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Edition: 204 27 June 2014 IMPORTANT EVENTS COMING SOON June 20-04 July Mandela Exhibition 23-04 July Year 10 End of Year Examinations 30 Transition Evening July 01 New Intake Taster Day 02 Year 10 Post-16 Information Evening 03 Sports Day 03-04 Battlefields Trip 08 Y11 Leavers Assembly and BBQ 10 Y11 Prom 15 Celebration Evening 18 Last day of Term Thank you to all parents who attended the Parent’s Forum last night, 26 June. We always hugely appreciate the feedback you provide. It was good to hear the tutor meetings, termly reports, increased communication (now emailed), exhibitions, house system, vertical tutor groups and Real Learning week, all introduced this year, were felt to be working well. It was also important for us to hear we need to continue to improve our approach to homework, maintain the high uniform standards and further recognise the many achievements and contributions of students across the school. With this in mind, I look forward to seeing many of you at our end of Year Celebration Evening on 15 July. THE CAUSEWAY CONNECTION ‘A STAR IS BOURNE’ - FIRST PLACE TO CAUSEWAY On Friday evening, The Causeway school hosted the 8th Eastbourne school’s talent show ’A Star is Bourne’. Seven schools competed, each entering two acts. The night was a huge success and it was a delight to see so many talented young people taking the stage. Orianna Spooner and Yazlyn Wilson wowed the judges and audience with a beautiful rendition of ‘Ave Maria’ and scooped first place for The Causeway School. This is a remarkable achievement as the competition was fierce. Other special mentions must got to Matthew Cruden-Meech, Karl Foxall, Max Pearcy and Omar Mohammed who performed as a band, Eilis Bowie and Owen Wilson for compèring, and Liam Rakow for being solely responsible for the lighting of the production. Everyone who took part was an excellent representative for the school. Congratulations to all for their amazing efforts. Miss Netschepir, Drama, Deputy Director Pankhurst House OUR NEW HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL Congratulations to Hannah Turner and Tim La Roche for being elected as Head Girl and Head Boy by students and staff. They are both excited about their new roles and for the opportunity to represent The Causeway School. They are looking forward to getting involved in previously unexplored aspects of student life, attending and organising events and leading the student voice. Over the next few weeks they will be listening to their fellow students and gauging how they can help improve general school life for all. Next week we will be interviewing Hannah, Tim and their deputies, Lewis Spender, Liam Rakow, Daniella Castro, Emily Graham and Kiera Rae so watch this space! Thank you. The progress of the Accelerated Learning Book is going well and we are in the final stages of editing before we send off to the publisher. We cannot wait to show students, parents and staff the finished product. The Year 7s have worked tirelessly to produce a book which is a collation of poems, diaries, letters and prose based on different historical events. The book will be set out in chronological order so readers can journey through history to the present day. Above is a sneak preview of the book. Mrs Kerr, Director Keller House, and Subject Leader Accelerated Learning INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ON SPORTS DAY Mr Finney, Deputy Director of Pankhurst, PE Department Sports day is Thursday 3 July and again is being held at the Eastbourne Sports Park. Students need to be at the Sports Park to be registered for 9.00 am. Students do not need to come to school on that day, but go straight to the venue. Please, please ensure that your child has adequate sun protection for the day, including sun screen lotion and a hat. Please check the weather as they may also need to bring some warmer clothing and waterproofs. Students will need to have sports wear to compete in, preferably their school PE kit. Students may wear a shirt in their house colours as long as it is plain and not a football shirt. It is a long day and students will need to have enough food and drink to sustain them for the day. Students that receive free school meals will have a packed lunch provided for them. There will be an opportunity to purchase additional food from a temporary school tuck shop. The address of the venue is Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF. We are all looking forward to an exciting competition Molly Stammers, Junior Editor of The Causeway Connection
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Edition: 204 27 June 2014
IMPORTANT EVENTS
COMING SOON
June
20-04 July Mandela Exhibition
23-04 July Year 10 End of Year
Examinations
30 Transition Evening
July
01 New Intake Taster Day
02 Year 10 Post-16 Information Evening
03 Sports Day
03-04 Battlefields Trip
08 Y11 Leavers Assembly and BBQ
10 Y11 Prom
15 Celebration Evening
18 Last day of Term
Thank you to all parents who attended the Parent’s Forum last night, 26 June. We always
hugely appreciate the feedback you provide. It was good to hear the tutor meetings, termly
reports, increased communication (now emailed), exhibitions, house system, vertical tutor
groups and Real Learning week, all introduced this year, were felt to be working well. It
was also important for us to hear we need to continue to improve our approach to
homework, maintain the high uniform standards and further recognise the many
achievements and contributions of students across the school. With this in mind, I look
forward to seeing many of you at our end of Year Celebration Evening on 15 July.
