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Welcome to St. Crispin’s Open Evening 2021
Instead of guided tours we invite you to tour the
school independently at your own pace.
In this booklet you will find a map of the school
and a list of the different departments to visit.
Should you have any questions, there are many
helpful students around the school wearing
‘May I help you?’ badges, ready to assist.
The Headteacher’s talk will be held at
6:45pm in the main hall and repeated
again at 7:15pm and 7:45pm.
Welcome to St. Crispin’s
School Open Evening
Dear Visitors,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our
Open Evening. I am absolutely delighted that you
are considering St. Crispin’s for your child. Open
Evening is aptly named because that is in essence
the ethos of the evening. We want to be entirely
“open” in sharing with you what sort of school we
are. In that spirit we have refreshed the way we
have traditionally organised the evening.
To prevent people gathering into unfamiliar groups
and to avoid over crowding we invite you to tour
the school independently and at your own pace.
This information outlines the programme of events
and provides a map of the specialist teaching
areas. Additionally, students are strategically
placed at all our entrances and exits to help you.
Not only will all our students be able to point you in
the right direction but they will also be happy to
answer any questions you may have.
I will be speaking on three occasions during the evening: at 6:45pm, 7:15pm and finally at 7:45pm. During this time students, colleagues and myself will be sharing with you what makes St. Crispin’s such a high achieving, happy and positive school. This year, to help families plan the timing of the evening, we have enabled you to pre-book your seat online. (The reason being that our hall can only accommodate a certain number and so we are trying to avoid the disappointment of queuing up but not fitting in or indeed with Covid in mind being overly full.) By reserving a timeslot, we hope it allows you to manage your evening. You might like to tour first then come to the speech or listen to the speech then tour. If this approach doesn’t work forgive us! Equally given our present times and families understandably not wanting to gather in large groups we do have a recorded version of the speech that can be found on the website. To this end and in recognition of the pandemic I would ask that visitors, if they are willing to do so, wear masks in areas of the school where social distancing cannot be maintained.
We believe education is about developing the whole person, socially, emotionally and morally as well as academically. We have experienced, dedicated teachers who love learning and who are determined to make a difference to the young people they work with. The relationships between teachers, students and parents are fundamental to the success of the school. Working together, we can ensure that students enjoy their time at St. Crispin’s, make good progress and leave us as responsible, well-qualified, mature young people ready to make a valuable contribution to society.
Excellence for all
Our expectations of the students, in terms of their
achievement and behaviour, are very high. We
expect all members of the school community to
uphold the values of respect, tolerance, courtesy
and cooperation. These are the principles at the
heart of what we offer.
I believe that St. Crispin’s School has a great many
strengths, is far from complacent and has the drive
to continue to do even better. Indeed our school
vision statement “Excellence for all” encapsulates
our intention to do the very best for our students. I
consider it a privilege to be Headteacher and look
forward to seeing you at this evening’s talks and at
our upcoming Open Mornings.
I do hope you leave this evening impressed with the
warmth of our welcome and I look forward to
meeting you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
Ginny Rhodes
Headteacher
Rooms
Maths and Computing M4 & M5
Come over to the Maths and Computing Department
and challenge your family to a maths duel! See if you
can solve our fiendishly difficult puzzles and test your
mental arithmetic in our interactive games. You will
have the opportunity to meet our teachers and ask any
questions you have about studying Maths and
Computing at St. Crispin’s.
Students will also be in the department so you can see
their work and talk to them about the exciting activities,
trips and challenges they have enjoyed as part of our
enriching curriculum. You will be able to see a wide
range of teaching resources, which we use from Year 7
right through to Year 13 and to find out about
opportunities further up the school.
“I really enjoy my maths lessons. I’ve been really
supported as I’ve had extra lessons and help to get my
grade 4 in GCSE Maths.” Chloe, Year 11, set 3
For Computing, the digital hub of the department, you
will have the opportunity to try all sorts of amazing
things: creating different kinds of animations, games
and escape rooms, and exploring the wonder of
computer programming through different computing
languages.
Rooms
Maths and Computing M4 & M5
These are just a few of the experiences on offer in this
exciting department.
Our lead teachers in Computing will be delighted to
answer your questions on the opportunities offered in
Key Stage 3 Computing lessons and the new skills you
will learn.
