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NewsJanuary 2021
Head Teacher’s Message close and caring community where we Fun In the snow
can rely and support one another at
As 2021 begins we once again find this time.
ourselves in a very strange situation
Ms Swidenbank
where we can not all be together for the
moment. But as Mr Walthaus’ shared in Building Update
his whole school assembly - no matter
where we are we continue to uphold The building works are speeding ahead
the Bolder values of kindness, strength and the fitness gym is going to be a
and bravery. great addition. Whilst the construction
phase has moved on swiftly from the
As Bolder families you must be
video below, it shows an interesting
exceptionally proud of what you have
insight to the construction elements of
achieved – we do not underestimate
the building. The video can be viewed
the pressures of supporting remote
here: https://tinyurl.com/yyr6l4oh
learning, balancing jobs and the
demands of family life. To all of our Here are some photos from a recent
parents and carers you deserve a huge visit to show you the recent progress.
shout out!
Our students whether they are learning
in school or at home, continue to show
resilience, adaptability and Lockdown presents many issues for
commitment to their studies. We are students and carers working from
now averaging 98% attendance which is home. Being able to enjoy the parks
phenomenal! It has also been and walks close to home is an
wonderful to see the work that the important part of our wellbeing.
students have produced and sent in. Sunday’s snow gave some much
Although we have showcased some of needed relief to the rains of the recent
the work in this newsletter we know days as Alyssa’s lovely snowman shows.
there is plenty more brilliant work out
there, be assured we have looked at it This month’s issue
all.
includes:
I am also exceptionally proud of every
member of staff at Bolder from the Year 9 Option Pathways P7
team who had set up the lateral flow Mental Health - Parent Session P7
testing and free school meals vouchers Student Celebrations List P8
within 48 hours. To all the Personal Development at Bolder P12
administration staff who make 100s of HPV Vaccine Update & Consents P14
phone calls home each day to see if our
families are ok and have all that they
need and, for their speedy work in Diary Reminders:
issuing over 90 chromebooks during
the first two days back at school. The Y9 Parent Video Conferences 11th Feb
pastoral staff who have been 2021—Booking Open
magnificent too and have continued to Please refer to your ParentMail
provide food packages, care packages message and make your booking
to some of our families. To teaching through this link https://
staff who have adapted their lesson bolder.schoolcloud.co.uk/ .
plans once again and who have given
new technologies a go! Finally to the
senior team who no matter what, keep Booking guide is here: https://
on going and keep on giving. support.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
article/801-video-parents-how-to-attend
We are all very lucky to be part of a -appointments-over-video-call
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and David Shillinglaw, commenting on
their artistic styles. I look forward to
seeing more responses to these artists
as time progresses!
Doodle A Day Challenge!
Nothing can stop the creativity at
Bolder! Every student has been
engaging in Art lessons from home,
showing bravery and strength through
their ability to adapt and explore
unconventional materials and subjects! Alice 7B
We have embraced the challenge and
cannot wait to share artwork with you In year 8 we have been continuing our
all. exploration of Pop Art, learning about
the artists themselves and how to
recognise techniques and styles which
are evident throughout the Pop Art
movement.
We responded to the witty artwork of
Roy Lichtenstein through our own pop
Although stuck at home, this artist has art commentary.
used creative time to her advantage! Jasmine 9B
Year 9
The Artist of the Month is Inaaya in 8C.
Inaaya has showed dedication in all of
her online Art lessons and continued to
seek feedback to improve her work. She
has participated in the ‘Doodle A Day’
challenge (below) and shows a great
attitude towards the subject. Keep it up!
Athena 8F
Inaaya 8C
Year 7
Aleezah 9B
7B and 7E have had a great introduction
to Art this term so far. They have
Doodling is a great way for students to
worked hard to learn new vocabulary to
stay focused and can also help maintain
support their practical skills develop.
positive mental health and a calming
These are just a few of the fantastic
environment. It could also be an activity
posters that show understanding of the
to complete during break or lunch times
formal elements and their role in Art:
if they are unable to go outside. I’ve
Year 8 loved receiving your doodles so far,
Sanam 8F keep them coming!
Winter/ Lockdown Exhibition
Back in December I had a few entries
into the Winter Exhibition – due to
COVID-19 the exhibition of this was
delayed, but it is time to get to work
again! Inspired by lockdown activities
and events this winter I am looking to
put together a virtual exhibition of
Bolder artwork. Please email me your
interest at
chandley@bolderacademy.co.uk - I
Victoria 8F
cannot wait to start putting this
together.
Year 9 have been looking at the art
Ance 7E
forms of doodles and graffiti. They Miss Handley
researched the artists Jon Burgerman
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PE at Bolder Guess Who Is In Our PE Class.
Fantastic efforts to stay mobile during lockdown.
Miss McKnight, Ms Haynes and I, have Can you guess who these active students are?
enjoyed seeing you all virtually taking
part in your PE lessons. It’s really
important, that you continue to be on
time to the lesson, and follow all the
instructions given. The majority of you
are being incredibly Brave and Strong
and submitting practical evidence of
you taking part. Lots of you have
stepped up to the challenge, and are
successfully holding yourselves to
account with your own fitness.
We are entering the London Youth
Games Virtual challenges again this
term, and will be setting you these
weekly at the beginning of your lesson.
We had over 90% of you submit your
scores on the first day of running this.
