ASA TODAY Issue 45

Prom Pull-out

Picture gallery of Year 11 Prom & Year 13 Ball

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Year 5 at St Thomas More Primary become journalists for the day.

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The All Saints’ Academy Newspaper

2017 Record Breakers

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Forty four Academy records were broken on All Saints’ Academy’s Sports Day at Prince of Wales Stadium this year. Year 8 claiming the most records broken, a grand twenty in total.

Students took part in a range of events: hurdles, track, high jump, triple jump, long jump, shot put, discus and javelin.

This year saw the highest participation by students which was fantastic to see.

The spirit of sports day was heartwarming to see as students and staff supported and cheered the atheletes.

Canterbury House won the day by just 13 points with Durham coming a close second. You can see more photos from the day on page 19. A list of all of the new records can be found on page 16.

‘Sports Day was a fantastic event. The atmosphere was just brilliant. The effort put in by students was superb.’

Mr McNiffe Principal

Africa team depart for mission On Thursday 22nd June our Africa Mission Trip received kind donations from Leagues4you and The Joanna Brown Trust.

Netball bibs and shirts, footballs, rounders sets and lanyards were all given to the Africa Mission Team who will be leaving for their trip of a lifetime in July this year.

Miss Morley said ‘We are so pleased that Leagues4you and the Joanna Brown Trust are supporting our mission to Tanzania. Their amazing donations of rounders, netball kits and equipment is going to make such a huge difference to the students that we work with when we are there. Thank you so much!’

Thank you to everyone who has donated and helped with fundraising for the mission trip that will see 12 students and four staff going to work with our partner school in Kasulu, Tanzania.

We would like to thank all of the parents, students, staff and community who have donated in some way to the Africa Mission Trip.

Without your generous donations we could not have raised our grand total of £34,000 enabling the team to go on this once in a lifetime trip.

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Another fantastic term

By Mrs Edgar

PR & Communications Manager Chief Editor It has been an incredibly busy term.

With lots of fantastic events, celebrations and hard work by our students.

The highlight for me was the Year 13 Ball and Year 11 Prom. Year 11 and Year 13 have worked so incredibly hard in the lead up to their exams, so it was great to gather the year back together to celebrate at the academy events.

The Bishops’ Award at the Tewkesbury Abbey was another highlight this term. You will find photos from this event in our next issue of ASA TODAY.

Thank you to all of the staff and students that have submitted fantastic articles over this academic year. We look forward to bringing you more stories next year.

Next term’s newspaper will be documenting student successes and achievements. We also hope to be showcasing some of our brilliant alumni that have recently graduated from university.

If you are interested in writing for the Academy newspaper please email asatoday@asachelt.org

ASA TODAY Editorial Team Chief Editor: Mrs Edgar Editor: Miss Smith

By Mr McNiffe Principal

Welcome to our final edition of ASA TODAY for this academic year. During July we celebrate all the achievements and successes over the year and this has really been a bumper one!

Our Year 11, 12 and 13 students celebrated the end of their summer GCSE and A Level examination period with a wonderful Year 13 Ball and Year 11 Prom at Hatherley Manor. We are so proud of all the hard work dedication and commitment they have all put in.

Our Year 11 students worked through their examinations right up to the 30th June with no study leave. As a consequence, I am sure they will be the next record breaking year group for the Academy when we celebrate their results in August. Well done to all of them and many thanks to my team of staff for all the support and extra work they have put in to help our students prepare for all their examinations.

All our other year groups had their House Graduation Ceremonies where they received awards for success across the curriculum, honouring and acting on our Christian values, scholarship and tutor awards. These events celebrate and highlight the excellence demonstrated by our stu-

dents in their academic achievement and contribution to life at All Saints’ Academy. So many of our young people strive to succeed and I am so proud of the high levels of excellence they have demonstrated over this Academic year. Well done to you all.

The Prince of Wales Stadium was again the venue for our Academy Sports Day. This year heralded the best ever participation in all events by our students with forty four records broken, which was outstanding! The sportsmanship shown over all events was excellent and all athletes, no matter of skill level or talent were cheered wholeheartedly by all students and staff. Congratulations goes to Canterbury House who retained the title again and well done to all our students for making our sports day such a memorable event.

Sporting achievement is one of the hallmarks of All Saints’ Academy and the most recent success of our Year 8 Rounder’s Team is another reason to feel proud because they became the District Champions this summer. Well done to them!

Excellence in English Literature is also becoming a tradition with our involvement in Cheltenham Festivals First Story project. Our latest group of students have published a book called ‘A Flock of Words Takes Flight’ which is an anthology of poetry and prose. It is a truly outstanding book and a credit to the creative writing of our young authors. Here is a sample written by Kailey Burgess: ‘I come from twinkle, twinkle little star, Pianos, soundtracks and more.

I come from a garden, Flowers bending in the breeze From tulips, daisies, roses and bushes, The perfect little garden….’

Rotary Club Donation

Formerly known as Parent Forum This group - which meets once a term, for an hour, to discuss a whole variety of issues related to life at the Academy – has just celebrated its fourth birthday.

At the end of this year we give our best wishes and thanks to some staff who are leaving. Mr Whitmore, Miss Kidson and Mr Denning have completed their Teach First training with us. We wish them every success in their future careers. Mr Fredrickson (English) leaves at the end of this term, he has had such a great influence on First Story and I would like to thank him for his inspiration in teaching English Literature. We offer our best wishes to Mrs Wilczynska for all her great work as a Maths teacher and EAL coordinator at the Academy over the years and Chris Jones who has served as a wonderful TA over many years.

Retiring this year is Mrs Coleman after 28 years in teaching.

Her contribution to teaching Food Technology and Hospitality has been significant and we wish her all our best in her retirement. Mr Green from our Site Team also retires this year. He has been a great help over the years to both the Academy and predecessor schools. We will miss him greatly and wish him all the best in his retirement.

This year has been packed full of opportunities for our students to succeed! Many thanks to all my staff team, Governors, friends and parents of All Saints’ Academy for your continued support and all my best wishes for the summer holiday.

Thank you to the Cheltenham Rotary Club who kindly donated a defibrillator to All Saints’ Academy.

This will be available outdoors for school and community use.

