InTouchSUMMER 2018CHENDERIT SCHOOL – A VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE

Headteacher’s MessageWELCOMETOTHE SUMMER EDITION OF OUR SCHOOL’S NEWSLETTER.

In spite of the “busyness” of this time of year, we remain as determined as ever tobe a school that provides an enriching and rewarding experience whilst still achievingacademic success. In this newsletter you will find evidence of that determination inthe articles on the many activities that have taken place since Christmas, includingWorld Book Day, various educational visits, debate competitions, drama show casesand many sporting events to name but a few. Much of what is in this editiondemonstrates the strong sense of partnership between our students and our staff aswell as just how successful and innovative many of our students are.

At the time of writing, there is a great sense of excitement not just about our rich and diverse opportunities but also because wehave successfully secured two bids: a Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) and a Healthy Pupils Capital Fund (HPCF) through theEducation and Skills Funding Agency. The CIF of £475.000 is for roofing repair and replacement, to stop leaks and improveinsulation. The HPCF was a one off bid provision available from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and we have secured funding of£337.000 for the refurbishment of our PE changing rooms which will enable our successful P.E. team to continue to go fromstrength to strength. The work will commence during the summer term and be completed in the autumn term, and will provide amuch-improved environment for both students and staff.

As well as these large developments at our school, there has been an improvement of standards and increase in expectationsthroughout the academic year. We want students to do their very best in school and this is underpinned by our highexpectations, whether that is to do with behaviour, attendance, treating others with respect and decency, or aiming high andworking hard in lessons and at home, in order to produce high quality work. Nothing in life is easy and these values of hardwork, honesty and integrity are key to our students being successful throughout their life.

I hope that you will enjoy this edition of Intouch, which highlights the wide variety of activities and opportunities we have at Chenderit –I am proud to be leading a school where this is possible and I thank you for taking the time to read this publication and for all thesupport you offer us throughout the year.

Jane Cartwright

ThankYou forThanking Us!

Staff at Chenderit School are always delighted when wereceive thanks and appreciation from parents, students andeven former students. Last term, we received this delightfulemail from a former student:

“ …I have realised how incredibly lucky I am to have hada teacher like you that pushed me and encouraged me todo my best, and gave me good guidance and structureso I could be independent and do my own thing… I canonly say how thankful I am to have had a teacher thatgave me the tools to make me ready to further my careerand education. Without your enthusiasm, I don’t think Iwould’ve even considered working towards my dreamcareer as a video game artist. Everything I’ve learnedduring my time at Chenderit has been invaluable to me,and I’m sure it’ll stay with me throughout my career. Sir,your hard work and dedication truly make you a credit toyour profession.”

Extract from a letter received fromThe Rt. Hon. Andrea Leadsom MPMember of Parliament for SouthNorthamptonshire

“I was delighted to hear that your school achievedNational Citizens Scheme Champion Statusrecently for work promoting the programme foryour 15-17 year olds. I am pleased that so manyschools are encouraging young people to getinvolved in the Scheme that builds on the skillsthey need in work and life. Congratulations onreceiving this excellent honour for your school.”

As part of our World Book Daycelebrations, a group of year 7 and 8 students wereinvited to meet local author Sarah Mahfoudh. Sarah isthe author of the young adult novel ‘Faces in the Water’and spoke to students about life as an author, theinspiration for her writing and how to plan a novel orshort story. The key stage 3 students also had a chanceto ask questions about the upcoming Deddington writingcompetition that Sarah is involved in.

Students said:

‘The visit showed me what life islike for an author and gave meuseful tips about writing, like how

to find ideas and inspiration for plots, characters andeven planning and preparing for a new story. It has alsogiven me more motivation for my 500 word short story.’

‘I found the author visit very fun, educational andinspirational. I liked how welcoming and chilled outSarah was when speaking to us. I can’t wait to readthe book! My favourite part was hearing about Sarah’sexperiences because it was relatable and useful.’

‘I really enjoyed the visit because it was the first timeI had ever met a real author and I really enjoyed theextract from the book. Sarah was really helpful,informative and inspiring.’

A huge well done to the students involved for their interestingquestions, enthusiasm and excellent behaviour. Thank you toSarah Mahfoudh for giving up her time to inspire keenyoung writers.

If you would like to find out more about ‘Faces in theWater’: www.sarahmahfoudh.com/books/4591243475Find more information about the Deddington writingcompetition at: www.deddingtonfestival.org.uk/writing-competition/

Miss Montague – Acting Head of English

Summer Exams 2018Students sitting exams in summer 2018have now been issued with their personaltimetables for exams. It is very importantthat all details on the timetable are carefullychecked, including the spelling of names, asthis is what will appear on certificates. Ifstudents think there is an exam missing orthere are any other discrepancies then theymust come and see me urgently.

