Crown Life October 2019

Dear Parents/Carers and Guardians Annual Prize giving Awards, Stationers’ Hall Careering towards the half term break, it seems appropriate that I formally Achievements of students across all year groups were celebrated at our introduce myself. My name is Wayne Barnett, annual prize giving evening at The Stationers’ Hall on 7 October. a husband and a parent with twenty two years of educational experience. For the past four Students, together with their parents/carers, enjoyed a welcome reception years I have been the Principal of Mascalls with drinks and canapes before being called to take their seats for the , in Paddock Wood, one of Kent’s formal awards ceremony. The winners were: highest performing non-selective schools. Prior to joining Mascalls and Leigh Academies Special Awards Winners Trust I worked in, and around, South CCF Cadet Award Sword of Honour Jules (Year 13 leaver) for the Harris Federation, joining them when The James Wilkes Award Matthew (Year 11 leaver) The Academy Award Joshua (Year 13 leaver) the federation had just three schools and The Shea French-Gibbens Fortitude Award Lillie-Ann 8JHX departing when they had grown to thirty secondary and primary academies spanning the South and South East of London. Until recently, I lived in Blackheath, playing Rugby at (now the home of Blackheath RFC) and could often be seen running around , Shooters Hill, Charlton and as a member of the Sutcliffe Park Athletics Club. When I was approached to lead Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy by Simon Beamish, CEO of Leigh Academies Trust, I was delighted. Knowing, from past experience, the reputation of SCWA and its illustrious history I was excited by the prospect that, in the not so distant future, Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy can, once again, be an educational jewel in South Mr Ro b e r t Po o l e y MBE p r e s e n t i n g t h e Sw o r d o f Ho n o u r Mr. T. Fe n w i c k Ma s t e r , Th e St a t i o n e r s ’ Co mpa n y p r e s e n t i n g Aw a r d t o Ju l e s t h e Jam e s Wi l k e s Aw a r d t o Ma t t h e w East London. Yours