All parents are welcome to come along and share any concerns, feedback or suggestions they wish to raise on matters linked to the life of the students at the Academy.

Over the years topics discussed have included Homework, Academy Uniform and Parents’ Evenings.

If you are interested in attending please email Mrs Crawford on acrawford@asachelt.org.

We look forward to seeing you.

IMPORTANT DATES AS/A Level Results Day Thursday 17th August 9am - Year 13 10am - Year 12 GCSE Results Day Thursday 24th August 9-11

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Students become published authors!

By Mr Fredrickson English Teacher

Last Thursday saw a highlight of the packed ASA calendar: the premiere of our students’ book launch ‘A Flock of Words Takes Flight’.

The evening was the culmination of a year’s creative writing by 14 students from Years 8 to 13. The local press and BBC Radio Gloucestershire came to take pictures and interview our stars of the evening as they received free books containing their own work, making them published authors – an achievement no one can ever take away from them!

This is a project funded by the Academy, Cheltenham Literature

Festival and a UK wide organisation called First Story which supports creative writing in areas of socio-economic deprivation.

Julia Kolano, Amie Adcock, Oliwia Jaczscura, Sophie Porter, Kailey Burgess, Peter Etheredge, Ronan Austin, Anna Straw, Hope Louise Jones (deputising for Paris Duffy), Lottie Farmer, Ellie Swift, Emma Pepa, Reece Attwood and Seamus Bonner answered questions from the audience and performed pieces from their anthology. They were all brilliant. From start to finish it felt as if the whole occasion floated on a bubble of celebration.

Aside from the students themselves, special thanks are due to all the family and friends who came to support the students; to Jane Bailey, the

Academy’s resident writer in the last two years of the project who has been so much more than a creative guru to our students; to Mr Wilkinson and Mrs

Cummings for being in attendance during the evening and to Mrs Battershill, Miss Kidson, Miss Zimbalatti and Mr Griffin from the English team for giv-

ing up their evening at such a busy time of the academy year to provide a much-appreciated departmental show of strength.

ASA International Ambassadors

By Miss Lobb MFL Teacher

There is a brand new student leadership role at ASA and something to celebrate – the appointment of our very first International Ambassadors!

Forty students applied and had a faceto-face interview, answering questions like “How can we promote languages across the Academy?” and “If you could learn any language, what would it be and why?” The applications and interviews were of a fantastic standard and the students really impressed with their enthusiasm, creativity and commitment.

Since then, the International Ambassadors have been meeting regularly after school, sharing ideas for fun international-themed events and displays, and preparing for primary school visit days and inductions. A group of especially-committed Year 9s gave up their lunch times to put up

an amazing display about International Music in Malvern Ground – come and have a look!

Moving forward, our next project is the launching of a brand new Foreign Film Night event. The International Ambassadors have helped decide on a selection of brilliant films from all over the world to showcase, starting on Friday 14th July. You will see some of the students in your morning briefings to tell you more about this – if you’re interested, drop by MG02 and add your name to the sign-up list.

The International Ambassador team is just warming up, ready to start next year with plenty of new, fun things lined up. If you see them around the Academy, I am sure they will be pleased to tell you about what is happening. The ASA International Ambassadors are: Natalia Tarnawa, Seamus Bonner, Maya Szpanski, Jessica Tsang, Julia Kolano, Jay Foley, Serena Pepa, Oliver Ray and Ellie Davage. A massive congratulations! Una gran felicitación! Toutes nos felicitations!

Hugh Jansen Memorial Golf Day

By Mr Kelly

Head of Technology Faculty Thanks to everyone who came and supported the Jansen Golf Memorial.

We raised just over £50 which will go in the Jansen Fund.

We had 19 golfers playing in total. Including lots of ex-students, which was great to see as well as our current students and staff. Jansen’s family members got to meet everyone,

and spent some time with Matt Jones - our most recent winner of the Jansen Award.

Well done to Mr Ferguson who won with the lowest score. But as he has won before, Dan Derrick was our winner! Dan also won the longest drive.

SPIRITUALITY

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Annual Mass for Catholic Education

By Mrs Spence Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain

On Tuesday 27th June, a group of students representing the Academy, accompanied by myself and Mr McNiffe, travelled down to Clifton Cathedral in Bristol to attend the annual Mass celebrating Catholic Education in the Diocese.

Schools from all over the diocese were represented and the Mass began at 7.00pm with a procession of the school banners. Nathaniel Casuco and Jessica Haddon carried the All Saints’ Banner.

The main celebrant of the

Mass was Bishop Declan and during the Mass all were invited to renew their commitment to the education of the children in our diocesan schools.

This year has seen a number of different pressures on our schools from different sources. Despite these pressures all those who work in schools have worked exceptionally hard to ensure that pupils flourish.

In his homily, Bishop Declan spoke about the importance of the role of all involved in education including teachers, support staff, chaplains and governors in the formation of the young people in our care. He expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for their dedication to promoting a vision of Christian Education where

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Year 11 Leaver’s Service

By Mrs Spence Roman Catholic Lay Chaplain

The Year 11 Leaver’s Service led by the Chaplains is always a poignant moment, a time to come together to reflect on the past five years. A time to say thank you to God for the friendships made, the good times shared,

Colby Kelly and Erykah Cameron Canterbury’s House Captains

Rev. Philip Smith doing the final blessing

Many thanks

to all who contributed to the CAFOD appeal

‘Turn little fish into Big fish’ The total raised was

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Julia Obrebska and Magdalena Kroliczak York House Captains

the laughter, the jokes, and all that has been achieved. We give thanks to God for these moments and also remember the more difficult times that may have been experienced and acknowledge that through these times, by God’s grace the students have grown and become stronger.

We began with Mr McNiffe welcoming the students and leading the Academy Prayer. Then Mr Ferguson, Head of Year 11 and the House Achievement Leaders Mrs Crawford, Mr Rollason, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Adset brought forward candles and offered prayers that the light of Jesus will guide the students in the future.

A bible passage was read

by Joe Almond and was taken from St Paul’s letter to the Colossians in which he gives us good advice on how we can live in peace and harmony with one another. This was followed by an address by, Mr McNiffe.

The House Captains then carried up symbols of academy life and offered Thank you Prayers. Canterbury House Captains, Erykah Cameron and Colby Kelly carried a cross.