We can’t wait to show you what St. Crispin’s Maths and
Computing Department will offer you next year!
“I enjoyed making spreadsheets for the game we
made.” Rhiannon, Year 7
“I really enjoyed making computer games because we
got to work with friends as well as working on a fun
project.” Tamzin, Year 7
Room 10 - 1st floor
Geography of the Tower
To all future explorers, travellers and citizens of
the world! Come and see where Geography at
St. Crispin’s will take you, learn about our many
trips and test your knowledge with a range of
games, including ‘Geography Jenga’.
We also have on show resources from a typical
lesson. Come and meet the teachers who will be
taking you on this journey!
“Spain was the best trip ever! I love Geography
not just for the trips, but for learning about
things that actually affect my life, for example
how the UK weather works.” Sam, Year 13Room 5 - 2nd floor of
History the Tower
Climb the Tower stairs to take an adventure back
in time. Our passionate historians will be there to
greet you and guide you through the past.
Get a chance to hold genuine WW1 artefacts, test
your knowledge on a Historical Guess Who and
distinguish fact from fiction in our ‘Didn’t You
Know’ section.
To see just what History has in store for you when
you come to St. Crispin’s next year, be sure to
check out our displays, speak to our wonderful
student helpers and snoop through our students
books.
“The trip to
Berlin was a
fascinating
experience, full
of interesting
facts which we
will never
forget.” Esme,
Year 11Various locations
Drama
throughout the school
The Drama Department is currently under
refurbishment at the moment. However our
Drama and Performing Arts students are taking
part in live performances around the school this
evening. They are also
ushering, you can’t miss
them, they will be in
costume! Please feel free
to ask our students
questions about our
programme of study at
St. Crispin’s as well as our
extensive enrichment
programme.
“Whilst studying Drama at St. Crispin’s I have been
given the opportunity to learn about a wide range of
plays, styles and practitioners. Drama has given me
the confidence to use my performing skills in other
areas of my study. I have harnessed these skills in my
role as Head Girl, from public speaking to leading and
mentoring my peers.”
Megan Smith, Head Girl 2020-2021Various locations
Drama
throughout the school
“Being a part of the Performing Arts community at
St. Crispin’s is very special. Getting involved in the
Performing Arts has to be one of the best decisions
during my time here as I have made friends and
memories to last a lifetime.
The experiences available are also second to none
whether it be performing at Wellington College’s
beautiful new theatre, touring the Netherlands, or
showcasing our hard work to primary schools within
The Circle Trust! Aside from all the fun, it has also
developed me as a person while improving my
confidence, communication, and ability to work well
as a team.”
Adam Hancock, Head BoyMusic Room MU1
Visit our vibrant Music
Department to see and,
perhaps, even hear some
of the great work our
talented students produce.
Take time to find out about the wide range of
musical enrichment that students at St.
Crispin’s enjoy, with the many and varied
extra-curricular activities and performance
opportunities on offer. If you’re ready to start
lessons on an instrument, or if you’re just keen
to explore and find out more, let us tell you
about the many options available.
Throughout this evening Drama and Music
students will be performing and ushering in
different areas around the school so you get a
real taste of the Performing Arts here at St.
Crispin’s. We look forward to meeting you and
answering any questions that you have.
“St. Crispin’s Music Department has helped me massively to
improve my skills and develop my singing and keyboard
confidence. It is an amazing department!” Molly, Year 10Religious Studies / Room 2 - 3rd floor of
Philosophy and Ethics the Tower
Come along to the Religious Studies
Department and ponder some of life’s
big questions!
You will be able to see examples of
students’ work, lots of different
resources that we use in lessons and
find out what you will study in Religious Studies at
St. Crispin’s.
Teachers and students will be on hand to answer
any questions you may have.
“I really enjoy A-Level Philosophy and Ethics. I find
it fascinating to study the ideas of both ancient
and modern philosophers, their arguments for and
against the existence of God as well as other
philosophical questions. I have also enjoyed
exploring both religious and non-religious
responses to ethical issues.” Sam, Year 12
“I really enjoy listening to people’s ideas as well
as coming up with my own. I really liked when
we looked at Buddhism and their ideas about
evil and suffering as well as looking at how and
why they meditate.” Alice, Year 8Rooms S1, S2, S3 & S9 in
Science the Science Block
Teleport over to Science to see the science of
musical fire or the magic from Harry Potter, make
colour changing worms, meet and greet our
resident animals, get set on fire or see a pig’s heart
and lungs! Come and see our wall of fame which
showcases some of the best of our students’ work
and take part in a disgusting digestion
demonstration. There are real life doctors around
as well - see if you can find them.
