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Bude Trip - Year 7 Duke of Edinburgh Trip visiting the Globe Theatre
SUmmER 2015
FIRST STORY
WHO WON THE HHS ELECTION?
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CONTENTS 2 Message from the Head Teacher 4 Achievements 5 Attendance 6 Mathematics 7 EAL 7 English 8 Literacy 10 Geography 11 Head Students 11 Business 12 Explore 12 Arts 14 Arts Awards 15 Election Special 19 Music 20 Drama 21 Design & Technology 24 Science Centre Spread: Fairwell to our first Year 11s 27 Physical Education 29 Computing 30 Bude Trip 31 Anti-Bullying Awareness 33 SEND 35 The library 37 Beyond Words 39 Search Days 40 Duke of Edinburg Awards 40 Bolougne Trip 41 Aquila 42 Cygnus 43 Lacerta 44 Pegasus 45 Scorpiuz 46 Inter-House Competition 47 ASD provision
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WELCoME FRoM THE HEAD
T
he third edition of the Success
one of the best events of the Year is the
magazine means that the Summer
Summer Achievement assembly . In a few
holidays are very close. Staff and
weeks time we will be closing down the
students will be looking forward to
merits to see which house has topped
taking some time away and reflecting on
the table. Its a fantastic opportunity for
all the successes in school over the last few
individuals, forms and houses to make their
Years. This has been an amazing Year. Our
own contribution. Those small contribution
first set of Year 11 results are a real milestone
have such a big impact over the course of the
for us On opening in, September 2010,
Year. Its a great event.
we made a commitment to open a school with high aspirations. Our determination to make sure that the students here succeed is an aspect of Heartlands of which I am immensely proud.
There is an enormous depth of talent and skill at Heartlands. The magazine this terms is a great testament to the effort and hard work put in by students and by staff. We are lucky to have such a great school.
The general election may seem like the distant past but our own election here surpassed the real one. This edition of the Success magazine captures some of that spirit. I went to the first of the the debates and was delighted to see
Simon Garrill
the candidates conveying such intelligent and
Headteacher
cogent arguments in such a confident way. They did us proud.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award empowers
young people (ages 14-25) to Make A Difference while exploring their potential, taking on new challenges, giving back to the community, and achieving success. Participants develop self-confidence, motivation, and lifelong friendships. The Award can be personalised and customised to the individual participant. So, what are you waiting for?
Do the Award today!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
for more information contact Ms Mudd at Heartlands
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ACHIEVEmENTS SUmmER TERm
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his term has been very busy,
Year 10 have been working hard completing
with Year 11 embarking on their
coursework and preparing for their upcoming
final exams in May and June. We
mock exams. It is important that students
are very proud of the way that
begin to develop the study skills now that will
students have conducted themselves during this process and we feel they have learned a great deal about how to balance the competing demands of dierent subjects. We have tried to support students with this by running a programme of revision and intervention during the week and at weekends. We hope that this will have had a positive impact on their results. We wish all our Year 11 students the best of luck for their results in the summer and we will be here to celebrate and support students on Thursday 20th August, when they collect their envelopes.
be so important for them in the coming year. At the start of the Summer Term, we held Achievement Assemblies for each house and were able to award a wide range of certificates for students who had made excellent progress or had attained very high levels across each subject area. It was fantastic to see students feeling proud as they collected their certificates, a reward for putting in their best effort this year. We look forward to the final end of year Achievement Assembly when we are able to acknowledge and celebrate students’ efforts and success across the whole academic year.
BRILLIANT CLUB Student
Grade
Gabe Ackley
2:1
Jamsher Ahmad
2:1
Finn Donlon
2:1
over the course of the project: Students
Gabriella Stevens
1st
were invited to Pembroke College at oxford
Naureen Riffat
2:2
University where they spent a day developing
Manal Chaib
2:1
study skills and learning about how to apply
Awo Mahamed
2:1
to a top university, completed six tutorials
Julia Wojdalaicz
1st
with a post graduate student on either the
Roman Arif
2:1
physiology of eating disorders or the uses of
David Stoszek
1st
biomimicary in industry and submitted a 1500
Netti Glover-Meyer
2:1
Ceren Aslan
2:1
Congratulations to all students for completing
Tahmin Ali
1st
a highly demanding course and in particular
Rajal Patel
1st
to Tahmin, Julia, Rajal and Gabriella for being
Hatill Turnal
2:1
awarded a first class classification in their
Yasir Abdulian
2:1
thesis. A truly outstanding achievement
Asher Charlton
2:2
Over the last term 17 of our Year 9 students took part in the Brilliant Club project.
word thesis on their chosen topic.
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ATTENDANCE AImING FOR OUTSANDING ATTENDANCE
W
e have had a big push
90%. This means if your son/daughter has a
This will trigger the Fast Track process
on punctuality this half
cumulative attendance figure of less than 90%
which will also
term which has seen a big
they will be placed on the Persistent Absence
our Educational Welfare officer to improve
improvement
register, which is sent to the local authority on
attendance
in
pupil’s
punctual attendance to school. Mr. Batimba has been working with a group of students to ensure that their learning is not being
include involvement from
a half termly basis. Henry Adarkwa
AHE
Saba Hussain
AHE
Aiden McCarthy-Boxer LKE
Aaron Adofo
AAA
David Ivanovas
LTS
LSN
Jamsher Ahmad
CJL
Aaliyah Jackson
CmY
Bailey McCarthyBoxer
Please can you ensure that your child is on the
Serhan Ahmed
PSH
CHA
Yasmin mohomoud
CAm
school site before 8.25 so when the warning
Zackariah Ahmed
SBD
Kyran Jackson-Brammer
Jaheem Morrison
ABI
buzzer sounds they have plenty of time to
Million Alem
SmS
Keji Kadiu
PSH
Zakai morrison-Young
PmD
Laurie Ballard
ATL
Seher Keklicekpinari
AHE
Rochelle Nyandebvu
LGG
Holiday in term time - Please be aware that
Bilal Bardou
STN
Muzna Khan
PWM
Jaiden Peart
CHA
we will not be authorising any requests for
Cherine Benarab
PmC
Shaun Kimbowa
LmE
Aisha Reid
LTS
holiday in term time. A reminder that the last
marsha Benner
ABI
Zariel Konadu
ACO
Teone Reid
LFA
day of the Summer term is Friday 17th July
Shanea Bevan
ABR
Mykolas Koroliovas
LKE
Hubvraj Samy
CRE
and Year 7-10 students are expected to be in
Fang Chen
PSA
ollie Lalljee
CmY
Nagaraj Samy
CmY
school right up to the end of term.
Haifeng Dai
LTS
Jake Lawless
SKN
Said Sibabi
STN
Saniela Gashi
LHN
Rushya Lawrence
SmS
Royem Toyam
PmC
Ying Guo
AHE
Dawid Lukowski
LCB
Cagla Turkmen
SSW
Ezekiel Hardy
CJN
Joshua Mahon Lee
PSH
Amal Wahliye
LHN
affected by being late to school.
make their way to their classroom.
We would also like to inform you that the Department for Education have moved the threshold for Persistent absence from 85% to
STUDENTS WHo WERE REWARDED FoR THEIR ImPROVED ATTENDANCE TO SCHOOL Name
Reg
Attendance %
Reward
Jade Capstick
AHE
100%
Cineworld Tickets
Zakariyya Chrysostomou
SBD
100%
CEX vouchers
Kamil Hassan
ABI
100%
Amazon vouchers
Kelise Hughes
PBH
100%
Game vouchers
Anil Sonmez
CAm
100%
Amazon vouchers
Nathan Stewart-Sparkes
PKH
100%
Cineworld vouchers
Michelle Watson
SBD
100%
JD vouchers
HOUSE ATTENDANCE Scorpiuz - 94.08% Pegasus - 94.35% Lacerta - 95.24% Cygnus - 95% Aquila - 94.28%
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Well done to House Lacerta with 95.24%!
mATHEmATICS A SUCCESSFUL TERm IN THE mATHS DEPARTmENT
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s you can see below, it’s been an
our Year 7s and 8s continue
exceptionally busy term in the
to develop their times table
Maths
department.
Students
have participated in a number of
competitions and trips, and Year 11s have shown commitment and perseverance with
rock star speeds, with special
their GCSE revision, keep it up - not long now!
congratulations to Ibtisam and
our students received 2 golds, 11 silvers and 31 bronzes in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge. over 200,000 pupils from across the UK in Year 11 or below sat the Intermediate Maths Challenge, with only 6% receiving a gold certificate. Resul Turan achieved best in Year 10 and also best in school, which is an exceptional achievement!
Congratulations
Daniil for their commitment to our weekly Rock offs (Daniil has now become the first Year 7 to beat Miss Cave in a race!). Looking forward to competing against 60 London schools at the annual Rock Wrangle! We
invited
students
from
a
also to Ikram Uddin (best in Year 11) and Julia
local primary school for a Maths
Wojdalowicz (best in Year 9).
MasterClass, where they had a
In the Junior Maths Challenge, despite many students being away in Bude, we managed to get 2 silver and 8 bronze certificates. Congratulations to Wiktoria Sniadowska who was best in Year 8 and to Jonathan Mitchell who was best in Year 7 and also best in school! This year we entered some Year 11s for the Senior Maths Challenge (for Year 13 and below!), encouraging them to have High Aspirations in giving it a go! They rose to the challenge fantastically, with Leart, Jordan, Bartosz and Amira achieving bronze certificates. Particular congratulations to Leart who also received the Best in School certificate.
tour of the school, met some Year 7 students and completed the smarties project. The visiting students had a great time and produced some excellent posters. Thanks to the Year 7 volunteers who were a great help in running this event! Amal, Fay, Shania and Zariel represented the school in the UKMT team challenge.
Despite
not quite winning and progressing to the national final, the students worked really well as a team and are ready to go back next year to do even better!
@HHSMathematics
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EAL ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIoNAL LANGUAGE AT HEARTLANDS.
T
he KS3 EAL students had a wonderful time on their first trip to the theatre. Please read about their fantastic experience! Liza Gocheva, Year 7
I went to the theatre and I saw Charlie and the chocolate Factory. My favourite part was when Charlie got the factory. I thought the singing was very nice and the songs were interesting. I think WIlly Wonka was a magical and funny person. The most annoying person was Augustus Gloop because he does not listen to Willy Wonka. I had a good day because I was with my friends and it was funny when Ms voskou fell down. Tabita Spirlea, Year 7 I went to the theatre to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was really magical when there was a fantastic flying elevator moment at the end. In the break I talked to my friends about the first part and in the second the little people were singing. My favourite part was when Willy Wonka gave Charlie the chocolate factory . It was brilliant when Willy Wonka disappeared. I think WIlly Wonka was good but he is a little crazy. The most annoying person was verruca because she had lots of money but was horrible.
ENGLISH OTHELLO AT THE GLOBE
@TLHeartlands
othello is a tragedy written by William
play was very interactive and
Shakespeare in the 1600’s. The play is a story
exciting with many twists and
about an important general called othello who
dramatic scenes, which weren’t
has a lot of power he is also in charge of the
fully portrayed, in the modern
venetian army, he is the main character and as
version. I am lucky as well as glad
the story goes on a dishonest soldier named
that I was given the opportunity
Iago plots against him to destroy his life as
to see the play because I was
well as marriage due to jealousy. Also during
able to experience how a real
this time othello faces a lot of racism from
Shakespeare
many characters even his father in-law who
would have been produced
disapproves of the marriage between othello
in the 1600’s. Also othello’s
and his white daughter Desdemona.
story line wasn’t too difficult
The play othello was very exciting. I’ve seen the modern hip-hop version of othello but I think the classic version is more interesting. The
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performance
to understand as well as made you realize the problems that occurred in that era like racism. Rajiona
ENGLISH ENGLISH REVISION RESIDENTIAL Twenty Year 11 students took part in a focused and successful study event at Ponsbourne Park Hotel in Hertfordshire. Students were brilliantly determined and the revision sessions without doubt, resulted in rapid progress of student understanding and addressing their strengths and weaknesses in the exam. We look forward to seeing the impact of this trip when students receive their results in August! Mr Lloyd and Mr Butlin
@EnglishHHS
LITERACY The Montgomery Boys by Sami Himedan
FIRST STORY
T
I walk the streets with
just ordinary boys?
What I was fighting for.
he first story project has been
racism on my shoulders,
We bring no harm to anyone.
What I was marching for.
a
the weight of it straining my
valuable
experience,
where
many perspectives were united
neck,
All around me people shout,
The camera catches me off-
and celebrated. Each activity was
forcing me onto the ground.
discriminate,
guard,
murmur
takes a clean shot of my jawline.
crafted with meticulous care; delivering indispensable messages and advice for us
Why does it have to be this way? and hate.
But I take no notice as I continue
all to develop with each attempt. It gave
Can’t you see that we are a I realise what I was doing,
walking across the street,
us the opportunity to express ourselves
small group of boys,
trampling on racism.
why I was out there.
through the words written. The simplicity of the spontaneous activities were enough to
Bread of Heaven By Jodie Bulmer
electrify the delivery of meaningful pieces. This project has enriched my perceptions and strengthened my passion for writing. I would
A man entered the doors of heaven
And what he could not
like to thank Michelle, Mr.Lloyd and Ms.Tall
He entered with a sigh of relief
He placed down all the missed important
for their patience, hard-work and care given
He placed down the bread he had earned
events
to each individual and making this possible.
From many hours of blood, sweat and tears
Birthdays, school plays, anniversaries and
- Sila Cakir
He placed down lost time
Christmas
Which always ran away from him
He placed down his first love
He placed down what he could have been
And how he missed her touch.
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LITERACY FIRST STORY
T
his
year,
Lydia,
Lotte,
Khaled,
Heartlands has
Berkay, Andrea, William,
been
running
Haanittah, Marti, Rushaya,
a
creative
Ebadur, Nadya, Sami, Sila
writing project called First
and Jodie, you are a deep-
Story. First Story brings
thinking
talented,
professional
bunch. Thank you all so
writers into secondary
much for making this
schools to work with
fantastic book happen, I
teachers
talented
students
am so proud of you all.
to foster creativity and
I’ve learned so very much
communication
about my own fiction and
By
and
and
helping
skills.
Heartlands
students find their voices, through intensive, fun programmes, First Story has raised aspirations and given students the skills and confidence to achieve them.
enjoyed every moment of it. This program helped me use my creative and passion for writing. I personally liked writing about Exo which I have a passion for hence it was an enjoyable program to attend. Also, it was a privilege to meet our first story teacher Michelle, she was wonderful and her for our anthology!” - Haanitah Samy “When I started First Story I was very shy, only one in Year 7 there at the time, but one of my friends joined and we always went together. I really enjoyed going because it gave me the opportunity to write in different styles and perspectives and listen to other people’s writing and learn words that you might not know that are really useful. Although I learnt lots of
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from different years, that`s
why I would
recommend it to anyone who likes writing By Rushya Lawrence
poetry writing from our lessons and I cannot wait to see what you write next.” Michelle
Madsen
(Heartlands
Resident
Writer) We will be holding a book launch event on the
"this program helped
me use my creative side and unleashed everyone’s assets and passion for writing.
work is much appreciated. I can’t wait
considering I was the
was getting to work with different people
and meeting different people.”
“My experience in First Story was great, I
side and unleashed everyone’s assets
useful things, my favourite part of First Story
”
“I’ve been humbled and delighted by the skill, imagination, patience and bravery of this group of brilliant young writers. Raijona,
2nd July for the Heartlands Anhology – ‘The Stolen Page’ - Andrew Lloyd
First story review It
has
been
a
delightful
opportunity to be involved with first story. I had an enjoyable experience working with Michelle and becoming more creative and learning to come out of my comfort zone with my style of writing. First story has helped me develop my writing skills as well as confidence in sharing my creative pieces. I think first story should be done again for years to come because it was a fun writing club that helped you meet knew people as well as involve yourself in more literate activities. To be involved in a book full of my own work and have it published is a wonderful opportunity and I am glad that I was able to contribute. Raijona
GEOGRAPHY YEAR 8
S
YEAR 9
o far this year in Geography, we have been learning about a variety of topics. Ranging from crime to rivers, we have acquired
skills like independent research that aids us in other subjects. our current topic is in fact about rivers. over the last couple of weeks we have studied the features of a river and even made pop up models of a drainage basin and river
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YEAR 10
into an LEDC over time due to their
S
arrogance. We learnt about the Great Leap
doing our controlled assessment where we
Forward, which was the leader of China’s
went on two separate trips. The first trip was
idea to become the wealthiest country once
in Covent Garden and was a practice for the
again; however this failed and created more
real thing as mentioned in the last SUCCESS
problems than solutions.
magazine. It involved looking at the area and
i, my name is Kacper. In Geography we have been learning about China’s history and its drop from one of the wealthiest countries
ince starting my Geography GCSE in September, we have looked at two major areas; the desert and products such as phones and the impact it
has on us globally. But lately we have started
how it is used as well as asking the public
landforms as a creative task with Miss
A d d i t i o n a l l y,
Jouhal. Additionally, we have looked at the
we
formations of waterfalls. Introduced to the
the
one-
The latest trip was in Crouch End and was
concept of waterfalls, we discovered the
Child
Policy
looking at fairly traded products. We asked both
force of water rushing downhill over steep
which was meant
the public and the shopkeepers on their opinion
hillsides, causes erosion of the soft rock
to reduce the population
on Fair Trade as well as how often people buy
(hydraulic action). When enough soft rock is
of China due to the lack of
it. It was fun going around and getting to know
eroded, an overhang of hard rock is created.
resources and available space for other citizens.
how important Fair Trade products are to the
The overhang eventually collapses to create
The policy unfortunately brought problems like
locals. It was also a good confidence boost for
a plunge pool. This is just the first half of the
women’s abortion’s because they wanted a
everyone as we had to start the conversation
process, and more is to follow.
boy rather than a girl. This is because in China
which is hard to do with complete strangers.
boys are considered superior, therefore many
Fortunately everyone in the area was polite
children were aborted and abandoned. The
so it was easy to do so. We completed five to
policy furthermore did not allow couples to
six different geographical research methods
have more than one child leading to financial
from land use surveys, to product counts and
problems and even forced abortion.
questionnaires.
remain at this point and students themselves
Thanks to Geography taught by Miss Jouhal I am
With the write up of the
continue to have fun learning.
much more independent focusing on the work
controlled
and reflecting back at my previous work and
being done in class now
improving it, thanks to the simple and specific
we all have to learn how to
feedback. I truly enjoy geography thanks to its
manage the time we have so we can come
interesting and fun topics being challenging
out with the best possible outcome for the
whilst fun providing. I additionally take lots of
assessment. The skills we are learning now
risk, contributing
will be useful in other controlled assessments
to the lesson and
as we can all understand just how important
getting rewarded
assessments are and how we have to use the
for my hard work.
time well.
overall
however,
students
can
indeed
confidently describe all the different steps in these processes, which just shows how engaging Geography has been so far. I hope Geography in Heartlands continues to
By Zuzanna Kowalczyk
studied
F u r t h e r m o re , the projects and
around the area for their opinion.
assessment
By Amira Ibrahim
Home Learnings that I receive are challenging and teach resilience which is a crucial skill in life. Thanks to Miss Jouhal’s Geography lessons I feel much more informed about the world surrounding me and confident about my skills. By Kacper Nikiel
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HEAD STUDENTS HEAD GIRL - Raijona Grant To be Head Girl has been a privilege to me as
As the new Head-girl I have already been able to
well as a wonderful and rewarding opportunity
be involved with meetings and the Heartlands
and I want to thank the staff and students
student election, which has been a lot of fun to
who have provided me with such a respectful
partake in. So far I am enjoying my role and I am
and important role in the school. Although the
very happy with my role as Head-girl, which I
competition for the role was tough I think Mr. fox
worked very hard for.
and other teachers made great choices for the new ambassadors of the school and I am very proud to have won as well as delighted that I am supported by an amazing team of senior as well as junior prefects.
HEAD BOY - Jadon Anderson Becoming Head boy has been a honour to me
Heartlands student election, which has been
to be chosen by staff and students. I would like
a lot of fun to partake in. Also I have done
to say thank you for giving me this rewarding
important tours and interviews which was a
but responsible role. I am supported by an
great experience. So far I am enjoying my role
fantastic team team of senior as well as junior
and I am very happy with my role as Head-boy,
prefects. As the new Head-boy I have already
which I worked very hard for.
been able to be involved with meetings and the
Business Year 11 Exams
Search Day
Over the past few weeks students in year 11
A wide range of students took part in a SEARCH
have been preparing for their GCSE exams.
Day on Battersea Cats and Dogs. These days
Their Unit 1 paper is on the 20th of May and
run by Mr Barker and Mr Matthews were a
their unit 3 paper is the 5th of June. I would
huge success and the feedback from students
like to take this time to wish them the best of
was extremely positive.
luck on these papers and hopefully they shall
involved in a number of tasks on the day, the
receive fantastic results in August.
main task was to organise an event that could
While they were
help the charity raise money. Alanta, Morgan, Jack Petchey Speak out Challenge Award
Hannah and Takiyah in 7R were deemed the
Last month I was please to award Amira
overall winners for their Dog and Cat Olympics
Ibrahim with a trophy to recognise her
idea. Well done to all students involved.
fantastic efforts in representing the school at this year’s Jack Petchey Speak out challenge.
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ExPLORE WHAT IS INSIDE THE EARTH?
I
n the last unit of Explore, we have
fragments of the earth which holds all the
other. Even though we don’t really notice it,
been learning about how the earth is
continents
Earthquakes,
we are further away from other countries
structured. Right inside the earth, is the
mountains, volcanoes and large trenches can
every year. The earth has been doing this for
and
countries.
inner core, surrounded by boiling hot
be formed depending on the way the plates
thousands of years, and this is the Pangea
liquid in the mantle. This liquid travels in
connect; they’re oceanic or continental.
Theory which proves this. It is true that all the
a convection current which travels up and
These are all convergent plate boundaries
continents all fitted together, many years ago.
down depending on the temperature. This
(when they get closer), unlike divergent ones,
current moves the tectonic plates, large
which move in the opposite direction to each
Those are the fascinating things that we have Polly Joslin 7T been learning about.
ARTS YEAR 10 PHOTOGRAPHY DOUBLE NEGATIVE DARKROOm TRIP
O
ur GCSE Photography students
workshops in this action-packed day. The
are
becoming
at
work they created will now form part of their
true
GCSE portfolio. Student Bergen said ‘The staff
understanding of Photography
were so helpful, I’ve learned so much and
Photoshop,
but
experts a
can only be gained by learning about its roots in the discoveries of the 1830s and 40s and analogue photography techniques.
really enjoyed it too’. Miss Hall
So we were fortunate enough to visit a Double Negative Darkroom in Hackney on our SEARCH day for a whistle-stop tour of pinhole cameras, lumen prints and darkroom developing techniques. Students immensely enjoyed the satisfaction of creating their own prints by hand in a series of practical
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ARTS On this page you can see the impressive range of images created by Year 10 students for their coursework projects.
Haidi Koci
Bergen Eygi Raijona Grant
Gabriel McGinty
STUDENT GALLERY
Finley Hurren
Anil Somnez
Tafara Musonza
Josh Roberts
Sila Cakir
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Aaliyah Miah
Mateaus Gowdie
ARTS AWARD This term in Art Club we have started our preparation for the Arts Award. We began by visiting an Art exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, where Art club members got to view the Pop Art exhibition. Back at school each member wrote a review about the exhibition and what their favorite pieces of work in the exhibition were and why. The students are now looking forward to visiting the Tate Modern on the 5th June, creating a replica of their favorite Artist / craft person’s work and teaching their fellow Art club members a creative skill. Art club is always open to new members.
@ArtHeartlands
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HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION
L
ast
month
saw
a
momentous
occasion for democracy at Heartlands High School as students across the school had an opportunity to hold
and vote their own general election. The process began with students being invited to put themselves forward to represent a political party. We had a fantastic response, with the following students being chosen as candidates: Finn Stowell-Smith (Y7) and Said Sibabi (Y7) representing The Labour Party, Finn Donlon (Y9) representing The Conservative Party, Zariel Konado (Y7) representing The Green Party and Candace Reid-Lewis (Y9) representing The Liberal Democrats. The candidates gave fantastic speeches during assemblies and took part in a lively leadership debate after school where they discussed key policies. The event culminated in a whole school vote during vT on Thursday 7th May where each student placed their vote at their House polling station. The Senior Prefects helped to organise the whole event: it was our job to help out the candidates, organise and chair the assemblies and debates to make sure everyone knew about this fantastic occasion. on the 5th May the prefects manned the polling stations on every floor of the school building so that everyone had the opportunity to vote. on the very same day we counted and verified the votes three times. Jadon Anderson, Head Boy
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THE RESULTS
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n amazing 723 votes were cast by students across the school. These were the results: Students were then able to analyse
these results in their Maths lessons and create statistical diagrams to identify patterns and trends in voting by gender and year group.
HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Labour Win LAB
Sibabi /Stowell-Smith
595
GRN
Konadu
63
CON
Donlon
42
Reid-Lewis
23
LD
Turnout
17
66%
Majority
532
An interview with the winners: Labour Why did you put yourself forward to stand in
get a better NHS service, that the rich get
the HHS election?
taxed more than the poor and there is more
Finn: I put myself forwards because I enjoy being seen in the school as someone who enjoys politics, debating and being up to date with current affairs. All of these things contributed towards me wanting to be the Labour candidate. Said:
I
put
myself
forward
because I wanted to put myself in the position of politicians and experience what they do.
affordable housing for young people and
regular check ups for the elderly. Why should young people get involved in politics? Finn: Young people are the future of this country. Knowing more now will mean they will understand more in the future. As the public decides the future of the country Britain needs an educated public who want to be involved in politics. Said: Young people should get into politics now because by the time they are at the age, they won’t
What attracted you to the party
have had the experience of what
you represented?
to do and which party can help
Finn: I chose Labour because they stand for everyone in the UK and will do everything they can to help everyone no matter what their
them in their lives in the future. They can also feel the experience of how it feels like to be the Prime Minister or an MP.
class or background. Said: I was attracted to Labour because they have good policies for both the youth and the elderly also the policies like NHS. Tax was also very important as people have suffered for the last 5 years under the Conservatives and Lib Dems. I want to make sure that people
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mUSIC FAREWELL YEAR 11 MUSICIANS
F
arewell Year 11 Musicians - Head of Music Mr Barrow writes: From Music lessons in a Maths classroom in 2010, through 5 years of concerts
and productions, up to finishing their GCSE coursework, the Year 11 musicians have helped us build and shape the musical life of the school. Speaking personally, I’d have to say that they are the most talented, committed and creative cohort I have ever had, and it has been an absolute pleasure to guide them and watch their talents blossom. I have so many
that day and the jovial faces of all our
memories to cherish - playing ‘Highway to
teachers and students - something
Hell’ with Marion, Bartosz and James Morgan,
we don’t always get to see. That was
getting my first Glee club up and running,
the day that everyone was happy:
teaching them to sing 80s classics and the top
that is my best musical memory.”
quality ‘pit bands’ we put together for Alex in
Bartosz Stasik
Wonderland and Bugsy Malone. “I loved the Year 9 Choir Medley I asked some of the Year 11s for their
at first we didn’t like the songs, and
own most enjoyable and precious musical
lots of the boys didn’t want to sing -
memories:
but we all came together and it was
“Both the Funktion Band performances were
fantastic” Mayowa Akinyemi
unique, energetic and fantastic experiences
“My best musical memory was in Year 8
that will live long in the memory. I met other
where I had my first ever performance, we
brilliantly talented musicians and the whole
played ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ in front of the
thing was so enjoyable. I hope to continue it
Haringey Governors and I opened the song
next year, even at college “ Rory Edwards
with a bass solo, it was pretty awesome.”
“My best musical memory is when we first
Dante Williams
Examination Students Well
done to our students who have successfully achieved their instrumental grades: David
Ivanovas
Grade 4 Pass
performed as Year 11. It was nerve racking
“My greatest personal moment in
Marti-Casey Smith
as there were high expectations of us, a great
Music was when I had finally finished
Grade 1 Pass
experience!” - vernell Newton
programming the “Imperial March”
“My best musical memory is from the
using step time input.” Thomas Ly
Heartlands Summer Fair 2014. Although I
“I would definitely say that
took part in multiple performances, I was not
being able to perform on stage
tired - I was extraordinarily excited!
for the first ever time at the
The one thing I love the most is performance and that’s what I did on that day...successfully. I had the opportunity to be one of the people to share, with everyone, what we have been practicing so hard and so long for. I had the chance to be myself. I warmly remember
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inaugural ‘International Evening’ is a memory I will always cherish. It gave me an initial experience and taste of playing music live, something that has caused me to play music beyond the bounds of school in
Good
luck
to
owen Grihault who is due to take his Grade 2 Guitar in June
various bands since.” Ben Jones
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DRAMA GCSE exam
O
n the 28th April 2015, 39 Year
Students had to be creative, choosing their
given up at this point, worrying that they
11 students performed for an
own sounds and costumes to fit the period
would not be able to perform to their best.
external examiner for their GCSE
and setting of the piece. Students had to
Not Heartlands students!! They came back in
Drama exam. They directed,
deal with the moving of sets and props in
and gave the best performance I have seen,
edited and produced these pieces ranging
complete darkness without making any noise
not letting the events of the morning stand in
from 15 minutes up to half an hour long.
as well as being completely in character for
the way of their potential grades!!
Students performed a range of roles from a
the entire duration of the piece.
wealthy businessman who had abandoned his family to a refugee who was trying to make a better life for himself.
