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Headlines:<br />

– This Half Term’s Value<br />

‘HUMILITY’<br />

- Movember<br />

- Children In Need<br />

- Imperial War Museum<br />

- Namibia<br />

- Tom Palmer<br />

- Celebrating<br />

Achievements<br />

- Gressenhall<br />

- Sports News<br />

Movember<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

Message from Headteacher: December 2011<br />

Thank you to all Parents and Carers for taking the time to complete the<br />

Questionnaires. Your responses are with the company who analyses them and I will<br />

include their feedback in next terms Newsletter. We are sorry to say farewell to three<br />

members <strong>of</strong> staff this term: Dr Wilson, Mr Bates and Mr Gunn. We wish them all the<br />

very best and thank them for all they have contributed to our community- in particular<br />

Mr Gunn who retires after 19 years at <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong>. We look forward to welcoming Mr<br />

Hanrahan and Mr Ireson who join us in January in Science and Design and<br />

Technology respectively. I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and trust that you<br />

will all enjoy a peaceful break with your children. Richard Cranmer<br />

Seven male members <strong>of</strong> staff grew moustaches throughout November to raise money for Male Health<br />

Issues. On Thursday, 1 st December we had a ‘Shave-Off’ in the Hall, which for one day only was renamed<br />

the ‘Moustachio Bar’.<br />

Each <strong>of</strong> the seven moustaches, known as Moustachios, was allocated a Signora (from the staff) and<br />

was shaved in public to the rhythm <strong>of</strong> music selected by the crowd through charity auction. At the same<br />

time shoes were shined.<br />

There was a considerable hold-up when Mr Moustachio's moustache appeared to require a hedgecutter,<br />

but eventually education at the school could be resumed.<br />

The students were superb in how they organised and ran the event, especially our compé res, Sian<br />

Seaman and Daisy Bannon-Ryder; our suited auctioneers, Matthew Pretty and Matthew Littlewood; our<br />

Spanish interpreter, Macey Wright; our Music Technicians, Harriet Duffield and Kira Rochard; and the<br />

team <strong>of</strong> shoe-shiners, organised by Shannon Sc<strong>of</strong>ield and Bethany Noble. The audience was large,<br />

supportive, responsive and generous.<br />

The seven moustaches are available on ebay.<br />

Mr Pearson<br />

Chief Moustachio<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Imperial War Museum and Globe Theatre<br />

Following my trip to the Battlefields, I continued with my interest in the First World War and joined Mrs<br />

Caldwell, Mrs Millea and Mrs Miller plus 48 students on the Year 11 History trip to the Imperial War<br />

Museum in London.<br />

Another long, but very enjoyable day. There was so much to see and do at the museum. The<br />

highlight for me was going into the simulated trenches. The noise and the smell stayed with you for<br />

quite a long time. The museum was really interesting. I would like to go back.<br />

After lunch in the grounds <strong>of</strong> the museum, we drove across London to the Globe Theatre. This was<br />

amazing. The structure and dé cor was wonderful. We had a really good tour guide who made it really<br />

interesting and exciting. The students were interested and asked lots <strong>of</strong> questions.<br />

We finished the day in London with some time in Trafalgar and Leicester Square.<br />

The day was really enjoyable and once again the students were a pleasure to take out.<br />

Mrs Holloway<br />

Visit from Author, Tom Palmer<br />

Tom Palmer author <strong>of</strong> the popular football series: Football Academy and Football Detective was<br />

invited to <strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> School on Thursday 10 th November.<br />

Hosted in the new <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> Centre Studio, Tom’s exciting interactive session captured the full<br />

attention <strong>of</strong> Year 6 (from the feeder primary schools) and Year 7 and 8 students.<br />

Tom started with a quiz challenge based on football articles from recent newspapers, moved on to<br />

popular magazines and then to favourite authors and books. Students were keen to participate as<br />

those who answered correctly were to challenge the mystery goalie ‘the cat’ in a penalty shoot-out.<br />

