ASA TODAY - Issue 33

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Issue 33, Term 6, 2015

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Performing Arts Takes Centre Stage

“It has been wonderful watching as performing arts has grown this year in school. The students have gained a huge amount of confidence and their skills have developed. I am privileged to work with such a talented bunch!”

Mrs Austin, Head of Music “It was funny and the songs were performed really well. Blood Brothers was my favourite part because actors played it very well and it was enjoyable to watch.”

Bartosz Obrebski, Year 7 student “It was amazing, the children have done the school proud.”

Lisa New, Audience member “The Performing Arts at All Saints’ Academy has gone from strength to strength over the past year. With an outstanding Academy Choir, team of actors and musicians performing to a full house it was a fantastic experience for students and staff alike.”

Mr McNiffe, Principal

By Mr Aitchison Music Teacher

Friday 3rd July saw ASA produce our first Musical Revue. Performances from the Academy student and staff Choirs were augmented by actors and soloists performing scenes from Fiddler on the Roof and Blood Brothers, culminated in an abridged performance of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

There were many superb performances including the daughters Chloe Fletcher, Boriana Nacheva and Tamsyn Lewis performing the comic Matchmaker from Fiddler on the Roof, followed by Jose Lumactod’s heartfelt Sunrise Sunset. The Blood Brothers team of Moesha Al-

len, Amy Duckworth, Ollie Ray, Lewis Brooks, Chloe Walker and Julia Obrebska gave some stunning performances that brought tears to many eyes.

The Joseph team, gave an outstanding performance of the musical through song, acting and dance. With Elsa Solvin narrating the story, Jose Lumactod playing the role of Joseph and Jake Sollars’ took on the role of Pharaoh, it was a night to remember. The whole team Reece Attwood, Declan Austin, Ronan Austin, Lewis Brooks, Megan Dancey, Chloe Fletcher, Cameron Morrissey, Boriana Nacheva, Julia Obrebska and Gabrielle Parsons deserve special mention for the work they put in preparing for the performance over 5 months.

Joel Bonner, a student in Year 11 said “The Musical Revue has inspired me to get involved in productions in the future.” Tamzyn Regan, a student in Year 7 and a member of the choir said “It was amazing, being involved has

given me more confidence and I can’t wait till next year to perform more.”

The superb quality of the performances is down to the talent and effort put in by the students of All Saints’ Academy over the last 5 months. Plans for next year include a Carol Service, Shakespeare Performance, Little Shop of Horrors and many more opportunities to perform.

For more photos from the evening please see page 7

Upcoming Productions Exact dates to be confirmed

October 2015 Merchant of Venice March 2016 Little Shop of Horrors To get involved please speak to Mr Aitchison, Miss Waterman or Mr Griffin

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A year of successes

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Chief Editor for ASA Today This edition is very exciting as it is our first 24-page edition. This is due to so many events happening in Term 6! We have had so many primary events this term that we have a ‘Primary Pullout’ for you to enjoy.

It has been a fantastic year filled with student successes in all areas of the Academy. Our Performing Arts department has grown significantly this year with several productions being put on and our Academy choir performing at many events in and out of the Academy.

The Year 11 and 13 Proms were a fantastic way to celebrate the students achievements and say goodbye to those that leave us for university, college and apprenticeships.

We look forward to seeing most of Year 11 back in September as they join Sixth Form.

There have been too many trips to mention this year but ones of special note are the Barcelona and France Trip.

Thank you to the students and staff that have written articles in this edition.

If you are interested in writing for our newspaper then please send me an email: kskelding@asachelt.org

ASA TODAY Editorial Team Chief Editor: Miss Skelding Editor: Miss Smith

Important Dates Year 7 and Year 12 Induction Day Thursday 3rd September Whole school return Friday 4th September Open Evening Monday 5th September

Lisa Jones @LisaJonesEcho Staff at @asachelt as you may never have seen them before: http://bit.

Our ‘Hamlet’ cast at the Shakespeare School Megan Roberts recieving a certificate Festival this year for her work on the First Story project

All Saints’ Academy is a Mr McNiffe place where our students excel in Principal many sporting competitions our Year 8 girls were District Champions in football this year and our Sixth Form and Year 11 boys were runners up.

As we reach the end of this academic This academic year has reyear it is worth reflecting on some of ally focussed on an attitude of high exthe memories and successes of All pectations for all our students encourSaints’ Academy over 2014-2015. aging them to grasp the opportunity

In a year which commenced to succeed and excel in their learning. with us celebrating another year of Our Year 11 and Year 13 students improved examinations results, we recently completed their summer exstarted the autumn term reflecting on aminations and both year groups need the success of our inspirational trip to be congratulated for the hard work to Tanzania where our students and and studiousness they have demon- Mr Clarkson, Assistant Principal staff helped to build a new township strated over this academic year. It was for Data, Assessment, Humanischool for the people of Kasulu. The great to celebrate their success at their ties and MFL has been promoted to spirit of this great work was recently prom nights recently held at Hather- Deputy Headteacher at Winchcombe celebrated by Bishop Sadock, who ley Manor. We look forward to cel- School. Deserved congratulations came to visit us from Tanzania to say ebrating their results in the summer. to him and our very best wishes. thank you and to commemorate the I would like to thank all In a year when All Saints’ links we now have with the young the teaching and support staff of Academy achieved a Good Ofsted people and families of Kasulu. I am All Saints’ Academy for their ex- report with outstanding and exceppleased that our links will continue cellent work over this year and for tional features. We celebrate that and over the next academic year we ‘going the extra mile’ for all our our Academy is recognised as a will start fundraising for the next trip students. The Academy is truly community with outstanding leadto Tanzania in the summer of 2016. blessed with a team of committed ership, where students make good

This year students have staff for whom I am so proud to lead. progress. We are proud of our exexcelled in many events such as the I would like to also thank tremely positive Christian ethos production of Hamlet, through the staff that are retiring or moving on to that leads to exceptionally good beShakespeare Schools Festival pro- pastures new for all the support and haviour and contributes to the outject: also the publication of our First dedication they have given our stu- standing spiritual, moral, social and Story anthology of poems, which dents. Mrs Scarfe, Assistant Prin- cultural development of every child. will be presented at the Cheltenham cipal for RE and Spirituality retires I look forward to the next Literature Festival this year. Per- after ten years of service. My thanks academic year where all efforts forming arts productions have been go to her for the excellent leadership will be made to ensure an excepa real success over the year culmi- she has provided over the years and in tional education for all our young nating with our summer produc- developing the very special Christian people. Enjoy the summer break tions of Blood Brothers and Joseph. ethos we have at All Saints’ Academy. and many thanks for your contin September was the starting ued support of All Saints’ Academy. point for our newly formed Academy Choir. Their singing talent has received much praise for the performances they have provided in our local community. In recognition of their talent we were delighted and proud that the Venerable Rachel Treweek, to become the Bishop of Gloucester, requested for The All Saints’ Academy Choir to perform at her inauguration service soon to be held at the Cathedral.

BBC School Report and the Britain’s Got Talent auditions at All Saints’ provided opportunities for our students to become involved Bishop Sadock’s visit to All in national television broadcasts.

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All Saints’ first Photography Exhibition

By Miss Skelding PR & Marketing Manager

From the 1st June – 5th June All Saints’ Academy held their first ever Photography Exhibition. The exhibition was available to view all week in the day and was open to the public on Monday 1st June 5 – 7pm.

Year 12 & Year 13 Photography A-Level students had their work showcased in the display.

Some work was also submitted by Year 7 students from the Photography enrichment group at All Saints’.