The level of challenge some of the texts and
The first exam group started with such energy
All students were incredibly impressive on
characters presented was extremely high, yet
and commitment only to have the fire alarm
the day not only through their performances
these students took this in their stride showing
go off in the first 5 minutes of their exam.
but with the professionalism they showed
real maturity, dedication and commitment to
Students had to leave the building and
even when under immense pressure. I am
producing a play to be proud of.
come back in restarting their exam from the
exceptionally proud of them and the talent
beginning. Some Year 11 students may have
that I have been so lucky to work with!! Ms Miller
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TExTILES
R
enee Laing, SCV, is currently
with a peplum that would successfully
I am more prepared for the real thing. I was
studying Textiles in Year 10. In
extenuate curves and flatter a pear shape or
extremely proud of the final product.
Textiles our practice GCSE project
hourglass figure. one side was light pink with
was based around the theme of
an elegant peplum; the other side was dark
exotic fruits and flowers which was really
grey/black with bright red machine appliqued
interesting as it allowed us to use a lot of
watermelons, which were extremely eye-
bright colours and extremely inventive
catching. The end product took a long time
ideas. In the design brief
Why I love textiles: Textiles is one of the subjects I enjoy the most as it provides me with a creative outlet as well as being able to work toward a goal and feel a sense of accomplishment
when
the
final product is complete. I
we were asked to create
love that you always know
a short skirt which was
what you’re meant to have
inspired by the theme as
completed in a set period of
well as sustainable and
time as well as receiving lots of
being fit for purpose.
helpful feedback. You learn lots
Initially I planned on making
of new skills which are useful
a wrap skirt which mimicked
and although many people
the shape of a tulip flower
think textiles is an easy option,
or a lily with multiple fruity
the added factors of learning
designs in an array of
about what makes something
bright, bold and beautiful
sustainable, why a fibre is fit
colours using a range of
for purpose and the impact of
decorative
techniques.
textiles on the environment,
machine
means that we are more aware
applique, fabric painting,
of how the clothing we wear
sublimation printing and
impacts on the environment,
For
example,
hand embroidery as well as some sequins and a fastening. In the end I had too many ideas for multiple skirts; as a result I decided to make a two sided bodycon/pencil skirt
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and a lot of commitment and dedication to make sure it was successful. Additionally the detailed practice course was also challenging to keep up with but it worked, which means
so we prevent things like pollution from the manufacture of textile products in factories and know how to adapt our products so they become more suitable.
onita Lushi, PBH, is also studying Textiles in Year 10. For her practice GCSE project she created a skirt inspired
by
exotic
flowers.
She
has used lots of skills to make the
skirt, including: stencilling, inserting a zip, gathering and making a hem. Jonita worked very independently on this project, experimenting with her own techniques and ideas. I am excited to see what she will produce for her real GCSE project!
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY COOKING LIVE LOBSTER
A
s the summer term began, the Year 10 Catering students took a gourmet turn in their preparation of food by cooking live lobster!
Live lobster was brought in especially for the
student had at least 2 bowls of! This was a fantastic experience for everyone involved to see a process like this in a kitchen environment, and gave a taster of what working in a gourmet style
students to see how live food is prepared
restaurant would actually be like.
in a real restaurant kitchen. They watched
Hopefully, some of our students
the live animal crawl around on top of the
will take this experience and
counter, picked him up and gave
use the skills they learnt to
him a stroke before popping
their advantage in pursuing a
him into a pan of boiling
career in Catering.
water! The lobster was cooked until it turned a brilliant shade of red,
Alongside
this,
students
have
become a lot more
and was shelled, with
independent
the help of a student
this
term, making breakfast
chef.
for themselves every
The students all had a turn
morning,
and
more
of taking a piece of shell from
recently, making a roast
the lobster; a task that was
dinner from scratch!
a lot harder than it looked,
The students’ skills are
but all the students made an
progressing more and
excellent effort. The meat was
more each week, and
then used to create a creamy
many members of staff
lobster risotto, which every
are extremely proud.
PRODUCT DESIGN Kajvin Kadiu, PSA, is also studying Product
as Creo Parametric provides me the liberty
Design in Year 10.
to explore and create intriguing designs such
I chose Design and Technology because I wanted to use software which requires high skills and that would challenge me, but I
as Radios in the 90s. These kind of softwares let me delve into my imagination and create inspiring designs
could also learn from. Using software such
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN
B
egum Balci, ATL, is currently
ideas sophisticatedly to convey technical and
piece of work. Despite being a fairly time
studying Product Design in Year
artistic adroitness. As well as this, the project
consuming task, the project has helped me
10.
has enabled me to use colour coordination
to manage my time efficiently to come up
to create an effective and a well presented
with a mini portfolio that contains all my
“This year in product design, I
work, to illustrate a comparison
have been able to experiment
between the developing stages
with a range of differing skills and
drawing
techniques
of work and the final pieces.
to
This was very useful because I
determine aspects which are my
was able to reflect upon where
strengths, in order to come up
I had gone wrong and how I
with a general overview on what
could ameliorate this for the final
my GCSE project will be inspired
outcome.
by. Personally, my preferred project has been drawing city
overall, Product Design has
landscapes
perspective,
been extremely convenient and
which I believe is derived from
productive in preparation for
my passion for architecture. This
the ‘bigger picture’, as I am able
project was comprehensively
to use a variety of techniques
about being able to draw
to further improve or even
accurately in perspective, which
generate a project that radiates
is a useful tool in presenting
my individual style.
in
GCSE CATERING Year 10 GCSE Catering students have been investigating how chefs use a range of fruits and vegetables to add colour, texture and flavour to their menus. Harry Butler, CRE – ‘Apple Tarte Tatin’
Shannay Henry Brown, SBD – Middle
victoria Pirelli, CHA – Classic Caesar
with Raspberry and Rose Water Coulis - I
Eastern Aubergine Stew with Garlic and
Salad with a homemade dressing and
selected this dish as it is a classic French
Chilli Marinated olives. This dish shows
pan sautéed croutons: This classic salad
dessert. I am adapting this dish so it fits the
the use of garlic and chilli to give a strong
is bursting with flavour from the citrus
criteria better by using rose in the caramel
and spicy flavour, they also look bright
fruits used to liven up the dressing, and
to create a light refreshing flavour. I am
and appealing as a garnish for the food.
the vibrant greens of the salad look freh
also using a raspberry coulis as it goes well
The aubergine has a soft texture when
and appetising.
with the apple and creates a tart, sharp
it is slow cooked with the tomato stew.
flavour and the colour contrasts to the dish and gives a bright, vibrant colour. The raspberry will
also
create
a
flavour contrast with
the
caramel.
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SCIENCE SCIENCE LESSoNS – THE PRACTICAL CYCLE! A look into the day to day running of the Science department
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AN IDEA! A
science
starts
with
lesson the
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CREATING RESOURCES
Teacher completing their liaise
with
requisition
when
they
often
Technicians
about
what
equipment they need. These Teacher / Technician relationships help develop When they have decided what they want to do Teachers will start planning
engaging and safe experiments.
their lessons. Technicians will develop resources like practical, demo and equipment cards which enables the pupils to be more independent.
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COLLECTING THE EQUIPmENT NEEDED
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SETTING IT UP! The practical is then placed at the benches for the pupils; this allows them to go straight into the
experiment
saving
time
and enables the Teacher to concentrate on monitoring and supporting. Technicians then collect the equipment needed from the prep room for the experiment.
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CARRYING IT oUT! Now the important part! The students carry out the experiment!
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PUPIL PRACTICAL WoRK The students then produce excellent work; they write up their results and explain what is happening.
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TIDYING AWAY
The students then produce excellent work; rite up their remove the equipment to ensure the following class are ready to learn After the lessonthey thewTechnicians results and explain what and not distracted by the equipment. Back in the prep room the equipment is thoroughly washed ready is happening.
to go out again.
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FAIRWELL & GOOD LUCK
FROM ALL THE STAFF AND
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TO ALL YEAR 11’s
TEACHERS AT HEARTLANDS
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Great Big Dance Off Competition
O
n Monday 16th March the
Students performed two pieces; a street piece
Overall ,our street piece finished in 7th place
Heartlands
Company
showcasing the styles of Jamaican dance hall,
out of 32 schools, which was an excellent
attended their second national
Dance
hip hop and house, and a contemporary
result. Our contemporary piece came 22nd.
competition of the year. The
number. Pupils have worked extremely hard
performance took place at New Wimbledon
during rehearsals over the past few months
Theatre and gave our students the opportunity
and this was reflected in their excellent
to experience performing on a large stage.
performances on the night.
Well done to all students who took part!
London Youth Games Dance Competition
R
ecently the Heartlands Dancers represented Haringey in the first ever London Youth Games for Dance. This was hosted at the
Copperbox Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Our students performed a fantastic dance piece, fusing hip hop, Jamaican dancehall and house styles. They also got to meet the judges, one of whom was Warren Russell from the UK’s leading dance crew Diversity. After months of rehearsals the students performed a flawless piece of dance and should be very proud of this performance. Well done Heartlands Dancers! Want to be part of the Heartlands Dance Company? Dance club will continue after the Easter holidays on Thursdays from 3.30-5pm in the Drama studio. Boys and girls from all years are welcome. See Miss Shank or Miss Fish for more information.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOLS LEAGUE BASKETBALL
T
LOCAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL
he U15s girls team has had great success so far this season
The Year 8 Girls Squad have
winning 3 out of their 4 games so far in the Dynamik Schools
recently
League. In all of their victories the team was led by their top
Haringey tournament where
scorers Mariam
they finished 3rd place overall,
Matovu
and
concluded
their
Rennay
just missing out to Greig City
Stewart-Walker.
We
and St Thomas More. All of
now just have to win
the girls played very well and
one
more
progress
game
to
showed great development
through
to
throughout the matches over
the next stages of the
the past month.
competition.
FOOTBALL
T
he U14s girls football team so far have
As you can see from the current standing
remain undefeated. Well done to all of the
had astonishing amounts of success
of the matches played within the Haringey
girls you have worked so hard
winning all of their league fixtures
league right now, Heartlands High School
to date as well as being top of the
has done amazingly well in terms of their
•
Takiyah Thomas, Kelsee Rayner, Rennay Stewart Walker,Tila Lawton
league. Here is a look at some of their results .
achievements within girls football.
