ACADEMY NEWS
29th November 2012
www.burlingtondanes.org
Year 9 Students Walk in the
Footsteps of Heroes
The end of last week saw 47
Year 9 students make the
humbling journey across parts
of Belgium and the Somme
for BDA’s annual battlefields
trip.
provided the backdrop to a
sombre
and
reflective
evening.
At Menin Gate,
Reece and Eman laid a
wreath of remembrance on
behalf of BDA.
Led by Miss Bedford, the
group’s first stop was Essex
Farm, near Ypres. Originally a
dressing station for the injured
during WW1, the site is now a
cemetery where nearly 1,200
fallen soldiers are buried.
The final afternoon was spent
at the Somme and the
location of the infamous
offensive where over 1 million
casualties cemented its place
in history as one of the
bloodiest military operations
ever recorded. Some bleak
weather conditions bestowed
the visit with a heavy but
authentic atmosphere. The
group also stopped at Vimy
Ridge where a few of our
Moroccan
students
paid
respect to their countrymen
who fell during WW1.
In close proximity to Ypres is
Sanctuary Wood, where the
students ventured along a
sequence of reconstructed
trenches, gaining brief insight
to the dire living conditions
faced
by
soldiers
for
extraordinary lengths of time
during the war. From there
they strove forth to the famous
Flanders Fields museum for an
enriching glimpse at war-time
history.
Next in line was Tyne Cot, a
cemetery assigned to Britain in
recognition of the sacrifices
made in WW1, where a
dramatic sunset
This was the third consecutive
year of the ever-popular
History trip and a very
successful one at that. The
students were immaculately
behaved
and
displayed
respect, enthusiasm and a
real thirst for knowledge
throughout.
They were a
credit to the school.
The trenches at Sanctuary Wood, Ypres.
‘At the going
down of the
sun, and in the
morning, we
will remember
them’
CHAPEL NEWS REFLECTION
Miss Hill: This week we
welcomed Jamie from
Latymer Christian Centre in
Ladbroke Grove to THE
MAIN THING – it was great
to think a bit more deeply
about Integrity and how
we follow Jesus’ example.
Don’t forget the new time
of 1.30pm – please make
sure you get a lunch pass
from Miss Hill at break so
we can start on time!
FAITHFULNESS
Our scripture passage for the week is the
parable of the fig tree, where Jesus
reminds us that even though everything in
the world goes through change, his words
will ‘never pass away’. Change is often
difficult for many people, but we know that
our God is eternal and unchanging, and
that his love for us is deeper than the
deepest ocean. The challenge for us is to
be as faithful to God as He is to us.
The Main Thing is being held at
the new later time of 1.30pm
every Wednesday. Please see
Miss Hill if you would like a lunch
pass to go for early lunch before
the service begins.
NEXT WEEK’S DIARY
Monday
03.12.12
Tuesday
04.12.12
Wednesday
05.12.12
Thursday
06.12.12
No MAIN HALL ASSEMBLIES: EXAMINATIONS
Guest Speaker (Potter Theatre)
Freedom of speech
Friday
07.12.12
YEAR 13 MENTORING
Y13 Year Assembly (Theatre)
Y7 Year Assembly (Sports Hall)
Saturday
08.12.12
Christmas Concert Rehearsals from 9am until 1pm
Y12/13 SLT Assembly (Potter Theatre)
Y10 Year Assembly (Main Hall)
Y8 Year Assembly (Sports Hall)
Y11 Year Assembly (Potter Theatre)
Y9 Year Assembly (Sports Hall)
YEAR 13 MENTORING
Y12 Year Assembly (Potter Theatre)
House Staff Cooking Competition
Key dates this half term. Stay in touch on twitter: @burlingtondanes
Friday 30th November:
Thursday 13th December:
Friday 21st December – Friday 4th January 2013:
Staff training day, no students in school
Winter concert (music and dance)
Christmas Holiday
MR PRESTON’S NEWS QUIZ
1. What is the nationality of the next governor of the Bank of England?
2. Which country is reported to have the best education system in the
world?
