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YEAR 6-7
Transition
Booklet 2020
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Welcome to CCCS Dear New Year 7s,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Coopers' Company and Coborn School. As Headteacher I am immensely proud of all the students and staff in the school, and I know that they are all proud to be members of the school as well. Our motto is 'Love as Brethren' and you will quickly find that this motto influences and guides all that we do. We are a strong, caring and friendly community and we are here to make sure that you enjoy every part of school life, and achieve the best you can in everything you do. There are many exciting opportunities for you to take advantage of in music, sport, academic and creative subjects, and I hope that you make the most of these. The more you put into school life, the more you will get out of it! September will come round more quickly than you can imagine and you will soon be wearing The Coopers' Company and Coborn badge with pride.
Ms Hay - Headteacher
Dear New Year 7s,
Making the transition to secondary school is an exciting but also daunting time for both young people and parents. As with any adventure, there will be many challenges but also many rewarding experiences and opportunities. This school has a huge amount to offer and the aim of this booklet is to help you to settle in quickly and reap the benefits of active participation in life at Coopers’ Coborn. I have tried to outline some of the key things you will need to know as you begin your time here and the key people who are here to support you. In Mr Marshall you have an absolutely fantastic head of year who is dedicated to looking after you and helping you to make the most of your time here. He is supported by a team of tutors who have been hand picked to work with year 7. Your tutor will be your first point of contact and the most important person in helping you to settle in. At the back of this booklet there are a number of summer homework tasks. These have been designed to feed into the first few lessons of those subjects and provide an introduction to what you will be studying. It is therefore important that you complete them to the best of your ability and bring them to your first lesson in that subject in September. You do not have to bring them on the very first day, as you will not have received your timetable until then. Please make sure you check in with the transition section of our website and the Coopers’ Coborn School Transition YouTube channel. You will find a range of resources an videos to help you to get to know the school. Stay safe over the summer and I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Mr Dudley-Hart—Assistant Headteacher for Key Stage 3
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GzPBCvMmIBcPFrGcZaXdA/featured
https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/new-year-7-september-2020/
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Mrs Clarke Mrs Makwana Miss Rondeau Miss Robinson
Miss Yasmin Mrs Rosher Mr Dennehy Mr McCready
YEAR 7 FORM TUTORS
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a warm welcome to the Coopers’ Company and Coborn School. I am very much looking forward to getting to know you all over the next year and helping you to make the transition from primary to secondary school – certainly a big step in the life of any student. Please take time to read this booklet and make use of the available transition materials and activities here and online. Have a good summer and see you again in September.
Mr Marshall—Head of Year 7
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The house system is a essential part of the school, and each house is based on
one of the founders of it. All students belong to a house and every student should
have their house badge sewn onto their blazer. Each year there is a house point
competition between the houses. House points are awarded for effort, helpfulness,
bravery, honesty and many other reasons. You can get house points in every
subject and for representing the school for sport or in other ways.
Throughout the year a number of house events are arranged and run by the house
captains, these are an opportunity for students in all year groups to showcase their
talents, raise money for charity and contribute to the school community. Any ideas
for house events are welcomed from students in any year group, so if you have any
ideas for events we could run, speak to your house captains.
FORM 7.1 & 7.2 FORM 7.3 & 7.4 FORM 7.5 & 7.6 FORM 7.7 & 7.8
The House System
Lucia James Harry Jones George Thomas Rosie Gospage
Jacob Smith Aleera Ewan Hannah Argent Max Camp
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Headteacher Ms Hay
Deputy Head Mr Bell
Assistant Head for KS3 Mr Dudley-Hart
Head of Year 7 Mr Marshall
Form Tutor
You
The pastoral team are here to look after you through your time at Coopers’ Coborn. Your first port of call with any problems, worries or concerns should be your form tutor, but there are a range of different people who you can turn to for support in your time here. Their roles are outlined on the next few pages.
Peer Mentors
Safeguarding Team
Mrs Kite Learning Mentor
The SEND Team
The Pastoral System
Miss Smith Mrs Carron Mrs Kite
Ms Hay Headteacher
Mr Bell
Deputy Head
Mr Dudley-Hart Assistant Headteacher
Mr Marshall
Head of Year 7
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Safeguarding Team You can speak to any adults in school about anything that is worrying you.
However, the safeguarding team have the special responsibility for keeping
you safe.
Out of school hours
emergency contact:
01708 433999
They all wear yellow lanyards. If you need help finding them, the school
office will help you
Mrs Carron –
Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Her office is HL7
In the Humanities block,
just off Coopers’ Court
If you need help finding them, the School Office will help you!
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Peer Mentors
HOW DO I CONTACT A PEER MENTOR?
MEET THE LEAD MENTORS
WHO ARE THE PEER MENTORS?
WHAT DO PEER MENTORS DO?
The jump from primary to secondary school can be daunting but we want to make that transition for all new Year 7s as easy as possible!
The Peer Mentor team is a dedicated group of sixth form students, set up to offer advice and guidance to all students whatever the situation: from friendship issues, academic struggles to low self-confidence. But most importantly, Peer Mentors are there for those who initially feel more comfortable talking to someone other than a teacher.
All Peer Mentors have had significant safeguarding training, enabling them to handle each situation as required having the student’s best interests at heart. The Peer Mentors are friendly, enthusiastic and always willing to offer up their time. Students who would like to speak to a Peer Mentor are able to choose the date and the duration of their chat together. Any information shared is kept confidential between the Peer Mentor and the student unless it is deemed necessary to notify a member of the safeguarding team at the school.
Elliot Archer
Year 13
Rosie Gospage
Year 13
Favour Rosanwo
Year 13
Olivia Rungay
Year 13
David Sangojinmi
Year 13
Lorinda Sokoli
Year 13
Students can ask their form tutor, head of year, or Miss Smith (in the English department) to be allocated a Peer Mentor or students can independently identify Peer Mentors as they wear a bright yellow lanyard! One Peer Mentor is assigned to every tutor group to conduct morning registration activities on a regular basis; this places emphasis on students’ wellbeing and encourages students to channel a positive mind-set. Located in the lower school block there is a vibrant display board where students can find extra information as well as the Peer Mentors ’ photos to make them easier to identify around the school.
All Peer Mentors are approachable and know that their role is to support other students around the school, so do ask them for support at any point if you need an extra pair of helping hands at any point during your time at CCCS!
