RoundUp
Term 3 | 2020-2021
Catherine Lewis, our Head of Teaching and Learning set up the messages from David and me very nicely. David, in his message, has looked back at the year gone by whilst my message focuses on the new academic year.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear recently that our school is now considered as ‘academic’. This is something we have strived for but, in the past, our reputation was built on our caring family environment which we believed would help students to gain success. I’m very pleased that what we are known for is now proven to have a positive effect on results but we are determined that the careful balance between care and support for our students and challenging the students to achieve excellence is maintained.
One of our students at their graduation ceremony yesterday evening commented that he would never have achieved the success he has if he hadn’t attended TLC and he is living proof that our philosophy is sound.
This year we have implemented new approaches in our teaching and learning. The Secondary School has piloted the elements of the 21st Century Curriculum – we are possibly the only school in Cyprus to do so, and we’ve found that the focus on providing opportunities for critical thinking and reasoning, problem solving, promoting communication by giving more of a voice to students in lessons and, where appropriate, working collaboratively on topics to develop skills has increased student motivation and success. This will be fully implemented in September in the secondary school along with Global Citizenship so our students are fully aware of the world they live in.
We will be implementing additional study programs from September in our secondary school with the launch of the EtonX program and the expansion of our Extended Project Qualification, both of which have proved tremendously successful in pilots this year. These will be delivered through our revamped Institute which will also offer extra maths tuition, and extra English tuition for students for whom English is an additional language. We will also be expanding our afternoon sports program with the arrival of a new PE teacher for primary and lower secondary and are considering reinstating a programme of activities on a Saturday morning including art and craft, drama and music.
All that remains now is to wish you all a happy and relaxing summer holiday and we all at TLC, look forward to seeing you in September for another exciting and successful year.
Ian Wells | Director
And so we reach the end of another school year at TLC Private School and it’s one we won’t forget in a while as the pandemic put paid to any hopes of celebrating the school’s tenth anniversary.
It’s too easy to dwell on negatives and it seems we live in a society where people thrive on bad news.
Looking at how the students at TLC have ended the year, it wouldn’t be too difficult to imagine that the pandemic hadn’t happened – we’re on track to record our best ever IGCSE results and, through the year, over 80% of our A Level grades have been A or A*. I wonder what we would have achieved if we hadn’t needed to teach online for long periods and with many of our students in isolation at home?
The media comments on how the teenagers of the last few years will be dubbed the ‘Lost Generation’ or in a rare moment of positivity, the ‘Bounce Back Generation’ but our students on the whole could be called the ‘Indefatigable Generation’ who, in spite of barriers to their learning have persisted tirelessly in the pursuit of their goals. Yes, some struggled, but on the whole, our students adapted readily to the changes in their learning experience and many thrived on the challenge.
Unfortunately, the Covid restrictions put paid to many of the enjoyable activities outside of the curriculum and we were sad that sport, after school clubs, trips and school social events were all hit by the restrictions. We are very much looking forward to reinstating these in the next academic year, when restrictions allow.
I have been very proud of our staff and students this year and grateful to you, our supportive parents who recognised that any negatives in the year were beyond our control. We can look back on the past year, not with sadness over what might have been lost, but with pride over what we have achieved, especially compared with the limited education available elsewhere on the island and worldwide.
I don’t believe we could have done it if our school wasn’t the very strong community it is. We have seen this year that the school’s renowned community spirit is unshakeable, the commitment to doing our best – from students and teachers, really does make a difference and as we move with hope, towards September and a fresh page in TLC Private School’s history we do so also with great confidence.
Have a great family summer together, relax and recharge and I look forward to seeing you all on September 8th.
David Lewis | Principal
I’m writing my final piece of the academic year having just returned from attending our Year 13s graduation ceremony. I’ve been reflecting on the evening, feeling a sense of sadness that we’ll no longer be seeing the students who graduated from Year 13 in school from September, but at the same time, sharing in their sense of achievement and excitement as a new chapter in their lives unfolds.
The end of any year is often a time for reflection, looking back at what has occurred, but it can also be a time to look forward to new beginnings. In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of endings and beginnings. He had two faces; one looking towards the past and one looking towards the future.
As one academic year draws to a close, the team at TLC have already begun to look ahead to September and the planning and preparation in readiness is underway.
