Life 2019-2020

X FACTOR MAJOR SINGER SUCCESS INSPIRES FOR GCSE AWARD STUDENTS WINNERS

VISIT BY BBC YOUNG JAZZ MUSICIAN ‘GOOD’ FOR A SECOND TIME - OFSTED Still Much To Celebrate Despite Covid Disruption

Welcome to our 2019/2020 edition of It was therefore with great sadness that the Academy Cleethorpes Life. was forced to close for the majority of students due to the worldwide pandemic. We are all particularly The Academy year started with a number of disappointed that our Year 11 were denied the celebrations. The Open Evening in September proved opportunity to sit their GCSE examinations for which a great success and subsequently resulted in a further they had worked so hard over the last 5 years. Equally, increase in applications for our new intake 2020. we shared their devastation that they were unable to celebrate the end of term with a Leaver’s Day and of In October, for our prestigious Presentation Evening course missing their Prom. celebration, we were delighted to welcome a very popular guest speaker to the Academy. J B Gill, from JLS, The health and safety of our entire Cleethorpes inspired many students during his tour of the Academy Academy community is of paramount importance. I and later during the awards event. was delighted to be able to welcome Year 10 back to school in June for some face to face contact with their Students’ participation and enthusiasm in the plethora teachers. of extracurricular activities continued to be a regular feature of life at the Academy. Our dedication to I am looking forward to returning to some delivering an excellent education is supplemented form of normality in the next academic with providing many additional opportunities and year and can reassure parents that both experiences. myself and my staff will do all we can to Ofsted inspected the Academy in January under the settle students quickly and address any new more rigorous framework. I was delighted that gaps in their learning. the high standards achieved at the Academy were officially recognised by the Ofsted team. Students I wish you all well and hope you enjoy reading the much told the inspectors that they feel safe, especially from shorter than our normal version of Cleethorpes Life. bullying. We are dedicated to continually improving the educational experiences for all our students. Janice Hornby Principal

Year 10 students returned to the classroom in July with strict social distancing measures in place. 2 | Cleethorpes Life Contents Cleethorpes Life | 2019 - 2020

September

4 • Hundreds Visit Open Evening At Academy That Values Every Student 7 • We Can All Be Winners - JLS Singer Tells Students At Awards Night

October

12 • JB Has Time For Everyone On Visit To Academy 13 • New Initiative To Boost Life Skills 04 13 • Students Win Turbines For Academy 14 • Young Jazz Musician Of The Year Engages With Music Students 15 • Rugby Coach Delivers Student Training

November

16 • Family Memorabilia Brings Wartime Poetry Project To Life 17 • Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives For Us

December 07

18 • Cards Support Wounded Veterans 18 • Festive Fun At Our Food Market 19 • Fabulous Fundraising For Homeless At Christmas 20 • Talented Musicians Wish Everyone A Merry Christmas With Spectacular Concert 21 • Christmas Lunch Is A Cracker 22 • English Students See GCSE Text Performed 23 • Festive Choir Entertains At Residential Homes 24 • Individual Victories In Indoor Rowing Championships 25 • Inspector Calls In To Bring Story To Life 16 25 • It’s Not Only The Romans Who Made Good Shields 26 • It Is Not Just The Younger Children Who Benefit From Primary Sports Festivals

January

27 • Academy Comes Third In Hugely Beneficial Panathlon 28 • Grandparents Fully Endorse Annual Visit To Academy 30 • Cleethorpes Students Learn Critical Skills For Dealing With Life Challenges 31 • Capella Wins Inter-House Dance Contest 32 • Science Challenge Bridges The Gap Between Students 23 February

33 • Young Shakespeare Actors Perform Macbeth 33 • Design A Country Competition Winners 34 • Ofsted: Musical Academy Hits All The Right Notes With Consecutive “Good’ Report 36 • Police Officers Build Relationships With Students 37 • GB Handball Team Head Coach Tutors Sports Leaders

March 36

38 • Rugby Top Design Has Student Flying Flag At Six Nations 39 • Taking A Stand Against Bullying 42 • Year 7 Student Has Role In Film Spreading Awareness of County Lines Exploitation

August

40 • Students’ ‘Work Ethic’ Is Key To Major Success in GCSE Results Text by Tracey Law at Lawpr.co.uk. Photographs by Sean Spencer and Ray Corke, Hull News and Pictures. 38 Cleethorpes Life | 3 Hundreds Visit Open Evening At Academy That Values Every Student

Technology, Textiles and Photography were Year 6 Signhills Academy pupil Evan Harris, who was popular with Primary School children who accompanied by his parents, Vikki and Jamie, said: visited the Academy’s Annual Year 6 Open “I really enjoyed the activities in Evening. the Technology and Photography The Academy was filled with pupils and their families looking rooms.” for places in Year 7 next year. They listened to a talk by Principal Janice Hornby, who said: Theo Wilson said:

“We are thrilled to see so many people here tonight. “I loved visiting the Music offers a learning environment Department, Art and Textiles.” that encourages students to succeed, teaching staff who are committed to develop the potential of each Theo visited with his grandma individual student, and high quality facilities that promote and enable success in an environment of Beverly Wade. which we are very proud.”

Year 6 Signhills Academy pupil Evan Harris meets Cleethorpes Academy Principal Janice Hornby at the Open Evening with his parents, Vikki and Jamie Harris. 4 | Cleethorpes Life | September Year 7 students look at sustainability in the Geography Department. Year 6 Signhills Academy pupil Theo Wilson They are: Lucy Grant; Mia Hewitt; Kaylum Evans and Lillie Turrell. and his grandma Beverly Wade help Year 11 student Holly Mahoney with shaving foam marbling in the Textiles Department.

