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Mr Jones (Head of PE) graduated from Bristol University with a BSc Sports Science in 2011. He lives locally to
the Academy and is invested in building on the hard work of Mr Kerby and the team to achieve sporting excel-
lence. He is committed to pupils representing the Academy at a regional, National and international level. We
will be introducing Mr Jones to our pupils and parents at our annual Sport day located at Trinity Fields on
Wednesday 16th July.
Mr Dyer (PE Coach) has a wide range of experience working in schools and academies across London and
USA. He will be with us for the rest of this academic year to coach and teach pupils in all aspects of the PE cur-
riculum, Sports enrichments and fixtures.
Ms Aly (Maths Teacher) graduated from Queen Mary University in 2012 with a BEng Computer Engineering
and went on to complete her PGCE at London Brunel University in 2013. Since 2013 she has taught in an Inter-
national School before commencing her post at Bolingbroke Academy in April 2015.
Mrs O’Loughlin (Maths Teacher) graduated from University of Limerick, Ireland in 2010. She has worked in
two South London schools and her pupils have an excellent track record of achievement. She has previously
taught GCSE and A‘level and will be an asset to the Maths team.
Mr Murphy (Science Teacher) graduated from Dublin University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a
Chemistry PGCE in 2009 in London.
Miss Austin (Philosophy & Ethics Teacher) graduated in Theology and Religious Studies at University of
Leeds in 2009. She completed her PGCE at Leeds Trinity University College in 2011. She has taught in high per-
forming selective and non-selective schools. Miss Austin's pupils have an impressive track record of GCSE and
A’level results and we look forward to her joining the Humanities team in September 2015.
I wish all of the pupils lots of luck in their exams next week.
I look forward to seeing your results.
Ms Edis
Volume. 3 Issue. 15
Friday 8th May 2015
Thank you to Alliyah for
performing in this morning's
assembly. It was a wonderful
way to start our Friday.
END OF YEAR EXAMS
Pupils have end of KS3 exams for Geography and History and
assessments for all other subjects in lessons next week (11 - 15th May).
They will have end of KS3 exams for core and remaining subjects
during exams week July 3rd-10th. Pupils will be given support to make
a revision programme but it is their responsibility to manage their
timetable.
As the country votes for it's Prime Minister the pupils at
Bolingbroke Academy have been casting their votes to decide the
lunchtimes and reading group times in our school day from September.
Votes are still being counted and will be announced after the half term
holidays.
As we grow to four cohorts in September 2015 we have
continue to recruit talented and passionate teachers and support staff:
Mrs Brett (Alternative Provision Co-ordinator) joins our
team this term to support our pupils and families who may be expe-
riencing challenge in their lives. Mrs Brett has extensive experi-
ence working with families across London and ensuring every child
can access educational provision in a smaller setting. Mrs Brett
teaches pupils across all our core subjects; English, Maths & Science.
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ASPIRATIONAL CAREERS ADVICE FOR ALL YEAR 9 PUPILS
By Ms Robinson
This week all our year 9 pupils have had a 20 minute one-to-one careers interview with a professional careers
advisor. The advisors all volunteer their time with the charity My Big Career www.mybigcareer.org and they
come from a range of different schools and colleges.
We would like to say an enormous thank you to:
Deborah Streatfield (Director of My Big Career and Careers consultant)
Caroline Robinson (completed Careers Guidance qualification at London South Bank University)
Nicolette Wykeman (Career Coach and Associate Career Consultant at Imperial College Business School)
Vince Pizzoni (MBC Trustee and former Careers Advisor at Cheltenham Ladies' College)
Sarah Newbery (Head of Careers and Work Experience at St Mary's School, Cambridge)
Nancy Van den Broeck (Careers Manager at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College)
Pamela Rider (Careers Advisor at Claremont Fan Court
School)
Independent careers advice for young people is a key factor in
boosting social mobility and My Big Career recruit advisors who are
motivated by their shared passion for making career and educational
opportunities available to all – regardless of background, affluence or
connections
Each pupil will be given an individual report detailing the discussion along with guidance for follow up activities
which Miss Robinson and Civitas tutors will support. Some pupils will be offered a mentor provided by My Big
Career which will start in the autumn term.
All of the pupils have left their interviews discussing future options with a renewed enthusiasm, asking about work
experience and people they want to meet.
