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On Friday 8 th March, 170 Year 9 students had the opportunity to take part in an inspirational Leadership Day at King’s College University, London. Powerful messages about the real meaning of education and the behaviours and attitudes that lead to successful living and learning were delivered in an entertaining, motivating session during the first part of the day. In the second part of the day students worked in small groups where they discussed common classroom scenarios and reflected thoughtfully on how they can individually and collectively take greater responsibility for successful learning in the Academy. A key part of the day was working together on an “INSTEAD” report, the student version of an Ofsted report. The plenary session with David and Bob presented an opportunity for students to say aloud what they learned dur- ing the day and commit to taking action to “Mind the Gap” when back in school. Parent/Carer Newsletter April 2013 www.evelyngraceacademy.org Evelyn Grace News the 9 EGA pupils beat off stiff competition from all of the other Ark schools to become Spelling Bee champions at Burlington Danes Academy on Wednesday 27th March. Hugo Williams (Year 7) and Rae Boyd-McKenzie (Year 8) won their rounds convincingly and both Kartei Gregory (Year 9) and Tamara Collins-Pascal (Year 9) came runners up in their rounds leading an impressive display by EGA. Amarachi Orie (Year 9), Nicole Martins, Zenn Landell (Year 8), Hassan Nur and Ayokunmi Odesanya (Year 7) were also part of the triumphant team who, upon returning to the Academy, celebrated their victory and were publicly presented with their shield and medals. Year 9 Leadership Day at prestigious King’s College London EGA Spelling Champions

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Page 1: the Evelyn Grace News · Margareth Toscano Jerome Graham Isabella Smith Gent Neziri Manar Elmhassani Maths Outstanding Achievement Luke Duffy Raquel Marques-Loureiro Jessica San Romario

On Friday 8th March, 170 Year 9 students had the opportunity to take part in an inspirational Leadership Day at King’s College University, London. Powerful messages about the real meaning of education and the behaviours and attitudes that lead to successful living and learning were delivered in an entertaining, motivating session during the first part of the day. In the second part of the day students worked in small groups where they discussed common classroom scenarios and reflected thoughtfully on how they can individually and collectively take greater responsibility for successful learning in the Academy. A key part of the day was working together on an “INSTEAD” report, the student version of an Ofsted report. The plenary session with David and Bob presented an opportunity for students to say aloud what they learned dur-ing the day and commit to taking action to “Mind the Gap” when back in school.

Parent/Carer Newsletter April 2013 www.evelyngraceacademy.org

Evelyn Grace News the

9 EGA pupils beat off stiff competition from all of the other Ark schools to become Spelling Bee champions at Burlington Danes Academy on Wednesday 27th March. Hugo Williams (Year 7) and Rae Boyd-McKenzie (Year 8) won their rounds convincingly and both Kartei Gregory (Year 9) and Tamara Collins-Pascal (Year 9) came runners up in their rounds leading an impressive display by EGA. Amarachi Orie (Year 9), Nicole Martins, Zenn Landell (Year 8), Hassan Nur and Ayokunmi Odesanya (Year 7) were also part of the triumphant team who, upon returning to the Academy, celebrated their victory and were publicly presented with their shield and medals.

Year 9 Leadership Day at prestigious

King’s College London

EGA Spelling Champions

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Message From The Principal

We would like to extend a warm welcome to staff who have joined Evelyn Grace Academy since January: Laura Robinson Head of Performing Arts Graham Gayle Head of Art Kabu Charway Deputy Head of Maths Novellette Bennett Advanced Skills Teacher of Maths Marco Vieira IT Technician Our staff are more than happy to talk to parents and carers about any concerns or questions they might have re-garding their child. Should you wish to speak to any teacher or tutor group leader please contact Main Reception.

Welcome To New Staff

Dear Parents and Carers

With Easter coming so early this year, we had a particularly fast and packed term both for staff and for students. The highlight of the past term, and perhaps of the year, was the Awards Evening, held in January. This was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the very best of EGA as scores of students from every Year Group came up to collect awards for excellence across every subject. We also celebrated those students who exemplify the Evelyn Grace values—these students are true role models for all in the academy.

