October 2012 Newsletter - Issue No.2

Inside this issue: Page

Dates For Your Diary 2

After School Clubs 2

Harvest Cooking Competition 2

Cake Sale 2

Primary Football Tournament 2

Languages Week 3

Examination Dates 3

Jack Petchey Achievers 3

Student Enhancement 4/5

Bromfords In The News 5

Inside this issue: Page

Duke Of Edinburgh Award 6

Bromfords House Representatives 6/7

School Rules Reminder 8

High Flyers 8

Teacher’s Artwork 9

Road Safety Reminder 9

Student Absence Reminder 9

Bromfords School Uniform 10

Academy Update 10

Café B 10

Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex SS12 0LZ. Tel: 01268 471201 Fax: 01268 474494 Email: office@bromfords.essex.sch.uk Web: www.bromfords.essex.sch.uk

The Bromfords School

Dear Students, Parents and Carers

The first half of this term has been extremely busy and incredibly rewarding. Having already started

our new academic year in June, Years 8 through to Sixth Form, returned from the summer break and

hit the ground running. Our new Year 7 have also become fully involved in life at The Bromfords

School, going on a day trip to Danbury earlier this month. It has been a real pleasure to work with

students as they se*le into their new form groups and make new friends.

It has also been terrific to meet so many prospec+ve students and their parents at Open Evening and

on tours around the school. This year we have con+nued tours right up to the end of half term just to

cope with the demand. Feedback from visitors has con+nued to be terrific, with a stream of posi+ve

comments and praise for our students and for their experiences whilst visi+ng the school. Par+cular

focus has been on how fantas+c our students have presented themselves, their respec.ul manner and

the applica+on to their learning that has been seen around the school. Congratula+ons to all for

making Bromfords School the successful school it is.

I am certain the next half term will be equally as busy. We have a number of school events coming up

including; drama produc+ons for and involving students, visits to university, progress review mee+ngs,

district cross country, Clothes Show trip, seasonal pantomime and celebra+ons and THE High Flyers

Extravaganza, all happening this term. I look forward to seeing you at these events.

My best wishes for a res.ul half term break.

Mrs M Spinks

Headteacher

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D ATES FOR YOUR DIARY AND END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS October half term begins on Monday, 29th October 2012. Students return on Monday, 5th November 2012.

Year 7 & 12 Tutor Evening - Thursday, 15th November 4.00pm - 7.00pm. Year 11 Parents Evening - Thursday, 13th December 4.00pm - 7.00pm.

Christmas break begins on Friday, 21st December 2012 at 12.15pm. Staff training day on Monday, 7th January 2013. Students return on Tuesday, 8th January 2013.

T HE PRIMARY YEAR 5 & 6 BOYS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2012 Congratulations to all teams who took part in the Year 5 and 6 Primary Boys Football Tournament. Here are the results from Tuesday, 25th September 2012.

Place School

1st Hilltop

2nd Grange

3rd North Crescent

A huge congratulations to Hilltop who gained 1st place And Grange who gained 2nd place. Both qualified for the Partnership Final at William De Ferrers on 16th October 2012. “All the best guys”. Looking forward to seeing you all, and more, at the next event. Keep your eye out for the Lucky Mascot- ‘Fox’!!!

We would also like to say a huge thank you to our Sixth Formers, Shauney Carter, Oliver Delahay-Jones, Jay Kynaston, Patrick Mullins and Zoe Thacker. Year 8 Girls, Libby Farmer, Emily Hunt, Isabel Richardson, Lauren Solly and Megan Warman, who helped with the set up, refereed and supported the Primary Schools.

You were all a credit to the school and yourselves. Well done!

H ARVEST COOKING COMPETITION Six students took part in a “Celebrate Harvest Cooking”competition on Wednesday, 26th September. They

made delicious chicken fajitas and a salsa using seasonal onions, peppers and tomatoes in the wrap:

Emily Ketteringham 10.4, Holly Reynolds 7.3, Ellie Fern 7.4, Jack Anderson 8.5, Charlotte Thorogood 7.8, Aaron Bell 7.8

Mrs Spinks and Mrs Place had a difficult task judging the winner. Competitors had to be able to talk about their cooking as well as preparing it and presenting it beautifully. Every student had strength in a number of the skills needed to succeed! All our students received 2 credits, 25 House points and a certificate. Congratulations!

C AKE SALE A cake sale will be taking place on Monday, 19th November, which is being

organized by Year 9 and 10 students. The money raised will be going towards a new piece of equipment in Technology.

A FTER SCHOOL CLUBS Out of school hours clubs are a vital extra part to life at Bromfords and we would

encourage students to get involved in at least one after school club. Please refer to the timetable at the reverse of this newsletter to see which clubs are run, including PE Fixtures, and speak to the teacher who runs it if you need more information.

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L ANGUAGES WEEK During the week beginning Monday, 24th September, the Languages Department celebrated the gift that makes humans unique from other animals – language. Assemblies throughout the week focussed on the ability

that we have as humans to learn a language from birth and to then learn other languages should we choose to do so. In assembly, students were shown a video of a range of celebrities attempting to speak another language.

A display outside the Main Hall showed the positive opinions that celebrities have about language learning. As well as this, a display was put up in the Languages Department showing which languages other teachers in the school speak.

A blind food tasting event at lunch time on Wednesday, 26th September was very successful. Students were blind-folded and given tasters of food from a selection of different countries. They had to guess what food they were given and where it was from.

The languages team supplied form tutors with a Languages Quiz to use in form time and also ran a competition for students to write a poem or song in French, Italian, German or Spanish. Any outstanding entries should be given to Miss Bright as soon as possible. Thank you.

NOVEMBER MATHS EXAMS 2012

Date Start

Time

Length of

Exam Board

Component

Code Component Title

Tue 06 Nov 08:45 01:15 EDEXL/GCSE 5MB1F01 Calculator [F]

Tue 06 Nov 08:45 01:15 EDEXL/GCSE 5MB1H01 Calculator [H]

Tue 06 Nov 08:45 01:30 OCR J567/01 Mathema+cs B: Paper 1 [Founda+on]

Tue 06 Nov 08:45 01:45 OCR J567/03 Mathema+cs B: Paper 3 [Higher]

Thu 08 Nov 13:45 01:30 OCR J567/02 Mathema+cs B: Paper 2 [Founda+on]/

Tue 13 Nov 08:45 01:45 EDEXL/GCSE 5MB3H01 Calculator [H]

E XAMINATION DATES Please refer to the table below showing examination dates for November 2012

J ACK PETCHEY ACHIEVERS Our Jack Petchey young achievers were presented with their commemorative medallion by the Captain of Great Britain’s Paralympic Rugby Team this month. Our

winners were Megan Kirkham, Harry Skingle, Hannah Lowman, Georgia Stephan, Jodie Preston and Summah Johnson. They all felt very proud at the ceremony and we are very proud of our students too.

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S TUDENT ENHANCEMENT Congratulations to the following pupils who have been chosen to represent their form. From this forum two representatives will now be chosen to represent their Year Group on the School Council.

