Kingdown Week Friday 13th November 2015

Number 8, 2015-16

Kick Boxing Sponsored Event

On Sunday 1st November, Max Wright WE KI and a team of Kick Boxers from PMA Kickboxing Warminster took part in a sponsored spar event in London. Kickboxing students from the club who train in the gym in Kingdown School at 7.30pm every Monday and Wednesday, took students aged from 6 years to 55 years old along to the event to challenge themselves to complete 60 x 1 minutes spars against the PMA Black Belt Instructor Team during a 6 hour event.

Max Wright was a part of the instructor team and took on more than 200 students during a marathon day of sparring to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Max and all of the Warminster Kick Boxers either achieved or exceeded their target of spar sessions for the day. It was a really positive and fun event to be a part of and PMA Kickboxing hope to add another £50,000 to the £200,000 they have already raised for this incredible charity, who are a leading centre for cancer research and treatment.

PMA Kickboxing Warminster offer 2 free sessions to anyone interested in taking up Kickboxing, you can contact the club instructor on their Facebook for more info or on: http://www.pmakickboxing.com/clubs/clubs-warminster/

Battle in Wootton Bassett

Year 7 travelled to Swindon to face Wootton Bassett in Round 3 of the National Cup. On a wet and windy Friday evening, Wootton Bassett pressed Kingdown's defence from the offset and it looked like they would take the lead. There was some outstanding play by Jake Robertson and Rio Oakey (in goal) and it kept Kingdown in the game. A quick counter attack down the right wing saw Ethan Wright cross the ball into the box, the goalkeeper lost it on the slippery surface and Chris Bevu (making his debut) was on hand to tuck home left footed (1-0). Lewis Freeman enters the game (making his debut) and makes an immediate impact by applying pressure to their defenders.

Half time saw the weather turn, with Kingdown now playing into the wind and rain, - it was going to be a tough half!

Wootton Bassett came out at 100 miles an hour with Kingdown still half asleep, a great solo run and finish into the bottom right (1-1). Mr Richardson made a change, seeing Connor Haywood (another debut), come on at right midfield but found himself one on one with the goalkeeper. He missed the ball and left Connor with an open goal to side foot home (2-1). Ryan Pickin then found himself 20 yards out and took advantage of the wet conditions and shot, the keeper could only push the ball into the net (3-1). Wootton Bassett were now on top and dominating; Kingdown couldn't get hold of the ball. They saw two goal line clearances from Chris Bevu and captain for the game, Tom Worts!

Rio Oakey was pulling off save after save, eventually Wootton Bassett score (3-2). Hat trick hero from the previous round Lewis Summers found himself on the end of a through ball and rounded the goalkeeper and knocked the ball into the empty net (4-2). The final minutes saw Wootton Bassett push forward again, a deep cross saw Chris Bevu handle the ball, resulting in a penalty. Man of the match, Rio Oakey managed to distract their striker enough for them to only hit the post. The game finished 4-2 and sees Kingdown progress to Round 4 of the National Cup.

Team: Rio Oakey (MoM), Curtis Clark, Dan Gordon, Jake Robertson, Ethan Wright, Ryan Pickin, Tom Worts (C), Chris Bevu, Lewis Freeman, Lewis Summers & Connor Haywood.

Wimbledon bakers: rise up and prove yourselves!

After a highly successful first outing last year, Wimbledon’s Masterchef returns this term, to challenge the bakers from Wimbledon house.The theme for round 1 is ‘Sweetshop’. Students from all year groups in Wimbledon House are tasked with creating the best bake they can. It can be anything: cakes, cookies, bread…it’s up to you as long as your entry includes sweets!Please bring your entries for judging, to the Small Hall at tutor time on Friday 20th November, where prizes will be awarded to a winner, and runners up.Get baking!

Mr RichardsonHead of Wimbledon House

Year 13 Parent Meetings on Thursday 3rd December 2015

I am pleased to invite you to the Year 13 Parent Meetings on Thursday 3rd December 2015. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your son or daughter’s subject teachers to discuss progress and to discuss the work required to make this a successful and enjoyable final year at Kingdown. There will also be an opportunity to book an appointment with our Careers Advisor, Mr Marlow, through the Parents’ Evenings Booking System.

Parents’ Evening Booking SystemWe will continue to use the online service for parents to book appointments to meet with teachers. The booking system for this parents’ meeting event will open on Tuesday 10th November to Tuesday 1st December. You can make your bookings by going to the school’s website and clicking on the link to the Parents’ Evenings Booking System . If you have access to the internet, then please make your appointments through the booking system.

If you do not have access to a computer, then your son or daughter will be able to collect an appointment sheet from their tutor and ask their subject teachers for an appointment.You can email us: parentbookings@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk, or call the school and we will be happy to help. There is more information on the school website.

On the day:Please could I ask you to note the following:Appointments can be made from 3.30pm to 6:30pm, with the last appointment at 6:20pm.Please arrive in school, on the day, with enough time before your first appointment to report to the Main School Reception to sign in and be given a visitor’s label (which we must ask you to wear throughout your time on the site) and to collect your son/daughter’s report.Your son or daughter must accompany you to all of your appointments.Teaching staff will be located in various parts of the school (not necessarily in their usual classrooms), and your son or daughter will be able to help you find them, using your appointment sheet.Please bring your appointment sheet with you.

We look forward to seeing you on 3rd December at the parents’ meetings and in working with you to support your son or daughter in the year ahead.

