24 March 2016

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Dear Parents and Carers

What a wonderful evening we had last night at the Spring Concert! We were entertained by amazingly accomplished musical performances from the Reception and Year 1s right through to our GCSE musicians. I should like to thanks all of the Music department for

their hard work on this event, as well as the Big Band competition which took place on Monday and last Friday evening’s Battle of the Bands.

It was great to see so many of you at our End of Term Awards Assemblies today and to be able to join with you in celebrating all the progress and achievements of the term.

I hope that you all enjoy a fantastic Easter break with your families and we look forward to seeing the students back on Monday 11th April.

With best wishes,

Rachel Macfarlane,

Principal

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INA’s Awards Assemblies – Thursday 24th March 2016

On Thursday 24th March we held our end of spring term awards assemblies. They were great opportunities for staff, students, governors and parents/carers to come

together to formally celebrate our students’ achievements at the end of the term.

At the assemblies we presented awards in recognition of students’ academic progress and attainment, personal progress and the development of their BRIDGES dispositions. Excellent attendance and punctuality was also celebrated.

Congratulations to all of the award winners and to all students at INA for a fantastic start to the year!

Special Awards

Year 7

ReadingHarkirat SinghEnrichmentElicia Chana Community SpiritImran AliCultural PassportEleanor Brant AttainmentJay Amin ProgressZaib Gulfareed

Year 8

ReadingHudhaifa Abdur-RahmanEnrichmentSubhaan DarCommunity Spirit Noah Hawthorne

Cultural PassportAnushri Menon AttainmentAman Jagdev ProgressQashrina Collier

Year 9

ReadingNoshin SamiyaEnrichmentHaile RichardsCommunity SpiritHaaris Waseem Cultural PassportEkam MarwaAttainmentMary Brant ProgressSumayyah Hosenee

Year 10

Reading Maria Gulfareed JannatEnrichmentTaylor Boon-MelvilleCommunity SpiritNeha RajputCultural PassportYusra KilikAttainmentRawdah Hosenee

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Cultural PassportAnushri Menon AttainmentAman Jagdev ProgressQashrina Collier

Year 9

ReadingNoshin SamiyaEnrichmentHaile RichardsCommunity SpiritHaaris Waseem Cultural PassportEkam MarwaAttainmentMary Brant ProgressSumayyah Hosenee

Year 10

Reading Maria Gulfareed JannatEnrichmentTaylor Boon-MelvilleCommunity SpiritNeha RajputCultural PassportYusra KilikAttainmentRawdah Hosenee

BRIDGES and Personal Progress AwardsYear 7

Year 8

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AttainmentAman Jagdev ProgressQashrina Collier

Year 9

ReadingNoshin SamiyaEnrichmentHaile RichardsCommunity SpiritHaaris Waseem Cultural PassportEkam MarwaAttainmentMary Brant ProgressSumayyah Hosenee

Year 10

Reading Maria Gulfareed JannatEnrichmentTaylor Boon-MelvilleCommunity SpiritNeha RajputCultural PassportYusra KilikAttainmentRawdah Hosenee

BRIDGES and Personal Progress AwardsYear 9

Year 10

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Last week Year 10 students visited the Natural History Museum over two days to explore the exhibits and gain valuable

information as they prepare for their GCSE exams.

Triple Science students visited on Wednesday and Double Science students spent the day at the popular venue on Thursday. Students spent their day finding fascinating facts about the human biology, getting up close to dinosaurs and charting the 4-billion-year history of the earth. Some Triple scientists were fortunate enough to get behind-the-scenes access to The Spirit Collection, where they were treated to seeing a selection of the millions of preserved species the Museum houses, including an 8.6 m long giant squid, a rare scaly mammal called a pangolin and some samples collected by Charles Darwin himself on his famous Beagle voyage. Following this they had a talk charting the history of biology from one of the Museum’s expert botanists.

Students represented INA fantastically well and were truly exhausted after a day trailing the historic Museum as they gathered facts to aid their Science GCSE work.

Students said of the trip:

“I learnt about classification while looking at the real species.”

“I enjoyed going behind the scenes to see where they kept all the species as it was really interesting to see how they were preserved.”

“I liked the trip as we got the chance to visit many exhibits.”

“I liked the freedom to learn Science independently.”

Dr MounseyScience Teacher

Year 10 visit the Natural History Museum

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Summer term all through menu 2016

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Summer term all through menu 2016

Lost Property As the term draws to a close there are a number of articles in Lost property.

Parents: please encourage your child to come and check the lost property box at Student Reception by Friday 15th April. After this date all lost property left over will be disposed of.

