Volume. 3 Issue. 14 Friday 24th April 2015 Courageous Hound Dear Parents/Carers, Our amazing parents/ carers raised approximately £5,000 and our sponsors, Rochford Stokes, kindly donated another £5,000 last Saturday. This makes our incredible total to around £10,000! The Spring Fair was a terrific success enjoyed by parents/carers, pupils, prospective parents and pupils, our local community and staff. A special thank you to Patrizia Gnoato for leading the team to achieve our biggest fair yet. Patrizia and the team have certainly inspired our children and shown what can be achieved when we get involved in our local community. A big thank you to everyone who contributed and prepared for the event. Here are a list of our wonderful supporters: Entrance: Katy and Alice Newman Adult Tombola – Annabel Howcroft, Rochford Stokes Team, Sarah Ward Raffle – Emma Smith and Stephanie Wilson Second-hand clothes – Eileen Kiernan, Nina Belstoyneva & Brigitte Rothfuss Second-hand book and toys – Madeleine Law Hotdogs – Harvey Ward, James, Cheesy Spanish food – Anna and Manuel Miquel and their son Miguel (Year 8), Clara, Alfonso Italian pizza – Marco & Ilaria Gregotti, Adrian Howcroft Cakes – Sandra Bishop & Natalie Scott and Olivia (Year 8) Crepes – Esther Authier, Katherine Faure, Celine Matuszewski Indian food – Sonal Sheik, Asma Karim, Deadra Ethiopian food – Mako and Katra Oddonos – Christian and Elizabeth Oddono, Lynda, Ann Marie, Lynsey, god daughter Sarah Sweets – Fereal & Steven Addicott Plants – Emma Lyne Bar – Penny and Jules Chalkley, Stephanie and Julian Whitter, Ron Rooney DJ – Martin Smith / Karaoke – Betty Smith (Year 9) Coconut Shy – Paul, Camilla and Felix McGill Nerf guns – Ruth Buckle Uni Cycle – Alfie (Year 7), Fraser Roberts (Year 6), Peggy Smith (Year 7), Wendy Roberts Bouncy Castle – Jody, Lucy Stevens, Enea (Year 7) Chocolate Tombola – Justine Aspey, Catherine Radcliffe / Lucky Dip – Ingrid Rostron Grand National – Cathy and Pascal Madoc-Jones / Target Golf – Katherine, Ben & Atticus Jackson Tea & coffee – Melissa Bane, Laura / Tattoos: Ian Roberts and Simon Harper Bracelets: Jasmine Liu (Year 9) and Ariana Langhofer (Year 9), Mikayo Langhofer Pencil cases: David Langhofer and friends (Year 9) Face Painting: Dawn Evans, Jane Aspelling, Jayne Wedge Feathers in the hair: Louise Rooney, Tania Fallon, Camilla McGill Design poster/Raffle ticket/map: Wendy Roberts / Collection of prizes: Annabel Howcroft Treasurers: Dawn Evans and Sheridan Colson / Runner: Katy Kinch & PR: Melissa Bane Other helpers: Chris, Lynda, Sebie, Amanda Owen, Helen Arnold, Neela, Julisa Hedges, Fatima Da Silva, Richard Wilson, Delana Durman, Hilary Clarke, Clea Sullivan, Mary Barker Pupil ambassadors: Enea, Milly Dakin, Scarlot McGill…and all other pupils who helped! Thank you to Manuel Alvarez, Oghale-Oghene Erikigho, Zayd Adiicott and Mr Favre for welcoming us all so beautifully into Assembly this morning. LUNCH PAYMENTS SUMMER TERM Parents are reminded that Summer Term lunch payments must be received by 22 May. The cost of lunches for this half term is £70.00. Please also ensure that you are up to date with all payments for lunch for the previous term. All details can be found on WisePay. If you are having difficulty making payments please contact Mrs Thunhurst in the Finance Office on 020 7924 8205 or by email at [email protected] 1 Courageous Hound 2ND ANNUAL SPRING FAIR By The Parent Council Last weekend the second annual spring fair was held at the school and how lucky we were again with the weather! Many of the same stalls were run as last year - the ever popular penalty shootout, the Grand National, karaoke, bouncy castle, face painting, tattoos and homemade crafts to name but a few. We also had some new activities this year including uni cycling for the brave. The food options were amazing this year as people were spoilt for choice - hotdogs, Spanish food, pizzas, Ethiopian food, crepes, Indian food, cakes and our own local Oddono's ice cream. We were also able to show off the gardens where we served tea, coffee and cakes to the many visitors to the school. The bar also seemed to be a popular location for many people! Our Spring fair was very generously sponsored by estate agents Rochford Stokes who also helped run the adult tombola stall with great enthusiasm. Congratulations to the many winners in the raffle. There were so many generous donations by local businesses that lots of people were able to win some great prizes. The energy and time needed to put on an event of this size is huge and it would not be possible without the enthusiasm and drive of so many people. Many thanks to all the parents, carers, staff and pupils who were involved in any way with the fair. And also many thanks to the hundreds of people who came along to support the fair. It was lovely to welcome so many pupils and parents as well as members of our community to our school. It was a great atmosphere and really showed off Bolingbroke Academy at its best. The great thing about this type of event is that it also raises money, we don’t have the final number yet but we think we have made nearly £10k! Please do not forget to send us any feedback on the fair to [email protected]. 