Ely College Newsletter July 2018
From the Principal This edition of the newsletter will be sent home on the 190th (final) school day of the academic year 2017/18. ‘Making every day count’ is a slightly tired cliché, but it has certainly been on my mind recently. A successful school is restless in its pursuit of experiences and progress, and I truly hope that parents and students feel that this year has been one of growth and opportunity. Once again, the Ely College wins huge array of recent activities covered in this newsletter should serve as a clear example of what we mean when we talk about ‘extending the boundaries of learning’. If you feel your child hasn’t taken ‘Secondary School of hold of enough of these opportunities, the summer is a good time to have that discussion about the Year 2018’ award seizing every opportunity for experience that life has to offer. We will certainly continue to promote that ambition for our students, framed by the PLEDGES system, in the next academic year. We’re absolutely thrilled to be Huge congratulations are due to Scott House as this year’s winners of the ‘Martin Bacon House Cup’. able to share the news that Ely Scott House have worked hard all year to maintain high standards, participate in everything going, and College has won the award of to raise funds for their chosen charity, the Arthur Rank Hospice. In truth, all the House teams have been wonderful this year, and I know the cup will be hotly contested again in 2018/19. ‘Secondary School of the Year 2018’ at the prestigious Being named ‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the Cambridge News Education Awards ceremony this Cambridge Evening News week has been a fantastic way to round off a very successful year. It is a lovely recognition of the Education Awards held at journey we have been on as a college over the last two years. This can be measured in many ways, Homerton College earlier this from record examination results to much simpler things such as the compliments we receive almost daily from people who visit the college. I’m grateful to all of the students, staff, parents and members week. of the community who have contributed to this success. Furthermore, Mr Craven and the As well as triumphs, there have been moments of great sadness this academic year. We were rocked Science team were also finalists by the loss of Mrs Corby, and she will be in our thoughts as we head into the summer break. As is always the case, many of our students and staff have faced difficult personal challenges and supported in the category of ‘Science one another through tough times. If we are to live out our aim of ‘valuing people’ we need to Project of the Year’ for the continue to place the care and nurture of one another at the top of our agenda. As I was reminded fantastic work they do running recently, there is no better strategy for raising achievement than care. the annual Science Festival.
We are looking forward to further site improvements over the summer. New toilets, windows and doors will be installed in the Littleport blocks (Art, Business and Music), as well as new fencing This is a wonderful recognition of designed to ease the flow of people around the site at busy times. Exam results will be published on our work as a college in recent 23rd August, and we are expecting some very positive outcomes once again. When the students years, and a lovely way to end th return on 4 September (day 1/190!), we will be sure to hit the ground running with that same the academic year on a high! restless optimism and high expectations. There is so much for us to look forward to as a college, and so many further improvements and projects for us to be excited about. In the meantime, I wish all of you a very happy, restful and safe summer holiday.
Richard Spencer – Principal
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Diary Dates
PLEDGES #5 20th July – last day of Summer term – We recently celebrated our final PLEDGES and Futures Day before the 3.00pm summer break, preparing students for future challenges and opening their rd eyes to their own potential to drive environmental and social change. 3 Sept – staff training day (school closed)
Year 8 and Year 9 both focused on their Environmental and Service 4th Sept – Start of Autumn Term PLEDGES, exploring the impact of single use plastics and the importance of 2018 at 8.30am recycling. Inspired by current political issues in the media, they made a start on an art installation using plastic waste, hoping to depict a shared 6th Sept – School photographer in unity expressed and inspired by the MP Jo Cox #MoreInCommon trend. Later in the day, they explored themes focusing on mental health and 18th Sept – Yr 7 meet the Tutor personal resilience. Students showed amazing empathy when they met evening. Yr 12/13 meet the Tutor with external speakers to discuss the homelessness crisis. evening
20th – 23rd Sept – Berlin trip Year 7 students were given the opportunity to travel to London to visit the
Neasden Hindu Temple and work towards their Diversity PLEDGES. 26th Sept – Theatre trip: An Inspector Calls Year 10 students focused on the ‘Futures’ aspect of the day, as they launched into their UCAS applications and planned for their July work 28th Sept – Yr 13 UCAS experience placements with a number of careers and safety workshops. apprenticeship fair They joined the rest of the students at the end of the day for some forward- planning as students brainstormed their Inter-House competitions and big 2nd Oct – Yr 11 Progression evening House events coming up at the end of the year. th 9 Oct – PLEDGES day #1
With students leading their own 11th Oct – staff training day (school learning and PLEDGE closed) achievements, it was clear some excellent ideas have been set in 11th Oct – Open Evening for Yr 6 motion, so watch this space for our House Charity Day 2018! 12th Oct – Open Morning for Yr 6
16th Oct – Theatre trip: Woman in Black.
16th Oct - Yr 11 parents’ evening
19th Oct – inter House competition: cross country run
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Term Dates 2019-20
ILAFS Archaeology Dig Autumn Term 2019 For three very hot days at the end of June, a group of students ventured to 3rd September 2019 to the village of Great Gidding to get their hands dirty as they completed a real 19th December 2019 archaeological investigation, in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Over the last 8 years, Ely College has been a Beacon School for Half Term the Independent Learning Archaeology Field School (ILAFS). This year we 21st October to invited Cromwell Community College along to join us, as well as our fellow 25th October 2019 CMAT school Stamford Welland Academy.
