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9th Edition of 2015/2016 –Friday 8th July 2016

Earl Mortimer College & Sixth Form Centre

EMC NEWS! January 2017

This edition of EMC News is packed full of exciting and interesting stories and we

hope you will enjoy reading them.

With Spring almost upon us, the College is in full preparations for the upcoming

examination season. Year 11 and Sixth Form students are on their final

countdown to taking their qualification examinations, which seem to start slightly

earlier each year. Likewise, our younger students are engaged in their own

assessments in order that they build a strong foundation in readiness for their

own ‘big moment’ when their turn comes around in the not too distant future!

We are pleased that EMC students are showing their “can-do attitude” and are

taking a real pride in their learning, attendance and behaviour. Indeed, we are

pleased to see that attendance rose sharply in January. More and more students

realise the need to attend College every single day, come what may, in order to

reach their potential and earn excellent grades and levels. Well done!

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The EMC Science Faculty is excited to announce that at the start of the new term there will be a Science Club that will run every Tuesday in F15 (Mr. O’Connell’s room). The club will give you the opportunity to take part in some amazing experiments and projects that are guaranteed to be exciting and interesting – our first projects will include making some totally gross gooey slime; creating secret messages; writing with fire; making a bottle rocket that, with a bit of luck, will soar over the EMC playing fields and designing a hot air balloon that may be able to carry a message far away. The club is limited to 20 members at any one time, so will operate on a strictly first come first served basis. So, if you would like to join up, ask your Science teacher for a letter and return it as soon as possible, then come 2017 let the experiments begin!

Let the experiments begin!

Learning Mentors to help with

your Maths Homework!

Students were stunned to find that they could use the Library after school to do their MyMaths homework and clear any backlog they have with the two Learning Mentors to help out if they got stuck! Six students in the first session appreciated the help offered from these two experts and also enjoyed the opportunity to change Mr. Bryce’s choice of music after every piece of homework was completed. A relaxed atmosphere helped, and we also discovered that some students struggled to do their homework at home due to a lack of computer facilities, so found the school laptops a great help. There is an open door policy in the Library every Thursday 3:10 to 4:10 so pop in and do homework before you get home and get distracted. Avoid unnecessary homework related detentions and nagging from your parents or carers!

For those parents who collect by car at the

end of the day, please do not use the

Disabled Parking Bays unless you are

entitled to do so. We have recently had a

couple of visitors to College who have

mobility issues and have been unable to

park in the designated spaces. Thank you.

Great News…

EMC Christmas Jumper Day and Cake

Sale raised £508.37 for Dementia

Leominster.

What’s happening in Music @ EMC?

Singing in Leominster On the weekend of 26th and 27th November, a number of students from EMC Choir took part in performances in Leominster. On Saturday 26th November, a small number of students from EMC Choir represented Earl Mortimer College in the Priory Carol Service. Attended by well over 600 people, it was a nerve-wracking performance for the small group of 16 students who did a tremendous job of performing ‘Carol of the Bells’. A big well done and thank you to Rhiannon Turton, Rebecca Hoskins, Meg Mitchel, Alice Pugh, Kira Griffiths, Caera Jones, Patricja Peryt, Rilie Spencer, Hannah Smith, Nikita Howells, Nikola Kusiak, Sophie Poyner, Jessica Davies, Lily Burke and Katie Mitchell for their wonderful performance. On Sunday 27th November, members of EMC Choir joined Mrs De-Sondberg in performing Christmas Pop Songs and Carols in Leominster Corn Square as part of ‘Winterfest’. Students took to the stage in the freezing cold at 2pm and gradually built up their confidence in front of a large crowd to perform very well indeed. Thank you to Danielle Carpenter, Angel Rowan, Nadia Grisoni, Skye McIlroy, Jennie Norman, Thea Oughton, Mary Hodges, Beth Austin, Courtney Pritchard, Alice Pugh, Chloe Turton, Candeese Taylor, Rafie Kutya, Bethany Rooke, Shannon Ballinger and Isabel Morgan for giving up their time on a cold weekend to perform. Well done! Finally, Chloe Higgs (Year 10) was asked to fill a 30 second performance set and she did a fantastic job doing so! Singing ‘Hold Back The River’, ‘Yours’, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’, ‘Mercy’, ‘Quickstand’ and ending with crowd pleaser, ‘Let It Go’, Chloe did a phenomenal job in entertaining the crowds. A number of members of the public were amazed at her incredible voice at such a young age. Well done Chloe. Mrs De-Sondberg would like to say a huge thank you to all members of choir who gave up their time on this cold a frosty weekend to take part in some brilliant performances. Well done to all!

