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Student Newsletter ~ 03-03-2017

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Another very busy week in the academy has just gone by as we had our APA World Book Week. I saw lots of you going to the library at lunchtimes to hear your teachers read from their favourite books from childhood. It was also exciting to see our school transformed into Hogwarts for the day yesterday with the English Department dressing up as characters from Harry Potter! Another exciting event that took place outside of school this week was that Secondary Offer letters went out to Year 6 students who were offered a place here next year. We are excited to meet them for their induction day later this year and perhaps the English department can use the sorting hat to decide which of our houses they will be in.

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APA Community Messages from the HoY

Year 7 - Miss CameronYear 7,

I hope you all had a fab World Book Week and attended some of the events that were taking place around the school. Exams are not far away so make sure you are revising and asking your teachers with any topics you’re struggling with.

Well done to the catering group who made delicious pastitio this week...

Year 8 - Miss BinghamYear 8,

My Year 8 student of the week is Clyde O’Riordan for showing lots of enthusiasm to his learning in preparation for the upcoming exams.

Make sure you go out at the weekend and get all the equipment you will need for your exams next week. This must include a clear pencil case and a clear water bottle. Work hard this weekend so your assessment grade reflects how hard you have been working in your lessons.

Year 9 - Ms Harvey Year 9,

My students of the week are Manni and Deacon who both scored a whopping 13 positive points each this week. WELL DONE!

Good luck with your exams next week- work hard, focus, stay committed.

Points league

1st- 9COL 148 points

2nd- 9MEV 128 points

3rd- KTO 112 points

4th- 9NCO 97 points

Attendance league

1st- 9COL

2nd- 9NCO

3rd- 9KTO

4th- 9MEV

Year 10 - Miss McMillan Year 10,

Firstly, a MASSIVE congratulations to Ibrahim who achieved a Bronze certifcate his the Maths Challenge. This is a highly respected qualifcation and something you should be very proud of Ibrahim!

It was lovely to see so many of your parents at parents evening, I hope you will take on board what your teachers have said. Everything they encourage you to do is for your beneft and will ensure you reach your full potential.

You have one more week until exams, this weekend you need to be creating your revision timetable and really planning how you will prepare for these exams.

Have a lovely weekend, I look forward to seeing you on Monday,

Miss McMillan

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APA Community Messages from the HoY continued

Year 11 - Miss Lake Year 11,

The time is drawing ever nearer when you will be sitting your GCSE exams! I hope the conversations you had last week at parents evening and the intervention sessions are beginning to sink in and you are buckling down to revision.

It has been fantastic to see so many of you working hard, attending intervention sessions and asking teachers to help you with topics you struggle with... But there is still a long way to go and not long to get there in.

I have spoken to some of your teachers who are concerned you haven’t quite realised just how close your exams are and how much work there is for you to do if you are going to get the grades you should be capable of getting. - Exams begin in May, so you only have months left. This may seem like a long time and you may feel like you have other things going on before then that you’d rather dedicate your time to... I have said this to you before but I think it bares repeating, these exams could shape the opportunities available to you in Sixth Form, college or apprenticeships which could influence the career you have for the rest of your life. Working hard for a couple of months is a small sacrifce to make compared to the rest of your life you will have to thank yourself or potentially regret your choices.

House Positive Points - Running TotalsThese totals reflect the net points (negative subtracted from positive) of all the students in each house added together. Remember, to be awarded positive points and lead your house to victory you must follow our Six Pillars! Its also important to take part in house sporting events and competitions to play an active role in our school community! 8320 9389 8079

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1) Shout out for Ibrahim Taher for achieving a Bronze award in the UKMT maths challenge. The maths

challenge is a national competition and getting a Bronze is a fantastic achievement.

2) There is a year 10 Science trip to Greenwich University coming up in April- keep your eyes peeled

3) Today ( 3/3/2017) is the deadline for Imperial University summer schools- come to 3-4 for more

information !

APA Aspiring

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APA Community My week at APA

Mr Bagguley came to visit Ark Putney this week because he is considering becoming a teacher. We asked him about his experiences going back to school...

What were you frst impressions of the school?Erm... It’s big! It was quite overwhelming at frst getting used to a completely new environment, it took me out of my comfort zone. However, everyone has been really friendly and welcoming so I was put at ease. Tylar and Robin showed me around and we’re really helpful and open in answering all my questions. The building is fantastic and the views from the Art Department are stunning.

What do you feel you will take away from the experienceMy aim for the week was to experience the reality of being a teacher, and I defnitely think I’ve done that. I have often looked back at my own school experience and tried to imagine what it might be like from the other side of the fence, but only when you’re actually in a school can you fully understand it. The pastoral care I have witnessed this week has been excellent, you always picture teaching life being inside the classroom, but I wasn’t prepared for the amount of work teachers put in outside of lesson time.Finally, what is your favourite APA pillar?Hmmm, thats a tough one, but I think its got to be commitment. I’ve seen so much commitment this week from both staff and students. The experience has also made me more committed to starting the process of becoming a teacher. I think resilience and determination to see through a long term plan is something that we can all take away to our own lives.

APA Physical Education department

Sainsburys Active Kids Voucher!! We are collecting Sainsburys Active Kids vouchers. Please bring in your vouchers to help us get new sports equipment. Collection box is in reception.

Reward trip: Womens Fa Cup Final at Wembley Stadium May 13th 29 students have been chosen already!!

However we have 11 tickets up for grabs

so to be in with chance of coming you

must be attending extra-curricular clubs

throughout March to get your name in

the prize draw.

PE Pillar Students of the week. Effort – Osias Commitment – Elizabeth Chilvers Community – Teon Piedade Independence – Kaliyah Roye Teamwork – Danny Duran Enthusiasm – Karen Raga Velez

Results and Upcoming fixtures:

Tuesday 7th March: Year 7 v Southfields Academy (League game) @ Southfields

Thursday 9th March: Year 9 Rugby v Chelsea Academy

Friday 17th March: National Junior Rowing Championships @ Lee Valley Centre

Thursday 22nd March: Year 9 Football v St Cecilias