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SCHOOL NEWS Mountview Drama Trip

On Thursday 10th October, selected GCSE Drama

students were treated to an invitation from

Mountview Academy to watch their post 18 acting

students perform

Shakespeare's

Romeo and Juliet at

Mountview's brand new

campus in Peckham.

This was a great

opportunity for GCSE

students to see new

routes into the arts

profession, whilst also

enjoying an innovative

and highly engaging

adaptation of

Shakespeare's classic.

PARENTAL

NEWS NEWS BULLETIN

HEADLINE NOTICES Autumn Half-Term Holiday

21st October 2019 – 1st November 2019

A reminder that the Autumn half-term break takes place from

Monday 21st October until Friday 1st November. Please note

that all Year 11 students are required to attend school on

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd October for revision. Optional

revision sessions for students in Years 11 & 13 will continue

throughout the rest of the holiday. Further details have been

emailed to parents & students in these year groups separately.

All students return to school on Monday 4th November at

8.30am. We would like to wish all students and parents a restful

and enjoyable break.

Year 8 student Shani Harris encourages girls to ride

BMXs

On Tuesday 15th October, Shani

Harris, Year 8, featured on a

programme on CBBC, encouraging

girls to ride BMXs. Shani is very

dedicated and practices five days

a week. Shani along with her

friend Nicola, who she met whilst

riding at their BMX club, want to

see more girls in the sport and

hope to become coaches when

they are older. The girls love riding so much that even when they

fall on the track they get back up and carry on riding. The girls

support each other and push each other to be better riders.

Fire Safety – Fireworks Warning!

Watching fireworks is great fun but as Bonfire

Night and Diwali approach, we would like to

remind parents to take care as children are

more likely to get hurt by fireworks than

adults. The most common injuries nationally

are to hands, followed by the eyes and face.

Most injuries happen at family bonfires

or private displays. Please take care this

fireworks season.

Please remind your child that it is illegal

for children under 18 to be sold fireworks

and to have them in their possession.

Fireworks are also prohibited inside or

within the vicinity of the school as part of

our Offensive Weapon Policy and any

breach can lead to permanent exclusion.

KFS Autumn Student and Parent Online

Questionnaires

Please be reminded that details of how to

complete our confidential Autumn student and

parent questionnaires have now been issued via

student and parent email addresses. These

surveys are an important way for our

stakeholders to share their views on what we do

and to help us improve our services. The closing

date for completion is Friday 8th November 2019.

Thank you in advance for your support. Please

address any queries to Mr Sear, Deputy

Headteacher via info@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

Issue 7 Monday 4th November 2019

THEME & WORD OF THE WEEK

Success or Failure ‘My will shall shape the future.

Whether I fail or succeed shall be no one’s doing but my own.

I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze.

My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny.’

Charlatan “ A person falsely claiming to have a

special knowledge or skill.”

first be respectful to others.’

Inexorable

‘Continuing without any possibility of being stopped’

Starting in early November, all Year 7 students will have the

opportunity to participate in the Accelerated Reader (AR)

programme at Kingsdale Foundation school.

AR is a computer program that helps teachers manage and

monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child

picks a book at his/her own level and reads it at his/her own

pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the

computer - passing the quiz is an indication that your child has

understood what has been read. AR gives both children and

teachers feedback based on the quiz results which the teacher

then uses to help the child set targets and with ongoing reading

practice.

Children using AR have a free choice of the books they read,

rather than having one assigned to them. This makes reading a

much more enjoyable experience as they feel in control and can

choose books that are interesting to them.

We will provide parents with more information once students

have all been given their login details after half-term but in the

meantime parents might like to read one of the suggested

books below. They cover a range of reading abilities and all have

AR quizzes. You can also visit the AR BookFinder at

www.arbookfind.co.uk to conduct a search of all available

books with AR quizzes.

As with anything, performance improves with practice.

Encourage your child to read at home. Create a culture of

reading in your household by reading with your

child, starting a home library, visiting your local

library or bookshop on a regular basis and

by letting your child see you read.

When reading with your child, stop

and ask questions to be sure your

child comprehends what they have

read and, in general, make a habit

of discussing books that each of

you have read.

Book List for Year 7

(mixed reading challenge)

Frankenstein Mary Shelley

The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins

Wonder R.J. Palacio,

The Maze Runner James Dashner

Everything, Everything Nicola Yoon

Divergent Veronica Roth

Corpses and Skeletons: The Science of Forensic

Anthropology Rob Shone

Einstein Anderson, Science Sleuth Seymour Simon

Northern Lights/The Golden Compass Philip Pullman

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J.K. Rowling

Take part in Pearson’s new writing

competition open to young people aged 12-16. This is the chance for our students to tear up the rule

book and create their own 21st Century take on classic

fairy tales, fables and regional folk stories. Whether it’s

Cinderella meeting her not-so-evil stepmother, magical

smartphones or classroom kingdoms, students are

being given the opportunity to get creative and put a

personal twist on the tales by reflecting on their own

personality, location, heritage, interests and experiences.

