Dear Parent/Carer, This half term the Class of 2020 have settled in and made an excellent start to their secondary education. On a recent ARK monitoring visit the pupils were commended for their active engagement in lessons and exemplary behaviour. The Class of 2019 have set a wonderful example and supported the Class of 2020’s transition to secondary school. I am delighted to announce we have 24 new pupil Ambassadors over our two year groups. This role is very important as these pupils will represent their class for the next 6 months. They will greet visitors who come into their lessons, introduce themselves and explain the focus of the lesson. The new Ambassadors received their badges in Friday’s assembly and I’m sure they will wear them with pride. Please see page two for more details. Over the past seven weeks our two year groups have had the opportunity to experience 5/6 clubs; including Performing Arts, Music and Sports Clubs. Over the second half of the Autumn term we hope to give you a flavour of the fun, focus and laughter during these activities. Please note pupils current enrichment timetables will commence on Monday 11 th November to Thursday 19 th December 2013. Last night our Parent group held this years first Parent Council meeting. Thank you to all those who took the time to attend and provide invaluable feedback to the team. The minutes from the meeting can be found on page 12. Next half term we will host our annual Civitas evening where you can have a 10 minute appointment to discuss your child's progress. Your child’s Civitas tutor will be contacting you this week to arrange a time to meet you and your child. Please note we expect your child to attend the meeting with you wearing their school uniform. If you have not heard from your child’s Civitas tutor by the end of Friday 25 th October please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Civitas tutor directly. Contact details can be found on page 11. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday 7 th November and I wish you and your family a restful half term break. C. Edis Courageous Hound Volume. 2 Issue. 4 Monday 28th October 2013 Bolingbroke Academy is proud to be green. The Courageous Hound will be emailed unless otherwise requested. A few newsletters will be available at reception. Contents Page Ambassadors 2 Dyslexia Awareness 3 Sports Update 4 No Pens Day 5 Music Update 6 Family Notice Board 7 Competitions 8 & 9 Fortnightly Menu 10 Contact details 11 P.C Minutes 12 - 14 Important Dates School Closed 4th November Civitas Parents Evening 16:15 - 19:00 By appointment 7th November A Midsummer Nights Dream 12th November Parent Council Meeting 28th November School Closed 29th November Yr.8 Christmas Market Trip 6th December Concert by Candlelight 16th December PARENT NOTICES SCHOOL CLOSED The school will be closed on Monday 4th November for staff training School will resume on Tuesday 5th November at 8:20 COURAGEOUS HOUND The Courageous Hound will now be issued on a Monday instead of a Friday . Friday’s are packed full of events therefore we want to keep you informed as soon as possible.
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Dear Parent/Carer,
This half term the Class of 2020 have settled in and made an excellent start to their secondary education.
On a recent ARK monitoring visit the pupils were commended for their active engagement in lessons and
exemplary behaviour. The Class of 2019 have set a wonderful example and supported the Class of 2020’s
transition to secondary school.
I am delighted to announce we have 24 new pupil Ambassadors over our two year groups. This role is
very important as these pupils will represent their class for the next 6 months. They will greet visitors
who come into their lessons, introduce themselves and explain the focus of the lesson. The new
Ambassadors received their badges in Friday’s assembly and I’m sure they will wear them with pride.
Please see page two for more details.
Over the past seven weeks our two year groups have had the opportunity to experience 5/6 clubs;
including Performing Arts, Music and Sports Clubs. Over the second half of the Autumn term we hope to
give you a flavour of the fun, focus and laughter during these activities. Please note pupils current
enrichment timetables will commence on Monday 11th November to Thursday 19th December 2013.
Last night our Parent group held this years first Parent Council meeting. Thank you to all those who took
the time to attend and provide invaluable feedback to the team. The minutes from the meeting can be
found on page 12.
Next half term we will host our annual Civitas evening where you can have a 10 minute appointment to
discuss your child's progress. Your child’s Civitas tutor will be contacting you this week to arrange a time
to meet you and your child. Please note we expect your child to attend the meeting with you wearing
their school uniform. If you have not heard from your child’s Civitas tutor by the end of Friday 25th
October please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Civitas tutor directly. Contact details can be found
on page 11.
We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday 7th November and I wish you and your family a restful half
term break.
