Our PTA have been a fantastic support to the school and have now launched the school lottery. This is an incredibly easy way to help your PTA raise funds for your sons and daughters.
With your help they can provide extra resources for the children, improve the school environment as well as run extra curricular activities such as music, art and sport.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Examinations:
The majority of Year 10,11, 12 and 13 have been working hard towards their examinations. Please remind Year 10 students that GCSEpod is available to them all to support them with their revision. It is a fantastic resource giving them access to their entore GCSE specificaiton online. https://www.gcsepod.com/ A number of students have streamed over 100 pods already in Year 10 which places them in a strong position as they sit their examinations.
We wish everyone a lovely half term break.
Rotary Young Writers Competition
To start our half term holiday I would like to share a short story with you. Our congratulations to Leanne from Year 9 has won the Rotary National Young Writers competition.
Her story speaks for itself.
Assemblies
Assemblies for the first week back will be celebration and our thought for the week will be:
“Your positive actions combined with positive thinking results in success.”
Well today has been a roller coaster of emotions for the Year 13 students. Thanks to the organisation of Mrs Young, Mrs Walton and the Senior Prefect team another successful year 13 leavers celebration has been and gone. Mr Robinson-White has taken over 1000 photographs and once he has gone through them we will share a few with you.
Year 12 and 13 will be revising over this half term in readiness for their exams in June.
We would a special mention to Adam Burrows in Year 13 who has successfully achieved his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. He had a beautiful day meeting Peter Andre and the Duke of Wessex, he then had afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall.
Adam’s next presentation is for his Queen’s Scout Award is at Windsor Castle where he’ll meet Bear Grylls and hopefully the Queen.
See the section below for images.
Intervention for May & June
Year 11 Celebration Day
Friday 21st June 10am-2pm.
A reminder that the attached letter has been issued to all year 11 students.
Year 12 English Language students welcomed guest speaker Gill Hutinger this week. Gill is South African, and spoke about the ways English is used within South Africa, from big issues like the connection between language and racism, to the ways in which royal babies and Marvel’s Avengers help spread English. She also highlighted for us some contemporary debates about English in South Africa, including plans to make it the compulsory language of Universities. The talk was very enjoyable and very enlightening, and will enhance and complement Year 12’s studies of English in the wider world.
Science
This week’s Science Students of the Week selected by Mr Gilson are:
Year 9
Leanne Painter and Freya Staley for excellent assessment scores.
Year 10
Eve Bednall for always having a positive attitude and cheery disposition. Holly Chatfield for effort, determination and enthusiasm.
Year 11
Daniel Hensman and Alicia Mountford for maintaining a high standard throughout the course.
This week’s Animal Care students of the week selected by Mrs North are:
Year 10
Ellie Roobottom and Zack Hedgecombe for all their help during stock duties.
Year 11
Alex Whiteman and Ash Grey for hard work constructing the hen pen.
Well done!
Reports
Year 9, 10 and 12 reports are now available on insight.
News from PE
Finally our U16 boys had some silverware to celebrate after a fantastic season of near misses.
On Thursday evening we beat JCB 5-1 at Rocester FC. In beautiful sunshine we played some outstanding football with a new shape of 3-5-2. Lewis Dawson had a late birthday celebration scoring a hat trick. At the back Alex Ford won every header and was superb winning man of the match. Jenson was his usual Jaap Stam but regretted practising his attacking headers. Ethan Archer was a revelation at right centre back and covered a lot of ground. Captain Bussell scored a great goal to round off the season, Matthew Flanagan was excellent in midfield playing the whole game recycling possession.
Up front Martin and Thornton were a constant threat, with Lewie so enthusiastic he wanted to carry on playing during half time. Out wide, Shaw, Ball, Land and McNair, created numerous chances and worked exceptionally hard. Ben Simon provided solid cover at the back and moved the ball well into midfield. In goal Belchers distribution was much improves and started many of our attacks. Hunt , our wizard of dribble provided another memorable moment with a Messi style goal. Well done to all on an outstanding season and good luck in the First X1 trials in September.
