New Books in the Library this week

21st November 2016Mrs D Curtis

There are new publications in the Library including:

Thirteen Chairs: Twelve mysterious stories waiting to begin

Jessica’s Ghost: The Power of Friendship shines a warm light into dark places
Boy in the Tower: When they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily, as if they tiptoed into the world when we were looking the other way
Dreaming the Bear: A girl alone. A wounded bear. A bond to last forever
Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Stories of Heroines around the world
Bullet Catcher: They say you can’t outrun a bullet. What if you could stop one?
Book Of The Week
The Nest by Kenneth Opple
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For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.

Year 7 Disco Fever

18th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

What a great night and a good turn out!  75 year 7 students came along to the Year 7 Welcome Disco held on Wednesday 9 November to ‘throw some shapes’ on the dance floor and generally have fun!  Sixth Formers, Simranjeet Singh and Kishan Dass provided the music and did a wonderful job, with staff, to support the event.  Glow sticks, refreshments and sweets were available from the Tuck Shop.  £60 was raised during the evening which will be put towards the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party in December.

 

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Mitchell Whitehouse and Nathaniel Somerville, Year 7, featured here with Sixth Form students Farai Maforimbo and Angela Duka

Vacancy for Teacher of History

17th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated full time Teacher of History to join our dynamic and successful Department in February 2017.  This post is suitable for experienced (or newly qualified teachers). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach History from KS3 to KS5.

Being an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and professional development package.  We operate our own pay policy allowing accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers

More information can be found on our Vacancies page or by clicking the link below.

http://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/teacher-of-history-2/

Head Chef Celebrates a Big Birthday

14th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

Celebrations took place this afternoon to mark the 60th birthday of our Head Chef, Mrs Dhaliwal.  Mrs Dhaliwal, who has been with us since 2002, was presented with flowers and gifts from staff.  An afternoon tea for Mrs Dhaliwal was arranged by the Catering Team in the Boardroom and we anticipate that she will be celebrating for a few days to come!  Whilst blowing out candles, Mrs Dhaliwal commented ‘It was a complete surprise – I was told what time to come!’.  All staff and students wish her a wonderful birthday!

 

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Remembrance Day

10th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

Armistice Day is on 11 November.  It is also known as Remembrance Day.  It marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, back in 1918.

The Academy will be holding a Remembrance Day Assembly to remember all the people who have died in wars, not just World War One.

More information about Armistice Day can be found at the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15492752

Please visit our library to find more literature about the wars.

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Vacancy for Curriculum Leader Mathematics

9th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Curriculum Leader to drive forward standards and achievement in Mathematics.  This is a dynamic and thriving Faculty within the Academy. Lessons are taught within an excellent suite of purpose built teaching spaces.

This post is suitable for exceptional applicants seeking an opportunity to develop their career and raise the profile of Mathematics at St Edmund’s, driving forward achievement for 21st century learners. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach Mathematics from KS3 to KS5.

More information can be found on a vacancy page: http://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/curriculum-leader-mathematics/

Vacancy for Teacher of Mathematics

9th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated full time Teacher of Maths to join our dynamic and successful Department. This post is suitable for experienced teachers. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach Mathematics from KS3 to KS5.

Required April 2017, (earlier from March if available).

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More information can be found on our website. http://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/

Visit the Library for Remembrance Publications

7th November 2016Mrs D Curtis

Scotland 1915. A group of teenagers from two families meet for a picnic, but the war across the Channel is soon to tear them away from such youthful pleasures. All too soon, the horror of what is to become known as The Great War engulfs them, their friends and the whole village. From the horror of the trenches, to the devastating reality seen daily by those nursing the wounded, they struggle to survive – and nothing will ever be the same again.

Call into the Library to see the selection of Remembrance reading materials.

Sixth Form Students Design & Launch Brand New Website

31st October 2016Mrs D Curtis

SS. Mary & John’s Church have partnered with our Sixth Form Prefect Team to design and launch a brand new website to promote their parish news.

The website was designed and created by Jack Dwight, Rajesh Dhooper, Emil Sulima, & Maciej Myszczynski.  Images are courtesy of Holly Harvey who is studying A Level Photography.

Take a look what a professional job the team have done by clicking the link below.

SS Mary’s & John’s Church Website