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22 ACAdEMy NEWS Tom McCartin and Shannon Mulvey have been getting more involved in Academy life after being appointed Head Boy and Head Girl. The pair had to complete an application before making a presentation to fellow Sixth Formers about why they wanted the positions. To their delight, they were voted in and are both looking forward to honing personal skills such communication and leadership. In their new roles, Tom and Shannon, who are in Year 13, have been showing visitors around during open evenings and other Academy Pupils, staff, parents and friends united in support of KSA’s first charity 5k fun run this term. They were joined by French and German students who were visiting as part of the Comenius programme and much enthusiasm was shown by the 150 runners. They set off at a brisk pace from Cheyne Walk and followed a route through the Ise Lodge before heading to the finish line in Wicksteed Park. There, they had the chance to have their photo New Head Boy and Head girl Appointed events. They also have active roles on some of the Sixth Form committees. Tom said: “It’s a challenge – I wanted to develop my leadership skills and I enjoy speaking to an audience. I think to be successful in this role, you need good organisation skills as well as confidence.” Shannon added: “I’m looking forward to having a go at things I wouldn’t have had the chance to do otherwise, as well as having more say in things.” Myles gets a Taste of Navy Life A cadet spent a week at sea to learn the ropes on board a training ship. Myles Tew, who is a member of Kettering Sea Cadets, joined other cadets from across the UK and Canada on TS Royalist to gain an off-shore qualification. He had a go at steering the ship, climbing the rigging and controlling the sails. They sailed from Gosport, visiting Cowes and Portsmouth along the way. Myles, who would like to join the Navy when he is older, said: “The best thing about it was doing something you enjoy and learning how to work as a team.” He is hoping to go again next year on one of the cadets’ power vessels. taken with one of the Olympic torches which was carried through Kettering earlier this year ahead of the 2012 games. Geography teacher Matt Fowler was the first to cross the finish line with an impressive time of 18 minutes and 10 seconds. He said the route was quite challenging because of the mix of terrain and the hill towards the end. Pupil Sacha Case said: “It was a really fun experience. At the start line everyone was Clubs Judo Proves a Hit A new after-school judo club has already attracted 16 members from years 7, 8 and 9. The sessions are on Fridays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm and are run by Lawrence Kenyon and a judo coach who has represented Great Britain. It is free but you can pay £25 to have the kit and a licence. Judo is just one of the many after-school clubs on offer, with more clubs soon to be accredited by the Children’s University, which recognises and rewards pupils for the participation in extracurricular activities. Electronics Club meets every Tuesday from 3.30pm. The club formed after Mr Tara discovered that Justin Ike (pictured below left) had made a battery-powered robot at home and asked Justin if he would be interested in joining an after-school club. KSA’s Community Unites for First Charity Fun Run buzzing and wanted to get going. I have to admit I didn’t run the whole way but people were running together to keep each other going. Towards the finish line, you could see a big crowd waiting for you and cheering, which made you run faster and lifted you up.” A number of Sixth Formers volunteered at the event and helped by marshalling the route. Issue Thirteen • Under the Microscope
Horse-Riding Star Eleanor Broadley has appeared in a national magazine thanks to her horseriding success. The Year 7 pupil, who has been riding for seven years, was featured in Central Horse News magazine after coming first in a recent show at Rugby Riding Club. Over the last year or so, Eleanor has been taking part in lots of competitions on a 12 hand pony, Elliott’s Surprise. We look forward to hearing more success stories from Eleanor in the future. FOUR PUPILS SELECTED FOR Kettering youth Council Four pupils will represent the views of KSA after being selected for Kettering Youth Council. Sacha Case, Megan Wardle, Myles Tew (pictured on page 22) and Cameron Thompson applied for SPORTS FANS GET Olympics Treat Seven lucky pupils got the opportunity to go and watch an Olympics event thanks to KSA’s participation in the Get Set Go programme. KSA got tickets for a ladies football game at Coventry City football stadium and a group of pupils went along as a reward for their PE achievements. Head of PE Lee Haywood successfully applied to join London 2012’s Get Set network by demonstrating KSA’s commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values. the role and had to outline why they wanted to get involved. Sacha said: “I’m interested in politics and what’s going on in the world so I thought this would be an interesting experience. “It is a good idea for the council to hear young people’s ideas about what they’d like. I think one of the key issues is that lots of young people want to spend more time outdoors so there needs to be more places for them to go, so they don’t just stay in on their computers. “I think it will give me a good insight into local politics and how a council is run.” ACAdEMy NEWS FOSSIL HUNT WEEKEND FOR Budding Palaeontologist Bree Streather joined a fossil hunt in Whitby for some hands-on experience of palaeontology. Bree’s interest in fossils and pre-historic life began when she was just six years old, when her favourite books and television shows were those featuring dinosaurs. In more recent times, she joined the UKAFH (UK Amateur Fossil Hunters) and started going to weekly meetings and monthly digs. Bree recently attended her first dig weekender in Whitby, where she spent time examining the rocks in Saltwick Bay and Runswick Bay. She also met a palaeontologist at Doncaster Museum. Bree, who is in Year 9, said: “After a while, you get to know what you are looking for. You’re given information on what’s been found there in previous years. My dad and I found vertebrae and some ammonites, which are fossils that look like snails. “Being part of the group has helped me to learn about the different fossils and dinosaurs, which is good because I’d like a job in palaeontology in the future and it will help me get into that career. I asked the palaeontologist we met for advice and he suggested volunteering in a museum.” Under the Microscope • Issue Thirteen 23
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