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Ackworth School the Workplace and Timekeeping Is Poor; Furthermore, Over Any Other Ackworth TODAYSPRING 2018 VOL. 02 ISSUE #02 Save the date: Ackworth Summer Ball 7 July 2018 MATHS AWARDS OLD SCHOLARS SCHOOL TRIP An incredible 22 Dr Edward Highlights of students earn Caine life Berlin, Kingswood certifcates in music & Skiing in Italy Our careers advice is excellent and starts from an early age. The state sector significantly reduced or dropped careers advice when budget cuts had to be made a few years ago. All of this and our renowned pastoral care differentiates us from local schools and colleges; the opportunities that stem from this give our pupils an advantage that cannot be claimed by other schools. Academic excellence is important, and our records show that pupils do very well here: most go on to their first choice at Russell Group Universities. Above all, we support our students’ ambitions, and everyone is supported equally, whether aspirations are towards apprenticeships or Oxbridge entry. This is a school where relationships between staff and pupils are strong, which assists learning. Not surprisingly, research shows that an environment that is conducive to learning is an environment where pupils feel valued, secure, and which builds self-esteem. A Quaker School places significant importance on values. Quiet reflection keeps us all grounded in a world where constant change is creating mental health issues. Our brains were not made for the rapid change we are encountering in the 21st Century. Careful preparation in a considerate and appropriate environment is increasingly important. A common complaint among employers is that many ecently, after an event in the Fothergill school leavers are simply not able to function in the Theatre involving a visiting speaker, I world of work. They may have the qualifications, but asked one of our many international pupils they lack the social skills, don’t know how to behave in why they had chosen Ackworth School the workplace and timekeeping is poor; furthermore, over any other. “It was easy,” she said: “It is an grammar is lacking and research skills are non-existent. Ramazing school. I don’t think everyone knows just Many cannot follow instructions and are easily how lucky they are to be here. It has taught me distracted. We encourage all of our pupils to learn these how to learn, given me the confidence to ask skills. questions and developed my interests in ways Good results alone do not guarantee success in the that I never imagined.” future; resilience, imagination, the confidence to be School days have a powerful influence on future assertive and the ability to articulate well in public, are success in life and I believe that an Ackworth equally important. education gives you the best start. Ackworth has We educate at Ackworth and we do that very well. We always been and remains a family school, educating are preparing young people for jobs and technologies children from Nursery through to Sixth Form. We that don’t yet exist. expect all of our pupils to stay here all the way through the school because we can cater for all. Ackworth Sixth Form is an excellent platform from which to build. This is only a part of what we do. We also Just as we attract pupils from other schools to HEAD’S provide a breadth of opportunity for boys and girls to Ackworth for Sixth Form, I realise that some Ackworth find and develop their talents and to grow into excellent students see the end of GCSE as a time to consider human beings. their options and to look at alternative places of study. It’s a natural time to consider options, but I The School is full of surprises, ranked 13th out of the believe that there is something special about 100 best sports schools in the UK, an incredible WELCOME Ackworth that is worth continuing with and that will achievement for a small school in the north of England, make a real difference to their futures. Ackworth also has an exceptional science department, Head along with so many others, as well as facilities and Ackworth’s Sixth Form offers so much more. We have activities that offer an exciting range of opportunities Anton Maree international boarders from over 20 different In this issue Anton Maree discusses what sets to all. countries, which brings with it a rich, cultural diversity Ackworth School apart and how it prepares which is not just important for a modern educational It is inspirational to see the skills and qualities that our institution today, but also gives critical experience in pupils develop through the Duke of Edinburgh Award, pupils from Nursery through to Sixth Form and understanding how to collaborate and work in the inter-house competitions, music, drama, sport, through international, globalised environments that our the innovative vertical mentoring approach we take to beyond into the work place. students are likely to encounter as they take up help integrate them and through the Quaker values that employment. We are also not subject to the cuts that teach us to ask questions, something that employers amount to as much as 24% per person in the state look for, something that sets an Ackworth scholar apart. sector and which inevitably means a reduction in choice, in the quality of provision, as well as the There is every reason to stay at Ackworth for Sixth insecurity this causes. Form. It truly is an amazing school! www.ackworthschool.com l 3 M t a Pupil “Squash has given me many opportunities to have a better life and to meet people from all over the world. I train every day at Pontefract Squash Club, A special mention to Jaspreet and all the with my coach Malcolm Willstrop. I train every day Squash success girls who have played squash this year: after school for about two hours with many great Jaspreet has represented the Girls players and even get chances to play people like UNDER 17s squash team during the James Willstrop, the former world number one, course of this school year, a magnificent Sam Todd which is a fantastic opportunity for me and helps for the girls! achievement in itself when you consider me to improve my game a lot. am Todd confirmed his reputation as the she is only 9 years old. Every time I best Under 15 Squash player in the world, I first started playing when I was just five years old. watch Jaspreet play, it is obvious to see when he secured the British Open title for I have fallen in love with the sport ever since, and the progression she has made. There is Sthe second time. He secured the title with a love playing. The great thing about squash is how no doubt that Jaspreet is an exception- clinical performance to defeat India’s Neel hard the sport is and how hard you have to work ally talented squash player and I am Joshi 8-11, 16-14, 11-0, 14-12 in a thrilling final to become a top level squash player. As well as tremendously excited to watch her at the University of Birmingham. how hard the sport is, I love the fact that it is a one squash develop as she grows in man sport. I also love playing squash because the strength and size. social life is amazing. I get chance to go all over the The girls beat Gosforth Academy on Sam Todd follows, James Willstrop, who also attended world meeting new people, visiting great countries Ackworth School into the record books. Sam also hopes Monday 26th February in a very hard and I have some great friends just from playing fought fixture meaning that they will to follow in James’ footsteps in becoming world number squash. 1 and securing medals at a future Commonwealth now compete in the National Finals on Games. I played my first squash tournament when I was the 19th and 20th March in Birming- five years old and I have never thought that I want ham. Well done to Amber, Asia, Layla, “Having won this U13s British Junior Open 2 Sam said: to have a break. I will continue to play to try and be Jaspreet and Eleanor. years ago, the U15s British Junior Open was a title that I the best I can be and will continue what I’m doing. really wanted and have spent a long time working for. Patrick Roberts Hopefully squash will take me somewhere on in When I won that final point, I could feel a sense of relief the future.” and the feeling of being crowned U15 World Champion was simply amazing. The Junior Open is the biggest tournament Sam Todd, Year 10 of the year for juniors and I was fully aware that I would need to be playing my best squash to win the title. Being they’re so cool. I would also like to be a parrot so that I seeded number 1, did put some pressure on, however I looking to challenge myself and as I look forward, I have set can repeat everything. That would be funny. tried to put that to the back of my mind and focus on my myself an ambitious target of winning the U17 Open a year If you could visit anywhere in the world, where squash. I took each match as it came and didn’t think too early.” far ahead, just taking each game as it came. I was really Jessica would you go and why? proud of the way I played and delighted that I only Sam, who is currently studying his GCSEs at Ackworth I would visit the North Pole so that I could visit Santa dropped 2 games in the whole tournament.
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