Year 11 continue to work exceptionally hard in this the most important of terms for them. As well as focusing in lessons on progressing onto the next level, they are attending a wide range of intervention sessions after school which are held on several days each week. Year 11 have been attending residential study weekends in subjects from Art to Mathematics and I am very grateful to staff who have volunteered to organise and attend these study sessions. Education is about more than passing examinations and I am very pleased that this has been another fantastic term of enrichment and extra-curricular activities. Year 9 excelled themselves in a recent Leadership Day where they spent the day at King’s College University of London, engaging in stimulating activities organised by the university. Students were a great credit to themselves and to the academy that day and were complimented by university staff throughout the day. In addition, our students have been attending classical concerts at the Royal Festival Hall, theatre and drama performances as well as the wide range of sporting and enrichment activities that go on every day after school. Please encourage your son or daughter to throw themselves into the life of the school by signing up to as many enrichment activities as they can. I was very proud to introduce Dr Komiyama, The Head of Mitsubishi Research Institute to our students towards the end of last term. This visit, by such a high profile academic demonstrates the very high profile that our academy is beginning to enjoy in the education world. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and carers for your fantastic and ongoing support of all that we do at the academy. Devon Hanson Principal

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Club Who Where When With

Music All yrs Music 12.25-1.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

MONDAY

ICT Music Yrs 10&11 ICT 1.38 12.25-1.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

Mandarin Yrs 7-9 3.54 3.15-4.10pm Ms Sun

Drama Yr 7 and 8

Year 10 and 11

0.77

1.10

3.30-4.30pm

Lunchtime

Miss Parker & Mr Mensah Mr Bennett

TUESDAY

Music All yrs Music 12.25-1.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

ICT Music Yrs 10&11 ICT 1.38 12.25-1.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

Debating Yrs7-10 1.08 3.30-4pm Ms O’Mara

WEDNESDAY Jazz Band All yrs Music 3.20-4.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

THURSDAY

Music All yrs Music 12.25-1.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

Science Club Yr 7 2.04 3.30-4.30pm Miss Walker & Miss Shepherd

Model UN Yrs 8-11 1.08 3.30-4.30pm Ms O’Mara

Choir All yrs Music 3.20-4.15pm Ms Owusu &

Ms Frazer

FRIDAY ICT Music Yrs 10&11 ICT 1.38 12.25-1.15pm

Ms Owusu & Ms Frazer

Drama Year 10 and 11 1.10 Lunchtime Mr Bennett

Extra-Curricular Timetable

Sport and PE

3G SPORTS HALL FITNESS

SUITE MUGA / TRACK

DANCE STUDIO

CLASSROOM Leagues /

Competitions

MONDAY

BOYS RUGBY ALL YEARS

RUGBY COACHES

FITNESS

MWI All Years

GCSE PE INTERVENTION

MR RILEY Option D

TUESDAY

FOOTBALL YEAR 10 + 11 MR BUTT + MR WEBB

BASKETBALL MR MENSAH YEAR 7/8/9

FITNESS GJE

All Years

NETBALL MISS

MCCURDY KS3+4

TABLE TENNIS ALL YEAR GROUPS L.T.T.C.

Netball League MMC

TUESDAY Meetings

From 3.45

FOOTBALL YEAR 7 + 8

MR ALIOWE + MR

WILKINSON

BASKETBALL Team Practice MR BARSBY+ MR WINGATE YEAR 10+11

GCSE PE INTERVENTION

MR BARSBY Option C Till 3.45

THURS-DAY

GIRLS FOOTBALL ALL YEAR GROUPS

MISS MILHAM

TRAMPOLINING MISS MCCURDY

YEAR 7/8/9 20 Places only

FITNESS MWI

All Years

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

COACH JIDE

Year 9

5-aside Football @ Ferndale

MR WINGATE

FRIDAY

FOOTBALL PRO TOUCH

Year 9 MR WINGATE

CHEERLEADING MISS MCCURDY

+ MISS WEBSTER ALL YEARS

ATHLETICS COACH IVOR

MR RILEY ALL YEAR GROUPS (TRACK)

DANCE MR

FITZGERALD ALL YEAR GROUPS

GCSE PE INTERVENTION

MR BARSBY Option B

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SAM Learning EGA is fully signed up to SAM Learning, an innovative course of on-line revision and learning opportunities for all of our students.

