THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD
A Catholic Academy for Girls
Weekly News – Issue 21
10th March 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians
Last weekend the Senior
Leadership Team and I
attended the annual
Ursuline Leadership
Conference; a meeting
of all the Ursuline schools in the UK.
It is an opportunity for school leaders
to come together, share good
practice and explore our very
distinctive Ursuline ethos. The
Ursuline sisters also attend and it is
also an opportunity for them to keep
up to date with what is going on in
our schools as sadly there are no
Ursuline sisters still teaching in our
schools. This year it fell to Ilford to
organise the conference and I am
pleased to report it was a great
success. On Friday evening the
conference began with ‘Evening prayer’ and we took along some of our talented musicians and singers to lead
the service. The girls sang beautifully and received many compliments from the other Ursuline Heads and
sisters. The photo above shows the girls with Sister Kathleen Colmer the Ursuline Provincial – herself an ex
pupil of Ilford. Many thanks for the girls who took part - Dorcas Adetiloye - Alto Sax, Rianne Caldeira -Alto
Sax, Daniyah Farooq -Piano, Edah Efejuku -Bass/Voice, Helen Aladenika - Voice, Hannah Akhalu -Voice, Erin
Ragavela -Voice, Gabrielle Caldeira -Flute, Christina Campbell -Flute, Emily Martinez -Voice, Alannah Grant Violin/Voice, Siobhan Prince -Voice, Belinda Nanyimba -Voice, Michelle Mentu -Guitar/Voice, Layla Ferron Drum kit, Victorious Eluwade - Voice - We were very proud of you! SERVIAM!
Year 9 enjoyed a fantastic Careers day last Monday organised by Ms Keogh (Head of Year) there were visiting
speakers from many walks of life including a crane driver for Crossrail, a Barrister and a midwife. We would
like to thank all those that gave their time to work with the girls, including one of our Governors. Please see
report on pages 12-14. It is good that the girls had this input before their GCSE option choices in a few weeks.
Year Nine parents please keep Thursday 23rd March free – this is our Options Evening starting at 6pm where
you will have an opportunity to visit teachers and ask any questions you may have on the process and/or
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individual subjects. It is an important evening especially given all the changes to GCSE in the last few years so
please ensure your daughter is represented.
I had the pleasure of visiting the Chapel on Thursday when a Year 7 group were having their session with the
Christian Education Project. The girls responded so well to the opportunity to pray in different ways. I was
moved by the thoughts and prayers they shared on ‘post it’ notes, labels and stickers. Please see article on
page 5-6.
Last week saw the ‘Battle of the Books’ in the school Hall for World Book day and I set aside the time to watch
the girls battle to convince us to read their favourite book. I was so impressed with the girls’ presentations
and it really made me want to read some of the books recommended. In our hi-tech world of computers,
apps, social media and smartphones it is good to see the good old fashioned book promoted!
Please see below the results of the Questionnaire from Year 9 Parents evening, Once again very positive
feedback – thank you!
For the statements below, please tick the box that best
Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Unsure
corresponds with your views.
Agree
Disagree
Please tick one box only
1. My daughter is safe and well cared for at Ursuline
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10
2. My daughter is happy at school
15
15
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3. My daughter is taught well at Ursuline
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15
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4. Behaviour in school is good
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5. My daughter is encouraged to develop self-confidence
15
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6. I am confident that I will be contacted if there is a
15
15
problem with my daughter
7. I receive valuable information from the school about
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my daughter’s progress.
8. My daughter is usually set relevant and demanding
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15
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homework
9. My daughter knows what her targets are for each
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subject and how well she is progressing
10. My daughter knows who to talk to at school if she has
18
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a problem
11. My daughter has the opportunity to develop her
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interests in school
12. The school responds well to any concerns I raise
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13. I have found the parents’ evenings helpful
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14. The school is well led and managed
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15. I would recommend this school to another parent
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16. My daughter understands the Ursuline values
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embodied in SERVIAM
17. I recognise that faith and the teachings of the Catholic
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Church are central to the school’s mission
Year 10 parents please be aware that girls have their exams straight after the Easter break. This is the first
opportunity Year 10 have had to complete a full set of GCSE papers under exam conditions so they are
important and will give a good indication of progress made in courses. Please encourage your daughters to
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take them seriously and that they start the process of revision over the next few weeks – ‘little and often’ is
far better than cramming the day before an exam.
