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CTC Kingshurst Academy’s Official Termly MagazineISSUE 47Dec 2017 ctckingshurstacademy @ctckaFollow us on:

Post-16 presentation evening 2017At the point of welcoming back a large and promising cohort of Year 12 students to the academy, it is with a degree of irony that we also say a fond farewell to the departing Year 13 group of BTEC and IB Diploma students.

It is always one of the great events that we look forward to, in celebrating the achievements of the outgoing students prior to them shortly departing to the far-flung corners of the region or indeed country as they commence their respective university course, apprenticeship or gained employment.

The Principal’s Cup – for outstanding contributions to academy life

Ella-Louise McMullen & James Evans

Outstanding commitment to CAS (community) activities

James Evans

The International Ambassador AwardJoshua Murphy

Outstanding achievement on work experience

Elisabeth Harris

Outstanding progress on a Post-16 courseRaia Apelatou & Tayte Hubbard-Fullard

This year was no exception as we welcomed back students, parent and carers to a full capacity main hall in order to enjoy the prize giving in addition to the presentation by our guest speaker for this year, the endurance adventurer, Sean Conway.

The Class of 2015 leave their considerable mark on the academy as they depart. With BTEC Extended Diploma students achieving a joint highest academy record of D*DD in addition 96% of IB Diploma students securing 24 IB Points or above which is an academy

record, a challenge has well and truly been set for the newly promoted Year 13 students to rise to this challenge.

As ever, in addition to celebrating the achievements of the outgoing Year 13, we also pause to congratulate our previous Year 12 students for their respective BTEC and IB subject prizes as they progress in the final year of their qualification at the Academy.

The evening was ritually brought to a close by Mr Hewson awarding his “Principal’s Cup” special awards in recognition

of the two individuals who have demonstrated a notable commitment to their studies. We are delighted to announce that the recipients of this year’s award were Ella-Louise McMullen and James Evans.

In conclusion, we congratulate the Class of 2015, thank all of the students, parents, carers, staff members and Governors who were able to attend the event and offer their support to an outstanding group of young people and wish you all the very best in your next steps into academic or working life.

Record high BTEC

Results of

D*DD

96% IB Students24 IB points

or above

Message from the Principal, Damon Hewson It is, as always, a pleasure to introduce this edition of ‘InsideOut’, which once again highlights the successes of our students and staff over the past few months. It’s certainly been a busy term, with our Open Evening, presentation evenings and our first Ofsted monitoring inspection – which I’m delighted to say highlighted the academy’s positive movement forward – all before October half term! I’d like to extend special thanks to Miss Galloway and her brilliant company of actors for bringing to life their rendition of ‘Macbeth’ in the Shakespeare Schools Festival and all those involved in organising the recent Christmas dinner for our local senior citizens. Always guaranteed to be an enjoyable affair, this year was no different with all our guests commenting incredibly positively on the evening and, especially, on the fantastic way our students represented the academy. There is no doubt that it put all those involved thoroughly in the Christmas spirit! Sincere thanks to all the students and teachers who have contributed to this edition of ‘InsideOut’, ably assisted by Tori Sutton, for capturing that flavour of what makes the academy such a special place. With the holidays and a well-deserved break for our students and staff fast approaching, I would like to extend to you all my best wishes for a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and positive 2018.

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Sean Conway, Endurance AdventurerSean is well known for setting genuine challenges, starting small in 2008 where he cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats. This then quickly escalated to:

•2012: An attempt on the world record for cycling around the world!

•2013: Becoming the first person in history to swim the full length of Great Britain, and in the process, endure bitter cold and numerous jellyfish ‘attacks’!

•2015: Attempting to run from John O’Groats to Land’s End, and therefore completing a ‘triathlon’ of cycling/swimming/running challenges along the full length of the country.

Some of his exploits were captured in a series broadcasted on the Discovery Channel. For more information about Sean’s adventures please visit his website

www.seanconway.com

Life at Post-16The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognised qualification which allows so many opportunities. A student going through the IB will become a well rounded educated student with a lot of experience. The IB allows you to keep options available, you choose out of the six options of subjects which you want to do at higher or standard level: making you more comfortable with subjects you’re perhaps not very confident in. However presenting your diploma to universities shows you can time manage, prioritise and stay focused despite a heavy work load. Throughout your education, doing the IB you meet lots of teachers and are taught on a more personal level. As a Post-16 student there is a lot of support around you whether subject teachers or head of Post-16 who are always keen to help you succeed. There is lots of resources accessible at the academy

such as the Information Centre or the use of iMacs and iPads which allow you do plenty of research from many different sources whenever you’re stuck for answers.

