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THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD
A Catholic Academy for Girls
Weekly News – Issue 6
13th October 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians
Headteacher’s Headlines…
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On Wednesday evening, we held our Commissioning service for Year 7 students. We were very
pleased to welcome Sr. Alice Montgomery, an Ursuline sister and former teacher at Ilford, to
speak and present the badges. Thank you to those parents who supported the school and their
daughters by attending, it was a good turnout! The girls did their parents and the school proud
with their singing and with the commitment, they have made to SERVIAM. Each girl received her Serviam
badge (Red for Year 7) which we hope they will wear with pride, and a card specially printed from the Ursuline
sisters welcoming them with some inspiring words from our founder, Angela Merici. The girls now fully belong
here and understand what it means to be an Ursuline girl. It also brings with it the responsibility of living out
the Serviam motto every single day.
Next Saturday (21st October) is the feast day of St Ursula. This will be marked with a non-
uniform day in school on Friday 20th which will raise money for Ursuline Links. This excellent
charity has obvious links with our school and the day and enables students to volunteer and
serve the less fortunate and live out SERVIAM in a wide variety of ways. The cost of the non-
uniform day will be £2. Sixth formers will be coming around the forms next week to collect
money from students. Please encourage your daughter to bring their money early in the week rather than on
Friday.
You may remember that our own Mrs Edna Reilly has been nominated for Teacher of the
Year and is to attend the prestigious UK grand finale of the Pearson Teaching Awards for her
exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. The ceremony takes place at The East
Wintergarden, London, where she will find out if she has won the prestigious Gold Plato
Award. The glittering awards ceremony will be televised so tune in to watch or set your
recorders! The ceremony, hosted by BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty with
Countryfile's Sean Fletcher, will be broadcast on BBC2 at 6pm on 29th October, as “Britain’s
Classroom Heroes”. We wish Mrs. Reilly good luck - whatever the outcome we are proud of her and grateful
for the contribution she makes at Ursuline. Serviam!
Our Open Evening for admission to the Sixth Form takes place on Tuesday 7th November at
6pm. It is important that Year 11 students and their parents attend this evening even if they are
considering moving on. Having spent their formative years at Ursuline our girls should be already
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aware of the supportive and purposeful working environment within the school where all students are seen as
individuals, each with her own strengths, potential and hopes, which are truly nurtured here. We are a small
sixth form which means we know our students very well and based on this we can tailor enrichment
opportunities for each person. I hope to welcome you all personally and will speak at 6pm in the Hall.
Break time in my office this week was with six of our top performing students in year 11.
Ayesha Khan, Ambra Kumbalatara, Avneet Sanghera, Jamema Mirza, Roshan-Aara
Omar and Michelle Mentu. This time of year can be quite stressful with mock exams
looming in December so I was anxious to reassure them that support is available should
they need it. It was also good to hear some of their plans for next year and the future and it looks like we have
some budding Medics and Lawyers! I hope that the girls will consider staying at Ursuline where they should
be eligible for one of our new Scholarships to help support them in their learning. (See School website for
details). Next week I will be meeting with 6/7 more students from Year 11.
This week’s Mental Health Awareness week was a resounding success- on Tuesday Ursuline
went yellow! The rowing competition was fiercely fought but of course the teachers’ team
trounced the GCSE PE girls! There was of course a serious message to convey but awareness
was raised and a fantastic day was had by all see evaluations and pictures below on Pages 5-7.
Thanks again to Ms Keogh and her GCSE PE girls for their organisation and support.
Chaplaincy News
Pope Francis @Pontifex · October 10th
God does not disappoint! He has placed hope in our hearts so that it can blossom and bear fruit.
Forward in Joy – 366 days with Angela Merici - Daily words of wisdom from our patron saint
October: Be Shepherds
13th October: Who can judge the heart and the innermost secret thoughts of any creature?
14th October: God has given free will to everyone, and wants to force no one, but only proposes, invites and
counsels.
15th October: Do your duty, correcting them with love and charity.
16th October: Comfort them, so that they may go forward willingly.
17th October: I do not say, however, that it will not be necessary occasionally to use reproaches and severity,
at the right place and time.
