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Laurence Jackson School A Specialist Sports College

Winter 2017

Headteacher’s ‘blog’ to make LJS such a vibrant school with -DECEMBER 2017 an impressive reputation in the local community.

Finally, I would like to wish everyone in the LJS community a peaceful Christmas and a happy, healthy 2018 – and remember, the harder we work, the more Headteachersuccessful we will be! My first term as Headteacher at LJS investment in ensuring that LJS provides has absolutely sped by and I continue a quality foundation for students, to be humbled by the dedication and before speaking about developing Mrs Wheatman commitment of the staff in school. confidence to gain life experience and encouraging students to make I have faced a variety of challenges this the most of their life chances. term, however I am driven by my passion for LJS to be successful and can assure Another wonderful evening was the you that I will not let any obstacles get Careers Convention. Our business in the way of that outcome. partners left with a positive impression of the school, whilst our students went Attendance and punctuality remain key away with valuable life guidance and elements in the education process and possible career pathways to follow. there is a clear correlation between Once again, I must thank all the staff reliable attendance/punctuality and who helped to make the evening good results/outcomes. Although LJS a success. attendance is impressive overall, some individuals can still improve further Equally as positive was the Annual and I urge parents to support us in Sports Presentation Evening, where encouraging all students to attend every sporting achievement that regularly. has taken place in school over the last year was recognised and all Our class of 2017 returned recently achievements celebrated – what for a Presentation Evening which was a fantastic event! a great success, and I am glad to say we had a packed hall full of students, Despite all the challenges with families and friends. Not only were they the budget, workload and red a good year academically in terms of tape, staff are still prepared to GCSEs, but their social and emotional go the extra mile to provide intelligence also ensured mutual respect memorable opportunities for each other. and experiences which help

Thanks to all staff who helped make the evening so memorable. Also, a special mention to Mr Tony Gavin (retired Headteacher), who not only returned as our guest speaker, but was also able to share in the successes of the year group. Mr Gavin talked about the last 10 years at LJS, where there has been a huge

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Laurence Jackson School A Specialist Sports College ‘Friends of LJS’ Calendar dates for Term 2 Update

JANUARY 2018 ‘Friends of LJS’ is a Committee made up of parents and staff who undertake fundraising activities to support and finance extra-curricular activities for 8 School reopens at 8.25am students. We are looking for new members 10 Tees Valley Cross Country – Stewart Park to join our (currently) very small team. 10 Y11 1:2:1 interview dates (am) We meet once a half term – normally the Wednesday of the second week. 11 Y7 Parents’ Evening - 4.00-6.30pm 17 ‘Friends of LJS’ meeting – 7pm Recent funding has been allocated to the SEN Department to purchase laptops 18 Y7/8 Tees Valley Sports Hall Athletics and reader pens, the PE Department to – Eston Leisure Centre FEBRUARY purchase a washing machine and tumble 24 KS4 Tees Valley Badminton Finals – Thornaby dryer to wash sports kits and purchase additional PE kits and Student Voice/ SMSC to help re-build the memorial 6 Y9 PC2 issued to parents garden. We hold a number of events during the year – we are looking to hold 7 Y10 PC2 issued to parents a Race Night, Quiz and Family Fun Day. 7 Partnership Dance Show & School Games Mark presentation in the Hall - 4.00-6.00pm The ‘200 Club’ would welcome new members (£6 per quarter or £10 for 8 Y9 Parents’ Evening (core subjects) two numbers) with monthly prizes on /Options Convention – 4.00 – 6.30pm offer of £75, £50 and £25, plus a 9 Quiz Night Summer Draw of £200 – if you would 9 School closes at 3.00pm like to join the ‘200 Club’ please contact Mrs Spencer or Mrs Armstrong 19 School reopens 8.25am at the school. 21 Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio and Meningitis ACWY immunisations For further information about ‘Friends of LJS’ events please see the school website. 21 ‘Friends of LJS’ meeting at 7pm MARCH22 Y9 1:2:1 Option interviews - 4.00-6.00pm The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 17 January - 7pm start. 23 Y10 1:2:1 interview dates (am) If you wish to join or are interested in finding out more about us, please contact Mrs Spencer at school, 7 ‘Friends of LJS’ meeting at 7pm either by telephone or email 10 Teesside local heat of the Magistrates’ Court [email protected]. Mock Trial Competition 13 Y8 PC2 issued to parents 14 Y8 Parents’ Evening - 4.00-6.30pm 16 Y11 PC3 issued to parents 16 Y8 1:2:1 interview dates (am) 21 Y11 Parents’ Evening - 4.00-6.30pm 27 Spring Concert 28-2April France Trip 29 Y7 PC2 issued to parents 29 Y7 1:2:1 interview dates (am)

