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Volume. 3 Issue. 15
Friday 8th May 2015
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Dear Parents/Carers,
As the country votes for it's Prime Minister the pupils at
Bolingbroke Academy have been casting their votes to decide the
lunchtimes and reading group times in our school day from September.
Votes are still being counted and will be announced after the half term
holidays.
As we grow to four cohorts in September 2015 we have
continue to recruit talented and passionate teachers and support staff:
Mr Jones (Head of PE) graduated from Bristol University with a BSc Sports Science in 2011. He lives locally to
the Academy and is invested in building on the hard work of Mr Kerby and the team to achieve sporting excellence. He is committed to pupils representing the Academy at a regional, National and international level. We
will be introducing Mr Jones to our pupils and parents at our annual Sport day located at Trinity Fields on
Wednesday 16th July.
Mr Dyer (PE Coach) has a wide range of experience working in schools and academies across London and
USA. He will be with us for the rest of this academic year to coach and teach pupils in all aspects of the PE curriculum, Sports enrichments and fixtures.
Ms Aly (Maths Teacher) graduated from Queen Mary University in 2012 with a BEng Computer Engineering
and went on to complete her PGCE at London Brunel University in 2013. Since 2013 she has taught in an International School before commencing her post at Bolingbroke Academy in April 2015.
Mrs O’Loughlin (Maths Teacher) graduated from University of Limerick, Ireland in 2010. She has worked in
two South London schools and her pupils have an excellent track record of achievement. She has previously
taught GCSE and A‘level and will be an asset to the Maths team.
Mr Murphy (Science Teacher) graduated from Dublin University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a
Chemistry PGCE in 2009 in London.
Miss Austin (Philosophy & Ethics Teacher) graduated in Theology and Religious Studies at University of
Leeds in 2009. She completed her PGCE at Leeds Trinity University College in 2011. She has taught in high performing selective and non-selective schools. Miss Austin's pupils have an impressive track record of GCSE and
A’level results and we look forward to her joining the Humanities team in September 2015.
Mrs Brett (Alternative Provision Co-ordinator) joins our
team this term to support our pupils and families who may be experiencing challenge in their lives. Mrs Brett has extensive experience working with families across London and ensuring every child
can access educational provision in a smaller setting. Mrs Brett
teaches pupils across all our core subjects; English, Maths & Science.
END OF YEAR EXAMS
Pupils have end of KS3 exams for Geography and History and
assessments for all other subjects in lessons next week (11 - 15th May).
They will have end of KS3 exams for core and remaining subjects
during exams week July 3rd-10th. Pupils will be given support to make
a revision programme but it is their responsibility to manage their
timetable.
I wish all of the pupils lots of luck in their exams next week.
I look forward to seeing your results.
Ms Edis
Thank you to Alliyah for
performing in this morning's
assembly. It was a wonderful
way to start our Friday.
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ASPIRATIONAL CAREERS ADVICE FOR ALL YEAR 9 PUPILS
By Ms Robinson
This week all our year 9 pupils have had a 20 minute one-to-one careers interview with a professional careers
advisor. The advisors all volunteer their time with the charity My Big Career www.mybigcareer.org and they
come from a range of different schools and colleges.
We would like to say an enormous thank you to:
 Deborah Streatfield (Director of My Big Career and Careers consultant)
 Caroline Robinson (completed Careers Guidance qualification at London South Bank University)
 Nicolette Wykeman (Career Coach and Associate Career Consultant at Imperial College Business School)
 Vince Pizzoni (MBC Trustee and former Careers Advisor at Cheltenham Ladies' College)
 Sarah Newbery (Head of Careers and Work Experience at St Mary's School, Cambridge)
 Nancy Van den Broeck (Careers Manager at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College)
 Pamela Rider (Careers Advisor at Claremont Fan Court
School)
Independent careers advice for young people is a key factor in
boosting social mobility and My Big Career recruit advisors who are
motivated by their shared passion for making career and educational
opportunities available to all – regardless of background, affluence or
connections
Each pupil will be given an individual report detailing the discussion along with guidance for follow up activities
which Miss Robinson and Civitas tutors will support. Some pupils will be offered a mentor provided by My Big
Career which will start in the autumn term.
All of the pupils have left their interviews discussing future options with a renewed enthusiasm, asking about work
experience and people they want to meet.
We have been extremely proud of the way the pupils have welcomed our visitors and with the seriousness they
have taken the interviews.
Some comments from the pupils:
“She really knows what she’s talking about!”
“We talked about jobs I’d never thought of before”
“I definitely want to be in a caring job.”
“We talked about university and what I could study”
“I didn’t realise you don’t need a finance degree to work in the City”
YEAR 9 BATTLEFIELDS TRIP
For those pupils going on the Year 9 Battlefields Trip there is a special meeting for parents on
Thursday 14th May at 6pm
In the Commons
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH - PRACTICE EXPEDITION 1
By Ms Blacklock
27th - 28th April 2015
On this expedition in Epping Forest pupils took part in two days of Outdoor and Adventurous training covering map work, first aid, navigation,
outdoor survival skills, self-contained outdoor living, and camp craft. They
really impressed us with their independence , maturity and resilience.
