Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
part of Saint Robert Lawrence Catholic Academy Trust
The Friday Letter
Edition No 141
Friday 18 March 2016
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A Prayer for Holy Week
Lord Jesus Christ,
in this sacred and solemn week
when we see again
the depth and mystery of your redeeming love,
help us to follow where you go,
to stop where you stumble,
to listen when you cry,
to hurt as you suffer,
to bow our heads in sorrow as you die,
so that, when you are raised to life again,
we may share in your endless joy. Amen.
Wednesday 23 March – Students break up for the Easter Holiday.
Thursday 24 March – Inset Day.
Monday 11 April - Students return to school after the Easter Holiday.
Monday 11 April – Y11 School Reports to Parents
Hackett Stock Concert – 23 March 2016
As you may now Mick Hackett from our ICT Support Department is not too well.
23 March 2016 – 7pm in the School Hall
No charge – Donations welcome for MNDA
Mick has a passion for music and has been heavily involved in School Productions including leading the
Sound and Light Crew. We thought it would be fitting to have a Concert to thank Mick for his support
over the years.
Tickets are available from the Hall Corridor at lunchtimes.
Chaplaincy Department
Lent Service
Rachel would like to thank the staff and students for giving their time generously
for this service. Thank you for being so respectful and prayerful during the
Stations of the Cross.
Special thanks to Georgia
Severn for creating the
Lent focus table.
Rachel has noticed:
Libby McKentie and
Katie Tolan
Shout out to Merhan Harry and Cole Arnold for their support
in the Chaplaincy Department this week.
Stations of the Cross
On Wednesday the whole school had the opportunity to reflect
on the Stations of the Cross as part of our observance of the
season of Lent.
In preparation for Holy Week and Easter all year groups listened
as students and staff read a reflection for each Station. All the
readings counsel us to use Lent as a reflective time when we
examine our own behaviour and try to improve what we need to.
It was good to see students taking the opportunity to be quiet and
thoughtful.
Thanks to everyone who read.
Lord, may today be a time of renewal and refreshment;
a time to know your gracious mercy and loving
forgiveness, a time to deepen my prayer which draws
me ever closer to you the Father of Mercy, the God of
all comfort.
Rachel would like to thank Fr Dave, Angela, Pete,
Eleanor, Bea, Hannah, Jack, Lewis, Paige, Ruth, Shauna,
Sophie and Theo for spoiling us at The Briars! Year 9
had a wonderful time. Rachel would like to thank the
staff and parents for supporting this pilgrimage.
8.00am Morning Prayer
During lent the Upper Room is open to prayer. Staff are gathering and reading through the, 'Walk
with Me', prayer booklet. We shall be reading John 12:1-11 on Monday 21st, all welcome.
Rachel would like to thank Matthew Shepherd and Leah Edge for their support during the season of
Lent.
More thanks to Mrs Dosh for allowing us to use the Food Room after school on Monday to bake Cuban
Cookies. Well done Tamzin Evans, Amelia Dawes and Kian Beer for all your hard work, the cookies
were delicious!
Women's World Day of Prayer Act of
Worship
Rachel would like to thank Miss Cook,
Tamzin Evans, Chipego, Neeve Dring,
Catherine Oliver, Amelia Dawes, Paige
Fretwell, Iris Carter, Marie Estanda and
Kian Beer for preparing and leading the Act
of Worship. This was an inspiring Act of
Worship with many interesting facts and a
time to reflect.
Football Shirts!
7CH and Rachel are collecting any unwanted
Football Shirts, whatever your team please hand
then so we can send them off to Friends of Street
Child Africa. Thank you and well done for giving
up your own time: Iris Castro, Olivia Regula, Kian
Beer, Neeve McElwee, Morgan Beardsley,
Samuel Crick, Edward Attenborough.
The
collection box will be by our Altar in the main
reception. Thank you. Please let Rachel know you
have donated so she can reward you!