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Mrs Wheatman Headteacher

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‘Friends of LJS’ Update ‘Friends of LJS’ is a Committee made up of parents and staff who undertake fundraising activities to support and finance extra-curricular activities for students. We are looking for new members to join our (currently) very small team. We meet once a half term – normally the Wednesday of the second week. Mrs Wheatman Headteacher Recent funding has been allocated to the SEN Department to purchase laptops and reader pens, the PE Department to purchase a washing machine and tumble dryer Please put calendar in hereto (see wash end) sports kits and purchase additional PE kits and Student Voice/SMSC to help re-build the memorial garden. We hold a number of events during the year – ‘Friends of LJS’ Update we are looking to hold a Race Night, Quiz, and Family Fun Day. ‘Friends of LJS’ is a Committee made up of parents and staff who undertake fundraising activities to supportThe and ‘200 finance Club’ wouldextra-curricular welcome activitiesnew members for students. (£6 per quarter or £10 for two We are looking for new membersnumbers) to join with our monthly (currently) prizes very on small offer team. of £75, We £50 meet and £25, plus a Summer Draw of once a half term – normally the£200 Wednesday – if you would of the like second to join week. the ‘200 Club’ please contact Mrs Spencer or Mrs Mrs Wheatman Armstrong at the school. Headteacher Recent funding has been allocated to the SEN Department to purchase laptops and reader pens, the PE DepartmentFor furtherto purchase information a washing about machine ‘Friends and of LJS’ tumble events dryer please see the school website. Please put calendar in hereto (see wash end) sports kits and purchase additional PE kits and Student Voice/SMSC to help re-build the memorial garden.The next We meeting hold a number will be heldof events on Wednesday during the 17year January – - 7pm start. If you wish to ‘Friends of LJS’ Update we are looking to hold a Racejoin Night, or are Quiz, interested and Family in finding Fun Day.out more about us, please contact Mrs Spencer at ‘Friends of LJS’ is a Committee made up of parents and staffschool, who either undertake by telephone or email [email protected]. fundraising activities to supportThe and ‘200 finance Club’ wouldextra-curricular welcome activitiesnew members for students. (£6 per quarter or £10 for two We are looking for new membersnumbers) to join with our monthly (currently) prizes very on small offer team. of £75, We £50 meet and £25, plus a Summer Draw of once a half term – normally the£200 Wednesday – if you would of the like second to joinSCHOOL week. the ‘200 EVENTSClub’ please contact Mrs Spencer or Mrs Armstrong at the school. Recent funding has been allocated to the SEN Department to purchase laptops and 12pp Newsletter Winter 16_PRINT_Layout 1 04/12/2017 09:27 Page 1 Behaviour for Learning (B4L) reader pens, the PE DepartmentFor furtherto purchase information a washing about machineWe ‘Friends have and ofspent LJS’ tumble the events last dryer halfplease term see embedding the school our website. new B4L standards and systems. to wash sports kits and purchase additional PE kits and StudentWorking Voice/SMSC with Pivotal toEducation, we have made significant changes to our help re-build the memorial garden.The next We meeting hold a number will be heldof eventsapproaches on Wednesday during in the school. 17year January –July saw - 7pm the start.launch If youof our wish new to GOLD STANDARD for staff we are looking to hold a Racejoin Night, or are Quiz, interested and Family in finding Funand Day.out students, more about built us, around please 3 fundamentalcontact Mrs Spencerprinciples: at Laurence Jackson Schoolschool,A either Specialist by telephone Sports or emailCollege [email protected]. The ‘200 Club’ would welcome new members (£6 per quarter or £10 for two numbers) with monthly prizes on offer of £75, £50 and £25, plus a Summer Draw of SCHOOL EVENTS£200 – if you would like to join the ‘200 Club’ please contact Mrs Spencer or Mrs SCHOOL EVENTS Armstrong at the school. Behaviour for Learning (B4L) For further information about We‘Friends have ofspent LJS’ the events last halfplease term see embedding the school our website. new B4L standards and systems. Behaviour for Learning (B4L) Working with Pivotal Education, we have made significant changes to our The next meeting will be heldapproaches on Wednesday in school. 17 January July saw - 7pm the start.launch If youof our wish new to GOLD STANDARD for staff join or are interested in findingand out students, more about built us, around please 3 fundamentalcontact Mrs Spencerprinciples: at school, either by telephone or email [email protected] really wanted. to keep the ethos at LJS, whilst making our expectations absolutely clear. Mrs Downs, our Lead for Behaviour and Assistant Headteacher, 2 We have spent the last half term strategies were shared and put into SCHOOL EVENTS embedding our new B4L standards and practice. We have completely overhauled systems. Working with Pivotal EducationBehaviour our for C1, Learning C2, C3 system(B4L) replacing it with we have made significant changes toWe have aspent procedure the last which half givesterm studentsembedding the our new B4L standards and systems. our approaches in school. July saw theWorking withopportunity Pivotal Education,to make better we havechoices made significant changes to our launch of our new GOLD STANDARDapproaches from in the school. outset, July as saw they the know launch exactly of our new GOLD STANDARD for staff

