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Book of the Week . Recommended by teachers, librarians, pupils and parents
Book Title: A Farewell to Arms
Author: Ernest Hemingway Starting in early November, all Year 7 students will have the opportunity to participate in the Accelerated Reader (AR) Age Range: 14+ programme at Kingsdale Foundation school. Why students should read it: AR is a computer program that helps teachers manage and A Farewell to Arms is the monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child unforgettable story of an American picks a book at his/her own level and reads it at his/her own ambulance driver on the Italian front pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the during World War I and his passion computer - passing the quiz is an indication that your child has for a beautiful English nurse. understood what has been read. AR gives both children and Set against the looming horrors of teachers feedback based on the quiz results which the teacher the battlefield - the weary, then uses to help the child set targets and with ongoing reading demoralised men marching in the rain practice. during the German attack on Caporetto; the profound Children using AR have a free choice of the books they read, struggle between loyalty and desertion — this gripping, rather than having one assigned to them. This makes reading a semi-autobiographical work captures the harsh realities much more enjoyable experience as they feel in control and can of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep. choose books that are interesting to them. Ernest Hemingway famously said that he re-wrote his ending We will provide parents with more information once students to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words have all been given their login details after half-term but in the right. meantime parents might like to read one of the suggested books below. They cover a range of reading abilities and all have Email us your recommendations at: AR quizzes. You can also visit the AR BookFinder at [email protected] www.arbookfind.co.uk to conduct a search of all available books with AR quizzes. As with anything, performance improves with practice. Encourage your child to read at home. Create a culture of reading in your household by reading with your child, starting a home library, visiting your local library or bookshop on a regular basis and by letting your child see you read. When reading with your child, stop Take part in Pearson’s new writing and ask questions to be sure your competition open to young people aged 12-16. child comprehends what they have This is the chance for our students to tear up the rule read and, in general, make a habit book and create their own 21st Century take on classic of discussing books that each of fairy tales, fables and regional folk stories. Whether it’s you have read. Cinderella meeting her not-so-evil stepmother, magical Book List for Year 7 smartphones or classroom kingdoms, students are (mixed reading challenge) being given the opportunity to get creative and put a
Frankenstein Mary Shelley personal twist on the tales by reflecting on their own The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins personality, location, heritage, interests and experiences. Wonder R.J. Palacio, Students can also create a fable or fairy tale of their own. The Maze Runner James Dashner The winning entries will be collated into a collection of short stories. The winning entrants will receive copies of Everything, Everything Nicola Yoon this collection and an additional prize based on being Divergent Veronica Roth either an individual or group. Corpses and Skeletons: The Science of Forensic Closing date: Friday 29th November 2019 Anthropology Rob Shone Einstein Anderson, Science Sleuth Seymour Simon For more information: Northern Lights/The Golden Compass Philip Pullman https://www.pearson.com/uk/en/learners/ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J.K. Rowling secondary-students-and-parents/my-twist-on-a- tale-competition.html
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A reminder to all parents that the school operates a student email system. This system is used by staff at the school to communicate key messages with the students, including curriculum and What Career Live at Olympia London organisational information. Students have been issued with On Friday 11th October, we were delighted to give our Lower their login details and those who have not yet received Sixth students the opportunity to attend What Career Live at these details, should contact their tutors as soon as possible. the Olympia Exhibition Centre in Hammersmith. This two- day event is free for all students aged 15–19 and offers We would be very grateful if parents could encourage students the chance to meet with some of the UK’s top their child/ren to log in to this important system and to employers and universities. check their school email accounts on a regular basis. As part of the event, students could attend talks on choosing the right career path, CVs that get results, finding the right university and studying in the USA. There were Upcoming Careers Guidance Events workshops about careers in STEM, what employers Wednesday 6th November 2019 onwards want and getting started in creative industries. 1:1 Careers Coaching Meetings with Ms McCulloch Students could also access one-to-one feedback as from Prospects Careers Services for Y13 students part of the CV clinic and the careers advice lounge. Tuesday 12th November 2019 The two hours whizzed by very quickly and Careers in Apprenticeship talk by White Hat Outreach Support the students had a great time. Wednesday 20th November 2019 Our Sixth Formers left Olympia armed with Careers in Law presentation by Mr David Grant prospectuses, leaflets, web addresses and
plenty of new tote bags! Please contact us via email at [email protected] As ever, they conducted themselves brilliantly if your child is interested in attending any of these events or if you are able and were a real credit to the school. to contribute towards our careers education programme.
