ASA TODAY Issue 36, Term 3

St Gregory’s visit

Alumni pull-out

Year 5 pupils experience secondary Science

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Sixth Form leavers report back on university and working life

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Issue 36, Term 3, 2016

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A wand-erful time at Warner Brothers

By Charis Pardoe Student Reporter

By Aiesha Burge Student Reporter

In the last week before Christmas, Film Studies A Level and Media BTEC students visited the Warner Brother Studios for a behind the scenes tour of the Harry potter set. The trip was organised by our Film Studies/Media teacher Mr Wright, with the help of Mrs Edgar and Mr Carroll on the day.

We were taken into a chamber with screens on all four walls, where we were showed the history of the books and their transformation into the films, before going into a large cinema. After being seated the screen showed the main cast introducing us to the world of Harry Potter. Then, to the amazement of the audience, the screen raised to reveal the iconic entrance to the Great Hall of Hogwarts. Shockingly, the hall doesn’t have a ceiling, everything is put in afterwards using CGI! There was something almost surreal about seeing such familiar sights up close, walking in the footsteps of some

of the most famous characters in Film.

After the Great Hall, we were led into the sound stages themselves where the sections of different Harry Potter sets are still in place. The level of detail was jaw-dropping, as many of the sets are hand-painted. Each book in the great library, for example, is completely unique, even though they are only on screen for a matter of seconds.

We sat in the carriages of the Hogwarts Express, tip-toed across Privet Drive, and even sampled ‘Butter Beer’ (sickly sweet and over-priced!) The 50ft model of Hogwarts itself, which doubles as the real thing on screen thanks to CGI trickery was amazing, as were the prosthetic special effects used to make Hagrid, Voldermort and the other iconic characters. It gave us a real insight into what a vast undertaking a modern screen production is, and a far better understanding of how the Film industry operates.

Little Shop plants seeds for success

Oliver Ray as Seymour

Ciara Austin as Audrey

Callum Bell as the Dentist

Jakub Sprenger as Mr Mushnik

By Mrs Edgar

PR & Communications Manager On Friday 22nd January auditions took place for the Little Shop of Horrors production being held at All Saints’ Academy this year on 20th & 21st April 2016.

The level of talent amongst our students is phenomenal and it was a privilege to be part of the casting panel along with Mr Aitchison and Mrs Burton.

A big congratulations to the students that were cast in a lead role! The remaining talented students will be taking on puppeteering, singing and small acting roles throughout the production.

Mr Aitchison, Mrs Austin and Mrs Burton have been and will be running plenty of rehearsals with the students in preparation for the upcoming show in April. Tickets go on sale in March 2016.

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All Saints’ results continue to improve

By Mrs Edgar

PR & Communications Manager Chief Editor Happy New Year to all of our ASA TODAY readers! The end of last term finished with a wonderful ‘Promise of Christmas’ event featuring a dramatical modern take on the Christmas story and fantastic choir pieces - please see page 4 for more on this event. We also saw 42 Christmas hampers created for the YMCA which was very heartwarming, read more on page 12.

There have been many educational trips this term; Warner Brothers studios, Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire University and The Mac in Birmingham to see Showstoppers!

Our next issue will be a New York special as our students are off to the Big Apple on an educational trip on 11th February. Photos from our Dance Show will also feature, so make sure to grab your copy on 23rd March!

If you are interested in writing for the Academy newspaper please email asatoday@asachelt.org.

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By Mr McNiffe Principal

Welcome to our latest edition of ASA today. We hope you had a great Christmas and we wish you all our best wishes for the new year of 2016.

Our students have made a great start to the new term focussing on their learning and progress across all subjects. Years 11, 12 and 13 are really working hard to prepare for their examinations in the summer term. This is the time of year when every minute counts to focus on coursework and study. As a consequence many of our students are putting in extra hours in school to make sure they keep on top of their courses to achieve another year of record breaking results at All Saints’ Academy. Early indicators show that our students are on track to do just that.

Many thanks to our staff team who are providing many opportunities for our students to do extra revision and preparation. It all pays off in the end!

As I write this article, the national school performance tables have just been published and we are very proud that the trend for our academy shows significant improvement with a 2% increase in students gaining five or more A*-C grades includ-

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ing English and Mathematics, which is 1.5% better than all schools combined nationally. There has also been a 4% increase in students achieving the English Baccalaureate. The number of students gaining five or more GCSE and equivalent grades at A*-C increased by 5%. Our students with English as an additional language or students who are entitled to pupil premium funding have made significant gains in their GCSE results too.

We continue to stride forward and build on our successes of 2015 to ensure our students achieve

excellent examination outcomes in 2016.

I hope you will enjoy reading through the many articles in this edition of ASA Today, including a special four page pull out entitled ‘Where Are They Now? Where we have caught up with students who left All Saints’ Academy in 2013, 2014 and 20I5 to see how well they are progressing since leaving the Sixth Form.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving and working with you over 2016.

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St Gregory the Great pupils experience secondary Science

By Mrs Cain

Assistant Principal

Over the past two weeks, All Saints’ Academy teachers have been working with students and staff from The Catholic School of St. Gregory the Great on a Science teaching project. We jointly planned a lesson to be taught at St. Greg’s about the properties of materials and then hosted the Year 5 students back here at ASA for an interactive lesson about solids, liquids and gases. Students experienced our Science laboratories and were able to use our equipment. We investigated the properties of different solids, liquids and gases by sorting samples into groups. All the Year 5 students were a bit flummoxed by honey and jelly because they show some properties from solids and some from liquids. The lesson finished with students observing the temperature of stearic acid to make a cooling curve. They could see that materials lose energy as they cool and this is why liquids solidify if they get cold enough.

All the Year 5 students and staff from St. Greg’s are invited back to ASA for a Science and Engineering day on Thursday 11th February. They are going to be building towers to support

an egg and also engineering a vessel to carry cargo that could survive a 2 metre drop. The atmosphere in the laboratories was fantastic and the students left with massive smiles on their faces. We look forward to welcoming them back in a fortnights time.

We need your help!

Could you help us develop our gardening project? We need tools, such as forks, spades, rakes, trowels and other general gardening equipment.

