Crown Life December 2019

Dear Parents/Carers and Guardians Christmas Cabaret Wow! FABULOUS! As we come to the end of term 1, 2019 I reflect on what has been a hugely successful term. The introduction It was standing room only at the Christmas Cabaret in the of a new, and more robust, behaviour main hall with the audience clapping and cheering as the acts policy has had a profound effect on the (involving over 100 students) performed across three stages. orderly nature of our environment. Each Slickly hosted, every single performer shone under the spotlight school has a feel of calm and orderly of success. engagement, pupils are in class, learning, Thank you to all the performers you were all absolutely and teachers can now teach highly amazing. effective lessons. This raise of expectations has come at a cost with some pupils not Congratulations and ‘thank you’ to Ms French, Ms Doyle and the managing to moderate their behaviour sufficiently to remain at whole music team for an unforgettable evening. SCWA. We have also had a strong focus on pedagogical practice with CPD training on Retrieval Practice, Direct Instruction, the Effective Sequence of Learning, Questioning, Modelling and Assessment all with a view of improving the learning experience of our pupils. This research based, evidence informed practice also concentrates on a pupil’s ability to remember or retain information. A critical skill when one is trying to remember five hours of academic content each day. This term has also been witness to some fantastic events. With the support of the Stationers’ Company, SCWA hosted a business engagement event where a number of industry experts offered pupils an opportunity to talk about their experiences and routes into their professions. We have hosted mentoring events where Sixth Form students got the chance to link with a business mentor who will support them through the later stages of their educational career and, hopefully, into the next stage of their lives. Successes, this term, also include the SCWA swimming team as we competed in the inaugural LAT swimming gala. SCWA were victorious in the girls event overcoming challenges from all other LAT academies. Our boys performed extremely well, however, a depleted year 11 squad meant that we dropped two places to come third overall. We ended the term with the showstopper that was ‘Christmas Cabaret’. The efforts displayed by staff and students to make the evening such a success was amazing. A, truly, inspiring way to end a very successful term. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents and stakeholders for their ongoing and continued support for the work undertaken at SCWA. Have a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Wayne Barnett, Principal

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MET Present Appeal Day by day, Ms Gullan’s office filled with wonderful gifts to the point The Christmas 2019 Gift Appeal was kicked off this year with a that we were not able to enter the office! Our academy’s police officer phenomenal assembly by Ms Loughlin introducing the aims of this then collected the gifts and took them to the Local Police Team who charity event to all students. Students were reminded that there are will be visiting families going through hardship this Christmas and children living in our community who are less fortunate than us and delivering the gifts the wonderful and caring students from Stationers’ who, for personal reasons such as fleeing from domestic violence, Crown Woods Academy donated. We take this opportunity to thank living in temporary accommodation or suffering from long term you all for your kindness and making Christmas magical for those who illness would not have a good Christmas this year. Students and form are less fortunate. tutors in the Academy all rallied together to bring in their donations to purchase gifts for children up to the age of 16. Our students’ families Yessica Gullan and teachers also got involved in the Christmas spirit and brought in Deputy Head of Ashdown School presents.. Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy Module 1 Round Up The Academy has been a buzz with activity since September and here Sporting Success are just a few of the amazing events that have taken place this Greenwich Cross Country Championships Module. SCWA Dance Leaders working with Primary Schools Greenwich Young People’s Council Girls under 12 won 4-2 against Eltham Hill School Well done to Joe Year 13 and Evie Year 7 for being elected to the GYPC. Boys under 12 won 3 - 1 against Westminster City School Boys under 15 drew 4-4 against St Aloysius school but lost on penalties 4-2 Year 8 Netball Team success Swimming Success at the LAT Gala Odd Socks Day #ANTIBULLYINGWEEK Staff and students stood up for being different and have a voice against bullying by holding an Odd Socks Day.

We Remembered Students and staff were joined on the 11/11 by the Stationers’ Skills Day Livery Company and members of the armed forces to In November saw a whole day of skills events for students at remember service men and women involved in both World Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy. Hosted as a joint event between Wars and to give thanks to those currently serving. the Stationers’ Livery Company, Leigh Academies Trust and Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy the day began with Brushing Up Your Skills, with students from years 12 and 13 participating in a carousel of three interactive labs - LinkedIn, interview skills and CV preparation. Each lab was hosted by an industry expert with students adding to the value of the experience by building up a useful portfolio of information to take away with a certificate of completion.