Sharewear
Saint John Houghton have become a
collection point for Sharewear. We are
happy to give these bags of clothes away.
We have in school:
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3 bags of clothing for 2 year old boys
I female bag size 14
1 bag for a small male, waist 32
2 bags of clothing for a 1 year old girl
1 bag of clothing for a female sixe 16
several bags of new baby clothes
several bags for a small/medium man
Can you find a home for these clothes? Sharewear is based in Bulwell, but they are happy to share
with the Ilkeston Community. We can deliver this clothing. Please contact Rachel for more
information.
With thanks to Ethan Reeve, Samuel Crick, Olivia Regula, Iris Carter, Imogen Leadbitter, Niamh
McElwee, and Mrs Jenny Artiss
Corporal Works of Mercy
More thanks to Pretoria Stacey and Ruby Barnby for preparing this display and to Mrs Porter and
the knitting club for the baby clothes. Can anyone donate any wool? We can turn it into premature
baby clothes. Here at Saint John Houghton we support LIFE, please contact Rachel if you require
more information.
Rachel's hero of the week: Mr Rooney
Well done Rhys Windridge, Breche Raeside, Millie Gregory, Alfie Arnold, Ethan Rigby, Jacob Holt,
Louisa Stanley and Maisie Beardsley also, Emily Cragg, Niamh McElwee, Angus Henshaw, Barney
Fisher, Emma Hudson and Cianan O'Kane for taking the time to write to our friends in the local
community - your cards have been posted.
Beauvale Pilgrimage
A date for your diary: 1st May 2016, we shall be celebrating mass in Beauvale, Eastwood, were Saint
John Houghton once lived, please keep this date in your diary.
Year 9 Briars retreat
Mr Thomson writes:
On the 07 – 09 March our Chaplain
Rachel, Miss McCready, Mr Riley, Mr
Long, Mr Timms and myself led a trip to
the Briars alongside 62 pupils. The theme
of the week was ‘Decisions have
Consequences’.
We arrived after school on the Monday to
an up-beat Briars Team and everyone
was excited to be in a room with their
friends. The pupils engaged in a ‘channel
surfing’ task; enjoyed the Tuck Shop and
evening meal and before we knew it, it
was ‘Night Prayer’ and time for bed
(Thank the Lord!).
On Tuesday the pupils enjoyed a session
based on ‘Social Networking’ and
internet safety/being yourself. They then produced ‘One minute Movies’ and ended the day
with a ‘Prayer Journey’.
By Wednesday, the staff were
delighted to see that the pupils were
getting very tired, which in turn made
them very quiet. The day was spent
carrying out a long walk in the
Derbyshire Dales and ended with a
Reconciliation Service, reminding
everyone of the true meaning of The
Briars residential centre.
On Thursday the pupils carried out a session based on Fairtrade, titled ‘The Factory Game’. This
game made everyone realise
how difficult working conditions
are for some people and was
very thought provoking. The day
ended with Mass, delivered by
Father David Cain; some
delightful acts in the Talent
Show (or lack of talent in some
cases) and a traditional ‘Briars
Disco’.
Before we knew it, Friday was
upon us and the trip came to an
abrupt end. We had our final
liturgy and waved a tearful goodbye to the Briars Team at Crich. The trip was amazing and
hopefully taught the young people a lot about their faith and themselves.
Examinations
Year 9 examinations
These examinations will take place w/c 11 April
2016 and will be supervised by external
invigilators.
Timetables have been distributed to Year 9 students.
As this is the first week back after the Easter break please encourage your
son/daughter to revise over the holiday period.
Year 11 Summer GCSE examinations
An envelope addressed to parent/guardian has been handed out to all Year 11
students taking GCSE examinations in the summer.
The contents include a personalised timetable for each student, a letter from Mrs D
Smith Acting Year 10 & 11 Progress Leader, a booklet giving all the information
regarding the arrangements during the examination period and what is expected of
each student, JCQ official notices and for certain students a note re the Product
Design** examination on the 27th June at 9:00 am.