Students can also create a fable or fairy tale of their own.

The winning entries will be collated into a collection of

short stories. The winning entrants will receive copies of

this collection and an additional prize based on being

either an individual or group.

Closing date: Friday 29th November 2019

For more information:

https://www.pearson.com/uk/en/learners/

secondary-students-and-parents/my-twist-on-a-

tale-competition.html

Book of the Week Recommended by teachers, librarians, pupils and parents

Book Title: A Farewell to Arms

Author: Ernest Hemingway

Age Range: 14+

Why students should read it:

A Farewell to Arms is the

unforgettable story of an American

ambulance driver on the Italian front

during World War I and his passion

for a beautiful English nurse.

Set against the looming horrors of

the battlefield - the weary,

demoralised men marching in the rain

during the German attack on Caporetto; the profound

struggle between loyalty and desertion — this gripping,

semi-autobiographical work captures the harsh realities

of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep.

Ernest Hemingway famously said that he re-wrote his ending

to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words

right.

Email us your recommendations at:

library@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

SCHOOL NEWS cont.

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Student School Email

A reminder to all parents that the school

operates a student email system.

This system is used by staff at the school to communicate

key messages with the students, including curriculum and

organisational information. Students have been issued with

their login details and those who have not yet received

these details, should contact their tutors as soon as possible.

We would be very grateful if parents could encourage

their child/ren to log in to this important system and to

check their school email accounts on a regular basis.

What Career Live at Olympia London

On Friday 11th October, we were delighted to give our Lower

Sixth students the opportunity to attend What Career Live at

the Olympia Exhibition Centre in Hammersmith. This two-

day event is free for all students aged 15–19 and offers

students the chance to meet with some of the UK’s top

employers and universities.

As part of the event, students could attend talks on choosing

the right career path, CVs that get results, finding the

right university and studying in the USA. There were

workshops about careers in STEM, what employers

want and getting started in creative industries.

Students could also access one-to-one feedback as

part of the CV clinic and the careers advice lounge.

The two hours whizzed by very quickly and

the students had a great time.

Our Sixth Formers left Olympia armed with

prospectuses, leaflets, web addresses and

plenty of new tote bags!

As ever, they conducted themselves brilliantly

and were a real credit to the school.

SCHOOL NEWS cont.

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Upcoming Careers Guidance Events

Wednesday 6th November 2019 onwards

1:1 Careers Coaching Meetings with Ms McCulloch

from Prospects Careers Services for Y13 students

Tuesday 12th November 2019

Careers in Apprenticeship talk by White Hat Outreach Support

Wednesday 20th November 2019

Careers in Law presentation by Mr David Grant

Please contact us via email at careers@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

if your child is interested in attending any of these events or if you are able

to contribute towards our careers education programme.

3rd place for Year 9 & 10 Girls’ Hockey

Team!

Congratulations to the Year 9 & 10 Girls’

Hockey team who came 3rd on Thursday 10th

October in a tournament at Colfe’s School.

Some fantastic goals from Lola-Blue (Year 10)

and Martha (Year 9). Players of

the tournament were Lola-Blue and

Alison (Year 9). Well done girls!

Kingsdale Boys Basketball Teams

visit BBL All Stars Championships

On Sunday 13th October,

some of Kingsdale’s boys

basketball players visited

The Copper Box Arena in

Stratford for the BBL All

Stars Championships.

All students had the

opportunity to watch

professional teams in

a very exciting format

which led to many tight

and exciting games.

Students had a great day, picked up new skills and saw a

home team victory as the London Lions ran out winners

of the tournament.

Year 8 Boys’ Rugby

Congratulations to the

Year 8 Boys’ Rugby team

for their 100% winning

record at the Knight's

Academy rugby festival.

A big congratulations to

Michael and Luca for

their man of the

match performances throughout the day and well done to

everyone for the perfect start to the season.

Year 9 Boys’ B-Team v Shenfield High School

English Schools Football Cup

On Tuesday 15th October, the Year 9 Boys’ B-Team played

against Shenfield High School in Essex.

For the last 4 years, Shenfield have had the upper hand

playing on home ground which has had its challenges for

Kingsdale. However, on this occasion Kingsdale overcame

the strong support and came out winning after extra-time.

Archie Keigher and Errol Mundle-Smith put Kingsdale

ahead 2-1 until Shenfield scored just before half time to

equalise at 2-2.

The 2nd half had both teams locked. It was finally in extra

time that Errol scored the 3rd goal with only 2 minutes to go

making the final score 3-2.

The Man of the Match went to Errol for his great

performance. It was a very tough 1st round match – Well

done boys!

Year 7 & 8 Boys’ Hockey Squad

Congratulations to the combined

Year 7 & 8 Boys Hockey squad for

their strong performances against

Dulwich College and Harris Dulwich

Academy last week. Goals from Najid

Khan, Samuel Jenkins, Spike Hills,

Musa Conteh and Joshua Nembhard

secured a great win against Harris

Dulwich Academy. Well done to the

whole team for their fantastic

performance.

