INTERNAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLES - TERM 6

Life changes; the personal characteristics that help make us good to know, well-balanced and successful people stay constant.  We aim to help our pupils to develop the characteristics that will help them to enjoy life-long success – including determination, resilience, and a willingness to work hard, both independently and with others, to achieve goals that might, at first, seem out of reach.  These things, added to an ability to see mistakes as ‘feedback’ rather than ‘failure’, are as important for later success as are the high exam grade outcomes enjoyed by the vast majority of our pupils. 

Ours is a caring community; we build confidence and self-esteem by showing our pupils how they can meet challenges and overcome difficulties themselves.  They learn that quantities of intelligence are not fixed, that success is largely down to effort over time rather than luck, and that ‘self-esteem’ is gained through achievement in the face of adversity, rather than through adult praise for mediocrity.  We teach, too, that we all ‘stand on the shoulders of others’ in life, and that co-operation is as important as competition. 

Relationships between staff and students are excellent.  Those relationships are the daily demonstration that we do not simply talk about caring for others and supporting each-other – we live these values daily, in countless ways, and this is what makes our community special.  Sample the richness and diversity of life at Boston High School via this website; better still, come and visit us.  There’s a feeling you get when you’re here that you’ll not quite find anywhere else.

Dr J G Howard

Headteacher

24th May 2013

Boston High School’s Class of 2013 leavers transformed their School into Hogwarts for the day. The world of Harry Potter was this year’s theme for the traditional annual leaving festivities. Teachers and  Sixth Formers donned cloaks, waved wands and one student even dressed as the ‘Golden Snitch’ from the books and was chased around school in the style of the now infamous game of Quidditch. Student Rebecca Leatherland said, “It has been an awesome day so far, very emotional but also very exciting to think that we are all off on our own adventures in some way.” Dr Howard, Headteacher, said: “These have been a truly wonderful group students and we all wish them every success in their final examinations and the exciting futures they have ahead of them.”

Our own Young Journalists were reporting throughout the day...

Magical Muck-Up Day

This year as we bid a farewell to our Upper Sixth Form, we saw our school transform into ‘Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’.  Seven years ago when they were just beginning, the theme of their summer school was Harry Potter,  so seven years later now all in the sixth form they thought Harry Potter would be a great legacy to leave. During the day we saw: a troll invade the girls toilets; the knight bus make its rounds and Madame Dolores Umbridge’s office arrive in Boston High School.

One student said, ‘It is really creative.  I loved that the entrance was platform 9 ¾ and that the entrance to the English block was the entrance to Diagon Alley.’
To see some of our sixth form in action on their last day watch the video below. We wish them good luck in the future and hope they have fun wherever they go after Boston High.
 

Our resident photographer, Mr Acheson, captured some great photos of the excitement!

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24th May 2013

This year’s Geography fieldtrip for year 8 on Wednesday 15th May set out to examine the potential for tourism development in East London. Despite a very early start, year 8 enjoyed a whirlwind tour of some well-known and many less well-known tourist destinations in East London. These included the 2012 Olympics stadium, the Cutty Sark, the Discover Greenwich centre, the Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and its famous Royal Observatory, the National Maritime museum, Canary Wharf, the O2 arena, the Emirates Airline Cable car and the Crystal exhibition at the Royal Group of docks. The Crystal exhibition on sustainability is in an amazing building on the side of the old docks. Where admission was free we went inside for about 10 minutes in each! This is a new and exciting way to visit such centres! Students were in groups of 4 and had to score each attraction from the point of view of different kinds of tourist e.g. a young backpacker, a family with 2 young children, retired American visitors etc. Before returning home we had half an hour of shopping at the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford.

The whole day was very fast paced with a wide variety of transport used: coach, Docklands light railway, London Underground (Jubilee line) and of course the cable car. The was of course the favourite tourist activity for most of the 63 year 8 students and who could disagree with them. The day was organised for us by the excellent company, Urban Geography East London.

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7th May 2013

At the end of last term many members of Y8 went on the fantastic trip to Dieppe - including Ariane Fleuriot who has provided this report.

Not all of us could come, but our laughter and chatter made up for everyone who had to stay behind. On the day of departure, we had to be at school for 7.00am, to board the big red bus entitled “LEON” which was to become our “second home” whilst we were away. We stopped a few times on the journey, until we arrived at Dover for the ferry. It was a choppy journey, but this way we didn’t miss seeing the rolling coast of Calais as we approached the harbour. The trip to the hostel only resulted in more excitement. The travelling from Calais to Dieppe took a few hours, and was very photo-worthy, and we took advantage of the chance to take pictures of some of the French landscapes.

When we arrived at our destination it was already dark. Everyone was glad to finally be there, but hungry! After we got settled into our rooms we were invited downstairs for dinner where we were greeted by the French chef and people who worked at the hostel; we were to address them in French only, which gave us experience talking in French. This was reinforced the next day in Rouen. After leaving the hostel we visited the market at Place du Vieux Marché to have an hour’s guided tour around Rouen to introduce its history, which we all learnt a lot from. It was a very French scene; a musician was playing the accordion whilst an old couple danced in the background as our tour guide spoke. Time was given for us to go and have lunch and to shop, which gave us a very individual aspect and really tested our language skills! Later on, we stopped at Ferme Val de Bures, a goats cheese farm, for a milking and tasting session and a visit to see the baby goats! The lady who owned the farm spoke to us in French whilst Mr Servonat translated, but she spoke 26th April 2013 very slowly so that we could pick out certain words and phrases for ourselves. We got back to the hostel at 6.45pm ready for our evening meal of quiche and couscous, which was shortly followed by a walk to the local bowling alley. This was a great time to spend with all of our friends, and again we used our French to order drinks and bowling shoes.

The next day we visited a marine museum where we were dropped off by a miniature train, which had previously taken us on a tour around Dieppe stopping once on a hill, which revealed the beautiful sights of the town. Every day that followed was just as good as the other. Later on, on the third day we went to Le Treport for the first time where we went on the funicular, you could see for miles from there. There were a few souvenir shops, which were visited and we patrolled the beach, admiring the cliffs nearby. This day was our last full day, so a few of us visited the games room back at the hostel in the evening where we played table tennis/football in a match against the teachers. On the last day, on our way home, we stopped at Pâtisserie Le Fournil, a bakery in Wierre Effroy, and got to try croissants, freshly baked from this typical French-styled bakery. Later we stopped at Intermarché, a French supermarket, where we raided the chocolate aisles, before heading home.

Dieppe was an amazing adventure that I will never forget. Once we got back to England, I felt homesick for France, and wished I were back there. New friendships were made, more memories created, and the trip had a real educational impact.

24th April 2013

Year 10 Health and Social Care students visited Johnson Community hospital today, to carry out research for their GCSE assessment tasks.  They received informative talks from the Outpatients’ sister and the Minor Injuries Chief Nurse Practitioner who explained issues such as quality assurance, services provided and the structure of the organisation.  The students then went on a tour of the hospital which included the Outpatient departments, the in-patient and palliative care ward and the Minor Injuries Unit.

16th April 2013

Despite fears of bad weather the group set off on Monday 11th March with considerable excitement and expectation. They were not to be disappointed as the weather proved to be dry for all but Thursday afternoon and the return drive on Friday. Our 19 Boston High students were accompanied by 6 students from Boston Grammar school and a total of 3 staff. On arrival in Keswick we visited the shores of Derwentwater to see the drumlins and climb Castle Head. Later we stopped at Ashness Bridge and the Bowder Stone before reaching our very comfortable accommodation at Borrowdale Youth Hostel.

Day 2 involved a focus on Settlement with 5 transects along major roads into Carlisle. Here we noted the variety of housing types in different areas of the city as we walked from the edge of the city to the city centre. We also examined the impact of the recent flooding in Carlisle, the new flood defences and visited the wonderful waterfall at Aira Force on the edge of Ullswater.

On the Wednesday we travelled to the Field Studies Council field study centre at Blencathra for a 6 hour field day on rivers. Here we were preparing for the typical examination questions on the fieldwork paper on carrying out safe field study on rivers in mountain areas. To be precise we were investigating changes along the Glenderaterra Beck. In the late afternoon we also took in the wonderful views of Buttermere and its amazing lake.

Day 4 involved a visit to Wordsworth country with an exploration to Grassmere. Here we examined the characteristics and changing nature of a rural settlement, in this case a tourist ‘honeypot’. We also walked to Easedale Tarn to map and study glacial features such as a hanging valley, a tarn (lake), a corrie, waterfalls and much more! The afternoon ended with a walk around the Borrowdale area to take in the many features of glacial erosion and deposition to be found there.

Each evening involved a great deal of data analysis and hard work to work out the significance of what had been seen during the day. It was a great trip, enjoyed by all and many wondered why we had not been to amazing Lake District National Park before. Thank you to all the parents for your continued support for this valuable trip.

