ISSUE 965th April 2019

Y9 vs Mirfield Free Grammar – Semi Finals

On Friday 29 March the eagerly anticipated match between BBG and MFG was about to begin. The game beganat a blistering pace with BBG slightly on top. The ball was being contested in the middle third of the pitch withBailey Cadamateri and Riley Hamill dictating the tempo and regaining possession for BBG. When possessionwas regained BBG launched effective counter attacks at the MFG goal with the main outlet being Kenzie Fraserwho was already causing the MFG defence issues with his strength and pace on and off the ball.

A few times it seemed Kenzie Fraser andStephen Toussaint were through on goal butthe luck would not be in BBG’s favour and theball would not find the goal. After about 20minutes of the first half gone BBG managed tocreate another good attacking opportunity withElliot Atkinson finding Mehael Sullivan on theright wing. Mehael attempted to drive into thebox but was tackled and the ball span out ofplay close to the corner flag. A set piece wasthe perfect opportunity for BBG to set up apracticed set piece. Kenzie Fraser would takea long throwing, placing the ball between thesix yard box and the penalty spot. The rest ofthe attacking players would crowd the box andthe keeper was hoping for an opportunity toopen the scoring. Just like clockwork this wasexactly what unfolded; Kenzie launched the ballinto the box, the ball was flicked on by anoutreached MFG goal keeper only to find BaileyCadamateri who rose above the tall MFGdefence to head the ball into the top corner ofthe MFG goal leaving the keeper helpless.1 – 0 BBG.

With about 10 minutes left until half time BBG seemed to be well in control; dominating the game and stillcreating opportunities well into the final minutes. It was a small lapse in concentration that allowed MFG to getback into the game. A long ball into their tall striker was well controlled. He then turned Lewis Wilkinson tocreate a shooting opportunity which he took. It narrowly avoided Bryn Evans in goal who looked as though hemay have got a hand to it. Just before the half the score stood at BBG 1 – 1 MFG.

BBG 1 – MFG 1

During the half time break the players were disappointed they couldn’t have seen out the first half in the lead.However, they were as determined as ever when the second half began to get back into the lead. Again, a fastpaced start to the game set the tone with what would be a closely contested second half. The ball was backand forth between boxes with both goal keepers making smart saves and keeping their teams in the game. Agoal was all that was needed to tip the balance in this one. Kenzie Fraser and Stephen Toussaint were busyup top trying to get the ball under control and create some scoring opportunities to get BBG in the lead. Itwasn’t to be for either team within regulation time and this game was going into extra-time. It seemed at thispoint that Lewis Wilkinson, George Boulton, Elliot Atkinson and Mason Tinker had a strong foothold in the gameand were keeping MFG at bay. They were confident about holding on through extra-time.

Extra-time began with BBG looking the more confident team. The game was just as competitive in this periodas it was in regulation time. The ball was being moved around the pitch as if it was the first minute, the tempodidn’t drop and players were at 100%. It took until the final 10 seconds for another breakthrough to happen,whilst everyone else thought that the game was about to go to penalties Kenzie Fraser and Meheal Sullivanhad other ideas. A quick break from a MFG corner saw Kenzie Fraser with half a yard of space in front of him,he knocked the ball forward and used his pace to get around the defender. With Kenzie in space in the top righthand corner of the pitch he crossed a near perfect ball into the box to Mehaal Sullivan who was un-marked andawaiting an opportunity. The ball came towards him and he couldn’t miss, a diving header punched the ball intothe goal evading the diving MFG keeper and putting BBG up 2 goals to 1 with seconds remaining. No soonerthan MFG kicking off the final whistle blew and BBG had won the semi-final. They had booked their place in thefinal of the Spen Valley Cup I what could only be described as a nail biter.

