Britten Sinfonia Workshop
5th April 2012
Britten Sinfonia join forces with Manor creative talent!
Musicians from the world famous Benjamin Britten Sinfonia worked with a range of students from The Manor School – mostly with limited experience of music – to compose and perform a number of original works. This culminated in a joint performance by the students and musicians from the Sinfonia. The quality was impressive given the fact that most of this was produced in less than a day. Students were enthralled by this experience and learned a great deal from the process. Some have been inspired to compose their own music. Principal, Ben Slade, stated “Our young people have learned such a lot from the discipline of music over the last few days. Music took me to places a working class lad would never normally go and I owe a great deal to my school for making this happen. It is great that our students are now being given this fantastic opportunity to explore different styles of music and to work with such high calibre professionals. Huge thanks to Cambridge University Press for enabling this to happen and to the Britten Sinfonia for inspiring the students.”
See link below for video footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6IV9BtrUm8&feature=youtu.be
Cambridgeshire Breakfast with Jeremy Sails
4th April 2012
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's coverage of the partnership scheme between the Manor and American Air force; 423rd Security forces Squad based at RAF Alconbury.
Yr 4 Athletics challenge at The Manor
6th March 2012
The Athletics festivals were held over two sessions in November 2011 with 111 pupils participating from Yr 4 Athletics challenge at The Manor 2011 King's Hedges, Shirley and Grove Primary Schools.
The pupils were put through their paces in five events to complete the Pentathlon Challenge.
Balance - how many seconds you can balance on a narrow bar on one leg whilst holding their other foot (max 15 seconds twice on each leg)
Standing Long Jump - how far you can jump from two feet to two feet
Speed Bounce - how many bounces you can do in 20 seconds
Target Throw - how many bean bags you can throw into the target 3m, 5m, 7m and 9m away (max 3 in each target)
Hi-Stepper - how fast you can run over the obstacles over an 8m track without missing any spaces
Scores were collected for the Year 4 pupils and those gaining top scores across the Cambridge School Sports Partnership will receive an invitation to attend the Multi Skills Academy programme for Gifted and Talented.
There were 37 Young Leaders who are following the CSLA course at CRC and two Young Ambassadors from Yr 9 at Manor.Manor Young Ambassadors meet a 2012 Olympic Torch Relay bearer and a judo Commonwealth Gold medalist
7th February 2012
The Manor Silver Young Ambassadors (YA) attended training at Netherhall School on 17 January 2012 with the other YAs from the Cambridge School Sports Partnership.
They started off with an indoor rowing relay challenge. They were divided into 4 teams and had to row the distance of 2012m. This was followed by an Olympic quiz completed in pairs.
They were then introduced to their role as a Young Ambassador and heard what other YAs had done. Alice talked about her journey from Silver Ambassador to being chosen as a torch bearer for the Olympic Torch Relay.
There were various inspirational Olympic and Paralympic video clips played and other ideas about assembly presentations. YAs were then shown the Get Set website with all the resources available.
The next highlight was the guest speaker Dave Southby. Representing his country in the British Olympic Judo team for a period of 10 years, Dave won a Commonwealth Gold medal in Auckland in 1990 and won numerous other international competitions. He explained how he had been involved in many different sports at school and then took the opportunity to get involved in judo at university.
Free Schools Meals Registration
17th December 2011
Free Schools Meals Registration We are aware that in Cambridgeshire there are a large number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals but who have not registered. This means that families in poverty are missing out on their entitlements, and also that schools in Cambridgeshire are missing out on funding that they could be receiving through the Pupil Premium.
In 2009 (the latest figures available) there were 16,455 children living in poverty in Cambridgeshire. Around 60% of them are of school age, and should therefore be eligible for FSM. This equates to 9,873 children. There are currently 7049 children registered for FSM in Cambridgeshire. This means that Cambridgeshire schools are missing over £1,200,000 this year in additional funding through the Pupil Premium to support their most disadvantaged children.
Parents do not need to complete a paper form. Applying for free school meals online is quick and easy, and no proof of entitlement is needed. On receipt of the on-line application, Cambridgeshire County Council will check for entitlement through a secure Electronic Checking System. All that is needed is the claimant's name, National Insurance number, their children's details and details of their children's schools.
Schools will want to support their families to apply. They can do this by publicising the importance of registering, and by providing access to a computer with clear instructions on how to register. These instructions are attached with this email. They can be printed out and sited with any parent or community computer access point. Schools office staff will also want to be aware of this, so that they can support any parents who are not confident with literacy or computer use.
If you have any queries, please contact Lisa Faulkner on 01223 729162
FSM online application form quick guide for schools (2).docSchool song and dance show wows pensioners
17th December 2011
School song and dance show wows pensionersWater great saving for The Manor
26th September 2011
A Cambridge secondary school is set to halve its water use and significantly reduce bills.
The Manor foundation school in Arbury Road is now rolling out the first phase of its energy improvement plan.
The plan is the brainchild of Mike Walters, a teaching assistant at the school. A passionate 'green' champion, Mr Walters compiled a comprehensive analysis of the school's energy needs in his own time.
He said: "I wrote it as I feel that it makes both environmental and fiscal sense to utilise resources that will always be required, such as water and electricity, in the most efficient manner possible."
