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Out of the red and into the black Autumn term 1 | 2013/14

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Elton, with students from City of London-sponsored academies in Southwark and Islington, discuss the role of banks during the economic recovery.

Cover story: out of the red and into the black Year 11 student, Elton Cas, meets Lord Mayor, Chancellor, and Governor at annual Bankers’ Dinner.

Invited by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Roger Gifford, Elton joined student representatives from City of London-sponsored at the Bankers’ Dinner held at Mansion House in June.

banks shouldn’t be seen as villains but should lead the economic recovery.

Elton, who was also privileged to hear from the departing Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King, remarked “It was a great opportunity to meet such influential figures and gain Asking the Chancellor, “Will an insight into the world of banks be an asset to our finance and politics.” economic recovery?” the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Perhaps Elton will be invited back George Osborne, spoke about wearing black, not red, in the not the future of banking and how too distant future.

Elton, an aspiring economics and business student, said “I was given a ‘How to’ crash course in networking over dinner before putting the theory into practice.”

P-p-p-put together a penguin Every year at the academy, the art department set a festively-themed modelmaking challenge. Last year it was snowmen; this year our Key Stage 3 students have been set the task - as an art homework project - to make a 3D penguin.

Antarctic animal creations.

Deadline for entries to this year’s competition - which is also open to staff - is Friday 6 December.

All of our fantastic model penguins will then be displayed en masse in the So, keep hold of your waste academy Cafe Bar as well as packaging, boxes, bottles and making an appearance at our tins, and start fashioning your end of term concert.

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A petite penguin fashioned from the base of an upturned soft drinks bottle. How will you make yours?

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Let the games begin... again Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games A group of students and staff from The City Academy, Hackney won tickets to attend the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games during the summer holidays, Olivia Lawrence-Watson reports.

been running the 100 metres since he was 15 years old. I’m 15 now, so if I practice and perform in art, I could be the best and even make lots of money.

talent when talent isn’t working hard”, so don’t waste your talent, it doesn’t come easy.

A poster on my classroom We won tickets to see Usain walls reads, “Hard work beats Bolt and Dwayne Chambers compete in the Olympic Stadium during the summer holidays.

Parent Governor vacancy

Watching Usain win his race, despite a bad start, made me think - if you love something you should keep hold of it and keep doing it. Just like how Usain Bolt won the World Championship and defended his title, you should always do your best and don’t let anyone knock you off your throne.

I read that Usain Bolt has

Having recently welcomed Year 8 parent Toyin Agbetu onto our board of governors, the academy would like to invite parents to put themselves forward for an additional Parent Governor vacancy.

If you’d like to apply, or for more information, please send an expression of interest email to Adam Smith, Communications Manager: adam.smith@thecityacademy.org.

Further information will be sent to all parents next half term and updates will be posted on the Parents page of the academy website.

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In pictures: Bugsy Malone

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Photos from our end of term musical finale, Bugsy Malone, can now be viewed on our new Flickr page. Visit the web address (below) to view photos from a range of recent events including Sports Day, trips, awards ceremonies, and from the classroom. A selection of photos is also shared via our Twitter feed: @cityacademynews.

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Top merit winners Thursday 24 October, 5 p.m.

Sutton House 1st Sidal Durna 880 merits

2nd Darren

Adu-Amoateng

870 merits

3rd Austin Onwuzuruoha 810 merits

(see right)

Congratulations to our top three merit winners from last academic year. Will you top the merit tables this year and win an iPad? Following a review of our rewards policy by our Student Council, our Key Stage 4 students now have the option to trade in their merits for Westfield vouchers. Find out more on our website: www.thecityacademy.org/students.

Parent Staff Association Update Thank you to all the parents/ carers who attended our first meeting of the academic year.

Minutes from our first meeting Questions raised included: ?

How/why are students selected for early entry and double entry GCSE exams?

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How is information regarding students with special educational needs communicated to staff?

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How are detentions issued and what for?

Minutes from our meetings can be found in the Parents section of the academy’s website: www. thecityacademy.org/parents.