Year 7 Cycle

Confidence Course

Selected Year 7 started 5

days of Cycle confidence on

Monday 7th October.

The did on the road training

in the rain for most of it but

they had an enjoyable week.

All graduated with a

certificate and a pass!

English School’s Football Cup Year 7 Boys’

Football B-Team v Fulham Boys

On Friday 4th October, the Year 7 boys’ football B team

played their first game for Kingsdale in this big competition

and they did not disappoint, coming away with a 3-1 WIN with

goals from Kia, Arata and Freddie. The team will play Wilson’s

Grammar School in the next round.

Year 7 Boys’ Football - Kingsdale v The Halley

Academy Inner London Cup

Year 7 Team A & B

players had their first

game in this Competition

on Friday 11th October

with a great win, 12-1 to

Kingsdale.

Goals were spread out

across the team – Isaac

(2), Ruben (2),

Freddie (2), Jude (2), Theo (1), Charlie (1), Jordan (1) and

Man of the Match Benji with 1 goal and setting up 7 of the

goals. Well done boys!

Year 7 Boys’ Football A-Team v Blenham High School

English School Football Cup

Once again, another first for the boys’ A-Team in this

Competition with over 800 schools participating. The

score was 8 - 0 to Kingsdale at half time with a final goal

in the 2nd half guaranteeing them a win.

All the boys played brilliantly. 3 players scored 3 goals

apiece - Shaban, Theo and Man of the Match Isaac, with

Benji setting up 9 goals. Well done boys!

SPORTS NEWS

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Sixth Form Open Evenings

Wednesday 6th November 2019,

5.30-7.30pm

Wednesday 27th November 2019,

2-7.30pm

SPORTS FIXTURES Monday 4th November 2019

No planned fixtures

Tuesday 5th November 2019

Year 7 Girls’ Football Competition at Bacon’s College. Leave

school at 9am. Return at 4pm approx.

10am until 2.30pm: Ms Cave/Mr Price

Year 7 & 8 Girls’ Netball Home Game against

Notredame School in Sports Hall. 4.15pm start.

Finish 5.45pm approx: Ms Thomas

Year 11 Boys’ Football Away Game against Mossbourne

Academy at Hackney Marshes. Leave school at 1pm. Return

at 6pm approx. 2.30pm kick off: Mr Foster

Years 10 & 11 Boys’ Basketball League at Dulwich

College. Students will leave from Dulwich College.

4.30pm until 6pm approx: Mr Price

Wednesday 6th November 2019

Year 9 Boys’ Football Away Game against Thomas Tallis.

Leave school 1.30pm. Return at 5pm approx. 2.30pm

kick-off: Mr Price

Year 8 Indoor Athletics at Sacred Heart School.

Leave school at 3.15pm. Return at 6pm approx.

3.45pm until 5.30pm: Ms Ceesay

Thursday 7th November 2019

Year 7 Boys’ 7-a-side (2 teams) Football competition

at Bacon’s College. Leave school at 9am. Return at

4pm approx. 10am until 2.30pm: Mr Price

Year 11 Boys’ Rugby Home Game against Graveney

School. 3pm Kick-off. Finish 5pm approx:

Mr Willis

Under-14s Girls’ SNS Football Cup Away Game against

Bishop Thomas Grant at Dulwich Sports ground. Leave

school at 1.30pm. Return at 4.30pm approx. 2pm kick

off: Ms Walters/Ms Cave

Friday 8th November 2019

Year 7 Boys’ B-Team Football English Schools Cup Away

Game against Wilson’s Grammar School. Leave school at

1pm. Return at 5pm approx. 2.30pm Kick off: Mr Price

Under-15s Girls’ SNS Football Cup Away Game against

Bishop Thomas Grant at Dulwich Sports Ground. Leave

school at 1.30pm. Return at 4.30pm approx. 2pm Kick-

off: Ms Walters

Emergency Contact Number: 07852 337724

Please remember that all fixtures

are available to view on

http://www.kingsdaleschoolsports.org.uk

House News Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Qualifying Expedition - Mission Accomplished!

Huge congratulations go to the

40 bronze award participants

who braved the elements on

the Qualifying Expedition

weekend last week. Over the

two days they walked a total of

22 km to complete the final

section of the award. Despite

the damp and wet weather, all

students persevered to the end.

Well Done to all!

For more information about

the Duke of Edinburgh’s

Award programme you can

visit https://www.dofe.org/

or email Mr Fatodu via

housesystem@kingsdale.

southwark.sch.uk

Years 8, 9, & 10 SSLP Indoor Athletics Competition

Well done to all students who took part in the Year 8, 9

and 10 SSLP Indoor Athletics Competition. Kingsdale

performed very well.

Our Year 9 and 10 Girls came 1st

taking the trophy home with our Year 8 and 9 Girls

coming 3rd. Our Year 8 and 9 Boys also came first taking

the trophy home and away from last year’s

winners Dulwich College.

The Year 9 and 10 boys came 2nd.

Well done to all.

Kingsdale Foundation School, Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ

Web: www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk Tel: 0208 670 7575 (To report student absence use Option

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