H e t t o n H e a d l i n e sWinter 2014 Issue 13 Respect Learn Achieve
Inside this issue: The Achievement Awards; Assertive Mentoring;Hetton Honours; Hetton School Prom; World Challenge Cambodia
Hetton School Magazine
Durham LegendLaunches
Cricket Academy
The PerformingArts Showcase
Meet our New Teachers
Work ExperienceReport
H e a l t h C h a m p i o n s F i r s t A i d T r a i n i n g H o u g h t o n F e a s t
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Welcome to another edition of our award-winning Hetton HeadlinesMagazine. It has been an exciting start to the new school year atHetton School. We have had a group of students visiting Cambodiaundertaking project work for schoolchildren, won the Under-12 andUnder-15 County Cricket Cups, officially launched our Cricket
Academy, hosted a Careers Fair (attended by 28 organisations), had75 students receiving their Hetton Honours Bronze Award, had an
Ofsted monitoring visit, held our Open Evening (which was packedout!), visited the Sky Sports Studios in London…..phew!
At Hetton School we are about developing the whole person and, as important as theyare, not only about exam results. We knew that GCSE results would go down this year, asthey have nationally due to massive changes in the exam system. Schools were warnednot to compare their data with previous years. Many previous courses that students couldtake have either ceased to exist or are not valued any more. In addition, it is only theresult of a studentʼs first exam entry rather than their best result (if a re-sit) that counts forthe school.
However, we now know that in the majority of the (recently published) measures, we arewell above national averages. For example, the percentage of students gaining 5 or moreGCSEs at grades A*-C at Hetton School was 66% (compared to national 63%), thepercentage of students gaining 5 or more GCSEs at grades A*- G was 98% (compared tonational 89%) and the percentage of students gaining the English Baccalaureate set ofqualifications was 26.5% (compared to national 22.5%).
Our recent Ofsted visit on 5th November was a one day inspection, without notice, by aMark Evans HMI. The inspection was triggered by historic attendance and fixed termexclusion data, some going back to 2011-12. He absolutely saw us as we are andexamined closely our safeguarding and behaviour systems. It was a very positiveexperience. Whilst there is obviously still work to do, we are again endorsed as a Goodschool. The inspector stated that, “Leaders and managers are taking effective action tomaintain good standards of behaviour and studentsʼ attitudes to learning. Across theschool, students interact very well with each other and with teachers and other adults…they move around the school with care and consideration for others. Adherence to theschoolʼs uniform code is good…There is a clear and shared school approach to disciplineand rewards. It is rooted in mutual respect with a clear focus on developing good learninghabits. Students…report that bullying is rare in the school. When it does occur they say itis dealt with promptly.” Our parents endorse this view. The last 12 months of the onlineOfsted questionnaire Parent View states that 95% of parents would recommend HettonSchool to others.
I move into 2015 with a new school building ever closer and with the best body of staff Ihave ever worked with. 2015 will be a bright year for Hetton School and its students.
Mr P. KeayHeadteacher
From the Head Teacher:From theeditor:Welcome to the latest issueof Hetton Headlines. Thisterm we have welcomed anumber of new teachers tothe school. You can readinterviews with some of themin this issue. The school hascelebrated the opening of theCricket Academy; we bringyou all the news from thatand an exclusive interviewwith our special guest NeilKilleen.
The Year 10 GCSE MediaStudies team have started totake more responsibility forHetton Headlines; the articlesand the decision making. Inthis issue, Sophie Riding andJosh Soakell from the grouppresent an article onHoughton Feast. In futureissues, you will see morearticles and more editorialdecisions based on thestudents ideas.
Finally, congratulations toSammi-Jo Jones in Year 11for winning the ʻBest Articleʼaward for the last school yearfor her piece on ʻHoughtonBoxing Clubʼ
Mr. A. HindleEditor
Hetton School’s Health Champions have enjoyed an afternoon out to celebrate theirachievement on the course. They were treated to a lovely lunch and had time to discuss whatthey have learned, what they have enjoyed and how the course can be developed further withthe organisersand otherschools thattook part.
As always, theHealthChampionswere a credit toHetton School.
By Miss Ridley
Hetton’s Health Champions
Hetton School ranits first everPerforming ArtsShowcase late inthe Summer Term.Miss Hore andMiss Closeexpertly guided aseries of studentsthrough a range of
amazing music and dance performances to a busyschool hall. The evening was compered and hosted byIngram Noble and Ewan Donaldson and included actssuch as: stomp dancing; soloists; guitar and drumduets; the Hetton School choir and the Hetton Schoolband.
The amazing array of talent on display both shockedand delighted the audience. Mr. Keay commented atthe end on the amazing array of talents that studentsat Hetton School has and his hopes that the future inMusic and Drama looks very rosy!
A huge thank you to all the students involved and toboth Miss Hore and Miss Close for their superborganisational skills.
Miss Hore commented:
“A huge congratulations for all of the students involvedin the showcase. It’s fantastic to know we have somany dedicated students who want to show just howmuch talent in music, acting and dancing they have. Inthe weeks running up to the show, the students put alot of time and effort into rehearsals and it certainlypaid off in the actual performance. The showcase wasabsolutely fantastic! Every performance was to a highstandard and certainly made me proud of the studentsin the showcase. It was simply brilliant!”
Fly me to the moon Hetton School BandReflection Kate GarnettStomp Year 7 girlsTitanium The School ChoirBaker Street Blues Ella Renwick / Kate GarnettSkinny Love Megan HodgeYesterday Brass QuintetGirls in da Hood Year 8 DramaLoop Compositon Toby RenwickFootloose Year 7Phantom of the Opera School BandIn the arms of an Angel Niamh DawsonUse Somebody Toby Renwick / Jack StraughanOn My Own Olivia WallaceAin’t No Mountain High Enough All Performers
A list of the performers and pieces:
Hetton School to ‘Rock’ in School Performance.
We Will Rock You will be our next whole school musical.It is a play set in the future to the soundtrack of theband Queen. There is tough regime led by Killer Queenwho wants to make everyone look, sound and act thesame, however character such as Scaramouche, Galileo,Britney and Meatloaf are part of the fighting resistance.They, along with the Bohemians believe there was agolden age when people were allowed to listen to whatthey wanted and be their own person and they will fightagainst Killer Queen’s regime until that time is hereagain.
Miss Hore commented “I’ve added the cast list. We havedoubled up a lot of the bigger roles as we had so manytalented students who wanted to be part of the showthis year. We had 43 students audition this year and wehave managed to give every one of them a role, fromdancers to singers and actors.”
The Performing Arts Showcase
AnthonyDrane –FootballDevelopmentOne of thereasons IchoseSunderlandCollege isbecause theyprovided afree bus to
and from the college. This makes it much easier toaccess the college from where I live. My lessons are inthe new Sports Academy which is amazing. Thefacilities at Bede Campus are great; I often spend timeat Goals in my spare time. My lessons are good andthere is always good banter between lecturers andstudents. I love the amount of training involved in mycourse and would strongly recommend this programmeto anyone who has a love for Sport – the coaches areexperienced and really knowledgeable.
Sam Blacklock – BTEC MediaSunderland College reallystood out for me due to thebrand new Visual andPerforming Arts Academy. Italso seemed like an excellentlearning environment when Icame to the Open Evening. Ilove the practical element ofmy course and theopportunity to develop mycreativity. I spend my freetime in Starbucks with friendsworking on my assignments.
Robyn Walker – BTEC Music I chose Sunderland Collegeas they offered a course inthe subject I am mostpassionate about; it alsohad the added bonus that Iwould be studying in abrand new build. The freetransport also impacted onmy choice as I have easyaccess to and from college.I thoroughly enjoy thepractical element of mycourse and I am able toperform every day in bothsubjects. As part of my programme I have been in a fewrecording sessions and have played in a gig as part ofmy assessment in the new theatre.
There is also a vast choice of enrichment activities totake part in and as a class we will be taking part inSportivate activities next term. Although I don’t knowwhat I want to do after college, I feel that if I chose apath, my tutorsand lecturerswould support meas they have donesince I startedcollege. My tutoris knowledgeableabout progressionpaths I can follow,and she hasintroduced me toa specialistuniversity that Ipreviously wasnot aware of.
Hetton School works in partnership with Sunderland College and it’s where most of our students go on tostudy when they leave us. We catch up with some of our former students to find out what the best things areabout studying at Sunderland College.
To find out more about studying atSunderland College, visit one of the
forthcoming January Open Evenings:
Bede CampusJanuary 21st (4pm- 7pm)
Washington CampusJanuary 22nd (4pm - 7pm)
St Peter’s CampusJanuary 26th (4pm-7pm)
Hylton CampusJanuary 27th (4pm-7pm)
The results are better at a school sixth form, is this true?Sunderland College achieved a 99% pass rate for six yearsin a row. In addition Sunderland College are top of theleague tables for quality which shows that studentsʼ progresstheir grades further with them.
If I go to a school sixth form I’m more likely to go to a topuniversity? Sunderland College help and support their students withtheir (Russell Group) university applications and thepercentage of their A-level students securing these sought-after places is consistently above the regional average.
The teaching staff are more qualified to deliver A-level teaching inschools, is this correct?
Sunderland Collegeʼs lecturers are A-level specialists, andthey understand the level and preparation required toprogress to university and will provide dedicated support.
Do schools offer more subjects? Sunderland College offer the widest choice of subjects inthe city including those that require specialist facilities thatschools simply canʼt offer.
Will I get more help and support in a school sixth form? Sunderland College has won Government awards for theirsupport services. They offer the most comprehensivesupport from pastoral care to study support and specialistcounselling services. Their student feedback shows that theyoffer consistently high levels of support across the board. Sc
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Moving up to big school can be a daunting time for manychildren, it's a new adventure filled with anxiety andexcitement. Things are different, they're no longer the bigkids in a small school. They're tiny again, trying to navigatetheir way through a strange new world of giants. Butchildren are incredibly adaptive and versatile. Within a fewshort weeks they learn their way round the new school,they form new friendships and new ways of thinking.
Often some of the old habits that came so easily in juniorschool fall by the wayside as they grow up. One of them isreading for pleasure. Who can blame them? There are somany other things competing for their attention, numerousglowing screens that offer a quicker form of entertainment.The lure is strong, it even pulls their parents out from thepages of a good book. And as they mature there's anexpectation that they should be reading more 'grown-up'books. But the pressure to be seen reading the right bookis enough to put a child off reading any book.
