Summer 2016

Welcome to the Summer Newsletter

I write to you as we enter the final weeks of another busy academic year. Where does the time go? At the end of the last half term, At this time, Primary children have Y1 travelled ‘Beyond the Four recently completed their SATs and Walls’ to Endcliffe Park, to put Y11 students have a further week of their knowledge of local and GCSE examinations to go. I would national heroes to the test. like to place on record my thanks They put their learning into to staff for ‘going the extra mile’ to action and went on a huge ensure every child is fully prepared, scavenger hunt across the park. and to students for working so very hard. We hope every child achieves Pupils looked for clues linked the outcomes they deserve! to some of the most significant However, as this newsletter testifies, people throughout British history, life at school is not just about and used their knowledge to examinations, and children have solve Mr McDermott’s had many wonderful experiences challenging puzzle! They during the last term. successfully managed to outsmart him - finding clues Thankfully, as we enter the latter hidden in the walls, under rocks half of the Summer Term it begins and even at the top of a tree! to have a slightly lighter feel. This is the time for the Y6 Residential, Y11 On their arrival back at school, Prom, Charity Day, Rewards Trips they eagerly wrote recounts and Y6-7 Transition Week. about their interesting day! [Mr Heath and Miss Haynes] As you can imagine, we intend to finish the year on a real high and I look forward to reporting back strong results and a wide range of exciting events and activities in our Autumn Newsletter.

Finally, I would like to thank parents/ Following the wishes of both a life size angel, standing over six feet, carers for their continued support staff and students, we would like abstract and figurative but not following for our school and wish you a to commission a local artist, Jason any traditional religious image. Heppenstall, to design and make a happy summer break with some permanent external sculpture as a lasting The sculpture will be made out of sunshine… memorial for Miss Louise Greasley. reclaimed mild steel and sprayed with a specialist clear lacquer to protect it from The sculpture will be sited in the school the elements as well as enhancing the grounds and will be a focus to help sculpture’s texture and patina. Mr C French remember and celebrate the life of Louise. (Executive Principal) A sculpture of this size obviously takes Following an initial design meeting with time to make and requires funding. Jason and taking inspiration from Anthony Our target is to raise £3500. In order to Gormley’s ‘Angel of the North’ it was make this happen we have set up a ‘just decided the sculpture would be based on giving’ page which can be found at -

crowdfunding.justgiving.com/Misslouisegreasley or via the Louise Greasley Facebook page Beyond the Four Walls

The Beatles Reunited at Endcliffe Park

It’s true! The latest ‘Beyond the Four Walls’ adventure saw the Y2 children reunite the Beatles. Having learnt all about the Beatles in class, their outdoor challenge was to find sections of album covers and reunite all the pieces. Successfully creating one of the famous album covers resulted in access to the cafe for an ice cream or hot chocolate! Hope to Edale Remember, the 88 bus from Firth Park goes directly to the park. Why not head It’s that time of year again when the Y5s and Y6s head out to Hope, in the Peak that way one weekend? National Park. This is what they thought about the trip…

“It was the first time I had ever been on a train, it was a very exciting trip”(Shaleen)

“The best trip ever! - wish we could all go again” (Adam) Running Club hits the Peaks “It was tiring because we needed to climb up a massive mountain” (Hasan) After a number of weeks training in “I liked the trip because it helped me get better at walking …one thing I hated was the Concord Park and around Wincobank Hill, smell of poo and seeing dead sheep!” (Hamza) we felt strong enough to venture in to the Peak National Park. We left the minibus “The trip was amazing, I would really like to go on this trip again, even though the at Longshaw Estate for a 5km run with mountain was very hard to climb” (Chelsea) awesome views and running very close to cows and sheep! The RAF even did a “I loved this trip…seeing the great views” (Charleigh) fly-past for us, as two huge Hercules flew along the valley! The final section saw “The Edale trip was spectacular. I would highly recommend it to other schools” (Amari) us run alongside Padley Gorge, before returning to Longshaw and the much “Amazing, absolutely AMAZING!” (Saif) talked about cafe. Longshaw Estate is a great place for a family walk or run. See Mr McDermott if you’d like to know more. Y3 and Y4 recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit and live at Whirlow Farm for our annual residential.

