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I am delighted that the 2011 cohort at Kingdown has achieved some of the best results ever at GCSE and A level. All the examination results are fantastic, some superb.

At GCSE our results of 80% of students achieving 5A*-C grades, 60% including English and Maths is simply outstanding and surpasses our targets. 25% of all grades were at A* or A and excellence was achieved across the board at all levels of ability as over three quarters of GCSE grades met or exceeded target, with 94% of all year 11 students achieving 5 or more nationally recognised TXDOL¿FDWLRQV���

At A level 27% of all grades were at A*/A , 48% at A*/A/B which is outstanding, with a pass rate of 98%. Nearly all our students achieved places on the courses and at the universities of their choice or have moved straight into employment. Emma Papworth achieved 3A*s and 1A, Alex Smith 3A*s, Beth Tingey and Rachel Woods 2A* and 1A, Robin Liquorice 1A*, 2As, 1C, Felix Mackay 3As.

These are amazing results for a truly comprehensive school and I am immensely proud of all the students.

This success is down to the hard work and dedication of the students and staff and the support of the parents. It is great to see that so many students have returned to the Sixth Form, alongside a record number of new students who I am delighted to welcome to Kingdown.

I wish all our leavers every happiness and success as they move on to the next stage of

their life, be it University, employment or College.

A special welcome to all our new staff, they are:-

�� Jonathan Cotterill, English�� Stuart Frizzel, Science�� Fran Hamilton, English�� Fleur Harrison, Food Technology�� Rachel Harrison, MFL�� Sarah Henley, Science�� Tina James, Options Salon�� Becky Smith, Science�� Rebecca Stirling, Health & Social Care�� Rachel Twigger, Science

We have an ambitious programme for the year ahead and are excited about being an Academy. Some of the targets we will be working on are:-

�� 61% of year 11 students to achieve 5A*-C GCSE grades including English and Maths

�� 80% of year 11 students to achieve 5A*-C GCSE grades

�� To achieve 100% pass rate at A level�� To fully integrate the 6th form in each

tutor group�� To embed the new reward system and

behaviour policy�� To develop the School Council and student

leadership roles�� To ensure Literacy is taught in all subject

areas�� To focus on “working together” as a whole

school theme to ensure the values of respect friendship, equality, excellence, determination, courage and inspiration are followed by all.

Sara Edwards, Headteacher

kINGDOWN STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR DUkE Of EDINBURGH GOLD ExPEDITION IN NORWAY

During July and August, ten students from Kingdown School departed the rainy weather of England to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition by canoeing 81 miles down the Telemark Canal in Norway from Ulefoss to Dalen. The expedition was a culmination of months of planning and fundraising to pay for the expedition which was led by Far Frontiers.

The Team completed a practice expedition canoeing down the river Wye from Hereford to Monmouth between 1-3 July.

As well as some serious canoeing skills workshops held at the Cotswold waterpark, some hardened members of the team also paddled from Devizes to Reading and back to help raise money for the trip (Will, Joe and Ed). The Telemark expedition was a planned four-day expedition where individuals were VHOI�VXI¿FLHQW�DQG�FDQRHV�ZHUH�ODGHQ�ZLWK�DOO�their personal clothing, tents and food. For the duration, all this has to be packed into canoes.

The team wild camped during the expedition on the banks of the pristine fjord on route.

We spent days looking for wild moose and beaver but they were very shy and only one beaver showed its head.

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All participants completed the expedition and were a credit to themselves, their school and families.

The expedition assessor (Doug Clark) said “I was highly impressed with the team work and ability of all the participants. They worked very well together and looked after each other during the expedition”.

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Successful students were:

-Guy Trimby -Craig Thomson -Heather Newman -Will Trojak -Tom Muston -Tom Brown -Ed Lester-Card -Alex Mitchel -Ryan Welch -Joe Gregory

Mr Paul HarrisHead of Outdoor Education

More pictures at: www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/doe-gold-expedition-success

CLOTHES SHOW LIVE

Saturday 3rd December 2011Open to all45 places available, cost £35 approx.

If you are interested please let Mrs Ball (D2), Mrs Dyson(D6) or Miss Martin (D9) know before 19th September.

