Enterprising Newcastle - School Business Awards 2013

Successful night for All Saints College

Students from Yr 11 and Yr 12 marked the end of the year in style last night, by picking up two awards at the Enterprise Newcastle - School Business Awards.

The Enterprising Newcastle School Business Awards recognises the achievements of those who have engaged in Enterprise events over the past calendar year.

The Yr 11 Olympade team picked up the "Healthy Contribution Award" which was sponsored by the Newcastle United Foundation. Jermaine Havrey, Sarah Ormston, Rachel Curry, Thomas Scrivens, Daniel Rodden, Chris Wake and Shannon Allman worked really hard on the idea and truly deserved the recognition they achieved.

All Saints students Georgia Scott, Jade Shilling & Lucy O'Brien were also rewarded for their efforts on the Bubble Challenge from Denise Robertson MBE who is the Patron of the Bubble Foundation. The total amount raised by schools across Newcastle was over £13,500 which is a massive achievement by all pupils.

Finally the award for "Enterprising Student of 2012-2013" was awarded to our very own Jermaine Havrey. This is an amazing achievement which marks a very successful 5 years at All Saints. Jermaine has always had a keen interest in Business and has displayed a vast array of Enterprise Skills over the past two years during his studies. Jermaine hopes to go onto university to study Business and I have no doubt he will be a success in whatever path he decides to follow.

Well done to all involved and thank you for your excellent contributions.





NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

15 year 9 students have been working with NUFC this week. The two day course with 1 day held at St James Park will count towards a Level 1 Qualification in Employability Skills.

Students were faced with the following tasks:

Problem Solving at Work
Understanding Personal Finance
Job & Training Search Skills

Well done to all students involved.

Laugh in the Face of Exams

Tree of Knowledge returned to ASC, in the last week of term. Yr 11 students spent 2 hours with TOK discussing exam strategies and ways in which to deal with stress and revision. As always the session was very positive with students leaving feeling positive and enthusiastic about the upcoming examinations.

Feedback from Students:

"I really enjoyed the TOK because it was hilarious and I learnt in a fun way!"
"Made me feel much better about my future and chances in the exams!"
"Not the average school visitor!"
"It made me think about thing's differently - it will help (I hope)!"
"Fantastic!"

Update from World Studies

Remembering the First World War

35 Year 10 and 11 students recently visited the First World War Battlefields of Belgium. Over a long weekend in March, the students learnt about the war in museums and at the sites of battles. They even walked through some of the trenches where Hitler had fought as an ordinary soldier nearly 100 years ago. The students also took parts in acts of remembrance at both the German and British cemeteries. The students were a real credit to the college and their community. Their respectful attitude at the cemeteries greatly impressed the staff who accompanied them.

Race to the skies

GCSE History students have been learning about the economic boom in the USA in the 1920s. As part of their revision the students have been competing to build their own 1920s skyscraper. Just like in the 1920s the prizes go to the tallest and the most eye catching!

 

Exploding volcanoes

Students in Year 7 have been investigating volcanoes as part of their World Studies lessons. The students learnt about life in the Roman city of Pompeii that was destroyed by a volcano. They also looked at the different types of volcanoes around the world and the different threats and opportunities they present. However, the highlight of the lessons involved the students building and exploding their own volcanoes. The World Studies department would like to thay Miss Cole for her help in building the towering volcanoes!

Media Experience



Finished Magazine!



The editing process begins!

Yr 13 Business studies, continued the excellent work they have been doing in their Retail Unit this week, by visiting the Newcastle Chronicle offices.



Students were tasked with designing & editing a magazine covering aspects of the Retail specification. Students used industry software which is used everyday to produce the magazines which appear in your daily newspaper.

The day was a huge success and showcased the skills of the students. Well done to all involved.  







CLC Game Design

Adding code into the Game

Yr 9 were introduced to the world of Game Design this week, when they visited the City Learning Centre in Newcastle.

Students were given the task of designing a platform game which included writing code and designing levels and rewards for the characters in the game. Staff at the CLC were amazed at the progress made during the day and stated that the amount of work covered in one session was very rare for a group of students in Yr 9.

Well done to all students involved in the session, I hope you enjoyed the day as much as Mr. Wood and Mrs Morris.

