Word on the Street issue 137

Monday 24th November . Issue 137

Word on the Street The Newsletter of Bethnal Green Academy and Sixth Form

Remembering World War 1 fundraising for

‘Remembrance Week’ was held at the Academy from 10th November-14th November 2014 to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. The week saw students writing war poetry, performing scenes from Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful and taking part in a poppy hunt to learn more about the war.

We were really impressed with the enthusiasm and thoughtfulness of all students who were involved in the week’s activities, particularly the respect demonstrated during the playing of the last post on Tuesday morning.

Many thanks to the Y9 students who were involved and staff who supported throughout the week.

Anti-Bullying Week at BGA The theme for Anti Bullying Week this year has been 'Let's stop bullying for all', focusing on celebrating difference and supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Students have participated in assemblies delivered by Ms Brannick discussing why we should value differences and understand what makes us all individuals. PC Turner delivered assemblies to all year groups focusing on the criminal aspects of bullying and the legal consequences for bullies.

The event that had most impact was an assembly delivered by Year 9 students, Kinneh and Asiautu (please add surnames), encouraging students to stop and reflect on how their own behaviour impacts on others and how words can be used as 'weapons' to hurt and scar people. The response from the student body was impressive and received extremely positive feedback from staff and students alike. Another great example of BGA students acting as role models and leaders within their school community.

On Thursday 20th November ICare Revolution gave a presentation to Y7, 8 and 9 on Thursday 20th

November to promote and inspire active change to prevent and stop bullying and cyber bullying.

A performance by a dynamic street dance crew was followed by a thought

WinterFest is here! Look out for activities and events in The Street and around the Academy throughout December. This year we aim to raise at least £2170 to reserve 100 places at Crisis at Christmas. Each place will provide three days of food, shelter and support for someone who is homeless this Christmas. Let’s work together to help homeless people in London! The full programme can be found on the BGA website at: www.bethnalgreenacademy.co.uk.

Online donations are also welcome at www.justgiving.com/Bethnal-GreenAcademy1.

A visit from Hubei Province in China!

On Thursday 19th November a group of 25 teachers visited BGA from the Hubei Province Department of Education in China. The visit was part of a programme organised by SSAT

BGA received so much positive feedback on what the teachers saw in all lessons and how much they learnt from this. They were brimming with ideas and looking forward to going back and putting new ideas into practice. A huge 'Xie Xie' (thank you) to students and staff who made our visitors so welcome.

provoking film showing statistics about bullying. Students participated in the presentation and promised to spread the word that bullying will not be tolerated in our academy.

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Student Voice Fundraising Fashion Show Thank you to all staff who came to support the Student Voice Fundraiser event on Friday 7th November. It was truly a great success with over 100 students, parents, staff and members of the community attending the event. The very entertaining Fashion show auction led by Jake griffin Greer was filled with exciting bidding wars but equally important were the strong messages students were able to convey through powerful dance, poetry, film and presentation on issues they were passionate about.

It really was a tremendous showcase of the weeks of student’s hard work over the last term. Students demonstrated an array of

managerial skills from budgeting, managing teams, organising publicity to producing an educational film , liaising with relevant members of staff and sorting logistics. We are so proud of the achievements they have made both in their own personal development as well as the wider community.

We are pleased to announce students raised an impressive total of £421. All the money raised will be going to NSPCC and Age UK. Thank you all so much for donating your clothes and cash and supporting student voice so far this year.

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ÂŁ421 will go to our chosen charities

Year 10 GCSE performance

As part of the Year 10 students’ programme of study for GCSE Drama, students devised a performance based on the devastating case study of the volcanic eruption in Krakatoa, in 1883.

This story has been used as a stimulus to explore the themes of fear and hope through different explorative strategies.

This was a great opportunity for our students as it was the first time they performed as a GCSE ensemble. The audience enjoyed their fantastic, thought-provoking performance.

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Sports News from Bethnal Green Academy

Football Update The Under 13's boy’s football team have had a very successful and busy week, winning three games.

The team are top of the London Schools League and are into the 4th round of the English Schools Cup.

The 4th round game is due to played before the 29th November against either Hylands Academy (Mid Essex) or Ormiston Endeavour (Ipswich).

Saturday 8th November BGA 2 v 0 Haggeston Academy (Hackney) London Schools League Thursday 13th November BGA 3 v 2 Bridge Academy (Hackney) London Schools League Friday 14th November BGA 2 v 1 St Thomas Moore (Eltham) 3rd round of the English Schools The next game league game is on Saturday 6th December at Hackney Marshes against Stoke Newington. The game kicks off at 9.45am.

Coming Soon...

Festive Jumper Day Friday 12/12/14 All day Wear a winter woolly! To wear a festive jumper students donate £1 and staff donate £2. All your donations will go to Save the Children. Will you join the woolly revolution this year?

Winter Fayre Tuesday 16/12/14 4.30pm - 6.30pm This event involves students and staff running different stalls. The event will take place in The Street. There will be a range of stalls and activities including a raffle and food/cakes.

All money raised will be given to Crisis at Christmas.

Staff Pantomime Wednesday 17/12/14 4.00pm - 5.00pm Staff will perform a pantomime to students!

Tickets must be purchased in advance, priced £2. All proceeds go towards the Crisis at Christmas appeal.

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Other WinterFest Activities Throughout WinterFest there will be a range of activities in The Street during break and lunchtime.

Stevenson House Art Project

Look out for DJ D. Privett who will be playing your requests in The Street.

More information and request slips will be coming to your tutor room soon!

Students will be participating in The Stevenson House Art Project during this academic year. This involves all year groups learning about the ‘Sick Children’s Charity’ to inform their design for a mural proposal - the best designs will be selected by the families connected with Stevenson House, and the design will become a reality once funding is raised by our students. Our objective is to include the whole school within the mural design, making the competition an integrated part of the Art Department’s scheme of work. Once the mural design has been selected then volunteers will be chosen to create the mural alongside producing a budget. A fundraising event will also need to be part of the process to ensure enough money is raised for the materials needed.

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Get ready for the BGA Bake-Off! Who can bake the winning festive cake this year?

Calling all artists... why not enter the WinterFest Art Competition. Create a work of art based on the theme “Winter in the City”. There will be prizes for the most creative pieces.

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