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As a school we recognise the importance of investing in the future : whether it is investing in the young people within our establishment , our staff , resources or our facilities . The Science Labs have been in line for a refurbishment for some time now and we are pleased that this project will be completed in time for the new academic year 2013-14 .
We have also been steadily investing in new technology that can be shown to have a positive impact on the education we provide . This has included the introduction of iPads , E- readers , Smart TVs , laptops and Fronter , our virtual learning environment . To find out more read the article on pages two and three .
It is always interesting to chat to individual students around the college ; every student we talk to seems to have different interests both in and out of the classroom . To read about some of our students ’ favourite lessons and hobbies see pages four and five . We are also pleased to have Mr Sullivan ’ s guide to tying a tie on page five , which may be of particular interest to new students joining us this year .
You may also be interested to read on pages six and seven about the learning that goes on beyond the classroom , including the highly successful Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme .
Finally we are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents and their sons to our Open Events in September and October . All the details of these events can be found on the back cover . We hope to see you at EBC soon .
Mike Chivers and Rukhsana Sheikh , Principals
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Equipping young people for the next stage of life by
E rnest Bevin College understands the importance of investing in the future . First and foremost the young people who study at the school are ‘ The Future ’ – young men and women who will leave the college as young adults adequately equipped for the next stage of their life .
“ The whole ethos of the school is built around creating an environment where young people can fulfil their potential ,” explains Mr Chivers , co-Principal . “ From free music lessons to specialist sports coaching , the aim is to remove barriers and ensure every student is on an equal footing when it comes to their education .”
Central to achieving this goal is an investment in the teaching and learning that goes on within the college . Staff share ideas and attend training sessions to ensure that everyone keeps up to date with best practice .
Aside from investing in people , EBC is also fully committed to investing in resources and the learning environment . One area that is a current hot topic of debate in educational circles is whether investment in new technologies is beneficial to students .
“ It ’ s not about buying new technology for the sake of having the latest gadgets in school ,” explains Mr Reeves , Head of New Technologies at EBC ( pictured above ). “ It is about buying into appropriate technology that will enhance the teaching and learning at the college ; for example we have just invested in 100 electronic readers , as the research shows boys who traditionally might be reluctant to pick up a book will read a book on an e-reader .”
Many parents and visitors are surprised to see how much the classroom has changed since they were at school . Gone are the traditional blackboards , long since replaced by interactive white boards or SMART TVs and laptops . Several of the classrooms at EBC also have a full suite of computers .
Mr Reeves continues : “ You do not have to teach from the front now ; my iPad works wirelessly and I can be completely mobile in my classroom , not only to help my pupils one-on-one , but also control what is being presented at the front . I can annotate information , run short clips and take pictures of excellent work to show the rest of the class . This is to name but a few , the list is endless ”.
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