Brothers Freddie and Dominic Cross, who attends Bursar Primary Academy, make coasters with Year 11 students Madeline Smith Howden and Sian Cleethorpes Academy Assistant Principal, Mr Hammond. Atherton with a History project looking at Castle Defences.

Having fun making masks in Art and Design. (Front row): Elodie-Mae Palmer- (William Barcroft School); Caitlyn Gallagher (Signhills Academy); Imogen Linford (Signhills Academy). (Back row): Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 student Alexis Johnson and Year 11 student Lauren Wharton. September | Cleethorpes Life | 5 Isaac Beedham from Reynolds Academy with mum Jemma Clark, and Cleethorpes Academy Year 11 student Lucy Sorensen, take a closer look at Still Life Photography.

Reynolds Academy Year 6 pupil Libby Smithson Cook takes a look at Photography with Year 11 student Lucy Sorensen. 6 | Cleethorpes Life | September We Can All Be Winners - JLS Singer Tells Students At Awards Night

“Someone has to win, why can’t it be you.” That is the mantra that propelled JB Gill of X-Factor band JLS to the height of fame as a member of one the UK’s most recognised groups. “My mum always told me this and she was right. Someone has to be first, why can’t it be me?” he said.

Ironically, JB may not have come first on the X-Factor, narrowly losing out to in the final in 2008, but second place was phenomenal and was enough to propel this foursome to dominate the British charts for five years, selling over 10 million records worldwide and winning a number of BRIT and MOBO awards. JB was guest of honour at the Academy’s Annual Presentation Evening at a packed Auditorium where he inspired students with his varied choices in life.

As a nine-year-old, JB joined the church choir and was a regular performer. In his teens, the talented sportsman juggled playing rugby for Irish Rugby Club with studying at “The Centre For Young Musicians.” The battle between these two interests eventually gave way to Music, and he took up vocal coaching before studying for a degree in Theology at King’s College, London. JLS came next, after a meeting with founding member Oritse, and the rest is history.

Tia-Mae Christy performs. September | Cleethorpes Life | 7 Julia Kosmala wins the award for Year 9 Progress.

Isabella Griffiths wins the award for Year 7 Achievement. 8 | Cleethorpes Life | September Genius! Cleethorpes Academy Cleethorpes Academy students perform songs from Cheerleaders perform at Aladdin to close the Awards Night. the Awards Night.

Today, JB runs a farm in Kent, successfully producing award-winning Kelly Bronze turkeys and free-range Tamworth pork. He also presents the BAFTA nominated CBeebies children’s series, “Down On The Farm,” and contributes regularly to Songs of Praise and Countryfile. At 32, he is now married with two young children.

JB told students that his dreams began at school. Although a talented flute and piano player, he couldn’t see how he would make much money playing in an orchestra.

“Of course if I had realised then that I could have gone on tour playing flute with Beyonce I might have studied the flute harder,” he joked.

Cleethorpes Academy Band performs “I Feel Good.”

A meeting with JLS founder Oritse at the age of 18 cemented JB’s dream of being a singer and performer and for the next five years he achieved worldwide acclaim, making many fans’ hearts ‘.’

When JLS came to an end in 2013 - the boys are all still good friends and are reuniting for a tour in 2020 - he changed career completely to become a farmer. “I didn’t have extensive knowledge of farming but what I had by then was a platform to be able to speak about it thanks to JLS,” he said.

“You have to believe in yourself and follow your dreams. You may win an award tonight and you may not, but that does not define your future. You can achieve, you just have to Bethany-Anne Mitchell receives the award for Best GCSE Progress from continue to work hard for what you want.” Janice Hornby and JB Gill. September | Cleethorpes Life | 9 Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal, said 2018-19 had been a “phenomenal year” for the Academy, with success in many areas, not least its fantastic

Max Osgothorpe receives the House Trophy GCSE results. for Rigel House from Janice Hornby and JB Gill.

“I am very proud of the standards achieved by our students, not only the high levels of academic achievement, sporting prowess and musical talents, but the development of personal qualities that make our students desirable employees in many different walks of life,” she said.

120 awards were presented to students for Progress and Attainment in the Academic Year 2018-19. The most prestigious award went to Jack Holmes, who won the Chief Executive’s Special Award For Outstanding Student. David Hampson, TMAT Chief Executive, described Jack as “a Jack Holmes wins the most prestigious award of the evening, The Chief Executive’s Special Award For Most Outstanding Student. most exceptional student.” He is pictured with TMAT CEO, David Hampson and JB Gill.

“He is a talented sportsman, and an enthusiastic, reliable, sensible student, who was an ambassador for Capella House. Jack showed an incredible work ethic and perseverance, and I am sure he will have a fantastic future,” he said.

Jack said he was very proud to have won the award. “I had a great time at Cleethorpes Academy,” he added.

The Award for Best GCSE Results went to Robyn Ward. Cleethorpes Academy Principal Janice Hornby said Robyn showed “superb dedication in her studies.” Robyn Ward receives the award for Best GCSE Results from Janice Hornby (Cleethorpes Academy Principal), and JB Gill. 10 | Cleethorpes Life | September Samantha Reed wins the award Harry Rowntree receives the for Year 10 Achievement. award for Year 10 Progress.

Bethany-Anne Mitchell won the award for GCSE Progress. Janice Hornby said Bethany-Anne had “exceeded her targets.”

Nargis Amini received the Dr Aukett Trophy from TMAT Vice Chair Jane Aukett, who described Nargis as “naturally scientifically-minded and always willing to help others.”

The House Trophy was won for the second year running by Rigel House and collected by Year 10 student, Max Osgothorpe.

Joshua Edwards won the Daffodil Fisher Art Prize.

Entertainment was provided throughout the evening by Cleethorpes Academy students. This included a performance by Cleethorpes Academy Cheerleaders, vocalists Harmonix, Cleethorpes Academy Band, and a stunning finale of songs from Aladdin performed by soloists, dancers, the choir and gymnasts from the Academy.

