TKA TIMES Edition 16 Friday 29th January 2016

Head Teacher’s Update Dear Parents/Carers In recent times there has been cause to heighten our readiness to respond to external threats and review our security procedures. Eve-ry school must have such a plan in place and it is good practice to return to this plan on a regular basis to ensure it is fit for purpose and that our community knows the plan and are ready to respond. We will be discussing this plan in greater detail with our pupils and staff so that all are aware of what they are required to do if we need to lock down the site or evacuate to either Fern Hill, Tiffin Girls' or the Hawk-er Centre. We have a reciprocal agreement with these local schools and the YMCA. I would like to return to the matter of homework. It is essential that pupils complete homework and hand this in on the date set by teach-ers. This is an important part of their learning and develops the key skills relating to independent study in preparation for their future. Please continue to actively monitor your child's planner where home-work and deadlines are recorded. We really want to support you and your child in embedding this disciplined approach to the completion of work at home, as this will prove invaluable in time to come. Finally I would like to remind all parents/carers that we are in the mid-dle of a crucial recruitment drive. Please do direct possible candi-dates who you feel would benefit our community and be prepared to embrace our Going Beyond outlook! Kind regards, Sophie Cavanagh

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Tickets for

‘The Tempest’

performances are available

via

Parent Pay.

Thursday 25th February

at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Arthur Cottrell theatre,

Kingston College

£5 adults

£3 children

LOST PROPERTY!

We are accruing many lost items in reception.

These items include: 7x boys shirts, 2x sweaters,

3x girls shirts, 3x trousers, 1x wellington boots, 3x

umbrella, 4x hat, 1x rain mac, 2x odd shoes, 4x

pairs of shoes, 3x odd gloves, 7x water bottles

and 1x lunch box. Please collect if these items

belong to you and label all items for school.

Sports news

Kingston Schools’

Athletics

Pictured top row: Rhys, Connor, Zach,

Theo, Thomas, Lukas and Damon.

Front row: Henrietta, Esther, Amy, Fia,

Sophia, Zoe and Lily.

Several TKA pupils made their

sports debut representing the

school. There were outstanding per-

formances by Sophia and Lukas in

the 6 lap indoor race with both com-

petitors gaining 3rd place. Damon

was our triple jump competitor and

Connor took part in shot put. TKA

came 5th place overall.

Football club

On Wednesday Kingston Schools’ Athletic

competition was held at

Chessington Community College.

Group 3 had their indoor training ses-

sion this week. They completed a vari-

ety of adapted games.

Next week is the Girls’ indoor session

before returning to the Tiffin astroturf.

Spotlight on STEM

The BETT (British Educational and Technology) show of 2016, held at Excel centre

last week, was attended by Digital Literacy Lead, Mr Smith, accompanied by our

Chrome Captains Johanna, Rowan and Cameron.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg3AiYtHWjg

Watch Mr Smith and our Chrome Captains on BETT 2016 TV!

Last week Rowan, Cameron and I went to the BETT event to talk

about Chrome books made by Asus. When we got off the train, we walked towards the grand Excel building where the event was

held. We had an I.D. pass to hang around our necks which had our

name and the stand which we were going to represent. As we proudly walked around the exhibition, we saw many different ex-

hibits and then we finally found the Asus stand. It was big and had

two different sections. We saw many exciting new developments in technology and were proud to show visitors about how we use

Chrome Books and how they help us learn. By Johanna.

Important Dates for Term 2 (Autumn 2016)

Tuesday 2nd February—Staff training 1-5pm—no afternoon lessons or clubs. Pupils home

at 12pm.

Monday 15th—Friday 19th February 2016—February Half term holiday.

Wednesday 24th February—The Tempest, ACT, Kingston College. Technical rehearsal at

12. Dress rehearsal at 2.30pm.

Thursday 25th February—The Tempest, ACT, Kingston College. Performances at 2.30pm

and 7.30pm. Families welcome at both performances.

Thursday 3rd March—WORLD BOOK DAY—Pupils & staff to dress as literary character

Wednesday 9th March—Staff training 1-5pm—no afternoon lessons or clubs.

Friday 25th (Good Friday)—Tuesday 12th April—Easter holiday

Monday 11th April—Staff training morning 8-12. Pupil progress meetings with parents’ in

afternoon.

Tuesday 12th April—Pupils return to school at 8.35am.

Thursday 19th May—Staff training 1-5pm—no afternoon lessons or clubs.

We are pleased to introduce ‘The

Reading Cloud’ which is an online

platform that allows pupils to access

e-books, chat with other TKA pupils

about reading and blog about their

favourite books and writers.

The February

theme of the

Reading challenge

is classics books.