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World Book Day

PAIGNTONCOMMUNITY & SPORTS ACADEMY

Paignton PagesMarch 2018

issue 7

Believe and Achieve

Due to the snow disruptions on thursday 2nd March, World Book Day had to be postponed. The staff at the Academy were keen not to let their outfits go to waste so marked World Book Day on the following Monday by dressing up as book characters with a fantasy theme. The Academy was decorated accordingly and students really appreciated the effort the staff went to and enjoyed being taught by the characters following the theme of the day.

seven students are now accelerated Reader Word Millionaires. Well done to:

alice Lowe, Year 9 - 1,684,487 words, 15 books read sai thorne, Year 9 - 1,317,744 words, 11 books read

Kaci Bates, Year 7 - 1,307,229 , 12 books read olivia Hoskin, Year 7 - 1,091,164, 10 books read

Bethany Hitchen, Year 9 - 1,034,076, 13 books read

timothy simmons, Year 8 - 1,031,743, 16 books read

Also a special mention goes to Nathan Choat who has read and quizzed on 12 books gaining 100% pass on each one!Just a reminder that all KS3 students should be reading their AR book for 20 to 30 minutes five days a week. There are 30,00 books on the aR scheme so they do not have to be books from the school library. To check if a book is on the scheme go to www.arbookfind.co.uk

Dates for your Diary &

forthcoming e v e n t s

29th March Last Day of term

16th april First Day of summer term

19th april Year 8 Options Evening

23rd april Year 8 exams Week

7th May Bank Holiday

12th May ten tors

25th May Roa Day

27th May - 1st June

Half term

20th June Year 9 Celebration Evening

21st June Year 9 Celebration Evening

22nd June Year 11 Prom

28th June new Year 7 Parents’ information eve

5th/6th July Year 6 induction Days

10th July Open Morning

12th July Open Evening

17th July Year 7 Celebration Evening

18th July Year 8 Celebration Evening

Fantasy Characters in Class on World Book Day

Accelerated Reader Word Millionaires

Olivia Hoskin, Kaci Bates and Nathan Choat

St Ives trip for GCSE Art and Design students

amelia with her display piece

Waterleat Road Centre Tel:01803 403005 Email: [email protected]

LATEsT NEWs

Year 10 and 11 GCSE Art and Design Students went to the Tate of the West, an art gallery in St Ives exhibiting works from modern British artists. They were able to take part in guided tours, ask questions, discuss the artworks and learn about the historical importance of st ives to British modern art. they were also able to use their free time to make some sketches and take photographs in and around the area.

st Ives Trip for GCsE Art and Design students

Winners of the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tour

the History department launched a competition this term to take two Year 9 History students on a trip to tour the Battlefields in France and Belgium. Students were asked to complete an informative display piece of work and present their piece to members of the senior Leadership team. The short-listed six were Millie Curtis, Joshua Gigg, Amelia Williams, Maisie Moylan Jones, Sophie Jessop and Bethany Hitchen. Judges felt that the standard of work was amazing and showed knowledge and commitment to the subject. Eventually it was decided to award sophie Jessop and Bethany Hitchen the opportunity to take part in the trip, with amelia Williams a well-deserved reserve.

“the academy’s students were

very well behaved and really made the most of the

opportunity to learn first-hand about the artwork before them. the

day was incredibly enjoyable and everyone came back from the trip

enthused and able to draw on the experience in their

future studies.”

Ms Julian, Head of Art

“it was a thoroughly enjoyable and

productive day. the students were

extremely focused and hardworking.”

students perform at northcott theatre

students work with exeter university

Borough Road Centre Tel:01803 403003 Email: [email protected]

GCsE Drama Rehearsal DayYear 11 Drama students took part in an immersion day to rehearse their scripted pieces for their GCSE Component 3 - Exam Texts into Performance.

students Perform at

the Northcott Theatre

Drama students Work with University of Exeter

DRAMA

Year 10 students took part in the open Doors RaW outreach programme with University of Exeter and Doorstep arts. the focus was physical theatre, ensemble work and characterisation and culminated in a performance at the northcott theatre in exeter.

students had the opportunity to rehearse with undergraduate drama students studying at Exeter university and work with professional technical theatre staff. it was a really enjoyable experience and students presented a very polished performance.

