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Volume. 6 Issue. 10

Friday 2nd February 2018

A new issue every fortnight on Bolingbroke Post!

Dear Parents / Carers and Friends of Bolingbroke,

As you know, Spring term 1 is the shortest term of the academic year, however we have, as ever, managed to fit

in an enormous array of events, activities and achievements which we are immensely proud of, and all before half

term!

There are so many events that I would like to mention,

please read on and visit our website to see all of the

stories in detail. The most notable event I would like to

mention is the Bolingbroke Academy School Production

of ‘Beauty & The Beast’ which yet again was a sell out

production with the most sensational performances from

our pupils. The Performing Arts team worked extremely

hard to produce this well know musical, with pupils

involved not only on the stage and in the musical band,

but also backstage, sound & lighting, food & beverages,

front of house and hair & make up - this is truly a whole

school production and my heartfelt thanks and

congratulations go to all those involved.

In other news, next week sees us host our inaugural

Charities Week, this is a great initiative that we are very excited to host, please read of for full details - we have

so many thrilling events taking place, all in aid of a very good cause!

Our Sixth form recruitment drive has had very positive results with a large number of internal and external

applicants for one of the coveted 100 places that we offer. We are very lucky to have such a thriving Sixth Form

with a specialism in the Sciences and strong facilitating subjects, as well as a large number of extra curricular

activities, trips to Universities and Exhibitions and an excellent speakers programme.

Watch this space for news of who is elected Head Boy & Head Girl as well as those elected to the Student

prefect body - to be announced in the next Edition of the Courageous Hound!

Lastly, Spring Term 1 snapshots will be emailed out next Wednesday via Bolingbroke Post so please look out for

them.

Best wishes for a restful half term,

Ms C Edis

Principal

CHARITIES WEEK

5th - 7th February 2018 Bring in lots of change from

Monday 5th February - all proceeds will go to

Cancer Research UK.

OWN CLOTHES day on Wednesday 7th February!

(Pay £1 in advance on Wisepay)

8th & 9th FEBRUARY

INSET DAY: SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS

(Except for Year 11)

Nyashia Calder and Manuel Alverez in Beauty and The Beast

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST

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A spell was cast over Bolingbroke Academy on Wednesday

31st January, the opening night of this year’s musical “Beauty

and the Beast”. With a spectacular cast featuring actors from

Year 7 right the way up to Year 12, and a phenomenal band

made up of both teachers and pupils playing the original

Broadway arrangements - needless to say, the show was

truly stunning. Audience members were met with wonderful

food prepared by Mr Leather and his Year 11 Team, as well

as ice cream and cocktails kindly served up by the Parents’

Association.

The performance itself was punctuated by rapturous

applause, laughter, and the odd tear as we followed the

timeless tale of inner beauty, magic and love. Those who

attended commented on some particular highlights: the

moving rendition of “Home” sung by Belle (Nyashia Calder),

the climactic spectacle of “Be Our Guest” led by Lumiere

(Jess Ward), and the hilarious evil sidekicks Gaston and

LeFou (Manuel Alvarez and Eliza Michel-Finch).

The props, costume and makeup teams did an amazing job,

especially in the transforming our wonderful Beast (Dexter

Greenwood) and making our magical turning-book set

design come to life.

Beauty and the Beast played until Friday 2nd February and

was fully sold out for all performances - a real triumph.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

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BOLINGBROKE & THE ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION

On Thursday 25th January, Bolingbroke hosted the South West London heat of the English Speaking Union public

speaking competition. Pupils from Bolingbroke were joined by teams from Putney High School and King's College

School. Atticus Jackson and Charlotte Howcroft took the role of speaker, each delivering a 5 minute speech. Atticus

gave a fabulous speech on 'Is the pen mightier

than the sword?' using historical examples of the

church's power as well as the success of the re-

cent #metoo campaign to convince the audience

that it is indeed the pen that is most mighty.

Charlotte spoke with great passion on 'Harry

Potter - has he stood the test of time 20 years

on?'. Charlotte's impressive knowledge of the

Harry Potter series and its wider wizarding world

astounded the audience and the way she highlight-

ed Rowling's confidence at dealing with key teen

issues of family, love, friendships and death made

a compelling argument.