The revelation that this was <strong>Archbishop</strong>’s languages teacher Mr Page raised the tension. Students<br />

cheered for the strikers as they tried to put the ball in the back <strong>of</strong> the net, a beaming Ben Snowling (yr<br />

7) won the trophy.<br />

The event was organised by The Waveney Valley Children’s Book Group which holds monthly<br />

meetings in the Harleston area. To find out more contact Sue Gillham, <strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong><br />

sgillham@ashs.org.uk or Sally Blows, Harleston Library<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

Term Dates<br />

Please note:<br />

Students return to school on<br />

Wednesday, 4 th January 2012<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Chemistry<br />

This year is the international year <strong>of</strong> Chemistry, and the main theme is water. On Friday 4 th<br />

November, we went to the Bayer Crop Science centre in Norwich for a Science competition, which<br />

was based on water. During the day, we had a tour <strong>of</strong> the site, spent two hours doing experiments<br />

and did a quiz about Chemistry.<br />

There were several different experiments to complete within the two hours. One involved testing water<br />

samples for calcium, to try and identify where in the country it came from. Another was adding the<br />

right amount <strong>of</strong> salt into water to achieve the neutral buoyancy <strong>of</strong> a ball. The last experiment was to<br />

make raisins float up and down using sparkling water. We also had a tour which showed us different<br />

parts <strong>of</strong> the Bayer Crop Science centre, and competed in a quiz against the other schools.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the day, the winners were decided based on the results and graphs from our<br />

experiments. They announced that we came first! We were given Bayer Crop Science bags with<br />

prizes in. These included a £25 Waterstone’s voucher, goggles, a USB stick, notebooks and lots <strong>of</strong><br />

other prizes. We really enjoyed the day, especially when we found out we won. The team members<br />

were: Sarah Griffee, Millie Burridge (year 11), Iain Symon (year 10) and Oliver Barnwell (year 9).<br />

Sarah Griffee and Millie Burridge (Year 11 students).<br />

I would just like to say how delighted I was with the result <strong>of</strong> the science investigation heat. All <strong>of</strong> the<br />

team performed excellently and they were streaks ahead <strong>of</strong> any other competitors. I was and am so<br />

proud <strong>of</strong> the whole team. A most well deserved win (enjoy your well earned goodies).<br />

Ms Muir<br />

Student Christmas Prayers<br />

These two prayers were written by two <strong>of</strong> our students and read at the Cluster Carol Service this<br />

year. Dear Lord,<br />

Dear God, we pray that over Christmas you look after<br />

us and show us its true meaning. When it snows will<br />

you show us joy and happiness? When we receive<br />

presents will you show us that it’s more important to<br />

give and not receive? When we eat our Christmas<br />

lunch, will you show us love and the thanks that we<br />

should be given.<br />

Finally on New Year’s Day, will you show us that<br />

over Christmas it’s a time to change and become<br />

ever grateful for what more we have than others?<br />

Remembering this Christmas to be grateful, is<br />

something we all need to do.<br />

I hope you will join with me in doing this, thank you.<br />

Amen. Holly Sleightholme<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

Thank you for this time together.<br />

Christmas is not only a time for giving and<br />

receiving, it is also a time for joy and<br />

worship. We remember the story <strong>of</strong> the wise<br />

men and the journey to Bethlehem for the<br />

birth <strong>of</strong> Jesus. Christmas is a time for<br />

families and friends to get together and<br />

spend quality time with each other.<br />

Christmas isn’t all about eating chocolates<br />

and getting the latest computer game.<br />

We pray for all the staff in the School<br />

cluster, Children and young people, Parents<br />

and anyone that maybe suffering this<br />

Christmas.<br />

Amen. Luke Homer<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School Namibia Expedition 2011<br />

Fourteen students aged 15/16, (plus two staff) from <strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School, gathered in Norwich bus<br />

station, on the morning <strong>of</strong> 29 July, to start the first part <strong>of</strong> their journey to Windhoek, the capital <strong>of</strong> Namibia.<br />

We flew overnight from Heathrow, changed planes in Johannesburg and arrived in Windhoek at lunchtime. We<br />

quickly transferred to a smart lodge, seeing many Springbok, Wildebeest and Ostrich on the way. This would be<br />

our last night in a bed for some time and a last chance for other things now taken for granted, such as Wi Fi.<br />