We all wear yellow lanyards. We’re friendly and approachable! Come and speak to any of us at break or lunch if you have a problem or just want to chat! :)
Miss Smith Peer Mentor Coordinator
New Students to be appointed for September 2020
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The Three Pillars
These are the things which we believe set us apart from other schools and make The Coopers’ Company and Coborn school such a unique and special place. To get the full benefit of life at CCCS new students need to commit themselves to embracing each one of these completely.
At Coopers’ Coborn we take great pride in our high academic standards. Our students study a wide range of subjects and achieve fantastic results in them. We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum which develops the child into a rounded individual. We expect you to try your hardest in all your subjects and your teachers will go out of their way to help you achieve the very best you can. We believe firmly in a growth mindset, as when students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they put in extra time and effort, which leads to higher achievement.
However there is much more to life at Coopers’ than academic excellence. You are joining a large family held together by three important words...
WHAT DOES LOVE AS BRETHREN MEAN?
Love as Brethren means to treat everyone equally almost as if they were your brother or sister and to always help people when they are
in need. You treat people how you would like to be treated. For example, complimenting people, saying hi and smiling as you walk past. They could be having a bad day and just by those little things you could really make their day. By treating each other with respect so that they can spread that to other people.—Bronte Rodwell Year 8
WHAT ARE THE THREE PILLARS?
Love as Brethren is showing kindness and compassion towards all members of our school community, not just our friends.
James Downey—Year 8
Love as Brethren means being fair, respectful, charitable and loving. Showing love and kindness to one another is a key part of this school. Love as Brethren means no to discrimination of any sort e.g. beliefs, races, gender, background or little quirks about
someone. Destiny Akalonu Year 8 Ratcliffe #LasB!
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WHAT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE THERE?
https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/extra-curricular/
To get the most out of your time at Coopers’ Coborn we don’t want you to simply arrive at 8.35am every morning and leave at 3.25pm in the afternoon. The school has a fantastic range of well over a hundred extra curricular clubs and activities for students across the seven year groups. These run before school, at lunch and after school.
At the start of the year, Mr Duncan organises a freshers’ fair for year 7 students with stalls which you can visit to get a taste of what is on offer. The clubs list is updated every term and posted on our website. Please see the link below for the most up to date version.
In the past year Coopers’ students have competed at Harrow, Eton and even the World Schools Athletics Championships. They have performed at the Mansion House banquet, debated at Cambridge University and we have been voted number one state school in the country for sport. Why not check out the school Facebook page for some of the fantastic extracurricular achievements of our current students.
To me, ‘Love as Brethren’ means being part of the school community and doing what I can to make others feel part of the community. Coopers is a fantastic school with a great work ethic, great clubs and so many opportunities for music, sport and the arts so no matter what you are interested in, you will always find like minded people to feel part of a team with a community spirit. The way we treat each other encompasses ‘Love as Brethren’.
Stephen McLoughlin—School Captain 2019-20
'Love as Brethren' is a way of life! Being a former student of the school, I always try to live by this motto - it runs through everything I do. It means treat each other with respect and kindness, as you would any member of your family, and celebrate diversity. The school is a tight-knit community and the 'LasB' bond will connect you all in your journey here and beyond. Many of you will stay friends for years to come (some of my closest friends now were in my form at school - 7.3 / GUILD!) and the 'LasB' connection will certainly open doors in the future. I hope you enjoy your time at the school, it really is a wonderful place, and - most importantly - make the most of EVERY opportunity available. LOVE AS BRETHREN!
Mark Duncan—Assistant Headteacher and former student
New Captains to be appointed for September 2020
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Social media
posts
Recognition
walls
Golden Ticket
and fast pass
for canteen
Teacher
positive
phone call or
postcard
Spotlight in
Assembly
Weekly
house point
Leadership
Roles
Effort grade
certificates
Academic
colours
Letter from
the
headteacher
Presentation
Evenings
The House
Barrel
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School
+2
The Love as Brethren values are the standards to which
Coopers Coborn students aspire. Students who live up
to these values are awarded house points :
+1
+3
For one off demonstrations of Love
as Brethren values
For sustained commitment to the
Love as Brethren values
For truly exceptional achievements
or endeavours of #LasB
Coopers Coborn Students: Lead others Overcome barriers Volunteer Embrace challenges Achieve their potential through hard work Support charities and live Sustainably show Bravery Respect others participate in Extra-curricular activities work in Teams are Honest and Helpful are Resilient put in 100% Effort Nurture others
Here are some of the ways we celebrate the efforts
and achievements of our amazing students:
Love as Brethren values
Praise and Recognition
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Stage 2 Behaviour Incident—Whole School Detention • Teacher logs incident on Go4schools • Student placed into a 30 minute central whole school detention • Letter and text sent to parent/carer with date & time of detention • A teacher will have a restorative conversation with the student
Stage 1 Behaviour Incident—Warning & Reflection Time • Teacher will log the incident on Go4Schools • The teacher will have a restorative conversation with the student • Up to 15 mins ‘time out’ - Can be at break, lunch or after school
Stage 3 Behaviours Missing a whole school detention
Poor behaviour in whole school detention Other severe violation of rules
Stage 4 Behaviours One-off serious breach or persistent breaches of the
behaviour policy
Behaviour lists are not exhaustive and may be updated throughout the school year. Go4schools points are subject to change. Please see the student intranet
for latest version.
Stage 1 Behaviours • Uniform issue
• Poor quality homework
• Lateness
• Lack of equipment
• Inappropriate language • Disruptive behaviour
• Chewing gum / litter
Further
Action
-5, -10 -20
SLT -3
If four Stage 1 incidents are logged for a student in the space of a week they will automatically be placed into whole school detention for 30 minutes after school.
Stage 2 Behaviours • Major/persistent disruption in or out of lesson • Defiance/disrespect to any member of staff • No homework • Poor effort/incomplete class work • Failed to attend warning/reflection time/intervention • Lack of PE/food and nutrition equipment • Mobile phone on school site • 4 x stage 1 incidents logged in a week
-2
Every Monday—Thursday from 3.30—4pm in 6th Form Learning
Zone. Letter sent home
Warning & Reflection
Time -1
15 minutes ‘time out’ at break, lunch
or after school. Reflection & restora-
tive conversation
Whole School
Detention
Every Friday from 3.30—4.30pm
Run by SLT members & letter sent home
Sanctions at discretion of Headteacher but could include: weekend detention, fixed term
exclusion, governor meeting and permanent exclusion
Stages increase if behaviour worsens or if it persists.
HOD and HOY will provide further support strategies in addition to above sanctions (e.g. monitoring card)
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School
Sanctions Flow Chart
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24 Laptop
Computers
32 desk
work spaces
A quiet space for students to undertake
serious study without being disturbed in our
newly refurbished library.
