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HIS term Year 9 Haywood students were given an insight into the world of Twork, by enrolling as Industrial Cadets. Chosen to take part in the programme were Charlotte Selman, Ryan Lench, Christian Bailey, Lesley Heath, Hannah Green, Edward Selman, Ryan Machin, Akash Vigneswaran, Aaron Tinsley, Charlotte Williams, Imogen when the cadets graduated in an evening talking to our students, to find out about the Allanson, and Olivia Stanyer. ceremony at Port Vale Football Club. scheme. It took place over eight weeks with the Following the graduation, HRH Prince of Charlotte Selman said: “It was a great cadets visiting a range of businesses whilst Wales visited The Co-operative Academy of honour. I thought that HRH Prince Charles working on the project. Stoke-on-Trent on the 16th May, where he was a very down to earth man.” Local industry and businesses signed up to met students from the Industrial Cadets Hannah Green said: “Meeting Prince support the industrial cadet scheme which is programme. Charles was an experience I will cherish, supported and promoted by HRH The Prince Prince Charles – who also visited knowing that he had given his time to show of Wales. Middleport Pottery and the Wedgwood an interest in the project and to ask us in The programme came to an end in March Institute in Burslem Town Centre – spent time person how we felt.” Kenyan partners benefit from Africa visit DURING April this year, 11 students and three members of staff made the journey to Kenya to visit Muhuri Muchiri Boys’ High School, our partner school. The school is situated roughly an hour away from Nairobi. This was the second visit Haywood Students left gifts at Muhuri students and staff have made, Muchiri School. but each time they go, the students in Kenya benefit. Turn to page three

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LESSONS Owl design FROM AUSCHWITZ: Mr Barlow and Miss Montgomery took part in a a hoot with teachers’ conference based around issues arising from the book cover Holocaust. They visited the Auschwitz concentration camp, pictured, in Poland and attended weekend judge panel teaching conferences in YEAR 10 students entered a Manchester to reflect on competition to design a book their experiences. cover for the North Staffordshire Royal Society for the Protection of Birds group. The theme was wildlife and Jasmin Nahar’s design was chosen as the winner. Living history experiences Her design featured a beautiful owl, alongside insects, flowers and a mouse. Jasmin’s winning design will from ‘hands-on’ visits be used for the cover of a book containing poems by HE Humanities Department is ending the The final week of term sees the Humanities’ Staffordshire people. academic year with a bang with a range of team going on a European adventure! The design is currently being Texciting activities that will enhance some of Students from Year 9, 10 and 11 will spend printed onto hundreds of books the excellent learning that has taken place. several nights in Belgium on a World War One which are due to be launched in Year 7 and 8 had an exciting day at Warwick Battlefields Tour. September, in order to raise Castle. The students built on the work they have The visit will be jam packed, with students taking funds for the charity. done looking at life in Medieval England by visiting in the Museums, Battlefields, Cemeteries and the Jasmin will be collecting her prize and a copy of the book in both the impressive castle at Warwick and the famous town of Ypres where they will spend an September. fantastically preserved dungeons. afternoon and evening eating out, shopping and The day gave Year 7 and 8 students real attending the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin hands-on experience of life in Medieval England, Gate. provided lots of fun and rewarded students for all The visit is certain to be a valuable experience Summer ‘13 their hard work in History. for all involved. concert wows the audience THE Summer concert took place on July 3 and parents, carers and students were entertained by a range of delightful performances from Music, Drama and Dance. It came now Year 11 students have concluded their exams and are waiting, with confidence we think, for their GCSE and BTEC results at the end of August. They had two special days in school, post exams. First, they attended a special Year 11 leavers assembly, where with a few jokes and surprises, staff helped them to celebrate their time at Haywood. Then they attended the school Singing sensation rocks collegethe tickets charity for £3 each to fellowgig Leavers’ Ball, held on a beautiful invited to perform at the school YOU-Tube singing sensation students. A total of £200 was summer evening, at Keele Hall. by the Young Enterprise Ollie Marland wowed students raised and donated to the Year Congratulations to a super students at the college. at Haywood Engineering College Ten residential, Young Enterprise year group. He put on a live concert in the with a live performance. and the Donna Louise Trust main hall, with students selling The 18-year-old musician was Photograph courtesy of Staffordshire Sentinel Newspapers. 2 THE HAYWOOD NEWS Haywood News 3 8/7/13 14:07 Page 1

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Continued from page one Haywood staff and students. Their full of clothes, On this visit our young leaders teams play in Port Vale and Stoke toiletries and visited many schools and led City football strips (donated by the stationery for the sporting activities and shared their clubs). children and saw, first experiences of school. Our students enjoyed hand, the conditions in They left gifts and gave football experiences including wildlife, which the children live. kits, computers, a projector and dance, meeting children who had The team returned A poignant moment at the Kenyan children’s home, where students stationery to Ruai Boys school never seen white people before, home with the message for delivered suitcases full of clothes, before leaving similar gifts with bartering in the markets, a our students, to value what toiletries and stationery. Muhuri Muchiri. crocodile sanctuary and a very they have and treasure their This school is quite well off for poignant visit to a children’s home. education. It was an experience sports equipment, thanks to The team arrived with suitcases they will never forget.

