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24th JANUARY2014
Theme of the week: ‘Involvement’ - “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin Dear CCA Community Last week we kick started the drive to ‘make our best better’ in external examination with our year 11 students. They were all participants in a mock results day which started off with an assembly and included a day of motivational speakers and future planning. The reason we run a results day which mirrors the real thing is to give students an experience which does one of two things: gives a confirmation of the work of students who achieve well or two gives a wake up call for those who did not do as well as they expected, either way a very strong message is given and we always see an increase in intensity and drive from our year 11 students after this event. The mocks also give a good indication of strengths and weaknesses of students in various subjects so that teachers can now personalise revision and intervention programmes for all students. There will be many extra classes now put on for the Summer exams, before and after school. I’d like to encourage you to make sure that as parents and guardians you are aware of these classes and support students in their attendance. They really do make all the difference!
You may remember the launch of our new North Essex County girls’ cricket Academy last term. After much coaching our girls play their first tournament this week. We wish them every success. Last but not least, huge congratulations to our very own Katie Allington, who teaches PE at CCA, for winning a Special Recognition Award at the Essex Teaching Awards. She was nominated by students for her inspiring teaching methods, her constant support and her dedication to CCA sports clubs. Well done.
Other year groups had data conferences when the mock results day was happening for year 11. Here they saw how they were progressing against their amber (3 Levels) and green (4 Levels) targets. The introduction of these simple targets have been highly motivating for students who can easily see how well they are doing and regular marking, commented on by OFSTED shows how ever higher targets can be achieved. Very kind regards Our newly returned VIth Formers also begin their mock exams this week and they too will have a mock results day in February. I wish them every success in these exams.
Tracey Hemming
Attendance Matters: Congratulations to the following tutor groups who received their free cookie: 7ESE, 8LPE, 9JJA, 10ADU and 11PGL. Inner college winners were 10BJN. This week: Years 7 & 8: All students with 100% attendance receive a flump Years 9, 10 & 11: All students with 100% attendance receive an academy pen
YEAR TEAM
SPOTLIGHT Year 7 Attendance = Achievement = Progress As 2014 continues a pace as do year 7. With programmes like Infinity Academy, Children's University, RNLI, Childline initiatives and of course their lessons, students are certainly busy. All this work will be worth it and will equal progress and achievements.
Our girl’s cricket team went off yesterday to compete against Hall Mead and successfully made it through to the semi-finals which will take place in March. A huge congratulations to the following girls; Saffron Heffer, Kiera Boyce, Lorna Sharpe, Chloe O’Reilly, Mia Fowler, Kasia Bates-Cutts, Lauren Gunkel, Chloe Ranson and Katie Black! I look forward to the Semi’s! Don’t forget! 100% attendance will give you the chance to ‘Bee in a Onesie Day!’ Miss Blagrove Year 8 Achievement Director
Year 9 Thinking about your future
The main focus this week when out of lessons is Children's University. Year 7 are getting their passports up to date for the graduation next month. Lots to plan for over these next 4 weeks, things really are starting to get interesting for year 9. From now on life really Charity links for year groups are important. Over the next couple of weeks the form captains and year council will be does start here and I have been visiting tutor groups putting the supporting the year team with raising money for those charities. question to students: “what will you do next?” Options and life changing choices will be the topic of conversation for many The progress and work I have seen so far this term has been impressive. Keep up the good work and everybody get behind year 9’s and we are here to help. The year team have started the saying “attendance = achievement = progress.” to bring different career options into tutorial and the focus over the next couple of weeks is the NHS with over 350 possible job Mr A Davenport roles it might just be the dream career. We have a dedicated Year 7 Achievement Director Information and Guidance team in the pod as well as lots of up and coming events for the diary. Shortly you will receive English 7C1 Superstars! information regarding the Futures Festival at Coast site on the Just wanted to pass on some praise for 7C1; they have 11th of February. At this event students will have the opportunity absolutely blown me out of the water this week in English. to meet with potential employers. Then on 13th February you Their enthusiasm, engagement and quality of work has been will discuss your progress and attainment with teachers at amazing. They are always prepared to learn, they work parents evening. After half term our options evening will take collaboratively, they stay on task and best of all they have place where you can learn more about the amazing courses the ‘thirst for knowledge’ that Ofsted spoke about in the and GCSE’s that are available, more details to follow. recent feedback. Talking about your future, eighteen year 9 students have taken Fantastic improvements 7C1 – Miss Brazier. their future in their own hands by signing up to Infinity Learning Academy (Learning without limits). This by invitation only 8PIC 8IGHTS programme is aimed at stretching some of our student’s minds through small group tuition and interactive iPad learning. This is Competition time an excellent opportunity to develop core skills in the build up to their GCSE’s. It’s been a busy week in the Year Eight community with the launch of Infinity Academy, the N-Power football tournament, Our Class of Your Own winners from back in December have girl’s cricket match and NHS competition! been invited to present their ideas at the Royal Institute for 20 students from Year Eight were put forward to participate in Chartered Surveyors headquarters in London’s parliament square on the 20th of March. Students involved will see their an exciting and inspiring extracurricular literacy programme, which also provided access to a sports programme that focused design transformed into a realistic CAD model where the very much on goal setting and personal coaching. I was thrilled student will then explain the thought process behind the design. Good luck to all. to hear the positive comments from the first session, and I look forward to seeing the progress over the forthcoming weeks. Mr Hodge A special mention must go to the following students who stayed behind on Tuesday evening to prepare an entry for a competi- Year 9 Achievement Director tion run by the NHS; Jasmine Metcalfe, Jenita Johnson, Charlie Powell, Aimee Lawrence, Chloe Righelato and Leon McCullough. I’d also like to thank some of our wonderful prefects for giving up their time to support these students. Entries will be submitted next week – good luck!
