Kingdown Week Friday 1st May 2015

Number 27, 2014-15

Raising the Game - Boys face Olympic Judo Master class

The RTG boys spent three lessons last Thursday working with Olympic silver medallist and Sky Sports Living for Sport mentor Tom Reed.

The boys worked on numerous elements during the day including respect, discipline and physical and mental capacity as some key components.

The boys learnt some valuable lessons throughout the day and experienced a wide variety of challenging technical manoeuvres in Judo. The boys thoroughly enjoyed Tom's visit and would like to thank him for coming in.

We are in the finals!

On Tuesday 21st April, Year 8 and 9 Girls’ Football team played their semi-finals against Swindon Academy. The game started off well with Ella Broad scoring within the first 2 minutes thanks to a well worked long throw from Chloe Charlwood. This was quickly followed by goals from Sapphire and Ella again. Swindon made it passed the half way one once, winning a corner and subsequently scoring.

Kingdown were leading with a half time score of 3-1. Kingdown went out to dominate the second half possession stats, allowing lots of scoring opportunities, with only poor finishing to blame for numerous chances being missed. Swindon managed to get a number of shots away in the second half, but most being off target and leaving Lucy little to do in goal. Billy Manton showed some quick footwork, managing to get her shots off quickly and beating the goalkeeper twice. Chloe Charlwood returned to the pitch with some excellent energy and coming to win the ball managed to barge her way through on the half way line, leaving herself a 1 on 1 situation before drilling home a low, powerful shot (she earned the title of man of the match by Swindon Academy).

The final score was 6-1 to Kingdown who now go to play in the final against either Dorcan or Sheldon on Wednesday 6th May at Stanley Park (2.00pm kick off). Good luck girls!

Players:• Hannah Kerley• Chloe Charlwood• Paige Roberts• Billie Manton• Sapphire Fitzgibbon• Poppy Braddell• Ella Daly• Ella Broad• Amy Gordon• Lucy Weston• Lucy Hubbard• Evie Spratt• Katie Dixey-Lock• Macy Wrintmore• Molly Braddell

Written by Tamara Van Den Berg

Library - Results of survey/pupil voice (April 2015)

I recently distributed some anonymous surveys to Year 7 students the results of which are as follows:

12 male and 9 female students completed the survey.All have visited the library since September.3 students don’t like spending time in the library.

How many books do you borrow monthly from the library?0/1/2/3/3+4 students haven’t borrowed a book. 7 students have borrowed one book. 7 students have borrowed two books.1 student has borrowed three books.2 students have borrowed three plus books.

Do you use the library for reading, schoolwork or both?5 students said reading.4 students said schoolwork.9 students said both.3 students said none of the above.

How often do you read for at least 15 minutes?Every day 84-5 times per week 22-3 times per week 8Once a week 1Less often 2

Mrs Harris, Librarian

What is Go4Schools?

Kingdown School has been using Go4Schools for over a year to record students’ assessment results and progress. Parents have 24/7 online access to this information.

What can parents view?

• latest assessment marks• attendance • behaviour information• student timetables• school reports

How do parents log on?

1. Click on the Go4Schools link on the school’s website and then click on the ‘Parents’ icon on the Go4Schools site .2. Using your email address (it must match the one that is on your child’s records here in school) log on as a first time user to request a password.3. A password will be sent to your email address; cut and paste into Go4Schools and then log on.4. Once on the site, you can change your password to something that is easy to remember.

Mr MurrayAssistant Headteacher, Data & Assessment

Kingdown WeekSports Bulletin: Week beginning 5th May 2015

MondayBank Holiday - School closed.

TuesdayTennis - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmRounders Years 7 & 8 v Matravers (Away)Cricket - U15 v John of Gaunt Away)

WednesdayCricket - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmRounders - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmBadminton - All Years 3.00 - 5.00pmSwimming - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmA Level - Years 12 & 13 3.00 - 4.00pm

Thursday Boxing - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmAthletics - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmGirls’ Fitness - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pmBTEC Catch Up - Years 10 to 13 3.00 - 4.00pmGCSE - Year 11 3.00 - 4.00pm

FridayTrampolining - All Years 3.00 - 4.00pm

Receptionists for next week:

MondaySchool closed

TuesdayHollie-Mae Carpenter Lo HY

Wednesday Sophie Cannell Lo HY

ThursdayMegan Cahill We LC

Friday Grace Butler Mi JN

Upcoming Dates:

Mon 4th May - May Day Bank Holiday – School closed

Tues 5th May - Week 2

Thurs 21st May - Talk and Tour - 9.00am to 11.00am

Thurs 21st May - DC5 Reports Home – Year 10 only

Fri 22nd May - End of Term 5

Mon 1st June - Start of Term 6 – Week 1

Weds 17th June - Year 7 Parent Meetings F Cohort - Appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Thurs 18th June - Year 7 Parent Meetings G Cohort - Appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Tues 23rd June - Year 8 Parent Meetings F Cohort - Appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Thurs 25th June - Year 8 Parent Meetings G Cohort - Appointments from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Fri 26th June - 6th Form Ball

Tues 30th June to Fri 3rd July - New 6th Form Induction

Thurs 2nd July - Year 11 Prom

Tues 7th July - Open Day/Evening

Raising the Game - Boys face Olympic Judo Master class

The RTG boys spent three lessons last Thursday working with Olympic silver medallist and Sky Sports Living for Sport mentor Tom Reed.

The boys worked on numerous elements during the day including respect, discipline and physical and mental capacity as some key components.

The boys learnt some valuable lessons throughout the day and experienced a wide variety of challenging technical manoeuvres in Judo. The boys thoroughly enjoyed Tom's visit and would like to thank him for coming in.

We are in the finals!

On Tuesday 21st April, Year 8 and 9 Girls’ Football team played their semi-finals against Swindon Academy. The game started off well with Ella Broad scoring within the first 2 minutes thanks to a well worked long throw from Chloe Charlwood. This was quickly followed by goals from Sapphire and Ella again. Swindon made it passed the half way one once, winning a corner and subsequently scoring.

Kingdown were leading with a half time score of 3-1. Kingdown went out to dominate the second half possession stats, allowing lots of scoring opportunities, with only poor finishing to blame for numerous chances being missed. Swindon managed to get a number of shots away in the second half, but most being off target and leaving Lucy little to do in goal. Billy Manton showed some quick footwork, managing to get her shots off quickly and beating the goalkeeper twice. Chloe Charlwood returned to the pitch with some excellent energy and coming to win the ball managed to barge her way through on the half way line, leaving herself a 1 on 1 situation before drilling home a low, powerful shot (she earned the title of man of the match by Swindon Academy).

The final score was 6-1 to Kingdown who now go to play in the final against either Dorcan or Sheldon on Wednesday 6th May at Stanley Park (2.00pm kick off). Good luck girls!

Players:• Hannah Kerley• Chloe Charlwood• Paige Roberts• Billie Manton• Sapphire Fitzgibbon• Poppy Braddell• Ella Daly• Ella Broad• Amy Gordon• Lucy Weston• Lucy Hubbard• Evie Spratt• Katie Dixey-Lock• Macy Wrintmore• Molly Braddell

Written by Tamara Van Den Berg

Library - Results of survey/pupil voice (April 2015)

I recently distributed some anonymous surveys to Year 7 students the results of which are as follows:

12 male and 9 female students completed the survey.All have visited the library since September.3 students don’t like spending time in the library.

How many books do you borrow monthly from the library?0/1/2/3/3+4 students haven’t borrowed a book. 7 students have borrowed one book. 7 students have borrowed two books.1 student has borrowed three books.2 students have borrowed three plus books.

Do you use the library for reading, schoolwork or both?5 students said reading.4 students said schoolwork.9 students said both.3 students said none of the above.

How often do you read for at least 15 minutes?Every day 84-5 times per week 22-3 times per week 8Once a week 1Less often 2

Mrs Harris, Librarian

What is Go4Schools?

Kingdown School has been using Go4Schools for over a year to record students’ assessment results and progress. Parents have 24/7 online access to this information.

What can parents view?

• latest assessment marks• attendance • behaviour information• student timetables• school reports

How do parents log on?

1. Click on the Go4Schools link on the school’s website and then click on the ‘Parents’ icon on the Go4Schools site .2. Using your email address (it must match the one that is on your child’s records here in school) log on as a first time user to request a password.3. A password will be sent to your email address; cut and paste into Go4Schools and then log on.4. Once on the site, you can change your password to something that is easy to remember.

Mr MurrayAssistant Headteacher, Data & Assessment

Careers Information

The April 2015 edition of the Careers Information, Events and Employment Opportunities bulletin for students is now available to view on the Kingdown School website.

This includes a number of upcoming events, jobs, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities likely to be of interest to students.