Wayne Barnett, Principal

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Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy 145 Road, Eltham SE9 2PT www.scwa.org.uk • Respect • Inclusion • Family • Collaboration • Perseverance Academy News CCF News Jack Petchey Awards Evening The highpoint of this term so far has to be the award of the Sword of Oliver 8SWO, Olivia 8ACN, Maysie 9CJN, Matthew (Yr 11 leaver) Honour to Jules, who completed his sixth form and CCF career in the and Aiden 11ENH had a brilliant evening receiving their Jack summer. Petchey Awards at the . Mr Langford received the Jules was awarded the Sword of Honour, which was commissioned Teachers’ Award. Congratulations to all our winners! and presented by Mr Robert Pooley MBE, of Pooley Sword Limited, who are the official sword makers to the Royal Marines. Citation For Cadet Sergeant Jules “Stationers’ Company - SCWA CCF Outstanding Cadet 2019 Jules joined the Combined Cadet Force at its inception in February 2018, as part of an initial cadre of just 8 cadets. As a former cadet in the Army Cadet Force, Jules brought with him some basic knowledge and skills, particularly in field craft, which he was able to put to good effect in the cadre. He was the sole member of the cadre with any previous experience and it was at this point that it became abundantly clear that he had real leadership potential. In the time that has passed and indeed throughout his service in the contingent Jules has been a steadfast, loyal and inspirational member of the contingent, organising and delivering training as well as making his own progress through the Royal Marines cadet training syllabus. Jules had an impeccable record of attendance at weekly cadet meetings, which take place as a voluntary after school activity on Thursdays and has been fully supportive not only of CCF adult staff and supporters but also of less experienced cadets. In the contingent, Jules served as the Troop Sergeant, responsible to the CCF adult staff for all of the cadets in the Troop. Jules commanded the contingent parade on the occasion of the formal opening in September 2018, our annual Remembrance parades and led the contingent team in the national Pringle Trophy competition held at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone in Devon, receiving a medal of commendation. He was also the senior cadet on the Summer Camp in July, leading our cadets on their first week long Royal Marines camp on Dartmoor. He has proved time and again to be a highly capable leader and instructor, teaching cadets the same subjects and skills he himself learnt only a few months previously. Jules has gone way beyond the minimum expected of a cadet, with a pro-active can-do attitude and clear leadership potential and is duly awarded the Stationers’ Sword of Honour for 2019.” Recruitment this term has been particularly positive, with a large number of Year 10 students joining who are now fully involved with their Term 1 syllabus training, so watch this space in a couple of years for a future winner of the Sword of Honour! Academy News Academy News Camps International Costa Rica 2019 roles of wildlife and we managed to see many species of Costa Rican A report by Lauren 13CSH animals, including toucans, jaguars and spider monkeys. In the summer myself (Lauren), Thomas, Natasha, George, Tom, Jack Once we had completed Papagayo, we went to our final destination and Mr Langford went to Costa Rica from 25 July to 21 August. It was which was Camp Cano Negro. This is where we spent our final week organised by Camps International and we went to four camps located in the country. The project work we participated in was building around the country: Terraba, Osa, Papagayo and Caño Negro. beehives and constructing and painting benches (and trees). It was hard work during the day but it was all very rewarding and the activities In the first camp, Terraba, we were welcomed with a traditional dance in the evening such as the campfire, volley ball and the games of splat by the children of the community. For the project work we helped were a very well deserved break. with brick laying for a new building and improving sanitation. On one of the final evening we were joined by a traditional dancer and We gained many skills such as how to be good leaders, work well band who played and danced for us. We all managed to join in with both in teams and also learnt some extra Spanish with the locals. As it was a really good way of learning about the culture as well as having well as this we got involved with Terraba’s culture and traditions by fun. making tortillas. One of the women from the community joined us for a day and showed us how to make them. We had to separate all This trip was phenomenal. It taught us all so much about another of the individual pieces of corn and crush them with a big stone. It country and the skills we learnt we will take away with us forever. was very difficult but made us all appreciate the things we get so We all loved every second of it and would highly recommend the easily back at home. This camp is where we started to see some of trip to everyone. Costa Rica’s wildlife. In my and Natasha’s room there was a huntsman spider and a scorpion - they were pretty but very scary! From here we went on a 3-and-a-half-hour journey to Camp Osa. This was definitely the messiest camp as we were in the rainforest and everywhere was muddy. In Osa, we went on walks throughout the rainforest to help with the research into primates, amphibians and the wild birds. We also worked on making bird boxes and helped with projects such as building a foundation for a tree nursery to help with the restoration of the rainforest. In this camp we slept in hammocks throughout our stay. We also were visited by many animals such as frogs, bats and lizards. However I was visited by a huge huntsman spider on my hammock one morning; it was terrifying! Additionally, on one of the walks, we came across the deadliest snake in Costa Rica, the Fer De Lance (also known as Terciopelo). It was a very pretty animal though. After Camp Osa, we travelled roughly 7.5 hours to Monteverde to stop over for one night. This is where we all went on a coffee, sugar and chocolate tour. We learnt about the history and the industries making products. After we stayed the night at Monteverde, we travelled to Camp Papagayo. This is where the main part of our trip took place which was scuba diving. We spent a few days learning all the basics in a swimming pool and then we went out into the Pacific Ocean to dive. Those of us who did not dive went snorkelling instead. We saw eels, stingrays, pufferfish and we managed to swim with many schools of tropical fish too. Those who dived went on a shark dive and one group saw over 10 sharks at the bottom of the ocean. Not only was this a once in a lifetime experience but it also helped with research for the conservation of marine animals and sharks (which are critically endangered). The group who didn’t participate in the diving went on a trip to an animal sanctuary. Here we learnt the importance of the Sherwood News Dear Parents/Carers and Students, Year 8 It gives me great pleasure once more to write to you as Head of The Year 8 cohort have come back from the summer break in a very Sherwood School. We have had a simply fantastic start to the new positive manner and feedback from staff regarding some of the new academic year and whilst the summer now setting has been exceptional. At the recent prize giving evening Bryan feels like a long time ago we have had a 8PBE received our year 7 award from the 2018-2019 academic year. wonderful seven weeks since August and We are incredibly proud of Bryan as you can see from his citation: the summer break came to a halt. “Bryan is a friendly, sensible and extremely hard working student. Sherwood Acts of Kindness He is always focussed and has a drive to succeed in school which is We regularly receive and encourage evident in every lesson. Bryan is incredibly polite and has a sunny updates on times when our students disposition which will see him go far in life. He produces work to an have been kind to each other. It gives me excellent standard and is a positive member of Sherwood and the great pleasure to share some of these Academy community. Bryan always makes sensible and rational examples with you: decisions which has seen him become well respected by both his peers and staff. I have no doubt that Bryan will go on to be a positive Emma 7GKE, Chelsea 7GKE and Adrian 7GKE found £5 on the floor member of society and make a real difference in the world.” and handed it in to reception. As reported before the summer holidays, David 8HPK auditioned for David 8HPK found a wallet with bank card and cash in and returned it the part of William in ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’. We are pleased to to be reunited with owner. announce that David did indeed get the part and will be treading the Israel 8HPK found a pre payment bank card in Sherwood and handed boards in the production very shortly. Well done David! David also it in and it was reunited with its owner. received an award at the Stationers’ prize giving event. Prabjot 7GKE helped to set up and organise all the refreshments for “We are incredibly excited and proud to have such a talented year 7 meet the tutors evening. performer in Sherwood school. David is not only is a talented dancer but he’s also a talented actor. He attends the Gillham school Sophie 11FCY encouraged and supported a student into class when of Performing Arts and has previously starred in an advert alongside he was finding going into lessons very difficult. Julie Walters. He often takes part in dance competitions and is highly Harry 10STR, Charlie 10GLD, Kaya 10GLD, and Kenny 10GLD have skilled in a number of different dance styles including contemporary, all been supporting new students in the playground, interacting and street, ballroom and Jazz. Most recently he secured the lead role of encouraging them to play table tennis with them. William in ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ at the Bob Hope Theatre. David has made quite an impression on us in Sherwood School and we are Sherwood Book of Pride so excited to see how his career develops over the next few years.” As you may be aware we have a “Sherwood Book of Pride” in our reception area. If a student produces a really good piece of work they We continue to revel in the successes of the talented sportsman are sent by their teacher to show either myself or Mrs Loughlin. We Sullivan 8LRO. He received our Sherwood School Sports Award then take a copy of this work and place it into our “Book of Pride”, in recently with the following comments: addition we also send a nice letter home to parents/carers to celebrate “Sullivan is probably our flagship sportsman in Sherwood School. the success. He competes in motoGP in a number of different classes. Sullivan We have had a number of entries already including: is highly successful in his field and frequently flies of to exotic locations to compete in various levels in his chosen sport. Not George 7GKE, Alastair 7GKE, Adrian 7GKE - for their science work content with being a fantastic sportsman Sullivan has managed to on cell differentiation juggle his training and competition alongside his school work which Matthius 8LRO and Harmony 8LRO - for their outstanding Art work is always completed to a high standard. Sullivan is a polite and Ronnie 7TBY - for his Maths Work friendly young man who always has a smile on his face. We cannot wait to hear more about his successes and celebrate with him in the Emily 11ENH - for her SRS assessment future.” Commendations To celebrate the everyday successes in each and every lesson we reward students with commendations. Students have been very Year 9 keenly collecting these throughout the term and we will celebrate Year 9 pupils have begun GCSE courses and they seem to be thriving individual successes in module 2. To remind you the following awards with their personalised timetables. It is the chance to study a number are given to students when they reach the thresholds. of new subjects such as Media, Sociology and Computer Science and students are finding this really exciting. 