In Secondary, students who have completed their studies in Key Stage 3, have chosen their IGCSE options and are looking forward to studying subjects that particularly interest them. Our Year 11s have been attending A Level taster lessons, study skills sessions and learning about the Extended Project Qualification in readiness for making the transition into Sixth Form.
After what has been a challenging year, it is important for all of us to take time to recharge our batteries and spend time with our friends and families. Success at school has a lot to do with attitude to learning, a commitment to learn from our mistakes and challenge ourselves by being continually curious. The summer holiday is a long time and we often find in September that students have regressed in certain areas. For our Primary students, my plea to parents over the summer is that you encourage your child to read English books, newspapers or comics regularly. Practising times tables, number bonds, measurement and time are all activities that can be undertaken at home in a way which is meaningful within their daily lives. For our soon to be Sixth Formers, I would encourage them to prepare for September by looking at the specification for their chosen A Level subjects, printing the pages which relate to what they need to learn, and placing those in the front of a Lever Arch folder. As soon as receiving their timetables, they will need to plan how they manage their study time. Implementing good organisational and study skills from the outset will stand them in good stead as they will be expected to take greater ownership of their learning.
You will soon be receiving your child’s school report and, over the summer, I will be writing to you seeking your feedback on our reporting process.
I wish you all a most enjoyable summer break and we look forward to welcoming you back in September.
Cathy Lewis | Head of Teacher and Learning
I would like to thank all the staff and students for their hard work and parents for your support in this, my first year at TLC. It would have been a hard year for an established Head of Secondary given the pandemic we have lived through; I am glad we made it to the end of term with the staff and students in the same room; we did it together. I look forward now to planning, with the team a smooth start to the new academic year.
My TLC colleagues have displayed a massive team spirit in supporting the students through the transition from online learning to their physical presence back in the classroom, which was an absolute joy. We assessed the students to find gaps in their learning and have provided them with support and guidance to ensure their foundations for their next steps are secure.
The smiles on the students’ faces to be back was absolutely priceless. They have been hard working students back in the classroom showing off the independent learning skills they had developed through their distance learning. They developed the ability to work together and collaborate using critical thinking skills which they have showcased in their classrooms this term.
Year 9 students have worked with parents and teachers in choosing their KS4 options which they are excited to start in September. Our Year 11 students are also making choices for their next steps for KS5.
Exam year students adapted to providing further evidence to support their grades with great success. I wish them every happiness when they receive their grades; They have certainly earned them.
The year was rounded off with the most wonderful graduation ceremony for our Year 13 pupils who shared their success with family friends and teachers. The event was magical with speeches and beautiful musical performances. I wish them every success in the future.
I wish you all a wonderful summer break and look forward to seeing you all back in school in September.
Tracey Hewitt | Head of Secondary
As our academic year draws to a close we have much to celebrate and have made many happy memories. Firstly, I would like to thank all the teachers and staff for their dedication and commitment and for their help and support during my first year as Head of Primary. It has been a fabulous journey that I have thoroughly enjoyed.
I would also like to thank all the parents who have trusted their children’s education in our hands during another difficult and challenging year. Many parents praised our school on how we handled this pandemic, on the success of our Continuous Online Learning Programme and the smooth transition back to school early February.
Most importantly our students seemed to have enjoyed another remarkable year. They have excelled in so many ways that it is impossible to list them all. To get the feel of what I mean, you will need to scroll down so you can get a clearer picture. I have attended many lessons and have listened with pleasure as students’ achievements have been described by teachers in the staff room or school corridors. These achievements have been observed online or in school in their academic studies, art, sports, music to name just a few and we are rightly proud of them!
Over the summer holidays I will be working with colleagues to set the priorities for next year, to build upon the successes of the school so that we can improve still further. We will be looking at raising reading standards, reviewing some of our key policies and developing our curriculum maps across all subjects to the highest standards so we can achieve ambitious goals.
For now, I would like to wish you all the very best for a well-deserved summer holiday and look forward to welcoming you all back, refreshed, for what will be an exciting, new academic year.
Miranda Matthee | Head of Primary
It is hard to believe that we have completed the year; it has gone so fast! It has been an absolute delight this year to watch the progress of all the children in Early Years and see how they have developed into independent, confident and responsible students.
