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On the 25th of January, only a few weeks ago, a group of Year 9 students sat in awe as they listened to the foreign news reporter who had travelled so far to get to the Impington Village Collage library to share her tips for News reporting so that the students could be ready for the upcoming BBC school report which took place on the 10th of March.

During the course of the hour, students learned about how to survive in the News industry, and what you should and shouldn’t say and do. One student, Rose Cook from W14, was lucky enough

to be chosen for this once in a life time experience and told me that ‘I truly enjoyed my time at the meeting, I’ve learnt so much now and am totally ready for the big day, thanks to the help of just one woman. It’s amazing what you can learn in such little time!’

The IVC library was turned into a makeshift newsroom for BBC Schools Report on Thursday 10 March. 35 Year 9 students took on the roles of News Editor, Sports Editor and weather reporter as well as journalists and photographers. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s digital media producer Sue Dougan was based in our “newsroom” all day reporting on us reporting on the news. Stories covered included the Cambridge-based former head of M16’s reaction to the Apple v FBI case, International Sixth form students’ feelings about the EU ballot and A Day in the Life of Mr Campbell. See the next edition of Etcetera for a full report and pictures.

Ellie Mayne W12

Principal Welcome Welcome to the Spring Edition of IVC Etc. I have been Principal of this school for only a few weeks and in that time, the school, as normal, has managed to cram in a huge amount - the articles in this magazine give a snapshot of the hive of activity that is IVC.

I have been aware of the College and the fantastic work it does for over 25 years through my family connections (my mother ran the Sixth form for a significant period of time); it is no surprise, therefore, that I was keen to become the Principal. I was lucky enough to train to become a teacher here in 2005 and the College has had a significant impact on my educational vision

and mission. IVC provides so much for the students and the local community; I want to guarantee that our inclusive and inspirational work also ensures all students obtain the best possible academic results and move forward into our outstanding sixth form or beyond to further their success.

Recent visitors to the school have commented what an ‘unusual’ and ‘fascinating’ place IVC is, they also highlighted the ‘positive vibe’ that permeates the College. I would like to thank all of the students, staff and parents who contribute to making it so. I would also like to wish our very hard-working Year 11 and Year 13 students the best of luck in their upcoming exams. Your dedication and enthusiasm have made us very proud. I am confident you will all fulfil your potential this summer.

Ryan KelsallPrincipal

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In September 2015 students of all ages took part in a rigorous audition process to become part of the cast for the whole school production We Will Rock You.

Everywhere, the kids watch the same movies, wear the same fashions and think the same thoughts. It’s a safe, happy, Ga Ga world. Unless you’re a rebel. Unless you want to Rock. On iPlanet all the musical instruments are banned. The Company Computers generate tunes and everybody downloads them. It is an age of Boy Bands and of Girl Bands. Of Girl Bands with a couple of boys in them that look like girls anyway. Nothing is left to chance, hits are

scheduled years in advance.

But Resistance is growing. Underneath the gleaming cities, down in the lower depths live the Bohemians. Rebels who believe that there was once a Golden Age when the kids formed their own bands and wrote their own songs. They call that time, The Rhapsody.

Legend persists that somewhere on iPlanet instruments still exist. Somewhere, the mighty axe of a great and hairy guitar god lies buried deep in rock. The Bohemians need a hero to find this axe and draw it from stone. Is the one who calls himself Galileo that man?

But the Ga Ga Cops are also looking for Galileo and if they get him first they will surely drag him before the Killer Queen and consign him to Oblivion across the Seven Seas of Rhye. Who is Galileo? Where is the Hairy One’s lost axe? Where is the place of living rock?

Any way the wind blows.

Approximately 35 students were successful in getting a part in the cast and spent six months rehearsing in preparation for a fantastic show. The show was performed from the 02 to the 04 March 2016 in our Gropius Hall and was extremely well received by our lively audience.

Mrs Milne (Director of Performance School) was thrilled to have students of all ages working together to bring this exciting musical to life. It is an extremely demanding musical to produce with many song/dance numbers and it has been fantastic to see the older sixth form students supporting and inspiring the main school students. Our band of rock musicians played with flair and outstanding musicianship and our team of technicians worked tirelessly to bring the visual elements into a world of their own.

Mrs Milne is looking forward to making a whole school musical a regular occurrence at IVC. We are already considering next year’s show and will be releasing our ideas in the summer term. Watch this space!

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Spring is a busy time of year for the music department. The finishing touches to coursework are being completed by Yr11 GCSE students, Yr13 IB Music students and A and AS level Music Technology so the practice rooms and classrooms are filled with music from the very start of the day through to after dark.

