ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Newsletter
December 2023
Welcome to the final edition of our Key Dates in January:
newsletter for 2023 celebrating the
opportunities and successes at Icknield 11th January – Year 11
High School. Parent Consultation
Evening
This edition contains details of what your
child will be studying next half term. 23rd January – Year 10
Please do take the time to remind Parent Consultation
yourself of the contents and whenever Evening
possible take the opportunity to discuss
with your son or daughter what they are
doing in school. We know that your Calendar Dates:
involvement makes so much difference.
4th January – Term Starts
I would like to thank you for your
support and hope you have a restful and 19th – 23rd February – Half
enjoyable break. Term

John Noble 28th March – Term Ends

Headteacher
 Raising achievement for all
In preparation for the summer examination the year 11s completed their first set of
mock examinations in November. Special congratulation to the following students who
achieved at least 5 GCSE grades at grade 4 and above including Maths and English, their
success is well deserved.
Aalia M Hajra K Mohamed W Samiyah R
Aaliyah S Haniah Mohammad A Sana K
Abdul -Sami A Hashim S K Mohammad N Sauban S
Abdus-Sami Q Hibbah A Mohammad Z Shah M A
Abeerah M Hizar M Mohammed H Shozeb J
Adam A-A Homaira K Muhammad A Snia I
Ahmed E S Huda A Muhammad A N Sophia L
Alesha H Husnain A Muhammad H Sumaiya K
Ali R Ibraheem S Muhammed H S Sumaiyah I
Alisha H Ibrahim M Murtaza S Sumayyah A
Alisha S Idrees N Musa M Syed A
Amaan S Iman K Mushfiq C Syed I H
Ameena I Inaya A Nadia R Taffy M
Amina B R Ionut N Nafey I Tahmid I
Anisha A Isa A Natasha S Tanisha R
Aqsa S Isha H Nicola D Tanvir A
Arti K Ishaq C Nimra R Tasnia H
Aryan M Ismael A C Nishat H Taybba F
Asha S Jannah I Nuha H Thahsin H
Asmaa K Jenna C Oliver P Umar N
Atif I Juwariyah K Owais A Umer A
Atiya R Kabir A S Rahim A C Victoria S
Atiyah A Laiqah C Rayan H Wasiq K
Ayah A C Laraib R Rehan M Yamin Z
Aysha M Lilly C Rehan R Yaseen K
Azeem Q Mahnoor A Reynard H Yasmin A
Basim K Malayeka A Rezwan C Yosuf A
Clara D Maria R Riya M Zaeema K
Eesa F Mariam M Riya U Zakir D
Eisa S Mariya S Riyad H Zaya K
Elissar A Marta K Rohan H Zayan I
Farhaan A Maryam H Romana K Zayd A
Fuad M Mehreen A Saf M Zeeshan R
Ghofran S Menna M Saket L Zoe W
Habeebah D Michael M Sami A
 Curriculum Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated by their class
teacher for a curriculum award this term. Well done!

Art & Design Computer Science Accelerated Reader

Muhiyyudeen 7RAR Atiyah 10YAC Sophia 7RBA
Ibraheem 7RBC Taheem 10YAS Zainab 7RBC
Hafsa 7RBS Qandeel Fatima 10YBS Mariem 7RBR
Sufia-Maryaam 8GBC Ibrahim 11BAE
Adil 8GBS Hashim Sher 11BBE
Haarsini 8GBS Zaya 11BBS
English
Joel 9SAC
Taha 9SAS
Core PE Safa Khayam 7RAC
Arshi 9SBC Joaillerie 7RAS Imogen 7RBA
Anthony 10YAC Ekram 7RBA Chimdiomimi 7RBC
Ahmed 10YAE Chimdiomimi 7RBC Zaina 8GAE
Nahiyan 10YAS Faaris 8GAA Lana 8GBS
Abul 11BAH Eshal 8GAA Haarsini 8GBS
Maryam 11BAR Amna 8GAC Aiman 9SAA
Jenna 11BBC Lama 9SAE Ismail 9SAC
Saja 9SAE Simra 9SBE
Taha 9SAS Chidi 10YAS
Business Studies Manha 10YAA Symone 10YBA
Inaya 10YAE Samuel 10YAA Muazzin 10YBS
Hifza 10YAE Habiba 10YBC Thahsin 11BAR
Muhammad Yahya 10YBE Mishu 11BBH
Ayman 11BAI Design Technology Jannah 11BBH
Mohammad 11BBC
Zain 7RAE
Nishat 11BBE
Eliona 7RBE
Aiden 7RBR
Ethics & Philosophy
Wania 8GAA Isa Mikail 7RAE
Computing
Yaqeen 8GAE Usman 7RAE
Setayesh 7RAE Murad 8GBC
Rose 8GBA
Aiden 7RBR Ibrahim 8GBR
Heba 9SAA
Hibah 7RBS Muhammad 9SAR
Ayan 9SAS
Piritiha 8GAA Bilal 9SBR
Yahya 9SBC
Aaira 8GAA Maryam 10YAE
Mahsa 10YAC
Shirin 8GAE Esha 10YBS
Christopher 10YBA
Zia 9SAA Ibrahim 11BAE
Faizan 10YBC
Aiman 9SAA Isa 11BAI
Aaliyah 11BAR
Rina 9SAR
Linah 11BBA
Haider 11BBA
 Curriculum Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated by their class
teacher for a curriculum award this term. Well done!

