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Winter 2018 Eton scholarship offers Hasan great opportunity POLITICS enthusiast Hasan Patel has completed a remarkable year by winning OFFER: a £76,000 scholarship to Eton College, the Hasan school attended by Princes William and Harry. shows off his Hasan will rub shoulders with the elite scholarship when he begins studying at the world-famous letter Berkshire school next September. It comes after he became the youngest-ever speaker at a major political party conference when he addressed Labour Party delegates in August. Aged just 15, he was a year younger than the previous youngest speaker and former Conservative party leader, William Hague. Hasan won his Eton place after coming through a gruelling three-day assessment at the school, which included three entrance exams, seven interviews and a public debate. The Year 11 student was mentored throughout the application process by our Headteacher, Mr Hussain. Hasan, who has won an army of fans on Twitter for his outspoken political views, gave a rousing speech to the Labour conference at support I have received, particularly from my Marlborough College, and Martin Woodrow, the Liverpool Echo Arena. Headteacher but also the school in general, has who is at University College School. He said: “My politics won’t change because been incredible. Headteacher Mr Hussain said: “Hasan is I am entering a different type of environment. “This is a place that gives us, the students, a truly exceptional young man. Asides from Eton won’t change me, I will still be the same the tools and support to pursue our dreams. I being incredibly bright, he is the most engaged boy from East when I arrive and when have been here since I was three years old in and motivated student I have known in my I leave. the nursery and it has played a crucial part in years of teaching. He is the type of person who “This opportunity will allow me to return making me the person I am today.” will seize this opportunity generously offered to my community better armed to tackle the Hasan becomes the third student to win a by Eton. His is a name I expect we will all be many social problems they face. He added: place at a fee-paying school, following in the hearing more of in the near future.” “George Mitchell is an exceptional school. The footsteps of Nadia Hassan, now studying at Hasan making his mark: Turn to page 3 Community comes first STUDENTS have been helping out in their community, raising money for charity and making toys for a nursery as part of our Kindness project. In September, Year 8 pupils held a bake sale (right) for the Macmillan cancer charity while Year 7 gave up their for the Christmas party at a surrounding the school and lunchbreaks to run SATs local care home and the choir sent thank-you cards to tutorials to the Year 6 pupils. sang carols at the event. neighbours. In October, Year 9 students Not to be outdone, our Students were also tasked assembled food hampers for Year 9 students then made with undertaking one act of local charity Sally’s Kitchen at wooden toys (left) in Design kindness over a weekend in the Leytonstone Food Bank. Technology for a local nursery. November, which they then Later in the month, Students also planted bulbs described on a card posted in Mind To Be Kind: See Pages 6-7 students donated raffle prizes in Albert Park, swept streets our kindness post box. n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter YEAR 10 students learnt about the Global Citizenship Scheme Award during a OUR steel band won praise from local residents and councillors at the switch-on of the talk from ambassador Kim Christmas lights on Francis Road in December. Sorenson (above). Exam results are once again among the best GEORGE Mitchell School has been recognised as among the best in the country after a record-breaking year for GCSE results. Our Progress 8 score of plus 0.61 means the school is in the top 250 schools nationwide for exams, according to figures released by the in October. The school is also in the top three non- selective boys’ schools in London and among the best in the borough of Waltham Forest. The score also means that George Mitchell outperforms the majority of Ofsted-rated Outstanding schools, which have an average Progress 8 score of plus 0.47. Progress 8, which is the new government benchmark for measuring school success, charts pupils’ progress from when they start to when they leave school. Moment of truth: Students discover their exam results at the school in August It comes as Headteacher Mr Hussain marked five years since taking over at the school. Fun Since his arrival, the school has been moved from being rated Requires by the Improvement to Good by Ofsted – and has seen results rise year-on-year with GCSE camp achievements among the best in the borough. Headteacher Saeed Hussain said: “To be fire recognised as among the top-performing YEAR 7 schools in the country for the second year in students a row proves we have built on very strong have fun foundations. toasting “It is possible to score top results in marsh- one year but then fail to capitalise on that mallows success by not achieving at the same level at our the following year. leadership “We have proven that our results are camp in based not on a lucky year but on a bedrock Bounds of very high-quality teaching and a focus on Green in academic success.” October.

