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LIFECleethorpes 2016-2017

ALSO INSIDE:

YEAR 11 STUDENTS ENJOY PROM, DESPITE THE WET WEATHER

YEAR 9 MATHEMATICIANS REACH EDGE HILL FINALS

FANCY FAREWELLFOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS

RECORDS BROKENAT SPORTS DAY

ANOTHER YEAR OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL GCSE RESULTS

Cleethorpes Academy

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Alasdair Jukes is congratulated on his results.

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Welcome to Cleethorpes Life, our yearbook which we devote entirely to the outstanding achievements of Cleethorpes Academy students throughout the academic year 2016/17.

This has been another very successful year and these pages show how our students have excelled in all areas of the curriculum, both practically and academically involving themselves fully in the life of the Academy.

Students have taken up opportunities in Sport, Music, charity events, inter-House competitions and many other activities, both within the Academy and externally. The success of our students reflects their hard work and outstanding behaviour and they are a credit to themselves, the Academy and their parents and carers.

GCSE examinations are getting more and more difficult each year and this year has seen the introduction of the new examinations, graded 9 to 1, in English and Maths. Despite the extra rigour in these new examinations, I am extremely proud that the Academy is celebrating yet another year of exceptional results.

72% of students achieved at least a standard pass in English and 71% achieved at least a standard pass in Maths.

76% of students achieved two Sciences (A*-C); 73% History (A*-C); 100% Music and Performing Arts (A*-C); 90% Art (A*-C); 72% French (A*-C) and 95% Textiles (A*-C).

I am so proud of the hard work of students and staff and these results reflect the dedication of everyone at Cleethorpes Academy to succeed. We are also very grateful to Tollbar Multi Academy Trust for their support throughout 2016/17, and we look forward to another successful year ahead.

Janice Hornby,Cleethorpes Academy Principal.

ANOTHER EXCEPTIONAL YEAR FOR OUR STUDENTS

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Cleethorpes Academy Life • 2012 - 2013

SEPTEMBER

4 • Students blow their own trumpets as Open Evening proves more popular than ever

OCTOBER

6 • Rapturous reception for former snooker champion8 • GCSE students mentor Primary pupils for PE9 • Top performing local Academy hands out 150 awards to successful students

NOVEMBER

16 • Students and staff raid dressing-up box to raise £3317.41 for Guide Dogs 18 • Tribute to fallen soldiers on Armistice Day18 • Designs on the prize!19 • Hair cuts raise almost £600 for charity19 • English students bark up the right tree!20 • Year 7 student becomes World Champion Kickboxer21 • “Terrific fundraising effort” means students will sponsor a second guide dog22 • Students are guests of honour at UK Snooker Championships

DECEMBER

24 • 300 students from five academies perform Tollbar MAT’s biggest ever Christmas Concert 28 • Anyone for tea?30 • Grandparents throw themselves into Academy life

JANUARY

31 • University visit shines a light on the future32 • PE students follow in the tracks of Olympians

FEBRUARY

34 • STEM roadshow fosters inquiring minds35 • Science cells win House points for Year 7 students35 • Max wins medal at Rowing Championships36 • French students are a Petit Delight!37 • Students have their say in Youth Parliament Elections38 • Investment in Music has students queueing up to play an instrument42 • Eye on the future as students join forces for Skills Event

MARCH

43 • Favourite novels for World Book Day44 • Year 9 mathematicians reach Edge Hill final44 • Mathematicians tackle Edge Hill Challenge45 • Formidable young Enterprise Team gears up for County Finals46 • Capella House wins netball tournament

APRIL

48 • Physics students investigate wind energy

MAY

49 • Elliot (12) raises money for BHF in honour of grandad50 • Unstoppable young Enterprise team storms through to Regional Final51 • More than 100 students become published authors

JUNE

52 • Fancy farewell for Year 11 students56 • Year 11 students enjoy Prom, despite the wet weather60 • Spotlight on university for Year 8 students

JULY

61 • Louth Tennis Centre coaches students61 • High number of Year 10 students consider Sixth Form College62 • Sports Teams 2016-1765 • Future Midwives, Lawyers and Estate Agents gain advice at Skills Fair65 • Engineering skills are put to the test66 • Students break many records on Academy Sports Day68 • Music Awards celebrate heart and soul of Academy69 • Importance of Sport is highlighted by awards

AUGUST

70 • Another year of highly successful GCSE results

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Text by Tracey Law at Lawpr.co.uk. Photographs by Sean Spencer and Ray Corke, Hull News and Pictures.

High-achievng 2017 GCSE students, Liam McWilliams-Hill and George Harrison, open their results.

Cleethorpes Life • September04

Students were blowing their own trumpets as hundreds of parents and children visited the annual Year 6 Open Evening, following a summer of GCSE success.

Just a month after students achieved the academy’s best ever exam results, many parents and children were eager to get a look at the facilities and register their interest in a place at the Academy from September 2017. The visitors were shown around by existing students, who shared their experiences of life at the Academy.

Rebecca Hyslop, visited the Academy with daughter Imogen (10). “I am really impressed,” she said. “Imogen loves it. I was a pupil here many years ago, but just look at it now.”

Charlotte Wherrett toured the Academy with her daughter Shannon Taylor, who was in Year 6 at Elliston Primary. Accompanied by her younger daughter Ava-Mari (5), Charlotte said: “When I was at school you didn’t think much about the future, but when I speak to children now they have aspirations and many already know where they want to go in life. It is schools like this that show them they can achieve things and give them the skills to help them to get there.

“Shannon has been on taster days at Cleethorpes Academy and she has come back with a new lease of life. This is our first choice for a secondary school.”

Michelle and Paul Baughan, already had an idea of the facilities at Cleethorpes Academy, as their eldest daughter, Jade, graduated from the Academy three years ago, and had just completed an Art Foundation Course prior to studying for a degree. They visited the Open Evening with their younger daughter, Aimee.

Michelle said: “This is also our first choice school for Aimee. Our daughter, Jade, had a fantastic time here.”

STUDENTS BLOW THEIR OWN TRUMPETS AS OPEN EVENING PROVES MORE

POPULAR THAN EVER

Cleethorpes Life • September 05

Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby, meets Rebecca Hyslop and daughter Imogen at the Year 6 Open Evening.

Olivia Hunt (10) visits the Science Department with Dad Stephen. They are pictured looking at a pig’s heart with Year 11 student, Abbigale Nolan (15).

Ava-Mari Taylor (5) tries her hand at the ukulele coached by Year 9 Cleethorpes Academy student, Beth Downes (13).

Taylor Germaney (10) and Aimee Baughan (10) in the Music Department with (l-r) Ryan Brown (14) Year 10, Robert Benson (14) Year 10, Music Teacher Alex Frost, Teaching Assistant, Chalky Chawner-Lilley and Brandon Connor (15) Year 11.

Charlotte Wherrett and daughters, Shannon and Ava-Mari, with Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby.

Andrew Cammell (10) and Dad Steve in the Fitness Suite with (l-r) Jessica Houlton, Cleethorpes Academy PE Teacher, and Cleethorpes Academy students Byron Washington (11) and Spencer Lambert (12), Year 8.

Cleethorpes Life • October06

Six times World Snooker Champion and cult radio DJ, Steve Davis, received a rapturous welcome from students of all ages when he visited Cleethorpes Academy before handing out awards at the Annual Presentation Evening at Grimsby Auditorium.

Although he has now retired from professional snooker, Steve has appeared on television screens in programmes such as I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here - bringing him to the attention of a younger audience.

Cleethorpes Academy Principal Janice Hornby said: “We had a number of celebrities to choose from and we took a selection of pictures out to the student body to see who they recognised. More people recognised him than anyone else. He’s been really easy to talk to and got involved with the students. Having someone high profile interacting with the students is a huge motivational factor for them.”

For Year 7 student, Taylor Fretwell (11), Steve’s visit gave him the opportunity to meet a hero.

A snooker enthusiast, who would like one day to play professionally, Taylor said: “It is amazing to meet him. I was absolutely ecstatic when they told us Steve Davis was coming to Cleethorpes Academy. I could not believe it. My brother and I watch snooker all the time on TV and we play at Cue World and the Working Men’s Club.”

On a tour of the Academy’s outstanding PE facilities, Steve proved to be a great sport, shooting balls with the netball players, playing a full game of badminton with the boys and lifting weights in the Fitness Suite - all in his suit!

Students from all year groups were excited to meet the snooker legend and were keen to get his autograph.

Steve is no stranger to the area, having visited in the 1970’s before he became a professional snooker player. He said: “I first came here in 1976/77 and spent some time playing with Mike Hallet. We were playing at various places. We played at The Tower and then had fish and chips at the Pea Bung. I stayed in Brighowgate and remember the crossing.”

Coached early on by his father, snooker was more of a hobby than a career he had chosen, as he explained:

“Pot Black was the thing on the television, that was my father’s hobby. I used to watch it with my father. I fell in love with it. When I was fourteen and half or 15, it was the first time I played on full size tables. I was in the right place at the right time.

“I got into the game in 1979, I was becoming really good. The BBC decided to take a chance on showing the World Championships. Two years later I won it. When I was convinced by my manager to turn professional it didn’t cross my mind you could make a career out of it. I just wanted to play better players and try and improve.”

RAPTUROUS RECEPTION FOR FORMER SNOOKER CHAMPION

Highlights of his career to date have seen him triumph when being considered as the underdog. “I wasn’t supposed to win and I won beating Ronnie O’ Sullivan,” he continued.

“I beat John Higgins when he was World Champion - that was great. But my proudest moment was in the 1985 final, which was the most watched. I lost to Dennis Taylor but it’s the most remembered moment. I have been able to learn to almost enjoy it!”

Steve’s joking advice to the academy students was simple: “Get the best possible grades so that you can get away from your parents as quickly as possible!”

Cleethorpes Life • October 07

Steve Davis shoots a netball with members of the Cleethorpes Academy netball teams.

Former World Snooker Champion, Steve Davis signs autographs with Cleethorpes Academy students Tyler Smith, Taylor Fretwell, Jac Allenby and Ashley Gibbons.

Steve Davis meets badminton students (l-r) Tom Jamieson, Cody Parker, Declan Holt, Harrison Szep, Lloyd Scott and Athisak Boualivanh.

Steve Davis visits Cleethorpes Academy’s Fitness Suite and meets the students. Also pictured (far right) are Mary Toyne, Rob Colbert (Vice Principal) and Janice Hornby (Principal).Trying his hand on the badminton court.

Students have a chat with Steve Davis at Cleethorpes Academy. They are: (Back l-r) Ashleigh Bland, Declan Holt, Harrison Szep, Cody Parker, Jade Dalton, Charlotte Bendall. (Front l-r) Thomas Jamieson and Elisha Thomas.

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September and October saw the start of Cleethorpes Academy’s Primary Sports Festivals with Year 1 primary pupils visiting the Academy for a PE multi skills session. The session was led by some of the Year 9 and Year 10 GCSE PE students at the Academy and was delivered to Reynolds, Thrunscoe, Elliston and Bursar Primary schools and academies.

Cleethorpes Academy offers a multitude of events to its primary feeder schools throughout the course of the academic year to all age groups.

GCSE STUDENTS MENTOR PRIMARY PUPILS FOR PE

TOP PERFORMING LOCAL ACADEMY HANDS OUT 150 AWARDS TO SUCCESSFUL STUDENTSCleethorpes Academy celebrated being the top performing school in North East Lincolnshire at its Annual Presentation Evening 2016, held at Grimsby Auditorium.

One hundred and fifty trophies and awards were presented to students for progress and achievement in the previous 12 months by a man whose own success has still to be bettered in the world of snooker. Six times World Champion Steve Davis - the only snooker player ever to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year - belied all expectations with his humour, comedy and sheer likeability as he brought the house down with his anecdotes of life as a reputedly “boring man.”

“They said I was boring for only ever talking about snooker, but that’s all they ever asked me about so I didn’t stand a chance,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Steve had visited Cleethorpes Academy to see for himself the outstanding facilities and dedication of staff and students. As he handed out the trophies at the awards night, Steve joked that he would need to warm his hands up in readiness for the “3,000 trophies” which he had to present. “I have never seen an awards night like this at any school. Absolutely amazing,” he said.

Cleethorpes Life • October08

Phoebe from Thrunscoe Primary Academy gets some tips from Cleethorpes Academy Year 10, GCSE PE student, Elliot Keith (15).

Pupils from Reynolds Academy take part in the PE session mentored by Bethany Wharton (13).Year 9, GCSE PE student, Ebony Sherriff (13) coaches pupils from Reynolds Academy.

Year 10 GCE PE student Elliot Keith (15) mentors Thrunscoe pupils.

The Cleethorpes Academy Award winners with (centre) Steve Davis, Janice Hornby (Cleethorpes Academy Principal), Philip Bond (Chair of Governors), and David Hampson (CEO Tollbar Family of Academies).

Former six times World snooker Champion Steve Davis takes the stage.

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His message to students was simple: “I found something I loved doing, I worked hard and I practised to become the best I could at it. That’s all you can ask of yourself in anything.

“Ok, I was also lucky,” he added. “My job was hitting small balls into a slightly bigger hole with a pointed stick for 35 years and I was very good at it. But timing played a big part in my success too. I came into snooker in the 1980s when they wanted to show off colour TV to its best extent and thought that the coloured snooker balls would be a great way of doing that. Snooker was suddenly popular on TV and the rest is history.

“You should continue to work hard at Cleethorpes Academy because from where I am standing timing looks to be on your side now too. This is a fantastic place to be and you should make the most of your opportunities here,” he said.

Earlier in the evening, David Hampson, Tollbar Family of Academies’ Chief Executive, paid tribute to the staff and students at Cleethorpes Academy. He said:

“I want to congratulate the students for their outstanding examination outcomes, I also want to thank the staff for their true professionalism, dedication to the students, and incredible endeavours last year in ensuring that all students, no matter what their perceived potential, achieved excellent attainment but also made massive progress.”

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal, said: “This year our students have persevered through many difficulties in the pursuit of the excellent outcomes they achieved, they did not give up and rose to the challenge - they believed in themselves.”

Awards were presented to students in a wide variety of categories, rewarding effort, progress and achievement in all aspects of academy life.

The 2016 recipient of the Chief Executive’s Special Award for the Most Exceptional Student was Logan Kitt (16). Presenting the award, Multi Academy Trust CEO, David Hampson, described Logan as “a keen sportsman, dedicated student, and an ambassador for Capella House, whose positive attitude was infectious among his peers.”

Logan said:

“I feel privileged to have won this trophy. My time at Cleethorpes Academy was fantastic and I miss it.” Logan is now studying for his A Levels at college.

Logan’s mum, Deanah Kitt-Bushell, added: “Sending my children to Cleethorpes Academy was the best decision I have ever made.”

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Molly Ward receives the award for Best GCSE Results from Janice Hornby and Steve Davis.

Eleanor O’Sullivan receives the award for Year 8 Progress from Steve Davis.

Logan Kitt was the recipient of the Chief Executive’s Special Award for the Most Exceptional Student. He is pictured with Tollbar Family of Academies’ Chief Executive, David Hampson, and Steve Davis.

Cleethorpes Academy Choir performs Hall of Fame.

Thomas Jamieson and Dominique Turner receive the House Trophy for Capella from Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby, and Steve Davis.

Ryan Brown receives the award for Year 9 Progress from Steve Davis.

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Eliott Butler received the award for GCSE Progress. He was described as a student who “applied himself in a quiet and conscientious manner, and who greatly exceeded his own targets.”

Eliott said:

“I was shy at school and I didn’t expect to do this well. It was definitely thanks to the great support I got from the teachers.”

Molly Ward achieved the academy’s Best GCSE Results (7A* and 2 A grades) and is now studying for her A Levels at Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College.

“I had a good time and I got the grades I needed thanks to the academy,” she said.

Cleethorpes Academy Governor, Jane Aukett, presented the Dr Aukett Chemistry Award, which was won by William Blight for his “tenacious attitude and passion for chemistry” which resulted in superb GCSE results.

Millie Hopwood received the Daffodil Fisher Memorial Trust Art Prize from Cleethorpes Academy Chair of Governors, Philip Bond, who described her as “a student whose dedication and thoughtfulness produced exceptional pieces of art work.”

Throughout the evening the presentation of awards was interspersed with fabulous performances from almost 100 of the academy’s musicians and dancers. Having been together just a month, the Ukulele Group gave a rousing performance of Bring Me Sunshine; Cleethorpes Academy Chorus and Dancers could have been on Broadway with their rendition of 42nd Street; and Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dancers brought the house down with a stunning performance from The Lion King.

Closing the evening, Mr Bond thanked Steve Davis for his “brilliant” speech and for taking time out to spend with the students.

Eliott Butler receives the award for GCSE Progress from Janice Hornby and Steve Davis.

Dancers perform The Lion King.

Milly Kerry receives the award for Year 7 Achievement from Steve Davis.

Millie Hopwood receives the Daffodil Fisher Memorial Trust Art Prize from Cleethorpes Academy Chair of Governors, Philip Bond, and Steve Davis.

Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dancers perform a song from the Lion King to close the show.

Athisak Boualivanh receives the award for Year 10 Progress from Steve Davis.

Cleethorpes Life • October12

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THE FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS IS:SUBJECT SHIELD AWARDS

FOR KS3 PROGRESS

MUSICAWARDS

PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT CUPS

SUBJECT SHIELD AWARDS FOR KS3 ATTAINMENT

SUBJECT SHIELD AWARDS FOR KS4 PROGRESS

SUBJECT SHIELD AWARDS FOR KS4 ATTAINMENT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS

JACK BUTTERS YEAR 7 FOOTBALL CENTRAL VENUE LEAGUE

SCARLETT SWINTON

YEAR 7 GIRLS INDOOR ATHLETICS WINNERS

LIBBY COX YEAR 7 GIRLS INDOOR HOCKEY WINNERS

ABBIE-MAY EMSLIE YEAR 9 AND 10 GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM WINNERS

ABBIE-MAY EMSLIE YEAR 9 AND 10 GIRLS TAG RUGBY WINNERS

THOMAS JAMIESON

YEAR 10 FOOTBALL DIVISION 2 WINNERS

LEO CHARLTON YEAR 10 SOFTBALL WINNERS

LIAM BLAKEY YEAR 11 FOOTBALL DIVISION 2 WINNERS

JACK HOLMES YEAR 8 BOYS ATHLETICS DIVISION 2 WINNERS

TAYLOR WASHINGTON

YEAR 9 BOYS ATHLETICS DIVISION 2 WINNERS

CODY PARKER YEAR 10 BOYS ATHLETICS DIVISION 2 WINNERS

LIBBY COX YEAR 7 GIRLS ATHLETICS DIVISION 2 WINNERS

BETHANY JAGGER YEAR 8 GIRLS ATHLETICS DIVISION 2 WINNERS

AMBER LAYCOCK YEAR 9 GIRLS ATHLETICS DIVISION 2 WINNERS

AMBER LAYCOCK YEAR 7-10 GIRLS ATHLETICS OVERALL CHAMPIONS

THOMAS JAMIESON

YEAR 7-10 BOYS ATHLETICS OVERALL CHAMPIONS

DECLAN HOLT YEAR 7-10 BOYS COMBINED RELAY CHAMPIONS

ELISHA THOMAS YEAR 7-10 GIRLS COMBINED RELAY CHAMPIONS

ABBIE-MAY EMSLIE & THOMAS JAMIESON

YEAR 7-10 DIVISION 2 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS

CONNOR ALTOFT ART

TAHSIN AKTAR CITIZENSHIP

BETH DOWNES ENGLISH

HOLLY GILES FRENCH

CALEB BUSHELL GEOGRAPHY

ELEANOR O’SULLIVAN

HISTORY

LILLY BRATTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JACK PARKER MATHEMATICS

