Last week the DofE boys did their Bronze practice expedition at Wanstead Park. We wish them well in their assessment in Epping Forest next week.
Our School Day
From September we are changing the school day for staff and students at Rokeby School. At the moment, we have a split break and split lunch. This worked very well over the past few years when we were returning after the pandemic, however it is time to change this. From September we are going to move back to a single break and a single lunch for all. This has a number of advantages for our students and staff:
break and lunch will be at the same time for all staff and students lunch will last for 1 hour instead of 45 minutes - this will allow all students to get through the lines and be served period 5 will run from 2pm - 3pm everyday the playground will still be separated - Y7 (middle space), Y8 and Y9 (space by the sports hall), Y10 and Y11 (space by the 3G) more activities and clubs can now run at lunch time as students will have enough time to have lunch and take part students and staff who pray at lunchtime will now be able to do so in a less rushed manner and have lunch.
The Brilliant Club
Taking part in the Brilliant Club was a great experience. Our topic with our PHD tutor was on how chemists can solve the problem of antibiotics resistance. Our PHD tutor taught us a variety of skills and techniques to write our final 1500 word assignment on the topic. We also got to visit UCL for our graduation. The trip to UCL showed me how unique a university student's life is from our lives My journey in Brilliant Club has been amazing and the things I have learned along the way will surely come to use when I need it in further education.
Zubayr 7B
There is a cycling experience for everyone. At Bikeworks we believe everyone should have access to cycling - for leisure, exercise, travel and wellbeing. Our students have been exploring the local area on different types of bikes. Thanks to everyone involved. Respect,
Sulaimaan Mufti Wins Digital Leadership Award!
We are excited to announce that Sulaimaan Mufti from 9K has won the prestigious Digital Leadership Award! This award recognises his amazing work in the Coding Club, where he’s shown incredible skill in solving tough questions using Python. Sulaimaan’s hard work and talent have truly set a high bar for all of us, and we couldn’t be prouder of him. The certificate and prize money are on their way to him – well deserved!
The Digital Leadership Award is given by Digit<all>, a digital charity started in 2022 by Peter Marshman https://www digitall charity/codeawards
Peter is famous for leading the top Computing Hub for the National Centre for Computing Education. Digit<all> aims to inspire and support future digital leaders and Sulaimaan’s win shows he is definitely on the path to becoming one of them.
Congratulations, Sulaimaan! We can’t wait to see what awesome things you’ll do next! To view the winners in various categories, please watch the YouTube video from the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o iut8Z8g6g
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DT News
In Design and Technology, Y7 completed a 13 week project and created a steady hand games inspired by themes aimed at 7 - 15 year olds.
Students researched, designed and made their products with accuracy and skill Skills developed were measuring, drilling, sawing, assembly, designing and research.
Feedback from students include:
‘The best bit about the project was soldering the wires together’
‘I enjoyed building the whole thing!’
‘I can’t wait to play with my family’
If you enjoy building and fixing things, come along to the DT club on Tuesday in G19.
Design and Technology department
Passion for Learning
Kumail Shah (10R): Has been attending chess club since the beginning of the school year Started off not knowing anything at all about chess, however, his persistence and consistency has led him to not only learn how to play but also implement different strategies and win against some of his more experienced peers.
GOLD AWARD
Y9 and 10 Cricketers Meet Cricket Royalty
On Monday 1 July 2024, year 9 and 10 cricketers were invited to participate in a cricket masterclass at NewVic They were given a talk from Enam Hoque who played professional cricket for Bangladesh. Enam Hoque is in charge of the cricket academy at NewVic and encouraged the students to think about applying to NewVic in the future to develop their cricketing careers. He provided the group with an insight into his journey in becoming a professional cricketer and how his parents encouraged him to be the best he can be. The practical session provided an opportunity to upskill their cricketing talents in batting, bowling and fielding.
The group games were very competitive and the students displayed an impressive level of skill
Asraf M 9R said it was the best trip he has been on and was very grateful to NewVic for providing the opportunity. For more information or to join our Cricket Club, speak to your PE teacher.
Y9/10 Cricket Match Report vs Forest Gate Academy
Congratulations to our Y9 and 10 cricket team who played brilliantly in their emphatic win over Forest Gate Academy finishing 122/4 to 43/5 Some top batting from Mohammed Arham and Zain Khan led to 3 of our 6 player team needing to take retirement and some accurate bowling from Abdul Irfan ensured that Forest Gate could not catch the strong opening score.