The children lived on a real working farm; they had the lovely experiences of handling new born ducklings, collecting freshly laid eggs and pony riding! However, the undesirable jobs also needed completing – they got their hands dirty and got stuck into doing activities such as removing animal waste!

Both groups had a fantastic time in the evening, walking and bouldering in the Peak District, with thanks to Mr McDermott. Throughout their stay, the children made their own beds, washed the pots and even helped cook dinner - let’s hope it continues at home too! [Mrs Grice and Mrs Wilkinson]

The children in Y2 had a fantastic time when they were visited by a live band, ‘Even the Odds’, as part of their learning about the Beatles.

The children learnt two Beatles songs, which they then performed with the band to the Y3 and Y4 children.

The band then sang a selection of songs, which the children clapped and danced along to. This was a fantastic opportunity to see professional musicians playing a range of instruments and some pupils were even offered Even the chance to have a go on the guitars and drums. the Odds This has inspired so many children to now want to learn an instrument of their own! RE through P4C

Our RE curriculum teaches us about tolerance and respect it provides an open forum for us to ask questions, share views and through knowledge of the different religions represented in our clarify our ideas. It lets us delve deeper into some tricky questions community and around the world. in a safe environment where everybody’s ideas are welcomed and respected. Questioning, thinking about and sharing views and ideas, are a vital part of us understanding religions; it allows us to be open with Our ‘Speed P4C’ sessions are included on every RE theme day for each other in sharing our own experiences of faith. every year group, from Y1 right thorough to Y6. Ask your child to share what has really made them think deeply, P4C (Philosophy for Children) goes hand in hand with RE because after our next RE theme day! [Mrs Anglesea]

Healthy Eating

The school caterer’s, Mellors, provided a healthy eating cooking session for the Y8’s in February. They wanted to teach students some basic cooking skills and to try and show them how vegetables can taste good.

They were taught how to make a type of samosa, using carrots, onion, and lamb. To start with, good hygiene was taught and the students were sent off to clean their hands. Then they were shown what they had to do and how to make the samosa. Afterwards, the students had their own go - deciding what vegetables they wanted inside their samosa and then wrapping the mix up in pastry.

All the students really focused and had a great time trying things out and learning how to create something new. We would like to add our thanks to Mellors for providing this excellent experience. [Mrs Greenwood] While learning about the seaside, Y3 went on a fantastic all about the rescues he has made from the Cleethorpes trip to Cleethorpes. The children enjoyed feeling the sand lifeboat station, the longest serving in the UK. The children between their toes and building sandcastles while looking were fascinated to hear his tale of once rescuing a cow from at the features of the seaside. the sea! The children demonstrated great behaviour and enjoyed a cooling ice cream in the lovely sunny weather. “It The children met with Steve from the R.N.L.I. and learnt was the best day of my life!” commented Marian in Y3GL.

Performing Arts

Well done to the cast of ‘Grease’ - they have now rehearsed the first half of the play with Mr Cooke and Ms Dudley and have now started on some of the dance routines with Mrs Smith. Next up will be the songs.

Students from all years went on a trip to see the National Theatre Connections Festival at the . We all loved the show and thought the performances were brilliant. Hinde House students will be performing in the festival next year, so if students would like to be involved, make sure you audition next term. [Mr Cooke] Design Challenge

A group of Year 10 Product Design students were chosen to design the full cycle kit for the 4Challenge charity bike ride team, which raises money for Cancer Charity.

Supported by the 4Challenge designer, David McNeill (from Revo Creative), the students were given a real design brief, just as you would expect for a real world commercial project. The brief and specification was to design the cycle kit to be worn during the Edinburgh to charity bike ride - including the riding kit, hoody, wind jacket and evening wear:

• It must be eye catching and attractive so that people will notice the cycle team • It must have the sponsors clearly displayed in a prime location • The charity information must be displayed clearly when the riders are cycling • It must have a strong identity running throughout the garments