Well done to all players involved who showed great team attitude and a high level of resilience by not giving upuntil the final whistle. Thank you to MFG for hosting the semi-final. Finals will be played at Batley GrammarSchool on Saturday 6 April - kick off 11.00 am

BBG 1 – MFG 1

BBG 2 – MFG 1

ISSUE 965th April 2019

BBG 0 – MFG 0

Y10 vs Mirfield Free Grammar

The final set of semi-final fixtures saw the Year 10s versus strong MFG side away from home. The Year 10sseemed confident about the game and about progressing into the finals on Saturday. The game started at a fastpace with the ball moved well around the midfield and defence for both teams.

There were some heavy first toucheshowever both teams were still settlinginto the game at this point. It tookabout 10 minutes for the first chanceto present itself to BBG. A strong rundown the left-hand side and somefancy footwork from Oliver Chanprovided him with a small amount ofspace way you can wait across intothe back post. Unfortunately thischance went begging as there were noBBG attackers on hand to put the ballin the net. MFG were pushing hard,their winger was causing some issuesfor the defence, however well timedtackles and covering from RhysInwood and Archie Sykes marshalledhim out of the game leaving JackBaker with practically nothing to do inthe first half of play. At halftime thescore still stood at 0-0.

BBG 1 – MFG 0

A strong bench for BBG seem to be the difference in this game. After some substitutions at half-time fresh legsseem to be the key to unlocking the MFG defence. More chances of being created in the second-half and theMFG keeper had much more to do. A good piece of play working the ball through midfield into the strikersallowed BBG to have a shot which was well saved by the MFG keeper but he could not hold onto the ball. Hepushed it wide resulting in a BBG corner. The box seem to be full of players from both teams, all recording downthe keeper and making life difficult for him to get to the ball when crossed in. A well executed corner gave BBGanother great opportunity to score; this time Oliver Chan took it. A well timed header beat the diving keeper andthe defenders stood on the posts which opened the scoring for BBG at 1-0. MFG were determined to put thisright. They started after kick-off at a very quick pace putting Jack Baker and the defence under a lot of pressure.Some clever player and gain management by Myles Firth, Rhys Inwood and Captain Alex Collington weatheredthe storm and managed to fend off MFG in this phase of the game.

The final few minutes where extremely tense. MFG seem to be bombarding Baker’s goal with shots and crossesfrom all areas of the pitch. BBG were constantly looking to counter, however were struggling to get a footholdduring this stage of the game. Jake Ramm was now playing as striker, his role what’s the hold the ball up andallowed BBG to get out of their own half. It was tough with a pressing and attacking MFG side that looked likethere were one pass away from scoring. In the final few seconds of the game a freekick was given just insideBBG’s half - this allowed MFG to fill the box in an attempt to level the scoring one last time before the finalwhistle blew. Fortunately, the ball in the box seem to deep and was headed to safety by a BBG defender. Atthis point the referee looked at his watch and blew for full-time. In a well contested game that could have easilygone the other way BBG booked themselves a place in the final on Saturday.

Well done to everyone involved, a great team performance and a great evening of football. Finals will be playedat Batley Grammar School on Saturday 6 April - kick off 9.30am

Last Saturday was a very special day for Tom Gall of Year 10. You may have heard Tom playing bagpipes atschool events in the last couple of years, and Tom recently joined the Pipes and Drums of the West YorkshireFire and Rescue Service Band. His pipe major, Teresa, has been so impressed by Tom that she selected him toplay the opening solo in the Pipes and Drums’ set at a charity concert in Richmond, North Yorkshire. He playedthe Ballad, The Rose of Kelvingrove, with accompaniment from the full concert band, and played absolutelybrilliantly.

Tom was also joined in the band for the first time by his younger brother, Oliver, who will be joining BBG fromGomersal Primary School in September and plays side drum. Also dusting off his pipes for the first time in awhile was dad James. A very proud moment for the Gall family, and hopefully the first of many!

