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Fortnightly Bulletin for Students & Families “Achievement is outstanding because every student matters” Ofsted 2013 @VictoryAcad /OrmistonVictoryAcademy Dear Parents and Carers, We enjoyed a fantastic rewards evening last night to celebrate the outstanding achievements of some of our most talented young people. It was an honour to have special awards presented by our Chair of Governors, Trish Philips - and such a delight to see our Junior Ambassadors hosting the entire ceremony! Congratulations to everyone involved - and a special mention to our unsung hero, Charlie Cook, who handled the technical side of the night very ably. It's been another sunny fortnight at Victory - we have had some queries about blazers and the rules remain the same: children must bring their blazers to school and they are asked to wear them when travelling to and from lessons but I have reiterated to everyone this morning that they must be allowed to remove them at the start of each lesson and during lunch if the dining area is hot - obviously, if they are outside, they may remove them. I would ask you to ensure that your child has plenty to drink throughout the day - we have free squash available at lunch and the water dispensers are available. Our students are coming to the end of the Year 11, 12 and 13 examination block and have worked so hard. It's the turn of our younger students to sit their end of year examinations now. It is essential that that they have the chance to practice completing the more formal tests using the sports hall - we want them to feel prepared for later GCSE assessments when they are older. We very much enjoyed celebrating Kieran Palmer's award as an ambassador for rugby in the EDP this week - we are so proud of this recognition. If you have students completing revision, please encourage them to take regular breaks - we are in for a few more hot days and we are encouraging them to stay hydrated. Enjoy the good weather this weekend and thank you for our on-going support. Naomi Palmer — Principal Important Upcoming Dates: Year 10 Work Experience Week Monday 3rd — Friday 7th July 2017 Year 6 Extended Transition Monday 10th—Friday 21st July 2017 Year 11 Prom Thursday 13th July 2017 Last Day of Term Friday 21st July 2017 A Level Results Day 2017 Thursday 17th August 2017 GCSE Results Day 2017 Thursday 24th August 2017
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Fortnightly Bulletin for Students & Families
“Achievement is outstanding because every student matters” Ofsted 2013
@VictoryAcad /OrmistonVictoryAcademy
Dear Parents and Carers,
We enjoyed a fantastic
rewards evening last night
to celebrate the
outstanding achievements
of some of our most
talented young people. It
was an honour to have
special awards presented
by our Chair of Governors, Trish
Philips - and such a delight to see our
Junior Ambassadors hosting the entire
ceremony! Congratulations to everyone involved - and a
special mention to our unsung hero, Charlie Cook, who
handled the technical side of the night very ably.
It's been another sunny fortnight at Victory - we have had
some queries about blazers and the rules remain the
same: children must bring their blazers to school and
they are asked to wear them when travelling to and from
lessons but I have reiterated to everyone this morning
that they must be allowed to remove them at the start of each lesson and during
lunch if the dining area is hot - obviously, if they are outside, they may remove them. I would ask you to
ensure that your child has plenty to drink throughout the day - we have free squash available at lunch
and the water dispensers are available.
Our students are coming to the end of the Year 11, 12 and 13 examination block and have worked so
hard. It's the turn of our younger students to sit their end of year examinations now. It is essential that
that they have the chance to practice completing the more formal tests using the sports hall - we want
them to feel prepared for later GCSE assessments when they are
older.
We very much enjoyed celebrating Kieran Palmer's award as an
ambassador for rugby in the EDP this week - we are so proud of
this recognition.
If you have students completing revision, please encourage them
to take regular breaks - we are in for a few more hot days and we
are encouraging them to stay hydrated.
Enjoy the good weather this weekend and thank you for our on-going support.
Naomi Palmer — Principal
Important Upcoming Dates:
Year 10 Work Experience Week
Monday 3rd — Friday 7th July 2017
Year 6 Extended Transition
Monday 10th—Friday 21st July 2017
Year 11 Prom
Thursday 13th July 2017
Last Day of Term
Friday 21st July 2017
A Level Results Day 2017
Thursday 17th August 2017
GCSE Results Day 2017
Thursday 24th August 2017
New Director of Science appointed
Ormiston Victory Academy is delighted to announce the
appointment of our new Director of Science, Miss Anneliese
Lenzen.
Miss Lenzen joins us from Sprowston High School and is already
busy working on plans for the department in September.
Miss Lenzen said:
”I have just started at Ormiston Victory Academy as Director of
Science. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell the parents and
students a little about myself. My favourite thing about my job is
being in the classroom; I love teaching Science (especially
Physics!) and want everyone else to be able to experience that. I
join Ormiston Victory from Sprowston High School where I have
been for five years, having previously taught in Thetford and
Great Yarmouth. I'm really looking forward to working with the
staff and students here. Since joining recently I have been made really welcome and met some great
staff and students. If you see me in the corridor please say hello!”
Miss Palmer, Principal, said:
“I am delighted we have appointed such an exceptional leader to our science department. I am so glad
Miss Lenzen has been able to join us before the end of the year to get a head start on putting her
exciting ideas into practice.”