Nargis Amini receives the Dr Aukett Chemistry Award from TMAT Vice- Evie Neville wins the Chair, Jane Aukett and JB Gill. award for Year 7 Progress. September | Cleethorpes Life | 11 A bit of reading for the long journey home. JB Gill takes a look at Cleethorpes Life, the JB Gill goes back to his Music roots with students at the Academy, including pianist Mason Williams. Academy’s annual yearbook. JB Has Time For Everyone On Visit To Academy

Megan Arnold (15) and Emilie Westerman (16) hand over the key rings Technology students made key rings for JB Gill, they made on the laser cutter in Technology to a delighted JB Gill. depicting his TV programme “Down On The Farm.”

JB Gill answers questions from students in the Library. They are: JB Gill signs an acoustic guitar Front l-r: Lily Beer, Anya Evans, Joel Swinton and William Parker. Back at Cleethorpes Academy with l-r: Milly Kerry, Tilly Newell, Spencer Lambert and Joshua Stones. Principal Janice Hornby. 12 | Cleethorpes Life | October New Initiative To Boost Life Skills

A new Academy initiative to further develop students’ life skills focussed on teamwork, compassion and creative thinking. Pictured are Year 7 students Alexander Clarke, Jamie Killingworth, Freya Adams and Ebony Buckle with their booklets and badges.

Year 11 students, Harry Rowntree, Connor Wright and Connor Mellor, won a quiz organised by MHI Vestas at the Grimsby Skills Fair. Their prize was three wind turbine models for the Academy. Harry Rowntree and Connor Wright are pictured with one of the turbines. Students Win Turbines For Academy

October | Cleethorpes Life | 13 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 Rodgers and Kylie Minogue, and won praise from Jazz alumni, Jamie Cullum.

The Jazz saxophonist and pianist also composes and works extensively in Music Production. He Year 9 Cleethorpes Academy students, Jasmine Sanford, James has performed several times at the BBC Proms and Shepherd, Kiera Dunn, Joel Swinton (Year 10), and Corben Whitfield, with award-winning Jazz musician Alexander Bone, and Rebecca tours both nationally and internationally with jazz Tipper, Curriculum Leader for Music and Performing Arts. ensembles. Alexander has also won the award for British Jazz Rising Star and the Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize for 2019.

Alexander visited students at Cleethorpes Academy providing an opportunity for GCSE/BTEC Music students to engage with the young, dynamic musician. He performed for the students, but also talked informally about his career in Music, the hurdles he has encountered, and where he is at now in his career. He included information on the many different routes into careers in the Music world and welcomed questions from the students.

Alexander said: “We discussed all of the different things you can do in Music, including performing and composing, and even as far as recording for TV, and I am hoping that some of the students who are thinking about Music might get inspired to think that this is something they really can do in the future.”

Rebecca Tipper, Cleethorpes Academy’s Curriculum Leader for Music and Performing Arts, said: “The students loved the workshop by Alexander, he is a very inspirational musician and is proof that hard work and determination can really pay off.”

Student Maisie Pearce plays alongside award-winning saxophonist Alexander Bone on his visit to the Academy. 14 | Cleethorpes Life | October Rugby Coach Delivers Student Training Community Rugby Coach Dale Smith has been putting Cleethorpes Academy students through their paces at a number of practice sessions at the Academy. The Rugby Football Union coach has been working with the students, supported by PE Teacher Stephen Bellamey.

Community Coach Dale Smith (left) of the RFU (Rugby Football Union) and Stephen Bellamey, PE teacher at Cleethorpes Academy, with students who are enjoying rugby training sessions. October | Cleethorpes Life | 15 Year 8 students with their wartime memorabilia, which brought their poetry project to life. They are: (l-r) Poppy Morgan, Arun Thirumaran, Joe Burgess and Alesha Jones. Family Memorabilia Brings Wartime Poetry Project To Life

English students studied wartime and British heritage as they took a closer look at the WW1 Remembrance Day poem, ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae.

To bring the poem to life, they were encouraged to bring in family wartime memorabilia, which included a grenade, a WW2 helmet, an Army helmet, a gas mask, a child’s toy, a Nazi blazer and a British Staff Sgt blazer.

Gabriella Ashton, Curriculum Leader For English, said: “Families collect memorabilia so we thought it would be helpful and interesting to bring some of that into the Academy for this project. It was a cross-curricula project with History, and it gave students an insight into British heritage and unity during wartime, and also an appreciation of the country’s history.

“We studied a number of wartime poems, including Wilfred Owen’s ‘Dulce et Decorum est’ and ‘London Blitz’ by Colin Ian Jeffery.”

16 | Cleethorpes Life | November Students raise the flag for Remembrance Day. Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives For Us

Cleethorpes Academy students and staff marked Armistice Day with two minutes’ silence and the raising of the flag as Trumpeter Max Osgothorpe played The Last Post. This was the 100th time since World War One that the UK has fallen silent for Armistice Day. Students, who are members of the Air and Army Cadets, wore their uniforms for the ceremony. Students stand in silence alongside their poppy display. November | Cleethorpes Life | 17 Cards Support Wounded Veterans

Cleethorpes Academy students contributed to a national campaign that supports wounded veterans in military hospitals. They created lovely Christmas cards to show their support, care and compassion for soldiers who have been injured in the line of duty. Year 8 students Isabella Griffiths and Mischa Campbell are pictured with some of the cards, alongside Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby. Festive Fun At Our Food Market The Christmas Food Market offered a selection of festive food treats, including Christmas dinner pizza, pigs in blankets and sausage rolls for students to enjoy. A wide variety of choices for afters included build your own cheesecake, brownie Christmas trees and Christmas cupcakes. Staff and students provided festive entertainment throughout the event.