2 Courageous Hound YEAR 9 TRIP TO THE DESIGN MUSEAUM By Ms Houghton It was fantastic to start the summer term by taking some of our creative and talented year 9 pupils to The Design Museum. We all enjoyed a picnic lunch outside the Mayor’s Office and a scenic walk along the South Bank. Once we arrived at the museum, the pupils had the opportunity to explore the “Woman, Fashion, Power” exhibition, innovative health care designs and modern products which improve everyday lives. After they looked around, the pupils then selected their favourite products which affected an interactive list that the museum was keeping a tally of. We ended a perfect, sunny day by enjoying ice creams on the way back to school. “It was really nice to see all the things we do and make in Art and Design and Technology as the things they would be in the world of design, such as the recycled plastic chair and the Olympic torch.” – Ruthie ParkmanEastman. “It was fascinating, inspiring and enlightening to see the clothes of powerful and influential women exhibited on the mannequins.” – Dill Shepherd “Educational and inspiring design.” – Jack Jenkin “Great views.” – Chelsea Caryl Figure 1: travelling to the Design Museum by tube Figure 2: Scenic walk along the South Bank Figure 3: Picnic lunch outside the Mayor's Office Figure 4: Exploring the Design Museum 3 Courageous Hound MORE ON ART & DESIGN MUSEUM TRIP By Ms Wheeler On the 15th April Ms Wheeler and Ms Houghton took 30 Yr 9 students to The Design Museum and The Tate Modern on a GCSE style research trip. They also had the opportunity to sample the artistic life of the Southbank, watching street performers and artists on a beautifully hot spring day whilst enjoying a picnic. The students went on to look at the work of some of the most famous contemporary artists in the world, in particular studying the work of artists inspired by poetry and dreams. Members of the public were peering over the pupils shoulders to catch a glimpse of their drawings as they worked. Bolingbroke certainly has artistic talent! Quotes from the day ‘If GCSE Art research involves walking in the sunshine, drawing and taking photographs, I’m doing it.’ Mahina Bernardo ‘Miss, why is that painting worth millions of pounds? It’s just painted black all over.’ Dylan Bowles ‘I really enjoyed learning new sketchbook techniques to investigate artists work’ Jasmine Lui These budding artists enjoyed the beautiful day SIGN UP FOR A JUNIOR MASTERCLASS AT UCL UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YEAR 8 AND 9 PUPILS By Miss Robinson Junior Masterclasses are entertaining, hands-on sessions run by UCL academics. The classes give you a taste of learning at university and you can pick from a range of academic subjects. You could choose a subject you study at school, or a completely new subject. Applications are now open for the May half term Junior Masterclasses! Classes will be held from 26-29 May, 2015 and are detailed here: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/widening-participation/prospstudents/pre-16/junior-masterclass/year9 Pupils can apply for more than one Masterclass (up to four) and will be notified by May regarding their application. Please note that Year 8 and 9 pupils will need to be accompanied by a parent or carer. Participants will get the chance to learn more about UCL and attending university and have a look around the campus. 