The Harefield Academy

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Issue No.33 May 2010Issue No.33 May 2010Issue No.33 May 2010Issue No.33 May 2010

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Achievement through Active LearningAchievement through Active LearningAchievement through Active LearningAchievement through Active Learning

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From the Principal....

AllAllAllAll----Round National Success For Academy StudentsRound National Success For Academy StudentsRound National Success For Academy StudentsRound National Success For Academy Students

Our students have achieved phenomenal Our students have achieved phenomenal Our students have achieved phenomenal Our students have achieved phenomenal national and international success in recent national and international success in recent national and international success in recent national and international success in recent

months. months. months. months. Pictures clockwise from top right: Ryan Bartlett has become National Keys Skills

diving Champion; Claire Thompson, Grace Blacklock and Robyn Birch win the Senior British Championships and are selected for

World Championships; Karley Mann gains GB status after finishing 6th at the Senior National

Swimming Championships; Connor Bartlett and his partner won the 11-16 Age Group Mixed Pair category to become British Champions, and get

selected for the World Age Games. Bottom left: The Under-16 Table Tennis team, Zak Zilesnick,

Adam Reed, Tyrone Wells Reece Tan are English Schools National Champions.

So much has happened since the last Newsletter that we really cannot give

coverage to all of our successful students and fascinating activities. Although we try to

resist highlighting any one group, special mention must be made of the fact that both our U16 and U15 football teams are English

Schools FA Cup Champions! Given the high level of achievements this term please

consider the Newsletter this half term to be simply a showcase of the highlights and we would urge everyone to find out more about

our recent events via our website. Whilst being incredibly proud of all the students

featured in this edition, we should also remember those who might not have a highly developed talent but who work steadily every

day; are a good friend to all; display good manners and contribute to the community. These students are often praised for their

good work and feature as “Principal’s Star Students” on our website.

Under 16’s beat Manchester Grammar school 4Under 16’s beat Manchester Grammar school 4Under 16’s beat Manchester Grammar school 4Under 16’s beat Manchester Grammar school 4----1111

Under 15’s beat Lancaster School and Sports College 4Under 15’s beat Lancaster School and Sports College 4Under 15’s beat Lancaster School and Sports College 4Under 15’s beat Lancaster School and Sports College 4----3333

Students selected to dance at Conference On Wednesday the 28th April Year 7 students, Thomas McKenna

and Chantelle Walton, travelled to the City of London Academy in Islington to take part in a full-day collaborative dance workshop.

Thomas and Chantelle will be performing the piece with 12 other students from six other academies, to Principals and teachers from other Academies at the Annual Academies Conference on Friday 9th July.

The Harefield Academy’s students were so focused and enthused throughout the day. They danced with great passion and showed a great

aptitude for the performing art. Watch out for these two rising stars in the world of dance and good luck for the final performance in July.

By Mrs Williams - Assistant Principal for Visual Performing Arts

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Academy impresses top celebrity stylistAcademy impresses top celebrity stylistAcademy impresses top celebrity stylistAcademy impresses top celebrity stylist Our Hair and Beauty students are certainly making a name for themselves in the world of hairdressing, by winning a recent blow

drying competition and linking themselves with one of the industry's top celebrities. The girls visited John Frieda's salon in Mayfair in April

and the day went exceptionally well and some girls may be offered first-class training from the London salon in the future.

They have also been showing off their Blow-drying skills in The Scissorhand Awards. Students travelled to Stockley Academy and

were runners up in the competition by only one mark. Congratulations should go to Daisy Robinson, Year 9, and Rebecca

Lovelock, Year 11, who were awarded best Blow-dry for their Year group.

Diplomats attend Youth Conference Our students made a valuable contribution to the Hillingdon Youth Conference in April by successfully working with other students and

discussing their thoughts on the community and education with local Councillors. The day included speeches from influential members of the

council, a question and answer time, and the democratic election process to shortlist the MYP candidates.

Six Academy students share their thoughts on The Hillingdon Book of the Year 2010Six Academy students share their thoughts on The Hillingdon Book of the Year 2010Six Academy students share their thoughts on The Hillingdon Book of the Year 2010Six Academy students share their thoughts on The Hillingdon Book of the Year 2010 A group of dedicated and enthusiastic readers have been busy reading the six books nominated for the Hillingdon Book of the Year since October.

Their hard work culminated in an event at the Winston Churchill Hall on March 18th when they delivered a presentation on their favourite book to

a hall full of students from fifteen other schools, librarians, General Mills staff and the Mayor of Hillingdon.

They all found it a little scary but they managed to deliver a brilliant presentation followed by sighs of relief and smiles when it was all over.

