Thank you to everyone who took part in Readathon this year! It was a great success, as we raised £1028.60. This money is going towards CLIC Sargent, a leading cancer charity that helps children and young people who have cancer and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. The coffee mornings and afternoons that were held in the library, for Year 7 and 8, hopefully helped more of the children in this school to read with their parents and raise more money for Readathon. We would also like to thank Mrs Brough and Miss Lambe for holding the assemblies over the Readathon week that encouraged and made us aware of Readathon. Mrs Brough will be announcing who raised the most very soon.
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7/5/2014 0 Comments Rugby team reach County finalsLast week, a team of boys from King Edward VI High School, containing a mixture of Year 10s with a few Year 9s, played in a Rugby County Cup Final against Queen Mary’s Grammar School of Walsall.
The King Edward’s team had to pass through four other rounds to get to the final and faced tough opposition from teams that included Wolverhampton Grammar School. Earlier in the year, this team had entered a district competition that took place at Stafford Rugby Club, and played against teams such as Blessed William Howard Catholic High School, Sir Graham Balfour School, Alleyne’s Academy and Walton High School. After playing all of these teams the King Eddie’s team came out on top and took overall victory after a close encounter with the Blessed William Howard team. After this competition win, the Eddies' players went into the new competition with high hopes and with great confidence, and this played a part in the first game. They played a team from Aldersley High School who definitely exuded the same amount of confidence as the Eddies’ team, but a little less desire in the pouring rain. The game was a tight one but the Eddies’ team just had the advantage and eventually won; 7 points to nil. The next round was due to be against a Walton team who had lost to the Eddies’ players earlier on in the year. But due to unforeseen problems, the Walton team gave way meaning King Edward’s walked on into the next round. In the next round our team faced an opponent whom they were becoming all too familiar with. Blessed William Howard was the team that had caused them the most amount of trouble in the District Competition, and they knew that it was going to be a difficult match. The Blessed William Howard’s team arrived with only 13 players, and even after gaining 2 more players from the Eddies’ team, they still decided to give the game before the match had started. This didn’t stop an enthralling match break out though as both teams played for pride. After a high scoring encounter Eddies’ edged the win, winning 23 –19. Going into the semi-final, they were due to play against the favourites in the competition, but because of ineligible players this team was disqualified and so Wolverhampton Grammar School, who had lost to them in the previous round, took their place. Being at home, the Grammar School definitely had the early advantage, and with this advantage, they managed to notch up a 6-0 lead by half time. Half Time though was definitely the turning point. After an inspiring team talk by coach Mr Abel, the Eddies’ team went out all guns blazing, and with three consecutive tries by Josh Wilson, William Turner and Joe Shanley; they took a 15-6 lead running into the remaining moments. Wolverhampton Grammar tried to stage a late comeback with another try, but it wasn’t enough, and as the final whistle went, it was met by jubilation from the Eddies’ players and travelling supporters. The final score was 15-13. Going in to the final, the Eddies’ players knew they were the underdogs. They were a smaller, less experienced team with much less resources compared to Queen Mary’s Grammar School that they were facing. And this lead to the score at half time: 17-0. Queens’ took a commanding lead going into half time from 3 tries, which all had controversial decisions made into the run-ups of the tries, but did really come from Eddies’ ill-discipline. These three tries really got the Eddies’ players up for the match and wanting revenge on a team which had perhaps not deserved such a big lead. The Eddies’ players huffed and puffed, but couldn’t knock the Queens’ defensive wall down. It seemed that the Eddies’ players were getting tired and mentally drained, but before they could give up, Jordan Talbot picked the ball out of the air at the line-out a drove towards the line with the help of the Eddies’ forwards behind him. After huge drive by the team, the maul collapsed but only to find that Talbot had put the ball down for the try. The comeback was on. Straight after the next kick-off, the Eddies players took control and pushed their way deep into the Queens’ defensive area. The Queens’ defence stole the ball back but only to then knock the ball on and give away a scrum only 10 metres out. After a strong scrum from both teams, the ball made its way to the feet of Eddies’ number 8, Jordan Talbot, where he picked the ball up and drove for the line. After stepping 2 people and handing off another, Talbot dived for the line and the try was given. The Eddies’ team was really back in the game. Queens’ were now deflated, and after a nervy kick-off by them, and a sin bin for one of their players, Eddies’ gained a scrum on the half way after the