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Yr9

Year 9

9th October 2019Mr R Selway

Head of Year 9: Mr J Nicholls

The job of Head of Year 9 at Court Fields School is to promote, direct and oversee high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression.

Year 9 is an extremely vital year, pupils will be transitioning to Key Stage 4, and making decisions about what they would like to study for their GCSE exams. This decision is the first significant step towards GCSEs and preparing for adulthood. High levels of attendance clearly supports academic success, and punctuality and good behaviour for learning also ensure pupils at least achieve their minimum expected grades.

With your support and the hard work of the students they will achieve the best education academically as well as pastorally. Our ethos of Achieve, Belong, Participate underlines our work within lessons, tutorial sessions and assemblies, clubs and enrichment, as well as other opportunities such as Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, Sports Leaders, Tutor and Year Representatives. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Responsibility will ensure that our pupils are successful in whatever they choose to pursue, as well as being proud, confident young people, who will lead healthy, happy and successful lives.

There will be many highlights this year, and I look forward to working alongside parents and carers as well as our fantastic young people to ensure solid foundations for their future are very much in place.

Form Tutors

Below is a list of all year 9 Tutors. Should you wish to contact the tutor you can either telephone reception. We aim to acknowledge your contact within 48 hours.

Key Dates for Year 9 Students

Year 9 Parents Evening
to be held on Thursday 12th December 2019.This evening will give you the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in all their subject areas.
Year 9 Options Evening
We are holding a Year 9 Options Evening on Wednesday 5th February 2020 for students and their parents/carers. This will be your chance to come and find out about the different Qualifications options on offer for your child from September 2020.

Key Information

Form tutors are the first point of contact for any concerns or queries that you may have. All tutors work closely with the Head of Year to help resolved any issues as quickly as possible.

Court Fields School Pastoral Organisation 2020-2021

Speakers for schools insights just for South West Schools

30th April 2021Elly Hutchinson

Insight Days – July – GBMs 5 & 6

We know many students have missed out on vital work experience this year. Therefore the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub Team, together with Speakers for Schools have worked hard to organise a range of employer insights for your young people, taking place every school day during July. The insights will last up to half a day and give students a great idea of what working in that industry would look like. Employers will make the sessions as interactive as possible and may include a range of speakers, a tour, an interactive activity and a chance to ask questions. Therefore with the correct support, prep and reflection, the insights could help you achieve Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6!

All insights listed in the timetable attached will be ringfenced and open to HotSW schools only. Students will needs to apply for the experience via the Speakers for Schools website so please ensure you and they sign up in advance: Take Part – Speakers for Schools

Yeovil College Experience Month

30th April 2021Elly Hutchinson

Yeovil College Experience Month – May 17^th to June 16th

A virtual event designed specifically to provide information and resources that will allow students to make an informed decision on their next steps. Whether those next steps are post year 11 into college or post year 13 into a University centre. Taster sessions, pre-recorded lessons, ‘My Future’ presentations, ‘Takeaway Tasks’ and 360 digital tours will give a real flavour for Yeovil College and Yeovil College University Centre can offer. In addition, the 14-19 Partnership, will be running sessions in the University & Higher Experience Space (Hall 2) to raise the university aspiration of students within the whole of Somerset – exploring the different areas involved in university-level study and the benefits that higher-level study can bring, also providing the opportunity to join in with some ‘stretch and challenge’ taster sessions. Although university and post-18 options may appear some way off for younger students, it is worth remembering that options taken now, particularly around selecting specific subjects and pathways, can influence career choices in the future. For more information and to register: https://ycexperiencemonth.vfairs.com/

Pathways CTM

30th April 2021Elly Hutchinson

Pathway CTM – Job-Ready Sessions – 5pm on Wednesdays

Pathway CTM, supports and enables young people to take the next step in their careers journey, connect with the Job-Ready network employers, develop their skills and employability and complete applications. Job-ready sessions can be found here – you will notice that Thales and Leonardo have slots coming up on 5^th and 26^th May. For a list of other events and recordings of past sessions, click here

To ensure you are kept up to date with upcoming events you can register your school/college via https://pathwayctm.com/school-and-college-programme-2020-2021/

