Class 11c
Enrichment Activities
Jan – March ’26
Pupils from 11C have been taking part in Mixed Martial Arts activities at FMA Gym in Hunts Cross. Aimed at promoting their Health & Wellbeing, the activities have included a mixture of Striking, Kicking and Grappling skills, as well as some Self Defence. It has been fabulous to see the quick progression of the pupils as they have learned these new skills, as well as putting them into practice on the mat.
Digital Skills – Online Forms and Transactions
March ’26
For their Digital Skills qualification, year 11 pupils have been learning how to assess the risks of completing online forms and making transactions. They practiced identifying secure websites, recognising trustworthy payment methods, and spotting signs of scams or phishing. This helps them protect their personal information and make safer choices when interacting online.
Easter – Egg Decorating
March ’26
11c have been getting creative this end of term with some egg decorating. Pupils experimented with different colours, patterns, materials and styles to make their eggs as bright and unique as possible. Well done 11c!
World Book Day 2026
March ’26
Reading a book and being able to enjoy a story is one of the most satisfying things you can experience. We try to encourage all students to pick a book up and read!
This year we celebrated World Book Day on 5th March with a range of different activities. Students chose a book and staff discussed and encouraged reading for pleasure. Individual staff, across all subjects, created a range of quizzes and tasks.
Maths – Revision
February ’26
Year 11 are currently in revision mode. Lessons are split throughout the week. Some are given to finishing the scheme of work and others are spent reviewing prior knowledge. We are working through a programme which allows pupils to practice a variety of topics through short 30 minute revision bundles. Great preparation year 11, let’s get the momentum going!
English – Writing an Article
January ’26
11c have been studying section B of Paper two. This covers a range of different writing forms, including articles. Students have been able to use a variety of persuasive techniques and give their points of view.
Digital Skills – Layout Conventions
December ’25
Year 11 students have been delving into the principles of professional design, exploring layout conventions and formatting techniques. They have evaluated websites and digital documents, assessing the effective use of white space, visual consistency, and contrast, while identifying design elements that are done successfully. Building on this analysis, pupils will apply these insights to create their own visually compelling documents in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, showcasing a strong understanding of formatting and design standards.
Science – Homeostasis and Response
September ‘ 25
In GCSE Biology we have been learning about the following:
The concept of homeostasis: Why is it essential for survival and the role of control systems.
Negative feedback mechanisms: How sensors, coordination centers, and effectors work together to keep conditions within a narrow range.
Regulation of body temperature: How the body responds to being too hot or too cold.
Control of blood glucose levels: The roles of insulin and glucagon in maintaining balance.
Water balance: How the kidneys regulate water and the importance of hormones like ADH. Human nervous and hormonal systems: How they interact to maintain homeostasis.
Art – Tree of Belonging
July ’25
Pupils at ACE took part in collaborative project to create a sculpture that represents belonging at ACE. Each pupil was able to create a personal design for their handprint before adding it to the tree to create a final collaborative piece.
