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19 June 2015

>>> News Dear Parents and Carers,

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e have two new Pastoral Leaders joining us in September in the secondary school. Below is an introduction from one of them, Mr Singh.

We have also be joined recently by two new members of staff at the primary: Ms Curley (Maxwell class teacher)and Ms Palray (Teaching Assistant). They too have written a message below to parents and students.

Mr Singh

the community I live in. And I hope as per the school’s vision I can inspire the pupils of INA with my passion for Science.

As the son of a Science teacher my interest in Science was nurtured at a young age and so after studying A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics I went off to University to study Chemical Engineering.

My University years remain amongst the best of my life, during which not only did I gain my degree but I also gained an education in life, as the world came to me in the way of international students, many of whom remain friends to this day.

After graduating I joined Texas Instruments as a Junior Process Engineer and continued my development within the SemiConductors industry for the next two years, before the lure of a more meaningful vocation led me back to University to gain my PGCE and pursue a career in teaching. I have never looked back.

I am very pleased to be joining Isaac Newton Academy in September 2015 as a Pastoral Leader and Teacher of Science.

This appointment marks a new and exciting chapter in my teaching career. I have previously worked at another outstanding Redbridge school for 12 years, during which time I have honed both my pastoral and teaching and learning skills.

Isaac Newton Academy’s outstanding reputation is well deserved and I believe the young people of our community are very lucky indeed. I have been inspired by the school’s vision of a high quality education for all and so as a life-long resident of Ilford myself I feel privileged to be able to serve 2 INA Newsletter

And so for me the future’s bright, the future’s INA! Ms Palray

I am very grateful to Isaac Newton Academy Primary for giving me this opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant at

the school.

My work experiences have provided me with a wide understanding of varied business sectors. However since the birth of my daughter in 2010 I have voluntarily dedicated my time to a number of successful local projects centred on promoting children’s learning. This has given me a broad perspective and understanding of approaches which progress teaching and learning. I feel passionately about each child reaching their full potential.

I have been volunteering at Isaac Newton Academy for the last 3 months and have enjoyed every moment working with senior leadership, teachers and support staff of the school. I’m looking forward to starting in September 2015 and contributing to the success of the Academy.

Ms Curley

The initial transition was daunting but KS1 is where my heart is. I am very passionate about creating an environment to encourage young children to explore their learning.

I have always worked with children and before I became a teacher I lived in South Korea and taught English as a second language. This experience was enriching and shaped the teacher I am today.

Immersing myself in the culture was fascinating and I learnt to look at and think about the world differently. Whilst teaching out there I was determined to come home and become a qualified teacher, although coming back to the U.K and not being special anymore because of my “yellow hair” was a bit of an anti-climax!

I have just relocated here from Tunbridge Wells in Kent, but grew up in Devon. I love travelling and learning about new cultures.

My favourite experience whilst travelling was walking along the Great Wall of China and seeing the breath-taking views.

Now, I can’t wait to start my adventure at Isaac Newton Academy!

With best wishes,

I am thrilled about joining Isaac Newton Primary Academy to teach in Reception this term and then be in Year 1 in September. It will be such an exciting challenge to set up a new year group!

RP

achel Macfarlane, rincipal

I have been teaching for 3 years: 2 years in Year 1 but I started my career in Year 3.

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>>>Announcemnets Students feeling unwell during the warmer weather As the weather if getting warmer, some students are going to first aid saying they are feeling unwell. Please recommend to your child that in warm weather, they do not need to be wearing as much clothing as when the weather is colder. Some students are still coming to school in their jumpers/cardigans and are getting too hot. Please also check that your child is bringing a water bottle with them to school each day and that they are drinking water throughout the school day. A water bottle is an essential item which all students should have with them whilst in school.

If your child suffers from hayfever, please ensure that they are taking their medication prior to leaving home in the morning.

Thank you

Eleanor Seale Office Manager

We are looking to appoint lunchtime supervisors to support our primary lunchtime operation, for 7.5 hours a week (11.45am to 1.15pm).

If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our vacancies section on the school website or contact Gina Webb on 0208 911 6656.

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Transport for London Celebration Today it was the end of year Transport for London Celebration event with other schools. The event this year was at Isaac Newton Academy.

