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PRINCIPAL: Mrs B Green T: (0116) 273 6893 E: office@crownhills.leicester.sch.uk
Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 5FT F: (0116) 273 0413 W: www.crownhills.com
NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2014
Indoor Cricket
World Cup 2014
PE Technician Miss Toal has recently
been selected to represent England
Women in the forthcoming Indoor
Cricket World in October 2014 hosted
in Wellington, New Zealand.
Indoor Cricket is a much smaller and
shorter version of the game that
is played outdoors. Apart from the
obvious difference that Indoor Cricket
is played indoors, it is played inside a
tension netted ‘cage’ in which the ball springs off the net sharply and can be caught. Each team is made up of 8 players
and everyone bowls two overs (including the wicket keeper) and bats in pairs for four overs (16 overs per innings). When
a wicket has been taken, the batter is not out but the team loses 5 runs and will continue until the four allocated overs
have been bowled. Each batting pair makes a partnership score. If that partnership score is more than the opposition
partnership score then that team has won a ‘skin’ and awarded a bonus point. Three points for the win and one point
for each ‘skin’ won.
Miss Toal has been a regular player in the Indoor Cricket World Cup making her first appearance in 2007 for England
U19s Girls hosted in Bristol. She has also represented England Women in two previous World Cups (2009 & 2011) in
which she has travelled to Australia and South Africa to compete.
As this is a minor sport, there is no funding in place from the governing body and this World Cup is completely self-
funded. This trip will cost somewhere within the region £3,000+ which includes flights, accommodation, tournament
fees, physio, other travel expenses, kit, etc.
Crown Hills are very proud of this achievement and are more than
willing to help Miss Toal to raise funds for the trip. There are plans
for a non-uniform day which will be cricket themed and there will
be fun cricket activities planned throughout the day, where prizes
can be won such as signed bats. Hopefully there will be a ‘Staff vs
Students’ (boys and girls) cricket match arranged, possibly taking
place after school.
BHF – Vale of Belvoir Ride 2014 From the Principal Contents:
On 11th May, Morgan Finney (9O) took part in the British Heart Dear Parents/Carers,
Foundation Vale of Belvoir charity bike ride. There were 3 routes p1 Indoor Cricket
We have reached the end of an exceptionally busy but exciting year. Staff and students World Cup 2014
lengths to choose from 25, 40 & 60 Mile.
are now fully settled into our lovely new building. The outside landscaping in nearing
Morgan was riding with his father and others under ‘Team Cressall’ completion which will see an impressive entrance to the new building, a few extra car p2 Vale of Belvoir Ride
from local industrial resistor manufacturing firm Cressall Resistors. parking spaces, an all weather pitch for tennis and football, an additional small football
In total they had 8 in the team, 4 had opted for the 25 mile route and pitch and tree and shrub planting. The exterior will be extremely pleasant for students, P3 Principal's Letter
the other 4 for the 40 mile route. staff and all visitors to the college.
Morgan was in the 40 mile group and made his Dad feel very proud. Everybody worked extremely hard to ensure that the actual move did not disrupt P4 2014 GCSE
Not only did he complete the 40 Mile, 1,370 Feet Ascent/Descent students’ learning; once in, staff have been able to develop their teaching to use our Art Exhibition
in only 3 hours 20 minutes, he was on a new bike that he had never new facilities. It is a credit to everybody that all has gone so well with little hiccup.
ridden before, a road bike with strapped pedals, drop bars and p5 Sports Team Photos
Earlier in the year, we received some exceptionally good news. We already knew that
skinny tyres which is a world of difference from his old mountain we were placed in the top 4% schools for the progress our Year 11 students made in
bike. p6 Booktrust 'Read For
2013 across the best 8 subjects but in February we received a letter from the Rt Hon
David Laws MP, Minister of State for Schools, informing us that we were in the top
My School'
The weather Gods were also out to play and they were not playing
nicely, throwing strong scrawling winds, torrential rain, hail and the 108 schools across the country (top 1%) for Excellent Progress For Disadvantaged
Pupils. This was wonderful news and is testament to all the dedicated work of both p6 Year 8-9 Paris Trip
nice odd glimpse of sun. We also had to contend with the dreaded
‘P’ with his Dad picking up a puncture on the rear. Belvoir Castle looks great from all angles students and staff.
p7 Personal Portfolio
However through all this adversity there were still big beaming We now say goodbye to our current Year 11 students who have shown tremendous
smiles. responsibility towards their GCSE studies over the last two years. With their teachers, p7 Year 7 Final Assembly
they have worked incredibly hard to prepare for the examinations. We wish all of them
Morgan – “It started off fairly easy and I got used to my new bike really every success in whatever they choose to do in the future.
quickly. The first challenge I had been told about was Pasture Hill. It’s p7 Text Messaging
at the start of the ride. After less than 1 mile you start to climb at first I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that all students, including System
it’s gentle, but then it steepens, eventually climbing 300 feet in 2 miles. Year 11 next year, should be dressed in the uniform we introduced last September.
