Summer 2016 - Our Lady`s Convent School

News
Education and Fulfilment through Challenge and Support
Issue 41
Summer 2016
An Independent Day School for girls aged 3 to 18 and boys aged 3 to 11
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Celebrating
together at OLCS
A few words
from the
Headteacher
This is a very poignant time for me as I reflect on the
last term and that this is my final contribution to the
newsletter as Headteacher of Our Lady’s Convent
School.
This year we have integrated into the Loughborough
Endowed Schools Foundation and achieved an outstanding
ISI inspection where we were recognised as EXCELLENT in
all categories. As the year progressed we have assimilated
further with the other schools within the Foundation and have
seen our students participating in activities as diverse as
‘Hockey Herons’ and the Sixth Form ‘Lexit’ event. Students
from the Grammar School have utilised our Food Technology
facilities, we have benefitted from the long jump facility at the
Burton Walks Campus and opened our Infant Gym for the
High School to run resuscitation classes. These activities are
only a taste of what has been achieved this year and do not
take in to account all the excellent work the Estates team
have undertaken on our behalf to look after the fabric of our
buildings and grounds.
Looking forward to next year there will be even more
opportunities for involvement within the Foundation; older
students will have the opportunity to join the Combined
Cadets Force (CCF) and all our students will enjoy greater
access to the LES Music School. We have already seen
Ayeka Edirisinghe from Primary, performing in a lunchtime
concert and there will be opportunities for more of our
students to participate in the new year. Parents and family
members are most welcome to attend these Friday lunchtime
performances at the Music School.
Those students who have met my successor Dr Murphy,
however fleetingly, will no doubt be assured, as am I, that he
is ‘a safe pair of hands’ to take over the helm of this School
which is special to so many pupils and their families, past
and present. I hope you will all join with me in wishing him
a long, enjoyable and successful career with Our Lady’s
Convent School.
As the term draws to a close I would like to thank you all for
your friendship, and support of the School, over the years.
In my retirement I am embarking on a new and exciting
phase of my life but I will always carry the Convent in my
heart. A past member of Sixth Form sometime after leaving
the School for university was heard to say, “once a ‘Convent
girl’ always a ‘Convent girl’”. I could not agree more and in
the words of Winnie the Pooh, as quoted by Joanna Siddall,
Head Girl, “How lucky I am to have something that makes
saying goodbye so hard.”
Wishing you all a happy, relaxed and enjoyable summer
holiday.
Mrs. Hawley
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Birthday Celebrations
The Catering Team pulled out all the stops for the Queen’s Birthday in April, baking and decorating hundreds of
cupcakes and then creating a display of the Union flag and a ‘90’ rosette. Everyone in School assembled on the lawn
ready for a photograph to wish Her Majesty a very Happy Birthday. See the front cover for the end result.
Flying High
with the Ravenettes
Estella McDermott is a keen football player and part
of the Coalville Town Ravenettes Team.
This term her team competed in the Leicestershire
and Rutland County Football Final at the King Power
Stadium in Leicester, home to the victorious Leicester
City football team.
“The whole day was really exciting” said Estella, “We had
a tour round the stadium and changing rooms and then
got to play on the pitch. We played AFC Leicester and won
3-2. It was a good game and everyone played really well.
It was a great day and to win the final was brilliant!”
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High Tryers
and High Flyers:
Jan-Feb 2016
Year 7 (Games)
HF – Mia Smith
HT – Yasmin Wilbram
Year 7 (PE)
HF – Jessica Watkins
HT – Alice-Mae Davison
Year 8 (Set 1)
HF – Harriet Cole
HT – Charlotte Tyler
8P
HF – Maddie Davies
HT – Tia John
8Q
HF – Allie Drane
HT – Daisy Topley
Year 8 (Set 2)
HF – Lydia Johnson
HT – Isabel Marks
Year 9 (Games)
HF – Megan Raven
HT – Sophie Davies
Year 9 (PE)
HF – Lulu Wright
HT – Hattie Martin
Year 10 (Set 2)
HF – Sophia Kenny
HT – Holly Logan
Dance Leaders
HF – Hana Hassan
HT – Farah Hassan
National Finals
Volunteers
Sports Leadership at OLCS has grown in
strength over the last two years. The girls in
various years have gained awards in Sports
Leaders UK Level 1 and Level 2 Sports and
Dance Leadership. Year 10 have embraced
the values and ethos of sports leaders and
have starred in a national campaign video and
enjoyed Inclusive Futures camps.