ball didn’t go 10 metres. From the scrum the ball was shipped out to Will Turner, who kicked the ball over the top for winger Josh Wilson chase. After a lucky bounce, which meant that the Queens’ fullback couldn’t gather the ball, it fell to the feet of Wilson, who kicked it through towards the try line and carried on going until the ball bounced up into his hands and he could score the try. The scores were now 17-17 and it was anybody’s game. The Queens’ sin binned player returned to the field, and this meant that the Queens’ team had rejuvenated energy and will and this evidently told as the player who just came back on, ran into the corner to score a try. The score was now 22-17 and stayed that way until the final whistle. The Eddies’ team played well but came up just short. The Eddies’ players, like proper sportsmen, blamed everything under the sun for the reason why they lost, including the referee. But as an emotional Mr Abel explained to them all, they’re a developing team and to even get to the final was an achievement in itself. In the end, the Eddies’ team was triumphant in defeat and will push again for the trophy next year. Acting Headteacher, Mr. Christey, congratulated the rugby team on their wins. “Another fantastic performance by our sports teams, well done to you all. Despite setbacks and challenging circumstances throughout the rounds, you have proved successful and have done very well to reach the finals. An impressive triumph. You should be proud of getting so far.” Mr. Christey also thanked coach and Head of PE, Mr. Abel and the staff involved for their efforts and motivation of the team. Report by Jordan Talbot Y10 U15s team report by Jordan Talbot Y10
On Wednesday 30th April, the Year 10 boys’ football team took part in the semi-final of the District Cup. They faced a Walton High School team who beat them in the final just two years before, but went into the game on the back of a win against the reigning champions. Walton, the team playing away, started quickly from the kick off and got in and behind the back of the Eddies’ back line numerous times. But with great defensive pressure from Callum Hope and Mathew Winnington, the Walton attackers never got a shot on target. After a few close calls, the Eddies’ players managed to get a foothold in the game and started to dictate the play. The Eddies’ midfield and front line started to build pressure on the Walton defence, whilst the Eddies’ one stood tall. When the midfield picked the ball up in the middle of the park, the Walton back line was starting to look weary, and the Eddies’ forwards took advantage with a swift cross field play which dragged everybody across but left space for Charlie Clayton to finish into the right hand side of the goal. Next it was the turn of Joshua Wilson to get on to the score sheet with a fine finish from just inside the box to the left hand corner after a neat bit of play from the Eddies’ front line. At 2-0 down, the Walton team tried desperately to get back into the game, and they were starting to show signs of frustration when their moves were resulting in nothing, until from a short corner, they grabbed one back. From a short corner that wasn’t spotted earlier enough, the ball came in and the header was fired towards the goal, goalkeeper Jordan Talbot made a great initial save, but only for the ball to fall to the Walton striker who had an easy tap in. The half time whistle went soon afterwards. Straight after the break, Eddies’ regained their two goal cushion with a wonderful strike from Joshua Wilson, his second of the match, after a long ball over the top from keeper Jordan Talbot. The goal followed from an attack from the Walton frontline which petered out into the arms of the goalkeeper. Soon after, Wilson finished his hat-trick with another strike following an over the top ball which the Walton defenders could not handle. With the wind swirling, the ball of the top bisected the defenders and left Wilson to straight drag race for the ball against the defender. Wilson just reached the ball first and stroked the ball past the keeper. At 4-1 down, again the Walton team looked defeated, as from the kick off they played directly forward, play speculative balls, which rebounded off players, until the ball fell to the Walton striker, who took a speculative shot, which should have been a simple save by keeper Jordan Talbot. But during a compete howler, the ball rolled through the keepers’ legs and into the goal! Final score: 4-2 to King Edward’s. PE teacher and football coach, Mr. Warrilow, congratulated the team for their amazing performance. In other sports news, the U12 team beat Christ Church Academy 4-3, the U13s defeated Walton Priory Middle School 3-1 and the U16s crushed Alleyne’s Academy with a 1-0 win. Acting Headteacher, Mr. Christey, said “The incredible performance by our talented players means that 4 out of our 5 teams will be competing in the finals next week. This is a tremendous achievement for our school and for the boys. Well done to all of the teams for their efforts, I am sure all staff, students and parents join me in wishing you all the best of luck for next week.” The former Education Secretary, Estelle Morris, was in school on Friday to visit Year 10 students and support them in their GCSE studies. The Right Honourable Baroness Morris of Yardley, as she is now known, listened to the campaigns of several students as part of their GCSE Citizenship Controlled Assessments.
