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Southern Entrance
We would like to remind parents and carers that the gate at the southern entrance will be locked at 08:23 each morning. Students arriving after this time should enter via the main entrance in Cricklefield Place.
Safeguarding The welfare and safety of our students is our priority. We do everything possible to ensure our students’ safety, both within the school community and outside of school, including working with relevant agencies to address any issues related to child protection. Students are informed of who they should go to should they have a concern about their own safety or the safety of others. At INA, all staff have regular safeguarding training to ensure that they are able to meet their statutory responsibilities. We also have a number of staff who are designated to respond to any child protection concerns and to liaise with social services: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Leanne Abbott-Jones Assistant Principal Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Tam Broadway Primary Headteacher Sugra Alibhai Head of Sixth Form Designated Child Protection Officers Patrick Ball (Online safety) Pardeep Chaggar Jody Lapish Gareth Marshall-Jones
Mariam Mayet Amreen Patel Jag Singh David Wilson
You can find the INA Safeguarding policy, Child Protection policy and other related policies and procedures on the Academy’s website.
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Dear Parents and Carers, We were delighted to welcome students and staff from Phillips Exeter Academy, Boston, USA, to INA on Tuesday. The Phillips Exeter students rehearsed with our music students during the day and performed in a concert in the evening. It was a great example of two diverse school communities coming together, working together and learning from each other. An event like this takes a huge level of planning and both music teams worked hard to ensure that the workshops sessions during the day were a success and that students were ready to perform at the concert. There were two wonderful musical collaborations. The PEA and INA Vocal group gave a moving performance and at the end of the evening we were treated to an uplifting instrumental collaboration between the PEA Chamber orchestra and the INA Big Band. This project would not have been possible without the support of our Chair of Governors, Mr Griffin, through generously funding our Big Band instruments and supporting INA in building close links with PEA. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Coughlin and the music team at INA for all of their hard work in the run up to this event. And many thanks to the governors, staff, parents and students who also gave their support by attending the concert. Next Monday is an INSET day and there is no school for students. This is a great opportunity for students to revise for the spring 2 assessments. We hope that Year 11 students will spend some concentrated time revising and practising in preparation for their GCSE exams which are now only nine school weeks away! Finally, on Tuesday, we are holding our exam meeting for parents of Year 11 and Year 13 students. It is vital that parents attend the meeting with their child. We will be explaining key exam regulations and going through the exam timetable.
With all best wishes,
Jo Spencer 8 March 2019
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Year 10 Progress Meeting Tuesday 19th March 2019 2:30 – 6:30pm Year 10 Progress Meeting is calendared for Tuesday 19th March 2019 from 2:30-6:30pm. All students will complete lessons P1 – 4a (Year 10 and Year 11 students will complete lesson 4a as per KS3 timings). P4a will finish for all students at 1:05pm. Students who are eligible for Free School Meals who request lunch in advance (via form tutors) can collect a lunch bag from the KS3 desk area as they leave. Tutors will escort students to the KS3 gate at 1:15pm where students are expected to go directly home and return between 2:30-6:30pm with parents/carers. Students are expected to attend with an adult family member in full school uniform. The last appointment is 6:25pm for a 6:30pm finish. Staff will set Independent Learning for Years 7, 8, 9 and 11 in advance for P5 and 6. The school will be closed to Years 7, 8, 9 and 11 from 1:15pm. Enrichments and detentions will not take place. Mr M Crowther-Green Assistant Principal
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Year 11 and Year 13 Exam Meeting Tuesday 12th March 5:15-6:15pm. As part of the meeting parents and students will be asked to check student details for exam entries, these include legal name, including middle names and DOB for use in Exam certificates. Please bring passports if appropriate. Mr Crowther-Green Assistant Principal
Friends of Isaac Newton Academy Next meeting
Wednesday 20th March 7pm in the Secondary building All Primary and Secondary parents are welcome to attend and find out how to get involved some fundraising events for the school.
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It’s important to note that new challenges are arising on the internet all the time. We have created to this guide to raise awareness of the issue and offer advice on helping parents to talk to their children about making safer decisions online. See also our ‘7 conversation starters’ guide for more tips on better communication with your child.
Momo is a sinister ‘challenge’ that has been around for some time. It has recently resurfaced and once again has come to the attention of schools and children across the country. Dubbed the ‘suicide killer game’, Momo has been heavily linked with apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and most recently (and most worryingly)... YouTube Kids. The scary doll-like figure reportedly sends graphic violent images, and asks users to partake in dangerous challenges like waking up at random hours and has even been associated with self-harm. It has been reported that the ‘Momo’ figure was originally created as a sculpture and featured in an art gallery in Tokyo and unrelated to the ‘Momo’ challenge we are hearing about in the media.
What parents need to know about
MOMO
CHILDREN’S VIDEOS BEING ‘HIJACKED’
DISTRESSING FOR CHILDREN
SUGGESTED VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE
There have been recent reports that some seemingly innocent videos on YouTube and YouTube Kids (such as ‘surprise eggs’, unboxing videos and Minecraft videos) have been edited by unknown sources to include violence provoking and/or other inappropriate content. Even though YouTube monitor and remove videos that include inappropriate content, clips can be uploaded and viewed thousands of times before they get reported and removed. As a parent, it’s difficult to spot these videos as the harmful content doesn’t appear until partway through the video.
Popular YouTubers and other accounts have been uploading reaction videos, showing their experience of the MOMO challenge. Some of the videos include a disclosure message warning that the content may be “inappropriate or offensive to some audiences” and that “viewer discretion is advised” but these videos are still easily accessed by clicking ‘I understand and wish to proceed’. The image of the ‘Momo’ character can be deeply distressing to children and young people and it’s important to note that it may slip through parental settings and filters.
Video apps such as YouTube include an ‘up next’ feature which automatically starts playing another video based on the video just watched. Due to YouTube’s algorithm, users are shown ‘suggested videos’ that they may be interested in. The thumbnails used on suggested videos are purposefully created in a way to encourage viewers to click them. During our research, we found that when watching one Momo related video, we were shown countless other Momo themed videos and other scary content which would be age-inappropriate for children under 18.
Top Tips for Parents DEVICE SETTINGS & PARENTAL CONTROLS Ensure that you set up parental controls for your
TELL THEM IT’S NOT REAL Just like any urban legend or horror story, the concept can be quite frightening and distressing for young people. Whilst this may seem obvious, it’s important for you to reiterate to your child that Momo is not a real person and cannot directly harm them! Also, tell your child to not go openly searching for this content online as it may only cause more distress.
devices at home. This will help to restrict the types of content that your child can view, as well as help you to monitor their activity. In addition to this, it’s vital that you are aware of your device and account settings to ensure your child’s utmost safety. For example, on YouTube you can turn off ‘suggested auto-play’ on videos to stop your child from viewing content that they have not directly selected.
BE PRESENT
It’s important for you, as a parent or carer, to be present while your children are online. This will give you a greater understanding of what they are doing on their devices, as well as providing you with the opportunity to discuss, support and stop certain activities that your child may be involved in. As the nature of each task become progressively worse it’s also important to recognise any changes in your child’s behaviour.
PEER PRESSURE
Trends and viral challenges can be tempting for children to take part in; no matter how dangerous or scary they seem. Make sure you talk to your child about how they shouldn’t succomb to peer pressure and do anything they are not comfortable with, online or offline. If they are unsure, encourage them to talk to you or another trusted adult.
TALK REGULARLY WITH YOUR CHILD
REAL OR HOAX?
As well as monitoring your child’s activity, it’s important for you discuss it with them too. Not only will this give you an understanding of their online actions, but those honest and frequent conversations will encourage your child to feel confident to discuss issues and concerns they may have related to the online world.
As a parent it is natural to feel worried about certain things you see online that may be harmful to your child. However, not everthing you see online is true. Check the validity of the source and be mindful of what you share as it may only cause more worry.
REPORT & BLOCK You can’t always rely on parental controls to block distressing or harmful material. People find ways around a platform’s algorithm in order to share and promote this type of material. Due to this, we advise that you flag and report any material you deem to be inappropriate or harmful as soon as you come across it. You should also block the account/content to prevent your child from viewing it. Also encourage your child to record/screenshot any content they feel could be malicious to provide evidence in order to escalate the issue to the appropriate channels.
FURTHER SUPPORT Speak to the safeguarding lead within your child’s school should you have any concerns regarding your child’s online activity or malicious content that could affect them. If your child sees something distressing, it is important that they know where to go to seek help and who their trusted adults are. They could also contact Childline where a trained counsellor will listen to anything that’s worrying them. The Childline phone number is 0800 1111.
