On Monday our Student Council met for the first meeting of 2024. This time with a focus on how to support this new exciting year for Etone. With 7 planned trips abroad, the new build and some more exciting developments it stands to be the best yet.
The Great Etone Bake Off
On Tuesday our ECT’s had their termly social. This time the event: The Great Etone Bake Off. With an hour on the clock and a basic recipe our ECTs showed their Teamwork skills as they raced to create the best cup cakes within the limit.
At Etone we really value our staff and non more so than our early career teachers. With a full program of events and benefits to support staff wellbeing, the ECT social is an important one. Whilst it is always important to realise the need for pedagogical developments, having the time to try new skills and mix with peers is a valued opportunity at Etone.
Whilst the creations were equally brilliant we of course have a winner, in the best looking category Miss Hylands Cherry on Top cakes took 1st Place. However for the taste it was Mr Daniels, Mr Logan and Mr Monro who won with their creations.
It was a big success well enjoyed by all.
Matrix Academy Trust Talent Competition
Do you have a special talent you wish to showcase at our next big live event. You will have the chance to perform on stage Infront of a live audience in Birmingham in a state-of-the-art theatre Millennium Point on Thursday 18th April 2024. Whether it be singing, juggling, stand-up comedy or anything in between, we want to see all your wonderful talents. Unfortunately, we cannot accept Dance entries this year due to the size of the stage.
How to enter:
- Have one of your performing arts teachers record your performance (or film it yourself and email to your teacher).
- A snippet of your performance can be submitted, please do not worry about submitting a performance in its entirety.
- Your teacher will be able to submit your performance video to the Matrix judging panel.
- Finalists will have the opportunity to perform at our next big trust event and some school events this year.
- Solo entries and group entries are welcome.
- Submit your entry by 4pm on Friday 23rd February 2024.
Method of Instruction Course. 20/21 Jan 2024.
Thirty-four Non-Commissioned Officers from Barr Beacon School, Bloxwich Academy, Etone College, and Wednesfield Academy attended their Method of Instruction course held at Barr Beacon School over the weekend.
The cadets learnt how to structure and deliver instructional sessions to their fellow cadets using syllabus training subjects as a basis. Each of them then had to plan and deliver two instructional periods which were assessed by the staff during the weekend.
By the end of the weekend all of the cadets had earned the right to wear the coveted yellow lanyard and begin instructing within their contingents. Well done to all of the cadets who attended the course.
Warwick Law School
On Wednesday and Thursday last week Warwick University Law School came to Etone to work with our Year 8 pupils. The program looked to further enhance our Citizenship and Fundamental British Values programme which is delivered within Learning for Life lessons. The pupils had the chance to look at the various roles of the different people in a court room and the definitions of different crimes.
Excitingly the students then took part in a case study in which they decided the fate of a case. It was an extraordinary insight into what a career in the law might look like. At the end of the sessions our pupils were very positive and well informed of the routes into careers within Law.
Warwick University also complimented the pupils they worked with and were clearly excited about the possibility of returning soon.
We look forward to working with Warwick University again in the future.
Careers Ambassadors
Our Year 8 Careers Ambassadors worked alongside the Warwickshire Careers Hub last week. They completed sessions looking at Employability Skills, and different qualifications available to support careers. As a result the Careers Hub will be using Etone as a case study to show other schools in the area the benefits of have a team of careers ambassadors. We also hope to be working with the hub in the future to further enhance the skills of our ambassadors. This is an intrinsically important aspect of our careers provision and something we are proud to boast about. With being one of the only providers in the area with the Quality in Careers Standard marque this is something that is integral to everything we do.
A big well done to our Career Ambassadors.
Nuneaton Library Visit
On Tuesday a group of our Year 9 pupils took a trip to the Nuneaton Library to explore and research themes for their speaking presentations.
An important Etone Employability Skill for our pupils, communication is an important part of helping to make our pupils confident and articulate members of the community.
By delivering rich experiences our pupils are able to apply these skills in real life context.
Whilst they were at the library they were also able to shown their organisation skills, looking up books that will help to support their chosen topics.
