headline 24 march 2016

Headline 24 March 2016

1-5 FEBRUARY

2016 B WEEK

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Mr ‘Safe Hands’ Boyd took the challenge very seriously...

Thank you to everyone who donated their £1 last Friday for Sport Relief, whether students ditched their uniform for the day, took part in the cross fit challenge or paid to ‘Beat the Teacher’ in goal...we appreciated their contribution. We raised in total £1429.20! Special congratulations to Emily Field (9LAM) who won the Cross Fit Challenge and 7JWK who raised £164.90.

It’s a powerful shot… and on target!

Another shot denied!

…time to focus!

Of all the money raised by the public through Sport Relief, 50% is used to make a difference right here in the UK, and 50% goes towards transforming lives across the world’s poorest communities. In the last two years, Sport Relief cash has helped to enable...

...over 189,000 children to attend school and get an

education

...734,000 children to be

given life-saving vaccines

…funding for 23 dementia

projects

…16,500 people get the support they need to improve

their mental health.


As we head off on our Easter break, our Year 11 students are embarking on their journey towards sitting their GCSE exams, which can mean only one thing...revision! We know this time can be extremely stressful for them and you as parents and we are here to help and support. Have a look at some of the tips below (from the BBC) on how to cope with revision and visit some of the links on the next page, containing some fantastic advice.

Revision tips It sounds obvious, but revision really is the key to exam success. Being well prepared for your exams is the best way to overcome stress and anxiety, and gives you the best chance of getting the best grades you can. Before you start revising, the amount of work you have to do can seem overwhelming. You may have to study for lots of different subjects at once, and it's easy to feel daunted.

Make a realistic revision schedule Work out how much you have to do and the time you have to do it in, then break it down into manageable chunks. Aim to do a few hours of revision each day, and mix up your subjects so you don't get bored. Find a revision style that suits you. Studying alone in a quiet room suits some people, but not everyone likes working in silence. Try playing music quietly in the background, or revising with a friend (but don't let them distract you!).

Customise your notes to make them more personal Experiment with colour coding, notes on postcards, diagrams or whatever helps you learn your topic. Make sure you understand everything. If you come across something you don't understand, try to find a new source of information that will help you understand it. Just memorising it won't help you in your exam. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher or a friend for help if you need it.

Look at past exam papers It means you can familiarise yourself with the layout and type of questions you'll be asked. Practise completing exam papers in the set time limit to improve your exam technique.

Get some rest and relaxation Revision is an important part of exam success, but it's also important that you don't overdo it. Studying for hours and hours will only make you tired and ruin your concentration, which may make you even more anxious.


Stress is a natural feeling that's designed to help us cope in difficult situations

In small amounts, it's good for you because it pushes you to work hard and do your very best. But too much stress can cause headaches and other problems. Taking regular short breaks while you're working may help. A break every 45 to 60 minutes is about right. During your breaks, do something relaxing, such as reading a book or going for a short walk. Taking your mind off your work will help you come back to it feeling refreshed. It can also help if you reward yourself after each revision session. When you're not revising, use your spare time to get away from your books and do something physical. Exercise is good for taking your mind off stress and keeping you positive, and it will help you sleep better. If you're still feeling stressed, it's important to talk to someone you trust, such as a family member, teacher or a friend. Many people find exams difficult to deal with, so don't be embarrassed to ask for support.

It's natural to be nervous on exam days, but don't let your nerves take over

Start the day with a good breakfast, and give yourself plenty of time to get to the exam hall. Remember to take everything you need, including pencils, pens and a calculator. A bottle of water and some tissues are also useful. Once the exam has started, take a few minutes to read the instructions and questions so you know exactly what's expected of you. Ask an exam supervisor if anything is unclear – they're there to help you. Plan how much time you'll need for each question. Don't panic if you get stuck on a question, but try to leave yourself enough time at the end to come back to it. Even if you're really stumped, an educated guess is better than leaving it blank. When the exam is over, don't spend too much time going over it in your head or worrying about it. Resist the temptation to compare your answers with those of your friends. If you have more exams to come, focus on the next one instead.

