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The Deanes School. Headteacher: J. Atkinson B.A.(Hons), M.Sc
“Putting students first, investing in staff”
April 2011
Dear Parent/Carer, I am sure you can see from this newsletter, the wealth of activities that The Deanes School offers. In fact, we had too many articles to fit in one publication!
I was delighted to invite fifty students from Westwood Primary School to spend a day with us as part of our Focus Friday initiative. They will be returning next term to work with our staff and students.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this term spending time with our fabulous students. I am now in I must thank all parents, staff and students for the process of redesigning our site in response to the opportunities the new Nursery building has given to us.
We are keen to listen to your views and will be asking for views on our new weekly news sheet and our plans for a newly designed termly newsletter. As we say goodbye to this old newsletter and prepare for the new, I wish you all a very happy Easter and look forward to next term. Yours sincerely,
We value students’ opinion very highly, which is why I have been meeting weekly with my Year 10 prefects, who are full of ideas of how to make The Deanes an even better place to be. Plans are already underway to open a new Study Support Centre in the old Nursery building to ensure all students, including our Gifted and Talented, achieve the highest grades possible and with a feeling that The Deanes School has helped them to be “the best that they can be”!
Picture above: Sue Kelly enjoying Focus Friday their involvement in the Focus Friday initiative. I walked the school yesterday to assess the impact this work has had on supporting our vision to create a sustainable school. Imagine my delight when I opened the All decisions are based on our commitment to greenhouse door to find whole rows of potatoes, “Putting Students First and Investing in Staff”. butternut squash, cucumber, watermelons, We continue to create a culture of mutual respect in and around Deanes, based on our values of friendship, respect and excellence.
J.M. Atkinson, Headteacher.
Key Dates
8th April 2011: RAG Progress Reports to parents/ last day of term; school will finish at 12.45 p.m. School buses leave at 1.00 p.m. 11 April 2011 – Our students are very articulate in sharing 25 April 2011: Easter Holidays these values and underlying principles with 26 April 2011: Non-pupil Day (Staff our local feeder primary schools, particularly Development) Hadleigh, Westwood and Thundersley, and 27 April 2011: First Day of Summer have worked hard to strengthen our links with Term these schools this term. sweetcorn, geraniums and pansies – to name 29 April 2011: School Closed (Royal but a few! (see picture above) Wedding) 2 May 2011: School Closed (Bank This work has become a great stress reliever for Holiday) staff and has helped form very strong relation18 May 2011: Year 8 Parents’ ships with the students. Evening 20 May 2011: Year 11 Prom More importantly, the students are beginning to understand the importance of creating a school 27 May 2011: RAG Progress Reports Callum Jenkins, Amy Smith, that is sustainable and meets the needs of the to parents Hayley Blatcher and Josh Golding community. 30 May 2011 – Tonight is the first meeting of our new Parents’ 3 June 2011: Half Term Break Forum, which we are really looking forward to.
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Congratulations! Congratulations to our Catering Manager, Julie Calver and her team, who have just received a 5 star “very good” rating following a recent food hygiene inspection undertaken by environmental health services. This is the highest possible award.
Gifted and Talented Year 9 Archaeology
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t the beginning of March our Year 9 Gifted and Talented students visited Cambridge University for an Archaeology Event titled ‘Time Travel for Beginners’. This activity raised the aspirations of our students, giving their academic performance a boost. By taking part in an archaeological excavation they made new discoveries abut themselves and the world around them. The day consisted of three main learning activities: Revelations from Rubbish. A hands on session where the students explored how archaeologists use physical objects to learn about life in the past. Changing Rooms.
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My Day at the King John School
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y day at The King John School on the 17th of February 2011 was amazing, one of the best school days of my life and a great lifetime opportunity.
we might be doing during the day. All sorts of things popped up like: playing games, acting, poetry, videos absolutely everything.
It all started when we chose our free books at school in the library; the one I chose was called ‘The Crowfield Curse’ written by the incredible author Pat Walsh who has written many books in her very successful life. Her second book in the series is coming out in April 2011, named The Crowfield Demon.
