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Join us on Thursday 3rd March 2016 for our OPEN EVENING.Come along to find out more about options at both GCSE and A-level, alongwith information about the UCAS application process. Bosworth IndependentCollege has an excellent record of placing students at highly-ranked universitiesand our expert staff are keen to share their experience with you. This free event is open to all, including existing students, prospective students,parents or those who are simply curious about future study options.

We shall be holding this event at BOSWORTH HALL (33 St. George’s Avenue,Northampton, NN2 6JA) and our doors will be open at 7pm.

We welcome you to talk directly to our staff and students who can help de-mystify subjectchoices and the university application process. Also on the night there will be a chance to win a hamper full ofgoodies, so make sure you come and join in!

You will find all the latest news on our website: www.bosworthcollege.com

I write hot-foot from the CIFE Academic Awards Committee with exciting news of howour students’ success in Summer 2015 examinations has been recognised. You’llhave to wait until the awards are presented by Lord Lexden at the House ofLords in April 2016 to learn the details but I can reveal that we are burstingwith pride.It is always hugely gratifying for students, parents, teachers and thewhole Bosworth community to receive welcome news of outstandingexamination results and summer 2015 was no exception to this.However, it is rarely only the top-achieving students whose results fillstaff with joy. Equally rewarding are the stories of success for thosewho have struggled, overcome adversity, worked their socks off andreached their full potential. At Bosworth we encourage all studentsto be the best they can be and their success is a source of all-rounddelight. Of course, their time at Bosworth is only one step in whatshould be an enduring voyage of discovery.Some years ago, I came across the work of Carole Dweck on mindset.It was only later that I discovered that she is one of the world’s leadingresearchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia EatonProfessor of Psychology at Stanford University. I was quickly and entirelyengaged by her impassioned lectures which chimed so strongly with myexperiences in international education where students’ progress could beimpeded by fear of failure. How many times have I encouraged students toindulge their academic curiosity, no matter how ill-equipped they may feel, take risks,make mistakes, learn from them and become true life-long learners? I’d like to believe that even our very highestachievers at Bosworth with A* grades in abundance have gained the courage to keep their minds open, to dare to getthings wrong so as to get them right next time and to love learning to become the very best they can be.

Fiona Pocock MA PGCE

We are extremely proud to report that Bosworth Art Teacher &Professional Award Winning Artist, Lee Burrows has recently featuredin the ‘Landscape Artist of the Year 2015’ competition on Sky Arts.

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner host the competition, and theyteamed up with the National Trust to film in a number of thecharity’s famous UK properties and locations.

Joan Bakewell comments, “It’s such a pleasure to meet giftedartists and watch how their work grows. Once again we will beon the lookout for outstanding talent: and I’m sure we’ll find it.”

In total there are 9 episodes and Lee featured in episode 3, heldat Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, where he had justfour hours to paint the French Renaissance-style chateau. Weasked Lee the following questions:

How did you gain a place on the show?The Sky Arts team chose from thousands of applicants who applied

online. I was asked to send two images of my paintings and fromviewing these, the Sky Arts team invited me to attend as a ‘wild card’ artist.

Where was your show held? My heat was held at Waddesdon Manor Buckinghamshire. It is an incredible Neo Renaissance styleFrench Chateau built in the late 19th Century by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, now bequeathed tothe National Trust. I painted the left corner of the main building because as a wild card artist I wasasked to set up in the same area as other contestants but, I could choose my preferred view.

What did you enjoy most about the experience?I enjoyed working alongside all the other artists, all so absorbed in what they were creating and thedifferent variety of work produced. Painting en plein air is always difficult because of the changinglight and weather conditions but I really enjoy the challenge.

What feedback did the judges provide?The judges talked to me far more than was actually featured on theprogramme. They liked my approach to the subject and they wereinterested by my choice of Burnt Sienna ground. BurntSienna is the red colour that I chose to cover my canvas with,indeed, it was a technique often used by John Constable, afamous English Romantic painter. The producer reallyliked my painting and she explained that I was veryclose to being put through to the semi-finals.

Is there anything else you would like tomention about the show?I enjoyed the day very much and it was really good topaint a landscape I would perhaps never have thought topaint. I do feel my work was possibly too traditional andmaybe not quite unusual enough for television, however artis a wide and varied subject and that is one reason why it isso fascinating.

Finally can I ask you what you enjoy most about teaching Art?I really enjoy sharing the knowledge I have acquired over the years both in technique and Art History.I try to stress to my students that Art is so much more than producing images. The paintings anddrawings they produce reflect thought, personality, individualism and emotion, they should speak inways words cannot.I try to encourage my students to always be artists, to always be looking and seeing, to think and todocument their thoughts and ideas.Art covers so much of life and the human condition and because of this we tend to have wide and

varied class discussions. I enjoy this immensely, especially because thestudents are from many different countries and cultures. Sharing

our thoughts together as a group, makes my time spent atBosworth fascinating.Whilst Lee narrowly missed the Semi-Finals of thiscompetition, he remains an extremely popular andaccomplished artist and we are thrilled he is on theBosworth team imparting his vast knowledge to ourstudents.www.leeburrowsart.com

Lee’s picture of Waddesdon Manorpainted in just 4 hours for the show.

What did you enjoy about theBosworth experience? The level of teaching and support provided at Bosworthwas exceptional. The particular focus on exam techniqueensures that those who want to do well and are willing to putin the work will get the grades they want.

What would you say to someone thinking of studying at Bosworth?Be prepared to work hard and follow the guidance and support of the teachers. If you do this, you will get alot out of studying at Bosworth.

How did Bosworth help you prepare for university life? Bosworth definitely prepared me for university and was a great transition between school and universitylife. There is less molly coddling than school but equally teachers are always willing to help, if you takethe initiative to ask for support.

What are your future ambitions?I have just completed the Deloitte Management Consulting Graduate Scheme in London, which was a greatexperience. I worked for a range of clients and with an exceptionally bright team of people. As I studiedModern Languages at University I was also able to travel abroad a lot; working in Germany for ninemonths and Switzerland for three months. Having completed the scheme I have decided I want to dedicatemy career to social change. I have just started a post-graduate course in Social Innovation based in Londoncalled “Year Here”. Following this course I hope to pursue a career in social change, be it in consulting,policy or frontline services. I also want to set up my own social enterprise in the next few years.

Tell us more about some of the charity work you have been involved in andwhy you feel it is so important?Over the last few years I have been involved in a wide range of charitable work. This work has helped megrow as an individual, widened my perspective and increased my awareness of social issues. It hasultimately led me to my decision of dedicating my career to social change.

Describe Bosworth in three words…

Supportive, Academic & Unique

Name: Sneh Jani

Age: 25

Nationality: British

Hometown: Northampton

Course: 2 Year A Level

Subjects: French, German,Biology, Chemistry (4 A grades)

We always enjoy catching up with ex-Bosworth students to find out what theyare doing now, and we recently had the opportunity to speak with Sneh Jani wholeft Bosworth in 2008. Initially, she went on to complete a four year BA Hons French& German degree at the University of Bristol.Since 2009 Sneh has completed many internships & volunteering posts including thefollowing: English Teacher and Sponsorship Co-ordinator in India, translating for the Pressand Legal Protection teams in Berlin at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and interning atLUSSAN société d’avocats in Paris translating legal documents including work on the topic of freedom of expression. From 2013 Sneh has spent just over two years as a Management Consultant at Deloitte Digital in London. Whilst shehas had the opportunity to work for a range of commercial clients, it has been the work Sneh has been able tocomplete for charitable organisations that has struck a chord. So much so, she is now completing a postgraduate course called ‘Year Here’ which is designed to cultivateentrepreneurial approaches to entrenched social problems. It is an intense programme as it is designed to be immersive,action-orientated and grounded in the daily experience of those at the frontline of inequality.Sneh is an exceptional young woman who chooses to give up much of her time for others and especially in focusing hercareer towards social change; such hard work and dedication, in what can often be difficult circumstances, is trulycommendable. Whilst we are proud of the things all of our students achieve post Bosworth, we are particularly proud of Sneh. She hastaken her journey towards the needs of others and improving their lives and there is no greater or more worthwhilechallenge. Sneh pictured above centre in a yellow top, taken during her time volunteering in Colombia.

