September 2013 - St John's School and Community College

September 2013, Issue 1For our latest newsclick on theacademy websitewww.stjohns.wilts.sch.ukSt J o h n ’s N e w sSt John’s Marlborough, an International AcademySpecial dates :OCTOBER: 9 : Y6 OpenEvening 23: Y13 ParentsEvening 25: Last Day ofTerm 1NOVEMBER 4: SD DAY 5: First Day ofTerm 2Inside this issue:Literacy 2Y6 Open Evening 3Golf Championship 4Three Peaks Challenge 5Careers Update 6Here2Hear 8Fish N Chips 9German Visits 10Music Exam Results 12-13Drama Clubs 14-15Theatre on the Hill 16-17Burbage Primary 20Easton Royal Academy 21Notices 22-23Dear ParentsThe return to school in glorious weather has been a real pleasure. The vastmajority of students are well prepared, smart and hopefully raring to go! Theresults this year were excellent. Given the pressure, noted in the press, toreduce grades particularly at the A*/A Level, St John’s did particularly well.At A2 level this was a record year with 85% gaining A*-C grades and 57%achieving a remarkable A*-B. With a 100% pass rate we are delighted.Nearly all students achieved their first choice placements at University andelsewhere. There were quite a number of outstanding performances placingSt John’s well inside the top 25% of 6 th Forms nationally. Some of our topperforming A2 students include:Alex Fforde, Michael Hardy, Michael Loveday, Fiona Moore and TomRogerson who all achieved 2 A* grades. Lucy Budd (A*AA) and SethO’Farrell (AAAA) are set to study English and French respectively atOxford. Head Boy Adam Pratchett with 3 A grades will studyInternational Relations at Nottingham.GCSE has been a focus for a political drive to ‘raise standards’ and ‘makeexams harder’. We were therefore really pleased to find that 69% achieved5A*-C (Inc. English and Maths) and 78% 5A*-C. With re-marks underwayand several upgrades already in, this will raise these percentages, making thisour second best year ever. The following students achieved remarkableresults:Florence Lenehan (11 A* grades and an A), Lucy Smith (10 A* 1 A),Jonny Budd (8 A* 3 A), Josh Baldock (7 A* 5 A), Lizzie Cope (7 A* 5A),Beckie Doyle (8 A* 4A), Sophie Goodrich (8 A* 4A) and Harry Morgan(8 A* 4A)The IB Students did exceptionally well again returning an average points scoreof 33 (out of a possible 45) compared with a world wide average of 29.8.Matt Barker 41 points going to Warwick, Frances Hamblin 41 pointsheaded for Oxford, Carmella Lowkis 40 points also going to Warwick,Dominic Veveris 39 points bound for ICU Japan, Charlie Linney 39points is going to Nottingham University and Dan Callaghan 38 pointsearns him a place at Loughborough.Dr P K HazlewoodPrincipalPage 1

St J o h n ’s N e w sLiteracySupporting Your Child's LiteracyGood literacy skills are essential for success in school as well as in lifeand here are a few simple activities you could do at home to helpimprove your child’s skills: encourage your child to read for pleasure; read with your child; look through your child’s classwork with them andtalk about what they have been learning that day orweek; give books, book tokens and stationery as presents; if a book has been made into a film then read it with your child, watch the film anddiscuss the similarities, differences and how the director has interpreted the story; start a reading group with your child and their friends and parents; discuss articles in newspapers and magazines with your child; discuss films or television programmes with your child; encourage your child to check their writing for mistakes; rather than telling your child correct spellings, encourage dictionary use; join a library with your child; discuss how advertisements on television and in magazines work to persuadeaudiences; encourage your child to write using different sentence structures; where possible, refer to the audiences and purposes of different written and visualtexts; play word games with your child like Scrabble and do crosswords or ‘wordsearches’together; http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/reading_connects is a DCSF funded initiative deliveredby the National Literacy Trust. There are more ideas on this site about improvingliteracy; www.shelfari.com can be used for students to share book reviewsSpelling games are available for students athttp://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html andhttp://www.timesspellingbee.co.uk/.Mr CottrellLiteracy CoordinatorPage 2

