Year 10 students should have received a letter about the GCSE fieldtrip to the north Norfolk coast in April 2014. Although some way off, it is essential that reply slips and monies are collected quickly. There is a deadline for deposits (£40) by the 18th October 2013. It would be much appreciated if parents could ensure this money is sent into school by this date. The entire cost of the trip is £140. You may, of course, pay the entire amount in one go if you wish. You may pay in cash, cheque or use the on-line school ParentPay system. Should you require financial assistance, I would urge you to get in touch ASAP.
We have travelled to the Kingswood centre in Overstrand for many years. It is a great place to study coastal environments. The fieldtrip is essential for students as they will use the information collected to write a piece of controlled assessment about how this stretch of coastline is distinctive. As a result of recent changes to the GCSE course, the controlled assessment is now worth 25% of the final grade.
You can find out more information about the centre by clicking here
Monday, 14 October 2013
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Year 8 Geography and History collaborative Local Study
Kenilworth School Geography and History teachers would
like to thank all Year 8 students for their efforts on Friday 12th
July in Lower School hall, producing brilliant display work for the Local
Study. The standard of the work was excellent and judging winners was extremely
difficult. However, we came to a decision and will be awarding a first prize to
two groups from the morning session (tutor groups C-G) and one group from the
afternoon session (tutor groups H-L). There is also a runner up prize for each
session. The winning displays will be shown on boards in Lower School hall for
the rest of the term. Congratulations to everyone, you all worked hard, showed
creativity, teamwork skills and importantly, knowledge of our local area.
Winning students (each will receive a gift vocuher from Amazon - come and collect it at the end of school on Friday)
LUCY JENNINGS (J)
LUCY JENNINGS (J)
ELLIE TOOTH (J)
MEGAN CASTLE (J)
ABI HIRONS (J)
RUBY DONALDSON (L)
AMY MCGOWAN (K)
EMILY BAULCOMBE (G)
EMILY CARLTON (G)
CECILIA LOPEZ (G)
DANIEL WILLIAMS (C)
LUCY COLE (F)
TANYA KAILEY (G)
JASLEEN HEER (G) BECKY DAVY (F)
PAIGE ROSE (F)
LOUISE EDWARDS (F)
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| STUDENTS HARD AT WORK ON FRIDAY 12TH JULY IN LOWER SCHOOL HALL – HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY LOCAL STUDY, LOOKING AT IMPACT OF HS2, SHOPPING IN THE AREA, TOURISM AT THE CASTLE, THE HISTORY OF EDUCATION AND THE CASTLE AND THE GROWTH OF THE TOWN |
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| Examples of the quality work produced by students after just two hours |
Thursday, 11 April 2013
ATTENTION YEAR 11 - important information
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RIVERS & COASTS
NATURAL HAZARDS
So, you must revise these topics and the case studies that go with them carefully. This blog has lots of useful revision tips and links (search for them). The Geography dept page on the school VLE aslo has lots of really useful materials on it.
This website, designed by a teacher in another school, is also an excellent source for revision and you really should visit it
Follow these links to be taken to pages of case studies produced by a Geography teacher called Richard Briggs. They are not the same case studies that you would have studied in your lessons but are good if you have misplaced case study sheets or just some some additional information to revise from.
Rivers and Coasts
Natural Hazards
Economic Development
For those of you who are re-sitting the SDME exam, you should be aware that this time the exam will be on Natural Hazards. The pre-release booklet is available here. Make sure you download a copy and go through it.
GCSE field trip to Norfolk - 29th April to 1st May 2013
We are rapidly approaching the time for the Norfolk Fieldtrip. I will continue to post information up here about the trip as I receive it. At present I cannot tell you about the rooming allocation, but will do so soon. You can prepare by starting conversations with others about who you may wish to share rooms with.
UPDATE: I now have rooming information. Girls need to organise themselves into groups of 4, though there is one room of 6. The Boys dormitories we have been given are quite large this year (ranging from 10 people in a room to 14). If you give me groups of 4-6 I can then put two groups together. Alternatively, if you think you can get enough people together for a whole room then do so and pass either to your class teacher or Mr Spooner as soon as possible, hopefully by the end of the week (19th April)
All food is provided for you, though you will need to have money or a packed lunch for the journey down.
We are due to leave at 9.00am from Upper school on the Monday, so you should be in school at about 8.40am so we can get everything sorted before boarding the bus.
The sort of things you will need to bring are:
Sensible clothing. Layers of clothing are better as they can be taken off or added depending on the weather. The coast can get windy and you should make sure you have enough warm clothing. If you have waterproof clothing that could be useful. Jeans tend not to be the best things to wear as if they get wet they will be uncomfortable.
You will be walking about the coastline, so sensible foootwear is needed. If you have walking boots then bring them.
You should bring toiletries (toothbrush/paste, deodorant, shower gel/soap and a towel etc).
It would be useful if you could take photos, but the school will be providing photos when you return that you can use in your controlled assessment.
If you do take any valuable items then you should be aware that it is at your own risk. The last time we visited the centre there were no locks on dormitory doors.
You should bring pens and pencils.
Remember, that it is vital that you know exactly what is going on during the trip and that you are part of all of the data collection process as you will be examined on these when we return and you will not be given much (if any) help. The 2000 words that you write will be marked and is worth 25% of your final grade.
