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2 French Trip 6 Our Olympic Experiences

3Report on Medical Activity Day 2012 9 Cross Country

4Look, We Have Coming to Ashmole! 10 Google Doodle

5 Focus on Talent 12 Jack Petchey Awards

Autumn 2012 Volume 3, Issue 3

Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students

Traditionally the Autumn Term is a time when we review the successes achieved by students in their 2012 examinations. As most readers will be aware, the 2012 season of exam results nationally was surrounded with controversy about changes in grade boundaries leading to lower results in English. This was then followed by the government’s consultation on changing the exam system, replacing GCSEs and a new arrangement for exam boards. The consultation continues and we will wait for its outcome which may affect the current Year 7.

As for the students and their results, both Year 11 and 13 obtained an excellent set of examination results.

The headline figures are briefly given here but more detail is available on the website www.ashmoleacademy.org under Exams.

GCSE: 97% of Year 11 students obtained at least 5 A* - C grades

81% of Year 11 students obtained at least 5 A* - C grades including Maths and English

553 - Average Point Score at GCSE

A level: 100% of A2 examinations taken obtained A* - E grades

87% of A2 examinations taken obtained A* - C grades

851 - DfE Average Point Score at A2

Congratulations to all.

2012 has been quite a busy year with the Queens Jubilee and the London Olympic Games. Needless to say, this edition of the newsletter has an Olympic theme to some of its articles.

As we come to the end of 2012, a very busy and successful year for London, and for Ashmole as a school, we take with us the memories of how special 2012 has been.

Finally, as the end of term approaches, Seasons Greetings to you all.

Derrick Brown | Head Teacher

ON Thursday 15th November the annual Prize Giving

Evening was held at the school.

This year we were very pleased to welcome Professor Anthony Grayling, English philosopher and founder of the New College of the Humanities, as our guest speaker.

Solos were performed by Olivia Whelehan (7J1) on the Harp and Zi Ying Gou (12J2) on the Piano.

There was also music from the Chamber String Group and the Sixth Form Singers.

As 2012 has been a very special year in Britain with the celebration of the Queen’s 60th Jubilee and hosting the London Olympics 2012, all prize winners received a Queen’s Jubilee Commemorative coin alongside their main prize.

Mrs McLaren

Prize Giving Evening

Message from the Head

Prof Grayling with 3 Special Prize winners

A s h m o l e A c A d e m y

LAST year, a number of Ashmole students attended

Latin club after school where they studied Book 1 of the Cambridge Latin Course. All students learnt how to understand the language so that they could read stories about a family living in Pompeii in the build up to the eruption of Vesuvius. They also watched short films to learn about Roman culture and civilisation as part of the course. Congratulations to the

following students who passed the Book 1 written test and received a certificate from the Cambridge University Latin Project:

George Rose 10J2

Lubnaa Ghoora 9J1

Emily Chen 9J2

Lily Chiu 9S1

Ioana Cretu 9S2

Ms Moon


2Language @ Ashmole

French Trip

THE French trip was awesome! We went to a zoo where I saw

loads of animals such as meerkats, lions and zebras.This was my favourite part of the trip.We also went to see the Bayeux Tapestry which was extremely interesting. I remember that we had to look for Mr Ford’s signature, but I don’t

think that anyone found it!Megan Andreou, 9S1

THE French trip was awesome as it showed another side of France

which wasn’t busy city life in Paris.It also taught me new skills in speaking French.

Niaz Aufogul, 9S1

THE French trip was an amazing experience; if I had the

opportunity I would do it again.It gave me a chance to see fantastic places and do unforgettable things.It inspired me to speak more French.

Lily Chiu, 9S1

ON Friday 19th October, a group of Year 13 students

who are studying French went to the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley to watch the highly acclaimed film Les 400 Coups (The 400 Blows) by François Truffaut. Before the viewing, there was an introduction to studying the film and the Nouvelle Vague (New Wave) by Professor Ian Christie from Birkbeck University, London. The film was being shown as part of the National Schools Film Week as it is considered to be one of the most influential French films ever made. Les 400 Coups is an intensely touching story of a misunderstood young adolescent who, left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime. Although the film first hit cinemas in 1959, young people today still find much they can identify within the film.

