Newsletter-Summer-20

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SUMMER 2016

DRESSED in their finery, 150 Year 11 students let their hair down and enjoyed their leavers’ celebration prom at Keele Hall. Mrs Ryder, the event co-ordinator, said: “It was fantastic to see so many students here, they all looked absolutely fabulous! What a lovely way to end their time with the school.”

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THE annual as they were bestowed City Learning with the Prestige Trust awards Awards for evening was hosted ‘Sportswoman of the at the Victoria Hall on Year’ and ‘Award for Wednesday 22nd June. Diligence’ respectively. Attended by 1500 The evening was parents, staff, school governors supported by Port and a range of guests, the event Vale Chairman was a special tribute to 250 Norman Smurthwaite students from across the CLT who who spoke have excelled this year. passionately about Megan Hunt and Katie Fone the work that the City represented Haywood Learning Trust does Academy and and Haywood Haywood Sixth Academy’s role in being Form Academy the leading school. Come and join fun events at our exciting new youth club SEE PAGE THREE

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In the Spotlight Early present from Holly-Mae

STUDENTS from across the West Midlands were invited by ABC Teachers to submit designs for a Christmas card. We are delighted to say that Holly-Mae Goodwin’s design has been chosen as the overall winner and will be used by ABC Teachers for their Christmas card this year. In April, a representative from ABC Teachers came to present Holly-Mae with a framed photograph of her design, a gift voucher and £250 for Office Manager Mrs Reynolds. the Art department. Miss Weston, Head of Art said: “Holly-Mae’s design was beautiful and it was a fantastic opportunity to compete in a national Musical baker competition. “I am thrilled that Holly-Mae’s design will be used a key part of for the ABC Teachers Christmas card this year.” office team MRS Reynolds has worked at Haywood as the Office Manager for 19 years. POPS IN When she’s not working, she Apprentice enjoys baking, singing in a choir STAR of TV’s The Apprentice Melody and offering her services as a Hossaini gave an inspiring swimming technical official. presentation on her personal Mrs Reynolds’ ideal big night in would include a Japanese experience of taking opportunities and meal, whilst watching her overcoming adversity when she visited favourite films Back to the the Haywood Sixth Form Academy. Future and Raiders of the Lost She went to a select group of Ark. schools around the UK and we are She also enjoys listening to very privileged to be the only sixth all kinds of music whilst form in Stoke that Melody will visit. dreaming about her favourite Melody used the ‘Speakers Corner’ holiday destination Ogulin (a area at the Sixth Form to address the small town in Croatia). students. They learned how to maximise their chances of career success with the use of personal stories, practical tips and interactive exercises that will both inspire and equip them with ideas to put into action. Engineering an exciting future GreenpowerGreenpower A level Product Staffordshire Amy Cook, Design students University. left, and racersracers reachreach visited the ‘Show and During the visit the Emma Tell’ Art and Design students had a talk Turnock. nationalnational finalfinal exhibition at from Dan Lewis, Course Leader for and be inspired by the CONGRATULATIONS to Product and work of degree Mr Mountford and the Y9 Transport Design. students. The Greenpower team who The students were students also talked won their category at the given ideas about with graduates about Rockingham Race Circuit their own coursework their own projects, Qualifiers event. which they will be gaining valuable This now means they Zachary Lewis, completing in Year 13. information for them qualify for the International left, and Ryan Lench. They also had an to use in their Final on 15th October. opportunity to analyse research for Year 13.

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New youth club unveiled at well-supported launch IN April we launched a new Mr Parmar, Head of youth club: ‘All Stars’. School, officially opened It was organised by Mrs the club and Wrights Pies Hussain who worked donated a hamper that alongside a group of was raffled off to raise students to determine money for the club. what they would like to Mrs Hussain said: “I am take part in after school. very excited about this new To celebrate the launch venture and I will be of the event Mrs Hussain planning visits and invited representatives from activities that will be aimed Wrights Food Group, at raising self-esteem, McDonalds, YMCA, confidence and Samaritans, Ruby Girls, encouraging our students Community Nursing and to be excellent citizens in Domino’s Pizzas. our community.”

