A lesson for us all - Chenderit School

A lesson for us all

Teachers often use sport as examples when they explain things to students, such as the value of
preparation and hard work: success in sport is visible and measurable. In a world where we no longer
watch the same television programmes, see or read the same news, sports events are often high profile
and part of a shared experience.
There is no better example than the delayed Euro 2020 football championships. Schools across the
country will be using the event to reflect on aspects of courage, tenacity and determination – whether it be
the success of the England team in going further in a major championship than many of us can
remember, or the spirit with which the Danish team responded to the worrying collapse of their star player.
What is particularly unusual about this England team is their sense of responsibility to their community, to
positive values of diversity and inclusivity, those fundamental British values that are at the heart of school
life. Regularly we will read stories about appropriate gestures by members of the squad, for example
Marcus Rashford’s encouragement of a 9 year old doing good charitable work: in his letter her writes "We
are kind because it is the right thing to do.”
Many of you may have seen Gareth Southgate’s letter to his players and his country, written in June, from
which we quote an extract overleaf. It is a model of clarity and generosity of spirit.
And personally, Gareth Southgate has written his own story about failure and redemption, from his failed
penalty kick in Euro 96, to becoming the manager of a team that has been exemplary both on and off the
pitch.
At the end of Shakespeare’s late play The Winter’s Tale, the honest and loyal Paulina who has crafted a
happy ending for King Leontes and his family wishes them well:
      Go together,
      You precious winners all; your exultation
      Partake to every one.

Whether or not they win on Sunday, his team have already accomplished so much, and been such
positive role models that they have succeeded beyond any possible expectation.

Patrick Taylor
Deputy Head

Dear England,
It has been an extremely difficult year. Everyone in this country has been
directly affected by isolation and loss. But we have also seen countless
examples of heroism and sacrifice. It’s given us all a new understanding of the
fragility of life and what really matters. When you think of the grand scheme of
things, perhaps football doesn’t seem so important. And what I want to speak
about today is much bigger than football.
We are all role models. And, beyond the confines of the pitch, we must
recognise the impact we can have on society. We must have the confidence to
stand up for our teammates and the things that matter to them as people. It’s
our duty to continue to interact with the public on matters such as equality,
inclusivity and racial injustice, while using the power of our voices to help put
debates on the table, raise awareness and educate.
I am confident that young kids of today will grow up baffled by old attitudes and
ways of thinking. I understand that on this island, we have a desire to protect
our values and traditions — as we should — but that shouldn’t come at the
expense of introspection and progress. Regardless of your upbringing and
politics, what is clear is that we are an incredible nation that has contributed so
much to the arts, science and sport. We do have a special identity and that
remains a powerful motivator. We are independent thinkers. We speak out on
the issues that matter to us and we are proud of that.
Of course, my players and I will be judged on winning matches. Only one team
can win the Euros. We have never done it before and we are desperate to do it
for the first time.
It’s about how we conduct ourselves on and off the pitch, how we bring people
together, how we inspire and unite, how we create memories that last beyond
the 90 minutes. That last beyond the summer. That last forever.
I think about all the young kids who will be watching this summer, filling out
their first wall charts. No matter what happens, I just hope that their parents,
teachers and club managers will turn to them and say, “Look. That’s the way to
represent your country. That’s what England is about. That is what’s possible.”
If we can do that, it will be a summer to be proud of.
Yours,

