the redhill academy newsletter december 2019 · as christmas fast approaches and the old year...

The Redhill Academy Newsletter December 2019

Message from the Head of School

As Christmas fast approaches and the old year begins to make way for a brand new decade,

we can look back on a busy and action packed term. This edition of the Redhill Review gives

a flavour of the many events that have taken place and the incredible achievements of our

students. It has certainly been a busy term with Year 11 students taking their mock

examinations and finding out the outcomes on mock results day. All Year 11 students now

have a clear idea of where their strengths lie and areas they need to work on before the real

exams next summer. Year 13 will have the same experience in the new year and we wish

them luck.

The Year 7 students have started well and have settled into life at Redhill. For the first time

ever, I took part in the Hagg Farm residential in November with Africanus House. The

students bonded well and worked brilliantly as teams to solve some very challenging

problems. The tension in the problem-solving Olympics was palpable and it was won with the

giant Jenga which was the final event. Gripping to say the least!

In the run up to Christmas, the students and staff have been involved in a number of events.

There has been a Community Coffee afternoon, carol singing in local residential homes and

the annual carol concert at St Paul’s Church in Daybrook. The quality of the musicianship and

vocals was stunning. We have also had the school production which this year was ‘Sister

Act’. The universal opinion of those who saw it was that this was the best school production

ever! High praise indeed but thoroughly deserved. We will finish the term on a high with a

special Christmas reading event and the ever popular Redhill’s got Talent.

Finally, I would like to thank the staff and students for their continued hard work and commitment and all parents for continuing to support the school. I hope you have a peaceful and happy holiday.

Mr N Matthews - Head of School

Message from the Principal

May I also wish you all a happy and restful Christmas break. Following the recent general

election, I would also like to take this opportunity of thanking our outgoing MP, Vernon

Coaker, for all the support he has offered the school, staff and our students over the last 22

years. Vernon has been an outstanding constituency MP and a real friend of Redhill. We will

miss his wisdom, humour and tireless hard work. We wish him well in whatever he chooses

to pursue next in the coming years.

Mr A Burns – Executive Principal

The Redhill Academy Newsletter

Six Year 8 students took a trip to The Bolsover School to take part in a national STEM

competition called The Faraday Challenge. Penelope Davies-Bright, Daniel Wallace,

Katie Hadley-Killips, Lana Treacy, Laila Carruthers-Catcheside and Poppy Greentree

represented the academy with flawless character. They were tasked with building an

outreach vehicle that can provide aid during the fallout of natural disasters. The Redhill

team designed and constructed an outstanding vehicle that had a working propeller and

winch to deliver the goods to people in disaster zones. It looks like the next generation

of engineers is safe if the Faraday students at the Redhill Academy have anything to do

with it!

Mr A Corbett

Lead Practitioner of Science

The Team

from left to right:

Penelope Davies-Bright

Katie Hadley-Killips

Daniel Wallace

Poppy Greentree

Laila Carruthers-Catcheside

Lana Treacy

Working hard The presentation

The Faraday Challenge


On October 16th The Redhill Academy was proud to support the national ‘Restart a

Heart Day’ sponsored by The British Heart Foundation (BHF), in partnership with East

Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).

The aim of this day is to train as many

people as possible in CPR (chest

compressions) to create a ‘Nation of

Lifesavers’. Statistically in the UK

people who suffer a cardiac arrest,

where a person’s heart suddenly

stops beating and they are not

breathing, have a rapidly decreasing

chance of survival without early

recognition and early CPR.

CPR manually compresses the heart to keep blood and oxygen flowing to the brain until

professional help can take over. The UK currently falls behind other countries around

the world with bystanders often either not knowing what to do, or being too afraid to do

something.

This was the first year The Redhill Academy signed up to take part and with the help of

volunteers from EMAS, other emergency services and local hospitals, Year 9 and 10

students took part in fast paced 30-minute practicals to teach them how to save a life.

