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SCHOOL NEWS

29 January Year 8 Parents’ Evening

Please remember Preferences Forms3 to 5 February Whole School Play

6 to 9 February First World War Centenary Battlefield Tour

7 to 11 February Years 12 and 13 Poland Residential Trip

10 February Years 11, 12 and 13 Revision Skills Workshop for Parents LTC at 6pm

11 February Years 7 and 8 Valentine’s Dance

Welcome

As you are aware, Ofsted inspectors were in school last week, and I will be updating you about their

visit when the report is published.

You may also see reference to performance tables that have been released. Unfortunatel

record the results that students gained in any exam that they sat first. We allow students the

opportunity to do their best, and sometimes they require another attempt to get their best grade.

(A bit like retaking a driving test!). This means

students achieved, which at GCSE was 64% A*

98% A*-C of 5 or more of any GCSEs.

It’s fantastic to see our boys’ and girls’ football teams doing so

Well done.

Tickets are still available for the whole school production of

Available from the Finance Office

SHENLEY BROOK END SCHOOL

Vol 16 Issue 10 : 29 January 2015 2014

Year 8 Parents’ Evening – Sports Hall at 4.30pm

Please remember Preferences Forms Whole School Play Oklahoma

First World War Centenary Battlefield Tour

Years 12 and 13 Poland Residential Trip

Years 11, 12 and 13 Revision Skills Workshop for Parents LTC at 6pm

8 Valentine’s Dance

As you are aware, Ofsted inspectors were in school last week, and I will be updating you about their

You may also see reference to performance tables that have been released. Unfortunatel

record the results that students gained in any exam that they sat first. We allow students the

opportunity to do their best, and sometimes they require another attempt to get their best grade.

(A bit like retaking a driving test!). This means that the results published are not actually what our

students achieved, which at GCSE was 64% A*-C of 5 or more GCSEs including English and maths; and

C of 5 or more of any GCSEs.

It’s fantastic to see our boys’ and girls’ football teams doing so well – they’re in top teams nationally.

Tickets are still available for the whole school production of

Available from the Finance Office

Vol 16 Issue 10 : 29 January 2015 2014

Years 11, 12 and 13 Revision Skills Workshop for Parents LTC at 6pm

As you are aware, Ofsted inspectors were in school last week, and I will be updating you about their

You may also see reference to performance tables that have been released. Unfortunately, they only

record the results that students gained in any exam that they sat first. We allow students the

opportunity to do their best, and sometimes they require another attempt to get their best grade.

that the results published are not actually what our

C of 5 or more GCSEs including English and maths; and

they’re in top teams nationally.

Information

Year 8 Parents’ Evening 29 January

Please remember to bring your child’s preferences form to the Year 8 parents’ evening on

Thursday this week, 29 January from 4.30pm in the sports hall.

Advice and Guidance Adviser

Over the next 3 weeks we will not have an IAG adviser and will not be able to accept any IAG

interview appointments; students who are concerned and in need of IAG advice, should go to

the student services office where another member of staff will be available for guidance.

Until we appoint another IAG adviser we will create a waiting list for IAG appointments. The

waiting list will be in the student services office.

Thank you

D Greenhalgh

Director Business and Work Related Learning

Change in Vocational Qualification

Year 9 BTEC Students

After a review of ICT vocational qualifications available at Key Stage 4, (which have recently

changed after government intervention) the current option of the BTEC in Information and

Creative Technology has been replaced by two courses both equivalent to a GCSE

qualification.

In Year 9, students will follow the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) syllabus. This

is a nationally recognised qualification that helps prepare students for the work place. The

course covers skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and a unit on using ICT to

improve productivity. All units are externally assessed with online examinations.

In Year 10, students will follow a more creative path with a creative iMedia course. This will

teach planning and organisational skills alongside graphics and web development. This course

has one paper-based examination, which contributes to 25% of the final grade, with the

remaining 75% based on internally assessed coursework.

If you have any questions about these courses please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs

Potten or Miss Cotgrove.

Sports News

The Year 8 girls’ team won a local tournament for the right to represent MK Dons in a

Football League regional tournament in Stevenage last Friday. They reached the fi

comfortably, beating Norwich City, Peterborough United and Stevenage Borough on the way

and, agonisingly, were one clearance away from playing in the finals at Wembley stadium!!!

Colchester United equalised with the final kick and scored in extra

The U16 girls’ team succumbed to a 4

to boast 1 England player and 3 Aston Villa Academy players. They are now recognised as one

of the best 16 sides in England for this age group.

