Hope Academy News Letter
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F R I D A Y 1 0 T H F E B R U A R Y I S S U E 1
KEY DATES:
Mon 20th February:
Academy re-opens
Tues 21st February:
Shrove Tuesday
Oliver Performance, 7pm
Wed 22nd February:
Ash Wednesday
Oliver Performance, 7pm
Thurs 23rd February:
Oliver Performance, 7pm
Wed 29th February:
Year 8 Parents Evening,
3pm
Fri 30th March:
Academy Closes
GCSE
EXAM DATES:
Thurs 1st March:
AQA Biology (AM)
AQA Chemistry (AM)
AQA Physics (AM)
Fri 2nd March:
Edexcel Maths (PM)
Mon 5th March:
Edexcel Maths (PM)
Wed 7th March:
AQA Maths (AM)
Thurs 15th March:
Religious Studies (PM)
The Year 12 Level 3 BTEC Public
Services pupils had a very
important day to look forward to
as they were given the opportunity
to meet the MP of St Helen‟s
North, Dave Watts. The pupils,
along with Miss Fordham worked
hard to invite, arrange, plan and
then host our constituency MP,
and put forward all the pressing
political matters. What is being
done to tackle above average
crime rates? How do European Parliament decisions
affect the UK? Why isn‟t there a fast food restaurant or free cash machine in Newton-
le-Willows? The local MP demonstrated that young people really do have a voice, as he is
now in the process of contacting banks to look into providing a free cash machine
service on the High Street. His reaction to their questions made a big impact on the
pupils who feel strongly about providing useful services in their local area. Year 12 pupils
who took part in this fantastic opportunity would like to thank MP Dave Watts for his
time and for listening and responding to the issues they feel are important in Newton.
Last weekend a group of thirty students from Year 9 to Year 13 travelled to the
Conway Centre to take part in a Drama and Photography residential weekend. They
were accompanied by Ms Walsh, Miss Villiers, Mr Kelly and Ms Shinkfield. This is the
fifth time that this residential has taken place, although the first time for our
photography students. The drama students were involved in a wide range of workshops
led by three practitioners from „Off The Ground Theatre Company‟. These ranged
from physical theatre work to voice classes to a full scale stage fighting session on
Saturday evening! Site Specific performances included performances in Science labs
and “Macbeth” in a stairwell! The most important aspect of this weekend was the way
the pupils worked so cooperatively together despite their age differences, sharing
experiences and skills. Whilst
all this was going on Mr Kelly
and the photography students
were on beaches, in the
grounds of the centre and at
one point in a burial chamber!!
Again gaining valuable
experience and developing
their skills, although at times
getting a little wet!! The
students did Hope Academy
proud with their fantastic
attitude and behaviour
throughout the weekend.
Tuesday 21st February
Wednesday 22nd February
Thursday 23rd February
Tickets available from Reception and
from the LRC at Break times.
P A G E 2
The Saturday Performing Arts
workshops are now reaching full
capacity. There are only ten places left
in the 11+ age group and the under 7‟s
so sign up quick if you would like a
place!
“Street Dance” workshops will be
starting on Saturday 25th
February.
Ages 6-11 9am-10am.
Ages 11-19 1pm-2pm.
For more information contact
(01744) 671930
A Level Photography students weathered the storm on their visit to exciting venues in
Liverpool in search of photo
opportunities. The day was part
of a series of six trips where
students have the opportunity
to undertake a range of photo
shoots which will form part of
their portfolio of photographic
work. Somehow the students all
missed getting a shot of Mr
Kelly covered head to foot in
mud, but couldn't pass up the
chance of getting this shot of
Billy Fury strutting his stuff at
a windswept Albert Dock.
Next stop Manchester!
H O P E A C A D E M Y
The Year 11 Badminton team are Top of the Town - after winning the
St Helens stage of the competition. The team consisting of Dan Tyas,
Jonathon Healy, Danny Carine and Drew Darbyshire will now represent
the Town at the Merseyside Finals day.