Year

Group

Attendance

to end of

Sept Oct Nov Dec

Year 7 98.2% 97.1% 96.5% 96.0%

Year 8 96.1% 95.6% 95.1% 95.1%

Year 9 94.6% 93.4% 93.3% 92.2%

Year

10

95.6% 94.9% 94.3% 93.7%

Year

11

95.9% 94.7% 94.6% 93.6%

Total 96.2% 95.3% 94.9% 94.3%

College

target is

95%

EMC Students visit The Forbury

Residential Home

On Tuesday 13th December select members of

EMC choir joined forces with Year 11 Hospitality

and Catering to provide an afternoon of

entertainment and delicious food to elderly

residents at The Forbury Residential Home.

Members of choir sang a range of carols and

Christmas pop songs to entertain guests, which

then was followed by Year 11 students providing

cakes, sandwiches and canapes for them to

enjoy. A special mention to Sophie Griffiths

(Year11) as she demonstrated excellent serving

skills and a positive manner with all of the

residents. Well done to choir for performing a

range of songs and performing with confidence.

Thank you to all students who took part in the

event.

Inter-House Attendance League

Congratulations to Falcon House, Autumn

Term Champions in the EMC Inter-House

Attendance League! Here are the scores:

1st Place: Falcon

2nd Place: Osprey

3rd Place: Eagle

4th Place: Hawk

Did you know you could train to be a teacher at Earl Mortimer College? School Direct at Earl Mortimer College, Leominster

EMC is proud to be a partner within the Hereteach Alliance with a consistent record of successful high quality teacher training. Trainees will be supported by our college based Initial Teacher Training Manager, a college based subject mentor and by university based courses with our delivery and accreditation partner, The University of Worcester.

Places Our places are on the unsalaried fee-paying School Direct Training Programme.

Applications All applications must be made via UCAS. Our places/courses on UCAS may be listed under the name of “Hereteach Alliance”. You should however be able to name ‘Earl Mortimer College’ as you further proceed through UCAS. https://www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training Subject placements available for 2017 – 2018 English, Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Education, Modern Foreign Languages.

If you wish to train in a subject area that is not listed above please get in touch.

Bursaries Our places are unsalaried, but bursaries may be available from the Department for Education.

Accreditation and Central training Our delivery partner is the University of Worcester. You will spend some of your time studying at the university and you will follow a bespoke programme of professional studies in school.

Interviews, qualification checks, skills tests and confirmation of places Administration is managed by the University of Worcester. Interviews at the university will be followed by a morning in college which will include an observed lesson with a group of students and a formal interview.

Visits Please contact us at the college to arrange a visit via madams@emc.hereford.sch.uk

Partner Schools As part of the Hereteach Alliance http://hereteach.org.uk/school-direct/, we have partnership arrangements with several local schools. Main placements will be at Earl Mortimer College, Leominster, second placements will be personalised to meet identified training needs. General Information Get into teaching https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/

Notices & Information Events & Achievements Student & Subject Voice

Trial Examinations & Results Day

Trial examinations took place during

21st November – 2nd December in

all GCSE subjects. For the first time

students will receive their results as

part of our Mock GCSE Results day

on Thursday 5th January. The aim is

to raise the importance of trial

examinations and prepare our

students for the Summer event.

Each student will receive their

results sheet indicating exam results,

target grades and attendance record.

Monthly Quiz Standings

Every month year 11 participate in the monthly tutor time quiz. After the third quiz which was a logo edition, the close standings are:

1st RPJ/JAL 33pts

2nd DJC 33pts

3rd NSG 33pts

4th RDS 33pts

5th LEW/CBB 32pts

The next one will be a special bonus

points Christmas edition!

Remembrance Sunday

A big congratulations must go to our year 11 students who participated and supported the Leominster Town Remembrance Day Memorial ceremony on Sunday 13th November. Yr11 Parents Evening, 12th January

Advance Notice: The first year 11

Parental Consultation Evening of the

year has been organised for

Thursday 12thJanuary. There will be

an opportunity to discuss your first

academic report which will be issued

on the evening.

