Table Of ContentWe’ve finished our first term already and how time has flown! It’s been a very productive few
months and our students have achieved such a lot! I hope you enjoy reading the Christmas Edition of
the TAN and will see just how many truly talented students we have at The Albany.
Our Year 7 students have settled in very well indeed under the expert leadership of Mr. Veares, and
our Year 11 students have now completed their mocks. Mrs. Clarke has really motivated them all
term, and to help them revise thoroughly she commissioned Tim Foot for 2 days to deliver his
revision techniques workshops. We’re looking forward to analysing the mock exam results, and will
push on next term to ensure all the students are well prepared for their exam season in the summer.
Years 9 and 10 have started their GCSE courses well and are showing real promise in terms of
achieving their targets. They are focussed in lessons and are making very good progress in all areas.
Ms. Abbott and Mr. Bailey have ensured that all students are well behaved and working hard, and
they will continue to support them over these next few years as they grow into young adults.
Year 8 are going to choose their options next term and we’ll explain the process to them, and help
them with their choices in February and March 2017. Ms. Down has been instrumental in ensuring
that all students are in the correct band, and she will be making sure they are advised individually on
their option choices.
We have two members of staff who are moving on to pastures new in January; Mr. Godfrey and Miss
Green. We wish them every success, and thank them for their contribution to The Albany over the
years.
I am very proud of the students and staff at The Albany and am looking forward to our continued
success next term. The school is going from strength to strength and I will continue to keep you up to
date on all our initiatives and foci as we unfold them over the spring term.
I’ll be sending you a letter outlining our new procedures for improving punctuality, and for developing
homework standards shortly. I very much value your support in all of these areas, and look forward to
next term greatly.
In the meantime, I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas and New Year, and a prosperous and
healthy 2017. Val Masson
Head Teacher
Year 7
Mr R Veares
Head of Year 7
Year 7 Inspirational Achievements
Yasmin Woodcock - Yasmin is a Kung Fu
Champion and teaches younger children
Year 7 & 8 are taking part in a new lesson this
year which helps them to develop a number
of different skills that will help them now and
in later life.
The Year 7 unit of work this year is focused Diren Patel is a professional in golf and has won
on school improvement. Pupils are asked to gold medals.
work in teams to find out an issue that they
would like to improve in the school and act
on it. This includes creating and carrying out
Louis Vallis is a top golfer and has been playing
a survey and questionnaires, presenting their
since a young child. He has one medals over the
ideas and working together to make the
years.
problem better.
Life Skills Project - By Sam Stokoe 7CL
In my life skills project I thought about our
Zachary Lukhezo has been awarded the Man of
school not having phones so my group
the Match in a recent football match.
decided to make a Phone Zone. By doing this
we learnt how to present to a group and to
make our ideas come to life. Doing this
lesson it has given me and the rest of my
group more confidence in doing other things
Maria Sapiano has raised £2500 by fundraising at
like this in other lessons where we have to
local fayres by arranging Fire Engines to attend.
present something. My group will soon be
presenting our idea to the Head Teacher and
see if we can have a Phone Zone.
Liya Rochester has won many ballet competitions
in solo and duet groups.
Michaylia Stephenson was nominated by her
primary school Oasis Academy as a More Able
Student and received a medal for Over-Achieving
beyond Expectations.
Year 7
Year 7 & 8 Quiz
New Banding System Explained
This half term we organised a quiz to battle the
knowledge of some of our Year 7 and Year 8
students. Ultimately our top three teams on the
day were all Year 8 teams but the Year 7s gave a
valiant effort and I am sure they will turn the
tables at the next quiz showdown.
Elf
There once was a cheeky elf
Who couldn't take care of himself
He never made dinner
Therefore he got thinner
So he couldn't build his shelf!
by
Ruby Bragger &
Jessie Forrester
Year 7
Year 7 put the FUN into FUNdraising
Year 7 students have chosen to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society by raising vital funds. They had a
brain storming session deciding how to raise money and also learnt all about this neurological condition.
Cupcake Sale
Car Wash
PJ Day
Wear Yellow for MS
Bag Packing at Tesco
Disco Party
Second Hand Sale
These are just some of the ideas which you will hopefully hear about in the near future so please
support our plea.
