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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY REMINDER A reminder of Park View’s school uniform requirements: Compulsory items • Black blazer • Black skirt/trousers (tracksuits, leggings and jeans are not permitted) • Black shoes or smart plain black trainers • White collared shirt • School tie (covering at least 6 buttons, including the top button) • School bag (big enough to carry A4 books) Uniform restrictions • Jackets, scarves and gloves can be worn outside the school building or in ‘The Street’ but must not be worn anywhere else • Fashion belts are not permitted • Head scarves (worn only for religious reasons) must be plain black or dark blue
• Tights must be flesh coloured or plain black • Any other items of clothing are not permitted including hooded tops and cardigans • Caps should not be seen or worn, except those of religious/cultural significance • Hats may only be worn outside all school buildings • Jewellery and make up should be kept to a minimum. Large earrings are not permitted; only studs or sleepers can be worn. Piercings are only allowed in ears and noses If, for any reason, your child cannot adhere to these requirements then they may be sent home. We would like to thank you in advance for your support. Senior Leadership Team
TEXTILES TRIP As we near the end of a long term it is time to pause, reflect and discuss how to make our subject relevant and enjoyable for every student. One of the things students told us was that they wanted more trips. We took that on board and this term we have tried to make that happen. We want to make sure that all students go on one Technology trip per year and so far every year group except 9 has been out. Mr Munro our technician has been on every trip – so a big thank you to him! Ms Beith’s Year 7 Textiles group went to the Victoria and Albert Museum to look at the Costume Galleries and research fashion history. They also went to the Medieval
Court where they drew some interesting artefacts including an enormous window dating from before the Fire of London – so slightly older than Ms Beith herself! Year 10 GCSE Textiles also went to the V and A to visit the ‘Club to Catwalk’ exhibition as a starting point for their own GCSE work. Year 8 students went to the British Museum with Ms Patel to explore cultural artefacts and draw inspiration for their pewter cast pendant project. Ms Patel confessed she is most excited about the Year 11 Hamleys trip, where she hopes to meet Santa. The main focus of this trip is to enable students to carry out primary research for their GCSE Product Design course work. Ms Beith, D&T
TASTER DAYS We have spent this term planning and organising our Primary School Year 5 Taster Days. So far this year we have been visited by pupils from: • Belmont Juniors • Bruce Grove Primary • Harris Academy • Risley Avenue Primary • The Willow Primary On Taster Days Year 5 pupils get the opportunity to take part in lessons, they are given a tour of the school and lunch in the school canteen. We hope they leave having had a positive experience of secondary school life. These Taster Days are proving so popular we have had to increase the number of Taster Days to meet the level of demand from schools. Classes for Parents and Carers Enrolment for adult classes run 6th – 17th January from 9.00am – 8.30pm each day. Come and enrol for: • Computing • Photography • Spanish • French • Italian • Creative Writing • Indian Head Massage • Heal with Crystals • Tai Chi • Yoga • Badminton • Archery • Legs, Bums and Tums • Dancercise for the Over 50’s • Functional Skills in English • Functional Skills in Maths Some of our courses are free if you are receiving certain benefits.
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The Year 7 boys athletics team won a very high profile National calibre athletics competition at the Lee Valley’s Indoor London Cup Championships. The boys’ team fought off stiff competition from 42 other teams from top athletics counties in Essex, Hertfordshire, Inner London and Kent. The girls’ team came 3rd overall which puts them up there amongst the best athletics teams in the country. Historically Park View do not stand a chance in competitions like this because traditionally the Sports College Schools tend to win these types of finalist stages of competition. However, this year it was the PV Year 7 boys turn to go up and collect some hard earned silverware. Over 42 schools entered this national standard event and this shows the calibre of athletes we have at PV. Rohann Ernest, Antonio Andrade, an excellent PE Department and an excellent whole school play a part in making things like this happen, where our kids feel like they are winners. Nerves were present with a few boys and girls feeling and being sick, along with the ever present butterflies!! The kids came through it all and were mesmerising.