Heartlands High School vS St Thomas Moore (2-0)
It is so exciting not only coaching but being
Lawerence, Indya Karim Bake, Jade
Heartlands High School vS Hornsey Girls (6-0)
able to watch such an excellent standard
capstick
Heartlands High School vS APS (7-1)
of football. The girls have continued to use
Heartlands High School vS Gregg City Academy (6-3)
their strengths and throughout the game
Heartlands High School vS Highgate Wood ( 6-0)
encouraged each other, and as a result of this
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•
Natalie
Hawkins,
Sude,
Meara
Chelsea Flecteher, Mariam Matovu
Mariam Matovu Playing for the Girl’s Football Team this year
Having kept the ball out of our half most of the time,
has been a great experience for me. From the
scoring was not a problem. A combination of speed,
start of the season all the way to the end I
excellent dribbling and outstanding communication
always looked forward to match days with the
From Rennay, Tila, India and Takiyah created easy
positive attitude to win. This was important
scores, wining us most games by over 5 goals. I think
as seeing each other positive motivated us
this season was a success in terms of our sporting
to strive for success. Although we missed out
achievement as well as improving our ability to work
on the champion’s title to Fortismere School,
with each other. It’s unfortunate that we didn’t get
our high level of effort and team work did not
the league title but I enjoyed being part of the team
allow any other team to take a win. Many
playing CB with; Kelsee:CB, Meara:LB, Navarna:RB/
teams found it almost impossible to penetrate
keeper, Tila:CM, Natalie:CM, Rennay:LW, Jade:RW,
through our defensive line, which was kept
Takiyah:CF, India:CF, Sude:keeper/RB. Thanks to Miss
solid by Kelsee and myself playing in the
Sheehan for coaching and supporting us through the
center back position.
season, I’m looking forward to next year.
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COmPUTING SUPERB WoRK FRoM oUR GCSE CoMPUTING STUDENTS
O
ver the course of the last 2
assessments, contributing to 60% of their
level programming language. Below are some
years my inaugural Year 11
final grade. The first, an investigation into
extracts from the programming project. I’d
GCSE
students
the use of JavaScript, and the second a
like to say a huge Well Done to my students,
have completed 2 controlled
programming project using the Python high-
you have all worked extremely hard.
Computing
Learn to code at home:
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BUDE trip 2015 YEAR 7 AND 8 HEAD TO BUDE, CORNWALL
R
ecently pupils from Years 7 and 8 went on a residential trip to Bude, Cornwall. It was a hugely enjoyable week and pupils got to take part
in many activities throughout the week, including surfing, body boarding, kayaking, canoeing,
rock
climbing,
orienteering,
coastal traversing and archery. In the evening, we got to do many fun activities including a camp fire, team building games, beach games and competitions. All of these activities were aimed at improve pupils’ communication and team work skills. Throughout the week all pupils showed excellent determination and confidence in all activities. Four pupils who won awards for their excellent attitude and team skills were Toby Glover-Meyer, Yasar Karodogan, Jason Alim Kargbo and Emma Robinson. Well done to all pupils who attended and were fantastic throughout the week!
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SOME PEOPLE ARE GAY. GET OVER IT! 10
ANTI-BULLYING AWARENESS This year we identified an excellent booklet,
We are having a huge drive to tackle
“101 Tips for Parents: Preventing and
homophobic
Dealing with Bullying” by Julie Casey. If you
celebrating diversity at Heartlands we
are concerned about a bullying issue and/
wanted to make you aware of some excellent
or would like a copy of the booklet, please
resources available for parents and students
contact Ms Guler, Lead on Anti Bullying, or
at http://www.stonewall.org.uk/
bullying
and
as
part
of
any Head of House.
To honour the diversity we have in our community we are also pleased to say that we have a selection of great books which are used as part of the curriculum and are available in the library for students to read. Boys Don’t Cry: Malorie Blackman This Song Will Save Your Life: Leila Sales Strange Boy: Paul Magrs Inventing Elliot: Graham Gardner Two Boys Kissing: David Levithan The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Stephen Chbosky Boy meets Boy: David Levithan Will Grayson, Will Grayson: John Green and David Levithan I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Maya Angelou Captain Corelli’s Mandolin: Louis De Bernières Regeneration: Pat Barker The Color Purple: Alice Walker
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SEND AUTISM AWARENESS ‘CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE’ PRoJECT
T
he ASD Provision, led by Ms Hutchings, and pupils in the mainstream school who have autism, led by Ms McCluskey,
recently collaborated on an exciting project together. This involved each student creating a unique design on their own jigsaw piece, which was then taken to Alexandra Palace and put together by each student involved. The theme of the project was ‘Celebrating Difference’
and
we
invited
Lynne
Featherstone from the Liberal Democrats, and members of the local Press. Our students were very excited, and behaved in an exemplary fashion. What a fantastic way to celebrate Autism Awareness month 2015! The finished jigsaw has been framed an mounted in the Restaurant for everyone in the school community to enjoy – thank you Mr Scullion and Mr Hill.
QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYmPIC PARK
T
hursday 7th May was a big day
spot to have our Lunch.
for Nurture. We got our walking
With the velodrome as
shoes on and hopped on the
our backdrop and a large
overground to Stratford, not for
expanse of green grass it
a day of ‘shop till we drop’ but to visit the
was the perfect spot. The
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Home to
boys organised games of
the 2012 London Olympics it was a glorious
football and the others
hunting ground for some of the biggest
played hide and seek in
sport stars on the planet. Today it was ours
the long grass. It was a
to explore and enjoy what is a stunning
great chance to share stories and enjoy
redeveloped area of East London. We gazed
exercise amongst friends. After this
at the stunning sporting arenas and their
we made our way back to Westfield,
settings. We hunted down a stunning iron
where we planned we would get back
bridge which crosses the canal, which has
on the train to Wood Green. our path
been thoughtfully left as a reminder of the
was lined with all the newly blooming
area’s past.
flowers and wild grass swayed in the
The Nurture students made notes on how the area had changed and who was visiting the aquatic centre. After a long walk along the canal that meanders it’s way through the olympic venues it was time to find a good
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wind. With the sun out and Ms Skuse being Ms Skuse Ice cream was on the agenda. This went down very well with the students and especially Mr Perez, Mr Brennan, Ms Kenny and Ms Tailor. Nom Nom Nom.
SEND SNEAK PEEK INTo SCIENCE!
T
his year in Science we have
This has involved a lot of investigation from
Take a look at some of our practical work to
looked at topics across Biology,
marshmallow models to fizzy bubbly lava
see what we have been up to this year!
Chemistry and Physics.
lamps!
PHYSICS
Floating and sinking!
CHEmISTRY
Investigating chemical reactions
BIOLOGY
Making animal cell models!
“Mak g n ing fiz i l k n i r p zy lav s as w t a lam i b e t o f i r u u ps, go r u t a o s v ide”. –M ing ” ! e “My fa r N fi a e h h t o m iron on “We didn’t know what a beaker was before” – Monay
DYSLExIA AND DRAmATHERAPY GROUPS
E
very Tuesday and Thursday the
to meet with these professionals, who
this year, ranging from Year 7 to Year 11. Ms
Soft Room along the Learning
work closely with some of our students
Carr has had a huge impact on developing
Support corridor is transformed
on a weekly basis, within small group
social and communication skills for students
by Mrs Dowson , our Dyslexia
programmes or for assessment and short
that have been working with her and we
and Literacy specialist, and Ms Carr our
term support. The detailed work that Mrs
look forward to welcoming them back to
Dramatherapist, respectively. Our students
Dowson has delivered has had a positive
Heartlands in September 2015.
are very fortunate to have the opportunity
impact on the reading for several students
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THE LIBRARY HARINGEY CHILDREN’S BooK AWARD
T
his term has seen the launch of the
The five featured books are:
first ever ‘Haringey Children’s Book
Stay where you are and then leave by John
Award’. This award, created by
Boyne
Heartlands librarian Ms Swinyard, is
Flora & Ulysses by Kate Di Camillo
being run in over 15 schools across our borough
Scarlet Ibis by Gill Lewis
for pupils in Years 5,6 & 7 and designed to
The Dark Wild by Piers Torday
promote literacy and collaboration.
The Amazing Tale of Ali Pasha
The award was launched with a visit from
Bookclub students in Year 7 are meeting on
Author and vet Gill Lewis, whose book
Friday afternoons to read and discuss the
‘Scarlet Ibis’ features on the shortlist for this
shortlist. We can’t wait to find out the winner
year’s award. She met with students from 5
of the first ever HCBA!
schools who are taking part, including some of our own Year 7s, to talk about her book ‘Scarlet Ibis’ and what it is like to be a writer. The award is running throughout the term until the Award Ceremony on 17th July, where all participants will vote on their favourite book.
ARTS AWARDS Twelve Heartlands students have been
Ian Coles (Arts Award Adviser) said: I have really
working towards their Bronze Arts Award by
enjoyed working with such a talented and
taking part in a story-making club run by Big
hard-working group of young people. I have
Green Bookshop Education.
been truly impressed by their imagination,
over 8 sessions, the students planned fantastic stories – set in the local area – featuring terrifying villains like the Grolar (a vicious bear with two heads – which don’t get on...) They also recorded radio programmes about the artworks in Bruce Castle (Haringey’s museum), experienced a performance by a professional Storyteller, and developed minimaster classes to share storytelling skills with each other.
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commitment and skills of working with others. Thanks to the Library team for arranging this brilliant project!
THE LIBRARY THE GUARDIAN
P
olly Joslin & Fay Beedham visited the Guardian newspaper earlier in the year to interview Author and Illustrator Lauren Child for World
Book Day. Lauren Child is the creator of the Charlie and Lola characters for younger children, and has written several other books for teenagers and children which feature in the interview. The full interview film can now be seen by visiting http://gu.com/p/49vqx/stw These students, along with Lydia velikic who interviewed Author and Illustrator Chris Riddell,were amazing ambassadors for the School and their visit has forged a good partnership with The Guardian. Look out for more adventures with them soon!