The enthusiasm and professionalism shown
by our young leaders has been noticed by
the selection committee of the 2016 Schools
Games National Finals. Our Lady’s Convent
School have been selected as one of only 10
schools nationwide to volunteer as leaders at
the games.
Year 10 were given the opportunity to apply
for eight places and will lead 1,600 of the
UK’s best young athletes for four days at
Loughborough University. They will experience
an event that has a unique and vibrant
atmosphere that replicates the world’s top
sporting occasions, supports the athletes’
development and acts as a stepping stone to
further national and international competition.
Congratulations to: Lily Matthews, Niamh
Proudfoot, Serena Fathers, Orianne Capsticks,
Lauren Watts, Ava Kenning, Sophie Long and
Stephanie Henshaw. In addition congratulations
to Zahra Bhojani in Year 11 who applied as a
Leicestershire elite sports leader and gained an
additional place.
ISA Athletics
On a wet and windy Wednesday, Years 7, 8 and 9 enjoyed a day of Athletics at Alexander Stadium
in Birmingham. All athletes represented the School well and put in a good team performance, with
Year 7 gaining 7th place and Year 8/9 gaining 8th place.
The stars of the day were the sprinters in both age groups, who all made it through their heats
to secure a place in the finals, including the relays. In addition, Esmee Esho threw the Javelin a
fantastic distance to gain 1st place and will represent the Midlands at the National Championships.
Results in the
top 8 places
Year 10 (Set 1)
HF – Ava Kenning
HT – Chelsea Gregory
Year 7
100m – Katie Long – 6th
200m – Mia Smith – 3rd
Javelin – Millie Sherwood – 3rd
Shot – Millie Sherwood – 8th
Relay – 5th
Sports Leaders
HF – Gurpreet Nagra
HT – Georgia Morris
Year 10 (GCSE)
HF – Lauren Watts
HT – Fay Slingsby
Year 8/9
100m – Esmee Esho – 3rd
200m – Katie Harris – 4th
800m – Eva Leeland – 8th
Javelin – Esmee Esho – 1st
Relay – 4th
Year 11 (Set 2)
HF – Hannah Gillen
HT – Kiara Jones
Year 11 (GCSE)
HF – Ellie Cairns
HT – Georgia Haslam
Year 12/13
HF – Olivia Platts
HT – Emma Case
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Spotlight on: Naomi Wilbram
Year 12 (AS Level)
HF – Lucy Jones
HT – Ellie Beachell
Naomi has been selected to participate in the British Athletics Club:Connect relays at The
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. She will be representing her club, Charnwood Athletic when
she participates in the relays. The Club:Connect relays will be taking place as part of the British
Championships weekend, prior to the Men’s 100m heats. All competitors will take the same
pre-race route as the professional athletes and have the chance to win £250 for their club.
Year 13 (A2 Level)
HF – Lucy Thompson
HT – Olivia Platts
Good luck to Naomi and if any of our other students have achievements in external events and
activities please let Mrs Derbyshire know so that we can share the news via Twitter or possibly in
the next newsletter.
High Tryers
and High Flyers:
Mar-Apr 2016
Year 7 (Games)
HF – Rosie McDonagh
HT – Isabella Clark
Year 7 (PE)
HF – Millie Sherwood
HT – Shannon Darke
Year 8 (Set 1)
HF – Evie Elliott
HT – Isobel Barnes
8P
HF – Cleo Loizzo
HT – Jaideep Sadhra
8Q
HF – Hollie Lewin
HT – Pippa Higgins
Year 8 (Set 2)
HF – Naomi Van Bunnens
HT – Tia John
Year 9 (Games)
HF – Georgina Hodgson
HT – Eleanor Middleton
Indoor Rowing
Year 9 (PE)
HF – Michelle Rwizi
HT – Eva Leeland
Mrs Mills
Indoor rowing is open to any student in the Senior School who wants to give it a go.
