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Leyes Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2DA
Tel: (01926)859421 • Email: [email protected]
Head: Mr H. Abbott, B.A.(Hons.), M.Ed • Deputy Head: Mr. M. Snape
Dear All
As you may be aware, we have introduced Citizenship to replace PSHE. Our Year 9
students are beginning a cycle of assemblies designed to explain the process of
options and to share with them key information to help them to make their option
choices for KS4. There are subjects that form a core compulsory curriculum and these
include English, Maths and Science, Citizenship and PE (non-examined). As Citizenship
is a relatively new subject, I want to take the opportunity to explain what is involved
and how the study of this subject benefits students. Citizenship helps prepare
students for life after school. It helps them to make decisions for themselves on all
sorts of issues and to learn about law making and, our legal system, and to understand
how we are affected by global issues, such as international conflicts, global warming
and immigration. The subject also gives students the opportunity to take an active
role in solving problems in the local area or school through campaigning where they
make the changes they want to see happen. The Citizenship course is accredited as a
full GCSE and for those students who have gained a good grade at GCSE, the natural
progression will be study at A level in Citizenship, Politics, Law or Sociology. Whilst we
do not offer all of these subjects at A level, they provide a solid foundation for any
Humanities discipline and enable students to develop their advocacy and negotiation
skills which are useful in all areas of study beyond 16.
Earlier this week, we remembered those who have lost their lives in previous and
current wars or conflicts by a two-minute silence. Although much time has passed
since the second World Wars, there are clearly many lives that have been lost in more
recent conflicts in the 21st century, so making a tribute to those who lost their lives for
our country has lasting relevance. I would like to thank the four students, Martha
Gallagher, Adam Hnat, Lucy Hollings, and Joel Scott for playing the last post on both of
our sites.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind students about the policy on the use of
mobile phones in school. Mobile phones, if they are brought into school, should be
kept switched off and out of view. They are not to be used for recreational purposes
during the school day and if pupils are seen using phones during the school day, they
will be confiscated. If any student needs to make contact with home during the
school day, they should mention it to their head of year or report to reception and
they will be given permission to use a phone if it is for an emergency. Mobile phones
of course are strictly forbidden in examinations and the use of a mobile phone could
disqualify a candidate from a public examination. The majority of our students adhere
to the policy but it is worth reminding everybody of our expectations.
As usual, our non-uniform days raise funds for worthwhile charities. Our non-uniform
day today is in support of Children in Need. Thank you for your continued support for
our regular fund raising events.
Yours sincerely
H.H.S. Abbott
Headteacher
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14 November 2014
DIARY DATES
November
20th
Year 11 Parents
Evening
Armistice Day
At the eleventh hour on
the eleventh day of the
eleventh month staff and
students in school
observed a two minutes
silence.
Our thanks to Adam Hnat
11K, Martha Gallagher
11D, Lucy Hollings 9J
(pictured) and Joe Pollaco
11F who played the last
post.
The Year 11 mock
timetable is now available
to view on the VLE.
If any students wish to
discuss their timetable,
please pop and see Mrs
Kelly or Mrs Chamberlain
in the exams office.
Origami Club
Every Thursday lunchtime
12.40pm
In U12
Limited places
For all abilities
If you have origami paper please bring it
along with you.
Sixth Form Drama and Theatre students
visited by Frantic Assembly.
On Monday 10th November, AS Drama and Theatre Studies students
were joined by Rachel and Pete from The Young Performers Institute
for a Physical Theatre Workshop.
The students were introduced to the techniques and principals of
Physical Theatre companies like Frantic Assembly, where they created
their own movement material and chair duets. A fantastic opportunity
which has helped prepare them for their Unit 2 practical exam next
term.
Kenilworth
School
PTA
Was very successful and raised the huge sum
of £1,113.45.