THE LIBRARY WELCoMES 18 NEW TRAINEE PUPIL LIBRARIANS
T
he school library is a busy place
Trainee Pupil Librarians:
with
Abbie Rollingson
Said Sibabi
The School Library Association (SLA), The
Adna Ibrahim
Samir Salim
Charted Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)
pupils
quizzing,
borrowing
reading,
books,
completing
homework, listening to visiting
award is run by national organisations
Ayca Itmec
Tate Apcher
authors and taking part in book clubs. We
Jodie Bulmer
Toure Gordan
encourage pupils to volunteer in the library
Jonathan Mitchell
Vera Habib
our students were not taken through to
but before they begin library duties, they
Kaija Dunn
Wiktoria Salega
the final stages, but were recognised as
must complete a job application form and
Nikola Raciborska
Yasemin Hincal
nominees and sent certificates “to recognise
attend an interview. Training in all aspects
Nushen Ishrat
Zariel Konadu
the contribution made by pupils who work in
of library work has now begun with trainees
Rosa Guzel
Zohora Ahmed
their school libraries, to acknowledge the skills
managing the issuing desk, shelving books
gained and to give them the recognition they
and recommending reading material to fellow
Pupil Librarian of the Year
deserve, both within and outside their school
pupils. Congratulations to all the trainees, it’s
This year we nominated 3 of our longest
community.”
great to have you join the library team.
standing Student Librarians for the first ever
Students:
national award for Student Librarians. The
Tia Thomas, Megan Boothman, Lydia Velikic
@LibraryHHS
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BEYoND WoRDS
B
eyond Words is our whole school
these targets, and are reading books within
reading programme that creates
their ZPD level, they are more likely to improve
responsible, resilient and reflective
their reading age and do better in GCSEs and
readers.
their future. To check a book level, visit www.
our aim is to help students achieve 85% correct
arbookfind.co.uk and search for the book title.
on quizzes and have an engaged time of at
Current progress: 78% average percentage
least 20 minutes per day. If they are hitting
correct; 18 minutes engaged time per day.
Average Average percentage percentage correct - 85%
Engaged time Engaged time 20 minutes 20 minutes per day
correct - 85%
per day
These are the most popular books read by Heartlands students so far:
Last half term’s summary:
House
1st
2nd
3rd
Participa- Average tion % correct
Engaged Time (mins)
No. of quizzes taken
Points Earned
Aquila
75%
76.4
17
460
1063.1
Cygnus
72%
75.2
16.
478
1054.6
Lacerta
75%
79.8
14 .
493
841.8
Pegasus
75%
79.1
16
475
879
Scorpiuz
79%
79.3
19
508
77
Well done Scorpiuz for their excellent performance and winning the Beyond Words trophy!
Congratulations to the following students who exceeded our targets, achieving at least 90% on quizzes with an engaged time of at least 30 minutes per day: Olga Aboymova
Aminah Malique
Fatmas Shallo
Tate Apcher
Zackariah Ahmed
Zohora Ahmed
Conrad Friis-Reynolds
Taliah Ahmed
Kejsi Kadiu
Abigail Gruszewski
Nils Gracelsins
Romaan Aarif Guan
Ying Guo
Mahfuz Kadir
Sara Zahed
Fernando Isaza Ocampo
Cherine Benareb
Abdul-Jabbar Omar
Kejvin Kadiu
Mariem Abdelfattah
Mohamed Hassan
Bushra Manie
Owen Grihault
Lina Allouche
Joe Moran
Rushya Lawrence
Desara Ismailaj
Gabriel O’Meara Head
Nabilah Yasmin
Petya Kenderova
Driss Relmy
Redwan Aghil
Hannah McCarron-Gamez
Trey Vaughn
Ediz Cetinkaya
Demircan Oskan
Jamsher Ahmad
Saadia Islam
Seher Sabahat
Kacper Rola
Toby Glover-Meyer
Nik Zlatkov
Tahina Miah
Michael Culley
Abdalla Abdullahi
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beyond words Duolog READING Renaissance home connect
T
his term saw the launch of our
You can keep informed of your child’s
If you’d like to receive emails showing your
paired reading programme with
progress with their reading by logging in
child’s quiz or test results, click the Email
year 7 and 8 students in each
to Home Connect. Just click on the Home
Setup link and follow the directions. If you
tutor group being mentored by an
Connect link on the school website and login
have questions about Renaissance Home
using your child’s username and password.
Connect or your child’s reading progress,
older reading mentor. Their attitude and commitment to improving reading has
please don’t hesitate to email me at
been outstanding and it has made a real
hannah.tall@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk.
difference; their engaged time is currently at 21 minutes!
mentor Chelsea Yasir Abdullah, d for me to help Sam Antwi, mentor “ I n a think D Fletcher, me tee en m a en iv g n d n u n ee “I enjoy the chance to be “I have b helpful olog Reading tee mentee read a y m to en st i l I ugh their reading, like a teacher and get a age h because my is very es. I then go thro . s es kn as re ea w g in d spotted rea real sense of achievement real y gone up whic ading eir weakness th et rg ta y l a ic p if h lessons to spec g others to read as it is as my peer progresses in rea roud of. Now I am in p l I he d fin ing mor I am enjoying r confidence grow and also their reading.” e fun!” d ei th ee s ” rewarding to my own reading on s cu fo to e m al ows
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SEARCH DAYS year 8 drama students go to the globe
O
Our year 8 students had the
inquisitive questions asked by the students
The last part of the exhibition was an audio
fantastic opportunity to visit and
and provided a range of colourful stories
guide where students were presented
explore Shakespeare’s Globe
which helped picture the Shakespeare days.
questions, which the audio and exhibition
Theatre. Two learning groups,
which consisted of 60 students travelled to the iconic theatre, located on Bankside, where they had a tour by an expert tour guide. Year 8 students have been studying Shakespeare’s famous play Macbeth in drama lessons, where they have explored the Shakespearian language and history.
The second part of the tour consisted of a sword battle performance which captured the student’s attention as the actor’s showcased great sword fighting skills with realistic swords. Again, the students were given an informative talk about how the actors
re-construct
Shakespeare’s
plays
tour provided the answers. Students roamed Elizabethan London, through a gallery of exhibitions. The trail of displays ranged from costumes, instruments and pictures. Students were eager to answer the questions and source the relevant information through the aid of the audio device and team work.
using swords and other props, to engage the
All the students were engaged through-
This SEARCH Day was packed with a lot
audience and create an atmosphere. The
out the trip and are able
of sensory and visual information which
students were given the opportunity to have
to bring forward their
allowed the students to explore the theatre
a feel of the heavy weight swords and gain
new
which was led by an expert tour guide who
more of an insight of how they are creatively
of Shakespeare into their
engaged our students with an exhibition
used on stage.
lessons.
found
knowledge
tour, this ranged from a talk about the building and how it once was in 1599, an explanation of the reconstruction process and a tour of the theatrical space. The students were able to bring the space alive by experiencing how the open –air arena once was in Shakespeare’s productions. Students were able to ask the expert tour guide questions which ranged from ‘How much did the theatre cost in Shakespeare day?’ ‘Why is there not a roof in the theatre space?’ And most importantly ‘Why did some people have to stand whilst others were able to sit in the allocated space?’ The tour guide expert provided answers for all of the
SCHOOL NURSE The School Nurse is available for ALL students. You can speak or discuss any of the following issues:
Confidential advice and guidance given
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No Appointment Required – just turn up and knock on the door
Wednesdays 12.30-14.00 N4:2
DUKE oF EDINBURGH AWARDS EPPING FOREST
R
ecently
our
year
10
DofE
students prepared and carried out their Bronze Award practice expedition in Epping Forest. This
was a successful weekend with students showing that they have learned to effectively navigate using maps and compasses. They also demonstrated their skills in cooking their own meals and putting up tents. Throughout the weekend pupils showed enormous determination and resilience throughout their walks. Using team work and good communication the students completed their 6 hours walks on both and days passed the first stage of their award. Well done to all who took part. over the coming weeks pupils will prepare for and complete their final expedition which will be assessed in order for them to complete their award.
BOLOUGNE TRIP YEAR 7 On the 30 April 2015 year 7 had the privilege
what we wanted using the euros we brought
us how to count euros and buy different
to travel to France. It was an amazing
with us. Later
that day we went to a
things using the amount of money we had
journey full of many different places to go.
shopping centre and
which is using our Maths skills. Also we
However you do have to wake up very
were again able to
increased our vocabulary in French . Finally
practise French with local
everyone enjoyed france and we’d definitely
w o h s u d e w o h s p i r t s i ” . t n e “Th d en p e d n i to be
early and arrive at school at precisely 4.30 am so the coaches can leave. The coach took us 2 hours and
shopkeepers. Then we made our way home, already
the boat took us 1 ½ hours.
Cherine Benarab PMC and Imani Blake LKE
missing
In France we went to a place
called Boulogne-Sur-Mer and
recommend it to the next Yr7’s.
France. We arrived
on the
at precisely 8.30
day, the weather was very sunny.
pm.
The first place we visited was the Nausicaa
This trip learn’t us
aquarium. We saw many different animals
many different skills
and had the chance to be independent and
and we also had
look around by ourselves. After we went to
great fun. This trip
a place called old Town which was a street
showed us how to
with many shops. Many chose to go to the
be
sweet shop. We all were allowed to buy
It
independent. also
taught
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AQUILA We had many Aquilan’s actively leading democracy this half term with two students running for the whole school election! Zariel, ACo was our Green Party candidate in
the
elections
school
Labour do everything they can to help every body. However, even more than any of these reasons the main reason for putting
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myself forwards is to change my peers views
To honour our top twenty merit winnders
on politics and to really try and get them
we have listed them in the table below. once
involved too.”
again Jadon has shon through and won the
What a fantastic message to give students Finn, looking at the results it would appear
most number of merits in the house. Well done to all of you and keep up the good work!
that you did exactly that!
and
went above and beyond in his research for this in order to sway his peers in VT time as well as in whole school assemblies and the library debate. A very impressive young man. Finn Stowell Smith led a fantastic campaign and managed to sway the whole school vote so
that
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Labour
saw a victory in Year
Form
Merit Total
Anderson Jadon
Year 10
AAA
1445
“I have a strong
Konadu Zariel
Year 7
ACO
1098
view on who I think
Naushen Ishrat
Year 7
AKO
1029
should
Zenagui Amy
Year 11
AKO
974
country and that is
Anderson Rochelle
Year 10
ACO
967
why I have chosen Labour because I believe
Shahzad Mohammad
Year 10
AHS
943
Yazgun Gulse
Year 9
AmG
935
the
Name
Heartlands
Election!
run
the
We also want to take a moment to say good
set to go off into the community. We wish
Shahbaz Komal
Year 9
ABR
922
bye and good luck to our year 11 Aquila
you all the best for the future and looking
Rollingson Abbie
Year 7
ABR
900
students. You have watched everything grow
forward to seeing you open those envelopes
Morgan James Ross
Year 11
AAA
867
and flourish from being the only Aquilan’s in
on results day!