C. Edis
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Volume. 2 Issue. 4
Monday 28th October 2013
Bolingbroke Academy is proud to be green. The Courageous Hound will be emailed
unless otherwise requested. A few newsletters will be available at reception.
Contents Page
Ambassadors 2
Dyslexia Awareness 3
Sports Update 4
No Pens Day 5
Music Update 6
Family Notice Board 7
Competitions 8 & 9
Fortnightly Menu 10
Contact details 11
P.C Minutes 12 - 14
Important Dates
School Closed 4th November
Civitas Parents Evening
16:15 - 19:00
By appointment
7th November
A Midsummer Nights Dream 12th November
Parent Council Meeting 28th November
School Closed 29th November
Yr.8 Christmas Market Trip 6th December
Concert by Candlelight 16th December
PARENT NOTICES
SCHOOL CLOSED
The school will be closed on
Monday 4th November
for staff training
School will resume on
Tuesday 5th November at 8:20
COURAGEOUS HOUND
The Courageous Hound will now
be issued on a Monday instead of
a Friday . Friday’s are packed full of
events therefore we want to keep
you informed as soon as possible.
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BOLINGBROKE AMBASSADORS
Year 7
1. Daniella Araujo
2. Ellie Benbow
3. Eddie Bloom
4. Jamie Buckle
5. Mona Issa Receiving their badges on Friday………….
6. Jordain Konan
7. Saffron Nam
8. Nathan Rose
9. Dylan Scott
10. Lavina Schultzers
11. Tristan Seguin
12. Gabriella Withers
Year 8
Joe Benbow
Lily Rose Boyd
Shannon Clarke
Nikkita Clarke
Ellis Hayes
Athenais Henon
Louis Jenkin
Wisal Kabbouh
Sufyan Khan
Isabelle Leather
Ruthie Parkman- Eason
Brandon Smithers
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DYSLEXIA AWARENESS WEEK
By Ms Robinson
BAKE SALE
Thank you for supporting the Dyslexia Awareness week bake sale with particular thanks to the
following pupils and their families: Grace Chalkley, Ruthie Parkman-Eason, Dill Shepherd, Alexa
Scutt-Thomson, Mikey Scutt-Thomson, Jade Goodwin, Harvey Bellini and Anais Love for their
amazing baking skills. But we mustn’t forget the staff, Miss Bessa made amazing biscuits,
Miss Rassette delivered with mini muffins, Miss Gilbert excelled herself with a Victoria sponge,
Ms Massey’s cupcakes were sold within minutes and Mr Kerby’s red velvet cupcakes didn’t make
it past lunchtime. We raised £80 which we will be spending on a digital camera to support our
dyslexia friendly teaching at Bolingbroke Academy.
2:00pm - Bake sale opens 2.03pm - Teachers descend on the cakes
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FOOTBALL - YEAR 8
Ashcroft 2- 8 Bolingbroke
Bolingbroke’s year 8’s maintained their 100% record with a cultured performance against an ever improving Ashcroft
side. A patient philosophy and focus on playing on the floor is reaping the benefits for Mr Kerby’s men, who utilised a
large playing surface to full effect. Welcoming a few new faces into the squad, Bolingbroke retained their measured ap-
proach, and were soon the better side in blustery conditions. Bolingbroke were soon on top of the score line, with
Nicky Whyte creating déjà vu all round, netting the first goal of the season once again. Bolingbroke’s joy was short lived,
however, as a soft moment in possession turned into a 1-1 score line. If the year 8 Greyhounds have developed one
standout attribute under Kerby’s tutelage, it is a patience and self-belief that rang true throughout what was to follow.
Sheer Bolingbroke dominance. With a renewed vigour and intensity, straddled either side of half-time (and a call for pa-
tience and composure from Kerby and support ably by Mr Clow), goals aplenty ensued. Both Andrew Miller and Luke
Hedges shared the spoils of 4 goals without Ashcroft reply, followed by individual scoring efforts from Joe Benbow,
Findlay O’Brien and skipper Ethan Riley. Not even a slight consolation sandwiched in between Bolingbroke’s final goals
could dampen the spirits on a spectacular team performance. The team’s challenge now is to maintain sporting focus and
welcome the upcoming challenges that loom on the calendar.
