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NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOLS OperaSquad @MulberryTH In October, Mulberry School for Girls was taken over for the day by a team of singers and musicians from English National Opera’s OperaSquad, who performed operatic extracts in unlikely places throughout the day, including corridors, courtyards and the dining hall. In addition, the ENO team ran a series of workshops and assemblies for pupils throughout the day, introducing them to the world of opera and getting everyone singing. Year 10 drama pupils took part in a special session on Porgy and Bess, while all of Year 8 explored soundwaves in a special ‘Science and Singing’ lesson. Some pupils were even given the opportunity to conduct the professional singers. This takeover day signalled the beginning of a year-long collaboration with the company, which will include trips, workshops and projects focusing on opera for pupils across the Trust. Over the course of 2018/19, Mulberry Schools Trust is involved with OperaSquad, the English National Opera’s flagship schools programme. Obama Foundation Scholar We are extremely proud to share that alumna Fatima Zaman is an inaugural Obama Foundation Scholar, having successfully secured a place on a one-of-a-kind programme that combines a Master of Arts degree at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy with an extraordinary scholarship that includes access to exceptional experiences outside the classroom with the Obama Foundation. During a recent Obama Foundation summit, Fatima also headlined Barack Obama’s closing speech. What an achievement and inspiration for our girls! Oxbridge Beckons for Year 13s Eighteen Year 13 pupils have attended a training day at St Mary’s School Ascot in preparation for early entry into Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine and Dentistry. Pupils met fellow candidates who are applying for early entry, were given feedback about their UCAS personal statements, as well as having personal interview experience and feedback from senior academics and professors. In Year 12, pupils have had the opportunity to attend a number of performances and experiences such as a visit to the opera, ‘War Requiem’ with Ms Smith and Ms Whale and ‘La Boheme’ with Mr Maynard as part of the young critics programme. Six pupils have been accepted onto the prestigious Wadham College Oxford programme. Most recently, 35 Year 12 pupils were invited to attend a Gender Equality conference where they were able to listen to a talk given by Michelle Obama. Outstanding Review Assures Quality From Monday 26th to Wednesday 28th November, Mulberry School for Girls had its annual ‘Challenge Partners’ Quality Assurance Review. This is where a group of trained senior leaders from other schools conduct a review, which includes: lesson observations, interviews with pupils and meetings with senior leaders. We are delighted that the review team validated our judgement that the school is ‘outstanding’ in all areas. The school is awaiting the written report but here are some of the pleasing comments during feedback: ‘Mulberry is an exceptional school’ ‘Strong identity with a real warmth and passion’ ‘There is the same level of academic challenge clear in all subjects, whether art or Maths’ ‘A reflective and thoughtful organisation’ ‘The pastoral support and knowledge of pupils is exceptional’ ‘Pupils spoke incredibly highly of all the staff at the school’ Cutting Edge Research Leading the Way On Friday 19th October, Mulberry School for Girls held its annual Teaching and Learning Conference. All teachers and learning assistants shared and developed good practice in marking, feedback and assessment. A new feedback policy, based on cutting edge educational research, has encouraged innovation across the curriculum. We held a ‘Teach Meet’ where colleagues shared the very best practice with each other. The conference is part of a carefully tailored programme of professional development that builds on the expertise of our highly skilled teachers and support staff to continue to ensure outstanding progress for all pupils. 4
Richard Street, Commercial Road, London E1 2JP A 020 7790 6327 m info@mulberryschoolforgirls.org www.mulberryschoolforgirls.org D @MulberryTH Headteacher: Dr Vanessa Ogden £4k+ Raised During Charity Week Sixth Form pupils put sustainability at the top of the agenda and raised an impressive £4,352.60 for London Charity Week in November. The week-long activities included: a teachers’ football game; movie night; bucket collections; car washing and cake sales. Riyah Maymunah, Year 13 pupil, explains: “Charity Week is a week where a community comes together to raise money for those in need. It is a week where Mulberry girls united to work collaboratively and combine their diverse skills to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability.” As part of this work, Year 13 pupils also planned PSHEE lessons, delivered to the whole school, to explain the importance of sustainability. Pupils were invited to the London Award Ceremony where they Award winning charity week banner created by Umme Chowdhury, Nuzhat Jahan, Sayma Sultana, Sumayyah Tahsin and Madeha Yasmin. won an award for their amazing banner and were nominated for their campaign. Mulberry pupils and families contributed to the total of over £1.36 million raised during Charity Week across seven participating countries. Sixth Form Open Evening On Thursday 8th November, we held a successful Open Evening where we showcased our fantastic Sixth Form offer. The evening was extremely well attended by 195 Year 11 pupils from Mulberry School for Girls and 83 external applicants. Pupils had the opportunity to speak to subject teachers about the variety of courses that we have on offer, as well as hearing about the support that we offer pupils outside of the curriculum both pastorally and in preparing for university and apprenticeship applications. The feedback from parents and pupils has been extremely positive and we’re really looking forward to welcoming all applicants to an interview in the spring term. NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOLS Exam Success at the UTC At the UTC, the first cohort of pupils will sit GCSE and A level exams in summer 2019. However, we were absolutely delighted with the 23 pupils who completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care at Level 2 in 2018. 75% achieved Distinction* and 82% Distinction or higher. The vast majority of these pupils are now studying Level 3 technical qualifications with us. We also had results from our highly successful technical courses in Health Science, Health and Social Care and Digital Media. Attainment in Health Science was above the national average at Distinction, Merit and Pass level. Over 35% of pupils achieved a Distinction compared to just 10% nationally, and 90% of pupils achieved a Merit or higher compared to less than 45% nationally. In Digital Media two thirds of pupils achieved a Merit or higher in at least one unit. Success at both Pass and Merit was higher than the national average. We are looking forward to some incredible results in 2019. 64 Parnell Rd, London E3 2RU A 020 3137 7024 m info@mulberryutc.co.uk www.mulberryutc.co.uk D @MulberryUTC Principal: Alice Ward Health Care and Health Science Careers Level 2 Health and Social Care students have now started work placements one day a week at Barts Trust Hospitals in cardiac, pharmacy, radiology and maternity wards in addition to study at Mulberry UTC. These students will also work towards the NHS CARE Certificate. Health Scientists and Health and Social Care students have attended careers and information days at Whipps Cross and the Royal London Hospital. They have met a wide variety of professionals in Health careers and have been able to develop their own technical skills as well as learning about the numerous roles that exist in the NHS. They participated in workshops using ultrasound, completing CPR and undertaking clinical diagnosis. 5 NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOLS
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