Pipi Honour
Year 7
AmA
860
Ali Tahmin
Year 9
AmA
859
Shallo Fatma
Year 8
AAA
841
Smyth Cody
Year 9
AKO
832
Gilgil Mehmet
Year 9
ACO
831
Semir Aimen
Year 9
AmG
817
Grant-Cole Hannah
Year 10
AKO
816
Akinyemi olubusayo
Year 7
AmG
799
Pipi Solomon
Year 9
ACO
796
Ali Shania
Year 8
ABR
786
the entire school to now leading role models
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CYGNUS We are finally at that time of year where we loose Year 11 for a half term. Many of us (even staff!) will have not experienced this before- there will a large gap in each tutor group from 12th June. I suggest our younger students learn as much as they can from our current Year 11s. For each and every one of our students, the exam period in Year 11 will arrive sooner than you think though.
is from Year 11. There seem to be traits that
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run through every house at Heartlands and I
Top 20 Merit winners
I have learnt a vast amount about what Cygnus
think the first for us is ‘respect’- our Year 11 respect all stakeholders in the school. The
The most frustrating thing about the exam
second is ‘tenacity’- they’re hard-working and
period is when you look back and think of all
want to be the best they can be- I’ve seen this
the chances you have had to optimise your
through their revision, college applications
learning in lessons- this is shown through
and from hearing about them in past years.
merits. The best thing is when you have
I have been genuinely impressed by our Year
developed confidence over-time in your
11s, and wish them good luck.
ability and that you know you will succeed.
Mr. Fox
The most tenacious students this half term in Cygnus are below, these students know that when they enter their exams that they will
Can you guess who these Cygnets are from 2010?
have done their upmost to achieve the best grades.
Go CYGNUS!!!
mERITS TABLE Name Kurt Haci
Year
Form
Merit Total
Year 10
CmY
1910
Gerasimou Andreas
Year 9
CJN
1796
vella Andreas
Year 9
CAm
1096
Mebrate Natnael
Year 8
CmY
989
Abdelfattah Asmaa
Year 9
CmR
968
Beckford Aaliyah
Year 8
CJL
911
Bolikango Godiva
Year 10
CSE
909
Stevens Gabriella
Year 9
CSE
853
Smith Marti-Casey
Year 9
CDE
811
Matheou Kiris
Year 9
CSE
807
Gruszewski Matthew
Year 10
CSE
801
Salega Wiktoria
Year 8
CmR
794
Micaj Ervis
Year 11
CmR
787
Sniadowska Wiktoria
Year 8
CDE
786
Allouche Nadir
Year 7
CJN
777
Allouche Lina
Year 7
CJN
766
magoba Theresa
Year 7
CAm
763
Tejan-Thomas Hashiru
Year 10
CmY
758
Khan maruf
Year 7
CSE
757
Sissou-Murray Kurtis
Year 9
CRE
754
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LACERTA Get to know Lacerta House...Interview with Mr Goulding and Ms Campbell by Jena Rambhujoo and Amira Ibrahim Describe your behaviour when you were at school. GI: I liked school. I was well behaved the majority of the time. CB: Quite quiet. and well behaved. I really
CB: I worked in a bar at Arsenal Football Stadium (Emirates) Funniest moment at school?
Well done to all of our top twenty merit
in school but the most memorable was the
leaders! We are currently middle in the
outdoor education lesson we used to do for
interhouse compteition and with half the year
Geography. We even went Rock Climbing in
still to go we have plenty of time to aim for
Wales!
the cup!
CB: I fell out of a tree in Primary school, but at least, I landed on my feet.
A special metion goes to Dilan Ceylan who
What made you want to be a teacher?
has a merit total of 1094, followed closely by
GI: Being a parent I could see how school
Manal Chaib and Carly Webster with totals in
What were your intentions for the future
Least favourite subject at school? GI: French and Art CB: ICT and Art, I wasn’t very creative. First job? GI: I worked on a building site and later went
we can win the race this year!
CB: Probably graduating from university and passing my driving test. Interesting fact about you? GI: I met Marvin Gaye in a music venue! CB: I have been to an NBA basketball player’s
Name
Year
Form
Merit Total
LFA
1094
Ceylan Dilan
Year 9
What piece of advice would you give yourself
Chaib Manal
Year 9
LTS
1019
when at school.
Webster Carly
Year 9
LBU
1019
GI: Take advice given to you more seriously
Brissett Keyonte
Year 8
LGG
1008
and enjoy school because you will never get
Ali Barkot
Year 8
LBU
953
these opportunities again.
Asenova Tsvetanka
Year 10
LBU
912
CB: ‘Enjoy it because it doesn’t last very long’
Abdulkadir Muna
Year 8
LCB
891
Ako Faith
Year 9
LmE
881
Abdulkadir Sumeya
Year 9
LGI
861
Ugurlu Sherri
Year 8
LCB
831
Kaur Anjali
Year 9
LCB
821
Ferdous Akram
Year 9
LCB
812
Habib Gojani vera
Year 7
LFA
803
Hasko Denis
Year 7
LHN
802
Biris Daria
Year 8
LHN
790
Jawaid Safa
Year 7
LHN
788
Derizzio Jade
Year 9
LSN
785
Ahmed Zohora
Year 8
LBU
781
Hoxha Nirvana
Year 7
LGG
771
Akbulut Serhan
Year 10
LHN
766
Snapshot of Lacerta VT time
LBU fully engaged during Beyond Words
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wedding!
on to do painting and decorating.
Lacerta year 7 boys mentoring with Ms Korponyai.
Go LACERTA!!!
proudest moments of my life.
type of job in Science I
CB: Science, obviously.
CB: I love Science and working
and having them were the
unsure at the time what
GI: Science was my favorite subject by far.
the house pushing for merits we are confident
GI: I’m really proud of my kids
anything in Science. Was
Favourite subject at school?
wanted to improve education.
Proudest moment in life?
GI:I wanted to do
School teacher.
the 1000’s. With numbers like these and all
things everyday.
school?
I also thought about becoming a Primary
worked and how it didn’t and
with young people. I learn new
when you were at
CB: I used to dance when I was younger but
Top 20 Merit winners
GI: Its hard to think of the funniest moment
enjoyed school.
wanted to do.
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silent reading.
PEGASUS In the last Success magazine our year elevens will be students for we think it would be fantastic to cast our minds back to 5 years ago. It’s amazing looking at these pictures and thinking how much you have grown in more ways than one. At the time of writing this you are just beginning your exams and I wish you all the best for these and hope you get the results you are striving for in August. It’s been an excellent term for Pegasus and this is reflected in our great merit scores, we
currently still sit at the top of the merit table and currently don’t look like suffering from altitude sickness. We have a very exciting term ahead and I hope all the Pegasus
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students have begun to think about their
Congratulations to our top twenty students
sports day event, and I am sure you are
in terms of merits. With Pegasus winning the
already in training.
merit race last year it is important we strive to
on a personal note I would like to thank all parents and carers who contributed to the charity Sense on AFA day, you’ll be delighted
complete the illusive back to back titles. With a specific mention for Jelani Williams who is top of the mert table so far this year!
(I hope) to hear I finished the marathon, and have already signed up for next year! In total I was able to raise £1500 for this great charity. I would also like to thank two fantastic Pegasus students who sat on the gate shaking the bucket all day long, well done to Josh Saraiva Hollerbach PSA and Sam Antwi PWE.
mERITS TABLE Name
Year
Form
Merit Total
Year 7
PWM
1397
Rayner Kelsee
Year 9
PmD
1249
omar Sumaya
Year 10
PSH
1175
Shirley Cameron
Year 9
PmC
1132
Grant Raijona
Year 10
PSH
1117
Impey Charley
Year 8
PSH
1110
Mustafa Enis
Year 9
PSH
1078
Williams Jelani
Said Ismahan
Year 9
PSH
1069
Jones-Smith James
Year 10
PVU
1062
Sapla Jazzmine
Year 9
PSA
1057
Fletcher Chelsea
Year 8
PSH
1035
Ergonul Ugur
Year 8
PVU
1024
Halil Halil-Ibrahim
Year 7
PmC
1002
Seepaul-Craig Devante
Year 7
PSH
971
Watson Taylor
Year 9
PSH
970
Antwi Michael
Year 10
PKH
960
Kadiu Kejsi
Year 8
PSH
959
Varnasidis Adam
Year 10
PSA
959
Khan Muzna
Year 9
PWM
955
oz Ibrahim
Year 8
PmC
933
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SCORPIUZ Congratulations to Scorpiuz house for winning our first trophy of the academic year! Scorpiuz are the latest champions of the Beyond Words programme. Scorpiuz beat the competition by having 77% participation, an engaged time of 19minutes (just short of the school target of 20minutes) 79% average of pupils getting their answers correct on quizzes, 508 quizzes taken and 1207.6 points in total.
Scorpiuz
Engaged Time
% correct
SAT
81%
17
80.8
race as we are now 2nd overall!
SBT
87%
24
78.5
achievement after starting the January term in
SCV
59%
15
77.8
4th place. We are very confident that we can
SKN
87%
21
76.9
now push for 1st place as we close the gap on
SmI
79%
10
83.5
current leaders Pegasus!
SmS
62%
13
69.8
SSL
93%
56
77.4
SSW
67%
9
82.9
STN
59%
8
75
STO
88%
14
74.7
Scorpiuz are making a great push in the merit A great
With continued support from parents at home, we hope to see us secure the target
This is a remarkable turnaround for Scorpiuz
time of 20minutes engaged time and keep the
and we are all very proud of the hard work
trophy at the end of the academic year.
that Scorpiuz are putting into their reading.