Look out for prolonged or extreme cases of the following: Difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty

waking up in the morning Constant tiredness Forgetfulness Unexplained aches and pains Poor appetite Loss of interest in activities Increased anxiety and irritability Increased heart rate Migraines/headaches Blurred vision Dizziness If you've noticed three or more of the above symptoms in your son or daughter over a few weeks, they may need to do something about their stress levels. Click on the links on the right for more advice on exam stress.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/globalassets/documents/advice-and-info/beat-exam-stress.pdf

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1HsY1X8ySjKBMVXPVCbP4qH/exam-stress

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/teengirls/Pages/examsense.aspx


The 17th Leeds Young Film Festival (24-31 March) is the North's largest family film event, with inspiring films and innovative activities citywide this Easter. Animation Central takes place over bank holiday weekend (25-28 March) at The Carriageworks Theatre and features a programme of workshops to entertain and inspire young people aged 10-15:

ASIFA Animation Challenge with David Bunting, story artist on Bob the Builder™, where you will learn drawn animation and filmmaking skills for ages 11-15.

ASIFA Composing Workshop, a unique opportunity for young musicians or those with an interest in music technology, where they are invited to engineer then mix a film score ages 11-15.

Cartoonist, animator and writer Alex Collier (Mr Bean, Class Dismissed, Viz) will tell you all about how he became an editor, and animator for Vic Reeves, in the FREE Draw Funny & Write Funny (27 Mar, 1.30pm) masterclass for ages 10+, and show the secrets behind writing an episode of CITV's Mr Bean animated series in the Mr Bean Scriptwriting Workshop (27 March, 10am, 3pm) for ages 10-15.

Digital Effects for Film Workshop with Blender (25/26 March, 10am, 12.30pm, 3.00pm) introduces the basics of how digital worlds are created for ages 10-15.

In Stop Motion Animation Workshop (25/26 March, 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm) animator Paul Couvela (Noddy, Pingu, Chuggington) teaches you to discover your inner animator for ages 10-15.

Visit leedsyoungfilm.com to see the full festival programme online and book tickets.

Goodbye and good luck to our Post 16 Office Manager, Helen Boardman, who leaves Ilkley Grammar School at Easter. Helen has worked at IGS for nearly 16 years and as well as her many other talents, creates, edits and communicates the Post 16 weekly newsletter. We will also say goodbye to Michael Cunningham at the end of the summer term who is starting a new adventure at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. In his own words he has thoroughly enjoyed his time at IGS. We will miss Michael’s excitement and exuberance at community events, his roar of pride and his sense of fun...he hopes to bow out by leading G Band to victory in the race for the Community Cup!

Helen Boardman Michael Cunningham

http://www.leedsyoungfilm.com


Bravo to four of our flautists: Jessica Wells (8MEH); Eleanor Griffith (11SMD); Kathryn Archer (13AH) and Natalie Portwood (13JLI) who all sat their Trinity flute exams recently. They all did incredibly well achieving:

Jess passed at Grade 4 Eleanor passed at Grade 5 Kathryn received a merit at Grade 7 Natalie achieved a merit at Grade 7

Well done to Jamie Kidd (9PB) who won a gold medal at the Belgium Open Taekwondo Championships. Jamie competed on the 20th March at the Belgian Open in Lommel, and finished in 1st place defeating German National Champion, Jona Porsch, 15-7 in the final.

This win was particularly sweet as it came on the back of last week’s news: Jamie winning bronze in the Dutch Open in Eindhoven, after losing out to his German opponent, 9-4, in the semi final. Jamie’s next competition will be on 10th April in Germany...good luck Jamie!

