NIGHT VISION
Charlton Chase is a night navigation exercise that is incredibly hard work. We had four year 10 and four year 11 boys take part this year – both teams did exceptionally well and finished in good time for breakfast!
Mar 2010
Volume 141
Volume 141
St. Andrew's Newsletter
TRIP TO KENYA
This term’s visit to our partner
school in Mombasa Kenya took
place over half term. Matt
Griffin and Nouri Saoudi joined
Mr Straw and Mrs Sharpe and
everyone was involved in
teaching the students at the
school as well as working with
the staff to share ideas and good
practice.
Our relationship with
Victory School is now stronger
than ever and we hope to
continue this link in our lessons
here at St Andrew’s.
AUTHOR VISIT
We have invited Derek Landy author of the Skulduggery Pleasant series to come in and talk to students about his books on Monday 26 April. He will talk to year 8 students before lunch, answer questions and sign copies of his books during the lunch hour. There will also be copies of his books for sale.
CHRISTMAS PANTO
Students presented their own
version of a Christmas
pantomime over two evenings
entitled “There’s Bother in the
Forest”. Over sixty children
were involved and Ms Hague,
Head of Drama commented on
the hard work, enthusiasm and
dedication of the performers.
Ticket sales and a
raffle were held in aid of the
Haiti Appeal and over £900 was
raised. Ms Hague would like to
thank all of the teachers who
helped with such a memorable
event, especially the design and
technology teachers and Mrs
Giacomelli who made the
performance a visual delight!
SPORT RELIEF
Sport Relief is a huge national campaign which gives students the chance to get active while raising cash to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the world’s poorest countries. There will be various fund raising events during school finishing on Friday 26 March (Humanities Day) where there will be a whole day of sporting activities to participate in.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Jesse Kinshott-Acklan in 8MEK took part in an Ar t ‘Express Yourself ’ Competition where students were invited to portray their innermost feelings through art. Over 8,000 entries were received with a selection appearing in the School Artists’ Portfolio series including Jesse’s imaginative piece.
HOCKEY SUCCESS
In February our U14 team played a hockey fixture in extreme conditions. Despite the downpour they won convincingly with some amazing goals from Oliver Fenton, Ryan Churcher, Will Miles and Joseph Hughes. A mention must go to Jake Vaughan who stepped in at the last minute and made some great saves in the process. They beat Angmering 5-0.
SPONSORED WALK
Year 7 students Sam Ashby and James Bracey completed a sponsored walk last month to raise money for the Haiti Appeal and raised over £170 in bucket collections alone. In total the school raised over £1700. We have sent our donation via Christian Aid. Well done and thank you!
SPECIALIST STATUS NEWS: NEASDEN MANDIR TRIP
Forty five year 8 students visited the Neasden Hindu Temple and experienced the Arti Ceremony where candles and music are used to worship the statues of Gods. A tour guide explained to the boys about the temple and they had access to the “Understanding Hinduism” exhibition.
DISABILITY EQUALITY SCHEME
Each school has to have a Disability Equality Scheme and ours is due to be reviewed. If any parent would like to help carry out the review of our policy, particularly if they have any experience with disability, please contact Mr Dykes at school.
TEMP/PART TIME VACANCIES
Learning Support Assistant
30 hrs per week, term time only
Afternoon/Evening Cleaner
3 and a half hrs per day
Invigilators
To assist with exams throughout
the year.
Telephone the school for more
details 01903 820676
Would you like to see the previous edition of the newsletter? Click here
COMING SOON
Year 7–10 Interim Reports Issued
Tuesday 2 March
Gifted and Talented Reviews
Wednesday 3 March, 5–7pm
Maths Modular Exams
Monday 8 March, 8.30am
Some students in Year 11 and
Year 10 fast track students
EZ Club trip
Avenue Q
Tuesday 9 March, 4pm
Quiz with Fish and
Chips Night
Tuesday 9 March, 7pm
School Eucharist
Thursday 11 March, 9.15am
Parents are welcome to join us
for this service which will be
led by Reverend Gary Neal
from St Stephen’s Church and
supported by local clergy.
Additional Educational Needs
Review Day
Tuesday 16 March
Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 16 March, 5–8pm
The last one this school year.
D of E Trip
19—21 March
Humanities Day—Sport Relief
Friday 26 March
D of E Bronze Training
27 - 28 March
Last day of Term
Thursday 1 April
Lunch will be at 12.10pm
School will finish at 2.15pm
School Holiday
6 – 17 April
GCSE Drama Rehearsals
6 & 7 April
Teacher Training Day
Friday 23 April
Geography Field Trip
Friday 23 April – 4 days
GCSE MFL Speaking Tests
26 & 30 April
Individual dates and times will be
issued to students
Holy Communion
Tuesday 27 April
TERM DATES
Spring Term 2010
Mon 4 Jan – Thu 1 April
Half Term: 15 Feb – 19 Feb
Summer Term 2010
Mon 19 Apr – Fri 23 Jul
Half Term: 31 May – 4 Jun
Mon 3 May is a Bank Holiday
Autumn Term 2010
Thurs 2 Sept – Fri 17 Dec
Half Term: 25 Oct – 29 Oct
Wed 1 September is one of five
teacher training days.
Spring Term 2011
Tues 4 Jan – Fri 8 April
Half Term: 21 Feb – 25 Feb
Summer Term 2011
Tues 26 Apr – Fri 22 Jul
Half Term: 30 May – 3 Jun
Mon 2 May is a Bank Holiday