International Women’s day
International Women’s Day celebrates females of all ages around the world, and let’s not
forget still in the 21st Century, women are still fighting for a seat at the table, to have their voices heard, to be
recognised. The theme for this year was; Be Bold For Change.
As a multicultural girl’s school and studying DT we
need to be aware of female role models from the
past and present.
This week we have been considering those women
who have been successful in Science, Technology,
Engineering, Maths (STEM) subjects. What better
time to explore amazing women than International
Women’s Day!
Our KS3 pupils were no exception, they researched
and designed posters on inspirational women of their
choice from Maya Angelou to Zaha Hadid and
Michelle Obama.
One pupil even chose her own mother who is an admirable NHS Nurse. Pupils were impressed by the trailers
watched in lessons from the film of ‘Hidden Figures’. Hopefully our very own young women will also go on to
achieve great things in their lives.
Below shows the display of pupil’s posters in the school reception area.
Mrs E Reilly
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Chaplaincy News
Pope Francis @Pontifex · March 6th
Jesus is the faithful friend who never abandons us. Even when we sin, he patiently awaits our return.
Forward in Joy – 366 days with Angela Merici - Daily words of wisdom from our patron saint
March: Vigilance
10th March: Don’t stay angry.
11th March: If you see one faint-hearted, encourage her.
12th March: Be very careful never to complain, or grumble, or speak ill of others.
13th March: Strive to be faithful and devoted.
14th March: Merely beginning is not enough if you do not carry through.
15th March: Every type of evil must be resisted
16th March: Consider that we live in the midst of snares and dangers.
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Christian Education Project
From the 7th to the 9th of March, Rob Kean and Rebecca Dear, from the Christian Education Project, took over
the chapel and created prayer stations for students and staff to attend. There were 16 stations in total all
based around the story of the prodigal son. These stations were all interactive and included video clips, Art, a
puppet, an empty chair and one was a mirror where you were encouraged to look at yourself and write on the
mirror words that described how you feel about yourself.
All of the stations went down well, with everyone finding something different to reflect on. Please find some
feedback from the students below…
“I would recommend this experience to other students our age because it really got you thinking deeply”
“I have discovered that there are many ways to pray which I had not considered before. The stations give us
time in our busy lives to connect with God and find peace.”
“I liked the activities because they gave us time to think and
be calm”
“The mirror gave you a view of how God sees you”
“I am a Muslim and I liked that the stations helped you to
connect with God in a different way”
“It was good to
just look at
yourself and
reflect on how
beautiful you are”
“The session was enlightening”
“The stones helped me to be able to release my anger and made
me feel relieved”
“I thought the clips were very informative and the mirror helped when you wiped away the negative things
that you wrote about yourself”
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Cleo Gammon, Chaplain
English News!
The Ursuline Battle of the Books!
Over 30 students ranging from Year 7 through Year 11 took part in our first ever Ursuline Battle of the
Books last Thursday in honour of World Book Day 2017.
Cheered on by Miss Simpson and 9.1 and Ms Saadani and 7.4, participating students each presented a one
minute speech on a book of their choice, explaining what it is that makes them believe their book is the very
best. Not only did this give students a chance to share their own love of books and practice their oracy and
persuasive skills, but it also provided audience members with a forum to hear what students from across the
year groups are reading and hopefully will inspire them to pick up a few of these suggestions to read
themselves!
