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Volume. 3 Issue. 9
Friday 16th January
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you all so much for your kind words over the last week. It was wonderful to share this big news with you
and your messages of support and congratulations have been so lovely to receive.
I am very pleased to share some more happy news this week.
Ms Dyne from the music department got married on Saturday
10th January in beautiful Kew Gardens. Ms Dyne will now
become Mrs Riley. This change will happen gradually and I will
inform you all when her new email address is set up.
I am also excited to announce some changes to our Governors. For the last year, we have had Michael Clark as
our Acting Chair of Governors and I would like to thank him for all his support and guidance over this exciting
year. I am pleased to welcome back Gareth Davies. As many of you may remember, he was our Chair of
Governors in our first year. Gareth Davies has just returned from a sabbatical where he has been living in Asia
and we look forward to the experience he will bring to our meetings. I am also pleased to announce that Alice
Saywood, mother of Margot Saywood (Year 7) is our new Parent Governor. A full biography is on page 4 . To
see more about our Governors please see our website: http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/about-us/governance.
Thank you to all the parents who came to our Year 8 Subject Review Afternoon. It was a wonderful event with
such a positive atmosphere throughout the building. It is so important for pupils to have this feedback and it was
great that they could share it with you. I saw lots of happy faces which was a great start to the weekend. Year 7
Subject Review Afternoon is the first Friday after half term 27th February. Will all Year 7 parents/carers please
save the date!
Yours Sincerely
Ms Edis
REMINDERS
TERM TIME ABSENCE
REQUESTS
If you would like to request a term
time absence you must put it in
writing to Ms Edis.
Please either email them to Ms Edis via
her PA
[email protected]
or by dropping in a letter to
Mr McIntyre in Reception. You will
then receive an email or letter from
Ms Edis authorising or declining the
request.
FRIDAYS LATE START
The school gates open at 8:45am
on a Friday and no earlier. Please
do not send children to school any
earlier.
APPOINTMENTS
CYCLISTS
We encourage pupils to cycle
however we must request that
they have the appropriate clothing
and accessories. Pupils MUST
wear a helmet and have lights. If
they continue to not have these
items we should warn you that
they will not be able to store their
bikes on site.
If your child has an appointment
please make sure they are aware
of the time. We are unable to go
and remove pupils from their
class. All appointments should be
written in your child's planner.
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Year 7 Welcome Meeting
Tuesday 27th January
6:00pm - 7:00pm
The meeting will start promptly at 6pm
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English & Maths Mastery Curriculum
Pastoral Care
Reports - What do they mean?
Sport - Enrichment and Competitive
Enrichments/ Duke Of Edinburgh
Parent Council
AOB: Communication, Wisepay, Lost property
Year 7 Subject Review Meeting
Friday 27th February
2:15pm - 5:00pm
Year's 8 & 9 will leave promptly after they have eaten lunch.
Years 7's will be escorted down to the Sports Hall where they will be collected by their parents.
There are no appointments , Parents and pupils can make their way around the hall seeing every appropriate
teacher for feedback. The last collection should be no later than 4:00pm as it can take an hour to see every
teacher.
Pupils who are not collected will remain on site until the end at 5pm. This is not an optional meeting and
parents are encouraged to attend otherwise pupils will be escorted round by staff members.
BOLINGBROKE’S GOT
TALENT!
Anyone wishing to be considered for the talent show will need to SIGN UP to the audition
sheet in reception
Once you have signed up,
you’ll need to prepare for
your AUDITION
(Auditions will take place from 26th January)
What to prepare for your audition:
- A performance that showcases your unique talent!
- Think about this question: ‘What makes me stand out from the rest at Bolingbroke?’
If you have any questions, speak to Mr Kerby or Miss Tibbetts!
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WICKED
By Jasmine Lui
Erskine 2
The Wicked theatre show was incredibly fun and enjoyable. I would recommend it to anyone as it is a must see
on the London West End. The songs were catchy and laughs throughout the show could be heard from every
direction of the auditorium. From my point of view the whole play was a highlight and no part can really be
flawed.
However, there was a part that really stood out for me and even now those who went on the trip still continue
to re-enact this line where Glinda/Garlinda was explaining how to do a hair toss with an added laugh and a “you”
added to the end. I would like to thank Miss Kirby-Ashmore and Mrs Riley for taking the time to take us on this
trip as well as the parent who kindly volunteered. This experience was unforgettable and I am glad to have gone
to watch it.
