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Issue 637 - 20th July 2018

Dof E Page 3 C9 Fete Page 5 C5 Taster Day Page 4

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By James Saunders

As it is the last Gazette of the term I shall keep things short so you can get on with starting your plans for the summer.

I hope that over the term I have been able to convey to you a vision for us to work toward. I hope that you feel that your views have helped to shape the direction of the school. I hope that you can see that learning is at the heart of the journey we are embarking on and I hope that you are as excited as me about what lies ahead; it won’t be easy but it will be rewarding in the long run.

I think that working in a school is the best job in the world but, at times, the most draining job in the world; it is a job that is hard and only those that do it really know how hard - that includes the learners too. I am sure our learners are all mentally drained and ready for their well-deserved break.

Nonetheless, they should enter the break feeling satisfied that they have lived up to and gone beyond expectation. I have enjoyed meeting our learners this term; each engagement with them has been a demonstration of our core values.

I would like to thank the whole of the Honywood community for the part you have played in supporting our learners - our children, to grow and become happy and successful.

Over the last term, thirteen weeks or sixty-five days I have felt surprised, inspired, elated and entertained by the diverse range of personalities we serve; the fantastic staff that serve them, and the dedicated parents that support us. Personally I would like to thank you all for the support you have provided over this term. I can’t wait until next term.

Yesterday we finished the term off with the C9 fete. It was the perfect way to end the term. Sunshine, sweets, waffles, home cooking, and soak the teacher formed the perfect backdrop to this happy occasion.

As I wandered round the stalls talking to each of the

C9’s about their ideas I was inspired by the sense of community. And that was what brought me here in the first place - community. Thank you Honywood community. I wish you a lovely summer.

Congratulations To: Joe Partridge 8DCa for achieving a pass and Tev Partridge 8EPe who achieved a merit in their Grade 3 piano exam.

Thanks To: Robyn Collison 10MGr and Daisy Moulson 10MWo for their support with our final MLH transition day for Cohort 6 learners.

To: The following C9 learners for their support with the Year 5 Taster Days: Max Barnes-Grime,9JWi Lauren Bishop 9TGi, Lily Burns 9TGi, Maddy Campbell 9AMc, Lily Cobbold 9JWi, Eleanor Deal 9KCo, Hannah Eageling 9SPl, Abi Elliott-Houghton 9KBr, Savannah Fitch 9AMc, Holly Ginn 9TGi, Brooke Gray 9SPl, Zoe Haynes 9LBr, Gabrielle Kemball 9SPl, Grace Longstaff 9KBr, Isaac McCracken 9TGi, Mia Nichols 9SPl, Alisha Oddy 9SPl, Georgia Potter 9TGi, Jack Raine 9CHa, Cyrus Rowshangohar 9SPl, Cameron Sandford 9CHa, Sam Smith 9SLo, Ellie Taylor 9LBr, Felix Wilson 9KCo, Lawrence Coulson 9AMc, Kate Edwards 9CHa, Megan Garbutt 9SPl, Evie Plumridge 9KBr and Jess Rudling 9SPl. To: The following learners for taking candidates on tours this week: Oliver Williams 8DCa, Rachel Ball 8DCa, Christina Vince 8KAr, Harry Regan 8EPe, Florence Ramsey 8AIs, Joshua Taylor 8DCa, Amber Skingle 8EPe, Alifie Owens 8DCa, Finley Kennedy 8PBl, Ruby Powell 8APr

Dof E The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can present youngsters with the opportunity to take part in some unique and exciting things.

Monday 16th July 2018 was one of those occasions!

HRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, is completing a charity challenge of playing at all of the ‘Real Tennis’ courts around the world. Not only raising the profile of the game and the Duke of Edinburgh’s award but also giving youngsters the chance to try their hand at a not-so-new sport (Real Tennis – one of several games sometimes called “the sport of kings” – is the original racquet sport from which the modern game of tennis is derived.)

On Monday 16th July, some of our learners, past and present, had the chance to play with and against HRH during a day at Prested Hall, Feering. The day was organised by the current men’s and women’s world champions Rob & Clare Fahey who are based at Prested Hall.

The current C10 DofE participants were fortunate to spend the whole day at the event and conducted themselves with great respect and maturity, when chatting with HRH. First on court was Jake Mead (C9) followed by Edward Wilson & Amy Pye (learners who left last year) are currently members of Prested Hall Real Tennis club and demonstrated their proficiency during a 2hr game against HRH, and won!

