1 November 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) 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, I hope that you enjoyed a lovely half term break. We had a Challenge Partners’ Review on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. A lead reviewer, plus a team of four reviewers (who are senior leaders in schools from across the UK), spent three days in school. They observed lessons in all year groups and subjects from Reception to Year 13, met with staff, students and governors and looked at students’ learning and their outcomes over time. We were absolutely delighted with the feedback and the recognition by the external reviewers of the strength of INA’s culture and ethos and the quality of provision. They also highlighted the extremely positive impact of some of the things unique to INA such as BRIDGES, Harkness learning, the Big Band project and our enrichment programme, all of which contribute to developing INA students into highly resilient and effective learners. It is really pleasing to receive a validation of the school’s work from an external review team, however we are as keen as ever to continue to develop and improve our provision. I would like to congratulate our staff and students and express huge gratitude to all of our staff members for their hard work and unwavering commitment to INA. I look forward to sharing the report with you once it is published. Finally, a reminder that next week is Family Week. As is usual during Family Week, all enrichments, interventions and staff meetings are suspended so that staff can get home at a reasonable time in the evening to spend quality time with their families and friends. We hope that you are also able to take advantage of this.
With all best wishes,
Jo Spencer Cover Photo: 1 November 2019
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Friday 7th February 2020 at the Apollo Theatre, London Students will leave school after line-up and will be back by 4:30 pm Students will hear talks aimed at GCSE students from these famous, well-renowned scientists.
Prof Helen Czerski
Prof Andrea Sella
Prof Alice Roberts
Prof Robert Winston
Improve your Science GCSE results with top tips on examination success from an experienced science examiner. Students should register their interest and collect a letter from Mr Golinski (T17) by Friday 8th November. The event costs ÂŁ19.00, to be uploaded to Wisepay by Friday 22nd November. Students are expected to catch up on any learning missed.
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Year 9 This year the Year 9 students will begin to study the first modules of their AQA Science GCSE course. To assess their learning of all the key stage 3 material they have learned since the start of year 7, students will be sitting two 1-hour exam papers on Monday 11th November. Students will be revising in lessons prior to this assessment and will be required to do further revision at home in preparation. Students will be provided with an outline of the units and topics covered. To support your child when revising, please encourage them to utilise a KS3 Science revision guide, make mind-maps, revision posters and use the BBC website. The only equipment students will need for the exam will be two black pens, a sharp pencil, a 30cm ruler and a calculator. Thanks you for you continued support of our students learning. Ms Al-Rashed, KS3 Co-ordinator
Exam booklets Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 will receive exam booklets this week The exam booklet outlines the JCQ information for candidates document Please can you ensure you read this with your son/daughter (the candidate) in preparation for upcoming exams Mr Crowther-Green
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A Parent’s Guide to Apprenticeships Katie Ellingham, Business Admin Apprentice
With an ever-changing job market, giving career advice to your children is certainly a difficult task. A survey from the National Apprenticeship Service found that 87% of parents give career advice to their children, but as many as 90% don’t feel equipped to give it in the first place. Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular route, but information and guidance can be hard to find and complex. This article is designed to equip parents, guardians and educators with all you need to know about apprenticeships, to help you feel confident in speaking to your children / students about their options.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a full-time job with training, which allows trainees to earn while they learn, as well as gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Most apprenticeships range from 12-18 months but can be anything between one and five years.
Who delivers apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are delivered by apprenticeship providers; organisations that deliver the training and qualification element of the apprenticeship. Many apprenticeship providers, like WhiteHat, also provide the recruitment of apprenticeships on behalf of employers.
Apprenticeship levels
There are four levels of apprenticeship: • Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2 - equivalent to GCSE) • Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3 - equivalent to A level) • Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4-7 - equivalent to Foundation degree and above) • Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6 and 7 - equivalent to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for an apprenticeship in the UK, an individual must be: • Aged 16 or over • Not in full-time education • Have been a resident in the UK or the EU for the past 3 years. In addition to these set entry requirements, there are different entry requirements depending on the sector, job and apprenticeship provider. WhiteHat’s additional requirements are: • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at a 4/C or above (or equivalent) • Some qualifications also require a level 3 qualification (A level or BTEC level 3) or other more specific requirements • Must be a non-graduate
What subjects can you do an apprenticeship in?
