Shavington Academy Rope Lane, Shavington CW2 5DH A Cooperative Trust School A Specialist College for Science and Mathematics ‘Together we enjoy, aspire, create & achieve’ Newsletter: Issue 66; January 2016 Tel: 01270 685111 Website: www.shavington.academy

Dear Parents, Pupils, Members of the Community,

Enclosed is our first newsletter of 2016, and we have begun with a focus on Year 9 and 10. Many thanks to Year 9 Parents who attended our Parents’ Evening on Thursday 14th January, I hope that it was useful in supporting pupils to choose their option subjects. As always, the feedback you leave on our questionnaires is informative and followed up in school, as we work together to secure an education of which we can all be proud. Year 9 Option forms should have been with Mr Hepherd-Hall by 22nd January 2016. If yours is still outstanding, please see him as soon as possible.

Year 10 have taken their examinations in earnest, and are rising to the challenge of GCSE papers. It is nerve wracking, but they are developing their resilience and showing their ability in test conditions. Mock examinations ended on 22nd January, and we will be discussing attainment in these exams at the Parents’ Evening on Thursday 28th January, 2016. Parents of Year 8 will be aware that we consulted on a proposal to begin GCSE courses at the start of Year 9. This is largely to give more time to ‘new’ subjects, such as Engineering, Media, etc, that have not been studied at lower school, with a view to giving pupils an extra year to build their skill set, as well as prioritising the areas that they enjoy studying.

The vast majority of parents were in favour of this move, although some parents suggested that a robust preparation was necessary. Taster sessions will be beginning in the next week or so, so that pupils can sample subjects not attended before. In addition, the traditional range of subjects offered as options will explain their core content, so that pupils have an informed choice. There is an options information evening on Monday 1st February 3.30-4.45 prior to the Year 8 Parents' Evening on Thursday 4th February. All year 8 Parents and pupils are invited to attend

The Parents’ Evening on Thursday 4th February will be an ideal opportunity for Parents to discuss their child’s interests and aptitude for subjects, on a one-to-one basis with the class teachers. On-line booking is open to parents who should have been sent a link to the booking website.

Can I also remind parents that our consultation on introducing a designated school skirt is still open. Many thanks to parents who have already responded. Governors will be considering each and every response at their meeting on Tuesday 2nd February, after which time I will write to parents with their considerations and response.

Reviews of achievement and progress are due for all Year 10 and 11 on Wednesday 10th February. Please don’t hesitate to contact us either before the Half Term or after, about the information given. With Best Wishes,

Mrs C White Headteacher Music Department

MUSICAL PUPILS HIT FESTIVE NOTES DURING HOSPITAL VISIT

Shavington Academy musicians brought festive cheer to staff and patients in a live performance at Leighton Hospital’s Macmillan Centre in the run up to Christmas. A talented quartet of pupils from different year groups, headed by Music Curriculum Leader Mr Clark, played a series of Christmas carols which they have been busy rehearsing in the classroom.

The pupils included Euan Aitchinson on the cornet, Kris Brittain on the trumpet, Isobel Jones on the violin and Amy Welsh on the flute while teacher Mr Clark played the trombone. The group performed a series of tunes to get people in the Christmas spirit in an extremely busy area of the hospital.

Mr Clark said: “I was extremely impressed with the excellent music which our pupils provided. I’d like to say a big thank-you to all the group and to staff at the Macmillan Centre who made this event possible in the run-up to Christmas”

John added: “Our pupils were very grateful for the opportunity to showcase their talent in the wider community and they are looking forward to supporting more events with their music in the future.” Music Department PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT: AMY WELSH

“Friday the 13th was the day of my grade 4 flute exam. I had been practicing for weeks on end and was finally ready to perform the three pieces. I also needed to play a long list of arpeggios and scales, aural tests and sight reading.