THE CAUSEWAY CONNECTION
‘A STAR IS BOURNE’ - FIRST PLACE TO CAUSEWAY
On Friday evening, The Causeway school hosted the 8th Eastbourne school’s talent show ’A Star is Bourne’. Seven schools competed, each entering two acts.
The night was a huge success and it was a delight to see so many talented young people taking the stage. Orianna Spooner and Yazlyn Wilson wowed the judges and audience with a beautiful rendition of ‘Ave Maria’ and scooped first place for The Causeway School. This is a remarkable achievement as the competition was fierce.
Other special mentions must got to Matthew Cruden-Meech, Karl Foxall, Max Pearcy and Omar Mohammed who performed as a band, Eilis Bowie
and Owen Wilson for compèring, and Liam Rakow for being solely responsible for the lighting of the production.
Everyone who took part was an excellent representative for the school. Congratulations to all for their amazing efforts.
Miss Netschepir, Drama, Deputy Director Pankhurst House
OUR NEW HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL
Congratulations to Hannah Turner and Tim La Roche for
being elected as Head Girl and Head Boy by students and
staff. They are both excited about their new roles and for the
opportunity to represent The Causeway School. They are
looking forward to getting involved in previously
unexplored aspects of student life, attending and organising
events and leading the student voice. Over the next few
weeks they will be listening to their fellow students and
gauging how they can help improve general school life for all. Next week we will be interviewing
Hannah, Tim and their deputies, Lewis Spender, Liam Rakow, Daniella Castro, Emily Graham and
Kiera Rae so watch this space! Thank you.
The progress of the Accelerated Learning Book is going well and we are in the final stages of editing before we send off to the publisher. We cannot wait to show students, parents and staff the finished product. The Year 7s have worked tirelessly to produce a book which is a collation of poems, diaries, letters and prose based on different historical events. The book will be set out in chronological order so readers can journey through history to the present day. Above is a sneak preview of the book.
Mrs Kerr, Director Keller House,
and Subject Leader Accelerated Learning
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ON SPORTS DAY
Mr Finney, Deputy Director of Pankhurst, PE Department
Sports day is Thursday 3 July and again is being held at the Eastbourne Sports Park. Students need to be at the Sports Park to be registered for 9.00 am. Students do not need to come to school on that day, but go straight to the venue.
Please, please ensure that your child has adequate sun protection for the day, including sun screen lotion and a hat. Please check the weather as they may also need to bring some warmer clothing and
waterproofs. Students will need to have sports wear to compete in, preferably their school PE kit. Students may wear a shirt in their house colours as long as it is plain and not a football shirt. It is a long day and students will need to have enough food and drink to sustain them for the day. Students that receive free school meals will have a packed lunch provided for them. There will be an opportunity to purchase additional food from a temporary school tuck shop. The address of the venue is Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF. We are all looking forward to an exciting competition
Molly Stammers, Junior Editor of The Causeway Connection
As it is the summer term and the weather is getting warmer, I would just like to remind everyone of our uniform standards. Skirts should be worn to the knee and no shorter. Shirts should be tucked in and jumpers should be worn outside of the classroom. Staff will allow students to remove their jumpers during lessons. Blazers do not need to be worn.
With a view to the next academic year, please do not purchase ‘skinny fit’ or ‘slim fit’ trousers. This applies to both boys and girls. Only straight and bootcut styles will be permitted. More information about uniform standards will be posted to you this term. If you are unsure whether an item of clothing is suitable please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected]
Mrs Alexander, Deputy Headteacher
Please can I ask that when dropping off or collecting students, parents and carers do not stop their cars on the double yellow lines or the pedestrian crossing? We want to keep our students and other road users as safe as possible. Please also remind your children that they should only cross the road at the pedestrian crossing.