The year 9 girls Rounders team played on Wednesday against John Port.
They won 18.5 – 8
It was their first game of the season and they played exceptionally well!.
Player of the match was Zoe Carr – who had excellent leadership skills, scored the most amount of rounders and fielded very well.
YEAR 9 Moorland League Cup Final.
On Tuesday night the Year 9 team played thrier final match of the season, it was in the Moorlands league Cup final at Stone Dominio’s against Moorside. The started the first half very well and dominated possession. It was played at a a fast pace wityh Alleyne’s gaining the better of Moorside. As the half wore on Moorside started to get into the game, however Alleyne’s remained patient and after excellent play by Harry Clarke and Leighton Thomas, they scored just before halh time. The second half saw a different Moorside come out and they soon equlaised after half time. Alleyne’s were not to be out played and battled hard to gain a free kick just outside the box. Ethan Hudson scored from it. Moorside fought back and unfortunately scored late on in the half taking the match to extra time. Both teams were exhausted in the May sunshine, again both battled hard, with 3 minutes left Moorside scored, they went on to win 3-2. The team should be proud of their efforts as they worked very hard for each other. Well done and thank you all the parents who have supported the team over the last season.
Maths – Year 11
The maths department will be holding a pre-exam revision session before each of the GCSE maths exams.
The sessions will take place from 8-8.40am on Thursday 6th June and Tuesday 11th June.
The sessions are a great way to get your brain into maths mode before entering the exam. We will go over a few key topics, ensure you know the formulae you will need and make sure everyone has the correct equipment! In past years the students have found these sessions very useful to attend.
Equipment you need: black pen, pen, ruler, rubber, protractor and compass. Also for paper 2 and 3 you will need a scientific calculator. All of this can be purchased from the maths department or online shop (maths sets £1.20, calculators £7.80)
After school revision sessions on Tuesdays – Fridays are still continuing.
Maths – Year 10
The Year 10 end of year maths exam takes place on Thursday 20th June. It is one non-calculator paper worth 80 marks. The exam lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
A list has been put on Insight of all the topics you have covered in Year 9 and 10 for you to use as a revision list.
You will need the following equipment for your exams: Black pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor and compass.
If you do not turn up with all of this equipment you will get an afterschool detention – be warned!
A great way to revise for your exams is to use www.vle.mathswatch.com username: surnamefirstname2digityearofbirth@tahs eg smithjohn04@tahs password: triangle
History
Year 11 History Revision
Paper 1 revision in school: Friday 31st May, 10.00am – 2.00pm. Then 2.00pm – 4.00pm Paper 2: American-West and Anglo-Saxon and Normans. Sessions suitable for anyone who is feeling a bit uncertain about any content or feels they will work better in school than at home.
Paper 1 pre-exam warm up: 3/6/19 from 8.10am in rooms 14 and 16.
Paper 2 revision in school: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 3.05pm – 4.00pm AND if you are in school, timetabled for history and don’t have an exam then come up to the history department to revise either independently or with Mrs Johnson or Mrs Young.
Paper 3 revision in school: 7/6/19 and 10/6/19 3.05pm – 4.00pm AND if you are in school, timetabled for history and don’t have an exam then come up to the history department to revise either independently or with Mrs Johnson or Mrs Young.
Year 12 Particle Physics Masterclass at the University of Birmingham
‘The trip to Birmingham was very informative and touched on highly relevant and modern Physics. The data from the University of Birmingham’s project at CERN was analysed by us using state of the art software. We were given time to explore the campus which provided us with an insight into university life.’ Thomas Page
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24/05/2019 End of Term & start of study leave for Y11 & 13
03/06/2019 Lessons start for Y9, 10 & 12
Headteacher blog:
Firstly congratulations to our football and athletics teams who have performed superbly this week. Full details of their success is below.
We have seen an improvement this week in the equipment students are bringing to school. Thank you to everyone who has checked their sons/daughters bags to ensure they have pens, pencils, calculators etc. If you can also remind them to be quiet around the examination venues that would be much appreciated.
Year 11 and Year 13 attendance at examinations has been excellent, as has their behaviour. We wish them well for next week. We are pleased to see that Year 10 and Year 12 students are preparing for their internal examinations.
Assemblies
Our thought for the week for next week is:
“You are always responsible for act, no matter how you feel”
Assemblies will be for year 10 only and be in the sports hall.
Well done Year 13, one full week to go! We are so very proud of all our Year 13 students. All those who have worked so hard in all of their chosen subjects. Well done to those that have already completed their exams and finished all their coursework. You should be basking in your success and achievements.
On Monday we see the first A Level exam of this summer season, it may be a shock to the system but I am sure that all students are fully prepared for it. If not, don’t worry, give yourself enough time this weekend to go through your notes, complete a few exam questions and then spend some time focusing on yourself. Mrs Bell sent some links round to form tutors this week that maybe useful to look at. They explain the science behind the stress and explain that all students have anxiety of some kind before an exam, and that this is perfectly normal. I will add the links at the end.
On Friday 24th May at 1pm we will be holding our Year 13 Leavers Celebration afternoon at Uttoxeter Racecourse. This is an afternoon for the Year 13 students to dress in their finest outfit and celebrate their success and the ‘end of an era’. I have attached the letter to go with this day.
Monday 20th May is the deadline for current Year 11 students to accept their place at TAHS Sixth Form so please return your slip to Mrs Walton or hand it in to the office. Letters will be sent out to Year 11 students who have applied to the Sixth Form to explain about the taster sessions, there will also be a timetable with all the taster sessions, so if you fancy looking at a different subject then please just pop along. We do ask all students to enter through reception and sign in upon arrival and to sign out when they leave the premises. The taster sessions will be held week commencing 24th June, we are aware that some students will not be able to attend due to other commitments, if you could let us know if this applies to your son/daughter then we would be grateful.
Elaine is the Careers Adviser linked to Thomas Alleynes. If you need any help or advice you can get in touch with her now and after leaving the 6th form. Her email is elaine.tomlinson@entrust-ed.co.uk
Elaine can help with deciding what career you want to do after 6th form as well as help with how to plan the next year. She also has information on a range of topics including CV writing, application forms, interview tips, using social media to find employment, how to find apprenticeships. Please email her if you have any questions, need any help or would like one of the information sheets she has created.
Attached below is a useful information sheets on Internships, Gap year, School Leaver programmes and other options.
Thanks for the great attendance at last weeks revision session – we are in school on Monday morning from 7.45 for any student who wishes to drop in – room 33A and 33B.
Parental Advice
Advice for parents, carers and students about sexting on on line safety
This week’s Science Students of the Week selected by Mr Crum are:
Year 9
Katie Boot for exceptional hard work
Katie Large for consistent effort and attainment
Sam Archer for always trying his best
Year 10
Sam Spooner for continued excellence
Willow Gregory for excellent effort and enthusiasm
Year 11
Charlotte Cope for nailing moles!
Emily Wright for excellent preparation for her exams
Well done!
Reports
Year 11 and 13 Pastoral Reports are now available on Insight.
News from PE
Sentinel Schools Shield
So near yet so far- a great effort but sadly not the result we wanted losing 3-2. Goals came from Lewie Thornton and Archie McNair. Man of the Match Jenson Bosworth. All players should be immensely proud of their efforts.
Well done to all athletes that took part- results in next weeks edition.
Maths – Year 11
The maths department will be holding a pre-exam revision session before each of the GCSE maths exams.
The sessions will take place from 8-8.40am on Tuesday 21st May, Thursday 6th June and Tuesday 11th June.
The sessions are a great way to get your brain into maths mode before entering the exam. We will go over a few key topics, ensure you know the formulae you will need and make sure everyone has the correct equipment! In past years the students have found these sessions very useful to attend.
Equipment you need: black pen, pen, ruler, rubber, protractor and compass. Also for paper 2 and 3 you will need a scientific calculator. All of this can be purchased from the maths department or online shop (maths sets £1.20, calculators £7.80)
After school revision sessions on Tuesdays – Fridays are still continuing.
Maths – Year 10
The Year 10 end of year maths exam takes place on Thursday 20th June. It is one non-calculator paper worth 80 marks. The exam lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
A list has been put on Insight of all the topics you have covered in Year 9 and 10 for you to use as a revision list.
You will need the following equipment for your exams: Black pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor and compass.
If you do not turn up with all of this equipment you will get an afterschool detention – be warned!
A great way to revise for your exams is to use www.vle.mathswatch.com username: surnamefirstname2digityearofbirth@tahs eg smithjohn04@tahs password: triangle
Photography Winners
Year 13 A-Level Photographers Livia Robinson, Adam Burrows and Abbie Keeling celebrated success with wins in the Rotary Young Photographer of the Year awards at Graham Balfour School in Stafford last night. There were wins in both colour and Black and White Portfolio categories, along with commendations for Erin Pleasance and Tom Johnson -We are really proud of them.
Technology Competition
Last Friday Uttoxeter’s middle schools were invited to take part in a Technology Tournament held at TAHS. Three teams of 4 students from Year 7 in each school competed against one another in what turned out to be an extremely close and competitive competition. Students did not know what the challenge was going to be until arrival on the day.
Tension was high and the students were extremely eager to discover their challenge for the day. Once the challenge was explained students got straight to work exploring possible design solutions, analysing ideas and modelling their best solutions. The behaviour, attitude, team working skills and work rate could only be described as inspirational. Students used a range of materials along with tools and equipment to manufacture their working prototypes ready for the final challenge.
The challenge involved building a crane with working motor that could travel down a straight track, collect an item from a container using a working mechanism and return to the start line without allowing the item collected to touch the track.
All teams attempted the challenge and most had working prototypes. However, the overall winner was Ryecroft who displayed excellent making skills and a fully working prtotype and mechanism.
Congratulations to all who took part and a huge thank you to the staff who made it possible and we hope to run this Tournament again next year.
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Mrs Lindsay and I were delighted to collect the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Educational Outcomes Award for Student Progress on behalf of staff, governors, and students on Thursday of the week. This is a testament to everyone’s hard work.
Year 11 and year 13 joined me for an assembly this week. We reminded them to – check their timetables (exams have been missed in the past purely because a student got the date wrong); make sure they have all the equipment they need (if they do forget anything on the day please tell them to come to us as early as possible); leave smart watches at home or hand them in with their mobile phones; and do their individual best. We are there to support them throughout this challenging time.
We are regulated by the exam board and if a student misses an examination due to illness it is highly unlikely they will be awarded a grade. Therefore if they are unwell, whilst they may have stayed at home on a normal school day, they should check with us to see if we can support them in an individual venue. Equally, if they are late for an examination due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact us as soon as possible;e as we will be ready to receive them in reception and will do everything possible to get them into the exam.
On a number of days, prior to half term, we will be moving lunchtime to 12.20 to prevent disruption to our students sitting afternoon examinations. We would very much appreciate it, if you can remind your daughters and sons in other year groups of the importance of being quiet around exam venues at all points during the day to give their peers the best possible experience.
Students were also told that when their examination starts at 1.00pm or 1.15pm and we have not moved lunchtime for the whole school, candidates are invited to join us in the canteen at 12.20 when we will give them a break before the start of the examination. A wide range of food is always available at 11.00 – 11.20 for students who wish to eat early.
We are pleased to see Year 10 and Year 12 preparing for their annual examinations which will be interspersed with our GCSES/BTECS and A levels.