Musicians provided Christmas carols as the students sampled the Christmas Food Market. Pictured are: (Top row, l-r) Mr Frost, Mr Clarke and Mrs Tipper. (Middle row, l-r) Max Osgothorpe and Joel Swinton (both Year 10). (Bottom row, l-r) Ami Coulbeck (Year 7), Millie-Mae Roberts (Year 7) and Olivia Hemstock (Year 8) sampling the desserts.

18 | Cleethorpes Life | December Fabulous Fundraising For Homeless At Christmas

Students raised a fantastic £853 for local homeless centre, Harbour Place, at Christmas, and provided a wide range of food.

Andrew Brown and Gill Shaw of Harbour Place - a centre for rough sleepers and homeless people in North East - visited the Academy to accept the gifts and to give a talk to the students on the last day of term. The money was raised through a Christmas non-uniform day. The Academy’s very own Christmas Gill Shaw said: elves raise money for Harbour Place. They are Harvey Leigh Hogg, Harry “We would like to thank Cleethorpes cook, Lewis Smith and Mark O’Beirne. Academy for their generosity. It is really appreciated and makes a huge difference to our service users. It is great to see young people getting involved in this local charity. The money will help with outreach projects and the food will be used by users over Christmas. We are open Christmas Day for beds and hot meals which will be manned by staff and volunteers.”

Janice Hornby, Principal of Cleethorpes Academy, said: “Our students made a tremendous effort to raise funds and provide food for Harbour Place and I am very proud of them. This is Students dressed up to celebrate Christmas, raising money for such a worthwhile charity and the students Harbour Place. (Top row) Tobias Emslie, Freya Adams, Harry Cook were very interested to hear of its work and Konrad Wesolowski. (Second row) Mark O’Beirne, Lewis Smith, Marni Eckley and Millie Coppock. (Bottom row) Fareese Farouk with the homeless.” Musah, Harvey Leigh Hogg, and Ryan Manders.

Andrew Brown and Gill Shaw of Harbour Place with Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 students (l-r) Maisie Pearce, Laila Dean, Max Osgothorpe and Andrew Parker. Also pictured is Principal Janice Hornby (right). December | Cleethorpes Life | 19 Christmas At

Cleethorpes Academy Harmonixs.

(Top row) Joel Swinton (Year 10), Ella Hufton (Year 11), Libby Capes (Year 10), Georgia Soper (Year 11), Abi Flowers (Year 11), Elisha Hooper (Year 11), Jayke Gray (Year 9). (Second row) Will Parker (Year 11), Charlotte Broddle (Year 9), Alice Clarkson (Year 10) as Aladdin. (Bottom row) Jacob Stratford (Year 10) as the Genie. Talented Musicians Wish Everyone A A scene from Aladdin with dancers Abi Flowers (Year 11) and Georgia Soper (Year 11), Merry Christmas With and Jacob Stratford (Year 10) as the Genie. Spectacular Concert

A Christmas Concert packed with festive songs and musical theatre showcased the abilities of some of the hundreds of students at the Academy to an appreciative audience of parents, relatives, carers and friends.

More than 150 students at the Academy are taking additional music tuition lessons in a wide range of instruments. Studies have shown that music can improve a child’s ability to think, learn, reason and create.

Cleethorpes Academy Small Choir. The concert opened with a spectacular ‘Aladdin Medley’ by Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dancers, and ended with a rousing performance of ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ by Cleethorpes Academy Band. In between, there were some beautiful solo performances, including Sophie Brett playing ’White Christmas’ on the violin, and Max Osgothorpe with a trumpet solo of ‘Away In A Manger.’

Every performance showed how enthusiastic and dedicated the students are to their music and was greeted with great applause from the audience.

Janice Hornby, Principal of the Academy, said: “We are very proud of our talented students and this is a lovely way for them to Libby Capes, Georgia Soper, Abi Flowers, Jacob wish everyone a Merry Christmas.” Stratford, Ella Hufton and Elisha Hooper. 20 | Cleethorpes Life | December Christmas At Cleethorpes Academy

Cleethorpes Academy Choir. Christmas Lunch Is A Cracker

Students enjoyed a fabulous Christmas lunch, with the option of a traditional turkey dinner or a vegetarian one. To finish there was a large selection of desserts including cupcakes, Christmas tree brownies and snowman cookies. James Shepherd (Year 9), handing round a tray of chocolate brownie Christmas trees Year 11 students Isobel Burns at Christmas lunch. and Abi Flowers pull a cracker. December | Cleethorpes Life | 21 English Students See GCSE Text Performed

All Year 10 pupils were invited to watch a live performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ as part of their English curriculum. It was performed by Quantum Theatre Company, whose aim is to bring the production to life to give students a greater understanding of Charles Dickens’ novella. A scene from the production.

Quantum Theatre production of ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Pictured are actors (l-r) Jodie Thackeray, Thomas Garrett and Adam Bowler, with Year 10 students Katie Myers, Claire Platts, Teejay Finn, Harrison Lacey and Elisha Meears. 22 | Cleethorpes Life | December Cleethorpes Academy Choir with residents at Royal Court Residential Home where they delivered a concert of Christmas songs. Owner and Manager, Mark Appleton is pictured back, right. Festive Choir Entertains At Residential Homes

Musical students put their heart and soul into entertaining the elderly at two residential homes in the town for Christmas.

Members of the choir entertained residents at Royal Court Residential Home in Cleethorpes, where owner and manager Mark Appleton said: “Lots of hard work, dedication and talent has gone into the singing. I appreciate the lengths the students have gone to in visiting us here. It is really kind of them to entertain our residents. Fabulous. The residents loved it.”