Our transport was a Mitsubishi lorry with a bus ‘shell’ welded on top. We named it ‘Tyrone’ and it served us well.<br />

Next morning, after stocking up with food at a smart supermarket, we set <strong>of</strong>f down the Kalahari <strong>High</strong>way to our<br />

primary school in Witvlei. We camped on earth in the school playground for five nights. We had running water,<br />

toilets but no showers.<br />

Nossob Primary School has 660 students aged from 4 – 14. It was built in 1974 and some <strong>of</strong> the buildings<br />

looked ‘tired’. The students put in four full shifts painting the outside <strong>of</strong> two large buildings, the interiors <strong>of</strong> three<br />

classrooms and replacing 42 panes <strong>of</strong> glass, including in dormitories. There is a certain shade <strong>of</strong> green paint<br />

none <strong>of</strong> us want to see again! One <strong>of</strong> the great experiences here was the interaction between the two sets <strong>of</strong><br />

students. The final morning saw an outdoor assembly with speeches and performances from both parties.<br />

While we were painting, a chap from the Namibian News Agency, Nampa, came, took pictures and interviewed<br />

us. Two days later there was an article in the Namibian national press complete with a photo <strong>of</strong> us and Tyrone.<br />

Next stop was the Waterburg plateau in the north and a luxurious campsite that had – showers! We then moved<br />

on to Etosha where we saw a bewildering display <strong>of</strong> large African mammals including very close views <strong>of</strong> lion,<br />

elephant, rhino etc, at the waterhole next to our campsite, which was floodlit at night.<br />

We had been cooking for ourselves. Many students had hardly cooked before; now they are all experts at<br />

catering for 18! At Etosha we took the opportunity to have an ‘all you can eat buffet’ – this included Springbok<br />

steak – a definite hit.<br />

We then visited four other ‘wild’ places as we made our way south, namely Spitzkoppe (for high granite<br />

mountains and prehistoric cave art), Naukluft (for a trek where we had to traverse a cliff face holding onto chains<br />

whilst trying to find the 1cm toeholds), Sesriem (with the highest sand dunes in the world, one <strong>of</strong> which we<br />

climbed at sunset) and Sossusvlei where a local Damara chap took us through the dunes and pointed out the<br />

most amazing things all from tracks and marks in the sand – this was the high point <strong>of</strong> the trip for quite a few <strong>of</strong><br />

us. In between these stops we overnighted in a hotel in the coastal town <strong>of</strong> Swakopmund, where we went on a<br />

dolphin cruise and also saw thousands <strong>of</strong> Cape Fur Seals, including one old male who came onto our ship for a<br />

free meal.<br />

We duly set out from Windhoek airport on our 21 st day for the shortest<br />

flight we’ve been on – 11 minutes! The landing gear stuck (fortunately)<br />

down and we had to return to Windhoek. A spare plane was sent from<br />

Johannesburg, but we’d missed our connection and had to spend the<br />

night in a five star hotel with a six star breakfast and lunch so we had an<br />

extra day’s holiday for free.<br />

It was an amazing trip, with memories to last a life time. No-one fell out<br />

with one another. Some students caught colds from the Namibian<br />

schoolchildren – it is, after all, their ‘winter’ but no-one had a stomach<br />

upset. The weather was very similar to the last week <strong>of</strong> September we<br />

had here. This expedition wasn’t cheap. Some students paid for all <strong>of</strong> it<br />

themselves either by working or fund-raising. I would especially like to<br />

thank the staff and management <strong>of</strong> Budgen’s Store in Harleston for<br />

allowing us into their store and bag pack to raise funds.<br />

Mr Batty<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


U16 Hockey<br />

On Thursday 3rd November, the U16 girls travelled to Dereham to play in a Norfolk Championship.<br />

ASHS were in a group with Greshams and Norwich <strong>High</strong> School for Girls. Firstly, we played Norwich<br />