We have seen our numbers, both of students and staff, grow this year and each new personality has made many positive contributions to our Early Years family.
I would like to thank all the parents for their amazing support this year. We made a good team!
I wish all the children and parents a fun filled, safe and restful summer holiday and send regards and the best of luck to my Reception students as they enter the next stage in their lives and join the Primary school.
Toni Hayden | Head of Early Years
Kindergarten - Our five Senses
One of the five senses we have studied is Sight, and we started by looking at details within pictures. Asking the children questions about a picture, what can they see, getting them to find as much detail as possible. This inspires visual thinking and helps new readers understand the story using pictures to learn new words and help to describe a story.
Reception Class - People Who Help Us
The topic in Reception class this term is People Who Help Us and the children have really enjoyed finding out about the roles of doctors, ambulance drivers, dentists, police, fire fighters and vets. We have also used this topic to look at some important issues such as ‘stranger danger’, practising our fire evacuation drill and safety around medicines.
I think the children’s favourite bit was turning our role play area into a doctor’s surgery and they have been busy taking care of their patients and curing a whole range of illnesses and injuries.
Ms Toni
Early Years - Music with Mrs Outram
Early Years Music goes International
As part of our International Day celebrations in May, I was very proud to teach the children of Early Years a song from my homeland in Wales. The song was called “I Can Sing a Rainbow” and the children learned to sing it in the Welsh language. I was extremely proud of them and impressed at how quickly they learned it too! Well done children! Or as we say in Wales “Da Iawn Plant!
Year 1 - Exploring the School Premises
This term, Year 1 students have explored the school premises on many occasions. From observing and identifying plants and trees around the school area, to leaf and bark rubbing next to the swings behind Early Years.
Students learnt about plants and trees in Science and enjoyed writing in their Bean Diary while observing their beans grow into healthy plants in the classroom.
In Geography Year 1 students developed knowledge of where they live in the local area. They observed their classroom and school environment from an aerial and street view perspective and learnt to draw a simple map and use basic symbols in a key. Students also enjoyed exploring Google Earth and are now able to describe a route using simple compass directions.
Year 1 - Art with Miss Debbie
Students enjoyed making Gustav Klimt ‘Trees of Life’ whereby they painted stylised black trees onto gold and then worked into circles depicting their favourite things in life to glue onto their ‘Tree of Life’. Students also created their own mosaics, made with pasta, rice, lentils and other pulses. Artworks were inspired and influenced by Catalonian artist, Antonio Gaudi and his Parc Guell.
Year 1 - Music with Mrs Outram
Creative Composers
Year 1 had fun improvising and creating their own music this term. In their Science lessons they have been investigating what is growing in their gardens. We linked in to this topic in some of our Music lessons and the children thought about the different sounds they might hear in their gardens. They also worked out that a nice rain storm would maybe help things grow in their garden. Their task in one lesson was to use percussion instruments to create the sound of a rainstorm. As a class we discussed ideas and the children decided that the rain would maybe start slowly and quietly and gradually build up, to become heavy with maybe a gust of wind and some thunder thrown in. As you can see from their faces, they really enjoyed the experience of creating their own Music and performing it as a group. Great work Year 1!
KS1 - Trip to the Zoo
As the Covid restrictions finally eased this month, we received the fantastic news that we could all go on field trips again. KS1 students went to Paphos Zoo last week which we all agreed was a wonderful experience! Our TLC pupils were offered a short session on habitats, where they were challenged on their previous knowledge from their science lessons. From all the wild animals that the students were allowed to touch, Jerry the snake was definitely their favourite!
After a long stroll around the Zoo, we successfully managed to see almost all of the animals. We even spotted some baby lemurs and running ostriches that were chasing each other! This was the funniest moment of the day that will definitely be remembered by many.
After a well-deserved lunch at the restaurant , we ended the trip with the famous Bird Show.
Year 3 - Coastal Erosion
This semester, the childen in Year 3 have been studying the effects of coastal erosion. This was a great opportunity to take an early morning walk down to St George’s Harbour to investigate the local coastline and search for features such as caves and stumps. The field trip was a great chance for the children to develop their observation skills and to discuss how the coastline came to be shaped this way.
