2019-2020

A MEETING OF HARD WORK CHAMPIONS BRINGS EXCELLENT GCSE RESULTS

STUDENTS WIN BBC JAZZ MUSICIAN SEND PANATHLON VISITS Still So Much To Celebrate Despite Difficult Year

This academic year has been very unusual The Government’s National League Tables only look at and has presented us all with a number GCSE performance and Attainment 8, but the system used by this guide moves beyond what it calls these of challenges. I am extremely proud of ‘limited measurements’ to give parents a better idea of the dedication, commitment and hard which schools will help their children prosper no matter. work demonstrated by all students and The system uses 51 different measures, put together staff during this time. The switch to home from the latest publicly available data, and broken-down learning was on an unprecedented scale, into four categories - Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Outcomes. Using these measurements, The Real but one which students and teachers Schools Guide ranks as number one adjusted to. We were able to successfully in the region and one of the highest performing state- welcome back our Year 10 and Year 12 funded secondary schools in the country. cohort prior to the summer break and we look forward to the Academy fully Prior to the Academy closure, students from every year group took part in a huge variety of activities, in and reopening in September 2020. outside of the Academy, which enhanced their education and equip the individuals with skills enabling them to My congratulations go to all GCSE and A-Level students. become well-rounded young people. The Tollbar Times They were a very hard-working cohort and they details a number of these activities and has many thoroughly deserve their achievements, regardless of community linked activities. I am particularly proud of the disruption to final exams. The results reflect what the charitable events hosted at the Academy this year. we were expecting them to achieve because of their ability, commitment and work ethic. Tollbar students I look forward to the future and welcoming all of our sit regular mock exams which used exam board criteria students back so that we can readjust to our new using the exam board’s mark scheme, and they were normal. also internally moderated. So, the final results are a set of grades that our students can justifiably be proud of. We look forward to building on this success in 2020/21, and I hope you read and enjoy this yearbook as we begin This year has also seen Tollbar Academy rated the another academic year at Tollbar Academy. best state-funded secondary school in North East for the second year in succession, according to one of the most comprehensive guides to state- Caroline Yates, funded secondary education produced in recent years. Principal. The Real Schools Guide 2020, compiled by Reach’s data unit, aims to give a far more comprehensive picture than traditional league tables.

Students returned to the classroom in July with social-distancing in place. 2 | Tollbar Times Tollbar Times | 3 Contents Tollbar Times | 2019 - 2020 September

4 • Sisters’ Success At Cattle Shows 4 • Budding Artists Win Prizes At Local Show 5 • Bibles Presented By Gideons To Give Students A Choice 6 • In The Navy Now! Students Sample Careers At Sea First Hand 8 • Science, Art And PE Popular At Open Evening 10 • Youth Elections Give Students A Voice For Social Change 04 October

11 • Young Jazz Musician Of The Year Engages with Music Students 12 • Athletics Champion Praises Academy For Celebrating Its Students’ Success 16 • Young Running Champion Meets Former Champion On Visit To Academy November

18 • Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives For Us 19 • Engie Donates Free Bike Lights To Keep Students Safe 20 • Event Encourages Students To Consider Careers In Manufacturing And Engineering 10 21 • Year 10 & 11 Students Learn About Engineering Opportunities From HETA 22 • Please Drive Safely, Team Urges Students 23 • Inspector Calls At Tollbar Academy! 23 • Year 11 Students Learn About Further Education Opportunities 24 • Tea And Chat As Children Tell Former Teachers ‘We Are All Doing Well’ December

26 • Grandparents Day Proves Academy Is More Popular Than Ever 27 • Cinema Experience Is The Greatest Show 18 28 • Individual Victories In Indoor Rowing Championships 29 • Tollbar Choir Brings Festive Cheer To All Saints January

30 • NCS Serves Up Raft Of Opportunities 31 • Late Goals End Year 10 Run In ESFA Cup February

32 • Students Mark Safer Internet Day 26 33 • Students Get A Taste Of Burns Night 33 • Police Reinforce Bicycle Safety Message 34 • Award-Winning Artist Gives Students A Greater Appreciation Of Light And Colour 35 • Tollbar Victorious In Hugely Beneficial Panathlon 36 • Year 9 Student Chosen As One Of Top 10 Kit Designers In Playstation Competition March

37 • Characters Come To Life On World Book Day 37 • Year 8 Swimmer Is New National Champion 38 38 • 12-Hour Rowathon For Sport Relief 38 • Town Manager Gives Motivational Talk To Exam Students 39 • School Council Meets With Mr D J Hampson, OBE, BSc, BA 42 • Young Reporter Has Writing Published In Local Newspaper August

40 • GCSE Results Reflect “Sheer Hard Work And Ability Of Students” Text by Tracey Law at Lawpr.co.uk. Photographs by Sean Spencer and Ray Corke, Hull News and Pictures. 40 | Tollbar Times TollbarTollbar Times Times | |3 3 Sisters’ Success At Cattle Shows

Tollbar Academy sisters Sophie (11) and Marie Hutson (14) are making a name for themselves in the world of Cattle Shows.

The Year 7 and Year 10 students spend their spare time travelling to farming shows where they have picked up a raft of medals this year alone. Sophie has won first prize in competitions at every show she has entered this year, including the Lincolnshire and Heckington Shows, with a Heiffer called Molly. Marie has already won medals as a junior, but is now competing in adult competitions.

“Our grandad Tony Hutson is a farmer in Waltham so we spend a lot of time on his farm with ponies and cattle and it inspires us,” said Marie. Year 10 student Marie Hutson (14) and her sister, Year 7 student Sophie Hutson (11), with some of the medals they have won showing cattle.

Budding Artists Win Prizes At Local Show

Budding Year 11 artists at Tollbar Academy took part in the annual Waltham Garden Show Art Competition.

The Academy takes part in the local competition every summer. Pictured are the winners who are all studying GCSE Art: (L-r) Millie Scholey (3rd), Zyon Jensen (1st) and Harrison Meagher (2nd).

4 | Tollbar Times | September Bibles Presented By Gideons To Give Students A Choice

Year 7 students were presented with a copy of the bible by Judith Bass and Jeremy Bass, of the Branch of Gideons UK, at a special assembly.