Part of the photography week involved local primary schools coming in and taking part in a workshop with photography teacher Mr Chilman and some Sixth Form photography students.

Pupils had the chance to test out some Canon DSLRs, take some photos and then edit them in Photoshop. St Mark’s C of E Junior School were the first to have a workshop on Monday and the best images were put on display in the Photography Exhibition ready for the public on Monday evening. You can see a few of these photos on page 12.

Mr Chilman said ‘The children produced some fantastic images from the workshop, picking up very quickly how to use the cameras and software in order to achieve some creative results.’

Guests enjoyed drinks and nibbles as they arrived at the exhibition and were also given the opportunity of speaking to some of our talented student photographers.

Photography piece by Rosie Wilkins Photography piece by Sophie Stevens Bradley Goff’s artistic photo of the Academy

The photography exhibition

Aiden Perry with his photography work

Katie Cotton-Betteridge with her photography work

Sophie White with some of her Photography coursework

SPIRITUALITY

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Bishops’ Award

By Mrs Scarfe

Assistant Principal for Spirituality On 6th July two hundred and sixty year 7-10 students travelled to Tewkesbury Abbey on 8 coaches for our first whole school Bishops’ Awards celebration.

Year 13 students that achieved Gold or Platinum were also invited to attend.

The Bishops’ Award focuses on how All Saints’ Academy, students are working to be outstanding in a Christian academy where all are welcomed in our inclusive community. At the same time the Gospel values of love, peace, justice reconciliation, respect and service are promoted and experienced. To achieve the awards at least two from each criteria in 4 different sections have to be achieved and verified by staff. The criteria becomes more of a challenge as you move though bronze to silver and then to gold. A few examples are helping with community project and writing articles for the student newspaper.

After a welcome by the Principal Mr. McNiffe, the names of the

winners were read out by Mrs T Scarfe, Assistant Principal for Spirituality. Students walked in two lines to be congratulated either by Bishop Declan of Clifton Diocese or Bishop Martyn of Tewkesbury and were presented with their certificates and badges. The Academy choir also performed a medley of religious tunes and the contemporary piece ‘Something inside so strong’.

We were also delighted to welcome over 200 parents who had made the journey to Tewkesbury to witness and celebrate their children being Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Bishop Award winners.

Assistant Principal of Spirituality Mrs Teresa Scarfe said “I was honoured to have been involved in the planning of this wonderful celebration of our Christian ethos. As I retire in July this was a wonderful memory for me to have of my time at All Saints’ Academy.”

The Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd Martyn Snow said: “I’m delighted to be involved in presenting awards to these hard working students, and particularly pleased that we can do it in the magnificent setting of Tewkesbury Abbey. I hope this will be an inspiration to all who attend.”

Bishop of Clifton, Declan Lang said “I was impressed by the way in which the students of All Saints’ Academy were generous in their service of others. They were a group of young people not content with second best and realised they could make a difference to the quality of their own lives

Sixth Form Bishops’ Award Annual Mass for Education

By Mr Kelly

Asstistant Director of Post 16 On Monday 6th July, a select group of 18 outstanding Sixth Form students joined fellow lower school students, parents and staff at Tewkesbury Abbey to be awarded with their Gold and Platinum Bishops’ Award, which were presented to them by Rt. Rev Declan Lang and Rt. Rev Martyn Snow.

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We are extremely proud of all students who have been involved with making a difference to the wider school life which underpins the Bishops’ Award, but in particular the 18 students who achieved this tremendous feat of achieving a Gold or Platinum Award. The Sixth Form Bishops’ Award rewards students for their leadership, student participation and making an impact on both themselves and those around them. It’s been fascinating watching the students grow and develop as young leaders.

By Mrs Spence

Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain On Thursday 2nd July, ten students ranging from Years 7 to 12, accompanied by two members of staff travelled by minibus to Bristol Catholic Cathedral to represent All Saints’ Academy at the annual Mass for all involved in Education within the Clifton Diocese. The party included Mr M. Aithchison, music teacher, Mrs C Spence, Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain, Sophie Gould, Reece Attwood, Ronan Austin, Jose Lumactod, Hazel Bernales, Seamus Bonner, Katie Cotto-Betteridge, Cleona Aston, Wikoria Sereda and Julia Sereda.

The main celebrant was Bishop Declan. Our music was led by the staff and pupils of St Catherine’s school Chipping Campden.

The Mass began at 7.00pm with a procession of banners from all the schools, Ronan and Sophie carried the All Saints’ Banner. During the course of the Mass, two representatives from each school from among the governors, chaplains and school staff were presented with a candle and asked to renew their commitment to catholic Education. Schools face many challenges at present and this was an opportunity to both celebrate the work they do and support them in their desire to promote a vision of Christian Education where Christ is at the centre of all they are.

In his homily Bishop Declan spoke of the importance of education and the opportunities it opened up for young people. At the end of Mass Bishop Declan was presented with several gifts in recognition of the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

Refreshments were served afterwards.

Chaplaincy Event at St Thomas More Parish Centre

By Mrs Spence

Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain A special morning was arranged for Chaplaincy Teams from Catholic schools in our local area. All Saints were represented by four of our Chaplaincy Champions, Dean Williams, Sophie Gould, Ronan Austin and Reece Attwood. The morning began with Mass celebrated by Canon Bosco MacDonald and the All Saints’ choir led the singing and Ronan read the bidding prayers.

Following a music workshop led by Mr Aitchison we had lunch, which gave an opportunity for the staff and students to mix and speak with each other.

YEAR 11 LEAVERS

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By Mr Ferguson

Assistant Principal

The Year 11 students were invited down to the Cotswold Hall for a final assembly. The students were praised for their attitude, effort and focus shown throughout the year and shown an amusing and emotional slide show of their transition throughout their time at secondary school. The students really enjoyed the assembly and were even treated to a deep and meaningful story from Mr Ferguson, ‘A squash and a Squeeze’.

The year group were then blessed and presented with a cross as they left before being permitted to sign their spare shirts before leaving.

They will be greatly missed as they have been such a fun and focused year group. We wish them well and look forward to welcoming many of them back in the Sixth Form.

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YEAR 11 PROM

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By Rhiannon Watts Student Reporter

After finishing secondary education, prom is a wonderful way to celebrate everything that has happened during the four years that the year group has spent together. This proved to be true for this year’s Year 11 on their own prom night - June 29th. The event was an opportunity for everybody to dress up in their most glamorous attire and enjoy the company of their peers.

The celebrations, which took place at the beautiful Hatherly Manor Hotel, began with many students arriving in extravagant and exciting cars. These included multiple sports cars and a vintage racing car. After much photography (including countless selfies!), a three course meal was served. The meal consisted of tomato soup as a starter, chicken with bacon and vegetables for the main course, and a particularly summery desert of fresh strawberries and meringue.

After everybody had enjoyed the food, we were shown two leavers videos, one including old photographs of us all from Year 7, and the other a staff video. The staff video, which featured two chart-topping songs, provoked lots of laughter and even got a mention in the local newspaper. Next up was the presentation of prom awards. These were voted for by students and included: Prom Queen, won by Poppy Slack, Prom King won by Josh Domm, Most likely to win an Oscar, won by Carmella Ratcliffe-Smith, Most likely to be a millionaire, which was won by Abdul Bas sit and Most likely to be Prime Minister won by Emily Bond to name just a few. There was a lot of friendly laughter and support for the winners.

Following this, the DJ began and the celebratory atmosphere continued. This involved even more photography, including a photo booth complete with fun props and accessories, and of course lots of dancing! To conclude, a big thanks to Miss Skelding for all of her time and efforts, a spectacular night was had by all who attended.