Year 3/4 - Indigenous Tribes - Native American Indians
This was a collaborative project between art and Music. Students studying Indigenous Tribes – Native Australian Aborigines and made musical instruments based on traditional ‘Dreaming’ Art. The instruments replicated didgeridoos and bean shakers. Inventive ideas helped the students make their didgeridoos from plastic water bottles joined together and papier-mached and the bean shakers were made from large water bottles filled with beans and lentils to vary the tones of sounds. They were also papier-mached and then painted in the Aborigine dot style of art.
Germ Theory
Students learned about the Germ Theory and the work of pioneering scientists: Koch, Lister and Pasteur and their work with bacteria, micro-organisms and how to combat infection caused by bacteria. Students created an experiment whereby a variety of food and drink products were placed inside transparent bags, sealed and taped to the classroom windows in the sun. Students recorded the changes that happened over a period of 24 days; they observed which foods liquefied or solidified.
Byzantine Art
Students learnt about icons of Byzantine art and replicated their own Byzantine icons of saints, emperors, empresses using paint onto cardboard. Students learnt how to draw the facial features and then featured as much gold as possible – the characteristic of Byzantine art. Students used golden frames, gold paint and gem stones within their iconic artworks.
Zumba and Stretch
Year 4 - Welcome to Africa
In Geography and Art this term, Year 4 have been learning all about Africa. The children have been identifying the topographical features of this richly diverse continent and studying the flora and fauna found in some of its countries. They have enjoyed designing their own African tribal masks, creating a sunset in the Savannah using shadow art and designing their own 3D lion wall plaques.
Year 5 - Fun in the Sun
As we turn our thoughts to the summer holidays, we have time to relax and reflect on our year. Year 5 should be commended for their amazing resilience in such a turbulent time with the demands of Covid restrictions, social distancing, lockdowns and online learning.
As this term ended, we looked back on our best memories; dress up days for Carnival and World Book Day, the arrival of Ms Jennie and, most recently, school trips to the beach and the water park!
In between all the fun, we have achieved great results in our lessons completing our class book ‘Holes’ in English and making huge strides in all our Maths topics. We’ve carried out awesome experiments in Science and Geography and in History the students led their lessons by producing their own questions about the Venetian period of Cyprus and developing their higher-order thinking skills.
We wish you all a relaxing and well-earned summer break.
Year 5 - Music with Mrs Outram
Say "Yee Hah!" to Country Music
A few “Yee hah” sounds may have been heard from time to time during Year 5 music lessons recently, as they have been learning about the “Country” genre of music. They have learned lots of facts and history about the music. They learned that some of the earliest recordings of Country music played on the fiddle, come from the Appalachian region in the Eastern United States and date back as far as the 1910s. The early Country singers from the 1920s, would yodel during their songs and the children had great fun trying this out too. They have learned to sing a number of Country songs and listened to songs by famous Country singers such as John Denver, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and many more. Their favourite to sing by far was “Country Roads”. They have become familiar with the typical instruments used in the style and also found that many “Rock & Roll” artists indeed started out performing Country music. By far the highlight of this topic was trying out a few steps of line dancing, which is an extremely popular style of dance in the Country music scene. Our on-line students also joined in with this activity. Some of the children really got in to the spirit and wore a cowboy hat for the performance!! Well done Year 5!
Year 5 - Discover the Origins of Cyprus with Mrs Fouracre
On Monday 31st May, after several months of school trips being prohibited under the COVID restrictions; Year 5 were lucky enough to find themselves out of the classroom and heading towards the beach. Whilst the beach work was led by Mrs Fouracre, Miss Sam supported the pupils and Miss Jennie joined online.
Year 5’s Geography topic for this term was a ‘local study’ and on Agios Georgios beach they set out to find evidence of how Cyprus came into being. About 90 million years ago, Cyprus was at the bottom of a deep ocean. Tectonic plate movements at that time resulted in the collision of the African with the Eurasian plate, ultimately giving birth to our island, and the formation of the Troodos mountains. The island is of volcanic origin and the unique shapes of the island formed a major mountain range with Mount Olympus being the tallest peak. Whilst much of this had previously been discussed in class, the trip to the beach was an excellent opportunity for the pupils to see the remaining evidence. It was exciting to find beach rocks which would have previously been magma running down from the peaks as the major eruptions occurred.
