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Posted on 22 Jan 21 by

Dear Parents & Carers
We have really appreciated all the positive feedback this week and your suggestions to make things as smooth as possible for us all.
A few updates for you from myself this week –

Student Learning
We hope that the new layout on Go4Schools is clearer for the students.
Staff have been asked to signpost Live Lessons on Go4Schools and stick to the timings of the school day.
Our school day timings have changed, as I advised at the end of last term, so this is now reflected on Go4Schools.

Engagement of Students
We have set up monitoring sheets to ensure students are engaging with their work and staff are checking these carefully. Staff will be in touch with the students and also with you, if there are any concerns.
We will be rewarding students for their hard work and positive points will be assigned to all those completing their work as if they were in school. We hope this will encourage all to do the very best they can.

Years 10 and 11
We are very impressed with how well Year 11 are doing and want to thank you for your encouragement and support on this.
We believe that all evidence will be used to ensure that the Year 11 students are given the best grades this summer (and possibly for some Year 10), so we do need all students to engage with all of their studies.

Inset Day
The Inset Day for 5 February will be postponed as this was going to be used for Year 11 moderation. It will now take place later in the term, when we are clearer on the process for awarding grades for Year 11 this year. At present this is at the consultation stage.

Lastly, you may know Freddie Carr, a local sailor in the American’s Cup who is doing very well in New Zealand. Freddie has visited the school and knows some of our students and he has kindly just sent all our students a brilliant message, with some great words of encouragement.

Here is the link – https://youtu.be/mAFZEckf2ds , please do view it when you can.

As always, I wish you all a safe and restful weekend and thank you for your feedback and support.

Kind warm wishes
Yvonne Watkins
Headteacher

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Bourne Community CollegeMonday, February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00pm
We are delighted to share some exciting news from the classroom! Our Year 7 students have been hard at work this term, delving into the fascinating world of myths and legends. As part of their studies, they have been tasked with creating their own mythical monsters—a journey that has spurred their imaginations and artistic talents.

First, the students planned and described their abominable creations in vivid detail. Their creativity and storytelling skills truly shone as they brought these mythical beings to life on paper. Next, they turned their drawings into digital art by using AI, transforming their blood-curdling concepts into striking visual masterpieces.

We are incredibly proud of the effort and dedication our Year 7 students have shown. Their work has been nothing short of spectacular, and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements with you.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

Warm regards,

Mr Tom Butler and the English Team
Bourne Community College
Bourne Community CollegeFriday, January 31st, 2025 at 5:00pm
Year 10 Geography and Triple Science students had the opportunity to be part of a special cross-curricular enrichment activity. The event was lead by Scientist Dr. Leigh Hickmott, world leading expert in Pack-Ice Killer whales. He visited us at the Bourne to deliver a talk about his recent BBC programme, 'Expedition Killer Whale' and elevated students' knowledge of Antarctica's ecosystems. The students fully immersed themselves into the presentation and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. On behalf of The Bourne Community College, we would like to thank @leighhickmott for his visit and will be looking forward to seeing more of his amazing work.

Please check out Leigh Hickmott recent BBC program:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026dd3

Mrs. R James
Leader of Humanities
Bourne Community College
Bourne Community CollegeWednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 5:00pm
Caterlink's plan for next Wednesdays lunch.
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Bourne Community CollegeMonday, January 27th, 2025 at 5:00pm
Year 8 are currently studying Cubism, learning about this style of art and through this project, they are continuing to develop their drawing skills. Photos show work from a lesson drawing paper cups, using parallel lines and ellipses to guide shape, adding shading with smudge sticks. Photos show some of examples of the work from our fabulous year 8 students!

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