Virtual Army insight events coming up

25th April 2021Elly Hutchinson

Date	Day	Time	Talk Name	Talk Registration Link	Extra Detail
26-Apr	Mon	11:30	Adjutant Generals Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e7zz1o1qhpr9/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Human Resources Specialist Military Police
26-Apr	Mon	13:30	Royal Armoured Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ebjclmzjmspc/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Tank Crewman Household cavalry (includes working with Horses)
27-Apr	Tues	11:30	Intelligence Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/evodm7e6ru9v/event/registration.html?campaign-i d=rgweb	Intelligence Operative Linguist
28-Apr	Weds	11:30	Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ea3lu5i5bvvp/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Vehicle mechanic Recovery mechanic Aircraft technician Avionics technician Electronics technician Armourer Metal smith Technical support specialist
28-Apr	Weds	13:30	Army Air Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/em9ws40ae5zn/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Aviation ground crew & communications
29-Apr	Thurs	13:30	Diversity and Inclusion in The Army	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eek0x6ua6415/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb
4-May	Tues	11:30	Infantry	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e6as9u7sn9tt/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Infantry Soldier Guardsman Para trooper
4-May	Tues	13:30	Royal Logistics Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ev7ggsg6rqqd/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Driving Chef Logistics Marine engineering Mariner Ammunition technician Postal and courier
5-May	Weds	11:30	Royal Artillery	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eqpxu8803mpm/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
5-May	Weds	18:00	Army Music (AIE)	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eqqovpqmpp8x/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Musician
6-May	Thurs	13:30	Royal Engineers	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ejvhukgfr7so/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Trades e.g. carpenter, bricklayers Technicians e.g. electrician, plumber Specialists e.g. surveyor, design draftsman Geographic specialist
7-May	Fri	13:30	Meet A Serving Soldier	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e03v20yyh5mo/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb

Plymouth Uni taster days

21st April 2021Elly Hutchinson

Plymouth University are offering some taster sessions for some of their University level courses. While university might seem a long way off, it is a good idea to find out a little bit more about different routes into the future that you want! The sessions on offer are:

Law – History – Midwifery – Occupational Therapy – 3D Design – Education – International Relations – Photography – Creative Media – Illustration – Criminology – Fine Art & Art History – Built Environment – Graphic Design – Architecture – Music – Dietetics – Nursing – Optometry – Paramedic Science – Physiotherapy – Podiatry – Psychology – Social Work – English – Computing

At this stage, if you or anyone you know would be interested in booking a place, feel free to contact [email protected] and he’ll happily add you to our mailing list for further information.

If you can’t wait until November, feel free to take a look at last year’s virtual events by visiting the webpage below:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/outreach/taster-days

Upcoming broadcasts from Speakers For Schools

15th April 2021Elly Hutchinson

WEEK STARTING 19^th APRIL

DATE

SPEAKER

INFO

Mon 19^th April 5-6pm

LINK TO JOIN

Green Skills

GSW Sponsor Broadcast: Alice Delahunty, President of Electricity Transmission, National Grid

For KS4-5/ S4-6

What are Green Skills and why are they important? Hear from Alice Delahunty, the first President of National Grid’s Electricity Transmission business, a role in which she is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the electricity transmission network for England and Wales. Alice is looking forward to answering your questions!

Tues 20^th April 11am-12pm

In collaboration with Penguin:

How to dare to change your life, with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero

For KS3-5/ S1-6

WBO world cruiserweight champion and author of Dare to Change Your Life, Lawrence Okolie, joins entertainer, host and content creator, Harry Pinero, to discuss Lawrence’s incredible journey from obesity to professional boxer, and his lessons for how young people can make their dreams a reality too.

To register for this event, please email [email protected] with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.

Tues 20^th April 5-6pm

LINK TO JOIN

Green Skills

Dame Mary Archer, Chair, Science Museum Group

For KS3-5/ S1-6

Want to learn more about how our attitudes towards renewable energy have changed? Dame Mary Archer, Chair Science Museum Group will be speaking about her own longstanding commitment to renewables and discussing the work of the Science Museum Group’s approach to becoming net zero.