Jess Wells (8MEH) Eleanor Griffith (11SMD) Kathryn Archer (13AH) Natalie Portwood (13JLI)

https://www.facebook.com/belgianopentaekwondo/photos/a.1560839114207349.1073741826.1560830127541581/1563604627264131/?type=3&source=11


County Champions Well done to our U13 boys’ cricket team who reaffirmed our reputation as Yorkshire’s top state cricket school by winning the U13 Boys’ Indoor Championships at Headingley for the second time in three years last week. Eight finalists were divided into two groups of four to compete in a round-robin league, with the top two progressing to the semi-final stage. Batters score one run for hitting a side wall, plus an additional two for a run between the wickets. Three runs are awarded for wides and no-balls, so team scores can quickly amount to 80 or 90 in the 8 allotted overs per innings. The boys’ could not have got off to a better start as they registered 146 for 4 against South Hunsley of Goole and limited their opponents to 64 for 8. Some complacency crept in against Silverdale as Ilkley lost 7 wickets in their total of 112. However, the bowling and fielding proved outstanding as the Barnsley representatives were dismissed for 88. IGS then amassed 134 for 3 and bowled out Fulford of York for just 74 to earn their place in the last four. In the first semi-final Rastrick School set a target of 101 which Ilkley managed to pass for the loss of just one wicket. In the second, South Hunsley beat Richmond to make the final a repeat of the first fixture of the day. Ilkley Grammar School’s players were in extremely confident mood, especially after winning the toss and inviting South Hunsley to bat first. The bowlers and fielders produced their very best form to reduce their opposition to 93 all out. In reply, Ilkley’s batters knew exactly what they needed to do and cruised to victory in 5.4 overs to thoroughly deserve their success on the day and their renewed status as county champions. The successful squad was: Max Rogers (8ASH); James Patchett (8MEH); Arthur Turner (8MH); Josh Hall (8ASH); Isaac Luffman (8MEH); Will Hughes (8MEH); Tom Hills (8MEH) Harry Strachan (8LNR) and Rhys Samuel (8LNR). In the past ten years Ilkley Grammar school has won a total of 27 indoor cricket trophies at city level and above, with the highlight being three consecutive national titles by the school’s U15 girls in 2008, 2009 and 2010.


Congratulations to our U14 A and B netball teams who competed in the U14 Bradford District Netball Tournament on Monday night: Emily Dover (9HED); Faith Bradley (9DSF); Amber Woffindin (9DSF); Rachel Scott (9PDH); Caitlin Ives (9DSF); Hannah Marshall (9PB); Kara Milligan (9PDH); Alice Rodley (9PB); Bethan Morley (9PDH); Emily Field (9LAM); Vega Morris (9LAM); India Sahoto (9LAM); Olivia Barlow (9LAM); Ruby Sugden (9HED) and Jess Norris (9PDH). Ilkley A won 3, lost 2 and drew 1 with the following results: IGS A 1 v 3 Parkside IGS A 3 v 3 BGSB IGS A 5 v 0 BGGS IGS A 8 v 1 Holy Family B IGS A 9 v 1 BGS C IGS A 2 v 4 Beckfoot Ilkley B won 2 games and lost 3. Player of the Tournament for the A team was awarded to Ruby Sugden and the B team Player of the Tournament went to Bethan Morley.

Well done to Niamh Maroney (11HGW) who entered the Skipton Music Festival once again this year in a number of singing classes with the following fantastic success. Class 84 British Composer (Boy or girl 18 years and under song of own choice) Niamh had a shaky start this year and ended this class with a well-earned commended result and a 3rd place finish.

Class 87 Folk Song (18 years and under song of own choice) This class was Niamh’s strongest having won last year and in the younger age classes in the previous two years. She performed ‘I Must and I Will Get Married’ telling the tale, which dates back to the 1900s, of a daughter and mother arguing who is the right young man for her to marry. Although the competition was strong, Niamh retained the Renee Shepherd Memorial Trophy and received a Distinction grade.

Class 89 Songs from the Shows (Boy or Girl 18 years and under song of own choice) Niamh sang ‘The Sweetest Sound’ from Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein). This was well received by the adjudicator as it is a piece rarely attempted by students and rewarded Niamh with a well-deserved 2nd in another extremely competitive and close contest.

Niamh performed so well in all competitions that she was invited back for a fourth consecutive year to perform her folk song in the Saturday Final Concert!