SOURCES: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sick-videos-youtube-youtube-kids-14052196 http://www.bbfc.co.uk https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47359623
www.nationalonlinesafety.com
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Dear Parent/Carer, The school has been given the opportunity to take part in a project that will run jointly between schools and the Metropolitan Police Service. This project is known as Operation Encompass. Operation Encompass is the notification to schools that a child (under 18) has been exposed to, or involved in, any domestic incident. Children can be significantly physically or emotionally harmed when this is the case and the information received will be used to make sure the right support is available for children and their families. This will ordinarily be done by the start of the next school day. Operation Encompass will ensure that a specially trained member of the school staff, known as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), is informed. The DSL can then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to ensure the wellbeing of the child. The school will be able to make provisions or adjustments to assist for any difficulties experienced by the child, or the families involved. We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved. If you have any concerns or questions, then please contact one of our school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads and we will be happy to discuss this further. Further information about the project can be found on our school’s website and is available at the school office on request. Yours sincerely
Jo Spencer Interim Principal
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who have shown great Resilience and Patience at INA: Starting a new school can be challenging. When Mahrunnasa started, it was even more challenging as she was also in her early stages of learning English. Now, through resilience, she has an excellent understanding of the language and is doing well in all aspects of school.
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Maliha has shown great patience and resilience throughout her GCSE courses. She has worked hard to overcome challenges in certain subjects and is now in the final stages of her GCSE preparation.
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YEAR 11 NEWS YEAR 11 Design Technology Final hand-in for NEA FOLDER – week commencing 25TH March
This is to allow enough time for marking and moderation before work is sent off to the exam board. Until the deadline, Students must continue working on theory in their independent time – some of this will be set through IL tasks. REMINDER: We strongly recommend buying the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology textbook that will support this work.
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Ark have developed study packs to aid exam revision for Year 11s
Each pack contains links to the specification, recall questions, maths skills and exam questions
ÂŁ1.50 Combined Science
ÂŁ2.20 Triple Science
Speak to your Science teacher for more details and to purchase a pack
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Years 10 and 11 Be sure to purchase a GCSE Science revision guide and workbook Contains revision notes, exam practice Qs, glossary of key words and more
Combined Science students - ÂŁ9 Separate Science students - ÂŁ12
(for three books: Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
Collect books from Mr Golinski (T17) on Thursdays/Fridays after school once purchased
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GCSE and A-Level (GCE) timetable Summer 2019 The generic timetable shows the GCSE and A-Level (GCE) exams that will be taken at INA. Students will receive individual timetable at the Exam meeting on Tue 12th March 5:15-6:15. Exam Level
Time Allowed
Board
Option Code
Component
13/05/2019 14:00 GCSE
105 mins
Edexcel
1RB0ZN
Religious Studies B Option Zn (Christianity)
14/05/2019 09:00 GCSE
35 mins
Edexcel
1FR0F
French Option F (Listening (f))
09:00 GCSE
45 mins
Edexcel
1FR0F
French Option F (Reading (f))
09:00 GCSE
45 mins
Edexcel
1FR0H
French Option H (Listening (h))
09:00 GCSE
60 mins
Edexcel
1FR0H
French Option H (Reading (h))
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464F
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464H
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8461F
Biology Tier F (Biology Paper 1 Tier F)
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8461H
Biology Tier H (Biology Paper 1 Tier H)
15/05/2019 09:00 GCSE
45 mins
Edexcel
1UR0H
Urdu Option H (Listening (h))
09:00 GCSE
60 mins
OCR
J587
Physical Education (Pe: Physcl Fctr Affctng Perf Wtn)
09:00 GCSE
65 mins
Edexcel
1UR0H
Urdu Option H (Reading (h))
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
Edexcel
1ET0
English Literature (Shakesp.& Post 1914 Lit.)
16/05/2019 09:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464F
09:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464H
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8462F
Chemistry Tier F (Chemistry Paper 1 Tier F)
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8462H
Chemistry Tier H (Chemistry Paper 1 Tier H)
17/05/2019 09:00 GCSE
70 mins
Edexcel
1FR0F
French Option F (Writing (f))
09:00 GCSE
80 mins
Edexcel
1FR0H
French Option H (Writing (h))
14:00 GCSE
60 mins
OCR
J587
Physical Education (Pe: Socio-ctrl Issues Sprt Psych Wtn)
14:00 GCSE
90 mins
WJEC
C690QS
Drama Component 3 Interpreting Theatre
120 mins
AQA
7136
Economics Adv Paper 1
105 mins
Edexcel
1RB0ZN
Religious Studies B Option Zn (Islam)
Date
Start
20/05/2019 09:00 GCE 09:00 GCSE
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Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Biology P1f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Biology P1h)
Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Chemistry P1f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Chemistry P1h)
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Time Allowed
Board
Option Code
Component
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7182
Psychology Adv Paper 1
14:00 GCE
Start
Exam Level
120 mins
AQA
7408A
Physics Adv (astrophysics) (Physics Adv Paper 1)
21/05/2019 09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1MA1F
Mathematics Option F (Non Calculator (f))
09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1MA1H
Mathematics Option H (Non Calculator (h))
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9HI0G1
History Option G1 (Germany 1918-89)
14:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1GB0
Geography B (Global Geog.issues)
22/05/2019 09:00 GCSE
35 mins
Edexcel
1SP0F
Spanish Option F (Listening (f))
09:00 GCSE
45 mins
Edexcel
1SP0F
Spanish Option F (Reading (f))
09:00 GCSE
45 mins
Edexcel
1SP0H
Spanish Option H (Listening (h))
09:00 GCSE
60 mins
Edexcel
1SP0H
Spanish Option H (Reading (h))
09:00 GCSE
85 mins
Edexcel
1UR0H
Urdu Option H (Writing (h))
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9GE0
Geography (Paper One)
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464F
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464H
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8463F
Physics Tier F (Physics Paper 1 Tier F)
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8463H
Physics Tier H (Physics Paper 1 Tier H)
120 mins
AQA
7136
Economics Adv Paper 2
09:00 GCSE
135 mins
Edexcel
1ET0
English Literature (19c Nov/poetry Since 1789)
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9ET0
English Literature (Drama)
24/05/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7408A
Physics Adv (astrophysics) (Physics Adv Paper 2)
09:00 GCSE
45 mins
AQA
8633H
Italian Tier H (Italian Listening Test Tier H)
09:00 GCSE
60 mins
AQA
8633H
Italian Tier H (Italian Reading Test Tier H)
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
Edexcel
1DT0B
Design And Technology Option B (Papers And Boards)
75 mins
Edexcel
9ET0
English Literature (Prose)
09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7367MD
Further Maths Adv Option Md (Further Mathematics Adv Paper 1)
09:00 GCSE
75 mins
Edexcel
1HI0HR
History Option Hr (Medicine In Britain)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7408A
Physics Adv (astrophysics) (Physics Adv P3 Sections A & B Opt A)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9PL0A
Politics Option A (Uk Politics)
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8633H
Italian Tier H (Italian Writing Test Tier H)
04/06/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7136
Economics Adv Paper 3
09:00 GCE
120 mins
WJEC
A120PA
Rs - Christianity A Level (Rs Component1a Study Of Christianity)
23/05/2019 09:00 GCE
03/06/2019 09:00 GCE
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Exam Level
Time Allowed
Board
Option Code
Component
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
Edexcel
1EN0
English Language (Fiction & Imag.writing)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7405
Chemistry Adv Paper 1
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
WJEC
C660QS
Music Component 3 Appraising
120 mins
Edexcel
9MA0
Pure Mathematics 1
09:00 GCSE
70 mins
Edexcel
1SP0F
Spanish Option F (Writing (f))
09:00 GCSE
80 mins
Edexcel
1SP0H
Spanish Option H (Writing (h))
14:00 GCE
90 mins
Edexcel
9HI0G1
History Option G1 (Italy & Spain)
14:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1GB0
Geography B (Uk Geographical Issues)
06/06/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7402
Biology Adv Paper 1
09:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9PL0A
Politics Option A (Uk Government)
09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1MA1F
Mathematics Option F (Calculator (f))
09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1MA1H
Mathematics Option H (Calculator (h))
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7367MD
Further Maths Adv Option Md (Further Mathematics Adv Paper 2)
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9GE0
Geography (Paper Two)
Edexcel
1HI0HR
History Option Hr (Early Elizabethan)
Date
Start
05/06/2019 09:00 GCE
14:00 GCSE 14:00 GCSE
Edexcel
1HI0HR
History Option Hr (Superpower Relations)
105 mins
Edexcel
1HI0HR
History Option Hr (Superpower,elizabethan)
150 mins
WJEC
A690QS
Drama And Theatre A Level (Drama Comp 3 Text In Performance)
09:00 GCSE
125 mins
Edexcel
1EN0
English Language (Non-fic.& Trans.writing)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7182
Psychology Adv Paper 2
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464F
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464H
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8461F
Biology Tier F (Biology Paper 2 Tier F)
14:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8461H
Biology Tier H (Biology Paper 2 Tier H)
10/06/2019 09:00 GCSE
45 mins
AQA
8683H
Panjabi Tier H (Panjabi Listening Test Tier H)
09:00 GCSE
60 mins
AQA
8683H
Panjabi Tier H (Panjabi Reading Test Tier H)
120 mins
WJEC
A120PA
Rs - Christianity A Level (Rs Component2 Philosophy Of Religion)
09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1MA1F
Mathematics Option F (Calculator (f))
09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1MA1H
Mathematics Option H (Calculator (h))
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7405
Chemistry Adv Paper 2
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9ET0
English Literature (Poetry)
14:00 GCSE 07/06/2019 09:00 GCE
11/06/2019 09:00 GCE
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Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Biology P2f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Biology P2h)
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Exam Level
Time Allowed
Board
Option Code
Component
14:00 GCSE
80 mins
Edexcel
1HI0HR
History Option Hr (The Usa)
120 mins
Edexcel
9MA0
Pure Mathematics 2
09:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464F
09:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464H
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8462F
Chemistry Tier F (Chemistry Paper 2 Tier F)
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8462H
Chemistry Tier H (Chemistry Paper 2 Tier H)
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9HI0G1
History Option G1 (Tudors 1485-1603)
13/06/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7402
Biology Adv Paper 2
09:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9PL0A
Politics Option A (Comparative Politics-usa)
09:00 GCSE
90 mins
Edexcel
1GB0
Geography B (People & Environ.issues)
14:00 GCE
AQA
7367MD
14:00 GCE
AQA
7367MD
Date
Start
12/06/2019 09:00 GCE
Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Chemistry P2f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Chemistry P2h)
Further Maths Adv Option Md (Further Maths Adv Paper 3 Discrete) Further Maths Adv Option Md (Further Maths Adv Paper 3 Mechanics)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9FR0A
French Option A (Listen,read.& Translation)
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9GE0
Geography (Paper Three)
14/06/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7182
Psychology Adv Paper 3
09:00 GCE
150 mins
AQA
7272
Music Adv Written
09:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464F
09:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8464H
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8463F
Physics Tier F (Physics Paper 2 Tier F)
09:00 GCSE
105 mins
AQA
8463H
Physics Tier H (Physics Paper 2 Tier H)
Edexcel
9MA0
Mathematics (Statistics)
14:00 GCE 14:00 GCE
Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Physics P2f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Physics P2h)
Edexcel
9MA0
Mathematics (Mechanics)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9MA0
Mathematics (Statistics & Mechanics)
14:00 GCSE
75 mins
AQA
8683H
Panjabi Tier H (Panjabi Writing Test Tier H)
17/06/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7402
Biology Adv Paper 3
09:00 GCE
160 mins
Edexcel
9FR0A
French Option A (Writ. Resp. Works & Trans)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
WJEC
A120PA
Rs - Christianity A Level (Rs Component 3 Religion & Ethics)
19/06/2019 09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7405
Chemistry Adv Paper 3
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INA Attendance and Punctuality Regular attendance is a crucial factor in students’ educational development and success in achieving their full potential. Missing out on education and learning leaves students vulnerable to falling behind, putting them under unnecessary pressure. At Isaac Newton Academy every student is expected to maintain 100% attendance.
Punctuality All students need to be present on site and ready for line up no later than 8.25am each day and as such we advise students to be through the school gates (side entrance and southern entrance) no later than 8.23am.
Reporting of child’s absence In line with INA attendance policy it is the parent/ carers responsibility to phone the school by 8.15am on each day of an absence. If you fail to contact the school to inform us of your child’s absence we may take the necessary steps to ensure your child is safe. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the INA Attendance policy.
