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SCHOOL NEWS Key Stage 4 Study Skills Presentation

Saturday 27th January 2018

On Saturday 27th January, parents and

students in Year 10/11 attended a workshop

to learn how to use a range of useful

strategies to develop learning and to raise

attainment more rapidly. The activities

included hands-on exercises to help parents

become more aware of changes and

expectations of current specifications in the

core subjects, along with effective approaches

and tools that students can use to improve

revision techniques.

Parent feedback included:

‘It was very informative, and I am glad I came along ... If you are holding any other workshops I

would be very interested in attending them.’

‘We have come away with a better understanding of the kind of support that we will be able to offer

our son.’

HEADLINE NOTICES

1st Spring Half Term Break 2018

A reminder to all parents that the 1st

Spring half-term finishes this Friday

9th February 2018 at the normal time.

School resumes for all students on

Monday 19th February 2018 at 08.30am.

Please be advised that full details of

the term/holiday dates for the 2017-18

& 2018-19 academic years are

available to view on our website which can accessed here.

Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 6th February

On Tuesday 6th February, we

shall be celebrating Safer

Internet Day across the

school with a range of

exciting and informative

activities. We would ask that parents take this opportunity

to talk to their children about staying safe online. Please

see our website here for links to useful parental resources.

Jessop Primary School Year 4 Visit to

Kingsdale Science Department

On Thursday 18th January, the Science

Department at Kingsdale played host to

the Year 4 pupils from Jessop Primary

School, Herne Hill, who visited as part

of their learning about electricity and

how electrical energy flows. Our visitors

had access to our high-tech science

equipment & laboratories to learn how

electrons flow around circuits. They also

carried out experiments

in our science labs to

prove the science

behind the electron

flow theory. This is

just one of the many

activities we run with

local primary schools

here at Kingsdale

to assist pupils in their

transition between Key Stages 2 and 3. A great time was

had by all and we look forward to seeing them again!

The

Issue 19 Monday 5th February 2018

THEME & WORD OF THE WEEK ‘Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a

matter of choice; it is not a thing to wait for, it is a thing to be achieved.’

Articulation ‘The formation of clear and distinct sounds

or pronunciation in speech.’

Year 10 Examination Week

29th January - 2nd February

Well done to the Year 10 students

for their hard work and efforts

during last week’s exams.

Keep up the good work!

Results issued Weds 28th February

6th Form Visit to British Film Institute (BFI),

Southbank

On 31st January, some of our

6th form students took part in

the BFI Southbank’s study day

for A Level French. They were

accompanied by Mr Hood and

Mr Bahmani and were involved

in high level discussions on

cinematic themes and

techniques (in French of

course!) to develop their

ability to speak and write

about these topics. This was followed by a

screening of the critically acclaimed French film ‘La

Haine’ which depicts the challenges facing second

generation immigrants in the suburbs of Paris.

Students in Year 12 and 13 said they were inspired

to discover more French language films and that the

day had been a big success.

The Languages department is proud of all the

students who participated and contributed so well.

Bravo à nos étudiants qui ont fait un très bon effort!

Ralph Hodson visits the Photography Department

Freelance photographer and parent Ralph Hodgson

came in to give a talk to Key Stage 5 pupils about

his experiences and travels as a photographer and

what it is like working within the industry. Pupils were

incredibly inspired by his work and were able to gain

lots of insight into his techniques and processes. It

was a great event which was enjoyed by all.

Attainment Ambassadors Study Skills

On Saturday 27th January, the

Humanities faculty were delighted to welcome some

dedicated students - our Attainment Ambassadors - to

a special study skills session.

Ms Dawkins, Achievement Champion for Humanities,

said

‘All the students had a great time and we made big strides in exam technique. A really productive day!’

Year 11 Basketball Champions!

Well done to the Year 11 Boys’ Basketball team for

their victory against Chelsea Academy 29 / 70;

qualifying them for the next round of the London

Youth games. After becoming Southwark Champions

this year, the team seems to be having a fantastic

season again during their last year at Kingsdale. Well

done!

Year 7 Football Team English Schools’ Cup

Quarter Finalists!

Massive well done to the Year 7 Boys’ football (A-Team)

who beat Ravensbourne School 6-1 in the last 16 of the

English Schools cup on Thursday 31st Jan 2018.

Over 800 schools around the country entered and

Kingsdale are now in the draw for the Quarter Finals

which takes place on Monday. Well done all players that

are involved and keep up the hard work.

Year 9 Boys Athletics Team take 1st Place!

After 3 weeks of Year 9 Indoor Athletics Competition at

Sacred Heart School, we would like to say a huge well

done to our Year 9 boys for coming first last week

and taking the trophy home. The focus now will be on

starting training for the English Schools’ Athletic

Association Track and Field Cup Competition in May

and taking the trophy home for all year groups.