The other schools that came were Oaks Park, Ursuline and Ilford County. We met a lot of people from other schools and explored the green initiatives that they created for their schools. During the event we found out and explored ideas that we could do.

We also met people who were engineers for the borough and explored how their daily lives are in their job and formed an idea whether or not we want to enter that sector of work later.

It was a fun event and we have now applied for our Silver Travel accreditation.

Isaac Newton Academy Youth Travel Ambassadors

Ramadan We are aware that Ramadan commenced on 18th June and that many of our students will be fasting during this time. Please note that, during Ramadan, students are expected to participate fully in all lessons and enrichment activities as normal, including PE. Jo Spencer Vice Principal

Year 9 Options Update There were many happy faces on Monday when Year 9 received confirmation of their GCSE Option allocations. The vast majority of students were allocated to all of their top 4 choices! I must commend the year group for the enthusiasm and gratitude shown on receipt of their option allocations.

Please ask your son/ daughter for their letter if they haven’t already shown it to you.

Given the high success rate in placing students with all of their top 4 choices, we are not expecting many students to request changes to their subjects. In the unlikely event a student needs to request a change, an explanation of the process is included in the letter given to students on Monday. The deadline for this is Monday 22nd June. Requests are not guaranteed to be agreed.

Many thanks to all parents and carers for their continuing support and I wish this year group every success with their GCSE courses.

Ms McEvoy, Assistant Principal

SAVE THE DATE

Year 9 End of Key Stage 3 Awards Ceremony Monday 20th July 6.00-7.00pm We are holding a special awards ceremony for Year 9s to mark the end of Key Stage 3.

Students will go home at the end of the school day and return to school at 5.45pm, dressed formally in their finest outfits, to meet with their tutors, co tutors and tutor groups in preparation for the ceremony. The awards ceremony will commence at 6.00pm.

We would like every student to be represented by a parent/carer at the ceremony. Tickets will be distributed to students in the week beginning 6th July. Parents/carers and students are invited to stay for refreshments at the end of the ceremony.

Year 9 students will work from home on 21st July, the last day of term. Please note that awards assemblies for Year 7 and 8 students will take place on Tuesday 21st July and all Year 7 and 8 are expected to attend school on this day.

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The Mathematics department would like to encourage all students to enter next week’s Mathematician of the Moment competition.

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THIS WEEK IN P.E……………… AT

SPORTS DAY 2015 – RESULTS

YEAR 7

YEAR 9

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8th = W – 146 points 7th = N – 201 points 6th = A – 248 points 5th = C – 258 points 4th = S – 266 points 3rd = T – 267 points 2nd = I – 303 points 1st = E – 337 points

8th = T – 134 points 7th = W – 159 points 6th = S – 197 points 5th = E – 271 points 4th = N – 272 points 3rd = I – 291 points 2nd = A – 299 points 1st = C – 345 points

YEAR 8

OVERALL WINNERS

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8th = I – 170 points 7th = N – 205 points 6th = C – 261 points 5th = T – 265 points 4th = W – 275 points 3rd = A – 289 points 2nd = E – 305 points 1st = S – 358 points

8th = T – 580 points 7th = W – 666 points 6th = N – 678 points 5th = I – 764 points 4th = S – 821 points 3rd = A - 836 points 2nd = C – 864 points 1st = E – 913 points

Next week’s fixtures: Monday 22nd June – Year 9 Rounders rally (A) – Mayfield Wednesday 24th June – Year 7 & 8 Redbridge Schools Athletics Championships – Ashton Playing Fields – 10am – 2pm 8 INA Newsletter

REDBRIDGE SCHOOLS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS – YEAR 9

Excellent performance all round from our year 9 students who competed at the Redbridge District Championships.

A special mention goes to Tyrese Mitchell-Joseph and Tyler Moore who both made the finals of their track events with Tyler coming 2nd in the whole of Redbridge with an amazing Long Jump measurement of 5 metres 24 cm.