Suddenly a huge surprise came along; for the WHOLE day we would be working with Dave Cryer an author who brings books to life. We were acting out all different genres of books e.g. dramatic, hilarious, daunting, magical and more and working with students from the other schools. This was extremely scary, but also fun because we had the chance to meet new people and make new friends from the other schools, which was part of the whole process of the day.
As you already know, everyone had to choose a book, and with that book you had to redesign the front cover to what you thought it should look like in your mind. After everyone had designed a new cover, Mrs. Fortescue (the Head Librarian) then chose the 12 winning designs from the year 7 competition to go with her to The King John School. These students were: Lauren Greenbaum, Brogan Smith, Cian Daly, Keelan Irwin, Topaz Baker, Melissa Burton, Sophie Kauter, Maisie Mackenzie, Ellie Macnab-Stark, Robbie Plant, Conor Spurgeon and Kira Sandison. The two runners up were: Brooke Smith and Will Bradby. The day began by meeting up with my fellow students from The Deanes School at The King John School reception at 8:45 and then meeting the students from the other schools. These schools were: King John, Sweyne Park and Chase High. We were then taken to the Library and sat with our school students for about 5 minutes wondering what
I also had the chance of acting and performing in front of the other schools and in front of my friends ... EMBARRASSING!!! Eventually when I decided to come out of my comfort zone I stepped up with my group and performed our trailer for the book we had chosen. After all it was not as bad as I thought it would be-believe me. During one day with the booked-up group I had met new people and made new friends, boosted my confidence by coming out of my comfort zone, met an author who I had never heard of before, acted out chapters of books and had the ultimate school day of my life! So my day was great and whoever gets picked to do it next year I hope your day is as good as mine was!! By
Lauren Greenbaum 7GY2
This session considered the way in which the passage of time changes the evidence archaeologists use to understand the past. From Objects to Ideas. The students worked in small groups to identify and interpret a collection of finds from an archaeological site. For more information regarding our Gifted and Talented Programme please contact Ms. Lisa Davis.
Deanes School students with the author Dave Cryer
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n Science it has been a truly atomic term with results pouring in.
Year 5 We had Year 5 in school for 3 evenings doing Science activities. Mr Mason and a band of Year 10 helpers brought Science to life with the help of some old trusty atomic friends. The first week the pupils learnt about metals and non metals and how they join and get oxidised. The second week they learnt about acids and alkalis and how different indicators can be made The third week they learnt about sticky water…Yes actual sticky water. Mr Mason would like to thank Laura Ablitt, Charlotte Hurst, Ellise Morris, Rebecca Kelsey and Lauren Corney especially for the help given. Some of the comments made by the parents are listed below. “An absolutley brilliant initiative ... my son is now loaning Science books from the library” (Thundersley Primary School, parent) “I loved the rapport between my child, the teacher and student leaders ... this really contributed to the quality of the learning, thank you” (Hadleigh School parent) “Thank you, my daughter is now really looking forward to joining The Deanes School” (Hadleigh Juniors, parent) “10/10 brilliant”! (Kingston Primary, parent) Year 8 Year 8 students did a Focus Friday during Science Week, on Communication. They had to learn about sound and how to communicate to someone who was deaf, plus they had to communicate an idea of an invention to someone else. These were sent off by Mrs Riley for a National Competition. Fingers Crossed. Year 10 Year 10 had their first examinations back from January and overall they were
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Science News very pleasing…the results follow. The coursework has to be sent off the first week after half term, so if you know you have got some under the bed get it in quickly. The Deanes Snooker Challenge If a child has reached their target they score a century break. All the pupils below as you can see reached their target and beyond. Every point they got above their challenging target, they received extra points. Amelia Walsh, Ryan Ballinger, Rhiana V Smith, Joe Bond and April Bishop are on course to win the Snooker High Break Cup.
