A weekly snapshot of Burlington Danes Academy – a Church of England school.
Academy News
Friday 20th July 2012
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Curtain falls on a stunning year
2011-12 has been a stunning year at BDA. Every week has been marked by some special events: the crosscurricula project, Christmas concerts, the carol service, the magnificent Hairspray production, First Story, 100
club assemblies, charity week, the Tea Dance, rank orders, visitors, weekly mentions by ministers and
broadcasters, India, House of Lords…the list is endless and there has never been a quiet moment. But the
beating heart of the school is your tremendous teachers. Please thank them for working so hard and for
being so good. Without them we would be very lost.
A special thanksgiving service was held on the last day of term that provided an opportunity to thank God
for all the wonderful memories we have created this year. The closing prayer is an appropriate way to sign
off the year in the newsletter:
Lord of Love, whose light daily shines on our school,
We offer these prayers of thanksgiving,
That in us you may continue to dwell,
Through us you may continue to work
And by us you may continue to bless our city…
As we begin our summer holiday, take us and use us to serve others,
To bring hope and healing to all we meet
And to live lives of peace..
Important notices for the summer holiday ahead…
Summer Holiday at BDA:
Although pupils have broken up for the summer holiday BDA
remains open. Reception will be open from 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
The School Uniform Shop:
This will be open at the following times for new and existing
parents to purchase uniform. Monday
– Friday 27th July: 10.00am – 3.00pm. Monday 30th July – Friday
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31 August: 9.00am – 4.00pm. Please note that the uniform shop will be CLOSED on the first week of the
school term, 3rd - 7th September. Thank you for your co-operation and have a good summer.
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Stay in touch with Burlington Danes this summer:
Our Twitter page now has
over 400 followers! Join us too and you’ll be treated to a mixture of photos, videos, news and
announcements, enabling you to keep in touch with Burlington Danes. Over the summer we’ll be keeping
our twitter page updated with news of exam results, return dates etc. All you need to do is sign up for
twitter, find @burlingtondanes and then follow us. If you don’t want to sign up for Twitter you can see our
recent announcements by going to www.twitter.com/burlingtondanes.
Key dates for next year: full list on page 8 of this newsletter
Thursday 16th August 2012: A Level results day
Thursday 23rd August 2012: GCSE results day
Wednesday 5th September 2012: Start of term for Yr7, Yr11 prefects and Yr12
Thursday 6th September 2012: Start of term for Yr10 and Yr11; Yr7 arrive at break time.
Friday 7th September 2012: Start of term for Yr8 & Yr9. Yr7, Yr10 and Yr11 arrive at break.
Monday 10th September 2012: All year groups in school, normal timetable commences.
First Impressions
Mr Preston introduces this week’s brain teasers…
1. In which country did the Olympics originate?
2. What do the Olympic rings represent?
3. Which company is responsible for security at the London Olympics?
4. Who is captain of the Team GB football team?
5. Who will carry Russia’s flag at the 2012 Opening Ceremony?
This week’s answers can be found at the bottom of this page.
Last week’s questions and answers:
Which building will have rooms named after Doctor Who, Dot
Cotton and Del Boy? Broadcasting House Who is leaving Radio 1’s Breakfast Show after eight years?
Chris Moyles Which ancient monument was lit up by fire to celebrate the London Olympics?
Stonehenge In which event will the Brownlee brothers be competing in the London Olympics? Triathlon
How many times has Roger Federer won the Wimbledon men’s single championship? Seven
New prefects learn leadership lessons
Mr Adcock took his new team of Year 11 prefects on a trip to
Westminster on Thursday to explore what it means to be a leader. They
stopped at the Churchill Museum before drama teacher Mr RowlandsRoberts led the group on a guided tour of Parliament Square. The
former actor and London tour guide treated the new prefects to
speeches and stories about the illustrious figures immortalised by statues
in the square – Churchill, Mandela and Lincoln to name a few.
Congratulations to Yasmin, Daniel, Dillon, Fyela, Ruki, Abdillahi, Ahmad,
Emishka, Andre, Michkat, Amina, Jadon and Miki on becoming prefects.