Christmas Gift and Craft Fair The first ever Christmas Gift and Craft Fair took place in November raising an impressive £950. A huge thank you to everyone who came and supported us, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Friends of SCWA Professor Tim Luckhurst visited SCWA Professor Luckhurst, Head of the Centre for Journalism, Kent University visited the Academy to give a talk about Journalism. Professor Luckhurst who has been a reputable journalist and political commentator for many years spoke particularly about how youth could be more involved in world affairs by listening to podcasts, radio shows or reading broadsheet newspapers such as The Guardian. Module 1 Round Up Prize Giving Awards at Stationers’ Hall Post 18 Options Evening All year groups were celebrated at our annual Prize Giving evening at As part of our careers programme, Arden sixth form hosted an incredibly the prestigious Stationers’ Hall in central London. Congratulations to successful Post 18 options evening, with over 140 parents/carers in all the winners and a special mention to our overall winners: attendance. Focus for Year 12 was on informing parents/carers of the core options (University and Apprenticeships), going through the all Special Award Winners important student finance information and focusing students on what CCF Cadet Award Sword of Honour Jules (Year 13 leaver) they need to do now, to help them with their applications in Year 13. The James Wilkes Award Matthew (Year 11 leaver) The Academy Award Joshua (Year 13 leaver) Duke of Edinburgh at SCWA The Shea French – Gibbens Fortitude Award Lillie-Ann 8JHX We have had more participants engaging at Bronze, Silver and Gold BBC Children level than ever before. Furthermore we have taken the exciting step of In November we held a non school uniform day in order to raise transitioning to a Directly Licensed Centre meaning that we communicate money for ‘Children in Need’. Form directly with DofE Head Office. The change has made the running of the Tutors and our student leadership overall programme much more efficient and we have also been able to team spent the week talking to access funding for equipment and staff training meaning that we now students about those who are less have staff who are qualified to supervise and assess expeditions at all fortunate than us and the importance levels. This massive expansion would not have been possible without the of giving back to society. support of staff from across the Academy and the Stationers’ Company who enabled us to improve the quality of our expedition offer with the Tutor groups have found different integration of GPS tracking technology. Below are a few of the amazing ways to raise money such as sponsored silences, sponsored cycles to moments shared by students over the last year. school, a cake sale to name a few. Thank you for your kindness and your donations and for setting an example to our children about the importance of sharing. Remember - together, we can change young lives. An amazing £1500 was raised! MyBnk Workshops Arden sixth form were very pleased to welcome back financial charity MyBnk to the sixth form again this year to give our students invaluable information and advice regarding money matters. Year 13 students attended UniDosh workshops explaining all aspects of university finance, including student loans, tuition fees and the realities of living on a tight budget. Year 12 attended Money Twist workshops which explained practical issues such as payslips, tax, minimum wage and credit. The students found this extremely useful, and there were many Year 6 Open Mornings conversations heard around the building about how students We welcomed over 1,200 families to our academy across the Year 6 intended to manage their money at university, as well as some Open Mornings. Student speakers, helpers and tour guides were simply students expressing their surprise at the realities of pay and tax. outstanding ambassadors for the Academy. Their friendly smiling faces We are very grateful to MyBnk for debunking myths around reassured nervous primary pupils and the confidence and maturity university fees and clarifying many of the questions that our they displayed when describing academy life really impressed parents students had, and look forward to welcoming them back later in and carers. We had literally hundreds of compliments about our the year! students and school. The Combined Cadet Force The high point of this term so far has to be the award of the Sword of Well done... Maddie, Ashdown School and her horse Bally for coming 1st in Honour to Jules, who completed his Sixth Form and CCF career in the Showjumping and 7th place in a dressage competition. summer. David , Sherwood School for his starring role in Goodnight Mister Tom Jules was awarded the Sword of Honour, which was commissioned at the Bob Hope Theatre. and presented by Mr Robert Pooley MBE, of Pooley Sword Limited, who are the official sword makers to the Royal Marines. Well done! SCWA Swimming Team Congratulations to the SCWA Swimming team for coming overall third at the LAT Swimming Gala. The squad: Lily P - Year 7 Jess P - Year 7 Carly R- Year 8 Olivia S - Year 8 Eleanor R- Year 10 Ellie H- Year 11 Dora G - Year 11 Alice Ho - Year 11 Particular congratulations to the individual winners: Eleanor - Senior Freestyle Champion Jess - Junior Breaststroke Champion Junior team - Relay Champions Mr Robert Pooley MBE presenting the Sword on Honour Award to Jules Sherwood School Dear Students, Parents and Carers, Tutor Awards It continues to be a real honour to lead Sherwood School. We have a really special group of young people with 7 HMD Evie unique skills and interests. In addition we 7 TBY Darcey have a wonderful staff team that are passionate, motivated and focused on 7 GKE Eva working alongside our young people to help 8 LRO Annabella them achieve the very best outcomes, both academically and as citizens. We have had a 8 PBE Katie most pleasing term and students seem to 8 HPK Matlide have gone from strength to strength as it has progressed. I would like to share with you all 9 CJN Alex S the successes from our recent end of term “Achievement Assembly”, 9 ELO Masson I am incredibly proud of each and every winner below: 9 KHN Albert If there is anything that I can do to further support your child then please do contact me on [email protected] or 0208 331 2228. 10 STR Millie Special Award 10 AGE Chloe The Ball Award Herbie 11TMA 10 GLD Dennis The Loughlin Award Paris 11FCY 11 TMA Demi The Evans Award Elsie 9ELO 11EHN Jason The Sullivan Award Tesian 11FCY 11FCY Alex H The Westray Award Frankie 8LRO I would also like congratulate all the Sherwood School students that won subject awards. Well done!

