Shelley News Archive
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Denby Dale & District Rotary Club are again proposing to sponsor a week long placement on a course leading to a Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), for more information please click here.
STEM: Change the School Programme
The objective of the Change the School programme is to establish a strategic group of staff and students who will drive the project forward on the theme of sustainability.
How School Closure decisions are made:
Please read this letter for information from the Chair of Governors and Headteacher on why school closure decisions are made.
Cricket Winter Junior Coaching Sessions
Starting at Shelley College on Saturday 9th January to Saturday 27th March inclusive.
Under 14's to U17's - 10am to 11.30am, under 9's to U13's - 11.30am to 1pm.
Please note that due to exams and half-term the following dates are excluded: Saturday 23rd January and Saturday 20th February. £2 per session.
Edible Landscapes
Join us for a family event to find out about our first Kitchen Garden and see a demonstration of a sustainable source which promotes germination on Wednesday 10th February 2010 at 6.00 pm - 7.30 pmFurther information email: lumbd@shelleycollege.org
Café Scientifique
Join us on Tuesday 26th January 2010 for Café Scientifique this half term where our invited speaker Mr David Openshaw will be demonstrating the amazing properties of a variety of gases. From cryogenics to those with explosive tendencies. Our illustrated talk will begin at 3.15 pm in the Altitude Café (Sixth form Building). Refreshments will be served from 3.00 pm. To book your place please email lumbd@shelleycollege.org
Careers Convention
The Careers Convention will take place on Tuesday 26 January 2010, 6:30 - 8:30pm.
The evening is aimed at Year 11, but all year groups are encouraged to attend. The evening is designed to allow students and their parents to obtain information about a range of courses, careers and training opportunities.
There will be stands with representatives from local training providers such as S&S Training, A&R Training, CMS Training. Representatives from universities and colleges such as The University of Huddersfield, Leeds University and Kirklees College will be available to offer information, advice and guidance. The school has invited a variety of employers such as the NHS, RAF, solicitors and a travel agency.This event has always been very well attended and feedback from students and parents has been very positive.
The 2009 Shelley College Showcase
This took place on the 17th & 18th December 2009 at the end of last term. Over the 2 performances students amazed parents, sixth formers and the whole school with their unbelievable talents.
STEM: Kitchen Sink Science
Students from across the pyramid and Kirklees joined our well trained Year 9 Science Ambassador for a morning of exciting experimentation. Seven laboratories were open for families to share in the learning experience. Experiments included making blow up balloons, Alka-Seltzer rockets, creating lava lunacy, corn flour slime, the aptly named stupid egg trick and a fizzing rainbow!
STEM: Darwin Diaries:
Students took part in an excellent opportunity on Monday 16th November to share the dream and they heard about Darwin's life and achievements, while Darwin himself heard from students about 21st century technology and his position in our modern curriculum.
Presentation Evening:
On Wednesday 11th November 2009 was our Annual Award Evening. The evening which took place at Galpharm Stadium gave a flavour of all the successes members of our school have enjoyed over the past twelve months.
Kellie Jepson: 'My experience as a Plinther':
On Friday the 25th of September 2009, I stood on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square in London. As I am studying Anthony Gormley in A-Level Art, I thought it was a good opportunity to experience some of his work by applying to stand on the fourth plinth. I couldn’t believe my luck, when I got accepted because out of 30,000 applicants, only 2000 got to be ‘Plinthers’.
Médecins sans Frontières Charity Blanket Raffle:
The project started in September 2008 when a group of sixth form students started to learn to knit. From there we graduated to producing squares, and co-opted more members - from Grandmas to generous local businesses who donated wool for the project. Soon we had enough squares to produce a blanket which we raffled to raise funds for Médecins sans Frontières.
Martha's Vinyard:
This year’s trip began at 3.45am on a cold Wednesday morning. We made our way to Manchester airport tired but excited at the prospect of going to Martha’s Vineyard. We arrived on the Vineyard at approximately 7.00pm...
STEM: The ABLE Project: Aquaponics
Our STEM students created nutrient rich medium for growing plants using liquid fertilisers, so that the Koi fish are returned to a more suitable aquatic habitat. We hope to grow herbs, salad leaves and strawberries next summer for our school lunches.
STEM: Darwin Diaries:
On Monday 16th November 2009, 6:30pm at the Altitude Café step back in time to 1881 and the aged Charles Darwin has taken a nap after his customary thinking walk at Down House, in Kent. He is amazed to discover on walking that he has somehow, arrived in the present day, with a modern £10 note in his pocket. Is he dreaming? If so, it is an excellent opportunity for you to share a dream and learn about Darwin's life and achievements, while Darwin learns from you about 21st century technology and his positions in our modern curriculum.
Shelley College Field Trip to Arran
Six Year 13 Geology students travelled to the Isle of Arran from 19th to the 23rd September 2009.
Sarah Lawrence: One and Other, Trafalgar Square
Sarah Lawrence, a former Shelley College student took part in Anthony Gromley's artwork, 'One and Other'. She was one of 2,400 applicants selected out of 33,000 to be placed on the 4th plinth in Trafalgar square. Each person spends one hour on the plinth as part of a continuous occupation lasting 100 days and nights.
THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU!
The Music Department is looking to obtain another piano for students to practice on. It does not need to be in perfect condition but should be playable and tuneable. If any parent knows of an instrument which is available, either as a donation or at a relatively low cost could they please contact Mr Platt in the Shelley Music department. Any offers would be gratefully received. Please email: plattj@shelleycollege.org.
Cafe Scientifique
Cafe Scientifique will be launched on Monday 12th October 2009 in the Altitude building. Joining us will be an ex student Tim Gee who is about to spend 16 months working in Antarctica as a Plant Engineer. Tim will take us through his time at Shelley College and his career path so far. He will tells us about the latest development in Antarctica with particular reference to climate change and what provisions are in place to work in temperatures around -40 degrees!
The Able Project:
On Monday 28th September 2009 from 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Shelley College will launch the STEM programme for this year based on a Global Challenge to build a sustainable Aquaponics unit in Nepal. The demonstration unit will be removed shortly but students on the STEM project will complete a feasibility study on whether a much larger facility could be installed to help a community feed themselves with both fish and crops grown hydroponically.
For more information click here.
Garden Competition
Shelley College took part in their first ever Garden Competition on Sunday 28th June 2009 at Beaumont Park. We won the Secondary school category and then went on to win the prestigious title of Best in Show receiving a £10 gift voucher from Armitages Garden Centre and £25 cash along with an impressive engraved Rotary Award.
Virgin Mission Galactic Competition
On Thursday 16th of July 2009, four Year 9 students Robyn Whiting, Jordan Kennett, Leonnard Kenny and David Rodgers will be travelling to London to take part grand finals of Mission Virgin Galactic. Find out how they got through the process by clicking here.
Sixth Form Induction Day
Students will attend sixth form induction on Monday 22nd June 2009 and Tuesday 23rd June 2009 or Thursday 25th June 2009 and Friday 26th June 2009, and students will have received a letter notifying them of which 2 days they will attend. For more information please click here.
Internet Safety Awareness
On 24th-25th June 2009, Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board are putting on an e-safety event for parents/carers and those who work with children and young people. The will be presentations looking at the opportunites and risks posed by communication technology and how to communicate with your children and young people on staying safe on the internet. For more information click here.
Virgin Mission Galactic Competition:
Four Year 9 students Robyn Whiting, Jordan Kennett, Leonnard Kenny and David Rodgers were successful in getting through to the regional heats of the Virgin Mission Galactic competition. After a tough selection process the judges have selected Shelley College students to go through to the grand finals...
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