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SUMMER NEWSLETTER
Principal’s Notes
Special Interest
Articles:
• Mr Legg’s Note.
Dear Parents and Carer
• Governors’ Note
• Staff Leaving
I Individual Highlights:
Awards Evening
5-6
DALP Quiz
7
National First
Aid Competition
8
Young Network
Rushcliffe Project 9
Sport News
11-13
Test Match Art
Competition
14
New House Captain
& Vice Captain
16
Ghana Auction
16
DALP STEM
Final Competition 17
Diary Dates
18
As we move towards the end of this
academic year, it is timely to reflect upon
the year that has just passed (and very
quickly!). We have enjoyed a year of major
change at ELA, starting last September with
a brand new uniform, a new name, a new
pastoral system (VT and Houses), new
branding and academy status. This was
followed by a “Good” Ofsted inspection and
then a fast moving and re-written Academy
Improvement Plan to take us on our journey
towards becoming “Outstanding.”
We have very much enjoyed our partnership
within the DALP Trust over the last twelve
months, and continue to work closely with
our colleagues at Retford, Tuxford, National
and Holgate Academies. Staff from ELA
have taken part in school improvement
activities across all subjects from within our
curriculum offer, seeking to raise standards
in all areas of work.
I have marvelled at the energy, enthusiasm,
skills and abilities of our staff and students
over the last twelve months. It is a real
honour and a pleasure to be the Principal of
such a positive and forward thinking group
of staff and students, very ably supported
and challenged by our Governing Body.
The new academic year will see one further
change, namely, our timetable structure.
We are moving to a one week timetable,
with each day having 6 x 50 minute lessons.
The “window” of our school day has not
changed at all, with an 8.45am start to
lessons and a 3.15pm end to the school
day.
BEING ON TIME REMAINS A
SCHOOL PRIORITY.
All students are
required to be on time for all lessons and
school based activities.
Dress Code: Thank you to all parents and
students who have respected our new dress
code.
July 2013
The biggest single problem has been some
girls wearing skirts that are far too short.
For September we have introduced a
“standard and acceptable length” guideline.
This will allow for skirts to be worn just
above and/or just below the knee. The
second most frequent problem has been
some students not wearing black shoes.
Students will be closely checked for uniform,
as from the start of term in September. I will
be sending home any students who do not
conform to our dress code policy.
Studs: These are NOT to be worn in school
please. This includes nose studs, eyebrow
studs and any other form of piercing. This
regulation is the same for tattoos.
Start of term:
rd
Tuesday 3 September – staff training day
th
Wednesday 4 September – Year 7, 12, 13
students only
th
Thursday 5 September – all students in
school for an 8.45am start (in correct
uniform)
“Thank you and farewell”: this newsletter
contains information with regards to a
number of staff who leave us this week,
either to move on to new posts, or to
retirement. We wish them all the very best
of good luck and good health for their future.
Finally, thank you to all staff, students and
parents for making ELA the very special
place that it is to work and to go to school.
We have a truly unique and caring
community of young people, their parents
and staff. Have a great holiday.
G A Legg
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Staff Leaving
July Newsletter
Sam Johnson
We are very sad that Mr Johnson will be leaving us at the end of the year but we are also very proud of
him as well. He will be starting a teacher training at School Direct (History), University of Nottingham
Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College. Mr Johnson has made a big impact in the
school in his time here as a member of the curriculum support team. We are sure that he was born to
teach and we wish him all the very best as he begins his training.
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor leaves us after 21 years’ service. Andy joined as a Part time teacher and soon became full
time Head of Drama. He was a head of year for three years and then became Head of Performing Arts
Faculty. In recent years Andy has been part time head of Drama. Throughout the years at our school
Andy has always approached his subject with great passion and enthusiasm both inside the classroom
and in the range of successful performances the school has enjoyed. Andy’s passion for using Drama
as a vehicle for developing young people’s self-confidence has resulted in so many of our young people
benefiting from his inclusive approach. The energy, experiences and student centred approach which
Andy adopts are just a few of the qualities which our school will miss greatly.
Paul Andrews
Paul Andrews has dedicated 31 years of his life to the teaching profession. He has inspired many with
his passion for history and his tireless support of students’ learning. Students past and present actively
seek him out for further words of wisdom as they have ultimate respect for Mr Andrews. He will be truly
missed by all in our school.
