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OCTOBER 2014
www.thewarrenschool.co.uk
Dates for your Diary
18th November 2014
Meet the Tutor Evening – Years 7 to 11
Year 12 University Information Evening
Year 13 Review of progress and plans for Post-18
19th December 2014
School Closed – Inset Day
Start of Christmas Holidays
Monday 5th January 2015
First day of Spring Term
Dear Parents/Carers,
This half term has been an exciting and eventful start to the school year. We are delighted to be one
of only seven schools in London to run the Drumworks programme. It is incredible to see our young
people performing in the playground, with their peers being able to see their achievements.
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We were inspired by our performers at the Kenneth Moore Theatre, who performed their version of
Macbeth, as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. We also had four performers selected for the
Present Moment Theatre Club production of The Tempest, who performed at RADA.
Theatre work continued to flourish with 90 Year 8 pupils taking part in a War Theatre Workshop.
Creative writing has been a big feature of this half term with a workshop for 6th Formers lead by a
visiting author, Gareth R Roberts, a successful blogger Aisha Chudasama-Mahamod and a film critic,
our own Mr Farnsworth. As well as this, Year 7 visited the British Library to explore Gothic Writing.
We have also seen sporting success this term in both football, netball and in the UEL rowing
competition.
The Sixth Form are now preparing for University and we have had speakers in from Anglia Ruskin
University; However we are also preparing our Year 11s for their choices in the future with trips to
Warwick University and a talk from East Anglia.
Enjoy this half term’s Newsletter as it has full details of our events, we have much to celebrate and
are proud of all of our students’ achievements.
Mr R Micek
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Contents
 Flag Competition
 Pastoral Message
 Uniform
 Head of Years
 Humanities
 Design & Technology
 Food and Health Studies
 Drama
 English / Literacy
 Business Studies
 Music
 Maths
 Sports
 Science
 Extra-Curricular Timetables
 Tracking Criteria
 Notices
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Flag Competition
Barking and Dagenham Council is asking young people to design an anniversary flag which will be
flown on the roof of the Civic Centre in the New Year for the entire period of the anniversary.
What you need to do:
 Design a ‘Barking & Dagenham 50th Anniversary flag’ with a theme which reflects 1965–2015
 The printed flag will be 2m x 1m. Draw the designs preferably on A3 paper
 Include Barking & Dagenham’s Sixties Sports and pop stars or something which represents
important landmark such as FORD cars, music, art or sport in the 60’s in your design
 Keep it simple. A flag has to be seen and recognised from a distance
 To submit your design bring into school and hand into Mr Sands, Art Department
 The winner will work with the graphic designer to refine the idea and transform into the
final design for print.
Pastoral Message
Well done and thank you to all parents/carers for supporting your child at The Warren School for our
first half-term. Most students have settled in very well into the new academic year ensuring the high
standards we expect with uniform and behaviour are met.
Acceptable uniform: (See attached)
We are now heading towards the cold winter months and would like to reinforce the acceptable
uniform regarding outdoor clothing.
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Coats/Jackets should be plain black, dark grey or navy blue. One small logo can be worn (no
greater than three inches in diameter) is allowed
No fabric/knitted tops, cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops, waist coats,
sleeveless or hooded tops, body warmers, denim jackets etc. are to be worn
Scarves, hats and gloves – are to be navy blue, black or dark grey only
Attendance & Punctuality:
The Warren School recognises that unless children and young people attend school regularly and
punctually they will not be able to take full advantage in educational opportunities available to
them. The responsibility for raising and promoting attendance is shared by parents/carers, children
and young people and schools. By cooperating and working together we can improve attendance
and this in turn will raise achievement. Please ensure that you continue to support your child in this
matter and refer to your child’s planner for any information regarding attendance.
Students are expected to be in school promptly, and if late they must sign in at the reception and
provide a reason for their lateness. If a child is late twice or more in a week, they are expected to
attend an hour after-school detention on the following Wednesday from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. In the
event that your child misses the detention, they are expected to attend a Friday detention in the
same week with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Failure to do so will result in a further
sanction.
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Rewards:
The Warren School ethos of encouragement is central to the promotion of success. Rewards are one
means of achieving this. They have a motivational role in helping students to realise that their hard
work is valued. Integral to the system of rewards is an emphasis on praise both informal and formal
to individuals and groups.
The school promotes good improved behaviour by students through a system of recognition and
reward which clearly communicated to students, parents and other stakeholders.
These will include:
 Praise and positive feedback
 Positive stars
 Awards and certificates
 Badges
 Phone calls and letters to parents
Mrs Hepburn and Mrs Masanga
Food and Drink:
Please also remind your child that we do not allow fizzy drinks or any kind of energy drinks in school.
Students are allowed to bring in water or juice and a sensible sized snack to eat at break if desired.
Family sized packets of biscuits, crisps, doughnuts etc. and fizzy or energy drinks will be confiscated
until the end of the school day.
Failure to complete homework and disrupting others in lessons:
Any student who disrupts the learning of others or does not complete homework will be subject to a
one hour homework detention.
Jewellery - Students are allowed to wear to wear a wrist watch.
Banned items:
The following items are not allowed onto School premises:
Chewing gum, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, lighters, matches, correction fluids, aerosols, mobile
phones, electronic books, laser pens and handheld musical devices, for example MP3/4 players. The
Governing Body allows all students in an emergency to contact home free of charge.
Any items which are seen during the course of the school day, will be confiscated. It will be returned
a week later to the student or to a parent / carer at a time of mutual convenience. However, some
items will only be returned to parents/carers.
School Uniform
Description
Blazer
The Warren School blazer
in charcoal grey with piping
trim and badge
Trousers
Black, classic style, full
length
(Boys and girls)
Further Information
Worn during the day, as well as to and from the school, unless directed
otherwise by staff. Only original buttons to be used to fasten – no safety
pins etc. (The Warren School keeps a stock of spare original buttons)
No jeans, washed grey, navy blue, corduroy, jean-like material, fashion
trousers/leggings or shorts. Trousers should be worn with a secure fit
around the waist. Belts should be black, demure and functional, no
oversized buckles, clasps, studs, trimmings, not worn as fashion
accessory.
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Skirt
(Girls only)
The school skirt must be
black, and full box pleat
style (pleat must be from
waistline to hemline) It
must be no shorter than 3
cm above the knee.
Skirts must be worn to their full
length and not shortened by
either taking them up our rolling
them up at the waist. This skirt
can be purchased at Premier
Schoolwear.
Shirt
Plain white traditional
school shirt
The shirt should be tucked in and closed/buttoned/fastened at the
neck. Any polo-neck, T-shirt, vest or underwear worn underneath should
not show or be visible through the shirt. No designer shirts or girls fitted
blouses.
School Tie
House tie colour
Tie should be of appropriate length with at least four full stripes showing.
School Jumper
Grey with ‘House’ piping
trim
Socks/ Tights
(Girls only)
Shoes
Coat/
Jacket
Head Scarf
Tights - Plain natural or
black.
Socks - Black or white
Polished black, traditional
style, black laces and
stitching, black sole and
heel
Optional, but only the school version is to be worn, no other jumpers or
cardigans are acceptable.
No footless, patterned or fishnet
tights, leggings or legwarmers,
socks not to be worn with tights,
leggings or legwarmers. Socks
cannot be knee length – ankle
socks only.
A plain design, no trimmings, no logos, no decorative buckles, no coloured
laces or stitching, no labels, no tags, or other decorations. No shoe/trainer
cross footwear e.g. Prada. No trainers or fabric shoes e.g. ‘Vans’/‘Air
Force Ones’ or rugged hiking/work boots, ‘Kickers’ and ‘Dr Martens’ boots
or knee-length boots are not permitted. Plain black ‘Dr Martens’ shoes and
‘Kickers Lo’-profile and lace up shoes are permitted; however, all stitching
must be black.
Plain black, dark grey or navy blue, one small logo, (no greater than three
inches in diameter) is allowed.
Plain black, dark grey or
navy blue.
Plain black or plain grey (no
pattern or logo)
No of fabric/knitted tops, cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops,
waistcoats, sleeveless or hooded tops, body warmers, denim jackets etc. are
to be worn.
For religious reasons only.
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News from your Head of Years
Year 7:
The year 7 team
Mrs Mear- HOY
Mrs Patience- Year Supervisor
Form Tutors:
7 JWI- Mr Williams
7MJA- Mr Jakubowski
7DMU- Ms Munoz
7EBO- Mrs Bowtell and Ms Haseen
7SHE- Ms Hennessy
7MDE- Mr Deegan and Mr McCarron
7MDU- Mrs Duke
We have had the pleasure of working with year 7 students and look forward to the next term. The
year 7 students have settled well into the Warren School. In our first assembly students were
already recognised for their hard work and the commitment they have made for their success. We
have had the pleasure of working with year 7 students and look forward to the next term.