Comic Relief 2013

So far we have raised a grand total of £983.69 for Comic Relief broken down as:

Harlem Shake £141.94

Connor Clarke £89.00

7MSE £5.00

Bucket 1 - £247.88

Bucket 2 - £280.61

Lesley Amos & Y8 - £136.86

Tea Party DKE - £51.65

Carrie-Anne Devlin - £30.75

Thank you for all your help and support with this.

RETAIL GOLD

Yr 13 Business Studies have been busy recently, mixing their Coursework with the world of work. As part of Unit 29 students have been finding out about the Retail Industry and spent a week working with Next, Debenhams and M&S. The idea is to put classroom theory into practice by giving students the opportunity to learn whilst working.

Feedback from participating stores has been very encouraging with Robert Robinson even encouraged to apply for a Trainee Management Position at M&S after his studies. Students will all attend an awards ceremony later in the year to celebrate their success in the project.

Well done to all Yr 13 involved in the project!!

UK Bubble Foundation

Students from All Saints College, visited the RVI today to help launch the UK Bubble Foundation Charity Event. Students from the college were greeted by staff who thanked the college for the fantastic £566 which was raised from the Christmas Fayre. Students were given the showbiz treatment throughout the event as they were pictured for the local press and also interviewed for the local news. Big thanks to John Lee, Jermaine Havrey, Adam Campbell, Stephen Mills & Lee Telfer for representing the college.

For more information on the event please visit:

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/communities/walker/2013/02/02/tv-agony-aunt-denise-robertson-s-support-for-unit-72703-32732470/

SPANISH DAY @ NUFC

Students spent the day working with Ms Brenes Vela at St James park last term. The task was for Yr 7&8s to produce a "Welcome to Newcastle Guide" / "Bienvenido a Newcastle" for a new Spanish striker. Students were given all instructions in Spanish and weren't allowed to use any English words throughout the day when on task.

Completed Welcome Guides are with Ms Brenes Vela and will be on display very soon.

Upcoming Events

Watch out for more details on upcoming Enterprise Events:

 

FRI 25TH JAN - NUFC KS3 LANGUAGE DAY @ ST JAMES PARK

FRI 1ST FEB - UK BUBBLE FOUNDATION TV LAUNCH

THURS 7TH & FRI 8TH FEB - YOUNG LEADERS NUFC ENTERPRISE EVENT

MON 11TH - THURS 14TH FEB - YR 13 BUSINESS STUDENTS RETAIL GOLD PROGRAMME

 

For more info contact Mr. D. Wood

ASC Christmas Fair

 
Before Christmas all staff and students had a day off timetable to get into the festive spirit and raise money for the UK Bubble Foundation. With a range of activities, games and food on offer through the day plus the ASC Show the day was enjoyed by all. The gate was opened to the local community with 50+ guests helping create a fantastic atmosphere! Guests were also treated to a Christmas meal courtesy of the college restaurant. The total figure raised on the day was a massive £642.45, which will go a long way in helping children of the North East. Thanks to everybody who took part in the day and helped make it one to remember!

For more information on the Bubble Foundation visit: www.bubblefoundation.org.uk

Toon Times

On Friday 23rd November, Year 9 students from All Saints college went on a journey into Newcastle United's history. The students sorted artefacts from the clubs archives into a living timeline of the club's past. It was an amazing opportunity to get hands on with the past. From wooden studs that were nailed to boots, to a Premiership shirt worn by Les Ferdinand, it was interesting to see how much has changed in the game. However, as we excitedly enjoyed our tour around the stadium, it became clear that young people's passion for the Magpies is one thing that has not changed.

Big Ideas

 Yr 9 Students spent two days with Big Ideas at Sunderland last week.

The task was to create a new brand of chocolate bar which would be sold over the Christmas period.

Students worked in small teams over two days on a number of tasks which ended in a professional sales pitch.

After a gruelling two days of competiton the winners were Laighton Charlton, Paul Todd, David Gregg & Lee Telfer.

Well done to all students involved.

Determination Awards for October

A massive well done to the below students who have all been nominated by Subject areas & Yr teams for the determination they have shown throughout October.