Durham House Captains Nikoletta Wiecek and Leah Wright carried academy ties from each House.

Westminster House Captains, Jakub Sprenger and Sophie Woodman carried school text books.

York House Captains Julia Obrebska and Magda Kroliczak carried a football.

Following this we then watched a video clip. The message conveyed, was that we are all unique, ‘There is no one like you’. The poem Our Deepest Fear was read by Magda Kroliczak and spoke of how each should not be afraid to let the light within shine brightly, we were born to manifest the glory of God within each of us.

Following the final prayer, Rev P. Smith Vicar of St Aidan’s and St Silas blessed the leaver’s crosses and gave the final blessing to all present. On exiting the hall the students were offered the crosses as a reminder of their time here but more importantly that God will be with them wherever they go and whatever they do.

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Whizz Kidz CBH Work Placements

By Mr Mudge

Leader of Learning Support (SENDCo) On the 14th June All Saints’ Academy hosted an event organised by the Gloucestershire Advisory Teacher service in conjunction with Whizz Kidz, along with students and their parents from across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. Whizz Kidz are a charity that are working hard to transform the lives of disabled children across the UK, supporting them to become confident and independent young adults.

The ‘Whizzing on Wheels’ event was a fun and engaging day that began with a workshop of how to prevent wheel-

chair use impacting on school life and their future careers with activities such as discussions on future plans and an insight into the world of work from the Whizz Kidz team.

The afternoon consisted of developing wheelchair skills. Students had practice using public transport as Stagecoach provided a bus for the day to practice getting on & off! They had wheelchair ‘lessons’ and skills development classes for example: understanding turning circles, avoiding obstacles and completing wheelchair challenges. The day finished with wheelchair races and I was very proud that our own All Saints’ student, Chelsey Webb, came out on top with some speedy skills and technical precision. It was a fantastic fun day that was greatly enjoyed by all.

Below: Planning their work placements with our contractors Travis Perkins

Above: Our students can go right to the top of the class after showing their commitment and talents at last Friday’s weekly session.

Below: Health and Safety Training

Above: Working with St Peters and The Moors Big Local, they were set the task of regenerating the community garden space on Tewkesbury Road. They worked hard to clear weeds and soil, lay gravel, wire brush down the railing and then paint them. They did a really fantastic job and as you can see from the photos have made a really positive impact to the area.

Science Festival

By Mr Chapman

Teacher of Science

For the first time in many years, All Saints’ Academy has taken students to the Cheltenham Science Festival. 50 students from Year 9 and 10 enjoyed three different talks by some inspiring leading scientists. One man had even

worked with David Attenborough!

The students were outstanding ambassadors for the Academy, with probing questions and excellent participation.

To finish this exciting day, all students and staff could visit the ‘Explore Zone’ organised by our FameLab partner, EDF energy. We hope that students are now curious about a career in the Sciences and we look forward to another trip next year.

By Mrs Francis

Alternative Provision Manager We have started an exciting new programme between Cheltenham Borough

Year 6 Induction Day

By Mrs Derwent

Head of Design and Technology

Homes and All Saints’ Academy.

We offer a six month programme for AP students to attend one day a week. The programme is made up of sessions focusing on employment, health and wellbeing, community development and work experience placements.

Our latest youth project to inspire young people started on 5th May 2017. Over the next six months, the APP (Alternative Provision Programme), delivered by our employment initiatives and community development teams, will be helping students from All Saints’ Academy.

The programme has been developed to give the students a flavour of the working world and aims to energise and inspire these young people to

look to the future and help them stay in mainstream education.

So far the students have demonstrated a real commitment to the programme. They have been set many tasks and have shown they have the ability and skills to try new things, meet new people and make a positive impact in their communities.

“We are very proud of their achievements and look forward to working with them for the remainder of the programme. These five young men are proving they are capable of achieving their goals and learning new skills”.

Gayna Griffiths CBH Employment Initiatives Co-ordinator

Student Success

Gloucestershire Youth Choir

By Elle McCullough

Student Reporter

In July, students from local Primary schools arrived at All Saints’ for two days of activities. 150 students entered the DT department and each person successfully made a photo frame out of lollipop sticks. The DT team were impressed with the students ability to work independently, but also how they supported each other and shared resources so well. We are really looking forward to these students being in our GCSE groups of the future!

On Wednesday the 5th of July I sang with the Gloucestershire Youth Choir in Symphony Hall, Birmingham as part of the second round of Music For Youth. This choir is made up of singers from schools all over Gloucestershire, who get together for training days during the holidays and sing. We met at Gupshill Manor where I joined all of my friends. After we signed in with Lisa, our leader, we had a practice before heading to Birmingham. We drove for an hour and a half and were very

tired but once we had had a trip to Starbucks everything changed.

I was really amazed by the size of the Symphony Hall and was proud to be competing against 21 other choirs and musical groups. We sang Gospel Train, Minnie the Moucher and Deep in the Night. We are now waiting to find out whether we will get through to perform at the Albert Hall in London for the second time.

Mrs Austin and Mrs Aitchison give out letters about joining GYC to choir members each year and I would recommend that anyone who gets the opportunity should do it because it is fun and a great experience.

The best things about it are that you make lots of friends and it boosts your confidence massively.

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Fidget Spinners

NEWS

A St Thomas More Primary Year 5 Page

St Thomas More Sports Day

By Ollie

By Millie, Shafwan and Oscar

Fidget spinners are the latest craze. You could also say they are taking over the world! Most schools have banned fidget spinners from students because they are a distraction. Fidget spinners are known for people that have A.D.H.D in schools. I think they should be allowed in school for free time; only so they don’t get bored. Fidget spinners are made of weights, caps, paint and metal.

On Tuesday 13th of June 2017 we had our school Sports Day, it was extremely fun and exhausting. We all enjoyed this year’s Sports Day and can’t wait for next year’s Sports Day. The teams we have in our school are Luke (yellow), Mark (red), Matthew (green) John (blue).

Student Reporter

Active Champions

Student Reporter

Warm up activities Every Tuesday and Thursday we have P.E and we do a lot of different stretch-

Science Day

By Lily & Jana

Student Reporters

By Joshua, Caden & Ashton Student Reporters

In active champions there are four leaders two Year 5 children Ellie, Josh and two Year 6 Joe and Robin. Here is some information about the club.