I entered the church and went straight into the practice room. The practice room was extremely echoey and was a big spacious room with a piano. My accompanist joined me five minutes later and we quickly ran through all of the pieces. I needed to play three completely different pieces. An A piece a B piece ad a c piece also known as a study. My A piece was called Sonata in G, the B piece was called Lonely and blue and my study was called Latin flute. For the a and the b pieces I was accompanied with the piano and the c piece I was on my own.

I was then taken through to the main part of the church to do the exam. I started off with my pieces with the piano which went as well as possible. I then played my c piece which also went really well. It was then time for some scales, I played about five but most of them went well

I then had sight reading and aural tests to do which went well as well as everything else. All of these things were squeezed into ten minutes and I then went back home.

Two weeks later I was given the amazing news that I got a distinction! “

Amy Welsh 7HT History

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM On the 26th November, year 9 went to the imperial war museum north in Manchester. We spent most of the day looking round all the interesting and exciting exhibits which were placed on a timeline. The exhibits feature artefacts from WW1 and 2, the cold war, the holocaust and later events such as the 9/11 attacks. However some of the trip was spent going round the compelling shop with a variety of gifts that all have something to do with war. Also during the day we split up into 2 groups and went up the air shard where you could experience the thrilling sights of Manchester City. "The trip was very enjoyable but at the same time I learnt many new things about past conflicts." Says James Lloyd . I enjoyed it also because I learnt lots of new facts as well as having fun at the same time. Adam Brierley 9RL PE Department

Lunch 12.40-1 After school 3.20- 4.20 Monday Indoor Football Year 7 and 8. Trampolining

Tuesday Badminton yrs7,8&9 Basketball All years Basketball Matches School Gym Gym (All years) Wednesday Basketball School GCSE night Gym Thursday Badminton 10&11 Badminton 10 and 11

School Gym School Gym Friday Battleball Trampolining All years Year 7 Dance PE Department

Well done to the Year 7 football team who have won the Sandbach Partnership 6 a side competition before Christmas. They then faced the winner of the Partnership, Sir Thomas More. The Year 7 won 5-3 and are through to the next round. Good Luck Boys

The draw has been made for the Football South Cup

1 March 8th March 15th March 22th March 1 vs 2 Winners 1/ 2 vs 3 Finals will be held at Sandbach United Winners of 1/ 2 and 3 football pitches. All year 4 vs 5 vs groups will be played on Winners of 4/ 5 the same night (Tuesday) with a 4.00 6 vs 7 kick off time. The teams will be able to use the Winners of 6 changing rooms before 8 vs Winners 9/ 10 vs 7 vs the event. A Winners of 8/ 9 and 10 presentation of the trophies will be held on the night of the finals to the winning teams.

10 vs 9

1 Malbank 2 St Thomas More 3 Ruskin 4 Kingsgrove 5 Brine Leas 6 SWS 7 Alsager 8 Shavington 9 Holmes Chapel 10 Congleton

Basketball South Cheshire Competition Fixtures: - Year 10: - 19th January @Brines Leas Year 9: - 26th January @Brines Leas

Year 8: - 2nd February @ Shavington Year 7: - 9th February @Brines Leas PE Department

Cross Country: - Winsford Well done to all the runners who ran on a cold Saturday morning to represent South Cheshire, to try and gain a place in the Cheshire Team. Special mention to Liam Prestwich who achieved 3rd and has qualified for the Cheshire Team.

Sponsored Events Coming soon to the school gym.

Well done, to all the pupils that have raised money for the gym and the British Heart Foundation PE Department

Greatest sporting Comebacks

One week. That’s how long the Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup crew held matchpoint in San Francisco. An 8-1 advantage in a first-to-nine series. That’s why Oracle Team USA’s comeback is the greatest in sport. It beats the Miracle of Istanbul, the Miracle of Medinah, United in 1999 and Faldo in 1996. By the sheer weight of the numbers, to be seven down and with no leeway, the great escape that happened next to Alcatraz on Wednesday was the greatest of all. Then there’s the Ainslie factor. How significant was he? It’s fair to question his role in all this. Team USA’s shore crew increased their boat’s upwind speed by two knots over the course of the past week and that is extremely significant, as was obvious in the deciding race.