Ask your teacher if you have any questions.
UPDATE: I now have rooming information. Girls need to organise themselves into groups of 4, though there is one room of 6. The Boys dormitories we have been given are quite large this year (ranging from 10 people in a room to 14). If you give me groups of 4-6 I can then put two groups together. Alternatively, if you think you can get enough people together for a whole room then do so and pass either to your class teacher or Mr Spooner as soon as possible, hopefully by the end of the week (19th April)
All food is provided for you, though you will need to have money or a packed lunch for the journey down.
We are due to leave at 9.00am from Upper school on the Monday, so you should be in school at about 8.40am so we can get everything sorted before boarding the bus.
The sort of things you will need to bring are:
Sensible clothing. Layers of clothing are better as they can be taken off or added depending on the weather. The coast can get windy and you should make sure you have enough warm clothing. If you have waterproof clothing that could be useful. Jeans tend not to be the best things to wear as if they get wet they will be uncomfortable.
You will be walking about the coastline, so sensible foootwear is needed. If you have walking boots then bring them.
You should bring toiletries (toothbrush/paste, deodorant, shower gel/soap and a towel etc).
It would be useful if you could take photos, but the school will be providing photos when you return that you can use in your controlled assessment.
If you do take any valuable items then you should be aware that it is at your own risk. The last time we visited the centre there were no locks on dormitory doors.
You should bring pens and pencils.
Remember, that it is vital that you know exactly what is going on during the trip and that you are part of all of the data collection process as you will be examined on these when we return and you will not be given much (if any) help. The 2000 words that you write will be marked and is worth 25% of your final grade.
Ask your teacher if you have any questions.
Saturday, 17 November 2012
FIELDTRIPS - Norfolk (GCSE) and Cornwall (AS Level)
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| AS trip to Cornwall, Constantine Bay |
The final payment for the GCSE trip is 7th December 2012, though earlier payment would be appreciated.
The A-level trip has a deadline of 30th November 2012 for the initial payment.
If you have misplaced your medical form then you can download one by following this link
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| Year 10 students measuring beach profiles in Norfolk |
Of course, an additional benefit for both trips is the idea of developing independence and the ability to mix and work with others. Building team skills and confidence is an important part of the fieldtrip experience, as well as learning about Geography.
Monday, 22 October 2012
Italian scientists sentenced to prison for failing to predict earthquake accurately!
Six scientists in Italy have been sentenced to prison for manslaughter for failing to properly predict an earthquake that killed 309 people in 2009. Judges in Italy found the men guilty of giving "falsely reassuring" statements before the earthquake. The scientists lawyers insisted that there is no way of accurately predicting earthquakes. The men have been sentenced to 6 years in jail.
It is pretty much impossible to give accurate predictions about earthquakes, so many believe that sentencing the scientists is unfair. It is hoped that the decision will be overturned.
Read the full BBC report here
Can we predict earthquakes?
It is pretty much impossible to give accurate predictions about earthquakes, so many believe that sentencing the scientists is unfair. It is hoped that the decision will be overturned.
Read the full BBC report here
Can we predict earthquakes?
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Ageing population in China
China has experienced rapid economic growth over the past decade or so, but this is jeopardised by an ageing population. This link will take you to a short BBC video report about what is happening in China and the problems they could experience. In 20 years the number of Chinese aged 60+ will double, meaning there will be more retired people in China than the entire population of Western Europe.
What can be done about ageing population? Are there any solutions? Is an ageing population entirely negative, or can we find positives? Where else in the world do we see an ageing of the population and why is this happening?
Click here to read an in depth BBC report on China's ageing population from Sept 20th 2012.
More details on China's ageing population
The economic time bomb - China growing old before it can grow rich? May 2012
What can be done about ageing population? Are there any solutions? Is an ageing population entirely negative, or can we find positives? Where else in the world do we see an ageing of the population and why is this happening?
Click here to read an in depth BBC report on China's ageing population from Sept 20th 2012.
More details on China's ageing population
The economic time bomb - China growing old before it can grow rich? May 2012
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
GCSE fieldtrip to Norfolk - 29th April to 1st May 2013
Year 10 students should, this week, receive a letter about the GCSE fieldtrip to the north Norfolk coast in April 2013. Although some way off, it is essential that reply slips and monies are collected quickly. There is a deadline for deposits (£40) by the 28th September. It would be much appreciated if parents could ensure this money is sent into school by this date. The entire cost of the trip is £140. You may, of course, pay the entire amount in one go if you wish. You may pay in cash, cheque or use the on-line school ParentPay system. Should you require financial assistance, I would urge you to get in touch ASAP.
We have travelled to the Kingswood centre in Overstrand for many years. It is a great place to study coastal environments. The fieldtrip is essential for students as they will use the information collected to write a piece of controlled assessment about how this stretch of coastline is distinctive. As a result of recent changes to the GCSE course, the controlled assessment is now worth 25% of the final grade.
You can find out more information about the centre by clicking here
We have travelled to the Kingswood centre in Overstrand for many years. It is a great place to study coastal environments. The fieldtrip is essential for students as they will use the information collected to write a piece of controlled assessment about how this stretch of coastline is distinctive. As a result of recent changes to the GCSE course, the controlled assessment is now worth 25% of the final grade.
You can find out more information about the centre by clicking here
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