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10 February 2023

Maths Student of the Week

Chloe S 9T - For sharing her own method for solving hard ratio and proportion problems and consistent hard work and effort in her Maths learning!

Well Done!


Year 8 Trip to the Owl Bookshop

On Wednesday 8 February Ms Smith’s Year 8 English class took a trip to the Owl Bookshop in Kentish Town.

Each student was given one free book token to purchase a book of their choice.

Here are some of the titles they chose:

  • Mazerunner by Suzanne Collins
  • You Think You Know Me by Ayaan Mohamud
  • Precious Catastrophe by Deirdre Sullivan
  • Real Friends by Shannon Hale


Year 8 Art 

Year 8 students have made some fantastic lino print portraits inspired by the German Expressionist art movement, using dramatic contrast and expressive mark-making.

Here is a selection:

Ms Heyes


Y9 DT - V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge

The shortlist for the annual V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2022 – 23 has been announced.

Only 10 teams from 271 entries were chosen and Camden School for Girls have reached the finals! 

Working in teams, students were asked to come up with ideas to help solve real-world problems. This year, they chose to explore one of three contextual challenges – Adapt, Care, Disrupt. These were inspired by the V&A’s Design: 1900 – Now galleries, which ask critical questions about contemporary issues in our world today.

Finalists are now invited to the V&A to pitch their ideas on the 21 March.

Students completed their work as an extra-curricular DT club and proved themselves to be excellent at working in a team. Feedback on CSG entry is below:

V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 

Congratulations to all.

Ms Ronayne


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Assembly Speaker, 6 February
Sam: Just Like Us

For Monday's assembly we were kindly joined by the LGBTQ+ charity, Just Like Us led by speaker Sam to shine light on LGBTQ+ experiences and to educate us on how to make conscious decisions to be more inclusive and generally more informed.

We were introduced to Sam’s personal story, learning how he struggled with his identity at home due to cultural influences, but,through the help of other people, such as his friends who supported and uplifted him, he grew in his confidence and embraced his identity fully. We also came to find out that he has won four Grammys for his work on various famous albums such as SOS by Sza, which was an exciting achievement.

He helped clarify the different definitions of LGBTQ+ terminology and what the term LGBTQ+ means in itself, being a reference to anyone who does not identify as straight. We ran through more gender terms such as, non-binary, agender and genderfluid, yet he also emphasised the fact that people are allowed to not use labels at all and that is okay too.

He sensitively talked us through when and how to use pronouns properly, the varying types of pronouns people use and why using pronouns is important. The use of pronouns are important as they are a way for allies or those part of the community to normalise these terms in everyday life. We were advised to start using our pronouns in emails, social media bios and during introductions, Sam also stressed the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in everyday life listing some examples of famous LGBTQ+ people such as Frank Ocean.

There was an interactive section of the talk where we ran through how to respond to various scenarios, giving our feedback and discussing the appropriate ways to combat homophobic behaviour, with an emphasis on always being respectful and kind to one another. Then we played true or false learning some shocking statistics such as; 86% of LGBTQ+ students hear homophobic remarks which really put into perspective the learning and growth still to be done. This was followed by how to be a better ally such as intervening and reporting anti-LGBTQ+ behaviour, celebrating Pride and running pro-LGBTQ+ policies. However, the importance of communication and talking to one another was the key thing to remember.

Overall, this talk was very enlightening for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies in taking steps to prevent prejudice and increase pride in our school and wider community.


Year 12 Economics Students at City of London Corporation's Sheriff’s Challenge

Phoebe, Isabelle, Mayan, Rafaela and Sam delivered their presentation for the above challenge on Tuesday night at the Space Scale. The title of the competition was “Post-Covid, the City will change beyond all recognition”.



The team delivered their presentation in a creative format of a panel discussion which won the accolades of many other participants and their teachers. The team came a very close second, with the judge acknowledging the challenge she faced in choosing between the top 2 schools. The two teams ended up only one point apart. 

Congratulations to Sam, Rafaela, Mayan, Isabelle and Phoebe on their achievement which was the culmination of their commitment to the project since October!

Hormoz Firouzbakhsh
Economics Teacher


 

Spring 2023 Masterclasses Programme


Casca News 

Indoor Car Boot - Saturday 11 March 2.30 - 4.30 pm

  • Tables £22 (extra space for a rail +£5)
  • You keep 100% of what you sell

This is CASCA’s 19thAnnual sale and is always a very busy event.  Please make sure you book your space with Lucy asap!   

Camdencarboot@gmail.com

 


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Careers News 

University College School CAREER FAIR

2 March 2023, from 4.45pm to 6.45pm,

UCS Great Hall, Frognal, London, NW3 6XH

For all year 11, 12 and 13 students do sign up here for this fantastic careers event at UCS School which will include career talks from industry experts (e.g. doctors, journalists, lawyers, a professional career coach, etc), as well as one-to-one career coaching sessions (which will need to be pre-booked). Students from UCS and from all other Camden state schools are invited to this event.

 

 


 

Schools Out February Half Term 2023