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16th April 2013

Many of you will now be aware of the internet YouTube sensation ‘Harlem Shake’, which has taken over and now it seems that everyone around the world is creating their own versions. As a development of media production techniques, our news team, filmed, edited and added the famous DJ Baauer music to their very own ‘Harlem Shake’ video.
The workshop took place last week to improve the skills that the journalists have learnt over the past year, we were also looking at the influence internet sensations have on the media and how a short video clip or ‘viral’ can have a phenomenal impact on the media rich content we experience. First there was Gangnam Style, now there is Harlem shake…it is anyone’s guess what will be next.
We hope you enjoy our version of Harlem Shake starring the BHS Newsteam!
 

Rebecca Leatherland
BHS Newsroom Senior Editor
 

1st March 2013

Between February 12th and 15th 2013 the History Department made its annual trip to Berlin with 16 students. We took a few students who are studying power, politics, nationalism and fascism within politics and Sociology A level courses but the majority were our A2 level History students. As usual the trip was tightly linked to their coursework essays which comprise 40% of the total year’s work. This year’s task is to look at several historians’ interpretations of the Holocaust and using these with their own knowledge answer the very difficult question “assess the view that the Holocaust was mainly the result of a long term plan by Hitler to eliminate the Jews”.

The full trip report can be downloaded below!

Berlin 2013 - Trip Report

1st March 2013

The idea of the Royal College of Music was first suggested by Prince Consort but it took several years until it was fully established in 1876. The college is designed to ensure that students are equipped to succeed in the ever changing career of a musician and are ready to take the initiative in their futures, but my future was less certain as I was going to be composing and performing an original piece of music and I don’t even play an instrument!
 
Several school pupils, ageing from fifteen to eighteen, were invited to participate in the Pulse Fiction Composition Workshop at the Royal College.  The workshop provided a fantastic chance to improve both musical and composing skills as well as teamwork but the worrying part was that the newly formed group only had 5 hours until a public performance, gulp!

The workshop was led by composer Frasier Trainer and there were several RCM musicians present to support and encourage the students. At the end of the workshop, there was a 15 minute concert in which the group performed the new pieces they had created; it was inspirational to all attending and gauging by the crowds reaction all were suitably impressed.

This was followed by a formal ‘Variable Geometry Concert’, in which several well-known pieces were performed: Chamber Symphony by John Adams, Workers Union by Louis Andreissen, New Work (a world premiere no less) by Raquel G Thomas and Tehillim by Steve Reich. The conductor was Jean-Philippe Calvin and his orchestra consisted of bass, strings, percussion and voices. There were about 30 members and they performed to a fairly small audience in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall. The concert was a masterclass in minimalism and although sometimes quite niche was a pleasure to watch and listen.

Look out for my audio report on the next Boston High YJA Radio show, but if you can’t wait for the next show here is a little teaser, click below to hear our performance.
 

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Alisha
Boston High Newsroom
 

8th February 2013

Tuesday and Wednesday saw more than ten pairs of students from key stage three battled it out in a cook off! Mrs Thornalley and Mrs Manson judged the cook off and they tasted dishes from 5 different countries: the Caribbean, Republic of Ireland, India and Portugal.

The brief was for two students to plan and cook a 2 course meal for 2 people from the countries listed above. The 2 course meal should have consisted of a main course with either a starter or dessert and the complete meal should cost no more than £10.

The pairs had 30 minutes preparation time where they could collect equipment and weigh out all of their ingredients. In this time no food handling was permitted. Then an hour and a half was given for cooking. At the end of this time both dishes had to be plated and ready for judging.
Dishes cooked included flatbread and spicy coleslaw and a lot of different curries with variations of desserts. Well done to everyone who took part!

Kyra Balderstone
Year 8

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4th February 2013

Last Friday, five students taking part in the Boston/Hakusan City Exchange programme went to Long Eaton School in Nottinghamshire to take part in a day organised by Routes into Languages.

The day consisted of many activities centred around Japanese culture and business which will be useful to them when they travel to Japan in July.

They took part in a language class which taught them basic words and that there are three Japanese alphabets rather than one. A ‘business challenge’ taught the students how important it is to wear the right clothes and sit in the right place in the room (with the most important member furthest away from the door, and the most junior, closest to it) and what not to say and do in a business meeting. This was followed by a carousel of activities which included a food demonstration, calligraphy writing, a ‘chopstick challenge’ and even the opportunity to dress in a kimono.

There was also the opportunity to speak with international business people about studying languages at university and about how languages can help with career choices.

The students really enjoyed their day and came away knowing how culturally different Japan is to Britain and with even more excitement about their forthcoming trip. Many thanks to Mr Acheson and Mrs Trowsdale for accompanying them.

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18th December 2012

Four of our Sports Ambassadors - Luke Macleod, Chloe Wicks, Harmony Brady and Ellen Talbot - together with Sports Ambassadors from other local secondary schools, recently took part in a day of activity at Freiston Educational Centre.

By the end of the day they had:

• - challenged themselves
• - encouraged others
• - become more effective communicators
• - learnt to trust others to guide them through a difficult situation
• - conquered fears
• - dealt with the unexpected
• - relied on other people
• - taken charge
• - learnt new skills
• - shared new experiences
• - built up a bond between group members
• - had fun!

Hopefully this will all help in their sports leadership work over the year. Many thanks to the staff at Freiston for running the day for us!

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10th December 2012

Although we were not competing, Boston High School recently hosted the U19 Netball Lincolnshire Schools Finals at short notice. Thanks to all concerned, in particular:

• - our caretaking staff for sweeping our courts to rid them of loose gravel and then on the day thanks to John for sweeping the water off them, twice!
• Jane Walsh for her help on the day.
• - all staff who umpired, in particular those who stayed on voluntarily after their own matches were finished to help out with umpiring the later tournament winning matches.
• - Jenny McGarel for all her preparation of the paperwork so that the tournament ran smoothly.
• - Nic Brennan for getting the medals and for her support.

Ten teams from across Lincolnshire had qualified for this event. The school teams which had progressed to the final were:

• Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Horncastle
• Kesteven Grantham Girls School
• The Priory LSST
• Bourne Grammar School
• The John Leggott College
• Spalding High School
• Stamford High School
• Queen Elizabeth’s Gainsborough
• Monk’s Dyke Tennyson College, Louth
• Brigg 6th Form

The match was played in two randomly drawn groups of five with the winners from each group playing the runners up from the other group.

This meant that one semi final consisted of:

Stamford High School (winners) v The John Leggott College

Score: Stamford won 17 to 10

The second semi-final was:

The Priory LSST (winners) v Spalding High School.  

Score: The Priory LSST won 15 to 6

The very exciting and closely fought final between Stamford and The Priory LSST was eventually won by The Priory LSST 15 goals to 14 after extra time.

In the match for 3rd place John Leggott College won Spalding High school 10 goals to 6

Priory LSST and Stamford now represent Lincolnshire at the East Midlands tournament in January – Good luck.

Well done everyone – the standard of play was superb and the whole tournament was played in such an excellent atmosphere of supportive friendliness.

22nd November 2012

I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has taken the time and care to create a shoe box this year, supporting Operation Christmas Child. We managed to produce a total of 120 boxes, beating last year's total! The boxes will go to a total of 15 different countries - including Haiti, Kenya and Belarus. The children of these countries will receive the shoe boxes near to Christmas time, and we hope that our efforts will mean they can also enjoy the festive spirit. Thank you again, everyone!
 

Rebecca Ryan
Charity Co-Ordinator
 

16th November 2012

Psychology students from Boston High School and Boston Grammar School attended a Psychology Conference entitled ‘Science and Pseudoscience’ at Nottingham Playhouse on Tuesday 13th November.

The conference got off to a great start with a session by Professor Phil Banyard, Reader in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University  ‘Won’t get fooled again’ in which he challenged students to be sceptical – every day we are bombarded with information but how can we tell the good stuff from the rubbish?  Is there any evidence at all that 5 portions of fruit and veg a day do us any good? Does listening to Mozart boost your brain?

Dr Peter Lovatt is a principal lecturer and Reader in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, where he runs a Dance Psychology Lab.  He explained his current research which examines the relationship between dance and thinking, health, hormones and human perception.  Some of our students joined him on stage to show us their moves!

Gustav Kuhn not only demonstrated some of his magic to the audience but also explained how his passion for magic inspired him to study Psychology.  He is now a lecturer at Goldsmiths, London.

The finale was Andrew Newton’s talk about the development of hypnosis.  The lecture was fascinating and funny - especially as several of our students volunteered to participate in the on stage hypnosis demonstration! 

16th November 2012

On the 8th and 9th of October for another year, a group of year 10 geography students went to visit the beautiful village of Castleton. With attractions such as the remains of Peveril Castle, the adventurous watery caves as well as the green hilltops, it gave the students the perfect opportunity to think about their coursework question, ‘Why is Castleton a honeypot (a village that attracts visitors)?’ as they explored independently through the small village.