When I was eleven I was a bit of a reluctant reader. Ienjoyed science fiction novels and comics. Lots of comics!Luckily no one tried to drag them out of my hands andforce me to read something I wouldn't enjoy. Readingcomics led me to seek out older stories in books at my ownpace, when I was ready for them. Now I'm lucky enough tobe writing my own stories and to have them published. ButI still enjoy reading comics as well as more 'serious'novels.
There's growing evidence that reading for pleasure canhelp you to achieve higher grades, not only in English, butin all subjects! Reading can actually make you smarter! Soit's always exciting for me to have the chance to meet newYear 7 pupils who still remember the pleasure of reading.Hetton School obviously value reading, and when LaurenDixon from the English department asked me to visit forthe day I jumped at the chance.
The day began with a talk to the entire year group aboutcreativity in the north east. Then it was time for each classto test their own creativity, coming up with ideas for storiesand developing characters. The ideas ranged from agripping emotional story about a dead brother, to the fearand excitement of a young soldier going to war, to tales ofminiature zombies and the quest for a cure, and the storyof an adventurous giraffe on a train trip to Paris!
The day flew by in a blur of outlandish ideas, but I'moptimistic that the pupils will explore their ideas further,and there's even the possibility that their work might beentered into a national competition for short stories. HettonSchool may well be nurturing the writers of the future! I'dbetter watch out!
by Niel BushnellNiel visited Hetton School to work with Year 7 students andencourage them to improve their writing.
This yearʼs Fun Day wasa huge success! On oneof the hottest days of theyear students put hugeeffort into making MissAshcroftʼs Day with theirenjoyment andachievement throughoutthe day.
In the physical zone,students tackled aninflatable assault courseand slide run amongstother physical challenges.The assault courseproved to be very popular. On the slide run, teacherschallenged students in the quickest run.
In the competition zone,challenges included thespeed cage and a super 9hole crazy golf that gaveeveryone the chance tosucceed in a game of skilland judgement.
In the power zone, the tugof war proved as popular
as ever, with virtually every teacher also giving it a go.Wellie hurling provided students (and guidance teacherMiss Harland) with an unusual challenge!
In the speed challenge, students were faced with a worldcup shootout whereby they had to kick the ball throughvarious holes and the very popular ball pool scramble –students had to find various objects hidden in the pool.
One of the most popularaspects of the day was thefundraising drinks stand asstudents took theopportunity to givethemselves an energyboost.
A great day all round!
by Mr. Hindle
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The English, Media and Performing Arts Faculty ran their awardsceremony during the summer term. With the theme of a ‘GroovySummer’, students arrived into the Hall to find surfing penguins onthe screen and teachers dressed in full Hawaiian outfits of grassskirts, Hawaiian shirts and groovy sunglasses.
During the awards, eachteacher nominatedstudents from theirclasses for their effortsduring the whole schoolyear. Students wereawarded a £5 Amazonvoucher and an EnglishFaculty postcard as a wayof thanks for all their hardwork throughout the year.
The whole idea was courtesy of the incredibly creative Miss Lysiak.She convinced the English Faculty staff to get involved in thiscelebration of summer!
There was a chance for a dance and a celebration to some summermusic with many students joining in the celebrations. So how canyou ensure you get chosen for an award next year? Work hard allschool year! The English Faculty regularly sends postcards home tostudents that are achieving well or making amazing amounts ofeffort, make sure you are one of these students and celebrate withus!
by Miss Lysiak
On Friday 19thSept, our new year7 pupils had thegreat opportunityto meet author NielBushnell and totake part in one ofhis creative writingworkshops. Pupilswere encouragedto use their imaginations to create wonderfulideas for stories. The results were interestingindeed… from miniture zombies to unicorns inKFC! Pupils also got the chance to buy Niel’sbooks, Sorrowline and Timesmith, and get themsigned. Niel’s talk was really insightful andshowed our students how having a bit ofimagination and determination can help youachieve your dreams. Overall, it was a fantasticday enjoyed by students and staff alike.
Thank you Niel.
by Mrs. Dixon
Year six students from East Rainton, EasingtonLane, Eppleton, Hetton Lyons and Hetton Primaryenjoyed a STOMPING good time at Hetton School.
The corridors of Hetton School were filled with thesounds of very strange percussion as Year 6students worked in teams with the Englishdepartment to create music from every dayclassroom objects. Their work was truly amazing,highly creative and very, very loud!
The students then enjoyed a performance whichincluded a Year 8 STOMP act, the school brass bandand also highlights from the play Blood Brothers.
All students were a credit to their primary schoolteachers and we look forward to seeing them allagain very soon.
Miss Lysiak
YEAR SIX STOMP!
Miss Dixon instructs. Miss Lysiak conducts the Yearsix orchestra.
Hetton School Band perform toYear six students.
Blood Brothers performance atthe Year six show.
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The ‘Groovy Summer Awards’
THE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSHetton School’s annual achievement awards saw a multitude of prizes awarded by Mr. Keay, Mr. Knowles andother members of the Senior Leadership Team. This was a great way to celebrate the numerous achievements ofHetton School students throughout the school year.
Prizes were awarded for individual students for many reasons, including: having no behaviour points all schoolyear; being the best attenders; acting as a Librarian; having the most achievement points in Key Stage 3 and KeyStage 4 and being anti-bullying champions.
Group awards were presented for categories such as: most achievement points in a tutor group and bestattendance in a tutor group with Miss Small and Mr. McGrath taking the honours for being tutors of the groupswith the highest number of achievement points.
Proud teachers and students can be seen showing off their hard-earned prizes
by Ewan Donaldson
FIRST AID TRAINING
Aiden CarrOwen Daglish
Nyle DavisReece HarveyJames RobsonAlex TumeltyLewis Wardle
The Yr 11ʼs to the right completed the First Aid elementof their Employability Programme with Gentoo.
The 7 students have been enrolled onto a programmewhich is delivered by Gentoo every Wednesday. Theprogramme is based around Employability anddeveloping skills to help students to be successful in theworld of work.
Throughout the year they will undertake several practicalelements to. To date they have completed a TeamBuilding Day, their First Aid Training and are about tostart their first Volunteer Work Experience slot too.
There were some reluctant First Aiders to begin with buteventually they all gave it a go. (Owen was brilliant).
They covered a variety of aspects/scenarios throughvideos, conversations and role play including bandagingeach other up, putting casualties into the recoveryposition and performing CPR!
By Mr. Togher
Our current Year 9 Assertive Mentors havereceived their training ready to start theirrole. They will be working with students inYears 7, 8 & 9 to help them make excellentprogress during their time at Hetton School.
Throughout the day they developed variousskills essential to the role like teamwork,leadership and critical thinking. It was a verysuccessful and enjoyable day with studentscommenting on just how much they hadlearnt and how they were looking forward togetting started in the role.
The mentors will play a crucial role inhelping other students develop key skills.They will be overseen by Mr. Waton, ourschool mentor champion, who advises andhelps the mentor students.
by Mr. Watson
Houghton feast is afestival held everyyear in October atHoughton-Le-Spring, The festival
dates back to the 12Century, Houghton
Feast is a 10 day festivaland features a fairground,traditional ox roasting, churchevents, carnival parade, a tattoowith pipes and drums, shows,community events, exhibitions,talks and tours, and fireworks!
It starts on a Friday with thefrequent, but stunning fireworksand the Illuminations switch on,which indicates the opening of theFeast! Crowds gather and fill thesurrounding place with plenty ofatmosphere.
The Feast fits all ages, from facepainting for the young and the fairto the parade and other activitythroughout the week, including musical concerts, performances,activities, walks and displays! Also there is the Free FireworkSpectacular on the Monday!
Houghton feast brings a lot of money into the area, with a lot oftake-away shops being used, and money coming into theeconomy and used to develop other areas. But also it has a lot ofnegative factors as being well known for the typical rivalry fightsbetween all the areas clashing, this calls for a lot of police beingon standby.
Overall this is a great event to take young children and bringsa lot of money, making the area better and developing loadswith funding.
by Sophie Riding & Josh Soakell
Members of the Year 10 and 11 Duke of Edinburgh team, led byMarnie Barrass, submitted an application to Sunderland CityCouncil to help with the funding for expeditions. After presentingto the council, they weredelighted to receive a letteroffering £1000 in fundingtowards the Duke ofEdinburgh fund. Here,students can be seen withthe Council.
By Mrs. Chalk
Assertive Mentors
Houghton FeastThe Festival runs from October 3rd
until October 12th
The very popular Turners Waltzer
The Marching Bagpipes
The Traditional illuminations
Duke of Edinburgh Funding
DURHAM CRICKETING LEGEND LAUNCHESHETTON SCHOOL CRICKET ACADEMYDURHAM County cricketing stalwartNeil “Killer” Killeen helped launch thenew Hetton School Cricket Academyaimed at nurturing young talent in thesport. The former cricketer was at theofficial unveiling of Academy in Hetton-le-Hole, on Wearside – an area with aproud cricketing tradition.
Mr Killeen, who began playing atAnnfield Plain Cricket Club and hasplayed for Durham County Cricket Cluband Marylebone Cricket Club, gaveyoung players individual coaching atthe launch. Junior teams at the HettonLyons Cricket Club and EppletonCricket Club compete in the DurhamCricket League with many progressingto books of Durham County Cricketclub.
Mr. Killeen talked to the students about what it was like to play professional cricket. He told the students howhis first ever wicket was ‘West Indian legend Carl Hooper’ and how he played cricket professionally from ‘1994to 2010’. His highlights as a cricketer included ‘playing in some of the best stadiums of the world and in front ofthousands of people’. He described playing for Durham in the 2007 Cup Final as a ‘highlight’ of his career.
Mr. Keay talked about how the Academy will involve both Hetton Lyons and Eppleton Cricket Clubs. Hementioned how proud he was that Hetton had this as a hub in the community. He added how we are buildingon a cricketing area of the county and we can support students with coaching from the Durham CricketBoards. He hopes to have another England cricketer in the future.
Players and coaches at Hetton School pride themselves on their sporting achievements, with the school'sunder 12 and under 15 teams becoming county champions in the past few weeks. Many of the ex-studentshave progressed to represent Durham and England at a range of levels up to first-class representation,including Ryan Pringle, Graeme Welch and Ben Whitehead.