ERNEST JASINSKI MUSIC

SCARLETT SWINTON

PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS

HARVEY SEATON-NORTON

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS

PHETTI-TANYA PHILLIPS

SCIENCE

DOMINIQUE TURNER

TECHNOLOGY

CHARLIE LAYCOCK TEXTILES

DEMI-LEIGH GRANT MOST PROGRESS: STRING SECTION

ERNEST JASINSKI MOST PROGRESS: GUITAR SECTION

HOLLY LARSEN MOST PROGRESS: VOCAL SECTION

OLIVER PLUMRIDGE MOST PROGRESS: WOODWIND SECTION

ABBIE MUNSON MOST PROGRESS: PERCUSSION SECTION

ALEXANDRA COOKSON

MOST PROMISING MUSICIAN KS3

JAKE LENT MOST PROMISING MUSICIAN KS4

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

RYAN BROWN PIANO

HOLLY LARSEN VOICE

BRANDON CONNOR GUITAR

ISABELLA CLARKSON

ART

ELLA GRAY CITIZENSHIP

BETHANY-ANNE MITCHELL

ENGLISH

LIBBY PETERSON FRENCH

CONNOR SCALES GEOGRAPHY

NARGIS AMINI HISTORY

ABI FLOWERS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

EZEE LAWRENSON MATHEMATICS

JACOB PERRIN MUSIC

LIBBY COX PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS

JACK HOLMES PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS

MILLY KERRY SCIENCE

BETHANY WOOLNOUGH

TECHNOLOGY

VICTORIA CLEVELAND

TEXTILES

WOODY NEWBY ART

GEORGE HARRISON

BUSINESS

RYAN BROWN CITIZENSHIP

DESIREE ZOMBRA ENGLISH

ATHISAK BOUALIVANH

FRENCH

EMILY HUDSON GEOGRAPHY

HARRY BURDEN HISTORY

CHRISTOPHER DILNOT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

REECE THOMAS MATHEMATICS

KATI NEAL MUSIC

MADISON GRAVES PERFORMING ARTS

KATE BAKER PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS

CODY PARKER PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS

ASHLEIGH BLAND SCIENCE

CLAYTON JOHNSON

TECHNOLOGY

PORSHA CHARLTON

TEXTILES

GEORGE BRAMBLES

ART

PETER-DAVID-PARRISH

BUSINESS

ELISHA THOMAS ENGLISH

DINAH BAMPI FRENCH

ALISON TAYLOR GEOGRAPHY

JACOB CUMMINS HISTORY

SAM GRANT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BRANDON CONNOR

MATHEMATICS

ROBERT BENSON MUSIC

ALISHA JONES PERFORMING ARTS

HATTIE GOWANS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS

THOMAS JAMIESON PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS

JASMINE DANN SCIENCE

ELLIE MAE ROUTLEDGE

TECHNOLOGY

ALASDAIR JUKES TEXTILES

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YEAR 7 PROGRESS DOMINIQUE TURNER

YEAR 8 PROGRESS ELEANOR O’SULLIVAN

YEAR 9 PROGRESS RYAN BROWN

YEAR 10 PROGRESS ATHISAK BOUALIVANH

YEAR 7 ACHIEVEMENT

MILLY KERRY

YEAR 8 ACHIEVEMENT

BETHANY-ANNE MITCHELL

YEAR 9 ACHIEVEMENT

ROBERT BENSON

YEAR 10 ACHIEVEMENT

BRANDON CONNOR

DR AUKETT CHEMISTRY AWARD

WILLIAM BLIGHT

DAFFODIL FISHER MEMORIAL TRUST ART PRIZE

MILLIE HOPWOOD

HOUSE TROPHY CAPELLA

GCSE PROGRESS AWARD

ELIOTT BUTLER

BEST GCSE RESULTS

MOLLY WARD

CEO AWARD LOGAN KITT

BEST GCSE PROGRESS

ELIOTT BUTLER

CHARLOTTE WOOD

LIAM BLAKEY

JACOB WOOD

MORGAN PALMER

MOLLY WARD

BRANDON RICE

LOGAN KITT

JAMIE RAVEN

JORDAN WESTFIELD

SHANEECE MUSSON

LEON POWLES

INDIA BURDEN

LOGAN RYAN

CHLOE CLARK

HANNAH READ

ABBIE KINNAIRD

OLIVER KERRY

BEST GCSE RESULTS

MOLLY WARD

CAITLIN BELLAMY

MEGAN PEARSON

BECKY LEGGETT

WILLIAM BLIGHT

JASMINE CARRIE

TAYLOR JOHNSON

SHANEECE MUSSON

MILLY WOODS

MATTHEW MORTLOCK

AARON JOLLY

EMILY-MAE KIRK

CAMERON CROFT

ANYA REDMOND

KIERA SOPER

MADELINE COLE

OLIVER KERRY

HARRY ODLIN

JUSTIN WARD

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STUDENTS AND STAFF RAID DRESSING-UP BOX TO RAISE £3317.41 FOR GUIDE DOGSStudents took part in a sponsored walk in aid of their chosen charity, Guide Dogs. The students have raised thousands of pounds for the charity in previous years and this year students (and staff) took to the academy field on a glorious afternoon in an array of fancy dress outfits. They raised an incredible £3317.41.

Principal Janice Hornby said:

“Everyone always gives 100 per cent to raise money for charity and nothing is too much for the students or staff. This year’s event was fantastic and the amount of money we raised is amazing. Thank you to everyone.”

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Year 7 student Adam Yardley (11) as Mario.

Jane Wilson, with her guide dog Yvette, and Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby, are pictured with (l-r) Ellie-Mae Nolan (Year 11), Emma Kirk (Year 7), Toni-Jayne Barrett (Year 8), Sophie Lofts (Year 7), Lucie Leivers (Year 8), Louise Peart (Year 7), Charlie Buckley (Year 7) and Kiyanna Chester (Year 11) .

Eleanor O’Sullivan (13) and Lily Currie (13), both Year 9.

(l-r) Year 8 student Lauren Wharton (13) as Red Riding Hood, Year 7 student Poppy Quinn (11) as Snow White, Year 7 student John Cleveland (11) as Grandma and Year 8 student Vicky Cleveland (12) as the Wolf.

Even the Heads of House got into the spirit. They are: (l-r) Mr James Young (Antares), Mr Les Jones (Rigel), Mrs Michelle Hammond (Capella) and Mr Barney French (Sirius).

Minions (l-r) Georgia Soper (12) and Ella Hufton (12), both Year 8.

Sponsored Walk in aid of Guide Dogs. (l-r) Year 11 students Shannon O’Neill (15) and Tyla Capps (15).

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TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS ON ARMISTICE DAY

ENGLISH STUDENTS BARK UP THE RIGHT TREE!How to be a responsible dog owner was the topic for discussion by Year 8 English students, who entered a Woofs competition. Students had to write down their ideas with illustrations and the winners were: (l-r) 1st place, Jemma Hodge (13), 3rd place, Amy Phillips (12), and 2nd place, Sian Atherton (12).

HAIR CUTS RAISE ALMOST £600 FOR CHARITY

Students paid their own tribute to fallen soldiers on Armistice Day by lowering the flag to half mast at the Academy, followed by two minutes’ silence.

Pictured is Cleethorpes Academy Principal Janice Hornby with students (l-r) Will Wells (14), Mathew Salkeld (14), Caitlin Drant (13), Holly Larsen (13), Joshua Robinson (12), Elliot Keith (15) with flag (all Army Cadets), and Dylan Kitchen (11) and Ellissa Randell (12), both Sea Cadets.

Entering an IT Design Competition paid dividends for two talented Year 9 students.

Delighted Beth Downes (13) won a Playstation 4, and Tom Haley (13) won a £50 Amazon voucher.

Winner Beth said: “We had to design a machine to help people. Mine was to help people like diabetics inject themselves.”

Tom said: “I came 2nd having designed grip warmers for a push bike.”

IT Design Competition winners Beth Downes and Tom Hale.

Robyn Perkes (12) and Lucy England (11) who had their hair cut for charity.

DESIGNS ON THE PRIZE!

Two Year 7 students had their hair cut to raise money for charity.

Robyn Perkes (12) and Lucy England (11) each had several inches cut off their hair for cancer charities. Lucy’s Dad, Ian England, has had cancer in the past. He is now recovered. Lucy raised £372 for Macmillan Nurses. Robyn has raised over £200 for the Little Princess Trust.

Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby, said: “This a very selfless act on behalf of the girls and I am very proud of them both.”

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YEAR 7 STUDENT BECOMES WORLD CHAMPION KICKBOXER

Year 7 student Jack Dalton became a World Champion Kickboxer after returning from the British Chinese Kickboxing Championships in Portugal with four gold medals, including individual and team medals.

Jack has been kickboxing for nine years with the British Chinese Kickboxing Association. On this occasion he became Under 40kg World Champion, Sword World Champion, Continuous World Champion, and Teams World Champion.

Jack said:“I am delighted with my achievements so far and I want to win more medals in the future.”

Jack in action.

Year 7 student Jack Dalton, who is a Kickboxing World Champion.

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Students will sponsor a second guide dog after a tremendous fundraising effort.

The students already sponsor 10-month old puppy Meggie - named by them last year, now, after raising £3317.41 in one go through a sponsored walk around the Academy field, they will name a second puppy.

As a special thank you, the students received a visit from Meggie, who has just received a positive assessment for her training and is well on the way to becoming a guide dog.

There are currently 43 people on the waiting list for a guide dog in the region. The average cost of a guide dog from birth to retirement is £50,000, so the charity is in constant need of fundraising.

Meggie came in with her handlers, and volunteer puppy walker John Anstie gave Year 7 students an update on her progress.

Kelly Hodson, Community Fundraising Development Officer for Guide Dogs, said: “We are always so grateful for every single penny of fundraising that people provide. The students at Cleethorpes Academy continue to

be very generous to Guide Dogs and we are absolutely delighted to be able to come in and show them Meggie’s progress so far.”