By Georgina Cotterill, Year 13.

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Post-16 Open EveningOn Wednesday 8th November, we held our annual Post-16 information evening, where students both internal and external, were showcased both of our qualifications we can offer. Teachers and current students were available to discuss the BTEC qualifications. Our BTEC courses include; Art and Design, Media, Business, Health and Social care and Uniform Services.

By Georgina Cotterill, Year 13.

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Shakespeare Schools Festival Experience by Emily Day, 8 Galloway

Designer of the MonthExcellent work this term across all key stages. Students have made phone holders and metal tool boxes in Design Technology. In Food Technology they have been cooking up a storm with meringues and beef stroganoffs.

A special well done to all students who achieved Designer of the Month.

Our drama club at CTC took part in the

Shakespeare Schools Festival performance and spent a couple of

months rehearsing ‘Macbeth’. On our first trip to the MAC theatre, we performed a rough version

of scene ten from our play to another school; they gave us feedback and we

did the same for them. We were given tips, for

example: move your body more to look natural and

face towards the audience when you speak. On the day of

the performance, we went to the theatre for a technical rehearsal and

dress rehearsal. After lunch, we went to the Midlands Wildlife conservation park

and then went back to the theatre for a final dress rehearsal. Then came the performance.

We were all nervous, but it turned out really well and we remembered all of our lines. We used the whole

of the stage, including different levels and creating effects using lighting. We also had live sound instead of sound

effects, created using a drum.

The Shakespeare School Festival is a company that raises money for schools to take part and to have the experience to perform

Shakespeare’s plays in professional theatres across the UK.

Victoria Janas Year 7 Food Technology –

Miss ReynoldsChicken Nuggets

Jay Binning Year 11 Product Design –

Miss Tongue

Joe BraddishYear 8 Design and Technology –

Mr O’CarrollMetal Toolbox

Ibrahim Navid Year 8 Food Technology –

Ms HobbinsSpaghetti Bolognese

Scott BevingtonYear 9 Engineering –

Mr Simms

Mya PughYear 10 Food Technology –

Mr O’Carroll

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The new school year saw the introduction of the new CTC Kingshurst Academy uniform. The distinctive new uniform has been a resounding success. It portrays the school image in a professional and business-like manner. The students now wear their uniform with a sense of pride, feeling part of an enhanced learning culture. Feedback from both students and parents has been positive, the parents appreciating the initial school funding the supply of the bespoke embroidered blazer and the pupils appreciating the addition of the jumper. So, all in all its been a resounding success.

The second improvement was implemented after the half term break, this being the improved structure to the academy day. The changes have brought a calmer feel to the school environment when travelling between lessons and during breaks. The addition of the “Do It Now” task has ensured that students arrive to lessons in a positive frame of mind. This enables them to gain access to all learning opportunities.

The tutor time being shortened ensures an efficient conveyance

of relevant information in a timely manor allowing students to remain focused for the duration.

The longer lunch break has been appreciated by students and staff for allowing a less rushed meal time. Most students have appreciated the segmented rest areas however, some students feel that the rest areas are too

restrictive.

Overall, I think you will agree that the new start to the term has been a widely accepted successful experience had by all.

By Jack Wood, Student Voice Rep, Year 10

If any students have any comments regarding the recent changes, please feel free to contact your Student Voice representative.

New Uniform and Academy Day

Did You Know?AFTER COLLEGE ACTIVITIESIf students are staying in collegeafter 3:05 p.m. for any reason(sports practices, after school clubs/rehearsals, homework club,interventions, catch up classes)then they MUST register at thestart of the session.

TELEPHONE IN ADMINISTRATION OFFICEStudents should only ask touse the telephone in the office for emergencies . A minimum charge of 20p will be made for each call.

Attendance

outstanding

good

expected

99%

97%

96%

All pupils who

achieve 97%or above for each half

term will gain a reward. For each term at

97%will be eligible for a rewards TRIP.

good97

%

FIRST CALL HOMEA reminder that if your child isnot going to be at college, for alegitimate reason, then parentsneed to contact the college by8.00 a.m. at the latest, on the dayof absence on

0121 329 8300or0121 329 8307.

When college is closed,messages can be left onthe answering machine.Switchboard is open from7:30am

If students are late into college they MUST sign in with Natalie Grady in D026.