Duke of Edinburgh
Expedition
On Friday 9th June 2017, our
students undertaking the Duke of
Edinburgh award, set off on their
assessed expedition in rural
Norfolk.
Follow us @OVA_DofE for
all the latest DofE news!
Book Recommendations
Students in Mr Connell's library class
recommend the ‘Tom Gates' series!
Follow us @LibraryVictory for
more book recommendations!
Mr. Jarvis
recommends 'The
Amulet of Samarkand'
by Jonathan Stroud
'Wish I'd read this
sooner’
Mr Arger
recommends 'The
Book of Lost Things'
by John Connolly
‘Gripping and intense
from start to finish’
Quality reading recommendations from a few of
our avid readers!
Rewards Evening
Congratulations, Shahd, on winning the mathematics
award tonight
Lewis was a winner for Geography and MFL! Congratulations
Celebrating Megan's excellent work in Textiles
Well done Cameron for outstanding success in
cricket!
Thank you to our wonderful Junior Ambassador team for presenting an
outstanding awards ceremony! Reegan picks up an
enrichment award from Chair of Governors for her amazing karate success!
Well done, Jude! Another MFL superstar in the
making!
Congratulations, Will! Outstanding science
award!
Our performing arts angel, Mia, picks up
the outstanding award!
Well done, Reuben and Jo! PA award & ace performance!
Examinations w/c 19th June & 26th June
Date AM PM
Mon 19th
GCE French
GCE Chemistry
GCE Business
GCE Further Mathematics
GCE Philosophy & Ethics: Developments
Tue 20th
GCE English Language
GCSE History
GCE Biology
GCE Sociology
GCE Mathematics M1B, S2B
Wed 21st GCE Physics
Thu 22nd
GCE Computer Science
GCSE Statistics
GCE English Literature
GCE Psychology
Fri 23rd GCE Health and Social Care
GCE Mathematics D01
Mon 26th GCE Biology GCE Mathematics
Tue 27th GCE Philosophy
GCE Chemistry
Wed 28th GCE Mathematics D02
Thu 29th GCE English Literature
GCE Physics
For more information regarding
exams, please visit:
www.ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk/examinations
Safety Warning
This might only
apply to the
Staffordshire
area, but we
wanted to share
this warning in
case your child
has had contact
from this account
on Instagram.
Outdoor Multi-Gym
8.00-8.25am M.Duncan@
Mathematics KS4 (Jubilee 1)
1:15-1:45 N.Shamoon@
Mathematics Homework Club
(Jubilee 7)
2.45-3.45pm N.Taylor@
Rounders (Field)
2.45-3.45pm M.Duncan@
Girls & Boys Cricket (Field)
2.45-3.45pm K.Peebles@
Tiny Tigers, Junior & Adult
Shotokan Karate (Sports Hall)
5.00-8.00pm [email protected]
Th
urs
da
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To find out more about each activity e-mail the name above e.g. [email protected]
Outdoor Multi-Gym
8:00-8:25am L.Bunning@
Experiment Club (Science 7)
2.45-3.45pm A.VanRaalte@
Maths Homework (Jubilee 7)
2.45-3.45pm N.Taylor@
Tennis (Hard Court)
2.45-3.45pm O.Willis@
Cricket (Field)
2.45-3.45pm R.Timm@
Façade Singers (Music)
6:30-7:45pm - Invite only
Dance Club (Studio)
3.00-4.00pm P.Ormerod@
Card Games Club (Jubilee 9)
3.00-4.00pm 10CrossJ@
Mo
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ay
Enrichment Activities - Summer 2 2016/17
Outdoor Multi-Gym
8:00-8:25am K.Shorten@
Athletics (Field)
2.45-3.45pm A.Tyne@
Golf (Field)
2.45-3.45pm K.Peebles@
Rounders (Field)
2.45-3.45pm L.Bunning@
Tennis (Hard Court)
2.45-3.45pm K.Shorten@
Facade Dancers (Studio)
3.00-6.00pm P.Ormerod@
Singing and Recorder (Music)
3.00-4.00pm H.Curson@
Drama Club (Drama Studio)
3.15-4.15pm H.Baines@
Gardening Club (Science 5)
2:45-3:45pm K.Elliott@
Junior Shotokan Karate —
ESKA (Sports Hall)
5.00-6.00pm [email protected]
Card Games Club (Jubilee 9)
Tu
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Tennis (Hard Court)
8:00-8:25am A.Tyne@
Mathematics KS3 (Jubilee 1)
12:15-12:45 N.Shamoon@
Windsurfing/Paddleboarding
2.45-3.45pm K.Ellwood@
Handball (Field)
2.45-3.45pm A.Tyne@
Chess Club (Library)
3.00-4.00pm A.Guymer@
Wed
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Cricket (Field)
8.00-8.25 K.Peebles@
Mathematics Homework Club
(Jubilee 7)
2.45-3.45pm N.Taylor@
Creative Studies Masterclass
(from Friday 10th March)
3.00-5.00pm R.Mizon@
Fri
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Homework Club (Library)
Monday-Thursday
2.45-4.30pm J.Cole@
Friday Every
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