headline 11 july 2014

Headline 11 July 2014

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Matthew Spencer (8JP) Anne Hindle Golf Competition winner

Post 16 Tennis tournament: Tom Knapton and Matt Newell final score finished 6-3 to Tom.

Community Sports Day 2014 Our Community Sports Day took place this week and students were able to choose between traditional sports, the golf tournament, creative activities (the catapult challenge, egg drop, origami were just some of the choices) and fun sports (Gladiator, obstacle course and tug of war). The activities certainly brought out the competitive nature of our students, pitting communities against each other to secure Learning Communities points. With the final tally still being worked out you will have to read next week’s Headline to find out who won team and individual prizes.

Nerves of steel required for mega buzz

Gladiators...are you ready?

Catapult Challenge

Cycling the TDF route...just missing the crowds!

Photo finish!

Marshmallow Challenge

The obstacle course

Zumba




Congratulations to Sophie Tarring (7SP) who has been awarded the Headteacher’s Commendation certificate for achieving 40+ credits above Platinum!

Sophie is the first student in the school this year to achieve this – it is rare for any student to achieve so much in a year and this award has been received very few times.

Well done to our Year 7,8 and 10 rounders team who were all presented with their medals and trophies from the Bradford School League finals. All three winning teams...great effort girls!

Congratulations to Harry Hunt (9AHF) who came a very creditable fourth in the BSCA (British Schools’ Cycling Associate) Grass Track Championship at Roundhay Park in Leeds last Saturday. The event took the form of an omnium with three races counting to the overall positions. The three races were a one lap sprint with heats and a final, a pursuit and then a scratch race.




Congratulations to our Year 8 cricket team who are looking forward to taking part in the Yorkshire Post Competition final at Headingley for a third year running. They played valiantly in the semi-final on Thursday 3rd July against Morley Academy. Despite being 30 for 5 after 10 overs the Year 8 team managed to dig deep and beat their opposition in the semi-final of the Yorkshire Post Competition. Ilkley batted first and managed to score 109 after 20 overs. Captain Oliver Burton was the pick of the batsman with 50 from 50 balls. The team bowled and fielded superbly and restricted Morley to 97 for 8 after 20 overs. This is a fantastic achievement for the team!

Headingley...here we come!

The quiz began on Tuesday the 22nd of April ended on Friday the 20th of June. There were 8 weekly rounds, focusing on the Yorkshire, Lille, Nancy, Mulhouse, Grenoble, Pau/Lourdes, Nimes/Carcassonne and Paris/Ile de France étapes respectively. Teams from all over the country were invited to compete. 17 schools started the TDF journey, 14 teams finished after covering 3,664km. The team answered 59 questions, posted 32 comments, completed 7 creative tasks and viewed 4,809 web pages...phew!

They all attended a prize giving ceremony at York University on July 3rd where they were awarded the overall team prize and Laura King won the individual poster prize.

Well done to ‘Les Roulers Fous’: Catherine Boyle (10ACD), Laura King (10FV), Milly Horn (10AJH), Sarah Yorke (10ALS), Ethan Thompson (10VEB) and Nathan Spiller (10VEB) who won the TDF Language Competition. York University organised the Tour de France quiz which included a batch of questions/activities released once a week for 8 weeks.




Well done to our Year 8 fundraisers who gave up their lunchtime to man stalls, sell cakes, endure classmates cutting their hair and washing teachers cars...who knew sponging Miss Watson would be so popular?




Mr Mouton checking progress in the Year 9 quiz

9I the winning team in the French Language Quiz

Year 10 creative Matisse masterpieces

Languages Festival Tortilla making, language quizzes, Panuelo, art, model building and a continental café...our MFL classes had it all covered this week as part of the Languages Festival.

Year 12 and Mrs Kitchen getting to grips

with tortilla making!

Year 10 enjoying the Continental Café culture! Mmm...tapas!




TDF and Alumni news this week!




Attendance Measure

Take-a-Break...for the last time! We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible for the final take-a-break of the year. Come in and chat over tea, coffee and a biscuit, Thursday 24th July 10am in the Lower Library.

Lost Property Ties, socks, blazers, hoodies, full PE kits and shoes...all are currently lurking in the bottom of the lost property box in the Key Stage 3 Hub and all will be cleared out by 22nd July. We are encouraging students to go and have a rummage and claim their items before they and you

lose them forever!

Super Tutor Group Champions

After a year of making sure points mean prizes in everything from fundraising to certificates, we are delighted to crown our year champions’.

7LG 8JRW

9BJS 10AJH

Challenge and Celebration Week Next week is Challenge and Celebration Week: we hope all our students enjoy their Big Trip and Lightwater Valley, London, the Lakes, Aerial Xtreme, Walking the Wharfe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach or other in-school activities. This is a first for us as well as our students and we know it will be an amazing opportunity to engage with another side of school life for a week rather than just a day. All the information you need to know about the week can be found in the booklets below. Click on the individual booklet. For each year’s information.