Whilst the teachers decided to have a sit down with a cup of tea, taking in the countryside on a surprisingly sunny day, the pupils where left to work their way through 6 activities that were carried out in the mornings and evening throughout the 2 weekdays; ensuring they have enough work that will benefit their Geography Controlled Assessment.

Though there was time spent researching through secondary and primary data the pupils would recommend the fantastic village to their friends and family in hope that “next time I come I wish I can be booklet free!”

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16th November 2012

An Archery Taster Day was held earlier this term. It was mainly for Y8 pupils, however other students who wished to try archery also had the opportunity to participate. At lunch time it was open for staff to come and have a go too!

Each session lasted an hour and after a safety talk and demonstration students had several shots at the targets.

The day was a huge success, with sixty students signing up to express an interest in the 10 week archery continuation course, taking place on a Wednesday evening. Places for this were limited to the first sixteen applicants, however those students not lucky enough to get a place will have another opportunity later on in the school year as four members of staff are shortly to undertake a Level 1 Archery Coaching Course. Once they have qualified they intend to start a BHS Archery Club.

Many thanks to Ian Talbot for making the arrangements, and to all the other archery coaches, who gave up their time for nothing, to make this day possible for our students. I would also like to give a special mention to Barry Molsom who headed up the day for us.

S Gibson

Sports Co-Ordinator

16th November 2012

A Primary School High 5 Netball Tournament was held at BHS recently.

The participating schools were:

Quadring
Butterwick
Gosberton
Old Leake
St Mary’s
Tower Road (2 teams)

A round robin format was used. Thanks to the following BHS students for umpiring the matches:

Emily Manson, Jade Doughty, Tallan Brinkman, Laura Smith, Georgia Smith and Mei-Lin Roberts

Thanks also to Laura Hardy and Paige Taylor for keeping the score and taking the photos.

The winning Primary School was Tower Road A, and the runners up were St Mary’s.

The next Primary School event is a High 5 Development Day for Y3 and Y4 pupils on Tuesday 27th November, from 12.45 to 14.45.

26th October 2012

The last afternoon of term brought lots of fun and laughter for students at Boston High School, who were raising money for charity at the School's annual Bazaar. Full report from our Young Journalists soon!

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24th October 2012

With a long line up, Britain’s Got Talent at Boston High School started at the beginning of lunch time in the main hall and it was the main event of the day.

With eight acts backstage and very nervous the majority of the school piled into the hall for a lunchtime of loads of talent.

First up: Megan, Y7, singing Fun, What do I Stand For. Leonie commented: “She has guts to stand up and sing acapelia. She was amazing.”

Second: Samantha, Y8, singing and playing the piano. Holly said: “Samantha played really well and her singing was beautiful.” Nesta told us: “The singing was lovely; it filled the room.”

Next: Kate, Y7, playing the clarinet. “Very original, lovely tune,” Kyra said.

After Kate came a trio: Leah, Helena and Jamie, Y7, singing Adele’s Someone Like You. Holly and Leonie told us: The three were in perfect harmony - the singing was sweet and gentle.”

Rowan, Y7, was next and she played a lovely tune on her guitar. Holly and Nesta stated: “It was in tune and made a great atmosphere.”

Britney, Y7, sang What Do I Have To Do To Make You Feel Proud. Nesta said: “She was very confident and had a very strong voice.”

Another trio was Ellen, Anya and Zakia, Y8, with Jar of Hearts. Kyra told us: “Great confidence to stand up in front of all these people and sing like that, a shaky start but as they worked their way through, they got stronger and stronger.”

Alicia, Y8, had a few technical problems, but eventually it worked and her fantastic voice took over. Leonie said: “She hit the big notes really well.”

Last but not least was Ashi, Y7, an Indian dancer. Kyra and Leonie told us: “She was really good and it brought some culture to the show. Everyone was spellbound.”

The Judges: Mr Servonat, Miss Lowe and Mr Athersych. Mr Servonat told us: “I thought the talent show was great; it was a real eye opener on all the pupils’ hidden talents.”

Eventually it was time to announce the winners: First was … Ashi and second was … Samantha! Ashi told us: “It feels really good to win and it is great for my culture and country.” Mr Servonat said: “I think Ashi deserved to win because he act was different and included a different culture.”

24th October 2012

Congratulations to Esther Adenuga-Taiwo, Emily Manson and Kerri Oglesbee on their successful health promotion.  This event was planned and delivered by the students as part of their Health and Social Care A level studies.  The students chose to focus on road safety and delivered the promotion to year one and two students at Tower Road Primary School.  The primary school children learned important tips such as using crossings safely, walking sensibly and wearing fluorescent clothing.  These topics were addressed through suitable games and activities planned by our students. 

5th October 2012

On Monday, October 1st, members of Y7 visited the Norwich Playhouse to see the famous actress Miriam Margolyes in her one-woman show.  Miriam Margolyes’ acting career has included film, radio and stage, but she is best known recently for her role as Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter films.

Several of the pupils were brave enough to join this redoubtable actress on the stage, where she gave them instructions on acting, speaking and punctuation.  An unforgettable experience!

The photos show Y7 enjoying some of the pleasures of Norwich.

H. Fitton

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27th September 2012

Students from Year 10 were able to extend their academic studies of “Macbeth” and “Henry V” to a more practical level on September 18th when actor Mal Smith, from the Splendid Theatre Company, came into school to run Stage Fighting workshops.  Sessions were also held for members of Year 7 and the Sixth Form, as part of their Drama and Theatre Studies courses.

Students learned to slap, punch, pull hair and kick without hurting anyone, A good time was had by all!

H. Fitton

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27th September 2012

The success of Boston High’s efforts to help students to become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow was recognised by the Young Enterprise organisation this summer, which awarded the school a coveted Young Enterprise Centre of Excellence Award.

The award, to be presented during whole-school assembly on Monday 24th September, is presented to schools for their outstanding contribution and example to others of how the Young Enterprise programme builds business skills and prepares students for the world of work.

Dr Howard, Headteacher, commented that ‘this award shows, as does the continued success of our Young Enterprise companies like Synergy (pictured), that the best of Boston are up there with the brightest in the UK.  Some highly elite schools have won this award, and we are delighted to be in their company.  The school will fund two new Young Enterprise teams this year and we hope that many from our record Sixth Form intake will want to get involved.’

23rd August 2012

Boston High students are celebrating the school’s best ever results – and results likely to place the school within the top 150 of all schools nationally.  78% of all GCSEs were graded A*-B – a record – and 100% of students gained at least 5 A*-C grades, including Maths, English and Science – another record.  46% of all grades awarded were A*-A – easily the highest in the school’s history and only 3% of all entries resulted in the award of anything below a grade C.  Fourteen students received ten or more A*-A grades.  Headteacher Dr Howard noted that ‘our students have done just as well as those at some of the best state and fee-paying schools in the country.  Almost all will soon start their A levels and these grades mean they will be more likely to get offers from the elite universities when the time comes.  Boston’s brightest are amongst Britain’s best.’

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16th August 2012

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19th July 2012

Bethany Steadman and Harriet Housam awarded highly competitive STEM bursaries.

Intended to support pupils’ interest in STEM subjects the Nuffield foundation provides up to 1000 bursaries a year for students in the first year of a post-16 science, technology, engineering or maths subject. The bursary funding is £80 a week for the four week period during which time successful applicants will experience hands on science and research. Placements are available across the UK, in universities, industry or research institutions.

Bethany will be working at Walkers Crisps where she will be investigating the effects of starch content on the crisps. Harriet will be working at Lincoln Universities Riseholm campus where she will be working with a renowned professor of animal behaviour studying tortoises.

Places for these bursaries are highly competitive and only 1000 are awarded nationally! What a great achievement by both students.

27th June 2012

Pupils and Staff from Boston High School lined the pavements of Spilsby Road this afternoon to watch the Olympic Torch pass through Boston, on day 40 of the Olympic Torch Relay. During the afternoon, pupils have been taking part in Olympic-themed activities.

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Katie Walmsley, a Year 8 pupil, was fortunate enough to be a torch bearer in her home town of Boston, carrying the Olympic torch through Boston's Market Place. Her nominator writes...

"Katie, my daughter, is 12 years old and has always been very kind and caring to others. When she was 10 years old she won an award from the local Rotary Club for her kindness to others. She helps at Sunday School and has helped to train the children there for their annual Sunday School Football Tournament. She played in goal for the local team when no-one else wanted to be the goalkeeper. She has helped me and others to organise various events for charities, including Open Gardens, Car Boot Sales and Craft Fayres. Recently she has biked 20 miles following a Ladies Tractor Drive for Breast Cancer Research and collected the donations from spectators. She loves sports and this would be her dream come true."

