OuseNews Ousedale School Magazine February 2020

Ousedale Young Musician of the Year 2019-2020

2

Message from Sue Carbert—Headteacher

www.ousedale.org.uk

Year 11 Achievement Awards

This half term has flown by – I think the Ofsted surprise set us up for

the half term. I do hope you have had the opportunity to read the

letter. However, we are very much focussed on this Summer’s

exams. We have met with Middle Leaders to explore their exam

strategy for Year 11 and Year 13; they are very detailed - we now

need your support to ensure over half term they spend some time

on their studies. The Year 11 Mocks Part 2 are in the first and

second week back and Sixth Form interviews start this week as well.

We have enjoyed some lovely evenings this term and photos are featured of the term Year

11 Achievement Awards and Ousedale Young Musician of the Year. The staff have also

organised lots of other activities including the Lego and Debating competitions. In both of

these we have been very successful and have reached the national final in both. Enjoy

reading OuseNews.

Sue Carbert, Headteacher

3

Ousedale Young Musician of the Year 2019-2020

@ousedale

On Wednesday 5th February, Ousedale Young Musician of the Year

competition was held at the Olney Campus. The evening got off to

a flying start with an energetic performance of "The Chicken",

written by Alfred James Ellis from Ousedale Jazz Band. The

audience were then treated to some wonderful music from each

competitor, with the standard exceptionally high across the board.

Mr Roland Hills, a well-known figure in Milton Keynes music

teaching circles, had the very difficult task of adjudicating for the

evening. Ousedale Concert Band performed selections from ‘The

Phantom of the Opera’, Webber, as the adjudicator deliberated

over his final decisions. Following feedback to all students

involved, Eleanor Brain (Cello) and Charlotte Bruce (Flute) were

both awarded runner up prizes, with the overall winner going to

Caleb Gray (Piano) for a performance described by Mr Roland Hills

as ‘spine tingling’.

The Music Department would like to thank all students involved for what was an

exceptional evening of music making.

Strings

Eleanor Brain 13MS Cello ‘Elégie’, Opus24, Faure

Gabija Varzgalyte 13MS Violin ‘Romanian Dances’, Bartok

Piano

Jessica Howson 13JLB Piano ‘Sonatina No.2, Mov 2’, Leighton

Caleb Gray 13EY Piano ‘Clair de Lune’, Debussy

Woodwind

Polly Bennett 13MS Flute Sonatina’, Berkeley

Charlotte Bruce 12KF Flute ‘Danse de la chèvre’, Honegger

Guitar

Alfie Olsen 9CTW Bass Guitar ‘Isn't she Lovely’, arr. by Victor Wooten

Harry Olsen 12ALM Elec. Guitar ‘Improvisation’ by H. Olsen

Brass

Max Pritchard 12CAC Trombone ‘2nd Mov from Concertino in Eb Major’, David

Timothy Ball 13DK Cornet ‘Softly Awakes My Heart’, Saint Saëns

Vocal

Ariana Kubiak 13MS Soprano Empty Chairs at Empty Tables’, Schönberg

Freya Gamblin 11GHW Mezzo Soprano ‘She used to be Mine’, from Waitress

4

Sporting Achievements

Edward Davey is currently the National Champion for the U13's category (he won this title in April last year). This means that he has been recognised by Badminton England as showing potential to become part of the England team when he reaches 14 years old. He has already represented his country in several International tournaments in Scotland and Belgium. Edward regularly plays for his county and is often asked to play in the U17 category .

Here’s a picture of the National Singles Champion training hard on his smashes and drops preparing for his next big tournament in February. Edward trains at badminton 5 days a week including PT sessions to strengthen his match play. He has also been selected on the Badminton England Pathway which offers him the very best access to England coaches.

Congratulations to the Year 8 Boys’ football team who won their Quarter-Final County Cup fixture against Princes Risborough 8-0. Goals scored by Joel (6), Arinze and Jayden capped off a fine performance. Good luck in the Semi-Finals!!!

PE

Year 7's enjoyed taking part in a rugby

training game recently with St Paul’s, led

by MKRFC.

Well done to Ed Cook on achieving 9th in the Teen Fit Masters Cross Fit

competition. This is an incredible achievement as he was the youngest in

the age group and it was a very tough competition.

www.ousedale.org.uk

Congratulations to Jamie Darcy on his fantastic achievements since he started Cross Country running only 18 months ago. Last year, Jamie alongside two other boys from Ousedale School competed in the Milton Keynes Schools Cross Country Championships gaining 1st, 2nd and 4th out of all the Milton Keynes Schools. Further to this, a selection was made to run in the next level of races which took place on 5th February at Stowe School. Jamie and another student, came 1st and 2nd and were selected to run against all schools in the county of Buckinghamshire. Jamie also came first for the under 17s and has been selected to represent Ousedale School and the county of Buckinghamshire in the English Schools Cross Country Championships in Liverpool at the beginning of March. Only 4 places are automatically selected. Well done Jamie and good luck for the event.

