Stretch to Succeed

By TIRTH 7Q

On the 27th of February 2019 the highest achieving students in year 7 and 8 at Alperton Community School were given the opportunity to attend the ‘Most Able Fair’. This fair was to stretch students’ ability and to unlock their potential.

Most able students are usually identified through their CATs score if it is above 115 or if they achieve a level 5 in English or Maths at key stage 2, which is the end of primary school. In the Most Able Fair the students are provide with opportunities such as taking part in BBC Young Reporter and other extracurricular activities. Students were also given a few revision books to extend their learning from the classroom and to challenge their young minds. 

The Y7 & 8 Most Able Fair was well attended

Neel (7L) said “the fair was helpful and I got a lot of useful advice” and Shreya (7P) felt that “the revision books will really help me for my core subjects”. However, some students said that they felt they should get more stretch work in class instead of extra work. 

Students are given free resources.

Ms. Banerjee and Mr. Merghani organised the. There were a lot of sixth form students and teachers who volunteered their time and were great at answering questions students had.

Great atmosphere with lots of questions answered.

Even though people who did not get to go to the Most Able Fair might feel a little left out, it also gives them the motivation to work harder to improve their grades and hopefully be invited next year.

The other two fairs took place on Tuesday 25^th of February for year 9 and 10 and Friday 1^st March.