While all participating students performed brilliantly, special congratulations go to our 2017 Battle of the Book
winners:
Year 7 Battle Champion
Year 9 Battle Champion
Year 10 Battle Champion
Year 11 Battle Champion
Best of the Battlers
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Kelvinna Tuffour, 7.4, with When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
Julia Abazari, 9.1, with Lies We Tell Ourselves
Iona Williams, 10.1, with The Name of this Book is Secret
Sana Ferron, 11.1, with The Help
Marissa Lay, 11.3, with Burial Rites
A particularly big thank you to our guest judges, Ms Finlay, school librarian, and our A Level English Literature
students Sophia Hussain (13.2), Amal Malik (13.1) and Rowan O'Neill (13.2), who had the extremely difficult
task of narrowing down our final winners.
Also, a big thank you as well to Ms Reilly who took the time out of her busy morning to support our Battlers
throughout the competition.
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See the full list of this year's Battlers and their book recommendations below to inspire you to pick up
something new to read this term...
7.3
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.4
9.1
9.1
9.4
10.3
10.3
10.1
10.5
10.2
10.4
10.2
10.4
11.2
11.2
11.1
11.4
11.4
11.2
11.1
11.2
11.4
11.1
Jasmine Khan - Skellig
Saniya Akoo & Angeline Catucuamba - Harry Potter
Mesoma Mefor – Gifted Hands
Fleur Davies – Big Friendly Giant
Pooja Kaur – Hetty Feather
April Rene – Noughts and Crosses
Zahrah Ahmed - David Copperfield
Aaliyah Dadabhoy – Gone series
Sharanjit Shokar - Mythology
Katrine Wandji - The Adventures of Bif and Chip
Hana Rahman - The Fault in our Stars
Angie Muyeke – The Sun is Also a Star
Roshan Omar - Turf
Ayomide Shangobiyi - The Mortal Instruments
Jennifer Royce – My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Marta Kluczewska - If I Stay
Evelyn Boansi – The Famous Five
Anna Vaughn – To Kill a Mockingbird
Halima Hassan - Divergent
Stacey Kabuga – Red Tears
Rajeshwari Pittala - Pride and Prejudice
Maham Cheepa – Guantanamo Boy
Maria Sohail - To Kill a Mockingbird
Alaynah Nawaz – The Kite Runner
Hibah Memon – Throne of Glass
Charlotte Jeevaratnam – Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Further book recommendations can also be found on the new Staff Picks display board in the English corridor
for those looking for an extra push. Time to get reading!
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Poetry By Heart Competition
Calling all poetry lovers in Years 10 through 13…
Love poetry? Think you have what it takes to recite two poems off by heart?
Poetry by Heart is a national competition in which students in Years 10 through 13 are
challenged to memorise and recite two poems – one published before 1914 and one in or after 1914.
Students choose their pre-1914 poem either from the timeline anthology of 1000 years of poetry or from the
new Shakespeare sonnets showcase on the Poetry by Heart website. They also choose a post-1914 poem
either from the timeline anthology of 1000 years of poetry or from the First World War Poetry showcase, both
also on the website (http://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/).
This year there is also a mini-competition to learn just one sonnet written by William Shakespeare – a less
intense option for those that want to get involved without as much pressure!
Students participating in the competitions will be judged on Voice, Understanding, Performance and Accuracy
making it a great way to explore poetry from across the centuries and develop a deeper understanding of the
ways in which meaning is crafted by poets. For those preparing for their GCSE and A Level English Literature
exams this would be a fantastic way to revise for the poetry components in a creative manner!
Our in-school Poetry By Heart competition will take place on Thursday 23rd March.
Interested students should see Ms Cooper in the English office or F8 for further details, and/or to officially sign
up for the competition.
Year 8 English Globe Theatre trip
This Tuesday the English department took the majority of the Year 8 cohort on our annual trip to
the Globe Theatre to watch a production of a Shakespeare play, courtesy of Playing Shakespeare
with Deutsche Bank.
This year's The Taming of the Shrew did not disappointment as the schools-only performance was
abound with singing, dancing, fighting, interaction with the
audience and even a couple of confetti canons!
The opportunity to watch a professional production at the
iconic Globe Theatre is a wonderful way to bring the world of
Shakespeare and Elizabethan theatre to life for students and
make their studied Shakespeare texts more accessible.
