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23/09/23

The BCGS community raised a massive £18,789 for our chosen charities last year & This exceeded our target of £15k and as a result we are aiming to raise £20k this academic year for the charities students choose in the coming weeks

23/09/23

Our talented Asst Site Manager has been at it again taking fantastic pictures of the Canterbury skyline from our roof! pic.twitter.com/uNSZnMj6pZ

02/08/23

We're delighted to be awarded status which recognises the value we place on music both within the curriculum & through extra curricular activities & events. Thank you for recommending us. We'll use this to develop links with partners & expand our provision pic.twitter.com/m1DoNrxNRQ

27/07/23

Students had a brilliant time visiting .Yet another great activity filled day in our Enrichment Week at the end of last term. pic.twitter.com/ewM3W3xSrD

24/07/23

We were delighted to welcome students from Zhangjiagang Liangfeng International School in China at the end of term. They shadowed their BCGS buddy & participated in enrichment activities, such as Sports Day, calligraphy, cooking, the cinema, orienteering & a tour of Canterbury. pic.twitter.com/EtazSo9Lvu

24/07/23

What an amazing time students had in Lake Garda, visiting Sirmione, Malcesine and Verona. Very hot days required squeezing in some time for dips in the pool and delicious Italian ice cream. So great to have Italy back in our Enrichment Week activities again! pic.twitter.com/xTtV7HsX6O

18/07/23

We dodged the rain at Sports Day this year, however, some fantastic performances shone through with two new school records.The overall victors were Turing with 846 points. Well done to all students involved in an excellent day. pic.twitter.com/7yY2VDdOAt

12/07/23

Yet another amazing school production, The Addams Family! Everyone involved worked so hard for months leading up to the 3 nights and deservedly they had rave reviews! pic.twitter.com/JuXWWMTjIU

12/07/23

Y12 students visited to explore the latest advances in science & accessed & listened to over 300 scientists at the forefront of their field including Helen Sharman. The Summer Science Exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the science shaping our future. pic.twitter.com/7giWQt30CL

07/07/23

Students & staff are raising money for by completing a sponsored sleepout. There's a GoFundMe Page to make a donation to support the students in changing lives within Canterbury. All money donated goes directly to Porchlight. Thank you. https://t.co/AqPI17Jdlh pic.twitter.com/xQdwYCppRS

07/07/23

Students & staff are raising money for by completing a sponsored sleepout. There's a GoFundMe Page to make a donation to support the students in changing lives within Canterbury. All money donated goes directly to Porchlight. Thank you. https://t.co/AqPI17Jdlh pic.twitter.com/xQdwYCppRS

05/07/23

We are looking for a fantastic Lead Teaching Assistant to start in September. If you or someone you know may be interested please click here for more details:https://t.co/1CG05046gt

05/07/23

We are looking for a fantastic Lead Teaching Assistant to start in September. If you or someone you know may be interested please click here for more details:https://t.co/1CG05046gt

04/07/23

We're looking for a first class Administrator at Barton Manor School for a term time only role. If you or someone you know may be interested please click the link below:https://t.co/H3zkMn6A8ZClosing date is Monday 10 July 2023 @ 8am.

04/07/23

We're very proud of Beau Stylianou who was crowned the World Jazz Dance Champion having competed in the Jazz Dance Childrens' Solo category in Portugal recently. Last year Beau was a finalist on BGT with 5 Star Boys. Click here to see Beau's performance:https://t.co/sGLL5cZwji pic.twitter.com/xCYCEESorT

04/07/23

We're delighted to announce that, for the 4th year running, we've received accreditation. Huge thanks go to governors, staff & parents for remaining committed to ensuring online safety for our students. Click here for the full statement: https://t.co/6dR2h23NiL

03/07/23

Fantastic work from our Y8 students who were learning about Aboriginal Art on their recent Enrichment Day. pic.twitter.com/HBn0YfmKjv