Thanks to help from Araceli Gorretas, Water Saving Co-ordinator at Cambridge Water, the school will now be fully kitted out with devices such as tap inserts*, shower valves* and 'hippos*'.
Conservative estimates show that the collective fitting of all the devices will save the school 967 litres of water per day - the equivalent of 3,651 cups of tea!
The Manor is also giving a free "hippo" to every student and staff members after Cambridge Water offered a further 600 of the water-saving devices.
Ben Sale, Principal of The Manor, said: "I am delighted that we are doing something tangible to save energy. Mike's work in this area has been fantastic!"Top Manor Student Leadership Roles Announced!
26th September 2011
Mr Slade and the school's senior leadership team (ably assisted by Leader of Learning for Year 11, Mr Parry) were delighted to announce this year's Principal Students as follows:
Title
Principal Student (M) (Head Boy) Principal Student (F) (Head Girl) Deputy Principal Student (M) Deputy Principal Student (F) Student
Harry Whitworth 11JHA Amena Begum 11NGR Manzoor Alam 11NGR Lacey Thornton 11NDI
They are joined by a team of Assistant Principal students:
This team of students will be called the Senior Student Leadership Team. They will shadow various SLT roles such as Standards and Performance, Curriculum, Finance, Teaching and Learning and Operations. They will meet weekly and meet with the SLT monthly. This promises to be an exciting initiative to ensure that students definitely "come first".Media Savvy Manor
26th September 2011
Mr Slade continues to contribute to local and regional print and broadcast media. His blog for Cambridge News is still popular and going strong - the highest number of hits in the education section - He has also contributed to a number of recent BBC Radio Cambridgeshire debates on the teachers strikes, discipline in schools, changes in education law and the rioting. There is more in the pipeline so please watch this space.
Students and staff are now working on a new promotional video for the school and a new way of communicating with students and staff - Manor TV!Press Release - Manor students turned out in force to pick up excellent GCSE results!
30th August 2011
Hannah Smart
The much-improved secondary school is pleased to report continuing success:
The % of students getting five or more passes at A* to C = 61%
The % of students getting five or more A* to C grades, including English and Maths = 48%
Among the success stories was 16-year-old Hannah Smart of Chesterton (pictured) who has won a £37,000 scholarship to study A-levels at one of the UK's leading independent sixth form colleges CCSS (Cambridge Centre for Sixth-Form Studies). Hannah said: "I absolutely loved being at The Manor and I'm really looking forward to starting my A-levels now." Hannah is hoping to study law after completing her A-levels.
Ben Slade, Principal at The Manor, said: "In the context of three years of record results and significant improvement, results this year are pleasing. We have managed to almost equal performance at five higher grades, including English and maths. Naturally I had hoped for better. That said, maintaining the school's best results in a quarter of a century is not easy especially when the Government requires schools to record students "educated other than at school" against their results statistics despite the fact they have not taught the students for years! If this was not the case, our results would be well in to the 50s".
With a record number of students starting at The Manor in Year 7 in September, a restructured workforce and a first-rate teaching team in place, Ben is confident that further records will be broken next year. He added: "I want to wish all of our students the very best for their future lives and careers and to thank my staff for their hard work and support."
The Manor is a small community-based school in open and spacious grounds. With around 450 students on roll from September 2011, staff are able to give close personal attention to every student while still providing a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum.The Manor School's Non-Negotiable Rules
27th July 2011
Set to be fully implemented from the start of the new academic year, The Manor School has published its list of rules affecting student conduct. The rules can be read here.The English Baccalaureate - polarising views
20th July 2011
Michael Gove has decreed that schools in England are now to be measured according to how many students achieve grades A* - C in five core subjects - maths, English, two science qualifications, a foreign language and either history or geography.
This is in addition to the long-standing benchmark of the proportion of students gaining grades A*-C passes in maths and English GCSE and three other unspecified subjects, which could be vocational or GCSE courses.
The new measure, which was published this year for students who took exams before it was announced, has divided opinion.
Full details of the article can be read here.CRC Young Sports Leaders Organise Fun Days For School Children
18th July 2011
Golf, football, ultimate Frisbee, athletic events, tennis, football rounders, basketball and cricket were on the timetable for schoolchildren thanks to sports leaders at Cambridge Regional College.
The students organised an action-packed multi-sports festival at The Manor for 100 Year 5 children from King's Hedges, Grove and Shirley Primary Schools.
Rob Metcalfe, sector leader for Sports Studies at CRC, said the students had done a superb job organising activities for the schoolchildren, who all had a fantastic time.
"We had 20 Higher Sports Leaders at the events, as well as around 90 students who were spending a taster week with us before starting College in September and who were training for their Community Sports Leader qualification," he said.
"The pupils really enjoyed the sports events and it was a fantastic and very rewarding experience for the students who organised the days. It was also very valuable for our new students, who were able to learn to lead before coming here."
When the school children were leaving one of them said "Can we do that again?".
The Torch Relay will come to Cambridge
18th July 2011
The Olympic Torch will arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012 to start its journey around the UK for 70 days bringing the excitement of the Games to everyone. The Olympic Flame will be carried by 8,000 Torchbearers during the Olympic Torch Relay.
