Edition 39 – 20th October 2017

DIARY DATES

Mon 30 Oct – WEEK 2 Performing Arts week Black History Month

Tues 31 Oct

Prospective Parents’

evening

Wed 1 Nov

Stress Awareness Day

Thu 2 Nov

Fri 3 Nov

School closes 1.20pm

Mon 6 Nov – WEEK 1

Remembrance week

Tues 7 Nov

AJEX Museum visit

Senior Maths Challenge

Y11 theatre trip

Wed 8 Nov

Y11 theatre masterclass

Thu 9 Nov

Y9 Computer Science visit

Fri 10 Nov

School closes 1.20pm

A MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING HEADTEACHER, MS HANNELE REECE

As many of you will know I am a person that loves the mountains, over the last few

weeks I have been learning a new method of climbing in an attempt to improve my

mountaineering. Last weekend I spent 8 hours learning how to fall safely off a climb

and more importantly how to catch safely another climber. To practice this you do

exactly what you would normally avoid; you deliberately fall off a 30 metre climbing

wall or learn to “catch” a person who has fallen. This led me to two thoughts, firstly I

was interested to find that we were all far more nervous about our responsibility as

catcher than as faller and secondly it has led me to think about risk.

Risk is something that is by its nature scary however risk is crucial, if we do not take

managed risks we do not learn, we do progress and we do not reach our potential for

fear of missing our objective. As a teacher, I encourage my students to take risks with

their learning. As people developing the next generation we must encourage them to

take appropriate risk however, we also have to teach them about appropriate risk and

how to manage risk. It was only be safely catching a falling climber that I was able to

show that I was ready to progress to the next level of mountaineering but with risk

comes responsibility and acceptance of a certain level of danger, whether that be

physical, emotional or social. Teaching our children how to take risks is frightening

because we want to do everything we can to protect them, but only by teaching them

how take risks properly can we really protect them.

I am not suggesting that we teach our children how to fall off mountains, but I am

suggesting that we teach our children the importance of working outside their

comfort zones academically, socially and emotionally so that they can achieve their

potential and not be limited by their fears.

Ms Hannele Reece

Acting Headteacher

UNIFORM We are incredibly proud of how well our students appear both within school

and to the local community. Students arrive looking professional and ready to work hard. This appearance of professionalism translates into calm and

purposeful classrooms. We will continue to insist on high standards of

uniform and behaviour and we appreciate your support with this.

Recently, a minority of students have been arriving to school wearing

earrings, jewellery and makeup unsuitable for school. Can you please ensure

your child only wears single stud earrings, have no rings or necklaces and

only use natural foundation and clear nail varnish.

We want to continue to ensure the academic nature of the school is

maintained and us all taking pride in our appearance supports this.

Mr Martin – Assistant Headteacher

EXAM CERTIFICATES

It is likely to be late November before any

certificates are sent to the

school.

We will notify parents and

students of dates when

certificates can be collected

from the school and the

arrangements for this.

Mr Downing – Exams

YEAR 11 Intervention/support sessions

There has been excellent attendance at session on the whole. Please continue to stress to your child the

importance of attending these extra support sessions. Along with this can I ask that you regularly check your

emails as if your so/daughter does not attend a session you will be informed immediately. DAY BEFORE

SCHOOL 8AM

LUNCHTIME AFTERSCHOOL

Monday Spanish (RM 109) 1) Maths Tuesday History-

Week 1 only

English (RM 14) 1) Jewish Studies 2) Homework club- in the library 3) Maths 4) Engineering 5) Business Studies

Wednesday Drama- Week 2 only (RM 11) 1) English support session- (RM 14) 2) Food Tech 3) Computer Science 4) Media

Thursday Maths homework/support club (RM 122) 1) Science 2) Spanish 3) History- Week 2 only

Homework/Show my homework Just a reminder that you can track the homework your son/daughter has been set and should be completing

using ‘Show my Homework’. It is not only important that your child completes all work in school to the best

of their ability, but they also complete all homework to the same standard and are revising thoroughly away

from school.