In line with the Ursuline Academy's travel scheme, we
travelled into
the city by
train and
tube,
followed by
the scenic
walk along Bankside from London Bridge to the theatre. A
number of students commented on the many sights along the
way (Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market, The Golden
Hinde and St Paul's Cathedral to name a few), clearly enjoying
the benefits of our greener approach!
I'm pleased to say the students, overall, were very well
behaved on the trip and really seemed to enjoy the day out.
Ms Cooper, Head of English
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Library News
How would you like to help others while
helping yourself at the same time? This is
the choice that the ‘Readathon’ challenge sets us
each year. By students agreeing to raise money from
sponsorship to read (for pleasure) , they are also
helping young people in hospital to have access to
books, authors and storytellers. It may not sound
much but anything to break the boredom of a long
stay in hospital for a young person is priceless. Please
encourage your daughter to take part and one clever
dad decided to chose the book/s and will sponsor his
daughter to read them. What a lovely way to engage
and share a love of reading with your children. It is
important for them to know that adults also have a love of reading. For more details click
http://www.readathon.org/
Ms Finlay, Library Manager
Bikeability Training
Year 7 students enjoyed their cycle training sessions last week.
This is what Jessica had to say:
“The bikeability sessions were a great experience! I was very lucky to be taught by Jenny and Michael how to
cycle on the road and how to check if my bike was ready and equipped to ride. It was not only a useful skill to
be taught by extremely fun. Overall, I very much enjoyed it and found it an amazing opportunity!
The following students all successfully passed both Level 1 training in the playground and Level 2 training on
the roads. Safiyah also spent some time learning how to remove the bike wheels, mend punctures and put it
safely back together – a special
well done to her.
Students taking part:
Dior Allen-Patel
Jaina Canaii-David
Tiana Eseigbe
Orla Hannant-Clune
Diya Hansra
Safiyah Hussain
Kimberley Kwagala
Lynette Nagawa
Roanna Reid
Aisha Riaz
Jesica Sabau
Jessica Turbard
Esther Williams
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If you missed out on the training this year, make sure you practise your cycling and sign up for sessions next
year.
Please also see Dr Bike information on page 20.
Mrs Reilly
Year 7 News!
Year 7 had a presentation during PSHE on Thursday called Smashed. The presentation focussed on underage
alcohol misuse and the problems that can arise from peer pressure
and underage drinking. We were also joined by the local MP Mike
Gapes who spoke to the girls afterwards about the importance of
not giving in to peer pressure and the effects he sees in the
borough caused by misuse of alcohol.
It was a very enjoyable and informative session and both the
theatre group and Mr Gapes were impressed by the way the girls
responded to the presentation and the very interesting points and
questions they raised.
Mrs Wood, Head of Year 7
P E News
Year 7 Netball Champions
Our Year 7 Netballers have won the Borough League!!! They have played so well all season
and have still not lost a match.
Captain: Nereenah
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Ursuline 13 – Forest Academy 1
Ursuline 11 – Mayfield 1
Ursuline 16 – Seven Kings 2
Ursuline 10 – Palmer Academy 1
Ursuline 12 – Chadwell Heath 1
Ursuline 8 – Loxford 0
Ursuline 14 – Isaac Newton 0
Ursuline 10 – Oakspark 3
Ms Keogh, Head of PE
Year 9 News!
Merit Race:
Place 9.3 with 72 points and 0 demerits
nd
2 Place 9.1 with 34 points and 3 demerits
3rd Place9.2 with 26 points and 5 demerits
4th Place 9.4 with 22 points and 3 demerits
1st
Top Student: Kamile Karaliute (6 points)
Ms Keogh, Head of Year 9
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YEAR 9 CAREERS DAY
On Monday 6th March, our Year nine
girls experienced their first Careers
Day at The Ursuline Academy. During periods 1 – 4 our
form groups met with several of professionals from a
range of job roles. Within the speeches, the
professionals went through: what their job involves,
their career path and any volunteering or work
experience that they gained before that job. The girls
also were able to have a question and answering
session at the end of each talk about any other relevant
information. Throughout the day, the Year nines also
met with our careers advisor attached to our school. They were able to explore a number of career paths but
also understand how important focused studies is for the next few years.