Food Nutrition & Film German

Preparation Mohammed 9SAS
Marium 7RBA
Jibril 7RBE
Sahar 9SAE Jalaxsh 9SBC
Manahil 7RBR
Iqra 9SAS Thanush 9SBR
Iffa 8GAA
Mohammed 9SAS Rehan 10YAR
Hannah 8GAS
Ali 11BAE Muhammad Saif 10YBC
Yusaf 8GBE
Alisha 11BBI Awais 10YBS
Zia 9SAR
Mohammed 11BAE
Kyla 9SAR
Shozeb 11BAE
Food Technology Thahsin 11BAR
Safwan 9SBR
Ayani 7RAE Hope 10YBA
Aliza 7RBC Zainab 10YBC
Faizan 7RBS GCSE PE Rayyan 10YBS
Tristan 8GBA Yasmin 11BAI
Sky 10YAA Zabi 11BAI
Autumn 8GBC Edward 10YBC
Abdurrahman 8GBE Syed 11BAR

French Geography History

Tamara 7RAR
Kyenaat Suhaila 7RAR Jack 7RAR
Ibraheem 7RBC
Saihan 7RBC Sakina 7RBC
Janaysha 7RBR
Aisha 7RBE Farhan 7RBE
Ellie 8GAR
Amna 8GAC Aishatu 8GAE
Autumn 8GBC
Saara 8GAE Mannat 8GBC
Syed 8GBS
Aadil 8GAR Nymah 8GBE
Denis 9SAA
Jenna 9SAE Alishba 9SAE
Aiman 9SAA
Denis 9SAS Zainab 9SAS
Noor 9SAC
Kashif 9SBA Rehan 9SBA
Aysha 10YAR
Erfan 10YAS Atiyah 10YAC
Abu Bakr 10YAS
Aaliyah 10YBA Aarash 10YAC
Muhammad Yahya 10YBE
Christopher 10YBA Saffiya 10YBS
Ionut 11BAC
Nadia 11BAA Junaid 11BAA
Fatima 11BBE
Idrees 11BAA Ayman 11BAI
Taffy 11BBI
Ali 11BAE Nishat 11BBE
 Curriculum Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated by their class
teacher for a curriculum award this term. Well done!