Victory: Sir Ben Ainslie holds aloft the America's Cup trophy after Oracle Team USA fought back from 8-1 down

Ainslie came on, lifted the team and was so impressive and assertive in the starting sequences that are so important to these match races. Pete Cumming, a European champion in catamarans and Sky Sports’ Cup analyst, said Ainslie was ’75 per cent’ responsible for the turnaround, a man with a ‘brutal and infectious demand to win’. French

Les Arbres Généalogiques

Having set his Year 7 classes the challenge to make the best family tree they could Mr Smith found it impossible to pick just 1 winner! There were so many fantastic entries, but the Languages team narrowed it down to 6 students who had made a real effort. All of the following received a prize for going that extra mile:

Caitlin Murrell Missy Haysom Hannah Orgill Lee Sproston, Jo Underwood Lois Kerr SHAVINGTON ACADEMY READING CLUB

This club seeks to celebrate readers, reading and stories, generally. We are open to all years and anyone who enjoys the written word. In the reading club, we discuss genres, characterisation, the importance of reading, dialogue, and structure along with what we are currently reading, our favourite authors and texts. Biscuits are also available to bibliophiles. Please join us every Thursday at lunchtime in E5.

Why is reading important? “I love reading! It takes me to a whole new world, whether it is an adventure, comedy, horror, family, or whatever else there is. Reading is the most important thing to me because although you can have fun with reading, it also helps you to learn grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. Reading makes me feel like I am in that world, where I can escape reality when it is tough. I love reading. Don’t you? “ Caitlyn Murrell, Year 7D “My opinion is that reading is fun, emotional and educational. I love reading different books and discovering their depths. There are a great many amazing authors to choose from and sometimes the oldest stories are the most enjoyable.” Holly Preston, 7B “I love reading as it is a very necessary skill. Some people are naturals and some people aren’t. But no matter what level you are, persevere, and you will gain the ability to read books that inspire you so that you will believe, “Yes, I can do anything!” Life wouldn’t be the same without words leaping off pages and into the minds of humans. We need reading skills. We need words. We need books to help us think outside the box. Outside our worlds and lives. We need books.” Joanna Underwood, 7D Attendance Update

As I am sure you are aware good attendance is crucial when it comes to a child’s achievement and academic progress. Therefore the government has raised the bar on this and any child who has attendance below 90% will be considered to be persistently absent. This is a 5% rise from previous years where persistent absence was considered to be below 85% by the Department of Education The national target for all schools and every child in a school is that attendance should be above 95.5% if there is to be no detrimental impact on a child’s progress.

Attendance Rewards To show how much we value good attendance we are introducing a number of incentives for pupils. This includes rewarding the form group with the highest attendance with a trophy each week. The form with the highest attendance over a half term in years 7-9 will be rewarded with an hour off timetable during the last week of ahalf term with a member of the pastoral team undertaking reward activities. Those with 100% attendance will be given a certificate at the end of each term and go into a prize draw for a big money prize at the end of the year. Attendance support At Shavington we monitor the attendance of all our pupils closely and if a pupil’s attendance falls below 90% then we may take certain actions to support a child and their family to raise their school attendance. This may include:  Invitation to an attendance group where we discuss with pupils the importance of good attendance  Inviting parents and their child in to speak to a member of the pastoral team to see what more can be done to support better attendance or what extra interventions the school needs to implement to support your child from falling behind.  Include referrals to outside agencies such as family support or NHS services.  10 or more unauthorised absences may be subject to a fixed penalty notice. Holidays

Due to a change in legislation from September 2013 we are unable to grant authorisation for holidays or leave unless the circumstances are exceptional. We will consider all applications and if the reason for leave is due to an important exceptional one off event, an equivalent educational activity, a genuine work commitments that prevent holidays at any other time or extreme personal circumstances then the Head Teacher has the authority, by law, to authorise absence.

