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Kingdown Week Friday 20th November 2015 Number 9, 2015-16 Sky Sports Living For Sport Snowboarding 15 selected, very excited students who are embarking on a project to help them towards their future goals, whether it is aiming to become a professional athlete or having a successful career in another profession. The GB record holder for the fastest snowboard run (and potenally world record holder), Jamie Barrow came in to deliver a series of sessions with the group. Jamie started by introducing himself and telling the story of how he first got into the sport and tragically, the injury that stopped him progressing. However, his story showed us the determinaon and resilience required to achieve, even in the face of great adversity – aſter being told he would never be able to snowboard again by the doctors, he has broken records: going 153km per hour on his snowboard: being towed behind a Mitsubishi Evo and an aeroplane. To watch these amazing videos, please look on YouTube – they’re crazy! The group were then introduced to the six steps to success, which were: Mental Toughness, Hunger to Achieve, People Skills, Sports and Life Knowledge, Breaking Barriers and Planning for Success. The group then discussed these and created their own goals to aim for. We also looked at the importance of organisaon and working within a team environment and how these two factors can make your life easier by being able to fit more within the me you have. Breaking barriers and mental toughness were going to be key for the vast majority who were about to experience snowboarding for the first me in their lives. We travelled to Mendip Dry Ski Slope and aſter geng kied out, took part in a two and a half hour session. This saw us looking at the different methods of making our way down the slope. Some of the group took to it very easily: Aleasha Caple, Joe Cassidy, Macy Wrintmore and Tom Carpenter-Rich; some baled through and made great improvements: Bex Fry, Molly Weston, Leo Eglin, Georgia Rowland and Evie Spra; whilst others: Mr Richardson, were terrible and fell over so much the instructors began to lose paence. Jamie Barrow was on hand to offer his advice and many were able to break down their inial barriers of being unable to stay on their feet. The group that were selected were: Dom Davey, Adam Cooke, Joe Cassidy, Tom Carpenter-Rich, Jacob Randall, Tom Poolman, Leo Eglin, Ella Daly, Bex Fry, Georgia Rowland, Molly Weston, Aleasha Caple, Macy Wrintmore, Evie Spra and Cerys Blain. Thank you to Jamie Barrow for spending the day with us and Mr Richardson who organised the day and entertained us by showing how bad you can be but sll enjoy yourself! Jamie Barrow will be returning to Kingdown in early 2016 to revisit the progress of this group but also work with two other selected groups. Christmas Market When: 28th November 2015 - 10.00am to 4.30pm. Where: Warminster Civic Centre Over 30 stalls with loads of Christmas giſt ideas from hand-craſted items, jewellery, woodturning, cakes, chocolates and much more... Christmas music from local choirs. Christmas Lights Switch On Where: Warminster Market Place - 5.00pm to 7.00pm. With live music from Dukebox and Warminster Community Choir. Lantern Parade from Warminster Library at 5.45pm and will process via the Three Horshoes Walk. Free parking all day in any Wiltshire Council pay and display car park. The Market Place will be closed to traffic from 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Year 12 Parent Meengs on Weds 9th December 2015 I am pleased to invite you to the Year 12 Parent Meengs on Wednesday 9th December 2015. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your son or daughter’s subject teachers to discuss progress, and to discuss the work required to make this a successful and enjoyable year. This is an important meeng where parents can have conversaons with subject staff regarding how well their son/daughter has seled into the first year of A levels and what preparaon they must do for their mock exams in January. It is also an opportunity to find out what they specifically need to do in order to successfully move on to the second year of their A levels. If you would like careers guidance/support for your son or daughter, please email Mr Marlow, Careers Advisor, at [email protected]. sch.uk We connue to use the online service for parents to book appointments to meet with teachers. The booking system for this parents’ meeng event will be open unl Monday 7th December. You can make your bookings by going to the school’s website and clicking on the link to the Parents’ Evenings Booking System . What if I have problem, or want further informaon? You can email us: [email protected], or call the school and we will be happy to help. There is more informaon on the school website, or contact Mr Locke
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Kingdown Week Friday 20th November 2015
Number 9, 2015-16
Sky Sports Living For Sport Snowboarding
15 selected, very excited students who are embarking on a project to help them towards their future goals, whether it is aiming to become a professional athlete or having a successful career in another profession. The GB record holder for the fastest snowboard run (and potentially world record holder), Jamie Barrow came in to deliver a series of sessions with the group. Jamie started by introducing himself and telling the story of how he first got into the sport and tragically, the injury that stopped him progressing. However, his story showed us the determination and resilience required to achieve, even in the face of great adversity – after being told he would never be able to snowboard again by the doctors, he has broken records: going 153km per hour on his snowboard: being towed behind a Mitsubishi Evo and an aeroplane. To watch these amazing videos, please look on YouTube – they’re crazy!
