Camborne Science and International Academy
 | |
| Motto | Learning to be extraordinary |
|---|---|
| Established | 1956 |
| Type | Academy |
| Principal[1] | Ian H Kenworthy |
| Vice Principals |
Mark Fenlon Emma Haase Nat Parnell |
| Chair of Governors | Roger Penwarden |
| Location |
Cranberry Road Camborne Cornwall TR14 7PP England Coordinates: 50°12′49″N 5°18′36″W / 50.213682°N 5.309867°W |
| DfE number | ???/4158 |
| DfE URN | 136524 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 1,267 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Colours |
Maroon Black |
| Publication | Community News |
| Website |
www |
Camborne Science and International Academy (formally Camborne Science & Community College) is an academy school and sixth form in Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK. The school teaches 1,267 11- to 18-year-olds.
School
When the school opened on 18 April 1956 it was known as Treswithian Secondary Modern and was equipped for the use of 508 pupils.[2] It expanded to become Camborne School and Community College at the introduction of the Comprehensive school system, absorbing the disestablished Camborne Grammar School. In 2003 it gained specialist status as a Science College, and the name again changed to reflect this. In April 2011 the school attained academy status, and on 1 September 2011 the school was renamed as Camborne Science and International Academy. Since then, the school has been extended with a £3.2 million Design Technology block, incorporating the Design Technology, Food Technology and Graphical Drawing subjects, and those related to them. As well as this, there has been a full refurbishment of the school’s main canteen, toilet facilities and of the Sixth Form area.
Along with Redruth School and Helston School, Camborne is part of the Kerrier School Partnership,[3] providing cross-institutional learning opportunities and the sharing of some staff and resources to benefit students at both.
The school also holds links with Cornwall College and the Duchy College, providing educational opportunities on vocational subjects to Key Stage 4 students and those participating in their 'GOLD' programme.[4]
Former Deputy Headteacher, Bill Marshall is now the headteacher of Humphry Davy School in Penzance.
According to government figures, the school is 'Broadly Average' in the progress made by students from ages 11 to 16.[5]
In the 2008 Ofsted inspection, the report concluded the school to be 'Good with outstanding features'.[6]
It was announced by the government in March 2010 that the Cornwall Council, the school's Local Authority had secured £69m funding, a portion of which is rumoured to be used to rebuilt the school on the current site of one of their sports' fields,[7] although the funding was to have been made under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme which was later cut back.[8]
Location
Although Camborne School is located within a ten-minute walk of the main town, it has two main fields and an athletics track. It shares a boundary with Camborne RFC, home to the town Rugby team, as well as - until 2010 - the Cornish Pirates.
Achievements
The school maintains good relations with schools in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Canada and China, affording students the opportunity to take part in exchange trips. The school also involves itself actively in the International Students Science Fair, for which it has been commended.
Drama
In 2007, an ensemble of students performed a 30-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello as part of the annual Shakespeare Schools Festival in February of that year. Their performance was widely acclaimed by the local organisers for both the quality of the acting, and the adaptation techniques of resetting the play during a modern gangland situation.
Students from Years 8-10 participated in Darke Visions, a tribute to local playwright Nick Darke in January 2010, performing an improvised piece written by a Sixth Form student, at the Hall for Cornwall alongside contributions from other secondary schools from across the county.
Uniform
The school has a strict uniform code which is limited to an all-black blazer, black v-neck jumper, white shirt, school tie, trousers or a skirt and all black shoes(leather or leather look). A competition to design the logo and tie was held during April and May 2009, with proceeds from entries being donated to Children's hospice south west's Precious Lives Appeal, the school's charity of choice. As part of their work as a Community School, this competition was opened up to staff, students, parents and carers, and any other member of the local area who showed an active interest in the well-being of the town.
Student leadership
The school operates two separate Student Leadership Team systems, one for the VIth Form exclusively (The VIth Form Committee), and a Student Voice, representing the school as a whole. The two work together in many aspects of their duties that crossover between the Sixth Form and main school.
The VIth Form committee is led by a team of four students, all of which gain membership of the 'Student Voice'.
The 'Student Voice' is led by the student body, with an elected Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.
Each Form Group elects two representatives, one of each gender. They then represent their form on a Year Council. Each Year Council in turn votes in two representatives for the Whole School Council, or the 'Student Voice'.
Full councils meet on a fortnightly basis and discuss a range of subjects from the uniform to use of the school budget. They also hold representation on various local bodies such as the Cornwall Youth Forum and the CPR Regeneration Forum. To date two students have been members of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament, representing the West Cornwall constituency.
Notable former pupils
- Brendon James, drummer of Thirteen Senses
- Josh Matavesi, rugby player, Exeter Chiefs and Fiji national rugby union team
- Joanna Thomas, IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Tom Welham, lead guitarist of Thirteen Senses
References
- ↑ http://cambornescience.co.uk/docs/1_septcommunitynews09.pdf
- ↑ Headmaster's Log Book (1956-57), held within the school library
- ↑ "Redruth School Sixth Form information".
- ↑ "Camborne Science & Community College GOLD Department".
- ↑ "Direct.gov information".
- ↑ "School Ofsted Report" (PDF).
- ↑ "BBC News — Schools in Cornwall share £69m for rebuilding". 9 March 2010.
- ↑ "£230m Westcountry school rebuild plans put on hold in budget freeze".