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Paper Aeroplane WinnersKey Stage 3

1stChurchill – Malachi Christopher (7 Broadhurst) –

15.05m

2ndNewton – Mason McIlmurray (8 Smith) –

13.85m

3rdPankhurst – Kyle Hyland (8 Smith) –

11.30m

4thBrontë – Qadir Hussain (7 Wilson) –

10.65m

5thTull – Aman Ashfaq (8 Smith) –

7.82m

1st –

Chu

rchi

ll –

Mala

chi Christopher (7Broadhurst) – 15.05m

There were two paper aeroplane challenges that took place for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students (Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th November). There were a wide variety of designs with some working better than others! The pressure was on as you were only allowed a single throw with your creation.

The Heads of House and Assistant Heads of House were tasked with carving pumpkins for Halloween! House Bronte won!

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1st –

Chu

rchi

ll –

Mala

chi Christopher (7Broadhurst) – 15.05m

Pumpkins carving competition

GOLDEN TIME

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inning

Pumkin Bronte!

The delightful students at CTC Kingshurst Academy are awarded golden time for their efforts in lessons and the house points they receive. Since the start of the school year, the house system has really thrived and we felt that the students who have continuously done well should be rewarded. We put it to the students, via social media, in which they wanted golden time at the end of the day.

Each house awarded 15 students, across all year groups, to take part in this golden time opportunity. The 15 students were the ones who receive the most house points within the first half term. House points are awarded to the students for being, ready, respectful, responsible and any extra efforts that they have displayed in lesson and around the academy. The canteen staff put on an array of food for them to enjoy, while they sat, chatted with friends and enjoyed the free golden time.

Well done to all those students who received golden time last half term. Let see who are the next winners are.

Miss Reid, Head of House Pankhurst

“Students loved golden time as they got a reward in form time, they could go on their phones, chat to friends and eat. Last terms reward was food, hotdogs, wedges, and chicken burgers.

There’s no other way into the rewards, if you’re in school working hard you get the rewards.” by Alfie Bowkett, Year 8 Student Voice

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The Dodgeball CompetitionWe held a dodgeball competition for both Year 7 and Year 8 on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th October. The house teams were highly competitive with great effort put in by all. The final results can be seen below:

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Year 7 Results

Year 7 Results

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was ever made without a bold guess..”

NEWTON

2 - Ellie Bishop 7 Bailey NEWTON3 - Callum Timmins 8 O’Brien PANKHURST

4 - Ruby Bowkett 7 Wilson PANKHURST5 - Callum O’Donnell 8 O’Brien NEWTON

6 - Harmony McNally 8 O'Brien - CHURCHILL 7 - Charlee Sherriff 7 Wilson BRONTE

8 - Zane Stevens 8 O'Brien CHURCHILL

Card designed byChloe Danher, 8 Somerville

Our annual Christmas card competition has been won by Chloe Danher 8 Somerville. The design has

been printed and sent out to friends and colleagues of the academy.

Runners

Up

Runners

Up

1stChloe recieving her award and cards from Mr Hewson.

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WinnerChloe Danher

8 Somerville NEWTON

Christmas Card Competition

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Thanks all your support:Performing Arts

AlumniAdminSanta

First Aid Photography

CateringGeneral Support

GrottoChristmas Decorations

Sponsors

CTC Kingshurst Academy’s Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party 2017

There may not have been snow, but it was bitterly cold on the night of Friday 1st of December. That

did not stop over one hundred and forty guests from turning up to the CTC Academy’s 14th Annual Senior

Citizens Christmas Party.

And what a party it was! Student elves were out in full force making our visitors welcome and on hand to deal with any task that presented itself. Without them the event would not be possible. Proof, if it were needed, that the volunteering ethos is alive

and well at the academy.

Our friends Dave Vaux and Paul Jaques weaved there magic to create a truly enchanting grotto where

Father Christmas met the guests. An event captured on camera for eternity thanks to the IT team.

The entertainment was sublime, the ball room dancers traversed the floor and the academy band

played renditions of Christmas favourites.So to the dinner or really it should be called the feast.

Marc and the catering staff did themselves proud. Three courses which would grace any menu of any

five star restaurant.

George from the Banbury Club ran the bingo always a favourite and this year was no exception. A big

thank you to him for giving up his time.Last of all was the raffle, everyone so keen to get

a ticket and who could blame them when the top prize was a Christmas hamper kindly donated by the

cleaning staff. How those elves struggled to get it into the winners taxi!

The evening came to a close and as our guests made their way home you could hear just how much this

event means to them. It is a real positive example of the academy making a real difference to the lives of

the people in this community. So many people make this possible, students and staff all volunteering

to make this one of the highlights of the academy calendar.

