Gable Talk The Gable Hall School Newsletter Issue 5 - Autumn Term Thursday 19 November 2015 Diary Dates Monday 23 November - Friday 27 November Year 11 Mock exams Tuesday 24 November Year 9 Parents’ Evening 4.30 - 7.30pm Thursday 26 November Ski Trip meeng 6pm Tuesday 1 December Dance KS3 Showcase 4pm Wednesday 2 December GAR Year 7&8 Parent Surgery 4.30 - 5.30pm Thursday 3 December Sixth Form Open Evening Friday 4 December School Musical to Primary Feeders 12-2.30pm A few weeks ago Chloe travelled to Italy with her dance school, Enty to again represent England in the World Hip Hop Championships. Out of 44 teams from around the World, Chloe and her group were placed 7th! She was also selected to be in a small hip hop bale team, and aſter many rounds, Chloe was crowned in first place! Chloe’s mother said “two years in a row she has returned home with a World Champion tle, needless to say we are all so very proud of her as she works so hard. She has had an amazing year being part of Enty Allstars on ‘Britain's Got Talent’ and is sll connuing that journey with shows and appearances around the country.” On Saturday, Enty Allstars travelled to St. Helens in Lancashire to turn the Christmas lights on, as well as meeng many other celebries from shows. Chloe has enjoyed such an amazing experience and stored such special memories. “Chloe works so hard, people wouldn't begin to realise the me and travelling she does, yet sll maintains all her school work” Mrs Lynch added. Well done on this fantasc achievement and seizing the opportunity Chloe! Chloe Lynch performs in Italy! Year 10 Btec Performing Arts students organised a performance evening to raise money for Help for Heroes. During the day they held a sweet sale and in the evening they organised a showcase of dance, drama, music and texles pieces. The event was a huge success and the students raised a total of £454 for the charity. Miss Norman was extremely impressed with the Btec students. This showcase marks their first show since joining the course in September and they all worked to the best of their ability. Well done Btec crew and the performers and thank you to those who donated prizes and came along to watch the show. Year 10 Btec Performing Arts students recently visited Thameside Theatre and took part in lighng, sound and stage workshops as well as a tour of the theatre. The Thameside staff organised a fantasc workshop and the students really enjoyed their me at the theatre and have developed some key skills. Thank you to Thameside for having us for the day! Year 10 Btec Performing Arts have been busy...
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Gable Talk The Gable Hall School Newsletter
Issue 5 - Autumn Term Thursday 19 November 2015
Diary Dates
Monday 23 November - Friday 27 November Year 11 Mock exams
Tuesday 24 November Year 9 Parents’ Evening
4.30 - 7.30pm
Thursday 26 November Ski Trip meeting 6pm
Tuesday 1 December
Dance KS3 Showcase 4pm
Wednesday 2 December GAR Year 7&8 Parent Surgery 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 3 December
Sixth Form Open Evening
Friday 4 December
School Musical to Primary
Feeders 12-2.30pm
A few weeks ago Chloe travelled to Italy with her dance school, Entity to again represent England in the World Hip Hop Championships. Out of 44 teams from around the World, Chloe and her group were placed 7th! She was also selected to be in a small hip hop battle team, and after many rounds, Chloe was crowned in first place! Chloe’s mother said “two years in a row she has returned home with a World Champion title, needless to say we are all so very proud of her as she works so hard. She has had an amazing year being part of Entity Allstars on ‘Britain's Got Talent’ and is still continuing that journey with shows and appearances around the country.” On Saturday, Entity Allstars travelled to St. Helens in Lancashire to turn the Christmas lights on, as well as meeting many other celebrities from shows. Chloe has enjoyed such an amazing experience and stored such special memories.
“Chloe works so hard, people wouldn't begin to realise the time and travelling she does, yet still maintains all her school work” Mrs Lynch added. Well done on this fantastic achievement and seizing the opportunity Chloe!
Chloe Lynch performs in Italy!
Year 10 Btec Performing Arts students organised a performance evening to raise money for Help for Heroes. During the day they held a sweet sale and in the evening they organised a showcase of dance, drama, music and textiles pieces. The event was a huge success and the students raised a total of £454 for the charity. Miss Norman was extremely impressed with the Btec students. This showcase marks their first show since joining the course in September and they all worked to the best of their ability. Well done Btec crew and the performers and thank you to those who donated prizes and came along to watch the show.
