Welcome to the Stamford Welland Academy Newsletter Issue #14

July 2018

Another school year is now completed and what an action packed last half term it’s been!

Two weeks ago we enjoyed a wonderful evening at Stamford Corn Exchange, celebrating the achievements of a number of

students at our annual prize giving event. We were lucky enough to have Rob Persani from Rutland Radio join us, and he gave

a fantastic address about what advice he would give to his younger self.

Last week saw our hugely successful sports day, with all of our students actively involved. It was great to see many of our year

11s come back and help – a real testament to the high regard that students hold SWA. A big thank you to Miss Campling who

did a sterling job in organising the event.

This week was our trips day with yr 7 and 8 visiting Twinlakes and yr 9 and 10 visiting Wicksteed Park. A big thank you to all

the staff who accompanied the students on the trip, and also to those who led activities back in school, for those students not

on the trips.

On Wednesday this week, the whole school took part in SWA’s very own Race for Life. This was another brilliant event

organised by the super talented Miss Campling and it was a real display of what is at the real heart of SWA. Students were

invited to write their own tributes to family and friends affected by cancer and these were poignantly displayed in the school

hall. It was clear that cancer really has effected a large number of our SWA community, and what better way to pay tribute to

this than a whole school Race for Life. The current amount of money raised is an impressive £2444.36 and the Just Giving

page is still open should anyone still wish to donate https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/stamford-welland-academy-1 .

The end of term always brings with it some goodbyes, this term is no exception. Leaving us for pastures new are: Mrs Wallis,

Mr Wilson, Mrs Oliver, Mr Bond and Mrs Parker. We wish them all the luck in the world in their adventures beyond SWA.

It has certainly been an action packed first term as Headteacher for me at SWA. I’ve loved every minute of it and I really am

looking forward to the exciting future ahead.

Have a fabulous, restful summer and I look forward to welcoming the students back in September, refreshed and ready for the

challenges of the new academic year. Victoria Lloyd, Headteacher

A note from the Headteacher…

School News

CMAT Inaugural Equestrian Events 2017-18: Gymkhana & Show

Jumping During the summer term two separate events

helped extend the students boundaries of learning,

gymkhana and show jumping, which took place

between SWA and SVC. Both afternoons were

embraced fully by the individual school teams, with

a great atmosphere of competition. All students

achieved in a high quality learning environment,

showing great resilience, aspiration and

understanding. We were very proud of all the

team.

Congratulations must go to SVC for winning both events, but SWA were magnanimous in second place and

great sportsmanship has to be credited. The results of the show jumping could not have been closer, with SVC

winning by 4 points, literally the difference of one fence down or refusal. The gymkhana reflected a similar

result, but great fun was had by all involved.

Hat’s off to the parents taking part in the

apple bobbing!

To sum up the experience we share two

quotes, of many, taken from parents at the

events:

“What an amazing afternoon watching the

show jumping. The team did so well and

should be very proud of what they have

achieved.” Alex Kennedy (SWA parent)

“What a fantastic idea and afternoon,

watching my daughter get so much

enjoyment from competing in the inter-

school gymkhana was wonderful and

reminded me of my younger days. So

satisfying to see the beaming smiles. Thank you.” Lucinda Harper (SVC parent)

Thanks must also go to the dedicated staff involved with the team both in school and our home ground,

Grasslands Equestrian Centre. Bring on 2018 – 2019, the gauntlet is down and the team will raise the bar!

Julie Chong, Sam Swain and Julie Nolan

Highlights from Y11 Prom

Team Tolethorpe Well, what an amazing evening we had! We started with a lovely picnic in the

grounds of Tolethorpe Hall. The director then took us on a private tour of the

theatre and told us all about how they decided to set the play, from logistics

and staging to costume and set design.

We don't want to give anything away but the play was enjoyed by everyone

and we're already planning next year's visit!

Well done to our staff and students who were wonderful ambassadors for our

school. It was a pleasure to take you and see you enjoy 'The Merry Wives of

Windsor'!

Watch this space for information about 'Twelfth Night' in 2019!

Mrs Boother

Thomas Cook Visit On Friday 13th, we were very fortunate to have Paul Smith, Thomas Cook’s

archivist, come and speak to our Year 7 students.

We have been learning about the theme of ‘travel’ all term and Paul came

to show us a variety of travel materials including some of the oldest

brochures and travel adverts in the UK!

He spoke in detail about Thomas Cook’s 177 year history and how it all

began with a train journey from Leicester to Loughborough!

The students were able to identify all sorts of changes of

travel over time. We identified significant differences in

the language used and the prices. Even more interesting

was the idea that Thomas Cook offered holidays to

countries that don’t even exist today!

Paul Smith reminded students that the founder, Thomas

Cook himself, believed that holidays should improve the

mind and body. How can you use your summer holiday

to make sure you return to school healthy and ready to

learn?

Mrs Boother

National Writing Competition Some of our Year 7 pupils entered a national writing competition

run by Values Based Education and were thrilled to hear that a

number of pupils were shortlisted!

