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07/06/23

Our talented caretaker, Mr Robinson, has taken some stunning footage of the school and surrounding countryside at sunset. Take a look!https://t.co/NHdjGjX7gZ pic.twitter.com/ERJO8OvCf0

25/05/23

Y7/8 students got creative making scenes featuring their favourite historical event/person using an egg, art materials & their imagination. Eva won with her Floregg Nightingale scene & Victor was runner up with his take on Henry VIII and his 6 wives. Look how creative they were! pic.twitter.com/kDEPYocv2O

24/05/23

Introducing our new Senior Prefect Team for 2023-2024. With Jack and Sienna as Head Students, Gracie and Jared as Deputies and Kamana and Ewan as Assistants, we're sure to see lots of positive impact around the School. pic.twitter.com/iNX8xpT34c

22/05/23

It was great to celebrate the last day with our amazing Y13 students. They have all been a credit to the School and we wish them all the best of luck with their upcoming exams and future careers. pic.twitter.com/GihTagnJOI

22/05/23

Well done to Will & Will who played for Canterbury U14s v Beeston in the Hockey National Plate Final in Nottingham. One was Captain of the Team & the other scored a hattrick to win 4-2 resulting in third overall. The Kent Team also won in the SE Regional league the same weekend pic.twitter.com/J4zJwsU0xP

19/05/23

A great one point perspective drawing by Noah in Y7 for our Art of the Fortnight. Students are learning how to use one point perspective to create a sense of depth in their drawings & will be moving onto drawing street views next before learning about two point perspective. pic.twitter.com/7FfExTKMFs

15/05/23

It's Mental Health Awareness Week so can we remind students & their families of the resources we've already directed them to ie Kooth, plus for parents, Parents Mental Health Support/Advice for Your Child/Young Minds for young people’s mental health & the adults they live with. pic.twitter.com/24Mf4B2J1q

15/05/23

Wonderful pic of the School's pond from our talented Caretaker and his drone! pic.twitter.com/dTJbiOFZU5

11/05/23

Thank you to all those who have booked their Y5 child onto our Taster Morning in June. This event is now full.We are looking to meeting everyone and having a fun morning.

10/05/23

Fabulous trips to London and with our Spanish exchange visitors! pic.twitter.com/EmkcQw36sE

05/05/23

Some of our Y13 & Y9 students were delighted to be invited back to play at the Kent MS Centre this week for a Coronation themed tea providing jazz music underneath red, white & blue bunting as guests arrived. Visit https://t.co/sblUyIM1GS for more information about their work. pic.twitter.com/ea9ePl9pvo

02/05/23

Year 5 students from local primary schools attended a Maths workshop at BCGS last month when they explored number theory as well as properties of negative numbers. Despite working in a new environment, they produced some superb team work and loved every minute! pic.twitter.com/hSdl67sSgW

28/04/23

This week Y8 students have been investigating the theme of their identity in art & have created a side profile portrait silhouette shape filled with complex overlapping drawn imagery & text, linking to their identity & favourite things. pic.twitter.com/7ilFIGkzIX

28/04/23

We're hosting our annual Y5 Taster Morning again this year on Saturday 24 June. Please go to our website to view the details & complete the electronic application form if you would like your Y5 primary school child to sample a small taste of life at BCGS.https://t.co/svYOEOxg5A pic.twitter.com/1lLnrT11kY

19/04/23

A date for your diaries - the Immunisation Team will be with us next week, on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 April pic.twitter.com/WFbSVAenSq

06/04/23

Well here's something a bit different - Kinball and Sitting Volley Ball in UV PE! Brilliant fun! pic.twitter.com/kPYIMHFMOi

05/04/23

Another fabulous pic from our talented Caretaker! pic.twitter.com/Uy0TCzlmZN

05/04/23

If you like the plans for the youth hub to support young people of canterbury click https://t.co/NCTyRshf3P to add your support to our planning application pic.twitter.com/43yCxu0JPL

05/04/23

An amazing visit by a group of Japanese Teachers who taught a group of Y8 students all about calligraphy, origami and the Japanese language. pic.twitter.com/orrZyNQMUH

03/04/23

Well done to our Y13 students who raised over £150 during the Y13 Charity Week and a big well done to one lucky winner in Y13 who won the “Guess the Name of the Bear”! pic.twitter.com/p4aXaaFUXJ