Jess Ward and Ivy Madoc Jones took the roles of

chairperson for the evening: introducing the

speakers, summarising their key ideas and creating a warm and friendly environment for all. Tom Cannane and Oghale

Erikigho were tasked with questioning speakers from other schools on their chosen topic to further the audience's

understanding and challenge the opinion of the speaker. Both pupils demonstrated excelled listening skills and posed

insightful questions to their speakers. Bolingbroke Team 1 - Jess Ward, Atticus Jackson and Oghale Erikgho came in

second place overall. Well done!

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SIXTH FORM NEWS Laura Wyld’s Visit to the Sixth Form

On Monday the 29th of January, the entire Sixth Form were privileged to experience the visit of the politician,

Baroness Laura Wyld. Baroness Wyld, a graduate of the University of Cambridge, has risen through the political

ranks from being advisor to the former Prime Minister David Cameron, to becoming the second youngest Peer in

the House of Lords in June last year. She is dedicated to changing young lives and mental health, even though she

admitted that it can be challenging and scary putting forward such proposals in front of an audience of much older

and experienced politicians. After discussing her interesting journey to Westminster, Laura opened up the floor to

questions from the Sixth Formers. A great many interesting and stimulating questions were asked, on hot topics

such as Brexit, diversity in politics, and child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, a topic of great interest to

her. As the mother of three young children she discussed juggling jobs and kids at the same time. Overall, she was

a brilliant guest to have in our school, providing students with an insightful stimulus to provoke an interest in

politics.

- James Wilson (Klein12)

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CADET WINTON FENCING TOURNAMENT

Around mid December, each year, one of the most important team

competitions of England's fencing calendar takes place at the Sports

Academy Millfield, in Somerset. The competition, Cadet Winton, is a

team fencing event, set up 30 years ago by Sir Nicholas Winton and his

brother Bobby, which pits various English regions in all 3 weapons (Sabre,

Foil and Epee).

Each UK region sends 6 teams of 3 or 4 fencers each (mens and womens,

in each weapon). One region, the one with most wins gets the Cadet

Winton Award for the year. The 30th edition was held on December

16th & 17th 2017 with the London Region Team winning the trophy.

Two Bolingbroke Academy students were on the epee team this year;

David Farmanfarmaian - Men, and Ariana Farmanfarmaian - Women) for the third year in a row.

Reflecting their contribution to the London team, over the years, David and Ariana were given the honour of

accepting the Winton Cadet trophy on behalf of London Region, from the children of Bobby Winton himself, and

they get to keep it for the next year.

A little British history: Sir Nicholas George Winton MBE was a

Brit ish humanitar ian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Nicholas_Winton) who organised the rescue of 669 children,

most of them Jewish, from Czechoslovakia on the eve of the

Second World War in an operation later known as the Czech

Kindertransport. This was not widely known until his death, at

which point he was named as the British Schindler by the U.K.

media. For those who are not familiar with WW2 the

Kindertransport (German for "children's transport") was an

organised rescue effort that took place during the nine months

prior to the outbreak of the Second World War (https://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindertransport). The United Kingdom

took in nearly 10,000 predominantly Jewish children from

Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and the Free City of

Danzig. The children were placed in British foster homes, hostels, schools and farms. Often they were the only

members of their families who survived the Holocaust.[1]

Besides being a humanitarian, Nicholas Winton and his brother Bobby were also a fencer and the Cadet Winton

competition honours both their names and his saving of so many young lives.

We are hugely proud of Bolingbroke Academy students not only being selected for such an important fencing

competition but also being selected, by their teammates, for receiving the trophy on the 30th anniversary of a

prize honouring such an humanitarian.

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YEAR 12 TRIP TO KRAKOW, POLAND

We arrived in Kraków early Saturday morning

and delved straight into a three hour walking

tour of the city. Our tour was filled with facts

and anecdotes as well as interesting folk

stories, it was so interesting to see the famous

land marks - ranging from the Main Square to

St.Mary’s Basilica. This tour was shortly

followed by meeting with a Holocaust survivor

- we all found it very sad and quite hard to

listen to at times. But I do have to say, seeing

Alex C interacting with the survivor in polish

and having him translate some words of

wisdom from her really made us appreciate all

the opportunities we have in our life. That

evening we enjoyed a lovely traditional Polish dinner and got time to bond with our peers as well as share

our highlights from the day.