Katy Bowden, Amy Hanrahan, Michael Farr, Kayleigh Harris, Katy Bowden, Amy Hanrahan, Michael Farr, Kayleigh Harris, Katy Bowden, Amy Hanrahan, Michael Farr, Kayleigh Harris, Katy Bowden, Amy Hanrahan, Michael Farr, Kayleigh Harris, Amy Manucci and Apryl Toms display their work.Amy Manucci and Apryl Toms display their work.Amy Manucci and Apryl Toms display their work.Amy Manucci and Apryl Toms display their work.

Thomas and Chantelle working on their piece.Thomas and Chantelle working on their piece.Thomas and Chantelle working on their piece.Thomas and Chantelle working on their piece.

Congratulations to Katie Smith, Year Congratulations to Katie Smith, Year Congratulations to Katie Smith, Year Congratulations to Katie Smith, Year 11, who has been now been awarded a 11, who has been now been awarded a 11, who has been now been awarded a 11, who has been now been awarded a

Bronze medal from the European Bronze medal from the European Bronze medal from the European Bronze medal from the European Acrobatic Championships.Acrobatic Championships.Acrobatic Championships.Acrobatic Championships.

The Grubb InstituteThe Grubb InstituteThe Grubb InstituteThe Grubb Institute Last term over 80 students

attended a training session on Shared Decision Making. The

Grubb Institute worked with the students looking at the importance of shared decision

making and discussed where this happened in their every day lives.

Staff have also got involved with the Institute and had their very

own training session to help improve the way they work

together and make decisions around The Harefield Academy.

Our Diplomats work together with others at the Youth conferenceOur Diplomats work together with others at the Youth conferenceOur Diplomats work together with others at the Youth conferenceOur Diplomats work together with others at the Youth conference

Hair and Beauty students practising their skills for John FriedaHair and Beauty students practising their skills for John FriedaHair and Beauty students practising their skills for John FriedaHair and Beauty students practising their skills for John Frieda

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Sports Personality of the Year, Austin EatonSports Personality of the Year, Austin EatonSports Personality of the Year, Austin EatonSports Personality of the Year, Austin Eaton

Danielle Lawrence wins The Danielle Lawrence wins The Danielle Lawrence wins The Danielle Lawrence wins The Achievement Against the Achievement Against the Achievement Against the Achievement Against the

Odds AwardOdds AwardOdds AwardOdds Award

Sports Personality Awards 2010Sports Personality Awards 2010Sports Personality Awards 2010Sports Personality Awards 2010

On Wednesday 5th May 2010 The Harefield Academy hosted its On Wednesday 5th May 2010 The Harefield Academy hosted its On Wednesday 5th May 2010 The Harefield Academy hosted its On Wednesday 5th May 2010 The Harefield Academy hosted its very own Sports Personality Awards, celebrating the very own Sports Personality Awards, celebrating the very own Sports Personality Awards, celebrating the very own Sports Personality Awards, celebrating the

achievements and dedication of many of the elite sports achievements and dedication of many of the elite sports achievements and dedication of many of the elite sports achievements and dedication of many of the elite sports performers in The Academy. Guest Speaker, Guin Batten, Silver performers in The Academy. Guest Speaker, Guin Batten, Silver performers in The Academy. Guest Speaker, Guin Batten, Silver performers in The Academy. Guest Speaker, Guin Batten, Silver

medallist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, inspired our youngsters medallist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, inspired our youngsters medallist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, inspired our youngsters medallist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, inspired our youngsters as she spoke about her Olympic experiences. We also had various as she spoke about her Olympic experiences. We also had various as she spoke about her Olympic experiences. We also had various as she spoke about her Olympic experiences. We also had various

other Olympians and special guests who presented students with other Olympians and special guests who presented students with other Olympians and special guests who presented students with other Olympians and special guests who presented students with Awards. The Senior Sports Personality of the Year went to Austin Awards. The Senior Sports Personality of the Year went to Austin Awards. The Senior Sports Personality of the Year went to Austin Awards. The Senior Sports Personality of the Year went to Austin

Eaton who not only plays football with Watford but also is a very Eaton who not only plays football with Watford but also is a very Eaton who not only plays football with Watford but also is a very Eaton who not only plays football with Watford but also is a very talented cricket player. His enthusiasm for his sports is contagious talented cricket player. His enthusiasm for his sports is contagious talented cricket player. His enthusiasm for his sports is contagious talented cricket player. His enthusiasm for his sports is contagious and an inspiration to any young athlete. He will always come into and an inspiration to any young athlete. He will always come into and an inspiration to any young athlete. He will always come into and an inspiration to any young athlete. He will always come into

training with a smile on his face and give 100% at every training training with a smile on his face and give 100% at every training training with a smile on his face and give 100% at every training training with a smile on his face and give 100% at every training session. The Junior Sports Personality of the Year went to Connor session. The Junior Sports Personality of the Year went to Connor session. The Junior Sports Personality of the Year went to Connor session. The Junior Sports Personality of the Year went to Connor