After lunch, a barrister who explained in detail her job role and some of the experiences she has had over the
last few years, addressed the whole year group. They found this very inspirational and were able to
participate in a question and answer session at the end. Four of our sixth formers who are excellent role
models to the girls then spoke to the girls about their experiences of selecting their GCSE’s. The girls then
spent Period 6 completing evaluation forms and Option Surveys to finish the day of nicely. The girls were well
behaved and a credit to our school.
On the day, our Form
reps
had
the
responsibility
of
meeting and greeting
our professionals and
having a separate
question and answer
session.
They
assisted to ensure
that our visitors were taken to their classrooms and led the question and answer sessions in majority of the
rooms. Without their hard work on the day it would not have ran so smoothly. Well done Aimee Bocarro,
Zahrah Ahmed, Seher Hashmi, Asha Colclough, Savannah Arban, Suvettha Philipthavarajah, Aaliyah
Dadabhoy and Imaan Faisal.
Britney Antontharsius (9.2): “On the 6th March 2017
different people with different jobs had come to
Ursuline. This was an opportunity for the Year 9 is to
see different careers paths and to have an idea of what
they would want to do or be when we are older.
People such as business owners, midwives and
barristers had come to talk about the pros and cons of
the job. One of the women worked in a crane and
spoke about how she was the only female and how if
felt weird, but now she has influenced other women.
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The opera singer talked about how she had to sing in different languages and how she had to learn the
languages too. In general, careers day was a massive opportunity given to us. Thank you!”
Laila Patel (9.1): “Today was an amazing day; it gave us all an opportunity to explore a different variety of
careers. We had a range of different career advisors who are good role models. They were really inspiring and
I loved the day”
Joanna Nsianguana (9.3): “We have seen a glimpse of other peoples work life. First, we saw a pharmacist and
a business owner. They went through money and bumps in the road and how some did not even know what
they wanted to be but now love what they do. We also saw many more people that worked as midwives,
crane drivers and opera singers and it was nice to get to know their jobs”.
A big thank you to all of our guest speakers: Rachel Falaise, Louisa Brooke-Holland, Teresa Scully, Loretta
Adebiyi, Gemma Blackett, Kevin Attreed, Karina Burton, Sarah Bergin-McCarthy, Katie Kelleher and Melrose
our careers advisor. They all inspired our students and we are very grateful for them giving their time to our
year 9 cohort.
Ms Keogh, Head of Year 9
Please see below Ilford Recorder’s coverage of our Careers Event…
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6th Form News!
Redbridge Youth Election
This year, The Ursuline Academy was the top school in Redbridge for the proportion of girls who voted in the
election. 85% of our students voted compared to the overall borough figure of 34.4% of young people voting.
A huge well done to Vanessa Madu who coordinated the election by holding assemblies to raise awareness
and then organising the logistics of the student ballot.
Ms Challis, Head of 6th Form
Careers
Year 9 Options – Guide
for Parents
When considering the choices available it
may be useful to ask these questions:
o What options are available at
school
o
What options will offer the most
flexibility in terms of future plans
(if the young person does not have clear academic or career goals at this stage it is an important factor
to consider)
o
What options will support future academic plans (if the young person wishes to do A ‘Levels/or get a
specific high level qualifications there is usually an entry level requirement)
o
What options will support future career plans (some industries and careers recommend a certain
qualification at level 2 and above)
For full details on how you can help your child click:
https://www.plotr.co.uk/advice/articles/your-childs-education-and-careers-options-a-parents-guide/
Another excellent source of advice is the National Careers Service
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
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To acknowledge World Womens’ Day here six Female Execs from GM, PayPal,
SoulCycle, and Twitter share what they wish they had know much sooner…
General Motors CEO Mary Barra: ‘DON’T OVERPLAN–BECAUSE YOU CAN’T’
“In today’s heavily prescribed, overly programmed world, it’s easy to believe–even at age 22–that you need to
plan every detail of your future career,”. But that’s not the case…….