With one year to go, it was announced that the relay will be passing through Cambridge. Details of the route will be published later but there will be an Olympic Torch evening celebration in Cambridge on Saturday 7 July 2012.
Young Ambassadors from Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Schools met Goldie Sayers, Britain's number one javelin thrower, who was helping to promote this event.
Statement from Julie Specnce OBE, QPM, DL, School Patron
18th July 2011
Statement from Julie Spence OBE QPM DL BEd LLB MA MBA
Patron of The Manor - A Foundation School
\\\"The youth of today are our future: but to enable them to take their rightful place in the world they need encouragement to achieve their individual and collective potential.
The Manor epitomises education at its best - students are at the heart. Their horizons are expanded, they are given opportunities to fulfil their potential and they experience the standards and boundaries that will enable them to take their rightful place in both society and their communities as first class responsible citizens.
The Manor staff and students are to be congratulated on their achievements to date and deserve and require our continued support on their journey of continuous improvement.\\\"Julie Spence: A brief biography
18th July 2011
Julie Spence OBE QPM DL BEd LLB MA MBA, Patron
After taking her \'A\' Levels Julie spent four years at Liverpool University and I M Marsh College of Physical Education where she trained to teach PE and Biology. She moved to the West Country to take up a teaching post but soon discovered teaching was not for her.
Consequently in 1978 she joined Avon and Somerset Police and was posted to South Bristol. After a period of service, which included postings to CID, community policing , the force communications centre, the Family and Child Protection Unit, the Press Office and uniform operations, she was seconded to the Association of Chief Police Officers secretariat in London for two years as a Temporary Chief Inspector.
On returning to Avon and Somerset Julie undertook a number of operational roles before being promoted to Superintendent and posted to North Bristol. She is an advocate of life- long learning and during her career continued her personal development and consequently undertook part-time and distance learning degree courses in law, police studies and management.
In 1999 she was appointed to Assistant Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police, where she held the Corporate Development portfolio. She took over the Territorial Policing portfolio in January 2003.
She was appointed to Deputy Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Constabulary in April 2004 and was responsible for Operational Policing for the County.
On 1 June 2005 Julie was appointed Acting Chief Constable and subsequently appointed to Chief Constable on 10 December 2005.
In the Queen\'s 80th birthday honours list she was awarded an OBE for her management of complex and contentious organisational issues, leadership of Thames Valley\'s contribution to the operations to protect Heathrow and the Queen Mother\'s funeral, her work for the ACPO Terrorism and Allied Matters Committee on Royalty and VIP Protection and her strong leadership and determination in taking forward the Gender Agenda and the development of the British Association of Women in Policing (BAWP) , which have both become major drivers for gender equality in British policing. She was President of BAWP for 10 years (2000 - (2010).
Maximising people\'s potential and delivering first class public services are her main drivers; consequently she took on the National lead for improving the Police Services relationship with citizens and was at the forefront of ground breaking cultural change.
In 2008 she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by Anglia Ruskin University: then in the 2010 New Years Honours list she received the Queens Police Medal (QPM).
Finally in September 2010, after a 32 year career, she retired from policing. She is now pursuing a portfolio career and rebalancing her work/life balance equation! Her new responsibilities include being Chairman of the Police Mutual Assurance Society and a Commissioner for the Press Complaints Commission. She remains committed to the county and has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant to support the Lord Lieutenant in his important county role.An overwhelming response
4th July 2011
When writing a blog for Cambridge News Online you have to be prepared for certain newsworthy themes contained therein to be picked up by the Cambridge News itself.
However, I could not have predicted the enormity of the response to my comments about North Cambridge and Arbury. The depth of feeling and support was overwhelming. To this end, I would like to thank education correspondent, Suzan Uzel, and the Editor of the Cambridge News for having the courage to make this controversial issue "front page news".
I would also like to thank the people who have contacted me over the last few weeks. It has certainly sparked a really positive debate about why the north of Cambridge city is still the victim of prejudice in 2011. The Letters pages throughout the week of publication and the week following also supported the fact that this is a serious issue which needs proper debate and a way forward.
The full blog can be read here.Strong arm of the law fights Arbury 'bigotry'
29th June 2011
Former Chief Constable Julie Spence has attacked "bigotry" against Cambridge's Arbury area after becoming patron of its secondary school.
Mrs Spence took up the position at The Manor school at an opportune time - just after its headteacher Ben Slade, writing in a blog for Cambridge News Online, claimed there is "appalling bigotry" and "prejudice" towards the area of the city.
The rest of the article can be read here.Press Release - Former police chief to be Patron of The Manor!
22nd June 2011
The former chief of Cambridgeshire Police is to be Patron of a city secondary school.
Julie Spence (OBE QPM DL) has taken on the top role after several visits and meeting with students at the Arbury Road foundation school.
Mrs Spence said: "Thanks to strong leadership and dedicated staff, the school has made fantastic progress. Ofsted has already reported The Manor as 'good with outstanding capacity to improve further' and it will be great to be part of its development and continued success."
Mrs Spence was Cambridgeshire's Chief Constable for five years from 2005. During that time, she made national news headlines over demanding more officers due to the rise in immigration. In 2006, she won the prestigious Champion Award for her commitment and achievement in her role as a gender champion.