Shannon Calder 7.1

Reiss Sellwood 7.1

Sherrie Muggeridge 7.2

Samuel Porter 7.2

Thomas Compton 7.3

Anais Daniel 7.3

Kyle Lynch 7.4

Hannah Wright 7.4

William Gowers 7.5

Morgan Pounder 7.5

Lily Albrighton 7.6

Edmund Waddoups 7.6

Alfie Hill 7.7

Kelly Wealthall 7.7

Michael Amaechi 7.8

Nicole Freeman 7.8

Louie Kinsley 8.1

Casey-Maran McCabe 8.1

Georgia Finn 8.2

Alfie Walters 8.2

Bethany Baxter 8.3

Charlie Toms 8.3

Ellice Olukunmi 8.4

James Pope 8.4

Charlie Burton 8.5

Libbie Smith 8.5

Rosie-May Burvill 8.6

James Campbell 8.6

Morgan Barre* 8.7

Jade Schaverien 8.7

Mitchell Tro* 8.7

Krishan Jadav 8.8

Anais Mejias 8.8

Shannon Goodgame 9.1

Samuel Peck 9.1

Jay Disley 9.2

Anuoluwapo Faniyi 9.2

Evangeline Ma*hews 9.2

Molly Aungier 9.3

Harry Jarman 9.3

Zoe Brown 9.4

Steven Kantas 9.4

Connor Drew 9.5

Tasha Wood 9.5

Daniel R. King 9.6

Loren Langley 9.6

De'Armani Shelton 9.7

Chloe Wing 9.7

Luke Hills 9.8

Grace Skingle 9.8

YEAR 7

YEAR 8

YEAR 9

Continued on page 5

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Louie Bond 10.1

Lily Wilson 10.1

Chloe Cobbold 10.2

Connor Samuels 10.2

Skye Lewis 10.3

Sophie Thompson 10.3

Rosie White 10.4

Brandon Tro* 10.4

James O'Donohoe 10.5

Rebecca West 10.5

Paul Bligh 10.6

Jodie Preston 10.6

Luke Myers 10.7

Zoe Vine 10.7

Scarle* Anderson 10.8

Brandon Heath 10.8

Jack Bates 11.1

Chenai Mobey 11.1

Louise Connor 11.2

Bradley Norton 11.2

Harrison Bond 11.3

Kyla Zakevics 11.3

Steven Brown 11.4

Sco* Duffy 11.4

Ma*hew Buckley 11.6

Georgia Stephan 11.6

Joseph Elliston 11.7

Tyler McBride 11.7

Jade Wooldridge 11.7

Christopher Cheshire 11.8

Jessica Harper 11.8

Alex PeL* 11.8

YEAR 11 YEAR 10

Continued from page 4

These forum all contribute to strengthening the Student Voice of The Bromfords School.

Mrs S Hὂrmann Leading Student Enhancement

B ROMFORDS SCHOOL IN THE NEWS Congratulations to Year 10 student, Scarlett Anderson who finally received the news she has been waiting for. It is now official that she has been chosen to crew for the Cadet

National Champion, Nick Sutton, at the Cadet World Sailing Championships in Sandy Bay, Hobart in Tasmania this December. This is an amazing opportunity for her as it is expected that 15 countries will take part in the event. We are very excited and proud of Scarlett who, well deservedly, will be part of the GB Team of 9 boats. Good luck Scarlett!!

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D UKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally recognised award for young people aged between 14 and 25 and encourages them to develop their skills in 4 sections. They will need to learn a new

skill, improve themselves in a sporting activity, undertake some volunteering and finally take part in an overnight camping expedition.

After half term we will be setting up the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme in school and are looking for support from parents who may be willing to help with the scheme. It may be that you can provide us with contacts to offer opportunities to our students or are willing to give up some time to help develop their skills. You may have a qualification that enables you to lead expeditions or have another way that you feel you may be of help in delivering the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

If you are interested in helping with this or require more information please contact

Mr Marshall at the school.

YEAR 7 HOUSE REPS

B ROMFORDS SCHOOL HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES Some exciting changes will be happening to our current House System. This year I have enlisted the support of our amazing students

to fulfil roles and take on responsibility. Each student appointed completed a successful application listing their qualities and how they can support the house systems; the competition was tough due to the high level of applications submitted. Keep watching this space to see how they raise the profile of the Bromfords House system.

Mrs A Ollett Head of House

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YEAR 8 HOUSE REPS

YEAR 9 HOUSE REPS

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HOUSE CAPTAINS

THE WHOLE TEAM

HOUSE LEADERS

Continued from page 6

House Reps Year 7

House Reps Year 8

House Reps Year 9 House Captains House Leaders

Nifemi Wilson-Adu Nicole Bourne Elizabeth Fayehun Jack Martin Alex Edmunds

Temi Ololade Ethan Healy Natasha Wellman Rebecca Harwood Stuart Clark

Luke Simpson Lucy Watson Oscar Voller Ellen Burrell Shannon Durant

Rhiannon Pettit Kieran Brosnan Tyler Gillborn Harry Girling Chloe Christian

Jake Kapusta Libby Smith Rebecca Gresley Graham Peacham Anton Cox

Ryan Neil Luke Ball Amie Smith Morgan Stilwell Jay Kynaston

Chloe Taylor Lauren Solly Chloe Wing

Jayden Mustafa Anais Mejias Lewis Gatland

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S CHOOL RULES REMINDER

• All pupils must have a pen, pencil, ruler and be properly equipped for all lessons including P.E. and practical subjects.

• Planners must be kept up to date.

• Pupils must not leave a class room in lesson time without a note.

• Uniform will be worn at all times. Any coats and scarves should be kept in pupils’ bags or lockers.

