OFSTED `GOOD` - The Crestwood School

Sports Day
Results
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DofE
Awards
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Prom
Night
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Crestmag
July 2014
The Crestwood School Magazine
This has been an extremely busy but very
successful year for us. There have been lots of
achievements to celebrate during the year for
all involved at school.
Our ‘End of Year’ celebrations have
included our Day Out at Drayton Manor
on 8 July, our Presentation Evening on 10
July and there will be a Whole School End
of Term Assembly on 18 July.
In February this year, Crestwood School
was recognised as being in the Top 50
Most Improved Secondary Schools
Nationally. On 4 June, I was delighted to
have collected the SSAT Educational
Outcomes Award 2014 on behalf of all
staff and students of Crestwood School
in recognition of being in the Top 20%
of Schools Nationally for Outstanding
Student Progress. Also this year, we have
been confirmed as a Royal Horticultural
Society (RHS) Partner School and staff
and students have formed a gardening
club. We have been recognised to have
met the criteria to become an Affiliated
Arkwright School and are committed to the
Arkwright Mission of identifying, inspiring
and nurturing future leaders in engineering
and related areas of design. These are just
some of this year’s achievements.
Our
Year
11
students
conducted
themselves extremely well throughout
their exams and enjoyed a fantastic Prom
on 27 June. All have secured themselves
places on apprenticeships and at local
colleges. We wish them all the very best
for the future and especially on 21 August
– exam results day.
Our new Year 7 students attended
Induction Evening and then Induction
Day on 2 and 3 July and we are very much
looking forward to them joining us in
September. Continued on Page 2
OFSTED
‘GOOD’
We are pleased to announce
that following our recent
Ofsted Inspection Crestwood
is now recognised as a ‘Good’
School. To view the full report
please visit www.ofsted.gov.uk.
If you need to speak to someone please call us on: 01384 816535 or Fax: 01384 816540
For attendance issues call: 01384 816545 or email: attendance@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk
Our website address is: www.crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk.
Email us on: info@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk
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We welcomed Ofsted for our Inspection on 25
and 26 June. Staff and students were excellent
throughout the two days. Thank you also to any
parents/carers who took the time to visit and
comment on Ofsted’s online survey Parent View
(www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk). We are delighted
with the official confirmation that we are a Good
school. Our formal inspection report is available to
view via our website and www.ofsted.gov.uk.
I am very proud that we are a school where Student Voice is listened to and valued. The
Student Council regularly meet with specific agenda items which require feedback from
me. Students play an important role in departmental health checks which see their
opinions on lessons, marking etc feedback into departments. Students play a key role
in the appointment of new staff to the school as well as volunteering to help out in open
events and parent evenings. Our Buddies, Ambassadors and Prefects do a really great
job representing the school and helping our new students and visitors.
During June, I was more than impressed by the Year 10 applicants for Prefect positions
next year. The students were so enthusiastic and keen to take on responsibility. The
students then shortlisted for Head Boy, Deputy Head Boy and Head Girl and Deputy
Head Girl, each presented themselves impeccably and professionally during interview.
Congratulations to all new Prefects and the Head Boy Lewis Richards, Deputy Head
Boy Tom Bedworth, Head Girl Zara Rose and Assistant Head Girl Neesha Aston. I
wholeheartedly support and promote the raising of student aspirations at every
opportunity. Students’ willingness to support and promote the school and develop
themselves through extra responsibility is really apparent and they are excellent role
models.
There will be a lot of building work during the Summer. The Quad area will be completely
transformed. There will be an additional area for students in the Science Foyer and two
store rooms in Art will be knocked through to create a learning/ICT resource. Everyone
will reap the benefits of these improvements through the next year.
Very best wishes to Miss Smith who leaves at the end of this year and, whilst Mrs
Tompkins is retiring, she will be teaching here for a little longer covering Mrs Boddy’s
maternity leave.
I am really looking forward to the new school year starting on Wednesday 3
September. In the meantime, I wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday.
Headteacher, Tony Bowles, was delighted to accept
a SSAT Educational Outcomes Award 2014 on
behalf of all staff and students of Crestwood School
in recognition of being in the Top 20% of Schools
Nationally for Outstanding Student Progress.
Team Musical
To end the first ever term
of Team Musical Theatre at
Crestwood, the students
will be putting their new
found skills and hard work
to practice in a performance
on Sunday 13 July at 2.00
pm at Crestwood School.
The students have all worked
exceptionally hard this term learning
the three key skills required for musical
theatre whilst learning songs, scenes and
routines from Hairspray and Little Shop
of Horrors. Next term we are excited
to announce that we will be starting to
audition and rehearse for a full musical
production.