About the club We have two clubs, one for juniors and one for infants. There were eight

invited from juniors and eight from infants. The Infants are on Tuesday and Thursdays are for Juniors.

How we learnt to lead the club We went on a trip to the Oxtalls Tennis Centre where we learnt how to lead a club and run activities. We met a famous sportsman named Richard Parker who told us to never give up and keep trying to inprove.

School Clubs

By Louie, Lacie, Ruby & Kayne Student Reporters

Clubs at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School usually happen for the children either at lunch time or after school to keep us busy. The clubs are held outside or inside at different times. We have so many clubs avail-

able including: Monday – Phonics, Chaplaincy, Mathletics, Summer Sports and Homework Tuesday – Singing, Science, Media, School Council Thursday – Gardening, Rounders, KS1 Athletics Friday – Dance We are lucky that we have so many different clubs to participate in and even better they are ALL FREE!

es and warm ups. We also do a variety of different mini games. That is how we get ready for Sports Day. What we do before doing the races Before doing the races we get prepared by doing mini activities, such as javelins, football, discus and jumping. This helps us to warm ourselves up ready for the races (the races are after break time).

Races Just after break, we get ready to sit down on the mats in our teams. We go class by class down to the track to get ready to race.

Around the school

On Wednesday 15th of March St Thomas More Catholic Primary School did a Science day. We had lots of fun.

We did a lot of different projects. Year 5 and Year 6’s first project was building a newspaper and sellotape tower, that was the only stationary we could use.

We tried this project two times to see how they both went. Then Year 5 went to Year 6 and the people told us it is better to do the newspaper in triangle shapes.

After we made our tower we then created our own car with cardboard, blue tack, straws and a balloon.

By Louie, Lacie, Ruby & Kayne

Well done Year 5 on a fantastic page!

School Fire

By Casey

Student Reporter

In July 2016 there was a fire in our school. It started in the early hours of the morning when luckily a neighbour noticed smoke coming from the building. After calling 999 the fire brigade responded with three fire engines to tackle the blaze. It was a disaster!

Once the fire was safely put out it was discovered that a water pipe had been dripping above an electrical box which sparked and started the blaze. Luckily it was a Sunday so no-one was injured.

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Student Editor: Ellie-May Student Photographer: Isabel Student Designer: Lenny

Student Reporters

At St Thomas More there is a great variety of amazing things around and inside our school.

TEACHERS Miss. Copson is a very good story teller and the class enjoys it.

Miss Cole is a very brilliant writer and drawer.

Mrs Mattholie is are sports leader and she does fun P.E lessons.

Mrs Barton is a fantastic Maths teacher.

Mr. Homes is good at doing R.E. Miss Marley is a good English teacher .

Miss Wilson has to help the year 6s when they go into secondary school they know lots.

THEMES Year 6 - On with the show Year 5 - Break a leg!

Year 4 - Head shoulders knees and toes Year 3 - Inside incredible me!

Year 2 - SPLASH! Year 1 - Ahoy-Matey Reception - The Gruffalo At St Thomas More Catholic Primary school we enjoy learning with interesting themes that include our Science, History, Geography, English and Art work all together!

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Green Power Racing

of Go4set I will bring all of my racing experience to make sure All Saints’ is first across the line!

The team will get the opportunity to compete in a national competition held at a full size motor racing circuit. The events will involve two 90 minute races at some of the best venues in the UK. The format means that all teams have the same motor and one pair of 12 volt batteries per race. With a level playing field it is all down to the design and manufacture of the cart.

With a team of nine permitted, competition for a place is expected to be high. More information will be available from myself and the DT team in September.

By Mr Shergold

Assistant Head of DT & Engineering

By Mr Shergold

Assistant Head of DT & Engineering Myself and more importantly the six pupils that made up 2017 Go4Set entry came out on top at the recent awards at EDF energy at the Gloucester-based Nuclear power companies headquarters. The pupils walked off with the pupils’ choice award against some very stiff competition from the likes of Cheltenham Ladies and Balcarras to name a few.

The Go4SET project linked

teams of six pupils with employers and universities in a 10 week Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project. They had the opportunity to visit GE Aviation in Bishops Cleeve working with their apprentices and touring the facilities on the secure site along with regular industrial meetings with GE staff. This trip formed part of the final ‘industrial contact’ meeting before the regional final at the end of May. The pupils worked hard on a project entitled ‘Our School is an Island’ which asked the pupils to design and model an eco-school based on a desert island, thinking about every-

South West Chef Competition

By Mrs Derwent

Head of Design and Technology Competition was strong, and Becky Fear (4DH) was the lucky winner, having produced an outstanding main meal and gaining 30 House Points for Durham. I was particularly impressed with Becky’s dish as she had demonstrated so much of what she has learnt in her food lessons throughout the competition. I would like to say an extra special well done to the students who competed last year, and returned again

this year for another chance.

Becky will be training hard on her new dish, Sea Bass with lemon roasted cornish kings and asparagus with basil hollandaise, ready to compete on 12th July!

Farewell to Mrs Coleman

An exciting new opportunity is about to be launched with the Engineering department at All Saints’. An opportunity to build and race an electrically powered cart in a National competition! Keen to develop on the success

Go4Set

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By Mrs Derwent

Head of Design and Technology

thing from the structure to the curriculum right down to the toilets!

The finals will include a presentation to senior Industry and University figures as well as a short discussion with the judges about their submission. They obviously impressed with their confidence and teamwork as both of these were picked up by the panel as really strong skills within the All Saints’ team.

Massive congratulations to the team; Bobby Barnard, Jasmine French, George Godwin-Locke, Madison Greathead, Kara Heaney and Yaiisa Russell. Now all that’s left is to work out who gets to polish the trophy!

“Hello Mrs Coleman, do you remember me!?” It has been fun to hear so many people arrive at parents evenings and other events, fondly regaling classroom situations and lessons of past.

It will be strange to start September without the familiar welcoming smile of the person that has been up since 5am and already swum 50 lengths of the local pool! The person that knows everyone’s timetable off by heart and can quieten a class in seconds. The person who tenderly nurtures over 300+ turtles in her home time and who is a kind, generous and supportive member of staff.

