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This week 12C ran a charity cake sale, raising over £60 for Dougie Mac hospice – Our sixth form charity. Well done to all those who baked and thank you to all the students who supported us. 

CHRISTMAS JUMPER AND NON UNIFORM DAY

A huge thank you to our generous students and their families for all the support on Friday 10^th December.  We raised a fantastic £1612.38 to be shared between Dougie Mac and the school walk.  Many thanks to the Senior Prefects and Sixth Form students for helping to organise the event and collect the donations from form groups.

Sixth Form entry September 2022 – online application – Deadline Friday 14^th January 2022

All Year 11 students have been given access to a Year 11 Sixth Form Applications Team. This is to support them in making their Post 16 choices. Access to the online application form for Sixth Form entry September 2022 is available in this team or by clicking the following link:

Year 11 Sixth Form Application

Any questions please email Mrs Walton via sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Christmas Biscuits!!!

Students in BTEC Child Development have been exploring fine motor skills and intellectual development by looking at Christmas activities for children.  Today we made Christmas biscuits. Which is your favourite?

ART

We say goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Simmonds-Vaughan who has been an inspiration in the Art Department over the last few years. Staff and students have loved working with her and wish her well at her new school. Year 11 students have been busy working on their Art mock exam over the last couple of weeks; creating an array of creative responses to their coursework themes.

Well done Year 11, the Art Staff are very proud of you and the work you have created during the exams. It has been fantastic to see individuality and personalisation in these outcomes ranging from fashion pieces to ceramic vessels. 

See below for the Aet Competition.

MUSIC NEWS

For our final week in the Music Department, we were visited by Alleyne’s Music Graduate William Parker. He left Alleyne’s 6 years ago, after achieving an A at A Level Music and then went on to study Music composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He is currently studying a Masters Degree at the Royal Academy of Music and generously donated some of his time to speak to our current A Level Music students this week. Will talked about how to be successful at A Level and inspired and motivated our students by talking about becoming ‘obsessed with music and studying.’ This was the first of several visits that Will has planned and he has offered to run composition workshops next term with both GCSE and A Level music students, which will be a fantastic opportunity as he will be sharing the knowledge he has gained from being able to study at some of the most prestigious music conservatoires in Europe.

Christmas Concert Recording

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Mock Exams

This week saw students in year 13 and year 11 receive their mock examination results. Students in year 11 were given the opportunity to attend a results collection session, to prepare them for the process they will follow after external examinations. We are really proud of the effort that all of our students put into their preparation for their exams, the manner in which they approached the examinations themselves and the exceptional attitude and behaviour of the year 11 students during the results collection sessions. We hope that all of our students obtained the results that they deserve for their hard work and we look forward to welcoming them back to school in January to analyse their responses and support them in making even more progress in the coming months.

Data Collection

Many thanks to parents who have already returned data collection sheets.

If you have not already done so, please check/update, sign the data collection sheet for your child and return the sheet to our school office as soon as possible.  You can email/scan the sheet back to office@tahs.org.uk, or post it back to us at the usual school address. This information helps us to safeguard your child and enables us to contact you in an emergency.

Science News

Visit to the Crime Scene House 

On Wednesday, Forensic Science students in Year 12 and Year 13 visited the Crime Scene House at Staffordshire University.  Here, they worked with university staff to collect evidence from a crime scene as part of their course work.  They collected physical evidence such as weapons, chemical evidence such as powders and biological evidence such as blood splatter and DNA.  All students worked incredibly hard and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  In particular, Teegan B, O’Shea P and Jake R showed real skill in identifying and bagging up their evidence.  Well done to everyone.

Take a look at the Science Twitter for more photographs.

News from the School Farm

Christmas is always a very busy time down on the School Farm –

Mrs North would like to acknowledge the following students who have helped to produce some truly spectacular wreaths: Casey H and Alfie H.

Also, the following students have been a real asset in helping prepare our turkeys ready for Christmas: Alfie C, Bailey H, Lucas H, Tristan C, Jesse C, Victoria H, James L, Reggie W, Jayden D and Amelia R.

