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Astley’s Got Talent! February 2008
Thanks to all involved in “Astley’s Got Talent” competition on the 25th February 2008. We raised over £1500 towards Project Ghana, which will be sending Robbie Love, Cameron Doyle and Mrs Walmsley to the Ghanaian village of Ekumfi Atakwa this July.
A special congratulations goes to the top 3 entrants in the competition: Ellie Armstrong in 3rd place, Jake Houlsby in 2nd place and the winner, Molly Mackay.
Watch this space for updates on the next Project Ghana event.
Its official – Astley Community
High School is a good school!
December 2008
We received an OfSTED inspection in December 2008. The inspection report is full of praise for our school:
“Students make good progress including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities…”
“Results… are significantly above average and exceed challenging targets”
“Attendance [is] above average and behaviour is good”
“Personal development is good because the school has the safety and wellbeing of students at the centre of its work. Care and guidance, and support are good and students say they feel safe and enjoy learning ”
“A comment by one parent reflected the views of many when saying ‘Astley is a good school which really cares about their children’.”
Information provided by Ofsted for our students:
- Astley has significantly improved and is a good school with a good sixth form.
- Strong leadership by the headteacher working closely with senior managers and governors is making sure the school continues to improve
- You make good progress and standards are above average
- The quality of teaching and learning is good
- The curriculum has improved and is better matched to your needs
- Care, guidance, support and personal development are good.
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Simply the Best…
...set of results in the history of Astley Community High School…so far!!
The summer results 0f 2008 brought delight to staff and pupils alike, and
the school is extremely proud of the achievements of all our young people.
Headline figures for Year 11 pupils… 81% gained 5A*-C grades, up from 64%
last year 50% gained 5A*-C grades including Mathematics and English, up
from 44% last year 67% of pupils gained A*-C in Mathematics.
Right across the school there were outstanding individual and departmental
performances. What was particularly pleasing was the fact that right across
the ability range the value added figures will be extremely high,
reinforcing the fact that Astley is a truly inclusive school catering for
all abilities and aptitudes.
The Year 11 results were backed up by some excellent performances at Key
Stage 3 and A Level. To top it off, Year 10 pupils on modular Mathematics
and Science courses have produced even better results.
Commenting on the examination performances, Mrs A Rhodes, Assistant Head
Teacher for Data and Reporting, said "This is a tribute to the pupils and
staff who have worked solidly to achieve such outstanding results. Contrary
to the usual debate as to whether exams are becoming easier, I believe it
is the commitment, hard work and determination of staff and pupils, along
with support from parents, that has brought about such outstanding
results."
Success in our examinations reflects the extremely close and positive
relationships we have with our partner Middle Schools, Whytrig and Seaton
Sluice, and our ongoing link with Wensleydale Middle School which continues
to contribute large numbers of pupils who have been able to fulfil their
potential at Astley.
These examination successes have come at an extremely exciting time in the
history of Astley Community High School. From 1st September it has been
part of a Hard Federation with Whytrig and Seaton Sluice Middle Schools.
Astley Community High School Head Teacher Mr Ian Knight says, " Federation
status formalises the existing links between the schools and allows us to
further improve the quality of our provision for young people."
The Seaton Valley Partnership of schools which comprises First, Middle and
High Schools is acknowledged to be an excellent example of close working,
which is benefiting the whole school community of Seaton Valley. An example
of this close working came during the summer term, when pupils from across
the partnership and across all age ranges joined for a combined fun/sport
event at Gateshead International Stadium.
to view this story on the New Post Leader's website
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CHESS NEWS
The second chess competition of the season will take place at St Teresa's
School, Heaton, Newcastle on Saturday, 8th November. All students aged under
18 are welcome to compete. For more information and an application form,
log-on to www.njca.org.uk
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This month (October) is Black History Month. The aims of Black History Month
are to:
- Promote knowledge of Black History, Culture and Heritage;
- Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society;
- Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people to their cultural heritage.
- The Library is marking Black History Month with a large display of related books, all of which are available for loan for 3 weeks at a time.
www.black-history-month.co.uk/
Sixth form vision statement
Click here for information on our aims to support Sixth Form students.
Year Head, Sixth Form Vision
Student Voice for the Sixth form Vision
Assistant Head Boy, Vision
Statement
Assistant Head Girl,
Vision Statement
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Mr Knight’s sponsored bike ride
Mr Knight completed a sponsored John O’Groats to Lands End bike ride to raise money for the Project Sir Lanka.
Click here to view images from his trip.
Sponsored bike ride ->
Sixth Form Prom Photos
A fantastic night of celebration was held on Friday 27th June at St
James Park to mark the final farewell to Year 13.
Photos are available from link below:
Focal Point
Photography ->
(Contact Mr Thomas
for login details)
A proposed change has been put forward regarding the timing of the school day from September 2008. Read about the details by clicking on the link below.
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Headteachers Update: Spring Term - First Half Term 2008
The first update of 2008 covers the beginning of the Year 9 Pathways process, updates on Year 13 UCAS applications and news on the cancelled Sri Lanka trip over half term.
Headteachers Update