Sue Webb, one of the competition

organisers, came into school to

hand out certificates and badges to

the shortlisted pupils. All pupils

shortlisted will be published in a

values based education book in

September. We are very proud of

their achievements.

Mrs Oliver

A Fond Farewell from Mrs Wallis I have been extremely fortunate to have been Head of Newton House since the beginning of Stamford

Welland Academy and it will be very hard to say good bye. But I want to say thank you to all the support,

enthusiasm and care shown by staff, students and parents over the last 4 years.

Here are my final House Awards, and I hope that many more students go on to receive the recognition and

thanks due to the fantastic achievements in school and outside.

Participation: Clio Jones

Leadership: Sinead McIvor

Excellence: Sam Clarke

Diversity: Reed Horspool

Giving: Lewis Parkinson

Environmental: Xander Fraser

Service: Amy-Jane Pettit

Head of House Award: Ellianah Bush

Good luck and always remember that NEWTON is the BEST House!

Mrs Wallis

Access Cambridge Archaeology Another wonderful day at Great Gidding with Access Cambridge Archaeology, digging for medieval pottery.

Scholar’s Programme ‘Why was there a French Revolution?’ was the title of the final

dissertation piece for 24 of our Year 7 & 8 students on the Scholar’s

Programme. Drawing upon their own research as well as working

with PhD tutor, Joe Harley, the students have now reached their

results.

On Thursday 12th July, Year 7 & 8 students attended the Scholar’s

Programme Graduation at SOAS University, London. Students had an

immersive day reflecting on their experiences and the knowledge they

have gained within the subject. They were also taken around a world

class university which had its own museum gallery which was

supported by the British Museum and were overwhelmed by the

outstanding library which is home to approximately 1.5 million books.

Well done to all the students

who took part, with special

mention to Sophia Cooke in

Year 7 who received a First Class final grade. Sophie Birch, in Year 8,

was just two points off a First Class final grade and received a 2:1.

Ben Doyle, Caitlyn McIntyre, Lia McFadyen, Holly Seaton, Charlie

Buckley, Carrie Miller and Abbie Blair also received 2:1 grades.

Well done to all involved with the programme, Jo Harley agreed they were an inspiring and proactive group

with lots of energy and drive.

Dracula We were amazingly proud of one of our Year 7 English classes on 9th July as they presented their very own

version of ‘Dracula’ by Sam Stoker.

Inspired by their study of the book, the whole class decided to work together as

a team to pull together their very own production. Carrie Miller was elected by

the class as director and with only a few days to put a production together, the

cast and backstage crew were appointed.

Sophia Cooke and Lia McFadyen carried out the exceptionally complex task of

editing the original play down from 1hr 30mins to 45mins.

With no staff input, the students directed, produced, choreographed, made

props, designed costumes, carried out lighting and sound effects, made a

programme and performed to the rest of their year group. Rehearsing in their own time over the course of

two weeks, this class have made us very proud.

Demonstrating our core values of

teamwork, aspiration, resilience (when

things went wrong!) and most of all a

love of learning. The desire to work on

a production of a curriculum based text

in their own time speaks volumes for all

these students. It was a pleasure to

watch you all perform, overcoming

nerves, supporting each other and

seeing you all enjoying yourselves with

your friends made us very proud. Well

done to you all!

Head Student Elections Head Student Elections took place on 10th July with Year 10 candidates taking to the stage to deliver their

speeches.

All staff and students were invited to vote for their favorite candidate with the results being:

Head Girl – Alice Hannan

Head Boy – Joseph Wilcox

Annual Prize Giving On 10th July, our Annual Prize Giving took place in the Stamford Corn Exchange. A warm welcome was given

by Headteacher Mrs Lloyd, and the guest speaker was Rob Persani, from Rutland Radio. Some of the highlights

include:

Tom Wallace, Year 8,

receives the Jason Rollin

Most Improved Student in

PE award

Brothers, Tom & Joe celebrating

100% attendance this year

Lewis Lawes Cole, Year 9,

with the Dickens Millenium

Shield for his progress in

mathematics

Sam Barlow, Wenzeng Qin, Samuel

Clarke celebrating 100% attendance with

Charlie Buckley for his exceptional

performance in The Scholar’s Programme

& Achievement in Computing.

Rosie Turp with the

Cummins Endeavour

award for Sport

Holly Seaton, Year 7,

with the Lee Sharpe

Memorial Cup for

Sporting Achievement

in Archery

Alice Hannan, Year

10, for the Woods

Award, for learning

beyond the

classroom

Frank Richardson,

Year 11, won the

Michelle Haddon

Shield for Progress

Jessica Weightman won

the KS3 Progress Award

and Junior Inner Wheel

for Service to the

Community

Ewan Cresswell

won the Past

Mayor’s Trophy

Technologist of

the Year

Year 8 Jennifer Prescott won the Achieve awards for French & Music, whilst Lucy

Heath took the aspiration award for

Mathematics and the Austen House

Award

Alwen Brown, Year 8, won our

Values award for displaying the

school values in an exemplary way

Library News Recommend Read from our Junior Fiction Section

When Becky finds an old photo in a box under her mum’s bed, everything she

thought she knew comes crashing down. The only place she finds comfort is at the

Butterfly Garden with her new friend, Rosa May. But with her wild ways, and

unpredictable temper, is Rosa May hiding something as well? In the heat of the sun-

drenched summer, it seems that Becky is the only one in the dark……

Remember that the library is also open for Homework Clubs:

Monday to Friday - Lunchtime 12.20pm – 1pm

Monday to Thursday - Afterschool 3pm – 4pm

Please book your place with Mrs Griffin

Session 6 - Knitting Club

On the 26th June Mrs Griffin took our students on a visit to the NICU at Peterborough Hospital to deliver all

of the blankets, premature baby hats, mittens, bootees, and bonding squares, that they had knitted.