We currently have the following items in lost property:

Whole PE Bags – with full PE kitsBlazers/CoatsShoes/TrainersPencil CasesBooksAnd Lots more……

Kind Regards

Tahira AkramPastoral Administrator

PE AT ISAAC NEWTON ACADEMYNews & ResultsSport Relief Mile

All students in Years 7, 8 & 9 participated in the Sport Relief Mile during their P.E lesson this week. All students showed great determination, with many completing far more than a mile and showing incredible character. The donations made by the students were incredibly generous and are going to a great cause.

Year 8 Netball Vs Wanstead

The Year 8 girls took on Wanstead away on Tuesday night and managed to withhold the home team’s attack well within the first quarter. In the second quarter Wanstead proved to have the advantage and scored 2 within quick succession. INA countered and worked hard when in possession against a very strong Wanstead defence to regain 2 points within the 3rd quarter – both fantastic shots from Manisha Mahil. The fourth saw INA perform to a high standard, particularly their movement in attack. However Wanstead’s change in formation lead to a 6-2 loss for INA

Rainbow LacesIN FOOTBALL ALONE SEVEN IN 10 FANS HAVE HEARD HOMOPHOBIC ABUSE ON THE TERRACES.We can only rid sport of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia by all of us standing together with players, clubs and fans and sending a message that it has no place in today’s game.

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PE AT ISAAC NEWTON ACADEMY

After school Lunch timeDay 1st Lunch

(Year 10)2nd Lunch (year 7,8 &9)

Mon Badminton Boys and Girls

Badminton (Year 7, 8 & 9) Boys and Girls

Tues Girls Can! (Year 7,8 & 9 Girls)

Wed Basketball club Boys and Girls

Basketball (Year 8 & 9) Boys & Girls

Thur Handball(Year 7, 8 & 9) Boys and Girls

Fri Basketball (Year 7) Girls and Boys

PE department extra-curricular and enrichment clubs

Improve your skills! Try something new! Keep fit! Make new friends! Unleash your

energy! Increase your chances of getting into a team!

DAY CLUB TEACHER VENUE

Mon Handball DB Sports Hall

Netball EH MUGA

Table Tennis GW Activity Studio

Tues Judo Club External Sports Hall

Wed Yr 9 S+C BH Sports Hall

Rugby Club OT Knox Field/MUGA

Thur Yr 10 Football AT MUGA

Table Tennis BW Activity Studio

Yr 8 Basketball JL Sports Hall

Seated Volleyball

MB Activity Studio

Football/Cricket Yr 7

TB MUGA

Fri Badminton club External Sports Hall

Girls’ Sports club

AN MUGA

Bike Club EC, DH, BB MUGA

Football/Cricket Yr8

AG Knox Field

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS -as part of the Enrichment Programme – 4.15 – 5.15pm – you will need your P.E. kit for these clubs – shin pads are advised for Football and Football/Rugby boots are advised for Rugby Club. Gum shields are compulsory for Rugby Club.

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Well done to the following students who are this week’s Mathematicians of the Moment. Please collect a merit from Mr

Dukes

Here are the scores so far

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The Mathematics department would like to encourage all students to enter next week’s Mathematician of the Moment competition. Look out for the new

problem next term.

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I N A B R I D G E S I m a g i n i n g a n d C r e a t i v i t y

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I m a g i n i n g a n d C r e a t i v i t y

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How we build learning power and develop character at Isaac Newton Academy

“We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” Isaac Newton

The secondary BRIDGES programme commences on Monday 14th September. BRIDGES are habits of mind or learning characteristics that develop a student's character and learning power and enable them to grow into well rounded individuals and resilient learners.

On a two weekly cycle throughout the year, Year 7 and 8 students are introduced to one or two new habits of mind or learning characteristics that will permeate throughout the curriculum. This will take place through a range of interactive activities. In addition, the students will experience BRIDGES learning objectives in each and every lesson throughout Isaac Newton Academy. Year 9 BRIDGES lessons will focus on strengthening certain BRIDGES learning characteristics through exploration of PHSE topics and themes.

Each fortnight you will find top tips in the newsletter of ways of supporting your child to develop the BRIDGES habits of mind and learning characteristics within the home.

B R I D G E S

Regular attendance is a crucial factor in students’ educational development and ability to achieve their full potential.

At Isaac Newton Academy every student is set the target of 100% attendance. We know that attendance has a direct link to progress, and would urge you to really consider if a day off school is necessary.

