The Hundred of Hoo Academy A member of the Williamson Trust Executive Principal Dr Holden ‘ CHALLENGER HOUSE ASSEMBLY House Motto: ‘"You can… if you believe you can."’ The house system at The Hundred of Hoo Academy aims to ensure that every student’s views and ideas can be listened to, and impacted upon within a smaller community. We want every child to feel valued and to be certain that every child has the opportunity to participate in the success of their house in their academy. Charity Lead Organiser – Jay Bowman Challenger Lead Sports Captain : Phoebe Kearney(Year 10) House Lead Representative – Hannah Ayley

Why are Rewards important?

Challenger House Local Charity - Wisdom Hospice The Friends of The Wisdom Hospice is a Charity dedicated to supporting the work of the Wisdom Hospice, providing specialised end of life care and support to local people, their families, friends and carers whether at home, in the hospice or hospital

National Charity - Macmillans Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. As well as helping with the medical needs of people affected by cancer, Macmillan also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support's goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer in the UK.

Which House has the most House Points awarded on SIMS? 1. Enterprise – 10, Endeavour – Discovery – Challenger – 7091 Congratulations to Enterprise House!

Individual Leaders of House Stamps as of the end of Term 2 1) Alfred Mortley ) Jay Bowman ) Jack South ) Daniela Spiegel ) Billy Alldis ) Kaleisha Jackson – 23 7) Jack Woodcraft – 21 8) Rabia Kashif ) Charlie Donovan – 18 10) Katie Carter - 17 Once you get to 48 Merit Stamps you will be presented with a certificate from Mr Vyse And will be considered first for a Rewards Trip in Term 6.

Top 3 in each House – The following pupils Will receive Music Download Vouchers to the value of £20,£15 and £10 respectively Challenger Top 3 1. Jay Bowman – Malcolm Diocou Jack Woodcraft - 21 Endeavour Top 3 1. Alfred Mortley Kaleisha Musendekwa Charlie Donovan - 18 Discovery Top 3 1. Jack South Billy Alldis Amelia Cottle - 19 Enterprise Top 3 1. Daniela Spiegel Olivia Lawes Shannon Baker - 13

Head Teacher Awards for ‘Learner of the Term’ Maths Katie Carter 9TTM Hannah Chawner 10SMW Science Year 8 - Mason White Languages Year 8 - Luke Hopson Year 9 - Abbie Bush Geography Year 9 - Harry Fermor Year 10 - Laney Williams PE Year 8- Thomas Lee PSHRE Charlotte Broad –8PAG Katie Carter –9TTM General Studies Danielle White – Yr 12 ICT Jamie Brown Year 8 Takudzwa Tamanikwa 10SMW ICT

Head Teacher Awards for ‘Learner of the Term’ Business Kayleigh Wittaker – 10SMW Health and Social Care Phoebe Kearney - 10SMW Media Studies Hannah Hewitt – 10SMW History Matthew Harvey - 7DXT Chloe McKelvie - 9TTM

House Points & Competitions

History Competition Results 1 st – 7CAD - Endeavour – 800 points 2 nd – 9LHW – Enterprise – 600 points 3 rd – 8PAG – Challenger – 400 points 4 th – 8EXS – Discovery – 200 points

Key Dates / House Competitions Dodgeball Competitions will run in the last week of this Term in order to raise money for the British Heart Foundation The competition is open to Years 8 – 12 and will happen during L/Ts with possibility of running into Period 5. Each Team must have 10 players and it costs £1 per person in the team. You are all welcome to come and watch but it will cost you 20p in a donation.

House Charity Events Years 7-9 will also be invited to a ‘Skipathon’ for the British Heart Foundation. Teams will consist of 4-8 players and there is only one rule- At least one team player at a time MUST ensure that your team DOES NOT stop skipping at any point. Mistakes will mean that you will have to start again There are sponsor Forms available, so get one anytime from PE because the longer you can skip for the more money you will raise. This will also cost £1 team entry and 20p to spectate.

Term 3 Competitions Music- the Term 3 Music Competition will be pushed to later in the year and will form part of Trust The Talent. Further details to follow. Dodgeball

Charity Work - ROTA W/C 19/1/15 7CDL W/C 26/2/15 7DXT W/C 2/2/15 8KQC W/C 9/2/15 8PAG W/C 22/2/15 8ALM W/C 29/2/15 8CSS W/C 2/3/15 9SLC W/C 9/3/15 9SQF W/C 16/3/15 9TTM W/C 23/3/15 9RXM W/C 11/4/15 10CQC W/C 18/4/15 10SMW

The Hundred of Hoo Academy A member of the Williamson Trust Executive Principal Dr Holden ‘ House Cup So Far 1.Challenger- 8,900 2.Enterprise- 8,500 3.Endeavour- 6,500 4.Discovery- 5,100