Every student has a log in that entitles them free access to additional teaching materials across all of their subjects. The statistics from a sample of 3 million students suggests that 10 hours of Sam Learning completed over an academic year can yield as much as a full grade higher in two subjects.

Please encourage your son or daughter to use SAM learning at least once or twice a week.

Making learning fun

Students choose their own avatars and race their classmates round some of the world’s most famous cities by correctly answering questions and competing to achieve top marks.

As they travel around SAM’s World and take in the sunrise, sunset and the climate in real-time, they increase confidence and consolidate learning – almost without realising – while the competitive element keeps them coming back for more and practising even more.

And while the gameplay is simple, the questions are taxing enough, having been especially written by examiners and teachers.

ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT!

97%+ Excellent 92.7 - 97% Good

90 - 92.7% Needs Improving Below 90% Serious Concern

Below 85% Referral to School

Statistics have proved that students with BELOW 95% attendance gain 75% fewer

GCSE passes. Good attendance aids students in achieving good exam grades

Attendance

Acceptable reasons

for absence :

◊ Illness

◊ Religious Observance

◊ Leave of absence with school permission

from the Principal

When leave may be given:

◊ To attend college/ job interviews

◊ To take part in approved public performances

◊ To take part in special tuition, public examinations, sporting

events etc

◊ Study leave etc

EGA has two parent groups: The PTA is made up of parents/carers and staff members who support the school by fundraising and organising social events and the Parent Forum gives parents/carers the opportunity to meet informally with members of the school's Senior Leadership Team to discuss key issues and ideas for the academy's development. Both groups meet once each half term and all parents/carers are welcome to join either or both. Next meetings are: Parent Forum - Wednesday 22nd May, 6.30pm. PTA - Wednesday 5th June, 6pm

PTA & Parent Forum

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Subject Nominations for Outstanding Effort

