SCHOOL 21 SECONDARY SCHOOL

School 21 News

1a Rokeby Street, Stratford, London E15 3NS Tel. 020 8262 2121

1SSUE 5, Volume 1 Date: 25th October 2012

Executive Head Teacher : Peter Hyman

THE SCHOOL RE-OPENS TO STUDENTS ON TUESDAY, 6TH

NOVEMBER AT 8.30AM

Headteacher’s holiday

reading challenge

All students at School 21 are being asked to do something very important over the half term break – read a book from cover to cover and review it. The reviews should be at least 400 words and say what you liked and disliked about the book commenting on the plot, the characters and the style of writing. The reviews should be handed in to your coach on November 6th- the first day back. The winning review will receive a prize.

Drama homework goes crazy!

Pupils were given the challenge to present the ‘Golden Rules’ for a drama ensemble in the most creative way they could think of. What a response we have had! There have been talking teddy bears; models of trees, laptops, globes, towers, microphones, footballs…..too many to list here. They paraded their amazing work in assembly. This clearly shows what incredible creativity they have. The potential is limitless!

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Keep working on your

Maths –Miss Futo

Half Moon Theatre trip – Monday, 19th November 2012

It’s important that all students are improving their Maths the whole time. Here is one way to do that. Get on-line with My Maths and find the right level to work on.

Website: www.mymaths.co.uk

School login: school21

School password: rainbow

All students have been given their own individual login's which are in their planners. As a parent you can log in using your child’s login to look at what homework has been set and by clicking on the "my results" tab on the left hand side of the page you can monitor their results. You can also find tasks and lessons using the MyMaths.co.uk Library. Click Library on the left of the screen and you will see Number, Algebra, Shape and Data appear. Click on one of these titles, select a topic and click an activity. The Level of the lesson is shown as a pink number on the list. You will have the option to complete a lesson or an Online Homework. Only Online Homework tasks are recorded. You can help your child by encouraging them to visit the library and work through the lessons at their level. If you have time, you might want to work through some of the topics with them. The lessons are clear and easy to follow.

Dates for your Diary

Half Term

Friday 26th October 2012 to Monday 5th November 2012 (Staff training day)

Christmas Break

Monday 24th December 2012 to Friday 4th January 2013

Half Term

Monday 18th February 2013 to Monday 25th February (Staff training day)

Spring Break

Friday 29th March 2013 to Monday 15th April 2013 (Staff training day).

Half Term

Monday 27th May 2013 to Monday 3rd June 2013 (Staff training day)

May Day

Monday 6th May 2013

Summer Break

Wednesday 24th July 2013

Students shine at using six exceptional words

On 19th November at The Half Moon Theatre, Whitehorse Lane, Stepney the whole Secondary School will spend the day working with professionals from the theatre world covering aspects such as playwriting, acting, sound, lighting, stage management. They will be working on a piece of new writing that over the course of the day they will turn into a piece of theatre that they will perform at 4.45 in the actual theatre space. Pupils will act, build the set, stage manage as well as design and work the lighting and sound. The aim is to develop pupils’ speaking skills, build self-esteem and their leadership skills in a real situation. It will be a challenging as well as an inspiring day. Pupils will need to be in school by 8.15 and will return to school by around 5.30/6.00. It will be a non uniform day as pupils will need to wear clothes they do not mind getting messy. You will be receiving a letter with more details after half term.

Monday, 19th

November: School trip to Half Moon Theatre (all day) – see below

Tuesday, 4th

December: Science trip to Centre of the Cell (details to follow) Theatre (all day)

Congratulations to our students who are learning how to show spark, grit, professionalism, craftsmanship, expertise and eloquence in everything they do. A great first half-term.

This is your chance to get involved and play an important role in the running of our school. We look forward to receiving nominations for our first Parent Governor – deadline is 6

th November

..2012.

The school will be closed to students on Friday, 26th October. Eid Mubarak to those who are celebrating this weekend.

School re-opens to students on Tuesday, 6th November at 8.30am. Our best wishes for an enjoyable half-term break.