FUTURE AT EBC
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investing in new technologies , facilities and training
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Many parents and visitors are surprised to see how much the classroom has changed
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The school also has a well defined strategy for how it sees technology in education . To sum up , Mr Reeves says “ put simply , if the technology helps them learn we ’ ll use it , if it doesn ’ t and it only distracts , then we will not ”.
The other shift has been towards a virtual learning environment called ‘ Fronter ’. The beauty of Fronter is that staff and students can log in from any computer with internet access and work in their own individual areas . This means students can pick up where they left off in the classroom and teachers can post worksheets and give feedback to their classes .
Parents too can look at work their son has been doing online ( through their son ’ s log in ) and see work that has been completed during the lesson time and at home . “ The future for us is to get pupils , teachers and parents more connected , mobile and have access to all the resources technology allows ,” finishes Mr Reeves .
EBC also believes in investing in the physical environment . This year the Science labs are being refurbished as part of EBC ’ s ongoing commitment to providing outstanding facilities . The new labs are simpler and more streamlined , with the practical work being carried out on benches around the walls of the labs , leaving the central tables clear to spread out books etc .
“ Science is a strong department at EBC with many boys choosing to study science subjects at GCSE and A Level ,” says Mr Beneke , Head of Science . “ We hope by bringing the labs up to date we will continue to inspire our young scientists of the twentyfirst century .”
Ultimately however , the biggest investment has to be in the people within the establishment , both staff and students .
“ We aim to equip every young person at the college with the tools they will need to lead happy , successful and hopefully , prosperous lives ,” explains Ms Sheikh , co- Principal . “ This means investing in the buildings to make the classrooms an excellent learning environment , investing in new technology , but most importantly investing in our most valuable commodity , the young people and staff at the college .”
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Food Bank Appeal
EBC is collecting food for the Trussell Trust foodbank which opened in Wandsworth this year . Through an appeal and a tutor group competition , students have already collected over half a tonne of food .
“ Ernest Bevin was the first school to support the Wandsworth Foodbank ,” says Sarah Chapman , Foodbank coordinator . “ Your donations will help many local families in the next few months who are struggling to put food on the table .”
Families in need can be issued with a voucher through local churches ( two members of EBC staff can issue vouchers to local families ) which entitles them to a food package that contains enough food to feed every member of their family for five days .
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Creative Connexions
Art students at EBC are taking part in a research project funded by the European Commission under the guidance of Roehampton University . The two-year project is to encourage young people across Europe to think about their identity in the context of being a citizen of Europe . Miss Gomm , who teaches Year 9 students , says “ The University has been impressed with the work our students are producing , particularly the work superimposing self-portraits onto maps of London .”
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Judo Champions Again !
The judo squad from EBC represented Wandsworth at the London Youth Games held at Crystal Palace on 22 June 2013 . Despite a significantly higher standard of opposition , they took the Boys Judo Team trophy for the fourth year running . The boys won six gold medals , four silver and five bronze medals . Three of the medals were taken by boys who only took up the sport this year , which is a testament to the exceptional commitment and work ethic they have put in .
THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE ; 5 A * -C RESULTS CONSISTENTLY ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE