George Mitchell School Times Winter 2018
Eton scholarship offers Hasan great opportunity POLITICS enthusiast Hasan Patel has completed a remarkable year by winning a £76,000 scholarship to Eton College, the school attended by Princes William and Harry. Hasan will rub shoulders with the elite when he begins studying at the world-famous Berkshire school next September. It comes after he became the youngest-ever speaker at a major political party conference when he addressed Labour Party delegates in August. Aged just 15, he was a year younger than the previous youngest speaker and former Conservative party leader, William Hague. Hasan won his Eton place after coming through a gruelling three-day assessment at the school, which included three entrance exams, seven interviews and a public debate. The Year 11 student was mentored throughout the application process by our Headteacher, Mr Hussain. Hasan, who has won an army of fans on Twitter for his outspoken political views, gave a rousing speech to the Labour conference at the Liverpool Echo Arena. He said: “My politics won’t change because I am entering a different type of environment. Eton won’t change me, I will still be the same boy from East London when I arrive and when I leave. “This opportunity will allow me to return to my community better armed to tackle the many social problems they face. He added: “George Mitchell is an exceptional school. The
OFFER: Hasan shows off his scholarship letter
support I have received, particularly from my Headteacher but also the school in general, has been incredible. “This is a place that gives us, the students, the tools and support to pursue our dreams. I have been here since I was three years old in the nursery and it has played a crucial part in making me the person I am today.” Hasan becomes the third student to win a place at a fee-paying school, following in the footsteps of Nadia Hassan, now studying at
Marlborough College, and Martin Woodrow, who is at University College School. Headteacher Mr Hussain said: “Hasan is a truly exceptional young man. Asides from being incredibly bright, he is the most engaged and motivated student I have known in my years of teaching. He is the type of person who will seize this opportunity generously offered by Eton. His is a name I expect we will all be hearing more of in the near future.” Hasan making his mark: Turn to page 3
Community comes first
Mind To Be Kind: See Pages 6-7
STUDENTS have been helping out in their community, raising money for charity and making toys for a nursery as part of our Kindness project. In September, Year 8 pupils held a bake sale (right) for the Macmillan cancer charity while Year 7 gave up their lunchbreaks to run SATs tutorials to the Year 6 pupils. In October, Year 9 students assembled food hampers for local charity Sally’s Kitchen at the Leytonstone Food Bank. Later in the month, students donated raffle prizes
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for the Christmas party at a local care home and the choir sang carols at the event. Not to be outdone, our Year 9 students then made wooden toys (left) in Design Technology for a local nursery. Students also planted bulbs in Albert Park, swept streets
surrounding the school and sent thank-you cards to neighbours. Students were also tasked with undertaking one act of kindness over a weekend in November, which they then described on a card posted in our kindness post box.
OUR steel band won praise from local residents and councillors at the switch-on of the Christmas lights on Francis Road in December.
YEAR 10 students learnt about the Global Citizenship Scheme Award during a talk from ambassador Kim Sorenson (above).
Exam results are once again among the best GEORGE Mitchell School has been recognised as among the best in the country after a record-breaking year for GCSE results. Our Progress 8 score of plus 0.61 means the school is in the top 250 schools nationwide for exams, according to figures released by the Department for Education in October. The school is also in the top three nonselective boys’ schools in London and among the best in the borough of Waltham Forest. The score also means that George Mitchell outperforms the majority of Ofsted-rated Outstanding schools, which have an average Progress 8 score of plus 0.47. Progress 8, which is the new government benchmark for measuring school success, charts pupils’ progress from when they start to when they leave school. It comes as Headteacher Mr Hussain marked five years since taking over at the school. Since his arrival, the school has been moved from being rated Requires Improvement to Good by Ofsted – and has seen results rise year-on-year with GCSE achievements among the best in the borough. Headteacher Saeed Hussain said: “To be recognised as among the top-performing schools in the country for the second year in a row proves we have built on very strong foundations. “It is possible to score top results in one year but then fail to capitalise on that success by not achieving at the same level the following year. “We have proven that our results are based not on a lucky year but on a bedrock of very high-quality teaching and a focus on academic success.”
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Moment of truth: Students discover their exam results at the school in August
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Fun by the camp fire YEAR 7 students have fun toasting marshmallows at our leadership camp in Bounds Green in October.
Hasan making his mark in politics TEENAGE political activist Hasan Patel has become the youngest-ever speaker at a party conference, aged just 15. The George Mitchell Year 11 student was given a standing ovation for his passionate talk on the closure of local services and how young people can bring about a change in society. During the conference, held in Liverpool, Hasan also led a Question Time-style panel with fellow young activists at an event called World Transformed. The youngster has built a strong following on social media with more than 19,000 people following him on Twitter under the handle @CorbynistaTeen. His account is followed by a number of high-profile politicians and journalists, including BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. Following his speech, Hasan was interviewed by The Guardian
newspaper on becoming a rising star of the left and his presence on social media. He was chosen to represent Leyton and Wanstead Labour Party at the annual conference following a members’ ballot. Hasan was congratulated on his speech by a number of highprofile politicians, including local MP John Cryer and Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Angela Rayner. Hasan said: “Getting up and talking in front of so many people was really nerve-wracking, particularly given that I am so much younger than most of them. “But if you are passionate about something you quickly forget your nerves. “I could see the audience responding to me and got a real rush of adrenaline.” He added: “Afterwards, lots of people were coming up to me and saying well done on my speech. It was such an amazing feeling.”
Primary pupils settling into their £10m home PUPILS at our primary site had their first lessons in their brand-new building this term. Our pupils started the half-term in October in a new home following a £10 million redevelopment project. The two-storey building features a state-ofthe-art library, drama studio and science and technology room, as well as a hall equipped with audio visual equipment. It houses both early years and primary school pupils on the same site for the first time in the school’s history. The move comes exactly a year after their peers in the secondary school moved into their own new £20m building last January. The work was carried out by developers Bowmer and Kirkland and funded by the Education Funding Agency under the Priority School Building Programme. Year 6 pupil Ismail, from Leyton, said: “It is so much bigger and more modern now than it was before. “There are some amazing new classrooms with equipment that we did not have before.” Fellow Year 6 pupil Mark, from Leyton, said: “It makes a big difference to your learning because you have much better equipment to work with. “The outdoor space is amazing because it means we have lots more room to play.” Headteacher Saeed Hussain said: “As a school we are very fortunate to have facilities to match and exceed anything you will find in
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the country. Both our primary and secondary school students have access to the kind of state-of-the-art technology and equipment that will have a real impact on their education.
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Our educational standards have consistently been among the very best in the country but now we have facilities across the primary and secondary school to match.”
Primary pupils ready to bridge generation gap OUR primary school pupils have teamed up with residents from a local community centre for an intergenerational art project. The two-year venture, run by charities Magic Me and the L&Q Foundation, will see our Year 3 and 4 pupils partnered with elderly residents from the Seddon Centre, Leyton. This month, the two groups took part in an arts and crafts dragon-making session with artist and puppeteer Polly Beestone. The two groups also made Christmas decorations for each other, which are displayed in the school and the community centre. Other plans include puppet making, drawing and map-making, plus short film, photography and music pieces to be showcased at a street festival. Kate Hodson, Programme Director for Magic Me, said: “We are very excited about this new project and can’t wait to see what happens when three generations come together to celebrate their community through a range of arts projects and a new street festival. We think it is going to be really inspirational for all the people and artists who get involved. We are also excited to be working in Waltham Forest as it becomes London Borough of Culture for the first time.”
Working together: Some of the Seddon Centre residents
Helen Williams, Head of Primary Phase at George Mitchell School, said: “As a school, we feel very privileged to have been chosen to be part of this intergenerational project over the next two years. It is so important
for our children to value the older people in our community and to learn from them, but they also have a unique opportunity to work together closely with them for a goal they will all be part of and enjoy.”
Staff dedication pays dividends Parent Governor Dionne Campbell Marks reflects on a term packed with milestones for the school...
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OUR primary students are finally enjoying new facilities and increased space in their new building. I visited recently and was much impressed, not just with the space but also with the time and dedication the staff and teachers took to achieve it. Olive Dining joined us as our new caterers and I have had the pleasure of eating lunch at both the primary and secondary sites. The variety of choice is impressive. My daughter particularly likes that she can buy snacks to eat later during after- school activities. Previously, she would only eat packed lunch! My fellow governors and I joined fantastic volunteers in helping with the school’s enterprise day, where we participated in mock interviews and advised students on presentation skills. Finally, our ‘Friends of George Mitchell’ Facebook page membership increases daily. We welcome new members, so please join.
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Speaker’s insight into NHS TOP executive Adam Sewell-Jones talked to Year 11 students about a career in the NHS during a visit to the school. Mr Sewell-Jones, who is the CEO of NHS Improvement, also gave an insight into the history of the health service. The talk was part of the NHS 70th anniversary celebrations and was organised by Speakers for Schools. He was also quizzed by our students, who asked him questions on employment skills, the effect of Brexit on the NHS and working under pressure. Mr Sewell-Jones said: “There are 350 jobs in the NHS, which means that every student I talked to today could do a different job. It is the fifth biggest employer in the world and an institution the British people are rightly very proud of.
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“I wanted to share that passion with them and to mark the 70th anniversary with the young people that are going to be the future of the NHS. I was very impressed particularly by the students who stayed behind at the end to ask questions.” Year 11 student Uzair got one-to-one advice from Mr Sewell-Jones on accountancy and finance careers in the NHS. He said: “It was a real privilege to talk to someone so successful and so high profile about my own career ambitions. “He was very friendly and helpful and gave me lots of really useful advice about my future and options after GCSE. “Having the opportunity to hear from really successful people is inspiring, particularly as he comes from East London.”
Standards remain high amid disruption Headteacher Mr Hussain reflects on another successful term at George Mitchell School... remain George Mitchell School and that I am committed that the school retains its unique identity and ethos. You should see little difference apart from an additional logo on the school’s letterhead. In December, we received the FFT and RAISE reports in which all schools are assessed and compared with National Standards. Once again, George Mitchell School has come out incredibly well. The percentage of students in the Early Years achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) was again higher than national average and students made excellent progress in the primary, achieving the highest grades the primary has ever seen. In year 11, we maintained the high achievement of previous years and our Progress 8 score of 0.61 (measuring progress across students’ best eight subjects,) puts us fifth in the borough and in the top 10% of schools nationally. There is much to celebrate academically.
Caterers earn a seal of approval STUDENTS have given the thumbs-up to the delicious food being served up by our new caterers in the canteen. During the summer holidays, a panel of tasters including students, staff and parents were tasked with choosing a new canteen supplier.And it was Olive Dining, with their selection of handmade food cooked with fresh raw ingredients, which was judged the best. The catering firm boasts of offering fine dining, drawn from different cultures, that replicates the sort of food offered at top restaurants. And as far as our students are concerned, the company has more than lived up to its billing since it starting working with the school in November. Year 10 Yousaf Arif said: “The pupils absolutely love the new food. It is a huge improvement on what we had here before. “It is so good that it has stopped so many pupils going to the fast food places after school. When you have food this good, you don’t need to go elsewhere.” “The flavours are just amazing and the selection of food on offer means there is something for everyone.” Erica Tacu, also in Year 10, added: “There is so much more on offer now in the canteen. It tastes good but it is also really healthy.
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The autumn term has been a very busy one. All students in the primary have been singing their hearts out at ‘Sing Off’ competitions; Ms Stone has been working with Years 3 and 4 and residents in a local care home on the ‘Magic Me’ intergenerational project; and there have been trips to the Science Museum, City Hall and Woodberry Down. Primary parents have also been participating in Phonics workshops to learn how to better support their children’s learning at home. In the secondary, there have been many trips to enrich the curriculum: impressive music trips and performances, wonderful MFL day trips to Boulogne and Bruges; theatre trips in English and Drama; the Speak Out Challenge for Year 10; as well as a range of sports competitions where our students have done us proud. And across both schools, Olive Dining have established themselves well as the school’s catering provider.