The school has worked in partnership with the Durham Cricket Board, Hetton Lyons Cricket Club and EppletonCricket Club to launch the Cricket Academy. They have recruited young boy and girl cricketers across four yeargroups, who will be apprentices. The school has also built a personalised curriculum around the coachingneeds of the young cricketers. Cricket Academy leader David Hardman is helped by qualified Durham CricketBoard coaches.
By Sammie-Jo Jones and Ewan Donaldson.
Both the Year 7/8 and 10/11 Cricket teamwon trophies at the start of this term.Here, the Year 7/8 team can be seenproudly celebrating their success.
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Logan Halliman Miles Birbeck Danielle Armstrong Lewis Mitchell Kiera Patton Nathan Robinson Joe Maddison Tayla Smith Robbie Smithson Ben Greenwood Keaton Green Cameron Archbold Morgan Meek Katie Lee Zak Moore Holly Todd
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Holly Thorne Millie Pringle Reece McBride Alex Snaith David Younger
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Emily baxter Chloe Jackson Megan Mercer-Morley Rhiannon Smith Amy Partridge Demi-Leigh Bell 9N2
Robynn Betts
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Sam Henry 9B2
Paige Ashworth Oriann Pescod 9L2
Katie Fairless
Hetton Honours SuccessThis term we have again been celebratingthe success of our students in Year 8 andYear 9 who have successfully completedtheir Bronze Hetton Honours Award. TheHetton Honours scheme encourages ourstudents to take advantage of the manyextra-curricular activities that are on offer atHetton School. They must gather evidenceof how they have completed each of theseven sections of the award -Responsibility, Extra-curricular, Schoolsupport, Peer support, Environmental,Community and School Trip. By achievingthis award, our students have shown a widerange of skills and a real determination tosucceed. We were delighted to welcomeour Chair of Governors, CouncillorWilkinson, and Mr. Keay, Head teacher, to
the assemblies this week. Mr. Keaycongratulated all of the students that havecompleted their bronze award andhighlighted how important it is for studentsto take part in wider school life. Getting intocollege, university and finding a job isbecoming increasingly competitive and bycompleting their Hetton Honours, theseYear 8 and 9 students are puttingthemselves into a fantastic position tosucceed in life after school. The challengenow is for these students to continue totake advantage of the wonderfulopportunities at Hetton School and worktowards their Silver and Gold Awards.
Well done to all involved.
by Mr. Magee
HETTON DOES THEAPPRENTICE!
WORLD CHALLENGECAMBODIA
Students in Year 7 and 9 have been taking part inthe Apprentice project on a Wednesday nightafter school. They have had to successfully workin a team and create a product that they pitchedto the ‘Dragons’.
The purpose of taking part in this project is toimprove their literacy and numeracy skills in afun and engaging way. Students were able towork in groups developing their team workingskills; they also worked on both literacy andnumeracy. Literacy skills involved writingjustifications and product descriptions.Numeracy skills involved considering how theirproduct would be a success and help to makethem money!
In October half-term, HettonSchool studentstook part in a'World Challenge'visit to Cambodiain order to help inthe localcommunity. Herestudents can beseen involved inthe project. Thevisit involved
students raising money to fund the trip over a long periodof time; this helped them really to make a difference to thepeople in the community they visited.
On Thursday October 23rd, Hetton School hosted aHalloween Film Night. Students were given the chance towatch the rather spooky ‘The Woman in Black’ whilstenjoying a range of snacks and the very popularchocolate fountain.
The evening was organised by Mr. Watson who was ablysupported by members of the English, Media andPerforming Arts Faculty. More than 60 students enjoyedthe evening – screaming as the film provided a few scarymoments and enjoying their snacks sold by Year 10students.
The film ‘The Woman in Black’ is unusual in that threedifferent versions were made – one as a 12A; another as a12 and a scarier one as a 15 certificate. Students watchedthe ‘12’ version.
Plans are afoot for another film night, this time with aChristmas theme. Watch the space for more details!
Mr. Hindle
Hetton School prom 2014 was held at the Ramside Hall hotel on 12thJuly. It was a night where the teachers and the class of 2014 wereable to put on their glad rags, eat some spectacular food, bop tosome ‘banging’ tunes and say a fond farewell to each other.
Our Prom King and Queen were once again voted for by HettonSchool staff and the pressure was on to choose a deserving couple ofindividuals. However, with the rapturous applause from the students itwas evident they whole-heartedly agreed with our choice. Prom Kingwent to Brandon Steckles-Young and Prom Queen was SophieFletcher. Congratulations to them both of them.
As expected, the Ramside Hall Hotel staff commented upon howsuperb our students were and are looking forward to our returnin 2015.
I would like to thank everyone who supported this memorable eventand look forward to it being replicated next year.
by Miss Duff
Halloween Film Night
Frills, frocks and fun atthe Ramside Hall Hotel
On Thursday September 25th, HettonSchool ran its annual Open Evening forYears 5 and 6 students. A plethora ofstudents had the chance to wander aroundand see all the great teaching and learningthat the school has to offer.
Prospective students were able to try foodsin Megabites; try edible DNA in Science;
watch a Drama and Music performanceand win ʻTreat Trolley Vouchersʼ all aroundschool. Helpful current students guided theYear 5s and 6s around after a talk from Mr.Keay in the Hall.
Mr. Keay talked about the excitingdevelopment of the new school due toopen in September 2016 and remindedparents of the ʻGoodʼ that the schoolreceived from OFSTED.
