THE RAVENSBOURNE REVIEW Issue 7: 5th - 9th November 2018 “TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE”

Weekly Agenda - w/c 12.11.18

Week 2

Monday:

Year 7 Assembly

GSCE Maths Resit - 9:00am the Great Hall

Year 13 trip to The Haywood Gallery

Year 9 trip to Reading University

Tuesday:

Year 8 Assembly

Year 12 Art trip

Wednesday:

Year 9 Assembly

Year 9 Progression Evening - 4.30pm -6.30pm

KS4/5 Drama trip to The National Theatre

Thursday:

KS4 Assembly

Friday:

KS5 Assembly

Post 16 Trip to The Old Bailey

The Sociology and Law Department ran a joint trip to the Old Bailey/Royal Courts of Justice. The Old Bailey hears more murder trials than any other court in the country.

We took a group of year 12 and 13 students to visit the courts and sat in on a number of trials (including a few murder trials!)

Students were given a tour of the Royal Courts of Justice – we learnt that some of the barristers there can charge £2000 AN HOUR. High profile cases such as the dispute between Apple and Samsung can run into millions.

The tour guide told us about the history of the courts, how the courts were designed about built in the late 1800s and where the top barristers sit.

Miss Barber—Sociology

Message from Head of School

I am writing to you today to provide what update I can. We have all now had a chance to read the recent report and try and digest its findings. I cannot say anymore on that at this stage but as soon as I know and can, I will.

What I can do is provide an update on Ravensbourne. Today I have spoken to all staff and students regarding this matter. My message was clear. There will be no impact on the quality of education at Ravensbourne. We have a fantastic set of both students, staff, parents and carers. I will still be here to ensure that they will be the best that they can be. If anything this makes my resolve to do that stronger. I reminded students that their behaviour is always excellent and that it will remain so. The way they have behaved today has been impeccable and the comments made have been caring, considered and inspirational.

At the moment the students deserve the very best from me. You have my word I will deliver that.

Mr O’Shaughnessy

Winter Dance Showcase 27th November 2018

6.30pm

Tickets:£5 Adults £3 concessions

Get them on Wisepay or from the Dance

Office

BROMLEY SCHOOLS DANCE SHOWCASE EVENING 2018

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/558184

Interested in Fashion? Interested in working with fabric?

Where: D10 Technology Block

When: Every Thursday

What time: 2.40 to 3.30 pm

Choice of activities: Dress a girl around the world, bunting, Christmas decorations, stitch a cloud, embroider a tweet.

Learn to: design, sew, mend, apply decoration, customize, print, colour fabric…the list is endless.

FREE. Drop in, bring your friends

Top Attendance W/C 15.10.18

Year Home Room %

7 Kapoor 99.3%

8 Viking 98.4%

9 Euler 97.8%

10 Sarajevo 95.7%

11 Browning 95.7%

Top Achievement Points W/C 15.10.18

Year Home Room No.

7 Alessi 61

8 Valencia 55

9 Euler 32

10 Seoul 25

11 Browning 19

Achievements and Rewards

Exciting news for TRS from The Mental Health Foundation!

The Ravensbourne School has been working closely with The Mental Health Foundation for a

number of years. Last year our Year 7 students (now Year 8) took part in The Peer Education Project

led by The Mental Health Foundation and trained by Miss Barker, where they learned about mental

health and wellbeing.

The Mental Health Foundation's Peer Education project equips school staff to recruit and train a

group of Peer Educators from year 10 and year 12. These students were highly trained and supported

by fantastic resources produced by the Mental Health Foundation. Our Peer Educators delivered a

syllabus of universal mental health literacy lessons to Year 7 students, which will continue this

academic year.

Due to the success of the programme, we have been asked by The Mental Health Foundation to

appear as a school in their Christmas Appeal. We are privileged to contribute towards the Mental

Health Foundation’s vision of a world with good mental health for all. This week, representatives from

the foundation will be coming into the school to photograph, record and interview students who

participated in the project last year and record some of our wonderful Peer Educators delivering a

session.

If you would like to find out more about the Peer Education Project and the work of The Mental Health foundation, please go to https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/. Be sure to look out for us in the Christmas Appeal 2018!

Miss Barker, English, Room 32

Odd Socks Day is an opportunity for students to celebrate their individuality and uniqueness, and learn to accept

each other regardless of difference. We would love it if you can get involved with this.

Socks can be as weird and wonderful as you like, and there will be prizes available for the best odd socks! Full

school uniform will need to be worn on the day, but your odd socks can be visible.

We would ask that you bring a small contribution of £1 to donate to the Anti Bullying Alliance if you are able to.

Odd Socks Day on Monday 12th November—Prizes to be won!

The Wall of Respect—all week in the Small Hall. Add to it at break and lunch

Cross Curricular Lessons concentrating on respect around bullying and justice

Meet your new Wellbeing Ambassador Team—look out for the green badges!

The Ravensbourne Review Newsletter Anti-Bullying Week Takeover!

Social Media posts using the hashtag #Chooserespect

BBBS drop in mentoring every lunchtime during this week

Thursday 14th November—StopSpeakSupport Cyber Bullying Day

A surprise at lunchtime on Friday 15th at 12:30pm!

Please help to build a wall against bullying in our school by writing a pledge, positive message, drawing, poem, acrostic poem, quote or song lyrics to our Wall of Respect.

You can also email a selfie to Miss Barker of yourself holding up a sign with ‘I choose respect because…’ and add your own message!

Print the template, collect one from Miss Barker or go to the Wall of Respect and take one from one of your Wellbeing Ambassadors.