The second day was probably the hardest but also the most interesting for us. We got the opportunity to

visit Aushwitz - Birkenau Concentration Camp, we didn’t

know what to expect and the uncertainty was a heavy

burden for us. In between these old buildings,

surrounded by people taking pictures it was really hard

to believe that at this place placed in the middle of

beautiful and harmless scenery, humans were cruelly

murdered, tortured and experimented on. There are

truly no words that can sum up this experience for all of

us but I can say on behalf of my year group and teachers,

that we are greatly thankful for everything we have in our

life.

Personally, this trip for me will always be a very

memorable one. We shared many good experiences but

overall, we are glad to live in the day and age we do

where freedom of speech and belief is possible. I would

also like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Oliver

and Miss Austin for taking us! We know how much hard

work and effort went into planning this trip but we are all

so thankful.

Neesha Thaker - Year 12

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YEAR 12 TRIP TO KRAKOW, POLAND

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This year is the first time that Bolingbroke Academy will hold a Charities Week!

WHAT IS CHARITIES WEEK?

It is a week where everyone in the whole school contributes to raising funds for a chosen charity.

WHEN IS IT?

Monday 5th - Wednesday 7th February 2018.

WHY?

It is important for all to try and do good for others.

A fun way to end the half term, whilst giving back.

Encourages team work, creativity, leadership and communication skills.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

All Civitas groups will be running one event during the week. Help your Civitas!

Bring in money to participate in events throughout the week or buy food and drink.

Wear your own clothes on Wednesday 7th February! Just pay £1 on WISEpay.

Encourage friends and family to donate via the JustGiving link, on the school website.

There are a huge number of fundraising activities taking place, below is a list of activities by Civitas Group.

CHARITIES WEEK

Erskine Smyth Verbiest Klein

E1 – pie the teacher

E2 – try not to

laugh karaoke

E3 – how many

sweets?

E4 – stationery

service

E5 – how many

sweets?

E6 – tropical food

and drink stall

E7 – sweet sale

E8 – sweet sale

E12 - raffle

S2 – break-time

chill zone

S4 – break-time

chill zone

S6 – break-time

chill zone

S7 – Shoot hoops

for sweets

S8 – Just Dance

S9 – artwork and

card sale

S10 – artwork and

card sale

S12 – waxing BBA

V1 – Valentines’

Delivery Service

V2 – Mario Cart

Gaming

V3 – cake sale

V4 – penalty shoot

out

V5 – cake sale

V6 – food and drink

stall

V7 – pizza & movie

night (library)

V8 – pizza & movie

night (library)

V9 – book sale (library)

V10 – Valentines’

Delivery Service

V12 – sponge throw

peers

K1 – dodge-it

K2 – dessert sale

K3 – cake sale

K4 – basketball

match

K5 – guess the…

K6 – five a-side

football

K7 – candy pong

K8 – fresh coffee

sale for staff

K9 – cinema club

(F05)

K10 – cinema club

(F05) K12 – dodgeball

game

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ATTENDANCE NOTICES

ABSENCE LINE

Please remember to contact the absence line (option 1 on telephone) stating clearly your child’s

name, Civitas group and reason for sickness. Absences should be reported on each day of

sickness. If they are absent due to having a medical appointment, you will be required to provide

a note from the doctor. Absences for three or more days also require medical

documentation.

Please note that the Pupil Absence Request forms on the website have now been updated.

CIVITAS ATTENDANCE RACE

Congratulations to Smyth 9, all pupils with 100% attendance have earned 3 house points each for

getting 100% attendance in the last 2 weeks!

In second place is Smyth 7 with all pupils with 100% attendance getting 2 house points, and in 3rd

with 1 house point for those with 100% is Smyth 10!

But don’t despair if you didn't win this time round, you’ll have the opportunity over the next

fortnight!

Ms Kennedy

Ms Tuckett

Mr Thomas

Mr Borley

Ms Hill

Ms Davidson

Mr Simpson

Ms Wheeler

Ms Manisier

Ms Robinson

Please be aware that this year, Ark Music are hosting Ark Music

Festival at Ark Swift on 23rd June (all day), instead of the Ark Music

Gala at the Barbican Centre.

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ACCELARATED READER LEADER BOARD

Come and check out the 'Accelerated Reader Leaders' blackboard in the library showing pupils who have passed the

most AR quizzes on books they have read. Don't forget to complete an AR quiz after you have finished a book to

raise your score.

This week the top ten are:

MINI BOOK REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Book: Cogheart by Peter Bunzl

Reviewed by: Zoe Grimsey, Erskine 3

IN THE LIBRARY

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COMPETITION ALERT!