Here’s to being the best secondary
school across the London Boroughs
again! Keep your eyes peeled on the GB Athletes Tom Daley
school social media channels for your
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/get- https://youtu.be/y95HhpmVw2c
success.
If you have any issues with registering
Brentford FC
then please do contact Brentford FC are running FREE zoom
alloyd@brentfordfccst.com. All zoom sessions for the following sports:
details will be sent out the day of the
session to the email used when Gymnastics – Open to all
registering. 5-6pm – Ages 8-12 year olds
6-7pm – Ages 13-16 year olds
Ms Quinnell
https://www.brentfordfccst.com/
Opportunities to keep inspired/45018189 product/online-gymnastics-monday/
Cristiano Ronaldo Football/Fitness – Open to all 5-6pm
fit and moving through
https://youtu.be/QvbpeETBoGg Tuesday – 12th, 19th, 26th January & 2nd,
lockdown! 9th February.
Maddie Hinch
Please follow links to get further details. https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/ https://www.brentfordfccst.com/
maddie-mondays product/tuesday-pl-kicks-online-fitness-
Lionesses workout ages-12-18/
https://mobile.twitter.com/england/ England Squash Team Football/Fitness – Girls only
status/1245372968219402243
5-6pm Wednesday – 13th, 20th, 27th
England rugby January & 3rd, 10th February
https://www.brentfordfccst.com/
product/wednesday-pl-kicks-football-
fitness-girls-ages-10-16/
Football/Fitness – Open to all
5-6pm Thursday – 14th, 21st, 28th January
& 4th , 11th February.
https://www.englandsquash.com/
https://www.brentfordfccst.com/
stayinworkout
product/tuesday-pl-kicks-online-fitness-
https://www.englandrugby.com/ Yoga ages-12-18/
participation/playing/virginactive/ https://yogawithadriene.com/yoga-for-
training-videos kids/ Please do share with any friends or
family.
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Science at Bolder Water
Food colouring (optional)
Year 7 have been science superstars
whilst working from home continuing to
Method:
study the topic of energy as part of
Cycle B. To conclude the topics, the
students have been researching into
the life of Annie Easley, a BAME female
scientist, to grow their knowledge
beyond the science curriculum and
recognise the traits that made her a
successful scientist. Annie Easley
contributed to developing efficient
batteries that are now used in hybrid
powered vehicles. Annie also worked on
the development of wind and solar
power. Her passion that was linked to
Fill the glass about 3/4 full of water.
providing equal opportunities for Add about 5 drops of food colouring
female and BAME scientists was – maybe red for lava look.
inspirational. Slowly pour the vegetable oil into the
glass. See how the oil floats on top.
The year 7s then researched into
Sprinkle the salt on top of the oil.
different characteristics that make a
great scientist and reflected through Watch blobs of lava move up and
down in your glass!
these fantastic pieces of artwork. Here
are some of the awesome responses If you liked that, add another
teaspoon of salt to keep the effect
from students below: Paula (7A), going.
Sabrina (7A), Raaghav (7E), Ance (7E),
How does it work?
It looks a bit like a lava lamp your
Xois (7D), Zoey (7D) and Fathima (7E). parents may have had. The oil floats on
Well Done! top of the water because it is less dense
than the water. Since the salt is denser
Science Practical than oil, it sinks down into the water
and takes some oil with it. When the
Challenge salt is dissolved by the water the oil
Whilst you are learning at home – why then travels back up to the top of the
don’t you take part in our Science cup.
Practical Challenge? Try to answer these questions:
Below there are two practical 1. How long will the effect go on if you
challenges that you can take part in. keep adding salt?
Send photographs of the finished result 2. Do different kinds of food oil give
and your science teacher will give you different effects?
house points and there may even be
3. Will other substances (sand, sugar.
some science prizes for those who have etc.) work the same as salt?
the strongest responses!
4. Does the height or shape of the glass
affect the experiment?
Lava Lamp in a Cup
Materials:
Make a Balloon Rocket
Background: It’s all about the air and
A clear drinking glass
thrust. As the air rushes out of the
1/4 cup vegetable oil balloon, it creates forward motion
1 teaspoon salt called THRUST. Thrust is a pushing
force created by energy.
In the balloon experiment, our thrust
comes from the balloon forcing the air
out. Different sizes and shapes of
balloon will create more or less thrust.
In a real rocket, thrust is created by the
force of burning rocket fuel as it blasts
from the rockets engine – as the
engines blast down, the rocket goes up!
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Languages at Bolder Maths at Bolder
Bolder students have been fantastic at Students have shown a great deal of
celebrating speaking by taking part in resilience. All year groups were quick to
Vocaroo speaking challenges in French adapt to online teaching and learning.
and Spanish lessons. Student engagement and great
attitudes have been a motivator for all
They can also share their love of
the staff here in the Maths Department.
languages by taking part in the British
Council’s “Express Yourself in If you are looking for ways to support
Lockdown” event. your child at home during these difficult
Materials: times, we came across a webinar by
Please get video entries to Ms Mitchell
Craig Barton who goes through 5
1 balloon (round ones will work, but by 20th February 2021.
problems that students in year 7
the longer “airship” balloons work
best) French struggle with. A video of the webinar
can be found here: https://
1 long piece of kite string (about 10- diagnosticquestions.us14.list-
15 feet long) Our French students have been
enhancing their online learning by using manage.com/track/click?
