1. Art and Diseño

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
30th January 2015
DIARY DATES
Dear All
As you are aware, we invite parents to complete questionnaires at our Parents’
Evenings and the feedback is always useful to help address any areas of concern or
build upon recognised strengths. The results of our surveys are posted on the VLE,
should anyone wish to see the feedback in detail.
We are continuing the process of interviewing students for places to Sixth Form from
September and all interviews with internal candidates have now been completed. By
the end of this term, we will be in a position to make offers to Year 11 students for
next September. Those students who have not yet applied for Sixth Form, have also
had interviews. We do encourage students who are borderline and who may not be
successful in securing a place in their choice of Sixth Form to seek an appointment
with Mrs Lynda Mitchell and to visit other local Sixth Forms and colleges particularly if
they are keen to pursue vocational options. We will provide as much support as we
can for all of our students regardless of their academic abilities.
A few weeks ago I reported that five students have secured offers for Oxbridge. This
number has now risen to six, with many students getting all five offers from their
appropriately chosen universities. We anticipate that over 190 of our students in Year
13 will gain a place at university next year.
Members of our student council have been discussing a number of important items
such as additional items for sportswear. This includes a woollen hat for students to
use during the cold weather and when they are attending Duke of Edinburgh
expeditions. The main focus of discussion has been the introduction of an online
rewards shop for students who have been rewarded with House Points. They will be
able to exchange these for items in the online shop when it is open. We are aiming to
run a trial of the online shop from the start of the summer term with the intention of
it being fully implemented from September. The discussions so far have been very
productive with everyone having access to a wide range of relevant and appropriate
prizes and rewards.
USU is now a fixed event on our school calendar and, as we approach the end of this
half term, students and the USU committee are preparing for another successful
event. I hope that many people will be able to attend the USU performances and that
parents will be able to join us at the Swing Night organised entirely by our students. I
understand that there are tickets still available for the Swing Night and many parents
often comment on how enjoyable the evening has been. This year, some musicians
from Warwick University will be playing with our jazz band and we thank them in
advance for their time and support.
The DfE performance tables have been published this week and it is good to see how
well our students have done both at GCSE and A level year after year. Whilst I am
proud of their academic achievement, I am equally proud of the wider contributions
that students make in school and their community.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely
H.H.S. Abbott
Headteacher
February
6th
Year 9 Option
Deadline
9th – 13th
Africa Week
16th – 20th
Half Term
Tickets on Sale
The winners for the
200 club
December 2014 draw
were
£200 –
Mr G Tharmananthar and
Ms V Louis
£75 - Dr A Begbie
£25 - Mrs A Bingham
There are still numbers
available and can be
obtained by sending £24
into school marked
'200 Club' or emailing me
at [email protected]
Tickets for USU 2015 are now on sale - head to usukenilworth.org
to get yours!
Urban Nights – Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Swing Night – Friday 13th February 7.00pm - late
Tickets will also be available in the
Dance Studio on Wednesday’s 12.50pm - 1.25pm for £7 each.
Any queries please contact [email protected]
or see Katie Harwood or Tom Whiting at Sixth Form
Monday 9th Feb:
Cake Sale first and second break (Lower Hall)
th
Tuesday 10 Feb:
Tuck shop first and second break (Lower Hall) and lunch time (Upper Hall)
th
Wednesday 11 Feb: USU performances on the Lower School stage at lunchtime
Urban Show from 7pm For tickets visit: usukenilworth.ticketsource.co.uk
Thursday 12th Feb: African Poetry Workshop (Year 7) ALL DAY
Urban Show from 7pm For tickets visit: usukenilworth.ticketsource.co.uk
Friday 13th Feb:
Non uniform day. Bring £1 (all proceeds go to charities giving aid to Africa)
Street Dance Workshop at lunchtime in the dance studio (donations preferable)
DREADLOCK ALIEN
In order to introduce Year 7 students to one of the biggest fundraising opportunities Kenilworth School has
to offer, we are inviting them to take part in “Africa Week” by participating in an African poetry workshop.
