JESS Sixth Form Gazette February 2024
Latest news and bulletin updates in our own Sixth Form
Issue #2
Editor’s introduction-
-Ella Plank Half of Term two has already past and what an exciting half term it’s been! Our Year 12 students recently went to Vietnam to complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh and complete some of their CAS activities. When arriving back into school, the students were full of stories to tell about their once in a life time trip. February also marks a time of reflection and renewal as we bid farewell to the winter months and eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring. It's a season of transition, where we shed the layers of the past and embrace the promise of new beginnings. In this issue, we invite you to join us in embracing change, embracing growth, and embracing the endless possibilities that lie ahead. As always, I extend a huge gratitude to the writers and artists of the gazette whose commitment continue to fuel the pages of the JESS Gazette. Thank you to those who contribute to the gazette and thank you for your dedication! -Ella Plank
Behind the Scenes: Sixth Form & Staff Coffee Cart -Melissa Kosma Whether it’s for a quick snack or a much-needed caffeine boost before an According to them, the most popular exam, the JESS Coffee Cart is beloved beverage are smoothies, while the busiest periods are naturally break and lunch times. by both staff and students. With the Some challenges faced while working include new-found privilege for Year 12s of impatient students and teachers that leave no having access to hot beverages in room for error – I’m sure some faces come between lessons, it’s important to take to mind – though the most rewarding aspects a look at what happens behind the brought from the job are the quick chats and scenes in order to meet our needs and banter shared over the counter. Long-lasting relationships have definitely been built over expectations. the course of the school term, helping to improve the site’s overall atmosphere.
During an interview with some familiar faces from behind the Lastly, for a bit more input in the organization and effort put behind the cart, the menu counter, they revealed the planning changes every two weeks with new products needed to prepare for the average being introduced to students in order to school day – from handling expand their taste barriers – never leaving a equipment and stacking shelves to moment for boredom or repetition on the cleaning and restarting for the next tongue. day. The most time-demanding chores are handled early in the morning, such So, next time you find yourself in a breaktime rush, make sure to take a moment to as cleaning out the coffee machine appreciate the time and patience it takes and stocking up for the day, while behind what you see. After all, the coffee cart is a huge aspect of our everyday routines and other things such as re-stocking products can be dealt with throughout the staff make a huge contribution in our school community – take a deep breath and the day. enjoy your coffee!