After many mentions of the imminent retirement, (fortunately limited to once monthly, courtesy of Miss Holland), Mrs Coleman has finally decided to step into the enticing world of retirement, hanging up her apron strings and filing away her resources.

In her time working in our community Mrs Coleman, aka ‘Turtle Breeder extraordinaire’, has moved with us from

St Benedict’s (1994-1997) to Christ College (1997-2011) and now to All Saints’ Academy. She has risen from food teacher to Head of DT department during her service, along with becoming a senior examiner and moderator; an accomplishment not for the faint hearted. For 28 years Mrs Coleman has devoted her time, efforts, energy and passion into supporting so many of our young people; and as such has become a well-known staff member in and around the locality. There are so many people that without her relentless determination and knowledge would not have achieved the GCSE / BTEC grades they have today.

The DT department will find her leaving particularly hard when we no longer have the advice and experience of such a long-standing member of the team. We look forward to her promised visits to check on us now and again. Though the tales of planned holidays and activities calling for her attention will not be as welcome.

On behalf of all the staff, students and DT department we thank her for all her hard work and dedication. We wish Mrs Coleman and her husband all the very best in their long awaited retirement together. Mrs Cole-

PERFORMING ARTS

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Fun with flutes

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GCSE & AS Drama performances

By Miss BaynhamWilliams Head of Drama

By Mrs Austin Head of Music

This year we have been lucky enough to be able to access a class set of flutes and Year 7 students have had the opportunity to learn the basics in their lessons. Some students took to it immediately and were soon able to play short pieces of music whereas others showed great perseverance as they found it challenging to make a consistent note.

Students reflected on learning an instrument afterwards and here are some of their responses: “Learning how to read sheet music and how to play one or more instruments will teach you to be resilient and persevere through hard times to reach success.”

Skye Norval

“I really enjoyed learning the flute since I had never learned a woodwind instrument before.”

Jessica Haddon

The Year 11 and 12 students did the Drama Department proud last term during their exam period. The Year 12s blew audiences away with their interpretation of Dennis Potter’s famous ‘Blue Remembered Hills’ and filled the Cotswold Hall with roars of laughter at the sight of them all playing the roles of small children during WW1.

Forest of Dean accents, farmers caps, tomboy shorts and baby dolls in old fashioned prams aside, they showed the utmost professionalism and com-

mitment with their Brechtian adaptation of the well-known classic. Sammie Smith and Gabrielle Parsons were commended for their portrayal of the ‘mummy and daddy’ obsessed Audrey

and Angela and Ed Whitehead and Dan Boyer’s boisterous anecdotes as Willy and Donald were greatly received too.

Completely contrasting to the innocent children’s role – play was the Year 12s performance of Martin Crimp’s ‘Attempts on her life’. A much darker story presented in a much more melodra-

matic way. Layla May McIntyre, Amy Duckworth and Charlotte Andrews took on the multirole of the highly sought after ‘Annie’ and gave audiences a ‘sass’ filled Physical Theatre

routine with their enticing Air Hostess like personas, inspired by successful theatre company ‘Frantic Assembly’.

The GCSE exam day welcomed and wowed the external examiner who left claiming it was “some of the best representations of the familiar scripts” he’d ever seen. The real talk of the day was Jakub Sprenger, Lewis Brooks, Millie Keane and Leah Wright with their battle of the times performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Ranging from the traditional Lothario to the ‘sick’ scenes of modern day romance, this piece was dynamic and rich in content and delivery.

Charley Hulley, Chloe Fletcher, Chloe Walker and Kiara Allen took audiences on a mind boggling journey through the stages of a murder ‘set up’ in Dennis Kelly’s ‘DNA’ and

mastered the complexity of their mind manipulation story telling superbly.

A real shout out has to go out to the six Year 10s that just missed out on taking Drama as a GCSE option last year (as it wasn’t on offer at the time). Not only did they go above and beyond to rehearse to reach a GCSE standard of final performance, but they also completed the entire GCSE course a whole year earlier than their GCSE year. Oliver Ray, Jose Lumactod, Hope Jones, Chantae Sellers, Ronan Austin and Callum Bell delivered an outstanding final performance of Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ for their Drama exam and became the talk of the Acad-

emy once their peers had realised the success of what they had done.

All GCSE and AS Level drama students did both the department and the Academy proud and all performances showed just how hard everyone had worked throughout the devising process. It puts the Drama Department on a positive platform to start next year and we are excited to see what is to come from September.

Despite changing Drama Teachers half way through the year, all groups showed sheer grit, determination and solidarity to impress their audiences; proving that despite all odds ‘the show must go on’.

“I liked playing the flute even though I wasn’t the best at it. It is very hard to start from scratch.”

Paul Etheredge “During the time I have been learning the flute, I have enjoyed it. I would like to carry on with it because I have never played it before and I would like to improve my skills.”

Zac Wakeman Students will have the opportunity to join an extracurricular music club next year and we hope to be hearing a flute ensemble at future music events.

Examination Success

By Mrs Austin Head of Music

On Saturday 1st July we held our second set of Trinity College Music Examinations for the year. Students have been working hard for these exams on a variety of different instruments.

Congratulations to: Marnie Farnacio: Grade 1 Clarinet Lottie Farmer: Grade 1 Clarinet (with Merit) Owain Newman: Grade 1 Trumpet Lara Andersson: Grade 1 Piano Ellie Davage: Grade 3 Piano Sofia Leslie: Grade 3 Piano (With Merit) Natalie Robinson: Grade 3 Piano (With Merit) Declan Austin: Grade 5 Singing

A big congratulations to Jakub Sprenger who received a place at the prestigious Drama School BOA, after auditioning alongside 3000 students!

Well done also to Leah Wright & Jakub Sprenger who were offered a place at the new Drama School being held at the Everyman Theatre in September.

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By Miss Ward Art Teacher

Courtney Newman

Jakub Sprenger

Joe Almond Sharney Hill

Artur Bartosiak

Joao Da Silva Tome

Xi-Ann Agboton

Magda Kroliczak Kara Williams

Chloe Snell

Lea Zajacova

Sophie Kent The Art Department are incredibly proud of Year 11s hard work and commitment this year. Through Year 9 and 10 they explored the themes of ‘Food’ and ‘Masks and Disguise’ for their coursework, building a strong portfolio of work whilst developing their skills exploring a range of materials and techniques from print-making to textiles.