Year 11 PROM

As you are now aware the Year 11 Prom will take place at King Solomon School on Thursday 28th June. I am

sure that all students will want to attend the Prom so it is important that they purchase a ticket before the

cut off date of December 8th. There will not be an opportunity to purchase a ticket after this date so it is

important your child sends in the payment or does this online as soon as possible.

Mr Judge – Head of Year

MATHS CORNER Puzzle of the Week #2

Below is a grid onto which a set of dominoes have been placed. Your task is to draw lines on to

show where each domino is. Some have been completed for you already.

Remember:

You cannot have the same domino twice

Do not draw the lines around one unless you are sure there is only one place for it to be!

Answers in the next edition!

Mrs Martin-Paz – Head of Maths

Week #1 Answers Sequence 1:

O T T F F S S E N T E

Rule: Initials of numbers

Sequence 2:

A D C F E H G J I L

Rule: 3 forward and 1 back

Sequence 3:

D N O S A J J M A M

Rule: Reverse month initials

YEAR 7 NEWS Meet the Year 7 Team!

Mrs Carmel-Brown Ms Saunders Mr Newman Miss Abraham Mrs Herst Rabbi Waxman

Head of Year Deputy HoY 7A 7G 7G 7K

Mr Brew Miss Kamal Mr Gerstenberg Miss Barua Mr Chavero Miss Cohen Mr Kouklakis

7M 7P 7Z Pastoral Pastoral Pastoral Pastoral

REWARD POINT CHALLENGE W/E 13th October

REWARD POINT BY FORM

7A 254 7G 383

7K 253 7M 235

7P 343 7Z 314

Year 7 Reward Point Challenge REWARD POINT BY STUDENT

Joshua, Tosin (7P) 24

Coker, Damilola (7K) 21

Ahmed, Muhammed Muhid (7P) 20

Kazak, Cyrus (7P) 20

Langham, Ellie (7P) 19

Clark, Rex (7Z) 18

Brien, Bradley (7Z) 18

Oyebanji, Remi (7P) 18

Butko, Andrea (7G) 17

Bhebhe, Ryan (7Z) 17

Sandru, Natanael (7G) 16

Michaels, Cydney (7G) 16

Brydson, Ashley (7Z) 16

Mensah, Jade (7G) 16

Kaye, Sarah (7G) 16

Howes, Ruby (7G) 16

Attendance

Regular attendance is very important. Students are encouraged to be in school every day – attendance is

directly linked to results and each day missed is 5 hours of learning time.

Students with 100% attendance will be entered into a prize draw at the end of each term with the

opportunity to win a prize.

Mrs Carmel-Brown – Head of Year

Students are encouraged to collect reward

points – points are accumulated and students

have an opportunity to win Bronze, Silver, Gold

and Platinum badges.

Reward points are awarded to students for a

rage of reasons – good behaviour, being helpful,

making an extra effort to answer a question etc.

At the end of each month, the points are added

up and displayed on the notice board. As well

as earning points towards badges, students

points are totalled up in form classes. The

form class with the most points at the end of

each term will receive a small reward!

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STEM NEWS Year 11 GCSE Computer Science and Year 12 A-Level Science were invited to attend the ADA Lovelace Day

Live Lecture held at the Royal Institution (Home to the Christmas Lectures). The evening commentates Ada Lovelace, considered the world’s first computer programmer and saw a host of Women speakers discuss and

highlight some of the many achievements of Women who work in the fields of Science, Technology,

Engineering and Maths. The evening aimed to encourage girls to look at STEM based careers and considering

these subjects in university

The girls who attended witnessed a live chemical engineering

experiment with liquid nitrogen, demonstrations of advanced

robotics and computing and learnt about women who trail blazed

archaeology and marine biology. Emma Conteh of Year 11 was

also the lucky recipient of a signed book from one of the evenings’

speakers.

The event was an enjoyable and we look forward to being invited

back next year. For girls interested in STEM subjects we will be

running a STEM club from Wednesday 18th October

Mr Cunningham – Had of BICT

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS Welcome back to the Performing Arts Department. We have been and continue to be very busy this term.