18th October: One must be careful and prudent.
19th October: Bear with them all equally, for it is not up to you to judge.
Retreats
And so, we end this year’s year 7 retreats with 7.1 and 7.3. Here are some thoughts
prayers, poems and advice from the girls…
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A poem on Equality
Fight for equality in the world
Be a super hero and be bold.
Racism, culture and gender,
Everyone should be treated better.
I’m Justice and I fight for equality,
Make a difference to the world just like me.
A superhero song (to the tune of Hall of fame)
You don’t need powers, you don’t need strength
You can help anyone no matter where.
You can be a hero, you can be heard
You can do it all with the help of faith.
Everyone’s a hero in their own way
We’re all unique in our own way
There’s a special thing inside of you
You just have to find the right time and you’ll be...
Standing in the hall of Fame.
Superheroes!
Our group’s made up superhero was called Active Angela. Here
are some of the things she stood up for…
Men and women can both play the same sport,
Don’t judge people by their gender
Boy or girl, they can do what they want.
Although we are different, we have equal rights
No matter who we are, we are all God’s children and we
must treat each other equally.
Reflections on the day
Today we got to know each other. We played rock
paper scissors in a chain. We played charades and
sung some songs. My favourites were; Shine Jesus
Shine and peanut butter and Jelly. We learnt that we
can all be heroes. We did some teamwork with our
sixth form leaders, and played heads and tails, and a
Disney action game.
Inside we are all super heroes no matter what and
that’s what makes us special. If someone is rude to
someone, always follow your heart and help them.
So don’t be hard on yourself.
Our Superhero is GOD! Some other heroes we have
are… Police, Wonder Woman, Captain America,
Malala, Firemen, Family, Marie Curie, Doctors, Nelson Mandella.
I protect my sister from danger. Superheroes are protective and selfless. They are faithful and can be trusted.
Anyone can be a hero. God is my superhero!
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Evaluation comments
I liked the way we all prayed for the less fortunate, and those who have been affected by hurricanes and
earthquakes
It is good to pray to God, and that we closed our eyes
I liked that we came together at the end to reflect and pray
I enjoyed having the sixth form with us and I enjoyed the small group
projects
I liked everything! I am so happy that I could spend time praying
I enjoyed the signing and the rapping
I learnt that God is our superhero and we don’t all have to be born
with super powers, you can become a hero with your personality, gifts
and talents
I liked the prayer because it was peaceful and a good time to reflect
It was fun and the sixth formers, Cleo and Hannah made it such a fun day – I want
to thank them for this, for making it such an amazing day. I want to have another day like this!
Cleo Gammon, Chaplain
Ursuline World Mental Health Day
On Tuesday 10th October, we were all trying to raise awareness for World Mental Health Day.
All week we have been researching and spending time looking at all of the different types of
mental health and coping strategies for people with a mental illness. On Tuesday everyone had the
opportunity to come in with yellow accessories, which the young minds charity were promoting. Our school
did a #wearyellowaccessorieday. Many students and teachers came in with ribbon in their hair, yellow
shoelaces and even some had yellow balloons. Also a big thank you to 10.2 who decorated their classroom
door to help raise awareness of such a good charity.
“I really enjoyed world mental health awareness day. It was a nice opportunity to get out of class and have a
competitive rowing race, with our classmates. We wore yellow accessories to remember those who suffer
from mental health illnesses” Jesica Sabau (Year 8)
“It was a great day; it was really good to see everybody getting involved and enjoying themselves. At first,
many people were apprehensive but that quickly changed and it was replaced with excitement. Even the less
optimistic sixth formers got involved and did an excellent job! The teachers also did a decent job at beating
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the GCSE PE girls and sixth form students, despite the fact that Mr Challis and the others needed the help from
the Rowing Coach (Ex GB Rower)” Audrey Fidegnon (Year 11)
On Tuesday, we were lucky enough to have London Youth Rowing come in to help promote a healthy mind
and healthy active lifestyle. Each period we had a different year group out competing in the gym. Every form
group were split into three teams and had boat races to see who could row the furthest. Results are below:
Results:
Year 11: 1st Place: 11.2 Team 1
Year 10: 1st Place: 10.2 Team 2
Year 9: 1st Place: 9.3 Team 1
Year 8: 1st Place: 8.4 Team 2
Year 7: 1st Place: 7.1 Team 3
Teacher’s vs Sixth formers: 1st Place: Teachers
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Dr Bike Session, Tuesday 17th October 8.30 – 11.00a.m.
