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DIARY Welcome back to the academic year 2015-16. The saying that time flies seems to be doubly true in the life of Longfield Academy!
Since the start of September we have celebrated our Year 11 and Post 16 results. In Year 11 we had 56% of students gain 5 A* to C grades including English and maths and 61% left with both English and maths qualifications at C or better. In the sixth form 98% of A levels were passed with 61% at C grade or above with 56% of students going on to university. These results are a massive achievement for all Longfield students and their families.
On our return we have successfully embedded the new school day times, and the shorter lesson time has been a huge success with both staff and students. We have also conducted our big push on uniform and we thank you for your support regarding shoes – the last remain-ing few issues should now be sorted over half term please.
The new Year 7 are already making themselves an integral part of the Academy community and we have had over 50 new students join our post 16 provision and we extend a warm welcome to all the new parents and families of Longfield students.
On the 16th September we had a wonderful celebration
event where we acknowledged a number of achievers in all aspects of academy life in every year group. Everyone had a marvellous evening and we hope to see many more of you at this event in future years. Longfield Academy was also the host venue of the KCC Try Angle Awards recently with several of our students being certificate winners and we extend our huge congratulations to them.
The open events are always the highlight of term one and have been enormously successful and busy. The open evenings saw over 526 families through the door and this week we have hosted over 94 families on our open morning tours. It is a delight to see familiar faces as well as new ones wanting to see Longfield in action and keen to secure their children a place at our Academy.
This is all in addition to the normal work of a school, namely teaching and learning which continues to go from strength to strength!
Enjoy the newsletter, which shows some of the highlights of the term to date. As you will see, we are
‘achieving beyond expectations’ on a daily basis.
Wed 4th Nov 6.30 - 8.00pm
Post 16 Open Evening
Mon 16th-19th Nov
Year 12 Residential-Slapton Ley
Thurs 19th Nov
Year 9 Consultation Evening
Wed 16th Dec
Pantomime
Thurs 17th Dec
Pantomime
Wed 2nd Dec 7- 8.30pm
Frost Fest
As co-Principals we are immensely proud to lead Longfield Academy. We believe in high aspirations for the whole community and aim to offer opportunities for individuals to develop personally as well as academically. The college system underpins the values of community, empathetic relationships and mutual support and allows us to guide the adults of the future to make informed decisions about their future. We know the journey through life is always beset with challenges; we aim to ensure our learners are curious, determined, creative, and able to work both independently and collaboratively enabling them to be successful.
Additionally, we believe it is crucial to have an understanding and appreciation of cultures, especially our own. We will work collaboratively to ensure no student is left behind. Above all, our strong moral compass will drive decision making at Longfield Academy to ensure all achieve beyond expectations.
Message from the Principals
We were delighted with the results our students achieved this summer. Year 11 achieved 56% grade C or better in 5 subjects including English and maths. This places Longfield as one of the best non-selective schools in Kent. In other measures, 85% made Expected Progress in English and 66% in maths and 6% achieved the EBacc.
High fliers include:
Saathana Ambikaibalan 1 A*, 1 A, 6B, 3C and AS grade C
Danny Buckley 1A, 5B, 3C and AS level grade C
Rachel Cribben 5A, 4B, 2C and 2 AS levels at grade B and C
Rosie Dawson 4A, 1B, 4C, and 2 AS levels at grade B and C
Nancy Durosinmi 2A, 4B, 3C and AS grade C
Jack Harris 3A, 7B, 1C and 2 AS levels at grade B and C
Nathan Harris 1A*, 5A, 5B, 1C and AS grade B
Georgia Knight 2A, 5B, 3C and 2 AS levels both at grade C
Kyra Ollenbittle 2 A*, 2A, 6B, 1 C and 2 AS levels at grade A and C
Daniel Olley 1A*,2A, 6B, 2C and 2 AS levels both at grade B
Camerson Payne 1A*, 2A, 4B, 5C and 2 AS levels at grade A and D
Jack Upson 2A, 4B, 3C, and 2 AS levels both at grade C
Evangeline Walsh 2A, 4B, 4C, and AS grade A
Post 16 students achieved good grades with 61% at A-C with an average of CCC, our best ever. All 33 applicants secured a place at university, our highest ever proportion of the year group.