Mr Andrews is also noted for his great support of the Labour Party and he has represented them in local
standings in the past. A trawl through Google reveals that there are two other Paul Andrews’ of note;
interestingly both politicians and both Labour members! His light-hearted and entertaining teaching
style, coupled with his cutting banter and sense of irony, really do set Paul apart. When one investigates
the historical etymology of his name; “Paul” means “small” and “Andrews” means “manly”. Let us not
forget this “small man” in our hearts and wish him a long and enjoyable retirement!
We salute you!
Mrs J Hardy
The MFL faculty would just like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution Mrs Hardy has
made to both the work of the faculty and the Academy in general during the past 4 and a half years. Mrs
Hardy has dedicated a lot of time to her students she has taught and many of them have commented on
the good progress they have made under her tutelage. This is testament to the rigour she has brought to
the classroom as well as the ever present sense of humour to which ELA children have been
accustomed. We would also like to thank her for the support she has given to the numerous trips
throughout her time in the school. We wish Mrs Hardy a long and happy retirement!
Mr R Morris
Mr Morris is leaving having taught at East Leake Academy for 2 years. He has made a positive
contribution to the English Faculty and the wider Academy community. His media expertise has been an
asset to the faculty. He has proven popular with the students and has engaged them with some exciting
lessons. As a tutor, Mr Morris has counselled and cared for his tutees, helping them through the ups
and downs of life; sharing his wisdom and giving valuable support.
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Staff Leaving
His contribution to East Leake Academy has been much appreciated and we wish him every success in
the future.
Darren Summers
Mr Summers leaves us after two years of hard work in the Biology Department. We wish him well in his
new role as Assistant Co-ordinator of Science at Nottingham University Samworth Academy (NUSA)
which starts in September. Throughout his time at East Leake Academy, Mr Summers has proved to be
a very popular teacher and has embraced the role of Form Tutor as well as being involved with many
House and sporting activities. He will be missed by staff and students alike. Good luck and thank you.
Robert Marchewka
Mr Marchewka leaves East Leake Academy after a year with us in the Chemistry Department. We wish
him well for the future and thank him for his hard work this year. He has supported students from Year 7
through to Post-16 Chemistry and this has been clearly recognised by students and other teachers in the
faculty. Mr Marchewka has been a popular Form Tutor and has always been keen to be involved with
activities across the wider school community. Thank you for your efforts this year and good luck for the
future, Mr Marchewka.
Mrs E Gobey
We would like to thank Mrs Gobey for her work within the MFL Faculty during Mrs Marciani’s maternity
leave. We were lucky to get Mrs Gobey back at short notice and we appreciate the fact the students did
not suffer further disruption. Mrs Gobey’s ability to teach French and German has been incredibly
helpful and we wish her all the best in her future career.
Mrs K Hickman
We would like to thank Mrs Hickman for all her hard work this academic year during Mrs Golden’s
maternity leave. Mrs Hickman has made a full contribution to the MFL faculty and the Academy,
including accompanying trips to Paris and Amiens. We greatly appreciate her commitment to all her KS3
students and also to her success as an Eagle form tutor. Best wishes to Mrs Hickman in her future
career.
Governors’ Note
New Structure of Governance
The change to Academy status has provided an opportunity to revise the structure of governance, review
the way the Board carries out our business and ensure we are effective and efficient in our mission of
supporting the Academy, while challenging the management to continually improve. The new Academy
Board structure and information on the groups that support it will be published on the Academy website
soon, together with information on current Board members and how to contact governors.
Testing our Effectiveness
Governor Mark is a nationally recognised standard that measures the effectiveness of school and
academy governing bodies. The Academy Board has decided to use this as a benchmark against which
we will test our performance, identify areas for improvement and make appropriate changes.
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Governors’ Note
The Board will continue to carry out its usual
business while this process goes on and as a
consequence it will take through 2014 before
the Governor Mark review is complete and we
can apply for the quality mark.
Your Feedback
The Academy Board has made plans to ensure
it understands the experiences of and attitudes
towards the Academy, of our major stake
holders. The governors and Academy
management have worked together to launch
surveys among students, parents and staff. By
the time this item is published the surveys for
staff and students will have closed and the one,
involving 300 parents chosen at random, will be
well under way. The University of Keele
administers these surveys independently of the
Academy and will report back to us. The
outcomes will be published on the website and
all parents invited to an open meeting next term
where the results will be discussed.
