Campsmount Technology College

The New Campsmount from the sky.

Mr S. P. Huntridge — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:51:07 +0000

A quick fly over the new Campsmount Technology College using the S.T.E.M Clubs DJI F450 Quadcopter and a GoPro camera. The school is looking simply outstanding.

Mr Huntridge.

Campsmount S.T.E.M Club Flying High.

Mr S. P. Huntridge — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:36:37 +0000

Using a DJI F450 NAZA Quadcopter with a GoPro sportscam Campsmount S.T.E.M Club has yet again managed to get some fantastic aerial footage. We will soon be setting free our weather balloon to 100,000ft and the footage from that should be outstanding. If you want to know more please feel free to pop along to S.T.E.M Club on a Tuesday evening in D2.

If you live in Campsall village can you spot your house in the video below?

Mr Huntridge.

Y11 Assembly: ‘Are you being selfish enough’?

Mr Portman — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:01:39 +0000

Campsmount’s ‘Maximising Y11 Achievement’ project was launched with an assembly that focused on the question: ‘Y11 – Are you being selfish enough?’. This focused on the need for students to put themselves first, and how their actions in the final 12 weeks of school are critical for maximising their success in the Summer exams. The following images are the result of completing a task set by Mr Portman.

He asked students to imagine that they were 33 years old and that they were able to send a letter to themselves at the age of 15/16. ‘What advice would you give yourself for your final 12 weeks at Campsmount?’ The photos are 20 terrific examples taken from about 130 (written during the assembly – on students’ knees or chairs in front of them).

Press pause to manually control the slideshow.

Professional Enquiry Groups

Mr Portman — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:20:48 +0000

The focus of the Teaching Collaborative meeting on Tuesday 17th January was the launch of Campsmount’s Professional Enquiry Groups. The presentation is shown below. Discussions centred around the question: ‘What is a professional learning community and how would you recognise one?’. JPO also highlighted the role of participants and co-facilitators within the enquiry groups. A draft of the School Improvement Plan was also distributed in order to make links to our whole school T&L priorities.

Slide 11 shows the different groups accompanied with the enquiry question. A quick Google form has been sent to colleagues in order to choose their 1st and 2nd group preferences.

A BIG THANK YOU: The attendance of just over 30 teachers (in such a busy week!) is indicative of the commitment of Campsmount’s teachers in continually seeking to further develop their expertise – Thanks to those who also wished to attend but gave their apologies.

STARGAZING Live @ Campsmount Technology College.

Mr S. P. Huntridge — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:50:53 +0000

On Thursday 19th January Campsmount S.T.E.M Club will be looking to the stars and with a powerful telescope to see what we can find. At the moment Jupiter and the Andromeda Galaxy are clearly visible on a clear night and make for simply stunning viewing. The pictures below have been taken through the telescope we will be using, click on them to make them bigger. Viewing it with the naked eye is an experience that will leave you speechless.

We will be running this from 6:30pm WEATHER PERMITTING till 7:15pm. If there is a thick covering of cloud or raining it will not be possible to view anything.

The telescope will be set up on the parish field and parents and students will be more than welcome to come along and have a look. If anyone has a telescope and wants to bring it along feel free to do so as guidance can be given on what to look at and how to set it up.

Mr S. P. Huntridge.

The Moon.

Jupiter and to the left one of her moons.

Watersports in Spain 2013

We are Campsmount — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:42:56 +0000

Campsmount are offering current Y7, Y8, and Y9 students the opportunity to take part in a fabulous fun-packed experience.
We are planning a trip to the Costa Brava in Spain for July 2013.
The trip will be based around a fantastic watersports programme, which includes:

KAYAKING
WINDSURFING
SAILING
SNORKELLING
CLIMBING
BEACH GAMES
DAY TRIP TO A WATER PARK
DAY TRIP TO BARCELONA

The accommodation is full-board, and comprises of en-suite wooden cabins. The facilities on site include:

LARGE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL
VOLLEYBALL
5-A-SIDE PITCH
CRAZY GOLF
INTERNET CAFE
GAMES ROOMS

The full cost of this trip is £670. If you are interested and would like to know more, collect a letter from Mr. Gualda in room B1.
Initial deposits must be paid by the end of February 2012.

Here is a slideshow of the 2011 trip to Villeneuve, however, the activities on the Spain trip will differ.

Ticket Opportunity

Mr T Blair — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:14:26 +0000

Following our link to improve attendance with Doncaster Knights we have been offered an outstanding package for students and families to watch the Knights match against local rivals Rotherham on the 18th February with a 12:05 Kick Off.

This match will be televised LIVE ON SKY SPORTS and the Club have generously offered the College a Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) in the Woodside Stand for £10!!!

These ticket are available on a first come first served basis. If you wish to take up this outstanding offer then please see Mr Blair with your £10 and your tickets will be issued prior to the game.

Campsmount Climbing Club.

Mr S. P. Huntridge — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:08:45 +0000

It’s a new term a this is a new start to Campsmount Climbing Club. We are looking for new students to join us in this exciting and challenging sport. It is open to any age group, girls, boys and staff. It is a great way to keep fit and build strength. You do not have to have any previous climbing experience and all the equipment is supplied by the centre.

We will be using the outstanding Leeds Wall as our indoor base and will be, in the summer months, taking some outdoor trips to various climbing locations.

This is an awesome sport and I am sure all involved will love it.

The dates we have booked are: 27th Feb, 12th / 26th March, 16th / 30th April. These are all on a Monday after school and we aim to get back to Campsmount for 7:00pm.

Please see Mr Gualda or Mr Huntridge for more details.

The dates booked are:

Oliver Rehearsals

We are Campsmount — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:01:16 +0000

Open publication – Free publishing – More oliver

Campsmount’s Got Talent

We are Campsmount — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:51:11 +0000