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S Trowers B Simpson J Boyden H Newton C Carrington B Thomas CHaggerty B Bishop Laggett F Coxen G Onley B Hoyle K Robinson R Dickinson G aley P Meeks L Virrells M Williams Z Denny R Turner S Brookes H Shove N Walker F Utterson E Eaton L Culham H Hayden C Whale L Willoughby S Lansley R Ballinger A Walsh C Lewis L Griffin E Clarke ABishop Aiden Tighe RKelsey RFrimley KBurns JCullender PHannan
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Year 11 Similarly the results for January modules came back in over this term. Below is a list of the pupils who exceeded their challenging targets, equalled their challenging targets and fell just short of their challenging targets. Also the department had a very important and successful coursework evening, where members of the department stayed till 7.00pm, helping students trying to get their coursework up to date. This can make a huge difference especially in the applied course. So well done everyone! Above Equal
H Abbott, O Sales, E Selby, R Shirley, A Wheeler D Coleman, H Groom, H Jacobs, N Jaiyai, R Warner
Above Equal
C Hill J Bates, E Bowers, E Hand, J Martin, C Tam, G Walker, R Winchester
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C Claxton, C Coventry, A Gilkes, NHalzden, S Hunt, M Seaby, S Spurgeon J Anderson, M Boothman, E Brown, C Burridge, S Gilmour, G Gorman, M Haggar, D Lewis, L Middleton, M Newham, M Pressman, E J Smith
Above Equal
R Tench T Baldwin, J Leigh, V Mbandia, J Matthes, J McGee, P Novis, A Robinson, B Staerck, C Weingarten
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D Hill, J Pearman E Denny, E Ferry C Ashley, E Mckenzie, A Robinson, M S Smith, CWillis
Above K Saddington Equal D D White, H Regan, R Cribben Above Equal
E Chipperfield , J Simmonds, N Clarkson, T Fix, C Lewis, D Mason, E J Kelsey, Z McQuade E Treglohan
D Mason Head of Science Faculty
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Year 7 Sensational Spring Term
n this spring term the Year 7 tutor groups have had to each take it in turns to plan and present an assembly on Monday mornings. The themes covered in the assemblies were: inclusion, participation, unhappiness, compassion and celebrations. Each tutor group was given a different one of the above themes and had a couple of weeks to discuss the theme in class and then one week to plan their assembly. The Year 7’s worked well and the actual assemblies have been as diverse as the themes.
present their skills to each other. Year 7 Homework club has been a massive success with many regular
We had one entire tutor group who sang a song about compassion. Picture above: Sophie Wells and One tutor group who all danced to Melissa Burton “celebrate” their achievements and a attendees. The club is held in H7 Tuesday tutor group who read poetry and made a and Friday lunchtime and Wednesdays PowerPoint together about “compassion”. after school. At the club pupils can get help with their homework, access The exercise proved to be a good computers, use printers and have the bonding tool for the tutor groups and an opportunity to talk through their learning opportunity for our amazing Year 7’s to with me. All pupils are welcome to
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attend. A group of Year 7 boys and myself have also set up a Chess Club, which has a few members and is looking to grow in size. It runs on Tuesday lunchtimes and at the moment the boys are beating me every time! In Humanities the Year 7’s have been learning about the topic of “Hazards & Disasters”. In this unit of work they have had to explore among other things the recent earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, volcanoes and hurricanes. The pupils have worked hard and learned quite a lot about how the physical earth can cause problems for our growing population. One of the most enjoyable tasks has been to build cross section models of volcanoes and to engineer earthquake proof buildings. Miss Anderson Head of Year 7
Comic Relief Fund Raising - Deanes Really Does Have Talent
s part of the school’s fund raising for Comic Relief, students, parents, grandparents and friends packed into the school hall to witness an immense range of talent. The audience was treated to performances by dancers and musicians who ably illustrated the wealth of creativity we have at The Deanes School. There were group performances and solo artists. Mr. Davey who organised and acted as our compere for the evening made us all feel welcome and introduced each act, ensuring a swift turnaround,
assisted by a panel of judges. Mrs. Hopkins managed back stage and students organised lighting and sound to great effect.
However, we were also treated to an ape playing the drums, thanks to Jessica Selley, Sam Hall’s superb break dancing and a dancing tree – thanks Ben!
All of the students who performed were outstanding! But someone had to win and Megan Buxton and Hayley Blatcher shared the top spot after delivering two very moving solo singing performances.
Everyone agreed that it was a great night’s entertainment that seemed to fly past. Thanks again to Mr. Davey for organising the event!
They were closely followed by Lauren Bullock whose spectacular tap dancing routine was totally professional.
Picture below: Students who made cakes to sell for Comic Relief.
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Southend Drama Festival 2011
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n Thursday 31st March 2011, a brave bunch of Year 10 GCSE Drama students performed a one-act play to friends, family and paying public at The Southend Drama Festival. The Southend Drama Festival is one of the best on the festival circuit with high standards that rival the rest of the country. It is a national festival that is adjudicated by some of the top adjudicators in the country. This year’s adjudicator was Charles Evans, an Associate of the Drama Board and GODA accredited drama adjudicator, a specialist in Harold Pinter and a published playwright and poet. The students performed “Blackout” by Davey Anderson, originally performed by The National Youth Theatre, this play was a very challenging piece that looks at how one life changing moment can influence us into making a series of wrong choices ultimately leading to a spiral of violence. Backstage the group were very nervous but looked fabulous in their matching grey hoodies. The piece was just within the time limit of 20 minutes by 7 seconds (these students love to make me panic!) In his adjudication, Charles Evans commented on how this was a bold choice and whilst he disagreed with the way we presented it as an ensemble, rather than having lead characters, he was very impressed with the highly disciplined choral and choreography work that was used.
with well orchestrated choreography”. He was most impressed that we had presented the piece taking a different approach and had taken a risk in not performing it in the conventional way. The team achieved a B for
The festival piece will be performed again at the Creative Arts Festival in July so get your tickets early to see this award winning performance.
their performance. “Blackout” was also nominated for two awards, the Bab’s Pollard Memorial Cup for Most Promising Junior Team and the Adjudicator’s Special Award for “taking a risk”.
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We had excellent weather and it snowed on our arrival for the first time in 2011. Students and staff had a great time and everyone’s
So how did they do?
summing up Charles Evans said “this was a really interesting novel approach
Picture above: The Deanes School Ski Party
So, congratulations to a fantastic team of students who demonstrated exactly how a drama festival piece should be performed and worked so enthusiastically to produce a creative, bold and polished piece of theatre. WELL DONE! Miss Harrison
Ski Trip
he Deanes School Visited Nendaz, Switzerland in halfterm. 30 students, and 3 members of staff shared the trip with the British School of Paris.
A very special congratulations must go to Alec Waymark, who directed this piece assisted by myself and Mr Burke and for his directorial debut he did an extremely professional job.
At the prize giving ceremony on Saturday evening many people who had attended all week were congratulating me on such a strong youth performance. In his
I am very pleased to say that “Blackout” won both these awards. I am incredibly proud of this team who demonstrated that despite the odds, the most important thing to them was the team. They conducted themselves impeccably backstage, performed with great energy and enthusiasm on stage and I congratulate each one of them for their contribution to the piece.
skiing improved. We have already started planning a trip for 2012. Esme Chipperfield in Year 11 said, “The best trip ever, I want to go with The Deanes next year even though I will be at college.” R Dobinson
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Year 11 Successful In Duke of Edinburgh
16 Year 11 Students from the Deanes School went away this weekend to North West Essex for their final assessment expedition in order to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Qualification. Over the course of Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd April they walked / navigated unaided self planned routes covering a total distance of 25KM (10hours 30mins walking in total) and camped and cooked in the evening / early morning in what were very cold temperatures. The students were continually assessed throughout the weekend by a member of Essex County Council acting on behalf of the Duke Edinburgh Awarding Body, who was very impressed with their ability, enthusiasm, spirit and team work which led to them being passed off successfully. In addition to this expedition, the students have also completed 3 months of voluntary work, 3 months learning a skill and 6 months carrying out a physical recreation, all in their own time in order to complete the award. Needless to say these students are a real credit to themselves and to our School, the successful students were: Lauren Watson, Josie McGee, Alex Edge, Dani Lewis, Mary Pressman, Matt Monte, Sean Spurgeon, Elli Jade Smith, Annie King, Lily Tozer, Anna Goldup, Masie Thorpe, Esme Chipperfield, Liam Gardner, Elliott Ferry, Nathan Dodds.
Year 7, 8 and 9 Football Teams Secure “A League”
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fter a long and challenging season the Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 football teams all successfully finished high enough in their respective leagues, to ensure that they would be playing next seasons football matches in the Castle Point and Rochford District “A League”. The Year 7s who played everyone in the District were unbeaten in 5 of their 8 matches, beating Sweyne Park,
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Greensward, Castle View, King Edmund and drawing with Cornelius. The Year 8s, who had a difficult season with tough opposition, produced their best performance against Sweyne Park, a match in which they had to secure at least a point to remain in the “A League”. The game finished a 1-1 draw and saw a performance from the team that was worthy of all 3 points. Nevetheless, 1 point was enough and the team will continue in the top flight next season. The Year 9s showed the most improvement as a team this season with 4 victories out of 6. Saving their best performance for a 3-2 last minute thriller against King Edmund, a match and result which proved crucial when the overall league positions were decided at the end of the season. Well Done to all those players who made this season such a success.
Sports Person of The Term Award Every half term one male and one female student from each year group are presented with the Deanes School “Sports Person of The Term Award”. This is an award that recognises outstanding effort in Physical Education lessons as well as a high level of commitment, performance and contribution to extra curricular school sport and physical activity. A big congratulation to the winners from this half term, who will receive a certificate of achievement and go in the ‘hall of fame’. Year 7 Winners Ellie Seaby and Oakley Waterfield Year 8 Winners Lucy Burrows and Michael Amushan Year 9 Winners Rebecca Douse and Liam Dunne Year 10 Winners Laura Ablitt and Charlie Carrington Year 11 Winners Sophie Webb and Craig Gibson
Aimhigher at The Deanes School.
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his is a programme which aims to widen participation in Higher Education, by raising the aspirations and developing the abilities of our students’ from under-represented groups. It typically involves students from Year 9 and 10 who have the potential to progress to Higher Education. This is achieved by raising attainment and aspirations, through a range of activities, with parents/carers included where possible. Some of these events and activities run in partnership with local schools, Further Education Colleges, Higher Education Institutions and other relevant organisations that encourage young people to consider Higher Education as an option for them. Throughout the year the students are given opportunities to be involved in a number of different Aimhigher activities. This gives them an insight into educational pathways and career opportunities which they may not be currently aware of. I believe that with this increase in curiosity, our student’s will be encourage to reach their full potential with their studies at The Deanes School and beyond. Our Year 9 Aimhigher students have had the opportunity to participate in an Animation Event delivered by Anglia Ruskin University. I am currently in discussion with Writtle College regarding events linked to Sport and Leisure, and Equine and Animal Care. Our Year 10 Aimhigher students have gained a valuable insight into future careers by a variety of different events offered by our local colleges. These have included ICT, Performing Arts, Sports and Events, Business, Enterprise and Retail, Science and Music Studies. Each event begins with an inspirational Keynote Speaker, followed by hands on learning activities with students from other schools. Many of our Aimhigher students are nervously waiting to hear of offers for Summer Schools taking place at Cambridge and Essex University. For further details regarding our Aimhigher Programme contact Ms. Lisa Davis.