Jeremy said: Heather McKenna Curriculum Leader for Social Sciences, Politics and RE, said: “We visit every secondary school Year 7 in the area. We “It is an excellent handed out over 300 bibles opportunity to allow today and, in total, we hand students to learn about out 1,500-2,000 in this area every year. Our aim is to give living faith by engaging young people the choice to with representatives from read the bible for themselves faith groups. It is relevant and respond to it. It is modern and easy to read.” to the curriculum.”

Presentation of bibles to Tollbar Academy Year 7 students by Judith Bass and Jeremy Bass, of the Grimsby Branch of Gideons UK. Pictured with them are students (l-r) Sienna Triffitt, Harry Rawcliffe, Chloe Madin, Martha Wood, Drew Towill, Brody Streeter and Tiana Illingworth. September | Tollbar Times | 5 In The Navy Now! Students Sample Careers At Sea First Hand

Students interested in a career in the Royal Navy were offered the opportunity to visit HMS Grimsby when it docked in its namesake port.

Hosted by ABP, the Royal Navy minesweeper arrived for a two-day visit to receive a reaffirmation of the Freedom of the Borough, at a ceremony at Grimsby Town Hall, to honour its link with the town.

Students in Years 10 and 11 were joined by Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College students for a tour of the ship and the chance to discuss with naval staff the opportunities for careers at sea. In the Navy now! Students Mark Bassett, Nikita Gusev and Aiden Dickens.

Linda Willoughby, Curriculum Leader for Careers and Personal Development at Tollbar Academy, said: “The students learnt about the work that the Royal Navy does in protecting the UK, as well as the other roles it performs across the world. They had a full tour of the ship, which included a tour of the bridge and a visit to the compression chamber.”

Tollbar Academy and Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College students get ready to board HMS Grimsby after they were invited to meet the crew and discuss careers at sea. 6 | Tollbar Times | September Students are shown around the ship. They are: Kieran Smith, Mehran Bhutto, Mark Bassett, Ebony Cutler, Aiden Dickens, Nikita Gusev, Emma Taylor-Lonsdale and Ella Restall.

“Various crew members told the students about their experiences, including the divers, who explained their role in submerging 60 metres to deal with Checking out the compression chamber on board explosive devices that had HMS Grimsby. Pictured are: Mehran Bhutto, Kieran been detected. Students Smith, Ebony Cutler and Nikita Gusev. were also able to look at the diving equipment and gun emplacements. There was very positive feedback from the students about the visit with many now looking to their future careers with great enthusiasm.”

Taking control on board HMS Grimsby are students Nikita Gusev, Kieran Smith and Ebony Cutler! September | Tollbar Times | 7 William Parr (10), who attends Scartho Juniors, is pictured doing first aid in Citizenship with Mrs Linda Willoughby (Curriculum Leader for Careers and Personal Development), and Year 11 student Evie Griffiths (15), who was one of the Academy’s Tour Guides.

Science, Art And PE Popular At Open Evening

Science, Art and PE were some of the popular curriculum areas when the Academy threw open its doors to Year 6 pupils. Girls’ Sport, in particular, continues its rise in popularity and young pupils were delighted to see just how many different sports the Academy can offer them.

The Annual Open Evening gave Primary School children and their parents the opportunity to look around the Academy and decide if they wish to attend there from September 2020. Caroline Yates, Principal, addressed audiences who packed the large hall twice over and gave them an insight into the academy day. Tollbar Academy students acted as guides for the visitors, offering first-hand accounts of life at the Academy.

8 | Tollbar Times | September Tollbar Academy Open Evening. Evie Herriman (10), from Holton- Danielle Giles (left) and daughter Holly (10), from Holton- Le-Clay Junior School, is pictured with Grace Stephenson (12) in Le-Clay Junior School, take part in an Art Class with Mrs one of the Academy’s gymnasiums discussing with PE teachers Morgan Middleton (Curriculum Leader for Art). the wide range of Sports on offer to girls at the Academy.

Primary pupil Evie Herriman (10) from Holton-Le-Clay Junior School, said: “I really like it here. I enjoyed the first aid demonstration. The gymnastics display was great. I would really like to have a go.” Ted Longshaw (front left), of Academy, and Jesse McClean, of Middlethorpe Primary Academy, both age 10, with Tollbar Academy students (left to right) Ellie Denton, Julian Otu, Kai Smith, Lydia Walton and Romain Ali.

Aditi Taylor (10), of Humberston Primary School, takes part in an experiment run by Science Teacher Jake Bulgin. September | Tollbar Times | 9 Tollbar Academy and Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College students take part in Youth Parliament Election voting. Josh Davison (right) Year 8, posts his vote, watched by (l-r) Luke Burgess (Year 13), Ethan Hutchins (Year 10) and Will Coppock (Year 13). Youth Elections Give Students A Voice For Social Change

Students took part in the Youth Parliament Elections ‘Your Voice, Your vote campaign,’ which ensures that they have a voice in and outside of school.

The Year 7-13 students (which included the Sixth Form College) all took part in class debates in Citizenship and tutorial sessions, discussing issues which will be raised at Youth Parliament. Tollbar Academy Youth Parliament Elections. Lining up to vote are: (l-r) Hannah Wilson (Year Everyone then took part in the voting. 10); Sam Cartwright (Year 9); Adam Munson (Year 7); and Lucy Gunn-Clarke (Year 8). The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year-olds Linda Willoughby, Curriculum Leader for Careers and Personal Development to use their elected voice to bring at Tollbar Academy, said: about social change through meaningful representation and “It’s important that all students get the chance campaigning. Last year Tollbar to vote for issues that affect their lives. Students Sixth Form students saw the learn about democracy in Citizenship lessons.” highest voting turn out in the region, collectively prioritising the issues of knife crime and “The students already have a voice within mental health. The result of the academy, as we have an elected Academy voting saw a range of strategies Council. Members are voted in by students each implemented including knife crime question times with year, who then deal with academy issues. The Humberside police, NE Lincs Youth Parliament ensures that they are heard councillors and managers. outside of school too,” she said.

