Halloween  Preparation at Year 7 DT textiles club

The lunch time DT textiles club has been using their hand sewing skills to make small products such as eco friendly facewashing pads and fabric sculpture pumpkins.

It is a good time to meet up with friends and explore how to cut out fabric shapes accurately and use hand sewing to join and gather fabric. Once they have their sewing machine license then they can progress to making more complex things using the machine.

Here are some of their fun pumpkins ready for decorating at this time of year.

Year 12 Art: Borough Market Drawing Trip

On Wednesday 15 October we took out all of the year 12 art students for a day of location drawing in and around Borough Market. The task was to complete a series of drawings and studies from first hand observation, as a response to the theme of ‘Place’.

It was a great day and everyone rose to the challenge.  Below are a sample of the sketches and drawings completed on the day.

Year 11 Geography Trip to Wales

Last week, Year 11 Geographers went away for three days to Brecon in South Wales.

A fantastic time was had by all. A big thank you to the students for being such excellent company. We measured a small but perfectly formed river for their GCSE fieldwork and saw numerous human and physical features including waterfalls, gorges, a disused coal mine and flood management strategies.

We even got some sun on our walks (Sun! In Wales!) and got to sing and roast marshmallows over a campfire.

Casca News 

 

Our Enormous Jumble Sale – Saturday 8 November
2 – 4 PM
Only 2 Weeks To Go!

We need your help to raise funds for our school.

Volunteers Needed!
Please sign up for:

• Fri, 7 Nov, 2:30 - 6pm: Set up
• Sat, 8 Nov, 10am - 1pm: Finish set up & pre-opening tidy
• Sat, 8 Nov, 1:15 - 4pm: Selling & security
• Sat, 8 Nov, 4 - 6pm: Clear up (for recycling & charity donations)

Thank you to all who have signed up!

Donate Jumble!
Drop off items by Thursday, 6 Nov, 4:30pm. We still need:

• Clothes, shoes, jewellery, bags, accessories (vintage especially)
• Toys, games, bicycles
• Books, CDs, vinyl
• Electrical items (working order only)
• Bric-a-brac, small furniture
• Christmas cards, unwanted gifts, bum bags (hand to reception)

Donation times:

• Mon-Fri: 9:30 - 11am // 11:20am - 12:30pm // 1:30 - 4:30pm
• Sat-Sun: 9am - 1pm
• Half Term: 9am - 2pm

Thank you for your donations!

Bring a Cake!
Bake or bring a cake for our afternoon teas. Drop off at reception on Fri, 7 Nov, or by noon on Sat, 8 Nov.

Get Involved!

Contact Stephanie, Tina, or Mary at csgjumble@proton.me to sign up or for more info.

See you there!

Music Department News

Music Masterclass with Miranda Dale

Last week marked the first Music Masterclass of the year, led by fantastic violinist Miranda Dale. Miranda worked with talented CSG students on a range of issues including stagecraft, using the bow effectively, musical phrasing and many more. It was fascinating for our audience and for the excellent players, Hugo, Rozafa, Jess and Dora. Thank you to Miranda and all involved!

Our next Music Masterclass will be on Wednesday 26 November with Musical Theatre experts, Nick Skilbeck and Garth Bardsley.

GCSE Music trip to see Wicked at Apollo Victoria theatre

Last week, the Year 10 and 11 GCSE Music classes went to see Wicked the musical at the Apollo Victoria theatre.

It was wonderful to experience one of the GCSE set works in a live show. A great evening was had by all!

Supporting Your Child's GCSE Success:
Y11 Parent Information Session

Your child has recently received the latest edition of our Learning How to Learn: The GCSE Edition booklet and has participated in two PSHE sessions exploring evidence-based study strategies.

We are pleased to invite you to an online information session where we will walk you through this valuable resource, helping you understand:

•  The science behind effective revision techniques
• Practical strategies your daughter is learning to use (flashcards, brain dumps, knowledge maps, and more)
• How to support productive study habits at home
• Using AI tools responsibly to enhance learning
• The difference between effective and ineffective study methods

 This is an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with the approaches we're teaching at school, enabling you to support your child better during this crucial year.

Date: Thursday, 6 November
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Format: Google Meet (link sent via Mail)

The session will last approximately one hour and will aim to include time for questions.

Simon Flynn
Student Learning Coordinator

Wac Arts is thrilled to be hosting a high-energy day of dance by Kakilang for 11-18 year olds in Camden and the surrounding areas. 

Come and experience a full day of taster dance workshops, including K-Pop, Hip Hop, Fan-Dancing and UK Jazz Dance. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love to dance, there’s something for everyone.

The workshops have been created in collaboration with Louiseanne Wong and other talented East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) artists from across the UK and internationally, bringing a mix of global influences and fresh perspectives. It’s a chance to explore different dance styles, develop new skills, build confidence, and meet other young people who share your passion for movement and creativity.

• Workshop Date: Saturday 25^th October
• Location: Wac Arts, 213 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QP 
• Cost: £3 per workshop or £10 for a full day
• Online booking: https://www.wacarts.co.uk/homepage/lets-dance

No prior experience is needed — just bring your energy, curiosity, and love of movement!

For more information about the project please visit our

website: https://www.wacarts.co.uk/homepage/lets-dance