Structured study time for students struggling
with homework and organisation.
Develop as an independent learner
Every lunch
time in the
library
Relax &
read a
book
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Mrs Anastasi Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Cannons Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Carnochan Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Lay Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Thomas Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Vaquero Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Wiley Learning Support Assistant
Mrs White Learning Support Assistant
Special Educational Needs Department
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
Mrs Carron Assistant Headteacher
SEN Coordinator
Welcome to the SEN Department at Coopers’ Coborn. We have a dedicated team to help support students who have additional learning needs. The SEN Department is based in
HL2 in the Humanities block. We run a daily homework club for students who have additional needs. It provides these students with a calm environment to get extra help
and support from the learning support assistants. The department also runs emotional literacy support and
spelling sessions on a weekly basis. The SENCO works closely with a range of agencies to ensure student with
additional needs are supported with appropriate strategies in lessons. The team are dedicated to ensure all students
have equal access to the curriculum and a positive learning experience.
Mrs Bradley Assistant SENCO
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Meet our
Subject
departments
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Through differentiated tasks, all learners will produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. At KS3 learners are introduced a broad range of disciplines, both 2D and 3D. The fundamental skills of drawing are taught, as this form the basis of all projects. An understanding of the visual elements are embedded. Projects are linked to artists and art movements to give a contextual underpinning. From Year 7 pupils have the opportunity to work with acrylic paints, clay, printing inks, collage materials, Photoshop and other media.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Art
Feedback is given constantly throughout lessons, and learners receive assessment sheets at the the end of each project so they know where they are on the mastery curriculum. Recall tests are also set to embed knowledge throughout subjects. Homework is set throughout KS3 and is often be based around gathering artist research and resources to prepare them for classwork activities. Practical tasks are also set. It is useful if learners have basic resources available at home such as a pencils, pens, rubber, sharpener and a beginners set of acrylic paints.
We offer extracurricular activities every day in art! Our doors are always open for anyone to come and be creative, and specific clubs are run by 6th formers and our amazing technician!
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Observation Drawing and Clay Monsters
Painting and Colour Theory Michael Craig Martin Painted Response
All members of the art department are very easy to track down! Come to the art department and we can help with any questions learners may have. We can also be contacted directly via email or through Google Classroom, where lots of our resources are saved.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mr Claude Art Teacher
Mr Kilburn Art Teacher
Ms English Art Technician
Mr Withyman Head of Art
Head of Department: Mr Withyman Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT In computing pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves with the digital tools now readily available.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Computing
Assessments vary depending on the module being studied and include; online tests, creating a product, practical programming and paper exams. Homework is occasionally set in order to help students prepare for a class activity or revising for an assessment.
Programming club is run every Tuesday and Thursday Lunchtime in MB2. Our students are also made aware of various national competitions related to the subject.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Emails and Networks
Binary
Programming in Python
DVD Covers
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets continued
Programming in Scratch
Lesson content, homework and various other resources will be available on Google Classroom. Each individual class will have a room students can access to download files or find out about lessons they have missed. You should then speak to your class teacher if you have any further questions about classwork or homework.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mrs Foreman Computing Teacher
Mrs Roberts Computing Teacher
Mr Sheehan Head of Computing
Head of Department: Mr Sheehan Email address: [email protected]
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MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Design & Technology is rated as one of the most fun subjects studied by our students and includes a mix of both written and practical work. It involves using your creativity and imagination, to design and make a range of different products. Products which solve real and relevant problems within a variety of situations, considering the needs, wants and values of yourself and others. You will draw upon your knowledge from other subjects such as; maths, computing, science, geography and art etc. whilst also learning how to take risks in making useful and innovative products. You will look at the work of past and present designers and products to understand how they have had an impact on our daily lives and the world around us. The practical skills you develop will help you throughout life making you independent and giving you the ability to overcome problems as they arise.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Design and Technology
You will be assessed at various stages throughout each project, which will cover; classwork, homework and practical work. These will be tasks which you do together in lessons as well as those explained to you as homework tasks. At the end of each project your final practical work will also be assessed before you take it home.
Some homework tasks are completed each week within the project booklets, whilst others will involve you revising topics which you will have covered in the lesson.
D&T club runs after school, once a fortnight, in the D&T block.
If you need help then you should politely contact your D&T teacher either by email or in person. The D&T staff
prefer to see you in person so that we can talk through the problem or query, explaining it clearly to you. They can
also double-check that you fully understand and that the problem has been resolved.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Miss Brennan Head of Design and Technology
Mr Teece Design and Technology Teacher
Mr Stacey Design and Technology Technician
Head of Department: Miss Brennan Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Our mission in drama is to expose students to all aspects of the world of theatre, including performing and design. We explore style and genre whilst developing students’ understanding and application of technical skill from Year 7 through to Year 13. Drama develops transferable skills such as communication, confidence and teamwork which are central to everyday life.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Drama
Students will be assessed on 4 areas of theatre: rehearsal, performing, evaluating and design. Homework tasks are a combination of learning lines for a performance assessment or sourcing/making a key prop or costume for their assessment. For the Greek theatre topic students will make their own mask to wear in their performance assessment. Homework will always be set on Google Classroom where students can access resources to help them continue their learning at home.
We currently have a lunchtime drama club for all key stage 3 students which is run by our drama captains and mentors. This is where students can explore drama through games, activities and small scale performances. Year 7 are also encouraged to participate in the whole school production which happens once a year, alternating each year from musical to play. There is also a dance club for key stage 3 students that takes place in a drama studio every Friday lunchtime. This is run by older students who teach them dance routines ranging in styles from contemporary to musical theatre.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Greek theatre
Basic drama techniques
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
Rehearsal techniques
Analysing live theatre
Creation of children’s theatre
Support and extra guidance can be found either in the Drama studios at lunchtime where students are able to come and do extra rehearsals in preparation for their assessments, plus resources and support are available on Google Classroom.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Head of Department: Mr Crouch Email address: [email protected]
Mr Jones Teacher of Drama
Miss Smith Teacher of English and Drama
Mrs White Teacher of Music
Mr Crouch Head of Drama
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT English students engage with people and the world around them. Students need to have an enquiring mind and be curious about how writers work and the effect their writing has on others. They must be willing to make connections across texts, within texts and with the world around them; ultimately exploring their own interpretation of a text and the effect it has on them. In turn, they will develop their ability to coherently explain how writers work, whilst using a range of evidence to explore language, form and structure. They will also enjoy creating texts which show them as writers in action.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
English
Students will be assessed through a range of essay-based questions exploring how writers create texts and how characters are portrayed. Assessments will test a range of different skills, both analytical and applied, and students will use a range of rhetorical devices in their own writing. English teachers will set homework when required by the scheme of work, with homework preparing students for the assessment task.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Myths and Fairytales Short Stories (Roald Dahl, Edgar
Allen Poe, etc.)