Initially, the group had to research and plan out what direction they wanted to go in with their design. What colours would be used? Any imagery? Any patterns? What information would Y8 Health Workshop be included? Most of the group decided to keep it bright and colourful - using themes from both Weston Park and HH Logos. For the second year running, and to coincide with the teaching of the health unit in Science, Y8 students took part in the ‘good for The students had the opportunity to talk with many people you workshop’, run by the . who gave them guidance and useful information which helped them with their designs. This included a professional Graphic Students were given the opportunity to learn about different Designer, Weston Park spokes-people and Jon Thornhill - the aspects of health-based careers, with the aim to inform, motivate client and leader of the 4Challenge. and inspire our students, to think about the multiple possibilities of continuing their education in the health sector. They have found the real-life element of the design challenge and the charity cause really motivational, and as a result, Our students learnt about double vision, exercise and monitoring they worked incredibly hard to create a series of unique and interesting designs. Their effort, team work and creativity has heart rate, speech and language, IM injections and CPR. The been superb. hands-on approach of the workshop made this experience hugely enjoyable for all the children involved. Their creative designs were then judged and Lewis Duffin was selected as the worthy winner! Lewis’s design incorporated the The ambassadors from the University of Sheffield were all fantastic colours and style of a Rubik’s cube in memory of his Grandad and commented on the students’ excellent behaviour, interest and Tony, who was treated at Weston Park Hospital before losing enthusiasm – they really made us proud! his cancer battle. [Mrs Cerdán] “When we were asked to design the kits, I immediately thought about the times my Mum had told me that Grandad had sat having treatment in Weston Park Hospital playing with his Rubik’s cube. The Rubik’s cube idea not only looks good but it also represents everything fitting together and the numerous ways staff at the hospital went about trying to treat my Grandad’s cancer. Although he didn’t make it, the kit designs are symbolic of all the support and care staff at the hospital gave him and his family during this difficult time - I’m really proud of how my designs have turned out.”

What was Sheffield like in Tudor Times?

While learning about the Tudors, Y4 children took a trip to Sheffield’s Manor Lodge.

We experienced what life was like for the rich and the poor people in Tudor times. Children were able to dress up as Tudors, make Tudor purses and even write in the style of Tudors, using quills and inks. They explored the ruins of Manor Lodge and were able to imagine what it would have been like in the past. We even met ‘’ to ask her some questions about her life at the Lodge. First of all, we’d like to congratulate our Y6 children for showing real determination and perseverance during SATs week. Whatever the outcome, we’re extremely proud of all of them and Phase will be really sad to see them go in July!

Lights, Camera…Action!

In Year 5 and 6, our shared theme is linked to our summer production of ‘Aladdin Trouble!’, and rehearsals are already underway with a cast of around forty! All of the phase are involved in some way; whether it’s making props, learning songs or doing other theme-related learning…it’s all hands on deck! Dates for the performances 4 to be confirmed soon.

Extra-curricular News

In the first half of the summer term, both Y5 classes went ‘Beyond the Four Walls’ to Edale for the day. A great time was had by all…as well as sore legs! Year 6 will be walking between Hathersage and Grindleford on 16th and 23rd June.

Farewell Mrs Kim

We’re really sad to be saying goodbye to Mrs Kim at the end of this year. She has been a great team member within Phase 4 and we’re all going to miss her when she leaves to relocate to Hull. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank her for her dedication and all her hard work with the children…best of luck!

Maths Club Road Safety Awards Congratulations! Nicole Bowles, Ashanti Simon, Charlie Sheldon, Dylan England, Tyreece Strachan, Kye Ritchie, Sophie Turley and Olivia , on receiving your Maths Awards. In March, we were invited to the ‘Road Safety Oscars’ at You have all worked extremely hard and shown outstanding . Y9 PSHE students had created a video commitment. These awards cover a wide range of mathematics on ‘how to stay safe when out and about’, and were short skills and you have all worked hard to overcome areas you have -listed to win a prize for it. struggled with – well done! [Mr J.] Three students were selected to attend the awards ceremony and they were really pleased when they saw that they had been given goodie bags and an unlimited supply of popcorn to eat during the ceremony - but they were not as excited as their teacher, Mrs Greenwood, when she saw the Chuckle Brothers were hosting the event!

There were lots of acts on to entertain the students during the event, as well as the tension of wondering if we had won or not. Unfortunately, we did not win but still had an excellent time and gathered lots of ideas for making another video next year.

