1. What’s happening at the Academy?

2. Speak Out
There are two new ways in which you can speak out about bullying. In the student reception, you will find a ‘Speak Out’ box. You can post your comments in here.
Remember, we can only tackle bullying and support those being bullied if we hear about it and have enough information. Posting anonymously can’t work.
You can also your concerns to our new address

3. School Key Words Responsibility Resilience Engagement Ambition Respect
These five words represent where we see ourselves and are now linked to the A1’s you can achieve during lessons

4. Aerosols and bodysprays
A reminder that aerosols and bodysprays are banned in school. Water based sprays are fine.
They cause issues for people with breathing conditions and as a result are potentially very dangerous
As a reminder:
Food should only be consumed in the dining room or outside
Banned Items (There are a few but here are the main offenders)
Chewing gum
Fizzy or energy drinks
Glass Bottles

5. Thursday Maths Support 3pm – 4pm
Week
Date
Higher
Topic
Foundation 1
12/09/2019
Room 37
Negative Numbers
Room 34
Number Skills including Money 2
19/09/2019
Room 43
Factors Multiples Product of prime
Room 35
26/09/2019
Room 41
Algebraic manipulation (inc. quadratics)
Room 42
Algebraic manipulation
03/10/2019
Room 38
Angles (All)
Room 36
Angle basics
10/10/2019
Room 40
Rounding and Estimation
Fractions

6. Prioritise your own success!
Year 11 Intervention…
You have been invited to specific sessions.
Your tutor knows when and where you should go, if you forget!
You can also attend Science (Wednesday) and Maths (Thursdays) Drop-ins.
Prioritise your own success!
Attend!

7. Prioritise your own success!
Remember …
Last year the Year 11 students, that performed well in their GCSEs, understood the need to attend extra sessions and did so regularly.
They understood the valid reasons to extend their normal school day.
They made sensible, and personal, decisions
Prioritise your own success! 5

8. Rm 39 Subject Champions
Subject Champions are teachers who have volunteered to give extra help to all students who are registered to Rm 39.
Make the most of their expertise to get extra advice with your subjects and help with your homework.
Look out for posters around school and green stars on staff lanyards

9. School Photographs
A reminder that the last date for ordering school photos for year 7 and 10’s is 8th October.

10. Year 7 History – Funky Facts!!! – Sources
Anything is a source BUT that does not mean that it is useful.
For example, a Roman shield would be useful to an historian studying the Romans but not very useful investigating the Second World War.
Sources can be divided up by type. These are –
Visual - Sources that we look at.
Written - Sources that have been written.
Oral - Sources that we listen to.
Physical - Usually objects or buildings. (Objects can also be called artefacts)
Sources can also be categorised as –
Primary (from the time period) , and
Secondary (made afterwards ot a replica).

11. Year 8 – Funky Facts!!! – The Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period of time, but the dates for it change depending on which country you are in!!!
It started in Italy around 1300AD and spread across Europe by the start of the 15th Century.
In England, it happened during the reign of the Tudors ( ).
Renaissance means ‘rebirth’ in French and a lot of CHANGE happened.
Some people started to question religious beliefs, such as the existence of God.
Artists began to create work that showed humans more accurately.
Architects designed buildings that were influenced by the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
Scientists challenged traditional ideas, such as the shape of the world, or they created new technology.
The invention of the printing press led to new ideas being spread across Europe as books no longer had to be handwritten and could be printed.

12. Year 9 History – Funky Facts!!! – Alliances before the First World War
Before the First World War, the most powerful countries in Europe had formed alliances with each other.
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy had created the Triple Alliance.
Britain, France and Russia had formed the Triple Entente.
Theses countries promised to defend each other if they ever were attacked.
Although alliances were not new, the agreements made between the countries increased the chances of a war.
If a disagreement started between any two nations in opposite alliances, then the others could quickly get dragged into conflict.

13. Year 10/11 History – Funky Facts!!! – Christian influence on Medicine
Christians believed they should care for the sick, but not treat them.
God sent illness, so curing an illness might be challenging God.
Hospitals were built, but they were not very big. Many could only accomodate 12 people (the number of Jesus’ disciples.)
In hospitals, patients would rest in clean and peaceful surroundings. They were encouraged to pray.
Most hospitals were paid for by the Church, but a few were built by wealthy patrons.
Hospitals specialising in a specific illness began to be created. St Bethlehem (later known as Bedlam) became an asylum and lazar houses were built away from towns for people with leprosy.
Doctors were not present in hospitals.