The following forms have been identified for the positive points they have already achieved. These
points will be used for students to gain their Bronze, Silver and gold awards. Weekly assemblies
recognise and reward the forms with the best attendance for the week. Emma Bear has been
introduced as the year 7 attendance mascot and she was welcomed by all.
Forms with the Best Attendance
We have had an excellent start to the term with three forms groups achieving 100% attendance.
Congratulations go to Mr Williams, Mr Jakobowski and Ms Munoz and their forms. Well done to all!
A big congratulations to Mr Deegan and Mr McCarron’s for achieving the highest attendance three
weeks in a row.
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Subject Awards
Subject awards are also a main theme in our weekly assemblies and all students are making a very
good impression on their subject teachers. This term we have had the pleasure of celebrating the
hard work and success of our year 7 students.
History
Abdul Ahmed, Ethan Wright and Lillie Hogan
Science
Aimee Abbott , Jamie Lawrence, Harmanmeet Kaur, Siddh Patel, Charmaine Katmako, Alfie Jones,
Gina Mockute and Lee Lewis.
Maths
Riya Pandher, Callum Gurney, Lillie Hogan, Sam Baker, Gina Mockute, Lee Lewis, Asif Hussian,
Melride Kibwe, Stuart Chesney, Torera Akinmoyede, Shea Desmond and Daynara pachecho.
Geography
Adil Ali, Mariah Khan, Charmaine Katmako, Alfie Jones, Gina Mockute, Lee Lewis, James Poole,
Nuritin Aleksandrov, Jack Jackson, Alexondru Boneolou, Abir Akbar, Eleana Ctageanu, Nuritin
Aleksonrov, Taylor Mack, Anna Kainare, Imran Khan, ,Nafihu Lawal, Marta Jacheanu, Callum Gurney,
Gina Mockute, Adil ali, Mariah Khan, Enaya Aktar and Zac Davis.
Food Science - Tyrone Baxter and Ellie Turner.
English - Rachel Mitchell Boyton, Isaac Bukenya, Kathleen Clemente and Taylor Mack.
Art
Chaht Nagpal, Mantas Kalnietis, Jacob Howard, Isaac Bukenya, Bobbi Ellison, Airyl Burns, Sadia Ali,
Elli Turner and Daynara Pacheco.
Religious Studies - Aimee Abbott
Philosophy and Ethics - Callum Gurney
Computing - Riya Pandher and Kassal Khamis.
Music - Lillie Hogan and Mantas Kalnetis.
PE - Charmaine Katumuato and Celia Katumuako.
Drama - Kacey Gibson, Lewis Slatford and Shea Desmond.
Design and Technology - Donte Williams
Top Positive Points:
Students are now earning positive points towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. The Bronze
award will be presented when students have earned 100 positive points. Some students are half
way there already!
Argent Latifi, Harvey Bailey, Maya Pankhania, Amman Nawa, Lillie Hogan, Evelina Pranaitye,
Siddh Patel, Milan Pajak and Marta Jacheanu.
Pupil of the Week
 Milan Pajak for assisting his fellow students
 Harvie- Lee Evennett for a positive start and being a helpful student.
 Kathleen Clemente for showing a great attitude
 Farhan Udin for being supportive of his form tutor during form time.
The year 7 team wish all students a safe and restful half term. We look forward to their return and
another term of getting to know them even better and celebrating their success!
Mrs Mear and Mrs Patience
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Year 8:
Throughout this half term we have promoted a number of key issues to our year 8 cohort which
have been taken on board and dealt with in a positive manner. One area that we have promoted is
that of empathy and understanding of those around us. To understand others needs and support
them so that we can develop our own experience of life.
We have looked in detail at the school moto which is “to be in the right place at the right time doing
the right thing”. We have asked our year 8’s to take on the additional responsibility that this implies
and understand that we are all responsible for our own behaviour, and not to blame others if our
actions are not to the expectations required. To take responsibility is the first step to improving our
behaviour. By doing this we can all progress and achieve, as we can then focus on developing our
own learning.
I would like to thank the parents and carers of our year 8 students who have been supportive with
the new issues we face. You have helped us to install a new responsibility and maturity within our
students that is needed when we take the step from year 7 to year 8. To acknowledge the progress
made this half term I would like to give recognition to the following achievements.
Attendance
Forms that are consistently achieving the best attendance 8ZSH, 8CBE and 8JSU
Positive Stars
Forms 8 HPU, 8KDE, 8CBE and 8POD for consistently reaching some of the highest positive referrals
in the whole of The Warren School.
Individual positive stars and service to others
Faith Olaoya, Kuke Morgan, Dylan McBurnie, Bailey Cadman, Dennaris Campbell, Louise Cole,
Kayleigh Imeri
Subject Awards
Drama:
Christina Johnson and Aiman Khan
Music:
Ronica Jumi
Science:
Kaan Tasci and Shiela Kibwe
Geography:
Connor Braxton Molloy and Megan Stokes
English:
Gammer Khalif and Ellie Price
History:
Niall Heraghty
DT:
Juma Talukdar and Bailey Cadmen
Art :
Shawn Alleyway and Amisha Shandell
PE :
Liliana Francisco and Alek Kavalzyn
Maths:
Jandra Lukaite and Calum Prenctice
Year 8 form tutors
For their tireless work in supporting our students and helping them with the transition from year 7:
8 CBE
8SCH
8JSU
8ZSH
Ms C.Bernard
Mr A.Owosu
Mr J.Siu
Ms Z.Shakh
8KDE
8POD
8EFR
8HPU
Ms K.Debko
Ms P.O’Dwyer
Ms S.Pineau / Mr E.Fredenburg
Ms H.Purcell
Mr A.Mills & Mrs C Parker
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Year 9:
This is a very important year for our students, as they select their own academic pathway that will
help shape their future lives. It is essential that our students take a focussed and diligent approach
to their studies this year. In some subjects pupils have already started studying GCSE content and in
others they are working on their skills and knowledge to help them prepare for next year when they
embark on Key Stage 4. Ms Haynes and I are excited to be working alongside the students to ensure
that they are suitably prepared for their upcoming GCSE examinations, and I’m sure that the year 9
pupils are looking forward the challenging year ahead.
Year 9 Tutor Information:
If you have any concerns or comments that you feel would aid your child in getting the best out of
each day, please contact the relevant Form Tutor as you first port of call:
 9AUK (Ms Ukachuku/Ms Chignot)
 9DAH (Ms D. Hemlall)
 9ISA (Mr I. Sands)
 9KRO (Ms K. Rodney)
 9MHA (Mr M. Hanton)
 9SAL (Mr S. Ali/Ms M. Killoran)
 9SHI (Mrs S. Islam)
 9TRI (Ms T. Riddell)
Together, with the form tutors, Ms Haynes (Year Supervisor) and myself, Miss Doo (Head of Year),
we will endeavour to ensure that your child’s learning needs are met and they are able to access the
curriculum to reach their best potential.
Attendance:
Year 9 was top of the school with their attendance for the first few weeks of school and we need to
endeavour to get ourselves back in the top spot. It is so important that pupils miss little or no time
off school to give themselves the best possible chance in their education. I would like to give huge
congratulations to 9MHA, 9DAH, and 9ISA for winning top attendance for at least one week this half
term, and to all the pupils with 100% attendance so far this year, keep it up!
9AUK – Seneve Lundombi, Denice Horner, Iffate khan, Rabbab Ali, Mason Dowsett, Aditya
Kumar, Rahat Ahmed, James Laker, Chanelle Hallam, James Laker, Naima Chowdury, Caleb
Crowne and Obaid Ibrahimi
9DAH – Radu Irimia, George Edward, Einoras Galdikas, Boluwaji Adekoya, Georgia BruceAnnan, Samuel Ogunsowobo, Cheyney Galvin-Law, Rachel Johnson, Manishi Saha, Donnarie
Gordon, Turkan Karagoz and Samsam Sharif.
9ISA – Alfie Church, Jack Horwood, Mehdi Raja, Parys Snooks, Jesse Osadebamwen, Shamar
Mullings, Shuyeb Rahman, Joseph Omoruyi, Ramna Saleem, Makayla Smith, Fuad Salau and
Eva Carvelho
9KRO – Daniel Smart, Pranav Keerthy, Orhan Takka, Harry Saddi, Jayden Cambell, Kasey Yard,
Kacey Tansley, Princela Sebastiao, Athony Odusanya, Simran Kaur and Yugesh Sundharam
9MHA – Yasmin Fahimah, Lara Smith, Olivia Gee, Dardan Gashi, Sorwar Hussain, Katie
Fullman, Edmond Doda, Benjamin Jones, Ruby Karomo and Maisha Hayat.
9SAL – Zeeshan Chaudhry, Conor Prentice, Nafisa Ashrafi, Riddhi Patel, Rebecca Tshizungu,
Rebecca Boyton, Brijesh Patel and Salua Miah.