10 | Tollbar Times | September Young Jazz Musician Of The Year Engages with Music Students Music students were overwhelmed to meet former BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, Alexander Bone who, at the age of just 23, has already worked with some of the biggest names in Music, including, Nile Year 10 student Josh Young (15) plays alongside professional Rodgers and Kylie Minogue, and won praise from Jazz Jazz Musician, Alexander Bone. alumni, Jamie Cullum. Alexander said: The Jazz saxophonist and pianist also composes and works “We discussed all of the extensively in Music Production. He has performed several times at the BBC Proms and tours both nationally and internationally different things you can do in with jazz ensembles. Alexander has also won the award for British Music, including performing and Jazz Rising Star and the Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize for 2019. composing, and even as far as Alexander visited students at Tollbar Academy, providing an recording for TV. I am hoping opportunity for GCSE/BTEC Music students to engage with the that some of the students who young, dynamic musician. He performed for the students, but also talked informally about his career in music, the hurdles he has are thinking about Music might encountered, and where he is at now in his career. He included get inspired to think that this is information on the many different routes into careers in the music world and welcomed questions from the students. something they really can do in the future.”

Tollbar Academy Music students, (l-r) Josh Young (Year 10), and Harriet Sheppard and Ellie Milnes (all Year 11), with professional Jazz musician, Alexander Bone, on his visit to the Academy.

Tollbar Academy Year 10 student, Josh Young (15), was chosen to play alongside Alexander during his visit to Tollbar Academy. He said: “I’m a bit overwhelmed. I really admire what he’s doing and I want to do that myself. He is so impressive and I have learnt a lot about Music Production. It was really great to play with a professional.” October | Tollbar Times | 11 The Tollbar Academy Award Winners with their prizes. Also pictured are Caroline Yates (Tollbar Principal), David Hampson OBE (TMAT Chief Executive), special guest Steve Cram, and Philip Bond (TMAT Chair).

Steve Cram CBE, Athletics Champion former Commonwealth Gold Medallist and one of Britain’s best Praises Academy ever middle-distance runners, praised the Academy for its For Celebrating Its “wonderful awards night” as he handed out more than 130 cups and Students’ Success trophies to deserving students.

Steve was Guest of Honour at the Annual Presentation Evening, held at Grimsby Auditorium. He told a packed theatre that we all need people to celebrate us, even for the smallest achievements. “We need opportunities to applaud and pat people on the back and say well done. Those are the moments that spur us on to greater things,” he said.

Greater things came to Steve Cram back in the 1980s when, as a 17-year-old, he took part in his first Commonwealth Games. By the time he was 19, he was the world’s fastest teenager, having run the 1500m in 3.35.6. The next few years cemented his career as a tour de force in British athletics and, in 1985, he set three new World Records in just 19 days (previously 45 days set by Sebastian Coe). One of these stood for eight years.

Ethan Duckworth receives the Tollbar Cup for the Year 8 Most Improved Student. Tollbar Choir and Performing Arts Dancers perform a Motown Medley. 12 | Tollbar Times | October William Howie receives the Alaina Sophie Edwards receives the Giles Taylor Cup Joseph Thomas receives the Barclays Taylor Memorial Award for Percussion. for Endeavour in Extra-Curricular Activities. Cup For Most Improved Student.

Today Steve is a well-known pundit on BBC sports programmes and had recently returned from commentating at the World Athletics Championships in Doha when he visited Grimsby. “At 17 I was juggling A Levels with training and then going to the Commonwealth Games. I had to get my priorities right. I ended up studying for a degree in Sports Science in Newcastle and, like many athletes, I am proof that you can do both. Dina Asher-Smith has a History Degree” he said.

Jacob Johnson receives the Margaret Soulle Dawson receives the Val Isabella Glasson receives the Principal’s Mathews Cup for Year 8 Achievement. Savage Cup (Girls) Year 7 Art. Cup For Year 10 Achievement. October | Tollbar Times | 13 Tollbar Choir and Strings perform ‘Hello’ by Adele to open the Awards Night at Grimsby Auditorium.

“You should never say no to opportunities. Going to the Commonwealth Games at 17 played havoc with my life but it also changed my perspective and was important for the rest of my career.

“After athletics I had to find a whole new career and TV was like starting from scratch for me. I had to train again and start from the bottom and work my way up. But we can all do it. You need to have confidence in your abilities and someone behind you to help you celebrate the small victories. This awards night proves to me that you all have that.”

Steve presented the awards to students following another extremely successful year at Tollbar Academy. TMAT Chief Executive David Hampson said he “could not be more proud of the Academy” which has maintained its Outstanding status for well over a decade. Isabelle Smith receives the Casey Foyle receives the Principal’s Shield for Year 7 Governors’ Award for Year 9 Achievement from Steve Cram. The most prestigious award of the evening went Achievement. to Julian Saunt (16), who won the Chief Executive’s Special Award for Most Outstanding Student.

Presenting the award alongside Steve Cram, David Hampson said: “Julian’s determination shone through the very first time he arrived on site as a Year 6 Primary student.”

“Even during his induction, with his leg in a plaster cast, he was determined to visit every department at the Academy,” he said.

“He is a keen athlete who represented the Academy on many occasions. Life for Julian outside of the Academy has been very difficult. His mum has suffered significant health complications yet he has supported her and still maintained a focus on education. We could not be more proud Ellie Wright receives the Best Value of Julian’s achievements.” Lloyd Foley receives the Val Added GCSE Results Award. Savage Cup (Boys) Year 7 Art. 14 | Tollbar Times | October Julian was overwhelmed by the gesture and said he “could not have had a better time than he had at Tollbar Academy.” Julian now has a job and also studies at college. He also runs for Athletics Club.

Hundreds of students took part in the Awards Night, which included a number of musical interludes. These included a spectacular Queen Medley by Tollbar Show Dancers and Choir; a Motown Medley by Tollbar Choir and Performing Arts Dancers; and a haunting opening performance of Julian Saunt receives the most prestigious award of the night, Adele’s “Hello” by Tollbar Choir and Strings. the Chief Executive’s Special Award for The Most Outstanding Student, from David Hampson OBE and Steve Cram.

Tollbar Show Dancers and Choir Perform a stunning Queen Medley.

Tollbar Academy Principal Caroline Yates agreed with Steve Cram when she told students: “All of us, whether intentionally or not, inspire others just for being you. You inspire people to do their best when you do your best. You inspire everyone around you to be happy, positive, creative and energetic when you are. Always be the best version of you at all times because you never know who you are inspiring!”