14. Year 9 – Work shadowing 31st October
Have you returned you work shadowing paperwork to you tutor yet?
The more encounters you have with the world of work and local employers the more likely you are to get a good job and earn more money!
Deadline to return the paperwork is 11th October
Any questions see Miss Davies or Miss Martin

15. Year 9 Geography Competition
Remember the deadline is Monday 7th October – no entries for the national competition will be accepted after this date.
Make sure you complete your entry and hand it to your geography teacher or Mr Notley
Have a look at the examples of what your poster on ‘where can geography take you.
There are great prizes to be won.
Good luck!

16. Space Week
October 2019
Wigston Academy 2019

17. Space Facts The sunset on mars appears blue Space is completely silent
Roughly 1 million Erath's can fit inside the Sun
One day on Venus is longer than one year on Earth
In Space you can grow up to 5cm taller

18. Code Club / Robotics Club
Learn to code with
the help of skilled
sixth formers
Every Tuesday in ICT 4 3:10 – 4:10

19. This week in PE Lots going on again this week in PE
MONDAY: Year 9 Netball – County Tournament – LGS
TUESDAY: Year 9 Football – National Cup v Lutterworth C (A)
TUESDAY: Year 7/8 Netball Training
TUESDAY: Year 7/8/9 Football Training
WEDNESDAY: Year 9/10/11 Netball Training
WEDNESDAY: Year 9 Football v Brooke House (Home)
WEDNESDAY: Year 7/8/9 Badminton Club
THURSDAY: Year 10/11 Football v Brooke House (Home)
THURSDAY: Year 7 Netball – Team Leicestershire – LGS
THURSDAY: Year 9 Sports Leaders at The Meadows Primary
THURSDAY: All Years Rugby Club
THURSDAY: Year 10/11 Badminton Club
FRIDAY: Friday Lunchtime Club

20. Year 9 Sports Leaders Notice
Can all the Year 9 Sports Leaders please come to the PE mobile at break time on Monday for a quick meeting.

21. Netball Notice – All Years
Year 7 & 8 netball training will be on Tuesday 1st October
Year 9, 10 & 11 will be on Wednesday 2nd October.
This is due to the Year 9 and Year 7 tournaments this week.
Normal training back on next week.

22. Killington & New York, USA – Ski Trip 2020 – Year 9, 10, 11 & 12
Equity
Killington & New York, USA – Ski Trip 2020 – Year 9, 10, 11 & 12
Dates - 14th Feb – 22nd Feb 2020
5 Days Skiing at Killington, Vermont.
2 Days in New York
TWO PLACES HAVE BECOME
AVAILABLE FOR THE SKI TRIP 2020.
CONTACT MRS PARBERY TO
COLLECT A LETTER.

23. Year 7 Girls Football
There will be football trials/training for Year 7 girls on Tuesday 8th October.
This will be on the astroturf and finish at 4.15pm. Meet at Site B sportshall at the end of the day.
We have a 5-a-side competition very soon and then more matches later in the year, so if you want to play for the school, make sure you attend.
Any questions, see Mr Dandolo

24. PE Friday Lunchtime Club Week 1 - Yr 7 & 8
This is new club for any students who have received no B1’s in PE for the 2 weeks before the Friday Club.
There are 2 sports on offer…………………………..
FOOTBALL – Astro (Meet at the side gate next to the PE Mobile)
DODGEBALL – Site B Sportshall
These clubs start at 1.30pm & YOU DO NOT need to get changed.

25. PE Friday Lunchtime Club Week 2 - Yr 9, 10 & 11
This is new club for any students who have received no B1’s in PE for the 2 weeks before the Friday Club.
There are 2 sports on offer…………………………..
FOOTBALL – Astro (Meet at the side gate next to the PE Mobile)
DODGEBALL – Site B Sportshall
These clubs start at 1.30pm & YOU DO NOT need to get changed into kit.

26. WIGSTON ACADEMY – EXTRA CURRICULAR

27. SISTER ACT 2020
A huge thankyou to all that auditioned for Sister Act, we had an amazing turnout and were spoilt for choice.
The recall sheet is up in the music corridor and at the College, please look to see if your name has been recalled for another audition.
All those recalled, any questions please ask, there is extra script to learn so please be prepared.
Chorus will not be recalled, however, we will put a list up of all that have been successful in being part of the show.
Many thanks
Performing Arts

28. At Wigston Academy

29. Champions League
Due to a slight technical issue the Champions League results and league tables will follow shortly

30. Have a good week