In January this year they began their exam and were given seven titles to choose from: Angles, Out of Place, Shelter, Detail, Architecture, Surroundings and Assemble. The students explored the work of artists that related to their title and began experimenting with different materials before designing a final outcome. The photos show a range of outcomes from the different titles.

We are so pleased with their art work and wish them the very best for the future.

Wiktoria Sreberska

Shelby Hill

Patryk Pozorski

Remigiusz Banasiak

Wiktoria Sereda

YEAR 11 LEAVERS

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HOUSE GRADUATIONS

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Student of the Term Term 5

Canterbury Jess Haddon

Tutor Comment Jess has made an amazing start to her time at the Academy. She has got herself involved in every extra-curricular club. After being at the Academy for less than a month, Jess was voted as the tutor house council rep as she showed dedication to the Academy and an ability to talk in front of groups of students. Jess has also achieved outstanding reports in each STC. Student Comment I’m really happy to be chosen as star student because it makes me realise that I have some talent for the things I like. Joining the extra-curricular clubs, like choir and dance, has really made an impact on my Academy life and helps me to really enjoy my time here.

I’m also very happy to help out in my tutor group and my house in my role as house council rep.

HAL Comment I am delighted that Jess is Canterbury’s Star Student for Term 5. She has made an amazing start to her time at the Academy and has made the most of every opportunity that is available to her. She is positive, polite and has a great attitude to life and to her learning at the Academy. I am proud to have her in Canterbury House. Congratulations, Jess.

Durham Owen Heaney

Tutor Comment Owen is an outstanding pupil in everything he does, every report has been outstanding as Owen takes real pride in his attainment, attendance and Christian values. He is a perfect role model.

Well done Owen.

Student Comment I am really happy to win this award. I feel honoured that I was chosen out of many other Durham students, especially as I am only in Year 7. I will attempt to work even harder next year!

HAL Comment Owen has had a fantastic start to All Saints’ Academy. Owen has consistently achieved a high number of house points throughout the year, his attendance is outstanding and because of this many pupils look up to Owen. I have been really impressed with his mature approach and his excellence within different subjects.

Well done Owen!

Keep up the great work!

Westminster Isla Palmer

Tutor Comment Isla is a delight to have in form. She always gets it right and consistently meets Academy expectations. Isla can always be relied upon to go that extra mile, both in form time and in other lessons. She wrote a beautiful prayer as part of her Bronze Bishop’s Award, which clearly showed what a compassionate young lady she is. We are really proud to have her W1.

Student Comment I am very proud to be student of the term. I would like to thank my house tutor for my nomination. I have really enjoyed my first year here at the Academy, making new friends and amazing progress. I can’t wait to see what Year 8 has to offer me and I hope to make even more positive progress in the years to come.

HAL Comment Isla has made an excellent start to her Academy 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 Westminster House. Her attendance and behaviour have made her stand out as an outstanding student.

Well done Isla, we look forward to what next term and Year 8 will bring for you.

House Points Average per Student in House Order

Attendance

Overall Interhouse Results

556.1 552.2 602.6 566.5

93.5% 93.4% 94.8% 93%

2nd 3rd 1st 4th

York

Tobias Ayres

Tutor Comment Tobias always works well and is someone who does not seek recognition. His work ethic in lessons is a role model for others as he is always conscientious and someone who takes responsibility for his own learning. He is friendly and helpful in tutor time and around the Academy. He is always considerate of others, offering help when needed.

This is true of charity events as well, where he has generously given his time and donations.

Student Comment Getting student of the term makes me feel like all my hard work is getting noticed. It makes me feel like I have done a good job and want to achieve. I like the Academy because it has given me the chance to make new friends.

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Sports Day Records Year 7

Billy Liddiard

1500m

5m 51s

Josh Burrows

Shot put

7.83m

Shanti Cooper

1500m

6m45s

Jess Haddon

High Jump

1.2m

Millie Chamberlain

Long Jump

3.48m

York

Relay

1m 3s

Year 8 Jurek Marszalek 100m

12s

Jurek Marszalek 200m

25.95s

Matt Hunt

400m

1m 7s

Matt Hunt

800m

2m 47s

Luke Walsh

1500m

5m 42s

Abdul Jabbar

Hurdles

16.93m

Kaleb Fraser

Javelin

23.56m

CJ Peelo

Discus

23.69m

CJ Peelo

Shot put

8.67m

Matt Hunt

Triple Jump

8.73m

Canterbury

Relay

56s

Kelis Jarrett

100m

14.38s

Kelis Jarrett

200m

31.37s

Kaydee Wheeler

800m

3m 21s

Kaydee Wheeler

1500m

6m 43s

Madison Greathead

Discus

16.91m

Madison Greathead

High Jump

1.2m

Yaiisa Russell

Triple Jump

7.93m

Annie-May Jones

Long Jump

3.28m

Durham

Relay Team

1m 4s

Year 9 Daniel Gwillim

200m

26s

Jakub Kroliczak

800m

2m 34s

HAL Comment Tobias has made a great start to his time at All Saints’. He is a polite young man who has excellent attendance and always walks around with a smile on his face! His attitude to learning is also outstanding and he tries hard in all subject areas.

He has represented York House in Interhouse competitions with pride and enthusiasm. We are very proud of Tobias and he is a credit to York House.

Peter Etheredge

Triple Jump

9.24m

York

Relay

54 s

Jadine Loveridge

Long Jump

3.5m

Westminster

Relay Team

1m 5s

WINNER!

Congratulations to Westminster for coming 1st for the 3rd Term in a row!

Year 10 Thomas Chamberlain

100m

11.97s

Jay Axton

800m

2m 25s

Ballie Fullwood

1500m

4m 59s

Tyler Goodey

Discus

22.87m

Jack Dix

Shot put

9.9m

Jay Axton

High Jump

1.66m

Ewan Kerby

Triple Jump

11.98m

Canterbury

Relay Team

51s

Shana Kelly

Javelin

17.4m

Shana Kelly

Discus

16.48m

Kaci Rosaman

Triple Jump

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The summer break is a great time to relax and recharge, however you could also use this time for your own personal development.