This week’s quiz answers: 1. Greece 2. The five continents 3. G4S 4. Ryan Giggs 5. Maria Sharapova
BDA through the years
Ms Quinton – Yr7:
Good afternoon Year 7 and congratulations on completing your first year
at Burlington Danes Academy. I am extremely pleased with the progress you have made as a year
group in your learning and behaviour. I am especially thrilled with the many of you who have met or
exceeded your target grades. I really enjoyed our end of year Rewards Assembly and the chance to
celebrate all your achievements in your subjects, in the merit rank order, in attendance and in the
Daybooks. Well done Year 7. Have a fantastic summer and I look forward to seeing you in September for
Year 8.
Ms Akingbule – Yr8:
Good afternoon year eight. We have had a fantastic and rewarding
academic year. Well done to the following students who were nominated as students of the year, Aaron
Blackburn 8B, Kinsi Dualeh 8U, Samrawit Elias 8R, Raissa Macedo 8L, Aaron Sylvan 8D, Chiara Kafero –
Roberts 8A and Ashley John Prince 8N. Have an enjoyable summer break and come back refreshed for
a very busy academic year. Do not forget to read a book.
Mr Stephenson – Yr9:
Good Afternoon Year 9. What a fantastic year. Surely no –one
could disagree with me saying that you are the year group that has undergone the greatest
transformation and may I also add the most charming and the loveliest characters I have ever come
across. You have given the tutors and myself so much and it is has been so worthwhile, watching you
grow into wonderful students. Take time over the summer to reflect on your Key Stage 3 experience and
when you return in September, be ready to take on the challenges of Year 10. Have a fantastic
summer.
Ms Aitken – Yr10:
Good afternoon Year 10. It has been great working with you this week
from the work experience celebration assembly on Monday through to the many interventions that have
taken place during the week. You have ended the year really well and this puts you in a great position
when starting Year 11. The intervention groups are key so make sure you reflect over the summer and
think about what you need to do in order to achieve GCSE grades you can be proud of in August 2013.
Have a great summer.
Photos from the Year 7 Camping Trip to New Forest
2011-2012: Thanks for the memories
2011-2012: Thanks for the memories
2011-2012: Thanks for the memories
2011-2012: gone but not forgotten
Terms Dates & Key Events 2012-2013
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Last updated 20/07/12
Wednesday 5th September 2012: Start of term for Yr7, Yr11 prefects and Yr12
Thursday 6th September: Start of term for Yr10 and Yr11; Yr7 arrive at break time.
Friday 7th September: Start of term for Yr8 & Yr9. Yr7, Yr10 and Yr11 arrive at break.
Monday 10th September: All year groups in school, normal timetable commences.
Wednesday 19th September: UCAS Information Evening (Sixth Form student/ parents)
Thursday 27th September: Yr11 Parents' Meeting - The Final Push.
Thursday 4th October: Open Evening (for parents of children in Year 6).
Friday 5th October: Staff training day, no students in school.
Monday 8th October – Friday 12th October: Open Mornings throughout week
Monday 29th October - Friday 2nd November: Half Term holiday.
Monday 5th November: Staff training day (ARK Summit), no students in school.
Thursday 8th November: Speech Evening.
Thursday 15th November: Yr12/13 Parents' Evening.
Friday 30th November: Staff training day, no students in school.
Wednesday 5th December and Thursday 6th December: Winter concert.
Friday 21st December – Friday 4th January 2013: Christmas Holiday.
Monday 7th January 2013: Staff training day, no students in school.
Tuesday 8th January: Start of term for all students.
Thursday 17th January: Yr9 Parents' Evening.
Thursday 24th January: Yr11 Parents' Evening.
Tuesday 12th February: Yr10 Parents' Evening.
Friday 15th February: Yr10, Yr11, Yr12 and Yr13 Study Skills day. KS3 work at home.
Monday 18th February - Friday 22nd February: Half Term holiday.
Monday 25th February: Staff training day (ARK Summit), no students in school.
Thursday 7th March: Yr8 Parents' Evening.
Tuesday 19th March - Thursday 21st March: Academy Show.
Thursday 28th March: BDA staff training day, no students in school.
Friday 29th March - Friday 12th April: Easter Holiday.
Monday 15th April: BDA staff training day, no students in school.
Tuesday 16th April: Start of summer term.
Monday 6th May: May Bank Holiday.
Thursday 9th May: Yr7 Parents' Evening.
Thursday 16th May: Yr8 Parents' Evening.
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May: Half Term holiday.
Friday 28th June: Staff training day (ARK summit), no students in school.
Thursday 4th July: Yr6 Parents' Evening.
Friday 5th July: Sports Day.
Wednesday 24th July: Final day of school year.