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Kench Hill=
Centre
2008/09
Kench Hill Centre, the Trust’s residential educ=
ation
facility, is now taking bookings for 2008/09. Hackney schools have a
priority booking period until the end of April. Application fo=
rms
have been sent to all schools, but can also be downloaded from our
website http://www.kenchhill.co.uk/schools/how_to_book.asp
Hurry – popular weeks are booked fast!
2007/08 dates
Monday-Wednesday 14-16 July – ideal for an
end-of-term treat for a deserving group?
We also have a few weekends and holiday dates availab=
le
this year, including May half-term (fully catered or
self-catering). These can be booked for staff or family events
– Hackney residents/employees are eligible for discounted rate=
s.
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Turkish, K=
urdish and
Turkish Cypriots (TKC) week 9 -13 June 2008
The Learning Trust is celebrating the positive
contribution, achievements and culture of TKC pupils and communities.
This is the second year of celebrating the culture of Turkish, Kurdi=
sh
and Turkish Cypriots in Hackney schools. We would like to provide
opportunities for all pupils to explore how our society and culture =
have
been enriched by the immigration of TKC communities in Britain.=
In May, schools will be sent a pack of culturally
inclusive curriculum resources to help planning their lessons in Jun=
e.
This pack comprises of lesson plans and bilingual resources and will=
be
available on the Learning Live website. Schools will also receive a =
list
of TKC organisations offering workshops during the TKC week. The Lea=
rning
Trust is offering to match–fund the workshops for interested
schools.
The TKC week will also be a good opportunity to get
Turkish and Kurdish speaking parents involved in organising events at
school, cooking traditional food or organising assemblies and exhibi=
tions
about Turkey and Cyprus. If you already have contact with Turkish and
Kurdish speaking organisations that you would like to work with duri=
ng
the TKC week please let me know who they are and what sort of servic=
es
they provide so that I can disseminate the details to other schools.=
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School sec=
urity grant
As with previous years we have
provisionally set aside £75,000 for physical security improvem=
ents
in schools for 2008/09. All schools are invited to bid for funding. =
The
funding will be allocated through the Safer Schools Group and the
criteria will remain the same as last year. The priority for fu=
nding
will continue to be for projects that improve staff and pupil safety=
but
other improvements projects will be considered.
To allow us to contribute fundin=
g to
various schools within the borough the maximum grant support will be
between £5000 and £7000. Schools will be required to
contribute a minimum of 25% to the total project costs. <=
/o:p>
If you would like to apply for
funding, contact the Crime Prevention Officer (CPO) directly. The CPO
will discuss security concerns and priorities with the school and pr=
ovide
a detailed crime prevention report highlighting security recommendat=
ions.
Once security works have been identified schools will be able to sub=
mit a
bid. Schools will need to contact the Asset Management team to lodge
interest to bid and request for an application form.
For schools with crime prevention
reports produced within the last 2 years, they may use these reports=
to
apply for 08/09 funding, but the CPO must agree these works, before
submitting a proposal.
All bids must be received by Fri=
day
20 June 2008 and will be scrutinised by the Safer Schools Group. If
successful we will be asking you to provide quotes for the works to =
be
carried out.
If you would like to arrange a v=
isit
with the Crime Prevention Officer or discuss your current crime
prevention priorities, please contact:
John Whelan
Crime Prevention Officer
Hackney Police
020 8217 3345
If you have any queries regardin=
g the
security funding process, please contact Tunde Balogun, Asset Manage=
ment
Officer, 020 8820 7195, tunde.balogun@learningtrust.co.uk
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guidance
& information
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Data c=
ollection
Guidance is avalailable on data collections for this =
term.
- School Census –
Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Academies and Special Schools=
- School Attendance da=
ta
- Post 16 Learning Aims
– Secondary Schools with a Sixth Form
- LEA Rolls and Attend=
ance
Return – Nursery, Primary, Special Schools and Pupil Refe=
rral
Units
- Teacher Assessment a=
t Key
Stages 2 and 3 – Data Collection
- Foundation Stage Pro=
file
and Key Stage 1
The guidance can be downloaded here.
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NQT In=
duction
Quality Mark
The Induction Quality Mark mater=
ials
are now published and will be ready for use for all schools from the
start of the next academic year.
The materials and the evidence-g=
athering
process will be introduced to schools on 25 June at Morley Hall, 9
– 12, when NQT Induction Tutors and Mentors are due to meet. A=
s we
believe the Quality Mark is an important development issue that could
impact positively on recruitment and retention issues for all school=
s,
the event is open to headteachers and/or senior staff as well as tho=
se
directly involved with Newly Qualified Teachers.
At the meeting John Naylor, The
Learning Trust’s NQT Induction Co-ordinator, will present each=
of the
standards and discuss the range of appropriate evidence that a school
will need to gather and present in order to meet each of the differe=
nt
standards. Those schools who decide to become involved with the Indu=
ction
Quality Mark will receive direct support and quality assurance from =
John
Naylor who will be responsible for validating each school’s
evidence and final application for validation.
The Learning Trust believes that=
the
Induction Quality Mark will prove to be a valuable tool for all scho=
ols.
Through the Induction Quality Mark schools will be able to evidence
positive links to Continuing Professional Development, school
self-evaluation and school improvement.
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resources
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Hackn=
ey Museum
FREE sessions at Hackney Museum – taking bookin=
gs
now
Hackney Museum offers a wide range of FREE KS1 & =
KS2
taught sessions. See our new newsletter for more details or contact Violet =
on 020
8356 2529.