SUMMER TERM ENRICHMENT! LUNCH - 1.00 - 1.30

AFTER SCHOOL – 4.15 – 5.15 DAY MON

TUES WED

THUR

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CLUB Table Tennis Year 9 Football

TEACHER BW TrB

Year 7 Football

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Judo Alternative Sports/ Mixed Sports Year 8 Stretch & Challenge Cricket Ultimate Frisbee & Volleyball Rounders & Softball Fitness

Outside club MCG

Badminton club

External

WH PG & SG DB EH & LAJ ES

VENUE Activity Studio Sports Hall/ MUGA MUGA/Sports Hall Sports Hall MUGA/Activity Studio Sports Hall Knox Field MUGA/Sports Hall Knox Field Activity Studio/ KS4 hall Sports Hall

DAY TUES

CLUB Seated Volleyball (Open to everyone) “Raising the Bar” WED Year 7 and 8 Netball THUR Year 7 Basketball Club (Open to everyone) FRI Basketball team practice

TEACHER VENUE BH Sports Hall

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Sports Hall

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Sports Hall

BH

Sports Hall

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Sports Hall

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS! TRY SOMETHING NEW! KEEP FIT! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! UNLEASH YOUR ENERGY! INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING INTO A TEAM! INA Newsletter 9

Praise and Recognition

Form Totals Year 7 A N S I C W T E

Merits 1570 1566 1438 1368 1312 1251 1238 1159

Year 8 T E N S A I W C

1185 1123 1029 986 984 960 899 755

Year 9 W N E S T I C A

1001 949 889 760 759 618 582 575

49.38 49.00 48.83 44.73 43.64 42.87 39.09 34.32

Year 9 W N E T S I C A

43.52 43.14 38.65 34.50 33.04 28.10 26.46 25.50

Form Averages Year 7 A S N I C W T E

68.26 65.36 65.25 59.48 57.04 54.39 53.83 52.68

Year 8 T N E A I S W C

1 s t p l a c e : N ( 3 5 4 4 m e r i t s) 3 r d p l a c e : W ( 3 1 8 4 m e r i t s)

Jennifer Byrne Year 8 Pastoral Leader, i/c Praise and Recognition

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ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is a crucial factor in students’ educational development and ability to achieve their full potential.

At Isaac Newton Academy every student is set the target of 100% attendance. We know that attendance has a direct link to progress, and would urge you to really consider if a day off school is necessary.

Results for last week

7S 7I 7E 7A 7T 7N 7W 7C

99% 98.7% 98.6% 97.8% 97.4% 96.5% 95.5% 95%

8S 8C 8W 8N 8I 8E 8A 8T

99.6% 99.1% 98.1% 97.9% 97.7% 97.6% 96.8 % 95.8%

9W 9N 9S 9C 9A 9I 9E 9T

99.6% 99.1% 98.6% 98.5% 97.8% 94.4% 92.6% 88.6%

Year Groups

Year 8 97.8% Year 7 97.3%

Year 9 96.2%

Leanne Abbott-Jones Year 9 Pastoral Leader INA Newsletter 11

The BRIDGES focus for the fortnight Monday 15th June – Friday 26th June is:

Honesty

‘To know her life story is to simultaneously wonder what on earth you have been doing with your own life and feel glad that you didn't have to go through half the things she has.’ Gary Younge, The Guardian Newspaper

Maya Angelou (1928- 2014) is one of the world’s greatest poets and a highly influential female role model. With the publication of her first autobiography in ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’, Angelou openly and honestly shared huge parts of her personal life. She bravely bared her soul and her personal history in this book, and in six subsequent autobiographies, telling of a lifetime full of highs and lows.

Honesty Being truthful and sincere and approaching every situation with good intentions. Saying what you think and know is true, while respecting others. Honesty means being trustworthy, loyal and fair.

Behaviours Taking a conscious decision never to lie, being trust worthy, being able to admit to mistakes, being able to share problems and emotions, being able to think about and recognise the consequences of your actions.

Top tips 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.

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.

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Cycle/Scooter Helmet Design Competition

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s Vanlint and Ms Chamberlain from the secondary school were asked to judge the children’s design entries. As part of their role at INA they work with our secondary pupil ‘Travel Ambassadors’ to encourage more pupils to walk or cycle to school. They were very impressed by the amazing standard of designs for the competition. The winner was presented with a cycle helmet in Friday’s assembly and a certificate and the runners up were also presented with a certificate.

Well done to the following pupils and everyone who vtook part.

