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Autumn 2015

IN THIS ISSUEAmington Fair

London Art Trip

Enrichment Day

Year 11 Art Exhibition

Year 11 Prom

Principal’s message

Page 3 Amington Fair

Page 4 Year 10 Work Experience June 2015

Page 5 Business Persons of the Month

Page 6 London Art Trip

Page 8 Geography Year 9 Peak District

Page 10 LFFA Sports Report

Page 12 Geography Paris Trip

Page 14 Year 11 Lichfield Fieldwork Trip

Page 15 Enrichment Day

Page 16 Children in Need - £1600 Raised by LFAA

Page 17 MAC Room Dates for your Diary

Page 18 Year 11 Art Exhibition

Page 20 Armistice Day Enrichment Clubs

Page 21 Year 7 Flooding Project Meet Some of the Student Librarians

Page 22 Year 11 Prom 2015

Page 23 Dates for your Diary

Editor Ms L Davison

Junior Editors:

Lily Birchenough

Lucy Watkins

Daniel Robins

Carly Nicklin

What’s inside? Credits

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Principal’s Message

Welcome to the Autumn 2015 edition of Newslink.

I think it’s appropriate to start with a review of the 2015 examination results. The students who completed their GCSEs this summer secured the

best set of GCSE results in the Academy’s history, with a 12% improvement on the previous year’s headline figure.

We are not however resting on our laurels and everybody here, both students and staff , know that this is an improvement which must continue year on year. The way in which our students have started this year in terms of attitude to learning, leaves me certain that they can deliver on this improvement.

To learn effectively, students must attend regularly, so it is particularly pleasing that attendance has also improved on last year and by a considerable margin.

Education is, of course, not just about what goes on in the

classroom day in and day out. Already, this academic year we have had numerous enriching activities including;

• Awards Evening

• Language Day

• Open Afternoons for parents of Year 6 students

• Educational visits

• Gifted and Talented Day

• Creative Arts Day

Mr J. Robson Principal

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Amington FairEveryone had a brilliant time racing against other local schools over various obstacles. The whole day was a huge success and the Fete Committee said that “Today was a very special day for Amington, with over 2,000 people coming through the gates.” Lots of

other students from the school went too and enjoyed the wide variety of stalls that were on offer. The day remained very enjoyable right until it ended, with remarkable sunshine all the way through.

Daniel Robins Year 9

Back in June, the Amington Fete was held

and about 28 students from LFA Amington

competed in the It’s A Knockout Tournament.

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Year 10 Work Experience June 2015

We were very grateful for offers of places with John Lewis, Morrison’s, Primary Schools and many other business’ in the local area. Some students also went to Football Clubs and Jaguar/Land Rover.

We have had fantastic reports from both the students and Companies involved.

The Academy is looking forward

to working with Employers again next year, the current Year 10 students will be going on their placements from 4 to 8 July 2016. They are already starting to look for places, and would be grateful for any offers and contact details from Parents and Carers to help find places

Mrs L Tanner

The Year 10 students went on Work

Experience Placements in June for a week.


Year 10 Work Experience June 2015

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Kirsty Walton and Dylan Walker shared the award for an amazing start to the year. They had fantastic restaurant ideas and their recent test scores were both well above target.Congratulations!

Kirsty Walton and Dylan Walker

Business Persons of the Month

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London Art TripStudents were able to view a range of different types of Art and fashion at both museums and could choose what areas of the galleries they wanted to view. Students were also given the opportunity to go on the London Eye and view the whole of London on what turned out

to be a beautiful and sunny day, perfect for sightseeing. The tour guide talked to the students about all the famous landmarks and buildings and it was great to see the students so excited and enthusiastic about this. The day ended with some very cramped and busy trips on the

tube (which was a first-hand experience for most students) and a visit to Covent Garden to see the street performers and market stalls.

Mrs Gibson

The Art Department took 35 GCSE and

year 9 Art Students to London in June to visit

the Tate Modern and the Victoria and

Albert Museum.


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On Monday 29th June we visited London for the day. We saw many things and we got to experience the London eye and view the 4D cinema. We then explored the beautiful Convent Garden and went for a bit of shopping. My favourite

parts of the day were seeing the gorgeous views from the London Eye such as the Shard, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Google headquarters. Also I enjoyed looking around Convent Garden.

Mia Curtis Year 9

I really enjoyed my trip to London because I got to view different parts of London which I had never seen before. Going on the London eye was a really good experience and allowed me to view the whole of London. I hope I would be able to go again in the future. I also enjoyed the 4D cinema because

I could see London when they celebrate a different event (bonfire night ect.) which was also very enjoyable. I also liked the V & A museum because the Art was really good and I learnt something about different types of Art.

