MESSAGE FROM MR D. LITTLEMORE - ACTING HEADTEACHER - Prospect School
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Issue 15: Friday, 11th January 2019
MESSAGE FROM MR D. LITTLEMORE - ACTING HEADTEACHER
Welcome back – I hope you all had a very restful last sixteen weeks they have left before their
and enjoyable holiday, spending quality time GCSEs start. We launched our second wave of
with family and friends. We’re very excited about intervention on Tuesday, focusing on Maths
what the new year holds for us all, both in and English with 32 students needing just a
school and out – whatever happens, we know little extra push, and some inspiration along the
this is going to be a busy and challenging year in way from Spider-Man, Felix Baumgartner and
many ways. Matthew Syed. We keeping on telling them this,
but our Year 11s are an awesome year group
At a time when many schools find recruitment and we have very high expectations!
and retention of quality teachers difficult, we are
delighted to welcome new colleagues to join us This is often quite a tough term – the excitement
to ensure that we are able to deliver the best of the holidays is over, the days are short, the
quality teaching in all our lessons. So a very weather is cold, and summer seems a long way
warm welcome to Mrs Evans in Art, Mr Sheehan off. For students sitting public exams this year,
in English/Literacy Co-ordinator, Mrs Humphreys the pressure starts to build and it can be really
in Science and Mrs Green in French. We’ve also hard going. However, every day in school is
welcomed another group of PGCE students important and it’s that commitment of coming in
from the University of Reading, and are very every day that will bring about success. As the
happy to help and guide them on their journey daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner said “The
towards becoming the next generation of only thing standing between you and your goal
teachers. is the story you keep telling yourself as to why
you can’t achieve it”. This year, let’s all believe in
This week has started as we mean to go on, with our goals and make this the most successful yet.
our Year 11 students already focusing on the
Senior Citizens Community Party
A lovely time was had by all who attended, and the students and staff would
like to thank the local community for their continued support for the school.
There was plenty of food and drink for our guests, a free raffle, and a bag to
take home crammed with festive goodies. The students enjoyed serving our
guests and putting on entertainment.
Cards received from attendees:
“To Staff & Students at Prospect School – Many thanks for the Pensioners Party
and goodie bag. All the best for Christmas and New Year. From a new
neighbour.”
On Wednesday 19th December 2018,
we held our annual Christmas “Dear Sir – I just want to thank you, your staff and pupils for the lovely afternoon
celebrations for senior citizens and the on Wednesday, 19th December. The spread laid on was fantastic, I ate my fill and
local community. my lovely granddaughter Ella B plied me with tea to wash it all down. Also, I
thank yourselves and Asda for the lovely gifts I came home with. It was a
thoroughly delightful afternoon. So again thanks to all. Merry Christmas to all.
Best wishes Mrs B.“
DATES/INFORMATION FOR YOUR CALENDAR
SCHOOL TRIPS
Date Details Year Group
Friday to Sunday 11
11th to 13th January Ufton Court
Thursday 10
24th January Reading Museum, Bayeux tapestry
Wednesday 13
6th February Science Day, Science Museum
Monday READING UNIVERSITY
10
11th February Scholars Programme
Thursday The Curious Incident of the Dog in the 10 & 11
14th February Night
Monday to Saturday
Sixth Form
18th to 23rd February NEW YORK
PROSPECT SCHOOL CALENDAR
Date Details Extra Information
Thursday 6th Form Open Evening 6pm
17th January 2019 ‘L’ Block
Year Groups Report Dates Information - Scheduled between
11,13 Monday 25th March - Friday 29th March 2019
7,8,9,10,12 Monday 29th April - Friday 3rd May 2019
7,8,9,10,12 Monday 1st July - Friday 5th July 2019
Message from Ms M. Morris
(Deputy Head)
Multi-Faith Prayer Room
We would like to remind students that we have a multi-faith prayer room in
school (near reception).
It is open at both break times and is available to students of any faith (or no faith)
who would like a few moments of quiet contemplation, meditation or prayer.
CAREERS NEWS
Siobhan Gallivan (Head of Department)
INFORMATION
YEAR 10 - READING SCHOLARS
Monday, 11th February 2019
Students will think about the benefits of attending university and whether its something
they would like to do; spend time with their mentor understanding the university
opportunities available; participate in additional subject taster sessions.
Thursday, 4th April 2019
Students will think about their personality type & how this might affect how they can get the
most out of learning opportunities; future careers and the role university can play in this;
undertake some research based on their project.
Tuesday, 9th July 2019
Debating activity to think about a debate point, develop and present the debate –
Feedback on draft project.
Thursday, 3rd October 2019
Project presentation, revision skills session, reviewing original goals set and thinking about
what next.