The students also entertained residents at The Old Library Residential Care Home nearby.

The Choir entertains the residents. December | Cleethorpes Life | 23 The Tollbar MAT rowing teams from Somercotes, Cleethorpes and Tollbar Academies. (L-r) Ethan Duckworth (), Benjamin Leggett (Tollbar Academy), Manisha Bains (), Dovydas Bartusevicius (Cleethorpes Academy), 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

Cleethorpes Academy took second place 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 Tollbar MAT Academies. The results were as follows:

Overall results: Cleethorpes Academy - 2nd place. Harvey Cribb from Cleethorpes 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).

Annabelle Mason Cook from Cleethorpes Academy. 24 | Cleethorpes Life | December Inspector Calls In To Bring Story To Life

GCSE English Literature students gained a greater understanding of one of their exam texts, JB Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” when it was brought to life in front of them.

Actors from Footlights Theatre Company delivered a performance which was very well received by the Year 11 students. Actor Hayley Graham said:

“Our aim is to educate and inform through performance, by bringing the story to life off the page.” Footlights Theatre Company actors, (l-r) Hannah Sims, Duncan , Hayley Graham and Richard Allen, with Cleethorpes Academy Year 11 GCSE English students, Madeline Smith-Howden, Brandon Bellingham, Richard Hughes and Chelsey Leggat.

It’s Not Only The Romans Who Made Good Shields

Creating their own Roman shields was a homework task which brought out the creativity in History students. The students had one week to produce the shields after researching the subject. Pictured are the top five students with their shields. (L-r) Aaleyah Hill (second place); Lucy Chapple (first place); Mason Stevenson (third); Kingsley Dixon (fourth); and Cody Crouch (fifth).

December | Cleethorpes Life | 25 IT IS NOT JUST THE YOUNGER CHILDREN WHO BENEFIT FROM PRIMARY SPORTS FESTIVALS

Helping Primary School children to get acquainted with Cleethorpes Academy while learning new skills proves really popular with both the younger and older children alike.

The Academy’s Sports Leaders have the opportunity to mentor the younger children, who equally enjoy putting their coordination skills to the test.

Pupils from Thrunscoe and Reynolds Academies took part in the most recent Primary Sports Festival held at the Academy, which is one of several events which take place throughout the academic year, encouraging participation from a large number of local Primary Schools.

Janice Hornby, Principal of Cleethorpes Academy, said: “The Primary Festivals are a great way of encouraging the younger children to expand their skills and they also get the chance to meet staff and students here at the Academy. It is also a very good opportunity for our students to put their The Reynolds Academy pupils The Reynolds Academy pupils Sports skills to the test.” with Year 9 Sports Leaders at with Year 9 Sports Leaders at Cleethorpes Academy. Cleethorpes Academy.

Cleethorpes Academy Primary Sports Festival. Cleethorpes Academy Year 9 Sports Leaders Oliver Pexman and Ryan Manders with Reynolds Academy Year 1 pupil Ava Dickinson (6). 26 | Cleethorpes Life | December The Panathlon Challenge held at . Six local schools took part including Tollbar, Cleethorpes and Somercotes Academies. Pictured are the three teams from Tollbar Multi Academy Trust.

Academy Comes Third In Hugely Beneficial Panathlon

Six local schools took part in The Panathlon Challenge for students with special educational needs and The Cleethorpes Academy team who came third in the the disabled, with Cleethorpes Academy Panathlon Challenge. They are: (l-r) Daniel Wilkinson, Libby students finishing in third place overall. Turner, Shannon Tombs, Lexus Nicholson and Georgina Cross.

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 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 Cleethorpes Academy, Tollbar Academy and Somercotes Academy. The event was held at Havelock Academy and was eventually won by Tollbar Academy.

Simon Blewitt, Cleethorpes Academy Curriculum Leader for PE, said: “Cleethorpes students performed very well and finished in third place. All students enjoyed the event and the opportunity to represent Cleethorpes Academy in a new enrichment activity.”

January | Cleethorpes Life | 27 Cleethorpes Academy Choir performs on Grandparents Day. Grandparents Fully Endorse Annual Visit To Academy

Grandparents flocked to the Academy for what has become a very popular annual event. Some admitted to having visited numerous times as their children have joined the school over the years, but for some it was their first ever look inside the Academy.

Ian Hooper and Peter Westerman spent the afternoon with some of their grandchildren, Year 7 student Elliot Hooper and his older sister Leah (Year 10), who was acting as a helper for the day.

Ian said: “This is our fourth Grandparents afternoon and it’s great to see how the school has changed and how the facilities improve year on year.”

Year 7 student Tobias Emslie with Nan Julie Whyte. 28 | Cleethorpes Life | January Pete Westerman said: “I think I’ve enjoyed myself a little too much this afternoon.”

Nannie Barbara Hooper, Year 10 student and helper for the day Leah Hooper, Year 7 student Elliot Hooper, Grandad Ian Hooper, Grandma Michele Westerman and Grampie Pete Westerman.

The grandparents and the Year 7 students took part in a range of classroom activities, which not only allowed the students to show off their school’s facilities but gave grandparents the opportunity to share their skills with them. The visitors were also served refreshments and were entertained by the Academy Choir.

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal, said: “It is always such a pleasure to welcome grandparents into the Academy. They play such a large role in their grandchildren’s lives and it is nice for everyone to see Freya Adams with Nanna Carol Welldrake. just what school life is like today.”

Ami Coulbeck with Nannie Elaine Ashton and Grandad Michael Ashton. Finley Baines with Nana Elaine Baines. January | Cleethorpes Life | 29 Cleethorpes Academy NCOP Escape Room and Team Building Day. Craig Foster (Outreach Coordinator for NCOP) is pictured with Cleethorpes Academy Year 9 students, Grant Frost, Harvey Parker, Mathew Jones, Cadarn Taylor, and (back row) Anya Evans and Emily Killingworth.

