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Autumn 1, 2018
Alastair Campbell
Visits La Retraite
We were delighted to welcome of the UK, and the future of History Sixth Formers in Lambeth.
Alastair Campbell to La Retraite, education for young people. Really bright, aspirational
where he met with Sixth Form Mr Regan, teacher of Politics, students. Informed questions and
Politics and Scholarship students, said: “This was a fantastic so much passion.”
to discuss his career and enthral opportunity for our students to In an article on The New
the students with stories of listen to someone of immense European website, Mr Campbell
his engagement with leading political stature. No issue was also said: “What was clear to me
politicians and world statesmen. off the table and the students’ was that these young people at
A brilliant question-and- engagement was a testament La Retraite were involved in the
answer session ensued with Mr to Mr Campbell’s passion and political debate” and “16- and
Campbell taking questions from storytelling.” 17-year-olds, politically engaged.
our students on the possibility of Following the talk, Mr Campbell Pretty well informed, some of
a second Brexit referendum, the later tweeted: “Fantastic session them spectacularly so.”
rapid change in the demographics with La Retraite Politics and
Welcome, New Staff
We would like to welcome the teacher of Creative Arts of Maths and second in charge
following staff to La Retraite »» Mr Antonio DRAKE-PERELLO of the Maths Department
who have started with us this – Learning Support Assistant »» Miss Jessica GOSLING
term: »» Mr Matthew KING – Admin – Receptionist & Admin
»» Miss Talisa WILLIAMSON – Officer (CCF & Extra- Assistant
teacher of History Curricular) »» Miss Alexandra O’CONNOR
»» Miss Lucia FABIAN – teacher »» Mr Michael QUINN – Lead - teacher of Geography, RE,
of Science Creative Arts Technician Applied Business
»» Ms Helen HAYWARD – teacher »» Mr Aaron GOUGH – teacher of
of Creative Arts PE & Maths Miss Adams
»» Mrs Annabel WILSON-VENN – »» Miss Chandi PATEL – teacher KS4 Pastoral Support Manager
Year 10 Reward Trip
As a reward for their excellent behaviour and zero behaviour points throughout Year 10, fourteen
students were invited to a screening of ‘Black Panther’ at the Clapham Picturehouse at the end of the
Summer term, accompanied by Ms McFarlane and I.
Students were treated to popcorn and a drink to enjoy when watching the film and everyone said how
great the film was. We are looking forward to holding more reward trips during Year 11.
Miss Adams
KS4 Pastoral Support Manager
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Baroness Young Visits
La Retraite was delighted to she was created a life peer As a member of the House
host a visit from Baroness in 2004, taking the title of Lords, Baroness Young
Omolola Young of Hornsey, Baroness Young of Hornsey attempts to put into practice
a crossbench peer in the in the London Borough of all that she has learned in life.
House of Lords. Hackney. Her passion for fashion and
Baroness Young worked as Baroness Young spoke football has enabled her to
a professional actress from movingly of her early life monitor exploitation in both
1976 to 1984, and had been in care and talked of the of these industries, taking
a residential social worker influence of the Civil Rights an active interest in ethical
in the borough of Islington Movement and of apartheid issues in international trade,
from 1971 to 1973. She was in influencing her work. Her particularly in the garment
appointed an Officer of the work as an actress taught her industry.
Order of the British Empire the significance of listening Baroness Young’s talk was
(OBE) in the 2001 New Year to others and helped her inspirational and provided an
Honours for services to as a politician. She advised opportunity for some highly
British Black History. students to read as widely as articulate and thoughtful
From 2001 to 2004, she possible and anything they questions from the students.
was the head of Culture can’t achieve at a given time, Mr Regan
at the Greater London to endeavour to accomplish Teacher of Politics
Authority, following which later.