Ms Moon

at Ashmole

A2 French Cinema

Trip


3Science @ Ashmole

Report on Medical Activity Day 2012

Chemistry Summer EssaysOVER the summer between

Years 11 and 12, AS Chemists write 2000 word essays from selected topics. The topics are based on areas they will encounter later in the course. The exercise helps students carry out research and write concisely using scientific terms.

This year we have been very impressed by the standard of the essays and students have written very detailed accounts on topics such as the drug Thalidomide and the History and Development of the Modern Periodic Table.

Mr Hague

ON Thursday 12 July 2012, I and 19 other students attended

a King’s College University Medical Activity Day. It was a memorable and informative experience which helped to broaden our horizons in terms of future choices and also provided us with new knowledge.

The day began with practical learning sessions, for example testing our lung capacities by blowing through paper tubes. The person who blew the longest was Sam Emmott, from which we can deduce that he possesses a fine pair of lungs. Our day continued

with a tour of the campus followed by a short break and then a heart dissection. Finally we took part in a 4 stage accident and emergency mini course where we learnt how to stitch up wounds, stop someone from choking, perform CPR and take blood effectively.

Overall I feel that it was both an enjoyable and informative trip which gave us a good insight into studying medicine and all that it entails.

Ahmed Jassim 11/S1

Medicine Success

EACH year at Ashmole Academy we have a number of students apply to read Medicine at university.

I am delighted to confirm that this summer three students were successful in this ambition. We wish them every success.

Interest in Medicine is already high amongst the current sixth form (and in lower years as well) and we look forward to even more success over the coming years.

Mr Hague


Published Author!

4English @ Ashmole

Look, We Have Coming to Ashmole!

THE award winning North London poet Daljit Nagra

came to Ashmole Academy on 4th October to meet our AS English Literature students in the library. He read from his collection Look We Have Coming to Dover!

Our AS English Literature students have been reading this collection for their first coursework task of the course. The students enjoyed an in depth discussion about the poem For the Wealth of India which their coursework focuses on and then enjoyed Nagra reading and taking questions on a variety of poems from his book.

Nagra really enjoyed his visit, commenting on how perceptive and enthusiastic the students were. One student commented “I enjoyed it particularly well as the meeting with the poet widened my argument and gave me a different perspective on the poetry.” Another stated that “I loved the reading! It helped me understand the poems better.” One student summed it up by saying “I thought it was just perfect!”

Ms Doherty

THE name pretty much sums us up: Creative Writing Club.

You don’t need to be amazing with words, just with your imagination. One of the main things you have to take seriously is entering competitions; generally we aim to win, be it amazing prizes or getting published.

Speaking of getting published, recently almost all the members of our group managed to get their stories chosen to be printed in a book. This book was published by Young Writers, an organisation which encourages all under eighteens to take part in expressing their creativity. We hope that

this recent success encourages and inspires you to broaden your horizons and give creative writing a try, in EN8, Tuesday lunch time, starting at 1:30pm.

Firyaal Chowtee, Sanika Raichura, Romy Misra,

Ellie ReevesYear 10

Be aPublished Author!


5Focus on Talent @ Ashmole

My name is Dominic Sesto; I’m 14 years old and a gymnast. I train at South Essex gymnastics club alongside a European champion a Commonwealth medallist and an Olympian. I train 5-6 days a week and two full days of training (1-8pm). It takes me 1 hour to get to my gymnastics club so a lot of commitment is needed from me and my mum! I have 4 international medals (won in Bulgaria) and trained with the national squad various times. In the future I would like to compete in the European Championships, Youth Olympics and ultimately the Olympics.

I’m Elliot Bertram, 14 years old and I swim for Enfield Swim Squad. I train at least six times a week plus galas and competitions. Training consists of swimming between 4 / 5 km each session. I also have land training sessions and daily physiotherapy exercises. I have to eat a healthy diet with enough calories to refuel after training. I am currently training weekly with the England Talent squad which means getting up for training at 4.45am on Sundays! Earlier this year I went to Portugal representing Middlesex to swim at an international competition and

in July I attended the National Swimming Championships in Sheffield for the fourth year. This year was my most successful winning a silver medal in the 1500m.

In the future I aspire to win an Olympic gold medal and to be the world record holder of the 1500m!

Hi, I’m Emily Hayball and I’m a 13 year old singer/songwriter and guitarist. And I am currently working with “Live Nation” a Music Promotions Company.

This summer I performed my own songs at many of London’s iconic places such as Hyde Park, and Tower Bridge as part of the Mayor of London’s gigs competition 2012. I reached the final which I won.

I’m a classically trained guitarist working to grade 6, and grade 3 piano. I have also achieved my grade 5 Singing and grade 5 Musical Theatre. Being recognised by “Live Nation” this summer has given me lots to look forward to in the coming year. My aim is to take my music to the furthest it can go and have it heard by a large range of people.

Hello, my name is Jennifer

Gogova and I am 13 years old. I play tennis, and I train at Highgate Performance Tennis Club in Muswell Hill and at Base Tennis in Germany. I play 4 days a week and I also have 2 days of fitness training. I have won many tournaments and titles but my top major achievements were becoming top 10 ranked U12’s nationally (in England) and staying at 2nd place in my county (Middlesex) through the whole year. I have many goals set for myself which I am really hoping to achieve. It will be difficult but I am sure that with hard work and a great amount of effort I can succeed.

My name is Joe Lindsay. I am 11 years old and in 7M1. I play chess for the England Junior Squad. I go to Barnet Knights and Hendon chess clubs. Hendon is an adult club but any age can go, whereas Barnet Knights is an under 18 club. Hendon has many teams and I am on Hendon 5, Hendon’s only Under 18 team. My training is I play through games with my dad. I play chess online with people round the globe. I have a chess tutor who sets me homework and goes through my games.

I have won 8 medium to large trophies and more than 12 small plaques. My biggest triumph was going to Brussels with the England team. Sadly though, the Flanders team triumphed. At the moment I am trying to qualify for the London Juniors chess tournament. My dream is to become a grandmaster.

My name is Olatunji Akinola. I am thirteen years old and currently in 9N2. I am also a schoolboy at West Ham United Football Academy playing in the under fourteen age group. During the football season, I train four to five times a week. On Sundays, I play matches against other Premier and Football League academies. My future plan is to continue playing football alongside my education and try my best to achieve good grades in my GCSE’s and beyond; as well as hopefully becoming a professional football player.

My name is Nathanael Thomas, I am 12 years old and I run for Enfield & Haringey Athletics Club. I train twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. In the recent National Club Championships I ran 23.60 secs for the 200 metres – the fastest ever in the UK for my age group and only 0.03 secs off the world’s best time. I also play for the school football team and run in the athletics and cross country teams.

Focus on Talent Here at Ashmole we like to celebrate out Talent. This edition we focus on students who are talented in a variety of activities:


6Olympics @ Ashmole

Our Olympic Experiences

AFTER many months of expectant anticipation before

the Olympics, it had finally arrived! Visiting the Olympic Park for my one and only time, the prospect of watching women’s basketball failed to fill me with much optimism; having always found it very tedious in my younger years. However, being a home Olympics along with the expectation of watching Team GB, I persuaded myself to be open minded about the event. And I definitely wasn’t disappointed!

After the rather brief, but ‘stress free’ security checks, topped off with the customary Olympic Stadium photo taking sessions, we proceeded to a jam-packed McDonald’s (biggest McDonald’s in the world). The one negative here was the striking absence of the ‘large meal’ on the downsized menu, but most importantly we were still in good spirits.

We were booked in for an 8pm session to see Team GB vs Canada, and then Angola vs USA. As we entered the basketball arena we were greeted

with a lively Americanised atmosphere. It was very encouraging to see a sizable contingent of Canadian fans making their voices heard; consequently bringing me to the realisation that this was a well supported Olympics from every end of the globe. For all my earlier pessimism, the game itself was a brilliant encounter! Team GB started shakily, but soon found their feet, with three minutes to play the teams could barely be separated. Unfortunately Canada held their nerve and won fairly convincingly in the end, but in truth it was a match which could have swung either way. The second match was slightly less exciting because the USA won in very comprehensive fashion.

Overall, the whole day was a very worthwhile experience that I could consider a ‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’. A special mention of thanks goes out to Mr Scott and Ms Holliday who made sure the day ran smoothly.

David Huntingford13J1

JUST before the start of the summer holidays, I auditioned

at City Hall to take part in the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson’s, ‘Gig Competition’. This was a way of putting music by unsigned musicians at some of London’s most iconic places, as a backdrop to the Olympics, where tourists and members of the public could be entertained.

Out of over 500 acts that initially auditioned, I was one of just 200 to be selected. There were 3 categories in ages up to 25 years; I was in the youngest category, 11-15 years.

I played guitar and sang my own songs, with sets lasting up to 40 minutes. I performed a total of 9 performances at several Olympic venues and attractions around London including Potters Field, Tower Bridge, where people had gathered to watch the Olympics on a big screen, and the outer circle of the North Greenwich Arena, where thousands of people

had come to watch an Olympic event. I played twice at Hyde Park as part of BT London Live and at other iconic places such as outside St Paul’s Cathedral.

This was all to culminate in a grand final to be held at Westfield Shopping Centre, White City and I was one of just 18 finalists from across the categories that made it through.

It was an all-day event; each finalist performed one song to crowds of people and the four judges from the professional music industry. At the end of the day the winners were announced and as the winner of the youth category I received £500 worth of musical equipment and the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Bedford music venue. All this was followed by several interviews from the media and subsequently the Enfield and Barnet newspapers.

Emily Hayball9M2

Sixth form students at the Games

Emily Hayball performing


7Olympics @ Ashmole

ON 6th September I went to the Excel Arena which is

located in central London. I went there to watch the Paralympic Games. Specifically I went to watch a table tennis match between GB and Czech Republic and also the sitting volleyball match between GB and Brazil.

They were both amazing but nail biting matches which led to the conclusion of a disappointing

defeat for GB. But in the end it’s not the winning that counts it’s the taking part.

In the table tennis match between GB and Czech Republic, Czech Republic won straight sets against GB and with sitting volleyball match Brazil won straight sets against GB.

I found the Paralympics inspirational because something is wrong with them but they don’t sit around and think of the negatives they get up and they think about the positives and try their hardest. I think I will now try some more sports they used in the Olympics and Paralympics and try my hardest.

Aaron Bains 7J2

My day at the ExcelMY Olympic experience

would be when I went to the Tennis at Wimbledon.

The amount of people at Wimbledon was incredible. The atmosphere when watching the tennis was amazing. Every person in the court was cheering for their country.

In the whole day I had seen Del Poitro, Ferrer, the Murray brothers and Federer. My favourite game was probably watching the Murray brothers because the amount of people supporting them was just amazing and even though they lost, they still had a huge amount of people cheering them on.

Also I got Del Poitro’s autograph!

Amrit Paul 8M2

I WATCHED the women’s volleyball, Italy vs China whilst

I was in Italy. It was late at night and my little sister Chiara, and my cousins Alessio and Elena was all in bed asleep.

My Zio (uncle), my Zia (auntie), my Dad and myself were watching Rai Sport channel. Unfortunately Italy were beaten but it really inspired me and I became interested in volleyball. A few days later my friends and I had a 4 vs 4 volleyball match and we called our team, GB.

The experience was great!

Elisa Morreale 8M2

THIS summer holiday I went to the Olympic Park 3 times

for the basketball and then twice to the Paralympic Athletics nights.

I went to watch the last athletics of the whole Paralympics and the atmosphere was brilliant. I got to see Oscar Pistorius run the 400m

final, and he broke the world record by 4 seconds! Everyone cheered for each other, and it was brilliant to see people who have been through so much run so fast and jump or throw so far.

It was so much more inspiring than the Olympics. It was interesting to see people with cerebal palsy running so fast. There was a really special moment to me when I was sitting in the front row near to where the medals were given out and Oscar Pistorius waved at me.

I don’t think any other country can beat the friendliness of our games!

Elisa Vadilonga 8M2

IN the summer holidays I was lucky enough to go and see the

Olympic Opening Ceremony rehearsal. It was the last rehearsal before the live show so it was just like being at the real show,; there were thousands of people there.

I got a ticket because my little cousin was a dancer in the ceremony so I had a good seat with a great view.

It was amazing! It made me feel really proud to be British and live in London.

My favorite part was the amazing dance routine for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The atmosphere was incredible, everyone was really happy. We had to be there 3 hours before it actually started, so everyone kept sending Mexican waves around the stadium which looked really cool.

I thought the ceremony was a big success and it made me happy to be British!

Loura Handovsky 8M2

DURING the Olympics I went to the velodrome to

see Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny and Phil Hindes in the Final of the Team Sprint beating the French team for the gold medal in a new world record. The cheering nearly blew the roof off the place!! The atmosphere was immense to witness and listen to; it was truly amazing.

I also went to the Brazil vs France Blind Football Final. The people playing blind football actually inspired me because to witness blind people playing football as good as they were made me wonder that they were nearly as good as a professional football player.

The Olympics inspired me a lot.

Adam Eyers, 8M2


8Olympics @ Ashmole

Our Olympic Experiences

IN the summer holiday, I got tickets for the athletics at the

Olympics. The day before I purchased some GB flag face tattoos to stick on to my cheeks, this got me quite excited and I couldn’t wait to wear them! So when the day came, I got up early, put on the tattoos and got set to go.

Just the journey there was exciting, seeing all the volunteers directing us to the stadium with fun foam fingers and face paint. The Olympic Park was really exciting and there were food places everywhere I looked. I had lunch with my family then we had a further look around the park. We then went to the stadium. We had a really good view and we were right above the torch.

The first race was 400m hurdles, followed by long jump, shot put

and 400m running. Jessica Ennis ran in the women’s Heptathlon and won for GB. The crowd was cheering louder and louder every time she came around the track, the closer she got the more everyone rose to their feet, screaming “Jessica”, “Jessica” and when she crossed the finish line the crowd was so happy.

Mia Billam 8M2

LEADING up to the Olympics, the adrenaline was rushing

around my body constantly. I couldn’t believe that it was coming to my home town, London. Every day when I stepped out onto my doorstep, I could feel the excitement in the fresh air. I would wake up morning by morning realizing that there was one less day to go.

During the Olympic weeks,

London had suddenly turned into a friendly and helpful environment. There were at least 10 helpers at every tube station I went to, directing people where to go. There was a constant buzzing in the air.

At the closing ceremony, I was absolutely gutted it was all over.

Every day I train at football because I would hope to play for England in the forthcoming Olympic Games or the one after.

Parris Williams 8M2

My Olympic Experience was all about being made to feel part of the Olympics and being inspired by London 2012. during the Olympics and Paralympics I went to the Olympic Park and experienced the lively, friendly atmosphere which had clearly spread throughout the whole of

London. Everywhere I went there was a helpful volunteer around the corner!

My first experience of London 2012 was the Olympic Torch coming down my road and in my local area. It was really amazing to get a taste of the action and it really made me feel involved with the Olympics. During the summer I watched quite of bit of the Olympic and Paralympic TV coverage and witnessed the London Men’s Marathon myself. I couldn’t believe how many people turned up and lined the streets of London.

In my opinion the Paralympics were even more inspiring than the Olympics. My overall Olympic experience was really, really good!

Stephanie Hawkyard 8M2

Students from 8M2


9PE @ Ashmole

Cross Country

THE Year 10 girls had their best ever performance in the Barnet

Cup reaching the final. They were runners up to Mill Hill Public School in a tight final match. The girls should be commended on having such a fantastic cup run with over 16 schools in the competition.

Miss Murphy

ON Tuesday and Wednesday 2nd and 3rd October a

number of students from Years 7 – 13 took part in the Barnet Cross Country Meet. The competition was fierce with almost 40 competitors taking place in both the Year 7 boy’s and girl’s event. The boys had a very successful meet with a notable performance from James Sothcott winning the senior event and Tom Butler coming 4th. Finbar Leahy gave an

impressive debut with a 5th place finish and Raymond Liu placing 8th.

The girls were also equally as impressive with their performance with the Year 7 team coming 2nd in the team event with Zoe Herrick winning the Year 7 event and Yasmin Carby and Natasha Kelly Head finishing in the top 10. Abi Gaskin finished 3rd in the Year 9 event.

THE Ashmole Senior netball team played as the reigning

champions and holders of the Barnet cup on Wednesday 3rd of October at St James’ school.