Cleethorpes Students Learn Critical Skills For Dealing With Life Challenges

Year 9 students learned about resilience and positive thinking as they took part in team building exercises and an Escape Room scenario. The event was run by the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) and focussed on leadership skills, communication and building confidence.

The NCOP works with young people aged 13-18 living in areas where progression to higher education is low generally, and especially low given Key Stage 4 attainment in that area.

Ben Pharaoh, Cleethorpes Academy Assistant Principal, Careers Lead, and overview for Careers and Personal Development, said: “These skills of resilience, positive thinking and problem solving are critical ones for our students to develop. This will ensure they are equipped with all the right tools and attributes to help them on whatever pathway they choose once they leave us, along with their GCSEs.

“One of our main focuses is to broaden the skill set of our students to ensure they can meet challenges in their lives and deal with them as and when they arise. The students found the day incredibly rewarding and very enjoyable.”

30 | Cleethorpes Life | January The Inter-House Dance Competition contestants. Capella Wins Inter-House Dance Contest Year 11 student Scarlett Swinton and Capella House both triumphed in the Inter-House Dance Competition. Scarlett from Rigel House won the individual crown, but the overall points won by students meant Capella took the House Trophy.

Students represented their houses either as individuals, pairs or groups. They performed their original dances in front of an appreciative audience.

The results were as follows: 5th Chelsea Goodwin, Year 7, Rigel; 4th Daniella Andrew, Year 11, Rigel; 3rd Lucy Grant, Year 7, Capella; 2nd Elisha Hooper, Year 11, Capella; and 1st Scarlett Swinton, Year 11, Rigel.

House order overall: 3rd Sirius; 2nd Rigel; 1st Capella.

Elisha Hooper (Year 11) from Capella House, who came second overall. Lucy Grant (Year 7) represents Capella House. She came third overall. January | Cleethorpes Life | 31 Rigel House members, who won the Inter-House Science Challenge to build a single span bridge in 30 minutes. This bridge was capable of holding 7 kilos in weight. Science Challenge Bridges The Gap Between Students

Students rose to the challenge when they took on the task of planning and building a single span bridge - like the Bridge - in just 30 minutes.

The Inter-House challenge pitted all ages against each other, with teams made up of 10 students, with two from each year group.

The groups had only straws, paper, string and sellotape to work with and their bridges had to be 60cm long. The bridge that could hold the greatest weight won the challenge.

Rigel House built the most sustainable bridge, which took more than 7 kilos in weight before collapsing. They were closely followed by Sirius House.

Janice Hornby, Principal of Cleethorpes Academy, said: “This was an engrossing Science challenge, which the students rose to immediately. You could see them working closely together and really thinking about what to make and how to make it sustainable. It was a very exciting afternoon for everyone, and I think the students not only learned a lot scientifically, but enjoyed working together too.”

Students get to grips with the challenge. 32 | Cleethorpes Life | January Young Shakespeare Actors PERFORM MACBETH Cleethorpes Academy Year 11 students Will Parker, Abi Flowers and Lauren Wharton with cast members from the Young Shakespeare Company, who gave a performance of Macbeth at the Academy to help bring the text to life for GCSE English Literature students before their final exams.

Design A Country Competition Winners

Students had to design a country for their Inter-House Humanities competition. This included thinking about the religion, language, geographical layout and the country’s flag. Pictured are some of the winners. They are Katie Johnson-Key (Year 10), John Cleveland (Year 10), Holly Rowntree (Year 8), Issabella Broddle (Year 9) and Sophia Ami (Year 7).

February | Cleethorpes Life | 33 Cleethorpes Academy students celebrate their ‘Good’ Ofsted report with Janice Hornby, Principal (centre, left), and David Hampson, Chief Executive of Tollbar Multi Academy Trust (centre, right).

Ofsted: Musical Academy Hits All The Right Notes With Consecutive ‘Good’ Report

Ofsted Inspectors rated Cleethorpes Academy ‘Good’ across the board for the second time since it became a member of Tollbar Multi Academy Trust. The judgement followed a full two-day inspection, in which particular praise was given to the Academy’s “high-quality Music curriculum.” The Academy was judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas Inspectors highlighted comments they received from pupils including: The Quality of Education; Behaviour And and parents who told them: Attitudes; Personal Development; and Leadership and “Staff care a lot and the Music is amazing.” Management. One parent said: ”My son has become a different child, I would definitely recommend Janice Hornby, Principal of Cleethorpes Academy, said: the school to others.” “I am delighted that the high standards achieved at the Academy have been recognised Pupils told inspectors they felt safe at the Academy, by Ofsted. The report is an endorsement of especially from bullying and, in lessons, teachers expect the hard work and commitment of the staff, them to work hard and do their best. They receive strong students and parents at the Academy and the guidance regarding their options before they leave school, dedicated support of the Trust.” and pupils also learn respect for people from other cultures and religions.

The report says: “Parents appreciate the care and support that staff give to pupils.”

Teachers also praised the Academy Leadership Team, who they say “do all they can to keep workloads manageable.”

The report praised leadership under the guidance of the Trust. It said: “Leaders have improved the curriculum to make sure that pupils study a broad range of subjects. In Key Stage 4, most pupils now study either Geography or History. Most pupils now take a creative subject.

