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Yours faithfully, Mr P.V. Sutton OBE
Each year, we extend our already wide range of sports activities. The new volleyball and trampolining teams were rewarded for their commitment to training when they gained high places in borough finals. The U16 boys’ basketball team took first place in the London Youth Games. The dance teams are busy rehearsing for the national finals, aiming to emulate the success of previous years. The performance levels in trials of our athletics track and field stars have been outstanding. Our sailing programme teaches students about resilience, determination and commitment. Year 8 girls and the senior girls crewed with the Ocean Youth Trust on training voyages and two of the seniors will soon be training to be volunteer crew on future voyages with the Trust. The senior boys impress with their performance in national races as well as with their coaching skills and support for our younger sailors who are learning the ropes on a variety of boats. An impressive number of students take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, learning new skills and volunteering both in school and in the community.
I wish you all a splendid summer!
Many of the opportunities the Academy offers are supported by external partners, in particular the Greig Trust, the Tallow Chandlers’ Company, the Tottenham Grammar School Foundation and our sailing sponsors DUAL. We thank them for their continued involvement, interest and financial support. My thanks also go to the staff involved, whose dedication, enthusiasm and organisational skills ensure these activities continue to be challenging, successful, safe and, of course, fun!
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In these pages, you will read about the achievements of the four robotics teams who performed so well in the VEX World Championships in Dallas, USA, and the success of the Schools Starpack Award winners, who were praised for their original ideas, research skills and attention to detail. Students and staff alike are on a mission to enhance the outdoor spaces of the school. We now have three beehives, cared for diligently by teams of student beekeepers. We are looking forward to growing – and sampling – more fruit and vegetables as plans for our edible garden come to fruition. It has been pleasing to welcome back so many of the school’s alumni this year, some still at university whilst others are well established in their careers. I thank them for contributing their experience, skills and time to our sailing, robotics and careers activities.
I am pleased, as always, to say that standards of behaviour and school uniform remain excellent and that high levels of attendance have been maintained. I thank parents and carers for their continued commitment and support in maintaining these high standards throughout the year. We are all proud of the Academy and look forward to another successful year with genuine anticipation and confidence.
Dear students, parents, carers and friends of Greig City Academy, Welcome to our school magazine. As I write, our Year 11 and 6th Form students are about to finish their GCSE and GCE examinations. Whatever results day brings, their qualifications will be the outcome of sustained hard work by students and staff working together with common purpose in an atmosphere of trust and respect and in some very difficult circumstances over the past two years. We are proud of their achievements and wish them the best of luck for that fateful day in August when they receive their results.
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Ms Swinyard nominated Priscilla, 10VN, for being one of the school’s top book borrowers for three years running and acting as a role model for her fellow students, encouraging them to read widely. Ms Swinyard explains that Priscilla is very helpful in the library, taking time to recommend books to students who are not sure what to choose. Her teachers praise her excellent engagement and focus in all her classes as well as her contribution to charity fund raising.
The Foundation gives the school funds for each of the months that we make the award and the winners help choose how to spend the money to support a school activity.
Ms Osei nominated Caden, Y13, for the significant amount of practical support he gave her and students during the sessions younger students attended with a professional chef this year. Ms Osei explained that Caden used his initiative, was patient with the younger students, took care with his tasks and was very considerate. The chef also praised Caden highly. This experience will help Caden in his future training and career.
Ms Bouchereau says that Havin, 11CB, plays a vital leadership role in respect of the school’s extracurricular sports programme. She is a talented sportswoman, particularly in netball, and puts a lot of time and effort into organising training sessions and events in a wide range of sports, as well as officiating matches. Ms Bouchereau very much appreciates Havin’s support and encouragement for younger players.
This award scheme is run by the Jack Petchey Foundation. Over the year, nine students in Years 7-11 and three in the sixth form receive an award celebrating their achievement in an area of school life.
Mrs Arhagba and Mr Knappert nominated Loqmane, 11CB. Mrs Arhagba praised his hard work, which helped him achieve two prestigious Starpack Awards. Mr Knappert says that Loqmane has shown exceptional ability in robotics and programming, developed ambitious projects and competed with great success in national competitions. Loqmane helps to run and umpire regional competitions, and regularly mentors the younger years.
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Ms Ajoku and Mr Chorley nominated Sessil, 10CB for her a mature attitude, hard work and diligence in all her studies. Mr Chorley says she is ‘a fantastic student whose passion for the subject drives her forward. She is learning not to be afraid of failure but rather to embrace it and understand the importance of taking creative risks.’ Ms Bicarregui praises Sessil’s support for the thoughtful way in which she helps new students to find friends and feel welcome. She is an excellent ambassador for the school.
Let’s congratulate our deserving winners:
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Divine goes above and beyond and always helps his peers and teachers whenever he can. He leaves every day only after completing all the work that has been set and after he has spent additional hours working and refining his brilliant coding skills. Ms Cooper adds that Divine is highly regarded by students and staff, is polite, hardworking and always striving to achieve his very best.
Ms Saunders recommended Melissa, Y13, for this award: ‘Melissa is a dedicated and consistent member of the girls sailing team who is supportive of younger students. I appreciate the fact that she took the time and made the effort to give a presentation about the school’s sailing programme to the Royal Ocean Racing Club as part of our fundraising activities to keep the programme going. We are all grateful for this.’
Salvatore, 7DE, has proved himself to be a leader in the wider school community as well as an ambassador for the Bee Club. He leads a wide range of lunchtime activities in D&T. Mr Hilmi says that Salvatore is ‘a rare combination of academic brilliance complemented by strong social skills, self-motivation and a determination to make a difference in our world.’ Mr Earle adds that Salvatore is friendly, helpful, full of energy and enthusiasm, and someone that people can rely on in a crisis.
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Ms Jackson nominated Adedamilola, 7LC, for her natural leadership qualities, as shown in her work on the Junior Leadership Team and in the Black Lives Matter group, Ms Fraser commends her for being a passionate, fearless and insightful advocate for Black History and Culture as well as being a politician/motivational speaker in the making. Mr Swaby praises her verve and gusto as well as her support for people without a voice.
Mr Ullah nominated Divine, 9CA, and says that the journey he has taken to get to where he is now is inspirational.
Ms Mirza nominated Janet, Y12, for all the support she has given to younger students in GCSE science lessons, helping them to understand complex chemistry concepts in a simple and clear fashion. Janet researched, prepared and delivered demonstrations during Science Week, involving areas outside the curriculum and celebrating Black scientists. She is always the first to volunteer if there are any events in the science department and her contributions are always valuable.
Ms Ramirez nominated Kye, 8SD. Kye always takes on a significant amount of responsibility in class. He is resourceful, reliable and consistent both in class and in all the extracurricular activities he does, helping both staff and students. Kye has contributed to the development of the edible gardeners’ club. He is a talented athlete and gymnast, who is inspiring his fellow students through his trampolining achievements. Kye now captains our trampolining team.
Mr Horner says that Alan, 8BH, is a stalwart of the GCA chess club, who has developed as a player from Year 7 onwards and continues to go from strength to strength. He takes time outside of the club to learn different openings and improve his game, setting an example to others in the way he applies himself. Alan is always happy to help those new to the game and point them in the right direction when they are thinking about their own moves.
‘Ms Ramirez has given much needed impetus to our efforts to improve the school’s green spaces and to get students involved at a very practical level in planting and maintaining the vegetable plots. Students are learning a lot from her about sustainability and the need to reduce food waste. She has enthused and advised staff, with benefits for our students – teachers are passing on messages to them about issues such as sustainability and what individuals can do to protect the environment.’
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Spotlight on Nadir Hearty congratulations to Nadir, Year 13, winner of the first Barbara Simon Award for Excellent Achievement in the Arts, sponsored by Hornsey Parochial Charities (HPC). Nadir received his award from Jennifer Mann, Chair of the Hornsey Parochial Charities. Father Patrick and Petal Kaddu, one of our governors, were also in attendance as were Nadir’s fellow students.
Nadir’s A-level project draws on his own Moroccan heritage and his life in
The award is made in memory of Barbara Simon, a trustee of the charity for many years and an enthusiastic supporter of access to education for all. The award will be presented annually to a student who has shown exceptional achievement and potential in an arts subject. We are very grateful to the trustees for the opportunity to make this award.
Nadir will be going on to art college this year to study illustration. We wish him a successful career in a field he clearly loves. Ms Ramirez
Nadir is dedicated to his art and rarely seen without a pencil or brush in his hand. He is a talented illustrator and portraitist as well as being in demand as a mural artist. He takes his inspiration from Jean-Michel Basquiat, an American artist who drew on his Caribbean heritage to create his iconic paintings.