3. How many women have been shortlisted for this year’s Sports Personality
of the Year award?
4. Which university city was visited for the first time jointly by the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge?
5. Which band is celebrating 50 years in the music business?
Last week’s questions and answers: Who paid a surprise visit to British soldiers in Afghanistan? Daniel
Craig Who failed to be elected as the new police commissioner in the Humberside area? Lord
Prescott Who wrote ‘One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich’ which was published 50 years ago this
month? Alexander Solzhenitsyn Who has returned to the West End playing Malvolio in Shakespeare’s
Twelfth Night? Stephen Fry Who is leaving his Major League Soccer club after six years? David
Beckham
5, 4, 3, 2, 1: Miss Aitken gives a fascinating glimpse of family
history and reveals her love of childhood classics…
5 people you would love to have round for dinner:
• My grandfather who I never had the pleasure of
meeting because he died when my mum was very
young. He was Polish and was evacuated during the
Second World War so I would love to get to know him
and find out what life was like back then.
• My grandmother who I miss dearly as she passed away
earlier this year.
• Maxwell
• Gary Barlow
• Christopher Maloney 
4 books or films you will never forget
• Free Willy (1,2,3) - sad but true! These films are my
childhood favourites and I watch them every time they
are shown on TV!
• A Thousand Splendid Suns
• Willow
• The Princess Bride
3 foods you would have for your last meal
• Mussels in garlic butter sauce
• Lamb shank
• Homemade rice-pudding
2 countries you would love to visit
• Canada
• Australia
1 day you will always remember
• Being at the birth of my niece.
“These films are my
childhood favourites
and I watch them
every time they are
shown on TV!”
THROUGH THE YEARS
Miss Clements: Good afternoon Year 7. It has been another busy week. Please ensure now that
the winter is here that you are wearing the correct uniform at all times and outdoor clothing is
removed before entering the building. I thoroughly enjoyed popping into a number of lessons
this week, in particular 7B Science with Mr Reynolds and an Art lesson with Mr Bunning. Please
keep up the hard work and positive attitude. Enjoy your long weekend.
Miss Quinton: Good afternoon Year 8. On Tuesday in assembly I will be showing you the
breakdown of the last rank order results so that you can see clearly the progress that you have
made as a year group. You have worked hard at your assessments this year and have made
more progress than many of the other year groups. I am also pleased to say that Year 8 is the
year group in KS3 with the highest number of pupils who have no demerits. These are great
achievements and we will be working hard in the next few weeks to reward you.
Miss Akingbule: Good afternoon Year 9. Good afternoon year nine. I spent last Thursday and
Friday travelling with forty seven year nine students to the Battlefields in France and Belgium. The
students on the trip displayed exemplary behaviour and were great ambassadors for the school.
Both Eman Rais and Reece Healy-Elliman proudly laid a wreath at the Menin Gate in memory of
the Commonwealth and British soldiers from World War one. Well done to the most recent
batch of students who have received EBac badges for meeting or exceeding their target levels
in all of the following subjects, Mathematics, English Language, Science, Geography or History
and French. Have a great weekend.
Mr Stephenson: Good afternoon Year 10. Monday marks the start of what a GCSE examination
will look and feel like. Emotionally and mentally you will be tested, and tested you will be. You
will want to give up and turn on those computer games, check your facebooks and whatever
else distracts those wonderful brains of yours. It will be so easy to turn away from the academic
task at hand and resign yourself to a fate of woe and the realm of “I can’t” and “I won’t” and
“I’m going to fail”. Year 10, we don’t do failure!! Every challenge that has been placed at your
feet has been met and beaten. This period of examinations will test your resolve and questions
will be asked about who and what type of student you want to become. My advice…answer
and answer confidently!! Parents, this weekend is the perfect opportunity for every child to
prepare themselves for the assessments. I urge that you maintain a strict revision policy and
ensure that our high standards do not slip. We want to maintain and exceed the high
expectations we have for Year 10. Have a productive Weekend and thank you as always for
your support. God Bless, Mr Stephenson.
