The Harefield Academy
Newsletter
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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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