The topics pupils have chosen are vast, with everything from “The Place of Equality in Society ” to “The Art of Ice Skating”. Some very interesting and exciting topics.
A big thank you to our year 9 pupils who showed what it means to be and Etone Learner. The feedback was wonderful and we were delighted to be welcomed back to the library.
Also we have to thank the library and their team for another wonderful visit. See you next time.
Are you a budding photographer?
Our chair of trustees Sir Mark Aspinall has been invited to have his photograph taken to be placed in the Victoria Law court in Birmingham. Sir Mark has over 20 years’ experience in Law across banking, financial, media, NHS, Government and FTSE corporate sector and is currently a Judge and a Governor of a local authority Primary School.
We would like to take this opportunity to see your very best photography work and give you the opportunity to have your work hung in the law court for years to come. See below details on how to get involved with our Matrix photography competition.
Submission Criteria. You can submit up to three portrait style images, each image can be of the same or a different subject. Your images should be saved in jpeg format. Images should not be altered or edited, we want to see your original photograph. Cropping is allowed. Images should be sent with your full name, form group, school name and a short write up to explain your style of image. Submit your images to photography@matrixacademytrust.co.uk
Submission Deadline: Sunday 18th February 2024. Speak to your media/creative arts teacher for help and guidance.
What is Portrait Photography? Portrait photography is best defined as a genre of photography that involves capturing the identity, personality, facial expression, soul, emotions, essence, and the overall inherent character of a subject within a photograph.
Prize. The winning submission will be chosen by Sir Mark Aspinall and Mrs Draycott. The winner will receive £150 and the opportunity to take the commissioned image in Victoria Law Court in Birmingham. The winners photograph of Sir Mark Aspinall will be proudly hung in the court. The oldest image currently hanging in the court currently is over 180 year olds. This is a chance to take a photograph that will be seen in court for many years to come.
Parent/ Carer Support Workshop
At Etone College we are committed to developing a partnership with parents/carers with the shared aim of ensuring our pupils make progress in everything they do.
Following the continued success of our programme we would like to announce our next session aimed at parents and carers of Key Stage 3 pupils. The aim of these workshops are to look at one element of school life and consider how best our pupils can be supported both in school and at home. Through a mixture of online and face to face sessions, we will look to develop links between home and school and provide support in a number of areas.
All materials from these sessions will be uploaded to our website and can be found using the following link after the event: https://bit.ly/3gm0kqo
We would like to invite you to the next event as follows:
Parent/ Carer Support Workshop: How we assess and support your child at Key Stage 3
Location: Online, Microsoft Teams
Date: Wednesday 28th February
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
The aim of this workshop is to consider strategies to support your child at home with their education in preparation for their next steps towards Key Stage 4 and beyond. There will also be an opportunity to discuss ideas for helping pupils to engage with school work at home.
If you would like to attend please complete the Microsoft Form from the QR code below or click here by Friday 2nd February. If you have any questions, please contact the school. We look forward to welcoming you to Etone.
Etone WBA 3 V 2 Derby County
An away day for Etone WBA saw the reverse fixture against Derby C who were thumped by ourselves on the opening day of the season. The team appeared unrecognisable in both personal and performance setting the tone early on in the game for what would be a really competitive match. First 10 minutes Derby saw a lot of the ball but we’re unable to create too much. After Etone WBA settled into the game it began to get more comfortable and some quick feet to create half a yard allowed Atkins to make it 1-0 to the away team. Half time came and shortly after Etone WBA saw fit to double the lead again through Atkins giving the travelling team full control of the game. Late in the second half Etone WBA began to tire and allowed a response from Derby after an individual error to make it 2-1. Gradually Etone WBA were forced back into a mid block as Derby began to see much of the ball. A couple of good saves from Bheda kept the score line favourable and then he made up for his earlier error with a diagonal long ranged pass into Heath who volleyed home from close range to make it 3-1. A nervous last 10 minutes saw Derby curl a free kick around the wall and in at the near post but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 3-2 win for Etone WBA and the win keeps us top of the league.
Scorers:
Atkins x2
Heath x1
If you see any of the lads around please congratulate them on their season so far 😊
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