Once again our students are taking to the stage; this time in aproduction of Sweeney Todd… The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.Libby Doran, Lucy Barker, Aimee Hirst, Georgia Hitchcock, GeorgiaHarris and Jemima Eklid will be performing with Yorkshire Theatre Artsat the Bradford Alhambra Studio from 10 to 13 April, and they havepromised a scary ride with plenty of blood and gore! The specialeffects sound spectacular, and it sounds like a performance not to bemissed.

Congratulations to Hudson Rowan, form 7.4 and hisgrassroots football team, Hipperholme, who havequalified for the County Cup Final. An amazingachievement.

If you can, please join us in showing your support toHudson; they kick off at 10.30 a.m. against ThorpeUnited at West Riding County FA in Rothwell.

Also, at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London this weekend some of ourstudents (Alex Porter, Miaise Watts and Alarna Hamilton) areperforming in a showcase of a compilation of a variety of dances.Have fun girls!

PERFORMING ARTSIt has been another busy week for Performing Artsat BBG.

Friday saw the first live theatre workshop for thisyear’s Rodillian Arts Festival. After the initialintroductory session a few weeks ago the studentshad been divided into two groups; one which willwork on a live theatre performance and anotherwhich will create a film aspect for the festival.

The nine students wasted no time at all in gettingto know each other. After a few introductorygames, they began to create tableaux whichdemonstrated different emotions. Dave Mitchell, afreelance practitioner who is working with all fourschools in the Trust, encouraged the students tothink outside the obvious, and our studentscreated some really emotive pieces about mentalhealth and the environment. The theme, which hasdeveloped from the workshops in all four schoolsin the Trust, has been one about the environment -our youngest generation have inherited theenvironmental chaos from their forefathers, andthey are the ones who will need to find solutionswhich quite literally save the earth.

We are really looking forward to seeing how thisproject evolves in the coming workshops. OurBBG dramatists have got the festival off to afantastic start, and this year’s production soundslike it will be every bit as amazing as last year’s.Watch this space!

DRAMAThe Year 11 Drama performance exams are almostupon us, in a year where building work has temporarilytaken away our performance space. We are incrediblylucky, however, that our good friends at BraytonAcademy, part of the Rodillian Academy Trust, haveoffered us the use of their drama studio in which toperform our GCSE pieces.

The students are working in groups of between twoand five, and are working on a variety of scripts. Threegroups are performing extracts from plays by JohnGodber (Shakers, Teechers, and Bouncers) whichenable them to show off their skills by multi-rolling andusing direct audience address, with hilarious results.Another group are performing extracts from TheCurious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time, and theyoung actors involved are performing incrediblysensitively in order to express the relationshipbetween a father and his autistic son. The excellentcontemporary work by Evan Placey, Girls Like That, isgiving a number of groups the opportunity to becreative about staging and multi-rolling.

The students spent all day on Thursday at BraytonAcademy rehearsing in their drama space, and madea spectacular amount of progress. The drama studio isperfect for their performances, with lots of differentlevels allowing creativity and thinking outside the box.We are really grateful to Brayton Academy for theirhospitality; they gave us such a warm welcome. Weare really looking forward to the final performances atthe beginning of May. We wish the Year 11s lots ofluck in learning all those lines over Easter!

subject newsENGLISHIs cloning cool or cruel?

At the beginning of last week, students were asked: doyou know why this sheep is famous?

They soon learnt that this was Dolly the Sheep – the firstcloned mammal!

After conducting some independent research, students were asked to consider whether scientists should beallowed to experiment with cloning for the benefit of animals and humans if it allowed for a better future.

After a lengthy discussion, Miss Sutcliffe discovered that the opinions from 7Q4 were highly varied. In order forstudents to put their arguments across, the class were grouped and given two letters to prepare a presentation inwhich they shared their viewpoint.

Whilst preparing for the final debate, the resilience, use ofgrowth mindset and interdependent skills were highlyimpressive and as you can see below, the final results weren’tbad either!

Although there were someimpressive arguments either side,overall the winners were those thatargued against cloning, due to itscruel nature and the health risks.Having said that, everypresentation that was delivered,was done so confidently and in amature manner.