Year 7 student Ellena Sowter (11) said: “Meggie is lovely and we all wanted to raise as much money as we could to sponsor another dog because there are so many people who need them.”

Michelle Hammond, Head of Capella House at Cleethorpes Academy, said: “I cannot believe how generous the students have been. They raised a terrific amount of money through this sponsored walk and, in fact, there was so much money to collect in that we had to extend the deadline.”

Janice Hornby, Principal of the Academy, said: “The students have done a wonderful job in raising this money and we are so proud to be able to hand it over to Guide Dogs and sponsor a second dog. We have put forward a couple of names to them already.”

Handing over the money to Guide Dogs. Pictured (back row) are Michelle Hammond (Head of Capella House at Cleethorpes Academy); Janice Hornby (Cleethorpes Academy Principal); Kelly Hodson (Guide Dogs); John Anstie (Volunteer). Front row with Meggie, the guide dog they sponsor, are representatives of each House at Cleethorpes Academy. They are Kacey Perkins (13) from Rigel House; Demi Grant (12) from Sirius House; Darcey Pickerden (12) from Antarius House; and Ellena Sowter (11) from Capella House.

Cleethorpes Academy Year 7 student Ellena Sowter hands over a cheque for £3317.41 raised by students through a sponsored walk, to Kelly Hodson, from Guide Dogs.

“TERRIFIC FUNDRAISING EFFORT” MEANS STUDENTS WILL SPONSOR A SECOND GUIDE DOG

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Six times World Snooker Champion Steve Davis delivered on a promise he made to students by inviting them along for a behind the scenes tour of the Betway UK Snooker Championships 2016 in York.

Steve was impressed by Year 7 student Taylor Fretwell’s knowledge of the sport when he visited the academy for the annual Presentation Evening in October. Taylor (11) told him how he played regularly with his brothers at Cleethorpes Working Men’s Club and loved to watch the professionals on TV, especially Ronnie O ‘Sullivan.

Taylor and nine other students were guests of honour at the championships at York Barbican, where they met commentator Rob Walker and got a first hand view of the tournament, including the match between Ronnie O’Sullivan, who is widely regarded as the sport’s greatest player in the modern era, and former UK Champion Matt Stevens.

“I even got to sit in Ronnie’s chair alongside the snooker table before he came out,” said Taylor. “It was awesome. I think the snooker table looks much bigger on TV though.”

The students were given a warm welcome by the BBC team, who were broadcasting the match live on BBC 2. They allowed the students to look through the cameras and see how they film the event. They were then given their choice of the best seats for the match and even received a shout out from the commentators to welcome them to the auditorium.

Steve Davis, who welcomed them into the arena before resuming his duties as a commentator for the BBC, said: “It is a great experience for the children to come here and see what goes on. If they already love snooker then they are probably fans for life, but we might just catch a few others who have not shown an interest before.”

Rob Colbert, who accompanied the students from Cleethorpes Academy, said: “We are delighted to be here at this event as special guests. It is a wonderful experience for the students and it is fascinating to see what goes on behind the scenes.”

STUDENTS ARE GUESTS OF HONOUR AT UK SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Steve Davis and commentator Rob Walker welcome the Cleethorpes Academy students for a behind the scenes tour of the Betway UK Snooker Championships in York.Steve Davis and the BBC crew prepare to broadcast the event from York Barbican.

Snooker enthusiast Taylor Fretwell (11), who inspired Steve Davis to invite the students to the championships, tries out his hero Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chair before the match.

Year 11 students, Athisak Boualivanh and Thomas Jamieson, have a look through the BBC cameras.

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More than 300 students from five local academies put on a spectacular Christmas concert for an audience of more than 1,000 parents, friends and family at Grimsby Auditorium.

The Tollbar Multi Academy Trust students, aged from 4-18 years, transported the audience from the West End to Ronnie Scott’s jazz club with a mixture of performances that included, singing, dancing and instrumentals.

Chief Executive David Hampson opened the show, telling the audience that this was by far the biggest concert ever performed by the Multi Academy Trust, and that it included performances from children from Tollbar, Cleethorpes, Somercotes, Reynolds and Theddlethorpe Academies.

The concert began with a rousing performance from the Tollbar MAT Combined Choirs, which included 226 students from all five academies, who performed When I Grow Up from Matilda.

Cleethorpes Academy Ensemble and Ballet Group performed Walking In The Air from The Snowman, with young soprano soloist Joel Swinton rivalling Aled Jones with his stunning vocals.

Somercotes Academy piano soloist, Alfie Paine, played Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars with confidence and maturity, with visual interpretation by Somercotes Dance Group.

Tollbar Academy String Ensemble performed Carol of The Bells and Tollbar Wind Ensemble performed Jingle Bell Rock.

Reynolds Academy Choir received rapturous applause for their performance of Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka, followed by a confident, clear rendition of Tomorrow from Annie, with soloists Daniella Andrews, Freya Cawley, Alexandra Forster, Mia Hinesman, Ellie-May Lewis, Isaac Morrison and Arun Thirumaran.

The most dazzling performance of the first half transformed the auditorium into a West End Theatre, as Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dance Group, with soloists Brandon Connor and Holly Larsen, brought The Lion King musical to life. With a performance of He Lives In You, the vibrant costumes and spectacular showmanship from the dancers combined with sheer joy to bring the greatest response from the audience so far.

In the second half, the Christmas season was celebrated in style, with Somercotes and Theddlethorpe Academy Choirs singing Mariah Carey’s foot-tapping All I Want For Christmas. This was the first time some of the children have performed on such a large stage. They also sang The Greatest by Sia.

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300 STUDENTS FROM FIVE ACADEMIES PERFORM TOLLBAR MAT’S BIGGEST EVER CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Tollbar MAT Combined Choirs - 226 students - perform When I Grow Up from Matilda.

Soloists Holly Larsen and Jocelyn Dodd perform When Christmas Comes To Town from The Polar Express with Cleethorpes Academy Choir.

Cleethorpes Academy dancer Amelia Hooper accompanies Reynolds Academy Quartet - Tilly Newell, Holly Rowntree, Mia Enefer, and Kenysha Johnson - who sang Perfect Nanny.

Cleethorpes Academy Ensemble and Ballet Group.

Cleethorpes Academy dancer Amelia Hooper.

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Cleethorpes Academy and Tollbar Academy String and Glockenspiel Group had everyone joining in with We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and Somercotes Academy Ensemble and soloist Lucie Wells gave a beautiful performance of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.

Cleethorpes Academy and Reynolds Academy Guitar Group played a Christmas medley. Cleethorpes Academy Choir, Ukulele Group and Dancers had the audience clapping along to Once Upon A Christmas Song by Gary Barlow.

The highlight of the second half, however, was a truly amazing performance by Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College Year 12 student, Tom Whalley (16) whose saxophone solo of Christmas Bling by Drake heralded thunderous applause from the audience. Tom held the stage under a single spotlight and his extraordinary gift for playing the saxophone had the audience spellbound.

Tollbar Academy Choir, whose sheer numbers engulfed most of the stage, continued the jazz theme with a joyful performance of Jazz Gloria.

The concert closed with Tollbar MAT Combined Choirs singing Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade.

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Cleethorpes Academy and Reynolds Academy Guitar Group with a Christmas medley.

Cleethorpes Academy Choir, Ukulele Group and Dancers.

Cleethorpes Academy Ensemble and Ballet Group.

Cleethorpes Academy soprano soloist Joel Swinton sings Walking In The Air.

Cleethorpes Academy Ensemble and Ballet Group.

Cleethorpes Academy Guitar Group.

Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dance Group perform He Lives In You from The Lion King.

Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dance Group with soloists Brandon Connor and Holly Larsen performing The Lion King.

Cleethorpes Academy Choir and Dance Group perform He Lives In You from The Lion King.

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ANYONE FOR TEA?A cup of tea and a chat is all it takes for Year 7 students to show their former primary school teachers how well they have settled into their new school.

Teachers from feeder primary schools turned up to have a guided tour of the Academy facilities and be waited upon by the students, who have grown and matured in the months since they left primary school last summer.

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal, said: “It is a pleasure to welcome the primary teachers into the academy every year to see the children that they have had responsibility for over the last few years.

“It is reassuring for both the teachers and students to see how well they have coped with moving to a large academy, and the students always take pleasure in showing them their work.”

St Joseph’s Head Sarah Pollard chats with some of her former pupils at Cleethorpes Academy.

Thrunscoe Head Jill Goodwin catches up with former pupils, Lewis Tuck and Jack Dalton, in the Art Department at Cleethorpes Academy.

St Joseph’s Head Sarah Pollard and Year 6 Teacher Emily Powell with their former pupils at Cleethorpes Academy.

Thrunscoe Head Jill Goodwin and teacher Simon Bate enjoy a cuppa with former pupils at Cleethorpes Academy.

William Barcroft Year 6 Teachers, Emma Price and Scott Berry, are supplied with tea and biscuits by former pupils at Cleethorpes Academy.

Reynolds Academy Teachers, Stephen Lond and Gabrielle Gray, and TA Ross Hutchinson (left) catch up with their former pupils now in Year 7 at Cleethorpes Academy.

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GRANDPARENTS THROW THEMSELVES INTO ACADEMY LIFE

Grandparents couldn’t wait to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in when they visited Cleethorpes Academy for the annual Year 7 Grandparents’ Day.

This year dozens of grandparents received a tour of the academy and some even took part in a range of Art and Design and Technology projects, which allowed them to take home a memento of the day.

Libby Dabb gets a helping hand from grandparents Colin and Christine Dabb in the Technology Department.

Year 7 student Maisie Pearce in Technology at Cleethorpes Academy with grandparents Ernie and Linda Thompson.

A stitch in time! Year 7 student Elliot Blow with grandparents David and Carol Cooke at Cleethorpes Academy Grandparents’ Day.

Family Affair! Leah Hooper with grandparents Pete and Michele Westerman and Ian and Barbara Hooper.

Students were given an insight into what their futures could be like on a visit to York University.

Students from Years 8 to 11 went on separate visits to the university, courtesy of Shine. The Shine Programme aims to support pupils from schools across Yorkshire, the Humber and North East to reach their full potential.

