News from the Principal

News for parents, carers, pupils, students of the Academy and the community of Paignton

April 2013

Amazing Season For TUFC Development As Programme Draws To Close

The Academy’s Torquay United Football Development Programme is enjoying the most successful season since the link was forged in 2007, with the squad on the verge of accomplishing an unprecedented ‘treble’.

Already crowned South West College’s Champions, the squad requires just one point from their remaining two league games to clinch the British College’s Sport South West League title. The squad are all members of the 6th Form made up of made up from a combination of locally sourced players, in conjunction with players acquired from across the entire nation. They have bonded superbly and produced some fantastic performances which has seen them claim some notable victories against South Devon College, Ivybridge Community College and even current ‘League 1A’ Champions Merchants’ Sports Academy from Bristol who were defeated by an amazing 7 – 3 margin in the recent South West Area Cup Final. In pursuit of their third piece of silverware, the U18s Devon County Cup, Paignton must overcome Plymouth’s Plymstock School.

The current squad have developed massively under the expert coaching of Nick Milton and have also benefitted from the input of former Premier League custodian Robbie Herrera. Players who impress are given the opportunity to train and in some cases play for Torquay United’s Youth Apprentices and even senior reserve squads. 2009 graduate Saul Halpin went all the way and became the initiative’s first full professional player.

The programme is open to all Sixth Form applicants showing an interest in football. Enrolled players undertake daily lessons followed by 2 hours of professional football coaching. With all graduates enjoying a 100% BTEC pass rate, it is clear that lessons are being learned in the classroom as well as on the football pitch. Proud course leader Mr Clark beamed “over the past few years, it has been great to see so many students enrol in the programme and take such big strides in developing their education as well as their football ability. We have had graduates who have signed professional football contracts at home and abroad as well as many who have gained places at university or won football scholarships in the USA.”

Positions for the 2013-14 season are still available and all interested students are encouraged to apply via the academy website.

Page 1 A Message from the Principal

We return from the Easter break with some excellent news regarding GCSE results.

Exam Results We have already secured 55% A*- C Grades in GCSE Maths following recent exam results. English Language results stand at 64% A* - C Grades providing the Examination Board do not move the grade boundaries as they did last year. This means our overall 5 or more A* - C grades stand at 49% which is 3% up on last year and very close to our target of 50%. However, we are still very much on the case: staff and pupils are working hard and we are anticipating further improvements and hope to exceed our target.

Leadership Team We have recently recruited to the Leadership Team at the Academy. I am delighted to report that Mr Jason Trevarthen has been promoted to Deputy Principal and Mrs Vicki Rogers from Northfield School in Stockton-on-Tees has been appointed Assistant Principal. Mr Trevarthen takes up his post as of 1st June and Mrs Rogers from the 1st September.

Parental Views We are always keen to know Parents’ views about how we do things in school and would be pleased if you would complete the enclosed questionnaire and return it to the Head of Year via your son or daughter, by the 8th May 2013.

Parent Governor Vacancy There will soon be a vacancy for a Parent Governor at the Academy. Please see the letter enclosed with this Newsletter for more information.

Newsletter on line This newsletter looks much nicer in full colour. It is available on-line at: www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com/latest-news/.

In future we will contact parents by Schoolcomms to advise you a new publication is ready to view and give you the link.

If you have not signed up for Schoolcomms and would like to do so please let us have your e-mail address or mobile telephone number which should be sent to the appropriate Head of Year.

The Summer Term is always a busy, but enjoyable, term and we have a range of celebration events during the next few weeks. It is always lovely to be able to praise our pupils and share their success with their Parents and Carers.

M J English, Principal Inside this issue ……..

Maximising Progress Page 3 Change to Uniform Ordering System Page 4 Academy Rock School Page 5 E-Safety Page 6 6th Form News page 7 Careers Page 8 Focus on Sport Page 10 Examination Timetables Page 14 Year 9 Poets to be Published! Page 15 Free School Meals Page 16 Information for your Notice Board Page 17

Page 2 The following stamp is used when work and Maximising Progress books are marked.

A revised Marking Policy is now being used Effort grade across the Academy to support student progress and learning. Teaching staff ensure all students Attainment grade or level. are aware of their current level in individual subjects, their target level and most importantly, what they have done well and how to improve. What has been done well.

Already we have had very positive feedback from our young people. A year 8 student What to do in order to progress - commented, “ this is excellent, it is the same in next steps. all subjects and I know exactly what to do to improve.” If Parents or Guardians are able to This is where students write a further support learning by looking at content response to the teacher. Eg and presentation of workbooks, homework and explaining they have understood marking, it has also been proven to have very the feedback and how they will act beneficial impact. on it. If they have any questions about the feedback or need any additional explanation, it should be included here.

