NEWSLETTER Follow us on Twitter @KingHenrySch Spring Term 2 • April 2019 Real successes We’ve had another very busy term enjoyable evening where we saw the talents of King Henry students at King Henry and celebrated truly shine. We welcomed back students who had previously attended the school to perform, as well as students from Townley’s some real successes across the Schola Choir and we produced an eclectic mix of great music which whole school community. showcased perfectly why music should be at the heart of any school. I would personally like to thank Ms Baycroft-Willmott and the post Our focus has been supporting students to be 16 students who worked so hard on this evening to make it a success in the right place, at the right time and ready and to raise money for The British Heart to learn and we have seen the majority of Foundation, a charity of their choice. students responding positively and taking responsibility for ensuring that they meet The same thanks goes to the rest of the our expectations on this. An education at staff body at King Henry (and there are King Henry is about so much more than far too many individuals to name) who just preparing students to achieve a set go over and above to ensure that we are of qualifications, it’s about preparing our providing the very best opportunities for young people for their adult lives so that our students. We’ve held numerous events they can be successful contributors and this term both for students and parents leaders of change. that have been hugely successful and very well attended by the whole community. We had the pleasure of welcoming the Rt Hon Sir David Evennett to the school I’d like to take this opportunity to say earlier in the term; he was taken on a tour thank you and goodbye to four members of the school and met with some of our of staff who will be leaving us at the end students to discuss their experiences of of term; Stuart Fisher and Mijisola Ladele King Henry School. He was impressed two of our Science teachers and Ros with what he saw and the animated, Thorne and Ann-Marie Tremain, both intelligent conversations he had with our members of our associate staff. I wish student parliament. them all the very best as they move on. We’ve also welcomed this term Mr David World Book Day was another great Tate to the Trust who joins us as Lead event this term. We saw members of the Inclusion Practitioner and has already lower school (and a number of our staff) started working across both schools to dressed as characters from their favourite support our provision for inclusion. books. The English department worked incredibly hard to raise the profile of the We have an exciting summer term ahead day and students took part in a number of of us and a lot of hard work to ensure that activities to celebrate reading. It was great we continue to see school improvement. to see so many taking part and talking Thank you for your continued support about their favourite books. I’m looking of the school and for communicating so forward to an even bigger event next year! openly with us; it will always be a team effort! We’ve also been treated to an outstanding night of music put on by our Music Heather Whitmore, Acting BTEC students. It was a thoroughly Headteacher.

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All proceeds go to: Illustration: George B, Year 13 Year George B, Illustration:

King Henry School Rocked On Wednesday 3rd April, with live music and acts from all over Bexley showcasing their talents. Well done to all the students who took part and to all the students, parents, carers and staff who Night supported the event, not forgetting Miss Baycroft-Willmott who helped the students organise the whole evening. OF music As part of their BTEC Level 3 Music course, King Henry students had been LIVE MUSIC / ACTS FROM ALL OVER BEXLEY tasked with organising and performing in an event. They decided to focus WEDNESDAY APRIL 3RD 2019 on showcasing the talents of local young musicians from all over the borough IN THE MAIN HALL, of Bexley. Acts and songs performed will include; classic rock covers, pop DOORS OPEN: 6.45pm, songs, gospel choirs and even some punk songs, performed by students from FINISHES: 8.35pm King Henry as well as students studying in different schools and colleges. The Entrance via Main Reception, King Henry School, Avenue Road All proceeds to go to: Tickets: £1.50 British Heart Foundation money raised went to the British Heart Foundation to help them continue Tickets available to purchase from the Music block (R87) their very important research. and from Red Square at breaks and lunchtimes