The results are in for the term. Huge congratulations go to our attendance shield winners for this term which are 7T, 8C, 9E and 10E – well done.Here is where your tutor group ended the competition this term:

Our winning year group for the term was Y7, a great effort by all, well done!

Ms. Abbott-JonesLead Pastoral Leader

7T 97.8 8C 97.5 9E 97.5 10E 96.8

7W 97.4 8I 96.8 9I 96.8 10A 96.7

7N 96.9 8W 96.1 9A 96 10I 96.2

7A 96.6 8T 95.8 9N 95.9 10C 96.1

7S 96.4 8A 95.7 9S 95.9 10N 96

7C 96.2 8S 95.7 9W 95.7 10S 96

7E 96.1 8E 94 9T 94.7 10W 95.1

7I 94.9 8N 93.9 9C 94.6 10T 93.4

ATTENDANCE

Year 7 96.5%

Year 10 95.8%

Year 9 95.9%

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Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10C 430 W 488 T 312 N 161S 318 C 384 S 200 W 184T 315 N 363 N 181 E 129 N 295 E 319 E 175 C 120W 249 S 315 W 158 I 116I 197 A 315 C 156 T 106A 156 T 298 A 95 S 96E 108 I 297 I 58 A 67

Praise &Recognition - Awards assemblies are fast approaching!

Merits

Jennifer ByrneYear 9 Pastoral Leader, i/c Praise and Recognition

Ahmed was well known for being kind, for helping others and for being extremely polite. He was also someone known for his hard work and absorption; the idea, therefore, is that the winner should be someone that encapsulated one of these qualities in that week.

Year 7: to be announced next termYear 8: to be announced next termYear 9: Mohammed Awadh 9AYear 10: Leannne Hau 10T

Good Deed Feed

Ms Field: Lovepreet Kaur has been an amazingly supportive partner in preparing for her duologue exam in Drama.

Ms Rayner: Jiya Shahzad has spent time helping another student practise and revise their lines for an upcoming assessment.

Mr Butler-Zanetti: Perdeep Kalsi has shown excellent sociability, proactively engaging people in conversations and asking about their welfare/day etc. I’ve also seen him giving really good advice to year 7s working on IL. He’s also very vigilant if he sees people’s property left behind. Always takes it to a nearby member of staff or lost property.

Ms Gurm: Ibraheem Imran helped Rachana in the lesson yesterday, a big improvement in his attitude

Ahmed Al-Khafaji Award (Peer Commendation Award)

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Increase in price of school meals from April 2016 Having held the price of £2.10 for a school meal since January 2014, we will be increasing the cost to £2.20 with effect from April 2016. We will continue to provide a healthy school meal which includes a main course (halal, non halal and vegetarian option) and salad bar and a desert.

We are currently reviewing the menu and will issue a new menu cycle at the beginning of the new term. Please can you ensure that your child’s account is topped up at the beginning of each week in order to ensure sufficient funds are available for their school meal and any additional snacks

Many thanks

Helen Chamberlain

Year 8 Girls HPV Vaccination

The Year 8 girls HPV vaccination that was scheduled to take place on 12th April has been postponed. This is because there is an insufficient time gap between the date of the first vaccination and the one that had been scheduled for 12 April. The revised date for the second vaccination is 26th May. Further instructions and information will be in the newsletter nearer the time. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you

Eleanor SealeOffice Manager

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Key Dates for the Summer Term 2015: Secondary

Summer TermMonday 11th April - Wednesday 20th JulyHalf Term 30th May - 3rd JuneINSET days: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June, Friday 8th July

Tuesday 12th April HPV vaccines Year 8 Wednesday 13th April Three Musketeers Show for Year 7s MFLMonday 18th April Shaking Up ShakespeareWednesday 20th April Secondary Parent Numeracy WorkshopFriday 29th April Speak out Challenge FinalWednesday 4th May Sept 2016 new Reception Parents’ Information EveningThursday 5th May Year 7 to Oxford UniversityFriday 6th May Year 10 Maths ChallengeFriday 6th May Year 7s to Rochester Wednesday 11th May Year 11s & Parents Work Experience EveningTuesday 17th May Primary Sports DayWednesday 18th May BRIDGES mentoring. No lessons in the afternoonThursday 19th May Year 10 Geography fieldwork at StratfordFriday 20th May Year 10 Geography fieldwork at StratfordMonday 23rd May Year 7s to RochesterWednesday 25th May Year 10 Science controlled assessmentsWednesday 25th May New Year 6 Parents’ Information EveningFriday 27th May Music RecitalFriday 27th May Year 10 Geography Field Trip to Wales

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