2 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter Hasan making his mark in politics TEENAGE political activist newspaper on becoming a rising Hasan Patel has become the star of the left and his presence on youngest-ever speaker at a party social media. conference, aged just 15. He was chosen to represent The George Mitchell Year 11 and Wanstead Labour student was given a standing Party at the annual conference ovation for his passionate talk on following a members’ ballot. the closure of local services and Hasan was congratulated on how young people can bring about his speech by a number of high- a change in society. profile politicians, including During the conference, held local MP John Cryer and Shadow in Liverpool, Hasan also led a Secretary of State for Education, Question Time-style panel with Angela Rayner. fellow young activists at an event Hasan said: “Getting up and called World Transformed. talking in front of so many people The youngster has built a was really nerve-wracking, strong following on social media particularly given that I am so with more than 19,000 people much younger than most of them. following him on Twitter under “But if you are passionate about the handle @CorbynistaTeen. something you quickly forget your His account is followed by a nerves. number of high-profile politicians “I could see the audience and journalists, including BBC responding to me and got a real presenter Victoria Derbyshire rush of adrenaline.” and Shadow Chancellor John He added: “Afterwards, lots of McDonnell. people were coming up to me and Following his speech, Hasan saying well done on my speech. It was interviewed by The Guardian was such an amazing feeling.” Primary pupils settling into their £10m home PUPILS at our primary site had their first lessons in their brand-new building this term. Our pupils started the half-term in October in a new home following a £10 million redevelopment project. The two-storey building features a state-of- the-art library, drama studio and science and technology room, as well as a hall equipped with audio visual equipment. It houses both early years and pupils on the same site for the first time in the school’s history. The move comes exactly a year after their peers in the moved into their own new £20m building last January. The work was carried out by developers Bowmer and Kirkland and funded by the Education Funding Agency under the Priority School Building Programme. Year 6 pupil Ismail, from Leyton, said: “It is so much bigger and more modern now than it was before. “There are some amazing new classrooms with equipment that we did not have before.” Fellow Year 6 pupil Mark, from Leyton, said: “It makes a big difference to your learning because you have much better equipment to work with. “The outdoor space is amazing because it means we have lots more room to play.” the country. Both our primary and secondary Our educational standards have consistently Headteacher Saeed Hussain said: “As a school students have access to the kind of been among the very best in the country but school we are very fortunate to have facilities state-of-the-art technology and equipment that now we have facilities across the primary and to match and exceed anything you will find in will have a real impact on their education. secondary school to match.”

3 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter Primary pupils ready to bridge generation gap OUR primary school pupils have teamed up with residents from a local community centre for an intergenerational art project. The two-year venture, run by charities Magic Me and the L&Q Foundation, will see our Year 3 and 4 pupils partnered with elderly residents from the Seddon Centre, Leyton. This month, the two groups took part in an arts and crafts dragon-making session with artist and puppeteer Polly Beestone. The two groups also made Christmas decorations for each other, which are displayed in the school and the community centre. Other plans include puppet making, drawing and Working map-making, plus short film, photography together: and music pieces to be showcased at a street Some of festival. the Seddon Kate Hodson, Programme Director for Centre Magic Me, said: “We are very excited about residents this new project and can’t wait to see what happens when three generations come together to celebrate their community through a range of arts projects and a new street festival. We think it is going to be really inspirational Helen Williams, Head of Primary Phase at for our children to value the older people in for all the people and artists who get involved. George Mitchell School, said: “As a school, our community and to learn from them, but We are also excited to be working in Waltham we feel very privileged to have been chosen they also have a unique opportunity to work Forest as it becomes London Borough of to be part of this intergenerational project together closely with them for a goal they will Culture for the first time.” over the next two years. It is so important all be part of and enjoy.” Staff dedication pays dividends Parent Governor Dionne Campbell Marks reflects on a term packed with milestones for the school...