1 plastic straw the Language Gym. u=2603fe95bdcec4f6c05864497&id=17
Tape d0ac931a&e=304c3d8e75
Each class has received a class code to
join and there are hundreds of games What is New:
and activities to promote fluency and
We at the Maths Department have
deepen students’ knowledge of experimented with various tools for
vocabulary and grammar. They can do assessing student learning. We often
assigned tasks to practise Cycle A and B use Microsoft forms to create quizzes
material, or they can expand their and polls for quick AFL.
language skills by trying out
Methods: Intermediate or Higher activities. C’est
formidable!
Tie one end of the string to a chair,
door knob, or other support.
Put the other end of the string
through the straw.
Pull the string tight and tie it to
another support in the room.
Blow up the balloon (but don’t tie it.) Students often use whiteboard.fi to
Pinch the end of the balloon and
tape the balloon to the straw as create and use virtual whiteboards so
shown above. You’re ready for that we as teachers are able to see
launch. what the student is thinking. This
Now watch the rocket fly! enables us to ensure that we are able to
Miss Kader
give feedback effectively and respond
Spanish to individual needs of students.
The tool is free for limited use so it may
Just before the Christmas break, the be a good idea for students to practice
Year 7s exchanged beautiful Christmas using it outside of lesson time.
cards with our Spanish Partner School
in Madrid, IES Pedro Duque. Year 7s have spent this term working
on Algebra. Students were introduced
to expressions with unknowns, there
has been a strong emphasis on key
terminology when teaching.
Try to answer these questions based on
your observation:
1. Does the shape of the balloon affect
how far (or fast) the rocket travels?
2. Does the length of the straw affect Now, the Year 7s are currently learning
how far (or fast) the rocket travels? about animals in Amazon and
3. Does the type of string affect how biodiversity across the Spanish- We are using a collection of lessons
far (or fast) the rocket travels? (Try speaking world. We have also been
fishing line, nylon string, cotton from Oak National Academy which
learning to describe our own pets and were uploaded by our very own Ms
string, etc.)
have been sharing photos of eccentric Jones from the Maths Department. All
4. Does the angle of the string affect
how far (or fast) the rocket travels? pets during lockdown! of the lessons being used can be found
Ms Ventura on the next page.
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https://classroom.thenational.academy/ they shift their focus towards problem
subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-3/ solving. According to recent
subjects/maths Ms Arlow
assessments, year 9s performed above
the national average across all areas of For consistently participating in lessons
Support for Parents Mathematics. Now that they have the since we started online teaching. Both
Online tools (concepts) of Mathematics, they have shown commitment to the tasks
are definitely ready for solving “out of and have improved tremendously,
If you are looking for ways to support the box problems”. attempting challenging questions.
your child at home during these difficult
performed above the national average Well done Shaza W
times, we came across a webinar by
across all areas of Mathematics. Now
Craig Barton who goes through 5 Well done Vanessa C
that they have the tools (concepts) in
problems that students in year 7
Mathematics, they are definitely ready for working to their full capabilities and
struggle with. A video of the webinar
for solving “out of the box problems”. have participating enthusiastically in
can be found here: https://
lesson:
diagnosticquestions.us14.list-
manage.com/track/click? Well done Nolan B
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Well done Ali K
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Mrs Palumbo
Another webinar is being held for the
year 8s on Thursday 21st January 2021. Suhaan S year 8 for excellent
Please follow the link if you are participation in lessons and improved
interested: https:// attainment, combined with really
diagnosticquestions.us14.list- positive attitude when doing
manage.com/track/click? challenging sequenes questions
u=2603fe95bdcec4f6c05864497&id=1cd
Ryan Hughes year 9 for enthusiasm,
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engagement and continued
A video should be available for the perseverance in Maths even when the
webinar if you are not able to attend. work becomes challenging.
Year 8s have continued their work on Ms Sebe
sequences in accordance with the
Aleezah M (9B) for her amazing
Mastery Curriculum with the intent to
engagement and participation during
gain a deeper understanding of Maths Shout Outs the lessons and for her hard work of
concepts. The engagement with the
Ms Jones completing extra tasks.
curriculum seems unaffected by remote
learning as students have Adriana (7A) has been fantastic at Arshia L (8E) for brilliant participation in
demonstrated a very positive and engaging with all of the content in the online lessons, consistently contributing
conscientious attitude towards their lessons. She regularly asks questions to the class discussions and working
learning. and goes above and beyond to really hard on the tasks set.
complete her work to the highest of her Mr Lobo
ability.
Year 7:
Malak (7D). Malak has tried incredibly Ladan (7D) - consistent good
hard to catch up from a delayed start, contributions in class.
and has done this brilliantly both in
person and online. She continuously Year 8:
asks for clarification if she does not Dragostin, Gracie, Upravd: - consistently
understand something and does extra and enthusiastically contributing to
number work in her own time to ensure online class discussions, offering
she can access the content. She is very answers to questions and asking for
polite and enthusiastic, and has help.
demonstrated all of the Bolder values.