The Board has also reviewed how we can
improve communications between governors
and parents. We will be launching another
survey later this year, this time to all parents,
asking them to vote on the methods of
communication they would most prefer from a
number of options.
recently, at the last meeting of the term, we
reviewed our progress and looked forward to
2013/14. A report on the governors’ year will be
published on the website in the coming weeks.
Roy Adams, Chair of Governors July 2013
10 Year Anniversary
We have now occupied the new school
site, for 10 years. We still feel
extremely lucky to occupy such a lovely
building.
Here’s to the next 10 years!
Awards Evening July 2013
Comings and Goings
The most recent addition to the Board of
governors is Sarah Evans. Sarah joins us
having had experience in the governance of
primary schools and is already making a
significant contribution to our work. Four
governors will come to the end of their period of
office over the next three months. All have
given us exemplary service and our thanks for
many years of support go with them. We are
actively seeking new governors, so please read
the governor vacancy information on the web
site and think about joining us.
End of Year Review and Targets for Next
Academic Year.
At the start of this academic year the Board
held a series of three strategy workshops to set
our short and medium term objectives. Very
A packed hall of students, parents and
teachers thoroughly enjoyed a very
successful awards evening recently. Over
100 students received awards as shown
below.
Mr Legg commented on how proud the
Academy was of the hard work, positive
attitude and achievements of all concerned.
We were very lucky to have as our guest of
honour Angela Hannah, GB canoeist and
London 2012 athlete who gave a very
inspirational address about her journey to
becoming one of the K4 500m crew at last
year’s summer Olympics.
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Tutee of the Year Award
EAGLE
EDXS Benjamin Gane
EAJS Ellie Holland
EADH Lucy Rice
EJRC Josiah Kinch
EJRF Sean Cook-Evans
ERCM Chloe Spence-Gray
ECED Thomas Randall
EAYL Nathan Moloney
EKLG Adelaide Marshall
ERXS Grace Frost
HARRIER
HAPA Joshua Bates
HRMK William Payne
HLSB Sarah Pearce
HACC Amber Whitelock
HJEM Phoebe Hopewell-Brown
HPRT Giserd Marqeshi
HRYM Harry Muirhowe
HAJD Catherine Sears
HCLK Hannah Stockley
HASB Joslin Revell
KESTREL
KTMS Emily Baldwin
KJAH Leandra McCurry
KJLH Jack Evans
KSRM Laura Adamson
KJNW Kathryn Morson
KCDG Zoe Howick
KKNF Edward Johnson
KRLC Lily Fox
KSAT Jessamie Rattray
KLTE Alyssa Landon
OJMP
OLDB
OHCH
OIAE
OSPP
OGJS
OCSB
OAJM
OUCL
OLER
OSPREY
Victoria Sheard
Caroline Plimmer
Beth Edwards
Daniel Stirland
Amber Franklin
Lucy Toseland
Joseph Hampson
Myron Duffy
Georgia Shaw
Jodie Millar
Inter Tutor Merit Cup Winners
Eagle
EAJS
Harrier
Kestrel
Year 8
Year 9
HCLK
KTMS
Osprey
OLER
Merit Champions
Year 7
Emliy Baldwin
Alexander Howes
Lucy Rice
Year 10
Millicent Ackroyd
Faculty Student of the year award
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
Art
Sarah Pearce HLSB
Laura Kirton KCDG
Lucy Rice EADH
Carise Dilks KLTE
English
Claudia Mateo OJMP
George Harbey HCLK
Hannah Stockley HCLK
Katie Youdale OAJM
Languages
Emily Baldwin KTMS
Alexander Howes KJAH
Benjamin Gane EDSX
Samuel Abell KCDG
Physical Education
Rebecca Harrigan EJRF
Jessamie Rattray KSAT
Jack Woodburn HASB
Leandra McCurry KJAH
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
Business & Enterprise
N/A
N/A
N/A
Harry Lawson OLDB
Humanities
Catherine Sears HAJD
Robert Hunter ERXS
Charlotte Budgen OJMP
Eleanor Turnbull KJAH
Maths
Amy Bull OLDB
Hannah Cripps-Rainford EAJS
Hermione Marshall ERXS
Sonja Klisch HAPA
Science
Edward Johnson KKNF
Thomas Randall ECED
Abbie Taylor KSAT
Laura Adamson KSRM
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
Design & Technology
Alyssa Landon KLTE
Loren Adamson OUCL
Elsie Bassford EAYL
Laura Adamson KSRM
ICT
Kane White KCDG
Beth Jones KCDG
Jamie Reed HAJD
Sonja Klisch HAPA
Performing Arts
Jessica Spence-Gray EJRC