The Academy’s impressive Fitness Suite encourages all students to take part in a wide range of PE activities to help keep them fit and healthy. 34 | Cleethorpes Life | February “The curriculum in Music is of very high quality. A quarter “Teachers often assess pupils of pupils learn to play musical instruments. Many pupils effectively. In some subjects, such including those with special education needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) sing in the choir or play in music as Science, teachers expertly use groups. In lessons, pupils deepen their knowledge and assessment information to find out have time to practise their musical skills.” where pupils are struggling. This leads to pupils of all abilities, including those The report went on to say: with SEND, achieving well.” “In Science, the well-designed The report said many pupils, including those with SEND, curriculum allows current pupils take part in the many extra-curricular activities on offer at to achieve well. Pupils deepen Cleethorpes Academy. It said “pupils receive expert advice their knowledge in Science on careers and further education.” each year. The curriculum in Inspectors concluded that there is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school, with all staff, including Languages is ambitious and lunchtime supervisors, knowing what they must do if they broad. Most pupils in Key have any concerns about pupils.

Stage 3 study both French and The report said the Academy still has room for Spanish. Leaders have effective improvement and points out that the Maths curriculum should be reviewed to ensure that pupils cover important plans in place to ensure that skills, knowledge and understanding in greater depth more pupils study languages in before they begin preparation for their exams. It says this will allow pupils to know more and remember more so Key Stage 4.” they develop a readiness to learn more complex ideas and concepts. Pupils are described as behaving very well in lessons and the report says teachers and pupils have developed strong working relationships, particularly in lessons they enjoy.

Indoor Rowing is just one of many PE activities. February | Cleethorpes Life | 35 The report said attendance also remains stubbornly below Philip Bond, Chair of TMAT, said: average and advises: “While non-attendance is tackled when it happens, more could be done to promote positive “The Trust realises that a messages to pupils about the importance of attending lot of hard work has gone school.” in to achieving the ‘Good’ David Hampson, Chief Executive of Tollbar Multi Academy Trust, said: rating by Ofsted. Although Cleethorpes was previously “My congratulations to given a similar rating, the the staff and students of new Ofsted framework Cleethorpes Academy. means it is harder to achieve that rating. Under the It is very gratifying that leadership of Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes is retaining the Academy has a bright the high standard it has future and I would like to publicly congratulate all achieved since being the the staff for their efforts first establishment we in enabling Cleethorpes Academy to declare itself a incorporated into the ‘Good‘ school for children to Trus t ”. attend.” Police Officers Build Relationships With Students

Students got the chance to chat with local police officers during a community drop-in session at the Academy.

The officers visited during lunch break and were available to answer any questions the students had and to give them a chance to raise any concerns.

PC Caves said: “We are working collaboratively to help build relationships between the Police and Cleethorpes Academy pupils so that they know we are here to help them if ever they need us. It is good for them Police Officers (back, l-r) PCSO Scott and PC Caves with to recognise a friendly face.” Cleethorpes Academy Year 8 and 9 students (front) Phoebe Chesman, Oliver Barber, Alex Bunce, Oliver Davies, and Charlotte Broddle. 36 | Cleethorpes Life | February Ricardo Vasconcelos, Great Britain Men’s Head Coach and also the Manager for the Midlands Development of Handball, is pictured (centre) tutoring Cleethorpes Academy students to run handball sessions for local Primary School pupils. Also pictured is the Academy’s CL for PE, Simon Blewitt (back, left). GB Handball Team Head Coach Tutors Sports Leaders

The Head Coach of the Great Britain Men’s Handball Team visited the Academy to teach student Sports Leaders how to run handball sessions for local Primary Schools.

Ricardo Vasconcelos, Great Britain Men’s Head Coach and also the Manager for the Midlands Development of Handball, spent an afternoon with students at the Academy.

He said: “I am very pleased to be here in Cleethorpes and to be able to give the students the knowledge to organise and deliver handball sessions at Primary School level while learning leadership skills of their own.”

Simon Blewitt, Curriculum Leader for PE at Cleethorpes Academy, said: “The handball course was delivered by Handball England and some of our Year 9 examination PE students took part in it to develop their ability as coaches and leaders. This was an excellent enrichment opportunity which students can Lewis Jagger, Sonnie Revell, George Worrall and reference during their portfolios in Year 11.” Finnley Marshall practise their handball skills February | Cleethorpes Life | 37 Rugby Top Design Has Student Flying Flag At Six Nations

A Year 10 student proudly wore a rugby shirt designed by the students when he strode out onto the pitch at Twickenham at the start of the Six Nations England v Wales match.

Year 10 student Morgan Adams represented four students from the Academy who took part in a rugby kit design workshop, held at Wetherby Rugby Club last September.

The event was part of the RFU All Schools programme and the students were selected due to their hard work and commitment towards PE and rugby, particularly extra-curricular activities.

At the workshop, students created a vibrant shirt, with the only rules being that they had to incorporate the Cleethorpes logo and colours.

Simon Blewitt, Curriculum Leader For PE at Cleethorpes Academy, said: “The final design was fantastic and students were very proud of their work when they saw the finished product. Morgan was really lucky to be representing the Academy and we were very proud of him.”

Morgan said: “We are very proud of the rugby shirt we created, and being at Twickenham was just amazing.” 38 | Cleethorpes Life | March Taking A Stand Against Bullying

A talk by charity ‘Stand Against Violence’ brought the subject of bullying sharply into focus for students.

Charity representative Paul Bell visited the Academy to get the anti-bullying message across by using real-life case studies focussing on the consequences for victims of bullying and violence.

He said: “I am here talking about anti-bullying and anti-violence and topics around that to try and help to keep the kids safe. We use true stories to get the message across, and again it is to try and make sure that children are not going to go through their school life intimidated or bullied.

“If we can spread a message and show the negative effects of bullying and violence then, hopefully, you will turn a kid’s mind to realise what can actually happen. It is all about staying safe and being happy.”

Following the talk, Year 9 student Ruby Massey said: “We listened to real life stories on how bullying affects people and it was eye-opening to see that one small word can affect people’s lives dramatically. If you see anyone being picked on then report it straight away and ask if they are ok. If you are the one being reported for bullying then go and get help for yourself.”

