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Volume. 5 Issue. 1
Friday 9th September
Dear Parents / Carers and Friends of Bolingbroke,
It has been two days of activity, energy & excitement as we have welcomed our 5 th Academic year group - the
Class of 2023 to Bolingbroke Academy. Yesterday all 5 year groups started the new academic year with a differ-
ent focus.
Class of 2023 (Year 7) We welcomed the Class of 2023 to the Academy
Class of 2014 (Year 8) Explored our local area to learn about many of our local heroes
Class of 2021 (Year 9) Visited Cambridge University to launch their GCSE Foundation year
Class of 2020 (Year 10) Visited Twickenham Stadium to be inspired to set out their own employability goals
Class of 2019 (Year 11) Attended their Work Experience Week
In our usual fashion the Class of 2022 welcomed our new pupils into the Academy. I always find their first day a
real privilege & this year was no exception. In only two days our Year 7 have settled into the ethos and have
managed to learn the mantra, their way around the building and meet many new pupils and staff. We will share a
few pictures with you to try to capture the highlights in our next issue.
Last year our parents/carers gave us most positive feedback on how we can develop our communication systems
and I am pleased to announce the launch of Bolingbroke Post by the end of this month. Bolingbroke Post will
enable us to e-mail everything directly to you that relates to your child and keep you up to date with House and
Year group events.
This year we have added a new Parent event to the calendar – an evening of Cheese & Wine to welcome the
new Year 7 Parents/Carers. Thank you to Mr & Mrs Newman for sponsoring the cheese for the event. All new
Year 7 parents / carers are welcome to come along to meet the Governors, Core team & Heads of House.
Over the next 2 weeks your child’s Civitas tutor will contact you to introduce herself or himself to the family to
catch up on how your child has started the new academic year. However if you are keen to speak to the tutor
in advance of the phone call please do not hesitate to send an e-mail. All e-mail addresses are at the end of this
newsletter.
We are delighted to announce the arrival of baby Flanagan. And offer our congratulations to Mr
Kerby and Ms Khan for their respective marriages over the summer.
And lastly a thank you to our amazing team for finishing our second induction day with such
energy and resilience.
Ms Edis
Principal
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OVER THE SUMMER….
SUMMER SCHOOL
Over the summer holidays some of our incoming pupils came in for Bolingbroke summer school, a week of fun and
activities where they got to know the school and some of their teachers and classmates.
YEAR 11 WORK EXPERIENCE
The Year 11s had a week of work experience that ended today. Pupils had placements in a variety of industries and
jobs to give them a taste of workplace environments and maybe even some ideas about their futures.
Viva rocking at Wunjo Guitar
and Bass
Shannon at Fab Lab
Myles making models at
Four Four Six Six
Alexa at Clapham Library
Latresha at Ideas Box
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YEAR 9 TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE
By Ms Tibbetts
The first day back for our Year 9 pupils saw them visit the historical city
of Cambridge.
We kick started the morning by heading to Robinson College where the
pupils were given the privilege of using one of the lecture halls, Umney
theatre. Dr Victoria Harvey, one of the school liason officers, delivered
a very engaging and informative presentation on University life. The pu-
pils were very surprised to learn about the high number of courses
available across the UK (51000!) and of the flexibility and choice on of-
fer. Mr Speight then welcomed Year 9 into their GCSE foundation year,
introducing them to their journey ahead and inspiring future success by
drawing on the phenomenal performance of team GB at the summer Olympics. Ms Green and Ms Davidson offered
further insight into their year ahead through exploring the topics and themes they would be learning this year.
Over lunch, pupils had their first taste of Cambridge with a picnic on The Backs in the sunshine.
Time in the afternoon was completely dedicated to exploring beautiful Cambridge. Popular spots amongst the pupils
were King's Parade, the University Library and the view of punting from Garret Hostel Bridge.
Thank you to all the pupils for the enthusiasm and maturity they showed, they were a credit to the school. Dr Vic-
toria Harvey shared how impressed she was the pupils high level of engagement and participation.