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Bloomin’ Marvellous We have really enjoyed the transformed garden (at the front of the building) this year. Throughout the seasons we have had something to look at: the decorated Christmas tree in winter, the flowers in spring and now it has been turned into a kitchen garden for summer. Following the recent addition of fruit trees and a willow arch, the garden has welcomed our mosaics this week.

The mosaics were created by Natasha Cheater (8ADM), Jake Broughton (8GPS), Georgie Varley Lambert (9JLF), AJ Johnson (8GPS) and Penny Burns (8CW/SF) along with a little help from Sheila Woodhead, a local artist and musician. Two members of our Nell Bank team, Levi Ali-Jones (10ACD) and Ethan Russell (10ALS), helped install the mosaics — all in all a real team effort.

The Gardening Club have also ensured our school kitchen reap the rewards of a well stocked garden. They have supplied salad vegetables that have been used in school meals ...in exchange for biscuits and juice for our hardworking team! The mutually beneficial relationship will continue next year, so our students can look forward to more garden fresh produce appearing in their meals.

It has been said before, but our garden has never looked so lovely!




On Wednesday evening we held our Transition Parents’ Evening where we welcomed our new Year 7 students and their families. This alongside today’s Transition Sports Day are the final events in the transition calendar. The sport’s event is a great opportunity for the students to mix with students from other Primaries and start to form new friendships and begin to recognise the odd friendly face.

The Welcome Evening is a fantastic opportunity for new students to have one final look around school, before September, for parents to meet tutors, speak to our uniform suppliers, school health team, music service and catering company. Our PTA were also on hand to encourage new parents to sign up and join in! Our current Year 7 students provided both music and drama for our visitors entertainment, and two students even volunteered to be models, showing the IGS uniform at it’s best.

All new Year 7 students will join school on Tuesday 9th September, along with Years 12 and 13. The remainder of school will start their new academic year on Wednesday 10th September.

Transition Complete!

Lizzie Gurney (7LAM), Dominic Fisher (7LG) and Sam Evans (7LG) provided the music for the evening

The Year 7 Drama group displayed their acting talents.




Please email your CV ASAP, clearly stating ‘Renewal Construction’ to [email protected] or call 0113 881 4810.

WHO? 3 X PAINTING AND DECORATING WHERE: LEEDS CITY CENTRE

WHEN: END OF JULY QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: NONE, TRAINING

PROVIDED. FOR HOW LONG: 2 WEEKS

DETAILS: PAINTING & DECORATING OF SITE COMPOUND AREA FOR A HIGH PROFILE, NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LEEDS CITY

CENTRE.

WHO? 3 x GENERAL LABOURERS WHERE: ALWOODLEY, LEEDS

WHEN: IMMEDIATELY QUALIFACTIONS REQUIRED: NONE, TRAINING PROVIDED.

FOR HOW LONG: 2-3 WEEKS DETAILS: POND REGNERATION SCHEME. REQUIRED TO

ASSIST IN THE CLEAN UP, REDEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION & LANDSCAPING OF NEW POND AND SURROUNDING AREA

FOR USE BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL & COMMUNITY.

Re'new is a regeneration charity working with a range of people and communities, working to regenerate communities to ensure that everyone has the same chances in life wherever they live. All their work is driven by a desire to help people realise their potential and create the best environment for them to do this.

Bam Nuttall Apprentices ‘BAM Nuttall's Apprenticeship Programme is only one of a few available in the country, so is the best and only alternative to going to University if you want to get into Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. The on-site experience that I have gained I feel has resulted in my further development within the industry' Matthew Tilbury, Planning Engineer, Year 1 Apprentice.

As one of the industry's leading Civil Engineering contractors, BAM Nuttall take great pride in their Apprenticeship Programme, and are recruiting again for young people who are looking for a dynamic and rewarding career in Civil Engineering. They are offering a 2 year Advanced Apprenticeship Programme in Civil Engineering, Planning Engineering and Quantity Surveying. Once complete, apprentices can progress onto a HND Programme and work toward attaining Technician Membership with either the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) or the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). On top of a generous weekly salary, they also contribute toward the cost of work related travel and accommodation. After 4 years, apprentices are as qualified as those who have undertaken a degree in the same field, yet have the added advantage of integrated site experience with a reputable company. The application process is now open, and interested candidates can apply online through their website click here.

Volunteering Opportunity: Abbeyfield Grove House in Ilkley are looking for volunteers to help out with extra coffee/board game sessions. Other roles are also available such as befriending and helping at mealtimes. Excellent opportunity to enhance their CV/UCAS application whilst helping out the local community. Contact Lindsey Spencer 01943 886009 or complete the application form on the website www.abbeyfieldilkley.co.uk

Part-time Job Opportunity: Burley Oaks Primary School require students who would be interested in working one or two days per week from 3.30-5.00/5.30 to help with their after school club, term time only. Students should have a desire to work with small children. An excellent opportunity to enhance a CV/UCAS application, especially for students interested in teaching/working with children as a career.

