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Issue 582 - 17th March 2017

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Where could I be?

This week, I have had the pleasure of extending my learning through my first experience as Acting Headteacher. Part of the challenge for me during this week was to set myself some targets of what I would like to achieve and what I would like to develop in my own skillset, and then balance my time in order to achieve these things. Having to plan ahead, and consider all the available options, has been key to taking a considered approach to the week, as has been developing my understanding more widely of groups and teams across the organisation in order to understand how we collaborate effectively across the school. As I reflect upon the learning experience I have had this week, I will be evaluating my targets and re-working these as necessary to continue moving my own learning forward.

This made me contemplate a link to a recent experience that each family at Honywood will have had the opportunity to be part of over the last few months; a learning review. As our weeks of learning reviews draw to a close, it’s worth considering what the purpose of this process is all about, and to help our youngsters to do this I have written the following to them all:

“Dear Learner,Why do we ask you to set yourself targets? Is it an exercise to fill some criteria for a meeting, or are they there to make a positive difference to your learning?I have been lucky to be part of a number of learning review meetings over the last few months, and as we have looked forward in each of them, I’ve given you a particular mental image to consider:

You are in Cohort 11, it’s August, and all of your exams are over. It’s a Thursday in the last week of August, and at 9am you walk into the Main Hall at Honywood. You go to a table where your Learning Group Leader is standing, with a pile of envelopes. They smile at you, ask you to sign for your envelope, and then you find yourself a space in the hall.

You open the envelope and take out the piece of paper; what thought goes through your head? Is it, ‘If only I had…’, or is it ‘I did everything I could, and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. I have no regrets’.

Notice throughout this image that I did not ask you to consider what is written on the piece of paper inside the envelope. The point of the visualisation is that it shouldn’t matter what numbers or letters are on there, but if you have tried your best, taken every relevant opportunity available to you and have committed to your learning throughout your time at Honywood, you’ll be content with what is written there.

If your thoughts jumped immediately to ‘If only…’, then consider what the purpose of the targets in your review were, the purpose of every piece of advice you are given, and most importantly, how you want to feel in the August of your results and in life beyond that moment. It doesn’t matter where you are now, every positive step from now onwards will take you towards your aspirations. Remember that our targets are steps to help us achieve our goals.

Mrs Downes.”

HeadlinesBy Acting Head Paula Downes

School ProductionWe are less than 2 weeks away from our School Production of ‘Fame’. The youngsters involved have been working very hard and are now on their final rehearsal, demonstrating the excellent standard that comes from collaborating with others, from developing confidence through practice, and from being committed to developing and refining their skills to produce a high quality contribution. This is all made even better by having a superb audience, so I do hope you are able to join us on Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th March at 7pm for what we can promise will be an outstanding evening. Tickets are available from Learner Reception, priced at £6 for adults and £4 for under 16’s; make sure you get them early to avoid disappointment.

Cohort 11 Easter RevisionWe are just 2 weeks away from our Easter break, during which there are a number of revision sessions on offer. Mr Smith will make the programme available to youngsters in Cohort 11 shortly, which will detail the days and times that subject sessions are available during the break. There has been so much positive feedback in the past regarding the revision sessions, so I would take up some of the opportunities on offer.

Thanks to

Izzie Donald (10HBy), Elleanna Jenkins (10DGu), Maddie Orrow (10SAr), Molly Pride (10ABu), Ben Whitehead (10SAr) and Jack Whitehead (10 AMi) for leading a recent session with teachers. Christina Day (9MWo), Lucy Pearson (9MMe) and Finn Thompson (11SPl) for showing real care and consideration to a colleague recently.

Daisy Cornell (8JWi), Alfie Harrod (8KBr), Finley Ball (7DCa), Emma Hornsby (7PBl), Jude Battersby (7JMc) and Emily Pyatt (7KAr) for the time they spent with visitors to the school on Thursday this week.