Bartlett, Year 8, who has been selected to represent GB in the Bartlett, Year 8, who has been selected to represent GB in the Bartlett, Year 8, who has been selected to represent GB in the Bartlett, Year 8, who has been selected to represent GB in the World Age Group Games for Acrobatics. World Age Group Games for Acrobatics. World Age Group Games for Acrobatics. World Age Group Games for Acrobatics.

Congratulations to all of our Award winners and Congratulations to all of our Award winners and Congratulations to all of our Award winners and Congratulations to all of our Award winners and we’re already looking forward to the next Sports we’re already looking forward to the next Sports we’re already looking forward to the next Sports we’re already looking forward to the next Sports Personality Awards in 2012.Personality Awards in 2012.Personality Awards in 2012.Personality Awards in 2012.

Zak Zilesnick wins Zak Zilesnick wins Zak Zilesnick wins Zak Zilesnick wins The Most Consistent The Most Consistent The Most Consistent The Most Consistent

Performer AwardPerformer AwardPerformer AwardPerformer Award

Hudson Zimba wins The Hudson Zimba wins The Hudson Zimba wins The Hudson Zimba wins The Volunteering and Volunteering and Volunteering and Volunteering and

Leadership AwardLeadership AwardLeadership AwardLeadership Award

Amy Sharman wins Sporting Ambassador AwardAmy Sharman wins Sporting Ambassador AwardAmy Sharman wins Sporting Ambassador AwardAmy Sharman wins Sporting Ambassador Award

“Austin is an inspiration “Austin is an inspiration “Austin is an inspiration “Austin is an inspiration to any sportsman, he to any sportsman, he to any sportsman, he to any sportsman, he

continuously works hard continuously works hard continuously works hard continuously works hard during training and in during training and in during training and in during training and in

his studies. He his studies. He his studies. He his studies. He thoroughly deserved thoroughly deserved thoroughly deserved thoroughly deserved

this award”this award”this award”this award” Pat Cottis

Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Connor Bartlett,Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Connor Bartlett,Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Connor Bartlett,Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Connor Bartlett, receives his Award from Guin Battenreceives his Award from Guin Battenreceives his Award from Guin Battenreceives his Award from Guin Batten

Other Award WinnersOther Award WinnersOther Award WinnersOther Award Winners U13 English Schools Champions U13 English Schools Champions U13 English Schools Champions U13 English Schools Champions ----

The Team Performance

Rion Pierre Rion Pierre Rion Pierre Rion Pierre ---- The Alumni Athleta Award

Sue Kumaning Sue Kumaning Sue Kumaning Sue Kumaning ---- The Sporting Ambassador

Sophie Burfield, Ciara McGrath Sophie Burfield, Ciara McGrath Sophie Burfield, Ciara McGrath Sophie Burfield, Ciara McGrath and Katherine Smith and Katherine Smith and Katherine Smith and Katherine Smith ---- The Best International

Performance

Katie Richardson wins The Most Promising Katie Richardson wins The Most Promising Katie Richardson wins The Most Promising Katie Richardson wins The Most Promising Newcomer AwardNewcomer AwardNewcomer AwardNewcomer Award

Shane Coombes wins the Shane Coombes wins the Shane Coombes wins the Shane Coombes wins the The Rising Star Award

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Parent VoiceParent VoiceParent VoiceParent Voice

The next Parent Voice meeting is on Wednesday 16th June at 18.15 for 18.30

start. There will also be the opportunity for parents to ask questions and to raise

any other issues. Please email

psmith@theharefieldacademy.org or ring Peter Smith 01895 827866 if

you are thinking of attending, likewise for any other agenda items.

Articles written by Sarah Robertson Articles written by Sarah Robertson Articles written by Sarah Robertson Articles written by Sarah Robertson unless otherwise statedunless otherwise statedunless otherwise statedunless otherwise stated

Grey Thompson House is full of students actively engaged in Grey Thompson House is full of students actively engaged in Grey Thompson House is full of students actively engaged in Grey Thompson House is full of students actively engaged in

a huge variety of activities both inside and outside of The a huge variety of activities both inside and outside of The a huge variety of activities both inside and outside of The a huge variety of activities both inside and outside of The

Academy.Academy.Academy.Academy.