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1st Place – Swara Kinhikar 2nd Place – Nadia Khan 3rd Place – Hamza Omer

Primary Sports Day On Monday 29th June the Reception pupils will be taking part in the very first INA primary Sports Day! Taking place at the fantastic athletic facility of Cricklefields Stadium next to INA, pupils will be taking part in track and field events including running, throwing and jumping to represent their class. Please check your child’s book bag for an information letter and 2 spectator tickets. If you require more tickets please contact the primary reception. Please ensure that you return the required reply slip ASAP. We look forward to seeing you for a fantastic afternoon!

Date: Monday 29th June 2015 Time: 1.45pm – 3.30pm Place: Cricklefields Athletics Stadium (next to INA) PLEASE NOTE: No photography / no ticket no entry / spectators must remain in the allocated stands for the duration of the afternoon.

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Our Exciting Learning this Week Fish Themed Lunch We were treated to a delicious fish themed lunch organised by Ms Benning, one of our Catering Assistants. Along with some of the secondary pupils, Ms Benning designed some very attractive fish posters to decorate the dining hall whilst we all enjoyed our healthy, tasty meal.

Arts & Crafts Enrichment Club The children enjoyed mixing paint and decorating their paper plates this week.

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Well done to the following children, who have been recognised this week!

Curie Class: Emaan Hassan – Headteacher’s Habits Award (for discovering different ways to work out addition problems.)

Malaika Hussain – Scholar of the Week (for putting lots of effort into all of her learning.)

Maxwell Class: Miguel Genov – Headteacher’s Habits Award (for asking lots of questions and being inquisitive.)

Ava-Lily – Scholar of the Week (for writing fantastic instructions in Literacy.)

Newton Class: Nadia Khan – Headteacher’ Habits Award (for asking lots of questions and discovering lots about recycling and saving the world like George in our story this week – well done.)

Muhammad Aadam – Scholar of the Week (for applying himself to all his learning, great writing and maths.)

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Primary Praise and Recognition

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very week each teacher chooses two children from their class to receive a certificate in assembly, one in recognition of a child demonstrating our BRIDGES habit of the week, and the other in recognition of a . pupil’s academic effort throughout the week.

Rayaan Vakas J’Shawn Holland Avneet Chaggar Soham Deb Barman Malaika Hussain Aadam Ali. The following pupil has received 50 or more merits since September for making good choices and moving up to gold on the class ‘good choice chart’ – this is fantastic achievement. A special ‘silver’ certificate will be presented during Friday’s assembly.

Tara Rani Kaur.

Headteacher’s Lunch Well done to the following pupils who have been nominated for the Headteacher’s Lunch for next Tuesday 23rd June. An invitation will be given to the children during our Friday Celebration and Awards Assembly: Rohin Ronson Naniyah Owusu Aashvi Govil Tulsi Jogia Arissa Isha-Butt Haidar Sheikh Musa Malik.

Primary Praise and Recognition

The following pupils have received 25 or more merits since September for making good choices and moving up to gold on the class ‘good choice chart’ – this is fantastic achievement. A special ‘bronze’ certificate will be presented during Friday’s assembly.

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At Isaac Newton Academy every student is set the target of 100% attendance.

The class with the highest attendance at the end of every week is awarded the attendance trophy during Friday’s Award & Recognition assembly.

Curie

93.3%

Maxwell

98.3%

Newton

96.3%

Overall

96%

Well done to Maxwell Class: three weeks in a row! Let’s see if one of the classes can beat them next week and make it to 100%.

It is important that the children attend school every day and do not miss any learning. Thank you for your support in ensuring your child is at school every day 18 INA Newsletter

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is a crucial factor in students’ educational development and ability to achieve their full potential.

"We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” Isaac Newton BRIDGES are habits of mind or learning characteristics that develop a pupil's character and learning power and enable him/her to grow into a well-rounded individual and resilient learner.

There are seven BRIDGES habits that we will be working on, which will rotate on a weekly cycle throughout the year. The BRIDGES habit of the week will always be introduced at the beginning of the week during the Monday assembly and reinforced throughout the week across the curriculum. Each class teacher will award a certificate to a pupil that they feel has demonstrated the BRIDGES focus for the week.

