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Shakira Smith, 11ATB for picking up anotherstudent’s broken pen to stop them gettinginto trouble for littering,

• Myah Ruby Andrew, 7.6 for helping Alexiswho is on crutches.

• Makhai Yearwood-Hines, 7.1 forsupporting other students with classwork.

Thank you for being brilliant role models!

The Winter Concert is such a greatoccasion and marks, for me, the beginningof the Christmas season. What a wonderful

showcase of our talented pupils. Well doneto all involved.

Christmas is a strange holiday: it comes atthe end of the longest term. Rarely is therea chance for real rest – there’s shopping,eating, parties, presents to wrap etc. Bestof all though is the fact that it is aboutbeing together. We are, as a rule, bettertogether. Communities can support oneanother and respond more effectivelywhen things aren’t quite how we want

them.

In school I want all our children to feel safeand happy. I expect good behaviour and

good manners. I know nearly all of you feelthis is important too. The vast majority ofBDA pupils do follow the school rules and

are praised for doing so. Poor behaviour islike the tiny dot in the square: what do youfocus on?

What do you see from the majority ofpupils?

• Using good manners

• Having kind/caring attitudes

•..Respect for everyone – a sense of_community

• Tolerance of each other’s beliefs/culture– a sense of community

• Following instructions

• Listening/trying their best at all times

• Behaving well in the community on their__way home

7th December 2017

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‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE….WELL-MANNERED

ACADEMY ANGELS:

Academy ANGELS

5 people you’d like to have

over for dinner:

• 2 Chainz – he’s my favourite artist and I think the best rapper of this generation

• Lebron James – I’m better than him but it would be nice to have someone who shares the same interests as me

• Kevin Hart – because he’s funnier than me

• Eddie Murphy – he’s also funnier than me and it will lighten the mood

• Stephan Curry - just so I can have the pleasure of kicking him out of my house

4 books and/or films you’ll

never forget:

• Coming to America – best Eddie Murphymovie of all time

• The Lion King

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971)– one of the first movies I ever watched

• Friday

3 foods you’d have for your

last meal:• KFC

• KFC

• KFC

2 places you’d love to visit:

• Old Dubai

• Thailand

1 day you’ll never forget:

• The day I was born because that waswhen greatness was born.

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Newsletter 7th December 2017

GET TO KNOW OUR ENGLISH TEACHER… MS YATES

54321...Get to know our admin apprentice… Mr Tshole

5 people you’d like to have

over for dinner:

• Bill Gates

• Dwayne Johnson

• Michael Jordan

• Michael Bublé

• Lionel Messi

4 books and films you’ll never

forget:

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

• Spiderman: Homecoming

• The Avengers

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School

3 foods you’d have for your

last meal:

• Rice with lamb curry

• Southern fried chicken

• Potato

2 of your favourite teachers:

• Mr Aung because he is really relaxed

• Ms Morris by the gates because she is

really nice to me

1 day you’ll never forget:

• The first time I came to school at BDA

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GET TO KNOW OUR ENGLISH TEACHER… MS YATES

54321...Get to know our student… Talha of Year 8


On Thursdays there is a Science club inroom 119 for KS3 students who would liketo come and do activities or experimentsthat they would not normally get to do ina lesson.

On this occasion, our lead technician Mr.Cook, helped students create intriguinglooking “crystal gardens”. It’s an “oldschool” experiment that can cover a lotof very useful practical skills. First, studentshave to set up heatproof mat, tripod,gauze and Bunsen burner with a recap onhow to safely light and use the burners.

Working in groups, the students picked ajar and depending on the size, theyneeded to discuss ratio’s and correctlymeasure the water and sodium silicate“water glass” using measuring cylinders.

The water needed to be hot so they hadto start heating the water in abeaker. Once it was warm enough, one

student from each group added theSodium Silicate and stirred the solutioncarefully with a glass rod to make sure itwas mixed properly without knocking thehot beaker over.

The next task was very difficult assomeone in each group had to wear heatmitts and slowly pour the warm solutioninto their jar. Everyone doing this did abrilliant job and no solution was spilt andno beakers slipped through the heatmitts!!

Once the solution was allowed to settle,the students then dropped differenttransition metals, such as metal sulphate,chloride or nitrate crystals into thesolution. Each chemical crystal they usedproduces a different colour and once itsunk to the bottom of the jar, somethingreally fascinating started to happen…theystarted to grow in a trail-like fashion!

SCIENCE CLUB: WHAT’S COOKING IN THE LAB?

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SCIENCE AT BDA

(Continued overleaf)

Reacting with the sodium silicatesolution each metal salt crystal forms aprecipitate, forming an insoluble metalsilicate. For example a crystal of Cobalt(II) Chloride reacts and forms a precipitateof Cobalt (II) silicate.

As the solution is still warm it speeds thisreaction up so that the students canwatch it grow in front of them. Just like aStalagmite they grow upwards to formwonderful structures, some looking just liketrees. By using different metal salts you

can create different coloured structures,making a multi coloured gardens.

It’s a very fragile garden though so the jarsneed to be handled with care.

You can see the students did a great jobwith their gardens and really enjoyedwatching them grow right in front ofthem!!

SCIENCE AT BDA

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SCIENCE CLUB: WHAT’S COOKING IN THE LABS?

The latest event in this year’s housecompetition took place on Tuesday. Thesix houses battled it out in an epic war ofthe minds called University Challenge.Staff and students raced to press thebuzzer first and answer some devilishlydifficult questions asked by our very ownJeremy Paxman, Mr Preston.

A highlight of the first round was anincredibly closely fought bout between MrFalana’s Colossians and the Ms Noble-captained Corinthian team, which sawCorinthians clinch victory in the finalmoments.

The semi-finals were similarly tight withTeam Romans sneaking past Corinthiansinto the final and Galatians just beatingPhilippians in the closest of battles.

The final saw Romans take on Galatiansand it went to the final starter question.Romans were fastest to the buzzer andwon in emphatic fashion. Well doneRomans with amazing answers by Ikram,Dyon, Amani and their captain, Ms Ingr.

Next up…Hampers!

WAR OF THE MINDS:UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE

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HOUSE COMPETITIONS

Remember to come and try playingScrabble at Scrabble Club – and remind

your tutors to show you the weekly puzzleevery Friday for your chance to win a prize!

WHOLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: SCRABBLE CLUB

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ART & TECHNOLOGY

Christmas Crochet Club

Friday lunch time 1:15 in 041 with Ms Robson

(Space for 15-20 students)

- Relax &unwind after a long day- Channel your inner artist- Learn new techniques or strengthen your ability- Make new friends- One-to-one assistance available

* Staff also welcome!*

Clay Sculpting Workshop

Every Wednesday and Thursday after school in room 131(With Ms Morris & Ms Shah)


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ART & TECHNOLOGY

Once again, our art students are raisingmoney for charity this year by selling theirartwork commissioned by YOU.

For just £15, you can get an original artpiece created by our talented studentswhich would make a fantastic gift for aloved one this Christmas!

The money raised will go to a charity to bedecided soon.

How it works:

You pass on photo to Ms Shah (Head ofArt) for a student to work from. Students willwork with their strengths and commit tocompleting it before the end of term.

If you know some of the participatingstudents, you can request them and/ordiscuss what you would like.

If you are overjoyed by the piece, please

do tip! You can see a selection of lastyear’s wonderful commissions on displayoutside 068, and also printed across thispage.

Please support our students and the goodcause!

ART FOR CHARITY: PERSONALISED COMMISSION PIECES


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ART & TECHNOLOGY


Hi everyone,

With one week left before the Christmasholidays, there’s a lot to do in the library!Remember, you should have read yoursecond book and passed your secondbook by now. If you haven’t, come andspeak to us about how you can get ontarget! Well done to everyone who hasalready met or even exceeded this target.

We’re also asking that students withoverdue library books return these beforethe holiday. We’d love for other students tohave a chance to take these books home,and for you to be able to borrow somethingelse, so please find them and bring them in!If you have any questions about youroverdue books, or have lost one, pleasecome in and speak to us so we can sort itout.

Finally, if you would like to take a new bookaway to read at home over Christmas,come in and find one! We’ve got somegreat new books waiting to be borrowed,so come and ask one of us if you’re not surewhat to read next.

Hetty Feather’s Christmas by Jacqueline Wilson

Cosy up for Christmas with this brand-newfestive story, starring everyone's favouriteVictorian foundling, Hetty Feather!

An unexpected gift leads to trouble forHetty on Christmas Day at the FoundlingHospital, and the dreaded Matron Bottomlyis delighted to have an excuse to excludeHetty from the festive celebrations. PoorHetty is distraught – but just when it seemsthat all is lost, a dear friend arrives to whiskher away for a Christmas unlike any other . ..

Full of friendship, fun and festive cheer, thisfollow-up to Jacqueline Wilson’s book HettyFeather is a great story – and we love thestunning illustrations by Nick Sharratt andfabulous bonus material featuring fun factsabout the Victorian Christmas. Great if youlove Jacqueline Wilson books, or if you’re inthe mood for something Christmassy!

Ms Codling

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Here’s what we’re tweeting…

LIBRARY NEWS

WEEKLY UPDATE BOOK REVIEW


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SPORTS

NEXT WEEK’S SPORTS FIXTURES

For more updates on sporting activities at the academy, visit our BDA sports twitter page: @BDASport

Here’s what we’re tweeting…

Sport Opposition Year Date Time Location Staff

Football Westminster U1811.12.1

716.00 BDA KIN

Football QPR League 7/U1313.12.1

715.30 BDA BTS

Football Hurlingham U1513.12.1

716.30 BDA FRT

BasketballBorough

League KS3

14.12.1

716.00 BDA PRS


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SPORTS


Over the last few weeks, BDA’s table tennissquad won the borough tournament on the13th of November at Fulham Boys College.Additionally, the 23rd of November saw thesquad win the West London Schools’Championships for both under 13s girls andboys.

On the 30th of November we won againwith the under 16s boys and under 16s girlsat Crest Academy. Please note that all 4teams qualified for the London Schoolsfinals which take place on the 13th ofJanuary at the University of East London.

WINNING STREAK: BDATABLE TENNIS SQUAD ARE A1!

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SPORTS


Last week, an exciting experience for ourboys mentoring group came about whenthey were taken the year 7s boys group getmentored once a week by Marvin Herbertwho organised the trip for us.

Marvin Herbert who works for MTK GlobalLondon is a boxing coach and mentor whovisits schools as well as young offenderinstitutions to mentor and inspire studentsinto making good life choices.

The boys, felt absolutely privileged to be inattendance of such an event as theywatched professional boxers in sparringcombat.

A big thank you goes to Ms Butts and MrFrench for accompanying our boys, andmore importantly to Mr Herbert for helpingto make this experience a reality.

BOXING: A SPORT FOR THE BODY AND MIND

BOYS MENTORINGGROUP

Shylio Thibou

Preston Samba Rickai Henry

Merveille Samba Jaian Woods-Bell

Ilyas HisbaniTeshay Kuzynski-Morris

Renell RookwoodWarren Stephens-Bonfield

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SPORTS

Breakfast Club: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Lunchtime Club: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

After school Clubs: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Table Tennis Club

Where: Sports Hall

Who: Coach Medellin

SPORTS ENRICHEMENT: GET YOURSELF INVOLVED


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SPORTS

When: Friday lunch time

Where: Sports Hall

Who: Mr King

Badminton ClubAll Years

*Bring your trainers*

When: Wednesday

Lunchtime & after school

Where: Gym

Who: Coach Leroy

Boxing Club




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SPORTS

Where: Sports Hall

When: Thursday lunchtime &

after school

Who: Mr Jennings

Basketball ClubAll Years


Where: Sports Hall

When: Friday @ 7.15

Boys’ Dodge-ballAll Years




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SPORTS

Where: Sports Hall

When: Monday lunchtime

Who: Ms Shawal

Netball TrainingYears 10 &11


When: Tuesday after school

Where: Sports Hall

Who: Ms Shawal

Netball Training


Years 7,8, & 9



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SPORTS

Where: 3G pitchWhen: Monday after school

Who: Ms Butts & Ms Forster

Girls’ FootballAll Years

*Bring your football boots*

When: Tuesday 7:15am

Where: On site

All Years/StaffGirls’ Morning Fitness



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SPORTS

Where: 3G pitch

When: Monday after school

Who: Mr Johnson & Mr

Clingham

Boys’ FootballYears 7 & 8


When: Thursday 7:30am

Where: On site

Who: Mr Thornton

All Years/StaffBoys’ Rugby Fitness



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SPORTS


Where: 3G pitch

When: Thursday after school

Who: Mr French

Boys’ FootballYear 10


When: Monday after school

Where: Netball courts

Who: Ms Vasey

Year 7Netball Enrichment



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PERFORMING ARTS

Key Stage 3 Drama Company starts in the Drama Studio.

This will take place at lunchtime on Thursdays.


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PERFORMING ARTS

If you would like

instrumental lessons,

please see Miss Friar

or Miss Botham

in the Music office for a

letter.


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PERFORMING ARTS

Break Times

For GCSE, BTEC, A level and those

students practicing

for exams or the

musical.

