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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) Amreen Patel Pardeep Chaggar Jag Singh Gareth Marshall-Jones David Wilson Mariam Mayet 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, The Year 7s have settled in really well and, by now, should have met all of their teachers. Our ‘Settling In’ evening for Year 7 students and their parents is scheduled for Wednesday 2nd October. It is really important that all parents of Year 7 students attend this evening as we will be talking through some of the things that are unique to INA, such as our BRIDGES programme. We will be briefing parents on our mission and our key policies, such as how we assess students, and explaining how parents can support their children to be great learners. You will find more information about the evening in next week’s newsletter. The new Year 11s have also made a great start to their last year of Key Stage 4 and seem to have returned with great focus and drive. This is a very busy term for them - GCSE mock exams start on 7th October! Students should have by now devised a programme of revision to ensure that they are fully prepared for these important exams. Intervention programmes will also be commencing next week. It is vital that students attend these sessions if they have been invited to do so – we know the positive impact that attendance at intervention has on a student’s progress and attainment. Finally, we are holding a ‘New to GCSE’ evening for parents of Year 10 students on Wednesday 25th September. Mr Clift-Matthews has included further details in this newsletter and we look forward to seeing the parents of every Year 10 parent at the event.
With all best wishes,
Jo Spencer
Cover Photo: Year 7 - First assembly at INA 20 September 2019
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IMPORTANT Year 11 GCSE PE Controlled Assessment During September, Year 11 GCSE P.E. students will be carrying out preparation and submission of their written controlled assessment. This task is worth 10% of their final grade. Student’s attendance in their GCSE P.E. lessons during this time is of particular importance in the build up to the below dates when they will complete the task in exam conditions in an ICT room. Please note: students cannot complete any of the task outside of lesson conditions. Content for the written exam overlaps with the controlled assessment in the following areas: • Components of Fitness • The Skeletal System • The Muscular System • Types of Movement • Classification of Skill • Risk Assessment • Principles of training • SMART Goal setting Students will carry out this piece of learning focusing on one particular sport which will be confirmed with students during their first couple of GCSE lessons. Knowing all rules, techniques, skills and key terminology for this sport is also of great importance. The times at which student’s are to complete their final assessment are stated below: Mr Beattie’s & Mr Healey’s groups - periods 1, 2 and 3 on Tuesday 24th September & periods 4, 5 and 6 on Wednesday 25th September. Mr Marecar’s group - periods 4, 5 and 6 on Monday 30th September & periods 1, 2 and 3 on Tuesday 1st October. If there are any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact Mr Beattie. Thank you in advance for your support.
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GCSE Parent workshop: Success at GCSE and beyond! Wednesday 25th September 6pm start All parents, carers and students in Year 10 are invited to attend a GCSE parent workshop led by Mr Clift-Matthews (Assistant Principal), Ms Stylianou (Pastoral Leader Year 10) and Mr Ball (Lead Pastoral Leader KS4). Covering the three areas of ‘How KS4 is different to KS3’, ‘Supporting your child’ and ‘Next steps’. This workshop will equip parents and students for success at GCSE and point towards the next steps for going beyond sixth form and into KS5. There will also be an opportunity for parents to ask questions. We expect this workshop to end by 6:45pm. PLEASE NOTE: subject teachers will not be in attendance. Parents of students in other year groups looking ahead to GCSE are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 25th September at 6pm.
Mr Clift-Matthews, Ms Stylianou & Mr Ball
Year 11 Autumn Mock Examinations 7th–18th Oct 2019 Year 11 students have mock assessments in all subjects commencing the week beginning 7th October. Subject staff will advise in lesson on the format and content of papers so students can devise a revision schedule for success
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DAPTABILITY & FLEXIBILITY
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Parents
• Discuss the ways you are adaptable and flexible and the benefits these dispositions have bought you. • Talk about times when you have had to adapt to changes in your life and what you’ve learned from it • Share a time when you have revised your opinions based on other people’s arguments.
ho have shown Adaptability & Flexibility at INA Zaman started INA last summer with little English however he quickly made friends using a range of different strategies. He is now learning the language quickly and has many friends across the year group.