Do you have old tools you would be willing to donate? Do you have plants or cuttings you could donate to the garden project? Would your employer be able to donate or sponsor something for the garden? If you can support this project in any way please contact jmillard@asachelt.org

Prince’s Trust Gardening Project

By Mrs Millard

Alternative Provision Manager This month the school are developing a new vegetable garden area as part of a project through the Princes Trust. The project will develop skills such as team work, communication and enterprise boosting student’s employability skills.

Cheltenham Borough Homes are partnering with us to bring their expertise to the project and to teach students the skills they will use, from the planning stages through to planting of the garden.

Our students will be involved in all aspects of the work, developing a project that will instil pride in the completed work. The garden will feature a few different areas such as shrubs, vegetables and herbs.

Free copy of Microsoft Office 365 We are pleased to offer students at All Saints’ Academy a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft Office is a powerful suite of applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint which we use extensively within the Academy. Students first need to change their password on a Academy computer, then visit www.asachelt.org/office365 and follow the link. We hope that having the same software at home will enable students to deliver the same high standards of work which we have seen in the Academy.

If you need any help or assistance please email: helpdesk@asachelt.org

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SPIRITUALITY

Issue 36, Term 3, 2016

A Tweeter went to Tweet some Tweets Philip Smith

Vicar at St Aidan & St Silas This article is 2062 characters long which is a few more than the twitter limit of 140. There is a possible move to increase this in competition with Facebook.

I enjoy being on Twitter because of the limit. One has to be concise, where as with this article I can ramble on for a bit. I like things short: ‘There was a poet from Hong Kong who thought that limericks were too long’. (sadly not one of mine). In the week running up to Christmas and for a few days after I held the reins of a Twitter account called @chelt52. It’s what is known as a Curation Rotation account, which means that each week a different person gets to use it, thus giving a great variety of perspectives. Now that’s quite interesting when you’re a vicar and the followers may not be used to hearing from one or not too sure what to expect.

Jesus would love Twitter as he’s a bit of a sound bite person who keeps things short and sweet, especially the important stuff like ‘Love your enemies’.

Jesus once told a parable which could go like this: As a tweeter went to tweet some tweets. Some were simply not read for a whole variety of reasons not least that you can’t be on twitter 24/7 as it’s not good for the soul.

Some were read and that was it, some were liked, which is nice, but some were read and retweeted. Let those with a Twitter account listen up, or get a life.

I had the joy to come to the Christmas Service and Christmas Assemblies which were great and well done to all who took part. I loved the drama and tweeted ‘A joy 2b at final assemblies @asachelt best line from Angel when Joseph asks where’s his coffee was ‘oh I didn’t know U2 were an item’.

Now twitter may be the bane of an English teacher’s life, but being concise is good and I haven’t got many characters left so here’s my version of the Lord’s Prayer.

Loving Lord of heaven and earth-Bring 2 birth here all that is born in heaven- Feed us with living breadForgive as we forgive-Guard us from temptations harm-& protect us from any kind of evil this day and everydayAmen

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Remembering Megan White 14th January

By Mrs Spence

Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain Megan was a Year 7 student who tragically died on 14th January 2012 and each year on her anniversary her friends come together to remember and celebrate her life.

26 school friends had requested stars to write their thoughts and prayers on, these were laminated in advance.

We met before school in the Loaves and Fishes and then walked to the Prayer Garden and stood around the tree which was dedicated to Megan. After a welcome and a moment to be still and remember, we began with a bible reading, which was read by All Saints’ Academy Principal Mr D. McNiffe.

Our friends, we want you to

know the truth about those who have died, so that you will not be sad, as are those who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will take back with Jesus those who have died believing in him. So then, encourage one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18 Then we all said the Lords prayer together, after which Emily Farmer read the poem ‘Life is but a stopping place’. It compares life to a journey which, for some is long, while for others short, but at our journey’s end we will find everlasting peace with the Lord.

We finished our short service by listening to the Song ‘How long will I love you’ while the students attached their stars to Megan’s Tree, this was very moving and the students were of great comfort to one another.

The Promise of Christmas

By Mr Aitchison Music & Drama Teacher

At All Saints’ Academy’s ‘Promise of Christmas’ event on 16th December, the Academy Choir showcased their talent, singing a range of songs from the 16th Century Latin “Gaudete” to the 20th century “Christmas Blessing” of Philip Stowfield. In the 18 months since the

choir started the now 45 strong student choir are really starting to find their voices. The drama group gave their premiere performance, devising their own contemporary nativity sequences, Mary meeting Gabriel and the others over a hot chocolate and latte, the ‘Shepherds’ becoming the groupies of pop star ‘David’, and ‘Wise Men’ becoming the CEOs of Jaguar, Volkswagen and Skoda. Throughout the evening the audience were also asked to join in with traditional Christmas Carols such as ‘Silent Night’, ‘O Little Town of Beth-

lehem’ and ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’.

The strong performances of the 60 students involved demonstrates the love for performing arts our students have and how their confidence is growing.

This is reflected in their studies throughout the Academy. It also highlights how important investment in the Arts is for students at ASA. Rev Philip Smith commented ‘It was a privilege to have been at All Saints’ Academy Carol service last night – the drama and singing were great, well done everyone.’

Year of Mercy

By Mrs Spence

Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the theme is ‘Merciful like the Father’.

Pope Francis has asked us to reflect on the Corporal Works of Mercy.

These are the bodily needs of others, for being merciful means showing compassion, seeing others in need and wanting to do something to help them.

This term, our focus is ‘Feed the Hungry’. Each Tutor Group has been asked to produce a poster on what this means for us and our world. The posters will then be displayed in the Chapel. All are invited to come along and see them.

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Hold the front page!

By Mr Fredrickson English Teacher

Sixteen of ASA’s legends of penship and wordcraft gathered at Gloucestershire University on Wednesday 27th January.

Their quest: to find the best and brightest book cover for their soon-to-be published book.

Twenty five artists from the university submitted their pitches for our students’ discussion, inspection and approval. The products they were pitching were their designs.

The title of ASA First Story publication is going to be ‘My Voice is Like a Shy Tiger’. The designs represented nervous big cats in an unimaginable number of guises.

Through the First Story project about 30 students this year have visited various universities, met on a weekly basis and produced fantastic writing.

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Jane Bailey, the author who chose the title of our anthology, did so because she felt that throughout this year students have grown confident about finding and using their own powerful voices.

At the end of June the Academy will hold a launch evening for the First Story class of 2015-16, many of whom are now embarking on A Levels, degrees and careers in the Arts.

These students are merely the tip of an iceberg at our Academy where all that often holds students back from realising their potential and taking their proper places in the world of tomorrow is overcoming a sense of disadvantage.

One of the tasks First Story gives students, is to write an autobiography. I can’t hope to match the Dorothy Parker-like wit of one of them who quipped “Hair brighter than future”, but were I asked to sum up the Academy in three words I would plump for exciting, challenging and blessed.

Right: Students pick the front cover illustration for their book

By Ellie Davage, Serena Pepa, Hope-Louise Jones Student Reporters

On 27th January Mr Fredrickson took the First Story Group to Gloucester University to pick the cover for our anthology which is going to be called My Voice Is a Shy Tiger. When we arrived at Gloucester University, we met the head of the illustration department. We were then given a tour of the illustration department. It was beautiful! We met some of the illustration students and observed their work.

It was all amazing and at the end it was very hard to choose a front cover. We had 50-60 pieces to choose from. We finally managed to narrow down the amount of artwork to four individual pieces. These pieces will now be edited and then we will choose our front cover. Overall it was a very nice day and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Shakespeare Lecture at Cheltenham College

By Charis Pardoe Student Reporter

On Friday the 15th January, English Language and Literature students from Years 11 to 13 were given the opportunity to attend the annual memorial lecture at Cheltenham College to honour A. C. Bradley. This year it was with

a lecturer from Notre Dame University (in America), looking at how we define genre in Shakespeare’s plays.

The lecture was a great opportunity for the students, they were able to gain a greater insight to the texts that they are studying for GCSE and A level, from someone who has been studying them for over 40 years.

After the lecture the students were able to ask more specific questions about their texts to gain further infor-

mation. The evening prompted debate back in the classrooms on Monday morning: it had all the students questioning their original assumptions of genre within Shakespeare’s plays.

On behalf of the students that attended I would like to thank Mr Griffin for organising the trip, and Miss Mason, Mr Fredrickson and Mrs Battershill for spending their Friday night with the pupils at the lecture.

The Housewife’s Tale a response to The Handmaid’s Tale

By Ciara Austin English Literature student

I waited a lifetime in thresholds.

A lifetime in too sharp, too flat.

In pieces too low for my voice, in clothes too big for my body.

And now, here I am, waiting for a replacement because I don’t fit my husband anymore.

And here’s the knock. The knock that knocks down my doors, knocks down my walls, leaves me waiting again; my whole world the threshold.

I can’t stop staring.

She’s taller than I am, but thin. How can she fit him when I don’t?

I grip my cane, hold on while my world tears again.

She’s scared, gazing up with doe eyes but blind terror. I need to sit. I need to feel the safety of my chair, the clutch of nicotine. I’m fumbling for my cigarettes; I want her to feel my danger. I want to feel my danger.

I’m whipping her with my words, I want her to flinch. I fill my lungs with smoke and I wish it could cloud my eyes, cloud my judgement, make me see this girl as my future.

As I rattle off the rules, I wish my words were bullets and I could tear the skin off this woman, this girl, the way she’s torn me.

But then, it’s not her fault. It’s not her fault, with her ma’ams and her tics. I tell her, ‘I don’t want to see you.’ I watch her bite down on the words, feel the bad taste of lost hope. I wonder if she thought this would be easy. That I’d take her under my wing, but these days I barely have room for myself.

She leaves and I can barely breathe. I watch my cigarette, stumped out in the ashtray, curling smoke and glowing embers. No wonder birds don’t sing anymore.

TECHNOLOGY

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Introducing our new Head of DT What is your favourite part of DT? I value DT because it is ‘real’. Students can learn so many practical skills that they will use now and in later life.

DT provides opportunities for all types of learners, however my favourite part is when a student is proud of their achievements, having made a successful product they earlier did not think possible.

By Mrs Derwent Head of Design and Technology

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10C Catering were given a design brief to design and make a cheesecake that would 'impress themselves'. A large number of students rose brilliantly to the challenge. Special Mention to Courtney Minchin and Kade Warren who really impressed me!

What led you into teaching?

Did you always want to be a teacher?

Had someone told me as a teenager that I would become a secondary school teacher I would have laughed, a lot. At the time of career choices it was probably the least likely career I would ever What was your favourite subject enter. Teaching came about in later life at school? through my love of food and having Word so Search Puzzle Product Design (we didn’t study many friends that had come into teachfood). I loved the smell of freshly ing raving about their jobs. It seems cut wood and watching all the prothose who nudged me into this career jects coming together. knew me better than I knew myself.

Tell us something interesting about yourself..

I have travelled a lot and enjoy visiting places off the beaten track.

My confidence in exploration and passion for different cultures came from having grown up in Hong Kong. After leaving school I worked as scuba diving instructor in the Philippines and later for a hotel in Malta before making a home in cold, rainy England.

What degree did you do?

Hotel and Restaurant Management, Oxford Brookes University.

PGCE Secondary Teaching, Worcester University.

MSc Food Industry Management, Harper Adams University (which I plan on finishing soon…)

How long have you been a teacher?

8 incredibly quick years.

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Abigail Garrett, 20

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University and course you are studying: Loughborough University, Criminology and Social Policy What is your biggest achievement so far at university: I believe getting a place at Loughborough was an achievement itself, as it is proudly ranked 11th in the University League table. However, after my second year, I was awarded a scholarship fund for achieving a high first. Throughout first and second year, I was also lucky enough to be appointed the student rep for my course which I considered a great opportunity. The friends I have made, and the memories I have made are immeasurable, I cannot explain anything quite like it.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

My advice for students who are looking on to University would to be get involved with everything, I must admit it was something I had done, but not enough during first year. For example, Loughborough have so many societies and clubs to join, whether it be volunteering, or a sports team. In addition to this, with what I know now, I would consider work placements, although it is something that would happen after second year, it is something to consider. And finally, trying to aim for a balance is key, having fun is hugely important, after all this is probably the only time in our lives we will be able to experience something like this. But also, to try and concentrate when needed, having the right attitude is key, ‘starting as you mean to go on’ is what my motto was, and now I am aiming to achieve a first class honors.

Enjoy University, they really are the best years of your life, and I will be hugely sad to leave Loughborough and my friends.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? All Saints’ helped me realise it was important to keep my options open, and to be open minded about university. I was sure I wanted to move away, but was unsure I would achieve the grades to get a place, however, with the correct support from teachers, I got there. Mr Kelly in particular continued to encourage brilliant work performance, as he always suggested it would be hugely beneficial in the long run. Now I am happy enough to say, I have been offered a place to become a teacher myself, and can firmly say that some of the teachers inspired me to do what I am doing today.

Abigail has been offered teacher training at Shireland Collegiate Academy. She will be teaching Psychology and Sociology, alongside GCSE Health and Social Care.

Jake Higgins, 20 University and course you are studying: University of South Wales (1st & 2nd year) & University of Gloucestershire (3rd Year) Events Management/Events Part-time job: Marketing Assistant at Kukui Nightclub What is your biggest achievement so far at university? My biggest achievement in university had to be running and organising a charity black tie event at The Vale Resort in South Wales, with Olympic gold medalist Jamie Baulch, in which we raised £1,500 for Ty Hafan Childrens Hospice.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

University is a great move for anyone of any age, you don’t have to go straight after A-Levels, and also it isn’t for everyone, so don’t feel pressured in to carrying on with education, happiness allows for success.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

All Saints’ helped me in discovering what course to do. Originally when I first started looking at going to university I was looking to study musical theatre, however one of the teachers helped me realise that I had already done a lot with regards to events management and maybe a degree in this field would be more beneficial. Which when looking at grades and achievements over the past 3 years was very true.

2014 LEAVERS Katie Harris, 19

University and course you are studying: University of Gloucestershire, Sports Education and Development What is your biggest achievement so far at university: Achieving 2:1 grade for my first year What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Even if you have doubts about going to university, just apply and see what happens, what could go wrong? It can be hard deciding what you want to do at quite a young age but just do what you feel you will enjoy as your job/career and what you feel you do well in.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

The support when applying with the help from Mr Carroll, who gave me a lot of help with my personal statement and making me feel more positive about going to university and applying for it. As well as the support from the PE teachers as PE was the area I wanted to study in.

Now I’m in second year, got a lot of assignments, presentations and practical assessments due in this month but still loving the course and trying to do the best that I can!

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Rebecca Kavanagh, 20

University and course you are studying: University of Gloucestershire, Health Community and Social Care (BSc Hons) What is your biggest achievement so far at university: Doing brilliantly in my first assignment. Made so much progress after initially worrying how I’d do.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Take any opportunity, you never know where it could lead. I didn’t take my original path but now I couldn’t be happier.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

Gave me so many opportunities and when things went wrong helped me find another path.

Uni has been the best experience of my life but... please, please, please make sure you put all your effort in, it will pay off I promise!

Kaisha Knott, 20

Job: I work at Vodafone Future plans: I have recently applied for university for September 2016 to study Psychology after I realised this is what I wanted to after deferring from Kingston university studying dance in 2014.

What is your biggest achievement so far since leaving All Saints’: Working in such a well respected company as Vodafone and tackling the day to day challenges working with a range of team members and customers that challenge me everyday to adapt to their required needs. To learn computer systems as I was never IT savvy and correcting problems to help the customer which can take any thing from minutes to days.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Don’t worry if university isn’t for you straight away, there is always time and think hard about what you want to study and if university is what you want don’t be scared to go and take it and work hard for it to achieve what you want to achieve. It’s taken me two years after leaving Sixth Form to realise studying Psychology is what I want to do.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university/job?

All Saints’ helped me in so many ways that I will always be grateful for. Mr Caroll and Miss Brannan especially helping me apply for university this year even though I don’t attend Sixth Form anymore they have supported me and used their own personal time to help me prepare.

Whilst at Sixth Form All Saints’ gave me so many opportunities; for example becoming one of the head students, Miss Smith letting me teach the after school dance club which got me involved with the younger students. Also leading open days for dance which again gave me interaction with schools outside of All Saints’. The general support from the teachers was amazing. They went above and beyond to help us prepare for when we left and got us the grades we deserved, I walked away with many more achievements than just my A levels.

Phoenix-Rose Maitland-Roberts, 21 University and course you are studying: Plymouth University, Psychology and Biomedical Science What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Getting through my foundation year (extended science) and achieving the necessary grades to get onto my current course. Also, starting up a whole new society with some psychology 4th year students focusing on mental health issues.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

If you’re totally stuck on what you want to do, look at your achievements (no matter how big or small) as they can give you a reminder of how good you are at certain things. Even if you feel like university might not be for you, go along to open days and apply, it’s best to go for it and then drop out rather than not going for it and realising it was something you wanted to do.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

Mr Carroll’s constant emails about UCAS applications were definitely helpful in getting me to do my personal statement! All Saints’ were really helpful. I retook year 12 and even on my second time round, I didn’t do very well. Luckily I was allowed to pass onto Year 13 only studying one A level, one AS level and the EPQ project. The teachers all helped me look for foundation years in science at university as I wanted to do psychology.

In the end, I chose Plymouth University which has an excellent foundation year opportunity, they also offer other ones in other areas of study, like engineering and arts so if you’re in a similar situation to me, don’t think you can’t go to university, because you can! All Saints’ also taught me the importance of independent study which is extremely prominent at degree level!

Lilly McRoberts, 19

University and course you are studying: University of West England, Business Management with Accounting and Finance What is your biggest achievement so far at university?

Surviving freshers week and achieving a 2:1 overall for my first year.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Don’t be scared to go out of your comfort zone things might be scary at first but they will be worth it in the end.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?The support of the teachers helped me write my personal statement and achieve the grades to get into the university of my choice.

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University and course you are studying: University of Bath, BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Getting a first in my first year!

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Do something you enjoy in your next step otherwise you won’t have the passion to keep at it. Think about what you want to do in the future and decide what the best path is to get you there. Don’t be scared to leave home if you’re going to university as leaving home is a great experience. I would definitely consider what path you want to take early, the earlier the better. I left mine too late and had to look around universities very late in the process with some of my UCAS choices being made before I had even seen the campuses. If you’re looking at a university course make sure you take a detailed look at the modules that are involved in it and whether these satisfy what you’re looking for in the course. Also take a look at whether the university has a lot of exams or not for the modules and whether this plays to your strengths or not.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

As I took a degree that was related to my A level subjects they were a great introduction to the topic and gave me the fundamental skills needed to succeed. Having a BTEC as one of my subjects gets you used to deadlines and makes the step up to a greater load of work less difficult.

Emmanuel Villarba, 20

University and course you are studying: University for the Creative Arts , Fashion What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Gaining new pattern cutting skills, which I will be using this term to make my own shirt. Also, getting an A++ for my Visual Communication (Illustration) unit.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps? Visit as many open days as possible, this will really help towards finding/ choosing the right university.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? All Saints’ made sure that I achieved the UCAS points I needed to get into university, although I got offered a lower UCAS points requirement after an interview during an applicant day as they were impressed with my portfolio. In addition, All Saints’ helped me improve the skills that I am now benefitting from at university which includes drawing skills and using Adobe software.

Dom Zyra, 20

University and course you are studying: Worcester University, Business, Advertising and Human Resource Management What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Organising a charity event for Acorn Children’s Hospice What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps? Research everything that comes into your head: nearest places to buy food/drinks, is there parking near the campus? How much is it? Is there a train station nearby? Are campuses close to each other or will you need to travel? If so, how can you get to the other campus etc Also remember that university doesn’t have to be your only option. Keep your choices broad if you can, in case one doesn’t work out.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? Teachers helped me a lot with revision, choice of university and course. They also helped me find extra things I could do in order to increase my UCAS points.

It is also important for future to have some sort of experience for the career you’d like to go into. For example, I am currently looking for a placement in HR or advertising. It is good to start looking into it as early as you can.

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Agata Cybulska, 20

University and course you are studying: Cardiff University, Business Management What is your biggest achievement so far at university: So far I’ve passed all my exams and have really good attendance.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

If it gets to a difficult stage at Sixth Form don’t give up, the end result is so worth it and university is so much fun! Also pick a course you are really interested in because if you don’t enjoy your course the work is a lot harder!

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

Motivated me to do my work and stay in education which resulted in me going to uni, moving to a new place, having an amazing time and meeting great people. All Saint’s staff always supported me and gave me the advice I needed. Big thanks to Mr Kelly who was always on my case about sixth form and helping me get there in the end!

Freya Gray, 18

University and course you are studying: University of Gloucester, BA Hons Photography What is your biggest achievement so far at university? At university we have already worked with Superdry to help develop our studio skills working with reflective surfaces, which has been great to be able to challenge my skills.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps? My advice would be not to get so caught up I going to uni it’s ok to take a year out and evaluate where you want to be and what you want to do...something that I wish I had done.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

They helped by giving advice on how UCAS works, without that I wouldn’t have known how to even apply for uni, it’s good that they made sure we were all realistic in our uni choices as well. Overall the support was great, just knowing that there was someone to talk to if I was stuck on UCAS or my CV was amazing.

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Sophie Lalaoui, 19

University and course you are studying: Southampton University, Law What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Achieving a first in my first assignment.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Definitely choose the course or employment you are going to enjoy and get as involved as you can in societies etc, if you’re wishing to join university.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university?

All Saints’ Academy helped me choose the course I wanted to study at university, such as studying law also listening to speeches and talking to politicians including our current MP, Alex Chalk.

Jack Lane, 18

University and course you are studying: Cardiff University, BA Philosophy What is your biggest achievement so far at university?

Attending 100% of my lectures and handing all of my work in on time.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps? Read more and stay passionate. It is better to aim for the stars and fall than aiming low and wasting your potential. University is amazing, don’t be afraid to move away and start a new life, sometimes it’s the best thing to do.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? My teachers always supported me and always kept me passionate.

Curtis Mansfield, 19

University and course you are studying: University of Birmingham, English Language What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Getting a first in my first university essay, and only missing one lecture so far.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps? Be open to everything. Even if you don’t think you want to go to university, go to a couple of open days.You might be surprised, especially if you’re not entirely sure about what you want to do.

If you do know what you want to do, make sure you know exactly what you have to do to reach your goal.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? Everyone was very supportive and helpful; whether it was trying to understand a new concept or writing my personal statement (big shout out to Mr Carroll), there was always someone to help.

Danielle Screen, 18

University and course you are studying: University of Gloucestsershire, Law What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Getting a first in my first assignment.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps?

Don’t let anyone tell you what you should do, make the decision that is right for you!

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? They always made sure that I pushed myself so I could reach my goals.

Emily Towle, 20

University and course you are studying: University of Worcester, BSc Human Biology and Physical Education What is your biggest achievement so far at university? Becoming a ‘StAR’. This is a group of students across the cohort who liaise between students and lecturers. This is done by attending meetings with all lecturers and course leaders from all sport courses including Physical Education. We then feedback this information to the students. We also attend meetings with the vice chancellor on how to improve the university. The cohort is made up of 140 level 4 students and I was one of five students to be chosen for this role.

What advice would you give our Sixth Form students when looking at their next steps? Don’t go in to it light heartedly. Take your time and make sure the decision you are making is the right one for you, and not one that other people want for you. Do your research and make sure you weigh up all the pros and cons and don’t choose somewhere for superficial reasons such as your friends are doing the same thing or because the university looks pretty. Also look at how the degree is assessed, for example if you know you are better at coursework rather than exams, find the course where the majority of the assessments are based around coursework rather than exams.

How did All Saints’ help you in reaching your goals for university? All Saints’ helped me by keeping me on track. I knew exactly what I wanted to do and they helped me achieve that. By making sure I achieved top grades in my sport, supporting me with my biology as well as making sure I met the UCAS deadlines which can sometimes be a daunting process.

University has shown me that there is more to life than just education and a part time job. So in the summer I am off to America to work for a summer camp.

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Taster Evening

By Mrs Edgar PR & Marketing Manager

On Wednesday 26th January we held a Sixth Form Taster Evening from 3.50pm – 6.30pm.

Year 11 students from any school were welcomed in to try out Sixth Form A Level and BTEC subjects. Each lesson was condensed to 25 minutes. The Year 11s had the opportunity to test out up to five lessons and also attend a presentation by the Director of Sixth Form, Julian Simcox.

We were impressed with the turnout of students wanting to take extra lessons after a full day of school. It shows the commitment and dedication to education from the young people of Cheltenham. Year 11 students from All Saints’ Academy, Cleeve School, Bournside School, Pittville School, Tewkesbury School alongside others from further afield attended the evening.

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The Taster Evening gave students the opportunity to find out more about their subject, meet the teachers and also take part in a range of activities. Year 11s that went to the Hospitality and Catering lesson came out with freshly made honeycomb whilst Product Design students made their own phone holder made from plastic. BTEC Dance gave students the opportunity to learn a choreographed routine to ‘Uptown Funk’.

Julian Simcox, Director of Sixth Form said ‘The choices that students have to make at 16 are daunting and difficult in this generation. Many students don’t know what courses they want to take, so in order to make sure that our students make the right choices and have a successful future we introduced the All Saints’ Academy Sixth Form Taster Evening. As far as we are aware we are the only Sixth Form in the area to hold such an event, and it was a huge success. We hope to run this event next year also, as it seems to have been very beneficial to Year 11 students.’

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10CH Adopt Rhino

By Miss David History Teacher

As part of our Bishops’ Award, 10CH decided we could do more to fulfil our Christian commitment to charity work.

After a lengthy discussion in which various charities’ aims and impact were

researched, we decided to support the WWE. The WWE work relentlessly to end the hunting of endangered animals and to preserve their natural habitat.

Choosing from an extensive range of animals we settled for Lankeu, an African black rhino.

Lankeu, is the African name equivalent of Christopher and was born on 10 May 1998. After raising a collection of £36, we sent off our payment

and shortly after received a gift pack from Lankeu himself, complete with a cuddly toy replica, a certificate thanking us and information pack and magazine full of rhino facts and the difference our donation will make such as, training for anti-poaching techniques. We’ll also receive regular reports on Lankeu’s progress and hope to have more fund raising ideas to support the great work of this essential charity.

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Model History Exam Question Answer

Forty two Christmas hampers donated to the YMCA

By Miss Cameron Head of History

Explain why the Greeks used both natural and supernatural approaches to medicine. [7] The Greeks used both natural approaches to medicine, such as the four humours, and supernatural ones, such as their belief in the god Asclepios.

They were able to use both methods at the same time because they believed that they were both important parts of life.

The Greeks would go to an Asclepion if they were ill. There, they would rest, eat carefully, exercise and sleep, all of which are treatments that we know to be very effective. Meanwhile they believed that the god would make them better. The two approaches can therefore coexist.

Hippocrates’ four humours were at the core of natural approaches.

Treatments focused on the whole body, diet, exercise and lifestyle. However, although these treatments could be very effective, we now know the theory of the four humours to be incorrect and therefore other treatments, such as bleeding, were of little use. Neither supernatural nor natural approaches were 100 per cent effective and so the Greeks used a combination of the two as treatment.

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PR & Communications Manager

ICT Interhouse

By Mrs Wellington Head of History

On a cold night in December the Computing team held their interhouse competition. To tie in with the release of Star Wars movie the competition had a strong Star Wars theme. As part of a national initiative the pupils were asked to join in with “An Hour Of Code” – completing coding tasks based on their age/experience. Students were awarded house points each time they completed a section and gained certificates of completion at the end.

It was great to see, and hear, the buzz of activity as pupils competed against themselves to achieve their “hour of code” and I am looking forward to running this with more pupils next year.

Well done to Westminster students – who had the most students completing the hour!

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Students and staff at All Saint’ Academy lovingly crafted hampers in tutor groups for the fourth year running to donate to the YMCA this Christmas.

Two minibuses and two cars transported forty-two hampers to the Cheltenham YMCA accompanied by six of our Sixth Form students on 15th December.

The YMCA residents kindly presented our students with a gift that they had made in a creative arts class, a lovely canvas created by them.

Lidia Bojczuk, Housing Support Worker at YMCA said ‘The gift of the hampers from All Saints’ Academy is very much appreciated by staff and residents of the YMCA. It can be quite a difficult time for quite a lot of the residents here so to receive such beautiful hampers like this makes a real difference at this special time of year. A lot of our residents for various reasons aren’t in contact with their families or don’t have that network of support so it’s a real special gift that they receive. They absolutely love them and think they’re wonderful. The residents have been very excited about the hampers being delivered again this year, this is the 4th year that All Saints’ has done this for us, it’s been brilliant and we really appreci-

ate it. We want to say thank you to all of the children and the staff involved.’

Sean Giblin, Second in House and Charity Fundraising Champion said ‘The hamper collection is always a fantastic experience. I am very proud of all the Sixth Form students who helped to organise and deliver the hampers. The staff also need to be thanked for getting the students motivated through their own enthusiasm.’

Jackie Millard, Alternative Provision Manager at All Saints’ has successfully run this project for the last 4 years. She said ‘Every year all at ASA take time out of the festivities to think of those less fortunate than themselves. This year our students have creatively put together not just hampers but boxes of care and thoughtfulness.

We are so proud of our students, their families and staff for giving a little back to our community at this time of year.’

Sixth Form student Zoe Head, 17 commented ‘It has given me the feeling that Christmas is truly here now and we are making it feel true to all of these people within the YMCA. It brings me joy to see the smile on their faces when we walked in with the hampers you could see they were well and truly grateful.’

Head Student Taylor Crossan, 17 said ‘By physically seeing how thankful they are of what we have done for them makes you want to give more. We feel it will truly make their Christmas and make us feel grateful for what we have.’

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Wider Horizons Mentoring Partnership Wider Horizons is a unique, exciting new mentoring programme. St Thomas More and All Saints’ Academy are working together to develop this ‘Wider Horizons Mentoring Programme’.

Students are partnered with an adult Mentor, a young professional from UCAS. The students (mentees) meet individually with their UCAS mentor every fortnight to have a confidential discussion covering topics and issues of interest or concern such as school work and setting of targets, for example, in relation to the completion of homework. Other aspirational topics include personal development matters such as self-confidence, organisation and communication, the mentee’s future and the world of work are also discussed.

What skills have the Mentors developed?

One Mentor has reflected that he deals with people differently as a result of his time with his Mentee. He has developed a softer, more patient and tolerant side due to his experiences.

In a commercial environment, you can ‘influence’ but in mentoring you don’t, you adapt.

You have to be organised and do some planning, too!

How has it been for the Mentees?

“I was a bit nervous and shy at the beginning of it all but now we are really chatty and time flies by.”

“Mentoring is good because we play games and talk about stuff I am interested in. We have a lot in common because we both like sport!”

“My Mentor told me to always try and make the most of life and always to live it to the full and I have remembered that advice!”

“My Mentor brings in maps and pictures for us to talk about. I have

learnt about places and things from her and it has given me ideas about things I would like to do when I am older!”

“All of the worries and troubles I have, I can discuss with my Mentor and it helps me to forget about them.”

“My Mentor is going to help me with some of my homework project by looking at the internet with me. It makes me worry less about it because I haven’t started it yet!”

“I am really glad I was chosen for mentoring.” “I like my Mentor. We are a good match.”

“There’s nothing negative I have to say about it!”

“Fantastic! Challenging at first. You don’t know what will happen each session! It’s great to bring life experience.”

“Every day is different. It isn’t formal. We talk about positive aspirations and keep it loose. We have to adapt to his mood- some days we play Connect 4, others we talk lots.”

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National Careers Week 2016 7th – 11th March

Getting the right careers advice at the right time has never been so important.

It means you can make the right choices for your future and gain the skills and confidence you need to reach your goals.

It’s particularly important for young people to know what their

options are and that’s why National Careers Week (NCW), which runs from March 7th to 11th, is a welcome event in the calendar. We are currently planning careers events and activities to introduce our students to a range of employers and others from the world of work.

National Apprenticeship Week 2016 14th – 18th March

National Apprenticeship Week is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and traineeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

The overarching theme for the National Apprenticeship Week 2016 is ‘Rise to the top!’, focusing on progression and opportunity as a way to showcase the rich and diverse apprenticeship offer, from traineeships right through to higher and degree apprenticeships.

An apprenticeship is a job with substantial training and the development of transferable skills. It is a way for young people to earn while they learn, gaining a real qualification and a real future.

The benefits include: •Earning a salary •Learn job specific skills •Gain a variety of transferable skills •Work towards nationally recognised qualifications/standards •Progress into higher education •Advance in your chosen career

Year 10 Employability Workshops A small group of Year 10 students will take part in workshops designed to help them explore career opportunities and find the information they need to get to where they want to be.

The groups will have a combination of practical activities and classroom work designed to boost stu-

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dent’s confidence, improve self-esteem, attainment, behaviour and attendance.

Students will have an opportunity to visit a relevant local employer or take part in a practical vocational taster session upon successful completion of the workshops.

Year 10 Summer School

Year 10 students can apply for University Summer School: A first chance to experience all aspects of university life.

An action-packed week of fun with exciting activities that provided students with the key skills and information they needed to start thinking about university and making informed

Summer schools are FREE! Places are limited, please request an application form or further information from Mrs J Taylor or Mrs J Parr.

Application deadline 17th March

decisions about their future. This fantastic opportunity will give students a real taste for university living and learning.

Students will have the chance to experience new subjects, attend mini lectures, get specialist careers advice and live in en-suite halls of residence, just as a real student does (except all meals will be cooked for them!) A chance to enjoy the social side of living away from home with evening activities like bowling and film nights included.

Students will meet and live with University Ambassadors who are on hand to answer any questions.

By Mrs Parr Careers Co-ordinator

By Mrs Taylor Personal Education Coordinator

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Student of the term TERM 2 2015 - 2016

Interhouse Results Term 2

Canterbury Durham be positive and mature in her thoughts and her behaviour towards others.

a prefect next year. Boriana’s STC is outstanding with mostly 1s across the board and her attendance is 100%.

Student Comment I feel glad about being nominated as I make sure that I put as much effort as possible into my work and it is nice to be recognised for this.

Caitlin Sorrell Tutor Comment I would like to nominate Caitlin for star student due to her constant determination to do her best in her studies. Her work ethic is excellent as shown by her ATL scores. This self-motivation has paid off as her grades are consistently at the required level for this stage in year 10. What also makes this deserved is that she does this without the need for public recognition. In tutor time and Living Well I have always found her to

HAL Comment I am delighted that Caitlin is Canterbury’s Star Student for term 2. She is helpful, mature and completely reliable.

She wants success and is keen to work towards it. I am proud to have her in Canterbury House.

‘Thanks to all houses for your wonderful Hamper donations’

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the form and they truly look up to her as a role model. Shelby’s uniform is outstanding and she takes pride in her appearance every day. She is a pleasure to have in the form group and I am pleased to nominate her for this award.

Shelby Hill Tutor Comment Shelby is a polite and well-mannered student who is always punctual to form times. She has a brilliant motivation to do well and this is demonstrated in outstanding attitude to learning in all of her stop the clock reports along with 100% attendance. Shelby has exceeded all her attainment targets this year, which shows the level of work and effort she has put in this year. She always offers help and advice to younger students in

Student Comment Thank you for the nomination, I am really pleased to receive this award. My grades are really beginning to improve and the hard work is paying off. I enjoy helping the younger students in my tutor group and always try to make them feel welcome and act as a positive role model towards them.

HAL Comment Shelby has made an impressive start to her year 10 studies and we are very proud of her determination and dedication shown towards her work. Shelby has proven to be an outstanding member of Westminster. She is a committed and motivated student, who is always willing to help out and get involved. We are delighted to have her in Westminster house. A thoroughly deserved student of the term. Congratulations Shelby!

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Boriana Nacheva Tutor Comment Boriana is kind, thoughtful and one of the most giving students I know. Every morning Boriana comes to school with a smile on her face and her positivity is infectious. Boriana is always keen to represent the academy whether it’s through singing in the choir or attending the Bishops’ Award ceremony. Boriana is a credit to our form and Durham house and an outstanding role model and I have no doubt that she will be

Student Comment I feel really honoured to be the student of the term. It means a lot knowing that teachers appreciate all the things students do to support the school, and reward them. I will continue to support the school in every way possible, with things like donating to charities, being part of the choir, supporting students and being part of the chaplaincy team. I also want to thank my form tutor, Miss Ward for always supporting everyone and encouraging students to aim for the best they can.