Jack Cobb ERCM
Hannah Stockley HCLK
Kyle Callis OGJS
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Faculty Student of the Year Award
Faculty
Art
Business & Enterprise
Design & Technology
English
Languages
Humanities
ICT
Maths
Performing Arts
PE
Science
House
Student to Accept the Award
Osprey
Shared between Eagle,
Harrier, Osprey
Harrier
Harrier
Kestrel
Eagle
Harrier
Harrier
Eagle
Kestrel
Harrier
Abbie Rogers
Nathan Moore
Harry Muirhowe
Sam Ard
Josh Astley
Harvey Jackson
Nathan Moore
Georgia Milner
Leah Butchart
Harvey Jackson
House Student of the Year Award
7
8
9
10
EAGLE
Rosie Hill
Deri Sharman
Lucy Rice
Sean Cook-Evans
7
8
9
10
HARRIER
Catherine Sears
William Tansley
Jake Benson
Joshua Bates
7
8
9
10
KESTREL
Alyssa Landon
Beth Jones
Samuel Wildgust
Eleanor Turnbull
7
8
9
10
OSPREY
Georgia Price
Amber Franklin
Harry Danzey
Lucy Toseland
Inter House Cup Winners
Cup
House
Student to Accept the Award
Merit Cup
Attendance Cup
Quiz Challenge Cup
Participation Cup
Sports Day Cup
Harrier
Osprey
Eagle
Osprey
Harrier
Nathan Moore
Charlotte Gardner
Hermione Marshall
Katie Mulligan
Harvey Jackson
House Cup Final Standing
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
House
Harrier
Eagle
Osprey
Kestrel
Points
2100
1850
1820
1760
Harrier
House
Winners
2012/13
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DALP Quiz Competition
Following a tense and exciting battle of both wit
and knowledge, Eagle House were the East
Leake Academy Quiz winners. Following this
victory, they went on to represent ELA at the
DALP Quiz Competition.
Our team was superb, winning the first question
and being the first team to put points on the
score board. Their run of success continued till
half way, with the gap between ELA and the
other three teams ever-widening.
The 1 ½ hr coach journey to Retford Oaks was
an experience in itself. Eagle House Quiz Team
members either sat quietly, trying to recall all the
information they had learnt, whilst others
entered into rounds of quick-fire questioning.
In the second half, Retford Oaks challenged
ELA’s lead but even this was only momentary.
Victory went to East Leake Academy. Well done
to Eagle House for representing ELA so
professionally, and to all the supporters who
also proved to be great ambassadors for our
school.
The supporters – comprising of Miss Paxton, all
four Heads of House, Quiz Team members from
Osprey, Kestrel and Harrier, and other House
members from across all four houses – watched
on, either offering advice on how to respond to
questions, singing songs or sitting quietly.
On arrival at Retford Oaks, and after some light
refreshments in their library, we were escorted
to their main hall where the scene was set. East
Leake Academy had the largest, and most
enthusiastic, supporters by far and from the
onset of this event we cheered and spurred our
team on.
Bring on 2014’s DALP Quiz Competition – East
Leake Academy is primed and ready!
Mrs Atkins
Osprey Head of House
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Library News
July Newsletter
National First Aid Competition
A Senior First Aid Team from East Leake
Academy took part in the Regional First Aid
Competition in April 2013 and East Leake
Academy came First at the Regionals.
On Wednesday 26th June the National First Aid
Competition took place at Drayton Manor.
All books need to be returned to the Library
NOW as the end of term is approaching fast!. If
you are unsure as to whether or not you have
any books on loan, please come to the Library
and we will check for you. There are a lot of
books outstanding and a lot that has to be
sorted when you have returned your books so
please put them in your bags when you get
home tonight and return them this week. If you
have a book but have lost it, please come and
see me and I can check that it hasn't already
been returned.
Mrs Foskett
There were 250 other schools who entered the
First Aid Competition, and East Leake Academy
came.
Third in the country
Huge congratulations to the students, & Mrs
Hancock who has been involved from the very
beginning.