Back in the autumn term, students wereissued with an Examinations Handbookwww.chenderit.northants.sch.uk/exam-handbook.asp and it would be good practicefor them to refresh themselves with thecontents as it contains all the rules andregulations. Students in year 10 and 12 willbe working towards pre-public exams, whichstart in June, and the information will beavailable shortly.

If students are absent on the day of an exam,please contact school as soon as possible.

Results are published to students onThursday16th August (GCE Levels) andThursday 23thAugust (GCSE). If students are likely to beaway they can arrange to have their resultscollected on their behalf, e-mailed or posted.Please see the website under exams fordetails and a form that will need completingwww.chenderit.northants.sch.uk.As always, please do not hesitate to get intouch if you have any questions about theexams process.

Telephone: 01295 711567 ext 214Email: nbarlow@chenderit.northants.sch.ukWebsite: www.chenderit.northants.sch.uk

Thank you for your support.

Mrs N J Barlow – Examinations Manager

DRAMAGCSE Drama students celebrating the endof their practical examination! A big well done!

A Big CongratulationsTo All A Level Drama andTheatre Students

They completed their Performance exams on 13th and20th March (results available in August).The largegroup consisted of 3 full plays:

‘The History Boys’ by Alan Bennett

‘The Arsonists’ by Max Frisch

‘The Love of the Nightingale’ byTimberlakeWertenbaker

And, in addition, each student staged a developedmonologue from a full range of texts from Shakespeare’s‘Comedy of Errors’ right through to very recent plays such as‘Things I Know to be True’ by Andrew Bovell (which we wentto see last year!)

Massive thanks to the teachers, friends and family thatcame to support the performance exams!

In October, a selection of A-Level Drama andTheatreand GCSE Drama students took part in a series ofworkshops with professional theatre companies:Splendid Productions, encouraged students todevelop their devising skills and Frantic Assembly,a physical theatre workshop and internationallyacclaimed theatre company, worked on dramatechniques.

OnTuesday 22nd MarchMs Jackson and thePerforming Arts team took theA-level Drama and Theatreand the GCSE Drama studentsto see ‘The PlayThat GoesWrong’ by Henry Lewis,Jonathan Sayer and HenryShields, at the BelgradeTheatre, Coventry.

This is a hugely popular show and is both currently in the West End andtouring after storming reviews and awards! Without giving too much away theperformance started way before the house first dimmed (eventually),completely immersing and involving the students from the off-set! To say thatthe play went wrong is an under-statement, yet the impact was indisputablyhilarious, with the wonderful application of stagecraft and impeccable comictiming leaving the audience in fits of giggles throughout! A great end to the show was the wonderfully cultured ChenderitDrama students standing in unison for a well-deserved standing ovation following the rapturous applause!

In October, a selection of A-Level Drama and Theatre and GCSE Drama students took part in a series of workshops withprofessional theatre companies: Splendid Productions, encouraged students to develop their devising skills and FranticAssembly, a physical theatre workshop and internationally acclaimed theatre company, worked on drama techniques.

Chenderit School is soon to crank up the bass and dive into themosh-pit of its next vibrant, ever-popular, musical production ofTHE SCHOOL OF ROCK!

Join our fabulously talented Musical Theatre Society as we get ready to blow your minds with this iconic rock musical! Overlyenthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn (played by Euan Edwards) gets thrown out of his bar band and finds himself in desperate needof work. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he exposes his students to the hard rockgods he idolises and emulates – much to the consternation of the uptight principal (Molly Budd/ Emillie Smith). As he gets hisprivileged and precocious charges in touch with their inner rock 'n' roll animals, he imagines redemption at a local Battle of theBands. MTS prides itself on being a fully inclusive and welcoming society that works with a performance andtechnical cast of 50+ students ranging from years 7 to 13.

Michelle Jackson – Head of Drama

COMING SOON!

PERFORMANCE DATESWednesday 11th,Thursday 12th July at 7.30pm and Friday 13th July at 4pm and 7.30pm

Please note: The production will contain flashing lights. We advise the show isappropriate for 11+years, although this is to the discretion of parents/guardians.The West End production advises 5+ years. The 4pm matinee will have adapted

language, appropriate for younger audiences.

BOOK EARLYTO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!TICKETSWILL BE AVAILABLE ON PARENTPAY SOON.