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YEAR 10 TRIP TO TWICKENHAM STOOP
By Ms Pinner
The Class of 2020 started their first day of year 10 meeting their new CIVITAS tutors and taking the quick
coach trip to Twickenham Stadium. Our day consisted of a tour of the stadium and RFU facilities, a Goal
Setting Session, and a Dragon's Den Challenge. On the tour, we ran into three year 11 pupils who were in
the middle of their work experience assignments. It was great to see other Bolingbroke pupils out there in
the real world, representing the school so well.
During the Goal Setting Session all pupils had the opportunity to think about the challenges that lay ahead,
and visualize their goals for the coming year. Pupils brainstormed the steps they need to take to reach their
goals by the end of year 10.
The Dragon's Den Challenge was full of creative thinking and team work. Working in groups of 5, pupils
were asked by the RFU to create a campaign to increase participation in rugby across England. Pupils took
turns leading their team through a series of planning steps and finally preparing a presentation.
We ate lunch outside in the sunshine and practiced singing 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot'. After our break we
went back to the Six Nations Suite and had an Introduction to GCSE assembly. Mr. Kerby, Mr. Jones, and
Ms. Pinner shared stories about their experiences as secondary school pupils, including some hilari-
ous prom pictures which were worth more than a few laughs!
It was a day filled with big ideas, deep thinking, and high aspirations. Thank you to the RFU for hosting us at
Twickenham and to all the staff who helped make the sessions meaningful and engaging. The trip was
a thoroughly positive start to year 10 for the Class of 2020!
Pupils Singing ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot’
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SKI TRIP PRESENTATION EVENING
There is a ski trip presentation evening on the Thursday 13th October 6-7pm. This is for all students
and parents who are going on the 2017 ski trip. The evening will have key information about the trip
and is a chance to get vital information about the
trip.
Ms Luetch-
ford
NEED TO KNOW…
Entering the school
All pupils are required to enter to school through the courtyard at the entrance on Belleville
Road.
Once the gates have been closed at 8.15am, they will then enter through the Wakehurst Road
entrance where they will report to reception. On Friday’s the gate closes at 8.55.
What to do if your child is unwell and unable to attend school.
Please ensure you contact the absence line (option 1) before 8.30am stating your child’s name,
civitas group and reason for sickness. Absences should be reported on each day of sickness.
If they are absent due to having a medical appointment, you will be required to provide a note
from the doctor.
Lateness
If your child has a valid reason as to why they are late to school, please ensure you provide them
with a signed note stating why. Any pupil who does not have a valid reason (i.e. medical appoint-
ment, or illness) will receive 30 minute detention to sit that evening.
Requests to see the Principal
We kindly ask that any requests to see the principal is made through her PA. If you do have any
issues and would like to speak to someone, we do ask if in the first instance you speak to your
child’s Civitas tutor.
SHOW MY HOMEWORK
Please note that Pupils and Parents can view homework assignments on Show my Homework
without a login or password through the school website.
Just go to the ‘Life At School’ tab, select Show My Homework and follow this link:
https://
bolingbrokeacademy.showmyhomework.co.uk.
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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
YES
You are happy
with the result.
NO
Email or call Mr Kerby, Assistant Principal
for Behaviour & Ethos
Did you get the response you were
YES
You are happy
with the result.
NO
Email or call Ms Edis via her PA
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
YES
You are happy
NO
Email or call the Subject Lead Teacher
or Head of Department
Did you get the response you were hoping
YES
You are happy
NO
Email or call Mr Speight, Vice Principal
Did you get the response you were
YES
You are happy
STAFF RESPONSE
Email: 24 hour response
Phone: 48 hour response
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PARENT COUNCIL
NOTICEBOARD
NEXT PARENT
COUNCIL MEETING:
Thursday 20th October
7.30pm
@ Bolingbroke
PARENT COUNCIL
COFFEE
MORNING
Friday 30th September
In the Butterfly
Garden
ALL ARE WELCOME
YEAR 7 PARENTS
WELCOME EVENING
Monday 19th September
7.30 –8.30pm
Please see invitation on next page for more information.
