Copy of Blue Simple Back to School Newsletter - Cedar Mount Academy

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Mar 23, 2018 - department will be in between 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Have a restful and peaceful weekend. Big Bang. MYC - We
Issue 23 - March 18

Message from Mr Mellen

Big Bang MYC - Well done Sahara Z-Arts Last day of term 

As the penultimate week of the term draws to a close I’d like to thank parents, staff and pupils who attended our first quiz night, you helped us raise over £100 for the school fund and the money will go towards the cost of school trips in the summer as well as helping raise money for the new school cheerleading kits. A big thanks to all staff currently supporting Year 11 and running additional revision classes at the weekend, this Saturday the Maths & English department will be in between 10:00 am - 3:30 pm.  Have a restful and peaceful weekend. 

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Science Trip - Big Bang!   Last Friday year 9 and 10 students travelled all the way to the NEC in Birmingham to visit the Big Bang Fair.  It is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people in the UK. Whilst there, students had the chance to speak to ambassadors from many different companies such as Shell, BAE systems, RAF and NHS. They were also given the opportunity to try out some of these professions first hand through live dissections, trying on RAF parachutes and using 3D printers. All had a great day and came back with lots of guidance and information to help them on their path to STEM careers.  

Well Done Sahara

Sahara in Year 9 has always been a stand out star, she says what she feels no matter how it sounds so when Manchester Youth Council put a ‘call out for candidates’ she didn’t hesitate in applying. Spurred on by her favourite teacher, Miss Morris, she was keen to put together a manifesto and submit her application – here’s what she had to say….   I have always been keen on empowering young people and considering their opinions is a priority. I believe the youth of today can make a change in our society because we are aware of the benefits and comebacks of controversial issues and having frank discussions helps us make the right choices in life. I am keen to raise awareness on topics such as racism, war and hate crime which have impacted our ancestors and will continue unless something is done, I am passionate and will go to any extent for justice. The opinions of young people are often ignored which is why I decided to stand as a candidate and make sure our views echo in the minds of society, government officials and those who see us as careless teenagers. When Miss Morris spoke to me about Manchester Youth Council, I knew it was for committed and confident teenagers. I felt I had the skills but was hesitant to apply as I doubted my chances of success, my friends and family convinced me I had nothing to lose so I wrote a manifesto and filmed a video to support my application! Within it I spoke about Cedar Mount and the factors that contributed to my willingness to represent my generation in Manchester, I discussed my achievements at school and provided evidence of my leadership qualities. Over the next few days I nervously checked my emails and was ecstatic to receive an invite to attend a political conference with YouthPoliticsUK. Whilst there I was observed giving opinions on the world we live in and what I’d like to see done. Later that week I received an email stating I had been chosen as a candidate and my hard work from the conference had "strengthened my chances of success." I’m only 15 but when I opened the email I can honestly it was the best moment of my life to date. To start the process I met other members of MYC and we elected our Members of Youth Parliament for 2018. The launch was a great experience and a chance to socialise and make friends with those who I’ll be working with. Our common aim is to provide young people in Manchester a voice, now my life is busy and made up of meeting every Monday to discuss and debate issues, plan projects and catch up as a group. I love it! 

I  want to thank Cedar Mount Academy for giving me chances and being a place where I feel happy, safe, comfortable and confident. Thank you to all the staff who helped me to get to where i am today and my wonderful friends for their encouraging words and supporting me. Last but not least, thank you to Manchester Youth Council who considered me worthy and deserving of this role, this life-changing experience will stay with me and empower not only youngsters, but me to be my best!

BFET Arts & Creative Day   Miss Nortley and Miss Harris chose 25 super creative Art and Dance students to get involved in a fantastic Creative Arts day at Zarts in Manchester. Five amazing workshops were on offer from Hamlet script- writing to Physical theatre and much more! Cedar Mount Academy celebrated the Art and Dance department by combining the 2 art forms. The departments wanted to challenge student’s traditional notions of the Arts by working in a more contemporary style through exploring line and striking a pose with mark-making techniques and contemporary dance. The student leaders Mia Bjedov, Ashkan Muradi, Holly Mellor, Kerry Pritchard, Malvina Bogarova, Amanda Burkervica did not disappoint and helped lead the workshop and support the BFET students. It was great to celebrate the true creativity of the BFET students and to promote the Arts across the trust. We think some of the students comments reflected the day: Ricardo believed 'he aimed for the target and struck platinum' and Alisha Razak 'had made two new friends from different schools'.

8:40 am        Students arrive in the academy 8:45 am        Registration   9:00 am        Period 1 10:00 am      Period 1 11:00 am        Break Students entitled to a free school meal OR students wanting to purchase a meal NEED to pre-order a grab bag from the kitchen  11:15 am         End of term assembly A time to reflect on our achievements and announce the winners of the Attendance Challenge 1:30 pm         Students dismissed and collect lunch from the canteen       PLEASE NOTE THE SCHOOL BUS WILL DEPART PROMPTLY AT 1:45 PM       

School closes on Thursday 29th March at 1:30 and will re-open on Monday 16th April. Don't forget theres a free breakfast for students who arrive at 8:00 am