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9SHI – Brandon Row, Priya Sugumar, Trish Tutu, Nasir Ali, Stephanie Towa Nguethe, Lillie
Killington, Yassir Khamis, Jhangir Ali, Tyler Tridini, Ahmed Nadim, Shajith Umasaran, Ashley
Winch and Aaron James.
9TRI – Emmanuel Ansong, Lauren Flack, Joao Bentes Francisco, Fahima Hoque, Tracy
Johnson Johnson, Tolu Agarawu and Kayode Omotoso
Awards:
Each week in assembly, students are rewarded for all their brilliant achievements. It makes me so
proud to be able to recognise and honour their positive contributions to the school as well as to
their own academic success. The following students have received the most positive stars this half
term due to both their achievement and effort in lessons and around school;
 Ellie Felton (9ISA)
 Muhammed Raja (9ISA)
 Orhan Takka
 Simren Kaur (9KRO)
 Kacey Tansley (9KRO)
 Princela Sebastiao (9KRO)
Behaviour and uniform:
The year 9 pupils’ behaviour around school is improving and I wanted to say thank you to all parents
and carers for their continued support and commitment in this area. At the start of the year I
received numerous compliments about how smart the year 9s were looking and that was down to
both the pupils and parents. We aim to upkeep this high standard throughout the year so please do
ensure you child is coming to school with their blazer on, top button done up, tie showing four
stripes and the correct school shoes on. Girls also need to be aware that they should be wearing no
makeup, nail varnish or jewellery to school.
Miss E. Doo & Ms H. Haynes
Year 10:
Firstly, I would like to introduce myself to parents. My name is Mr. Jafar and I am the lucky member
of staff who has been chosen to lead our current year 10’s through their time at Warren School. I say
lucky as I truly believe we have a fantastic group of young people who with time will develop into
outstanding ambassadors for the school, their families and the local community.
Year 10’s have made an excellent start to the year so far and have shown the first signs of adopting a
mature and focused attitude. The message this year is very much about pupils taking responsibility
for their learning and being in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing. I am pleased to
say that the pupils have taken this on board but as you will know they need constant reminders and
support to maintain this focus.
In order for us to continue with this positive start it is imperative that the school and parent
relationship is strong and collaborative. This is an important year for our pupils and if we are working
together we will be able to give our young people the best opportunity to achieve. Please keep up
to date with current school policies with regards to attendance, homework and punctuality (see
below) and if you do have a query I am available to contact via the school office on 0208 270 4500.
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Attendance
If your child is taken ill then please ensure that you have called the school office. It is no secret that
the higher your attendance the higher grades your child is likely to achieve so please ensure that
your child only misses school for serious medical conditions.
Punctuality
Being on time to school allows pupils to start school in the right frame of mind and obtain all of the
necessary information from form time.
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2 lates = 1 hour detention on Wednesday
Missed Wednesday detention = 1hr detention re-set for Friday with member of Senior
Leadership Team.
Missed Friday detention= risk of internal exclusion
Homework
Homework is vital as it consolidates the learning that has taken place, again it’s no surprise that
pupils who consistently complete homework gain higher grades in their GCSE’s. If a pupil misses a
piece of homework they will be issued a subject detention and given the chance to finish the work
during this time.
Form time
We have a fantastic and experienced set of form tutors within year 10 (see below) who will be using
their knowledge and expertise to help your child through their time here at Warren School. The form
tutors spend time with your child every day and will be the first point of call for important
information.
10 DMC
10 GMU
10 JBU
10 AEK
10 CKE
10 DHO
10 EGO
10 SIS
Miss Micanovic
Mr. Murray
Mrs. Bunting
Mr. Ekwalla
Miss Kennedy
Mr.Howard & Dr. Osbourne
Miss Goddard & Mr. Millar
Mr. Islam
PSHE
During form time pupils will be undertaking a programme of PSHE (Personal, Social and Health
Education). This programme will allow pupils to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills
they need to manage their lives. Pupils will be taking part in presentations, revision skills and
discussions on social issues. Through this programme we aim to prepare pupils for the opportunities,
responsibilities and experiences of later life.
Youth Travel Ambassadors
Youth Travel Ambassadors (YTA) is a youth-led education project developed by TfL. The programme
is delivered by the London Transport Museum on behalf of TfL in partnership with London boroughs,
local police and other stakeholders.
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The following pupils have been chosen to take part in the project:
Elisabeta Meshi, Shefqet Mustafaj, Edvin Sefolli, Leah Lawn, Adeola Yusuf and Rachel Parish.
By giving young people a voice and an active role in creating transport-related education campaigns,
YTA projects seek to deliver new and innovative approaches to key transport issues:
1. Active and independent travel
2. Casualty reduction
3. Community and personal safety
LIFE Course
Two of our pupils; Tommy Andreas and Amy Gardiner, completed the LIFE Course run by Dagenham
Fire Station.
Pupils who take part in the LIFE programme carry out a number of fire brigade related activities,
including the use of ladders, breathing apparatus, casualty rescue techniques, hose line practice and
problem solving tasks – all of which are designed to improve motivation, confidence and team
building skills.
They both did exceptionally well on all tasks with Amy winning a Jack Petchey Award for her efforts.
ARC Theatre Production
At the end of September the year 10’s were treated to an excellent production run by the Arc
Theatre group. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed this and Mrs Osei-Ntem and the Arc Theatre group
congratulated our students on their conduct and behaviour during the production.
Awards
Every week in assembly pupils are recognised for their hard work and success in subject areas.
However, one pupil is chosen by staff as the pupil of the week, below are the winners from
NAME/FORM
STAFF
Muhdhar Nassir
Mr.Tyrell
Sefora Mihai
Ms Ashe
Gracia Ngoy
Miss Baltar
REASON
Demonstrating progress and a mature attitude during GCSE PE
lesson.
Outstanding contribution in English.
Demonstrating maturity within her studies by starting
coursework early in Spanish.
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Tiago Nobrega
Mr. Jafar
For having a positive outlook on life and giving every task his
best effort.
Kai Wade
Mrs. Hunt
For demonstrating progress and an excellent attitude.
Kerry Bailey
Gascoigne
Amponsah
George Davis
Princess
Nwanguma
Biadin Stoica
Ms Lai
Outstanding contribution and attitude in English
Iman Hassan
Ms. Islam
Acted very responsibly by getting help when a student was in
need of medical attention.
Mr Jafar& Mrs Hunt
Year 11
Since the start of the year I have been very impressed with the way the year group have conducted
themselves. After all we do only have 17 weeks of Easter break. I would like to take this opportunity
to ensure you that my aim/goal for this year group has not changed since last year. I want this year
group to get the best results this school have ever had. I do believe that they are capable of doing
so. I will endeavour to make sure that this happens.
Rest assured that both I and all of the year supervisors, along with the year 11 form tutors, will work
tirelessly to ensure that the pupils will continue to flourish and to maintain and continue to raise
standards.
We have a very hard working, strong and very experienced year 11 team. The following list are the
names of the form tutors that are currently looking after the students.
11 JPA – Ms Parkes
11 SJO – Ms Jones
11 PBH – Ms Bhamber
11 PHO – Mr. Hoare
11 VOS – Miss Osei-Ntem
11 KSO – Miss Sookdew
11 SBE – Ms Begum
11 RPU – Mr Rupra
If you need to contact the school regarding concerns or questions you may have please contact their
form tutor in the first instance. They are often the people best equipped to either to address any
issues themselves, or to pass on to the relevant member of staff.
Attendance:
A variety of forms have won the attendance award this half term. Congratulations to: KSO, SRU, SJO,
PBH and VOS. We will be monitoring our attendance figures (which are currently at 95.48%) and
looking at ways to continue to improve on this over the coming months.
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Form
11 JPA
11 VOS
11 SJO
11 KSO
11 PBH
11 SBE
11 PHO
11 SRU
Total
Percentage %
94.28
96.63
96.68
94.52
97.17
95.34
94.99
93.63
95.48
Awards:
I would also like to congratulate the following pupils for receiving the most positive stars since the
start of the current academic year:
Cane Forbes-O’Gorman, Blayne Saunders, Frankie Naughton, Kellie-Ann Manning, Charlie Copsey,
Danielle Wilson, Andrew Cockley, Saif Zain, Jadeen McKenzie, Brett Lawerence, Sohail Ahmed, Alfie
Harris, Calvin Fioti, Chloe Jackson, Rejah Abbas, Ashley Kwene, Sean Dolan, Michael Hogg, Lyon
Hedge-Dominique, Sharne Mitchell, Keiva King, Gurpreet Kaur, Toluwani Adekoya, Siobhan
Heraghty, Saleha Ahmed, Michael Hogg, Scarlett Ward, Scott Mitchell, Shihab Raihan, Shannay Sansi,
Benedicte Mbeka, Monique Mahabee, James Chalmers, Daisy Webb, Alfie Butcher, Brooke Golden,
Benjamin, Addy Ocran , Chloe Jackson, Jannath Nusrat, Anabela De Matos, Michael Turner, Keith
Simango, Hafeeza Begum, Alfie Harris, Ellie Thomas, Miller Lane-Williams, Linda Sherifi and Ashley
Kwene
Subject Awards:
English: Alex Aldea, Rupindher Pandhar, Ella Elly, Frankie NaughtonBlayne Saunders, Shihab
Rahman, Rhianna Walsh Esther Ogunbajo, Essyl Harding, Danielle Porter, James Grima, Keiva King.