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Last half term King Henry School students performed in a Michael Jackson Dance Production at Townley Grammar School. The students choreographed two routines with Jumar (Step into Dance), Miss Scorer and Miss Moore to the songs ‘Bad’ and ‘Black or White’. Parental support was fantastic over the three evenings and the students thoroughly enjoyed their experience. Miss Moore and Miss Scorer. Student blogs: Rt Hon Sir David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, paid a visit to Pupils from Townley Grammar and King Henry King Henry School in Erith on Friday 1st March. School put on a spectacular tribute to Michael Jackson over 3 days in February, featuring world King Henry School, formerly Erith School, merged with Townley Grammar class performances from the pupils in yr7 to yr13. School on the 1st September 2018 to form a new Multi Academy Trust – the It was a stunning showcase of music of the king of Odyssey Trust for Education. pop, show stopping numbers spanning the decades. I was lucky enough to be in the show! Sir David, who has been a longstanding supporter of both schools, was greeted The lights and the smoke on stage made me feel by senior members of staff before being given a tour of the school, which nervous, but it was like being in a West End included a visit to a Year 7 drama class and a look at the new building works Show. I’ll never forget the feeling when I heard the where the new Inclusion Centre is being created. Deputy Headteacher Hayley applause at the end of our routine to ‘bad’. Gibbs explained the vision “to leave no student behind” by providing the very Lia. L - year 7 best in student support and a rich and diverse curriculum offer. We had 8 weeks to perfect the Michael Jackson David then met with pupils on the Student Council to speak about his role as dance routine. We practiced a lot, but it was really a Member of Parliament, answering a range of questions from why he became fun. I loved learning the dance. I was happy that some of my own moves were put into the routine. involved in politics to Brexit. Sir David commented on how confident the On the first performance we were all excited to be students were after meeting members of the School Parliament. The School on stage. Parliament is just one of the new initiatives that have been introduced to I was nervous but my friends were there to help provide students with a real voice in the development of the school together me. We saw the audience reaction: how much we with an understanding of how parliamentary democracy works. impressed them. We had two more performances with huge success. I enjoyed the grand finale when Following the Q&A, Sir David chatted with Executive Headteacher, Desmond all the performers were on stage, dancing together. Deehan, about the journey of improvement and the Trust’s plans for the I’m looking forward to being part of the next school, which include the addition of a Grammar Stream supported by production. Townley Grammar. He said “this is a ground-breaking innovation in education This is the best club ever. Everyone is very friendly, with a high performing grammar school sponsoring a secondary modern and and supportive of one another. demonstrated what can be achieved through collaboration and a shared passion Adam. W - year 7 for the futures of young people in the community”

4 King Henry School, Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook @KingHenrySch @KingHenrySch NEWSLETTER National Baton Twirling Association Championships

After taking part in the NBTA National championships back in October, I am proud to say I qualified to take part in the European championships to be held in Italy in April 2019. The events I took part in were freestyle dance, to which my music was “Cruella de Vil”, a duet, two team events and twirling corp. The twirling corp is made up of 16 athletes, with a routine choreographed by our trainer to songs from the “Lion King”. I feel very honoured to be part of all these events and representing my country in a sport I love. Hoping I might bring some medals home! Keira E -Year 8 Jack Petchey Milan Drama Trip A level Speak Out Ecology trip Challenge for Biology

On Friday the 22nd March sixth form pupils studying A level Biology at K.H.S had the opportunity to take part Mr Wardzynski Head of Drama at KHS taught Drama in some field techniques in Last night Vanessa in Milan, Italy for seven years. Together with teaching in studying habitats at Wild A. represented King Milan’s Drama schools he also worked at Istituto Gonzaga a Wood in Herne Bay Kent. Henry School in the school similar to KHS and TGS. Every year Gonzaga holds Jack Petchey Speak It was a very successful day an arts festival hosting guests from all over the world and Mr Out Challenge at St in that the students worked Wardzynski has been Gonzaga’s ‘Theatre in English’ guest Catherine’s Catholic extremely well in groups to for the past fourteen years. During this year’s festival he School for Girls in complete gathering data for worked with the Italian students on Shakespeare & modern Bexleyheath. She wowed their coursework . the crowds with her texts in English. A huge thank you to Wild inspiring speech “Use it However, the exciting news is that Gonzaga, KHS and TGS Wood for the day and Mrs or Lose it”. are planning a student exchange in 2020 culminating in a Melder for driving the A MacNaughton - co-theatre production between the schools! minibus. English N Wardzynski - Head of Drama K Thomas - Science

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Ambassadors of Tuesday’s Careers Evening stated that students and parents showed a CAREERS genuine interest in different careers paths and that they had a busy night answering questions and queries. They were also pleased FAIR to see a number of younger students already thinking about their long term career goals. Tuesday 5th February A special thanks go to the year 11 students 6.00pm - 8.00pm who gave up their time to assist with the organisation and running of the event; Career paths, Employment they demonstrated employability skills and opportunities, Apprenticeship & professionalism. Ms J Alsop Training Programmes, plus loads more...