Jess Turner Year 9

Geography Year 9 Peak District

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During the visit students practiced a variety of Geographical Fieldwork techniques by comparing the attractions on offer to tourists visiting Dovedale and Carsington Reservoir. Students had a great day exploring the reservoir, and walking to the top of ‘Lovers Leap’ at Dovedale.

On the 15th and 16th or September the

Geography department took all of Year 9 to

the Peak District National Park.

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LFFA Sports ReportMonday 5th October - Friday 9th October BOYS FOOTBALL

LANDAU FORTE AMINGTON V TEC

Y8: (WON) • Y9: 4-1 (WON) • Y10: 2-3 (LOST)

Monday 12th October - Friday 16th October

NETBALL

Y7 TSSA NETBALL FRIENDLY (8 x teams)

LFAA Yellow: 2nd • LFAA Blue: 5th

BOYS FOOTBALL (NATIONAL CUP) v RAWLETT

Y7: 3-3 AET (LOST 3-0 ON PENALTIES)

Y9: 1-1 (LOST 4-1 AET)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM POSITION: 2ND PLACE

Y8 Team: Jack Taft, Jake Baxter, Ethan Bailey-Michie, Finn O’Carroll, Jack Hanratty, Sam Hartless, Dan Tyler, Matt Osier, Rory Cheneler, Camron Drew, Jack Clay

MOM: Jack Taft

Y9 Team: Tommy Barnes, Jansen Ruttee, Charlie Pointon, James Johnson, Kian Holden, Tom Armitage, George Dennis, Owen Yorke, Brooklyn Haycox-Blakeman, Ryan Thorpe, Kier Neal, Craig Matthews, Adam Taylor

Goal Scorers: Tom Armitage (3), Ryan Thorpe (1) MOM: Tom Armitage

Y10 Team: Lewis Read, Jack Coppin, Ross Lockwood, Finley Hodson-Cox, Matt Taylor, Callum Uppal, Alfie Allen, Alex Kite, Harrison James, Jake Lake, Luke Robinson

Goal Scorers: Jack Coppin, Ross Lockwood MOM: Ross Lockwood

Y9 v WILNECOTE (LOST) Team: Tommy Barnes, Jansen Rutter, Charlie Pointon, James Johnson, Kian Holden, Tom Armitage, George Dennis, Jay Gilbert, Kier Kneale, Ryan Thorpe, Brookly Haycox-Blakeman, Owen Yorke, Adam Taylor

MOM: Charlie Pointon

Y7 (COUNTY CUP) v DE FERRERS ACADEMY • 1-0 (WON)

Y7 Team: Jack Taft, Daniel Stokes, Ayrton Simmons, Jack Hanratty, Louie Barrett, Tommy Robinson, Jack Clay, Matt Osier, Rory Cheneler, Claudio Nikkoli, Tom Morris, Owen Matthews, Corey Drew, Fraser Gill

Goal: Matt OsierMOM: Matt Osier

LFAA YELLOW: Tashann Johnson, Alex Shilton, Priya Hira, Katie Yorke, Heidi Southan, Libby Quin, Ellie Green, Emilia Gregory Player(s) of the Tournament: Libby Quin & Tashann Johnson

LFAA BLUE: Jess Hayes, Ella Walton, Emmie Whittemore, Angela Sawle, Charlotte Holyoak, Joanna Robins, Gabrielle Naylor, Paige Ralph, Keira Derby, Player(s) of the Tournament: Jess Hayes & Charlotte Holyoak

Y8 & Y9 BOYS RUGBY v POLESWORTH • (LOST) Team: Kirk Mitchell, Aaron Storer, Liam Hunt, Ethan Bailey-Michie, Ben Bassett, Jay Stacey, Harry Corcoran, Ryan Jones, Jordan McCann, Tyreece O’Flahrety, Josh Roberts-Tracey, Liam Hamilton, Finn O’Caroll, Callum Barrett, Owen George, Luke Hastings, Adam Hill, Layton Albrighton, Brooklyn Haycox-Blakeman, Owen Yorke

Y7 Team: Owen Matthews, Daniel Stokes, Ayrton Simmons, Louie Barrett, Jack Clay, Jack Hanratty, Claudio Nikkoli, Frazier Gill, Matt Osier, Rory Cheneler, Tom Morris, Tommy Robinson, Corey Drew, Jack Taft