<strong>High</strong> School for Girls. ASHS really fought hard, but at half time were 1-0 down but as they went into<br />

the 2nd half ASHS had really upped their game and not long after they'd started Kira Wooltorton<br />

scored making it 1-1. Shortly after, Kira Wooltorton scored again to make the final score 2-1.<br />

Next up were Greshams. ASHS had all the play and were unlucky not to score! An unfortunate short<br />

corner was given which was converted but this made ASHS even more determined to score and they<br />

soon replied through Holly Baker. In the last minute Greshams were given a short corner but with great<br />

work from the defence this was cleared wide making the full time score 1-1. In a previous match<br />

Greshams played Norwich <strong>High</strong> School for Girls and also beat them 2-1 which meant that we were<br />

both on the same points! So it had to go to flicks! Greshams went first and scored but Kira Wooltorton<br />

made it 1-1. Greshams missed with their next three after some excellent saves from GK Ellie<br />

O'Sullivan. Holly Baker and Laura Davidson scored meaning ASHS had won and were put through to<br />

the semi finals to play Wymondham College. ASHS were first to score with a great ball in from Holly<br />

Baker, for Catherine Kilbourn to get a great deflection. But not long after Wymondham had scored<br />

leaving it 1-1 at half time. In the 2nd half, a great run from Holly Baker from the half way line and a fine<br />

finish enabled ASHS to win 2-1 which meant ASHS were through to the final.<br />

ASHS lost the final to an excellent Norwich <strong>High</strong> School team 3-0 but had still qualified for the East<br />

National Finals in Bedford.<br />

This is a great achievement!<br />

Team: Kira Wooltorton(C), Ellie O'Sullivan(GK), Holly Baker(VC), Catherine Kilbourn, Laura Davidson,<br />

May Bowden, Chloe Pearce, Alysha Rankin, Elisha L<strong>of</strong>tus, Lucy Hadingham, Ellie Knox, Chantelle<br />

Dwyer and Lauren Slowly.<br />

Kira Wooltorton, year 10 student.<br />

I would like to add my Congratulations to the girls for getting this far in a National Schools competition.<br />

An achievement like this does not happen without a huge amount <strong>of</strong> hard work and I am very<br />

impressed with how the girls conducted themselves throughout the whole process. A special mention<br />

must go to Kira Wooltorton who's captaincy and leadership skills are to be admired.<br />