Some girls join in for a few sessions whilst others are regular attendees who set themselves and
each other targets. This year the ‘Indoor Sports Services’ reintroduced the Indoor Rowing Schools
League where the girls have to complete a different challenge each month in relay teams of four
on the School’s rowing machines. We entered a team from each of Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. The
results from each of the six rounds were then entered online with points awarded and positions
calculated. All of our teams achieved good results against some tough competition from schools
around the country. The maximum points available were 600.
Year group
No. of teams
Position
Points
7
49 7479.38
8
49 9460.16
9
42 5504.53
10 33 6487.02
Year 10 (Set 2)
HF – Alya Alshaalan
HT – Georgia Morris
Dance Leaders
HF – Isa Olds
HT – Stephanie Henshaw
Year 10 (Set 1)
HF – Serena Fathers
HT – Sophie Long
Sports Leaders
HF – Lois Bird
HT – Molly Brown
Year 10 (GCSE)
HF – Orianne Capsticks
HT – Niamh Proudfoot
Year 11 (Set 2)
HF – Amber Savage
HT – Sarah Stevens
Esmee Esho represented the
area in the County Athletics
Championships and finished
first in the 100m finals. She also
came second with her team in
the 4 X 100m relay. A new star
to watch out for.
Year 11 (GCSE)
HF – Olivia Iyayi
HT – Zahra Bhojani
Year 12/13
HF – Katie McCauley
HT – Olivia Platts
Year 12 (AS Level)
HF – Lucy Jones
HT – Ellie Beachell
Year 13 (A2 Level)
HF – Olivia Platts
HT – Lucy Thompson
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3M Young Innovators
Challenge 2016
Mrs Page and Mrs Miller
The 3M Young Innovators Challenge is open to all local
Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire schools.
After this the hard work started. The group had to analyse
lots of evidence including finger prints, handwriting samples,
Sellotape on wrapping paper and information from social
media. Although it was very complex they were able to work
independently to produce a fantastic crime scene report and
poster as well as preparing a presentation for the judges at 3M.
We were told the standard of the competition was particularly
high and the group were delighted to reach the final. Although
they did not win the pupils were all presented with Science
Bronze Awards by Nicky Morgan, MP.
The aim of the Ecotech challenge was to make an
eco-accessory or garden sculpture out of recycled materials.
Four Year 9 pupils decided to enter this challenge. After much
debate they decided to reuse plastic bags to make plarn (plastic
yarn) which they then used for knitting or weaving. They also
upcycled and decorated some old boxes to store the plarn
and the products they made. The Year 9 team were excited to
be named the winners of the challenge (out of more than 50
entries from schools in the region). Well done Sophie, Charlotte,
Pam and Megan! As well as individual prizes for the pupils, the
School has also been awarded £750 to spend on environmental
education. More news to follow about this next term.
This year our pupils entered three of the challenges, Science
Detectives (Year 10), Ecotech challenge (Year 9) and Superfood
challenge (Year 7). Pupils volunteered to take part and represent
the School. All those who participated worked as a team and
made a commitment to attend meetings at lunchtime or after
school. Here are stories from the three teams.
The Science Detective Challenge started in January when a
group of five pupils visited the Forensic House at De Montfort
university to analyse a crime scene. This year the crime scene
was a student house where someone had stolen a valuable
birthday gift and as you can see by the photograph our team
had to dress appropriately for the challenge!
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Eleven of our Year 7 students achieved their Crest Bronze
Awards from the British Science Association by taking part
in the 3M Superfood Challenge. Students were challenged
to design, package, nutritionally analyse and present their
Superfood ideas before a panel of 3M judges.
Competition was tough with over 40 entries, and competitors
included students from a wide age range. Although the girls
didn’t make it through to the finals, they enjoyed creating their
own dishes and particularly enjoyed tasting their recipes.
The girls spent many of their lunchtimes developing new and
unusual “Super” food combinations along with using their
graphics skills to design eye catching logos and packages.
Sweet and savoury sushi, spinach and apple “Veggy bread”,
carrot and orange ice lollies and low calorie yogurt jelly sweets
were amongst our entries.
The girls gave confident presentations to the judges and for
many of them this was the first time that they had planned
and prepared a presentation in a formal situation. Despite
some initial nerves they all performed brilliantly and the
judges commented on their excellent PowerPoint skills and
imaginative ideas.