Speech Writing Poetry
Shakespeare and The Tempest
You class teacher should be your first port of call with any questions about classwork or homework. The school library is extensive and well stocked with books appropriate for Year 7 readers. When investigating specific texts, websites like BBC Bitesize are a great resource to supplement or reinforce classroom teaching.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mrs Handley Mrs Hobart Mrs Robinson Miss Parker Miss Smith Miss Wood Mrs Wright
Head of Department: Mr O’Brien Second in Department: Mr Ryan
Email [email protected] Email: [email protected]
All students should carry a reading book with them as part of their school equipment.
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Learning how to cook is a crucial life skill, as is knowing which foods to eat to stay healthy. We hope to inspire a lifelong interest in food and healthy eating, and to equip you with the skills you need to feed yourself and others throughout your life. You will learn a wide range of practical skills and develop your confidence to cook independently. You will also take part in practical investigations to explore scientifically what is happening during food preparation and cooking. You will spend half of the year in Food with the rest of the year spent in Design and Technology - the classes rotate in February.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Food and Nutrition
You will need to be organised as you will bring ingredients in from home for practical lessons. But please don’t worry, you will be given a recipe booklet and a list of practical dates at the start of the rotation. Other written homework will be set alongside this. You will be assessed by a written theory test and also by practical assessments, to reflect the skills you will develop throughout year 7. There is an end of rotation assessment where you will plan, prepare and cook two dishes of your own choice for a given context. This will be assessed by written pieces and by a practical assessment.
Food Club runs once a week, where you will have the opportunity to cook a variety of sweet and savoury dishes independently. We run activities during Healthy Eating Week each year, where you have the opportunity to win the chance for your healthy menu idea to be cooked and sold in the canteen.
Term 2 (half a term) Term 1
Plan, prepare and cook two items suitable to be sold in the school canteen, which contain starchy carbohydrates and follow the advice of the Eatwell Guide.
Health and Safety Nutrition; healthy eating and government advice and the role of fruits & veg in the diet Food Provenance; seasonality of fruit and vegetables and food miles Food Preparation Skills - You will learn to cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes using the following skills: Knife skills, safe use of the hob, grill and oven, bread making, reduction sauce, rubbing in, creaming method, all in one method and melting method.
You will have a Google Classroom for Food and Nutrition, this is where resources such as the recipe booklet, practical dates, upcoming assessments and competitions will be posted. Our door is always open, so please come up to the food rooms to ask questions or email your class teacher directly.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mrs Ruth Head of Food and Nutrition
Mrs Warren D&T and Food & Nutrition Teacher
Mrs Double Food and Nutrition Technician
Head of Department: Mrs Ruth Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Learning a language is like crossing an ocean. You have to be brave enough to venture into uncharted territory, but, if you do, exotic experiences await you! France is one of the biggest countries in Europe, famous for its food, art and lifestyle – and you WILL travel to France because it is our closest neighbour on the continent. French is also a main language in 29 countries around the world, from Canada to Cameroon. In French you will learn to understand written and spoken French, how to pronounce French words, how to spell them and how to make your own sentences. You will learn more about types of words, especially verbs, parts of the sentence and this in turn will help you to have a better understanding of your own language. We will teach you with the aid of your own textbook, online resources, engaging activities in lessons, games and competitions. You will also find out about life in France and other French-speaking countries, French traditions and French food. How many French foods do you already know?
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
French
Homework is very often revising vocabulary for a little test or using a website that accompanies our course. We check that you are learning through regular little tests and a few bigger assessments when we measure your progress in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
In Year 8 linguists will visit the country of their first language.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Introducing yourself Personal information
Family School subjects
School Home and animals
Food
My area Clothes Weather Holidays
Your French teacher will show you how to look up words, use your textbook for reference and what you can find on the internet. If you can’t wait, have a look at these websites: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/
https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/learn-french
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mrs Gritti Pearse French Teacher
Mr Reid French Teacher
Mrs Coen French and Spanish Teacher
Miss Robinson French Teacher
Head of Department: Mr Sack Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT As Barack Obama said ‘the study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.’ As geographers at Coopers’ we look critically at the Earth, which both natural processes and humans have helped shaped. We identify the interrelationships between both human and physical processes and the causes, consequences and responses to these. Year 7 geographers will establish the foundations of geography investigating the characteristics that make up their favourite places, before learning about diverse and contrasting continents such as Antarctica and Africa. We also learn about places far closer to home, learning about geomorphic processes and human activities that shape our fluvial landscapes. All of these topics will develop students’ ability to interpret a range of graphs, charts and maps as well as developing their geographical vocabulary, which will help them speak and write like geographers.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
Geography
Students will be assessed with a broad range of tasks. This may include creating a poster, for example to present their plans justifying how Antarctica should be developed sustainably in the future. In addition to creative tasks, students will have essay style questions and knowledge tests throughout the year. These assessments test students on a range of different skills essential for creating well-rounded geographers both inside and outside the classroom. Homework is a mixture of research for future learning, consolidation tasks, creative tasks and revision for assessments. Geography teachers will set homework when relevant to the topic and to help consolidate and extend learning that has taken place in the classroom.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
My Favourite Place – investigating human and physical characteristics of places and how they change over time. Antarctica –investigating the extreme environment of Antarctica and the challenges facing Antarctica both globally and locally.
Africa – investigating the human and physical geography of Africa, and challenging our misconceptions of Africa and countries within this large continent.
Rivers – introduction to geomorphic processes, landforms and human activities in fluvial environments. Geographical skills – Introduction to fieldwork techniques, to apply understanding from prior learning in year 7.
