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Principal’s Message

From a personal perspective, I am

staggered by the speed with which

the term has flown by. Equally, I am

very grateful to the Governing body,

staff, students and parents alike who

have warmly welcomed me to the

school. The term itself started very

positively for the school, with a

successful Ofsted monitoring visit that

confirms and verifies that the school

is moving in the right trajectory. This

is a real accomplishment and I am

truly proud that our collective efforts

have been recognised externally in

such a manner. Students in Years 11,

12 and 13 have worked tirelessly to

get ready for public examinations and

we are all indebted to the staff that

have given up their time to stay after

school to support with the facilitation

of revision sessions and 1:1 support. I

also thank those staff in advance for

giving up their May half-term to

support students in getting ready for

their exams. The school wishes all the

students sitting a public examination

the very best of luck.

I have met with almost every member

of staff and a large number of

students to review the student care

model employed by the school. A new

model of student care will be

developed and refined in Term 6,

ready for the commencement of the

new academic year. Likewise, a

system of professional development

for all members of staff at all levels is

being developed by both Mr D Wise

and Mr T Wise with me. As we come

to the end of this term, a number of

key appointments to the staffing body

have been made and I am genuinely

excited about the strength and depth

of quality that will be joining TDS

come September. I have also been

enamoured by the students this term,

their warm welcomes and well wishes

have been very humbling. This was

epitomised for me last week by the

sheer grit, determination and

resilience displayed by our Year 8 and

9 Girls’ football team, whose

accomplishments this academic year

have been staggering. Evenings, such

as the Sixth Form Award’s night and

the year 11 study skills talk to parents,

show that the school will always go

the extra mile to ensure that the

students of TDS are supported and

rewarded. Likewise, I have been privy

to WOW time in the primary phase

and the pride that our Year R, 1 and 2

students show for both their work

and the school display to me a strong

sense that the future for TDS is very

positive.

It has been a superb and busy term.

Personally, I am looking forward to

term 6 and continuing to work with

the staff and students of TDS to

continue to further the school.

I wish you all a very pleasant and

restful vacation.

Mr S Strickland

Principal

Mr S Strickland

Principal

Exams GCSE Results

Summer 2017

On Thursday 24th August

Year 11 will receive their

GCSE results.

English Language,

English Literature and

Maths will be graded 1 - 9

(5 being a good pass—

equivalent to a high C).

All other subjects will be

graded A*-G.

Results can be collected between

8.00-9.00am on the day.

If you are unable to collect your

results on that day, please hand-in

to the Exams Office a large self

addressed envelope, with large

stamp, and we will post your

results to you.

If you would like someone to

collect on your behalf, please give

me a letter of authority from

yourself and ask the nominated

person to bring a form of identity

with them.

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Spanish This Spanish magazine Creando

Escuela is made by the students,

they aim to cover news from

every subject area and events

across the school.

The magazine also highlights the

different activities they do or learn

in the Spanish club on Thursdays

after school.

They also have an interviews

session, where they in Spanish or

English, make an interview to a

person of their interest, from the

school or even from Spain.

Every year group is involved in the

Spanish club and producing the

magazine.

One edition is produced every

term, please follow the link below

for the magazine:

www.thedustonschool.org/

newsflash

I hope you enjoy reading it.

Please share it with your family

and friends.

Miss I Zafra

Spanish Teacher

Creando escuela

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PE

Year 10

Football

The Year 10’s

showed great

confidence and

team morale

going into the

match against

Caroline Chisolm

having

previously

beaten arch

rivals Malcom

Arnold Academy

3 - 1.

Some slight last minute changes

had to be made due to a few first

team injuries.

The team changes showed within

the first 10 minutes as the TDS

chemistry was lacking strength in

the defensive partnerships,

resulting in a sloppy foul handing

CCS a quick penalty. The boys

showed great determination and

used their ability to quickly turn

things around with a fantastic

counter attacking play straight

from KO leading to an equaliser by

Ryan Pamplin. 2-1 down at half

time, no changes were made to

the squad by Manager Mr Martin.

Straight from KO, TDS showed

fantastic and exciting football that

allowed Ryan Pamplin to get the

equaliser handing himself his

second goal of the match. CCS’s

strong and physical team proved

no match for TDS, as all chances of

scoring were stopped by the

defence and midfield. With a few

fatiguing players, several changes

were made to freshen Duston’s

squad.