MUSIC 2018This has been a very busy year so far for students in theMusic Department. Here are some of the highlights:

JANUARY

New Year ConcertStudents are to be congratulated for the way they adapted tothe change of date for the Christmas Concert, which wasoriginally cancelled due to the heavy snowfall in December.The concert programme was re-packaged as a SpringConcert, and many students adapted or changed their itemsto fit with the new theme. We would like to thank all studentswho took part, whether as soloists, or in the groupperformances by the Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble or MusicalTheatre Society.

Symphony Hall TripMusic students in years 11, 12 and 13 went to theBirmingham Symphony Hall to see the City of BirminghamSymphony Orchestra in action in a concert entitled “TheClassic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame”. It contained twopieces in particular that students are studying for their currentGCSE and A Level courses, namely ‘Psycho’ and ‘Star Wars’,and it was a great experience for students to watch thisrenowned orchestra perform these pieces live.

MARCH

Crocus ConcertFor many years, students from Chenderit have attended theCrocus Concerts organised by the Banbury Rotary Club at StMary’s Church. These concerts have contributed towards the“End Polio Now” campaign, which has almost led tocomplete eradication of Polio worldwide. Students from ourMusical Theatre Society gave another energetic performanceof three songs from our current repertoire. Particular thanksshould go to our soloists on that evening – Rachel Cox,Georgia Renton, Molly Budd, Kiran Long and Euan Edwards.

Year 5/6 Playing DayInstrumentalists from some of our feeder primary schoolsjoined us for our annual Years 5 and 6 Orchestra day. It wasgreat to see them enjoying performing in a large group,supported by staff from Chenderit, NMPAT and some of ourown students. The day concluded with a short concert whichwas appreciated by all.

Warwick Arts Centre TripMusic students in years 10, 11 and 13 attended a concert bythe renowned concert pianist, John Lill. Amongst otherpieces, he performed the ‘Pathetique Sonata’, by Beethoven,one of the pieces we are currently studying in our GCSEsyllabus. It was a great experience for our students to hearone of the great pianists of this era, as he performed fourBeethoven Sonatas, playing for 1 hour and 45 minutes…..all from memory!

BIG BANG COMPETITION FORUK YOUNG SCIENTIST OFTHE YEAR

I completed a scientific placement last summer at ReadingUniversity with the Nuffield Foundation. It involved research intothe mites on bumblebees and how their relationships co-exist.I wrote a research paper and entered it into the Big BangCompetition for the UKYoung Scientist of theYear. I was reallypleased to be selected as a finalist and spent 3 days at the BigBang Fair at the NEC in March 2018, showcasing my work andbeing judged against the others.They had had over 1000 entriesand had shortlisted about 100 students.The competition was of ahigh standard and although I did not win, the experience I gainedfrom speaking to others was invaluable. I would encourage allstudents interested in STEM subjects to apply to the NuffieldFoundation and research the Big Bang Fair.

James Deakin (Year 13)

GCSE SCIENCE LIVE19th January 2018

Another brilliant day was had inJanuary by our current year 10 and11 budding scientists at GCSEScience Live in Oxford.

This year we listened to talks fromProfessor Robert Winston on innovations infertilisation, Professor Alice Roberts abouthow to solve evolution questions withoutfossils and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock whotalked about her study of space and thechallenges she faced and overcame to getto her current dream job. Professor DaveCliff from Bristol University gave an excitingtalk about how computer science is rapidlydeveloping and what sort of computingspeeds and capacity we can expect inthe future. The day finished with ProfessorAndrea Sella explaining how brilliant andunique water as a molecule is, which wasaided with some great experiments todemonstrate his passion for this substance.

Dr Cathy Haycock

A DAY AT SCIENCE LIVE...

‘During our trip to Science Live on the 19th January we watched five scientists and an exam marker who showed us their workand what they do in day to day life. The examiner gave us an insight into the different tricks and tips of how to get the fullamount of marks at GCSE.

Personally, my favourite Professor had to be Professor Robert Winston because he gave us a detailed speech about his workon test tube babies and went into detail about how it works. Another favourite was Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock who told us allabout her PhD in mechanical engineering from her college in London.

Overall I felt like our day spent watching science live enhanced my scientific knowledge but helped me decide what subjectsI may want to study in the future, for example mechanical engineering’.