September 2013, Issue 1Year 6 Open EveningYear 6 Open Evening at St John'son Wednesday 9 October 201317:30-20:00Introductory talks will be at 18:00 and 19:00 in The Theatre on the HillI have great pleasure in inviting you and your child to our Year 6 Open Evening. The evening isintended for parents who have children at present in Year 6, due to transfer to SecondarySchool in September 2014.The emphasis for the evening is on ensuring that you receive all the information you need toknow about St John’s and therefore the aims of the evening are as follows:for you to visit the Academy and hear about our plans for the future;for you to meet and talk to St John's staff;to provide an opportunity for you to hear about our exceptionally high achievements inGCSE, AS and A level;to learn more about our new Academy status;to outline the impact of our high performing Triple Specialist College status withspecialisms in seven areas and our curriculum innovation which has received much interestinternationally.The format of the evening will be that subject teaching areas with displays and activities will beopen from 17:30 until 20:00. Visiting parents and their children will be welcome to visit theseareas at any time during the evening and talk to staff and students.Twice during the evening, at 18:00 and then again at 19:00 there will be an introductory talk inThe Theatre on the Hill which will last about thirty minutes. I and several senior colleagues willtry to give you an impression of what St John's is like for the students and also give you somedetailed information about the main points that often concern parents and children about life inSt John’s. We will describe the key elements that make St John’s one of the country’s mostsuccessful schools at ‘A’ Level and GCSE.The timing of the introductory talks allows you to organise your own programme for theevening. You could, for example, arrive at the school at 17:30 to attend the18:00 talk and thenvisit the subject teaching areas until 20:00.Alternatively, you could arrive at 17:30 and look round the subject teaching areas first and thenattend the19:00 talk.I look forward to meeting you.Dr P K HazlewoodPrincipalPage 3

St J o h n ’s N e w sGolf ChampionshipGolf Championship 2013The annual St John’s Golf Championship was held on Friday, 30 August at the Ogbourne DownsGolf Club. 34 golfers, including 8 students, competed for the prizes that had been very kindlydonated or sponsored by:Pabulum Catering ServicesMoore Stephens, Chartered AccountantsOgbourne Downs Gold ClubMarsh Insurance BrokersLloyds BankITQ (Image Through Quality)Cobol SignsThe weather was fine but very breezy and excellent scores were posted by many of the golfers.The prizewinners were:Team PrizeNearest the PinLongest DriveBest JuniorBest LadyStaff PrizeBest Front NineBest Back NineBest 1-12 Handicap5th4th3rd2ndChampionCharlie Webb, Simon Gubbin & Wayne MassinghamIan JonesStefan MitchellJames WebbGwen StuartPhil McArdle & Alan SheltonOllie MorrisPeter NealeSimon GubbinSteve MellingDave RatcliffeCharlie WebbPaul MorseAndy LoudOver £500 was raised on the day that will be donated to the All Weather Pitch (AWP) fundraisingaccount. The Golf Day has successfully raised £12,500 since starting 16 years ago of which£10,000 has been donated to the Building Project with the remainder being donated to the AWP.During the after-dinner prize giving and speeches numerous individuals were thanked for theirattendance and contributions over many years of the Championship. Brigid Jonesfor her significant admin support, Pat Blake for his help with scoring and prizeallocation.Those individuals who had supported the event since its inceptionincluded Dave Busby and Ron Barker were also thanked for their outstandingsupport.Barry WorthPage 4

September 2013, Issue 1Staff 3 Peaks ChallengeTHREE PEAKS CHALLENGEThirteen intrepid staff members from St John’sare taking on the Three Peaks Challenge thisweekend to raise money for the St John’s All-Weather pitch appeal: MissClapton, Mr Cobbold, Ms Dickinson, Mr Friend, Mr Goodland, Mrs Montague,Mr Paul, Miss Popham, Mr Shields, Miss Simpson and Mr Turnbull are allwalking, and the drivers are Mr Opie & Mr Stell.The Three Peaks Challenge involves walking the highest mountains inScotland, England and Wales within 24 hours. The team will be leaving StJohn’s after school this Friday, 27 September and heading straight to BenNevis, the highest peak in Britain at 1344m. They plan to arrive in the earlyhours of Saturday morning after a sleepless Friday night, and are aiming toget up and down Ben Nevis in just four hours. The group will then snatchsome sleep while they are driven to Scafell Pike (987m) in the Lake District,which they hope to have conquered by Saturday evening. The last leg of thejourney is the drive to Snowdon, which they are planning to climb through thenight, braving a bracing wind-chill, and aiming to complete by 4am onSunday.Mr Ben Cobbold, Science Teacher and Deputy Curriculum Director is one ofthe teachers taking part. “We all wanted to take on a challenge with the aimof raising money for the St John’s All-Weather Pitch appeal. We hope students,parents and our colleagues at St John’s will want to sponsor us. A lotof people who take on the Three Peaks Challenge do it over a weekend, butwe’re hoping to complete it in under 24 hours. We’re hoping to have completedthe third climb by 4am on Sunday morning and want to be back in Marlboroughfor Sunday Lunch.”Anyone can sponsor the St John’s Three Peaks Challenge on the Just Givingpage: https://www.justgiving.com/Stjohns3peaks2013Alternatively supporters can donate £5 or£10 by sending a text message toSTJM99£5 or STJM99£10 to 70070for more information please contact KateHunter at St John’s.Page 5