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BuzzBeat Radio Visits All Saints’ All Saints’ Production Gallery

By Mrs Austin Head of Music

Throughout the summer term the Radio Crew have been working with BuzzBeat Radio to produce a series of magazine shows about issues that are of importance to young people. The issues that they covered were Diversity, Bullying and Drugs.

Each day the team met and planned the main outline of the show before students from different classes took part in a workshop session that was delivered by Ivor Richards from Infobuzz and BuzzBeat radio. Material from the discussions during the sessions formed the basis of interviews that were lead, recorded and edited by the radio team.

Once the sessions were over the team raced to edit the show with different members undertaking the roles that are found within a radio station such as producer, presenter and technical editor so that the show could be broadcast over the internet on the Buzzbeat radio channel in the evening.

Throughout the three sessions the whole radio crew showed an incredibly professional attitude and they learnt very quickly. Next term there will be one final session with Buzzbeat before the Radio Crew start to produce regular broadcasts to be played around school.

Students who are interested in joining Radio Club should contact Mrs Austin.

“Working with the Buzzbeat team has taught us loads of new skills and I feel that we have really improved during the sessions.” Radio Crew member

“Once again - hats off to your excellent radio team for a spot-on piece of work today.” Ivor Richards Buzzbeat Radio.

Coach House Performance

By Mr Aitchison Music Teacher

On Sunday 28th June, the cast of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat travelled to the Coach House Theatre in Malvern to perform as part of Great Witley Operatic Society's summer concert 'Into the West End'.

The cast were absolutely amazing and did themselves and the Academy proud, adapting their performances into the different space with ease and confidence.

Members of GWOS congratulated our students and were astounded by their professionalism.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

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Science Interhouse

By Mr Chapman Science Teacher

For this years Science Interhouse competition the Year 7 and 8 students produced their own pressure powered rockets. We had some fantastic entries and

some excellent designs, although we wanted distance not good looks! The winners were York with a distance of 54m. Joint second were Westminster and Durham with a longest distance of 50m. Unfortunately Canterbury only managed a distance of 38m. It was a fantastic event for all who took part and we look forward to beating the record next year!

Business Studies Enterprise Day

By Mr Kelly

Asstistant Director Post 16 On Thursday 4rd June, Year 8 students who have opted to take Business Studies in Year 9 were given a flavour of what is to come in an exciting and challenging fun session. Business Teachers from the University of Gloucestershire came in to deliver the session.

With us split into teams of

five, our first task was to create our own company, but it wasn’t that simple. We also had 4 cards that we had to make our business about and my group had the cards ‘metal, leg, powered, run’. So our group made a metal leg that made you walk and run faster just like a normal leg. During the day we had to make a poster about what our product was about and we also had to create a radio advert and a TV advert which we presented to the group. It was a really good day and fun to take part in.

‘The students were an absolute credit to the school and showed real commercial creativity in their business ideas and presentation which were extremely impressive. Well done to all involved and in particular, Oliver Whelan and Brandon Anderson who won awards presented by our guests’ - Mrs Farrelly

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Students visit Gloucester Crown Court

By Charis Pardoe Student Reporter

On Friday 12th June, sociology students had the opportunity to go to Gloucester Crown Court. The trip was a fantastic opportunity, which allowed pupils to experience what it is like to be a part of a court case.

Entering the court we had our pre conceptions of what it would be like, so upon entering we were surprised by what was in front of us. For many of us we were expecting to walk into a large court room filled with Lawyers, Barristers and the defendant’s family up in the gallery, much like the courts you would see in the soaps like EastEnders.

We soon learned that this is not what it is actually like, for we had entered an empty room.

We took our seats, which were behind where the defendant would be sitting and opposite the judge and began to wait quietly for the cases to begin. However for some pupils resisting the urge to talk and giggle whilst waiting seemed to be the hardest part of the day.

The court finally commenced at 10:03 with the first case being a Plea and Case Management. Soon after, the court moved onto Preliminary hearings for several defendants. The cases that we witnessed ranged from drug related crime to armed robbery and fraud cases.

For most pupils the most memorable case was one where a man was sentenced to four years, two of which he will serve in prison, for biting someone’s ear off during a fight. A case which prompted a lot of discussion on the bus back to the Academy, as we had divided opinions on what the sentencing should have been for the defendant.

At 11:55am the hearings finished and we finally had the chance to ask the Judge questions on the days cases and his other experiences. He gave us his opinion on the cases of the day and shared with us stories from when he was a Lawyer and starting out as a Judge.

Overall we left the court with a better understanding of how the court works. It also opened our minds to look at cases from different perspectives.

The trip was a worthwhile experience, as hopefully for most of us this will be the only time that we will be a part of a Court case.

Tenner Tycoon

By Mrs Farrelly

Head of Vocational Studies Throughout the vast majority of March, in Business Studies we were given the chance to make money from a little amount. We were divided into groups of four and five and discussed which house we were going to represent for interhouse. Secondly we made posters and communicated with each other on what tasks we were going to do to make the money within our groups. There

Canterbury £54 profit 2nd

Durham £170 Profit 1st

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were lots of options too choose from, such as: car washing, raffles, tea and coffee mornings, dog walking etc. My group chose to do a raffle, so we started making eye catching posters and started buying resources for our raffle. We all decided to take on different roles in the group. Throughout the time we had we sold lots of raffle tickets and made a large profit of £68. We benefitted from each business lesson and also took time after school to carry on with the task.

Despite the fact it was work, it was an extremely fun opportunity to have taken part in and we also learnt new skills.

Westminster £40 profit 3rd

York £10 profit 4th

Gifted and Talented Business Trip

By Mr Kelly

Asstistant Director Post 16 On Friday 19th June twelve Business Studies Gifted and Talented students were fortunate enough to visit Capita / Zurich which is a multi-national business located in Cleeve. The students had a thoroughly enjoyable day and were a real credit to the school. The students spent their time working on challenges and activities in the company boardroom where they had to work in teams to brainstorm ideas and viable business options for Capita. The students gained a real insight into working at a multinational business which sees a turnover of £4billion per year and were fortune

enough to see business operations at ground-floor level. The students enjoyed a tour of the business and met a range of junior and senior staff who ran through their job roles and responsibilities whilst giving tips about how to be successful in the business world.

Capita were kind enough to give us work experience / apprenticeships and job information at their business so that our students can explore these options in the near future. The students were a real credit to the Business Department and to the Academy.

#mypinkpigsketch...

By Miss Ward Art Teacher

Congratulations to Rez Dalagdog

Rez Dalagdog has had her art work featured on the Pink Pig website. Pink Pig are the suppliers of All Saints Academy’s Art Department sketch books and often choose outstanding art work to promote their company.

Well done Rez! #mypinkpigsketch

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“My name is Claire, and I have a daughter who is currently in year 8 at All Saints’ Academy, and I have been a part of the Parental Forum since it was founded in 2013.

The termly meetings are a fantastic opportunity to discuss any concerns or queries you may have, and also to share good news and practises, and it provides you with a great insight into different aspects of you child's education that you might not otherwise have access to.

This forum really makes a difference, we are listened to, and our ideas and concerns are always dealt with speedily and most importantly with respect. During my time with the Parental Forum we have been able to influence many changes; such as the school uniform.

We have had the oppurtunity to meet with the Principal Mr D McNiffe, a Governor, and other members of staff to discuss our ideas.

The meetings are always welcoming and relaxed, and I feel that most importantly we deliver a valuable and worthwhile partnership with the school.

