Healing GCSE Results Top

The League Tables

October 2014

The year 10 BTEC Performing Arts group

‘YouTheatre’ are currently rehearsing for this

year’s Christmas performance - OLIVER!

The group have begun a busy rehearsal

schedule for the show which will count towards

their BTEC Performing Arts overall grade.

They are being joined by enthusiastic and

energetic members of the Year 7 and Year 8

Drama Clubs, the talented School Choir, plus

GCSE Music performers who will all be striving

to get you into the Christmas spirit through

one of Dickens’ most well-loved stories. Oliver

will be performed on

Tue 16th and Wed 17th Dec 2014

See the next edition of Hotline for more

details, plus rehearsal and set photos!

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I want

some

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OLIVER!

Rehearsals

Once again, we are delighted to announce

that Healing school achieved outstanding

results in the latest table of GCSE results.

Over 80% of pupils

achieved five or more

A*-C grades, including

English and maths, and

97% gained five or more

A* - C grades overall.

All subject areas had

pleasing results, with

science and humanities

doing particularly well.

Mr Knapton said the

results reflected the hard

work and dedication of

both the pupils and staff,

despite changes to the

curriculum.

The new academic year

is now underway and the

focus is on maintaining

the high standards and

excellent results the

school is renowned for.

Above: Harvey Allenby and

Mrs Smith.

Below: Mrs Ranyard and

Lee Waites.

Above: Ashin Leons, Tom Steer, Mr Knapton, Ben Garner

and Haydn York

Above: Mike Large-Tayler, Oliver Garratt and Mr Knapton.

Dear Parent/Carer

Welcome to the first full edition of Hotline, for this academic year. I think you will see from the news here

that the first half term has been hugely successful and packed full of activities. As you can read, the

success started in August when our 2014 leavers achieved fantastic individual GCSE results and together,

helped Healing to another outstanding set of results. Our Year 7 pupils have settled well into their new

school and all other year groups have also got the year off to an excellent start.

I hope you enjoy reading this edition and thank you, as always, for your support.

Mr M Knapton, Principal

From next half-term we will be launching

the ‘Healing Bookworms.’ This is a reading

group aimed at pupils of all ages and we

have one objective in mind: getting our

pupils to talk about and enjoy their reading.

We all know what it’s like when you get stuck

into a good book – you just want to chat to

someone else who has read it. Well, Healing

Bookworms gives your child the chance to do

just that. Furthermore, we have registered

with the Doncaster Book Awards, an initiative

where pupils read a short list of books then

are responsible for commenting on,

reviewing and deciding on the winning

publication. This year, the shortlisted books

include new releases such as Zom B by

Darren Shan, as well as a few classics such

as The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson

Burnett.

Healing Bookworms will meet every

Monday at 12.10 in room 1/3.

Pupils in years 7-11 are welcome.

Watch this space for future book

reviews and recommendations.

Healing Bookworms

Left: Bookbuzz recipients: (L-R) Heather Griffin, Josh Barrass, Rebecca Jarratt, Thomas Hipwell Libby Marshall.

Bookbuzz is a reading

programme delivered by the

Booktrust, which supports

schools to encourage reading

for pleasure, independent

choice and aims to develop a

whole school reading culture.

Participating schools give their

students the opportunity to

choose their own book to keep

from a list of 17 titles suitable

for 11 - 13-year-olds and

selected by a panel of

experts. The programme is

aimed primarily at Year 7

pupils.

Healing school has taken part in the scheme for

the last 3 years. This year, the two most popular

titles were ‘Geek Girl’ by Holly Smalle and a

compilation of ‘Stories From WW1’ by Tony

Bradman.

Bookbuzz Freebies

For Year 7 Pupils

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Year 11 Careers Evening

And Revision Support

On Tuesday 7th October, the Post 16 Options

Evening was held, as it is each autumn term at

Healing school. The event hosts a mixture of

interesting stalls from both colleges and local

employers. It provides young people with

information about what opportunities are

available to them once they finish their school

education. Some pupils are considering going

on to further education, whilst others are

hoping to take up an apprenticeship.

The careers evening is just one of the events

we hold to support pupils with their career

choices. This informative evening is intended to

help Year 11 pupils feel clear about their next

career steps.

The Engineering Constructions Industry Training

Board (ECITB) was also in the school on 17th

October. They gave an interactive presentation

to our year 11 pupils in the old hall annex.

At this time of the year, many parents and

pupils ask me about suitable revision websites

and books to purchase to support young

people’s learning.

This year, staff have compiled a list and this can

be found on Frog via the subject folder. This

area includes which syllabus, which websites

and which books are useful. Happy revising Year

11 and happy supporting Year 11 parents!

Left:

Pupils consider

their future

opportunities.

(L-R)

Lewis Brittain and

parent,

Ellie Palmer,

Savanna Smith,

Ewan Allen and

parent and

Phillips 66 workers

Sarah Cleaver and

Mark Wade.

Mrs Ranyard says...

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Below: Pupils take

part in a

presentation by

the ECITB board.

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Year 9 and 10 students have been using their

enterprise skills in a new Enterprise Club.

This half term the students have been working

on their presentations in preparation for the

Real Business Challenge sponsored by Coca

Cola.

This year the students have to come up with a

new juice brand that involves the Special

Olympic Games 2015. The students had to

come up with an original idea, slogan, logo and

brand name. Together with this they had to

create cost and profit projections for their drink.

Three teams will present their ideas to myself

and Mr Midgely, the Work Experience and

Careers Co-ordinator. The winning presentation

will be sent to Coca-Cola to be judged alongside

entries from 64 other schools from the East

Midlands region. The top ten entries will then

compete in the regional finals next year.

Last year, Healing pupils were successful in

reaching the regional finals held in Derby and

although didn’t win the regional competition,

put together a presentation that really

impressed the judges.

Business Enterprise Club

Year 9

Reward Card Scheme

This term, year 9 have been trialling a new

reward system in lessons.

The system involves collecting points on a

reward card. The pupils can collect up to three

points in a lesson. Points are rewarded for good

behaviour, effort, attitude, class work,

homework and contribution in class. If a pupil

collects all 18 points in a half term, they are

rewarded with a small stationery incentive.

It is hoped that the scheme will promote

positive contributions in classes and if

successful, could be rolled out throughout other

year groups.

This is to certify that................................................................................................................................................from

Healing School, Science Academyparticipated inThe Real Business Challenge

2014-15

Brought to you by

This is to certify that................................................................................................................................................from

Healing School, Science Academyparticipated inThe Real Business Challenge

2014-15

Brought to you by

All students

who

compete

in this

competition

will receive

a certificate

for their

efforts.

Left:

Mr McCrae and the

pupils from Years

9 and 10 who are

taking part in the

Real Business

Challenge this

year.

Mr McCrae

English Teacher - Miss Waller,

Survives The Chase

English teacher, Miss Waller, had a recent brush

with fame when she appeared on ITV quiz show

‘The Chase’ earlier this month. Pupils were

rooting for Miss Waller who managed to answer

an impressive twelve questions in the quick fire

round, although was knocked out in the final

chase by ‘The Dark Destroyer’ - Shaun Wallace.

Miss Waller spoke about her exciting day -

‘ I travelled to London first class and was met

by a taxi which took me to the television centre.

There I met my team mates and we practised

the game for 2-3 hours. After lunch, we were

taken into make-up and our outfits for the show

were chosen. We were led onto the set where

we met Bradley Walsh and filming began about

5.00pm. I was the fourth and last contestant to

face ‘The Chaser.’ I was hoping to meet my

favourite chaser Mark Labbett - ‘The Beast’, but

we were faced with Shaun Wallace - ‘The Dark

Destroyer.’ When it was my turn to play, I felt

so nervous! However, I was pleased that I

managed to give twelve correct answers.

Ultimately, the chaser managed to beat me, so

although I didn’t win any money, the experience

was fantastic. After filming, we met Shaun

Wallace personally and he complimented me on

my attempt to beat him. At 7pm, The taxi

arrived to take me back to the station to catch

my train and I travelled home after a

thoroughly enjoyable day.’

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Miss Waller (left) faced

Shaun Wallace - The Dark

Destroyer (below)

Mobile

Phones

Please may

we remind all

pupils

regarding the

rules for

bringing

mobile

phones into

school.

They must be lodged in the morning at the

annexe with the office staff. If pupils arrive late,

they must go directly to the pupil office to sign in

and hand the phone in. If a pupil is found in

possession of a mobile phone in school, it will be

confiscated and put in the school safe until a

parent comes to collect the phone. Failure to

comply with these instructions or breach the

school rules by using a mobile phone to take

pictures or recordings in school will result in a

serious punishment.

Teaching Sex Education

We would like to inform you that your child will

be taught Sex Education throughout their time

at Healing School; it is not taught as a separate

topic isolated from other subjects, but is allowed

to develop naturally out of pupils’ work in many

subjects. However, all pupils take part in a

citizenship, personal and social education

programme which is taught as a discreet lesson

weekly. This lesson is now identified on the

timetable as PWL (Preparation for Working Life).

In Year 7, pupils learn about how their bodies

change through puberty and also how life begins

and develops. During Years 7, 8 and 9 the

pupils’ develop an awareness of personal

responsibilities and their role within

relationships. During Years 9, 10 and 11

lifestyles are considered in more depth. (Pupils

learn about contraception and S.T.I’s including

HIV/AIDS).

Should you wish to

exercise your statutory

right to remove your

child from these

lessons, please put this

request in writing and

address it to:

Mrs. E Croft, Vice Principal

Six teams consisting of both KS3 and KS4

pupils competed in the Grimsby and District

Boccia Tournament held at Franklin College on

Tuesday 21st October, accompanied by Mr

Norman, Mr Close and Miss Warner.