Year 10 Btec Performing Arts students recently visited Thameside Theatre and took part in lighting, sound and stage workshops as well as a tour of the theatre. The Thameside staff organised a fantastic workshop and the students really enjoyed their time at the theatre and have developed some key skills. Thank you to Thameside for having us for the day!
Year 10 Btec Performing Arts have been busy...
Library Reminder
During the last six weeks we have purchased lots of new books for Sixth Form and School Libraries. All books are now catalogued and ready to read. Our next step is to recall all our outstanding loans. The process will be: Books are taken out for a two week period. They can be returned to the Library earlier than two weeks or have the loan period extended for a week at a time, by the Librarian.
After three weeks, a letter will be sent to the form teacher who will remind the student to return the book to the Library.
After four weeks, a letter/email will be sent home to Parent/Carer, to remind the student to return the overdue book.
After six weeks, with book not returned, a phone call home, to Parent/Carer, for either money for new book or replacement book.
When we have all overdue books returned we will be rearranging book shelving to promote all stock to enable better selection for students. Your help in this matter would be much appreciated. Mrs Georgiou - Librarian
How Technology is Changing Us
Star Wars Club
Star Wars Club is a friendly place for children. It is on Thursdays and Fridays at Food Break 2. If your Form Teacher knows, you can stay for the whole hour of Food Break. You are allowed to bring food, but it has to be cold. The things you get to do at Star Wars Club are really fun. You get to take the books home and read there. To sign up go to the Library at any time. It is in the LRC at 12.15 -1.15
- Written by Adem Burton Year 7
The pre-dominance of watching a television set as a childhood pastime is likely to end within the next two years - with youngsters likely to be spending more time online for the first time ever. Future generations of children are also more likely to watch content, such as TV programmes, on a tablet, or even a phablet (a tablet-style mobile phone) than they are a traditional television set, laptop or PC. Soon children will expect to stay connected at all times – everywhere and anywhere. In the next two years Children’s internet use is likely to overshadow the television. TV viewing on traditional sets continues to decline at a steady rate, whilst hours spent online will increase. Children expect to choose the content they engage with and on-demand services like Netflix will be the norm. In the next five years Likely convergence of technology currently in use. Some children may choose ‘phablets’ (tablet-like phones) instead of the current popular combination of phone and tablet/laptop. Televisions likely to be increasingly internet-connected, allowing streaming of content from portable devices to the big screen. Cloud technology means children will expect to access their files and information anywhere and on any device. In the next 10 years Children growing up will have little understanding of a world without the internet. Having appliances which cannot be con-trolled using a smartphone or some kind of online dashboard may be seen as out-dated, or at least increasingly rare. Wearable technology is likely to have progressed significantly by this point.
Taken from the CHILDWISE ‘Connected Kids’ report.
MATHS REVISION GUIDES FOR SALE!!
Where: Maths Department From : Your Maths Teacher or Miss Ejiofor (Rm 217) For : All students, Year 7 to 11 Price: £7.00 Methods of Payment: Cash (Exact amount only) or via Squid
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Did you know that the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a recognised award and looks great on your CV or university
application?
Do you like a challenge, an adventure and enjoy feeling that sense of
achievement?
Join the DofE Group within Gable Hall and take part in several overnight camping experiences together with first aid training, survival skills and belong to a great group of
young people.
Places are limited for both the Bronze Award and Silver Award, available to year 9 and 10’s only, but if you are interested please register as soon as possible with Mrs
Demi Eves Year 7 Demi competed in an Essex League x-country race at Hockley on 31st October and finished 4th in the under 13 girls race. Her placing helped her gain her first ever Essex vest whereby she will be running for Essex in the South of England Inter Counties x country
Championships on the 12th December at Shuttleworth Park, Biggleswade. Well done on your achievements!
Lily Gander Year 9
Lily has recently been selected for the Under 15 Essex Rugby Squad, not only this, she has been chosen to undertake the role of captain! A great achievement and congratulations Lily!
