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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

Curriculum Intent

Curriculum Intent

“The school provides students with an outstanding curriculum that effectively meets their needs and aspirations”. OFSTED

“Students’ achievement is outstanding”. OFSTED 2014

Our curriculum intent is to prepare students for further education and/or employment with a broadly academic curriculum, which suits the needs of our students. This is done whilst giving the students some autonomy over their studies, allowing them ownership for their learning.

We aim to create well rounded individuals who appreciate right from wrong and understand British values and what these mean in modern day Britain. Through our focus on PSHEE they will be happy, healthy and safe, whilst learning how to be considerate of others, enabling them to become good citizens via SMSC.

Students will leave Barton Court with a clear vision of, and prepared for, their chosen future. They will be equipped with the qualifications, knowledge, skills and morals needed to succeed.

Overview

Our innovative and personalised curriculum is designed to meet the needs of every child offering a wide choice of high quality academic courses, opening up a variety of pathways into further education and the world of work.

During all 3 key stages there is a strong focus on PSHEE and SMSC within our curriculum to support students in being safe and healthy in modern day Britain and have an understanding and consideration of others around them, enabling them to become good citizens; this is done through lessons, the tutor programme, PSHEE sessions, enrichment days and enrichment week.

Barton Court’s status as an Advanced Thinking School means the curriculum is designed and implemented through an educational community in which all members share a common commitment to giving regular careful thought to everything that takes place. This involves both students and staff learning how to think reflectively, critically and creatively, and employing these skills and techniques in the construction of a meaningful curriculum and associated activities. These tools encourage resilience and independence, giving students confidence in their learning. Successful outcomes are reflected in students across a wide range of abilities, demonstrating independent and co-operative learning skills, high levels of achievement and both enjoyment and satisfaction in learning. Embedded within this is a commitment to promoting excellence in literacy and numeracy; so that our students leave us as highly thoughtful practitioners with exceptional literacy and numeracy skills which allow them to showcase their knowledge and understanding.

Our Key Stage 3 curriculum offers a broad and balanced curriculum and is studied over two years. Students study the full range of national curriculum subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Languages, Humanities, PE, Technology, the Arts, Computing, Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (RPE) and Careers Education. This provides an excellent foundation for both Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form. English and Mathematics are taught in ability sets, allowing for stretch of the most able and support where and when it is needed. All other subjects are taught in tutor groups, assisting the students to build good relationships with their peers both academically and pastorally.

At GCSE, all students have the opportunity to study the English Baccalaureate (EBACC). This curriculum recognises that our students are able to pursue a broad range of rigorous academic subjects at GCSE and this is an ideal preparation for Post-16 study and provides all students with a broad range of academic subjects upon which to build any future career options. All EBACC subjects are set on ability, allowing for stretch of the most able and support where and when it is needed. The curriculum content they study may therefore vary slightly between each set – please see subject curriculum plans for further detail. The 3 year KS4 allows teachers to explore content outside of the exam specification in more detail, giving students an improved grounding in each subject they study and creates inquisitive and eager learners. 

At Post-16, students choose from a wide range of Advanced Level and Level 3 BTEC courses, have the opportunity to study the AQA Extended Project Qualification and the AQA Baccalaureate.

At each stage the balance of time given to each subject is planned taking into account the content and level of transferable skills taught within each subject area. Therefore, in general, core subjects have increased curriculum time.

All curriculum areas cater for disadvantaged students through the implementation of our ‘PP Pledge’ this places initial focus on these learners with the mantra of Pupil Premium F1RST, ensuring they are making excellent progress. The small number of SEN students in our school have personalised support and strategies are implemented in all lessons to meet their individual needs.

Structure

Year 7/8: Mathematics, English, Science, French, Spanish, Geography, History, PE, Design Technology (including Food) Music, Art, Drama, Computing, RPE and Careers Education.

Year 9-11: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French or Spanish, History or Geography, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, Core PE and two of the following: Art, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Geography, History, French, Spanish, German, Music, Psychology and Physical Education.

6th Form: Most students study 3 or 4 subjects from the following: A-Level; Art. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, English Literature, French, Film Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Product Design, Psychology, Sociology and Spanish. BTEC; Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care and Sport. They are also given the opportunity to study the AQA Extended Project Qualification.