The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College

02.05.14

Vol: V No: 30

DIARY OF WEEKLY EVENTS Monday 5th May 2014 Bank Holiday Year 11 Business Studies Revision (to 2.00 pm) Year 13 MFL Revision (to 2.00 pm) Tuesday 6th May 8.55 am Year 12 Assembly St Margaret Clitherow Assembly Year 11 Drama Moderation AS Art Textiles Exam Wednesday 7th May 8.55 am Year 13 Assembly Bl John Ingram Assembly St Thomas More Assembly (am) AS Art Textiles Exam 12.30 pm Year 9 Retreat Thursday 8th May 8.55 am St Anne Line Assembly Year 9 Retreat A2 Art Textiles Exam ESAA Track and Field Event (am) AS German / Spanish Exams (pm) A2 German Exams Friday 9th May A2 Art Textiles Exam Year 9 Retreat 9.15 am Year 11 Mass (am) AS French Speaking Exams 10.00 am House Council Meetings Saturday 10th May 9.00 am Year 11 MFL Revision (to 11.30 am) 10.00 am Year 11 RE Revision (to 2.00 pm) 12.00 noon Year 11 History Revision (to 4.00 pm) Sunday 11th May 10.00 am Year 11 Science Revision (2.00 pm) 10.00 am 12.30 pm

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Common Room (Mrs C Chapman) Dining Hall (Mrs M Chapman) S2 / S3 AR2

~ Common Room (Mrs C Chapman) ~ Dining Hall (Mr Morrison) ~ St Annes Hall (Mrs M Chapman)

~ St Annes Hall () ~ AR2

~ AR2 ~ St Annes Hall

Morning Prayers Week beginning: 5th May 9JB1, 9JB2 12th May 10JB1, 10JB2

Prayer for the Week

Let us pray this week for the school community in Leeds who have lost a precious teacher through terrible circumstances. We join them in their school prayer which has been adapted. Corpus Christi Catholic College School Prayer Today, as they WORK together, we ask you: Be with them, Lord. Today, as they LEARN together, we ask you: Be with them, Lord. Today, as they GROW together, we ask you: Be with them, Lord. Today, as they live their MISSION, we ask you: Be with them, Lord. Today, as they grieve together and comfort each other, we ask you: Be with them, Lord. In the coming days, as the school community rebuilds and journeys on, we ask you: Be with them, Lord. AMEN

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Headteachers Comments
Year 11 Mass
Congratulations to our Y11 students who attended and contributed towards a very memorable Leavers Mass.

Music
It has been yet another very busy week for our students and the Music department. On Tuesday we formed the backbone of the Hartlepool Worldwide Music Festival and on Thursday we had our Sixth Form Musical Soiree. Both events were hugely impressive. Many thanks to our hugely talented students for their contribution.

Chess
Congratulations to upper school champion, Jack Twydale, and overall school champion, Brandon Casey, and very well done to all who competed in this prestigious competition.

Photography
Following his success in the Hartlepool round, Adam Gofton has won the north east regional Rotary Club competition and now goes onto the national final. Some of his photographs can be seen on the stairs leading up to the computer rooms.

Girls Football
Congratulations to the U16 girls who won the County Cup on Thursday evening.

Academy
On Thursday 1st May our school became an Academy. I hope that this move will assist us in improving the school environment in the future.

Jokes and Riddles

Q: What do you get if you cross a chicken with a cement mixer? Q: Why do birds fly south in winter? Technology Joke? A: A bricklayer. A: Because its too far to walk.

Why do you call your dog Metal-worker? Because every time he hears a knock he makes a bolt for the door.

General Notices
House Council
The next House Council meetings will take place at 10.00 am on Friday 9 th May.

School Council
The next House Council meetings will take place at 10.00 am on Friday 16th May in the Conference Room.

EMS Chess Tournament Finals 2014

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 saw the finals of this years EMS Chess Tournament, which took place in St Annes Hall. After 6 weekly qualifying rounds before Easter 8 students were chosen to compete for the titles of Lower School, Upper School and Overall Chess Champion with finalist medals for all. After 6 matches, the fight to be the overall EMS Chess Champion went down to the final match, with lower school champion Brandon Casey, just easing out upper school champion Jack Twydale. Both received a plaque, with a cup going to Brandon. Congratulations go to both of those for their excellent play and sporting behaviour. The same goes for the other finalists. The other runners-up were Joshua Cain (3rd, and lower school runner-up) and Nathan Liddell-Archer (4th and lower school 3rd place). The other four finalists all won at least one game, so well done to James Ellingford, Mia Simpson, Keenan Robson and Thomas Turnbull for their effort and commitment to make the finals and contributing to some great games. If you didnt get involved this year, or just missed out on the finals, then have another go next year. Several of the finalists were largely chess beginners at the start of the year so it is never too late to start playing this challenging but fun game. The weekly chess club is a great way to learn the game, while friendly games can always be played in the library at any time (just ask the friendly librarians for a chess set and mat). Thank all those who took part, as well as staff for their support this year. Thanks also go to Mr Jury who has assisted at the chess club in recent months. Heres to even more chess next year! Mr Edwards

Chess Club
Wednesdays chess club is temporarily suspended while GCSE and A Level revision classes are taking place. However, after the science examinations are completed, the chess club will restart (Lab 5 3.10 to 4.10pm on Wednesdays). Mr Edwards

Spanish Club
English Martyrs have begun after school Spanish lessons for Years 7-9. They will take place every Monday in B36 from 15:15 until 16:00. The lessons will be fun and interesting but will also be a great way for students to learn a second or third language! Please see Mrs York with any questions.