Upcoming PSA events

All minutes are formally reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team and taken into consideration for future planning and improved communications. The same cycle of feedback is also used by our Student Council.

Wednesday 16 October Family Dining for parents

I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming PSA event.

All PSA events are also listed on the Events page of the academy website.

Stephen Webster Chair of the Parent Staff Association

Monday 7 October Year 7 Q&A + reception

Wednesday 16 October Subject Evening: D&T See page 8 for details.

Second hand uniform wanted The second hand uniform shop, run by volunteers from our Parent Staff Association, will be holding its next sale on Monday 7 October during our Year 7 Q&A evening. Has your child outgrown their blazer? Do you have any unwanted white shirts or blouses now your child is in Year 10? Please donate your blazers, jumpers, shirts/blouses, trousers, skirts or PE shirts by dropping them off at reception. We really hope lots of parents will both support and benefit from this new initiative.

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L rd f the Flies The City Academy, Hackney drama department are proud to present a Year 10 & 11 GCSE production

Friday 29 November 2013, 6 p.m. ÂŁ3 ParentPay

Following another successful musical finale at the end of last term, The City Academy, Hackney is proud to present two theatre productions this term. First up, our Year 9 drama students will be battling it out at our first ever Monologue Slam on Thursday 24 October, 5 p.m. Hosted

by Sutton House - across the road from the academy - all parents, students and staff are welcome to come along and support our aspiring actors.

novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding.

Tickets for the show on Friday 29 November are on sale now Later this term, our GCSE on ParentPay priced ÂŁ3. drama students will be performing a stage adaptation of Lord of the Flies, a dystopian 7

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Key dates for the half term ahead Monday 7 October Year 7 Parent/Carer Q&A + PSA reception 5.30 p.m.

a taster lesson at the academy.

This term, Mr. Wood and Mr. Brown will be leading a Design and Technology class. Parents are welcome to attend with or without their child(ren).

Thursday 24 October Monologue Slam 5 - 6 p.m. Sutton House See page 10. w/c Monday 4 November Consultation Week 3.50 - 5.30 p.m. daily

Saturday 9 November Lord Mayor’s Show City of London Friday 15 November PSA International Food Evening & Quiz, 6 p.m.

Join us for an evening of homemade food and competitive quizzing. Bring a dish.

Friday 22 November Music recital Sutton House Our first Consultation Week 5 p.m. of the year. All parents and students are expected to meet The first installment of our with their tutors/Personal termly music recitals hosted at Advisers to discuss progress and Sutton House. set targets for the year ahead.

Appointment cards will be sent Friday 29 November out nearer the time. There are Lord of the Flies Wednesday 16 October no Additional Studies classes 6 p.m. See page 11 PSA Family Dining lunch for during Consultation Week.

Parents/Carers Thursday 5 December 12 noon, limited spaces Parent Staff Association Thursday 7 November meeting 2, 5.30 - 6.30 p.m.

A chance for parents to come Founders’ Day See page 4 and experience our Family 9 - 10.30 a.m.

Dining service during a typical lunch time at the academy. Our annual awards event. Thursday 19 December Spaces are limited and will be Parents of nominated students Christmas concert allocated on a first come, first will be invited to join our Time TBC served basis. Please sign up on sponsors, governors, guest speakers and the Lord Mayor An evening of popular music our website. of the City of London as and festive fun with our band we celebrate the academic and choir.

Wednesday 16 October successes of our Year 8 students PSA Subject Evening - D&T during their first year at the See Events page of our website 5.30 p.m. for more information. academy.

All parents are invited to attend Parents/Carers of students in Year 7 are invited to meet the Principal and key staff for a question and answer session followed by a reception hosted by our Parent Staff Association.

Our PSA-led second hand uniform shop will also have items for sale.

The City Academy, Hackney is sponsored by KPMG and the City of London Corporation.

The City Academy, Hackney is a registered company. Registered in England No. 6382192 Registered office: PO Box 270, Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ. Registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. Charity No. 1121963