Tollbar Academy students perform a spectacular Queen Medley at their Annual Presentation Evening at Grimsby Auditorium. October | Tollbar Times | 15 Steve Cram meets PE students in the Fitness Suite at Tollbar Academy. Young Running Champion Meets Former Champion On Visit To Academy

From one champion on the track to another - Tollbar Academy student Ella Greenway, who is the current Junior Champion for 800m, met Steve Cram, once the world’s fastest teenager, as he visited the Academy before handing out awards at Tollbar Academy’s Annual Presentation Evening at Grimsby Auditorium.

Tollbar Academy student and England Junior 800m Champion, Ella Greenway Steve Cram chats with Sixth Form College students. (14), meets Steve Cram. 16 | Tollbar Times | October Steve Cram challenges Lewis Morgan Steve Cram takes a look at the Academy’s (Year 9) to a badminton game - and loses! annual yearbook, with basketball students.

The former 800m and 1500m champion dominated athletics back in the 1980s when athletes were as celebrated in the press as today’s footballers.

Gateshead-born Steve - known as the Jarrow Arrow - is now a TV athletics commentator who had just returned from the World Championships in Doha. He visited sports students at Tollbar Academy and chatted with Ella and her team mates before meeting Sixth Form College students.

Steve Cram with table tennis students.

Steve Cram with Year 7 and 8 netballers.

His advice to them was to take all opportunities. “Finish your studies and follow your passions.”

October | Tollbar Times | 17 Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives For Us

Tollbar Academy students and staff marked Armistice Day with two minutes’ silence and the laying of a poppy wreath at the Academy. This was the 100th time since World War One that the UK has fallen silent for Armistice Day. Students who are also cadets wore their uniforms for the ceremony.

Pictured is Academy Principal Caroline Yates, with students (l-r) Evan Balch (Air Cadet), Mary-Lou Nowell (Police Cadet), Caitlin Harrington (Army Cadet) and Jacob Marland (Sea Cadet) laying the wreath as other cadets stand in remembrance.

18 | Tollbar Times | November David Cullum and Alison Sapcote, from Engie’s Road Safety Education Team in Partnership with NE Lincs Council, donate clip-on bicycle lights to Tollbar Academy students. With them are students: (l-r) Breadon Thompson, Adam Hewson, James Wilson, Ben Balch (on bike) and May Balderson. Engie Donates Free Bike Lights To Keep Students Safe

Students received free clip-on bicycle lights from Engie to keep them safe as they ride to and from school.

David Cullum and Alison Sapcote, from Engie’s Road Safety Education Team in Partnership with NE Lincs Council, have donated 300 good quality lights to the many students who travel to Tollbar Academy by bicycle.

David Cullum said: “We are donating more than 300 bike lights for safety reasons during winter times. A large number of students at Tollbar Academy use their bikes and we encourage them to do so, but we also want them to be safe, especially with the traffic upheaval outside the Academy.”

The clip-on bicycle lights. November | Tollbar Times | 19 Emma McLean, of Phillips 66, with Year 11 students (l-r) Bethany Lamb, Abbie Cocking and Grace Hamilton. Event Encourages Students To Consider Careers In Manufacturing And Engineering

Girls wishing to explore career opportunities in Manufacturing and Lisa Gray of Gev Wind Power with students Engineering had the chance to find out (l-r) Layla Waterfall and Simphiwe Ncube. more at an event held at Grimsby Town Hall.

The Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative, supported by the Regional Growth Fund, aims to encourage women and girls to choose a career in these industries. The students met females already working in Manufacturing and Engineering, found out about current vacancies, discovered what training and qualifications are needed, and learnt about apprenticeship opportunities.

Year 11 student Grace Hamilton said: “It was a really interesting day and gave us lots to think about. It was great meeting women who are Lucy Booth (back, left) and Katie Cherrell from Total already working in these industries.” with Tollbar Academy Year 10 students (l-r) Casey Foyle, Fearne Goossens and Ellie-Marie Clarke (kneeling). 20 | Tollbar Times | November Year 10 & 11 Students Learn About Engineering Opportunities From HETA

Representatives from HETA, a leading Humber Region Engineering Training Provider, visited the Academy to give advice to Year 10 and 11 students.

Kaylie Dixon, HETA Schools Engagement Student Bailey Spencer said: Apprentice, said:

“I have been speaking “I want to be an Engineering about the opportunities Officer in the Royal Navy. at HETA and how to This has shown me how it is apply. Also the different types of engineering and hands-on learning - not just companies available.’’ the classroom.”

The Annual Open Evening gave primary children and their parents the opportunity to look around the Academy and decide if they wish to attend there from September 2020. Caroline Yates, Principal, addressed audiences who packed the large school hall twice over and gave them an insight into the school day. Tollbar Academy students acted as guides for the visitors, offering first-hand accounts of life at the Academy.

Kaylie Dixon, HETA Schools Engagement Apprentice, with Year 11 students (l-r) Ryan Molson, Kallum Bore, Oscar Harper-Whall, Bailey Spencer and Finley Tindall. November | Tollbar Times | 21 Please Drive Safely, Team Urges Students

Year 10 students were warned of the dangers of poor driving and how to stay safe on the roads as they approach the age when they can apply for driving lessons.

As part of Road Safety Week, Joshua Chandos, Dan Smith, and Taryn Taylor, from Performance in Education working for Safer Roads Humber, visited the Academy to deliver an important message to the students.

Joshua said: Student Edith Sandiford said: “We talked to the students “It was a really interesting talk about young driver safety, young and I learned a number of things I passengers, speed limits, and the was not aware of.” importance of seat belts.”

Joshua Chandos (centre), Dan Smith, and Taryn Taylor, from Performance in Education working for Safer Roads Humber, with Tollbar Academy Year 10 students (l-r) Keira Rhodes, Kiera Harber, Aurelia Pearson, Edith Sandiford, Oliver Barnard, Bailey Spencer, Mehran Bhutto and Liam Brown. 22 | Tollbar Times | November Inspector Calls At Tollbar Academy!

An Inspector called at the Academy when GCSE students saw the play they were studying for English Literature brought to life. The performance by Footlights Theatre Company of ‘An Inspector Calls’ by JB Priestley was very well received by students.

GCSE student Holly Lentle-Shields, said: “This really brought the story to life. I could understand it better being performed and I understood the emotions, actions and feelings far better.”