We wish everyone well as they move into their examination season.
As we have conducted learning walks across the school it has been noticeable that we have a significant number of students in year 9 who are not arriving in school with the correct equipment. (The basics such as pens/pencils rulers but also calculators and glue sticks) We are aware that as a parent you will have made sure they had the correct equipment at the start of the year and would ask if you could check their bags and do another check. If there is anyone who would like support in providing their sons or daughters with equipment please let us know.
Assemblies
Our thought for the week for next week is:
“You are always responsible for act, no matter how you feel”
Assemblies will be for year 9 only and be in the sports hall.
With only one week to go until the Year 13 students start their A Level exams we are making sure all students are prepared. Simple things like making sure they know their exam start times and their seat numbers, ensuring that they have all the right equipment needed for that exam and that they have all the correct amount of time needed for revision, all help the students to feel ready to enter the exam venue. Suggestions that we have made is that they ask about reducing their hours of work so for this short period of time they are fully focused on their revision. We have also informed all Year 13 students that after May half term they must still attend lessons where they still have their exam to do. This is important as it will be guided revision focusing on exam skills and technique. These are small changes will help our students to be even more successful.
This week the Year 12 students, who have been nominated by their peers and staff to apply to be Senior Prefects, have had their interviews. These were short and informal interviews and only lasted up to 15 minute. These have now been completed and the Sixth Form team will discuss the interviews and as soon as a decision has been made about the roles, the students will be informed. It is always a very difficult decision to make as all students who apply for these roles present themselves outstandingly.
Intervention for May
RE Revision
Year 11 RE Revision will be available on Saturday 11th May, next Saturday between 10 and 12.
In this session students will have the chance to opt into quick topic overviews for each religion and a walk through some potential questions. 33B
In 33A students can revise, work through practice questions and ask individual questions to a teacher.
It would be great to see you there, we are here to help!
TikTok App
Are you concerned about the dangers of the video-sharing app TikTok (formerly Musical.ly)?
The Safeguarding Training Centre have created the below fact sheet to help you.
Year 11 – A reminder that History revision will take place in school on Friday, 31st May, room 16, 10.00am – 2.00pm. This session is primarily for pupils who feel insecure about any areas of Paper 1 content / skills – if you feel happy with your knowledge and understanding of this examination paper then you are probably better revising at home.
See Mrs Johnson if you would like more detail or help deciding whether this revision session is relevant for you.
Year 10 – after school revision sessions are now available for everyone in the run up to Year 10 exams.
See Mrs Johnson or Mrs Young for details.
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Science
This week’s Science Students of the Week selected by Mrs Evans are:
Year 9
Cheyanne Sutton and Tyler Benton for always working to the best of their ability
Year 10
Ricardo Goncalves and Jack Doyle for 100% effort in Chemistry
Year 11
Mackensie Paterson and Tish Fry for revising well in Science
This week’s Animal Care Students of the Week selected by Mr Gilson are:
Year 10
Laura Backhouse and Millie Hodges for commitment to the Animal Care Course
Year 11
Morgan Perry and Rachel Spence for maturity and determination completing the Animal Care Course
Well done!
News from PE
Sports Clubs
Tuesday 14th May – Year 9 & 10 Rounders 3:15-4:30
Wednesday 15th May – Athletics meet at Shobnall, if selected return approx. 6:30
Thursday 16th May – Girls Cricket 3:05-4:30
Friday 17th May – Trampoline 3:05-4:15
U16 Sentinel Schools Shield Final
The final is on Monday 13th May at Port Vale FC. Kick off 7pm Entry £4 adults £2 concessions. All money raised goes to charity.
Please support the boys if you can, they have worked very hard to get there.
Exams are on Wednesday (paper 1) and Friday (paper 2) revision resources are available on insight. Revision sessions will take place on both days from 8.15 in room 83a.
