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Kingsway News Newsletter | March 2018

A Message from the Headteacher Who’s New at Kingsway? Welcome to the Spring term newsletter. Mrs R. Wardle: I am delighted to join the Kingsway community On reflection, it appears that whilst much has as Deputy Headteacher with changed in education since I was at school in the responsibility for Teaching and 70/80s, much has also stayed the same: Learning. Many of my favourite school memories of school are not of the classroom, but what took place The students and staff have been outside it – school trips to the Science museum, incredibly welcoming and have Lyme Park and our beautiful twin town Beziers in the South of France. made me feel part of the school I also remember fondly extra-curricular opportunities to get involved immediately! in, like the school show, playing for our netball team and selling ice- lollies on a hot summer afternoon! I have been part of several large and very successful schools It’s not that I didn’t enjoy learning – I did, it’s just that the wider across Warrington and East curriculum provided me the opportunity to try something different, go Cheshire and I come to Kingsway with a proven track record of results somewhere new, build special relationships and learn in a unique way. and with the highest expectations of students and staff. At Kingsway, we value equally the learning that takes place in the I believe that a good secure education is the springboard for the classroom and outside it – be it at home, after school, online, on future. I have a deep passion for ensuring that students are stretched holiday or volunteering in the local community. Students here get a and challenged and that this is done in an inclusive and nurturing way, fully rounded, rich curriculum that develops knowledge, skills and instilling a love of learning across the school, through celebrating personal qualities so that learning is engaging and relevant. After all, success and achievement in its many forms. our students will be the work force of the future. I look forward to working towards the best interests and outcomes for This newsletter gives a small flavour of the wealth of opportunities your child and ensuring success for all Kingsway students, both inside available to students at Kingsway. I hope you enjoy reading about and outside the classroom. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you them and all the wonderful achievements of our students, who are have any queries about Teaching and Learning at The Kingsway School. destined to be talented individuals of the 21st Century. Risky Business Week – Z. Carrigan Senior Students 2018-2019 Mrs Lowe During the week commencing 6th March, The Kingsway School invited a variety of different agencies to provide support to students The selection of the new Senior on all things ‘RISKY’.The Students took place in March. agencies present throughout The standard of the presentations the week included: the Fire made by the shortlisted Year Service, community nurses, 10 candidates was incredible; anti-bullying campaigners, they all had fully embraced the mental health teams, Cheadle opportunities that school had to Mosque, Mosaic and many offer during their time at Kingsway and this had prepared them well for more. Issues being addressed this moment. Not only did they demonstrate a wealth of experience and encompassed: anti-social behaviour, stress management, bullying, a clear understanding of what the role would entail, they each had a sexuality, mental health and well-being, radicalisation, racism, drugs, personal passion to make a difference at the school. alcohol and a wider range of ‘risky’ behaviours through the use of fun workshops, targeted sessions and assemblies. After much deliberation, we were delighted to invite Jess Crawley to The week highlighted the need for all students to be vigilant and informed take on the role of Head Girl and Ethan Wilson to be Head Boy. Their about their own and others’ safety and the school’s culture of support. deputies will be: Grace O’Shaughnessy, Hannah James, Youmna Al- Rashedy, Judy Al-Jedai, Owen Faulkner, Meji Idowu, George Lawton The Kingsway School is committed to ensuring each students’ and Owen Booth. We look forward to seeing them make a difference safety and well-being. If you are worried or concerned about your and put their stamp on our school. child, please contact the relevant Pastoral Head of Year for further support and guidance.2

Leading Parent Partnership Award – J. Lowe Rewards Day Out 2018 – K. GuessWe are delighted to inform you that we have been awarded the LPPA At the Kingsway school we are keen to reward our students who work(Leading Parent Partnership Award) in recognition of our partnership hard and behave well.work with our parents and carers. This year’s Rewards Day will be on Thursday 19th July and thereUnder the leadership will be a huge range of activities for the students to choose from.of Mrs Maxey, the In addition to all of the activities that were offered last year, weschool has been will be introducing a new option of Gokarting at the indoor arena inworking towards this Manchester.award for a number ofyears, by developing The qualifying criteria was shared with everyone in the first newsletterour home - school communication, the ways in which we gather of this academic year and the poster (below), displaying the criteria,parents’ views and by increasing school events to engage parents in has been in all of the form rooms since September.celebrating their child’s success. The