Merry Christmas

On behalf of the Public Services Team I would like to wish all our Level 2 and Level 3 students a very happy Christmas and the best wishes for continued success in 2013.

School (and lessons) start again on Monday 7th January.

Best Wishes

Mr  Wilson, Mr Toomey, Mr Atmore and Ms Burke

Unit 2 Team Event

12A Public Services students completed a day long NAVEX (navigation exercise) between College and Erith on Wed 28 Nov 12, as part of Unit 2 (Leadership & Teamwork). The class planned the entire day, producing a detailed briefing, map appreciation, route card, a set of written orders for the day and a de-briefing at the end. Accompanied by Mr Wilson and Mr Toomey the group kept closely to the planned route and estimated timings and were also all able to demonstrate effective use of map and compass to support Unit 35.

RAF Museum Hendon

There will be a Public Services visit to the world famous Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon in North London on Wednesday 30th January 2013.

For a glimpse of what there is to see follow th link below to the museum's virtual tour!

http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/things-to-see-and-do/virtual-tours.aspx

Remembrance Walk 2012

This year's Remembrance Walk took place on Friday 9th November. Mr Wilson, Mr Toomey and 22 Public Services students visited the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey and viewed the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The walking route also took in the Bali Memorial, the National Police Memorial, Guards Memorial and the Gurkha Memorial.

Shannon Knight was able to lay a cross for her great great uncle, a member of the Royal West Kent Regiment, who died in the First World War and Christie O'Connor laid a cross in memory of fallen soldeirs from the London Scottish Regiment.

Leadership Visit

Public Services students visited the National Army Museum on Thursday 8th November. As part of the visit they were given a bespoke lecture on leadership to support Unit 2 (Leadership and Teamwork in the Uniformed Public Services). Thank you to Mr Toomey for organising and running the visit.

EXPEDITION BLOGS!

Have a look at the links to current Yr 13 Expedition blogs. 12A will be adding theirs shortly!

Yr 13 blogs:
http://year13publicservices.blogspot.co.uk/
http://publicservicesexpeditionsaxonshoreway.blogspot.co.uk/
http://purkissjcwc.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.daveexpedcwc.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.teddybeargrillsexperditionscwc.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.travelwithmarkm.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.gandalfthegreystravils.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.biancaexpedition.blogspot.co.uk/

Yr 12 blogs:

http://expiditionsforpublicservices.edublogs.org/
http://shannknight.edublogs.org/
http://chocolatethunder88.edublogs.org/
http://doherty100.edublogs.org/
http://myexped.edublogs.org/

UNIT 35 Navigation Exercise 24th October 2012

12A set off on a mild, misty and humid morning on Wednesday 24th October to complete their P5 for the unit (undertake a planned route using map and routecard). A horse shoe route of just under 12 Km was carried out in the Dartford Heath/Joyden Woods area of North West Kent. All participants returned, albiet slightly muddier than they were when they set off! Students had planned the route, produced a route card, risk assessment and considered all the administration of the visit in lessons earlier in the week.

The lunch rest stop at Joyden Woods.

World Challenge 2012

On Friday 19th November 2012 Mr Wilson, Mr Toomey and Ms Burke went to the Excel Centre with the current cohort of Yr 12 and 13  Public Services students from Crown Woods College. Most partipants would agree that it was a thouroughly worth while visit, if only to see to looks on the faces as we crossed the Thames on the Emirates Cablecar.

(Craig looks just a little worried about how high he is!)

Imperial War Museum Visit

Year 12 Level 3 students had a very successful visit to the Imperial War Museum on Wednesday 10th October, with a focus on Leadership and Human Rights. The group visited the Lord Ashcroft Gallery and the Holocaust exhibition, aswell as taking a general tour around the museum.

World Rescue Challenge London 2012

We have managed to get 40 tickets for the World Rescue Chalenge 2012, which takes place at the ExCel Centre next week. The visit will take place on Friday 19th October 2012.

Letters for the visit are to be found on the G Drive in the Public Services folder (Visit 19 Oct 12).

Because of the short notice for this event we are unable to obtain a TfL Travel Permit. Students will be asked to take and use their Oyster cards for bus travel on the day and to pay for the cable car to and from Woolwich to the ExCel Centre.

To find out more see the link below:

http://worldrescue2012.com/

Unit 35 Navigation Exercise

Level 3 Public Service students took part in a qualifying navigation exercise on Friday 5th October as part of Unit 35 (Land Navigation). Despite a few navigational errors (Jamie!) the group reached its destination and experienced a day free from rain.

A few pictures from the day are shown below. More are to be found on the G Drive.

WED 03 OCT 12 YEAR 12 PUBLIC SERVICES

There will be no Yr 12 Level 3 Public Services (Land Navigation) lesson today. It is however imperative that all P1/P2 work and activities from Unit 35 are completed today, printed off and left for assessment on the desk in AR105.

Next Wednesday the visit to the Imperial War Museum has been confirmed. Arrangements will be discussed next Monday/Tuesday. In the meantime carry out some preparatory research for your folder about the Aschroft Gallery which will be visited to look at some of the collection of Victoria and George Crosses. Design and print off a suitable worksheet where you can record some of the exploits that led to the award of the medals, with partucular focus on leadership and the PS skills and qualities discussed.

Yr 12 Navigation Exercise 24th October 2012

Yr 12 Public Services students will be taking part in a 12Km navigation exercise (NAVEX) on Wednesday 24th October, in the Dartford Heath area of Kent. The NAVEX is part of Unit 35 (Land Navigation by Map & Compass) and successful participation will qualify students for P5 (Undertake a planned route using map and compass with route card). Consent forms are available on the G Drive.

Mr Wilson

Year 13 NAVEX Fri 05 Oct 12

Year 13 Public Service students will be involved in a navigation exercise on Friday 05 Oct 12, in support of Unit 35 (Land Navigation by Map & Compass). Students will be out all day. Consent forms are located on the G Drive.

Yr 12 Visit to the Imperial War Museum

Yr 12 Level 3 Public Service students will be visiting the Imperial War Museum on Wednesday 10th October, to support Unit 2.

Letters for the visit can be found in the Unit 2 folder on the G Drive. Consent forms should be returned before the date of the visit.

Mr Wilson

Public Services Work Mr Wilson

Mr Wilson will be out of college for the period Mon 17th Sep to Friday 21st Sep 12. 12A and 13A will need to continue with assessment work and research, as indicated below:

12A Public Services

Mon P1&2 / Tue P3&4 / Wed P3 and P6&7

The class are all working on Unit 2 Leadership and Teamwork.

Task: Read the Assignment Brief in the Unit 2 file in the Public Services folder on the G Drive.

Complete P1 and P1 of Task 1 and begin research for M1 and D1. Level 3 Text books are available from Mr Atmore’s cupboard (speak to him).

Follow the link and watch the following films, which deal with leadership and teamwork issues. Make some notes that you could use as supporting evidence for M1 and D1:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01mfbsq/Our_War_Series_2_Return_to_Death_Valley/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00wk0j9/Our_War_Series_2_Into_the_Hornets_Nest/

13A Public Services

Thu P5/6/7 and Fri P1 and P5/6/7

The class are working on Unit 35 Land Navigation

Task: Refer to the Assignment Brief and make sure that P1 and P2 of Task 1 are fully completed and printed out ready for assessment. Check content carefully against the expected range.

Follow the links and look at the following video clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O8DmkAC2wI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lry-yKYwW38

Begin research towards M1 and D1 (remember M2 cannot be completed until 05 Oct 12)

Print of the letter for the NAVEX on 05 Oct 12. This is in the Unit 35 folder on the G Drive)

MR WILSON'S CLASSES

I will be away from college on a course from Monday 17th-Fri 21st September. Work for all my classes will be posted on the new Arden staff absence blog, which can be found at:

www.ardenabsence.blogspot.co.uk

All students will need to access the blog to find out what work needs to be completed.

Mr Wilson

New School Year Sep 2012

Welcome back to the Public Services course for Year 13 and a big warm welcome to all the new Year 12 students.

Key visit dates to note in your diaries:

Fri 05 October 12: Yr 13 NAVEX to Dartford Heath
Wed 10 October 12: Yr 12 visit t the Imperial War Museum
Fri 19 October 12: Yr 13 EXPED to the North Downs
Fri 09 November 12: Remembrance Walk around Central London
Fri 16 November 12: Yr 13 visit to the City of London Police/Museum of London
Wed 28 November 12: Year 12 Leadership Exercise (Local Area)
Wed 30 January 13: Year 12 Leadership Exercise (RAF Museum Hendon)

Full details and letters will be posted on the G Drive in the Public Services folder.

Other visit dates for February Half Term onwards will be posted by Christmas, but will include: climbing days and a radio exercise for Yr 13 and a camping expedition for Yrs 12 and 13.

Visit Aboad HMS Ocean

On Monday 16th July the Yr 10 Level 2 Public Services class visited HMS Ocean, moored at Greenwich for the 2012 Olympics. The class had the chance to see most parts of the ship, including the hangers, flight deck, accommodation and the bridge. HMS Ocean is a helicopter carrier and is currently the largest ship  in the Royal Navy. Thanks go to Ms Mythen and Mr Atmore for organising and arranging the visit.


Year 10 on the bridge of HMS Ocean



Saxon Shore Way Expedition

The two day expedition along the Saxon Shore Way between Faversham and Herne Bay took place on 3rd and 4th July, in what turned out to be the only dry and sunny two days of the week! After a tiring first day the group camped at Seasalter and spent the evening in Whitstable, before setting off for Herne Bay on the second day. An enjoyable time was had by all, as the photos below show. Students will be producing their own expedition blogs to record their achievements and understanding of this area of the North East Kent coastline.



The Three Amigos (and Billy) at the campsite



Mr Toomey looks onwards towards Herne Bay on the last leg of the expedition



A big well done to all who took part and to Mr Toomey and Ms Whipp for enabling the expedition to take place.

Student blogs:
http://purkissjcwc.blogspot.co.uk/
http://publicservicesexpeditionsaxonshoreway.blogspot.co.uk/
http://year13publicservices.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.daveexpedcwc.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.teddybeargrillsexperditionscwc.blogspot.co.uk/


More to follow.......................

Yr 12 Practice Expedition

Year 12 undertook a practice expedition from college to the Thames Barrier on 28th June, in 92% humidity and a maximum temperature of 28C. Despite these obstacles the group performed well and reached the destination at the planned time and just in time to see a flypast by a Lancaster and 3 Tornado bombers on their way to Hyde Park for the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial.

Uniform To Work Day 2012

Uniform to Work Day will take place on Wednesday 27th June 2012 and is your chance to see who in the local community is a member of the reserve forces, special constabulary or the cadet forces. There might be a few surprises!

To find out more follow the links:

http://www.sabre.mod.uk/News/Uniform-to-work-day-2012.aspx

http://armycadets.com/media-centre/news/uniform-to-work-day-2012/

http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/news/2011/military_reservists_.aspx

The national Armed Forces Day follows on Saturday 30th June, with events all around London and SE England.

Year 12 Summer Expedition - The Saxon Shore Way

The dates for the Summer Expedition have been confirmed as Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th July 2012, following the Saxon Shore Way along the North Kent coast between Faversham and Reculver, camping out near Whitstable. This will form the cornerstone of the 4 week Year 12 project and provide evidence of an expedition for Unit 10 next year. The project will be written up as a student blog. The theme of the expedition will be Kent's defences through the ages and will take in sites from Roman Britain to the post Second World War era.

A Pre-Expedition, under load carrying conditions will take place on Thursday 28th June 2012. All participants on the 2 Day Expedition will need to take part. 10Kg loads will be carried on the day.

Planning Timetable:

Thursday 21 June P3/4/5: Packing a rucksack/Clothing & equipment/Routecard
Friday 22 June P4/5: Complete Routecard/Collect equipment from PE Dept
Monday 25 June P1/2: Risk Assessment and production of RA/Prep for Thursday 28th
Wednesday 27 June P4/5: Campcraft: Selecting a campsite, erecting tents, cooking.
Thursday 28 June (all day): Practice load carrying expedition.
Friday 29 June P4: Cooking.
Monday 02 July P1/2: Kit & Equipment issue/emergency first aid.
Wednesday 04/Thursday 05 July: EXPEDITION.
Monday 09 July-Friday 20 July: Write up/production of reports/production of blogs.

The website for the campsite is http://www.homingpark.co.uk/


A consent form for the pre-expedition is shown below:

Expedition consent forms must be collected from Mr Wilson and returned with £10, which covers transport and campsite fees.
An example of an expedition blog (produced by 14 yr old students) is shown below:

http://expeditionndw.blogspot.co.uk/

Level 3 Year 12 Coursework Completion

Updated on 31 May 12

All outstanding coursework from Units 2 and 9 needs to be completed by Half Term. After half term we will be working on the Yr 12 project, which will be the planning, undertaking and review of the two day expedition along the Saxon Shore Way.

Work still outstanding:

Unit 9 (Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions) Scott: P1, P4(pm), P5 and P6.

Unit 2 (Leadership & Teamwork) Scott: P5 and P7.

Well Done to Shaun, Connor, Oti and Dominic for now passing Unit 9 and to Connor and Shaun for passing Unit 2.

Please print off work or email to jwilson@crownwoods.org.uk

Year 12 Level 3: Unit 9 Outdoor & Adventurous Expeditions

Follow up to NAVEX on Wed 16 May 12


To confirm action that is now required to complete Unit 9: Karl: M3, M4, M5 Otis: P4, P5, P6 David: M4, M5 Connor: P4, P5 Scott: P1, P4, P5, P6 Bianca: P4, P5, P6 Dominic: P4, P5, P6 Shaun: P3, P4, P5, P6 Christine: P4

Saxon Shore Way Expedition

The Saxon Shore Way Expedition will take place on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th July. Don't worry though: we will not be doing the whole length, just a selected portion!

We will camp out at the half way point.

The expedition will fit neatly into Units 9, 10 and 35 and the end of year project for year 12 students.

 PS: It should also be fun!

Level 2: Unit 18 Security in Public Services

Level 2 learners have completed Unit 18 (Security in the Public Services), with a security exercise run by Mr Toomey. Mr Toomey set up the exercise based on his experiences as a trainer in the security industry.

Expeditions

Congratulations to 12A and Yr 13 for both completing their second expeditions under some adverse weather conditions. The image below shows Yr 13 preparing their wild camp site.

Year 12 Level 3: Unit 9 Outdoor & Adventurous Expeditions

Follow up to the London Loop Navigation Exercise on 18 April 2012.

You will need to complete an Expedition Report for this expedition. This can be found on the G Drive in the Unit 9 Folder, under the title "P4 Expedition Report". You should produce this in a similar manner to the report for the first expedition. Once completed, print off a copy for assessment. (Make sure that you have produced the first Expedition Report, as you need two!

There is also an Observation Report "P4 Observation Report", which you will need to print off with your name on it. I will then provide written observation evidence for you.

In addition, you will need to make sure that the 2 Campcraft Skills sheets are completed. These are also in the folder, titled "P4 Campcraft Skills 1" and "P4 Campcraft Skills 2"

You will then have to complete P5 "Review of Planning & Undertaking" and P6 "Personal Development Plan" to pass the unit. Template reports for P5 and P6 have been loaded onto the G Drive for you.
A Gentle Reminder:

Scott: P1 and P3 still missing
Christie: P1 (pm) and P3 missing
All others are up to date - well done!

Learner Awards

Well Done to Albie (Year 10) and Joe (Year 11) for achieving the Learner Awards for the Spring Term 2012.

Year 12 Campcraft Skills Friday 30th March 2012

As a follow up to yesterday's skills session you will need to complete 2 record sheets. These are located in the UNIT 9 (Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions) folder on the G Drive:

CAMPCRAFT SKILLS 1
CAMPCRAFT SKILLS 2

The following weblinks may be of use:

http://www.simplesurvival.net/campsites.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5xwKr2Sri8

Once completed, either print out and submit after Easter or email to jwilson@crownwoods.org.uk

Look at the latest Tracking sheet located in the UNIT 9 (Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions) folder on the G Drive, to what other activities need to be completed. Again, once completed, either print out and submit after Easter or email to jwilson@crownwoods.org.uk


Have a very good Easter break