The KS4 teams, comprising of William Dixon,

Charlie Dunstan, Ben Taylor, Kate Bentham,

Hollie Scarborough and Kimberly Wood all

played fantastically, with the girls team coming

4th and the boys a commendable 3rd.

The KS3 teams were made up from the PATCH

club and coached by Mr Close and included

teams of Dylan Jennings and Justin Johnstone,

Cody Cowie and Eric Foster, Robert Smith and

Kenny Foster, Ben Smith and Max Cartwright.

Facing tough opponents from Humberston and

Oasis Academy Wintringham, the four teams

battled hard, ending the group stages in 1st and

3rd in group A and 1st and 2nd in group B. The

third place team of Robert and Kenny played

Oasis A team in the 5th/6th place play off. This

was a tough fixture, seeing the two boys

narrowly missing out on 5th spot and coming

6th. The 2nd placed team of Cody and Eric

played the Oasis B team for the 3rd place play

off. An excellent display saw Healing taking the

3rd place with a dominating performance.

Both Healing teams that won their group stages

now faced off for the title; Dylan and Justin

faced Max and Ben. Dylan and Justin had

played some great shots throughout the

tournament, but it was the consistent brilliance

of both Max and Ben that saw them through

and crowned the winners.

All pupils played outstandingly, considering they

were only introduced to the sport 2 weeks ago,

and should all be proud of their achievements.

Boccia

Tournament

Above:

KS3 Winners Max

Cartwright and Ben

Smith.

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Year 7 Settling In Evening

Year 7 parents were invited into school recently

to meet with tutors and discuss their child’s

progress since the new term began in

September.

The evening gives parents the opportunity to

talk to tutors on a one to one basis and to put

forward any questions they may have.

Year 8 mentors helped to show the parents

around and help with any questions. It was an

excellent event and many positive comments

were received by our visitors:

“All my questions were answered with lots

of helpful information given. A most

impressive start to my daughters first

year.”

“A good evening and really

informative. I have no concerns at all.”

“It was appreciated that I could chat to my child’s tutor and find out how my child is settling in.”

“The tutor was really easy to talk to and I’m pleased we were given the opportunity to meet so early in the term.”

“Plenty of staff members were around

and the student guides were very helpful

and pleasant.”

Parents are thanked for their support so far and

in particular, for ensuring pupils have the correct

uniform and equipment.

The next Year 7 Parents’ Evening is

Tuesday 28th April 2015.

Mr Phillips Competes in

Polish Karate Championships. Football Round-up

Healing boy's football

teams have started

well this year, with

the year 7 'Dream

Team' going unbeaten

in their first few

games. Mr Phillips is

expecting big things

from the boys are

they move on with

the season.

The year 8's had a slow start to the campaign

but found their best form to beat Wintringham

11-0, with Alex Taylor grabbing a hat trick.

Mr Norman and Mr Vincent's year 9 team have

started to put a run of wins together and played

superbly well to beat Wintringham 6-2, whilst

also making the semi finals of the Grimsby

School's cup. The all conquering year 10 team,

are still unbeaten in the local league after a hard

fought 2-2 draw with rivals, Toll Bar Academy.

Mr Norman is hoping they are able to match

their cup win last season.

Finally Mr Blockley's year 11 team have been

showning some encouraging form in the league,

where wins against Humberston

and Wintringham have been made up for a loss

at Toll Bar. The boys have saved their best form

for the ESFA competition, where they are now

due to face South Hunsley School in the fourth

round. This is the furthest the boys have ever

reached in the competition and inspiratitional

captain Ali Dirjal is hoping they are able to carry

on their fine run.

The girls under 13’s had great success in their

first ESFA fixture against St. Bedes. They beat

the opposing team 12-1 in an exceptional

performance.

The under 16’s girls delivered a thrilling game

and made it through to the 3rd round after

beating Skegness Academy 5-4.

On Saturday 4th October, PE teacher Mr Phillips

travelled to Bielsko-Biala in Poland to compete in

the Polish International Karate Open. Mr Phillips

said the event helped to prepare him for the

forthcoming world championships.

He received a gold medal in the senior section

(18+), in which many top international fighters

from around the world took part. Mr Phillips beat

contestants from Malta, Slovakia, Georgia

and Japan to take the title.

Dynamic Netball Team

Well done to the Year 7 Netball team who have

played some fantastic netball during the U12

Netball National League. The girls won their

first game against Goole High School, with

some precision shooting form Millie Magson and

Anna Lisztovszk. This pushed them through to

the next round against Queen Elizabeth High

School. With some exceptional defending by

Kaite Donner, Katie Ramsden and Charlotte

Fox, the girls were leading at half time 5-4.

Despite some great interceptions from Amelia

Stanley, Ellie Mai Cheung and Sophie Wilkinson,

the girls conceded a few extra goals making it

7- 6 with 8 minutes to go. Gabrielle Walker

kept up the pace as defender and motivated

the team. However, we conceded with a final

score of 10-6. The girls played some high

quality netball which bodes well for the local

school competitions.

Below: The year 7 girls netball team.

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