Actor Hayley Graham explained: “The performance is to help educate and inform the students. We aim to take it off the page and bring it to life.” Footlights Theatre Company actors - Hannah Sims, Duncan Boyes, Richard Allen and Hayley Graham - with Tollbar Academy GCSE students (l-r) Evie Griffiths, Aidan Dickens, Milly Hanley, Daniel Teanby, Megan Huston and Holly Lentle-Shields.

Craig Ferguson (pictured centre), Year 11 Students Learn About Student Recruitment Officer at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln, talked to Year 11 students at the Academy about Further Education further education opportunities. Pictured with him are students (l-r) Becky Boyd, Alix Gidlow, Harvey Snell, Joe Dwyer, Opportunities Jeyda Ceylan and Molly Heffer.

November | Tollbar Times | 23 Caroline Wardle and Deb Appleby, from Springfield Primary Academy, catch up with their former pupils who are now Year 7 Tollbar Academy students. They are: (L-r) Kaydon Robertson, Martha Marshall, Grace Bromley, George Plumpton and Scarlett Thompson.

Tea And Chat As Children Tell Former Teachers ‘We Are All Doing Well’

Students and teachers chatted over a cup of tea as the Academy held its Annual Year 7 Tea Party. The event gives the new Year 7 students at the Academy a chance to catch up with their former Primary School Teachers to show them how they are getting on in their new school.

George Plumpton, a former pupil at Springfield Primary Academy, was happy to share his work with his Primary Teachers. “I have moved up to Tollbar now but it’s really nice to see them. They have been asking what we have been working on and looking at our books. We were

asking what was happening at New Waltham Academy Teachers, our old school.” Richard Smith and Kelly Baskcomb-Bell, with (l-r) Chloe Bolton, Alexis Osbourne, William Smith and Neve Smith. 24 | Tollbar Times | November Rachael Crompton, a Teacher at Welholme Academy, said: “The children seem really happy and settled. It is very interesting to see their books and what they are working on so I Teachers at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, can take it back to my Grimsby, Teresa Rouse (left) and Juliet Mancey, meet up with their former pupils. They are current Year 6 pupils.” Jenson Asquith (right) and Jakub Gulewicz.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Teacher, Teresa Rouse, said: “It is so nice to see the pupils again. They seem to be settling in here really well.”

Rachael Crompton, a teacher at Welholme Academy, with her former pupils (l-r) Lacey Walton, Oliwia Tyczynska, Kiera Tharby, Lily Hill and Mohammed Uddin. November | Tollbar Times | 25 Grandparents Day Proves Academy Is More Popular Than Ever

Hosting a special day for grandparents is no mean feat at Tollbar Academy where an average year group can be the size of a small Primary School. The Year 7 student Sam Were (11) in annual events are always so well attended that they have to take place on Science with Carol Marshall, who was successive days to accommodate all of the visitors. visiting her granddaughter Lola Smith.

This year proved how popular the Academy continues to be as it celebrated 14 years as an Ofsted-rated Outstanding Academy, with hundreds of grandparents taking the opportunity to visit their Year 7 grandchildren in class. Maddison Goodwin showed her grandparents Rod and Joyce Fletcher around. Joyce said: “Maddison’s mum came here so we have a long history with Tollbar. The school is in great condition. The students are really focussed in classes. Grandparents play a big role in helping to bring up grandchildren so it has been great to see Maddison at school. She is really settled and happy here.”

Carol Marshall, who visited her granddaughter Lola Smith, said: “This is the first time I have been here. I love the idea of combining practical and theory lessons. The children seem very relaxed and happy.”

Caroline Yates, Tollbar Academy Principal, said: “We are always delighted to welcome so many grandparents into the Academy. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to see what goes on here Tollbar Academy Grandparents and for their grandchildren to take pride in showing them their school Day. Maddison Goodwin (Year 7) work.” with grandparents Rod Fletcher and Joyce Fletcher.

Joshua Brown in Science with grandparents Christine and Keith Brown and Chemistry Teacher Hannah Holden. 26 | Tollbar Times | December Cinema students enjoy their snacks courtesy of Aspens. Cinema Experience Is The Greatest Show

A cinema style showing of ‘The Greatest Showman’ attracted more than 60 students who tucked into popcorn and hotdogs provided by Cafe Aspens.

As part of the Performing Arts course students are required to research musicals, so the Performing Arts teachers thought that it would be a good idea to have a showing of a musical one evening after school.

It was then decided to open this up to all students and make it a cinema experience. The evening gave students a chance to watch a film with friends without the cost, making it inclusive for all.

Tollbar Academy ‘Cinema’ showing ‘The Greatest Showman.’ Nichola Corrinvgham serves popcorn and hotdogs to Year 7 students (l-r) Libby Heaton, Grace Brown and Megan Spencer. December | Tollbar Times | 27 The Tollbar MAT rowing teams from Somercotes, Cleethorpes and Tollbar Academies. (L-r) Ethan Duckworth (Tollbar Academy), Benjamin Leggett (Tollbar Academy), Manisha Bains (), Dovydas Bartusevicius (), Benjamin Cass (Tollbar Academy), Ryan Young (Somercotes Academy), Lucy Lakin (Cleethorpes Academy), Libby Capes (Cleethorpes Academy), Max Osgothorpe (Cleethorpes Academy) and Chloe Bolton (Tollbar Academy). Individual Victories In Indoor Rowing Championships

Tollbar MAT Secondary Schools all took part in the Grimsby Indoor Rowing Championships held at Oasis Academy, Wintringham. Seven schools took part in all and there were individual victories for students from all three of our Academies. The results were as follows:

Overall results: Chloe Bolton and Jessica Cleethorpes Academy - 2nd place. Meredith from Tollbar Academy. Tollbar Academy - 5th place. Somercotes Academy - 6th place.

Individual winners: Year 7 girls - Chloe Bolton (Tollbar Academy). Year 8 girls - Lydia Frost (Somercotes Academy). Year 8 boys - Tristan Walker (Cleethorpes Academy). Year 11 girls - Rebecca Boyd (Tollbar Academy). Benjamin Cass, Benjamin Leggett and Ethan Duckworth, from Tollbar Academy, compete in the Indoor Rowing Championships. 28 | Tollbar Times | December Tollbar Choir Brings Festive Cheer To Music and song at All Saints Church for Christmas. All Saints

Tollbar Academy students delivered a celebration of Christmas through readings and music at All Saints Church, Waltham. The students played a variety of instruments and sang a range of yuletide carols. Music and song at All Saints Church for Christmas.