Amy Allenby, Assistant Principal, said: “The real-life stories have really hit home today. This presentation has made the students think about the impact that bullying can have. Our new Buddy system and Buddy breaks are designed to support our students Paul Bell gives a presentation to Cleethorpes and give them an opportunity to talk to their peers Academy students against bullying and violence. about any problems they may have at school.”

Paul Bell from charity ‘Stand Against Violence’ with Year 8 and 9 students (back row) Ruby Massey and Sami Charef, (front row) Chloe Spence and Kian McCaw. March | Cleethorpes Life | 39 Socially-distanced GCSE students at Cleethorpes Academy celebrate their results with Principal Janice Hornby. They are (l-r) Harvey Duffield, Samantha Reed, Scarlett Swinton, Fern Lawrence-Kitt, Abi Flowers, Caleb Bushell, Milly Kerry, Madeline Smith-Howden, Elisha Hooper and Harry Rowntree. Students’ ‘Work Ethic’ Is Key To Major Success in GCSE Results

GCSE students celebrated a “very well exams this year. We have very detailed processes deserved” and improved set of exam results, in place to ensure that teacher assessments are in spite of major disruption to their education accurate, including standardising and moderating mock exams and other internal assessments. due to Covid-19. “In years gone by, we have always been very accurate The results were distributed to students at the Academy in in predicting our results and this year is no different, small, socially distanced groups, which complied with Covid-19 despite the tremendous disruption that Covid-19 has guidelines. Teaching staff and a member of our careers staff caused to everyone.” were available to offer face-to-face advice and support to the students regarding their results and post 16 choices. Students Results at Cleethorpes Academy saw an increase on 2019, were also assured that the “robust and rigorous assessment with 70% of students achieving a standard pass (grades 4-9) processes in place at all Tollbar Multi Academy Trust in Maths and English; and 42% achieving a strong pass (grades Academies” meant that these results are a “true reflection” 5-9). of the grades they were expected to achieve had exams taken place. The Academy’s Attainment 8 figure also David Hampson, Chief Executive of TMAT, said: rose to 48.32. Attainment 8 measures “The GCSE students should be extremely proud of the achievement of a student across eight themselves. Their grades are a true reflection of their subjects, including English and Maths. hard work and ability. These are the grades teachers were expecting them to achieve had they sat their

40 | Cleethorpes Life | August Janice Hornby, Principal of the Academy, said: “These results reflect the very strong Year 11 cohort at the Academy this year. My congratulations go to all of them in what has been a very challenging time for them. They can rest assured that these grades are thoroughly deserved and are a real reflection of what they were expected to achieve had the exams gone ahead.

“Our GCSE students sat mock exams which complied with the exam board’s mark scheme, and they were also internally moderated. We pride ourselves on accuracy and our students have today received the grades they were predicted following a great deal of hard work and sheer determination on their part.”

Scarlett Swinton achieved two Elisha Hooper achieved seven grade 8s, three grade 7s and Grade 7s and one grade 5. one grade 6.

Samantha Reed achieved seven grade 9s and two grade 8s. She said: “I am so happy, really delighted. I think I deserved this due to the hard work I did. It has been scary not knowing what was going to happen. But this is fantastic and I am going to study for my A Levels now in Chemistry, English Literature and Abi Flowers achieved two Fern Lawrence-Kitt grade 9s, one grade 8, one achieved five grade 7s Psychology at Tollbar MAT Sixth Form grade 7 and two grade 6s. and two grade 6s. College.”

Caleb Bushell achieved three Madeline Smith-Howden grade 8s, five grade 7s and achieved two grade 9s and six one grade 6. grade 8s.

Milly Kerry achieved two grade 9s, four grade 8s and two grade 7s. She said: “I am completely shocked it is amazing. I have been really worried about the uncertainty of all of this because the situation was always changing. I cannot believe the results I have now. I am going Harvey Duffield achieved Harry Rowntree achieved four to Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College to one grade 8, two grade 7s, grade 8s, two grade 7s and and four grade 6s. three grade 6s. study for my A levels.”

August | Cleethorpes Life | 41 Year 7 Student Has Role In Film Spreading Awareness of County Lines Exploitation

Year 7 student Alfie Harney (11) was given the opportunity to star in Episode 3 of ‘Alfie’s Story’. He was volunteered by his mum who had seen an advert on social media. ‘Alfie’s Story’ is a series of short films that highlight issues associated with County Lines in North East Year 7 student Alfie Harney (11) who appears in Episode 3 of ‘Alfie’s Story,’ which draws attention to Lincolnshire and can be viewed on County Lines exploitation of vulnerable young people. YouTube.

Alfie Harney said of his role: “It was filmed on a weekend. My mum put me forward. I had to act as if I was a kidnapper and play a bad guy. I have never really done any acting before but enjoyed it. I would do it again. The film has a really serious message.”

County Lines refers to drug dealing across different counties run by established gangs who groom vulnerable young people to transport and deal drugs in these new markets. Young people are drawn in with promises of money, protection and status. Once involved, the reality is completely different. The promises do not materialise and the young people are coerced into carrying out risky activities, and are often threatened with physical and sexual violence if they try to break away.

Students at Cleethorpes Academy listened to a talk from representatives of the GRAFT (Gaining Respect and Finding Trust) project, which helps to educate young people, and those who work with young people, about how County Lines operations run. They also work with and help young people to escape these situations.

Janice Hornby, Principal of Cleethorpes Academy, said, “The students have been discussing the subject of child criminal exploitation in Careers and Personal Development lessons. We are proud of Alfie for putting himself forward for this role, which will hopefully show his peers how County Lines works, and the help and advice available to vulnerable children to support them if required.”

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