Year 7 geographers are invited to our drop in session, which are at lunchtimes each week. They can use this to finish homework, check misunderstanding with one of our geography teachers or extend and develop their own geographical knowledge further. A range of resources are available on Google Classroom to support students learning. BBC Bitesize and OS Map Zone are great websites as a starting point to check geographical understanding. Your class teacher should be your first step if you have any questions about class work or homework. To extend your understanding the BBC produce lots of fantastic geographical documentaries which are worth a watch. The ‘Earth from Space’ series encapsulates what geography is all about.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Miss Wood Head of Geography
Mr Abadin Head of Geography
Miss Rondeau Humanities Teacher
Mrs Carron Geography Teacher
Miss Gibson Geography Teacher
Mrs Waldock Geography Teacher
Head of Department: Miss Wood Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Historians are like detectives. They attempt to construct a picture of the past using the evidence our ancestors left behind. The historian, like a detective must interrogate and weigh up the evidence to reach conclusions and make judgements about the past. In year 7 students will study the Medieval and Early Modern periods, learning about invasions, kings and queens, the lives of ordinary people, crime and punishment, murder, disease and revolts. In learning about the topics below, students will develop their ability to explain cause and consequence, analyse and evaluate different historical interpretations and make inferences from primary evidence.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
History
Students will be assessed on a range of essay based questions and factual recall tests throughout the year. Assessments will test students on a range of different skills. Homework will be a mixture of learning for factual tests, revision for assessments and written work. History teachers will set homework when required by the scheme of work.
Year 7 history students are invited to take part in a castle building competition and are required to complete a local history project in the spring term. A prize for the best local history project is awarded at the schools annual prizegiving.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Introduction to History The Battle of Hastings—1066
The Norman Conquest
Medieval Monarchs and Medieval Life Henry II and Thomas Becket
King John Crime, Punishment and Medicine Black Death and Peasants Revolt
Henry VIII The English Reformation Edward VI and Mary I
A range of resources are available on Google Classrooms and Google Drive to help students. You class teacher should be your first port of call with any questions about classwork or homework. The school library has an extensive and well stocked history section with books appropriate for year 7 readers.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Head of Department: Mr Barrington Email address: [email protected]
Mr Barrington
Head of History
Miss Edmeades
History Teacher
Mr McCready
History Teacher
Miss Rondeau Humanities Teacher
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Germany is the economically leading country in Europe. Learning a language is like looking at stained glass windows in a church – when you look from the outside they might not appear to be much, but once you get inside you have a completely different perspective which allows you to see colours and details you could never have guessed from the outside. In German you will discover how closely related German and English are, you will learn to understand written and spoken German, how to pronounce German and how to make your own sentences. You will learn more about types of words, especially verbs, parts of the sentence and this in turn will help you to have a better understanding of your own language. We will teach you with the aid of your own textbook, online resources, engaging activities in lessons, games and competitions. You will also find out about life in Germany, German festivals like Christmas markets and German food.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
German
Homework is very often revising vocabulary for a little test or using a website that accompanies our course. We check that you are learning through regular little tests and a few bigger assessments when we measure your progress in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
In Year 8 linguists will visit the country of their first language.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Pronouncing German Introducing yourself
Numbers, family, animals
Spare time activities School subjects
Holidays
Regular verbs in the present tense Irregular verbs in the present tense Modal verbs Future tense
Your French teacher will show you how to look up words, use your textbook for reference and what you can find on the internet. If you can’t wait, have a look at these websites:
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/
https://www.thegermanproject.com/german-lessons/introduction
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Head of Department: Mr Sack Email address: [email protected]
Mr Sack Director of Languages
Mrs Jones German Teacher
Miss Prior German Teacher
Miss Robinson German Teacher
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Year 7 begins with a review and consolidation of key skills that should have been learned at primary school. In years 7 and 8, there is an emphasis on learning the skills needed for GCSE. Maths is important because it supports and complements other subjects. It's a practical subject that you will need in your everyday life, as well as being required by a wide range of universities and employers.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Maths
Students will complete a 1 hour baseline assessment sometime in the first two weeks of the school year. They will then have an assessment at the end of each half-term. Students should expect to complete homework in their workbooks and online.
The school participates in the UK Maths Challenge each year.
The department subscribes to, and will provide students with login details for:
• Times Tables Rockstars
• Hegarty Maths
• Mymaths
• Mathswatch All students will need a copy of the CGP revision. This will be included in the resource pack offered on parent pay in September. Students should seek help from their teacher at lunchtime if needed.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mr Dennehy 2nd in Maths
Mrs Anastasi
Mr Bonnett Mrs Clarke Miss Griffiths
Mr Milton Mrs Patron-Becken
Mr Sears Mrs Vickers
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Number and arithmetic Fractions, percentages, metric measures, perimeter and area, solving
equations
Constructions, angles, algebraic simplification and substitution, ratio,
statistics and Pythagoras
Head of Department: Mrs Dove Second in Department: Mr Dennehy
Email address: [email protected] Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Music is a part of everyday life! On the radio, in films, as advert jingles, streaming through Spotify and Youtube, as part of computer games. As part of the next generation of music-makers, you are going to be leading the way in creating the music of the future! In order to look forward, we need to learn from musicians from the past and present. So, during your time at Coopers’ you will learn about different composers (like Robert Johnson, John Williams, Anoushka Shankar, Gustav Holst, Lin Manuel Miranda) and about a whole range of styles (like the Blues, orchestral music, film music and pop music) and do lots of performing, composing and listening. You will find out how composers write their music and use notation to compose your own music! As a year group, you also perform
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We work on three projects a year in music and each has two assessments. These are a combination of two of performing, composing or listening. You will learn key words so that your vocabulary builds up, enabling you to be real experts in music. Homework includes learning these key words and one key project in each year group.
We are a very busy department with clubs taking place most lunchtimes and also after school. For year 7 students, we currently run Junior Choir, Junior Jazz Band, Palmer Orchestra and Theory Club. However, if you already play an instrument and have reached Grade 4 or even higher, you will be invited to join Gibson Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band or Big Band! All of our groups perform in the concerts twice a year and some whole school events too! We are very lucky to have our own Music Festival during the spring term where musicians take it in turn to perform to one another and an adjudicator, celebrating different types of instruments. Those chosen from each group of instruments are then invited to compete for the title of Junior Young Musician of the Year!
We run a music residential in September for musicians from years 7 to 9 to a place called Lodge Hill. We go away for three days and make lots of music and friends, whilst also being fed amazing food! This always gets booked up quickly, so even if you don’t come this year, you could still come in year 8 or year 9!
We are always around to help, but there will be resources added to Google Classroom during the year and we also have Music Captains and older students who can help you too!
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Instruments of the Orchestra Musical Elements
Music Theory & Ternary Form Keyboard Skills
Recycled Rhythms
Lots of singing!