Year 9:
Mr Sandhu Taren Sulieman - consistently
Hana K (7C) is not afraid to ask contributing well in class
questions that other students may not Rayan - asking for help, contributing
be able to ask out of fear of asking “a well in class
stupid question”. She always clears Ms King
doubt and misconceptions up as they
arise. Ahmadsh S (7C) has been really good at
explaining his answers, he definitely
Luena S (7B) has been working really becoming more confident as a
Year 9s have kept with the theme of hard and has proven to be a very mathematician. His ‘short answer test’
Algebra and have been learning about responsible student over the lockdown. and his health check are a good
equations and inequalities. Students When she struggles, she just works reflection of the progress he is making.
have a long journey ahead of them as harder.
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Year 9 GCSE Options at periods per week. NB. All students will be required to do
2hrs per week of sport on their
Bolder Option C – Choice of: Art and
timetable each week.
Design, Computer Science, Drama,
Music, PE, Design and Technology, Mr Bones
Food Technology, Textiles, Religious
Education – 3 periods per week. Mental Health Parent
Option D – Choice of: Triple Science, Session
NCFE Technical Award in Art and
Design, Citizenship, NCFE National
Sport Science Qualification, NCFE
Year 9 is an important year as it not Technical Award in Graphic Design –
only marks the end of Key Stage 3, but 2 periods per week.
it is now the time for you to choose NB. If a student does not wish to
your subjects for Key Stage 4. The study PE GCSE (Option C) or the
results of these decisions will take you National Sport Science Qualification
into Years 10 and 11, Post 16, higher (Option D) then they will be required The past year has been an intensely
education and employment. to complete 2hrs of sport on a Friday challenging time for all of us. We
afternoon. understand that remote learning is
In order to help you in this decision
presenting a whole new set of
process, a comprehensive programme Pathway B
possible problems and pressures for
of guidance has been put in place. We
Maths – 5 periods per week our families and we would like to do
hope that this guidance and support
everything we possibly can to provide
will enable all students to choose the English – 5 periods per week
support and advice during this difficult
right courses for future study. Combined Science – 5 periods per time.
week
This includes:
Option A – History, Geography, As such, we are arranging a Microsoft
Taster GCSE lessons (November Spanish, French, Arabic, Home Teams session for parents and carers
Being Bold Week) Language - 4 periods per week around mental health and wellbeing,
An option booklet on our website especially in light of Mental Health
Option B - Choice of: Art and Design, Awareness Week beginning 8th
detailing courses (published on 4th
January) Computer Science, Drama, Music, February.
PE, Design and Technology, Food
A Question and Answer session with In this session, Mr Walthaus (Deputy
parents and carers (w.c. 18th Technology, Textiles, Religious
Education – 3 periods per week Head and Designated Safeguarding
January)
Lead) and Ms Hernandez (Year 9
One to one or small group Option C – Choice of: Art and Pastoral Manager and Deputy
discussions with students (starting Design, Computer Science, Drama,
w.c. 25th January) Designated Safeguarding Lead) will
Music, PE, Design and Technology, have an informal conversation
Parent Consultation (Thursday 11th Food Technology, Textiles, Religious around:
February) Education – 3 periods per week
The pathways below show the subject Spotting some warning signs of
Option D – Choice of: Triple Science,
options students can take in Year 10. potential mental health issues
NCFE Technical Award in Art and
In putting together these choices we
Design, Citizenship, National Sport Some practical strategies about
have worked hard to ensure that our
Science Qualification, NCFE maintaining positive mental health
curriculum addresses these changes,
Technical Award in Graphic Design – for parents/carers and students at
but at the same time offers a range of
2 periods per week home
courses to suit the individual needs,
interests and abilities of our Year 9 NB. If a student does not wish to Resources and services that might
students. study PE GCSE (Option C) or the be able to provide support
National Sport Science Qualification
If you have any further questions The session will start at 5pm on
(Option D) then they will be required
about the options process, then Tuesday 9th February and can be
to complete 2hrs of sport on a
please email accessed via this link:
Friday afternoon.
work@bolderacademy.co.uk https://tinyurl.com/Bolder-
Pathway C ParentMentalHealth
Pathway A
Maths – 5 periods per week Towards the end of the session, we
Maths – 5 periods per week. will attempt to hold a Q&A through
English – 5 periods per week
English – 5 periods per week. Teams – please bear with us in the
Combined Science – 5 periods per event of any technical issues!
Combined Science – 5 periods per week
week. We will be recording the session and
A bespoke pathway catered to the
Option A – Humanities – Either students interests or needs. will place it on our website shortly
History or Geography – 4 periods afterwards, so please do not worry if
per week. This may result in students taking
you cannot attend at that time.
fewer GCSEs and more vocational
Option B – MFL – Either Spanish,
courses. Mr Walthaus
French, Arabic, Home Language* - 4
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Celebrations at
YEAR 7 Saffron 7B Silver
Bolder Xois 7D Platinum Bashir 7B Silver
House Points continue to be awarded to Nessa 7C Gold Paula 7A Silver
students to demonstrate our values of Alex 7A Silver
Hanna 7F Gold
being kind, strong and brave during this
period of remote learning. In fact, staff Muhsin 7F Gold Avi 7D Silver
are giving more points than ever! Sofia 7B Gold Filip 7D Silver
We held a fantastic whole-school Talha 7A Gold Emily 7F Silver
Rewards Assembly via Teams on Friday Lishay 7D Silver
Zoey 7E Gold
where we issued some of the latest
round of House Point Awards. Despite Jack 7A Gold Olaf 7E Silver
the distance, it was lovely to hear staff Ruwaida 7A Gold Ike 7B Silver
and students applaud and celebrate
Mithra 7C Gold Zahir 7D Silver
these amazing achievements.
Alice 7B Gold Sayed 7C Silver
We have a new PLATINUM AWARD
winner. This means that they have Lyubomir 7A Gold Finlay 7C Silver
achieved a phenomenal 150 House Izaan 7B Gold Theo 7B Silver
Points and we are not yet half-way
Fathima 7E Gold Julia 7F Silver
through the school year! We are
delighted to award the Platinum Award Daanya 7F Gold Suna 7D Silver
to Xois A A in 7D. Xois lives our Bolder Francesca 7E Gold Cooper 7A Silver
values every single day; she is a role
model and a real asset to the school. Shanaiyah 7E Gold Jivish 7F Silver
Congratulations, Xois! Andrew 7A Gold Simon 7F Silver
After our Platinum Award comes our Rosana 7D Gold Aleks 7A Silver
highest accolade, the DIAMOND Marcelina 7E Gold Bisera 7D Silver
AWARD, issued at 300 House Points.
Will Xois continue to make Bolder Anya 7F Gold Janaya 7F Silver
history by being the first to achieve Annika 7B Gold Tamia 7F Silver
Diamond or will someone else pip her Idris 7A Silver
Maxim 7A Gold
to the post..?
Hadjer 7A Gold Araf 7D Silver
Keep working hard, show kindness in
Amelia 7B Gold Reggie 7C Silver
your interactions with staff and
students, demonstrate strength by Alex 7C Gold Cormac 7F Silver
completing all work set to the very best Ezra 7B Gold Archie 7A Silver
of your ability and be brave in trying
new things and exploring different Giorgi 7B Gold Alfie 7C Silver
ideas with the help of your teachers. Raaghav 7E Gold Olivia 7B Silver
Good luck! Mr Walthaus Ance 7E Gold Amelia 7C Silver
Ruby 7C Gold Lukas 7B Silver
Hana 7C Gold Raqib 7E Silver
Thank you! Tom 7E Gold Mateusz 7B Silver
Kiah 7A Gold Muhammad 7F Silver
Owen 7E Gold Libby 7C Silver
Maya 7C Gold Sabrina 7A Silver
Oscar 7D Gold Miroslav 7C Silver
Krystian 7B Gold Momchil 7C Silver
Naima 7A Gold Alex 7C Silver
Safiya 7C Gold Adnaan 7E Silver
A huge thanks to Dominic Palacio (Head Chesan 7C Gold Aman Jasveer 7E Silver
of Community Rugby in Richmond) who, Ariana 7B Silver
Beatriz 7C Silver
with his IT team, has recycled and
reimaged donated lap tops from Wojciech 7F Silver Mark Jenson 7E Silver
residents of Richmond to repurpose for Tyler 7E Silver Amiyah 7F Silver
students in need. Bolder has been
Amelia 7F Silver Shane 7B Silver
lucky to receive 5 laptops which will be
an important resource for some of our Marley 7F Silver Darius 7C Silver
students studying at home.
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Maya 7B Silver Athena 8F Gold Christian 8B Bronze
Noah 7D Silver Bhagya Sragvi 8F Gold Rhys 8B Bronze
Rahela 7E Silver Dhruti 8A Gold Saul 8E Bronze
Sophia 7D Silver Amna 8F Gold Melisa 8B Bronze
Olivia 7F Silver Upravd 8B Gold Phoenix 8B Bronze
Rahul 7F Silver Remi-Mya 8B Gold Aini 8A Bronze
Sreehari 7F Silver Matuesz 8F Gold Oskar 8A Bronze
Leila 7B Silver Natan 8E Gold Reece 8C Bronze
Sayed Kasey 8C Gold Sumeya 8A Bronze
7B Bronze
Alishah Suhaan 8F Gold Aleksandra 8D Bronze
Muhammad 7D Bronze Amy 8B Silver Athena 8A Bronze
Rayyan 7B Bronze Chelsea 8B Silver NERISSA 8E Bronze
Adrian 7E Bronze Kristiyan 8B Silver Kieran 8B Bronze
Anisa 7B Bronze Tameem 8C Silver Evie 8B Bronze
Nakul 7B Bronze Sebastian 8C Silver Kendrick 8E Bronze
Luena 7B Bronze Haya 8B Silver Nev 8F Bronze
Scarlett 7B Bronze Calum 8A Silver Mihaela 8A Bronze
Isabella 7D Bronze Joey 8D Silver Amy 8D Bronze
Salma 7C Bronze Dragostin 8C Silver Jeremy 8D Bronze
Liam 7B Bronze Hisham 8D Silver Adam 8A Bronze
Gabriela 7F Bronze Sullivan 8F Silver Yasmine 8D Bronze
Oleg 7D Bronze Darnell 8F Silver Alfie 8D Bronze
Ophelia 7F Bronze Mia 8B Silver
Ali 7F Bronze Abdisalam 8D Silver
Arsalan 7C Bronze YEAR 9
Mladen 8C Silver
Callum 7C Bronze Saayakee 9C Gold
Yana 8B Silver
Emmanuel 7F Bronze Destiny 8D Silver Karishma-April 9C Gold
Charlie 7D Bronze Ayaan 8A Silver Eira 9C Gold
Fenton 7E Bronze Molly 8E Silver Hanna 9C Gold
Muhammed 7A Bronze Nishtha 8C Silver Daniel 9C Gold
Sofia 7F Bronze Millie 8B Silver Mana 9C Gold
Keely 7D Bronze Eva 8A Silver Ishan 9C Gold
Victoria 7D Bronze Mariah 8D Silver Bailey 9C Gold
Malak 7D Bronze Charlotte 8C Silver Luqman 9C Gold
Lily 8B Silver Damien 9C Gold
YEAR 8 Simran 8B Silver Rayan 9C Gold
Abdulaziz 8E Gold Isabella 8A Silver Raffi 9C Gold
Alexander 8B Gold Zuzanna 8E Silver Tetiana 9D Gold
Mantas 8B Gold Sharon 9D Gold
Bukshinder 8D Silver
Jordan 8F Gold Iyla 8D Silver Alisha 9C Gold
Hope 8B Gold Sarvesh 9C Gold
Rebecca 8E Silver
Brian 8C Gold Gabrielle 9E Gold
Maeeda 8F Silver