The group were then introduced to the six steps to success, which were: Mental Toughness, Hunger to Achieve, People Skills, Sports and Life Knowledge, Breaking Barriers and Planning for Success.
The group then discussed these and created their own goals to aim for. We also looked at the importance of organisation and working within a team environment and how these two factors can make your life easier by being able to fit more within the time you have. Breaking barriers and mental toughness were going to be key for the vast majority who were about to experience snowboarding for the first time in their lives.
We travelled to Mendip Dry Ski Slope and after getting kitted out, took part in a two and a half hour session. This saw us looking at the different methods of making our way down the slope. Some of the group took to it very easily: Aleasha Caple, Joe Cassidy, Macy Wrintmore and Tom Carpenter-Rich; some battled through and made great improvements: Bex Fry, Molly Weston, Leo Eglin, Georgia Rowland and Evie Spratt; whilst others: Mr Richardson, were terrible and fell over so much the instructors began to lose patience.
Jamie Barrow was on hand to offer his advice and many were able to break down their initial barriers of being unable to stay on their feet. The group that were selected were: Dom Davey, Adam Cooke, Joe Cassidy, Tom Carpenter-Rich, Jacob Randall, Tom Poolman, Leo Eglin, Ella Daly, Bex Fry, Georgia Rowland, Molly Weston, Aleasha Caple, Macy Wrintmore, Evie Spratt and Cerys Blain.
Thank you to Jamie Barrow for spending the day with us and Mr Richardson who organised the day and entertained us by showing how bad you can be but still enjoy yourself!
Jamie Barrow will be returning to Kingdown in early 2016 to revisit the progress of this group but also work with two other selected groups.
Christmas Market
When: 28th November 2015 - 10.00am to 4.30pm.
Where: Warminster Civic Centre Over 30 stalls with loads of Christmas gift ideas from hand-crafted items, jewellery, woodturning, cakes, chocolates and much more...
Christmas music from local choirs.
Christmas Lights Switch On
Where: Warminster Market Place - 5.00pm to 7.00pm.With live music from Dukebox and Warminster Community Choir.
Lantern Parade from Warminster Library at 5.45pm and will process via the Three Horshoes Walk.
Free parking all day in any Wiltshire Council pay and display car park. The Market Place will be closed to traffic from 2.00pm to 9.00pm.
Year 12 Parent Meetings on Weds 9th December 2015
I am pleased to invite you to the Year 12 Parent Meetings on Wednesday 9th December 2015. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your son or daughter’s subject teachers to discuss progress, and to discuss the work required to make this a successful and enjoyable year.
This is an important meeting where parents can have conversations with subject staff regarding how well their son/daughter has settled into the first year of A levels and what preparation they must do for their mock exams in January. It is also an opportunity to find out what they specifically need to do in order to successfully move on to the second year of their A levels.
If you would like careers guidance/support for your son or daughter, please email Mr Marlow, Careers Advisor, at [email protected]
We continue to use the online service for parents to book appointments to meet with teachers. The booking system for this parents’ meeting event will be open until Monday 7th December. You can make your bookings by going to the school’s website and clicking on the link to the Parents’ Evenings Booking System .
What if I have problem, or want further information? You can email us: [email protected], or call the school and we will be happy to help. There is more information on the school website, or contact Mr Locke
Sports Bulletin: Week beginning 23rd November 2015
Mon Archery - All Years - novice 3.00pm - 4.00pm Archery - All Years - experienced 4.00pm - 5.00pm Trampolining - Yrs 7 to 9 3.00pm - 4.00pm Trampolining - Yrs 10 & 11 4.00pm - 5.00pm Golf - All Years 3.15pm - 4.15pm Cross Country - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pmTues Rugby - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Hockey - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Rugby - Invite only 4.00pm - 5.00pm Multi Sports - Invite only 3.00pm - 4.00pm Girls’ Fitness - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pmWeds Badminton - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Badminton - All Years 4.00pm - 5.00pm Swimming - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Netball - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pmThurs Table Tennis - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Girls’ Football - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm BTec Catch Up - Yrs 10 to 13 3.00pm - 4.00pm Basketball - All Years Lunch timeFri Trampolining - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm Boxing - All Years 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Receptionists for next week:
Monday - Olivia Chapman Mi HDTuesday - Luke Chappell Wi FR Wednesday - Logan Charlesworth We LCThursday - Oliver Charnock We KIFriday - Ellie Chatwin We MA
Upcoming Dates:
Mon 23rd Nov - Week 1
Fri 27th Nov - GCSE + A Level Certificates available for collection
Thurs 3rd Dec - Year 13 Parent Meetings & DC2 reports home - appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Weds 9th Dec - Year 12 Parent Meetings & DC2 reports home - appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Weds 9th Dec - DC2 Report home for Years 7 to 11
Thurs 10th Dec - Christmas Concert at 7.00pm
Mon 14th to Fri 18th Dec - No Late Buses
Mon 14th Dec - Wimbledon Awards Assembly - 1.50pm
Tues 15th Dec - Millennium Awards Assembly - 1.50pm
Weds 16th Dec - Twickenham Awards Assembly - 1.50pm
Thurs 17th Dec - Lords Award Assembly - 11.20am
Thurs 17th Dec - Wembley Awards Assembly - 1.50pm
Fri 18th Dec - End of Term 2
Year 13 Parent Meetings on Thursday 3rd December 2015
The Parents’ Evening Booking System is open until Tuesday 1st December. You can make your bookings by going to the school’s website and clicking on the link to the Parents’ Evenings Booking System . Appointments can be made from 3.30pm to 6:30pm, with the last appointment at 6:20pm.
