The Kimberley School Newsletter February 2015 | Page 9

House News

S.T.E.M. Carousel Visit
Year 9 were lucky enough to
take part in S.T.E.M (Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Maths) carousel. 12 people
from different S.T.E.M related
jobs, mainly from the British
Geological Survey and other
backgrounds including I.T,
Food Technology and also a
wide range of scientists from
the University of Nottingham. I
learnt a lot about jobs we could
go into once we had finished
our education, some of which
I would not normally have con-

sidered to be a job I would
have gone into. All of these
jobs were very interesting
to me and I enjoyed listening to the speakers. I learned
a lot and it especially helped
me think more openly about
my careers in later life. Overall, I think this activity was
great and really useful, I also
think every Year 9 should do
this and we should have more
activities like this one.

Some experienced people came into school
and a gave a brief introduction to the Year
9s about STEM careers. They spoke about
how they got to where they are today and
what skills they needed to pursue their
dream jobs.
Personally, I thought this
was an interesting way
of considering various
jobs that are available.
I enjoyed listening about
geology because I find it
interesting and it helped
to know what qualifications
you need.
By Olivia Dunlop

By Elliot Martin

Nightingale
Boot
Will Baxter, Year 11 Boot House student, spends some of his spare time
helping out at Framework, a charity for homeless people. He also decided to
take part in a sponsored sleep out to raise funds for the charity.
Miss Cooper interviewed him about his experience:
“It was cold but fortunately dry. Around 200 people gathered to take part. I tried
to wrap up warm with four layers and my sleeping bag, which is more than
any homeless person has. From 6 pm to 8am we lived the life of a homeless
person, cold, hungry and vulnerable. Before we began, I imagined it would be
tough but I had no idea just how tough. I would like to thank everyone
who sponsored me for their generosity and I am proud to have
raised £140 towards helping those less fortunate than myself.”
Framework do a fantastic job and we are very proud of Will for
taking the time out of his busy life to help. Well Done Will!
Ms Cooper

'Lawrence have been producing
excellent work of late; whether it
is their impressive human rights
poster designs, effort in house
dodgeball or contributions to
both the politics quiz and helping
staff and parents at Year 9
Parents Evening.
They have increased
their attendance
percentage but work
must still be done!
Mr Allen and
Miss Barton

Lawrence