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Matters
HEART
News and Views from HEART Academies Trust
Bedford Academy Shackleton Primary
Cauldwell School Shortstown Primary
Bedford Academy Shackleton Primary Issue 04 | Summer 2021
Cauldwell Primary Shortstown Primary www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk
BEDFORD ACADEMY CAREERS
Virtual Parent Careers Evenings
After trialling a virtual Careers Information Evening via teams this year we have
taken on board feedback and suggestions and plan to run a number of Key Stage-
specific, shorter careers information events across the year rather than one longer
event with multiple speakers. Information on these events will be shared nearer
their planned times.
Bedford Academy Students’ Room
Reminder for students to regularly check this live feed of the latest career events, part
time jobs and apprenticeships, and opportunities such as virtual careers talks, virtual
taster days, college and university open days and virtual work experience.
CONTENTS
Bedford Academy 3-5
Priti Patel visits Bedford Academy
#raisingtheprofile
Tennis Club
The Brilliant Club
Edget Feleg Secondary School
Year 7 and 8 Art Projects
STEM News
Year 7 ‘Cultural Poetry’
Year 7 Art Project
Year 11 Impress in the Food Room! Quality in Careers Renewal
Ernie Els Golf Program Plans are now underway for the re-
assessment of our Quality in Careers
Award in December 21.
Shackleton Primary 6-7
The Quality in Careers Standard is
Daily Mile – Footprints the national quality award for careers
Getting to know Mr Klopper education, information, advice and
Year 6 Science Experiment guidance (CEIAG) in schools, colleges
and work-based learning.
Egg Competition
This will be our third assessment after
first achieving the award in 2015.
Cauldwell School 8-9
Creative Curriculum
Health & Safety Week Medical Mavericks Online Academy
Music at Cauldwell We have subscribed to an online
Thoughts from our platform called The Medical Mavericks
Year 6 Leaders Academy. In the Academy you can
School Street watch interviews with a huge range of
medical professionals to find out what
they do and what actually goes on in
Shortstown Primary 10-11 a hospital. There are lots of activities
Reception Dress Up Day for you to try as well. To watch
the videos and access The Medical
Spring Planting
Mavericks Academy you need to
R101 Project create an account.
Class Transitions Here are the instructions on how to
do this: You can then watch a short video on
how to use The Academy and access all
Visit academy.medicalmavericks.co.uk
of your courses through your Dashboard.
Create your own account. You must use You can access The Academy at home
your school email address. or at school any time over the next year.
When you have created your account New content is being added each half
you will automatically be taken to a page term too, so there are plenty of reasons
where you must click the enrol button. to come back!
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BEDFORD ACADEMY
Bedford
Academy
Priti Patel visits Bedford Academy Tennis Club
On Thursday 22nd April, Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, visited Bedford Tennis began prior to the half
Academy along with Fetus Akinbusoye, the Conservative Police and Crime term with steady numbers in
Commissioner candidate for Bedfordshire. They met with a number of staff Years 7/8/9 attending, brushing
and students to discuss the impact of Covid-19 and the recovery plans to up on their skills in hope of being
support students with their education. (Photo above) the next Novak Djokovic or Iga
Mr Chris Deller, Headteacher of Bedford Both guests were introduced to the Swiatek.
Academy; Mr Peter Roberts, Deputy Academy’s student voice, made up of a The attitude, manner and high level
Headteacher and Mr David Morris, CEO range of students from all year groups, of skills on show has been fantastic
of HEART Academies Trust, greeted who were able to discuss their return to and Mr Llewellyn has really enjoyed
both visitors, inviting them in to share school following the national lockdown. coaching, so thank you to all of those
the Academy’s vision and values. Mr Some students shared their experiences who have participated. Tennis will
Deller explained how ‘The BA Way’ is through the lockdown and what the continue next year.
an integral part of daily life at Bedford school did to support student wellbeing
Academy and provides all stakeholders and to ensure that they didn’t miss out Also, if you’re interested in out of
with clarity and purpose about what on their learning. Both Priti Patel and school coaching, Riverside Tennis
we expect from everyone in our school Fetus Akinbusoye were very interested Club, based on Goldington Road, is
community. in the Academy’s recovery and how a fantastic club. If you are interested,
the Academy intends to ensure student then please see Mr Llewellyn.
Mr Chris Deller and Mr David Morris
shared the relationships the school learning is back on track for the future.
has with external agencies and the Both visitors shared their own
local police provision as well as the professional experiences with the The Brilliant Club
positive reduction in exclusions and students and staff and highlighted Bedford Academy have been
encouraging positive behaviour in the how important it is to be focused delighted to work with the University
wider community. Being a community and determined in order to succeed; of Bedfordshire and The Brilliant Club
minded school, Bedford Academy is attributes that many Bedford Academy over the past term to provide some
always encouraging their students to be students are having to adopt to support excellent opportunities for a group
responsible, thoughtful and independent with their learning and progression of students who have shown the
whilst taking ownership of their own during these challenging times. potential to work above and beyond
actions and decisions. their current stage of learning. As
part of this, 12 representatives from
Ms Patel stated “…it’s hard work, nothing in life is easy and it’s all about Years 9 and 10 worked with a PhD
being focused, determined and wanting to do a good job for the people and student from Cambridge University,
communities and ultimately our country if we want to make a difference”. to learn about mental health,
intervention planning and evaluation
and the processes used within the UK.
#raisingtheprofile From this, each student was tasked
Bedford Academy Sixth Form has now interviewed over 130 applicants with producing a 2000-word first
hoping to join us in September 2021. year university-style essay based on
their research and their seminars with
The Sixth Form team are extremely excited to see our prospective students again
their tutor. These essays are graded
on GCSE results day and welcome our new cohort of students in September.
using university grading, from 1st
We have received our highest number of external applications this year, which is
Class with Honours down, and we
testament to our improving results and reputation across the community.
are eagerly awaiting their results. The
Our Sport Academy has attracted external students from a number of different students will also attend a graduation
schools across Bedfordshire including Lincroft, Mark Rutherford, Biddenham, ceremony in July; a wonderful
Cardinal Newnham, St Thomas More, Samuel Ryder and Harlington. and exciting opportunity to raise
Any students still wishing to apply or enquire about Bedford Academy Sixth Form aspirations for a group of very driven
should email Mrs Harrop on lharrop@bedfordacademy.co.uk students.
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BEDFORD ACADEMY
Edget Feleg Secondary School
Bedford Academy participated in a the local language of the Gondar area
challenge entitled ‘Can we lap the globe as and the official language of the Ethiopian
a Bedford Academy collective? How far can government. Students study many of
we get? Which country will we end up in?’ the same subjects as in Western schools,
Staff managed to travel from Bedford to such as mathematics, science, chemistry,
Ethiopia in the virtual exercise challenge. physics, history and geography. However,
This has transformed into something their history lessons focus much more
wonderful – we now have a partner on African and, in particular, Ethiopian
school in Ethiopia – to build a global history. Every morning, students take part
community link. in a flag ceremony, where the Ethiopian
Bedford Academy’s partner school in flag is raised and students line up to sing
Africa is called Edget Feleg Secondary the national anthem. Students take it in encourages sport activities by having a
School, situated in Gondar at the back turns to be responsible for raising the flag. sports field and a football team. Balls for
of a bus station and Arada (main market Lessons generally last for an hour and football are their only sports equipment.
area). The school is 1.5 km away from there is a short break midway through Bedford Academy are working on sending
the bus station. Pupils usually come from the day. Some students are able to buy a school profile and video to Edget
the nearby village and a few of them snacks such as ice lollies, donuts known as Feleg Secondary School. We will also
from the nearby rural area. The school bombelinos and lentil-filled pastries called be exploring the development of our
teaches grades 9 to 11 on a shift-based sambusas, which are the Ethiopian version teaching practice across both schools.
system. Students often walk for up to 30 of the Indian samosa, from the school tea Bedford Academy students will shortly
minutes from outlying villages in order room! be given the opportunity to develop
to attend. Students attend for half a day, After school most of them help their their leadership skills via being part of a
in the morning or in the afternoon, and family by carrying drinking water home, Together we Learn Ethiopia committee.
study a variety of subjects. Lessons are doing home chores (cooking, washing We will also be using Together We Learn
taught in English at this level but students clothes, etc.). They also like playing curriculum materials to build on global
will also study Amharic, which is both football in their free time as the school knowledge and fundraising skills.
Year 7 and 8 Art Projects Differences at a glance:
Years 7 and 8 have been studying printing after understanding perspective, Pupils 2223 pupils
composition and colour. (52% male and
48% female)
The students were shown photographs number of colours. The monoprint is a form
from our partnership school in Ethiopia, of printmaking where the image can only be Teachers 72 teachers
Edget Feleg Secondary School, to discover made once, unlike most printmaking which
Classrooms 16 classrooms
the differences between the schools and allows for multiple originals.
gain understanding of how students learn in This topic has shown students how Library facility Yes
different environments. important it is to be resilient when working
Clean Water supply 10 taps
The students created some en plein air and how often the first piece might not
artwork. This means they went outside and always be the best. Monoprinting gives the Toilets Yes
drew Bedford Academy in pencils or water students a chance to create a new print
Staff Toilets Yes
colours. every time.
They used their drawings to create The artwork will be made into a banner Electricity Yes
monoprints. Some students used just one and sent to Edget Feleg Secondary School. Computers Yes
colour whilst others experimented with a
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STEM News
BEDFORD ACADEMY
Bedford Academy continues to
raise the profile of STEM across
the Trust despite the challenges we
have had this year. Unfortunately,
due to multiple school closures, we
had to cancel several external trips.
However, we continued to highlight
Year 11 Impress in
STEM in various ways across the the Food Room!
curriculum.
This year’s practical theme for GCSE
School visits Food was International Street Food.
In April we invited Medical Mavericks to Students in Year 11 had to create up
teach about the senses and the human to two dishes each, including a range
body in an engaging and interactive • Six lesson plans, written to work with
of technical practical skills. This year
way. Year 7 students were excited and the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
the students really pushed themselves
learnt a lot. We also received books and kits
to attempt the most challenging of
equipment that will make science lessons • Full support from Authorised LEGO®
techniques which included filleting a
more interesting. Education Partner, Raising Robots
whole chicken, making choux and filo
• Access to a whole host of resources
Curriculum pastry as well as their own mayonnaise.
and videos through our online
This year we delivered a PCD lesson on The student’s final outcomes were a
resource bank
STEM careers and placed posters around credit to their hard work across the year.
our school highlighting the benefits of We were also very fortunate in securing
STEM careers and the various career £700 from Engineering UK (EUK)
routes. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion bursary
scheme which will go toward getting Ernie Els Golf Program
Bursaries
more girls involved in STEM subjects. In February 2021 the Access department
Our Academy was selected to
Clubs successfully applied for a grant from
participate in the Coding Success
Seven of our high attaining Year 10 the Alderman Newton’s Educational
programme, fully funded by BAE Systems,
students are on their way to achieving Foundation to run the Ernie Els Golf
the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
their Silver CREST Awards this year. Program with The Golf Trust. The
The programme aims to fuel the passion
They have worked on projects ranging programme consists of 10 weekly 1 hour
of young people in the classroom and is
from which toothpaste cleans teeth the group lessons with each session having
all linked to the national curriculum
best to the amount of acid in fruit drinks. a specially designed lesson plan that
We received:
delivers golf instruction incorporated
• Two LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Upcoming events:
with targeted autism / SEND learning
Prime kits In March 2022 we are hoping to host
projects. The program is designed to
• An online training session for one our first ever joint science event, which
build self-esteem and confidence in a fun,
teacher, covering the use of the sets will include all the schools in HEART
welcoming and supportive environment.
and the delivery of lessons Academies Trust.
Golf is used as a tool so students can
increase self-worth and confidence while
providing new opportunities to develop
Year 7 ‘Cultural Poetry’ and build friendships and relationships.
16 students have taken part since the
What do Bedfordshire Clangers and Firfir have to do with poetry? Easter holidays and have been a credit to
Year 7 have explored life beyond Bedford Academy over the past nine months. the Academy. They have all engaged with
Academy this term in their new unit This poetry will then travel over 5,000 the programme and have experienced
‘Cultural Poetry’. English classrooms will miles to our partner school in Ethiopia a new activity, made new friends whilst
spend the coming weeks exploring big as part of a poetry exchange. Focused promoting the value, acceptance, health
questions such as ‘What is culture?’. on the diversity of language and shared and inclusion of all students involved.
Students are preparing their own experiences, students examine their own We would like to thank both the
poetry inspired by ‘Life at BA’, which perceptions of community and culture Alderman Newton’s Educational
brings together their experiences at the through the poetic lens. Foundation and The Golf Trust for
allowing us to run the program so
successfully.
BA Radio We hope to run more sessions in the
future.
We have added another innovative Communications, Careers and Community
teaching strategy to our Core offer at mindedness we are launching our new BA
Bedford Academy. Over the past few years Radio.
we have worked to make our curriculum Our official launch date will be Monday
flexible, fit for purpose and forward 13th September at 9am. In attendance will
thinking to ensure we give our students be the Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson,
the best foundation to achieve their goals CEO of HEART Academies Trust David
and aspirations. Morris and Headteacher Chris Deller
We want our students engaged and of Bedford Academy. We will also be
excited about learning. To improve the supported by local community members.
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SHACKLETON PRIMARY
Daily Mile – Footprints NEW STAFF MEMBERS
The Daily Mile was founded by Getting to know
Elaine Wyllie and is about improving
the health and well-being of children. Mr Klopper
The benefits they gain are physical,
emotional, social and mental, all from Some facts about Mr Klopper, our
running or jogging at their own pace, for new Learning Support Assistant.
15 minutes daily. Hobbies:
On behalf of Shackleton, I would like to Gym and too many video games for
introduce our new Daily Mile Path. This a grown man.
is a new alternative to our wood chip, Favourite Colour: Purple.
which we use on the field when the
weather allows us to. The footprints are Favourite Food:
multi-coloured and can be found on the BBQ Jackfruit Pizza.
front large playground with a key by Do you have any pets?
Mr George’s office window, telling you Not yet! I am setting up a tank for
how many laps equals 1 Mile. my own pet octopus.
Miss Caley – PE Achievement Lead
What do you think of
Shackleton so far?
I absolutely love it and have so
much fun both learning and playing
with the children. I think the ethos
and inclusivity around the school is
one of my favourite features.
Year 6 Science Experiment
Some pictures of Spurgeon class, completing a science experiment showing how our food is digested.
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Egg Competition
SHACKLETON PRIMARY
Well done and thank you to all those who entered the decorated egg competition.
It was such a tricky competition for The winners were: certificate and prize.
Mr George to judge as they were all Bach – Matas Matisse – Angela Thank you for getting involved, it was
so great! Everyone who entered has
received 10 Dojo points. A really big well Farah – Ashley Hawkiing – Fabiha egg-stastic to see all your amazing eggs!
done to the 4 competition winners. They were very happy to receive their Miss Mason.
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CAULDWELL SCHOOL
Creative Curriculum Years 4 and 5
At Cauldwell we deliver a Creative
Curriculum that is exciting, ... have been learning all about
irresistible and memorable. We do the Ancient Egyptians.
this through a rolling programme of We created our own ‘museum’
topics building strong connections linked to literacy/history work,
between subjects and using quality which included lots of different
texts. artefacts for us to explore and learn
This term our topics have been Splish, from. We have designed and made
Splash, Splosh; Wild and Wonderful; death masks in our art lessons.
Egyptians and the Stone Age.
Reception and Year 1
... have been learning all about ponds, rivers and the sea.
We loved pond dipping in our school pond. If only we could go to the seaside!
Year 6
... we have learnt about Stone
Age life.
It has been exciting for children to
learn how Stone Age man lived and
survived. To help the children to do
this they have written: diary entries,
an adventure story, researched
tools, fire, shelter and food. We also
compared life then to now.
Years 2 and 3
... have been learning all about the
great outdoors in our topic, Wild
and Wonderful.
The children have learnt about different
plants, trees and mini beasts. We visited
Northill Woods to immerse ourselves in
our topic.
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Health & Safety Week Thoughts from our
CAULDWELL SCHOOL
7th – 11th June. All of the Cauldwell Community engaged in Health and
Safety learning.
Year 6 Leaders
It was an incredibly active and immersive week, which included Sports Days for all HEAD GIRL – Bella
year groups, Daily Mile challenges, healthy eating and safety awareness. Although I still haven’t mastered my
‘perfect self ’ (perhaps I never will), I
have mastered who I am at Cauldwell.
Cauldwell doesn’t just mean friends
and teachers – it’s a whole family.
Cauldwell has enabled us to come out
of our shells and we are now ready to
spread our wings.
HEAD BOY – Semilore
I am extraordinarily thankful for
the endless patience, kindness and
support all the teachers have shown
me; I am now a confident and resilient
individual. My special memories
include the annual performance by the
teachers on World Book Day; a trip to
Woburn Safari Park and taking part in
the Beds Speech and Drama Festival
every year since Year 1! I am looking
Music at Cauldwell forward to starting my new adventure
at secondary school.
Although it’s been a tricky year, we’ve been busy keeping our music alive at
Cauldwell and have been re-awarded the Music Mark.
In April and May, 30 pupils participated to break its own Guinness World Record
in a virtual choir led by Tim Burns. This for the Largest Simultaneous Sing. We
led to a recorded performance with a had lots of fun singing and signing to ‘A
worldwide virtual choir of ‘Sansa Kroma’, Lovely Day’.
a traditional Ghanaian children’s song.
In school we now have a class set of
glockenspiels to support whole class
instrumental teaching and pupils have
enjoyed some new composition projects.
On Tuesday 15th June 2021, Cauldwell
School took part in The Young Voices
Biggest Sing. Young Voices are attempting
School Street
We have become the first school in
Bedford to run a School Street.
The result is a safer, healthier
environment which encourages active
travel to and from school.
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SHORTSTOWN PRIMARY
Reception
Dress Up Day
The Reception class had a
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
day, when they dressed up as characters from
Mary Poppins.
This was a fabulous finish to their topic. The focus was
on how different environments change over time and
relationships in families and with friends.
Spring Planting
The children have been busy with their spring planting; growing
flowers and vegetables. A tree was kindly donated by Frosts
garden centre and the children worked with Mr McFarlane to
plant it in the wildlife garden.
10 HEART Academies Trust | www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk | Summer 2021SHORTSTOWN PRIMARY R101 Project Shortstown Primary has been working closely with Bedford Creative Arts to produce an educational project pack for schools to learn about the history and impact of the R101 airship. The school has had visitors from the STEM community, artists and story tellers, working with the children. The children were asked to design their own modern day airship, then an artist took the winning entries and created 3D models. All of the work and ongoing activities will be displayed in the Higgins Museum from July 2021. We are hoping to take some of our children to visit, in the new academic year. Class Transitions The children have all transitioned to their new During this time the staff work on the child’s emotional classrooms for the last half term of the year. This gives response to change. Here are some of the Reception classes’ them and their families a chance to build relationships thoughts about moving to Year 1. with the new staff, learn about the changes in learning Having spoken with them and other children, through the and expectations and so enjoy their summer, knowing school, they have settled well and are enjoying their new classes. what will be expected of them in September. Summer 2021 | www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk | HEART Academies Trust 11
Careers at Bedford Academy Year 11 Next steps,
Intended Destinations
Unifrog – The Complete Careers and and Offers of Learning
Destinations Platform, launching to The pandemic and the lockdowns
students & staff week beginning 28/06/21 throughout the last year have made
providing one-to-one careers advice a
In keeping with our commitment to provide you can use Unifrog as if you were a student bit of a challenge!
Bedford Academy students with outstanding yourself, allowing you to truly support Despite this, all of Year 11 have been
careers guidance and tailored support, we your child. The form code you need is: offered an initial careers appointment
are introducing Unifrog; an award-winning, BDFRParents and you can sign up here: (either in person, phone call or via Teams)
online careers platform. From 28th June, all www.unifrog.org/code and those that have needed it have
students will have access to this excellent We are really looking forward to introducing also received a follow up appointment
website. Unifrog and plan to incorporate it into PCD in school. We have already completed
Unifrog brings into one place information lessons, subject lessons, careers appointments 236 Year 11 careers appointments since
about all post-school opportunities, including and tutor time. Students in all year groups September 2020.
every UK university course, apprenticeships will be set one Unifrog task per term to All students have been supported with
including degree apprenticeships and complete as homework. These tasks will be deciding, applying for and securing places
college courses in the UK, as well as other set via Unifrog and students will receive an ready for September and, for those that
opportunities, such as School Leaver automated email reminder as well. need it, making back-up plans, completing
Programmes. This makes it easy for students college applications and being introduced
to compare and choose the best opportunity The homework tasks for Summer to Post-16 Supported Learning providers
for them. The Careers Library contains up- 2021 will be: (for those requiring extra support).
to-date labour market information for over Year 7 – What are skills and why do they Students seeking an apprenticeship have
1300 different careers, with details about the matter? received additional bespoke support
required skills and qualifications for each one. Unifrog interests quiz – Students complete including application guidance from
The Subjects Library gives advice about what the Interests quiz on Unifrog and find out Nadia De Michelle of Bedford College
qualifications your child will need to study a which jobs might be of interest to them. Apprenticeships Team; a CV Masterclass
subject at university. webinar and individual CV feedback
Year 8 – Career terminology
Additionally, the platform helps students from Bryanna Harding, HR officer at
Students complete the ‘Career terminology’
successfully apply for these opportunities by Aston Martin F1 Team; mock interviews
session to learn more about common
using Unifrog to write their applications and from employers; and apprenticeship job
phrases and words associated with careers. matching from Mr Dawe. One of these
CVs and guiding them through the process,
Year 9 – Identifying interests students has already been offered an
allowing teachers to give live feedback. They
Students discover the skills and interests that apprenticeship!
can record their key skills and achievements
make them unique before linking these to All credit to our class of 2021, who have
and build up an impressive portfolio over
potential careers. done themselves proud, with only 9
time.
Year 10 – Careers library treasure hunt students left to finalise their plans !
Students access the platform by clicking a link
in their welcome email, where they create a Students learn how to navigate their way
password and can begin using the resources. around the Careers library, answering a series
They login to Unifrog using their school email of questions.
address and password and they can do so Year 12 – Geeking out
from any computer, tablet or smartphone. Students use the Subjects library to identify
We would encourage you to use the wider and deeper reading to undertake in
platform with your child so you can support preparation for future applications.
them through the process of deciding their If students would like support completing this
next step. they can come to careers club which runs
We have also set up a parent login so that Monday after school in the ILC.
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