Posted on: 18/03/2020Comfort Reads for Times of StressPlease see below our recommendations for comfort reads! Don't forget - as members of your public library you can download free eBooks and eAudioBooks for your phone or eReader. See the Library Webapp for more information. The Library's comfort reads: 1. Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (or any Harry Potter book!) It goes without saying that if you're in an urgent need for magic and escape Ms Rowling does a fab job. Fast paced with dashes of humour, the Harry Potter series can serve as a welcome respite away from reality. 2. The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness This book throws you straight in at the deep end when Todd relays everything his dog is telling him. Too much information. Then it becomes clear that everyone can hear each other's thoughts in Prentisstown. At least, that's what Todd believes. A high-speed dystopian thriller to whisk you away. 3. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli This is a wonderfully written YA novel set in Arizona. Hazy and dreamlike, Stargirl is a romance met with the usual high school drama of who is popular and who isn't. Stargirl thrives off of kindness, is mysterious and one-of-a-kind... especially to Leo. This book is heartwarming and dazzles like a desert sunset.
Posted on: 13/02/2020Outstanding Achievement AwardOur Executive Headteacher Jo Dibb was honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Monday 10th February at a ceremony at St Luke’s in Old Street. The award, which was presented by Dr Who actor, Christopher Eccelston, is given in recognition of extraordinary achievement to children and young people over many years. It showcases a person who represents the very best in Islington education. Jo Dibb said, It has been a real privilege to work with colleagues and students in Islington for the past 15 years. It really is a community that is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all young people. Congratulations Ms Dibb on a well deserved award!
Posted on: 10/02/2020Family Day at the Institute of Physics - 18th FebruaryUncover the secrets of the atom in the free temporary exhibition, developed by the University of York.
Posted on: 23/01/2020NLA Schools Photography Competition Deadline Friday 20 February 2020 To celebrate World Water Day 2020 New London Architecture Learning, the City of London and Cheapside Business Alliance are organising a photography competition for schools and an exhibition at The City Centre for The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators and we want you to get involved! All year groups up to year 13 are encouraged to get involved and submit via their class. Working as a class we are asking pupils to submit photographic artwork that responds to the theme of ‘A Sustainable Future for London’ that addresses the environmental challenges Londoners face. There are excellent prizes to be won, as well as the chance for your class to have your entry printed and exhibited at The City Centre for World Water Day and take part in a sustainability themed art workshop at New London Architecture! Theme suggestions: – Promote active forms of travel – Present design visions or inspiration for a greener future for London – Highlight the need to move towards a Plastic Free City – Campaign for London to become a Car Free City – Capture the impact of climate change on London’s environment and population – Show the detrimental impact of single-use plastic over rivers and waterways For full information on submitting, guidelines and an example lesson plan, please read the guidelines below: https://nla-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3472/SCHOOLS-PHOTOGRAPHY-COMP-%28DOCUMENT%29.pdf
Posted on: 16/01/2020Charity Staff V Student BenchballTo help raise money for the homeless charity Crisis the PE department held a staff vs students benchball tournament. The tournament was very competitive with neither staff or students wanting to lose. However, despite students’ best efforts the staff remained undefeated throughout the tournament, although the games against Year 11 came very close to a student win. A huge thank you to everyone that came to participate, we were able to raise a total of £165. All money will now be sent to Crisis to help support the homeless.
Posted on: 16/01/2020Adobe Competition WinnersThe Abode Spark competition winners had a fantastic opportunity to be the first school to visit the new Microsoft Flagship store in Oxford Circus. Students spent most of the day using advanced editing software to design their own EGA photobooks about their friends’ and their own passions. There was also the opportunity for students to drive a McLaren simulator car and play on an Xbox in the state of the art gaming pod. Students left feeling inspired and empowered about the prospect of working in the tech industry in the future!
Posted on: 16/01/2020GCSE RS and Philosophy Guest SpeakerOn Wednesday 18th December, Noor Owain came to deliver a session on Shi’a Islam. It was a great opportunity for students to clear misconception of Shi’a Islam and the session also supported students learning of the GCSE curriculum.
Posted on: 16/01/2020Spanish JournalsStudents on last term’s Spanish trip took home not just lasting memories, but also some beautiful journals. In words and pictures, they captured the beauty of Spain and their excitement of the travel experience. Here are a few examples.