OUR primary students are finally enjoying new facilities and increased space in their new building. I visited recently and was much impressed, not just with the space but also with the time and dedication the staff and teachers took Speaker’s insight into NHS ‘to achieve it. Olive Dining joined us as our new TOP executive Adam Sewell-Jones talked to “I wanted to share that passion with them caterers and I have had the pleasure of Year 11 students about a career in the NHS and to mark the 70th anniversary with the eating lunch at both the primary and during a visit to the school. young people that are going to be the future of secondary sites. The variety of choice is Mr Sewell-Jones, who is the CEO of NHS the NHS. I was very impressed particularly by impressive. My daughter particularly likes Improvement, also gave an insight into the the students who stayed behind at the end to

that she can buy snacks to eat later during history of the health service. The talk was part ask questions.” after- school activities. Previously, she of the NHS 70th anniversary celebrations and Year 11 student Uzair got one-to-one advice

would only eat packed lunch! was organised by Speakers for Schools. from Mr Sewell-Jones on accountancy and My fellow governors and I joined He was also quizzed by our students, who finance careers in the NHS. asked him questions on employment skills, the He said: “It was a real privilege to talk to fantastic volunteers in helping with ‘ the school’s enterprise day, where we effect of Brexit on the NHS and working under someone so successful and so high profile participated in mock interviews and pressure. about my own career ambitions. advised students on presentation skills. Mr Sewell-Jones said: “There are 350 jobs “He was very friendly and helpful and gave Finally, our ‘Friends of George Mitchell’ in the NHS, which means that every student me lots of really useful advice about my future Facebook page membership I talked to today could do a different job. It is and options after GCSE. increases daily. We welcome the fifth biggest employer in the world and an “Having the opportunity to hear from really new members, so please join. institution the British people are rightly very successful people is inspiring, particularly as proud of. he comes from East London.”

4 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter Standards remain high amid disruption The autumn term was a particularly The autumn term has been a very busy busy term with the PSBP building works Headteacher Mr Hussain reflects one. All students in the primary have nearing completion. The primary school on another successful term at been singing their hearts out at ‘Sing successfully moved into its new building George Mitchell School... Off’ competitions; Ms Stone has been and the temporary blocks on the secondary working with Years 3 and 4 and residents school site have been demolished. remain George Mitchell School and that I am in a local care home on the ‘Magic Me’ ‘Secondary students now have a new intergenerational project; and there have committed that the school retains its unique playground, with the basketball hoops identity and ethos. You should see little been trips to the Science Museum, City Hall restored and new markings for netball, difference apart from an additional logo on and Woodberry Down. basketball and football. Students and staff the school’s letterhead. Primary parents have also been have coped incredibly well during the In December, we received the FFT and participating in Phonics workshops to rebuild and I am proud that the disruption RAISE reports in which all schools are learn how to better support their children’s caused by building works has not affected assessed and compared with National learning at home. standards across the school. Standards. Once again, George Mitchell In the secondary, there have been many From January, George Mitchell School will School has come out incredibly well. trips to enrich the curriculum: impressive be part of Partnership Learning, a small trust The percentage of students in the music trips and performances,

working across a number of East London Early Years achieving a Good Level of wonderful MFL day trips to boroughs. Development (GLD) was again higher Boulogne and Bruges; theatre

Academies form an integral part of than national average and students made trips in English and Drama; the Government’s education policy to excellent progress in the primary, achieving the Speak Out Challenge for raise attainment for all children and the highest grades the primary has ever Year 10; as well as a range of George Mitchell School will now have seen. sports competitions where‘ the opportunity to use the freedoms and In year 11, we maintained the high our students have done us flexibilities of status to share best achievement of previous years and our proud. And across both practice and work with others to bring about Progress 8 score of 0.61 (measuring progress schools, Olive Dining sustained improvements to all schools in the across students’ best eight subjects,) puts us have established area. fifth in the borough and in the top 10% of themselves well as I would like to reassure all parents and schools nationally. There is much to celebrate the school’s carers that George Mitchell School will still academically. catering provider. Caterers earn a seal of approval STUDENTS have given the thumbs-up to the delicious food being served up by our new caterers in the canteen. During the summer holidays, a panel of Ali steals the tasters including students, staff and parents were tasked with choosing a new canteen supplier.And it was Olive Dining, with their show in quiz selection of handmade food cooked with fresh raw ingredients, which was judged the best. YEAR 11 student Ali beat dozens of The catering firm boasts of offering fine students from other schools to win a quiz dining, drawn from different cultures, that during a visit to the Royal Aeronautical replicates the sort of food offered at top Society. restaurants. Ali was crowned the winner after And as far as our students are concerned, the correctly answering every question of company has more than lived up to its billing a multiple-choice test on engineering since it starting working with the school in during a visit in October. November. The visit included talks from top Year 10 Yousaf Arif said: “The pupils engineers from global brands and leading absolutely love the new food. It is a huge institutions, including the Royal Airforce. improvement on what we had here before. Students also learned about college “It is so good that it has stopped so many and university options and career paths pupils going to the fast food places after for jobs in the engineering sector. school. When you have food this good, you Ali, who took his physics GCSE early don’t need to go elsewhere.” and achieved an A, said: “I was pleased to “The flavours are just amazing and the “There are salads and a vegetarian option. win the quiz because there were lots of selection of food on offer means there is It makes a real difference to the atmosphere in students there from different schools who something for everyone.” the canteen and at school. all had an interest in engineering. Erica Tacu, also in Year 10, added: “There is “It also helps with our studies as well “It was really insightful to hear from so much more on offer now in the canteen. It because you still feel full in the afternoon, engineers working for big companies.” tastes good but it is also really healthy. which means you work better in class.”