St J o h n ’s N e w sCareers & Work RelatedLearningCareers Update September 2013The careers adviser, Alison Baigrie, attends St John’s once a fortnight and willbe here on 26 September, 10 October, 24 and 25 October this term. Individualmeetings with Alison can be organised through Mrs Smith in F223. Alison isalso running a careers drop-in centre during lunchtimes for students on thesame days – refreshments will be available. No appointment is necessary andstudents can pop in if they have any queries about career ideas, courses oroption choices.Students in Years 12 and 13 are welcome to organise a guidance interview withMr Bowkett, Sixth Form Careers Adviser. These can also be organised throughMrs Smith in F223.The Army Youth Engagement Team will be visiting St John’s on Wednesday2 October – they will be delivering a presentation on the army’s role in societylasting about 45 minutes. Major Ross will also be present at the end of thepresentation to answer questions students may have about careers in the army.Although specific classes have been timetabled for this if there are any studentsin Years 10 or 11 interested in attending the presentation or would like timewith Major Ross after the presentation please could they let the careers office(F223) know in advance of this date.Year 11Students will be allocated group sessions during the term and assemblies willbe as follows:-Monday 30 September – New College and Swindon CollegeThursday 3 October – ApprenticeshipsMonday 14 October – St John’s Sixth FormOpen Day events are advertised on the careers board in student services.Future dates for this year:-Higher Education Fair – Wednesday 23 April 2014Work Experience Year 10 – 7 to 11 July 2014Work Experience Year 12 – 14 to 18 July 2013There will be a work experience briefing evening for parents of Year 10students on Thursday 7 November.Mrs F Havill, Careers and Work Related Learning ManagerPage 6

September 2013, Issue 16th Form Open EveningSt John’s MarlboroughSixth Form Open EveningThursday 14 November 201317:30-20:30St John’s, Granham Hill, Marlborough SN8 4AXPrincipal Dr Patrick Hazlewood welcomes prospective sixth form students and parentsto the Academy:“The decisions that you take in the next few months will affect your life for manyyears to come. It is very important that you examine carefully all the optionsopen to you. Entry into the Sixth Form College at St John’s is one of those options.If you decide to join us you will enjoy the very best Sixth Form facilities anywhere.We aim to offer you the very best in terms of academic courses, and in theopportunities we provide for your personal development.”St John’s has a large Sixth Form of nearly 400 students and is one of the top performingSixth Forms nationally. St John’s is ranked in the top 25% of schools, based on theprogress made by students from GCSE to A-level and the quality of teaching & learning.Students following the IB course achieve a points score well above the internationalaverage each year. We have an excellent record of success in applications to a widerange of universities including the most prestigious in the country.St John’s offers a wide range of A-level courses and is an InternationalBaccalaureate World School.A-level introductory talks at 18:00 & 19:00IB Diploma introductory talk at 18:30Talk to staff and students for information and adviceTour the AcademyVisit the Sixth Form Centre and dedicated Sixth Form library & study roomFor more information contact Maggie Brown on 01672 519515, email mbrown@stjohns.wilts.sch.ukor visit the St John’s website www.stjohns.wilts.sch.ukPage 7