The key message for the day was clear; simple skills save lives - so have a go! There

was a definite ‘buzz’ after the sessions with many staff and students wanting it to be

repeated next year. Oliver Bere from EMAS who lead the sessions said “The students

were a credit to the school. Their impeccable behaviour and overwhelming attitude to

simply take part really made the difference – well done!”

In total 450 students were trained in CPR on the day, the highest number from any

secondary school that took part within Nottinghamshire. That’s 450 new ‘Redhill

Lifesavers’ out there.

Students were rewarded with a free pen after each session to see them prepared back

to lessons and certificates for each student who took part will be given out at the School

Awards ceremony in due course.

I would also like to add my thanks to all the staff for allowing the students out of lessons

to attend these sessions. The day was incredibly successful and I am particularly proud

of all the students that took part. What an amazing achievement!

Mr O Furniss

Teacher of Geography and House Achievement Coordinator

Restart A Heart Day 2019


Will Shaw plays Grieg

Those of you who know Will Shaw, Year 11, will know that he is a very unassuming young man and isn’t one to show off his abilities. Some of you may be aware that he is an exceptional pianist who gained a grade 8 distinction in Year 6 and passed his diploma in Year 8. He mentioned to me a couple of months ago that he was entering Newark and Sherwood Concert Band’s 'Young Soloist of the Year' competition. This competition was open to all young musicians who are aged 18 and under and he went on to win this. Here is a recording of him playing the first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor along with Newark and Sherwood Concert Band:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV1XH93obW8 Mrs Y Thomas

MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

Brookfield’s Garden Centre Christmas launch

The Vocal Ensemble were invited to perform at Brookfield’s Garden Centre as part

of their Christmas launch event on Thursday 7th November 2019. They entertained

passing customers with a selection from their Christmas repertoire. The event was

a great success enjoyed by parents, students, staff and the general public.

St Mary’s Church Christmas Fayre

On Saturday 23rd

November 2019 The Redhill Academy Swing Band and Vocal

Ensemble were invited to perform as part of the St Mary’s Church Christmas Fair.

The event took place inside the beautiful church and featured performances from

both of our outstanding ensembles. The students who took part provided

entertainment as visitors enjoyed the festivities on offer at the church. It was a very

exciting event and the students, as always, behaved and performed impeccably.

Carol singing

It is always our pleasure to go and sing for the residents of the local care homes.

Our Vocal Ensemble are currently preparing to visit a number of residential homes.

Our travels will take us to Coppice Lodge and Ernehale Lodge as we perform a

selection of carols for the residents.

Upcoming Event:

Annual Carol Concert

I would also like to take this opportunity to promote the annual Carol Concert which

will take place at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, on Wednesday 18th December 2019.

The evening will begin at 7pm and tickets will be on sale from the music office at

lunch times from Monday 9th December. Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £2

for concessions. The concert will showcase a large number of students who

perform within our extra-curricular ensembles. Please come along and join in with

the Christmas festivities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV1XH93obW8


Year 8 and Year 9 Art creations These photographs display the brilliant pieces of art work which these students have created in their sketchbooks and their exceptional hand skills using biro and fine line. Mrs A Metcalfe Teacher of Art

Detailed shoe drawings of Year 8 Students

by Aphene Bridges by Cyanne Wayland-Pinnock

by

Keshav

Kacker

by

Eleanor

Glover

Creation of can drawings by Year 9 students

by Ronnie Kokkinos by Erin Bell by May Keetley by Phoeby-Anne Archer- Doyle


Congratulations to our lioness Olivia Lowe

We would like to offer our huge congratulations to Olivia Lowe in Year 9 who has been

selected for The English Schools’ Football Association U15 national team 2019-20. She

had to shine in three different selection games against the very best players in the

country. We wish her the very best of luck for her season ahead as an England player!

Mrs S Johnson

Trust Director of PE


On Thursday 10th and Friday 11th October 2019, Year 11 students had the opportunity to experience

an interview with volunteers from a variety of local businesses. In preparation for this, Year 11

students undertook CV workshops and received guidance and support on interview techniques.