Kingsway School Presents: Students who have met allThe LPPA Verifier stated that we had a “resounding pass”. Someexamples of parental engagement include: REwards Day of the criteria will be able to choose their Rewards Day • coffee morning for parents of students with special educational needs Criteria 2018 activity before the Easter • end of year celebration evenings, awarding The Kingsway Certificate holidays. This means that they • Year 7 Literacy catch-up Intervention week and parent celebration featuring: will get the first pick of the • Sports Presentation evening, which will now also include Duke of No more than No external activities, due to their good Edinburgh Awards 10 lessons exclusions behaviour and the effort that in the SSC they have displayed during theDuring his visit, the LPPA verifier spoke to groups of staff, students first half of the year.and parents. It was wonderful to hear his feedback on the parent Attendancepanel who felt that: above 95% Students who have already • the school listens to their opinions and acts upon them. (without special • there is a lot of guidance given to the parents to help them support circumstances) their children with their learning. amassed between 50-99 • communication with the parent body is a real strength of the No more Positive negative merits will be spoken school. The parents appreciate how they are kept well informed by than 100 Merit total to by their Head of Year or the school. negative merits by Raising Standards Leader and • the staff are very approachable and the school is welcoming. Due February Half term given a chance to improve their to this, parents feel secure when needing to contact school. They are grateful that any issues or concerns are dealt with quickly and credit total. They will be given efficiently. another target of no more than 125 negative merits by the beginning of May. Sadly, we will not be offering a reward to any students who had already gained over 100 negative merits by February half term or anyone who has not met the rewards criteria.New P.E. Leggings – E. Pike All activities will be subsidised by school. If students are asked to make a contribution, this must be paid via Parentpay. PleaseGirls may now wear our navy TKS- make sure that your account is working so that your child is notbranded leggings for P.E. Please note that disadvantaged when the letters are released.unbranded leggings may not be worn. Please note that the school will have the right to remove places ifThe new TKS leggings are now in stock the student no longer meets the rewards criteria.and available to purchase from ourofficial uniform stockists: MCS Stores, Badminton Success – L. WildgooseMonkhouse and Debonair. At the Greater Manchester Badminton Championships in January, the Year 10 girls team came fourth out of 20 in the KS4 tournament, and the Year 9 girls team came 3rd, gaining a bronze medal in the KS3 tournament. 3

Grease Is Still The Word… – P. LawtonMonday 12th - Saturday 17th February saw magical changes atThe Kingsway School, when The T-Birds and Pink Ladies took overFoxland Hall, transforming it into Rydell High School as the MusicDepartment presented this year’s smash-hit musical “Grease”.Months of hard work and dedication paved the way for five nights ofoutstanding performances that had the audiences shouting for more.A stellar cast (led by Harry Earnshaw as the ultra-cool Dany Zuko, andEllie Nicholls as the pure and naïve Sandy Dumbrowski), performedhigh-energy interpretations of their characters and sang withconviction and style, leaving the audience hopelessly devoted to them.Ethan Cash as Kenickie burned up the quarter mile in great style andScarlett Dean, who played Rizzo, left us doubtful that there is anything(worse or otherwise) that she cannot do!Rebekah Higginbotham whipped the cast and crew into shape as awonderful Miss Lynch (any chance of booking her for an assembly?),while Patty (Kate Rogers) and Eugene (Caleb Lyndon) were endearingin equal measure as they juggled their way through the teenagetrauma of pleasing both their headmistress and avoiding the jibes ofthe ‘coolest of the cool’.Among the stars of the week, our Pink Ladies were oh so fabulouslyPINK! Snappy and sassy, Kenzie-Leigh Nicholson, Ella Norman andEstefany Fuguett-Guiterrez sniped and sang beautifully, each addingtheir own charm to the group.Keep talking, woa keep talking…Played by Max Carter, Adam Turner, and Alfie Bousfield, the boyswere absolutely hy-y-y-y-y-y-dromatic, forming a totally convincingbond as the ‘T-Birds’. They were supreme, and fantastically funny asthey bounced off one another from scene to scene and were totallyengaging in their solo performances, with, a particular highlightundoubtedly during Those Magic Changes as the boys transformedinto fangirls before our eyes.In all sincerity, Jacob Lyndon aka Vince Fontaine was silky, smoothand suave as he clung to his microphone and wooed and schmoozedhis way into our melting hearts. Also shining, Cha-Cha, played byEmily Carson, spun and swirled superbly - her expert moves on thedance floor supported by Vince’s expert moves on the mike.Tell me more, tell me more about the super chorus: Olivia Ashmore,Millie Burnham, Lauren Williams, Lily Fogwill, Lucy Kerr, Neve Myers,Lottie Gibson, Sarah Morgan, Daisie Gormley, Ruby McGowan, HeidiSimmons, Emma Young, Tilly Earnshaw, Akira Edgson, Kitty Hindeand Amy Berry. Twirling, whirling and filling the stage with energy andexpertise – a delight to work with and a delight to have on stage. Keepit up girls: lead parts surely await you! You are the ones that we want!

