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Haileybury Turnford

27th November 2015Parents Newsletter

Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 0JU

01992 308333 [email protected]

A Note from Mr Barrow ….As I write, we have emerged from a period of teacher recruitment; Mr Richard Schiller (Acting Vice Principal) joined us on Monday 23rd

November and will bring considerable experience to the school. Dr Okpalugo and Mr Suter have joined the Science Department teaching Years 7-11. Both have a proven track record of success at GCSE and A level. Mr Demirkaya has also joined the ICT Department.

I am also delighted to announce that Jessica Frith has been shortlisted for interview at the University of Cambridge to study Mathematics. This is a tremendous achievement and we wish her every success with the interview process.

Finally, please may I take this opportunity to thank Year 11 parents and students for attending Wednesday’s sixth form open evening. Mr Walsh looks forward to receiving all applicants by Thursday 17th

December.

Parents’ Association

We are looking to establish a Haileybury Turnford Parents’ Association to help run events and raise funds for the school. Please contact Miss Nethercott, if you would be interested in joining.

Thank youMr M Barrow

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Upcoming Events2.12.15 6th Form History Trip

Theatre Trip to CATS

15.12.15 Winter Sport Day

15-16.12.15 Y11 Mock Art Exam

17.12.15 Last day of term 4pm finish

5.1.16 Spring Term commences

11-15.1.16 Y12 & 13 Mock Exams

13.1.16 Year 9 Options Evening

10.2.16 Year 11 Parents Evening

12.2.16 Break up for half term 3pm finish

22.2.16 Return to school

29.2.16-11.3.16 Y11 Mock Exams



24.3.16 Last day of term finish TBC

4.4.16 Inset Day

5.4.16 Summer Term commences

2.5.16 Bank Holiday


9.5.16 GCSE & GCS exams commence

27.5.16 Break up for half term 3pm finish

6.6.16 Return to school


17.6.15 Inset day

4-8.7.16 Y8 & 10 Mock Exams

8.7.16 Break up for summer holidays finish TBC

The Haileybury Turnford Website

The Website will be up and running again Monday, thank you for bearing with us whilst it is having some changes. If you have any problems logging in please contact us at [email protected]. If you know the surname of the person you would like to contact, emails can be addressed using the format; surname then initial then the school address i.e., [email protected]

Thank youMr J Donovan

THFCOn Thursday 19th November, the Year 13 students from the Tottenham Hotspur Football programme visited the Clubs’ Training Centre in Enfield.

The boys took part in a practical session led by Academy Coach Tony Tillbrook, which covered the ‘4 corners’ of a football practice; Technical, Tactical, Physical and Social. This linked in with their studies for their FA Level 2 Coaching Course and they were excellent with both their observations of the session and their feedback to the group.

They also received a talk from Luke Georgiou, the Youth Performance Analyst on player development and analysis, with the students receiving brilliant feedback from both coaches for the way they represented themselves and the school.

Well done lads!Mr J Adcock

History Department A reminder to parents/carers that the History Department are taking 6th formers off to University College London on 2nd December for a seminar on the Kaiser Reich. This involves a discussion on Germany’s history under Bismarck, her involvement in the Great War and the controversy surrounding Hitler’s rise to power.

Thank youMrs B NeeHead of History

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Haileybury Turnford Outdoors Congratulations to Mr Collins and his team (Haileybury Turnford Outdoors) – who have just been awarded a level 4 certificate in the Royal Horticulture Society’s Campaign for School Gardening

Mr Collins said “ Unfortunately they spelt our name wrong so I have asked them to send a corrected certificate which they are doing. We also received a Raspberry PI minicomputer and camera as an award which I am in the process building as it comes as a kit! “

Maths DepartmentCongratulations to the following Year 13 students who participated in the Senior UK Maths Challenge with the following awards:

- Kayleigh Skeggs : Silver Certificate and Best in Year certificate

- Saadia Khan : Silver Certificate

- Elle Newsum : Bronze Certificate

- Andrew Taylor : Bronze Certificate

Mr A RugooburHead of Maths

Year 8 Hendon TripPlease find the link to Joseph Hedges report on the RAF Hendon visit.

Thank youHelen Ledster

Attachment: Newsletter report pdf

Year 11 Art Mock Exam The final part of the Art mock exam project will be on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December. The students will be in the Art Studio from P1-6 on both days. This is to produce their final piece that they will be planned for in advance. Normal school uniform is expect, but I would advise your child to bring in an old baggy shirt etc. if their work is particularly heavily material based. They will be entitled to breaks and lunches as normal.

Please do contact me if you have any questions.

Many thanksMrs L Megaw Assistant Principal

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Year 12 BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Students volunteer to help at New Grange Care Home in Cheshunt.Y12 students in BTEC Health &Social Care are studying how to effectively communicate with different people in a health and social care setting. As part of their course requirement students have to partake in an individual and group interaction within a health and social care setting. Students spent a Wednesday afternoon with the residents and staff of New Grange Care Home. The students got fully involved and participated in a number of arm chair activities including games and signing Christmas cards for regular visitors to the home. After the activities, the students had an opportunity to interact with the residents on a one-to-one basis. The residents welcomed the opportunity to interact and

communicate with our young people and some of our students have volunteered to regularly visit the home so that the residents can have a regular opportunity to meet and communicate with others. 12 BTEC Level 3 H&SC students will be visiting New Grange Care home during November.