Well done to the whole squad for such an amazing day and performance.<br />

Miss Cadge<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

U16 Hockey Meal<br />

Before we travelled to Bedford for the<br />

Finals, we used the new technology<br />

block to host a pasta party. This gave us<br />

the chance for a nutritious meal and<br />

team bonding. An excellent night was<br />

had by all.<br />

Miss Cadge<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


The ASHS Rugby World Cup<br />

final!!<br />

On the eve <strong>of</strong> the Rugby World Cup final, 2<br />

teams from ASHS came together to play out<br />

their own version <strong>of</strong> the Rugby World Cup<br />

Final. We had our own 2 teams coached by<br />

Leo and Toby Bond representing New<br />

Zealand and France. Organised by Mr<br />

Farrow after school on the Friday around 30<br />

Year 11 boys stayed to participate, a huge<br />

representation from the Year group.<br />

It was a tense game between the sides, with<br />

New Zealand taking an early lead. Both<br />

teams were running the ball well, notably<br />

players such as Will Jackson, Ollie Earl, Dec<br />

Povey, Nathan Blomfield and Remarl Nelson<br />

making a lot <strong>of</strong> ground. However, the tackling<br />

was committed and neither team wanted to<br />

allow the other side an upper hand. Aaron<br />

Baines led the way in tackling and in a couple<br />

<strong>of</strong> instances, made the 1st tackle, started the<br />

ruck and then made the next tackle on the<br />

player picking up the ball. Not to be out done,<br />

Kieran Cooper made sure no one went past<br />

him. Reece Smith, Calum Wells and Ernest<br />

Buxton, all working hard in rucks and mauls to<br />

secure the ball.<br />

In an excellent game, full <strong>of</strong> sportsmanship,<br />

New Zealand finally finished the game<br />

victorious, even though a late flurry by France<br />

looked like spoiling the party. Well done to all<br />

those pupils involved and taking part. And<br />

thank you to all the staff that supported the<br />

event.<br />

Mr Farrow<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

Cricket Young Leaders Courses<br />

running in early 2012<br />

These are subsidised courses held on non-school<br />

days, and open to all within the target 14-18 yrs<br />

age bracket.<br />

ECB CRICKET YOUNG LEADERS COURSES -<br />

COST: £25 pp<br />

COURSE 1:<br />

· Taverham Hall Prep School Sports Hall<br />

· Tuesday 3rd January 2012<br />

· 9am - 3pm<br />

COURSE 2:<br />

· Taverham Hall Prep School Sports Hall<br />

· Wednesday 15th February 2012<br />

· 9am - 3pm<br />

Full details and an application form are available<br />

on the Norfolk Cricket website at:<br />

http://www.norfolkcricket.co.uk/article.asp?id=475<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Toner and Inkjet Cartridge Recycling at ASHS<br />

We would like to remind everyone we are still collecting used Toner and Inkjet cartridges.<br />

To help ASHS make a significant dent in the 45.5 million cartridges that are sent to landfill in the UK<br />

every year, (Source: UKCRA (UK Cartridge Remanufacture Assoc) 2006) we would like you to<br />

recycle your printer cartridges. Simply drop <strong>of</strong>f your empty printer cartridges in the special collection<br />

bin at ASHS and ASHS will get 50p (or £1 dependant on the cartridge) for each one you drop <strong>of</strong>f.<br />

Not only will we be raising funds for our new school minibus but Recycle It is a great way to teach our<br />

children about the importance <strong>of</strong> helping the environment, reducing waste and preserving the world’s<br />

resources.<br />

Please drop <strong>of</strong>f any cartridges at the school <strong>of</strong>fice. Please make sure that any cartridges your<br />

son/daughter brings to school are well wrapped so any residue <strong>of</strong> ink does not leak onto important<br />

school work or into school bags.<br />

The following cartridges are the only ones we can accept:<br />

HP<br />

Lexmark<br />

Brother<br />

Canon<br />

Samsung<br />

Please also note that the cartridges must be original inkjet and laser cartridges and should not be<br />

broken or damaged.<br />

We do hope that you will be able to support such a worthwhile programme and look forward to<br />

receiving all your cartridges.<br />

Mrs Nichols<br />

KS4 Curriculum Guide<br />

ASHS - KS4 Curriculum Handbook 2011-12<br />

A booklet was recently sent home to all Year 10 parents/carers giving them a guide to the structure <strong>of</strong><br />

the curriculum in Years 10 and 11 and details on what is taught in each subject during the course <strong>of</strong><br />

these two years.<br />

The guide is intended to help parents to support their son/daughter's education as they progress<br />

through their GCSE courses even more effectively. The idea is that parents, students and staff can<br />

work together to help each student to make as much progress as possible.<br />

Essential guide to success at GCSE<br />

Year 11 parents/carers received a revision booklet giving them tips, ideas and techniques to help<br />

them support their child with their revision and to again make good progress. The booklet will also be<br />

posted home to Year 10 parents/carers later in the year. Again the idea is that parents, students and<br />

staff can work together to help each other to make as much progress as possible.<br />

If any parent would like a copy <strong>of</strong> the booklet or any more information do not hesitate to contact Mrs<br />

Caldwell (Head <strong>of</strong> Learning KS4).<br />

Both booklets will be available on our website @ www.ashs.org.uk under ‘Learning’ in the New Year<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Home – School Partnership Parent Support Adviser<br />

Once young people get to high school and begin to spend more time with their friends and less with<br />

their family it’s easy for parents to feel like their child doesn’t need or want their company. Don’t be<br />

fooled. Young people need their families’ support now as much as ever. Children whose parents take<br />

an interest in their education have greater academic success regardless <strong>of</strong> the grades their parents<br />

achieved at school. Adolescence can be hard for young people and for parents who want to help but<br />

don’t know how.<br />

Katie Utting and Heather King our Parent Support Advisers are available to parents with any worries<br />

or concerns about how their child is doing at school. Their role is to work in partnership with parents<br />

and school to ensure children get the most from their education and are ready to learn.<br />