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September 2013, Issue 1Change to Y10 Parents EveFish & ChipsCHANGE TO YEAR 10PARENTS’ EVENINGDue to unforeseen circumstances we have had to move thedate of the Year 10 Parents’ Evening to Thursday 13March 2014 instead of Wednesday 12 March 2014.Fish and Chips - the first-ever St John’s “online studentvoice publication” (our own, unique medium!) – went live onthe Internet last Wednesday, 11 September and has alreadygenerated approximately 5,000 hits and a number ofcomment responses from around the world. Inspired by theSilver Chips student newspaper at our American partnerschool, Montgomery Blair High School, the involved St John’sstudents have sought to generate an active dialogue abouthuman rights issues in our local Marlborough community andin the world at large. Please support this work! Thestudents’ articles can be read and commented on atwww.wearefishandchips.org , and we eagerly await yourfeedback. Please help us to empower our students’ voicesand encourage them on the path to social progress andpositive change!Mrs ThorleyPage 9

St J o h n ’s N e w sGerman visit 2014Nature at WorkY11 & Y12 STUDY VISIT TO BERLIN MARCH 2014&GERMAN EXCHANGE 2014Study visit to Berlin 13-16 March 2014. Open to all Yr11 andYr12 students studying German currently. Approximate cost£450. Information evening Tuesday 15 October 17.15 in F203.Letter available from Mrs Drake.Also German exchange 2014. Open to ALL students studyingGerman in Y8-10 and Yr12. German visit to Marlborough 23-31March 2014; our return visit to Germany July 2014. Tuesday 8October 17.15, F203 German Exchange Meeting. Approximatecost £475. Students should speak to Mrs Drake or MsDickinson for further details.Christmas is closer than you think!89 days to go!0845 408 4181plants@nature-at-work.co.ukSt John’s would like to thank Nature at Work for theircontinued support in donating the annual Christmas tree thatgraces the Atrium during the festive season.Page 10

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St J o h n ’s N e w sARTSMusic Exam ResultsRevised date for the Stedman Cup.The Stedman Cup will now be held onThursday 9 January 2014MUSIC EXAM RESULTSThe following students have beensuccessful in their exams.Congratulations to them allConnor Ford Theory Grade 5 Merit ABRSM Anya BellamyLily Mocock Theory Grade 5 Merit ABRSM Anya BellamyBen Dumpleton Drums Grade 4 Distinction Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterCharlotte Jackson Drums Grade 1 Distinction Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterJasper Wigglesworth Drums Debut Distinction Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterBilly Clarke Drums Grade 5 Distinction Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterOrla Brooks Drums Grade 1 Merit Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterBradley Whitely Drums Debut Merit Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterSpencer Woodward Drums Grade 1 Merit Rock School Stuart Slater/Sean CarterPage 12

September 2013, Issue 1Music Exam ResultsSoraya Adams Singing Grade 3 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurRosie Amos Singing Grade 5 Distinction ABRSM Fiona MacArthurHannah Benson Singing Grade 6 Merit ABRSM Fiona MacArthurStephanie Browning Singing Grade 6 Merit ABRSM Fiona MacArthurSarah Crookall Singing Grade 7 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurLucy de Val Singing Grade 4 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurSerenna Dundas Singing Grade 7 Distinction ABRSM Fiona MacArthurHannah Gibbons Singing Grade 3 Distinction ABRSM Fiona MacArthurBay Harryman Singing Grade 5 Merit ABRSM Fiona MacArthurChristina Lightowler Singing Grade 5 Merit ABRSM Fiona MacArthurGabriella Nutley Singing Grade 4 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurEleanor Smith Singing Grade 5 Distinction ABRSM Fiona MacArthurLucy Sumner-Twisk Singing Grade 3 Merit ABRSM Fiona MacArthurPhoebe Sumner-Twisk Singing Grade 2 Distinction ABRSM Fiona MacArthurMolly Tarring Singing Grade 7 Distinction ABRSM Fiona MacArthurRosie Walker Singing Grade 3 Merit ABRSM Fiona MacArthurMolly Weeden Singing Grade 3 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurConnie Wells Singing Grade 2 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurLiberty White Singing Grade 1 Pass ABRSM Fiona MacArthurAdam Bentley Theory Grade 5 Pass ABRSM Debbie BensonEmily Giles Flute Grade 2 Merit ABRSM Anya BellamyConnor Ford Saxophone Grade 5 Distinction ABRSM Anya BellamyFlorence Wyld Flute Grade 5 Merit ABRSM Anya BellamyDaniel Rean Clarinet Grade 3 Merit ABRSM Anya BellamyCharlotte Rean Clarinet Grade 3 Distinction ABRSM Anya BellamyLaura Blythe Theory Grade 5 Distinction ABRSM Anya BellamyJoshua Baldock Theory Grade 5 Distinction ABRSM Anya BellamyAlex Sadler Theory Grade 5 Distinction ABRSM Anya BellamyPage 13