Thanks to all the PTA members involved for all
their hard work
Abbey Hill Church (United Reformed)
An Exhibition of Nativity Sets from around the world
The church is open to view this exhibition from
Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th December
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Saturday 13th December 10am to 4pm
Marcus Teale 9J baked a
beautiful Lest We Forget cake
during Food Technology on
Tuesday
~
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 21st December at 6.30pm
SPORTS FIXTURES
Day
Nov
Year Group
Sport
Tue
18th
Yr 9
Hockey
Wed
19th
Sixth Form
Football
Wed
19th
Year 7
Fri
21st
TBA
Hockey
American
Football
Sat
22nd
Year
7,8,9,10,11
Rugby
Opposition/
Venue
Home / Away
Approx
Return/Finish
St Nicholas
Lawrence
Sherriff
Kingsley
Away
Check with PE
Home
Check with PE
Home
Check with PE
Tournament
Bluecoat
Check with PE
Woodlands
TBA
Check with PE
MOCK TIMETABLE ON VLE
The Year 11 mock timetable is now available to view
on the VLE.
If any students wish to discuss their timetable, please
pop and see Mrs Kelly or Mrs Chamberlain in the
exams office.
ORIENTEERING NEWS
Good luck to the school orienteering squad on Sunday.
Twenty-seven runners from Y7 to 13 will be travelling
to Leeds to take part in the main event of the year, the
British School Orienteering Championships. We will be
leaving at 7am and returning around 5pm. Last year
we came 3rd in Britain overall - a fantastic result (with
our top 9 runner counting) and won the Y13 Girls
category (top 3 in each age group).
This year, as well as the overall team competition we
have entered the following age group teams:
Y8, 10 and 11 boys
Y10 Girls
We also have individuals running in Y7, 9, 12 & 13 boys
and Y8 & 12 Girls
However, several of our top scorers are now at
university and we are in the process of re-building the
squad. Therefore, a top 10 finish overall would be a
good result this time.
Full results will be in the newsletter next week.
Mr Lockren.
2014 PTA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Please support the PTA Christmas Raffle
by buying the tickets that were sent home with your
child. Please return them by 26th November.
Our fabulous prizes include three
hampers packed full of Christmas
goodies, a real Christmas Tree Voucher
& a 1 hour Young Driver Lesson Voucher
To mark the centenary of the start of The Great War there has been an Open Space for pupils to reflect in
Upper School this week. This was organised by KYFC and The RS department.
Comments and Feedback from pupils
What do you think about Open Space?
It’s a really friendly and reflective place that could calm people.
It’s very relaxing I think it’s good for you if you have something you want to get off your chest.
Its private.
It’s a great way for children to reflect and be honest with themselves.
I think that it is really good because the thinking just made me feel like I am with Grandad
It really helped me to open up with the activities. I feel like I have let off steam in a relaxing
environment.
It’s a good place to think and give yourself a break.
I think it is very relaxing and really helps with your worries and feelings.
I think it’s a great way for kids this age to be true to themselves, have some rest and to just have some
time to reflect. It’s a lovely peaceful place to be.
I think its amazing, I let go of things that have haunted me for a long time.
What was your favourite part and why?
Naming the poppy leaves because I can remember the people who influenced me and I could put down
that I wanted to influence my cousin.
The letting go because I could get rid of family worries.
I liked making the poem because there were really strong words so you could make it really good.
I liked planting the poppies because I remembered people who had an impact on my life.
My favourite part was the pink room because it gave me time to reflect.
The mirror because it really works, it was very calm and relaxing.
I liked the quiet room behind the curtains I liked it because it let me realise who I am.
Autumn Historical Reads for Key Stage
3&4
Extensive reading is the key to improving all
aspects of your English work, and
it will benefit you in other curriculum areas too.
More importantly, you may be
inspired, able to relax more easily, and your
imagination will flourish…
The Kin Peter Dickinson - A historical
family adventure
Children of Winter Berlie Doherty - Set in
Eyam, a village isolated by the plague in
the 1600s
After this summer’s focus on adventure we have
decided to focus on the genre of historical fiction.