We have been extremely proud of the way the pupils have welcomed our visitors and with the seriousness they
have taken the interviews.
Some comments from the pupils:
“She really knows what she’s talking about!”
“We talked about jobs I’d never thought of before”
“I definitely want to be in a caring job.”
“We talked about university and what I could study”
“I didn’t realise you don’t need a finance degree to work in the City”
YEAR 9 BATTLEFIELDS TRIP
For those pupils going on the Year 9 Battlefields Trip there is a special meeting for parents on
Thursday 14th May at 6pm
In the Commons
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH - PRACTICE EXPEDITION 1
By Ms Blacklock
27th - 28th April 2015
On this expedition in Epping Forest pupils took part in two days of Out-
door and Adventurous training covering map work, first aid, navigation,
outdoor survival skills, self-contained outdoor living, and camp craft. They
really impressed us with their independence , maturity and resilience.
They worked so well together as teams and stayed positive even when
their map reading had led them in the wrong direction, they quickly
redirected themselves and all pupils successfully reached the set
destinations.
The main message from pupils was tiring but FUN! And a really exciting
challenge. They now feel ready and prepared for the qualifying expedition
in September in Ashdown Forest.
Pupil articles will follow once the 2nd and final practice expedition is
completed on the 18th & 19th May.
Pupils putting their map reading skills
to the test.
After a good nights rest they are raring to
again!
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If you are interested in competing in The Great Bolingbroke Bake Off you need
to bring in a bake of your choice on Monday 11th May. You can bake whatever
you want – a cake, scones, bread – the first round is all about showing us what
you can bake.
Two pupils from each house will then be selected to bake in our own food
technology room in the second round. So get set and BAKE!!!
SPORTS DAY CHARITY EVENT
By Destiny Nicholas-Brown
At the end of Sports Day the pupils of Bolingbroke Academy are organising a very special sale of
refreshments. The money will go towards "Save the Children" a charity we hold close to our hearts. We
hope that you will enjoy the ice cream, cakes, sweets etc. (see more about Sports Day on Page 6)
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.EAL COFFEE MORNING ON
WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY
Waalidka iyo xanaaneyasha qaaliga ahoow,
Waxan idin sheegaynaa in aan sameyneyno maalinta
Arbacada ah taariikhduna tahay 13th May 2015.
EAL (morning coffee) kulan qaxwo oo aan kaga
hadli doono:
Ardayda eedabtooda iyo inqaabta la siiyo
Heerka waxbarasho iyo guulaha laga gaaro
Iyo waxyaabo kale oo muhiim u ah ardayda
Waxaan rajeyneynaa in aad ka soo qeyblidoontaan
kulankaas.
Mahadsanidiina
We would like to invite all our parents/carers who
do not have English as their first language to a cof-
fee Morning at Bolingbroke Academy on
Wednesday 13th May
It will be an opportunity to meet other parents and
also talk to the school about how we can support
you and your family as well as discussing any
improvements we can make to our communication
service.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
LUNCH PAYMENTS
SUMMER TERM
Parents are reminded that Summer Term
lunch payments must be received by 22
May. The cost of lunches for this half
term is £70.00. Please also ensure that
you are up to date with all payments for
lunch for the previous term. All details
can be found on WisePay. If you are hav-
ing difficulty making payments please con-
tact Mrs Thunhurst in the Finance Office
on 020 7924 8205 or by email at
WELL DONE ZAYD!
Congratulations to Zayd Addicott from Erskine for his
amazing achievement last weekend in the London Youth
Marathon. Zayd came third in London and we are all
very proud of the hard work you are doing in this sport.
SCHOOL NEWS
MEET OUR NEW
ADDITIONS!
THE STICK INSECTS!!
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SPORTS UPDATE
FIXTURES
Date Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
26th March Year 8 & 9 Boys Football
(h) Boys B Team v TCC
Year 8 & 9 Boys
Football
(h) Boys B Team v TCC
6th May Wandsworth Year 9
Athletics
13th May Wandsworth Year 7
Athletics
Wandsworth Year 8
Athletics
20th May
Emanuel Athletics Event
Emanuel School 4pm
Emanuel Athletics Event
Emanuel School 4pm
Emanuel Athletics Event
Emanuel School 4pm
23rd June
14th July ARK Schools Athletics
Championship
Crystal Palace National
Sports Centre (10am-
3.30pm)
ARK Schools Athletics
Championship
Crystal Palace National
Sports Centre (10am-
3.30pm)
ARK Schools Athletics
Championship
Crystal Palace National
Sports Centre (10am-
3.30pm)
15th July Bolingbroke Academy
Sports Day
Trinity Fields
Parents are very welcome. Why not bring a picnic and compete in the annual
Parent v Staff tug of war.