Keen to top up their tans, students were in high spirits as they excavated Spring Term 2020 their test pits over two hard days; showing amazing determination and an 7th January 2020 to eagerness to participate and understand. They collated their findings and 3rd April 2020 took part in a series of lectures and workshops at the university. Possibly in its last year, we have been honored to work closely with this exciting ‘Aim Half Term Higher’ programme, as it ties together different areas of learning; taking 17th February to real evidence and relating it to concepts as well as lateral thinking, 21st February 2020 teamwork and perseverance. All these skills are needed to learn independently at university. Summer Term 2020 Students are now working on their technical reports with the support of 20th April 2020 to Mrs Vella. Well done to everyone involved. 17th July 2020
Half Term 25th May to 29th May 2020
May Day Bank Holiday 4th May 2020
Staff Training Days
Monday 2nd September 2019
Thursday 10th October 2019 (provisional)
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Yr 11 Prom Sports Leaders What a wonderful prom! Year 11 students looked Well done to our 30 sports amazing in their dresses leaders who helped run the and suits, arrived in the Summer School Games last most fantastic way, month at St Ives One Leisure. dazzled us on the dance floor and were fabulous We had some really positive company on what was a comments from the organisers very special evening. 75% about our students throughout of the cohort attended the day. They helped run and plans are already rounders, cricket and the underway for next year’s Change4Life village for primary
event. and secondary school children.
We also took along our year 7 netball team. They participated in the Level 3 Netball competition, winning 2 games out of 4. We are really proud of them all and how well they represented college.
Yr 10 Work Experience
Our Yr 10 students took part in one week’s work experience from 2-6 July.
The students outdid themselves this year and performed outstandingly and were a credit to themselves and the college. The response from students and employers has been extremely positive. Students found that they were able to use the skills they already have and learnt some new ones along the way. Employers have commented on their willingness to learn and participate. Some employers have said they would not hesitate to employ the students in the future.
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During visits, members of staff were delighted and so proud of our students. Even a member of the Spanish Trip public found the time to email and Highlights! let us know how impressed she was with a student! So well done to all of them.
Nathania Hagan gained experience in our Drama dept and helped judge the recent ‘Lantern’s Got Talent’ show!
Spanish Trip
A key focus for learning a foreign language is to provide students with a life skill they can use forever. During our recent six-day trip to San Lorenzo del
Escorial (Madrid), we shared a hostel, meals and activities with 60 Spanish young people - this made students realise just how important it is to get to know a different culture, and provided the motivation for them to keep learning the language. High rope adventures, summer swimming pools, evening karaoke, a 5 km walk in the mountains, an escape room or Real
Madrid stadium tour were just some of the elements for the perfect experience, and the farewell tears proved us right!
We are already working on next year’s trip…
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Presentation Evening Thank you to parents and Ex-student Success students who attended and supported this fantastic annual We were delighted when ex-Ely event. To be able to celebrate College student, Megan Carnie, students’ successes and contacted us recently. It’s so achievements in the Cathedral lovely to hear how students is a fitting way to round off a flourish and want to share their busy year. success and achievements with
us. We are incredibly grateful to Cllr Mike Rouse, Cllr Richard Hobbs and Mr
Ray Haddow who attended and contributed to the evening. Thanks also Megan has just completed her goes to the families of Alf Pope and Eric Goodrich for their continued first year at university. She’s support and generosity. studying Music Business at BIMM Brighton and is currently managing two Brighton based bands (Badlaws and Isla North) Dorset Walk – The Malcolm Whales Foundation from her university. Both bands For the last 10 years we have proudly supported this event and charity. have just released debut singles Monies raised gives light relief to families affected by cancer and help them and will be releasing further to rebuild their lives, through holidays, granting of wishes and outdoor singles in July and September. activity weeks in collaboration with other local charities. Good luck Megan for the future. It was fantastic to see so many of our students participating this year. A wonderful opportunity for our students to meet new people and experience something truly inspirational as well as physically challenging.
As part of the walk, students teamed up with staff and students from other schools, and adults and families linked to the charity. They also had the opportunity to meet firsthand the people who have benefited from the fundraising they were part of.
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Swavesey Science Challenge 2018
On 10th July a team of six students from years 7 to 9 took Students tackled the famous part in the annual Swavesey Jurassic Coastal Path walking just Science Challenge. over forty miles in three days, starting at Weymouth and The challenge was well attended finishing at Knoll beach in with 24 different schools taking Studland. They battled against part over four days. The theme steep climbs and descents into this year was ‘The World Cup’ Durdle Door, Lulworth cove, and there were three practical Tyneham and Kingston villages, as challenges and a quiz to well as the heat. complete in two-hours. The activities included: electroplating Huge thanks to the staff involved in organising the trip, the students for of a copper medal, ‘dope’ testing their determined efforts on the walk and parents for showing exceptional and a very challenging maths support prior to, and during, the walk. based reaction time investigation. Aquafest Well done to team Ely College! This year our fantastic students, supported Our team performed well, by Mrs Vella, did a sterling job designing and constructing a ‘Jaws 2’ style coming first in the chemistry craft to participate in the annual Aquafest race. Students worked really challenge and joint second in the hard in Session 6 over a series of weeks. biology challenge. The students developed their team working So proud to report Ely College won the Rotary Club of Ely ‘most spectacular skills along with being resilient raft’ trophy. Huge thank you to the student racers and an Ely College enough to handle challenges that alumni who stepped in at the last minute to help! they were unfamiliar with.
