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How to contact us: Telephone: 01793 487286 Attendance: 01793 427749 Student Services: 01793 427755
www.lawnmanor.org Email: [email protected]
@lawn_manor
I LEARN TERM 5 FOCUS: RESILIENCE 24th May 2019
A message from the Headteacher:
As we reach the end of this term, I have to say how proud I have been of our Year 11 and how they are approaching their GCSE examinations. It is clear that there is a lot of hard work going on at home and I thank you for your support with this. Half term will give them an opportunity to have a bit of a break whilst preparing and revising for the two weeks when we return. It’s a long exam season and the pupils sit many more exams with the new GCSEs. We have already notified pupils of some revision classes that are going on in half-term with their teachers, I hope as many as possible will take up this opportunity. As summer approaches, we have a busy Term 6 ahead of us and lots of exciting trips and extra-curricular opportunities. We will be notifying you about this in the Newsletter and via email when the new term begins. Enjoy half-term! Sandra Muir Headteacher
Donations
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The Employment Pathway have been working hard to create benches and tables from old pallets for their garden. If you have any pallets or cushions you could donate they will be greatly received.
Dates for your Diary:
Friday 24th May
Last day of term 5
Monday 3rd June
Start of term 6 at 8.40am
Monday 10th June
Year 7 & 8 Assessments start
Thursday 20th June
Year 7s Parents’ Evening
We now have our school calendar on our website
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Race for Life Pretty Muddy
On Saturday 18th May, Rebecca Mason 9D ran the 5K Pretty Muddy run at Lydiard Park.
Rebecca raised an outstanding amount of £305 for Cancer Research UK.
Well done Rebecca!
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Last week in the Employment Pathway we went to The First Wildlife Reserve. We did two activities. Firstly, we started to identify native British trees and then we did some whittling. We had a short walk around the reserve and used a leaf identification chart to find out what some of the trees in the reserve are. We found oak, maple, hazel, ash, silver birch and holly.
The Employment Pathway
Year 7 Cricket
After a safety talk and demonstration, we whittled green willow to make four tent pegs of equal length. After cutting the willow using a folding saw we created a point to go in the ground using a whittling knife, cutting away from ourselves and using safety gloves. Then we rounded the other end so that it would not splay when hit with a mallet. Finally, we cut a notch to attach the guy rope from the tent. We gain a qualification for safe tool use.
The Year 7’s played Swindon Academy in a 10 over aside game of cricket on Wednesday. Put into bat, Lawn Manor posted an impressive 62 runs for 5 wickets. In response, Swindon Academy came short by 18 runs, thanks to excellent bowling by the home side. A very good win for Lawn Manor. Man of the match, Floyd Fernandes for 12 runs, 2 catches and 1 stumping. Mr Smith
This week in The Employment Pathway we had two activities. Firstly, we continued with our whittling to gain our A.Q.A. award in tool use and whittling. We finished our tent pegs and made other tools like butter knives. Our second task was to maintain our raised beds. The seeds have all started to sprout and the courgettes are starting to get flowers from
which we get the fruit. The tomato plants are in the poly tunnel and are ready to be planted out. Our herbs like thyme and basil will be sold shortly through the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to raise funds for next year’s seeds and new tools.
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Year 7 Afterschool Science Club
Term 5 saw the launch of the Year 7 after school Science club and what fun we have had. Week 1 was all about the Fizz. We made exploding volcanoes and expanding balloons. Week 2 we learnt about acids, alkalis and catalysts with our rainbow fizz, test tube rainbows and Elephants toothpaste. In week 3 it was lava lunacy and magic milk. Week 4 was all about the sweets. We used chromatography to investigate dyes in different sweets. Here’s to more Science fun next term. Mrs Maggott.
We Will Rock You
Lawn Manor Academy presents: We Will Rock You!