Maths: Shihab Raihan & Angelica Zvingyte, Amber Waldron, Josh Johnson, Ben Addy-Ocran & Kifah
Mohammed.
Catering: Owen Childs, Dylan Lewis Newell, Ellie May Thomas, Chloe Jackson, Quatrina Benjamin,
Manasseh Amponsah.
Child Development: Chloe Lowe, Sophie Felton.
Science: Charlie Copsey, Ronald Yiadom, Angelica Zvingyte, Lacy Meike, Brett Lawerence, Kate
Smith, Sam Coates, Jemima Mwe-Di-Malila & Michael Ojeikere
Business: Caitlyn Gentry, Sam Coates, Billy Gibson, Tasleem Bora, Kasia Junor & Adam McKop.
Geography: Alicia Mitchell, David Harding, Behesta Borhani, Andrew Keetch, Calvin Fioti, Ella Elley,
Emma Sams, Calvin Fioti, Sana Shah, Ayse Envr, Behesta Borhani & Andrew Keetch.
Performer of the Week: Michael Ojeikere, Lloyd Asamoah, Mannasah Amponsah.
Athlete of the week: Nahir Ally, Billy Bergman & Brooke Golden
Computing: Kate Smith, Daisy Adams, Ihsan Islam & Esther Ogunbajo.
History: Andrew Keetch, Rozario Singh.
Music - Monika P & Michael Ojeikere.
Bronze Awards:
Charlie Copsey, Benjamin Addy Ocran, Shihab Raihan, Kate Smith, Quatrina Benjamin, Alfie Harris,
Brooke Goilden, Scott Mitchell, Tarun Syal, Sharne Mitchell, Tarun Syal, Ellie Thomas, Quatrina
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Benjamin, Keiva King, Sam Coates, Ronnie Horsley, Syal, Tarun, Ketura Mwe-Di-Mallila, Calvin Fioti,
Aysha Bentick, Savannah Williams, Siobhan Heraghty.
East Anglia:
We had 32 students in October who were involved in a university talk. The university came in to
speak to a small group of students about what university life was like and what to expect. The
student really seemed to enjoy it and the feedback from the speakers was extremely positive about
the way the group conducted themselves.
Interventions:
The following departments are running intervention groups straight after half term. It is very
important that the year 11 students are attending these sessions as they are very beneficial for the
students.
Monday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Music & History
Industrial Technology, PE, ICT & Music-lunchtime only
History, Geography, Art, BTEC Engineering & GCSE Resistant Materials
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I feel that it is really important that we work together to make sure OUR school serves the needs of
OUR community and OUR young people and I hope that as many of you as possible will get involved
in the life of the school. Only by working together can we make sure that the children enjoy school
and develop the skills and knowledge they need to build successful, independent, happy lives.
I thank you in advance of your support and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
queries.
Mr D Tyrrell
Sixth Form:
This has been the first half term with our new leadership team in the sixth form: Mrs Jethwa, Miss
Davies and Mrs Hutchings. We have many new exciting ideas on what we want for the sixth form
and we want it to be an outstanding sixth form. We are all aspiring to one goal, the same goal and
that is to ensure every Sixth Former reaches their full potential to prepare them for the best futures
through be able to successfully compete with every other student across the country for same
university, apprenticeships, or job
Sixth Form Student Body
We have now established our Sixth Form Committee, who are all students with an excellent record
of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and follow the dress code impeccably. They have been
working with and talking to younger students, visiting assemblies and building good working
relationships with staff. They all have shown a strong desire to make a lasting impression at our
school and be involved in decision making. Therefore they have spent the past few Council meetings
discussing the impact they would like to have across the whole school, as well as ideas for fund
raising, charity events and whole school activities they intend to organise this year.
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Year 13
BALTAR I (Ms)
Habil Nassor
Aimee Brown
LALL S (Mr)
Adiba Chowdhury
Shafique Nangelo
Yusuf Oguntoyinbo
JULLIAN-OTTIE A (Mr)
Akyar Miah
ODDIE G (Mr)
Zahra Malik
Aaron Figget
Year 12
Senior Prefect Team
G Merry (Mr)
Tatenda Nyoni
Rebecca Mccue-Martin
WILLIAMSON (Mr)
Siddque Wallace
Head Boy
Rahys Khan
FLEMINGWOOD J (Mrs)
Danyal Zain
Georgia Lucas
Josephine Bruce
Senior Prefects
MOHAMED (Mr)
Charlie Gibson
DURKIN (Miss)
Oke Uwegba-Obatarhe
Head Girl
Jamie-Lee Kiff
Holly Marvell
Frankie-Jo Filtness
Naznin Rahman
Josh Morrison
Scott Cullen
Daniel Toone
Johnathan Muikwa
Rebecca Parish
Sporting Success
On Friday 10th October I had the pleasure of joining our students at the UEL Indoor Rowing
Championships. In terms of performance our Sixth Formers had a very successful day but more
importantly they were outstanding ambassadors of our School. They conducted themselves in a very
mature manner and were very helpful and supportive of their younger peers. They also made the
most of this great opportunity of visiting UEL but meeting with representatives from various courses
and having a tour of the sports facilities and campus. Please congratulate and commend the
following students: Cemone Collins, Gbemi Oloko, Katie Lucas and Deja Mckoy, Joshua Morrison,
Sam Jackson and Cedric Bokete.
Subject Awards
High Flyers
Congratulations to Shaun Anderson, Adiba Chowdury, Jessica Harris-King, Rebecca Parish and
America Reda for excellent AS-Level results.
Well done to Kane Golding and Sam Coker for outstanding GCSE results.
Thank you Sixth Form teachers for your continued support in helping us to recognise the hard work
and effort our Sixth Formers are putting into their studies. The positive recognition awards this week
were as follows:
Computing Awards:
Emil Emin-Prentice in recognition of excellent work in IT
Talha Latif in recognition of persistent effort in all of his work
Business Students of the week:
Lilah Abdulsalam in recognition extra effort in class.
Shafique Nangrejo in recognition extra effort in class.
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Michaela White in recognition extra effort in class.
Eric Eze in recognition extra effort in class.
Tawana Chafesuka in recognition of excellent presentation in class.
Elizabeth Gladwell in recognition of focus in class.
Tariq Khalef in recognition of positive start to the year.
Devika Persaud in recognition of working to the best of her ability.
Thomas Gilchrist in recognition of working to the best of her ability.
Rigers Sherri in recognition of positive attitude to learning.
Elizabeth Gladwell and Jordan Hendry to be commended for their exceptionally positive start to the
year in BTEC Business.
Emil Emin-Prentice for his hard work and completion of work.
Frankie Rudge and Aminata Sankoh for their cooperation, hard work and focus.
English student of the week:
Johnson Lawrence in recognition of supporting Mrs Kirkpatrick.
Performers of the week:
Josh Whitney (Year 13)- good start to the week, full of ideas and commitment. Has made big leaps
since Year 12!
Rebecca Mccue-Martin in recognition of her attempt at a Northern accent in her first unit
Social Scientists of the week:
Sharufa Yuma in recognition of excellent contributions in Sociology
Aimee Brown in recognition of excellent progress in Sociology
Mathematician of the week:
Michal Szczpanik in recognition of using initiative to ask for extra help
Textiles awards:
Yr13 - Melanie Dyke, Justina Jusinskaite (RC)
Yr12 - Cassidy Nelson, Alexia Agathangelou
Photography awards: Yr12 - Tawana Chafesuka, Diana Vysniauskaite and Yr13 - Suzanne Cole
Sociology – Georgia Lucas (Year 12) and Adiba Chowdury (Year 13)
History - Abby Ellis for completing her AS History preparation homework that was completed during
the Summer break. Well done!. A good start to your History studies.
Enrichment Programme
Our Core Programme was revised this year and now includes lots of opportunities for student to
develop their skills set and prepare for University and their futures. On a Wednesday afternoon we
have set up one-to-one mentoring and tutoring for our Sixth Formers who missed out on getting
their C grades in English and Maths. It is a wonderful atmosphere and a productive learning
environment to witness and be part of.
Year 12 core on Thursday the 11th of September was held by a company called Elevate who will be
helping our students throughout the year with developing their independent study skills.