The College orchestra, BaRock string group and Girls’ Choir took part in the Music for Youth regional finals in Bedford on March 13th. All these groups are of a very high standard and we hope to match the successes of previous years and get through to the finals at the Birmingham Symphony Hall.

At the start of March a number of students from across the entire school will be making up the band for the College’s production of ‘We Will Rock You’.

This includes some KS3 students who are facing up to the challenge very well and showing skills that have got even the best of the Yr11s worried!

We have just had our latest ‘IV See, IV Hear’ GCSE showcase and again it proved to be a very successful night for all concerned with performances from some old hands and those new to the event. It’s always good to see and hear Yr9s like Hal and Ariana perfectly demonstrate the open mindset ethos – accept the challenge, work hard and witness the applause that their achievement so thoroughly deserves.

We’re looking for enthusiastic students interested in: Any aspect of student journalism, generating ideas for content, researching, writing, photography, chasing stories, editing, layout design.

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Curwen Print Studio Art enrichment Day The art department was delighted to be able to offer a full day print workshop to our Year 12 and 13 IB Visual Art students, and some talented and enthusiastic Year 10 Textiles and Year 11 Art students in January, at the Curwen print studio at Chilford Hall, Linton.

Fine art printmaking is a specialist skill; the professional quality of inks and printing presses alone are a resource we are not able to offer at college. Students were able to print multiple versions, each one a variation and development on the last, cutting away, off-setting, using different paper, re- printing, adding new sections, different

and multiple backgrounds to develop a large body of exciting and skilfully produced outcomes. Additionally, the Curwen press workshops are led by experience specialist practitioners, and this meant that students were able to develop and refine their work to a professional standard, and experience the skills which form a background to the concept of the artist’s original print. Students produced both intaglio (beneath the surface) and relief (raised above the surface) prints from prepared acetate and lino plates.

The quality of the work they produced was

outstanding, and testament to the benefits of being able to visit and make use of excellent facilities.

Art Trip to Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich On Tuesday 23rd February the Art department took Year 11 Art, Photography and Textiles students to visit the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich as part of their exam preparation. Whilst there, they gathered primary

source material and inspiration for their exam title.

They were taken on a guided tour of the centre, which was established by Sainsbury (of the grocery chain) and has several thousand works spanning over 5000 years including pieces by Jacob Epstein, Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti, and Francis Bacon, alongside art from Africa, Asia, North and South America. The Sainsbury Centre building was designed by the famous architect, Norman Foster, his first major public building, and is part of the University of East Anglia. Many students found the building itself a source of

inspiration.

Students then had the opportunity to see a current exhibition of artwork by Alphonse Mucha, who created adverts for such diverse consumer products like perfume, chocolate drinks, and train travel. This provided students with an opportunity to not only to draw inspiration from the artwork but to see how Mucha’s work had influenced advertising to date, by selling products depicting the sort of idealized lifestyle that was offered by the use or ownership of such things.

Student feedback from the trip was overwhelmingly positive with students saying:

‘I thought the talks were really good’, Kate‘It allowed us to see Mucha’s whole collection of work’, Selena‘It opened our eyes up to a wider range of cultures’, Aurelia

The value of taking students on trips has been well documented and an enjoyable day was had by all!

Kathryn Aybak

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Kick It Out visited IVC to deliver an educational session to over 200 Year 9 students as part of their Ethics, Philosophy and Society studies.

Students were part of an interactive session which covered the work of Kick It Out, including a discussion on recent high-profile cases of discrimination within professional football. Students then paired up and discussed different scenarios of

discrimination and how they would respond to them.

There was a question and answer session afterwards where Hayley Bennett, Kick It Out’s Education Officer, answered queries from the crowd of enthusiastic students.

Hayley said: “The pupils we talked to were a credit to their school because they were so well behaved, quiet, and engaged. Also the pupils’ questions were insightful and challenging.”

As part of Kick it Out’s visit, students had the opportunity beforehand to enter a competition to create a piece of art, poetry or even a football chant that raised the issue of discrimination in Football. There were lots of really good entries and the winner was Andy Wang with a fantastic piece of artwork. He won a Kick it Out T-Shirt and had his work signed by Kurt Zouma of Chelsea.

24 students from across Cambs and Peterborough spent a day at IVC, as Project Ability lead school, learning new ways to adapt both mainstream and disability sports.

Jack Merridale, Will Whitticase and Hannah Jones, our Project Ability Young Ambassador opened the day with speeches demonstrating the importance of sport in their lives. They spoke confidently and with real passion for the sports they are involved in.

We were extremely privileged to have Lesley Owusu, international athlete and world 400m champion(V35) as an inspirational speaker who ran a session, supported by Hannah on the importance of role models in sport and the part the students can play in shaping a young person’s participation in sport.

Students were put through their paces in Boccia, New Age Kurling and Tennis, looking at how these sports could be adapted for young disabled people who have different needs, such as visual impairments, reduced physical mobility, hearing impairments and those who need to use a wheelchair.

The day was full of activity and the ideas flowed as the students became more confident with each other. Many attending were inspired and keen to start some of the new activities back at their school at lunchtime clubs. All of the students will be helping to run their Partnerships’ Adapted Multi Sport Competitions later this term and during the summer.

Our students were a credit to IVC at the conference and Adele Butcher, Daisy Salmon, Angus O’Brien and Harvey Dunn will now be taking on a major leadership role at a forthcoming Primary and Secondary Adapted Multi Sport competitions.

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Think you are a good mathematician?As the IB Maths exams are approaching fast, here are a couple of the easier questions from last year’s Further Maths Paper. It is widely recognised as one of the hardest qualifications that it is possible to achieve at 6th form, and covers a lot of work usually seen at university.

Are you tough enough to give them a go? See how you would get on!

1. [Maximum mark: 7]

(a) Find the general solution to the Diophantine equation 3x + 5y = 7 .

(b) Find the values of x and y satisfying the equation for which x has the smallest positive integer value greater than 50 .

[Hint: ‘Diophantine’ means solutions should be integers]

2. [Maximum mark: 10]

An integer N given in base r , can be expressed in base s in the form

N = a0 + a1s + a2s2 + a3s

3 + … where a0, a1, a2, … {0, 1, 2 ,… ,s - 1} .

(a) In base 5 an integer is written 1031 . Express this integer in base 10.

(b) Given that N = 365, r = 10 and s = 7 find the values of a0, a1, a2, …

(c)(i) Given that N = 899 , r = 10 and s = 12 find the values of a0, a1, a2, …

(ii) Hence write down the integer in base 12, which is equivalent to 899 in base 10 .

(d) Show that 121 is always a square number in any base greater than 2.

[Hint: the “ ” symbol means “is one of” ]

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The answers

1) (a) x=4+5n , y=-1-3n (nZ) (b) x=54 , y=-31

2) (a) 141 (b) a0=3 , a1=3, a2=2, a3=1 (c) (i) a0=11, a1=2, a2=6

(ii) 62B (d) 121 in base s = 1+2s+1s2=(1+s)2

This is valid for s>2 or else the coefficient of s could not exist.

Deutsche Weihnachten in Impington Forty Year 8 students greatly looked forward to visiting Aachen in Germany and experiencing the special atmosphere of a typical Christmas market with its beautiful lights, magical stalls and yummy food ranging from giant gingerbread cookies to traditional German sausages. Sadly the bombings in Paris made it no longer safe to travel across France and Belgium to reach Aachen and the much- awaited trip, which has been running for the past fifteen years, had to be cancelled.

The Modern Languages Faculty felt something needed to be done for our disappointed students: instead of boarding the coach on the 11 December, students entered G4 at lunch-time which had been transformed

into a German café at Christmas time. Tables were covered in festive cloth and decorated with real candles which had been lit. Frau Marcus explained that this is perfectly normal in Germany: people not only decorate the tables but also their Christmas trees with real candles! Listening to German Christmas carols in the background, students tucked into the “Plätzchen”, traditional German Christmas biscuits, which were served on big plates and they enjoyed the variety that was on offer. Everybody had a good time and celebrated “Weihnachten at Impington”.

Hopefully the trip will run again next Christmas and those students who missed out this time will be able to go.

Anna Marcus-Parker

Multi Sport Review On Thursday 28th January 2016 8 students from IVC participated in the Secondary Adapted Multi-Sport PLUS competition. The event saw 45 students from 8 schools in South Cambs participate in 4 different sports. The competition is specifically for pupils with complex special needs or needs that are toward the severe end of the spectrum. This could be physical, learning, sensory or a combination of these. The 4 sports were Boccia, New Age Kurling, Polybat and Table Cricket, and students rotated round competing in each of them. The students from IVC were outstanding throughout the whole competition which resulted in them taking the crown as regional champions. They will now go on to represent the region at the County School Games Spring Festival later in the year.