Mrs Alexander, Deputy Headteacher
Please find below the league tables for term 6 so far:
Year Group League table: Top 5 Tutor Groups:
Miss Cornish, PA to the Assistant Headteachers
The canteen team have launched a customer suggestion scheme and are looking for suggestions as to what you would like to see on sale in the canteens. We would also like to know your thoughts on how we can improve the service we give, especially any suggestions to ensure healthy eating. The slips and boxes are available by the tills. We look forward to hearing your ideas.
The Canteen Baking Club has been working hard and has so far raised £434.90 for our charity ‘Children With Cancer UK’. We would appreciate your help in reaching our summer target of £500 so please do come and see us. The products for sale can be purchased from the lower canteen, and can be found next to the till. Thank you.
Mr Roberts, Catering Manager
CANTEEN NEWS
A WORD FROM THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
UNIFORM
VIVOS
On Tuesday 17 June, The Causeway School was invited to take a group of Year 9 students to the Eastbourne campus of The University of Brighton. Students were given the opportunity to experience what being a university student studying a sports course was like.
Students were given a tour of the amazing sports facilities that they would be using as a PE or Sports Coaching undergraduate, and two of the university’s student ambassadors gave students a session in street surfing. It emerged that Jason Parker and Lauren Pearson were real experts at this difficult activity, and after a lot of practice, we all managed to get the hang of it (including Mr Finney).
We were also able to get involved in the Sports Science Department where the students were shown the ice baths and heat chambers that have been used by many famous athletes to test and improve their fitness, including Paula Radcliffe. The students were then put through their paces on lots of activities, testing speed, strength, power and balance. It was a fantastic day that has broadened the students’ horizons and gave them an indication
of potential post-16 pathways.
Students
attempting
street surfing
YEAR 9 TRIP TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
THE CAUSEWAY SCHOOL FOOTBALL GALA TEAM
Ms Edwards, Subject Leader English
A huge well done to all students for completing their exams. Year 10 have theirs to come on Monday but Years 7, 8 and 9 are fully tested. Practicing exams has taught students that we all have to manage our time effectively in the exam. The golden rules are: We should read the questions carefully. We should always check over our work. We should revise fully and prepare. Whatever the results these exam skills are vital in life. Work now continues in class to complete amazing projects.
Year 7: have you written your Cirque du Freak fictional pieces? Are you ready to create a new chocolate product? Year 8: are you working hard to produce a project on the novel you have studied which will inform, entertain and impress any reader? Year 9: you have started your GCSE literature preparation, comparing two highly respected novels, Of Mice and Men and To Kill a Mocking Bird. We are looking forward to reading your essays.
Year 10: let’s make sure that by the end of this year all of your coursework and controlled assessments are on, or preferably above target. You cannot believe how much pressure this will take off of you for next year, the most important school year of your life!
ROAD SAFETY
At the recent annual Football Gala, a Gifted and Talented team made up of footballers from Years 8, 9 and 10, took on a well drilled and established ‘All Stars Soccer Academy’ under 15s team.
The Causeway boys played an exciting and well organised brand of football. All of those who played acquitted themselves excellently, with notable performances from Jack Murphy in goal, Harry Pearson and Thomas Larby in
defence and Samuel Hart and Charlie Chambers working tirelessly in the midfield. We look forwards to seeing them continue to develop as individuals and as a team.
Tutor Group
VIVOs
P1 1440
B7 1072
P9 1030
P5 1017
B5 1010
The Causeway School Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ 01323 465700 www.causewayschool.org [email protected]
Mr Finney, Deputy Director of Pankhurst, PE Department
Mr Finney, Deputy Director of Pankhurst, PE Department
Why not log onto the vivo website www.vivomiles.com and check out the school shop for all the amazing VIVO prizes The Causeway School has to offer. Sign up for the vivo bank at [email protected] Thank you.
Year Group
Student
Year 7 Louis Paal
Year 8 Eleanor Bateman
Year 9 Jamie Peck
Year 10 Emily
Graham
Year 11 Aimee
Pearson
House VIVOs
Pankhurst 9271
Churchill 9044
Brunel 8758
Keller 8479
House League table:
