Summer Newsletter

Summer Newsletter

Summer 20212020/21 Issue 4 Summer Newsletter Principal’s Welcome As we close for the summer break, after what has been a challenging year for us all, I feel that it is right and fitting to end on a positive note. I hope that this newsletter helps to share with you all, just some of the wonderful achievements and experiences that students have had. I’m proud to announce that this week we saw the appointment of the new Head Students, James Whitmore and Maria Apostol, for the academic year 2021/22. Along with the newly appointed Deputy Head Students, Amy Trumper, Jess Barrie and Jodie Carter. This was not an easy task with some strong competition. Congratulations! After years of working towards this and completing the rigorous process of application, interview and staff votes, the new Head Students are a credit to us all. Have a great summer! Well done to all those who applied. School returns from 6th September Enjoy reading and sharing all the successes Return Date Year Group within as you relax over then next few Monday 6th September 7 weeks. Tuesday 7th September 11 I look forward to seeing you all in Tuesday 7th September 9 September. Wednesday 8th September 10 Wednesday 8th September 8 INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Dr Frost • Monster Kickabout • Alumni News • Maths Competition • Thank you to Wickes • Y11 Leavers Party • Primary Partnership • Transition Zoom • Art Club • Virtual Work Experience • Gardening Club • Forest School • Lottery Donations • Life Studies • Geography Models • Summer Reading and more... Lostock Hall Academy Vision 2020-21 LHA will be the local secondary provider of choice. We will equip all our learners with the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to achieve their full potential in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. Educating the future, Academy students will be proud to achieve a successful career path through transition into work or training in all walks of adult life. Virtual Work Experience James saw one of the virtual Podcasts, Film & TV and work experience opportunities Events. During these sessions, posted on the school bulletin and I was shown the various applied for a number of them, places that a virtual session the ones he talks about in this could take place, for example article were offered by the BBC the journalism session and related to careers in the arts hosted by Katie Thistleton and creative industries. James is was held in her home and and could be the future of work one of a number of students who Chris Stark’s podcast session was experience in years to come. For has the drive and determination held in an Indian restaurant in now as programs such as Zoom to succeed even when the the middle of London while he are far from perfect, I believe pandemic stopped our traditional was recording his podcast with after the pandemic comes to a work experience this year. Well former professional footballer close, the in person aspect of life done to him and all the other Yr Peter Crouch. This shows that it will come back into play. Although 10s who made this effort; you is also convenient for the host of just for the entertainment will stand out to colleges and these sessions as they could hold industry, BBC Get In is a great employers. Mrs Tucker. them at home or on the job. way for aspiring people to get an apprenticeship at the BBC and Although the pandemic has In the sessions, advice was a key possibly a job there or at another stopped most things in the world, part of the information given workplace down the line. work experience - it has not! Even out to the viewer of the webinar, though it’s not even remotely for example; particular pieces These last 5 sessions which I have similar to the real thing, virtual of advice that kept cropping taken part in, I have thoroughly work experience on programs up were: Be passionate, work enjoyed, and I hope that I will such as Zoom are the next best hard, ask questions, build your take part in more as I get closer thing to giving people answers connections with the industry to the end of high school as they to questions about a certain job and people who work within it, are convenient for me as I don’t while being in the comfort of do it because you love it, apply have to go anywhere to listen their own homes. for anything to get a grasp on a in on the information, and it is career in the industry and always, also convenient for the host, Recently, I took part in BBC Radio always be yourself. as they can even be taken on 1’s Big Weekend Career advice the job, even if the job is in an sessions, in which I listened into As a whole, I think virtual work Indian restaurant in the middle and took notes on 5, one hour experiences and advice sessions of London… sessions: Journalism, Radio, are good in the current climate Career Path - Jessica Lawler My name is Jessica Lawler and I left Lostock Hall Academy in 2019. I have recently finished my second year at Runshaw College, where I studied A-Level business, early modern history and fine art. Despite the struggles over the past two years, I have had a great time at Runshaw and have had the privilege to work with fellow students and tutors, who have encouraged us to work to the best of our abilities and effectively adapt in these unprecedented times. Furthermore, I have acquired and developed many new skills, including critical thinking and creative techniques within my studies, as well as employability skills for the future. In September I will be going on to study Interior Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, where I will be taught by practising designers and architects about various aspects of interior design, such as interior architecture and set design. It is thanks to the continued support and valuable teachings from the staff at both Lostock Hall Academy and Runshaw College, that I have been able to have the opportunities to be in the position I am, taking my next steps in the creative industry. Year 7 Geography 3D Models Congratulations to all the Year 7 PQP Geography students for their excellent work this term. The students have been working in groups, to produce 3D models, to illustrate their study work into how rivers shape the land, the river basin and river features. The quality of the work is superb! Well done Year 7 - Noah , Sophia, Lucy, Thomas, Liam, Kara, Ashton, Kien, Scott, Rosie, Louise and Isabella. Monster Kickabout in P.E. Students recently took part in the ‘Monster Kickabout’, an action packed football initiative for secondary schools across the country, sponsored by Nike and Sports Direct. To help run the event, the PE Department were fortunate enough to win an equipment pack worth £1,000 containing footballs, bibs and a £200 voucher to help run the 5-day extravaganza of football! Over the course of the week students participated in a range of football inspired activities - from lunchtime skill schools to mini-tournaments taking place in schools up and down the country. The event was endorsed by Premier League legend Eric Cantona, alongside football stars Jordan Henderson, Jack Grealish and Bruno Fernandes who have all shown their support. Mrs Blackburn has put together a ‘skills reel’, which can be viewed on the school Facebook site, featuring many of our superb Year 7 and 8 students performing an array of tricks. Check out our skillls video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAXUEZdRpHo Life Studies - Aldi UK ‘Design a Lorry’ project As part of Healthy Eating Week , all students in Years 7-10 took part in the Aldi UK ‘Design a Lorry’ project in Life Studies. Students were given the opportunity to discuss what healthy eating looks like and then to create a design that could be submitted for a national competition run by Aldi. Following an extensive selection process, a number of students were selected to have their designs submitted. These included Erica and Alfie in Year 7, Rojenne, Daisy, Efini, Caitlyn and Phoebe in Year 8 & Adam in Year 9. Well done to all those selected, Mr Doyle & Mr Sloan Knife Crime Presentation During Life Studies this half-term, Year 9 & 10 received a presentation about knife crime. This was organised by Lancashire Police and delivered by a national campaigner in the dangers of knives, Byron Highton. Byron has personal experience of losing someone close to him due to a knife attack and he is touring schools in Lancashire passing on this strong message. The session covered many hard-hitting topics including death, suicide, depression, County Lines, gangs, drugs, alcohol and first aid and our students really engaged in this powerful session. Maths Staff Training Session On Tuesday 29th June Mrs Archibald and Miss Lomax led a training session for all of the maths staff and teaching assistant along with Mr Burke one of our governors. As part of the session Majed and Hain taught the teachers how to use the algebra tiles to develop mathematical understanding. Having only trialled them in class over the last couple of weeks they both did an amazing job and showed amazing confidence infront of a room full of adults. Well done. MEM Challenge Lancaster University On Wednesday 7th July Mrs School of Mathematics Archibald was fortunate enough (even though it meant missing the first half of the football!) to attend the presentation evening of the MEM (Maths Education on Merseyside) challenge competition at the University of Liverpool.

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