values – care – achievement school newsletter 348...well done to our ‘brilliant’ year 7 and...

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SchoolNEWSLETTER 348

Values – Care – Achievement

Thursday 27 June 2019

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Y11 Prom, Principal Hotel, 7.00/7.30pmY13 Prom, The Hilton, 7.00pmY6 Information EveningYLA Coffee Morning, Main Hall, 9.30-10.30amY6 Induction DayYoung Leaders’ Presentation Award Evening, Main Hall, 7.00pmSports DaySchool finishes at 1.10pmNew school uniform for Year 9

Upcoming Events

Food for ThoughtThis week during Collective Worship form groups have been focussing on the theme of Poverty, the different forms of poverty and what Jesus’ response might be. One of the quotes we have spent some time thinking about is:“Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a person’s help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.” Albert Schweitzer, 20th century French theologian, philosopher, and medical missionary in AfricaTo receive the daily Thought for the Day straight to your phone or other electronic device sign up to @AHSChaplaincy on Twitter.

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We welcome all feedback and thank all parents for their valuable contributions. If you have a query or simply an observation about the school please complete the form online.

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Head’s IntroductionDear Parents and Carers,

I would like to draw families’ attention to the upcoming events highlighted below as we enter a really busy time at Archbishop Holgate’s.Year 11 and 13 students are looking forward to their Proms, I look forward to seeing the different transport they arrive in and they have a wonderful evening.

We also look forward to the important Transition events, not least the Year 6 Information Evening and Induction Day. We realise that this is an important time of year for families.

Shakespeare CompetitionAs part of a school-wide competition to win free tickets to see Twelfth Night at The Rose Theatre, York in July, Year 8 were set a task to create something linked to Shakespeare and his life. Gideon Dean, 8RMe, went above and beyond on behalf of his group to create an entry for our Year 8 Shakespeare competition, baking a recreation of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre complete with chocolate finger thatched roof and Shreddies windows. He baked this alongside Kai Davies and Harry Gibbins. This was very kindly donated to the hungry souls in the English department to be swiftly devoured (after much admiration). Of course, all three boys will be receiving free tickets to see the play! We tweeted this to the real Rose Theatre in York who wanted to pass on how impressed they are by the cake and how appreciative they are of Gideon’s efforts. Pollyanna Jenkins, Booking Manager for Lunchbox Productions said: “This is amazing! I have informed our social media man and he will be retweeting and giving you a shout out! I’m so so impressed and please do let the students know this is a wonderful project and Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre highly appreciate their hard work.” Well done boys!

Charity Sponsored Bike RideOn Monday, twenty two Year 9 students rode down to the Yorksport closed cycle circuit for a sponsored bike ride in aid of York Against Cancer. In warm and sticky conditions they all beat the target distance of 45km in the three hours, with several students riding considerably further. The clouds opened during the ride back to school for a dramatic conclusion! Sponsor money is still coming in and we hope to raise over £300. Well done to everyone who took part.


This Week’s Main School News

Polite ReminderThe school drive is closed every day from 3.05-3.25pm to allow our students to leave the school site safely. We ask that for those waiting for it to open again, to please have their engines turned off for everyone’s health.

York Music Hub FestivalAHS students were involved all weekend as around a thousand talented young musicians showcased their skills across the city, attracting large crowds as part of HubFest. Believed to be the biggest youth music festival York has ever seen, HubFest was held in various locations around York with youngsters playing all kinds of music as part of York Music Hub’s Festival. During the festival, there was an opportunity to hear former, current and future AHS students who are part of the YMF Jazz Orchestra that headlined the Youth Proms last year at the Albert Hall, The AHS Youth Orchestra, The York Music Centre String Orchestra and concert band, The AHS Chamber Choir and the Sixth Form band Ha-Ha, The York Light Youth Choir and the award-winning Shepherd Group Youth Brass Band.On Saturday, City Sounds featured live music, demos and workshops at stages and spaces all across the city from Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, to Coppergate, the Spurriergate Centre and St Helen’s Square. Molly Newton, Music Lead for Pathfinder MAT and strategic manager at York Music Hub said: "Our vision for Saturday in town was that you wouldn't be able to walk anywhere in the city centre without hearing music being played and I think we achieved that vision” Crowds gathered in the different locations to watch young musicians perform and to join in with workshops. An AHS Year 7 student, who is part of the Archbishop Holgate's School Youth Orchestra, commented: "I am very excited to be playing in front of so many people. I am also excited to hear everyone else performing their songs. In the evening, there was a gala concert at the National Railway Museum which featured performances from the city’s top young musicians and was compered by AHS Head Boy, James Cain, and future AHS student, Oscar Rosen. The Sunday Showcase saw AHS students again taking part along with pupils from three other city secondary schools performing at the University of York. The programme included a variety of ensembles from choirs and big bands to chamber groups and orchestras. Craig Brown, Assistant Manager at York Music Hub said: "We are really grateful to all the performers, families, teachers and supporters for helping make the festival possible." (York Press)To find out more about (or to get involved with) the event next year, go to [email protected]. If you'd like to donate to HubFest please visit their JustGiving page.