‘Macbeth’ Performance and Workshop Trip On the 13th March, 46 students from Year 7 – 11 ventured to Studio 1, Dartington Hall for a performance and workshop of Shakespeare’s famous play ‘Macbeth.’ This is what their teacher said:

“Not quite knowing what to expect we were ushered in to a dark room with a raised stage in the middle. We sat on mats around the stage and waited for it to begin…

This is what the pupils said, “It was awesome! It had lots of props to make it feel real and they made fake blood for when Macbeth killed King Duncan, Banquo and Macduff’s children. It looked really realistic and you could feel the blood come on you. All of the stuff they used for the lighting made it feel really scary and on the part where the witches came in, it felt like they were creeping around you but you could not see them.’

We were led through the story by the Porter, who explained what was going on throughout the play. We witnessed fights and betrayals, were splattered with blood and had a ringside seat to watch the madness and mayhem. The performance was followed by a workshop where students could question the ac- tors in character and then the actors themselves. Some excel- lent student questions ranged from ‘How do you make the fake blood?’ to ‘Macbeth, how do you feel about Lady Macbeth after the murder of King Duncan?’ The students thoroughly enjoyed the day and took away from it not just a better understanding of the play, but an awareness that Shakespeare can be fun, wild and dangerous.”

Page 3 Man Utd Reward Trip Pupils Bake for Marie

Fourteen pupils from the Academy were Curie Cancer Care rewarded for good attendance with an opportunity of a 'life time', when they watched Pupils Nicole Bartell, Bryony Whitehurst, Phoebe their beloved team, Man Utd, take on Norwich McCaig and Leah Beattie baked a delicious City at Old Trafford, at the beginning of March. selection of cakes to sell to staff and pupils to raise money for 'The Great Daffodil Appeal', a Sitting high in the Sir Alex Ferguson stand focus in March for the Marie Curie Cancer Care among 76,000 fans, the pupils watched Man charity. Utd win 4-0 with Kagawa scoring a hat-trick, and Rooney slotting a wonderful dig into the Pupils wrote to me for permission to host the net from outside the box. event and sourced the Daffodil's to sell alongside the cakes. They were very mature Mr Thomas who was also in attendance said, and organised throughout.

"Although I'm a Liverpool fan, you can not help We are very proud of their efforts and they be impressed when you visit the 'Theatre of raised £71 during the day. Well done girls! Dreams'. Mrs Jones who runs these attendance rewards trips, has yet again given these young people a fantastic opportunity and Childs i Foundation it has not disappointed. I noted all of them on their mobiles after the game, phoning or texting Support home to say what a marvellous day they had had. They were buzzing and I think the long journey up and back has been worth it: memories that will last a long time!"

Kathryn Bowden and her Grandmother have been busy producing some wonderful clothing and quilts for the Malaika Babies’ home in Kampala, Uganda. I know they will be greatly appreciated.

Change to Uniform 6th Form raise Money Ordering System for Red Nose Day

A reminder that the system for ordering your 6th Form students (pictured) promoted the son/daughter’s uniform has changed. upcoming Travel and Tourism Trip to Disneyland, Our supplier will now be embroidering items of Paris early in March and at the same time raised both PE kit and uniform to order. This will mean money for Red Nose Day. that the turnaround time for your order to be ready for collection will increase to between two to three weeks. We will continue to hold a small supply of uniform here at the Academy, but on a far small- er scale than in previous years. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we will have the item of clothing you require unless you have pre-ordered, either online or by handing in an order form to the Reception staff.

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studying at Plymouth. After lunch, our students Gifted and Talented Trip to took part in a number of interactive sessions Plymouth University including ‘The Immersion Dome’, a Robotics session and Science workshop.

On Monday, 18th March Students were able to chat to the Ambassadors Paignton Community and throughout the day and ask questions about life Sports Academy took a group as a student at University. The Schools Liaison of 30 students from Years 8 Officer for Plymouth was very impressed with and 9 to Plymouth University the enthusiasm shown by our students. All of for an inspirational visit. This our students enjoyed the day and learning day allowed some of our more about what life at University would be like, academically able KS3 many felt it had inspired them to consider going students to have a tour of a to University in the future. University: for some this was

their first experience of what a University looks

like. The day included an introduction to higher education, subjects available, facilities, societies and accommodation.