Abi Elliott-Houghton (8KBr), Tyler Emery (8KCo), Amelie Gillman (8SLo), Roxie Orrow (8KCo), Lucas Rogers (8CHa) and Sam Smith (8SLo) for leading tours for visitors to the school this week.

Lois Carpenter (11LJo), Niamh Parkinson (11HFr), Emily Eagle (10CHo), Corinne Bryant (10DGu), Lee Taylor (11SPl), Jonjo McCabe (11MRa), Max Plumridge (11MRa), Ben McKeown (11HFr), Jay Windard (10CGa), Ben McSweeney (10FJo) and Simon Donnelly (10FJo) for the support of GCSE PE practical exams this week.

Karta Morley (9KHo), Guy Anderson (8KBr), Finley Kennedy (7PBl), Matthew Cornell (9HBr), Rachel Ball (7DCa), James Ball (10ABu), Marcus Fox (10AMi), Willow Frost (10AMi), Joshua Carter (8KCo), Joshua Turnbull (11SPl), Elliott Harding (9EFo), Oliver Holmes ( 10MWh), Troy Collins (10ABu), Daniel Maher (10DGu), Millie Lane (10CGa), Elleanna Jenkins (10DGu) and Maddie Orrow (10SAr) for their fantastic contribution to the opening of My Learning Hub on Wednesday, ensuring all guests were welcomed and looked after throughout the evening.

Georgia Meyer-Hek (9DSc), Lucy Bovington (9DSc), Emily Reeve (9KHo), Abigail Lee (9KHo), Emelia Saunders (9MMe), Olivia Hodgetts (9MWo) and Faye Tate (9MMe) for the wonderful and thoughtful dance performance that they gave at the opening of My Learning Hub.

Parents’ Time

Simon Mason will be available to see parents without appointment:

Monday 9.00am—9.45amTuesday 7.15am—8.00am

Wednesday 3.00pm—3.45pmThursday 5.00pm—6.00pm

Friday 7.15am—8.00am

HeadlinesBy Acting Head Paula Downes

Lead Learner Update Since the Lead and Deputy Learners have been appointed they have had an incredibly busy time. They have:

1. Created a new learner leadership structure and launched it in an assembly.

2. Designed the Ambassador application and interview process as well as being involved in interviews.

3. Designed and led a session for trainee teachers with a focus on learner voice at Honywood.

4. And finally they are currently in the process of finalising their Development Plans for the year which this week have been shared at the Leadership Team meeting.

Lead and Deputy Learner for AttributesThis term Maddie Orrow and Ellie Cardy have been focusing on the ambassador interviews and creating their development plan. They are particularly keen to carry on the work initiated by our previous Lead and Deputy for Skills Adam Lynes and Shannon Maher. They are working closely with the IT Team and hope to have a MLA website that will appear as an app on youngsters’ iPads by September 2017. They are also in discussions with Ms Barnes for how they can develop the attributes through Quintet Week. Both Beth and Maddie have also been involved in Subject Development Ambassador interviews.

Lead and Deputy Learner for EnvironmentElleanna Jenkins and Daniel Maher are very keen to widen the context of what environment entails and have been putting a proposal in place with Mrs Bash and Mrs Frid to create a community event every half term, such as a café or meeting event for the elderly to catch up with friends. They see the value of developing links with all aspects of our community and are keen to lead on this new initiative. Both Elleanna and Daniel have also been involved in Environment & Community and Events Ambassador interviews.

Lead and Deputy Learner for LeadershipThis term Ben Whitehead and Maddie Dyson have been primarily focusing on developing ideas to increase leadership opportunities in Cohorts 7 to 9. They have started discussing what possible roles could be introduced in Cohort 7 and 8 to improve learner voice. Such ideas include visiting their primary schools to promote the school to year 5 and 6 learners by showcasing their learning. Both Ben and Maddie have also been involved in Subject Lead Ambassador interviews.