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The autumn term was a particularly busy term with the PSBP building works nearing completion. The primary school successfully moved into its new building and the temporary blocks on the secondary school site have been demolished. Secondary students now have a new playground, with the basketball hoops restored and new markings for netball, basketball and football. Students and staff have coped incredibly well during the rebuild and I am proud that the disruption caused by building works has not affected standards across the school. From January, George Mitchell School will be part of Partnership Learning, a small trust working across a number of East London boroughs. Academies form an integral part of the Government’s education policy to raise attainment for all children and George Mitchell School will now have the opportunity to use the freedoms and flexibilities of academy status to share best practice and work with others to bring about sustained improvements to all schools in the area. I would like to reassure all parents and carers that George Mitchell School will still
Ali steals the show in quiz
“There are salads and a vegetarian option. It makes a real difference to the atmosphere in the canteen and at school. “It also helps with our studies as well because you still feel full in the afternoon, which means you work better in class.”
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YEAR 11 student Ali beat dozens of students from other schools to win a quiz during a visit to the Royal Aeronautical Society. Ali was crowned the winner after correctly answering every question of a multiple-choice test on engineering during a visit in October. The visit included talks from top engineers from global brands and leading institutions, including the Royal Airforce. Students also learned about college and university options and career paths for jobs in the engineering sector. Ali, who took his physics GCSE early and achieved an A, said: “I was pleased to win the quiz because there were lots of students there from different schools who all had an interest in engineering. “It was really insightful to hear from engineers working for big companies.”
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Mind To Be Kind
A new culture of respect THIS academic year the school has introduced a new initiative aimed at promoting culture and character among students. The programme, which includes the principles of kindness, respect and living without harm, has seen pupils participate in a range of activities. The themes in the Mind To Be Kind project have been introduced in both assemblies and during student tutor times. Activities participated in include charity fundraising, community outreach, collections for food banks, acts of kindness and litter picks. Headteacher Mr Hussain said: “Not only do we believe that all students should leave George Mitchell with excellent academic results, but also with attributes that make them outstanding members of society. “This impact on the culture and atmosphere of the school has been huge. Students are now more respectful of staff and one another. “There is a real sense of community and coming together to help each other and those in need of support. The students very much enjoyed taking part and all of them said how wonderful it was to show kindness.”
Students help to brighten the neighbourhood
Students have been credited with sprucing up their neighbourhood after planting bulbs in Victoria Park. As part of the project, they also swept pavements in the streets surrounding the school as part of our Mind To Be Kind project. Year 9 Gabriele helped tidy
Abbotts Park by picking litter and planting out new bulbs. She said: “Helping out made us feel good about ourselves. The park is looked after by only one person and he finds it very hard. We were all happy and proud that we were able to help out.”
Poster campaign pays off STUDENTS have been reminded to ‘Mind To Be Kind’ through a poster campaign around the school. Student-designed slogans have appeared in classrooms and in the halls to promote positive behaviour. Sabrina, Year 9, said: “The kindness campaign has taught us how to act as responsible adults when we leave school. “Doing acts of kindness has been very satisfying.”
Students play their part for Aids event STUDENTS and staff helped to raise money for an Aids charity by selling red ribbons. They also had their pictures taken in photo frames wearing the red ribbons to help raise awareness about the disease and break down the stigma attached to Aids. The My Red Ribbon campaign, set up by Brigstowe Project in Bristol, was run in November to help mark World Aids Day.
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Year 8 pupils held a bake sale for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.
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Mind To Be Kind
Exam tips for younger students PRIMARY pupils got top tips on exams and a taste of life at secondary school thanks to our Mind To Be Kind project. Year 7 pupils gave up their lunchtime to run SATs tutorials to the Year 6s embarking on their exams at the end of this academic year. Year 10 students also gave up their free
time to help our primary pupils learn about Citizenship. Year 7 Faieq said: “I have really enjoyed working with Year 6. You get to meet new people and it makes me feel proud to be able to help younger students prepare for their SATs exams. We never had this – it makes me feel like I am a teacher.”
It’s not hard to show kindness STUDENTS were tasked with undertaking one act of kindness over a weekend in November which they then described on a card posted in our kindness post bag. Acts of kindness included cooking a meal for their parents, looking after a younger sibling (above) and writing a thank-you card to a friend or relative. Year 9 Liza said: “It’s the little things that make a difference. We have helped older people in the community carry their groceries, given up seats on buses, and helped out at home. “This does not happen often and we have learnt how easy it is to be kind to other people.”
