Message from the Principal Academy Directors Christmas 2014.pdf · A*-C in Mathematics, 71% in English, 67% in both English and Mathematics and 20% in the EBacc. From a progress perspective,

NEWSLETTER WINTER 2014

In August, the Academy recorded another impressive set of

GCSE results. A full breakdown can be found under ‘Exam

Results’ which is located under ‘The Academy’ section on

the website.

From an attainment perspective, 85% of pupils achieved an

A*-C in Mathematics, 71% in English, 67% in both English

and Mathematics and 20% in the EBacc.

From a progress perspective, the Academy recorded a

‘Best 8 Value Added’ score of 1024.6 and a ‘Progress 8’

score of +0.78. Both scores were the best in the

Academy’s history.

By way of recognition of the above, the Academy was

recently named in the ‘Top 500’ state schools in the

country.

By way of further developments, the Academy is currently

bidding for government funds to build an entirely new

Science and DT Block. The plans have already been drawn

up and I hope to bring you news in the Spring Term on the

progress of the bid.

As the term draws to a close, I would finally like to wish all

staff, pupils and parents an enjoyable Christmas break and I

look forward to your return in January.

Mr. N. Houchen

Principal

Message from the Principal

It has been a busy start to the year for the Governing

Body.

Directors welcomed another impressive set of GCSE

results, approved the Academy’s accounts - which can be

found on the website - and agreed on a new badge for

pupils to wear on their blazers, which is more reflective of

the branding and signage around the school.

Directors have also attended various school events and

School Council meetings and have welcomed ideas and

proposals from the School Council Executive Committee

at Pupil Focus Committee meetings.

On behalf of the Governing Body, I would like to take this

opportunity to thank staff and pupils for their excellent

work over the course of this term and wish you all a happy

Christmas.

Mrs. K. Toms Company Secretary

Academy Directors

Believe, Succeed, Together

Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU - Tel:01702 524341 Fax: 01702 508665

Web: www.eastwood.southend.sch.uk Email: [email protected]

Another memorable theatre production directed by

Miss Rossi and Mrs Schmid descended on The Eastwood

Theatre in the final week of the term. Les Misérables

was a fantastic spectacle and enjoyed by all who watched

and participated.

Les Misérables


The winners of the Autumn Term Jack Petchey Award

were: Grace Gunn, Josie Hedges and Alex Green.

The pupils were nominated by staff and pupils,

principally for their commitment to educational studies

and extra-curricular activities, but also for the fact that

they are excellent role models to their peers.

The pupils were awarded £200 each to buy equipment

and resources for a subject department of their choice.

Grace has given her winnings to the P.E Department to

buy new netball dresses for the team; Josie has donated

her winnings to Dance and Drama who have purchased

CD players and leotards; and Alex has split his money

between DT and Dance to buy new tools and costumes.

The three pupils will attend a regional awards ceremony

in May to receive their gold medallion from the Jack

Petchey organisers.

Jack Petchey Awards

Seven brave male members of staff participated in the

charity event ‘Movember’ raising nearly £200 for charity

and raising awareness for men’s health.

Movember 2014




A huge congratulations to Lewis

Brooks (Year11) who won the YMCA

Youth Ambassador Award for Health.

He was nominated from over 2000

young people across the borough and

was chosen for his outstanding help

and support to young people in the

TEAM YP Project that he attended last

year.

Well done Lewis!

YMCA Youth Ambassador

The Eastwood Academy has been

awarded the Silver Sainsbury’s

School Games Mark. The mark

rewards schools for their

commitment to and development of

PE, sports clubs and competitions.

School Games Mark

Three Year 11 pupils successfully completed a three

month Young Firefighters Scheme at Southend Fire

Station. Congratulations to:

-George

Aquilina

Dawson

-Ross price

-Lewis

Cooper

Young Firefighters


Essex Table Tennis Champions: (from left to right) Daniel Payne,

Sid Dorn, Harry Harwood, Matt Nariel and Coach Clarke

It has been another busy and successful term with many

impressive achievements already:

U16 Girls’ Football Team made it to the Essex Cup

semi-final.

Boys’ Table Tennis Team won the Essex Cup.

Inter and Junior Boys and Inter Girls made it through

to the Regional Finals for Cross-Country.

Sam Brogan and Felicity Galbally won the Borough

Cross Country.

Boys’ U14 Basketball Team beat SHSB for the first

time in the Academy’s history (62-45).

Sports

On Monday 17th November, Year 7 pupils visited the

Eastwood Baptist Church as part of a project where

they had to design a church that could accommodate all

denominations of Christianity.

Pupils had the opportunity to look around the church,

learn about its history and how it differs from other

denominations. Pupils also took part in an open question

and answer session where they had the opportunity to

ask anything that would help them with their design and/

or understanding of a Christian church.

A huge thank you to Rev. D. Pike at the Eastwood

Baptist Church.

Religious Studies




The canteen has

recently been adorned

by some bright and

colourful additions in

the form of giant mural

paintings produced by

the following talented

pupils:

Luke Clare

Lewis Bayley

Arthur Smith

James Smith

Chanelle Day

Phoebe Jeffery

Art

Academy Lettings

The Academy welcomes the local community to use its high quality facilities for a wide variety of activities after the

school day or at weekends. Current lettings are listed below.

For further information about hiring any part of the Academy facilities, please contact Ms. R. Hayward

[email protected] - 01702 524341




Activity Contact Details

Running Benfleet Running Club www.benfleetrunningclub.co.uk

Swimming Earls Hall Swim School–Tue/Wed/Thurs/Sat–call Lyn Gahagan 07935

341444

Sue Shaw Swim School—Fridays—call Sue Shaw 01245 466 087

Scuba Diving Dive Odyssea – call Debbie Woods 01702 542759

Insanity Marek – Saturdays 9-9.45am in the gym – Call Marek 07923 536 101

Zumba Marek – Saturdays 10-11am in the gym – Call Marek 07923 536 101

Powerhoop Sarah Green – Mondays 8-9pm in the gym. 07792 821 800

Personal Training/Circuit Train-

ing

ClubOneHundred - Personal Fitness Studio in Leigh – Tuesday/

Thursday 8.15-9.15pm in the gym. Call Mark Newton 0844 879 5100

MEND Sessions Free 10 week programmes run by the NHS — call Veronica Renyard

01268 366 840. Next programme starts January 2015.

Stage Schools Helen Arber Performing Arts – Thursdays 5.30-7pm (Juniors), 7-9pm

(Seniors) – call Helen on 01277 808 805

Dance Schools NT Dance House – classes for all ages Tuesdays & Saturdays – contact

Natasha [email protected]

Rythmotyze – classes starting soon on Wednesdays – contact Hannah Knight 07473 539 353

Basketball Southend Swifts – e-mail Paul May [email protected]

Audition Notice

Get involved in regional and national competitions in

the Academy’s highly successful team

Eastwood Dance Company

Thursday 8th January 3.35pm in PA6.

Please bring Dance/PE kit.

For news, achievements, announcements and

more, follow us on Twitter

@EastwoodAcademy

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.co.uk

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Message from the Principal Academy Directors Christmas 2014.pdf · A*-C in Mathematics, 71% in English, 67% in both English and Mathematics and 20% in the EBacc. From a progress perspective,