and Achievement Spring Term 2013

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

English Outstanding Effort

Cristale De’Abreu

Egzona Munishi Callum Medaini Ryan Sheridan Mishell

Carillo-Monge

English Outstanding Achievement

Hibo Yusuf Manal Elmarzak Sasha-Kaye

Francis Muna Nur

Layla Rose Habarak

Maths Outstanding Effort

Margareth Toscano

Jerome Graham Isabella Smith Gent Neziri Manar

Elmhassani

Maths Outstanding Achievement

Luke Duffy Raquel

Marques-Loureiro

Jessica San Romario Williams

Jewell Jones

Science Outstanding Effort

Zenze Nebuwa/ Janai Phillips

Jehoida Ande/ Eden Bernard

Samantha Garside/

Chuckiel Simms

Alfie Allen/ Tanique

Thompson

Toby Wells/ Tahmid Khan

Science Outstanding Achievement

Luke Duffy/ Oluremi

Adewoye

Emily Abreu/ Mateusz

Matczak Vel Blaszczak

Daniella Wiles/ Reece Murphy

Barin Bamgbose/

Naomi Alvarado

Rushaun Francis/

Toni Amiagbonyi

PE Outstanding Effort

Cial Taylor/ Mariam

Mhamdi-Parra

Adrian Boakye/ Nicole Martins

Kyle Armstrong/ Taylor Bows

Keenen Williams/

Millicent Osei

Renaya Murray/ Reakwon

Johnson-Nevers

PE Outstanding Achievement

Leon Neziri/ Jessica

Lawrence

William Zoh/ Sharnice Gray

Bleard Munishi/ Rachel O’Connor

Moloko Mashalane/

Naomi Alvaraldo

Liam Taylor/ Daria Baran

Music Outstanding Effort

Hassan Nur Lashai

Morris-Rose Jessica San Tayla Osbourne Jewell Jones

Music Outstanding Achievement

Hugo Williams Tetteh Tetteh Abu

Diarrassouba Vanessa Williams

Paris Forte

Drama Outstanding Effort

Mohammed Chowdhury

Matieus Mulgeta

Javanni Amai Ryan Elliot Sabrina Boateng

Drama Outstanding Achievement

Monsurat Sadiku

Pavel Perry -Ryder

Daniel Richards Vanessa Williams

Keanna Williams

Design Technology Outstanding Effort

Sarah Parke Shannon Lawrence

Warda Gallab Finn Roberts Travis Henry

Design Technology Outstanding Achievement

Leon Neziri Courtney Collins Nicola

McCormack Troy Da Silva Tariq Disu

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Subject Nominations for Outstanding Effort

and Achievement Spring Term 2013

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

RE Outstanding Effort

Reyel Dela Cruz Cristana Monteiro

Siobhanae Lewis Mozesha Lake

RE Outstanding Achievement

Damilola Animashaun

Martin Ward Yedidia-Rick

Gbefan-D'Almeida

Nakae Mascoll

History Outstanding Effort

Damilola Animashaun

Amina Roberts Mahad

Mohamud Siham

Mohamud Wonu

Olaribigbe

History Outstanding Achievement

Hugo Williams Tyrelle

Ebanks-West Diana Lampa Aaron Blackett Yann Konan

Geography Outstanding Effort

Safia Mohammad

Jeorgia Anderson

Daniel Richards Raquelia Wynter-Coleman

Hamida Kondrateva

Geography Outstanding Achievement

Khai Bailey - smith

Farah Amirpur Jonathan Binyam

Aaron Blackett Jovan Page

MFL Outstanding Effort

Mariam Mhamdi Parra

Aaron Teko Nicola

McCormak Rhiann Elliot Rosie Bruce

MFL Outstanding Achievement

Reyel de la Cruz Fiona Assazo Yedidia-Rick

Gbefan-D'Almeida

Nakae Mascoll Enitan Onifade

Mandarin Outstanding Effort

Luke Duffy Andrea

Merino-Frosi

Onyinyechi Orie/

Amarachi Orie Marta Faria Keenan Williams

Mandarin Outstanding Achievement

Mhamdi Parra Jessica

Pereira-Rodrigues

Tyrell Greenidge Angie Caicedo Georgia Brown

ICT Outstanding Effort

Vicky San Robert James Alex Mesfun Kelly Tran Meekeba Parkinson

ICT Outstanding Achievement

Daniel Velosa Georgia White Nicola

McCormack Troy Da Silva Filipe Cardoso

Top students in Year 7 Ikran Weheliye

Nii Tettey

Top students in Year 8 Harry Stachaczyk Destiny Adeyemi

Top students in Year 9 Aboubakar-Sidik Diarrassouba

Aimee Hennessy

Reading millionaires

Ikran Weheliye Nafisa Arif

Ilham Ibrahim

Top two readers in KS4

Aaron Blackett Stephanie Homawoo

Reading Awards

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Hundreds packed into the Sports Hall in what was the most eagerly anticipated event of last term—our first ever Prize Giving Ceremony. Proud parents and ARK senior executives alike watched as scores of EGA students collected awards covering every subject and discipline. Our sponsor , Mr David Gorton spoke passionately about the need to work hard and to never give up, giving examples from his own life in the banking industry. There were lighter moments as well as we enjoyed the singing and music of our exceptionally talented students.

