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Volume. 5 Issue. 1

Friday 9th September

Dear Parents / Carers and Friends of Bolingbroke,

It has been two days of activity, energy & excitement as we have welcomed our 5 th Academic year group - the

Class of 2023 to Bolingbroke Academy. Yesterday all 5 year groups started the new academic year with a differ-

ent focus.

Class of 2023 (Year 7) We welcomed the Class of 2023 to the Academy

Class of 2014 (Year 8) Explored our local area to learn about many of our local heroes

Class of 2021 (Year 9) Visited Cambridge University to launch their GCSE Foundation year

Class of 2020 (Year 10) Visited Twickenham Stadium to be inspired to set out their own employability goals

Class of 2019 (Year 11) Attended their Work Experience Week

In our usual fashion the Class of 2022 welcomed our new pupils into the Academy. I always find their first day a

real privilege & this year was no exception. In only two days our Year 7 have settled into the ethos and have

managed to learn the mantra, their way around the building and meet many new pupils and staff. We will share a

few pictures with you to try to capture the highlights in our next issue.

Last year our parents/carers gave us most positive feedback on how we can develop our communication systems

and I am pleased to announce the launch of Bolingbroke Post by the end of this month. Bolingbroke Post will

enable us to e-mail everything directly to you that relates to your child and keep you up to date with House and

Year group events.

This year we have added a new Parent event to the calendar – an evening of Cheese & Wine to welcome the

new Year 7 Parents/Carers. Thank you to Mr & Mrs Newman for sponsoring the cheese for the event. All new

Year 7 parents / carers are welcome to come along to meet the Governors, Core team & Heads of House.

Over the next 2 weeks your child’s Civitas tutor will contact you to introduce herself or himself to the family to

catch up on how your child has started the new academic year. However if you are keen to speak to the tutor

in advance of the phone call please do not hesitate to send an e-mail. All e-mail addresses are at the end of this

newsletter.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of baby Flanagan. And offer our congratulations to Mr

Kerby and Ms Khan for their respective marriages over the summer.

And lastly a thank you to our amazing team for finishing our second induction day with such

energy and resilience.

Ms Edis

Principal

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OVER THE SUMMER….

SUMMER SCHOOL

Over the summer holidays some of our incoming pupils came in for Bolingbroke summer school, a week of fun and

activities where they got to know the school and some of their teachers and classmates.

YEAR 11 WORK EXPERIENCE

The Year 11s had a week of work experience that ended today. Pupils had placements in a variety of industries and

jobs to give them a taste of workplace environments and maybe even some ideas about their futures.

Viva rocking at Wunjo Guitar

and Bass

Shannon at Fab Lab

Myles making models at

Four Four Six Six

Alexa at Clapham Library

Latresha at Ideas Box

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YEAR 9 TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE

By Ms Tibbetts

The first day back for our Year 9 pupils saw them visit the historical city

of Cambridge.

We kick started the morning by heading to Robinson College where the

pupils were given the privilege of using one of the lecture halls, Umney

theatre. Dr Victoria Harvey, one of the school liason officers, delivered

a very engaging and informative presentation on University life. The pu-

pils were very surprised to learn about the high number of courses

available across the UK (51000!) and of the flexibility and choice on of-

fer. Mr Speight then welcomed Year 9 into their GCSE foundation year,

introducing them to their journey ahead and inspiring future success by

drawing on the phenomenal performance of team GB at the summer Olympics. Ms Green and Ms Davidson offered

further insight into their year ahead through exploring the topics and themes they would be learning this year.

Over lunch, pupils had their first taste of Cambridge with a picnic on The Backs in the sunshine.

Time in the afternoon was completely dedicated to exploring beautiful Cambridge. Popular spots amongst the pupils

were King's Parade, the University Library and the view of punting from Garret Hostel Bridge.

Thank you to all the pupils for the enthusiasm and maturity they showed, they were a credit to the school. Dr Vic-

toria Harvey shared how impressed she was the pupils high level of engagement and participation.

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YEAR 10 TRIP TO TWICKENHAM STOOP

By Ms Pinner

The Class of 2020 started their first day of year 10 meeting their new CIVITAS tutors and taking the quick

coach trip to Twickenham Stadium. Our day consisted of a tour of the stadium and RFU facilities, a Goal

Setting Session, and a Dragon's Den Challenge. On the tour, we ran into three year 11 pupils who were in

the middle of their work experience assignments. It was great to see other Bolingbroke pupils out there in

the real world, representing the school so well.