Mr Bissoo: Good afternoon Year 11. This afternoon you will be given your mock exam revision
booklet, which will outline which topics you need to be revising for the exams commencing on
the 10th December. There are intervention sessions after school, subject specific GCSE revision
booklets on sale in the KS4 office and a school full of teachers, who are working hard with you to
ensure you earn the grades you deserve – don’t let yourself down! Sowing the seeds of effort
and determination now will ensure you reap the fruits of success later on – so think positive and
push yourself!...Next Friday a yr11 tutor group will enjoy fresh, juicy, delicious pizza for having the
highest collective merits, attendance and lowest demerits in the year group – WILL IT BE YOUR
TUTOR GROUP??? YOU DECIDE! Have a great weekend and don’t forget that on Thurs 20th
December the WINTER WONDERLAND awaits those with the lucky tickets! Mr Bissoo.
FILM CLUB RECOMMENDS
Witches, wizards, warriors and Willow
Thanks to a necessary prompt
from Miss Aitken’s 5,4,3,2,1
choices,
this
week’s
film
recommendation
is
Ron
Howard’s
strangely
epic
fantasy, Willow. Many of the
BDA staff will remember this
somewhat overlooked classic
from
their
younger
days.
Whether it be with a fondness
for the honourable Willow, an
apprentice sorcerer with a big
heart, or with utter horror at the
recollection of a two-headed,
troll-munching river monster, this
is a film that is sure to have
made an impression.
Written by George Lucas, the
genius behind the Star Wars
series, the film was released in
1988 and tells the story of a
young “nelwyn” (a hobbit-like
person) called Willow, who
dreams
of
becoming
a
powerful conjurer.
Unsuspectingly, Willow is one-
day presented with the task of
protecting the baby princess
Elora Danan, who, it has been
prophesised, is the only living
soul
with
the
power
to
overthrow the evil Queen
Bavmorda. From here a riveting
journey
unfolds
involving
wizards, warriors, monsters of all
kinds and some awe-inspiring
landscapes; all set in a wholly
unfamiliar world.
Innovative in so many ways, the
special effects in Willow are
especially extraordinary; they
are at their most spectacular in
the
infamously
disturbing
metamorphosis scene, where a
whole army of soldiers are
transformed by the evil queen
into a frightening drove of
squealing pigs.
Starring Val Kilmer (Batman
Forever) and Warwick Davies
(the Harry Potter series), Willow
has a lot in common with more
recent
and
commercially
successful fantasy films such as
the Lord of the Rings trilogy and
the Chronicles of Narnia. If you
enjoyed these, you are sure to
find this rollicking tale of good
versus
evil
extremely
entertaining.
WORLD NEWS: Joey’s new French accent
Despite a high-profile move to
France, controversial footballer
Joey Barton has worked his
way into the headlines again
this week.
This time it was neither
questionable pitch-conduct,
nor provocative twitter activity
drawing attention to the exQPR man, but a rather strange
press conference. Following his
debut for Marseille, where
Barton was describing, among
other
things,
his
difficult
relationship with the British
media, he appeared to
speaking in a poor but clear
French accent. Videos of the
humorous interview have since
spread like wild-fire on the
internet.
Despite hinting on twitter that
the performance may have
been a not so elaborate
joke, many have asked why
it is that some people have
this tendency to adopt the
accent of a country that
they are visiting.
One psychologist has stated
that the behaviour is very
common and comes from a
strong desire to be liked and
understood. Referring to it as
a ‘subconscious’ trait, she
suggested that people are
often not aware that they
Joey Barton made his Marseille debut
are doing it.
It would seem that no matter
how far Joey distances himself
from the UK, he will still find
himself
in
the
countries
newspapers.