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Fashion Competition Success
Recently, I took part in the three weeks being taught I would recommend taking
Fashion Futures Final, run by by industry experts how to part in Fashion Futures next
FAD Charity, held at Covent find inspiration from various year, to anyone who aspired
Garden for London Fashion muses — for example, going to be a part of the Fashion
Week 2018. to museums such as the V&A, industry and who wants
I created a garment based how to construct a garment, to gain an insight into the
on Ghanaian Patriotism and and being shown a true different pathways within
pro-blackness generally. representation of how the the industry.
It was an exhilarating Fashion industry operates. Emmanuella
experience to see my I’d like to say a huge thank- Student in Year 13
garment being work down you to FAD Charity, all of
Pictured right: Emmanuella’s
the runway. the volunteers who helped,
garment on the runway.
To my surprise, I was and to Ms Winterton for
chosen as joint winner along supporting me throughout
with my friend, Monica. this journey of discovering
I spent approximately my creative identity.
European Day of Languages
Our students at La Retraite Inspired by La Retraite’s We look forward to the
took the lead in celebrating Catholic ethos, speeches European Day of Languages
the European Day of were followed by a prayer in next year, to continue
Languages on Wednesday students’ home languages: celebrating linguistic and
26th September. ‘El Padre Nuestro (Spanish), cultural diversity, and
The participants became Pai Nosso (Portuguese), and emphasising the importance
the protagonists of their Je Vous Salue Marie (French). of learning languages.
assemblies by delivering, with The celebration continued Mrs Soriano
the greatest of confidence during lunchtime, as Teacher of MFL and Latin
and professionalism, a students and staff enjoyed a
Pictured right: Students
speech commemorating this delicious international menu
delivering their speeches and
day, and also acknowledging prepared by our fantastic
prayers in assembly.
the rich linguistic diversity chefs: Hungarian chicken
that the school enjoys, paprikash, Polish pierogi, and
thanks to the multicultural Russian sharlotka, amongst
backgrounds of our students. other European dishes.
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Harvesting in Gardening Club
As part of the Land-Based people and animals.
Studies course, we have Apples are very healthy
harvested apples from our and we are trying to promote
orchard, pictured right. healthy eating. In addition,
We also managed to sell gardening relieves stress and
them, raising £35 that we is a good activity for positive
will use to buy tools for our mental health. This helps us
Gardening Club. to concentrate in class and
Harvest is important to develop skills that can
because it is a time of year help us in the future.
where we think about what Cristina and Ashley
God has provided to use, Student in Year 11
and about sharing food with
Foodbank Collection
Within school we are currently Items Needed: Clapham Park Foodbank
conducting a collection for our • Tinned fruit or veg Clapham Park Foodbank is
local foodbank (Clapham Park • Corned beef supported by the Trussel
Foodbank on Poynders road). • Rice or sponge pudding Trust, a charity founded on
The Foodbank supports • Long life fruit juice Christian Principles with a
people in the community by • Basic toiletries (shampoo, mission statement of: “Bringing
providing packages which communities together to end
soap)
contain enough food to meet hunger and poverty in the UK
• UHT milk (1 Litre)
their households needs for 3 by providing compassionate,
• Pasta sauce
practical help with dignity whilst
days.
challenging injustice.”
If you are interested in Items NOT Needed: They have the following as their
donating some products, • Baked beans mission verse: “For I was hungry
the list on the right shows • Teabags and you gave me something to
the items that the foodbank • Pasta eat, I was thirsty and you gave
currently urgently needs. me something to drink, I was a
Students can bring donations stranger and you invited me in, I
to the school library and this needed clothes and you clothed
will be periodically collected by me, I was sick and you looked
the Foodbank. after me, I was in prison and you
came to visit me.” — Matthew
25:35-36
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Music News
Choir Tour to Belgium a workshop at a chocolate the food, language, and
— July 2018 factory, sampled Belgian had a lovely time. It was
On Tuesday 10th July, 44 chocolates and decorated a amazing to sing in front of
students from Years 7, 8, chocolate bar to take away many people in another
9 and 10 took part in the with them. country.” — Klotilda, Year 9
Music department’s first On Thursday 12th July, »» “It was a very educational
choir tour to Belgium. The the day was spent at Walibi visit but we still had a lot of
group travelled by coach World, a theme park outside fun and we all enjoyed it.”