After arriving at Plymouth, the students were given a lecture by a leading Mathematics Professor in one of the lecture theatres. They were then introduced to some Student Ambassadors: these are current students

Academy Rock School Academy Stars

The Academy Rock School has been based in the raise cash for Academy for nearly a year now, offering a free extracurricular activity on a Monday and Rowcroft Hospice Wednesday after school from 3.00pm to 6.00pm. All students are welcome as long as they have On the 26 March 2013, an audience of very lucky the instrumental or vocal skills required, as the people watched in awe as over thirty very idea is for young musicians to ‘jam’ together and talented Academy pupils performed to raise prepare for shows and concerts in the academy money for Rowcroft Hospice. The Concert was and in venues around the Bay. the brainchild of Ryan Harlin and was organised by the students themselves, who were supported They are led by Mark Wilkins, who brings a by the Academy’s Performing Arts Faculty. wealth of experience both as a performer and a producer: Mark is also involved in Torbay Music The audience were treated to a great programme Services. Some of the Rock School members are of singing and dancing by various performers, now involved in performing publicly in other including Ryan himself. Our Key Stage 3 bands on a regular basis. successful Performing Arts Group, also performed the numbers they sang at the Mixed Performer's Night as part of the Schools’ Festival Theory of Music Classes at the International Riviera Centre. We listened to covers of well known songs but others were During Key Stage 3 classes, the students are written by the performers themselves. beginning to read musical notation and have asked for a new club where they can begin to I am very proud of these young people who are learn music theory. They are working through extremely talented and are putting those talents the Associated Board of Music Grade 1 Theory to good use to support their community and Syllabus with a view to taking the exam in the provide funds (£443.09) for a wonderful Hospice. autumn. These exams can count towards their overall exam score. Private Music Lessons The sessions are free after school on a Tuesday from 3.15pm to 4.45pm in Room 44 with Mrs Parents continue to book private music lessons Garner. through the school. Classes include drums, singing, piano, keyboard, flute, saxophone and guitar.

Page 5 E-Safety

During the week the students took part in Year Safer Assemblies about E-safety and all IT lessons encouraged pupils to consider what their Internet online rights were. Pupils also reflected on Day their online responsibilities, considering how the way they act online can affect their own and other people’s online experiences.

For the first time this year we extended an invitation to our Primary Schools to bring their Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Year 5 pupils to visit us for a morning to Insafe (an online safety awareness-raising receive expert training on E Safety: this was network co-funded by the European a great success and enjoyed by the over 400 Commission Safer Internet Programme) in pupils who attended. February every year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and Website Information young people across the world. Safer Internet

Day 2013 took place on Tuesday, 5 February If you would like information on E-Safety for

2013. yourself or your son/daughter please visit our

Academy Website and click on the E-safety

The College put on events throughout the button on the home page: week, to bring E-safety to the forefront of all (www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com) our minds. The internet hosts many exciting opportunities for education and the on-line There you will find useful information, further world is a wonderful place for young people to Websites to visit, informative films, booklets, explore, with unprecedented opportunities for resources from the Parents’ Evening, etc. learning and creativity, but just like the real world there are risks and dangers they should If you have any further questions on this very be aware of and which we should all act to important subject please contact Mr Mark protect them from. As a school we encourage Williams, Assistant Principal and Safeguarding the use of technology as an important part of Officer at Borough Road Centre. our students’ development but always want them to spend their time on-line safely.

On Tuesday evening, 5th February, in the 6th Form Common Room at Borough Road Centre, the Academy hosted an educational evening for all parents and carers of both the Academy and Paignton Primary Schools, entitled ‘Online Rights and Responsibilities – Connect with Respect’. During the evening members of staff presented on all aspects of on-line safety, including: the use of Social Media such as Facebook, Mobile Technology, On-line Gaming, Instant Messaging, Cyber-bullying and Digital Footprints/On-line Reputation.

Page 6 Examination Timetables Results Day Reminder

Years 10 and 11 Statement of Exam Entries have Sixth Form Results (A levels, AS Levels, been given out and Summer Exam Timetables BTECs) 9.00am - 12noon Thursday 15th August will be given out to students very soon 2012. Year 11 Results (GCSE, BTECs, Nationals) Sixth Form Statement of Exam Entries have 9.00am - 12noon Thursday 22nd August 2012. been sent home and students are asked to see subject teachers if there are any resits missing. Any results not collected in person on the day will be posted home. If any parent/carer would like a copy timetable posted home then please let the Exams Office Year 9 and 10 module results will be issued know or email your request to: to students when they return to school in [email protected]. September by their subject teacher.

