Login 01823 664201 ABOUT US STUDENTS PARENTS CURRICULUM WELLBEING SAFEGUARDING STAFF CONTACT US VIRTUAL TOUR Year 11 Head of Year 11: Mr D Williams At Court Fields School Year 11 is the result of many years work, our students need to be prepared to work hard, to achieve their desired grades. Students need to strive for high levels of attendance, punctuality and effort as well as becoming independent learners. To this end each student has been given the opportunity, at the beginning of term, to open a personalised Bitesize account online, to guide their revision and after hours study for their subjects. Our students in Year 11 must always try to be positive, feel confident, be respectful to everyone, and give their best effort in all lessons. We realise that it is not always easy to achieve this and so students must make sure that they seek support and guidance from their timetabled subject teachers and tutor if they are facing any challenges or experiencing difficulties. Key Information Form Tutors Form tutors are the first point of contact for any concerns or queries that you may have. The Form tutor will then decide upon the appropriate course of action required. Below is a list of all year 11 Tutors. Should you wish to contact the tutor you can either telephone reception or write a note in your child’s planner. We aim to acknowledge your contact within 24 hours. Revision Tips Revise in 25 – 30 minutes sessions, allowing a 10 – 15 minutes break to allow your brain a rest. Reduce important lesson notes to key points that are easier to revise. Make the revision timetable early! Organisation is a key part of revision. Practice, practice, practice exam style questions! Exam technique – You need to be able to link and apply the knowledge or theory you have learnt to what the question is asking. Meet your deadlines – know when assignments are due in and make the correct amount of time to complete them to a standard you are proud of. Proof read work before a deadline – get draft work to your teacher early for comments and suggestions about how to improve. You could invest in a wall-planner (or devise one of your own). Write all coursework deadlines and exams on it. Create a quiet work space where you will be comfortable and not interrupted The major non-academic item in the calendar for Year 11 students is the Court Fields School Leavers Prom. The prom occurs soon after, or near the end of, the G.C.S.E. exams. Along with the Year 11 students, the Head of Year and Form Tutors there are also many other members of staff who have been invited by the students. Preparations for the school Prom are always a lot of fun and require planning carefully. Remaining time is utilised with assemblies to deliver vital information, advice and guidance as well as our bespoke tutor programme to help students make the correct choices for the next stage of their education. Yr11 Game Art evening Interested in a career in designing the art work behind computer games? Discover the world of Game Art Join us for our free virtual Game Art Careers Evening with Creative Assembly and Climax Studios on Monday 22nd November at 6pm. Don’t miss out on the chance to get vital career advice, learn more about industry-professional software and find out how to get ahead in the games industry. Careers,Yr10,Yr11,Yr9 Interested in going to university? Get the inside info on how to apply and how to make your application stand out! Harper Adams university – how to get into ANY university! https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/2366 University Unwrapped – What is university, who can go, how do I choose a course and apply? Dates: 8th December 2021 Eligibility: 14+ Application Deadline: 30th November 2021 Careers,Yr10,Yr11,Yr9 Speakers for schools upcoming broadcasts WEEK COMMENCING 1st NOVEMBER DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 2nd November 10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award For KS4-5/S4-6 We are delighted to be hosting our first Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award. Alex will be speaking about his journey turning the pain of bullying into a passion and purpose, the impact of bullying on a person’s mental health, how to ensure your school is bully-free and how to help a friend who is being bullied. Click here to register Tues 2nd November 2-2:45pm Work/Life Broadcast: Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, Chair, MindGym and Former CEO of Mitie KS5/S6 Join us for a Work/Life broadcast with Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith. During this broadcast you will learn about Ruby’s career and achievements, how to develop your employability skills and have a successful career. Click here to register Wed 3rd November 10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: A conversation about wellbeing with Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords and Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation For KS4-5/S4-6 We are delighted to be joined by Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords & Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation who will be speaking about the work that they do to support people’s wellbeing. They are both looking forward to answering your questions. Click here to register Advanced registration DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 9th November 10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: Phoebe Barter, Group Brand Management Director, Barclays and Barclaycard For KS3-5/S1-6 We are looking forward to hosting a Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with Phoebe Barter, Group Brand Management Director, Barclays and Barclaycard. As a full-time working mum in the city, maintaining a work/life balance is really important to Phoebe. During this broadcast, you will learn about importance of perseverance and Phoebe’s tips on how to maintain a good work/life balance at school. Click here to register Tues 9th November 2-2:45pm Careers in the tech industry with Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President for EMEA, Facebook For KS4-5/S4-6 Did you enjoy our Predict 21′ Campaign Broadcasts? Do you want to learn even more about working in the tech industry? We are excited to be joined by Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President for EMEA, Facebook! Lady Mendelsohn will be speaking about what excites her most about her career and will be reflecting on the rapid changes taking place in technology and the changing job market. Click here to register Mon 22nd November 10-10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: Paul Farmer, Chief Executive, Mind For KS4-5/S4-6 Join us for a Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with the Chief Executive of Mind! Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Paul will be speaking about his role at Mind and the role that charities like Mind play in society. Click here to register Tues 23rd November 2-3pm Work/Life Broadcast: Jeremy Thomas, Author, Award-winning TV Producer & Mental Health Campaigner For KS4-5/S4-6 What is mental wellbeing and how can we stay mentally healthy and get the best out of life? We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Thomas who will be speaking about his career journey and experiences of dealing with depression. Click here to register HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready You can join without needing an account – Watch how here For full speaker descriptions visit the Broadcast Schedule here Careers,Careers Parents & Students,Yr10,Yr11,Yr9 Army Virtual Events Date Presenting Corps Presentation start time Registration link Additional detail:- Mon 15-Nov Royal Armoured Corps 13:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ec7munjklhqg/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb · Tank Crewman · Household cavalry (includes working with Horses) Tue 16-Nov Intelligence Corps 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eowtdk1c2aus/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb · Intelligence · Operative Linguist Wed 17-Nov Infantry 11.30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e4qnix9cpi1e/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb · Guards · Infantry · Para Thu 18-Nov Musician 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eynoq2u932k5/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb · Musician Thu 18-Nov RESERVE (part time) 18:00 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e9hwzqairijg/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb Mon 22-Nov Army Med Services 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ez8v3flgp2ld/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb · Student/registered nurse · Combat medic technician · Healthcare assistant · Environmental health technician · Biomedical specialist And many more! Thu 25-Nov Royal Engineers 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ep5v91m082ff/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb · Trades e.g. carpenter, bricklayers · Technicians e.g. electrician, plumber · Specialists e.g. surveyor, design draftsman · Geographic specialist Combat specialist Simply click on the link the register for the event and you will be emailed a link to join the event. If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch. Army Careers – Taunton Recruting Group, 35 East Street, Taunton, TA1 3LS DD: 01823 272272 | Mobile: 07547588095 | zoe.blake100@mod.gov.uk Careers,Careers Parents & Students,Yr10,Yr11 Upcoming broadcasts from speakers for schools WEEK COMMENCING 1st NOVEMBER DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 2nd November 10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award For KS4-5/S4-6 We are delighted to be hosting our first Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award. Alex will be speaking about his journey turning the pain of bullying into a passion and purpose, the impact of bullying on a person’s mental health, how to ensure your school is bully-free and how to help a friend who is being bullied. Click here to register Tues 2nd November 2-2:45pm Work/Life Broadcast: Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, Chair, MindGym and Former CEO of Mitie KS5/S6 Join us for a Work/Life broadcast with Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith. During this broadcast you will learn about Ruby’s career and achievements, how to develop your employability skills and have a successful career. Click here to register Wed 3rd November 10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: A conversation about wellbeing with Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords and Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation For KS4-5/S4-6 We are delighted to be joined by Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords & Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation who will be speaking about the work that they do to support people’s wellbeing. They are both looking forward to answering your questions. Click here to register Upcoming talks DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 9th November 10-10:45am Work/Life Broadcast: Phoebe Barter, Group Brand Management Director, Barclays and Barclaycard For KS3-5/S1-6 We are looking forward to hosting a Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with Phoebe Barter, Group Brand Management Director, Barclays and Barclaycard. As a full-time working mum in the city, maintaining a work/life balance is really important to Phoebe. During this broadcast, you will learn about importance of perseverance and Phoebe’s tips on how to maintain a good work/life balance at school. Click here to register Tues 9th November 2-2:45pm Careers in the tech industry with Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President for EMEA, Facebook For KS4-5/S4-6 Did you enjoy our Predict 21′ Campaign Broadcasts? Do you want to learn even more about working in the tech industry? We are excited to be joined by Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President for EMEA, Facebook! Lady Mendelsohn will be speaking about what excites her most about her career and will be reflecting on the rapid changes taking place in technology and the