to Dover and took the ferry of Brussels. — Emilia, Year 11
to Calais, France. On arrival On Friday 13th July, a
to Calais, we travelled to short journey took the Choir Tour to Paris
Ypres. The hotel for the next group to Ypres to perform — July 2019
3 nights, Oude Abdij Hotel, the second concert in the Rehearsals will continue to
was situated in La-Reninge, a market square. Many locals take place after school every
small town outside of Ypres. gathered to watch the Wednesday until 4:30pm.
The choir rehearsed in the concert and another English However, during Autumn
hotel prior to eating dinner school staying at the hotel term 2 and Spring term 1,
and getting a good night’s came to support the choir rehearsals will finish at the
sleep. in their performance. There earlier time of 4:15pm.
On Wednesday 11th July, the was time to explore Ypres Parents of students going
group travelled by coach to before travelling back to on the choir tour in July 2019
Bruges, and enjoyed a canal Calais for the ferry. are reminded of the following
cruise, taking in the sights Students spoke highly of payments schedule:
of this picturesque city. the tour: »» £55 non-refundable deposit,
»» “It was very friendly, we to be paid as soon as possible
Students spent some time
(10 spaces available at time of
exploring and performed got to meet new people
publication)
our first concert at Bruges and interact with them” —
»» £100 by Thursday 18th October,
Cathedral. The repertoire for Theresa, Year 9
»» £75 by Friday 21st December
the concert was varied with »» “It was a great experience »» £100 by Friday 8th February
choral music, popular songs, to explore a new country »» £100 by Friday 15th March
and songs from musicals. and their culture.” — Erica, Please note payments should
A number of students sang Year 9 be paid online.
solos and the choir sang in »» “I enjoyed the fact that we Please contact Miss
were able to experience and Whitmarsh with any queries:
two and three part harmony.
rwhitmarsh@laretraite.
The group them experienced see Belgium. We explored
lambeth.sch.uk.
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Music News - cont’d
Associated Board of 18 students sitting an exam »» Thursday 6th December
the Royal Schools of on the day, a huge number — Year 11 GCSE Music
Music (ABRSM) Exam compared to previous years. ensemble recitals recording
Success Well done to all involved! day — Chapel, all day
Congratulations to all of »» Wednesday 12th December
the students who pass their Upcoming Events - ABRSM exams (examiner
ABRSM Music exam in the »» Thursday 1st November — visit day)
final week of the Summer Year 11 GCSE Music solo »» Thursday 13th December —
term. recitals concert — Chapel, Junior Chorus visit to see
For the first time in 6pm ‘School of Rock’ — Gillian
recent history, the Music »» Friday 2nd November — Glynne Theatre, matinee
department was able to House Music Competition »» Tuesday 18th December
organise for the exam board »» Tuesday 6th November — Christmas Concert and
to send a visiting examiner — Tour Choir recording Awards Ceremony —
to the school. This resulted in session, all day Chapel, 6pm
Pictured below: The Tour Choir before their journey to Belgium, July 2018.
Pictured right: Photos from the Tour of Belgium.
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German Exchange News
This year, twenty students are very glad to have already with students from another
from different year groups received some funding for country, visit Germany and
will have the opportunity our project, but we would learn a bit of the language as
to take part in the German like to raise some more well.
Exchange Programme. money throughout the year. I would like to thank Mrs
We are going to exchange In order to do so, fun events, Jarrett for organising the
letters with German students competitions, sales and Programme and enabling this
throughout the academic activities will be organised by to happen — she has done a
year, and in March, they us students, so please look fantastic job in planning the
will come to visit us. We will out for them and support Exchange and making sure
attend several trips around the German Exchange. that we have a wonderful
London with them and, in I am really excited to time whilst abroad.
June, we are then going to carry on with this project; Thank you for your
go to Germany for a week. I believe that it will be a support.
