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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

Careers Advice

As part of improving the quality and effectiveness of Barton Court's Careers Education and Guidance for our students, Mrs Smith (Assistant Head Teacher), Mr Wilcock (Head of Year 12 and Careers Coordinator) and Miss Sims (Lead Teacher for Gifted and Talented students) are working with governors, heads of year, teaching staff, students, parents, external agencies, further education institutions and businesses so that Barton Court continues to ensure that our students receive excellent Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).

Contact details for key staff:

Mr Wilcock, Head of Year 12 and Careers Coordinator – rwilcock@bartoncourt.org

                          Mr Wilcock can be contacted on 01227 464600

Miss Sims, Lead teacher for Gifted and Talented students – asims@bartoncourt.org

Mrs Smith, Assistant Head Teacher – ssmith@bartoncourt.org

Mr White, Associate Assistant Head Teacher, Head of Sixth Form – awhite@bartoncourt.org

Barton Court is working to achieve the 8 Gatsby Careers Benchmarks, which reflect international best practice, to improve careers provision. As a school, we will be ensuring that we maintain all 8 Gatsby benchmarks throughout the academic year 2021-2022.

The school has used Compass, an online self-evaluation tool for schools to use to assess how careers support compares against the Gatsby Benchmarks and the national average. We have baselined ourselves using this tool to improve our careers programme based on these results, and track the school’s progress against the Benchmarks over time. A tracker planning tool will be used to help record activities clearly and easily, and will identify how the school is meeting the Benchmark scores.

Barton Court Grammar School is working with The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) which will provide external support to the school. In 2014, the Government established the CEC, to provide the strategic coordination for employers, schools, colleges, funders and careers programme providers to create high impact careers and enterprise support to young people (aged 12-18). The CEC’s initial focus has been on employer engagement, based on evidence about the importance of giving young people more opportunities to connect with employers of all sizes and from all sectors. The aim will be for every student from Year 7 -13 to have at least one meaningful encounter each year with employers and that these encounters will inspire pupils and allow them to learn about what work is like, or what it takes to be successful in the workforce. In addition to this, the schools aim is for all or the majority of pupils to have encounters with further or higher education establishment. Students will have encounters with these organisations whilst in school (in addition to the access we provide to apprenticeships and universities).

From Year 7 through to Year 13 students are encouraged to actively develop knowledge and skills that contribute to their preparations for the world of employment across a range of subjects, tutor time and dedicated focus days.  Activities, including business and enterprise projects as well as workshops and specialist speakers, support our provision for our students.

All students from Year 7 to Year 13 are able to create their own personal account with the online Cascaid software packages that include Launchpad (suitable for KS3), Kudos and Careerscape (suitable for KS3, 4 and 5). Students can use this software to consider how their skills and interests relate to the world of careers opportunities available. In order to ensure all students have 24/7 access to resources that support CEIAG, there is a dedicated area in the Learning Gateway for Careers which enables both parents/carers and students to access information relating to employment, higher and further education, apprenticeships and training. The Careers section in Barton Court’s secure Learning Gateway includes Local Market Information (LMI), recent careers digital publications, links to useful online resources to support the creation of CVs, personal statements, as well as links to online software package and careers tools available.

The CXK service is available to young people through a professionally qualified Personal Advisor. CXK ensures that personal advisors are prepared for their role to maintain a high standard of guidance and have enhanced DBS checks along with up-to-date safeguarding training. Barton Court’s dedicated CXK adviser is Rachel Jury who provides independent and impartial advice and guidance within the school to students as they face decisions about their future.  He is available in schools and offer confidential guidance and support to teenagers about careers, education, training and job options, as well as other issues such as health, money, relationships, and housing. Barton Court’s provision for careers education, advice and guidance (CEIAG) offers an integrated careers programme from Year 7’s PSHEE Enrichment Day in July, group sessions for year 8 students on choosing GCSE options, through to individual interviews with actions plans for year 11 and 6th form students. Rachel Jury will attend selected parents’ and options evenings and is available to provide advice for parents/carers as well as students.

CXK Personal Advisors can work with parents/carers to help prepare their son or daughter for the future. There might be particular times when it is useful to have independent professional help and guidance, for example when one’s son or daughter:

  • is starting to think about their GCSE subject choices at Key Stage 3
     
  • is considering their options after Year 11. Personal advisors can give them advice and guidance on staying on in full-time education, starting work, training, work-based learning or apprenticeships
     
  • is thinking about future learning following their sixth-form studies
     
  • may be experiencing difficulties and they need extra support to get back on track
     
  • needs advice on the benefits available to them to support their progression through education and training
     
  • has a learning difficulty or disability and needs help with their next steps

How to contact CXK through the school: email rwilcock@bartoncourt.org

Every pupil, and their parents/carers, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. The National Careers Service offers information and professional advice about education, training and work to adults and young people aged 13 years and over. Pupils and their parents/carers can access support via a website, helpline and web chat. For more information see:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

http://www.lmiforall.org.uk/

https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers

https://www.bestcourse4me.com