Please remind your son/daughter/ward that it is vital that they know when their exams are and First Aid bring their timetable with them to all exams. There is a notice board outside the Exams Office This term we have welcomed Frances Gill as our at Borough Road which shows exams for Years new First Aider at Waterleat Road. Please be 10 and 11. Sixth Form exam information is aware that the school does not provide pain displayed in a noticeboard in the Sixth Form relief/medication. Parents should supply this for corridor. If a student is ever unsure when or their son/daughter with a completed consent slip where their exam is then please come to the (green form). Exams Office during break or lunchtime. Prescribed Medication: Examination Equipment The pupil’s medication should be provided in its original container and box with the Pharmacist’s Students should come to exams suitably label showing the pupil’s name and dosage. The prepared. They must have 2 BLACK pens (blue school cannot accept medicines that have been pens are not allowed), pencil, eraser and ruler. removed from their original container nor make In addition for Maths exams they will need a changes to dosage on parents’ instructions (this compass, protractor and scientific calculator. has to be changed by the pharmacist/doctor to This should be in a clear pencil case or clear be able to produce a new label for the box/ plastic bag. Basic Exam Packs are available to medicine). buy from Resources at £1 each. The Maths Faculty are selling calculators for £6 each; Non Prescribed Medication: please see Mr Spark. Paracetamol (soluble or tablet) is the only painkiller accepted at school which pupils to Certificates bring in. These should not be used for more than 3 days continuously. Please note Ibuprofen and

Aspirin (whether tablet/liquid form) are not Certificates from all exams taken during the acceptable unless prescribed. Summer 2012 are still available from the Exams Office. If a student is unable to come in then a parent/carer/friend can collect them with a letter of authorisation and ID. All certificates have to Film Club—Years 8 / 9 be signed out as proof of collection. It is vital that certificates are collected otherwise they will A Film Club is held every Wednesday Lunchtime be destroyed and you will have no proof of your for Years 8 and 9 at Waterleat Road in Room qualifications. Please remind any past students W7. All are welcome to join. that we still have some certificates dating back to 2007 which will soon be destroyed.

Page 7 From Student to Year 9 Poets to be Teacher! Published!

Congratulations to Vicky As part of their Hipwell who has recently English Poetry Unit secured a teaching position last term some Year at St Peter’s Church of 9 students entered England School in Exeter. the Young Vicky attended PCSA as a Writers "The Poetry pupil from 2001 to 2008. Games" competition. After successfully completing her 6th Form As a result, nine of our students have been studies at Paignton, Vicky successful and their poems will be published attended Bournemouth in "The Poetry Games - The South of England University gaining a 2:1 Degree, this included Anthology", of which the school is to be given an experience working with the BBC and the a copy! Royal National Theatre in London. Our congratulations go to: We have welcomed Vicky back to PCSA this Callum Hannaford-Hill term as trainee teacher to work alongside Mrs Angus Morris Pursell and the Design and Textiles Team. We Abbie Twaites wish her well in the future. Charlie Snell Colby Leadbetter Callum Lant Year 7 to build Bottle Aurel Okuniek Maria Chinnock House! Chloe Berryman

Paignton Zoo has agreed for Paignton Academy These students also have the chance to be students to have a plot or an area in the Zoo to chosen among the 12 finalists who will have showcase an exhibition on sustainability and their video clip live on the Young Writers extinction, which will take place on the 17th and th website and YouTube Channel for visitors to the 24 May, 2013. vote on their favourite poem.

Paignton Academy will include art work, written work, 3D work, sounds, taste and / or NatWest Enterprise smells. The G Band will look at things like sustainable energy and make models of Challenge products that people can use at home to save energy. On Thursday 21st March over 100 enterprising Year 8 students took part in the “We’re in Busi- 7G1, with the help of Mr McKenna and Mr ness” Finance Challenge. NatWest staff were Camp, will make a greenhouse out of 2 litre, on hand to advise and support the students. fizzy drink bottles. The students will use, Having so many finance experts willing to give approximately 1,500 bottles, to build the entire up their time made this year’s event the most greenhouse, so the Academy needs help successful to date. by everyone bringing in 2 litre bottles! The teams were challenged to set up a catering Please give your 2 litre (EMPTY) fizzy drink company and tender for a meal and bottles to the Head of Year 7. entertainment for 100 guests. Our Year 8 students showed skill at understanding costs, prices and profit, calculating a budget, thinking of creative solutions, working to deadlines and presenting their ideas with lots of humour to a panel of judges.

The winners “Class Caterers”, worked well as a team throughout the day and won the contract. All of the Year 8 students who took part in the challenge were brilliant: a real credit to themselves and the Academy.