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Invol=
ving
parents
Research has shown that parental involvement has a ve=
ry
significant impact on a child’s achievement and attainment at
school. Schools and parents have vital roles to play in helping chil=
dren
to learn. However, achievements are even greater when parents and
teachers work together effectively. Parent Teacher Associations
(PTAs) are a popular way for parents to get involved with their
child’s school.
A successful PTA provides parents and teachers with t=
he
opportunity to exchange views, work together and to develop mutual t=
rust
and confidence. The National Confederation of Parent Teacher A=
ssociations
(NCPTA), an independent charity, supports this success and provides
guidance and support to parents and teachers who are interested in
starting a PTA, with a wide range of information and practical guida=
nce.
Visit www.ncpta.org.uk
to find out more or contact Yvonne Treves, regional adviser, NCPTA, =
on
01992 444177 or yvonne=
.treves@ncpta.org.uk
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Londo=
n Youth
Games - Young People Needed
Training sessions and trials are being held for child=
ren and
young people of secondary school age who would like to represent Hac=
kney
in the London Youth Games. This is a great opportunity for young peo=
ple
to take part in this exciting capital-wide event, have fun and meet =
new
people.
Free training and trials are being offered in the
following sports:
Athletics (years 8 and 9 only). Every Sunday at Finsbury Park,=
10am
-12pm. Contact Ismail Mariche, 07961 662400.
Boys Football (years 8 and 9 only). Every Tues=
day
from 29 April at Hackney Marshes, 4.30pm – 6pm. Contact Marlon
Gayle, 020 7729 6970.
Fencing (year 12 and under). Contact Hackney Leisure & S=
port
for more info, 020 8356 7563/7443.
Girls Football (year 9 and under). Every Tuesd=
ay
from 29 April, venue TBC, 4.30pm – 6pm. Contact Dwight Bond, 0=
20
7324 5101.
Table Tennis (year 12 and under). Every Wednesday, Queensbridge S=
ports
& Community Centre, 7pm – 9pm. Contact Hackney Leisure &am=
p;
Sport for more info, 020 8356 7563/7443.
Tennis (year 12 and under). Contact Hackney City Tennis Clu=
b for
more info, 020 7554 4235.
We are also seeking individuals =
for
the following sports: Archery,
Angling and Squash. Please contact Hackney Leisure &=
amp;
Sport for more info, 020 8356 7563/7443, or email leisuresports@hackney.g=
ov.uk.
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Citiz=
enship play
- free performances
Commissioned by Hackney Council =
and partners
during Local Democracy Week last October, the play Zoop, Zoop, Hackney! will
be performed at the Arcola Theatre, Dalston between Monday 5
– Wednesday 7 May at 4.30pm for secondary school groups. Each
performance lasts approximately two hours, including a short workshop
afterwards to discuss how young people can get involved locally.
The play, shortlisted for a
prestigious Channel Four Political Award for opening up politics to =
new
audiences, has been celebrated for tackling difficult local issues i=
n an
honest and balanced way, with its light-hearted approach and contemp=
orary
references. Please e-mail Nicola Baboneau for tickets.
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training
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Fa=
mily
Learning Conference
Hackney's 2nd Family Learning Conference will be held=
during
Adult Learners' Week on Monday May 19 at Sutton House from 9.30 till
3.30pm. “Well organised, informative, and very engaging”=
, was
how one delegate described last year’s event.
The Family Learning Conference is aimed at practition=
ers
and those interested in starting or expanding their Family Learning
provision.
It promises to be a great day with everyone getting t=
he
chance to sample some of the exciting Family Learning activities that
have been going on in Hackney this year and hopefully come away with=
lots
of ideas for their own Family Learning programmes. There will also b=
e a
colourful performance by parents from Shoreditch Trust, a presentati=
on
from Parkwood Primary School on their "whole school" appro=
ach
to Family Learning and a number of creative workshops from local
organisations. For more information please see the attached programm=
e for
the day.
Due to limited space at the venue places will be allo=
cated
on a first-come first-served basis, so please fill in the booking fo=
rm and
return via e-mail to steven.bray@learningtrust.co.uk
to secure your FREE place as soon as possible.
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Gr=
owing
schools of Hackney
‘Growing Schools of Hackney (GSOH)’ ̵=
1;
Becoming Sustainable Schools in the year of food and farming! <=
/o:p>
Monday 9 June 2008 (12.30 – 5.00pm) at Hackney =
City
Farm
Following the success of last
year’s inaugural ‘Sustainable Schools in Hackney’
teacher training event, you are again invited to join the Hackney
Environmental Education Network (HEEN) for an informative and fun-pa=
cked
afternoon at the farm. This is a great chance to learn more about the
DCSF ‘Sustainable Schools’ standards and the ‘Year of Food and F=
arming’.
Meet fellow school staff, find out about good practise in Hackney, a=
nd
take away great activity ideas from HEEN for how you can get involve=
d and
take positive action at your own school – that will also help =
you
meet criteria for achieving National Healthy School Status.
The day will include lunch, an opportunity to view
displays and network with local environmental groups who can support=
you,
learn about current initiatives and available funding, hear case stu=
dies
presented by students from other Hackney schools, and take part in
workshops linked to the 8 doorway themes of ‘Sustainable
Schools’. The provisional agenda and reply slip is in the atta=
ched
letter.
The event is FREE and is open to anyone from your sch=
ool
who is interested (e.g. PSHE / Science coordinator, learning mentor,
school governors, garden project coordinator). Places are limited,
contact Rob Sambrooks to reserve your place 0208 820 7302 robert.sambrook=
s@learningtrust.co.uk
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Continual Profess=
ional
Development
Download a list of the latest professional development
opportunities here.
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