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Anglia Ruskin University
The Sixth form and a selected group of year 11’s were lucky to have the chance to experience what
life would be like at University, our guest from Anglia Ruskin University provided the students with
several presentations from student life to student finance. Students then had the opportunity to
visits the University bus which was converted into examples of student accommodation. Our sixth
formers and year 11’s were a credit to the school and we would like to congratulate them on their
behaviour.
Open Day Trip
To recognise that your child is at an important and pivotal stage in their Education, we are
developing our enrichment programme to help support them with this. With regard to the planning
of their future career paths we are organising a University Open Day trip to the University of Lincoln.
We are offering this exciting opportunity to all members of the Sixth Form but there will only be 45
spaces which will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The trip will take place on
Wednesday 3rd December. Students will meet in the Common Room at 8:00 for registration and the
estimated time we expect to arrive back to Warren is around 19:30. We will travel to the University
and back to Warren School via coach. The cost of the transport up to the University and back will be
£15 which will need to be paid to the Front Office by Friday 14th November, along with the
permission slip attached below.
Please note that we will provide a free school meal to those eligible. Any additional food or drink
students are welcome to bring their own or bring money to if they wish to purchase it throughout
the day.
The students will be allowed to attend the trip in non-uniform but clothing will need to be
appropriate as they will still be representing the school. Students are still members of Warren Sixth
Form during this time and any inappropriate conduct will mean that they will not be invited on any
further enrichment programmes.
Final message: We would just like to commend all the Sixth Form students to a successful start to
the Year, but please remember that this is a crucial time in their education and they need to be
carrying out independent study time at home if they are to achieve the highest grades possible.
Mrs Jethwa, Ms Davies & Mrs Hutchings
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Humanities News
GCSE RS
After half term all year 9 students will be given the opportunity to study GCSE RS, this is a
compulsory GCSE and conforms to statutory guidance. It will give pupils the chance to achieve an
extra GCSE by the end of year 11; they will follow the course for the rest of year 9, 10 and 11. The
aim of the course is to encourage learners to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a
broad, satisfying and worthwhile course of study, covering a variety of contemporary topics that will
challenge them and equip them to lead constructive lives in the modern world.
We will be following the WJEC B syllabus, please feel free to look at the topics we will be covering at:
www.wjec.co.uk
Mrs Fleming-Wood, Head of Humanities Faculty
Celebrating year 8 Volcano projects - Humanities Faculty
The year 8's had a volcano making project this half term. We have had some very amazing entries
and I have been very impressed with the level of effort that has been put into them. Well done
everybody!
Geography Awards:
The Year 11 students went to Southend-on –Sea as part of their controlled assessment. All students
displayed excellent behaviour and have worked very hard during the controlled assessment piece.
Well done.
The Year 7’s had a globe making competition this term and the Year 8’s had a volcano making
competition this term. Ms Islam has been very impressed with the models that I have been brought
in so far. Winner will be announced after half term. Watch this space.
S Islam, Subject Lead for Geography
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History
We have had a successful first half term in the History Department. The pupils appear to be enjoying
the new curriculum and many are turning out to be very promising historians. We have been very
honoured to give out ‘Historian of the Week’ certificates and we are pleased to share with you some
outstanding work from year 9. These are examples of assessment pieces where pupils were asked to
create a poster or leaflet to promote the maiden voyage of the Titanic.
We would also like to inform parents that the History club will be starting after half term. This is
open to pupils from all year groups. The focus will be the creation of a World War One memorial
garden which will form part of the school landscape when completed. Please encourage your child
to attend and be part of this cultural experience.
I look forward to working with your pupil next half term.
Mylene Duke, Subject Leader for History
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Design & Technology News
The first half term of this academic year has been incredibly successful for students in DT. It has seen
the greatest number of positive Stars being awarded to all year groups, rewarding not only academic
progress, but also effort and attitude. A special mention must however go to the following students:
Year 7:
Airyl Burns – consistent hard work and effort in lessons this half term. This has resulted in him
producing a superb piece of practical work – well done.
Sadia Ali – an outstanding piece of project homework completed during this half term.
Sabina Cobaj – excellent effort and work ethic as well as being a positive role model to others in the
group
Zac Davis – an excellent start this half term demonstrating a positive work ethic, and producing
some excellent work
Destiny Porter – excellent effort and producing a very good piece of practical work.
Year 8:
Liam Carter – a positive attitude towards his work resulting in an excellent first project.
Demini Walker – positive attitude, and resilience shown to complete work to an excellent standard.
Jamdra Lukaite – superb effort and attainment this half term.
Nawal Ali – commitment shown to complete her practical task to an outstanding standard
Simren Ejaz – enthusiasm and positive attitude towards learning.
Year 9:
Tyler Tridini – demonstrating a hardworking and conscientious attitude towards his classwork and
homework tasks.
Rebecca Boyton – consistently producing work to a high standard, and a positive attitude.
Parys Snooks – excellent effort, and producing work above her target level.
Briken Cobaj – demonstrating a very positive attitude towards his studies.
Moises Aidoo Agyei – excellent effort and superb practical skills.
Year 10:
Eimad Basit – increased confidence in sharing his knowledge and understanding in group and class
discussions.
Kingsley Lane-Williams – excellent practical skills.
Grace Price – always having a positive attitude and supporting other students with their work.
Billy Middleton – positive attitude and excellent practical skills.
Lee Marshal-Vale – perseverance in producing high quality practical work.
Year 11:
Lewis Shuffle and Ashawn Campbell – completing every homework task on, or before, the due date.
Charlie Copsey – excellent effort and positive attitude in the workshop.
Mason Connolly – commitment to completing his practical task to the highest standard.
Rosie Playford – excellent effort and positive attitude in the workshop.
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Year 12:
Connor Watson, Shivam Barot, Owen Barber-Green, Chencen Tang and George Heron - excellent
attitude and work ethic, consistently producing work which meets or exceeds their target grades.
Year 13:
Daniel Toone, Grace Rouse-Baron, George Taylor and Taylor O’Shea – meeting all deadlines, and
consistently producing work which meets or exceeds their target grades.
Grace Rouse-Baron – Continued hard work and effort to produce work to the highest standard. This
will undoubtedly enable Grace to fulfil her ambition of studying Deep Sea Engineering at University.
Looking for something to do over half term? Why not visit one of the following…
The Design Museum - Located on the River Thames, near Tower Bridge, the Design Museum offers
inspiring insights into the world of design with exhibitions on fashion, architecture, furniture,
graphic, product, transport and digital design. Alongside its cutting edge programme of temporary
exhibitions the museum also hosts a variety of talks and family activities. www.designmuseum.org
The Science Museum - The Science Museum is the most visited science and technology museum in
Europe. There are over 15,000 objects on display, including world-famous objects such as the Apollo
10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
The Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution - This grand building just off Piccadilly has been home
to 14 Nobel prizewinners, and housed the laboratories of some of the world's greatest scientific
minds. The small but entertaining exhibition explores the illustrious history of the RI, and uses
animations and comedy to explain some of the groundbreaking concepts and equipment on show.
www.rigb.org/visit-us/faraday-museum
Kirkaldy Testing Museum - In Southwark, David Kirkaldy and his machine helped shape today’s
world, testing materials for such as bridges from St Louis to Sydney via Blackfriars; railways; Liberty
ships; the Skylon and Comet airliner. His Victorian workshop still houses the working machine and
more. Open on the first Sunday of each month. www.testingmuseum.org.uk
London Transport Museum - This museum whisks you on a journey of London's transportation
system since 1800, through fascinating and colourful displays, bus and tube simulators and many
family-friendly interactive games and activities. www.ltmuseum.co.uk
The Crystal - The Crystal, located in Docklands, a sustainable cities initiative explores the future of
cities. Home to the world's largest exhibition focused on urban sustainability and a world-class
centre for dialogue, discovery and learning. The Crystal lets students experience first-hand many of
the pioneering solutions and innovative technologies that are driving future trends for a more
sustainable world. www.thecrystal.org
Finally, keep your eyes open for information about some exciting after school activities that will be
starting in DT after half term. More information to follow.
Mr Williamson
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Food and Health Studies
It has been a great half term for the Food and Health Studies department. The new Key Stage 3
curriculum has allowed pupils to make a wide range of food products including; Risotto, Spahetti
Bolognese, Fiorentina Pasta, Savoury rice, Pasta Bake, Carrot Cake, Coleslaw, Cous Cous and
Ratatouille. There are many more fun and delicious practicals to follow! A special mention goes to
the following pupils, who achieved the Food Science Award:
Year 7
Ellie Turner, Tyrone
Baxter, Eveilina
Pranaityte, Chahat
Nagpal, Tobi Agarawu
Year 8
Cameron Hollick, Calum Prentice
Georgina Edward, Flavius Andreoaia
Sami Stocia, Stella Umasaran
Year 9
Riddhi Patel, Harry Annison
Jospeh Pain, Trish Tutu
Brijesh Patel
For those pupils that still have not paid their Food Science money (£5), they will have to supply their
own ingredients starting after half term. The recipes will be given one week in advance and will be
an additional homework. For those that have paid, the school will purchase their ingredients. The
only requirement is that the pupils bring a container to take their products home in.