We have invited a guest poet who goes by the name of Dreadlock Alien to deliver an African poetry
workshop on Thursday 12th February 2015. Dreadlock Alien is a poet laureate from Birmingham who has
had numerous television and radio appearances. In addition to this he guided a former student to the
national poetry finals of Great Britain and is therefore a very successful professional. He has very high status
as a poet, so much so that he is meeting with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as part of a reception for
British poets.
This is an excellent opportunity for the students to develop their understanding of other cultures and to be
mentored by a nationally recognised poet. The students will be off time table for the day and will be invited
to participate in a range of interactive activities with African themes.
In order to cover the costs of the workshop, we ask that you contribute £5 via Parent Pay (on the school
website) or you can enclose £5 in cash. The first 100 students to pay will be enrolled on the activity.
Year 7 students will need to return the reply slip on the letter to main reception in an envelope clearly
labelled with their name, tutor group and “Dreadlock Alien workshop” by Friday 6th February 2015.
Warwick University Commercialisation Competition Winners
Congratulation to Beth Swan, Beth Simmons, Charlotte Haigh, Caitlin West and Imogen Beesley Year 12
students who won a competition at Warwick University for the development of an idea in science for
commercialisation.
The winning poster will be on display
at the 6th form.
Many thanks to Mrs Royale for
organising and supporting the teams.
JAMES BOND MOMENT
Year 9 students were excited when they had the opportunity to
view an Aston Martin DBR9 in the Upper School playground
last week.
It had been part of the STEM (Science, Technology Engineering
and Mathematics) day where an Aston Martin Engineer came
into school to promote links between school and industry.
Students found out about careers within the company spanning
from design to production, encompassing the vast range of jobs
needed to produce these iconic cars.
EXCELLENT POEMS
Following last year’s newsletter showcasing excellent English work by our Year 7 & 8 students Mr Bradford
felt that the two poems below were worthy of being printed too. Excellent work Iqra and Adam!
Poem by Iqra Asif Year 7
Friendship with foes…1914
Crisp and cold, the foes rise from their nightmares,
Hiding guns, line after line,
Roaring with confusion, while comrades slowly walk past,
In leaders’ eyes crime is committed,
Some rise with weapons, while others believe,
Trenches become empty while the field of battle fills with love, harmonizing melodies,
Merry Christmas one shout echoing the across the field of nervous men,
As they meet they give the gift of friendship,
So many believe that war has an end, but others know … not just yet,
Troops of new found friends, playing a game with a ball crafted with love,
Ringing bells of friendship in terrified hearts,
Up the sun rises like an unwelcome ghost ,
Cutting off new friendships,
Enemies again, parting, silent, knowing tomorrow won’t be like today…
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The Christmas Truce by Adam Knott
Year 8
Out of nowhere Fritz begin to sing
And to the roof of the sky their voices ring.
The hymn is done
The truce has begun;
The Tommys join in
Adding to the joy,
Showing that this is no ploy.
For nowt will break them now.
Like the guns of war,
Their hearts are warm to the core;
Many stories shared,
Although before the truce no-one cared.
Clambering out of their trenches
Meeting in the middle as long lost friends
Relationships that'll soon surely end.
One Englishman with a ball crafted from a cow,
This may help their friendship now.
Long lost friends play a match,
Opening their hearts, like a box with no latch.
Fritz brings out fir trees,
Tommys they will surely please.
Goals made from helmets strewn,
Telling themselves the War will end soon.
These bonds shall not break,
Until the pastry of war begins to flake.
Outstretched hands,
Solemn farewell,
The sound of songs,
Replaced by a shell.
The truce has ended,
The war returns,
And a valuable lesson everyone shall learn.
For eternity these bonds shall last,
Many friendships,
Both sides,
Now past.