Year 5 studied and identified the other rock types and their formation then they had the opportunity to draw the landscape and annotate the layers of rock.
Year 6 - Time to Reflect
Year 6 had the opportunity to reflect on their primary years through thoughtful poetry and autobiographies which they presented in English lessons. It was wonderful to hear of the positive experiences that have had such an impact on them. An introduction to the secondary school was held at the end of the term. This was a great opportunity for pupils to meet their new teachers and learn about the new expectations of them whilst familiarising themselves with their learning environment in September.
In Geography, History and Art we visited the diverse countries found on the African continent and explored their culture, economy and landscape. We explored the fascinating Kingdom of Benin civilisation, identifying its location, investigating what life was like then, and how its society was organised. We also created our own artefacts and evidence including making masks from plastic bottles.
DNA Extraction from Fruit
In science, Year 6 pupils have studied evolution and inheritance. We have understood how humans have evolved over time. We thought about the characteristics passed from one generation to the next and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Pupils discovered the process of natural selection, and how our understanding of the process of evolution has developed over time thanks to the work of scientists and palaeontologists. We took our lesson even further and were able to extract DNA from a banana in a scientific experiment using household products.
Year 6 Graduation
Year 6 pupils have worked so hard this year regardless of the changing demands made on them throughout the year. As we reflect on the past year we notice the many values that our class has exhibited – resilience when tackling a particularly tricky problem, whether it is in class or a problem between friends; courage in coping with changes, appreciation and happiness for each other and all the opportunities they are given within the school –all which have strengthened their character and their ability to make the most of every aspect of school life. We are pleased to see them transition into secondary school having had some wonderful, memorable learning experiences which were highlighted in their graduation speeches along with strong life skills that will prove invaluable in the future.
World Music Day and Final Week Fun at Primary
To celebrate “World Music Day” the Primary children have had fun learning to play the African djembe drums in their Music lessons with Mrs Outram this week. The children sat outside under the trees and were truly at one with nature. They learned about “call and response” and that drums have been used for many hundreds of years as a form of communication. The children worked in pairs to improvise their own call and response patterns and learned to sing songs in Swahili and Congolese dialects. To add to this, the children have also learned the art of “beat boxing” with Mr Kem this week and have taken part in fun water activities in the swimming pool with Miss Maria. A wonderful way to round off the term.
After School Club
After school Art Club with Miss Debbie – Open to all in the primary school, this popular Friday Club has enabled our students to experiment with salt dough creations that after baking, they painted and decorated. Also, they used pva glue to capture gem stones and sequins in creative layouts. the glue dries like a resin preserving the gem stones in a clear film.
KS1 - EAL - with Ms Asima
If communication is a key, success is a locked door.
Vocabulary is the building block upon which a language and its foundation stand. At TLC, the EAL Department has been very busy this year supporting children`s communicational skills. Throughout this year children made progress, from learning survival vocabulary to complex sentences. During the last few weeks of the summer term, the KS1 children practised expressing themselves using the phrase “I like/dislike”. For Show and Tell on Fridays, they brought in their favourite toys and fruit or vegetables. They described the object confidently using adjectives and pronouns in complete sentences. Amazing to see that all this progress started with the acquaintance of words. .
F3 - with Ms Thekla
The Foundation group has been working on writing an article for a travel blog. They chose a city of their preference and researched about it online. They learnt how to gather relevant information, take notes and use appropriate style and tone to address a topic, always considering the target audience. This is their final work.
Year 7 - My Experience
Evelyn Scott
My Year 7 Experience
My experience in Year 7 was strange and unexpected. Spending more than half of my school year online, it was not the transition into secondary school I had imagined.
For the first three months of the school year, when I was in physical school, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I had older students, some who I knew, some who I didn’t, ask me how it was in the secondary building. Each time I replied “It’s wonderful, thank you!”
All of the teachers were very welcoming and kind, which made the transition into this large building even easier. We had no new students in our form group, which meant that we knew everyone really well. Although it was difficult at some stages, we made it through the year, coping with the COVID-19 restrictions that had been put in place.
