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NORLINGTON SCHOOL n Winter newsletter nWisdom is strength Volunteer Ishaq’s leading the way Our pupil takes top trophy at borough sports awards One of our students has won a prestigious developing leadership skills. It is a big borough sports leadership and volunteer- focus here. ing award. I have learned so much from the teachers Norlington School pupil Ishaq Muham- about leadership, particularly from the PE de- mad caught the eyes of the judges for his partment and Mr Hobbs and Mr Bygott. work mentoring younger pupils during It is only when you have been at the school sports days across Waltham Forest. a few years that you understand how impor- He also led a team of Norlington stu- tant these qualities they teach you are for the dents in a summer cricket coaching tour of rest of your life.” Spain in March this year. Associate Assistant Headteacher Paul Ishaq was handed the Young Leader and Hobbs said: “Developing leadership skills is Volunteer award at the Waltham Forest one of the key aims of Norlington. Council Feel Good Sports Awards cere- “We have an extensive leadership pro- mony at Walthamstow Assembly Hall in gramme with a number of our young men November. performing leadership roles but Ishaq stands He said he was “in complete shock” out as a real role model. when his name was called. We are very proud of Ishaq and the He said: “I was lost for words, I really impact he has had on other young people in Winner: didn’t expect to win. Much of it is down to the school, the local community and interna- Ishaq the school that I go to. tionally. with his Right from when you start in Year 7, We hope he is an inspiration for all our award Norlington stresses the importance of leaders.” Camping trip highlights leadership and teamwork YEAR 7 students learned leadership and Head of Lower School Renske Meiring teamwork skills during a camping trip. said: “Students were encouraged to be inde- Activities included tent building, tackling pendent thinkers and problem solve. assault courses and a forest nature walk to The boys had to work collaboratively to en- collect fire wood at the SunTrap in Epping sure they could put up a tent that would keep Forest. them warm and dry through the night. In the evening, students sat around the The trip was definitely one to remember camp fire enjoying barbecued food, singing and will be something to talk about through- songs and drinking hot chocolate. out each boy’s time at Norlington.” Norlington School newsletter g Winter 2016 Jumping for joy: Students celebrating their exam success in the summer Top marks in GCSEs again OUR school celebrated another year of GCSE when we were recognised by the Minister of success as pupils once again scored top marks State for Schools as in the top 100 schools in their exams nationally. We achieved a 0.45 on the new Progress Principal Guya Persaud said: “Our aim is to 8 measures – the equivalent of half an extra be the best school in the country. This is what grade per pupil above expected progress. our students deserve. Progress 8, introduced this year, measures We work towards achieving this by having progress from the start of secondary school to and maintaining very high expectations of our the end of GCSEs and is the new Government students and our staff. benchmark for school attainment. Our unique family ethos promotes care and The national average for schools is zero. respect, but demands everyone relentlessly The grades are similar to last year’s results works hard in order to be successful.” SMART Ahmad Hossen will stay on at Norlington 6th Form after scoring top BRILLIANT Stiofan Folan-Hasici scored marks in his GCSEs among the best results in the country by Ahmad got 6 As, 1 A* and 1 B in his ex- achieving straight As in his GCSEs. ams and will now study computer science, He said the “never give up attitude” at maths and further maths at A-level. Norlington was the secret to his success. He said: “I feel great. It was a really good He said: “When you think you have done feeling to have this done and out of the way enough the teachers will keep pushing you for before I look forward to A-levels. more. Why would I leave Norlington? The I was over the moon to get these results. teachers are great. They have really unique They really drum into you here how important relationships with pupils. it is to do well in your exams. It sets you up for The classes are small which suits me.” A-levels, university, then your whole career.” Page 2 Norlington School newsletter g Winter 2016 An insight into politics PUPILS got a taste of British democracy Barack Obama once spoke and ended on a visit to the House of Parliament. with a question and answer session with They found out how the country is run Mr Cryer. and our political history during a trip in Head of student leadership Brendan November. Isaac said: “Students were impressed to Pupils were introduced to the House discover many politicians initially didn’t of Lords and House of Commons by our want a career in politics, but were drawn guide, Leyton and Wanstead MP John to it by a desire to influence the world. Cryer. They left inspired and are appreciative Students also visited the Grand Hall of the opportunity to be introduced to our where Nelson Mandela and US President political system.” A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL Building On Success Starting a new academic year is a great Year 7 have enjoyed getting to know 12 and 13 students opportunity to further improve on our each other at camp and the whole school to help them revise previous successes. was able to celebrate each other’s perfor- and prepare for the Our summer exam results showed mances at the annual Celebration Evening fast-approaching we again have supported our students to at Walthamstow Assembly Hall. mini GCSE and achieve significantly above the nationally The whole school is committed to mock exams. These expected performance at GCSE. collecting food every half term for a local are significant step- It is a fitting testimony to the hard work of food bank. ping stones towards their success in the the students and the dedication of the staff. Year 8 form classes are raising money actual exams. We firmly believe that student progress for charity and making cards and presents Christmas is a special time for everyone will continue to improve as a result of the for residents at a local care home for the to reflect on those in less fortunate circum- intensive staff training on Teaching and elderly. stances and to think about how we can plan Learning taking place every other Friday The whole school is attempting to raise for a new year where we all can support afternoon throughout the year. £1,500 this term for the charity ‘Shelter, at each other and improve ourselves. Already in 2016-17 we have had success Christmas’ by taking part in a variety of ac- We at Norlington wish all our families a in many areas, from winning the Borough tivities, including wearing Christmas jump- peaceful and restful holiday. Young Leadership Award to representations ers on the last day of term! at debating and speak out challenges. I would urge all families of Year 9, 11, GUYA PERSAUD Page 3 Norlington School newsletter g Winter 2016 Following his cricket heroes YEAR 8 student Jamal Richards has followed sent Jamal to Norlington in Leyton because I in the footsteps of his cricketing heroes after knew they would help him develop – not just being named Essex County Cricket’s player of as a cricketer, but as a young man. the season. Jamal, who captains our Year 8 cricket team, Jamal was given the honour in the U12s said: “When I found out I had won the award I category after a season that saw him excel for was really proud. club, school and county. Alistair Cook and Brian Lara are my heroes. The cricketing all rounder has joined an I also like James Foster and Nick Brown.” illustrious group of recipients of the award, Jamal honed is skills playing with his grand- including his hero Essex star Nick Brown dad Franklin Dickson, 62. Jamal is on the Emerging Players Pro- He said: “I love cricket so Jamal started off gramme at Essex and is hoping to join the watching it with me when he was very young. county’s academy in just over a years time. He was playing when he was four so he has Alongside match winning performances for had a natural passion for the game at a very his school, Jamal has also starred for local club young age.” side South Woodford. Associate assistant headteacher Paul Hobbs Inspiration: Jamal Richards His mother Natasha Dickson, 40, chose said: “At Norlington we strive for excellence Norlington after taking advice from Essex in all areas of the curriculum; our sporting as- best they can be. County Cricket Club pirations are the same as our academic aspira- We are now looking to Jamal to be an She said: “Despite living in Walthamstow I tions, we want our pupils to aim to be the very inspiration to the other pupils at the school.” Qualifiers: Jon and Muhammad Trip inspires those seeking career in law OUR budding legal eagles visited Barclay’s headquarters in Canary Wharf as part of an Inspiration Day.