It’s been another busy and rewarding week at Boroughbridge High School. Year 11 started their week with a Careers assembly, led by Mrs. Mannion, our Careers Adviser, reminding students of their possible post-16 options and highlighting the forthcoming Open Events in our local area. Year 11 can also look forward to an individual careers interview where they can discuss their possible futures.
In Forest School, Mr. Woodward reports, ‘With autumn in full swing we explored the idea of foraging. Students gathered apples and silver birch bark from trees on the school site (birch bark is rich in betulin which is an excellent tinder for fire lighting), whilst learning about the importance of only taking what we need to ensure minimal damage to the ecosystems we were taking from. Students were then taught about different fire lays, safe sighting, lighting and extinguishing of campfires as well as the fire triangle to ensure success. Each team excelled at this task and successfully created toffee apples flavoured with cinnamon and ginger over the coals and flames.’
Our students are always keen to take on leadership opportunities and this week, in assemblies, they heard how they can get involved in School Council and have a wider impact on what’s happening in Boroughbridge High School.
We have been supporting others today with our KS4 Health and Social Care group organising a brilliant bake sale to raise money for Macmillan Cancer, a charity that has and is providing superb support to some of our families. Thank you for your generous contributions which helped us to raise the impressive sum of £183.
We’re also now on the countdown to our Open Evening on Wednesday 7th October. School will close at 2p.m. on that day so we can complete our final preparations. We’re delighted, as usual, that so many of our students are returning to proudly take part in many activities across the school to give prospective students and their parents and carers a real insight into Boroughbridge High School. Exciting times!
Have a lovely weekend!