Students of the Month & Excellence

Award (November)

This has been awarded to Adam Smith for his outstanding contribution to the Poppy Appeal, Remembrance Sunday, Movember, Leominster Christmas lights Festival, and Prevent Bullying Now Campaign. Also receiving the award is Ben Jenkins for his involvement in fund raising events including the Poppy Appeal and Movember, this in addition to his participation in Remembrance Sunday. They will both receive a Certificate and £10 gift voucher, congratulations to both boys!

Half Termly Student Achievement

Award

This particular award recognises individual academic progress, behaviour or attendance. The successful winners are Jamie Southwood for his continued positive attitude and approach and Beth Jones for her impressive English and Maths trial exam results. They will each receive a Certificate and £10 gift voucher congratulations!

Strong Young Minds Mentors

A number of Year 11 students were involved in the Strong Young Minds Champion interviews with Patricia from CLD. They are now receiving professional mentor training. Good luck to Trish Charytoncowicz, Sky Biddle, Jess Chandler and Molly Wilson. Music Revision Sessions

Year 11 Unit 1 exam revision session will take place every Wednesday 3.15-4pm for all students re-sitting the Unit 1 Music Industry Exam in January. Compulsory session! Maths Revision Sessions

These sessions will take place after College every Wednesday 3.05 – 4.05pm. Great revision materials can also be fund on our College website which include links to GCSE revision pages and Corbett maths. Primary School Hockey Festival

The EMC hosted the primary schools Hockey Festival on 13th October. The following year 11 students

supported the event: Lewis Lavenia,

Sky Biddle and Trish Charytoncowicz.

Birmingham Skills Show

As part of the drop down day a number of yr11 students took the opportunity to attend the prestigious Skills Show on 18th November. The students were able to enquire and discuss with business sectors about possible career pathways.

Dates for the Planner Trial exams – 21st Nov – 2nd Dec, End of term 16th Dec, Start of term 4th January

Inspirational quote: “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”

Yearly Theme: DETERMINATION

Year 11 News

Student of the Month & Excellence

Award (November)

This has been awarded to Thomas Walton for volunteering his time at the Sixth Form Open Evening and supporting weekly PE lessons. Mollie Nozedar has also been awarded in recognition for her positive contribution to the Young Enterprise Group and also assisting at the Sixth Form Open Evening. Both will receive a Certificate, £10 gift voucher and name engraved on the trophy, well done!

Eaton Close Xmas Gifts

The Sixth Form students will be spreading some Christmas cheer to our local residents this year. They will be delivering Christmas gifts and cards to the residents at Eaton Close.

Sixth Form Open Evening

The College hosted its Sixth Form Open Evening on 17th November. A number of students and parents attended the event, allowing them to discuss with subject teachers and the sixth form management team their options for post 16. Thanks to Ben Thompson, Thomas Walton, Teirnee Marchant, Sophie Nutt, Terri Edwards, Stacey Horry, Lilli and Mollie Nozedar for their support on the night

Sixth Form Parents Evening

The first Autumn Parents Evening took place on Tuesday 8th November. It gave students and parents the opportunity to discuss their current progress and performance. Students also received their first report of the year.

Sixth Form Curriculum Offer

2016/17

The curriculum offer for next September has been agreed depending on student interest. The College will only be offering vocational subjects in BTEC Sport, Art & Design, Health & Social Care, Children’s Play, Learning & Development.

Young Enterprise, Xmas Fair

Our YE Company ‘wish upon a gift’ will be selling their products at the Hereford Xmas Fair on Saturday 10th Dec. Good luck to Teirnee Marchant, Sophie Nutt, Lilli Nozedar, Terri Edwards & Stacey Horry. Sixth Form Sports Leaders

All the year 12 BTEC Sport students have been volunteering their time in supporting Physical Education lessons and sporting extra curricular activities. Christmas Paintball Party

There will be an opportunity for

students to participate in the

Christmas paintball event in

December at Oakerwood Leisure.

Please see the Sixth Form

noticeboard in the common room

for further details.

UCAS Deadline reminder

The deadline for completed applications is the 15th December

Mentor meetings Nov – Dec

Sixth Form students will participate in their recorded mentor meetings with their respective tutor. The focus will be on the recent student data collection point implemented in October. Highlighting student performance, literacy, assessment, learning profile, organisation and homework.