They all enjoyed the experience and it was lovely to see how six students, who didn’t previously know each other, worked in such a supportive and professional way.
Congratulations to overall winners, Chesterton Community College.
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CMAT Outdoor News from the LRC Education Challenge Carnegie 2018 - Between March and June 2018, 32 members of the Reading Group took part in Carnegie Shadowing. Two weeks ago four year 9 students took part in the first Carnegie Shadowing is an annual national event run by The Chartered CMAT outdoor challenge at the Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals (CILIP). Ely College is a Burghley Estate, close to RAF registered Shadowing Group and students shadow the judging process Wittering. followed by professional librarians. This involved reading 8 shortlisted fiction books, writing reviews and considering plot, characterisation and Students took part in a number overall quality and other reading related activities. Students had their own of challenges that tested them area of the Shadowing website where they could post reviews and interact mentally and physically over the with authors by emailing questions and watching videos of authors course of the day. They were discussing their books. involved in building campfires, canoeing across a lake, On 18th June, 27 members of the Reading Group took part in a live link to orienteering and other camp London to watch the award ceremony, where the winning author was craft skills. They were an announced. absolute credit to the college, despite coming third and are Ely College students held their own determined to come back secret ballot to select their winner. stronger next year when we The national Carnegie Shadowing hope to take more teams with winner 2018 was ‘Where the world us. ends’ by Geraldine McCaughrean. Ely College Reading Group selected: The students commented on ‘Beyond the bright sea’ by Lauren Wolk. “how they had never taken part in something like this before” Students taking part said they enjoyed the challenge of reading books they and how much fun it was. would not have read otherwise. Others said they enjoyed discussing and debating their favourite books with their friends. All students who took Our team included; Heather part received an official Carnegie Shadowing certificate and the event was Fleming S-EWA, Ella Simper S- celebrated with a literary quiz and a buffet lunch. CSM, Lucas Gibbs E- DBA and Henry Olley F-TBA. On 28th June 8 members of the Manga Club, who meet weekly in the LRC, attended the Stan Lee Excelsior Graphic Novel Award activity day in the LRC at Swavesey.
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This annual event was hosted by Librarian Emma Davies who arranged an exciting morning of activities based around the 8 shortlisted books. Ely College Chaplaincy The award winning Niche Comics bookshop team gave a very interesting talk about graphic novels and manga. They also provided free resources for New to Ely College for the students and discounted books. Students from Swavesey Village College coming academic year is a multi- and Comberton Village College also took part in this event. faith chaplaincy service.
Students were then put in mixed groups for a quiz based on the 8 books This will provide an open and they had read, with the winners sharing a box of chocolates. friendly space in the college for students to come and chat, The winner of the competition to design a manga front cover was unwind, and explore the big announced. Meagan Allen from Year 9 came second and received some topics on their minds. very well deserved praise from the Niche Comics team. It is led by the churches of Ely Finally, the winner of the Excelsior Award was announced. 1st place went to and open to everyone. People of ‘Batman: The war of jokes & riddles’. Students agreed this was a worthy any faith or none are equally winner. We are already looking forward to next year’s event. welcome to drop in during lunch times to the new chaplaincy room on the ground floor of the Needhams block.
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Technology Success Sewing Daze Four students went to London Workshop on 25th June to receive their
Starpack awards for their The sewing Bees were lucky ‘asthma challenge’ ideas which enough to have Louise Drake were shortlists from many from Sewing Daze in Witchford entries across the UK. In total to join them for their Session 6 to Ely College achieved four demonstrate how to make a Bronze awards and one Silver textile product. award.
As part of the award ceremony the students went to the Institute of Material, Minerals and Mining, ate a lovely lunch, received their awards as well as having a trip on an old route master red bus to the London Eye. Great day for all the hard work the students put in.
Maths Round Up Students from years 7 to 11 have been busy this year participating in many different Maths challenges. There have been great successes in both individual and team challenges. In the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge The photograph shows the for years 9, 10 and 11, five students achieved a Gold award, 25 students students with the products they achieved a silver award and 24 students achieved a bronze award. In the made in just one hour. All UKMT Junior Maths Challenge for year 7 and 8, four students achieved a worked exceptionally well. gold award, nine students achieved a silver award and 20 students achieved a bronze award. These challenges comprised 25 multiple choice questions Louise will work with us again that the students have an hour to complete with no calculator or measuring next academic year and we will equipment. These two challenges can lead to a follow up challenge where be visiting her shop to stock up the highest scorers nationally are invited to take part. This year we had five on some of her lovely fabrics for students who qualified for these invitational challenges, which means that future projects. they are amongst the best mathematicians in the country in their age group!