Our Rydell students strutted and jived their way through the fivenights as though each one was the first. Their professionalismthroughout the process was no less impressive and committed thantheir fabulously endearing and entertaining performances.Born to teach electronics? Maybe… Born to be an outstanding formtutor? Possibly… Born to Hand Jive? Most definitely! Resplendent inhis shiny black wig, Mr Nicolaou went above and beyond, performingfor all five nights alongside the sprightly young cast with equalamounts of energy and passion. Keep the wig Mr N – you’ve earned it!The audience were also treated to a surprise performer each night ,with Mr Wood, Madame James, Mr Williams and Mr Lawton addingtheir own twist and sparkle as they transformed into the Teen Angel,each delivering Olivier-worthy renditions of Beauty School Dropout.The cast were accompanied by an incredible live 9-piece band madeup of music department staff and students past and present, includingSam Woods (Year 11) on drums and ex-student Ben Attfield ontrombone.We mustn’t forget our fantastic backstage team, under the guidanceof Mr Moore. Grace O’Shaughnessy, Sam McManus, Rory Taylor, MiaSimister, Annabel Taylor, Lara Barbera, James Fagan and Jared Ikinall guaranteed that the show ran like a well-oiled machine, ensuringprops were ready to go and scene changes were slick and sharp.Another mention of note – Millie Brown, who kept the cast well-litduring each performance, and ran the lighting desk single-handedly –no small task!We can’t leave without talking about our very own “GreasedLightning” – lovingly made by Mr Whitham and Mr Hall, before beingmeticulously painted and dressed to sparkle and dazzle the audience– and boy did she sparkle! Glitter-red paint complimented thelightning flashes and chrome body work. She was certainly one of thetalking points of the show, and many of our audience couldn’t wait toget their photo taken in the car at the end of each performance.So many staff to thank, for helping out with front of house, green roomsupervision, refreshments, set painting, COSTUMES – the list goeson (and on). Special thanks to Mr Moore, Mr Sager and Ms Heil for allof their hard work helping to bring the show to life. We are extremelygrateful, and hope that they know that.The audience swayed along mouthing all the words to the oldfavourites, and the cheers and applause at the end summed up whathas been an incredible experience for all involved. New friendshipshave been forged and memories that will last a lifetime have beenmade. All in all, five fabulous nights in bleak February that we willremember forever. ‘A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boo’! 5

Year 11 – Spring Term – K. Clarke Exam season is around the corner research has indicated that to be long-lasting, it must start well in advance of the actual exams. The Year 11s have been busy sitting two rounds of mock exams, which we call Pre Public Exams (PPEs). The purpose of the PPEs is to allow If you or your child needs some support in any areas of revision, staff and students the chance to see the progress being made and to please contact Miss Clarke: k.clarke@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk identify any weak areas to focus on. Most students have thoroughly revised for these exams; there is still however a cohort of students Adopting a professional attitude who think that revision is not needed. As you may be aware, Mrs Lowe and the Year 11 team have been closely monitoring student attendance, punctuality to school/lessons Most of the new GCSE specifications demand that students can retain and uniform. These are all requirements of all students here at knowledge. For example, in Chemistry, students need to memorise Kingsway. In particular, apprenticeship providers and colleges will equations whilst in Geography they need to memorise the main steps ask the Year Team about the professional attitude of students they in the creation of a waterfall. This type of learning is only acquired intend to work with in September 2018. It is important that your son/ over time and needs students to practice the skill of memorising and daughter is on time for form every day and is in full school uniform. retrieving information. Mrs Wardle and Miss Clarke have introduced revision techniques to all students in assembly and form time and And finally... each student has received a booklet of revision techniques to use. An The year team would like to thank parents/carers for their invaluable example of a revision technique is ‘retrieval support in this stressful time. All staff in school are aware of the practice’ (right). pressure facing our students at this huge time in their academic career. Here in school, mental health and