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FAMILY DINING
Week Beginning 19th September
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mains Spicy Jerk
Chicken Beef Stew
Roast Pork
Halal Roast Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese Breaded Cod Fillet
Meat Free Spicy Jerk
Butternut Squash Veggie Stew Roast Quorn See Above
Roasted Vegetable
Pie
Sides
Coconut Rice
Black Eyed Beans
Chef's Salad
Mashed Potato
Mixed Vegetables
Roast Potatoes
Yorkshire Puddings
Broccoli and
Cauliflower
Gravy
Garlic Bread
Salad
Chips
Peas
Sweetcorn
Tartare Sauce
Puddings Melon Wedges
Mixed Fruit
Crumble and
Custard
Strawberry
Yoghurt Cookies
Ice cream
Competition
Winner
Thanks to
Oddono’s
Week Beginning 12th September
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mains
Local Butchers
Beef Sausages
served with
Caramelised
Onion Gravy
Pasta with Basil
Sauce
Pastry Topped
Cottage Pie Peri Peri Chicken Tuna Fusilli Pasta
Meat Free
Quorn Sausages
with Caramelised
Onion Gravy
As Above Pastry Topped
Veggie Pie
Peri Peri
Vegetable
Tomato and Basil
Pasta
Sides
Mashed Potato
Sweetcorn and
Peas
Salad
Cheese
Peas
Gravy
Steamed Rice
Mixed Vegetables
Grated Cheese
Mixed Salad
Puddings
Choice of
Satsuma, Banana,
Apple
Apple Cake Fruit Salad Strawberry Jelly Chocolate Cake
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Dates may change but we will give you advanced warning for these and any cancellations.
KEY DATES 2016-2017
Date Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11
Monday 12th September
First day back
from Work Ex-
perience. Start-
ing at 8.15am
Friday 16th September Auditions 4pm
Monday 19th September
Parent Council
Cheese & Wine
Event
7.30pm -8.30pm
@ Bolingbroke
Academy
Enrichments Begin –Cycle 1
Tuesday 20th September Women in Tech Event
12 –5pm
Friday 23rd September
Annual Speech Day & Prize Giving Day
10.30 am - 12pm - Senior School Event
2pm - 3.30pm - Junior School Event
Please see website for more information.
Monday 26th September Year 10 GCSE RE trip to Jewish Museum
Tuesday 27th September
Subject Progress
Evening
4.30pm - 7.15pm
@ Bolingbroke
Academy
Thursday 29th September -
Saturday 1st October KS4 Paris Trip
Friday 30th September Parent Council Coffee Morning in the Butterfly Garden
Thursday 6th October OPEN EVENING 5.15pm - 7.15pm
Saturday 8th October
OPEN DAY 9.30am - 11.30am
AND
SIXTH FORM EVENT 1130am - 1.30pm
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Item Prices
Pen - green £0.25
Pen - Black £0.25
Pencils £0.15
Rubbers £0.25
Sharpener £0.35
Highlighter - green £0.90
Highlighter - orange £0.90
Ruler 30cm clear £0.60
Protractors £0.60
Glue Stick £1.20
Compass £0.60
Transparent Pencil Cases £1.20
Complete set £6.00
Planners (Now Available) £2.60
Scientific Calculators (Now Available) £5.50
BOLINGBROKE SHOP
OPEN NOW
Opening times:
7:45-8:00am
Break time
Lunch time
What it is:
A shop run by the pupil librarian team, where you can buy the cor-
rect stationery for school. Everything can be paid for by Wisepay.
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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 or
Academy Back Pack
£5.00 Essential
£18.00
Academy Water Bottle Optional £3.50
Academy Hijab Essential £10.00
SHOES
Please note that pupils are not allowed to wear Kickers whilst in school.
HAIR, JEWELLERY AND NAILS.
No jewellery is to be worn except plain watches and one plain metal, discreet ear stud (which should be no larger
than 4mm in diameter) in each ear. Hair must be worn in a style appropriate to a business environment and ex-
treme hairstyles/colours (Including patterns in the hair) and hair bands that undermine the ethos or discipline of
the Academy will not be permitted. Hair should be no shorter than Grade 2. Facial hair is not permitted and pupils
should be clean shaven at all times. Make up, nail polish and false finger nails are not permitted. All judgements on
acceptability can only be made by Bolingbroke staff.
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THE TEACHING STAFF Role Name Email address Art & Design Technology Teacher Ms Wheeler [email protected] Art & Design Technology Teacher Mr Thomas [email protected] Lead Product Design Teacher Ms Idris [email protected] Head of Music Ms Breckon [email protected] Music Teacher Ms Cooke [email protected] Music Lead Tutor Mrs Riley [email protected] Music: Guitar and Bass Mr Favre [email protected] Music: Vocal Tutor Ms Kirby-Ashmore [email protected] Music: Brass Mr Alexander [email protected] Music: Drumming Mr Parkinson [email protected] Music: Woodwind and Keyboard Ms Cartlidge [email protected] Drama Teacher Ms Jenner-Murphy [email protected] Head of English Ms Khan [email protected] English Teacher & SEN Coordinator Ms Widdowson [email protected] English Teacher & Head of House Ms Brown [email protected] English Teacher Ms Nobes [email protected] English Teacher Ms Mclaverty-Williamson [email protected] English Teacher Ms Pfendt [email protected] English Teacher Ms Tuckett [email protected] English Teacher Ms Orchin [email protected] English Teacher Ms Sturgess [email protected] Head of Humanities Ms Flanagan [email protected] Lead History Teacher Ms Oliver [email protected] History Teacher Mr Garry [email protected] Lead Philosophy & Ethics Teacher Ms Austin [email protected] Lead Geography Teacher Ms Kaisharis [email protected] Geography Teacher Mr Rowe [email protected] Head of Maths Mr Ali [email protected] Maths Teacher & Head of House Ms Tibbetts [email protected] Maths Teacher Ms Banks [email protected] Maths Teacher Ms Garne [email protected] Maths Teacher Ms Smithies [email protected] Maths Teacher Ms Davidson [email protected] Maths Teacher Ms Hill [email protected] Maths Teacher Mr Noy [email protected] Maths Teacher Mr Iles [email protected] Maths Teacher Mr Simpson [email protected] Head of Foreign Languages Ms Sherman [email protected] Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Konneradt [email protected] Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Joseph [email protected] Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Ms Jay [email protected] Head of PE Mr Jones [email protected] PE Teacher Miss Luetchford [email protected] PE Coach Mr Brooks [email protected] PE Coach Ms Dempster [email protected] Head of Science Mr Conlon [email protected] Science Teacher & Head of House Ms Pinner [email protected] Science Teacher Ms Wadham [email protected] Science Teacher Ms Mayotte [email protected] Science Teacher Ms Coyte [email protected] Physics Teacher Ms Manisier [email protected] Food Technology Teacher Ms Tooman [email protected]
STAFF CONTACTS
A reminder of staff contact details
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THE CORE TEAM Role Name Email address Principal Ms Edis [email protected] Vice Principal Mr Speight [email protected] Assistant Principal, Behaviour & Ethos Mr Kerby [email protected] Assistant Principal, Teaching & Learning Ms Brookes [email protected] Director of Communication Ms Green [email protected] THE SUPPORT STAFF Role Name Email address Research and Development Leader Ms Robinson [email protected] Head of Klein House Ms Marnier [email protected] PA to the Principal Ms Seghal [email protected] Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Mr Bismark [email protected] Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Ms Overin [email protected] Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Ms Anslow-Moore [email protected] Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Ms Smith [email protected] Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Mr Rands [email protected] Science Technician Ms Jinah [email protected] Library Assistant Ms Jones [email protected] Inclusion Co-ordinator Mr Thorpe [email protected] Cover Supervisor Mr Effah [email protected]
Parent Council Chair: Justine Aspey - [email protected]
STAFF CONTACTS
A reminder of staff contact details