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Kevin Corrigan, Vice Principal ‘Miss Ramirez is so kind. She’s happy and smiling and she lights up my day. I enjoyed harvesting the vegetables and made a smoothie from the beetroot and carrots – with water and just a little sugar. My friend made beetroot crisps in her air fryer. We cut rosemary and took it round to all the teachers. They really appreciated it.’ Hadil, Year 7
Haringey’s Youth Advisory Board, Nadir was assigned a mentor –Albert Clegg of Bud Studio. The studio has been working with Haringey Council to create murals around the borough, including some on shop front shutters. Nadir enjoyed a chance to enhance his skills by working on this project to liven up our urban environment.
The recognisesFoundationthat lots of the work, projects and schemes that young people take part in would not be possible without the support of their adult leaders, so they created the Leader Award. This year, Ms Ramirez won GCA’s Leader Award.
Y12 students in 2020-21, now in Year 13 Biology Sheik Sheik Chand Chemistry Mert Vatansever Physics Erlind Caushi Computer Science Michael Mirkov Technology Blessing Coxe Mathematics Erlind Caushi Mr Kirby-Johnson also presented certificates to KS3 robotics students, who qualified for the international finals of the VEX Robotics championships 2021.
Bursaries worth £500 are awarded to the students who, at the end of Year 12, display the best combination of application and effort in the subjects listed below, who have made excellent progress and who demonstrate the potential to achieve the best grade in their teaching group at the end of the course.
Provided the bursary winners take a STEM subject at university, they receive a further bursary worth £1000 during their first year.
Covid restrictions meant that we were unable to hold a presentation in 2020 so this year’s presentation celebrated the achievements of two different cohorts.
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The Tallow Chandlers’ University Bursaries Presentation
It was a pleasure to welcome the Master of the Tallow Chandlers, Oliver Kirby-Johnson, who presented students with their cheques. The Master was accompanied by David Homer, Clerk to the Company, and Mark Boult, a Liveryman of the Company and a GCA governor.
Y13 students in 2020-21, who started university in 2021 Biology Klaudia Lushi Chemistry at Warwick Chemistry Leslie Smith Engineering and Physical Sciences at Nottingham Physics Jamellia Frederick Biomedical Engineering at King’s College London Computer Science Mahdi Fofana Computing Science at East Anglia Technology Adrian Feher Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology at Hertfordshire Mathematics Zach Sugarman Mathematics at Hertfordshire
The reward for much practice, experimentation and competition - the VEX World Championships in Texas. VRC competition, with 511 teams competing: Darius and Vincent, Y10, (GCA Gearers) were ranked 9th in the world. Yi Ping and Loqmane, Y11, (ATORE) were ranked 30th.
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‘It was brilliant, amazing – the kind of thing I’ve wanted to do for ages. I met people from different places that I would never have met otherwise and found it easy to talk with people who shared my interests – all things to do with STEM. It was really busy, and everyone was enjoying themselves. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!’ Laura, 7LC ‘I was highly impressed with all eight students. They were self-sufficient, mature and ready to engage with other teams to network, “talk shop’’ and learn.’ Mr Knappert
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‘Competition to get a place in the finals was particularly fierce this year. Our Y10 VRC teams were regularly competing against second year 6th formers with much more experience. There were fewer IQ tournaments than usual in the last two years, which meant that our IQ teams were unable to get much competition practice – fortunately, they qualified for the worlds based on their skills ranking. They have been phenomenal all season.’ Mr Knappert
The Tallow Chandlers’ Company has been our major STEM supporter for eight years and they contributed over half the cost of the trip to Dallas. We are pleased that Mr Hearn had a chance to express the school’s thanks at a luncheon for the Company’s Education Award winners, where he was the keynote speaker: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Master, the members of the Education and Charities Committee and the whole Company for their generosity and continuing support of students and staff at Greig City Academy over the years. Your money has supported many students and provided them with experiences and opportunities that they would not have had otherwise.’
‘It was a great experience talking to successful people and I was pleased to be told my robot was robust. We talked about career options. I want to go into software engineering and the guests agreed it was a good choice.’ Ade is
What went on in the lead up to the world championships?
Elsewhere in D&T Salvatore, one of our Jack Petchey achievement award winners, used some of the funds that came with his award to buy three electronic project kits – solar power, alarm and FM radio. He is now running lunchtime clubs to show students how to put the kits together. First, he constructs a test piece. It is incredibly intricate work – one slip could ruin everything. He takes photos and then demonstrates the processes to his peers and coaches them as they have a go.
Mr Hearn was accompanied by five of GCA’s bursary award winners - Sheik Sheik, Mert, Michael, Erlind and Blessing. Two boys from Y10 and four Y7 girls – Ade, Hadi, Hannah, Francesca, Nomuunaa and Hadil – also attended the luncheon to demonstrate their robots for the guests.
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The clutch of awards picked up between September and April included: H Tournament Champions H H Robot Skills Award H H Judges’ Award for Outstanding New Team H H Build Award H H Highest UK Robot Skills Score H H Sportsmanship Award H
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Etchells Crew Montel (on right) Y8s under the guidance of Camilo and Montel Montel Fagan-Jordan, Young Sailor of the Year 2018, and Camilo Orobio have been a constant support for our younger crews, lending considerable expertise and encouragement. Camilo is an U30 Star Class bronze medallist.
Jamal wishes ‘with the BKA to build a name for myself and as a Black sailor show people it’s accessible – you can do it, all you need pretty much is just an opportunity to do it, and I want to show that I can do it and compete at a very high standard. My ambition would be to one day be on Ineos or in the America’s Cup – that’s the dream goal.’
Lots of students are keen to give sailing a try. A smaller but sizeable number commit to regular training at weekends and in the holidays. Then there are the ‘obsessed’, as Mr Holt calls them – say hello to Kai, Jaydon, Jessye and Christopher-Joel. This year, the boys were in serious training for the prestigious Youth National Championships – followed by three weekends in a row competing in the qualifying races before the final races in north Wales – five days, 15 Theraces.boys raced in lasers – singlehanded racing dinghies. This is a challenging boat that rewards athleticism, subtle steering and trimming techniques, as well as tactical excellence. Our four showed all these qualities and skills, with highly creditable placings, including a bronze medal for Jaydon in the u19s first qualifier.
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‘My admiration for the bravery of these four young trail blazers has only been enhanced further. In addition to all the hard training on lasers, all four, along with their peers, have competed with great determination and adaptability in several races on different craft this year. Their challenges to get to the start line are huge – raising the funds for equipment, getting to venues etc. I’ve had so much praise from the sailing community for their positive attitude.’
Congratulations to GCA alumnus Jamal Ganiyu on his selection for the British Keelboat Academy. After training in Europe, he will represent GB in international races later in the summer.
Jamal is now studying Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham University. We wish him well in both his sailing and his studies. Jamal Jamal is not the only alumnus who has carried on sailing. Seun Williams, Brandom Morales, Azat Ulutas, along with Jamal, took 3rd place in an Etchells race in April and they are now in training for the Etchells World Championships in September.
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In autumn, girls from Years 8 to 13 enjoyed weekend training sessions with UKSA, where they were rewarded with The Royal Yachting Association’s Level 1/2 dinghy sailing qualifications.
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Congratulations to: Chenicesha, Shayanne, Emmily, Emmanuella, Nicol, Christina, Nowella, Dahli, Josephine, Taishah and Aleksandra – and many thanks to Ms Gilbert for enabling the trip to happen.
During the Easter break, the senior girls’ voyage on Prolific was another resounding success. The plan was for a short hop to Cowes, but the skipper was so impressed with the crew that they were offered a longer passage, experience of night sailing, a late arrival and a night at anchor. Gusts up to Force 9 kept them in harbour for a day but, despite the conditions, all gained RYA Start Yachting qualifications, and many have been invited back to complete further training. ‘A lovely crew, all highly motivated with excellent skills, as well as being very positive and supportive towards each other.’
Congratulations to: Daniela, Melissa, Lyonelle, Patience, Hazal, Klaudia, Latoya, Natalia, Esther, Sahara, Maria and Jasmine – and many thanks to Ms Tesseyman for enabling this trip to happen.
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We were delighted to hear skipper Holly’s feedback: ‘The crew were all communicative and competent, keen to listen to instructions when required. They showed each other and us a level of respect and politeness that gave us the impression of a strong foundation in such things being laid well at the school. They appear used to understanding the goal, attempting it, achieving the task, then enjoying the reward or praise, more so than I see from other groups, which made leading them in a sailing capacity easy.’
‘The October group were on the water for over 16 hours, showing resilience, commitment and good humour throughout. In November, despite a very early start on the Saturday, five hours on the water in difficult sailing conditions, biting cold and injuries, the second group still got up early and did it all again on Sunday!’ Ms Saunders Well done to: Nysha, Eshe, Jasmine, Natalia, Belinda, Samiya, Dahlia, Yi Ping, Josephine, Sheeba, Shantavia, Jayce, Juanita, Valentina, Latoya, Patience, Seeiah, Daniela, Lyonelle and Safir. In more clement weather towards the end of March 11 Y8 girls enjoyed a 5-day voyage on the sail training vessel Prolific with the Ocean Youth Trust.
