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Dear Parents / Carers and Friends of Bolingbroke,

Happy New Year!

We have had a wonderful start to the year with Year 7-10 achievement assemblies. Mr Conlon

announced the pupils who have made excellent progress, exceeding their targets and demonstrating

excellent effort in all our three categories. Please see the winners enclosed overleaf.

Ms Brooks announced our new end of year graduation evening for Year 7-10

when every child will graduate the year with either a PASS, 2.1 or 1st. This will

be an opportunity for us to celebrate all of the opportunities your child

embraces, their house points, community spirit and many more aspects of

Bolingbroke Academy school life. The events will be in the last week of the

summer term with dates and details to follow in the coming weeks.

This morning Mel Capleton (Owner & Director, Open Air Fit) inspired our children, teachers and LSAs

in a whole school assembly to share his journey from Professional Football of 16 years to launching

Open Air Fit as the owner and Director. We are extremely grateful to Mel for his company’s part

sponsorship of the mini-bus, elite football training of our footballers and welcoming a number of our

children to take on work experience placements on holiday sports events during the holidays.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support to ensure Bolingbroke goes from

strength to strength. I look forward to seeing many of you at the forthcoming Progress Review

afternoon this month with Year 11 this afternoon.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Ms Edis

SCHOOL CLOSED TO Y7-10 & Y12

THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY

Y11 MOCKS COMMENCE:

THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

NOTICES

THERE WILL BE NO DETENTIONS OR

ENRICHMENTS ON 11TH JANUARY DUE

TO YEAR 9 PROGRESS EVENING.

INVENTION CONVENTION

The second annual Year 7 Invention

Convention was a huge

success. Having worked on their

inventions since September, pupils

presented their inventions to members of

the Academy and pupils and teachers voted

for their favourite inventions. The winner

will be announced in Assembly in the

coming weeks and will receive their trophy

on Speech Day in September.

If you would like to be a sponsor of this event,

please contact Mrs Robinson on

l.robinson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.

Please see the back page for the Academy Safeguarding Protocol.

Every issue is sent through the Bolingbroke Post email fortnightly!

Volume. 8 Issue. 8

Friday 5th January 2018

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YEAR 7-10 ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Top Average Point Score