Sports Bulletin: Week beginning 16th November 2015

Mon Archery - All Years - novice 3.00pm - 4.00pm Archery - All Years - experienced 4.00pm - 5.00pm Trampolining - Yrs 7 to 9 3.00pm - 4.00pm Trampolining - Yrs 10 & 11 4.00pm - 5.00pm Golf - All Years 3.15pm - 4.15pm Cross Country - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pmTues Rugby - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Hockey - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Rugby - Invite only 4.00pm - 5.00pm Multi Sports - Invite only 3.00pm - 4.00pm Girls’ Fitness - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pmWeds Badminton - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Badminton - All Years 4.00pm - 5.00pm Swimming - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Netball - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pmThurs Table Tennis - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Girls’ Football - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm BTec Catch Up - Yrs 10 to 13 3.00pm - 4.00pm Basketball - All Years Lunch timeFri Trampolining - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Boxing - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Receptionists for next week:

Monday Olivia Chapman Mi HD

Tuesday Luke Chappell Wi FR Wednesday Logan Charlesworth We LC

Thursday Oliver Charnock We KI

Friday Ellie Chatwin We MA Battle in Wootton Bassett

Upcoming Dates:

Mon 16th Nov - Week 2

Thurs 19th Nov - Year 9 Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio Immunisation + Meningitis ACWY

Fri 27th Nov - GCSE + A Level Certificates available for collection

Thurs 3rd Dec - Year 13 Parent Meetings & DC2 reports home - appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Weds 9th Dec - Year 12 Parent Meetings & DC2 reports home - appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Weds 9th Dec - DC2 Report home for Years 7 to 11

Thurs 10th Dec - Christmas Concert at 7.00pm

Mon 14th to Fri 18th Dec - No Late Buses

Mon 14th Dec - Wimbledon Awards Assembly - 1.50pm

Tues 15th Dec - Millennium Awards Assembly - 1.50pm

Weds 16th Dec - Twickenham Awards Assembly - 1.50pm

Thurs 17th Dec - Lords Award Assembly - 11.20am

Thurs 17th Dec - Wembley Awards Assembly - 1.50pm

Fri 18th Dec - End of Term 2

Mon 4th Jan 2017 - Start of Term 3 - Week 1

Penalty Disappointment in Swindon

Kingdown U13s travelled to the annual Swindon Town tournament. The girls were determined to finish better than last year’s 3rd place finish (losing on penalties in the semi-final). Kingdown started well playing a tough Dorcan Academy team. Ashleigh Powell made a lovely solo run from the half way line and neatly finished into the bottom left corner away from the goalkeeper (1-0). Abigail Dodman, Nicole Pugh and Rebecca Guy managed to soak up some pressure from Dorcan's attacking players. In the final few minutes, Abigail took a quick goal kick through to Rebecca who ran with the ball down the right before shooting, crossing and Kacey Watkins tapped home (2-0).

Our second game was against new opposition, Bradon School. Evie Spratt (captain) sent a long ball across the pitch to an unmarked Rebecca who finished into the bottom left (1-0). Ashleigh challenged the keeper by sliding in and winning us a corner, which saw Kacey side footing into the roof of the net (2-0). Evie worked hard down the right hand side before forcing the goalkeeper to make an excellent save, but only managing to push the ball into Cameryn Stewart's path, who tucked home a goal (3-0). Poppy Braddell saw her excellent shot saved, resulting in a corner. Evie sent the ball in high, which hit a defender’s hand, everyone looks to the referee who played advantage - as did Evie, who picked the ball up on the left and finished neatly under the goalkeeper (4-0).

Our final group game saw us face a well drilled Lydiard Park team. Evie back defending well and got a pass through to Ashleigh who passed a ball into Rebecca's path, who side footed it home (1-0).

Kingdown made the semi-final vs Lydiard Parks second team. Evie took a long throw in, which found Ashleigh who out muscled a defender before finishing well (1-0). Evie then slipped over but managed to recover and puts Ashleigh in again; she got herself in front of the defender before scoring again (2-0). Cameryn fired a shot towards the goalkeeper who cannot handle the power and sees the ball squirm through her legs (3-0). Kingdown make the final!

The (other) hardest team in the tournament were our opponents, The John Bentley School. This game saw us retreat and allowed them to continually attack us; they played the ball long to a lone striker who played for winning set pieces (corners and throw ins).

Kingdown were being outplayed, but were handling the pressure well (some excellent defensive covering from Nicole). Poppy found herself open numerous times on the left, but we couldn't get the ball to her. The game goes to Golden Goal and Kingdown miss a glorious opportunity with a shot pulled wide by Kacey. It's now time for penalties. John Bentley score their first, Kingdown miss theirs (keeper saving). Abigail saves John Bentleys brilliantly to her right. Kingdown miss their second too (hitting the post) but unfortunately John Bentley score their third, winning 2-0 on penalties. Some outstanding football girls, well done! Better than last year and we will win it next year! Team: Evie Spratt (C), Abigail Dodman, Poppy Braddell, Kacey Watkins, Cameryn Stewart, Nicole Pugh, Rebecca Guy and Ashleigh Powell.

The Main School Car Park

The car park at the front of the school is a very busy area where staff and commercial vehicles are manoeuvring. It is not a safe place for students to walk across.

Parents are asked not to use this area as a drop-off, or pick-up, point for students.

The support of parents in keeping our students safe is appreciated.

Mrs Edwards