DECEMBER 2021 CYCLE 1 AWARDS & TRIPS CAREERS TALKS 2021 LEAVERS EVENING STAFF PHANTOM FRIENDS REMEMBRANCE DAY - Castle Hall Academy
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DECEMBER 2021
CYCLE 1 AWARDS & TRIPS
CAREERS TALKS
2021 LEAVERS EVENING
STAFF PHANTOM FRIENDS
REMEMBRANCE DAY
More awards success this term!
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WELCOME
Castle Hall Academy
Magazine Lindsey and Sufyaan - The newest
members of our School Council
DECEMBER 2021
Information
Editorial Dear Parents / Carers,
Mr P Norcliffe I would like to thank you all for your support throughout this very busy term, as
always, it is really appreciated. It has been great to be able to host a face-to-face
Mrs J Tallis Parents’ Evening and deliver a variety of trips and activities for our students to take
part in.
Contact Details Please remember that we are here to work in partnership with you to ensure your child
achieves their potential. We have an open door policy and are keen to be available to
Castle Hall Academy Trust, you should you need a conversation about any matter concerning your child so please
Richard Thorpe Avenue, keep in touch. You can find key contacts on our website, but as always your child’s
Mirfield, Head of Year should be your first point of contact:
West Yorkshire, Miss Gill, Head of Year 7 & 8 jgill@castlehall.com
WF14 9PH Mrs Ennis, Head of Year 9 cennis@castlehall.com
Headteacher : Mr P Brook Mrs Adams, Head of Year 10 badams@castlehall.com
T: 01924 520500 Mrs Bonham, Head of Year 11 lbonham@castlehall.com
E: office@castlehall.com Thank you to parents who took part in our recent parent survey, we will share these
results next half-term when the survey has closed.
Company Reg No: 08529006
(England & Wales) Due to the Government advising all schools are to undertake lateral flow tests for
students upon their return in January, we will have a staggered return on Tuesday 4th
and Wednesday 5th January. See page 29 for a reminder of the details and timings.
Stay up to date with
our latest news :
Key dates next half term:
www.castlehall.com Year 7 Parents’ Evening—13 January 2022
Year 11 Parents’ Evening—20 January 2022
Twitter Accounts:
Year 10 Parents’ Evening—10 February 2022
@Castle_Hall (Main Account)
@CastleMfl (Languages dept.) Finally, I hope you had a very happy and peaceful time at
Christmas and look forward to welcoming students back in
@Science_CHA (Science dept.) January 2022.
@CastleHall_PE (PE dept.) Kindest regards,
It is important that we
have up to date Mr P Brook
information for your
child. Please inform Headteacher
the Academy of any
changes to your
contact details. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch
with us via email on office@castlehall.com
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P H A N TO M F R I E N D
Phantom Friend has been running
at CHA now for a number of
years. Many staff take part, it is
similar to ‘Secret Santa’ but runs
for the duration of an academic
year. Staff are given another
member of staff's name and
become their ‘Phantom Friend’.
Throughout the year random acts
of kindness are shown in the form
of small gifts such as biscuits,
chocolate, books and flowers.
Those staff who take part say
they get a lot of pleasure from
it, coming to work in the
morning and finding a gift on
your desk or pigeonhole
however big or small, can give
a real boost to your day.
At the end of the year staff
then reveal they were the
Phantom Friend!
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W O R L D O F W O R K TA L K Huddersfield New College discussed courses available and invited Year 11 to their Open Evening. Year 11 have also completed their World of Work Virtual Work Experience. We are proud of how hard they are working on planning their futures . CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 5
REMEMBRANCE 2021 CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 6
FINAL SCORE
Castle Hall Academy 1 - 0 Whitcliffe Mount
These amazing girls did GREAT at the Y7 & 8 football
tournament at Whitcliffe Mount - they lost their first
game, reflected well and followed that
with 2 0-0 draws and finished with a 1-0
win. Their first win!!!
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WELCOME
BACK TO 2021
LEAVERS
It was wonderful
to welcome back
the student
leavers from 2021
It was great to
hear how well they
are all doing and
that they missed
us!
Thank you to
Mark
Eastwood MP,
for coming
along to
congratulate
students on
their results
and to find
out about
their
continuing
achievements.
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YEAR 11 BOWLING Year 11s enjoyed a well deserved bowling trip this term, as a reward after working incredibly hard during their recent mock exams. CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 9
A wonderful
selection of
chocolate logs
well done to our
amazing student
bakers!
FESTIVE BAKES
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Thank you to all who
attended our wonderful
Christmas Carol Concert
and a huge well done to
all our talented
performers! Thank you to
St Mary's Church, Mirfield
for hosting the event.