Year 10
Sixth Form
Amazing Achievement
UCAS Applications
It was lovely to share the successes of our VIVO VIPs this week in assembly. A number of students, received badges for this achievement and will also receive a weekly treat. The winners have all been regularly awarded VIVOs by their subject teachers for things such as ‘positive attitude to learning’, ‘leadership’ and ‘collaborative work’ amongst other things. These awards are a true testament to the hard work that is put in by the students and the enthusiasm and support that they offer to each other.
We have had another record breaking year for university applications. We had an encouraging rise last year, and this year it has leapt up even further: we now have 55 applications in before the first deadline – clearly beating last 2013’s total for the whole year (38). It is not over yet! There is a second deadline for art and design applications, which is 24th March 2014, and universities still have discretion to accept applications for all courses if they wish. If you want to complete or even start a UCAS application please see Mr Souter.
We also have BTEC Science Ambassadors now in Year 10. Mrs Remember: Brooks Dickens has been hugely impressed with Year 10 and The ‘Student Loan’ does not have to be repaid until you the hard work that they have put in to their BTEC science course. earn more than £21,000 per year (and stops if you had been earning more but it falls below this level) We already have 97% of students working at a pass or higher – an amazing achievement at this stage in Year 10. These A full grant of £3,250 per year is available to students students will be offering support to their peers and also from households with income below £25,000 (some level attending meetings with the Science Department. of grants is given to students from households with up £42,00 per year) A big well done to 10KMI for winning the tutor group attendance league this week and also to Victoria Anderson for Typically, people with degrees earn £30,000 per year over their working life - for those without the average is £18,000, being the top VIVO winner this week in Year 10. Our Behaviour that’s £12,000 between 22 and 64 years old: half a million for Learning champions also attended a workshop and the staff pounds!! Sources: TES; National Office for Statistics members involved commented that Year 10 students had lots to Going to university is a life enhancing offer and will now be able to support their peers in the classexperience! You will meet new people room. learn a lot – and have fun! Miss Wells Year 10 Achievement Director
Miss Froning Year 10 Deputy Achievement Director
Mr Morley-Souter Year 12 & 13 Achievement Director
Year 11
Prefect Post
VIVO stars As you can see from the ‘Top 10 in Year 11’ chart for Vivos (below), we have some clear shining stars. The Year 11 team would particularly like to congratulate Brodie Cowdry on his excellent transformation last term. Brodie was the overall winner for the ‘Best improved behaviour in 2013’; he has been working very closely with the Behaviour4Learning team and this had a huge impact. Brodie was awarded £25 of a voucher of his choice in our last assembly before Christmas. It is also important to mention that Paige Knibb was a very close second place – I look forward to seeing Paige continue to work well this term. Perhaps she will be the next person to win this award at Easter? Mrs Starmer and Mrs Barry Year 11 Achievement Directors
Last week saw the opening of the new sixth form building. It is located on the East side of the school. This will help our Head Boy and Girl to be about a lot more. Furthermore, we are holding interviews for new Prefects. They will be questioned about their suitability for their role and will have to carry out a group task. Hopefully by the end of this half-term we should have the new Prefects trained and ready to begin work around the Academy. On Wednesday 15th there was a discipline panel that was highly praised by a member of staff. A discipline panel is where you go if you have been behaving in the wrong way. You will then be questioned on your actions and be asked whether you believe that was the right thing to do. At the end of the session you will be sanctioned according to your behaviour. The Prefects have been very effective at dealing with student behaviour in a positive way. Benjamin Rockell Prefect Post Editor
Students on Cohort 2 of the ‘Infinity Academy’ got off to a great start today! Pupils from Year 7 & 8 set a high standard completing digital autobiographies on their iPads and participating with real energy in their sports double club!
What’s going on @ CCA?
We had a very successful B4L Champion workshop on Tuesday 14th January. The students have come up with great ways to support positive B4L in their lessons, reinforcing positive Discipline with Dignity. More information about their exciting plans coming soon!
The Infinity Academy is CCA’s extracurricular study centre where a selection of high achievers in literacy really do get a chance to extend and challenge their abilities. There was a real buzz amongst those invited and, as they considered and shared their personal future aspirations, it became clear that the group has a lot to offer. We look forward to challenging you and developing your skills in the 15 weeks we have together. Watch this space!