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‘When the Youth Nationals boys were in Years 8 and 9, they spent a lot of time trying to race Riot – a mini tonner they had refurbished themselves – but with difficulty. Sam Richmond, one of the senior staff at North Sails, had a brand new £5k set of sails made to suit their boat and sailing style. Sam kept in touch and their continued enthusiasm led to him commissioning a set of carbon fibre sails, which they used to break three IRC records.
H First place for Scaramouche in the ASTO Sail Training Race – well done to Kai, Jessye, Karnye, Suhuyini, Kenricher, Jamari, Abubakar, Micah, Christopher and Jose.
‘I want to express my gratitude for this and for the amazing amount of support and encouragement Sam has given our young sailors over the years.’ Mr Holt
There is so much else to celebrate but, alas, little space on these pages to do, so here are just a few special mentions:
Younger students continue to enjoy water sports on the West Reservoir and at Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire, where they get a chance to enjoy canoeing, kayaking, climbing, archery and mountain biking. Ms Peters accompanied one of the groups, supported by 6th formers:
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‘In March, we received the sad news that Sam had passed away after a tragic sailing accident in Antiqua. At that time, we knew that, for the boys to compete in the Youth Nationals, they needed new sails at a cost of £600 each. Sam’s brother, through his time of grief, placed an order for brand new sails for all four to help continue Sam’s legacy.
‘Kyle here is doing one of the bravest things which is sitting beyond the front of the boat waiting for the spinnaker pole to be lowered to him to switch sides. Huge forces, a lot of strength and precision required.’ Mr Holt H The girls who gained RYA Level 2 have now joined the North London Sailing Association and are training independently every weekend (bar exam time!).
‘They instructions,andrespectfulwerefollowed and there was much praise from the GW staff for their good manners and Emmanuel,boys‘Ourbehaviour.exemplarysixthformdidusproud.Tafari, Edward and Jamari were magnificent. They literally plunged themselves into the deep end ... brrrrr ... and participated in all the activities. They motivated, cheered (and competed?) and we even had a pianist among us providing background music to their club room antics. I cannot thank them enough for making this a fun and adventurous trip (even though they didn’t know what they were truly in for!).’ Thank you to four other 6th formers who accompanied another trip: Seth, Jai, Johan and Lee.
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A heartfelt thank you to Sam Richmond and his family
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The sheer guts and determination of the Years 9 and 10 as they start their racing careers. In May, the young crew of Riot – Karnye, Micah, Kenricher, with Azat Ulutas – won the Island Sailing Club Christchurch Bay Race and Cote took 4th place.
Expect to hear more about these boys as well as Humphrey, Kyle, Rotimi, Zhayne, Jermaine, Jeremy, Terrel, Corneille and Suhuyini. Check out this photo of Kyle, 9BH, dip pole gybing...
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‘In November, we made a poppy display to show respect for people who died fighting in the First World War and other conflicts. The idea of wearing a red poppy was inspired by the fields of poppies that grew where many of the battles were fought. The black commemoratesThevictimswereuspoppyThecommunities.CaribbeanofthecommemoratespoppycontributionAfricanandpurpleremindsthatanimalsalsoofwar.whitepoppypeople who have died in conflict, but it’s also a message about achieving peace.’ Fatmata, 7SR
The Committee’sCharity cake sale raised over £400 for BBC Children in Need –love the costumes!
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Black history, literature, arts, society, philosophy, music – and so much more – are cause for celebration not only during Black History Month in October but throughout the year.
‘The BLM club meets every Tuesday lunchtime. Students are so receptive and interactive; they are hungry for knowledge. In the autumn term, attendee numbers grew exponentially. At the end of Black History Month, we came together, ate, danced, sang, and celebrated everything from the African Diaspora. It was beautiful. We hope our numbers continue to grow and that we can, together, equip students with the knowledge they need as African and African-Caribbean children living and studying in north London.’ Ms Sheridan
The Black Lives Matter Club celebrates Black History Month
As Halloween approached, we enjoyed some spooky experiments and carved pumpkins (no, we didn’t grow our own – but we hope to have some by October ‘22).
‘RE students created a display of butterflies after reading about the children who were used in the propaganda efforts of the Nazis at the “fortress of lies” called Terezin. They reflected on a poem written there by Pavel Freidman in 1942 before he was sent to his death at Auschwitz. Each butterfly was completed respectfully in silence, in memory of the children who died in the Holocaust. Butterflies are a symbol of hope and carry the message “Never Again”, reminding us not to be bystanders in trying times.’
‘Our theme is Hope and we have been exploring the concept through Greek mythology, scripture, stories, religious and humanist perspectives, interfaith initiatives, drumming and dance. Year 7s explored the African concept of Ubuntu, which Desmond Tutu called “God’s dream”, through drumming and dance. Ubuntu teaches that it is through community and relationship that we find the hope to thrive and the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. We are all connected and develop a mutual respect for our fellow human beings, once we accept that we cannot be truly human alone. The RE department were delighted to welcome Alfons and Martin Hanson with their vibrant drumming, storytelling and dance workshop Ubuntu, Hope and Harmony.
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In January, we remembered the victims of the Holocaust.
‘Year 7s now wear their Change is Gonna Come badges, theybeingspreadwerechallengehighlightwhichthetheyset–tohopebythechangewanttoseeintheworld.TheyarealreadyearninglotsofUbuntucreditsfortheirkindwordsandactions.’
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Ms Sheridan Ms Fraser took students to Hornsey Library to hear from Mrs Noreen Pen, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, about their experiences before and during World War II.
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‘The talk was inspiring, courageous, and incredibly informative. Noreen encouraged students to take the time to speak to elderly family members so they can develop their understanding about their family’s history. Noreen never met her grandparents and she expressed how lucky students are being able to speak to theirs at any given time. On the way back to school, people in my form spoke to me about their family history. I was amazed that some know as far back as great grandparents.
‘We were all able to bond over these ideas – we all come from somewhere, the actions of those before us have greatly affected our lives, and we are lucky to live the lives we live.’
‘This was the best school trip I’ve been on yet! Ms Jia explained about the different restaurants and taught us about her culture. She told us about the Chinese lanterns all over China Town and gave us an opportunity to explore. On our way to lunch at a small, old dim-sum restaurant, a loud drum began to bang. In curiosity, we all walked forward to a crowd making a circle around the entrance of a restaurant – beautifully designed outfits, a cooked pig on the table and a mass of vivid flowers around it. Music was playing, and the incense was aromatic, the whole mood was very alive. Then, the lion dance began. Bright red and yellow lions were dancing, they were lined with gold fluff and ornate patterns gilded onto the material, the culture was incredible.’ Oliver, 8HJ
8HJ checked out the Chinese New Year celebrations in Soho and a good time was had by all.
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Hossa’s aromatic Gabeli from Afghanistan was a sell-out Alice’s Brazilian Brigadeiro melted in the Andres’smouthColombian chocolate cake went down a treat Antony served a delicious Tortilla de Patatas with Pá Amb Tomaquet Here’s a reminder that the Christmas sale’s proceeds were donated to Centrepoint to support homeless young people. We are lucky that our talented, multi-lingual students happen to be gifted bakers (or, at least, their parents are!). ‘With mountains of cake, breads, pastries and savoury treats, students shone as they sold their wares. The hall was packed from start to finish for both sales.’ Ms Colledge EAL Bake Sales GCA is proud to be supporting the humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine. One of the many raising awareness activities during the last week of the spring term was our annual EAL Easter Bake. The money raised was donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which is running appeals to support those affected by conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
In December, artistically inclined staff made stunning Advent wreaths. Not to be outdone, Year 7s made Christmas decorations.
‘When we were told that we were going to China Town, we were overly excited. We could not wait to go, and I hope Ms Jia knows we are grateful to have an amazing teacher like her. It was funny watching us trying to speak Mandarin with the shop keepers. For a moment we truly felt like we were in China. It is free to dream but we hope soon our dream will come true. Come on! We need to go to China and put into practice all we have learnt in our Mandarin lessons, part of the Mandarin Excellence Programme in our school, and we LOVE it!’ Manuela, 8HJ
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If you really focus on natural forms such as seeds, leaves, shells, bones etc., it’s astonishing how much detail you can make out, even with the naked Admireeye.the way Y10/12 artists captured patterns and flowing lines in the objects they were studying.
‘Being in a professional studio gave us a great chance to find out about the different types of equipment and inks printmakers use – and, best of all, a chance to use them ourselves. I also learned a lot about how printers manage their businesses.’ Daniela
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Just pre-lockdown, Nathan and Dave from Ironbridge Fine Arts ran two extremely successful printing workshops with Years 9 and 10. Two years later, five of those students – Mariah, Bella, Daniela, Anna, Seth, now Year 12, along with Katie and Mr Unwin – made the journey to Ironbridge for a dry point printing workshop with Jenny Gunning, renowned printmaker and owner of the company.