Animal Care

We have had a busy few weeks on the Farm and students have been working extremely hard. 

The following students have showed incredible commitment this term in carrying out stock duties despite the cold, wind and rain:

Abbie C, Holly T, Amy W, Joe N, Jesse C, Tristan C, Jayden D, Lily C, Krishan K, Hannah M, Victoria H, Amelia R and James L.

Mrs Dykes would like to say well done to all her classes for their work this term and good luck to her Year 11 classes in their GCSE exams next summer.

Mrs Hughes’ Science Students of the Week are Polly Jones, Lydia M and Tilly S from Year 12 Chemistry for super results in their Enthalpy assessment.

Well done!

This weeks job of the week is a sports coach! 

If you want to find out more about this as a role, alternative jobs and current opportunities then please visit the national careers website! Sports coach | Explore careers | National Careers Service

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Sixth Form entry September 2022 – online application – Deadline Friday 14^th January 2022

All Year 11 students have been given access to a Year 11 Sixth Form Applications Team. This is to support them in making their Post 16 choices. Access to the online application form for Sixth Form entry September 2022 is available in this team or by clicking the following link:

Year 11 Sixth Form Application

Any questions please email Mrs Walton via sixthform@tahs.org.uk

TUTOR TIME ACTIVITIES W/C 13^th December 2021

Year 12

Academic Literacy.  Students complete the ‘understanding exam questions’ and ‘understanding examiners instructions’ sheets.  Read the ‘Revision’ handout and ‘getting to 3a revision status’ handout.  Make a revision plan for over Christmas.  Build in any coursework deadlines.  Also look at the pomodoro timer online which some students find useful for time management and motivation around revision. 

Year 13

Complete and update your UCAS application and/or Unifrog competencies.  For those who have completed their applications, learn the sign language alphabet with BSL Charlie.  Read the ‘6 more Revision ideas’ handout and watch the clips on different strategies.  Handout the ‘getting to 3a revision status’ handout.  Encourage students to make a revision plan for their use over Christmas using the templates on the Y13 team. 

Applications are open for the Sutton Trust US Programme 2022

Applications are now being accepted for the Sutton Trust US Programme 2022.

What is it?

The Sutton Trust US Programme helps state school students in the UK to explore higher education and US culture. The programme includes UK-based residentials before all students get to visit US universities in the summer of 2022.

An optional part 2 of the programme supports students to apply to US universities alongside their UCAS options.

How much does it cost?

It is free to take part in the programme. All costs are covered for students including travel, accommodation, food and admissions test preparation.

Who is it for?

To be eligible, students must:

Be in Year 12 in England or Wales, S5 in Scotland or Year 13 in Northern Ireland

Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college (i.e. non fee-paying)

Not hold US citizenship

Be from a low or middle income family (generally a household earning £45,000 or less)

Be interested in US culture and higher education

When is the deadline?

Students must submit their application by midnight on 16 January 2022 to be considered for the programme. However, we encourage getting started as soon as possible as the application form requires some thinking!

For more information or to apply, please see the link below:

http://suttontrustus2022

A level / GCSE Certification Collection Date

Certificates will be available for collection from TAHS reception area as follows:

Wednesday 15^th December – 9.30am – 4.00pm

If you are unable to collect your certificates please see the option below:

·         Ask a friend/relative to collect them

·         They must bring with them photo ID plus a short note from you giving permission to collect on your behalf.

You will be required to wear a face covering. 

Year 11 ChrisMATHS competition

Well done to the 25 students in year 11 who took part in the maths house competition this week, and in particular to the winning team of Will G, Jimmy K, Tom N, Harry I, Madeline H. Each student had to work both as part of a team and as an individual. In teams the students tackled a number of Christmas themed maths problems, and as individuals they earnt points completing the countdown numbers challenge.

All students involved worked brilliantly throughout leading to a very close finish, with only four points separating the top three teams.