Gareth Southgate

In the UK today, an estimated five children in every classroom has a mental
health problem. A quarter of 17-year-old girls have self-harmed in the last year,
while suicide remains the single biggest killer of boys and young men. But things
can get better.
Young Minds is a leading charity providing young people with mental health
support when they need it, as well as information and support on a range of
subjects such as self esteem, managing social media, body positivity and ways to
cope with university life. The website provides support to young people in crisis
but also has a section for parents too and offers advice on a variety of topics
such as starting difficult conversations with your child, supporting a child with
anxiety and a parent’s survival guide. In short, the Young Minds platform is a
great resource for parents and students alike and it is a particularly useful time to
raise awareness about the help they offer as we head towards the summer
holidays.
To raise awareness about the Young Minds Charity across the school, the Sixth
Form Ambassador Team have organised a “Wear a little yellow” day which will
take place on Friday 16th July. Students in Year 7-10 are invited to donate £1 and
wear an element of yellow to accessorise their school uniform such as yellow
socks, a yellow hair band / scrunchie, temporary hair dye (must be removed by
the following Monday 19th July). Face paints will not be allowed and full school
uniform must be worn. Year 12 students are invited to wear yellow clothing (within
the uniform policy guidelines). £1 donations can be made on the day but can
also be made via our preferred method of parent pay. The 6th Form Ambassador
Team will be raising awareness during break times and serving fruit smoothies on
the 16th for a further £1 donation. All monies raised on the day will be donated to
Young Minds. Please do help us to support this really worthwhile charity and take
a moment to look at the services provided by Young Minds.
 https://youngminds.org.uk/
Mrs J Rowe
Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Cheerleading Summit 2022

On the 4th July, Emma Cross, Year 9, competed at the Future Cheer Internationals
2021. She informs us that:

     “This was my first competition after coronavirus, and it was a huge success!
     I competed with RLS Elite, based in Coventry, and we were awarded with a
     place at the 2022 cheerleading summit, taking place at the ESPN wide world
     of sports complex in Walt Disney World, Florida. This is a huge event in the
     cheerleading community. The best teams from all over the world compete
     against each other for the title of world champion. It has been my dream to
     win a bid to the cheerleading summit since I was 9 years old in 2017. I am
     beyond grateful and excited for the opportunity that I have been presented
     with.”

We all wish Emma success as she embarks on future training and at the summit
next year.

News from the Art Department
Y8 Portraits
Students in Year Eight have been working on a portrait project this term. One element of
this has involved them using the grid method to create tonal portraits of artists and
significant figures from history. Some of the work has been STUNNING. Can you recognise
some of the famous faces students have been drawing? Students have also researched the
person whose portraits they have drawn, and it has been great to see them discover what
a significant contribution these people have made to our world. As we near the end of the
academic year, it always feels sad to realise that many of our talented Year Eight students
will no longer be studying art, but we hope that they all recognise that, whether someone
has a formal art qualification or not, they can still take pleasure from engaging with the
world of art and from creating artwork of their own. Creativity is important. We must all
take an interest in the visual world that surrounds us and look for opportunities to
develop our own skills, understanding and cultural capital.
Great work Year Eight: you should be really proud of your achievements!

Calling all Photographers!
The RSPCA has contacted Chenderit to inform us of a national photography competition
which they are running. There are lots of different categories, and some amazing prizes to
be won. This is a great opportunity for everyone to get out, be creative and to do
something amazing. You can’t win if you don’t enter! More details can be found on their
website rspca.org.uk/ypa

Heseltine Gallery and the Muddy Stilettos Awards
Thank you to all parents and students who have supported the Heseltine Gallery this year. Moving
on-line has been a challenge, but we are proud of what we have achieved. Our gallery is one of the
things that makes our school special: please be part of it. If you haven’t already, please follow us on
Facebook (facebook.com/theheseltinegallery) and Instagram (instagram.com/theheseltinegallery) for
regular updates and insights. Our mission is to be a cultural hub for everyone in our community. Please
join us. We are delighted to announce that we have made it to the finals of the Northamptonshire
Muddy Stilettos Awards this year. If you can, it would be great if you could vote for us. There is some
strong competition, but how amazing would it be if we actually won! Please click and vote- this could be
a wonderful end to a difficult year! northants.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards

Finally
As this is the last Keeping In Touch update from the Art Department, I wanted to take the opportunity to
celebrate the work of students from across the year. It has been a challenging twelve months for
everyone, and we should all recognise that many in our community have endured some really difficult
times. As always though, we have remained resilient. Thank you to all the students who have
persevered, who have helped each other out and who have stepped up to make the most of the
opportunities available to them. Thank you to all the students who have realised that they are
responsible for their own success, and who have been proactive in practising their skills and becoming
better artists. Thank you to those students who have kept trying, even when the work was difficult. Life
often presents challenges, but it is how we face those challenges that determine how successful we are.
“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
It is difficult to pick out work that reflects all that students have achieved this year. Looking back at
previous KIT updates, it is clear that the quality of student outcomes has been outstanding. Students
have excelled and it has been great to see how much time, effort and energy students have invested in
their work. Some of the images that they have created have been absolutely exceptional. For those
students whose artwork hasn’t made it into KIT this year: keep trying. Art can be a wonderful way to
develop your understanding of the world around you, and can help make life feel better. Practising your
skills over the summer is the best way to improve. The harder you work, the more successful you will be.

 Thank you everyone -
 (particularly the
 students whose work is
 presented here) and
 have a great summer
 when it finally arrives!

MATHS

Maths Equipment: for all year groups including new Year 7
You may be planning to get your students equipped over the summer, in order for students to
get the most out of their Maths lessons we want students to be fully equipped for any given
tasks. We cover a range of topics in Maths from standard number and calculations to geometry
where skill and precision of drawings is key. Students are required to have the following
equipment in our lessons

Pen
Pencil
Ruler
Protractor
A pair of compasses
A scientific calculator – see below (for students to gain a pass they will need access specific
functions that basic calculators do not have)

You can purchase a full set of equipment through ParentPay (available in September) for £10,
this will include a scientific calculator AND a clear pencil case with all the other equipment listed
above. Once ordered and confirmed I will deliver the equipment either in tutor time or via their
Maths teacher. Students that are eligible for FSM will automatically be issued a set in
September so there is no need to order.

This offer also applies for current students and as stated before, will support the student in
aiming for their target grade.

If you have any question then please feel free to get into contact with myself:
mbyford@chenderit.net

Chenderit Sixth Form
                                                      Sixth Form Weekly Bulletin
                                                              Week Beginning: 5th July 2021

Supporting your child’s next steps                         Post-18 Destinations Planning
Our Year 12 students are currently working on their        The concept of choosing a career has changed and it
next steps post-18, focusing on UCAS and                   is likely that young people today may have four
apprenticeship applications as part of the Personal        different types of career in their working lives. The
                                                           traditional linear career ladder is likely to be
Development curriculum in tutor time. As we
                                                           replaced by one which is “squiggly” rather than
approach the summer break, it will give students and       straight (“The Squiggly Career Ladder” - Helen
parents a great opportunity to reflect on the              Tupper and Sarah Ellis)
achievements of the past year and look forward to          As students, educators and parents we need to review
Year 13 and their next steps Post-18. To help guide        the way we think about post 18 choices and as such,
                                                           we offer a wide range advice and information and
these discussions, there is a parental guide to ‘Getting
                                                           encourage students to be open minded when planning
Ahead in the Summer Holidays’ that you will be able        their next steps.
to view by clicking here. We hope you find it useful!      Upon our return in September, many students will be
                                                           ready to submit their university applications,
                                                           however this is not the only pathway and we
                                                           encourage students to research apprenticeship
Parent Support with Apprenticeships                        opportunities too – many of which offer a degree
                                                           level qualification.
                                                           This week we have made students aware of a
                                                           recruitment and training company called Starting
                                                           Off. They have been successfully recruiting and
                                                           training office based apprentices and graduates for
                                                           over 30 years throughout Northamptonshire. With
                                                           dedicated training centres in Northampton and
                                                           Kettering, they are the area’s leading independent
                                                           apprenticeship provider. If you want to get ahead
The apprenticeship route is becoming an increasingly       and start a career in business while earning money,
popular option and the higher level apprenticeships        an apprenticeship could be the solution. Their
(4&5) are as competitive as some university places.        website provides advice on seeking and applying for
It can be daunting for parents and carers to offer         apprenticeships as well as advertising current
advice when there are decisions to be made. With           apprenticeship vacancies. For students interested in
this is mind, two organisations have teamed up             careers such as Business Administration, Accounting,
(“Not Going to Uni” and “Amazing                           Digital Marketing and CAD Design this is an
Apprenticeships”) to produce a podcast series for          organisation worth engaging with.
parents and carers to help to explore and support
their child’s career options. The series will include
topics such as future career options, supporting your
school leaver, improving employability skills and
dealing with results days. Episode 1 will focus on the
current careers landscape and the parent and student
concerns linked to it.                                                    www.startingoff.co.uk
The podcast aims to help parents feel informed
and confident in providing careers support and
guidance to their child so they ultimately make
the best decisions for them.
To listen to the series, click on the following link:
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/the-parent-
perspective-podcast/

