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30/09/24

Once again, Barton Manor students have raised a large sum of money for local homeless charity, . To see what students did, visit: https://t.co/kjG2l7Cyru pic.twitter.com/3w1woR9bjv

10/09/24

Looking for a school for entry into Year 7 in September 2025? Visit Barton Manor School this October: https://t.co/RuEhuSD69T pic.twitter.com/kMnOXVu7EW

25/06/24

Inspiring students to learn languages through football - find out what Barton Manor School organised for their students recently: www. https://t.co/qR5jZb0l8F pic.twitter.com/qlA3UpwnCV

06/06/24

Sign up now to exhibit at the Careers Event at Barton Court Grammar School. For more information and to book your place, email careers.org pic.twitter.com/a0VIGzkvF3

22/05/24

On Saturday 4 May 2024, Barton Court Grammar School hosted the East Kent Megafinal, the largest post-COVID chess tournament, adult or junior, in East Kent. Learn more about the event and the School: Latest News - Barton Court Grammar School pic.twitter.com/DuDAWLvCqS

21/05/24

On 4 May, Barton Court hosted the largest post-COVID chess tournament, adult or junior, in East Kent... the Kent Megafinal. Read more at https://t.co/FAuqGA9ULb pic.twitter.com/sTW2cQb9cU

20/05/24

All students have had an assembly from Porchlight in preparation for our big charity event 'The Big Sleep Out' in July. Find out more: The Big Sleep Out 2024 is not too far away! - Latest News - Barton Manor School pic.twitter.com/s20aw5oBBM

10/05/24

We are delighted to be awarded which recognises the value we place on music both within the curriculum and through extra curricular activities & events. Read more: https://t.co/e3CONi0seX pic.twitter.com/0K3i4CVdUi

09/05/24

Late in March, students enjoyed our latest careers fair. Thank you to the local businesses and course providers for coming along to inspire our students. Read about the event at: https://t.co/iwM8THLmcg pic.twitter.com/hBharkKDgJ

15/04/24

Pupils and staff at Barton Manor School have embarked on an exciting journey to gain a prestigious Artsmark Award. Find out more at: https://t.co/YVlKntXx2K pic.twitter.com/kbQdnKLsPH

15/04/24

Our fantastic school is recruiting more admin staff... have a look and see if something grabs your interest! https://t.co/ln46vkR4rO pic.twitter.com/VLtyJdBm1F

06/03/24

Y8 Students at BMS will also be attending... pic.twitter.com/s1qtZqOqDH

08/12/23

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06/12/23

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30/11/23

We've recently begun a partnership with to provide students with greater access to the world of Performing Arts. For more information on the range of backstage and front of stage courses they run, have a look at https://t.co/NGhWv0yLmg pic.twitter.com/Cul3Q4F6bx

29/11/23

We are looking for a great DT Technician who wants to join our school and assist in a very supportive department. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in this role, please click the link below:https://t.co/uZSmrKkhcc

27/11/23

All students in Years 7 & 8 took part in an Anti-bullying Assembly by the local Police. They learnt about the laws, different types of bullying and the effects that bullying can have on others. pic.twitter.com/gRfmY1FubZ

22/11/23

We want to make a difference to the homeless of Canterbury. We are in urgent need of some festive treats for our Porchlight Christmas Gift Box Appeal. Please see our website for ideas of what can be donated by 1 Dec. We need time to wrap and deliver! Thank you. pic.twitter.com/0F3BJyVEJp

20/11/23

Another group of Y8 students visited last week to see the Crown Jewels, visit the White Tower and see Traitors Gate. They also attended a Protest and Rebellion workshop which they loved! pic.twitter.com/hWaSsycDpI

17/11/23

Our Bake Sale for Children in Need raised £215.30 which is amazing from just two year groups at BMS. pic.twitter.com/YGbFidaUgP

17/11/23

There's a real & growing concern re how many young people share inappropriate images online, leading to potential exploitation, blackmail & harm from a young age & leaving a lasting digital footprint. If you share it, you're involved. Speak to the DSL team if you've concerns. pic.twitter.com/F50JEb0XsB

17/11/23

Keeping Children Safe Online - a great poster for parents to share with their children. pic.twitter.com/ZkzIp0CV8p

16/11/23

Some Year 8 students at Barton Manor were pleased to head over to Barton Court and watch talks from the BBC Bitesize Careers roadshow last week. Students learned about a wide variety of career pathways in fashion, TV production and academia. pic.twitter.com/0UcgP0YKXh