Ben Jones (Table Cricket)

Joe Burke (Polybat)

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Live Music PriorityPriority formed back in 2014 when we were in Year 9, since then we have progressed as a band through playing many gigs and events at places such as the Portland Arms and Strawberry Fair. Being in a band is not only good fun but also allows us to experience things that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. We don’t have any management or label so the majority of what we do is up to us (and our parents). The fact that we have complete control of our band is great as we can look at what we have achieved and know that we haven’t had any help other than from promoters and our parents. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do if our parents weren’t willing to support us and drive us to where we need to be. Promoters are also very important as we wouldn’t have many gigs without the promoters around offering us the chance to play. Mr Haggett has also played a huge role in helping us get to where we are now

- without him we would probably not be half as good as we are.

For the past couple of months we have been busy recording our debut EP “Hindsight” which is set to be released in the next week

or so, we are all very proud of what we have made and are very much looking forward to everyone being able to hear it. “Hindsight” will be available on Soundcloud and YouTube and hopefully iTunes and Spotify.

We have also made it to the Fiver final at The Junction after winning our heat back in January. The final is on 26th March and four other bands will also be playing on the night, the winner is based on audience votes so it would mean a lot if people came and supported us. The Fiver is an amazing opportunity to find out about the local music scene and support the artists within it, it’s also really good exposure for bands like ours who need your support in order to get somewhere in the music industry.

To anyone looking to start a band, the most important thing is to practise as much as you can as well as playing live, as playing live equals more attention on your band. Writing your own songs is a major part of being in a band, it may be hard to write songs at first but you will get better. Playing other people’s songs all the time isn’t going to get you very far.

Once again a massive thank you to our parents, Mr Haggett and anyone who has ever attended one of our shows, we can’t exist without your support and it means everything to us.

If you want to stay up to date with what we do, we have Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Facebook - mmmrpriorityYouTube - search priority live at junctionInstagram - priority_official_

Look at the video on YouTube by searching ‘Talent Inspiration Programme 2015’.

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The great IVC Bake Off!The House Bake Off competition was held on Wednesday 3rd February, and many budding young bakers emerged from all of the four school houses. This year the theme was Valentine’s Day. The contestants were told that they could not show the school house they were from and the cakes were judged by a

local chef. We got an array of sweetly baked goods from all four houses (pardon the Valentine’s pun!). The result was…

4th Turing3rd Parks2nd WallenburgAnd finally… 1st Keller!

Well done to everyone who took part and keep your eyes and ears peeled for the next House Competition so you can help earn your house some extra points!

FAQ on the DofE‘What’s the DofE?’

D stands for Duke, and E stands for Edinburgh. The name was originally slang but eventually became the emblem on the website. I remember someone adamantly telling his friends that he wasn’t able to do the Duke of Edinburgh, because he was doing the DofE.

‘Do I need to buy a 120L backpack from Cotswolds, or other sports shops?’

No. 120 litres is enough to carry a reasonably sized Labrador. You are much better off digging out that old red backpack that you saw in the loft that one time, or pestering an older student until they give in and let you use theirs.

‘The school provides cooking equipment, doesn’t it?’

Yes, but no. The school provides a bizarre assortment of pots and burners that lead to a student sticking his hand in water that had been over the fire for half an hour and telling us that it was eventually starting to heat up.

‘Do I have to do a project?’

Yes, but I recommend doing something unobtrusive, like taking pictures of dead trees and concluding that dead trees do, in fact, exist. You need photos for proof that the expedition happened anyway, and on top of that, it is nice to look back at them once you’re home, and really appreciate the fact that you aren’t climbing up a hill in the rain with someone refusing to go any further, the bees are after you, and you’ve run out of chewee bars.

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In the Pipeline!Prom is an exciting prospect for most, especially as it is drawing closer for the Year 11s. For the past few years, IVC’s Year 11 Prom has been held at Churchill College in Cambridge. This is a very costly experience; however, the Year 11 Prom Committee has been busy with fundraising efforts to minimise the cost that the students themselves have to pay. You may have seen the fundraising crew in the Prom just before Christmas selling candy canes, or possibly you have visited the team’s tuck shop in G8 on Friday lunchtimes. These seem to be very effective ways of raising money, but it does not stop there. To subsidise the student cost as much as possible, parents have been given the opportunity to sponsor a table for the students’ meal on the night itself. These creative fundraising efforts mean that the Year 11s can have a send-off in true style!

Dear Agony AuntDear Agony Aunt,Since arriving at Secondary School I feel me and my girlfriend are drifting apart. What should I do to get back together?

