Headlines By James Saunders 23rd April 2021
with learners about whether their chosen method(s) of study are likely to be the most effective for them. Re-igniting learning
https://www.tes.com/news/gcses-how-make-learningstick
“Each child has a spark inside him or her. It is the responsibility of the people and institutions around each child to find what would ignite that spark” Howard Gardner.
https://www.tes.com/news/are-you-getting-revisionall-wrong
After so much disruption this year it has felt a bit like a reignition of things this term. Walking round the school I have seen learners rekindling their love of learning. This week we welcomed Clare Kershaw, Director of Education for Essex, to have a look around Honywood. Clare was very impressed with what she saw during her visit and was very complimentary about our learners positive attitude towards their studies. It is so nice to be able to get out and around a full school now to see the great start learners have made this term. One of the issues we spoke to Clare about was the difficulties some of our families face regarding transport. We had a good discussion about this but ultimately were left a little deflated as it was quite clear that the decisions made centrally regarding transport were driven by cost and will not be changing. Therefore if we are to improve things we must do so ourselves. I guess the good thing is that we know where we stand and where to devote our energies to now. I wish you all a lovely weekend. The weather is turning and BBQ season is upon us. James Saunders Learning, memory and revision As we approach assessment time it is important for all learners to utilise their independent study wisely to complement their learning in class and effectively revise. I have previously shared some useful resources around the school that I thought would be of wider interest. The following articles can help parents in understanding how to support their children with independent study and revision. Hopefully this will lead to some conversations
https://www.tes.com/news/what-every-teacher-needs -know-about-memory Key dates Don’t forget the Non Learner day on Monday 24th May. This day will contribute to the assessment process for current Cohort 11 learners in response to the change in examination arrangements. This day has been coordinated across all schools in the trust so that teachers are able to complete the necessary cross moderation and grades. Thanks to: Lead Learner for Environment Beth Chapman and Deputy Lead Learner Marcia Swain for guiding Clare Kershaw around our school on her tour. Also to Lead Learner for Wellbeing Mia Fisher and Deputy Lead Learner Roxy Slaney for guiding visitors from the Mid and South Essex Schools and College Mental Health Support Team around our school. To: Gracie Tupper and Poppy Webster who this week took the initiative and picked up litter dropped by others. Thank you for caring for our environment. House points to both girls! Our Lead Learners will be starting a campaign soon to encourage more learners like Poppy and Gracie to care for our school environment.
Week commencing 19th April 2021
English
French
C7—Poppy Webster C7—Logan Evans C8—Olivia Longhurst C8—Owen Johnson
KS3—Vasile Rusu KS4—Isla Phillips
C9—Bethan-Mae Crosby C9—Sam Repman C10—Jess Barker
KS3—Yvie Turner KS4—Rory Nicola
C10—Emily Champion C11—Erin Hill C11—Isabella Rigby
Maths C7—Emily Jones C7—Katie Olley C8—Lucy Hinkin C8—Jess Fookes C9—Henry White C9—Ruby Garnham C10—Thoams Last C10—Nicholas Gray C11—Matt Gomes C11—Ellie Houghton
Science C7—Sophia Cooper C7—Emily Jones C8—Jack Hammond C8—Sammy Taylor C9—Daisy Young C9—Lola Williamson C10—Holly Murrell C10—Emmie Bellingham-Wood C11—Poppy Thacker C11—Hannah Read
German
Spanish KS4—Phoebe Meyer-Hek
Geography KS3—Zane Sargent KS4—Sid Critch
History KS3—Imogen Haynes KS4—Joseph Morton
Philosophy & Religion KS3—Tessa Hardy KS4—Euan Stimson
Music KS3—Finn Byrnes KS4—Harry Alderton
Drama KS3—Kaylee Tredgett KS4—Ruby Powell
Art KS3—Tessa Hardy KS4—Stefano Nevin-Psarras
KS3 Technology Nathan Repman
Dance KS3—Alfie Foster KS4—Emily De Silva
Media Studies Isla Phillips
Enterprise Solutions Callum Young
Health and Social Care Skye Hurst
KS4 Graphics Holly Murrell
KS4 Food Kieran Wilding
KS4 Resistant Materials Harrison Campe
KS4 Textiles Chloe Ambrose
Week commencing 19th April 2021
Computer Science Charlie Mullenger
PE KS3—Jake Whitelock KS4—Alex Banyard GCSE—Lauren Baker
All Learners nominated will be receiving certificates shortly. In addition, every learner nominated will receive 10 House Points! Well done to everyone who has been nominated this week!
House Competition update
Business Studies Gloria Nyc
Dates for the diary Monday 3rd May
BANK HOLIDAY. School closed
Thursday 20th May
C11 cohort photo at 9am
Are you about to embark on higher education or do you take part in sport or the arts at a high standard? Would some additional funding help?
Monday 24th May
NLD—staff only in school (C11 marking and moderation)
Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June
Half term
The Earls Colne Trust has been a supporter of young people in the local area and Honywood children since 1975. The charity provides support for projects and financial aid to individuals meeting the charity’s criteria. The charity assists young people who are engaged in any type of educational activity. It gives particular priority to young people who are studying for a recognised higher education qualification or who are already performing to a high level in the arts or in sport.
Monday 14th June
C9 Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio & Meningitis ACWY (2 vaccines administered on the same visit)
Friday 2nd July
C11 Prom @ Colne Valley Golf Club C9 HPV second dose
Thursday 15th July Monday 19th July
Sports’ Day
Tuesday 20th July
C8 HPV (first dose) vaccination
Wednesday 21st July
Last day of term
Next week is a Week “A”
Check out their website for more Information: http://www.echec.org.uk/
New Honywood Website is Live!
Our newly designed website is now live! Visit us at www.honywoodschool.com
It is important for us to make information regarding our school easily accessible for our current and prospective families as well as our wider community. We endeavour to provide the most accurate, up-todate information along with all our latest news and events. The new website gives better access to who we are, our curriculum vision, our policies, key information and our weekly Headlines and monthly iGazette. Amongst the features on our site are integrated social media buttons for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to deliver improved communication with our families. We hope you enjoy looking through our new site.
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