for staff and students, built around and students,what builtwe expect around from 3 fundamentalWe them. really We wantedhave principles: to keep the ethos at LJS, whilst making our expectations 3 fundamental principles. issued 5 times the amountabsolutely of clear. Mrs Downs, our Lead for Behaviour and Assistant Headteacher, achievement points than behaviour 2 We really wanted to keep the ethos points and lessons reinforce the at LJS, whilst making our expectations GOLD STANDARD. absolutely clear. Mrs Downs, our Lead for Behaviour and Assistant Headteacher, The system is still evolving and we look launched this approach with students forward to reviewing its impact as the in assemblies and in the background year progresses. It has certainly put streamlined our policies and procedures B4L high on the agenda, raising the We really wanted to keep the ethos at LJS, whilst making our expectations in school. September began with wholeabsolutely profile clear. Mrsof ‘meeting Downs, standards’ our Lead tofor getBehaviour and Assistant Headteacher, staff training on B4L, where effective the most from Teaching & Learning. 2 Open Evening

Open Evening was an amazing success The new Headteacher, Mrs Wheatman, ThanksThe Open to Jack Evening C (Y11) was for a great this article event with a multitude of students attending delivered an outstanding presentation that has been praised by both parents to pitch in wherever possible, making to parents and showed off just a handful and Y6 students alike. the evening a night to remember. of LJS’ ever-growing talent. Speaking Every area of the school had a diverse of talent, the Drama Department’s range of activities for Y6 students production of ‘Sweeney Todd, the to engage with, varying from playing Demon Barber’, certainly turned a few Football on the AGP to participating heads with students from both KS3 in Science experiments and and KS4 offering a spectacular show Mathematical brain trainers. to each audience.