During your visit you can chat to the team about
Science at St. Crispin’s, find out about opportunities
further up the school and tour our amazing
building which was completed in 2013.Rooms E3, E6 & E7
English in the English Block
Calling all future St. Crispin’s students! Come and
visit the English Department and meet the team.
We need your creativity to help us with descriptive
writing and story-telling. The only downside is
you’ll have to eat some sweets. We know they’re
bad for you and you’d rather not but…hey,
somebody has to go that extra mile in the name of
literacy! We look forward to meeting you.
“ love English because I can release my mind
onto a piece of paper and let it create whatever
world it wants.”
''English is fun, well
taught and the teachers
are the best!''
“I enjoy English because
we look at a variety of
subjects, we’re all
involved and it helps in
daily life.”Sixth Form
STEM Atrium
STEM at St. Crispin’s
brings together Science,
Technology, Engineering
and Maths in an amazing
variety of activities
throughout the year.
To see how much fun STEM can be, visit us in the
Sixth Form Atrium to see how you could use our
robots to help Harry Potter in the Goblet of Fire
maze or help Ron Weasley avoid the Whomping
Willow trying to get back to Hogwarts by
designing and programming his dad’s Ford Anglia
car.
We run a Robotics club weekly, with VEX robotics,
Lego Mind Storm, BBC Microbit and Raspberry Pi
and take part in national competitions to show off
our skills.
As part of our curriculum at St. Crispin’s you will
take part in activities as diverse as visiting the
Apollo spaceship at the Science Museum and
experience the Kobe earthquake at the Natural
History Museum.Sixth Form
STEM Atrium
3M have supported St.
Crispin’s by hosting a variety
of events including an
evening for mums and
daughters to show the
exciting career opportunities available to girls in
STEM. Engineers and scientists from 3M also host a
careers event for our students so that they can
find out more about what happens in the real
world.
A number of our students
have taken part in the 3M
innovation challenge in
recent years, winning
some exciting prizes. Are
you up for this
challenge? But first head
over to the Sixth Form
Atrium and see if you can
save Harry and the crew
from getting into any
more trouble. Good luck!Rooms A2, A3, PTM,
Art and Design DT2, DTA & DTB
In A2 there are a range of displays of
work from the lower school (Years 7
to 9) and work in progress from GCSE
students. In A3 you will find work in
progress from A-Level students in
Fine Art, Textiles, Graphic Communications and 3
-Dimensional Design. The PTM room is
displaying photography work in progress by
Photography GCSE and A-Level students. Key
Stage 3,4 and 5 artwork is also displayed in the
corridor.
Come and explore the Technology Department
where you will be able to get a real feel for the
variety of subjects that sit under the Technology
umbrella. In DTA, there will be students from the
Hospitality and Catering course showcasing a
win a cookie competition! Room DTB will be
displaying textile work from across all year
groups and you can make bracelets
with sublimation printing. In DT2 there
will be woodwork skills demonstrated
and you can have a go at making
handmade dice to take home.Rooms A2, A3, PTM,
Art and Design DT2, DTA & DTB
At St. Crispin’s we aim to
provide a curriculum to
stimulate students’ curiosity
and provide them with the
essential skills and
knowledge needed to live
and work in a
technologically advanced
world. In our lessons you will
learn by doing; you will become independent
and confident learners and you will understand
the importance of thinking and testing your
ideas.
Throughout your time with us you will have the
opportunity to explore a variety of projects that
merge the traditional disciplines. Technology
operates a carousel system, which means
students rotate 3 or 4 times in a year.
“This year I have enjoyed doing the drawing
project, I have enjoyed it because you were
able to get involved more quickly and you can
have the whole lesson to do it.” - DanRooms L1,
Modern Foreign Languages
L2 & L3
Willkommen! Bienvenue! ¡Bienvenidos!
Bonjour! Guten Tag! ¡Hola!