Lead and Deputy Learner for ProgressionIsabella Donald and Beth Archer are keen on developing a resource for prospective Year 5 and 6 learners that will support their transition into secondary school. They will look to develop this resource in consultation with Mr Caygill. They were both part of last year’s Creative Team and want to build on the ideas of how revision can be designed more regularly into learning sessions and LS3. Once the Ambassador Cohort Teams are up and running they plan to look at how each of the Cohort Ambassadors can support individual

Learners’ Voice at Honywood

learners during LS3, similar to how MLCs are organised. Isabella and Beth have also been involved in interviews for the Cohort Ambassadors and the Careers Ambassadors.

Lead and Deputy Learner for WellbeingMolly Pride and Troy Collins have decided their main focus will be to complete the renovation of the private room in Family Learning Team. The purpose of this room is to have a space to speak privately with members of staff or even to hold meetings however, both learners feel a refurbishment to the room will help learners to de-stress. They will work closely with the Family Learning Team and their Ambassadors in order to make sure the room meets everyone’s expectations. Molly and Troy have also been involved in the Support Ambassador interviews.

Lead and Deputy Learner for Virtual WorldJack Whitehead and Holly Plank are keen to research into a wider range of learning apps and encourage more subject teams to use them in sessions. They are looking forward to supporting Mrs Frogley and her newly appointed Social Media and Online Ambassadors in providing material for our own social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook and look to promote safer use of technology in the virtual world that we live in. Both Jack and Holly have recently been involved in the appointment of Social Media and Online Ambassadors.

Cohort 7 Creative TeamMaddie Orrow and Ellie Cardy have been leading the Cohort 7 Creative Team. The team have chosen to focus on a fundraising idea, which is an Easter riddle hunt for Cohort 7 to take part in. The event will take place on Tuesday 28th March during LS3 and has been launched in assembly. Learning Groups will be required to solve riddles which direct them to certain locations around the school. At each location they will discover a letter; the letters will then spell out a place in school where a prize will be waiting. The learning group leaders will have to nominate one learner from their learning group who has been the most curious, collaborative and considered.

Cohort 8/9 &10 Creative TeamCohort 8 Creative Team is led by Elleanna Jenkins and Dan Maher, Cohort 9 Ben Whitehead and Maddie Dyson and Cohort 10 Isabella Donald and Beth Archer. The teams initially met separately but have since decided to merge. The main reason for the merge is that they have all decided to organise an Easter Egg hunt at the Spirit of Honywood Event on Saturday 1st April. They have met with Mrs Lockett and decided to organise two

events, one for primary children and one for secondary children.

Cohort 7 French Theatre Play Honywood Equestrian Teamoff to a flying Start

At Honywood, we offer a diverse range of opportunities for youngsters. In recent years, we have drawn together youngsters with equestrian skills and supported them in the competitive environment, representing the school. Recently, our newly formed team, Ava Coughlan, Chloe Gilfallan, Sophia Gray, Millie Felstead, Molly Mead and Emily Reeve competed in their first competition with outstanding results!

Molly, Ava and Chloe took a team 3rd in the 70cm class with Molly jumping a fast clear round and placing 3rd overall. In the 80cm class they were joined by Millie to finish 2nd as a team with Molly and Millie achieving 3rd and 4th individually. A last minute decision to enter the team for the 90cm class brought a 1st place for Millie Felstead in a clear 19 second round! A fantastic first competition demonstrating extraordinary collaboration and confidence from the girls.

In addition to the Honywood Equestrian team, we are also offering a Wednesday after school and Friday lunchtime club for youngsters interested in horses and horse care. Please contact Mrs Gray if you are interested.

On Friday 10th March, Cohort 7 were given the opportunity to experience some French theatre in the form of a play. The production was performed by Onatti Productions and the play was entitled “Shipwrecked en France”. The story was based around a teenage boy, Tyler, whose journey along a French beach resulted in him being stranded miles away from his hotel! Throughout the hour that the play was performed, the audience helped Tyler to work his way back to his parents who were at L’Hôtel Napoleon by asking questions in French and translating information into English. Several learners volunteered to go up onto the stage and take part in the performance and the confidence that was displayed was exemplary.