BURLINGTON NOTICE BOARD
BDA SPORTING NEWS
BDA DOMINATE WEST LONDON TABLE TENNIS
This week has seen yet
more success for the
BDA table tennis team:
at the West London
Schools Table Tennis
Championship BDA were
victorious in the under
19s and under 13s boys’,
as well as the under 13s
girls’ categories.
The
successive
wins
have guaranteed the
team a ticket to the
London Finals in January,
where they will fight for a
chance to play in the
National Schools Finals.
Having stamped their
authority on the West
London
region,
the
upcoming competitions
will be a chance to
exhibit their mastery on
a wider scale; a chance
the team will surely
relish. BDA coach, Mr.
Medellin, commented:
“we have proven again
that we are a power in
West London and I am
sure that we are also a
power in London.” This
formidable team are
proving week in week
out that hard work and
determination
are
essential in our pursuit of
excellence.
‘a chance to
exhibit their
mastery on a
wider scale’
PE DEPARTMENT MATCH REPORTS
Year 10 Girls BDA vs Holland Park
Year 7 and 8 Girls BDA vs. Holland Park
Date: 28/11/12
Date: 28/11/12
Match Report: BDA Girls’ Under16’s triumphed
against Holland Park Girls with a score of 11-1 in
a 5-a-side friendly. Leading scorer Tineka Pink
scored an outstanding 8 goals, whilst Yasmine
Chaaraoui scored a great goal and Juann
Dwyer also netted 2 excellent goals. Holland
Park scored due to a lucky penalty in the first
half, but BDA still dominated the match overall.
Match report: Burlington Danes Academy
snatched victory against Holland Park. The
years 7s and 8s were determined to win this
battle and fortunatley did! Holland Park players
were pretty gutted by their loss but the
Burlington Danes' sportsmanship put a smile
back on their faces. Well done to all the girls
that participated in the match, especially the
scorers Demi Reid, Starsky Waithe and Charlotte
Noel! A massive thank you to Shauny for
coaching the girls, they really appreciate her
help.
Result: Burlington Danes Academy 11 – 1
Coach’s player of the match: Juann Dwyer 10B
Player’s Player: Tineka Pink 10L
Scorers: Tineka Pink 10L (8), Yasmine Chaaraoui
10B(1), Juann Dwyer 10B(2)
‘BDA dominated the match overall’
Result: Burlington Danes Academy - 4 – 3
Coach's player of the match: Demi Reid
Player's player: Starsky Waithe.
Scorers: Demi Reid, Starsky Waithe
Charlotte Noel - Year 8.
Written by: Nicole Chaaraoui.
and
NEXT WEEK’S SPORTING FIXTURES
Date
Sport
Year Group
Opposition
Venue
Staff
Start
3.12.12
Football
9
Cardinal Vaughn
BDA Astro
Mr Trueman
4:00
3.12.12
Rugby
8
Latymer
Latymer
Mr Gooch
2:30
5.12.12
Football
12 and 13
Hammersmith AC
BDA Astro
Mr Clarke
4:00
6.12.12
Rugby
7 and 8
RFU Tournament
Regents Park
Mr Thornton
10:00
8.12.12
Table Tennis
All Years
Cadet League
Capital City
Mr Medellin
9:00
LAST WORDS
COATES’ COMMENDATION: YEAR 10 DRAMA STUDENTS
This week’s commendation goes to the Year 10s
who attended the Drama workshop with Miss Yates
on Thursday. Josh, Feron, Nizar, Chloe, Hebba,
Jhannai, Carla, Delicia and Amillia were all
described as “lovely people”, and have been
highly praised for their maturity. It is great to hear
such positive comments about how our students are
conducting themselves outside school. Well Done!
WORD OF THE WEEK:
Simpering
THIS WEEK’S THEME:
Faithfulness
Verb: to smile in a silly, selfconscious, often coy
manner.
When they now shoot forth, ye see and know
of your own selves that summer is now nigh
at hand.
So likewise ye, when ye see these things
come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of
God is nigh at hand.
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not
pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my
words shall not pass away.