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ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE NEWS

Dear Parents and Guardians, May I take this opportunity to welcome back all the staff and pupils and wish you and your family a very happy 2019. It’s building up to be an extremely busy term with both our Year 12 and 13 students currently in the midst of their mock exams. Year 11s completed their mock exams before Christmas and the results will be discussed at the Year 11 Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 29th January from 4:00-6:30pm. We know this can be a stressful time so we must all work together to ensure maximum success. I would like to encourage you to please make every effort to attend as this will be the last opportunity to meet all your son’s teachers. Ranking exams for Year 10 students are scheduled for the week beginning 28th January. Parental support in providing a structured and suitable study environment at home is essential. Students have been provided with revision guides so will have plenty of materials to help them prepare. Finally, the deadline for 6th form applications passed on Friday the 21st December. We have had over 400 external applications which clearly shows the growing reputation of our outstanding 6th form. With the large number of students to see, consultations for September 2019 entry will be split for internal and external applicants. Internal students will meet with 6th form staff on Tuesday 22nd January and will have received their appointment time already. External students will be seen at the start of February. Thank you for you continuing support as we look forward to a successful 2019 at STAC.

Mr B Tynan

Assistant Head

18th January 2019 Spring Term, Issue 1

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Year 11 Parents’

Evening (4-6.00pm) 29th January 2019

Year 12 & 13 Parents’

Evening (4-6.00pm) 12th February 2019

Half Term 18th—22nd

February 2019

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Students in Year 12 and 13 have now concluded their recent exams. The formal examination process is an important stage to track student process and prepare students for the challenges of A level exams in the summer. Many BTEC students have sat public examinations for selected units and will receive their results in mid-March. As students receive their feedback over coming weeks, parents are encouraged to engage fully in supporting their child to improve areas of weakness and seek support proactively. We look forward to meeting with all students and families at the Sixth Form Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 12th February. The Sixth Form team and the Year 12 & 13 students would also like to wish Miss Pearce all the best as she goes on maternity leave; Miss Rodin and Mr Walter will be joint acting Heads of Sixth Form in her absence. Mr J Walter Joint Acting Head of Sixth Form

The Sixth Form team are delighted to congratulate: Joshua Aboiye, Kun Fang, Natalie Bonsu, David Ayeni and Kyeva Graham for successful applications to the 2019 Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU) Shadowing Scheme. Over 3000 students from across the United Kingdom applied for 300 places which is a tremendous achievement. During the Shadowing Scheme, they will stay in one of the Colleges (halls of residence), and go to lectures, classes and social activities all alongside current Cambridge undergraduates. We know that they will seize this unique opportunity with both hands and we look forward to hearing about their experiences.

Miss C Rodin Joint acting Head of Sixth Form

SIXTH FORM NEWS

Examinations

University of Cambridge Shadowing Team Success

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Year 12 have more success to celebrate as the following students have all gained places on the prestigious Goldsmiths Progression Scheme: David Ayeni, Kadie Koroma, Samira Begum, Erick Fabrizzio Mendizabal Villarroel, Renée Bennett, Victory Etafo, Samuel Olajugba and Kidus Tesera. It is an excellent scheme that will prepare these pupils for higher education and on successful completion will mean they are eligible for lower entry requirements if they apply to Goldsmiths. They will enhance their critical thinking skills, increase their subject knowledge and go on various cultural visits and summer schools.

We know that they will make the most of this wonderful opportunity and look forward to hearing about their progress. Miss C Rodin Acting Joint Head of Sixth Form

SIXTH FORM NEWS

Year 12 Goldsmiths Progression Scheme

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SIXTH FORM NEWS (continued)

University Offers Update Name Degree University

Sonia Christopher Dentistry and Biomedical Science

King’s College, London Queen Mary, University of London

Kevwe Udu Medicine and Biological Sciences University of Leicester

Joshua Eyakware English and Creative Writing Royal Holloway, University of London

University of East Anglia

Brunel University

University of Warwick Samuel Odutola Economics University of Sheffield

University of Nottingham

Loughborough University

Amaka Dominic-Udeagbaja Psychology Newcastle University

University of Warwick

University of Birmingham


Hadia Aftab Biomedical Science University of Kent University of Central Lancashire

University of Essex Joseph Birarra Maths and Physics University of Edinburgh

King’s College, London

Henry Ha Maths and Computer Science University of Bath Vanessa

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History and Politics University of Leicester



Noma Obasuyi-Eneihikhare Biomedical Sciences Coventry University

Charles Adaah Psychology University of East Anglia





Joel Chukwuma Biomedical Science University of Bristol

Melanie Aguiar PPE Lancaster University


University of Sussex

Kelsey Powell Law and Criminology University of Wolverhampton

Northampton University (Unconditional) Birmingham City University

Coventry University Peace Opara Biomedical Science University of Surrey

Abimbola Ajuwon Civil Engineering University of Surrey


University of Manchester

University of Sheffield Jason Ferreira Economics University of Leicester



University of Bristol

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University Offers Update

Name Degree University

Alex Mukasa Biochemistry University of York

David Oni Drama and Theatre Studies University of Chester

Alex Santos Aerospace Engineering University of Leicester

University of Surrey

Swansea University

University of Sheffield

William Cueva Cornejo Civil Engineering Swansea University

University of Glasgow

University of Dundee

Ro Olawale Psychology Brunel University

University of Liverpool University of Warwick


Precious Olisaokafor History with Politics Swansea University

University of Reading

Tyrone Koduah International Business

Urban Studies

University of Sheffield

Nottingham Trent University

University of Essex


Segun Alafia Sport Management UCFB

University of Derby

Bournemouth University

Coventry University


Nana Peasah Physiotherapy University of Kent University of Bradford

James Thanni Computer Science University of Leicester



King’s College London

University of Essex

Lois Edigin Law University of Huddersfield

University of Greenwich

Middlesex University

University of Northampton

Liverpool John Moores University

Modupe Jenfa Economics University of Northampton

Coventry University

De Montfort University

Eunice Adeshina Sociology University of Nottingham




University of Essex

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Fife Asaye International Business University of Kent University of Birmingham

University of Leicester

Chibeze Nwangu Maths and Computer Science Loughborough University

Lancaster University

University of Southampton

University of Bath

Lolade Ikuesan Law and Criminology University of Surrey

University of Leicester



Godwin Odekua Sport and Exercise Science University of Kent University of Worcester


Pobo Onojeruo Psychology University of Essex

University of Hull University of Plymouth

University of Salford

Emmauel Okeke Biomedical Science Middlesex University

University of Chester

Coventry University

Rebecca Daniel Law with Criminology University of Leicester




Richard Minta Aeronautical Engineering Swansea University

University of Brighton

Dario Cline Computer Science Loughborough University

University of Bath


Godfred Sarpong Mechanical Engineering University of Plymouth

Birmingham City University

University of West England

Tony Dike Law Coventry University

University of Liverpool University of Kent

Ahmad Amin Business and Economics Birkbeck, University of London

Brunel University


Samuel Boateng Business and Marketing Coventry University

University of Northampton

University of Hertfordshire

Birmingham City University

Pascal Claye Computer Science University of Kent University of Liverpool University of Salford

University of Essex

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Ayomide Ogundele International Business Coventry University University of Kent University of Northampton University of Surrey University of Portsmouth

Roshaun Brown-Remekie Aerospace Engineering Swansea University City, University of London University of Leicester University of Surrey Brunel University

Ashe Owo Social Policy Newcastle University University of Birmingham

Alvin Agyemang Business and Finance Coventry University University of Kent University of Leicester Nottingham Trent University

Bedar Alshekhou Business Management University of Roehampton Middlesex University University of Greenwich Birkbeck, University of London

Nina Nguyen Economics and Finance University of Surrey University of Sussex Nottingham Trent University

Ryan Spaulding Psychology Goldsmiths, University of London University of Liverpool Royal Holloway, University of London University of Essex Brunel University

Michael Moore Mechanical Engineering University of Surrey University of Nottingham University of Manchester

Grace Adetula Accounting and Finance University of Portsmouth University of Kent Aston University

Ola Akanbi Aerospace Engineering Swansea University

Peter Fabian History London South Bank University St Mary’s University, Twickenham University of Westminster University of Greenwich

Helder Borges Biomedical Sciences University of West England University of Hertfordshire University of Plymouth

Afamefuna Igwebuenyi Biomedical Sciences University of West England University of Plymouth Coventry University

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University Offers Update Name Degree University

Jusiah Watson International Business University of Surrey University of Kent Nottingham Trent University University of Surrey

Nathan Francis-Boakye Financial Mathematics University of Leicester University of Kent Coventry University

Michael Ibe International Business University of Northampton Nottingham Trent University University of Surrey University of Kent

Peter Oleh Chemical Engineering Aston University University of Surrey Canterbury Christ Church University University of Wolverhampton University of Sheffield

Emmanuella Toure International Business University of Northampton University of Kent Aston University

Emmanuel Assah Business and Marketing Coventry University University of Greenwich Nottingham Trent University University of Hertfordshire University of Kent

Levi Kadiri Health and Human Sciences University of Sheffield University of Leicester

Etiandro Kutala Civil Engineering University of West London University of East London University of Surrey

Phillips Otoibhi Economics University of East Anglia University of Leicester University of Kent

Jessica Atalor Social Sciences Aston University Nottingham Trent University University of Essex

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The Rugby Season begins The year 8s kicked off our rugby season with a festival held at Burgess Park, alongside local rugby club Southwark Tigers. Our year 8s, led by Gbolahan Bakare and Tyler Whatle were superb. They played against local schools including Bacons College and Sacred Heart. STAC demonstrated superb control over both of their games, looking after the ball during rucks and carrying the ball especially well. They ended up winning all 3 matches, and the overall tournament. Sahaid Mansaray was the top try scorer, so a big well done must go to him. Southwark Tigers hold FREE training sessions at Burgess Park every Sunday, from 10am – 12.00. If you are interested, please collect a leaflet from PE for further details. Mr J Kliber Head of PE Department

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Dear Students, The Autumn term ended with a flourish, with excellent participation in the final event of the year, the Christmas Quiz. The Heads of House hope you all had a wonderful rest over Christmas, and are ready to get back into the swing of things in earnest. Safe to say, we have a lot in store for you in this first Spring term. Every day, while roaming the playground, it is a joy to witness so many of you engaging in hugely competitive games of table tennis. Seldom does one see a vacant table, due to your eagerness to improve your ping-pong skills. In light of this, we have decided to offer four, yes four, table-tennis house events over the next month. See the house notice board for more details. Not only that, but following on from the usually popular MFL dominoes, we have decided to launch a top secret MFL challenge. Your language skills will be tested and stretched that’s for sure, and there will be an array of games to put you all to the test. All languages and abilities are welcome. We all really look forward to seeing you again. Without your dedication and enthusiasm, wonderful moments would not be created and it is with your participation that we help the school community get even stronger.

Heads of House The points are as follows:

House Event Update

Griffith Gunstone Jones Rigby

4280 3610 3590 5320

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25 Year 11 students were rewarded with a 2-day feast at lunchtime for their hard-work and maturity during their first set of Mock Exams. With hundreds of chicken wings, 5 slices of pizza each, crisps and drinks, the chosen students were spoilt. All other students in the lunch hall were envious of the public display and were eager to find out how they could gain a place on future reward events. With nominations from their Head of Year, Form Tutors and students with no behaviour points, the VIP lunch meant all boys had the opportunity to be chosen. Upcoming events: Year 9 and 10 Upcoming rewards events: Thursday 24th Dec - Film night - Drama studio

Year 7 and 8 Upcoming rewards events: Wednesday 13th February – TUCK SHOP

Year 9, 10 and 11 Upcoming rewards events: Thursday 14th February – TUCK SHOP

Ms S Smith Geography Teacher and Rewards Manager

Year 11—English Revision Pack Offer

Year 11 VIP Lunch

Because we feel you all, and your futures, are worth investing in, the English Department have bought English Language and Literature revision resources to help you all excel in your examinations. The pack itself would cost £24.94 in the shops however we have subsidised this price so that it only costs a mere £5. There is a guide for each unit in the exams, and each guide contains notes and activities which will give you more than what you need in the run up to exam time. Money to be paid via parent pay. Please speak to your English teacher for further infor-mation. Mr D Campbell Head of English

Excellent numbers for participation and the games were played very competitively but also in good spirit. The final was made up of 3 Griffith boys and 1 Rigby. A tie breaker game due to Godwil Amasse and Hugo Almachi, both of Griffith picking up the same amount of points in the final group saw Godwil beta Hugo 7-4. The points are as follows… 1st Place – Griffith: 400 points + 170 participation = 570 points 2nd Place – Rigby: 300 points + 100 participation = 400 points 3rd Place – Jones: 200 points + 100 participation = 300 points 4th Place – Gunstone: 100 points + 40 participation = 140 points

Year 7 House Competition

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Last term saw the first meeting between Student Voice representatives and Mr Connolly. Prior to this meeting, Student voice representatives had canvassed the opinions of their peers, and rigorously discussed proposals to improve the school experience for all students.

Student Voice came up with the following proposals that will be put in place in the near future:

In order to make PSHCE days more relevant to students, Student Voice representatives will receive an overview of the PSCHE plans. To reduce the amount of litter left in the playground, Mr Connolly will investigate the possibility of introducing recycle bins in the playground. This continues the school’s environmentally conscious tradition which was recently displayed by the installation of solar panels. Student representatives were told by their peers that the time between receiving exam timetables and sitting exams was too short and didn’t allow them to adequately prepare for their exams. As such, going forward, departments will aim to produce these resources at least two weeks prior to exams taking place. In response to Year 8’s concerns about congestion around the basketball area, Mr Tynan will be assessing how we can make better use of the space.

Finally, the variety of school lunches were a concern that has been raised in numerous meetings. As such, a strategy has been developed to raise awareness of, and engagement with the lunch theme days. This will include providing a more prominent position for comment slips in the lunch hall and establishing a student group to discuss the content and advertising of these theme days. Thus far, your Student Voice Representatives have debated a range of issues that you, the students, have strong opinions about. Please continue to engage with your representatives in order to effect the change you want to see around your school. Mr D Dike Student Voice Co-ordinator

Student Voice

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YEAR 7 Jake Hales-Tooke - for becoming the newest Library Champion. Kodwo Bondzie - for employing excellent strategies to learn new words in the Classics Book Club. Emu Eruemrejovwo - for employing excellent strategies to learn new words in the Classics Book Club. Jordi Alejandro Espinoza Salinas - for their great contribution to the Griffith House. Emmanueal Mmaduafor— for their great contribution to the Griffith House. YEAR 8 Jean-Luc Antonio – for learning a song independently for the school show. Davis Grant - for his great contribution to the Griffith House. YEAR 9 Nduka Amakihe - for over 2000 questions and over 60 hours of learning completed on Hegarty since September. Sheldon Akuffo – for learning a song independently for the school show. Michael Frimpong - for his impressive improvement in reading and his participation and focus in class in French. Antoine Powell - continued high quality classwork in History. Amir Olayinka-Hewan - continued high quality classwork in History. YEAR 10 Tyresse Ntima-Attah - for his excellent classwork, homework and presentation of his book in French. YEAR 11 Daniel Olupona - fantastic start to the term. Curtis Etuk - for doing well in the mock exams Emo Oghenekevwode - for doing well in the geography mock exams. Daniel Olupona - for doing well in the geography mock exams. Victor Alayande - for doing well in the geography mock exams. Adrian Owiredu-Gyamera - for doing well in the geography mock exams. Emmanuel Gyamfi - for dedication. Victor Alayande—for progress. Nathan Royal – highest marks in his class in the English mock exams. Juan Pablo Erazo Rojas - for their great preparation to the ranking exams in Italian. Fernando Reyes Ramirez - for their great preparation to the ranking exams in Italian. Emmanuel Oluwadare - Excellent start to the term in class.

Roll of Honour

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Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our school is the responsibility of the whole school community. All adults working in this School (including visiting staff, volunteers and students on placement) are required to report instances of actual or suspected child abuse or neglect to the Designated Safeguarding Lead who is a member of the

school’s leadership team.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Mr C. Smart, Deputy Headteacher

[email protected] tel: 0207 639 0106 ext 2149

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Mr A. Young, Assistant Headteacher

[email protected] tel: 0207 639 0106 ext 2135

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