Parents 1 - Staff 0
Bolingbroke are gearing up for a summer of fantastic sports!
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COMMUNICATION AT BOLINGBROKE ACADEMY
PARENT/CARER COMMUNICATION
If you would like to contact the school regarding your child. Here is a reminder of the procedure.
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
for?
YES
You are happy with
the result.
NO
Email or call Ms Bessa, Assistant Principal
for Behaviour & Ethos
Did you get the response you were
hoping for?
YES
You are happy
with the result.
NO
Email or call Ms Edis via her PA
020 7924 8202
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
for?
YES
You are happy with
the result.
NO
Email or call the Subject Lead Teacher
or Head of Department
Did you get the response you were hoping
for?
YES
You are happy with
the result.
NO
Email or call Mr Speight, Vice Principal
Did you get the response you were
hoping for?
YES
You are happy
with the result.
STAFF RESPONSE
Email: 24 hour response
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HOUSE COMPETITIONS
SCORES ON THE DOORS!
1st
Competition Erskine Klein Smyth Verbiest
Brought forward 363 271 151 279
Dyslexia Awareness Competition 10 25
Dyslexia Awareness Grid 2 6
Dyslexia Awareness Entry Points 8 5 27 20
Pupil's wearing Poppies 34 34 64 41
SSF Participation 20 20 10 25
Sonnet Competition 30 15 5
Oh Bolingbroke 5 20 10
Spring Menu 25 10
Spring Menu Entries 23 45
Staff Secret Santa 20
Mr Crumbleholme beard shave 20
What would you like to see implemented
in your Academy this year? 8 7 89 10
Achievement Points 50 50 5 50
Bolingbroke has talent auditions 15 35 5 25
Spelling Bee 112 107 70 54
Aut1 & Aut 2 Be Bold Totals 1950 1362 2697 1719
Spelling Bee Participation 10 5 10 5
WW1 House Competition 23 16 61 38
Short Story 18 1 27 0
Jam Jar Competition 0 25 30 40
Book Character Competition 292 215 286 548
MFL House Competition 25 0 0 0
Sp1 & Sp2 Be Bold Totals 1728 1751 1441 1788
Science Challenge 15 0 20 0
Spring Fair Poster 0 0 35 0
Pi Maths Challenge 0 20 5 10
NBA Tournament 0 5 10 5
Generation Game 50 30 30 40
Bolingbroke Challenge 20 10 0 0
Music Performances in Assembly 25 0 5 5
Music Performances in Assembly 10 5 0 0
Spring 1 Effort Scores 45 35 20 35
TOTAL 4856 4066 5191 4823
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FAMILY DINING
Week Beginning 27th April
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mains Pesto Pasta Cottage Pie with a
Herby Mash Top
Roast Gammon
Roast Halal Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese Fish Fingers
Meat Free As Above Veggie Pie with a
Herby Mash Top Roast Quorn As Above Veggie Fingers
Sides Cheese
Chef's Salad Mixed Vegetables
Yorkshires
Roast Potato
Mixed Vegetables
Gravy
Broccoli Salad
Potato Wedges
Peas
Tartar Sauce
Puddings Fruit Strawberry Eton
Mess Marble Cake Peach Yoghurt Melon
Week Beginning 4th May
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mains BBQ Chicken
Leg
Mixed Bean Enchi-
ladas Chilli con Carne
Chicken & Vege-
table Pie with a
Pastry Lid
Chinese Chicken
Leg
Meat Free BBQ Quorn As Above Quorn Chilli Vegetable Pie
with a Pastry Lid
Chinese Marinated
Quorn
Sides Couscous Salad Chef's Salad
Jacket Potato
Cheese
Mixed Salad
Mixed
Vegetables Pasta Salad
Puddings Raspberry
Yoghurt Strawberry Jelly Fruit
Chocolate
Cookie Mixed Fruit Salad
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club is available in the dining hall to all pupils, Monday-Thursday from 7.30am-8.10am.