Dear Year 7 Student,I’m glad that you’ve had the courage to ask for advice on this problem as I feel your issue is one shared by many students; secondary school is a time to experiment with hairstyles, world views and relationships- so don’t feel alone. However it is important to remember during this period of change the infamous phrase ‘be yourself- everyone else is taken’- be comfortable in yourself and don’t resist any natural changes- like the breakdown of a relationship. It is perfectly normal that as people develop sometimes they don’t appear to be the person you used to know. However, since you asked how to regain the spark- deep conversations, hang around the Rec together...and chocolate always comes in handy as well!

Yours, Agony Aunt

Dear Agony Aunt,I notice that many of the people in my classes are copying homework and sometimes they ask to copy mine. I don’t want to say no because I am friends with many of these people and I don’t want to annoy them. Should I say yes and how do I stop them from doing it or asking me?

from They-Who-Wish-To-Remain-Anon

To They-Who-Wish-To-Remain-Anon,I am surprised that a person who appears to have such a good moral compass as yourself would ask for my advice, but even so I am happy to help of course. Frankly, this seems pretty simple. Just scream in their face if they ask you during class to copy “NOO YOU CANNOT COPY MY HOMEWORK YOU LAZY EEJIT IF YOU ASK AGAIN I’LL REPORT YOU TO ROBBIE C!!!” If they respond aggressively to this, then they aren’t your friend.

Best of Luck, Agony Aunt

PS: A piece of serious advice- don’t let peer pressure weigh on your shoulders.

Dear Agony Aunt,I would like to know how to get practical experiences with foreign languages please…

From Stuart P. Chumsworth

Stuart,

Yet another question where Agony Aunt gets to impart their great wisdom in every area of life. In my experience, the curriculum for the teaching of languages dictated by governments who are unaware how to teach students, is ridiculously poor if you actually want to be able to communicate authentically in a foreign language, so I feel your pain. Thus I would recommend finding a pen friend whom you can skype and email. If this proves hard, then there are also websites such as the Spanish RVTE where you can find TV and radio programmes, and Penguin have a brilliant dual-language series of books!

Best, Agony Aunt

Paris terrorist attacks All of you will be able to recall the true horror of the terrorist attacks in Paris last November and of course everyone appreciates the damage that the loss of life on that night has caused to thousands of people. But throughout the world, terror has struck millions of everyday people who have just a little more on their mind as they set out on their daily business. Tourism in Paris fell by over a third shortly after the attacks; an example of this is the Year 11 French classes, who were scheduled to go but cancelled their visit last month. This raises the question: If we have changed our lives because of terrorism, have the terrorists won?

Living in Cambridge we may not live in as much fear as bigger cities such as London or Paris, but there is no question that we have already seen the effects closer to home. Just recently, Cambridge Station was evacuated and students at a major Sixth Form College were sent home for the day because of a single threat made by an otherwise innocent individual taking advantage of the current situation. The Islamic extremists that we have seen with increasing frequency in the Western world have not only meant that we have all been put on high alert, but that also the fear that has been caused can be taken advantage of by people who cause no harm other than an idle joke.

If you look on a much wider scale, you will be able to see the effect that terrorism has caused, not just in the aftermath of the recent Paris shootings, but since the turn of the century. The 9/11 attacks caused the widespread and immediate tightening of security to the extent that many Americans have even gone to the extent that they feel their personal freedoms are being violated every time they fly, in the battle to prevent more terrorists taking to the skies. Furthermore, following what happened in France last November, passport checks were reintroduced along its land borders, putting one of the EU’s most prominent agreements into question.

It is clear that not only those who are caught up in terrorist attacks are affected. Should we ask ourselves if the only way to reduce the risk of being in danger is to simply take as many security precautions as possible, with more and more every time a terrorist strikes? Or shall we ask that if by constantly living in fear, they have won, by striking terror into our lives?

For our CAS Project Lea Corsetti and I did a sponsored cycle to London for Amnesty International on 15th February 2016. We set off from Newnham at 9:30am heading for Tottenham Hale, in North London.

We chose to support Amnesty International due to its international outlook, and also because we greatly supported its focus of the protection of human rights and the protection of political prisoners. A story which had particularly influenced me to choose to fundraise for Amnesty International was the one of Raif Badawi. Amnesty’s global campaign to free him had particularly inspired me. He was arrested in 2012 charged with apostasy against Islam in Saudi Arabia, for blogging and criticising religious figures and was sentenced to 1000 lashes and ten years in prison plus a fine in 2014. His case highlighted the importance of protecting free speech and supporting the work of the organisation.