P A G E 3 I S S U E 1
On July 27th the greatest sporting show on earth will begin in London. At Hope Academy we are marking this
momentous occasion in a number of ways. Currently we are working on producing an Academy Olympic banner
and during lunchtimes over the next few weeks we are asking pupils and staff to contribute. We are also
organising a one mile charity run for Sports Relief which will take place on Wednesday, March 21st and again
both staff and pupils will be invited to participate. We would like as many staff and pupils as possible to
participate in this event, regardless of their fitness levels and we hope that by charging a small amount to
enter the event we will be able to raise money for charities. Lastly for now, Rachel Winstanley is the Hope
Academy Young Ambassador for sport and she is working very hard on the above events but also on creating
an Olympic Games display which will be put up on the PE corridor. We will use the display area to advertise
any other events we are running as part of the Olympic year.
Watch this space!
Congratulations to the Year 9 7 a-side Football squad who took on
the schools of St Helens on Wednesday night and emerged
victorious. They played 6 games and won 5 and drawing one taking
a points total 16 out of a possible 18. The squad members were:
Luke Forber, Kaine Mulligan, Leon Wood, Rob Bourne, Liam
Richardson, Tom Cunliffe, Mike Duxbury, Liam Pojunas, Cameron
Thompson, Aaron Bale, Rob Deardon, Neil Blackhall. Player of
the tournament Rob Borne was a solid rock throughout
providing the creative spark when needed in the middle of
midfield.
P.E. CLUBS On Wednesday afternoons we have football, rugby, netball
and hockey clubs. There is also free swimming sessions at
Selwyn Jones Sports Centre. On Tuesday from 3.05pm
there is a KS4 and 5 badminton club and on Thursday from
3.05pm there is a basketball club. As the facilities become
available we will be able to put on more clubs and anyone
who is interested in attending should see the PE staff or the PE notice boards.
The Year 10 team continue to make great strides in this
competition and have reached the North West Semi
Final stage, where they will take on St Peter's RC from
Wigan. Good Luck to all the team.
Congratulations to
the Year 10 Football 7-a side squad who
won the St Helens Schools Central Venue
Tournament held at Hope on Wednesday
25th January 2012. They played a total
of 8 games won 7 and drew 1. They
only conceded 2 goals in the whole
tournament. The squad members were:
James Smith, Dominic Reid, Sam Wells,
Jake Swift, Luke Skeech, James Wells,
Brad Woods, Khalid Seleh, Louis
Pickering.
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ Tel: 01744 671930 Fax: 01744 671931 www.hopeacademy.org.uk
“A community of learners of all ages from the local area committed to mutual service where each person can flourish, be his/her best and work for the
common good to the glory of God and his creation.”
Confirmations at The Parishes of SS Mary & John and St David's, Newton-le-Willows will be held on
the following dates:
March 14th for Year 7
March 21st for Year 8
March 28th Years 9 and 10.
If you wish your child to be confirmed at these churches and your child hasn't put their names
Forward, please contact Father Fedigan.
There are number of staff at Hope Academy who are embarking on a 100km trek through
the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to raise money for Oxfam. The walk must be completed
within 30 hours (yes that means walking through the night!) and will most certainly be a
challenge! All the details can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk/trailtrekker . If you would like
to sponsor the staff there will be opportunities to do so. All contributions are most
welcome! Thank you.
Hello everyone! After February half term there are lots of different fundraising activities for staff, students and
parents to take part in. Here are a few dates for your diary:
Wednesday 22nd February Beginning of Lent and the „Give it up‟ campaign
Wednesday 21st March Sports Relief run
26th and 27th May Oxfam walk Hope Academy is proud to
be supporting the Sport
Relief campaign and will be
encouraging staff and
students to run a mile
together on the 21st March.
Further information will be
available about this
exciting opportunity after
half term so please keep an
eye out for that.
Lent is soon upon us and it is a time in the Christian Calendar where
people remember the time Jesus fasted in the desert and is a test
of self-discipline. Lent provides an opportunity to give something
up, to take up new things and to make a difference in our world. Are
there things that you could give up for Lent? What about things you could
take up? During Lent, Hope Academy is supporting the „Give it up‟
campaign run by the organisation CAFOD. The campaign encourages
people to give something up for Lent and get sponsored to do it. All the
money raised will go towards providing clean water and sanitation for
some of the world‟s poorest communities. Why not get involved in the
challenge yourself? For further information please visit
www.cafod.org.uk. There will be lots of fundraising happening
in school throughout Lent so keep an eye out for those. One
will include me wearing a very
interesting fancy dress costume… Photos to follow!
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