School Show

Congratulations to everyone who auditioned and got a part

in this year’s musical, Hairspray. Rehearsals are Wednesdays

after school. Please refer the rehearsal schedule for dates

and times.

KS Collective

This talented group of musicians and singers have been working hard on writing their own lyrics and music, as

well as rehearsing for performances within school, celebrating Black History Month.

Chanukah Concert

After half term we will start preparing for this year’s Chanukah concert. If you would like to perform please

come and see me.

Instrument lessons

There are still some spaces left if you are interested in learning a musical instrument. Please let me know if

you wish to have lessons.

Dates for your diary:

7th Nov 2017. Yr11 theatre trip to see Woman In Black

14th Nov 2017. Yr 10 mock exam evening performance to friends and family

20th November 2017 Yr 11 exam evening performance to friends and family

14th Dec 2017 Chanukah Concert

14th and 15th March 2018 Hairspray

If you would like to attend any of these events please get in touch.

Ms Williams - Head of Performing Arts

KEHILA ARTS NEWS

Edible Sukkot Challenge

During the week of the 9th October, students across year seven were

tasked with making ‘Edible Sukkot,’ to celebrate the festival of Sukkot.

Using team-work skills, pupils were set a challenge to budget for

different edible ingredients to use to construct their models of the

temporary shelters; according to the specific guidelines which make

a sukkah kosher.

From using ‘marshmallow fluff,’ pretzels and raisins to name a few of

the ingredients, students came up with some varied designs and had a

fantastic time in doing so.

Shake, Shake, Shake!

In conjunction with learning about the festival in class, students were able to gain a more practical understanding about Sukkot during lunch times by having the

opportunity to shake the Lulav and Etrog in and around our school Sukkah.

From reciting a special blessing and understanding the symbolism of each of the species,

pupils across all years felt more connected to Sukkot and the meaning behind some of

its customs.

Sixth form enrichment opportunities

Year 12 students enjoyed taster sessions for workshops coming up next half term.Sam Grant from human

rights charity René Cassin highlighted the work they do worldwide, and discussed with students about

modern slavery- the topic which will be focused on during the programme.Also, Idit Pick from the UJIA spoke

about Israeli society by looking at questions such as identity and the relationship between the diverse ranges

of people in Israel, in the ‘UK Task Force,’ programme.

Mr Lewis-Green – Kehila Department

VISITO TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS Year 9 students, Hannah Chowdhry, visited the House of Lords for a

tea and talk meeting on international Christian persecution, after receiving a personal invitation from Baron Alton of Liverpool.

Hannah is also a lead volunteer with the British Pakistani Christian

Association. Her duties including responding to emails and calls,

building databases, preparing an Easter and Christmas window display

and invoice reconciliation. She also has acted as an ambassador for

the group a role which has seen her deliver a wreath of flowers to

the Pakistan High Commissioner to mourn victims killed during a bomb attack in the city of Quetta earlier

this year.

During the meeting Hannah learnt about the severe persecution Christians face in Northen Nigeria, Syria and

Iraq.

"It was really exciting to enter into the House of Lords, one of the most important political buildings in the

UK."

"Hearing the harrowing accounts of persecution across the middle-east was heartbreaking.”

WHAT’S ON

Bright South Theatre, under the direction of Mr. Chavero,

presents the London premiere of a new adaptation of The Tricycle.

This young Spanish company presents its first project in English,

portraying a playful yet disturbing world and posing questions as

relevant now as when The Tricycle was first written.

Apal and Climando have to pay for the tricycle they hired but they

don´t have the money. How far will they go to survive in a world

where all hope of a future is lost?

Three teenagers and an old man try to survive in a hostile, unintelligible and alienating world. They’re just four marginal

characters looking for their place in a system which forgot them.

What will they do for the chance of a better tomorrow?

The Tricycle was the first play by renowned Spanish playwright

Fernando Arrabal. Written in 1952, is a strangely light-hearted tale

of poverty and murder. In this perfect example of Absurd Theatre, the writer questions the limits of freedom

and the relationship between our acts and their consequences in a

rotten society in which children commit sinister acts to survive.