THECITYTIMES
THE CITY ACADEMY HACKNEY
Upcomingevents
ParentDay(Y8/9)
Tuesday16thApril2024
JuniorMathsChallenge(Y7/8)
Thursday25thApril2024
SummerConcert
Thursday9thMay2024
SENDInformationCoffeeMorning
Monday13thMay2024
SpanishTrip
Monday20thMay2024
TCAH Basketball Team
Our Year 8 girls have an impressive unbeaten record of 8 wins in the NBA League. Led by Point Guard Sumaya Abaas's sharp passes and shooting, and with Ife Olabanji's defensive skills, they aim to surpass last year's bronze medal in the upcoming playoffs. Captain Alexis Sweetland has provided the team outstanding leadership and energy all season.
Meanwhile, our Year 7 girls ended their regular season with 7 wins and 1 tie, displaying resilience and dedication to training throughout the year. Standout performances from Cianna Charlery's dribbling and defense, along with Kayla Rose Smith's clutch shots, including a game-winner in overtime against Latymer School, have propelled them into the playoffs.
SPRINGTERM
As the Spring term comes to an end, we look back on a really successful term, which included lots of hard work but also plenty of opportunities to celebrate too
Our students continue to uphold our values: dedicating themselves to learning, working together and respecting each other We are very proud of them
SIXTHFORMRECITAL
February2024Itwasafantasticevent,showcasingthetalentsofmanyofourstudents
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SpeakOut Challenge
We were extremely proud of one of our year 10 students, Yigit Pamuk, for reaching the Regional Final of Jack Petchey's Speak Out Challenge, the largest public speaking program in England. Yiyit's speech, titled "The Importance of Loyalty," captivated the audience with its witty anecdotes and emphasis on the value of loyalty in life His engaging performance earned him the Runner Up position Reflecting on his success, Yiyit shared, "It feels surreal. What started as funny anecdote turned into a regional final performance. It took confidence, but I'm proud to have made it!" All our Year 10 students participate in the Speak Out Challenge and Yiyit's achievement highlights the effectiveness programme in nurturing young talent
Hackney Crossfit
AsaparticipantinthePrince’sTrustCrossFit programledbyMsWilliamandMsMaskell,I experiencedfirsthandthebenefitsoffocusing onbothphysicalandmentalwellbeing.We engagedinvariousexercisesincludingdeadlifts, push-ups,sit-upsandusingthebikemachine. Notonlydidtheseworkoutsimproveourfitness levels,buttheyalsoprovidedopportunitiesto improveoursocialinteraction.Despitethe challengingnatureoftheexercises,Ithoroughly enjoyedtheexperienceandwouldgladly participateagain.
ElijahCambellYear11
CareerAdvice fromTCAH Alumni
In the run up to Year 9 Option choices, we welcomed back several alumni to give students the benefit of their experience and advice. Clive Kandza-Itsieme, Katie Briggs, Khairah McFarlane, Marzan Ahmed, and Kay Sokunbi, came to visit and shared their the career paths and GCSE choices that had taken them to jobs in nursing, finance and marketing. Discussions and group activities focused on essential job skills linked to current subjects. According to Shezad Chandler, Year 9, "The former students were easy to work with and provided clear explanations of their paths and goals." Ibraheem Urghradar, Year 9, described the experience as "fun and inspiring," prompting him to consider future paths.
Outward BoundTrip
During our 5-day trip to Ogwen in Snowdon National Park we immersed ourselves in thrilling adventures We explored glaciers, enjoyed abseiling, scrambled up mountains, took refreshing dips in lakes, honed our orienteering skills and even braved cold plunges! Spending time with friends made the experience even more enjoyable, both during the day and at night For future participants in the trip, year 9 student Deniz advised, "Keep an open mind and try everything available "although he was he suggested avoiding accidentally locking yourself in the dorm room, as he did. All ended well though and actually everyone enjoyed the excitement!
Performing atTheGlobe
On March 5th, our Year 9 drama ambassadors showcased their talents at The Globe Theatre in a new production of Romeo and Juliet After participating in three workshops with Globe practitioners, they performed with confidence and dedication on a Tuesday evening, impressing a full public audience Delaney Perkins Davis, one of the performers, shared, "I loved performing to a big crowd on such a grand stage. Working with professionals helped us become even more prepared for the show " Delaney was ecstatic about the positive reception of the performance, feeling rewarded for all the hard work put in
Maths Feast
On Monday 25th March 2024 four Year 10 students represented our school at the Maths Feast hosted by UCL: Lena Cade-Swindells, Victoria Samuels, Gabriel Keegan, and Phifer Glees. Of 26 schools from across London, they secured an impressive 6th place, scoring a total of 79 out of 100 across four challenging rounds.
Congratulations to our talented mathematicians!
Year 8 Science Escape Room School Food Matters visit Outward Bound TripSTUDENT COMMENDATIONS
Our motto is "Values & Success" and we want to celebrate students when they demonstrate commitment to our values. Students are awarded a certificate and are invited to afternoon tea with the Principal. This is an opportunity to discuss the academy & make suggestions for development. At the end of every term, staff nominate students that they feel deserve special praise. Below are staff commendations for the whole term & the values they have been commended for.
Jeremiah Samuel Year 7
Dedication to learning and achievement
Jeffrey Adusei Year 8
Leading by example & commitment to communities
Safwan Mangera Year 9
Dedication to learning and achivement
John Lucas Collins -Fay Year 10
Leading by example, dedication to learning and achievement
Alex Ayodele Year 11
Dedication to learning and achievement
Michael Atoki Year 12
Dedication to learning and achivement
Princess-Erika ManesioKamga Year 13
Leading by example & Commitment to communities
Caitlyn Allen
Year 7
Leading by example & Honesty, openess and fairness
Tatiana De Pina Year 8
Working together, respect individuals
Angel Samuel Moore Year 9
Working together & respect indviduals
Yagmur Hor Year 10
Leading by example & respect indviduals
Maha Ishtiyaq Year 11
Dedication to learning and achievement & leading by example
Talha Goktopal Year 12
Dedication to learning and achivement
Marilene Masereka Year 13
Leading by example & Commitment to communities THE