It was a late night but I'm sure everyone will agree it was well worth it! It was Wicked!
INVITATION
Monday 23rd March
6pm
Doors open at 5:45pm
Bolingbroke Academy
The Commons
ALL PARENTS/CARERS WELCOME
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PARENT GOVERNOR
ALICE SAYWOOD
Congratulations to Mrs Saywood who has successfully applied for the role of Parent Governor. We are delighted
to welcome her to this role and offering her valued perspective in the half termly Governors meetings.
BIOGRAPHY
Alice has a daughter at Bolingbroke in Year 7 and a son in Year 3 at Honeywell School. She is already a Parent
Council Rep. Alice has a degree in Psychology and a Masters in the Psychodynamics of Human Development. She
worked for many years in advertising and publishing and is about to start her training in Psychotherapy. She
works part time as a Copy Editor. As part of her Masters she has produced a dissertation looking at adolescence
and its many effects on the relationships between the child and adult. She has also studied aspects of the impact of
emotion on literacy and therefore has a particular interest in English within the curriculum. She is keen to bring
the experience of being a parent to the Governing body. She sees the role as an exciting opportunity to get involved with the continuing development of the school.
As a parent governor, what will Ms Saywood be expected to do?
As a governor, you will need to commit time to prepare for and attend LGB meetings, to take a share of tasks
within the LGB, to visit the school including during school hours, and to take part in training.
As a parent governor, you will bring your parental viewpoint to the LGB. Through your children you will have
first-hand experience of the curriculum and how the school is perceived from a parents’ perspective. Parent
governors are elected by other parents and it is important to establish a rapport with the parental body that
elected you, whilst continuing to maintain a strategic approach to school governance.
As a Parent Governor:
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You will not be representing individual parents or their concerns, you are helping to ensure that the
school meets the needs of all its pupils.
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Other parents may approach you with to concerns but you should not become personally involved in individual concerns, as this may jeopardise formal procedures. You should guide parents about appropriate
lines of action and procedures.
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You do not need to express opinions or vote in a particular way because you have been pressed to do so
by other parents.
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You are not there to promote the interests of your own children but of all children.
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Objectivity is essential.
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PARENT NOTICE BOARD
PARENT/CARER QUIZ NIGHT
Venue: Bolingbroke Academy
Date: Friday 27th February
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8 each available on Wisepay from Wednesday 21st January 2015
Refreshments: Guests are encouraged to bring their won food, there will be a bar available for alcohol.
SPRING FAIR
SATURDAY 19TH APRIL 2015
Lots of parent volunteers needed so please come along to the first Spring Fair Meeting on
Friday 23rd January at 9:15am
At Bolingbroke Academy
PARENT REPRESENTATIVES
We now have all the Parent Representatives for each Civitas Group. In the next couple of weeks you will
receive your first email from your parent rep. If you do not wish to be on this list please let Ms Harris
know ASAP.
Likewise if you don't receive an email but would like to add your email address please let us know.
BOLINGBROKE ACADEMY SCHOOL
FUNDRAISING SHOPPING SITE
By using this link every time you shop, Bolingbroke Academy will receive a commission from each retailer at
NO cost to you. So please bookmark it and remember to start your online shopping from this page every
time you shop, especially for your Christmas presents!
http://www.Bolingbrokeshopping.co.uk
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HOUSE COMPETITIONS
SUGGESTIONS
Pupils were to write no more than 50 words on a suggestion that would improve Bolingbroke for staff and pupils.
These winners did a great job and may soon find their suggestions a reality!
Bronze
Silver
Siham Dino- Bedry
Year 7 Smyth 2
Erskine 3
A record should be kept of pupils that receive more than
one "caught being bold" and an ultimate prize should be
given to the top 30 pupils in the school at the end of the
year. E.g. Trip to Alton Towers.
CAUGHT BEING BOLD!
Fundraising events could be implemented into
Bolingbroke e.g. pyjama day. This would benefit
the pupils because they would realise giving
money is a good deed and will have fun at the
same time!
We could raise the money by charging £1 each
Well done for transitioning
between lessons in silence,
with purpose and showing
courtesy for others. Keep it
up! Write your name and
Civitas group on the back of
this card and enter it into the
box in reception for a chance
to win a prize.