They worked so well together as teams and stayed positive even when
their map reading had led them in the wrong direction, they quickly
redirected themselves and all pupils successfully reached the set
destinations.
The main message from pupils was tiring but FUN! And a really exciting
challenge. They now feel ready and prepared for the qualifying expedition
in September in Ashdown Forest.
Pupil articles will follow once the 2nd and final practice expedition is
completed on the 18th & 19th May.
Pupils putting their map reading skills
to the test.
After a good nights rest they are raring to
again!
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If you are interested in competing in The Great Bolingbroke Bake Off you need
to bring in a bake of your choice on Monday 11th May. You can bake whatever
you want – a cake, scones, bread – the first round is all about showing us what
you can bake.
Two pupils from each house will then be selected to bake in our own food
technology room in the second round. So get set and BAKE!!!
SPORTS DAY CHARITY EVENT
By Destiny Nicholas-Brown
At the end of Sports Day the pupils of Bolingbroke Academy are organising a very special sale of
refreshments. The money will go towards "Save the Children" a charity we hold close to our hearts. We
hope that you will enjoy the ice cream, cakes, sweets etc. (see more about Sports Day on Page 6)
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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
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
SCHOOL NEWS
MEET OUR NEW
ADDITIONS!
THE STICK INSECTS!!
WELL DONE ZAYD!
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]
Congratulations to Zayd Addicott from Erskine for his
amazing achievement last weekend in the London Youth
Marathon. Zayd came third in London and we are all
very proud of the hard work you are doing in this sport.
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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
20th 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
Emanuel Athletics Event
Emanuel School 4pm
Emanuel Athletics Event
Emanuel School 4pm
Emanuel Athletics Event
Emanuel School 4pm
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)
23rd June
14th July
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!
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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.
Did you get the response you were hoping
for?
Email or call your child's Subject Teacher.
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
Email or call your child's Head of House
Did you get the response you were hoping
for?
NO
Email or call the Subject Lead Teacher
or Head of Department
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 Ms Bessa, Assistant Principal
for Behaviour & Ethos
Email or call Mr Speight, Vice Principal
[email protected]
Did you get the response you were
hoping for?
[email protected]
Did you get the response you were
hoping for?
YES
You are happy
with the result.
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.
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Competition
Brought forward
Erskine
Klein
Smyth
Verbiest
363
271
151
279
10
25
Dyslexia Awareness Competition
Dyslexia Awareness Grid
2
6
Dyslexia Awareness Entry Points
8
5
27
20
Pupil's wearing Poppies
34
34
64
41
SSF Participation
20
20
10
25
Sonnet Competition
30
15
5
Oh Bolingbroke
5
20
10
Spring Menu
25
10
Spring Menu Entries
23
45
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
Aut1 & Aut 2 Be Bold Totals
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
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
Bolingbroke Challenge
20
10
0
0
Music Performances in Assembly
25
0
5
5
Music Performances in Assembly
10
5
0
0
Spring 1 Effort Scores
45
35
20
35
4856
4066
5191
4823
TOTAL
20
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HOUSE COMPETITIONS
SCORES ON THE DOORS!
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FAMILY DINING
Week Beginning 27th April
MONDAY
Mains
Pesto Pasta
Meat Free
As Above
Sides
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Cottage Pie with a Roast Gammon
Herby Mash Top Roast Halal Turkey
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Mac 'n' Cheese
Fish Fingers
Veggie Pie with a
Herby Mash Top
Roast Quorn
As Above
Veggie Fingers
Cheese
Chef's Salad
Mixed Vegetables
Yorkshires
Roast Potato
Mixed Vegetables
Gravy
Broccoli Salad
Potato Wedges
Peas
Tartar Sauce
Fruit
Strawberry Eton
Mess
Marble Cake
Peach Yoghurt
Melon
Puddings
Week Beginning 4th May
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Mains
BBQ Chicken
Leg
Mixed Bean Enchiladas
Chilli con Carne
Chicken & VegeChinese Chicken
table Pie with a
Leg
Pastry Lid
Meat Free
BBQ Quorn
As Above
Quorn Chilli
Vegetable Pie Chinese Marinated
with a Pastry Lid
Quorn
Couscous Salad
Chef's Salad
Jacket Potato
Cheese
Mixed Salad
Mixed
Vegetables
Pasta Salad
Raspberry
Yoghurt
Strawberry Jelly
Fruit
Chocolate
Cookie
Mixed Fruit Salad
Sides
Puddings
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
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BOLINGBROKE KEY CALENDAR 2014-2015
SUMMER 1
MAY
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
Tuesday
9
Whole School Photo ( Rescheduled due to weather)
Monday
22
Year 7 Concert at St Michael's Church 6pm - 7pm
Thursday
25
School Closed (INSET DAY)
Friday
26
School Closed (INSET DAY)
Monday
29
Class of 2021 ( Year 7) Parents Meeting
Tuesday
30
Ark Music Gala
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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
£16.00 – £20.00
£16.50 - £18.50
£13.00 - £16.00
Essential
£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
£12.00 - £14.00
Essential
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
SHOES
Please note that pupils are not allowed to wear Kickers whilst in school.
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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
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