Lady Morris, who was Secretary of State for Education and Skills in the Labour Government of Tony Blair, watched and listened as students pitched their campaign ideas to make a change in society, ranging from issues such as Child Slavery in Africa and Drug Addiction in Young People to Reducing the School Leaving Age to 16 and School Uniform. Students from the school's newsletter, The Edwardian, were also given the opportunity to interview Lady Morris about her career in politics (now as a member of the House of Lords) as well as her memories of teaching in secondary schools for 20 years. In speaking to reporters, Jordan Talbot and Gemma Stewart, Lady Morris talked about the importance of Citizenship Studies in school, saying it "empowers students" and teaches us "how as citizens we can solve problems". She added, "I am delighted that some good schools are still nurturing Citizenship and glad that at King Edward's it has remained an important part of the curriculum". "We [the Labour Government] made it part of the National Curriculum so young people could understand the role they can play as citizens." Lady Morris stressed how it was "important to look beyond the 5 A*-C GCSEs to ensure a broad education for our young people." Taking a trip down memory lane, Lady Morris said she had "fond memories" of her time as a school teacher between 1974 and 1992 and still receives letters from former students. Acting Headteacher, Mr. Christey, said "this was a fantastic opportunity for some of our students to pitch their ideas to a member of the House of Lords and former Education Secretary. The Citizenship course encourages our young people to take an active interest in current affairs and global issues and engage with their local and world communities. Having the opportunity to voice their opinions to a former government minister was a real privilege for them and is a reminder of the important role young people play in society." Citizenship teacher and event organiser, Mr. Lomas, thanked the former minister for her visit to the school and for all the work she did in supporting the students with their exams and hearing their views. Lady Morris listened to the campaigns for nearly two hours, taking a keen interest in everything the students had to say and entering into discussion with them about their campaigns. Lady Morris thanked the students and staff for inviting her and congratulated the students on their well-argued campaigns.
11/4/2014 0 Comments GCSE Easter Revision SessionsPreparations for exams over the Easter break can be crucial in securing success in the final GCSE exams. Many departments have set work to help focus your study.
A number of support sessions are also available over the Easter break (14-25 April) to support students with their exam preparations. Details of these can be found on the School Calendar at www.kevi.org.uk/calendar. Wishing you a Happy Easter and the best of luck with your exam preparation. Mr M Malone Year 11 Progress Leader The Children and Families Minister, Edward Timpson, has published an open letter to parents/carers on the Department for Education website announcing the reforms being implemented with regard to SEN-D provision in schools.