Here are a few ideas of how you can do this:

Exploring university It's a good idea to talk about your higher education options in person.

Open days are a great chance to see where you'll be learning and where you could be living.

• Picture yourself living at the university and see if you think you'll be happy there.

• See what the course provider’s facilities are like.

• Ask students and staff anything you'd like to know more about.

Heading to an open day helps you see if the place feels right. It also gives you a chance to get any answers you need before applying to study there.

University Summer Schools Many of our Year 10 and Year 12 students are heading off to Summer School to enjoy a taste of university life. Summer Schools are provided by some universities to let you experience academic and social life on campus, before applying for a place.

Royal Agricultural University - Mary-Jane Dancey, Ellie Stratton, Ryan Thornton and Danielle Wootton University of Gloucestershire – Caleb Etheredge, Bobby Hunt, Hope Jones, Jose Lumactod, Amy Oakley, Jade Pearce, Oliver Ray, Chantae Sellers Oxford Brookes University – Emma Hamblin, Miko Calizon University of Warwick – Adham Rahman

Work Experience Depending on your career aspirations, work experience could improve your chance of securing a university place or apprenticeship. Family, friends or neighbours may be able to help, or you could try contacting local companies directly.

Volunteering Volunteering is an unpaid activity you choose to do freely to support your community. However, volunteers also gain a lot of benefits for themselves too.

It helps you: Try an area of work, learn new skills, develop skills and experiences you can mention on your CV. and applications. Try out an area of work you might be interested in and feel you are doing something worthwhile.

On Line Learning A Mooc is an online university short course aimed at making higher education more accessible to more people. Instead of physically attending lectures and seminars or hitting the library, you complete the course usually over 2/3 hours for a 4/6 weeks, using university materials and resources posted online. They’re open to anyone in the world via the internet, usually free of charge and often they don’t have any entry requirements.

University of Cambridge – Caitlin Leach, Imani Opany How can you use a Mooc to get into higher education?

We asked a couple of the universities who offer Moocs what the benefits of taking them are if you're considering degree study...

“Moocs provide you with access to high quality learning materials and offer a taster of exciting and innovative topics which are taught in leading universities. You can experience a new discipline, whilst being supported by experts in their fields and peers with similar interests, prior to committing to studying for a full award. Moocs have the potential to raise aspirations for further study as well as make the process of choosing which discipline to study and what university to attend much clearer”.

Professor Bernie Morley Pro-vice-chancellor University Of Bath “The courses give people looking to go into higher education a flavour of what different universities have to offer in terms of subjects and teaching.”

University Of East Anglia NCS The summer programme is a great way to spend part of your summer. It runs for approximately three weeks with various start dates in June, July and August. Nineteen academy students are taking part in the National Citizen Service award this summer: Alyssa Corbett, Ana Luiza Desconsi, Amy Duckworth, Charley Hulley, Sammie Smith, Laura Sobiegraj, Callum Barden, Thomas Morrison, Joshua Robinson, Keiron Rosaman, Brad Thomas, Ellie Whistler, Megan Dancey, Phoebe Harmer, Julia Obrebska, Joshua Williams, Leah Wright and Lydia Tsang.

Part 1: (residential) During part 1 of the programme young people work together and get active by staying at a residential centre and taking part in a range of outdoor activities like abseiling, kayaking, hiking, rock-climbing and more.

Part 2: (residential) Working with a skills practitioner young people gain skills in a particular area whilst discovering more about the local community.

Part 3: (non-residential) Is a chance for young people to make their mark! After meeting a charity or community organisation the team come up with ideas for a project to make a difference before having the chance to present their project to a panel of professionals and gain feedback.

By Mrs Parr

Pastoral Officer

By Mrs Taylor

Assistant Pastoral Manager

Hopefully we have inspired you? All of these will help you to develop key transferable life skills which will support your university personal statement or CV and ultimately make you more employable.

When you return in September for the new academic year you can continue to build your skill set and employability by taking on student responsibilities, such as student council representative for your tutor group,

house prefect or maybe as a mentor. Extracurricular clubs are a great way to do something you enjoy, while at the same time enhancing your CV.

Part Time Employment Depending on your age, you may be able to get a part time job. Most large retail stores advertise their vacancies online, whereas smaller stores, cafes and restaurants still advertise vacancies in their windows and require you to apply in person or with your CV.

Summer Camps There are a wide variety of summer camps and play schemes that run in Cheltenham during the summer holidays, where you could volunteer, or possibly get a paid position.

All Saints’ Academy students thrive at Gloucestershire Aspiration Programme Saturday Studio.

Five Year 10 students from All Saints’ Academy are currently enrolled in a Creative Industries Saturday Studio, organised by the Gloucestershire Aspiration Programme (GAP). The students were selected by Mrs Parr to attend the Saturday Studio because of their affinity for the creative industries and have demonstrated particular talents in this area.

Running for seven consecutive Saturdays and being held at various University of Gloucestershire locations, the Saturday Studio has provided the students with hands on experience of creative industry subjects at university level as well as providing information on potential career paths. Sessions have included: landscape architecture, fashion, graphic design, photography and advertising.

The Saturday Studio is also being attended by students from other schools across Gloucestershire who are part of GAP, a collaborative programme that aims to raise awareness and aspirations amongst students towards university level study. Other schools involved included Beaufort, Gloucester Academy, Dean Academy, Forest High, Lakers, Millbrook Academy, Pittville, St Peters and Tewkesbury.

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British Food Fortnight

Let’s start the new school year with some great British classic dishes! British Food fortnight is a great opportunity for Aspens to showcase our use of British produce and the use of both British and local suppliers.

It was established in the wake of the Foot and Mouth crisis, in response to the fact that, though there are numerous food initiatives, projects and events taking place across Britain, there was no overall flagship event to bring them to the public's attention.

Since its beginnings in 2002, British Food Fortnight has become the opportunity for those who work in any aspect of food and drink, to come together and promote the benefits of buying and eating from our home produced British larder.