4 Courageous Hound ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT BOLINGBROKE ACADEMY By Ms Sherman Our aim at Bolingbroke is to aid the language development, social integration and educational achievement of pupils who are officially identified as children whose first language is other than English. We are fortunate to have pupils whose first language ranges from French to Somali, therefore it is essential that we recognise and support pupils in maximising their progress in all areas of the curriculum. At Bolingbroke we are keen to ensure monitoring of EAL pupils’ progression so that all teachers are aware of the variations of EAL pupils’ achievements in their subject/classes. Learning Walks frequently take place with a focus on EAL pupils and good practice is shared across the Academy among teachers. Bolingbroke’s “non-negotiables” of teaching help teachers embed and focus on language. Homework clubs exist to support EAL pupils in their independent study. Twice a week there is a French Reading Group so pupils are given the chance to stretch their native reading ability. Reading groups, Word Power Books and Ms Robinson’s careful selection of library books are all vehicles in which we aim to support these pupils. We are constantly looking for new ideas to strengthen this side of the Academy; if you have any suggestions, please contact me [email protected]. English Language Day on Thursday 23rd April UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) set up this day in 2010 "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organization". It is also the date traditionally observed as the birthday of William Shakespeare. EAL COFFEE MORNING ON WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY Waalidka iyo xanaaneyasha qaaliga ahoow, Waxan idin sheegaynaa in aan sameyneyno maalinta Arbacada ah taariikhduna tahay 13th May 2015. EAL (morning coffee) kulan qaxwo oo aan kaga hadli doono: Ardayda eedabtooda iyo inqaabta la siiyo Heerka waxbarasho iyo guulaha laga gaaro Iyo waxyaabo kale oo muhiim u ah ardayda Waxaan rajeyneynaa in aad ka soo qeyblidoontaan kulankaas. We would like to invite all our parents/carers who do not have English as their first language to a coffee Morning at Bolingbroke Academy on Wednesday 13th May at 10:30am. It will be an opportunity to meet other parents and also talk to the school about how we can support you and your family as well as discussing any improvements we can make to our communication service. We look forward to seeing many of you there! Mahadsanidiina MFL RESOURCES Please be aware that the “Big Picture Guides” featuring all of the vocabulary for this half term has now been uploaded to the Bolingbroke Academy website (Curriculum tab, MFL Curriculum tab and then scroll down to the bottom of the page. We hope that this will be useful for you in supporting your child with their weekly vocabulary learning. I would really appreciate your support with this and would welcome any feedback on useful strategies, ways in which this process could be improved etc. Any concerns please email [email protected] 5 Courageous Hound BOLINGBROKE ACADEMY’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT By Ms Tibbetts On Thursday 26th March, 15 teams of Bolingbroke pupils came together to compete in our first ever Basketball competition. Excitement could be felt throughout the academy during the week leading up to the event with over 60 pupils competing against one another to be crowned the winner’s. The event began with knockout stages between the teams leading onto nail biting quarter-finals and semi-finals. The time for the final quickly approached with two well-deserved teams going head to head to see who would be crowned champions. Both teams played well with the ball constantly swapping hands. As the final whistle went a group of Year 9 pupils were crowned champions. The night was coming to an end but we just had time to sneak in a match between our Year 9 winners and our staff team – our Year 9 pupils were still undefeated at the end of the night! A huge thank you to all our teams of pupils involved, we look forward to seeing you competing next year. Another huge thank your to our fantastic group of cheerleaders and volunteers who brought America to Bolingbroke Academy’s Sports Hall. Finally, a huge well done to our winning team: Noel Zerai Ueal Zerai Keynan Khalif Javorn Osbourne 6 Courageous Hound SPORTS UPDATE FIXTURES Date 26 March Year 7 th Year 8 Year 8 & 9 Boys Football (h) Boys B Team v TCC 6th May 13th May Year 9 Year 8 & 9 Boys Football (h) Boys B Team v TCC Wandsworth Year 9 Athletics Wandsworth Year 7 Athletics Wandsworth Year 8 Athletics 20th May Emanuel Athletics Event Emanuel School 4pm Emanuel Athletics Event Emanuel School 4pm Emanuel Athletics Event Emanuel School 4pm 14th July ARK Schools Athletics Championship ARK Schools Athletics Championship ARK Schools Athletics Championship Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (10am3.30pm) Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (10am3.30pm) Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (10am3.30pm) 15th July Bolingbroke Academy Sports Day Trinity Fields Parents are very welcome. Why not bring a picnic and compete in the annual Parent v Staff tug of war? Parents 1 - Staff 0 Bolingbroke are gearing up for a summer of fantastic sports! 