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This year, we also entered three teams of four students into the FSMP year 10 Maths Feast - a record number of entries for us. We travelled to the Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough on a very snowy day in February Staffing Updates and our teams did brilliantly, claiming two of the top three places. They were also identified for teamwork awards as well as winning individual As the end of year approaches, we rounds. say a very fond farewell and good
luck to the following staff who are Finally, two of our year 8 and year 9 leaving Ely College: students spent the day at Cambridge
University’s Centre for Mathematical - Eileen Mullin studies to take part in the UKMT - Julia McLellan team maths challenge. This - Graham Whiteman challenge is highly competitive and - Iain Mann we spent a few weeks before the - Jen O’Reilly-Turner event doing some ‘brain training’, not - Christian Cunningham only as a way of picking our team, - Sue Eccles but also giving more students the - Jayne Freear chance of experiencing the - Cindy Berry enrichment available. Just under 40 teams from all around Cambridge took - Jo Bonnett part in the challenge that comprises of a group round, a cross number round, a shuttle round and finally a relay round. Winners of this heat would We also extend a warm welcome qualify for the Grand Final in London where the winners of the heats all to the following new members around the country battle it out to be crowned champions. Our students staff who will join Ely College in were amazing and came a very impressive third, our best ever result! September 2018:
The picture shows just a fraction of the students with their certificates. Christine Scott – Science Teacher Pauline Sansom-Roberts – PE Teacher Ely College Christmas Craft Fair Tim Vinall – Subject Leader Music Daniel Igunbor – German Teacher Save the date! Thursday 29th November 2018 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm – Helen Goldsbrough – English Teacher Ely College main hall. Further details will follow, but for now please pencil Toby Clarke – Maths Teacher this date in and come along to support us. Ali Hammond – Science Teacher
Ben Smith – Media Teacher If you are interested in booking a craft/food stall then please email us at [email protected]
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Children In Distress All proceeds from this evening will be directed back into college and split Charity equally between our Drama and PE departments to further enhance learning opportunity for our students. In collaboration with ‘Children In Distress’, supporters worked with Ely College to help ship two transit loads of donated clothing to teenagers in orphanages, children’s placement centres and the poorest families in Romania.
Your generous donations of old Ely College school uniforms were sorted, boxed and shipped out. These will be ideal for the poorest hard-pressed families seeking VEX Robot Competition outfits for the return to school VEXEastCambs, an initiative setup by The Innomech later in the Autumn. Group to ‘inspire and empower’ young students in the area of robotics engineering, held its first ‘Intra Our twenty or so boxes joined a schools VEX robotics competition’ recently here at further 150 plus boxes stuffed with Ely College. donations, which were shipped in the first week in July and have Teams from Witchford Village College, Soham already arrived into the donations Village College and Ely College, all competed at the warehouse ready for distribution. half day event. Thank you for your support and to everyone involved in this charity. Teams pitted their skills during a series of events -
Bad Neighbours (lifting), Complete Rubbish (sorting and placing) and Manhattan (cube stacking), with trophies for each event. Students were really engaged with the challenges and troubleshooting the problems they faced. It was impressive to see the level of dedication students and staff put in over the last few months to design, build, programme and test their robots in readiness for the competition.
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Sport Extra Curricular Offer – Autumn 2018
Half Term 1
Boys Staff Time Girls Staff Monday Year 7 Rugby JCO PM Year 7 Netball All Female Staff Year 8 Rugby WBR Year 8 Netball Year 9 Rugby JCO Year 9 Netball Year 10 Rugby WBR Year 10 Netball
Fitness Suite BCR PM Fitness Suite BCR
Tuesday Basketball WBR Lunch Basketball WBR *GCSE compulsory * GCSE compulsory
Wednesday Fixtures PM Fixtures
Fitness Suite PSA Lunch Fitness Suite PSA
Thursday Badminton WBR Lunch Badminton WBR *GCSE compulsory *GCSE compulsory
PM Neon Club
Friday Table Tennis JCO Lunch Table Tennis JCO *GCSE compulsory *GCSE compulsory
Fitness Suite SPA Lunch Fitness Suite SPA
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Parental Points of Contact: Ely College, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH. Tel: 01353 667763. Email: [email protected]
To report a student absence – Absence Line: 01353 667763
First contact - For a practical day to day or urgent response to questions about attendance, uniform, rewards and sanctions, or other logistical aspects of school life, please contact the House Student Support Assistant.
For a matter relating to a specific subject (for example queries over homework or progress), please contact the class teacher in the first instance.
For a matter relating to the well-being, general progress or behaviour of your child, please contact the tutor in the first instance.
Second contact - Should you have concerns about the progress your child is making in a subject that you don’t feel can be addressed by the class teacher, please contact the subject or curriculum leader.
Should you be concerned about the tutoring or wider progress being made by your child, or you wish to discuss their well-being, safety or potential bullying, please contact the senior tutor for your child’s house.
Third contact - Should you feel that your concerns or queries have not been addressed adequately, please contact the relevant Assistant Principal or senior leader for either your child’s house or the subject/area concerned.