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Careers Laurence Jackson School A Specialist Sports College Convention 2017 Curve, Merchant Navy, Middlesbrough Angus Thomas, Anna Sellstrom and Grace College, Nunthorpe 6th Form College, Cox. The ‘Friends of LJS’ presented their Prior Pursglove College, RAF, Redcar & annual ‘Endeavour’ award to Abbie Wilson Cleveland College, Redcar & Cleveland and Bobbie Dunston who received prizes On 2 November 2017, we held our Council, Sabic, Shape Training, South of £100 each. annual Careers Convention for Y9 Tees NHS Trust, Stockton Riverside and Y11 students. The Convention was College, Tees Valley Combined Authority, The year group did us proud, taking attended by various training providers, The Universities of Newcastle, Northum- on the newly reformed 1-9 GCSEs colleges and local businesses - our berland, Sunderland and Teesside. for English and Maths. It was a great theme was ‘It’s Up To You’. Students Ex-Y11 Presentation opportunity for Mr Tuck, Mrs Symington were given sound advice which will help Evening and Mrs Downs to catch up with them to make informed decisions about students over cakes after the formal ‘options’ and post 16 choices to give presentations. them the best start in the workplace. We were also joined by guest speaker The feedback that we have had from We were thrilled to welcome our Mr Tony Gavin (VIP!), who was attendees was truly amazing. The ‘Class of 2017’ back to school on the Headteacher throughout this year overall view was that the students who evening of Thursday 16 November for group’s time with us. It was wonderful attended the event are a credit to the our annual GCSE Presentation Evening. to hear his address, which reflected school and the local community and It was a pleasure to once again hand on a brilliant time at LJS, along with that LJS’ Careers Convention is the best out our prestigious trophies and cups some wise words for the future. in the area. Students have been talking to worthy winners and celebrate with about the Convention and the Careers family, friends and many of our staff. Please keep in touch with us - Mrs Office has welcomed the genuine Wheatman and the staff would love interest shown. Notable winners this year, taking home to know the great things you all go more than one award, were Abbie Wilson, on to achieve! We will build on this success and continue to offer all our students this brilliant opportunity in the relevant school years.

Thanks to the following for supporting this event:- Analox, Army Careers Office, Askham Bryan College, Carillion Craft & Training, Cleveland College of Art & Design, Coast & Country, Contemporary Hair, Foundation for Jobs, Labman Automation, Learning Geography Field Trip

Y11 Geographers visited Gateshead in October for their second GCSE fieldwork investigation, this time finding out how Gateshead has changed as a place over time through regeneration.

Data collection included recording land uses on a map of the area, assessing the importance of the river to the regeneration projects there and assessing the environmental quality in these places.

Newcastle and Gateshead has experienced many changes in recent decades, from originally being a base for shipbuilding to now having greater service, tourist and entertainment based industries. Y11 visited the Pitcher & Piano for lunch to experience one of the products of urban change.

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Bronze Duke of EdinburghLaurence Jackson School A Specialist SportsHistory College Trip Expedition (DofE) to Poland Eight Y10 students have completed their Bronze DofE Expedition.

In order to provide students with an invaluable insight into life in On day 1, the students navigated their way from Great Broughton to Kildale and Europe under the oppressive regime on arrival set up camp and cooked an evening meal. Even though they had been of the Third Reich, the History walking for 7 hours they still found the energy to participate in a night walk to Department, along with 29 Y10 Westerdale to see the ‘Seated Man.’ and Y11 students visited Krakow On day 2, the group cooked breakfast before breaking camp, heading towards during October half term. Captain Cook’s Monument and climbing Roseberry Topping. All the students did The trip included visiting Krakow’s exceptionally well - Ruby W, Erin W, Katharine B, Jasmine B, Poppy K, Megan T, Cole Old Town, the Jewish Ghetto of M and Archie L. Kazimierz, Oskar Schindler’s This now means that forty- factory, The Pharmacy Under four Y10 students have the Eagle Museum, Wieliczka Salt completed their Bronze DofE. Mine and of course Auschwitz Concentration Camp. I would like to thank Miss Colman, Miss Street and Describing the thoughts and Miss Sadler for giving up emotions of those of us who their weekend to support participated in the visit to Auschwitz me with the DofE Award. is impossible; there are not enough Without their ongoing words to convey the way the support our students experience has profoundly affected would not be offered us, both in our understanding this opportunity. of the human suffering endured by so many people during the Holocaust and also in our outlook Mr Wyke on the world in which we live today. Perhaps the inscription upon the memorial at Auschwitz can say it more eloquently than I could ever hope to: “Forever let this place be a cry of despair and a warning to humanity.” These words will forever be ingrained in the minds and hearts of those of us who took part in this poignant visit as we endeavour to ‘heed the warning’ and learn the lessons that history teaches us so well, if only people were prepared to Claimlisten. your free school meal...