25 commendations - Bronze 50 commendations - Silver Jineth 9KHN has been taking part in diving competitions for the last 75 commendations - Gold two years. Jineth competes at the London Aquatic Centre in the age 100 commendations - School Award group 12-13 years and has won several medals for diving from the springboard. Jineth has also started diving from the 5 metre and 7.5 Here Are A Few Snippets From Each Year metre platforms, so watch out for more medals! Well done Jineth! Group: It is nice to continue to celebrate our students’ individual achievements and we must commend Robert 9CJN Year 7 Robert received the award for the academic year 2019-2020 We have been very impressed with the start that our new Year 7 with the following citation. students have made to life in Sherwood. We had an extremely enjoyable “Meet the Teachers” evening in October where it was lovely “Robert has faced many hurdles and challenges outside of school to meet so many supportive parents/families. We really are looking which he has navigated with a smile on his face. Robert is polite, forward to working with you over the next five years! Our year 7s are caring, incredibly helpful and humble and exhibits our core values eagerly collecting their commendations and we look forward to of Respect and Family each and everyday. Robert is well respected celebrating their achievements as we move into module 2. We have and liked by both his peers and teachers as a result of this. Robert is heard many fun stories from the Kingswood weekend. a fantastic role model to younger students in the community and is always available to support Sherwood School to make it the best it can be. Robert is a true asset to Sherwood School and will go on to be highly successful as he now moves into Key Stage Four.” Sherwood News Year 10 Student Leadership Year 10 have made an impressive start back to their GCSE courses. This term we were delighted to put our year 11 students through a This is a very important year for these students and is one that will rigorous process of applications for Sherwood Head Boy and Head conclude with a formal PPE (Pre Public Exam) period. This will be the Girl. This year was arguably the strongest field we have seen and it was first experience of sitting full GCSE exam papers in the main exam hall. hard to decide who would take up the mantle. It was decided that we Upon the conclusion of the two week PPE period they embark upon would appoint Aiden 11ENH and Ella11ENH to the roles of Head Boy a two week work experience placement that commences on Monday and Head Girl. They have both taken on the responsibility with vigour 6th July 2020. Year 10 students need to ensure that they have secured and enthusiasm, participating in assemblies and taking on active a suitable placement for this work experience and any queries/ duties. We cannot wait to see them grow in confidence and develop questions should be directed to [email protected] who as leaders over the next year. oversees work experience for the Academy. Abanoob 11ENH collected his award at the Stationers Prize Giving event. His citation was as follows: “Abanoob is arguably one of the most conscientious and dedicated students we have had the pleasure of having in Sherwood School. He shows incredible commitment to his studies and is excelling in a number of different subject areas. Outside of school Abanoob is a regular swimmer and is working towards completing his Duke of Edinburgh Award. Not only is Abanoob a committed student he is also always willing to help his fellow students and staff members. He will go out of his way to support others and demonstrates amazing levels of kindness and empathy. We look forward to sharing in Abanoob’s successes through year 10 and into year 11.” We also celebrated a remarkable young lady who received the Sherwood School Award. Olivia 10GLD is a fine example of a model Half Term Challenge! student who strives to excel in all she does. At the recent awards it As you know in Sherwood we are keen sportsmen and women. Many was said: of our students compete in regular sporting events and activities and many of the staff do too. That is why over this October half term we “Olivia epitomises the core values of respect, family, inclusion, would love to set you a little challenge. We want to see what sporting collaboration and perseverance. Olivia is always willing to take or physical activities you get up to. We challenge you to send us a blog on challenges with a ‘can do’ attitude. She takes immense pride in or some photos of you and your family taking part in physical activity her work and always strives to be the best she can be. Olivia is an over the holiday. Send to Mrs Loughlin at: active member of the school community, having volunteered to show visitors around the academy and assisting with school events, [email protected] and we will display in Sherwood school. most recently confidently addressing prospective parents at our The most interesting, tiring or extreme will receive a prize and a academy open morning. Olivia is always willing to help and support mention in the first Sherwood assembly. Good Luck! her fellow students and does this all with a positive attitude and a smile. We cannot think of anyone more deserving of the Sherwood Award!” Year 11 I have been blown away by the start Year 11 have made to their final academic year in Sherwood School. In my learning visits I have found them to be focused, committed and up for the challenge ahead! I have also received lots of positive emails from staff praising the efforts of Sherwood Year 11 students in lessons In early September we visited Ravensbourne College for a careers fair and students will all receive a 1:1 careers meeting. I am hopeful that the majority of Year 11 students progress into Arden School as it has a fantastic Post 16 offer and one that will support them on their future career paths. I am really proud to be leading Sherwood School and as ever if there We are thrilled to say that Aiden 11ENH received yet another award at is anything that I can do to further support your child then please do Stationers’ Hall at the recent awards it was said: contact me on [email protected] or 0208 331 2228. “Aiden has grown immensely both as a learner and a human being during his time in Sherwood School. He will simply not take ‘no’ for an answer and overcomes battle after battle and challenge after challenge. Aiden’s resilience is quite breathtaking and he has recently been rewarded for all his hard work, commitment and passion to Sherwood School in his appointment as Head Boy. Aiden’s performance at the Jack Petchey “Speak Out” Challenge was so amazingly special that he received a “Special Award” by Jack Petchey himself, something that has not occurred in the last ten years of SCWA being involved in this public speaking event. Aiden lives and breathes the Academy’s five core values and is held in very high esteem by all he meets.” Delamere News Dear Parents/Carers and Students, Congratulations to them all. For the first time ever we have the team What a fantastic start to the academic year working across the Academy with the other Leadership Teams and – even the dark mornings and rain can’t carrying out duties, planning assemblies and agreeing Academy dampen our spirits! Our Year 7 students are priorities. settling in to life at secondary school and Finally, please be reminded that any student who wants to discuss are a great addition to the Delamere Family. career options and advice for the next steps, can visit Ms Marshall on In particular, I would like to congratulate a Monday and Wednesday lunch time in the Library. This is for any Ivan 7PSS and Aiden 7PSS for their student in any year group. contributions outside the classroom; Joshua 7MPN for his very articulate presentation Have a lovely half term break. at our open events and Macy 7JSN for her Kind regards, Miss Katrina Long -Head of Delamere School amazing Spanish work. My first half term at Stationers’ Crown We have had the opportunity to meet our Year 7 parents and carers at our welcome event and it was lovely to see so many of you here to Woods Academy “Hello my name is Abigail 7PSS and I am a year 7 student. This half term look at the work that the students have done so far. We have also had has been extraordinary for me and being part of the Delamere family the annual residential to Kingswood and I have heard lots of brilliant makes me feel extremely lucky. People have helped me settle in and I have stories from the weekend. There were lots of tired children (and staff!) made lots of new friends. Best of all, I have recently been to Kingswood! but definitely worth it as these experiences help build relationships I made even more friends by the end of that exciting trip and I really feel and character. We are proud of all the students for their efforts. comfortable and settled in at Stationers’. Year 8 continue to excel in their studies and are our first cohort to People have been so welcoming and friendly, not just towards me but undertake the 2 year IBMYP curriculum. A special mention to both to the whole of year 7. Now here I am, at the end of my first half-term at Tolu 8JHX and Matthew 8JHX for their inspiring work in History on Crown Woods and writing this for the newsletter. This is an absolute Oliver Cromwell – I was lucky enough to go into the lesson and privilege for me and I can’t wait for the rest of my journey to unfold.” experience a presentation from both boys, well done! Another special mention to Teniola 8JHX who received our achievement award at Macmillan Cake Sale Stationers’ Hall for his outstanding achievement last academic year. Holly 7JSN organised a cake sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. There has also been some brilliant work from lots of our Year 9 She made loads of delicious cakes and sold them to neighbours. Holly students, in particular, in English lessons with Preet 9PGP, raised £30.00. Well done Holly, keep up the good work. Mitko 9PGP, Lucy 9PGP, all receiving recognition for their excellent work. Anneli 9PGP received the achievement award at our Stationers’ Prize Giving – a well-deserved award for her hard work. All of Year 9 were able to experience an Anti-Crime workshop by the Little Fish Company this week – a fantastic opportunity for our students. In addition, we have 48 Delamere Year 9 students who are signed up to the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, the highest numbers we have ever had. In Year 10, we currently have 30 Delamere students signed up for the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. There are a number of individual students that deserve recognition: we have 3 Physics superstars who achieved a grade 9 in their recent assessment: Teo 10SFH, Jack 10EGS and Kate 10SFH – what an amazing achievement! Zara 10LMT showed an outstanding commitment over the summer when she attended an Engineering Summer School at Imperial College London and Joan 10SFH and Kieran 10LMT have both received recognition for their maths work this module. Finally, congratulations to James 10SFH who was recognised in the Stationers’ Prize Giving for his commitment to learning and kindness to others. As our Year 11s start their final year in Delamere, we have been blown away by their commitment to their studies. Katie 11OOD and Alice 11HPM have both been named as maths superstars and Alice also received the achievement award at Stationers’ Hall. Isobel 11OOD was also commended for her contribution to the visual and performing arts. We have also elected our Student Leadership Team with Jack 11OOD and Gbolomiga 11RPN as our Head Boy and Girl and Dora 11HPM and Dirk 11RPN as our Deputies. They have been part of the election process of our Senior Prefects and Prefects who are as follows: Evie 11HPM Environmental Coordinator Brandon 11OOD Community and Charity Leader Amelia 11RPN Achievement Coordinator Jack 11OOD Mentoring Leader Alice 11JPM Achievement Assistant Maddie 11RPN Achievement Deputy Ioana 11RPN Achievement Secretary Christopher 11RPN Community Deputy Sebastian 11OOD Community Secretary Emily 11RPN Environmental Assistant Delamere News Head Boy Message Head Girl Message My name is Jack and I am proud and privileged to have been elected Hello My name is Gbolamiga I’m honoured to be Delamere’s Head Girl. as Delamere’s Head Boy. I have a strong passion for archery and for I take part in extra curricular activities such as dance and athletics. I am getting the voices of young people heard. I have been lucky enough glad I have the opportunity to be the voice of the students in Delamere to have been elected as one of the schools members in the and in the Academy. I teach dance to younger kids in the borough Young People’s Council and as the London Youth Assembly member which they go and perform at a showcase in Stationers’ Crown Woods for Greenwich. I see it as an honour to be Head Boy, and I can’t wait to Academy. put some amazing ideas into place for Delamere and the Academy. My I’m ready and excited to put forward my ideas and suggestions to previous experiences in the GYPC will help make me a great Head Boy, improve Delamere and the academy as a whole. as well as support from my friends, peers and staff. I’d like to thank all of the students who have voted for me - I won’t let you down!