High Fliers include:
Demi Asbury A*A Di*
Emma Holmes ABB
Joe Mulley-Goodbarne Di*Di*B
Michael Norman ABBB
Particular high fliers at AS are:
Robin Nixon AABC
Deepak Chopra AAB
Rafael Delfino ABB
Congratulations are also due to the new Year 11 cohort, where 60% gained a C or better in English literature. This provides a great platform for Year 11 to go on and be our most successful ever.
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There were plenty of celebrations in August when 10xa collected their GCSE English literature results. They smashed their expected grades and targets securing 100% A-C passes with a fantastic 67% scoring A or A*.
These amazing results were down to a lot of hard work, and detailed study of a number of texts during the year including 'The Great Gatsby', 'The Crucible', 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Hamlet'.
The students are hoping for similar success in Year 11 as they study for their English language IGCSE.
Special mention should be made to the 4 students who secured an A* grade: Anja Cilia, Brooke Pinto, Lucy Snellin and Jack Smith.
Well done to all!
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Nuffield Research Placements Celebration Evening
Two A level students from Longfield Academy, Milgy Matthews and Robin Nixon, have received the Nuffield Award and Gold Crest Award. After a competitive application process (only 1000 places given nationwide), each undertook a 4 week work placement during the summer holidays working on cutting-edge research alongside professional scientists and mathematicians.
Milgy went to the University of Kent and worked with Joe Watkins
“The project was based on certain water waves known as ‘solitons’, which are tsunami waves. The aim of the research was to measure the wave height and speed and compare it. The research placement gave me an opportunity to meet the university professors and gave me a head start in my A2 mathematics lessons.”
Robin went to Medway school of pharmacy with Vladimir Gubala
“I undertook research into the stability of Nanoparticle solutions and how various factors affect them. I learnt much on my placement not only about chemistry but what it is like to work in a research environment.”
Speaking to the supervisors of both students, they were very complimentary about the work ethic shown, practical skills and ability to learn new skills. They were keen to work with more of our students in the future.
Dr Liard
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After a very competitive interview process we have pleasure in congratulating the following students on their recent appointments as Student Leaders at Longfield Academy.
Will Tremain Head Boy
Shannon Flegg Head Girl
Deepak Chopra Deputy Head Boy
Ellie Jones Deputy Head Girl
Thomas Glass-Burgess Student Voice Leader
Kyra Ollenbittle Student Voice Leader
Oliver Peyton Student Welfare Leader
Danielle Hunt Social Committee
Ella Collett Sports Leader
Tanvir Boora Sports Leader
Ben Mutch Prefect Leader
Stephen Fish Charity Leader
Louis Anastasi Charity Leader
Billy Tindall Charity Leader
Dean Davidson Charity Leader
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TUTOR GROUP OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2015
S01/JMU 97.06% Spectrum
A14/JVA 98.05% Anderson
M03/AKO 98.62% Matisse
G15/ASH 99.1% Galileo
The parents / carers of any children who are absent must notify the Academy
before 9am at the latest.
Absences can be reported via:
Main number:- 01474 700 700 – then choose option 1: Student absence: To report your child’s absent please leave a message stating your child’s full name, year group, reason for absence and expected return date.