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Enrichment Day Laurence Jackson School A Specialist Sports College Y7 took part in a team building adventure activity day, where form This was a successful day enjoyed by tutors stayed with their form groups allY9 and students students explored took an the incredibly theme throughout the day. matureof ‘Healthy approach Lifestyles’. to the task in hand.

Smoking, LJS Remembers drugs, healthy eating and sexual This was a fantastic opportunity health were all addressed throughout for students and staff to build strong the day by either LJS staff or external relationships within their form group. providers. All students participated Activities can sometimes be out of in a variety of different activities, Anna R, Emma P and Eleanor B some students’ comfort zones, both written and practical, to develop represented LJS at the Remembrance however they all approached their knowledge on the key themes. Service at Prior Pursglove College, the events with open minds and Students approached the topics with reading the poem ‘Dead Man’s Dump’. thoroughly enjoyed the day. great maturity, which ensured that On Sunday 11 November, Keira J and the initiative was worthwhile, The wide-ranging activities, which Scott J, took part in the Remembrance productive and enjoyable for all Service at St Nicholas’ Church, laying a included Isotopes, Swamp, Mine Field, students and adults involved. Gutter Ball, Human Knot, Line Up, wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of LJS. Y10 took part in ‘Day 1’ of a Making Helium Stick, Hoop and Shoe Tower, Well done Y9 and thank you to all All students remembered those who Opportunities Conference, designed took place on the track, in the new of our providers. had sacrificed their lives during conflicts to develop job applications and sports hall, in the squash courts both past and present during deeply interview skills, as well as delivering and on the astro turf. Each activity moving assemblies delivered by Mr careers information. tested a different set of skills and Taylor. Mr Osborne from the Royal promoted teamwork. British Legion also attended these assemblies. Throughout the day, a competition The day was PiXL Celebration ran between forms, with the winning supported by Foundation for Jobs form being announced when the whole and an independent Careers Service. Event year group gathered in the sports Y8 students were challenged with hall at the end of the day. The winners During the day, students were exploring the theme of enterprise. this year were 7A! Well done! encouraged to identify their personal skills and qualities, as well as being Charlotte Potter (a member of last helped with developing their self- year’s Y11) was asked to sing at the confidence and practical job hunting ‘PiXL Celebrating Students’ Success’ Students completed a range of tasks skills. Students were also given event at Westminster’s Central Hall. throughout the day, which developed adviceY10 will on continue how to understand their Making the their ability to work as a team, whilst labourOpportunities market. programme in July, Charlotte sang stunningly, filling facing challenging scenarios. The before embarking upon Work Westminster’s Central Hall with a rich, students were expected to organise Experience. beautiful sound. Amazing comments a concert, whilst considering a were received about her performance number of elements in order to Y11 were given a well-deserved from Tony Gavin (who attended to make it a success. They had to identify break from their hectic timetables. support Charlotte), James Cosmo and which sponsors they would like to Sir John Rowling. work with to gain money and help them to make a profit. Then, they had to work as a group to select Jasper from ‘Maximize’ gave an the location of their concert, acts, excellent talk on revision techniques, merchandise, food and drink, making memory games and passed on great sure they remained within their advice for the remainder of the allocated spending amount. students’ time in Y11.

Over the course of the day, a series Unfortunately, Adam Knight, the of challenges were encountered by Comedy Hypnotist, was unable to the students, such as acts cancelling, attend, so this session has been resulting in the students having to rearranged, giving Y11 something reorganise elements of their event. to look forward to. This forced the students into making quick decisions and having to be adaptable under time pressures.

