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End of Year Newsletter 2020 17th July 2020
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A message from the Headteacher: We have reached the end of a very strange and challenging academic year with the events of the last four months being things that we could never have predicted. I know that all our staff have worked incredibly hard to keep supporting our young people and setting work and learning to be completed online but it is no substitute for children actually learning together in a school environment. I, and all of the staff at Lawn Manor are incredibly pleased that we are going to be able to open fully in September and over the last few weeks we have been making the plans for this to happen. I was able to share these plans with you earlier in the week and although the way the school will operate in the new academic year will be different, we are confident that it will enable us to operate our school with a full and rich curriculum for all pupils. Over the last few months, our young people have like all of us, been limited in our opportunities to socialise and maintain friendships in person and this will no doubt have affected wellbeing and mental health. Teachers and our pastoral team will all be mindful of this when we return and will be on-hand to offer support. Operating our year group ‘bubbles’ in different zones of the school will allow our pupils to socialise within their year groups at break and lunch-time. All of the new systems will be explained to pupils in assembly when they arrive on their first day of school in September. In the letter earlier in the week, I outlined the plans for the first week back at school in September with a phased approach to returning. I would like to be clear that from week two all pupils are expected to be in school full-time 8.40am – 3.00pm. They should arrive via the assigned gates outlined in the previous letter. I am very impressed with the way that our pupils have adapted to the online learning and the commitment that they have had to completing their work and liaising with their teachers in such a different way. They have been a real credit to the school but also a credit to you and I would like to thank you for supporting us and your children to complete their work – I know that this will not always have been an easy task! Finally, after the last four months, I hope that you can finally take advantage of the lifting of the lockdown restrictions and have some enjoyable time with your families over the summer holiday. We are really looking forward to welcoming all of our children back in September. Sandra Muir Headteacher
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Contact details
As a school, it’s imperative that we have your correct contact details. At this current time, it has shown us that a lot of contact details have not been updated. We send a lot of information out via our text and email service which you could be missing out on. Please inform the school if you move house, change contact number or have a change of email address over the summer holidays. You can change your details via email to [email protected]. please state your child’s name in the email.
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Dates for your diary
Parent Evenings We have had a fantastic year communicating with our parents here at Lawn Manor Academy, with record numbers of parents and carers making appointments at Parents’ Evenings and Progress Review Days to discuss progress with their children’s teachers. We are extremely grateful that parents are taking the time to come and discuss how to work together with their children to improve learning – it makes a huge difference! The Parents’ Evening dates for 2020/21 are as follows: All Years Meet the Tutor Evening Thursday 15th October 2020 Year 11 Parents’ Evening Thursday 10th December 2020 Year 7 Parents’ Evening Thursday 11th February 2021 Year 8 Parents’ Evening Thursday 11th March 2021 All Years Meet the Tutor Evening Thursday 1st April 2021 Year 9 Parents’ Evening Thursday 20th May 2021 Year 10 Parents’ Evening Thursday 8th July 2021 If you have any questions about Parents’ Evening or would like help accessing the Parents’ Evening software, please contact [email protected] Term dates Wednesday 2nd September – Year 7 Start Thursday 3rd September – Years 7 & Year 11 only Friday 4th September – All Years Term 1: Wednesday 2nd September – Friday 16th October 2020 Term 2: Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December 2020 Term 3: Monday 4th January – Thursday 11th February 2021 Term 4: Monday 22nd February – Thursday 1st April 2021 Term 5: Monday 19th April – Friday 28th May 2021 Term 6: Monday 7th June – Tuesday 20th July 2021 Teacher Training days will take place on the following dates with the school closed to Pupils: Tuesday 1st September 2020 Friday 27th November 2020 Friday 12th February 2021
Lawn Manor Staff
We say goodbye this term to the following staff and we wish them every success in their new ventures, whether that be new jobs, new schools or promotions: Charlotte Whittenbury – Science Teacher Tania Maggott – Science Teacher Lucy Hegarty – English Teacher Alice Backhouse – English Teacher Claire Hutchings – Music Teacher Karen Dawn – Maths Teacher Stacey Midwinter – English Teacher Mary-Anne Harris – Creative Technology Teacher (Left April 2020) Some of our staff will take up new roles within Lawn Manor Academy from September: Mr Luke Stacey – Alternative Provision Leader Mrs Sally Holgate - Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant Mrs Laura Burchall – Head of Religious Studies Mr Guy Henderson – Head of Geography Mrs Rachel Reynolds – Head of Pleydell
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Tuesday 1st September No pupils Staff training day Wednesday 2nd September Year 7 pupils only Transition activities starting at 8.40am
Gates as detailed below Thursday 3rd September Years 7 & 11 Both year groups 8.40am. Gates as detailed
below Friday 4th September All years with staggered start
times for Years 8,9 & 10.
Year 8 9am Year 9 10am Year 10 11am Year 7 & 11 start at 8.40am Gates as detailed below
From Monday 7th September All Years 8.40am-3pm
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We welcome the following new staff to the Lawn Manor team in September: Kelda Sproston – Inclusion Teacher (Started July 2020) Lee Horsford – Geography Teacher (Started July 2020) Chris Fox – Connect Teacher Chris Smith – IER Officer Heidi Oates – Connect 7 Teacher Christopher Burt – Music Teacher Daniel Jacklin –English Teacher Ellie Hawker - English Teacher Owen Williams - English Teacher Ellen Logan – English Teacher Philippa Savage –Science Teacher Frances Conroy –Science Teacher (Started July 2020) Abigail Walldock – Maths Teacher Darren Beecher - Creative Technology Teacher (started April 2020) Benjamin Caron – Teaching Assistant Lauren Wood – Teaching Assistant Year Leaders 2020/21: Year 7 Mrs Fiona Harper Year 8 Mr David Franklin Year 9 Mrs Ayeasha Rani Year 10 Miss Emma Pike Year 11 Miss Charlotte Fox
New Lawn Manor Staff
Start of Term 1
Year 11 pupils Year 11 pupils will be in a year ‘bubble’ and their ‘zone’ will be the Science rooms in Central Manor. Year 11 pupils will enter and leave the school site via Central Manor gate. Year 10 pupils Year 10 pupils will be in a year ‘bubble’ and their ‘zone’ will be the English rooms in East Manor. Year 10 pupils will enter and leave the school site via Queens Drive gate. Year 9 pupils Year 9 pupils will be in a year ‘bubble’ and their ‘zone’ will be the Maths rooms in West Manor. Year 9 pupils will enter and leave the school site via West Manor gate. Year 8 pupils Year 8 pupils will be in a year ‘bubble’ and their ‘zone’ will be the MFL rooms in East Manor. Year 8 pupils will enter and leave the school site via Queens Drive gate. Year 7 pupils Year 7 pupils will be in a year ‘bubble’ and their ‘zone’ will be the Humanities rooms in West Manor. Year 7 pupils will enter and leave the school site via West Manor gate.
Artwork in Lockdown
Photography by pupils in Lockdown
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Junior Mathematical Challenge
On Tuesday 30th June, selected Year 7 and Year 8 pupils took part in the online Junior Mathematical Challenge. In Year 7, two pupils were awarded a Bronze certificate: Ryhanna Doyley (Best in Year) and Phoebe Bean. In Year 8, three pupils were awarded a Bronze certificate: Hasit Chinta, Aayush Gurung and Jay Thomas. Four pupils were awarded a Silver certificate: Zanam Gurung, Anja La Porte, Kirill Pimenov and Vishveshvar Shankameshwaran. Cole Maisey won Best in School with a Gold Award! Well done to all pupils who took part and congratulations to those who won awards; they will receive certificates in September. New College
New College are hosting two further virtual open events on 28th July and 18th August. These are for current Year 11 pupils who would like further information on joining us September or Year 10 pupils beginning to look at options.
The liaison team will continue to take applications and interview pupils by telephone over the summer break.
August enrolment letters will be sent on 10th August to all pupils who have applied with us; these will detail how enrolment will run this year.
Year 7
Rodney completing a puzzle in the library as part of his lockdown project
Cotswold Sculpture Park
Last weekend a Year 8 pupil went to the Cotswold Sculpture Park, “it was really interesting and I had a lot of fun looking at the beautiful pieces of art!”
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Srebrenica Flower Tessellations
Pupils had the challenge to make tessellations, using the Srebrenica Flower. We have been overwhelmed by the skill and creativity of the responses. Here are a few incredible examples!
Natalie D’Silva Nicole Montgomery Michael Moseley
Kirill Pimenov
Bono Travers
Ashley Moseley
Aayush Gurung Caroline D’Silva James Browning
Elaine Fernandes
James Callis Kynastan De Souza
Remembering Srebrenica, 11th July 2020
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Saturday 11th July was the 25th anniversary of the genocide of 8372 Bosniak men and boys at Srebrenica. Like many tragedies in history, this terribly sad story could have been different. “The Srebrenica genocide was the worst atrocity crime on European soil since the Second World War. ... A quarter century ago, the United Nations and the international community failed the people of Srebrenica. As former Secretary-General Kofi Annan said, this failure will “haunt our history forever”, (UN.org). Perhaps as a result of this collective failure, this genocide has been largely overlooked. However here at Lawn Manor, we have decided to learn and remember instead. In the week leading up to the 25th Anniversary, pupils were sent research tasks to find out more about why and how this tragedy occurred. Pupils then used this as a basis for individual departments to set subject specific personal challenges to pupils. A massive thank you to Miss Conroy in Maths who set the Tessellation challenge in math which you will see featured in this newsletter. Thanks also to Mr Henderson who has planted a tree in the forest garden with the names of victims that have been researched by the pupils. Ms Preece ran 8372 steps with our pupils around the school field to help pupils understand the scale of the tragedy. Ms Preece also baked a traditional rolat demonstrating that food and culture is also to be celebrated and remembered. Pupils in the English department have sent some wonderful acrostic poems. PE have been looking at sports from the region and setting personal skill challenges in basketball, volleyball and football. RPE have produced some great posters focusing on the themes of propaganda and prejudice. Science have used what pupils have learned about Srebrenica and included it in their quizzes for this week. Some pupils have taken the initiative on their own, Aayush in Year 8 for example, has recreated the Srebrenica flower from clothes in his wardrobe. On the Friday before the anniversary, the key worker group within school made personal pledges to help prevent discrimination and prejudice in the future. They drew the outline of their hands and designed their pledges on the cut-out, these were then backed onto green which then resembled the Srebrenica Flower. This has been a whole school effort and I would like to thank everyone in our school community for the research, thought and actions that you have all taken, making you upstanders in remembering the tragedies of the past in order that we don’t repeat them. Also thanks to Dr Nicola Wetherall at RWBA who has been a constant source of inspiration and resources to help make this happen. If you would like to learn more about the Srebrenica genocide please visit: https://www.srebrenica.org.uk/ Mr Bull Subject Lead History
Srebrenica Bus Kirill Pimenov in Year 8. Come and see, come and see, They’re taking them away, Boys and Men, Former friends, Rounded up, Gone, What happened to them? Were they tortured? Are they dead? Some people have already forgotten them, I will never forget, Never.
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English
Together Apart We are putting together a book of creative responses to mark this very unusual time. The book will contain writing, artwork, recordings or music and dance and many more creative ideas from our fantastic pupils in all year groups. We’ve already received lots of amazing pieces from our pupils, bt there’s still lots of time to contribute. As this has been a time of reflection, you could write an account of how life has changed for the better or worse for you or others. You could speak to a family member / key worker and ask them if you could write on their behalf. You could write an imaginary story inspired by what has happened. You could take photos of your amazing artwork, cookery, and objects you’ve built or repaired. You could record a song you’ve learnt or a dance you’ve perfected. The options are endless! If you’d like to take part, email you work to your teacher or [email protected] One Last Breath
I don't remember much before it all went dark It all happened so fast, my recollections of that week are far and inbetween. On Monday I am in the parking lot of my allergist’s office, With back ache and a cough that I thought was a sinus infection. Sunday, I'm in an ambulance headed to an emergency room. Those memories are still so fond to me, Even as I lay here now. The alarmed chatter of doctors echoing through the corridors, bustling through the doors I faintly remember passing a young boy on the way in, His features were gaunt, lifeless Void of all hope When we arrived, I couldn't fathom the scene that had unfolded It was unbelievable Masses of patients lined the beds The atmosphere was overwhelming I was denied life-saving care Guess, I'm past my prime Not worth the risk I was grouped amongst other elder citizens All the days spent here haven't been entirely lonely I made a friend 'Albert' he said 'Nice to meet you Although we couldn't exchange greetings, we compromised. We would talk, maybe even laugh a little If we were lucky. We reminisced about our previous years... How we would tour the neighbourhood on our bikes Or adventure deep into the night Then one day it just stopped. He was gone. Just like that It's over. As though he never existed Erased from history. After that, my condition deteriorated
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Three days later, I was placed in medically induced coma.
Monotonous beeping fills my senses Sometimes people come to look at me They prod around before sighing and leave Everything hurts I beg of you Rid me of this anvil that lies upon my chest So heavy, so unbearable I know I'm in my fleeting moments. Finally my breathing slows... The soft murmur of the machine soothes me Such tranquillity and peace Now I can rest. I drift away. Free of trouble and stress, My lungs rise for the final time Gasping...For one last breath. Tye Stroud
A Poem on – COVID-19 Travelled from above sea and rivers, Spread the world like a fire, No crowd, no cars on the roads, All cities with empty streets, Only lights at night in sights. No schools, no fun, no work Parents helping children with homework, No handshake, no hug to the loved ones, Only keeping a distance between them, Afraid of getting in contact. Just a sneeze or a cough, if you contact, Stays few days in the body, and a near death, Some lost their loved and dear ones, Some struggle between life and death, Transfer from bat to human flesh, It’s a deadly virus called “COVID – 19. Still life in danger, do their duties, Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Chemists. Bless and thanks to you all, Hope, soon it will be back as normal. Claren D’Silva
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Lockdown Sports Day
This year we had to do sports day with a difference as our traditional sports day was cancelled due to corona virus; we decided to set a virtual sports day that all pupils could perform at home. We designed some rather fun events using scrunched up pieces of paper, alongside some fitness based events and we came up with a rather challenging decathlon. I was very pleased to see so many staff and pupils taking part and the feedback received was very positive. It seems everyone who took part really enjoyed the events. Results will follow via house assemblies. Hope you all have a happy and safe summer and are looking forward to some PE lessons on your return to school. Stay active! Mr Oliver
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I enjoyed the sports day today as it was a lot more fun and I feel as if it wasn’t to competitive and we could just have fun with it. My favourite activity was probably the paper ball keep ups just because football is one of my favourite sports and I have been wanting to try and get better at keep ups so it really helped me. My least favourite was probably the paper table step ups because the paper kept falling off my head and it was very stressful. Todays sports day was probably one of the best sports days ever.- Sheneya Merrick
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Lawn manors Library Lockdown
A diary of our day….. Each day starts with a ‘good morning and how are you?’ Pupils then either enjoy a brisk walk around the grounds of the school perimeter and collect pine cones on the way for an Arts & Crafts project or a fast pace PE/ fitness session with on line star Jo Wicks- this is very exhausting. The next session is to catch up on any work that has been set by teachers online.
We then enjoy break in the fresh air- practicing Social distance at all times, a thorough hand wash on our return and ready to start the next session. This session has had lots of variety- Geography, Media, English, Maths with teachers visiting our group, it is great for pupils to have face to face safe lessons. Next is lunch – Yum yum. Hand wash on return ready for the afternoon. The afternoon has been filled with trampolining, Table Tennis, Reading or Arts and Crafts- Pupils made some beautiful flowers to decorate the Library and cut out hand prints from old books to cover an old books case which will have the quote- ‘Get your hands on a new book’ It all looks great – Very creative. We always finish the day with Quiz and Bingo which has become a very competitive
of fun!!! We have done quizzes on Horror, School, Disney, Food, Songs, Books, Films to name but a few. These have been quick fire rounds which have helped rack up lots of house points. The favourite quiz was a Big baby quiz, where staff sent in photos from when they were a baby and we had to guess who was who. Some really funny ones! Mr Langdown has not changed much!!! Then it’s Goodbye and enjoy your evening. The Library certainly has become a fun bubble with lots of activities to keep us all happy through these difficult and strange times. Mrs Reynolds Library Officer
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Competitions for Young Writers No.2 Jul 2020
Welcome to our latest writing competition newsletter. If you like to write stories, poems, plays, articles, or speeches then this is the place for you. There are always lots of great competitions available for young writers with fantastic prizes and we’ll list as many as we can. Check out the websites for more information. If you need any advice, want someone to give you some feedback, or need help entering your final piece into the competition, then all the English teachers will be happy to help.
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Foyles Young Poets of the Year Award 2020 The most important national poetry competition is open to 11 – 17y.o. We had a pupil in top 25 last year. It would be great to have the same this year! Deadline is 31 July 2020 More info at https://foyleyoungpoets.org/
Open Democracy This competition is looking for you to describe your vision for the world after coronavirus. You can enter a piece of writing, a video entry, or photo entry. You must be over 14y.o. Deadline is 2nd August 2020 More info at https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/world-after-covid/
Mind Travels Every two weeks, there is another competition. It’s simple. You just have to answer this question is 500 words or less: Where is your imagination taking you today? More info at https://www.capita-readingcloud.co.uk/mindtravels
Artemis Fowl Individuals should write a creative piece in which they imagine waking up in a future world that has access to new technologies. Young people need to explain what has changed and how the technology is different to what we have now. Deadline is 13th July 2020 More info at https://cutt.ly/juPzd0m
Thank you
to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants
from
Lawn Manor Academy
who donated
65 hours
of voluntary service to the local community* The social value of these hours is
£282.75
* Number of hours of volunteer service is based on participants who have achieved their
Volunteering section between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020
July 2020
HEATHER THOMPSON, DIRECTOR – SOUTH WEST
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Holiday Dates
Professional Training Days – School Closed to Pupils
Virtual Inset Days – School Closed to Pupils
Inset Day – School closed to Pupils
Teaching Alliance Inset Day – School Closed to Pupils
Bank Holidays
Year 7 Start
Years 7 in & Year 11 Start
Whole School Starts
Lawn Manor Academy Term and Holiday Dates 2020/21
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Bank and Public Holidays 2020/21 Christmas Day Holiday 25th December 2020 Boxing Day Holiday 26th December 2020 New Year’s Holiday 1st January 2021 Good Friday 2nd April 2021 Easter Monday 5th April 2021 Early May Bank Holiday 3rd May 2021 Spring Bank Holiday 31st May 2021 Summer Bank Holiday 30th August 2021
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It’s Good to be Back !
Catering Services at Lawn Manor
School Caterlink, your on-site Catering Company, are looking forward to being back and welcoming all returning students for the Autumn Term .
We love food and hope you will love what we will be serving up for you at your school although a bit different to what we are all used to. During the Autumn Term we will provide a lunch menu for all students, that can be served in accordance with Government guidance and has lots of your favourite Grab and Go hot and cold choices and a “proper” hot meal. Come and enjoy some of the great offers we have for you.
We have a robust risk assessment and Covid-19 plan that all of our staff have been trained on before returning to work to ensure that all the new Government guidelines are followed so you don’t need to worry and can just enjoy the food !
Keep an eye out for the great meal deal options and Promotions we will offer every day....
The Price is Right........ We will be offering our Grab bag menu at the FSM price for the Autumn Term , this will include a Hot or Cold main item , Bakery item or fruit, and a bottle of water each day. Something Hot?…….keep an eye out for some of our great tasting favourites such as our Quirky Bird chicken peri peri wraps , Pasta Kitchen Italian Spicy Tomato Meatballs or the ever popular Margherita Pizza from our Pizza Market and some traditional favourites.
Get in Touch Please feel free to contact our friendly team and our on-site Catering Manager . We will be happy to talk with you and answer any questions or concerns you may have – we look forward to seeing you .