Dan Jones, Outdoor Learning Supervisor

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CTC Kingshurst Academy’s Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party 2017

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The Great OutdoorsOur award winning gardening club meets weekly and we are working on some exciting projects. We are entering a competition to design a flowerbed entitled “our blue planet”. The winning design will be brought to life in Malvern Park. The individual winner will receive a goody bag and their school receives £100 a prize. In addition to this we will be entering the Solihull Neighbourhood in Bloom competition, previously being awarded a gold certificate. We are busy planting crops; we have celery, garlic, onions already planted. Mr Court, who is Miss Phipps father, very kindly donated the garlic bulbs and onion sets.

We cover all aspects of planting and growing of vegetables, flowers, herbs and shrubs. I am extremely proud of the students who regularly join us at gardening club. We are a very friendly and helpful group where everybody is welcome.

Should you want to come along and see what it’s all

about please contactMr Allbrook in B105.

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Jack Grealish helps launch Children’s University to Year 7 studentsAston Villa player Jack Grealish visited the academy to speak to Year 7 students and help promote the Children’s University program, which aims to involve more children in extracurricular activities and experiences, as well as exposing them to higher education.

Jack spoke about how his dedication to football and other extracurricular sports was the key to his success as a professional football player. He also fielded questions from the audience, and told the students that to achieve their dreams, they needed to be determined and persistent, especially in extracurricular opportunities.

Jack also spoke about how he dreams of playing in the Champion’s League with Villa, and assured any fans in the audience that he was focusing on his part in Villa’s season.

The Children’s University is an organisation that rewards children who make the extra effort to gain new skills and participate in the after school clubs offered by the academy. By fulfilling the requisite 100 hours of extracurricular activities, students are extended an invitation to receive a Gold award and graduate at the University of Birmingham. The programme is intended not only to provide an incentive for students to be proactive and challenge themselves, but also to encourage them to pursue higher education.

During the night, The DJ Club demonstrated their skills and there were talks from Candy Kong and Sophie Maguire on the importance of the after school programs operated by the academy. The academy offers a diverse range of after school clubs, all of which are free for students to partake in. These clubs range from DJ Club to Tennis Club, accommodating for a wide variety of interests and passions.

Written by Year 12 IB student Jack Flynn

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Year 7/8 GymnasticsThe gymnasts have continued to develop their skills this year and have worked on individual skills and group work. Special mention to Lleyla Wallace and Phoebe Gray-Wood who have worked incredibly hard and can now perform a forward somersault with style and class. The year 8’s have worked together to perform a range of group balances and routines, which show a real quality of movement. The girls perform a fantastic range of skills and are going from strength to strength and will hopefully, get to showcase their talent in a competitive arena soon.

Miss Gilchrist

Year 8 Netball The year 8 girls have had a fantastic start to the year. They have played exceptionally well as a team in training and have secured some fantastic wins. The first game of the season was played against Lighthall School where the girls dominated their opponents in every area. The game ended with a brilliant score of 5-2. Top scorers of the game were Safiyah Jahic and Abbi Jenner. Girlie of the game was given to Ellie Bartram. The second game of the season was played against John Henry Newman where the girls continued their winning streak with a 9-6 win. The girls continued to aim high with another win against Heart of England School. The final score was 4-1.

Miss Usen and Miss Gilchrist

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Year 7 Boys FootballThe year 7 football started with a very tough game in the National Cup against Sandwell Academy, it was a baptism of fire. They battled hard in the first half and were unfortunate not to score as the Sandwell Academy goalkeeper pulled off two amazing saves. Unfortunately Sandwell took hold of the game in the 2nd half and finally finished by scoring 8 goals. Their first game in the Solihull Cup was a completely different game, CTC were leading 2-1 up till the last 5 minutes when Alderbrook scored to take the game to extra time. CTC were unfortunate to lose the game 3-2 after extra time with a goal being scored in the last minute. With the potential of being knocked out of all 3 cups the year 7s travelled to King Solomon IBS where their nerves and disappointment from the previous two games had gone. CTC took the lead early on in the game and they never looked like losing the game, they ended up winning the game 9-1 Burns (3), Adeyemi (3), Pegg, Fryer, Jones. They have a next round fixture against Light Hall in the Birmingham Cup.