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Participation
Well done Scorpiuz!
Athletics With sports day just around the corner, we
and Peter Davidson (STo, year 10) for the 60m
are looking forward optimistically for a strong
hurdles record.
Scorpiuz performance! Well done to Ahret Tunc (SAT, year 9) for
Good luck to Finn Donlon competing in the Middlesex Championships on May 24th!
breaking the school record in the boys’ Javelin
General Election
mERITS TABLE Name
Year
Form
Merit Total
Walls Sophie
Year 9
SKN
1266
Spirlea Agnana-Tabita
Year 7
SKN
1192
Culley Michael
Year 7
SBD
1158
Year 8
SmI
1087
A big congratulations to Said Sibabi for his
Congratulations also to Finn Donlon (SMS)
Duran Berfin
success representing the labour party in the
and Candace Reid Lewis (SBT) who done a
Lawrence Shyheim
Year 11
STN
1082
schools election. Said represented his party
fantastic job representing Conservatives and
Guo Jenny
Year 7
SKN
1041
extremely well and was rewarded with a
Liberal Democrats respectively.
Ugurlu Elif
Year 9
STO
1010
Fenton-Laing Drew
Year 8
SmS
1002
Abdilleh Hussain
Year 10
SmI
936
Ismailaj Desara
Year 8
STO
935
deserved win!
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Amara Lilia
Year 8
SBD
908
Malik Rumana
Year 7
SBT
898
Isaza ocampo Fernando
Year 10
SBT
882
Brandy Jared
Year 7
SmI
878
Bailey Crystal
Year 8
SCV
873
Ibrahim Adna
Year 9
SAT
865
Martin Jaden
Year 9
SKN
858
Langton Ellie
Year 8
SKN
856
Daoudi Khadidja
Year 7
SAT
851
Fernandes Jose Carlos
Year 11
SBT
840
Tshoma Vinnie
Year 9
STN
840
INTER-HOUSE CHALLENGE THE RACE To THE CUP! AQUILA - 88 CYGNUS - 91 LACERTA - 92 PEGASUS - 99 SCORPIUZ - 93
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LEARNING IN OUR PROVISION FOR AUTISm
I
n March, students took part in an inclusive art project involving
students
in
the
mainstream on the Autistic
Spectrum and students in the
and had a great time
Autism Provision to raise awareness for
putting them all together
World Autism Awareness Week.
and seeing the whole
The
project
was
entitled
‘Celebrating
Differences, Together’, each student involved
piece for the first time in Alexandra Palace Park.
created a piece of art work that reflects their
The project is currently
individual strengths, interests and unique
being displayed in the
qualities. These are were created individually
canteen
on
large puzzle pieces that were slotted
High School before the
together to form a large piece of art work.
pieces are auctioned off
Students were photographed with the piece
to raise money for the
of work to raise awareness of diversity and
National Autistic Society.
at
Heartlands
celebrate individuality together at Alexandra Palace. The event was attended by members of the local press as well as Lynne Featherstone and Councillor Ann Waters. Students were extremely proud of their individual pieces
This month, we held a parent workshop that explored the impact of adolescence on young people with autism and looked at strategies to support our young people to best manage the physical and emotional changes. We covered a great deal in the session but would like to share some key tips. It’s important to remember that clear explanation is key as young people on the spectrum: •
are less likely to discuss with friends in the playground;
•
may have heightened anxiety due to their Autism, particularly around changes;
•
have difficulty generalising - just because they see changes happening to others, they may not relate these changes as happening to themselves.
Be prepared to answer questions and avoid vague responses, young people on the spectrum do not tend to ‘fill in the gaps’. If it is not an appropriate time to talk, let the young person know when is an appropriate time. Physical changes: •
Can be explained using Social Stories and visual supports.visual resources bring clarity and prevent misunderstandings that might lead to heightened anxiety.
Emotional regulation: •
In school, we teach students strategies for managing difficult feelings.
•
Having a visual list of reminders of these strategies is helpful at school and at home.
•
It is important to reassure young people that difficult feelings are normal part of growing up.
•
Praise young people for using strategies and talking about their problems or worries.
Personal hygiene: •
visuals like tick lists can help young people to remember how to look after their bodies.
•
Social stories can explain what to do and why we need to do it so they can understand the social importance of caring for themselves.
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CLASS 1 In our classroom we have a visual reminder on the inside of the door. This shows us what we can say to an adult if we need to leave the classroom at any time. It helps to prompt us of useful polite phrases we can use. It’s easy to forget which words to use when you’re feeling anxious. This has really helped us in our communication during times of stress.
Class 1 have been studying ‘Ancient Greece’ across the curriculum. We have explored many of the magical Greek myths in English and enjoyed acting them out. We also learnt about the role of the chorus in ancient greek theatre and incorporated this into our plays. In DT, we have built our own temples for our chosen Greek Gods and in cookery we have made Greek kebabs and Greek honey pancakes. We went on a visit to the Wallace Collection to learn more about Greek mythology from the artwork there. We discovered how to recognise different heroes and Gods in the paintings and sculptures, and loved dressing up to create our own mythical heroes.
We have been trying out yoga this half term in PE and have been perfecting our postures and balances together. We have learnt to use a steady breath to help us, and enjoy listening to calming music as we take part.
We really enjoyed cooking our Greek kebabs on Fridays and decided on different ingredients to add to it each week (halloumi, chicken, lamb). We bought the ingredients at the local supermarket and became so familiar with the recipe that by the final week, we hardly needed any help at all! It was great to see so many students trying new foods. We especially liked our kebabs with tzatziki dip and pitta bread.
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LEARNING IN OUR PROVISION FOR AUTISm CLASS 2
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Every morning, the class has circle time when the students say good morning, discuss their previous day, how they are feeling and any changes to the timetable that day. Students take it in turns to stand up in front of the class and speak whilst also using the interactive white board as a visual support. Students are encouraged to ask each other questions. We are currently working on asking different students, and not just best friends.
In Art this term, the class project has been Food in Art. The students looked at Artists such as Cezanne, Goldworthy and Acrimboldo, and then made magazine collages and even made pictures from real vegetables. The students then looked at Salvadore Dali and were inspired to make giant sculptures.
This term in PE, class 2 have been doing athletics. The students have enjoyed participating in events such as the long jump, high jump, sprints, hurdles and bean bag shot putt. The students have enjoyed the wide range of events and have each found something they have excelled in. The students have been great at cheering each other on.
This term the class have been cooking various dishes such as pancakes, pasta with cheese and flapjacks. As part of the preparation for this, students walk to the supermarket in the morning and also develop important road safety skills. once in the supermarket, students are responsible for gathering their part of the ingredients, and then paying for these at the checkout.
CLASS 3 Each week, Class 3 goes to the café to practise the skills that we learned in SmiLE therapy. Using the communication skills learned in SmiLE therapy sessions, our students have been able to function independently whilst ordering and paying for food. We have also incorporated the generalisation of functional communication skills into their work experience by going to a café for lunch after our mornings at Action for Kids.
This term, Class 3 have been focusing on their future in relation to careers, looking at the skills and qualities necessary for the work place and reflecting upon our existing employability traits. In English, we have been looking at the different types of jobs people have and what roles they do in relation to these jobs. We went out in our local community to observe people in their work place as well as looking at job roles within our school. Some of our students future career choices include working with animals, hairdressing and working in a café.
We have also been looking at safety whilst we work, learning about different signs we might see, how they help us to be safe and also what happens when an accident might happen and how to report it.
This half term Class 3 has had a gardening class each week, we have been learning about the conditions that plants need to grow and how to use various garden tools. We have planted tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, rainbow chard, baby gem lettuce and for those who like a bit of spice, some scotch bonnet peppers. The students have grown all the plants from seed, and have been carefully watering and transplanting the seedlings into bigger pots. Some of the seedlings are now ready for planting outside, so we have spent some time digging in the allotment. Hopefully at the end of term, we will have enough produce to cook a feast for the whole provision.
Half of our students this term began their work experience at Action For Kids, a charity which exists to support disabled children and young people to live the life they want - just like everyone else. They work closely with schools and colleges to offer individualised work experience placements for students in their busy Head office in north London. Students gain experience in a range of officebased tasks and the opportunity to build on and develop key employability skills such as team work, self management, time keeping and communication skills. Students get the opportunity to interact with a range of staff such as finance, admin and IT staff as well as the teaching team. Those students who have been going on work experience are really enjoying it and learning a lot of new skills. The other students who have not started yet are also really looking forwards to it next term.
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Year
Day
Date
Event
Year 7
Tuesday
13th october
Subject Evening Event
Year 10
Wednesday
9th September
Evening event: introduction to GCSEs
Year 11
Wednesday
21st october
Post 16 event, 6-8pm
All Years
Thursday
2nd July
3.30-5pm: Staff Training: no after school clubs
Friday
3rd July
Staff Inset: No Students in school
Saturday
4th July
Family Learning Day
Monday
6th July
Sports Day
Friday
10th July
Junior Leaders
Monday
13th July
6-7pm: PTA meeting in S4.4
Tuesday
14th July
Rewards & Reflection Day
Friday
17th July
End of Term
Monday
20th July
Staff Inset – No students in school
Monday
20th July
Start of summer holidays
Monday
7th September
First Day of Term
Tuesday
22nd September
No clubs after school due to staff training
Tuesday
1st october
Early finish for all students at 12.50: packed lunch for all students in receipt of FSM
Wednesday
14th october
Gates open at 9.15 for all students; lessons start at 9.30am
Friday
23rd october
Last Day of Term
Monday - Friday
26th october - 30th october
Half Term
Monday
2nd November
First Day of Term
Tuesday
3rd November
No clubs after school due to staff training
Friday
20th November
AFA Day: school closed except for appointments between tutors, students and parents / carers
Friday
27th November
School closed for staff training
Friday
18th December
Last Day of Term (Half Day). Early closure for holidays: 12.50: packed lunch for all students in receipt of FSM
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