Saturn House Reward Trip to North Enfield Foodbank

Issue 10
Autumn Term
Friday 20th November 2015
Saturn House Reward Trip to North Enfield Foodbank
On the afternoon of Wednesday 15th July seven students
from Saturn House or the Transition Phase visited North
Enfield Foodbank to present all of the donated food to the
Foodbank, on behalf of Saturn House students from Bury and
Cambridge Campus’s.
While at the Foodbank students also had an opportunity to
find out how the Foodbank works and were able to quiz
the volunteers on their roles at the Foodbank.
When food is donated to the Foodbank it is firstly weighed,
and then the foods best before dates are then checked and
stored according to date.
When a person is referred to the Foodbank (by local services), they receive enough food to provide at least three days
worth of meals. An example of a typical food parcel is evident in the photo of the green basket. The people are also
given information on other local services and charities which could be of further assistance as well.
While at the Foodbank, Saturn Houses food donation was weighed and we had collected a massive 78.2kg worth of
food, which was a fantastic amount of food!
Thank you to Mr Pomeroy for driving the
minibus and attending the trip, to the students
who attended: Tala Awatli, Hatice Baglan,
Direnc Cifci, Naomi Cudjoe, Enkeleda Gjengaj,
Xafsa Moallim and Daina Radu and to last
year’s Cambridge Saturn 3 for their excellent
effort as a tutor group and to all students and
members of staff who donated food for the
North Enfield Foodbank.
Miss C Lipparelli and Mr D Pomeroy
Head of Saturn House
Edmonton County School Gospel Choir
Gospel choir is on every Tuesday in Room 237 –
Music room on Bury Campus
Everyone welcome.
3.30 - 4.30pm
Please see Miss Harper for further details
Miss M Harper
Music Department
24/11/15
Sixth Form Open Evening 6.00pm - 8.00pm
1/12/15
Community Christmas Party 4.00pm - 5.30pm
2/12/15
Talent Show 7pm
3/12/15
Year 12 and Year 13 Parents Evening 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Bury Campus
Cambridge Campus
Cambridge Campus
Cambridge Campus
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Dear Parents/carer
It is that time of the year where we roll out the telescopes and stargaze
through the night sky. The Edmonton County Astronomy After School
Club is up and running, we meet every Wednesday 3.30 – 5.30 pm at
the Cambridge campus in Science room C140 (Old room 97 the bridge).
It is a great opportunity to take your interest in the planets and stars
further, using our resources,
telescopes, binoculars we can hold
observations of the night sky on site, using the remote John Moore’s Liverpool
University telescope in the Canary Islands we can get even closer to planets,
galaxies and stars by booking an observation slot. Of course there is lots of
Science involved applied to astronomy and we will be doing that too. Next week,
on the 25th of November, there is a full moon and depending on the weather we
will have a chance to observe our closest celestial body, so come along but do
bring your coats to keep warm!
Mr L Blanco
Resources and Technician Manager
Sophie Castell, Branch Officer for Enfield NAS, will be our guest speaker on Thursday 26th November 2015.
Sophie will be talking about the local services available to families and sources of advice that may be
available. All welcome.
Please contact Mrs Riley for more information: 07891271614
Mrs C Riley
Family Support Coordinator
Family Support at ECS - every child and every parent matters
Celebrating Success in the Inclusion Faculty
The Inclusion Faculty has been using educational trips to broaden the learning experiences of the students in the
Foundation Learning classes. Since last year, exciting visits have been made to Capel Manor and the Dugdale Centre
theatre. Here are the happy faces of some of our students and staff on one of these visits.
Delil, Emre, and Mrs Fisher
Glen, Sila and Justas
Altan and Mrs Marra
Abdi, Igor, Busra and Tyla
In partnership with Southgate College, we offer a Level 1 Certificate in Catering as a Key
Stage 4 option.
The students get the chance to work in professional kitchens and with professional chefs
while working towards gaining a recognized qualification
Celebrating Success in the Inclusion Faculty
On Wednesday the 11th of November 2015, PC Gazzard visited us to share tips on Personal Safety with the students.
She discussed ‘Stranger Danger’ and gave examples of what can constitute an unsafe situation.
PC Gazzard went further to explain that if you are in danger, please go to a Help Point (sign will be displayed on the
window) where there are trained adults who can help. You can of course dial emergency line of 999.
When it is not an emergency but you need to report an incident or an ongoing issue then the number to call is 101.
Mrs M Hasnath-Karim
Head of Inclusion Faculty
OXBRIDGE WORKSHOPS YEAR 11
On Thursday 12th November, 10 of our Year 11 students attended a workshop at Highlands School all about applying
to Oxbridge. Some of the myths about studying at Oxford or Cambridge were dispelled and students were told
about the subjects available for study, how to make a good application, what A Levels to choose to enable good
progression onto various courses etc. Some of the comments from the afternoon were;
‘This session was a real eye-opener’ ‘A really informative afternoon’ ‘ Lots of
useful information about making a good application, writing a Personal
SOCIAL MOBILITY PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS FOR
STUDENTS IN YEAR 12 ARE NOW OPEN!