East Staffs Athletics Championships
This will take place on Wednesday 15th May at Shobnall. Competitors will receive a parent text on Monday. If anyone would like to take part see Mr Barrow on Monday morning.
French Intervention
Warm up for GCSE French room 10 8.10 Tuesday 14th May. Come and get prepared for the listening exam.
Well Done to Elkes Students
Elkes students of the week – Becky Wooliscroft and Lily Brassington for kindly helping Windsor Park year 8 students with their transition.
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Looking at what has taken place over the Easter holiday and our first week back, I would like to thank all those who have been involved in making sure that we offer the best possible opportunities for young people. I would also like to thank those students who have been involved in the activities on offer.
On the day of storm Hannah, our silver Duke of Edinburgh students successfully completed their Expedition. Meanwhile many students joined Mr Cartwright on his skiing trip and had a wonderful time.
Students have also been very successful on the sports field, securing a win against Painsley to reach the final of the Sentinel cup. Our PE team of staff is not large, and yet they manage to support students to participate and be successful, in a wide range of sports.
Year 11 have now completed their French speaking and PE examinations. Feedback from the examiners was that they conducted themselves superbly. The Art examinations are now underway and we wish everyone in Year 11 and Year 13, who is sitting an external examination, the best.
Finally, my thanks to Mr Storer our business manager, Mr Mirams our site manager and his team. During the Easter holiday, with their oversight, work continued on both the pool and new build.
They have also been successful in securing a grant of over £350,000 to replace the roofs over many of the school buildings. Finance for schools is incredibly tight, as you will have read in the national news, and therefore their success in securing these funds and managing the projects, means that we are able to continue to develop the facilities on offer to our young people.
Assemblies
Our thought for the week for next week is:
“I want to say to all people around the world – this should not happen again. I saw the faces of the people we liberated – they went through hell.”
Anatoly Shapiro, Jewish Red Army commander whose troops liberated the camp
Assemblies will be led by two year 12 students, Lily Ella and Amy who have recently been on a visit to see the concentration camps.
We have ‘hit the floor running’ this week. Year 12 students have got their mock timetables ready for the summer examination season in June, Year 13 students are revising with their subject specialists and attending important webinars which are providing a further insight in to their impending exams, please ensure that you have a copy of your child’s exam timetable so that you are aware of when their exams are.
Final choices for university destinations have been selected, the deadline was Wednesday for those few who were undecided. This is a big choice to make but can be amended on results day if it needs to.
We are looking at taking all of our Year 12 students to the NEC on Tuesday 25th June, this is to the UCAS Convention. The focus is on Degree Level apprenticeships and university options. There are over 200 exhibitors at the NEC on this day and it is the student’s opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the courses they are interested in. If your child is unsure about what to do Post-18 then attending this convention really will allow them to see how much is available to them.
Today we had Staffordshire Youth Participation Team in to talk to Year 12 and Year 13. They explained the purpose of their organisation and how it benefits young people and adults within Uttoxeter and our local area.
‘Participation is about young people and parents being involved in the development of youth mental health services. We want to know what you think is working well, and what’s not working well, and we want to invite you to be a part of making changes.
This can range from being involved in interviews for new staff, re-designing buildings to make them youth friendly, co-producing and co-delivering training/workshops, presenting work at wider events, being involved in system changes like transition plans and lots more!’
Please click on the link below for further information.
Year 11 RE Revision will be available on Saturday 11th May, next Saturday between 10 and 12.
In this session students will have the chance to opt into quick topic overviews for each religion and a walk through some potential questions. 33B
In 33A students can revise, work through practice questions and ask individual questions to a teacher.
It would be great to see you there, we are here to help!
Computer Science
Practice your algorithms for unit 2 by using this fantastic free resource. More items are to be sent throughout next week via Insight. Remember the final revision session is on Thursday after school in room 43.
A party of 49 left school on the first Saturday of the school holidays for the long over night journey to the Aosta Valley in Italy. La Thuile is in the high Alps in the shadow on Mont Blanc and again gave the students fantastic snow conditions for Easter skiing.