There is a return slip to be completed and returned to say that you have received the
booklet and shared the information with your child.
** For students who are taking the Product Design examination please note
that Monday 27th June 2016 is a planned inset day, and school transport will not be
operating. Therefore students will have to make their own arrangements to get to
and from school that morning for the examination that starts at 9:00 am. There is a
second reply slip regarding this information which must be signed and returned as
soon as possible.
If you require any further information or have not been handed the envelope please
contact Mrs Morris, examinations officer.
Year 10and 11 Parents Study Skills Evening
Tuesday the 12th of April 7pm
This is an opportunity to find out more about how to
support your child over the coming months with
regards to revision techniques, time management,
dealing with stress and all other examination linked
concerns.
There will be a presentation outlining some common
strategies and suggestions for parents/carers and an
opportunity to ask questions.
If parents/carers have any subject specific questions regards examination preparation then
please email in advance so that I can speak to the relevant departments in order to give the
most accurate advice - emails to [email protected]
Mrs D Smith
(Acting Progress and Attainment Leader for Years 10 and 11)
Mickleover Gymnastics Club have
informed us of Ciara Clarke's (8MP)
progress in her gymnastics.
At the weekend she competed in a National
Grades competition at Grade 1. This is the
highest grade they can do.
Ciara came away with a silver medal and also
qualified for the National Team finals in
May.
Here is a photo of Ciara on the podium.
Well done Ciara!
Erewash District Netball Tournament
Congratulations to the Year 7 netball team who finished 2nd in this year’s tournament despite
being unbeaten.
The results were as follows:
SJH v Wilsthorpe – draw 1-1
SJH v Kirk Hallam – won 4-1
SJH v Friesland – won 4-0
SJH v Ormiston – won 7-0
The girls missed out on first place
by goal difference only.
Well done to
Eleanor Higgins, Olivia Regula, Marie Estada, Sienna Grant, Clara Barlow, Sophie Newton,
Rebecca Wroe, Grace Thornhill, Kate Roach
Derbyshire Schools Sportshall Athletics Final
On Tuesday next week the Year 7 and Year 8 boys teams from Saint John
Houghton will be representing Erewash at the Derbyshire Schools final – Good
luck boys
Year 8 Match Report vs Long Eaton
15.03.16
On Tuesday afternoon, the Year 8 boys travelled to Long Eaton School and were
determined to maintain their fantastic record, which has seen them win every
game so far.
Again, the game started very well for Saint John, dominating possession early on
and creating a couple of opportunities. Jorge Kitchen fired over from 25 yards
out but the signs were promising.
James McElwee and Theo Shelton were
proving difficult to handle for Long Eaton with
their direct running and crosses into the box.
And time eventually told. A superb through
ball from Liam Hughes found Theo Shelton on
the left wing who used his pace to beat the
defence and bent the ball past the keeper at
his near post. HT St John 1-0 Long Eaton.
The second half continued in the same fashion
as the first. Jorge Kitchen and Oliver Jasper were winning every battle in the
middle of the park and wouldn’t allow Long Eaton out of their half. At the back,
Oliver Wheeldon, Luke Wilson, Luke Gibbons and Rhys Windridge didn’t give
Long Eaton a sniff of a chance. Their high work rate and pressuring of the ball
meant Long Eaton couldn’t find a rhythm.
With Saint John playing well, it was only a matter of time before they found that
crucial second goal. And it came when James McElwee skilfully flicked the ball
into the path of Nick Bradley who volleyed home in to the top right-hand corner
of the goal. St John 2-0 Long Eaton. Saint John managed to see the game off
with relative ease, which ensured their 100% winning record continued! FT St
John 2-0 Long Eaton.