Congratulations Katie!

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27th June 2012

Congratulations to Nesta Baxter, who this morning had the once in a lifetime opportunity to carry the Olympic Torch during its journey through Grimsby! Nesta is a Year 7 student at BHS, and her nominator writes...

"Nesta is an asset to the school; her attitude, attendance and manners are always exemplary. She is always friendly towards others, relating well to her peers and adults alike; as well as supporting the many charities that the school raises money for. She is a determined young lady and never gives less than 100%, earning the right to represent the county and the Anglian Cross Country competition. She is a Midlands swimmer who has qualified for the national Biathlon semi-final and is ranked nationally at kick boxing. She is a hard working student who applies herself to all aspects of the curriculum demonstrated by the achievement of a certificate for excellent effort in a number of subjects."
 

All students at BHS will have the opportunity to watch the Olympic Torch as it passes through Boston and past our School this afternoon!

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Thanks to Nesta's Parents for supplying the photos!

22nd June 2012

From Saturday 2nd till Thursday 7th, 46 members of year nine and ten went on the annual Geography field trip to Rome and Sorrento in Italy.

The first two days we were in Rome; the Sunday and Monday, we went to the Roman Forum, all the Piazzas and shops, the Coliseum and the Trevi Fountains. Our tour guide for the day was really educated and had pretty good English so we could ask questions. Some of us went back to the beautiful Trevi Fountains after dinner to see them illuminated in the dark!

The next day we went to The Vatican museum. The Vatican is the Pope’s palace and is actually a separate state all of its own! We looked around all the separate buildings and gardens and all the beautiful artwork (including the Sistine Chapel!) but we were all a bit hot as we had to wear trousers and t-shirts to cover our knees and shoulders for religious reasons. We also looked around the massive St Peter’s Basilica!

On Tuesday, we went to the stunning Isle of Capri; my favourite day by far! We went on a 30 minute boat trip to the island, which was really fun. It was quite choppy but when we got there it was so beautiful! We all went on a funicular railway halfway up the mountain on the island; the view was so cool of all the houses and the gorgeous blue sea! We then we went on the chairlift all the way to the top, there were stunning views and we could see for miles! We had ice cream and some picture/relax time at the top and then came back down to do some shopping. We all found the buses really cute; they’re tiny, fast and bright orange!

On Wednesday, we went to Pompeii to see all the ruins and for lunch I had the famous Italian pizza, which was georgeous! We climbed Mount Vesuvius in the afternoon which was really steep and by the time we got to the top, everyone was exhausted! It was worth it as the view was amazing. To top it all off it was Rupa Keshwara’s birthday so we all sang “Happy Birthday” to her and it echoed round the volcano crater.

On Thursday, we had to get our bags all packed and ready for the coach before we left to go to the Mozzarella Farm. We went there and watched the chef make fresh mozzarella and then we all tried some as part of our lunch. We then travelled to Solfatara, an active volcanic site, where there were geysers that smelt of rotten eggs...more disgusting than I can describe!

Sadly then, it was time to leave. It’s impossible to write all the good times and memories from this trip in this article, it would be at least 10 pages long! All I can say is that for 5 days, we all had the time of our lives and would do it all over again! Thank you to the teachers and students for making this such a memorable trip!

By Pippa Wilson, Year 9

22nd June 2012

Last Friday, in very variable weather, almost all of year 7, along with 6 teachers, spent the day in Lincoln. On what was clearly a popular day for field trips (we encountered over 100 pupils from Nottinghamshire’s Tuxford School) the girls completed field studies of the cathedral, castle and CBD (central business district) of our county town. Mrs Connor lead her debut visit to the cathedral while the castle and CBD tours were lead by veterans Mr Acheson and Mr Busby!

Apart from a particularly enthusiastic downpour at lunchtime, we managed to avoid the worst of the weather. The pupils’ conduct and efforts were exemplary and, once again, it was a pleasure to take them on such a trip. The hard work and enthusiasm on the day will be followed up in class in the coming term and will form a solid basis for field work in the future which is an integral part of the learning process in these subjects.

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15th June 2012

By Katie Walmsley, Year 8

When I got my Live and Learn like a Champion booklet I didn’t think much of it so I took it home and showed it to my mum. She then said well you did that bike ride for charity in the summer why don’t you put that in and then it started from there. I looked at all of the values and what they meant. I then had to think about what things I had already done, and if they would go into any of the categories. If I hadn’t had the support from my family and friends I don’t think I would have been the first to get to Bronze, Silver and then finally Gold. Here are the steps it took me to get to Gold...

The first value which I did was RESPECT. I watched the F.A’s respect video about respect in football. Then I wrote a poem about it. The poem included about how not to argue with the referee, and how parents should be at the game to support their child and to watch the game not to shout at their child. The final thing in the poem say’s Please dad Please I’m only a child which is what a game of football should be about. I then observed my brother playing football and told him what he did which was good and stuff that he could improve on, including his passing and dribbling. After I had done Respect I did DETERMINATION. I did a poster on what I thought determination meant and I put on it someone who had been determined in their career.  I then looked at songs in musicals which show determination like the song “Anything you can do I can do better”, it shows determination by one wanting to beat the other. I have also done a 20 mile bike ride for charity raising about £100. I then gave my booklet to Mrs Manson and she gave me my bronze certificate in Key Stage assembly. Mrs Manson showed Key Stage 3 my poem and she showed them my poster on determination to inspire them to do more in their booklets.

When I got my booklet back I did FRIENDSHIP. I wrote a poem about God being my friend and that God is everyone’s friend and that he didn’t care about colour, race or language. Then for 20 minutes and 12 seconds of my own time I helped two of my friends with homework and sport activities. I also helped doing activities with the little ones at a Sunday school activity day, like sticking things together and colouring in pictures with them; we also played games and baked food. For EXCELLENCE, I participated in netball and cricket at the best of my ability, and I have also been chosen to be a London 2012 torch bearer. This was because of charitable work I have done. The final thing I did for this value was I gained my Kuk Sool Won yellow belt by completing my 15 techniques (Ki Bon Sool) and parts 1-6 of my form (Ki Cho Hyung) to the highest of my ability. I then gave Mrs Manson my booklet again and she gave me my silver certificate in Key Stage assembly.

For COURAGE I participated in the Disney Dazzle performance and sang a song from Beauty and the Beast with 2 other people. I also read out the prayer at a Sunday school activity day which I wrote. I showed courage when I was a Shepherd in a performance in church, I also helped little ones to learn their lines. When I did INSPIRATION, I wrote about someone inspirational and how they inspire people to do things which they wouldn’t normally do.  I then wrote about Jessica Ennis and how she is an inspiration to me and how she has inspired me to do things I have never thought about doing before. I have made a booklet on places which do sport in Boston and why people should get involved in sport. Finally I did EQUALITY. I found this one the hardest as before I started my booklet I didn’t know the meaning of Equality. For Equality I looked at what sports are available in Boston for the disabled. I helped at a Kuk Sool Won kid’s class helping with kicks and blocking. The final thing I did was I participated in a school council meeting and gave my opinion on what I thought should happen. I gave Mrs Manson my booklet for the final time and she went to show it to Dr Howard, he then presented me with my gold certificate on the 1st June 2012.

I really enjoyed doing my Live and Learn like a Champion booklet because it has made me think about what I do and what it could mean to me and the community.  The best thing I found about doing my booklet was that it has helped me to understand more about the Olympic and Paralympic values and what they mean.

The value which has made the most difference to me has been Respect, as it has made me realise that sport is not all about winning and losing. It is also about respecting all of the other players on the field/court and respecting parents and most importantly the referee or umpire, because in a game of football for instance the ref gets a lot of grief from players and parents which he/she shouldn’t have to deal with because the aim of the game is to have fun not to win or lose or to be the best. It’s the taking part which matters, because referees are not paid to solve arguments they are paid to do their job and to watch the game saying if it is a penalty or free kick or if it is a red or yellow card.

I am looking forward to doing more with the Olympic and Paralympic values and I am going to look forward to helping other people get to gold like me.

You can now buy earphone charms from our successful Young Enterprise group, Synergy, online!

http://www.sparkledustgifts.co.uk/category/synergy-ear-phone-charms.aspx

11th June 2012

With only a month to go until 13 students from Japan arrive to stay with a host family from Boston, we thought we would update you with our fundraising successes.  We have been to Asda and Morrisons to raise money by bag packing; bag packing is when you stand at the end of a till and offer to place the purchased items in a bag, they can then chose whether or not to put a donation into a bucket. We have contributed to the Spalding Flower festival by pinning flowers on the floats to add extra detail. This was a good experience as we had never done this before.  As you may recall, we asked you to donate unwanted clothes and textiles (in good condition) for our Ragtex collection.  We would like to thank you for your efforts which helped us to collect 160 kilos.  Our next collection date will be 5th July, so please bring into school used clothing, paired shoes, household linen, blankets, curtains and soft toys.  We are also collecting mobile phones and DVDs.  More recently, in school we offered students the chance to watch an edition of Friends.  We plan to hold more of these lunch time events, so please look out for them.  Although bag packing has been a big success with all of us working hard, our greatest achievement to date is being offered a grant of £3000 from The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.  This will substantially help us with the cost of the flights and we would like to say a big thank you to them.  However, there is still a long way to go, so please continue supporting our efforts.  