James Meacham (Year 10)

DEBATE NEWS

Year 7 PublicSpeakingThe Y7 PublicSpeaking team led byMrs Hoose and trained by Sixth Formers Efia Ellington andFinn Ayres took part in the Winston Churchill Public SpeakingCompetition at Blenheim Palace this month. The speakers,Henry Carter, Catherine Glenny and Pippa Bullock made anexcellent effort with the help of the support team of LucyGee, Abbie-Jo Sutton, Kayleigh Best and Lily Trussler. Year 7debate club meets each Monday at lunch in room 71 and thesuccess of the team has meant that new members havechosen to come along to learn the skills. Next term we willorganise teams for another public speaking competition inOxford and the excellent Tudor Hall Model United Nations.

Intermediate andSenior Public SpeakingThe Intermediate and Senior Public Speaking teams havemade a great success of the Rotary Youth SpeaksCompetition this year. Both teams made it through to thedistrict final in Uppingham and represented the school andBrackley Rotary to great effect. The intermediate team ofLucy Frewin, Grace Carter and Lily Searle delivered anexcellent speech on the purpose of prison; they did notprogress to the regional final but were commended for theirexcellent efforts and the judges anticipate that they will dovery well again next year.

The Senior team, Elliot Warner-Drew, Rosie Pinder andAnnabel Wright did a great job winning their way throughthe District Semi-final in Wellingborough in January anddoing very well at the final at Uppingham with a speechon the legacy of the Beveridge Report for an inclusive UK.

ESU MaceThe ESU Mace is perhaps thelargest and oldest school’s debatecompetition in the UK. This yearthe Chenderit team have done

exceptionally well winning in Northampton and Bedford. TheRegional Finals in February were also held in Bedford; LibbyHarris and Rosie Pinder only just missed going on to theNational Finals in London doing very well opposing themotion “this house believes that it is legitimate forenvironmental groups to use the destruction of property tofurther their aims.”

Magdalen ModelUnited NationsLed by Mr Williamson theChenderit MUN team ofJoey Robson, Charlie Walton, Charlie Allen Robbins, FinnAyres, Imogen Pope and Michael Gregory representedEquatorial Guinea at this year’s Magdalen MUN in Oxford.The team gained valuable experience and learned much atthe Tudor Hall MUN last November; they were able to puttheir knowledge to good effect at Magdalen in February.

All did well and Joey Robson was commended for hiscontribution to the Security Council.

Oxford School’s Debate CompetitionLed by Ms Bora, the Chenderit team for the Oxford School’scompetition were Efia Ellington, Joey Robson, Libby Harris,Rosie Pinder, Alice Rowe and Thalia Stinton. There wereover a hundred debaters from across the region at the eventat Magdalen College School in Oxford and the Chenderitteam surprised themselves by winning a place in the NationalFinal – an excellent achievement.

“Debate has been very fulfilling this year. After taking part inthe ESU Mace Debate with a friend I have improved myconfidence, had lots of fun and eaten lots of cakes! I wouldurge everyone to join the debate club as it is an engagingactivity where you can have fun, meet new people atcompetitions and develop your articulation skills whichprove useful in other areas as well.”

Libby Harris (Year 12)

“We started debate in September and since then we havebeen involved in many different aspects of it. Every week wespend an hour discussing different issues and participating invarious activities to improve our debating skills. We have alsoattended many competitions and have found these to havereally helped with our confidence as well as our ability tospeak effectively. We recommend debate to everyone, as it isan enjoyable experience and gives you the opportunity to getinvolved in lots of things. Katie, who recently joined our sixthform already says she feels very comfortable and welcomeand she would thoroughly recommend that others join too.”

Rosie Pinder, Annabel Wright and Katie Smallwood (Year 12)

Geography FieldTrips 2018

BIRMINGHAM (YEAR12)

OnThursday 15th March, theYear 12 Geographerscompleted a field visit to Birmingham. Birmingham is akey case study for their redevelopment topic and alsoan excellent potential study site for future independentinvestigations. The students completed a number offieldwork activities at sites around the city centre: the‘Westside’ of the city including sites such as Brindley Place;The IC;, the Central Library; the Mailbox and Grand CentralStation. These sites provide excellent examples of majorflagship developments that have been designed and built inrecent years to help Birmingham re-establish itself asa global city.

We were also very fortunate to meet with Professor PeterLarkham from Birmingham City University. He worked withthe students to share his knowledge of the changes thatBirmingham has experienced as a consequence of industrialdecline. He was able to accompany us for part of our visit,investigating the Eastside of the city; Millennium Point andCurzon Street and the ambitious developments that areplanned for this more neglected part of the city, linked to thearrival of HS2. Our Year 12 students responded well to tasks,worked hard and were a delight to take out for the day.

