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Our TELCO Team’s session this week was all about how they go forward in their listening campaign.
They have contacted staff, students and parents and are getting ready to present their research to the Mayoral Assembly where they can discuss this campaign to the Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham candidates.
Ms Ali added: “They are passionate and understand how not being paid the London Living Wage has in impact on the lives of the community.”
As the weather has turned really chilly we all need ways to keep warm so you’ll be pleased to know that our school woolly hats are back on sale.
Costing a reasonable £3.50, they can be picked up from our Reception at breaktimes and lunchtimes and Mrs Gough and Mrs Norman will accept cash or ParentPay.
Stay cosy!
The first RE Matters meeting of the New Year was on the timetable yesterday, January 11, via Zoom and it was a very fruitful session and a great start to 2022.
The students discovered how to use their skills to present well and brushed up on the skills they had already learned. This was to prepare them for the lesson they will go on to teach in a primary school class in the forthcoming months.
Ms Ali went on to explain: “Learning how to communicate effectively and get their point across in a simple yet powerful way is a skill they will carry with them the rest of their lives.”
During the Christmas holidays, one of our talented Year 9 writers reached out to Austin Macauley Publishers to get his story, ‘Dreadful Night’ published and his wish came true when it was accepted for submission.
This week he received his professionally edited and designed book. He went on to explain: “The inspiration to write my own book stemmed from my love for creative writing and the endless possibilities that come with it but getting into writing can be daunting.”
He has some top tips on how to improve as a writer too:
* Read books out of your comfort zone.
* Practice writing as much as possible.
* Find your voice.
Excellent advice!
His teacher, Ms Ahsan, is extremely proud of him and is certain he will continue writing and growing in confidence.
The last parents newsletter of the year has now been emailed to parents and carers.
A copy can also be found on the website in News, Newsletters
Merry Christmas
6th Form students visited Queen Mary University on December 13, to look at the courses on offer and placement options and have a tour of the campus.
They looked at the social, leisure and cultural opportunities available through higher education as well as the benefits of studying at a London, Russell Group University.
Former student, alumnus Teddy Okereafor popped in to see his old coach on December 10 and students after his record breaking 50 consecutive caps for Great Britain Basketball that saw him breaking a 45 year old record.
The GB star reflected on his time at our school and took time out to answer questions and sign autographs.
Mr McCormack showed Teddy around and said: “We’re very proud of what he has achieved in his career and we wish him many more years of success.”
Coach Onireti added: “Teddy has a superb talent, making him one of the greats to have represented St Bonaventure’s. I am very proud of him. “
Teddy finished his visit by gifting his signed GB #5 shirt to our PE department for their role in his growing success.
Congratulations to these two students who have been elected to become part of the Student RE Matters Executive Team.
They will represent the school and come together every term to discuss important religious and moral questions.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, share ideas and discuss how to best share ideas in order to educate others about the importance of faith.
This week we can reveal our plans for our Advent Charity Giving.
All week our students will be hearing from our chosen charities via video messages and ways they can get involved.
Already we have collected over £2000 from Years 7, 8 and 9 from this November’s sponsored walks and we’d like to thank parents and carers for their continued generosity and support. We are blessed to have such support every year.
ParentPay can be used to donate to Non Uniform day on December 17.
Merry Christmas.