Chenderit
Sixth Form
  Places still
 available for
September 2021!

    Over the past few weeks, we have had an in-
     flux of queries from current Chenderit stu-
   dents and external students who still wish to
  join our Sixth Form in September 2021. Whilst
   our application cycle has closed, students can
   still apply to join us on GCSE Results Day on
  12th August. Once students have collected their
  GCSE results, they will be able to meet with a
   member of the Sixth Form Team who will be
           able to discuss their next steps.

  If you have any further questions, please con-
      tact a member of the Sixth Form Team:
  Mr Belstone – Head of Sixth Form
     bbelstone@chenderit.net
  Mrs J Rowe – Deputy Head of Sixth Form
     jrowe@chenderit.net
  Mrs K Smith – Study Skills Supervisor
     ksmith@chenderit.net

Maths

Nomination from Mr Byford - Lollie Wareing (Year 9) - Lollie has shown a great determination in
understanding some difficult topics. Her work is well presented and she follows all the guidance in
lessons. She is always answering questions and will ask when she is unsure. She has had an outstanding
attitude this term and really settled in well to the group, well done.

Nomination from Mr Tyler - Lewis Brewster (Year 9) - Lewis has shown he has an excellent
understanding of fractions and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. Each lesson he is
answering questions with clear explanations of how to solve the problems.
Nomination from Mrs Bagga - Darius Takacs (Year 10) - Really applied himself to this Theme Park activity
(see below), working out costings, profit and loss. Well done!

Nomination from Mr Dahal - Avril Boyd (Year 12) - have been working on hypothesis testing using the
Binomial distribution for one and two tailed tests. Avril has shown that she has an excellent
understanding of this concept and she is always ready to attempt the more challenging questions.

Nominations from Ms Kennedy - Niamh Carvosso and Anthony Hunter (year 7) - Both of these students
are sensible, focused and produce work that is set out beautifully, showing all stages of their working
out. They consistently strive to do their best and revisit their work to do corrections to ensure a good
level of understanding. Super work, Niamh and Anthony!

Nomination from Mrs Pennells - Ruby Munday (Year 10) - for excellent effort with our percentages
revision. Ruby is trying hard to show all her working out, setting out her answers to show the method as
clearly as possible. Fantastic progress this week! Well done, Ruby.

Nomination from Mrs McMahon - Kieren Young (Year 10) - Despite the class moaning about doing surds
again, the class have tackled the topic really well. Kieren’s book is set out beautifully, with clear
examples and he has highlighted key points. Kieren has made a tremendous effort on presenting his
work well and has shown a fantastic understanding of the subject so far. Great work Kieren.

Wednesday 23rd June was National Writing Day. National Writing Day is an annual celebration of
the power of writing creatively, inspiring people of all ages and abilities to try writing for fun and
self-expression.

Sadly, new research finds that just 1 in 3 (34.5%) children and young people said they enjoy
writing.

Writing continues to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing, with 2 in 5 (38.3%)
children and young people agreeing that writing makes them feel better.

At Chenderit School we have launched a writing competition to celebrate!

‘The  Lockdown Diaries’ is a competition open to Chenderit students. We are encouraging you to
write a poem or a short story written in response to the COVID19 pandemic. Consider
demonstrating a reflection of your thoughts, feelings and observations during an extraordinary
time.
Winning entries will be published in an anthology and there will be prizes for the best entries at
each key stage.
Entries need to be submitted by 16th July 2021. Email entries to Mrs Nowell:
nnowell@chenderit.net

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