It is organised and run by York University and is a long running, holistic approach to getting students from different backgrounds to aspire to getting into Higher Education. Students went on tours of the university and took part in workshops, working on their own and in teams, with both friends from their own school and students who attend other schools.

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Prinicpal, said: “The students thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and got a great deal out of the trips. These events and links with the university carry on throughout their school years and run through until the students leave the Academy in Year 11, and then on into their further education at other establishments.

“The students are shown that university is an achievable aim, and they are given valuable advice on subjects they can study and budgeting to get the most out of their time there.“

UNIVERSITY VISIT SHINES A LIGHT ON THE FUTURE

Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 and 11 students visit the University of York to take part in the Shine Conference. They are pictured with student ambassadors, Molly Hawthorne and Cole Tennant-Fry.

Year 8 and 9 students from Cleethorpes Academy who visited York University as part of the Shine Programme. They are pictured with student ambassadors, Rich Winter and Sophie Bestwick.

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Even Olympic heroes have to start somewhere, and Year 10 GCSE PE students took to the track for the first time when they visited the National Cycling Centre in Manchester.

The students completed an introductory session into track cycling, which included handling of the bike, control on corners and bends, and also time trials.

This is the fifth year running that Tollbar Multi Academy Trust has offered students from its academies the opportunity to visit the iconic velodrome, which is home to many of the UK’s most successful Olympians.

In previous years, students have bumped into medallists such as Sir Chris Hoy while training at the centre, but this year students had the venue all to themselves.

Simon Blewitt, Curriculum Leader for PE at Cleethorpes Academy, said:“Students were taught the basic skills and techniques by a specialist coach. All students gained confidence lap by lap and took the gradual approach to braving the banks.

“Ultimately, all students were video recorded when participating in the track time trial. This required each student to race against the clock to record their fastest time possible in one flying lap. All students applied their knowledge and understanding, and demonstrated one hundred per cent effort within their final race.

“For the students’ GCSE PE exam, forty percent of their final grade is knowledge and understanding for the active participant. Therefore, this was a fantastic and exciting opportunity for particular students to trial a new sport and to help improve their GCSE practical grade.”

PE STUDENTS FOLLOW IN THE TRACKS OF OLYMPIANS

Paul Morphet (Cycling Coach) with Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 GCSE PE students, Kate Baker, Matthew Hooper, Elliot Keith, Torena-Mai Baxter, Millie Hammond and Jack Humberstone, at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. Kate Baker in action on the cycling track. Torena-Mai Baxter.

Matthew Hooper.

Elliot Keith.

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Pictured with a voice-controlled robot are Cleethorpes Academy students (l-r) Oliver Brackenbury 12, Harry Rowntree (13), Toni-Jayne Barrett (12), Joshua Jones (12), Megan Arnold (12) and Amy Phillips (12). Also pictured are Roadshow staff Jonny Malcolm, Charlie Sellers and Ceri Morgan, and Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby.

STEM ROADSHOW FOSTERS INQUIRING MINDSStudents from Cleethorpes Academy took part in a STEM roadshow produced by BAE Systems, the RAF and Royal Navy.

STEM is an educational program developed to prepare Primary and Secondary school students for college and graduate study in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths. In addition to subject-specific learning, STEM aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration skills.

Year 7 and 8 pupils from Cleethorpes Academy joined the RAF, Navy and BAE systems as they experienced first hand what drones are used for and the importance they have within the Royal Forces.

The students showed off their prior knowledge of binary code and created their own program written in binary. Some pupils interacted with a robot and issued commands, which the robot followed.

Cleethorpes Academy student Toni-Jayne Barrett (12), said:

“I enjoyed it. The robot falling over and getting back up was funny and pretty amazing. The drones were really interesting.”

Year 7 Science students built animal, plant or egg cells from materials they brought in from home to win an Inter-House Science Competition.

Victoria Cookson, Assistant Curriculum Leader for Science: “There were some very impressive models. A lot of work and imagination went into them.”

SCIENCE CELLS WIN HOUSE POINTS FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS

Cleethorpes Academy Year 7 Inter-House Science Competition. Pictured are the winning students from each house: (l-r) Amy Starbuck (Antares), Jessica Redgraves (Sirius), Lily Smith (Capella) and Callum Stocks (Rigel).

Triumphant Cleethorpes Academy rowers Max Osgothorpe, Libby Capes and Jack Holmes, with Cleethorpes Academy PE teacher Scott Lambert.

Cleethorpes Academy students held their own against hundreds of other competitors at the English Indoor Rowing Championships, held in Manchester.

Year 7 student Max Osgothorpe (11) brought home a medal for second place after rowing 518m in two minutes against 21 other competitors.

Year 9 student Jack Holmes (14) came 14th in his category, rowing 1048m in four minutes. Year 7 student Libby Capes (12) took part for the first time and rowed 484m in two minutes, finishing 4th in her category.

Cleethorpes Academy PE Teacher Scott Lambert said:

“The English Indoor Rowing Championships was a challenging competition but the students gave a fantastic performance. I am proud of them all.”

MAX WINS MEDAL AT ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Year 8 French students thoroughly impressed the owners of a French brasserie in Cleethorpes with their grasp of the language.

On the Academy’s annual visit to Petit Delight, in Sea View Street, the students had to order breakfast and speak French to the staff to encourage them with their confidence and learning.

Joint-owner Louise Allenby, who speaks fluent French, said: “The standard of French spoken by the students has been really good. Every year it has got better and this is the best year yet. The students were really confident. They were not just talking about ordering breakfast but about their holidays and the weather.”

Year 8 student, Caleb Bushell (12), said: “The food was brilliant. I had a chocolate croissant and a hot chocolate. We had to order in French. It helped doing a lot of French at Reynolds Academy from Year 5 too.”

Harry Rowntree (13) added: “Joint-owner Arnaud Bernard asked us where we were going on holiday in French. I have never spoken to a French person before. I could understand most of it and managed to reply in French too.”

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal said: “Our French students always enjoy the visit to Petit Delight, and we are very grateful to the owners, Louise and Arnaud, for encouraging the students to practice what they have learned in the classroom, which really boosts their confidence.”

FRENCH STUDENTS ARE A PETIT DELIGHT!

Year 8 French students, Callum Beedham (13), Brandon Bellingham (12), and Caleb Bushell (12), browse the French menu on their visit to Petit Delight.

Year 8 French students, Harry Rowntree (13), Scarlett Swindon (13), Abi Flowers (13) and Spencer Lambert (12) are pictured with Petit Delight chef and joint owner, Arnaud Bernard.

Petit Delight joint-owner Louise Allenby, who speaks fluent French, is pictured with Year 8 French students, (l-r) Victoria Cleveland (13) and Esme Cole (13).

Students from Cleethorpes Academy cast their votes in the UK Youth Parliament Elections.

Two students from Tollbar Academy and one from Cleethorpes Academy were standing in the elections, which involved three teams of two.

The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning.

Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 student, Ryan Brown (15), who was a candidate in the election, said: “My interest in politics started when I became involved with Young Reporters and had five articles published in the Grimsby Telegraph.

“One was about how young people are portrayed wrongly in the media. I then joined the Youth Council and became Chair. The Deputy Chair is Cameron Tilley (who attends King Edward VI Grammar School in Louth) and we decided to become a team for the election.

“We would like to work for Curriculum for Life issues, such as taxes and Politics, votes for 16, reduced fares on public transport all year round, and giving

young people a voice. I would like to study Politics at university, and I am hoping to study for my A Levels at Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College first.”

Cllr Ros James, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, said: “I am delighted to see how many students are voting. It is important for young people to experience democracy. Tollbar and Cleethorpes Academies have been very supportive and given every student time to vote.”

Pippa Curtin, from North East Lincolnshire Council, who run the elections locally, said: “The idea is to replicate adult elections to give students the experience of voting so that they can be involved in democracy. It also gives them a voice in Parliament.”

STUDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY IN YOUTH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 student Ryan Brown (15), who was standing for election in the Youth Parliament, casts his vote watched by (l-r) Cllr Ros James (Portfolio Holder for Children's Services), Janice Hornby (Cleethorpes Academy Principal), and Pippa Curtin (North East Lincs Council).

Cleethorpes Academy Year 10 student Ryan Brown (right) (15), who was standing for election, with voters (l-r) Louis Madzonga, Chutikran Meaunkam, Taylor Washington, Kaci Pogson, Robert Benson, Joshua Forrester-Dyball (front), Ashley Humberstone, Kiera Stephenson, and Joshua Miles, all Year 10.

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There has been a Music explosion at Cleethorpes Academy where major investment means that more than 130 students are now learning to play an individual instrument.

Students from Years 7-11 are now playing instruments, which range from saxophones, to piano, guitar, trombone, trumpet, ukulele, flute, drums and violin. The Academy choir now has 75 singers, and a waiting list. The Academy also has a smaller choir, with around 20 vocalists singing three and four-part harmonies.

The Harmony Choir visited the Old Library Residential Home, in Cleethorpes, where Hayley Barber, Activities Co-ordinator, said: “They are absolutely fantastic. Singing is great to get our residents moving. They love a sing song. The mood lightens as soon as the students walk in.”

Music tuition within Tollbar Multi Academy Trust now begins at Primary level and some of the students who joined Cleethorpes Academy from Reynolds Academy have brought with them their enthusiasm and passion for music, which they started learning to play in Year 5.

New creative Music courses now sit alongside traditional GCSE Music for students interested in pursuing a Music career, and teaching from MAPAS tutors (the Music And Performing Arts Service), who visit the Academy for weekly individual Music lessons, has boosted enthusiasm for instruments never before popular within the Academy.

Year 7 student Max Osgothorpe is a shining example of a Music student for whom starting early has already paid off. Max began his trumpet lessons at Reynolds Academy and is now studying for his Grade 5 exam at the age of 11.

“I really enjoy playing the trumpet. I didn’t think I would, but now I think I really would like to study to be a full-time musician,” he said.