An amazing performance from the team (and the best of the season so far) who
yet again never fail to impress everybody. Congratulations from Mr Harris go to:
Chris Stratford, Oliver Wheeldon, Luke Gibbons, Alex Leatherland, Rhys
Windridge, Ryan Fee, Luke Wilson, Liam Hughes, Jorge Kitchen, Oliver Jasper,
James McElwee, Theo Shelton and Nick Bradley.
Ready to Learn
Business
Year 10: A big well done to the following students
who achieved their target or made progress on
the recent marketing assessment: Shannon
Arnold, Laura Banks, Evie Beavan, Ethan Buttigieg, Jack Carter, Sinead Farrell, Cameron Gill,
Hope Jarvis, Harrison Lowe, Kathryn Mendonca, Sophie Morley, Lucy Pavolou, Georgia
Sanders, Isaac Sewell, Olivia Sharpe, Darwin Summers, Tia Young.
Thank you to Daniel Reading, Isaac Sewell, Georgia Sanders, Shannon Arnold and Tia Arnold
who helped Mrs Boddice with her presentation to year 9.
The Business Vocational group have finished their enterprise project. They packaged and sold
sweets with the objective of raising enough money to pay for an educational trip. They
showed creativity, teamwork, independence, commitment and business acumen and made a
profit of £150. They enjoyed it so much, they are already planning their next project! They
have chosen to go to Alton Towers which will help them in the marketing unit. Well done to
Niamh Bardon, Harrison Bullock, Jennifer Haywood, Natasha Lupton, Brandon McEvoy and
Lewis Wiltshire. We would also like to welcome Grace Stanley to the group.
Year11: Congratulations to Reegan Baldwin, Taylor Holmes and Rosie Welsh who have
successfully passed two units on their V-Cert Business and Enterprise course.
Computing
Year 8 have been working hard on their Programming a Calculator assessment. Mrs Boddice would
like to praise the following students in particular for their effort and excellent attitude to learning:
8AR - George Brain, Paige Fretwell-Crabtree, Eoin Gilbert, Millie Gregory, Sacha Halford, Olivia
Henry, Mark Kells, Lydia Stephenson, Oliver Wheeldon and Rhys Windridge
8KF - Ethan Chambers, Eireann Harnett, Liam Hughes, Alex Keogh, Chloe Large, DAisy Less, Niamh
Phelan, Lauren Robinson, Louisa Staley, Chris Stratford, Gloria Tadrus, Anica Taylor, Max Wildbore,
Amy Wren
8MP - Sofia Burns, Ciara Clarke, Bethia Hawley, Elise Hayes, Oliver Jasper, Alex Leatherland, Eleanor
Nicholson, Breche Raeside, Joseph Renshaw, Adam Roach, Chloe Smith, Ella Stacey, Jack Stadler,
Ciaron Tobin, Phoebe Trim, Jack Stadler
8PL - Maisie Beardlsey, Jess Burton, Olivia Cuomo, Conor Dack, Aoife Dexter, Mert-Han Harry, Adam
Morley, Ellie Neads, Jessica Poxon, Alex Price, Bluebell Richardson, Eleanor Richmond, Isobel
Roberts, Loys Sharpe, Olivia Shaw, Anya Smith
MFL
Mr Riley would like to wish Year 10 every
success in their first GCSE speaking assessment.
He would also like to congratulate his Year 8
class for their excellent work towards their
speaking assessment.
There were some
excellent results.
Tiger!
As I stroll through the deep, dark night
My orange and black fur burning bright,
The cold gloomy air is still all around me,
As if time has stopped still.
Tiger!
Tiger, Tiger
Burning bright
Eyes ablaze in the night.
The Tiger is coming
As I stroll through the mysterious night
The sun slowly rising showing some light
I look up to see my prey
Peacefully sleeping, waiting for day.
As it meets the horizon’s gaze,
The birds retreat
Animals escape
The Tiger is coming.
I feel my stomach rumble
Begging me for food
I approach my prey
Smiling, as I make my way.