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St J o h n ’s N e w sTheatre on the HillThe Bootleg SixtiesThe Theatre on the HillFriday 15 November 19.30St John’s, Granham Hill, Marlborough SN8 4AXTickets from The Pound Box Office 01249 701628 orMarlborough Box Office 01672 515068www.stjohns.wilts.sch.uk/theatreonthehillPage 16

September 2013, Issue 1Theatre on the HillAutumn SeasonThe Theatre on the HillSeason at a GlanceAutumn 2013OCTOBERFriday 418.30 MDM Showing Adventures in Zambezia Cert UNOVEMBERFriday 1Wednesday 6Friday 15Friday 22Thursday 2818:30 MDM Showing: Epic Cert PG20.00 Marlborough Folk Roots present The Dylan Project19.30 The Bootleg Sixties Show featuring The Overtures18.30 MDM Showing: Nativity 2: Danger in the ManagerCert PG18.30 St John’s Autumn Term ConcertDECEMBERTuesday 3 19.00 St John’s Players present FootlooseWednesday 4 19.00 St John’s Players present FootlooseFriday 6 19.00 St John’s Players present FootlooseSaturday 7 19:00 St John’s Players present FootlooseWednesday 11 19.00 Wiltshire Young Musicians ConcertFriday 13 20.00 Marlborough Folk Roots present St Agnes FairTuesday 17 19:00 The St John’s IB Pantomime CinderellaWednesday 18 19:00 The St John’s IB Pantomime CinderellaFor full details visit the website www.stjohns.wilts.sch.uk/theatrePage 17

St J o h n ’s N e w sBurbage NewsBURBAGE PRIMARYWe’ve had a great start to the academic year at Burbage Primary Schooland welcomed some new children and their families. We have 14 childrenstarting in Reception and 2 others joining our Year Two class. We alsowelcomed Mrs Deborah Lewis, who joins the staff as teacher of Year Six.She is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team. At the time of writing,Mrs Lewis and the Year Six children had just left for their exciting PGLresidential trip to Osmington Bay. We are looking forward to hearing all about it in their SharingAssembly soon.Mrs Nicola Coupe is the Executive Principal of BurbagePrimary School, and is responsible for the day to dayrunning of the school. Mrs Coupe is keen to meet localfamilies and introduce them to the school, so if you live inthe area and are thinking about school places for next year,please do contact the office on 01672 810452 or emailadmin@burbage.wilts.sch.ukDon’t forget we are holding a fundraising Boden Sale onTuesday 1 October. It will be held in the school hall from2.15pm – 3.15pm and again from 5.30pm – 8.30pm. There will be a chance to view and try onitems from across Boden’s new winter range, and every order will benefit from a 20% discountplus free delivery and returns. Please do come along. For more information, emailemma.butler@excalibur.org.Burbage Primary School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust, which brings us many benefits.This term we are excited to be welcoming several specialist teachers from St John’s. They willbe teaching Singing, French and PE to children in Key Stage Two.We have an exciting year ahead!BODEN SALEBurbage Primary SchoolTuesday 1 October2.15pm - 3.15pm and 6.30pm - 8pmCome and view the new Autumn range of adult's, children's and teen wear from Boden. There is afantastic 20% discount on every order placed, plus free delivery and returns. Introduce a friend who isnew to Boden and get £25 credit. Free gift for the first 40 customers.All funds raised to go towards Excalibur projects.For more information please contact Emma Butler atemma.butler@excalibur.org.ukPage 18