Inaaya 8C Gold Matthew 9C Gold
Rujula 8B Silver
Jairaj 8B Gold Maria 9C Silver
Xhovan 8E Silver
Arshia 8E Gold Nabiha 9B Silver
Aimee 8C Silver
Macey 8F Gold Arjun 9E Silver
Posy 8A Bronze
Roan 8B Gold Tiah 9C Silver
Nizar 8F Bronze
Emir 8F Gold Weronika 9A Silver
Nolan 8F Bronze
Duaa 8E Gold
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Martina 9D Silver Laurie-Ann 9D Bronze portraits. This shows her
determination; as she said “Passion is
Manisha 9A Silver Nikolozi 9A Bronze the bridge that takes you from pain to
Ryan 9E Silver Insha 9B Bronze change.” This is only one of the many
Daria 9D Silver Ashton 9A Bronze life stories where grit is shown and
rewarded with success.
Abdirahman 9B Silver Aaron 9A Bronze
So therefore, I think that everyone
Nevena 9E Silver Sulieman 9B Bronze should use grit in their life to help them
Esteban 9B Silver Grace 9D Bronze overcome problems you may think you
Mariam 9D Silver Ghabriella 9C Bronze will never get past because it helps you.
Grit is what people get from motivation
Aleezah 9B Silver Jaiya 9B Bronze and it will heavily impact your potential
Salo 9D Silver Mhamed 9B Bronze career in a positive way.
Yasmin 9E Silver Brandon 9A Bronze
Rachel 9D Silver Chloe 9B Bronze
Arran 9C Silver Ardit 9B Bronze
Grace 9C Silver Nathan 9D Bronze
Vanessa 9A Silver Ridhiwanah 9B Bronze
Eve 9A Silver George 9B Bronze
Shania 9A Silver Ahmed 9A Bronze
Adam 9E Silver Matthew 9D Bronze
Simran 9D Silver Fiona 9E Bronze
Emma 9A Silver
Arina 9E Silver Bolder Grit
Jerusha 9D Silver By Calum W 8A
Kuba 9C Silver
Bolder students have spent time during Angela Lee Duckwork
Aaron 9C Silver lockdown learning about psychologist,
Tony 9C Silver Angela Lee Duckworth’s research into
Kacper 9A Silver motivation – what she calls ‘grit’.
Elizabeth 9A Silver Students wrote a piece explaining what
grit means to them.
Jakub 9A Silver
Grit is something that is incredibly
Kanika 9A Silver
crucial for success and results because
George 9B Silver without grit you will never have the will
Noah 9A Silver to do things that will get you ahead in
life. As people like Angela Duckworth
Demi 9A Silver have said,: grit is what makes you more
Mija 9B Silver motivated to do tasks and due to there
Jayden 9D Silver being more motivation, increases the
chance of you being more successful.
Terri-Brooke 9C Silver
Frida Kahlo, who one of our houses is
Reece 9C Silver
named after, showed grit in a way that
Jaime 9C Bronze has made her an icon in the art world.
Lucas 9C Bronze On September 17, 1925, Kahlo was
riding in a bus when the vehicle collided
Kameron 9A Bronze with a trolley car. She suffered serious
Danielle 9C Bronze injuries in the accident, including a
broken spinal column, a broken
Dhruv 9D Bronze
collarbone, broken ribs, a broken pelvis,
Jaime-Leigh 9D Bronze eleven fractures in her right leg, a
Mackenzie 9A Bronze crushed and dislocated right foot, and a
dislocated shoulder. But then, when all
Shereen 9B Bronze hope seemed lost, Kahlo did not give
Reece 9E Bronze up. She asked for her painting
Jasmine 9B Bronze equipment and was working incredibly
hard on her paintings, even when bed
Kaylia 9C Bronze bound. In total, she painted 143
Nakeisha 9E Bronze paintings, out of which 55 were self-
Page 10English at Bolder McGonigle and I have been so engaged with these, especially those
impressed with the strength, bravery who were successful in rescuing our
Remote learning is a tricky process for and kindness we have seen from our RAM. We would like to give a particular
teachers, let alone students! But the geography classes over the past three shout out to Ruby S (7C), Grace C (9D),
English Department continue to be weeks. Just a few examples are: turning Manisha P (9A), Jack H (7A), Nabiha A
impressed with all the hard work from up to lessons on time, messaging (9B), Calum W (8A), Martina B (9D),
our brilliant Bolder students! classmates to help them logon, helping Tanishq M (9D), Tom N (7E), Arshia L
English Teams have been set up where the teacher out with technical issues, (8E), Talha A (7A) and Karishma G (8D).
work is either pre-recorded or teachers finding the relevant lesson, asking for You showed lots of resilience,
host a live lesson. This term all students help when required and contributing to determination and logical thinking in
are getting to grips with William class discussions. We have been your very quick rescues!