Mrs Alford i/c KS3 Music
Mrs White Teacher of Music
Mrs McArdle Science Technician and
Music Administrator
Miss Williams Head of Music
Music Head of Department: Miss Williams Email address: [email protected]
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MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
Physical Education
Sport is at the heart of life at Coopers’ Coborn. The school’s motto of Love as Brethren is never more prevalent than when worn on the sports kit of our sports teams where lifelong friendships are forged. All students will take part in 2 hours of high quality Physical Education lessons per week. Here they will undertake a range of activities providing opportunities to become physically confident to support their health and fitness whilst building character based on values of fairness and respect. Year 7’s will take part in the following activities in lesson times:
In addition to PE lessons there will be extra-curricular clubs available in each of these sports plus many more. There are SEVENTY morning, lunchtime and after school sports clubs a week at CCCS!!! Students represent the school at local, regional, national and international fixtures after school and at weekends. Many students join the school having not tried many of these sports but soon grasp the key concepts to become accomplished performers...the key is to get involved!! Year 7 Sports Captains organise their house teams for the interhouse competitions of hockey, netball, cross country, rugby, rounders, cricket, badminton, tennis and athletics throughout the year.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics Hockey
Badminton Netball
Basketball Rounders
Cricket Rugby
Cross Country Swimming
Fitness Tennis
Gymnastics
Mrs Davies Head of PE
Mr Duncan Mr Ellis Mr Hoult Mrs Marshall Mr Marshall Mrs Reed Mrs Wilkes
All department members are available in the PE office throughout the week.
Head of Department: Mrs Davies Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Religious education involves the exploration of the influence of religions and beliefs on individuals, culture, behaviour and national life. Students study a set of ideas and practices which have shaped and continue to shape our world. In year 7, students begin by studying the books of Genesis and Exodus in Old Testament. Students explore key stories such as creation, Cain and Abel and the life of Moses and how these stories are interpreted. In their study of Judaism, students study the history of the Jewish people, their relationship with God and their holy books. The summer term sees year 7 students study Hinduism, a polytheistic religion which demonstrates the diversity of religious belief. In learning about these topics, students will develop their ability to explain key ideas and concepts found in religious texts. In addition, they will develop their understanding of how to interpret religious texts and how this impacts the lives of followers today. In addition to religious education, year 7 students will have a lesson of Philosophy For Children (P4C) once a fortnight. In our P4C sessions, students have the opportunity to explore key philosophical questions and create their own questions. The students are encouraged to debate, justify and argue effectively about philosophical concepts.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
Religious Education
Assessments in incorporate multiple choice questions, key word definitions and a long essay based question on a topic within the unit of work. Homework is a mixture of learning for key word tests based on topic knowledge organisers, revision for assessments and written work.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Old Testament: Genesis and Exodus Judaism Hinduism
Please consult your class teacher whenever you have any questions about classwork or homework. Your Google Classroom page will contain the knowledge organiser for your current topic of study. The school library has an excellent range of books which covers the religions we study in their religious education lessons and the philosophical themes they will explore in their P4C lesson.
To support their study and learning of key terminology, students are encouraged to use the Leitner system. Here is YouTube video which outlines the process of how key terminology can be learnt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C20EvKtdJwQ Video title—How to study flashcards using the Leitner system
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Mrs Evans Head of RE
Mr Kinnaird Head of KS3 RE
Mr Hugill RE Teacher
Mrs Read RE Teacher
Mrs White Music and RE Teacher
Head of Department: Miss Evans Head of Key Stage 3 RE: Mr Kinnaird
Email address: [email protected] Email address: [email protected]
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TOPICS OF STUDY
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. Spanish culture is exciting and vibrant and the people are famous for being welcoming and warm. As a Spanish student you will learn listening, speaking, writing, translation and reading skills. In addition to this, learners will learn about Spanish and Hispanic culture. In Spanish you will also learn to understand written and spoken Spanish, how to pronounce Spanish words, how to spell them and how to make your own sentences. You will learn more about types of words, especially verbs, parts of the sentence and this in turn will help you to have a better understanding of your own language. We will teach you with the aid of your own textbook, online resources, engaging activities in lessons, games and competitions. You will also find out about life in Spain and visit Spain in year 8. You will learn about Spanish foods and have the opportunity to try them on the year 8 and 9 restaurant trips. How many Spanish tapas have you tried?
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Spanish
Homework is very often revising vocabulary for a test or exercises to consolidate your learning. Homework includes a variety of activities to reinforce the topics covered in lessons. It can be related to any skill and it is varied and purposeful. We check that you are learning through regular little tests and a few bigger assessments when we measure your progress in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
In Year 8 linguists will visit the country of their first language. Year 10 Spanish students travel to Spain on an exchange trip. There are visits to a Spanish restaurant in year 8 and year 9 where you can practise your Spanish and sample authentic Spanish food. Year 12/13 students have the opportunity to teach Spanish at a Primary School, mentor Spanish students in KS3 and also have a trip to Spain.
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Greetings
School
Family
House and Home
Free Time
My City
Students have access to revision and support materials on Google Classroom, as a starter why not take a look at these? Learn the Spanish alphabet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN0o5ZF64hg Practise Spanish Vocabulary https://quizlet.com/ClarksonCarrera/folders/year-7/sets
WHERE TO FIND HELP
Head of Department: Mr Clarkson Email address: [email protected]
Mr Clarkson Head of Spanish
Mrs Carrera Spanish Teacher
Mrs Coen Spanish Teacher
Mrs Mills Spanish Teacher
Mrs Cantwell Spanish Assistant
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TOPICS OF STUDY
ABOUT THE SUBJECT Scientists seek to understand the world around us. Our department has created a broad and modern curriculum to help students understand what happens within their own bodies, how we interact with the world around us, and about our place in the universe. In the current political and social climate it is essential that we teach our students to properly weigh up evidence to make their own decisions and understand why others may have a different opinion.
ASSESSMENT AND HOMEWORK
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Science
Every unit contains a formative mid-unit assessment. These are being developed for this year based on the most up to date educational research, using tried and tested methods of quick “low stakes” assessment to show students what areas they need to work on further. At the end of each unit students have a test of approximately 40 marks. Homework is set to enhance student’s learning, so it will be set only when relevant and suitable. Students are recommended to do regular consolidation and revision at home.
Extracurricular events take place weekly with a range of science activities, from demonstrations using liquid nitrogen to building robots. There are competitions such as the Shell Bright Ideas challenge which students can take part in.
KS3 Science Coordinator: Mrs Rosher Email address: [email protected]
Biology Chemistry Physics
Unit 1: Cells
Including lessons on:
Microscopes, animal and plant cells,
specialised cells, unicellular
organisms and diffusion within the
body.
Unit 2: Reproduction
Including lessons on:
Puberty, the reproductive systems,
the menstrual cycle, fertilisation
and conception, IVF and fertility,
flowers, pollination and fertilisation
in plants, CCD and bee loss and seed
dispersal.
