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4 December 2015
At our annual GCSE Presentation Evening, the ‘Class of 2015’ were presented with their examination certificates by Mr Hatch, Principal. We are very proud of our Class of 2015 and wish them every success in the future.
Special awards were given to: Ben Clare and Margarita Llabres Diaz - Outstanding Commitment Pritesh Patel and Jazmyn Burudi - Outstanding Achievement Johnny Vo and Silviya Meskauskaite - Outstanding Progress Joshua Ray and Jean Bayton - 100% Attendance for 5 Years
Pictured below are some of our special award winners.
Mr Stokes, Coordinator of Science: This week our assemblies have been based on ‘caring for others’. The particular focus was on the effects of long term health conditions that some of our students live with. The science behind epilepsy and diabetes was explained by Mr Stokes and students Karyss Devine (11STE), Beth Lovell (11STO) and Divina Matondo (11STO) read out statements written by students who have medical conditions, expressing how they feel about how they are treated by their peers. Students responded well to some very thought provoking
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In recognition of the highest achievement points total in November, the following ten students are the highest performing boy and girl in their year group and are our Students of the Month for November. YEAR 7
YEAR 8
Ryan Blundell (7KSM): “I am extremely proud with this achievement particularly as it is my first year at Holly Hall. I have gained lots of achievement points for all of my hard work and efforts and have got the most points in my year group.”
Matthew Clayton (8HAR): “I am thrilled to have received Student of the Month. It was an honour to have the Principal, Mr Hatch present me w i t h m y certificate and badge. My family will be very proud“
Charlotte Oakley (7KSM) “I was very happy and surprised to get this award. It proves that if you do your best work it will be rewarded. I hope to get Student of the Month again if I continue with my efforts.”
Kaci Cummins (8GIB): “I am very proud of myself for achieving ’Student of the Month’. I have worked hard and I think my parents will be very proud of me. I am determined to continue to work hard and gain more awards in the future.”
YEAR 9
YEAR 10
Antonio Di Franco (9WRD): “I got Student of the Month because I try my best in every lesson. My teachers give achievement points to reward hard work and I have gained the most in Year 9. I am very happy.”
Lee S m it h (10WDW): “I feel great about getting Student of the Month. My hard work has paid off and I intend to continue giving this level of effort. I am sure that my family will be very proud of me.”
Paulina Krupa (9COL/9SCL): “I am very proud of myself for getting this award and I am sure that my parents will be too. I would like to receive more awards so I will continue to try hard to gain achievement points.”
Janena Vo (10HAL): “I have been working hard in all of my subjects throughout the month and will continue to try my best. I am very proud and am hoping to follow in my brothers footsteps.”
YEAR 11 Liam Timmins (11ALM): “I am really surprised to get this award. I received it because I have displayed excellence and worked hard in all lessons throughout November. I have gained lots of achievement points because my efforts have been recognised.” Badrya Abdo (11ALM): “Student of the Month is an outstanding award to receive. I have been working very hard with my mock exams and my predicted grades are excellent. I have also worked hard in class and on my homework tasks.” Page 2
Mr Clarke, Mathematics Teacher: On Saturday 28 November twenty students competed against two other schools in the annual Bar National Mock Trial Competition hosted by the Citizenship Foundation at the Staffordshire Combined Court. Students took on the roles of various court staff in the Crown Court. The Barristers were required to present their cases to a real Crown Court judge while acting as defence and prosecution in two criminal cases. Our team, ‘The Legal Eagles’ of Holly Hall consisted of: Barristers - Rhiannon Edmonds (10ARE), Karyss Devine (11STE), Aqsa Tanveer (10ARE) and Jasmine White (10HAL) Court Clerk - Abigail Boden. (10WDW) Defendants - Melisa Hove (11STE) and Haania Hussain (10HAL) Witnesses - Elle Gjoka (10HAL), Melisa Hove (11STE) Divina Matondo (11STE) and Iqrah Shokat (10THO)
Court Usher - Neo Motlatla (10COX) Jurors - Mariya Anwar Raja (10ARE), Iqra Habib (10WDW), Celia Llabres Diaz (11ALM), Lucy Lowe (10COX) and Ellie Whitehouse(10COX), The first case dealt with ‘Robbery’ and the team gave an almost flawless opening, setting out the facts of the case and the issues that were in dispute. With this impressive opening, some tactful questioning and cross examination of the witnesses, and a brilliant summary of the facts at the end, the jurors were left with no doubt in their minds that the defendant was innocent and returned a ‘not guilty’ verdict. The second case involved two Counts. Count one was ‘Theft’ and Count two was ‘Obtaining Services Dishonestly’. The team performed excellently again and secured a ‘not guilty’
Miss Rawlings, Year 8 Intervention Coordinator: Last week ten Year 8 students attended the #MeFestival at Himley Hall which was organised by Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The event was an opportunity for students to look at different aspects of health and wellbeing. They took part in work shops with local GPs and also local service providers such as Dudley Leisure Centre, the Fire Service and West Midlands Police. The students also entered a competition, organised by UCreate, where they recorded a short radio advert encouraging people in the local community to keep safe and well during the winter months. If they are successful in the competition the advert will be played on radio station Signal 107 so good luck to all those involved! Amman Ahmed (8GIB): “My favourite part of the day was the UCreate workshop, where we created a jingle and a rap. Hopefully we will win.” Casey Bodenham (8GIB): “I had a brilliant time. There were lots of workshops for us to join in and I learned lots of new things.”
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Holly Hall got into the festive spirit this week with the arrival of our Christmas tree.
Our Christmas lunch this year will be served on 16 December 2015. Look
Year 7 students Isabel Llabres Diaz (7KSM) and Charlotte Oakley (7KSM) were chosen to decorate the tree as they have gained the most achievement points so far this year.
Players of all abilities are invited to join the Chess & Checkers Club in B4 on Wednesday lunchtimes. For more information please see Miss Rawlings. Pictured: Dawid Jedryszczak (10HAL) and Gabrielius Jankunas (10HAL) enjoying a Chess match.
Mrs Milovsorov, Coordinator of Food Technology and Catering would like to remind students to bring their ingredients for the following dishes next week. Year 7 - Pasta Salad 7 - 11 December Exams focus Years 7, 8 & 10 18 December Academy closes at 12.40pm for the Christmas holiday 21 Dec - 1 Jan Christmas holiday 4 Jan Academy re-opens
Year 8 Thursday - Bolognese Year 8 Friday - Pizza Year 9 Curry
Remember, avoid the queues and order your Grab Bag from Scotty G’s in the morning before registration and collect from the hall at lunch time.
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