The names and events students participated in over the two weeks of qualifiers and finals are as follows: Boys Stuart Patterson 7E High Jump cleared 1m.30cm and came 2nd
Girls Jessica Ismalaj 7I came 4th in the 60m race
Shahid Khan 7V threw 9m. 18cm in Shot Putt
Kiera Nixon 7I came 5th in the High Jump, 3rd in the 200m and ran in the 4 x 200m relay
Jeremi Nectali Cevallos 7V came fourth in 60m hurdles Ahmed Sheriff 7P came 2nd in 800m. In the heats set a stadium record of 2 mins 25 seconds Cam’Ron Brown 7P came 3rd in the 60m race Maltiete Fusseini 7P ran in the heats of the 60m hurdles in qualifiers Sahid-Kamil Mouktar 7R came 7th in Long Jump Terel Williams 7E came 1st in the 200m Jeremi Nectali Cevallos 7V, Ahmed Sheriff 7P, Cam’Ron Brown 7P, Maltiete Fusseini 7P, Terel Williams 7E, Ahmed Sheriff 7P 4 x 200m relay squad members
Damla Akkaya 7W came 4th in the 60m hurdles and ran in the 4 x 200m relay Sonia Harizi 7E came second in the 800m and threw the Shot Putt Daria Biris 7E, Jessica Ismalaj 7I , Kiera Nixon 7I, Damla Akkaya 7W, Anna Bailey 7W 4 x 200m relay squad members If you see them or teach them we urge you to congratulate their marvellous achievement in winning the London Indoor Athletics Cup. Mr Neo, Mr Ernest & your PE Team
NUMERACY COMPETITION Are you able to answer the following questions? • How much money do your parents spend on you in a year? • How much money have your parents spent on you up until now? • How much money will your parents have spent on you by the time you finish secondary school? • How much money will be spent on raising children in the whole country this year? Please ensure that all stages in the calculations are shown.
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The first project that he will be undertaking with the students is coding a programme that solves quadratic equations. During his work experience he worked at the interactive media marketing company, Syzygy, as a web programmer and wrote the prototype for The Human Tide Project, an art installation that was launched at a London art gallery this month. Interested students should contact Mr Green or speak to Josh. Mr S Green
The overall winner of each year group will receive a WHSmith voucher, 20 Vivos and a certificate. Whoever participates in competitions will receive 5 vivos. K. Ahle-Hagh, Numeracy Coordinator
WINNERS
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house system has been embraced and is taking hold and the students from John Loughborough have been welcomed with open arms. The school won two out of the eight awards available at the recent Outstanding for All ceremony, for Most Inclusive School and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Ms McQueen. These are just some examples.
The winners will be announced in the next issue of newsletter.
SUMMER TERM WINNERS YEAR 10 YEAR 7 Daniela Tome Ado Zelal Kaya 7E Da Silva 10I De’Shawn Lewis 7E Shuel Ahmed 10W YEAR 8 YEAR 11 Ozelm Tango 8E Leonard Miricia 11P Saad Ali 8R Alexa Massengo 11K YEAR 9 Patrycja Lizak 9W Java Franks 9W
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COMPUTER CODE CLUB In addition to the ICT Club running every afternoon, Josh Hoffman in Year 11 is now teaching computer code every Tuesday to interested students. Students are being introduced to basic programming in multiple languages, game design and game engine use. Josh has been interested in writing computer code since Year 7 and we are very grateful to him for sharing his expertise.
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Let’s make more achievements like this possible.
Computer Code Club now meeting every Tuesday lunchtime in S20.
UPDATE AUTUMN TERM | DECEMBER 2013
I would like to thank you all for the support you have shown for the school and me personally. It has been a privilege to serve this community. Parent Voice has done a lot to shape Park View over the years and your input will always be absolutely crucial to the success of your child. Despite increased competition from new schools we have become ever more popular; the number of first choices has increased by over a quarter for the 2014 intake. Thank you for all you have done to spread the word. I am very proud of the school I leave behind. Examination results are the best they have ever been and far stronger than anyone would have thought a Tottenham school was capable of five or ten years ago, yet I know that Park View is about so much more. The school passed the half million ViVO mark within 15 months of implementation in November, the
More than anything else I am proud of the feel around the school and the learning ethos developed over time. Our students do aspire, they certainly achieve at school and I know they will succeed in life. Park View is arguably the world’s most diverse school and has become an incredibly harmonious community. Your child is fortunate to have the most dedicated and talented group of professionals I have ever worked with. I would like to wish my successor Rob Thomas good luck in the interim period which is to come and to wish you all a good break, Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it and a Happy New Year. Alex Atherton, Headteacher
NUMERACY WEEK RHYTHM STICKS OUTSTANDING FOR ALL AWARDS LEE VALLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP New features on the MLE • Calendar Updates • PV Sports Page • MLE Weekly Challenge • Educational Games • Lesson Resources www.pvlondon.com
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20th December
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Monday 6th January
All 9.30am Start
YEAR 10 PARENTS EVENING
Thursday 9th January
5pm – 7pm
INSET DAY
Friday 14th February
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
17th – 21st February
YEAR 9 OPTIONS EVENING
Thursday 13th March
5pm
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT DAY
Wednesday 19th March
8.30am – 6pm
END OF TERM
Friday 4th April
12.15pm close
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Gracing the same hallways as Sir Robert Walpole, Sir Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, eight Park View students spent the day touring 10 Downing Street as part of a work experience programme with the Cabinet Office. Students were able to explore the rooms where key decisions have been made for the last three hundred years. Impressed by both the architecture and the artwork on display, students participated in a time-honoured tradition - seeing the chair in which Winston Churchill made such momentous decisions and rubbing the head of his bronze for good luck. The day was an wonderful opportunity for our students to further develop their understanding of the British Government.