Goal Scorers: Frazer Gill (2), Rory Cheneler (1) MOM: Frazer Gill

Y9 Team: Tommy Barnes, Jansen Rutter, Charlie Pointon, James Johnson, Kian Holden, Jay Gilbert, Tom Armitage, George Dennis, Kia Neal, Ryan Thorpe, Harrison Davis, Owen Yorke, Adam Taylor

Goal Scorer: Ryan Thorpe MOM: George Dennis

Individual Positions: Chloe Wileman 16th, Lauren Lees 18th, Jess Arnold-McDermott 36th

Y7 Y8/Y9 Y10/11 Jessica Barber: 3rd Rebecca Finn: 6th Emily Watkins: 2nd Anais Barrett: 4th Lauren Lees: 5th Holly Ross: 3rd Emilia Gregory: 6th Chloe Wileman: 3rd Megan Ellison: 5th Jess Arnold-McDermott: 8th Freya Cotterill: 6th Georgia Barlow: 7th

Y7 Y8/Y9 Y10/11Sam Smith: 3rd Aiden Whiteley: 5th Liam Brown: 1st Reinis Baltins: 4th Camron Drew: 7th Dan Lockwood: 4th Louis Barrett : 11th Jared Marsh: 7th Daniel Walsh: 10th

TSSA CROSS COUNTRY

A huge congratulations and thanks to everyone who represented Landau Forte Academy Amington in the final Cross Country. We are awaiting the overall results.

NETBALL

Y11 TSSA TOURNAMENT FRIENDLY 2NDY11 Team: Pola Stasule, Ellie Bruton, Emily Watkins, Sophie Boehmer, Emily Giles, Loren Taft, Nia Amar, Emily Hakes


Monday 14th - Friday 18th September 2015

BOYS FOOTBALL v QEMS

Y7 2-1 (LOST)

Monday 21st - Friday 25th September 2015

BOYS FOOTBALL

Y7 V RAWLETT 4-5 (LOST)

NATIONAL CUP: Y7 v WEST PARK 0-0, LANDAU (WON ON PENALTIES)

Monday 21st - Friday 25th September 2015

BOYS FOOTBALL CONT

MONDAY 28TH SEPT- FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER

FOOTBALL

Y8 NATION CUP v HINCKLEY ACADEMY 0-2 (LOST)

NETBALL

Y8 TSSA TOURNAMENT (FRIENDLY) 2ND PLACE

TSSA CROSS COUNTRY

Y7 Team: Owen Matthews, Josh Russell, Jack Clay, Jack Hanratty, Jake Lear, Ayrton Simmons, Daniel Stokes, Matt Osier, Claudio Nikkoli, Rory Cheneler, Louie Barrett, Camron Lucas

Goal Scorers: Rory Chanelor MOM: Louie Barrett

Y8 7-1 ( WON) Y8 Team: Jack Taft, Sam Hartless, Jake Baxter, Finn O’Carroll, Camron Drew, Dan Tyler, Jae Stacey, Flynn Hodgkins, Claudio Nikkoli, Ryan Cousins, Daniel Hallam, Harrison Davies, Louie Grant

Goal Scorers: Harrison Davies (5), Jae Stacey (1), Flynn Hodgkins (1) MOM: Harrison Davies

Y9 7-1 (WON) Y9 Team: Tommy Barnes, Kian Holden, Charlie Pointon, James Johnson, Jansen Ruter, Tom Armitage, Jay Gilbert, George Dennis, Harrison Davis, Ryan Thorpe, Kier Kneale, Owen Yorke, Brooklyn Haycox-Blakeman, Adam Taylor

Goal Scorers: Harrison Davis 2, Ryan Thorpe 2, Tom Armitage, Owen Yorke, Kier Kneale MOM: Ryan Thorpe

Y10: 6-2 (WON)

Goal Scorers: Moore (3), Coppin (2), Pegg (1)

Y11 4-3 (LOST) Y11 Team: Tom Perry, Ben Jones, Connor Plenderleith, Dylan Hickinbottom, Dan Lockwood, Fletcher Mason, Chandler Pegg, Hayden Green, Owen Durham, Josh Derrick, Ryan McEvoy, Ryan Haynes, Alix Allen

Goal Scorers: Pegg, Derrick, McEvoy MOM: Alix Allen

Y9 2-0 (WON) V FAIR OAK (COUNTY CUP ROUND 1)

Y9 v RAWLETT 3-2 (WON) Y9 Team: Tommy Barnes, Kian Holden, Charlie Pointon, James Johnson, Jansen Ruter, Tom Armitage, Jay Gilbert, George Dennis, Brooklyn Haycox-Blakeman, Ryan Thorpe, Kier Kneale, Owen Yorke, Adam Taylor