Press 1 for Anderson students
Press 2 for Matisse students
Press 3 for Galileo students
Or you can email:
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively you can speak to the Attendance Data Manager-: Ext 3714
Reporting your child’s absence
Att
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Adams, Harry Frazier, Charlotte Lissenden, Sophie Samson, Lucy
Allman, Zoe Garner, Alfie Lovell, Phoebe Sands, Adam
Apps, Myles Gillingham, Dane Loveridge, George Scamp, Bridee
Atkins, Matthew Gladdish, Callum Lyne, Charlie Scamp, William
Balogova, Renee Glanfield, Lauren Markey, Jamie Scanlan, Oliver
Barnard-Mitchell, Georgia Green, Peter McCann, Thomas Sengupta, Maya
Bartholomew, Freya Gulliver, Megan McCarthy, Lauren Seyforth, Elinor
Bateup, Abigail Hall, Samuel McCarthy, Sophie Shaibu, Abdullah
Beadle, Ben Hammond, Harrison McDermott, Joseph Silverton, Lucy
Benning, Sadie Hards, Luke Mills, Lauren Simpson, Madeleine
Bentley, Lucy Hart, Victoria Mitchell, Hayley Skeiky, Louis
Black, James Hassall, Christopher Morgan, Connor Slater, Ryan
Blanchard-Gale, Morgan Hawkes, Renee Morgan, Eddie Smith, Bradley (AND)
Boulton, Calista Head, Mia Morgan, Kate Smith, Samuel
Brett, Tia Head, Samuel Nedd, Montelle Smith, Tommy
Brook-Sutton, Holly Hersey, Taylor Newton, Thomas Spaul, Amy
Brown, Lucy Hill, Charlie Niblett, Rebecca Stanhope-Spires, Ellie
Campbell, Emma Hockley, Oliver Nicholson, Elise Stapley, Samuel
Carr, Kieran Hossack, Jimmy Noordally, Hope Still, Amy
Chambers, Billy Huff, Alexander O'Connor, Patrick Still, Charlotte
Chapman, Ella Hughes, Mia Odejeh, Grant Taylor, Adam
Clarke, Sophie Hull, Cody Osbourne, Tyler Taylor, Matthew
Collins, Jonathan Hunt, Harry Outram, Ellie Thresher, Dylan
Cuddy, Kailem Johnson, Elise Pain, Daniel Thresher, Reece
Daly, Nathan Jones, Billy Painter, Charles Toyeme, Seyon
Davenport, Harrison Kapsalis, Elleanor Pantovich, Alexandra Trebilcook, Harry
Davenport, Mia Kapsalis, Maia Parrish-Marage, Lara Tubb-Cordice, Charlie
Demetriades, Conor Kapsalis, Thea Pascoe, James Wake, Samuel
Denton, Matthew Keaveney, Molly Pomphrett, Amelia Walker, George
Desforges, Cerys Kenwood, Nicole Pomphrett, Robyn Walker, Thomas
Donegan, James King, Morgan Pooley, Joshua Wallace, Mia
Donegan, Samuel Lane, Molly Potter, Jack Wallis, James
Elkins, Megan Lee, Bradley Pratten, Lee Warnock, Hope
Farrugia, Benjamin Lee, Daisy-May Raeburn-Sweeney, Kieran Waters, Harvey
Fidler, Lorcan Lee, Jimmy Ripley, Henry White, Michael
Fielder-Dyer, Lani Lee, Tommy Rollings, Jake Williams, Leia
Fitzpatrick, Emily Lingham, Kira Rose, Luke Woollard, Harley
Anderson
Matisse
Ashwell-Hardie, Luca Edano, Chrisgen McGillicuddy, Bethany Sibthorpe, Joshua
Aslet-Clark, Harry Evans, Amber McHattie, Jack Smith, James
Atkins, Charlotte Evans, Jake McMinn, Cameron Smith, Lily
Bain, Molly Flood, Laura Medhurst, Rosie Smith, Tamsin
Baker, Ella Freeman, Liam Millar, Lauren Stead, Alex
Banks, Ebony Freeman, Scarlet Mills, Kayleigh Stokoe, Chloe
Beattie, Abbie Fry, Sean Mills, Liberty Stower, Jordan-Louise
Beesley, Leah Gidley, Charlotte Mordue, Emily Stuart, Eleanor
Biggs, Victoria Glazebrook, Alfie Morgan, Lauren Stuart, Noah
Bingham, Kye Goodwin, Lilly Muldoon, Frankie Studden, Jack
Bishop, Thomas Gregory, Lauren Munn, Kye Thomas, Charlie
Booker-Keep, Charles Guselli, Francesco Murphy, Joe Thomas, Leah-Grace
Bridle, Poppy Hardy, Grace New, Xander Thurgood, Lucy
Brown, Brooke Hawkings, Toby Norman, Ellie Turner, Codie