The highlight of the day for two students took part in the White Drawing Room, where students sat in the same chairs used by President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron when in discussion.
OUTSTANDING
A DAY AT DOWNING STREET
Ms L Fernback, English Teacher
The U13 Park View girls table tennis team have recently taken part in the Jack Petchey North London Team Table Tennis competition. The event took place at the North London Academy on the 15th November, where the girls played some great matches in order to win a place in the finals.
champions 6-4 in an incredible game and they’re now in the last 32 of the competition. The team has benefitted from having the same, consistent players from Year 7 but also from more recent additions such as Costi Stoica, Rafael Dos Santos and Shadrac Meya Tayeye. Huge congratulations should also go to Kyle Lynch and Mus Dauti who have this
term signed academy contracts with Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers, respectively. Proof that hard work does pay off and that Park View has some talented young footballers. Chris Hill, Year 9 Football Coach
STAFF UPDATE
The team won the Haringey league in the previous two seasons and reached the last 16 of the National Cup last year. They are aiming to go even further this year. In the 4th round of the National Cup they beat the defending
ENTERPRISE COMPETITION
Chris Hill, Teacher and Enterprise Co-ordinator
Well done, and good luck for the finals!
School award. We had more winners and finalists than any of the other 60 schools.
Students in Year 10 have embarked on a leadership project (‘The Apprentice’ style!) aiming to raise the reading levels of pupils in KS3. The project is entitled ‘Students In Charge’ (SIC) and it provides KS4 pupils with the opportunity to project manage KS3 student progress and be creative about doing it. Each student team has their own member of staff to manage and teacher responsibilities at designated times. They are gaining invaluable experience that will prepare them for college, university, infinity and beyond!
Very worthy mentions to two organisations we work with closely. Kulan was in the final for Community Organisation – congratulations to St Ann’s Church (and Rev John Wood in particular) won the award. Congratulations also to the dancers who performed a stunning set and Ben Gardiner as part of the Haringey band.
Pupils in KS3 get the opportunity to be mentored, get excited about their reading through fierce but healthy competitions and hopefully raise their levels beyond expectations.
The team is: Victoria Nakwejye, Nikita Naker, Jamilla Sutton, Serdal Dursun, Haroon Aftab, Tamimul Islam, Kayleigh Johnstone, Tiana Williams, Helena Tra
represent North London in the Jack Petchey Schools’ Team London Finals on 18 January at East London University.
YEAR 9 FOOTBALL The Year 9 football team has had a great start to the year, advancing through five rounds of the National Cup and also progressing in the Middlesex Cup.
Out of eight awards, two were won by Park View. The Lifetime Achievement winner was Vinsia McQueen who was described as ‘a role model for anyone at any level of any school... absolutely unwavering in her aspirations.’ The school also won the Most Inclusive School award and came 2nd for the Most Sustainable
They have been working tirelessly for the last 4 weeks, designing, marketing and producing customised t-shirts for staff and students. Having gained some valuable skills along the way, they now plan to carry on their own business and expand it to offer different products.
TABLE TENNIS FINALS
The girls Evelyn and Sarah have come a long way since they first started last year, and their focus and commitment is obvious as they won the tournament and will now
Park View had a great night at the first Haringey Outstanding for All awards ceremony. It was held at Alexandra Palace with over 250 people in attendance.
This term, a team of students from Years 8-11 have been taking part in a nationwide enterprise competition. Having successfully submitted a business plan, they were one of the winning teams to be given a loan by Peter Jones CBE (Dragons Den) to start their own business.
Over the last term, students have worked with a variety of different departments within the Cabinet Office ranging from the National Citizenship Service to meeting with those responsible for all the charity work the government participates in. Students will be continuing their participation into the new term.
LITERACY IS SIC!
OUTSTANDING FOR ALL AWARDS 2013
Starters: Georgina Ladas – Cover and Timetable Manager Nataliya Petrova – EMA Learning Support Assistant Erbu Muhittin – Learning Support Assistant Krystal Agravat – Learning Support Assistant Nisha Jain – Learning Support Assistant Natalie Williams – Cover Supervisor Kyra Karios – Communications Officer Mayra Villarraga – Student Services Support Officer Tere Relmy-Beltran – Language Assistant Theresa Pawelec – Finance Officer Rob Thomas – Interim Head Teacher Mel Sealy-Pearson – Alternative Education tutor Leavers: Alison Kelly – PE Teacher Alex Atherton – Head Teacher
RHYTHM STICKS 2013 has been a remarkable year for all involved in Rhythm Sticks. Working in partnership with Good Move! Music 2013 saw: a highly successful kick-starter campaign; recording in a world class studio; student designed album artwork; our album being archived at the British Library Sound Archives; listed in September’s top ten albums in Jazzwise magazine; radio play on BBC London; professional performance opportunities: Vortex Outdoors Festival, Jazz On 3’s Jazz In The Round and then in November, Rhythm Sticks launched ‘The Hen’s Tooth’ at the prestigious Barbican Centre as part of EFG London Jazz Festival – London’s largest music festival.