Ogedengbe. These two students are now being entered into the regional finals of the ‘Speak Out’ competition. Aaron said the day was ‘very useful because I was close to being petrified before talking, but thought I did a good job. Thank you for making me proud of myself.’ Nadine described that day as a ‘good opportunity to learn

A group of Year 10 students had the opportunity to take part in a full day workshop focused on public speaking. They developed confidence in presenting their ideas and connecting with an audience. At the end of the day, each student delivered a speech to their peers. The winning speeches were delivered by Patrick Powell and Tolu

speaking skills which you will not learn in your normal day to day classes. Also it’s a boost of confidence’.

Speak Out Competition

Theatre Company Visit Futures Theatre Company came to perform their play “Sweet Love” about sexual bullying to Year 8,10 and 11 students. All of Year 8, along with GCSE drama students in Years 10 and 11 enjoyed the show. All students loved the play which was consistently engaging and informative. The performances were followed by a workshop in which students were challenged to think about the issues and how they could change the outcome of the play. This involved using forum theatre in which students came up to play the characters in the play and act out different or alternative scenarios they could have explored.

Prize Giving Ceremony

On Friday 25th January ten members of the choir took part in a weekend residential at Rookersbury Park School as part of an annual singing convention. Year 10 students from EGA had the chance to collaborate with other advanced singers from the ARK schools and participated in singing some very challenging songs and an unfamiliar repertoire. Students who participated:

Marifeli Latorre-Cragg Nadine Zeferino Michelle Brown

Rhea Bowley Angie Gutierrez

Melanie Alecxa Ordonez Proano Kanyinsola Jinadu

Abigail Sandja Manal Elmarzak Egzona Munishi

Congratulations to all who took part!

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Marifeli Latorre-Cragg, Nadine

Zeferino, Rhea Bowley, Michelle

Brown, Haidee Perry-Ryder,

Leanda Peter-Elie, Laura Da

Silva, Egzona Munishi, Melanie

Ordonez-Proano, Manal

Elmarzak, Angie Gutierrez,

Taniesha Scarlett, Grace Collins,

Kanyinsola Jinadu, Abigail

Sandja, Ike Onifade, Marcus

Gooden-Husbands, and Sarah

Parke.

A group of students

attended Sing into Spring at

Isaac Newton Academy in

February.

The day consisted of a range

of challenging and

stimulating music workshops

covering the full range of

singing styles.

Students who attended

were:

EGA Students Sing Into Spring

“Sing into Spring was an interesting and fun day.

The workshops taught us how to sing in a range of

styles, like smooth, legato melodies and using our

voices percussively, across different pieces of music. I

enjoyed learning the canon technique in Ms Eska’s

masterclass and when we all sang Express Yourself

as a massed choir in the closing ceremony.”

Distinguished Academic Inspires Future Problem Solvers

has gone from 24 to 82 in Japan in 1000 years. Students listed intently as Dr Komiyama explained the challenges faced by increasing consumption as well as the problems of pollution and global warming. Students were challenged to consider the need for recycling and energy efficiency measures as well as the future need for robotics in caring for the elderly

Head of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Dr Komiyama visited EGA on 11th March to speak to Year 10 Students. Dr Komiyama, formerly Head of the University of Tokyo, spent the morning speaking to students about how living standards have changed over the last 1000 years. The renowned engineer told students that life expectancy Students listened intently and asked fantastic

questions at the end

Year 11 continue to do what it takes in order to achieve their full potential in their GCSE examinations. This has included a number of subject based residential courses where students are able to access much deeper learning by engaging in intense learning and revision sessions.

28 girls attended a maths weekend in East Sussex. Over the 24 hours, 27 of the 28 girls made clear progress and 8 girls made over a whole grade’s progress—well done!

Year 11 Residentials

Haidee Perrie-Ryder

Year 10

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Young Writers Competition

SLAM POETRY SESSIONS

Thursday lunchtime 12:25pm – 12:55pm room 2.07

Thursday after school 3:15pm – 4:00pm room 2.07

Slam Poetry Comes to EGA

Slam poetry is here! Over 50 students from Year 8 are

now regularly attending Slam Poetry sessions.

The Thursday lunchtime slot provides an opportunity for

students who wish to come and share their love of poetry

or to listen to others.