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Marcus Du SautoyLaurence Lecture, Jackson Royal School BoroughA Specialist SportsHall, College Hartlepool

On 3 October 2017, a group of LJS During the lecture Marcus outlined this aspect allowed students to gain students from Y8 - Y11 and a small all his work on prime numbers and a real insight into his life and, crucially, group of staff had the fantastic sequencing. He also told us about his to believe that such success is possible opportunity of attending a lecture motivation to develop and investigate for anyone. by Marcus Du Sautoy. Marcus is the new theories about numbers. Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public This stimulating, educational event Understanding of Science at Oxford Throughout the lecture Marcus was motivated students and staff alike. University and also at the Department an eloquent speaker whose obvious It made us aware of the important of Continuing Education and the passion and enthusiasm for his field of research that is constantly happening Mathematical Institute. He was made work made him even more engaging and in Maths and different areas of it that a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2016 enjoyable to listen to. We had problems can be studied. In summary, it was an after winning the Berwick prize in 2001 to solve and questions to answer; Saul altogether very enjoyable evening and for the best Mathematical research R did this particularly well – answering a wonderful event to have had the made by a Mathematician under 40. a question about the discovery of prime privilege of attending. Marcus also appears on the Dara numbers correctly. (He and Marcus were the only ones in the whole hall On behalf of all of the students and O’Briain TV show ‘The school of hard staff who attended this lecture, Miss sums’. He kindly agreed to take time who knew that insects discovered them first!) Warren would like to thank High Tunstall out from his work at Oxford University College for organising such a wonderful, to deliver a lecture on ‘Predicting the Towards the end of the lecture we had worthwhile event for the 3rd year Future with Mathematics’ and to spend the chance to ask questions. During this running. We all look forward to the time meeting our top STEM students. aspect of the lecture, it was possible to next STEM event. Miss Warren would learn more about Marcus’ life, as well also like to thank the students who as to gain more knowledge around his attended this event for being superb particular area of research. Furthermore, ambassadors for LJS.

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Laurence Jackson School A Specialist SportsSuccess College for Y10 Art Students

Cleveland College of Art & Design run a series of Saturday classes for young people. They select students who are keen to develop their Art and Design skills and have a real interest in the subject. This year LJS students Adam B, Chloe C, Bryony R, Nina S, Jacob S and Guisborough Town Hall Gateway Project Hollie T were successful in gaining places and will attend CCAD to participate in events every Saturday during term time throughout the whole academic year. When the Committee was formed to outside to be a stunning building for redevelop the town hall, Councillor Guisborough. During the sessions students A Murray, a Governor of LJS and will experience working within Chairman of this group, recruited LJS Scott J, led the presentation with a Further Education environment, staff and students to be full members readings from the LJS Guisborough working alongside guest Artists of the organising Committee. Town Hall Coast and Moors Magazine and Designers and are given the supplement, which was published opportunity to produce a variety Students have played a big part in earlier this year with a print run of of pieces in different materials. shaping plans for the project. At 26,300 copies. Additionally, the students go to Sunnyfield House on 5 October, London to visit current exhibitions students Elsie L, Eleanor R, Madeleine It has been fantastic for LJS students and Somerset House. B and Scott J, together with Mr Allan, to be involved in this project, using Miss Goodall and Mrs Carter from the Art and English lessons to help At the end of the year students Senior Leadership Team, took part in develop creative work for publication. exhibit work in the renowned venue a presentation to the Guisborough with a celebration of achievements, Former Magistrate, Councillor and alongside twenty other specialist Community about the town hall current Committee member, Bob redevelopment. They were part of Art Colleges and Universities. Norton, stated that, ”Guisborough is Not only do they take part in the team who explained how the the gateway to the North York Moors town hall will create its own income, the exhibition but are also given Thanksand it has to Jackbeen C great(Y11) to for have his LJS create 42 full time jobs, have a tourist the opportunity to have a master contributionstudents working to this really article well to help class with internationally information centre, a partnership with develop plans.” the North York National Park and will renowned artists. be completely transformed on the