September 2013, Issue 1Easton Royal AcademyEASTON ROYAL ACADEMYThe autumn term has started well with our new childrensettling in beautifully and already feeling ‘part of the team’. Y6children have had their Bicycle Road Safety training and nowfeel more confident on the roads; and both Y5&6s thoroughlyenjoyed their residential week in Dorset!This term’s topic is ‘Where are we now?’ and the children have chosen tolearn about Wiltshire’s history, farming and transport. They will be putting on‘A Wiltshire Expo’ to present their research at the end of term and arelooking forward to inviting children from Burbage as well as their families tothis event.In the final week of last term, OFSTED visited Easton Royal Academy. Theschool was judged as GOOD overall and the report mentions many of ourOUTSTANDING features.The Leadership and Management of the Academy and Behaviour were bothjudged ‘OUTSTANDING’. In addition, the links within the local community andour innovative collaboration within Excalibur Academies Trust were noted bythe inspector to enrich the teaching and learning in the school. Our links withthe Marlborough Area Education Partnership and other schools in London,Cumbria and India were mentioned as adding to the children’s experiencesand understanding of issues affecting us as Global Citizens.Some quotes we are especially proud of are: Good and outstanding teaching is seen throughout the academy and thereare outstanding features in many lessons. Pupils of all abilities, including the more able, are challenged to do wellbecause teachers have high expectations of what they are capable ofachieving. Pupils are exceptionally well motivated to learn and they thoroughly enjoybeing in the academy. Almost without exception, pupils work hard and do their best.You can read the report in full on the OFSTED website.Upcoming dates include: Hoe Down – Bouverie Hall Saturday 19 October – tickets £15 School in Action Open Morning – Friday 22 November 9.30-10.45 Preschoolfamilies especially welcome to see the school running, join in withsome activities and meet Mrs Coupe, the principal.For information visit www.eroyal.wilts.sch.ukTel: 01672 810 477Page 19

NoticesSeptember 2013, Issue 1ST JOHN’S NEWSLETTERThe ‘St John’s News’ is a publication which is issuedfrom September to July every year. It is now distributedto parents via SIMS In Touch (email).The ‘St John’s News’ is accessible by visiting theacademy website, and clicking on ‘News’ followed by‘Academy Newsletters’.Printed copies of the ‘St John’s News’ are also availablein Reception. Please ask!EditorTRAFFIC GUIDANCEThe speed limit on site is 10mph1. Avoid driving your children to St John’s2. All bus routes drop off and pick up from St John’s Coachpark.3. If you live out of catchment and there are no bus routesavailable and you therefore have to drive, please try todrop off outside of the academy grounds - George Lanecar park is the safest suggestion.4. If it is absolutely necessary to drive into St John’s fromGranham Hill please follow the road all the way to theupper car park, staying left and dropping students off inthe drop off zone only.Do not drop off students in any other area. There is NOvehicle access beyond the car park. The only exception is byarrangement and is for the drop off/collection of those withdisabilities or injuries. Musical instruments, art folders, PE kitor ingredients for cooking do not count as disabilities orinjuries. Rain does not count as an extenuating circumstance!The safety of everyone at St John’s is absolutely paramountfor students, staff and visitors. Failing to follow our guidelinescompromises safety, causes congestion and leads tofrustration for all concerned.Mr M J Cook, Director of LogisticsVISITORS TO ST JOHN’SSt John’s Marlborough ensures that all visitors can access itsservices and facilities.If you are likely to require any specific assistance whilstvisiting, please advise us by email or by telephoning01672 516156 in advance of your visit.On arrival visitors will be requested to provide identification(photo identification in academy hours).A copy of the academy’s information leaflet ‘SafeguardingChildren Procedures’ is distributed to all visitors.Please note that St John’s aims to be asmoke free, nut free andnon chewing gum environment.NUT FREE ACADEMYPlease remember that St John’s aims to be aNUT FREE ENVIRONMENT. Please takespecial care when making packed lunchesand ensure that they do not include any nutproducts – peanut butter spread, choc barswith nuts – Snickers etc, as these arehazards for students with severe allergies.Please be aware that ‘Kinder Bueno’contain a nut paste and should not besent into school as snacks or in packedlunchesADVERTISING IN THEST JOHN’S NEWSLETTERThe ‘St John’s News’ has a distributionof 1,600 copies to families in andaround Marlborough.The Newsletter is an excellent mediumfor advertising events that are beingheld within the St John’s facilities orelsewhere. We are pleased to be ableto include advertising within ourNewsletter.Should you be interested in advertisingplease contact the academy forinformation and advertising rates.SICKNESS AND ABSENCE LINESt John’s has a 24 hour ‘Sickness andAbsence’ line answering service. Thisservice should be used to notify theacademy of all student absences.Parents should call 01672 515081and leave a message.Please do not send messages via themain Academy reception. The followingdetails for any absences will be required:1) Child’s Name2) Year and Tutor Group3) Reason for Absence (without avalid reason it is not possible toauthorise absence)Please keep us updated regularly on allabsences that are longer than one day.Page 20