The Year 10 Geography cohort visited the Holderness Coast this week, and despite the rain students werebrilliant!

Whilst on their visit, students visited Flamborough Head and viewed coastal erosion, along with coastallandforms such as arches and stacks.

Students then moved onto the small village of Hornsea where, after a lunch stop at a local fish and chiprestaurant, they measured the wooden groynes along the beach to investigate the impact of longshore drift.They also took a leisurely stroll down the beach to witness extreme coastal erosion, near to the village ofMappleton. Here students were able to see examples of coastal defence which they learn as part of the GCSEspecification.

Students worked in groups to measure the height of the groynes.

RISE AND READRook by Anthony McGowan

This book is about two boys named Nicky and Kenny. They are out with their dogTina and find a half dead bird, which they look after called Rooky! I would ratethis book ⭐⭐⭐three stars out of five because there is not a lot of action but a lotof brilliant description. My favourite scene is at the end where they all think Rookyis dead but actually he is at a rescue bird centre and having treatment to stayalive so the 2 boys are very happy.And that's my review on Rook!!!!By Ryan Dorree

Overall, this book is about a boy called Kenny and a boy called Nicky and theyare brothers. They rescued a rook what was attacked by a crow and was left fordead. Kenny was determined to keep this bird alive. Nicky doubts the bird willmake it. Now, Nicky was struggling at school because of a bully but Nicky gotangry and pushed the boy over which cause the bully to have a fit.

Then Nicky got excluded from school. Nicky and Kenny noticed that the rook (they called him Rooky) had gonemissing but their dad had taken Rooky to vet.

I didn't really like this book because it isn't really my type of book I would pick to read. Also I don't like thethought of birds getting really hurt but at least he got better. I thought the ending was better because it was moreamusing and I enjoyed it better. I would recommend this for other people because it is a good book but if youdon't like the thought of birds getting hurt I wouldn't recommend it.By Lauren Poutney

Saint DeathBy Ali

Saint Death is about a boy called Arturo who lives in Anapra, Mexico.He gets into some trouble after his old friend, Faustino, steals moneyfrom a gang leader called El Carnero. Arturo and his friend have to find$1000 before he finds out. They searched all over Anapra, they went toDon Maria's shrine, they gambled for the money and they even tookmoney from their old teacher, Margarita, who had become involved in arelationship with Arturo's father, who tried to kill him. In the end, it wasthe drug lord himself El Carnero who killed Arturo.

I liked this book a lot and I would recommend it to people who like actionmovies, drama and a bit of mystery. It also has the element of a thrillerwhich was kind of the main characteristic.

Half way there!

With 50% of the build programme nearly complete, this week saw the addition of the upstairs floor. Largeconcrete slabs have been lifted into place by a crane and lowered into the slots created by the steel framework.Each piece, weighing up to 2 and a half tonnes, has been specifically designed for the gap it will fill and so all thepieces are individually tagged and loaded onto the lorries in the correct order for construction. Large nets havebeen constructed between the steel beams in order to ensure staff working on site are safe whilst working atheight. The crash mat around the lorry is not for the concrete slabs falling, which Year 9 thought was the case,but to safeguard the worker loading the slabs onto the crane. The upstairs floor should be completed during nextweek. The downstairs groundwork has also seen tonnes of 6F2 recycled hardcore laid in preparation for the newfloor which will be completed during the Easter holidays.

Debra Bodenham – Class of 1975What dates were you at Birkenshaw Middle School/BBGAcademy?I attended what was Birkenshaw Middle School from 1973-75and I was in Mr Dean’s class.

Where did you go to study after Birkenshaw/BBG?I then went to Whitcliffe Mount.

When did you finish school and what career did you goonto?Having amassed a number of O and A Levels, I spent a yearworking, trying to decide what I wanted to do with the rest of mylife (we didn’t call them Gap years then but I guess that waswhat it was). I knew I wanted to work with people in some way,so from 1981-84 I studied Behavioural Sciences at what wasHuddersfield Polytechnic, before it became a University.