We won four matches in the first round to see us through to the final were we met Mill Hill Public School, our rivals from last year.

We immediately took the lead with the attack linking well together and a solid defence throughout

the game. The game finished 7-2 to Ashmole and for second year running we were crowned the Barnet Champions! Well done to the whole team with notable mentions to the two youngest members, Jenny Orriss and Christina Costi. Everyone played really well and we must say a special thanks to our coach Miss Murphy!

Olivia Shields13J2

Senior Netball

Girls Football

Secondary Transfer

FOUR Year 10 students were reporters for the night when we

held our annual secondary transfer evening.

Sophie Busby, George Rose, Ellie Reeves and Sabrina Zanelli spent the evening viewing the different displays and activities around the school and spoke to teachers, students and prospective parents.

Here is the result:

The Turnout for secondary transfer was fantastic as people enjoyed the tours, subject rooms and speeches.

In Art, the rooms were buzzing as parents and children admired the huge variety of work on display. Paintings, photography, sculptures and even a life sized cardboard figure were on display. Parents were impressed with the variety of styles and ideas in the department. One volunteer from Art explained that they were ‘using mixed media to create texture’.

In Music, the performers played an amazing variety of songs and ensembles showing the wide range of instruments offered by the school. The Orchestra and students bands played for visitors. Teachers and children shared their musical abilities and expressed a love for music.

Drama was a very busy subject, filled with interaction and performances to see. The younger students (and non-students) participated in animated feedback sessions after the acts. Drama as

a subject is found to be beneficial for developing your confidence in front of people and is helpful for real life skills and other classes. Ms McGrath thinks drama helps “Develop analytical skills through watching others perform and providing feedback.” It has a broad curriculum and a chance for students to get involved through the school’s drama production.

The Geography classroom was thriving as people looked around at the pretty displays and organised layout of students work. Some of the younger students helping out on the night said: “The teachers are really friendly and the subject helps you learn a lot about the world,” and “There are awesome, humorous teachers.” It was an interactive night full of supportive staff; many believe it is a good GCSE option - it broadens your horizons and is all about the present looking towards the future.

English, as always, was a classroom filled with potential students and parents alike. As a core subject, it gets a lot of well deserved attention and recognition. The subject has a lot of variety involved and interesting topics to study when you first join the school too. The teachers are well informed and can answer any questions you have, as well as knowing their subject inside out. It had a great atmosphere as children wanted to learn all about what they were going to have to do, and what they could achieve.

The Languages Department was a big focus of the evening and you could clearly see the students interacting with teachers and visitors. Many students mentioned that it was enjoyable due to the activities set up and they were looking forward to the trips that school has. This would give them the opportunity to experience the heart of the language and the country’s culture. Visitors seemed enthusiastic about learning the variety of languages.

There was a sense of trust between the teachers and students within PE. Students are encouraged to keep fit and they have a wide variety of sports to choose from

according to their needs. Teachers are very helpful to reach your potential in both practical and theoretical work.

Students achieve highly in Religious Studies. The room was very congested implying that people are interested about the subject and how people can express their ideas through religion and debate.

Judging by the number in attendance, it is clear that many people want to send their child to Ashmole. The evening showed families what we have to offer. We look forward to welcoming them to our community.


10News @ Ashmole

DURING the Summer Term, Year 8 Geography lessons

were based upon the Olympics. Students looked at past and future hosts, why London won the bid and the legacy of the Games.

As part of their work, students were invited to create a ‘Google Doodle’ to celebrate London 2012. The students used images

of London and the Olympics creatively to produce a variety of designs. The winner, runners up and other commended designs have been on a colourful display in the library.

The winners were Talay Abdullah and Jack Walling (8J1). Runners up were Kyri Foti (8J1) and Dardan Ratkoceri (8N1).

Jack and Talay with the winning Google Doodle.

‘Google Doodle’


11News @ Ashmole

London Youth Games

AS part of the Ashmolean Programme (our programme

for the most able learners), we run a lecture series for Year 12 ‘Gifted and Talented’ students. The first lecture took place on October 17th with the focus ‘are infrastructure projects the key to boosting our economy?’ Subsequent lectures will involve, film, engineering, design, psychology and politics. We are currently putting together a varied programme involving Staff, Parents and Alumni. We would like to hear from Parents/Alumni who could offer an hour of their time to talk about their profession. Please contact Mrs S Sullivan via the school office if you can help.