5

Sports Leaders Trip

A group of students were recently actively involved with the 'Active 30 Project' at Kents Hill Park School, a YST project with Alistair Patrick Hestleton (Paralympic Footballer) and Mike Mullen (former BMX Champion).

During the day students completed a project plan to help improve the wellbeing of students around school. The aim of the project was to develop competent young champions able to facilitate their peers achieving 30 minutes of physical activity within school. They also learnt how to promote the benefits of being physically active, develop leadership skills, reduce health inequality for young people with additional needs and encourage behaviour change towards a more physically active lifestyle.

Lego League Winners

Congratulations to the team who won the Regional First Lego League competition. The competition took place in January and a group of girls from Years 8, 9 and 12 took first place and won the whole competition. They now have the National Finals to look forward to! Good luck!

@ousedale

6

Aspire

Steve Cole—Author Visit

Author, Steve Cole, recently came to speak to Year 7 students. He talked about what inspired

him to become a writer. He was particularly interested in History and talked about the spy

gadgets used in World War Two and explained about how telephones were invented. He uses

this inspiration in his famous series ‘Young Bond’ which is about spies and action. He also

explained how to create stories and make improvements. Lots of his stories take inspiration

from how many people have to sacrifice their lives to make sure our lives are good.

After the talk, we got to ask lots of questions and Steve even signed some of our own ‘Young

Bond’ books.

By Chase Berry, Mabel Francis and George Clarke (Year 7).

Students have enjoyed a range of Aspire sessions this half term including: “Discover Fortunes” presented by outside speaker: Darren Amos from the Personal Finance Society.

Students learnt about the role of Financial Planners (or

Wealth Managers) and how they help people sort out their

financial future. The Discover Fortunes event gave students

the chance to put in place a financial plan for different

people, ranging from a sports star to retired

multimillionaires. It was a great way for them to understand

more about financial products that they will need later in

life. Working in teams, the Discover Fortunes competition

enabled them to show off their employability skills as well as

learning about financial planning. Everyone enjoyed the

session and found it very informative.

www.ousedale.org.uk

7

Drama

On Thursday 5th December, Ousedale Year 11 Drama students experienced Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, at the Cambridge Theatre in London. The production showcased spectacular talent and was extremely inspirational for our students to watch, particularly as the main character Matilda was so young in years but so incredibly talented. Young Matilda, played by Tilly-Raye Bayer, had most of the lines within the performance and displayed superb commitment to her role.

Bayer received a standing ovation from many in the auditorium for the hard work and dedication she had put into her performance. The entire show was very well received by our delightful students who thoroughly enjoyed their theatre experience.

@ousedale

8

Design Technology

Students have been working hard recently to finish their T-shirt designs for a DT project. I'm really proud of the Year 8's who have been creative and proactive in their designing and practical work. Well done! Here’s a selection of some of their finished designs. Miss Baldwin.

www.ousedale.org.uk

9

Art

Well done to the canvas painters and their wonderful work in Enrichment. They have learnt about canvas painting, designed and created their own and then helped to display their work at the end of the 6 weeks. Well done! Miss Baldwin.

@ousedale

10

Arts Award

Congratulations to 68 students from both campuses who completed their

Bronze Arts Award and to Sophie Callaghan who received her Silver Arts

Award. Students were presented with their certificates earlier this term.

We were delighted with the dedication of the students and the creativity

of their portfolios representing their arts journey.

The Arts Award is an exciting, nationally recognised qualification, which helps students develop as

an artist. It has been an extremely rewarding experience which has enabled students to excel in an

area of the arts which they find interesting and exciting. Students have developed their

independence, confidence and leadership skills and show that they can take responsibility for their

own learning in the portfolios they created.

‘I enjoyed the different skills I have learnt through the Arts Award, especially my time management

and how to be proactive with my performing and teaching.’ (Hannah Goodge, 11MG)

'I enjoyed the whole experience of the Bronze Arts Award, especially teaching someone else some

music!' Rosie Rodden (10SRB)

'I enjoyed the Bronze Arts Award as it allowed me to look at my role in the arts more critically.'

Alyssia Ingram (10 SRB)

‘The Arts Award encouraged me to investigate the arts further. It also inspired me to visit the

theatre more often.’ Aidan Carthy (8NTB)

‘Doing the Bronze Arts Award was extremely exciting. I highly recommend it as it was a brilliant

experience.’ Thomas Buttell (10SV)

‘I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Bronze Arts Award; it was a wonderful learning experience.