The play was performed in a mixture of both English and French and with the help of a vocabulary booklet and watching the actions of the performers, the audience were able to follow the story comfortably.

This was a great opportunity to enhance confidence in understanding the French language and it was a very enjoyable way to learn new vocabulary and practise listening skills!

I really enjoyed watching the production. It was very interestingbecause we all got involved. It was really helpful with learningFrench. Hannah Read

I thought it was really funny and interesting - especially the audience participation Toby Roberts

I think the play was really cool with just enough English as well so I couldunderstand it ! Also interacting with the actors was really fun! Amber Skingle

I think the performance was really good as they tried to get usinvolved, I really enjoyed it! Isabella Rigby

I really enjoyed it as it was incredibly funny. The lady could speak verygood French! Tom Vincent

I really liked that it was funny but it was also educational. Also I liked it when we got to join in - it made it more interesting! Maxine-Emily Harvey

It was a 10/10 play! James Deakin

I really enjoyed the play and I found it funny how the woman keptchanging character. I would watch it again if I could! Joseph Morton

I liked the play because it included one French person and one English. I hope to watch another one soon! Lily Hutson

I enjoyed the play because they included people from the audience. Sophie Poole

I found it really fun and an enjoyable way to learn. Corey Edwards

Cohort 7 French Theatre Play

My Learning Hub Launch

Wednesday 15th March 2017 saw the official opening event for My Learning Hub (MLH) and what a fantastic evening it was! It has been two years since Essex County Council asked the school if we would be interested in building one of their new Autism Support Centres (an easy decision for us!). Since then we have been on a challenging and exciting journey. This week’s event celebrated that journey and gave us a chance to thank all those who have made this building possible. It was a real pleasure to see such a mix of people during the evening, all of whom have contributed to MLH. Once again I would like to thank everyone involved for helping us build such fantastic learning space. I could not keep up with the number of compliments we received that evening!

The event began in spectacular fashion as members of Mrs Houghton’s cohort 9 GCSE dance class performed a piece of their own composition. They were given a brief to create a piece that would reflect the anxieties faced by learners with autism when moving into a mainstream secondary school, and how the support of MLH and their peers would help them overcome their difficulties. The learners’ interpretation was superb and my thanks go out to Georgia Meyer-Hek (9DSc), Lucy Bovington (9DSc), Emily Reeve (9KHo), Abigail Lee (9KHo), Emelia Saunders (9MMe), Olivia Hodgetts (9MWo) and Faye Tate (9MMe) and to Mrs Houghton and Mrs Frogley for their help co-ordinating this composition.

Learners from different Cohorts helped represent the school and MLH during the evening, and I could not have been more proud of the way they conducted themselves and made the visitors feel welcome. There were some very proud parents as well! My thanks to Karta Morley (9KHo), Guy Anderson (8KBr), Finley Kennedy (7PBl), Matthew Cornell (9HBr), Rachel Ball (7DCa), James Ball (10ABu), Marcus Fox (10AMi), Willow Frost (10AMi), Joshua Carter (8KCo), Joshua Turnbull (11SPl), Elliott Harding (9EFo), Oliver Holmes ( 10MWh), Troy Collins (10ABu), Daniel Maher (10DGu), Millie Lane (10CGa), Elleanna Jenkins (10DGu) and Maddie Orrow (10SAr).

Mr Cordy-McKenna

Congratulations to Millie Felstead (9MWo) and Ethan Harding (7KGu) who both entered the competition to design a logo for the new My Learning Hub which launches Wednesday 15th March. The logo design will be etched onto the doors of the MLH and used to identify the hub for staff and learners.Millie and Ethan both designed a similar logo and then collaborated to create the final version which is being professionally set. They were presented with gift vouchers by Mr Cordy-McKenna. Well done to both of you!