Come along to the library to get involved in this year’s 500 words competition with BBC2. The talented winner will

have the opportunity to have his/her short story read aloud on the radio by a celebrity! See posters below and around

school for more details.

Closing date: Thursday 22nd February

IN THE LIBRARY

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News from Maths this fortnight

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CAREERS

Careers and University Success update

Ms Robinson will be using Show My Homework to advertise career, work experience and

university opportunities. Pupils, students and parents will all have access to this information and it

can be targeted by year group. This week information about number of opportunities have been added

for Year 11 pupils and Year 12 students:

The US Scholars Programme for Year 12

Your career in music panel talk for budding musicians for Year 12

Available work experience at Deloitte for Year 12

A great website called www.mystudentevents.com which lists open days, taster days,

study days and skills events for Year 11 and Year 12

A great website called https://volunteerteam.london.gov.uk/ which lists volunteering opportunities in

London for Year 11 plus

Parents can access Show My Homework too – please email k.robinson@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org

for your pin number to set up parent / pupil access.

NCS Challenge for Years 11 and 12

We have managed to secure a discount for this fantastic summer challenge but places must be

booked by Friday 2nd February to pay £35 instead of £50.

Most year 11 pupils met Emma from NCS on Friday and completed an interest form but parents

need to book through the website to gain the discount and secure a place.

Working through physical, personal and creative challenges, NCS is an experience which

empowers young people to build skills and confidence to get ahead in work and life, whilst

engaging with their local area. The programme spans over 18 days and is part-residential,

with many different starting dates throughout June, July and August. It has been specifically

designed for year 11/12 students and is broken into three parts:

1. Adventure: A week of outdoor adventure where young people bond as a team through

physical challenges and take part in activities such as rock climbing, hiking and canoeing.

2. Discovery: A week living in university accommodation; participants learn skills favoured by em-

ployers and universities, whilst practicing independent living.

3. Be the change: Within their teams, young people will pitch and deliver their own social

action project to make a difference in their community.

NCS develops young people’s leadership, teamwork and communication skills, builds confidence,

increases independence, and provides experiences which are invaluable for CVs and UCAS

personal statements.

We highly recommend this unique and valuable opportunity and hope you will encourage your son

or daughter to take part. Please visit www.ncsthechallenge.org for more information and to book a

place. If you have any questions please contact Emma on 07341 563906

or alternatively email on emma.overy@the-challenge.org

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PARENTS ASSOCIATION NOTICEBOARD

ROCHFORD STOKES

Rather sadly we say goodbye to Rochford Stokes as sponsors of the Parents Association. They have been extremely

generous over the years and supported many events as well as the estate agents boards promoting the Spring Fair and

the PA is enormously grateful for this support which has so benefitted our children. We hope to welcome them back

soon but in the meanwhile if any parents can suggest alternative sponsors please get in touch

with ferealaddicott@gmail.com

JUSTGIVING

The PA is fundraising for the following departments:

Music http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/parents/fundraising/music-

department £400 has already been raised but we still have a long way

to go.

Product De-

sign http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/parents/fundraising/product-

design £300 raised so far and

Drama http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/parents/fundraising/drama-

department £300 raised so far

YOUR SUPPORT REALLY DOES MAKE A HUGE DIFFER-

ENCE and funds are already committed to support Hegarty Maths and

the English Mastery programme, replacement laptops for the library and

the SEN department and new table tennis tables. These are real

achievements, greatly appreciated by the Academy and make a massive

difference to all students.

This is to raise funds for much needed equipment and provide the best

opportunities for students. Please use the links above to donate and

anything you can give will be very much appreciated. Every little really

does help.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION FUND-

RAISING

We have a couple of big fundraising

events coming up and will need your gen-

erous support to make these a success:

Friday March 23rd Auction of

Promises

Please be creative and send through ideas

of promises which you can offer. Ideas so

far have included GCSE tips on how to get

a level 9 in Maths and English from Y12

students, pre-dinner cocktails served at

your home, slow cooked lamb for six, dog

walking, learn how to carve ham while

enjoying a Rioja wine tasting but we still

need LOTS more both big and small. Send

your ideas through

to bbapromises@gmail.com

Saturday May 12th Spring Fair

If you are able to help with either event

please sign up via PTA Social https://

app.ptasocial.com/register/BAtrial or

email ferealaddicott@gmail.com

EASYFUNDRAISING

Please remember to sign up and make

your online purchases through Easyfund-

raising. We now have 100 supporters and

have raised over £1,200 this way. It’s SO

easy - just sign up and buy from all your

usual stores such as John Lewis, GAP,

Debenhams, ASDA, Sainsburys and raise

money for your school at the same

time https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ca

uses/bolingbrokeapc/ AT NO EXTRA

COST TO YOU.