Jessica Ward

Pepa Birkett

Harmony Ramos

Atticus Jackson

Nick Barker

Oghale Erikigo

Iman Hamdy

Ella Holman

Sophie Lewis

Kai Providence

Exceeding Target

Iman Hamdy

Lucca DaSilva

Victor Matuszewski

Tom Cannane

Maria Dabija

Monica Grana-Perez

Luke Prenelle

Hawrah Lule

Cheyane Morgan-Barnes

Joel Heredia-Molina

Top Effort

Aaliyah Armstrong

Aliyah Nelson

Nick Barker

Jessica Ward

Charlotte Howcroft

Iman Hamdy

Atticus Jackson

Charlotte Blurton

Ella Holman

Peggy Smith

Top Average Point Score

Naarah Bonti-Asamoah

Nya Calder

Florence Davies

Rachel-Ann Delhaise

Valentine Gazzolo

Elizabeth Bryan

Florence Scott

Myles Beckles

Michelt Traore

Zoe Love

Exceeding Target

Michelt Traore

Mariejoy Jose

Nya Calder

Olivia Dordevic

Damari Hanson

Myles Beckles

Naarah Bonti-Asamoah

Ramel Reid

Chez Fuller

Michael Adomako

Top Effort

Valentine Gazzolo

Elizabeth Bryan

Florence Scott

Myles Beckles

Oliver Smith

Stephen Hyatt

Ella Howarth

Naarah Bonti-Asamoah

Florence Davies

Louis Faure

Top Average Point

Score

Lela Christophilopoulou

Julie De Coulon

Zoe Grimsey

Jacques Detard

Adele Hughes

Bella Grimsey

Heather Hanson

Jeanne Le Bec

Evelyn Sai

Top Effort

Haja Sam

Julie De Coulon

Zoe Grimsey

Bella Grimsey

Mabel Shepherd

Lucy Parker

Evelyn Sai

Hannah O’Sullivan

Adele Hughes

Jeanne Le Bec

Exceeding Target

Oliver Gribbon

Jaynie King

Mabel Shepherd

Marwa Bensouiki

Nahom Dawit-Tarekegen

Jeanne Le Bec

Elizabeth Ryan

Capucine Kergall

Owen Prenelle

Mianne Armstrong

Exceeding Target

Aya El Hafedi

Eve Williams

Eliza Michel-Finch

Clara Whitter

Darcey Hanson

Regan Tahi

Nasreen Hersi

Chloe Burrows

Noah Heywood

Maysa Abdullahi

Top Average Point Score

Phoebe Davies

Joseph Green

Darcey Hanson

Emily Harper

Douce Detard

Claudia Segundo-Alvardo

Abigael Yana

Mariam Akunjee

Zoe Durman

Eliza Michel-Finch

Top Effort

Mariam Akunjee

Zoe Durman

Darcey Hanson

Douce Detard

Aya El Hafedi

Ella Ward

Lila Collas

Phoebe Davies

Emily Harper

Claudia Segundo-Alvardo

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On Tuesday 12th December, Year 8 spent the day at Hampton Court. It was an extremely cold, crisp

morning and London was recovering from the icy temperatures and minimal snowfall. The pupils and

teachers travelled from school to Hampton Court by train, departing from Clapham Junction. Their

behavior was excellent on the train and members of the local community commented on how fantastic

our pupils were.

We arrived at Hampton Court at 10.30am ready for the first learning session. The pupils were split into

three groups. Each group had a 1 hour learning session with a member of staff from Hampton Court.

Pupils were taken back in time as they were guided around the palace by a courtier from the reign of

Henry VIII. The courtier explained the trials and tribulations of being either a Catholic or a Protestant in

the Tudor period. Pupils were also taught how to bow and courtesy appropriately, depending on their

station. The 1 hour session provided an interactive and engaging recap of the religious rollercoaster

people endured during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

Pupils and teachers then had time to explore the palace on their own as well as the palace grounds

which looked incredible as the sunlight that shone over the frosted grass and gravel. Photo credit must

go to Evelyn Sai for some of these fantastic shots!

All in all, a cold but great day out! Well done to all those Year 8s for their impeccable behaviour and a

massive thanks to all the members of staff who supported the Humanities Department.

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Photos by Evelyn Sai

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On 12 December, pupils, staff and parents gathered at St Barnabus’ Church on Clapham Common

for Bolingbroke Academy’s Concert by Candlelight. A new location for this year’s concert, the

church, beautifully lit by candles, along with the pre-concert performances from the Bolingbroke

Brass Ensemble provided a festive and warming setting.

The audience sang with great enthusiasm to well known carols, including a special new verse

written by Florence Scott – Winner of the House Christmas Carol competition. Singing was

accompanied by the superb Bolingbroke Senior Band, followed by the Bolingbroke Brass

Ensemble who went on to play Holst’s Mars from The Planets which was incredibly moving.

Readings were spoken beautifully by Mabel Shepherd and Hugo Scott, followed by pieces from

the Senior Choir, Boys Choir, Rock School and Bolingbroke Belles . Ahead of the interval

was the turn of the Staff Choir who gave a fantastic rendition of Fairytale of New York by The

Pogues. The range of musical performances was nothing less than incredible, a testament to the

inspiring talent of our pupils and as one parent commented “such a wonderful evening; a true

festive musical extravaganza!“

After an interval of scrumptious mince pies and festive refreshments, the Year 10 GCSE Music

Ensemble accompanied more carol singing, going on to play Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin

Stevens which made sure everybody’s feet were tapping along!

Betty Smith, Alliyah Johnson and Megan Rowland and the Show Band wowed us with their

performance from Beauty & the Beast as did the Year 12 Music Ensemble playing Dave

Brubeck’s take Five, and lastly Chris Hayden, Jamaine Scarlett and Owen Prenelle who

performed Fly me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra.

All in all, as wonderfully summed up by parents and teachers alike “Today's Christmas performance

was incredible! Every aspect of it. We have been to quite a few and it is no comparison.” and also

“Just wanted to say a massive well done for Tuesday night. You and the team put on a fantastic

concert. It was great to see such a variety of kids on stage performing, and many kids in a different

light!”

The Senior Band and Senior Choir joined forces to play White Christmas by Irving Berlin

before the audience were upstanding and sang their hearts out to We Wish you a Merry

Christmas!