There are apprenticeships available in thousands of different areas, from more manual roles like engineering and construction, to professional services like accounting, digital marketing and software engineering. WhiteHat specialise in the following for school leavers: • Accounting
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Digital Marketing Business Administration Software Engineering Data Analytics
Salaries
The minimum wage for apprentices is £3.90 per hour, but many employers pay more than this.
What are the benefits of doing an apprenticeship? • • • • •
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Earning a salary whilst you train Training in specific skills employers want and are aligned with what the future workforce will need Dedicated time to training - employers are required by law to allow apprentices 20% of their time for ‘off the job training’ i.e. their apprenticeship study Excellent progression opportunities - at WhiteHat, we work with all of our apprentices to explore progression, whether that be another apprenticeship at a higher level, or exploring their next role Dedicated support and guidance - at WhiteHat, each of our apprentices is assigned a Coach who has practical experience in the qualification they are delivering, as well as experience teaching and coaching young people. They meet the apprentices regularly, deliver all of their training and provide pastoral support and guidance to ensure their success on programme and beyond Increased future earning potential - Level 3 apprenticeships can boost earnings by up to 16%*, and higher apprenticeships could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime Receive perks and discounts - Apprentices are considered students so benefit from many of the perks that students access including NUS cards, reduced Oyster card costs in London, etc. Paid holidays! Community - the WhiteHat community is a thriving group of hundreds of apprentices on programme who support each other and connect via social events, personal and professional development opportunities, leadership opportunities and micro-networks. The community ensures that no one who chooses to do an apprenticeship over university or other routes misses out on social and professional network development opportunities.
How to apply
The government apprenticeship website includes up to 20,000 apprenticeship vacancies across the country. You can search by keyword (job role, occupation type or apprenticeship level) and by location. Your child or student can simply register on the website and follow the step-by-step instructions.
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HUM
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Professor Funmi Olonisakin Funmi Olonisakin is a professor of security, leadership and development at King’s College, London. She is also the founder and former director of the African Leadership Centre, which aims to build the next generation of African scholars generating cutting-edge knowledge for conflict, security and development in Africa. Professor Olonisakin has also worked for the United Nations in the area of children and armed conflict. Throughout her career, Professor Olonisakin has always highlighted the importance of integrity and respect. In her work, she addresses some of the greatest challenges facing society. To do this it is crucial to be compassionate and understanding towards others. Professor Olonisakin was voted in the top ten most influential and powerful black British people, but despite this remains modest. This is an example of humility
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• Encourage your son/daughter to discuss their friendships and relationships with others. • Discuss the positive benefits of showing humility and humanity in meaningful ways, both at home and at school. • Encourage your son/daughter to show humanity to someone in the community e.g. an elderly relative or a young child.
ho have shown Humility and Humanity at INA Serena has achieved a great deal at her time at INA. This includes various badges at BRIDGES Awards Assemblies. Throughout all this success, Serena understands that she can still improve further.
Manahil is a loyal friend. She cares for her peers and always supports them where she can. This includes helping friends with their revision for recent mock exams.
Manahil 11N
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Inspire
Are you 14 - 16* years old? Find out more about further education in STE(A)M**
These enjoyable 3 day courses give you a flavour of many different aspects of engineering and/or science, and offer insight into future careers, just before you start your sixth-form studies. 2020 Inspire courses take place at: • University of Cambridge • University College London (UCL) • Lancaster University • University of Edinburgh Plus many more! Visit our website for the full list of courses. Find out more and apply online from September 2019 www.etrust.org.uk/Inspire *Only applies to students in Years 10/11 and S3/S4 in Scotland.
