8JST have started 2022 on a high.
As part of our LORIC work we have been learning about the Borneo Orangutan Sanctuary.
We have worked hard to raise the money to enable us to adopt our own baby orangutan.
We would like to introduce you to Jeni…
Ex-student Will Alves made his Leicester City debut in the FA Cup on Saturday against Watford.
Will came off the substitute bench late in the second half making him the 8th youngest player to ever play for Leicester City at the age of 16!
This is a tremendous achievement and is hopefully the start of a bright footballing career. Radio Leicester got in touch with us over the weekend and have asked us to contribute to their Football Focus programme between 6pm and 7pm on Monday night. Mr Brownett should be on the air waves around 6:20pm discussing Will’s time with us on campus.
WELL DONE Will!
The best explanation and the simplest to follow in regards to isolation and testing:
Congratulations to our 4 FINALISTS in the 2021 LeicestershireLive Education Awards!
All of our 4 nominees were amazing finalists
and the incredible Zoe Nakas WON the Science and Maths award!!!!
and the incredible Zoe Nakas WON the Science and Maths award!!!!
BGLC Zoe Nakas – Science & Maths Award 2021 WINNER
Zoe Nakas has been described by her teachers as not only kind and driven, but resilient and determined. Her ‘can-do’ attitude and perseverance is admired by all as she puts everything into producing constantly high quality work. Zoe is passionate about science and hopes to pursue a career in the subject, something which she can easily achieve with her natural independence and hardworking, hands-on approach. Zoe is always ready to take on whatever challenge she is given, helping those around her with the skills she is constantly building.
BGLC Katie Parker – Beating All Odds 2021 FINALIST
An inspiration to many, Katie Parker was diagnosed with long Covid after battling the virus earlier in the year. She fought with great resilience and despite her difficulties exercising and concentrating due to the debilitating symptoms, she works incredibly hard to achieve her goals and excel. Her amazing sporting career and GCSE results show her true potential and she is determined to maintain those high standards. Praised for her maturity throughout her challenges, there is no doubt that Katie can achieve her dream to attend the University of Cambridge.
BGLC Chloe Smith – NQT of the Year 2021 FINALIST
Chloe Smith has made a fantastic start to her teaching career with the enormous contributions she has made to the history teaching team at Brookvale Groby. She has made an important start to increasing representation and diversity in the school, planning lessons and assemblies for Black History Month. Chloe encourages critical thinking in her lessons and is a source of inspiration to not only students but other newly qualified teachers. She is always on hand to help out and support other members of staff, making her a valued member of the team.
BGLC Archie Swinfield – Science & Maths Awards 2021 FINALIST
At only 11 years old, Archie is off to a flying start and excelling at maths and science. His can-do attitude and want to problem solve means he loves to engage and participate with the subjects, refusing to back down when a solution is there to be found. His school has even referred him to a maths masterclass for talented students to shine even brighter. In his spare time, Archie enjoys undertaking logical tasks like woodwork and lego building, even completing tasks for children older than him with ease.
Year 8 Christmas Dinner Day!
A lovely festive lunch was served today and enjoyed by all!