Students involved;
Jasmine Goddard
Jasmine Newman
Vicky Finch
Sam Hill
Joshua Hill - Reserve
Daniel Butler – Reserve
9HRMK
8HASB
8EJRF
9EADH
10ECED
9KKNF
Mrs V Arnone-Youlton – School First Aider
East Leake Academy National First Aid Competition
.
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Young Network Project Rushcliffe
YouNG@YoungWeareYouNG
For Young, By Young, Be Young
rushcliffe.gov.uk/young
YouNG is an innovative project run by Rushcliffe
Borough Council and involves all Rushcliffe’s Secondary
Schools and Academies.
The focus of the project will be on promoting local events and
activities, development of ‘apps’ to support local projects and make communicating with young people
more effective. For example, interviewing people at the Rushcliffe Community Awards, creating a
promotional video, and tweeting from the launch of the new Young People’s Centre in West Bridgford.
A vacancy became available as the current representative will be moving into Year 11 - In total there
were 14 students from the Academy who were put forward for the selection process. This was
narrowed down to 3 candidates. The final interview process was initiated by Rusclliffe Borough
Council, and Sean McVerry 9KLTE has been selected to represent East Leake Academy.
Congratulations and well done!
Mrs V Arnone-Youlton
Marketing Department
Former Pupil - Edward Fisher
A former student of East Leake Academy has been put forward to represent England in the
forthcoming Home Nations Champions at the end of July 2013.
Edward recently took part in the Rowing at Henley Royal Regatta which took place on 5th July.
We are being kept updated with Edwards’s progress by his parents.
Good
Luck
Edward
From all at
East Leake
Academy.
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Former Sixth Form Student
My name is Kirsty Thomson and I left East Leake Academy at the end of June 2012 having
completed my A-levels in Textiles, Psychology and Business Studies. I have gone on to study
Saddlery at Capel Manor College in Enfield, North London and am currently half way through a
2 year course. I found out about this course through a magazine article about equine
professions. The course takes 14 students each year and is the only full time Saddlery course
in Europe. The focus is on hand crafting tack for horses from scratch e.g. headcollars, bridles,
harness and saddles as you can see from the pictures. You learn the traditional skills
of working with leather which entails hand cutting and hand stitching. These skills can be used
to make any leather item. I have made a personalised dog collar, belts, bags, tool pouches and
mobile phone covers at personal request. I am currently working on a commission for a saddle
and bridle for a hand carved rocking horse. At the end of the 2 years I will come out with a
Cordwainers Diploma in Saddlery and will be a qualified saddler. I intend to set up my own
business producing bespoke equine items keeping alive tradition skill.
Kirsty Thomson
Kirsty Thomson modelling the bridle and saddle
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Sport News
Football
Athletics
Well done to both the Year 9 and 10 football
teams
The Year 9s reached the final of the South Notts
Cup narrowly losing to Carlton-le-Willows 2-1.
However, the Year 10 football team continue to
dominate opposition and won both the South
Notts Cup and the County Cup competitions.
There have been good performances from many
of the school’s students. The best of which were
the students below that competed at the County
Championships
In the South Notts final they comfortably beat
Carlton Academy 5-0. However in The County
Cup they met their match against Trinity but won
4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120minutes.
Top Link Primary Festival
On Thursday 27th June over 150 excited Primary
school children were entertained and looked after
by 50 ELA Year 10 Sports Leaders. Each of the
youngsters took part in 5 activities throughout the
morning. The leaders managed very well on the
day and showed excellent nurturing and
leadership qualities. Reflective comments from
the Year 10 Leaders demonstrated they had
learnt a great deal during the day.
‘I didn’t realise looking after kids was so tiring!’
‘These little ones are crazy, I’m sure we were
never like this’.
‘Can we do this again?’
‘We’ve changed what we were doing because it
wasn’t working’
Tom Harrigan 100m 12.10secs
Jack Pollock 200m 26.2secs
Charlotte Humphreys 200m 29.3secs & Long
Jump 3.47m
Adam Clift Long Jump 3rd 5.10m
Joshua Faulks High Jump 4th 1.50m
Steph Cobb 800m 5th 2.44mins & 1500m 3rd
5.37mins
Jess Rattray could not run as she was on the
Paris trip but has been selected to represent
Nottinghamshire at the Nation Champions. Well
Done Jess!