Mrs Spence, who retired from Cambridgeshire Police in 2010, is now Chairman of the Police Mutual Assurance Society and is a Commissioner for the Press Complaints Commission. She remains loyal to Cambridgeshire and has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant to support the Lord Lieutenant.
She added: "The Manor epitomises education at its best - students are at the heart. Their horizons are expanded, they are given opportunities to fulfil their potential and they experience the standards and boundaries that will enable them to take their rightful place in both society and their communities as first-class responsible citizens."
Ben Slade, Principal of The Manor, said: "Julie is a terrific role model for all of our students. She will contribute a great deal to the leadership of the school and she is certainly not afraid to speak out. We are absolutely delighted that she is on board."
Since 2007, the school has seen many improvements. As well at its recent positive Ofsted report:
- GCSE results have more than doubled
- The number of parents/carers expressing a preference for a place in Year 7 at The Manor has now more than doubled
Ben Slade, Principal, The Manor
Tel: 01223 508742
E-mail: bslade@manorcc.org.uk
The Manor is a small community-based school in open and spacious grounds. With around 450 students on roll from September 2011, staff are able to give close personal attention to every student while still providing a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum.Nick Clarke - Telling it as it is
22nd June 2011
The blog space of Nick Clarke, Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council and the member for Fulbourn division can be found here, via Word Press.Top Photographer for Prospectus
14th June 2011
We will be welcoming photographer Phillip Mynott to the Manor to help put together our new prospectus kindly supported by Cambridge University Press.Channel 4 shoot pilot show at The Manor School
14th June 2011
Manor opened its doors to \"Embarrassing Bodies\" presenter Dr Pixie McKenna and cameras from Maverick Television who were shooting a pilot for a new Channel 4 show. A small number of students in years 10 and 11 took part along with some of their brave parents! Dr Pixie said \"big thanks to our guinea pig students for doing the taster tape...not only were they great, they were polite, patient, well presented and pitched in with great answers and comments. Thanks also to their parents who were all real stars!\". More news to follow.HRH The Prince of Wales's 25th Anniversary Gala
14th June 2011
Principal Ben Slade and four students have been invited to attend make up the representation of the Prince's Teaching Institute at HRH The Prince of Wales's 25th Anniversary Gala on Monday 5th July 2010 in London. The lucky students will hopefully get to meet the Prince and the host for the evening, Stephen Fry! Students will also be given PTI t-shirts to wear on the evening.Trust Status Update
14th June 2011
The College is on target to move to Foundation Status and to acquire a Trust for 1st September 2010. This is an extremely significant moment in the history of the college. Proposed partners now include Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Regional College, Ridgeons Group Ltd, Kings Hedges Neighbourhood Partnership, Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire County Council and our 4 associate primary schools: Kings Hedges, Shirley, The Grove and Orchard Park! Watch this space for more news!The Parents' Careers Club
9th June 2011
Over the last few years Careersbox has been providing a free careers service to schools and careers professionals - to great success. We are now letting you know about our new Parents' Careers Club.
We're sure that you will recognise the importance of ensuring the influencers in our childrens' lives get all the careers help there is. Parents' Club provides free work related film content, covering hundreds of different employment and training opportunities throughout the UK. With film covering over 20 employment sectors, there is always something new to learn about the world of work and training.
Click here to read more.The Manor School cited as 'one of the most improved schools in the country'.
6th June 2011
We are absolutely delighted to announce the fact that the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust has recognised The Manor as "one of the most improved schools in the country". This is directly linked to the improvement in the number of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Mathematics in 2010. Principal Ben Slade said he was "proud that the school could now hold its head up high thanks to the hard work of staff, students, parent/carers and governors." He also thanked the community "for their newfound trust and confidence in the school" reacting to the fact that The Manor is significantly oversubscribed for the first time in 25 years.
Star 107 Breakfast Show with Mark Peters
17th May 2011
The Manor Principal Ben Slade is standing by to give advice to students and parents on revision and coping with the stress of examinations on Star 107 FM. The 3 - 4 minute daily features will air from 6th June 2011 on the Star 107 Breakfast Show with Mark Peters (pictured) and there are also some "shocks" in store for Mr Slade if he doesn't answer questions put to him by Mark!. If any students or parents have any questions they would like answered on air please let Mr Slade know via lcrebo@manorcc.org.uk as soon as possible.
Free School Meals at The Manor School
11th May 2011
A free school meal initiative from the Cambridge County Council's Education Welfare Benefit Service is now being hosted at the Manor School. More information on the initiative can be found here.The Manor School Presents: "Later-ish"
6th May 2011
An evening with Acuoustic music with Anthony John Clark and the Manor Acoustic Club.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' - Young Ambassadors - 2012 Assemblies
4th May 2011
As part of their role the two Young Ambassadors prepared an assembly with Mrs Fidler (SSCo) to promote the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We planned this to coincide with the 500 day countdown to the Olympics (15 March) which was also when tickets went on sale.
The assemblies have been presented at Manor as well as the feeder Primary Schools King's Hedges, Shirley, Orchard Park and Grove.
We started with a video clip of previous Olympic Games 'Games Greats' as an introduction.