ICELAND (YEARS 12 & 13)

From the 8th -11th March 2018, nineteenYear 12 and 13Geography students, MrsTaylor and Ms Reed went ona residential fieldtrip to Iceland.The experience was aunique one for all of us. We had excellent weather forthe entire trip, bright sunshine and bitterly coldconditions, perfect for a winter trip to Iceland!

Within two hours of landing in Iceland, the students wereexperiencing the hot springs at the Blue Lagoon. Visits to theLava Centre and Perlan Centre (brand new interactivemuseums dedicated to explaining Iceland’s tectonic historyand ice sheets) helped to consolidate concepts and casestudies that students had learnt in the classroom on platetectonics and glaciation. A visit to the Mid Atlantic Ridgewhere the continents of Eurasia and North America arepulling apart was awe-inspiring, but plate tectonics camealive for the students when they when saw active fumaroles,geysers, and were able to stand on a frozen lake within theextinct volcanic crater of Kerid.

Many of the group had their first experience of seeing andtouching an active glacier. Fitted out with crampons and icepicks, the group embarked on a two-hour trek across anactive glacier with guides, crossing small crevasses, andsometimes even climbing into them! Although scary at times,the experience was amazing and the scenery stunning.

Visiting waterfalls in the winter months made them especiallyspectacular. Gulfoss, one of the largest waterfalls in Icelandwas awe-inspiring, being partly free flowing and partly frozen.Coastal features made out of solidified basaltic lava andblack volcanic sands were also stunning, as were manystretches of sheltered waters, still partly frozen.

The students embraced Icelandic culture for the duration ofthe trip, and the trip was a unique, memorable and amazingexperience that really did bring Geography to life for all of us.

FRANCE AND BELGIUM (YEAR 8)

OnThursday 29th March,Year 8 students left theirusual posts at desks to visit Belgium and the Frenchwar sights to learn more about our past and tocommemorate the lost soldiers of World War 1.

We travelled from school to Dover (whilst in Maidstone, wepicked up our guide for the next few days, named Alana, whowas extremely knowledgeable and interesting and gave us anew insight into the events during and after the war) wherewe caught a ferry across to Calais and continued to thehostel where we stayed for two nights.

Along the way we stopped at the British war cemetery, TyneCot, and everyone was extremely moved by the sight. Wevisited the graves of relatives of some of our class members,which made the whole experience more personal. One of thestudents, stated “It was very interesting and emotional to visitmy great, great granddad’s grave, and it made me appreciatehow he fought for our country even more.”

Whilst in Belgium we also visited a German cemetery, andwhilst it was very different in appearance, the feeling ofrespect was much the same.

On our first evening, we attended the Menin Gate Ceremonythat occurs every evening at precisely 8 o’clock tocommemorate both dead and missing soldiers. Threestudents, Joe Wilson, Amy Deacon and Eve FitzpatrickShaw were chosen to lay a wreath at the event on behalfof our school.

During our second day, we visited the Newfoundland warmemorial, which had parts of trenches still preserved.Looking over the site was a large metal statue of a cariboubecause it a symbol of the Newfoundlanders bravery andfortitude. This memorial helped us to understand that itwasn’t just Europeans fighting during the war.

Much to everyone’s delight, that evening, after dinner, wevisited a Belgian chocolate shop. This was a much more lighthearted and fun activity to round off the day.On the third and final day of our stay, we visited thePasschendale museum, which outside, had recreated bothGerman and British trenches. Almost everyone said theywould rather fight in a German trench because they weremuch better constructed but overall, it really showed us justhow bad it would have been for fighters on both sides due tothe awful conditions.

We also visited the actual trenches that were used, andall the metal had been preserved so we had to beextremely careful.

We are all extremely happy that our teachers took us on thistrip and we think they managed it and us very well. We hopethey continue to do so for the future year 8s as we all learnt alot. To finish, another quote from a student, “I think it wasreally beneficial as we had been studying the First World Warand it developed our understanding of the conditions andlocations. I believe that it was much better to see where it alltook place than to sit in a classroom and write notes. Overall Ithink it was a great trip!”