Bosworth A2 students sat a Chemistry Challenge whichis supported by St. Catharine’s College, CambridgeUniversity during their summer mini-term. From thisA2 group we are proud to report we have achieved 2silver and 5 copper awards. This aim of the competition is to stretch andchallenge students interested in chemistry, and itprovides an excellent experience for anyoneconsidering taking their studies further. It is set by anexperienced team of teachers and universitychemists and it is designed to be accessible to Year12 students whilst pushing them significantly beyondthe syllabus and encouraging them to think about science in the way they would atuniversity. It takes the form of a written paper, consisting of two or three questions, to be answered in one 90-minute sitting under supervised conditions in school.The 2015 Paper was another record year with 8,539 entries, the highest ever! The Award boundaries are:Roentgenium Award 46-60, Gold Award 33-45, Silver Award 26-32, Copper Award 17-25, No Award 0-16.Overall, 71 students won Roentgenium awards (less than 1%), 651 students won Gold awards (8%), 1,348students won Silver awards (16%) and 2,919 students won Copper awards (34%). So we are pleased to reportwe have 2 students in the top 16 % and 7 students in the top 34%!Mrs Maria Johnstone believes it is important for students to be tested beyond the syllabus and tells us, “Everyyear since the start of the present competition, our AS Chemists have participated in the C3L6 Challenge. Thelatest cohort had a record number of students taking part. In an increasingly competitive environment for thestudents applying for a university course in their A2 year, it is imperative that candidates show involvement inOlympiad-style exams and prove enthusiasm for chemistry beyond the taught topics.”

Some of the award winners pictured from left toright: Debbie Ifeobu (Copper), Joy Nip (Copper),Masem Abbas (Silver) and Isaac Kan (Copper).

Engineering TalkRadek progressed to the University of Southampton to studyElectronical Engineering with Artificial Intelligence. He returned togladly answer student questions on: his engineering MEng course,life at university, internships and other opportunities such as,visiting the University of Singapore.

University of SouthamptonAlex came to speak to our students about SouthamptonUniversity being a world class Top 100 university. Hediscussed some of their special facilities e.g. a tank fortesting large ships and an air tunnel used by some of theF1 team, such as Red Bull. He also talked about theimportance of internships and work experience for futurejob prospects, plus the study abroad options that areavailable.

Medic TalkEx-Bosworth student Munir and his friend Yasmin hosted a workshop for our A2 Medics.Munir is currently in his third year studying Medicine and Yasmin is in her second yearstudying Dentistry both at Birmingham University. It proved to be incredibly usefulpreparation for our A2 students, with a debate about organ donation, hot topicsdiscussed in dentistry and role plays to help with interview techniques!

Local MPMichael Ellis our local Member of Parliamentfor Northampton North, joined us on Fridaynight for dinner and took questions from theaudience. It was a fascinating insight into thelife of an MP and provided our Governmentand Politics students with lots of first-handinformation.

Oxbridge TalksCliff Chung progressed to the University of Cambridge tostudy Psychological & Behavioural Sciences and we weredelighted that he came back in this week to talk tostudents about his Cambridge application and life as anundergraduate. Cliff proved to be an extremely

engaging speaker who inspired this year's cohortwith his advice.

Stanislav Yatskevich progressed to studyBiochemistry at the University of Oxford. Hereturned to give a presentation with AnnaHowes another Oxford undergraduate,about how to successfully get into the topuniversities in the UK.

