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VOL 10 Summer 2013

We focus on Literacy across the school

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Encouragement, Progression, Achievement

Everywhere reading

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ONCE again, we celebrate the achievements and innovation of our students which, as always, are supported by the enthusiasm and dedication of staff, parents and carers.

This issue represents in part, the many reasons why I am proud to be Headteacher of Titus Salt School. I enjoy finding out about the next great idea

our students and staff are involved in, which contribute to the richness and diversity of our community.

There is so much more that could be included, and it is important that everyone knows that their contribution to learning and the life of the school is valued.

Ian Morrel, Headteacher

FOR the second consecutive year, every Year 11

student who left school in the summer went on

to secure a place in either the Sixth Form,

college, employment or training. In fact, we are

the only secondary school in Bradford to have

achieved this.Simon Hawkins, Deputy Headteacher, said: “We

continue to work with Year 11 students after they

have left us. Our Further Support Programme

offers coaching and careers advice and ensures

that each student is able to progress into

education, employment or training.”Simon Hawkins

SINCE September, Titus Salt School has been developing its partnership work with Shipley College.

Working closely with the Council as part of its wider strategy for developing education and business links, we are creating an employer and education partnership that develops an exceptional vocational education offer for young people interested in a career in business – whether in specialised business services or broader entrepreneurship.

At present, we are piloting paid work experience placements for a number of our Business and IT Post-16 students, which is proving hugely successful with both students and business partners.

Ben Ashworth, in Year 13, said: “This is a great opportunity to get experience in a real business working environment. It allows me to put all the theory I have learned into practice.”

Keep an eye on our school website for further news and developments.

Richard Foster

AFTER missing the London Marathon through injury, I was pleased to be offered a place in the New York Marathon. Unfortunately, it was not to be as Hurricane Sandy meant that the marathon had to be cancelled.

However, I wanted to return home having done something positive, so I went to New Dorp on Staten Island to help with the recovery. Along with local volunteers, I cleared houses and gardens that had been destroyed by the hurricane. It was a humbling, yet inspiring experience, and one I will never forget.

A big thank you to all the staff, students and parents who helped me to raise more than £4,000 for Sue Ryder Care.

James Russell

IN February, audiences accompanied Dorothy, Toto and friends on a journey along the Yellow Brick Road, as Titus Salt Youth Theatre staged The Wizard of Oz.

Much amusement was provided by Auntie Em and the Wicked Witch, and hapless duo Witchit and Wotchit as they pursued Dorothy for the magical ruby slippers.

With a chorus of friendly Munchkins and Emerald City folks, ‘The Merry Old Land of Oz’ provided plenty of thrills and spills!

Cheryl Gaukroger

THE past 12 months have been particularly successful for our Duke of Edinburgh programme.

Last summer, 43 Year 10 students completed their Bronze expedition in Nidderdale and 18 Year 12 and 13 students passed their gruelling four-day expedition in the Lake District.

This has inspired younger students, and now more than 60 students in Year 10 are working towards their Bronze Award and 25 Year 12 students are planning their Gold expeditions later this summer.

The school’s unit is now one of the biggest in Bradford.

Greg Trusselle

Students from Amandus-Abendroth-Gymnasium, a school in Germany, have been working with Titus Salt School students on a two-year project to produce their own animated film. Exchange visits to both schools gave students the opportunity to learn more

about the language, culture and history of their host families, and incorporate this into their film.

With the help of professional animator David Bunting, this was premiered at the National Media Museum in March.

Rachel Wilson

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A brighter future beyond school

Business partners

Marathon achievement

Off to see the Wizard

Wider horizons

Art of animation

Dorothy and friends: Ellie Weedon, Year 9, Faye Clark, Year 11, Jess Varney, Year 12, Rachael Sampson, Year 11 and Arian Bradley, Year 8

Picking up the pieces: James Russell.

Expeditionary force: Haaris Ajaz, Sam Scott and Mark Edwards Year 12

DURING the autumn term, around 30 Year 7 students took part in Interfaith Day.The highlight of the day was meeting members of the local community who represented different belief systems including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,Christianity and Humanism.