Masterpiece of the week goes to…
Max Clay , Year 9 This is a Lino reduction print final piece designed and made by Max. It is inspired by and in response to the artist Roy Lichtenstein. Well done Max!
Emily Gregory Year 9 Emily has received several speaking roles in the Pantomime Dick Whittington at the Bocking Arts Theatre, Braintree. She is a villager, a slave, a child, and a rat (boo). Emily has also been asked to be an understudy for one of the
professionals as "Sultana". Break a leg Emily and well done on your achievements!
Lauren Hart Year 8
Lauren has been selected for the U14’s Essex Football Squad. Miss Pooley and Lauren’s mother are both extremely proud of her hard work and dedication. Well done Lauren!
On Tuesday 3rd November, Gable Hall Students performed Titus Andronicus at the Thameside Theatre, as part the Shakespeare School’s Festival. They performed so well that the producer asked if they were an A level group! Students were praised on their understanding of their text and the clarity of emotions expressed. Titus is a difficult play but our students worked very hard and Miss Latham is extremely proud of them.
Gracie Nicholls Year 7
Year 7 have been learning to make Bolognaise Sauce. Gracie decided to present her bolognaise sauce in a yellow pepper, this was a very clever idea. The Food Technology Department encourage students to think creatively and present food attractively . Well done Gracie!
Joe Clifforth Year 11
Joe has been selected to play football for the Essex County team this season. he is the only boy from a Thurrock school to be picked! Well done Joe.
Parent Surgery
Monday 9th November 2015 6-7.15pm Monday 16th November 2015 6-7.15pm
To cut down on waiting times, SEN surgeries are now by appointment only. Please call to arrange to see the SENCo (Mr Grant Smith) should you wish to attend. 01375 400800 or email [email protected] FAO SENCO
Do you have (or know of someone with) talents you would like us to shout about? Please contact your child's Form Tutor or email us at [email protected] with details.
Uniform/Footwear update
In order to help you when purchasing a new pair of shoes for your child we have included some images of acceptable and unacceptable footwear. Please contact the school if you are at all unsure before making your purchase
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Girl Football Players, we need YOU!!!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CONTINUING YOUR POST 16
EDUCATION WHILST COMBINING IT WITH PLAYING FOOTBALL?
After the success of the Boys Football Academy at the Stanford & Corringham Sixth Form Centre. We now want to offer aspiring Girl football players the opportunity of full-time education and a Football Programme for students aged 16-19.
Open Evening - Thursday 3rd December (GHS) COURSE DETAILS
2 year programmes
Study Level 3, BTEC National, Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science or chose 3/4 A-Levels alongside your Football Training.
Gain FA Level 1 Coaching Badge with the possibility of Level 2 FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE
Compete in Regional and National Competitions
Regular Coaching
Progression into different football/sporting pathways What is the Stanford & Corringham Sixth Form Centre Football Academy?
The Stanford & Corringham Sixth Form Centre comprises of a partnership between the three schools of Gable Hall, Hassenbrook and St Clere's
Fully qualified teachers from Gable Hall, St Clere’s & Hassenbrook School
will be responsible for the delivery of the Level 3, BTEC National, Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science and A Level courses.
Students will have the opportunity to access a number of educational
programmes with the prospect of timetabling their football training and matches around their vocational and academic qualifications.
Training Kit All students selected for the Football Academy will be supplied with a training kit and a match day tracksuit. For further details please contact Mr C Wilson at Gable Hall School
If your son/daughter suffers from Asthma, it is vital that they have an asthma pump on them at all times, and a spare one in the Medical Bay, especially now the weather conditions have changed!
Date Subject Year Group
Monday, 23rd Nov Media Studies 11
Monday, 23rd Nov Music 10 & 11
Tuesday, 24th Nov History 11
Tuesday, 24th Nov ICT 11
Tuesday, 24th Nov Maths - Non Calc 11
Wednesday, 25th Nov Maths - Calculator 11
Wednesday, 25th Nov French 11
Thursday, 26th Nov Business Studies 11
Thursday, 26th Nov PE 11
Friday, 27th Nov Computer Science 11
Friday, 27th Nov German 11
Year 11 Mock Examinations
‘Kicker’ type shoes (not ankle boots) are a popular choice due to their hardwearing