In addition, Hannah Goodey (who also left Honywood last year) has just completed her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, was congratulated by The Earl of Wessex on her achievement and will receive her award at Buckingham Palace in due course.

Huge congratulations to: Kyle Jarman (MWo) William Brassington (HBr) Robert Watson (KHo) Shannon Grealis (ADo) Millie Felstead (MWo) Lily Goodey (ADo) Becky Clark (HBR) Joseph Watson (ATo) Olivia Hodgetts (MWo) Jake Mead (C9) for proudly representing the school on this Royal occasion!

Mr M Ramsay & Mrs S Palmer

C5 Taster Day Aliens Invade Honywood…….

Could we live alongside aliens if they were to find their way to Earth?

What evidence do we have that could suggest aliens have already visited?

Does the anatomy of an alien allow them to survive in our environment and climate? Would it be possible for us to communicate with them?

Over the past two weeks we have welcomed Year 5 learners from Beckers Green, Colne Engaine, Earls Colne, Feering, Flitch Green, Great Bradfords, John Bunyan, Little Garth, Lyons Hall, Silver End, St Andrew’s, St Margaret’s, St Michaels, St Peters and White Court Primary/Junior Schools, to explore and evaluate the feasibility of aliens living alongside us.

Across a two-day programme of subject-based learning sessions, learners explored the structure of a real heart(!), challenged aliens to run obstacle courses that they designed themselves, designed food products that might appeal to Aliens and packaged them appropriately, explored the use of language as a means of communication, reported on the news of the alien invasion, explored previous extraterrestrial sightings and investigated where the aliens may have travelled from within the solar system.

The Year 5 learners had a taste of the learning style we adopt at Honywood, given choice about how they approached their tasks, being allowed to make their own decisions and making use of the support from Honywood staff and our wonderful Cohort 9 Ambassadors as and when they needed it.

Thank you to everyone involved in the days and have a wonderful summer break!

C9 Fete

Congratulations to all of Cohort 9 for their tremendous efforts in running their Fete on Thursday 19th July.

The sun was shining causing the ice lolly stall to sell out, and the water sponge stall to have extra volunteers! The last few days of the summer term are always the hardest, but the Cohort were motivated and keen to impress and put on a fantastic event for the rest of the school.

Thanks also to the staff and LGLs who supported their groups both before, during and after the festivities.

Ms T Ward Cohort 9 Leader

Get Caught Reading!

Our English initiative to encourage reading which took place a couple of weeks ago was a huge success. The winners of the competition were: 1st place: Andy Wood C7 2nd: Josh Smith C7 3rd: Izzy Corbett C7

Work Experience Award Employer reports on our learners were brilliant and it was difficult to choose a winner.

This year the Award went to two people: EMMA BOLAND AND MEGAN EVANS PATIENT SERVICES AT MID ESSEX HOSPITAL SERVICES NHS TRUST Both Emma and Megan demonstrated the attributes any employer would want to see of an employee. They: • Planned ahead and considered their options relating to their career aspirations; they had an idea what they wanted to do in the future and were determined to secure a placement linked to these aspirations.

• They demonstrated tenacity in securing placements linked to their aspirations.

• They attended every day, were punctual and reliable.

• They set themselves high standards and were willing to go the extra mile.

• They asked relevant questions and persisted, even when they found a task difficult and challenging.

• They received an excellent employer report “The placement coincided with the department being short of staff but both girls were quick to grasp the situation with neither being phased nor appearing uncomfortable. They used their initiative, were polite and professional and sought clarification when needed. They are true ambassadors of Honywood School”

Megan and Emma have developed their self-confidence and now have a better idea of the different careers within Medicine” Well Done Emma and Megan – You have each won £15 worth of Smiths vouchers!

Congratulations Well done to Jake Mead (9KCo) who was chosen to play tennis opposite HRH Prince Edward (the Earl of Wessex) at Prested Hall on Monday 16th July during his Duke of Edinburgh visit.