During the Goal Setting Session all pupils had the opportunity to think about the challenges that lay ahead,

and visualize their goals for the coming year. Pupils brainstormed the steps they need to take to reach their

goals by the end of year 10.

The Dragon's Den Challenge was full of creative thinking and team work. Working in groups of 5, pupils

were asked by the RFU to create a campaign to increase participation in rugby across England. Pupils took

turns leading their team through a series of planning steps and finally preparing a presentation.

We ate lunch outside in the sunshine and practiced singing 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot'. After our break we

went back to the Six Nations Suite and had an Introduction to GCSE assembly. Mr. Kerby, Mr. Jones, and

Ms. Pinner shared stories about their experiences as secondary school pupils, including some hilari-

ous prom pictures which were worth more than a few laughs!

It was a day filled with big ideas, deep thinking, and high aspirations. Thank you to the RFU for hosting us at

Twickenham and to all the staff who helped make the sessions meaningful and engaging. The trip was

a thoroughly positive start to year 10 for the Class of 2020!

Pupils Singing ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot’

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SKI TRIP PRESENTATION EVENING

There is a ski trip presentation evening on the Thursday 13th October 6-7pm. This is for all students

and parents who are going on the 2017 ski trip. The evening will have key information about the trip

and is a chance to get vital information about the

trip.

Ms Luetch-

ford

NEED TO KNOW…

Entering the school

All pupils are required to enter to school through the courtyard at the entrance on Belleville

Road.

Once the gates have been closed at 8.15am, they will then enter through the Wakehurst Road

entrance where they will report to reception. On Friday’s the gate closes at 8.55.

What to do if your child is unwell and unable to attend school.

Please ensure you contact the absence line (option 1) before 8.30am stating your child’s name,

civitas group and reason for sickness. Absences should be reported on each day of sickness.

If they are absent due to having a medical appointment, you will be required to provide a note

from the doctor.

Lateness

If your child has a valid reason as to why they are late to school, please ensure you provide them

with a signed note stating why. Any pupil who does not have a valid reason (i.e. medical appoint-

ment, or illness) will receive 30 minute detention to sit that evening.

Requests to see the Principal

We kindly ask that any requests to see the principal is made through her PA. If you do have any

issues and would like to speak to someone, we do ask if in the first instance you speak to your

child’s Civitas tutor.

SHOW MY HOMEWORK

Please note that Pupils and Parents can view homework assignments on Show my Homework

without a login or password through the school website.

Just go to the ‘Life At School’ tab, select Show My Homework and follow this link:

https://

bolingbrokeacademy.showmyhomework.co.uk.

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Please see the staff contact details here: http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/about-us/staff

Do you have a question or would like to give feedback?

PASTORAL

Extra curricular, behaviour, emotional support, sickness etc.

Email or call your child's Civitas Tutor.

Did you get the response you were hoping for?

YES

You are happy with

the result.

NO

Email or call your child's Head of House

Did you get the response you were hoping

YES

You are happy

with the result.

NO

Email or call Mr Kerby, Assistant Principal

for Behaviour & Ethos

j.kerby@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

Did you get the response you were

YES

You are happy

with the result.

NO

Email or call Ms Edis via her PA

c.seghal@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

You have now followed all the steps. If you feel unhappy or the issue is

still unresolved you can make a formal complaint.

Our complaints procedure can be found on our website

www.arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.

SUBJECT

Homework, revision etc.

Email or call your child's Subject Teacher.

Did you get the response you were hoping

YES

You are happy

NO

Email or call the Subject Lead Teacher

or Head of Department

Did you get the response you were hoping

YES

You are happy

NO

Email or call Mr Speight, Vice Principal

r.speight@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

Did you get the response you were

YES

You are happy

STAFF RESPONSE

Email: 24 hour response

Phone: 48 hour response

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PARENT COUNCIL

NOTICEBOARD

NEXT PARENT

COUNCIL MEETING:

Thursday 20th October

7.30pm

@ Bolingbroke

PARENT COUNCIL

COFFEE

MORNING

Friday 30th September

In the Butterfly

Garden

ALL ARE WELCOME

YEAR 7 PARENTS

WELCOME EVENING

Monday 19th September

7.30 –8.30pm

Please see invitation on next page for more information.