Delamere School Dear Students, Parents and Carers, Tutor Awards As the year draws to an end, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on some of our students’ wonderful achievements. 7 PSS Julia As in recent years, we have supported the Met 7 JSN Macy Police Christmas Tree Project. As you will know, the Academy have supported this charity for 7 MPN Atilla a number of years and each year our students 8 SWO Ben M and families have surpassed our expectations. A huge thank you to all of our families for your 8 JHX Caroline generosity and kindness. 8 ACN Lila The festive spirit continued at our Christmas 9 FHM Talullah Cabaret which was a wonderful evening. The quality of performances was exceptional. 9 JDO Alexandra A special mention for all of the performers and to our comperes for 9 PGS Naglis the evening. Thank you to Ms French and the music team for their commitment in the lead up to the event. 10 EGS Nancy The final week of this module allows for us to celebrate achievements 10 SFH Samuel in Delamere in our Achievement Assembly run by our student leaders. 10 LMT Zaina As always, they did a fantastic job of celebrating the achievements of so many of our students. Well done to everyone that received an award for 11 CBD Alexander their achievement and progress this module. 11HPM Alice H May I wish you and your families a restful Christmas break and I look 11RPN Amelia forward to seeing you all in the new year. 11OOD Maddie C If there is anything that I can do to further support your child then I would also like congratulate all the Delamere School students please do contact me on [email protected] that won subject awards. Well done! Special Award The Long Award Jack 11OOD The Lymer Award Alice 11HPM The Spark Award Evie 11HPM The Norton Award Kieran 10LMT The Coulter Award Ben 8SWO Ashdown School Dear Students, Parents and Carers, Tutor Awards This half-term has been a whirlwind of events and activities and once again it is terrific to see our students taking 7 MSR Evie part in such a wide range of clubs, sporting 7 PMT Darcey fixtures, and performing arts events. In 7 DSS Eva Ashdown this half-term, we have been focusing on being ‘charitable’. Our students 8 ATH Annabella have fully embraced being charitable and 8 JMI Katie understanding the importance of giving back to our community. 8 THT Matlide We had a pouring of donations for 9 ALS Alex S Remembrance Day, Odd Socks Day, and Christmas Tree Appeal and 9 ADN Masson would like to thank all our families for these donations. In addition, our prefect team launched an incredible Children in Need Day campaign 9 JML Albert filled with sweet delights in our amazing cake sales and raised £1500; 10 DFN Millie a massive congratulations to Ms. Gullan and the prefect team on this incredible achievement. 10 LWD Chloe As ever, please feel free to contact myself [email protected] or 10 SON Dennis Ms. Gullan [email protected] with any questions you have 11 CRL Demi big or small! We would like to wish all of our students and families a magnificent festive season and a Happy New Year! 11LWN Jason Special Awards 11ZKT Alex H The Fida Award Eleanor 9JML I would also like congratulate all the Ashdown School students that won subject awards. Well done! The Gullan Award Evangelia 10SON The Ashley Award Florence 9ADN The Dougan Award Sevcan 11CRL Arden Sixth Form Dear Students, Parents and Carers, Students highlighted preferred occupations such as Barristers, Doctors, Politicians and Screenwriters. After research the students were amazed by As we come to the end of term, I would like to thank you all for your how high the university entry requirements were even at provincial support since September. It was wonderful universities. Plans were drawn up on how to students might achieve their to see so many of you at our recent Year 13 desired format of success and ideas were aired with peers and parents the parents evening and to talk to some of you same evening. Our overall mantra point from the session was that in order about how your child is progressing in to achieve our goal, we must have the required accessories for the journey. this most crucial year. This is always an incredibly busy term for both Year 12 and Furthermore, I can confirm that 15 students