Positive studies build Deputy Head BETTER CITIZENS could be AT Haywood we are continually developing students’ “I was particularly excited to see the awareness of personal, social and health issues, and demonstration from the Blind Football Team.” named as citizenship skills. Other subjects covered in students’ PSHE In April we invited several visitors to talk to our (Personal, Social and Health Education) aimed at students including representatives from the fire preparing students positively for life in Britain UK’S TOP service, police, and sexual health experts, and used included volunteering work in Ghana; hoax 999 calls blindfold football as a way of improving and arson; road safety risks from mobile phones and communication skills. alcohol, drug abuse, and hazards of driving. TEACHER Mrs Brown, PSHE Coordinator, said: “It was a A session on celebrating multiculturalism and very exciting day and the students responded tolerance in society saw a visit from Stoke-on-Trent SIXTH Form Academy Deputy positively to having the opportunity to talk to the City Council’s Iftikhar Ahmed who gave a fascinating Head Mr Whittingham has got various agencies. talk. through to the next stage of the Teacher of the Year award and as such has now gained a Silver Award. Academy votes The trophy was presented during his P1 lesson by Zeri FOR BREXIT Salem and Ethan Fricker. He said any recognition that STUDENTS at Haywood Academy took part in their own he gains is only a reflection of EU referendum as they learned all the hard work that the staff about democracy and the at Haywood put in every day European Union. to improve the life chances of Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 all voted the students. for Brexit (Britain leaving the He goes on to the national EU) in results which very much finals in October when we will reflected the real vote in all discover if he has been Stoke-on-Trent. named UK Teacher of the Our picture shows voters queuing at the ballot box. Year.

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Mill Hill Metal Primary student detectorists Afan Asif learns search for to sew to create a hidden coins. bookmark during a textile taster class.

A bouncy reward... Students reach final STUDENTS in Y7, 8, 9 and 10 were rewarded for their commitment to progress by of safety competition taking in an Easter Bounce! SCHOOLS in the county have taken part in an A variety of inflatables innovative competition to help raise awareness including a bungee run and of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and staying gladiator dual were set up in safe online. the Sports Hall. Over 60 schools registered to take part in the The students collected challenge, writing and recording a 60 second points throughout the term for audio or video clip to highlight the dangers of their hard work and progress CSE and online safety. 11 finalists were selected and thoroughly enjoyed taking from the entries as well as a winner from each part in their reward. category being selected. Students from Y10 were finalists in the This Year 1 Miss Hughes, Assistant competition, with one group winning the audio Head Teacher, said: “Its been student has category for KS4. Pictured left to right are an amazing experience for the designed his own Rosiemae Langham, Cerys Lancaster, Millie students celebrating their superhero. Davis and Ashleigh Baskeyfield. outstanding commitment to progress.” PRIMARY visitors have once again been taking advantage of the Dates for expertise and facilities on offer here at Haywood. Mill Hill Primary, New YoungerYounger studentsstudents makemake Some visitors the diary Ford Primary, Moorpark Junior, designed their Smallthorne Primary and Jackfield own coins. Infants have all paid us a visit in recent weeks. All the schools have been taking THETHE MOSTMOST OFOF VISITSVISITS School open to students: part in a range of activities including Wednesday 7th September Textiles, Science, D & T and ICT. habitats, extreme weather and Many primary visitors also enjoyed teacher Miss Smith. The Textile sessions provided an changing state. Taking part in the chance to make a video or This provided Year 6 with Y6 Taster day & Open opportunity for students ranging experiments always proves popular podcast to reflect their topic work on a chance to include some Evening: Wednesday 28th from Y2 to Y6 to make Viking with the students. habitats, Egypt, extreme weather exciting moves to use safely September purses and bookmarks. The Super heroes, rockets, Roman and the Aztecs. in their routines and to Y13 Parents’ Evening: students were thrilled to learn how coins and jitter bugs were a hit with The students enjoyed recording work alongside Haywood Wednesday 5th October and to thread a needle successfully! children from Year 1 through to their own voices. Year 6 students students, who also Thursday 6th October In Science, Year 2 to Year 5 Year 6. Using the metal detectors from Smallthorne also had a chance supported the session. Inset – school closed to students have been exploring and minting Roman Coins is always to develop a cheer leading routine We look forward to welcoming students: Friday 21st October various properties of rocks, very exciting. with the support of the dance all our primary visitors back soon. Half term: Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October Inset – school closed to students: Monday 31st Dancing is October School open to students: spectacular Tuesday 1st November The Haywood Academy Y11 Parents’ Evening: Dance Spectacular took Wednesday 2nd November place in April and and Thursday 3rd November showcased a mixture of Sixth Form Open Evening: dance styles including Wednesday 30th November street dance, contemporary, ballet, and Irish Dance. Eco-friendly school code Academic Progress day: The students involved Thursday 8th December ranged from 6 to 20 years. THE Eco-Code is very important to the Green Flag Charlie and the Chocolate The event was coordinated Award that we currently hold as a school. Factory: Thursday 8th by Miss Smith, dance A few months ago the Eco-Committee December teacher, who said: “The completed a litter pick around school inspired by ‘Clean for the Queen’ day. School closes: Friday 16th students worked so hard to They also built a bug hotel to increase December put together a fantastic show.” biodiversity in our academy grounds.