‘The institute hosts one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic, Impressionist masterpieces. We had a guided tour of the gallery and its collection, with a particular focus on portraits, and a chance to discuss their context, purpose and meaning.’ Mr Chorley
Life between Islands, Caribbean British Art, 1950s to Now. Eight students from the Learning Mentor cultural enrichment group decided to visit this fascinating exhibition at Tate Britain during February half term.
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‘We learnt and had fun at the same time, I’m glad I had the opportunity to go. It has motivated me to go on my own in the future.’ Maria, 10LA ‘I loved looking at and learning about the impressionist artwork, especially the portraits.’ Beatrice, 10LA ‘One painting that really caught my eye was A Bar at the FoliesBergère by Edouard Manet because of its hidden messages and how much there is to unravel from one picture. The media I tend to use are watercolours, pencils, ink markers and many more. I’ve been interested in art my whole life so there’s a high chance I’ll be studying it in the future.’ Sessil, 10LA
Students spent the first half of the day with Ms Ramirez and Ms Bullock, and Lauren and Halina from the Hackney Windrush Project, exploring the exhibition, interviewing each other and creating their own art pieces in response to the exhibition. Then they produced a collective mural for the closing festival of the exhibition in April.
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‘Pupils were brilliant and the creativity flowing through the day was apparent in their work – a particular shout out to Keziah who came up with some incredible journalist-ready questions for her fellow pupils.’ Ms Ramirez
Another group – this time Year 7s –visited ‘Life between Islands’ when Tate Britain asked them to participate in a special workshop as part of a project called ‘Art Needs Me to Speak Too’, which creates alternative audio guides to public art exhibitions through workshops with young people in gallery spaces.
‘Art Needs Me to Speak Too’
‘Year 10 artists enjoyed a stimulating visit to the Courtauld Gallery, home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House in central London.
‘It was a revelation for some of them to discover that there are Black British artists who have gained well-deserved fame in a field that has been reserved historically for the more privileged. We discussed how connections to works of art are subjective, based on one’s living experiences, political (with a small p) affiliations and aesthetics.’ Ms Hanna Anda and Samiya added: ‘It was as if we had walked back in time when we went into a space set up as a living room from the 80s – totally different from any you would see today. It was very moving to listen to the accounts of the struggles people faced moving to England in the 40s and 50s.’
‘I enjoy textiles because I like how free you can be. You have the freedom of doing whatever is in your mind, fitting all your ideas, and applying many techniques to make something grand.’ Angela
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Angela, 10LA, focused on anatomy. She took photos through the microscope of human cells such as hair, skin and organs, and incorporated their shapes and colours into the design of her contact sheet. Angela also used the shapes of skulls, rib cages and other bones as a source of inspiration, including for the designs in the book she ingeniously fashioned from baking sheets. You may have guessed that she is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
Microscopic inspiration If you are wondering why Year 10 Textiles students have been glued to microscopes this year, read on. This highly creative group have rapidly developed their skills in techniques such as pleating, dyeing, embroidery, needle punch, using all sorts of cells –human, plant, animal, bacteria – as the inspiration for their designs.
It was good to welcome the Insights team – Hadiyah Hussain and Frances Ross – from the University of the Arts London to run a workshop with Year 12 art and textiles students. The focus was on storytelling through screen printing. Students were asked to explore their identity through researched images that relate to themselves, with the aim of conveying a strong message or story through print.
‘Stencilling is a lot to put your head round, it is complicated. The group have grasped it well and linked what they are doing today to their projects. They have been very open to new techniques.’ Hadiyah
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Trampolining has been particularly popular this year and we have all had a chance to watch and admire the supremely talented Kye Malcolm, team captain, who was crowned London Trampoline Champion (British Gymnastics) in November last year.
’We have always been proud of our sports offer and the success of our teams in national competitions, but we take special pride in the ever-increasing number of students attending early morning, lunch and after school clubs. It is wonderful to see so many new faces taking up sport – sporting talent reaches across the whole school! Remember, even if you don’t make it onto a team, you can still enjoy the activity and do yourself a lot of good physically and mentally.’
Ms Bouchereau
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Kye’s achievement can be put down to talent, determination and willingness to put in hours of training outside school. He is a role model for the other members of our newly formed teams, who competed at the Haringey championships in May, alongside 12 teams from across the borough. All athletes had to perform a compulsory routine followed by a choice of four, dependent on difficulty. Of course, our teams chose the most difficult routine, and the result was extremely close. The first team took 2nd place, with just 0.4 of a point between them and the winners. Our second team took a well-deserved 4th place.
‘I am so extremely proud of them, more sopointroutinesmemoriseandtheofonlytheGamesLondonbecauseYouthreleasedroutinesacoupledaysbeforecompetitiontheyhadtotheirorfacededuction.’
Ms Bouchereau Volleyball
This year, we introduced volleyball across the school and, for the first time, hosted and competed in the Haringey ‘Itchampionships.wasfantastic to see all the schools from Haringey back to sports and in a competitive setting. For the girls, this was the first time they had competed in volleyball. For most, it was the first time competing in any sport and representing the school. Huge achievement!
‘The boys took 2nd place and the girls a smashing 3rd place. A job well done by all and by their brilliant coaches, Mr Owusu Junior and Ms Tansley. The hours of training really paid off. Onwards and upwards!’ Ms Bouchereau
Trampolinists Congratulations to: Team 1 Kye, 8SD Zoi, Obinna,Storm,8OA7DE9FM Team 2 Erik, Keturah,Matas,Natan,9FM9FM9FM7LC Well done to the girls: Aurora, Asli,Maria,Zakia,Natalia,Catarina,Sessil,Elene,Lisa-Marie,10CB9JA10CB10CB9LF10VN9CV10FZ10FZ And the boys: Christian, 10CB Natan, 9FM Alex, Adam,10MB10FM
In March, our U16 Basketball team were crowned champions of the London Youth Games Basketball Manycompetition.congratulations to these impressive players: Cody, Corey, Nathan, Devontae, Lemar, Cairo, Douglas, Kieran, Jordane, David, Ethan, Vanga, Tiquan and Andres, and many thanks to top coach, Mr Bailey.
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‘It’s a fun, fast-moving game that is all about teamwork. You have to be strategic and work out the best throwing skills for different positions.’ Jessica, 8SD In March, GCA dancers hit the road to compete in the Southeast national regional dance finals.
Training always pays off In all sports our girls and boys find that a willingness to put in hours of training outside school hours pays off. You will find them in the sports hall at 7am and on the pitch/ court at dusk.
Darnell’s long jump measured 6m (the standard for this age group at district level is 4.65m). He left the rest of the field far behind in the 100 metres, achieving a sub 11.5 secs result (the standard for his age group at district level is 13 secs). Keep an eye on this young man – if you can catch up with him!
‘But you never say impossible to GCA students! The judges made the right decision – our dancers will be on stage at the national finals in June.’ Ms Bouchereau
‘With only two spaces to qualify for the national finals, it seemed an impossible task with the level of competition, not to mention the number of entries. Dance after dance after dance, the talent, passion kept on coming from every angle. I felt extremely sorry for the judges.
It is not only students who make us swell with pride. We are pleased to announce that our very own Mr Bailey has been selected to represent Great Britain in the Maxibasket European Championships in Malaga, Spain. Well done, sir, you are setting a fine Summerexample!term and the outdoor athletics season is in full swing. We are happy to report that six students have qualified to take part in the Middlesex games with a chance of being chosen to represent Middlesex in the UK Finals. Well done to: Mr Bailey Storm, 7DE – high jump Rainbow, 7AM – shot put Emmanuella, 8OA – high jump Emmanuel, 7DE – long jump Marvin, 7LC – javelin Darnell, 8SP – long jump and 100 metres
Darnell KS3 Team Dodgeball Hearty congratulations to this young dodgeball team who were crowned Haringey champions.
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U16 London Youth Games Basketball Champions
Tasting time
There’s more – much more. Follow the bees for an extra helping.
Her passion (with extra helpings of enthusiasm and energy from fellow students and Messrs Hilmi, Bird and Porter) galvanized us into action.
Dahlia, 8SP, had a light-bulb moment: ‘Let’s keep bees!’
A light-bulb moment
The ground was made ready, wildflower seeds were sown, and the beehives built. The big day arrived – our first bee colony! The bees were soothed with smoke as they were welcomed to their new home. Regular inspections followed before the first harvest. Getting ready for the bees They have arrived!