03/07/23

Dress Rehearsal for The Addams Family - not long to wait now! Tickets available through MCAS. 5-7 July. pic.twitter.com/qLdjFq8MdJ

03/07/23

The Barton Court Student Drive Team was busy training the Barton Manor Student Drive Team last week on Thinking Routines and their use across the curriculum. pic.twitter.com/aBVQkOPt0Y

30/06/23

Look at these amazing animal x-ray style collagraph prints by Y8, inspired by Aboriginal animal paintings often depicting the inside of creatures. A low relief was created from various textured surfaces, varnished & when dry coated with ink & printed through the printing press. pic.twitter.com/JmbxKv6kqO

27/06/23

The BCGS team enjoyed taking part in the Y7 Athletics Festival at Canterbury High. We had some amazing results on the track & in the field with District Champions crowned in the Girls 800m, Girls 1500m & Boys Long Jump. A great team effort saw us come Second overall on the day. pic.twitter.com/mSh9WtJoFg

27/06/23

We welcomed ex-student to BCGS last week to talk to Y7 students about life as a professional footballer with Northampton Town. Students enjoyed hearing about Harvey’s journey into professional football & impressed him with their skills in a mini-tournament. pic.twitter.com/qTDIEiWsxs

26/06/23

We've launched the Schools’ Poetry Competition. Part of the Canterbury Arts Festival- all students are welcome to submit a poem. Deadline is 12 July with all entries submitted to one of the English Department.#poetrylovers pic.twitter.com/3VC0S39MCd

26/06/23

Y5 primary school students had a great morning on Saturday sampling lessons at BCGS. Music, Food Tech, IT, and PE were just some of the subjects on offer. Yet another really successful event allowing upcoming secondary school children trial life at their next potential school. pic.twitter.com/YMK9POyA6L

26/06/23

The Music department was pleased to welcome some of our local Year 5 students for a Gifted & Talented Workshop last week. They were incredibly enthusiastic & demonstrated excellent levels of instrumental & vocal skills ending the session with a spirited rendition of Tequila! pic.twitter.com/eIBK4A6wBe

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START

Once registered (for free), build your profile by identifying which skills and qualities you are strongest in, these are then “matched” to jobs you maybe suited to in the future. Delve deeper into the information to find out how many opportunities there maybe locally, what other jobs are similar and actual job openings. This “matching” works for some students but not all, as your ideas often change as you develop. However, with this website you can return to your profile time and again, as your skills develop and ideas change. 

WWW.STARTPROFILE.COM

 

NATIONAL CAREERS WEBSITE

This site contains hundreds of different job profiles, each with further links to explore and labour market information for each role and sector. 

HTTPS://NATIONALCAREERSSERVICE.DIRECT.GOV.UK

 

ICOULD

Explore different roles and search by subject areas to find out where your choices could take you. Complete the personality quiz called “the buzz quiz” to see if your personality is a good fit with different occupations. This is useful for some students but not the only way to decide on your future choices.

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16PERSONALITIES

Take this personality quiz to see how your character may link to your future career aspirations. Again suitable for some students but, not all.

HTTPS://WWW.16PERSONALITIES.COM/PERSONALITY-TYPES

 

CAREERSBOX

Find out what different occupations are like by listening to and watching people who do them. 

HTTP://WWW.CAREERSBOX.CO.UK/

 

CAREERS THEORIES

Useful for finding out why your ideas and choices will change over time. Different ideas for teachers, parents and students who like to know a little more. 

HTTP://WWW.CAREERS.GOVT.NZ/PRACTITIONERS/CAREER-PRACTICE/CAREER-THEORY-MODELS/SUPERS-THEORY/

HTTP://WWW.CAREERS.GOVT.NZ/PRACTITIONERS/CAREER-PRACTICE/CAREER-THEORY-MODELS/KRUMBOLTZS-THEORY/

 

WILL A ROBOT TAKE YOUR JOB

A quiz written by Oxford University and Deloitte exploring which jobs may be taken over by technology in the future.

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WORKFINDER APP

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