To view his letter and a guide for parents/carers about the changes, please go to the SEN-D Changes page on our website at www.kevi.org.uk/sen-d-changes or contact Staffordshire County Council at [email protected]. As we approach the end of another busy and exciting term at King
Edward's I would like to take the opportunity to thank pupils, parents and staff for their hard work and support. This week alone has seen the launch of our new school website, the first publication of the school newsletter, The Edwardian, a fantastic performance by our BTEC Drama students in "Sweeney Todd" as well as the election of our new Head Boy and Head Girl, Luke Acton and Fran Critchley. Congratulations to them all for their achievements and hard work. A big thank you to Mrs Gibbs and her army of sports leaders for the many sporting events they have organised for our local primary school network, they have been a great success and by all accounts an enjoyable experience. Well done to Year 10 and Mrs Bentham for the creativity and entreprenuerial talent they have demonstrated on this year's Business Enterprise Day. This term has also seen sporting success by our school football teams who are reigning supreme in all age categories of the District Cup quarter finals, very well done to you all and thank you Jordan Talbot for your very informative match report. Our first ever Library Coffee Mornings have also been a great success; thank you to the Student Librarians for their work and committment, to the parents and carers who came in and supported the event and of course to Mrs Brough and the English Department for their organisation of this event and Readathon. It has been a very successful term for our students and I am proud of all their efforts and achievements. I look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday 28th April for what is set to be another event-packed term, especially as our KS4 and KS5 students sit their Summer Exams. The staff join me in wishing you all a very pleasant Easter holiday and the best of luck to students in their revision and preparation for the exams. My very best wishes, Mr J Christey Acting Headteacher Sixth Form Progress Leader, Mrs Gibbs, has announced the election of the school's new Head Boy and Head Girl for 2014-15. Luke Acton and Fran Critchley will take up the roles in September following a vote by all students and staff this week.
The Head Boy and Head Girl are important student roles in school, responsible for representing pupil voice, managing School Council meetings and being ambassadors for the school and role models for younger pupils. Students took part in a secret ballot on Tuesday to decide the new roles with nine Year 12 candidates standing for election including Charlotte Welch, Hannah James, Trudie Ward, Lucy Norton, Jessica Talbot, Jenna Clayton, Adam Copland and of course Luke Acton and Fran Critchley. In their manifestos, which set out their aims and visions for the roles, both candidates pledged to work hard to support the progress and learning of younger students. In her detailed campaign, Fran said "I can offer a friendly face, fantastic leadership skills, a good role model and somebody who listens to your views." She went on to say "I would like to offer a termly questionnaire where students write down their ideas giving you the chance to voice ideas easier. I would also like to promote recycling and improve participation in sport". New Head Boy, Luke, added "I feel that the position of Head Boy should be filled by someone who has a clear vision of what they want changing in the school to benefit you, and someone who will take on all of your views to change what you want. I would welcome any other suggestions if I was to be elected, and would aim to act on any of them in an enthusiastic and positive manner to create a better school environment for everyone." The successful candidates will replace the outgoing Head Boy and Head Girl Callum Griffiths and Kate Pilling who will be leaving for university after completing their A Levels in June. Acting Headteacher Mr Christey gave the new Head Boy and Girl his congratulations and wished them "success in their new and important roles in school". 8/4/2014 0 Comments New school website launchesThe rebranding of our school news and communications is almost complete with the first issue of The Edwardian due for release on Thursday. The website however is by far the most anticipated and eagerly awaited change. The new school website boasts a new, completely redesigned, user interface; making the website user-friendly and easy to operate, where all the essential functions are easily accessible. Other noticeable features include the VLE parent portal allowing parents to view their child’s progress in lessons, details on reporting pupil absences, viewing data about the school’s progress, letters home and other useful links and information for students, parents and visitors. Along with this the website presents a calendar, showing all of the upcoming events and clubs on the school calendar, as well as school news, to ensure that you get the most out of school life. Pupils and staff love the changes that have been made to the website. We have interviewed some pupils to find out what they think of our new website.
“The new website offers a great, user friendly layout, that’s easy to navigate” James Chadwick, 10ACS We would also love to know your views. If you would like raise any questions or issues with the new school website, or if you would simply like to make a suggestion, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the contact page of the new website. Report by Daniel Arthur Y10 |
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