7 Courageous Hound NOTICES FROM THE SCHOOL MESSAGE FROM MR MCINTYRE MESSAGE FROM MS THUNHURST ABSENCE LINE Thank you for using option 1 to report your child’s absence each day. This really supports our drive towards maximum learning time. Please remember to always call at the earliest opportunity, preferably between 88.20am before lessons start. WISEPAY Parents are asked to check their junk mail for emails coming from [email protected] and to allow these emails into in-boxes. We send out automated reminders about payments for trip instalments, lunch payments etc which come from this address. SCIENCE TRIP By Ariana Farmanfarmaian - Year 9 The science conference was a really fantastic event. It was great fun and I was extremely glad to go. There were so many activities to participate in such as identifying herbs used in medicine and riding on electrical wheelchairs. The conference was inspirational and has really enhanced my decision to pursue a career in biology. The only part of the day which I dreaded was the science presentation Eugenie, David and I had to do. There was noting to worry about as everybody there - staff, teachers and pupils - were very friendly. The day was perfect and I really hope we get a chance to go next year. 8 Courageous Hound PARENT/CARER COMMUNICATION If you would like to contact the school regarding child. Here is a reminder of the procedure. COMMUNICATION AT your BOLINGBROKE ACADEMY Please see the staff contact details here: http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/about-us/staff Do you have a question or would like to give feedback? PASTORAL SUBJECT Extra curricular, behaviour, emotional support, sickness etc. Homework, revision etc. Email or call your child's Civitas Tutor. Email or call your child's Subject Teacher. Did you get the response you were hoping for? Did you get the response you were hoping for? STAFF RESPONSE YES YES You are happy with the result. You are happy with the result. Email: 24 hour response NO NO Email or call your child's Head of House Email or call the Subject Lead Teacher or Head of Department Did you get the response you were hoping for? Did you get the response you were hoping for? YES YES You are happy with the result. You are happy with the result. NO NO Email or call Mr Speight, Vice Principal [email protected] Email or call Ms Bessa, Assistant Principal for Behaviour & Ethos [email protected] Did you get the response you were hoping for? YES You are happy with the result. Did you get the response you were hoping for? NO Email or call Ms Edis via her PA [email protected] 020 7924 8202 YES You are happy with the result. You have now followed all the steps. If you feel unhappy or the issue is still unresolved you can make a formal complaint. Our complaints procedure can be found on our website www.arkbolingbrokeacademy.org. 9 Brought forward 363 271 Dyslexia Awareness Competition Dyslexia Awareness Grid 151 279 10 25 2 6 Dyslexia Awareness Entry Points 8 5 27 20 Pupil's wearing Poppies 34 34 64 41 SSF Participation Sonnet Competition 20 20 10 25 30 15 5 Oh Bolingbroke 5 20 10 Spring Menu 25 10 Spring Menu Entries 23 45 20 Staff Secret Santa 20 Mr Crumbleholme beard shave What would you like to see implemented in your Academy this year? 8 7 89 10 Achievement Points 50 50 5 50 Bolingbroke has talent auditions 15 35 5 25 Spelling Bee 112 107 70 54 Aut 2 Effort Scores 50 50 5 50 1950 1362 2697 1719 Spelling Bee Participation 10 5 10 5 WW1 House Competition 23 16 61 38 Short Story 18 1 27 0 Jam Jar Competition 0 25 30 40 Book Character Competition 292 215 286 548 Sp1 & Sp2 Effort Scores 90 50 45 80 MFL House Competition 25 0 0 0 Sp1 & Sp2 Be Bold Totals 1728 1751 1441 1788 Science Challenge 15 0 20 0 Spring Fair Poster 0 0 35 0 Pi Maths Challenge 0 20 5 10 NBA Tournament 0 5 10 5 Generation Game 50 30 30 40 Last day Quiz points 20 10 0 0 Performances in Assembly 25 0 5 5 Performances in Assembly TOTAL 10 5 0 0 4951 4131 5221 4918 Aut1 & Aut 2 Be Bold Totals 1st Courageous Hound HOUSE COMPETITIONS SCORES ON THE DOORS! 