I am looking forward to September when the first meeting of the new academic year will take place, and hoping

“Please join us, everyone is welcome!”

that there will be many new faces!!”

“Hello, Let me introduce myself. My name is Michelle, my daughter is in Year 9 and I have been attending the parent forum meetings since they started in 2013. The monthly meetings are a great opportunity for parents/carers to have an insight into school life, events, future plans/proposals. It is also a great chance to meet other parents, and staff members. Your opinions, ideas and points of view are listened to, respected and acted upon e.g. the introduction of the school house tie, which was initially a proposal put forward at one of our meetings! Please support our parent forum - Your views, Your child, Your ASA! We look forward to meeting you.”

“I am a parent governor and have four children studying at All Saints’. I enjoy attending the Parental Forum. It is a good opportunity to meet with other parents and discuss things relevant to school life.”

For more information about joining or getting involved with the Parent Forum: Contact: Mrs A Crawford acrawford@asachelt.org Tel: 01242 711264

“My name is Rachel and I have 5 children one of whom has just left the school and one in Year 9, and I have been attending the Parental Forum meetings since they began in 2013.

When the school opened I was looking for a way to be involved in the new school, so this was a great opportunity.

We are a group of parents/carers that meet up once a term with a member of staff, it is a great way of getting a insight into school life, discussing current topics, events, future plans and proposals. It is a great way of meeting other parents and staff members, it's a place where your ideas, opinions and points of view are listened to, respected, and acted upon favourably.

We have covered topics like the school uniform, which at that time was only available to buy online, and now is available at the school shop in town and the school tie, which now has the house colour embedded on it (rather than the house badges which were worn on the blazers).

If you’ve been on a school committee at primary school or were wondering how you can keep in touch with school life now your child is at senior school, as picking your child up from the playground is a thing of the past then maybe this is the answer. We would love to have new members involved and welcome their input and ideas to carry on into the future,

The next Parental Forum meeting will be on September 22nd – we look forward to seeing you there”.

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By Miss Dunne Second in English

Over the last year, a group of creative writing enthusiasts have been attending workshops in B202 on Friday afternoons. Their goal? To add ‘Published poet’ to their CVs. And on Thursday 2nd June this became a reality, as the Cotswold Hall saw the launch event for ‘Some of These Things Are True’, an anthology of original poetry written by our very own students. Guided by local poet Cliff Yates and English teachers Miss Dunne and Miss Clarke, the students have been working hard all year in association with Cheltenham Festivals and First Story.

It began back in September with a visit to Oxford for the Young Writers’ Festival. After listening to writers such as Mark Haddon and Caroline Bird speak about their experiences of writing, they got straight to work, writing on topics ranging from childhood experiences to parallel universes.

After a lot of re-drafting and consultation on what the book should look like, the launch event was a celebration of everything they have achieved this year and was attended by friends, family and members of staff. The students bravely faced the crowd to read their poems aloud in public, conquering their nerves and showcasing a selection of their work.

Assistant Principal Mr Nicklin attended the event and said “What a superb event. I am so impressed by the outstanding work the students have produced and the incredible talent that they have shown.” Emily Bond, who read her poem ‘Tiny Bird’ on the night, says “The anthology was an exciting night which most definitely lived up to my expectations! All of our hard work and dedication was amalgamated into this one flawless book, it was an indescribable feeling holding our anthology and knowing that we are all now published authors!”

Budding writers will be pleased to hear that there will be another First Story group next year, so be sure to register your interest with the English department early.

The book will be on sale at the Cheltenham Literature Festival this year in October.

Ali Mawle, Director of Education, Cheltenham Festivals

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Cheltenham Festivals First Story Book Launch

Some of the students that took part in the project

Katie and Teresa looking at work within their published book

Cliff Yates, author, who Casey readhas been working with ing one of his poems our students

The published book

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Bethany reading ‘Alice, apparently’

Miss Dunne introducing our student’s project to the audience

Students seeing their books for the first time

YEAR 5 TASTER DAY

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By Mr Wilkinson Vice Principal

During term 6 we hosted several Year 5 activity taster days for more than 220 pupils from Hesters Way, St Greg’s, St Thomas More, Swindon Village, Springbank and Rowanfield at the Academy.

These have been exciting learning days which have allowed the primary students to experience a selection of some of the enriching activities we have to offer at All Saints’. The children took part in a trampolining PE lesson, a Product Design and Food Technology lesson (where they made cakes and cake boxes) and an forensic Science lesson involving experiments and team work. The future All Saints’ students also participated enthusiastically in an act of collection worship focussed on our value of Peace. The positive comments we have received from the primaries after the days have been full of praise for our staff and students who supported them throughout their experience.

We will be expanding our work with all of our Cheltenham partner schools, as we continue to increase our reach across the town with students arriving to be with us in 2015-16 from 15 different primary schools!

“It was an absolute pleasure to teach such polite and capable young people. I saw independence, creative thought and analytical skills from many of the Year 5’s in my groups and this allowed them to make full use of the Science equipment available. I was pleasantly surprised by how many students tackled the “deeper thoughts” questions and how this made them think of their own questions to further their knowledge. I can’t wait to teach them when they come to ASA.” Mrs Cain, Assistant Principal

“All Year 5s have been a credit to their schools and will be ambassadors for All Saints’ Academy in the future.”

Mr Clarkson, Assistant Principal

“The polite and well mannered Year 5 students thoroughly enjoyed their session in DT. Their concentration and accuracy was outstanding when manufacturing their packaging boxes and they displayed excellent creativity skills when decorating their unique cupcakes. They all left with a beaming smile!”

Miss Holland, Assistant Head of Design Technology

“Pupils were extremely focused, they engaged fully in the lesson and developed some nice trampolining routines. It was a pleasure to teach them and we are looking forward to developing their sporting abilities when they join ASA.” Mrs Williams, Head of PE & Mr Pierce, Assistant Head of PE

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St Mark’s Church of England Junior School

On Monday 1st June twelve Year 4 & 5 pupils from St Marks C of E Junior School came to All Saints’ Academy to take part in a Photography Workshop with Photography Teacher Mr Chilman.

They had a brief tutorial on how to use a DSLR and were given a colour brief. Pupils had the opportunity to take photographs of flowers, sweets, toys, arts and crafts and outside the Academy.

Each pupil had a piece of work displayed in our Photography Exhibition on the evening. A few of the budding photographers came to see their photo piece hanging up with their parents.

A few of the best photos taken by St Mark’s pupils

By Esmia

By Tobi

By Jack

By Jacob

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By Holly

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Swindon Village Primary On 2nd June fourteen Year 4 & 5 pupils from Swindon Village Primary came to All Saints’ Academy to take part in a photography workshop, they produced some fantastic images. Each student recieved a keyring of their best image as a momento of the day.

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A few of the best photos taken by Swindon Village pupils

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By Libby

By Harrison

By Ellie

By Brooke

By Chloe

St Gregory the Great Primary A few of the best photos taken by St Greg’s pupils

By Lauren

By Maja

By Shannon

By Sally

On 15th June thirteen Year 4 & 5 pupils from St Gregory the Great Primary visited All Saints’ Academy to take part in a Photography Workshop. Each pupil recieved a keyring of their favourite photo.

Head Teacher of St Gregory the Great Primary Charlotte Blanch said, ‘Thank you for giving us the opportunity to come and do a photography session at ASA – our children absolutely loved it!’

SCIENCE ‘WOW’ DAY

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Swindon Village visit ASA

By Mr Bradley

Assistant Principal

The Science department were delighted to welcome all of Year 2 from Swindon Village Primary School on Tuesday 23rd June.