We will have you
speaking and
understanding the
lingo in no time! Come
and see how much
you already know
about the culture and
language in France, Germany and Spain. You will
be able to try out some language learning
activities on our tablets and sample some food
from France, Germany and Spain to whet your
appetites for language learning. There is also a
challenge of building the Eiffel Tower using
spaghetti and marshmallows. You are also
welcome to have a drink, but you have to ask in
either French, German
or Spanish! Don’t worry
though, there will be
staff and students there
to help you if you’re not
quite sure what to say.Rooms L1,
Modern Foreign Languages
L2 & L3
We love to bring the languages our students are
learning to life by offering a range of extra-
curricular language trips and activities to support
our classroom teaching.
Language lessons at St. Crispin’s are fun-filled
and interactive and teach students not only how
to speak a foreign language but
also about the cultural
differences they may encounter
when travelling abroad.
“I really enjoyed the day trip to
France. Going on the Euro Tunnel
was a real experience but my
favourite part was the bakery
where we were shown how to
make croissants” Emily, Year 8Sports Hall &
PE
MUGA
PE staff will be available to
“PE has given me the
answer any questions you
opportunity to learn
may have regarding our
and play lots of new
inclusive PE policy, exam
sports I had never
performance and school encountered before.
teams. Sports leaders will I enjoy representing
also be providing some the school and the
practical activities for Year 6. sense of teamwork &
We offer a wide range of accomplishment that
sports both in curriculum comes with it.”
time and after school and Louis, Year 10
pupils of all abilities are
welcome to attend our extra
-curricular clubs.
Boys and girls play regular
fixtures against local schools
and others stretching across
the county in sports such as rugby, football,
netball, hockey, basketball, athletics and cricket.
We also have a strong focus on inclusive
recreational clubs for all students in sports such as
badminton, basketball, trampolining, table tennis
and softball.Business and Economics Room SF1
Students have the
opportunity to study
the very popular
GCSE Business at
Key Stage 4 which is
an exciting course
that helps students
learn about the
world of business and enterprise and help to
prepare them for stepping out into work. Students
will study topics such as Marketing, Finance and
Business Law. Students can then progress to A-
Level Business or Economics in the Sixth Form.
This evening you are very welcome to visit the
department, located within the new Sixth Form
Centre. Here you can undertake a brand tasting
test and play the logo quiz.
Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Brown and Mrs Chandler will be
present to address any questions
along with some of our Year 10
students who will be present to
showcase their work.Library
Please drop into our library
to look around this
important learning space,
which is popular with many
of our students, and
browse our wide selection
of resources. Find out
about how the library integrates with the school.
The Library Manager, Mrs Rosenberg, will be
pleased to show you around and answer any
questions.
Cucina Restaurant
Please make sure you visit
the St. Crispin’s restaurant,
hosted by Cucina, to
sample some of the
delights that are on offer
daily to our students. In
addition we also have
“Street Kitchen”, our grab
and go take away for good
food, located next door to the English Department.The Sixth Form
The Sixth Form Atrium
Year 12 may seem a long way off but as our current
students will tell you, the time flies by! In only a few
short years, your green blazers will start to feel a
bit snug and you will find yourselves as tall as – if
not taller – than your parents!
When this time comes, the Sixth Form Team are
very much looking forward to supporting you in
subjects chosen by you from our wide range of
A-Level and Level 3 BTEC courses.
In the meantime, please come and have a look
around our sleek and modern Sixth Form Centre.
Downstairs you will find the impressive Atrium
where the Sixth Form gather for assemblies;
socialise; and study.
Ssshh! Upstairs you will find an independent study
area where Sixth Formers go to work when they
need a bit of peace and quiet. While enjoying the
calm atmosphere, take in the views on the balcony
looking down into the Atrium as well as out to the
rest of the school. Can you imagine yourself
standing here at the end of Year 13 ready to take
on your future… university… an apprenticeship… the
world?!The Sixth Form
The Sixth Form Atrium
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 4th November
Full details can be
viewed on the websiteNotes
St. Crispin's School is an academy and part of The Circle Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered
in England and Wales, company number 11031096, registered at The Circle Trust,
London Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1SS. Tel: 0118 332 0011 www.thecircletrust.co.ukNotes
St. Crispin's School is an academy and part of The Circle Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered
in England and Wales, company number 11031096, registered at The Circle Trust,
London Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1SS. Tel: 0118 332 0011 www.thecircletrust.co.ukSchool Site Map
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