Article co-written by Year 8 students, Eve Fitzpatrick Shawand Jodie Fisher

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NAME & REG A HALF ACHIEVEMENTS

YEAR 7Deamer Chloe, 7B 91Illman Gabriella, 7C 80Ward Alexandra, 7B 78Williams Georgie, 7A 76Rounsfell Corey, 7B 75Smart Chloe, 7B 74Godleman Paige, 7C 73Meechan Nyla, 7B 71Best Kayleigh, 7C 69Gee Lucy, 7A 69Swift James, 7B 68Sheen Freddie, 7B 66Styles Hannah, 7C 66

YEAR 8Stopps Keir, 8B 101Leigh Keira, 8A 91Bowles Freya, 8A 88Hussain Rabiya, 8A 83Azhar Romeesah, 8A 83SleemTilly, 8B 81Carvosso Charlotte, 8A 80Southcott Ella, 8B 79Marshall Chloe-May, 8A 78AshTabitha, 8A 77Rutland Grace, 8B 77Thorpe Skye, 8B 73Campbell Laura, 8C 72

YEAR 9HerringTiannon, 9A 98McGlamery Emma, 9A 90Bell Jasper, 9C 85Bullworthy Lochlan, 9C 85Young Mia, 9C 75Hussain Halimah, 9B 74Browne Phoebe, 9C 67Thompson Lucy 9C 63Hancock Conor, 9C 62Carter Grace, 9A 61Lewis Jolly, 9A 60Frewin Lucy, 9A 60Plumbe Jacob, 9B 59

YEAR 10Allam Holly, 10B 81Beesley Louise, 10B 74McLean Rachel, 10C 71Waller Alice-Louise, 10A 67Bow Caden, 10A 59Vannozzi Leah, 10A 55Campbell Holly, 10B 49Jay Charlie, 10B 48ReidTom, 10A 44LawrenceTyler, 10C 42Kaduji Safa, 10B 42Rahman Aliza, 10B 41Reece Molly, 10C 41

YEAR 11Jeffels Davina, 11B 34Neill Dora, 11B 34Ahmed Saireen, 11A 29Barnett Sophie, 11C 29Jameson-Hall Victoria, 11C 28Lewis Georgina, 11C 28Smith Polly, 11A 26Smith Ethan, 11C 25Bailey Grace, 11B 25Edwards Euan, 11B 25Pope Imogen, 11A 25Cooper Maddi, 11B 24Wilson-Fitzgerald Millie, 11C 24

NAME & REG B HALF ACHIEVEMENTS

YEAR 7Walker Aidan, 7F 105Strong Emily, 7D 93Barrett Emily, 7E 84Carter Henry, 7E 84Brand Rosie-May, 7F 82Doak Emily, 7F 79Sutton Evan, 7D 75Whelan Kirsty, 7E 75Clarke Louise, 7E 74Rylott-Byrd Ella, 7F 73Jones Lily, 7E 72Hussain Mujtaba, 7D 70Nunn William, 7D 70

YEAR 8Padbury Faith, 8F 110Stopps Luca, 8E 97Mundy Callum, 8F 83Jarrett Leah, 8D 83Woolley Elissa, 8D 82Coleman Emily, 8D 81Watts Alina, 8F 79Wyatt Elliott, 8F 79Taylor William, 8F 73Maierhofer Lucy, 8E 72Beesley Oliver, 8F 70Bahar Asjad, 8D 61Adams Ella, 8E 61

YEAR 9Gilmore Lauren, 9D 88Hussain Hamza, 9E 87Robbins Katelyn, 9F 84Wilson-Fitzgerald Boy, 9E 77McLean Ronan, 9D 70Shaw Atlanta, 9D 69Taylor Eoghan, 9E 68Birch Eleanor, 9D 68Smith Olivia, 9F 67CliftonTristan, 9D 65Nike Jack, 9E 63Millar Bryony, 9D 63Woolmer Anna, 9F 63

YEAR 10Oberholzer Megan, 10F 69Webster Lily-May, 10E 63StrongVicky, 10F 60Park Amelia, 10D 51Denison Morgan, 10E 51Powell Leila, 10D 50Roskilly Abigail, 10F 47Marsh Zoe, 10F 46Gunter Hayley, 10D 41Heraud Ielena, 10E 37Sleem Harriet 10F 37Walker Antonia, 10D 36White Ursula, 10F 36

YEAR 11Mullings Lucia, 11D 60Bracke Charlie, 11F 51Bullworthy Nicole, 11D 50Dibb Naomi, 11F 45Broadbridge Sophie, 11F 43Elson Megan, 11E 40Ellison Beth, 11F 39Elder Gabi, 11D 38Glenny Rebecca, 11E 38Sykes Heather, 11D 38Conroy Daisy, 11D 37Elson Katie, 11F 37StintonThalia, 11D 36Oxley Maddy, 11E 36McGlamery Matthew, 11E 36

Celebratingyoursuccess!

Positive SIMSAs always the staff at Chenderit would like to celebrate the successes of those students who achievedparticularly high numbers of positive SIMs and no (or very, very few) negative SIMs for the spring term2018; listed below are the most outstanding students from each year half (7-11). Students achieve positive SIMsin recognition for their good progress, positive attitudes, outstanding work, contributions to both lessons and ourschool community and for many more reasons than it is possible to list here. I hope that all students and theirfamilies feel a sense of great pride and accomplishment for these achievements and are commended by all forwhat is truly praiseworthy.

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EACH YEAR,A LARGE

NUMBER OFSTUDENTSIN EVERY

YEAR GROUPACHIEVE

100%ATTENDANCE,showing that

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congratulatedfor having

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Why is Good Attendance Important?Good attendance at school is vital for students to achieve their full educational potential. Students with good attendancerecords benefit in the following ways:

• Continuity of learning which makes progress easier • Improved performance in classwork/homework tasks• Enhanced performance in examinations • Continuity of relationships and friendships • Good references forfurther and higher education, apprenticeships or employment • Good habits are formed for later life.

What Constitutes Good Attendance?An attendance percentage needs to be in the high nineties before it can be considered good. Consider the followingexamples over the course of a school year:

10 days absence: 95% attendance = 50 lessons missed.20 days absence: 89% attendance = 100 lessons missed.29 days absence: 85% attendance = 145 lessons missed.38 days absence: 80% attendance = 190 lessons missed.47 days absence: 75% attendance = 235 lessons missed.

Research states that having 20 days off school (89% attendance) every year means that a student will probably obtaina whole grade lower in their exams than they are really capable of. Students with less than 85% attendance are unlikelyto gain 5 GCSE grades 9-4. Missing 19 days (90% attendance) every year over 10 years of a school life = 1 whole yearof school.

In order for an attendance record to be good it must be 96% or above:100% = EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE. 98% = VERY GOOD ATTENDANCE. 96% = GOOD ATTENDANCE.

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CHENDERITSCHOOL ACHIEVESYOUTH SPORTTRUSTRECOGNITIONChenderit School has been awarded theYouth SportTrust Bronze Quality Mark for its commitment tophysical education (PE) and school sport at its school.TheYouth SportTrust is a national charity that buildsa brighter future for young people through thepower of sport.

The Quality Mark is an online self-review tool which providesschools with a nationally recognised badge of excellence forthe quality of its PE and school sport. The tool supportsschools to audit their PE provision and identify priorities forits development.

Tony Vickers (Head of PE / PSHE), said:“We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded theBronze Quality Mark from theYouth SportTrust, whichrecognises our commitment to delivering the bestpossible sporting experiences for the young people atour school.There are a whole range of educational,health and wellbeing benefits from delivering highquality PE and school sport, and we see, on a regularbasis, that when it is delivered well it can transform thelives of all pupils.The PE/PSHE department arecommitted to improving the physical, emotional andsocial wellbeing of students through a high qualityexperience at the school. At Chenderit School we offera diverse, rich curriculum experience for all of ourstudents with the twin aims of equipping students withthe knowledge, desire and ability to take part inhealthy, rewarding physical activity for life and alsopathways to develop and showcase excellence in sportand activity in and out of lessons”.

Alison Oliver, Chief Executive at the Youth Sport Trust, said:“Congratulations to Chenderit School for achieving theYouth Sport Trust Bronze Quality Mark. Schools whichachieve the Quality Mark share our belief in the value ofhigh quality PE and sport and the positive impact it hason young people’s journey through education.

PE and school sport helps young people to live healthyand active lives and through it, helps them achievetheir personal best in school and life. We are delightedto be working with thousands of schools across thecountry that recognise the competitive advantage thisgives to their pupils”.

Term Dates 2018Bank HolidayStaff Training DayTerm endsTERM 6 – School re-opensTerms endsTERM 1 – School re-opens

7th May8th May25th May4th June20th July6th September

WELCOMETo Chenderit School’sSafeguardingTeamSafeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

RODDY LLOYD JONESDeputy HeadDesignated safeguarding leadContact details: 01295 711567Email: rlloydjones@chenderit.northants.sch.uk

JAN HOOPERSafeguarding student, parentwelfare manager. Deputydesignated safeguarding leadContact details: 01295 711567Email: jhooper@chenderit.northants.sch.uk

ALLISON SMITH.Deputy student, parent welfaremanager. Deputy designatedsafeguarding leadContact details: 01295 711567Email: asmith@chenderit.northants.sch.uk

The Chenderit website contains contact detailsfor relevant agencies that are in place to supportyoung people, parents and schools in keepingchildren and young people safe.