Page 8 6TH FORM NEWS

Year 12 Health 6th Form Booster Education Day Qualifications

Year 12 students participated in a motivational Over 80 additional short courses and qualifications have health education event which looked at how we been gained by our treat ourselves and 6th Form students in what we can do to live 20012-13. These healthier lives and how opportunities are we can support others designed to support so that they can live full employability skills and healthy lives. and university entry

The activities arranged requirements and are for pupils included a taken in additional to normal studies. A wide range of presentation delivered interests are catered for, most recently students have by the NHS Donor Transplant Team, Healthy enjoyed: the Level 2 Award in H&S, First Aid, Fire Eating session, Taekwondo Taster and Awareness, Sports Coaching and a preparation for information was also presented by the interview session. Academy’s Tic-Tac staff. Year 12/13 Bonus Friday Courses: At the end of the presentation students were  Upgrade your CV! invited to register their interest in becoming do-  Employability skills! nors. For further information log on to:  University Appeal! www.organdonation.nhs.uk £5 secures your place on one of these courses (PCSA subsidise your course fee). 6th Form Interviews For more information please speak to a member th Interviews for September 2013 6th Form intake of the 6 Form Team or email: are now taking place. Any pupil who is wishing to [email protected] start a course at the 6th Form during 2013 will receive a letter in the post confirming their appointment time. Parents/ Guardians are UCAS invited to attend if they wish. If you do not Convention receive a letter or the time/ day is inconvenient please make sure that you speak to a member of Year 12 pupils were encouraged to plan for their the 6th Form team who will be able to confirm/ futures by attending the recent South West rearrange for you. UCAS convention. Presentations were given on

Apprenticeships, Higher Education/ Finance and Further details regarding courses and a copy of Gap Years. Students also had the chance to look the presentation are available online at: http:// at various HE institutions display stands and www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com/sixth-form/ discover more about enhancing their learning

and how they can access suitable degree Student Finance 2013 courses.

All pupils intending to go to University in September 16-19 Bursary Funds

2013 should have already th applied for student finance! Students in the 6 Form are able to apply for It is crucial that forms are financial assistance to support their learning submitted, if not this could from the Academies 16-19 Bursary Fund. Full jeopardise students’ details of eligibility can be found on the website through the following link or alternatively by re- chances of receiving funds th before they start their degree courses. For more questing an application form from the 6 Form information log on to: Team. www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk http://www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com/ sixth-form/

Page 9 CAREERS Academy gains IIC Peninsular Medical Centre th th Paignton Community & On the 25 and 26 of March 2 groups of Year 9 Sports Academy has students took part in a full day of interactive achieved the Investor in activities at the Peninsular Medical Centre in Careers (IIC) Award for Plymouth. the second time. The award is a quality The Students gained great knowledge and standard for the insight into a variety of careers relating to Health management of careers and Social Work. The activities covered aspects education, information, of occupational therapy, operating departments, advice and guidance physiotherapy, mental health nursing, child (CEIAG) and is now the health and midwifery. most widely used quality award of its kind recognised nationally across the country.

Assessment is based on standards required by legislation or nationally produced guidelines on good practice. The award is broken down into 3 Want to know more about a career in medicine? stages with external assessment at stage 2 & 3; Log onto www.nhscareers.nhs.uk these stages are followed by panel presentation to validate the Assessors’ decisions. The award lasts for 3 years. The academy is very proud of Careers Info its achievement and is actively committed to Self-research: Who do you want to be and what ensuring the best economic outcomes for its will your future hold? There are great resources pupils through the delivery of a comprehensive and a job profile finder on: Careers and Work Related curriculum. We would www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk appreciate feedback from Parents/Guardians, External agencies and pupils regarding careers Have a Work Experience, Career or Further Edu- provision please email your comments to: cation question Email: [email protected] [email protected].

Project Trust (Gap Year Presentation)

Students are starting to think about their plans after their 6th Form studies to help them with their transition a variety of talks have been arranged. This term the Project Trust group talked to stu- dents about Gap Years; how they are financed, who can go and why a gap year is a good idea.

“A year out with Educational Volunteering Charity, Project Trust lets you experience life in Asia, Africa, Latin America or the Caribbean, not as a tourist but as a valued member of a local community. Our long term projects of eight or 12 months will give you plenty of time to explore your new surroundings, whilst working in your community will provide you with an incomparable intimate experience of the inner workings of your chosen country.”

For further information log on to: www.projecttrust.org.uk

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Royal Marines Visibility Army Schools Challenge

Team HMS Raleigh 2013

During January Year 9 pupils looking to take Paignton Community & Sports Academy were the public services option for their GCSEs were led and supervised by the Royal Marines fortunate to take two Year 10 teams and a year 12/13 Visibility team in a variety of team activities. The students were challenged to improve and team to the Army Schools Challenge 2013 which took better themselves through a variety of problem solving activities. The challenges set place at HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, Cornwall. allowed students to review their own and their team’s mental and physical abilities. Over 3 days 40 Teams of 10 students, took

Throughout the day the team answered part in seven tasks to test their teamwork, communication and physical fitness skills. questions regarding pay, job roles, standards and opportunities. www.royalnavy.mod.uk Tasks included an assault course, erecting a camouflage net, paintball shooting, problem

solving and command tasks. The day concluded with a tug-of-war competition.