Mrs Dale, Head of Creative & Expressive Arts

The Faculty of Creative & Expressive Arts will be staging the SUMMER MUSICAL ‘GUYS AND DOLLS Jr’ on 9th - 11th July 2018 in the Performing Arts Centre at Waterleat Road. Tickets

will go on sale in May.Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon/Book by Abe

Burrows & Jo Swerling/Music & Lyrics by Frank LoesserThis amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music

theatre international (europe)all authorised performance materials are also supplied by Mti europe

www.mtishows.co.uk

Swimming success for Harriette

Lewcock, Year 7

sam Ripley - national speed Lifesaving Championships

Ellie swims and wins four golds!

Silver for Paignton waterpolo team

PCSA table tennis team reach regional final


Harriette is very dedicated training 5/6 times a week. she is currently a Devon Champion!

sPoRTs NEWsswimming success

Lenard Hernandez, Herbie Sage, Harrison Grainger and Jamie Mcguire represented the Academy in the Regional Finals of the English Schools Table Tennis Butterfly National Team Championships in Bristol. all four players had played incredibly well and they proved to be a tough proposition for the other teams. The team were victorious against Wheelers Lane Technology College, Kings Heath and Birmingham Academy but unfortunately lost their other group games.

“For my nPLQ i completed a 45 hour course over the half term. In the mornings we would learn theory then after lunch we would go into the pool, fully clothed, to practice life saving techniques. On the assessment day, we were asked multiple questions before completing a swimming test and demonstrating CPR.”The Paignton U15 water polo team received a silver

medal in the Devon U15 cup final against Devonport at Plymouth Life Centre. Five players from the squad were PCSA students; Harry Britton, Toby Singh, Jasper Wilkes, Lexie Regan and Ella Britton (left to right).

ellie Pedrick, from Year 8, recently competed in her swimming club’s gala winning four gold medals in Butterfly, Front Crawl, Breaststroke and the Medley.

PCsA Table Tennis Team Reach Regional Final

silver for Paignton Waterpolo Team sam Gains

Lifesaving Qualification

Year 7/8 basketballers secure CVL win

Netball - first win of 2018 v Torquay Academy

Year 10 basketballers shine in latest Triangular Tournament

girls Futsal competitions

Jack Wasdell makes the Devon boxing squad

Jasper Wilkes represents Devon in inter-county water polo


oTHER sPoRTs NEWs

Year 10 Basketballers

shine

Girls Futsal Competitions

Year 7/8 Basketballers

secure CVL Win

sPoRTs NEWs

students ellie White, erin Mason, ava Winsor, Lola Willicott, Lauren Bullock, Kaci Bates, Krystal Holmes and Kaitlyn Jackson represented the academy in the U12s Futsal Competition. The girls played some fantastic football during the afternoon in some very tough games and came joint top qualifying for the next round.

the Year 7 and 8 Basketball team were victorious in their first Central Venue League of the calendar year. the team competed admirably against Churston Grammar school, as they turned around a 10 point half time deficit to draw 17-17. The boys followed up with a victory (17-16) over trinity, with some sharp shooting from Bailey Dixon, Jack Dorothy and tim alanis, and some excellent support play from Leo Mullings.

The team’s latest CVL tournament games saw them test their wits against Spires College in what proved to be a thrilling encounter, ending with a 53-49 defeat.

The contest with KEVICC was another hard fought affair, but the PCSA boys battled to an impressive 21-20 victory. Both games saw some excellent ball carrying from Garry McMahon and George Woodcock allowing Blake neal, Will arthur and alex Radcliffe to score. Marcus Coombes racked up an impressive points tally, as well as providing some crucial assists for his teammates.

Ten Tors training

Year 11 learn about Cyber security


oTHER NEWs

Perfect Weather for Ten Tors Training

Revision Immersion Year13 Learn About Digital Marketing

Year 11 Learn About Cyber security

The Academy’s 35 and 45 mile Ten Tors squads have been out on Dartmoor training for the event. The squads walked over 17km across Dartmoor, visiting a number of tors on route. They endured some cold but sunny conditions making it challenging yet highly enjoyable due to the amazing scenery. Well done to all students for putting in a great effort to complete the distance.

