Hampton College Newsletter July 2018 Issue 79 Head of School’s News. Last week I reported to Governors on the Proud of our Achievements and Successes recent events that had taken place at Hampton We continue to be impressed by the talent and College over the last few weeks and, although achievements of our students and celebrate and energy levels would suggest we have been reward them regularly in front of staff in morning busy, it is only when everything is put down on briefings, during Heads Commendation at paper that it is apparent exactly how much has lunchtime and in assemblies. We also publicise been going on. Many events have been our achievements and successes on social media. described within this edition of our Newsletter, Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter (which including Sports Day where Rigel maintained we will start to use more in September). Details their reign as champions; the Arts Exhibition on how to follow us are outlined further on in this and Celebration Evening; our Technology newsletter. Awards Evening; Year 11 Leavers Day and the Year 11 Prom at the Holiday Inn; Year 6 Move Working in Partnership Up Day and Information Evening; Sixth Form I have received numerous positive emails from Induction and the Year 13 Leavers Meal at the parents or members of the public, thanking the Bull Hotel; various trips and visits such as the staff and students for the excellent work or Year 10 Geography fieldtrips, the Year 12 UCAS attitude they have shown in school or within the trip and the Year 10 Skills Show. We also were community. I have also been made aware of delighted to have Year 5 join us from the several positive Facebook stories that have been Primary Phase for a Harry Potter themed day of posted by others, which acknowledge and thank learning and discovery. All the children left our students for their positive community spirit or having had a wonderful time and telling us how kindness. I always pass on positive messages to much they are looking forward to coming up to staff and these are always well received. us in Year 7 in 2019. Progress We end the year, as always, with our hugely The exam season was very busy, with students popular Enrichment Week. As we have come to sitting more exams than ever before. However, expect from Hampton College, there is an despite the increased rigour of the new GCSE and enormous array of activities planned. A Level exams, spirits remained high and students Numerous residential trips, including two going worked very hard right to the end. Most came abroad, day trips and in school activities bring away feeling positive and we wish everyone well a very engaging and positive end to the school for the August publication of results. Staff and year. students worked very hard in the run up to exams and during the entire exam season; we hope all Progress Partnership Pride our students achieve results that reflect their As mentioned in the last edition, we have hard work and enable them to progress onto the relaunched our school motto of Progress, next stage of their lives successfully. Partnership and Pride. Parents and students will have received a leaflet explaining how this May I take this opportunity to thank you for your shapes our expectations of all who come to ongoing support of Hampton College and wish you Hampton College to learn and work. all an enjoyable summer holiday. Hampton College Hampton 1 Student Success Head’s Commendations Hampton College students received their Head's Commendations in Staff Briefing. Libby and Chloe were awarded their certificates for their commitment, hard work and determination to their triathlon training and competition. Tanvi, Lily-May and Arushi were awarded their certificates for representing the College by performing beautifully at the Year 6 Information Evening. Emelia, Katie, Keera and Hoor were awarded their certificates for participating in the National Enterprise Challenge Grand Final. Zsazsa received her Head's Commendation for being the first student in the school to achieve the Silver Heads Commendation. Bailey received his Head’s Commendation for leading form/house activities, helping students with their studies and always going above and beyond the homework tasks his teachers set. Congratulations on your fantastic efforts. Hampton College Hampton 2 Student Success Rugby & Boxing Success Two sisters, Hannah-May in Year 9 and Emily in Year 7 have been working hard recently to represent Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club. Emily plays for the U13 team and Hannah-May for the U15 team. Both have participated in numerous match fixtures and tournaments across England. The U13 team came joint first in the regional championships, with Emily scoring one of only two tries in the final. Both girls also continue to box with Peterborough Police Amateur Boxing Club and both have secured the Boxing England National Bronze award. Hannah-May has secured her boxing card and successfully competed in her first skills bout at Barnstaple Boxing venue in Devon – in which she was deemed the clear winner in a tough and gritty fight. Both are set to participate in the forthcoming Cambridge boxing exhibition. As a result of their sporting endeavours, both girls have been separately presented to the Mayor of Peterborough (Emily for rugby) and (Hannah-May for boxing) and appeared in local media, including the Peterborough Evening Telegraph and Look East (during a Northampton Saints Rugby training session). www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/…/devon- delight-for-young-police… Both girls display self-motivation, energy, courage and commitment which is very impressive. They undertake boxing training at least three times a week, rugby training twice a week and travel nationally at weekends to compete in match venues. Their parents can only stand by with a mixture of admiration and trepidation as they watch them compete in contact sports, which until recently were still considered the sole preserve of men! They are excelling in their chosen sports and shaping modern perceptions in the world that they live in. Many congratulations to both girls and keep up the good work! Hampton College Hampton 3 Awards & Charity Success We Got Gold! We are delighted to announce that we, Hampton College, have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2017/18 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success. Hampton College has had many sporting achievements this year in a variety of different sports. Students have done well in competitive sports fixtures against other schools however sporting achievements from other areas must also be recognised. Hampton College has many students who participate in sport and physical activity regularly just for fun and the health benefits. We also have many students who carry out sports leadership at the primary festivals, extra-curricular clubs and inter-house competitions. These students coach, officiate, manage teams, score and organise equipment and without their help these events couldn't run. As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that he hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. A special thanks to the PE Department and other staff across the school who have helped to lead clubs and teams for the benefit of our students. Also, to staff for releasing students from lessons on a regular basis to support the events. We look forward to applying once again in 2019! Miss Napier Teacher of PE Readathon Readathon (or its new brand name of Read for Good) was a huge success as always with Years 7 and 8. Not only did the students really embrace the spirit of the event by bringing in their books to lessons and reading, but also raised the grand total of £500. However, we couldn’t have done this without all the support and encouragement from home, so I’d like to say a really big thank you to all of you for supporting each child in their contribution. This money will enable the charity to supply more books to seriously sick children in hospitals, as well as improving the students’ own literacy and love of reading. There were some notable contributions made again this year (both financial and taking part) and these students will have their efforts recognised in the end of year assembly. For more information go to: readforgood.org. Miss Riotto English Department Hampton College Hampton 4 Year 11 Prom Glitz and Glam On Thursday July 5, Hampton College celebrated its Year 11 Prom at Holiday Inn Thorpe Wood. Over a hundred students attended the event with family, friends and staff witnessing their arrival in a range of luxury cars. Inside the Buckingham Suite, which was decorated according to the theme of Glitz and Glam, a sumptuous three course meal was served. Staff gave speeches about the students and a variety of awards were given. The highlights of the awards were Harrison Base and Milly Manna winning Prom King and Queen, the best dressed students as voted by staff were Lily Mace and Dami Agboola, whilst Lucas Bickers was the most likely to appear on Love Island! Mr Gilligan, Head of School was impressed with his first Hampton College Prom and stated “the prom was a great success and the students didn’t want it to end.” The purpose of the Year 11 Prom is to reward the students for all their hard work and excellent behaviour throughout the year.