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ATTENDANCE NOTICES

Top 10 Civitas Groups for Attendance

ABSENCE LINE

Please remember to contact the absence line (option 1 on telephone) stating clearly 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. Absences for 3 or more days also require medical documentation.

CIVITAS ATTENDACE RACE

Congratulations to Smyth 8, all pupils with 100% attendance have earned 3 house points each for

getting 100% attendance in the last 2 weeks!

In second place is Smyth 9 with all pupils with 100% attendance getting 2 house points, and in 3rd

with 1 house point for those with 100% is Smyth 5!

But don’t despair if you didn't win this time round, you’ll have the opportunity over the next

fortnight!

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The Autumn Term ended with a spectacular finale for Klein House. All of the amazing Klein House

pupils’ hard work was rewarded by their victory in the race to be number one. It was a hard fought

battle, and Erskine, Smyth and Verbiest House were tough competitors. However, only one House

could win the House Spirit Day for having the highest number of positive House Points. The Autumn

Term ended with Klein House as champions. The House was rewarded with a non-uniform day, Civi-

tas breakfast and delightful dessert at lunchtime! Mrs Quincey (Head of House), Mr Thomas (Deputy

Head of House) and all of the Klein tutors were so proud. Klein House are keen to keep the top spot

as the competition for the highest number of positive House Points begins again in the Spring Term!

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PE & SPORT

Due to limited light and waterlogged pitches, Football on Thursday afternoons will be suspended until half

term. Pupils are invited to attend Open Air Fit’s Elite Football Session on Monday mornings to ensure

Football is still an option for them. This enrichment starts on Monday at 7.25 am.

Rugby Y7-9 on Tuesdays is also suspended until half term. Instead of Rugby club we will be in the sports

hall doing Rugby Fitness/Skills sessions.

These clubs will resume once light returns and pitch conditions improve.

If you have any further questions please e-mail Mr. Brooks on c.brooks@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

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IN THE LIBRARY

2017 LIBRARY CHAMPIONS

ACCELARATED READER LEADER BOARD

Each week the Library celebrates the leading readers on Accelerated Reader by displaying the top ten pu-

pils who have successfully passed the most quizzes on the books they have read.

This week the top ten are:

Come to the library at lunch time and after school to complete AR quizzes and have a chance at being on

the Leader Board!

Eemaan Shaikh

Phoebe Davies

Nasra Mohamed

Ludovic Cuenat

Ella Ward

Bella Grimsey

Claudia Segundo Alvardo

Joseph Green

Darcey Hanson

Daniel Collings

HOUSE MINI BOOK REVIEW COMPETITION

WELL DONE ERSKINE! A huge well done to Erskine on winning the Autumn Term’s Mini Book Review Competition with a

total of 117 books read and reviewed!

A particular well done to Eemaan Shaikh who completed the most mini book reviews – an impressive

62 reviews in total!

The competition has reset for the Spring Term so there is still plenty of opportunity to keep reading &

reviewing in 2018. Winners will be announced at the end of this term.

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This year’s Christmas Staff Pantomime was a spectacular way to end

the term, seeing our teachers tread the boards and venture into the

world of acting. We thought it was hard to beat 2016’s

iconic pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, but this year’s offering,

‘Harry Potter and the Ghost of Bolingbroke’, was easily the best one

yet. Mr Kalorkoti’s hilariously witty script got the whole

school roaring with laughter.

Mr Iles outdid himself as Voldemort (with his bespoke bin bag / bald

cap creation), even though his Pikachu get-up from last year was

a tough one to beat! We also can’t forget Ms Edis’ apparent

versatility as she transformed into the famous Hogwarts

headmaster, Dumbledore. Jokes ranged from classic pantomime wit,

to a DAB of slightly more modern humour - the performance came

to a climactic finale,

f e a t u r i n g

Voldemort being struck down by a rendition of

Big Shaq’s “Man’s Not Hot”, and all Hogwarts

houses joining hands for a High School Musical

singalong. We are so looking forward to the

upcoming staff pantomimes and can’t wait to see

what bizarre antics the staff can conjure up next!