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday 7th February: Krispy Kreme sale. 4.00 The

Courtyard/ The Commons. Bring £1! Thursday 8th March: Parents Association meeting.

7.30pm, The Commons

Friday 23rd March: Auction of Promises. 7.30pm, The

Commons Thursday 29th March: Easter Bake/ Cake Sale. 4.00pm,

The Courtyard/ The Commons Saturday 12th May: Spring Fair. 11.00am, Ground Floor

Bolingbroke. Thursday 14th June: Parents Association meeting.

7.30pm, The Commons

Friday 22nd June: Beer Festival. 7.30pm, venue tbc

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FAMILY DINING

Week Beginning 5th February

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens

Mains Penne

Pomodoro

Chicken

Korma Beef Lasagne

Chicken and

Pea Risotto Fish Goujons Gluten

Gluten

Milk

Fish

Gluten Milk

Meat

Free

Penne

Pomodoro

Sweet Potato

and Puy

Lentil Masala

Macaroni

Cheese

Vegetable

Risotto

Baked Gnocci

with Spinach

and

Mushrooms

Gluten Gluten

Milk Gluten Milk

Sides Roasted

Vegetables Steamed Rice Garlic Bread Garden Salad Peas

Gluten

Milk

Soy

Puddings

A Selection

of Fresh

Fruit

Apple

Crumble &

Custard

Fresh Fruit

Salad

Raspberry

and Coconut

Cake

A selection of

Melon

Gluten

Milk

Gluten

Milk

Egg

Week Beginning 19th February

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens Allergens

Mains Cheese

Burgers

Cauliflower

Mac and

Cheese

Cottage Pie Jacket

Potatoes Fishcakes

Gluten

Milk

Gluten

Milk Milk

Gluten

Fish

Meat

Free

Vegetable

Burgers

Cauliflower

Mac and

Cheese

Cannellini Bean

Pie

Jacket

Potatoes

Quorn

Fillets Gluten

Gluten

Milk Milk Egg

Sides Potato

Wedges Garden Salad

Peas

Carrots

Cheese

Tuna

Baked Beans

Greek

Salad Gluten Milk

Milk

Fish

Egg

Puddings A selection

of Fresh Fruit

Steamed Jam

Pudding

Chocolate

Brownie

Fresh Fruit

Salad

Bread and

Butter

Pudding

Egg

Gluten

Milk

Egg

Gluten

Milk

Egg

Gluten

Milk

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Dates may change but we will give you advanced warning for these and any cancellations.

Please keep up to date with upcoming Key Dates in every issue and on the Academy website.

KEY DATES

SPRING 2 TERM 2017-2018

Date Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Monday 5th

February Charities Week

Tuesday 6th

February

Mock Exams

Start

Post-18

Options

Student

Conference

House Spirit Day

Wednesday 7th

February

Final Booster

Immunisations

Last day of Spring Term 1 (Excluding Y11)

Thursday 8th

February

Mock Exams

begin

Monday 12th -

Friday 16th

February

School closed to all pupils

Friday 23rd

February

Parents Association Coffee Morning

Activity Studio and Terrace - 9am

Thursday 1st

March World Book Day

Thursday 8th

March

Parents Association Meeting

Commons - 7:30pm

Friday 16th

March ARK Network Day – School closed to pupils

Friday 23rd

March Parent Association Auction, Commons - 7pm

Monday 19th

March Trip to France

Thursday 29th

March

Ski Trip (USA) (29/03/17 – 06/04/17)

Parent Association Cake Sale, Commons - 4pm

End of term - pupils finish at 12pm

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SAFEGUARDING PROTOCOL

Every member of staff has a responsibility to respond to

any safeguarding concerns

LISTEN

RECORD

INFORM

PROBLEM?

Please ask the DSL for advice.

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL)

MR J. KERBY

Assistant Principal

DEPUTY DESIGNA TED SAFEGUARDING LEADS

In the event of their absence, all safeguarding issues should be addressed di-

rectly to the Principal, Ms C. Edis