The Year 8 boys’ journey continues, however. They will take on Queen’s School from Watford

shortly in the last 16 of the Nationals, with the venue for the final being confirmed as

Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium. We’ll keep you

Years 7 and 8 St Valentine’s Dance

Years 7 and 8 do you have your tickets for the dance?

Dress code is “Dress to Impress”

The Venue is the Theatre from 7pm to 9pm

Doors open at 6.45pm Refreshments will be on sale, so you may wish to please.

The event is being held to raise money for the Student Voice chosen charities

School. Do come along to support those charities and have a great evening with your friends

TicAvailable now from the Finance Office

Please note The Valentine Dance is open only to Shenley Brook End students in

Years 7 and 8.

The Year 8 girls’ team won a local tournament for the right to represent MK Dons in a

Football League regional tournament in Stevenage last Friday. They reached the fi

comfortably, beating Norwich City, Peterborough United and Stevenage Borough on the way

and, agonisingly, were one clearance away from playing in the finals at Wembley stadium!!!

Colchester United equalised with the final kick and scored in extra-time

The U16 girls’ team succumbed to a 4-1 defeat at Stratford-upon-Avon school that was able

to boast 1 England player and 3 Aston Villa Academy players. They are now recognised as one

of the best 16 sides in England for this age group. An outstanding achievement!

The Year 8 boys’ journey continues, however. They will take on Queen’s School from Watford

shortly in the last 16 of the Nationals, with the venue for the final being confirmed as

Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium. We’ll keep you posted!

Years 7 and 8 St Valentine’s Dance

Years 7 and 8 do you have your tickets for the dance?

The Venue is the Theatre from 7pm to 9pm

Refreshments will be on sale, so you may wish to bring a small amount of money

The event is being held to raise money for the Student Voice chosen charities

School. Do come along to support those charities and have a great evening with your friends

Tickets £4 available from Finance Available now from the Finance Office

Please note The Valentine Dance is open only to Shenley Brook End students in

The Year 8 girls’ team won a local tournament for the right to represent MK Dons in a

Football League regional tournament in Stevenage last Friday. They reached the final

comfortably, beating Norwich City, Peterborough United and Stevenage Borough on the way

and, agonisingly, were one clearance away from playing in the finals at Wembley stadium!!!

time to take the spoils.

Avon school that was able

to boast 1 England player and 3 Aston Villa Academy players. They are now recognised as one

An outstanding achievement!

The Year 8 boys’ journey continues, however. They will take on Queen’s School from Watford

shortly in the last 16 of the Nationals, with the venue for the final being confirmed as

bring a small amount of money – small change only

The event is being held to raise money for the Student Voice chosen charities of Shenley Brook End

School. Do come along to support those charities and have a great evening with your friends.

Please note The Valentine Dance is open only to Shenley Brook End students in

Head Lice Awareness

This is often a problem that is associated with younger children; however, adolescents and

adults should also be vigilant and check hair frequently for any signs of lice or eggs (nits).

The head lice are a parasite living off blood which it draws from our

Our hair also makes a good place for the lice to lay eggs, which we call Nits.

These are usually found at the base of the hair line on the neck, or at the sides by the ears.

Nits can be seen as a white speck, blister

from the root. Once the egg hatches there are just ten days before the nymphs are mature

lice and able to reproduce again.

The lice have a ten day reproductive cycle and therefore the adults and the eggs should be

removed to prevent continued reproduction causing infestation.

If you are unsure whether you have “Nits” an itchy head is usually a good sign, especially

when you are warm.

The removal of the lice and nits is quite a simple process using an appropria

together with a medicated shampoo and conditioner, and this process must be repeated

several times during a ten day period.

For more details please contact Matron for information sheets, or call NHS Direct.

Head lice

This is often a problem that is associated with younger children; however, adolescents and

adults should also be vigilant and check hair frequently for any signs of lice or eggs (nits).

The head lice are a parasite living off blood which it draws from our heads under our hair.

Our hair also makes a good place for the lice to lay eggs, which we call Nits.

These are usually found at the base of the hair line on the neck, or at the sides by the ears.

Nits can be seen as a white speck, blister-like in appearance, on the hair approximately 1cm

from the root. Once the egg hatches there are just ten days before the nymphs are mature

lice and able to reproduce again.