Ayesha showed great adaptability in climbing Mount Snowdon for Diabetes UK in the summer. Whilst completing the challenge, Ayesha had to select from a number of physical and mental attributes.
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THE LADDER PROJECT
APPLY NOW We are coming to Isaac Newton Academy in September! The Ladder Project is a programme dedicated to developing students in Year 9 and Year 10 through workshops. WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: Self reflection Communication Branding and public speaking Entrepreneurship Intentional learning Higher education Vision planning
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THE LADDER PROJECT WHO ARE WE? We are The Ladder Project, a programme dedicated to developing the potential of students through a series of workshops. We recognise that there is a gap in the skills that students are being taught and the skills they need to enter higher education and the world of work. This has more of an impact on students who are not clear about their future academic or career aspirations. The aim is to take year 9 and 10 students, who have not thought about their skills and interests, and how they relate to their future aspirations; and get them to a point where they are able to set specific informed goals. WHAT ARE OUR AIMS? The Ladder Project aims to make sure that: - Students are able to make informed goals relating to their future - Students have exposure to higher education and/or place of work - Students learn practical skills to aid their learning and academic progression - Students leave feeling more confident in themselves - Schools are assisted in the holistic development of their students
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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 98.5 8A 94.5 9A 96.0 8C 90.7 9C 86.5 8E 92.8 9E 97.3 8I 94.2 9I 97.8 8N 92.7 9N 98.5 8S 92.3 9S 93.6 8W 97.5 9W 95.5 Total 93.4 Total
% Tutor % Tutor 98.7 10A 95.6 11A 93.1 10C 95.4 11C 98.4 10I 90.8 11E 93.3 10N 97.7 11I 90.4 10S 90.0 11N 94.2 10T 95.1 11S 92.8 10W 98.5 11T 94.3 Total 94.8 Total
% 94.2 95.0 96.2 97.0 94.6 93.6 96.8 95.4
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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THIS WEEK IN P.E… FIXTURES: 24/09/19: Year 7 – CROSS COUNTRY EVENT AT FAIRLOP WATERS 25/09/19: Year 11 – FOOTBALL V VALENTINES SCHOOL (AWAY) 26/09/19: 6TH FORM – FOOTBALL V FOREST ACADEMY (AWAY) 27/09/19: 6TH FORM – FOOTBALL CUP GAME V ILFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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Autumn Term 2019 Monday 2nd September - Friday 20th December 2019 Key Dates Monday 23rd September
Start of Enrichments
Tuesday 24th September
Year 11 - GCSE PE Controlled assessment
Wednesday 25th September
Year 11 - GCSE PE Controlled assessment
Wednesday 25th September
Year 10 – New to GCSE evening
Thursday 26th September
European Languages Day
Monday 30th September
Year 11 - GCSE PE Controlled assessment
Tuesday 1st October
Year 11 - GCSE PE Controlled assessment
Tuesday 1st October
Open Evening 5:45-8:30pm
Tuesday 1st October
Black History Month begins
Wednesday 2nd October
Late start at 9:25am
Wednesday 2nd October
Year 7 - ‘Settling In’ evening
Thursday 3rd October
Year 11 – Barclays Day
Friday 4th October
INSET - no school for students
Monday 7th October
Years 11 & 13 Autumn Mock examinations begin
Monday 7th October
Open Morning
Tuesday 8th October
Open Morning
Tuesday 8th October
Sixth Form Open Evening 5:45-8:30pm
Wednesday 9th October
Late start at 9:25am
Wednesday 9th October
Open Morning
Wednesday 9th October
Sixth Form Applications open
Thursday 10th October
Year 9 & 10 – New Scientist Live trip
Wednesday 16th October
Sixth Form Welcome evening
Friday 18th October
Years 11 & 13 - Autumn Mock examinations end
Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October
HALF TERM
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