Red Cross Migrancy Project Lydia Beech, who has worked with our school for a number of years, chose Hinde House School to host a pilot project for the British Red Cross, as she says she always enjoys her time here with the students. Many of the Y8’s were involved in her weekly sessions, covering issues surrounding refugees and migrancy in Britain today. The sessions ended with a presentation to the class showing the results of research that they had done independently. All the students were completely engaged and created some inspiring pieces of work. [Mrs Greenwood - Head of SESD] A Four Week Drop-in at Hinde House

My name is Lion Vogel. I am 16 years old and I live in Bochum; a city in western Germany, close to Cologne.

I have just spent four weeks in Hinde House School and have acquired an insight into typical British school life.

Comparing the local and the German school system, I would say there are quite a lot of differences.

Firstly, I noticed a closer relationship between teachers and pupils than in Germany, where the teachers don’t really seem to care about their students and just want us to do our work.

Secondly, general knowledge is spread across a variety of topics here, whereas in Germany we have to learn detailed Conference Choir information on only specific topics. A group of students from Y7-Y9 formed a choir to sing at the EAL Conference for teachers, held on 8th June at Sheffield Hallam Furthermore, in Germany there are two exams per two half University. They sang traditional Roma songs to celebrate being terms in each of the subjects, meaning four exams per part of a multi-cultural school, sharing their love of singing with subject in one year. Homework and the things you say in Sheffield teachers during their lunch break. The comments were class are graded as well, which is not the case in England. amazing as the singing was so beautiful. All the students who Putting it in a nutshell, I would say that I prefer British took part were a credit to our school and no one was fazed by school life over German, and that I am really glad I got the singing in front of so many adults in a full size lecture theatre. chance to have this experience and attend your school for Congratulations to you all! [Mrs Wood] one month.

The Gardening Club visited The Yorkshire (Eruca Sativa - a popular salad variety) nationwide experiment, which are being Wildlife Park for a reward trip in April and being sent to the International Space analysed to discover whether space travel had a wonderful time. We were lucky Station as part of British ESA astronaut has impacted on the growth of the seeds! enough to see the baby kangaroos (Joeys) Tim Peake’s six-month Principia mission. and although we had a small shower of We have been busy re-potting the young rain around lunch time, the rest of the day After several months on board, orbiting seedlings and getting the allotment ready was beautiful sunshine! The polar bears the planet at 17,000mph, the seeds were for the new plants they have grown. were particularly entertaining, playing with returned to Earth and sent to 10,000 UK We had a terrible attack of snails and a big bottle in their pool, and the lions were schools, alongside a batch of seeds that caterpillars on our broccoli plants and so just lazing around in the sun! The children had stayed on Earth. Over the next 35 we are trying egg shells as an organic way loved seeing all the animals and we were days, pupils have grown 200 rocket seeds of trying to keep them away! so grateful to all the staff at the park who and compared the seeds as they embark made the trip so enjoyable. on a voyage of discovery to see whether We have also been making sure important we can sustain human life in space through maintenance jobs are carried out, and April also saw the start of a really exciting the production of our own food. The seeds our Head Gardener, Kye, has been busy project. Hinde House School was lucky which had travelled, and those which had rust-proofing the wheelbarrow. A new sign enough to be successful participants of not, were separated into a blue packet was also needed for the gardening shed, The Royal Horticultural Society and the UK and a red packet, and we are excited to and students used old seed catalogues to Space Agency’s ‘Rocket Science Project’. find out which one has been to space! make a new, colourful paper-mache sign. The project involved 2kg of rocket seeds We are now waiting on the results of the On 16th April, twenty-four nervous Y10 After a night of camping in sub-zero I think all the staff who helped out over the students arrived in Bakewell on Saturday temperatures, the students had to take weekend were extremely impressed by morning after the excitement of catching down their tents, ready for another long the teamwork and spirit shown by all the a bus from Sheffield! After checking their walk. They were exhausted, but kept going students. equipment and routes, they set off on and eventually stumbled into Bakewell at [Mrs Greenwood - DofE coordinator] their 16 km walk through the countryside around 2pm on the Sunday. of Derbyshire. Their resilience was tested when one group went the wrong way and had to retrace their steps up a really steep hill, and another group who went off route to look at some sheep have never been so grateful to see a teacher when they were found! Cheerleading Champions

Congratulations to the cheerleading team who are now Sheffield and Champions, after taking first place at the South Yorkshire School Games in March. We wish you all the best of luck as you head off to the National Schools Championships in June.