Our collectively devised music - heavy on groove and eccentric improvisation, took the Barbican by storm. The exuberant performance was not only a wonderful celebration of what has been achieved with Rhythm Sticks over the past five years but a credit to all the dedicated student musicians who drive the ensemble’s creative progression. Many thanks to all those who have helped along the way and HUGE congratulations to all the students involved. We look forward to more creative adventures in 2014. Andrew Plummer & Tom Greenhalgh
Both physical and digital versions of their album are now available: www.rhythmsticks.org
The rooms are buzzing with activity and the competition between the teams for most progress made is on! It’s been a highly successful term and the KS4 students have demonstrated excellent organisational skills, tenacity in ensuring attendance and positivity towards our KS3 pupils. The KS3 pupils have been superb at engaging with their reading and are working really hard to develop their skills. Park View has some very talented students and really keen readers in our midst! Ms Jarvis, EMA
PARK VIEW LIONS AUTUMN TERM 2013 PRESS COVERAGE The PV PE and sport program started its first term in a powerful fashion with sport provision including inter school sport competitions in football, netball, table tennis and athletics. Success stories feature in the following high profile, outer borough, results: Table Tennis • U13 girls table tennis North London winners Football • Currently still in the National Cup for Year 9 boys • Middlesex cup for Year 11 & 9 boys • Middlesex cup for U16 girls cup • Haringey League boys football. Teams are doing well and when games start up again at the end of February, this will be an exciting time to compete for the top prizes and to remain in the Schools Premier League.
Athletics • U16 girls Lee Valley Cup indoor athletics cup finalist, 1st • U12 girls Lee Valley Cup indoor athletics cup finalist, 3rd place • U12 boys Lee Valley Cup indoor athletics cup finalist and winners • Lee Valley Indoor Athletics London Cup Finalist teams and winners. Tennis Visits to the O2 ATP tour went ahead as per PV tradition where some very lucky kids went to see the likes of Nadal and Djokovic play. Tennis training and fixtures have been taking place this term which has seen standards of ground strokes improving preparing for the Summer League.
Netball The netball girls have had a successful season so far. Currently our Year 7&8’s are positioned 3rd in the league out of 10 secondary schools. Our Year 9 seniors are currently top 6 in the league. The girls have played a fantastic season and will hopefully continue this success when it starts again in February 2014. In the spring term some of the sporting calendar competitions to look forward to are the U12 & U13 Sportshall athletics, Year 8/9 Lee Valley indoor athletics Cup, indoor cricket for the U13’s and U15’s girls team and the boys U13 teams, more football cup later round fixtures, volleyball fixtures and more netball fixtures. These competitions will supplement the vast PE extra-curricular time table. Mr A Neophytou, Head of PE
NUMERACY WEEK AT PARK VIEW SCHOOL The week beginning 25th of November was Numeracy week across the school. The main idea was for all teachers to highlight the importance of numeracy in their subjects by doing a little bit of Maths in their lessons. Numeracy activity days were a huge success. All the students thoroughly enjoyed working out puzzles, piecing together problems, and working in teams to solve difficult brainteasers. This is what Maths is all about – having fun whilst learning. Year 8s displayed superb team building skills to solve problems with innovative thinking on Maths Puzzle Challenge day. The students encountered a variety of fun, but challenging 3D hands-on puzzle tasks, which
they had to complete in teams. Most challenges lasted for no more than a few minutes, but required each team to work together and carefully develop strategies in order to find a solution. Year 7s took part in Mind Missions workshop. They had a fabulous time solving logical and creative puzzles. Each team was given a mission to complete and to achieve this they had to work together effectively, solving hands-on challenges requiring a wide variety of mathematical and thinking skills, collecting the pieces of information that enabled them to complete the mission. Year 9 took part in an Architecture workshop. They had to visualize, design, create, calculate and
analysis through practical activities. The activities required each team work together and carefully develop strategies in order to find a solution. Everybody learned something new, found something to be proud of, and were delighted to have taken part. Well done all students for a highly successful and enjoyable week. And finally many thanks to all staff who made the numeracy week very fruitful and rewarding for students and particularly Mr. Abdelmula, Mr. Salem and Mr. Mohamed for helping out organizing the events. Mr Ahle-Hagh, Numeracy Coordinator