Well done to all those students who applied for a post on the Student Leadership Team. We were very impressed with your application forms, letters and interviews. 25 students have been appointed for 2024 and they will work on a range of themes. The team worked together for a 2 ½ hours session earlier in the term to do team building and plan projects for the coming year. They have since introduced themselves to their year groups in person and to the rest of the school via an assembly PowerPoint. We are looking forward to seeing what they achieve.
Sufiya Ahmed, author of Rosie Raja, Princess Sophia Dunleep Singh, and updated Famous Five stories, made a special visit to Baylis Court School this month.
We were excited to discuss one of Sufiya's books, Noor- Un- Nisa Inayat Khan, as we recently decided as a community to name one of our houses after this amazing secret agent.
What a great opportunity for our students- Thank you so much, Mrs Deol for organising!
In September, Years 7 and 8 were offered the opportunity to form a choir and to perform at The O2. 15 students joined and have dedicatedly worked each week, learning a range of songs and associated sign language. They delivered their first performance at Dynamic at school in the Autumn, and this week, experienced performing as part of the Young Voices Choir with professional musicians at a concert venue. After travellig up to London we were blown away to realise our seats were right next to the stage.
After lunch, we had a 3 hour rehearsal where we were taught how to improve our singing by a professional conductor and a music director. We were accompanied by another 9,012 students from across the South East of England, as well as guitarists, pianists, backing singers, percussionists and bass guitarists. The lead performers were: Natalie Williams – a famous jazz singer who has performed at many venues world wide, including Ronnie Scotts; MC Grammar – a previous National Teacher of the Year and Rapper who uses rapping to make learning fun, and Nandi Bushell – a 13-year-old musician, singer, songwriter, and social media personality who has performed with the Foo Fighters and Lenny Kravitz.
After a break for dinner, It was time to participate in the formal show, performing to an audience of just less than 11,000 parents, friends, and family. The whole day was such a wonderful musical experience culminating in a finale lit by fireworks. The choir behaved impeccably and sang their hearts out. After a longer than expected journey home, they showed trued resilience – getting home at midnight and all being in school the next day! We are SO proud of their hard work and how they represented Baylis and its values!
Going forward, the choir will be called “B Heard” and rehearsals will be held at lunch time. If you are interested in joining, please speak to Mrs Coulson.
Book Review By Anaya Fleming
The book is about if (God) is really there and is answering her prayers. And she meets a friends that teaches her new things.
My favourite character is Margaret because at first she didn't know anything until her new friend Nancy tells Margaret things she didn't know. I feel like I can really relate to this character because the book is really understandable when it comes to having no religon. When the book comes to an end you wonder what would have happened next. My favourite part of the story was when she first moved to a different city and how she reacted to being the new girl.
The part I disliked about the book was when Margaret didn't have any friends at the start because it's not nice when someone is all alone.
I recommend this book to younger readers because I feel like they will really enjoy and understand this story.
Discover Sociology
If you are fascinated by how are lives are shaped by wider social forces and how our actions can change society, then Sociology is for you!
Sociology is the study of society, and the ways that social life is organised, structured and experienced. This means that sociologists study anything and everything that people do.
Sociology asks the BIG questions such as……
- Why do some people experience poverty, do less well at school, or live longer?
- Why are some people more likely to break to the law, why we go to war and why we continue to enslave and exploit one another.
- Sociology helps us to explain pressing problems such as climate change and explore our relationships with the world around us.
- Sociologists make recommendations about how to make a positive difference in the world.
What skills does the A level in Sociology give students?
- Essay writing skills allowing you to discuss different views on social issues in a critical and evaluative way.
- To draw on a range of perspectives, evidence and contemporary issues is an excellent preparation for university and employment.
Famous Sociologists:
Where can different degrees in Sociology take you?
A sociology degree can be useful for a diverse range of careers, such as market research, media, charities, management, youth and community work, the police and the probation service.
Some of the highest ranked jobs that people go onto with a sociology degree, such as a Public Relations Specialist, can earn up to £59,2000 a year
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Between January and May 2024, students in Year 10 and 11 will be able to sign up to bespoke taster sessions on campus, aimed at helping them to make informed decisions about their next steps.
Each session will be completely tailored to a Career Pathway and provide students with the opportunity to sample an activity related to the course, view the facilities, and ask the tutors questions about studying with Activate Learning.
Support for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Young people are largely shaped by their experiences.
At Together As One, we want to make this experience as positive as possible, especially for those with additional needs
The SEND Youth Focus Group creates a space where young people can meaningfully discuss their experience, socialise, eat and play games in a fun and inclusive environment. The group takes place monthly in Slough and is open to 11-25 year olds with SEND.
For more information please contact the SEND Engagement and Participation Officer Jovi on 07709525687 or jovi@togetherasone.org.uk
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