Bosworth Academy believes it is vital to engage young people in politics and the political process. This is ever more vital when there is a possibility that the voting age may be reduced and conceivably all our students will be eligible to vote in the 2020 General Election. Similarly, a lack of political understanding, and sophistication leads young people to be naively swayed by simplistic, easily understandable yet extremist philosophies; it is our responsibility to fight extremism of all persuasions wherever it exists. At the same time, we have a responsibility to do this without showing party political bias and recognising our societies deeply held values of democracy and free speech.
In the last few weeks we have had visits from Chris Keely, the Labour party candidate for Hinckley and Bosworth, and David Tredennick who is our sitting conservative MP and seeking re-election. They were both impressed by our desire to inspire young people with politics, and supportive of our approach.
Over the coming weeks we will be running filmed student hustings and talking to our young people in assembly and tutor time about the political process. We will be seeking students’ views in a controlled and responsible way on the key issues which will affect them as they move through education and the adult world.
Bosworth Academy Students Visit Corpus Christi
On 11th February 2015, we took twenty-one Year 12 students to visit Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the trip was to give our students a taste of life as a University of Cambridge student as well as providing them with crucial advice on how to be a successful candidate in the rigorous application process to Oxbridge.
We arrived at the historic College (founded in 1352) and were given a session on ‘Applying to Cambridge’ by Dr Nicki Humphrey-Baker. Students were given a detailed insight into the lengthy application process and were given excellent advice on how to become a successful candidate. With our Year 12 students beginning the UCAS process later on this year, this talk was invaluable at giving our potential Oxbridge candidates the grades required and skills they need to develop in order to become an Oxbridge undergraduate.
Lunch was taken in the magnificent dining hall before the students broke off into smaller groups for a guided tour around the College by current Cambridge undergraduates. Here, they had the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular buildings as well as ask questions of their tour guide. The groups reconvened for a more formal question and answer session with the 5 Corpus Christi students (a geographer, an historian, a geologist, a philosopher and a computer scientist), where we could find out a students perspective of studying at Cambridge as well as the work required to attain a place.
The day finished with a taster lecture from Dr Richard McMahon from the University of Cambridge Engineering Department who provided a stimulating session on Renewable Energy sources. The Bosworth Academy representatives showed exceptional enthusiasm and answered the questions posed of them with confidence and accuracy.
This was a very rewarding trip for both staff and students alike. The invaluable information has given our students, not just a better idea as to how to apply for Oxbridge courses, but to university life in general. Our students left Corpus Christi with an improved appetite to ‘be better than they thought they could be’ and has motivated many of them to consider applying for Oxbridge courses this Autumn. As always, the Year 12 students represented the Academy with pride and distinction, and are a credit to this institute.
Mr J Scrimshire
Bugsy Malone Production
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. | The Bosworth Academy Performing Arts team are proud to announce the upcoming production of Bugsy Malone. For the first time in Bosworth history all key stages are involved. At least half of our wonderful, talented cast are from our new Laureates in Year 7. We are also very proud to be offering students not just the opportunity to perform but also to become members of the stage crew. The stage crew is being led and mentored by our very experienced Design Technician, Nicole Foxall. She has the students managing budgets, organising costumes and designing and building the set. They have also organised several fantastic fundraisers around the school including a ‘dress for an era’ non uniform day, a delicious cake sale and ‘Name the Bugsy Malone Teddy Bear’.
The musical is a feast of action, music and a splurge of guns galore. Two rival mobster gangs fight a comic war against the backdrop of New York City and 1920s prohibition. Meanwhile our leading man, Bugsy, played by the talented James Cottis, tries to win the affection of Blousy Brown. She is talented singer and feisty young woman who wants to realise her dreams and become famous. Our first show takes place on Wednesday 18th March with subsequent performances on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st (matinee and evening). You will be invited into Fat Sam’s Speakeasy and sit at tables to watch the show, allowing you to become part of the production. For some of our performances you will be able to purchase tickets which will provide you with food during the performance. All catering will be done in house, led by Claire Brockhouse (head of ADT and Catering) and her fabulous team of BTEC Catering students. Tickets will be available from 2nd March from Bosworth Academy main reception. A big thank you goes out to all students and parents who have given extra help with the cake sale and supporting the fundraising stage crew have been doing to raise funds for the production. Also ‘Name the Bugsy Malone Teddy Bear’ will be continuing throughout the shows with the winner being announced following the final performance. The teddy bear will include one of the Trilby hats and one of the fully working ‘splurge guns’. Please come and support us and bring your friends and family too! Many thanks The Performing Arts Department |
Easter Revision Academy
Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April
A Variet of subjects to choose from, a letter and booklet available from your tutor.
Please sign up before half term (Friday 13th February)
Use the links below to download a copy of the letter and booklet:
Easter Revision Signup Letter [pdf]
Easter Revision Booklet [pdf]
Would you like feedback from the trial exams?
On February 5th February the Academy will be holding a parents consultation evening for Year 11, 12 and 13 only. This is to provide a vital opportunity for teachers to feedback to both students and parents trial exam outcomes and most importantly what needs to be done to ensure success in the summer.
To book, click the link below:
Please note: Booking will go live on 22nd January 2015, 7pm.
150 New Lifesavers at Bosworth Academy
| On Friday 12th December 2014, Year 10 students were given an opportunity to learn about the importance of first response and CPR. The training was part of the British Heart Foundation initiative ‘Call, Push Rescue’ and supported by the ground breaking Leicestershire Heartsafe Programme. Bosworth Academy students were very fortunate to have trainers from all backgrounds including Cardiac Specialists and Paramedics; the session itself was led by a top Cardiac Consultant from Glenfield Hospital. Our two Year 11 ambassadors, Beth Kenney and Stephen Gamage also provided support for the Year10 students. During the training, students were shown a short video/scenario which set the scene for the training and involved a young boy of the same age as the students. Following this students were each able to work with their own dummy to go through the CPR training. Students then had an opportunity to learn about how to use a defibrillator. The school as part of the programme now has a defibrillator on site; this will be placed in the reception area very soon. Student feedback from the event was very positive, many enjoyed the practical part of the training together with the fact that can now feel confident in saving a life! The Academies aim is to now roll the training out to Year 11 with the support of the PE faculty and the resources provided to us by the British Heart Foundations.
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To Seek – To Find – To Make Safe
Richard III’s remains will be re-interred in Leicester Cathedral in March 2015. In order to mark this remarkable event and to bring a contemporary relevance, the community of Desford are constructing a “Cascade and swath” of 5929 White York Roses. Each rose representing one of the 5929 instances of a citizens of Leicestershire who go missing ever year, the vast majority are young people. Each instance of a missing person is caused by a failure to protect often the most vulnerable in our society. As with the passion to seek, find and make safe King Richard, we pledge to seek, find and make safe those young people who for whatever reason go missing each year in Leicestershire. For more details visit bosworthacademy.org.uk/richard3.
Fitness Fortnight in Yr10 & Yr11 Core PE (12th-23rd January)
It will be fitness fortnight during core PE from Monday 12- Friday 23 January. This is the opportunity for students to take part in a variety of different fitness sessions. They will be challenged to work as hard as they can which will help them to develop their resilience. All students will need to bring a full change of PE kit, even those students who are carrying an injury. One option will involve a bootcamp session where students will be exercising in the mud and are likely to get very dirty. If your child is interested in this, it is important they bring clothes that are suitable. A water bottle is also recommended!
The PE Department
Unable to visit the recent parents' evening?
If you were unable to visit our recent parents’ evening, then the next evening will be held on 20th November.
On 20th Novemeber, a number of school governors will be in attendance to discuss with parents how they can support the school. More details on the governors section of the website (link at the top of the page) to follow.
To book, click the link below:
Please note: Booking will go live on 6th November, 7pm.
What people had to say…
The Open Evening held on 25th September was the busiest yet, with more parents and potential students enjoying an informative and enjoyable evening than ever before. This was a great opportunity for potential parents and students to meet staff, existing Academy students as well as other parents, whilst experiencing the outstanding facilities and learning of the breadth of subject available to study.
Our media students wanted to capture the mood of the evening and have compiled a short ‘VOX POP’ series of interviews.
If you where unable to make the Open Evening contact the Academy to arrange a personal visit.