BEVIN NEWS www.ernestbevin.london Issue 138

Friday 21st September 2018GCSE RESULTS

Well done to our outgoing Year 11 Yellow Ties on achieving an excellent set of GCSE results and in particular a big increase in the number of students achieving the higher grades 7, 8 & 9 equivalent to A, A* and higher in the newly reformed GCSE examinations. In Computer Science 82% of the students achieved grade 7 or higher, 60% in Product Design, 63% in Physics, 58% in Biology, 55% in Chemistry and 30% achieved Grade 7 or higher in Maths.

The majority of these students have returned to the college’s Sixth Form and we wish them well as they start on the next stage of their studies.

WELCOMEWelcome back to the new academic year and a big welcome to everyone who has joined the college this year. In particular welcome to our new Year 7s ‘Yellow Ties’. They are settling in really well and have made a great start to their time at Ernest Bevin. This week they have been taking part in Buddy Activities with the Year 8s to give them a chance to meet boys outside their tutor group and in the year above.

NAZ BOKHARI AWARDCongratulations to Abdishakuur who was presented with the Naz Bokhari Award pictured below with Hina Bokhari. This award is presented each year by the Naz Foundation in memory of Naz Bokhari, former Principal of Ernest Bevin. Abdishakuur achieved A*s in Maths and Chemistry and an A in his Biology A levels and has a place to study Medicine at Imperial College. During his time at Ernest Bevin he was an impeccable student achieving high academic results and taking part in a range of extra-curricular activities. It is fan-tastic to see him do so well and we wish him all the best for his future.

COMMUNIITY FUN DAYThe college will be represented at the Community Fun Day

OPEN DAYSOur annual Open Events will be taking place over the next few weeks. If you have family members who are interested in joining Year 7 next September please do come along. Please also tell friends or family members about the Open Events and encourage them to visit the college.Please note the early finish for students at 2.45pm to prepare for Open Evening on Tuesday 25th September. A number of boys have been asked to help at Open Evening and will bring home a letter to be signed to give permission. We are very grateful to these students who have agreed to help and kindly ask for them to be back in college by 5pm.

on Saturday 22nd September held on Broadwater Road between Gatton School and St Augustine’s Church from 12-5pm. We will be organising sporting activities and we hope to see a number of our families at the event. If boys would like to help with running the sessions they should sign in with a member of staff at the Ernest Bevin table opposite the PA system.

Diary DatesSaturday 22nd September

Community Fun DayTuesday 25th September

Open Evening, early finish at 2.45pmMonday 1st, Wednesday 3rd & Friday 5th October -

Open Mornings 9-10.45am

SEPTEMBER QUIZ SOLUTIONSBrain Trainer 30, 2500, 52

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BOOK FAIRWe will be hosting a Book Fair in college from Monday 24th-Friday 28th September and students will have the chance to buy books ranging in price from £2.99- £10. Year 7 and Year 8 will have the opportunity to browse the books on sale during one of their English lessons in the week. If parents would like to come in they will be able to view the books in the library after school.The aim of the Book Fair is to promote and reinforce our reading culture but also to raise funds for the college to purchase new books for the library. The more books we sell, the more books we will be able to buy for the library, so please do support the event. Mrs Richards, Librarian

YEAR 7 CAREERSIt is never too soon to start thinking about the future, a group of Year 7s learnt when we attended a session led by a visitor from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) during our second week at the college. We talked about on the importance of working hard at school and how the Ernest Bevin Values relate to the world of work.

We learnt that many of the skills we will learn at school such as good listening skills and organising our time are important in the work place. We talked about career aspirations and the importance of planning for the future. We also discussed how several famous people make their money and how they are planning for the future by investing their money. We really enjoyed the session and we learnt a lot as it made us realise that school prepares you for work in several ways and not just academically. Abubakar 7ABA & Bence 7JRS

SIXTH FORM GRADUATIONOn 13th September we welcomed back last year’s Year 13 students to celebrate their achievements at their graduation ceremony. Of the leavers 108 have so far confirmed their places at 31 different universities, and we have 22 starting apprenticeships. This year Brunel was the most popular university with 10 students gaining places there. A large number will study STEM subjects and the most popular course is Computing and IT. Two students have places to study medicine and 23 will attend some of the most prestigious universities including King’s College, UCL, Imperial and Sheffield. Congratulations and good luck to all our leavers in their next steps.

JUDO The judo squad has got straight back into competitions this term. Senior boys attended the Heart of England Judo Tournament on the Saturday 8th September 2018 at the University of Wolverhampton. Well done to Ayoub 11SAA who took a Bronze Medal at this competition. Ayoub lost his contest against the British Champion in Golden Score, but recovered well to win all his contests in repechage and obtain the Bronze Medal all by Ippon. Other players who participated were Kamaal 11AJT and Shayden 11SH. It was a very good start of the season and a great start to our preparations for the British Nationals which will be held in December.Junior boys attended the Crayford and Metro Judo Tournament on 15th September at Thomas Tallis School in Greenwich. There were many strong teams in attendance and we were pleased to secure two Gold medals. Special congratulations to Ali who beat an opponent two years older than himself to take the Gold. Sensei Mike

Results : Ali E. 8SW - GOLD, Youcef 9HS - GOLD

LONDON FIRE BRIGADE CAREERSA number of boys from Years 9, 10 & 11 attended a Careers Fair at City Hall in central London organised by the London Fire Brigade. Some of those attending took part in week-long courses with the fire brigade last year so it was a great opportunity to learn about the careers and pathways leading to joining the brigade.