Student Achievement - Congratulations to Megan Wilkie, 7NTh, who passed her Grade 2 Piano exam.

Apollo Reading ChallengeCongratulations to all those Year 7 and 8 students who have taken part in the Apollo reading challenge this year. A number of students have been particularly committed to the challenge throughout the year: Henry Bate, Amy Bazira, Freddie Fenwick, Erin Hawkins, Logan Lister, Cara Munzer, Freya Brumby, Jake Buckton, Scarlett Parkins, Kyle Taylor and Isobel Hanson. These students spoke articulately and thoughtfully about their favourite Apollo novels at our celebration event on Monday with Mr Daly, Miss Woolerton and Ms Evans; we were so inspired to hear students speaking passionately about the books they are reading and we look forward to further reading challenges in September. Enjoy a summer of reading everyone!

The Brilliant Club Scholars ProgrammeWell done to our ‘brilliant’ Year 7 and 8 students for completing the Scholars Programme. They successfully produced a 1500 word assignment on “Disease Detectives”. The work was of University

standard and students even received a degree-based grade. Very big congratulations to Paula Sola Farrus, Matthew Dalgliesh, Kaitlyn Archer and Ben Slack who secured a 1st. This means they gained more than 70%! I cannot put into words just how phenomenal this achievement is. Everyone who took part did exceptionally well. I am overwhelmed with these outcomes and the way each student rose to the challenge. They are now on a certain path towards living out high aspirations and making their dreams become a reality. (Mr Young)Well done and congratulations to: Sebi Ackerley Paula Sola Farrus Nihal Ahmed Matthew Dalgliesh Lucie Daniel Kaitlyn Archer James Tipping George Innes Ben Slack Eva Van De Zee Alika Estabrooks Alice Woolway


This Week’s Sixth Form News

PLEASE SHARE: If you would like to share students’ achievements in the community with us, then please email [email protected]. It’s always nice to celebrate what students are accomplishing outside of school

The Gold Award - At Archbishop Holgate’s, we truly value hard work and effort. Each week, Heads of Year select two members of their year group to appear on the “Wall of Excellence” reflecting exceptional work and effort where students have done something extra special in lessons or in the wider life of the school. Winners of the Gold Award will receive a weekly prize. The following students have been awarded the Gold Award.

Cashel Mugrew, 7Gr - For an outstanding piece of writing in English. Well done! Mrs EdmondsonKatie Gregson, 7Gr - For her amazing attitude towards her studies and extra curricular activities, creating a gardening inspired ‘cake’. Well done! Mrs EdmondsonYousef Thamer, 8RNe - For great compassion by bringing in sweets and explaining Eid to the form. Well done! Mr Arthur Anil Dussoye, 8LBr - For being wonderful and compassionate, teaching grid references to other students. Well done. Mr Arthur Eve Young, 9Lp - Eve is reliable and resilient. She quietly applies herself conscientiously in school and has 100% attendance. Well done. Mrs Avey

Khadeeja Faisal, 9Lp - Khadeeja has been a really helpful member of her form, showing initiative and creativity creating wall displays. Well done. Mrs AveyWill Hyde, 10Kl - For his attitude to the mocks and excellent work with Mr Young in mock mentoring. Mrs HolmesJessica Merrington, 10Di - For superb Media work, her latest submission was fantastic in terms of the effort and quality on show. She continues to impress me with what she manages to produce! Well done. Mr Lee, Miss Dixon and Mr WilesRhean Kearney, 12HGa - For her contributions to the wider school community and always representing the school very well. Keep it up. Miss KincellHenry Ewen, 12Gl - For his volunteering, giving back to the school community and offering teachers help. Keep it up. Miss Kincell

Rewards and Recognition

OF THE WEEK

Year 12/13 Workskills Trip to Dalby Forest.We visited Dalby Forest on Monday to celebrate Trinity, Jacob, Connor and Benjamin completing the Workskills course. We set off early, to enjoy the fine weather. On arrival we decided to begin with a gentle walk around Staindale Lake. The summer flowers were in bloom and the ducks eagerly paddled across, hoping for scraps of bread and food. The trees were reflected in the tranquil water and bees buzzed from flower to flower. It was idyllic. We spent some time perfecting the art of skimming stones, ably demonstrated by Mr Bryan, Connor, Alfred and Jacob. After the walk, there was time for a short break, for refreshments. We needed our energy for the cricket and football and for testing our skills on the balance trail. Benjamin and Alfred were our balancing experts! Meanwhile Trinity and Philippa were busy scaling the climbing frame. The time flew by, so, after a break for lunch, we made our way back to school – tired, but happy.