Things were far from normal, but we got used to it, and my peers and I adapted to this new way of life. The social- distancing, masks, testing and many other restrictions. Then, when we went into lockdown, we all had to cope with working online, and internet issues, but we made it through that too!
During the year, I made new friends that were new to TLC, and accomplished many of my school goals. I was successful in setting up Team Eco Protect, and improving in all the subjects that I wanted to improve on. I couldn’t have done this without the support of my teachers. Thank you!
I joined after school clubs, got used to the building and had an amazing year. COVID-19 was a learning experience for all of us. It has taught us all to adapt to the ever-changing restrictions, how to sustain friendships in unusual circumstances and has highlighted the things that are most important to us all.
“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai
Black Death Museum Project By Evelyn Scott
This term, in History lessons, we have been learning about the Black Death. The Black Death was an infectious disease, caused by the plague bacteria in the guts of fleas, that lived on rats.
The first recorded outbreak of the Black Plague, was in Asia. It then arrived at the busy port of Weymouth in Dorset on a ship, carrying supplies. Little did the men on the ship know that they were carrying this deadly cargo. Within a few days, hundreds of men, women, and children would be infected with the disease. Within a few months, one third of the population of England would be dead.
This topic is amongst the most interesting and gory ones. Our class loved studying this, partly because, in groups we got to create our very own Black Death museums! We had to produce creative ideas of how to present information that would not bore our investigators. My partner and I decided to make a video with a voiceover that the people would be provided with in the beginning of their tour. As they walked around our museum, they would hear us talking to them with information as they saw pictures, models and much more! We loved doing this subject and it was a fantastic way to finish off the year.
Ava Wells
My History Project
First crusade
The first crusade happened in November 1095 set up by Pope Urban II. The crusades were a series of misunderstood events through history. The crusades had more to do with the similarities between the two developing religious groups than their differences. Pope Urban II begged his people to help free the Christians in the Middle East. The words he said then spread quickly. Soon about 60,000 people were ready to march to Jerusalem. While they were marching to Jerusalem, they attacked several cities on their way.
Second crusade
After the first crusade there was some peace until Bernard of Clairvaux called another crusade when the town of Edessa was attacked by the Turks. In 1147 the German and the French armies marched to the Holy Land, but they were defeated. On the way the crusaders helped the Portuguese capture Lisbon from the Moors.
Pope Urban II
Pope Urban II also known as Odoo of Chatillon or even Otho de Laager was the ruler of the Papal States from 12th March 1088 until he died, he was also the head of the Catholic Church. Pope Urban II was best known for initiating the Crusades. He was a descendant of a noble family in Chatillon-Sur-Marne and, he was a native in France. He did a speech called the ‘Papal Bull’ to the people of Europe.
Third crusade
The Third Crusade (1189–1192) was an attempt by the leaders of the three most powerful states of Western Christianity but it was only half successful as they only recaptured Acre and Jaffa, but it failed to recapture Jerusalem, which was the major aim of the Crusade. On the crusaders’ way home Richard was kidnapped and held ransom until February 1194 when the people of England paid for his realise.
The children’s crusade.
The children’s crusade took place in 1212 as European Christians to regain the holy land from the Muslims. European Christians launched eight separate Missions to take back the holy land. One of the mission’s army of crusaders started at northern France and were led by Stephen of Cloyes. There were bands of children marching to Italy. As they were marching to Italy, they were all kidnapped and sold as slaves.
Controlling the land
Before 1037, the Seljuk Turks had never been heard of and now 50 years later their forces pushed into the Byzantine empire and Constantinople had almost been reached. If you are wondering how, they did it well keep reading. First, in Iraq, Palestine and Syria the Seljuk emirs set out to control of the Islamic world. Then, they started to take land in Asia minor. By 1090 they controlled almost all of it.
Editorial
The children’s crusade was in 1212 when a group of children were sent to take back the Holy Land resulting in that all the children were captured and taken to be sold as slaves, they were all led by Stephen of Cloyes. We think this is wrong because children are not supposed to be fighting other people’s battles, we think it is wrong as they did not start the battle yet were forced to do it, resulting in them getting captured. We also think it is wrong as children had just started their lives in the world whereas the people who started the crusades had already lived most of their lives and they put their children in danger. If we were in their positions, we would not be happy as we were doing what they told us to do.