Funding for individual instrument lessons comes in a variety of ways. Pupil Premium students receive full funding for their lessons, and instrument loans are also available from the Academy. Tollbar Multi Academy Trust also offers 12-month Music Scholarships annually for high-performing students. This year’s recipients at Cleethorpes Academy were Max Osgothorpe (trumpet), Holly Larsen (voice), Ryan Brown (piano), Brandon Connor (strings) and Jake Lent (woodwind). They each receive a half-hour instrument lesson free of charge per week.

INVESTMENT IN MUSIC HAS STUDENTS QUEUEING UP TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT

Students learning to play the piano at Cleethorpes Academy.

Members of Cleethorpes Academy Choir. The ukulele is really popular with students.

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Cleethorpes Academy also has its own band, who play regularly at Multi Academy Trust concerts and events, and at local venues. The band consists of Jake Lent (flute), Abbie Newton (flute), Robert Benson (violin), Max Osgothorpe (trumpet), Brandon Connor (bass), Ryan Brown (piano), Ernest Jasinski (guitar), Bradley Alexander (guitar) and Maisie Pearce (sax). The band are often joined on stage by Becky Tipper, Cleethorpes Academy Curriculum Leader for Music, and Music Teacher Alex Frost.

Becky Tipper says she and Alex Frost give instrument demonstrations to students on a regular basis, which has helped to encourage interest in learning to play. She said:“Music lies at the heart of Cleethorpes Academy and there is an enormous amount of talent here. When we give the students an idea of the vast range of instruments on offer for them to play you can see how excited they become.”

Music Teacher Alex Frost was involved in the introduction of Music lessons at Reynolds Academy two years ago. He said: “Being here at Cleethorpes Academy now and seeing how much that early music tuition has paid off for the students now coming into Year 7 is wonderful. They really have taken it to heart and many more students in Year 7 are taking up an instrument on the back of that.”

Oliver Wilkes (11) has just begun to play the piano in Year 7. He said: “I love the piano because we can customise our songs and make them individual.”

Year 8 student Fern Lawrence-Kitt (13) added: “It is nice to have goal to work towards in Music. Playing an instrument means that I can work up to the grades and it gives me something to aim for.”

Janice Hornby, Principal of Cleethorpes Academy, said: “We have never before had so much interest in individual instrument lessons. The Academy is bursting with budding musicians who are showing not just passion, but a real talent for Music.

“It is testament to the major investment in Music from Tollbar Multi Academy Trust, which now begins at our Primary Academies and runs right the way through to the Sixth Form College. Music provides a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn a new skill and to boost their confidence all round by performing in front of others. It is an aspirational endeavour which Cleethorpes Academy and Tollbar Multi Academy Trust will continue to fully support.”

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Students learning the drums.

Cleethorpes Academy Band.

Students who are learning to play the sax, flute, trumpet and trombone.

Students learning to play the guitar. Cleethorpes Academy Harmony choir visits the Old Library Residential Home in Cleethorpes.

New trombonists at Cleethorpes Academy. They are: From left to right: Finley Capps, Thomas Clarke. Crystal Wesley, Sam Gautby and Callum Stocks.

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EYE ON THE FUTURE AS STUDENTS JOIN FORCES FOR SKILLS EVENTStudents from three Tollbar Multi Academy Trust Academies joined forces for a Skills For The Future Event, hosted by Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College.

Year 11 students from Cleethorpes, Tollbar and Somercotes Academies spent a day at the college, which is entirely separate from Tollbar Academy, touring the facilities and eating lunch in Cafe Express, before an afternoon of team work, negotiation and communication skills. Students took part in the Stock Market Challenge, a business simulation where they have to invest £100,000 in fictional companies. They worked in mixed teams, incorporating students from each academy, to decide on the best investment strategy.

Janice Mitchell, Head of Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College, said: “Team members were given roles such as Media Analyst and Finance Manager and had to take on roles to help their team to success. They reacted to real time events during the trading day, buying

and selling shares to make as much of a return as possible. The students bought and sold shares by going to stock broking terminals staffed by Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College student volunteers.

“This was a real team-building event and it brought the students from each academy together as a team, learning skills they will need for future life at Sixth Form College.”

Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College students mentor Year 11 students from Cleethorpes, Tollbar and Somercotes Academies at the Skills For The Future event.

Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College ‘Skills for the Future’ event, involving Year 11 students from Cleethorpes, Tollbar and Somercotes Academies. Head of Sixth Form, Janice Mitchell, is pictured with students from all three academies.

Students and younger pupils from Tollbar Multi Academy Trust Academies threw themselves into World Book Day.

Each academy - Tollbar, Cleethorpes, Somercotes, Reynolds and Theddlethorpe - took part in the annual event, with the younger pupils dressing up as their favourite characters and reading as many books as they could, encouraging students of all ages to read more.

FAVOURITE NOVELS FOR WORLD BOOK DAY

Cleethorpes Academy World Book Day. (l-r) Marcos Sova (13), Brooklyn Hoxha (14), Billy Phillips (15) and Sophie Musson (15).

Cleethorpes Academy World Book Day. Leah Lawrence catches up with Harry Potter.

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A team of Year 9 Maths students made it to the final of the prestigious Edge Hill University Maths Challenge this year.

The Edge Hill Challenge is an annual competition organised by the Faculty of Education, which gives students the opportunity to tackle mathematical activities while developing teamwork and communication. Cleethorpes Academy’s top Year 9 mathematicians solved the Maths problem and then produced their entries in poster form.

The university judging panel then selected the qualifying teams to go forward into Round 2 and the Cleethorpes Academy team, Granny’s Gardeners, made it into the grand final in July. They did not win, but out of 340 entries, they made it into the top 15 schools in the country.

YEAR 9 MATHEMATICIANS REACH EDGE HILL FINAL

MATHEMATICIANS TACKLE EDGE HILL CHALLENGE

A group of Year 9 students took part in the Edge Hill Mathematics Challenge. This provides students with the opportunity to tackle engaging mathematical activities while developing teamwork and communication.

The students were keen to combine their mathematical, artistic and IT skills to solve a complex problem and present their solutions as a poster.

Granny’s Gardeners have successfully made it through to Stage 2 of the Edge Hill University Mathematics Challenge. They are Isabelle Lancaster, Bailey Colbeck, Kacey Perkins and Holly Larsen.

The Cleethorpes Academy Year 9 mathematicians with their entries.

A Young Enterprise Team from Cleethorpes Academy built up an impressive array of awards as they prepared to represent the academy at the South Humber County Final.

The eight Year 10 girls formed their business, RecyCleeing, in September 2016. It is a textiles company that uses rubbish and unwanted clothing to make new products, such as brooches, keyrings, bags and purses.

The team attended five trade fairs around the country, travelling as far afield as Stratford upon Avon. They were awarded the trophy for ‘Best Trade Stand’ at Freshney Place shopping centre and collected awards for ‘Best Company Presentation’, ‘Best Innovation & Entrepreneurship’ and overall ‘Best Company’ at the area finals.

Marie McDonagh, Curriculum Leader for Technology at Cleethorpes Academy, said: “The girls are very focused and talented and their trade fairs have been exceptional, with clever use of recycling to make new products. I am very proud of their progress and they thoroughly deserved their win at the area final.”

FORMIDABLE YOUNG ENTERPRISE TEAM GEARS UP FOR COUNTY FINALS

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The winning Cleethorpes Academy Young Enterprise Team, RecyCleeing. They are (l-r) Humayra Tasnim (15), Kaci Pogson (15), Hope Elliott-Gregory (15), Millie Hammond (15), Libby Turner (15), Skye Taylor (15), Amelia Hooper (15), and Olivia Mason (15).

The team’s award for Best Trade Stand.

Granny’s Gardeners were among the top 15 schools in the country in the final of the Edge Hill Maths Challenge. They are: Isabelle Lancaster, Bailey Colbeck, Kacey Perkins and Holly Larsen.

All of the team’s products made from recycled objects.

The company logo.

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CAPELLA HOUSE WINS NETBALL TOURNAMENT

Capella House were victorious in both the KS3 and KS4 Inter-House Netball Tournaments. More than 50 girls competed in the competition from Years 7-10, with support from teaching staff and Heads of House.

PE Teacher Hannah Stockdale said: “It was fantastic to see such a great turn out, even from some girls who never play netball. Capella took the lead in both the KS3 and KS4 tournaments, winning all of their games, with Rigel/Antares in joint second place and Sirius in third.”

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Ella Hufton, Elissa Randell, Samatha Reed, and Elisha Hooper.

Megan Arnold, Billie- Mae Alston and Milly Kerry.The winning Capella House Team. They are: Elisha Hooper, Georgia Soper, Kimberly Wills, Lauren Wharton, Samantha Reed, Elissa Randell, Ellena Sowter, Robyn Perkes, Lily Smith, Ebony Broadbent, Millie-Paige Smith, Dominique Turner, Abi Flowers and Victoria Cleveland.

Elisha Hooper, Ella Hufton and Scarlett Swinton in action. Billie-Mae Alston.

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Year 9 students have been looking to the future in Physics by building wind turbines to generate electricity.

The UK’s offshore wind industry has grown at an extraordinary rate over the last few years, and is a fundamental part of the Government’s plans to build a clean, affordable energy system. The Port of Grimsby is a rapidly growing Operations and Maintenance centre for the offshore wind industry in the Humber and North Sea.

Cleethorpes Academy student Jack Burgess (14) said: “It is really interesting seeing the way wind energy works and it will bring many jobs to this region in the future. We enjoyed building the turbines to see how they work.”

PHYSICS STUDENTS INVESTIGATE WIND ENERGY

Year 9 students Abbie Newton (13), Izzy Lancaster (14) and Jack Burgess (14) build a wind turbine.

Year 9 students Robyn Ward (14) and Jacob Perrin (13) build a wind turbine to generate electricity.

Cleethorpes Academy student Elliot Blow (12), who raised £1,879 for the British Heart Foundation.

A 12-year-old student raised £1,879 for the British Heart Foundation in honour of his grandad.