Etheldreda House - House Office call: 01353 652873 - House email: [email protected]
Student Support Assistant – Jean Winters Subject Leader Art – Lisa Edwards Senior Tutor – Gemma Bays Curriculum Leader Technology – Victoria Collin Assistant Principal – Sarah Goodey Subject Leader ICT – Toyin Adegoke Curriculum Leader PE – Jason Coe
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Turing House - House Office call: 01353 652876 - House Email: [email protected]
Student Support Assistant – Louise Youtzy Curriculum Leader English – Emma Bentley Senior Tutor – Sheila Branch Assistant Curriculum Leader English – Nikisha Burke Assistant Principal – Samantha Haworth Curriculum Leader Maths – Max Grezio Achievement Leader Maths – Sarah Denney
Franklin House - House Office call: 01353 652874 - House Email: [email protected]
Student Support Assistant – Caroline Price Curriculum Leader Science – Sam Craven Senior Tutor – Lynn Anderson Curriculum Leader Languages – Nicole Ross Assistant Principal – Sally Kay
Scott House - House Office call: 01353 652875 - House Email: [email protected]
Student Support Assistant – Nikki Pritchett Senior Tutor – Jamie Waters Assistant Principal – KJ Norton-Berry Subject Leader History – Robert Hancock Subject Leader Drama – Catherine Seymour Subject Leader Geography – Emily Hill Subject Leader Music – Iain Mann Subject Leader Media – Ella Watkins Subject Leader RE – Bethea Thompson Subject Leader Business – Jenny Coggins
Special Educational Needs - SENCO – Eileen Mullin Assistant Principal – Sally Kay
Vice Principal – Lee Mawby Vice Principal – Jay Brown
Sixth Form - Sixth Form call: 01353 652877 - Sixth Form Email: [email protected] Sixth Form Achievement Lead – Stuart Patman Assistant Principal – Adam Steels
Year 11 Achievement - Year 11 Achievement Lead – Rachael Mustill Extra-Curricular - Head of Extended Learning – Andrew Fisher
Principal - Principal’s PA (Bev Saddington) call: 01353 652815 - Principal’s PA Email: [email protected]
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News and achievements from Etheldreda House
The end of the year is upon us and I am proud to look back over the last year and the achievements our students have made. There have been more achievements this term to celebrate.
A number of our Etheldreda students have competed in the junior maths challenge this term achieving either bronze, silver or gold. Tymek Nieodniczansk and Erin Vanhoutte have qualified for an extra challenge, extremely well done to all involved and keep up the hard work!
I want to briefly tell you about one of our students, Eloise Holgate (year 7), who I feel lives up to the Etheldreda ethos of ‘being the best version of yourself, to always try hard and to have a positive attitude’.
Last year, Eloise auditioned for full-time ballet schools for a place in year 7 and was unsuccessful (missing out by the skin of her teeth!), instead of giving up she decided that she had to work harder, to get better so she could go and live her dream. Not only does she dance every night, but she gets up early every morning to do core conditioning and strengthening work.
In September, her ballet teacher suggested she also did the lessons of the grade above, so she was doing more ballet and hopefully increase the rate of improvement. So she began studying both syllabus simultaneously. In January, she took her grade 4 ballet exam and in February she did the grade 5 (alongside students in years 9 and 10). Not only did she get distinctions in both exams she achieved the highest scores in both classes.
In April, she successfully auditioned for an associate programme, which delivers intensive vocational training every other weekend out of Rambert’s studios in Twickenham, London. So she’ll be doing 7+ hours on Sunday’s next year on top of the 15 hours a week she currently does.
As if this wasn’t enough, she has successfully auditioned for a space in The National Youth Ballet 2018 season. This is a 10 day, residential summer programme, cumulating in performances in both Birmingham and Sadlers Wells, London. We wish Eloise every success this summer and in her future development in ballet.
NEW HOUSE LEADERS A huge congratulations to Abbie Staines and Wesley Jordan who have been successful in being chosen to be the new Etheldreda house leaders for September 2018-July 2019. They delivered an excellent speech at the presentation awards held at Ely Cathedral on Thursday 5th July about their experiences within the house over the last year.
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Attending the presentation evening myself I was one very proud senior tutor hearing so many Etheldreda students being called to receive awards in a variety of subjects. A massive well done to all.
Alex Brewis - Art, English, French Katelyn Cross - English Lucas Gibbs - Excellence in College Sport Nola Guy - Geography Christopher Atkinson - Excellence in College Sport Louie Harrison - Design Technology Eloise Holgate - Excellence in College Sport and Eric Thomas Harvey - Engineering Goodrich Award for Contribution to the House Kelly Howard - Hair & Beauty James Marsh - Excellence in College Sport Kelly Karam - English Aren Clark - Alf Pope Awards for Business Subjects James Marsh - Geography, PE Jacob Bell - Eric Goodrich Award for Contribution to Kieran Meacham - PE Games the House Megan Murfitt - Art, Health & Social Care, RE Callam Wilbrow - Engineering William Novick - ICT Phoebe Wind - Health & Social Care Shawn Silk - Drama Holly Tuck - Preparation for Working Life Halle Simmonds - Spanish
Megan Smith - Photography
Jess Staines - PE
Abbie Staines - Geography, Spanish, Exceptional
Contribution to College Sport
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In addition, I took a number of student volunteers to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough School Games Summer Festival where they led a range of activities including, rounders, cricket and Change4Life. Some of this was working with primary school children, as well as umpiring competitive games between qualifiers for rounders. The students were fantastic, showing great enthusiasm and leadership skills making a positive contribution to the overall running of the games.