By Nikita Hooper, Y9

Come and watch an episode of Friends and enjoy some popcorn!

Friday 25th May

Main Hall

12:45

50p

All proceeeds to the Hakusan Exchange

16th May 2012

On Tuesday of this week year 8 students had the opportunity to answer this question, on location, in places which will be inundated by hoardes of athletes and spectators in just a few weeks.

After time travelling by map back to 1776 we learnt how the area had once been green fields, criss-crossed by streams and dotted with windmills. By 1867 it had become a highly industrialised area which left the site with serious pollution. By 1914 the former village of Stratford was a derelict and decaying part of Greater London.

The view today, from 22 floors up at Holden Point, is different again. The scale of the Olympic developments is staggering! The area has been transformed with improvements to transport, shopping and the environment which will, ultimately, benefit everyone in the area.

However, to find out whether this is how local people see the changes students were able to conduct surveys in Stratford Shopping Centre, opposite the brand new Westfield Centre. As students carried out their research, we were approached by a member of Newham Council who asked if we would forward our results to the communities department for them to use!

A number of other data collection techniques were practised during the day, including environmental and pedestrain surveys and students were encouraged to consider how planners could extrapolate from results like ours to estimate a “bigger picture”.

After a spot of shopping at Westfield and a most spectacular hail and lightning storm we returned to Boston having had a thoroughly inspiring day which really opened our eyes to the huge events taking place there in a few weeks time.

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8th May 2012

I am pleased to announce that Katie Walmsley in Year 8 has achieved her silver certificate in the Live and Learn like a Champion award. Not only the first to achieve the bronze award, she is also to be congratulated for being the first to achieve a silver. She has continued with her enthusiasm and participation in a number of activities to achieve the values of Friendship, Excellence, Courage and Inspiration. To achieve the silver level she has produced a prayer on friendship, has helped at a local Sunday school doing activities with younger children, has achieved her yellow belt at Kuk Sool Wan, and participated in the school Stage and Screen evening performing ‘Disney Dazzle’  - to name just some of the activities. Katie has also been accepted as a Torchbearer for the Olympics for her charitable work, a fantastic opportunity for her.

Other pupils continue to work towards their bronze award with Amy Pearson completing her values of Friendship and Excellence. To achieve this she has learnt a ‘friendship song’ that she performed to a group of friends; she also helped other pupils with their ‘spelling bee’ competition. As well as this Amy has competed in two gymnastics competitions and, like Katie, she has been part of the group performing ‘Disney Dazzle’ at the Stage and Screen evening.

Many congratulations to Katie and Amy, keep going for GOLD!

3rd May 2012

Visit to Naidex National – 2nd May 2012

36 Health and Social Care students enjoyed a visit to the Naidex National show at the NEC in Birmingham.  This is the UK’s largest disability, homecare and rehabilitation event.  Students were able to view and try out the products on display, talk to healthcare professionals and find out information about possible careers paths in areas such as speech and language therapy and occupational therapy.  The visit supported the year 9 students with the research they are currently carrying out, in preparation for their “Inclusion” project.

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Visit to Anglia Ruskin University - 26th April 2012

12 A level Health and Social Care students enjoyed a visit to the Peterborough hub of Anglia Ruskin University.  This day was very informative for those that wished to enter careers in nursing, midwifery or social work.  There were talks and advice provided by lecturers and professionals in each discipline.  Student also took part in a range of practical activities which included taking blood pressure, hospital bed making and carrying out ante natal checks.  These took place in both lecture rooms and lifelike mock hospital wards with “patients”.

27th April 2012

The Olympics are less than 100 days away. Pupils in the school are continuing to complete activities and tasks to achieve their Live and Learn Like a Champion awards. Book reviews, poems, participating in boxing, learning a friendship song and coaching kick-boxing are just some of the activities completed in helping them earn their bronze awards; as well as running a mile for Sport Relief. Students are also competing in cross country and an athletics tournaments.

Pictured below are the latest pupils to have been awarded their Bronze certificates.

24th April 2012

If you are in Year 11, 12 or 13, and you have reward points which you would like to exchange for prizes - the deadline is approaching! Please ensure that you collect a form from reception, and post it in the box (also in reception!) before....

More details about our reward points system and the prizes available can be found here.

17th April 2012

It was an early start for sixth form Psychology students heading to London on 28th March.  The first destination was The Freud Museum where students were able to see many of Freud’s personal artefacts and the actual couch used during psychoanalysis.  The guide explained that the museum was Freud’s residence during the final year of his life and we saw film footage of Freud in the house and garden.  After the tour of the house we went into the garden for a question and answer session.  We were also fortunate that a Psychoanalyst from Argentina was also visiting the museum and she joined us in the garden – giving students a rare opportunity to pose questions to someone working within the field of psychoanalysis.

Our second destination was the Science Museum, in particular the exhibition ‘Who Am I?’ where students had the opportunity to visit and a number of interactive exhibits on a range of topics from eyewitness testimony to phobias. 

The diversity of materials presented to the students during the day helped develop their understanding of how theories and studies, learned in the classroom, are applied in the real world.

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5th April 2012

On Wednesday afternoon, 28th March 2012, children from the Butterwick, Tower Road, St. Nicholas, Gosberton, Hawthorn Tree and St. Mary’s Primary Schools attended a high 5 netball tournament at Boston High School. Hawthorn Tree won the tournament, after winning their league with 9 points, and winning the final, and St. Mary’s came second. 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 and Alice Katugampola
 

28th March 2012

We are Synergy, a multi-award winning start-up business from the Young Enterprise scheme. We are a dedicated 15 member team who specialise in detachable, mix and match, earphone charms. Earphone charms are a fast growing trend from America and Asia, so we thought we’d bring the trend to you.

Synergy was first established in October 2011. Since then we have developed our charms to make them original, unique and quirky to suit our target audience. We have now expanded our range to over 30 designs including flowers, gingerbread men, love hearts, ice creams, Union Jacks and many, many more! To view our designs, either scan the code below or click our logo.

We will be developing our charms, allowing our customers to personalise them so they can bring in their own charms, buttons etc. We aim to make them personalised and individual which is key, as our target audience loves to be unique!

We have recently visited many trade fairs across Lincolnshire, including Boston, Spalding and Grantham, and  we also sell them constantly at school, where we have had great success in selling our products and also winning numerous awards and competitions.  Not only do we sell at our trade fairs we sell our products at every opportunity we can.

We have also recently been nominated for Youth Achiever at the Boston Pride Awards.

Please vote for us by texting 'BSP PRIDE synergy' followed by your name, address and postcode to 61500!

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26th March 2012

On 17 Apr 1942 Squadron Leader John Nettleton and his Lancaster bomber formation took off from RAF Waddington to bomb the U-Boat engine manufacturing plant at Augsburg in Bavaria. This daylight raid at the extremes of the aircraft’s endurance was exceptionally daring and the leadership shown by Nettleton earned him the Victoria Cross. RAF Waddington will commemorate the 70th anniversary of this historic mission during Apr and May 2012.

Master Aircrew Ian Woolley visited BHS to brief seven Year 9 pupils on the mission - Pubudu Piyatissa, Claire Fluck, Amber Cooper, Lynton Gomm, Bronte Graves, Oliver Balsom and James Bushell. Pupils will be expected to study the Augsburg Raid using their own and school resources and deliver a 15 minute presentation on the 4th May to RAF Waddington personnel, including senior executives who will doubtless probe the pupils' reasoning behind their briefings.

While the presentation they deliver will be factually accurate, it will be the pupils’ interpretation of the raid. This will allow the pupils to develop their own strands of research and advancements in technology. Each briefing will include visual aids and the choice of these will be left to the pupils. While it is envisaged that PowerPoint will be the principal medium, pupils will be encouraged to be imaginative; they may opt for period dress, or spurn IT in favour of facilities available in 1942, sticking with paper and boards!

26th March 2011

Some of our Sixth Form Sports Leaders have been running an after school bench ball club on Wednesdays, from 3.30 to 4.30. Anyone is welcome to attend - please see a member of the PE department for more details!

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12th March 2012

The Government is altering the age when participation in education or training is compulsory. For more information, please read the documents below.