As a pupil leadership team, we came up with 3 main manifesto points to accomplish this year: • Changing the award system to recognize the achievements of pupils and staff inside and outside of school • Year 7 Mentoring • Supporting Year 8 in choosing their GCSE options Over the next few days, we will be placing a comments box at Delamere Reception, where students and staff can put in ideas on what they would like to see put in place to make Delamere even better and also to let us know of any concerns they have. SCWA FIFA Competition George 9JDO collected the winner’s trophy from last years SCWA FIFA Competition after an epic tussle with finalistKyle10EGS. After prizes were handed out, George chose to donate the remaining amount to Great Ormond Street Charity. Will he be able to retain his title this year? Ashdown News Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Ashdown Head Girl Mary Welcome back to the first newsletter of the academic year! One of the highlights of the term was the magnificent annual prize-giving awards at The Stationers’ Hall and it was a privilege to present the Ashdown awards and celebrate our students, parents, and carers. Special congratulations goes to the winners Claudia (8JMI), Bradley (9ADN), Lucy (10SON), Holly I am very happy to be chosen as Head Girl and I am excited for the (8JMI), Nicholas (11LWN), Alfie(12PMY), opportunities ahead and everything that will come my way. I look and Lily (11LWN). Each of these students forward to using my role to help others and working with the team have shown outstanding achievement in their academic studies over of Prefects. The first couple of days were quite hard for me as I the past year. kept forgetting that I was Head Girl. This soon changed as I took part It’s been a pleasure to welcome back year 8 to 11 as each year starts in decision making. It’s been great so far and I can’t wait to enjoy their next chapter within their SCWA journey. The past six weeks have the journey ahead. I want to thank all my friends for supporting and been filled with an extraordinary amount of achievements from our encouraging me to apply for the position, without my friends I don’t Ashdown students. In Ashdown, we have been discussing think I would have settled in like this. I have so many ideas for RESPECT during wellbeing time and assemblies. We have been Ashdown and I can’t wait to share them with the team. Lastly, I would focusing on how to be proactive and respectful to ourselves, others, like to thank everyone who voted for me and everyone who is our school community, and the wider environment and community. supporting me. Several of our students have taken the message of RESPECT and have shown wonderful acts of kindness. Just to highlight a few...Kyra and Ashdown Head Boy Sam Libby [10DFN] have been supporting a year 7 student find their way to and from lessons after each lunch time; Chloe (8ATH) supporting another student in English when they were struggling to complete work; Dean (7DSS) has taken the challenge to support the school on the drive on respecting our environment and community. Each lunch, Dean has been keen to pick up litter and encouraging others to also join in on helping to clean up!