We were greeted by the Ward Manager Debbie Webber, who took time out of her busy day to accept our

boxes of knitted items and told us all about the unit and we were also lucky enough to have a tour around,

although we were unable to actually see any new born babies. The students really enjoyed their experience of

seeing what happens in a Neonatal Baby Unit.

Knitting Club is held every Tuesday 3pm – 4pm in the Library

Beyond the Curriculum

Physical Education News Sports Day

We had a fantastic day on 11th July when all our children were involved in Sports Day. As well as traditional

track and field events, our Sports department organized a tug-of-war, Rounders, enzone, new age curling and

water challenges to ensure everyone could be involved.

Final house points were calculated and Austen took the glory with 701 points, closely followed by Da Vinci

with 611 and Newton with 532. Well done to everyone.

British Athletics Championships

A beautiful day was had when attending the British Athletics Championships with Miss Campling and Mr Isaac,

at Birmingham Alexander Stadium.

Cricket

The 5th July was a glorious afternoon to play cricket against Bourne Academy at Uffington Cricket Group. Well

done to the whole Year 7 & 8 team who did themselves proud and were doing so well until a last bat wicket

from the opposition caused them to lose by 5 runs. An excellent match all round.

Well done to Ben Doyle who took player of the match.

Race for Life

On 18th July, Miss Campling oraganised a whole school, Race for Life, and WOW,

what an amazing day it was!

Staff and students ran together, and students posted poignant messages of who

they were running for in our school hall.

It was amazing to see the whole school community joining in a combined effort to raise money to help find a

cure for a horrific disease.

The original target was £1,000, and thanks to everyone’s generosity, we have raised over £2,400!! Thank-you

to everyone who supported the event, and a special thank-you to Mr West, our local farmer, who kindly

allowed us to use his fields. We were also very lucky to have kind sponsorship from Morrisons and Pabulum,

who donated water bottles and fresh fruit for afterwards.

Thank-you to everyone who was involved!

Going the extra mile

One of our Year 7 students went the extra mile, supporting Race for Life, with her

fundraising. Chloe Gregory took the decision to knit different coloured bows for

all the different types of cancers that exist. She then sold them at our Race for Life

and has made a whopping £59.40. Well done Chloe on all your hard work. In

addition, Chloe also raised £65.45 in sponsorship for the race.

Parallel Curriculum

Congratulations to Kade van Der Merwe, Georgia Gunn, Rosie Turp & Ethan Kirby who represented SWA in

the inaugural CMAT Outdoor challenge competition. They were tested in fire, water, sharp tools, canoeing,

navigation, camp craft and physical challenges. They returned victors. Well done team!

Also competing were teams from our other CMAT schools, Swavesey Village College, Ely Village College,

Sawtry Village College, Nene Park Academy and North Cambridge Academy,

Students and Parents

Summer Holiday Homework We all know that the summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy some free time

away from learning and the routine of school. However, several studies have shown that students who fail to

read or write regularly over the extended break can lose as much as two months’ worth of knowledge by

their return to school in September.

To ensure that our students are able to keep moving in the right direction, we have provided two types of

summer holiday homework.

Year 7 and 8 students have a summer reading and writing challenge. They need to select any six activities from

the bingo sheet on Show My Homework. You could do one per week or get them all done in July!

Year 9 and 10 students need to access the website www.Senecalearning.com

1. Year 9 students need to complete all activities in the ‘AQA Macbeth’ course and have spent at least

one hour of lesson time on this already. They also need to complete their plan and cue cards for their

GCSE Speaking and Listening assessment. All information has been given to students in lesson time

and this exam is booked in from the 17th September.

2. Year 10 students need to add all four literature courses (‘AQA Macbeth’, ‘AQA A Christmas Carol’,

‘AQA Poetry Power and Conflict’ and ‘AQA An Inspector Calls’) to their user area and complete at

least two of these courses. Each class has already spent at least one hour of lesson time on this

already.

All of this information is already on Show My Homework and the deadline for every year group is Friday 7th

September 2018.

I hope you all have a wonderful break and look forward to seeing you again in September ready to learn!

Mrs Boother

Key dates for the diary

The following are a few key dates, that may be useful to jot down in the diary:

3rd September – Teacher training day

4th September – First day back of term

5th September – School Photos

7th September – Y7 trip to Bletchley Park

13th September – Y8 girls HPV vaccinations