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FAMILY DINING

Week Beginning 19th September

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Mains Spicy Jerk

Chicken Beef Stew

Roast Pork

Halal Roast Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese Breaded Cod Fillet

Meat Free Spicy Jerk

Butternut Squash Veggie Stew Roast Quorn See Above

Roasted Vegetable

Pie

Sides

Coconut Rice

Black Eyed Beans

Chef's Salad

Mashed Potato

Mixed Vegetables

Roast Potatoes

Yorkshire Puddings

Broccoli and

Cauliflower

Gravy

Garlic Bread

Salad

Chips

Peas

Sweetcorn

Tartare Sauce

Puddings Melon Wedges

Mixed Fruit

Crumble and

Custard

Strawberry

Yoghurt Cookies

Ice cream

Competition

Winner

Thanks to

Oddono’s

Week Beginning 12th September

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Mains

Local Butchers

Beef Sausages

served with

Caramelised

Onion Gravy

Pasta with Basil

Sauce

Pastry Topped

Cottage Pie Peri Peri Chicken Tuna Fusilli Pasta

Meat Free

Quorn Sausages

with Caramelised

Onion Gravy

As Above Pastry Topped

Veggie Pie

Peri Peri

Vegetable

Tomato and Basil

Pasta

Sides

Mashed Potato

Sweetcorn and

Peas

Salad

Cheese

Peas

Gravy

Steamed Rice

Mixed Vegetables

Grated Cheese

Mixed Salad

Puddings

Choice of

Satsuma, Banana,

Apple

Apple Cake Fruit Salad Strawberry Jelly Chocolate Cake

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Dates may change but we will give you advanced warning for these and any cancellations.

KEY DATES 2016-2017

Date Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Monday 12th September

First day back

from Work Ex-

perience. Start-

ing at 8.15am

Friday 16th September Auditions 4pm

Monday 19th September

Parent Council

Cheese & Wine

Event

7.30pm -8.30pm

@ Bolingbroke

Academy

Enrichments Begin –Cycle 1

Tuesday 20th September Women in Tech Event

12 –5pm

Friday 23rd September

Annual Speech Day & Prize Giving Day

10.30 am - 12pm - Senior School Event

2pm - 3.30pm - Junior School Event

Please see website for more information.

Monday 26th September Year 10 GCSE RE trip to Jewish Museum

Tuesday 27th September

Subject Progress

Evening

4.30pm - 7.15pm

@ Bolingbroke

Academy

Thursday 29th September -

Saturday 1st October KS4 Paris Trip

Friday 30th September Parent Council Coffee Morning in the Butterfly Garden

Thursday 6th October OPEN EVENING 5.15pm - 7.15pm

Saturday 8th October

OPEN DAY 9.30am - 11.30am

AND

SIXTH FORM EVENT 1130am - 1.30pm

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Item Prices

Pen - green £0.25

Pen - Black £0.25

Pencils £0.15

Rubbers £0.25

Sharpener £0.35

Highlighter - green £0.90

Highlighter - orange £0.90

Ruler 30cm clear £0.60

Protractors £0.60

Glue Stick £1.20

Compass £0.60

Transparent Pencil Cases £1.20

Complete set £6.00

Planners (Now Available) £2.60

Scientific Calculators (Now Available) £5.50

BOLINGBROKE SHOP

OPEN NOW

Opening times:

7:45-8:00am

Break time

Lunch time

What it is:

A shop run by the pupil librarian team, where you can buy the cor-

rect stationery for school. Everything can be paid for by Wisepay.

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Academy Uniform

Item Essential/Optional Price

Academy Blazer Essential £38.00 - £42.00

Academy Tie Essential £6.75

Academy Jumper Essential £14.50 - £16.50

Academy Tank Top Essential £14.50 - £16.50

White Shirt/Blouse Essential £12.00

Academy Boys Trousers

Or Academy Girls Trousers Or Academy Girls Skirt

Essential

£15.00 - £20.00

£16.00 – £20.00 £16.50 - £18.50

Academy Rain Coat

Or Academy Winter Coat

Essential

£13.00 - £16.00

£30.00 - £40.00

Academy Sports Uniform

Item Essential/Optional Price

Academy Polo Shirt Essential £14.00 - £16.00

Academy Shorts

Or

Academy Skort

Essential

£12.00 - £14.00

£14.00 - £16.00

Academy Football Socks Essential £6.50 - £7.50

Tracksuit Top Optional £20.00 - £24.00

Tracksuit Bottoms Optional £15.00 - £18.00

Academy Accessories

Item Essential/Optional Price

Academy Portfolio/Satchel Essential £18:00

Academy PE String Bag or

Academy Back Pack

£5.00 Essential

£18.00

Academy Water Bottle Optional £3.50

Academy Hijab Essential £10.00

SHOES

Please note that pupils are not allowed to wear Kickers whilst in school.

