I've been working on revision for our year 11 students. Following on from conversations with Dr. Wilkinson and lots of tips on software to use i've managed to create this.
Saturday, 5 April 2008
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Working in the SMLC with parents and their children
Having just spent part of the Easter holidays, working in the Science and Maths Centre with Laura Highfield and Tracy, with the parents and children from Sundridge Children's Centre an our local community. We have been ovewhelmed at the great responses for using IT to bring all parties together in a fun and stimulating environment. The children took many photos of their enjoyment through their time at the centre and we have displayed them on a new window for all to have a look at. The children and parents were involved in making cards, bookmarks, leaflets, flyers, party invitations and many other computer based activities, some of whom had never even been near computer before. It always amazes me at how quickly the youngest of children 'get' IT and use it to make some incredible designs and have new ideas of how to get the best out of the technology. This project is an ongoing one, which supports Great Barr School's Science Specialism and is one I particularly enjoy being involved with! In my role as Assistant Manager of the SMLC I have been fortunate to work with many of our community partners and have enjoyed the benefits that they bring to our pupils, both in inreach and outreach activities and projects. The variety to my job is such that, I have developed new ways of helping the teaching and learning, for both our pupils and those of our feeder schools. It's great to share good practise with colleagues, to get the very best for all who come to visit the SMLC and the wider school community.
Working in the SMLC with parents and their children
Having just spent part of the Easter holidays, working in the Science and Maths Centre with Laura Highfield and Tracy, with the parents and children from Sundridge Children's Centre an our local community. We have been ovewhelmed at the great responses for using IT to bring all parties together in a fun and stimulating environment. The children took many photos of their enjoyment through their time at the centre and we have displayed them on a new window for all to have a look at. The children and parents were involved in making cards, bookmarks, leaflets, flyers, party invitations and many other computer based activities, some of whom had never even been near computer before. It always amazes me at how quickly the youngest of children 'get' IT and use it to make some incredible designs and have new ideas of how to get the best out of the technology. This project is an ongoing one, which supports Great Barr School's Science Specialism and is one I particularly enjoy being involved with! In my role as Assistant Manager of the SMLC I have been fortunate to work with many of our community partners and have enjoyed the benefits that they bring to our pupils, both in inreach and outreach activities and projects. The variety to my job is such that, I have developed new ways of helping the teaching and learning, for both our pupils and those of our feeder schools. It's great to share good practise with colleagues, to get the very best for all who come to visit the SMLC and the wider school community.
Friday, 28 March 2008
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Learning Environment
Isn't Science looking good!
I believe that in order to create a purposeful learning atmosphere the learning environment needs to be clean, inviting and stimulating - with this in place appropriate behaviour by students is more likely. So many of the labs are looking good - and the students really appreciate this.
The displays in the corridors look awesome, thanks to Tracy and the other technicians - we're starting to look like a science college!
I believe that in order to create a purposeful learning atmosphere the learning environment needs to be clean, inviting and stimulating - with this in place appropriate behaviour by students is more likely. So many of the labs are looking good - and the students really appreciate this.
The displays in the corridors look awesome, thanks to Tracy and the other technicians - we're starting to look like a science college!
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Primary School Masterclasses in the SMLC
Work with our four partner primary schools is a very special activity for us. Our aim is to enhance childrens experience of science and feedback from these schools has been very positive.
Some of the science subjects we cover are: - Gases around us, Earth Sun and Moon, Changing State, Life Cycles,Changing Sounds, Keeping Healthy, Forces, Sustainability, Rocks and the rock cycle, Habitats, Light and Microbes.
This gives children at the primary schools access to equipment and resources they would not normally have.
The video below is a selection of photos from these classes.
Some of the science subjects we cover are: - Gases around us, Earth Sun and Moon, Changing State, Life Cycles,Changing Sounds, Keeping Healthy, Forces, Sustainability, Rocks and the rock cycle, Habitats, Light and Microbes.
This gives children at the primary schools access to equipment and resources they would not normally have.
The video below is a selection of photos from these classes.
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Welcome,
This Blog has been created for Great Barr School and everything that relates to Specialist Status for Science and Maths, whole school and our community.
By using this form of communication, it is hoped that staff, pupils and community stakeholders can add anything and everything that they feel adds to the diversity of Specialist Status.
If you feel its relevant and of interest, then please go ahead and add the details/pictures/quotes/movies etc etc.
Each term we hope to take samples from the blog and create a hard copy newsletter representing Great Barr School and Specialist Status to give to specific year groups of pupils.
So go ahead and start Blogging...........A.Williams - Director of Specialism
This Blog has been created for Great Barr School and everything that relates to Specialist Status for Science and Maths, whole school and our community.
By using this form of communication, it is hoped that staff, pupils and community stakeholders can add anything and everything that they feel adds to the diversity of Specialist Status.
If you feel its relevant and of interest, then please go ahead and add the details/pictures/quotes/movies etc etc.
Each term we hope to take samples from the blog and create a hard copy newsletter representing Great Barr School and Specialist Status to give to specific year groups of pupils.
So go ahead and start Blogging...........A.Williams - Director of Specialism
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