At this point I knew I had it in me to complete the 40 mile route as most This can be purchased from Trendy Schoolwear, Uppingham Road and John Cheatles, p8 From the Archive
people had got off and pushed up the hill but I kept on going and rode all Humberstone Gate or Uniform Direct, Humberstone Gate.
the way to the top.” At the end of term we say goodbye to: p8 Sports Hall Facilities
Available
“It was lovely riding around the countryside despite the changeable • Mrs Bates ( Science) retiring after 30 years at the college.
weather and the strong gusty wind. The scenery was beautiful and Belvoir • Mrs Folwell (Life Skills) retiring after 13 years at the college.
Castle looks great from all the angles you see it at.” • Ms Keshavji (Humanities) who is leaving for personal reasons after 13 years here.
“By the time we arrived at the point where the route splits (24 Miles) my • Ms Marsh (English) who is leaving to take up a post at Millgate/Keyham Lodge
shoulders had started to hurt from the riding position and my friend Federation Schools after 8 years here.
Josh who had been struggling decided that he could only do the 25 Mile • Mr Byrne (Humanities) who is leaving to take up a post closer to home in Coventry
Route, for a moment I felt like I wanted to do the same but this would not after 3 years.
have then been a real challenge, so it was now time to dig deep.”
• Ms Henry (Technology) who is leaving to take up a part time post at Millgate/ Keyham
“The next part of the ride we actually picked up our average speed Lodge Federation Schools after 3 years.
covering ground much quicker, but it was also during this part of the ride • Mrs Lewis who is taking maternity leave.
that the heaviest rain hit, it was like standing in the shower and I was soon
soaked through. Then my Dad got a puncture, which isn’t fun trying to fit a new tube in the pouring rain, but for once Each one of them has made a huge contribution to the college with a combined total
in the day the weather changed for the better and the sun started to shine keeping us warm while my Dad completed of 70 years! We thank them all for their dedication and commitment to Crown Hills and
the repairs. Once fixed we carried on, I kept looking at my bike computer we had less than 6 miles to go, but now my wish them well for the future.
wrists had started to hurt, I was getting tired and wanted it to finish. We rode up a short climb and turned. My Dad College closes on Friday, 11th July at 12.30pm and reopens on Thursday, 28th August
pointed out to me the cars in the field, the end was in sight. As we drew closer the red banners came into view and I felt at 8.30am for Year 7 and 10.30am for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11.
a sudden surge, my pace quickened I knew that it would all be over soon, I kept urging myself on, and then, I was over
I would like to thank all parents and carers for all your continued support and
the finish line, I had done it, the longest ride of my life.”
co-operation this year. We would not be able to achieve any success with our
The ride is one of many events that the BHF run to help raise essential funds for research into coronary disease, students without it!
which results in over 80,000 deaths a year and remains the single biggest killer in the UK.
I hope you all have a very enjoyable summer holiday.
There is still time to donate for such a great effort and to a good cause:
Yours sincerely,
https://www.justgiving.com/teams/Cressall-Resistors
Bernadette Green
(Principal)
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Crown Hills 2014 Team Photos 2014 GCSE ART EXHIBITION 4 5
Booktrust “Read for my School” Crown Hills launches the ‘Personal
Winner: Hannah Vadi
The competition was organised by the Booktrust organisation titled 'Read
Portfolio’ for every student
for my School' and it was a local competition encouraging reading variety School leavers are now facing more competition than ever for jobs and
for pleasure. Literacy Link and English Teacher Mrs Salma Owen set up and college places. Crown Hills is committed to giving our students the edge and
registered a high volume of students who showed an interest and was most has invested in an individualised portfolio, branded with the new school logo
proud to have her own student – Hannah – announced as the local reading and slogan for each of our students. At the start of the Spring Term, soon after
champion.
the move into our new building, each student was presented with their own,
Hannah achieved this success for reading the highest number of books in professional-looking portfolio, free of charge. Our students can now use this as a great way of collecting and presenting
her age category. the evidence of their achievements during their time at Crown Hills, and beyond.
