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CAMPION NEWSLETTER
Issue 22.02 Friday, 5th October 2018
Tel: 01708 452332 Email: [email protected] Website: www.campion.havering.sch.uk
The New Scientist Live Exhibition
On Thursday 20 September, the Science department arranged a trip to visit the New Scientist Live exhibition at ExCel London. We had the opportunity to listen to four talks of their choice throughout the day, on cutting-edge scientific topics and recent breakthroughs. One of the early talks we caught was the “War of the Computer Worm” about cyber warfare and government –sponsored hacking. Next the “Giant Gene Translating Machine” talk explored the mysteries of the ribosome (a biomolecule that translates DNA into protein). Our final talk; the “Maths that can stop the Apocalypse” was an intriguing look into AI (artificial intelligence) and its potential for good, and evil. One of the highlights was a chance to listen to Sir Tim Peake and a renowned panel discussing “The ends of the Earth and Beyond” as well as anecdotes from many of Tim Peake’s personal experiences in the International Space Station. There were also many stalls set up from various exhibitors including ‘The Bloodhound Car’ – which is attempting to break the land speed record of 1000 mph and the European Space Agency which gave us a live demonstration of their latest rover which will be sent to Mars in 2020. As well as this, there were interactive exhibits, like that set up by the Royal College of Medicine which was an outbreak simulation of how quickly a hypothetical virus, released at the beginning of the day at the ExCel Centre, could spread. There was so much more, including great eateries (I can personally recommend the Sushi bar..). The day was positively received by the students who were grateful for this rare opportunity. Alexander Ryan-Neary, 10 More
The English Department Celebrated National Poetry Day!
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words” Robert Frost
The reading and writing of poetry can sometimes be dismissed and at times undervalued, particularly when compared to the reading and writing of novels and short stories, and even more so when the other option is playing Xbox or going on a phone. However, National Poetry Day was an opportunity for students at The Campion School to reconnect with a literary form that has so many profound joys and benefits. Thursday the 4th of October was National Poetry Day and the English Department celebrated by taking the time to read a collection of poems in lessons and encouraging students to try their hand at writing their own poems. For students, this was an exciting opportunity to explore using a range of techniques and language features that they have analysed in other writer’s works. As Rita Dove put it, “poetry is language at its most distilled and most powerful.” By giving students the opportunity to pen their own poems they were able to discover the richness of language for themselves. Students were able to construct language to express their thoughts, feelings, ideas and perspectives. The English Department encourages everyone to read poetry and discover the wonder for yourself. If you are unsure of where to start here are some of the English Department’s favourites: Mr Dwyer – ‘On Raglan Road’ by Patrick Kavanagh Miss Thompson – ‘A Song of Hope’ by Oodgeroo Noonuccal Mr Virdee – ‘The Sick Rose’ by William Blake Ms Biviano – ‘The Raven’ by Edgar Allan Poe Mrs Lynch – ‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou
Secondary School A favourite class in school Has got to be maths, Not knowing the tables, You’ll be called a psychopath! Another has got to be science With bodies and bits of lead, Spill a flask then tell a teacher Or you will end up dead! You’ve got to learn your literacy Or you’ll find you’re in detention, Do your homework, act well and, I advise you pay attention! Liked a lot you’ve got PE Press-ups, exercise and being athletic, Make wrong moves and you will see, Your stuck in medical with a spoon of anaesthetic! This is secondary school in a poem Listen and don’t break the rules, Or you’ll end up in summer school, With all the fools! By Charlie Crick
War Poem There was once a clear blue sky, Where all good people die. The poppies began to grow from the ground, Shells began to fall, Pound, pound, pound! People dying, People crying, People lying, dead. The men cradled their guns, The firing sounded like drums. Men were screaming, Blood was streaming, The sun gleaming. People dying, People crying, People lying, dead. By Dylan Schackmar-Gilbane
West Ham Poem The Mighty Upton Park has now gone but us West Ham fans still sing the beloved Bubbles song, Famous West Ham is who we are travelling away near or far we all love the claret and blue we as the mighty best hammers will sing for you our fortunes song fortunes always hiding I’ve looked everywhere where, You might as well come to London e20 and face WESTHAMUNITED IF YOU DARE UNITED UNITED UNITED UNITED By Bailey Perrin Skippen
Campion PE Department are on Twitter!!
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@campionpe All your fixtures, results and general sports info. Please note this is a one way account, any comment or correspondence should still be sent via the official channels.
PUPIL ABSENCES
The school should be notified of any absences by 9.00 am each day. You can either call: 01708 452332 x307 or email: [email protected] leaving your child’s name, form and reason for absence.
UNIFORM
Havering Schoolwear, 160/162 Hornchurch Road
RM11 1QH Tel No: 01708 767890
www.haveringschoolwear.co.uk Info @haveringschoolwear.co.uk
Their opening hours are: Monday – Thursday, 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Friday and Saturday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
During summer holidays, they have late opening on Thursday evenings until 8.00 pm.
All approved school uniform and supplies can be purchased from this shop.
