STUDENTS CLEAN UP DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA ROBOTICS TEAM WIN UNDER 15’S FOOTBALL THE COMMUNITY BEST ROBOT DESIGN COUNTY CHAMPIONS!

Trentham Academy Express

Students pitch their idea at the Stoke on Trent Ceramic Challenge Finals

Trentham Academy students accompanied by Mr Riddle attended The Stoke-on-Trent Ceramic Challenge finals event at The Victoria Hall. Students competed against other local schools in three challenges looking to be crowned winners. Students were truly inspirational, showing unbelievable confidence and a tremendous growth mindset when pitching there ideas on stage to a panel of industry leaders. A big well done to all students involved. #ceramicfinals #ILG #inspirational #trenthamacademy

Page !1 Book Review … Aberdovey Residential

Last week Miss Onwuagha took 12 students to Aberdovey in Wales on a once in a Some books change the lifetime personal growth journey. This was a chance for students from all walks of world. Some books change life to come together and face challenges, learning how to overcome difficult, us. The best books do both. sometimes uncomfortable situations. They were definitely out of their comfort After reading ‘Wonder’ in zones without phones, social media or internet, however they embraced all parts class, Year 7 know that it of the journey taking everything in their stride and making Miss Onwuagha proud. does both.

But if they loved it, what should they read next? Here’s 2019 Dance Extravaganza an idea... On 18th March ten Year 9 and 10 GCSE Performing Arts students took part Book Review in the 2019 Dance Extravaganza at the Victoria Hall. The event included primary and secondary academies and colleges across Stoke-on-Trent. Mockingbird by Kathryn The theme for this year’s event was ‘passport to dance’ and Trentham Erskine Academy chose to perform a salsa dance, which is a popular form of dance originating from Cuba. Caitlin lives with Asperger’s The students’ performance was excellent and their hard work was evident. disorder, meaning her brain They all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were a credit to the understands the world in a academy. unique, more black-and- white way. Her older brother Devon used to help her Trentham Robotics Team win Best Robot Design! make We are very proud of our robotics team for their commitment and performance in the sense of Robotics Championship Finals held at Concord Conference Centre in Manchester. The the robotics team has been working hard to build and programme a robot that had to confusing perform autonomously (without being controlled by humans!) and a stage where the things in robot has been controlled using mobile phones connected to a controller. It was a tense her world, battle against 100 teams; we entered the final stage of the competition in 3rd position but he and made it to the semi finals in 6th place! Our teams went under close scrutiny by judges was killed who asked numerous questions about teamwork, in a school building and programming of the robot and shooting. Caitlin tries to difficulties faced throughout the build. figure out his death and her Pupils melted the judges hearts when they declared world as her father retreats “we started out as a team of pupils from all year into his sorrow. A book groups and we have become a family”. like Wonder, this novel A huge thank you to Andrew Haywood who has explores what it feels like to volunteered his time to support our pupils through be lost in a world where it the process of designing, building and seems like everyone else has programming the Robot. He has become part of the things figured out already. Robotics Family.

Page 2! SKI TRIP

During half term, 36 students and 6 staff travelled by coach to the Süd Tyrol in Northern Italy to ski in the Sexten area of the Dolomites. We skied every day in fabulous conditions and enjoyed other activities in the evenings including bowling, swimming, games night and a visit to a pizza restaurant. Students and staff had a fantastic time. Next year’s trip is already booked and students can collect letters from Mrs Shaw. Please read the student comments and watch the video on the website at https://www.trenthamacademy.co.uk/? p=1734.

“The ski trip wasn’t how I expected, it was better! I enjoyed every minute of it; the skiing was amazing and I especially enjoyed the company of my friends throughout making it far more enjoyable for me. My highlights of the ski trip would be the bowling and swimming nights as well as the snowball fight. Overall I had a blast and can’t wait to go next year. Thank you to all the teachers that made it possible!” (Year 10 boy).

“I enjoyed everything about the ski trip. I wasn't sure if I would like skiing but it was amazing and everyone there, teachers and students, made the trip special as well. It wasn't what I expected, but in a good way, due to how much I enjoyed it and the teachers helped us all and I am thankful for the work they put in to get us there. I've been wanting to go back since I got home and I miss it all - thanks to everyone” (Year 11 boy). Science Olympics

Mrs Marriot took 5 x Year 10 to compete against 7 other local Stoke schools at the Science Olympics event on Friday 25th Jan, held at Stoke 6th form- last year we came second and hoped to bring home gold this year!

They had to complete a total of 5 activities with included a variety of science themes including a separate Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths challenge. It was a really close call often flitting between first and second place, however the chemistry and maths challenge won it for them!

They each were given a small trophy to take home and a larger trophy for the school will be presented to our worthy winners- Jessica, Jessica, Evie, Megan and Fletcher during the year 10 assembly on 12th feb by the Assistant Director of STEM Alicia Stevens.

Page 3! Competition Time!