If you are interested in joining Team
Crestwood for next term we would love
to see you at the performance on the 13
July (tickets are £1).
New members can contact
Claire on 07872924562 claire@
teammusicaltheatre.co.uk
Mr Bowles says “At Crestwood we aim to develop independent
young people who truly believe ‘Anything is Possible’. We
encourage every individual to have an active mind, a sense
of understanding, compassion for others and the courage to
act on their beliefs. We foster a culture of high achievement
and aspiration where only our best is good enough”.
We are extremely proud of all the recent years’
success garnered by the school – now in its fourth
consecutive year of improvement – and confirmed in
February 2014 as one of the Top 50 Secondary Schools
Nationally for that improvement.
Year 7 Top Maths Set
Year 7 top set mathematicians show huge potential.
After their first year in the top set look at how 32 students are making superb strides
for success. 4 students that started on Level 4a now sit at two 6c’s and two 6b’s
Both 5c starting students are now 7c
Twelve 5b starting students are now three 6b’s, four 6a’s, three 7c’s and two 7b’s
Ten 5a starting students have evolved into two 6c’s, four 6a’s and four 7c’s
Our 6C is now an 8C
Friday 18 July
Monday 1 September
TermEndsforstudentsat1.30pm
INSET DAY
Monday 21 July
Tuesday 2 September
INSET DAY
INSET DAY
HALESOWEN
COLLEGE
TASTER DAY
On Monday 23 June and Tuesday 24
June, Year 9 spent the day at Halesowen
College on a taster day. During their visit,
they were able to experience the benefits
of higher education and get a real sense
of college life.
Our 6B is also 8C
The two 6A students are now 7A and 8C
DATES TO REMEMBER............
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The Crestwood School Receives
‘Outstanding Student Progress Award’.
...Continued from front
y.From September, we will move from a 2 week to a
1 week timetable (with the exception only of Fridays for Year 11). Also from
September, Heads of Year will move up with each year group which I think will really help
students and parents forge strong pastoral links with Heads of Year. Heads of Year will
also each be assisted by an Assistant Head of Year.
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Students return to school
Please check website for times
Monday 27 – Friday 31 October
Half Term
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After a tour of the college’s impressive
facilities, they opted into a range of
lessons such as Government and
Politics, Economics and many more. The
students were a credit to Crestwood
and were very enthusiastic about their
experience
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Sports Day 2014: Results
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Athletics Year 7 Girls
Athletics Year 7 Boys
Athletics Year 8 Girls
Athletics Year 8 Boys
Athletics Year 9 Girls
Athletics Year 9 Boys
Athletics Year 10 Girls
Athletics Year 10 Boys
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9
31
36
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Total Athletics
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Swimming
Rounders
TOTAL
225 235
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1
2
3
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271
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5
17
4
5
312
266 209
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4
16
4
5
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1
4
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We have all had a fantastic year in the Hub. Following their training
session, the new team members settled in well, with some already
performing above their roles! Our existing team members continue to be
excellent role models and we have treasured memories of the evening of
7 March 2014, when Hannah Jeffries, Tom Churchman and Liam Walters
were short listed in the Dudley Youth Awards, for their commitment and
hard work in the Hub.
GAMES BRITANNIA
During the year, students have enjoyed participating on trips to see the authors
Jonathan Stroud and Eoin Colfer. At Crestwood, Holly Smale visited us in the Autumn
Term and David Massey, on World Book Day. Everyone was excited to welcome Matt
Windle, “The Poet with Punch,” on 7 July 2014.
The
students
keen
and
raring
go (so
several
workshopswere
involving
industry
experts
fromto
companies
like Sony,
andand
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Digital. After
arriving,
much
soMicrosoft
Zak Cox
Gill
hadstudents
been
from
a
variety
of
schools
competed
in
a
PS4
Rayman
Legends
Tournament
waiting outside the school gates since 4.00
am!) The
before being greeted by the hosts of the day from Sony and the head of the Game Development Department at the
day
consisted of several workshops involving industry experts from companies like
University.
Sony, Microsoft and Sumo Digital. After arriving, students from a variety of schools
competed
in a PS4
Rayman
Legends
Tournament
greeted
by the
hosts
Workshops included
Playstation
3 programming
where students
learnt aboutbefore
how gamesbeing
on the console
were made
and developed
using
the C++
programming
language.
realisation
howGame
importantDevelopment
mathematics is to programmers
becameat
clear
and
ofskills
the
day
from
Sony and
theTheHead
of ofthe
Department
the
was
summarised
well
by
Charlie
Jenkinson:
“We
soon
realised
the
amount
of
maths
involved
in
Computer
Science.