Our Parent Support Advisers help to find answers and give support by:<br />

Discussing the changing needs <strong>of</strong> children as they move up the school<br />

Finding agencies and services that can <strong>of</strong>fer specialist support<br />

Accompanying parents to meeting with school staff<br />

Offering regular meetings at home or school that focus on finding solutions to specific issues<br />

Helping prevent problem behaviour becoming more difficult<br />

Supporting families where attendance and exclusion are a concern<br />

If you are interested to find out more contact the school <strong>of</strong>fice on 01379 852561 or using the contact<br />

details below:<br />

Katie Utting: kutting@ashs.org.uk<br />

Heather King: hking@ashs.org.uk<br />

School Counsellor<br />

We are pleased to announce the appointment <strong>of</strong> Tracy Reeve who has joined the pastoral team at<br />

ASHS.<br />

The counselling service seeks to support students at ASHS by <strong>of</strong>fering individual time and space to<br />

discuss any aspect <strong>of</strong> life that is proving difficult.<br />

The sessions are 30 minutes long, are confidential and aim to provide a safe environment in which<br />

students feel secure and confident and thus able to explore any troublesome issues they are<br />

experiencing whether they relate to home, personal or school life.<br />

The counselling service is part <strong>of</strong> the school’s pastoral support team but it is fundamentally a<br />

confidential service; the counsellor will not report the content <strong>of</strong> the sessions to parents, teachers or<br />

anyone else unless there is a concern for the student’s welfare. In such cases the schools<br />

safeguarding and child protection policies will be adhered to.<br />

Mr Connelly, Assistant Head Teacher<br />

Maths & English courses for adults<br />

You can update your Maths and English skills for free in your area and work towards nationally<br />

recognised qualifications. Courses run through the academic year. The next block <strong>of</strong> courses start 5th<br />

December 2011.<br />

For more details contact Christine Flude on 01953 455634, or e-mail: christine.flude@ norfolk.gov.uk.<br />

English courses for people who speak English as a second language<br />

Please also contact Christine Flude (see above) for details <strong>of</strong> local courses for people wanting to<br />

improve their English language skills with a formal qualification.<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Celebrating Achievements at <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong><br />

We have made a few changes to the way in which students are rewarded. These are the changes that<br />

have been made:<br />

- Credits have been replaced and are not in the student planner<br />

- We will be using a new online reward system through IRIS. IRIS is where we log the bad things<br />

students do at the moment. We will now use it to also log the good things.<br />

- These are called Online Rewards.<br />

- Parents, teachers and students can log-in to see how many rewards a student has been given.<br />

- On-line rewards are harder to get than credits and can only be given for:<br />

A) Piece/s <strong>of</strong> outstanding work.<br />

B) Consistent good effort and good work (eg 10 good work stamps = one online reward). C) Continued<br />

effort to improve an area <strong>of</strong> weakness.<br />

D) Significant contribution to school life.<br />

E) Significant consideration to others.<br />

- There will be regular prize draws for those with lots <strong>of</strong> rewards and few IRIS points.<br />

- Prizes will include things for a family or carers to enjoy – e.g. a family meal out or a movie ticket. This<br />

is so that families or carers are proud <strong>of</strong> student achievement.<br />

On line rewards are balanced against IRIS concern or incident points.<br />

- Students who get in lots <strong>of</strong> trouble earn minus points which are deducted from their rewards. These<br />

students will be issued with certificates for the things they do well but will not be entered for prizes or<br />

treats.<br />

Mrs Dolan<br />

Children in Need<br />

As a form, 7Mt decided that they should get more involved to raise money for the charity Children In<br />