changing job market. Click here to register National Teen Book Club A fantastic opportunity for young people interested in boosting their English grades and/or careers in writing, illustration or publishing. Students can share a reading experience, become a published author in our virtual library, and hear from inspirational leading figures including Candice Carty-Williams (winner of the British Book Awards Book of the Year 2020 for Queenie). This placement runs for five weeks starting on Wednesday 10th November, 3:30-4:30pm. Sign up here to register your school’s place. Week 1 – Nov 10th Tom Palmer (Author) Research Week 2 – Nov 17th Candice Carty-Williams (Author) Structure Week 3 – Nov 24th Eve Ainsworth (Author) Drafting Week 4 – Dec 1st Kate Grove (Art Director) Illustrating Week 5 – Dec 8th Sue Cheung (Author and Illustrator) Q+A Contact ntbc@speakersforschools.org with any questions about the National Teen Book Club. HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready You can join without needing an account – Watch how here For full speaker descriptions visit the Broadcast Schedule here LIVE BROADCASTS LIBRARY & MORE Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here Careers,Yr10,Yr11 Upcoming live careers broadcasts WEEK COMMENCING 11th OCTOBER DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 12th October 10-10:40am Access All Areas Broadcast: Robert Wainwright, CEO, WWA Consultants & Former Chair, POhWER For KS4-5/S4-6 Join us for an Access All Areas broadcast with Robert Wainwright, CEO, WWA Consultants & Former Chair, POhWER. Rob will be speaking about what it means to be an advocate and how we can all ensure that we are empowering others. Click here to register Tues 12th October 2-2:45pm Alison Phillips, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Mirror For KS4-5/S4-6 Are you a budding journalist? Want to find out about what it takes to forge a career in journalism and what senior editors are looking for? Join us for a Broadcast with Alison Phillips, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Mirror. Alison will be sharing her valuable insights into a career in journalism and will be reflecting on her main achievements and the life lessons she has learnt along the way. Click here to register Wed 13th Oct 10-10:40am Access All Areas Broadcast: Paul Maynard, MP, Blackpool North and Cleveleys For KS3-5/S1-6 Join us for an Access All Areas broadcast with Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys. Paul will be discussing his career in politics, how workplaces are becoming more supportive spaces for everyone and he will be sharing his advice on getting into the world of work. Click here to register Wed 13th Oct 2-2:45pm Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive, RSPCA For KS3-5/S1-6 Do you want to learn about what the RSPCA does to help your favourite animals? Maybe you want to find out about what it is like to work for a charity. Join us for a Broadcast with Chris Sherwood. During this broadcast you will learn about the role of the RSPCA and some of the memorable moments that Chris has had whilst working for the charity. Click here to register HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready You can join without needing an account – Watch how here For full speaker descriptions visit the Broadcast Schedule here LIVE BROADCASTS LIBRARY & MORE Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here Careers,Yr10,Yr11 Upcoming careers broadcasts WEEK COMMENCING 4th OCTOBER DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 5th October 10-11am Picture Editor Panel Event with IntoFilm: Christopher Chow, Film and TV Editor, Bridgette Williams, TV comedy editor, Harfun Li, Television Editor, Ruth Antoine, 1st Assistant Editor, Juanita Apanari, Edit Assistant For K3-5/ S1-6 We are excited to bring you another panel event with IntoFilm! This time we will be speaking to our panel of Picture Editors led by Christopher Chow whose latest work includes the best selling interactive film, The Complex, BBC’s Casualty and Sky’s Little Darlings. This is a great opportunity to learn about Film Editing and have your questions answered by our panel! Click here to register Wed 6th October 10-10:45am Celebrating Black Excellence: Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE, Solicitor, Business Leader and Diversity Campaigner For K3-5/ S1-6 Join us for a broadcast with Dr Funke Abimbola MBE! Funke will be speaking about her career and achievements and how we can ensure that we are engaging with Black History Month. Click here to register Thurs 7th October 2-2:40pm Access All Areas Broadcast: Jessica Taylor-Bearman, Author, Artist, Blogger For KS3-5/S1-6 Join us for an Access All Areas Campaign Broadcast! Access All Areas aims to raise awareness around the issue of inclusivity in the workplace for people with disabilities as well as inspiring more young people with disabilities to consider their career ambitions, aim high, and experience the world of work for themselves. We will be speaking to Author, Artist and Blogger, Jessica Taylor-Bearman about her experiences of suffering from a chronic illness and achieving her dream of becoming a best-selling author. Jessica is passionate about empowering young people to follow their dreams no matter the barriers they face. Click here to register Upcoming talks Tues 12th October 10-10:40am Access All Areas Broadcast: Robert Wainwright, CEO, WWA Consultants & Former Chair, POhWER For KS4-5/S4-6 Join us for an Access All Areas broadcast with Robert Wainwright, CEO, WWA Consultants & Former Chair, POhWER. Rob will be speaking about what it means to be an advocate and how we can all ensure that we are empowering others. Click here to register Tues 12th October 2-2:45pm Alison Phillips, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Mirror For KS4-5/S4-6 Are you a budding journalist? Want to find out about what it takes to forge a career in journalism and what senior editors are looking for? Join us for a Broadcast with Alison Phillips, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Mirror. Alison will be sharing her