We will need to know the exact number and payment will be needed at the end of September.

Get your Christmas shopping done early!

SIXTH FORM HOUSE FORUMS

WEEK 1 YEARS 12 and 13 MONDAY MILLENNIUM M12 TUESDAY TWICKENHAM M12 WEDNESDAY WEMBLEY M12 THURSDAY WIMBLEDON M12 FRIDAY LORDS M12

WEEK 2 YEAR 12 MONDAY MILLENNIUM M12 TUESDAY TWICKENHAM M12 WEDNESDAY WEMBLEY M12 THURSDAY WIMBLEDON M12 FRIDAY LORDS M12

WEEK 2 YEAR 13 MONDAY MILLENNIUM UCAS: M4

Non-UCAS: Library

TUESDAY TWICKENHAM UCAS: M4 Non-UCAS: Library

WEDNESDAY WEMBLEY UCAS: M4 Non-UCAS: Library

THURSDAY WIMBLEDON UCAS: M4 Non-UCAS: Library

FRIDAY LORDS UCAS: M4 Non-UCAS: Library

Rehearsal timetable Little Shop of Horrors

x All Break 2 rehearsals in Drama studiox Tuesday break 2 Dancers in the Dance studio Miss Murphy, Miss Partingtonx Wednesday Break 2 is full cast with Musicianx Thursday Break 2 is full cast with a member of the Music Department.x Wednesday 3-4 always full cast 3-6 rehearsals ALL principles

x Principle Characters involved in scenes-x The play is in two acts with no formal scenes in your script I have broken it down into small sections

S1, S2 and so on

Act I

Scene Section/Pg. No

Songs Characters

Prologue 0-15 Little ShopCrystal, Ronnette & Chiffon from here on in known as the GirlsChorus

1

Part115-22

Down Town – Skid RowGirls and ChorusSeymour, Mushnik, Audrey

Part222-28

DA-DooGrow for me

Girls, Seymour, Mushnik, Audrey

2

Part128-34

Ya Never Know Girls, Seymour, Mushnik, Audrey

Part234-35

Somewhere that’s green(song only)

Audrey

3

Part135-40

Closed for renovation Seymour, Mushnik, Audrey

Part240-45

Dentist Seymour, Mushnik, Audrey, Orin

Part345-50

Mushnik and SonMushnik, Seymour,Voice of the plant

Part450-54

GIT IT (FEED ME)Seymour,Voice of the plantOrin

4 54-61 Now (its Just a gas)Orin Seymour, girls. Voice of the plant

CODA Girls and plant

Act II

Scene Section/Pg. No

Songs Characters

1

Part1 62-68 Call Back in the Morning Girls, Seymour, Mushnik, AudreyPart2 68-73

Suddenly SeymourSeymour, AudreyVoice of the plant

Part3 73-77Supper Time

Seymour,Voice of the plant, Mushnik

2 77-83 The Meek Shall inherit the Earth Girls, Bernstein

3

Part1 83-89 Sominex Summertime Seymour,Voice of the plantAudrey

Part2 90-93 Somewhere that’s green (Reprise)

Part3 93-96 Subsequent to the events you have just witnessed

Girls

Week Beginning 12th September

Drama studio Week 2

Section/Character/Song Time

Mon

Break 1Dentist (OA)Grow for me (MD)

10.50 – 11.20

Break2Supper time (PB)Suddenly Seymour (MD)

1.20 – 1.45

After SchoolChorus numbers 3-4 (full cast)Act I Scene 4

3.00 – 5.00

Tue

Break 1 Now (it’s just a gas) (CH) 10.50 – 11.20

Break 2Plant (NA)Da Doo (CH) 1.20 – 1.45

After SchoolDance rehearsals (MU/ RP)Act II Scene 1 parts 1-3

3.00 – 5.00

Wed

Break 1 Grow for me (OA) 10.50 – 11.20

Break 2Chorus/Dancers (MU)Down town Skid row (MD)

1.20 – 1.45

After SchoolWhole cast 3-4Principles 3-6Act II Scenes 2 & 3

3.00 – 6.00

Thu

Break 1The Meek Shall inherit the earth (CH)Dentist (OA)