We want to create a huge wall of positive messages showing our support for one another in our school.

Head down at break time and lunch to add your posts!

You can also add to the online Wall of Respect on Twitter and Instagram by adding the hashtag #ChooseRespect and #AntiBullyingWeek to your posts.

Take your own selfie with a sign saying ‘I choose respect because’ and email it to Miss Barker on Kbarker@e21c.co.uk to be printed

and go on the Wall of Respect!

Year 7 Reading Programme

At TRS we recognise the importance of reading for pleasure.

We hope all parents and carers encourage their children to read regularly. Just having a conversation about

reading is extremely supportive.

To help empower every Year 7 student to be a strong and active reader, and to nurture the habit of reading for

pleasure, we have introduced a Year 7 Reading Programme.

Year 7 classes visit the Library every two weeks where they have the opportunity to browse and to borrow books.

The students try to read a book every two weeks and during their Library visits they complete tasks, from a

specially designed activity pack, based on the book of their choice that they have just read.

If you would like further information about this programme or how you can support your child with their reading,

please do not hesitate to contact the Librarian, Ms Roberts, email: eroberts@e21c.co.uk

Geography Trip To Italy 2018

Monday

On Monday we arrived in Italy after a very early start and were raring to go! We spent the day with our guide visiting the coastal towns of

Amalfi, Ravello and Positano where we had the opportunity to visit the markets and eat lots of pizza! Unfortunately the weather wasn’t on

our side but it didn’t dampen our spirits. Later on, we travelled to our hotel in Sorrento and settled in before dinner of pasta and chicken. In

the evening we had free time in the town before collapsing, exhausted into bed.

Tuesday

On Tuesday we visited Herculaneum in which we were able to see the ruins left after the destruction of the town, due to the volcanic pyro-

clastic flow from Mount Vesuvius. Further into our day we travelled to Pompei, where we had the opportunity to see plaster-encased bodies

of the victims who were buried by the ashes. In addition, we got to see the village which was once filled with people, living their lives.

Wednesday

On Wednesday we got a ferry from Sorrento to Capri, a small island off of the coast of Italy. Here we had a boat trip along the coast and we

were able to see the cliffs and amazing views, including an arch that had been formed and the white grotto. We visited the beach and swam

in the sea which was surprisingly warm for late October. Later that evening we visited the various shops in the harbour and ate ice cream

whilst watching the sunset.

Thursday

Sadly, Thursday was our last day in Italy and after leaving the hotel we departed for a local Mozzarella farm where we were shocked to

learn it takes 7 hours to make! We had the opportunity to try their local olive oils, cheese, ham and marmalade. Leaving very full, we left for

our next activity, pizza making! Here we made our own pizzas and took part in some traditional Italian dancing. It was really fun and one of

the best parts of the trip. The last part of our trip was a visit to the Gelateria where we were lucky enough to taste some of their homemade

ice cream, not that we needed anymore food! Finally, we travelled to the airport, leaving with amazing memories.

Thank you to Mr Lucas, Miss O’Dell, Miss Barber and Mr Shuttleworth for organising such a fun trip!

By Eloise Spiteri, Year 10

Girls ESFA Silver Jubilee Cup Away Lea Valley 2-5 Win

Ellie Rivers 2, Dessiah Chevelleau 2, Mia Lockett

2nd Year Reds National League U19 Cup Away Tonbridge Angels 1-6 Win

Kerry Ogbeifun 2, Aaron Obikoi-Simeon 2, Ronnie Reeves,

2nd Year Whites KSFA Acad Premiership Away Abbey 3-1 Loss Jevon Daley

1st Year Whites National League U19 Cup Home London Tigers 9-0 Win

Ollie Tanner 3, Alfie Bloomfield 2, Mo Kaudeer 2, AJ Martin, Sam

1st Year Reds KSFA Championship North Home Ravenswood 6-1 Win

Jayden Anderson 2, Thierry Skillern 2, Alfie Kent-Mock, Own

1st Year Blues ESFA Schools Cup 'B' Teams Away Brentwood 4-3 Loss

Asher Reid, Solomon Akinduro, Brandon Skerritt

1st Year Yellows KSFA NK Div 2 Away Beths Grammar School 0-5 Win

Derek Sosanya 2, Kishan Dyer, Isaac Landoli, Moyo Williams

A Level Elite ESFA U18 Schools Trophy Away Sir John Lawes 0-2 Win Shaun Nketiah, Daniel Holl

A Level Develop-ment KSFA NK Div 1 Away Charles Darwin 4-3 Loss Shaun Nketiah 3

Team Competition Venue Opposition Score Goalscorers

Mr O’Shaughnessy at BFCA on match day helping the BTEC Media students.

During the October half-term the Bromley Football Club Academy players and Ravensbourne 6th form students were overwhelmed with a special surprise visit from legendary x Portugal European Cup, Premier league and

Champions league winners Tiago Mendes and Ricardo Carvalho.

They were attending Bromley Football Club to extend their UEFA A-License research and developing their practises

with the BFCA players. An amazing and unique experience for Bromley Football Club and all students involved.

Additional to the above; the following BFCA students completed their F.A. refereeing qualification and are now fully qualified referees. This is an amazing achievement and something that makes the 6th form at TRS special through offering tailor made vocational awards and will certainly enhance each individuals learning journey, enabling them to

gain part-time employment through grass roots and secondary school football sections.

Robert Iuliano-Redondo

Olivia Marshall

Dessiah Chevelleau-Shields