Goal Scorers: Tom Armitage 2, Ryan Thorpe 1 MOM: Tom Armitage

Y10 V RAWLETT 5-3 (WON) Y10 Team: Lewis Read, Finley Hodson-Cox, Davey Watts, Matt Taylor, Alfie Allen, Harrison James, Chandler Pegg, Callum Uppal, Xhuliano Nikolli, Ryan Moore

Goal scores: Chandler Pegg, Davey Watts x2, Ryan Moore MOM: Matt Taylor

Y7 Team: Josh Russell, Ayrton Simmons, Jack Clay, Louie Barrett, Matt Osier, Tommy Robinson, Claudio Nikolli, Corey Drew, Rory Cheneler, Jake Lear, Daniel Stokes, Camron Lucas, Jack Hanratty

Goal Scorers: Matt Osier, Jake Lear, Daniel Stokes, Jack Hanratty MOM: Louie Barrett

Y8 v KING EDWARDS VI 1-2 (LOST) Y8 Team: Jack Taft, Sam Hartless, Jake Baxter, Finn O’Carroll, Camron Drew, Dan Tyler, Jae Stacey, Flynn Hodgkins, Claudio Nikkoli, Ryan Cousins, Daniel Hallam, Louie Grant, Ethan Bailey-Michie

Goal Scorers: Jae Stacey MOM: Louie Grant

Y8 Team: Jack Taft, Jake Baxter, Camron Drew, Finn O’Carroll, Dan Tyler, Louie Grant, Dan Hallam, Jae Stacey, Matt Osier, Rory Cheneler, Harrison Davies, Ethan Bailey-Michie

Goal Scorer: Harrison Davies MOM: Jack Taft

Y8 Team: Hannah Hobson, Lauren Lees, Chloe Wileman, Rebecca Finn, Lucy Watkins, Jess Hakes, Charlotte Cross, Kirsty Barlow, Teegan Arnold, Ellie Chaplin

Y9 TSSA TOURNAMENT (FRIENDLY) 1ST PLACE

Y9 Team: Faye Cousins, Amelia Kennelly, Rebecca Hallam, Jess Arnold-McDermott, Carly Nicklin, Courtney Savage, Elise Dickie, Paige Garstang

A massive congratulations and thank you to all those that took part in the first round of the Tamworth Schools cross country event this week.

A further congratulations to the following pupils who managed to finish in the top 10.

Y7: Jessica Barber 1st, Sam Smith 2nd, Anai Barrett 7th, Emilia Gregory 9th

Y8/9: Chloe Wileman 5th, Lauren Lees 7th, Jess Arnold-McDermott 8th, Camron Drew 6th, Kiah Ford 9th

Y10/11: Lucy Watkins 2nd, Holly Ross 3rd, Megan Ellison 5th, Georgia Barlow 7th, Pola Stasule 8th, Ellie Bruton 9th, Davy Watts 3rd, Rhys Francis 8th, Jared Marsh 9th, Liam Brown 5th, Dan Lockwood 4th, Daniel Walsh 13th, Jack Coppin 6th

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Geography Paris TripWe left at midnight due

to us having to catch the ferry at around 6am in the morning so all of

us was were tired.

Once we arrived in Paris we headed straight to the River Seine. We went on a river tour and saw lots of fascinating things such as significant buildings and statues. The next day we went on a tour starting from the Louvre which followed onto the Champs Elysee and then the Arc De Triomphe. At our stop on the Champs Elysee we had some time to ourselves

to go shopping. On our third day in France we got to go to Disneyland. It was amazing! We roamed the grounds of the park in our own friendship groups and got to go on lots of the thrill rides including Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster and the Hollywood Tower of Terror. Unfortunately, on the fourth day we had an early start and had to travel back home. We had a quick stop

at a chocolate factory where we were allowed to buy our own chocolate and see how it was made. Overall, our time in Paris was absolutely phenomenal and I’m sure anyone would recommend going, including myself. The trip runs again in 2016 and I’m sure it will run again after that.

Carly Nicklin


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Year 11 Lichfield Fieldwork TripOn the 2nd of September Year 11 students visited Lichfield to collect data and practice their fieldwork techniques to support their controlled assessments.

Students created a series of surveys beforehand, and were required to produce land-use maps and interview member of the pubic to establish whether or not ‘Fairly Traded’ products are available in our local area.

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Enrichment DayIn July we had

an enrichmentday involving lots

of activities for the whole academy.

We were fortunate enough to have a visit from Louis Walsh’s new boy band ‘Hometown’. The new band from Ireland certainly had a huge impact on the students, their brilliant singing almost lifted the roof of our theatre.