well-being are as important It is vital that parents/carers support their son/ as physical health, so please take the time to ensure that your child is daughter in preparation for the forthcoming having some downtime. If they are feeling stressed, the Year Team is GCSE exams. This means considering the always available and we are confident that we have the experience to following: help any student/family who is feeling the pressure of the forthcoming exams. So please do come and speak to us. • Has your child created a workable revision timetable? This means giving themselves Many thanks for your continued support and we look forward to slots to revise specific content. It also celebrating their success with you in August. means pencilling in ‘downtime’ e.g. seeing friends, playing Xbox or going to the gym. Year 11 Destinations – R. Knott • Where does your child revise? They need Fantastic news – 99% of our students who left last year are now a desk with light and a quiet place. Ideally, studying full time, either at college or on training courses! This is much their mobile phone needs to be given to higher than for most other schools and something we’re really proud of. you for the duration of their revision time. We spend many hours supporting our students with their plans for life • If they have their head in their books, after Year 11. We explain the different opportunities available to them what is it they are actually doing? Are they and introduce students to colleges and employers. Mrs Flood has a creating a quiz based on their knowledge, great network of employer contacts and excellent links with colleges, rewriting key quotes or equations? which is a reason why our careers provision has been recognised as one of the very best in the country. • If they are engrossed on their laptop are they actually revising? To be fair, YouTube To give you an idea of the range of activities and opportunities is now a really good place to start if you available to our students, all the following events took place in the are stuck on a Maths question. last half term: Employer assemblies with Year 8; a Year 9 problem- solving day with NG Bailey Engineering; support clinics with the Key • If they are not doing any of the above, 103 Careers bus and advisors, and Year 10 preparation for mock when do they intend to start? interviews with employers. This term is five weeks and following the Next term we hope to have the Vice President of Airbus in school, as well two week Easter break, we are effectively as the Creative Director from one of the largest media agencies. Also, a preparing for the real GCSEs. Students must whole host of employers will be in school to interview Year 10 students. be gearing up for this marathon now. If you hear your son/daughter telling you that they will begin revising after Easter, then it is too late. Revision involves forming a routine and6

Year 11 Post-16 News – S. FloodApprenticeship Assembly The Apprenticeship Store Visit Roman Dibden from The Growth Company We were invited to take some Year 11 students to visit the (formerly The Skills Company) came in Apprenticeship Store in Stockport to mark National Apprenticeship to school in January, to present to Year Week (5th - 9th March). Employers offering opportunities in 11 the opportunities available through Construction and Engineering were available for our students to talk an Apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are to in order to research the options that these careers could offer.available at both Advanced Level (age 16) and Higher (age 18).Apprenticeships have evolved over the years and now offer a National Citizenship Challenge (NCS)really viable alternative to College/University. Depending on the Representatives from NCS met with our Year 11 students in JanuaryApprenticeship, some companies will even fund apprentices through in order to offer them a superb opportunity overUniversity in order to achieve a Degree. Roman explained the role the summer break!of The Growth Company who are a Training Provider, sourcingApprenticeships for students, and explained his journey since school. NCS is a three-part programme for 16 year-Roman took the Apprenticeship route and last year was awarded olds. It’s perfect for boosting CV experience,the ‘Talent and Recruitment Professional’ of the Year and also personal statements, and UCAS forms. It’s‘Chairman’s Rising Star’ at the Made in Manchester Awards. also an unforgettable experience, which builds confidence and independence. The programme is aRoman stayed in school for the morning to answer questions and also government-funded initiative that brings together schools, communityregister interested students in order for this process to be