Regents Review - Autumn 2024

The Regents Review Autumn 2024

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Looking Ahead As we head into the next half term, we are excited to continue building on this momentum. Whether it’s through engaging lessons, hands on practicals, or after-school opportunities, the science department is committed to fostering a love of learning and achievement in all our students. A big well done to everyone for their hard work this term. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for science at RPCC.

Upcoming Trips We have a number of upcoming trips in Science. Selected Year 10s will be travelling to London to watch the chief examiner and some of the countries top research scientists present at ‘Science Live’. Also, some of our Year 9 scientists will be travelling to Life Lab at Southampton General Hospital to learn new and exciting skills, along with the vast range of medical careers available to them. Science Club Success The newly launched science club, for Year 7 and 8 has been successfully launched! This term, the club has embraced a festive Christmas theme, with students enthusiastically taking part in creative, seasonal experiments. Stay tuned for exciting new themes after half term!

Creative Arts & DT

Textiles Year 7s are learning about

textiles, such as appliqué and using the sewing machine. They are applying these new skills by creating their own wall hanging with pockets, inspired by the cross-curricular theme of the seasons. Year 9 are continuing to develop, advance and progress in using the fundamental skills of textiles to create a tote bag. These are

inspired by the graffiti artist, Mr Brainwash. Students are learning the difference between graffiti, vandalism and street art.

fundamental key skills in textiles, such as: sewing a button, back stitch and running stitch. They have applied these new skills by creating their own junk monsters inspired by Jon Burgerman. Year 8 students are developing their fundamental key skills in

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