The symptoms of MS vary widely from person to person and can affect any part of the body.
The main symptoms include:
fatigue
difficulty walking
vision problems, such as blurred vision
problems controlling the bladder
numbness or tingling in different parts of the body
muscle stiffness and spasms
problems with balance and co-ordination problems with thinking, learning and planning
The MS Society is a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, volunteers and
fundraisers. They understand what life’s like with MS, and support each other through the highs, lows
and everything in between. They are driving research into more and better treatments. They offer
useful advice, publications, news items about ongoing research, blogs and chatrooms. They can be very
useful if you, or someone you know, has just been diagnosed with MS.
Together, we are strong enough to stop MS
Year 8
Miss G Down
Head of Y ear 8
Year 8 & 7 Quiz
Introducing our Year 8
This half term we organised a quiz to battle the
knowledge of some of our Year 7 and Year 8 More Able Students
students. Ultimately our top three teams on
the day were all Year 8 teams but the Year 7s
gave a valiant effort and I am sure they will
turn the tables at the next quiz showdown.
Katy Mullett, Aryan Chopra, Madison Street,
Jessica Horton, Emmanuel Abass, Logan Petrie,
Elsie Pickford, Lauren Broomfield, Simran Sondh,
Billy Webb, Milena Backyte
Year 8
Thomas Munden Leaps to Success with Catleaps
Thomas has been doing gymnastics since the age of 5. It has helped his Dyspraxia tremendously.
On Sunday 13th November, Thomas attended his Club competition with Catleaps Gymnastics Club. He
won 3 silver medals: 1 for vault, 1 for floor and 2nd overall. He was also awarded the Spirit of Catleaps
award - which is awarded to exceptional gymnasts that display the key values of Catleaps Gymnastics.
His team also came 1st within his round.
Thomas was presented his award by Team GB Rio 2016 gymnast Brinn Bevan.
We are extremely proud of Thomas and his gymnastics achievements.
Life Skills
Year 8 are taking part in a new lesson this year which helps them to develop a number of different
skills that will help them now and in later life.
As mentioned in the last newsletter, Year 8 are working on a project organised by First Give to try
and win £1000 for the charity of their choice. The pupils work in groups to research, visit and pre-
sent their reason why a charity deserves the money. The charity must be local and deal with a social
issue in their area. The pupils have made some great presentations and learnt some valuable skills
on how to work on a project and present their ideas and views.
Year 8
Year 8 Inspirational Achievements
Reece Stevens plays Rugby for
Essex as prop.
Jamie Foran plays football for
Allie-May Monk attends
Leeside as a striker and has
Dressage training at
scored 10 goals this season
Eastminster horse riding club
where she can instruct the
horse to dance. Having been
riding for 8 years, Alicia and
her horse canter and
dance. She has been riding
Lewis Calvert canoes on Inner
for 8 years.
Lake and the River Thames. He Josh Vialls plays for May and
recently won a medal for racing a Baker FC and is a proud left
6 mile flat water race. back .
Megan Salisbury – practices
Karate Uchiryu and won
British opens in September
Alfie May - Plays right wing for
last year. She has been
Romford Colts FC and has just travelling around Europe Phoebe Baker attends Dreams
signed for them this half season. with the team and has been Theatre School and has previ-
doing this sport she was 4 ½. ously starred in Disney World
and is now planning a perfor-
mance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Mia Diamond Pritchard - Will be Katie Guirey (with sister
taking part in the New Year’s Chloe) - Thai Boxing final
parade in London, performing a competition on 11th Louise Broad attends Ballet
dance with her drama club. December to get into school and is planning to attend
Southern Region of England. the Royal School of Ballet.