Outreach – Computer
Coding Competition
Mrs Wakefield
The afternoon of 26th May saw the conclusion of our first ever coding competition.
We had invited Year 5 students from local primary schools to create a short 60 second animation explaining about British
Values in ‘Scratch’. Scratch is a free block coding programme which provides a good introduction to the world of coding and
an understanding of how computers work.
Students from Wymeswold, Loughborough Church of England, Plumtree and Holywell schools have worked either in lessons
or in after school clubs to develop their Scratch skills and create interesting animations that either explained the whole
term “British Values” or one single strand. Our school website hosted a variety of resources to support these lessons and
Mrs Wakefield visited some of the schools to provide either support in the classroom or guidance for the Year 5 teachers.
Each school chose their favourite two entries for the final and we were all impressed by the incredibly high standard of the
final results. They all took innovative and different approaches to the brief and the judges found choosing an overall winner
incredibly hard. Whilst the Mayor, Councillor David Gaskell and our Deputy Heads, Mr Jennings and Mrs Pratt discussed each
entry, students had the opportunity to participate in an “unplugged” computing activity where they had to use binary to work
out how many dragons had been spotted around the local villages.
It was a fun packed afternoon and all the students received participation certificates. The judges awarded two runners up
(they just could not choose between them) and an overall winner who won a trophy and certificate. Everyone enjoyed creating
their animations and developing their computing skills.
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Sixth Form
Library Prefect
Kate Freckelton, Y13
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Sixth Form Library Prefect,
and over the year I have spent my Friday lunchtimes learning
about the computer logging systems and organisation. I applied
for this role with a background of interest in books and literature,
and a want to get involved in the mechanics of School life;
helping others and seeing the younger Years interact and study.
Being a Library Monitor
Holly Logan, Y10
I have been a Library Monitor for around six months now
and I can safely say that it is quite a good thing to be doing.
In the Library I shelve the books, issue and return them and
process new books. I also do other things such as helping other
students with homework which is good because you pass on
your knowledge and they learn things they might not have known
before; I also point them towards books if the topic is out of my
range of knowledge. I am always polite and try to help everyone
who comes to the desk. I started being a Library Monitor with
my friend, Isa and we work well as part of the team. My specified
day to be in the Library is on Wednesdays. I first of all wanted to
help in the Library because I just love books and everything about
them and I thought it was an especially good thing to do. I love
being a Library Monitor and I hope to get my Silver Award soon.
Miss Bradshaw is a great mentor.
I was awarded the position which allowed me to develop my
ICT skills and understanding of the use of technology; this can
be applied easily to the business world and so will aid me in the
future. The Library is a vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic
pupils sharing ideas on homework, opinions on books and
of course, doing individual study. Miss Bradshaw has been
very supportive throughout the role, remedying any wobbles
about computer inputting (which is not my biggest strength!)
and teaching me new processes like dealing with new books
which have to be added, as well as the day to day lending
and returning of books. I feel that this has benefitted me as I
have developed confidence and have learnt how to deal with
particular situations which may be trying, whilst having had a lot
of fun as well!
The Library is a place of fun and getting involved as well as the
pivotal private study which is done there, and I have enjoyed
watching Miss Bradshaw’s encouragement and steadfast
commitment to her work, acting as a prime example of passion
and enthusiasm. I have gained experience of genuine work; this
job is applicable in the world of careers and so I rate this as a
very valuable and informative experience.
I would like to thank Miss Bradshaw and all the Library users for
making my experience both enjoyable and educational.
My role as a Library Monitor
Isa Olds, Y10
I decided I’d like to become a Pupil Librarian because it
looked like a fun job, so I went to see Miss Bradshaw.
She gave me a form to fill out and that’s how I became part of
the Pupil Librarian Team! My role includes helping other pupils
to find books, tidying the bookshelves and issuing and returning
books and DVDs. If people want to borrow a book or a DVD that
someone else has borrowed, I can also help them to reserve the
item. One of the most important parts of the job is keeping the
library desk tidy!
At the start of my role, Miss Bradshaw asked me to commit to
a specific day of the week. I always try to let her know if I can’t
come on that day for any reason.