Students were led and supervised by army

instructors and had input throughout the day from the army careers personnel who

answered questions regarding army life,

standards and opportunities.

The year 10 students took a little while to

warm up but came strong on the command task, whilst the students worked incredibly well together and performed particularly well in the ‘buggy race’ task. All members of the Year 9 Media Taster Teams showed great commitment and team work. Day Well done to all the students that took part. A group of Media and computer technology enthusiasts participated in a day of hands on For more information about Careers in the activities at the Plymouth University. The army log on to: students had a fantastic time and created www.army.mod.uk some very unique pieces of work whilst also seeing the reality of how media and social networking works and can change lives. The Students visit University event was a tool to develop students understanding of Higher/Further Education and A Selection of year 9 students took part in an careers relating to the media industry. event hosted by the Faculty of Education at Plymouth University. For information on careers relating to the media The event was aimed at encouraging young industry log on to: males into a teaching based career. Students actively participated in a series of fun interac- www.creativeskillset.org tive workshops given by Academics and Stu- dent Ambassadors of the University. Students were also given the opportunity to explore the University Campus and its many facilities.

Want to know more about a career in teaching? Log onto www.tda.gov.uk

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Chris Canvealli Selected Paignton’s Gymnastics, for Devon Rugby Under Trampolining and 15s Squad Cheerleading Squad

The Academy would like to What a fabulous performance by Paignton send its warmest Community & Sports Academy’s Gymnastics, congratulations to Chris Trampolining and Cheerleading squad at the Canevali of Year 10 South Devon Schools Competition! The girls not for his recent selection for only looked the part, but also performed with the Devon Rugby Under 15's expertise and excellence to steal the show by squad. achieving the Gymnastics and Cheerleading titles, third place for Trampolining and winning The dynamic young full back the overall Team Gold! has been making rapid progress and is a member of Outstanding individual performances saw Charlie the Academy's Platinum Gifted and Talented and Imogen Plumridge, and Olivia Dean and roster. Emily Philbin take joint Gold for the Pairs Sports Acro Gymnastics competition. Beth Norman won We wish Chris every success and hope that he Trampolining Gold for Year 9 Girls, whilst can help propel Devon U15's to County Georgia Lea won overall Gold for her immaculate Championship glory! performance. Jess Sanders-Wyatt won Trampolining Silver and Newcomer to the Sport and Emily Shepherd produced an exceptional 4th Home Park Football Trip place in her category.

The highlight of the day was the culmination of gymnasts and trampolinists, who were given the ominous ‘on the day’ task of choreographing and performing a team Cheerleading routine. Remaining cool and focussed, the girls delivered a stunning performance to take Cheerleading Gold and the Overall School Title. Thanks to Captain Beth Norman for her calming influence and team management skills.

Congratulations to the PCSA Squad:

On Friday 8th March, thirty of the Academy's most talented young footballers across Years 7 to 13 were given the opportunity to witness the future of British football, when they were rewarded with a trip to Home Park to watch England Schoolboys take on their Northern Irish counterparts.

A tightly contested affair ended in a 1-1 stalemate, which included a dramatic last-gasp equaliser for the hosts.

An enjoyable evening was had by all and with some luck and hard work, we hope to see some PCSA pupils donning the famous 3 lions in the near future! Beth Norman (Captain), Olivia Dean, Georgia Lea, Ella Pegg, Emily Philbin, Imogen Plumridge And Charlie Plumridge

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Paignton Host first ever Jones takes big strides Inspiration Games! towards becoming Top

On 27th February 2013 Paignton Community and Level Referee! Sports Academy reached another important sporting landmark in the Academy’s history by hosting the first ever Inspiration Series Primary Festival. Over 100 young people came together to take part in the event, which included students from Curledge Street Academy, Kings Ash Academy and Paignton’s very own Year 9 Sports Leadership team.

The event started with an incredible stunt show performed by British trial biking champion Andrei Burton and his team of extreme cyclists.

After the thrilling show the pupils were led by the Academy’s finest Year 9 Sports Leaders to various sporting facilities, to experience a range of sports in mixed groups.