GCSE/A level Presentation Evening

Wednesday 14th Dec

Current Year 12 students and last year’s sixth form leavers are invited to celebrate their academic success by attending the annual EMC Presentation Evening. Please return your invitations to Mr Maddock Literacy Quote of the month

Our value decides our character Our character decides our value

SIXTH FORM KEY DATES

9th Dec – Xmas coffee morning 12th Dec – Interim Report 14th December – GCSE/A Level Presentation Evening 15th December – UCAS application Deadline 16th December – End of Term 4th January – Start of Term

Sixth Form News

Miss Babington has recently had 8 inches of her haircut for the local charity Little Princess Trust. The charity specialises in making wigs for children who suffer from hair loss, a fantastic charity that was founded in Hereford.

Miss Babington was streamed live on Facebook while her hair was being cut on the 8th December 2016 where an incredible 1,800 people have watched the video. The hair was put into small ponytails, it was cut and plaited as preparation to be sent to the charity. Although it looks like a lot of hair, Miss Babington's contribution will have to be added to more hair to make a full wig for a child in need.

As well as donating her hair, Miss Babington managed to raise an incredible £270 pounds to be fully donated to the charity.

Miss Babington’s charity chop for children!

….is now live at EMC!

You will have seen that we are now using ParentMail for all

communications from College and for receiving online payments

including lunch card top-ups. Parents/carers should register their

accounts on ParentMail using the special link sent out by text or

email from the College. Many families are now making full use of

the Earl Mortimer College App to receive all messages/letters,

report absence, pay for trips, top-up lunch cards and to complete

forms - all from the convenience of their mobile devices. The App

is free to download from the App store.

Please email the College admin@emc.herefore.sch.uk if you have any

Year 10’s and their

‘Around the World

Challenge!’

Dear Parents/Carers

This year, 10CSS have decided to

raise money for the local

Macmillan Cancer Support

Group. To do this, we will be

completing the ‘Around the

World Challenge’, where you

run, cycle, row or walk 24,000

miles,(the equivalent to the

length of the equator), as well as

holding coffee mornings, cake

stalls and also selling Macmillan

badges and wrist bands at tutor

time. 100% of our funds will go

to Macmillan Support Group.

However, we can’t do it by

ourselves. We will need all the

help we can get, whether it be

through sponsorship for our

challenge or simply buying a

cake from our stall. All support

will be greatly appreciated.

10CSS

EMC Sports Specialism – Inside Sport

U12 & U14 Girls just miss out on Regional Futsal Finals!

After training almost every week since September. The U12 Girls Futsal team narrowly missed out on

representing both EMC and Herefordshire in the Regional Futsal Finals.

Thursday 19th January was the day the team had been training for. The County Futsal Finals, which were held

at Whitecross High School, Hereford. Just 3 schools stood between them and the Regional finals.

EMC played against Hereford Academy and St Marys High School, finishing both games 1-1. Lacey Jones

scoring the goals in both games. Finally, EMC played against hosts, Whitecross. EMC started on the back foot,

going 1-0 down very early on, but as the game went on, EMC got stronger and stronger. Talia Hill scored,

getting us back into the game. 1 minute left and it looked to be another draw, but unfortunately for us,

Whitecross grabbed a last minute winner, sending them through to the Regional Finals.

EMC U12 Futsal Team – Jaya Tiller, Katie Mitchell, Kira Griffiths, Bryony Jones, Paige Jordan, Lacey Jones, Lily

Burke, Talia Hill and Nikola Kusiak.

The U14 Girls Futsal Team played their tournament on Thursday 26th January and like the U12 Team, the girls

had trained weekly from the start of the term in September. The majority of the team are in fact U13

students playing a year up, so they really had a challenge. First match of the tournament saw EMC face

Hereford Academy, and thanks to a late goal from captain, Chloe Davies, EMC grabbed a 1-0 win. Next were

favourites, Whitecross. EMC fought well but couldn’t keep them out. Whitecross won 2-0. Finally EMC played

St Marys and lost 4-0.

EMC U14 Futsal Team – Leah Garrod, Jasmin Price, Ruby Barrington, Chloe Davies, Macy Chapman, Sophie

Price, Yazmin Kinsey and Shannon Betambeau.

EMC would like to congratulate the winners of both tournaments and we look forward to playing in next

year’s tournaments.

Well done girls!