The Key Stage 4 pupils taking GCSE Catering as an option have also had a great first half term. The
Year 10s have been cooking a range of dishes to develop their higher skills in preparation for their
practical exam in June. The Year 11s have been completing their controlled assessment as well as
starting to prepare for the written exam in June.
The pupils taking Health and Social Care and Child Development as an option have had a brilliant first
half term. They are in completion of parts of their controlled assessment, which make an excellent
contribution to their overall grade.
A special mention to those that have completed excellent work in their first half term in Catering,
Health and Social Care and Child Development:
Catering (Year 10 and 11)
Paige Hornsey, Khadija Borhani, Casey
Sebra, Sefora Mihai, Callum Griggs, Latavya
Hickson, Chloe Jackson, Ellie May Thomas,
Owen Fadojutimi-Childs, Dylan Lewis
Newell, Quatrina Benjamin, Manasseh
Amponsah
Health and Social Care and Child Development
(Year 10 and 11)
Kerry Bailey, Scarlett Warren, Tolani Alanola
Sophie Felton and Chloe Lowe
The Key Stage 5 pupils taking Health and Social Care as an option have had a great start to their first
year in Sixth Form. They have started their assessment work and are working through it brilliantly. A
special mention to the following pupils for excellent work and effort in class:
Health and Social Care (Year 12)
Elizabeth Gladwell, Temi Ajiboye, Awana Cravid, Lucy Gray, Molly Gunn, Helen Jadeja, Khatun,
Aklima, Aklima Khatun, Princelia Lembusa and Dorcas Tshizungu
Ms J Parkes
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News from the Drama Department
Shakespeare Schools Festival:
This year our school has been fortunate to participate in ‘The Shakespeare Schools Festival’. The
festival has over a 1000 schools across the UK participating in performing a 30 minute version of a
Shakespeare play at professional theatre. Throughout the last two months, I have worked with a
very talented cast of 9, from a range of years from 8-13, in rehearsing Macbeth. The extra-curricular
project has been ran as a professional theatre production, with rehearsals, workshops, technical,
and dress rehearsals. The project also gave the cast members a better knowledge and understanding
of the themes, language, and characters of a Shakespeare play. We performed our play on
Wednesday 15th October at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford and it was a huge success. The
evening had two other schools from the local area performing and all students’ performances were
excellent. I am extremely proud of our students as they performed to an extremely high standard
throughout their performance. The Shakespeare Schools Festival co-ordinators were extremely
complimentary about our students in their feedback on the night and it really was pleasing to see all
our students respond and act in a professional manner throughout the whole process.
We will definitely be running the project again this year and aim to make it even more bigger and
more successful!
Mr G Merry, Head of Drama
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English / Literacy News
Year 10
Are currently working towards the following assessment:
Examine the way commitment is portrayed in A Woman to Her Lover and My Last Duchess.
Refer to other poems from the poetry selection in your response.
They need to read the following poems:
A Woman to Her Lover – Christina Walsh
My Last Duchess – Robert Browning
Valentine – Carol Ann Duffy
To His Coy Mistress – Andrew Marvell
Over the half term, pupils would benefit from reading about these poems on the BBC bitesize
website. There are also many helpful tutorials on YouTube.
Year 11
Pupils will be moving on to their third Literature exam text, An Inspector Calls by J B Priestly.
Pupils need to research the following topics:
 J B Priestly
 Capitalism
 Socialism
 Edwardian society
 The Titanic
 The importance of the Women’s Rights movements
All Year 11s will sit An Inspector Calls mock exam on Friday 28th November. The exam will take place
during their normal English lesson that day.
S Jones
The English department took a group of forty year 7 pupils to the British Library on Monday 20th
October to view an exhibition called “Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination”, to support the
ghost stories unit of work year 7 have been studying in English and to reward hard work and effort in
lessons. The pupils were wonderfully behaved throughout the trip and were fantastic ambassadors
for the school.
The group participated in a workshop which took them around the exhibition and explored a range
of horror-themed literature, art and film from the 18th century to the 21st century. Pupils were asked
to analyse how popular fears have developed and changed over the centuries, and to explore this is
reflected in the art and literature we produce.
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Shea Desmond, a year 7 pupil on the trip, had this to say:
“On the 20th of October, a group of 40 children were selected to visit the British Library to learn
about gothic writing. We stayed at the library for an hour and a half. Some of the activities we took
part in were really fun; we got the opportunity to read some books from the 18th century! “It was
really fun and I enjoyed it!” said Zac Davis, another student who was picked for the trip. We spent
time planning for our own gothic tale. Interestingly, we wandered around the exhibition and looked
at a group of novels, ranging from the 18th to the 21st century. Finally, at the end of the day, we went
back to school. Overall, I loved it! (But I wish we had a little more time there!”
Ms Shaikh
The Present Moment Theatre Lab production of The Tempest
The English and Drama departments were delighted to have the opportunity to work with the
acclaimed Present Moment Theatre Lab. After weeks of borough wide auditions, four pupils from
The Warren were cast in a touring production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Those pupils were:
AMIRA REDA
CEMONE COLLINS
MANASSEH N AMPONSAN
MICHAEL OJEIKERE
All pupils worked hard rehearsing during the summer holiday and in the second week of September
toured the finished production across the borough visiting schools, culminating in a performance at
RADA in central London.
The cast were professional and impressive. It was difficult to believe that for all pupils this was their
first time performing Shakespeare to a live audience. Lines were delivered with eloquence and
precision whilst physical performances were so believable it was at times difficult to remember that
the cast were all under 18 years of age.
Year 9 and Year 10 pupils were able to watch the production in support of studying a Shakespeare
play in English lessons this term.
All pupils involved, either as cast or audience members, were engaged, enthusiastic and excellently
behaved. An absolute triumph!
Mrs A Kirkpatrick
Reading and Accelerated Reader
Reading well is undoubtedly the single most important factor in pupils improving their chances of
doing well across the curriculum. It enhances writing and oral skills, improves vocabulary and
spelling, develops a child’s ability to concentrate and boosts self- confidence.
At Warren, all pupils in Years 7 and 8 are enrolled in the Accelerated Reader programme,
internationally recognised as an extremely effective means of helping pupils progress.
After initial ‘STAR’ testing, pupils are given a reading level which relates to colour coded books in the
school library. Pupils can then take online quizzes on the books they have read and the school can
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chart their progress. Pupils will have an online ‘virtual bookshelf’ displaying all the books they have
taken quizzes on and will be rewarded for reaching key milestones in their reading.
After half-term, pupils will take quizzes every fortnight during form time, so we expect pupils to
complete at least one book every two weeks. Quizzes may also be taken at any other convenient
time using the library computers.
We trust we have your support in ensuring that your child is reading regularly at home. Half term is,
of course, an ideal opportunity for pupils to catch up with their reading. Pupils may have read
several books in recent weeks and refreshing their memory of these during half term would put
them in a good position to attempt several quizzes when they return and move more quickly
towards getting their awards.
We would also like to remind parents of pupils in all years that a reading book is part of every pupil’s
essential daily equipment
Mr M Todd, Literacy Coordinator
Business Studies Department
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Business Studies Department Student of the Week Awards
The following students have received subject certificates over the first half term for showing the
effort, creativity and determination to succeed on their respective Business courses:
Year 10 Boys:
Iman Hassan, Lionel Wilson, Edvin Sefoli, Naeman Khaliq, Casey Porter, Marc-Anthony InnisTomlinson and Billy Middleton.
Year 10 Girls:
Tynah Smith, Laura Rimkeviciute, Nursel Aleksandrova, Teniola Adigun, Abbie Verrent, Elisabeta
Meshi, Nelima Islam.
Year 11 Boys:
Alfie Butcher, Pawan Kumar, Adam McKop, Billy Gibson, Samuel Coates, Michael Hogg and Junaid
Khan.
Year 11 Girls:
Ashley Kwene, Sindi Ismani, Kasia Junor, Tasleem Bora, Caitlyn Gentry, Guoda Judickaite and Jordan
Mann.
Year 12 Boys:
Romas Romanas, Thomas Gilchrist, Tawana Chafesuka, Eric Eze and Johnson Lawrence.
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Year 12 Girls:
Katrin Sukmanova, Devika Persuad, Elizabeth Gladwell, Michaela White, Darcie Gibson and
Josephine Bruce.
Year 13 Boys:
Sam Salter, Rigers Sherri, Tariq Khalef, Shafique Nangrejo, Fahed Ahmed and Lawrence SmithOsinaike.
Year 13 Girls:
Lilah Abdulsalam, Francesca Rudge and Holly Marvell.
