http://www.burleigh.org.uk/ Burleigh Community College Loughborough - News Feed en Burleigh Community College http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/55 Burleigh Community College recently received a visit from two outstanding former students, David and Tom Sutherland. David was this year’s recipient of the Margaret Ince Award for Excellence, a trophy which was also won by his brother in his final year at the College. The brothers have a remarkable record; both having achieved 6 A grades at A level at Burleigh with results that put them amongst... [more] Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/53 For more information please click here  SKATING FESTIVAL           Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/51 Burleigh Achieves Best Ever Exam Results Burleigh Community College is soon to host its open morning on 29th September and open evening on 2nd October  The College is keen to share information about its recent successes together with examples of what is available for current and future students. "The College is particularly proud of its achievements over the past two years" Executive Principal,... [more] Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/54 As part of the British Council Asian Dialogues Project, a group of students from Burleigh Community College , Garendon and Limehurst High Schools and De Lisle Catholic School gathered together in Burleigh’s well equipped Learning Resource Centre to talk live via webcam with fellow students at a school in Bintulu in Sarawak , Malaysia .      The aim of the project isto... [more] Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/52 The annual Basketball Camp at Burleigh Community College, which took place in August, was once again a resounding success. This year, Burleigh’s association with Leicester Riders saw several BBL players including John Smith, La Taryl Williams, Mike New, Rodderick Wellington and Barry Lamble assisted by Mike Peake, Mark Jarram and Callum Cracknell deliver top class coaching to over 70 boys and... [more] Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/50 Burleigh Receives International Schools Award Good news was waiting for students of Burleigh Community College at the start of term; the College has been awarded the Full International Schools Award. The hub of its international linking work has been through its Dreams and Teams sports leadership project with schools in Nigeria. Along with local High Schools, the College is just embarking on an... [more] Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/49 On Monday 8th September the Governing body at Burleigh Community College held a Special meeting to formally consider whether to move forward with Trust Status.   The Governing body voted unanimously to go ahead and publish formal proposals to become a Trust School .   Andy Martin,   Chair of Governors, stated ‘This is a significant step towards the Loughborough... [more] Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/48 Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders in partnership with Burleigh Community College in Loughborough proudly announced the launch of the Burleigh Riders Basketball Academy in September. The Academy will be headed by LaTaryl Williams, who has also been signed to the Riders  for the forthcoming season.  "This is a fantastic development for the club and for all budding basketball players in Leicester... [more] Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/45 Students at Burleigh Community College received their GCSE results this morning and their hard work has been rewarded with the best higher level pass rates the College has ever seen. In 2007 the College’s higher level pass rate of 57% saw it recognised as the most improved in the country. This year the upward trend continued as 60% of students attained 5 or more GCSE passes at the higher grades... [more] Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/44 Formal consultation on Trust status has now finished and the Governing body has reviewed the outcomes.   From the consultation it is recognised that there are considerable gains to be made by becoming a Trust School . But there are perceived concerns from the College staff regarding the necessity to become a Foundation School . The Governors will now look to address these and take regard of ... [more] Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/43 Burleigh Community College’s Library Manager Sheila Holland attended the RNIB college for the 5th Annual Partnerships for Employment Award where she was presented with an award for the part Burleigh Learning Resource centre played in the provision of work placement facilities for an RNIB Collegestudent during the past year.   Sheila said “that by providing a placement for RNIB Collegestudents,... [more] Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/42 BurleighCommunity College ’s U16 boys represented Leicestershire and Rutland County FA in this years Umbro sponsored FA National Youth Futsal Championships, at the National Institute for Sport in Sheffield . Futsal is an indoor, 5 aside version of Football.   