It allowed me to learn new skills, and also to share my own. Katherine Chase (8GWT)

‘I made many memories and gained a new confidence. I enjoyed each day I spent doing the arts

award.’ Georgia Haynes (10RC)

www.ousedale.org.uk

11

Music Grade Results

First Name Surname Instrument Form Grade Result

Katie Abernethy Flute 8EF 3 Pass

Wouter Altena Drum Kit 10SV 2 Distinction

Timothy Ball Cornet 13DK 8 Pass

Jessica Ball Trumpet 8SA 3 Merit

Madeline Bhebhe Alto Saxophone 11GH 3 Distinction

Madeline Bhebhe Music Theory 11GH 5 Distinction

Eleanor Brain Cello 13MS 8 Distinction

Olivia Brandon-Graham Music Theory 13MS 5 Pass

Oliver Butterworth Music Theory 11AP 5 Distinction

Aidan Carthy Trumpet 8NTB 3 Pass

Maddie Catanach Flute 13JLB 8 Distinction

Finlay Connelly Trumpet 8GWT 3 Pass

Charles Costelloe Trumpet 9HB 4 Pass

Tristan Derrill Drum Kit 13JLB 4 Merit

Xander Fell Piano 8JR 3 Distinction

Alicia Goodger Violin 7RN 2 Distinction

Shiven Goyal Keyboard 8EF 1 Distinction

Caleb Gray Piano 13EY 8 Distinction

Emily Gunn Oboe 7EF 3 Distinction

Lilly Hackett Guitar 8NTB 1 Merit

Jack Hill Electric Guitar 9MB Debut Merit

Adam Hird Cornet 12KK 6 Merit

Christian Iannotta Clarinet 10EN 5 Merit

Michael Iannotta Piano 8EG 1 Distinction

Meg Lambert Piano 9MB 1 Pass

Tiongi Makaya Flute 9WR 2 Pass

Lara Moffat Alto Saxophone 11SW 3 Distinction

Louis Moffat Trumpet 8GD 3 Pass

Jack Morris Drum Kit 9MB 3 Distinction

Sasha Mortimer Violin 10FW 4 Merit

Hannah Mudway Cornet 8MW 4 Merit

Sarah Prior Violin 7KHS 2 Distinction

Max Pritchard Trombone 12CAC 8 Merit

Catherine Richardson Cello 9MR 3 Pass

Eve Smith Piano 8GWT 1 Merit

Rowan Thomas Trombone 12MYS 6 Pass

Tom Wood Euphonium 8LKR 5 Distinction

Edith Wortley Alto Saxophone 8GWT 3 Merit

Edith Wortley Flute 8GWT 5 Pass

Congratulations to the following students for success in their recent exams:

@ousedale

12

Accelerated Reader

Well done to the form winners:

Highest number of quizzes passed: 7VT 98 quizzes

Well done Year 7! What a monumental achievement to have read so many words at this stage in the year. Keep reading and quizzing.

www.ousedale.org.uk

13

Engineering

Western Power visited Ousedale School in January 2020 to deliver a workshop to Year 11 engineering students and discuss current apprenticeship opportunities available within their organisation. For those studying GCSE's, Craft Apprenticeships are currently available. Western Power Distribution is the electricity

distribution network operator for the Midlands, South Wales and the South West.

Students heard about the opportunities available and what’s involved in the apprenticeships over the three years to gain qualifications and experience as part of their training. There was an opportunity to talk to apprentices about their experience, progression opportunities within the organisation and career prospects that are available upon completion of the training as an apprentice. Students also had the chance to carry out a practical exercise in constructing a sample electrical fitting and observed how exothermic welding moulds work in connecting copper wires.

@ousedale

14

Careers

The Careers team and the school continue to work on increasing the amount of activity happening across the school to embed and achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks. Gatsby Benchmark 1 – A Stable Careers Programme This year’s Careers Calendar can now be found on the school website and includes a breakdown of careers related activities for each year group.

Gatsby Benchmark 2 - Learning from Career and Labour Market Information A new Labour Market Information tab has now been added to the Careers section of the school website. This page provides up to date information on current trends along with widgets to help you compare employment statistics. Gatsby Benchmark: 3 – Addressing the Need of Each Pupil The University of Buckingham introduced our Medical Society students to reflective practice, life as a medical student, organ function and diseases, MMI and activities essential for medical school selection and a Q&A session.

Gatsby Benchmark 4 – Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers

Gatsby Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees Western Power came in to do a workshop with Yr11 Engineering students which

gave them an opportunity to perform some practical tasks and talk about

apprenticeship opportunities.