Skipton Building Society: Recruiting 70 people to their telephony team over the next few months. Especially interested in taking on sixth form leavers. Recruitment evening will be held on 16th July. More information from http://www.skiptoncareers.com/ or [email protected] on 01756 705665



http://www.bamnuttall.co.uk/trainingTraineeship.html.

http://www.abbeyfieldilkley.co.uk

http://www.skiptoncareers.com/




Site Officer (Fixed term sickness cover), Closing date 17th July Salary Scale 2, Fixed Point 11 - Actual Salary: £14,880 37 hours per week on a shift pattern between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including one Saturday in three.

We are seeking to appoint, as soon as possible, a reliable and conscientious Site Officer with relevant handyperson experience to join our Site Team to cover for an absent colleague until their return from sick leave. SHIFT PATTERN Working a shift pattern over a rolling three week period: Week 1 7am - 3pm (Monday – Friday) Week 2 8am - 4pm (Tuesday – Saturday) Week 3 2pm - 10pm (Monday – Friday) RESPONSIBLE TO PREMISES AND HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER THE POST HOLDER WILL HAVE THE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Lock and unlock Academy buildings and areas. Act as a registered key holder, providing emergency

access to the Academy site. This may involve call outs when off duty or at out of hour times Monitor fire safety equipment ordering replacement or refills as required. Ensure health and safety

signage is adequate and understandable Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate Monitor CCTV equipment where appropriate Provide emergency access to the Academy site Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. fitting doors, handles and locks, repairing/replacing leaking

pipes and taps, replacing electric sockets and light switches, fitting/replacing skirting, fencing and gate repairs, measuring and fitting window glass

To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory e.g. cleaning guttering, weeding, replacing kitchens, showers and shower screens, replacing radiators

To carry out decoration programmes per schedules drawn up including skimming walls, removal of paint and wallpaper, painting, varnishing, tiling and grouting

To organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, furniture assembly, wall mounting plasma screens, hanging noticeboards and pictures etc.

Carry out routine inspections of the buildings, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to access for minor work or repairs required

Perform health and safety checks on the minibus and assist with the maintenance of the minibus e.g. taking minibus for service, filling up with petrol, cleaning out, etc.

Collect and assemble waste for collection ordering additional skips as required Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal, litter picking, deep cleaning in support of the

Academy’s cleaning function Coordinate deliveries to the Academy ensuring safe delivery to recipients. This will include

transporting packages and furniture in the minibus between campuses Maintain security access levels for staff using the access control system software Liaise with contractors to ensure work is being carried out to acceptable standards and on time Monitor energy consumption taking meter readings as and when required Greet and manage the needs of visitors hiring the Academy premises Provides first aid assistance to staff, students and visitors as and when necessary

Full details are available on our website www.ilkleygrammarschool.com and completed application forms

should be returned to [email protected]




With the summer holidays approaching please remind your son or daughter that they are responsible for the iPad’s care over the break. iPads should be checked for damage before the holidays. If there is any damage it must be reported within 1 week of the damage occurring as we have a small window for insurance. Further information can be found here.


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Available daily…

There is also a range of cold meals, sandwiches and pizzas available every day and remember the meal deal is still only £2.15. This includes a hot meal and a pudding or drink. The same price covers a choice from the cold selection and a juice and a small dessert.

SUMMER MENU Watch out for the World Cup specials this week!




Get in touch and stay in touch! We would be interested in any feedback on these bulletins. Also, if you would like further information on anything within them or, wish to request other information items, please get in touch! It is really important we can stay in touch with you; if you need to change your contact details please email [email protected] or contact the school office.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01943 608424

Website: www.ilkleygrammarschool.com

@ilkleygrammar

July

Monday 14-Friday 18 Challenge and Celebration Week

Wednesday 16 Post 16 Honduras Trip Monday 21 Celebration Assembly Super Tutor Group Visits to the Lido or Shipley Bowl. Tuesday 22 Celebration Assembly Wednesday 23 Celebration Assembly Thursday 24 10am Take-a-Break School closes 12.45pm

September

Tuesday 9 Years 7, 12 and 13 start Wednesday 10 School opens for all years Monday 15 Photographer in School Wednesday 17 Year 7 I Band at Nell Bank Thursday 18 Year 7 G Band at Nell Bank Friday 19 Year 7 S Band at Nell Bank Tuesday 23 Year 12 Parents’ Meeting (Tutors)

October

Thursday 2 Open Morning and Evening Friday 3 Ilkley Literature Festival starts

SUMMER TERM 2014

Thursday 24 July Close (1.15pm)

Summer holiday: Friday 25th July

AUTUMN TERM 2014

Friday 5 Sep Training Day (School

closed to students)

Monday 8 Sep Training Day (School

closed for students)

Tuesday 9 Sep Years 7 12 13 start

Wednesday 10 Sep School opens fully to all

students

Friday 24 Oct School closes

Half term: Monday 27th—Friday 31st October

Monday 3 Nov School re-opens

Friday 19 Dec School closes 1.15pm

Christmas Holiday: Monday 22nd December—Friday 2nd January

SPRING TERM 2015

Monday 5 Jan Training Day (School

closed to students)

Tuesday 6 Jan School re-opens

Dates for the Diary Term Dates




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rounders team

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community sports day

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catapult challenge

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