5 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter George Mitchell School Mind To Be Kind A new culture of respect THIS academic year the school has introduced a new initiative aimed at promoting culture and character among students. The programme, which includes the principles of kindness, respect and living without harm, has seen pupils participate in a range of activities. The themes in the Mind To Be Kind project have been introduced in both assemblies and during student tutor times. Activities participated in include charity fundraising, community outreach, collections for food banks, acts of kindness and litter picks. Headteacher Mr Hussain said: “Not only do we believe that all students should leave George Mitchell with excellent academic results, but also with attributes that make them outstanding members of society. “This impact on the culture and atmosphere of the school has been huge. Students are now more respectful of staff and one another. “There is a real sense of community and coming together to help each other and those in need of support. The students very much enjoyed taking part and all of them said how wonderful it was to show kindness.”

Students have been credited with sprucing up Abbotts Park by picking litter and planting out new Students help their neighbourhood after planting bulbs in Victoria bulbs. Park. She said: “Helping out made us feel good about to brighten the As part of the project, they also swept pavements ourselves. The park is looked after by only one in the streets surrounding the school as part of our person and he finds it very hard. We were all happy neighbourhood Mind To Be Kind project. Year 9 Gabriele helped tidy and proud that we were able to help out.” Poster campaign pays off STUDENTS have been reminded to ‘Mind To Be Kind’ through a poster campaign around the school. Student-designed slogans have appeared in classrooms and in the halls to promote positive behaviour. Sabrina, Year 9, said: “The kindness campaign has taught us how to act as responsible adults when we leave school. “Doing acts of kindness has been very satisfying.” Students play their part for Aids event STUDENTS and staff helped to raise money for an Aids charity by selling red ribbons. They also had their pictures taken in photo frames wearing the red ribbons to help raise awareness about the disease and break down the stigma attached to Aids. The My Red Ribbon campaign, set up by Brigstowe Project in Bristol, was run in November to help mark World Aids Day. Year 8 pupils held a bake sale for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.

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Exam tips for younger students It’s not hard to PRIMARY pupils got top tips on exams and a time to help our primary pupils learn about taste of life at secondary school thanks to our Citizenship. show kindness Mind To Be Kind project. Year 7 Faieq said: “I have really enjoyed Year 7 pupils gave up their lunchtime to run working with Year 6. You get to meet new STUDENTS were tasked with undertaking SATs tutorials to the Year 6s embarking on people and it makes me feel proud to be able one act of kindness over a weekend in their exams at the end of this academic to help younger students prepare for their SATs November which they then described on year. exams. We never had this – it makes me feel a card posted in our kindness post bag. Year 10 students also gave up their free like I am a teacher.” Acts of kindness included cooking a meal for their parents, looking after a younger sibling (above) and writing a thank-you card to a friend or relative. Year 9 Liza said: “It’s the little things that make a difference. We have helped older people in the community carry their groceries, given up seats on buses, and helped out at home. “This does not happen often and we have learnt how easy it is to be kind to other people.” Pupils’ festive party effort