Kingdown U14s Beat Bassett at Football
Kingdown School travelled (again) to an away fixture in Royal Wootton Bassett for their first round fixture in the County Cup! With a few new additions making their debut for Kingdown saw us take a strong team.
The game started off scrappy with Kingdown struggling to work out the pace of the pitch, with numerous ball through a running off for a goal kick. Bassett pushed on Kingdown's defence but Amy Gordon (MoM) intercepted and cleared any potential danger by coming to meet the ball. It looked like Kingdown were going to be pegged back, but Lucy Hubbart was on hand to collect any loose balls. Poppy Braddell was on hand to shoot (our first shot on target) with a hopeful lobbed shot, which unfortunately for Bassett saw their keeper fumble the ball into her own net (1-0). Some great attacking play down the left by Ella Broad saw us win a throw in deep in their half. Ella received a pass from Ashleigh Powell just inside the box who smashed one over the keeper into the top right corner (2-0) as the half time whistle went.
Debuts for Jodie Ash and Nicole Omello saw solid displays by both. Tamara Van Den Berg and Evie Spratt (C) were strong at centre midfield and drove forward with the ball, pushing Bassett back! Kingdown got into got positions within the box, but failed to get a shot on target. Poppy Braddell showed some outstanding defensive discipline in the final minutes to ensure we progressed to the next round. Mollie Middleton managed to deflect any attacks Bassett threw down the left hand side. Nicole Pugh, Jas Fitzgibbon, Cameryn Stewart and Rebecca Guy managed to put in a solid performance throughout their involvement - well done!
This was a comfortable win by Kingdown School but all are aware they must improve to get through the next round.
Team: Lucy Hubbart, Nicole Pugh, Amy Gordon (MoM), Rebecca Guy, Mollie Middleton, Tamara Van Den Berg, Evie Spratt (C), Nicole Omello, Jas Fitzgibbon, Ashleigh Powell, Ella Broad, Poppy Braddell, Jodie Ash and Cameryn Stewart.
Anti-bullying Website
A reminder to all students that the school operates an anti-bullying website on which you can report incidents of bullying. The web address is: http://www.kingdownplus.com/support There is also a link to the website at the bottom of the school website.
Fund Raising
We raised a fantastic £14009.21p on the Sponsored Walk and last Friday £1250.00p for Children In Need. Well done everyone.
Vacancy number AET 09
Kingdown School, Woodcock Road, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9DR
Tel: 01985 215551 Fax: 01985 846697 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk Kingdown School is a trading name of Acorn Education Trust, a private charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 7654902.
Examination Invigilators Salary Grade B (£7.11 per hour)
Possible hours from 8am - 4pm, Monday – Friday. Casual (Term-time only)
We are keen to expand our existing team of Exam Invigilators at Kingdown School. Working hours will be variable, on a casual basis, to supervise students taking both mock and public examinations at Key Stage 3, GCSE and GCE examinations. Applications are welcomed from well-organised, methodical individuals with an interest in education Successful candidates will have a calm and supportive manner and will be available, on a casual basis, throughout the year depending on examination requirements but particularly during January, May and June. Full training will be provided. Applicants are invited to contact the Examinations Officer for an informal chat about the role in the first instance. Kingdown School is an academy school and is part of the Acorn Education Trust. For further details and an application form, download from our website at www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk or please contact: Mrs Laura Brett, Examinations Officer Kingdown School Woodcock Road WARMINSTER, Wiltshire, BA12 9DR Tel: 01985 215551 e-mail: [email protected] Or download from our website on: http://www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/job-vacancies/ Kingdown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post, you will be subject to a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as health screening.