Why did you choose that career and do you enjoy it?I successfully graduated and in the same year I becameemployed as an Occupational Psychologist within theDepartment of Work and Pensions - a job I did for 31 years!

I met some fabulous people during my career, and I now work as a part time employment support worker foradults with learning needs as well as work as a casual civil wedding registrar, so still enjoying work!

What was your favourite memory of Birkenshaw/BBG?Mrs Susan Calverley was a rather wacky teacher who I recall with fond memories - in particular her PE classeswhen she had us all prancing around the school hall in leotards to music from Hair! Fond memories also ofwicker basket making in the science room, school meals (yes I loved them!) and playing rounders for the schoolteam. Great days! I look back on my time at Birkenshaw Middle with very fond memories, and I cannot believehow the years have passed.

If you could give any advice to the BBGstudents today what would it be?My advice to any young person attending BBGwould be to enjoy your school years, becausethey are over too soon, work hard to get thejob you want, but don’t fret if you don’t get yourfirst choice - because there will be other jobsout there that you will enjoy just as much if notmore!

Jorja Ellis - William is a skilful and tactical leader

because even though at the start they were losing, he didn't give up, was brave

and courageous. He came up with a new plan to retreat

and encouraged and motivated his men.

Noah Selby - I think William was kind to his men as he

helped any that were injured. He encouraged his

men to fight the English.

LIllie-Rose Finneran -William gave his men courage and fought alongside his men.

What does the Bayeux Tapestry tell us about why William Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings?

Year 7 investigated this very question, while developing their source enquiry skills. What did they think were the main reasons why William won?

Iyran Walker - The Normans had the better

tactics and this is why they won. They pretended to

retreat and then surprised the English by returning.

Millie Lavin - William didn't let his men down.

Abigail Baines - The text from Source 3 makes William sound a good leader who carried on fighting after losing his horse, and constantly motivates his men.

The mathematical Mr Men were created by the ‘Solve My Maths’ developer Ed Southall. Ed is a teacher trainerat Huddersfield University; he has a PHD and the author of "Yes But Why? Teaching for Understanding inMathematics" and 'Geometry Snacks'. Ed has taught mathematics for 14 years in secondary schools both in theUK and the Middle East. He has developed a large following online as @solvemymaths on Twitter where heregularly posts mathematical puzzles. Watch this space for more of his work.

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subject news

MFL - FRENCH

SCIENCE

Do you know the meaning? It isn’t an obvious one -Email Mrs Santry on judith.santry@bbgacademy.com

Revenons à nos moutons!

Year 10 have been investigating V-I characteristics this week. Thestudents started with a quick refresher of Ohm’s Law, which states thatpotential difference is equal to current multiplied by resistance. Fromthis, the students realised they needed to measure potential differenceand current to determine resistance.The three components to be investigated were a diode, filament lampand a fixed resistor. The students set up the circuits and recorded theirmeasurements. After they had completed the measurements thestudents used all their resilience skills to draw the three graphs toshow the relationship between potential difference and current.

parent newsManaging a busy life when you are studying can be challenging, but there are many areas which you can controlto help you perform better when it comes to exam time. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will go overdifferent areas that you can focus on, plan for, and work towards overall preparedness for the GCSEs. Makingtime for each area can have a huge impact on your energy levels and both your physical and your mentalwellbeing.

Be sure to tag us on Twitter @bbgacademy when you’ve made your delicious meals!

parent newsSome of the most straightforward supports for students as they prepare for exams are also the mostfundamental – sleep, food, relaxation. We can help you with FOOD – in our series showing you the Pixl ‘Powerto Perfrom’ recipes that are brain boosting AND delicious!

subject news MFL

Students in Years 9-Y11 areset AQA vocabulary learningevery week in preparation fortheir GCSE. Knowing a widerange of vocabulary isparticularly helpful for the

Year 10 - Well done to Poppy Middleton who has already completed 92% of the course, closely followed byNikita Sanctis at 85% and Thomas Wilde at 84%.