Etheldreda students involved were: Maisie Grey Makenzie Hanslip Phoebe Wind Ellie Watson Ellouisa Bennet Kieran Meacham Jordan Blunt Lucas Gibbs Edward Suswain Jack Winters Abbie Staines Jess Staines Emily McLeish Livy Wilber
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support over this academic year, it is so critical that we all work together as a team to ensure that each student is able to fulfil their potential. From all of us in Etheldreda house, we wish you all a lovely summer break and look forward to welcoming you back in September.
Mrs S Goodey Miss G Bays Mrs J Winter Assistant Principal – Etheldreda Senior Tutor – Etheldreda Student Support Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome to the Franklin House Page
Looking back over the past academic year, I am again struck by how much Franklin have given me to be happy about and how far our students have come - though perhaps a few have added to the growing collection of grey hairs! Presentation evening was a joy to attend and I have pleasure in including the list of the Franklin students who received an award below:
Ellie B, Harry B, Jodie B, Katherine C, Zak D, Ella D, Nathaniel H, Haydon H, Charlotte J, Naomi K, Jonathan K, Sam L, Emma L, Hannah M, Megan M, Callum N, Anna O, Henry O, Jessie P, Lauren R, Jacob S, Hanna S, Anna S, Charlie T, Stevie T, Hayley W, Daniele Z, Katelyn W, Sharif Z.
Huge congratulations to you all, it is no mean feat to make it to Presentation Evening. You should feel very proud of yourselves.
However, I want all Franklin students and parents to know that whether or not your name is on that list, I am proud of you all. Everyone has made progress in one way or another this year and that makes me very proud to be your Senior Tutor. Looking through progress reports, thinking back to meetings with parents and 1-1 chats we’ve had – you are a fantastic bunch of students and parents. I’m glad to work with you all.
It feels that if I blink it is transition time again. We had a lovely two days getting to know our new recruits, they all made lovely first impressions. In the list below we have a wonderful variety of personalities. We have students who are sporty, funny, excellent writers, determined, polite, charming, creative, focused and hardworking individuals. These aren’t my words; they are the words of the Year 6 teachers that Mrs Haworth met. We look forward to getting to know you all in September, welcome to you all…
Asya, Alana, Ashley, Violet, Hollie, Oliver, Lily, Rose, Tom, Joseph, Izzy, Morgan, Evie, Reese, Leo, Felix, Alex, Ewan, Charlie, Samuel, Lexi, Robin, Oliver, Katie, Samuel, Mia, Izzy, Freya, Jacob, India, Lauren, Jasper, Rose M, Claire, Tom N, Willem, Filip, Eliza, Charlie R, Teddy, Daniel, Michael, Dylan, Zach, Ted, Ryan, Lily, Joshua, Jake, Bethan, Angelina-Rain
With Sports Day cancelled the question of who will win the House cup hangs in the air even more than it did a week ago. I don’t know who will win, but I certainly feel like a winner looking back over everything we have achieved: from raising money at charities day to having the most PLEDGE points for Participation and Excellence across all the houses. House Cup or not, Franklin will always be the winning house for me! Wishing you all a wonderful Summer.
Mrs S Kay Ms L Anderson Mrs C Price Assistant Principal – Franklin Senior Tutor – Franklin Student Support Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome to the Scott House Page
Has it really been a year? Doesn’t time fly when you are doing so much! There are simply too many things to mention but a sample of the wonderful things we have achieved is below. My highlight, though, was welcoming the year 6 students to college during transition week. A big ‘thank you’ to all the staff and students for making them feel so welcome.
Dorset Walk – I’d like to make a special mention to all of our students who went on the Dorset Walk, raising money and awareness for Bowel Cancer Research. What an amazing event, organized brilliantly by the staff. I am a little sore and sunburnt myself but I loved every minute of it (well not every minute…). The students who took part across the college were incredible. Scott House staff attending included myself, Catherine Seymour and Nikki Pritchett. I’d also like to thank the Principal, Richard Spencer, who recognizes the value and impact of events like this and sees the huge benefits they bring to our college. Without that support it simply won’t take place or be in any way as impactful as it has been.
CMAT Outdoor Challenge - The inaugural CMAT Outdoor Challenge involved 3 members of the Scott House team. Heather Fleming (S-EWA), Ella Simper (S-CSM), Lucas Gibbs, Henry Olley and Mr Waters (Senior Tutor) who organized the event. It was a fantastic event that we are looking to expand going forward next year to incorporate more teams and involve other Houses. Our students were an absolute credit to the college and their efforts throughout were immense. The students were involved in an array of camp craft activities, canoeing, orienteering and cooking in the outdoors. Ely finished in 3rd place and we will be hoping to do even better next year.