‘YOUR DIFFERENCES WILL PROPEL YOU FORWARD IF YOU LET THEM’
VP at Paypal, Leah Sweet, wished she’d had more confidence earlier on. “I always assumed everyone was
smarter than me,” Sweet says, touching on a sentiment common to many women starting their careers…….
‘GO ABROAD, THE SOONER THE BETTER’
Chief strategy officer at eBay Kris Miller, said she’d go back and advise her younger self to live and work
abroad. “Over the course of my career, I have travelled around the world.
Not only does that expand your own perspective, says Miller, it can also help you grasp why consumer
attitudes and behaviours differ around the world, which “can be helpful to becoming an even better global
business leader and a more empathetic human being.”….
SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan, DON’T GET DISTRACTED BY WHAT YOU’RE “SUPPOSED” TO DO
“Figure out what makes you excited or happy, and go after a job that matches that passion,” says Whelan.
That may sound familiar or obvious, but it’s easy to lose sight of when you’re young and everybody’s giving
you their own bits of career wisdom.
Suzanne DiBianca, EVP of corporate relations and chief philanthropy officer at Salesforce,
DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS, EVEN IN THE BEGINNING
“Always know your value and never settle for less.”
Twitter’s senior director Jessica Verrilli, NEVER FEEL HEMMED IN BY YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION
Wherever you’re working, don’t ever forget that you joined for a reason, says director of corporate
development and strategy. If she could offer a tip to her younger self, Verrilli says it would simply be to “take
initiative and follow your instincts.”
“Harness the energy that brought you there, and direct it toward having the greatest impact possible–even if
it falls outside the strict boundaries of your role.”
To read the full article click here https://www.fastcompany.com/3068267/hit-the-ground-running/six-femaleexecs-on-the-early-career-advice-they-wish-theyd-gotten
Ms Finlay, Careers Co ordinator
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SCHOOL DIARY
Date
Time
Event
Category
Tuesday 14th March
All Day
Year 8 Students
Tuesday 14th March
9.00 – 11.30a.m.
Tuesday 14th March
3.00 – 5.00p.m.
Wednesday 15th March
All Day
Wednesday 15th March
6.00 – 7.00p.m.
Thursday 16th March
All Day
Thursday 16th March
All Day
Thursday 16th March
9.00 – 9.50a.m.
Thursday 16th March
11.00a.m. – 1.30p.m.
Thursday 16th March
3.30 – 5.00p.m.
Friday 17th March
All Day
Friday 17th March
All Day
Monday 20th March –
Friday 24th March
Tuesday 21st March
All Week
Year 8 Retreat to
Walsingham House
Dr Bike Session in the
Playground
Applying to Russell
Group/Oxbridge
University Presentation
(Valentines High School)
Year 8 Retreat to
Walsingham House
Parent’s Meeting re
Spanish Trip
Year 8 Retreat to
Walsingham House
Controlled Assessment 2
(Performance) GCSE
Music
Eat, Sleep STEM, Repeat
Presentation
Confessions & Lunchtime
Mass with Fr Matthew
The Guardians Project for
Year 10
Year 8 Retreat to
Walsingham House
NJRC Indoor Rowing
Finals
The Big Pedal
All Day
Year 11 Retreat
11.1 Students
Wednesday 22nd March
All Day
WE Day 2017 at Wembley
Wednesday 22nd March
11.00a.m. – 1.30p.m.
Thursday 23rd March
All Day
Thursday 23rd March
9.00 – 9.50a.m.
Confessions & Lunchtime
Mass with Fr Matthew
Controlled Assessment 1
(Composition) GCSE Music
Year 8 Mass in the Hall
Winning Year 8 First
Give Team
All Welcome
Thursday 23rd March
9.00 – 9.50a.m.
Thursday 23rd March
11.00a.m. – 12.40p.m.