Each week we will update you on the BRIDGES habit that will be introduced in the coming week and offer some top tips on how to reinforce the habit at home too. Please also refer to the Primary BRIDGES wheel above Week commencing 22nd June – Grit Grit Displaying habits of patience, resilience, determination, managing distractions, perseverance and concentration.

At home and school: As the children will soon be moving into Year 1, it is important that they demonstrate how to be a good Isaac Newton ambassador and citizen by role-modelling excellent BRIDGES habits every day.

It is very important for all of us to manage distractions and this is a habit that needs to be encouraged at a very early age. Managing distractions and concentrating will help your child with their learning and understanding each day. It is equally important that children adopt a ‘can do’ attitude and do not give up on tasks too easily, even when they present us with a challenge, learning that ‘practice makes perfect’.

Trying something again, even though we may find it difficult, will lead to success.

• Encourage your child to try and complete things more independently – when they say they can’t do something tell your child to have a go and to try a little harder. If then they are still completely stuck with a task, offer a small amount of help to get them started. Offer encouragement and praise your child’s effort.

Tam Broadway, Head of Primary

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Parent Information Board Labelling of Clothes Now that the children get changed in school for PE lessons, we have noticed that an increased number of clothing items are getting mixed up, lost and sometimes going home with the wrong children. We are lucky to have such lovely parents who quickly notice and return items that don’t belong to their child. To help us get the right items back to everyone, please make sure every item of clothing is labelled with your child’s name.

Thank you!

There are a number of items in the lost property box at reception, we have checked but can’t find any names inside the garments. If you think that at item may belong to your child, then please pop into reception and ask to have a look through

Guided Reading Please remember to bring your child’s ‘guided reading’ book back on the correct day. Your child also has home record book for you to write your comments about his/her reading and progress. You could also include any extension activities that you may have done with the book too. Thank you for your support.

If in the rare event a book is lost or damaged, we will ask parents/carers to pay for the cost of replacing the book.

Message from the Primary Teachers The children will shortly be making a Superhero Jet Pack. To do so we ask that every child brings to school two large plastic bottles (washed & clean) and a cardboard box of similar size to the bottles. Many thanks!

Future Key Dates School Training Days (School will be closed) - Thursday 25th & Friday 26th June Primary Sports Day – Monday 29th June School Training Day (School will be closed) – Friday 3rd July Pupil Progress Reports Sent Home – Friday 10th July Discover Children’s Story Centre (Stratford) Trip – (We will be looking for volunteers in due course) Tuesday 14th July (Newton Class), Wednesday 15th July (Curie Class), Friday 17th July (Maxwell Class) Primary Parents’ Progress Meetings – Thursday 16th July Superheroes Theme Non-Uniform Day – Monday 20th July (details to follow shortly) End of Term Recognition and Awards Assembly – Tuesday 21st July (further details to follow shortly) Last Day of Term - Tuesday 21st July (further details to follow shortly) 20 INA Newsletter

Key Dates for 2015 Summer Term Monday 20th April - Tuesday 21st July Saturday 20th June Saturday Stretch: Drama and Performing Arts Tuesday 23rd June Humanities Games Y7 I S A C Wednesday 24th June Humanities Games Y7 N E W T

Redbridge School's District Athletics Championship Y7 & Y8 Thursday 25th June INSET Day Friday 26th June INSET Day Saturday 27th June Saturday Stretch: Law Monday 29th June Primary Sports Day 2.30-3.30pm Wednesday 1st July Royal Society Science Trip Year 7&8 District Sports Thursday 2nd July Year 6 Transition Day Friday 3rd July INSET Day Wednesday 8th July PE Awards 6-7pm Tuesday 14th July Reception parents meeting Ark Athletics Championship Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th July School Production Monday 20th July Year 9 Awards Assembly 6pm Tuesday 21st July End of Term Award Assemblies Half Term: Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2015 Staff Training Days: Friday 26th June, & Friday 3rd July

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Term Dates for 2015-16 Autumn Term Monday 7th September - Friday 18th December Half Term 26th - 30th October INSET days: Monday 2nd November and Wednesday 25th November Spring Term Monday 4th January - Thursday 24th March Half Term 15th - 19th February INSET days: Monday 4th January and Friday 12th February Summer Term Monday 11th April - Wednesday 20th July Half Term 30th May - 3rd June INSET days: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June

Friday 8th July

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