Year 7 - Music with Mrs Outram
Reggae Rockers
This term Year 7 have been learning about the Reggae style of music. They have learned about the history and the culture of the genre and about one of the most famous Reggae artists of all time, Bob Marley. The students have listened to his music and learned to play his songs on the keyboard. The topic was nicely rounded off with a class ensemble performance of the song “Three Little Birds”. The students were each given a part to learn, either chords, bass line or a riff, all played on the keyboard. One of the students even brought in their own ukulele and added that to the performance. Well done to Year 7 on great team work, listening skills and communication skills, which are all vital to the success of a task of this nature.
Year 7 - Science with Miss Elena
We tested what happens when different substances are stirred into a beaker of tap water.
Range of soluble and insoluble substances for testing include:
Table salt, Flour, Instant coffee, Ground coffee, Baking soda, Sugar, Liquid detergent and Vegetable oil
Students tested what happens when different substances are stirred into a beaker of tap water. Similar amount of each substance (e.g. 3 spatulas full) was used and the beaker was emptied and rinsed clean after each test. The results were recorded in a suitable table.
Chemistry
Research how waste water from homes and offices is cleaned and treated to produce water that is safe for release into the environment, and even for drinking.
Students had to produce an A3 size poster of card paper that presents how waste water from homes and offices is cleaned and treated to produce water that is safe for release into the environment, and even for drinking.
Students had to focus on the physical aspects of removing suspended and dispersed solids in the water, including the addition of chemical substances to cause flocculation (clumping) of dispersed solids so that they are easier to remove. Also, they had to produce a flowchart showing the stages of treatment and identify the roles to sieving and filtering in these stages.
Year 7 - Whispers in the Graveyard
Our pupils have been working together as a group to put on a performance for the school at the end of the year.
Due to the fact that Evelyn Scott is online, she created her own video
Year 8 - Science with Miss Elena
Students researched a wide range of fuels used to power vehicles. These could include external combustion engines (that burn fuels to produce steam), as well as internal combustion engines (that burn the fuel within the engine). The research focused on answering one question out of the following:
a. Why do most modern cars burn hydrocarbon fuels in their engines?
b. How have steam-powered vehicles changed since they were first invented?
c. How long have biofuels been used to power cars, and why are biofuel cars being developed today?
d. Which fuels will cars of the future use and why?
Here are the students posters
Year 8 - Music with Mrs Outram
Year 8 Music
This term Year 8 have been studying great composers. They have learned about composers from the past such as Mozart and Beethoven and composers from the present such as John Williams. As well as learning about each composer’s life history, they have enjoyed listening to some of their most famous pieces of music, as well as learning to play them on the keyboard. When learning about Mozart, the students were given the challenge of creating and presenting a news report to demonstrate what they had learned about the composer. The students came up with some very creative ideas, some even reporting as if they had travelled back in time to the day that Mozart was born. The students found this a fun and interesting way to learn facts, so without further ado, let’s go over to Kacey and Daria for their news bullet-in! Great work Year 8!
Year 9 - Taking a Director’s Role
The Year 9 students have been studying the adapted play by David Ian Neville from Lingar’s novel, ‘Across the Barricades.’ The story follows the characters of Protestant Sadie and Catholic Kevin when they meet again by chance in the streets of Belfast, shaken by the ever-increasing tensions and dangers of the conflict between their religions in Northern Ireland in the 1970’s.
The students enjoyed learning their lines and using props, costume and performing to their peers to re- create history. Learning about the conflict and religion and the history of Northern Ireland. Some students, using this information, took on a director’s role! Well done Year 9!
Year 9 - A Trip to Indonesia
This term Year 9 have been studying Gamelan music from Indonesia. Beginning with a look into the social contexts of Gamelan Music pupils then performed a traditional piece as a whole class, even bowing to the instruments before they played to represent the culture associated with Gamelan. During the second half of the term, pupils were asked to compose their own Indonesian style piece in small groups remembering to stick to the traditions but adding their own modern twist. All of our pupils really enjoyed the project and devised some interesting and creative compositions.
Year 9 - Russian Revolution
Year 9 - Investigating Science
Spyro Mavromichalos
Lava Lamp
This term students have been collaborating and using critical thinking skills to research, plan and present an investigation.