SPORTS NEWS
Year 7 & 8 Boys’ Hockey Squad 3rd place for Year 9 & 10 Girls’ Hockey . Congratulations to the combined Team! Year 7 & 8 Boys Hockey squad for Congratulations to the Year 9 & 10 Girls’ their strong performances against Hockey team who came 3rd on Thursday 10th Dulwich College and Harris Dulwich October in a tournament at Colfe’s School. Academy last week. Goals from Najid Some fantastic goals from Lola-Blue (Year 10) Khan, Samuel Jenkins, Spike Hills, and Martha (Year 9). Players of Musa Conteh and Joshua Nembhard the tournament were Lola-Blue and secured a great win against Harris Alison (Year 9). Well done girls! Dulwich Academy. Well done to the whole team for their fantastic Kingsdale Boys Basketball Teams performance. visit BBL All Stars Championships Year 7 Cycle On Sunday 13th October, Confidence Course some of Kingsdale’s boys Selected Year 7 started 5 basketball players visited days of Cycle confidence on The Copper Box Arena in Monday 7th October. Stratford for the BBL All The did on the road training Stars Championships. in the rain for most of it but All students had the they had an enjoyable week. opportunity to watch All graduated with a professional teams in certificate and a pass! a very exciting format which led to many tight English School’s Football Cup Year 7 Boys’ and exciting games. Football B-Team v Fulham Boys Students had a great day, picked up new skills and saw a On Friday 4th October, the Year 7 boys’ football B team home team victory as the London Lions ran out winners played their first game for Kingsdale in this big competition of the tournament. and they did not disappoint, coming away with a 3-1 WIN with Year 8 Boys’ Rugby goals from Kia, Arata and Freddie. The team will play Wilson’s Congratulations to the Grammar School in the next round. Year 8 Boys’ Rugby team Year 7 Boys’ Football - Kingsdale v The Halley for their 100% winning Academy Inner London Cup record at the Knight's Year 7 Team A & B Academy rugby festival. players had their first A big congratulations to game in this Competition Michael and Luca for on Friday 11th October their man of the with a great win, 12-1 to match performances throughout the day and well done to everyone for the perfect start to the season. Kingsdale. Goals were spread out Year 9 Boys’ B-Team v Shenfield High School across the team – Isaac English Schools Football Cup (2), Ruben (2), On Tuesday 15th October, the Year 9 Boys’ B-Team played Freddie (2), Jude (2), Theo (1), Charlie (1), Jordan (1) and against Shenfield High School in Essex. Man of the Match Benji with 1 goal and setting up 7 of the For the last 4 years, Shenfield have had the upper hand goals. Well done boys! playing on home ground which has had its challenges for Kingsdale. However, on this occasion Kingsdale overcame Year 7 Boys’ Football A-Team v Blenham High School the strong support and came out winning after extra-time. English School Football Cup Archie Keigher and Errol Mundle-Smith put Kingsdale Once again, another first for the boys’ A-Team in this ahead 2-1 until Shenfield scored just before half time to Competition with over 800 schools participating. The equalise at 2-2. score was 8 - 0 to Kingsdale at half time with a final goal The 2nd half had both teams locked. It was finally in extra in the 2nd half guaranteeing them a win. time that Errol scored the 3rd goal with only 2 minutes to go All the boys played brilliantly. 3 players scored 3 goals making the final score 3-2. apiece - Shaban, Theo and Man of the Match Isaac, with The Man of the Match went to Errol for his great Benji setting up 9 goals. Well done boys! performance. It was a very tough 1st round match – Well done boys!
Sixth Form Open Evenings Wednesday 6th November 2019, 5.30-7.30pm Wednesday 27th November 2019, 2-7.30pm
SPORTS FIXTURES House News Monday 4th November 2019 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award No planned fixtures Qualifying Expedition - Mission Accomplished! Huge congratulations go to the Tuesday 5th November 2019 40 bronze award participants Year 7 Girls’ Football Competition at Bacon’s College. Leave who braved the elements on school at 9am. Return at 4pm approx. the Qualifying Expedition 10am until 2.30pm: Ms Cave/Mr Price weekend last week. Over the Year 7 & 8 Girls’ Netball Home Game against two days they walked a total of Notredame School in Sports Hall. 4.15pm start. 22 km to complete the final Finish 5.45pm approx: Ms Thomas section of the award. Despite Year 11 Boys’ Football Away Game against Mossbourne the damp and wet weather, all Academy at Hackney Marshes. Leave school at 1pm. Return students persevered to the end. at 6pm approx. 2.30pm kick off: Mr Foster Well Done to all! Years 10 & 11 Boys’ Basketball League at Dulwich
College. Students will leave from Dulwich College. For more information about 4.30pm until 6pm approx: Mr Price the Duke of Edinburgh’s Wednesday 6th November 2019 Award programme you can Year 9 Boys’ Football Away Game against Thomas Tallis. visit https://www.dofe.org/ Leave school 1.30pm. Return at 5pm approx. 2.30pm or email Mr Fatodu via kick-off: Mr Price housesystem@kingsdale. Year 8 Indoor Athletics at Sacred Heart School. southwark.sch.uk Leave school at 3.15pm. Return at 6pm approx. 3.45pm until 5.30pm: Ms Ceesay Thursday 7th November 2019 Year 7 Boys’ 7-a-side (2 teams) Football competition at Bacon’s College. Leave school at 9am. Return at 4pm approx. 10am until 2.30pm: Mr Price Year 11 Boys’ Rugby Home Game against Graveney School. 3pm Kick-off. Finish 5pm approx: Mr Willis Under-14s Girls’ SNS Football Cup Away Game against Years 8, 9, & 10 SSLP Indoor Athletics Competition Bishop Thomas Grant at Dulwich Sports ground. Leave school at 1.30pm. Return at 4.30pm approx. 2pm kick Well done to all students who took part in the Year 8, 9 off: Ms Walters/Ms Cave and 10 SSLP Indoor Athletics Competition. Kingsdale Friday 8th November 2019 performed very well. Year 7 Boys’ B-Team Football English Schools Cup Away Game against Wilson’s Grammar School. Leave school at
1pm. Return at 5pm approx. 2.30pm Kick off: Mr Price . Under-15s Girls’ SNS Football Cup Away Game against Bishop Thomas Grant at Dulwich Sports Ground. Leave
school at 1.30pm. Return at 4.30pm approx. 2pm Kick- off: Ms Walters Emergency Contact Number: 07852 337724 Please remember that all fixtures are available to view on st http://www.kingsdaleschoolsports.org.uk Our Year 9 and 10 Girls came 1 taking the trophy home with our Year 8 and 9 Girls
coming 3rd. Our Year 8 and 9 Boys also came first taking the trophy home and away from last year’s winners Dulwich College. The Year 9 and 10 boys came 2nd. Well done to all.
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