Dr Bike will be in school offering free bike services and minor repairs, so please remember
to cycle in on Tuesday!
Mr Irwin
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October Half Term Cycling at Redbridge Cycle Centre
Please see page 16 for detail of half term cycling courses.
Cycling Proficiency Training
On Thursday the 5th and Friday 6th
October cycling proficiency training
was provided by Redbridge Council
in the school playground where
beginner cyclists from year 7 and 8 were taught
how to ride bikes safely. Congratulations to the
following students who completed the Bike ability
Level One Training:
Osamamen Eira Aideyari, Taybah Iqbal, Jasmine
Khan, Laraib Khan, Julia Kowalczyk, Jessica Madu,
Emlyn Ndekda, Sharon Okechukau, Nereannah
Olafusi, Alyssa Isabella Ponton, Joy Ssemusu and Christine Utonwanne.
Further Cycle training opportunities will be provided later in the year so please keep checking the school
Newsletter!
Mr Irwin
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Merit Race
1st Place: 7.1 237 Merits Joint winners: Aleisha Thompson 7.3 & Alina Torabally 7.3,
both with 13 Merits
2nd Place: 8.3 189 Merits Winner Pooja Kaur 8.4, 12 Merits
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3 Place: 10.1 38 Merits Joint winners Savannah Arban 10.3 & Aysha Patel 10.1 both
with 7 Merits
4th Place:
P E News
Year 7 student Tia Sedani has won a gold medal in
Karate at a national competition held at Redbridge
Sports Centre last weekend.
She went through seven rounds of spas and she beat 207
opponents coming out as the winner.
Well done Tia!
Netball
Well done to our Year 11 and Year 10 Mixed GCSE Netball team on their first tournament of the season. They
beat Seven Kings 8-0, Valentines 4-1 and Isaac Newton 3-1. Amazing Results!!
Lady of the match: Elizabeth Wong (Year 11)
Captain: Amaogechi Mbanu (Year 11)
More good news
Our Year 10 Netball team beat Caterham 11 - 6 last night!!
Captain: Ninikanwa Mbanu
Lady of the match: Antonia Arbova
Cross Country
On Wednesday the 4th of October saw the first Ursuline Cross Country Race held in Valentines
Park. Competitors competed three laps of the flat course.
A massive well done to all students who competed!
Cross Country Results
Year 7
Time Name Form
1 9.39 Aliyah Awan 7.3
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2 15.04 Jessica Bridzynsim 7.3
3 15.23 Euna Wasirwa 7.3
4 15.39 Josephine Sholaja 7.3
5 17.16 Mia Rambuyon 7.3
6 17.17 Patricia Liyeli 7.3
7 19.47 Taybak Iqual 7.3
8 Tiffany Arthur 7.3
Year 8
Time Name Form
1 12.37 Eunice Graham 8.4
2 12.37 Nereannah Olafusi 8.4
3 12.42 Raphline Williams 8.4
4 12.42 Aisha Riaz 8.3
5 12.42 Roanna Reid 8.4
Year 9
Time Name Form
1 10.10 Chelsea Sabau 9.4
2 13.32 Alani Phillip- Joseph 9.1
3 13.34 Daisy Harrissin Camrita Da Palma 9.1
4 13.34 Leona Bosworth 9.2
5 13.37 Angel Evboren 9.1
6 14.01 Claudia Anton 9.2
7 15.13 Tahseen Khondoka 9.2
8 15.17 Eloise King 9.4
9 15.27 Viduna Athavan 9.4
10 16.08 Nazeerah Parkhetiya 9.2
11 16.17 Saffron Bakshi 9.4
12 19.24 Gursimon Kaur 9.4
Year 10
Time Name Form
1 9.34 Anthonia Adewuyi 10.1
2 10.08 Ninikanwa Mbanu 10.2
3 11.01 Julia Abazari 10.1
4 11.06 Belita Bassa 10.3
5 11.15 Jessica Onyema 10.2
6 11.51 Paris Ekpiteta 10.1
7 11.52 Laura Kazickaite 10.1
8 11.53 Safaa Butt 10.3
9 12.12 Savannah Arban 10.3
10 12.16 Gabriella Fitsum 10.3
11 12.29 Rachana Suresh Kumar 10.3
10Year 11
Time Name Form
1 9.52 Aiza Ahmed 11
2 10.47 Elizabeth Wong 11
3 16.24 (2 laps) Ayesha Malik 11
The next cross country event is the Borough Championships which is being held at Wanstead Park on
Wednesday 18th October.