Head Teacher Carl Ward pictured in Haywood Engineering College’s futuristic Learning Tower.

Harry Smedley and Milly Davies work on their ceramic art. Work stars in showcase CLASS 7EN have been Scan the photo working with the ceramic to see more... artist Lawrence Epps to create porcelain slabs which will be displayed at the British HAYWOOD Engineering College cemented its status Ceramics Biennial in as one of the UK’s most innovative academies when September 2013. it sent a hi-tech message out to hundreds of College first with Students thought of a belief parents and carers at feeder primary schools. and used a series of fonts to Using a new app developed for smartphones hi-tech app bonus stamp them on to large scale and tablets, readers of a new publication called slabs of porcelain clay. Primary Stars can point their phones at a photo Mr Ward said: “The video shows myself speaking They also produced a of Head Teacher Carl Ward and watch a from the Learning Tower at Haywood delivering a series of drawings which have specially-recorded video. message to Year 5 and 6 pupils and their parents been turned into transfers to You can see the video by following the easy or carers. This is our first experiment using fire onto their glazed slabs. three step instructions printed below, and the Augmented Reality. Personally, I do believe The finished work will be on bonus video content will be streamed to your Augmented Reality will have an important future display for all to see during phone or tablet. role in education.” the festival which will run for six weeks from 28th September to 10th November, 2013. Scan the photo The festival will present Welcome to Haywood Augmented Reality (AR) to see more... work from the UK’s leading Scan the photo contemporary ceramic artists By downloading a free app on to your smartphone or tablet you can wherever you in a series of new exhibitions bring the photograph above to life using the power of a new technology see this icon. and special events across the called Augmented Reality (AR). To access bonus content on this page city. simply follow the easy 1-2-3 steps: 1 2 3 On the record STUDENTS who designed the memorial gates for the new Burslem Community Fire Station will go down in history! Their names and a photo of the gates appear in a Download the ooh-AR app Open the app with a simple tap. Point your device at the photo above new book on the history of from the App Store (Apple) – and wait for the surprise. the Mother Town, “Burslem or Google Play (Android). Double tap for a full-screen image. Through Time”. Augmented reality services by Haywood News 4-5 8/7/13 14:33 Page 1

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Creepy Crawlies by Nicole Talbot. Hopes are high for Healthy Eating by Viktoria Boyko. art results after Eileen retires after 31 years’ skilful showcase TUDENTS from Year 11 showcased school service impressive examples of their artwork as Sfinal pieces for their Art and Design GCSE. Blooms by Carry on with MRS Eileen Lewis, pictured Colourful realist and abstract paintings were Kenzie Hanks. above, retires from Haywood this summer after 31 years at submitted alongside innovative ceramic reading in the the school. pieces. Eileen has been a tremendous Head of Art, Miss Linda Weston, supporter of the school, working said: “The standard of work summer hols here as Head Cleaner, Learning produced was outstanding and all PLEASE encourage your child to Support Practitioner and of late the students should be very read over the holiday. in the Inclusion Department. proud of the results of their Keep a Reading Log: This is a We have relied upon her for so hard work. With such a variety notebook or diary about any books, many things and now it is time of themes and real talent on magazines, comics, websites or for her family to do the same! show we have very high anything else that you read. You She has four grandchildren can include – and four great grandchildren and expectations for this group ● The title and the author’s name. will be spending some time with when the results are ● A review describing the piece of them as well as her husband. announced.” writing and saying how it makes you But we will be seeing her feel. Caged by again in the near future as a ● A drawing. Chelsea Parsons. mentor and exam invigilator. We ● Any new words that you find – can wish her a happy retirement in you find out what they mean? all that she does. ● Ask Miss Corbally for a book list if ● Mr Cartlidge, Miss Chevin and you want some ideas of things to Mr Dudley are all leaving read. Haywood to take posts in other Read a story from the newspaper: schools – we wish them well. Pick an interesting story and write about it in your reading log. You can include – ● Where is it taking place? ● Who are the main characters? ● What is the main thing that has Blooms happened in the story? ● What might happen next? by Jade ● Newton. How did the story make you feel? Write a postcard: Write about your holiday on a postcard. Creepy Crawlers Blooms You can include – by Haydon Woodcock. by Georgia Wheeler. ● Who is the postcard being sent to and from? ● Where are you – are you having fun at home, in another town or even in another country? ● What is the weather like and what School leavers have a ball at Keele Hall have you been doing? Engineering ON a beautiful ● Bring your postcard in to the summer evening Library in September (or post it from a great future Y11 students and your holiday) to have it included in our staff celebrated ‘Hello from our holidays’ display. ENGINEERING students the end of their Take part in the ‘Creepy House’ attended Stoke on Trent College time at Haywood Summer Reading Challenge. this term to extend their range, with the Leavers ● Check it out at with work in the Motor Vehicle Ball held at Keele summerreadingchallenge.org.uk Department, where students Hall. ● Take part at the Stoke-on-Trent and completed general maintenance. Staffordshire Libraries throughout the This term, the Engineering holidays. Committee has attended the ● Haywood Library is open 8.30am to Seighford Goblin Car Event, 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. From helping primary school teams on Monday 22nd July until Friday 2nd the day with the smooth running August 2013. of the races and to assist with any break downs. If you want to send us your They have also supported postcard, send it to: Miss Corbally, staff and students during the Haywood Library, Haywood Road, Year 7 visit to Ironbridge. Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AH.