Follow the trail from bright idea to lip-smacking honeyBuzzing
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When Sessil, 10CB, won a Jack Petchey achievement award, she decided to buy a honey extractor and storage pots with the money that came with the award. for…
Now all volunteers have a chance to earn awards for their efforts. They are recording all their beehive work in these booklets, moving from Level 1 up to Level 5. To gain an award, they have to show evidence of research into bees/ pollinators, skills in groundwork and technology, and a willingness to spread positive messages about what we can do to care for our environment.
Drumroll please
The Grand Launch of the Velikova 5000 Honey Extractor In spring ‘22, lots more volunteers sowed seeds, built new hives and kept the bees safe.
‘A lot of teachers help out so now we do more cooking with vegetables in food and nutrition classes. I wasn’t really interested in cooking before but I’m enjoying it now.’ Kye, Year 8
This year, the group are expecting cucumbers, pumpkins, tomatoes, broccoli and herbs … as well as some surprises! Superbloom
‘I was keen to get involved because I used to live in the countryside back in Lithuania and I did a lot of gardening with my mum. Ms Ramirez helped us understand different techniques, when to plant and harvest and what to do to keep the plants healthy. I’ve really enjoyed it all.’ Jessica, Year 8
So, what could be the theme of our display? Well, we are a sailing school, so why not use boats as planters? A big thank you to Mr Holt for letting us have a few out-of-service dinghies and for drilling the drainage holes in them.
The benefits of gardening for our individual and collective health and well-being are well known – physical exercise to build strength, your essential quota of vitamin D, and the calming effect of nature. Ms Ramirez’s Tower of London Superbloom project has been a great opportunity for GCA gardeners and the whole of Year 7 to get an appetite for growing plants as well as eating them.
The moat at the Tower was planted with wildflowers for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and schools were invited to create their own display with seeds provided by the Royal Heritage Palaces.
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Nick, Nomuunaa, Hannah, Laiyna and Annalee did the preparatory work in May, sowing the seeds. Year 7s and staff managed to plant 100 pots in 2 hours despite persistent rain.
Ms Ramirez’s Edible Gardeners are doing their bit to raise awareness of the benefits of growing your own fruit and vegetables. After planting in the summer term ’21, they had their first harvest towards the end of summer – blackberries, tomatoes, courgettes and beetroot.
Jubilee fun Thanks to Francesca, Hannah and Nomuunaa for constructing five Smart mini greenhouses for growing micro herbs.
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I really want things to change, and not our planet to blaze and die, So, the newer generations, can see the nature with their own eyes.
At the end of May, we held a Jubilee party – enjoying delicious food and having heaps of fun painting and decorating the boats. Oh, and we decided to plant vegetables in the boats too. Now the garden will present a feast for the stomach as well as a feast for the eyes!
Why choose the fancy machinery, before the fresh, clean air? It’s time to give Earth an apology, instead of fuelling its despair. We’re destroying the roots of our biology and in the process changing the climate, Tell me how influential is technology, in a scorching hell-like planet?
There is lots more work to do – plants need tender, loving care – so please see Ms Ramirez or any of the student gardeners to offer your services.
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Individually and collectively, we can all do our bit to reduce our impact on the environment by thinking differently about how we live our everyday lives. What might you do? If you need an impetus to start acting, here’s a thought-provoking poem from Serxhio.
Climate change By Serxhio Selimaj, 9NB As the years go by, we advance more and more, So please explain me why does nature have to suffer for? If I had the capability and authority, even for mere single day, I would make this a priority, fix this chaos, keep it away.
H A D&T workshop to investigate the tools and see how students build hives, bird boxes and bug hotels. H Hive visits – getting the suits on, lighting the smoker and seeing the hives in full flow. Plus, a passionate talk from beekeeper extraordinaire, Mr Porter.
The Headteacher offered to have them back for work experience should they want to – thank you Ms Crean.
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Many thanks to the students, who planned the event and were fine ambassadors throughout the day... Huda, Oliwia, Alexandra, Dzheylin, Deniz, Elayra, Luka, Hazel, Aniya, Heja, Dahlia, Jerica, Wan and Bianca
Our ambassadors escorted pupils around a three-part rotation of bee-related activities: H Student-led assembly on what we have done, why we did it, all the different stages, and our ambitious plans for the future.
‘Our students acquitted themselves so impressively. They were intelligent, sensitive, encouraging, generous, proper role models. The Belmont staff were really blown away by the quality of their artwork and I feel they were left with a sense that our kids are so talented and quite special and that GCA is an exciting, nurturing environment.’ Mr Bird
‘I want to thank you and your students for the wonderful day. I have had such positive feedback from the adults that went. Apparently, we have many more bee friendly children in our school now which is wonderful.’ Victoria Morgan, Science leader, Lancasterian Primary School way Reptiles, Caravaggio and Medusa
Our talented artists showed their portfolios, including their own studies of Caravaggio’s The Head of Medusa, to inspire the youngsters, who were learning about the Greek myths. With Mr Chorley, they led a printmaking session looking at textures in the natural world.
GCA’s Beehive Club members are keen to spread the word about the importance of pollinators for the health of the world’s ecosystem, so, when Lancasterian Primary School asked us if someone would talk to Y5 pupils about bees during their STEM week, Mr Bird sent out a swift invitation to visit GCA
The workshop was a massive success, with Year 10s acting as wonderful role models for Belmont pupils, encouraging a love of the natural world and an eye for detail, as well as a love of art.
In January, an intrepid band of reptile lovers and art scholars ventured into Belmont Infant school to run a Reptiles & Art workshop. Members of GCA’s Herpetological Society and the Y10 art class – Charise, Corey, Saif, Sessil, Shan, Ela, Arthur and Rozerin – treated eager Y2 pupils to an ‘upclose and personal’ encounter with Comet the Panther Chameleon, Kai and Koura the Horsefield Tortoises, and star of the show, Tobias the Ball Python.
Ambassadors
The Maths Ambassadors programme is a leadership initiative designed to motivate, inspire and develop students’ leadership potential through opportunities to teach maths to younger pupils and reflect on their own learning.
Shan Shan, 10CB
Klaudio, 9NB and Jerica, 9BH, Chairpersons of the Maths Ambassadors
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The pupils asked me many questions, such as where snakes live, how they get their colours, how big they normally get and “is he poisonous?”. I loved being able to share my interest in reptiles and helping people conquer their fears. I can’t wait to do bigger and better things and share my ever-increasing knowledge all over the world.’ Charise, 10DC
Shan Shan’s portfolio
‘This has been an exciting and wonderful experience for both the Year 5s and the ambassadors. Not only were we able to enhance our teaching skills, but we were also able to put ourselves in the teacher’s shoes. Having a one-to-one session can help students learn better, especially when most of them may have missed out on some key periods of learning because of lockdowns. Ambassadors are willing to help teach and bond with the Year 5s. Primary school kids open up and speak out more and feel more motivated to learn. We feel we have widened our knowledge and communication skills (also it’s a good thing to put on our CV!).’
Our Yrs 9 and 10 mathematicians gave a warm welcome each week to Y5 pupils from Rokesly Juniors.
The Maths Ambassadors visited the Houses of Parliament in April for a tour and a chance to practise their public speaking skills and demonstrate their leadership qualities in the debating chamber.
‘I’ve never worked with children that much before and I was slightly nervous about it, however this was such an unforgettable moment. It was really fun teaching primary children and they also listened very maturely which I didn’t expect. What made my day was that they were amazed with my artwork, so I hope this inspires them to be creative and achieve great things in the future!’
Maths Ambassadors
‘I like the fact that the teachers are students. They understand the difficulties we have when we are struggling.’ Dotty, Rokesly Y5
‘My snake is an Albino Ball Python called Tobias, who is quite young. I was extremely nervous meeting the children, but once I saw they were interested, it made me feel amazing. The feeling that others are willing to learn about your passion is great.
Even though sounds are intangible they can lift objects. Acoustic levitation takes advantage of the properties of sound to cause solids, liquids and heavy gases to float.
Budding scientists learned how to use lemons to generate an electric current to light a bulb.
Sixth form scientists Kwesi and Christ had a chance to practise their physics, computing and engineering knowledge and skills when they built an acoustic levitator. They learned about the coding and programming needed to test the polarity of each transducer, soldered them all in the correct orientation and wired the adreno to the Thenlevitator.theBIG TEST. Can you see two tiny objects – one white and one red – floating between the transducers in the photo here? The levitator worked –well done Kwesi and Christ!
British Science Week in March gave students opportunities galore to conduct experimentsmindsEnquiring
The theme for Year 8 was climate change. Ms Gilbert demonstrated how acid rain is created by adding carbon dioxide – in the form of dry ice –to a neutral solution. This mimics the way the gas interacts with water droplets in clouds to form acid rain, which is so dangerous for crop production.