Many Primary School students talked abouthow they had enjoyed the chance the weekbefore to come in to school to see and takepart in some ʻStompʼ activities run by theEnglish, Media and Performing Artsteachers.
It was great to see future students andparents enjoying their trip around theschool.
by Ewan Donaldson
Year 5 and 6 Open Evening
Hetton Local and Natural History Society, (HLNHS), have produced abook, all about the ‘whole of Hetton-Le-Hole’ and districts.
Through a project by Durham Limestone Landscapes, funded by theNational Lottery, factual information was gathered by HLNHS through;in-depth research, records obtained from the appointed ArchaeologicalPractise, contributions from elderly residents, and community groups,including Hetton Green Watch and local Churches, along withnumerous photographs and current information, this ‘history’ of HettonTown was put into book form which is known as the ‘Village Atlas ofHetton-Le-Hole’.
To celebrate this work of nearly 2 years, and to launch the publication,a 2-day event was held in the Hetton Centre, with the 1st day, (Friday7th), being a specific day arranged whereby pupils representative ofeach of Hetton’s local schools were invited to take part in thecelebration and view exhibits showcasing various chapters of the‘Atlas’.
Friday’s event was opened with the Head Boy and Girl team, fromHetton School, accepting the invitation on behalf of all local schools,and recognising that their school would be receiving of the 1st schoolcopy of the Village Atlas, provided free, to all schools, by HLNHS.
A warm welcome, to the event, was provided by local M.P, BridgetPhillipson, Hetton Town Mayor, Mr A Wilkinson and Kevin Ball,representing S.A.F.C, (SAFC’s Reserves and Ladies football teams usethe ground facilities which historically was the site of Hetton Hall).
The band from Hetton School, led by Miss Kayleigh Stringer, thenplayed-in classes of the 250 pupils visiting from local primary schools,many of whom were dressed in clothing appropriate to various era’sthroughout the history of Hetton.
All pupils were given the opportunity to view a ‘timeline’ of eventscontained in the Village Atlas, as well as exhibitions provided bynumerous groups and organisations. These exhibitions includeddemonstrations such as how ‘cheap’ bracelets were made using‘carded’ wool in medieval times, games and toys from the past,
communications through the eras, whereby pupils could try out aMorse code machine, and use one of the 1st typewriters and printers,continuing through to the present day with using powerful microscopesto see live insects from local streams.
Displays of old photographs were plentiful, and included was a displayprovided by Mrs Chalk and pupils from Hetton School about the historyof the school, as well as one provided by Miss Paget and pupils abouttheir ‘Riverfly’ monitoring sessions, carried out over the last 18 monthswith Hetton Green Watch (now the Natural History Section of theSociety producing the Atlas). Both displays captured the interest ofmany of the approximate 800 visitors to the event over both days.
Saturday’s event was opened to the public by the Mayor of SunderlandCity, Mr S Porthouse,with visitors beingwelcomed by thesuccessful S.A.F.CLadies football teamCaptain, StephBannon and teamplayer Gemma Wilson,who signedautographs.
The event was aresounding success,made more so by theinvolvement andsupport of ALL localschool pupils, HeadTeachers and Staff, inparticular, those ofHetton School.
by Miss Paget,with help fromPat Robson
This year’s sports day included a twist on previous years. As well as students having the opportunity to show theiramazing athletic prowess; they were treated to a host of teacher’s (less serious) races too!
The overall day was a resounding success, with students presenting huge banners supporting their house groupthat they’d designed in PHSE lessons. Miss Miller took the role of compere with some excellent music to motivatethe runners, jumpers and throwers.
In the staff races, students could see Miss Ridley and Mr. Hardman win the three legged race. Miss Blackie wonthe ‘penguin walking’ race and some cheating was evident in the water bomb race!
The overall day was won by Lambton House this year.
by Sammi-Jo Jones
Sports Day – Students and Teachers!
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th November 2014
HETTON ‘VILLAGE ATLAS’ LAUNCH EVENT
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AFTER SCHOOL
Zara Bowater - Mane and Minx HairdressersI spent the week assisting in the Salon. This included helping keep the area clean andtidy at the start of the week. As the week went on, I was given the opportunity to seeall the different hairdressers in action and learn about all the different styles and cutsthat were available. I was able to realise just how important it is for the hairdresser tobuild a great relationship with the customer. I really enjoyed the week!
Mark Mullen - Hetton Swimming BathsThis was a great and busy week. I started off working on reception – greetingcustomers and helping send them in the right direction. I helped customers sign in andgave a few friendly comments to them. As the week developed I had the chance tohelp check the First Aid facilities around the pool and check that all the gym equipmentwas in great condition. The Leisure Centre has a huge amout of equipment that peoplein the community can use. I enjoyed the week.
Jaskaran Dhami - MorrisonsI spend the week all over the shop. From baby milk to fresh produce and bakery, I wasgiven the opportunity to see all the different sections of the supermarket. It links in wellto my immediate future as I plan to get a job in a supermarket to help see me throughCollege. I felt the staff were very friendly and also that I worked hard throughout theweek.
In late October, Year 11 had their annual Work Experience. This year’s placements included anywhere fromPrimary Schools to Garages, Sportswear Brands, Solicitors and Hairdressers. Hetton Headlines visited threeof the students to see how they were getting on.