Congratulations to seven of our scientists: Robbie Matthews (9PB), Hattie O'Looney (9SP), Sophie Kirkup (9LAM); Olivia Collins (9LG); Amelia Milner (9PDH); Noah Thomaidis (9SP) and Dominic Coy (9SP) who took part in a Red Kite (RKA) Science Competition last Friday. The competition at Lawnswood School was organised as part of British Science Week and our teams competed against other RKA schools. Hattie O’Looney and Sophie Kirkup have provided a report from the day. We were split into two teams, team one: Robbie Hattie, Sophie and Olivia and team two: Amelia, Noah and Dominic and competed in various rounds. We were given a quiz sheet which we could complete throughout the competition. First was the chemistry round which consisted of a periodic table quiz.

Then, for physics, we constructed a table out of newspaper in which one of our teams came second managing to hold 2kg! Next was the biology round where we made a model of a plant cell. In the afternoon, Professor David Beech gave us a presentation about cardiovascular surgery and discussed how he got involved in science. We enjoyed the challenges of the day and learnt lots about different types of science and how they can be used in the real world. We had lots of fun and were honoured to be involved.

Hattie O'Looney and Sophie Kirkup

Above Left to right: Amelia Milner, Dominic Coy and Noah Thomaidis

Above Left to right: Sophie Kirkup, Robbie Matthews, Hattie O’Looney and Olivia Collins

Both teams demonstrate the strength of their newspaper tables


Congratulations to three of our talented musicians on their recent music exam passes: Daisy Webb (13AH), Natasha Wills (13NPG) and Frankie Wills (10JDA). Daisy (Cello) and Francesca (Voice) were both awarded distinctions in their grade 8 exams. This is the highest mark possible. Natasha (Voice) gained 90% in her recent exam and is now the proud owner of a Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance and can use the letters DipLCM after her name...bravo to all three!

Well done and good luck to Emily Field (9LAM) who competed in the North East Regional Diving Championships last weekend and finished 5th on the 1 metre board and 6th on the 3 metre board. These results now qualify Emily for the National finals in both events later this year!

Daisy Webb Frankie Wills Natasha Wills

Well done to the following members of the girls’ coding club: Lily Gazeley (9HED); Ruby Bisset (9LG); Sophie Kirkup (9LAM); Cara Burden (9HED); Emily Field (9LAM); Maddie Morris (9SP); Sophie Tarring (9SP); Gemma Winslade (9SP) and Hattie O’Looney (9SP).

They recently filmed a video explaining why they chose computer science as an option subject...look out for a mature student hustling in on the action...girls code too!

https://youtu.be/OGiQTX0Oxj8


…IGS SPORT…IGS SPORT…IGS SPORT…IGS SPORT…IGS SPORT…IGS SPORT…IGS SPORT…

A SPORT CLUBS

MONDAY

11th

April

Y9 + Y10 American Football @ Fields 3:30 – 5.00pm (AF)

Y7 + Y9 Rounders @ Fields 3.30 – 4:30pm (FA/SD/DT)

Y8 Cricket @ Fields (SP)

TUESDAY

12th

April

All Years Tennis. 3:30 – 4:30pm (MWC)

Y7 Cricket @ Fields 3:30-4:30pm (RB)

WEDNESDAY

13th

April

Synchronised Swimming 2.15-3.20pm

Y8 + Y10 Rounders @ Fields 3.30 – 4:30pm (SB)

THURSDAY

14th

April

All Years Athletics @ Fields 3.30 – 4.40pm (MWC/LV)

Y9+10 Cricket @ Fields 3:30- 4.30pm (ACF/SG)

FRIDAY

15th

April

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The Art of Maths On Friday afternoon, we welcomed groups of Year 6 students from All Saints, Ashlands, Ben Rhydding, Burley Oaks and Burley Woodhead.

Throughout the afternoon they were exploring geometrical shapes and patterns learning how to fold a number of different shapes which they then transformed into artistic masterpieces. They worked together in teams containing students from different primaries to design and create their Mathematical Art.

The standards of creativity were incredibly high. We had everything from Easter bunnies, unicorns and seascapes to Easter themed Pac Man and honey bees. It was incredible to see what the students could produce in the time given.

Once they had finished the students along with the adults from their schools got a voting token and went around admiring all the pieces of art and had the tough job of picking out their favourite. The votes were counted and it was incredibly close. A big well done to all who attended and a big thank you to our Year 9 helpers who helped run the event. I can't wait for next year!