VOMITING AND DIARRHOEA
I would like to remind Parents/Carers that students need to be clear of symptoms for 48 hours if they are suffering with sickness and diarrhoea. For one illness on its own then they need to be clear for 24 hours. I would ask that if your son/daughter is unwell in the morning and is too unwell for school, they stay at home. Recently there has been an increase in the number of students coming into school unwell and having to go home within the first hour of school. This can obviously add to the spread of virus around school. Mrs T Kennett Pupil Welfare Officer
VEHICULAR ACCESS
Can I remind you of the procedure for dropping off/collecting your child from the school.
Students can only be dropped off or collected from the main school playground, no matter what time of day. Please do not stop, wait, park, turn, etc in any other areas at any time. The main school car park is only for staff and visitors to the school.
Please also observe the school's strict 5 mph speed limit.
Attention all Sixth Form Students Guidance notes:
Students must be in school for 8.55 am registration regardless of when their first lesson starts
If a student should become unwell during the course of the day, they must present themselves to the Medical and Welfare Officer, Mrs Kennett Students must sign out at 12.30 pm if they have no lesson(s) in the afternoon and they wish to leave the premises. It is not acceptable that a student should go off site without the knowledge of the school. Your safety is of paramount importance to us. The school must be given prior notification of appointments taking place during school hours via the parent portal, telephone or email Mrs A Peters
ST ALBANS’ RC CHURCH
Any young people (Year 10 and above) interested in attending St Albans Church to take part in our 2018/2019 Sacrament of Confirmation Programme, please contact the Parish Priest: Father Maurice Gordon. Telephone Number 01708 451449 Address: Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5JX Email: [email protected]
What is abuse?: A form of maltreatment of a child. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm or by failing to act to prevent harm. Children may be abused in a family or in an institutional or community setting by those known to them or, more rarely, by others. Abuse can take place wholly online, or technology may be used to facilitate offline abuse. They may be abused by an adult or adults or by another child or children.
Brand New Campion PE Tracksuit
Available for order now from
160-162 Hornchurch Rd, Hornchurch RM11 1QH
01708 767890
New and improved
Brand new PE Tracksuit rebranded and replacing the existing version.
From September, the tracksuit will be a part of the PE kit and pupils will be encouraged to wear during
the colder periods of the year.
Pupils representing the school will also be encouraged to wear this when attending midweek fixtures
ADVENTURE ISLAND WRISTBANDS
Once again we are offering discounted wristbands at £18 each, please pay on the school’s online payment facility and come and collect your wristbands at the school office,
NEWS FROM THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Lucky Numbers - you gotta be in it to win it !! For details on how to win a cash prize each month please contact Eileen Rogan Hill on [email protected]
MATCHED FUNDING
Most companies will support charities by matching funds their employers raise as they can get tax relief on the monies donated. It is a very simple system, all that is required from you is to provide the school’s address and charity number and the date of the Garden Party and after the event we will contact your employer with the amount raised. Last year we have received £3500 in Matched Funding - please help us to help the school and ask at work. For further information please email [email protected]
Our school needs you! Help us win £5,000 of National Book Tokens for the school library - and get £100 for yourself! Just enter the competition online, it only takes a minute: Please click Ctrl and tap on the link below
Win £5,000 for your school library!
ESSEX & EAST ANGLIA PASSES
These passes give you access to over £400 special offers and discounts across the county saving you money time and time
again.
You can save money at zoos, farms, activity centres, stately homes and many many more places.
The RRP is £14.99 but you can purchase on the school’s payment facility for only £13 and we get some commission so it is
a win for everyone.
There is a form that needs to be completed before we can issue the tickets which will be sent to you on receipt of payment
online.
Calling all Campion Old Boys and Girls!! Do make sure you have registered with your current email address on our website, and/or that you join our Facebook or LinkedIn groups. We continue to build a network of Campion alumni, and these groups will enable you to stay in touch with news and events from the Old Campion community.
Website to register (see membership section): http://www.oldcampions.org/
Connect on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=3888657
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldcampionassociation/
Email:
Note: Membership details are kept on a database outside Campion school, but not shared with any individuals or organisations. If you do not want your details stored, please contact Admin via email address above to opt out.
SHOES FOR SCHOOL
WWW.SHOESFORSCHOOL.CO.UK
Local and family run based in Hornchurch selling school shoes to Secondary and Primary schools across Havering and surrounding areas – available from sizes Infant UK8 to Adult UK12 for both Boys & Girls in various popular brands.
We teamed up with Campion Parents’ Association and Campion School to offer regulation approved school shoes. Our collaboration with the school promotes support to Campion PA by donating £3.00 per pair sold. In addition, parents and carers in-cluding supporters of Campion receive £5.00 off any pair – all these come from our
own profit not added to the price of the shoe. We offer a Fitting Service in our showroom and you can purchase in store or Online.
If ordering online, please use codes CAMPION1 (1pair), CAMPION2 (2pairs) or CAMPION3 (3pairs) to get your £5 off per pair. Free delivery on all orders - most
of the time same day or next day delivery.
Visit our website for more details. Help your PA with fund raising target! Book an appointment: [email protected] or
Text/Call 07866-532901 ; 07973-831289 ; 01708-469143 Our Address: 22 Northumberland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2HL
Few samples of boys’ lace up school shoes in various brands
