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Last Thursday, over 200 students joined us (in the rain) as we launched the BMS BaseCamp programme: an exciting initiative designed to encourage all students to regularly use...
This Enrichment Day a group of sixth form students embarked on a journey of self-discovery which explored mindfulness and wellbeing. Students delved into the world of wellbeing,...
Enrichment day, Wednesday 20th March, saw the first ever house sportshall athletics competition take place for year 8 girls, as part of their exercise health and wellbeing element...
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On Wednesday the students took part in Enrichment Day 4. There were a variety of themes across the year groups. Year 8 and 10 had a PSHE focus and dealt with some sensitive...
All of our year 10 students had the opportunity to experience the workplace for the week this month. Most students thoroughly enjoyed the change of routine and being given...
On Monday 5th February, we were very fortunate to have the opportunity for a Google Meet with four of the actors from the acclaimed production of ‘Macbeth’ at the Donmar Warehouse...
This week’s assembly, led by our Head of Sycamore House Mrs Patel, resonated deeply with the essence of participation and its significance within our school community. With...
11th-15th of March saw us into British Science Week with many activities being run by the science department, including a key stage 3 trip to the Science Live Show in London. Many...
This week we put up decorations in the RE classrooms to celebrate the Islamic month of Ramadan and anticipation of the forthcoming celebration of Eid ul Fitr. A handful of our...
Last Thursday, over 200 students joined us (in the rain) as we launched the BMS BaseCamp programme: an exciting initiative designed to encourage all students to regularly use online platforms as part of their independent learning outside of lessons.
During the launch, with the help of our wonderful Sixth Form leaders, students across KS3 and KS4 were introduced to the various platforms on the BaseCamp, including Seneca Learning, EduCake and Dr Frost Maths. They were also informed of the massive benefits of consistently engaging with online learning at home: students can make almost two grades of additional progress by using SAM Learning daily for 20 minutes!
In addition to the academic benefits, students with the highest engagement on platforms in the BaseCamp will have the chance to win up to £30 in vouchers each term, and the opportunity to be invited to a rewards trip at the end of the school year.
Our students thoroughly enjoyed the launch, enjoying the chance to trial some of the online platforms as well as ask the Sixth Form leaders questions about the BaseCamp programme. As well as enjoying the music and sweets, students were invited to guess how much money the school has invested in online learning platforms this year – many were not close to guessing the £11,000+ that is spent annually in ensuring that our students have access to the best online learning platforms to accelerate their progress.
As a school we are passionate about supporting our students as they aspire to achieve. I am excited to see how the BaseCamp will contribute to his important aim.