We received extremely positive feedback from the employers who commented on how professional

and prepared our students were.

Careers - Year 11 Mock Interviews

On behalf of our students, we would like to thank our partners from local businesses, for supporting

this event and helping our students to develop crucial employability skills for their futures:

Emma Laws, The Open University Senior Employer Engagement Manager

Lauren Watts, Styles and Wood Ltd

Sam Styles, L’Oreal

Margarou Antcliffe, HMRC

Andrew Bartram, HMRC

Cameron Macleod, HMRC

Ted Bishop, HMRC

Sharon Brown, HR Business Partner EON

Karen Bussey, Cp Service Innovation Lead

Katie Wright, Boots Inbound Supply Assistant

Kelly Bodycott, The Co-op Food Business

Caroline Tomlinson, Futures

Sarah Hewson, Local Councillor

Peter Hudson, Business Owner (Former British Army Officer)

Kevin Somerton, NHS Highbury Hospital

Simon Malbon, Experian

Geoff Craig, Environment Agency

Dean Wilson, Sheffield Health & Social Care Trust

Charlene Whithall, Social & Economic Impact Manager. Keepmoat

Miss Sophie Jupp, HR Consultant Eon

Tamzin Gordon, NHS Admin Clerical Assistant

Craig Cooper, District Prevention Officer Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service

Mrs C Blyth Careers Leader, The Redhill Academy Trust


Arts Challenge - All Entries

Inter-House Events


Arts Challenge

Inter-House Events

The House Achievement Co-ordinators are extremely proud to share with you the entries for this year’s Arts Challenge. Under the theme 'Equality', students were asked to produce a piece of artwork in the medium of their choice, which both clearly explored the theme and demonstrated skilful techniques.

There were so many entries this year that a mini exhibition of all the artwork was displayed and Redhill staff were requested to view and vote on the work. The work was extremely well received and we were overwhelmed with the positive feedback from teachers and support staff.

Well done to all that took part and a special congratulations to Kershav Kacker from Smith House coming 1

st place, Darcie Madgwick from 1

st Place: Kershav Kacker

2nd

Place: Darcie Madgwick

3rd

Place: Gracie Dixon

Lawrence 2nd

Place

and Gracie Dixon

from Africanus tak-

ing 3rd

Place.


Inter-House Events

Maths Challenge

A big thank you to Mrs Peasley for hosting this year’s maths challenge in which a team of students from each House went head to head with a variety of problem-solving activities. Well done to Lawrence – 1

st Place, Knight – 2

nd with Africanus and Smith taking joint 3

rd

Place.

Redhill Bake Off

This year’s Bake-Off, under the theme of Festive Cakes was a big hit! The cakes were judged based on taste, technique and presentation. Thank you to Mrs Massey and the Sixth Form team for helping to judge and a well done to Africanus and Green coming joint 1

st place, with Lawrence and Smith taking joint 2

nd place.

This leaves the overall standing of the Inter-House Cup as follows ...

… and the current results for the Inter-House Participation Cup:

Again, a big thank you to all the students that took part, House Captains and staff that helped support these events.

Mrs C Warren

House Achievement Coordinator


Year 10 Foundation Learning

The Year 10 Foundation Learning students have successfully completed the ASDAN Personal and Social Development Award. The units studied cover a range of topics including money, safety, preparation for the world of work and rights and responsibilities.

The group had their certificates presented by Mr Matthews and are now working towards another ASDAN Qualification in Employability which involves studying a range of units that prepares them for their future careers.

Mr M Johnson

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Christmas Tree Decoration 2019

The Year 9 ASDAN Certificate of Personal

Effectiveness (COPE) group were asked to decorate the Academy’s Christmas tree

this year. Stella Giddens Paige Jackson, Aaron Sharp and Luke Moore came up with this result.

Mrs C Brown

Learning Support


Thursday 28th November 2019 saw the annual DofE Award Presentation Evening at The Redhill

Academy. 40 Redhill students attended to collect their DofE Bronze and Silver Awards.