started. organisations, businesses and individuals to build a stronger and more cohesive society. The programme’s three parts are: Adventure;Kids Allowed – Childcare Apprenticeships Skills and Social Action.Representatives visited our school in February to meet with students, Following the presentations, a number of Year 11 students havewho had indicated an interest in pursuing a career in childcare. Kids signed up for this programme and will be undertaking the challengeAllowed offer a number of Apprenticeships locally each year so we during their extended summer break. Have a super time!!!!wanted to give our students the opportunity of meeting with thecompany to find out more about what a career with them would look Year 11 Prom – K. Guesslike. Interested students were then invited to register their interest inorder to start the application process for a September 2018 start. The date of the 2018 Prom in Friday 22nd June and it will be held at The Mere, near Knutsford. This is a change of venue and has beenApprenticeship Open Evenings selected by the Year 11 Senior Students. I have done an inspectionAll students are advised via the message board and form tutors about visit and feel confident that they have chosen an excellent venue.events that might be of interest to them as they are scheduled.Year 11 have had an abundance of events to attend if they were The Prom is by invitation only.interested in pursuing an Apprenticeship: Students that meet the criteria will be given an opportunity to • Laing O’Rourke hosted an Early Talent Event for careers in the purchase a ticket after the Easter Built Environment in February at Wythenshawe Forum. holidays. • SETA Engineering had an Open Event for budding Engineering Apprentices in March at their Stockport Centre. • Barclays, Radbroke Hall hosted an Apprentice & Careers fair in Knutsford in March. • William Hare hosted an Engineering Apprenticeships Evening in March in Bury.We hope interested students took the time to attend the events relevantto them in order to find out more about the abundance of opportunitiesavailable. 7

Year 7 Scholars – L.Holdsworth Kingsway Resource Centre – P. Parry On 1st December, our Year 7 our scholars group engaged in a day of Helping to celebrate 70 years of the NHS intensive First Aid training with St John Ambulance. They leaned and practised vital skills, which were assessed and in return they received The National Health Service is a public first aid training certificate. turning 70 on 5 July 2018. As part of the NHS celebrations, there is a lot of focus on youth volunteering and social actions. Wythenshawe Hospital (UHSM) asked if they could showcase our resourced students’ Duke of Edinburgh Silver volunteer initiative – making muffs and blankets for dementia patients. Top % of Our Year 11s are working hard to complete them and are enjoying High Achieving decorating them with a variety of interesting and colourful attachments. Students, Year In addition to this, the students are continuing to work hard at The Chelwood Foodbank and The Shaw Trust Charity Shop in Handforth. Our scholars group are the top 10% of year seven students each term, who achieve the highest standard in terms of their attitude to learning scores. Everyone has a chance to qualify for this group three times a year and the year 7 team endeavour to help all students to aspire to be part of these enhanced learning days. Year 7 Bridgewater Hall Visit – D. Wood Young Enterprise – A. Mahmood In March, Year 7 students went to see the Hallé Orchestra at the The Young Enterprise team set up a stall at the Trafford centre, selling Bridgewater Hall, performing the Music for Youth concert. their ‘Thinking Pens’ & ‘Hot Chocolate Sticks’ to the public. It was a fantastic experience for the students to get a real feel of what running This year’s theme was ‘Back to Nature’. a business is actually like. The concert included music from Star Wars (Return of the Jedi, The Forrest The team did incredibly well with Battle) by John Williams, extracts sales and also had an opportunity from La Mer by Debussy and Finlandia to pitch their product to Ernst by Sibelius to name a few. All our students thoroughly enjoyed the & Young, one of the top four concert and the whole experience of visiting the Bridgewater Hall. Accountancy companies in the world. Year 11 Health & Social Care – N. Knowles All in all a great day – next stop is the area finals in March! 33 of our Year 11 students had the privilege of spending all day on 12th February with instructors from St. John Ambulance. The students were taught a range of skills including CPR, the recovery position, and how to treat choking, burns, asthma attacks and bleeds. At the end of the day, the students were awarded certificates of attendance and also were able to sign off a section in their Health and Social Care coursework, which counts towards their Cambridge Nationals qualification. Well done to all students who participated and our thanks to St. John Ambulance.8