St J o h n ’s N e w sNoticesLetters HomeKey DatesLETTERS RECENTLY SENT HOMEMr R Moore July 2013 Y11 Off-Site Lunch PassesMrs L Reid July 2013 War Horse Theatre Trip Oct 2013Dr P K Hazlewood August 2013 Exam Results / Options 2013Miss K Saunders 09/08/13Y10 GCSE Modern ForeignLanguageMrs E Tin September 2013 Y7: A3 flipfliles for ArtMrs E Tin September 2013Y7 Parents, Meet the TutorsEveningMrs K McArdle September 2013 6th Form ProceduresDr P K Hazlewood September 2013 Medication for StudentsDr P K Hazlewood September 2013 Letter Pack 2013/14Mr A Shelton September 2013 Y6 Open EveningMrs Green & MrsDavisMs C Connor 09/09/1301/09/13 Clubs and Activities 2013/14A2 Drama & Theatre Studies:GCSE Drama Romeo & Juliet atTheatre on the HillMr D Rogan 10/09/13 Y7: Cognitive Ability TestMr J Gibson 10/09/13Mrs C Holman 12/09/13Mrs L Reid 12/09/13Mr M Cook 12/09/13Y12 & 13 Psychology Trip,London November 2013Y11 GCSE English Speaking &Listening InformationY12 Army Museum & War HorseTripBus Passes Valid on after schoolservicesKEY DATES2013 / 2014—————————————————Term 1 2013Monday 2 September - Friday 25 October—————————————————TERM DATES: 2013/14Term 1: 2 September—25 October 2013Term 2: 5 November– 20 December 2013Term 3: 6 January—14 February 2014Term 4: 24 February—4 April 2014Term 5: 22 April—23 May 2014Term 6: 2 June—22 July 2014SD Days 2013/2014 (students notattending the academy)Monday 4 November 2013Monday 21 July 2014Tuesday 22 July 2014Independent Study DayFriday 28 March 2014—————————————————Copy deadline for OctoberNewsletterAdvertisements & Articles: Tuesday 15OctoberPublication: Friday 25 OctoberMrs S Drake 17/09/13 Y11 & Y12 Study Trip; Berlin 2014Mrs E Tin & Mrs JWood17/09/13 Y11-13 Art & French Trip 2014Mrs N Morris 18/09/13 Y8 MFL Christmas Markets TripMr D Rogan 23/09/13Y11 English Lang ControlledAssessmentY11 English ControlledAssessmentY10 English ControlledAssessmentY10 English Lang ControlledAssessmentMrs K Griffin 24/09/13 Y7 Bristol Zoo TripSt John’s Marlborough Phone: 01672 516156Granham Hill Fax: 01672 516664Marlboroughwww.stjohns.wilts.sch.ukWiltshire SN8 4AXPage 21

St J o h n ’s S p o r t s N e w sBasketballWiltshire Council ClubsBASKETBALLSally Hine, Ruth Bentley, Emily Palmer and Tyler Watson havebeen selected to play for the U15 South West Regional squadto play basketball in a big regional tournament held inNottingham at the Wild Cats arena 28 -29 September.Congratulations and GOOD LUCK!Mr J PearsonWiltshire Council Clubs for the AutumnNETBALLNetball is back this September with a number of options available for all abilities. Back to Netballreturns to Marlborough with two sessions available for women over the age of 16. Hosted atMarlborough Leisure Centre these are running on Mondays between 11.15am – 12.15pm andWednesday evenings between 8 and 9pm. If you haven't played netball since school, or have hada break due to work commitments or family commitments then these sessions give you a gentleintroduction back to the game of netball. It is also ideal if you have moved to a new area and arelooking to make friends and have some fun whilst improving your fitness. Sessions are £2 eachand can be booked at the Leisure Centre or by calling 01672 513161. Pewsey Netball Club arealso looking for new members coming into the new season. Pewsey started as a Back to Netballproject and are now a club in their own right. Email pewseynetball@hotmail.co.uk or call Anna on07793 243744.Marlborough Junior Netball sessions are restarting in September supported by RAYCHEM netballclub from Swindon who are a Gold accredited club, recognition of a very well run club. Theprogramme runs on a Thursday night, starting on the 19 th September, between 6pm and 7.30pmat St John’s School and will be run indoors in the sports hall. Block 1 of coaching runs untilChristmas and costs £22 per person for 11 session with some friendly matches and furthertraining being organised for after Christmas. Places are limited for this project so please bookearly to avoid disappointment – for more information, contact Alex Muse, Sports DevelopmentOfficer for Wiltshire Council, on 01380 826315 or email alex.muse@wiltshire.gov.uk.BASKETBALLAdult recreational basketball is being provided in Marlborough for the first time with theexpansion of Wiltshire Demons junior basketball to include a session for adults. This will be heldon a Thursday night at St John’s School from 7.30pm until 8.30pm, starting on the 19 thSeptember. The aim is to provide fun, recreational basketball for those who are interested in thesport and may never have played before, played a little bit before or are simply looking to getinvolved in the game. Sessions are open to men and women aged 16+ and cost £2 per night forthe first 6 week trial period. For more information or to register an interest please contact JohnPearson, Wiltshire Demons Basketball, on wiltsdemons@talktalk.net or call 07952 815327.Page 22

