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With Ramadan fast approaching, we are aware that there may be students choosing to fast. In order to efficiently cater for students, minimise cost and wastage and ensure that you will not be charged, please can let the school office know in writing if your child is planning to fast and for which dates. Fraser Thomson, Chef Manager
Ramadan Literacy Parent's
Workshop
Dear Parents/Carers, We would like to invite you to our upcoming Literacy parent workshop being held at Isaac Newton Academy from 6pm-7pm on Wednesday the 17th June. In the workshop we will be sharing information that will help you to understand how Literacy is taught in the Secondary School and offer advice on how best to support your child with developing their Literacy skills in English and across the Curriculum. If you would like to attend please let us know via email info@ isaacnewtonacademy.org or drop into reception to register your interest by Monday the 15th June. We look forward to seeing you on the evening. Rebecca Curley,Head of English & Jo Spencer, Vice Principal
Ramadan Bid for an astroturf at INA
Dear parents, As you may be aware, we are unable to use our multi-use games area (MUGA) during adverse weather for health and safety reasons as the surface becomes very slippery. The academy is currently in the process of submitting a bid to Sport England to replace the surface with a 3G floodlit astroturf all weather pitch. As part of the bid, the academy needs to demonstrate a high level of community use. Given how popular our sports hall is for external lettings, we are confident that the floodlit astroturf will be highly desirable for external use. We are therefore asking for your support. If you are, or you know anyone who may be interested in letting this facility outside of school hours, can you please e-mail the school office info@ isaacnewtonacademy.org. We have also set up a petition which is available for signing in the school office. Thank you in advance for your continued support. Dave Beattie (Head of PE) and Helen Chamberlain (Finance and Resources Director)
Ramadan Individual Maths Challenge
On 30th April 89 year 7 and 8 students took part in the UK Maths Challenge. The challenge is a national competition in which thousands of year 7 and year 8 pupils across the country take part. It is aimed not just at those who are attaining well in maths but also those who enjoy solving thought-provoking problems. Of the 89 students who took part 19 achieved a bronze award, 13 achieved silver and 4 achieved gold. A big well done to Keerthivas Venkatesan (8A) who not only achieved the highest mark but, as one of the top performers in the country (5%), is invited to the next round. Congratulations go to the following students who will receive their certificate in assembly after half term: Gold: Keerthivas, Yeyint, Denada, Saleem Silver: Mary, Akhil, Omar G, Amman, Ahnaf, Lamys, Mahdi, Hadeeqah, Zayn, Haider, Hassan, Selma, Khalees Bronze: Rajpal, Bilal S, Alfie, Hamzah M, Zaynab, Amal, Wei, Gurveen, Amber, Kuna, Husna, Cherice, Zainab, Ekonkar, Adam, Raeis, Janis, Aniqa, Ishani Can you answer one of this year’s problems?? Mr Dukes
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