Anyone
in
Year
University.
8 or below need to work hard at Maths otherwise you will have a hard time with coding... You need to know trigonometry, vectors,
Workshops included Playstation 3 programming where students learnt about how games on the console were made and developed
skills using the C++ programming language. The realisation of how important mathematics is to programmers became clear and was
summarised well by Charlie Jenkinson: “We soon realised the amount of maths involved in Computer Science. Anyone in Year 8 or below
needs to work hard at Maths otherwise you will have a hard time with coding... You need to know trigonometry, vectors, co-ordinates and
angles”.
‘It was amazing when I went to see the very famous author, Eoin Colfer. I really enjoyed
the part when actors were on the stage, acting out the scenes from his new book,
“W.A.R.P. The Hangman’s Revolution.” It was hilarious when they got volunteers. I
enjoyed it when he asked us who wanted to be killed on stage. It was so funny! This is
the third, but best author I’ve seen. This was a fun experience. I bought the first book,
“Artemis Fowl.” His new book seems really good. Chloe Page, 7I
“I enjoyed Eoin Colfer because the extracts out of his book were brilliant. He got a
man and a woman to act out the extracts. He also interacted with the audience. I got
picked out to act like I got set on fire by embers from a fire. I had to run around the
stage. People said I was brilliant at acting.” Liam Walters, 8D
“I really enjoyed Eoin Colfer because he was funny and I liked his book and
the best part was when he read his book.” Kiran Akhtar, 7E
“My favourite part was when he read parts of his book. It was interesting to hear
about his new book ‘The Hangman’s Revolution’.” He signed our books and acted out
bits in the book, with assistants.” Ali Haider, 7D
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On Wednesday 11 June The Crestwood
Computer
Science Team; consisting of 15
On Wednesday 11 June The Crestwood Computer Science Team;
budding
Year
10 programmers
along
with
consisting of
15 budding
Year 10 programmers
along with
Mr
Mr
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and ventured
Mr Mwansa
ventured
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and Mr Mwansa
to Sheffield
Hallam University
to attend the Games
Britannia
Event. The students
were keenthe
and
Sheffield
Hallam
University
to attend
raring
to
go
(so
much
so
Zak
Cox
and
Raman
Gill
had
been
waiting
Games Britannia Event.
outside the school gates since 4.00 am!) The day consisted of
The students who went to see Eoin Colfer had a wonderful time. Eoin brought his
book to life, by reading extracts, acting parts with assistants and getting members
of the audience to participate, including our Liam Walters! Chloe Page was the very
first person to ask Eoin a question, setting the scene for others to follow. Comments
made by the students, subsequent to their visit to see Eoin included:
“Eoin Colfer was really funny and is a great writer.” Liam Fradgley, 7D
Games Britannia
Students also got a chance to work with professional developers Tom Sampson and Griffin Warner from Sumo Digital where they gained
an introduction to creating games for mobile platforms using GameMaker: Studio.
Our Year 7 students have
enjoyed their reading sessions,
in the Hub, during registration.
The highlight of the day for most of us was the opportunity to use the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset which allowed us to experience
a number of games and simulations using the device. The Rift allows users to ‘experience the heightened levels of immersion provided
to games, and discover some of the potential future applications of this exciting technology’. The Rift was a little too immersive for some
with Thomas Bedworth ending up on the floor after being attacked by a virtual spider. Luckily he recovered for the journey home. The
experience best described by Christian Markham as ‘awesome’.
Some took the opportunity to support
the football, by reading football books
and magazines. Others have kept their
knowledge of current affairs up to date,
by watching the news on the news
channel.
The Hub continues to provide a service
to our students and is extremely popular
for completing homework, both before
school and at lunchtimes. We are all
looking forward to more exciting times
in the Hub next academic year and
especially to hosting additional author
visits.
After a long but thoroughly enjoyable day our students arrived back at Crestwood with ambitions of attending
University and becoming the makers of the next big game. Along with a renewed respect for the hard work and
focus required to work in the industry. Who knows, maybe the next ‘Angry Bird’ will be made by a Crestwood
student!
