Outdoor Education Developments
I would like to thank all the students and staff for working so hard to develop our outstanding Outdoor Education Area at BMS. Behind the smart picket fence a whole host of...
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I would like to thank all the students and staff for working so hard to develop our outstanding Outdoor Education Area at BMS. Behind the smart picket fence a whole host of...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
The MFL Mini Olympics took place on Monday 24th June when students from local primary schools came together to take part in a day of fun sports-inspired language games on the...
Posted by Hilarie Charles
We are delighted to welcome the charity Pets As Therapy to Bushey Meads School. Archie (a Springer Spaniel) and Zorro (a Border Collie) are both trained to be calm and responsive...
Posted by Sara Ash - Deputy Headteacher
Through the excellent work of the CDC Reps, the Student Parliament and the Senior Student Leaders at BMS, students’ voices continue to have a prominent place in helping to...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Our newly refurbished LRC was being enjoyed by our Year 7 cohort earlier this week – all engaged in reading their latest chosen books or completing their all-important book...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Whoever said that history is a dead subject needs to come to Bushey Meads School; it was an absolute joy to enter a number of history lessons this week and see the passion of the...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
When you are young you think you have all the time in the world and sometimes don’t make the most of the time that you have; the older you get the more precious you realise...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
With Y10 Pre Public Exams (PPEs) now underway it was a joy to see how seriously the Year 10 students have taken their exam preparation. In different curriculum areas students have...
Posted by Tracy Greenwood
The Sixth Form Centre was buzzing on Thursday, with a gathering of staff and students from Bushey Meads, Kings Langley, Ashlyns and Tring schools who met to celebrate the Yoto...
Posted by Teresa Turton
Several of our anti-bullying ambassadors were very excited to donate to last week’s Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser run by Mrs Hughes and Ms Rigby The anti-bullying ambassadors...
Posted by Helen Mateides
Maths Coordinator Mr Wood led the Monday Magic Moment at the start of the week and talked about the concept of the Silent Teacher – perhaps a slightly different approach to learning and teaching. The strategy is used to model in silence complex teaching points that are perhaps based around several stages or steps. On a visual cue – perhaps the teacher stepping away from the board, students are encouraged to think in silence about the steps outlined so far and the next steps needed to take. The silence heightens the sense of thought and problem solving.
It encourages learning resilience and independence that is so important in developing personal strategies to make great progress. Obviously the teacher can employ other less silent strategies such as question and answer routines, think-pair-share activities and class discussion to further deepen knowledge and understanding within the framework of the silent teacher approach.
Ms Visan, one of Mr Wood’s colleagues in the Maths Faculty also wrote this text:
Our teachers at Bushey Meads play a crucial role in coaching students on how to learn and study effectively. By modeling and teaching essential skills, they help students become independent and successful learners. Known as the “silent teacher,” our educators demonstrate organisation, time management, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning. Through structured classrooms and consistent routines, they show students how to manage their materials and time efficiently while fostering a mindset of continuous growth.
In addition to modeling these habits, teachers actively coach students with personalised strategies. They assist students in setting achievable academic goals by breaking tasks into manageable steps and tracking progress. Various note-taking methods, such as the Cornell method, mind mapping and NLP (Neuro Linguistic program) are introduced to help students discover what works best for them and also how to read and look for the most important information .Furthermore, teachers share diverse study techniques, including summarisation, self-quizzing, and spaced repetition, to enhance retention and understanding of the material.
Recognising the pressures students face, our teachers also provide guidance on stress management. They emphasize the importance of mindfulness practices, physical activity, and maintaining a balanced workload. By offering these support systems, teachers help students navigate the challenges of their academic journey with confidence and resilience.
Through both silent and active teaching methods, our educators empower students with the tools they need for academic success and beyond. We remain committed to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting our students every step of the way.
We are very fortunate to have an amazing IT Team at Bushey Meads who work incredibly hard within our school and across all three institutions in our Multi Academy Trust to...
For the tenth year running A-level and GCSE results have continued to build on the excellent foundations laid by staff and students at BMS and at the end of another academic year...