Ancient Greece and it's Theatrical
Traditional
On Tuesday 27th January 2015, students for AS
Drama and Theatre studies along with their teacher
Mrs Wheatley spent the day with students from
across the country at The University of Warwick. The
faculty of Classical studies opened their doors to a
festival celebrating Ancient Greece and it's Theatrical
traditions. Students attended lectures and seminars
about the history and traditions of Greek Theatre
and the challenges of staging a Greek play to a
modern audience. This was followed by a
performance given by students from the faculty of
Aristophanes' comedy, Thesmophoriazsae.
Students had a great day building on their
knowledge in preparation for their written exam, but
also got to experience a day on a campus of one the
best Universities in the UK.
POLITE REMINDER
If you would like to contribute to School Funds
and have not already done so, this can be done
through Parentpay. Thank you
Year 8 trip to the Big Bang Fair, NEC, Birmingham –
Thursday 12th March
The Big Bang is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for
young people in the UK. Everything is aimed at showing young people (primarily aged 719) just how many exciting and rewarding opportunities there are out there for them with
the right experience and qualifications.
You will by now have received a letter about the trip to the Big Bang Fair, but for more
information click on the link below:
http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/About_Us/
•
Are You 13 or under?
•
Enter the Radio 2 Short Story Competition.
•
Closing date: Thursday 26th February
•
More details online:www.bbc.co.uk/500words
•
See Mrs Tristram U22/Mrs Barnes L17 for further details.
1st Prize - Chris Evans' height in books!
The GOLD winners in each age group will win a pile of books as tall as Chris Evans - that's 1.88 metres! - and
500 books for their school library.
2nd Prize - Alex Jones' height in books!
The SILVER winners will win a stack of books as tall as Chris' good friend, Alex Jones from The One Show!
3rd Prize -Your own height in books!
The BRONZE winners will walk away with their own height in books!
NOTE FROM ATTENDANCE
A REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS - if your child is late into school for any reason,
particularly if for a doctors/dentist/orthodontist/hospital appointment,
The Attendance Officers require notification of this. A telephone call (a message
can be left on the Attendance Line 01926 859421) or a note signed by a parent
is necessary.
If we don't receive confirmation then your child could end up with a late mark for that day, resulting in a
detention.
HAVE YOU LOST ?
A brand new unnamed boys
black Nike trainers UK 7 (not
identical to the ones below).
If so, please go and see Mrs
MacSkimming in Lower Office
School Uniform
We now have a new black, unisex, shower proof / fleece reversible
jacket for sale.
Sizes:
11-12 years, 13 years, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Cost £20.50
Please order through the uniform shop on the VLE.
SPORTS FIXTURES
Day
Feb
Year Group
Sport
Wed
4th
Year 9
Hockey
Wed
4th
Year 8
Football
Wed
Wed
Wed
Wed
Wed
4th
4th
4th
4th
4th
Sixth Form
Sixth Form
Sixth Form
Sixth Form
Year 7
Wed
4th
U19
Sat
Sat
7th
7th
Year 7, 9 & 11
Years 8 & 10
Football
Netball
Basketball
Hockey
Netball
Boys
Squash
Rugby
Rugby
Opposition/
Venue
Home / Away
Approx
Return/Finish
Home
5.45pm
Myton
6.00pm
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
5.30pm
Hills Road
Home
1.pm start
King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII
Away
Home
TBC
TBC
Bablake
Six a Side
Comp
North Leam
KES
KES
KES
Aylesford
Rugby & Hockey Kit
We have a number of shirts in stock and available for immediate purchase.
We have the following sizes available
Hockey Top £20
Rugby Top £26
Youth Medium 26/28
Size 8
Size 10
Youth XL 32/34
Adult Medium
Adult Large
If you would like to purchase any of these items please bring a cheque in to the PE
department made payable to Kenilworth School, along with a note of which size you
would like.
KENILWORTH SCHOOL
PTA
Adults £1
entry
Children free
entry
£10.00 per pitch
(table provided)
Pre-book only
Tel: 07960
484253
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