Gatsby Benchmark 6 – Experience of the Workplace Yr10 and Yr12 work experience is strongly encouraged for students who are not attending a

foreign trip during ACE week. If you require any help/support with your application, please see

Mrs Gibbard at Olney or Mrs Gibson at Newport Pagnell.

Please note the deadline for Yr12 forms to be returned has been extended. The deadline for

ALL forms to be completed and returned to the Careers Office is Friday 28th February 2020.

Gatsby Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education MK College Big Yellow Bus came to visit the Newport Pagnell Campus to provide information, advice and guidance to students about the courses that they offer and offering application support for those who want to go to college. A drop in session was held at the Olney Campus earlier in the month.

Gatsby Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance Yr11 students are continuing to be seen for a Careers One to One session. If you feel that a student requires an appointment urgently, please contact the Careers team by email careers@ousedale.org.uk

or by dropping into the office.

Up and coming events next half term: Yr12 What Career? What Uni? Live! 28th February 2020 A Careers Newsletter will be available prior to the end of term.

www.ousedale.org.uk

15

Science

Science Quiz

1. What fuel does the OPAL nuclear reactor use? Is it a) uranium, b) plutonium, c) thorium, or d) polonium? 2. How fast is the International Space Station moving as it orbits Earth? Is it about a) 270 kilometres per hour, b) 2760 kilometres per hour, c) 27 600 kilometres per hour, or d) it’s not moving at all? 3. What colour is titanium dioxide? Is it a) blue, b) brown, c) yellow, or d) white? 4. When was Velcro patented? Was it a) 1895, b) 1925, c) 1955, or d) 1995? 5. When weighing mosquitoes, how many do you need to make a gram? Would it take a) about 2, b) about 20, c) about 200, or d) about 2000? 6. ISRO is a space agency. Where are they based? Is it a) France, b) China, c) New Zealand, or d) India? 7. Bos taurus is the scientific name for which animal? Is it a) the cow, b) the sheep, c) the red crab, or d) the common scorpion? 8. Octane is a chemical often found in petrol. How many oxygen atoms are there in each molecule of octane? Is it a) 18, b) eight, c) four, or d) zero? 9. Which of these diseases is not spread by mosquitoes? Is it a) Zika, b) measles, c) Ross River fever, or d) chikungunya? 10. Which sense does a cochlear implant assist? Is it a) sight, b) touch, c) hearing, or d) smell? 11. Which of these Australian mammals weighs the most? Is it a) the common wombat, b) the red kangaroo, c) the koala, or d) the eastern grey kangaroo? 12. The Kármán line separates Earth from space. How far up is it? Is it a) 100 kilometres from sea level, b) 1000 kilometres from sea level, c) 10 000 kilometres from sea level, or d) 100 000 kilometres from sea level? 13. If you want a pendulum to swing more frequently, which of these factors will make the most difference? Should you a) make the pendulum shorter, b) add more weight, or c) pull it back further before letting go? 14. Portland cement is typically made from which rock? Is it a) limestone, b) sandstone, c) granite, or d) pumice?

Answers:

1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (a)

@ousedale

16

Catering Department

Recipe of the Term—Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake

Ingredients:

140g unsalted butter 300g digestive biscuit, broken up 500g cream cheese, softened 85g icing sugar 300ml double cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 15 Ferrero Rocher), 5 roughly chopped,

(remainder reserved, to decorate) 4 tbsp. hazelnut chocolate spread 25g hazelnuts, roughly chopped

Method

Make the cheesecake base: melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat. Blitz the biscuits in a food processor to a fine crumb, add the melted butter and pulse until well combined. Tip into a 23cm spring form cake tin and press down firmly into the base. Chill while you make the filling. Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar in a bowl to soften. Whisk the cream and vanilla in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, and then fold into the cream cheese. Stir through the chopped chocolates. Spoon over the biscuit base and smooth with a spatula. Cover with cling film and chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Once it has set, place the chocolate hazelnut spread in a saucepan and melt over a low heat for 3-4 minutes until runny. Allow to cool slightly before spreading over the top of the cheesecake. Decorate with remaining chocolates and some chopped hazelnuts. Chill until ready to serve. ENJOY!

Look out for upcoming theme days; advertised on the TVs in the canteens across both campuses!!

The recycling machines are still proving very popular, in addition we are now using more sustainable wooden disposable cutlery across the campuses.

If you have any feedback or ideas please feel free to come and let us know.

Also any special requests we will do our best to accommodate you! Anisha Avery—Catering Manager

www.ousedale.org.uk

We have our Pancake day on 25th

February!! Come and grab a

pancake at lunch with a choice of

lemon & sugar or golden syrup for

60p - don’t miss out!