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Mill Hill Metal Primary student detectorists Afan Asif learns search for to sew to create a hidden coins. bookmark during a textile taster class.

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SPORT ROUND UP

Hairy Potter in selfie CROATIA WINNERS OF record bid ALTERNATIVE EUROS FORGET Euro 2016... the real football tournament to watch this summer was the Kicks Euro 2016 tournament staged at Haywood. Twenty-four teams from STOKE City fan Hairy across Stoke-on-Trent Potter’s attempt at battled it out in an becoming a world record exciting contest holder took a step closer supported by Stoke City as he appeared to smash and Port Vale football the current tally set for the clubs, the City Council, most selfies taken in three the City Learning Trust minutes. and the Fairtrade in The Stoke City supporter, Football campaign. real name Sean Ruane, Croatia were the undertook the task with the eventual winners after a help of youngsters at day of football which Haywood Academy, the everyone who took part stage for the Kicks Euro in thoroughly enjoyed. 2016 five-a-side football tournament draw. In the allotted time 138 self-portrait photographs of Football ‘star’ Megan goes back to school Ruane with other people INTERNATIONAL football success Megan Hunt were taken, although went back to her old primary school to inspire the stringent Guinness World students with stories of her games in the England Records rules may mean team. that that tally is reduced by She spoke to Y5 students at Moorpark Junior up to 20 or 30. School. Megan, 13, was the youngest member of It is expected that when the England team which won this year’s Bob the figures are ratified, Hairy Docherty Trophy – a tournament between the Potter will have broken the home nations. current record of 105 snaps England won without conceding a goal. Megan, clocked up by Dwayne ‘The who made a substitute appearance in every Rock’ Johnson on the red game, said: “It was a brilliant experience and the carpet at Leicester Square standard was really high. It was just great to be a in May. part of it.” Give us your feedback – go online to Parent View HAYWOOD Academy would like to have Just follow the on-screen instructions and THE QUESTIONNAIRE: your feedback. You can do this by using you will be sent an email to activate your There will be 12 statements to consider Parent View. If you would like to comment account. – for example, “My child is happy at this please follow the instructions below: Once you have created an account and school” – each with a choice of responses activated it, you will be able to complete CONNECT TO THE INTERNET: for you to select from: the online questionnaire quite quickly and • Strongly agree • Agree • Disagree Put the following link into a search engine easily. such as Google: • Strongly disagree • Don’t know http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/login?desti TO SEARCH FOR A SCHOOL: Use the “Next” button to move to the nation+give-your-views (this will take you Enter the name of the school and part of next question or the “Previous” button to to the website page where you can set up the address (road, city, town or postcode) go back. Once you have completed all 12 an account). in the search boxes when you are asked to. questions, click on “Finish the survey” and You need your email address and Select your child’s school from the the questionnaire is complete. password for the simple log-in process. search results. Thank you for your contributions.

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Mr Bourne Miss Lloyd Mrs Plant Mrs Thompson Academy bids staff leavers