These students worked conscientiously to develop new skills, participated in regular physical

activities, helped in the community working as volunteers and completed arduous expeditions

around the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire countryside.

Redhill staff/DofE volunteers attended the event to present awards, certificates, badges and to

congratulate these exemplary students on their achievement.

Bronze Awardees 2018-2019:

Isabelle Akroyd, Lawrence Ashplant, Sam Berthels, Anysha Chinyemba, Charley Clarke-Smee,

Jack Clayton, Elizabeth Fisher, Lewis Hurt,

Nashiem Isman, Cameron Jeffery-Pooley,

Evie Johnston, Akeem Laing, Jenna Leeks,

Tim Lindars, Naomi MacLaren, Lana

Makuszenko, Brynley Martin, Joshua Mason,

Libby Middleton, Theo Pearce, Katie Sheldon,

Cassie Snodgrass, Jake Stott, Tom

Strudwick, Owen Sutcliffe, Elliot Taylor,

Kacey Thompson, Abbie Rachel Ward,

Matthew Warner.

Silver Awardees 2018-2019:

Katie Anderson, Ellie Blakey, Matthew Chivers,

Lucy-Jean Holmes, Rowan Ketteridge, Agathe

Ledru, Dylan McDonald, Skye Salmeron, Maisie

Smith, Jude Tamplin

Alongside the formal proceedings, students were

also nominated for peer awards. These awards

were voted for by the DofE students themselves

and the results were as follows:

Expert Navigator Awards – Ellie Blakey &

Owen Sutcliffe

Bag Packing Award – Ellie Blakey & Josh Mason

Mr/Mrs Motivator Award – Sam Berthels & Rowan Ketteridge

Creative Chef Awards – Izzy Akroyd & Maisie Smith

Wild Card Awards – Agathe Ledru & Kacey Thompson

Along with the final award, as nominated for by Redhill DofE staff:

Star of DofE Awards – Skye Salmeron & Jake Stott

We are all hugely proud of our DofE students – they have proved themselves to be an absolute

credit to The Redhill Academy and have surpassed all expectations.

Good luck to all of this year’s DofE groups (Bronze, Silver and GOLD) – we’ll see you there next

year!

Mrs C Smith and the DofE team

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Evening


The Nottinghamshire Outstanding

Achievement 4Uth Award The Nottinghamshire Outstanding Achievement 4Uth

Award aims to recognise young people who have

achieved a great deal and pushed their personal

boundaries, whatever they are. It is a county council

initiative to celebrate the achievements of young people

across the county.

Jasmine Chapman, Year 7, was nominated for the

Nottinghamshire young achievement award for several

reasons: her charity fundraising efforts, her sporting

achievements, the way she has raised awareness of

dwarfism in school and the community, and her overall

approach to life.

Jasmine decided she wanted to raise funds for Little People UK, a charity supporting

people with this condition. Jasmine and her mum worked tirelessly, collecting raffle prizes

and putting on an amazing coffee morning, raising £1,500.

She then set her sights on the Dwarf Sports Association UK (DSA UK), organising a

fundraising day called 'Sport for All'. Students were able to try inclusive sports and raise

money through sponsorship. Jasmine enlisted celebrity support and Ellie Simmonds sent a

personalised video, for an awareness assembly, where Tom Mills from DSA UK helped

telling young people about dwarf sports. Another £1,400 was raised, which paid for

inclusive PE equipment and also supported the work of DSA UK.

The events and fundraising have had a major effect. Jasmine helped many people to

celebrate differences and to see the importance of attitude and approach to life in

achieving goals.

Jasmine raised around £3,000 for charity, raised awareness of dwarfism at school and the

community and has also made various sporting achievements. She went on to not only win

the region award but also won the overall countywide award.

Jasmine doesn't let anything stand in her way. She is the sort of person that, wherever she

goes, she will attract attention, for all the right reasons. Jasmine is truly inspirational.

A big well done to Jasmine!