HAL Comment Boriana is the perfect role model, her attitude to learning and attendance are outstanding. She also represents the Academy in a variety of activities. I really appreciate everything you do for Durham House, Boriana. Well done for achieving student of the term, you deserve it.

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She personifies the Academy values by helping other students. This could be helping with their home work, by showing people around the school or just by lending a sympathetic ear when needed.

Student Comment I think I deserve student of the term as I always try my best in lessons and have 100% attendance. Trying hard in lessons means that you can achieve better grades and overall you can get a better job. In fact an education sets you up to achieve anything.

Ceri Mavin Tutor Comment Ceri fully deserves the honour of being student of the term. She is fully focussed and hard working in all subjects.

She wants to get good grades and is prepared to put the time into her studies to get them. As well as being a fantastic student Ceri is also a real asset to the school. She will volunteer for anything, taking part in sporting events, competitions: in fact whenever something needs to be done Ceri is there to take help out.

HAL Comment Ceri is an outstanding member of York House. She has an excellent attitude towards learning and outstanding attendance. Ceri is always will to take part in House evets and is a great ambassador for York and the academy. Ceri has started to develop her leadership skills within her tutor group by supporting her tutor and younger members of the group. I am proud to have Ceri in York House.

Canterbury Points: 37 Position: 2nd

Durham Points: 32 Position: 3rd

Westminster Points: 39 Position: 1st

York

Points: 26 Position: 4th

Attendance Figures As of 03/02/16

Canterbury

Percentage: 93.6% Position: 3rd

Durham

Percentage: 94.4% Position: 2nd

Westminster Percentage: 94.6% Position: 1st

York

Points: 92.9% Position: 4th

Star Points

As of 03/02/16

Canterbury Points: 19145 Position: 4th

Durham

Points: 24070 Position: 1st

Westminster Points: 23008 Position: 2nd

York

Points: 20705 Position: 3rd

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What’s on the Menu in February?

To help celebrate Chinese New Year, we are taking your taste buds on a journey around Asia with our exciting range of food to try from different countries.

The promotion is taking part throughout February and will features range of hot and cold menu items for you to try.

China isn’t the only country in Asia so make sure you follow our journey and taste the cuisines from countries such as India, Thailand, Japan and Malaysia.

Check your counters or ask a member of the Aspens team for more details.

NEW OFFER at Morning Break

ONLY 99p

Sausage and egg toasted muffin Bacon and egg toasted muffin

JUST 75p

Bacon roll with onions Freshly made soup

Free School Meals Did you know that you might be entitled to free school meals?

For more information and details on how to claim, visit www.gov.uk/applyfree-school-meals

FOOD OFFERS @The Loaves and Fishes Restaurant

We hope you choose us for your lunch, but if you don’t, take a look at what we have on offer.

Grab and Go

is where you will find a great range of freshly filled sandwiches, baked baguettes, wraps and bagels. There will also be a range of shaker salad pots, noodle, pasta and cous cous pots as well as a choice of cold desserts, home made cakes, biscuits and fresh fruit.

World Kitchen

is a traditional hot food offer. The exciting weekly menu is based on food from around the world and includes a range of hot and tasty puddings.

Lunch Box

is our outdoor eating area. It sells a range of hot and cold food as well as drinks and snacks.

Hot Deli

features a choice of hot marinated chicken wraps plus crispy jacket potatoes with a variety of different toppings.

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Year 9 Football ASA vs Cotswold

Year 8 Football team beat last year’s county champions!

By Mr Rollason Head of Durham House PE Teacher

By Mr Pierce

Assistant Head Of PE Second in House Durham

The Year 9 football team started their district league run with a convincing win against Cotswold School. Some of the best school football was on display with great goals from Richmond and

Jay Axton. The visibility was poor and the temperate was freezing, however the team pulled together with the final score 2-0 to ASA. Well played by all.

The Year 8 football team, captained

by Rees played their first fixture in the district cup against a well organised Bournside team. ASA started well and went in front with a goal from Jimpetey. Bournside equalised shortly after and it remained a tight game until the half time whistle went. ASA started the second half brightly and dominated in midfield, despite having to contend with Bournside’s best player, Stephens.

Stephens eventually scored to make the game 2-2 after a mistake from the goalkeeper. The tempo of the game had increased as both teams looked to go for the win. The deadlock was eventually broken when Driscoll delivered a corner into the box, and after a goal mouth scramble Pearce tapped in from 5 yards to make the game 3-2. ASA held on to the end with White in goal making a decent save. A great start to the season for the Year 8s who play Balcarras next on the 4th February.

Year 9 Boys Basketball

ASA vs Bournside

The Year 9s have started the District Basketball league with their first game against Bournside School. Sam Knight led his team to an early lead but failed to hold off the attack from the Bournside players. Ewan Kerby and Tom Chamberlain demonstrated outstanding individual skill, driving to the basket making a number of successful lay ups.

ASA lost their first game but have high hope for future performances.

Year 9 Futsal Tournament

By Mr Pierce

Assistant Head Of PE Second in House Durham

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The Year 9 boys football team took a trip to Tewksbury School to play in the annual District Futsal Tournament.

Caleb Etheredge displayed great goal keeping skills and this was supported by a solid outfield performance. Jay Foley led his team to an all-round good performance, playing 5 games and winning an incredible 4 out of the 5. The Year 9 boy’s finished 2nd in the whole tournament and were a credit to the Academy.

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Upcoming Fixtures

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Year 8, 10 and Sixth Form

Football

Wed 13th Jan Sixth Form v St.Bedes (H) Thu 14th Jan Year 8 v Bournside (H) Wed 20th Jan Sixth Form v St.Marys (A) Thu 4th Feb Year 8 v Balc (A) Tue 9th Feb Year 10 v Campden (H) Tue 9th Feb Year 10 v Campden (H) Wed 10th Feb Sixth Form v Bournside (H) Thu 11th Feb Year 10 v Bournside (A) Wed 24th Feb Sixth Form Form v Winch (H) Thu 3rd Mar Year 10 v Tewks (H) Mon 7th Mar Year 10 v Pates (A) Tue 8th Mar Year 8 v Cleeve (H) Wed 9th Mar Sixth Form v Pates (A)

Basketball

Thu 21st Jan Year10 v Cleeve (H) Mon 8th Feb Year 10 v Pates (H)

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