For many this was their first experience of science in state of the art laboratories and they loved it. The theme was Chemistry with a whole range of mini-practical’s and demonstrations, that really captured their imagination. It certainly had the WOW factor!

Martin Adsett, Assistant Head Teacher at Swindon Village was delighted with the event. “Thank you for organising this. It was perfect!

Children had a great time, pitch was spot on to excite children without losing them in too much tricky science.

Keener scientists will have picked up lots of high level science and all certainly learnt something. Lots of children came back saying they wanted to go to All Saints’ when they are older!”

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Goodbye Year 13

Sixth Form students experience Business Degree taster Day at Gloucester University

By Mr Kelly

Assitant Director of Post 16

On Wed 10th June, Year 12 Business Studies students were given the opportunity to spend a day studying a Business Degree at Gloucestershire University. The day was spent in the Business School at the Park Campus where students were put through their paces in active learning sessions and

lectures. In the first session students had work in teams to construct an argument for whether a new business venture in Cheltenham would be variable or not.

Students offered some great ideas and justifications warrant of University standard which was extremely impressive. The second session challenged the students to designing logo for Gloucestershire University using just a box of Lego. The winning team of the day was McKenzie Mason, Alex Hamblin, Daniel Foltyn, Katie Cotton-Betteridge and Cleona Aston. A huge well done to them and to all the students who took part.

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Film directors in the making

By Miss Skelding PR & Marketing Manager

All Saints’ Academy Sixth Form students Jake Sollars and Nick Davis are passionate about Media. They are currently studying a BTEC in Creative Media Production. The dedicated students filmed and edited a documentary called ‘Educating Us’ which was all about how teacher’s personality affects education for their EPQ. Nick and Jake have been a tremendous help with filming and documenting events in school such as the Staff Stars in Their Eyes for Comic Relief and the Bishop visit.

The two students have now been getting experience filming within the industry. Jake and Nick have been filming events for Michelle Heather from Pink Elephant PR. They filmed the Semi Final and Final of the Junior Chef Competition at the Cheltenham Food Festival alongside professionals in the industry from the BBC. They also filmed at Charlton Kings Junior School for a promotional video for Ben Hooper and his campaign to swim across the atlantic.

Their latest project was filming for the Cheltenham Challenge.

Michelle Heather from Pink Elephant PR said ‘the boys have done an amazing job, thank you to All Saints’ for all the help you have given us.’

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By Curtis Mansfield Student Reporter The Year 13 Ball was a somewhat sentimental affair – symbolising a fork in the road for students who have spent their childhoods together from the beginning of primary school to the end of Sixth Form, as well as for newer friendships that have formed through Sixth Form.

The mood of the event was set from the very start, with teachers, students, and parents gathering outside Hatherley Manor to bear witness to the beginning of the event that would signify the end of an era.

After the initial greetings and a paparazzi-style opening to the evening, we were allowed into the venue.

The menu catered for the needs of most, providing tomato soup as a starter for all. This may have caused some problems for the clumsier members of the Sixth Form but, thankfully, there were no major spillages. The main courses, both regular and vegetarian, seemed to sit well in the stomachs of the students, although there were calls for more chicken and aubergine as a result of the petite portions that didn’t seem to succeed in filling the stomachs of hungry adolescents. The meringue dessert was served shortly after to signify the beginning of speeches from various members of staff, followed by an awards ceremony, which confirmed what we’ve all known for a long time: Jack Lane is definitely the biggest moaner in Sixth Form.

The Ball ended at 12, although the night was still young for some, providing a fitting way to end our time in Sixth Form. For all students, this is just the beginning. Whether they’re going to university, starting an apprenticeship, or going into a full time job, all students have a lot to look forward to in the rest of their lives, and can take what they’ve learnt at All Saints’ with them.

Our time here, however, is at an end. Therefore, as Journalist of the Year 2015, I must now sign off.

Twitter bites from the night

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Guide Dogs UK Visits All Saints’

On the 22nd May, All Saints’ Academy welcomed volunteers from the Guide Dogs Charity along with Lauren Pitt who has her own Guide Dog called Goldie as she is registered blind.

The visit involved a presentation by the puppy walker volunteers Emily Williams and Sandra and Richard Nash, explaining what the charity does and how it benefits blind people.

Lauren Pitt, 23, youth ambassador for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association gave her touching story of becoming blind, coping with the reality of her situation, through to her receiving her guide dog Goldie.

Since the visit students and staff have been collecting plastic milk bottle tops, these will then be collected in and given to the Guide Dog Charity. These are then recycled where the Guide Dogs charity can receive financial donations in return.

So far the students have gathered over 5000 bottle tops with the plan to continue and collect over 15000 in the near future.

Family Afternoon Of Fun

12.00noon - 5.30pm

Sunday 6th September Tewkesbury park Hotel, Tewkesbury, GL20 7DN

Candy Floss, Popcorn and a range of Hot Food supplied by Tewkesbury Park Hotel.

Come

and meet your

soap star celebrities!

ALSO!

The Ice Bucket Challenge 5.30pm - Come and join us at 4pm and attempt to beat the existing record of 428 people and

Create A New World Record!

All Saints’ Raises £3,944 for Charity Over the course of the last Academic Year, All Saints’ has come together to raise over £3,944 for a range of charities. Including Fairtrade, Children in Need, Macmillan, Comic Relief, CAFOD and AgeUK amongst others.

CCF

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Cadet’s Diary

By Gabriela Krakowiak

Student Reporter All Saints’ Academy’s cadets, had been given the chance of go on camp in a real RAF base in Newquay for a week.

Saturday 27th June We left Cheltenham at 10am and arrived at RAF St Mawgan at 2:30pm. This was the start of a new experience in which I got to meet new people from various different schools and different places from all over the world.We stayed at the RAF camp accommodation, 2-3 people were staying in a room. In the afternoon we went by minibus to the beach to watch a horse polo match.

Sunday 28th June We all had inspections on our uniforms and our rooms. The rest of the day we spent on a coast walk.

Monday 29th June We did some exercises such as swinging on ropes, being blind folded, balancing on a swing and untying ourselves in pairs. We then got lectures about joining the RAF regiment and becoming gunners. We also got to think about first aid and what would happen if someone was injured on the battlefield. The day ended with watching the film ‘San Andreas’ in the bases' own cinema.

Tuesday 30th June We all went to the Eden Project, which allowed us all to get to know each other (of those who were at the same camp) and to enjoy the presence of George Ezra’s singing (widely know for the song Budapest) as he was filming there at the time. After that, we when back to camp and did 24 minute circuit training.

Then we left the camp again and went to the beach, where we were free to walk around and make many memorial moments.

Wednesday 1st July All cadets on the camp had a group photo in our RAF uniforms (wedgewoods), which was taken next to a plane. After that we went to be given a lecture about the ‘Serial’ kit they would be using at sea and the lecturer’s own experience with war in the Middle East. We were also told about ejection seats for planes and their history. Later on cadets split into two groups: one went to a museum and the other one went to a survival lesson.

I was one of the people chosen, that signed themselves up to go for several lessons, instead of going to a museum.

There, we learnt how to survive in different habitats by; making different

kinds of shelters, what steps should be taken when in a situation, how to make a fire and how to skin a river fish. The last activity we did on that day was bowling, in a nearby bowling alley.

Thursday 2nd July We were split into two teams, one went to laser tag and the other stayed at base.

After that the whole group (except me and a few others) went coasteering.

However I went with a small group of people to a nearby beach for an ice cream and later for shopping. The day’s last task was beach Olympics where we were split into our teams and were told to do various different tasks.

