Dartmoor Prison Visit
Year 13 law students recently visited Dartmoor Prison to find out more about this aspect of the criminal justice system. Having previously visited magistrates and Crown Court, they discovered what happens to convicted defendants once the judge says ‘Take them down’. Life for the newly convicted was graphically described for students by prison staff, who gave a clear picture of the difficulties and opportunities available to prisoners. Staff from the health care unit explained that many of the inmates arrive with mental health problems: and there are serious anger management issues to be addressed. The fact that the prison population is aging leads to further challenges for staff, with some prisoners suffering from dementia and some long term inmates so institutionalised they would find life outside almost impossible. Students came away with a much clearer picture of life inside Dartmoor, and were very grateful to all the staff who gave up their time to speak to us.
Piano Grading
Congratulations to Jane Phelpstead and pupils for fantastic music exam results.
All exams were taken on Piano.
- Jane Phelpstead – Tutor
- Elise Williams – Grade 2 Distinction
- Charlotte Davis – Grade 2 Distinction
- Laura Meredith – Grade 4 Merit
- Lily Walke – Grade 3 Merit
- Martha Peach – Grade 4 Merit
Some of these pupils are currently awaiting results for grades taken more recently.
Martha Peach recently passed her grade 8 recorder exam – This is taught outside of College but deserves massive recognition!
Joe Lambert
Year 8 Favelas
Year 8 Geographers had 4 weeks to research, construct and write a report on a Favela, a Brazilian Shanty town, to mirror the topic of study this half term Brazil.
As well as model they had to present their report on life in a shanty as well as how they managed to construct their models.
The models were simply incredible, unique, with hours of design and construction and sometimes edible! I was quite simply amazed at the level of effort put in by students (with parents and grandparents assistance).
Mrs Froud
