The Junior Mathematical Challenge is a 60-minute, multiple-choice competition aimed at students across the UK. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The problems on the Junior Mathematical Challenge are designed to make students think. Most are accessible, yet still challenge those with more experience.
Dealing with exam pressure.
We know that many young people might find the lead up to formal examinations an anxious time. This is perfectly normal and in this article, we give some top tips and hints on how to manage these thoughts and feelings.
Congratulations to Hattie 8L who competed in the British National Judo Championships and won the Gold medal!
Last week we were joined in our KS3 and KS4 assemblies by Delphine Norton, the Max Respect Officer for Lincolnshire County Council, who came to talk to our students about the importance of travelling to and from school safely.
This term is all about making sure our Year 11 and 13 students feel as well-prepared for their summer exams as possible with support for revision and wellbeing during the final push.
After months of prompting from schools the Department for Education has this week provided more clarity around what happens if students in Years 11 or 13 are unwell with Covid symptoms during the summer external examination period. Information can be found here Everything you need to know about Covid measures during exams this summer - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk). Further information will be shared directly with parents of Year 11 and 13 students in the next week or so.
This term we are focusing on the concept of ‘Accept Who you Are’ and in Wellbeing Wednesday tutors will be exploring the concept of self-efficacy and how we can make positive changes to enhance our wellbeing.
As Year 11 and Year 13 approach the more formal exams and assessments I thought it timely to share some resources that can help you support young people with inevitable exam pressure.
Staff are invited to nominate students who have demonstrated a Growth Mindset in the past few weeks. This might have been in lessons, in clubs, in tutor time or simply around school. Please note we already award bi-annual subject badges and merits for good academic work, effort and improvement. These Growth Mindset nominations recognise those who show resilience (academic or otherwise); who aren’t afraid to get things wrong and learn from it; those who have a go, take themselves out of their comfort zone or show that even if a task is tough they will persevere.
Well done to Imogen 8A. She has been selected to be part of the squad representing Lincs Schools FA U14's from 120 girls who trialled.
Congratulations to KSHS students Becky 11A, Ruby 7W, Isla 7L and Rianna 9MC who were medal winners after competing in a number of events at Sleaford Swimming club gala.
Over the Easter holidays the IT network team were busy in classrooms upgrading a raft of new PCs for student use. As part of our asset replacement plan, new computers have been installed in the library; in V4, a multifunctional classroom with desks that convert to IT spaces when needed; in the Year 13 private study area, and in Geography classrooms.
Staff are invited to nominate students who have demonstrated a Growth Mindset in the past few weeks. This might have been in lessons, in clubs, in tutor time or simply around school. Please note we already award bi-annual subject badges and merits for good academic work, effort and improvement. These Growth Mindset nominations recognise those who show resilience (academic or otherwise); who aren’t afraid to get things wrong and learn from it; those who have a go, take themselves out of their comfort zone or show that even if a task is tough they will persevere.
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