| We will be entering three teams at each of the following Green Car races:
Sussex Heat at Goodwood on Sunday 18 June 2006
Essex Heat at the Ford Factory, Dunton on Saturday 24 June 2006
Kent Heat at Detling on Sunday 25 June 2006
The Primary section will be entering it’s first event at Kent Show Ground, Detling on Tuesday 20 June 2006.
As we mentioned in an earlier Newsletter, two of our cars will be on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and one at the London Motor show in July.
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Now that summer is here at last, please remember how important it is to keep yourselves protected from the sun’s harmful rays and the problems heat could cause. If you are participating in any outdoor activities, use sun cream and a hat. Remember to always make sure you drink plenty of water.
On Friday 21 July 2006, we are going to bring the wider world into the Academy. We want to broaden the students’ minds, knowledge and experience on world issues and want to help them recognise their contribution and responsibilities as the young people of a global community. I hope we can make this a day to remember!
On 8 June, Mrs Nightingale and Miss Bowman accompanied five year 8 Aimhigher students nominated by the Gifted and Talented co-ordinator to an ‘Introduction to University’ day at Oxford University. The day was organized by the Oxford Access scheme. The students – Burcen Ahmet, Sara Danso, Grace Evans, Danny Kelly and Marina Wareing - experienced university-style teaching, with masterclasses in Anglo-Saxon runes and the importance of smell to all animals! They were able to question current students on life at university, before venturing out into the city for a scavenger hunt where they showed no hesitation in approaching students with big beards to request photographs.
The Met Track event at Erith Sports Stadium on 25 May 2006 was a great success. Our years 8 to 10 took part in a number of activities and all were excellent.
Mrs Gordon’s Maths Club has now changed from Thursdays to Wednesdays between 3.30pm to 4.30pm. You’ll find her in Room 137. All students are welcome and can stay as long as you like—you don’t have to stay the whole hour!