7 June 2019
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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, I hope that you enjoyed a good break over half term. We are now in the full swing of the exam season. GCSE and KS5 exams continue and Years 7-10 exams are taking place over the next three weeks. Congratulations to students in all year groups for the great attitude to learning and level of focus they are demonstrating at this time. I would like to advise you of the arrangements for the start of term in September which are as follows: Monday 2nd September Tuesday 3rd September Wednesday 4th September Thursday 5th September Friday 6th September
INSET INSET INSET Year 7 &12 in from 8.25am Years 8-11 in from 1.30pm All students in from 8.25am for the full day
Finally, I would like to end by wishing Eid Mubarak to all of our families who celebrated Eid this week!
With all best wishes,
Jo Spencer
Cover Photo: Eid celebration lunch 7 June 2019
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Dear Parent/Carer,
Re: Secondary School Day from September 2019 I would like to share with you a change to the secondary Academy day from September 2019. From September, the Academy day for secondary students will end at 3pm on Fridays. We have made this difficult decision in response to the need to set a balanced budget for 2019-20 in the context of very challenging financial pressures, an issue which is facing all schools nationally. This decision has been made in agreement with INA’s Chair of Governors and the Governing Body. It is part of a wider cost-saving exercise, including reducing the secondary Senior Leadership Team by one member. By making these changes, we have been able to retain smaller secondary class sizes and all of the essential elements of INA’s ethos and character, including BRIDGES, Big Band and Harkness teaching. Teacher loading will remain the same. To facilitate the reduction of taught periods by one, we are reducing the time allocated to design technology at KS3 by one period. Part of the rationale for reducing time allocated to the DT curriculum is the national shortage of DT teachers which means we have been unable to recruit high quality DT teachers for some time. Art and Design will continue to be taught for two periods a fortnight at Key Stage 3. We remain committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum at INA with quality first teaching leading to outstanding outcomes. The time allocated to other subjects, including the core subjects and humanities is unchanged. In summary, from September all days will continue to start with line up at 8:25am. The secondary Academy day will end at 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and at 3pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. The library is available to students every day until 6pm. Students can also book the music practice rooms. In addition to this, a range of enrichments and some interventions will be on offer on Fridays between 3-4pm. A supervised quiet study room and supervised ICT rooms will also be available for students to complete their IL and pre-learning.
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The times of the school day from September is published below:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time
KS3 Activity / Year 13 Activity
08:25 – 08:30 Line Up
Duration
Time
KS4 Activity / Year 12 Activity
Duration
5 mins
5 mins
08:25 – 08:30
Line Up
08:30 – 08:55 Tutorial / Assemblies 25 mins
08:30 – 08:55
PSHE&CS / Assemblies 25 mins
08:55 – 09:55 Lesson 1
60 mins
08:55 – 09:55
Lesson 1
60 mins
09:55 – 10:55 Lesson 2
60 mins
09:55 – 10:55
Lesson 2
60 mins
10:55 – 11:15 Break
20 mins
10:55 – 11:15
Break
20 mins
11:15 – 12:15 Lesson 3
60 mins
11:15 – 12:15
Lesson 3
60 mins
12:15 – 13:10 Lesson 4a
55 mins
12:15 – 12:55
Lunch
40 mins
13:10 – 13:55 Lunch
45 mins
12:55 – 13:55
Lesson 4b
60 mins
13:55 – 14:50 Lesson 5
55 mins
13:55 – 14:50
Lesson 5
55 mins
14:50 – 15:50 Lesson 6
55 mins
14:50 – 15:50
Lesson 6
55 mins
15:50 – 16:00 Tutorial session
10 mins
15:50 – 16:00
Tutorial session
10 mins
Duration
Time
KS4 Activity / Year 12 Activity
Duration
5 mins
08:25 – 08:30
Line Up
5 mins
08:30 – 08:55 Tutorial / Assemblies 25 mins
08:30 – 08:55
PSHE&CS / Assemblies 25 mins
08:55 – 09:55 Lesson 1
60 mins
08:55 – 09:55
Lesson 1
60 mins
09:55 – 10:55 Lesson 2
60 mins
09:55 – 10:55
Lesson 2
60 mins
10:55 – 11:15 Break
20 mins
10:55 – 11:15
Break
20 mins
11:15 – 12:15 Lesson 3
60 mins
11:15 – 12:15
Lesson 3
60 mins
12:15 – 13:10 Lesson 4a
55 mins
12:15 – 12:55
Lunch
40 mins
13:10 – 13:55 Lunch
45 mins
12:55 – 13:55
Lesson 4b
60 mins
13:55 – 14:50 Lesson 5
55 mins
13:55 – 14:50
Lesson 5
55 mins
14:50 – 15:00 Tutorial session
10 mins
14:50 – 15:00
Tutorial session
10 mins
Tuesdays and Fridays Time
KS3 Activity / Year 13 Activity
08:25 – 08:30 Line Up
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss this further. Yours sincerely, Jo Spencer Interim Principal 7 June 2019
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Sadiq Khan
“If you can’t be honest and candid with our best friend it’s not really our best friend.” - Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London The big story in the news last week was President Trump’s state visit to the UK. A state visit is when the Queen, activing on the advice of the government, formally invites a leader from another country. Some people have the view that President Trump was democratically elected by the people of the USA. With this in mind, and considering the UK and USA are close allies, they see the state visit as justified.