Sports Day 2013
On a hot day the competition was fierce to win
the first East Leake Academy Sports Day Cup.
The result, with generous points awarded, was
going to make all the difference as to which
House won the overall House Competition. On
the day Eagle House won the Year 7 and 9 age
groups while Osprey won the Year 8 and 10 age
groups. Even so, Harrier were consistently strong
coming second in all age groups. In doing so,
they won the Sports day Cup and the overall
School House Competition. Congratulations to
Harrier!
Sports Awards
The annual Sports Awards were once again held
at Rushcliffe Golf Club. Over 100 ELA students
gathered and celebrated each other’s sporting
accomplishments. Alex Gray, Josh Parry and
James Southwell organised and performed music
for the night. The school choir also sang a couple
of numbers that all helped make the evening a
special occasion. Maria Bertelli who performed at
London 2012 shared her experience of preparing
for the Olympics and made a fantastic speech.
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The most notable winners were;
Jess Rattray – Female Sports Person 2013
Jack Woodburn – Male Sports Person 2013
The Year 10 Football Team – Team of the Year
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Match Report U15 County Cup Final 14/05/13
Match Report U15 County Cup Final 14/05/13
Venue: Poplars Sports ground Burton Joyce
East Leake Academy vs. Trinity
When East Leake Academy and Trinity School
lined up to face each other this year in the
Nottinghamshire County Cup Final everyone
knew that this was the best two U15 school
teams in Nottinghamshire. With this in mind
everyone expected the match to be a very close
and difficult match for both teams.
The crowd were not disappointed from the start
with both teams showing why they had reached
the final with ease. The battles in every part of
the pitch were even and engaging to watch as
the ebb and flow of the match continually
switched with both teams enjoying spells of
outstanding play. Despite the score being 0-0 at
full time the game was exciting to the final
whistle with both teams coming close and
hitting the woodwork on several occasions.
The match went into extra time with both teams
knowing that one goal would probably clinch the
win. Following some attacking play by East
Leake Academy during the first half of extra
time the match looked like it would finally swing
in their favour,
However during the second half of extra time
Trinity were awarded a penalty! East Leake
Academy must have thought at this point the
game would slip out of their grasp. Trinity took
their penalty well hitting the target, but Jack
Woodburn’s diving save stopped the shot to
keep East Leake Academy’s hopes alive.
The game finished 0-0 after extra time which
meant only one thing, a dreaded penalty shootout! Who would be victorious? Both teams took
fantastic penalties with no player missing the
target throughout. It was a night for the
goalkeepers to make themselves a hero and
both Trinity and East Leake Academy
goalkeepers made one save during the
regulation first five penalties.
Sudden death loomed and when East Leake’s
Giserd Marqeshi scored their first sudden death
penalty The Trinity knew that they would have
to score. Trinity player gave them a chance by
hitting the target, however they were denied by
another diving save from the hero of the hour
Jack Woodburn to win the game for East Leake
Academy. East Leake’s players went crazy
piling on top of the hero goalkeeper starting
their celebrations.
Commiserations to Trinity who were more than
worthy finalists narrowly missing out in such a
dramatic way.
Penalty Scorers:
1st: Alex Babos
2nd: Saved
3rd: Thomas Harrigan
4th: Timmy Berridge
5th: James Roberts
6th sudden death: Giserd Marqeshi
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International Charity Youth for Christ
Over the last two years the international charity Youth for Christ have been contributing to Humanities
and Performing Arts lessons at East Leake Academy on a voluntary basis. This year William Lee and
Jay Anderson have made an excellent contribution to learning, especially the spiritual and moral
development of students.
They have also been running a lunchtime and afterschool club called ‘Rock Solid’. The club provided
students with the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities and it has proved particularly
successful in helping some less confident students develop their socials skills.
Will and Jay have also been running a church based group in East Leake on Tuesday afternoons. This
group was separate from school, but a number of ELA students have been attending. The feedback
from those students has been excellent.
East Leake Academy would like to thank Will and Jay and YFC for their excellent contribution to the
life of the school this year. We hope this valuable relationship will continue into the future.
Mr L Roberts
Test Match Art Competition Winners – We won all 3 categories!
We were thrilled when three students from East Leake Academy won in all three categories of the
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club competition to design a poster commemorating the Ashes series
between England and Australia.