Maths PSHE Spanish

Jannat 7RAC Hassan 7RAE Imogen 7RBA
Eiliya 7RAS Mahnoor 7RAE Bilal 7RBA
Sulaiman 7RBE Safaa 7RBS Aaliyah 7RBE
Justine 8GAA Maisie 8GBA Justine 8GAA
Raheem 8GAR Murad 8GBC Kostiantyn 8GBR
Ibraheem 8GBR Hira 8GBR Muskan 8GBS
Alishba 9SAE Mehek Fatimah 9SBC Shrey 9SAA
Sara 9SAR Sumaiyah 9SBE Anum 9SAC
Zain 9SBS Kiran 9SBS Ibrahim 9SBC
Rakhi 10YAE Aleeyah 11BAA Zohair 10YAC
Saffiya 10YBS Yasmin 11BAI Brigen 10YAE
Rayyan 10YBS Victoria 11BAS Ruhama 10YBC
Faryal 11BAH
Music Hibba 11BAH
Science Munira 11BBE
Sakina 7RBC
Rehan 7RAE
Aliza 7RBC
Kamran 7RAS
Aiden 7RBR
Justine 8GAA
Ekram 7RBA Textiles
Amna 8GAC Tasniah 9SBR
Zara 8GAE
Isa 8GBC Zaeema 11BAC
Zakariya 8GBE
Kostiantyn 8GBR Hajra 11BAE
Rina 9SAR
Kai 9SAC Foziya 10YAA
Malaika 9SBA
Alishba 9SAE Manha 10YAA
Ethan 9SBC
Ibrahim 9SBC Risha 10YBC
Nicola 11BAR
Shifa 10YAS Samiyah 11BAI
Asharah-Elise 11BAS
Aryan 10YAS Anisha 11BAS
Lilly 11BBR
Elina 10YAS Fatema 11BBC
Imaan 11BAI
Sports Studies
Sidrah 11BBS
Zaeema 11BAC Ibraheem 11BBS
Hajra 11BAE
 Year 7 Curriculum
The table below gives an indication of the Spring Term topics of study in year 7. Full details can be
found on our website. Click here to find out more
Icknield High School - Subjects

Subject January to February Study Topics

Computing Modelling data: Spreadsheets - sorting and filtering data and using formulas and functions in
spreadsheet software.
Design Technology What tools are used to manipulate a thermoforming plastic? What is a surface finish ? Why
is a surface finish applied? Why do you need to evaluate? How does evaluating help with
the iterative design process?
English A Midsummer Night’s Dream: What is the plot of the play? How does Shakespeare create
confusion and conflict in the play?
Ethics and Philosophy Sikh teachings on equality and service: How are Sikh teachings on equality and service put
into practice today? (God/The Guru’s/Values/Panth)
French 1.1.2.a Tu fais les devoirs? Aujourd’hui ou normalement ? Vous faites quoi? Saying what
people do. Saying what we do.

Food What method do you use to make short crust pastry.? What are the main ingredients used
in making bread rolls? Describe key rules to follow when handling, preparing and cooking
raw chicken.
Geography Factfulness and Development: How does factfulness challenge misconceptions about the
world?

German Was hast du? Was hat er/sie/es? Was magst du? Wie ist etwas? Wie findest du Schule? Wie
sind die Dinge? Saying what you and others have (and what it is/they are like). Talking about
more than one. Asking and stating your likes and dislikes.
History How did the spread of Islam change the world? How did Islam spread outside Arabia? What
was life like in an Islamic city? How significant was the Islamic Golden Age? What were the
Crusades and how did they change both Europe and Asia?
Maths U7: Angles U8: Classifying 2D Shapes U9: Constructing Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Music I’ve Got Rhythm: What’s the difference between pulse and rhythm? How is duration used to
perform and record sounds of different lengths? How is rhythm used in music from different
times and places?
PSHE Living in the Wider World: Developing skills and aspirations.

Science Big Ideas: Substances can be mixed together to create materials with a wide variety of properties.
Various methods can be used to separate the components of these mixtures based on what’s inside of
them.

Spanish Saying what people do and don't do. Numbers (1 to 12) and talking about more than one
thing. Saying what there is around you and describing it.
Sport Develop the correct technique for a range of skills related to the sport or physical activity
Visual Arts Artists, Craftspeople and Designers Make Marks:
How is landscape explored in Visual Arts? How is colour used in Visual Arts?
 Year 8 Curriculum
The table below gives an indication of the Spring Term topics of study in year 8. Full details
can be found on our website. Click here to find out more
Icknield High School - Subjects

Subject January to February Study Topics

Computing Developing for the web. Using HTML and CSS to create webpages.

Design What is a surface finish ? Why is a surface finish applied? Why do you need to evaluate? How
Technology does evaluating help with the iterative design process?