	RPA - Facts for Young People
	RPA - Facts for Parents

27th February 2012

Live and Learn Like a Champion has been launched in school for Key Stage 3 pupils. This scheme gives pupils the encouragement to participate in various activities and challenges as part of completing their ‘Legacy Log’. The activities and challenges help promote the Olympic values of:

• Friendship
• Respect
• Excellence

and the Paralympic Values of

• Equality
• Courage
• Determination
• Inspiration

To achieve each value pupils have to complete three different activities or challenges. When they have achieved TWO of the values they will be awarded a BRONZE AWARD, for a SILVER AWARD they need to complete FOUR values before progressing on to achieving all the values for a GOLD AWARD.

These challenges and activities can take place outside of school as well as in and there are a number of things happening to work towards achieving these awards. Pupils just need to show the evidence that they have completed the challenge or activity and get a member of staff, coach, etc to confirm they have achieved it.

I am very pleased to announce that our first award for the ‘Live and Learn like a Champion’ goes to a year 8 pupil.

KATIE WALMSLEY has been awarded a BRONZE level – congratulations Katie.

Katie has carried out a variety of activities; being a coach and producing a plan to help someone improve, writing a poem, cycling many miles for charity amongst other things. Well done Katie, a commendable achievement and I look forward to awarding you silver and gold.

27th February 2012

On Tuesday the 7th of February 2012, three primary schools within the Boston area came to Boston High School for a dance development afternoon. The three participating schools were Hawthorn Tree, St. Marys and Tower Road. All three schools participated to a high standard and really enjoyed themselves.

The children first took part in a warm up exercise where they danced to ‘5, 6, 7, 8’ by Steps. They then split off into groups, of 5-7 children, each led by two high school pupils. In their groups they spent the afternoon practising a dance routine to ‘Candyman’ by Christina Aguilera, which they then performed to everyone at the end of the afternoon.

Overall, both the children and helpers had a wonderful dance filled afternoon.

By Alice Katugampola and Amy Chamberlain

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22nd February 2012

Congratulations to Violet Quinn in Year 11, who correctly answered the Term 3 Psychology competition with the answer 'autism'. Well done Violet - and thanks to all those who entered!

Term 4 Question

SIGMUND FREUD PROPOSED MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS ON HOW PEOPLE PROTECT THEIR CONSCIOUS (PART OF THE MIND). WHAT ARE THE FOLLOWING KNOWN AS?

DENIAL

REPRESSION

PROJECTION

E-mail your answer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , by Friday 23rd March! Competition is open to all students in Years 7 - 11, and we will publish the winner on our website.
 

2nd February 2012

The people of Boston were given the opportunity to take part in an archaeological dig for a period of 3 weeks over the summer. Funded by the Heritage Lottery and Boston County Council, it was a community project which invited the people of Boston to look into the town’s history.

Boston Market place is in the process of a regeneration which is why the dig was made possible. With the help of Boston Council, architects and volunteers some amazing artefacts were found. All of the items discovered will  now be analysed by specialists and put on display.

800 years ago Boston was the most important port in England with its trading industry as important as London. As construction work was scheduled to take place in its historic market place archaeologists working for the Lincolnshire Heritage saw an opportunity to uncover some of Boston’s history. This soon turned into a community event and within 3 weeks of receiving the required fund (£2 million overall) the dig had begun. Over 100 people of Boston volunteered to get involved in the project and they on a rotational basis for 3 weeks.

Using a Halls map from 1741 archaeologists planned the site and carefully placed the trenches so it did not interfere with traffic or  bus routes. After 6 weeks of careful planning the archaeologists and volunteers found some fantastic artefacts. Among the findings were, 600-700 pieces of pottery, a shoe pattern which is very rare nationally, animal bones, leather and a hairpin dating back to the 16th century.

The dig was a great success and along with uncovering a lot about Boston’s history it encouraged friendships, knowledge and was an enjoyable experience which the people involved would love to get involved with again.

By Sally

Young Journalist Academy

Boston High School

17th January 2012

In December Elizabeth Hall, together with Katie Rodriguez and Alex Walker, led an L5 form assembly on the charity Centrepoint.  The assembly focused on the plight of homeless young people in the UK.  At the end of the assembly Elizabeth put forward the idea that, as well as the form undertaking a ‘Secret Santa’ for each other a donation might be made to Centrepoint.  We are pleased to announce that a total of £21.00 was raised and the donation presented to Centrepoint, Boston.

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6th January 2012

I am a Year 12 Sixth Former, and have recently set up an organisation named Rocinha, to raise money for a slum in Brazil by the same name. Poverty in the slums, or Favelas, of Brazil is a big issue – and with little education or opportunities available to the children that live in those areas, when they grow up they are not able to leave and make a better life for themselves. The World Cup will take place in Brazil in 2014, and the Olympics in 2016 – and in order to ‘clean up’ in time for these events, cities such as Rio de Janeiro have been staging raids on the slums, and burning areas down. This leaves many homeless and with nowhere else to go, the poverty can only get worse.

My organisation is aimed at raising aid for the people who live in Rocinha, in Rio – and in 2013 I will be going to volunteer for 3 months to teach English, as knowledge of the English language allows children of the Favelas to get a better job, and hopefully, a better life.

There will be many opportunities throughout the year to get involved; taking part in a theatre production by the name of ‘Rio’ (or coming to watch!), and various fundraising events such as the ‘Can Drive’ – collecting empty cans such as baked bean tins.

More information about the project, as well as ‘Rio’ and the Can Drive can be found on my website here: http://www.rio-rocinha.blogspot.com/

The website will also function as a diary, allowing all my supporters here in the UK to keep up-to-date with my progress.

If you would like to make a donation, you can do so on my website, or, there is a collection bucket at Student Reception.

Sarah Coyne

6th January 2012

Four A-Level Health and Social Care students delivered a successful 'Introduction to First Aid' workshop to a year seven class.  The workshop included a range of practical activities such as how deal with a choking casualty using a mannequin, applying the recovery position, bandaging, and who to call in an emergency. Congratulations to all four students on a well planned health promotion!

6th January 2012

There will be an after school Benchball club for Years 7, 8 and 9 pupils, starting on Wednesday 11th January 2012 and finishing on Wednesday 1st February - a total of 4 sessions. The sessions will run between 15:30 and 16:30.

If you are interested, your parents will need to sign a copy of the permission letter which can be found here. You will not be allowed to participate without a signed permission slip from your parents.

6th January 2012

Congratulations to Bethany Royal, who was the winner of the Term 2 Psychology competition. The correct answer was 'obedience'. Many thanks to all who entered!

Term 3 Question

THE CHARACTERISTICS LISTED BELOW MIGHT BE SHOWN BY SOMEBODY WITH WHICH DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER?

Ritualistic and Repetitive behaviour

Poor eye contact

Intolerance to change

E-mail your answer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , by Friday 3rd February! Competition is open to all students in Years 7 - 11.

16th December 2011

Boston High School’s Annual Prize Giving took place last night. Chairman of Governors, Mr Gosling and new Head, Dr Howard, both spoke of the school’s excellent results and the wonderful range of activities that have taken place over the past year. Guest speaker was an old girl of the school, Mrs Daphne Jones MBE, who spoke about her time here and the ability to make changes for the good in other people’s lives.

Many students, who left this summer, managed to break away from University in time to arrive and receive their prizes and certificates. The picture below shows Jasmine Orrey who won a cup for the Year 13 Student Contribution to School, Robert Beeson who won the Andrew Middleton Trophy and Charlotte Doddrell who won the Steve Knox Trophy along with Naomi Cooper who unfortunately couldn’t make the evening.

The other picture shows a group of some of the class of 2010-2011 with their prizes and certificates.

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16th December 2011

Our 16 member team Synergy started up from the scheme Young Enterprise. We specialise in earphone charms, which simply clip onto any earphones, we chose this as our innovative product because we had collected positive market research. We can see it becoming an on going trend for the young children, teenage market and young adults. We believe this product is suitable for anyone wanting to set a new trend and it’s an ideal gift and present.

Recently we have won 1st place out of 7 teams from our local area at Lions Lair and £130 , where we were highly complimented on our “highly marketable product” and “strong branding”. We have currently been selling at various trade fairs such as Grantham and Boston. This weekend at the Baytree trade fair we had won 1st place for trade stand and product.

Winning these competitions have helped our business expand and develop. by looking at more designs to suit our target markets needs.

Our next step is to go Lincoln Waterside trade fair on 28th January to sell our product and pitch our stand and product to the judges.

By Siobhan Gallagher

Congratulations to Synergy on their amazing success!

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16th December 2011

Once again the Young Journalists at Boston High School are taking journalism to new heights! There’s now a new name – Buzz – for the school magazine, chosen in a school poll. This year, a new set of journalists have been taking the High School into town working with Boston Town Council focusing on the Market Place. Read all about it and catch up on school news plus other articles on subjects that interest them and hopefully you too!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers,

from the Young Journalists.