In the qualifying group stages, the boys were inspired playing on the main pitch in the centre of the Indoor Athletics track flanked by... [more] Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/41 Loughborough MP Andy Reed visited Burleigh Community College on Friday 20th June to meet students, the Principal and the Chair of Governors During the morning session the local MP had the opportunity to address the whole of year 12 and to meet a smaller group of students to listen to their views. He also had the chance to visit an Art and Textile exhibition of A level work and look at some of the... [more] Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/40                                                                                                                            Click on the following for:-     Full Summer Activities Programme     Enrolment Form     Health Awareness Form Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/38 Its great news for Sport in Loughborough again! Limehurst High School and Garendon High School have both successfully achieved Specialist Sports School Status. This means that they, together with Burleigh Community College will now deliver a series of programmes and courses in Sport and to all students and pupils in their schools This is an enormous opportunity for the two High Schools.... [more] Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/39 Students at Burleigh Commnity College have recently returned from a mission at the Challenger Learning Centre at the National Space Centre in Leicester . Imagine consoles instead of desks; computers instead of whiteboards; and databases instead of libraries. Students become scientists and engineers, and their lessons become missions. Their classroom? The Challenger Learning Centre. Students were... [more] Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/37 Students from Burleigh Community College won first place in the annual Excellence in Enterprise Awards which are organised by Leicestershire Education Business Company. Students were awarded first place in the Army Team held at St. Georges Barracks, Near Oakham. Students had to tackle a series of agility and initiative tests set by the Army. The team included Conor Barker, Conor Morley, Samantha... [more] Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/36 Burleigh Community College held its annual Achievement Afternoon on Friday 16th May. Students, staff and governors gathered in the Sports Centre to celebrate the many successes enjoyed by students over the last year. The winners of the two most prestigious awards were Abigail Cave and Sam Craggs. Abigail was voted Student of the Year for Year 11 for her excellent attitude and approach to her... [more] Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/33 On Wednesday 28 May 2008,  Burleigh Community College along with the LeicesterHERday     trust charity is holding a Fit & Fun Day at the College inviting female  residents of Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire to change their lifestyle, become fit, understand about     healthy eating, work life balance and participate in a variety of activities related to the        ... [more] Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/32 Burleigh Community College continues to work with its group of potential partners to gain Trust Status.   In January Burleigh was given the go ahead by the Department for Children, Schools and families (the DCSF) to explore the possibility of achieving this excellent opportunity.   The College has made links with Loughborough University, William Davis, Astra Zeneca, Leicestershire PCT, the... [more] Thu, 08 May 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/31 ORANGUTANS, SNAKES AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT   It is not often that unusual opportunities surface, but this year I was asked by the British Council if I would like to visit Sarawak on the Island of Borneo in Malaysia in March 2008.  After about 5 seconds of thinking time the answer was a definite ‘yes’! The purpose of the visit was to represent a group of Leicestershire Headteachers in an... [more] Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/30 Burleigh Community College’s Boarding provision is very close to being ‘Outstanding’! These are the findings of the recent OFSTED inspection that has taken place at Field House, the home of Burleigh Boarding, in Loughborough. Whilst the overall quality rating was ‘Good’ a considerable number of aspects were judged in the highest category of ‘Outstanding’. These areas included staying safe,... [more] Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/29 Start something new this Summer.   If you are looking for an adult class this Summer why not try one of course listed in this advert? Spaces are still available on a wide variety of our courses. We have courses to improve your health and fitness including Yoga, Tai-Chi (including a Saturday taster session), Pilates, Men’s Fitness, Aerobics and dance classes such as Modern, , Musical Groove, Hip... [more] Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/28 A group of students from Burleigh Community College have spent the day at an all female prison to learn about the stark  realities of prison life. The group of 12 girls, aged between 14 and 16, went to HMP Morton Hall in Lincolnshire to meet prisoners and staff to hear their life experiences.  The trip was planned to show the students the consequences of making the wrong... [more] Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.burleigh.org.uk/news/27 Local Business volunteers visited Burleigh Community College on 21st and 22nd of February to interview all students in Year 11.Over 350 students were interviewed individually by 30 Business Volunteers.  This event provided an excellent opportunity for students to experience a formal practice interview with an outsider from the world of work.  This event was organised in conjunction... [more] Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:30:00 GMT