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Governor’sMessage
AttendanceMatters
Well Done to the following students who have
attained 100% attendance for the Summer Term:
Alloway, Jordon
Alloway, Luke
Armstrong, Joshua
Armstrong, Libby
Askins, Laura
Marsh, Daniel
Aston, Neesha
Atherton, Harry
Baggott, Alex
Baker, Jack
Baker, Lauren
Baker, Megan
Ball, Jessica
Barnett, Jamie
Bateman, Alexander
Batham, Callum
Beckley, Chloe
Bedworth, Charlotte
Bedworth, Thomas
Billingham, Liam
Boyce, Kayleigh
Bradley, Jack
Bradley-Hughes, Jessica
Brookes, Chelsea
Brookes, Holly
Brookes, Jade
Brooks, Benjamin
Brown, Ben
Brownhill, Demi
Burden, Lauren
Burgess, Thomas
Busby, Chada
Butters, Dominic
Carrier, Amelia
Carter, Thomas
Cartwright, George
Chinyanga, Andrea
Choudhary, Ishanoor
Christopher, Adele
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Churchman, Thomas
Clark, Alex
Cleeton, Isabel
Codling, Jordan
Cooper, Iiesha
Cotterill, Gemma
Cox, Ethan
Cronley, Louis
Crowther, Hannah
Crowther, Joel
Crutchley, Billie-Kiera
Amue, Zoe
Davies, Macaulay
Davies, Megan
Davies, Owen
Davies, Simon
Davies, Teri
Davis, Alethea
Dhadwal, Rajan
Coppen, Rose
Doherty, Lorna
Dolphin, Lucie
Edge, Bryony
Edwards, Samuel
Evans, Luke
Felton, Jordan
Fletcher, William
Fradgley, Liam
Franey, Shane
Fullerton, Jordan
Garrett, James
Gill, Raman
Goluchowski, Jakub
Gorst, Katie
Grainger, Faye
Grant, Cameron
Greasley, Jack
Griffin, Taylor
Groucutt, Harriet
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Guest, Jordi
Guest-Summers, Nathan
Hale, Craig
Hall, Jamie
Harper, Zachary
Hartill, Ellise
Hodgkiss, Hayden
Holloway, Ricky
Homer, Lewis
Howard, Jake
Iqbal, Faheem
Iqbal, Junaid
Iqbal, Rauheel
Jeffries, Hannah
Jenkinson, Charlie
Jessop, Kaitlin
Johnstone, Connor
Jones, Brendon
Jones, Keenan
Kandola, Simrondeep
Kandola, Somandeep
Kauser, Samra
Kendrick, Lucy
Ledington, Molly
McKenzie-Lees, Chloe
Lees, Dylan
Lewis, Shannon
Love, LaMarr
Malpass, Ryan
Marlow, Billy
Marsh, Lewis
Martin, Luke
Mazur, Harriet
Miller, Katie
Mills, Ryan
Moon, Jordan
Morrison, Callam
Morrison, Kyla
Munemero, Simbarashe
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Sims, Kieran
Smart, Daniel
Smith, Bradley
Smith, Callum
Smith, Natasha
Smith, Trinity
Stanfield, Brandon
Stewart, Jordan
Stewart, Leonie
Stock, Katie
Sutton, Lewis
Tahir, Quratulain
Taylor, Carl
Taylor, Thomas
Thomas, Cameron
Thomas, Luke
Timmins, Harry
Townsend, Jaz
Tranter, Joshua
Walker, Oliver
Walters, Liam
Ward, Matthew
Warr, Chloe
Watkins, Megan
Welch, Emily
Westwood, Chloe
Whitehouse, Brandon
Whittaker, William
Wilkinson, George
Williams, Liam
Williams, Rebecca
Williams, Thomas
Worrall, Chloe
Wright, Sian
Wylde, Conna
York, Owen
Young, Alexander
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Huge congratulations to the following students who have attained 100% attendance
for the whole academic year. Well done & keep up the good work next year.
Askins, Laura
Baker, Lauren
Bedworth, Thomas
Billingham, Liam
Brookes, Jade
Carter, Thomas
Cartwright, George
Codling, Jordan
Cotterill, Gemma
Amue, Zoe
Davies, Owen
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Davis, Alethea
Dhadwal, Rajan
Evans, Luke
Fletcher, William
Garrett, James
Gorst, Katie
Grainger, Faye
Guest, Jordi
Harper, Zachary
Jeffries, Hannah
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Page, Chloe
Parsons, Jack
Perks, Taylor
Pomfret-Jones, Kyra
Pomfret-Jones, Rhys
Richards, Libby
Robinson, Leon
Shakespeare, Lewis
Shaw, Matthew
Sidaway, Joseph
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Townsend, Jaz
Tranter, Joshua
Walker, Oliver
Watkins, Megan
Worrall, Chloe
York, Owen
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On behalf of the Governing Body of the school I am
pleased to be invited to contribute to Crestmag
on a regular basis.