Our new Year 7 students have settled in quickly and are already Hello my name is Sam, I feel privileged to have been selected as making great progress. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Head Boy of Ashdown. I have a passion for sport and aspire to be a our new students and the summer projects have been delightful to P.E teacher. On the weekends, I spend my time mentoring younger read. On October 1st, we welcomed Year 7 parents to Meet the tutor people and wish to continue this work within Ashdown. I see it as an event, where they had a chance to meet our year 7 tutors and look honour to be Head Boy, and over the next year will work hard to fulfill through what our students have been learning over the past few this role. I want to leave this school in a year’s time knowing I did my weeks. Year 7 have concluded this half-term on the annual Kingswood best and made a difference. trip; the students were beaming when they retold us of all their stories. The class of 2020, our year 11s, have started this year astounding well. Year 11 have recently visited Ravensbourne College for a careers fair and have been receiving one to one appointments with our careers A Day in the Life of Ashdown Year 7: My first day at SCWA was the most nerve-wracking day ever! I was advisor and will continue to do so after the half-term break. We had terrified! The transition from primary to secondary school was a another great Arden open evening, all applications can be completed strange mixture of excitement and terror but then on that very day, online by January 2020. We hope that all Year 11 students embrace everything changed… these opportunities to explore the different avenues they can pursue for their future. I stumbled through the huge, bulky black gates walking up to my school. I could hear a whole load of chitter-chatter as I stood in the I would like to thank all the students and staff for their hard work line of the students leading up to the main hall. The enthusiasm from and enthusiasm this past term. As always, please feel free to contact everyone was blinding but I must admit, I was very excited to start my myself [email protected] or Ms. Gullan [email protected] journey. By Sophie 7MSR with any questions you have – big or small! Ms. Fatos Fida (Head of Ashdown School) On the first day SCWA didn’t look like a school, more like a house! Lessons at the school are always fun and a new way to learn. The best one would be PE because we can do trampolining, football, and Year 7 ‘All About Me Projects’ basketball. In some lessons like DT and Maths your brain can get very Over the summer holiday, our new year 7 students were busy discombobulated but the teachers are very helpful and help you when preparing their ‘All you are stuck! By Jack 7MSR About Me Projects’. My first day at secondary school was scary because I got scared We were absolutely making friends and scared of the work and homework but now its delighted by how great! My favourite lesson is IT because we can go on computers and creative students I love English! By Morgan 7MSR were in making their projects My first day was amazing! I have really nice teachers and I have lots about themselves. more friends than primary school. I enjoy break time and lunchtime, We had beautifully at break time I normally mainly spend time eating and walking around decorated posters with my friends. By Rhyan 7MSR as well as treasure boxes, booklets and letters. All the projects gave us a wonderful insight into the students’ lives and interests. Well done Year 7 Ashdown! What a great start! Ms. Gullan (Deputy Head of Ashdown School) Ashdown News Ashdown School Book of Pride Excellent Effort Congratulations to the following students for having an The following individuals have been highlighted this half-term as outstanding piece of work that was entered into the Ashdown excelling above and beyond in and out of lessons: School Book of Pride. Danny (9ALS) Has shown excellent effort in English Andre (8ATH) Jeshurun [(9ADN) Has shown excellent effort in English Sam (8JMI) Ryan (9ALS) Has shown excellent effort in English Jasper (8JMI) Jay (9ALS) Has shown excellent effort in English Elliott (8JMI) Alex (11lWN) Has shown excellent effort in Science Ria (8JMI] (2 entries) Jasun (11ZKT) Has shown excellent effort in English Josh (8JMI] (2 entries) Tamer (11ZKT) Has shown excellent progress in Maths Demi (9JML) Mukaram (11ZKT) Has shown excellent effort in English Tierney (9JML) Tom (11CRL) Has shown excellent progress in Geography Nicole (9JML) Jeshurun (9ADN) Tom (9ALS) Florence (9ADN) Eleanor (10SON) Tamer (11LWN)

