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25 November 2022

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Maths Student of the Week

Delylah 9R - For always persevering in Maths with the most challenging work and for helping others!

Well Done!

Camden School Climate Charter  

Last year, CSG signed the Camden Schools Climate Charter, committing us to taking meaningful action on the climate and biodiversity crises. The first step after signing was to declare a climate emergency, which we did in assembly on the 6 of November, to coincide with COP27.

The next step was to decide which areas of sustainability to focus on as a school community. Because these will come to affect everyone in the school, we felt that it was important to decide this democratically. Main school tutors were asked to show their form the different options, along with what actions may be taken if they were selected. The students were then given two votes, which were tallied by the form tutors and submitted by an online form.

After three weeks, the votes were tallied and the winners are as follows:

Single-use plastics - Significantly reduce the use of single-use plastic with the aim of becoming a single use plastic free school

Re-wilding/biodiversity - Rewild your outdoor spaces for the benefit of increasing biodiversity, clean air, and student well-being. This could include, depending on available space, a forest garden, an orchard, a wildlife meadow, a hedgerow, a vegetable plot, or even a simple window box.

Climate justice - Twin with a school from another part of the world that is already experiencing the effects of the climate crisis. Link to the cultures represented in your school and explore how the climate crisis is affecting people in other parts of the world.

And in a close 4th place:

Energy - Raise awareness about different sources of energy, the associated carbon emissions, and how we can all contribute to reducing our energy consumption.

These are not targets to be addressed by us as individuals but as a whole community. It is only by working together, sharing knowledge, support and resources that we have a chance of tackling the climate crisis. We are hoping to involve not just staff and students, but the entire school community.

Alan Gregan
Science Teacher

Year 10 Art

Our Year 10 Art GCSE students went to Kings Cross to experience drawing on location.

Responding to their theme of 'Old & New' the students used the busy environment to depict the old Kings Cross gas chambers and buildings in contrast with the new development in the area. Despite the cold weather, the students created a series of observational studies in their concertina book to contribute to their coursework. 

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Responding to their theme of 'Old & New' the students used the busy environment to depict the old Kings Cross gas chambers and buildings in contrast with the new development in the area. Despite the cold weather, the students created a series of observational studies in their concertina book to contribute to their coursework. 

Well done to our hardworking students and a massive thank you to the rest of the Art Department!!

Ms F Goldsworthy
Teacher of Art

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Assembly Speaker, 21 November
The Hive Youth Centre

This week’s assembly consisted of four speakers: AJ, Gigi, Krystal and Katrina from The Hive, a health and well-being service for 16-24-year-olds in Camden.

The speakers initially started the assembly by offering services from the Hive. Krystal introduced the Hive as a “one-stop shop model service where everything is accessible in one space”.

Gigi underlined the extensive 1-to-1 mental health services that are flexible and accommodate the “broad umbrella of issues” faced during late adolescence and early adulthood. Their services are available either through referral of a Camden GP or self-referral while registered in a postcode in Camden. Gigi also discussed prospects for employment support, including 1-to-1 work on writing a CV and interview preparation, and connections to other external services such as Spear (a six-week program) and the Catch 22 apprenticeship, which offers the opportunity of a qualification at the end of the program.

AJ then explored the social aspect within The Hive, such as the social hub: a free, optional drop-in service open weekdays from 4 to 7 pm, which offers a “range of free activities”, such as clubs, workshops, the opportunity of trips and a general area open for young people to relax and socialise. Additionally, they offer donation cupboards from Pret and Sainsbury. The donation box can be directly accessed or provided discreetly by staff. AJ likewise discussed how target groups are formed, such as men, women and LGBTQIA+, to have directed discussions on topics and issues and provide chances where speakers can come and discuss matters. The youth board is also available to help run the services and provide feedback, so The Hive can continuously improve the services. 

Crystal afterwards discussed The Hive’s involvement with the C card scheme, which provides free access to condoms. The Hive also gives access to free sexual health advice and services, including a designated nurse.

The second half of the talk centred around mental health, defined as emotional, psychological and social well-being. The speakers emphasised the stigma of mental health, stating that statistics show 90% of people suffering from mental health issues face stigma. The speakers highlighted how everyday scenarios can lead to stress and that all of us can face issues such as anxiety at any point in our lives. Through acted-out performances, they showed how we often mask our feelings, the importance of addressing and listening to our peers and the weight of our words when addressing people. They also highlighted how we should be mindful of our coping mechanisms, and each speaker suggested healthy ways of coping, such as going to the gym, going on walks, self-care and spending time with friends and families.

Overall, it was an informative talk about the great range of facilities available for young people in Camden and a reminder to look after our mental health sufficiently.

Samsam
Senior Prefect

Year 13 Spanish trip to the BFI

Last week, our Year 13 Spanish students attended the study day “Almodóvar on the edge - all about his films” at BFI Southbank.

The day started with an overview of Almodovar’s narrative themes, character archetypes, visual styles and influences, casting, and intertextuality. Our students were actively engaged asking and answering questions in Spanish during the lectures, as they were already familiar with the wide-ranging themes of the filmmaker’s body of work from their Spanish lessons.

The study day provided them with a chance to study key scenes on the big screen and engage in further in-depth textual analysis. The day culminated in a viewing of All About My Mother (1999), a film that catapulted Almodovar on the international scene, won him an Oscar, and holds up as one of the most influential films of the last decades.

Ms Garcia
Head of Spanish

Holiday Activities for Young People

Please click this link to view & register for Camden sports developments next holiday sports events/ scheme dates for young people:

Activities for children and young people - Camden Council

Our Festive Holiday offers start from Mon 19th Dec 2022 with A range of free/ affordable activities starting from age 4yrs +
(Please ensure you have read the age restrictions and details for each offer before booking your child a place)

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