Need. So, on Friday 18 th November, we organised a variety <strong>of</strong> activities to help contribute to this<br />

national charity day!<br />

We organised a sponsored swim, a lunchtime quiz and a cake stall. In addition, Ellie Clifford did a<br />

sponsored silence for the whole day! 7Mt alone raised over £100 and this contributed to the £537 that<br />

we raised as a school, through the non-uniform day donations. 7Mt had a lot <strong>of</strong> fun and would do it all<br />

again for charity!<br />

Alexandra Whitham 7Mt<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Year 9 Gressenhall Trip<br />

Recently the whole <strong>of</strong> year 9 went on a field trip to the Gressenhall workhouse to learn about the<br />

many uses <strong>of</strong> the hall itself. The day started with an introduction to the life that people lived in the<br />

workhouse at that time. That introduction came in the form <strong>of</strong> 3 re-enactors: The workhouse master, a<br />

‘jacket woman’ (an unmarried woman with children) and an injured man who couldn’t make a living<br />

because <strong>of</strong> his injury. The actors assumed their role very well and provided an entertaining source <strong>of</strong><br />

education about the many things to dislike and indeed like.<br />

Year 9 then split into 3 different groups, each going on a tour <strong>of</strong> the workhouse led by one <strong>of</strong> the reenactors.<br />

Each re-enactor told a different story about the conditions you could find at the workhouse<br />

and how you would be treated by the hierarchy. Each actor gave their opinion <strong>of</strong> what the workhouse<br />

was like and how they lived and worked. The overall view from both the two inmates was that the<br />

workhouse was a last resort, a place where only the poorest went. However the master stated the<br />

complete opposite. He made it clear that anybody who entered the workhouse would have to work for<br />

their upkeep, and anyone who refused to work did not deserve their hospitality at all and were ‘kicked<br />

out’ with nothing but their original clothes.<br />

After a break for lunch Year 9 took their last guided tour and returned to the main hall where we first<br />

met the re-enactors. Here was staged a debate with one side <strong>of</strong> the room praising the workhouse and<br />

the other emphasizing on all the bad attributes <strong>of</strong> the workhouse. There was some heated debate<br />

between the students, but there was no clear winner in the end and the argument was left undecided!!<br />

Oliver Barnwell, year 9 student.<br />

Clothes Show Live 2011<br />

There were shops, wonderful exhibitors, models, celebs and dancers! There were over 40 top models<br />

and dancers, bringing fashion to life by wearing high-street, designer, and couture and boutique<br />

fashion collections. They were strutting their stuff down the runway to up-to-date music tracks wearing<br />

the hottest hair and make up trends for the season. Clothes Show Live was a shopping heaven!<br />

Housing an eclectic mix <strong>of</strong> styles and influences bringing us the best high street in fashion, unique<br />

boutiques, vintage collections and designer labels. We met our favourite celebs from the world <strong>of</strong><br />

entertainment and fashion as they presented and performed on stages around the show. Clothes<br />

Show Live was a great day out, enjoyed by many!<br />

Holly Smith 11Bt<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


Are you eligible for Free School Meals (FSM’s)<br />

I am aware that there are a number <strong>of</strong> families who are eligible but have not registered for FSM’s. I<br />

encourage you to take up this <strong>of</strong>fer as not only could your child have a free lunch but the school<br />

receives additional funding for the benefit <strong>of</strong> all students on FSM’s<br />

Some families may be concerned <strong>of</strong> the stigma attached to the FSM but I can assure you that we<br />

handle this very sensitively and confidentially.<br />

Mr Cranmer, Head Teacher<br />

Application forms are available from the School Office.<br />

Eligibility criteria:<br />

Income Support<br />

Employment & Support Allowance – Income related<br />

Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (NOT Contribution Based JSA)<br />

Child Tax Credit Only (NOT Working Tax Credit/childcare element) and your combined annual<br />

income as assessed by HMIR is not above £16,190 (as at April 2010)<br />

National Asylum Seekers Support (NASS)<br />

Guaranteed Element <strong>of</strong> Pension Tax Credit<br />

The Pennoyer Centre in Pulham St Mary runs a variety <strong>of</strong> clubs and activities. Please see<br />

information below:<br />

PC HELP CLUB Saturdays 9.30am – noon<br />

Mondays 1.30pm – 5.30pm<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

One-to-one PC Help from keen volunteers<br />

£3.00/one hour session. All abilities<br />

welcome. Call to book 01379 676660<br />

BINGO NIGHT First Tuesday 6.30pm for 7pm All welcome – just come along. Bar open<br />