The public sector supports

the event en masse with major hospitals and school catering services being involved. Wembley Stadium, Harrods, St Pancras train station, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Cabinet Office, the BBC, Buckingham Palace, National Trust and even Grey Gables Hotel in Radio 4's The Archers are just a few of the famous establishments that have added their support.

Held in the autumn at the same time as harvest festival, British Food Fortnight is the biggest annual, national celebration of British food and drink and Aspens has some tasty recipes for you to try.

Check your counters or ask a member of the Aspens team for more details.

Don’t miss out!

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Eat Healthy and Earn Points

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Becky Fear competed on 12th July at Gloucester College for a finalist place at South West Chef.

Becky trained hard and produced pan fried sea bass with basil infused cornish kings rosti, asparagus and basil hollandaise.

“Becky impressed judge David Everett-Matthias with her skills so much that he offered her a day at his prestigious restaurant!”

NEW LOOK NEW FEEL NEW MENU How will it look?

Do you have any ideas?

PRE ORDER SYSTEM How does it work we hear you ask?

1) Speak to our team in Loaves & Fishes, and book your meal with them during breakfast or morning break.

How it works Purchase any Main Meal from the World Kitchen or Healthy option from the Deli Bar Points are added to your account on purchase

2) Then skip to the front of the queue at lunch to collect our meal.

When you have enough points you can spend them on meals & treats, just ask the server to deduct the points

Easy peasey!

Points redemption Small Cake

25points

Small Water

50points

Fruit

25points

Pasta 1 Topping

50points

Juice Cup

30points

Salad 1 Topping

50points

Main Meal 100points

The standard of the dishes were very high, with Becky being awarded 3rd place. Becky impressed judge David Everett-Matthias with her skills so much that he offered her a day at his

prestigious restaurant Le Champignon Sauvage. This is possibly a better prize than actually winning the competition!

Well Done Becky!!

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Mountain Biking

By Shana Kelly Student Reporter

After proceeding to the next level within the mountain biking school competition, myself, Jade Pearce and Elle Eardley all took part in this event.

It was a beautiful day as we set off to Hartpury College on Thursday 15th July with the sun blazing…far too hot for mountain biking. Elle and I set off for the time trails, we unfortunately didn't qualify in the top three positions but gave it our all. Just to reinforce, it was boiling and I must say we aren't ‘professionals’ at this sport. Anyhow, the day continued as we encouraged each other and the schools taking part.

It was incredible to see the high standards from the other riders. After a long wait of all the other years’ time trials, we began to prepare for our relay as a team. After a strong attempt to make

it to the top of an intensely steep hill against our opponents, the muscle fatigue in our legs caught up with us and we finished 4th in this race. Overall it was a successful day in representing the Academy and getting so far in the competition.

Assistant Vice Principal

Teacher of PE

On Thursday 15th June the Year 8 Rounders team played in the District Tournament. Going into the tournament the staff had high expectations of the pupils and they did not disappoint.

We started by playing in the 1st round against Chosen Hill which was a comfortable win, with our girls scoring 41/2 to their 1/12. We then went on to play Pittville which was a close match and finished in a draw. Yaiisa Russell received player of the match for both of these games. The results were tallied up and ASA went through as winners of their group. We played Cleeve School in the semi-finals. This was a nail biting

game with both teams scoring rounders and fielding amazingly. The game ended 5 ½ - 6 ½ to ASA meaning we had made it through to the finals!! Alex Smyth received player of the match.

The finals was a game between ASA and Pates. The Pates team were very strong at both batting and fielding and had a very fast bowler. The ASA girls performed to an outstanding standard in this game to finally finish in a draw so Pates and ASA were joint District champions. The girls have now made it through to the County Round which will take place in September. Well done to all the girls involved. Yaiisa Russell, Madison Berry, Madison Greathead, Megan O’Loughlin, Taylor North, Annie-May Jones, Alex Smyth, Kaydee Wheeler, Leah Rhodes, Caisey Maker and Kara Heaney.

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Barcelona Tour 2017

By Mr Ferguson

Year 8 Rounders

By Miss Barrett

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A fantastic and successful football tour to Barcelona where all teams competed well against their Spanish opponents.

After the long coach journey the teams had a frantic schedule of training, matches and excursions which they relished and took on with enthusiasm and energy. The first full day saw the boys train twice before playing FC Farners in the evening, the Year 8 team led the way winning their game 1-0 thanks to a clinical Jayden Jeanes goal.

In close games the Year 10 boys lost

out in a tight 2-0 defeat and the Year 7/8 boys lost 3-1 despite going 1-0 up, but the Year 9 team fell foul of a strong attacking and creative team which exploited the lack of a recognised keeper, resulting in a 8-0 loss.

Following another three training sessions, a relaxing day on the beach, an inspirational visit to the city of Barcelona and the Nou Camp stadium and an entertaining time at the water park; the boys faced their second set of opponents in each of their groups; The Year 7/8 team looked more buoyant and potent as they moved forward, but a little suspect at the back, drawing with AFC Aro 3-3. The Year 8 team looked to build on their opening day win but conceded late on to lose

their game 1-0 to AFC Aro, the Year 9s pulled out all the stops and thanks to a rousing series of team talks from Mr Kerr and Mr Kendry turned it around and won their game against FC Calogne 8-1 and the Year 10s turned their game around after conceding early on to win 2-1 thanks to two Berisha free kicks which AFC Aro could not cope with.

With both Spanish teams also playing each other in the triangular tournament, the three teams fared well in each of the groups finishing in second place in three and the Year 8’s winning theirs. On the whole a successful and fun tour, well done to all the students and a big thank you to the staff.

CTFC Competition

By Mrs Derwent

Head of Design and Technology Students were invited last term to enter a competition with Cheltenham Town Football Club to design their new home and away kit! Students submitted their designs and they were judged by CTFC. The DT team were particularly impressed with the quality and creativity of some of the designs. House leaders were delighted with number of students who took part, each student received five House Points each in the process.

Congratulations to our lucky winners Harry and Daniel, their fabulous designs will be taken to Errea, Newport to be transformed onto the

CTFC teams new t-shirts ready for next season.

Watch this space for further updates!

CTFC are currently looking for new sponsors, all enquiries need to be sent to Jim Hart, CTFC Education Programme Manager at jim.hart@ctfc. com