STUDENTS donated raffle prizes and sang carols at the Christmas party of a local care home. They also helped to serve a festive lunch of turkey with all the trimmings at Leytonstone Serviceman’s Club. To celebrate a resident’s 99th birthday, Nimet from our Food Technology department made a special cake, which was presented by students. Food Bank delighted with donation Year 7 student Diana said: “This was a really special event. Some of the older YEAR 9 students collected food and other had was that people were so happy because residents in the care home have no essentials for hampers which they donated to they had never seen this happen before. This families around them and you could see homeless shelters and food banks. made students very happy too. I think overall, the joy in their eyes. The items, which were donated by families as a result of the Mind To Be Kind campaign, “It was quite unexpected. It made and staff at the school, were given to Sally’s attitudes of students across the school have me feel really happy that I could bring Kitchen at the Leytonstone Food Bank. changed. happiness to others through singing and Year 9 student Liza said: “We made food for “People say ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you’ more spending time with them.” a local food bank and the feedback we have and students are learning better manners.”

7 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter Diana’s donation helps Gardening Club to grow STUDENTS have been credited with making our school a calmer and more attractive place after giving our garden a facelift. The Gardening Club, who meet once a week, have been planting flowers and growing fruit and vegetables since the beginning of last year. Year 8 student Diana won a £150 prize for her Jack Petchey award, presented for her commitment to helping the school community. She spent the money on gardening equipment for the group, which included a watering can, a hose and herbs and organic seeds. Diana said: “I love helping out in the garden. There is a real sense of achievement to planting something and watching it grow. “It is also a good feeling to know that you are making the school a nice place to be in, by having flowers and vegetables around.” Fellow Year 8 pupil Denis added: “The school helps us every day by giving us a great education so we should pay it back in some way. The Gardening Club is a great place to learn new things about nature but is also a place to make new friends.” French teacher Mr Vilca was inspired to start the Gardening Club after spotting an unused patch of grass perfect for planting. He said: “I saw an opportunity for students to build a bond with one another and staff. “This garden is living proof of a school with a sense of community where staff and students really care for each other.” Pupils get real French lesson

PUPILS got the chance to practise their newly acquired language skills on a trip to Boulogne in France. During the visit in September, they were tasked with ordering and paying for their food in a local café in French. They also had to chat with locals during a trip to a local shopping centre, a visit to an aquarium and at the beach. Year 8 student Spirit said: “Being out of the UK was great. You can learn a lot in a classroom but nothing beats actually being in a place and talking to local people. “My favourite part was ordering my sandwich in a café. There is a really good feeling when you know you have made yourself understood in another language.” Later in the term, students also took a trip to Bruges in Belgium for the winter market.

8 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter THE Head boy/ OUR girl and nursery student students council have been discuss rewarded ways of for good engaging behaviour the with a student host of body over PJ Masks breakfast. goodies. Teachers share ideas at networking session TEACHERS from across Waltham Forest shared good practice and got classroom tips at a Teach Meet workshop held at the school. Fellow teachers from primary and secondary schools in the borough gave talks and had the chance to network at the session held at George Mitchell School in October. They also heard from Ted Talk featured speaker Action Jackson, who spoke about the importance of staying motivated. He said: “We give awards to rappers, sports people, actors and TV stars, but it is the people in this room who make a real difference in our society. My role here is simple – I remind these teachers what a fantastic job they are doing and remind them that they deserve to be celebrated.” Assistant Headteacher Miss Rook said: “It is vitally important as teachers that we are constantly able to revolve our methods and practices. Personally, I have picked up so many great tips from other teachers here today which will have a huge impact on how I teach.” In total, teachers from 15 schools from Getting to grips with equality across Waltham Forest attended. Teach Meet STUDENTS from across the school discovered more about equality in a society events are held all over the country and run by drop down day in November. teachers. Girls give campaign backing with film shoot Students will feature in a promotional video run by sanitary product brands after taking part in the End Period Poverty campaign. The students were selected for the film after taking part in the project, which aims to make all sanitary products free in school. Students from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 were quizzed on the campaign and how it has impacted on school life, for the film shoot in December. Ms Hadaway said: “Credit for this project must go firstly to our students for the way they have engaged but also to Ms Brocki who signed us up. “Being part of the film shoot was a thrilling experience for our pupils and the project as whole has had a big impact on the school.”

