Host an International Student
High schools international are a provider of international study programmes for overseas students. We are partnering with them to provide quality language immersion experiences.
We are looking for host families! You could earn £140 per student per week based on 1 to 2 students per household.
Who can host?
- Aged over 25+ and live within reasonable travel distance from our host school.
- Have at least one spare single or twin bedroom.
- Can provide breakfast, packed lunch and dinner for students.
- Are interested in other cultures and keen to meet new people.
- Can provide a warm and welcoming environment for students of any nationality.
- Are happy to undergo a full DBS background check.
Benefits of being a host?
- Hosts are paid a weekly sum per student.
- Learn about new cultures and languages.
- Build connections with people from other countries.
- Many students remain life-long friends with their host family.
- Have fun!
Parental Workshops
Last term saw the beginning of our new Parental Workshops. So far the workshops have focused upon anxiety and stress management. The idea of these workshops is to support parents and carers in developing the skills they need to support their young person.
Feedback has been positive, and we plan on continuing the workshops this term, and into the next academic year. Other forthcoming workshops will look at a variety of topics such as internet safety and positive money management, as well as a host of other interesting topics. Please keep an eye out for dates and invites, we would love to see lots of parents coming along.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Miss Morris (School Social Worker) through the usual communication routes.
Bullying Intervention Group Update
All of our Year 7 and 9 pupils were involved in two separate programmes during the first week of May. Our Year 9 pupils were involved in the SELMA project and learnt about hate speech and crime and were able to work in groups looking at case studies.
The idea of this was to help pupils to identify different aspects of hate speech and crime as well as to come up with ideas to change pupil’s viewpoints if they hear or see this happening in our local community. Over the summer term, Year 9 will be given the opportunity to work on a project surrounding tackling hate speech in the local community. We will keep you updated on this. Year 7 were involved in the “Nice Bus Campaign” which involved being able to identify different types of bullying, as well as the use of social media and how to spot signs of bullying. It placed emphasis on social inclusion and how to build solid friendships. Year 7 will also be working on different projects surrounding these issues and we will keep you updated as these develop.
Our Anti-Bullying signature wall has been painted white and is ready for everyone to sign. The Anti-bullying team are finalising the pledge, as to why we are all signing the wall and what it will mean to have our signatures on there.
For the second year running, we are proud to announce that we have been awarded the BIG award for excellence in challenging bullying. This has been achieved through the hard work of our pupils and the commitment they have in helping to tackle any forms of bullying.
As always if you have any concerns or questions or your child has disclosed anything to you at home, please let us know so we can deal with it promptly.
Year 8 – Aiming Higher
Our brilliant Year 8 pupils had a fantastic opportunity last half term to take a ‘sneak-peak’ at their futures during an action-packed day at two local universities. In partnership with Aim Higher West Midlands, on Thursday 11th April, pupils visited the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham to be part of the ‘Explore Your Future’ event. The event gave pupils the chance to take part in exciting and interactive workshops from leading university professionals in areas such as science, robotics, art and business. Pupils were inspired by the fabulous opportunity to experience university life and be involved in live-action workshops.
The opening phase of the day was spent at the University of Birmingham. Here pupils explored the link between GCSEs and their perfect career; how might their GCSE ‘portfolio’ prepare them for a career in a thriving and competitive industry? Another session included a revealing exploration of how robotics is influencing modern life and the intricacies of how science, maths and robotics continue to be pivotal in everyday life and society.
Following this, pupils were whisked off to their second inspirational location of the day: University College Birmingham. Following a quick ‘re-fuel’ stop for lunch, pupils attended a particularly useful workshop that explored the important skill of networking and presenting yourself in a positive way. This covered all aspects of being successful at interviews to adopting the correct tone and approach when working within individual sectors.
The climax of this incredible careers day involved uncovering the real pathway for success with a presentation exploring problem solving in business. With secret tips from leading educational and business experts, experience of university seminars and a genuine understanding of which doors university can open, our pupils now have the insider-knowledge on how to make it big in education and the business world!
Student Leadership Update
As we begin the Summer term it is always good to reflect on the success of the student leadership team both as a cohort of students and some key individuals who have being successful in different areas across school so far this academic year during the Spring term.
New Prefect Cohort
As we move into the Summer term it is the time of year when prospective Year 9 & 10 students undergo the rigorous and robust prefect application process, so that they have the Summer term to be introduced to the role and develop the skills needed to be an outstanding prefect prior to going into Year 10 & 11.
The quality of the applications received this year were absolutely phenomenal and congratulations to the successful candidates.
Outstanding Prefects
On reflection from the Spring term the a group of prefects have been selected to attend a reward meal during the Summer term for their outstanding contribution to the Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School community ensuring that school remains a safe space for all students and that high standards and expectations around school are maintained.
Prefect Standards/Expectations
A reminder for all students who are interested in becoming a prefect in the future below is the expected criteria to maintained and met once becoming a prefect:
- 97% attendance or above.