• Always follow the one-way system.

• Noise in corridor should be kept to a minimum.

• Chewing gum is not allowed in school.

• Pupils in Years 7 – 11 must not leave the school site at lunchtime unless they have an authorised pass.

• There should be no graffiti on books or other property.

• Absence notes are required promptly after every absence.

• For safety reasons, long hair must be kept firmly under control and extreme hairstyle are not acceptable (including colouring, shaved heads, designs or words). Nail varnish must not be worn. Make up is not to be worn in Years 7, 8 and 9. If make-up is worn in the Upper School it should be discreet.

• Mobile phones must be turned off during the school day apart from lunchtime and at morning break time. The video, picture taking and audio recording facilities of mobile phones may not be used on the school premises.

HH IGH FLYERS 2012

The fantastic Gymnastics and Dance show is back!!! Over 150 pupils are involved in this spectacular show, including 8 Primary Schools. Tickets will be on sale after half term from the main School Office. The show is always a sell out, so make sure you buy your tickets

fast, to avoid disappointment!

We all look forward to seeing you there!

Adults: £4.00

Children/Concessions: £3.50

Wednesday, 28th November 2012 – 12:30pm – 3:00pm Wednesday, 28th November 2012 - 7:00pm – 9:30pm Thursday, 29th November 2012 – 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Please can you help advertise this event. See attached letter for information.

• The date

• Your name

• Student’s name and form

• The reason for absence

• A return to school date

S TUDENT ABSENCE - REMINDER Illness: If your child is going to be absent due to illness then please call our 24 Hour Student Absence Line on 01268 474500 on the first day of absence by 8.30am or text 07624 810849. Your message should include the following details:

If you do not indicate how long your child will be absent then you must call the Absence Line each day that your child is not in school.

On your child’s return to school a letter, addressed for the attention of the Attendance Officer, stating the dates of, and reasons for, absence should be handed into the School Office.

Lateness: If you know your child is going to be late for school, where possible please call the Absence Line on 01268 474500 by 8.30am or text 07624 810849. Your message should include the student’s name, form and reason for lateness.

Medical Appointments: If you know in advance that your child will be late for school or absent due to a medical appointment please either send in a letter, addressed to the Attendance Officer, the day prior to the appointment or call/text the Absence Line.

Early notification of absences/lateness helps you avoid receiving unwanted phone calls/texts enquiring as to the whereabouts of your child.

Thank you in advance for your support.

T EACHER’S ARTWORK ON BBC Two of Mr Mackenzie’s paintings were recently in an exhibition in Middlesborough and the exhibition made BBC news. Mr Mackenzie also works in collaboration with an on-line art gallery in Dubai. If

you would like to see his work visit his website at www.mackenzieart.co.uk.

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R OAD SAFETY - REMINDER Could we please ask parents and visitors to drive and reverse with care and adhere to the one way system whilst on the school site as students and visitors share the same space and we need to ensure all are safe.

Could we also ask that parents do not block or turn in the top car park as this is in constant use. The school has a number of disabled car parking spaces and we thank parents for keeping these free for disabled staff, students and visitors to use.

Thank you.

B ROMFORDS SCHOOL UNIFORM All of our school uniform is available from our current uniform supplier Emblem, 18 The Broadway, Wickford, Essex 01268 768797. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am –

5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm, Closed Wednesday and Sunday. Emblem staff will help with all your requirements for uniform including assistance on sizing.

Uniform is also available from TrutexOnline (www.trutexdirect.com, password LEA00316SD). Please note that the PE kit is only available from Emblem.

Please make sure that your child’s uniform is marked with their full name.

Please note that Emblem will be closed for staff holidays from Monday, 22nd October to Wednesday, 7th November inclusive, re-opening on Thursday, 8th November 2012.

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A CADEMY UPDATE Following our receipt of the letter from Mr Gove advising us “he is content to agree in principle to The

Bromfords School becoming an Academy”. The Governing Body have moved onto the next stage and appointed Stone King Solicitors to advise and assist in this process. Stone King come to the school highly recommended and have a great deal of experience in this field.

C AFÉ B We are pleased to announce that Mr Rigg and his team for the second

time running has achieved a 5 star rating from Basildon Council Environmental Health Service. The environmental health team base their findings on :- Hygiene and safety procedures, Structure,

Confidence in management.