Elliot Blow, who is a Year 7 student, organised a fun day at the Memorial Hall, in Cleethorpes, following the death of his grandad, Dave Cook, from a heart condition earlier this year. His baby sister Thea (2) also suffers from heart problems.

Elliot said: “I organised a fun day at the Memorial Hall attended by friends, family and Cleethorpes Academy staff. It included a bouncy castle, face painting, a magician and a Lego store. I was shattered organising it, but it was great fun and really, really packed when I opened it at 10am.”

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal, said: “We are very proud of Elliot for such a magnificent fundraising effort.”

ELLIOT (12) RAISES MONEY FOR BHF IN HONOUR OF GRANDAD

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A Young Enterprise Team from Cleethorpes Academy added to its already impressive array of awards by winning the ‘Best Overall Company’ Award at the County Final. The eight Year 10 girls won a place at the Regional Final in Sheffield.

The team was made up of Humayra Tasnim (15), Kaci Pogson (15), Hope-Elliott-Gregory (15), Millie Hammond (15), Libby Turner (15), Skye Taylor (15), Amelia Hooper (15), and Olivia Mason (15). They formed their business, RecyCleeing, in September 2016. It is a textiles company that uses rubbish and unwanted clothing to make new products, such as brooches, keyrings, bags and purses.

At the County Final, they also won awards for ‘Best Communication and Team Work’, ‘Best Sales and Marketing’ and ‘Best Social, Ethical and Environmental.’

UNSTOPPABLE YOUNG ENTERPRISE TEAM STORMS THROUGH TO REGIONAL FINAL

Members of ‘Recycleeing,’ the Young Enterprise team who won the County Final.

Some of the 100 Cleethorpes Academy students who had their work published in the Young Writers’ publication, ’Welcome To Wonderland.’

Two of the short stories by students which are featured in the book.

The Young Writers’ anthology ‘Welcome To Wonderland’ includes more than 100 short stories from Cleethorpes Academy students.

Marie McDonagh, Curriculum Leader for Textiles at Cleethorpes Academy, said:

“The girls’ performances throughout this competition have been exceptional. I am so proud of them. At the Regional Final they will be up against GCSE and A Level winning teams.”

More than 100 students had their short stories published after entering the Young Writers’ ‘Welcome To Wonderland’ Competition.

The competition challenges students, aged 11-18, to create a fictional world then write a mini saga or short story in just 100 words, based on a key event in that world. The students, in Years 7-9, can now see their poems in print in the anthology ‘Welcome To Wonderland.’

Rachel Campbell, Cleethorpes Academy English Teacher, said: “I am very pleased with the students’ work. They enjoyed doing it and showed great imagination.”

A spokesman for Young Writers said: “This is a fantastic way to explore speculative fiction with students of all ages and abilities.”

Cleethorpes Academy Year 7 student, Isabella Mackenzie Williams (12) wrote an article entitled ‘Don’t Trust The Government.’ She said: “It is really exciting to see our work published and to be able to keep this book to show what we have done.”

MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS BECOME PUBLISHED AUTHORS

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FANCY FAREWELL FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTSYear 11 students said farewell on their final day of secondary school in fancy dress style. The students dressed up to mark the end of five years together at the highly-successful academy.

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Chloe Pogson and Ellie-Mae Routledge.

Cleethorpes Academy Year 11 students 2017.

Oliver Intress-Franklin and Peter-David Parrish. Natalia Karasinska, Julianne Smith and Kiyanna Chester.

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Millie Hopwood, Shannon O’Neill, Tyla Capps, Jade Dalton and Eloise Turner.

Chloe Dixon. Emily Hudson, Alasdair Jukes and Phoebe Jones.

Sophie Newsome, Teigan Welbourne, Sian Ritchie, Shania Sharp and Chelsey Turnbull. Erynn Akers, Ellie Spencer-Usher and Emily Duffield.

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Daimen Lawrence.

Megan Stocks, Alicia Lawrence, Tanaya Warr and Mollie Sykes.

Keegan James, who won the award for Best Fancy Dress Costume as Miley Cyrus and her Wrecking Ball.

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Year 11 students did not let torrential rain put a dampener on the Prom they had been looking forward to all year. The students dressed up to celebrate the end of school at the Oaklands Hotel, Laceby, with a meal and disco and a fantastic fireworks display.

YEAR 11 STUDENTS ENJOY

Prom DESPITE THE WET WEATHER

Cleethorpes Academy Year 11 Prom held at the Oaklands Hotel, Laceby. John Densmore and Ellie Andrews.

The Cleethorpes Academy Year 11 students at their Prom. Students pose for pictures at the Prom.

The boys celebrate their Prom.

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Megan Stocks and Molly Richardson. Leonie Hand and Harry Burden. Elisha Thomas and Alicia Blades-Evans. Caitlin Parker and Liam Hill.

Shannon O’Neill and Athisak Boualivanh.

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Ebony Standley arrives on horse Edward and Chloe Wright on Orio.

Oliver Intress-Franklin and Chloe McIver. Tyla Capps and Emilia Hopwood. Eloise Turner, Tyla Capps, Alasdair Jukes and Emily Hudson.

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Year 8 students shone a light on the possibilities for future study when they visited York University.

The students were hosted by The Shine Programme, which aims to support pupils from schools across Yorkshire, the Humber and the North East to reach their full potential.

It is organised and run by York University and is a long running, holistic approach to getting students from different backgrounds to aspire to getting into Higher Education. Students went on tours of the university and took part in workshops.

SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSITY FOR YEAR 8 STUDENTS

Laura Galley, Cleethorpes Academy Curriculum Leader for Citizenship, who accompanied the students, said:

“The Shine programme gives students real encouragement to achieve their full potential and shows them the opportunities that are out there for them.”

Cleethorpes Academy Year 8 visit to a Shine Conference at the University of York. Pictured with the students are University Ambassadors Charlotte Warrington and Daniel Phillips, and Laura Galley, Cleethorpes Academy Curriculum Leader for Citizenship.

Year 10 students sample the Art course at Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College Taster Day assisted by Tony Davis, Curriculum Leader For Art.

LOUTH TENNIS CENTRE COACHES STUDENTS

HIGH NUMBER OF YEAR 10 STUDENTS CONSIDER SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Students from Tollbar MAT Secondary Academies visited Louth Tennis Centre for a coaching session with Penny Daniel.

The students, from Tollbar, Cleethorpes and Somercotes Academies, all have an interest in tennis. They spent a couple of hours at the centre receiving coaching on volleys, serves and baseline tactics.

Louth Tennis Centre opened in 2011 and has established itself as one of the area’s leading tennis clubs, with four indoor tennis courts, three outdoor all weather courts, and a coaching programme covering all ages and abilities.

Penny Daniel, Louth Tennis Centre Coach, said: “The students have been very enthusiastic. It was a pleasure to coach them.”

Holly Irving, Somercotes Academy PE Teacher, said:

“This is a great opportunity for the students who are interested in tennis to refine their skills and get some specialist advice on their techniques. There are opportunities to play tennis at all three academies, but having coaching like this is a great boost for the students.”

More than 100 Year 10 students applied to go on a taster day to Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College, the largest group to do so since Cleethorpes Academy opened.

The students, who are considering studying for academic A Levels at the college in the future with a view to university or a high profile apprenticeship, spent an afternoon taking part in subjects ranging from Art to English, Maths and Science, and meeting prospective teachers. Many students are also taking part in the York University Shine Project, which encourages them to consider further education as an option.

Student Chutikran Meaunkam (14), who took part in Art classes at the college Taster Day, said: “I am really excited to come here to study. It is absolutely amazing and I want to study for my A Levels at Tollbar.”

Richard Foster, Deputy Head of Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College, said: “It is fantastic to see so many students from Cleethorpes Academy wanting to join us at the Sixth Form College. In recent years we have had quite a number of students study A Levels here from Cleethorpes, but this is the most interest we have seen from one year group by far.”

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Students from Tollbar, Cleethorpes and Somercotes Academies at Louth Tennis Centre with coach Penny Daniel.

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SPORTS TEAMS2016-17

Y7 Football TeamBack Row (L-R) - Kian Haughey, Thomas Ridley, Oscar Atkinson, Dane Williams, Omar Jane, Taylor Fretwell. Front Row (L-R) - Ben Szep, Tyler Smith, Morgan Adams, Jack Dalton, Bobby Madsen.

Y7 Indoor Athletics(L-R) - Tyler Smith, Taylor Fretwell, Kian Haughey, Joshua Easton, Morgan Adams, Jack Dalton, Ben Szep.

KS3 Softball TeamBack Row (L-R) - Joshua Crouch, Daniel Crookes, Connor Wright, Kieran Silvester, Oliver Brackenbury. Front Row (L-R) - Krzysztof Krzyzaniak, Spencer Lambert, Harvey Duffield, Marcos Sova, Jack Harvey-Massey.

Y10 Rugby TeamBack Row (L-R) - Kieran Vines, Tyler Sims, Jack Pollexfen-Smith, James Rose, Connor Baker. Front Row (L-R) - Elliot Keith, Taylor Washington, Reece Scott.

Y8 Indoor AthleticsBack Row (L-R) - Callum Gray-Hull, Dovydas Bartusevicius, Harvey Duffield, Kieran Silvester. Front Row (L-R) - Phelan Kitt, Marcos Sova, Joshua Stones.

KS3 Basketball (L-R) Lucie Leivers, Jazmine Taylor, Mckenzie Parker, Lauren Wharton, Milly Kerry, Paige Smith.

Year 8 Hockey(L-R) Jazmine Taylor, Milly Kerry, Ella Hufton, Libby Cox, Scarlett Swinton, Paige Smith.

Year 7 and 8 Cheerleading Back Row (L-R) - Kimberley Wills, Milly Kerry, Ella Hufton, Scarlett Swinton, Isobel Burns. Middle Row (L-R) - Abi Flowers, Jessica Andrew, Louise Peart, Amy Starbuck. Front Row (L-R) - Jazmine Taylor, Ella Foxon, Toni-Jayne Barrett.