Over the last nine months the Governors have worked hard in the interests of students, staff and parents of the
school. Following the last OfSTED inspection we have;
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Streamlined the Governing Body which now has 15 members (see list below)
Re-vamped the committee structure such that we can work more efficiently
Requested and received more regular information on different aspects of student attainment
Checked regularly on attendance
We know we still have more work to do - we, like you, want to see the school receive the ‘outstanding’ label it so deserves.
Student voice will be heard more by Governors as we intend to invite students to meetings to raise points they want us to consider as
well as letting them see who ‘Governors’ are and what they actually do.
Governors will be visiting the school more regularly to see the day to day running of the school and have a clear picture of how well the
school is doing.
Exciting times are ahead. For the students one of the first things they will see is the improvement of the quad area which will be vastly
improved. One of the Governors (Gary Williamson) has worked hard to assist with this.
Obviously we must mention ‘lnvictus’ - the Multi Academy Trust which we hope will be set up in the new academic year. We look
forward to working with Ellowes, Edgecliffe and Ounsdale schools to enrich the educational experience of all our students and staff.
The school would not be as successful as it is without the hard work of the staff and students and the continued support of parents for this we thank you.
Here is a list of Governing Body members. Should you wish to contact me or any of the Governors this can be done via e-mail –
awhalley@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk.
Governing Body
Mrs A WhalleyChair
Mrs T CartwrightVice Chair
Mrs V BallLocal Authority Governor
Mrs L GoodmanStaff Governor
Mrs S EvansParent Governor
Mrs S BywaterParent Governor
Mr W MalpassParent Governor
Mr B RoeLocal Authority Governor
Mr P HipkissLocal Authority Governor
Mr I HingleyParent Governor
Mr R HammondParent Governor
Mr G WilliamsonCommunity Governor
Mr N PatelStaff Governor
Vacancy
Invictus MAT
The Head Boy and Girl from each of the four
schools met recently pending the final decision
on the future collaboration.
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German Work
ExperienceStudent
Our Day Out at Drayton Manor Park 8 July 2014
We welcomed a Work
Experience student from
Germany on 23 and 24
June.
Year 7 Food Technology students learnt
a little about the German culture and
language whilst cooking pretzels.
Poet with a Punch!
Matt Windle the “Poet
with Punch,” came to
The Crestwood School,
for the whole day, on
Monday 7 July 2014.
Matt is a poet, qualified
plumber and a boxer!
Our Year 7 and Year 9
students were treated
to presentations followed by workshops.
During the presentations, Matt made up a poem, which
contained the names of most of the students in the
hall! The students laughed when Matt made amusing
comments, using their names, which demonstrated
his amazing ability to write poetry instantly!
During the workshops, Matt suggested different techniques
to the students, to try to help them write their own poetry.
Our theme was “relationships” and Matt explained poetry
as “painting with words,” encouraging the students to
take part by explaining the trusting relationship he has, between
himself and his coach. The students had fun and some magnificent pieces of work
were produced.
Matt even brought along his Olympic torch and told
some amusing stories about the events on the day he
officially carried it and let the students hold the torch
for photographs.
Every year Crestwood
PE staff take a group of
students down to the Dell
Stadium to compete in
the local schools’ athletics
competition.
This year Chloe Chapman in Year
10 took part in the 800m and 100m
events and did really well. She was
invited back to the West Midlands
County Competition on Saturday 14
June to compete against the best
students from across the county. After
running and finishing 3rd in the 100m
she lined up for theU17 girls’ 800m
going up against girls a full year older
than herself. She ran an amazing race
and won in a time of 2m 24s.
Being the best in the West Midlands
Chloe would now be competing in
the All England finals at the Alexander
Stadium on 21 June. Talent scouts
from the UK squad were there too,
looking for future young stars.
From everyone at Crestwood, a huge
congratulations goes to Chloe for
getting this far.
Winners of the Year 7 Matt Windle Creative Writing
Competition were:Jack Parsons & Jordan Codling
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Athletics
Champion!
Mr Thompson
Head of Year 10
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Duke of Edinburgh‘s
Award 2014
D of E has been running at Crestwood
for 4 years and this year we have had
the best group of students ever!
On 20 June, 15 students set out on the
assessed expedition to Llangollen. All
were fully prepared for the scorching
weather (big bottles of water and sun
cream) and looking forward to the
challenge.
Each group made good time on the first day and worked well,
the assessor was very impressed with them. At the campsite
they set themselves up and got on with cooking quickly,
requiring no intervention from staff. Although they were out
on the longest day of the year all students were in their tents
and asleep early.
Next morning all groups were up and packed away by 8.00
am and ready to get going. The assessor changed the route
a bit to meet the high demands of the group allowing them
extra time to explore the local area around the aqueduct.