Toast 30p for 2 slices, including toppings
NEW Bacon Sandwich £1.00
Cereal 28p - 70p per bowl
Apple juice/Orange Juice 17p/14p per glass
Yoghurt 49p
Selection of fruit 23p-41p per item
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BOLINGBROKE KEY CALENDAR 2014-2015
SUMMER 1
MAY Wednesday 6th Year 9 Civitas Evening 5:30 - 6:30pm
You will be contacted by your Civitas Tutor to arrange an
appointment.
Friday 8th Year 8 Trip to Shakespeare's Globe
Monday 11th Assessment Week
Wednesday 13th EAL Coffee Morning 10:30 - 11:30
Monday 18th DoE Bronze Practice expedition 2
Tuesday 19th DoE Bronze Practice expedition 2
Wednesday 20th Instrument Lesson Performances Music Concert
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday 22nd Summer 1 Ends
JUNE Monday 1 School Closed (INSET DAY)
Tuesday 2 Enrichments Commence
Tuesday 9 Whole School Photo ( Rescheduled due to weather)
Monday 22 Year 7 Concert at St Michael's Church 6pm - 7pm
Thursday 25 School Closed (INSET DAY)
Friday 26 School Closed (INSET DAY)
Monday 29 Class of 2021 ( Year 7) Parents Meeting
Tuesday 30 Ark Music Gala
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UNIFORM SUPPLIERS
Khalsa Schoolwear
388 Bethnal Green Road
London, E2 0AH
020 7729 3286
http://www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk/
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UNIFORM
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 Essential £5.00
Academy Back Pack Optional £18.00
Academy Water Bottle Optional
£3.50
SHOES
Please note that pupils are not allowed to wear Kickers whilst in school.
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STAFF CONTACTS
A reminder of staff contact details
THE CORE TEAM
Role Name Email address
Principal Ms Edis [email protected]
Vice Principal Mr Speight [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Behaviour & Ethos Ms Bessa [email protected]
THE TEACHING STAFF
Role Name Email address
Art & Design Technology Ms Wheeler [email protected]
Art & Design Teacher Ms Houghton [email protected]
English Subject Leader Mrs Green [email protected]
English Ms Khan [email protected]
English Ms Nobes [email protected]
English Ms Widdowson [email protected]
English Ms Brown [email protected]
Subject Leader Humanities and DoE Assessor Ms Blacklock [email protected]
Geography Mr Truman [email protected]
Lead History Teacher Ms Oliver [email protected]
Maths Subject Leader Miss Donaldson [email protected]
Maths Teacher Ms Banks [email protected]
Maths Teacher Ms Aly [email protected]
Maths Teacher & Head of House Ms Tibbetts [email protected]
Lead Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Sherman [email protected]
Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Konneradt [email protected]
Music Lead Tutor Mrs Riley [email protected]
Music: Guitar, Bass and Drum Mr Favre [email protected]
Music: Vocal Tutor Ms Kirby-Ashmore [email protected]
Music: Brass Mr Vincent [email protected]
PE Subject Leader & Head of House Mr Kerby [email protected]
PE Teacher Miss Luetchford [email protected]
PE Coach Mr Brooks [email protected]
PE Coach Mr Dyer [email protected]
Science Subject Leader Mr Conlon [email protected]
Science Mr Whitehead [email protected]
Science Ms Mayotte [email protected]
Science Dr Kennedy [email protected]
THE SUPPORT STAFF
Role Name Email address
Research and Development Leader Ms Robinson [email protected]
Head of Klein House Ms Lahai - Taylor [email protected]
Head of Smyth House Ms Kelly [email protected]
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Mr Bismark [email protected]
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Mr Sillah [email protected]
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)/Librarian Miss Rose [email protected]
Learning Support Assistant Mr Rogers [email protected]
Cover Supervisor Mr Effah [email protected]
THE OPERATIONAL STAFF
Role Name Email address
PA to Principal Mrs Harris [email protected]
Administrator Mr McIntyre [email protected]
Behaviour Administrator Ms Sarwar [email protected]
Finance Administrator Ms Thunhurst [email protected]
Facilities Assistant Mr Clow [email protected]
Chef Manager Ms Crabtree [email protected]
DESIGNATED MEMBER OF STAFF for Child Protection Ms Bessa