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Other people think that President Trump should not have been invited. This is because they disagree with his views and policies, arguing they are discriminatory or divisive and go against our British Values. The situation raised questions about honesty. A big part of honesty is saying what you think and know is true, but doing so with good intentions and with respect. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said that he respected the USA as a close ally and wanted good relations with the country. But he said a state visit may give the impression we accept the views of President Trump. Read on to find out more about honesty. It is vital we reflect on and grow this important disposition.
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sincere and approaching every d intentions. Saying what you rue, while respecting others. ng trustworthy, loyal and fair.
decision never to lie, being able to admit to mistakes, problems and emotions, about and recognise the our actions.
Students
• Be honest with yourself. Acknowledge your own strengths and areas for development. • Be aware of who your real friends are, the ones who you can trust, and be open with. • Do the ‘right’ thing even when no one is watching. • Be honest about your learning challenges. Tell your teacher if you are confused by the L.O. or don’t understand the I/L. Put your hand up to ask for clarification when you need it. • Mentor/support a younger student to make better choices.
Parents
• Discuss the importance of honesty with your son/ daughter, sharing times and situations where your honesty was tested and how you responded. Discuss what you learned from this experience. • Tell your child about times when you have demonstrated honesty, even when it wasn’t to your advantage. • Discuss the impact of dishonest choices on a person’s life.
who have shown Honesty at INA Saim shows great honesty in everything he does. When required he will speak out and be honest if he disagrees with something, but he always does it in a polite and respectful way.
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Abbas 10S
Abbas is always honest, especially with regards to his GCSE subjects. He reflects honestly on his strengths and challenges, and this honesty helps him drive his learning forward. He uses this honest reflection to ask for help in key areas.
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YEAR 11 NEWS Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly The Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly will take place on 14th June 2019 after the Physics exam in the morning. The assembly will begin at 10:55am and students will leave school straight after the assembly, at 11:55am This event is an opportunity for students to celebrate their time at Isaac Newton Academy with their teachers and form tutors before they move on to their next steps after Year 11. As such we will not be inviting parents/ carers to the assembly but look forward to celebrating the students’ success with you on GCSE results day. Mr Athwal, Pastoral Leader – Year 11
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 received individual timetables at the Exam meeting. Exam Level
Time Allowed
Board
Option Code
Component
09:00 GCSE
45 mins
AQA
8683H
Panjabi Tier H (Panjabi Listening Test Tier H)
10/06/2019 09:00 GCSE
Date
Start
60 mins
AQA
8683H
Panjabi Tier H (Panjabi Reading Test Tier H)
14:00 GCE
165 mins
Edexcel
6AR01
Arabic 1 (Written Response)
09:00 GCE
120 mins
WJEC
A120PA
Rs - Christianity A Level (Rs Component2 Philosophy Of Religion)
11/06/2019 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
11/06/2019 14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9ET0
English Literature (Poetry)
80 mins
Edexcel
1HI0HR
History Option Hr (The Usa)
14:00 GCSE
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Time Allowed
Board
Option Code
Component
09:00 GCE
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)
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 GCE
180 mins
Edexcel
6AR02
Arabic 2 (Written Resp.& Research)
90 mins
Edexcel
1GB0
Geography B (People & Environ.issues)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7367MD
Further Maths Adv Option Md (Further Maths Adv Paper 3 Discrete and Mechanics)
14:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9FR0A
French Option A (Listen,read.& Translation)
14:00 GCE
135 mins
Edexcel
9GE0
Geography (Paper Three)
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)
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)
09:00 GCE
120 mins
AQA
7402
Biology Adv Paper 3
17/06/2019 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
20/06/2019 14:00 GCE
120 mins
Edexcel
9RU0
Russian (Listen.,read.& Translate.)