14/11/23

We are proud of our students, Moree, Shafin & Laila for putting themselves forward as advocates for the young people of Canterbury in the elections. If you are aged between 11-18 please show your support by voting online at https://t.co/9HB0aUPA2T by Friday 17 November pic.twitter.com/mahHbLdd05

10/11/23

Students in Art made a poppy dress to commemorate Remembrance pic.twitter.com/NzB7xLLHBq

Literacy

At Barton Manor School, literacy is embedded across all aspects of the curriculum and in every subject. The triangulated approach to improving literacy aims to ensure that students can read, write and communicate effectively, and accurately in a range of forms and about a wide variety of topics. Our intention is that every student will leave with the skills and knowledge that they need to enable them to continue their academic or vocational education as effective thinkers and communicators.

Literacy: A Triangulated Approach

1. Quality First Teaching: Disciplinary literacy

2. Encouraging reading, writing and speaking for pleasure

3. Student specific intervention


WOW words of the week!

Each week, students will be introduced to a new word via their tutor groups.

These are words that have been chosen to support them with expanding their vocabulary and they will be rewarded in school for using them correctly.

Please discuss this word with them each week and reward their usage at home!

The WOW! Word for this week is:

Wow word week6

 

Strategy 1: Disciplinary Literacy and the Use of Academic Texts

Disciplinary literacy recognises that literacy skills are both general and subject specific; it asks students to think critically and consider the academic context of their communication, supporting them to read, write and speak like the experts: scientists, historians, mathematicians etc.

Teachers are accountable for supporting the literacy of students by:

• Explicitly teaching of reading skills such as chunking and skimming/scanning, modelling annotation, using guided questions to aid comprehension, and supporting students to evaluate and summarise information effectively

• Using high-quality academic texts to aid reading proficiency, as models for academic writing and to help students understand the conventions, style and tone of a range of texts

• Supporting students’ understanding of academic texts by explicitly teaching and modelling subject specific reading, writing and oracy skills (e.g. Use of the passive third-person to write about experiments in science, use of balanced debate and summary of key ideas in history)

• Using reciprocal reading approaches to support students’ independent reading skills (examples and models below)

• Explicitly teaching T2 and T3 vocabulary and spelling, which should be embedded through the use of knowledge organisers, re-call tasks and homework, as well as weekly WOW which should be encouraged and promoted in lessons and explored in tutor

• Using the literacy marking and feedback policy across all subject areas to ensure a consistent approach to feedback, correction and improvement

• Using reading age data to inform planning and to ensure reading material is effectively differentiated or adapted so that it is suitable for the students’ reading ages

• Supporting extended writing and addressing common misconceptions using subject-specific literacy mats, when appropriate

Strategy 2: Reading and Writing for Pleasure

• In English lessons, ‘class book clubs’ will be used to promote reading for pleasure and discussion about reading

• Form Tutors will be responsible for the promotion and management of the form ‘Padlet’ where students post about what they are reading and make recommendations to each other, and facilitating other disciplinary reading and speaking activities

• World Book Day and other annual/school specific events will be used to raise the profile of reading. Teachers are responsible for the promotion of these events and to support where appropriate.

• Teachers should actively model reading for pleasure and to speak positively about what they’re reading to students

• Students will complete reading logs to help them celebrate what they are reading and to allow teachers to support independent reading. These will be overseen by English teachers and Form Tutors

• School writing challenges and competitions will be used to encourage writing for pleasure; teachers are responsible for promoting and talking positively about these to students.

Whole-school debating topics/challenges in form time and extracurricular events will be used to encourage speaking for pleasure; teachers are responsible for promoting and talking positively about these to students, as well as participating where appropriate

Strategy 3: Student Specific Intervention

• All students will sit the NGRT reading test and the calculated reading age will be added to Bromcom to ensure all teachers and TAs have access to relevant data

• Students with the lowest reading ages will have KS2 reading and, where appropriate, phonics intervention through their English lessons, literacy lessons and form time

• All teachers will explicitly pre-teach T2 and T3 vocabulary, checking these students’ understanding first and providing additional support where needed

• Some students identified may be offered 1:1 reading intervention with teachers and TAs to help build confidence and identify/tackle barriers to reading

• Some students identified may benefit from a specially adapted Year 7 English curriculum to embed KS2 knowledge and skills. This will be actioned only with the support of the Executive Headteacher.

• For phonics intervention, teachers or TAs will use activities and guidance from the Sounds Write programme of study

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