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8th May 2015
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BDA MOCK GENERAL ELECTION 2015
Last week, we mentioned how the academy was going to be running our own version of the general elections, mimicking the current political status of the country.
Yesterday, the BDA elections took place and an incredible 192 pupils took part in placing their votes. The results were as follows:
It was a proud moment to see so many young children that are genuinely interested in the status of the country and economy, and it proves that politics is just as important to our younger generation.
A special mention must be given to Year 9 students who accounted for 39% of our electorate (far more than any other year group).
National Party No. of Votes
Percentage of Votes
Labour 114 59%
Conservatives 31 16%
Liberal Democrats
14 7%
UKIP 25 13%
Spoilt 8 4%
*** IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT *** The Primary school construction is now underway, and as such, there will be no
pedestrian or vehicle access via Du Cane road. ALL STUDENTS AND VISITORS MUST USE THE MAIN ENTRANCE VIA WOOD LANE.
OXBRIDGE PROJECT UPDATE
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Is HIV The Most Dangerous Disease Of The 21st Century?
At this week’s Oxbridge Project we had a visitor called Ben Ives talk to us about a number of diseases, the main one being HIV. He taught us about how it spreads; who has it; and how some people are immune to it.
We were taught that in England there are around 100,000 people diagnosed with HIV, and judging by the amount of recorded
diagnostics, 20,000 of those don't know they have it. But, in a country called Swaziland, almost a quarter of the population are reported to have HIV. It is not very infectious, as it can't be spread in many ways, but it can be spread by sexual intercourse, blood transfer (including during birth) and infected needles.
Some people are immune to HIV. This is due to them having an incredibly high immune system, so their white blood cells are more
equipped than most people. It was said that in the future, it could be possible to use this in order to create something like a vaccine, to help cure HIV. HIV is such a big issue as it mutates its antigens on a regular and fast basis, meaning it is much harder to put an exact antibody in to stop it
Overall it was a very interesting lecture. I hope to learn more about it in the future.
By Ryan Tasker 10U
Wednesday 13th
May
Lunchtime
Dance Studio
Please sign up with
your Head of
House and then
come over and
rehearse - all styles
welcome!
House Dance 2015!
There are only two weeks left of term so it’s great to see that over seventy students have already reached their target for Accelerated Reader while also reading some excellent books. If you have an AR target that you have not yet reached, remember that you can be doing quizzes before and after school and at break and
lunch times. Also, if you have recently finished a book that you loved, please let us know. Your recommendations are really useful and we can pass them on to other students!
In addition to completing AR quizzes, many students have been using the library after school to complete some excellent homework. It is great to see students making full use of the resources available and getting some additional help with homework. The library is open to all students after school and it is a really good
space for concentrating and getting some work done!
As well as a space for completing homework, the library is also used for a number of different clubs. For example, last week saw the return of Manga Club with students drawing their favourite Manga characters and designing their own heroes! There are a number of examples of these excellent drawings on display in the main library. If you would like to join Manga Club or have a picture for the wall, let a librarian know!
Finally, next week will see the return of Craft Club. Last term students made some fantastic creations from Mother’s Day cards to felt animals! The club is open to all and takes place after school on Wednesdays.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
I know everyone is familiar with the film, and it was pretty true to the story. But Neil Gaiman's writing is so witty, and really captures the characters and plot, that it's well worth reading this even if you have seen the film.
In a slightly off-centre Victorian era, Tristran Thorn is brought up in Wall, right next to the Faerie world. He dreams of adventure, and when he commits to bringing back a fallen star to win the love of the aloof Victoria, he must venture into the Faerie realm. However, the star is not exactly the lump of
cold rock he was expecting, and bringing the beautiful Yvaine back to Wall may prove trickier than he expected.
Full of humour, adventure and wicked witches, this is a twist of the fairy tale genre you won't be able to put down! If you enjoyed the film, you will love the book – and if you like a good, twisty fairy-tale you’ll be hooked. Also, look out for a review of Poison by Chris Wooding – another dark fairy tale that will really get you thinking.
By Ms Hartnett
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LIBRARY NEWS
Book Review
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BDA SPORTS
Israel Awolaja from the academy was the Runner Up of the Milton Keynes 2 stars on
the U\15s boys Competitions. He lost after a nail-biting battle in the finals against England number 8 (2-3 ). His performance during the tournaments was exceptional and we are extremely pleased with his progress.
He also achieved 3rd position in the U\16 narrowly being defeated by 3-2 against England’s number 5 . Israel has been showing a very steady progression this year and we have no doubts that he is going to do really well next season when he becomes a junior player.
WINNING STREAK: TABLE TENNIS UPDATE
For more updates on sporting activities at the academy, visit our BDA sports twitter page: @BDASport
On the 5th of May, the female touch rugby team that consisted of 9 players had their second match against Year 8 girls from Hammersmith Academy.
The girls played extremely well with a tie of 3-3. The tries scored by three players; Zainab, Rita and Samara. However, the opposing team were able to squeeze past the defence to even the score.
To sum up, the team worked hard during their peripatetic sessions and operated their positions on the field with skill and great communication. Well done girls!