The Local OfferServices for children and young people withspecial educational needs and disabilities inNorthamptonshire can be found at:www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/.../SEND/local-offer

School Equestrian News

Sir Mark Prescott is widely acknowledged as being one of the best flat trainers in Britain, and is based at thefamous Heath House Stables in Newmarket. Over the Easter holidays, he trained Poppy Scott (Y9), who has alsospent Easter racing at Cheltenham, Kempton Park and Ascot.

Avonvale Equine Veterinary Practice sponsors Luke Scott (Y11) who started his pony-racing season at Didmarton in March,before heading to Cheltenham and Ascot. Luke has also secured a place on the four-week course at The British RacingSchool, which is the beginning of a two-year program leading to A Level qualifications. Although students can then continueto degree level studies, it is Luke’s intention to become a professional jockey instead. Luke is well on his way to achieving hisambition in that, if he is successful in the Amateur Jockey Category A Seminar and Assessment in the summer term, he willalready be qualified to ride in horse races from his sixteenth birthday.

We wish Luke and Poppy continued success.

EquestrianTeamIt has been a busy time for the school equestrian team and they havehad tremendous success at the Bloxham Schools Eventer Challengeleague.The team have competed successfully throughout the league,which started in September and finished with amazing wins in February.Our 65cm team held on to their title from last year by winning the overallleague event.The 85cm team also won the league finals and on top ofthis, we had many individuals placed throughout the day. (We mightpossibly now need a bigger trophy cabinet!)

The team have now finished the winter season and will be pursing their ownequestrian interests during the spring and summer, which includes Polocrosse,pony racing, dressage, cross-country and show jumping. This group of studentsworks tirelessly with early mornings and giving up their weekends to give theirsport the dedication and consistency to succeed. They are a huge credit to ourschool and represent us impeccably at every outing.

A huge thank you to our sponsors at Mansion Hill vets, team manager KatherineLewis and to the equestrian team parents who never fail to support and enablethis team to happen, Thank you!

TheTeam: Paige Godleman,Gabriella Illman, Zoe Collett,JemimaWright, Eve Hambridge-Apps,Jolly Lewis, Poppy Scott, Polly Smith,Georgie Lewis, Milly Wilson Fitzgeraldand Luke Scott

Sport Update...

Rugby

All teams played with credit at the recent Sibford seventournaments. There were approximately 24 to 30 teams ineach year group, with teams travelling from Cheltenham,Worcester, Evesham and Stratford.

Y7 had a good first experience, playing with heartand spirit.Y8 reached the plate quarter finalY9 reached the plate final narrowly losing by one score.Y10 reached the cup quarter finals –playing some very good sevensY11 reached the plate quarterfinals.Year 9 are awaiting to play Lodge Park from Corby inPlate County final.

A good season for all teams. Congratulationsto all involved.Congratulations Charlie

Charlie Willis fromYear 10 has beengiven the opportunity to join WaspsRFCU16’s DPP squad in October2018. An outstanding achievementand richly deserved.

HockeyThe year to date has also finished with successes on thehockey pitch for all years, especially year 10 who won all butone of their matches this season. The team wasspearheaded by Caitlin Donahue, Molly Reece and JodieEwers in new GK kickers!

NetballA good netball season all round for all years, with a mix ofwins, draw and the odd loss.

A special mention goes to Year 7 who took part in their firstever Banbury and District tournament at NOA, entering twoteams and coming a brilliant 2nd and 4th. The girls havebecome a very strong team, their commitment to training hasbeen excellent and their performances and results reflect this.Also Year 9 entered two teams into the Banbury and Districttournament showing a strong commitment and an excellentstandard of play.

SummerAfter School Sports Clubs

NB LUNCHTIME SPORTS HALL NOT AVAILABLE

MondayTENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring rackets and balls

TuesdayTENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring rackets and balls

ATHLETICSAll years, track and field3.15 to 4.30pm (DRH,TEF, MAB, ARV)

TENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring rackets and balls

WednesdayTENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring rackets and balls

CRICKETBoys and girls, all years, finish 4-4.15pm (ARV)

ROUNDERSBoys and girls, all years, finish 4pm (MAB, TAL)

Tennis Courts AvailableBring own rackets and balls

ThursdayTENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring own rackets and balls

ATHLETICS FIXTURES See notice board

TENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring rackets and balls

FridayTENNIS COURTS AVAILABLEBring own rackets and balls