The final results were

4^th: Whitmore

3^rd : Orme

2^nd Torrance

1^st: Elkes

House competitions will be taking place for other year groups after Christmas, see if you can answer one of the questions set for the year 11 challenge.

“I set out to do some Christmas shopping at the weekend

In the first shop I spent half of the money I set out with.

In the second shop I spent a third of what I had left.

In the next shop I spent a quarter of what was now left.

In the last shop I spent a fifth of what I had left.

If I had £14.40 left in my wallet at the end of the day, how much money had I spent?”

Parental Consent Forms

Many thanks to parents who have already returned data collection sheets.

If you have not already done so, please check/update, sign the data collection sheet for your child and return it to the school office as soon as possible.  This information helps us to safeguard your child and enables us to contact you in an emergency.

Data Collection

Many thanks to parents who have returned data collection sheets.  For those students we do not appear to have received a signed data collection sheet from, data collection sheets have been posted home today.  Please note that we would be grateful for data collection sheets to be returned to the school office by Friday 10th December.

Science News

Mr Crum would like to nominate Ali D (11O1), Sarah W (1103), Harry I (11E2) and Xanthe S (11O3) for excellent effort on Organic Chemistry.

And also, all of 10U3 and 10U4 for producing awesome graphs this week!

Well done!

PE Update

Thomas Alleyne’s hosted Newcastle Under Lyme U16’s team on Wednesday as preparation for the regionals. The game saw Newcastle win by 22 goals to 16 but there were many positives to take from the game. Many chances were created in the opening quarter as TAHS raced to a 6-3 lead. 

The middle two quarters were won by Newcastle. Going into the 4th quarter Alleyne’s were trailing 19-11. The target was set off winning the last quarter, by showing more composure with our passes and driving forward to meet the ball this was achieved. There was a great work rate shown by all of the players and we will aim to have more games and practises to keep improving.

Well done!

Team – Bella, Poppy, Kiera, Martha, Lucy, Sophie, Jess Player of the Match – Martha

English Stars

Music News

On Tuesday we had our Christmas Showcase Concert and it was a really special evening being able to play to a live audience. Every pupil that took part should be immensely proud of their involvement. The performances were outstanding and the students supported each other with warmth and enthusiasm which created a fantastic atmosphere. We even had a visit from Father Christmas but I suspect this may have been the Head Boy but ssssh, we are still unsure about this. The pupils worked incredibly hard to put the concert together and rehearsed tirelessly. Special thanks to Spencer for filming the event for those unable to attend as we could only have a reduced capacity audience. A link to this will be made available for you soon. Thank you to Max for his technical support in lighting and to Josh for technical support on sound. A huge thank you must go to Rob who helped with musical direction and accompanied so professionally. Thank you to all involved who helped make the evening so special and enjoyable and I’m already looking forward to the next evening.

Job of the week 

This week the job is ‘Retail Buyer’ click on link to see the My Path video which tells you more – > JOB OF THE WEEK – EPISODE #17 – RETAIL BUYER – YouTube

To find out how to get into this job or other linked professions click visit the national careers website! Retail buyer | Explore careers | National Careers Service

Toyota Derby Apprenticeships –  Level 2 and 3 opportunities – deadline approaching!

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Date:   3^rd December 2021

Sixth Form entry September 2022 – online application

All Year 11 students have been given access to a Year 11 Sixth Form Applications Team. This is to support them in making their Post 16 choices. Access to the online application form for Sixth Form entry September 2022 is available in this team or by clicking the following link:

Year 11 Sixth Form Application

Any questions please email Mrs Walton via sixthform@tahs.org.uk

Sixth Form Signing In & Out

Reminder that all Sixth Form students please ensure that before they leave the school site during the school day they must sign out in the signing out book. There is currently a book outside Mrs Walton’s office and one outside the Health & Social Office.

Upon returning students must then sign back in. It is imperative that all students adhere to this request. This does include breaks and lunchtimes.  We will be looking at an online version of this for the future.