Year 9 – Très bien to Luke Hanson who has already completed 80% of the course in Y9!!!!

C’est dans la poche!

reading and listening exams. It is fantastic tosee that some students are going over andabove expectations and are clearly determinedto succeed.

At BBG Academy we continue to place an emphasis on literacy and encourage students to be confident inspelling and using key words in all the subject areas that will support them in their understanding of the subjectand their examinations.

Displays have been placed around school in all departments with high frequency words that are important toenhancing an understanding of the subject and which students should be able to spell correctly and highorder words, that will enhance their grades as they begin to embed ‘sophisticated’ terminology within theirexaminations.

This week’s 15 most commonly mis-spelt words that we find in English lessons are:

1. beginning2. there/their/they’re3. different4. believe5. been/being6. definitely7. repetition8. simile9. separate10. necessary11. off/of12. Shakespeare13. disappear14. receive15. quite/quiet

Careers

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Articles produced by Miss Binns (HoY) If you have any Year 7 news you would like to share email tanya.binns@bbgacademy.com

Form Group Attendance

7.1 98.7.%

7.2 98.3%

7.3 97.6%

7.4 97.1%

7.5 97.1%

7.6 97.7%

7.7 97.5%

Year 7 attendance is currently the best in the school at97.7%. Well done to 7.1 (Mr Andre) who continue tobe the top attending form. Well done to 7.3 (Mrs Ball)who have improved their forms attendance total.

Stella Hrynisak

For winning the form competition on no

comments last week. Well done

Harriet ClarkNo comments and for

always having a positive attitude

Ben Johnson-Williams

For paying attention and following instructions.

Christopher Bumhira

Three weeks without comments, and for getting involved in

lots of extra-curricular activities.

Emma RathmellFor thoughtful

contributions to form time activities and always having an excellent

attitude to school in all lessons. Well done

Emma

100% Attendance Eggstravaganza winners

Amelia IrwinFor getting lots of stamps

and being a delightful member of the form.

Will it be you next week? You have to be in it to win it!

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Year 8 in Action It’s been a busy week for our Year 8 superstars.Here are just a few examples of their hard work.

Ryece MahmoodRyece is an extremely resilient student who is conscientious in

the classroom and around school.He works hard to overcome

challenges, keep it up Ryece.

Hannah BatleyHannah is a dedicated, polite and hard working student. She tries

her best, doing especially well in English.

Year 9 attendance:Well done 9.1 who have the best attendance since September (middle column). Well done to 9.6for having the best attendance this half term (right hand column).

Subject Success!

Charlie Harris – he is working hard in his GCSE work and is attempting more challenge tasks in Geography.

Grace Reilly has been putting a huge amount of effort in recently in her Art lessons.

Well done to both of you.

Luke Oldcorn – has been nominated for resilience. He has started to put his head down, focus and work hard recently in his lessons. Particularly in Maths and Geography. Well done Luke.

Tamzin Schofield – Tamzin tries really hard in every lesson. This has been acknowledged by several staff but particularly in Geography where her her understanding is developing quickly.

Libby Doran – puts in 100% effort every lesson and she is supportive of her peers. This has been seen in her Geography, Maths and Drama lessons

Well done to you both!

Student

Star StudentsKorban Poppleton

and Millie Legg

Korban PoppletonKorban has worked really hard in Year 10 and he always puts time and effort into his work. He is a very politeand helpful pupil. He has been nominated for a Geography subject praise for his positive attitude and progress.I have been really impressed with the resilience and commitment to school Korban has shown this term. Welldone Korban keep up these excellent efforts.

Millie LeggMillie has a really positive mindset and she always has a smile on her face. Her tutor Miss Shannon hasnominated her for star pupil as she is always polite and friendly.Millie is working really hard in Maths and I knowMrs Brazier has really been pleased with all her efforts and resilience. Well done Millie keep up the good work .

Mrs SullivanHead of Year 10

Melissa Gray and Charlie PenningtonConsistent hard work and 100% effort within

their lessons and a positive attitude to learning.

Well done and good luck!

Formal examinations start – Monday 13 May

GRADUATION31 May 2019

PROM27 June 2019

During form time, Key Stage 3 students in Years 7, 8 and 9 study and discuss ‘Thought for the Week’. This is amotivational idea which is used to reinforce the Academy’s Growth Mindset philosophy. Students are being encouraged towork as hard as they can, and are advised that with effort, huge progress can be made. Aside from the thought, studentslearn about key events that have happened during that week. In addition, students choose from three or four mottos thatthey are going to try and adhere to during that week.

THIS WEEK’S THOUGHT

BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE

31 March - Daylight saving time starts andthe clocks go forward by one hour in the UK.This gives more daylight in the evening thanin the morning. It is the start of BritishSummer time.31 March - Mothering Sunday is the fourthSunday of Lent and is when children givepresents to their mothers.1 April – April Fool’s Day is the day whenpeople play tricks on one another.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGIv1lNnXI81 April-6 May – National Pet Month raisesawareness of responsible pet ownership andthe benefits of having a pet.2 April – World Autism Awareness Day is tomake people aware of what autism is andalso fund raising events are held.

What does this saying mean? How does this link to havinga Growth Mindset? Why are you encouraged to have aGrowth Mindset rather than a Fixed Mindset? Why arepeople always encouraged to do their best? It is importantto try your hardest and as the saying goes if at first youdon’t succeed, try, try again. How do athletes and sportspeople achieve success – they keep trying their best andkeep trying to improve.

THE BEST WAY OUT OF DIFFICULTY IS

THROUGH IT

AIM FOR EXCELLENCE

DISCUSSION POINTS

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Attendance in one school year

Number of lessons missed per year

Number of weeks missed per year

Number of years missed over 5 years

100% 0 0 095% 50 lessons 2 weeks ¼ Year90% 100 lessons 4 weeks ½ Year85% 150 lessons 6 weeks ¾ Year80% 200 lessons 8 weeks 1 Year70% 300 lessons 12 weeks 1½ Years60% 400 lessons 16 weeks 2 Years50% 500 lessons 20 weeks 2½ Years

Attend & AchieveResearch suggests that missing 17 school days a year results in 1 GCSE grade drop.

This weeks attendance leaders.

96.1%

Year Form Attendance

7 7.1 98.6%

8 8.1 99.2%

9 9.5 96.8%

10 10.4 99.0%

11 11.6 98.4%

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Attendance Fact: Schools are expected to have an overallattendance of 95% or above. It is the legal responsibility of theparent/carers of children of a legal school age to make sure theyreceive a full-time education. They must ensure their childattends school regularly and stays there all day. Law Section444 of the Education Act 1996 is the law under which aparent/carer can be prosecuted as a consequence of non-attendance. The maximum penalty is a fine of up to £2,500 perparent per child (for you and your partner) and/or up to 3month’s imprisonment.

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Uniform Recycling

We now have a uniform Swap Shopfrom 8.00-8.45 every morning.Parents can bring an item of uniformthat is too small and swap for apreloved larger size.

A full list of items and sizes areavailable on request.

Please do continue to donate olditems if you are able to.

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parent news

Ryece Mahmood: For always having an

excellent attitude towards PE even when he is not

participating. He has become a real leader in

the group and a role model for his peers.

Matthew Picket: Matthew has shown a

consistently high approach to GCSE PE

and has resulted in some fantastic written and

verbal answers in class

Ellis Miah: Ellis is becoming a leader in the

group and is taking on more responsibility in

lessons. He always gives 100% and has a great

example to others.

Alex Walker: Alex has had a brilliant

approach to lessons and has been actively

engaged in every activity we have done. Well done

Alex.