Break a leg is * theatrical slang Break a Leg! for Good Luck! Well done to GCSE Drama students Rose, Chloe, Lewis, and James for being accepted at NK College Miskin Theatre after successful auditions and interviews. #Courage #Ambition

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Bexley Foodbank THANKReg. Charity No: 1110522 Reg. Ltd Co. No. 5434524 Reg. in YOU! c/o Avery Hill Christian Fellowship Southspring Sidcup DA15 8EA A big thank you to students, T 07932431350 E [email protected] parents, guardians, carers & staff www.bexley.foodbank.org.uk

for all their generous donations to our Winter Foodbank appeal. 20th December 2018 Shown here is the Thank You

Dear all at King Henry School, letter from Gill Bates, Bexley Thank you so much for fundraising for Bexley Foodbank. I was completely blown away by how generous you all were. You collected Foodbank Manager. 750.3KG which is staggering. It was so busy with clients yesterday, rateful, we fed 16 families in the first 40 minutes, so we are very g thank you.

Last year we fed 5,557 people in Bexley Borough. This is due to low income, benefit changes or benefits being stopped, debt, addiction,

no recourse to public funds and domestic abuse. 9.5KG of food. Last year very kind and caring people donated 51,42 We used 50,143.4KG, so you can see we really need the food,

Since April we have fed 5,076 people, a huge rise from last year. Thank you again for thinking of others. You will make Christmas a much happier time.

Kind regards

Gill Bates

Bexley Foodbank Manager

Trussell Trust Reg. Charity No: 1110522 Reg. Ltd Co. No. 5434524 Reg. in England and Wales Bexley foodbank is run in partnership with local churches led by Avery Hill Christian Fellowship Registered charity number: 1103393 | Registered in England & Wales

WORLD BOOK DAY Thank you to Ines for the excellent illustration of Kaa (the snake from Jungle Book), displayed in the school library to celebrate World Book Day @WorldBookDayUK earlier this month, Well Done! Not forgetting King Henry teachers getting in the spirit dressing up as characters from books!

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Excellent Physics CPD delivered across both schools King Henry School and Townley Grammar recently!

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Many thanks to the Safe Well done to Ellie in Year 7 for the big Congratulations to all the Townley Drive Stay Alive team for improvement in her History coursework, & King Henry students that taking on board the teachers comments compete for Erith Swimming the presentation last Friday to produce work of a far higher standard. highlighting the students’ Keep it up Ellie. Club & won awards tonight at the clubs presentation evening. responsibilities as drivers, and Mr. Hayes, Head of History passengers, whilst traveling Department #keepingfit #makingfriends #proudPEteacher #safedrivestayalive #WonderfulProgress

Year 7 Football ‘B’ team reaching the final of the Kent cup v Hurstmere on Friday 25th January at Maidstone United, Gallagher Stadium. Final Result: King Henry 1-4 Hurstmere. Well done to all of the boys - great achievement to reach the final!

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Diary of Anne Frank Year 7 Students Anna-Maria and Kaimi recreating the Diary of Anne Frank in the Drama studio #Courage #Resilience

Year 10 “Getting ahead” Careers event Year 10 “Getting ahead” Careers event. 70 volunteers from Year 10 took part in an all careers event hosted by AGM. Students worked in groups throughout the day and developed their knowledge for CV writing, interview techniques and the importance of first impressions. All students enjoyed the day and we are looking to repeat the event in the summer term. AGM claimed that the King Henry Year 10 cohort were the best group they’d worked with in years. I watched the students’ confidence, knowledge and cohesive skills build throughout the day and it was a privilege to see. Well done Year 10, Miss Northwood (HOY). #gettingahead #futureplanning

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Cross-curricular activity this term with Year 7 students - Bringing Maths to life in Food Studies! #CrossCurricular #TransferableSkills

Welcome to Townley Grammar school teachers alongside King Henry school teachers recently as part of the Outstanding Teacher Programme. To broaden knowledge and skills, focusing on differentiation within the classroom. #knowledgeandskills

Year 7 students learning new skills, sewing machine embroidery with Mrs Wright & Mrs Rogers in Design Technology (Textiles) class this morning, Well done! #Niftyneedlework

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YEAR 11 GOLD TIES PRESENTATION & MOCK EXAM RESULTS 18.01.2019 Year 11 gold ties presentation & mock exam results. Well done, excellent results, keep up the hard work to do your best this summer and yes those are tears of joy! #Skysthelimit

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Year 10 Monday Study Sessions Since the start of the year Year 10s have been voluntarily attending extra revision sessions after school with Miss Northwood. Students have shown great maturity, commitment and a willingness to improve their progress scores week in week out earning loyalty stamps as they go. It is vital that we lay the footings now so that Year 11 does not come as a huge shock. Study sessions will continue into the summer term and I look forward to developing these with the year group and preparing them for the big year ahead. K Northwood - Head of Year 10.

Chinese New Year Year 7 B3 did homework and cross curriculum work on Chinese New Year C North - Maths Teacher

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