SCHOOL NEWS cont. .

MFL Breakfast

Revision Sessions Year 11 students studying French,

German and Spanish are warmly

invited to attend the Breakfast

speaking sessions which run at

8.15am Wednesday morning in the

MLC. Students will be able to practise

their speaking skills in particular.

House News DO SOMETHING

AMAZING IN 2018!

ALBATROSS HOUSE

ARE SUPPORTING

The Honeypot Children’s Charity offers both

respite breaks and outreach support to young

carers and vulnerable children, many of whom

would otherwise have nowhere to turn. Honeypot

are proud to be the only charity in the UK

offering consistent support throughout childhood;

from the age of 5 until a child’s 12th birthday.

Respite Breaks

Honeypot House is located in the beautiful New

Forest and has seven acres of idyllic grounds

where children can, put very simply, be children.

Each Friday, 12 children are collected from school

and travel to Honeypot House for a weekend of

fun activities and time away from the stressful

responsibilities they face at home. During school

holidays, children can take a break for almost a

whole week away.

At Honeypot House, children are able to choose

from a range of ways to spend their weekend;

swimming in the pool, playing on the adventure

playground, riding bikes, visiting pets corner or

baking special treats are just some of the ways in

which these children are able to play, have fun,

and make happy memories which they can cherish

for years to come.

In the Summer of 2016, Honeypot opened

Honeypot Pen y Bryn in mid-Wales, the second

respite home. Honeypot Pen y Bryn has allowed

the charity to expand their services and they can

now offer respite for young carers and vulnerable

children in Wales, Manchester, Birmingham and

Liverpool.

Outreach support

The Honeypot

Playbus is a specially

adapted mobile

play centre, where

children who

experience similar

difficulties and deprivation in their lives meet, play

and socialise in a non-judgmental, safe and

therapeutic environment. The Playbus focuses on

play, fun and interaction between peers with the

support of positive adult role models. Each

Honeypot child will be visited three times a year

in their own community by the bus, giving them

the rare opportunity to play freely. Thank you to

Albatross House for supporting this charity.

SPORTS FIXTURES Monday 5th February 2018

Year 11 Boys’ Football Away Game against St

Thomas the Apostle College. Leave school at 1.30pm –

return at 6pm approx. 2.30pm kick-off: Mr Price/

Mr McAspurn

Tuesday 6th February 2018

Year 7 Boys’ Football Away Game against

Fulham Boys School at Barns Elm, Richmond.

Leave school at 12.15pm – return at 6pm

approx. 2pm kick-off: Mr Price/Mr McAspurn

Year 9 Girls’ Netball Away Game against Charter

School. Leave school 1.45pm approx. Kick-off 3pm –

return to school 6.30pm approx: Ms Ceesay/Mr Foster

Wednesday 7th February 2018

Year 7 - Year 13 London School Cross Country at

Wormwood Scrubs Park. Leave school at 9.30am

– return at 5.30pm approx. All day event:

Mr Price/Mr Stewart

Under 15 Girls’ Rugby Festival at Burgess Park.

Leave school 9.15am – return at 2pm approx.

Event takes place 10am until 1pm: Mrs Rollins

Key Stage 3 & 4 London Youth Games Badminton

Finals at Sutton School. Leave school 8.45am – return

at 3pm approx. Event takes place 9.30am until 2pm:

Mr Foster/Mr Dash

Thursday 8th February 2018

Year 7 Netball Tournament at Alleyn’s School.

Leave school at 9.30am. Event takes place

10am untill 2.30pm: Mrs Rollins/Mr Foster

Year 7 Boys’ Rugby Home Game against Orchard

Park High School. 3pm kick-off – finish 5.15pm approx:

Mr McWhirter

Year 7 Boys’ Basketball Competition at Platanos

College. Leave school at 3pm – return at 6.30pm

approx. 3.30pm start: Mr Barot/Mr Price

Friday 9th February 2018

Year 8 Boys’ Football Away Game against

Chelsea Academy at Barn Elms, Richmond.

Leave school at 10am – return at 1pm approx.

1.30pm Kick off: Mr Price/Mr Foster

(All games are subject to weather)

Remember that all fixtures are available to view on

http://www.kingsdaleschoolsports.org.uk Sports Fixtures Emergency Contact Number: 07852336724

Kingsdale Foundation School, Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ Web: www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk Tel: 0208 670 7575 (To report student absence use Option 2)

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Diary Dates The full School Calendar can be viewed at

www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk

Friday 9th February 2018

End of 1st Spring Term

Monday 19th February 2018

Start of 2nd Spring Term