Abbie Davies, Natasha McCabe, Chisom Iwueke, Sophie Fidler, Faye Bagnall, McKenzie Ball-Bayliss, Hope Jessop, Jenny Okerenta, Maisie Green, Lia Moore, Kirsten Marsh, Ellie Davies, Morgan Fidler, Madison Wainwright, Molly Hooper, Sadie Hooper, Kiera Duffy, Holly Duffin, Armani Angel, Faridat Abdul-Lawal, Caitlin Tynan, Abi Duffy, Darja Zuja. [Mrs Smith]

On 4th March, ten students took part in Pep-talk and warm-up completed, was all over and might as well head home. a practice climbing session at the Mini- we were ready to go and get some They announced 3rd place - not us. I really Works Climbing and Bouldering Centre in climbing done. It was clear that we had thought the students would have won a Sheffield, in preparation for the finals to a strong team, as even at the start of the medal, they had performed brilliantly. The be held later in the month. The students competition our students were completing resolve of defeat was fully written across performed a quick warm-up and were problems on their first attempt (a ‘flash’), the girls’ faces. But it wasn’t over yet. straight on the climbing wall, showing off not an easy thing to do. “2nd place…Sophie Fidler”, followed their skills to their peers. As time went on, closely by, “1st place…Tia Needham”! so did the level of friendly competition After two hours of hard climbing, our time between them all. For some of the ran out. The students had performed I don’t think I have ever seen such disbelief students, the practice session was the first brilliantly. We gathered in the main area to on a student’s face when hearing their time that they had ever been bouldering, await the awards. Tom Greenall (GB Junior own name. Sophie stood on the podium, which made the quality of their climbing Bouldering Team Coach) and Shauna shy but proud, looking at her feet. Like even more impressive! Coxsey (Female World No.2), were there to a rocket, Tia was up and on that podium present the awards. with a smile, possibly as wide as a door Having selected a small team of climbers frame! Resounding applause filled the from the original ten who went to the First up was the school team with the most room - most of it from three very tired practise session, we proceeded to points, no podium for us, disappointing but students sat near me who, in my opinion, the finals on Friday, 18th March. This not unexpected. Most teams had brought deserve equal praise. was again another first for some of the six students, we only had five, lesson students, who had never been in any learned for next year. Next, top three boys Overall, the experience was a fantastic sort of competition against students - again no podium. This disappointment one, the event was excellently run, the from another school, never mind from was compounded later as we found out problems were challenging yet accessible another twelve schools! The competition that one of our climbers, Lewis Buttery, and the students, genuinely, had a good involved completing fifteen ‘problems’ was only three points off a bronze medal! time. Hopefully we will be able to enter (individual climbs), which the students Last up were the medals for the top three more teams in the future; the students would be scored on depending on how girls in the competition. At this point, the were pretty clear that next year the overall many attempts they had, and whether they students had convinced themselves that it trophy will be theirs! [Mr White] reached a bonus hand hold. After a 2am start from Hinde House, On day three, we visited Marineland Boys’ Football our flight from Liverpool arrived in waterpark to enjoy ourselves on the Spain and we took a coach trip straight slides and pools, and watch the dolphin to Barcelona for some sightseeing and show, followed by a quick change of Hinde House has again entered all five year our first challenge! We walked along outfits for the Hawaiian pool party! groups in the Sheffield Schools’ League Las Ramblas, which is busy with cafes and Cup competitions. In addition, the and stalls selling all sorts of things. We Day four was our last full day of water Y9 team competed in the South Yorkshire had to check off places and items we sports activities, which were kayaking, Cup competition, where they reached the had seen around Barcelona, such as and the best of all, the wet walk – quarter final stage. ice creams, Spanish flags and famous climbing over the rocks and jumping in places. It was then on to our Hotel in to the sea! It has been a very successful season for Tossa De Mar where we met up with three of our teams: staff from Voyager. After tea, it was Back at the hotel, it was time for our time for our next challenge - a treasure final challenge – capture the flag, The Y7 team were runners up in their hunt on the beach and around the town before having to pack our bags and get league and showed to have good potential with the crew leaders. ready for an early start in the morning for the forthcoming seasons. Their ability to go home. will be put to the test next year, as they The next day, we went out and did will be playing in the Schools’ Premiership our first water sports - sailing and What an experience it was for all of us against all the top school teams. Two paddle boarding. Once we had been children on the trip – it wouldn’t have boys from the squad, Kian Dillon and shown how to use the sail boats we been possible without the teachers Tyrese Bailey-Green, are in the Sheffield were taken by speedboat out to our – thank you to Mrs Smith, Mrs Swift, United U12 Academy team and have been sailing boats. Our challenge was to Miss Heathcote and Mr Sinclair! selected for the squad for next season. capsize the boat then reset it and Hopefully, there will be another trip like climb back in. Later that evening, we this in the future so that others can join The Y9 team built on the success of played more games or taken by the in too. It was such a fantastic time and winning the Championship last season and crew leaders and Mr Sinclair for our we would like to go again! competed in the very strong Premiership next challenge - to go and cheer on [Owen Thorpe, 8Hs and this year. They ended a good season by Sheffield Wednesday who were in the Jacob Esberger, 8Hj] being runners up and were only one point Championship play-offs! off winning the Premiership. In addition, both Lewis Morrison and Kelsey Peters were selected for the Sheffield Schools U14 squad and represented the city on many occasions.

