Volume 6, Issue 5

The Thomas Lord Audley School

The Griffin

8 October 2012

Tuesday 9 & Wed10 October Yr11 French written Exam. Thursday 11 October, G & T visit to the Pimlott Foundation . Monday 15 October, Yr9 London Dungeon and Jack the Ripper trip. Tuesday 16 October, Yr11 Careers Convention at Weston Homes Stadium. Thursday 18 October, Family Indoor Five a Side Football. Thursday 18 October,

19.00-20.30 Prize Evening for Yrs 8-11. Friday 19 October, High Tide, Mersea buses will leave school at 2.30.

Leading British Athlete Visits School JJ Jegede is one of Great Britain's leading athletes whose speciality is the Long Jump. He has a personal best of 8.11 metres and is current-ly the 2012 UK Champion. As part of the Sky Sports Living for Sport Mentoring Programme he paid a visit to The Thomas Lord Audley School and gave inspirational advice to GCSE pupils and those selected as very talented in Sport and PE. JJ spent most of the day with the talented SKY SPORTS group developing their six keys to success through a series of workshops, which have been developed in partnership with the British Athletes Commission. As part of the Sky Sports Living for Sport Mentoring Programme pupils identified specific areas for development in the following: mental toughness; hunger to achieve; people skills; sports and life knowledge; breaking barriers and planning for success. JJ is a fantastic role model for pupils and many of the students felt they received excellent direction in achieving their sporting goals. M Julier, PE Dept.

The oldest child in each family has been given a copy of a booklet ‘Secondary Education Provision in Colchester’. to take home for parents.

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COLCHESTER CAREERS CONVENTION

Tuesday 16th October 2012, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

at Weston Homes Community Stadium

The Colchester 14 to 19 Area Planning Group which represents all of the secondary schools and col-leges in Colchester is holding a district Careers Convention on Tuesday 16 th October 2012, at the Wes-ton Homes Football Stadium, Colchester. This letter is to invite you to the Careers Convention during the twilight session which is from 5pm until 7.30pm. You may arrive at any time during this time and speak to any of the exhibitors who will be from: Further Education, Higher Education, training providers, local employers and professional organisa-tions. The event is going to be an opportunity for over 2000 Colchester students and parents to find out about careers, training and local opportunities; employers, training providers and national organisations to publicise what they do and talk about the opportunities available within their sector. Please note that the event is not intended to be a recruitment fair but an opportunity for you to find out about different careers and their training routes. It will also be an ideal opportunity to speak to people who are actually involved in the work, giving you a real insight into whether it will be the career for you. If you would like to attend either with your parents or on your own please complete the reply slip below and return Mrs King in the Main Office as soon as possible. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Reply slip: COLCHESTER CAREERS CONVENTION Tuesday 16th October 2012, 5.00pm to 7.30pm at Weston Homes Community Stadium, Colchester Confirmation Slip, please return to Mrs King in the Main Office by Friday 12 October. I would like to attend the Colchester Careers Convention being organised by the Colchester 14 -19 Area Planning Group at the Weston Homes Stadium between 5pm and 7.30pm.

Chelsea FC Mascot

Congratulations to Kieran Seager (8D-AF) who has been selected to become a mascot for Chelsea foot-ball club!

Not many people get the opportunity however Kieran has been selected to walk with the captains out of the tunnel at the start of the match for his favourite team.

The big match he has been chosen for is the Capital One Cup 4th round, Chelsea vs Man United. Weds 31st Oct. (KO19:45) It is during half term and is being televised so keep an eye out for our TLA mascot! Well done Kieran

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LUNCH MENU 2 for Week beginning 8 October 2012 CHOICES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Meat/Fish choices

Spaghetti Bolognese

Curry Wurst Braised Lamb & Onion

Paella

* * Cheese/Beef

Burger * *

Vegetarian Choice

Spicy Cheese & Tomato Pasta

Quorn Pasty Cheese & Potato Pie * *

Jacket Potato with filling

Veggie Burgers

Coeliac Choice Cheese Salad

Ham, Chips &

Peas

* *

**

* *

Potatoes/ Carbohydrates

Garlic Bread

Chips Yorkie Roast

Potato

Jacket Potato Chips Sesame Bun

Vegetables Side Salad Jacket Potato

Garden Peas Cabbage Baked Beans

Runner Beans Baked Beans

Desserts Fresh Fruit Yogurt

Crackle Cakes Yogurt

Bakewell Tart

Melon Boat Fruit Yogurt Shortbread

Trifle Doughnut

Yogurt

Choc Oat Cake Cornflake Tart

Yoghurt

Syrup Pudding Yogurt

Iced Bun

Custard/Sauce Custard Custard Custard

Main meal costs £1.90. Desserts or cakes 60p. Fresh fruit 30/40p

Also available : Sandwiches, wraps, Baguettes and drinks at various prices. We offer a balanced meal, including 2/3

of your 5 a day, subsidised by the school.

Attendance Winners—10D-RO

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO2 8NJ

Tel: 01206 547911 Fax: 01206 760581

E-mail: enquiries@tla.essex.sch.uk www.tla.essex.sch.uk

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Peer Mentoring Last July, over 20 of our students who are now in Year 11, were trained to become peer mentors. Younger students in the school are put forward for mentoring by their Head of House if they need support in certain areas, such as finding it hard to settle into a bigger school or looking for help to stay out of trouble. Our peer mentors meet regularly with their students to enable them to share their concerns with someone on their wavelength! If students want to access this scheme, all they have to do is either speak to one for our peer mentors with the bright yellow cards or email tsc@tla.essex.sch.uk and someone from our team will meet with them. Jon Bland Deputy Headteacher, TLA

Indoor Cricket

Indoor Cricket Club is held every Friday after school and is open to all pupils. This will start at 3:30 until 4:30. and will not cost the student anything. Students will be taught by a professional coach.