TUTOR TIME ACTIVITIES W/C 6^th December 2021

Year 12

Choice of future intentions planning.  Students log onto Unifrog and research their careers library by key word eg Law, by their 3 subjects, by career area eg social services, by theme eg community or by competency eg team work.  Or, take the Myers-Briggs personality test (on Unifrog or Google search) to take and compare with friends before seeing which careers are best suited to individuals. 

Year 13

Log onto Unifrog and look at their live apprenticeships.  Even if you are considering uni, take a look – you might be surprised, especially with the higher level degrees on offer.

Y12 FUTURE INTENTIONS

Please consider attending one or more of these Unifrog webinars designed to help students decide on university or apprenticeships.

Unifrog           

This week: Webinars: How to find your perfect next step > Revision: Getting motivated > Staff training webinar: Unifrog basics > Students design their own curriculum at UCU > Our Instagram’s had a makeover…

Webinars: How to find your perfect next step – 6, 8 and 9 December, 17:00 UK time

In these webinars, we’ll show your KS4 and KS5 students how to make the best of Unifrog’s tools to find their perfect…

> University course: Monday 6 December

> Apprenticeship: Wednesday 8 December

> College/sixth form course: Thursday 9 December

> Find out more

SIXTH FORM FUNDRAISING FOR DOUGIE MAC & SCHOOL WALK – CHRISTMAS NON-UNIFORM DAY

On Friday 10th December, Dougie Mac are holding their annual Christmas jumper day and we are hoping to raise funds for them.  This will be a full non-uniform day for upper and lower school. Christmas attire is optional. Donations are suggested at £2 or above with 50% going to Dougie Mac and 50% to school walk funds. Donations can be made via Parentpay in advance or by cash during form time on the day.

Assemblies

Mrs Lindsay  will be providing the assembly this week looking at the subject of Human Rights or Responsibilities?

Thought(s) for the Week“

Is driving a right? You are entitled to a driving license if you can abide by the traffic laws and drive responsibly. If your driving endangers the lives of others, that license will be taken away from you. So rights and responsibilities are inseparable. If you can’t respect the rights of others, if by your belief and conduct you endanger the lives of other people, you are not entitled to any right.”  – Ali Sina

Notable days this week

10^th International animal Rights Day 

10^th World Human Rights Day

10^th Christmas Jumper Day  Christmas Jumper Day 2020 | Save the Children UK

Non Uniform Day

The non-uniform day next Friday 10th, has been in for a few weeks, but could you move it to the start so it’s really noticeable, and could it say “all money raised will be split between Dougie Mac and the school fund to provide opportunities for all students. Facilities around school, celebration day, school walk, extra curricula events etc.”

Outlook Expeditions: Morocco 2023.

Thursday night saw the official launch of the Morocco 2023 expedition, facilitated by Outlook Expeditions. An information webinar was hosted by Francesca Gallone, our local representative from Outlook Expeditions, along with Dr Squire and Miss Robinson, which outlined the benefits and opportunities that the expedition can offer and provided more detailed information about the structure and particulars of the expedition.

The webinar was well attended and we are really happy to already have a good number of students signed up to our team. If you were unable to attend the webinar but are still interested in your child joining the expedition, it is still possible to view the webinar (you will receive a recording of the meeting) and join the team by signing up and paying the deposit by the 10th of December 2021. All relevant information and the sign up instructions (as well as a number of inspirational and informative videos) can be found at the link below.

Outlook Expeditions • Thomas Alleyne’s High School 2023

Best wishes

Dr. Squire and Miss. Robinson.

Parental Consent Forms

Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you to those of you that have filled in the consent google form for photographs, participation in online lessons etc, which was sent to you again recently..
If you have not yet managed to complete this form we are asking you to fill in this google form by Monday 6th December 2021 please. This is to indicate if you give your permission for various school activities.

Please click the link below, for the relevant year group for your child, to complete the google form.