After planning out the event, we started fundraising in December 2015 with a target of £175. We met this target, raising £195.

On the journey we encountered several problems. The most major of these problems was with the route as the planned route followed a track next to a river. Due to the weather of the previous weeks, this track was completely muddy and we had to drag our bikes through kilometres of mud. At some points the wheels of our bikes were unable to turn. Yet together we were able to overcome these problems. After finally reaching a turning to a tarmacked road, we decided to not to continue following the planned route and instead planned a new route towards Tottenham. As well as this, we lost our orientation in a couple of places. However we were able to figure

out how to get back on the planned route. However, due to these problems we were unable to reach our destination before it got dark. Therefore we decided to end the journey at Royston Station from where we took the train back to Cambridge, which was 16 km from our destination. Thus, if I was to do this project again, I would set off earlier so that we could have arrived at the planned destination, as well as ensuring that the route planned would be appropriate with the weather conditions.

Despite these problems I really enjoyed the experience. I found the whole experience of navigation, independence and physical activity really enjoyable. I also really enjoyed working together and supporting each other to overcome problems. As we have cycled to and from school together every day during term time, we knew each other well and meant that there were no problems. Most of all, I enjoyed the service aspect of the trip. Raising money for such an important cause was something I really valued. Fundraising was something I had been planning to do for a while and this provided a good opportunity.

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6th Hear about the adventures of our students at the International Sixth Form, including those studying on the International Baccalaureate, A-level course and the Ideal programme.

Amnestyon your bike for

London to Cambridge

“ Due to the weather of the previous weeks, this

track was completely muddy and we had to drag

our bikes through kilometres of mud. At some

points the wheels of our bikes were unable to turn.”

Ana Hernández Impington Village College (IVC) was my home for two years and those where the two best years of my life. I followed the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme of study and really enjoyed it.

The course was very challenging but I feel like it has prepared me for university life. Furthermore, my time in IVC was so amazing that I decided to stay in Cambridge for longer; I am currently studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.

Impington was a unique place to study; it offered me the international environment that I longed for, and the academic support that I required to rise to my full potential.

Davide Bestagno I was extremely satisfied with my time at Impington International Sixth Form. The teachers were some of the most inspiring I ever had and they always gave me the support I needed throughout my two years there.

The range of subjects that were available for the IB was also impressive, especially since Impington International Sixth Form is one of the few schools in the UK which offers IB HL Further Math, which I has prepared me fully for the Economics and History course I am studying at the School Of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS, University of London).

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Africa Simpson The two years I spent at IVC supported an incredible amount of growth in me as a person. I was able to

take control of my learning program in a way that balanced me academically and creatively. I took 2 IB higher level subjects- English Literature and Geography and AS level Performing Arts and A Level Theatre Studies.

Being faced with the challenge of living in an alien country with sideways rain and wearing shoes and a whole lot of other things was hard but something kept me cycling back and forth every day because you have to remember that your education is for you and it can lead you anywhere you choose. I have been given work as a hula hoop performer and personality at festivals in Hungary, Mombasa and Nairobi which is so much fun and something I could never have crafted without basic knowledge of stage presence taught to us in the performance department.

Currently I am living on a traditional Swahili boat on the coast of Kenya, building it with a community of travellers with the prospect of sailing down the African coastline starting in January. Soon I am going to Ethiopia to feast my eyes on the incredible landscape of the Rift Valley for 8 days, already having the general knowledge of tectonic plate boundaries and soil, rocks, and vegetation and river patterns- It’s going to be amazing!

Next September I will begin my studies at Goldsmiths University, London reading Drama and Theatre Arts.

I truly feel I would not have been able to put myself into the world in such a way without the foundations IVC gave me. Something about the atmosphere shows you your obstacles and accelerates you into facing them head on. BAM- enjoy!

Martina Ghinetti I am a proud IVC alumna and an IB survivor. I am now a first year Undergraduate Law student at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. Although very intense, the IB program provided me with excellent university preparation, both in terms of knowledge and organizational skills. The high amount of coursework, exams and general preparation meant that we, as students, had to become really organized to fit in our Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) hours and time personal interests as well… I have to say, it was not a

walk in the park, but the transition between Sixth Form and University has not been nearly as scary as I thought it would be!

