Welcome to Magnus Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Developing people of good character who achieve excellence and make a positive contribution to their communities Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School – Ofsted 2019 • “The principal is uncompromising in her ambition for pupils”. • “She has helped the school overcome a culture of low ambition, which slowed improvements. In its place, the principal has encouraged the highest aspirations for all pupils”. • “She has also ensured that poor behaviour is no longer tolerated. Pupils’ outcomes have improved because of these high expectations”. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
The Sixth Form is Good • “Teaching, learning and assessment are consistently effective in the sixth form. Students make strong progress studying A- level and applied courses”. • “Students’ attainment has improved and was above the national average in 2018”. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School • “Teachers have excellent subject knowledge”. • “Their enthusiasm has a positive impact on pupils’ learning”. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School • “Leaders have developed an innovative curriculum. This supports many pupils to achieve their potential”. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Curriculum Magnus offers a broad curriculum • In addition to English, maths and science, students study IT, art, music, technology, history, geography, and a foreign language until the end of Year 9. Our school day includes a period 6 • Period 6 gives students the opportunity to try new things, challenge ourselves and have fun. • It allows us to build in extra time for the arts. • It provides time for academic support through prep lessons. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School • “All pupils take part in enrichment activities, designed to develop their cultural awareness. Recent improvements in the curriculum, mean that pupils no longer study a narrow range of subjects in Year 9”. • We provide students with unique opportunities, such as rowing. Magnus is the only school in the area to have rowing on our school curriculum. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Enrichment • Example Y7 Enrichment choices Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Nature Club Year 7 Reading Group Foundation Learning Year 7 Beginners German Conspiracy Club Year 7 Film Club Writing Club Y7 Crosswords, Suduko & Wordsearches Knit & Natter Year 7 Boys Football Curriculum Curriculum Whole Swing Band Year 7 Girls Football Club Lessons Lessons School Y7 Girls Netball Team Year 7 Chess Club Academic Academic Assembly Y7 Karate Year 7 First Aid Prep Prep Dance School Show Y7 Friendship Group Rock Challenge Chess Club Choir Y7 Boys Rugby Team Concert band Academic support Academic support Community Excellence Excellence Character/Excellence Character / Excellence Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Duke of Edinburgh We are a licensed DofE Centre. Students are invited to start this in Year 9. DofE can be an enrichment choice. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Subsidised Music Tuition Free music tuition is available to GCSE and A level students. The Magnus Foundation Trust also subsidise music tuition for other year groups. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School • “There are excellent relationships between pupils and teachers, which support pupils’ learning well”. • “Teachers and pupils are mutually respectful”. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Character - Reward Scheme • An iChoose Gold is awarded in every lesson to a student who excels. • Every half term we have the iChoose draw where there is a chance to win big prizes. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Simple Behaviour System • Our simple and effective behaviour system quickly addresses any disruption in lessons. – Verbal warning = -10 iChoose points. – Yellow card = -15 iChoose points + 30 min detention. – Red card = -20 iChoose points + day in isolation. • Conduct cards – Conduct cards promote positive behaviour around the academy. – Each card has space for: • 5 positive comments = +25 iChoose and positive text home. • 5 negative comments = -25 iChoose and 30 min detention – Whichever gets filled first determines the outcome. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Character - Restorative Justice • Restorative Juctice is a key underpinning element of our behaviour system. • We want to work with you to develop people of good character • Restorative justice support this through: – Clear accountability for actions. – Student and teacher have space to reflect on the incident. – Restores the relationship before returning to lessons. – Positive planning to prevent it happening again. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
This is a Good School “Pupils enjoy school. They are self-confident in social situations. Inspectors noted that pupils were well- mannered, welcoming to visitors and keen to help”. Year 9 students in our Cadets go flying with the RAF! Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
Why Choose Magnus? • Happy, calm and purposeful school. • Great lessons with excellent teachers. • Caring and dedicated pastoral support. • A wide range of enrichment opportunities outside of lessons. • Improving student outcomes. • Free bus collects from local surrounding areas for year 7 students. • Free/subsidised music tuition. Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
You Decide The best way to see our school is when it is full of students. “Come and visit any time of any day and someone will show you around!” Alternatively: • Contact the school to book a tour. • Follow us on social media www.facebook.com/Magnuscofe @magnuscofe #Magnusmeansmore #Thinkyouknowmagnus Determination - Integrity - Ambition - Humility - Compassion
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