Certainly a highlight of
the festive season.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 11AWARD WINNING STUDENTS Congratulations to all students who achieved awards this term! CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 12
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YEAR 11
REWARDS ASSEMBLY
Year 11 mock results/Cycle 1 rewards assembly took place
this term. We wish our students the very best as they
continue to work hard in the lead up to exams. Hard work
and dedication pays off.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 14STUDENT COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Congratulations to Lindsey and
Sufyaan the newest members
of our School Council voted in
by their Y7 peers. Well done
to all students who put
themselves forward.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 15CURRICULUM TRIPS Year 7 had an excellent experience at The Royal Armouries. Students spent time studying change over time from ancient to medieval. They were very excited and really enjoyed the day. Year 8 had an incredible visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Many of the exhibits have close links to the cultural themes being studied in Art & DT, Fine Art, 3D and Textiles. The sculptures also provided an exciting back drop for students looking at key photography. CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 16
Year 9 came away with lots of interesting
facts about World War 2 after their visit to
Eden Camp. They also had some photo
fun!
Year 10 got an insight into the animal
kingdom when they visited the Yorkshire
Wildlife Park, ready for their work in
science looking at ecology, adaptations of
animals, and links to food webs. They also
took part in a careers talk looking at roles
from rangers, veterinarians, business
management to PR.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 17ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
We started Anti-Bullying Week in Odd Socks.
A series of messages were shared throughout
the week during Mastery sessions.
Visit https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/ to
get involved.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 18Years 7, 8 and 9 have been busy in the workshop learning how to be safe using tools and demonstrating some great practical skills in their Art and Design lessons. CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 19
YEAR 8 PANTOMIME TRIP Year 8 students enjoyed a morning at Victoria Theatre in Halifax, where they watched Jack and the Bean Stalk. Lots and lots of laughter, singing and good old traditional fun! CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 20
YEAR 8—CYCLE 1 TEXTILES
Year 8 completed some fantastic printed tote
bags in their Cycle 1 Textiles lessons in Art and
Design.
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YOUR ATTENDANCE M AT T E R S
At Castle Hall Academy we recognise
the importance of regular attendance
and punctuality. We work in close
partnership with parents and carers to
ensure each child attends regularly.
Any absence must be reported to the
Attendance Office at the Academy by
8:00am each day using this
number 01924 520500 and select
option 2 This is now the only way to
report a student absence.
Parents/Carers are also asked to:
• Inform the Academy in advance of
any hospital appointment
unavoidably scheduled during school time via the ‘Request for Medical Leave
of Absence’ form which is available from Mrs Toth, Attendance Officer 01924
520500 and select option 2 or email jtoth@castlehall.com
• Inform the Academy either Mrs Toth, Attendance Officer or your child's Head
of Year of any problems which might
affect your child’s attendance
• Cooperate with the Academy if
your child’s attendance / punctuality
is unsatisfactory
• Make requests for special leave
of absence for your child during term
time by completing in advance an
‘Application for Leave in Exceptional
Circumstances’ form which is
available from:
Mrs Toth, Attendance Officer 01924
520500 and select option 2 for
student absence or email
jtoth@castlehall.com
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 23STAYING SAFE ONLINE
Top Tips for staying safe online:
Online safety is at the forefront of all people's minds.
Taken from ChildLine and Internet Matters.org please find below top tips for
staying safe online.
1) Keep all accounts set to private
2) Make sure that you know the people on your friends list
3) Don’t share personal information online
4) Ensure location services are turned off when using social media apps
5) Don’t chat with people online that you don’t know even through gaming apps
6) Ensure what is being shared online is appropriate and keeps your digital
footprint safe and secure
7) Be respectful online
8) Report and block inappropriate content
9) Make sure that you have appropriate filters, firewalls and security settings
enabled on your devices
10) Choose a strong password
SAFER SCHOOLS APP
You now have the opportunity to get access to the latest information in
keeping your child safe at home, at your fingertips. Using the Safer Schools
App, you will have access to information on the popular social media platforms
used by your children and their friends. You will be provided with an insight on
critical issues such as bullying, sexting and gaming and given easy to follow advice on how to
make your homes and the devices you give to your children safer.
You will also find more information on staying safe online in Year group Login Code
the free app that you can download from the Google Play
Store or the App store. 7 3447
Visit the app store and download the Safer Schools app. 8 4898
Follow the instructions and use the login for your year group 9 / 10 / 11 1544
or scan the GQ code below.
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9, 10 & 11
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 24Mental health and wellbeing Mental health in young people Research shows that 1 in 5 young people aged 5-16 are likely to have a mental health problem. This means that in a class of 30, 6 young people might be struggling with their mental health. This has increased by 50% over the last 3 years. Research also shows that 75% of young people aren’t getting the help and support that they need. Mental health at Castle Hall Academy At Castle Hall Academy, we believe that everyone has mental health, and it is important that we teach students to be aware of their own mental health as well as the mental health of others. There are lots of things that we do within school to support the mental health of our students. Our personal development curriculum teaches about mental health explicitly, as well as looking at wider topics such as preparing for the future, careers, and physical, sexual, and emotional health. Where students might require further support with their mental health, Castle Hall Academy employs an emotional wellbeing support worker, who sees a number of students on a weekly basis. This is based on need, and referrals are made by heads of year and the inclusion team. If school feels that there is a greater need for support, referrals can be made, with your consent, to external agencies who support young people with their mental health. Thriving Kirklees Thriving Kirklees is where you can access any support services that your child might need for their mental health and wellbeing. https://www.thrivingkirklees.org.uk/ Thriving Kirklees work with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Children’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Services (ChEWS) to provide support for young people with mental health concerns, whether this is early intervention work or more complex work. They will work with both the young person and the parent to support your child’s mental health. Referrals for further support can be made by school, by a parent or carer, or by a young person. CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 25
MOVIE TIME
Students were rewarded for their good behaviour and
attendance with a visit to Showcase Cinema where they
enjoyed watching Home Alone with a drink and popcorn -
Well Done everyone, you certainly deserve this reward!
FUNDRAISING
We raised £521 for save the children
this term. Well done to everyone
who helped with the fundraising.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 26KIRKLEES ORCHESTRA It was wonderful to welcome back Kirklees Orchestra. Students thoroughly enjoyed the live performance and learnt about the different sections. It was amazing to watch our very own Mrs Simons performing and Castle Hall Academy staff joined in for a final song. CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 27
Everybody Everyday
Keep testing - keep us safe
• Test twice a week
• Test the day before you return to the
Academy in January
• Report any positive result and take a
PCR test.
• Inform the Academy if you are
positive and isolate for 10 days.
Lateral flow kits are supplied to students to take home.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 28JANUARY COVID TESTING
You may be aware that the Government has asked schools to carry out one lateral flow test (LFT)
followed by a home test 3 days later. We have therefore replanned our return to school in
January. Students will now return on a staggered basis to allow for staff to carry out the lateral
flow testing:
Tuesday 4th January 2022
Students taking an LFT test arrive at: All other students of that year group
arrive at:
Year 11 8:30am 9:30am
Year 10 10:00am 11:00am
Year 7 12:00pm 1:00pm
Wednesday 5th January 2022
Students taking an LFT test arrive at: All other students of that year group
arrive at:
Year 9 9:30am 10:30am
Year 8 11:40am 12:40am
Please note this is a new round of testing therefore all parents need to re -sign up and
give consent, even if you have been involved in the testing programme this year.
To participate in the testing process in January and subsequent home testing please
complete this consent form by 2pm Monday 4th January 2022 by clicking this link
https://forms.office.com/r/HD8bm24h31
As a reminder, up to one third of people who have coronavirus experience no
symptoms. By testing we will help to stop the virus spread and help to keep the
Academy open as safely as possible. The test is voluntary, but we would encourage
everyone to take it.
All students will have access to test kits for
home testing before we finish for Christmas.
One test should be kept for use prior to
students returning after Christmas. Ideally,
we would ask that students stick with the
same testing schedule and that they take
their tests on a Sunday and a Wednesday each
week. Test kits can also be ordered for family
members https://www.gov.uk/order-
coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests or by
calling 119.
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 29EXTRA-CURRICULAR — CYCLE 2
From 10th January to 8th April 2022
Lunch Time After School - 3:30 to 4:20
KS4 Singers (A112) Mathswatch (B407)
Library
FOCUS KS4 Y9 Basketball (Hall 01)
Monday Chess (B306)
Library
Drama club
Library Library
FOCUS KS3 KS3 Girls 4 corner Football (Hall 01)
Tuesday
UKMT Maths Challenge (B408)
Young Enterprise Award
Year 11 English (A106) Library
KS3 Singers (A112) KS3 Table tennis (Hall 02)
Carnegie Book Club Library KS4 Boys Basketball (Hall 01)
Wednesday
FOCUS KS4 KS3 Art Club
Library KS4 Business / IT (B201/B202)
FOCUS KS3 LGBTQ+ group (A105)
Library
Thursday KS3 Netball (Hall 01)
CASTLEHALLACADEMY @CASTLE_HALL CASTLE_HALL1 CASTLEHALL.COM Page 30I M P O RTA N T D AT E S
Academy Calendar & Key Dates 2021 - 22
2021-22 TERM 3
TRAINING/REVIEW DATES (STAFF ONLY)
Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5th January 2022
24 March 2022
(staggered start) to Friday 18 February 2022
25 March 2022
Holiday: Saturday 19 February 2022 to Sunday 27 21 July 2022
February 2022 22 July 2022
2021-22 TERM 4
Monday 28 February 2022 to Friday 8 April 2022
PARENTS’ EVENINGS
Holiday: Saturday 9 April 2022 to Sunday 24 April Year 7 13 January 2022
2022 Year 11 20 January 2022
Year 10 10 February 2022
2021-22 TERM 5
Year 9 23 March 2022 and options
Monday 25 April 2022 to Friday 27 May 2022 Year 11 31 March 2022
Year 8 5 May 2022
Holiday: Saturday 28 May 2022 to Sunday 05 June Year 10 9 June 2022
2022
2021-22 TERM 6
BANK HOLIDAYS
Monday 6 June 2022 to Friday 22 July 2022
3 January 2022
Holiday: Saturday 23 July 2022 onwards 2 May 2022
Keep up to date with all the current information
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w. c a s t l e h a l l . c o m
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