The event was a roaring success and the primary Callum Jones of Year 8 has shown huge potential students and young leaders are already excited in recent weeks by volunteering to referee both and preparing for the next event! Year 7 and primary school fixtures here at PCSA. Callum has been earning rave reviews for his well-disciplined and fair approach to officiating. His most recent displays have seen him star in games between local primary schools, Sacred Heart and Curledge Street Academy, as well as performances at the Year 7 Football Club and Year 7 friendly fixtures.

At such a young age, the experience he is already gaining will no doubt propel him towards being one of the finest young talents in football officiating to emerge from the Torbay area. PCSA Runners Impress at the Devon Schools Cross Country Championships

On Saturday 19th January Academy pupils: Georgina Lea, Sam Woodcock (Year 7), Owen Coldwell (Year 8), Scott Robinson (Year 9) and Alison Northcott (Year 11) represented Torbay in the Devon Schools Cross Country Championships held at Central Park in Plymouth.

Despite very cold conditions and competing against the county’s best young runners, our academy athletes produced some impressive results with the highlights being Scott and Owen finishing 12th and 18th (out of 70) respectively in the 3km boys junior race.

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Mayfield School catches Paignton start Primary Six Nations Fever! Football Craze!

Paignton Academy’s Young Ambassadors; Linnea Byrne, Callum Bavister, Ali Northcott and Rebecca Bainbridge all visited Mayfield School on Thursday 7th March to deliver the first of six Tag Rugby sessions. The sessions have been set up by the Young Ambassadors to help develop the rugby skills of students at Mayfield School and give them a taste of the Six Nations fever that has been sweeping the country.

The first session went superbly! The feedback from students was extremely positive and with the demand for more sessions to come, Paignton’s Young Ambassadors have a busy schedule of rugby coaching ahead of them! The new Primary Football Club taking place on a Monday night has seen staff and young leaders teach young budding footballers from Curledge Street Academy, Sacred Heart Primary and Kings Ash Academy new skills and helped to develop their footballing ability.

With over 90 students recorded as the highest attendance so far, it is a huge success for local primary students who have been giving rave reviews about the club. With the skills and attractive football on show each week there is every chance we could see the next David Beckham or Kelly Smith emerge from the Paignton area in the not too distant future!

Robinson Runs Riot for SMSC Olympics for Year 8s! Year 7 students

On Tuesday 21st Janu- As part of Fabulous Fridays, the whole of Year 7 ary, star striker Jamie took to the PE Department for Olympic themed Robinson was ‘Man of workshops, designed to test and improve their the Match’ for the knowledge and understanding of the Spiritual, second game running, Moral, Social and Cultural aspects of sport and smashing a hat-trick society. as the in-form Year 8 Football Team cruised The workshops consisted of some highly to an 8-0 victory over competitive team, individual and problem solving Dartmouth in the first activities that were thoroughly enjoyed by the round of the South students. Devon Cup. Overall the understanding of SMSC across Year 7 The lads now advance to the next round and, was improved as a result of the event and the with some more training sessions in the bank, Year 7 students left having thoroughly enjoyed they will certainly be ready to keep their dream the activities. of Cup success alive.

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insight into the skills required to run a successful Sports Literacy Project radio station and for making the Sky Sports Literacy project the talk of Torbay! Visits Palm FM

On Thursday 14th February, the Sky Sports Lit- eracy Pupils from Year 9 finished off their pro- ject in fine style by paying a visit to local radio station; Palm FM.

The group were shown around by Head of News, Corrina Hunt and were even allowed to gate- crash DJ Colin Leslie's studio to watch as he broadcast his daytime show live across Torbay.

After discussing the importance of developing their key literacy skills with some more of the station's presenters, the pupils then recorded several 'vox-pop' style interview clips describing their personal project experiences. These clips were later edited and included as part of the top local news story about the project during each Palm FM news bulletin the following Saturday.

Our thanks go to Corrina and all of the staff at Palm FM for providing us with such an interesting

Year 10s secure place in next round of Devon Cup with Convincing Win

The Year 10 Football squad ran out 5-0 winners over Stoke Dameral Community College which sees them progress through to the next round of the Devon cup.

Fifteen minutes in, Owen Mosely kept a cool head to slot the ball past the stranded keeper, which was quickly followed by another goal from captain Kieran Parkin via an inch perfect cross from Kingsley Burrows.

Stoke Dameral did threaten on the break, but again they found Jordan Hoskins, Jack Appleby- Edwards and Josh Jowsey in terrific form, sniff- ing out any chance of a goal scoring opportunity. Utility player Sam Ballie once again showed his outstanding ability to adapt into playing any position with a confident display in the home goal. The second half saw Paignton really dominate the game with further goals from Ciannon Breen and a rocket from Owen Scott.

But the best was saved for last when Jack Appleby-Edwards burst into the box to execute a side bicycle kick, which Emile Heskey himself would be proud of. Congratulations to all of the squad.