English The Tempest: What was colonialism and how did it impact the native people? How does
Shakespeare present Caliban with a dual nature in the play?
Ethics and People of God - Prophets: Do Prophets still influence us today? (People of God)
Philosophy
French 2.1.1.a (1.1.2 Aller) Il y a quoi ? Est-ce que tu manges des fruits? Combien de fruit est-ce que
tu manges? Ask how to say and write new words in French. Distinguish between being and
having. Talk about jobs.
Food What are the functions of ingredients used in making a Victoria sponge cake? What are the
types of meats and cuts of meat? Explain how to store, handle and cook meat safely.
Geography Hot Deserts: How are hot deserts formed and how do people survive there?

German Saying what you think about things; asking and answering. Talking about new experiences
Comparing places and people now and then. Explaining what you did and used to do.
History How should we remember the Moghuls? What did Babur achieve for the Moghul Empire?
How did Akbar change the Moghul Empire?
Maths Unit 7-Real Life Graphs. Unit 8- Direct and Inverse Proportion.

Music Reggae Music: What are the origins and main musical features of 1960s Reggae Music? Who
are some of the main male and female artists?
PSHE Living in the Wider World: Setting Goals.

Science Big Ideas: All matter is made up of particles, microscopic bits of the substance that act
together to make the whole material.
Spanish Describing events in the past and present (travel). Comparing past experiences. Talking about
what people and places are like now vs in general.
Sport Understand applying tactics in game situations Invasion games (taught in a carousal until the
summer term): - Football - Rugby - Hockey - Handball - Tchockball - Basketball
Visual Arts Artists, Craftspeople and Designers play with ideas, materials and failure. How do artists
craftspeople and designers approach the human form and the space around them?
 Year 9 Curriculum
The table below gives an indication of the Spring Term topics of study in year 9. Full details
can be found on our website. Click here to find out more
Icknield High School - Subjects
Subject January to February Study Topics
Art & Design Artists explore fantastical worlds. How do artists, craftspeople and designers make personal outcomes
based on personal research?

Computing Physical computing. Sensing and controlling with the microbit.

Design What tools are used to waste metal material and to manipulate the shape? What is a surface finish?
Technology Why is a surface finish applied? Why do you need to evaluate? How does evaluating help with the
manufacturing process?

English Romeo and Juliet: How does the writer structure the text? How does Shakespeare present Juliet as
tragic character? Focus: Genre

Ethics God as Trinity: What does it mean for Christians to believe in God as Trinity?

Film Issues. How do film makers approach teenage issue storylines?

French 2.3.1 C’est plus rapide que ...? C’est plus grand que…? C’est plus dangereux que…? Comparing things.
Talking about how groups of people do things. Comparing how people do things.

Food Seasonal foods. Food commodities. Cake making skills. Pastry making skills. Bread making skills.
Characteristics and functions of ingredients. Food production. Food poisoning. Storing high risk foods.
Geography Extreme Weather: Why are some places more vulnerable to extreme weather and how can people
respond?

German Wie feiern Sie? Was ist dein Lieblingsspiel? Wann war das? Wann ist das? Jetzt oder früher? Making
New Year’s resolutions. Defining and describing people and things. Talking about particular
characteristics. Talking about famous lives from the past.
Graphics Typographical Paper, Engineering Paper, Craft Letterforms. How do graphic designers apply papercraft
techniques to graphics?
History Why was World War Two so significant?

Maths Simultaneous Equations: solving algebraically and solving graphically. Angle Review.

Music Electronic Dance Music: What is EDM? How has music technology influenced the development of this
genre?
PSHE Living in the Wider World: Planning the Future.

Science Big ideas: Methods of resource extraction are based on the material’s reactivity - A material’s properties
are based on its internal chemistry.
Spanish Visiting a Spanish speaking city . Describing family members. Describing how people feel. Comparing
things. Describing what people do and did (sport). Comparing where people go and went.
Sport Understand applying tactics in game situations. Invasion games (taught in a carousal until the summer
term): - Football - Rugby - Hockey - Handball - Tchockball - Basketball
Develop an understand of different methods of training.
Textiles Printing/embroidery/embellishment. How do textiles designers use artists and designers work for
inspiration?
 Year 10 Curriculum
Subject January to February Study Topics. Full details on our website.
Art & Design In what ways can artists, craftspeople and designers influence us to personalise our own projects.
How does art make an impact on the world?
Business Marketing (Continued): The purpose and role of marketing within business and how it influences
business activity and the decisions businesses take. People: The purpose and role of human
resources within business and how it influences business activity and the decisions businesses take.
Computing 1.4 Network security. 1.5 System software.
DT What are the different materials? What is CAD/CAM? Why is CAD/CAM important in the 21st
Century? How has CAD/CAM developed?
English Macbeth /Power and Conflict Poetry/ Creative Writing: How does Shakespeare convey the tragic
downfall of Macbeth? How the effects of conflict are presented in the cluster?