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The staff had an inflatable sumo wrestling championship for the students to watch. The highlight of the day was Mr & Mrs Robson going head to head in a fierce contest, with Mrs Robson being victorious after 5 rounds.

Thank you all for your kind donations once again.

On November 13th Staff and students paid £1 each to dress up or wear non uniform for the day.


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MAC Room

The MAC is available to our students at break and lunch times, drop in sessions and directed support. Students will be able to access good quality advice, support and information from a range of different agencies. The MAC will also provide support for our more

vulnerable students who find it difficult to engage with their peers. They will be able to spend their break and lunch times engaging in various activities, from Art Therapy, Social interactive Games and jewellery making.

Mrs Martin & Mrs Mason

To help and support our students Landau Forte Amington has now opened a Multi-Agency Centre.

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Year 11 Art Exhibition

Students were invited to bring along their friends and family to view the fantastic work the students had completed over the two years. Guests were also treated to the beautiful singing of Lucy Collins in year 7 and Freya Fitzpatrick in year performed a stunning dance. Also on the display was the Art

work created by year 8 students as part of their Creative Arts day back in June. The night was a great success and the Art department look forward to exhibiting again in the summer.

Freya Fitzpatrick Year 9

On Thursday 2nd July the Art department put on an exhibition to celebrate the success of our year 11 students.


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Work exhibited on the same night made by year 8 students during their Creative Arts Day in June.The work was based around the topic of Mexican Day of the Dead.

The Art work was displayed in the Learning Resource Centre alongside books about Mexico and it’s culture.

WEDNESDAY Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11Basketball BoysFutsall Boys

Fitness Suite

Performing ArtsMFL Club

Duke of EdinburghMaths Drop-in

Tech Club

KS3 English Booster

Football GirlsGCSE Environment Science

Armistice Day

Enrichment Clubs

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Students who wear any kind of uniform out of the academy were invited to wear it for the day as a mark of respect. Mrs Clark conducted very moving remembrance gatherings for all houses. Students were

encouraged to search for fallen WW1 military personnel via the Royal British Legion website, a campaign has been launched called ‘Every Man Remembered’. www.everymanremembered.org

On November 11th the academy held a 2 minute silence to

acknowledge all of our fallen heroes.

MONDAY

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Christian Society

Futsall Girls

Netball Girls Fitness Suite

TUESDAY


Football Boys

Netball GirlsKS4 English Catch-up

Art GCSE

Fitness SuiteHomework Club

Performing ArtsMaths Drop-in

WEDNESDAY


Basketball BoysFutsall Boys

Maths GCSE Revision

Maths Enrichment

Fitness Suite



Tech Club

Homework Club

KS3 English Booster


WEDNESDAY Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11Basketball Boys

Maths GCSE Revision

Maths EnrichmentFitness Suite




Y7 Flooding Project

Meet Some of the Student Librarians


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Rebekka O’BrienI wanted to become a Student Librarian as it would be a fun way to spend my time. I stamp the books out and tidy around the library. I enjoy doing this and find it really fun.

Katie BarkerI wanted to do this job because I love reading books. I love sorting the shelves out and making them look super tidy. I also enjoy helping the customers and serving them their new books!

Brandon BathI am so happy that I am a student librarian. It’s so much fun! I enjoy doing what I do. I love helping people pick what book they are going to read next. I always help them find it on the shelves.

Amy CuffI became a Student Librarian because it seemed like a responsible and very fun job. Also because my future dream job is to become a librarian.

During the summer term Geography

students in year 7 completed a short

flooding project as part of their Rivers Unit.

We have several student librarians at the academy. Here is what some of them have to say about their role.

THURSDAY


Rugby BoysFutsall Boys

Maths Enrichment

Netball Girls

Additional Maths

Fitness Suite

Football GirlsPerforming ArtsMaths Drop-in

Eddie the Lizard Club

FRIDAY


Badminton Boys & Girls

Futsall Boys

Netball GirlsFitness Suite

Fitness SuiteComic Club

Homework Club

The images show students recreating an infiltration experiment where students were required to measure the infiltration rates of different surfaces around the Academy.

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Year 11 Prom

2015

Another successful year 11 Prom took place at Packington Moor.

The beautiful venue and fantastic sunshine helped to make the perfect evening for the class of 2015. We wish them all well in whatever paths they have chosen and we hope to see these fine young men and women again in the future.


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A Landau Forte Charitable Trust Academy

Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Landau Forte Academy Amington

Woodland Road

Amington

Tamworth

Staffordshire

B77 4FF

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01827 301800

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