The Potteries Science Festival is into its third year, and as part of the celebrations of local science and engagement in STEM activities with students across the area, a number of competitions are open to enter for all ages. Trentham Academy students have previously won Science Photograph (Chloe Tams and James Maddock), Science Writer (Michael Ludford) and the team Engineering competition as part of the celebration evening (Jack Lloyd, Caleb Galloway and Reuben Hookey). We are hoping for similar calibre of entries to keep Trentham Academy students in the hunt for the awards again this year. Any entries should be sent electronically to [email protected].

Page !4 Rugby

The Under 13 rugby team are County Champions! Well done for an outstanding effort.

(Josh, Tobias, Isaac, Myles, Harry, Tom, Joe, Lewis, Rory, Iwan, Toby, Jake, Kai, Taylor, Alfie, Samson, Lewis, Matt & Josh.)

On their way to winning the County Cup the following results were achieved.

Pool Stages Basketball

Trentham 15 v 5 Trentham 20 v 0 Shire Oak Academy The under 15 Basketball team are City Trentham 15 v 0 Aldridge Academy Champions Cup Competition 2018-2019

Trentham 10 v 0 King Edward’s VI School (Henry, Trentham 20 v 0 Jaden, Trentham 15 v 0 Newcastle-under-Lyme School Trentham 25 v 0 Shire Oak Academy Tom, Trentham 5 v 5 Walton Academy Levente, Albert, Badminton Harry & Dan.)

The under 14 and under 16 badminton teams have had a successful year in the North League. The under 16 team are undefeated and won their league having beaten St. Joseph’s, Excel Academy, and . The under 14 team came second in their league narrowly losing to St. Joseph’s.

(Both teams are pictured above: Luke, Dan, Corey, Tom, Jaden, Sam, Sam and Adam).

Page !5 Netball

The under 13 netball team came second in the City Netball Tournament. The only team they lost to on the evening was St.Joseph’s College. An excellent team effort.

(Adele, Ella, Scarlett, Ava, Isabel, Isabel, Ella).

The Trentham Titans under 15 football team are Football having an exciting season. In the City Cup they have beaten St. Peter’s 10 - 2, and they have also beaten Excel Academy 4 – 2 in the County Cup.

The Under 15 football team are County Champions! A truly outstanding effort.

Trentham Academy 5 – 3 (Tom, James, Ben, Oliver, Lewis, Fletcher, On Tuesday 2nd April, the team had more County Husnain, Liam, Jerry, Sam, Eden, Dan, Danny) Cup success winning the final against John Taylor High School. The final held at Stafford Town Football Club started with Trentham taking a 3 – 0 lead (Lewis 1, Eden 2). John Taylor High School then pulled it back to 3 – 3 and had all the momentum. Then a thunderbolt goal from Tom and Eden completed his hat trick to make it 5 – 3. An amazing performance, and school team sport at its best. Well done to all the students on the evening and the fantastic support from family and friends! (Lewis, Oliver, Ben, Henry, Fletcher, Husnain, Liam, Mr. Ablewhite, Jerry, Eden, Danny, James, Sam, Tom & Dan).

Page !6 Under 16 Rugby Team

The under 16 rugby team were involved in an epic encounter against Blythe Bridge High School, coming from a 15 point deficit to beat them 34-32. A great game of rugby.

(Caleb, Jaden, Finn, Callum, Tom, Tom, Joe, Jack, Luke, Cameron, Michael, Josh, Hiran & Jerry).

Under 15 Rugby Team

The under 15 rugby team narrowly lost in the quarter finals of the County Cup to Newcastle-Under-Lyme School. The final score was 20 – 15. The team were unlucky to lose on the evening.

(Joe, Luke, Jaden, Lawrence, Henry, Finn, Tom, Hiran, Cameron, Josh, Isaac, Jerry, Taylor, Michael, Ben, Josh, Sam).

Year 7 Rugby Team

The year 7 team recently took part in the Staffordshire Schools County Tournament at Lichfield RUFC. They eventually came 3rd in the Plate Competition. Under 12 Futsal Teams

The Year 7 Futsal A and B teams did extremely well at the City competition. The B team finished 3rd in their pool. The A team however got to the final!

City of Stoke Cross Country Teams

The following students were selected for the Stoke Schools Cross Country Teams. They took part in the County Cross Country race at Penkridge. Dan – Intermediate Boys Team. Samson and Isaac – Middle Boys Team. Harvey, Max and Lewis – Junior Boys

Page !7 Students Clean up the Community!

A group of students have been litter picking to clean up the local area this week.

When asked for a comment one student replied:

“Upon hearing that the path behind our school was covered in litter, myself and five other students decided that we would help to clean up our community. On Thursday morning we went out to the path and soon returned very proud of ourselves with four whole bags of litter. We are planning to continue litter picking and helping to clean up the community we live in with even more helpful students!”

Student Success

A current year 12 student has successfully secured a prestigious placement at the renowned LIPA institute.

Good work Izzy!

Dan Burgess has secured an apprenticeship with M and M Group, one of the biggest bodyshop repair services in the country.

Abdul Khan is representing England in the under 18 international squash competition.

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