The Deanes School: Daws Heath Road, Thundersley. Phone: 01268 773545
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Brinn Bevan (year 9): Artistic Gymnast
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ver the Easter Break while we are all enjoying our Easter eggs and chocolate treats Brinn will be extremely busy competing and training. Brinn has an International Competition in Germany from 31st March to the 4th April. From there he will cross over the border to France, where he will be taking part in a National Training Camp before competing again from the 11th-17th April. Brinn will then travel back to the UK to take part in the National Coach Training Camp from 19th-21st April in Southport, before attending the Elite Performance Squad in Lilleshall from the 26th-29th April. Good luck Brinn!
The annual Castle Point and Rochford Primary school rally.
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Chanelle Ellis (year 7): Rhythmic Gymnast
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ver the Easter Break Chanelle will be performing in her First Individual International Competition, taking place in Spain from the 7th10th April. Well done Chanelle for such a great achievement and Good Luck!
Year 9 and Senior District Netball Rally
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he Year 9 and Senior Netball teams competed at the District Rally on 31st March at Greensward Academy. The girls all played exceptionally well, and showed great team spirit. The Year 9 team of Hannah Burrows, Rhianna Ward, Hannah Iredale, Stephanie Belcher, Sophie Matthews, Rebecca Douse, Katie Ward and Amber Lawley had a very successful afternoon. The girls finished Runners Up just 2 points behind King John. The Senior Squad of Betsy Pagram, Ellis Neal, Ellie Bowyer, Ellie Jade Smith, Megan Seaby, Amy Smith, Bella Thomas, Ruby Burrows, Ellesse Walford, played extremely well against some tough opposition. The competition was very close and the girls finished 5th overall.
hank you to the following students who all gave up their Saturday morning officiate at the annual Castle Point and Rochford Primary school rally. Each year this rally is hosted and organised by The Deanes School. This year the girls looked very smart Well Done Ladies! in their new PE kit and many parents and teachers from across the District commented on how smart they looked and on their exemplary behaviour Overall Results This week and efficiency. Well done Girls and Thank you! A big thanks also to Mrs Apollo: 3174 131 Willis for organising the event on our Poseidon: 3366.5 128 behalf.
This Week’s Results
Hannah Iredale, Rebecca Douse, Rhinna Ward, Brooke Smith, Brogan Smith, Isabel Wallington, Ellie Seaby, Evie Buck, Lauren Greenbaum, Emily Crafer
Athena: Aphrodite:
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Well done Blues!
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Top overall students Year 7 1st =2nd 3rd
Ellie Macnab-Stark Athena 42 Brooke Smith Athena 39, Louis Field Apollo 39 Greg Wright Athena 37
Year 8 1st 2nd =3rd
Nicole Smith Poseidon 36 Oliver Mills Aphrodite 34 Amy McGee Athena 35, Courtney Parry-Lansdown Posiedon 33
Year 9 1st 2nd 3rd
Hayley Watts Posiedon 45 Grace Hand Poseidon 35 Jessica Deegan Poseidon 31
Yr 10 1st 2nd 3rd
Evan Faulkner Aphrodite 36 Rhys Dickinson Apollo 32 Caitlin Wells Poseidon 30
Yr 11 1st =2nd
Vicky Kennedy Posiedon 24 Rosie Galloway Aphrodite 21 Francesca Harris Athena 21
Attendance Awards Gold: Silver: Bronze:
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10B1 98.7% 7GY1 98.1%
Excellent Attendance award This week’s 100% attendance draw winner is: Luke King 8G2 – well done!