Unit 1: Chemical reactions
Including lessons on:
Physical and chemical changes, word
equations, thermal decomposition,
conservation of mass, exothermic
and endothermic reactions.
Unit 2: Particles, atoms, elements
and compounds
Including lessons on:
The particle model, changes of state,
heating and cooling curves, gas
pressure, elements, discovery of the
atom and compounds.
Unit 1: Forces
Including lessons on:
Forces, measuring forces, balanced
forces, Hooke’s law and pressure.
Unit 2: Simple circuits
Including lessons on:
Circuit symbols and diagrams, series
circuits, parallel circuits and building
circuits.
Unit 3: Space
Including lessons on:
Our solar system, deep space,
satellites, terraforming, stars, phases
of the moon and seasons.
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MEET THE DEPARTMENT
BBC bitesize has an excellent KS3 science selection, with tests and activities students can try. The university of Colorado has a website (PhET) with many simulations which are used during lessons, and students may find it helpful to go and look and play with the simulations themselves. CGP also have a good KS3 workbook with assessment questions and a mark scheme which would help students consolidate the learning they are doing in the classroom.
WHERE TO FIND HELP
TOPICS OF STUDY (CONTINUED) All year 7 students will begin by studying an “Initial unit” where we teach them the important investigative skills which will be
woven in to every further science unit over the next 5 years. From there they will study science units on a rotational basis, to
ensure that there is enough apparatus for every child to take part in practical activities safely. These units have been carefully
written to develop a strong foundation of core concepts across the three sciences.
Miss Foster Head of Biology
Miss Wilson Head of Chemistry
Mr Dimond Head of Physics
Mrs Rosher KS3 Science Coordinator
Mr Ciobanu Teacher of Biology
Mr Blah Teacher of Chemistry
Mr Bain Head of Physics
Mrs Makwana Teacher of Biology
Mr Meads Teacher of Biology
Ms George Teacher of Chemistry
Mrs Sossou Teacher of Physics
Mr Galvin Senior Science Technician
Mrs Matthew Science Technician
Miss Yasmin Teacher of Chemistry
Mrs Marlowe Science Technician
Mrs Turner Science Technician
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Summer Transition Tasks
On the following pages are a set of transition tasks which have been set by some of our departments. Most of them will feed directly into what you are studying at the start of year 7 so it is important that you complete them by the time school starts in September. Completion of the tasks is compulsory apart from any bits which are specified as optional. You do not need to bring the tasks in on your very first day of school but should wait until you receive your timetable and bring them in to your first lesson in each subject. You will be awarded a house point for each task you complete and students who complete all tasks to a high standard will receive a certificate and a special Coopers’ Coborn prize.
The tasks have been designed as an introduction to some key subjects at secondary school and to help your teacher get to know you and your classmates and what you are capable of.
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Summer Transition Activity
Welcome to the Coopers’ Music Department. We want to know all about you and your musical tastes! For this task you will need headphones or speakers for one of the questions! All students should complete this task even if you have never studied music before.
Task 1: Type this link into Google: https://forms.gle/bKqVZvQHS1WH8uHr5
This page should appear.
Enter your name and choose your new form from the list.
Answer the questions
then click on SUBMIT.
We will go through the
answers the first
lesson in September!
Music
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Summer Transition Activity
Task One, Drawing Activity.
Breakfast Table. Draw a typical breakfast scene in your house, from direct observation. This means drawing from life, not from a photograph. Include the following items in your drawing; a bowl with a spoon, a cup, and a cereal box. This is the minimum, feel free to include as many other objects and items in your drawing. Extension: Colour your drawing with a medium of your choice. This could be colouring pencils, paints, pastels or Photoshop
Examples of different breakfast scenes. How will you do yours?
Remember to write your name on all your work.
Art Department
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Only if safe to do so in line with social distancing rules from the
Government
Task Two, Written Activity.
Art at Primary School. Write about what art projects you have done at school, and what year you
did them. Pick out your favourite one and describe what you did. Did you look at any particular artists or movements? What medium did you use; paints, clay, pastels? More importantly, did you enjoy it! What were the best and worst bits about the work you did and why? (Write no more than an A4 page for this.)
Task Three (Optional).
Go to an Art gallery. This can be one in London or elsewhere. It could be a big or small gallery, as
long as you are seeing some artwork. Perhaps if you are going away over the summer there might be an opportunity to visit a gallery.
Pick out your favourite artwork and copy it. It could be a painting or a scultpure. Explain why you chose that particular artwork, and what you like about it. Note down the name of the gallery. If you can get a postcard of the artwork from the gallery to present with your drawing that would be great. It may be you can find and print the image from the internet. Below are some examples of places you could visit over the summer.
Have a fantastic summer holiday, and the Art department looks forward to seeing you in September!
Mr Withyman, Mr Claude and Mr Kilburn
Tate Modern, London Tate Britain, London National Gallery, London
National Portrait Gallery, London
Saatchi Gallery, London Turner Contemporary, Kent
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Summer Transition Activity
Prepare a poster explaining what your favourite book says about you.
On your poster, you should tell us the title of the book, the author and the genre.
Give a brief summary of the plot and who the major characters are.
Is it part of a series, or a one off?
Explain why this is your favourite book and what this book says about you as a person. For example, if the genre of your book was a mystery, then you might explain that you spend a lot of time researching areas of interest for you or that you ask a lot of questions.
Do you identify with one of the main characters? If so, why.
Include a relevant image for your poster that captures the essence of your book.
Please bring your finished piece of work to your first English lesson as you will use it to briefly introduce yourself to your teacher and the rest of your class.
On the next page you will find some ideas of books which would make good summer reading for students should they wish to do some. Please note this is not compulsory as students are expected to hand in the summer task only. Students should have a reading book with them at all times as part of their normal school equipment.