Joe Partridge 8DCa Congratulations for passing your grade 3 piano exam

Tev Partiridge 8EPe Congratulations for passing your grade 3 piano exam with merit

Taster Day

Celebratory Event and Taster Day 13th July 2018 On Friday 13th July 2018 15 Cohort 10 learners from Honywood School (along with 2 other schools in the area) were invited to celebrate the new lecture theatre and Sixth Form block at Colchester County High School for Girls. The new block is very modern and learners were treated to 4 lectures: English “Virgins or Whores” exploring the treatment of women in literature and the arts from the 14th century onwards; Philosophy & Ethics “Is Capital Punishment right?”; History looking at the Second World War especially Dunkirk and Pointe Du Hoc where Rangers scaled the 100ft cliffs; and finally Psychology looking at “Ethics”.

Really interesting subjects and Honywood learners stood up to the challenge by asking incisive questions.

We were also treated to some tasty cake!! A really thought provoking day and a useful insight for those learners who aspire to go to Grammar School!

Mrs Wiggins

Apprenticships Apprenticeship opportunities at Braintree District Council

Braintree Council are looking for individuals to join a range of teams including Customer Service, Housing, Street Scene Enforcement, Law & Governance and Procurement.

If you are looking to do an apprenticeship – you will gain valuable work-based experience, a nationally recognised qualification and benefit from training and development opportunities.

Applicants can apply for as many vacancies as they would like to and only need to fill out the application form once.

Visit www.braintree.gov.uk/apprenticeships to find out more.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th July.

Apprenticeship Opportunities at SIMARCO, Simarco House, Crittall Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3DR Accounts Assistant

To assist in the Purchase Ledger department at Crittall Road, Witham Simarco will be offering an AAT course in conjunction with South East Essex College who will come on site to give training.

Transport Assistant

Simarco have a role in our Transport department based at Moss Road, Witham, for an apprentice. The successful applicant will be offered a Transport Logistics NVQ in conjunction with South East Essex College.

Both roles will lead to permanent employment upon successful completion of their apprenticeships.

If anyone is interested please contact: Carol Wheatley, HR Manager on: Carol.Wheatley@simarco.com 0r they can phone on 07850 154000.

H O N Y W O O D

Cohort 7 Indoors

Navy blue t-shirt with royal blue side stripes and yellow piping Navy shorts White socks Training shoes with non-marking soles

Outdoors

Navy blue Rugby shirt with royal blue side stripes and yellow piping   Optional alternative – Navy blue ¼ zip sweatshirt with royal blue side  stripes and yellow piping *   Navy shorts  Blue football socks  Studded boots In cold weather learners may wear base layers under their tops in a navy blue colour. In wet weather, a towel maybe required for learners to shower. We would strongly recommend that all learners wishing to participate in rugby and/or football are equipped with shin pads and a gum shield. Should your child need to be excused PE for medical reasons then please provide a letter explaining the problem. Learners will be expected to bring their kit so that they can still participate in the learning session as a coach or official where fitness allows. 

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* Please note that a rugby shirt or sweatshirt can be purchased. However, due to the zip, the sweatshirt will not be permitted in rugby.

Polo shirts, rugby shirts, sweatshirts, shorts and blue socks can be purchased via the link to Anglia Sports and Schoolwear on the school website.

Cohort 8, 9, 10 and 11      

Royal blue rugby shirt with yellow hoop for colder weather.

White polo shirt Navy shorts Plain black/navy sports leggings or plain black/navy tracksuit trousers White socks/blue football socks Training shoes with non-marking soles

GCSE PE In addition to the above GCSE PE learners are encouraged to purchase the GCSE PE shirt available from Liss sports (link on the school website). Surnames are printed on the back of the shirts to make learner identification easier when external examiners visit to assess the practical component of the course.

Please note: If you are in Cohorts 8-11 the old style rugby shirt is still acceptable, however you are welcome to purchase the new style rugby shirt or sweatshirt should you wish to do so.

Useful websites: GCSE PE Top

www.lisssport.co.uk

Select Schools and Colleges from the top menu and then Honywood School

Honywood Dress Code including PE items

www.yourschoolwear.co.uk

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Sponsored Whole School Walk 2018

On Wednesday 19th September everyone at the school will be taking part in a sponsored walk to Marks Hall. All monies raised will go to the Learner Leadership Team who will decide as to how they are spent; please enter the amount below that you wish to sponsor.

Learning Group

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I verify that this learner completed the walk and is authorised to collect the sponsorship monies.

------------------------------------------ (Learning Group Leader) A voucher will be awarded to each learner who raises the most money in each cohort. There will also be a prize for the Learning Group with the best fancy dress costumes.