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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 Wednesdays/Fridays after school once purchased
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Black History Month
Black History Month is a global celebration of the contributions of black people to society throughout history. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
I asked Mr Smith, the Pastoral Leader for Year 8, what Isaac Newton Academy does to encourage Black History Month and learned many new things. Mr Smith hosts a black movie night, where we celebrate black people’s success and how far they’ve come. Also, there are not as many movies with predominantly black characters or directors, which makes this event even more important. Last year, we watched the hit movie Black Panther. Also, the students learn about the empire and revolution, and they visit the Museum of London Docklands. This is to ensure that black slavery does not take place again and to be grateful for not having experienced any negativity. As well as this, we have form time activities and BRIDGES lessons to discuss famous black people in history who have made great contributions throughout history, such as John Edmonstone, and lots of information is shared on the digital screens. The primary school also make posters and leaflets and they invite parents over for workshops. Also, we have a lunch to celebrate Black History Month. I hope you had a great time celebrating Black History Month in October!
By Ishaal Hassan 8N
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Remembrance Day Throughout assemblies this week, students at INA have been examining the importance of ‘Remembrance Day’ and the features that are associated it. For those who were not aware on Sunday 10th November men and women will be meeting across the country and even the world to commemorate the soldiers who have bravely sacrificed their lives in war and conflicts since the First World War and the servicemen/ women who are currently undertaking military service too. As always, the students at INA were very respectful and greatly appreciated the opportunity to remember those who are no longer here with us. See below the summary of what students discovered:
What is Remembrance Day and how do we remember? Remembrance Day is a time for us to remember the people who gave their lives during times of war and conflict. But, it started life as a day to remember just those from the First World War, or Great War, which was seen as the defining moment of the 20th Century, one that coloured everything that came before and shadowed everything that followed. In this country the main observance is on the Sunday nearest 11 November, Remembrance Sunday, when ceremonies are held at local communities’ War Memorials.
What are the origins of Remembrance Day? On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month 1918 the guns of Europe fell silent. After four years of the most bitter and devastating fighting, The War was finally over.
Why the Poppy? In late 1914, the fields of Northern Europe were once again ripped open by the conflict of WWI, causing poppies to bloom in their thousands. The flower represents the immeasurable sacrifice made by those who died in this and later conflicts. A poignant realisation of poppy symbolism can be found in the 1915 poem ‘In Flanders Field.’
Why is it Important to Remember? The First World War ended close a century ago, but as we move cautiously into the 21st Century, the world still remains wracked by conflict and division. There are many reasons why we should never forget what happened in the mud and carnage of places like The Somme and Ypres. Perhaps the most overriding reasons for remembrance are that we must never take peace for granted and that those generations brought up without the experience of war must be made aware of the deep sacrifices made by those on both sides of conflict who died in horrendous circumstances for their country. Mr Smith, Pastoral Leader of Year 8/Teacher of Humanities Secondary 1 November 2019 Newsletter
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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 98.4 9A 96.4 8C 97.4 9C 97.5 8E 94.0 9E 94.4 8I 97.7 9I 94.8 8N 94.2 9N 98.1 8S 97.7 9S 96.8 8W 96.7 9W 96.6 Total 96.6 Total
% Tutor % Tutor % 95.8 10A 94.2 11A 96.0 98.4 10C 91.5 11C 91.4 98.1 10E 93.3 11I 98.1 91.4 10I 95.8 11N 92.1 95.6 10N 94.4 11S 93.8 96.5 10S 95.6 11T 91.1 98.0 10W 97.3 11W 94.4 96.3 Total 94.6 Total 93.7
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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Independent Learning days
Ark inset days
School inset days
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School holidays
School days
Autumn Term 2019 Monday 2nd September - Friday 20th December 2019 Key Dates Monday 4th November – Friday 8th November Friday 8th November
Family Week – No after school events Year 10 – Geography – Stratford trip
Monday 11th November
Year 7–10 Assessments begin
Friday 15th November
Year 10 – Skills London trip 12-4pm
Tuesday 19th November
GCSE Music recital
Wednesday 20th November
Ahmed Al-Khafaji Day – No school for students
Monday 25th November
Year 7–10 Assessments end
Tuesday 26th November
IL Day – Students study at home Year 11 – Next steps interviews
Wednesday 27th November
Year 11 – Progress meetings 2.30-6.30pm
Wednesday 4th December
GCSE Presentation Evening
Tuesday 10th December
Community Party
Thursday 12th December
Christmas Lunch
Monday 16th December
Year 7 Awards Assembly
Thursday 19th December
Winter Concert
Friday 20th December
Year 8-11 - Awards Assemblies
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