Shakespeare: Year 7 are looking at the celebrating student successes through We hope students enjoy these tasks
magical world of A Midsummer Night’s shout outs on Teams, e-postcards and and continue to revise hard for their
Dream; Year 8 are exploring the lots of house points. Thank you to all assessments. We wish you all luck and
enchanted island of The Tempest and parents and carers for your ongoing success!
Year 9 are learning about Romeo and support at home, if we could award you
Bebras UK challenge
Juliet and their great love story in house point too, we would!
Verona. Once the AFE’s are finished, there will
At the end of every English lesson be a geography competition for each
students are expected to complete a year group. Details on the competition
quiz sent out via Microsoft Forms. So will be shared through geography
far, the English department have been lessons and the winners will be
very impressed by the uptake. Some announced in next month’s Newsletter!
students have routinely been scoring Miss Williams
top marks which is excellent! But we
need engagement with these quizzes to Computing at Bolder
reach 100%! Therefore, if you do not
complete the English quiz, home will be Earlier on in the academic year
contacted. students were given the opportunity to
develop their computational thinking
As well as learning about Shakespeare,
skills by participating in the BEBRAS UK
students are also still learning from the
Mastery Writing course where, challenge. Well done to all those
depending on their age and ability, they students who engaged! We hope it was
a useful and enjoyable exercise for you
learn all the tips and tricks to become a
all and congratulations to Adam G (9E)
successful writer!
and Hanna B (7F) who was awarded
Students are attending and watching best in school for their age groups with
the lessons and quizzes, the English Students are continuing to work hard Hanna scoring within the top 10%
Department also want to stress just on cycle B: programming and nationally. A brilliant achievement!
how important it is in this period of algorithms and have started to prepare
Top Tips – remote learning for
remote learning that students are revision for their upcoming
reading regularly. Therefore, we would students
assessments.
encourage students to try and pick up a Firstly we’d like to acknowledge all the
Year 7 have been exploring scratch – a
reading book once a day and at a hard work and fantastic efforts from
particular thank you to Naima K (7A)
minimum read for 30 minutes. As a the students! Despite some challenging
who has shared her program with us –
department we are going to be looking circumstances, students are continuing
whilst year 8 and 9 have continued
at how we can further support reading to show their strength, kindness and
developing their programming skills on
for students – so stay tuned for some bravery with their home learning.
python.
exciting announcements coming your However, we do want to make sure
way very soon! students are staying safe and looking
Once again we would like to stress that after their [mental] health and
remote learning is not the easiest for wellbeing. Top tips for students can be
students – so if any of you are found on p15. Whilst we don’t
struggling please reach out to your necessarily encourage them all –
English teacher – we are here to help! students are welcome to wear their
Miss Howley own uniform or their own clothes -
some we really do recommend you
Geography at Bolder read and implement!
The Geography Department wishes Stick to the school’s expectations and
Optional revision tasks have also been
everyone in the Bolder community a routines, consider the information that
sent out to help encourage students to
very Happy New Year. you choose to share and take breaks
revise and to re-visit some of the key
We want to say a huge WELL DONE to from screens.
content taught in cycle A and B. Very
every student in year 7, 8 and 9. Miss well done to all those students who Miss Tough
Page 11Personal Development at Bolder Big Garden Watch
29th - 31st January
Chiswick and Brentford Rotary Club,
sponsors of Interact@Bolder are
supporting the RSPB in their Big
Garden Survey.
Whilst we are in lockdown, this give
you and our students an excellent
opportunity to be involved in our
environment and learn a little more
about the wildlife around us.
How to take part?
Count the birds you see in your
garden or from your balcony for
one hour between 29 and 31
January 2021.
Please only include those that land,
not those flying over.
Count the most birds you see at any
Personal Development is currently appreciate feedback so if you have one time, otherwise you could
being taught during Study Skills once any suggestions or comments you count the same bird twice. For
example, if you saw a group of eight
a week for Year 7 and 8 students. want to pass on regarding Personal starlings, and towards the end of
When we do return to school, Development at our academy please the hour you saw six starlings
students in all year groups will have contact Miss Howley via school email together, please write eight as your
Personal Development education (chowley@bolderacademy.co.uk). final count.
once a week in form time sessions. Go to rspb.org.uk/birdwatch to tell
In Personal Development Year 7 and
us what you saw.