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Achievements return and present some special Country team qualifying for the national awards to the students, who performed finals held in Kent. so exceptionally in his final year of headship at LJS. We have also had a number of our students selected for the District and The new academic year has started as The guest speaker on the evening was County sides in Football and they successfully as the last one ended for Sean Rose, whose accolades include continue to represent us and the area the PE Department. being a World Champion Water Skier, well in these fixtures. In October, we held our annual World Cup Gold Downhill Ski Racer, Our teams continue to excel in a variety Sports College Awards Evening in Double Winter Paralympian, Wings for of sports. Since September, our Under the majestic Gisborough Hall Hotel. Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation 15 Netball team remains unbeaten, The event celebrated the outstanding Ambassador, Children’s University Trust we have won the Redcar & Cleveland achievements of our sporting individuals Chancellor and now a qualified Pilot! 6-a-side tournaments with our Y7 boys, and teams over the past year. The His message was truly inspirational and Y10 boys and Y8 girls. At the time of number of attendees (the largest to his story quite unbelievable! It was a real writing, our Y7 boys, Y9 boys and Y10 date) signified the amazing successes pleasure to allow him to share his story boys are all still in the County Cup for we had achieved in 2016-2017 in a with parents and students alike. Football. We continue to perform well wide variety of sports. Once again, it It has been an extremely busy time in the English Schools’ Cup in Football was extremely difficult to select the with Winter sports in full swing. The and we currently have our Y7 girls, Y7 winners in each section, however we PE Department continues to be fully boys (A and B Teams), and Y10 boys were delighted with our final decisions committed to local and national awaiting their next fixtures. We have also and the category winners were rightly competitions and we have already had competed in the Redcar & Cleveland recognised and rewarded. some amazing results since returning to Badminton and Indoor Athletics The evening was a wonderful school in September, the highlight so tournaments. opportunity to invite Mr Gavin to far being the Intermediate Girls’ Cross

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Laurence Jackson School A Specialist Sports College

OPENING TIMES: FACILITIES:

MONDAY 5-10pm • A Full Size, flood lit Artificial Grass Pitch TUESDAY 5-10pm • 6-a-side Sports Hall WEDNESDAY 5-10pm • Athletics Track THURSDAY 5-10pm • Badminton Courts FRIDAY 5-8pm • Activity Room/Dance Studio • Meeting/Conference Room SATURDAY 9am-12noon • Playing Fields SUNDAY 9am-1pm • Fitness Suite - monthly membership and pay as you train available • Classrooms, main hall and other areas within the school available for community hire

FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO BOOK ONLINE PLEASE VISIT www.ljsportsvillage.co.uk

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Laurence Jackson School A Specialist Sports College ACTIVITIES IN THE SPORTS VILLAGE ARE:

MONDAY DESTINATION GKR KARATE JUDO 6.30 - 8PM 4 - 6.15PM

PRIORY ARCHERY TUESDAY NEW MARSKE NORTHGATEWINTER ABBEY 7 - 9PM ONLY HARRIERS BADMINTON BADMINTON NORTHGATE 5 - 7PMBADMINTON 6.30 - 8PM 8.10 - 9.50PM 6.30 - 8PM

WEDNESDAY GYMNASTICS CIRCUIT HUTTON CLUB TRAINING BADMINTON 5 - 8PM 7 - 8PM 8 - 9.40PM

THURSDAY NEW MARSKE PRIORY PRIORY HARRIERS ARCHERY BADMINTON 5 - 7PM 7 - 9PM 8 - 9.40PM

FRIDAY BODY PHOENIX BLAST BADMINTON 6 - 7PM 7 - 8PM

These activities may be subject to change There are also slots to hire per hour for football and badminton

Tel. 01287 635471 www.ljsportsvillage.co.uk Laurence Jackson Sports Village @LJSportsVillage

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