Y9 Trip Cadbury World 24/4/24
As part of the experiences we offer at DVA, this week our Y9 students had the opportunity to visit Cadbury World to see what is on offer as an experience in a bigger city. They had a tour about the history of chocolate and how Dairy Milk is made, they watched tempering of chocolate and then got to taste test their own flavour combination. As part of the tour they enjoyed a short ride where they got to collect cocoa beans and milk as part of a game to then make the chocolate. We ended the day watching a 4D chocolate adventure. Good fun was had by all!
Enrichment Spotlight 26/02/2024
Our Year 8 Netball Team played a tournament in the Doncaster Schools Netball Tournament this week.
The girls won every game meaning they are the overall winners of the tournament.
Scores were:
- Hungerhill 8-1 – WOM Maja
- Ridgewood 7-1 WOM Enja
- Hall cross 4-1 WOM Eagle
- Laurel 6-1 WOM Enja & Maja
They all played their absolute socks off and worked so well as a team! We are very proud of them all!
Enrichment Spotlight 19/02/2024
In Pride Club this week students have looked at steps to be a more inclusive school. They looked at NEU discussion points and reviewed whether the DVA uniform was gendered. They have each decided on 3 points to focus on moving forward and will be writing a paragraph to Mr Brooke about their number 1 choice to implement as part of student voice.
Students from Speak Up enrichment had the best time working with DJ Ian Byatt to explore new skills. We cannot wait for next week!
Enrichment Spotlight 26/01/2024
In Arts Award, students are preparing for the acting festival they will be taking part in in the duologue section. They are having lots of fun completing an improvised paired challenge. We also have three design students looking at lighting, hair and costume.
Students in Speak Up had the exciting opportunity to meet Nessietessimal the amazing animator last week. They talked through different types of animation and did a fun design task linking to creating ideas for basic animation. Students will be working with Nessie over the next few weeks to think about how they can combine art forms of drama with animation to create work they want to ‘speak up’ about.
In Science Club students were having fun with static electricity and trying out the Van de Graaff generator! When the Van de Graaff generator starts charging, it transfers the charge to the person who is touching it. Since the person’s hair follicles are getting charged to the same potential, they try to repel each other. This is why the hair actually stands up.
Our newly formed singing group were working together on harmonies to practice a range of songs they are rehearsing ready for our next performing arts showcase. A beautiful rendition of Mad World to warm up this week.
