Lunchtime and After School Classes
To view the classes currently available please see below.
ICT for Years 10 and 11 Week commencing 21st September 2009
IT Rooms 1 and 2
Tuesday at 1300 hours
Wednesday at 1300 hours
Thursday at 1300 hours
GCSE and A level Art and Photography Students commencing 23 September 2009
Art Room
Wednesday 4.00-4.45pm
Friday 4.00-4.45pm
Parents' Maths Class
Last year several parents and I attended Mrs Sherwood's maths class. The concept was to learn the strategies of modern mathematics to help the children - little did I realize I would be the one receiving help!
The classes were well attended, informative and friendly, meeting once-twice a term. I found it encouraging meeting other parents who wanted to help their children as much as I wanted to help mine.
Mrs Sherwood's explanations were simple to understand and fun to learn so when she asked whether any parents would be interested in attending a maths class for parents, I decided to take up the opportunity.
At present, the class consists of three parents who meet informally once a fortnight, and work through GCSE papers. Our aim is to take our GCSE in November. I love Mrs Sherwood's teaching methods; she understands why pupils both young and old struggle with mathematics, her explanations are encouraging and never patronizing unlike many maths tutors I have known. She makes the lessons fun - I never realized maths could be fun and she gives me something my school maths teachers never gave me - a belief and confidence that I can pass the dreaded exam.
I love attending the lessons and it's not just for the fantastic cakes and excellent teaching but also the support I receive from my fellow students.
I can't thank Mrs Sherwood enough for the time and dedication she has put into this project. I just hope we all pass and will make her proud.
I have to say she is a teacher who has a special gifting - the ability to teach maths and make it fun - a very rare quality indeed!
Sharon Penfold
Parent