Mrs Fidler then presented some interesting numbers, facts and figures such as the size of the facilities (the dining hall will be the size of 3 football pitches and will seat 5,000 people) and the number of shuttlecocks that will be used (1,100).
Charlotte prepared a PowerPoint presentation about the history of Olympic Games (in the Ancient Games only men could take part and they all performed naked!) and then highlighted 2 Olympians - Tom Daley (diving) and Shanaze Reed (BMX).
We then showed the video clip 'Paralympics'.
Robert presented information about the history of the Paralympic Games (started in 1948 for WW2 veterans) mentioning former Paralympian, Tanni Grey-Thompson (wheelchair racing) and current Paralympian Ellie Simmons (swimmer). He then profiled Ben Rushgrove (100m running) who's interview on the website describes his achievements and daily training routine (gets up at 6:00am, attends lectures at university, trains for 3 hours in the evening).
Mrs Fidler then talked about the Olympic and Paralympic Values: respect, excellence, friendship, courage, determination, inspiration, equality. Top class athletes try to live according to these beliefs and ideas in order to be the best they can be.
We then finished with the video clip 'Values'.
All resources were found on the Get Set website - http://getset.london2012.com/en/home.SSCO Spring Term Newsletter
4th May 2011
Published by Jane Fidler on behalf of the Cambridge School Sports Partnership, the spring edition of the organisation's newsletter can be read here.2011 Manor Family Yr2 Multiskills Festival
4th May 2011
On Thursday 5 April 2011, the 25 sports leaders from Manor devised fun games and activities for 138 pupils from Yr 2 at King's Hedges, Shirley and Grove Primary Schools.
Multiskills activities are based on the basic skills of: Agility, Balance and Co-ordination
Agility combines balance, co-ordination and speed. The activities consist of starting and stopping, changing direction, twisting, turning and rotating.
Balance is a state in which your body remains reasonably steady and stable.
Co-ordination is the skilful and balanced movement of the body and its parts at the same time. This involves running, jumping, sending and receiving.
I would like to thank Mr Harris, PE teacher at Manor, who trained the Yr 9 leaders and helped on the day."Rags 2 Riches" show featured in a Cambridge News article!
8th April 2011
Suzan Uzel of the Cambridge News has published an article covering this year's "Rags 2 Riches" show held at the Cambridge Regional College (CRC). Participants of the event involved students from college itself as well as The Manor School and Impington Village College.
The full article can be read here.The Manor Principal Ben Slade to write new education blog for CEN!
1st April 2011
Mr Slade has been invited to write a regular blog on education for the Cambridge Evening News website. Follow this link to read the latest instalment and email him directly at the school if you would like him to feature a particular issue.
The Manor's relations with the press have come a long way over the last few years and we should be proud of the positive press we have received particularly over the last 12 to 18 months. In writing the blog, Mr. Slade hopes to focus on important and topical education issues... and, of course, to mention The Manor when relevant!"
Mr Slade's first blog entry for the CEN can be read here.Family in TV Documentary
25th March 2011
Regarding the Manor School Year 10 student featured in the CBBC TV show: "My Life", the following article was extracted from the Thursday 24th March edition of the Cambridge First newspaper on page 22.
A Cambridge family highlight its battle with disability and bullying in a television programme. My Life - Big Brother on BBC Two on Saturday, featured brothers Ethan and Aiden Jones, their father Lee and mother Michelle, all from Arbury.
Michelle and Aiden, 10, have a form of dwarfism and rely on Lee and Ethan, 15, to help care for them. Because his father works shifts, Ethan's mother says much of the caring can end up falling to him.
And because his family look different, Ethan, who is now a Year 10 student at The Manor School, was severely bullied at a previous school. The Programme looked at how far he has come since starting at The Manor in January last year, and discussed the effect bullying had on the boys. Michelle said: "When we first approached about the filming I ummed and ahhed about it. I was loathe to exploit the family.
"But when we talked about it as a family we decided it would be good to show people what it's like and help discuss issues like disability and bullying. It's been good for Ethan too, he's got some attention where normally the focus might be more on his little brother." Ethan said: "I enjoy spending time with my brother, although I think he'd say I'm annoying. I'm definitely protective of him."CBBC TV Show 'My Life' features Manor Student!
21st March 2011
21st March 2011
The popular CBBC TV show: 'My Life' currently in its second season, televised its sixth episode; 'Big Brother' featuring a Year 10 student from The Manor School.
The episode, initially broadcasted by the BBC 2 channel on Saturday 19th of March, can now be seen here.It's all in the box
14th February 2011
In a most imaginative and original display of Art, children and students of 14 Cambridge schools north of the river have used boxes, boxes and more boxes to show just how creative they can be.
Boxes are something that we all use every day and accessible to every child. But these are no longer ordinary boxes. There is everything from wonderfully ornate tiny trinket boxes to solid wooden boxes show-casing elaborate works of Art. Even ideas completely out of the box. The Exhibition demonstrates the achievements of children and young people through Art, and the collaboration of all the schools north of the river: Arbury, Brunswick, Castle, Chesterton, Colleges, Grove, Kings Hedges, Manor, Mayfield, Milton Road, Orchard Park, Shirley, St Lawrence and St Luke's.