As a result she has been selected to be on a special children's review panel. A great achievement for the avid book worm!
Her prizes include vouchers and fabulous new reads. Just proves you got to be in it to win it. There are two main aims of introducing the new Personal Portfolio at Crown Hills. Firstly, by updating its contents
regularly, students will build a stronger, clearer understanding of their achievements, strengths and qualities, meaning
they will know how to present their successes to greater effect during interviews. Secondly, from 2015, students will
Year 8-9 Paris Trip 2014 leave Crown Hills at the end of Year 11 with a real, individual portfolio that they can take to interviews, use to write
application forms, and update for every opportunity they encounter in their careers.
It would be hard to deem Crown Hills’ Paris trip 2014
anything other than an all-round, outstanding success.
A team of awesome staff members, not dissimilar to the
Avengers, were assembled: we had our first aider to treat
cuts and bruises, our mentors to dry homesick-eyes, our
linguist to make sure we got chocolate, not jam, on our
A quick snap
croissants, and we had our history teacher to bore sleep-
reluctant pupils into having a nap on the coach. Luckily,
of Year 11
many of our superpowers were not called into use, as
we could not have taken a nicer group of pupils to the
at their
continent. Our main mission objectives; the Stade de France, Disneyland, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and the Cité
des Sciences et de l'Industrie. final Assembly
The motley crew of staff and students met in the Goals car park at 23.30 on Sunday the 6th of April and embarked on our
journey by coach, spirits were high and time spent sleeping was low. A short twelve hours later we were dropped by the
world famous Stade de France under the Parisian sun. Where we enjoyed tradition French cuisine, pommes frites, and
had a guided tour of the stadium. Toughly exhausted, we travelled to our accommodation on the outskirts of Paris and
tucked into more local food, pizza and pasta, and local customs, American football. A Plea From Crown Hills
The following day, Tuesday 8th, we were up early, enjoyed our croissants and coffee, and set off to Disneyland, only a Dear Parents: Improved text messaging system – and you can help the school save money
stones throw away form the hotel. Disneyland as a whole provided great entertainment and diverse selfie opportunities. From time to time, we send information to parents via text message to your mobile phone. A new, free,
Students quickly realised that Space Mountain 2 was the ride with the highest probability of making them physically smartphone app for parents is now available for download called ‘School Gateway’ for Apple (iPhone 3GS
sick, so naturally some of the pupils spent their entire day riding it on repeat. After waving good bye to Mickey we sent or later, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android (2.3 / Gingerbread or later) devices. Please could you download this
of home for some much-more-reasonably-priced-food and rest. new app to your phone (it’s free) as it will help us improve communication with parents – and save the school money.
The following day we set of bright and early to the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie. Despite there being countless The set-up process is simple and will take no more than a couple of minutes:
fascinating gadgets and gismos, the French boys from a fellow visiting school deemed to be much more of an attraction
1. Search for 'School Gateway' in the Apple App Store/Google Play or on your phone go to
for some of our girls. Following this, we visited the Eiffel Tower and set a new world record for selfies. We then proceeded
www.schoolgateway.com/apple (Apple) or www.schoolgateway.com/android (Android)
to climb up to Montmartre and amble about in the sun and winding side streets. We followed this with some genuine
French cuisine, we had a bit of a panic as many of the children complained about 2. Install the app and if you are asked then say yes to “Allow Push Notifications”
the chicken tasting funny, we quickly realized that the chicken tasted ‘funny’ 3. When you launch School Gateway for the first time, please select ‘New User’ and enter the
because it was battered, breaded, deep fried and smothered in BBQ sauce. email address and mobile telephone number you have registered with the school
On our final day we had a brief sightseeing tour of Paris from a boat in the sun 4. The system will send a PIN code to your phone; please enter this PIN code and the app will be activated for you.
on which we must have waved to half the population of Paris. Thereafter it was As soon as you’ve got the system set-up, all of the text messages we send you will appear in the app; you’ll
straight back on the couch and time to head back. Another, short twelve hours receive notifications/alerts as normal.
later, and we were home again, exhausted and restless but with lots of souvenirs,
new friends, fantastic memories, and millions of selfies… so many selfies. If you require help setting up the app on your phone, please contact Ms Issa at Crown Hills.
Many Thanks
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