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YEAR 7 AND 8 DISTRICT NETBALL RALLY
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he Year Seven and Eight Netball Squads participated in the Castlepoint and Rochford District Netball Rally at Greensward Academy on Tuesday 5th April. The afternoon was a long yet rewarding one for both squads. The competition was organised by Sweyne Park School. Each team was entered into a Pool of 5 teams. To gain a place in the semi-finals the teams needed to come first or second in their pool. Both squads narrowly missed out on making the Semi-Finals, with the year 8’s finishing 3rd in their pool, and Year 7’s finishing 2nd. The girls played fantastically well all afternoon and did themselves, and the school very proud. The Year 7 squad was made up of Evie Buck, Brogan Smith, Kira Sandison, Emily Crafer, Isabelle Wallings, Ellie Seaby, Brooke Smith and Lydia Johnson. The Year 8 squad consisted of Lily Pagram, Lucy Burrows, Emily Ashley, Jaidene Brown, Evie Kelin, Abi Hill, Milly Chipperfield and Mary Reeve. Well Done Ladies!
Year 9 and Senior District Netball Rally
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he Year 9 and Senior Netball teams competed at the District Rally on Thursday 31st March at Greensward Academy. The girls all played exceptionally well, and showed great team spirit. The Year 9 team of Hannah Burrows, Rhianna Ward, Hannah Iredale, Stephanie Belcher, Sophie Matthews, Rebecca Douse, Katie Ward and Amber Lawley had a very successful afternoon. The girls finished Runners Up just 2 points behind King John. The Senior Squad of Betsy Pagram, Ellis Neal, Ellie Bowyer, Ellie Jade Smith, Megan Seaby, Amy Smith, Bella Thomas, Ruby Burrows, Ellesse Walford, played extremely well against some tough opposition. The competition was very close and the girls finished 5th overall. Well Done Ladies!
Future Sports Fixtures Thursday 28th April – District Trampolining Competition @ Deanes 1.00pm-4.00pm Year 7-11 / Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Training Year 10 5pm-6pm Thursday 5th May – Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Training Year 10 5pm-6pm Saturday 7th May – Under 14 and Under 16 National Sports College Cup Netball Finals @ Bracknell School, Bracknell nr Ascot Saturday 7th May & Sunday 8th May Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition @ Danbury and Skreens Park Roxwell Group 4, Group 5 and Group 6. Tuesday 10th May Year 7, 8 and 9 District Athletics Trials Evening @ Basildon Gloucester Park For County School Athletics Championships Team Selection 2pm-6pm Wednesday 11th May Year 10 & 11 Senior District Athletics Championships @ Basildon Gloucester Park 11am - 6pm Thursday 12th May Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Training Year 10 5pm-6pm Tuesday 17th May Year 7&8 and Year 9&10 English Schools Athletics Championships Round 1 @ Chelmsford Melbourne Stadium 11am - 6pm Thursday 19th May Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Training Year 10 5pm-6pm Saturday 21st May & Sunday 22nd May Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition @ Danbury and Skreens Park Roxwell Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3.
National Sports College Netball Finals: Update
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e have finally had confirmation of the date and venue of the
National Finals for the U14 and U16 Netball Championships. The Finals will take place on Saturday 7th May, at Brakenhale School, Bracknell. The girls have worked very hard all year and are extremely dedicated and determined to perform to the highest standards at these Championships.
Year 11 Football Team Finish On A High
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he Year 11 Football Team finished their 5 years of Football at The Deanes in style last night Monday 4th April 2011. In their last ever football match for school they were against fellow “A League” rivals Sweyne Park School. Needing a victory and 3 points to secure 3rd Place in the Castle Point and Rochford District “A League” the boys produced a strong and hard fought team performance which was rewarded with a late winning goal from Christian Darby with 2 minutes to go, to finish 1-0 winners. This victory, along with others against Appleton and King Edmund, in the League meant that the boys finished a very rewarding 3rd place overall in the Castle Point and Rochford District Football Leagues, narrowly missing out on runners up position. Well Done to all those boys that have played and represented the school over their 5 years and good luck in your future footballing careers. DEANES SPORTS CENTRE A full range of holidays activities are available for children of all ages over the Easter break. “SPECIAL OFFER” Happy Hours During School Holidays between 3.30pm – 5.30pm you can come and play tennis, badminton or table tennis for JUST £5.00 (maximum 4 people per booking) If you would like to book any of these activities Please contact reception on 01268 741162 All equipment is supplied