The opening of the Art Exhibition is celebrated by a lively performance in drama by the Manor students, entitled "Out of the Box". Music is from Chesterton Community College Jazz Band " All Blue" and "Cantaloupe Island", and Milton Road Primary School playing "Chatterboxes" as a prelude to the Event whilst guests gather. The combined choir of all the Cambridge City primary schools north of the river will join together in a spirited rendition of "As one" and "Time". Esther Brassett from Chesterton Community college will play a Schuman piano solo while guests view the Exhibition.
The Celebration Event will be officially opened by Adrian Loades, Cambridgeshire County Council's Executive Director for Children and Young People's Services before an invited audience at the Manor School at 4.00pm on Monday 14th February. The Exhibition is open for all parents and carers from Tuesday 15th February to Thursday 17th February from 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
Notes to Editors
Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend the event at The Manor on Monday 14th February at 4.00pm.Students win Sportsmanship award
9th February 2011
Students from The Manor in Cambridge celebrated with an award at a regional competition.
The Manor Warhammer Club team of Robert Cook, Robert Horton, Toby Wescombe and Tony Arnold competed in the regional round of Warhammer 40,000, which is a tabletop battle game produced by Games Workshop.
It was the first time that The Manor had taken part in the competition and - despite being outclassed by experienced players - the team was awarded the Sportsmanship award of the day at the event held at the Games Workshop store in Regent Street, Cambridge.
Lee Parry, Director of Drama and Theatre Studies at The Manor, has been running the popular after school club for five months and said: "Everyone played with fairness and fun, taking defeat with good grace and victory with humility! Each player also received a limited edition School's League Dice."
For more information, contact:
Ben Slade, Principal, The Manor
Tel: 01223 508742
E-mail: bslade@manorcc.org.ukMore students make Manor first choice
4th February 2011
Cambridge First has published an article covering the rise of student registrations at The Manor as opposed to levels recorded two years ago. The full article can be read here.The Manor Drama Department Presents: Bugsy Malone
20th January 2011
Yr 4 Athletics challenge at The Manor 2010
4th January 2011
The Athletics festivals were held over two sessions in November 2010 with 99 pupils participating from King's Hedges, Shirley and Grove Primary Schools.The pupils were put through their paces in five events to complete the Pentathlon Challenge.
Scores were collected for the Year 4 pupils and those gaining top scores across the Cambridge School Sports Partnership will receive an invitation to attend the Multi Skills Academy programme for Gifted and Talented.
Cambridge School Sports Partnership Report - December 2010
3rd December 2010
Jane Fidler of the Cambridge School Sports Partnership has published a report on behalf of The Manor school. It can be read here.Manor Year 9s as Young Ambassadors
30th November 2010
Two of our year 9 students attended a Young Ambassador training session at Netherhall School on 9 November with other Young Ambassadors from the Cambridge School Sports Partnership. They learned more about their role as a Young Ambassador, registered on the London 2012 get set website and prepared a presentation that could be used for an assembly to promote the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
They were then introduced to Grace Clements who won a Bronze medal in the heptathlon at the recent Commonwealth Games in Delhi. She talked about how she was inspired by watching Sally Gunnell in the hurdles. She brought her Bronze medal and several pairs of spikes that she used for the 7 events.
Promo Clip for The Manor
22nd November 2010
An official promotional clip for The Manor!
Britten Sinfonia / Manor Workshop Film
2nd November 2010
Earlier this year, members of the Britten Sinfonia conducted a workshop with the Year 6 and Year 7 students of The Manor and other schools with the aim of showing the participants firsthand knowledge of handling string musical instruments and the crafting of their own unique sounds. The footage below presents the highlights of the workshop.
Cambridge University Press supports workshops run by Britten Sinfonia musicians with children from the Manor in Cambridge. These youngsters plan to carry on with their instruments, enjoying weekly double bass, violin and viola lessons.
About Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's leading research institutions. It is the oldest publisher and printer in the world, having been operating continuously since 1584.
Throughout its history, the Press has maintained a reputation for innovation and enterprise, through publishing the latest research, and through supporting the latest methodologies for teaching and learning. Its purpose is to advance learning, knowledge and research world wide. It publishes around 240 journals and over 2,500 books annually for distribution in nearly every country in the world.
For further information about Cambridge University Press, go to www.cambridge.org
About Britten Sinfonia
One of Europe's most celebrated and innovative groups, Britten Sinfonia features some of the finest chamber musicians and soloists. Uniquely, it does not have a principal conductor or artistic director but chooses to work with a range of the finest international guest artists from across the musical spectrum, as suited to each particular project.
The group performs in many of Europe's finest concert halls and Festivals, and is a regular at the BBC Proms. It has residencies in Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham and Krakow, with a concert series at London's Southbank Centre and the Wigmore Hall.
For further information about Britten Sinfonia, go to www.brittensinfonia.comStar FM 107.9 promo clip for The Manor!