There is now an after school session for poetry die-hards

who will begin to develop skills that will help them to go

on and compete in competitions and showcase their

ability to other students.

Mr Morrissey has been excited to see so many students

want to be involved!

What is poetry slam?

Slamming is competitive poetry; where the emphasis is on 'good writing', 'good performance' and 'warmth of audience response'.

Slam poetry!

Slam poetry combines writing with drama, presentation and public speaking, to make poetry

dynamic, accessible and fun. The skills developed by writing and performing poetry are valuable

communication techniques, essential in all areas of life - building confidence and self esteem.

The following students have had their short stories selected for publication in an anthology by Young Writers. They will receive a letter and certificate at home and we will receive a copy of the anthology in school. Komai McCarthy Lashay Ricketts Yasmine Martey Hugo Williams Luke Duffy Khai Smith Remi Adewoye Ibraheem Benmeriem

Basically

I do not drag myself out of bed every morning, Yawning, Plan my lesson, To prove my profession, Spell words like it, Give out merits, Give you all the support in my power, Teach a new class hour after hour, Introduce new sentence starters every day, Write a script that might become a play, For you to start a sentence with ‘basically’. Basically is not a sentence starter, Basically is not a proper word, If you use it too much You’ll be called absurd. Today many people use basically, You are the third, Not the first, Like the Lady of Shallot The word is totally cursed, For a new sentence starter You should have a thirst. Pick up a dictionary and look up the meaning, If you use this word in my class again You must be dreaming. Don’t just try a dictionary, Try internet streaming. The word should not be used by you, Nor me, That rule’s easy to remember like 1,2,3, Or A,B,C, Never ever start a sentence With ‘Basically’. Christale De’Abreu, 7G

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EGA students attended a concert preformed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra where they heard classics inspired by the works of Shakespeare. 25 Year 9s were nominated by Music and English teachers to see the concert. Students saw the orchestra perform a range of pieces associated with the story of Romeo and Juliet (from the Ballet, Opera and West Side Story to name just a few). Orchestral works were accompanied by acting and dialogue to help students understand the story-telling of the music. Pupils really enjoyed the trip and experienced something that most of them had never seen before.

On Friday 8th March Miss McCurdy took 17 GCSE dance pupils to

‘Move It’.

This was a great opportunity for our dancers to develop their

skills through a dance exhibition including interactive workshops

at the London Olympia.

The girls (pictured below) enjoyed the day where they got to

take part in a number of workshops as well as watching dance

shows by professionals.

Year 10 GCSE Dance Trip

French Trip to Les Misérables

Royal Festival Hall

This term Year 11 drama students sat their first practical exam. They had developed Theatre in Education pieces aimed at Year 7s and then performed them to selected Year 7s as part of their exam. The Year 7 audiences were selected due to their excellent work and attitude in drama and really enjoyed watching the performance. Students had to devise, direct, light and costume the pieces, deciding on what topics would be suitable for Year 7s and how to present them. Topics ranged from bullying, peer pressure, problems and transition.

Year 11 Theatre in Education

Year 11 French students went to see Les Misérables at the Ritzy in Brixton, they commented ‘c’était un film très passionnant. Je l’ai adoré!’ We hope to return to the Ritzy soon!

The school trip to Barcelona organised by the Modern Foreign Languages department will be taking place next term. We are pleased with the interest shown by students. Those who have returned their slips will be hearing from Ms Tainsh soon regarding their place on the trip.

Barcelona

Update

Information for Parents

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers We are now collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers. The voucher box is in main reception so please help us collect as many as possible by bringing in any vouchers you may have. Please keep your contact details up-to-date If we do not have all the relevant details then this could delay getting vital information to you. If you change your telephone number, or move home please let your key stage reception know in writing immediately. Free School Meals We would like to encourage all families who may be eligible for Free School Meals to apply as soon as possible—even if you take a packed lunch. This has important implications for school funding.