Pupils’ festive party effort
Food Bank delighted with donation YEAR 9 students collected food and other essentials for hampers which they donated to homeless shelters and food banks. The items, which were donated by families and staff at the school, were given to Sally’s Kitchen at the Leytonstone Food Bank. Year 9 student Liza said: “We made food for a local food bank and the feedback we have
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had was that people were so happy because they had never seen this happen before. This made students very happy too. I think overall, as a result of the Mind To Be Kind campaign, attitudes of students across the school have changed. “People say ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you’ more and students are learning better manners.”
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STUDENTS donated raffle prizes and sang carols at the Christmas party of a local care home. They also helped to serve a festive lunch of turkey with all the trimmings at Leytonstone Serviceman’s Club. To celebrate a resident’s 99th birthday, Nimet from our Food Technology department made a special cake, which was presented by students. Year 7 student Diana said: “This was a really special event. Some of the older residents in the care home have no families around them and you could see the joy in their eyes. “It was quite unexpected. It made me feel really happy that I could bring happiness to others through singing and spending time with them.”
Diana’s donation helps Gardening Club to grow STUDENTS have been credited with making our school a calmer and more attractive place after giving our garden a facelift. The Gardening Club, who meet once a week, have been planting flowers and growing fruit and vegetables since the beginning of last year. Year 8 student Diana won a £150 prize for her Jack Petchey award, presented for her commitment to helping the school community. She spent the money on gardening equipment for the group, which included a watering can, a hose and herbs and organic seeds. Diana said: “I love helping out in the garden. There is a real sense of achievement to planting something and watching it grow. “It is also a good feeling to know that you are making the school a nice place to be in, by having flowers and vegetables around.” Fellow Year 8 pupil Denis added: “The school helps us every day by giving us a great education so we should pay it back in some way. The Gardening Club is a great place to learn new things about nature but is also a place to make new friends.” French teacher Mr Vilca was inspired to start the Gardening Club after spotting an unused patch of grass perfect for planting. He said: “I saw an opportunity for students to build a bond with one another and staff. “This garden is living proof of a school with a sense of community where staff and students really care for each other.”
Pupils get real French lesson PUPILS got the chance to practise their newly acquired language skills on a trip to Boulogne in France. During the visit in September, they were tasked with ordering and paying for their food in a local café in French. They also had to chat with locals during a trip to a local shopping centre, a visit to an aquarium and at the beach. Year 8 student Spirit said: “Being out of the UK was great. You can learn a lot in a classroom but nothing beats actually being in a place and talking to local people. “My favourite part was ordering my sandwich in a café. There is a really good feeling when you know you have made yourself understood in another language.” Later in the term, students also took a trip to Bruges in Belgium for the winter market.
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THE Head boy/ girl and student council discuss ways of engaging the student body over breakfast.
OUR nursery students have been rewarded for good behaviour with a host of PJ Masks goodies.
Teachers share ideas at networking session TEACHERS from across Waltham Forest shared good practice and got classroom tips at a Teach Meet workshop held at the school. Fellow teachers from primary and secondary schools in the borough gave talks and had the chance to network at the session held at George Mitchell School in October. They also heard from Ted Talk featured speaker Action Jackson, who spoke about the importance of staying motivated. He said: “We give awards to rappers, sports people, actors and TV stars, but it is the people in this room who make a real difference in our society. My role here is simple – I remind these teachers what a fantastic job they are doing and remind them that they deserve to be celebrated.” Assistant Headteacher Miss Rook said: “It is vitally important as teachers that we are constantly able to revolve our methods and practices. Personally, I have picked up so many great tips from other teachers here today which will have a huge impact on how I teach.” In total, teachers from 15 schools from across Waltham Forest attended. Teach Meet events are held all over the country and run by teachers.
Getting to grips with equality STUDENTS from across the school discovered more about equality in a society drop down day in November.
Girls give campaign backing with film shoot Students will feature in a promotional video run by sanitary product brands after taking part in the End Period Poverty campaign. The students were selected for the film after taking part in the project, which aims to make all sanitary products free in school. Students from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 were quizzed on the campaign and how it has impacted on school life, for the film shoot in December. Ms Hadaway said: “Credit for this project must go firstly to our students for the way they have engaged but also to Ms Brocki who signed us up. “Being part of the film shoot was a thrilling experience for our pupils and the project as whole has had a big impact on the school.”