Yr 9

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Yr 10

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Yr 11

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Sixth Form Yr 12 & 13 

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Please tick the questions where you are providing consent and if you prefer not to give permission please leave that question blank (unticked).
Thank you

Data Collection

Many thanks to parents who have returned data collection sheets.  For those students we do not appear to have received a signed data collection sheet from, data collection sheets have been posted home today.  Please note that we would be grateful for data collection sheets to be returned to the school office by Friday 10th December.

Time to Sign!

British Sign Language is one of the recognised languages of the UK.  All our year 12 and 13 Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Students have been enrolled on a certificated British Sign Language Course this week.  This course is 16-20 hours long and will be completed in their 6th Form 7 time.  This is a fabulous opportunity to learn a new skill, which is so relevant to their future careers.  We wish them luck and look forward to them learning a new language which 151,000 people in the UK use every day.  The link below explains a wonderful array of benefits to learning Sign Language.

https://hearmeoutcc.com/benefits-learning-sign-language/

Science News

Science Students of the Week

Mrs Simpson would like to nominate 9U1 for demonstrating their creative flair while making stop-motion animation to represent halogen displacement reactions. Take a look at our Science Twitter to see some photographs!

Mrs North would like to nominate Skye W 9W1 for showing outstanding commitment in copying up all her biology work.

And also, Evie D for an excellent end of unit assessment score.

Mr Melland would like to nominate Joe H and Charlotte J in 11H1 for outstanding achievement in their end of unit Atoms and Radiation assessment.

Mrs Dykes would like to nominate Rory O 9H2B for his commitment to improving his physics knowledge.

Millie P 9U4 for always having a smile and trying her best.

Hannah S 10H4 for always putting in 100% effort in class.

Miss Thorley would like to nominate Sophie G, 12C Applied Science, for fantastic effort this term.

And also, Alisha C and Michael H 10H5 for detailed bonding work.

Well done!

PE Update

Next week is a massive week for year 9 boys – Football are playing Pingle Away on Tuesday in the semi-final of the East Staffs Cup.  Rugby are playing QMGS Walsall at home on Friday in the 3rd round of the county cup.

BTEC Sport

Students need to be revising for external exams- 

11 Exam- 8th Feb

Year 12 Exam – 14th Jan

Year 13 Exam – 12th Jan

East Staffordshire Netball League 

Our Year 11 team hosted John Port on Thursday afternoon for the opening fixture of the district league. The game was an even contest with the lead changing hands several times but by no more than 3 goals. John Port just took the victory with the score at 16-15 when the final whistle went.

Team – Harriet R, Lucy L, Kiera F, Lucy O, Sophie W, Salwa C, Chloe F Player of the match – Kiera

Due to fixtures there will be no netball club next week. Girls Futsal practice on Tuesday after school

U19 Netball

In preparation for the Netball Regionals we travelled to Newcastle Under-Lyme School for a friendly fixture. Our team soon settled into their groove, playing a high level of netball and they managed to score the majority of their centre passes. The mid court players Eve, Hattie and Martha were strong and were able to feed the ball into our shooting circle and create chances for Freya and Jess. Amelia and Evie were resolute in our defence, working to keep Newcastle attackers out towards the edge of the D, to increase the difficulty of the shots.

Newcastle did edge the first two quarters taking a 12-8 lead at half time. TAHS made some positional changes at half time, with Eve moving to GD, Evie WD, Martha C and Hattie R. This worked instantly by increasing the number of interceptions, the ball was fed into Jess and Freya more regularly and the score was even at 15-15 all after three quarters. The same formation was used for the final quarter, with the same level of success, confidence was high from our shooters and the shots were going in from all angles and distances.

A thrilling fixture, as always many thanks to the parents who assisted with transport. 

English Stars

Well done to those students listed below who have been nominated as this week’s student of the week for English.

Y 9 Louie R, Sam K, Rowan S

Y 10 Jaydan D, Lennon E, Kieron S, Layla M

Y 11 Zita M, Grace S, Ryan W, George L, Edward T, Hannah C

Y 12 Tess S

Y 13 Martha M

Job of the week 

This weeks career of the week is a paramedic! Watch the video to find out more 

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