Arthur Rank Hospice visit – Monday 9th July From Left – Jessica Gillett-Woodley (S-KAG), Nikki Pritchett (SSA Scott House), Caitlin McCrone (S-JCG), Heather Fleming (S-EWA), Ella Simper (S-CSM), Lennon Wrighton (S-KAG), Neve Moll (S-IBU), Alfie Bennett (S-EWA), Mr J Waters (Senior Tutor – Scott House)
Students from Scott House visited the Arthur Rank Hospice to donate the money we raised from our charities day. Thanks goes to Bec Beattie, Community Fundraiser for Arthur Rank, who gave us a tour of the Hospice. Students were able to understand the importance of the Hospice and how our money will go to helping the families of those suffering from a terminal illness. It was a really powerful visit and one which will be remembered. Here is a link to the full report on the Arthur Rank Hospice website: http://www.arhc.org.uk/news-item.asp?$=1300&o
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Best of Luck to all our Year 11’s - A special message from Scott House to all of our Year 11’s who have finished their GCSE exams. For so many of you, the hard work of the past few weeks will surely pay off. I would also like to thank the staff who have given up time during the holidays and weekends to run revision sessions for Year 11.
Scott House – PLEDGE awards - A number of students in Scott House have completed their awards at Bronze and Silver Pledge Awards.
Everyone in Scott House is incredibly proud of their achievements.
To those students in Year 10 from Scott House who took part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Our next trip is in September and students will be close to completing the award.
Melody Burton (Year 7) was one of nine skaters representing Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club at the Retroskate Rookie Gala in Great Yarmouth on 8th July, skating in both solo and duo events Stuart Buzer S-ZCH achieving a Gold Award for UK Mathematical Trust Adam Brumby S-ZCH for continued excellence at Cambridge United Academy Lewis Simper S-ENO for being selected for Cambridge United Oscar Barter S-BTH for organizing and taking part in a 100mile bike ride for St John Ambulance Charlotte Nash S-BTH “I would just like to tell you that I have been given a place at Cambridge United Women's FC, where we will be playing against teams such as Tottenham and West Ham. We have to train 3 days a week for 2 hours, this includes training in the gym and on the pitch; friendlies against other teams, match and pitch analysis and nutrition and body conditioning advice. I am very proud and excited about playing for CUWFC, however, I will never stop working hard until I reach England but even then, I will fight to be the best women's player in the world.”
Please do inform your child’s Tutor if your son/daughter has done something that deserves to be mentioned.
Message to staff - We have some goodbyes to staff this summer. I would like to thank them personally for all their hard work and dedication over the course of the year and their time at the college. They have worked incredibly hard as tutors to ensure that each student is at the center of everything they do.
Iain Mann – We all wish you well in your new role in Scotland. I hope it is another memorable chapter in your adventure. All the best! Jennifer Coggins – Not disappearing totally but you will be missed in Scott House. Best of luck in 6th form, it won’t be the same. Thank you for all your efforts!
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Ella Watkins – Congratulations for the impending arrival of baby! We will miss you lots and lots when you are not here. Such a fabulous tutor, I know S-EWA will be very sad come September when you are not there.
I would also like to mention Debbie Olaifa, who covers for S-ZCH. She has been a fantastic addition to the team.
Scott House staff have been amazing at organizing and running events in the college and those people also deserve a mention. Rob Hancock organizing another memorable Battlefields trip, so important to our understanding of the sacrifice made by so many for our freedoms. Emily Hill and Ian Burke for another successful Geography trip to Italy, an amazing experience for all those students as well as the Year 10 trips to Hunstanton. Catherine Seymour and Kolade Agboke for their running of the Shakespeare schools festival as well. Also, a big thankyou to Bethea Thompson for taking students on a wonderful trip to The Neasden Temple, an example of how we can show the importance of understanding other cultures and traditions.
A special mention goes to Nikki Pritchett for her continued hard work as the House SSA on top of the amazing work she has done organising work experience for year 10 students. It was such an incredible experience for the students and I would like to thank all those staff who went to visit their students on placement.
Have a wonderful Summer!
Jamie Waters – Senior Tutor, Scott House
Dr KJ Norton-Berry Mr J Waters Ms N Pritchett Assistant Principal – Scott House Senior Tutor - Scott House Student Support Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome to the Turing House Page
Although a cliché, it really is hard to believe that the academic year ends this week. In assembly last week, we listened to ‘Circle of Life’ and reflected that there is a big change for every student at the end of an academic year and the start of another.
Most obviously that change came for year 11 as they wrapped up exams and then enjoyed their prom which saw them arrive in splendid style and glorious sunshine. There were many fine cars and some rather unusual modes of transport too. It was interesting that the more unusual ones mirrored the students’ interests outside of college.
All year 11 students should be able to have a relaxing summer. They will be streaming in on 23rd August to collect their results and get advice about the implications for their college choices if they need it. We wish them all well.
The other obvious change is going to be for the year 6 students coming up. We had a great 2-day induction programme for them which included time in their (vertical) tutor groups. As always, Turing students rose to the occasion by making them extremely welcome and earning themselves some Pledge Points in the process! Every year students say that their biggest worry is that they will get lost; we haven’t lost one yet! On another evening parents came to meet staff and attend a presentation whilst year 6 and 7 students attended a disco. Much fun was had and, to their credit, not one piece of litter was left on the floor. We love tidy students!
With those two big changes, it would be easy to minimise the change for the other years but, actually, it is a big change for all years. Year 8s have chosen their paths for next year and become Key Stage 4 students. In English and maths they will be set for the first time and may meet up with new students and new teachers. Very exciting and, for some, a little nerve wracking. We are mindful of this and will be supporting.
