Accelerated Reader Successes

After only a term year 7 have proved that they are up for the challenge of becoming millionaires! As a year group they have read over 16 million words, spread over 3,000 books.
20150114_135710The Accelerated Reader programme tests students at the start of the year and then at the end of each term. This reading test determines the level of book students should be reading and quizzing on. Once a student completes a book they take a short comprehension quiz on it. Success at quizzing should improve a student’s reading level.
Two lucky students were presented with Kindles in the end of year assembly: Jeyda Calloo, who improved her reading age by over three years on her most recent test and Said Abdul Mohamed, who was our most successful quizzer with 35 quizzes passed at 100%.

The Spring term will see rewards for students who exceed their points target in the next half term. Early in the year, parents of year 7 students will be able to log onto the Accelerated Reader website and see their child’s progress. They can also have a look at their bookshelf which items all books read – and the quiz pass rate!

Science Trip to Kings College: Medical Activity Day

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During the Medical Activity Day at Kings College, we had the chance of experiencing many clinical skills such as blood collection – using fake blood, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), abdominal thrusts and taking key information on what to do in a recovery position. It was a very productive experience because it taught me new things, especially on what to do when somebody chokes on food.

I enjoyed every activity that was offered to us, and will certainly encourage younger students to take this advantage in the future.

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