Optical illusions are always fun. They teach us how our eyes and brain work together to see. We live in a threedimensional world, so your brain gets clues about depth, shading, lighting, and position to help you interpret what you Duringsee.the week, we had a chance to look at the illusions pinned up around Ms Stevenson’s room and then make one ourselves. Science Week Health Club gave students a chance to find out how to use a sphygmomanometer to measure their blood pressure and pulse rate, as well as enjoyedbillreportWe’reoxygenmeasureoximeterantotheirlevels.happytothatacleanofhealthwasbyall.
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Acoustic levitation
Thinking of studying science at A level?
Did musical energy – key of D minor – really interact with clear liquid in a flask to change its colour?
Thereteachers!was no magic involved in creating the rainbow water you see here. All that was needed was the addition of various acids and alkalis to universal indicator and a swirl of the flask for Dr Szydlo to get a chemical reaction.
Years 7 and 8 were treated to a nonstop demonstration of chemistry and physics experiments by Dr Szydlo –he barely stopped for breath. It was good to get lots of reminders about safety in the lab – always listen to your
‘Here, students are performing oxidation of an alcohol (ethanol) to make ethanoic acid (the main ingredient in vinegar). They successfully followed complex and detailed instructions with accuracy and precision to synthesise the desired product which they then tested via qualitative analysis to confirm their results.’ Ms Mirza
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Liquid nitrogen (with a temperature of -196 °C) was poured over an inflated balloon to cool it down. The decreasing temperature of the air inside the balloon caused its volume to decrease and it shrank. Dr Szydlo tossed it about a little, the air inside warmed up and the balloon regained both its shape and its volume. No magic, just science. Planet gazing It is not often you get to see three planets lined up in the night sky with the moon so it’s a good idea to seize the opportunity when you can. It was a clear, cold December evening when GCA scientists ventured into the playground to view the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus stretched across the sky in a gently curving line.
Teachers hope the fun activities you take part in during Science Week and in science club will inspire you to Mspraisedprecisionaccuracyhere,youchemiststheAsciencecontinuingaboutseriouslythinkatlevel,likeYear12seewhoseandisbyMirza.
Venus shone brightly but Jupiter and Saturn were barely visible with the naked eye. Our telescopes are pretty powerful though – we could see the rings of Saturn, and Venus appeared as a crescent.
Congratulations to the nine students who performed and conducted themselves in an exemplary manner in the Assembly Final: Martin, Rugile, Dizolele, Isa, Testimony, Santiago, Samantha, Charise, Victoria M, Eliel and Hanna. It was a close contest so huge congratulations to our: Winner: Martin, who talked about ‘Turning a Curse into a Blessing’. Runner-up: Dizolele, who talked (and sang) about ‘The Sound of Music’.
‘Despite the freezing temperatures, everyone had a brilliant day. We saw St Paul’s, Monument, Pudding Lane, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Globe and finally arrived at Tate Modern. Students set off to explore the free exhibits, finding modern art that challenged their concept of what art could be. The real highlight was watching Anicka Yi’s “Xenojellies” and “Aerobes” float around the Turbine Hall as if they had minds of their own.’ Ms Colledge
A thank you trip
Martin and Dizolele went forward to the Haringey finals, where they spoke confidently and passionately. Huge congratulations to Martin for taking second place. Powerful orators Martin Dizolele
Let’s hear it for – and from – GCA orators
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In January, Year 10 students took part in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge. These day-long workshops help students develop the ability to speak with confidence, passion and authenticity in front of an audience.
Paired reading club takes place every Thursday lunchtime in the library. Student volunteers help their peers develop their reading skills. Ms Colledge and Ms Swinyard took 17 students on a trip to central London as a reward for taking part regularly.
‘My favourite thing was visiting Tate Modern because Luke and I went into an amazing exhibit with mirrors and lights and water, and it was really cool because we got in for free.’ Callum, 7LC
‘The progress they made over the course of the day was just incredible and their teachers and workshop leaders were so impressed by the bravery, dedication, honesty and, at times, vulnerability they showed. Many started the day scared even to say a word out loud but ended it by telling a personal story from memory for a whole minute in front of the class! Impressive stuff.
‘Student feedback was really positive, many commenting on the new skills they learnt around how to structure a speech effectively and communicate persuasively. They feel they connected better with classmates from hearing new things about them and the sense of belonging felt from having their own beliefs and stories heard in an open and accepting way.’
Ms Bullock
A thought-provoking talk from Laura Bates, multiaward-winning author and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project Laura visited GCA to talk to a group of students about her new Young Adult book The Trial, and to sign copies for the lucky students who had been nominated to receive a copy. As a bonus, Laura stimulated much thoughtful discussion on the dangers of everyday sexism – the sorts of negative comments made to and about women, which people often try to excuse as ‘just a bit of banter’. Laura talked about her own experiences of sexism and misogyny at university and as an actor and journalist. She founded the Everyday Sexism Project as a way for women and girls to share their experiences and challenge the treatment they encounter. It was good to see how attentive both girls and boys were to Laura’s words and to hear them ask how they can best challenge sexism on a day-to-day basis.
World Book Day 2022 was a chance to encourage students to broaden their reading horizons. The Big Book Giveaway
‘One word: phenomenal! From the contrasting lights in the switch of setting between Jamaica and post-war England, the authenticity of the main characters and Gilbert’s ongoing humour to the creation of the gigantic Empire Windrush, the societal issues that were satirised, as well as the subtle education of the audience on issues like discrimination and overt/covert racism, made this play 10/10 for me. 5 stars!’ Tish
Angel, 9CA, is one of the hard-working library volunteers who help out with all sorts of tasks. From the pile on the tables, she chose a bunch of the ‘CHERUB’ books by Robert Muchamore and says: ‘This is a series of spy novels for teenagers about a fictional security service called CHERUB, which employs children as intelligence agents. They are really entertaining and exciting.’
‘The production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Globe was quite simply
‘The production brought to life the 17th century play, whilst incorporating 21st century elements to make it more universal and relatable.’ Marie ‘This production really highlighted the satirical value, which made it all the more captivating.’ Niniola ‘The National Theatre’s production of Andrea Levy’s Small Island, which follows the early experiences of the Windrush Generation coming to England, was utterly breathtaking –funny, moving and beautiful.’ Ms Bullock
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Theatre critics Eng. Lit. A-level students and teachers make some discerning comments on two theatre visits:
We were delighted to receive a generous donation of 100s of books from the Children’s Book Project to give away to students in Year 9 upwards.
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incredible, bringing to life a famous text in ways which picked up on ‘80s Indie music, with the repeated motif of The Smiths’ “I know it’s over” charting the nihilism of Hamlet and Ophelia. The stage itself appealed to art student Nadir with its homage to Basquiat-style graffiti, reflecting the nihilism of the Danish court.’ Ms Loosley
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readread,Read, 32 GCA Issue 18 World Book Day gave staff and 6th form drama students a chance to bring fictional characters to life. The Men in Black scoured classrooms for alien life… They found one in the lab... …but did they spot the Guardians of the Galaxy? Mrs Alexander from number 39 says hello The lion, the witch or the wardrobe? Hmm –why not all three together? Marvel at the PE staff Give me human blood! A friendly hello from two air raid wardens,... ...straight out of the pages of Goodnight Mr Tom Winston’s nightmare on legs! Mr Bump is an inveterate photobomber
Sita kick-started a challenge for students to create artwork and poems on the theme of origins. Enjoy Zora’s superb model Le Dodo, which reflects her Mauritian heritage, and Hannah’s deeply expressive poem.
‘I really enjoyed this. Anansi was a big part of my childhood and hearing the story again brought back many happy memories.’ Adedamilola.
The pleasant aroma of pastries Being wafted into your nose I am from Zimbabwe. Luxury here and there Rainbow Towers Look down from the 13th floor Down to the pool Massive fountains, pleasing to the eye I am from I,AndIinNomyMyIIIVictoriaNaturalGameCountlessLions,IinNot£480£40toWhyHyperinflation,Zimbabwe.fluctuationdoesittakesolongjustgetfuel?giventoteacherseverymonthayearnearlyenoughtopaybillsheretheUKamfromZimbabwe.leopards,giraffesnationalparksreservesaswellwonderoftheworldFallsamfromZimbabwe.amproud.embracemyculture.cultureisinmyblood,myDNA,veins.matterhowlongI’velivedtheUKamZimbabweanatheartIacknowledgethisinmysoulHannahamfromZimbabwe.
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The road saturated with purple I am from Zimbabwe. Vendors selling snacks Shops selling everything Freshly made food
7LC enjoyed an enthralling storytelling session with author Wendy Shearer – a chance to enjoy an African folk tale, complete with music and feathers! One of the great things was the way Wendy involved students in the development of the story, asking them to suggest what would happen next. Thanks to Keturah, who donned a feathered headdress to act out the part of Anansi, and to Tomas, Marvin and Luke for suggesting different endings to the story.