Ethics CHRISITIAN BELIEFS: Can you outline, explain, analyse and support with sources of wisdom and
authority; the importance and significance of the following: 1. The nature of God/Holy Trinity 2. The
Creation Story 3. The Incarnation 4. The last days of Jesus’s Life 5. Atonement & Salvation 6.
Eschatology – Life after death 7. The problems of Evil & Suffering 8. Solutions for Evil & Suffering
Film Campaign: How do film makers approach the delicate and sensitive concept of Campaign
information films?
French AQA GCSE Theme 2 HOME WHERE YOU LIVE Give information about where you live. Give
information about facilities in your town. Describing your ideal, house, rooms, area.
Graphics SUSTAINED PROJECT Typographical Graphics. National Portrait Gallery. Written Voices.

Geography Development and India Case Study: What is development and why do global inequalities exist?
Which development strategies are the most successful? How has India developed to advance from a
developing country to an emerging country?
H&SC Topic: Unit R033 Sources of support that meet individual needs. The 3 main categories of support.
How the services differ in each category. Who could benefit from the services?
German AQA GCSE Theme 2 HOME WHERE YOU LIVE: Stating houses and furniture. Describing houses,
rooms, and positions. Stating information about where you live.

History Crime and Punishment 1000 CE to 1750 C. E. How far did Crime and Punishment change under the
Normans? What was the impact of religion on Crime and Punishment?
Maths Foundation Topic: 1. Sampling & Averages: Mean, mode median from a list & frequency tables,
sample & population. Perimeter, Area & Volume: area of rectangles, triangles, trapezium,
compound shapes, volume of cylinders, prisms. 3. Real Life Graphs: conversion graphs, distance –
time graphs Crossover Topic: 1. Pythaoras’ Theorem & Trig: Finding missing angles and lengths in
triangles and 3D shapes.
Science Big ideas: Reactions rearrange matter. Radiation transfers energy. Bodies are systems.

PE GCSE Sport and the media Topic Area 3: Negative effects of media in sport. Demonstrate knowledge of
the negative impacts of the media for a chosen sporting activity.
Spanish AQA GCSE Theme 2 HOME WHERE YOU LIVE Talking about places in a town. Talking about your
house. Talking about problems in a town. Stating information about where you live.
Textiles Printing/embroidery/embellishment. How do textiles designers use artists and designers work for
inspiration?
 Year 11 Curriculum
Subject January to February Study Topics. Full details on our website.
Art & Design FINAL GCSE EXAM. Students responding to AQA Exam Questions

Business 1. Business activity: How and why businesses start and grow.

Computing 1.1 System architecture. 1.2 Memory and storage.

DT How can you use the best tool/machine for the most suitable application?

English English Literature Paper 2: How do writers present the themes of power and conflict in the poetry
cluster? How do poets present thoughts and ideas in unseen poems? How have key themes, characters
and ideas been presented in An Inspector Calls?
Ethics Revision

Film Externally set exam: How do you approach an exam question?