If you wish to clarify whether your circumstances are likely to be authorised please contact Mrs Skelding, Assistant Headteacher.

All requests for authorised absence need to be completed on one of our school forms and we will ask for evidence of your exceptional circumstances. The importance of Attendance

In total, there are 175 non-school days a year. This gives families the opportunity to:  Spend time together  Go on family visits  Go on holiday  Go shopping  Go on days out  Attend routine appointments

 10 days absence means 95% attendance  19 days absence means 90% attendance  29 days absence means 85% attendance  38 days absence means 80% attendance  47 days absence means 75% attendance CLASS OF 16

The deadline for ordering your Leavers’ Hoodies is FRIDAY 12th FEBRUARY

No orders will be taken after this date! Pupil Stories

TALENTED MISSY IS MAKING GREAT WAVES IN THE POOL

A Shavington Academy pupil is making great waves in the pool after scooping medals at a series of swimming galas across the region.

Year 7 student Missy Haysom has tasted success at events in Macclesfield and with the Crewe Flyers Swimming Club.

At the Macclesfield Independent gala she won first prize in the 50 metre butterfly event and came runner-up in the 50 metre freestyle competition.

In a separate Independent gala in Warrington she returned with more silverware, scooping 6th place for 50 metre backstroke and third prize for 50 metres.

Missy, who performs a variety of strokes including breast stroke, butterfly and freestyle, is going from strength to strength with her swimming. She trains hard with the Crewe Flyers, based at Crewe Swimming Pool, several times a week.

Missy said: “I’m really pleased with how I’m performing at the galas. I love swimming and it’s a sport that I’ve been doing since I was very young. It has been great to come back with so many medals from these events and it’s fantastic being part of the Crewe Flyers set-up.”

Missy is looking forward to attending more galas in the future as she bids for more swimming silverware.

She added: “I’m definitely getting stronger and stronger and I love taking part in competitions which give me the chance to test myself against other swimmers my own age.” Pupil Stories

KAYDAN IS STREETS AHEAD AT REGIONAL DANCE COMPETITION

A Shavington Academy pupil is streets ahead of the rest after he won a team prize in his first-ever dance competition.

Kaydan Whiteside tasted success at the Liverpool event, along with his team-mates from The Camm Street Centre in Crewe.

The Year 7 pupil, who has been street dancing for five years, won a medal, certificate and got his hands on the team trophy.

He trains at the Crewe Centre every week and worked hard to perfect his dance moves in the run- up to the Liverpool showdown.

Street dancing is a dance style that evolved outside dance studios in open space such as streets, dance parties, parks, schools, raves and nightclubs.

The dances are often improvised and encourage interaction and contact with spectators and an example of street dancing is breakdancing.

Kaydan is now hoping that this competition win will be the first of many as he goes from strength- to-strength.

Kaydan, 11,of Crewe, said: “I feel proud to have been part of the team that won and it was a great achievement.

“I’ve really got the competition bug now and I’m looking forward to taking part in more competitions to see how far I can go.

“I’m hoping to go to events in cities such as Edinburgh and Manchester later this year.” Pupil Stories PUPILS SHOW OFF THEIR MOVES AT UDO DANCE EVENT

A Shavington Academy duo are over the moon after winning a team prize at a dance competition in Stoke-on-Trent. Year 7 pupils Zoe Peake and Jacob Edwards showed off their moves at the UDO Regional Championships on Sunday 29th November. The pair were part of a team of 10 from Miss Caroline’s School of Dance which took part in the competition at Fenton Manor Sports Complex and returned with medals following an outstanding performance.

Zoe and Jacob have both been street dancing for five years and are putting their skills into practice in different competitions. The pair practice their routines every week at Miss Caroline’s School of Dance, based in Wistaston.