HAIR, JEWELLERY AND NAILS.

No jewellery is to be worn except plain watches and one plain metal, discreet ear stud (which should be no larger

than 4mm in diameter) in each ear. Hair must be worn in a style appropriate to a business environment and ex-

treme hairstyles/colours (Including patterns in the hair) and hair bands that undermine the ethos or discipline of

the Academy will not be permitted. Hair should be no shorter than Grade 2. Facial hair is not permitted and pupils

should be clean shaven at all times. Make up, nail polish and false finger nails are not permitted. All judgements on

acceptability can only be made by Bolingbroke staff.

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THE TEACHING STAFF Role Name Email address Art & Design Technology Teacher Ms Wheeler j.wheeler@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Art & Design Technology Teacher Mr Thomas j.thomas@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Lead Product Design Teacher Ms Idris y.idris@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of Music Ms Breckon r.breckon@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music Teacher Ms Cooke b.cooke@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music Lead Tutor Mrs Riley f.riley@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music: Guitar and Bass Mr Favre f.favre@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music: Vocal Tutor Ms Kirby-Ashmore e.kirbyashmore@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music: Brass Mr Alexander j.alexander@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music: Drumming Mr Parkinson m.parkinson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Music: Woodwind and Keyboard Ms Cartlidge z.cartlidge@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Drama Teacher Ms Jenner-Murphy j.jenner-murphy@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of English Ms Khan s.khan@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher & SEN Coordinator Ms Widdowson l.widdowson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher & Head of House Ms Brown a.brown@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher Ms Nobes p.nobes@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher Ms Mclaverty-Williamson r.mclaverty-williamson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher Ms Pfendt h.pfendt@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher Ms Tuckett c.tuckett@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher Ms Orchin c.orchin@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org English Teacher Ms Sturgess e.sturgess@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of Humanities Ms Flanagan j.flanagan@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Lead History Teacher Ms Oliver e.oliver@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org History Teacher Mr Garry j.garry@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Lead Philosophy & Ethics Teacher Ms Austin h.austin@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Lead Geography Teacher Ms Kaisharis m.kaisharis@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Geography Teacher Mr Rowe j.rowe@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of Maths Mr Ali s.ali@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher & Head of House Ms Tibbetts c.tibbetts@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Ms Banks a.banks@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Ms Garne s.garne@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Ms Smithies a.smithies@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Ms Davidson s.davidson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Ms Hill v.hill@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Mr Noy j.noy@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Mr Iles d.iles@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Maths Teacher Mr Simpson b.simpson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of Foreign Languages Ms Sherman b.sherman@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Konneradt m.konneradt@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Joseph f.joseph@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Jay c.jay@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of PE Mr Jones d.jones@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org PE Teacher Miss Luetchford a.luetchford@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org PE Coach Mr Brooks c.brooks@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org PE Coach Ms Dempster j.dempster@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of Science Mr Conlon d.conlon@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Science Teacher & Head of House Ms Pinner a.pinner@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Science Teacher Ms Wadham k.wadham@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Science Teacher Ms Mayotte c.mayotte@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Science Teacher Ms Coyte y.coyte@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Physics Teacher Ms Manisier k.manisier@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Food Technology Teacher Ms Tooman m.tooman@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

STAFF CONTACTS

A reminder of staff contact details

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THE CORE TEAM Role Name Email address Principal Ms Edis c.edis@arkbolingrokeacademy.org Vice Principal Mr Speight r.speight@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Assistant Principal, Behaviour & Ethos Mr Kerby j.kerby@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Assistant Principal, Teaching & Learning Ms Brookes a.brookes@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Director of Communication Ms Green j.green@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org THE SUPPORT STAFF Role Name Email address Research and Development Leader Ms Robinson k.robinson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Head of Klein House Ms Marnier l.marnier@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org PA to the Principal Ms Seghal c.seghal@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Mr Bismark w.bismark@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Ms Overin n.overin@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Ms Anslow-Moore a.anslow-moore@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Ms Smith a.smith@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Mr Rands d.rands@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Science Technician Ms Jinah s.jinah@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Library Assistant Ms Jones v.jones@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Inclusion Co-ordinator Mr Thorpe a.thorpe@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org Cover Supervisor Mr Effah e.effah@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

Parent Council Chair: Justine Aspey - jcaspey@icloud.com

STAFF CONTACTS

A reminder of staff contact details