All the groups were now competing to be the first to finish
and put extra effort into map reading and not making any
mistakes. This paid off as all the groups made it safely to
the aqueduct by mid afternoon, and then came the BIG
challenge. All students had to walk out on to the aqueduct
or even better all the way across it. Every one did this and felt
the huge wave of achievement.
So a big well done to the 15 students who are well on their way
to completing the award and have developed skills for life.
Well done to …
Harriet Wood / Sian Rudkin / Rajan Dhadwal / Chloe
Chapman / Owen Atherton / Joshua Munir / Emily
Bywater / Katie Gorst / Danielle Sherwood / Chada
Busby / Cameron Noble-Smith / Callum Morrison /
Liam Billingham / Jaz Townsend / Chelsey Mason /
Jessica Bradley-Hughes.
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Research project into the
Pontcysyllte aqueduct
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Emily Bywater, 10E
Day One:
The Pontcysyllte aqueduct was built by Thomas Telford
between 1795-1805. Most of the work was supervised by
experienced canal engineer William Jessop. The aqueduct is
307m long and only 3.4m wide, half the width is a footpath the
other is open water. It is 38m high above the valley floor with
spectacular views. The aqueduct contains 1.5 million litres of
water and it takes two hours to drain. The iron used to build
it was supplied by William Hazeldine from his foundries in
Shrewsbury and nearby Cefn Mawr. The total cost at the time
to build the aqueduct was £47,000 (That is over £4million in
today’s money!) Water is fed into the aqueduct from the River
Dee at the Horseshoe Falls at Llantysilio near Llangollen.
We left school at 8.30 am and arrived in
Llangollen about 11.00 am. We started
out by walking up a road, over a small hill
and then over a stile which took us near a
reservoir. We carried on walking and came
to a gate which we went through onto a
country lane. We walked along the lane for
a short while and came to a footpath; we
took a bearing and entered some woods.
We followed the footpath until we came
to a road where we then took a bearing
and checked our maps. We met up with
Miss Hatton and Mrs Humpage who let us
re-fill our water bottles, we stopped for a
short snack before going up the mountain.
We reached the top of the mountain in
good time and felt proud of ourselves.
After checking the map we found a path
which had a steep decline, it lead to a
place called ‘Worlds End’. We went over
a stile, to then walk through World’s End
which was a beautiful wooded area where
we found 3 caves. We came across a
bench near the style we had to go over so
we decided to have lunch there.
Pontcysyllte means ‘the bridge that connects’, this was once
one of the few crossing points for coal and other resources
without having to go up and down the steep valley. There are
lots of other things to go and see connected to the aqueduct,
for example, the tunnel along the towpaths. When going to
explore the tunnels, there is a tunnel called ‘darkie’ and when
see it you can tell where it gets it names from because it is really
long and dark. The walk along the towpath is flat and easy to
walk along and makes a great day out for all the family.
The Crestwood School Magazine
Report on Bronze Expedition at Llangollen 2014.
by Katie Gorst.
It is the tallest canal boat crossing in the world. In 2009 UNESCO
made the aqueduct a masterpiece of civil engineering a world
heritage site (grade 1). The Olympic torch was even carried
across it on its tour of the UK prior to the 2012 games.
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After lunch we went over the stile, we
could tell from the map
that we had to
follow the footpath
which
gradually
took us uphill. After
an hour of walking we
found ourselves on an
extremely thin part of the
footpath where there was
a hill one side and a gradual
drop on the other made of
rocks. We walked
along the thin path single file to ensure our
safety. We had to get off this path and drop
down a very steep slope into a wooded
area, this was tough and we had to help
each other a lot. When we were all safely
down we took a bearing and followed the
road until we came across a footpath. We
then came across a fork which we saw on
the map we would be taking the other path
the next day. We took the path we needed
to take and after a few minutes of walking
we came across a large stile which had
many steps. As they were high we helped
each other over them. This bought us to a
field which we walked along to then reach
a gate which we went through and found
the sign to our campsite. We went down
some steep steps to the campsite over a
stile which was on a bridge and reached
the campsite. We then set up our tent and
started cooking our meals. After having
eaten and visited the stream on site we
had an early night to prepare for the next
day. Continued….
Day Two:
After packing away all of our camping
gear and having breakfast we set off. We
walked up some very steep steps which
we all had trouble with due to the weight
of our rucksacks, but we all helped each
other to reach the top. It was an enjoyable
walk as it was very scenic; also on this path
we found some benches that people
had made for people to enjoy the view.
We took a bearing at the end of the path
and followed it until we saw the mini bus.