Fair Banding Test Notice IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 6 PUPILS WISHING TO APPLY TO STATIONERS’ CROWN WOODS ACADEMY FAIR BANDING TEST For 20/21 admissions, all Year 6 primary students who name Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy in their list of preferences are required to sit a fair banding test. This is to ensure that children across the full ability range are admitted. All students wishing to apply must sit the test, even those who have older brothers and sisters already at the Academy. Tests will be held on Saturday 16 and Tuesday 19, November. Supplementary forms must be submitted to the Academy by 31 October. REGISTER ONLINE by 31 October for the Fair Banding Test at: http://scwa.org.uk/about-us/admissions/ Those wishing to submit a postal application should print the online form and return to the Academy by email to [email protected], or post to: The Admissions Officer, Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy, 145 Bexley Road, London SE9 2PT. Arden Sixth Form News Dear Parents and Carers, Post 18 Option Evening Recently we had great pleasure welcoming parents/carers of our new As part of our careers programme, Arden sixth form hosted an year 12 cohort to our Welcome to Arden incredibly successful Post 18 options evening, with over 140 parents/ Meeting. Starting sixth form can be carers in attendance. Focus for Year 12 was on informing parents/ daunting, not only for students but also carers of the core options (University and Apprenticeships), going for their parents/carers, so we very much through the all important student finance information and focusing hope that the information supplied in the students on what they need to do now, to help them with their meeting helped answer any questions and applications in Year 13. We actively encourage students to go above soothed any worries or concerns. Being and beyond to ensure that they stand out from the crowd in their a sixth form student entails a level of applications. As such we have a range of co-curricular activities independence, but we still like to keep taking place within school that we promote to all sixth form students. families involved as we understand the These include Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Combined Cadet importance of collaboration for success. Force, Sixth Form mentoring, Student Leadership opportunities and the Business Enterprise Scheme, to name but a few. We also fully support external opportunities such as the recently publicised MyBnk Workshops Greenwich Youth People’s Council and the range of events taking We were very pleased to welcome back financial charity MyBnk to place as part of the festival of opportunities during half term (which the sixth form again this year to give includes a routes to law event at Clifford Chance and a visit to the our students invaluable information and Houses of Parliament). advice regarding money matters. Year 13 students attended UniDosh workshops explaining all aspects of university finance, including student loans, tuition fees and the realities of living on a tight budget. Year 12 attended MoneyTwist workshops which explained practical issues such as payslips, tax, minimum wage and credit. The students found this extremely useful, and there were many conversations heard around the building about how students intended to manage their money at university, as well as some students expressing their surprise at the realities of pay and tax. We are very grateful to MyBnk for debunking myths around university fees and clarifying many of the questions that our students had, and look forward to welcoming them back later in the year! Metro Sexual Health Another charity, Metro, have also been giving up lots of time to spend with the Year 12 students, to educate Year 13 Parents/Carers Post 18 options evening was a more practical them in matters of sexual health and affair, with guidance being given on the nitty gritties of UCAS relationships. The students have really applications and student finance. Poppy from the University of benefitted from the sessions, and we will Greenwich gave some sound advice on writing the personal be following this up with monthly drop-in statement. In addition to these, great emphasis was given to the sessions. Metro are a fantastic charity to apprenticeship route. This academic year we have signed up to the work with and provide a range of Gold Pathway CTM programme. The Pathway CTM programme support and services for the local community, including mental health, provides a fantastic level of support and guidance for the vast community and youth services, and we are proud to work with them. majority of Post 18 routes. All sixth form students will have the https://metrocharity.org.uk/ opportunity to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the Pathway team offer; including career advice, bespoke career mentoring, skill Mentoring days, insight days, work experience placements, gap year advice and Arden Sixth Form Mentoring Scheme starts after half term. Students help with applications to apprenticeships. Pathway CTM work with an who have successfully negotiated the demands of the linear GCSE extensive range of companies and covers an enormous range of career courses and achieved excellent grades, have volunteered to offer Year options. Arden students will all be given the login code to access this 11 students one-to-one or paired mentoring on a weekly basis for wonderful service and it is very much hoped students will utilise this English, Maths and Spanish. Sixth form mentors have been trained on service as fully as possible to allow them to develop employability what to cover during the sessions (ranging from rag rating content, skills and make connections in the business world that will help them to identify strengths and areas of improvement to create effective to stand out from the crowd in a very competitive market. revision timetables, to working through exam questions with use of mark schemes) and all have a great insight into the courses, and how it feels to be a Year 11 student, having sat the exams themselves recently.