Why not try some of these titles over this half
term? Many of the texts are related to this week’s
Remembrance Day.
Street Child Berlie Doherty - The story
behind the foundation of Dr Barnado's
children's homes
The Diary of Anne Frank / Diary of a Young
Recommend books to your friends and swap
books you have enjoyed with each other. When
you have read a book you have enjoyed, look for
other titles by the same author. Happy reading
everyone!
Girl Anne Frank - The diary of a Jewish girl
in hiding during WW2
Coram Boy Jamila Gavin – a book
concerning the Coram Hospital, Slaves…
P.S Don’t forget to pop in and see us in the English
Office in November/ December and tell us what
you enjoyed reading.
Stars of Fortune Cynthia Harnett - What
Mrs Tristram - English Department
imprisoned by Mary I?
happened when Elizabeth I was
I Am David Ann Holm - A journey from
Historical Fiction
imprisonment
Carrie’s War Nina Bawden - Evacuation &
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit Judith Kerr -
adventure during WW2
A humorous adventure story from WW2
PoW Martin Booth - A novel of conflict and
Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo - The
adventure
personal story of a soldier during WW1
Kezzie Theresa Breslin - Mining and
Witch Child Celia Rees - Sixteenth century
transportation…
witch hunts – a horror mystery
Remembrance Theresa Breslin - The story
The Silver Sword Ian Serraillier - A journey
of two families in WW1.
to escape from attack during the WW2
King of Shadows Susan Cooper - A time
Last Train from Kummersdorf Lesley
travel adventure into the world of
Wilson- Considers the events of the WW2
Shakespeare
from the perspective of two young
Arthur and the Seeing Stone Kevin
Germans
Crossley-Holland - The first of a trilogy set
in Medieval England
PAPER COPIES OF THE NEWSLETTER
Maths Club
From this week we will be only sending the weekly
newsletter out by email. This decision has been made to
save both money and paper.
If you do not have access to email and wish to receive a
paper copy please ask your son or daughter to see Mrs
Hughes in the Main office and she will arrange for a paper
copy to be printed for you.
Alternatively, if you do not receive a newsletter please
email Mr Garratt at [email protected]
stating your son / daughters
name and tutor group and we will add your email to our
database.
is up and running as of
Wednesday 12th November.
Able and/or interested Mathematicians in
years 7 – 9 are cordially invited to attend after
school on Wednesdays. The club will be in
U27 and will run from 3.40pm – 4.30pm. The
focus will be extra-curricular mathematics,
cryptography and preparation for national
team Mathematics competitions.
It will meet on the following dates:
12-Nov, 03-Dec, 17-Dec, 07-Jan, 14-Jan, 21Jan, 04-Feb, 04-Mar, 18-Mar, 25-Mar
TASTE TESTING PANEL
This week the Year 11 Food Technology students were involved in a taste testing panel for some new
chicken products in the School Canteen.
A company called Theo's have been working with
Innovate to introduce some healthier, street style foods
such as chicken burgers, chicken koftas and a Chinese
style turkey, served in interesting breads such as
Lebanese Kobus bread and Naan. The students said the
chicken was "really well flavoured" and "incredibly tasty".
Hopefully the rest of the students in the school will
enjoy the new products as much as the Year 11
students did.
Mrs Davidson
GREASE AUDITION DATES
We are excited to announce the school production this year is Grease.
Auditions will take place on 17th December from 3.45 until 5.45pm for lower school and on 18th December
from 3.45 until 5.45pm for Upper School. The audition process will begin in the Upper School Hall on both
dates. Girls should be prepared to sing a verse and chorus from ‘Hopelessly Devoted’, boys should be
prepared to sing a verse and chorus from ‘Grease Lightening’.
Please attend the audition wearing comfortable clothing, any questions regarding this please see Mrs
Wheatley in the Upper Drama Room.