 

D&T	Chloe Gregson Yr 10
English	Tiffany Alder
MATHS	Jay Rowntree Yr 8
World Studies	Amber Wilson Yr 10
Business	Gavin Harris Yr 12
ICT	Shanie Wills Yr 11
C.L.T	Paul Todd Yr 9
Life skills	Robert Cooper
Expressive Arts	Mickile Geleta Yr 8
Yr 9	Lewis Ruddick
Yr 10	Nathan Nicholson
Yr 11	Jermaine Havrey
Sixth Form	Daniel Wright

ASC Christmas Fair

Christmas starts early at All Saints and with the introduction of the ASC Fair on Tuesday 18th December, this year is going to be a little extra special.

Students, parents, careers & the public will be given the opportunity to visit our stalls and pick up any last minute Christmas bargains or even just a mince pie! We will also be holding a raffle with fantastic prize's on offer with guests also being treated to live singing throughout the day by the college choir.

All proceeds from the day will go the the UK Bubble Foundation:

http://www.bubblefoundation.org.uk

Olympic Star visits College

Please find attached a few pictures of Nick Gilligham and his Silver and Bronze medals. Nick was fantastic with our 6th form students and has also very kindly provided ASC with:

A special offer you have been granted a month long free trial license. This will give you full access to all the facilities of the site so you can create your own Race Analyses and even your own Technique analyses. So start taking videos of yourself, load them into your C:\SwimOptimumVideos folder, and learn more about the way you swim!

Any students interested must see Mr. Monaghan for login details.

Nick Gillingham - The SwimOptimum Team

Premier League Challenge

"Not a bad view from our Private Box"

A massive well done to Courtney, Chris, Lee, Ellie & Ryan who were selected to represent NUFC in the recent Premier League Enterprise Challenge. Not only did the group beat off competition for fellow ASC students, they beat entrants from ALL schools in Newcastle.

The students spent time with the NUFC foundation at college to prepare for the final and arrived at St James Park (yes I am allowed to call it that) yesterday hoping to win an all expenses paid trip to London for the final of the Premier League Challenge.

 

"Photo opportunity with Local MP Catherine McKinnell"



The challenge tackled by the students was to suggest ways to improve the match day experience for fans at St James Park.

 

Unfortunately only 3 teams out of 10 could be chosen for the final and on the day, the group just missed out to students from Man City, Middlesbrough & Liverpool. The commitment and energy shown throughout the day by the students was outstanding and they represented the college fantastically well throughout the day.



"New signings get a grilling from the Press"

On the day students, had to give a 5 minute presentation in front of approximately 200 guests and also fielded questions from the judging panel which included Premier League & NUFC directors. Students were commended for their presentation with the judges reserving special praise for their attention to detail and creativity. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students for their efforts and attitude throughout the challenge.



"The group pictured with NUFC Legend Bobby Moncour"



"Pitch side"



 





 









All Saints Pop Up Restaurant

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Our students will be running their own pop up restaurant in the week commencing the 15th October 2012.

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The aim is to give students the chance to experience working in a kitchen environment. The service will be available to all staff and 6th form.

What's available?

1. Homemade broccoli and stilton soup with homemade bread
2. Selection of omelettes cooked to order served with salad & new potatoes
3. Selection of mezzalunas & begels
4. Homemade scones and light cakes
5. Selection of Panini's

To make the week a great success, It would be greatly appreciated if all staff could pop into Lorenzo's during the week and make a purchase.

Communication Awards for September

Well done to the below students, who were nominated by Curriculum and Yr Teams for displaying excellent communication skills throughout September.

 

D&T	James Wilkinson
English	Chloe Black
Maths	Victoria Mccoy
World Studies	Francesca Townsley
Business	Jessica Sisson
ICT	Terry King
C.L.T	Shannon Watts
P.E	Lewis Ruddick
Life skills	Courtney Robson
Expressive Arts	Ricky McCoy
Science	Nathan Henry
Alternative	Chloe Mccoy
Yr 7	Rudolf Pompa
Yr 8	Tegan Mills
Yr 9	Tom Walton
Yr 10	Aftab Ahmed
Yr 11	Kane Selkirk
Sixth Form	Asfeen Akthar

Jump in the Pool!

6th Form Sport students will soon be working with Nick Gillingham (MBE) as part of their BTEC Course. Nick is a former Team GB swimmer, who participated in three consecutive Summer Olympics, winning Silver at Seoul 1988 & Bronze at Barcelona 1992 in the 200 metre Breaststroke.

Nick who now runs a Swim Academy, will be delivering a session on Friday 5th Oct. During the session, students will complete a race & technique analysis which directly links to Unit 9 of the Yr 13 BTEC Course.