valuable insights into a career in journalism and will be reflecting on her main achievements and the life lessons she has learnt along the way. Click here to register Wed 13th Oct 10-10:40am Access All Areas Broadcast: Paul Maynard, MP, Blackpool North and Cleveleys For KS3-5/S1-6 Join us for an Access All Areas broadcast with Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys. Paul will be discussing his career in politics, how workplaces are becoming more supportive spaces for everyone and he will be sharing his advice on getting into the world of work. Click here to register Writing Competition Here is an opportunity for your 15-18 year old students to make a real difference to their personal statements, and have the opportunity to be published in a book. The Academy of Real Assets (a network of the country’s leading property firms) and The Property Chronicle (a global property magazine) are inviting your students to submit no more than 800 words on: “The town of the future will……” It can be an: essay, blog, poem or story. Careers,Yr10,Yr11,Yr9 Upcoming Live broadcasts WEEK COMMENCING 4th OCTOBER DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 5th October 10-11am Picture Editor Panel Event with IntoFilm: Christopher Chow, Film and TV Editor, Bridgette Williams, TV comedy editor, Harfun Li, Television Editor, Ruth Antoine, 1st Assistant Editor, Juanita Apanari, Edit Assistant For K3-5/ S1-6 We are excited to bring you another panel event with IntoFilm! This time we will be speaking to our panel of Picture Editors led by Christopher Chow whose latest work includes the best selling interactive film, The Complex, BBC’s Casualty and Sky’s Little Darlings. This is a great opportunity to learn about Film Editing and have your questions answered by our panel! Click here to register Wed 6th October 10-10:45am Celebrating Black Excellence: Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE, Solicitor, Business Leader and Diversity Campaigner For K3-5/ S1-6 Join us for a broadcast with Dr Funke Abimbola MBE! Funke will be speaking about her career and achievements and how we can ensure that we are engaging with Black History Month. Click here to register Thurs 7th October 2-2:40pm Access All Areas Broadcast: Jessica Taylor-Bearman, Author, Artist, Blogger For KS3-5/S1-6 Join us for an Access All Areas Campaign Broadcast! Access All Areas aims to raise awareness around the issue of inclusivity in the workplace for people with disabilities as well as inspiring more young people with disabilities to consider their career ambitions, aim high, and experience the world of work for themselves. We will be speaking to Author, Artist and Blogger, Jessica Taylor-Bearman about her experiences of suffering from a chronic illness and achieving her dream of becoming a best-selling author. Jessica is passionate about empowering young people to follow their dreams no matter the barriers they face. Click here to register Tues 12th October 10-10:40am Access All Areas Broadcast: Robert Wainwright, CEO, WWA Consultants & Former Chair, POhWER For KS4-5/S4-6 Join us for an Access All Areas broadcast with Robert Wainwright, CEO, WWA Consultants & Former Chair, POhWER. Rob will be speaking about what it means to be an advocate and how we can all ensure that we are empowering others. Click here to register HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready You can join without needing an account – Watch how here For full speaker descriptions visit the Broadcast Schedule here LIVE BROADCASTS LIBRARY & MORE Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here Careers,Yr10,Yr11,Yr9 Latest Army Insights Date Day Talk Name Time Talk Registration Link Extra Detail 20-July Tues Army Medical Services – Nursing event 18:00 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ew0ezq67lokv/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb Student nurse Qualified nurse 21-July Weds Royal Artillery 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ef3cgppq3r78/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb Gunner Crewman which focuses on using weaponry systems. Also covers the ceremonial horse based role ‘ceremonial gunner’ within Kings Troop 21-July Weds Virtual Harrogate Open Day 18:00 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e9baedcjmpmf/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb For candidates and parents/guardians to learn more about the Army foundation college 23-July Fri Meet A Serving Soldier 13:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/egxek4lbjqld/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb 27-July Tues Intelligence 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ervlzbnvtgaq/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb Intelligence Operative Linguist 28-July Weds Army Air Corps 13:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ebjm4s9srhlv/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb Aviation ground crew & communications 29-July Thurs Musician 11:30 https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eb9ptbaiw7q1/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb Careers,Yr10,Yr11,Yr9 Year 11 Leavers’ Hoodies The Year 11 leavers’ hoodies will be available to purchase in a range of colours with the school logo on the front and a leavers’ design on the back. As part of our system of allowing Year 11 to earn privileges, they will have the opportunity to wear their hoodies in school, instead of their black jumper/blazer. The cost will be £19.80. If you would like to purchase a hoodie, please can you forward all money and details of size, colour and name to the school finance office before Friday 19th March 2021. Mrs Matthews has agreed that, as part of their privileges, for the first time students will be able to wear hoodies in school after the February Half Term. This will, of course be dependent on them sustaining the improvements that we have seen recently in behaviour, attitude and effort. Please note that students will be expected to wear a school shirt and tie underneath their hoody. 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