National Inclusion Week
This week is National Inclusion Week - the opportune time to take a real look at where Worksop College stands on our journey of being united for inclusion.
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This week is National Inclusion Week - the opportune time to take a real look at where Worksop College stands on our journey of being united for inclusion.
After just a week of rehearsals, students at Ranby House took to the stage to perform renditions of their House songs.
It's been a long summer, and as students fill our cloisters once again, we can't ignore that they may feel overwhelmed by their return to school, especially following the change to their routine over the last few years.
Dr Young, Head of Chemistry at Worksop College, has packed his car full of exciting experiment equipment and has hit the road.
It is a pleasure for us to introduce Mr Thompson, the brilliant new Director of Music at Ranby House. We are incredibly excited to have him join the Worksop College and Ranby House family.
Last week, Ranby House had a brilliantly creative week reflecting on Smriti Halls’ beautiful picture book Rain Before Rainbows.
As part of the wonderful co-curricular programme here at Worksop College, our students have been offered the opportunity to try their hand at Salsa dancing!
Cuban Salsa is a dance in Cuba that has been marketed abroad and popularised since the 1970s. Cubans consider salsa as part of their social and cultural activities which centres on their popular music. It can be danced solo (suelto) or with a partner (parejas) and focuses on a wide range of intrinsic body movements which vary from basic to complex depending on the dance style. Casino styling includes both masculine forms including men being "macho" and also feminine forms with the elegancy which in combination lead to complex observational patterns yet the initiation of such complexities can occur from basic manoeuvres.
This year, we aim to bring this beautiful dance into our school walls. Mr Breheney, Head of Physics and Salsa enthusiast, says "I will take learners through a range of basic moves that can be done alone or in pairs, therefore enabling them to perform a routine whenever they feel like. I will then move on to look at paired work and begin to develop some advanced techniques that look impressive from outside spectators."
Cuban salsa is a dance-style that has its benefits which extend far beyond simply dancing. These include increased levels of fitness (mentally and physically), self-discipline, improved mental health and so much more.
Are you a student and interested in learning this brilliant new skill? Click HERE to sign up for Saturday's session.
We are thrilled to introduce to you Alicia, Derry girl and one half of our new Captains of School! In her spare time, Alicia is a racing driver, being the 2019 IAME Ladies Cup Champion. This proves her to be ambitious and the perfect fit for this exciting new role. Ahead of her year of Captaincy, we thought it only right to welcome Alicia into the role with a quick interview.
I wanted to run for Captain of school this year as I have always looked up to the previous captains from over the years and would like to have a positive impact on other students, just as they had on me. It’s a great chance to give back to the Worksop Community after everything they have done and continue to do.
I would love to put together a group of students from across all year groups that would be interested in voicing their own opinions on what they would like to see at the school. This would allow us to incorporate everyone’s ideas and make sure everyone at the school has a chance to feel heard.
There is an amazing group of prefects this year who have helped support both myself and the school by being there for other students and helping keep the community the best it can possibly be.
My favourite thing about being Captain of school is that I am able to work closely with both Uros and Dr Price and put forward my own ideas for the school, which is a really great opportunity especially as it's my last year here.
I think Worksop is special due to its unique community as all the teachers and students make you feel welcome and make sure you get the best out of this experience. There are many opportunities available which help push individuals not only in their academics but their own personal interests too which is really important.
Fantastic job, Alicia - we can't wait to see what great things you'll do for Worksop College this year.
Last week saw a reunion of students who were part of the 2017 expedition in Norway.
Yet another day of celebrations as Worksop College students receive their GCSE results this morning.
Worksop College sees nearly half of its grades awarded at A* and A.
Saturday saw Anna Kemp and Esme Parkin compete at the "National Open School Year Cross Country" at Market Harborough.