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London trip reward for top IT champions STUDENTS have been praised for their efforts in the BT Digital Champions Programme. Organisers were hugely impressed by the leadership shown by the staff running the programme at Haywood and the efforts of students to share their skills to help others. It attracted 180 schools nationally COME and Haywood students were ON YOU BLUES: recognised for their commitment, Form 7DJ outside helping family members to the National Football overcome digital exclusion. Museum in The programme was overseen by Manchester. Assistant Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fergusson, who said: “It’s been a wonderful opportunity for students to support the community and their families with ICT skills. The Soccer legends visit helps students really enjoyed and valued this project.” The school was in the top five leader board finalists and as a students up literacy league result received tickets for an assembly rock concert at Wembley. 7DJ enjoyed a visit to the National Football The braver students took part in a virtual On July 10, students in year 9 and 10 based on their commitment Museum in Manchester during May, as part of penalty shoot-out and provided a ‘Match of the to progress throughout this the National Literacy Trust’s ‘Premier League Day’ commentary. academic year went to London for Reading Stars’ programme. During the afternoon, students listened to the day to see the concert as a They explored the museum during the Paul Cookson’s hilarious poetry and wrote a special reward. Miss Hughes said: morning, seeing exhibits including a player’s poem with him. “This was a fantastic opportunity medal from just-retired Alex Ferguson, shirts The students had a great day and the for our students and they were all from throughout the history of the game and programme continued until the end of term, very excited about our trip to football equipment from around the world. including a visit from, local author Sharon Sant. London.”

Getting a buzz out of spelling ON Tuesday June 25, children from New Ford, Smallthorne, Moorpark, Sneyd Green, Mill Hill BRUSHING and Burnwood, met in the main UP ON ART hall at Haywood to compete SKILLS... against each other in a ‘Spelling Lucy Griffin and Bee’ competition. Ryan Lench. The American-style quiz consisted of the children taking part in spelling games and a ‘knock out’ round before the grand finale. A child from each school was in Art works reflect ‘our city’ theme the final and the winning school, THE school has been asked to Over 200 students from Key magnets. The theme was Smallthorne Primary, was participate in this year’s Stage Three have been working Stoke-on-Trent and the artwork presented with a trophy. The Creative Minds Festival in with graffiti artist-in-residence was displayed at the Regent event was organised by Mrs conjunction with Creative Arts Chris Guest in order to create Theatre from Tuesday 2nd July O’Dea, Head of English. North Staffs (CANS). painted canvases and art through to Friday 5th July.