Alongside these sessions, they will have access to e-mentoring provided by their DBS-
checked student mentor and will work towards a project delivered by an organisation
called the Brilliant Club.
Information from the Science Department (Mrs S. Patel-Barber)
Year 11 Intervention
Period 6 Open Sessions
Physics Sessions Include:
- Answering exam style
Every Tuesday – B11 questions
- Plotting graphs
Biology - Formulas & equations
Every Wednesday – C5 - Time management
- Revision tips
Chemistry - Helping individuals on areas
Every Thursday – B21 of weakness
NEWS FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT
(Mr A. Dorliac - Head of Department)
I wish we had ………..
I love going to ………….
I would go to clubs if …………
The PE department are interested in your views regarding extra-curricular clubs currently on offer
throughout the year.
It would be appreciated if you could complete a short questionnaire by clicking on the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JFV6PRS
January’s Fixtures
Date Sport Year/Age Boys/ Opponent Hom
Group Girls e/
Away
10/1/19 Football Year 11 Boys Easthampstead Away
Park
15/1/19 Football U16 Girls Sandhurst Away
16/1/19 Handball Year 9/10/11 Girls RGS Away
16/1/19 Football U14 Girls Park House Hom
e
17/1/19 Football U13 Girls Piggott Away
22/1/19 Basketball U16 Boys Luckley Hom
e
22/1/19 Football Year 10 Boys Cox Green Away
23/1/19 Handball Year 9/10/11 Girls RGS Away
24/1/19 Football 5-a-side Year 10 Boys JMA Away
25/1/19 Sports hall Year 8 Boys JMA Away
Athletics &
Girls
30/1/19 Volleyball Year 9/10/11 Girls RGS Away
31/1/19 Football 5-a-side Year 9 Boys Oakbank Away
Congratulations to Kyle D and Kevin D on being selected for the Berkshire U14
football team to face Oxfordshire this month. Good luck to both boys!
DATES/INFORMATION FOR YOUR CALENDAR
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Year Day Time Classroom
group
Mathematics
Mathematics Help Club 7 - 10 Wednesday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. D21
11 Wednesday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. D33
Drama/Music
KS3 Drama Workshop 7-8 Tuesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. A02
KS4 Music Theory Workshop 9 - 11 Wednesday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. A10
KS3 Choir 7-8 Thursday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. A10
KS4 Music Composition Work- 9 - 11 Thursday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. A10
shop
Drum Ensemble Friday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Music
Studio
KS4 Drama Workshop 9 - 11 Friday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. A02/LSH
Science
KS3 Homework Club 7-8 Tuesday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. B01, B02, B13
Year 10 High Ability Club 10 Tuesday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Year 9 High Ability Club 9 Tuesday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. B14
P.E.
Netball Monday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Sports
Basketball 10 -11 Monday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Gym
GCSE Coursework 11 Monday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. L15
Insanity Tuesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Fitness
Factory
Badminton 7-8 Tuesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Sports
Hall
GCSE Y11 PE 11 Tuesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Lower School
Hall
Table Tennis
Football 7-8 Wednesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Sports
Hall
Girls Just Dance/Fitness Wednesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Fitness
Factory
Basketball 7-9 Thursday 10.45 a.m. – 11.15 a.m. Sports
Hall
Basketball 7-9 Thursday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Sports
Hall
Benchball 7 - 10 Thursday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Gym
Badminton 9 - 11 Friday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. Sports
Hall
Girls Football Tuesday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.
GCSE Practical 11 Friday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. Sports
Hall
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES cont’d
Technology
Design and Make It Club 7-8 Wednesday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. L05
Art
Coursework Catch up 9 - 11 Monday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Art Block
Coursework Catch up 9 - 11 Wednesday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Coursework Catch up 9 - 11 Thursday 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
History
Year 11 Revision Group 11 Wednesday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. D26
Year 11 Revision Group 11 Thursday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. D17
Year 11 Revision Group 11 Thursday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. A34
Computing
Hi-Flyers Workshop 10 - 13 Tuesday 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. C23
Computer Science Clinic 10 - 13 Wednesday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. C24
Cyber Stars 7-9 Thursday 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. C21
General
After School Homework Club All year Every day 2.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. Library
groups
Music Group (with the School All year Wednesday 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Music Dept
Counsellor) groups
ANSWER TO PUZZLE OF THE WEEK - NO 7
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CLUBS
MATHEMATICS HELP CLUB
When: 3pm – 4pm
Wednesday
Where: D21 (Yr 7-10)
D33 (Yr 11 H&F)
Who: All years and levels
Information from Mr R. Parry (ICT Teacher)
For Year 10-13 Computer Science
Wednesdays Lunchtimes in C24
with Miss Nakimbugwe
Computing Clubs
Computer Science and ICT department
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