The Social Mobility Foundation Programme offers academically able students
from low-income backgrounds the chance to gain access onto university
courses and gain relevant work experience in a wide range of career areas.
Their programmes are carefully designed to open up professions for those with the ability to join them in the
future, but without the means or networks to get there. They aim to give people a real insight into top professions and
to provide them with the skills needed to achieve their aspirations. They select only those who meet their criteria to
ensure that they are supporting those who need it most.
Go to www.socialmobility.org.uk to find out more, or ask in the IAG Department. Applications for the next cohort
close on December 21st 2015 at 9.00am
SCHOOL LEAVERS
If you are unsure about what you want to do after GCSEs or A levels there are alternative options for you to
investigate. Listed below are just some of the websites that you can
register with for free to find out about alternative opportunities, such as
apprenticeships, school leaver schemes, sponsored degrees and more.
www.future-talent.com has hundreds of apprenticeships, school leaver
programmes, courses and training for school and college leavers. If you
have left school, or are about to leave, future-talent.com gives you information and advice on the opportunities
available to you, and provides you with an easy system to search and apply for the right vacancies to match your skills
and interests.
www.targetcareers.co.uk – explore careers and how to get in, with or without a degree. Work or university – how to
find the best option for what you want to do.
www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk- offers the chance to connect with great employers,
access the best Apprenticeships and Traineeships and get on the right path
for you. As soon as you sign up, your details become available to a range of
training providers and employers, all with current vacancies ready and
waiting. If there's a role that suits you, you’ll be contacted to arrange a quick
telephone interview, and you’ll be given all the info you need to prepare for a possible face-to-face interview.
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
The UK's leading school and college leaver site helping young people understand the variety of options that exist
outside of traditional university such as apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, foundation degrees and gap years .
Mrs M Smith
IAG Coordinator
Sixth Form Trip to Paris - 5th-7th November 2015
The Sixth Form is buzzing with excitement and fantastic memories of their trip
to Paris last week. A mix of Year 12 and 13 students accompanied by a
number of staff had an amazing if exhausting time!
The itinerary devised by Miss Pelle was a well packed adventure for all. We travelled by luxury double decker coach
and crossed to France on the Eurotunnel, a new experience for most students. We stayed at a very comfortable Ibis
Hotel in central Paris and arrived late evening.
After breakfast on our first day we had a trip on the Bateaux Mouche along the River Seine. We sailed along and saw
Paris landmarks from a very different perspective. We were impressed by the flying buttresses on Notre Dame
Cathedral, the magnificent sculptures and statues decorating the bridges and buildings with the Eiffel Tower ever
present in the skyline on the journey.
After lunch we visited the Chateau de Versailles with its beautiful golden railings. Students marvelled at the
wonderful paintings and works of art in the many salons. History students were thrilled to be standing in Marie
Antoinette’s bedchamber with its elaborate draperies and hangings, and the Hall of Mirrors with the beautiful
chandeliers where the Peace Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919 at the end of the First World War.
On Saturday we departed early for a visit to Disneyland. Students were very excited and the sun shone in
anticipation. Great fun was had by all on the various rides. Jon-Paul Lennard said “my favourite was the Aerosmith
Rockin’ Rolling Roller Coaster”. Doukan Tutas said “I loved the Aerosmith Ride and the Tower of Terror was quite
scary!” Aysel Karakas and Marziye Ozdemir both enjoyed the Disneyland Studio Experience, they said “it was really
interesting and showed you behind the scenes and how everything works.” Many photographs were taken with
team mascots and we played a French Quiz on the coach on the way home. Everyone had an amazing time - see
pictures below and over!
Dhyanna Desai, Megan Constant,
Deljin Dhas and Leena Ramdehal with
Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story
Mirela Rexha and Olaf her team mascot
Ben Smith sporting his
Minnie Mouse ears
Edmonton County Sixth Form Paris Trip 2015
Sixth Form Trip to Paris - 5th -7th November 2015
Students with their purchases after a visit to
the Disney Store
At the Palace de Versailles
Students at the Arc de Triomph
Mrs P Wilkinson
Sixth Form Student Manager - Cambridge Campus
Sixth Form Best Attendance W/C 9th November 2015
Cambridge Campus
Bury Campus
12F
13B
100%
96.8%
well done and keep up the good work!!
Ms E Halil
Sixth Form Attendance and Behaviour Officer
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
24th November 2015
6.00 - 8.00pm
BURY CAMPUS
UCAS APPLICATIONS AT EDMONTON COUNTY SCHOOL
& STUDENT UNION ELECTION RESULTS
It was a very difficult process in editing the videos for the Student Union applications, receiving and counting both
Year 12 and Year 13 votes. We would like to say a big thank you on behalf of the Student Union to all the Sixth Form
Student Managers and Mr McLean who spent hours preparing everything. We’re delighted to announce that the
President of the Union this year will be Maryna Voloshyna, a very bright student from Year 12, who we expect great
things from over the next two years. Well done Maryna and good luck in your role. This year Shannon Kearns will be
the SU Press Officer. She will be responsible for keeping you all updated on events and important news throughout
the year.