- Betty Smith & Neesha Thaker (Year 12)

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PERFORMING ARTS

SIXTH FORM PLAY

We staged Bolingbroke's first-ever Sixth Form Play just before the Christmas break. To those who

attended, I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Laughter is the greatest thing. From reading my

script on the first day of rehearsal, all the way until the actual performance, my fellow cast members

and I laughed a lot, and were gifted with such happiness by being in the show. I have learnt so much,

I have grown as an actor, but most importantly the four of us have all grown as friends. It meant a

lot to us as a team performing this piece, which whilst funny and heart-warming also raises aware-

ness about teen neglect and suicide. Overall, the experience was amazing and I am so sad that it has

come to an end, however I am also excited for future productions. I could not have done it without

the ongoing support and encouragement of my peers, and the wonderful Mr Kalorkoti.

- Neesha Thaker (Year 12)

Thank you so much to Mr Kalorkoti, our Theatre Coordinator, from all the cast and the Academy.

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PARENT ASSOCIATION

NOTICEBOARD

NEXT PARENT

ASSOCIATION MEETING:

Thursday 8th March

7:30 pm

FUNDRAISING

In response to a wish list provided by the

Academy the Parents Association have set up

three JustGiving initiatives to raise funds for the

Music, Product Design and Drama

departments.

PRODUCT DESIGN The Art and Design department strives to provide pupils with the opportunity to practice new skills and

create their designs using specialist equipment which is fit for purpose. We need to ensure that the

workshop is resourced with the right equipment to give pupils the chance to keep up with the latest

working practices. Donations will go towards an acrylic convection oven, a brazing hearth for pewter

casting and metal welding, a benchtop router table, die and tapping kit for aluminium rod joining plus a

biscuit jointer, dust extractor, drill set and lathe cutting tools. The total amount needed for this is £2,780.

PROGRESS REVIEW MEETINGS

There are three Progress Review Meetings scheduled for this term.

Friday January 5 2.30-5.30pm Y11

Thursday January 11 4.30-7.20pm Y9

Friday January 26 2.30-5.30pm Y7

The Parents Association helps at these events by serving drinks and biscuits/cakes to teachers during the

afternoon/evening and this year we are also hoping to raise some funds by selling drink and cakes to

parents and pupilS.

If you are able to volunteer to help with this on any of these dates please sign up for one of the slots

through PTA Social https://app.ptasocial.com/communities/2170. We would also be grateful for any

donations of cakes and biscuits - please either drop them off at Reception in the morning or bring them

along on the day.

EVOLVING BEHAVIOUR POLICY SURVEY

You will all have received a communication from the school via Bolingbroke Post asking parents

to participate in the evolving behaviour policy survey. PLEASE CAN WE URGE YOU TO TAKE

PART. This is the best way for school to collate feedback from parents and add to that from

pupils in order to arrive at the best possible solution. The more parents who take part the more

meaningful the results will be.

Just to remind you here is the link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KY36XMW

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PARENT ASSOCIATION

NOTICEBOARD

SAVE THE DATE

Friday February 23 - Parents Association Coffee Morning. Venue tbc

Thursday March 8 - Parents Association meeting. The Commons

Friday March 2 - Auction of Promises. The Commons

Thursday March 29 - Easter Bake/ Cake Sale. The Courtyard/ The Commons

Saturday May 12 - Spring Fair. Ground Floor Bolingbroke.

Thursday June 14 - Parents Association meeting. The Commons

Friday June 22 - Beer Festival. Venue tbc

DRAMA & MUSIC

The Drama department offers pupils the opportunity to perform to their family, friends and teachers in our

fantastic shows. Pupils can audition to perform in a whole school Musical each year, a Y7 and Y8 production

and we will have had our first sixth form show this year. Pupils are involved in all aspects of stage

production including lighting and sound production and the success of our shows relies on effective stage

equipment. Funds raised will go towards ceiling microphones and radio microphones and the total needed

for these is £1,000.

ANY donation you are able to contribute would be very much appreciated. The easiest way to find the

JustGiving pages is http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/parents-association then select Fundraising from the

drop down options and you will find the links to the three separate pages.

Our music curriculum centres around inclusivity where every pupil is provided with the best musical

opportunities and all Y7 pupils are given the chance to learn an instrument. To ensure that we can continue

to provide this unique opportunity to our growing number of pupils the music department needs to

purchase additional equipment and repair existing ones. Money raised will go towards instrument purchases

and repairs, music stands, keyboard stands, recording interfaces, microphones and sixth form equipment and

the total amount needed to cover all this is £5,500.