Business Fact of the Week:
50% of the ownership of Domino’s Pizza was once exchanged for a used Volkswagen Beetle.
Mr Lall
News from the Music Department:
Drum Works
As a school we are incredibly lucky to have been chosen to be one of just seven schools in London
that is able to run the drum works programme with the support of the Barbican Arts and Youth
Music. After taking delivery of 28 samba drums we were able to launch the programme on 17th
September with a full day workshop and a lunch time playground performance which attracted quite
a crowd. We have secured funding to run the scheme for four years and our students are already
benefitting from a lunchtime drumming club and an after school performance group. In addition to
this every year 7 student has had a chance to experience drum works 1st hand and has been given a
session. We are extremely excited about the future of this project and look forward to working with
students of all ages and abilities across the school in the years to come. The drum works instructors
have been extremely complimentary about our students and the feedback from the pupils has been
excellent.
If your child hasn’t been along yet and would like to come and give it a go then please tell them to
pop along to the East Hall of a Wednesday lunchtime or see the music department for more details.
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English Heritage Schools Festival
As a school we have spent the past 6 months working hard towards gaining English Heritage Schools
status. As part of this students have been focussing on local historical projects in a range of
curriculum areas. The school took part in a showcase and exhibition at Eastbury Manor house in July
where a range of the students art, textiles and drama work was displayed. This term we have been
focussing in on the upcoming centenary of the first world war and ways in which we can
commemorate this. The art department have benefited from the English Heritage Funding through
investment of specialist equipment and resources which allows our learners to explore new media.
With this funding we have been able to design and create a series of stained glass pieces, memorial
blankets and recruitment posters detailing WW1 events and linking to the history within our local
community.
The humanities club have plans to design and plant a garden of remembrance in front of the science
department. The English department have plans to study war poetry and creative writing focussed
around the 1st World War.
Barking’s War Theatre Workshop
90 students from year 8 were lucky enough to be selected to take part in a theatre workshop based
upon stories from “Barking’s War”. The workshop was run by Anna Karen who wrote and directed
the play and has been a professional actress in both the TV & theatre for close to 60 years (best
known for her roles as Olive from ‘On the Buses’, Aunt Sal in Eastenders and playing alongside
Barbara Windsor in the Carry On Films). Students responded to real life stories of local soldiers and
their families during the 1st World War and created improvised plays based on these. The workshop
leaders were extremely impressed by the quality of the work produced by many of the students and
their emotive responses to the sources they were given.
In addition to this a group of 8 students who have been identified as Gifted & Talented in drama
received an hour and a half workshop to prepare them to represent the school in the English
Heritage Borough Showcase at the Broadway Theatre on 6th November. We look forward to telling
you more about how this event has gone in the next parents’ newsletter.
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Clubs & Extra-Curricular Activities
We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer our students the opportunity to take part in a range
of extra-curricular activities. At the end of this Newsletter is a timetable of what is currently
available to students in the school. In addition to these we are looking to start running some short
certificated courses as well for students which include things such as first aid and film making.
S Lyus
Enrichment Coordinator & Teacher of Music
News from the Maths Department:
All pupils must revise work completed in class so far using “mymaths” and notes in their exercise
books. Pupils can use the “I Can Statements” (learning checklist in their exercise books) to identify
topics for improvement. In addition, pupils will be receiving extra HW (worksheets or on “mymaths”)
during half term. Year 11 pupils have been informed of their topic areas that they need to improve
on by their teachers.
MyMaths:
Login: warren
Password: trapezium
Maths Visits to Kings College London:
Five Year 10 and six Year 11 pupils attend Enrichment Sessions at King’s College London Maths
School where they are studying interesting topics and clever ideas to enhance their learning.
They are working with pupils from across London and are very enthusiastic and keen. The pupils are
impeccably well behaved and confident at working in collaboration. They will be attending these
sessions every fortnight between 5pm – 7pm.
Year 11 after school Maths Study Club
Homework / Study Help - every day from 3 – 4.30 pm in Room MA7.
Maths Department
News from the Sports Department
UEL London Indoor Rowing Championships – Fri 10th Oct
Michael Turner YR11 came 8th out of 96 competitors and has been talent selected by London Youth
Rowing.
Aysha Bentick YR11 came 12th out of 80 girls competing and Brooke Golden YR11 came 25th.
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The YR12 Girls: Cemone Collins, Gbemi Oloko, Katie Lucas & Deja Mckoy came 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th
respectively out of 50 competitors.
Sam Jackson YR13 came 11th out of 60 competitors and Joshua Morrison and Cedric Bokete came
18th and 20th respectively.
All of our students were a credit to the school and competed with courage as they had to race in
front of about 1500 people.
YR 11 Football Team V Trinity – London Cup – 14th October 2014
On Tuesday night Warren beat Trinity of Croydon 6-2 in the London Cup. Goals from Tarun Nahir,
Scott Mitchell, Solomon Ogunwomoju, Alfie Harris and Daniel Parish put us 5-0 up at half time. We
took our foot off the pedal in the second half and eventually came out 6-2 winners with a 6th goal
from Dylan Newell. The support from staff and students was fantastic.
YR11 Football Team V Royal Liberty – Essex Cup - 16th October 2014
On Thursday the 16th October our Year 11 team beat Royal Liberty School 9-8 on Penalties after the
game finished 3-3 after full time. Daniel Parish scored a fantastic half volley to equalise after Liberty
took the lead against the run of play. Two goals from captain Scott Mitchell, the second an
absolutely screamer from 30 yards put us 3-2 in front until the last minute when a goal mouth
scramble led to a Liberty equaliser. The game went to penalties after a goal-less extra time. We
scored 9 out of 10 penalties with only one player not having to take a nerve racking penalty. The
hero, as is usual in penalty shoot-outs, was our goal keeper Kane Forbes-O’Gorman. Kane took and
converted our 5th and crucial penalty but as the shoot-out became more nervous Kane saved a
penalty after we missed which kept us alive. He then made the crucial save that led to victory saving
Liberty’s 10 penalty kick. The team played really well and deserved to have won comfortably in
normal time.
Special thanks to Mr Knowles and Ms Williams for their support.
PE Clubs & Activities
Junior Golf Coaching
As part of our partnership with Sport England our junior golf coaching programme will begin again
Wednesday 5th November. We have 12 spaces available for students in year 7/8 & 9. Students will
have to apply for this amazing opportunity which provides them with free golf coaching for the
entire year.
Lessons will be on a Wednesday from 3pm until 4 pm. A member of the PE department will escort
the students to the Golf Range.
Indoor Rowing Club
Our Indoor Rowing club runs every lunchtime and is available for all students. The club has been a
great success so far with hundreds of students having a go.
Students should feel free to come along and try indoor rowing if they have not done so before.
G Murray, Head of PE
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WARREN
SCIENCE
Science Department
Year 7 Science Clubs
In science club this term we have been doing many exciting experiments to develop the interest and
enthusiasm of Year 7s. Students got a chance to make lava lamps, fire writing and even dissect an
eyeball.
Here’s a typical day at science club:
Topic:
The Sodium Thiosulphate challenge
Aim:
Complete the chemical reaction in 23 seconds.
Background: When Sodium Thiosulphate and Hydrochloric acid react together a pale yellow
precipitate is formed. We timed how long it took for the cross to disappear. The
challenge was to make the chemical reaction happen in 23 seconds by changing the
volume of acid.
*** Winners ***
Winning group completed the reaction in 23.06 seconds!
If you have not already been to science club then come and join us after half term. Every week we
will learn how to do a new extraordinary experiment.
3.00pm – 4.00pm every Monday, Science 8.
