Parent/Carer Bulletin Nr4 2024

THANKYOUFORYOURDEDICATION

AsweapproachtheconclusionoftheGCSEandALevel examinations, I am proud to acknowledge the tremendouseffortsofourstudents.Theirdedication has been outstanding, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements on results day this summer.Wewishthemallthebestforthefuture.

OnMonday,wemetwiththeparentsofournewYear 11studentstotalkaboutthetransitionintoYear11and provideanoverviewofwhattoexpectnextyear.The event was enjoyable and informative, ensuring that staff, students, and parents all have a clear understanding of the expectations for the year ahead.

As we end what has been a successful academic year,weareexcitedabouttheupcomingevents:the Whole School Trips Day, Sports Day, and Awards Evening next month. These occasions will provide wonderful opportunities to celebrate our students' hardworkandachievements.

Iwanttotakethisopportunitytothankyouforyour continuous support throughout the year. My leadership team and I are here to assist you in any waywecan Shouldyouhaveanyquestionsorneed support, please do not hesitate to contact us at mail@excelsiorcst.org.

OmarDeria,Headteacher

UKMT MATHS CHALLENGE

We are extremely proud of our gold certificate winners from the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge, Ahyan Kazi in Year 7 and Ramzi Dawood-Adams in Year 8. They both qualified and were invited to participate in the prestigious Kangaroo Maths Challenge on the 11th of June, 2024. This event will see many young UK mathematicians competing for greater recognition in mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in maths

ENGINEERING DAY

Year 7 enjoyed their visit to UCL Mechspace, yesterday. Students rotated around various workshops learning about different streams of engineering and what it would be like to study Engineering at degree level. #STEM #University #Engineering

GRAND PRIX COMPETITION

Year 12 competing in Formula 1’s The Next Grand Prix competition. Students had to pitch a new location for the next Grand Prix, considering economic and environmental factors. The students will be visiting Formula 1’s HQ in the summer.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING...?

MODEL MAKING

Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in a workshop with the University of Westminster learning about the effect of the urban environment on health and wellbeing. The students then designed their own model cities with lots of green spaces and renewable energy resources.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING...?

POETRY EVENTS

Award winning author Sita Brahmachari gave an inspiring presentation to our Year 7. Sita spoke about her journey to become an author and her most recent book When Shadows Fall, which is heart-breaking poignant story.

The author Tia Fisher visited our school. Her debut novel Crossing the Line, is written in narrative verse and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Award. It is highly recommended by our school librarian, Miss Kirk.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING...?

ALWAYS UP

Students across year 9-13 attended flight training school today at the Elstree Aerodrome, flying Cessna 152 and Piper PA28 planes. Students have learned all about careers in aviation.

Congratulations for our best teachers

PLAN AHEAD

Before you go out, consider how you are going to get home, e.g. Can you travel home with a friend?

Prepare for your day before you leave – consider what you might need.

Update parents on your plans.

Plan your journey, how are you getting home? Walking, Buses, Trains, Overground.

Make a note of the IMEI number for your phone – this can be accessed by dialling *#06# . If your phone gets stolen, if you provided us with this number, if police stops someone with a phone that matches your IMEI number , we might be able to return this to you.

TRAVEL TO HOME

Try to use well-lit, busy streetsand use the route you know best. Plan your route before you set off.

Avoid higher risk areas. – Places where you have been told someone has been robbed.

If you think you are being followed,trust your instincts and take action.As confidently as you can, cross the road, turning to see who is behind you. If you are still being followed, keep moving. Head to a busy area and tell people what is happening. If necessary, call the police.

Make sure you get to where you need to get, please do not hang around in places as this can increase the likelihood you will be targeted later when walking on your own. Okay

REMAIN AWARE

Be aware when using cash point machines. If there are signs of tampering or people acting suspiciously, do not use it.

Try not to keep all your valuables in one place It’s a good idea to keep valuables such as wallets in an inside pocket and separate small amount of cash or a bankcard from your main purse/wallet.

Consider not walking with your phone in your hand, this will make you a target. You can use your phone in safe places, like your home or in shops.

Consider not having your music loud when wearing your headphones This might cause you not being fully aware of sounds around you.

SCHOOL MEAL

Olive Dining | Catering Provider for The Excelsior Academy Olive Dining are delighted to be the new catering provider for The Excelsior Academy We are passionate and committed in providing the most nutritious and delicious school meals. Our food is always freshly prepared on site, using the highest quality ingredients. We offer exciting and innovative menus which run in 3-weekly cycles, each of which contain a variety of hot dishes with different concepts. Our cold deli bar also offers plenty of delicious, fresh salad options with a selection of freshly filled sandwiches and baguettes. In addition to our lunchtime menus, we provide an extensive array of food choices which include morning break items or grab and go snacks from the pod area. We have a dedicated onsite catering team who are skilled and trained in creating all our menus and dishes. We also have several fun theme days for students to enjoy which run throughout the school academic year. For further information you can view www.olivedining.co.uk or visit their Instagram or twitter pages olivediningltd

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

KARATE LOGOUTANDJOINOURSCHOOLCLUB

The following Excelsior Karate Students took part in a Karate Tournament on 12 May 2024, @Newmam Catholic School, Harlesden, Kata (forms) and Kumite: (free fighting).

Aryan Rashid:1st place in Kumite and 3rd place in Kata, Nassir Feysel 2nd place in Kumite and 2nd place in Kata and Diam Sharif: 1st place in Kata and 3rd place in Kumite

25 JUNE

SIXTHFORMTASTERDAY 17 JUNE