SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
We are delighted to learn that CNS has been awarded a
School Achievement Award as a result of achievements in 2000-2001. This
national award, presented by the Government for overall examination
improvements, recognises the hard work of all staff at the school.
SCHOOL SUMMER CONCERT
This will be held in the school hall on Friday 24 May at
7.30pm.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT CNS
Our new Community Education Worker, Thea Abbot writes :
"Starting a new job is always challenging, but when the job itself is new and
your are starting from the very beginning that is especially true. It's now
almost three weeks since I began work at CNS and if I say it feels as if I have
been here for ages, I mean that as a compliment to the school and its staff,
not as an indication that its been dull! The whole project is exciting and the
school and I are learning together how we can make the best use of our time and
resources to do what the DfES calls "blurring the edges between the school and
the community". I have lots of ideas and I'm talking to all sorts of
individuals and agencies both within and outside CNS to find ways to develop
links and activities. I'm particularly excited about the things which are
planned for our first Technology Festival (19 - 25 June). We hope to have
exhibitions from INSPIRE, our sponsor companies and some very positive links
with our partner middle schools. Johnny Ball will be visiting the school to
give a series of talks with the title 'Funtastic Science' and I hope that many
families will be able to come and listen to this charismatic and lively
speaker."
ARMY CAREERS
At the end of last term we had a very interesting visit
from the Army. The army offers thousands of career opportunities backed by
world-class training - plus an exciting action-packed lifestyle you won't find
anywhere else. If you are 16 you are able to join. |
FOOTBALL SUCCESS
Congratulations to Sarah Larnder, Jo Keatley, Mary Cann,
Sarah McDermott, Anna Mellows, Natalie Humphrey and Rachael Wharton who won the
Norfolk Schools' U19 5-a-side Football Tournament on Wednesday 17 April. They
beat the Hewett School in the final 3-1, with an unbeaten record conceding only
2 goals in the whole competition!
MYSTERY PHOTOGRAPH
Sam Clements VINc was the winner of last term's mystery
photograph competition. Organised by David Gallant, the photograph was taken in
Morocco and formed part of a recent exhibition of his work. The Berghaus
backpack can be collected from Mrs Shrimpling.
'ICT for GCSE'
We are proud to have several published writers at CNS. Most
recently, Oxford University Press have published 'ICT for GCSE' co-written by
Tim Roderick. The textbook is attractively presented, easy to access and
provides a thorough grounding in all of the aspects of ICT at Key Stage 4. We
hope that it proves to be popular with students across the country.
CNSA WHODUNNIT EVENING
Thank you to the School Association for organising our
first Whodunnit evening. Dramatic renditions by staff and students led on to
further questioning by teams of amateur sleuths. Ultimately, amidst stiff
competition, the Library Team led by Sue Hughes, was victorious. Thank you to
actors and contestants for supporting this new event.
KASIA
KURKOWSKA
Kasia's funeral took place on Thursday morning at the
Catholic Cathedral. We were represented by some of her closest friends, by her
tutor, Mr Green, and by a small number of other members of staff. During her
short time at CNS, Kasia made many friends and we learnt a great deal from her.
Our thoughts remain with her parents, brothers and with all those who loved her
at this sad time. |