Spyro was successful in his presentation being voted the best for 9T.
Voted by their peers the winners of 9L were William, Nina and Lily for their growing Ice presentation.
There were many investigations showcased to include Non Newtonian fluids, Elephants foot, Coke and mento, growing ice and diet.
Psychology with Ms Natalia
Y13 Graduation
On the last Thursday of the school year, we said goodbye to
four fabulous TLC students as they left their school days behind them and set
off on the next stage of life’s journey at university.
Alex Andreades, Zak Goodwin, Nelli Mugattarova and Louis-Alexandre Lobanov had all embodied the spirt of TLC in their time with us, focusing on their personal goals whilst playing a major part in the life of our school.
The evening began with an introductory speech by Mr Lewis, followed by the students own tributes to the school and their friends. Mr Pavlou then praised them in his speech before their certificates were presented by Mr Ian Wells, one of our school directors, and they threw their caps skyward in the traditional graduation custom.
After being dismissed, the graduates shared the rest of the evening with family and friends as tearful goodbyes were made but with the promise of remaining in touch with each other.
We wish them all the best for their futures.
Year 13 - Swansong by Zak Goodwin
As Zak leaves TLC for a world of further education in Music, we have been concentrating on different skills and professions that can be reached through Music. Zak had an interview with a Music Therapist from the UK, composed a piece to celebrate TLC’s Ten Year Anniversary, as well as practising his accompanying skills with Miss Clare. An afternoon concert given from the grand balcony at Parklands estate to the entire Secondary School meant that everyone was able to enjoy Zak’s talent and love of music before he leaves on his musical journey. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and look forward to seeing him on stage sometime soon!
Beach clean up organised by Evelyn
Hello everyone!
As you may have seen in my previous article, Team Eco Protect is a club that promotes and organises simple things like litter pick-ups, recycling etc. that make a big difference to our environment.
We had our first ever Coastal Clean-up on the 5th June 2021, and it was a huge success! This coincided with World Environmental Day which made it the perfect first meeting. A great big thank you to everyone who participated in it! We collected over 20 bags of litter and 30-40 children and parents participated!
I have big plans for Team Eco Protect! When school has finished for the summer holidays, I will be arranging a meeting with the Mayor, as well as going on Viva FM radio station, to talk about Team Eco.
We have already achieved more than I had ever imagined and I am extremely grateful for everyone that has supported the idea and joined in. I am putting together plans for September, not only litter pick-ups but also some creative surprises too!
I hope that, during the summer, you will consider picking up a bag of litter whilst at the beach for the day and/or beginning to recycle. You could also use plastic bottles, cardboards etc. for arts and crafts! If everyone does even just one small thing, we can make an immense difference!
Remember: Reduce, reuse, recycle! (And save the planet)
A Night at the Movies with TLC
Friday 18th June saw our final concert of the year take place online. We had 14 videos to share all from our fabulous students across the Primary and Secondary School. Every video was themed from a movie ranging from Disney to 007!
Maria Outram and Clare Hurrell hosted the event and there were some lovely comments shared with the group showing how supportive and appreciative our pupils and parents are.
Well done to all the participants, a lovely way to end the year with a celebration of the talent on offer at our school.
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey
Tuesday 22nd June saw our Bronze Award pupils embark on their Adventurous Journey. After starting the award back in 2019 and having to delay things due to Covid 19 this was a long overdue and well deserved trip!
The pupils started their hike in Pano Panagia in the Paphos Forest and completed 12KMs before displaying their camp craft skills with cooking, putting up tents and first aid knowledge. All 6 of our pupils did a great job, working together as a team, plotting their route and finding meeting points along the way – they were all a credit to the school and should be very proud of their achievements. Next stop – Silver Award!
Join us for Summer Camp!
TLC Connect
Aphrodite Waterpark as offered TLC Connect Card holders the following:
20% on visitor & resident rates
Season resident TLC Connect rates:
- Adult season pass €75
- Child season pass €45
- Season VIP Family rates (residents only) €195
Family VIP pass is valid for parents up to 3 children under 16 years of age. It is noted that certain documents will be required by TLC connect members upon registration.
Please present your card at the entrance.