Mrs E Spencer

Teaching Assistant


Silver Lining It was with great pride that we heard about the success of Year 8 student Angelica

Alexander in the Volvo Cup Under 14 figure skating championships in Riga, Latvia.

Angelica has competed in this prestigious tournament previously in Denmark, Slovenia and

Scotland. On this occasion, she was delighted to finish in second taking the silver medal

with Italian competitors in first and third. Angelica loved everything about the experience

including staying together in a hotel with all the other skaters and using her skills in the

Russian language to communicate with girls from eastern Europe. As a school, we are

immensely proud of her achievement.

Mr N Matthews

Head of School


On Monday 11th November, the whole school took time out to remember those who have

given their lives in conflicts across the globe. A two minutes silence was impeccably

observed throughout the Academy and two students from each tutor group represented

their group at a short service, held at the Memorial Garden. After a reading about the first

ever two minutes silence in 1919, the Last Post was played by Mr Latham and Alannah

and Charlie Mylechreest. A wreath was also laid at the memorial stone by Luke Moore

and Paige Jackson.

The Memorial Garden is a focal point within the school and very unique. It is a peaceful

garden for quiet reflection and contemplation and a place where we can remember the

fallen from the Arnold area as well as former members of staff and students who have

sadly passed away more recently. We will always remember them.

Armistice Day 2019

Mr N Matthews Head of School


On a not so cold Wednesday 4th

December many students stepped forward from Knight House to raise money for a local charity called Footprints.

Footprints charity provides Conductive Education and other services to help children with mobility and communication problems develop the skills they need to thrive and achieve their potential.

We are very proud to support this charity and are extremely appreciative of the support given by students and families to fundraise this year. A big thank you to the many students that brought cakes in and baked goods to sell. This raised an impressive £89.50. We are still collecting sponsorship money for the Santa Run. A big thank you to all who took part and sponsored - we have already raised over £200.

Knight House Charity Event

Mrs C Warren

Teacher of Art and House Achievement Coordinator


Achievements

Maths – Year 7

For an excellent performance in their first assessment:

Tamzin Bartram, Jay Buchanan, Elijah Byfield, Matilda Clark, Nieve Gilbert, Bradley

Holmes, Joe Hunter, Aishveer Kaur, Corey Leatherland, Miguel Lontoc, Taneika Mclean,

Jake Moon, Emily Rowson-Mitchell, Samuel Sands, Shane Zhao

Science - Key Stage 3

For demonstrating an excellent attitude and effort in lessons: Sam Fretwell, Mya Gibbons, Chrisdaniel Nchinda Chamcheu and Archie Nelson

Science - Key Stage 4

For excellent attitude and effort: Jake Baker For outstanding performance in Physics: Ursula Baggaley Science - Key Stage 5

For making an excellent start to their studies in Year 12: Ella Croft, Rebecca Hales, Geevan Landa and Tara Shaemani Dance

Year 11

For achieving Grade 9 in their Mock Exams:

Maisie Smith and Bonnie Bluewater

Health and Social Care

Year 9 For achieving 100% in the first end of topic test: Sarah Clark and Kassy Lowe

Year 10 For excellent attitude and determination in her coursework: Elouise Raynor

Year 11 For amazing attitude and determination and for achieving Distinction in both compo-nents of coursework: Alice Lamb Business Year 11 For Excellent resilience and performance in their mock exams:

Tyrell Bryan, Emma Dillon, Jack France, Samuel Kellam, Britney Moodie, Kalan Philp,

Lauryn Powell, Ben Simpson-Hallas, Armin Teymouri


Computer Science

Year 7

For successful poster unit: Holly England, Phoebe Hallam-Rudd, Alfie Lee, Morgan Mclean, Georgia Peate, Leah Ridgley-Fardell, Rhianna Sharp, Eve Slater, Amiee White, Ruby Wilson

Year 8 For excellent logo unit:

Pheobe Billington, Kaira Domleo, Mia Elliott, Niylah Gordon, Kiran Hardy, Lily Jones, Katie Kirton, Olivia Marshall, Dione Mohammed, Natasha Need, Erin Shepherd, Lewis Stacey, Louisa Wells Year 9