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Did you know that just registering your son or daughter for Free School Meals means that the Academy gets extra money?

Register now to make sure we don’t all miss out!!

The Government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best. This funding is called a ‘Pupil Premium’. For every student registered the Academy gets £900 this year.

If you are registered for Free School Meals you could also get help with costs of Out of School Activities and Clubs, Activities Week and the Academy’s Holiday Programme.

Please register to make sure your son or daughter and others in their class don’t miss out.

How Does it work?

1. First, check if you qualify – it is not just if you are unemployed, so please look at the list below. 2. Registering is really quick and easy – if you think you qualify, contact the Academy for an application form. 3. If you want your child to have a free, healthy meal at lunchtime that’s great – they will get the free meal (saving you more that £350 a year), extra benefits and the school gets £600 extra. 4. If you don’t want your child to have the school meals they can continue as normal – as long as you qualify and are registered, the school still gets £600 extra.

Do you Qualify?

You can register your child for Free School Meals if you get any of these benefits:

 Income Support  Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance  Income-related Employment and Support Allowance  Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999  The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit  Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190  Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

No one will know you have registered and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.

Please talk to us about registering your child today.

Pupils can also register for Free School Meals if they get any of these benefits in their own right. Come and talk to us if you’re not sure.

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BOROUGH ROAD CONTACT DETAILS: WATERLEAT ROAD CONTACT DETAILS: Main Office Tel: 01803 403003 Main Office Tel: 01803 403005 Main Office Fax: 01803 403004 Main Office Fax: 01803 403006 Attendance Office: 01803 403721 Attendance Office Tel: 01803 403602 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: paigntoncommunitycollege.com

TERM DATES 2012/13 LEADERSHIP TEAM 2012/13

Principal: Miss J English—Waterleat Road AUTUMN TERM: Deputy Principal: Mr M Smith—Borough Road First Day - Wednesday 5th September 2012 Last Day - Friday 21st December 2012 Assistant Principal: Mr M Williams—Borough Road Staff Training Day – Tuesday 4th September 2012 Assistant Principal: Mr A Thomas—Waterleat Road SPRING TERM: Assistant Principal: Mr J Trevarthen—Borough Road First Day – Monday 7th January 2013 Director of Finance: Mrs G Gribbins—Waterleat Road Last Day – Thursday 28th March 2013 SUMMER TERM: First Day – Monday 15th April 2013 Last Day – Thursday 25th July 2013 PASTORAL SUPPORT HALF TERM DATES: Head of Key Stage 3: Miss H Wilkinson Autumn – Monday 22nd October 2012 – Friday 2nd Head of Key Stages 4 and 5: Mr T Willcocks November 2012 (10 days) Spring – Monday 18th February – Friday 22nd HEADS OF YEAR PASTORAL MANAGERS: February 2013 (5 days) Year 7 Miss H Wilkinson Mrs N Rundle Year 8 Miss E Pierce Mrs E Kelly Summer – Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May 2013 Year 9 Miss J Brown Mrs A Kempson (5 days) Year 10 Mr M Cocker Ms A Sanford Year 11 Miss S Eagles Miss K Casey Bank Holiday—Monday 6th May 2013

Years 12/13 Pastoral Team: Mrs L Hay Mrs T Humphries TERM DATES 2013/14

Please note: AUTUMN TERM: Year Groups 7, 8 and 9 are based at the Waterleat Road Centre and Year Groups 10, 11 and 12/13 are First Day - Thursday 5th September 2013 based at the Borough Road Centre. Last Day - Friday 20th December 2013 Staff Training Days – Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday 4th September 2013 LEARNING SUPPORT SPRING TERM: Contact numbers for parents who need help with First Day – Monday 6th January 2014 Special Educational Needs: Last Day – Friday 4th April 2014 KEY STAGE 3 Ms M Fulcher 01803 393856 SUMMER TERM: KEY STAGE 4/5 Mr B Chapman 01803 403729 First Day – Tuesday 22nd April 2014 Last Day – Friday 25th July 2014 HALF TERM DATES: ABSENCE LINES Autumn – Monday 21st October 2013 – Friday 1st Contact numbers to report a Student’s absence are as November 2013 (10 days) follows: Spring – Monday 17th February – Friday 21st KEY STAGE 3 MRS CHAPMAN 01803 403602 February 2014 (5 days) KEY STAGE 4 MRS BALLINGER 01803 403721 Summer – Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2014 6TH FORM MRS HUMPHRIES 01803 403746 (5 days) ABSENCE AND WELFARE OFFICER: MRS LISA JONES: 07501 030498 Bank Holiday—Monday 5th May 2014

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