I have really enjoyed my work in the Library. It has also been a
fantastic experience for me in terms of learning new skills. I have
learnt how to become more organised and manage my time
efficiently, and have gained practice in customer service. As well
as giving me some really valuable skills for the workplace, my time
in the Library will also count towards the volunteering part of my
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Most of all I have really enjoyed
the experience and hope to carry on helping out in the Library
during the rest of my time at School. It’s a great place to work!
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eBook Survey Results
Miss Bradshaw
This World Book Day the focus at School was all about eBook
reading habits. With ever-increasing ownership of iPads and
tablets capable of providing an eBook reading experience, in
addition to the many eBook readers such as Kindle or Kobo that
are available, we thought it would be interesting to see what the
eBook reading habits of our pupils and staff were. A survey was
handed out to all staff and pupils in the Seniors to complete.
Vital questions were asked, such as ‘Do you have access to a
Kindle?’ ‘How often do you read on your iPad?’ and perhaps
the most important question of them all – which do you like
best? eBooks or ‘real’ books?
The results were very interesting. Over 80% of those surveyed
have access to an iPad or tablet, while over half of the survey
population own or have access to a Kindle. Of those surveyed
86% own Kindles and use them sometimes or often. In contrast
to this 76% of respondents own an iPad but only 44% use
them for reading sometimes or often. This demonstrates that
although half of the survey population own a device designed
for reading and use it as such, those who own an iPad are
seemingly not as eager to read eBooks. This is perhaps to be
expected as it is of note that many respondents own both a
Kindle and an iPad. Research indicates that the Kindle, being
designed specifically for reading provides a better reading
experience and indeed this is supported by comments from
students in the Library that they do not enjoy reading on an
iPad as ‘the screen is too bright’. In addition to this, only 29%
of those surveyed would like the School Library to offer eBooks.
Therefore although it is clear that a move towards eBooks would
be of benefit to a small percentage of the survey population, it
would not be of benefit to the majority.
Perhaps the most interesting result of all was the answer to the
aforementioned all important question that all book lovers want
to know – ‘which do you like best? eBooks or ‘real’ books?’
Eighty percent of those surveyed prefer ‘real books’ to eBooks.
While we must accept that eBooks are becoming ever more
a part of the educational and reading for pleasure landscape,
it is clear that the book as a physical object is maintaining a
strong position. Moving forward we shall investigate the eBooks
provided by ‘free’ book lending platforms or an eBook platform
that allows the purchase of single titles to increase our ‘reading
for pleasure offer’. This will allow us to invest more fully in
expanding our physical book collection.
LES Cycle Team
Mr Ayton (number 232) was part of
the LES Cycling Team that participated
in the Cycle Derby Spring Classic Sportive
in May. He cycled a fantastic 80km to
contribute to a total team distance of
680km. The team has raised £748
and donations are still welcome via
www.justgiving.com/LES-Cycling
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Eurovision Dance Contest
2016
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Firefly – Our New Virtual Learning Environment
Mrs Wakefield
This term we have started to use Firefly in our ICT lessons. Firefly allows students to access resources
and information set for them by their teachers as well as manage the tasks they need to complete online.
Whilst this term they have mainly received tasks in ICT, other subject areas are starting to add resources.
This will provide students with access to a wealth of information to support their learning, even if they are
not in school or have lost the vital worksheet needed.
Each student in the school (Year 6 upwards, although other years will gain access in September) has received their own
unique login to admit them to the website wherever they have internet access. The website can be found by going to
https://olcs.fireflycloud.net or following the “Firefly” link on our school website (top right hand corner).
If you would like any more information about Firefly, please speak to Mrs Wakefield.
A Visit to the National
Holocaust Centre
Mrs Grest
On 4th May, Year 9 and 10 History
students visited the Beth Shalom
National Holocaust Centre near Newark.
At the start of the visit students received an
introduction from one of the experienced
educators at the Centre who encouraged them
to focus on the role of the individual and the
choices they made between 1933 and 1945.
Students were then given a specific question to
investigate using information from the memorial
gardens and exhibition.
Finally students had the unique opportunity
to listen to a Holocaust survivor, Rudi
Oppenheimer, and ask him questions about
his experiences. This further deepened their
knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust
and it was a privilege to listen to such an
interesting, yet tragic, story.