St J o h n ’s S p o r t s N e w sWiltshire Council ClubsFOOTBALL‘Marlborough Youth Football Club are planning to support Under 7 – Under 16, girls only football,every Friday on the astroturf at Marlborough College from October to May, under floodlights. Theycurrently have 15 players in the U11 age group who play every Friday from 6 – 7pm at theCollege (none of whom played 3 months ago!). This season the club is expanding and looking toprovide more football for more girls. There will be a FREE open night in October for girls to comeand play and parents to come and talk to us. Please contact Jon Davidson to discuss or registeryour interest: jon@marlboroughstrategy.com, phone 07760 707070 or visit www.myfc.co.uk forPage 23

St John’s Sports & Dance Clubs Terms 1 & 2 September 2013, Issue 1 St John’s meeting night – Wednesday * Thursday Night – Fixture night where possible £ = External providers used, therefore charge involved -but there is no charge for FreeDay Club £ Time Venue StaffMonday Y7 to Y11 RugbyY10 to Y13 Girls HockeyY7 to Y13 BadmintonProduction RehearsalY12/Y13 RugbyTuesday Y7 to Y11 FootballY7 & Y8 Dance CompanyY7 to Y11 FencingY7 to Y9 NetballWednesday Y12/Y13 NetballY7 to Y12 Girls BasketballY8 to Y10 Boys BasketballY7 & Y8 Dance CompanyY9 Dance Company7 to Y11 Girls FootballY7 to Y11 Swindon Town FootballSkills CoachingThursday Y7 to Y13 BadmintonProduction RehearsalY10 to Y13 American FootballY7 Boys BasketballY8-10 Boys BasketballFriday Y10 to Y13 Martial ArtsY10** to Y13 Basketball--£---£££££££--£---££-£3.10pm to 4.20pm4.00pm to 5.00pm3.15pm to 4.15pm3.15pm to 4.20pm3.15pm to 4.20pm3.10pm to 4.20pm3.15pm to 4.15pm3.15pm to 5.15pm3.15pm to 4.30pm3.15pm to 4.30pm3.20pm to 4.20pm4.20pm to 5.20pm3.15pm to 4.15pm3.15pm to 4.15pm3.15pm to 4.15pm3.20pm to 4.20pm1.20pm to 2.10pm3.15pm to 4.30pm3.15pm to 4.20pm3.20pm to 4.20pm4.20pm to 5.20pm3.10pm to 5pm3.20pm to 5.20pmUpper FieldCollege AstroSports HallDance StudioUpper FieldLower FieldDance StudioTheatreSports HallNetball CourtsSports Hall**alternating weeks with boysSports Hall**alternating weeks with girlsDance StudioTheatreLower FieldLower FieldSports HallDance StudioUpper FieldSports HallSports HallDance StudioSports Hall* *Year 10’s by invitation onlySchool Meals students.All Male PE Staff and RFU CoachesMrs J Penhaligon/Miss R PophamMrs A GoddardMiss A SmithMr G O’DriscollAll Male PE StaffMiss C CuffMr A Knowles & Mr P CottrellMrs H Sanders/Mrs S Copp/Mrs L Montague/Mrs T ProctorMrs T Proctor/Mrs S CoppMr J PearsonMr J PearsonTBCMiss A SmithMiss R PophamSwindon Town CoachesMr J TurnbullMiss A SmithMr C PaulMr J PearsonMr J PearsonMr J FriendMr J PearsonPage 24