9th December 2011

The Boston High School PE department has recently selected students to be part of its Sports Leaders Academy to assist the newly appointed Sports Ambassadors and the Y13 School Sport Directors in running both school based events and helping The Boston & District School Sports Partnership with its primary school festivals. Students were chosen for their commitment to PE, their leadership qualities and their commitment to volunteering.

1st December 2011

Well done to Jo Hayford and Laura Swain for their fantastic efforts in the International Rotary Young Chef competition on Thursday 24th November, held at Boston High school.

Jo won with a wonderful menu of Salmon with Duchesse potatoes and baby carrots followed by meringue Vacherin with raspberries.

Laura was very close in runner up position with a tasty Vegetable tart with Rosemary salt Chips and a tangy warm salsa. The best sweet was Laura’s Sticky Toffee pudding—a delight of light fluffy sponge and a wonderfully indulgent toffee sauce.

It was a very close run competition and our girls did superbly well to be awarded the top two positions. Well done!

Jo now goes to the Huntingdon Regional competition and could go on to win a trip to Italy for a chef school experience—good luck!!

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29th November 2011

On Thursday 24th November, a small group of students from years 7-13, accompanied by Mrs Leake, Mrs Sumner, Mrs Robinson and Miss Osborne, went along to Saint George’s Preparatory School in Boston to provide some carol singing for their Christmas Market. Standing in the lovely entrance to the main building and in front of the Christmas tree, our choir of volunteers provided a festive rendition of old favourite Christmas carols and songs whilst shoppers visited the many interesting craft stalls available. Thank you to the staff at St. George’s for welcoming us so warmly, providing us with cakes and juice for refreshments and a huge thank you to all those involved for giving up their time and singing (or playing the piano!) so beautifully!

29th November 2011

Three of our students, Ellie Careless, Amy Wager and Emily Manson recently wrote letters to apply for the position of ‘Gold’ Young Ambassador with the Boston & District School Sports Partnership (SSP). Seven students from other local secondary schools also applied.

Last week, Matt Haslam from the SSP interviewed all ten candidates, for three positions. We are delighted to report that Emily was one of the successful candidates! To begin her role, Emily has been invited to a ‘Gold’ Young Ambassador Conference and Training Day in Coventry on December 1st.

This is a great opportunity for Emily, who will hold this role for a year. Her duties will include representing and working across the local area, increasing participation and promoting healthy lifestyles amonst other young people, and raising the profile and understanding of the Olympic and Paralympic values.

Congratulations also to Ellie and Amy who have been appointed as ‘adistar’ ambassadors, and will work with Emily to support her in her new role.

We wish all three of our students well in their new roles!

25th November 2011

The school has just put on a production of Blitz. Being part of Blitz was a fantastic experience. We had a great time and everyone that took part was warm and friendly.

Blitz had a great number of different parts so everyone was involved, from singing a whole song to singing a couple of lines. Everyone pulled together to make a brilliant show. The lead parts were played by students who were strong in both acting and singing, in particular Annie Holmes, who played the main character was exceptional. I played Buddyboy in the show and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The songs and dances were really good, they were hard but fun, and everyone acted to their best ability. Everyone had lines and we all said our lines very well.

Several members of the audience commented on how good the show really was, and if you ask anybody taking part, they would say that we had an excellent time. I personally found the experience unbelievable, fun and exciting.

There are more ways to get involved in the show apart from being in the cast. There were people doing hair and make up. There were people in the band, involved in the lighting and sound, painting the set and helping with the costumes. Everyone worked hard to create an outstanding show which was a great success.

By Claire Fluck, Y9

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Photographs by Stefen Dicks Photography. Many thanks to Stefen for allowing us to publish these photos on our website!

25th November 2011

On Monday during Enrichment Year 12 were visited by Steph Liu, an engineer from Aston Martin, to discuss her job and give us a taste of what it is like to be an engineer in a major car company. She started by showing us videos of the different Aston Martins available (to those who can afford them!) then did a power point presentation on various aspects of the Aston Martin production process.

Steph showed us the journey she took to get to her current job, which was extremely useful for those wishing to follow in her footsteps and become an engineer. It was also interesting to see the other jobs which are part of the company, including making scale and life-size clay models of the cars! These models are scanned into the computer where they are adapted and worked on before being made (for real) in the factory. Steph also showed us several videos of where Aston Martin cars have been used in films, one of which was entirely devoted to Bond… James Bond!

After the presentation we got to go outside and see the Aston Martin car that she had brought with her, and of which we were all very envious! Thank you to Steph for a very interesting afternoon!

By Lucy Doddrell

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22nd November 2011

We three students were lucky enough to be chosen to represent the school in a BBC competition.  In the past few months we had each learned a different speech from Shakespeare’s famous plays and developed our acting skills and confidence whilst performing.  On 15th November we took part in the heats of the national competition in London.

Once at the BBC Media Village we were split into groups and took part in workshops, working with other students of our age from all over the country.  We took part in a range of activities, which focused on many aspects of Shakespeare’s genius.  After analysing lines, skipping to iambic pentameter and shouting ridiculous things at a wall, we went into our auditions with smaller groups of 5 or 6.  With the judging panel being BBC heads of directing and acting, it was really nerve-wracking, but we all remembered our lines! 

A real congratulation goes out to Rachel Sinha for winning out of her group: she is through to the next round!  It was a really great day and we certainly enjoyed the workshop.  Watch out for Rachel on BBC2!  To be or not to be, that is the question!

By Kimberley Van Haren,  Jasmine Clark and Rachel Sinha.

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22nd November 2011

Year 12 students visited Sense’s Glenside Resource Centre as part of their Health and Social Care studies.  This is an education centre for people who are either deafblind or who have a single sensory impairment with additional disabilities.  Students were given a tour of the centre to learn about the opportunities which are on offer such as ICT, cooking, creative arts, gardening and multi-sensory interaction.  They were provided with aids to create the sensation of different sight impairments and then supported each other using wheelchairs and guide sticks.  This was an invaluable experience and will enable them to both understand the importance of meeting the needs of service users and also what is meant by positive care.

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22nd November 2011

Attending the Science and Pseudoscience conference has become an annual event for students of psychology at Boston High School – this was our fourth year.

Phil Banyard, Reader in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University opened the conference with his ‘Science and Pseudoscience – won’t get fooled’ encouraging students to be sceptical when presented with information that claims to be ‘scientific’.  This was followed by Dr Peter Lovatt (Dr Dance!) from University of Hertfordshire.  His talk explained how movement influences the way in which people solve problems and how the way you move is thought to be influenced by your hormonal and genetic make up – great student participation – BHS showing their moves!  Dr Gustav Kuhn of Brunel University amazed us all with his magic and drew parallels between magic and science to explore what they can tell us about human perception.  Finally Andrew Newton – one of the most successful and experienced hypnotists in the world demonstrated his abilities ….several of our students joined him on stage and did a fantastic job entertaining the audience!

22nd November 2011

You may remember that we recently reported Chelsea Tomlin was taking part in trials for the England Under 25 Ladies Indoor Bowls Squad - we are delighted to tell you that she has now been selected! Her first match is in January, and we wish her every success in her new team!

15th November 2011

We currently have a vacancy for an Exams & Cover Officer (G4 £16,440 - £18,453 pro rata). For more details, click here. Closing date is 1st December 2011.

11th November 2011

A2 students visited Johnson community hospital in Spalding as part of their Health and Social Care studies.  The visit included talks from the Operational Lead, the Planned Care Matron and a Palliative Care nurse.  Students found the visit to be very informative as it covered curriculum topics such as the structure of services both nationally and locally, care planning and palliative care.  The students were also given a tour of the hospital which included the day surgery, clinics, minor injuries unit and palliative care ward.

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4th November 2011

On Thursday night pupils began their task of designing and modelling a wind turbine. Pupils worked in groups to make different propellers to find out which design would generate the most power. Several experiments took place with examples of pre-made propellers in order to light up a bulb. From the testing and trialling it is obvious now that a lot of thought is needed to construct a workable turbine which can create enough electricity to power a clock. The team will spend the next few weeks developing their designs before final testing to find out the best design.

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

4th November 2011

On Tuesday 1st November the RAF Motivational Team visited Boston High School to take a series of activities for all year 10 pupils. Throughout the day pupils took part in a range of exciting Science and Maths challenges which related the theory learned in lessons to real life situations. Pupils were engaged in tasks including rewiring Helipads, creating healthy meals whilst considering the calories, designing air bases and taking into account logistics, measuring heart rates, and working out how to load cargo planes to make best use of available space. The motivation team also took and organised a series of personal development training sessions to emphasise the importance of team work, trust and developing a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving. The team were extremely complimentary about the good attitude and behaviour of all pupils which helped to make the day such a success. Well done to all Year 10!