The P E Department
The school has launched an exciting new parental
communication App, Connect Ed, to replace the Clarion Call
system currently in place. Along with the ability to send and
receive texts and emails, the App links directly to the
school’s website where parents can find useful information
about terms dates, our newsletters, policies and details of
upcoming events. In addition, the App provides information about your daughter direct to your phone or
mobile device and includes up to date details of attendance and achievements. Parents can also complete
forms and provide consents for trips etc. all via the App. Access is via secure login and all data is secure. Don’t
forget to download the App today!
School Uniform
Please note our uniform shop will be open every Thursday 3.20 – 4.00p.m.
11SCHOOL DIARY
Date Time Event Category
Monday 16th October 2.30 - 3.20p.m. Year 13 General R E with Year 13 Students
Guest Speaker (Chapel)
Tuesday 17th October All Day Year 9 D&T/IT EngFest Selected year 9
(Institute of Technology Students
Tuesday 17th October 8.30 – 11.30a.m. De Bike Session General
(Playground)
Wednesday 18th October 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Redbridge Cross Country Selected Students
Championships
Wednesday 18th October 2.00 – 3.00p.m. Open Afternoon for Year 7 Year 6 Parents
2018 Admissions
Thursday 19th October 8.45 – 9.00a.m. UAFTA Assembly for Year Year 10 Students
10 (Dining Hall)
Thursday 19th October 9.00 – 10.00a.m. Redbridge Youth Council 6th Form Students
6th Form Debate (Hall)
Thursday 19th October 10.00 – 11.00a.m. Year 12 Clinical Skills and Year 12 Students
Medicine Workshop (Hall)
Thursday 19th October 12.40 – 1.40p.m. Lunchtime Mass with Fr All Welcome
Matthew (Chapel)
Monday 23rd October – All Week Half Term Whole School
Friday 27th October
Monday 30th October 8.40a.m. Term begins All Students in School
Tuesday 31st October 12.30 – 6.00p.m. Year 11 English Theatre Year 11 English
trip to Jekyll & Hyde Students
(London)
Wednesday 1st November 11.00 – 11.50a.n. All Saints Day Mass with Whole School
Fr Andrew (Hall)
Wednesday 1st November 12.00 – 12.40p.m. All Saints Day Mass with Whole School
Fr Matthew (Hall)
Thursday 2nd November All Day BMAT/ELHAT/HAT/PAT Selected Students
Exams
Thursday 2nd November All Day GCSE Maths Re Sit Selected Students
Friday 3rd November All Day GCSE English Re Sit Selected Students
Monday 6th November All Day GCSE Maths Re Sit Selected Students
Monday 6th November 1.40 – 2.30p.m. Year 13 General RE with Year 13 Students
Fr Vlad (Hall)
Tuesday 7th November All Day Year 9 Retreat (9.4) 9.4 Students
12Tuesday 7th November 4.00 – 7.30p.m. Year 7 Parents Meeting Year 7 parents
with Form Tutors
Tuesday 7th November 6.00 – 8.00p.m. th
6 Form Preview Evening Prospective 6th Form
Students & Parents
Wednesday 8th November All Day GCSE Maths Re Sit Selected Students
Wednesday 8th November All Day Year 9 Retreat (9.1) 9.1 Students
Thursday 9th November All Day Year 9 Retreat (9.3) 9.3 Students
Friday 10th November All Day Year 9 Retreat (9.2) 9.2 Students
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