Mr McEvoy

Year 8 Boys Football2-0 win in the 1st round of the Solihull Cup; only turning up with 11 players the team started well, playing the ball well from back to front. Then we took the lead through a well worked goal with Connor Mannion shooting from outside the box to which the keeper pulled off a good save only for the ball to rebound to Mateen who put the ball in the net. We then carried on to play good football throughout with the away team not really testing our defence or goalkeeper. We then doubled our advantage with a stunning goal from Leo Iverson who took the ball well and thumped the ball into the back of the net from outside the box. Mr Hinsley

Year 9 Boys FootballThe year 9 football team have started strong in the 3 cups that they are in. They are currently in the 4th round of the National Cup where they have been drawn against the strong St Peters School. Their previous results in the cup have been:

Ormiston (W) 5-2 Proctor (3) Eze-Sunday, JonesNicholas Chamberline (W) 7-0 Proctor (4) Eze Sunday (2) Walsh

Hinkley Academy (W) 5-1 Proctor (4) Wilson

In the Birmingham Cup they are through to the 3rd round against Coleshill School. In the two previous rounds they have managed to beat teams that have knocked them out in cups in previous years. This has shown how far the team have come and how they have gelled as

a team. Plantsbrook (W) 2-1 Proctor (2)

Tudor Grange (W) 4-1 Proctor (3) Thompson

In the Solihull Cup the team were given the game by Smith’s Wood who couldn’t play the fixture. A small 6-a-side game was played instead where the year 9s won 3-0.

So far the team have played 6 games and have won all 6; they have scored 26 goals and conceded 5. MacKenzie Proctor tops the goals scorers with 16 goals. A huge well done to all those who have played in the squad this year. Let’s keep on pushing forwards in the cups to see if we can reach our goal of 2 finals out of the 3 cups.

Mr McEvoy

U13 and U16 Girls Football TeamsIt has been a slow start to the girl’s football season this year with a number of games being arranged and then cancelled by the opposition. Despite this, the U13 girl’s football team participated in a tournament at John Henry Newman, coming a very respectable 3rd, which was organised as part of girl’s football week. Abbi Jenner starting off her school season as a goal scoring machine again, scoring 9 goals during the tournament.

Both the U13 and U16 teams got byes in their first round games for the Cup and the U13’s now need to play Lyndon in the 2nd round. The U16 team are through to the semi-finals after beating Alderbrook 2-1 in their cup tie with goals from Humera Ashfaq and a goalkeeping error allowing Ellie Burke to claim a goal. The New Year will see a large number of the girl’s games being played with a large number of schools entering the Solihull league and cup competitions.

Miss Lowe

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SPORT

We hope you enjoyed this issue of InsideOut that, once again, illustrates the energy of the school as reflected by the multitude of activities taking place. Students and staff deserve great credit for the progress they have made. I’d like to thank Miss Sutton for her design skills and all the students

involved who shared their achievements.If you’ve any comments or suggestions about this issue you can contact me at: lee.fletcher@ctckingshurst.academy. If any students are

interested in journalism and contributing to InsideOut please get in touch with me. Enjoy a relaxing Christmas holiday! Lee Fletcher.

Football AchievementCalum Barnes has had a trial at the England disability football pathway and he has been selected as one of only three in the West Midlands to go further. This is only one stage down from the England trials’ what a great achievement.

“We are all very proud of Calum and his achievements so far. He is a very talented young man and has the potential to go all the way and succeed in the England trials. This success is testament to the hard work and dedication he puts in on a daily basis and we are all 100% behind him as he progresses on his football journey. Well done Calum!” Mr Bailey

Year 11 Boys FootballThe year 11 football team have made a very promising start to the season in what has actually been their most successful year since joining the academy. The boys have so far played 6 games across 3 cup competitions, winning 4 games and losing 2– albeit 1 loss resulting from a dubious coin toss as to which team progresses against Park Hall. As a result of this run of good form, the team have made it to the quarter finals of the Birmingham Cup which has yet to be played.

Completed fixtures so far:CTC 4 - 2 Sidney Stringer Academy – (Stroud x3, Lineker)John Henry Newman 2 – 4 CTC – (B. Billingsley, Lineker, Williams, Kelleher)CTC 2 – 1 Marlborough (AET) – (O’Mahoney, B. Billingsley)Kenilworth 2 – 1 CTC – (Smith)Park Hall – CTC – (Loss due to a coin toss to determine winner)CTC 3 – 2 Lighthall – (Stroud x2, C. Billingsley)

The team has so far this year managed to score 15 goals, whilst conceding 9. Aaron Stroud has been the most prolific of the bunch netting himself 5 of the goals. The boys should be extremely proud of their achievements so far this year and carry on their great form into the quarter finals against Arden. Mr Cronin