9 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter HOUSE UPDATE

We are proud to unveil our new House shields and banners. They have been expertly designed by Mr Zymberi and truly capture the values and principles that our house system represents.

l The coat of arms reminds us of unification and equality l The coat of arms is a celebration of how our knowledge in l The coat of arms is designed with different colours and ranks science has grown with time standing equally next to each other l The coat of arms is designed with atoms; protons/neutrons l The quote from Emmeline Pankhurst teaches us that our and their electrons actions speak louder than words l The red atom in the middle is Carbon14, which is found in every human body

l The coat of arms recognises that there are still places in the world l The coat of arms is designed with different colours where education is not a basic human right representing and celebrating different faiths and cultures l The coat of arms depicts drops of blood that signify the suffering in the world that some endure in pursuit of education l The torch signifies the Olympic ideal of promoting l The book in the middle is a representation of education and also of friendship, peace and sporting excellence the books Malala was carrying when she was targeted Pankhurst claims Achievement Cup

The results of the George Mitchell All-Through Achievement Cup 2017/18 saw the trophy go to worthy winner, Pankhurst. Place house Name Total House Points 1st Pankhurst 8060 2nd Owens 7330 3rd Curie 7318 l The coat of arms celebrates that everyone can be successful in life 4th Malala 7135 no matter what path they take 5th Morris 6974 l The blue flower (tulip) in the middle is a painting from Morris

10 n George Mitchell School n Winter 2018 newsletter ATTENDANCE MATTERS Facts show good attendance has link with success FAMLIES are being urged to unauthorised absence resulting in ensure their children attend a possible fine issued by the local school every day as part of authority. our new Attendance Matters They are also encouraged initiative. to only allow students to Studies show a clear link take time off for ‘exceptional between attendance and circumstances’ and medical punctuality at school and success appointment made outside of in achieving high grades, places school hours. at college and university, and top Ian Marshall, Deputy careers. Headteacher, said: “Good A child whose attendance is 95 attendance and punctuality is so per cent over the course of important. the year will miss approximately “It demonstrates that students nine days of school and 50 are dedicated and committed to lessons. their learning. This gives them Those dropping as low as every opportunity to succeed. 65 percent will lose 67 days of We understand that education and miss 340 lessons, occasionally students feel unwell. meaning students are significantly However we urge parents to less likely to do well. continue supporting our efforts to Further research suggests improve attendance by ensuring missing 17 days of school, at an that students attend school attendance of around 92 percent, without fail except in exceptional will result in a whole grade drop circumstances.” at GCSE or SATs. If your child is going to be Families are reminded that absent, you must report it to the students are not allowed to take school before 9.30am by ringing holidays during term time with 020 8539 6198.

YEAR 4 class Ash had the best attendance in the academic year 2018/19 at our primary school, with a combined total of 97.9 percent.

STUDENTS are being rewarded for perfect attendance and punctuality with entry into a weekly prize draw. Pupils who attend every class on time have the chance to win £5 vouchers to spend at Westfield Shopping Centre. The student with the highest attendance and punctuality at our primary school will receive Stars of the Week certificates. Year 8 Petar (above), who received a £5 Westfield voucher, said: “I was so happy CLASS 7W had the best attendance in the academic year 2018/19 at our secondary to be rewarded for coming to school school, with a combined total of 98.9 percent. every day. It was a real treat.”

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Silver lining for our runners OUR Year 7 girls’ team bagged a silver medal secured a top 20 finish, including Masooma, Head of PE Ms Hadaway said: “Our girls after finishing a highly respectable second at who completed the race in 11th place. The in all year groups performed with grit and the borough cross country championships. school entered teams from Years 7, 8 and 9 at determination. Our Year 7 showed their Among our runners, three of our students the event held across the borough in October. mettle by finishing second overall.”

Courageous girls record first victory WEEKLY training sessions paid dividends their first-ever win in the match held in for our Year 8 basketball girls, who tasted October. victory this term over . Special praise goes to star player Noha, The team played with courage, whose stunning performance on the court OUR nursery children showcase their determination and perseverance to score helped carry the team to victory. handmade poppies at a Remembrance Parade at the school in November.

OUR Years 7 and 8 Netball Club takes place every Monday after school. YEAR 7 pupils have been enjoying their Music lessons this term.

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