- Less than 5 negatives in a term.
- Less than 3 lates in a term.
- Less than 2 missed duties.
- Outstanding behaviour in lessons and unstructured time.
Maths Team Challenge Regional Finals
It’s been a really exciting term in the Mathematics faculty!
On Friday 29th March 2019, four of DEC’s most outstanding Mathematicians took part the UKMT Maths Team Challenge Regional Finals at Aston University Engineering Academy.
The Dame Elizabeth Cadbury team comprised of Havana King and Arash Jamshidi in year 9, and Jevan Nkimo and Raul Iosif in year 8. The competition consisted of three rounds – the group round, cross-number and the shuttle round. The success of this team depended on them working well as a team, as well as applying their Mathematical skills to range of different problems.
Earlier on in the year, on Thursday 7th February, 50 of DEC’s most promising Mathematicians comprising of year 9 and 10 students also competed in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical challenge, an individual challenge this time. The challenge involves answering 25 complex problems in one hour and is sat in school under national exam conditions.
This year’s results represent a magnificent achievement with many DEC pupils being awarded certificates.
It’s not all about the glamour of competition though. Behind the scenes, our team of Numeracy ambassadors have been supporting the progress of our year 7 pupils by running a breakfast club from 8:00-8:40 every Tuesday morning before school. Within this club the Numeracy Ambassadors help the students with their Maths homework and offer them guidance and tuition with any areas they have found challenging within lesson.
We very much look forward to seeing more of our Numeracy ambassadors out and about during Friday morning form time numeracy sessions, presenting “spot prizes” and assisting with the excellent numeracy work that is taking place in form time.
Coming up for the Summer term, our Numeracy ambassadors have some development opportunities to look forward to including a training session run by our Lead Practitioners as well as a special reward to say thank you for all their hard work.
New Wisepay App
You can now access your Wisepay account from any mobile device for quicker and easier payments. Users can now checkout faster with our flexible payment options. Payment cards can be stored securely for repeat purchases, providing you with a One Click seamless transaction on the go.
When prompted, our unique code is 44365117
Trip to Madrid
As part of our aim to promote language and culture in our school, the Modern Languages Department is organising a trip to Madrid for Years 7-9 and we would like to know how many pupils would be interested in reserving a place.
- The trip will take place: 14/02/2020 (Fri) – 17/02/2020 (Mon)
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Price per paying person: Initially £500 based on 30 passengers on a half board basis.
- Transport: Flight – From Birmingham to Madrid (up to date UK passport will be required)
The trip will include:
- 2 x Airport Transfer in Madrid
- 3 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Madrid
- Self Guided Visit to Bernabeu Stadium
- Guided Visit to Las Ventas Bullring
- Visit to Prado Museum
An initial £120 deposit will be required by 21st of May 2019 to be paid through Wisepay. If you wish for your son/daughter to attend the trip please fill the slip below and return to Mrs Lopez in Room 3 by 21st of May, allocations to the trip will be on a first come first serve basis.
Should you require any more details do not hesitate to contact the school Mrs López on v.lopez@decschool.co.uk
Parents Only Theatre Performance
Could your child be at risk of exploitation, gangs or County Lines drug dealing?
Free theatre performance at Dame Elizabeth – 4pm on Thursday 11th April in the school hall.
Dear Parents/Carers
As part of our continued commitment to keeping our pupils safe, on Thursday 11th April at 4pm we will be hosting a theatre performance by renowned company Alter Ego Creative Solutions on the very important topic affecting our young people: Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines. This performance will last an hour and will be for Parents/carers only. There will be an opportunity at the end for a brief questions session regarding the performance and the topic. The performance will be held in the school hall. There will be a safe space in the school canteen for children over 5 years old to be supervised by school staff whilst you watch the performance. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Some of our pupils during the week beginning 8th April will see the performance in school but we are very excited the company have agreed to put on a FREE parents only performance. This topic is applicable to all our young people, we hope you come with an open mind and enjoy the performance. Tickets are limited to 2 parents/carers per family and will be allocated on a first come first served basis by completing the booking form below. We have a maximum number of 240 tickets available for this production.
“Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines gangs pose a significant threat to vulnerable adults and children upon whom they rely to conduct and/or facilitate this criminality”. –National Crime Agency, County Lines Gang Violence, Exploitation & Drug Supply briefing – 2018
In 2017 Alter Ego Creative Solutions were commissioned by the Police to develop an Applied Theatre play to raise awareness around Child Criminal Exploitation – specifically the strand of the County Lines drug trafficking model that sees vulnerable adults and young people living in regional areas of the UK targeted by organised groups and gangs (that have travelled from more urban city locations) to groom, trick, trap and manipulate them into trafficking drugs and sometimes weapons.
If you would like to attend please email r.norton@decschool.co.uk with the following information:
- Number of tickets required (parents/carers only – maximum of 2 tickets).
- Number of children (over 5 years old) requiring supervision during the performance.
- Pupil Name.
- Form Group.
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