The lice have a ten day reproductive cycle and therefore the adults and the eggs should be

removed to prevent continued reproduction causing infestation.

If you are unsure whether you have “Nits” an itchy head is usually a good sign, especially

The removal of the lice and nits is quite a simple process using an appropria

together with a medicated shampoo and conditioner, and this process must be repeated

several times during a ten day period.

For more details please contact Matron for information sheets, or call NHS Direct.

Nits (eggs) Nits enlarged

This is often a problem that is associated with younger children; however, adolescents and

adults should also be vigilant and check hair frequently for any signs of lice or eggs (nits).

heads under our hair.

Our hair also makes a good place for the lice to lay eggs, which we call Nits.

These are usually found at the base of the hair line on the neck, or at the sides by the ears.

earance, on the hair approximately 1cm

from the root. Once the egg hatches there are just ten days before the nymphs are mature

The lice have a ten day reproductive cycle and therefore the adults and the eggs should be

If you are unsure whether you have “Nits” an itchy head is usually a good sign, especially

The removal of the lice and nits is quite a simple process using an appropriate nit comb

together with a medicated shampoo and conditioner, and this process must be repeated

For more details please contact Matron for information sheets, or call NHS Direct.

Nits enlarged

Lower School Debating Club

For the first lower school debate of the

New Year, students debated the motion,

‘This House believes we are not alone in

the Universe’. With our original speaker

being ill, experienced debater, Louisa Bell,

kindly agreed to propose the motion at short

notice and Ben Scannell, in his first debate,

opposed the motion. With 70 students and

staff, we had our largest audience to date

and many were keen to ask questions and

comment on the motion, raising issues

relating to the Roswell Incident, conspiracy

theories, hoaxes, the possibility of extra

questionable assumption that all life needs the same co

empirical evidence and the statistical likelihood of the existence of another life

planet. Both the committee and the floor voted for Louisa, carrying the motion by an

overwhelming majority.

Shenley Book Ends - Sixth Form Reading Group

Members of the reading group, now up to an all

20 sixth form students, presented their reflections on our recent

chosen title, ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’

Chbosky. The book is a coming-of

letters written by Charlie, an intelligent but socially awkward

teenager, who moves from the sidelines of life to actually taking

part. Students empathised with the serious issues handled in the

novel and found the style very reada

awarding it 4 out of 5, agreeing that it had more to offer than the

film version, revealing the characters in more depth. Both the book

and film are available to borrow from the 6

Centre.

Members recommended an assortment of other titles, ranging from philosophical books by

Plato, Thomas Payne and Confucius, to a biography of Georgina, Duchess of Devonshire;

classics, including Hardy’s ‘Return of the Native’ and more popular fiction, such as ‘The Book

Thief’ (Markus Zusak), ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ (Jay Asher) and ‘The House of Hades,’ from

Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. All of these books are available to borrow from the

Resource Centre or the Main Library.

For the first lower school debate of the

New Year, students debated the motion,

‘This House believes we are not alone in

With our original speaker

being ill, experienced debater, Louisa Bell,

kindly agreed to propose the motion at short

notice and Ben Scannell, in his first debate,

opposed the motion. With 70 students and

staff, we had our largest audience to date

were keen to ask questions and

comment on the motion, raising issues

relating to the Roswell Incident, conspiracy

theories, hoaxes, the possibility of extra-terrestrials living amongst us already, the

questionable assumption that all life needs the same conditions as we do, the lack of

empirical evidence and the statistical likelihood of the existence of another life

planet. Both the committee and the floor voted for Louisa, carrying the motion by an

xth Form Reading Group

Members of the reading group, now up to an all-time high of around

20 sixth form students, presented their reflections on our recent

, ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ by Stephen

of-age story told in a series of

letters written by Charlie, an intelligent but socially awkward

teenager, who moves from the sidelines of life to actually taking

part. Students empathised with the serious issues handled in the

novel and found the style very readable. Everyone enjoyed it,

awarding it 4 out of 5, agreeing that it had more to offer than the

film version, revealing the characters in more depth. Both the book

and film are available to borrow from the 6th Form Resource

ssortment of other titles, ranging from philosophical books by

Plato, Thomas Payne and Confucius, to a biography of Georgina, Duchess of Devonshire;

classics, including Hardy’s ‘Return of the Native’ and more popular fiction, such as ‘The Book

us Zusak), ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ (Jay Asher) and ‘The House of Hades,’ from

Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. All of these books are available to borrow from the

Resource Centre or the Main Library.

terrestrials living amongst us already, the

nditions as we do, the lack of

empirical evidence and the statistical likelihood of the existence of another life-sustaining

planet. Both the committee and the floor voted for Louisa, carrying the motion by an

ssortment of other titles, ranging from philosophical books by

Plato, Thomas Payne and Confucius, to a biography of Georgina, Duchess of Devonshire;

classics, including Hardy’s ‘Return of the Native’ and more popular fiction, such as ‘The Book

us Zusak), ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ (Jay Asher) and ‘The House of Hades,’ from

Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. All of these books are available to borrow from the

Sixth Form Debating Club

in activities unlikely in real life scenarios. Elliot, meanwhile, suggested video games have an

ulterior purpose, beyond that of entertainin

trauma victims, games which improve hand/eye coordination and allow practice in a safe,

simulated environment for techniques applied elsewhere, for instance in military tactics.

Elliot also suggested gaming has an

activities. With a show of hands from the audience and backed up by the committee, the

motion was defeated, with Elliot winning the most votes.

Library News

BOOKS R US

At the last meeting the group discussed the seasonal titles they had read during the holiday

period. ‘Winter Town’ by Stephen Emond proved to be one of those ‘Marmite’ books with

students either loving or hating the book as shown by these comments.

Loved it because:

‘I liked the format of the book, with its comic style illustrations.’

‘The story was told from the different perspectives of the two characters.’

Hated it because:

‘There was not much of a story line and the blurb gave away the plot’.

‘The book had a strange beginning and I felt the relationship between the characters was

confusing’.

This book is now available for students to borrow and after such differing viewpoints why

not read it for yourself and see which side you agree with?

For their next read students cho

recently purchased and these will be reviewed ready for our next meeting after half

This week’s Debating Club saw

propose the motion, ‘Video Games are

purely for Entertainment Purposes’

Elliot Dawes in opposition. Having defined

what constitutes a video game, Liam

referred to many titles, across gaming

platforms, detailing the entertainment value

of each, including the competitive element,

the satisfaction of solving puzzles to reach

the next level and the social interaction. He

spoke of the escapism in fantasy games and

the opportunity for players to be immersed

in activities unlikely in real life scenarios. Elliot, meanwhile, suggested video games have an

ulterior purpose, beyond that of entertaining – he spoke of games used as therapy for

trauma victims, games which improve hand/eye coordination and allow practice in a safe,

simulated environment for techniques applied elsewhere, for instance in military tactics.

Elliot also suggested gaming has an educational value, engaging many young people in learning

activities. With a show of hands from the audience and backed up by the committee, the

motion was defeated, with Elliot winning the most votes.

oup discussed the seasonal titles they had read during the holiday

period. ‘Winter Town’ by Stephen Emond proved to be one of those ‘Marmite’ books with

students either loving or hating the book as shown by these comments.

e format of the book, with its comic style illustrations.’

‘The story was told from the different perspectives of the two characters.’

‘There was not much of a story line and the blurb gave away the plot’.

ning and I felt the relationship between the characters was

This book is now available for students to borrow and after such differing viewpoints why

not read it for yourself and see which side you agree with?

For their next read students chose a book from our extensive range of new stock we have

recently purchased and these will be reviewed ready for our next meeting after half

This week’s Debating Club saw Liam Coleman

, ‘Video Games are

purely for Entertainment Purposes’ with

in opposition. Having defined

what constitutes a video game, Liam

referred to many titles, across gaming

platforms, detailing the entertainment value

of each, including the competitive element,

the satisfaction of solving puzzles to reach

nd the social interaction. He

spoke of the escapism in fantasy games and

the opportunity for players to be immersed

in activities unlikely in real life scenarios. Elliot, meanwhile, suggested video games have an

he spoke of games used as therapy for

trauma victims, games which improve hand/eye coordination and allow practice in a safe,

simulated environment for techniques applied elsewhere, for instance in military tactics.

educational value, engaging many young people in learning

activities. With a show of hands from the audience and backed up by the committee, the

oup discussed the seasonal titles they had read during the holiday

period. ‘Winter Town’ by Stephen Emond proved to be one of those ‘Marmite’ books with

students either loving or hating the book as shown by these comments.