Y7 Indoor AthleticsBack Row (L-R) - Tyler Smith, Taylor Fretwell, Jack Dalton, Ben Szep.Front Row (L-R) - Kian Haughey, Joshua Easton, Morgan Adams.

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KS4 RugbyBack Row (L-R) - Faith Seddon, Mary-Lou Nowell, Molly Smith, Molly-Ann Green.Front Row (L-R) - Kate Baker, Sophie-Ann Lait, Jamie Smith, Torena-Mai Baxter.

Year 9 RoundersBack Row (L-R) - Alicia Roberts, Estera Powroznik, Sirilak Wongchan, Molly-Ann Green. Front Row (L-R) - Ashleigh Lacey, Bethany Wharton, Ebony Sherriff.

KS4 Basketball(L-R) Molly Smith, Bethany Wharton, Ella Hufton, Scarlett Swinton.

Year 8 and 9 Football Team(L-R) Jazmine Taylor, Alicia Roberts, Bethany Wharton, Ella Hufton, Molly-Ann Green, Paige Smith.

FUTURE MIDWIVES, LAWYERS AND ESTATE AGENTS GAIN ADVICE AT SKILLS FAIRYear 10 students visited the The Skills Fair at Grimsby Auditorium, an annual which event aims to inspire them to make decisions regarding their future careers and the skills they will need to get there.

With advice on every possible career available, students are given an insight into what awaits them, with experts on hand to talk to. Student Chloe Blyth said: “I am Interested in Midwifery. I have been talking to NHS staff and Health and Social Care. I have been given some good advice.”

Millie Hammond, who visited the Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College stand, said: “I’m interested in Midwifery and PE. I am looking to do A Levels.”

Samuel Hawkes said: “I am interested in Business Studies and Economics. I hope to go to Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College. I would like to own an Estate Agent’s business.”

Mohammod Nahim added: “I am interested in A Levels or college and then maybe an apprenticeship. Possibly Law.”

Aaliyah Loftus visited the Grimsby Institute Development Centre stand. She said: “I am interested in Sport, especially football. I would also like to be a Firefighter.”

Cleethorpes Academy STEM Week. Lauren Hook, Civil Engineer at Balfour Beatty, is pictured with (front l-r) Dovydas Bartusevicius, Connor Altoft and Dominique Turner, and (back l-r) Gracie Hotson and Rosie Reynolds.

Students took part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths event (STEM) with the help of civil engineers from Balfour Beatty. They had to build two pylons and have four cables across, which were then loaded with weights to test the design and construction.

Lauren Hook, from Balfour Beatty, said: “We are all civil engineers and STEM Ambassadors and want to inspire students to get into STEM careers and activities and let them know how many jobs are involved.

“We have brought along a scale model of a £30-million sub station for Dong Energy currently being built in North Killingholme called Hornsea Sub Station.”

Student Jamie Hill said: “It was a really interesting task and we learnt a lot about opportunities that are available in engineering.”

(L-R) Conor Murray and Mhairi Glancy, both NHS dietitians, offer advice to Samuel Hawkes, Mohammod Nahim, and Lucy Callender.

ENGINEERING SKILLS ARE PUT TO THE TEST

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SPORTS DAY 2017 RECORDS

Y7 BoysKian Haughey - Triple Jump - 8.42m.Joshua Easton - Discus - 18.55m.

Y8 BoysMarcos Sova - 100m - 12.58s.

Y10 BoysTaylor Washington (3) - 100m - 11.91s / Triple Jump - 10.71m and Javelin - 37.50m.Jack Mahoney - 800m - 2.21.75.Jack Pollexfen Smith - 29.45m.

Y7 GirlsBritney Ellis - 100m - 14.42s.Emily Jasinski and Libby Capes - 3.90m.Tia-Mae Christy - 1.30m.

Y8 GirlsLibby Cox - 100m - 13.44s.Libby Cox - 200m - 29.62s.Georgena Vines - 800m - 3.06.Lauren Wharton - High Jump - 1.35m.

Y9 GirlsMolly Ann Green - 100m - 13.84s.Molly Ann Green - 200m - 30.34s.Molly Ann Green - Long Jump - 4.05m.Bethany Wharton - Javelin - 17.94m.

Y10 GirlsAmber Laycock - 800m - 2.43.Amber Laycock - 1500m - 5.55.Lucy Callender - Javelin - 16.08m.

Students were determined to represent their Houses to the best of their ability at their annual Sports Day at King George V Stadium, with academy records being broken in almost every year group.

In the end, the winning House was Rigel and the trophy was accepted by House Captains, Amber Laycock and Corey Wilkinson. It was presented by Cleethorpes Academy Principal, Janice Hornby.

STUDENTS BREAK MANY RECORDS ON ACADEMY SPORTS DAY

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Rigel House Captains, Amber Laycock and Corey Wilkinson, receive their trophy from Cleethorpes Academy Principal Janice Hornby. Kieran Vines (Y10 Yellow bib) and Rowan Vince (Y10 Red bib).

Lily Smith (Y7 Green bib) and Evie Paterson (Y7 Red bib).

Amelia Hooper (Y10), who won the High Jump.

Connor Baker (Y10 Yellow Bib).

(L-R) Caleb Bushell, Harvey Duffield, Marcos Sova and Spencer Lambert (all Y8).

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Music is the soul of Cleethorpes Academy and talented musicians were rewarded with trophies and scholarships at the annual Celebration of Music.

Janice Hornby, Principal of the academy, told an audience of family and friends that Music education greatly contributes to children’s intellectual development and greatly enhances students’ understanding and achievement across all areas of the curriculum.

“It reinforces teamwork, communication skills, self discipline and creativity, all skills which are highly sought after in the workplace,” she said.

“I am very proud of the progress and achievements of the students and the enthusiasm and dedication of the teachers.”

Awards were presented for Progress, Contribution to Music at Cleethorpes Academy and Scholarships, which provide free Music lessons and entrance exams for the chosen students for 12 months.

Talented academy musicians and singers provided the entertainment in between awards.

MUSIC AWARDS CELEBRATE HEART AND SOUL OF ACADEMY

Student Joel Swinton who received the award for KS3 Most Promising Singer; and Oliver Plumridge with his award for Most Promising Musician.

Cleethorpes Academy Music Awards. Students who received Music Scholarships are (l-r) Thomas Clarke, Fern Lawrence-Kitt, Ernest Jasinksi, Oliver Plumridge, Grace Kirk, and Abbie Munson, with Principal Janice Hornby.

Dancer Ebony Sherriff performs at the awards.

Almost 100 cups and trophies were presented to students of all ages at the annual Sports Awards at the end of the summer term.

Awards were presented in a number of categories, including Contribution to Academy Sports, Achievement in Sport, Sports Day Winners, Most Improved Sports Performers, Overall Sports Performers, Sports Captains, Team of the Year and the Victor Ludorum award.

Janice Hornby, Cleethorpes Academy Principal, said: “Sport is extremely important within the academy. We encourage as many students to get involved as possible and to be competitive. The social aspects of playing sport are huge and our individuals and teams have excelled themselves this year.”

The event included performances from the academy Cheerleaders and dancers, Ebony Sherriff and Ella Foxon.

IMPORTANCE OF SPORT IS HIGHLIGHTED BY AWARDS

The Sports Award winners at Cleethorpes Academy, with Principal Janice Hornby.

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BROKEN ARM CAN’T STOP HIGH-SCORING LIAM

DINAH AND ELISHA ARE HIGHEST-ACHIEVING GIRLSDinah Bampi and Elisha Thomas were the two highest achieving girls. Dinah, who scored grade 8s in English Language and Literature, a grade 7 in Maths and A*s, A and B grades in eight further subjects, said: “These are tears of shock.”

Elisha, who achieved grade 8s in English Language and Literature, grade 6 in Maths and a further seven subjects with grades A*-C, said: “I am so happy.”

Year 11 students celebrated another year of highly successful GCSE results, with 63% of them achieving at least a standard pass in Maths and English.

Under the new system for 2017, Maths and English were marked from grades 1-9, with a standard pass being a Grade 4. All other subjects were marked as grades A*-G until 2018.

72% of students achieved at least a standard pass in English and 71% achieved at least a standard pass in Maths.

76% of students achieved two Sciences (A*-C); 73% History (A*-C); 100% Music and Performing Arts (A*-C); 90% Art (A*-C); 72% French (A*-C) and 95% Textiles (A*-C).

ANOTHER YEAR OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL GCSE RESULTS

Students who scored highly included Liam McWilliams-Hill, who had to struggle through his GCSEs with a broken right arm. He was one of the top performing boys at Cleethorpes Academy, alongside Alasdair Jukes.

“I broke my arm doing hurdles and was in pot right through the exams. I used a computer for most of them but had someone write for me in Maths,” he said. The problem did not seem to have hampered him though, as Liam scored 100% in two of his three Science papers.

Alasdair Jukes achieved grade 7s in English Literature and Language, grade 8 in Maths and A* and As and one C in a further seven subjects. He said: “I am really overwhelmed. I have had an amazing five years at this academy.”

George Harrison with parents, David and Emma.

Mia McKieman is overcome with emotion.

The four highest-achieving students are: Liam McWilliams-Hill, Elisha Thomas, Dinah Bampi and Alasdair Jukes.

High-achieving Year 11 GCSE students with Principal Janice Hornby.

Elisha Thomas opens her results.

Alasdair Jukes with his sister Grace and parents, Ian and Kerry Jukes.

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TOP GRADES

Alison Taylor and Mia McKiernan both scored grade 9s, to put them among only 3% of students in the country to do so. Mia, who scored 9s in both English Language and Literature, said: “I really cannot believe it.” Alison said: “I put in hours of revision and it was stressful, but it was worth it.”

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Julianne Smith and Emilia Hopwood. Jacob Cummins and Jason Francis.

Chloe Pogson, Julianne Smith, Emilia Hopwood, Tyla Capps and Emily Hudson.

Chloe Pogson shares her delight at her results. Alasdair Jukes cannot believe how well he has done.