Brown, Devon Henri-Woolley, Louis Norman, Haydn Turner, Luke
Buckley, Perron Holland, Drew Norris, Jay Jay Turner, Tilly
Carruthers, Madeline Horton, Harvey Osborne, George Vaughan, Jessica
Champion, Isobelle Howlett, Daniel Osmond, Holly Veness, Archie
Chaney, Rosa Hudson, Scott Osmond, Thomas Veness, Maisie
Chapelhow, Joseph Hunt, Lauren Pace, Tyler Wales, Tyler
Chapman, Billy Jackson, Benjamin Page, Ashley Walker, Molly
Charnley, Lily James, Jamie Palmer, Jack Waterman, Emily
Checksfield, Joshua Jarrett-Andrews, Aiyana Paramithiotis, Christianna Way, Daniel
Chester, Zack Jarrett-Andrews, Cherry Paramithiotis, Reghyna Way, Owen
Chopra, Roheet Jeffrey, Euan Patterson, Ethan Weeks, Harry
Cilia, Anja Jollie, Sophie Payton, Charlotte Wemyss, Tia
Clarkson, Anthony Jones, Cameron Payton, Max Wenham, Ella
Clinch, Maximus Jones, Hollie Pinnock, Daniel Whiteaker, Laura
Constant, Lucy Jones, Megan Powell, Lexie Whiteaker, Lucy
Coombes, Benjamin Kelly, Megan Powell, Samuel Whittam, Michael
Cooney, Destiny Kent, Jack Rascelli-Bover, Roberto-Carmine Wilkinson, Thomas
Cooper, Bradley Keogh, Jessica Reynolds, Amy Willson, Rachel
Cox, Lewis Lane, Reece Rimell, Phoebe Wilson, Alexander
Cox, Shania Lee, Charlie Rossiter, Guy Woodbridge, Frankie
Crichton, Mia Lee, Harry Russell, Tommie Woonton, Abigail
Davies, Kian Love, Tom Sawyer, Ellie Wormleighton, Justine
Dawson, Kimberley Lucas, Charlie Seager, Holly Wormleighton, Rhys
Dhoul, Barinderpal Luscombe, Kira Sesli, Ayse Wyld, Katie
Donegan, Ellie Maddock, Caitlin Shaw, Harry Young, Joshua
Dyer, Kelsey Malham, Amelia Shaxted, Frankie
Dyer, McKenzie McBrearty, Harrison Shaxted, Travis
Galileo
Abdulgialil, Salha Cribb, Kiara Howard, James Pomar-Dossantos, Daniel
Adams, Daniel Cunnew, Eloise Howes, Libby Poovelil-Moncy, Mebin
Adlem, Anthony Darby, Ashton Jackson, Ryan Porter, Callum
Aldous, Ryan Davey, Jack Johnson, Hannah Powell, Harry
Anderson, Tyler Davies, George Jordan, Scott Prime, Sophie
Aspreno, Neo Dawes, Kieran King, Adam Ramus, Anna
Atkins, Thomas Dennis, Ryan King, Elliot Robson, Amelia
Baillie, Deon Dosa, Monica Lane, Kirsty Rose, Rebecca
Baker, Billy Dowling, Georgia Laws, Jack Sebastian, Anu
Baker, Poppy Elcombe, Luke Leadbetter, Kieran Sebastian, Sanu
Banks, Conor Evans, Kieran Lewins, Madison Short, Adam
Barnett, Layla Flewin, Charlie Lewis, Alexandra Smith, Zoe
Beckingsale, George Flewin, Emily-Kate Lingham, Sam Sooknanan, Marcus
Behr, Sean Foster, Evie Lissenden, Meagan Sooknanan, Megan
Bewsey, Sian Foxon, Logan Little, Abigail Soper, Owen
Bimbrah, Jatindeep Gardner, Angus Loader, Gary Spaul, Connie
Bishop, Brandon Gibson-Priest, Freddie Luck, Amelia Stanford, Josie
Boniface, Samuel Gillingham, Courtney Mac an Gheairr, Charley Sullivan, Frankie
Bradley, Kallum Gold, Shannon Maher, Shannen Sutton, Isabella
Braud, Rebecca Green, Paige Maidment, Samuel Sweeney, Courtney
Brightwell, James Hall, Sophie Manwaring, Max Synnuck, Alfie
Brightwell, Ryan Hambleton, Abigail Marshall, George Temple, Zak
Button, Brandon Harper, Joseph Marshall, Isabelle Thomson, Scott
Campbell, Megan Harris, Micah McBrearty, Olivia Tivers, Amy
Candelin, Dylan Harrison, Charlotte Milton-Robinson, Joshua Tremain, William
Carpenter, Lauren Harrison, Isobel Morgan, Spencer Vaughan, Connor
Cassidy, Kai Hawney, Molly Newnham, Chloe Veryard, Jordan
Chapman, Harry Hemsley, Abbie Newton, Rachel Walter, Emma
Cherry, Paige Hill, Amber Newton, Rebecca Warren, Leo
Chinhoi, Tanaka Hills, Danielle Okiki, Hope Watson, Joseph
Collins, Anna Hills, Louise Oxby, Mason Wheatley, Tara
Collinson, Freya Hockley, Lauren Pakeerathan, Vibishan White, Scott
Collinson, Marshall Holland, Charlotte Panton, Bethany Whittaker, Aaron
Coquillaud, Gabriel Holmes, Louis Panton, Megan Woods, Riley
Creasey, Jordan Horncastle, Connor Pettman, Millie
Creed, Joseph Ho'Vell, Mea Pomar-Dossantos, Cristina
From next term we will be incorporating Attitude to Learning grades on our reports. The de-
scriptors are as follows.
Excellent (Ex)
Motivated student who takes pride in their work and demonstrates initiative.
Completes classwork and homework to a high standard. They love the challenge of
learning and capitalise on opportunities to improve.
Good (Gd)
Completes classwork and homework to a standard in line with ability and shows
some commitment to developing their own learning. They are willing to improve
and learn from their mistakes.
Requires improvement (RI)
Has potential to do more but gives minimal commitment and demonstrates little
self-motivation to learn. Homework and classwork may be inconsistent or lack
evidence of effort.
Concern (CN)
Poorly motivated, inconsistent, can be disruptive and lacks focus. Homework and
classwork is frequently not completed.
As these will be available from next term it is perfectly possible for every student to get Ex or Gd
if they return after the break with a commitment to learning and then try their best. They need
to work hard in class and attempt homework with effort. The benefits of this will be improved
progress grades and happy parents and teachers. It’s a win-win situation. We will remind parents
about this once again nearer the reporting window.
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All students should be using mymaths.co.uk for independent learning. The school login is longac and the password is circle. Mymaths runs with Flash, so it won’t work on your iPad unless you log on through the free app Puffin Academy. Email Mrs Lea if you can’t log in
Students in Years 9, 10 & 11 should be using mathswatch.vle.com for independent learning to prepare for their lessons. The centre name is longfieldacad and the password is longac. Everyone has their own username which is their first name and the first initial of their surname. Email Mrs Lea if you can’t log in.
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It’s been exciting and fascinating to see so many faces already using the LRC, both new and old.
We have seen all of our new Year 7 students embark on the Accelerated Reader Scheme and
some with great gusto. It’s brilliant to hear updates on what is happening in their novel from the
characters to the ‘best’ bits of the story.
As part of the literacy programme all Year 7 & 8 students will read as part of their English lesson,
they will have a reading lesson as part of their fortnightly learning programme in English
monitoring their reading progress and setting them new reading targets. We also expect them
to read for 20 minutes each night, as evidence shows that the students who do can often
increase their performance at GCSE by a whole grade!
The Year 7s will once again take part in ‘Word Millionaire’. Who can read a million words in this
school year? The words are counted for every Accelerated Reader Quiz passed, and last year we
had 3 Millionaires! We promise that the prizes will be well worth it...
The LRC is now hosting ‘Technology Tuesdays’ at Tuesday lunchtimes and after school until 4 pm. The aim of these sessions is currently for Year 7 only, to enable them to get to grips with their iPads, some of the apps and setting the apps up that they are most likely to use in school. Any parent/carer who feels they would like to come along after school and find out what their Year 7 should be doing with their iPads and get an understanding theirself, should email [email protected] to express their interest and book a date. Spaces for parents/carers will be limited to a small group at a time due to limited space and the sessions will work better in smaller groups.
The LRC is open 8:15am - 4:15pm for the use of ALL students. We hope to see you there!
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Transitions Plus Activity Day On the last Friday in August, we set out in the minibus to Wide Horizons at Margaret MacMillan House in Wrotham for our annual activity day with some of our new Year 7's. We were very grateful it was a sunny and dry day as the week thus far had been rather a wet one! Andy and Harry were our instructors for the day and did a great job helping the students to problem solve and communicate effectively to solve the vari-ous tasks facing them. We began in two teams doing a selection of activities in the Hive Challenge and much fun was had by all, especially watching five boys trying to walk in time on planks like skis! A group see-saw task was next with considerable cooperation needed to achieve a balance for 10 seconds before they could break for lunch! In the afternoon we set off into the woods to try out the low ropes and tyre challenge with a short "trust" exercise where all but one of the students wore goggles to block their sight. Congratulations to Amy for leading them all injury free through the woods! Good pair and team work ensued and then again the goggles were donned for an-other trust experience. This time with the "sighted" person leading a partner around a rope course by giving clear and well timed (hopefully!) directions to avoid obstacles. The students had a great time and all returned to Longfield in good spirits if a little tired and muddy. We were impressed by the students excellent behaviour and willingness to have a go at anything asked of them. We look forward to seeing them face the challenge of Year 7 with equal success! Mrs Peters Transitions Plus Coordinator
Transiti
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The transition between Primary and Secondary School is often seen as a stressful and difficult time, however Longfield Academy offers new Year 7s the opportunity to meet teachers and other students alike. Over the course of the two weeks students sampled the delights of Zorb balling, baking, Samba drumming and drama workshops with actor Femi Oyeniran.
Day trips to the cinema and Howletts Wild Animal Park were highly enjoyable, and allowed students to expand friendships and explore outdoors, despite the potential for a typical, British Summer downpour. A particular highlight of this was seeing how quickly the students made friends with each other, and listening to their various impressions of wild animals.
English teacher and Head Chef for the week Miss Williams commented, ‘It was particularly nice to see all of the groups from different schools integrating themselves and encouraging each other in every activity…’
The Summer School program has been running for two years now and has been a resounding success in easing the transition and assisting relaxing the pressure of coming to a new school. Longfield Academy is proud to run a successful Summer School and is already in the planning stages for making next years bigger and better than ever. Tr
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Our Year 7 students, who joined Longfield Academy in September 2015, have made a great start to their academic career. During two weeks this summer over 140 of our new Year 7 students joined us during their summer break for the Transition Activity Weeks. The groups focused on developing team building skills, working in a new environment and having fun learning new skills. Each group showcased their work to parents and carers on the Friday of each week. Since starting on 1st September our Year 7 students have settled in very quickly and to quote one group, “it seems like we have always been here”. Our first day here at Longfield enables the students to spend some time in the morning getting to know their form tutors and the other Year 7s in their tutor groups. They then took part in a full day of learning and begun to acquire knowledge in specialist areas throughout the school. Our Year 7 students were asked to provide feedback on the transition programme that we provide, supporting students and families as they move from Primary school to Longfield Academy.
“When I joined LA in September I was welcomed by all and felt safe.”
“The taster events at Longfield were really enjoyable and I made lots of friends.”
“The Transition Activity week helped to feel more relaxed about the school.”
“I have enjoyed meeting my tutor group and the older students have looked out for me.”
“I have enjoyed my lessons as they are interesting.”
“I love using the iPads.”
“I have been learning about the Longfield Learner Attributes and how to use them in my classes.”
“The food in the Helix is amazing.”
Feedback included:
Year 7
On the evening of the 16th of September Longfield Academy hosted its annual Celebration Evening.
This is a popular event on the calendar for staff and students as it gives us time to reflect on the achievement of our students during the previous year and celebrate this as a community.
On the evening we had 51 prize winners attend with their parents or carers who were entertained by staff on their tables throughout dinner. Then came the awards, after a short address from the Principals, they then began to hand out awards to students, these awards were, from making progress to Principals’ achievement awards. All student winners were invited onto the stage to receive their certificates, Bluewater vouchers and to photograph this special moment with the leaders of their colleges.
Overall the Academy played host to over 140 students, staff, parents and carers to celebrate the success the students had achieved. A fantastic evening was had by all with thanks and praise ringing out from all corners for what our students had achieved.
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Year 7 Social Science visit to Eynsford and Lullingstone Roman Villa
Three colleges from Year 7 visited Eynsford and Lullingstone Roman Villa to carry out their humanities fieldwork in September. Students enjoyed investigating the ruins at the villa and completed traffic surveys and field sketches in Eynsford. Work was continued back in the academy and all students and teachers had a great day.
Mrs Mutch
Year 8 Humanities
During term one, Year 8 students have been learning about the earth’s natural hazards. As part of their humanities homework, the students were tasked with creating their own volcano. They were allowed to use any materials in their design and the results have been amazing. We have seen volcanoes made from cake, rocks, papier-mache, felt, clay, tissue paper, cotton wool and foam. The humanities’ teachers have really enjoyed seeing these wonderful volcanoes and reading the homework booklets. The students have worked extremely hard to produce high quality and innovative designs; their effort and commitment is wonderful. It has also been a great opportunity for staff, other students and visitors to view and enjoy these high quality creations. Well done, Year 8.
Mrs Head
KS3
Year 9 Food and Nutrition students are currently completing their entries for the Kent Cooks Competition. Within this they have to complete a two course meal of their choice. We have seen some real skills already. All Year 9 students will be entering and we wish them the best of luck and hopefully some of them may get through to the final.
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Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' is one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays. Students from the Year 12 and 13 English literature groups set off to the Globe theatre on Tuesday 6th October with a basic knowledge of the story, and a serious threat of rain. Luckily, the rain stayed away and nothing disturbed the performance, except for a number of planes that flew overhead and occasionally drowned out the voice of Isabella, a would-be nun, as she pleaded with the cold-hearted Angelo to save her brother's life.
We stood in the yard, and experienced what it would be like to be a 'groundling'. Actors spilled into the yard before the performance began, interacting with the audience, and setting the scene of a city that has fallen into immoral and sleazy ways. At £5 the tickets were cheap, but you do need strong legs to stand for the whole 3 hour performance.
The play ended with a traditional Shakespearian dance, and we made our tired way back to Mansion House underground station for the return train journey to Longfield. Seeing the play will be helpful when the Year 12 group study the play in February for their English literature A Level. Po
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Former student of Longfield Academy, Rosie Hvid, graduated from York University in July. Our congratulations to Rosie, who whilst at Longfield contributed to a wide range of student activities as well as introducing Longfield Academy to her Danish family, which enabled us to develop the link we have with Soholmskolen school in Denmark. Rosie has now started her career as an Account Executive for a digital marketing company in Leeds.
We wish her well and hope she will come and visit in the future to talk to our current students.
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Longfield Academy Seeks Former
Students
Are you a former Longfield Academy student?
Could you inspire current students at the school?
Whether you left 2, 5 or 20 years ago we want to hear from you.
From pilots to personal trainers, builders to business owners,
students to scientists – we need former students from a whole
range of careers/courses to inspire every student.
How to get Involved
Go to www.futurefirst.org.uk
Go to the ‘Sign Up’ tab
Click ‘Former Student’
Type in Longfield Academy
Whatever you have gone on to do, we want to hear from you!
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