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4th November 2011

Last term, some of our students went on the 'Battlefields' trip, organised by the History department. Have a look at the trip report and photo gallery below to see what they got up to!

Battlefields 2011 - Trip Report

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2nd November 2011

Congratulations to Rachel Sinha who correctly answered the Term 1 Psychology competition, and will receive 5 reward points and a Psychology prize! The answer was - Schizophrenia! Thanks to all those who entered.

Term 2 Question

Stanley Milgram carried out controversial research into which area of interest to Psychologists?

E-mail your answer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - competition open to pupils in years 7 - 11.

2nd November 2011

Chelsea Tomlin, in Year 13, will be travelling to Leicester this week end to participate in the Under 25 England Ladies Indoor Bowls Trials. Chelsea recently played for England in the British Under 18s Mixed International competition and helped her team secure victory in all three of their matches.

Harriet Howsam, in Year 12, has GB Junior Rowing trials coming up in 2 weeks time.

We would like to wish both students the best of luck!

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!

15th September 2011

A-Level Health and Social Care students have recently received training from the Red Cross, in preparation for becoming peer educators of first aid to other students both within school and at primary schools. The students found the experience very rewarding, and are looking forward to educating others on the important subject of first aid.

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12th September 2011

Applications are now open for the 2011-2012 intake of the Young Journalist Academy.

To apply for the programme, you will need to download the application form below - fill it out - and hand it in to Mrs.Bell in the English department, before Friday 16th September.

Good Luck!

2011-2012 Young Journalist Academy Application Form

7th September 2011

25th August 2011

Eight Year 11 students received A*-A grades in every subject taken at GCSE at the High School this year – including top performer Lucy Doddrell, who gained an A* grade in each of her ten subjects.  Twenty five other students gained five or more passes at A*-A level.  All bar one gained at least 5 A*-C GCSEs; almost all can continue their studies to A level with confidence.

Headteacher Dr Jason Howard commented:

“We congratulate all of our students on their achievements.  They are all the more impressive given that many students completed most of their GCSEs last year – a year ahead of time.  Increasingly, universities, as well as employers, look at GCSE grades carefully when considering applications –  gaining as many A*-B grades as you can helps to give you an advantage.  Most of our students have that advantage, and bright futures beckon.’

The following Y11 students were awarded A*-A grades in every subject:

Emily Cooper
Lucy Doddrell
Jade Doughty
Elizabeth Hall
Sophie Holland
Rida Rizvi
Emma Trolley
Stephanie Walsh

Mrs Bridget Anderson, Head of Sixth Form at BHS, said ‘we are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our existing students to the Sixth Form as well as a good number who will be joining us from elsewhere.  We welcome late applicants; a wide range of subject options is available - please see our website for details and get in touch!’

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22nd August 2011

Demand for university places is exceptionally high this year as students across the country seek to avoid the tuition fee increases that will affect those starting degree courses next year.  Many schools have feared that a large number of their students might not secure a place despite doing well – but at Boston High School, teachers, students and parents are celebrating the fact that almost all students have secured a place at one of their chosen universities.  Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Bridget Anderson, commented ‘we’re still waiting to hear from some of our leavers as to their destinations, but almost all of our students will be happy that they are on their way to a university of their choice – and relieved that they won’t need to go through the ‘clearing’ process.’ 

Headteacher Dr Jason Howard suggested that gaining entry to any university was ‘a great achievement – but what’s particularly impressive is that almost four in ten of our students will be attending some of the most selective universities in the country – places like Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester and UCL – that make very demanding offers.  It’s unusual for universities like these to accept any grade below a B – which shows how highly these students have performed.  If you’re just about to get your GCSE results, we still have some Sixth Form places available despite some late applications; take a look at our website and get in touch with us as soon as you can.’

18th August 2011

In the year in which admission to university is expected to be more competitive than ever, Boston High School students are celebrating the achievement of excellent A level results. The school is delighted to report that 55% of grades obtained were at A*-B grade, with a pass rate of 99%.  The proportion gaining the prestigious A* grade has doubled, and a quarter of all entries resulted in the award of an A*-A grade.

Headteacher Dr Jason Howard commented,

‘These results reflect the hard work of the students, the support of their parents and the dedication and expert guidance given by their teachers.  The results are the school’s strongest for many years, and by a considerable margin; it is a delight to know that almost all have performed highly enough to realise their ambitions in this most competitive of years.  We warmly congratulate all and wish each every success and happiness in the future.’

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The following students performed particularly well:

EPQ = Extended Project Qualification

21st July 2011

The Young Journalist Academy is delighted to post this Press Release from Dr Jason Howard who is starting as Headteacher on the 1st September. We would like to say, on behalf of all the students, a big thank you to Mrs Thornalley who took on the role as Acting Headteacher bridging the gap between Mrs McEvoy and Dr Howard.

Jenny Brown
Young Journalist Academy at Boston High School

Press Release
July 20th 2011
Dr Jason Howard

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jason Howard as the next Head of Boston High School.  Dr Howard is currently Deputy Headteacher at Bourne Grammar School, having previously served as a Head of Sixth Form and a Head of History at earlier stages in his teaching career.  Before teaching, Dr Howard studied History and Politics at Exeter before completing a PhD at Churchill College, Cambridge.  Dr Howard is married and has three young children - all of whom are almost as excited about his appointment as he is.

Dr Howard explained that he was 'delighted' to be taking up the Headship of Boston High School, adding that the students he met during the selection process 'spoke with immense appreciation of the care and support that they receive, and the inspirational quality of their experiences inside, and outside of, the classroom.' He stressed the importance of helping students to become active, independent learners and the need for schools to encourage all both to develop existing talents and to try things that are new.  'Students who enjoy learning, and who are encouraged to discover new interests and to develop their potential, achieve highly.  A school that offers all the best it can, and expects the best from all, is one that helps young people prepare for lifelong success.'  When asked whether the main aim of a grammar school was to deliver outstanding results, he suggested that 'of course exam results matter-ask any young person aiming for a job or a place at university' but that 'a good school helps students to develop aspects of character - things like determination, resilience, and the ability to see mistakes as information that can be learned from, rather than as 'failures.'  It's these kinds of things that help any of us to stay motivated and to keep trying, making the best of the opportunities we are offered.  Good grades - and other achievements follow.'

Despite being a historian, Dr Howard prefers to look forward.  'Boston High School has a very bright future – at the centre of this community.  I’m keen to develop the already strong links between school, students, parents and the wider community, both to promote the school and to ensure it helps to serve the local area.' His key priority is to 'get to know the people who make up the school community, as well as the school's culture and traditions.  I've had a very warm welcome so far, and I look forward to meeting everybody.'

Says Chair of Governors of the Boston Grammar Schools Federation, Phillip Bosworth “The Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jason Howard as the Head of Boston High School for Girls.  Dr Howard will join us from Bourne Grammar School – an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted school.  We are all very excited and on behalf of the Staff, Students and Parents offer the warmest welcome to Dr Howard when he takes up his position on September 1st.”

21st July 2011

Congratulations to Harriet Housam of Year 11.

Rowing with her partner, two years above her age group, Harriet won the Bronze Medal in the J18 pairs at the National Rowing Championship held at the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham, last weekend. Well Done!
 

18th July 2011

As a part of Year nine adventure week, Boston High School students exhibited a fashion show to display their creative ability in the fashion world. As adventure week connotes somewhat of a challenge, year nine students had to learn the tricks of the trade of transforming colourful fabrics into desired designs in a week.

The viewing of this collection brought out a supporting crowd of students and staff in eager anticipation of the new designers. This show was not only an event in the name of fashion but also for charity too. All donations from the catwalk show went to Breast Cancer UK; this gave the fashion show an important subtext; all people can wear fashion under any circumstance and fashion can uphold morale.

The opening design was modelled by Alice Buckingham; a cocktail dress which showed different textures between the black lace and the gold fabric and screamed out classic sophistication. The collection continued with the pieces made with a collaboration of creative minds and opinions, indulging in African inspired prints to majestic colours of bright pinks, yellows and mysterious deep reds.

On the whole the collection shows promise for Boston’s fashion scene. If skills are honed and passion left to thrive goals can be achieved. All of the clothing shown on Friday’s catwalk will be in an exhibition and sold with proceeds going to Breast Cancer UK.

Article written by Holly Evans, Y12

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18th July 2011

A record number of 102 students went to Cadbury World in Birmingham on July 13th. This proved to be a joyous and interesting day with lots of chocolate to eat and much to think about. For those who have not been before we learned the story of how cocoa beans are sourced, how chocolate is made and the importance of fair trade in a rapidly changing world. It was fun and we thoroughly tested and approved of the new adventure playground. This, of course supports our work on the geography of chocolate and included a visit to the Cadbury World exhibition and a talk from the education officer. Another teacher visiting the centre in a private capacity remarked to me on how well our students were behaved. He was right! Well done to our year 8 students!

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