6 days of skiing ensued, with experts to beginners enjoying the cold & sunny conditions, more like February than April. All groups showed fantastic progress, enjoying the food, snow weather and new experiences. The two top groups even had the opportunity to ski into France and explore the new pistes in La Rossiere.
This is much more than a ski trip, it is an opportunity for the students to try a new sport, look after themselves, gain independence, try a new language, try differing foods (we love mystery meat and chips!!) and socialise in groups that they would not normally. All students were a credit and we all had a fantastic trip.
Look out for 2020 being advertised soon.
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Science
A Level Biology Webinar
On Thursday 2nd May our Year 12 and Year 13 A Level Biology students attended a webinar, which is a live web-based conference relayed over the internet. The webinar was presented by the AQA Examination Board to support the students’ preparation for their upcoming Paper 1 exam.
The one-hour session was led by an AQA examiner who guided the students on how to interpret questions to ensure they fully understand what the question is asking; to understand command words and also how to gain maximum marks in the real summer exams.
This type of feedback regarding exam technique and the use of key terminology is vital when tackling A Level papers. The students were very attentive throughout and gained valuable techniques to use in their exams.
Thanks to Mr Milward for organising the event.
There are two more sessions for the Year 13 students to attend:
Thursday 16th May for Paper 2
Thursday 23rd May for Paper 3
This week’s Science Students of the Week selected by Mr Melland are:
Year 9
Georgia Edwards and Ollie Birch for working well in their Physics lessons
Year 10
Saffron Forrester and Orla Hodgkinson for working well in their Physics lessons
Year 11
George Mothershaw and Georgia Fleeman for their commitment to Physics revision.
Well done!
News from PE
Year 9 Cricket
On Thursday the year 9 cricket team led by Archie Cooper went to play Rawlett High School Tamworth, in the County Cup Unfortunately due to bad weather the match had to be decided with a bowl off- most number of wickets taken of 4 three ball overs. The Alleyne’s bowlers, Dan and Lewis Forrester, Jack McGarry and Archie Cooper bowled well taking 3 wickets. This was to be matched by Rawlett. A sudden death bowl took place, first team to hit the wicket, unfortunately Rawlett struck first. Thank you to the rest of the team who traveled to Tamworth and supported the bowlers. We hope for a better result next game.
3rd Time Lucky??
Congratulations to our U16 football team who have reached the Sentinel Cup final after beating Painsley in an epic semi final encounter at Foley FC. After losing to Painsley in the County Cup Final on penalties only a few weeks ago, the game had even more feeling. Alleynes began the game well and scored within 5 minutes with a Dawson header. This rattled Painsley and a number of their players lost the plot. We couldn’t score the important 2nd goal though and went in at half time 1 nil up. At the start of the 2nd half Mitch Ball was through on goal having stripped the defence for pace and was then rugby tackled to the ground. Ball fell into the box but the first foul was adjudged to be outside the box. The defender received red card. This changed the game with Painsley refocused and starting to play football. They scored an equaliser and began to gain the upper hand. The game finished 1-1 but unlike the county cup there was now 10 mins of extra time each way. Players began going down with cramp all over the place, our rotations helped us get back on top. Archie McNair was then tripped in the box for a penalty. Captain Frankie Bussell stepped up and dispatched the penalty to wild celebrations in the crowd. Despite further drama, we held on for a dramatic 2-1 win.
The final is Monday 13th May at Port Vale FC 7pm kick off Admission £4 adults and £2 concessions.
GCSE PE Moderations
All GCSE PE students have completed their practical assessments. On Wednesday an external examiner was in to moderate Football, Netball, Rugby, Athletics and swimming. The moderator complemented the students on their excellent, attitude, effort and skills and said that the students were a real credit to the school. Well done to all that took part.
French Intervention
French intervention next Friday 10th in room 10. Sorry not on Tuesday due to meeting.
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