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As a child, Sita expressed herself best through artwork. She invited students to put words and sketches onto paper – to doodle any random thoughts sparked by the story of Kai (the main protagonist). The creative muse certainly let imaginations fly. Many thanks to Sita for an engrossing session and to Jerica, Shekinah and Mary for their readings of two poems.
Ardent readers didn’t expect to see drawing paper, charcoal, crayon and pens in their workshop with awardwinning author Sita Brahmachari. Sita spoke about the people, experiences and landscapes that influence her writing, and which provided inspiration for her latest novel, When Shadows Fall.
What does the word ‘Origins’ mean to you?
Sita Brahmachari
My Origins by Hannah 7SR I am from Zimbabwe. Rocks, waterfalls and ruins galore Vibrant Hangingjacarandasabovefrom the trees
Year 8s: Kye and Summer
A second group created a story focusing on the case of a missing schoolboy and the work of the Bridge Renewal Trust, a charity which engages young people through the performing arts. The third group’s story was based on stop and search, throwing light on the work of Haringey Police Stops, another charity that uses the performing arts to great effect.
Year 9s: Helin, Mariam, Kadir, Nyomie, Eryk, Amara , Nikita, Pablo and Zakia
‘Our talented group planned and performed their 20-minute piece “The Interview” with great ensemble, improvisational and energetic gestural skills.
Andry Moustras, Collage Arts Loop of Limitations
‘It was an incredibly inspiring day as well as being a collective celebration of the value secondary drama has within the community!’ Ms Ajoku
Play in a Day and a shout out from the Mayor of HaringeystageOn
‘Thank you to you and your talented students for the fantastic performance last week. It felt a real privilege to be in the audience to watch it. I thought it was very creative and was really struck by the level of support from their peers and the rest of the school community. We are very touched to have been the chosen local organisation.’
Congratulations to these students who represented GCA so well: Year 10s: Sessil, Vitorio, Christian, Lisa Marie, Dizolele, Corey, Charise, Priscilla and Caleb
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In celebration of World Theatre Day, 20 GCA drama students took part in a workshop with Collage Arts practitioners and Ms Ajoku, where they were challenged to develop a short, devised piece in just one day and perform it in the McQueens Theatre, alongside two other schools.
‘The Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Adam Jogee, opened his congratulatory speech by commenting on how evidently expressive and creative our students were on stage. He referred to GCA students’ respectful and professional standards both at the McQueens Theatre and when he visited our 6th form earlier in the same week. We were not expecting such a personalised shout-out!
Many thanks to Y9 student Efe (9CV) who stepped in at the last minute to stand in for one of the performers who was taken ill.
Hearty cheers for Neyce, Kaylan, Belina, Charles, Hannah, Terell, Valentina, Cairo, Tyann, Lemar, Ria, Adrian, Shakeel, Vang, Riana and Kharma, whose Y11 exam performances exceeded all expectations – the energy and passion of these talented actors shone through. They deserve our praise for their thorough research into the issues affecting young people in lockdown and the ways in which the arts can engage them.
The ‘Loop of Limitations’ Theatre Company presented a Physical Theatre piece based on the negative effects and limitations lockdown placed on the creative expression of young people and the harmonious bond of the family unit. The story centred around fictional character Sarah and how local charity, Collage Arts, used performing arts online to enable her to break free, whilst encouraging her creative fervour and mental wellbeing.
The Sound of Music by Dizolele Isaac, 10FZ A Sound A note A Riff that makes me float A Whichbass makes my heart filled with volts A bridge A verse A lyric on a shirt A comfort song that helps you when you’re at your worse Music is more than just words on a text The same music could help you get over your ex The same music can help you get through the day
It’s more like magic
The Haringey Music Festival in the Royal Albert Hall featured young musicians from all over the borough, including choirs from primary and secondary schools, as well as performances from the Haringey Young Musicians ensembles.
From feet to feet
And treacherous nights
As random as thunder
The world is changing, we’re stopping the fights But we all have something to take it off our mind
The same music is here when no one else can stay Music is therapy Music is a language Music is subjective For the narrow minded who can’t understand it
The sound of Lovers, Made for the mind of Fighters Music is special Because it somewhat unites us
Like the ground under Our toes as we shuffle
The sound of Music will always remain tall The sound of Music will empower us all.
The sound of kerfuffle Will still make a beat.
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Whether it’s Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall Whether the rain stop dropping, or the leaves are no more
Students, parents, staff and governors were treated to a superb evening of music in December when the Year 13 band performed a repertoire of music from each decade from the 1950s to the present. Many thanks to the fabulous six: Daniela Musabi – Vocalist Dan Sikora – Vocalist and Guitar Sedanur Duven – Vocalist Miles Beedham – Keyboard and Organ Isaac Leon Rubio – Bass Guitar Tolani Okanlawon – Drums Special thanks to Mrs Mishra, who developed the band from the start of Year 10. She forced them to progress when they lacked confidence. They certainly showed lots of confidence on the night, so well done, Mrs Mishra! Also deserving of thanks for a wonderful evening are Messrs Coles, Mishra, Stellato, Adams, Ms Du Hasky and Ms McDonald.
So, in this world
Alexandra
Killings and murder
Alexandra, 9NB, was one of the talented performers from GCA who took part this year: ‘I’m a violinist with the Symphony Orchestra. I practise with the orchestra every week as well as at home and very much enjoy playing with other people who share my musical interests.’
Full of trouble and strife
A rhythm will find us
Eight decades of music
Parents and carers – it’s safe to let your children loose in the kitchen!foodgloriousFood,
Well, perhaps just check they have enjoyed expert tuition this year from Ms Osei, Ms Karsan, Ms Shah, or honed their skills in a masterclass with our visiting professional chef, Chef T, straight from the kitchens of Fortnum and Mason’s newest restaurant FIELD.
Vegan cooking with Chef T No meat, no poultry, no fish, no eggs, no cheese, no butter … the list of foods vegans can’t eat goes on. There’s still plenty to enjoy – fruit, vegetables, pulses, seeds, beans, rice, pasta, oils and spreads, as KS3 students discovered when they made vegetable lasagne and cinnamon buns. A takeaway treat Cinnamon rolls, everyone’s favourite, were on the menu again when Chef T and Y9 cooks served up a takeaway dinner for themselves and staff. This time, it was a main course of salmon, dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Close attention to cutting and trimming techniques was essential.
• Sixth former Caden, who jumped at the opportunity to learn from Chef T as an apprentice and rose to every challenge he was given. He kept his cool in a hot kitchen surrounded by excited Y7s and 8s, something many of us would find challenging on the best of days. He was absolutely amazing.
• Edible London for their bountiful donation of fruit and vegetables.
• Chef T for a wonderful and challenging experience. So many students are cooking more at home now.
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A huge thank you from Ms Osei to:
• Ms Shah for her patience and for ensuring the kitchens were stocked and set up throughout.
Farmed mussels are one of the most sustainable options on the planet. In fact, their cultivation has a net benefit for the marine environment in which they are produced. No fertilisers or freshwater are used. They produce an omega-3 rich meat and they’re cleaning up the oceans. What’s not to love? Thanks to Fish Heroes scheme for providing both mussels and salmon.
‘I like to eat mine with yogurt and nuts.’ Sophia, 7ET Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday – don’t flip too early
Quiz Time Here are five common ingredients in code. Can you guess what they are? (Difficulty level – easy.)
It was shellfish this time for Y9s and 10s. All the mussels that were open before cooking were discarded – safety first! After being given a thorough scrape and wash they were swiftly cooked on the top of the stove before our cooks tucked in with gusto. For some this was a dish they eat often, for others it was a first-time opportunity. Asli, 10FZ, taught teachers the best way to eat them.
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The Y10 GCSE group made Moules Marinière with parsley and garlic
‘Food Tech is good fun. I like the fact that it’s practical and gives me good experience.’ Hajna, 9BH Fruit salad – packed with vitamins
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Here are some of the other dishes we’ve spotted students cooking… Stir fry chicken – three essential food groups
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Y9s made Cozze all’arrabbiata in a spicy tomato sauce
Another step in the seafood journey – mussels
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Mrs Mishra and her Y13 musicians treated us to a masterclass. Mrs Arhagba and her students took us through the wide range of STEM & enterprise activities and competitions students tackle. Spanish and Czech speakers introduced staff to texts in those languages, putting them in the shoes of a language learner and demonstrating how the EAL paired reading club operates.
February’s staff INSET day was a welcome opportunity for staff to find out more about the activities students love to do, in and out of class.
Celebrating one of the many strengths of the school
‘Reading Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’ in Czech was really challenging. Luckily, I had the support of Arman to guide me through.’ Mr Chorley
‘It was fun listening to people trying to speak my language – Czech. I didn’t say the words first, I just asked them to infer using their knowledge of their own alphabet. I was surprised how well they did because Czech is a complicated language. The language teachers were best – they got the tones right.’