With five minutes to go, Kieran

Spencer showed fantastic skill

through the midfield; he set

himself up nicely for a long

distance goal, from outside the

area, making the score 3-2 to TDS.

Unfortunately, with seconds to go

CCS caught TDS’s defence off

guard making a last minute

equaliser.

The boys showed a fantastic effort

against CCS making the game

highly enjoyable to for the

spectators and showed a great

depth into the skill of the TDS year

10 squad.

Well done TDS!!

Squad: Johnathan Hall,

Logan Galbraith, Tommy Drage,

Harry Barford, Joe Rust,

Kieran Spencer , Jeff Putz,

Mirzan Noka, Josh Frew,

Tom Smyth, Ryan Pamplin.

Subs: Ellis Willix, Victor Waithaka,

Olly Turner.

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PE

Sports

Hall

Athletics

The Duston

School Hosted

an exciting

sports hall

athletics event

to find out who

shall become

the best

sporting school

in The Duston

Cluster.

STUDENT EVENT PLACE

Imogen Angus Discus - Intermediate 1st

Kayleigh Love Hurdles - Junior 1st

Abigail Ward Javelin - Junior 1st

Maddie Cox Shot put - Intermediate 1st

Millie Swayne 1500m - Junior 2nd

Jamie Turner 200m - Junior 2nd

Louis Tidd Discus - Junior 2nd

Josh Frew 800m - Intermediate 2nd

10 different schools took part. Students participated in many events

which consisted of running, throwing and jumping. The Duston Sports

Leaders were very supportive, thank you for the support.

In the end, victorious champions from Group A were St James and right

behind them in second place was Earl Spencer, only 4 points behind. In

Group B the champions were Hopping Hill!

Each school tried their best and did exceptionally well!

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PE

The boys not only competed in

their first set of games at the

school, but also their first

experience of playing 12-a-side as

a school team. The tournament

was set to be an exciting and

challenging event with the boys

due to play Moulton School,

Kingsthorpe College, Malcolm

Arnold, Academy, and NSB—all of

which have played several games

already this year.

The boys started the tournament

eager to play MAA in their first

game. The boys showed a great

effort but were unable to beat a

very strong MAA squad. As the

tournament progressed, the boys

showed great determination and

motivation allowing them to raise

their game and adapt to the new

experience of 12-a-side rugby. The

boys played a fantastic next two

games, beating Moulton 4 - 1 and

Kingsthorpe College 2 - 1, with

tries by Chè Campbell, Fjord

Nickels and Ben Lee. With team

morale high, the team were set to

face their most challenging game

against the highly experienced and

talented NSB team who were

currently unbeaten. The Y7’s

showed great tactical knowledge

and skill allowing them to take the

lead against NSB with a fantastic

solo run by Josh White. TDS were

able to withstand NSB’s repeated

attacks and were able to stop all

attempts of scoring. With seconds

to go and the last play of the game,

NSB found a gap in the defence

and scored allowing a last minute

1 - 1 draw.

The boys ended up in a very

respectable 3rd place and showed

great determination, passion and

motivation in their first taste of

school rugby.

Very well done Y7’s!!!

Year 7

Rugby

Squad

The Year 7

rugby squad

competed in

their first taste

of competitive

rugby at TDS in

an exciting

tournament at

NSB.

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PE

Having excelled through the qualifying rounds, the team were set to

compete in a variety of track and field events against 14 other schools in

the district.

The team included :

Ezra Mukuka, Ayub Ahmed, Fjord Nickels, Henry Morris, Elijah Burden,

Oskar Knight, Mason White and Kieran Mobbs.

The above boys competed at a high calibre in various track and field

events including: 1 x 1 , 2 x 2, 1 x 2, 4 x 1, 4 x 2 and 6 x 6 relays, obstacle

relay, standing long jump, standing triple jump, vertical jump, speed

bounce and, finally, the shot put.

Showing great dedication, commitment and skill the boys competed

impressively in a very tough and exciting tournament of 14. Though the

boys showed great levels of skill, the challenge of the tournament was

too high and the team finished in a mid-table position. The TDS sport

hall athletics team are working to improve, showing eagerness to

succeed in future tournaments, and competitors and are ready for the

next challenge.

Well done boys! Go team TDS!