Friday 3rd July We were split into smaller groups based on ability of our shooting skills and went to a shooting base. There we got to shoot live rounds for the first time with many others. As one group was shooting, the others were given leadership tasks, to test their leadership skills. The rest of the day was spent with every one playing cards, watching a movie and preparing for the talent competition.

The talent competition was the most exciting event as it was filled with many unusual and creative talents with an atmosphere that everybody enjoyed. We were also given prizes for our achievements and badges for our shooting.

Saturday 4th July The most upsetting day, as it was the day we all had to part from our newly formed friendships. On that day we all exchanged contact details and gave each other big hugs. We truly had a wonderful time and it is one that will be remembered forever. I honestly recommend joining the Academy’s CCF, just for the soul purpose of the camp. I am very grateful for Miss Wellington’s hard work in organising the trip, and all the other staff that contributed to make it such a memorable week.

St Mawgan Experience

By Lauren O’Shea Student Reporter

On the 27th June; I went Newquay to spend a week at an actual RAF Camp.

This week turned out to be one of the most funny, tiring and rewarding weeks of my entire life. When we arrived, we got to see our rooms for the first time.

I was expecting rows of metal framed beds but it was actually alright, the room was a good size with two bunk beds, two sinks and lots of storage.

The next morning we had our first room and uniform inspection.

I have to say this was a shock to my system, our flight sergeant pointed out things I never would have considered ever. I mean having to fold the curtains in a certain way was new to me.

On Monday after room inspection, we went to do some low ropes. This is the first time I got to meet some of the other people there. Then, in the evening we went to watch ‘San Andreas,’ we then went back to our dorms, chilled out and played cards.

On Tuesday, we got to go to the Eden Project. At first I didn’t think I would like it, but then we discovered a guitar case… It was George Ezra’s! It turned out that when we visited, George Ezra was filming his new music video!

After the Eden Project, I was chosen to go and look at a plane. We met a really nice pilot who showed us around a King Cross leisure plane, it was really interesting!

That evening, I had to have a Domino’s because me and the other people had missed tea. So after the best pizza I think I’ve ever had (because I was so hungry) we went to the beach and met the others.

Now it’s Wednesday, and this was a really productive day. In

the morning, I had to wear my Wedgewood’s ready for a photo. We then had to march all the way to a survival equipment unit. This is where I had the chance to ask questions to a person that has a career in the RAF. He was really nice and answered a lot of the questions we asked.

Thursday was the best day ever, in the morning, we had to wear our greens to go and play laser tag. My flight won (we also won Best Flight!).

We then went into town to go to an organisation which takes people coaststeering. This is technically, jumping off cliffs into water. If you ever get the chance to go coasteering, I recommend you do, it was amazing! It was so scary, but I knew I would of regretted not jumping off the really high cliff into the freezing cold sea!

Friday was a much needed chilled out day, I found out that morning that I was really, really bad a shooting! Although, it was so fun but I only got 12 out of 55! Afterwards Miss Wellington then set up a command task, this was a task that one person had to lead. Sammie lead this task and she was really good. We had to hold our noses and hum nursery rhymes while playing a miniature game of Jenga (we looked so weird). We then had a little rewards evening, this had singing, some really funny dancing and we had a real good last night. We all got a paper plate award, mine was the ‘Dare Devil Award.’

To conclude, the week I spent at St Mawgan’s, really changed me. I’ve had a real confidence boost so much so I didn’t wear any makeup all week! The CCF has really benefitted me, giving so many opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise had the chance to do.

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Year 9 Gifted and Talented

By Miss Ayling

Assistant Head of Science

By Lauren O’Shea Student Reporter

After doing BBC School Report this year, me and 10 others got the opportunity to spend the morning at the Gloucestershire Echo’s news desk.

It was such an eye opener to see the

amount of work journalists, editors, designers and advertisers put into the newspaper.

The newspaper has had to move with the times, the editor Matt Holmes, explained that many of his reporters start at 6.30am! This is because the internet is fast becoming the main platform for local news. He talked about needing stories with the ‘click ability factor’, and went on to give our

Year 10 Visit Blackpool Brooke

By Thomas Agg Student Reporter

On Monday 15th June the Geography students of Year 10 went to Blackpool Brooke in the Forest of Dean for research on their coursework.

We travelled up and down stream to find four locations to investigate and gathered the information throughout the day. We looked at two meanders and two straight portions of the river to find all sorts of measurements and stone angularities (shapes of the bed load).

The two classes were split into groups of four, in my group two people took the measurements in the river and the other two wrote it down.

That was the plan anyway…

Fortunately no one fell into the river but while bending underneath a tree root I tripped and my wellington boots filled with water. Not fun.

Later we sat for lunch and somebody had the great idea to mix up several drinks including Lucozade and Mountain Dew; it was surprisingly delicious!

After lunch we complied more examinations of the river, until we finally regrouped at the coach to go back to school for period five.

group of social media addicts some valuable advice about our profiles and the effect they could have on future job interviews.

One thing Gabrielle Parsons said was, ‘There was lots of good information’, and I agree. The knowledge we all gained has not only been interesting but I think we have gained more respect for our local news reporters.

On Friday 5th June the Year 9 Academically Gifted group attended a visit to the University of Gloucestershire.

The academically gifted team have welcomed the involvement of Baroness Rennie Fritchie, who has given the group this opportunity.

The day provided pupils with a chance to experience university life and participate in some university style sessions.

Our day began by taking part in a Geography taster session. This took place in one of the Geography teaching laboratories. Pupils were really impressed by the size of the lab, as well as the technology in it.

The group used a Geographic Information System (GIS) to investigate the Boxing Day tsumani. They explored the causes and effects of this event by investigating a variety of spatial data sources. It was great to see these Year 9 pupils really engaging with the lecturer and asking some great questions.

We were met by a student ambassador at the end of this session who took us on a tour around the Francis Close Hall campus. We visited many

areas such as the labs, teaching rooms, social spaces and the chapel, pupils asked many questions along the way.

We had lunch in the student refectory where our pupils could freely explore a little on their own and photograph the campus.

For our afternoon session we travelled over to the Park campus to take part in Science based activities.

The university were running a ‘Bioblitz’ event as part of the Cheltenham Science Festival. We were lucky enough to be invited to this.

Here pupils investigated the feeding habits of owls by dissecting owl pellets. They seemed a bit unsure of this at the start as they thought it was disgusting, but as time went on they really got into it as they were discovering lots of small bones in the pellets, and even some small skulls! They could then use these to work out the prey of owls.

Before the afternoon was over we went on a guided tour around the beautiful grounds to learn some facts about the very unique trees there. Apparently the former owner of ‘The Park’ had a grand vision to turn the area into a zoo and had begun his preparations by importing many different species of trees, but unfortunately his dream wasn’t realised. However, the grounds are still maintained today and provide students with some unique learning experiences.

Business Students Explore Longleat

By Miss Norcross Business Studies Teacher

This year we ran our first Business Studies trip to Longleat Safari Park. We wanted to see how the business markets their hugely successful attraction.

Year 10 have been working hard all year and we thought they deserved a little excursion. We started the morning with a marketing talk. We learnt some really interesting facts and enhanced our marketing knowledge with some real scenarios. We found out that their recent Father's Day promotion was very successful. Dads could enter the park for free on the Saturday and Sunday and this brought in 4000 more visitors over the weekend than the year before. The students asked some excellent questions, one from Caitlin Edwards particularly sparked interest.

Caitlin asked how the recession had affected the park and we discovered visitor number actually increased during the economic downturn, due to lots of people choosing "staycations" instead of going abroad.