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Roll on September... diary dates AS the term ends and everyone looks forward to School closes for students – Thursday 24th the holiday, we need to remind you of changes for October. September, when we welcome our new Year 7. Half Term – Monday 28th October to Friday 1st Lunch will be from 1:30 – 2:00 pm with an earlier November (Inclusive). start of 12:55 on a Tuesday, when the school will School opens for students – Monday 4th close for students at 2:25pm. School closes at 3pm November. on the other four days. Year 8 & 9 Careers Evening – Wednesday 27th Here are a few dates for your diary: November. School opens for students – Wednesday 4th Academic Progress Day & Year 10 Parents September. Evening – Friday 6th December. CATS Testing Year 7 – Tuesday 10th September & Christmas Concert – Tuesday 10th December. Thursday 12th September. School closes for Christmas – Friday 20th Year 6 Parents’ Open Day/Evening – Thursday December. 19th September. Year 11 Parents Evening – Wednesday 16th Can we also remind you that on the first day of the October. new term, Y7 and Y11 students start school at Year 7 & 9 Individual & Prefect Photos – Thursday 8:40 am. For one day only Y8/9/10 should not arrive 17th October. in school until 10:00am. Teams congratulated for SPORT ROUND fantastic sporting efforts UP AYWOOD Engineering College and Holden HLane Sports College’s Y9 footballers reached the League semi-final this year and there was a fantastic effort from both teams. Haywood were put under pressure from the start but defended well. All Haywood students were a credit to the school, although Haywood lost in the semi-final 4-1. Well done to the year 9 team. Man of the match went to Drew Miller. Year 11 Champions Haywood and Birches Head met in the Final of the Stoke North CREDIT TO THE SCHOOL... Football Championships played at Year 11 champion footballers, and, inset, the Year 9 soccer players who just missed out in a crunch semi final. Biddulph Town. Haywood took the lead after a corner by Aaron Turnock was met Josh Worthington stepped up and the match by Ashley Smith who neatly for another penalty but the keeper ended 2-2. slotted it home from close range. saved it and the score remained Extra time was The lead lasted 30 seconds as 2-1. played with no Birches equalised straight away. Ashley Smith broke free after goals and the Haywood was then awarded a 60 minutes and struck a great left game went to penalty but Ashley Smith failed to footed shot past the keeper to penalties. convert the chance. equalise and Haywood were back Haywood went Birches then took the lead just in the game. The match looked first and Kaylem before half time with a stunning destined for extra time when Lewis’ shot was strike from 30 yards. Haywood Birches were awarded a penalty saved. This dominated the second half and with 2 minutes to play. However handed the created chances throughout. they failed to convert their penalty initiative to Birches however, Haywood managed to side. He scored the most runs to save the next 2 penalties. help Haywood win the Then Aaron Turnock, Chris competition. Activity week experience Nellis and Ashley Smith scored Sky Living for Sport which left Josh Worthington to ambassador visits Haywood TWELVE Year 10 students enjoyed a week at Whitemoor score the winner and ensure Daniel Caines (Great Britain 400 Lakes, Lichfield as a part of their work experience. Haywood were crowned metres athlete) gave an During the week students took part in a variety of activities, Champions of the North! inspirational talk to Haywood KS3 including archery, team building, high ropes and abseiling! KS3 Cricket Team The students also had the opportunity to develop their work students about his career highs skills through mock job interviews and completing the ‘British Well done to the lads who won and lows, challenges he has Safety Council Award in Workplace Hazard Awareness’. the City Indoor Cricket overcome in his career and the All of the students did exceptionally well – well done! Competition. Bilaal Zaroob, importance of a positive outlook captain, was a key member of the on life.

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Haywood students represent Stoke on Trent at the County Athletics Championships. Athletes in the medals at Games THIS term, Haywood students competed As a whole, Team Haywood Y7 came in the Stoke-on-Trent Athletics 8th out of 14 teams and Y8 came 4th out Competition at Northwood Stadium. of 14 teams. The team performed exceptionally well Well done to all concerned. with the following outstanding A number of the team then went on to performances: compete for Stoke in the U13/U14 Tom Mangan: 1st Hurdles County Athletics Championships in Drop in and see Nathan Hall: 1st High Jump Tamworth. Connor Small: 2nd 800m Connor Scott won the javelin, Annie why our school’s Connor Scott: 1st javelin Mae Potts came 6th in the Shot and Tom Annie Mae Potts: 2nd Shot Putt Mangan came 3rd in the hurdles. so right for you Brandon Gee: 2nd Shot Putt Tom and Connor have now been Dan Evans: 1st High Jump selected to represent Staffordshire. ARE you or a friend looking for a school place now or in the future? You are warmly invited to a bespoke tour at Haywood Engineering College at a time to suit you. Come and see our amazing Primary school pupils scoop learning zones and ask students and staff questions. The tour will end with refreshments and an opportunity to ask further questions to Haywood’s Got Talent title our Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team. For further details or to arrange a tour SIXTEEN singing and dance acts please contact Jill Chadwick on 882690 or battled it out for the Haywood’s Henry Kisala and Michael [email protected] Got Talent title during a Tishuma from Burnwood We look forward to seeing you! community fun day at the school. Primary are pictured with BBC Radio Stoke presenter Perry Spiller of BBC Radio Stoke. Perry Spiller led the judging panel of teachers, governors and last year’s winner Max Corden. Henry Fat burn Kisala and Michael Tishuma from Burnwood Primary were the overall winners after wowing the booster audience with their dance act. TAKE part in the PE teacher Miss Sherwin, one of ultimate fat loss the judges said: “The standard of programme... Kettlercise all the performances was starting soon – for further details amazingly high and everyone was ring Sandra on 07709 839 352. a winner for taking part.”