AS student Sisa Ngebulana joined Bosworth from South Africa in 2014 to study A-levels on a part timetable. The main reason for this is Sisa, currently 17, is part of theMcLaren Performance Academy run by McLaren’s Applied Technologies. He is one ofonly 4 drivers at the Academy and the competition for the seat was fierce with over30,000 worldwide candidates.

Sisa joined the Academy after two and a half years in karts, ending third in the SouthAfrican Regional Championship and fifth in the National Championship. Joining theBRDC F4 championship is the clear choice for any driver wanting to take their first stepsinto single-seaters.

Sisa explains his move to us, “I am delighted to join HHC Motorsport; they have afantastic record in all the series they compete in. Combining their knowledge andtuition during my test programme and with my planned driver development in thesimulator, I am confident we can make really good progress throughout the season. My aim is to be inside the Top 10 in the championship when the season finishes.”

Sisa is currently studying Maths, Economics, Sociology and ICT at Bosworth. He enjoys theenvironment and the study hall sessions as it allows him to focus and complete his homeworkduring the school day. Even though his dream is to drive for Formula 1, he is extremely grounded and recognises theneed to continue with his studies and plans to complete a degree in Accounting or Economics whilst competing.

When asked who he admired most in the racing world, Sisa was quick to tell us, “Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton.Ayrton is considered to be the best driver Formula 1 has ever seen with a natural finesse but I like Lewis for hispersonality and have watched his progression and I admire what he has achieved.”

Sisa also went on to tell us that his family are very much behind his sporting ambitions and go to watch him at everyrace. When asked about the pressure of competing and rising through the various ranks i.e. F4 to F3, GP2, FormulaRenault 3 Litre and ultimately achieving F1, he explained, “I don’t really feel pressure except maybe if I have aweekend that hasn’t gone my way and I am not happy with my performance but while I am driving I am just thinkingabout the essentials, where I need to improve, how I rotated and so on, it is important to remain focused.”

From talking to Sisa we can tell he is a boy with an 'old head on young shoulders' and whilst he is competitive there isno arrogance to him; he is instantly likeable. In fact he goes on to tell us, “My dad has always taught me that beinghumble is the most important thing.” With such a strong role model we feel that whatever Sisa channels his energyinto he will achieve. Here at Bosworth we hope to be tracking his progress in F1 all around the world for many yearsto come!

You can follow Sisa’s progress at www.sisa37.com

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Oxford Interview WorkshopStudents had the chance to attend an Oxford Interview Workshop. They were placedinto subject groups and given past questions to answer, along with a talk from anOxford Admissions Tutor who outlined what they should expect from the interviewprocess. The Tutor complimented our students on how well they tackled the questions

and their overall engagement with the process.

Saturday TripsEach term students have the opportunity to take part in various Saturdaytrips around the UK. For the autumn term this has included: BuckinghamPalace, Cambridge and Oxford. Needless to say the students weresuitably impressed with each of these famous and historical settings.

Police HQStudents enjoyed meeting the new Chief Constable at Police

Headquarters, Northampton. Along with many other local groups theywere invited as representatives of the community. Highlights of their visit included -trying on riot gear, talking to officers and speaking with other community groups.

Geography Field TripThe trip began near London’s city centre, where students had to look atevidence of how the Central Business District is being made more sustainable. Someexamples being: the congestion charge, wider pavements and cycle hire stations, whichhave all made the area more pleasant.

Riding on the top deck of a London bus proved to be a highlight, as students madetheir way to the Natural History Museum. The museum visit enabled the students toreinforce their classroom learning by looking at the displays on earthquakes andvolcanoes.

Then it was off to the East End to see how brownfield sites have been transformedinto a business district at Canary Wharf and a sustainable urban community at

Greenwich Millennium Village.

Mr Alan Mawer, Geography Teacher, tells us, “Seeing for themselves really does increaselearning for our GCSE students.”

Children in NeedThank you so much to everyone who dressed up, baked cakes or gave money in anyother way. In the end, we raised a very good total of £311.37 which has been sent offand will be shared among charities which help disadvantaged children.