Braintree Area Foodbank Ltd Unit 6 Lakes Industrial Estate Lower Chapel Hill Braintree CM7 3RU T 01376 330694 E info@braintreearea.foodbank.org.uk www.braintreearea.foodbank.org.uk

SPORT FOR CONFIDENCE LAUNCHES INCLUSIVE SUMMER ACTIVITY CAMP AT VENUES ACROSS ESSEX

Social enterprise, Sport for Confidence, has teamed up with the Action for Children charity via Essex Short Breaks to offer inclusive sporting opportunities for young people this summer.

Sessions will run at four leisure centres across Essex and will provide opportunities for young people aged 0-25years to take part in a range of fully adaptive, accessible sporting activities including multi sports, dodgeball, boccia and New Age Kurling.

Every session will be delivered by a health professional and a sports coach to ensure the needs of each individual are catered for. Carers and siblings are also very welcome to attend and get involved.

Lyndsey Barrett, Occupational Therapist and Founder at Sport for Confidence, says: “Sport and physical activity has so much to offer everyone. This summer there is no reason why anybody should miss out on all the fun. Our sessions are fully inclusive and focused on fun and laughter. As well as learning some new skills, there are also opportunities to meet new people and enjoy the social side of sport.”

Sessions begin week commencing July 23 and run for six weeks at the following venues: • Basildon Sporting Village, Friday 1.30-3.30pm • Witham Leisure Centre, Monday 1.30-3.30pm • Hadleigh Park, Monday 1.30pm – 3.00pm • Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Canvey Island

Wednesday 1.00pm-3.00pm

Sessions cost £5.00 and participants ae very welcome to attend all or some at any of the venues hosting the programme.

To find out more and to pre-book a place, please contact info@sportforconfidence.com quoting your preferred venue and the date of the sessions you require. Please note, participants that require one to one support will need to attend with a parent or carer.

J. Thomas Honywood School Westfield Drive Coggeshall Essex CO6 1PZ

09 July 2018

Dear J Thomas, Thank you very much for your very kind and generous donation of 52.02kg to the Braintree Area Foodbank.

Since April 2017 we have supplied food to 3,269 people, 1,283 being children, so you can see how vital your donation is in keeping our stock up to meet with this demand.

We are very grateful for all the donations we receive.

With Many Thanks Alysson Nolan On behalf of Braintree Area Food Bank

Directors: P Crow ¦ J Denison-Cross ¦ D Lodge ¦ V Salter ¦ J Vandome Company No: 8183618 Registered Charity No: 1148782 Registered in England & Wales Registered Address: Unit 6, The Lakes Industrial Park, Lower Chapel Road, Braintree CM7 3RU

My Learning Choices It’s never too early to start thinking about which subjects you might want to book My Learning Choices appointments for in September.

Why not reflect on the past academic year and consider the following; Which MLCs did I attend that helped me the most?

Family Learning Team

Important Dates

Back to School Tuesday 4th September 2018 Week A

For families or learners who may want to contact or speak with the Family Learning Team we will be in the school offices throughout the summer holidays.

You are able to contact us by e-mail flt@honywoodschool.com We wish you all a restful and enjoyable summer.

Were there any subjects I neglected?

Did I make the most of the MLCs on offer?

MFL English Maths Science Art Technolgy PE Expressive Arts Business Studies Enterprise & Solutions Computer Science History Geography Philosophy and Ethics

Science Fayre Winners 2018 Thanks to Phoebe Ellis and Florence Ramsey for helping at last week’s science fayre and apologies for omitting the girls from last week’s Gazette.

Family Learning Team

Back to school information for September 2018 The new school year begins on Tuesday 4th September and will run as follows: 08.45 Cohort 7 MLA Day 1 commences (All other Learners arrive at 10.40) 10.35 Break 10.50 Registration / Assembly / LS3 Assemblies 10.50 Cohort 8 11.10 Cohort 9 11.03 Cohort 10 11.50 Cohort 11 12.55 Lunch 1.40 Learning Session 4 (as per timetable)

Well Done to our Cohort 8 Duty Receptionists Ruby Johnson Hugh Morris Tyler Stephens Neils Wright Fleur L’Esperance

Family Learning Team

email FLT@honywoodschool.com If your youngster is absent please email attendance@honywoodschool.com