19th October 2010
The promotional clip will be aired by Star FM 107.9 every morning for the next 4 weeks as heard here:
Major improvements for Manor - Mr. Slade's interview at Star 107 FM Radio
13th October 2010
Mr. Slade was interviewed on Star 107 FM today in connection with the school's improvement in recent years and our recently published OfSTED report. This interview can be heard here.Manor is top of the class
11th October 2010
Professional Photographer Philip Mynott reflects on his time spent working with Ben Slade of The Manor School. His article can be found here.Press Release - The Manor and OFSTED
5th October 2010
A city secondary school which was once deemed to be "failing" is now a "lovely place to learn". The Manor, in Arbury Road, Cambridge, has received its first Ofsted* inspection report since becoming a Foundation School last month. They concluded: "The Manor is a good school, and a lovely place to learn now, thanks to the excellent leadership of the Headteacher and the good work of his team of teachers and support staff."
Furthermore: "It has improved substantially and securely since the previous inspection, primarily through a relentless focus on driving up standards in English and Mathematics.
"Students, staff, parents and carers have much to celebrate, with students proud and pleased of how much better school life has become."
The Manor recorded record-breaking GCSE results for the third year in a row this summer with 60 per cent of students passing at least five subjects at grade C or above. It is a remarkable turnaround since the secondary school was deemed to be "failing" and was put in to special measures in 2004. Ben Slade, The Manor's Principal, said: "We are resolute in the pursuit of excellence and our goal is to see all our students achieving - and indeed exceeding - their target grades in an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance and positive behaviour."
Mr Slade became the youngest secondary school Headteacher in the UK when he was appointed in 2007 at the age of 30. He said: "I have received a huge amount of positive feedback from the local community and beyond. We are fiercely proud of our school and looking forward to the next stage in our development using our new Trust (comprising CRC, Ridgeons Group Ltd, CCSS, Cambridgeshire Local Authority, Kings Hedges Neighbourhood Partnership and Cambridgeshire Constabulary) as a vehicle for change."
For more information and/or interviews, contact:
Ben Slade, Principal, The Manor
Tel: 01223 508742
E-mail: bslade@manorcc.org.ukRaising Teens
30th September 2010
A fun, informal course about how to improve your relationship with your teenager to be hosted at The Manor in the JD Hall. Scheduled to start Wednesday 20th October From 9 - 11 am running weekly(except on Half Term) To find out more, call Ana Cooper on: 07826 874215
"It's not just about problems, but to discuss ideas about practical and supportive ways to relate to your teenagers."New Term Arrival Times
1st September 2010
The College opens on Thursday 2nd September 2010.
Times for various student groups are listed below:
Year 7 - 8.40am
Year 8 & 9 - 10.45am
Year 10 & 11 - 11.40amDelight as GCSE students post record-breaking results
25th August 2010
Article from Cambridge News can be found hereOpen day at The Manor
17th August 2010
I am pleased to announce this year's Open Evening. It is at 7pm on Tuesday 5th October at the school. Furthermore, The college will open its doors 3 times in October and November. Once for Open Evening on Tuesday 5th and for two Open Days. One in October and another in November. Please note the September date on the poster is a misprint. To clarify the college will NOT be open on Sunday 5th September!
Please let us know if you wish to come to an open day by contacting Lucy Crebo at the college on 01223 508742 ext 214 or via lcrebo@manorcc.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to the school soon.
Best wishes,
- Ben Slade (Principal)Board of Trustees Insert
17th August 2010
Dear parents, carers and friends,
Here's hoping you had a relaxing and enjoyable Summer Break?!
I am delighted to be able to reveal the names and brief biographies of our new North Cambridge Community Trust Board members. More details about the Trust and what we aim to do to further improve The Manor and indeed all of the organisations represented for the good of this community will follow after our first board meeting in September.
We are likely to be doing the same exercise with our governing body so you all know who is who!
I hope to see you very soon
Best wishes
- Ben Slade (Principal)New Prospectus for The Manor out now!
16th August 2010
We are delighted to release our new prospectus for the coming year. Click here to view it. Hard copies will be sent to all parents/carers, prospective parents/carers, staff, Governors, Trustees and friends. Copies are available on request from Lucy Crebo at the college on 01223 508742 ext 214 or via lcrebo@manorcc.org.uk or office@manorcc.org.uk. I hope you feel it gives a good flavour of what goes on here.
- Ben Slade (Principal)The Manor School - Rags to Riches Fashion Show
27th July 2010
On Wednesday 30th June, Histon FC FITC was invited to attend a Rags to Riches fashion show at The Manor School. This was a great opportunity to build our links with one of our friends and neighbours schools, while appreciating some fantastic work from the participating children and their incredibly hard working and imaginative teachers.
The rest of the article can be viewed via:
Histon FC FITC Rags to Riches EventCRC students organise and run the first Multisports Festival for Yr 7 pupils at Manor
27th July 2010
65 Sports Leaders from the CRC organised and delivered a successful Multisport Festival at Manor Community College on 7 July 2010.
Yr 7 pupils from Manor Community College took part in an afternoon of activities. They were divided into 5 groups and rotated around the activities of football, frisbee, rounders, tennis and unihoc.
Students in Yr 13 at CRC studying for their Higher Sports Leader Award (HSLA) organised and delivered the festival as part of their course. They also trained a group of Yr 11 students, who will be studying for their Community Sports Leaders Award (CSLA) at CRC next year, who assisted on the day.CRC students organise and run the first Manor Family Multisports Festival for Yr 5
27th July 2010
65 Sports Leaders from CRC organised and delivered a successful Multisport Festival at Manor Community College on 7 July 2010.