Textiles Department

IF anyone has any unused or unwanted embellishments;

buttons, ribbons, zips, beads or sequins, etc. then our Textiles Department could certainly make good use of anything that you kindly donate to the Academy.

Any donations should be marked for the attention of Miss Gordon, (Textiles Department).

Many thanks.

Year 12 Ashmolean Lecture Series

AT the end of June, Alice Hunter, a Year

11 student, represented Haringey Aquatics Divers at the London Youth Games held at Crystal Palace.

DURING November, the Senior Team organised a number

of activities to raise money for Children in Need. We would like to thank all of the staff and students who participated and donated, helping us to raise over £450.

Megan Nelson Head Girl

Children in Need

Senior Team who collected for Children in Need

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Dates For Your DiaryAutumn Term finishes on Friday 21st December at 1.00 pm

Spring Term starts on Monday 7th January at 8.40 amWeek 2

12News @ Ashmole

Spring Term 2013First Half Term Monday 7th January – Friday 15th FebruaryHalf Term Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd FebruarySecond Half Term Tuesday 26th February – Thursday 28th MarchStaff Training Day Monday 25th FebruaryNB: Easter Bank Holiday Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April

Summer 2013First Half Term Monday 15th April – Friday 24th MayMay Day Monday 6th MayHalf Term Monday 27th May to Friday 31st MaySecond Half Term Monday 3rd June – Tuesday 23rd JulyStaff Training Days Friday 12th July

Monday 22nd JulyTuesday 23rd July

Other Dates For Your Diary24th January Year 7 Parents’ Evening7th February Year 11 Parents’ Evening14th February Year 8 Parents’ Evening7th March Year 9 Parents’ Evening21st March Year 10 Parents’ Evening23rd April Year 8 Options Information Evening25th April Year 8 Options Guidance Interviews

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Jack Petchey Award CeremonyTHE annual Jack Petchey

Award ceremony was held in North Finchley on Thursday 27th September to celebrate the achievements of young people. With only short notice a small number of this year’s award winners were able to attend, representing a range of our students’ successes.

Jack Petchey award winners are nominated by their peers, winning

£200 awards for a variety of achievements. Prize money is spent on extra resources and equipment to help all students at Ashmole.

Any student or teacher at the school may be nominated, and then the School Council nominate those they consider most worthy.

Mr Thurley

Jack PetcheyAwards

Each winner will receive a certificate, pin badge and £200 award fund to be invested in the school community.

Autumn Winners

Shannon RafiqueShannon is an extremely hard working student. She has just achieved 11 A* at GCSE. She is a helpful popular student and was nominated by numerous students.

Shannon has given the first talking books to our library. The school will build on this initiative and it will grow into a whole section. This will benefit students learning languages, with literacy problems or possibly even those who have family that are visually impaired.

Nathanael ThomasNathanael is the winner of the under 13’s British Championship 100 metres (11.91 seconds), winner of the under 13’s British Championship 200m (23.6 seconds). He is also the second fastest under 13’s IN THE WORLD for 200 metres!

Nathanael is using his prize to contribute to sport in the school. Specifically he is giving a sound system which will, for example, be used when pupils do circuits, dance and keep fit activities. He is also gifting starting blocks for sprinters which will be used in school and also when we visit other athletic stadiums.

Teya CooperTeya has worked for St Johns Ambulance Service on a voluntary basis for 2 years and has completed first aid courses. She also completed the “Race for Life” raising £180.

Teya has given the school community an electrophoresis kit which can be used to investigate DNA and is used for genetic fingerprinting. It will be used by A level scientists, the science club and will also be on display at open evenings (bearing the Jack Petchey logo!).

Shannon Rafique, Nathanael Thomas and Teya Cooper ISABELLA Polycarpou, a Year 8

student, was nominated by her running club for a Jack Petchey Achievement Award for her dedication to her sport.

Isabella trains with the Trent Park Running Club three times a week after school as well as playing for football and netball clubs.

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