We refilled our bottles then started
up a steep field towards the
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panorama walk. During this walk we saw
some very scenic rocky hills and some
more sheep. We followed the route until
we came to an alcove of rocks which
seemed a nice place to have lunch. Once
we had finished eating we carried on along
the road until we came across a footpath
which led into some woods. There were
many different turnings off the footpath
so we took a lot of bearings to ensure we
were following the correct path. After
45 minutes of walking we came upon
another gate leading to a road. We kept
walking until we came across another stile
leading to a field with cows in. We walked
very quickly through this field and we went
over another style out onto a road. We
followed this to the main road where Mr
Rollason crossed us over; we were now
heading for the canal. After walking along a
path and under a railway bridge we came
to the canal. We stayed close to the canal
until we saw a sign that said Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct – we had arrived at last. We
had to walk over the aqueduct which was
a big challenge for me as I have a very
large fear of heights. However I faced my
fears and walked over it and the view was
spectacular.
I enjoyed the weekend a lot and would do
it again but not too soon as I still ache! This
is a weekend I will remember forever and
would recommend anyone to participate
in the Duke of Edinburgh Award as it is so
much fun.
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Prom Night
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Prom Night
The Crestwood School Magazine
This year 11 students and several
staff joined us from The Brier
School and truly had a great time.
Deputy Head teacher of The Brier
School, Alison Whitnall said “I was
overwhelmed with the attitude
and kindness of the Crestwood
students. They included our
students in photographs, dances
and were genuinely inclusive
towards them all.”
Our students made memories that
will stay with them forever! Thank
you to everyone that made it a
special night and all the staff who
helped.
A special thank you to Mr Steve
Evans and Mrs Jenny Sibley for all
their efforts and support I couldn’t
have done it without you! Mr Nik
Patel for being our “unofficial”
photographer,
The Hotel
Mercure in Kiddrrminster, Yvonne
Photography and Mark from Multi
Media Entertainments.
Roll on next year!
Mrs Lisa Goodman,
Prom Organiser,
The Student Support Centre.
PROM NIGHT!
What a night it was! We celebrated this wonderful evening at The
Mercure Hotel in Kidderminster. The rain came down just as our students
arrived but it didn’t dampen our spirits. Both staff and students went on
to celebrate the end of a brilliant year. Naomi Rousell was voted Prom
Queen and Aiden Smart Prom King. A good time was had by all!
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STEM Day
The Crestwood School Magazine
The Crestwood School was
given an amazing opportunity
to take 10 students on STEM
day at the University of
Wolverhampton.
Science Technology Engineering Maths
Students had the opportunity to take part in a
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science lecture,
and got to experience dispensing medicines, counting
medication and looking at the side effects using
the BNF. Students even got the chance to look at
prescriptions and ask vital medical questions.
After a short break students were taken to a
Chemistry lab and were kitted out in lab coats and
goggles. First they were shown what happens when
you mix certain chemicals, they even managed to
turn “wine into water” and “red wine into milk”!
Then Professor Craig Williams created some amazing
chemical reactions, students got to see what happened when flowers
and rubber are frozen in liquid nitrogen. They were also shown how to
make indoor fireworks and even given a mini indoor firework display.
Before lunch students had a hands-on lecture where
they got to experience what happens during a
Biomedical Science lecture! They extracted DNA
from a Kiwi fruit and got the chance to use advanced
scientific equipment. Students were also given
information on how the world of science is changing
and how antibiotics will one day be of no use.
After lunch and in conclusion to the day, students had
one final task - to study animal and wildlife behaviour.
This consisted of students using a microscope and
looking at leaches and other creepy crawlies. They
were all found in the local area and students managed
to identify 14 species of animal.
Miss Hatton would like to say a big well done to all involved and a
massive thanks to Wolverhampton University!
Students involved were;
Libby Armstrong, Chloe W, Chelsey Mason, Sian Rudkin,
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The Big Bang Fair
The Big Bang Fair was an exciting, leg tiring, brain
filling, and great learning experience for all science
and technology lovers. It had some of the best past and
present day’s technology.
An example of this was it had one of the fastest cars in the world! This amazing car broke
the sound barrier reaching the record speed of 1000 kmph. The fair included a bunch
of scientific and technology stalls that made the day a fun and interactive experience.
Different schools and companies were there, advertising the world of science and
technology and what you can do with it in later life.
The day was great and really showed us what our future could hold, and how we can be
the next generation of scientists!
A look into the
Future!!!
We held our very own Future Zone
careers event on Friday 4 July. This
event was the very first of its kind
which provided all of our students and
parents with the opportunity to meet
and speak with possible career links.