We would also like to say an enormous well done to all the students who have sent off their UCAS applications so far.
We're extremely proud of the 6th Form and our students who are applying to University and are looking forward to
exciting opportunities after a fantastic year at Edmonton County 6th Form. We would like to say a special
congratulations to Kayleigh, Mehmetcan and Taniya who were amongst the first to submit their applications via the
UCAS process and have received offers from Lincoln, Kings College and UCL. Offers continue to come in from some of
the most prestigious Universities in the country which really makes us excited for the Year 13 students. We’re really
fortunate to work with some of the most aspirational and hardworking students in the borough. If we continue to
take the advice from our teachers and prepare well for assessments and exams, the summer will have some fantastic
results!
Taniya Uddin
Mehmetcan
Goksungar
Kayleigh
Houlihan
Mrs P Wilkinson
6th Form Student Manager - Cambridge Campus
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 24th November 2015
6.00 - 8.00pm
BURY CAMPUS
Visiting Professor of Criminology Addresses ECS 6th Form Students
Dr Robin Fletcher, Associate Professor, retired Detective Superintendent with
Metropolitan Police and currently, Principal Lecturer in Criminology at Middlesex
University came to ECS 6th Form last week and spoke to our students about a career in
Policing and its various entry points. He began by telling us that his four children were all
previous students of Edmonton County School!
Dr Fletcher told anecdotes of his time as a criminal
investigator on major murder enquiries and brought with
him a selection of old fashioned truncheons and hats that
he wore during his different roles in the Metropolitan
Police. He mentioned that in future it is likely that all
recruits to the Police Force will need a degree in Policing
and Criminal Investigation and more likely, master’s
qualifications too. He suggested that students should also
think about roles in large companies and organisations
that have departments in criminal investigation and fraud
where policing qualifications are required. He showed
slides of old photographs and students were riveted by his
stories and insightful information.
Mrs P Wilkinson
6th Form Student Manager - Cambridge Campus
Kenan Al Nayef and Kerem Erozkal
are pictured with
Dr Fletcher wearing his hats!
Community Language GCSEs
Is your child in Year 10 or 11 and you’re interested in them sitting a GCSE in their home language? If so, please get in
touch with me or Ms Pelle.
The exams all involve listening, speaking, reading and writing and will be sat here at Edmonton County School in the
summer term, but some of the speaking exams might be at another Enfield School.
The exam boards offer GCSEs in the following languages:
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Gujarati
Italian
Japanese
Modern Greek
Panjabi
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Urdu
The deadline for entries is 1st February 2016 so please get in touch before that date.
Ms G Boniface
Examinations Manager
WELL DONE to the Top 3 Point Scoring Students in each Phase:
Week 9th November - 13th November 2015
Transition Phase
Middle Phase
Upper Phase
Sixth Form
Fariha
Tameisha
Hacer
Amal
Abigail
Sevda
Abdullahi
Gulana
Manisha
Chloe
Florent
Mya
Mehmet Ali
Joycelyn
Elif
Eros
Caitlan
Abhid
Stephen
Zana
Mert
Wahidur
Asisa
Can
Hoque
Chileshe
Dogan
Mohamed
Delong
Mladenova
Mahdi
Sonmez
Shabajee
Timms
Hyseni
Chowdhury
Kafali
Boateng
Tayar
Achillea
Harrington
Islam
Reid
Rafiq
Kilinc
Rahman
Osman
Yumusak
BURY Transition 1
BURY Transition 3
BURY Transition 3
CAMBRIDGE Transition 1
CAMBRIDGE Transition 1
CAMBRIDGE Transition 1
BURY Jupiter 3
BURY Saturn 5
BURY Saturn 5
CAMBRIDGE Neptune 3
CAMBRIDGE Jupiter 4
CAMBRIDGE Saturn 5
BURY Mercury 8
BURY Neptune 7
BURY Jupiter 7
CAMBRIDGE Jupiter 6
CAMBRIDGE Mercury 6
CAMBRIDGE Saturn 6
CAMBRIDGE Year 12 H
CAMBRIDGE Year 12 D
CAMBRIDGE Year 12 C
BURY Year 13 A
BURY Year 13 D
BURY Year 13 E
TOP FORMS FOR ATTENDANCE W/C 9th November 2015
BJ6 - 100%
CJ4 - 100%
BS7 - 100%
well done!
Mrs M Corfe - Attendance Officer
Assembly Rota W/C 23rd November 2015
Bury Campus
Cambridge Campus
Monday 23rd November
Transition Phase
Transition Phase
Tuesday 24th November
Middle Phase
Middle Phase
Wednesday 25th November
Upper Phase
Upper Phase
Thursday 26th November
No Assembly
6th Form
Friday 27th November
6th Form
Year 10