Year 9s always begin to realise how near to GCSEs they are when they reach year 10 - the work is so focused and they have mock exams in an exam environment. It is a time when they can show maturity within their form groups and around the college by showing exemplar behaviour. It feels very much like a change of gear.
Year 10s who are becoming Year 11 have no idea of how quickly the year will pass. It isn’t that they are not told frequently – it is too hard for them to believe! Lots of opportunities will be coming their way in the form of Session 6 groups which will include subject support and support and guidance also from Mrs Rachael Mustill. Year 11 students remain members of their Houses but have additional support to help them along the pathway to examinations, college choices and career options.
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As we move on, we have selected two House Representatives who are Lucy Samalionis and Nathan Simpson. Happily, it didn’t take too much persuasion because it was widely recognized that the two of them have real leadership potential. Anyone who heard their presentations in the Cathedral on Presentation Evening will already know them to be brilliant ambassadors for Turing. They, and other Turing students were also outstanding guides on the Year 6 Induction. If you ring the House phone when there is no-one in the office, you’ll hear their dulcet tones!
Early in the new term students will select Form Representatives; it is vital to have an active student council so that students have a genuine ‘voice’ in the college. Please encourage!
Everyone here in Turing would like to thank you for all the support you show the college and wish you a great summer.
Mrs S Haworth Ms S Branch Ms L Youtzy Assistant Principal – Turing Senior Tutor – Turing Student Support Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome to the Year 11 Matters Newsletter July 2018
Prom was amazing and incredibly well supported. Thank you to everyone involved.
Just a reminder that Results Day is on Thursday 23rd August. College will be open 09:30 – 12:00 for students to collect their results. If your child is unable to pick up his/her results, they can nominate someone to do this for them. This person should have a signed letter from your child confirming this arrangement. Envelopes not collected will be posted home. Staff will be on hand to congratulate and support students.
Thanks to all students who donated both uniform and books that they no longer require. These will make a huge difference to students who will benefit from these in the coming months. If there are still uniform and books out there that are no longer needed by students, they can be dropped off at the reception or brought in on results day.
Finally, please remember that there will be a GCSE Certificate Presentation Evening on 6th December. It is a lovely evening recognising the successes of all students and I look forward to seeing many students and parents at the event.
I wish all students well as they move on from Year 11 to the exciting stages that follow. Should any of them need any further post-16 advice or references writing, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am very interested in the good things that so many of the year group will go on to do.
Rachael Mustill
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Welcome to the Bishop Laney Sixth Form Pages
As the term draws to a close, we are grateful for the time to reflect on what has been an excellent year for Bishop Laney Sixth Form. Our year 12 transition Attendance reminder! students look forward to receiving their GCSE results in English and Maths next Any Bishop Laney 6th form month, and our departing Year 13s await their results to take them to the next student who is off ill, must stage. For many, this will be a continuation of their education, either to contact the Bishop Laney University or into high-quality apprenticeships, and we wish them all the best team on the morning of whilst we await the outcomes. It is also the time when Norwich football their absence. students start to enter their pre-season training and the year 11 coming Tel: 01353 652818 through are in college working with the coaches and boys. Email: [email protected] Looking Forward We continue to receive interest in our study programmes for 2018 from students throughout East Cambridgeshire. This continued interest combines with an initial rise in applications to give us an increase of approximately 70% on applications at the same time last year. Our programmes for next year are taking shape and promise an array of opportunities combined with high-quality subject provision; work experience, business mentoring, PLEDGES+ days, mental health and wellbeing training, and the opportunities to stand for election as ‘Course Reps’, and later in the year, Student Council. All of which contribute to the enriching experience which we are proud to offer.
6th Form Away Day We held our first student-led away day at the end of June. This provided an opportunity for students from both year groups to celebrate their achievements and have a great time in the enjoyable surroundings of Alton Towers. Planned by a group of business studies students as part of their Event Management unit, the day was a great success with students, even at this stage of the year, forming new friendships and creating new memories as they go their separate ways over the summer and beyond. It’s an event we will be keen to repeat and expand on in the years to come, so watch this space for details of next year’s away day…
Pledges+ Mock Interview Day The June Pledges Day saw Bishop Laney students in year 12, continuing into year 13, working with a range of business personnel from the local area to develop some of their application and interview skills. What a fantastic opportunity for the students to benefit from the expertise of business men and women from the local area. Prior to the day students had to complete their CV. Students took part in two mock interviews,
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and gained feedback on their CV and interviews from the two business personnel they worked with. The feedback from the students and volunteers was overwhelming. A huge thanks goes to the Cathedral for their support in organising and running the day.
Peterborough Skills Show This half term has been incredibly busy. Following the mock interview day, students visited the Peterborough Careers Fair where they could meet and discuss careers with over 150 businesses, across all sectors. The day saw over 6,000 students visit Peterborough Arena to glean information on application processes, University courses and apprenticeships.
Wishing you all a lovely summer break.
The Bishop Laney Team can be contacted
via email to [email protected] or via The Bishop Laney Team: the telephone on 01353 652818. Mr Adam Steels – Assistant Principal If no one is available, your call will be taken Mr Stuart Patman – Progress and Achievement Leader by Ely College’s Main Reception. Mrs Belinda Lennon – Post 16 Administrator
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