The IB program gave me the opportunity to maintain a certain level of breadth in my academic curriculum, as I had to study two languages (Italian and English Literature), one science (Environmental Science), one social science (Economics), Maths and a sixth elective (Human Rights) in addition to Theory of Knowledge (Philosophy). IVC also gave me the possibility to study an extra subject (Geography), so that my curriculum would be tailored to my interests for higher education. What I also liked about the IB Program is the Extended Essay as it gave me the opportunity to explore a topic I was interested in in more depth – I wrote my Extended Essay on political corruption in Italy. Finally, CAS gave me the chance to gain some work experience which has come in extremely handy when applying for part-time jobs.

IVC was a great setting to carry out my Sixth Form studies in: as an international student I found a really supportive environment from the whole staff and other students as well. All my teachers always made sure to provide the best support they could, both in terms of extra materials and further explanation, not to mention the fantastic support I got for university applications and extra-curricular activities. Going to IVC is like embarking on a world journey and, trust me, we’re all in it together!

Wish you all the best for your future studies!

Ryan Watson Deciding on where to go for sixth form was a no brainer for me. Having studied in the main school, I had a good idea of what it would be like. However, it exceeded my expectations.

The big thing that I loved at IVC was the independence but knowing that the support

from all staff was always there, if you needed it. I was never the brightest spark... so it helped to know staff could help and always go the extra mile!

Currently working as a Producer, I intend to study Lighting Design at Rose Bruford College, a one of a kind course where the college select only 10 students who show lighting design excellence.

Lucia Amorosa I am an ex-IVC student now studying Geography at the University of Nottingham, and loving it.

In truth, I found studying the IB a real challenge, with the work load far exceeding my expectations. However, having said that, this

has had long term benefits for me, which I notice especially now having started University. Firstly, the breadth of knowledge I acquired through such a broad course has meant I have a wide base and can engage in conversations and debates in everyday life about a range of topics, and also understand current world issues in depth. Secondly, having learnt to be self-disciplined in studying, I have adapted very quickly to university life and find the work load here actually very manageable; the IB prepared me well for higher education, no doubt. Thirdly, being at an international school has meant that I now have a broad understanding and respect for people of various backgrounds. During my time at IVC one of the most unique things (compared to friends I have at other colleges) I enjoyed was learning about cultural differences among other students, with these developing into running jokes and interesting discussions. Now I have friends in Denmark, Australia, Italy, and all over the UK.

In all, my experience at IVC was characterised by a lot of hard work, but also a lot of interesting discoveries and learning, and it has led me to cope well in higher education as well as in our multicultural, dynamic contemporary society.

6th formers... the world awaits you!

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Histon and Impington Youth Committee

hi Youth Noticeboard Become a Community Companion and help build relationships across the generationsA tailor made course offering a basic level of knowledge, understanding and learning to become a companion to an older person.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance; Basic First Aid and Basic Food Hygiene Certificates; and a portfolio of work.

Young people will be offered the opportunity to befriend an older person in a variety of settings including: serving cream teas on 15th July as part of the village Olympic celebrations; setting up games nights in local care homes; helping older people with their computing needs; and ensuring members of our community feel less isolated.

Starting week commencing Monday 25th April – venue and times to be confirmed

Youth Club Youth Club runs every Monday from 4.00pm-5.15pm at The Community Room on The Recreation Ground.

Open to all young people in years 7, 8 and 9.

We offer a wide variety of activities each week including: sports; cooking; crafts; table tennis; pool; team challenges and the opportunity to meet with friends in a safe and friendly environment.

Admission is free – we just ask you to bring a smile!

Yoga & MindfulnessClasses run each Monday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at The Community Room, Histon & Impington Recreation Ground.

“I like yoga, it helps me sleep at night.”“We do yoga because it relaxes us and we feel good after we have done it.” Why not come along to a class and find out for yourself?

For further information or to book please contact: Pauline on 07985 947328 or email paulineyoga@googlemail.com

Anti-bullying & Self Defence Awareness CourseWe are teaming up with Combat Academy to offer key skills training for young people to learn:

How to protect personal space,

• voice commands,

• awareness of personal surroundings,

• eliminating fear; and

• the theory behind self-defence.

A six week course will be available for £45 per person and will be held in The Community Room at The Recreation Ground.

I want to do this!If you are a young person and have ideas for projects and activities that you would like to see in Histon & Impington then get in touch with Andrea to discuss them.

If you would like to volunteer on one of our projects, please get in touch with Andrea Cramp to discuss this further. youth.worker@hisimp.net

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Adult Learning has continued to be successful in the spring term. We have once again, been delighted to be able to offer our community such a vibrant and varied programme. Our hope is that you will find a course or workshop to excite and engage you whether it is to enhance your current skills, for leisure, mental stimulation, well-being or all of these!