MLH Logo Winners

A Claes Oldenburg Inspired Tea Party

Cohort 8 would like to request the pleasure of your company for…

Invitation

onWednesday 22nd March

Open studio from 3.30pm until6pm

My Learning Hub Support Worker

(37 hours per week, 39 weeks, £13,913 - £15,430 p.a.)

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our team of staff supporting youngsters’ learning. The post will involve the successful applicant in working one-to-one with specific learners, supporting small groups of learners and supporting learners in our new Enhanced Provision for learners with autism.

We offer:

A high achieving Academy producing excellent examination results (70% 5 A*-Cs including English and Maths).

A learning environment where you will be asked to expand your thinking about the

high-challenge education we offer our young people.

A learning model under-pinned by strong, authentic relationships, shared responsibility and teamwork, which values every member of our school community.

Excellent in-house induction and training for all our new employees.

You will need:

Outstanding people skills, flexibility and initiative.

Knowledge and understanding of the learning difficulties faced by youngsters with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Minimum Grade C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths - ‘A’ Level (or

equivalent) education preferred. A willingness to learn every day as you consistently strive to increase your impact on

our youngsters’ learning.

Experience of having worked in a nursing environment would be advantageous. For an information pack, or to organise a pre-application visit, contact Mrs S. Pattison (spattison@honywoodschool.com), Honywood Community Science School, Westfield Drive Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1PZ (Telephone: 01376 564706).

Closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd March, interviews will be held on Thursday 30th March

Honywood

Community Science School

Menu subject to change

Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Main Course Traditional

Cottage Pie served with seasonal vegetables or beans

Roast Chicken with stuffing, roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Beef Lasagne with green salad & garlic bread

Sweet & Sour Chicken Noodles with spring roll & prawn crackers

Traditional Fish & Chips with peas or beans

Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Cottage Pie served with seasonal vegetables or beans

Golden Vegetable Loaf with roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Vegetarian Lasagne with green salad & garlic bread

Sweet & Sour Vegetable Noodles with spring roll & prawn crackers

Tomato & Basil Quiche with chips & salad

Dessert Forest Fruit Crumble & Custard

Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Sauce

Keylime Pie Strawberry Mousse

Fresh Fruit Salad

Pasta Bake BBQ Sausage Cheese Sauce Plain

Chicken Tikka Vegetable Tikka Plain

Cheese Sauce Tomato & Basil Plain

Arrabbiata Sauce Plain

Pasta Bake of the day

Courtyard Cafe

Pizza Tugo Quad Special

Pizza Tugo Quad Special

Pizza Tugo Quad Special

Pizza Tugo Quad Special

Pizza Tugo Quad Special

Cohort 7 Boys Football result - Maltings 2 - Honywood 3

Finally, the time had come to see what Honywood were made of due to having two previous fixtures cancelled and they didn't disappoint. Conditions were tough and didn't suit Honywood’s intricate style of play as the pitch was undulating and uneven. It was a tough start as the boys hadn't played together before and Maltings took the first chance with a well worked header.

The boys were resilient and piled on the pressure, it soon told as they equalized just before half time as Oakley Jacobs followed up the shot tapping it home. Much of the same came in the second half but Maltings yet again managed to take the lead against the run of play. With not long to go and numerous missed chances we really were wondering if luck was not on our side. Another great run by Oakley Jacobs gave himself another chance and finally one hit the back of the net. The boys continued to run the game and there was only going to be one outcome from there on as the best move of the match was neatly finished by Harry Regan leaving us 3-2 in front when it really mattered.

An excellent overall display with great performances from the likes of Josh Taylor, Harry Regan, Alex Jennings, Alex Larner and Joe Fulford.

On Tuesday 14th March a group of Cohort 8 learners visited Alec Hunter school where they spent the morning in mixed school groups observing the teaching and learning styles.