WORK EXPERIENCE
· Lunchtime Club 12.35 – 1.00pm(B8) Learning Support
· Reading Library Year 7 & 8 DHu LK · Music Theory (M2) LC 12.35pm-1.10pm· ICT Yr10-11 Catch up (A8 A9 A10 A11)· Languages Club (B2) JM
· Library Computers -Use for ELOs allyears - priority Y11
· Y11 Physics Revision 3-4pm (S2) BL · Y11 Food/HSC 3-4pm (C11) AG · GCSE Textiles coursework catch up(C8) LB 3-4pm
· GCSE Music Revision Y11 (M2) LC· ICT Yr10-11 Catch up A8 A9 A10 A11
· Fitness Centre Gym3-4pm all years
· Football Club3-4pm all years
· GCSE Textiles coursework catch up(C2) 3-4pm LB
· GCSE Music coursework (M2) LC· ICT Yr10-11 Catch up A8 A9 A10 A11· Catering 3-4pm (C11) AG
· Staff Football v Yr 11students
· Y11 English Revision· Y11 Maths Revision
· Fitness Centre Gym3-4pm all years
· Girls Football 3-4pmall years
· Hockey 3-4pm all years
· Art Club KS3 (C1) 3-4pm PD· Catering Y11 3-4pm (C11) AG· ICT Yr10-11 Catch up A8 A9 A10 A11· GCSE Textiles catch up (C8) LB· Business revision/coursework Yr 10(A11) LS 3-4pm
· Hetton School Band 3-4pm KS· GCSE PE Revision
· Fitness Centre Gym3-4pm all years
· ICT Yr10-11 Catch up A8 A9 A10 A11 · Fitness Centre Gym3-4pm all years
· Lunchtime Club 12.35 – 1.00pm(B8) Learning Support
· Reading Library Year 7 & 8 DHu LK · ICT Yr10-11 Catch up (A8 A9 A10 A11)
· Library Computers -Use for ELOs allyears - priority Y11
· Choir 12.35-1.10pm(M2) LC
· Lunchtime Club 12.35 – 1.00pm(B8) Learning Support
· Reading Library Year 9 DHu LK · ICT Yr10-11 Catch up (A8 A9 A10 A11)
· Library Computers -Use for ELOs allyears - priority Y11
· Lunchtime Club 12.35 – 1.00pm(B8) Learning Support
· Reading Library Year 10 DHu LK · ICT Yr10-11 Catch up (A8 A9 A10 A11)
· Library Computers -Use for ELOs allyears - priority Y11
· ʻTHE DOH-NUTCLUBʼ A14(games, discussions,videos)
· Lunchtime Club 12.35 – 1.00pm(B8) Learning Support
· Library KS3 (Years 7-9)Games Club DHu LK
· ICT Yr10-11 Catch up (A8 A9 A10 A11)
· Library Computers -Use for ELOs allyears - priority Y11
by Jaskaran, Mark and Zara
MissAminTell us a little aboutyourself. What areyour interests?My name is MrsAmin. I love towatch movies andread books.
What subjects do you teach? Where have you taught atbefore Hetton School.I teach Computing, ICT and Business Studies.Before Hetton School I have taught in a school inChester-Le-Street for five years and two years in aschool in Cardiff- yes I am Welsh. The subjects thatI taught there were ICT and I was Head of BusinessStudies.
Why did you choose to apply to teach at Hetton School?I choose to work at Hetton School because I knewthere was a lot I could offer. I felt that my passionfor my subject areas would help pupils and staff touse ICT further in their everyday lives.
How have you found your time at Hetton School so far?I have found my time at the school very interestingand enjoyable. Every day is different and I amenjoying experimenting my varied teaching andlearning techniques with the classes I teach.
What is your message to students about what they canexpect in your lessons?I expect all pupils I teach to be respectful to thelearning which takes place in my classroom. I havevery high expectations for the pupils I teach,because I know that every pupil has the ability to dovery well if they listen and try their best. I expectstudents not to swing on my chairs, not to answerback, listen to instructions given to help you withyour work. If you find something difficult it meansyour brain is learning something new. The learningand knowledge that takes places in my classroomwill hopefully be with you forever!
What are your thoughts on the new school? My thoughts of my new school are that Hetton is alovely school. I feel that the school has manyexciting times ahead. Staff and students aredelightful.
Miss TaylorTell us a little aboutyourself. What are yourinterests?I love travelling andexploring differentplaces around the world.I enjoy cooking (notbaking!) and exercising,particularly Zumba.
What subjects do you teach? Where have you taught atbefore Hetton School.The main subject I teach is Geography but I alsoteach a little bit of History. During my teacher trainingyear, I taught at Harton Technology College andJarrow School before applying for my first teachingjob here at Hetton School.
Why did you choose to apply to teach at Hetton School?I chose to apply to Hetton School because of thewell-founded reputation it holds. I heard a lot offantastic things about Hetton School before the jobbecame available and the school was held in highregard by several schools I had experience ofteaching at in the North East.
How have you found your time at Hetton School so far?I have relished my time here at Hetton School so far.I have found it very enjoyable and satisfying which isthe perfect mix for a successful teaching career. Bothstaff and students have been very supportive since Istarted in September and they have made me feelvery welcome in terms of becoming a part of theirschool.