‘The story was told from the different perspectives of the two characters.’

ning and I felt the relationship between the characters was

This book is now available for students to borrow and after such differing viewpoints why

se a book from our extensive range of new stock we have

recently purchased and these will be reviewed ready for our next meeting after half-term.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Games and Puzzles Lunchtime

Winter Activities Session

As our lunchtime sessions are proving so popular we have decided to extend them to after

school as well. This will give students the opportunity to finish any projects started at

lunchtime or for students not able to come at lunchtime to attend. This time the theme for

the session is paper based Winter activities. If you have not been to one of our sessions

before come along and join in the fun.

Library Assistants Meeting

The Sixth Form Medical Society

Wednesday 11 February at lunchtime.

will be an entrance charge of 50p. All staff and students are

Speed Dating at Shenley Brook End School

This week all Year 10 students took part in an event where they interviewed many different

business employers in a ‘speed dating’ event but without the potentially embarrassing dating.

Two tutor groups per lesson interviewed 35 business people in the theatre for 5 minutes

each. They then moved to the next business person and repeated this until it was the end of

the lesson.

The main aims for holding this event are:

1) Helping students to develop their con2) Helping our students to develop their questioning skills that will prepare them for the

Experience of Work (EOW) week in March

3) Helping Year 10 students to understand the different motivations that real people had when they first started to work

4) Helping our students to understand that the job they may start with may differ significantly from the career they end up doing later in life.

Along with the EOW week these activities help students to dev

Education Information Advice and Guidance) knowledge.

It is vital that students understand why they are studying for their GCSE qualifications.

Most importantly, students must understand that GCSE grades matter a great deal but

the TENSILE skills (as we call them at Shenley Brook End) matter too.

TENSILE skills are what business people might sometimes called “softer” skills. TENSILE is

an acronym for? Do you know what it stands for?

Monday 2 February

Thursday 5 February at lunchtime

and after school 3.30 – 4.30

As our lunchtime sessions are proving so popular we have decided to extend them to after

school as well. This will give students the opportunity to finish any projects started at

for students not able to come at lunchtime to attend. This time the theme for

the session is paper based Winter activities. If you have not been to one of our sessions

before come along and join in the fun.

Tuesday 10 February at lunchtime

The Sixth Form Medical Society will be holding a fundraising event in the Main Library on

Wednesday 11 February at lunchtime. This will be a dissection of an ox heart and there

will be an entrance charge of 50p. All staff and students are welcome.

Speed Dating at Shenley Brook End School

This week all Year 10 students took part in an event where they interviewed many different

business employers in a ‘speed dating’ event but without the potentially embarrassing dating.

per lesson interviewed 35 business people in the theatre for 5 minutes

each. They then moved to the next business person and repeated this until it was the end of

The main aims for holding this event are:

Helping students to develop their confidence with REAL business people in a fun way Helping our students to develop their questioning skills that will prepare them for the

Experience of Work (EOW) week in March

Helping Year 10 students to understand the different motivations that real

people had when they first started to work

Helping our students to understand that the job they may start with may differ

significantly from the career they end up doing later in life.

Along with the EOW week these activities help students to develop their CEIAG (Careers

Education Information Advice and Guidance) knowledge.

It is vital that students understand why they are studying for their GCSE qualifications.

Most importantly, students must understand that GCSE grades matter a great deal but

the TENSILE skills (as we call them at Shenley Brook End) matter too.

TENSILE skills are what business people might sometimes called “softer” skills. TENSILE is

an acronym for? Do you know what it stands for?

Thursday 5 February at lunchtime

As our lunchtime sessions are proving so popular we have decided to extend them to after

school as well. This will give students the opportunity to finish any projects started at

for students not able to come at lunchtime to attend. This time the theme for

the session is paper based Winter activities. If you have not been to one of our sessions

y at lunchtime

will be holding a fundraising event in the Main Library on

This will be a dissection of an ox heart and there

welcome.

This week all Year 10 students took part in an event where they interviewed many different

business employers in a ‘speed dating’ event but without the potentially embarrassing dating.

per lesson interviewed 35 business people in the theatre for 5 minutes

each. They then moved to the next business person and repeated this until it was the end of

business people in a fun way

Helping our students to develop their questioning skills that will prepare them for the

Helping Year 10 students to understand the different motivations that real business

Helping our students to understand that the job they may start with may differ

elop their CEIAG (Careers

It is vital that students understand why they are studying for their GCSE qualifications.

Most importantly, students must understand that GCSE grades matter a great deal but that

the TENSILE skills (as we call them at Shenley Brook End) matter too.

