Community
The privilege of being a Technology College brings extra responsibility for working in the local community. The School has recently taken a number of Technology-based initiatives with several schools in the area. There are also certain ‘Sponsor Governors’ who help to steer the specialist direction of this school.
Working with the community in many
ways, students, parents, governors and staff benefit from the wide
range of skills and
experiences shared. Sports activities, computer classes for the older
community members, local business links are just some of the contributions
Bishop Stopford makes to the Kettering and surrounding villages.
Building bridges with other agencies in the local community is also important.
Innovative work with the local police, work experience and teacher placements
in local business, fundraising for local charities and opening the Sports
Centre to local people
are just a few examples of the way the School currently looks outwards.
Sports Hall Centre
The Sports Hall Centre offers a range of extensive activities and clube
to adults and children alike. From trampolining to five-a-side football
the centre is exceptional in accommodating a wide range of sports
equipment and facilities.
Click here for more details of events and activities »
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
The award is aimed at boys and girls aged 14 and above.
To register your interest, contact Mr Fraser for more details. Until
then, the »DofE Information site« has
a wealth of valuable information.
Students already registered for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards can
download a range of tools and documents to support your expedition
planning.
Expedition tools |
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| Routeplanner template Word 2000 Format | Save this online version to edit
to your own requirements. |
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| Routeplanner Template in PDF | Not editable but easy to print and make notes. |
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| Map Reading made easy. | A powerpoint presentation with guidance to help you avoid getting
lost! |
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| 1 in 25 Map Symbols | A publisher file with detailed map symbols
(large in file size). |
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Our school is distinctive in many ways, not least because of its innovative approaches to teaching and learning, coupled with strong foundations in Christian values. To complement an enviable academic reputation, the school has attracted funding through designated Technology College status. This has enhanced resources for the benefit of all.
r work,
and our vision is to establish a high quality Professional Learning Community
(PLC) at Bishop Stopford. We believe that all staff are potential leaders,
able to take the school forward and raise standards. Hierarchical structures
are not allowed to form obstacles to real progress. We
have been involved with the National College for School Leadership in
this aspect of our work, and how we wish to extend the successful model
which already exists in school, focusing on development through collaboration.
As a successful Technology College since 1994, we are used to working collaboratively and
innovatively with partners
on an extensive range of projects, forming professional relationships
to share expertise.
Within such a context, we wish to build upon our relationships
with local businesses to take our Professional Learning Community into
another dimension. Currently, we have a range of contacts from business
which enhance our curriculum and provide unique opportunities for our
students to learn in a vocational context. In partnership, we would like
to build further opportunities into our curriculum, not only to develop
the students’ learning, but that of our staff too. In return, there are
opportunities for local businesses to explore how the School’s resources
could be used for training, personal enhancement and further professional
development. We would welcome you to develop with us a commitment to “return
to learn” in a mutually beneficial relationship.
If you are interested in joining the partnership please email jsilverthorne@bishopstopford.com