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5 People you’d like to have over for
dinner:
• Tony Hancock
• Dame Shirley Bassey
• Anthony Hopkins
• Will Smith
• Sting
4 books and films you’ll never forget:
• 1984
• Star Wars
• Forest Gump
• The Wizard of Oz
3 foods you’d have for your last meal:
• Garlic Mushrooms
• Pan fried salmon
• Blackberry & Apple pie
2 places you’d love to visit:
• Caribbean
• Australia
1 day you’ll never forget:
• The birth of my children
54321… GET TO KNOW THE BURSAR, MR MAEERS
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Bon Appétit
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Next week on the menu:
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Soup: Leek and potato
Soup: Tuscany bean soup
Soup: Roasted tomato soup
Soup: Chicken and corn chowder
Soup: Sweet pea veloute
Thai Green
chicken curry
Spaghetti with
Ground beef
bolognaise
Oven baked
sausage with red
onion gravy
Chicken and leek
country style pie
with butter pastry
Deep Fried
Haddock
Butter bean, red
onion & Pumpkin
stew (V)
Quorn minced,
tomato & herb
(V)
Oven baked
veg.sausages
with red onion
gravy(V)
Cheese and
onion pasty (V)
Courgette and
onion frittata(V)
Steamed rice
Baked courgettes
Garlic bread
Mixed leaf salad
Spring onion
mash
Summer Salad
with Sweet corn
or Green Beans
Crushed new
potatoes
Steamed Baton
Carrots & broccoli
Chunky Chips
Baked Beans
Freshly Filled Rolls
and Sandwiches
Grab & Go Salad
Freshly Filled Rolls
and Sandwiches
Grab & Go Salad
Freshly Filled Rolls
and Sandwiches
Grab & Go Salad
Freshly Filled Rolls
and Sandwiches
Grab & Go Salad
Freshly Filled Rolls
and Sandwiches
Grab & Go Salad
Cherry and
coconut sponge
with Custard
Sauce
Selection of cold
Desserts
Banana cake
with
butter scotch
sauce
Selection of cold
Desserts
Chocolate
Sponge With
Custard
Selection of cold
Desserts
Apple crumble
with custard
Selection of cold
Desserts
Chef’s Special
Selection of cold
Desserts
Jacket Potatoes
with a Selection
of Fillings
Jacket Potatoes
with a Selection
of Fillings
Jacket Potatoes
with a Selection
of Fillings
Jacket Potatoes
with a Selection
of Fillings
Jacket Potatoes
with a Selection
of Fillings
Date Sport Year
Group Opposition Venue Staff Start
11/05/15 Football Y10 Hammersmith
Academy West Way KIN 1600
12/05/15 Cricket Y7 London Schools Away FCH 0900
13/05/15 Cricket Y8 Hammersmith
Academy Home LMA 1630
14/05/15 Cricket Y7 Rutlish School Home FCH 1530
14/05/15 Cricket Y10 London Oratory
School Away KIN 1400
15/05/15 Cricket Y7
Latymer Upper and
Hammersmith
Academy
Latymer FCH 10:30
NEXT WEEK’S SPORT’S FIXTURES
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HOUSE LEAGUE TABLE
Pos House Points
1st Colossians 1920
2nd Philippians 1875
3rd Romans 1870
4th Ephesians 1815
5th Galatians 1690
6th Corinthians 1690
Commencing Competition Year Group
Fri 9th – 15th May Design a Holocaust memorial Year 9
Weds 13th May Dance Competition All Years
Tues 9th June MFL Spelling Bee Year 9
June – July Media: Create your own campaign Year 10
Friday 10th July Sports Day All KS3
Upcoming House Competitions
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Adjective
1. completing or enhancing something
Noun
1. a supplementary person or thing
NEXT WEEK’S THEME FRIENDSHIP
John 15:12-14 12 Jesus said: “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I
command.”
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NEXT WEEK’S DIARY
WORD OF THE WEEK SUPPLEMENTARY
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This week’s diary & examinations Teachers GCSE
Exams
- am
GCE
Exams -
am
GCSE
Exams
- pm
GCE
Exams -
pm
Monday
11.05.15
Y12 Study Leave commences Religious
Studies
Economics
AS Psychology AS
Literacy Squad 8.35 – 9.00 F016 HNY
Tuesday
12.05.15
Y10 Year Assembly in the Sports Hall AKN
French
(Listening &
Reading)
Geography
AS
1.
Additional
Science
(BH2)
2. Further
Additional
Science
(BH3)
Sociology AS
KS5 Oxbridge Project GRN
Y7 Prep till 16.25 Y7 Tutors
Wednesday
13.05.15
Y10 Residential Trip to Wales AKN 1. BTEC
Music
Technology
2.
Information
Technology
Mathematic
s C1
Religious
Studies History AS
Y7 Year Assembly in the Sports Hall BRI
Thursday
14.05.15
Y10 Residential Trip to Wales AKN 1.
Additional
Science(C
H2)
2. Further
Additional
Science(C
H3)
3 BTEC
Business
Studies
Resit
1.
Philosophy &
Ethics AS
2. Theology
AS
3. Further
Maths FP1
General
Studies AS
Y8 Year Assembly in the Sports Hall CRA
Spellings 15.30 – 15.50 All Tutors
Friday
15.05.15
Y10 Residential Trip to Wales AKN 1. Spanish
(Listening &
Reading)
2. BTEC
Constructio
n
1. English
Literature AS
2. Russian
(AS)
P E Geography
AS Y9 Year Assembly in the Sports Hall CLE
Y13 Leavers Assembly in the Potter Theatre
P6 & 7 STO
Saturday 16.05.15
Sunday 17.05.15 Y10 Bronze Dof E Expedition to the Ashdown Forest