10.50 – 11.20

Break 2Plant (NA)Supper time (PB)

1.20 – 1.45

After School Act II Scene 2 & 3 3.00 – 5.00

Fri

Break 1Call back in the morning (CH)The meek shall inherit the earth (MD)

Break 2Sominex Summer time (MD)Grow for me (OA)Chorus/Dancers (MU)

1.20 – 1.45

After School Act II 3.00 – 5.00

SWIMMING SUCCESS

Following Chris’ selection for England South he represented Kingdown School and Aquae Sulis Swimming Club at the UK School Games LQ�6KHI¿HOG�ODVW�ZHHNHQG�

The Sainsbury’s UK School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age.

Each of the sports is combined into a four-day Games environment designed to replicate the feel of major events such as the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games.

Chris competed in the 200m and 400m individual medley events, coming fourth and second respectively. Attached is a picture of Chris receiving his silver medal.

Well done Chris (pictured right)

HAMLET REVIEW

On 7th July, a group of budding Shakespearians made their way to the Globe Theatre in London to watch an atmospheric and authentic production of ‘Hamlet’ in the heart of Shakespeare’s plays’ home.

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The production had many interesting and unique twists on Shakespeare’s infamous tragedy: a play inside the play sequence had fantastic tempo and originality and several humorous moments lightened the serious ambience enrobing the theatre. The acting was fabulous and atmosphere electric – we were left hardly noticing our aching legs after standing for three hours!

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By Evie Dean and Yasmin Braddell

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GET SET, GO fREE

The PE Department is collecting points from promotional packs of Nestlé products to get free activities. And you can help….

Please bring the unique code to the front RI¿FH�LQ�VFKRRO� The code can be found inside Nestlé products (For a complete list of products, please visit www.getsetgofree.com)

WHERE CAN I fIND THE CODE ON MY PACk?

The 12 character unique code looks like this:

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and can be found printed on the inside of your promotional pack or pack label. On Smarties tubes, the code can be found inside the tube, under the T and C’s panel.

PAYMENT BY CHEQUE

Please ensure all cheques are made payable to ‘Kingdown School’. This applies for any payment, for example: revision guides; calculators; activities; trips; music tuition etc. from now on.

The WCC or Community payee will no longer be accepted.

Many thanks

The Finance Department.

UPCOMING DATES

MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBERWeek 2 this week

MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBERYear 8 Girls, HPV Immunisation 1

THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBERCelebration Evening, 7.00pm

fRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBERSponsored Walk

THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBERYear 7, 11 Tutor / Parents meetings, 3.00pm

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MONDAY 31ST OCTOBERStart of Term 2

RECEPTIONISTS fOR WEEk

Monday Ellie Allman (WiBL)Tuesday Bethany Ambler (TwRI)Wednesday Reece Annear (WiMU)Thursday Nicola Askew (TwRT)Friday Summer Auty (WiHR)

SPORTS BULLETIN

W/B 12TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAYCSLA Years 9 to 13 3.00 – 5.00pm

TUESDAYRugby - Years 7,9 & 10 3.00 – 4.00pmGirls Football - All Years 3.00 – 4.00pmTable Tennis 3.00 – 4.00pm

WEDNESDAYHockey Club - Key Stage 4 3.00 – 4.00pmBTEC Catch Up Club 3.00 – 4.00pm

THURSDAYYear 7 Club 3.00 – 4.00pmNetball Club - All Years 3.00 – 4.00pmRugby - Years 8 & 11 3.00 – 4.00pm

fRIDAYNo Clubs

A REMINDER ABOUT EQUIPMENT

All students are expected to wear the full school uniform and bring the following equipment to school every day:

��A pen ��A pencil ��A ruler ��A calculator ��Your personal Organiser ��PE kit – on the day you have PE

Please ensure that you get yourself organised and be ready for school every day.

PAYMENT BY CHEQUE

Please ensure all cheques are made payable to ‘Kingdown School’. This applies for any payment, for example: revision guides; calculators; activities; trips; music tuition etc. from now on.

The WCC or Community payee will no longer be accepted.

The Finance Department.