Courses are offered in the daytime, evenings and Saturdays. We offer daytime and evening classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our popular Saturday workshops will be on the 5 March 2016 and 25 June 2016.

We are now in the process of planning our programme for the summer term. The programme will be available and on the college website early July. We hope there is something in our programme that you would like try and we look forward to welcome you to Adult Learning.

If we do not offer a course or workshop that you would like to see in our programme please let us know.

Tracey AbrahamAdult Learning Manager

Please contact the Adult Learning details for course information and to book on courses 01223 200411 or adultlearning@impington.cambs.sch.uk

Spreading the load IVC Parents Staff and Friends Association (PSFA) is a happy band of parents who get together to run initiatives that mutually benefit the College’s staff, students and their parents and carers. So for example, if you have ever bought a drink at the bar at one of IVC’s amazing performing arts events, or bought some second hand school uniform – or a cup of coffee – at parents’ evenings, then it’s because the PSFA has organised it.

But we need more help – lots of it. Currently there are 13 of us on the committee doing all the planning and organising of PSFA events, but some of us, whose children are due to leave the school at the end of year 11, will be leaving soon. We need at least three or four new faces to swell our numbers. We hold just six meetings a year, in the Carnegie Room from 7pm to about 9.00pm on Monday evenings. It’s a light-hearted sociable meeting, and lots of us have made new friends through being on the committee. We would genuinely encourage more parents to get involved and support the school in this way. If you want to know more, please email psfa@impington.cambs.sch.uk or come to the next meeting on Monday 14th March.

If joining the committee is just not possible, then we are also very grateful to those parents who help out at our events. About 30 parents step forward regularly to help and their contribution is invaluable. But we need to spread the workload wider. For example, supporting the bar and front of house at one three-day performing arts event involves 27 volunteers, and each uniform sale involves 6 parent helpers. About 150 parents and carers are on the ‘helpers list’ and we approach them every time we need volunteers. But if we had twice that number on the list, and everyone volunteered just once a year, that would help spread the load. Being on the list commits you to nothing – it just means that we will contact you when we need volunteers. So if you’re not on it already and are willing to go on the list, email our membership secretary, Christina, at wortley6@hotmail.com and she’ll keep you posted.

We look forward to meeting you!

Liz Hill PSFA Chair

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The importance of looking after your body pre and post exercise!

The majority of people will exercise on a daily basis without the thought of putting in any good quality stretching, thus reducing their range of movement increasing the risk of short term and long term injury and restrictions in natural movements of the body. Learning how to move our bodies through dynamic and static positions is of primary importance and comes first before any exercise.

Whatever sort of training you do, you should always make it important to do a good solid warm up and cool-down before and after each and every workout. That includes lifting weights, going to a fitness class, or outdoor exercise. You’ll gain tremendous injury prevention and accelerated recovery benefits.

Recommended mobility exercises for warm-ups and cool- downs are as follows:

Air squats and jumping rope are potent exercises to help you warm up your joints and tissues. Skipping is great for:

• Strengthening your feet• Waking up muscles in both your feet and around your

shoulder joint.• Jump-starting your heart rate and getting the fluids

moving within your body• Heating up the precious soft tissues within your feet and

around your ankles that extend into your calves.

Use your cool-down time to work on your mobility weakness - or you can always hit the reset button with the following:

• Couch stretch• Spider lunge hip rotation• Spending time in a deep squat• Foam roller

Fitness professionals are always available to demonstrate exercises.

Exercise and training is not about the workout alone. It’s also about how you prepare for the workout and how you close it out.

Prepare for pre workout:

warming upEvery time you work out, start with a few minutes of walking to get your blood flowing. Follow that with some dynamic, full body movements, like arm circles, lunges, and burpees. Take two minutes to mobilize any high-priority joints or range of motion issues with a mobility exercise or two.

Post workout:

cooling downDon’t finish your workout at warp 8 and then hit the shower and go straight to work and sit in a recliner chair or finish that late night fitness session and head straight home to sit down or go to sleep. Instead take five minutes of your time to do some good quality static stretching, focusing on the shoulder, hip and ankle joints plus surrounding muscles. Work with golf, tennis ball, foam roller, or other mobilization tools.

Finally...Spend as much of your day as you can drinking fluids and being active rather than sitting. Beware the chair. If you do have to sit, get up and reset yourself with with basic movements to get your body active again, throwing the occasional stretch in when you can.

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What made you want to start a career in the fitness industry?Seeing my personal results after joining I.S.C about 4 years ago, ever since I’ve been incredibly passionate about the industry.

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