FOOTBALL - YEAR 7
Ashcroft 6 - 4 Bolingbroke
The year 7 Greyhounds kicked off their season with a battling display against Ashcroft on Monday. In trying conditions
for their first fixture of a busy sporting calendar, there were many positives to take from a disappointing end result. With
a frenetic start, Bolingbroke came out with the most composure, moving the ball well across what proved to be a tricky
surface. After the initial high octane opening, the passing rhythm of the boys in blue took hold, with an opportunistic
move from left to right culminating in a cool finish from Mackenzie Frizell to take the lead. A goal to the good, Boling-
broke spurned a couple of chances that left them surprised by an Ashcroft counter, pulling the score level. In a half that
Bolingbroke dominated, a swift breakaway led to Levi Gallimore capitalising on indecision within the Ashcroft defence-
racing onto a telling through ball, only to be scythed down by a clumsy tackle. Gallimore picked himself up to slot the
penalty straight down the middle and restore the early lead. In a telling moment, the game was changed by a fabulous
strike that shifted momentum. On the stroke of halftime, a sublime effort from an Ashcroft midfielder flew into the roof
of the net, seizing the score line level, and the momentum firmly into the Ashcroft camp. Halftime was a moment for
reflection, and pupils utilised their WWW’s and EBI’s to full effect. A spirited start by Ashcroft, buoyed by their moment
of brilliance, was enough to take the lead by two early second half goals. Chasing a scoreline that flattered the opposition
perhaps, Bolingbroke fought to pull level, with end to end football in a frantic last 20 minutes. Goals aplenty, counter at-
tacking football at its finest, a towering header from Isaac Gordon, and a Bolingbroke moment of brilliance from Gal-
limore was not enough to rescue the points in the final push. A result that so easily could have been reversed, Mr Kerby
will take home many positives in his bag over half term!
SPORTS UPDATE
By Mr Kerby
Up Coming Fixtures Wandsworth football league
Other Sports:
1st December: Girls inter-school Netball
2nd December: Boys Inter-school Cricket at Kia Oval
15th December: Girls Inter-School Netball
Bolingbroke v St Cecilia's
Bolingbroke v Ark Putney
Bolingbroke v Chestnut Grove.
Bolingbroke v Southfields
Bolingbroke v Battersea Park
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GEOGRAPHY
By Ms Blacklock & Ms Robinson
Snowdon Geography group made the most of No Pens Day Wednesday by putting
their geographical skills and knowledge into practice! The pupils had already decided
on and mapped out the best route from the Academy to Battersea Park, planned an
itinerary, and worked out the best form of transport (thankfully this was just the 319
bus).
After a very rainy start to the day, the sun came out for us and so we were able to
spend a very enjoyable afternoon in the autumn sunshine, identifying key human and
physical geography features as well as analysing the flood defences along the river
Thames. Our map skills were put to the test as we worked our way around the park
to get to our planned destinations, and the pupils showed fantastic behaviour and
enthusiasm throughout.
This is an annual national speaking and listening event. It is:
A day when learning takes place without writing
A day to focus all learning through speaking and listening
A day to see the benefits of speaking and listening for learning
NO PENS DAY WEDNESDAY
Wednesday 23rd October
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MUSIC SCHOLARS AND
APPRENTICES
By Mr Reeve
The music department are delighted to announce to the launch of the ‘Scholar
and Apprentice’ programme for musically-gifted pupils. The scheme is designed to:
Stretch and offer extra support to those with musical promise
Inspire and develop the musicianship of other musicians in the Academy
Provide extra performance opportunities
Broaden musical awareness through trips and workshops
Recognise excellence in music
All pupils in Year 8 are welcome to apply, but bear in mind that to be a Music Scholar or Apprentice
you need to:
Have a keen interest in music (performing, listening and/or composing)
Be a gifted musician
Be willing to push yourself
Be confident in leading/supporting other musicians
Have demonstrated commitment and dedication to musical activities at Bolingbroke Academy
If you are interested in applying to be a Music Scholar or Apprentice, you will need to sign up for an
audition after the half-term break. The audition (around 10 minutes) will run as follows:
A performance of 2 contrasting pieces that show off your musical ability
A short interview (‘Why am I deserving of being a Scholar?’ + ‘As a Scholar, what skills could I
offer the Music Department?’)
In the future, it is hoped that the Music Scholar and Apprentice programme will be offered to Year 8-13
pupils.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Mr Reeve.
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FAMILY NOTICE BOARD
SAVE THE DATE
All parents are invited to the Parent Council’s annual