24/06/2019 09:00 GCE
160 mins
Edexcel
9RU0
Russian (Writ. Resp. Works & Trans)
Date
12/06/2019
Start
Exam Level
13/06/2019 09:00 GCSE
14/06/2019
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Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Chemistry P2f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Chemistry P2h)
Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier F (Combined Sci Trilogy Physics P2f) Combined Sci: Trilogy Tier H (Combined Sci Trilogy Physics P2h)
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Year 11 GCSE & Year 10 End of Year Examinations - June 2019
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Please note:
KS3 Examination Timetable Summer 2019
Some unavoidable changes have been made to the KS3 exam schedule. The subjects affected are: Years 7–9 Maths, Years 7–9 PE and Year 7 Spanish.
Year 7 Tutor Subject Group A W A C I S A C E I N S W A E N W A C E I N S W A C E I N S W E W
Date
Design Technology Art Biology Biology Biology Biology Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography Art Biology Biology Biology Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Spanish Spanish
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10/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019
Period 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 5 5
Tutor Subject Group A C E I N S W C W A C E I N S W A C E I N S W A E N A C N I S I S
Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics French French History History History History History History History English English English English English English English French French French Spanish Spanish Spanish French French Spanish Spanish
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Date 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 21/06/2019 27/06/2019
Period 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 5 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 3 3 5 6 1 6 4 5 5
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Year 8 Tutor Subject Group
Date
A C E I N S W A C E I N S W S A C E I N S W N A N W C Jeanne A C E I N S W
08/06/2019 08/06/2019 08/06/2019 08/06/2019 08/06/2019 08/06/2019 08/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019 13/06/2019
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English English English English English English English Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Art Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Art Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Design Technology French Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths
Period 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 6 5 1 6 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Tutor Subject Group
Date
Leon Spanish Allende French Beavoir French Toulouse French A Maths C Maths E Maths I Maths N Maths S Maths W Maths Picasso Spanish Zafron Spanish A Geography C Geography E Geography I Geography N Geography S Geography W Geography A Chemistry C Chemistry E Chemistry I Chemistry N Chemistry S Chemistry W Chemistry A Physics C Physics E Physics I Physics N Physics S Physics W Physics
13/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 14/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 18/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 19/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019
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Period 1 4 4 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 1 1 2 1 2 1 2
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Year 9 Tutor Subject Group
Date
W E A C E I N S W Zafron Jeanne A C E I N S W A C E I N S W Leon A C E
10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 10/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 11/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019
Art Design Technology Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Spanish French History History History History History History History Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Spanish Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
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Period 1 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 1 1 3 5 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4
Tutor Subject Group I N S W Allende Beavoir N A C E I N S W A C E I N S W A C E
I N S W
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry French French Design Technology Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics English English English English English English English Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies Religious Studies
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Date 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 13/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 17/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019 20/06/2019
Period 5 4 5 4 5 6 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 4 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 6 6 2 2 2 2 2
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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/ carer's 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 98.7 8A 98.2 9A 98.4 8C 98.3 9C 96.3 8E 99.6 9E 98.6 8I 94.6 9I 96.9 8N 96.2 9N 97.7 8S 95.3 9S 98.3 8W 96.4 9W 97.9 Total 96.9 Total
% Tutor % Tutor 92.5 10A 95.6 11A 97.7 10C 92.7 11C 94.2 10I 95.4 11E 96.2 10N 98.0 11I 94.6 10S 94.5 11N 96.0 10T 92.5 11S 94.9 10W 96.0 11T 95.2 Total 94.9 Total
% 91.5 89.6 85.4 85.0 87.2 86.9 96.4 88.9
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.
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Key Dates
Summer Term 2019 Tuesday 23rd April - Tuesday 23rd July 2019 Friday 14th June
Year 11 Leavers Assembly
Thursday 20th June
End of Year Examinations end
Friday 21st June
INSET No school for students
Monday 24th June
INSET No school for students
Wednesday 26th June
Year 10 Sports Day pm
Monday 1st July
Year 10 Work experience begins
Tuesday 2nd July
Sixth Form Transition Day
Wednesday 3rd July
KS3 Sports Day
Friday 5th July
Year 10 Work experience end
Friday 5th July
I/L Day No school for students
Saturday 6th July
Summer Fayre – 12pm -4pm
Thursday 18th July
Summer Concert
Monday 22nd July
KS3 Graduation
Monday 22nd July
Year 11 Prom
Tuesday 23rd July
Summer Awards Assemblies
Wednesday 24th July
Uniform Sales
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