As a school we want to support 8 were learning about Democracy
parents and carers in providing and and asked what policies they would
The more people who report what
they see, the better the picture the
supporting Personal Development bring in if they were running to be an RSPB will have of how our garden
education at home which we strongly MP for Isleworth. Here are just some birds are doing.
believe will benefit the wellbeing of of their fantastic responses! Remember even if you saw nothing,
all students particularly during it still counts.
lockdown. To facilitate this, we want
to draw your attention to Bolder
Academy’s Personal Development More details in this link
twitter account which can be found https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/
by searching the twitter username: downloads/biggardenbirdwatch/2021/
@personal_at how-to-resources/Bgbw21_how-to-
On this account we will be posting guide.pdf
resources that you can use at home
Miss Howley
with your children. We always
Page 12Bolder House Points Student Leadership
Updates
Please visit these web page links to
see a clearer view of the thumbnail
image below:
Y7 Student Leadership Jan 2021
House points continue to be awarded during lockdown, so keep up the
excellent work. Full details can be found on the House Bulletin here https:// Y8 and Y9 Student Leadership
padlet.com/bolderacademy/housebulletin . Well done Malala! Jan2021
limited numbers on-site, we expect
Reporting Illnesses and contact tracing activity to be reduced
Absences but this remains vitally important in
the continued national effort to limit
Even though we are working remotely the spread of the virus.
at the moment, it is still important to
Where students or staff still attending
report all absences via ParentMail ,
their school test positive for
under the Absence tab. This is for
coronavirus (COVID-19) during the
any appointment eg dentist, doctor
holidays, having developed
etc and all illnesses. If the absence is
symptoms more than 48 hours since
Covid related eg infection or isolation,
being in school, schools are not
please can you include this in your
required to take any action. Staff,
message. Many thanks.
parents and carers should follow
Wellbeing Workout
Bolder Academy Office contact tracing instructions provided
by NHS Test and Trace. However,
Notice from the where students or staff still attending
Department For Education their school test positive having
developed symptoms within 48 hours
of being in school, the school is asked
to assist in identifying close contacts
and advising self-isolation, as the
Could Parents and Carers please note individual may have been infectious
the following guidance shared from
whilst in school.
the DfE:
February half-term Free School Meals over
Schools will close as usual over Half-Term
February half-term and are not
expected to remain open to Hounslow Council have confirmed
vulnerable children and the children that they will be funding the Free
of critical workers during that week. School Meal Vouchers for the half-
term holidays. If you are eligible,
Contact tracing over the February these vouchers will be emailed to you
half-term w/c 15th February 2021 from School
Schools continue to play an Vouchers. If your financial
important role in contact tracing for circumstances have recently
those students and staff who changed , we would encourage you to
continue to attend their school. We apply for Free School Meals directly
recognise the challenges of this with your Local Authority.
responsibility during holidays. Given Bolder Academy Office
Page 13Art Competition message and consent link which will on the following link: https://
be sent out shortly and read the clchschoolimmunisations.co.uk/
If you are interested in submitting an information from Hounslow Nursng Forms/DTP If that doesn’t work then
artwork please email Services is below cut and paste the address line at the
chandley@bolderacademy.co.uk for top of your web browser window.
In line with the national immunisation
more information!
programme all children in year 9 are If you have trouble accessing the link
offered immunisation boosters against to the HPV form from the bottom of
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) the DTP/Men AWAY form, please click
and Meningococcal ACWY (Men on the following link: https://
ACWY). clchschoolimmunisations.co.uk/
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Forms/HPV If that doesn’t work then
cut and paste the address line at the
booster
top of your web browser window.
This booster dose is important to
You will need to enter the unique code
ensure a young person’s continuing
for your child’s school. The code is:
immunity and protection against these
diseases. CL145866
Meningococcal ACWY Please ensure all your child's details
are correct including date of birth,
Meningococcal ACWY vaccination
year group and only one form per
helps to protect your child against 4
child per vaccination is submitted.
types of meningococcal bacteria
Please note diphtheria, tetanus and
(groups A, C, W and Y) that can cause
polio and Meningitis ACWY is on one
meningitis (inflammation of the lining
form and HPV is on the second form
of the brain) and septicaemia (blood
(link at the bottom of the diphtheria,
poisoning). These diseases are very
tetanus and polio and Meningitis
serious and can kill, especially if not
ACWY form).
diagnosed early. Cases of
meningococcal W disease in England Please check your inbox and your junk
HPV Vaccine and have increased significantly in recent box for any emails confirming
Meningitis Update years. submission of the E-Consent Forms
and your child receiving the
University, colleges and future
immunisations on the day of the
employers increasingly ask for
session.
evidence of these vaccinations.
You need to complete this form even if
HPV vaccinations. you do not whish your child to be
This vaccination protects against vaccinated
Human Papilloma Virus which can If you have any questions arising out
cause certain cancers in both men and of this letter or the next steps please
women. It is a course of 2 vaccinations
contact your local team on 0203-691-
at an interval of 12 months. The first
vaccination was due to be offered to 1013 or you can visit http://
your son/daughter in year 8 but www.nhs.uk/vaccinations
unfortunately due to the pandemic Look after your Teeth!
our team was unable to complete this
programme at that time. We will
therefore be offering all children in
year 9 three vaccinations split over
two visits. The HPV vaccination will be
carried out on our first visit and
followed by the DTP and Men ACWY
on our second visit.
This year our consent process is
electronic. Please note that you will
need to complete 2 forms, one for
diphtheria, tetanus and polio and
Meningitis ACWY and a second
School closures have meant that the separate consent form for HPV (the
dates for HPV and Meningitis link to this form can be found at the
Vaccination has been postponed until bottom of the first form). You will
students are back into school. We receive an email confirming your form
need to have consents for your has been submitted.
permissions – either Yes or No, in In order to access the online consent
advance so please look out for the form for DTP/Men ACWY, please click
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