Façade : a deceptive outward appearance, the front of a building that faces on to a street or open space.

@AHSReligiousEd: Excellent homework from Lottie Hardy 7Hv @AHS_YearEd

Reminders• All are welcome to see Year 13 arrive for Prom at Hilton York tomorrow from 6.30pm

• Year 12 mock exams commence Monday – results will be released Thursday 15 August

• If you were unable to attend our UCAS evening last week then please do get in touch for a pack

• Please return transition letters once read. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch


MFL Stars of the WeekStudents were nominated by Language staff to receive an

Effort merit, a postcard home and appear on the ‘Stars Wall’ for all their hard work:

KS3 French - Jake Buckton, 8RNeKS3 German - Ben Longstaff, 8RGi

KS4 French - Aimee Reed, 9Ja

Big Deal Competition14 students from Year 9 attended the final of the Big Deal Competition this week. The students produced business plans and presentations as they pitched their new business ideas to a group of entrepreneurs from around the country at the Ron Cooke Hub at York University. Everyone performed admirably and gained a lot of positives from the competition, and while the teams were able to make it into the final, they had some fantastic out of classroom experiences. Well done to all involved! (Mr Charlton)

Form Group

Total quizzes taken

Quizzes this

weekQuizzer of the week Top quizzing

Form this week

7Bl 165 1 Eleanor Hill

7Bm 199 14 Lois Connell Well done!

7CBr 92 4 Lucy Toulson

7Cm 71 3 Penelope Perring

7Cy 80 - -

7Gr 111 - -

7Hf 163 4 Ben Slack

7Hv 160 1 Lottie Hardy

7Kx 169 9 Isabel Hobby

7Mr 176 1 Michaela Lynch

7NTh 293 12 Phoebe Clark

Accelerated ReaderTop Quizzers of the WeekYear 7 Top Form: Well done to Miss Balmer’s form for being top quizzers this week!

ClassTotal

quizzes taken

Quizzes this

weekQuizzer of the week Top quizzing

class this week

8a1 189 1 Henry Lucas

8a2 90 1 Kimberley Ellis

8a3 114 1 Harry Bostock

8b1 23 1 -

8c1 122 1 Tiana Green

8c2 55 6 Alice Woolway Well done!

8c3 57 - -

8d1 46 2 Elizabeth Middleton

8d2 52 - -

8d3 40 - -

8d4 36 - -

Year 8 Top Class: Well done to Mrs Avey’s class- winners this week!

LockersIf students are going on any school trips during the last week of term, they must ensure their locker is emptied of any personal items. The lock and key are the students’ property. Any items left in lockers after 19 July will be disposed of.Lockers will be available to be purchased again from the middle of September onwards. Details will be given nearer the time.

Lost property Any unnamed items found around school are placed in the blue lost property bins kept in main school Reception. Students are able to come to Reception during break and lunchtime every day to check the bins.At the end of term, any items not claimed will either go to charity or be disposed of.

Year 7 Geography Field Trip to Flamborough Head and BridlingtonWe had a fantastic trip to the beach over three days last week; the weather held (just!); sun on Tuesday, drizzle on Wednesday and perfect by Thursday. Year 7 created Long Shore Drift diagrams, investigated coastal management and discovered a diverse and rich marine ecology in Bridlington. Discoveries included fossilised death assemblage and bivalve, live sea snails, crabs, molluscs, winkles and anemones (the red squidgy jelly like blobs which clung to the rocks). Fierce debate followed the discovery that the sea defences at Bridlington will have cost upwards of £10 million; was it worth the money? And why have thirty-nine villages disappeared along this coastline since Roman times?After lunch, and an ice cream, students explored the coastal erosion at Selwick’s Bay, Flamborough Head (where the lighthouse is); we crouched in a cave, walked under an arch, stood next to a stack and did a Mexican wave on a wave cut platform. More fossils were found, along with Scottish (?) granite brought down by the ice sheet and an understanding of the natural processes that affect each and every one of us who lives on this island. The Year 7 students were excellent ambassadors for Geography and a field trip is always the better for getting wet feet, dirty hands and a huge dose of fresh air.


Archbishop of York’s Young Leaders AwardPresentation EveningWe hope that many students in Year 9, along with their family and friends, will be able to join us at the presentation of the Archbishop of York’s Young Leaders Awards by the Right Reverend Dr John Thomson, the Bishop of Selby, on Wednesday 10 July. This project has been developed by the Archbishop of York Youth Trust and has been personally overseen by Archbishop Sentamu. The Director of the Youth Trust, Dan Finn, will also be present and speaking at the ceremony and we will have some musical entertainment from AHS students. Please return the reply slip attached to the letter students have brought home as soon as possible, indicating how may seats are required.The ceremony will take place in the main school Hall, 7.00pm, and will be followed by light refreshments. We would ask students to arrive for 6.30pm to ensure we know which recipients are present. We look forward to welcoming many of you to this celebration event.

Archbishop of York’s Young Leaders Awards As part of their work to attain the Young Leaders Award, Abbey Driffield (Year 9) and her friends held a charity bake sale, raising money for the English department. This has been gratefully received, and will go towards buying new books for the Library. Many thanks girls!

VACANCIESArchbishop Holgate’s School

Pastoral Support WorkerRequired as soon as possible

Full Time, Full Year, for one yearGrade 6 - £21,400

Casual Exam InvigilatorDuring internal/external exams throughout the school year

The post is paid £10 per hour

For more information visit:www.archbishopholgates.academy/our-school/vacancies/

Enhanced DBS check will be required

Recycling News- Crisp Packet Collection SchemeWe have received a message from Walkers congratulating the school on becoming on of the top 200 collectors for the scheme within the UK. Overall, they have received 4 million used crisp packets and have more than 12,500 people registered on the scheme. It is the biggest TerraCycle® scheme of its type in the UK. Thank you.

News from the School Catering TeamNext week, our Catering Team will celebrate being ‘in-house’ for three years. The continued benefits of this decision have been: • Better quality produce • Buying and supporting local businesses • Better choice and variety • Excellent feedback from staff and students about the meals • Flexibility around menus • A Tailored catering provision


MONDAY LUNCHTIME (1.15-1.45pm) - Open Tennis (Tennis Courts) - Y7 Beginners Swimming (Pool) AFTER SCHOOL (3.15-4.00pm) - Open Rounders (Fields) FIXTURES (3.15pm) tbc

TUESDAY LUNCHTIME (1.15-1.45pm) - Y7/8 Cricket (Tennis Courts/Gym) FIXTURES (3.15pm) tbc

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME (1.15-1.45pm) - Open Tennis (Tennis Courts) - Open Boccia (Gym) AFTER SCHOOL (3.15-4.00pm) - Y7/8/9 Volleyball (Gym) FIXTURES (3.15pm) tbc

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME (1.15-1.45pm) - Y9/10 Cricket (Tennis Courts/Gym) FIXTURES (3.15pm) tbc

FRIDAY LUNCHTIME (1.15-1.45pm) - Girls’ Active (invite only) (Gym) - Y9/10 PE Homework & Catch up Session (Ma6)

Polite ReminderWe would like to remind parents to ensure that all PE kit is clearly labelled with students’ names on. We have had several students who have lost their kit, but do not have their names on it. Any kit that is found and is labelled is sent to reception to be returned to students. Thank you.

AthleticsEven though the weather was against us this week we had a fantastic turn out for the finals of the North Yorkshire schools competition. All the students performed tremendously. We had some students coming first overall, those being Caitlin Calvert in the 100m and Long Jump, Esme Pounder in the Hurdles, Lottie Langan in the 1500m, Georgia Sutcliffe in the 800m, Dan Hogben in the High Jump and Lewis Hanson in the Shot. Well done to everyone involved.

TennisWell done to the boys’ Tennis team who played very well in a closely fought, high quality encounter against Joseph Rowntree School. The Year 8s and 9s both won (19 games - 13 games and 20 - 12 respectively).A special mention goes to Sebi Ackerley, Josh Ffrench-Adam and Jake Fewlass who all acquitted themselves admirably playing up a year.

RoundersWith the sunshine coming out we were able to complete our fixture against The Mount School this week where we had a mass team fixture with all year groups involved. It was fantastic to see so many students taking part and exhibiting our school values so well showing compassion, resilience and trust for the others within their teams. Unfortunately, we were not able to produce a win on this occasion, but I am very pleased by everyone’s commitment and passion for the game. Star players: Riley Blythe, Daisy Hardy, Katie Suchomska and Rosaya Phattanavibul.

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