Hayley Bennett

Faith in focusPride in our achievements: Headteacher Ian Morrel with Cairn Spencer and Kurtis Wright Year 7

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TITUS Salt School places huge importance on reading. As such, it is a pleasure to see students indulging in the wide range of reading resources that the school has to offer. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, from a book or a screen, for enjoyment or necessity, students at this school read!

It’s not just confined to the LRC or the English classroom, students can regularly be seen reading in more unusual places around school too!

Alan Dunne

STUDENTS have been working with Flipcams to develop their oracy, communication and questioning skills in a variety of subjects.

Flipcams are simple to use and give students the opportunity to instantly analyse, for example, a classroom presentation or a sporting event.

James Russell

OUR annual ‘Join In, Join Up’ scheme, which is designed to encourage as many students as possible to use the free resources that public libraries have to offer, has been a great success.

As an example of how easy it is to take part, Josh Halsall from Shipley Library came into school to issue library cards to students in Year 7.

Chrissie Hunter

WORDS are a powerful tool. Being

proficient in using words will

enhance opportunities throughout

school and later life.

As such, the English and

Humanities Faculties have teamed

up to launch a new programme

aimed at improving literacy skills

among students in Years 7 and 8.

Knowing About the Power of

Words (KAPOW) gives students

the opportunity to complete

activities in their English and

Humanities lessons, which are

aimed at developing their language

skills alongside their knowledge of

the subject.Alan Dunne

Literacy and Oracy are key priorities for our school this year… Oracy

Free for all!

Reading matters

Total recall

The power of words

Swapping stories: Sophie

Jolly, Josh Boyes and

Kirsty Barnes Year 8

For the record: Jake Taylor, Javaria Khan, Ayush Sunil, Millie Kelly and Eve Southcott, Year 7

Literacyand writ large

On board: Amman Zia, Alex Butler, Maria Khan and Aleksandra Pierscinsca, Year 7

A SCHEME encouraging students

and staff to bring their used books

into school to be recycled is proving

very successful.

Through the Re(ad) Cycle scheme,

we have received more than 400

books so far, and some have been

made into reading boxes for Year 8

forms. In addition, we have added

some to the LRC and used some for

special literacy projects.

Students receive a ‘green’ merit

stamp for each book they put in the

Re(ad) Cycle bin.Chrissie Hunter

Scheme opens a new chapter

WE know that if we can help students to develop their literacy and oracy skills, they are more likely to be able to access the curriculum, develop their learning and make progress.

On these pages, you will see some of the ways we enhance Literacy and Oracy across school.

Simon Hawkins

The skills to succeed

Bethany Christensen and Joe Blackburn, Year 8

Jacob Shaw and Levi Henderson-Lee, Year 7

Kieran Nar, Year 11 Rose Godsman, Daisy Benson, Daneka Thomas

and Molly Brabiner, Year 9

STUDENTS at TSS commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day earlier this term to develop further community cohesion and tolerance.

One of the most poignant moments was Amber Khan’s delivery of a reading to a full staffroom. Through assemblies, planned and delivered by Sixth Form students Katie Moncaster and Hannah Minshull, students were also given the opportunity to reflect upon the events of the past.

Danielle Fielding

In remembrance

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CHANGE for Change is a successful student

initiative raising awareness of poverty.

By collecting loose change (nothing greater

than a 5p coin), we can help to make a positive

difference to the lives of disadvantaged people

around the world. Just a few pence can go a

long way to improving the living conditions of

those in need.Founder member Josh Parkinson said:

“Change for Change has been a thoroughly

rewarding experience. It is amazing how much

difference a few pence can make.”Richard Roebuck

DURING Healthy Schools Fortnight in March, staff encouraged students to eat healthy foods by rewarding them with stamps.

Students were then entered into a draw to win a top prize of a £50 voucher. Sophie Elliot won the competition and received a £50 ‘Love to Shop’ voucher. One student said “I realised that being healthy can be fun as well as good for me!”

Corrina Newell

BRITISH track cycling champion Bryan Steel visited TSS to launch the ‘Be the Best You Can Be’ programme. The programme will help students to set goals, plan their future and understand how to be successful.

After an excellent presentation,

during which the Olympic Bronze and Silver medallist talked about his own success story, Bryan visited all Year 7 Open Minds lessons.

We look forward to welcoming Bryan back to TSS to celebrate our students’ successes in June.