The intention of the project is to enable C8 and C5 to identify what makes good learning, encouraging them to identify good resources/teaching styles that can be used in their own school.

On 21st June the learners will present their findings to the headteacher of all the schools involved in the project at Alec Hunter. Well done to: Amy Banks, Mathilda Hartmann, Alfie Wells, Brandon Oliver, Fraser McLauchlan, Jack Raine, Madison Campbell, Sam Hazel Young, Charlie Simmonds.

Learner to Learner Project

My Learning Choices

We can offer places, at no charge, for parents and/or carers of young people at Honywood School

It is a step-by-step programme that covers topics such as:

Power struggles Listening

Praise Consequences and

The brain development of a teenager We aim to give parents a greater understanding of the

development process of a teenage child it runs for 10 weeks and is held for 2 hours every week

We offer support and care wherever it is needed

The next UOT group course begins on

Wednesday 19th April 2017 from 7-9PM

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01376 561231 EXT 277 or email us at jthomas1@honywoodschool.com

“Very good laugh, as well as informative”

“The recovery and de-escalation session was very good”

“Comments from parents that have attended the course….

We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Easter Fair on the 1st April. If you can spare a couple

of hours there are lots of different activities you could help with. Please contact Miss Lockett if you have time to donate - spirit@honywoodschool.com

English

Cohort 10, do you need any support in preparation for your mock examinations? What were your recent Learning Points? Do you know what you need to do to improve?Don’t hesitate to book an MLC today.

MFL

“Cohort 10 - do you need any support in revising for your upcoming mock exams? Would you like to discuss exam techniques on how to complete the reading and listening papers, or perhaps you would like some support with your writing or speaking? If so, book an MLC today”

Enterprise & Solutions.

MLCs this week are available to Cohort 7 learners that would like help working through the final stages of their ‘product design’ challenge. Sessions will also be available for Cohort 8s that would like to go over how the stock market works and how companies can benefit from allowing people to buy shares in their business.

Business Studies.

MLCs this week will be focused on the ‘Business in the Real World’ for the Cohort 9s, with the main focus on the methods of expanding a business and on ‘Case Study 2’. Sessions will also be available for C10s who would like to revise specific aspects of the course, as they begin preparing for their mock exams.

Apprenticeship/Careers

Well doneto our Cohort 8 Duty Receptionists

Faris BilbeisiOliver Butters

James CunnaneWilliam DyerHarry Easter

Kai GilbertsonBobby Moore

My Learning Choices

Family Learning Teamemail FLT@honywoodschool.comIf your youngster is absent please email attendance@honywoodschool.com

Hospitality/Chef Apprenticeship Opportunity:

The Chapel Inn, 4 Market Hill, Coggeshall, Colchester

The Chapel’s current apprentice has successfully completed his apprenticeship and they are looking to take on a new apprentice. Training is work based and the training provider is HIT. The apprentice will be working toward NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery and can then go on to study a Level 3 or take on a full-time position as a commis chef.

The commitment is 30 hours per week (which will include shift work) at an apprentice rate but any overtime is paid above the apprentice rate. Contact: Craig Bull or Greg on 01376 561655 or thechapelinn.com.

The Russell Group of Universities

Are you in Cohorts 9, 10 or 11 and have you got aspirations to go to one of the top universities like Cambridge or Oxford commonly known as Oxbridge?

These fab unis are part of ‘The Russell Group’ of Universities. This group represents 24 leading universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience for students of all backgrounds and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.

We are lucky to have some current students from Cambridge University coming in to school to tell you all about their university and dispel any misconceptions surrounding Oxbridge and to answer any questions you may have.

This session is on Tuesday 21st March 2017 at 2.30pm in Da1 (Dance Studio). You must ask your subject tutor if you can attend because some of you may have an exam or other reason but don’t worry if that’s the case because there will be another chance next year!

PLEASE let me know by email if you are interested in attending this session. Mrs Wiggins (swiggins@honywoodschool.com)