10 Courageous Hound FAMILY DINING Week Beginning 27th April MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Mains BBQ Chicken Leg Mixed Bean Enchiladas Chilli Con Carne Meat Free BBQ Quorn As Above Quorn Chilli Sides Couscous Salad Chef's Salad Jacket Potato Cheese Mixed Salad Mixed Vegetables Pasta Salad fruit Strawberry Eton Mess marble cake peach yoghurt mixed fruit salad Puddings THURSDAY FRIDAY Chicken & VegetaChinese Chicken ble Pie with a PasLeg try Lid Vegetable Pie with Chinese a Pastry Lid Marinated Quorn Week Beginning 4th May MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Pork Sausages, Halal Chicken Sausages Quorn Lasagne Meat Free Veggie Sausages As Above Vegetable Curry Vegetable Bake Sides Mashed Potato Peas Chef's Salad Garlic Bread Rice Naan Bread Chips Mixed Vegetables Tartare Sauce pineapple Strawberry yoghurt Orange jelly fruit Mains Bank Holiday Puddings Chicken & Breaded Cod Fillet Vegetable Curry BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast Club is available in the dining hall to all pupils, Monday-Thursday from 7.30am-8.10am. Toast 30p for 2 slices, including toppings NEW Bacon Sandwich £1.00 Cereal 28p - 70p per bowl Apple juice/Orange Juice 17p/14p per glass Yoghurt 49p Selection of fruit 23p-41p per item 11 BOLINGBROKE KEY CALENDAR 2014-2015 SUMMER 1 APRIL Monday 27 DoE Bronze Practice expedition 1 Tuesday 28 DoE Bronze Practice expedition 1 MAY Monday 4th Bank Holiday Tuesday 5th Year 9 Careers Interviews Wednesday 6th Year 9 Careers Interviews Wednesday 6th Whole Academy Photo Wednesday 6th Year 9 Civitas Evening 5:30 - 6:30pm You will be contacted by your Civitas Tutor to arrange an appointment. Friday 8th Year 8 Trip to Shakespeare's Globe Monday 11th Assessment Week Wednesday 13th EAL Coffee Morning 10:30 - 11:30 Monday 18th DoE Bronze Practice expedition 2 Tuesday 19th DoE Bronze Practice expedition 2 Wednesday 20th Instrument Lesson Performances Music Concert 6:00pm - 7:00pm Friday 22nd Summer 1 Ends JUNE Monday 1 School Closed (INSET DAY) Tuesday 2 Enrichments Commence Thursday 25 School Closed (INSET DAY) Friday 26 School Closed (INSET DAY) 12 Courageous Hound UNIFORM UNIFORM SUPPLIERS Khalsa Schoolwear 388 Bethnal Green Road London, E2 0AH 020 7729 3286 [email protected] http://www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk/ Academy Uniform Item Essential/Optional Price Academy Blazer Essential £38.00 - £42.00 Academy Tie Essential £6.75 Academy Jumper Essential £14.50 - £16.50 Academy Tank Top Essential £14.50 - £16.50 White Shirt/Blouse Essential £12.00 Academy Boys Trousers Or Academy Girls Trousers Or Academy Girls Skirt Academy Rain Coat Or Academy Winter Coat £15.00 - £20.00 Essential Essential £16.00 – £20.00 £16.50 - £18.50 £13.00 - £16.00 £30.00 - £40.00 Academy Sports Uniform Item Essential/Optional Price Academy Polo Shirt Essential £14.00 - £16.00 Academy Shorts Or Academy Skort Academy Football Socks Essential £12.00 - £14.00 Essential £14.00 - £16.00 £6.50 - £7.50 Tracksuit Top Optional £20.00 - £24.00 Tracksuit Bottoms Optional £15.00 - £18.00 Academy Accessories Item Essential/Optional Price Academy Portfolio/Satchel Essential £18:00 Academy PE String Bag Essential £5.00 Academy Back Pack Optional £18.00 Academy Water Bottle Optional £3.50 13 STAFF CONTACTS THE CORE TEAM Role Principal Vice Principal Assistant Principal, Behaviour & Ethos A reminder of staff contact details Name Ms Edis Mr Speight Ms Bessa Email address [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] THE TEACHING STAFF Role Art & Design Technology Art & Design Teacher English Subject Leader English English English English Subject Leader Humanities and DoE Assessor Geography Lead History Teacher Maths Subject Leader Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher & Head of House Lead Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Music Lead Tutor Music: Guitar, Bass and Drum Music: Vocal Tutor Music: Brass PE Subject Leader & Head of House PE Teacher PE Coach PE Coach Science Subject Leader Science Science Science Name Ms Wheeler Ms Houghton Mrs Green Ms Khan Ms Nobes Ms Widdowson Ms Brown Ms Blacklock Mr Truman Ms Oliver Miss Donaldson Ms Banks Ms Aly Ms Tibbetts Ms Sherman Ms Konneradt Mrs Riley Mr Favre Ms Kirby-Ashmore Mr Vincent Mr Kerby Miss Luetchford Mr Brooks Mr Dyer Mr Conlon Mr Whitehead Ms Mayotte Dr Kennedy Email address [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] THE SUPPORT STAFF Role Research and Development Leader Head of Klein House Head of Smyth House Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Learning Support Assistant (LSA)/Librarian Learning Support Assistant Cover Supervisor Name Ms Robinson Ms Lahai - Taylor Ms Kelly Mr Bismark Mr Sillah Miss Rose Mr Rogers Mr Effah Email address [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] THE OPERATIONAL STAFF Role PA to Principal Administrator Behaviour Administrator Finance Administrator Facilities Assistant Chef Manager Name Mrs Harris Mr McIntyre Ms Sarwar Ms Thunhurst Mr Clow Ms Crabtree Email address [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DESIGNATED MEMBER OF STAFF for Child Protection Ms Bessa 14
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