Year 9
Mr Bailey
Head of Year 9
Zoe runs to Success
Year 9 Achieve House Points Ga-
Zoe Hiller 9 9F5 70
Zoe Hiller received an award at the Barking Road
Runners Club Presentation Evening. Lewis Eaton 9 9F1 50
Callum Knight 9 9U1 49
FionaBirch 9 9F3 48
Zoe is a talented all round sportsperson at the
Oliver Rougier 9 9F5 47
Albany and has represented the school in netball,
Kyra-Leigh Croucher 9 9F1 41
cross country, rounders and athletics (1500m and
shot putt). The netball team reached the semi Bobbie Ford 9 9F2 41
final of the Borough rally. Zoe also won last year's Geraldine Edgar 9 9F2 40
inter-house cross country event and ran again in Adam Johnson 9 9F1 38
our cross country last week. Rachel Lowe 9 9F4 38
Roxanne Watts 9 9F2 37
We are delighted Zoe has been recognised by her
Sophie Barker 9 9F2 36
running club and we send our love and
congratulations. Sonny Scott 9 9F1 34
Ronnie Brooks 9 9F4 34
Emma Harris 9 9F4 34
Troy Mutazu 9 9F3 33
JudeEtum-Ogwal 9 9F5 33
Jodie Budge 9 9F5 32
TommyNorton 9 9F5 32
Nathan Rayment-Davis 9 9U2 32
AbdulkhaleeqBamikole 9 9F1 31
Karis Blows 9 9F5 31
Lucy Norman 9 9F5 31
Monica Burgess 9 9F1 30
Maisie Rowley 9 9F2 30
Megan Dixon 9 9F5 30
30+Bronze
55+Silver
Year 9 More Able Students Play it Cool!
‘Last Friday I attended my running club’s awards
presentation night. I received an award for the
progress I have made during the past year. I have
made many achievements in sports some of them
are swimming, cross country, netball and long
distance running. When they called out my name
I was very proud because they realised how hard I
have tried to get personal best and records.
Getting this award has encouraged me to work
even harder this year and hopefully be even more
successful in all my sports. ’ Zoe Hiller 9F5
Frankie Thomas, Jadon Mills, Jak Rowland, Oliver
Gilbey, George Emberson, Nathan Jarvis, Tamara
Nelson, Emmie Fox
Year 9
Paul The Caterpillar by Camren Young
English Writing Competition Winner
Such a lovely poem Camren - We loved it so much that we have left it in its original form.
Congratulations— A fabulous read!
Year 10
Ms L Abbott
Year 10
Shoe Box Appeal
Work Experience Programme
Thank you to the following
students from 10F2 who
created 3 shoeboxes for the
‘Christmas Shoebox Appeal'.
Dulcie Barlow , Zi Ching Chang, Daryon
Cortez, Megan Davies, Katie Fleming,
Shauna Foran, Jack Hastings, Jade Jones,
Shaun Kerr, Millie Knight, Grace Kurti,
Charlotte Tilson, Ellie Weeks.
We are pleased to announce that The Albany is
teaming up with Skills Training UK to offer work
experience placements to Year 10
students. These placements will take place in the
last week of each half term and up to five
students can participate at any one time. This
gives students hands on experience in a variety of
different fields including; working with animals, Karate Win sees Lauren into the
construction, catering, engineering, childcare,
GB Team
health and beauty, business and leisure amongst
others.
If your child would be interested in taking part in A huge congratulations to Lauren Salisbury
this programme or if you require any additional who has been selected to represent
information please contact Mrs Tyler at England at the 2017 European Karate
[email protected] Championships in Bulgaria along with a
small squad of 11 others. She will take part
in the 14-15years age group in the cadet,
junior and u21 categories. Lauren was
selected following wining the selection
Year 10 Go Bronze competition with a 31-0 win against her
opponent. Well done Lauren- roll on
With Reward Points February!
Karate is a self funded sport
Packard-White Jessica 10F1 30
and to enable Lauren to be
Jones Jade 10F2 30
able to regularly compete
Okemadu Fine 10F3 30
abroad and travel to
Palastrov Martin 10F2 32
compete at the Europeans
Daly Benjamin 10F1 33
2017 for England she needs all the help she
Kerr Shaun 10F2 35
can get. Please consider sponsoring
Bors Elod 10F1 37
Lauren, any small donation will be very
Chiriac Madalina 10F4 37 much appreciated .
www.gofundme.com/
laurensalisburykarate
Description:Years 9 and 10 have started their GCSE courses well and are showing real promise in terms of achieving their Year 8 are going to choose their options next term and we'll explain the process to them, and help them with their . won 3 silver medals: 1 for vault, 1 for floor and 2nd overall. He was al