The leaves crunch with every step
His claws stretched out
As he silently creeps
The Tiger is coming
My heart is thumping
As adrenaline rushes through me
My head starts to spin
As I pounce at my prey…
The antelope tangled in the thorns
Blood dripping from his horns
As his family watch and mourn
The Tiger has come.
Mia Hudson Year 7
Finlay Conway Year 7
Year Excellent attitude towards learning
Improvement in English
8 Emily Riley - TJ Buesnel
9 Ben Langfield - Jude Cobb - Kia Winfield
10
11
Selina Drury – Alex McGeogh
Alfie Arnold
Kieran Peabody – Sam Morley
Mr Curtis would like to thank all the Year 11s for their work last week in the second English mock
Thank you for taking the time to read the Friday letter this week.
Please keep in your prayers Fr Paul Newman and Mr Sean McClafferty Headteacher St Marys’ School
Chesterfield who haves suffered bereavements recently.
I do hope you can join is on Wednesday evening for our Music celebration evening “Hackett Stock”
for our dear staff member Mick Hackett.
Yours Sincerely
Joan McCarthy
Headteacher
Make a Wish Community Fun Run
Details together with Application Form follow.
Community 3K/5K Fun Runs ~ Information for Participants
Start/Finish:
Both events will start and finish at SJHCVA.
The 3K start time is 10am. The 5K start time is 11am. Please arrive in time to join the warm
up approximately 15 minutes before the start.
Please arrive in time to collect your race number at the Event Registration Area
Parking:
Please be considerate to our neighbours when parking on local roads.
Bag drop:
We will have a bag drop area on site. Please note that if you leave your belongings here we
accept no responsibility for any loss, theft of damage to personal items. Any items not
collected 14 days after the event will be donated to charity.
On the day entries:
Will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to each event, unless oversubscribed.
Please note that entries after 10th June and on the day will be at the increased prices of:
Under 16’s @ £5.00 each / Over 16’s @ £8.00 each
ADVANCE ENTRY PRICES (BY 9TH JUNE):
Under 16’s @ £3.00 each / Over 16’s @ £5.00 each
Medals are not guaranteed for late entries.
Important information:
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Race numbers must be worn by all participants in the event. We are unable to issue
duplicate numbers. Participants wearing race numbers will be awarded a
commemorative medal, subject to availability, and a goody bag on completion of the
event.
All participants must follow instruction from marshals
Participants must complete the Fun Run entry form, one form per runner. This must
be signed by the entrant, or parent in the case of under 16’s. Any entrant under 10
must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Entrants take part in the event at their own risk. The organisers and their sponsors
will not be responsible for any illness or injury incurred during or as a result of the
event, or any property lost or damaged.
Photos from the event will be published via our website/on social media and in the
local press.
Community Fun Run event
Sunday 19th June 2016
3K at 10am / 5K at 11am
PLEASE COMPLETE USING BLOCK CAPITALS. One entry form per individual please.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Personal details:
First name
Surname
Date of birth
Age on race day
School Year
School name
Gender M/F
Home address
Post code
Contact Tel:
Email address
Emergency Contact:
Name
Tel
Payment: Advance (by 9th June) Under 16 £3 / Over 16 £5
After 10th June
Under 16 £5 / Over 16 £8
Disclaimer: I am taking part in this event entirely at my own risk. I understand
that the race organisers and their sponsors will in no way be responsible for any
injury or illness incurred during or as a result of the event, or any property lost or
damaged.
Signed ___________________________________ Date ____________
Parent’s signature if under 16 __________________________________
Date ______________________________________________________
Under 10’s to be accompanied by a responsible adult
Please pay by cash or cheque (made payable to: St John Houghton PTA)
Please return this form with payment to:
Saint John Houghton Catholic Academy, Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. DE7 4HX.
Early bird price advance entries close 9th June 2016
Entries accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the Fun Run unless oversubscribed.
Please note that unsigned forms or forms with no payment enclosed will not be accepted.