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HOUSE UPDATE We are proud to unveil our new House shields and banners. They have been expertly designed by Mr Zymberi and truly capture the values and principles that our house system represents. l The coat of arms reminds us of unification and equality l The coat of arms is designed with different colours and ranks standing equally next to each other l The quote from Emmeline Pankhurst teaches us that our actions speak louder than words
l The coat of arms recognises that there are still places in the world where education is not a basic human right l The coat of arms depicts drops of blood that signify the suffering that some endure in pursuit of education l The book in the middle is a representation of education and also of the books Malala was carrying when she was targeted
l The coat of arms is a celebration of how our knowledge in science has grown with time l The coat of arms is designed with atoms; protons/neutrons and their electrons l The red atom in the middle is Carbon14, which is found in every human body
l The coat of arms is designed with different colours representing and celebrating different faiths and cultures in the world l The torch signifies the Olympic ideal of promoting friendship, peace and sporting excellence
Pankhurst claims Achievement Cup The results of the George Mitchell All-Through Achievement Cup 2017/18 saw the trophy go to worthy winner, Pankhurst.
l The coat of arms celebrates that everyone can be successful in life no matter what path they take l The blue flower (tulip) in the middle is a painting from Morris
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Place House Name Total House Points 1st Pankhurst 8060 2nd Owens 7330 3rd Curie 7318 4th Malala 7135 5th Morris 6974
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Facts show good attendance has link with success FAMLIES are being urged to ensure their children attend school every day as part of our new Attendance Matters initiative. Studies show a clear link between attendance and punctuality at school and success in achieving high grades, places at college and university, and top careers. A child whose attendance is 95 per cent over the course of the year will miss approximately nine days of school and 50 lessons. Those dropping as low as 65 percent will lose 67 days of education and miss 340 lessons, meaning students are significantly less likely to do well. Further research suggests missing 17 days of school, at an attendance of around 92 percent, will result in a whole grade drop at GCSE or SATs. Families are reminded that students are not allowed to take holidays during term time with
unauthorised absence resulting in a possible fine issued by the local authority. They are also encouraged to only allow students to take time off for ‘exceptional circumstances’ and medical appointment made outside of school hours. Ian Marshall, Deputy Headteacher, said: “Good attendance and punctuality is so important. “It demonstrates that students are dedicated and committed to their learning. This gives them every opportunity to succeed. We understand that occasionally students feel unwell. However we urge parents to continue supporting our efforts to improve attendance by ensuring that students attend school without fail except in exceptional circumstances.” If your child is going to be absent, you must report it to the school before 9.30am by ringing 020 8539 6198.
YEAR 4 class Ash had the best attendance in the academic year 2018/19 at our primary school, with a combined total of 97.9 percent.
CLASS 7W had the best attendance in the academic year 2018/19 at our secondary school, with a combined total of 98.9 percent.
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STUDENTS are being rewarded for perfect attendance and punctuality with entry into a weekly prize draw. Pupils who attend every class on time have the chance to win £5 vouchers to spend at Westfield Shopping Centre. The student with the highest attendance and punctuality at our primary school will receive Stars of the Week certificates. Year 8 Petar (above), who received a £5 Westfield voucher, said: “I was so happy to be rewarded for coming to school every day. It was a real treat.”
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SPORT
Silver lining for our runners OUR Year 7 girls’ team bagged a silver medal after finishing a highly respectable second at the borough cross country championships. Among our runners, three of our students
secured a top 20 finish, including Masooma, who completed the race in 11th place. The school entered teams from Years 7, 8 and 9 at the event held across the borough in October.
Head of PE Ms Hadaway said: “Our girls in all year groups performed with grit and determination. Our Year 7 showed their mettle by finishing second overall.”
Courageous girls record first victory WEEKLY training sessions paid dividends for our Year 8 basketball girls, who tasted victory this term over Kelmscott School. The team played with courage, determination and perseverance to score
their first-ever win in the match held in October. Special praise goes to star player Noha, whose stunning performance on the court helped carry the team to victory.
OUR Years 7 and 8 Netball Club takes place every Monday after school.
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OUR nursery children showcase their handmade poppies at a Remembrance Parade at the school in November.
YEAR 7 pupils have been enjoying their Music lessons this term.