Summer term
Pupils have been working extremely hard this last week of term in rehearsals for the ‘We Will Rock You’ concert for term 6. Keep your eyes peeled for tickets on sale next term. Performing Arts
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Firearms and Knife Education (FAKE) by Wiltshire Police
On Thursday 23rd May, Year 7 & 8 pupils watched a Firearms and Knife Education (FAKE) presentation that Wiltshire Police have been delivering to schools and youth groups for a number of years. The FAKE project is all about educating young people regarding the law around Firearms and Knives and the consequences should they be used or carried by them. For the last few years the incidents involving young people and the use of firearms and knives have significantly increased, with 15 teenagers being stabbed to death in London 2015 alone, the highest number since 2008. The FAKE presentation included video clips of people talking about their real life experiences. It also included images of weapons that have been seized from Wiltshire’s streets and also images of some of the injuries that have been sustained as a result of the use of firearms and knives. The presentation also showed how Police respond to a firearms incident, including the kit and weapons that are carried by Firearm Officers. The presentation delivered a hard hitting, frank and honest view on what happens should young people decide to carry/use firearms or knives. All pupils in the school have now seen this presentation and feedback from pupils and staff has been very positive. Mr Langdown Deputy Headteacher
Year 7s Art Work
Year 7 pupils worked hard to create artwork this term. The pieces were inspired from Aboriginal Artwork. Miss Archer
Beautiful Swindon Competition
Please find attached the WINNERS from this term’s photography competition. The theme was ‘Nature in Swindon’. We had a wide range of excellent entries. Next term’s theme is macro/close up photography. Photos can be submitted until the beginning of July! Thank you for all of your entries! Miss Townsend
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Lawn Manor Library News
Chess & Board Games
16th May Aayush Gurung - 7 x 6 HP Maria Lisboa - 9 x 2 HP Deshawn Johal – 9 x 3 HP Hasit Chinta- 7 x 5 HP
Library club Winners this week:
Thank you to the parents who supported us by buying refreshments at the recent Dance showcase and Year 9 Parents’ Evening, our refreshment stall helped raise over £130 for the school. Our next event is Old Town Festival on Sunday 9th June and we currently need tombola, raffle and lucky dip prizes for our PTA stall (especially as some of our stock was damaged in the recent flood). If you have any unwanted gifts, smellies, bottles, games & toys, chocolates, candles etc. that we could use for raffle and tombola prizes, please drop off to the school via West Manor gate marked for PTA. We could also do with a few more volunteers on the day to help set up, pack away and man our stall. Last year we had a great day in the sunshine. Please email us on [email protected] if you can spare a couple of hours on Sunday 9th June to help out. Many hands make light work and it’s a great way to meet new people and help the school and local community. As the end of the school year is fast approaching, now is a good time to remind you all that the PTA collects outgrown or no longer required Lawn Manor blazers, branded PE kit along with skirts and trousers if in good saleable condition. We are hoping to set up our own online shop of pre-worn items but need the stock to be able to do this. If you have any unwanted items, please drop off in reception marked PTA. Thank you for your support!
Lawn Manor PTA
Chess & Board Games
23rd May Richard Hewitson 10 – 2HP Aayush Gurung-7 – 2HP Vish Shankameshwarn 7 – 2HP Deshawn Johal 9 – 1HP Mackenzie Downing 7 – 5HP
Bingo
23rd May Richard Hewitson 10 – 1HP Aayush Gurung-7 –1HP Vish Shankameshwarn 7 –1HP Deshawn Johal 9 – 2HP
board games or Chess. Bingo/Quiz and Chess after school clubs will also be running at the usual times but in Safety net. House points, certificates, sweets and chocolate to be won as usual!! Hope to see you all there Rachel Reynolds Library Officer BINGO - Wednesdays in Safety Net 3.00 -4.00 Quiz Night - Wednesdays in safety Net 3.00 - 4.00 Chess Club - Thursdays in Safety Net 3.00 - 4.00
Dear All As you re aware we have had a flood in our Central Manor building which has affected the Library, so at present the Library is closed. I have opened up safety net at break and lunch time for pupils to visit and play some
Preparing for Adulthood
Transition Roadshow
Drop in event for parents, carers and professionals
who support young people (14yrs+) with additional needs
Come and talk with Stallholders who provide services for young people as they plan for their future
Full disabled access and facilities available
Hot Topic Presentations 12.15 - 1.00 pm
Benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Appeals and
Universal Credit
1.15 - 2.00 pm
Support for Parents and Carers
2.15 - 3.00 pm
Post 16 and 19 Routes to Employment
3.15 - 4.00 pm
Independence Skills Development
4.15 – 5.00pm
Wills, Trusts and Future Planning
Wednesday 19 June 2019, 12pm-5pm Swindon Borough Council
Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH
Limited parking available at back of Civic Offices Campus Car Park via Beckhampton Street entrance. Please place a copy of this poster or invitation letter on your dashboard
A parent at the 2018 event said;
“Brilliant event - really surprised by how much is going on”
My Care My Support - http://children.mycaremysupport.co.uk/i-need-help-with/preparing-for-adulthood/preparing-for-adult-
life/preparing-for-adulthood-transition-roadshow.aspx
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Discover new ways to help your child do well at school
Saturday 15 June and 22 June 2019 Time: 11am-12.30pmWhere: Community Centre at Christchurch, Cricklade Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3HB
Cost: FREE + Lunch provided 12-12.30pmChildren welcome to come along and enjoy the children’s craft table.
S.P.A.C.E is a FREE programme of events to give parents and carers the tools they need to help their children through secondary school. The programme will also explore higher education and the opportunities available for your child.
SATURDAY 15 JUNE Success: Exams, Education and Beyond Experience a complete mindset shift and learn strategies and tools to help your children to focus during exam seasons and seek success.
SATURDAY 22 JUNE University Myth Busting Find out more about student finance and the types of courses, including apprenticeships, available at higher and further education.
As a thank you for your time, each parent or carer will be given a £20 Amazon voucher for each session attended!
If you would like to attend or receive more information about this programme please
email Hannah Ford at [email protected] or call on 01865 484996
Supporting Parents and Carers In Education
www.studyhigher.ac.uk
