21st October 2011

On Monday 10th October, a class of Year 9’s went to Boston Borough Council to hear a talk on personal safety as part of the National Personal Safety Day. This included very important aspects, such as internet safety, street safety and home safety. The talk was very educational and inspired them to be more aware. They also had the opportunity to ask the CCTV supervisor, Gilly Gilbert, questions and look at the CCTV of Boston!

Our thanks go to the Community Safety Team of Adam Eden and Donne Brewer and PC Simon Owen for presenting clear information on safety issues that relate to us and answering our many questions. Overall, the morning was  enjoyed by all the students that went.

By Ellie Vincent and Paige Taylor

21st October 2011

The Phoenix Theatre Company from London came to Boston High School on the 4th October.

We did a series of devising activities, which mainly focused on the movement of our bodies.

We did one particular task in which we were given a line to say in groups of four. We then had to interpret that sentence and create a performance including the physical performance techniques which we had learnt earlier on in the afternoon.

It was a great and inspirational day, enjoyed by all of us. We now know not to just use our voices when we perform in theatre, but to also use our minds and bodies as well.

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17th October 2011

Last Thursday, pupils were experimenting with Mentos and Coke. When you drop a Mentos into a bottle of Coke it fizzes out of the top like a fountain. They tried with a single Mentos, then with several at once - but how do you get them in to the bottle fast enough? A Mentos ‘delivery system’ was manufactured using magnets which was reasonably successful but now pupils are tasked with designing their own system to create the highest fountain!

The explanation and more experiments by the ‘Mythbusters’ can be found here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGMxEr2AxHM

Remember - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) club meet every Thursday between 15:30 and 16:30 in C2!

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17th October 2011

AS Health and Social Care students recently enjoyed a visit to Freiston environmental centre, where they found out about all the activities and facilities that the centre has to offer visitors.  Some of the students will be returning as volunteers to support children with additional needs.

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17th October 2011

On Wednesday afternoon, 5th October 2011, children from the Butterwick, St Mary’s, Tower Road, Hawthorn Tree, Wyberton and Gosberton Community Primary Schools attended a High 5 netball tournament at Boston High School. Hawthorn Tree A won the tournament, after winning their league with 9 points, and winning the semi final and the final, Tower Road A came second and Tower Road B and Butterwick came joint third after extra time was added onto their match. Everyone who attended really enjoyed themselves and the children showed a lot of enthusiasm while practising and playing all of their matches.
 

By Amy Chamberlain

17th October 2011

Are you feeling ‘lost’ in a subject?
Do you find a topic difficult?
Are you behind in your class work or homework?

If the answer is ‘YES’ to any of the above questions, then you need to use our new Subject Mentor system.

Come along to Room 12 on a Tuesday or Thursday, at 12.40pm until 1.15pm (be there before 1.00pm).

USE US OR LOSE US

We are here to help you!

The Sixth Form Subject Mentor Team :-)

7th October 2011

In the first session of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) club, pupils learnt how to turn copper coins into gold!! But as yet, they aren't quite legal tender anywhere. So don't go changing all your £5 notes into pennies, dumping them in chemicals and then hauling them off to the bank. This is the chemistry behind it…

A ‘copper’ coin is dipped into a solution of sodium zincate in contact with zinc metal. The coin is plated with zinc and appears silver in colour. The plated coin is held in a Bunsen flame for a few seconds and the zinc and copper form an alloy of brass. The coin now appears gold!

For more interesting experiments, come along and join the STEM club - every Thursday between 15:30 and 16:30 in C2.

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22nd September 2011

It was the first day of term and already Y12 students were boarding coaches to attend an Induction Day at the University of Lincoln. The aim of the trip was to inspire our new 6th form students with a taster of university life…something they could be experiencing for real in just two years time.  The students were excited at the prospect of visiting a University Campus – for many it would be their first opportunity to experience university life ‘up close and personal’ rather than viewing campuses remotely via their laptop.

On arrival students were greeted by University of Lincoln Student Ambassadors who escorted them to a lecture theatre where students were placed in rows and took part in an icebreaker task which involved a set of cardboard tubes and a mint – the object of the task was to get the mint from one end of the lecture theatre to the other via the tubes…think several mints went missing never to be seen again!

Dan Hadfield, Schools and Colleges Liaison Manager then gave a talk on the benefits of higher education as well as other routes such as Apprenticeships.  Students were then escorted on a tour of the University by Student Ambassadors to give them an idea of lecture facilities and living accommodation. Finally students gathered together for a quick-fire question and answer session before departure.

Feedback from the students was very positive – they enjoyed the insight the visit gave them into university life with many reporting that it had motivated them to ensure they make the most of opportunities offered in 6th form.  A point made by some students was that the visit was too short and they would have liked to have stayed for longer!

22nd September 2011

Lincoln University are offering our Sixth Form students 'Get Set Go' sessions!

They will be in school for a series of informal drop in clinics, covering topics ranging from tuition fees, student finance, the value of a degree and employability to student accommodation and coping with work load. This opportunity will compliment the existing support and guidance given in school. The sessions will be held from 1-2pm, and the first is planned for the 10th October.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths

Meet in C2 on Tuesday 27th September @ 1pm to find out more!

What is STEM?

STEM clubs allow you to explore, investigate and discover STEM subjects in a stimulating learning environment, away from the constraints of the school timetable or a prescribed curriculum. They allow you and your teachers to work together and explore many different ideas and activities.

1. Alchemy. Can you turn copper into gold?? We can…
2. Post a Pringle. Design a package to send a Pringle in the post. They will be posted to you!
3. How big a tower can you build from spaghetti? Hmmm what if I use marshmallows to help…
4. Water rockets. Whose can fly the highest and furthest?
5. What happens if you drop an egg from the balcony? Nothing if you have designed a parachute system to ensure a safe landing!
6. How do you make a geodesic dome? With cocktail sticks and midget gems obviously!
7. You have all seen the mentos coke fountain but have you made one? How high can it really go?
8. How do you make a working hovercraft from a balloon and a CD?
9. Are you interested in renewable energy? Group work to research wind turbines and model a working prototype. If it works can we build a larger model? What could it power?
 

20th September 2011

This competition is open to all BHS pupils in years 7 – 11.

You can win reward points and Psychology prizes!

The correct answer drawn for each term will win, and you must e-mail your answer to Miss Biscoe.

TERM ONE

Q. THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MIGHT BE SHOWN IN SOMEBODY SUFFERING FROM WHICH MENTAL ILLNESS?

Hallucinations
Poverty of speech
Delusions of grandeur

Good luck!