Thank youMrs M GoodesAssistant Principal

Arts Award and Dance Trip Wednesday 2nd December to CATSThe students who are going on the trip to CATS will be leaving school during period 3 on Wednesday 2nd December; they will going by coach from school to the theatre and returning by coach back around 7pm. Please ensure you are there to pick up your child and please remember that the students will be attending school in full school uniform not enrichment uniform. Your child will need to bring a packed lunch for this day and no fizzy drinks allowed. Please could you remind your children that they are attending a professional show in the West End and that we expect nothing less than exemplary behaviour. Can I remind you that if you fail to complete the parental consent form then your child will not be allowed to go on the trip.

Mrs C PuchalskiFaculty Leader of Creative and Performing Arts

Year 7 & 8 Information

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Thank you for a productive and purposeful three weeks into the second half term. ‘What can we learn from the past?’ curriculum theme is progressing well as the students are learning through projects across the whole school. The extended writing task in the school hall on Friday 13th November relating to World War One ended a very successful and respectful week of learning and reflection. The students behaved impeccably and took the task very seriously resulting in high quality responses.

Attainment Reports will be posted home on the week beginning 14th December. There will also be a letter to explain the report and a reflection task that the students will fill in. The report will show your child’s progress in each subject and will also have an engaged learning grade. The information below explains the Gold Standard:

The Haileybury Turnford KS3 assessment system focuses on key knowledge (big ideas) and skills to be successful at KS4 and beyond and is based upon high expected standards for all, locking in an expected trajectory (challenge) for all students.

The key is that we are not setting a ceiling on achievement, but setting a standard of excellence - in the knowledge and skills that we think are important. Equally, we are deliberately signaling the importance of 'core' knowledge and skills and asking faculties to adapt their teaching to address misconceptions / plug gaps before moving on.

Gold is an entitlement for each and every Haileybury Turnford student. The thresholds have been labelled as follows:

Year 7 & 8 Attainment Grades

Attainment Grade Description

Platinum ( Exceptional progress)

The standard of this students work is extremely high and places them in the top 5-10% of their year group.

Gold (Good progress) This is the core level we expect from all but those students gaining platinum.

Silver (Expected progress)

The standard of this student’s work is sound but not consistently at the core expected level.

Bronze (Below progress)

The standard of this student’s work is a cause for concern

On the last week of term, your child will have the opportunity to take books and folders home of work that they are most proud of. These will be available to collect from their subject teachers. The books and folders are very important, it is critical that they are returned in good condition by 17th December 2015.

Parents’ Evenings will be held in school on 16th March for Year 7 and 4th May for Year 8. This will be an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and discuss their progress. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions before this time.

Thank youMrs L MegawAssistant Principal

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENTOn Thursday a group of very brave year 8 students took part in the Mayor’s Debate against many of the local schools in the area; The topic focused on heritage in a multi-cultural society.

Whilst they didn't win, they were the youngest, smallest and only team to bring creativity and laughter to the debate.

Congratulations to Hajar, James, Sammie and Emily.

Thank youMiss S Giles

Science DepartmentYear 11 will be completing their Science Controlled Assessment for the Core Science A Qualification on Friday December 11th or Monday December 14th. This assessment counts as 25% of their overall Core Science grade. Students will receive guidance in their lessons leading up to these dates. The schedule for the day is:

Period 1: Key Skills Revision Period 2: Paper 1 Exam (45 minutes)Period 3: Practical InvestigationPeriod 4: Graphs and Data AnalysisPeriod 5: Paper 2 Exam (50 minutes)

Any further questions please feel free to contact Mr Davison, KS4 Support, by email at [email protected], Mrs Kurshumliu, Head of Science Faculty, by email at [email protected] or Mrs D'Urso, Second in Science, at [email protected].

Thank you in advance for your support in this matter.

Mrs Kurshumliu, Head of Science Faculty

SHOCK PENSIt has come to our attention that a small number of students have brought a shock pen into school. Under no circumstance should these pens be brought into school. If a student is found with one they will be confiscated. This is a serious incident and therefore the student will be dealt with according to our behaviour policy and parents will be informed.

Thank you

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Miss H Radwell

Exam CertificatesThese have now arrived in school and can be collected from the Exams Office. Certificates can only be collected by someone else if they have written permission from the named student. Please make sure certificates are kept in a safe and secure place as they are evidence of a student’s qualifications and may be needed in the future. They are also very costly to replace.

Thank youMiss L NewburyExams Officer

Enrichment Uniform - WednesdaysPlease my I remind Year 7-9 and parents that enrichment uniform needs to be worn every Wednesday.

Thank youMrs L SparrowStudent Reception

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