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Tottenham Hotspur FC Stadium and

Academy Trip

On Wednesday 27th February, 24 Year 9 boys visited the

Tottenham Hotspur FC Academy and White Hart Lane

Stadium. Mr Wingate and Mr Barsby took the pupils who

had the opportunity to train with the Spurs Coaches at

the Spurs Lodges training complex in North London. The

pupils conducted themselves excellently on the day and

were praised by the Tottenham coaches.

On Monday 11th March as part of the Year 9 Sport-

ing Aspirations Project ex-Premier League forward

Jason Euell and BBC Sports reporter Leon Mann came

into EGA to work with the Year 9 boys.

The project looks at careers in the sporting industry

and the session looked at how the pupils can progress

into a career within sports journalism and Leon

shared his experiences of working at the BBC as well

as his interviews with such sporting legends as Usain

Bolt and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ex-Premier League Footballer visits

students

England v Italy at Twickenham Stadium U13 Girls Success In Fulham Football

Foundation

U13 girls are going to Anfield to represent Fulham in a major national football competition. Our girls enjoyed stunning success in all round stages, winning 3-1, 5-0 and 6-0. However the Semi Final and Final were much closer affairs with EGA girls winning both rounds on sudden death penalties. Notable mentions for Cristale our amazing goal keeper who made some fantastic saves and to Katie Ramos who stepped up as a leader to be team Captain. A great team effort and good luck in the final.

On Sunday March 10th Mr Riley and Miss Jenkins took

Kevin Cohelo to Twickenham to watch England v Italy in

the RBS 6 Nations tie. At half time Kevin (pictured below)

paraded the new ‘EGA Jesters’ top on the pitch in front

81,000 fans.

England won the match 18-11 to set up a showdown with

Wales in Cardiff on 16th March.

EGA Sport

Sports Day Crystal Palace

Thursday 18th July 2013

11am—3pm

All parents & carers invited

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Over the past 2 weeks Evelyn Grace Academy Year 7 team have won their first two games in the South London League. In the first week they won 6-2 with Jaheim Rose scoring 4 goals. They followed this up with a 3-1 win over Dunraven with Alex Sesay gaining the Man of the Match award. Year 7 manager Mr Aliwoe commented on how well the team have played recently and is looking forward to challenging for the South London League Title.

On Monday 11th March Evelyn Grace Academy played ARK

Putney in basketball match. Evelyn Grace dominated the game

and the final score of 77-17 reflected Evelyn Grace’s dominance

of the match.

Most Valuable Player for Evelyn Grace was Gent Neziri who

scored top in the game. Mr Barsby’s team also hosted Dunraven

School on Wednesday 13th March.

Year 7 South London League

KS4 Basketball Match v Putney Academy

On Tuesday 5th March Evelyn Grace Academy Year 10s

played their South London Quarter-Final match against

Chestnut Grove School.

The team went down valiantly 3-2 with Jerrell Elie

getting the man of the match award. Mr Webb managed

the team, who fought hard throughout the match and

were unlucky not to get something out of the game.

The Year 9 team are progressing well in the Lambeth Football

League. The team have played 4 times and currently sit second in

the group after impressive victories over Lambeth Academy 9-1

and Dunraven 6-2.

Mr Wingate has been impressed with the team so far and has

nominated Joshua Bhoui and Adel Mohammed as players of the

tournament to date for a number of dominating performances

with 9 goals in 4 games between the pair of them!

Year 9 Lambeth Football League

KS4 Basketball Team

Year 7 footballer Jaheim Rose

On Wednesday 6th March the Year 7 rugby team

competed in a 7 a side league at Ernest Bevin College.

Mr Riley managed the team who competed well and

narrowly went down in 2 games .

This is an excellent start to their

rugby careers at Evelyn Grace

Academy.

Year 10 South London Cup Quarter Final Year 7 Rugby 7’s Tournament

Year 9 Football Team in Lambeth League Action

Competitions and Fixtures

Good luck to all teams competing for EGA this term!