Created By: Mr Islam,Georgina Edward, Ronica Jumi-Gordon, Olivia Cuttill and Kaia Cesay
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Warren Sports Centre - New Fitness Classes
Circuits 7pm-8pm Thursdays
Fit2 fite 8pm-9.15pm Thursdays
Martial Arts to Music
All levels of Fitness welcome
For more Information please email: [email protected]
B Martin, Warren Sports Centre Manager
Extra-Curricular Timetable – yr7
Monday
Lunch
Boyband – MU2 – Miss Lyus
Practice rooms – Music
Rowing – Indoors – PE staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Jourdanne
Art Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Tuesday
Choir – MU2 – All music staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Wednesday
Drum Works Band – East Hall - Miss
Lyus/ Barbican
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Lego Club – Library – Mr Lall & Mrs
Robinson
Art Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Thursday
Practice rooms – Music
Geography Club – Humanities - Miss
Islam
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Jourdanne
Maths Homework – MA08 – Miss
Charalambous
Friday
Minecraft Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Afterschool
Keyboard Club – MU1 – Mrs Briner
Practice rooms – Music
Rugby (boys) – Field – Mr Jakubowski
Netball – Sports hall – Miss Purcell
Cross Country – Field – Miss Rodney
Sociology Club – Humanities - Miss Fleming-Wood
Science Club – Sc7 – S Islam
Apps for Good – IT4 – M. Killoran
Art Club – Art 1 – Mr Sands/ Miss Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Orchestra – MU1– Mrs Davies
Practice rooms – Music
Boys Football – Astro – Mr Hanton
Homework Club in LZ4
Art Club – Art 3 – Art Staff
Performance Group (auditions only)
East Hall - Miss Lyus/ Barbican
Practice rooms - Music
Tag Rugby (Girls) – Astro – Miss Purcell
Hockey – Astro
Performing Arts Club – Drama 2 – Miss Munoz
Street Base bus – side playground – LBBD Youth
Workers
Photography Club – Art2 – Mr Oddie
Homework Club in LZ4
Practice rooms – Music
Film Club – Media 2 – Miss Durkin
DT Club – DT2/DT5 – Mr Williamson
Girls Football – Astro – Miss Rodney
Homework Club in LZ4
History Club – Humanities - Mr Williams
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Extra-Curricular Timetable - Year 8
Monday
Lunch
Boyband – MU2 – Miss Lyus
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Jourdanne
Art Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Tuesday
Choir – MU2 – All music staff
Rowing – Indoors – PE staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Boys football – Astro – Mr Knowles
Wednesday
Drum Works Band – East Hall Barbican
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Lego Club – Library – Mr Lall & Mrs
Robinson
Art Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Thursday
Practice rooms – Music
Geography Club – Humanities - Miss
Islam
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Jourdanne
Maths Homework – MA08 – Miss
Charalambous)
Friday
Minecraft Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
ICT for art – Art dept – Mr Walker
Year 8 Boys Football – Astro – Mr
Knowles
Afterschool
Keyboard Club – MU1 – Mrs Briner
Practice rooms – Music
Rugby (boys) – Field – Mr Jakubowski
Netball – Sports hall – Miss Purcell
Cross Country – Field – Miss Rodney
History Club – Humanities - Mr Williams
Sociology Club – Humanities - Miss
Fleming-Wood
Science Newsletter club – Science – S
Islam
Apps for Good – IT4 – M. Killoran
Art Club – Art 1 – Mr Sands/ Miss
Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Orchestra – MU1– Mrs Davies
Practice rooms – Music
Homework Club in LZ4
Art Club – Art 3 – Art Staff
Performance Group (auditions only) East
Hall - Barbican
Practice rooms - Music
Tag Rugby (Girls) – Astro – Miss Purcell
Hockey – Astro
Year 8 Boys Football – Astro – Mr
Knowles
Street Base bus – side playground – LBBD
Youth Workers
Photography Club – Art2 – Mr Oddie
Homework Club in LZ4
Practice rooms – Music
Film Club – Media 2 – Miss Durkin
Homework Club in LZ4
DT Club – DT2/DT5 – Mr Williamson
Girls Football – Astro – Miss Rodney
Year 8 Boys Football – Astro – Mr
Knowles
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Extra-Curricular Timetable - Year 9
Monday
Lunch
Boyband – MU2 – Miss Lyus
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Jourdanne
Art Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Tuesday
Choir – MU2 – All music staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Wednesday
Drum Works Band – East Hall - Miss
Lyus/ Barbican
Rowing – Indoors – PE staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Lego Club – Library – Mr Lall & Mrs
Robinson
Art Club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Thursday
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Jourdanne
Maths Homework – MA08 – Miss
Charalambous
Art club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Friday
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
ICT for art – Art dept – Mr Walker
Afterschool
Keyboard Club – MU1 – Mrs Briner
Practice rooms – Music
Rugby (boys) – Field – Mr Jakubowski
Cross Country – Field – Miss Rodney
Apps for Good – IT4 – M. Killoran
Art Club – Art 1 – Mr Sands/ Miss Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Orchestra – MU1– Mrs Davies
Practice rooms – Music
Netball – Sports Hall – Miss Purcell
Photoshop for beginners – Art – Mr
Walker
Art Club – Art 3 – Art Staff
Homework Club in LZ4
Performance Group (auditions only)
East Hall - Miss Lyus/ Barbican
Practice rooms - Music
Tag Rugby (Girls) – Astro – Miss Purcell
Hockey – Astro
Street Base bus – side playground – LBBD
Youth Workers
Art Club – Art1/Art3 – Miss Bernard & Mr
Sands
DT Club – DT2/DT5 – Mr Williamson
Photography Club – Art2 – Mr Oddie
Homework Club in LZ4
Practice rooms – Music
Girls Football – Astro – Miss Rodney
Boys Football – Astro – Mr Tyrell
Film Club – Media 2 – Miss Durkin
Homework Club in LZ4
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Extra-Curricular Timetable - Year 10
Monday
Lunch
Boyband – MU2 – Miss Lyus
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs
Jourdanne
Tuesday
Choir – MU2 – All music staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Wednesday
Drum Works Band – East Hall - Miss
Lyus/ Barbican
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Lego Club – Library – Mr Lall & Mrs
Robinson
Thursday
Practice rooms – Music
Rowing – Indoors – PE staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs
Jourdanne
KS4 Maths – MA6 – Miss Bhamber
Art club – Art 3 – Mr Sands
Friday
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
ICT for art – Art dept – Mr Walker
Afterschool
Keyboard Club – MU1 – Mrs Briner
Practice rooms – Music
Rugby (boys) – Field – Mr Jakubowski
Cross Country – Field – Miss Rodney
Apps for Good – IT4 – M. Killoran
Art Club – Art 1 – Mr Sands/ Miss Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Orchestra – MU1– Mrs Davies
Practice rooms – Music
Netball – Sports Hall – Miss Purcell
Photoshop for beginners – Art – Mr
Walker
Homework Club in LZ4
Performance Group (auditions only)
East Hall - Miss Lyus/ Barbican
Practice rooms - Music
Tag Rugby (Girls) – Astro – Miss Purcell
Hockey – Astro
Street Base bus – side playground – LBBD
Youth Workers
Art & Design – Art1 – Mr Sands/ Miss
Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Practice rooms – Music
Girls Football – Astro – Miss Rodney
Boys Football – Astro – Mr Tyrell
Film Club – Media 2 – Miss Durkin
Art Club – Art3 –Mr Sands
Textiles – Art 1 - Miss Bernard
Photography Club – Art2 – Mr Oddie
Homework Club in LZ4
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Extra-Curricular Timetable - Year 11
Lunch
Boyband – MU2 – Miss Lyus
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs
Jourdanne
Afterschool
Keyboard Club – MU1 – Mrs Briner
Practice rooms – Music
Rugby (boys) – Field – Mr Jakubowski
Cross Country – Field – Miss Rodney
Art Club – Art 1 – Mr Sands/ Miss Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Tuesday
Choir – MU2 – All music staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Wednesday
Drum Works Band – East Hall - Miss
Lyus/ Barbican
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Lego Club – Library – Mr Lall & Mrs
Robinson
Thursday
Practice rooms – Music
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs
Jourdanne
KS4 Maths – MA6 – Miss Bhamber
Orchestra – MU1– Mrs Davies
Practice rooms – Music
Netball – Sports Hall – Miss Purcell
Photoshop for beginners – Art – Mr
Walker
Homework Club in LZ4
Performance Group (auditions only)
East Hall - Miss Lyus/ Barbican
Practice rooms - Music
Tag Rugby (Girls) – Astro – Miss Purcell
Hockey – Astro
Street Base bus – side playground – LBBD
Youth Workers
Art & Design – Art3 – Mr Sands
Textiles – Art 1 - Miss Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Practice rooms – Music
Girls Football – Astro – Miss Rodney
Boys Football – Astro – Mr Tyrell
Film Club – Media 2 – Miss Durkin
Photography Club – Art2 – Mr Oddie
G&T enrichment – Art 1 – Mr Sands/ Miss
Bernard
Homework Club in LZ4
Friday
Rowing – Indoors – PE staff
EAL Club – EAL dept – Mrs Leon
Monday
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Tracking Criteria
Behaviour
Effort
4= Pupil consistently maintains expected
standards of behaviour
3= Pupil maintains expected standards of
behaviour
2= Pupil occasionally meets expected
standards of behaviour
1= Pupil regularly fails to meet classroom
expectations and school Code of Conduct
4= Excellent (Working above the expected
standard)
3= Good –The expected high standard
2= Working towards the expected high
standard
1= Poor
X= Frequent absences make it impossible to
grade
Progress measured against current National
Curriculum / GCSE predicted grades
Home Study
4= Excellent (working above the expected
target grade)
3= Working towards their target grade
2 Working below the expected target grade
1= Will not achieve their target grade
X= Frequent absences make it impossible to
grade
4= Always completed to the expected high
standard
3= Usually completed
2= Sometimes completed
1= Never completed
X= Frequent absences make it impossible to
grade
Coursework
4= Coursework completely up to date
3= Coursework almost complete
2= Coursework is incomplete
1= No coursework produced
N= No coursework set at this stage
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