from across the academy will Year 13. In Year 13, the big focus has been be working with the charity “The Student View” next module. The course on UCAS. In November lecturer Ian Cownley consists of 3 sessions where students will explore and research issues presented a workshop to year 13 on how to from their local communities, as well as debates on global matters. From get into Ravensbourne University of Design. this research, renowned journalists will support them on constructing He spoke highly of the successes some of our academic-publishable works. This will not only bring important worldly SCWA former pupils had accomplished over matters to the attention of the academy but give a voice to young people recent years at the University. Mr Cownley’s in general, who so often get negative press. We look forward to seeing our main focus was to talk about the importance of creating Showreels for students work appearing in the media! the Creative courses, not just at Ravensbourne but all Higher Education The academy breaks for Christmas fairly late this year which means that establishments. Students were amazed that a credible showreel could before you know it the big day will have arrived and you will be enjoying reduce the required grades for a creative course. He spoke about the festivities with friends and family. However, as we approach the end Showreels containing art work, video, screenplays, stop-animation of the calendar year the time between Christmas and new year should and photography. Mr Cownley emphasized the importance of those also be used as a time for reflection for us all including our students. I who want to work in the creative arts to get busy and save all work via would also ask all Arden students to spend time reviewing the progress a digital portal. Great advice we think! Many of our students have that they have made against targets that they should all have. These completed their UCAS applications, had these checked and have targets may be the grades that you will most likely need to enrol on the submitted which is fantastic and exciting. The final deadline for course you have chosen to study at the university of your choice or the applications to reach UCAS is 15th January 2020 and any student grades required to secure the apprenticeship of your dreams. Either way that has not completed the process should ensure that they are in a period to reflect and ask what more needs to be done to get to my final a position to have everything checked on the first day back. destination is vital. In Year 12 students have now fully settled into their courses and should Christmas is a season of great joy: a time for remembering the past and already be focusing on the next stage of their journey and what grades hoping for the future. they will need in order to get there. This is certainly something that we have been thinking about. In December a group of Year 12 students were I wish you and your family a joyful christmas and a very Happy New Year! asked to discuss and identify ambitious pathways for the future. Best wishes, Fazal Rahman Associate Principal, Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy Academy Notices Rudolf by Elise Congratulations to Elise Year 13 whose design was chosen as the DIARY DATES official Stationers’ Company Christmas Card 2019. 20 End of Module 2 All proceeds from the sale of the cards go to the Stationers’ Foundation supporting education and welfare in the Communications 12.10pm finish and Contend industries https://stationers.org./education-charity.html January Kindly printed by V3 design and print. 7 All students return 13-24 Year 11 PPEs 27 January - 7 February Year 13 PPEs February 11 Year 11 Parents’ Evening 13 End of Term 14-23 Half Term 15-22 Alp 2500 Trip 19-21 Disneyland Paris 24 School returns Week A March 3 Year 8 Parents’ Evening 5 World Book Day 10 Pathways Evening

20 Sports Personality Awards 24 Year 7 Parents’ Evening April 3 End of Term Christmas Jumper Day 2019! Students and staff donated £1 to wear a Christmas Jumper. Thank you to everyone that contributed. Total raised was £188.85 for Save the Like us on Facebook Children. MAKE A CHILD’S LIFE BETTER WITH A SWEATER! @officialscwa

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