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Watership Down by Richard Adams, Penguin Young rabbit Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the warren where he lives - but no one will listen to him. Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman, Doubleday Children's Books Callum is a Nought but his best friend Sephy is a Cross - the daughter of one of the most influential politicians in the country. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, David Fickling Books Bruno is exploring his new home at 'Out-With' when he meets Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence which surrounds a large camp in the grounds. Junk by Melvin Burgess, Puffin Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down to anyone or anything. Gemma wants to fly - but she can't fly forever. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Scholastic Welcome to Panem: its Capitol repressively rules twelve satellite Districts, enslaving the populations as workers and controlling them through hunger. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Bloomsbury After his family are killed, Bod is brought up in a graveyard by ghosts. Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner, Hot Key Books Combining conspiracy theory and dystopia, this hugely original novel is set in an alternate 1950s in which Britain is dominated by the ruthlessly oppressive forces of The Motherland. The Owl Service by Alan Garner, HarperCollins Children's Books When Alison finds a curious dinner service in the attic, the discovery sets off a strange chain of events that look set to effect everyone's lives. Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin, Egmont Coram Boy is the story of Toby, saved from an African ship as a child, and Aaron, the illegitimate son of the heir to a great estate. Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz, Walker Books Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider finds his life turned upside down on discovering that his late uncle wasn't a mild-mannered banker, but instead a field agent for MI6. The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean. Oxford University Press Haoyou feels powerless when the man responsible for his father's death demands to marry his mother. Determined to support her himself, the young boy joins a travelling circus. The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness, Walker Books The first in a series, this enthralling sci-fi/fantasy novel grips readers throughout, presenting them with tough questions about identity, ethics and the nature of truth. Northern Lights by Philip Pullman, Scholastic This extraordinary fantasy is the first book in Philip Pullman's multi-award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy. The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman, Scholastic Determined to discover the truth about her father's tragic death, Sally Lockhart is plunged into a dangerous and terrifying adventure that takes her to the dark heart of Victorian London. Witch Child by Celia Rees, Bloomsbury Children's Books This is the gripping tale of Mary, the granddaughter of a witch. Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve, Scholastic London is on the move again: the traction city trawls the world on wheels, capturing and eating smaller towns.
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TASK: Produce an A3 poster about your favourite place. Please complete the task on paper, not on card, as it will be stuck in your exercise book. Background Information: Everyone’s favourite place is different and unique. It could be somewhere everyday—such as a local space, a football stadium or a museum—or somewhere extraordinary—such as a holiday destination, a place that holds a special memory, or a place that you have read about or seen in a film. It could be found anywhere around the world including your local area. It does not have to be a place that you have been to but it must be somewhere that is meaningful to you. What to include on your poster: Describe the physical (natural features) and human geography (man-made features) of your favourite place and consider how your favourite place is changing, alongside the reasons behind these changes. All pieces of work must clearly illustrate the geography of your favourite place and adhere to the following criteria:
Excellent attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar Use of accurate geographical terminology throughout Clearly labelled and appropriately acknowledged sources, including diagrams, maps,
photographs or other images Accurate use of symbols, scales and keys, where appropriate Use of original examples, independent research and personal memories, such as photographs,
interviews and newspaper articles Original and independently produced; sets of identical pieces of work will not be accepted If produced electronically, please use a minimum font size of point 8 and a maximum of point
size 12. Deadline: Posters should be brought to your first Geography lesson as we will be using them in our first three lessons as an introduction to what Geography is all about.
Geography Department
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Summer Transition Activity
Science is all about asking and answering questions.
For example:
Ο Will a seed grow better if watered with sugar water?
Ο What happens when I boil red cabbage and add lemon juice? Why?
Ο What material makes the best egg-case to prevent an egg from cracking when dropped?
Ο What area near me has the most diversity? (number of different species living there)
Ο How much sugar is in popular drinks?
Your summer task this year is to come up with a question about the world that you want to answer, and investigate it. If you need help thinking of a question, you can use one from the list above or use the following sources:
https://sciencebob.com/science-fair-ideas/ideas/
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/collection/4111/british-science-week-primary-activity-packs
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/science-experiments-and-activities/
Be safe, ask the grown ups at home to give permission, and investigate to see if you can find the answer to your question. If you can’t find the answer, that is OK. The important thing is trying to find it.
Science Department
On a piece of paper make a display that includes the following things.’
• Your question
• How you tried to find the answer
• Pictures
• What you found out – if anything!
Bring your display to your first science lesson where you will all present your projects.
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Plan and cook a main meal for you and your family. It can be a family favourite or something new.
Please check with your parents/carers that you have permission to use any ingredients before cooking with them, and please be safe in the kitchen with parental supervision. If you are unable to do the practical activity, please just do the Research and Planning sections.
Research
Before you choose a recipe, you need to consider the needs of your family. Is anyone in your family a vegetarian or have food allergies? How many people will be eating your meal? How long will you have to prepare and cook it? What ingredients do you have available? Do you want to make something you are familiar with or something new?
Now you can start researching recipes to meet these needs:
https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/recipes/ and https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/ are useful
https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/7-11-years/cooking/videos/ has some video step by step recipes
Planning
From the recipe you have chosen, make a clear step by step plan of how to make your meal. You will be following this method when you make your meal so make sure it has all the information that you will need ie timing, oven temperatures, quantities etc.
Making
Now make your chosen dish!
Please ask someone to take a photo of you showing the following:
Weighing and measuring accurately ie using scales and /or measuring jug
Key steps of preparation ie chopping an onion, stirring a saucepan, making dough etc
Using the hob / oven / grill or other equipment safely
Washing and drying up by hand (we don’t have dishwashers at school so this is good practice!)
Plus of course a photo of your finished product.
Evaluating
Taste the food that you have made and describe it using your senses ie taste, smell, texture, appearance. Words should be descriptive such as ‘fluffy, spicy, acidic, colourful’, rather than generic words such as ‘lovely, delicious, nice’.
Gather feedback from others who tasted the food you made. What did they like about it? What could be improved?
We look forward to seeing what you make!
Mrs Ruth & Mrs Warren
Food and Nutrition
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Videos about life at CCCS—Click the red dots
What is LasB?
How to read your timetable
Finding your way around school
Peer Mentors with Miss Smith
Mrs Carron—Safeguarding Lead
Year 7 Residential Trip to Bowles
Year 7 Rugby Match Away at St. Josephs’ College
Act of Remembrance November 11th
BBC Report on RE in schools at Coopers’
Geography Forces of Nature Club
Girls Gymnastic Performance
Boys Gymnastic Performance
Year 7 Creative Arts Activities Week
Please note, video links will not work on the paper copy of this booklet. You can
find a .pdf copy online at https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/new-year-7-september-2020/
Alternatively click on the “students” tab on our website.
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Languages Block
Prisca Coborn
Building
Art and Food
Block
Design &
Technology
Music
Nicholas Gibson
Building
Science Block
The Pond
Basketball
Area
Tennis
Courts All
Weather
Pitch
Pavillion
Outdoor
Changing
rooms
Flagpole
Staff and Visitor
Car Park
Staff Car Park
HL Rooms
Coopers Court
Pedestrian
Security Gate
Swimming
Pool
LT2
PE 1
Room
LT1
Playing
Field
Fire Drill
Assembly
Area
6th Form
Centre &
Library
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