What is your message to students about what they canexpect in your lessons?Students can expect my lessons to be engaging,interesting and inspiring. I expect students todevelop the skills needed to become independentenquirers who take control of their own learning inlessons at every opportunity available. My lessonsdepend on responsible students who are respectful,hungry to learn and strive to achieve.
What are your thoughts on the new school? I think the new school is going to be fantastic for notonly the school community but for the widercommunity also. The new school will create aninnovative environment for both students and staffand bring 21st century education to life.
G e t t o k n o w y o u r s t a f f !A number of new teachers started at Hetton School in September. Here we find out all about their background and theirfeelings on Hetton School so far. Don't forget to read the Spring issue of Hetton Headlines for interviews withMr. Woodruffe, Mr. Langford and Miss Jobling. by Robynn Tumelty and Ben Johnson
MissStringerTell us a little aboutyourself. What are yourinterests?
Music is obviously alarge part of my life,especially outside ofschool. I currently playtrombone in a brassband where I regularlyperform in concertsand compete in contests. Aside from that I likesports and keeping fit, especially cycling. Iʼm a bigfan of football and support WolverhamptonWanderers. I also enjoy watching cricket, athleticsand tennis.
What subjects do you teach? Where have you taught atbefore Hetton School.
I teach music, but have taught ICT, history and REin the past. Before Hetton I worked at North ShoreAcademy in Stockton and Middlewich High Schoolin Cheshire, where I also trained to be a teacher.
Why did you choose to apply to teach at Hetton School?
Hetton School has a good reputation in the brassbanding world as having a strong brass culture, andany school with a vibrant and growing musicdepartment was a really big attraction to me. I knewthis was an opportunity that I couldnʼt miss out on.
How have you found your time at Hetton School so far?
Staff and students have been extremely receptiveand friendly. Iʼve particularly enjoyed the variousopportunities Iʼve had to produce performances witha brass group and the enthusiasm and passionfrom the students when taking part in music.
What is your message to students about what they canexpect in your lessons?
Donʼt be afraid to take risks and try something new!Itʼs ok to get things wrong in my classroom – itʼs thebest way to learn!
What are your thoughts on the new school?
I think the new school is going to be a reallyexciting environment to be a part of. Having movedbuilds in my last school, I know how stressful it canbe, but also the fantastic sense of ownershipeveryone will have on their brand new building. Itreally is a lovely feeling knowing that youʼre goingto be working and learning somewhere with suchexcellent facilities.
Mr. DingleyTell us a little aboutyourself. What are yourinterests?My name is PierreLamont Dingley. I amoriginally from SouthAfrica, but have workedin Canada, USA and
Africa as a Literacy teacher and a professionalartist. I originally trained as a Museum Taxidermistand Biological Cold Store Preparator. I was Head ofArt at Oakhill School and Director of Art atMichaelhouse School.
My specialist interest in Secondary Education isfocussed around Web2 Mobile Learning Platforms inconjunction with Visual Literacy. I recently completedthe Advanced Certificate in ProfessionalDevelopment, with Hull University (TDA),constructing real - time online learning solutions forsecondary learners - these platforms allowed forELO projects to be completed on mobile technology.These were 'virtual' learning environments, with aspecific Literacy focus. Learners could accesslearning platforms beyond the classroom and extendlearning opportunities out of school hours.
My personal interests are art based, painting andsculpture. I work as a practicing artist from a Studioin Hartlepool, with Gallery representation in Europeand the UK. In 2013, my work was selected for theSAATCHI Art Gallery in London, for the Pop ArtCollection. I will be exhibiting at the M. Gallery inHamburg this year. I exhibited on two occasions inLondon during 2013.
What subjects do you teach?My specialist subject areas are Art andEnglish./Literacy. I have also taught Geography andMaths previously.
Where have you taught at before Hetton School?Oakhill School, Michaelhouse School, MasifundeSchool, Macmillan Academy, Academy 360.
Why did you choose to apply to teach at Hetton School?Was impressed by the friendly helpful staff andpupils who want to learn and excel. Pupils are politeand want to meet their target grades.
How have you found your time at Hetton School so far?Very impressed with the work ethics of pupils and theencouragement and support by Senior staff.
What is your message to students about what they canexpect in your lessons? ''Always to try your best! And be different! Your artis unique... and is your soul! It represents you.''
What are your thoughts on the new school? Looking forward to seeing the project realised...
Students enjoy the chance to learn more aboutthe human body in Work Discovery week
Students visit EDF Energy as partof Work Discovery Week
Members of 8N2 proudly show off their filledShoe boxes for Operation Christmas ChildStudents enjoying a visit to Liebherr
Electronics as part of work discovery week
Students enjoy the GentooEmployability Programme
Anti-racism event at the Stadium of Light
The Winter 2014 Term in Pictures
Mr P’PuzzlesIssue 13
Question 2You are in charge of the deliveries from Hetton Fruit Farm.One day you have to pack up 3 boxes with fruit.
Unfortunately in your haste, you mislabelled ALL of theboxes.
Luckily, you know that you only have to open 1 of the boxesto find out what is each boxes.
Which box do you open? and Why?
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Question 1Mr P is doing a lesson on fractions. In your notes, youcopy from the board his example:
Due to your poor eye sight, YOU make a mistakecopying down the example.
By just changing the position of just one of the numbers,how can you make this example correct?
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