemore?
Interested in a career to do with Music?
Take a look at the resources signposted on our Music Curiosity Sheets.
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Bookings have NOW OPENED for next week's Year 11 Parents Evening (Thursday 5th December). This will be an opportunity to discuss your child's Mock Examinations and current progress with coursework.
Click the button below to head to the bookings page...
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Reading for Pleasure Challenge
Ms Charrett has launched 'Hide and Read the Christmas Label' as part of our Reading for Pleasure drive. Students need to find the Christmas Labels hidden within books in the LRC. There are 10 labels to be found, with a prize of a Christmas Chocolate Selection Box.
Our first reader to find a Christmas Tag was Annabelle R (Year 8) - well done! Please collect your prize from Ms Charrett!
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Bookmark Competition - The Results!
Congratulations to our 3 winners!
1st = Harvey W (Year 9)
2nd = Charlie W (Year 7)
3rd = Mia M (Year 7)
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Intro to Uni - Workshop
On Thursday year 7 and 8 took part in a university workshop 'The Intro To Uni' that was organised by Southampton University's Widening Participation and Social Mobility programme.
Year 7 were focusing on an introduction to university and student life, while Year 8 explored different courses and pathways. Our students worked on activities in groups across a range of tasks and challenges.
Interactive activities were supported by Student Ambassadors to give our students opportunities to ask questions and learn more about the experience of university. Thank you to Ms Papachristu for organising this superb workshop.
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Careers Club
After school Careers Club is launching next week!
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Have your say
Please take part in the Careers Fair Survey - click the button below.
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Careers Guidance
For more information about our Careers Guidance, click the button below.
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Artist of the Week
In every issue of the newsletter, Mr Wheatley will be sharing his 'Artist of the Week'. We'd love to see some of our student's artwork that they attempt at home.
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Art News
This week has been another busy and creative week in the Art Department. Tuesday saw the year 11 GCSE artists completing their mock exam, with lots of incredible contrasting final piece outcomes; on Wednesday, the Art Club artists painted, laminated, cut up and took home bookmarks with a winter landscape theme. I think they look amazing. If you would like to take part in Art Club, Mrs Brearley and I would love to see you on Wednesday's from 3pm until 4pm.
Finally, year 10 artists started to paint on canvas for the first time, creating abstract landscapes. I've never seen them so focused! It was a fantastic lesson. Have a lovely weekend and remember to be creative. It's great for the soul!
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Mrs Belfield
Learning Support Assistant
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I started working at Applemore in February 2023 and became an LSA in the April, I mainly work in the Humanities department and help in the LRC. I love working with many of our students around the school and in the E-Hub.
What you didn't know about Mrs Belfield away from work...
I'm passionate about Health, Fitness and Nutrition and I use Applemore gym. I have two children, India and Elliott and my Fiancé Adam. I've lived all over the country and I used to be a Personal Trainer and a Hairdresser, which I still do a little of in my spare time.
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Life Skills at Applemore College aims to provide students with knowledge, skills and information for them to thrive throughout adolescence and into adulthood. This is done through targeted, dedicated sessions during the college week.
This week, student's were looking at:
- Year 7 = Managing Change in Friendships
- Year 8 = Positive Online Relationships
- Year 9 = Isolation and Mental Health
- Year 10 = Budgeting Skills
- Year 11 = Emergency First Aid
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For a full and up-to-date list of our enrichment programme & activities, click the image below to visit our website enrichment page.
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According to findings from the NHS, 1 in 5 children in England suffer from a probable mental health issue, with 420,000 treated for such problems every month. With such high numbers of young people in need of mental health support, it’s perhaps unsurprising that plenty of them have turned to using apps intended to help them through these kinds of challenges.
Unfortunately, there are plenty of risks associated with these services from data collection to a potentially unhelpful, impersonal experience. It can be difficult to know how to keep young users safe as they navigate these services, but this week’s guide provides expert advice on how to do exactly that, while also breaking down the specific safety concerns of mental health and wellbeing apps.
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"Being on time is a sign of respect, responsibility, and maturity"
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For all the latest events coming up, visit our calendar
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