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Sport
PE Extra Curricular Activities
Monday Athletics Team night (invitation only) All events Volleyball All Year groups Cricket All Year Groups Tuesday Tennis All years JP EMS Sports Stars Wednesday Athletics All students All events Rounders All years Mini Sports Stars Gym Thursday Athletics All students All events Friday EMS Sports Stars

Hockey Club
Hockey Club will run every Thursday after school (3.10 pm). All students (boys and girls) from all year groups are welcome to come along. Please see Miss Jones (PE Department) for more details.

Volleyball Club
Hartlepool volleyball club will be running a club here at EMS every Monday from 3:15-4:30 starting on Monday 28th April. Open to ALL year groups and ALL abilities. Any questions see Mr Bewley.

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Year 9 Notices
Year 9 Retreat
If you are coming on the retreat on Wednesday, please take your bags to the Library on the morning and meet there no later than 12.20 pm for a prompt departure. You must ensure that you go for P5 lunch. Anne Marie can give you a lunch pass if you need one and shes likely to be found in the staff room with the Chapel still being out of action. Anne Marie

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Year 11 Notices
Y11 English Revision Sessions 2014
Every week: Monday, 3.15pm 4.15pm GCSE English, Unit 1 in LB5 with Mrs. Fox Wednesday, 3.15pm 4.15pm GCSE English, Unit 1 in LB1 with Ms. Lee Thursday P5 and 3.15pm 4.15pm GCSE Literature, Conflict Poetry in LB6 with Mr. Stewart Please see your individual teacher too as they may be offering additional sessions. Additional sessions: Monday 19th May 2014 3.15pm 4.15pm An Inspector Calls and Of Mice and Men revision in LB5 with Mrs. Fox Tuesday 20th May 2014 Unit 1, Literature Exam 8.00am 8.40am Quick Tips with Mr. Stewart in LB6 8.50am 9.10am Top Tips with Mr. Stewart in the Dining Hall Wednesday 21st May 2014 3.15pm 4.15pm Conflict and Unseen Poetry revision in LB1 with Ms. Lee Thursday 22nd May 2014 Unit 2, Literature Exam 8.00am 8.40am Quick Tips with Mr. Stewart in LB6 8.50am 9.10am Top Tips with Mr. Stewart in the Dining Hall Thursday 29th May 2014 10am 2pm Securing a C with Mr. Stewart in LB6 Monday 2nd June 2014 See Y11 Revision Timetable Monday, 3.15pm 4.15pm GCSE English, Unit 1 in LB5 with Mrs. Fox Tuesday 3rd June 2014 8.00am 8.40am Quick Tips with Mr. Stewart in LB6 8.50am 9.10am Top Tips with Mr. Stewart in the Dining Hall

MFL Year 11 Revision Sessions

11B German French Revision German Revision Mrs Horner Catch up lesson Wednesday 7th May 3.10 pm 4.15 pm in B39 Saturday 10th May 9.30 am 11.30 am Saturday 17th May 9.30 am 11.30 am

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Music Lessons
Strings Tuesday 13th May 9.00 am Joshua Cain 9.30 am Chloe Winwood 11.00 am Lucy Appleton 11.30 am Daniel Elliott Thursdays 3.15 pm Emma Smith Piano Wednesday 7th May 9.20 Rebecca Lake 9.50 Jessica Godfrey 10.20 Amy Wright 10.50 Lucy Brown 11.20 Alex Mullins 1.10 Michaela Westley 1.40 Winny Da Costa 2.10 Grace Armstrong Thomas Wilkinson

Jennifer Cope

Thursday 8th May 9.45 Nicholas Chapman 10.15 William Hartley 11.00 Olivia Bennison 11.30 Christine Uchendu 12.00 Lauren Merifield 1.10 Harry Andrews 1.40 Alex Mailen 2.10 Thomas Johnson

Friday 9th May 9.30 Rachel Baines 9.30 Haydn Rogan 10.00 Joel Barry 10.45 Nathan Liddell-Archer 11.15 Dominik Sysojew-Osinski 1.00 Maria Carey-Shaw 1.30 Neisha Trainer

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Attendance
Period: 22/04/2014 to 25/04/2014 Group 7JB1 7JB2 7MC1 7MC2 7JI1 7JI2 7AL1 7AL2 7TM1 7TM2 8JB1 8JB2 8MC1 8MC2 8JI1 8JI2 8AL1 8AL2 8TM1 8TM2 9JB1 9JB2 9MC1 9MC2 9JI1 9JI2 9AL1 9AL2 9TM1 9TM2 % Attend 100 97 95.5 100 97.9 98.1 100 98.9 97.5 100 99 97 90.3 97.2 98.9 91.8 99 92.4 92.3 88.7 97.7 97.1 93.3 98 98.1 95 98.1 90.9 94.4 95.2 Group 10JB1 10JB2 10MC1 10MC2 10JI1 10JI2 10AL1 10AL2 10TM1 10TM2 11JB1 11JB2 11MC1 11MC2 11MC3 11JI1 11JI2 11AL1 11AL2 11TM1 11TM2 Totals % Attend 98.6 94.4 97.1 80.7 95.4 99.5 88.5 93.8 96.9 99 97 98.8 97.3 94.4 85.9 96.9 95.5 98.9 96.7 91.8 97.4 95.8 % Attend 93.6 97.6 95.7 96.7 95.4 95.8

JMC SMG CLO LC CMR CT DF BM AST HJ TPB SDA RT SMH SM KBA CLO RF CD IA VP DES EF TH NH LTY ME AHD AD KR

KSP/LT DM KB NB PA CM/TN DD RW LHO JB DC DW CB CE PR CG NDU ND EW ACN DCM

Group St Margaret Clitherow St John Boste St Anne Line Bl John Ingram St Thomas More Totals

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