Alternatives to Medicine
Presentation
Take Stock Theatre
Workshop for Year 9
General
Year 12 Students
Year 8 Students
Selected Parents
Year 8 Students
GCSE Music Students
Year 10 Students
All Welcome
Year 10 Students
Year 8 Students
Selected Students
Whole School
GCSE Music Students
Year 8 Students
Year 12 Students
Year 9 Drama Students
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Drama Students
Thursday 23rd March
6.00 – 8.00p.m.
Year 9 Option Evening
Monday 27th March –
Friday 31st March
Monday 27th March
All Week
The Big Pedal
Year 9 Students and
Parents
General
All Day
Year 11 Retreat
11.2 Students
Wednesday 29th March
10.00a.m. – 2.00p.m.
Selected Students
Thursday 30th March
8.40a.m. – 1.00p.m.
Thursday 30th March
All Day
Sponsored Valentines Park
Walk & Lunch with Bishop
Alan
A level Live Screening of
RSC’s The Tempest
Year 11 Retreat
Friday 31st March
1.00 – 4.00p.m.
Tuesday 4th April – Friday
7thApril
Wednesday 5th April
4 Days
All Day
Year 9 Reward Trip to
Jump Giants
Spanish Language Trip for
Years 9 & 10
Year 11 Retreat
Selected Year 9
Students
Selected year 9 & 10
Students
11.4 Students
Wednesday 5th April
7.00 – 9.00p.m.
Annual Prizegiving
Year 12 & Past Pupils
Thursday 6th April
11.00a.m. – 1.30p.m.
All Welcome
Friday 7th April
12.40p.m.
Confessions & Lunchtime
Mass with Fr Matthew
End of Term
A Level English
Students
11.3 Students
Whole School
Please see Revision Diary on Page 19
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REVISION DIARY
Date
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Time
12.40 – 1.40p.m.
12.40 – 1.40p.m.
3.25 – 4.25p.m.
12.40 –1.10p.m.
Tuesday
Tuesday
3.20 – 4.20p.m.
3.30 – 4.30p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
12.40 – 1.40p.m.
12.40 – 1.30p.m.
Wednesday
1.00 – 4.40p.m.
Wednesday
3.30 – 4.30p.m.
Wednesday
3.20 – 4.20p.m.
Thursday
9.00 – 9.50a.m.
Thursday
12.40 – 1.30p.m.
Thursday
12.40 – 1.10p.m.
Thursday
12.40 – 1.40p.m.
Thursday
3.30 – 4.30p.m.
Thursday
Thursday
3.20 – 4.20p.m.
3.30 – 4.30p.m.
Friday
12.40 – 1.40p.m.
Friday
12.40 – 1.40p.m.
Friday
1.00 – 1.40p.m.
Friday
3.30 – 4.15p.m.
Event
Year 11 GCSE PE Revision
GCSE A* Booster Session
Year 11 RE Revision
Maths Booster Session
for Selected Year 11
Students
History Reteach/Enrich
Year 11 Maths
Intervention
Year 10 GCSE PE Revision
11A English ‘drop in’
Revision
11X GCSE Additional
Science Revision
Year 11 GCSE English
Revision
GCSE Maths Revision
Class
Year 12 Maths Booster
Class
10A English ‘Achieving
Grade 8-9’ Intervention
Year 11 Additional
Support Geography
Revision Class
Year 11 GCSE Music
Revision
Geography Revision
Classes
History Reteach/Enrich
Sociology – Research
Methods Revision
Year 11, Grade 7, English
Intervention
Year 11 English
Enrichment
Year 13 A Level Chemistry
Revision
11A Maths Revision
Category
Year 11 PE Students
Year 12 MAB Students
Year 11 RE Students
Selected Year 11 Maths
Students
GCSE History Students
GCSE Maths Students
Year 10 PE Students
11A English Students
11X Science Students
Year 11 English Students
11C Maths Students
Year 12 Maths Students
10A English Students
Year 11 Geography
Students
Year 11 Music Students
Year 11 Geography
Students
GCSE History Students
Year 13 Sociology
Students
Selected Year 11 English
Students
Year 11 English Students
Year 13 Chemistry
Students
11A Maths Students
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