Tollbar Academy students sing Christmas Carols at All Saints Church, Waltham. December | Tollbar Times | 29 Staff from the National Citizen Service (NCS) visit students at Tollbar Academy. Adie Merrikin (Manager of the NCS Programme) and colleagues (l-r) Callum Holmes and Jack Haigh are pictured with Year 11 students (l-r) Joseph Brabon, Freya Brown, Ottilie Creighton-Butler, Amy Grant, Megan Ramsay and Brandon McSkelly. NCS Serves Up Raft Of Opportunities

Year 11 students were given an insight into the National Citizen Service (NCS), a voluntary personal and social development programme which boost skills, confidence and aspirations.

The programme is aimed at 15–17 year olds in England and Northern Ireland, and is funded largely by money from the UK Government. It encourages independence and gives students a chance to take on new challenges and gain confidence, while learning new skills that will help with future goals.

The Year 11 students were visited by Adie Merrikin (Manager of the NCS Programme) and colleagues Callum Holmes and Jack Haigh, who talked about the benefits of the programme, which takes place each summer. More than 500,000 young people have taken part in NCS so far.

Adie Merrikin said: “We have visited the Academy to encourage Year 11 students to engage in our personal development programme this summer. It is a time they can really enjoy the end of school and step out of their comfort zone.”

“The programme will get them qualifications and involves lots of activities. It is an opportunity to meet lots of new people. They will become empowered and help improve the local community. It is a very successful four-week programme.”

Student Megan Ramsay said: “It was good to have someone talk to us about NCS so that we can appreciate more of what it is about and what opportunities are available to us.”

30 | Tollbar Times | January Late Goals End Year 10 Run In ESFA Cup

Year 10 footballers beat a raft of prestigious opponents to secure a place in the quarter finals of the ESFA Boys Under-15 Playstation Elite Schools’ Cup.

Leading 1-0 at half-time, the Tollbar team conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Kepier School from the North East. They beat St Mary’s College, Hull, Snaith School and Nene Park Academy, Peterborough, in previous rounds.

Amy Gowshall, Curriculum Leader For PE at Tollbar Academy, said: “To get to the National Elite Cup Quarter Finals is an incredible achievement that we are very proud of. The team has played really well and beaten some very good schools along the way and put up a strong fight NCS Serves Up against Kepier School, who amongst their players fielded an England International.” Noah Lewis in action for Tollbar Academy. Raft Of Opportunities

Brooklyn Dennis on the ball. January | Tollbar Times | 31 Pictured marking Safer Internet Day are Year 11 students, Edward Parkinson and Amelia Powell, with staff member Stuart West. Students Mark Safer Internet Day

Students took part in Safer Internet Day where organisations work together to try and ensure a better internet for everyone.

Over the years, Safer Internet Day has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar. Starting as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005, Safer Internet Day has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is now celebrated in approximately 160 countries worldwide.

From cyberbullying to social networking, each year Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and chooses a topic reflecting current concerns.

Stuart West, of Tollbar Academy, said: “The internet has opened up a whole world of opportunities for everyone but it also has its pitfalls. By marking Safer Internet Day we aim to ensure that our students are safe and that they always use the internet responsibly.”

32 | Tollbar Times | February Students Get A Taste Of Burns Night

Students geared up for Burns Night with a Scottish Themed Lunch that included Scotch Pies and Scottish Beef Stew. Aspens Catering were providing a range of themed lunches for students to encourage them to try different foods. Pictured are (l-r) Year 10 students Shannon McCrory, Jack Dixon and Mollie Deane with Jane May (right) Catering Assistant, and Karen Perkins, Catering Manager.

Police Reinforce Bicycle Safety Message

Year 7 students were given a talk on bicycle safety by Humberside Police Community Support Officer Tim Scott (left) and PC David Cave. They are pictured with students (l-r) Tahmid Ahmed, Szymon Stanczak, Lacey Walton, Zac Weed and Maisha Islam.

February | Tollbar Times | 33 Award-winning artist Paul Evans works with Tollbar Academy students Kaydon Robinson and Rose Beach at the STEM workshop, ‘Harvesting Light.’ Kivanc Gunes, Lily Cross and Alfie Wood. Award-Winning Artist Gives Students A Greater Appreciation Of Light And Colour

Young scientists worked with local Arts organisation Our Big Picture on the ‘Harvesting Light’ STEM workshop, with the help of award-winning artist Paul Evans and leading physicists from the University of Sheffield.

The workshop built on what students learn in KS3 Science and Art by investigating the fundamentals of colour and light.

Joe Hermiston, the Academy’s Curriculum Leader for Science, said: “The day was a huge success and allowed students to broaden their thinking and develop cross-curricular links across different subjects.”

Mrs Wardle, STEM Co-ordinator for Science, said: “The students were so fortunate to be given the opportunity to work with experts from the local community, and be able to develop valuable skills that enrich their curriculum experience.”

Artist Paul Evans explained: “Bringing Science and Art together we spent two hours of really quite focussed activity around what light is and, in particular, how light generates colour. We explored what we use colour for and how we see it, and what it means to us, as well as the science behind it. We were also looking at forms of colour, so looking at pigments and structural colour, which is a very special mechanism created by nature which produces the beautiful colours you see in butterfly wings.”

Student Lily Cross said she enjoyed being able to carry out lots of experiments in one go. Rose Beach said: “I liked to answer the questions as I found them really interesting.”

Alfie Wood added: “I loved being able to see the detail of bugs under the microscope that I would never normally be able to see.” Students Ronya Ahmed and Mia Bunce work on an experiment during the STEM workshop. 34 | Tollbar Times | February Tollbar Victorious In Hugely Beneficial Panathlon

Six local schools took part in The Panathlon Challenge for students with special educational needs and the disabled, with The Tollbar Academy team who won the Panathlon Event. They are: Ehren Caldwell, Oscar Mayne, Sam Pettigrew, Levi Fletcher, Tollbar Academy students emerging Leo Green, Liam Barwood, John-Patrick Jones, Jayden Clayton. triumphant.