<strong>of</strong> the month<br />

from 6.30pm. Eyes down 7pm<br />

PULHAM ST MARY Second 7.30pm Members <strong>of</strong> the public are welcome to<br />

PARISH COUNCIL Tuesday <strong>of</strong><br />

the month<br />

attend<br />

YOGA Tuesdays 10am – 11.15am Led by Carol Wilkinson 07866 442766<br />

£7.50<br />

ART CLASS Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm Try something new each week. £12 per<br />

week includes materials. Call Jacqui on<br />

01379 674309<br />

SLIMMING WORLD Wednesdays 7.30pm An evening with popular consultant Joanne.<br />

Call 07900 430856 for details<br />

KEEP FIT 50+ Thursdays 9.30am – Keep fit classes. Call Sarah on 01379<br />

10.30am 854020 for details. £4<br />

DRAMA CLUB Every 4.30pm – 6pm Fun and creative workshops for ages 12-16<br />

YOUTH GROUP Thursday<br />

£1<br />

For details www.6villyouth.org.uk/news.html<br />

MIXED MEDIA ART 1<br />

WORKSHOPS<br />

st and 3 rd<br />

10am – 3pm All welcome to join this lovely group, run by<br />

Thursday <strong>of</strong><br />

local artist and illustrator, Angela Rawson.<br />

each month<br />

£15. Call 01379 676683 to book<br />

PULHAM ST MARY 2<br />

HERITAGE GROUP<br />

nd Monday 8pm Join local heritage enthusiasts for talks,<br />

<strong>of</strong> each<br />

month<br />

memorabilia etc. All welcome.<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829


FOTASHS/ASHS MINIBUS APPEAL<br />

FOTASHS and ASHS are currently raising funds for a new school<br />

minibus and our target is to raise £25, 000 by May 2012. Sadly our<br />

old minibus is reaching the end <strong>of</strong> its life and a new minibus must be<br />

purchased in 2012. We have already begun raising funds but we<br />

need your help. If any parent/carer would like to help with the<br />

fundraising for this appeal and would be willing to give up their time<br />

voluntarily to help with this project, we would really like to hear from<br />

you. Or if you would like to organise an event with the proceeds<br />

being donated towards the new school minibus appeal we would be<br />

delighted to <strong>of</strong>fer our support. For more details about our minibus<br />

appeal please contact Yvonne Long (ylong@ashs.org.uk) or Kate<br />

Nichols (knichols@ashs.org.uk).<br />

OAP CHRISTMAS LUNCH<br />

Students and staff once again entertained our local OAP’s on Thursday 9th December. A traditional<br />

Christmas lunch was served to around 50 members <strong>of</strong> the local community and after lunch they were<br />

entertained by the school choir, who sang numerous well known Christmas carols. Year 11 students<br />

expertly waited on all <strong>of</strong> our OAP’S and it was fantastic to see the event so well attended, especially<br />

as one gentleman was aged 100 and one lady 102!<br />

Mrs Nichols<br />

Thank You<br />

<strong>Archbishop</strong> <strong>Sancr<strong>of</strong>t</strong> <strong>High</strong> School<br />

Wilderness Lane<br />

Harleston<br />

Norfolk IP20 9DD<br />

25,000<br />

20,000<br />

15,000<br />

10,000<br />

5000<br />

3000<br />

1000<br />

Thank you to all who fed back to us on the question <strong>of</strong> whether this Sharing News Newsletter<br />

should be printed on paper or emailed directly to you. The overwhelming response was to 'go<br />

electronic' and we will be looking at how to achieve this in the New Year. All newsletters can<br />

already be found at www.ashs.org.uk/newsletter<br />

website: www.ashs.org.uk<br />

email: <strong>of</strong>fice@ashs.norfolk.sch.uk<br />

phone: 01379 852561<br />

fax: 01379 855829

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