Year group and form attendance for last week
Tutor 7A 7C 7E 7I 7N 7S 7W Total
% Tutor % Tutor 98.6 8A 89.5 9A 98.5 8C 98.7 9C 99.1 8E 91.6 9E 98.3 8I 98.3 9I 97.4 8N 95.7 9N 95.8 8S 99.1 9S 96.7 8W 93.6 9W 97.8 Total 95.2 Total
% Tutor % Tutor 92.0 10A 97.8 11A 95.7 10C 92.0 11C 94.3 10I 96.2 11E 99.6 10N 97.9 11I 86.7 10S 96.5 11N 96.9 10T 94.6 11S 95.1 10W 96.4 11T 94.3 Total 95.9 Total
% 91.9 96.5 93.5 92.7 96.9 89.6 96.9 93.9
Absences immediately before or after a school holiday If your child is absent before or after a school holiday we must see evidence for the absence. This may be medical evidence if your child is unwell, or evidence of flight delays or circumstances beyond your control. We cannot authorise any absences before or after a holiday without this evidence and you risk being issued with a penalty notice. 8 March 2019
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Praise and Recognition
At INA, we aim to provide a stimulating, challenging and rewarding learning environment which supports learning, celebrates achievement and encourages everyone. Awarding merits, informal praise in class and the end of term awards assemblies are all part of this. Please speak to your child/children on a regular basis to see how many merits they have and how they are working towards the different awards at school.
Merits
The inter-form merit competition is heating up – with more and more merits being given out each week. Each merit you gain will increase your individual total and also your form’s overall total. So make sure you are keeping up the fantastic work to gain merits! Also if you are owed a merit go and collect it and make sure it gets recorded on your form’s spreadsheet! YEAR 7
TOTAL
YEAR 8
TOTAL
YEAR 9
7I 7N 7S 7C 7A 7W 7E
1515 1312 1285 1161 1097 1067 807
8N 8A 8S 8W 8C 8E 8I
1135 930 911 895 837 673 596
9E 9C 9S 9I 9A 9N 9W
TOTAL YEAR 10 TOTAL YEAR 11 TOTAL
452 427 296 284 281 207 113
10T 10C 10W 10S 10A 10I 10N
111 106 96 74 52 24 15
11N 11I 11A 11E 11T 11S 11C
192 116 106 104 100 74 54
Ahmed Al-Khafaji Award (Peer Commendation Award) Ahmed was well known for being kind, for helping others and for being extremely polite. He was also someone known for his hard work and absorption; the idea, therefore, is that the winner should be someone who encapsulated one of these qualities in that week. Year 7: Amina Begum 7W Year 8: Qasim Qadir 8W Year 9: Huzaifa Mughal 9S Year 10: Atif Khan 10T Year 11: Umer Ahmed 11T
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Year 9 Investment Competition Update The Year 9 cohort were treated to a special assembly on Friday 8th February from special guests from Olive Tree in London; where they learned about how the stock market functions and how we can invest in companies in the FTSE 100. The Year 9 students enthusiastically got into small groups to choose stocks in four companies and measure the price of an initial “£1000” investment spread across the companies. This information was entered into a competition across five schools, which is currently running and is due to complete on March 26th. This is particularly exciting as students can really feel the effects of Brexit and how it affects the companies they have chosen to invest in. Sadly, Isaac Newton is a bit far behind some of the other schools in the competition but there’s still time to go and a lot of volatility across the stock exchange! Details of individual groups are shared weekly by their maths teachers and the following summary is up to date for this week:
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Key Dates
Spring Term 2019 Friday 4th January - Friday 5th April 2019 Independent Learning Day: Friday 8th March 2019 INSET Day: 11th March 2019
Thursday 4th April
INSET Day – No school for students Year 11 Exams Meeting Year 10 Triple Science Natural History Museum Trip Year 10 Progress Meetings 2.30-6.30 Year 10 Walton on the Naze Trip Year 10 & Year 13 Walton on the Naze Trip Year 8 Awards Assembly Year 7 Progress Meetings 2.30-6.30 Spring Concert
Friday 5th April
Years 7, 9, 10 & 11 Awards Assemblies
Monday 8th April – Monday 22nd April
EASTER HOLIDAY
Monday 11th March Tuesday 12th March Thursday 14th March Tuesday 19th March Friday 22nd March Monday 25th March Monday 1st April Monday 1st April
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