The following providers visited us: The Hadley Manufacturing
Group, Wolverhampton University, Juniper Training, West
Midlands Police, Carillion Construction, Halesowen College,
Dudley College, BMet (Stourbridge College), LATA Training,
Black Country Training Group, DB7 Media & Photography,
AQA Careers using Maths, Birmingham City University, LEMA
Engineering Academy Paragon Skills and Nova Training.
All those who attended have commented on how successful
this event was and feel they have gained worthwhile advice
about their future.
If you were unable to attend this event and would like some
information please see Mrs Carroll-Grigg, Mrs Tompkins or
Mr Patel.
Golden Ticket
Celebration
At the end of the last term one hundred and twenty
students received a golden ticket.
The ticket was their invite to a special film screening as a reward for excellent
attendance (95% or above) and perfect behaviour over the term. The golden
tickets created a real buzz amongst students .
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Well done to the Year 7/8 Girls Rounders Team who won their
last match against Summerhill School. Fabulous score girls
21.5 to 9.
10I did their summer fair to help raise money for Help for Heroes at lunchtime
on 9 July, and it went down well with other students.
They had various games including:
• Guess the number of sweets in the jar • Guess the teacher from the
baby photo • Tin can alley • Skittle • Darts
Not forgetting the homemade cakes sale too!
Team;
Kelsey Parkes, 7V
Georgina Broom, 7V
Jordan Fullerton, 7V
Helping us raise money for Help for Heroes...
Katey Rice, 7DI
Jessica Gaston- Parkes, 7V
10W would like to say a massive thank you to the following companies for their
donations towards Help for Heroes:
Jordan Codling, 7D
Extreme
Golf
Kingswinford Coaches
High Street, Pensett tel:01384 401626
for their donation towards our final total
Tesco Express
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford
who donated goods for our raffle.
Geography Field Trip
On Monday 19 May and Tuesday 20 May, 58
students from Year 10 GCSE Geography visited
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire
to conduct a river study as part of our GCSE
Controlled Assessment.
Each individual was part of a group investigating different features of the
river at Carding Mill Valley. The toughest part of the field trip was walking
up the valley to reach the upper course of the river where we found the
source. Whilst walking up the valley, the gradient of the slope steepened
especially as we neared the top. Mr Porter lost his footing and fell down
the valley which was very unfortunate (and very funny) but luckily he wasn’t
hurt.
Mr Moreton and Mr Porter demonstrated the different investigations
that we needed to carry out at the upper course of the river, including
investigating bed load, the valley cross section, a field sketch, the long
profile of the river and photographic analysis. We then split into our groups
and carried out the investigations at the upper, middle and lower course of
the river. Everyone was involved in completing the investigations and once
we had been shown how to conduct the experiments, we were finished in
no time at all.
Overall it was a good experience (helped by the weather) and a great day
out. Now for the hard part…..completing our coursework!
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Year7/8Girls’RoundersTeam
Help for Heroes Fundraising by 10I
Halfords Amblecote
Cyystal Centre tel:01384 399230
for their donations to help our car wash
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Sport
The Super Six ‘Extreme
Golf’ competition was
held at Windsor High
School on Thursday 5
June. The tournament
started at 9.30 am and
lasted until 11.30 am.
The super six tournament was the
first ever golf schools’ competition
to be based in the Dudley area. The
focus was to have fun and learn new
skills. Students were selected from
our GSCE and Btec P.E. groups. The
students enjoyed completing the golf
challenges and rotating around the
course. The event was a huge success
and will be hosted by Hagley Golf Club
next year.
The Crestwood students who took
part were;
Amelia Wood, 7W
Kyra Pomfret – Jones, 8IN
Isabella Marsh, 8IN
Harriet Groucutt, 7I
Well done to Harriet Groucutt,
Captain of the Year 7/8 Rounders
team for being selected three times
for ‘players player of the match’.
Mrs Humpage
Crestwood Junior
Sports Leaders Jump to It!
Congratulations to our Year 10 Sports
Leaders who organised a Trampolining
experience at Crestwood for Year 5 pupils
from St Mark’s Primary School.
The pupils participated in a trampoline circuit, on the
trampoline and in our latest equipment the somersault rig. St
Mark’s pupils were really excited and one said “I just can’t wait
to join Crestwood when I am in Year 7”.
Our Girls did us proud and I think the leadership programme
has fully developed their confidence and communication
skills.
Mrs K Humpage
Head of Girls P.E.
Chloe Worrall
Chloe Chapman
Megan Watkins
Adele Christopher
James Newman- Jones
Harry Gallier
By Chelsey Mason, 10E
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