82 students took part in Revision immersion - additional revision skills and an insight into ways to ensure productive and quality revision alongside keeping themselves happy, healthy and balanced. With important exams coming up next term this will an invaluable skill.

Year 13 ICT students visited Crealy to discuss digital marketing, including a presentation by Craig Clews, Assistant General Manager. This will relate to their latest unit of work looking at how the use of social media has increased massively over recent years and is now a world-wide phenomenon.

Computer Science students had a visit from a lecturer in cyber security to discuss cyber threats and prevention and what a career in cyber security would be like in terms of earnings and future job prospects. The session finished with students attempting cyber-crime challenges to see if they are fit for the job!

Year 11 prom 2017

The greater the attendance, the greater the achievement


Year 11 Prom – Date for your diary!

Attendance News!

This year’s Year 11 prom will be held at the Livermead Cliff Hotel on Friday 22nd June 2018. City Dress (Exeter) and Jane’s (Torquay) will be offering a 10% discount to the first 10 Paignton Academy students to place an order with them. The dresses are exclusive and only one is sold of each design but some dresses have a long delivery time so please order soon!

Mr Michael Bissett is our new Attendance Officer. We are committed to helping your children to be the best learners they can and poor attendance has an effect on this. therefore we are looking for your support in achieving outstanding attendance.The greater the attendance, the greater the achievement.

attendance statusOutstanding attendance 99% & 100%excellent attendance 97% & 98%Average attendance 95% & 96%Below Average attendance 90% - 94%Persistent absentee Below 90%

inspiration from Paralympic athlete

Fantastic festival for primaries


Primary schools were invited to take part in an outdoor education festival which included eight different activities: Alphabet Hunt, Guiding to Safety, Magic Spell, Team Bench, Teamwork Relay, Code Breaker, Stepping Stones and Archery. The sports leaders who were running the event were excellent and were very motivational helping the children!

Bibi, student from Preston said “It is very fun! My favourite activity was the relay as I got to help my friends win the race!”

Double Paralympic athlete, David Hill, came to PCSA for a full day of action with a number of students from the academy. He described his journey of successes, disappointments and perseverance during challenging times, which captured the imagination of the students endorsing the belief that anything is possible. He also spent time with two Year 9 groups, representatives from the Sports Council and finally a two hour session with the academy’s gifted and talented students.They took part in a series of challenges, teamwork activities, personal reflection, planning and even had the opportunity for personalised question and answer sessions.

Inspiration from Paralympic Athlete

Fantastic Festival for Primaries

oTHER NEWs

successful Dance Festival at Princess Theatre

The Academy staged an inclusive dance festival at the Princess Theatre in Torquay giving young people from PCSA and its cluster of primary schools the opportunity to perform in a professional venue.

Seven schools took part, having choreographed and practised a dance piece, in response to a theme of ‘Countries and Cultures’.

“An amazing opportunity for the children to dance on

stage and represent their school. the children had great fun preparing their dance and also watching the dances from other

schools.”

“a wonderfully, well organised

experience for our children. A good time

was had by all!”

Curledge Street Academy

sacred Heart

Collaton St Mary dance festival

Roselands dance festival


DANCE NEWs

PCSA chess success

CREST award at a record high


The CREST award has kicked off with a bang this year, seeing its biggest intake of students for the award at 35. Students are taking on a wide range of projects from burning materials and finding out which are the strongest, to being crime investigators and even building model roller-coasters.

We have our committed and regular intake that are currently on their Gold CREST award, where they are looking at the best material for sails, examining concentrations of salt and sugar in foods and even building a remote control car.

Current bronze award students are:

Jake testerLeah PikeJonathan arnoldellie BrownShannon Collinsonalisha WilliamsYuri allasiaLola HarrisonPoppy Floyd-Walshtia PetrakisaJessica Bakertyler Hewittsienna trevarthaAlek Ciesielski

Despite being one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams, PCSA’s first ever Chess Club, entered the South West Regional Final of the ECF Team Chess Challenge at Torquay Boys’ Grammar School. The team was made up of Yuri Allasia (captain), Justin Mallari, Leo Mullings, Fynn Richardson and Mason Babbage. Even though they faced stiff competition from Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Exeter School of Maths, Stover, Coombeshead Academy and St Cuthbert Mayne, they finished a fantastic 14th out of 21 teams – which is outstanding for such a fledgling squad and they represented the Academy with confidence, fantastic behaviour and great sportsmanship.