French AQA GCSE Theme 3 UNIVERSITY or WORK: Stating information about future choices. Understanding and
using the future tense.
Food NEA 2- What suitable dishes can be trialled for the task brief. What facts do you need to include in an
evaluation of trialled dishes? Can you identify areas of improvement in your work and how can you
improve your work?
Geography Consuming Energy Resources: How can the growing demand for energy by met without serious
environmental consequences? Can we cope with the growing demand for oil? How are attitudes to
energy and the environment changing?
German AQA GCSE Theme 3 UNIVERSITY or WORK. Stating information about future choices.
Graphics FINAL GCSE EXAM. Students responding to AQA Exam Questions
H&SC Topic: Unit R026. Demonstrate knowledge of careers within the health sector. Outline employment
opportunities in a range of service providers. What are the entry points and qualifications for jobs in the
health sector?
History Conflict in the West: Why did war break out between the Sioux and the USA? Why was the Battle of the
Little Bighorn so significant?
Maths Foundation U9-Fractions and Percentages. U10-Ratio and Proportion. U11-Perimeter and Area. U12-
Sequences. Cross Over U9- Ratio Review. U10-Indices and Surds. U11-Linear Graphs. U12-Real Life
Graphs. Higher U10-Forming and Solving including Quadratic. U11-Algebraic Fractions. U12-Ratio and
Compound Percentages. U13- Data. U14-Probability.
Music Revision: Can I answer exam questions effectively on genres from each Area of Study? How can I
organise my ideas effectively in my composition work?
PSHE Health and Well-Being: Drugs and County Lines: What is child criminal exploitation? What is grooming?
What are the potential consequences of CCE? Why should I be wary of County Lines?
Science Big ideas: Bodies are systems. Cells are alive. Reactions rearrange matter. Structure determines
properties.
Spanish AQA GCSE Theme 3 EDUCATION POST -16. Talking about work experience. Talking about the importance
of learning languages. Discussing gap years. Stating information about future choices
Sports Sports Leadership LO1 – Know the personal qualities, styles, roles and responsibilities associated with
Studies effective LO2 – Be able to plan sports activity sessions.

Textiles FINAL GCSE EXAM Students responding to AQA Exam Questions.

5 habits of successful students
Get organized. Make a revision plan and stick to it.

Divide it up. Dividing your work into manageable

chunks and rewarding yourself when you finish each
chunk will make studying more fun.

Sleep. Don't underestimate the importance of those

eight hours of sleep every night! Getting a good night's
rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working
memory.

Manage your study space. Find a place that will

maximize your productivity. Look for places away from
the television and other distractions.

Find a study group. Sitting down with a group of

people who are learning the same things as you is a
great way to go over confusing class material or
prepare for a big test. You can quiz each other, reteach
material, and make sure that everyone is on the same
page. After all, teaching someone else is the best way
to learn.
Cambridge Mosque Visit

On 10th November we took most of our

Year 10 EP students and some EP
ambassadors to Cambridge Central
Mosque where we were lucky enough to
have a guided tour. Our tour guide, Daniel
was very knowledgeable and informative
and we learnt a lot about how the
Mosque was designed and why it was
such a necessity in Cambridge.
Because we went on a Friday we were
also lucky enough to be able to see
Jumu’ah prayer and some of our students
also participated in this. Everybody very
much enjoyed the day and we hope to
visit more places of worship soon!
 Luton Student Council Conference
A group of blue tie students represented Icknield High School at the
Luton Student Council Conference, which was held at the University
of Bedfordshire, on 14th December. The conference provided an
opportunity to reflect on living in Luton and to share ideas for future
change.
Thank you to Naj BAI, Isha BAE,
Ali BAE, Natasha BBS, Sarah BBA
for representing the school.

Careers
Y7 Careers Networking Event
Year 7s had the opportunity to
meet a range of businesses,
organisations and role models
of the community, learning
about some exciting careers
and inspiring them to think
about their interests and plans
for the future.

Y11 JCP Employability Workshops

Year 11 ASDAN students had the
opportunity to attend employability
workshops with Job Centre Plus,
learning about soft skills, jobs of the
future and how to write CVs and job
applications.
 Year 10 Core Ethics and Philosophy
Caroline W from the ‘Humanist, UK’ came into school and delivered a
short presentation on the HUMANIST worldview to all of our Year 10
students. Caroline engaged our students with the history of the
organisation including when Humanism began and exactly how a
Humanist approaches life. It was informative and some were
surprised to learn that Humanists celebrate weddings, funerals and
births in a special way too. The ceremonies have no mention of God
or religious ideas, they are personalised to celebrate the beauty of
the person and the community that surrounds them.

Caroline kindly shared her life journey with the students from her
childhood in New Zealand to her life here in the UK. We were
grateful that she made the effort to visit us in Luton and she was very
impressed with our students as we knew she would be. Caroline is
very keen to come back and share thoughts, ideas and to learn about
the many diverse religions and worldviews we are so lucky to have at
our school here at Icknield. The students asked some very mature
and challenging questions and we all enjoyed the open Q & A
session. Well done to all involved.