Lunchtimes Year Group

Monday Year 7 only

Tuesday First come first serve

Wednesday First come first serve

Thursday First come first serve

Friday First come first serve


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Soup: Creamy

MushroomSoup: Red Lentil

Soup: Tomato &

Basil

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Soup: Vegetable

Cottage Pie Sweet & sour

Chicken

Beef Stroganoff

Strand Fish & Chips

with Tartar sauce &

Lemon

Vegetable Quorn

Pie Topped with

Mash

(V)

Sweet & sour with

Tofu & Vegetables

(V)

Mushroom

Stroganoff

(V)

Vegetable Quiche

(V)

Selection of

Seasonal

vegetables

Noodles with

Beansprout & soya

sauce Braised Rice Chunky Chips

Jacket Potatoes

with a Selection of

Fillings

Jacket Potatoes

with a Selection of

Fillings

Jacket Potatoes

with a Selection of

Fillings

Jacket Potatoes

with a Selection of

Fillings

Pasta Selection Pasta Selection Pasta Selection Pasta Selection

Freshly Filled Rolls

and Sandwiches


and Sandwiches


and Sandwiches


and Sandwiches

Grab and Go salad

Seasonal

Vegetables

Grab and Go salad

Prawn crackers

Grab and Go salad

Green Beans or

Salad

Grab and Go salad

Baked Beans

Pear Sponge served

with Custard

Selection of cold

Desserts

Caramel Tart with

sprinkles

Selection of cold

Desserts

Lemon Drizzle Cake

served with Custard

Selection of cold

Desserts

Chocolate

Profiteroles

Selection of cold

Desserts

Bon Appétit

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:Newsletter 7th December 2017

Noun

The ability to produce a desired or

intended result

NEXT WEEK’S THEMEGIVING

2 Corinthians 9:7

“Each of you should give what you have

decided in your heart to give, not

reluctantly or under compulsion, for God

loves a cheerful giver.

THE WORLD AT BDA

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WORD OF THE WEEKEFFICACY

10.12.17: Human Rights Day

11.12.17: International Day of the

Mountain

12.12.17: Hanukkah begins

18.12.17: International Migrants Day

20.12.17: International Human Solidarity

Day

OUR TWEET OF THE WEEK!

“Let’s go to Lille! #BDA #MFL

#istherewifionthecoach”

- Languages at BDA

(@bdamfl)


This week’s diary &

examinations:P1, 2 & 3 P4 & 5 P6&7

Monday

11.12.17

• Y10 DOL/Rewards Assembly

Sports Hall AM REG

• Y10 Franklin Scholars (with Y7) in

F105 8.30 – 9.00

• Oxford Project 15.30 in F011

• School Musical Rehearsal

Y11 Triple

Science (1hr

45): Chemistry

Y11 Combine

d Science

Chemistry (1hr

15)

Y11

Mathematics

(Calculator)

Y11 RE

Tuesday

12.12.17

• Y11 Drama students off timetable

all day

• Y7 DOL/Rewards Assembly Sports

Hall AM REG

• KAA Dance Competition in the

Potter Theatre

• Y7 Prep till 16.15

Y11

Geography

Y11 History

(Tudors)

Y11

Mathematic

s

(Calculator)

Wednesday

13.12.17

• Y8 DOL/Rewards Assembly Sports

Hall AM REG

• Y10 Franklin Scholars (with Y7) in

F105 8.30 – 9.30

• KAA Dance Competition in the

Potter Theatre

Y11 OpC:

Physics (triple)

(1hr 45), Bs,

Cat, Dr, It(B),

Mt, Pe,

Y11 Ss(B),

Hs(B), Bs(B)

Y11

Combined

Science

Physics (1hr

15)

Thursday

14.12.17

• Christmas lunch

• P6&7: Y12&13 Christmas Service &

Assembly in Potter Theatre

• P6&7 Y9 DOL/Rewards Assembly

Sports Hall

• Staff Panto 6&7 Year 7-8 Main Hall

• Y10 and Y11 to lessons P6&7

• Last day Y12&13

Y11 catch-up on any mock exams missed

all day (BA)

Friday

15.12.17

No 6th form in school.

NB: restaurant & Utopia closed at lunchtime

Dismissal from 12.35pm

Site Cleared by 1pm

Reception staffed to 6pm

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NEXT WEEK’S DIARY


Period Time YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11

REG & P1

8.30am -

9.45am

Xmas Assembly

(MH)

Tutors then P1

teachers

Xmas Assembly

(MH)

Tutors then P1

teachers

REG & Normal

lesson REG & Normal lesson

AM REG Rewards

Assembly Sports Hall

P1 Normal lesson

P2 9.45 – 10.30am Normal lesson Normal lesson Normal lesson Normal lesson Normal lesson

P3 10.30-11.15 Normal lesson Normal lesson

Xmas Assembly

(MH) P3 teachers

to take to hall. Normal lesson Normal lesson

BREAK

11.15am -

11:45am BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK

P4

11:45am -

12:35pm Tutor Time Tutor Time Tutor time

Xmas Assembly (MH)

Tutors take from Line

up

Xmas Assembly (MH)

Tutors take from Line up

Dismissal Dismissal by DOL Dismissal by Dol Dismissal by DoL

Dismissal from

assembly Dismissal from assembly

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