The UDO aims to give dancers of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and disabilities a platform to display their creativity and love for street dance. UDO organised and runs Europe’s leading competitive street dance including annual British, European and World Championships.

Zoe, 12, said: “This was my second dance competition and it was great to win a prize because it was a big event.

“I love dancing and I want to keep improving. It’s something I’d like to do as a future career maybe.”

The pair were roared on by family and friends at the competition and did Shavington Academy proud with their performances.

Jacob,11, said: “It was a great event in front of a big crowd and we were very pleased to do so well on the big stage.”

Both pupils are now setting their sights on taking part in the UDO World Dance Championships in Glasgow next year. Pupil Stories

RICHARD IS SNAPPED UP FOR ENGLAND TOUCH RUGBY SQUAD

Rising rugby star Richard Barningham has been snapped up for the England Under-15’s touch rugby squad. The Shavington Academy Year 9 pupil attended trials in Northampton where his talent was spotted by the national team coaches. He will now link up with 30 youngsters from across the country to take part in touch rugby tournaments across Europe, starting with a trip to Holland this August.

Richard, who trains and plays touch rugby and rugby league for Crewe and Nantwich Rugby Club, based at Crewe Vagrants, was put through his paces at the trials and was assessed on his passing skills and a series of rugby drills to test his skills. Touch rugby is an alternative version of rugby where players do not tackle each other in the traditional, highly physical way but touch their opponents instead using their hands on any part of the body, clothing or the ball.

The 13-year-old is thrilled to have been called up to the touch rugby squad and is hoping to go from strength-to-strength in the sport. Richard, 13, of Nantwich, said: “I’ve been playing contact ruby since I was seven when my dad took first me to the rugby club.

“Since then I’ve been hooked on it. I love normal contact rugby but touch rugby is a great game to play too, it’s rugby without some of the heavy tackling.

“The trials were an amazing experience and I worked with some top coaches on the day.”

Richard, who plays as a winger or in midfield, is hoping he can put in some impressive performances when he links up with the rest of the England squad in the future. He added: “I just want to keep training hard and go out there and do my best in matches and who knows where it could lead to in the future.” Pupil Stories

JADE’S CHARITY BALL IS HUGE SUCCESS FOR ST LUKE’S HOSPICE

Shavington Academy pupils were over the moon after organising a first ever charity ball to raise £3,000 for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice and their SEN department.

66 guests attended the glitzy event which took place in ’s Academy Restaurant on Friday 13th November.

The action-packed evening was co-ordinated by ‘Belle of the Ball’ and Academy pupil Jade Brooke who sadly lost her father Neil to cancer earlier this year.

Jade was determined to organise a fundraising event to say thanks to St Luke’s Hospice for the care her dad received and the support they gave her and her family during a very difficult time.

Jade was supported by a team of pupils who are members of Shavington Academy’s ‘Character Building Community Club.’

They included Planning Co-ordinators Aimee Bullivant, Hannah Price, Kelsey Naylor and Sasha Slight, DJ Jake Malam and Chief Designer Katie-Lou Farrington.

Pupils sent out invitations to Academy staff, Governors and parents and produced an event programme in the run-up to the evening. On the day of the event, pupils picked a colour scheme to decorate the Academy Restaurant and worked with college hospitality and catering staff to prepare and serve a delicious four course meal for diners.

Guests, which included Shavington Academy staff, governors and parents, were treated to a canapes and prosecco reception on arrival before tucking into their meal.

A raffle and an auction was staged later in the evening to boost the cash total before the cabaret entertainment kicked in.

School staff Mr Ellis, Mrs Venables and Mrs Harding were part of the organising team and supported the pupil organisers in the run-up to and during the ball.

Jade was delighted with the amount of money the ball raised for such a fantastic cause.

Jade said: “Before we broke up for the summer, I asked Mrs Venables, our Pastoral Manager if I could do some fundraising in memory of my dad and in support of St Luke’s, an amazing charity.