With the talks over we hopped back on the bus and made our way around the Safari Park, seeing the

parks largest animals. We managed to get out of the monkey enclosure without losing any vital bus parts which was also a bonus! The lions put on a good show for us sitting right by the road edge, in touching distance if we had the windows down!

The afternoon involved walking around the smaller, but just as important animals. Students had fun in the maze, some doing better than others. Mr Koller was very unsuccessful and walked the whole edge of the maze before he found the middle. This was not helped by Mr Giblin shouting the wrong directions at him.

Lots of students touched the stingray and penguins, fed the birds and marveled at the largest butterflies we have ever seen! Mr Giblin, Mr Kendry,

Mr Koller and myself all had a go at holding a snake and Mr Kendry went a step further and opened his hands up for a tarantula. Very brave!

The students were fantastic and it was a pleasure taking them on the trip! They should be proud of all their hard work they have put in this year and get ready to use their new found marketing knowledge in September!

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What career should I consider?

What could my love of English lead to?

What job might I be good at?

By Mrs Parr

Head of Careers

These are questions that we love to hear in the academy because it becomes clear to us that students are starting to consider the bigger picture – even beyond academic achievement.

Although our students have access to quality Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) throughout the year (both in the academy and independently) – we realised our students benefit further from meeting people from the world of work.

Learning for Living included a range of careers focused activities during the academy day, we included careers workshops (CV writing, Cover letters, recognising own transferable skills, interview techniques etc.) during which every Year 10 student was offered a “mock” interview with an em-

ployer.

All Year 10 students applied for an apprenticeship opportunity (from a selection of current live vacancies on offer locally). In collaboration with English department they identified the personal qualities and skills required for their chosen vacancy and completed their application. Some students went on to support this with a covering letter or C.V.

Completed application forms were divided amongst the employers who interviewed students for the positions and provided constructive feedback. Students this year attended their interviews in smart business wear rather than school uniform, and feedback received from the employers was extremely complimentary.

Businesses supporting Mock interviews included: Air Bus, Army, Prospect Training, Cheltenham Borough Homes, Cheltenham Town FC, Prestbury Marketing, Gloscol, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Bristol Street Motors, Simpsons, Dream Job Coach, BITC (Business in the Community), Brian Dix Construction.

Highlights included: • The participation of 48 professionals in their varying industries supporting our “mock” interviews.

• Careers workshops (CV writing, Cover letters, recognising own transferable skills, interview techniques etc.)

• Motivational “careers coaching” session by Louise Jenner the Dream Job Coach • Students registering on UCAS Progress, an online tool to help young people make the right decisions after their GCSEs. UCAS Progress is helping all young people – not just those looking to go on to higher education – by giving them access to impartial information and advice, and the ability to search and apply for all after GCSE training and study options • Team building activity - to understand how to work effectively as part of a team.

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Year 10 Work Shadowing an insight into a professional future and an opportunity to develop work related skills.

By Mrs Parr

Head of Careers

Work shadowing is an informal type of work experience where you observe someone in their role to understand how they do their job. Whether you’re going straight into work, or on to study at college or university, work experience is an important part of any application process. It provides a chance to gain

Our students went to a variety of employers including: Barclays Bank

GE Aviation

Thomas Cook

Style Magazines

Robert Limbrick Architect

Steve Beattie Auto's

Pathology Dept.

Nuffield Health

St Faiths Care Home

Travail Employment

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Stagecoach

Boots High St

Booth Bomford Plumbers

Acorn Dental Surgery

Executive Aviation Services

Brabow Engineering

Lawrence John Ltd

Hobbycraft

Endsleigh Insurance

The Cutting Room

Ellenborough Hotel

Royal Mail

The Bell Hotel, Tewkesbury

Matalan

St Catherines Surgery

Adey Heating

Cheltenham Pharmacy

Pulhams Coaches

Guadio

Lloyds Pharmacy

Year 9 Gifted and Talented

Year 11 Students, we look forward to seeing you on GCSE Results Day:

By Mrs Parr

Head of Careers

Year 10 University of Gloucestershire Summer School

By Mrs Parr

Head of Careers

Thursday 20th August Please come in to the Academy to receive your receive your results. You will be handed an envelope containing the results of all the exams you have taken.

Arrival: 9am - 12pm Collect from: Cotswold Hall

Enrolment to Sixth Form Please see a member of staff to enrol.

Subject choices will be confirmed at enrolment to ASA Sixth Form on results day.

If you are joining another Sixth form or college, have a Job/Apprenticeship please complete a destination form with Mrs Taylor before you leave.

Selected students attended an exciting visit to Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall) as part of our Gifted and Talented programme.

This visit is a great way for our students to find out first-hand what it would be like to live and study at an Oxford college. Students had a talk on studying at the University of Oxford and information on the application and admissions process, academic sessions in a lecture hall, tours of the college and city, taking in the the Natural History Museum.

Launched in 2004, the Year 10 Summer School has proved to be a great success year on year, allowing students to experience living and studying at university.

Students work alongside current university students and lecturers and experience an all inclusive look at university life. This is a fantastic event for 70 lucky students to experience university life first-hand. We are delighted that All Saints’ Academy students have secured 14 of the 70 places on offer to students from all Gloucestershire schools.

Participating students will stay in private, en-suite bedrooms in our halls of residence at Oxstalls campus in Gloucester, and visit our other sites to experience a variety of different subject tasters. The residential is provided completely free of charge with all meals, accommodation and activities included.

Students who applied but were unable to secure a place will spend a day at the university during the summer term.

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CATERING

Great Tasting Meals!

• Buying local, British produce enables us to support our farmers and invest in our local communities.

• We have awards from the British Hen Welfare Trust and Compassion in World Farming for our use of free-range eggs.

• We make sure we have the freshest and highest quality produce on our menu.

• We buy Red Tractor, farm assured meat and poultry.

• Our menus don’t contain any undesirable additives, hydrogenated fats or GM ingredients.

We know that our menus are good and lots of students enjoy one of our meals every day. But take a look at the other reasons why our meals are great: • We are proud to support British farmers and producers and we take the sourcing of our ingredients seriously.

Just as you’d expect, you can trust us to provide meals, which meet the government’s school food standards.

Our menus are full of protein, omega rich fish, whole grain rice and pasta, and vitamin-packed fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure students have the fuel to perform academically throughout the school day.

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Free School Meals Did you know that you might be entitled to free school meals?

For more information and details on how to claim, visit: www.gov.uk/apply-freeschool-meals

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Food Allergens

When someone eats a food they are allergic to, it can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which may be fatal.

The new Food Information for Consumers Regulations 2011 implements a new requirement that all caterers must follow.

At Aspens, we already cater for lots of students with allergies and we regularly check the information from our suppliers to see if there have been any ingredient changes. We will continue to do this, and we will ensure that our teams undergo refresher training to incorporate this new legislation.

It is still important that our customers talk to us and tell us about any allergies they have. We can then work together and continue to provide meals that are safe for them to eat.

It’s nearly time for the summer break – we hope you all enjoy your time away from school and look forward to feeding you all when you come back in September.

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Opening Times The dining room is open at mid morning break to fill the gap and at lunchtime, so make sure you pay us a visit at some point throughout the day.

Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 am Breaktime 10:50 - 11:10am Lunch 13:10 - 13:40pm & 13:40 - 14:10pm

What’s on the Menu in September?

Here’s a sneak peak at the menu from September.

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Student of the term

Canterbury

Suzzette Cornejo

Student Comment: I am thrilled to receive the star student of Year 7. I work really hard in lessons and always make sure that my ILTs are done before the due date. I’ve also made sure to come into school every day and get 100%. My attendance isn’t just for me, it’s also for my form and house. This is because I want my form and house to be first so we can receive lots of awards.