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Infant Visit to Brocks Hill Country Park
Sienna Patel and Eva Hopper, Y1/2
Sienna: On Tuesday the 7th June 2016 we went to Brocks Hill with the Infants. First we travelled on a coach, next we met a lady
called Karen. Before we ate lunch we made a picture out of leaves, grass, twigs and sticky weed. It was called Environmental art.
Eva continues… Later we had our lunch. I had a cheese sandwich, a fruit bag and a cookie. After that we did pond dipping.
I caught two tadpoles. Finally we went to the shop. I got a bracelet and a toy duck. My favourite part was pond dipping because
I got two tadpoles in a row.
A Flexible Approach
When planning which subjects to study in Year 12 Lucy Jones knew she wanted to
pursue Biology, Physical Education, Geography and Psychology however the option
blocks didn’t quite fit.
One of the many benefits of joining the Loughborough Endowed Schools Foundation has been
the opportunities it has opened up. Lucy has been able to remain as a student at the school she
loves and study the subjects she wants and yet where there was an option block clash she has
had the opportunity to study with her peers from Loughborough High School.
The success of this venture is best summed up in Lucy’s own words, “For me this flexible
approach has worked really well, both the teachers and students welcomed me straight away and
I have found that I have made a great group of new friends. It is a lovely teaching environment and
I found that I was treated as if I was one of their own students. It has been such an opportunity
and I am glad I have been able to study all the subjects I originally chose.”
What Could You Do With Five Pounds?
Six of our Year 5 pupils have been selected to participate in the
Young Enterprise Fiver Challenge, a free nationwide challenge for
5-11 year olds.
Pupils have one month to set up a mini business and create a product or service
they can then sell or deliver at a profit and engage with their local community. The
group have received their money and have four weeks to complete the challenge
and make as much profit as they can.
The children have decided that they will give the proceeds to charity and maybe
keep a small amount for their efforts. They are working well as a team and they
have different tasks to work on each week. So far they have completed their team
name and logo, we will give you an update of their progress in the next newsletter.
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the dough, we baked them ourselves and we put our own
special ingredients in! I put in orange zest and chocolate chips!
We then made boxes to put them in and gave them a name.
Amanda Don, Y5
We tested our culinary skills and made mouth-watering,
crunchy biscuits. My favourite part was when I opened the
oven and I could smell the freshly baked biscuits!
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Ayeka took part in the Derby Arts
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awarded the Kathleen & Irene
Janson Cup (Piano) and
the G.H. Haslam Cup (Violin).
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AS Psychology Trip
to Birmingham
Ellie Kivneen, Ellie Beachell,
Victoria Higgins & Emma Bardsley
On 26th April the Year 12 AS Psychology group were
fortunate enough to attend a psychology revision
conference at Star City in Birmingham.
It was hosted by Tutor2u, who are a company specialising in A
level revision sessions. Our particular session entailed the majority
of the AS course and key examination tips as well as techniques.
During our time at the event, we refreshed our memories as well as
learned how to access the marks in the questions for the upcoming
examinations. As a Year, we believe that the trip was very beneficial
to our understanding of the specification and we enjoyed ourselves
at the same time. Overall, we were very privileged to attend this
prestigious occasion and would recommend it to the lower years.
Mr Moran, Psychology teacher, added: Of all of the groups at
the revision conference, our girls took a far greater role and got
involved in each of the subject presentations. To contribute in
such a way takes confidence in themselves and their ability.
Ellie Kivneen was one of very few students who took over the
microphone and presented the Year 12 group response to an
exam question. She didn't just present with style and panache
but also with aplomb! The girls are progressing well with their
work and again are a credit to the School.
AUTUMN 2016
The Nursery at Loughborough Endowed Schools will be located at Our Lady’s Convent School’s Gray Street
campus, close to the town centre. The well-equipped, high quality facility will cater for up to 60 children, with
full and part-time places available to families with young children in the local community. The Nursery will
operate 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.00pm daily, excluding bank holidays.
Registrations of interest are now being accepted. For further information, please contact the Nursery Manager,
Carla Brindley, on 01509 276820 or email [email protected].
High quality childcare from
six weeks to four years.
www.thenurseryloughborough.co.uk
Gray Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 2DZ
Telephone: 01509 263901 Fax: 01509 236193
Email address: [email protected] Web: www.olcs.leics.sch.uk
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