03/04/23

Maria Sibylla Merian, naturalist and scientific illustrator, was born in 1647. She collected insects and raised silkworms as a young girl, and was one of the first naturalists to observe insects directly and document metamorphosis. Watch our video with : pic.twitter.com/3Vy8HJWXmw

31/03/23

BCGS, BMS & SLBGS participated in the Debate Club Tournament won by BCGS with student prizes to BCGS/BMS for excellent debating skills:Guns should be outlawed in AmericaMobile phones should be banned for primary school children The death penalty should be reinstated in the UK pic.twitter.com/igFE3heMZf

30/03/23

Fantastic visit enjoyed by Y12 Mathematicians from BCGS to the School of Mathematics at the University of Kent, where they attended lectures and took part in hands-on activities. A very enjoyable and enriching day! Thank you pic.twitter.com/yRTMWXYF2E

27/03/23

Good luck to the BCGS Girls Netball Team taking part in the District Netball Tournament this week.

23/03/23

A new free & confidential scheme operated by Citizen Advice supporting people in Kent who are struggling financially or need support to manage the rising cost of living has been launched https://t.co/Rwyqt0zSEx. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, freephone 0800 808 5622 pic.twitter.com/9axqWCl69j

Enrichment Opportunities

At Barton Court, Sixth Form is not just about achieving academic excellence within an environment of strong pastoral support. We also want our students to have experiences beyond the curriculum that will enrich their lives. To this end, there is a broad and varied range of enrichment opportunities to our students.

The University Centred Learning Programme (UCLP)

At Barton Court Grammar School we have developed links with local Universities to provide students with opportunities we cannot access as a school alone, whilst also helping to bridge the gap between Sixth Form and Higher Education.

Over the past year we have developed links with Christ Church University and Kent University which has given students the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars, work with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and use top class facilities.

Below are some of the UCLP activities which took place last year:

  • Philosophy students have attended a conference which related to their A level studies, university courses and activities with the lower school iThink club.
  • History students have visited CCCU Library and had Lecturers from the University of Kent visit the school to run post mock workshops.
  • Sports students have made three visits to CCCU Sports Science Lab to learn about Sport Psychology, Coping Strategies, Nutrition, and Fitness Testing
  • Students studying English had lecturers from the University of Kent visit in school and they also spent a day at the University for a day of bespoke study.
  • Science students attended Micro Biology clubs at the University of Kent
  • Mathematics students spent two separate days at the University of Kent learning about degree courses and career opportunities.
  • Art and DT students visited the VA College in London and Art students also went to the Jarman Building at Kent for an exhibition.
  • Language students have been delivering some lessons to local primary classes
  • Geography students have been to Queen Mary University in London where they spent the day with Lecturers learning about urban fieldwork techniques.
  • Politics students will be spending a day at the Kent School of Journalism.

Enrichment Week and Enrichment Days

Across the school year there are a number of Enrichment Days on offer for students. During these days students take part in a range of enriching opportunities and also take part in workshops to help develop lifelong skills.

Enrichment days have included:

  • An expert from a recruitment company talking to students about personal statements and CVs
  • Talks and visits from Kent Police and Fire to talk about safe driving
  • Visits from the army to delivery teamwork days

During Enrichment Week Year 12 students have the opportunity to undertake a week’s work experience. This is a vital opportunity for students to develop links with employers and contacts whilst the experience they obtain may be invaluable for their future career path.

Students are also encouraged to undertake enrichment opportunities beyond the school curriculum and flexibility is offered to allow students the time to participate in these activities. Over the past year a number of our students have undertaken placements in Kent Hospital’s as part of the MedStart Programme, one of our students has spent a week on board the Silurian Research Vessel in Scotland with the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust on their Teen Research Survey, and a number of students have taken part in the Cambridge Univerasity Shadowing scheme.

Trips and Visits

A range of trips and visits are run by individual departments and the Sixth Form Team for our students. This has included:

  • Trips to the theatre, both local and in London to see plays, musicals, pantomime and ballet
  • Classical music concerts to cover a range of different styles
  • Yearly visit to higher education fairs
  • University day trips

During Student Voice meetings, students will be consulted to ascertain what trips they will be interested in taking part in in so that these opportunities can continue to grow.