The Panathlon Challenge is a national charity which provides sporting opportunities for over 17,500 disabled young people each year. Panathlon has been benefiting young disadvantaged people since 1995 – with a focus on disabled young people since 1999 – and has invested over £8 million in opportunities for young people to compete in sport during this time.

Sport England reports that 43% of people with a disability are inactive (increasing to 51% with three or more impairments), and Activity Alliance says that disabled people are twice as likely to be inactive as non-disabled people.

Independent research proves that Panathlon is fulfilling the need for intervention in this area highly effectively, by boosting the self-esteem, confidence, expectations, ambition and social and physical skills of competitors. It also shows that Panathlon has a hugely positive knock-on effect on inclusive PE and sport in schools, and empowers Young Leaders with skills, perspective and unforgettable life experience.

Three of the six local teams who took part in the Panathlon were from Tollbar Multi Academy Trust. These were Tollbar Academy, Cleethorpes Academy and Somercotes Academy. The event was held at .

Amy Gowshall, Curriculum Leader for PE at Tollbar Academy, said: “The students have relished the opportunity to represent the Academy and they enjoyed the challenges that they faced during the competition. The sportsmanship and support demonstrated between schools was incredible. The Physical Education faculty are extremely proud of the students for competing with such enthusiasm, and winning the North East Lincolnshire Panathlon was the icing on the cake.”

The Panathlon Challenge held at Havelock Academy. Six local schools took part including Tollbar, Cleethorpes and Somercotes Academies. Pictured are the three teams from Tollbar Multi Academy Trust. February | Tollbar Times | 35 Catherine’s kit design, which was chosen as one of Catherine Morley, whose kit design caught the eye of judge Rio Ferdinand the Top 10 and then made into a T-shirt. in the PlayStation FC Schools’ Cup Concept Kit Design Competition. Year 9 Student Chosen As One Of Top 10 Kit Designers In Playstation Competition

Year 9 student Catherine Morley commentator, Brandon Smith, an Esports commentator and (14) was selected as one of the top host, and Jack Downer, a freestyling expert. Catherine then went off to have her introduction to the shirt-making 10 designers in the country in the procedure, whilst the other girls got to chill out in the PlayStation FC Schools’ Cup Concept Kit PlayStation lounge. They then went through to do some Design Competition. skills with the Playstation team, practice some shooting on the target wall and also have the chance to go into the She was selected by judge Rio Ferdinand for her kit design freestyling ring, where players try to out-skill their opponent. and, as a result, she and four of her classmates were invited All students then made their own T-shirts with a wooden to the Playstation Next Level Live event at West Bromwich stencil press. football ground, The Hawthorns Stadium. “In the afternoon we had a careers workshop giving students Beth Dove, PE Teacher at Tollbar Academy, explained: an insight into many different careers, including UCFB “We enter lots of football competitions throughout (the University of Football Business), where they looked at the year for both boys and girls at the Academy. broadcasting and tried interviewing each other. This day was I received an email around October/November a fantastic opportunity. Some students may struggle to see time with what I would call ‘something different.’ I what opportunities are out there for them, and the careers thought it was a brilliant opportunity for the students workshop really excited the students about a possible career to take part in, including those that don’t play every in Sport and the amazing venues they could work in, such as match for the school, and allowed students to see a The Hawthorns Stadium. different creative side to football, not just playing it. “Catherine did an amazing job on her shirt and we are “The competition allowed students to explore their creativity extremely proud of her efforts, which allowed us all to and artistic side. On the day, Catherine also got to see the experience this event.” in-depth technology that is used to create football shirts and the use of ICT. Catherine said: “I really enjoyed it. It was a great opportunity “On arrival the girls got to meet Matt Craig, a professional working with an expert designer. The best part FIFA gamer, Richard Buckley, an Esports and FIFA of the day was the designing.” 36 | Tollbar Times | February Characters Come To Life On World Book Day

An after-school Reading Club was the perfect place for a tea party to celebrate World Book Day at the Academy. Staff dressed up as book characters to celebrate the event with students (l-r) Paige Lee (Year 8), Fayth Lenahan-Josephs (Year 8), Shannon McCrory (Year 10) and Sal Qureshi (Year 8).

Year 8 Swimmer Is New National Champion

Year 8 swimmer Libby Munday (13) is the new National Under-14 100m Backstroke Champion.

Libby is a member of the Grimsby Aquatics Swimming Team and was representing East Midlands Swimming Association when she won her title. The championships were organised by The English Schools Swimming Association and were held at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield.

Showing off her medal, she said: “I am really proud. It was a great competition.”

March | Tollbar Times | 37 12-Hour Rowathon For Sport Relief Tollbar Academy students and staff held a 12- hour rowathon in aid of Sport Relief. Students from Years 7-13 took part in the event, encouraged by and including members of staff. Tollbar Academy Principal Caroline Yates put on her PE kit to take part. The event was a tremendous success, with over 850 students and 30+ staff participating.

Caroline Yates said: “The enthusiasm from everyone in the Academy to raise money for Sport Relief was overwhelming and I would like to thank them all for participating.” Caroline Yates, Tollbar Academy Principal, rows for Sport Relief alongside students, timed by Vice Principal Victoria Watts.

Town Manager Gives Motivational Talk To Exam Students

Grimsby Town Manager Ian Holloway gave a motivational talk to Year 11 students as they geared up for their GCSE exams.

Ian discussed the need to believe that with commitment and enthusiasm the students could achieve whatever they wanted.

He was also joined by Sixth Form students and keen sportsmen Will Lonsdale and Melvin Mensah, who were interested to hear what Ian had to say. Year 12 Fencer Will already has an impressive career history having been selected for the British Senior Fencing Team at the age of 16. Melvin is an accomplished footballer and Grimsby Town Grimsby Town Manager Ian Holloway (left) is pictured with Adie Merrikin (NCS Manager) and fan. Tollbar Academy Year 11 Sports Captains following his motivational talk before their GCSE exams. 38 | Tollbar Times | March The School Council meeting with Tollbar MAT CEO David Hampson. School Council Meets With Mr D J Hampson, OBE, BSc, BA

Members of the School Council met with Mr D J Hampson, OBE, BSc, BA to discuss a range of issues, including changes to the PE uniform.

They were invited to join Mr D J Hampson for a chat to give their views on future changes and representatives were chosen by their Heads of House following House meetings. Sports Captains were also present.