113 pupils from Yr 5 at Shirley, King's Hedges and Grove Primary Schools took part in football, unihoc, rounders, frisbee, tennis and athletics activities. Activities were played in the sportshall, astro, field and tennis courts.
Students in Yr 13 at CRC studying for their Higher Sports Leader Award (HSLA) organised and delivered the festival as part of their course. They also trained a group of Yr 11 students, who will be studying for their Community Sports Leaders Award (CSLA) at CRC next year, who assisted on the day.Chief Super Hands Out Awards!
19th July 2010
We are delighted to welcome Chief Superintendent Robert Needle as guest of honour for The Manor Awards Evening tonight (19th July, 2010) at 7pm in the John Durrant Hall. Great achievements by students in all year groups will be recognised by the Principal, Ben Slade, Governors and staff.
Chief Superintendent Needle will also give a short address and help to hand out the gongs in recognition of the hard work and determination of a large number of The Manor students.
Cambridge Children get their first taste of string instruments with world-class musicians
2nd July 2010
We are delighted to announce that a number of music students will be embarking on our "Manor Music Primary School Tour" 2010.They will perform in all four associate schools: Kings Hedges Primary School, Shirley Primary School, Orchard Park Primary School and The Grove Primary School. We wish them well on their regional tour and hope one day this will be a world tour!
Students involved are:
Bethany H., Jade H., Jessica H., Jude L-H., Lauren M., Shannon N., Jessica P., Eleanor S., Georgia W., Anthony A., Courtney A., Kayley B., Robert H.,
Sophie E., Robert C., Charlotte H., Emma L., Amber M., Lauren O.A., Nathan S., Jesse S., Charmaine T., Daniel W., Lorna H., Harry W., Sophie P.
Cambridge Children get their first taste of string instruments with world-class musicians
2nd July 2010
Children from Manor Community College and local Cambridge primary schools had a masterclass in string instruments from the Cambridge-based Britten Sinfonia last week.
A trio of Britten Sinfonia musicians Clara Biss (violin), Lisanne Melchior (viola), Ben Griffiths (double bass), together with workshop leader John Webb, taught the children how to hold their instruments, make different kinds of sound, and compose simple pieces.
At the end of the session the children performed with the musicians to an audience of teachers two pieces that they had composed during the day: a tango and some 'scary music', which accompanied a silent film about a boy walking in a spooky forest.
Sophie Dunn, Creative Learning Director at Britten Sinfonia said: "It was a real pleasure to work with the children as they embark on what we hope will be a fantastic journey into string playing. Our musicians are passionate about what they do, and it's great to be able to share this with a new generation of performers. What I particularly enjoyed about this project was the fact that, only a short while after first picking up their instruments, the children were able to join in a performance with the professional string trio, and experience the buzz of playing in a musical ensemble."
The workshop was supported by Cambridge University Press, a long-time partner of Britten Sinfonia. Heidi Mulvey, Community and University Relations Manager at the Press said: "Our staff have been doing some volunteering at Manor recently, and we were thrilled when we learned there might be an opportunity for the Britten Sinfonia to do some work there too. The way the children grew in confidence during the workshop was fantastic to see."
Benjamin Slade, Head teacher at Manor said: "I am absolutely thrilled that our year 7s and some Year 6 students from associated primary schools were able to be involved in such an exciting and high profile event. Students were enthralled by the session and in awe of the fantastic musicians, and the music director from the Britten Sinfonia. We are so grateful to Cambridge University Press for supporting this event which gave students the chance to access something special and raised their aspirations."
The children who took part in the workshop will all be carrying on with their instruments in the new school year, with weekly double bass lessons provided by Cambridgeshire Music as well as in-school violin and viola lessons.
ENDS
Notes for Editors
To find out more, please contact Simon Cobby in the Cambridgeshire County Council Press Office on 01223 699281, or email simon.cobby@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
About Manor Community College
Manor Community College is a DSCF designated Specialist Creative and Performing Arts College based in Cambridge. The school provides a secure, stimulating learning environment and embraces new technologies and qualifications to ensure students of all ability levels are well equipped to meet the challenges of education, work and life in the 21st century.
To find out more, go to www.manorcc.org.uk
About Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's leading research institutions. It is the oldest publisher and printer in the world, having been operating continuously since 1584.
Throughout its history, the Press has maintained a reputation for innovation and enterprise, through publishing the latest research, and through supporting the latest methodologies for teaching and learning. Its purpose is to advance learning, knowledge and research world wide. It publishes around 240 journals and over 2,500 books annually for distribution in nearly every country in the world.
For further information about Cambridge University Press, go to www.cambridge.org
About Britten Sinfonia
One of Europe's most celebrated and innovative groups, Britten Sinfonia features some of the finest chamber musicians and soloists. Uniquely, it does not have a principal conductor or artistic director but chooses to work with a range of the finest international guest artists from across the musical spectrum, as suited to each particular project.
The group performs in many of Europe's finest concert halls and Festivals, and is a regular at the BBC Proms. It has residencies in Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham and Krakow, with a concert series at London's Southbank Centre and the Wigmore Hall.
For further information about Britten Sinfonia, go to www.brittensinfonia.com