TENSILE skills are what business people might sometimes called “softer” skills. TENSILE is

Please Remember: All Experience of Work contracts should be signed and returned to school

by 6 February please!

Watch this space for what is next for Experience of Work

Mr D Greenhalgh

Director of Business and Work Related Learning

YE Trade Fair

In year 12 students have the option of taking part in Young Enterprise. This is where

students set up and run a small company. They provide the start

help and a business adviser. It is a worldwide institution and is designed to help develop

Entrepreneurial and non-academic skills that employers value very highly in this current

economic climate.

Their motto is “Learning by Doing”

information: http://www.young-

Programme”.

As part of this experience the Milton Keynes Young Enterprise Area board organise a large

trade fair that takes place in Middleton Hall in the Centre MK, attracting YE companies

all over Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and beyond and so is an excellent

market place for students to sell their wares.

This year two of our schools’ three companies attended the trade fair. They were MOO MK

and SBE. MOO MK have researched and designed a story book that contains stories from

older generations from the family and friends of the students and from older people who live

at a local care home. SBE bought and sold a range of scented candles and packaged them to

add value to the customer. Both businesses made vital sales at the trade fair. The students

learned valuable lessons about how to pitch their products to the general public.

What next?

There is a Milton Keynes presentation evening on Wednesday 25 March at MK Academ

three Shenley Brook End School companies will be presenting to the whole of Milton Keynes

for a variety of awards and will be trying to succeed against other MK schools. In addition to

this the companies will have learned a great deal about how to

business enterprise.

Well done to the two teams that took part in the Fair and look out for the third Shenley

Brook End team.

Mr D Greenhalgh Director of Business and Work Related Learning

Have you got your tickets for the w

Available from Finance now!

All Experience of Work contracts should be signed and returned to school

Watch this space for what is next for Experience of Work

Director of Business and Work Related Learning

the option of taking part in Young Enterprise. This is where

students set up and run a small company. They provide the start-up capital and we provide

help and a business adviser. It is a worldwide institution and is designed to help develop

academic skills that employers value very highly in this current

Their motto is “Learning by Doing” – why not take a look at their website for more

-enterprise.org.uk/ our students take part in the “Company

As part of this experience the Milton Keynes Young Enterprise Area board organise a large

trade fair that takes place in Middleton Hall in the Centre MK, attracting YE companies

all over Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and beyond and so is an excellent

market place for students to sell their wares.

This year two of our schools’ three companies attended the trade fair. They were MOO MK

earched and designed a story book that contains stories from

older generations from the family and friends of the students and from older people who live

at a local care home. SBE bought and sold a range of scented candles and packaged them to

the customer. Both businesses made vital sales at the trade fair. The students

learned valuable lessons about how to pitch their products to the general public.

There is a Milton Keynes presentation evening on Wednesday 25 March at MK Academ

three Shenley Brook End School companies will be presenting to the whole of Milton Keynes

for a variety of awards and will be trying to succeed against other MK schools. In addition to

this the companies will have learned a great deal about how to run and not to run a small

Well done to the two teams that took part in the Fair and look out for the third Shenley

Mr D Greenhalgh Director of Business and Work Related Learning

Have you got your tickets for the whole school production of

Available from Finance now!

All Experience of Work contracts should be signed and returned to school

the option of taking part in Young Enterprise. This is where

up capital and we provide

help and a business adviser. It is a worldwide institution and is designed to help develop

academic skills that employers value very highly in this current

why not take a look at their website for more

our students take part in the “Company

As part of this experience the Milton Keynes Young Enterprise Area board organise a large

trade fair that takes place in Middleton Hall in the Centre MK, attracting YE companies from

all over Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and beyond and so is an excellent

This year two of our schools’ three companies attended the trade fair. They were MOO MK

earched and designed a story book that contains stories from

older generations from the family and friends of the students and from older people who live

at a local care home. SBE bought and sold a range of scented candles and packaged them to

the customer. Both businesses made vital sales at the trade fair. The students

learned valuable lessons about how to pitch their products to the general public.

There is a Milton Keynes presentation evening on Wednesday 25 March at MK Academy. The

three Shenley Brook End School companies will be presenting to the whole of Milton Keynes

for a variety of awards and will be trying to succeed against other MK schools. In addition to

run and not to run a small

Well done to the two teams that took part in the Fair and look out for the third Shenley

hole school production of

Shenley Brook End School Choir will be taking part in a singing workshop with Tabitha Webb, West End singer, on Thursday 12 February in preparation for performing in her concert here in March.