The Academy Council consists of representatives from Years 7-11. They are Jack Deans (chair), Daniel Teanby (chair), Luis Parker, Cody-Leigh Gillies, Lydia Coster, Ben Wells, Ewan Taylor, Jake Mills, Maryam Kazemi, Ewan Taylor, Rebecca Boyd, Aniesha Chidwick and Holly Lentle-Shields. The Council were also joined by Sports Captains Amelia Powell, Jeyda Ceylan, Milenna Ludtke, Rebecca Boyd, Stan Woolford and Assistant Principal Ryan Watson.

Mr Hampson said: “The School Council gives the students an opportunity to give us their views on issues that affect them within the Academy.”

Mr Watson said: “We have worked hard to continue to raise the profile of the Academy Council through a number of initiatives this academic year and were delighted to be given the opportunity to meet with Mr Hampson.”

Tollbar Academy School Council. March | Tollbar Times | 39 Socially-distanced Tollbar Academy GCSE students celebrate their results. They are (l-r) Milly Hanley, Evie Griffiths, Megan Hutson and Emma Besson. GCSE Results Reflect “Sheer Hard Work And Ability Of Students”

Students at Tollbar Academy celebrated a had they sat their exams this year. We have very fantastic set of GCSE results, despite major detailed processes in place to ensure that teacher disruption to their education due to Covid-19. assessments are accurate, including standardising and moderating mock exams and other internal The results were distributed to students at the Academy in assessments. small socially distanced groups, which complied with Covid-19 guidelines. Teaching staff and a member of the Academy’s “In years gone by, we have always been very careers staff were available to offer face-to-face advice and accurate in predicting our results and this year is support to the students regarding their results and post-16 no different, despite the tremendous disruption choices. Students were also assured that the “robust and rigorous assessment processes in place at all Tollbar Multi that Covid-19 has caused to everyone.” Academy Trust Academies” meant that these results are a Overall results at Tollbar Academy increased this year, with “true reflection” of the grades they were expected to achieve 85% of students achieving a standard pass (grades 4-9) in both had exams taken place. English and Maths; with 53% achieving a strong pass (grades 5-9). David Hampson, Chief Executive of TMAT, said: “The GCSE students should be extremely proud The Academy’s Attainment 8 figure also increased to 55.28. of themselves. Their grades are a true reflection Attainment 8 measures the achievement of a student across of their hard work and ability. These are the eight subjects, including English and Maths. grades teachers were expecting them to achieve

40 | Tollbar Times | August Caroline Yates, Principal of Tollbar Academy, said: “My congratulations go to all students. This was a very hard working cohort and they thoroughly deserve their achievements, regardless of the disruption to final exams. This is what we were expecting them to achieve because of their commitment and work ethic.

“Tollbar GCSE students sat two mock exams in November and March, just before we went into lockdown, both of which used GCSE exam criteria using the exam board’s mark scheme, and they were also internally moderated. So the final result is a set of grades that our students can justifiably be proud of.”

Lucy Dudgeon achieved eight Isabella Glasson achieved Emma Besson (left) achieved Megan Hutson with dad Grade 9s and one grade 8. eight Grade 9s. She said: “The five grade 8s, one grade 7 and Richard Bacon and Sarah She said: “I’m really pleased. year didn’t go to plan but I’m two grade 6s. She said: “I am Hutson. Megan achieved two I worked really hard. The extremely pleased with the very chuffed. Over the moon.” grade 8s, three grade 7s and end of year was completely results. The last few months three grade 6s. different to what I expected have been a bit stressful. It was it to be, but it has ended well. out of our control. I was gutted I’m staying on at Tollbar MAT when the exams were cancelled Sixth Form College to study but relieved to see the results. Chemistry, Biology and Maths Nice to know the teachers think for A Level.” I would have got them.”

Alix Gidlow and his dad Danny Oliver Muggridge achieved celebrate his results. Alix one grade 9, five grade 8s, two achieved three grade 7s, four grade 7s and two grade 6s. He grade 6s and one grade 5. He will study for his A Levels at Benjamin Cass achieved 6 said: “I’m happy with the results. Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College grade 9s, and two grade 7s. I have just enrolled to study and is seen signing on for He said: “I’m really pleased Sophie Edwards achieved two Maths, Physics and Business at them at the College. He said: with the results. I worked grade 5s and five grade 4s. Tollbar MAT Sixth Form. I have “I’m pleased with the results. I hard and not doing the exams Sophie will now study cookery heard good things about the have kept myself busy while off was disappointing because I at Grimsby Institute. teaching and the Sixth Form and school playing basketball and was confident I could do well.” I have been very happy here.” doing odd jobs for neighbours. Online learning wasn’t too bad. I’m going to study Maths, Geography and Economics at Tollbar Sixth Form. It’s close to home and a good atmosphere. Staff in the Sixth Form seem friendly and I was impressed at the Taster Day.”

Millie Jennings and mum Kirsty. Millie achieved three grade 9s, one grade 8 and four grade 7s. She said: “I am really happy. I have got the grades I needed to Tong-Tong Martin, whose Sonia Mensah with her get into study A Levels at Tollbar results included two grade 9s. excellent GCSE results. MAT Sixth Form College.”

August | Tollbar Times | 41 Young Reporter Has Writing Published In Local Newspaper

English student Emma Fowler (14) is enjoying being part of the Young Reporters’ Scheme at the Grimsby Telegraph.

So far, the Year 10 student, who is working towards completion of her Duke of Edinburgh Silver award, has written and had three articles published: Food – do we really know what we’re eating? 5K Your Way, an article encouraging cancer patients and survivors to remain active during and beyond their treatment; and Misconceptions of Feminism.

Emma enjoys writing and the opportunity to meet with others her age to discuss current events. She heard about the writing scheme through Duke of Edinburgh.

“Young Reporters has been a great experience for me and my writing skills have really improved,” said Emma.

Charlotte Hodgson, Curriculum Leader for English at Tollbar Academy, said: “Emma is putting her writing skills to great use discussing topics that affect a lot of people. This is a fantastic opportunity for her to further her English skills and to develop as a Tollbar Academy Year 10 student Emma Fowler (14) with writer.” one of her stories, which was published as part of the Young Reporters Scheme in the Grimsby Telegraph.

Emma’s stories in the Grimsby Telegraph. 42 | Tollbar Times

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