Careers News – S. FloodYear 10 Mock Interviews Loreto College Year 11 MasterclassAll Year 10 students were scheduled a Mock Interview on 21st and On the 28th February, Year 11 GMHAP students were taken to Loreto22nd March. External Business Professionals were invited in to College after school to attend a Masterclass in a subject of their choice.interview our students as a learning exercise. This was, in most cases, Students were given a range of subjects to choose from such as Maths,the first interview our students have undertaken and probably be the Sociology/Psychology, Philosophy, Drama and Media Studies. Thelast one before College and Apprenticeship Interviews. The objective subject choices allowed students the option of selecting a subject notof Mock interviews is to ensure that students have the confidence to studied through school to see if this was of interest to them post-Year 11.participate effectively in the interview process; they should come away All students who participated in the sessions represented bothknowing what they do well and which areas they need to improve upon. themselves and The Kingsway School professionally.In order to prepare them for this event, Mr John Swinnerton from Homework – R. WardleOur Futures came in for an assembly with students in January. Heexplained the application form, which students needed to complete At Kingsway we regard homework as important to the embedding ofand the importance of following instructions and completing the knowledge and skills taught in the classroom. Homework is work thatforms comprehensively and neatly. The content of the application form is set to be completed outside the timetabled curriculum. It contains ansets up the basis of a successful interview, so the more information element of independent study in that it is not usually directly supervisedstudents provided, the better. by a teacher. There is no arguing that when homework is properly administered, it makes a valuable contribution to children’s learning.Despite their initial nerves, Year 10 students did exceptionally well Ofsted recognised this fact in 2012 when it changed its frameworkin their interviews and got feedback as to what they could have done for “outstanding teaching” to recommend that homework be set andbetter in the future. Our external business professionals were very marking carried out frequently, to provide pupils with clear guidance onimpressed with the calibre of our students and applauded them for where they are in their learning and how they can improve.their confidence, focus and determination in order to achieve what theyare hoping for in the future. The Kingsway School firmly believes that homework enhances pupil learning, improves achievement and develops pupils’ study skills and asWe are always very grateful to our volunteers who give their time freely such is an integral part of the curriculum. It requires careful planningin order to assist our students in their ongoing careers education. and integration into the scheme of work of each curriculum area.Year 7 North West Ambulance Service Not all homework is necessarily done at home; in fact, for some pupilsAs part of International Women’s Day, who find it hard to work at home, or for some tasks which may requirefemale employees from the North West resources (books, software, equipment) more readily available at school,Ambulance Service visited schools in the it is necessary or desirable to carry out the task at school. In order toregion to promote opportunities within the support this, a number of rooms are made available during breaks andAmbulance Service and highlight the types after school to provide these vital resources and a high level of supportof roles available within this field. for the students.Ellen Ward visited our school and met with Year 7 students to tell At Kingsway, we expect all students to complete their homework tothem more about careers with the NWAS. Although Year 7 is early in their best ability and with independence so that staff can understandtheir secondary school life, it is important to start to share options areas of strength and development. Students are given time in classwith students that might begin to inspire them in their own futures. to record the information in their planner, and we ask that parents support us by regularly checking the planner and signing this once aLORETO GREATER MANCHESTER HIGH ACHIEVERS PROGRAMME week. Where homework is not completed to a satisfactory standard