Arden Sixth Form News Professor Tim Luckhurst visits SCWA University Top Tips Professor Tim Luckhurst, Head of Centre for Journalism, Kent Professor Luckhurst had some top tips for students looking to apply to University. university: • Visit several universities on your own, without your On Thursday 19 September several students from Arden attended a parents, as it’s your decision where you will spend the talk about Journalism from Professor Tim Luckhurst who has been next three or four years. a reputable journalist and political commentator for many years. He • Attend the university ‘Taster Days’ spoke particularly about how youth could be more involved in world • Study the University League Tables for subject ratings affairs by listening to podcasts, radio shows or reading broadsheet as well as university ratings newspapers such as The Guardian. • Research average earnings of University Graduates - It was informative to learn about how fake news is masked by eye- some university degrees add nothing to graduates’ catching websites and adverts to influence young people who are earning potential. the most impressionable members of society. • Research the course lecturers, they should be authors of books in their chosen field. Leading on from this, the Professor talked about how becoming • Apply to the best university you can - you need to be a Journalist offers many opportunities to express the truth and challenged and stretched. highlight societal issues around the world. The speaker was able • Be wary of unconditional offers they are not the best to meet and interview professional figures such as Bill Clinton, option. furthering his statement about his job being surprising and Professor Luckhurst encouraged students to apply to university, where rewarding. they will meet inspiring people with inspiring ideas. He told students Professor Luckhurst encouraged us to have careers in Journalism to remember that: ‘Knowledge is power, ignorance makes you weak’. as the rewarding factors are not only beneficial to ourselves but also to the public, as they would gain truthful information about current affairs. The aim is to seek justice for society and make everyone aware about fake news and how to avoid it, therefore leaving us with the knowledge of factual news sources to learn from. Overall, the lecture was informative and hugely enjoyable. Article by Lauren Samwell, Year 13