All of the places on the wonderful experience which Alice
Programme are now filled, will enrich me both culturally Student in Year 8
and we have already started and academically, as we will
writing to our pen-pals. We have a chance to interact
Sustainable Living Competition
According to the UN and its countries to conserve and help bring their essays alive
global partners, a flourishing sustainably manage Life on and support a meaningful
life on land is fundamental Land, as part of wider efforts international dialogue.
to our future security. We across all countries to protect Each student is invited to
are all part of the planet’s the Earth as a whole. submit one essay in English,
ecosystem, yet we have caused The Trust for Sustainable entitled: ‘Young people are key
it severe damage through Living is pleased to invite to achieving SDG #15 (Life on
deforestation, loss of natural children around the world to Land). This competition is for
habitats and land degradation. share their unique views and students aged 11-17, and essays
Promoting the sustainable visions on how young people should be no longer than 600
use of our ecosystems and can help achieve SDG #15 (Life words. For further information,
preserving biodiversity is not on Land). Children are strongly see Mrs Jarrett or visit https://
just ‘another cause’, it is a key encouraged to share their own goo.gl/4cGacc.
to our future survival. experiences (good or bad, Mrs Jarrett
UN SDG #15 challenges local or national) in order to Head of EAL
10Drama News
Hits From the Stage and Screen Commitment.’
Members of the La Retraite Theatre Company If any student is interested in joining, there’s
joined forces with musicians and choirs from the always room for more. We meet every Tuesday,
Music department to create an evening of ‘Hits 3:15pm to 4:15pm, in room A16. A letter can be
from the Stage and Screen’. Well done to all issued from the Drama office.
participants.
Next Project
Evening Volunteers Sixth Form students directed a sketch of an
Thank you to students from all year groups who abridged version of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Members
enthusiastically assisted in the Drama department may be part of the cast, technical and backstage
to provide visitors with a taste of Drama at La crews, marketing and publicity, and/or front of
Retraite for the Year 7 Open Evening. house.
LR Theatre Company: Welcome to Upcoming Events
»» Wednesday 14th November - GCSE Drama visit to
Returning and New Members
see the West End musical, ‘Chicago’.
After light refreshments and an introduction
»» Wednesday 5th December - La Retraite Theatre
to the yearly programme, returning and new
Company, Sixth Form directed performance of
members enjoyed participating in a range of
‘A Christmas Carol’.
Drama games and activities.
Being part of the Company allows students Mrs Masoliver
Head of Drama
to uphold our core principles, the fours Cs:
‘Creativity, Communication, Co-operation and
Library News
Again, another busy term in the Library. Our new Library Assistants are being trained and making
beautiful displays for all of the students to enjoy. Have a laugh in the Library at the Autumn display with
jokes written onto leaves.
Do visit the Library to see the display they have put together to celebrate Black History Month. There’s
still time to enter Black History Month competitions.
Library clubs are already running and we still have a few places in Drawing Club, Film Club and Book
Club. Join in as soon as you can.
Mrs Fernandez
Librarian
Amazing success at our pre-season friendly Netball match against The Laurels last
night, where we won by a whopping 8-5! Star player of the evening was Stephanie,
Year 10, well done! - Mrs Williams, Assistant Headteacher
11Important Dates & Events
DAY DATE EVENT TIME
Friday 19 October INSET DAY all day
Monday 22 October Half Term
Monday 29 October All year groups return to school
Thursday 1 November All Saints’ Day - Year 10 Mass from 9am
Friday 2 November House Music Competition all day
Monday 12 November Year 11 Mass for Exam Success from 9am
Monday 19 November Mock GCSE Exams begin
Friday 23 November Staff Wellbeing - school closes at 2:05pm
Tuesday 18 December Carol Concert and Awards Evening from 6pm
Friday 21 December Last day of term - school closes at 12:15pm
Monday 24 December Christmas Holiday starts
Monday 7 January INSET Day
Tuesday 8 January All year groups return to school
Dates may be subject to change - information will be distributed prior to events.
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