Stuart Green

AFTER being accepted for the Cambridge Shadowing

Scheme, I visited Cambridge University in January, and

stayed in Selwyn College.

As soon as I arrived, Cambridge captured my imagination,

with its beautiful scenery and quaint colleges that made

you feel a part of Harry Potter. We had a meal at St John’s

College the first night, and the food was sensational!

My days there were jam-packed with activities, which

gave me the opportunity to grasp a real sense of Cambridge

life – from European History lectures to punting on the river.

Cambridge’s entrancing culture exceeded my expectations.

I didn’t want to leave!

Olivia Jones, Ramona Barrow, Chloe Peel and Tom

Walker were also accepted for the scheme. All agreed that

Cambridge University was one of the best opportunities

they have experienced.Jodie Price, Year 12

STEPH Parish and I decided to support our new charity, Epilepsy Action, by taking part in the 5K Reindeer Stampede last December.

Sporting our antlers, we arrived at Roberts Park in good time, raring to go. The race wasn’t easy, but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Nick Pollard, Year 12

IN December, the Art department gave Year 9 students the opportunity to take part in a Gifted & Talented workshop.

The students spent a day completing a silk painting project, enabling them to broaden their skills in readiness for GCSE level next year. All students said the day was worthwhile and helped them to develop their artistic skills.

Jen Dewhirst

YEAR 10 GCSE Art students recently visited The Hepworth Wakefield art gallery.

The students took part in a printmaking workshop and were given

the opportunity to study first-hand sources to complete sketchbook work, which will count towards their GCSE coursework grade.

Jen Dewhirst

Cash combats poverty

Healthy rewards

Cambridge bound

Charity stampede

Students draw on their skills

Hands-on experience

All change! Molly Brabiner, Year 9, Josh Parkinson, Year 11, Gabrielle Popadenis, Year 9 and Harry Rushworth, Year 11

Food for thought: Alistair Holland, Year 8, Kaitlin Williams, Year 9 and Josh Barrett, Year 7

Olympic medallist: Bryan Steel with Year 7 students Yakshina Mistry and Matthew Clavin

Artistic inspiration: Exhibits at The Hepworth Wakefield

Racing ahead: Nick Pollard and Steph Parish

Gifted & Talented: Francesca Li, Laura Oxtoby and Bradley Lount

Hallowed halls: Selwyn College, Cambridge

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AFTER beating the competition in the North Bradford Sports Hall Athletics event, a team of Year 7 girls from TSS went on to compete in the Bradford Finals. Each girl competed in a track and field event, with the whole team coming together for the relays. As the top team in Bradford, the team took part in the county event in March and did a great job representing the school. Congratulations to Rhea Southcott, Eve Southcott, Beth Ahmed, Lauren Green, Charlotte Ingram, Kayleigh Briggs and Chloe Brannan.

Nat Kerray

THIS year, the girls’ football squad announced their arrival on the competitive scene in style.

So far, 19 girls across Years 7-10 have represented

the school in tournaments organised by Bradford City and the Bradford Secondary Schools Sports Association (BSSSA).

Tom Rooks

SINCE the beginning of the academic year, TSS has hosted a variety of sporting events for our local feeder primary schools.

For eight weeks, Titus Salt School Young Leaders helped to deliver the annual football league for Key Stage 2 boys and girls.

Meanwhile, the U9 and U11 Sportshall Athletics competitions were well attended, with Crossflatts Primary and Baildon C of E Primary being the eventual winners.

A Sportability morning in February also provided an opportunity for the children to try a variety of disability sports, from curling to boccia.

Madeline Parfitt

AS part of the RFU All School Programme, four Year 8 students were given the opportunity to design the school’s rugby top.

The boys took part in a workshop that addressed the importance of shirt colour and what certain

shirts meant. The final design will be made by Canterbury and worn by our rugby team next season.

The four shirt designers were Oliver Williams, Stephen Beckett, Daniel Baildon and Zack Orrell.

Primary focus on sport

Rugby shirt rocks!Girl power!

Athletic achievement

Fun and games: Georgia, Year 5,

from Baildon CE

Nat Kerray

Daniel Baildon, Oliver Williams and Zack Orrell

Kayleigh Briggs, Beth Ahmed, Eve Southcott, Charlotte Ingram and Rhea Southcott