Wed 21^st April 5:15-6pm

LINK TO JOIN

Green Skills

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell

For KS4-5/S4-6

Want to know what the Green Economy is and more about the future of the world of work? Don’t miss out on the Speakers for Schools Broadcast with The Lord Mayor of London. You’ll hear from The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell about his career journey, how green skills will have an impact and get the opportunity to submit your questions!

Thurs 22^nd April 5-6pm

LINK TO JOIN

Green Skills

Lord Richard Chartres & Baroness Rosie Boycott, Peers for the Planet

For KS4-5/S4-6

Hear from two speakers from the House of Lords’ climate action group, Peers for the Planet! We will be joined by Lord Richard Chartres who led the Church of England’s campaign to shrink their Carbon footprint between 2006 and 2017 when he retired as Bishop of London. We will also we joined by Baroness Rosie Boycott who served as Chair of the London Food Board from 2008 – 2017, advising the Mayor of London on sustainable food policy implementation in the capital, and is active in the Lords speaking on a range of issue from food and health to the importance of tackling biodiversity loss. This is a must watch for students who are passionate about tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss!

Advance registration

Thurs 29^th April

2-3pm

Green Skills

WRAP Panel event with Julie Hill, Chair, Emma Hallett, Team Manager Collaborative Change Programme, Maria Stapleton, Behaviour Change Project Manager & William McManus, Sector Specialist – Food

For KS4-5/S4-6

Wondering how business’ can become more eco-friendly? WRAP is one of the globe’s leading sustainability charities. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from our panelists from WRAP, who help drive change and create a better world. WRAP work with businesses, governments, citizens and charities to make the planet a healthier, safer place.

To register for this event, please email [email protected] with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.

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

Army insights

7th April 2021Elly Hutchinson

Date	Day	Time	Talk Name	Talk Name	Extra Detail
06-Apr	Tues	11.30	Infantry	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/emjoydap97b9/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Infantry Soldier Guardsman Para trooper
06-Apr	Tues	13.30	Royal Logistics Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e335h91liqyr/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Driving Chef Logistics Marine engineering Mariner Ammunition technician Postal and courier
07-Apr	Weds	11:30	Royal Artillery	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eilau4sku7w4/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
08-Apr	Thurs	11:30	Army Medical Services	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ej19eb7rgfd6/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Student/registered nurse Combat medic technician Healthcare assistant Environmental health technician Biomedical specialist And Many more!
08-Apr	Thurs	13.30	Royal Engineers	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ejo3hip5nnpo/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
09-Apr	Fri	11:30	Generic Meet a Serving Soldier	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e77ujyl1tbso/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb
13-Apr	Mon	11:30	Adjutant Generals Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/evms37mjyfl3/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Human Resources Specialist Military Police
13-Apr	Mon	13:30	Royal Armoured Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ekd7zu336wl0/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Tank Crewman Household cavalry (includes working with Horses)
14-Apr	Tues	11:30	Intelligence Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ezp0uz6fnbru/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Intelligence Operative Linguist
		18.00	Sports & AT	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e6p5vyqcb4qe/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb
15-Apr	Weds	11:30	Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e0wv5dwbuzr5/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Vehicle mechanic Recovery mechanic Aircraft technician Avionics technician Electronics technician Armourer Metal smith Technical support specialist
15-Apr	Weds	13:30	Army Air Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e64gqf9lsrwu/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Aviation ground crew & communications

11:30	Camus	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/enjdavtda97o/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb
13.30	Female Focus	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ekqafjixiorl/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb
18.00	Parents & Guardians Virtual Event	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/es1ahdbn8wu2/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb

Simply click on the link the register for the event and you will be emailed a link to join the event.

Speakers for Schools upcoming broadcasts

27th March 2021Elly Hutchinson

WEEK STARTING MONDAY 29^th MARCH

DATE

SPEAKER

INFO

Mon 29^th March 2-3pm

Stephen Isherwood, CEO, Institute of Student Employers

For KS5/ S6

What are my career options? What skills do employers want? How do I choose what to study? Stephen will explain the career and study choices open to students and how to develop the skills that employers recruit for.