or effort, students may be asked to resubmit this.Year 10 Debating Evening at Loreto CollegeYear 10 GMHAP students were invited to a debating evening after Parents’ support in ensuring that homeworkschool on Wednesday 17th January. Students were given subjects is completed and to a high standard is a vitalto debate against other schools and then pitched their views and part of our success in engaging studentsjustifications for them. This was a very successful evening for all with this extended learning, as such we haveinvolved and our students did exceptionally well, despite being very developed a Parents’ Guide to Homework,nervous about the actual debating. which is available on Kingsway Online, on theAll students came across as very capable and professional in the skill Homework page, in our School Life section.of debating and managed to present strong arguments. 9

Transition Activities this Term – L. Dunn Transition – The Primary View Our feeder primaries have been involved in a number of transition “Since September, the Year 5s from Prospect Vale have been visiting sessions over this last term: The Kingsway School in preparation for Year 7. The trips have included: a RE lesson on P4C (Philosophy for Children), which they all Art Workshops loved; a tag rugby tournament; making Christmas baubles, which was fantastic and handling WW1 artefacts. Year 4 pupils from Meadowbank were involved in a Michael Craig-Martin poly-block printing However, the one lesson which, surprisingly, the whole class enjoyed workshop on 9th January. the most was Jaguar Maths. At first the class was bit sceptical about Year 5 pupils from Lum Head enjoyed an a whole day of maths but once they realised it included computer Intaglio printing workshop inspired by natural simulation and racing around Silverstone race course then the FUN forms and the work of Angie Lewin. began. Much to the delight of the girls, one of them won the race!” Year 4 pupils from Lum Head also had the opportunity to take part in a poly-block – Prospect Vale Primary School Teacher workshop studying everyday objects as their inspiration. Year 5’s from Prospect Vale visited the Art department on 12th March and learned all about Intaglio printing taking their inspiration from everyday objects. Samba Merit Shield Winners Year 5’s from Etchells and Lum Head threw themselves in to a Samba session learning to play instruments such as the Surdo, Ganza, Agogo Bell and Apito! Both sessions were loud, energetic and lots of fun! Jaguar Maths – K. Guess On 24th January, Year 5 pupils from Prospect We have lots of exceptional students at The Kingsway School. Vale enjoyed a whole day of Jaguar Maths competing against each other in a race! At the end of every month, we award Students from Bolshaw Primary also took part certificates and lapel badges to the students in a Jaguar Maths day on 7th February at The who come top of their House in the merit Kingsway School. charts. They are given their Gold awards by the Headteacher, Mrs Lowe. Silver and Bronze Grease Performance certificates are awarded by the Heads of House. Students from Gatley Primary, Prospect Vale, Lum Head and Etchells The Gold merit winners for this term are: visited the Kingsway to experience the full dress rehearsal of our school production ‘Grease’. The Year 6 students and teachers House / Month December 17 January 18 February 18 thoroughly enjoyed the performance and spotting ex-students from Pankhurst Fin Hanks, 7C Fin Hanks, 7C Megan Walker, 8E their primary schools. P.E. Whitworth Emily Foster, 7H Emily Foster, 7H Emily Foster, 7H Year 4 and 6 pupils from Prospect Vale visited The Kingsway School Rylands Dani Hampshire, 8K Dani Hampshire, 8K Dani Hampshire, 8K for PE taster days. Our Indoor tag rugby festival was attended by: Gatley, Prospect vale, St Matthews, Bolshaw and Lady Bridge Primary Lowry Rocio McGillivray, 8H Rocio McGillivray, 8H Rocio McGillivray, 8H Schools. The winners were Gatley B team: congratulations to them. Up and coming events Gaskell Lola Howson, 7N Lola Howson, 7N Lola Howson, 7N Turing Mad Science Day – 18th April 2018 Esme Hopkins-Powell, Izzy Chalmers-Morris, Izzy Chalmers-Morris, Year 6 English, Art and Dance project – Summer Term 2018 7K 7G 7G Emma Payton, 8A10