Miss Breaks

The winning team

Runners up

Left, Nathaniel Richardson (9PB) with the winning team: Malte Beyersdorff and Mackenzie Brumfitt (Ashlands),

Isabel Corbett and Lily Boswell (Burley Oaks), Madeleina Clark and

Phoebe Rishworth (Burley Woodhead)

Right, Alex Holdsworth (9SL) with the runners up: Sophia Leach and Ruby Paterson (Ashlands), George Knowles and

Wilbur Summerson (Burley Woodhead)


Letter From Number 10! Students in Year 7 have been studying the UNCRC – the United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child as part of their citizenship lessons. It is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history. The Convention has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child’s life and sets out all the rights to which all children everywhere are entitled. It also explains how adults and governments must work together to make sure all children can enjoy all their rights. These rights describe what a child needs to survive, grow, and live up to their potential in the world. They apply equally to every child, no matter who they are or where they come from. All children have rights. Unfortunately, however, despite the UNCRC, in some countries children do not enjoy the basic rights which we take for granted. In 7MPC and 7GS/JMP, IGS students were challenged to research some of the abuses which are taking place across the globe in countries like Somalia, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Sudan.

Sam Morris (7MPC) was the leader of the group tasked with researching the situation of children in Syria, a country which has been embroiled in conflict since 2011. Here children’s rights are violated every day as they live under the constant threat of death, abduction, torture and recruitment into armed forces. 6000 schools are unable to be used and consequently over half of Syria’s children have no access to education; they are also denied access to medical facilities, clean water and humanitarian aid. UNICEF has warned that they are in danger of becoming a lost generation.

Given that children’s rights are supposed to be protected, IGS students were asked to write a letter to the Prime Minister to draw attention to the abuses occurring and urge him to do something about it. Sam’s letter was selected to be sent off to No.10 and it is fantastic that his concerns have been acknowledged. Mrs Purnell, was very proud of Sam for wanting to make a positive difference and putting in the time and effort into producing such a well-informed and articulate letter. Syria is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a child and, after five years of civil war, millions of children have known nothing but conflict. Sam was prompted to take action and wanted to raise awareness of the violation of children’s rights under the UNCRC. It is great to see our students being active citizens who are prepared to take action to make a difference to the lives of others – it is an important part of our school vision. Well done Sam!

Sam Morris and Mrs Purnell


Car Boot Sales are held on Coutances Way (A65) with gates opening at 7.30am for sellers and 8am for buyers. Sales finish at 12.30pm. Standard pitches are £10, larger pitches £15 and parking for buyers is £1. Refreshments

will be available. The boot sales raise thousands of pounds for Ilkley Grammar School every year but relies on a team of volunteers. If you would like to help make the sales happen, please contact [email protected].

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Dinner Time Rota (No Bags in B Hall)

Sitting 1 12.30pm

Sitting 2 From 12.40pm

Sitting 3 Not before 12.45pm

Year 7 N3 and N6

Year 9 Packed Lunch Area: D Floor Social Area

Year 8 N4 and N8

Dates for the Diary

March Thursday 24 School closes for Easter

Easter Holiday: Friday 25th March—Friday 8th April Ski Trip: Saturday 26th March—Sunday 3rd April

April Monday 11 School opens Thursday 21 PTA Meeting Friday 22 Year 8 girls’ HPV vaccinations Wednesday 27 Year 6 Transition launch Thursday 28 Year 10 Parents’ Evening

May Monday 2 May Day School closed Tuesday 3 School re-opens

Look at our full school calendar here

Term Dates

SPRING TERM 2016

Thursday 24 Mar School closes

Easter Holiday: Friday 25th March— Friday 8th April

SUMMER TERM 2016

Monday 11 April School re-opens

Monday 2 May May Day School closed

Friday 27 May School closes

Half term: Monday 30th May— Friday 3rd June

Monday 6 June School re-opens

Friday 1 July Training Day (school closed)

Wednesday 20 July School Closes 1.30pm

Summer Holiday: Thursday 21st July— Monday 5th September

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