Professor Tim Luckhurst

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Stationers‛ Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road, Eltham, SE9 2PT t:020 88507678 2012 News SCWA Squad News Intra Cross Country Championships An outstanding afternoon was enjoyed by students from Years 7 - 9 who represented their home school for the first Intra competition of the season, the ability and enthusiasm seen was a credit to everyone. All runners represented the Academy at the Borough Cross Country at Park. Result of the Junior Cup Years 7 - 8 1st Delamere School with 6 pts 2nd Ashdown School with 12pts 3rd Sherwood School with 20pts Result of the Senior Cup Years 9 - 11 1st Sherwood School Outstanding performance from: Freddie 7MSR Ashdown School Fintan 8SWO Delamere School Emily 7PSS Delamere School Janill 8JMI Sherwood School Girls under 12 won 4-2 against Eltham Hill School Amy 9KHN Sherwood School Katie 9CJN Sherwood School Greenwich Cross Country Championships With the weather in our favour and only a slightly muddy course, 40 students from Years 7 - 11 represented the Academy at the Greenwich Borough Cross Country. A fantastic effort was put in by all and a big thank you to everyone who came along to support. Outstanding performances: Dora 11HPM 9th out of 45 Nicole 9JML 8th out of 56 Charlie 9FHM 4th out of 61 Jay 9ALS 8th out of 61 Boys under 12 won 3 - 1 against City School Archie 8PBE 11th out of 72 Jessica 7MPN 9th out of 69 Lily 7MPN 8th out of 69 Ethan 7TBY 3rd out of 68 Overall Team Positions Boys Team Girls Team Year 7 - 3rd Year 7 - 4th Year 8 - 4th Year 8 - 5th Year 9 -3rd Dance leaders SCWA Dance Leaders are working with 6 local primary schools We have 57 students volunteering this year and we are looking forward to showcasing their hard work in the annual Dance Production on March 5 and 6.

Boys under 15 drew 4-4 agains St Aloysius school but lost on penalties 4-2 Thorpe Park Trip Thirty-three students from Years 7 - 8 had a great day at Thorpe Park. The weather was dry but a little chilly however it did not stop all the students going on the rides. Queues were small so we were all able to get on the most exciting rides at least three times. Group favourites were Stealth and the Tidal Wave. The next trip will be Ice-Skating in November - further details coming soon! Academy Notices

The Friends of SCWA invite you to a

Christmas Gift & Craft Fair On Saturday 9 November 2019 From 10am – 2pm at Stationers Crown Woods Academy 145 %H[OH\ Road, SE9 2PT Come to the Crown Building for a one stop shop to get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

There will be a wide range of stallholders selling Christmas gifts for all the family plus delicious food and drink

This is a festive event that all the family can enjoy

Entrance fee £2 for adults / free for children

We are always looking for new volunteers so please do email us at [email protected] if you are able to spare a little time to help us or if you have any fundraising ideas. Thank you all once again for your support! Kind regards Lisa Hopkins - Chair of the friends of SCWA Academy Notices

DIARY DATES December

October 10.12 Year 9 Parents’ Evening 21.10 - 01.11 Half Term 13.12 Christmas Jumper Day 31.10 Secondary School Admissions Deadline for Year 7 entry September 2020 13.12 Christmas Concert 31.10 Deadline to register for Academy 17.12 Year 13 Parents’ Evening Fair Banding Test. 20.12 End of Module 2 November Term Dates 4.11 Students return for Module 2 http://scwa.org.uk/academy-life/term-dates/ 5.11 Brushing Up Your Skills (Yr 12);

Skills 30:30 (Yr 10) 9.11 Friends of Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy Christmas Fair

11.11 Academy Remembrance Service

14.11 Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge

15.11 Non-uniform day for BBC Children in Need

16.11 Fair Banding Tests 08.30 - 13.00

19.11 Fair Banding Tests 16.00 - 18.00

21.11 Civic Dinner (CCF)

Community Notices ‘SAVE Avery’ campaign Sutcliffe Leisure Centre The ‘SAVE Avery’ campaign is organising a public meeting on Over half term why not try a new sport at Sutcliffe Leisure Centre and the Monday 21 October to discuss the Extreme Skate Park, Clip & restoration of Avery Hill Winter Climb Wall, athletics coach- Garden and the proposals for a ing, swimming and football. new boys’ secondary school on the There’s loads of activities to site. It will be at SWCA assembly suit all ages and ability levels. hall, starting 7.30pm. More details from:

[email protected] or 07894 711765. Representatives of the council will be present. https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/greenwich/ ssutcliffe-park-athletics-track/activities Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy Aspire, Strive, Thrive, Relentlessly pursuing excellence...

Have a lovely Half Term!

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