To register for this event, please email [email protected] with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.

Mon 29^th March 5-6pm

LINK TO JOIN

Sarah Henderson, Managing Director, Murray Chalmers PR

For KS3-5/ S1-6

Are you interested in working in the music industry? Do you want to know more what is like to work in Celebrity PR? MCPR is home to some of the world’s most-loved artists and bands including Coldplay, The Stone Roses, Liam Payne, Kylie and many more. MCPR also looks after world-renowned entertainment businesses and events including Abbey Road Studios and Lovebox Festival. Sarah will be sharing insights into her career and is looking forward to answering your questions.

Tues 30^th March 5-6pm

LINK TO JOIN

Dr Sarah Mackenzie Ross, Award Winning Clinical Psychologist & Honorary Associate Professor at University College London

For KS4-5/ S4-6

Thinking about studying Psychology? Join leading Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sarah Mackenzie Ross on how she pursued a career in the field and is now running her own private practice. Sarah has worked for multiple organisations including the NHS, the Ministry of Defence and as a Researcher. Students who are thinking about studying Psychology further should not miss out on the opportunity to have your questions answered by Sarah!

Advance registration

Tues 20^th April 11am-12pm

In collaboration with Penguin:

How to dare to change your life, with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero

For KS3-5/ S1-6

Please email [email protected] with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.

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

Virtual Army Insight events for the coming weeks

27th March 2021Elly Hutchinson

Date	Day	Time	Talk Name	Link	Extra Detail
29-Mar	Mon	11:30	Adjutant Generals Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eucx02ugwvfp/event/registration.html	Human Resources Specialist Military Police
29-Mar	Mon	13:30	Royal Armoured Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ef9l12u3mv5u/event/registration.html	Tank Crewman Household cavalry (includes working with Horses)
30-Mar	Tues	11:30	Intelligence Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eqxrsxquup7z/event/registration.html	Intelligence Operative Linguist
31-Mar	Weds	11:30	Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eepuqlhvzz09/event/registration.html	Vehicle mechanic Recovery mechanic Aircraft technician Avionics technician Electronics technician Armourer Metal smith Technical support specialist
31-Mar	Weds	13:30	Army Air Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ehagjt091c04/event/registration.html	Aviation ground crew & communications
31-Mar	Weds	16:00	LGBTQ+	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e7w4a8vo1sso/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Join us to hear from servings trans soldiers and officers and ask them any questions as part of an inclusive conversation in a safe space. They’ll share their experiences of life in the Army, coming out, transitioning, feeling safe and comfortable being themselves.
6-Apr	Tues	11:30	Infantry	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/emjoydap97b9/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Infantry Soldier Guardsman Para trooper
6-Apr	Tues	13:30	Royal Logistics Corps	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e335h91liqyr/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Driving Chef Logistics Marine engineering Mariner Ammunition technician Postal and courier
7-Apr	Wed	11:30	Royal Artillery	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/eilau4sku7w4/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
9-Apr	Thurs	11:30	Army Medical Services	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ej19eb7rgfd6/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb	Student/registered nurse Combat medic technician Healthcare assistant Environmental health technician Biomedical specialist And many more!
9-Apr	Thurs	13:30	Royal Engineers	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/ejo3hip5nnpo/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
10-Apr	Fri	13:30	Meet a Serving Soldier	https://meet36301315.adobeconnect.com/e77ujyl1tbso/event/registration.html?campaign-id=rgweb

Simply click on the link the register for the event and you will be emailed a link to join the event.

Spring into Your Future

21st March 2021Elly Hutchinson

Years 9 – 11: 12th – 14th April & Post-16: 14th – 16th April
Southern Universities Network – SUN is hosting a three-day virtual event. Students can get support with revision skills and working independently and learning at a higher level. They can also learn more about apprenticeships, plus gain an insight into the universities in the SUN region, and take part in activities like escape rooms, pub quizzes! Apply for the pre-16 event or the post-16 event until Sunday 14th March.

Yr9

Head of Year 9: Mr J Nicholls

WEEK STARTING 19th APRIL

WEEK STARTING 19^th APRIL