Y8 B4L Champions at CCA
Mr Hodge Infinity Academy Coordinator Callum Robinson Rickard, Luke Davis, Chloe O Reilly, Summer North, Terri Barrows, Lewis Gorrell, Chloe Righelate, Summer Andrew, Claire Garnett, Nikki Garnett, Ellie Cranmer, Charlotte Tibbles, Ria Kaylor, Nathan-Luke-Hall, Jade Kennedy, Luke Power, Taya Brooks-Smith, Rebecca Rose Berritt, Lauren Subject Focus On Gunkel, Tiegan Mcauley and Syndey Knight. Y9 B4L Champions at CCA Charlotte Douglas Grey, Robyn Thomas, Tayler Walton, Jay Simpson, Luke Bimson, Travis Young, Daisy Butler and Kia Baker Williams. Y0 B4L Champions at CC
Year 12 and 13 BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3
Ailesha Austen, Shannon Jones, Natasha Taylor, Josh Quartermaine, Ben Rockell, Mitchell McKinnon, James Smith, Charlie Palmer, Annie Tibbles, Dean Lawrence and Frankie McCann.
All students doing Health and Social Care level 3 extended certificates are expected to take part in 150 hours of work experience. We offer placements such as Colchester General Hospital, primary schools nurseries and care homes; this is a great opportunity for students to gain an insight into the real world of work.
Y11 B4L Champions at CCA Sian Rowen, Alix Emeny, April Hoare, Shae Fitzpatrick, Jordan Reeve, Siobhan Bultitude, Joshua Hutchinson, Ben Elsom, Holly Lawrence, Chloe Simper, Katie Hockley, Chris Simson, Jack Haylett, Dulcie Bradley Barrat, Liam Cullen and Kiera Stratford.
Year 11 Child Development and Health and Social Care We would like to congratulate all the students that are working hard in their Child Development and Health and Social Care lessons. Some students have some ends to tie up with their coursework as incomplete coursework automatically gets lower grades. As a department Miss Barton and Ms Lewis are now offering a club every day after school in room 105, we hope you can attend. All year 11 coursework will be marked and sent off to the moderator before February half term so make the most of after school clubs to improve your grade. This could allow 20 more hours on top of your allocation which could help improve your grade! There will be rewards for those students that do turn up. Year 10 Child Development and Health and Social Care The coursework catch-up is every day from 2.45 – 3.45 p.m. in room 105, please feel free to come along. Mrs Lewis: Health and Social Care
VIVO VIP WINNERS I am delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious VIP VIVO awards for Spring Term below. These students will receive weekly treats and a front of queue pass, to name a few! Well done all.
COMMENDATIONS
Mrs Campbell: Specialist Leader of Behaviour
Year 7
Y10 VIPs Leadership:
200
Ben Rockell and Victoria Anderson
150
Collaborative Learning and Teamwork:
100
Molly Frost and Dean Lawrence Ambassador and Extra Curricular activities:
165
156
154
145
139
131
124
49
50
24
0
Jack Bolden Positive attitude to learning: Sara Barnes, Kelly Smith and Amelia Jenkins Y11:
Year 8 100
Leadership:
80
Faye Garland and Ben Elsom
60
Collaborative Learning and Teamwork: Zoe Biles
92
86 69
64
61
60
58
56
53
50
40 16
20 0
Ambassador and Extra Curricular activities: Joshua Hutcherson Positive attitude to learning:
Year 9
Paige Knibb Brodie Cowdry Daniel Smith Olivia Barnard George England Ben Worley
The TOP 10 in YEAR 10 week commencing January 13th:
120 100 80 60
40 20
109 104 88 84 84 78 73 57 56 42
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21
9
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The TOP 10 in YEAR 11 week commencing January 13th:
Keep Active @ CCA You may remember that last year saw the launch of the North Essex Girls Cricket Academy in association with Essex Cricket. This week was their first match against Hall Mead and they successfully made it through to the semi-finals which will take place in March. A huge congratulations to the following girls; Saffron Heffer, Kiera Boyce, Lorna Sharpe, Chloe O’Reilly, Mia Fowler, Kasia Bates-Cutts, Lauren Gunkel, Chloe Ranson and Katie Black!
At Crazy-For-Reading Clacton Coastal Academy we use a programme by Renaissance Learning called Accelerated Reader to promote a love for reading. Our classes are crazy about it and they all aim for the status of MODEL CLASS CERTIFICATION. The only way to achieve such an honour is to match the criteria which is based over a 12 week period. Criteria: Students sit a reading test to access their reading ability, they must read at this level or above. The classes must achieve an average of 20 minutes independent reading per day. 90% of the pupils must achieve 85% or over on their book based comprehension quizzes. Two classes from ‘Epic Year Eight’ (8C3 and 8O2) have already achieved this in the first 12 weeks! In fact this is the second year C3 have been honoured with this award! Confirmation has also just been received that 8C3 have made MASTER CLASS, 8C3 is the first class in the country to be awarded this certification! The challenge is on, can 802 also achieve this honour? Can any other classes beat 8C3?