Lockdown Procedures – R. Knott The Kingsway AssociationSchools have recently received guidance in the event of an incident What is The Kingsway Association?that requires a whole school lockdown, for instance chemical spillage We are a small group of parents whoor major local fire. We have developed a procedure for dealing with meet four times a year to decide howthese types of incidents should they occur. to spend parent donations for the benefit of our children.In the unlikely event of needing to activate a lockdown then it is vital This year alone, we have providedthat parents and carers do not come to school because this may well a set of Chromebooks, a new sofahamper the work of the emergency services. Furthermore, telephone for the resource base, a set of handlines will be needed for essential calls and therefore please do not drills for Design and Technology,telephone the school. All communication will be via our website and an electronic drum kit and a set ofsocial media. rugby goal posts.Please remember these type of situations are incredibly rare. Our meetings last around an hour and are attended by the Headteacher, who gives us an update onParking on Foxland Road – J. Dunbar school news. If you would like to join us at our next meeting on Monday 21st May 2018, at 6:30pm, please email the address below.Please can we remind parents and carers not to arrange to pick upor drop off their children on Foxland Road. The road is narrow and All donations are always welcome and really do make a difference.becomes heavily congested, impacting our neighbours and community Providing everything from Mothers’ Day cakes to Badges for the Headgenerally. Boy and Girl, your contributions are always appreciated.The aim of making the For more information on joining us, or donating, please email:immediate area outside tka@kingsway.stockport.sch.ukschool a safer place forpedestrians, cyclists and Keep in Touch!neighbours can only beachieved with the support Don’t forget to follow us for the latest school updates:of all our community.Thank you for your support in this matter.Cycle Security @kw_sch /thekingswayschool – P. Naughton You can also follow our department Twitter feeds, for more information: At least half of the bikes in our bike English Department: @kw_writers sheds are being left unlocked every Maths Department: @KWmaths day. If any bikes are stolen, they are STEM Activities: @kw_STEM more likely to be the unlocked ones. P.E. Department: @KingswayPE Business Department: @kw_business If your child cycles to school, could you Resource Centre: @kw_resourcectr please make them aware of this issue Anti-bullying Ambassadors: @kw_ambassadors and supply them with a bike lock.New Website! Furthermore, the Parental Engagement Portal allows parents to access attendance, assessment, merit andVisit our new school website for timetable data about their child/children. Parents canall the latest news, contact and log in by clicking on the Parental Engagement Portalevent details: section on the homepage of Kingsway Online:www.kingsway.stockport.sch.uk www.kingsway.stockport.sch.ukOr search online for ‘TheKingsway School’. 11

Key Dates Follow us for the latest school updates: @kw_sch /thekingswayschool Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SundayApril 16 17 18 19 20 21 22Back to school Y5 Feeder primary science show23 24 25 26 27 28 29Y10 Geography field trip - Y10 Geography field trip - Y8 Girls HPV injection Y10 Geography field trip - Y10 Geography field trip -Peak District Peak District Salford Quays Salford Quays30 May 1 2 3 Y10 Parents’ info eve 4 5 6Y10 Geography field trip - Y11 English & Maths Hi-5 OCR Sports studies OCR Sports studiesPeak District Conference moderation day moderation day7 8 9 10 11 12 13Bank Holiday D of E practice expedition D of E practice expedition14 15 16 17 18 19 20Y7-Y11 exams start Y7-Y11 exams Y7-Y11 exams Y7-Y11 exams Y7-Y11 exams21 Y7-Y11 exams 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 3The Kingsway Association Y7-Y11 exams Y7-Y11 exams Y7-Y11 exams Y7-Y9 exams endmeeting 6:30pm 29 30 31 June 128 Half Term Half Term Half Term Half TermHalf Term4 5 6 7 8 9 10Back to school English & Drama day11 12 13 14 15 16 17 24Y7 literacy week Y7 literacy week Y7 literacy week Y7 literacy week Y7 literacy week 23 July 1 U15 cricket festival 818 19 Y9 public speaking day+eve 30 15 20 22Y10 exams end U13 cricket festival 21 22 7 29Y9 Masterchef Y9 public speaking day 26 Y10 post-16 evening Y11 Prom 1425 3 27 28 Y6 dance show 29 D of E assessed2 expedition 10 Go 4 Set day 4 Y10 Cheadle College 6 Y8 Paris tripY10 Aquinas College taster day 21taster day Y8 Celebration evening Sports day (provisional) Monitoring reports to Y10 Loreto taster day 5 parents 289 11 17 New Y7 induction day 13Y7 Celebration evening Y9 Celebration evening KOAR Week Y10 Xavarian taster day 12 D of E assessed16 Y9 health day expedition 18 Y10 Celebration eveningKOAR Week 24 20Y9 health day KOAR Week 19 INSET Day 2723 25 KOAR Week Rewards Day outINSET Day 26 The Kingsway School Foxland Campus Broadway Campus Headteacher Mrs J. Lowe Foxland Road, Cheadle, SK8 4QX High Grove Road, Cheadle, SK8 1NP www.kingsway.stockport.sch.uk Tel 0161 428 7706 Tel 0161 428 7706