Northampton’s

Hire Sport

School Games

The Year 7 and

8 boys sports

hall athletics

team travelled

to Kettering to

take part in the

Northampton’s

Hire Sport

School Games.

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Sixth Form

On Thursday 27th April, we celebrated the achievements of our Sixth

Form students with an awards evening.

We welcomed Mr S Strickland Principal as our guest speaker for the

evening and he presented awards to the students.

Throughout the evening, it was really clear how hard students have

worked this year, and how much they contribute to the school

community, both inside and outside of the classroom.

The evening was also an opportunity to showcase the talent of some of

our musicians, and impressive performances from Abi Johnson and It

was a very successful evening and a wonderful opportunity to reward

our students.

Celebration

Evening

Student Services

Medication Parents are requested to inform the school if any information changes about their child's medical requirements. Such as: Prescribed medicines that a student is taking, regardless if the school is

administering them Any medical condition that the school is not aware of Any contagious illnesses, their child might have. To update your child's medical Information please contact Mrs V Spalding-Hall Tel: 01604 598943 Email vspalding@thedustonschool.org

Hay Fever Hay fever is usually worst between late March and September, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. Tips for handling allergies at school: It's important to talk to teachers about your child's special needs due to nasal allergies. You'll help your child do better, academically and socially. Nasal allergies are triggered by pollens from trees and grasses as well as by indoor allergens such as house dust mites, mould and animal dander (dead skin cells). Children with allergies to these substances react by having symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and other problems. Each year, thousands of children face a struggle to make the grade in their summer exams because of the debilitating effect of hay fever. Around 38% of young people have hay fever - also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis. In Allergy UK surveys of parents, 31% said their child struggled to concentrate, while 22% said the condition made their life a misery.

Water Bottles Don’t forget to make sure your child has a water bottle during the hot weather

and exams to keep hydrated at all times. Water bottles can be filled up in our

water fountains round school during break and lunchtimes.

Community Can we please ask that you speak to your child about respecting our neighbours when traveling to and from the school.

The School site should only be accessed from Berrywood Road main entrance, we have had reports of students climbing fences in recent weeks and this is not acceptable.

We would like to remind students that they should not be using the school facilities after hours or during the weekends.

Celebration Evenings Years 7 & 8

Year 7 Tuesday 6th June

Year 8

Thursday 8th June

Celebration Evenings Years 9 & 10

Year 9 Tuesday 13th June

Year 10

Thursday 15th June

Year 11 Prom Thursday 29th June

Events in June

Transition

Days

Monday 10th July

Tuesday 11th July

Sixth Form Prom

Wednesday 5th July

Disneyland

Visit

Wednesday 5th July

to Saturday 8th July

Summer

Concert Thursday 13th July

Sports Day Monday 17th July

Events in July

Sixth Form

Prom

Term Dates

Term Dates 2017 Term Ends Friday 26th May 2017

Term 6 Term Begins

Monday 5th June 2017

Term Ends Friday 21st July 2017

Holiday Dates

May Half Term Monday 29th May 2017 –

Friday 2nd June 2017 (Inclusive)

Summer Holiday Begins Monday 24th July 2017 -

Monday 4th Sept 2017 (Inclusive)

Thursday 17th August 2017 Sixth Form Results

Thursday 24th August 2017 GCSE Results

Start of 2017-2018 Academic Year

Monday 4th

September 2017 Training Day

Tuesday 5th

September 2017

School Opens for all Students

(Staggered Start Times)

2017 - 2018 Academic Calendar can be found on our website. www.thedustonschool.org/term-dates

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Our key aim is to work with other schools in a collaborative way to

provide effective Initial Teacher Training across the primary and

secondary age range.

We are able to provide salaried and training routes in a range of

primary and secondary schools alongside professional development

sessions which explore the essentials of excellent classroom practice.

Trainees will be provided with a personalised in-school mentor to

support and guide them through successful completion of the QTS

course, as well as a visiting tutor with whole school leadership and

subject specific training experience.

Professional development sessions will take place in our purpose built

training centre, which includes conference and training rooms.

Teach Northants is a key part of the The Duston Education Trust.

Why Train with us?

Teach Northants

are based in

The Duston School

and our

partnership

consists of a variety

of 11 primary

schools and 4

secondary schools

across

Northamptonshire.