Arman, 8HJ
GCA artists presented their portfolios, talked about who and what inspires them, and shared their aspirations. Some lucky members of staff even had a chance to show off their dexterity on the potter’s wheel.
Trampolining and badminton stars demonstrated the way to do it, urging staff to have a go – and giving constructive feedback! 8HJ taught us Mandarin – we couldn’t enter the room before we had learned how to request entry.
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BTEC students devised a dramatic presentation on a themed poem written by students, which was based on inclusion, community, culture, and identity. Students used chorus work, role play, still image, symbolic movement, and contrasts to showcase their depictions.
‘I thought it was amazing to see just how much staff put together for students. It’s obvious that for a lot of us, teaching doesn’t end at 3pm. It was super fun to be guided and taught by the students through the different activities; seeing them put their all into the things they love just makes me smile. I am proud to be part of a team that makes things happen.’ Ms Sapla Jamal ...they want to learn and, when they want to do something they enjoy, they put in a lot of effort.
‘Teachers used to think I go straight home after school – now they know just how much time I spend in robotics club.’ Loqmane, Y10 ‘It was enjoyable explaining what we do in robotics. I think – hope! – staff understood what we were talking about.’ Anda, Y10
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Sailing crews took us through GCA’s eight-year sailing story, with insights into the fitness needed to compete at such a high level. They were joined by GCA alumnus Jamal, on a flying visit from Birmingham where he is studying physiotherapy.
‘The way the students explained and demonstrated their work was good to observe. They want to learn and, when they want to do something they enjoy, they put in a lot of effort.’ Mr Appollis
9CV showcased a typical lunchtime rehearsal. Students focused on Political Theatre, presenting their take on ‘Partygate’, and using Brechtian techniques such as audience interaction, exaggeration, freeze frame and placards to educate the audience.
Green-fingered gardeners told us about their first harvest and ambitious plans for the future – expect vertical gardening! GCA’s robotics champions explained how they design, build, program and drive their robots.
The KS3 drama club with KS4
2nd Careers Networking Event
L-R in the photo: Andrea Arhagba, Marketing Administrator, Apple Europe Michael Owusu, Deal Advisor, KPMG Patric Basse, Menswear Buyer, Harrods Obinna Okoro, Sexual Health Advisor, NHS Winnie Simeon, Specialist Biomedical Scientist (oncology), NHS Nana Agyemang, Marketing Planner, Barclays Bank Lauren Wolsey, Education ConsultantGCA Alumni
‘I want to give my thanks to all the people who gave up their time to offer so much valuable advice. Our students have benefited greatly from the day and I know that they will continue to do so as they start to plan their education and career pathways.’ Mrs Arhagba
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It was great to hold this speed networking event face-to-face after two years of online careers activities.
The sectors represented included: construction, hospitality, the media, the military, the civil service, education, accounting, finance, transport, sports, banking. We welcomed people with lengthy experience in their chosen field as well as those in the early stages of their career – do you recognise these GCA alumni?
‘I was impressed by the many students I met. They were all well-mannered and keen to listen and question.’ Peter Holtby, ex-RAF
Staff from over 50 organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors fielded searching questions posed by students in Years 9, 10 and 12 about educational pathways, career choices, ambitions and interests.
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For Jason: ‘A great idea to help recycling. Good forward thinking for a big issue.’
‘I have learnt a great number of skills such as independency, creativity and executing ideas. What I have achieved has inspired me to try better next year and push myself to present the best work I can. I can’t wait to do it again next year.’ Lilly, 9BH
For Emmy: ‘The branding and the name are fantastic; a great concept.’
Starpack Schools Competition
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‘It was a creative workshop that teaches through handson experience. It also relied on teamwork, listening and communication skills, and tested creativity and problemsolving skills.’ Nomuunaa ‘It was fun to make the orange charger in groups.’ Damian ‘I liked how we had to use iteration to get an idea.’ Daniel ‘I enjoyed the experimental freedom.’ Hannah
Here are four sample development boards to give you an idea of the level of detail required: The judges’ feedback on all the boards was extremely positive; unfortunately, we have room for just a few snippets:
‘Starpack has helped me understand the processes needed from the original idea to getting a product into the store e.g., product analysis, designing, pricing and packaging.’ Obinna, 9FM
This annual competition gives students an insight into a career in consumer packaging design and encourages them to learn more about packaging as a career.
Many congratulations to the award winners: Gold: Wenyu, Emmy, Alexandra Silver: Annie, Jason, David Bronze: Aniya, Drishika, Priscilla, Lilly
Highly Commended: Marian, Mason, Obinna
Once again, our students excelled themselves, producing well-thought-out responses to one of two briefs and ensuring they took into account sustainability issues: A: to create a vintage pack for juices – what is new is old B: to promote healthy eating for children with plastic food-to-go packaging
For Lilly: ‘The design is very engaging and appealing.’
For Drishika: ‘Lots of clear and relevant information.’
Energy Quest 7SR enjoyed learning about careers in engineering when they were challenged to use practical skills to help a group of young people in danger. In the set scenario, students encountered a range of engineering career options as they uncovered the skills engineers possess and the way energy plays an important role in all our lives.
‘I learned how to be effective and keep to the deadline. I now understand the need for a trial and error approach – to learn from my mistakes. I became more resilient and determined to persevere.’ Drishika, 9FM
Perseverance counts
‘I had given up a lot and though it was too difficult, but as I went further, I understood it more and started to believe in myself. I realised that I have potential and that I can do this.’ Annie, 9BH
Another message about perseverance from the Design Ventura team
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Students and staff contribute to this magazine, which is published every year in the summer term. For up-to-date information on activities throughout the year, make sure you read THE VOICE@GCA, a newsletter for and by students, which is published online once a Youterm.will be able to find out much more about all the exciting clubs, sports and competition results, the students who have received rewards and lots more about what’s going on across the school.
Huge thanks to Shan Shan and Emmy, 10CB, for editing, designing and producing the newsletter. This was not part of their Y10 work experience programme – simply something they were interested in and wanted to do in their spare time – with great success.
‘The sessions were eye-opening. We learnt a lot about business, finance, sustainability and women in STEM etcetera. Role models talked about collaborating with others, cryptography, banking, startups and more. These sessions increased our productivity and enabled us to consider more jobs in STEM. People from companies such as Ion told us how they got into their profession and spoke about interesting things such as visualising data. In the future, we would like to continue and participate in more Stemettes programmes.’ Annalee, 7SR
The Design Ventura competition challenges students to design a new product for the Design Museum Shop with the winning product manufactured and sold at the shop. Our teams did not win but that did not stop them learning. Let’s hear from one of the teams: ‘We designed a three-purpose product, used as a collectable, a map of the area and a pack of information cards about the museum. The competition allowed us to grow as a team and as people. We faced many challenges, the motivation to keep going being one of them, but with the support of one another we have learnt that with perseverance you can get anything accomplished. We realised we needed to develop our teamwork and organisation skills, as well as refining our CAD/CAM skills. It took us many attempts to get to our final design but through trial and error, we came out with a successful finished product.’ Wenyu, 9BH, Mason, David, Jason, Drishika, and Obinna, all 9FM
Thanks also to these hard-working contributors: Ela, 10CB, Josephine, 8SP; Isabella, 9JA; Angela, 8GM; Nicol, 8SD; Nia, 8SP; Zora, 8JL; Christina, 8SD; Nicholas, 9NB.
Stemettes – Easter Explore The Year 7 Stemettes group enjoyed their online ‘Easter Explore’ sessions, in which they were able to explore STEM careers and opportunities – with the theme of ‘overcoming challenges’.
Congratulations to these gifted mathematicians for their achievement in the national Mathematics Challenge:
Intermediate Gold Certificate – Darius Necula and Vincent Hills. Silver Certificate – Beatrice Chen, Hayat Ahmed, Lekai Ngobeh, Serxhio Selimaj, Luca Mccarthy, Ade Eyeo, Shan Shan Weng. Junior Silver Certificate – Yi Sheng Lin, Daniel Polyansky, Nomuunaa Bayarsaikhan, Manuela Dominguez Dola, Wenxian Pan.
We got together some of the Starpack stars for you to see – as featured on p41. Our senior sailing girls impressed the Ocean Youth Trust so much when they crewed on the yacht Prolific that the Trust has offered them two places on their young volunteers training voyage in September. The girls will have a chance to stay on with OYT long-term to qualify as volunteer watchkeepers on voyages. The interest was so strong that names had to be picked out of a hat. Patience and Hazal are the lucky two. Daniela and Lyonelle are reserves, in the hope that two more places will be offered –fingers crossed! Book clubbers enjoyed taking part in the award ceremony for the Alexandra Palace Children’s Book Award – a writing workshop with the winner, Jack Meggitt-Phillips, was a big hit.
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Senior Silver Certificate and Best in School – Erlind Caushi
Over 50 students took part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme this year. They are looking forward to their final expedition.
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