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As you may be aware, JCQ instructed examination boards to revise their specifications for GCSE and A-Level subjects for the June 2021 Examination Series.
We have updated our Options Booklets with details of these changes. Please note that not all specifications have been changed and this has also been highlighted. We are advising all students to familiarise themselves with this information. Teachers will be discussing these changes with students in lessons.
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Gibraltar went into lockdown on 20th March. Official lessons did not take place for Year 12 students from this day, up until 16th June. In this time, work was posted for students online, via our online platform. The school followed the guidelines issued by the Department of Education, which aimed to ensure that students who did not have access to adequate resources at home, or students who did not have a positive working environment at home, were not disadvantaged.
Internal assessments had to be cancelled for the period of 12 weeks while students were not attending lessons. This has led to limited data on which predicted grades are based, in comparison to other years. Dear Parents,
A second positive case of COVID-19 has been identified within our school community. There is no identified epidemiological link between this positive case and the first case. The Contact Tracing team have been liaising with school staff and the Department of Education and have contacted all students/parents and relevant staff who are required to self isolate. Only individuals who have been deemed to have been in close contact with the positive case will be instructed to self isolate. Close contact is defined as close proximity within an enclosed area for a period of time longer than 15 minutes. If the Contact Tracing Bureau does not contact you, there is no need for you to self-isolate. If the Contact Tracing Bureau does not contact you, you should continue attending school as usual. Siblings and close contacts of students who have been asked to self-isolate should attend school as normal unless otherwise advised by the Contact Tracing Bureau. Students are reminded that they should not attend school if they have COVID symptoms. They should stay at home, self-isolate and call 111. Individuals who have specific concerns arising from any of this information are asked to contact the Head teacher, Mr Tavares. Morning All,
A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified within our school community. The Contact Tracing team have been liaising with school staff and the Department of Education and have interviewed all teachers and students who were potentially close contacts of the individual who tested positive. All students and relevant staff who are required to self-isolate have already been provided with advice from the Contact Tracing Bureau. Only individuals who are deemed to have been in close contact with the positive cases will be instructed to self isolate. Close contact is defined as close proximity within an enclosed area for a period of time longer than 15 minutes. If the Contact Tracing Bureau does not contact you, there is no need for you to self-isolate. If the Contact Tracing Bureau has not contacted you, you should continue attending school as usual. If you have COVID symptoms you should not attend school. You should stay at home, self-isolate and call 111. Siblings or close contacts of students who have been asked to self-isolate should attend school as normal unless otherwise advised by the Contact Tracing Bureau. Individuals who have specific concerns arising from any of this information are asked to email mtavares@baysideschoolgibraltar.gi  A group of Bayside students have been working on a stem project, led by Ms Lucas and Mrs Sarantos-Billups, and have successfully completed their Crest Bronze Award.
Accessing clean water is a problem in many parts of the world. Their task involved designing their own effective filtration system. The students dedicated a total of 15 hours during their lunchtimes to achieve their goals. Bayside School was awarded the Cyber School of the Year 2020 in the National Cybersecurity Awards on Wednesday evening. We were shortlisted along with another three schools from the UK.
Our nomination was based on our successes in the Cybercenturion competition over the past five years, along with our efforts to close the gender gap, our work with children who are on the autistic spectrum and the rolling out of the first Gibraltar Cyber Challenge, Rock Defenders. The partnerships formed with the tech industry in the private sector has played a huge part in Bayside being recognised as one of the top schools developing cybersecurity skills. Sponsors of the event include National Police Chief's Council, (NPCC) KPMG and Amazon Web Services. Our award was sponsored by KPMG. Judges including former Defence Minister Geoff Hoon, Professor Dresner of Manchester University, along with representatives from BAE, HSBC and the UN. https://thenationalcyberawards.org/2020-finalists/ We are proud to announce that Bayside School has been nominated for three upcoming awards;
Cultural Awards 2020 - Best Educational Project Bayside School is recognised for it's Headteacher's Portrait Exhibition, which paid tribute to the 10 head teachers in our school's history. The project also served to highlight changes in schools. Also, a number of Bayside students have been nominated for individual awards in the Junior and Youth sections. Phone lines open on Friday to cast votes. Gibraltar Sustainability Award 2020 - Technology for Sustainability Bayside School is recognised for its cybersecurity education work and specifically for closing the skills and gender gap in digital skills education locally and being at the forefront of inclusive technology education. The National Cyber Awards 2020 - Education and Learning - The Cyber School of the Year Bayside School is recognised for its continued extracurricular educational program in cybersecurity along with the strong partnerships made with experts in the field. Also recognised is the creation of the first Gibraltar Cyber Challenge, Rock Defenders, which will be delivered to all Key Stage 3 students in both Comprehensive Schools. www.rockdefenders.com https:/thenationalcyberawards.org/2020-finalists/ We would usually have invited you to a presentation in June/July before the school closed for the summer to talk to you about our school. We know that it is not quite the same but we have posted a presentation for you to look at (audio included in some slides) to give you an idea of what Bayside is like.
It's in our pastoral section together with our handbook and some other information you might find useful.
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