I’m proud that All Saints’ Academy is my secondary school because I have really good and caring friends that I don’t want to lose. Also, the challenging work and ILTs are really fun to do.

Westminster

Alisha Bullingham

HAL Comment: I am delighted that Suzzette is Canterbury’s Star Student for Term 5. She is a hardworking and friendly student who has the desire to aim high and achieve success. She is fully immersed in Academy life and can be relied upon to offer help and support to other students. She is an excellent role model for the rest of her year and the House. I am proud to have her in Canterbury House.

life. Her attitude to learning has been consistently outstanding in all the Stop the Clock reports and it is clear that she is an asset to W7 and Westminster House. Alisha has proved that being quiet does not stop you achieving great things. Her attendance and behaviour have made her stand out as an outstanding student at All Saints’ Academy. Well done Alisha.

Tutor Comment: Suzzette has made a fantastic start to All Saints’ Academy since starting in September and exemplifies the workings of an outstanding student. She has 100% attendance and 3 fantastic stop the clocks, with 1’s in nearly every box.

Suzzette is highly spoken about by other teachers around the Academy which would suggest that she is not just a star student in form but also in lessons. She is exceptionally polite and helpful and more than willing to help and listen to others when needed, be that homework queries or just a friendly ear if they are feeling down. She is always well presented and walks around school with a smile on her face and it is a pleasure having her in C6.

Tutor Comment: Alisha demonstrates a great ATL in all of her subjects and her confidence is beginning to grow. She has outstanding attendance and works hard to maintain that.

Alisha has proven herself to be a very helpful and thoughtful member of the tutor group. She helps to monitor the attendance of W7 and keeps the attendance chart updated.

Although Alisha is one of the quieter members of the tutor group I know that she always puts 100% in to her learning tasks and does her best all the time. She is a reliable and happy member of the group and will be a great role model to the new Year 7s when they start in September.

Durham

Abbey Langdon

Student Comment: Thank you for the nomination Miss Ayling. I am very proud of myself for being student of the term. I wasn’t expecting to win the award. But where I have tried my best, I have achieved.

I will carry on trying my hardest to achieve other goals. Next year I will carry on participating in the interhouse competitions so we can gain more success for Westminster.

HAL Comment: Congratulations Alisha on winning the Westminster House student of the term award. Alisha has made an excellent start to her All Saints’ Academy school

York

HAL Comment: Abbey has had a fantastic first year at All Saints’ Academy. She settled very quickly and is well liked within her house tutor group. Abbey’s attitude to learning has been consistently high throughout the year. This is true of her Independent Learning Tasks as well.

I’m looking forward to seeing Abbey grow into a great role model for other students as she moves up the academy.

Well done for a great year and keep up the good work.

Student Comment: Firstly, I would like to thank Mrs Brightwell and Mr Bradley for choosing me. I feel very proud to have been chosen. My hard work has paid off. I really enjoy being at All Saints’ Academy and I especially enjoy Drama because I like acting. Thank you again.

Term 5 2015

Tutor Comment: Well done Abbey for being chosen for Durham house Student of the Term.

You are one of the politest and most helpful members of D4 and your attendance is outstanding. You always work hard and do your best and this is reflected in your stop the clock and in the amount of star points you receive.

Great work Abbey, you are a pleasure to have in form. Keep it up!

Interhouse Results Term 5

Westminster Points: 125 Position: 1st

Canterbury Points: 114 Position: 2nd

Durham

Points: 105 Position: 3rd

York

Points: 72 Position: 4th

Attendance Figures As of 02/07/2015

Westminster Percentage: 94% Position: 1st

Durham

Percentage: 93.7% Position: 2nd

Canterbury

Percentage: 93.3% Position: 3rd

Bartosz Obrebski

HAL Comment: Bartosz has made a great start to his time at All Saints’ Academy. It is lovely to see that he is a polite, considerate young man and that he went out of his way to make his new tutor feel welcome when he joined the Academy at Easter.

Bartosz has outstanding attendance and an outstanding attitude to learning and I am sure that this will lead to success in his academic subjects. Well done Bartosz.

Student Comment: When I was nominated for the Year 7 student of the term I felt happy and proud. I have been chosen because I always help others and I try my best in lessons. I like this because the teachers are nice and the lessons are interesting. I also feel that I try my best and it is nice that it is recognised.

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Tutor Comment: First impressions count and on my first day at work in All Saints’ I found the door being held open for me by a very polite and friendly young man who showed me where everything was and talked about the routines of the day. That young man was Bartosz and throughout the term he has continued to shine. He is always kind, considerate and pleasant to other students, he works well in his classes and never seems to lose his sense humour. All in all very worthy of student of the term.

York

Percentage: 92.9% Position: 4th

Star Points

As of 02/07/2015

York

37758 Position: 1st

Westminster 37509 Position: 2nd

Canterbury 36509 Position: 3rd

Durham

33774 Position: 4th

Issue 33, Term 6, 2015

Year 8 Cricket Season Comes To An End

ASA SPORTS www.asachelt.org

ASA Victory at School Sports Games

By Mr Pierce

Assistant Head of PE

By Mr Rollason PE Teacher

The Year 8 Cricket team is the only team who would call for a run and wish his partner good luck at the same time.

This seasons Cricket saw Josh Morton-Ellison lead his team in some of the highest batting scores ASA has ever achieved. Incredible wickets, run outs, dropped catches and LBWs provided exciting experiences for the players in each game. “Send those bails to Wales” and “a dot ball is a hot ball” became the two supporting chants when fielding. Good fun, great attitudes and top quality Cricket etiquette was show by all. Well done boys.

Girls District Athletics

By Mrs Williams Head of PE

We took a small squad of Year 7, 8 and 9 students to the Prince of Wales stadium for the annual district athletic tournaments. All the girls did really well with Suzette Cornejo coming 3rd in the Year 7 Shot Put and Justyna Kandziorra coming 4th in the Year 9 Shot Put.

Rounders’

By Mrs Williams Head of PE

We took a Year 8 and a Year 10 squad to compete in the district rounders tournaments. The Year 8s travelled to Balcarras school, the team did well with their fielding skills but unfortunately didn’t score enough rounders to win.

The Year 10 team started with a poor batting performance, but quickly turned this around and made some amazing rounders, but again didn’t manage to make it to the finals. The Year 8 team nominated Tyeisha Dowding, and the Year 10 team nominated Courtney Carroll for players of the tournament.

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Well done to the Year 8 boys and girls who took part in the mountain biking events at Hartpury College as part of the National Schools Sports Games. Six schools competed in the cross country mountain biking, looking to claim the title of best individual time and best team time. The girls’ team trails race saw All Saints’ finish in bronze position and the boys’ team did even better recording a silver medal.

During the lunch break students had the opportunity for a quick game of Zorb football. Much to Mr Pierces’ disappointment the Year 8 mountain biking team turned down the offer of Mr Pierce vs all.

ASA SPORTS DAY

Issue 33, Term 6, 2015

By Mrs Williams Head of PE

www.asachelt.org

Twitter bites from the day

Another very successful sports day happened on 26th June at the Prince of Wales Stadium with Canterbury house just pipping Durham to win the overall trophy. There were many hard fought battles with 24 new records set and in some instances 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed positions all broke the record. It made a change to have a dry sports day, our ďŹ rst for many years. The Sixth Form BTEC Sports students helped to organise the day and did a fantastic job.

Thanks to all the houses for their support and to all the staff that helped out on the events and within the stands.

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