The three competition winners were Ellie Sims, Sophie Marsden and Rebecca Harrigan. Their designs
were printed as postcards which were on sale at Trent Bridge throughout the test match. They were
also made into large banners displayed at the ground. On the first morning of the test the three
winners were interviewed by Sky news and took part in the official opening ceremony.
Rebecca Harrigan 7EJRF
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July Newsletter
Sophie Marsden 8ERXS
Paris – June 2013
During this school year we have been on a very
exciting school trip. 44 Y8 students went to Paris in
France for 5 days. During our time in Paris we
managed to look at many interesting sights including
the Eiffel Tower (which was a major experience
walking up those steps!), Notre Dame Cathedral and
the Arc de Triomphe. During the trip we went on a
boat trip which was very interesting and we spend
some time in the Louve museum to see the Mona
Lisa – the most famous painting in the world. On
the last day we went to Parc Asterix which is a
theme park with many roller coasters and lots of
water rides. To many people that was the best day
but altogether the trip was fantastically amazing and
we all thank the staff who came with us for making it
such a fun school trip.
Robert Hunter 8ERXS
Ellie Simms 11OGJS
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July Newsletter
2013/14 New House Captains & Vice Captains
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Ghana Auction Evening
Lili Eastell-Adams - ENIF
Joshua Hill - ECED
Eleanor Turnbull - KJAH
Harry Muirhowe - HRYM
Harvey Jackson - HPRT
Jacob Consterdine - KLTE
Katie Mulligan - OUCL
Charlotte Gardner - OJMP
Activities Week
Special thanks to Miss Harlow who has worked
very hard to organise what has been a very
successful Activities week.
Off site activities
On Tuesday 16th July at 7.00pm the Ghana
Auction took place at East Leake Academy. This
event was organised to raise funds for the project.
Special thanks to students, parents and staff who
are involved in the project, and the organisation of
the event.
Refreshments were offered and consisted of
homemade cakes and biscuits, cold drinks and
tea/coffee.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank
everyone who helped with the contribution of
auction items, and also those who made bids.
The total amount raised on the night was £1,800.
This is a fantastic achievement.
Alton Towers
Beaumanor
Golf Day
Media Trip
Treasure Hunt
Water Sports
Warwick Castle
Internal activities
The Apprentice
Be Creative
Dance Workshop
Create a Game
Culture Vulture
Cycle Challenge
Team Sports
Wow Jewellery
Zumba
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DALP STEM Competition
July Newsletter
Best Design
DALP Stem Final took place on Wednesday 17th
July at East Leake Academy in the Main Hall.
East Leake Academy entered three teams against
National Academy.
Each team had invented a new design and
developed a model and powerpoint presentation.
3 STEM Ambassadors and STEMNET judged the
students designs. They commented on the
outstanding designs and presentations done by the
students.
All three teams participated in a STEM quiz. The
students also contributed in a bridge building
activity. Which was led by the Institute of Civil
Engineering? This involved building a thirty foot
bridge.
Beth Jones, Hannah Sabin, Deri Sharman, Sophie Marsden
East Leake won 4 out of 5 categories including the
overall grand prize.
Gotham Primary School won the Primary category
and there prize is a class trip to the ECO Centre
DALP Overall Grand Prize
Best Presentation
Best Team Image
Amelia Wilson, Morgan Cutchey, Grace Frost
Sam Taylor, Harry Genders, Keith Wong, Alex Howes
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Holiday Dates
Diary Dates
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INSET Day 1
21 October 2013
Autumn Half term
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Year 7, 12 & 13 start school
23 December 2013
Christmas Holiday
All students start school
06 January 2014
Return to school
Whole school photo
17 February 2014
February Half term
Individual student photos
07 April 2014
Easter Holiday
Tues 3 September Wed 4 September th
Thurs 5 September th
Fri 6 September
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Tue 10 September (Post 16 on request)
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23 September
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New Year 12 Parent Meeting
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German Exchange
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Academy Open Evening
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INSET Day 2
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Year 12 Parents Evening
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Year 10 Parents Evening
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7 October
17 October
18 October
26 November
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3 December
Reminder
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back in school.
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Please notify us if:
• You move home
• Change your home and mobile
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• Update your email address
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Having the correct data is essential for the
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an emergency.
Thank you.
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Wish you all a
very happy
summer holiday
From all at
East Leake
Academy