An exciting and innovative mix of vibrant and inspirational An exciting and innovative mix of vibrant and inspirational An exciting and innovative mix of vibrant and inspirational An exciting and innovative mix of vibrant and inspirational

young people. Take a look at this snapshot of some of their young people. Take a look at this snapshot of some of their young people. Take a look at this snapshot of some of their young people. Take a look at this snapshot of some of their

many talents...many talents...many talents...many talents...

Grey-Thompson’s stage rising star, Lauren Woolfe had a

starring role in The Academy’s production of Annie. Ocean

and Brooklyn Gregory, Keiran Thompson, Jack Price and

Cherise Silavant also took part in the successful production.

Thomas Moses was part of the

winning pair who took part in the

Maths challenge held at Ruislip

High School

Nikita Sodha, along

with other Year 9

students, was

responsible for

gaining the funding

to send the year

group on the recent

PGL trip

Nicolas Jensen,

when not in

school, is on the

course playing

golf at county

level and will be

playing in the

Faldo Series

coming up soon.

Lauren Meskill captained the

winning team, Wealdstone

Ladies FC, in the Middlesex

County Ladies Football Final

Georgie Floyd is in the Georgie Floyd is in the Georgie Floyd is in the Georgie Floyd is in the National Junior Athletics National Junior Athletics National Junior Athletics National Junior Athletics

League, competing regularly League, competing regularly League, competing regularly League, competing regularly for Hillingdon Athletics for Hillingdon Athletics for Hillingdon Athletics for Hillingdon Athletics

Club. She has recently Club. She has recently Club. She has recently Club. She has recently gained a Bronze medal in gained a Bronze medal in gained a Bronze medal in gained a Bronze medal in

the Hammer and Silver in the Hammer and Silver in the Hammer and Silver in the Hammer and Silver in the 300 metres at the the 300 metres at the the 300 metres at the the 300 metres at the

Middlesex County Track and Middlesex County Track and Middlesex County Track and Middlesex County Track and Field ChampionshipsField ChampionshipsField ChampionshipsField Championships

Daniel Sills regularly Daniel Sills regularly Daniel Sills regularly Daniel Sills regularly competes in Motor competes in Motor competes in Motor competes in Motor

Cross on his YZ 125 Cross on his YZ 125 Cross on his YZ 125 Cross on his YZ 125 and will soon be and will soon be and will soon be and will soon be

competing at competing at competing at competing at Mildenhall alongside Mildenhall alongside Mildenhall alongside Mildenhall alongside

many adults and many adults and many adults and many adults and experienced riders!experienced riders!experienced riders!experienced riders!

Lauren as ‘Grace’ in The Academy’s production Lauren as ‘Grace’ in The Academy’s production Lauren as ‘Grace’ in The Academy’s production Lauren as ‘Grace’ in The Academy’s production of Annieof Annieof Annieof Annie

Mark Gray with his prized fishMark Gray with his prized fishMark Gray with his prized fishMark Gray with his prized fish

Mark Gray was Mark Gray was Mark Gray was Mark Gray was

the youngest the youngest the youngest the youngest person ever to be person ever to be person ever to be person ever to be

on the front on the front on the front on the front cover of the cover of the cover of the cover of the

Anglers TimesAnglers TimesAnglers TimesAnglers Times

Students receive a moving visit from a Holocaust survivorStudents receive a moving visit from a Holocaust survivorStudents receive a moving visit from a Holocaust survivorStudents receive a moving visit from a Holocaust survivor

The Harefield Academy students and staff were lucky enough be visited by a

holocaust survivor and had time to listen to his moving account of the dark days he encountered surrounding World War II.

Roman Beacher came in to speak to GCSE Lifeskills, History and Ethics students in Year 9 and 10. Roman himself was a young boy when the Nazi’s came to Poland. His mother worked hard to get him false papers, and as he

freely admitted he would not have been alive had this not been the case. The students were given the opportunity to ask questions to Roman about

forgiveness and the impact of the effect on his faith and how he approaches life, which he answered thoughtfully and honestly.

Dates for your DiaryDates for your DiaryDates for your DiaryDates for your Diary

Half Term - 31st May - 4th June

Thurs 10th June - Year10 BookLook 15.30-18.30 Sat 12th June - Harefield Village Fete

Wed 16th June - Parent Voice Meeting 18.30 Fri 25th June - Sports Day

Mon 28th June - Fri 9th July - Year 10 Work Experience Mon 5th July - Weds 14th July Year 12 Work Experience

Summer Holiday - 16th July - 6th September

Mon 6th Sept - Year 7 & 11 students return

Tues 7th Sept - All students return

By Mrs Walls

Students listened to Roman’s moving stories Students listened to Roman’s moving stories Students listened to Roman’s moving stories Students listened to Roman’s moving stories