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/bolingbrokeacademyparentcouncil/

Easyfundraising also donate when you register!

EASYFUNDRAISING

Shopping is probably not on many people’s agenda at the moment - unless you are tempted by any bargains

in the sales! Please sign up to buy through Easyfundraising we have raised £1,200 this way from 99

supporters and it’s SO easy - just sign up and buy from all your usual stores such as John Lewis, GAP,

Debenhams, ASDA, Sainsbury’s and raise money for your school at the same time

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/bolingbrokeapc/ AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU.

Just to remind you here is the link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KY36XMW

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Dates may change but we will give you advanced warning for these and any cancellations.

Please keep up to date with upcoming Key Dates in every issue and on the Academy website.

KEY DATES

SPRING 2018

Date Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Tuesday 9th

January

Year 10 Work

Experience

Meeting for

Parents

18:00

Thursday 11th

January

Progress

Review evening

16:30 - 19:30

Friday 12th

January

Tate Modern

Visit

Friday 19th

January

History/

Philosophy trip

to Krakow

Friday 26th Jan

Progress Review

afternoon, 14:30

- 17:30

Early Dismissal

14:10

Wednesday 31st

January

School Production Opening Night

Beauty & The Beast

Wednesday 7th

February

Final Booster

Immunisations

Last day of Spring Term 1

Friday 23rd

February

Parent Association Coffee Morning

Activity Studio and Terrace - 9am

Thursday 1st

March World Book Day

Thursday 8th

March

Parent Association Meeting

Commons - 7:30pm

Friday 16th

March ARK Network Day – School closed to pupils

Friday 23rd

March Parent Association Auction, Commons - 7pm

Thursday 29th

March

Ski Trip (USA) (29/03/17 – 06/04/17)

Parent Association Cake Sale, Commons - 4pm

End of term - pupils finish at 12pm

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FAMILY DINING

Week Beginning 8th January

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens

Mains

Nut Free

Pesto and

Penne

Chicken

Korma Beef Lasagne

Butternut

Squash and

Chickpea

Tagine

Fish Pie Gluten

Milk

Gluten

Milk

Fish

Milk

Meat

Free

Nut Free

Pesto and

Penne

Sweet Potato

and Puy Lentil

Masala

Macaroni

Cheese

Butternut

Squash and

Chickpea

Tagine

Baked

Gnocci

with

Spinach and

Mushrooms

Gluten

Milk

Gluten

Milk Gluten

Sides Roasted

Vegetables Steamed Rice Garlic Bread Cous Cous Peas

Gluten

Milk

Soy

Gluten

Puddings

A selection

of fresh

fruit

Apple

Crumble and

Custard

Fresh Fruit

Salad

Raspberry

and Coconut

Cake

A selection

of melon

Gluten

Milk

Gluten

Milk

Egg

Week Beginning 15th January

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens

Mains Beef

Burgers

Cauliflower

Mac and

Cheese

Cottage Pie Stir Fried

Rice Noodles Fishcakes Gluten

Gluten

Milk Milk

Gluten

Fish

Meat

Free

Vegetable

Burgers

Cauliflower

Mac and

Cheese

Cannellini Bean

Pie

Stir Fried

Rice Noodles Quorn Fillets Gluten

Gluten

Milk Milk Egg

Sides Potato

Wedges Garden Salad

Peas

Carrots

Asian

Vegetables Greek Salad Gluten Milk

Puddings A selection

of fruit

Steamed Jam

Sponge

Chocolate

Brownie

Fresh Fruit

Salad

Bread and

Butter

Pudding

Egg

Gluten

Milk

Egg

Gluten

Milk

Egg

Gluten

Milk

All menus are subject to change. Please make the Kitchen team aware if you have any allergies or

dietary requirements on m.lepherd@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.

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SAFEGUARDING PROTOCOL

It is every member of staff ’s responsibility to respond to

any safeguarding concerns

LISTEN

RECORD

INFORM

PROBLEM?

Ask the DSL for advice.

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL)

MR J. KERBY

Assistant Principal

DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS

In the event of their absence, all safeguarding issues should be addressed directly

to the Principal, Ms C. Edis