PickhurstLIFE 1 W i t h c o m p l i m e n t s o f P i c k h u r s t J u n i o r A c a d e m y Issue one Principally speaking with the Executive Principal No place like home for Rory McIlroy The Irish golfer talks candidly about his drive to reclaim the title of the world’s best golfer. Awesome Audi Audi Q7 all the features you need every day. KHUR PIC ST Winter Sun Find the perfect winter destination. J Y U M N I E O R A C A D PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY - WHERE EVERY THECHILD ACADEMY COUNTS - SPACE TO LEARN..... TO BREATHE... TO PLAY..... TO DREAM 03 London Interiors and Maintenance Ltd believe building design can only be realised through capable craftsmanship and experienced management. We set out with the goal of achieving our clients’ unqiue vision in every project undertaken. By focusing on this goal we have an unrivalled reputation in the market. All our projects are co-ordinated by one of our Directors, ensuring delivery on time to budget and to the highest standard. 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No Special Thanks/Contributors: Michael Hughes, Alan Reid, responsibility is taken for unsolicited submissions and manuscripts. David Marshall, Staff and pupils Pickhurst Junior Academy 07 EDITOR’S FOREWORD It’s my great pleasure to welcome everyone to the very first issue of “Pickhurst Life” What a thrill it has been for me and my fellow editorial colleagues spending time and working closely with the staff and the pupils to bring you this first edition of the magazine. A special thank you to Executive Principal Matt Rampton and Academy Bursar Robert Jasper for their ongoing support throughout the summer months in enabling us to get the publication to its completion. Remember this is your magazine, the pupils and parents of Pickhurst Junior Academy. If any of you would like to contact me with any ideas for the magazine I would be delighted to hear from you. Please drop me a line [email protected] These are exciting times at Pickhurst Junior Academy. 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ZI’ TERESA, 141-143 Croydon Rd, Andy Fletcher Beckenham Kent BR3 3RB Andrew Fletcher - Editor ZI’ TERESA, 141-143 Croydon Rd, Beckenham Kent BR3 3RB Phone:020 8658 9117 Phone: 020 8658 9117 EDITOR’S FOREWORD 09 WELCOME FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL As Executive Principal at Pickhurst Junior Academy it is a real pleasure to welcome everyone to the very first issue of Pickhurst Life. What we offer is education with Our students are a significant part character. Every year it amazes me in what makes us outstanding as an that the young children that make up institution. It makes me immensely Pickhurst Junior Academy continue to proud to be part of their lives at such a have the capacity to excel. Not only that critical stage and I am certain that they but surpass our expectations. One thing are all, individually destined, should they is for certain- the aims, values and ethos wish it, to achieve great things and make that our students have helped forge over a remarkable contribution to society. I the years are inextricably linked with would like to commend their personal aspiration. What we want is the best for efforts and recognise their collective our children. They never fail to deliver. talents and ability to light up our lives. What a journey of self improvement and Every year we share some wonderful It makes me immensely self discovery we witness! memories and pass milestones that have formulated and strengthened resolve proud to be part of their and character. lives at such a critical I am truly grateful to the staff team who stage and I am certain that have worked so hard to continually they are all, individually unleash the potential within our students destined, should they wish who exhibit their burgeoning talents. it, to achieve great things Enjoy the read. and make a remarkable contribution to society. WEDDINGS FUNERALS EVERYDAY Matt Rampton Matt Rampton Don’t know your Acacia We offer a private With decades of Executive Principal from your Zinnia? Dont consultation service combined experience, Pickhurst Junior Academy. worry we do! either in your home or at we have done it all! Branching Out. And we have lots of ideas We sell single stems to and top tips to help you on We also offer a bespoke blooming bouquets. your wedding day. ‘create your own’ tribute, Stop by for a bespoke which has been very Come and have a cuppa bouquet or simply pick popular with the little ones and a chat. up one of our ready-made in the family. arrangements. WELCOME FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL 10 11 What do you feel are the key components of Likewise we expect our students to ask maintaining high staff morale at Pickhurst themselves-could I do better? Is there a Q Junior Academy? different way of completing that task? No invisible children-relates to the more vulnerable Empowerment and trust are the biggest factors. members of our society who may need that PRINCIPALLY We actively encourage colleagues to come extra help or support and it’s important that A forward with new ideas. It helps us regenerate no one is left behind or forgotten particularly and stay fresh. I’m a great believe in giving as a result of their socio-economic status and people opportunities to step up into new communication. and more demanding roles. Anyone up for a SPEAKING..... challenge does well at Pickhurst. If staff want to When asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasise traits such as intelligence, cut their teeth as part of their ambition to move Communication is a key life skill that opens up the ladder than that’s a positive thing and of doors for our young people.