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Welcome to the?CATS Global Schools?(CGS) Round-Up with updates from our schools and news you may have missed.?
OPINION: A levels – The impact of the proposed changes
Last week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the radical reform of A levels at the Conservative Party Conference. Although it is expected to take a decade to introduce, the baccalaureate-style qualification will combine the best of A-levels and vocational T-levels into a single new qualification called the Advanced British Standard. It will allow 16–19-year-olds to study five subjects. Craig Wilson , Managing Director - Schools, shares his thoughts on the impact of the proposed changes. < READ MORE >
Education Philosophy Captures Teaching & Learning Approach
As part of our strategy to create a global family of schools recognised for educational excellence, we've published our realigned education philosophy. It captures our teaching and learning approach and is centred around investment in five key areas: students, teachers, curriculum (what to teach), pedagogy (how to teach), and boarding.
Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) wins gold for its Environmental Education Programme
This week, Bournemouth Collegiate School jointly scooped the Green Award for Environmental Achievement at the Independent Schools of the Year 2023 ceremony. This award celebrates BCS's pioneering three-pronged Environmental Education programme, designed to inspire pupils to love nature and care for their local environment.
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New outdoor facilities for pre-prep pupils at St Michael's School
St. Michael's School, Llanelli has recently transformed its outdoor pre-prep play area. It now offers a designated toy town road for pupils to use bikes and scooters, a mud kitchen, and new gardening equipment, all of which will be integrated into the curriculum.
MUGA - a game changer for The Worthgate School
A new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) is the latest development at The Worthgate School , which is described as a "game-changer for the community" by Principal Ian Gross.
Celebrating Black History Month UK
We're celebrating Black History Month in the UK this October. This year's theme is the pioneering black women who have blazed a trail throughout history. CGS is marking the month-long event by sharing news, information, and resources via its dedicated Black History Hub and holding events to raise awareness. Marilyn Gentle-Walsh, CATS Global School's Diversity Lead, comments:
"In 2020, CGS made a commitment to promote inclusion and opportunities for the black community. As educators, we are positioned to promote self-education while celebrating the achievements of our staff and past and present icons of the black community. Providing easy access to resources is a way to empower staff and students throughout the academic year – after all, you cannot teach what you didn't learn."