“I am very grateful to everyone who helped to make this such a special event and I’m so proud of what we achieved.”

Year 10 pupil Sasha Slight said: “It was a really big event and gave us the chance to see what goes into organising a night like this.”

DJ Jake Malam co-ordinated the music on the night and helped out in the College kitchens with the food preparation. Jake said: “I was so impressed with the set-up at college that I’m now looking to do a hospitality and catering apprenticeship there when I leave school. It was a great night.”

Many businesses sponsored the ball including Swansway Group, OSL Rail and Disc Electrical.

Year 8 pupil Aimee Bullivant added: “It was fantastic to work with the college chefs and students to prepare the meal and I thoroughly enjoyed the event and experiencing the fantastic college facilities.”

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice cares for people suffering from cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

Mr Ellis said: “The pupils all thoroughly enjoyed organising this event and everyone had a fantastic evening.

“The College staff and students were extremely helpful in supporting our students throughout.”

The Academy’s Character Building Community Club are planning to host further fundraising events following the success of the charity ball.

Shavington Academy teacher Mr Herbert-Jackson, who attended the event as a guest, said: “Our pupils all did a wonderful job and the evening was wonderful from start to finish.

“The food was top-class and I was very proud of all the pupils who made this an evening to remember.” More than Minutes work with progressive organisations to develop their ideas through visuals We were lucky enough to have Sian McArthur from ‘More than Minutes’ attend our ‘Charity Ball’ back in November. She created a masterpiece as a lasting memory of our evening, capturing the atmosphere and reality of why we were holding the event. We thank her for this lasting gift and appreciate the time she gave and artistry that has made it so special.

If you are interested in finding out more or having visual minutes at an event of yours then please visit our website, you will find information about us, other examples of what we do and how to contact us." www.morethanminutes.co.uk SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015 - 2016 To enable parents and carers to plan holidays and child care cover for the academic year, please find below details of the School’s Calendar showing term dates and inset days.

The Government has recently announced that schools will be able to set their own Term Dates from September 2015. We would like to reassure all parents/guardians that we will be following the model and, as much as possible, local primary schools in the area.

HOLIDAY PERIOD DATE OF CLOSING FOR DATE OF RE-OPENING PUPILS FOR PUPILS SUMMER 2015 TUES 21ST JULY WED 2ND SEPTEMBER

AUTUMN HALF TERM 2015 FRI 23RD OCTOBER MON 2ND NOVEMBER

CHRISTMAS 2015 FRI 18TH DECEMBER MON 4TH JANUARY

SPRING HALF TERM 2016 FRI 12TH FEBRUARY MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY

EASTER 2016 THUR 24TH MARCH TUES 12TH APRIL

MAY DAY 2016 FRI 29TH APRIL TUES 3RD MAY

SUMMER HALF TERM 2016 FRI 27TH MAY MON 6TH JUNE

SUMMER 2016 TUES 19TH JULY TUES 6TH SEPTEMBER

STAFF TRAINING (INSET DAYS) TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2015 FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2015 MONDAY 11TH APRIL 2016 MONDAY 27TH JUNE 2016 WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY 2016 SHAVINGTON ACADEMY 2016 EXAM TIMETABLE THURSDAY 28TH APRIL & FRIDAY 29TH APRIL

9.20am Art GCSE 42012 3.20pm 9.20am Fine Art AS 7242/X 3.20pm

MONDAY 16TH MAY

1.20pm Citizenship Unit 1 5CS01 2.20pm

TUESDAY 17TH MAY

9.00am French Listening Unit 1 46551F 9.35am 9.00am French Listening Unit 1 46551H 9.45am 9.45am French Reading Unit 2 46552F 10.15am 9.55am French Reading Unit 2 46552H 10.45am 1.20pm Biology Unit 1 BL1FP & BL1HP 2.20pm

WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY

9.00am Construction Technology 21492E 10.00am 1.20pm Religious Studies B Unit 2 40552 2.50pm

THURSDAY 19TH MAY

9.00am Chemistry Unit 1 CH1FP & CH1HP 10.00am 12 noon Music Industry 21512E 1.00pm 2.00pm Citizenship Unit 3 5CS03 3.15pm

FRIDAY 20TH MAY

1.20pm Physical Education Unit 3 48903 2.50pm

MONDAY 23RD MAY

9.00am English Literature 97151F & 97151H 10.30am 1.20pm Religious Studies B Unit 3 40553 2.50pm

TUESDAY 24TH MAY

9.00am Media Studies Unit 1 48101 10.30am 11.40am Engineering Unit 1 48501 12.40 noon 1.45pm Geography A Unit 1 90301F & 90301H 3.15pm

WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY

1.20pm Physics Unit 1 PH1FP & PH1HP 2.20pm

THURSDAY 26TH MAY

9.00am Maths 1MAO/1F & 1MAO/1H 10.45am SHAVINGTON ACADEMY 2016 EXAM TIMETABLE FRIDAY 27TH MAY

9.00am English Literature 97152F & 97152H 10.15am

MONDAY 6TH JUNE 9.00am History B Unit 1 91451 10.45am 11.30am Psychology Unit 1 5PS01 12.45pm 1.20pm Food Technology Unit 1 45451 3.20pm TUESDAY 7TH JUNE

9.00am English & English Language A680 11.00am

WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE 9.00am Computing A451 10.30am 1.20pm Geography Unit 2 90302F & 90302H 2.50pm

THURSDAY 9TH JUNE

9.00am Maths 1MAO/2F & 1MAO/2H 10.45am 1.20pm Psychology Unit 2 5PS02 3.05pm

FRIDAY 10TH JUNE

9.00am Biology Unit 2 BL2FP & BL2HP 10.00am 10.20am Biology Unit 3 BL3FP & BL3HP 11.20am

MONDAY 13TH JUNE

1.20pm Child Development 45801 2.50pm

TUESDAY 14TH JUNE

1.20pm History B Unit 2 91452 3.05pm

WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE

1.20pm Chemistry Unit 2 CH2FP & CH2HP 2.20pm 2.20pm Chemistry Unit 3 CH3FP & CH3HP 3.20pm

THURSDAY 16TH JUNE

9.00am Food and Nutrition 45851 10.30am

FRIDAY 17TH JUNE

9.00am Physics Unit 2 PH2FP & PH2HP 10.00am 10.20am Physics Unit 3 PH3FP & PH3HP 11.20am

MONDAY 20TH JUNE

9.00am Certificate in Further Maths (Non-Calc) 8360/1 10.30am

TUESDAY 21ST JUNE

1.20pm Graphic Products 45501 3.20pm

FRIDAY 24TH JUNE

9.00am Certificate in Further Maths (Calc) 8360/2 11.00am Well done, for all pupils who took part in the Christmas quiz, Franklin winning on a tie Battleball Results break. 1st ER 12 points: - Lowry

2nd VB 9 points: - Owen

3rd AR 6 points: - Lowry

4th HT 3 points: - Franklin

5th CS 0 points: -Owen Meet the new Head of Franklin – Mr Hepherd-Hall

Favourite teams – Liverpool FC and Warrington Wolves RLFC

Favourite Food – Ribeye Steak and grilled Lobster

Favourite Place – Australia, I got Top 3 Frankin married in Brisbane Favourite sports – Football, Rugby forms for BfL: League and MMA 1.10DS What I do to relax – Run round and be a big kid with my daughters 2.10PS 3.8TL Well done! New Year is always a time associated with new beginnings and change, we have seen a change in the leadership of our House with Miss Morris stepping aside to take a neutral overlook of the house competitions!!!! We thank her for her energetic leadership. Lowry house welcomes Mr. Chell as our leader. We have also been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions and I (Mr Sharples) have shared some hopes for 2016 with you.. Tug of war results:

LOWRY HOUSE FINISHED IN NEW YEAR, NEW 3RD PLACE ME! ACHIEVED 30 HOUSE POINTS 1.Going into the new year in first place in the house WELL DONE TO ALL!!! competition! 2. Ending the academic year in first place in the above competition. 3. To enter a 5K /10K run with my two boys 4.To witness Liverpool FC win a trophy this season. 5. Supporting Lowry House in Charity projects. Lowry House Captains are choosing a charity for us to raise money for. If you are in Lowry House and would like to put forward suggestions to support a charity Lowry’s Head of then please put forward your ideas to your form tutor. One suggestion put forward is the Alzheimer’s Society, House shown below. We have asked Mr Chell, Head of Lowry to offer some facts about himself.. 1. He can speak three languages: French, German and some Spanish and he has lived abroad 2. He has a passion for cars 3. He comes from Stoke-on- Trent

Focus on House points: Lowry house finished 2015 in first place in the race for house points. A tremendous effort from the pupils in our forms. •There have been a number of competitions during December which has again demonstrated the improvement of Owen House this year.

•The Tug-of-War competition saw some very strong performances from Year 7 boys and girls and Year 9 Boys. Owen House came 2nd overall which was a great effort. The Year 7 PE Best C2L Scores Battleball again saw Owen House Owen Langley 7Sl 1.40 nd come 2 whilst the Christmas Quiz Robyn Hart 7SL 1.48 was a very close run affair between Judah Howell 7SL 1.48 the 3 houses. Owen tied for first Luke Brett 8SC 1.58 place with Lowry which meant a Adam Pickering 8SC deciding question. Lowry were 1.58 successful in the 5th question which Max Benson 9VH 1.60 meant that Owen again came second. Ben Haworth 10KA 1.57 Well done to all the students involved Hannah Dale 11NC 1.62 in each competition. Emma Lowe 11NC 1.68 Katy Forster 11NC •It is nearly the time of year for 1.68 Shavington’s Got Talent. If any member of Owen House has a talent they would like to demonstrate on Form with the most stage then please see Miss Taylor to register your interest. house points 8SC

House Captains:

Tom Consterdine Niamh Bennett Brooke Hogarth

Jade Rowley Connor Williams Alex Baker

Chloe Elson Caitlin Barber Charlotte Oakley Average House Points Per Pupil

Lowry

566.53 551.86

Franklin

Best Form 545.80

10DS Owen Hall, ICT Suite, Dance Studio, Football Pitches and Fitness Suite available for hire

We also offer a fully comprehensive reprographics service to the local community with prices including paper and copying service, plus discounts available on large amounts Winners of The Best Panto in the North West (NODA) Shavington Village Festival Committee Presents Jack and the Beanstalk By Long and Rawnsley At 16th-20TH February 2016 Shavington Academy CW2 5DH

7:15pm Evening 2:15pm Sat Mat Ticket Prices:Association & OperaticNationalDramaticthe to Affiliated Tickets available from: Adults £9.00 The Elephant, Nisa, www.svfc.info, Senior Citizens Shavington Leisure Centre and 01270 651160 £6.00

Children £6.00 Sponsored by Community Links – Thank you for supporting Shavington Academy

Specialists in Quality Foods

PORK BUTCHER * GROCER * DELICATESSEN * PROVISIONS COFFEE SHOP * YESTERYEAR GROCER'S SHOPPE

Established 1922

Proprietors: Roger & Stuart Austin

45 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5RL Telephone: 01270 625491 Sea Breeze Fishmonger 15 Pepper Street Nantwich CW5 5AB Arena Studios

Check out the website for further information...Recording, Video production, Record label and not to forget our Popstar recording parties which have become quite famous throughout the Crewe, Nantwich and Cheshire [email protected]

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