First Tournament success for

PCsA Chess Team

Interest in CREsT Award at a Record High

NEWs

Calling all Year 8s to

spanish Club!Add a new string to your bow and learn Spanish in a fun way! Come and join a new, exciting and authentic extra curricular club. it is to

be held every Wednesday in W27 from 1.20 - 1.50pm. if you are interested

simply register your intent in the Head of Year office.

U13 rugby trialsYear 8 football team

PCSA performs admirably at Rotary Youth Speaks event


The following boys have been attending trials for South Devon Rugby. After they have completed the four sessions they may be selected to represent south Devon. Back Left: tyler Bailey, Jack Worden & Jack DorothyFront Left: Louie Widdecombe, Oliver Woodcock & Harry Woodward. others who are not pictured: Luke Berlyn, Bobby Wigginton & ollie Johnston

PCsA Performs Admirably at Rotary Youth speaks Event

• Year 7s through to the South Devon Cup 1/4 final vs TA (after winning against Churston 5 -2)

• Year 8s through to the South Devon Cup semi-final after winning South Dartmoor 6-4

• Year 9s won the first round of South Devon Cup against Brixham 6 -1

• Year 10s South Devon Cup (1st round) vs Teignmouth• Year 11s through to the South Devon Cup 1/4 final

vs newton abbot

Four teams of PCSA students took part in the Bay area finals of Rotary Youth Speaks competition. Each team had to cope with challenges such as timekeeping, speaking to a packed audience and being able to respond to an unseen question. Sadly, we were pipped at the post by last year’s winners St Cuthbert Mayne winning the Intermediate category and Torquay Academy’s team triumphing in the Senior category. The Rotary judges rewarded individual performances to:Michaela George (Year 9) – Best Intermediate SpeakerWill Arthur (Year 10) – Best Senior Speaker and Best Overall Performance

U13 south Devon Rugby Trials

Football Update

NEWs

Year 7, Taylor Weaving, organises charity beach run

Year 8 girls help elderly gentleman

Molly Hay donates hair to charity

student of the MonthNoVEMBER 2017

Katie Heaven7P3

Katie always gives 100% effort on classwork and homework, producing high quality work. Her work is prompt and she usually hands homework in before the deadline.

Tom Howard8G3

tom has shown a real improvement in science over the last 4 weeks. His attitude and effort has paid off as he has reached his target grade!

Cori Cryer 9P6

Cori is trying so hard in 1-2-1 English. He is always on time and arrives with the correct equipment. He has grown in confidence since Year 7 and is willing to ‘have a go’ at answering questions.

Brydie Pottinger10G4

Brydie took part in the Rotary’s Young Chef Competition and came 3rd overall. Brydie gave up her own time to attend after school practice sessions and also practised relentlessly at home.

Lucy Vardy11E5

Lucy takes great pride in her studies and her recent progress results in all her GCSEs are testament to that. She is a lovely, kind, considerate member of her form .

Aidan Gallagher 13TU1

Aidan has made superb progress this half term so far and is working above his target grade. His conduct in lessons is superb and he is progressing well.

DECEMBER 2017Taylor Weaving7G5

Taylor organised a charity sea swim and encouraged others to get involved, designed posters and collected money. great community spirit for a worth-while cause

Millie Murray8P5

Millie finds maths really tough but she is a conscientious worker. she has a wonderful sense of humour and often attends maths drop in classes.

oliver Gagg 9G1

Oliver is working incredibly hard in English. He always produces a high standard of work and keeps striving to do better.

James Young10G1

this student of the month nomination has been given to James due to the progress that he has made in Geography since July 2017.

Cameron Williamson-Howell11E4

an incredible video created for his Media Studies project on ‘the history of rap.’ Certainly has a future in the media industry!

All these stories and more can be found on our website

: www.paigntonacademy.org

Good Deeds

Year 8 boys help fallen pensioner

Important NoticeFor any parents who would like to join the

local governing advisory board, please email the clerk on

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