For excellent progress:

Phoebe-Anne Archer-Doyle, Ollie Cole, Alex Hallam-Rudd, Grace Lee-Badial ,Keelie

Lovett, Liddie-Ann Nelder, Hava Sherko, Max Taylor

iMedia

Year 9


Logan Baber, Ashlei Domleo, Jonah Nash iMedia

Year 9


Logan Baber, Ashlei Domleo, Jonah Nash

Achievements


School Calendar

Autumn Term

Monday 2 September to

Friday 20 December

Half Term Week

Monday 21 October to

Friday 1 November

Spring Term

Monday 6 January to

Friday 3 April

Half Term Week

Monday 17 February to

Friday 21 February

Summer Term

Monday 20 April to

Friday 24 July *

Half Term Week

Monday 25 May to

Friday 29 May

Please be aware that some event or trip information in this calendar may be

subject to change.

Additional trip information that is not listed in this calendar will be sent home

to parents throughout the year.

* Please note the change to the May bank holiday from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May to commemorate the anniversary of VE day.


School Calendar

SPRING TERM

JANUARY

Week 1 Monday 6 Jan Year 13 Mock Exams (until 17.1.20) Tuesday 7 Jan Wednesday 8 Jan Trip: Year 9 Dance Theatre trip to Leicester Curve ‘West Side Story’ Thursday 9 Jan Friday 10 Jan Art GCSE Portfolio deadline Week 2 Monday 13 Jan Year 13 Mock Exams continue (until 17.1.20) Tuesday 14 Jan Wednesday 15 Jan UCAS Deadline (external) Trip: Year 10 Dance trip to NCN Thursday 16 Jan 4.00pm Year 11 Parents’ Evening Friday 17 Jan Week 1 Monday 20 Jan Year 7 Review Week Year 11 Assertive Mentoring 3 Week (until 24.1.20) Tuesday 21 Jan School closes early at 2.05pm Year 7 Reviews after school Year 9 Dance Primary visits Wednesday 22 Jan Year 9 Progress Report 1 issued Trip: Year 11 ‘Poetry Live’ at Theatre Royal Nottingham Thursday 23 Jan Year 9 Dance Primary visits 3.15pm Inter-House Engineering Challenge Friday 24 Jan Week 2 Monday 27 Jan Year 9 Review Week Tuesday 28 Jan Wednesday 29 Jan Year 8 Progress Report 1 issued 7.00pm Arts Celebration Evening Thursday 30 Jan School closes early at 2.05pm Year 9 Reviews after school Friday 31 Jan Year 13 Moving on day


School Calendar

SPRING TERM

FEBRUARY

Week 1 Monday 3 Feb Year 11 Food Preparation and Nutrition NEA 2 Practical exams (until 14.2.20) Year 8 ARTi Reading Tests throughout the week A2 Art portfolio deadline and external assignment set Tuesday 4 Feb Wednesday 5 Feb Year 10 Progress Report 2 issued Thursday 6 Feb P1 and P2 Intermediate Maths Challenge (Year 10 set 1 and some Year 9) Year 11 and 13 Group photographs (pm) Friday 7 Feb Year 13 Mock Results and Review Day Trip: Art London Gallery visit Week 2 Monday 10 Feb Year 11 Food Preparation and Nutrition NEA 2 Practical exams (until 14.2.20) Tuesday 11 Feb Trip: HE+ Visit to Peterhouse, Cambridge Trip: Year 10 and 11 ‘An Inspector Calls’, 7.30pm at Theatre Royal Nottingham Wednesday 12 Feb Year 12 Progress Report 2 issued Dance Arts Award Moderation 4.30pm GCSE Choreography sharing Thursday 13 Feb Inter-House KS4 Dodgeball (Sports Hall) – Tutor time 7.00pm Music Recital Evening Friday 14 Feb Valentine Reading event, LRC

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

School re-opens on Monday 24 February 2020.

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