GOLD
3 JOINT WINNERS
Charlotte Howcroft -Smyth 1
Kamal Farah - Smyth 2
Regena McIntyre - Smyth 4
I would like to introduce IPads to the school. They would be able to take photos
on trips and download apps that would benefit learning. (CHO)
IPads are better for the environment instead of using paper. This means less tress
are cut down. (RMC)
IPads will help pupils with their learning and staff with their schedule. (KFA)
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HOUSE COMPETITIONS
SCORES ON THE DOORS!
Competition
Erskine
Klein
Year 7 Marble Run
5
20
Year 8 & 9 Ice Cream Tasting
10
5
Shaun Bailey "Why Education?"
Smyth
Verbiest
10
10
5
50
Ice Ream Competition (Winners)
20
5
10
Ice Cream Competition ( Entry Points)
8
18
7
Summer Reading Bingo
80
80
Summer Book Benches
100
Open Day Points
60
Chrsitams Card Competition
25
Christmas Card Entry Points
9
Black History Month
35
Black History Entry Points
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8
80
100
78
76
55
15
13
37
2
11
10
Dyslexia Awareness Competition
2
Dyslexia Awareness Grid
6
25
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?
TOTAL
8
7
89
10
468
394
434
461
1st
4th
3rd
2nd
CAUGHT BEING BOLD
Could you help?
We have recently started a new initiative of praising pupils who are caught displaying Be Bold values in the
corridor. These pupils are given a Caught Being Bold card, they then put their card in a box with the
hope of being picked out for a surprise gift such as a West End Show. Is there anything that you can offer as
a prize and incentive? Theatre tickets/tickets to live TV shows/Sports Matches. If you can think of anything
that you can offer please let Mrs Harris know.
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BOLINGBROKE CALENDAR 2014-2015
SPRING
JANUARY
Friday
23rd
ARK Year 8 Maths Challenge
Tuesday
27th
Year 7 Parents Meeting
Monday
2nd
National Story telling week
Monday
2nd
ARK Spelling Bee
Thursday
5th
Enrichment Ends (Cycle 1)
Thursday
12th
School closed to pupils
Friday
13th
School closed to pupils
Monday
23rd
Spring term 2 Begins
Friday
27th
Year 7 Subject Review Evening
Friday
27th
Parent Council Quiz Night
FEBRUARY
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FAMILY DINING
Week Three Week : Beginning 19th January
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Mains
Jacket Potatoes
with Tuna
Spaghetti
Margherita
Bolognese
Pizza
Lemon and
Thyme Chicken
Beef Burger (normal
& halal)
Meat Free
Jacket Potatoes
Veggie Bolognese As Above
with Baked Beans
Ratatouille
Vegetable Burger
Sides
Coleslaw
Cheese
Chips
New Potatoes
Tomato Ketchup
Mixed Vegetables
Salad
Puddings
Flapjack
Chef's Salad
Cheese
Pineapple Upside
Down Cake
Garlic Bread
Salad
Ice Cream
Cherry Yoghurt
Strawberry Jelly
Week Four: Week Beginning 26th January
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Mains
Thai Green ChickBeef Tagine
en Curry
Meat Free
Thai Green VegeBBQ Quorn
Vegetable Tagine
table Curry
Fillet
As Above
Vegetable Bake
Sides
Rice
Couscous
New Potatoes
Cheese
Chef's Salad
Rice
Mixed Vegetables
Puddings
Chocolate Cookies
Raspberry
Carrot Cake
Melon Salad
Apple Muffins
Yoghurt
BBQ Chicken
Basil Pasta
(normal & Halal)
FRIDAY
Fish Baked in Sweet
Chilli Sauce
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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
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
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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 Sealey
Ms Tibbetts
Ms Sherman
Ms Konneradt
Ms Dyne
Mr Favre
Ms Kirby-Ashmore
Mr Vincent
Mr Kerby
Miss Luetchford
Mr Brooks
Mr Fernandez
Mr Conlon
Ms Simmons
Miss Westcott
Mr Whitehead
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
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)/Librarian
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Name
Ms Robinson
Mr Bismark
Mr Crumbleholme
Mr Sillah
Miss Rose
Mr Rogers
Ms Robarts
Email address
[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 Manager
Facilities Assistant
Chef Manager
Name
Mrs Harris
Mr McIntyre
Ms Sarwar
Ms Thunhurst
Mr Sammons
Mr Clow
Ms Crabtree
Email address
[email protected]
[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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