One of the visitors from A FOND FAREWELL University College Oxford addresses the audience. AS the school year draws to a newsletter. Prior to Mr Bourne is moving close it’s time to say a very fond this, she worked on to another farewell to some members of staff as an ICT Staffordshire school in Link college who are leaving us. We thank coordinator for the a leadership role after them for playing their part in the CLC for five years nine years teaching at Academy story and wish them all and at Holden Haywood. visitors tell the very best for the future. Lane Primary as a He has led Science teacher for 13 and made a the story of Miss Blackband is leaving from years. considerable the Sixth Form Academy. During her time contribution to school at Haywood, Mrs results, inspiring many Oxford life Miss Brundrett is leaving Russell has been students to continue ASPIRING students in Y9 Haywood to take up a Music post a valuable their studies in and 10 attended a in another school after qualifying member of staff, science-related workshop within school and contributing to the supporting many degrees. We wish him hosted by ambassadors development of Music over the departments and well. from University College, Oxford, which is the oldest last three years. she will be greatly Mrs Russell missed. And finally, Mrs Plant, of the Oxford colleges, and Mrs Gordon also leaves after a is also Haywood’s link She is looking who leaves Haywood very successful year teaching college. forward to working with her Maths. this year to become Head of It is home to an husband in their business and Maths at Endon High School. accomplished and Miss Lloyd, Maths teacher and having more time for family, Claire has worked at Haywood for world-renowned body of Learning Coach, is moving to the friends and hobbies. We wish her the last 21 years. academics teaching US for two years and so cannot a happy and enjoyable retirement. She has been a leading light in subjects from languages to be with us in September. She is biochemistry and from law Mrs Thompson joined Haywood Mathematics teaching, bringing looking forward to new to economics (and more!) in 2000 as a food technician but creativity into her work. experiences and adventures and Haywood Academy left in 2002 to work with her Mrs Plant has been a form we wish her bon voyage! She will students were asked to husband. In 2004 Anne came tutor, Able and Talented think about some of their be missed. back to Haywood as a Co-ordinator and more recently preconceptions about Mrs Russell has worked at Reprographics Technician, shared her experience of teaching Oxford and Cambridge, and Haywood for five years, working tirelessly for Haywood for with trainee Maths teachers, listened with interest as predominantly supporting primary a total of 14 years. mentoring the next generation. many of these were transition and many aspects of Her skills have meant that high She has made many friends challenged. The visitors also set our media communication such as quality resources are always along the way and we wish her students tasks to test their the plasma screens and school available for staff and students. well. lateral and moral thinking, giving everyone much to think about, and were very impressed with everyone An insight into railways they had spoken to. DB Cargo UK and sister Westwood, who advised them company Axiom Rail on career paths into the welcomed Haywood industry. The students were Engineering students to its shown the wheel shop where facilities in Stoke to showcase wheel sets are overhauled opportunities in rail. and manufactured. BTEC Level 3 Engineering Student Jake Firkins said: students were given a tour of “It was a great eye opener to the site and took part in a see all the opportunities that Haywood students listen to question and answer session are available to me in the rail the visitors from Oxford. with engineer Scott sector.”

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To assist with their study of ancient Egypt, the Excellence Academy was able to borrow a selection of objects from the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, including a replica of the Rosetta Stone and a number of funerary objects. This gave the students the chance to really get hands-on with the past, and allowed skills gained in the Archaeology module earlier in the year to be put into practice.

THE Excellence Academy is a unique programme designed to stretch and challenge some of our ACADEMY CHALLENGES most able and some of our most determined students by presenting them with subjects to study that they may not have encountered previously, but which are available YOUNG MINDS as options at A level and university. This term the Y7 Excellence soldiers, and planned the with a crime scene and turned Academy delved into the past, expansion of an empire! With all of detective in order to solve the exploring the ancient civilisations, these civilisations, they also turned mystery! They used a range of of Egypt, Greece and Rome. The a critical eye towards them, to see scientific methods, seeing how real students learnt how these cultures what our modern world has gained crimes are solved and the lengths began, about their gods and from them, and how different our that police go to in order to catch beliefs, and how to make a lives would be without their criminals. mummy! They looked at Greek influence. There was also the opportunity theatre, thought like Roman The Y8 students were confronted for students to travel to Keele and Day at the have a go at uncovering a murder! As with all Excellence Academy modules, the focus this term was museum also upon the careers that can be Y7 students were able pursued in these fields, and we to visit Manchester hope to have inspired students to Museum to see for think further about their future plans themselves artefacts and items from the whilst also having fun! cultures they had been studying, and were also treated to a hands-on session led by students CSI Haywood and staff from the AS part of their forensics University of module, students in Y8 got Manchester. This gave hands-on at a crime scene, them a greater understanding of the testing for blood splatter, past, and allowed them finger and shoeprints, and to put their learning into hair samples. practice. They collected evidence like CSIs, and then analysed Investigating a grisly scene this to build up their case, NEXT TERM AS part of their archaeology module, students had tried their hand carrying out at using geophysical methods to find material buried under the flame tests for IN September, the Excellence Academy will welcome a new ground. chemicals, ink cohort of eager Y7 students, This term, Y8 students again met with Prof. Jamie Pringle at Keele and handwriting University, where they used geophysics to locate buried pig remains. and will introduce Y9 to analysis, and ‘Journalism and Mass These are used by researchers to help them recognise how they other lab-based Media’, ‘Medicine and may spot a human burial, in the hope that this will provide more techniques. Psychology’, accurate results when searching for missing people. and ‘Government and One group managed to find one of the bodies, but luckily they Did they find Politics.’ weren’t asked to dig it up! whodunit?