KS3 Book Club

I myself visit the LRC regularly and love
choosing different books to read. I wanted an
opportunity to share my favorite books with
students. As a result we set up the Book Club
where students from key stage 3 meet up with
me in the LRC for a short time on Monday
lunchtime to read together.

The book we are currently reading is one of the

LRC's most recommended 'The Boy at the Back
of the Class,' by Onjali Rauf and it is a very
enjoyable way to spend my lunchtime and I am
meeting a lot of students I don't teach. Feel free
to come along on a Monday and find out who
the boy at the back of the class is!
Miss McCluskey
 CyberFirst Girls Competition
The CyberFirst Girls Competition
aims to inspire girls interested in
technology to pursue a career in
cyber security. Amina, Wania,
Aaira and Piritiha enjoyed taking
part in the challenge.

Well done for your great effort

girls!

Coding Competition
Our students joining the
World's largest coding
competition! Students
really enjoyed the tasks
and are competing against
each other to get the
highest level!
 Computing Extra Curricular
The Bebras challenge is
designed to help
students explore their
talents and passion for
informatics and
computational
thinking with engaging
challenges.

Our students really

enjoyed taking part in
the challenge.

Congratulations to
Zaynab and Meriam for
achieving the Best in
School for their
categories.

Huge congratulations
to Vansh for achieving
the Gold certificate!

Well done everyone!

 Story Teller and Author Visit
Cat Weatherill, Story Teller and Author, visited
Icknield High School on 11th December.

Cat is a master of the art of story-telling to both

adults and children. She is highly engaging and
our Year 7 students thoroughly enjoyed hearing
her retell an African story in an assembly.

During the day Cat also worked with several

groups of Year 7 students to help them gain
confidence with their own storytelling; it was an
exciting workshop with some thrills and screams
included.

“I really loved the author, I want to read her

horror story when it comes out” (Year 7 student)

“She was really good, she made me

scared!” (Year 7 student)
One of our students is an aspiring writer and was
granted an interview with the author. She
thoroughly enjoyed speaking to the author and Cat
certainly enjoyed sharing her experiences with our
student, so much so, she gifted a signed copy of
one of her books to our student.

"Talking to her was the

highlight of my day, if
not my week, and while
I am incredibly grateful
for the time I got, I felt
as though I could sit
opposite her in the
library for hours”
(Year 11 student)
 Winter Concert

1.Carol of the Bells/We Three Kings - School Orchestra On Thursday

2.Prelude (G Bacewicz) - Violin Solo – Lilly 14th December
3.Pink Panther – Saxophone Solo – Ameena
the music
4.Enchanted (T Swift) – Vocal Solo - Qandeel
5.Vivace (A Veracini) - Violin Solo - Nicola department
6.Dragonflies - Ameena presented a
7.Piano Solo – Roland fabulous winter
8.Climb Every Mountain – Violin Duet by Lilly and Nicola concert.
9.Vocal Duet by Caitlyn and Nyeka Congratulations
10.Experience (E Ludovico) - Piano Solo – Qandeel to all of those
11.Last Christmas (A Grande) - Vocal Solo – Asharah-Elise students who
12.School Choir
were involved.
 Pastoral Rewards Events
On Tuesday 12th December, I was
delighted to invite Green Tie
pupils to a 'cinema experience' in
the school hall. The event was a
reward for pupils who have been
consistently receiving a high
number of excellent behaviour
marks. A great deal of popcorn
was eaten, washed down gallons
of soft drinks whilst the pupils enjoyed the Christmas classic, Elf. I look
forward to continuing to celebrate positive behaviour for learning as we move
in to the New Year.
Mr A Hince, Pastoral Leader Year 8

48 Silver Tie students went to Planet

Ice on Wednesday 15th December for
our reward trip. Students were
rewarded for making a positive start to
year 9. The pupils absolutely loved
it...and there were some expert ice
skaters by the end of the night.
Mr B Souter, Pastoral Leader Year 9
 Sports
Our Boccia teams had a brilliant day at
Challney Girls competing in the annual
tournament. One of our teams finished
2nd which is fantastic.

The u16 girls netball team

won their final game of the
season beating Chiltern
Academy.

Basketball year 9 girls narrowly missed out

on the basketball finals by one basket. They
have had a fantastic season and they should
all be very proud, well done!