SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SHELLERBRATE NEW ADDITION

By Publicity Manager14th March 2019

Our new science student is a real hard case but he’s coming out of his shell and settling in well however he’s not your regular boy, he’s a 10 year old Horsefield tortoise called Bert.

Ms Tidd said Bert was lonely at home so she decided to bring him in to school to live in room 25 and be looked after by Mr Bennett, Mrs Racon and Petchey award winner, Joseph Chakko, who’s in 9 Kolbe.

Bert is a bit of a fussy eater and Joseph is trying to encourage him to widen his diet and introduce new tasty delights to his menu.

Apparently he is very stubborn and loves to dig and he is living in a huge, deep table carpeted with soil and sand. The plan is, however, to allow Bert more freedom and for him to roam room 25 when the older 6th form classes have lessons. He’s a fast mover too according to Mrs Racon.

There are plans for him to enjoy the great outdoors this summer and Mr Young will make him an outside run.

Welcome to the science department family Bert!

 

SPREADING LOVE NOT HATE

By Publicity Manager11th March 2019

Year 9 and 11 students listened to Margaret Mizen and her son Danny today speak about the death of 16 year old Jimmy today, March 11, in two special assemblies in school when the theme of the talks was forgiveness and love.

Margaret is a regular visitor to school but this is the first time Danny has visited.

He spoke openly about the day he discovered his younger brother had died at the hands of bully Jake Fahri and the aftermath of the tragedy as well as his coming to terms with what happened.

The students were reminded that violence and knives only bring misery and destruction to people’s lives. Violence, intimidation and bullying can never be seen as acceptable and Margaret spoke about how  her deep faith ultimately helped her to forgive Jimmy’s murderer.

Students went away feeling hopeful and with plenty to think about.

 

NOAH’S KNOCKOUT NEWS

By Publicity Manager11th March 2019
One of our brilliant basketball boys, Noah Myers, who’s 14 and in 9 Forest,  has been selected for England Boys under 14/15 team, which is a phenomenal effort on his part.
It was announced at 10am on Friday, March 8, and when Mr Ancora told him he was overjoyed to be selected.
Noah has also been selected for the initial Junior NBA team, along with another of our students, Marc Mendoza last year.
Noah will represent England in that too so it’s a very busy period for him in the next few weeks. 
Nice one Noah!

 

WONDERFUL WORLD BOOK DAY

7th March 2019Publicity Manager

Today was very colourful in school as teachers and students dressed up as book characters to celebrate World Book Day 2019.

Those not brave enough to dress up, pinned quotes from literature onto their backs for others to read and absorb.

“A book swap in the library at lunchtime and a drop everything and read session made it a fantastic day to celebrate reading” according to Curriculum Leader of Literacy , Emer Murphy.

 

 

BUDDHISM EXPLORED

By Publicity Manager7th March 2019

A group of  our RE Matters students went along to the East London Buddhist Cultural Centre yesterday, March 6, as part of the student SACRE programme.

They were joined by girls from Plashet School and the Azhar Academy for the meeting at the temple in Maybury Road in Plaistow.

They spoke to Buddhist monks, Venerable Mangala and Visudhi Chitha and discovered more about their life.

A lovely tasty lunch followed.

 

SPEAK LOUD AND PROUD

By Publicity Manager6th March 2019
The Jack Petchey Speakout Challenge training that ran yesterday, March 5, with Year 10 boys working incredibly hard and made some very profound, entertaining, well-informed speeches at the end of the session.
The feedback from the day was fantastic and lots of new skills were learned according to Ms Corriette.
In the end, the winners of the day were Samuel Ameyaw, Xavier Spence, Xavier Wilson and Matthew Lopez. If you see the boys, please congratulate them.
Some stand-out superstars on the day were Paul Ojo, Gerald Cosmo-Jarrett, Thomas Marques and Aaron Cyril.
The 4 winning boys will now compete to represent our school at the regional final on Thursday May 2 at Plashet School.

FATHER PHILIP’S PHILOSOPHY FORUM

By Publicity Manager4th March 2019
Father Philip Thomas, from the community of The Brothers of St John based at St Antony’s parish today led a class on the A Level Religious Studies anthology texts.
The main discussion was about falsification and looking at the work of Anthony Flew. However many topics were covered ensuring it was useful revision for the whole course. One student said: “I didn’t understand these articles at all, but now it all makes sense to me; I really enjoyed it.” whilst another added: “It really helped me understand how philosophy works, and how the ideas are all so interconnected.”
Mr Lewis concluded by saying: “I really appreciate the guest lecture provided for the students today. It helped them understand the bigger picture of philosophy, especially within the Catholic tradition. We are very fortunate for have a community next door who share our love of philosophy.”
Sounds like a lesson well learned.

SAINTS GO ‘MARCHING’ ON

By Publicity Manager1st March 2019

Our basketball under 16 boys were fantastic with an emphatic win against Aylesbury Grammar School yesterday afternoon on home turf.

It was the quarter final stage of the National Schools’ Competition.

“The result was a clear demonstration of how talented we are at this age group” added Coach Onireti.

Every player contributed in a 115-27 victory.

Mr Onierti is understandably extremely proud and sent this striking photograph of the team.

LOTS OF LUCK

By Publicity Manager28th February 2019

I’m sure you will all join with me in wishing our superb Under 16 basketballers all the luck in the world as they face Aylesbury  Grammar School in Buckinghamshire this afternoon, February 28,  in the quarter final of the National Schools’ Competition.

Good luck to coach Onireti and Mr Ancora and the lads.

ONE DAY LEFT TO GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN

By Publicity Manager14th February 2019

Tomorrow, February 15, is the last day for Year 11 students to submit  their completed application forms to join our dynamic 6th Form in September.

Don’t delay…get them in today (or tomorrow.)