On Tuesday 19th March students in Year 11 took part in a Jack Petchey Workshop which was based on preparing for interviews and CV writing. Important skills such as public speaking, correct body language and presentation skills, all of which are necessary for these real – life interactions were explored.
On Thursday 7th March, The Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation visited Parkside to perform their moving tribute to Daniel Spargo Mabbs in a performance called ‘I love you mum, I promise I won’t die’. The performance started with a history of the foundation and how and why it had been started. Students learned that the foundation was established in order to educate young people on the dangers of drugs.
During the February Enrichment Week students in Year 11 came in to carry out their Rates of Reaction practical session, which is required as part of their Science GCSE. Students successfully investigated the effect of concentration, and recorded their findings. Well done Year 11!
On Wednesday 7th February students at Parkside were treated to a performance of ‘Young Frankenstein’ which was performed by the Performing Arts students from Uxbridge College. The performance was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, well done to the cast for adapting their performance to fit our stage.
Are you a Carer?
Hillingdon have released the attached guide to provide carers with more information on the support available from the Local Authority.
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27th January each year; the same date that the Nazi’s largest death camp, AuschwitzBirkenau, was liberated in 1945. It’s a time for us to remember those who lost their lives and reflect upon the lessons of the past.
Numerous studies have shown that students learn through practical application. Year 9 students were provided with an opportunity to learn the specifics of literacy studies, while showcasing their creativity and acting skills. This was done through enacting chapters of the children’s fiction book ‘Gangsta Granny’ by David Walliams. Students were enthused and thoroughly enjoyed the lesson, they commented on how they are for their next fun filled drama lesson!
Helping you live well this winter
On Wednesday 22nd November, our Head Boy and Girl delivered an informative and engaging presentation on World Children’s Day, which remains us of the right of children. Also, to honour Mary Seacole’s birthday they celebrated her lifetime achievemnets. Well done to Alice and Avar for presenting the assembly.
The Scientific community celebrates two important dates in November; The World Science Day for Peace and Development and Marie Curie’s birthday. At Parkside we celebrated both days in an assembly to highlight the role of artificial intelligence in the peaceful and sustainable development of society and the contribution Marie Curie’s discovery of radioactivity to the developments in nuclear physics and oncology
Monday 23rd through to Friday 27th October was Enrichment week at Parkside. During the course of the week, students arrived into college to take part in a range of Intervention sessions to help support them with their education. Year 11 students were offered booster sessions in preparation for their upcoming trial examinations which take place in November. Support was also offered to those students that are new to the country and may require extra support with accessing the curriculum, due to the language barrier. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and highly productive week for all.
Black History Month is celebrated every year during the month of October, it is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. Students at Parkside were privileged to listen to a live interview with Levi Roots who is a musician, television personality, celebrity chef, author, and businessman