The Y10 team had their most successful season and were joint winners of the Championship, which means they have been promoted to the Premiership for next season. This will be a good test for the team and Mr Evans is sure they will be up to the challenge!

Thanks go to the following staff who have given up many hours to run their teams - Mr Sinclair, Jonathan Hood, Mr Evans, Mr Lovett and Mick Jones.

Finally, Mason Hunt (Y11) was selected for the South Yorkshire Schools’ U16 squad and has played in all their league and cup matches. This is a major achievement for both Mason and the school; it has been several years since we have had a student represent the county at football. [Mr Sinclair] A Memberof Brigantia LearningTrust Important Dates for your Diary Academic Year Academic Year 2016-17 2015-16 Staff Training Days(5): Summer Holiday: Spring Half-termHoliday: May DayBankHoliday: Easter Holiday: February Half-termHoliday: Christmas Holiday: October Half-termHoliday: Summer Term: Spring Term: Autumn Term: Term Dates,HolidaysandTraining Days2016-17 Thursday, 20July Monday, 03-Friday, 14July Thursday, 29June Wednesday, 28June Monday, 15May-Monday, 26June Thursday, 04May Thursday, 16March Thursday, 02February Thursday, 19January2017 Thursday, 01December Thursday, 20October Wednesday, 12October Monday, 26September Thursday, 22September Thursday, 15–18September Monday, 05September Thursday, 25August Wednesday, 20July Monday, 18July Friday, 15July Wednesday, 13July Tuesday, 12July Wednesday, 06July Monday, 04–Friday, 08July Thursday, 30June Wednesday, 29June Monday, 27June–Friday, 08July Monday, 26June2017 Monday, 27February2017 Monday, 31October2016 Friday, 02September2016 Thursday, 01September2016 Thursday, 31August2017 Monday, 24July2017– Friday, 02June2017 Monday, 29May2017– Monday, 01May2017 Friday, 21April2017 Monday, 10April2017– Friday, 24February2017 Monday, 20February2017– Monday, 02January2017 Monday, 19December2016– Friday, 28October2016 Monday, 24October2016– Friday, 21July2017 Monday, 24April2017– Friday, 07April2017 Tuesday, 03January2017– Friday, 16December2016 Thursday, 01September2016– Celebrating SuccessRewards Trip Y10 Work Experience Y11 Prom Y11 Leavers’Assembly Y11 GCSEExams Y9 Parents’ Evening Y10 Parents’ Evening Y8 Parents’ Evening Y7 Parents’ Evening Y11 Parents’ Evening Y11 Post-16InformationEvening 60th AnniversaryJubileeCelebration PSHE RoadSafetyEvent Open Evening(6.00pm-8.00pm) Iceland Trip School re-opens tostudents GCSE ResultsDay Summer Holidays Celebrating SuccessRewards Trip Charity Day Y7/Y8 PERewards Trip Race forLife Sports Awards Evening Y6 Transition Week Y11 Prom Parent/Carer Meeting(9:30-11:00) Y10 Work Experience

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