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Performing Arts Stars
This term has seen many more impressive pieces of work and students demonstrating the core values of the Academy.Time has flown by and Years 7 & 8 have completed another Performing Arts rotation! They are just about to swap to a new subject so what better time to recognise some of those students for their hard work and dedication.
Year 7: Evie Knight, Cecilia Brumby, Aimee Passmore, Tom Walters, Sophie Blakley, Amy Simms, Amelia Woollven, Megan Lake, Caitlyn Partridge.
Year 8: Theo Scott, Mille Pearce, Bella Phillips, Marley Prashad, Elise Gott, Morgan Lukins, Holly Giles, Megan Ball, James Lee.
Congratulations to all of these students! They have each received a certificate, conduct points and their names will be entered into a prize draw. Who will it be next?
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Lockdown Hoodies
We normally offer maroon "clubs" hoodies for students who have taken part in extra-curricular activities as a mark of their commitment. Because the pandemic has stopped many of our extra-curricular clubs and activities from running, this year we are offering all our current students the opportunity to purchase a maroon "Lockdown" hoody instead. Students who are taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme can also mark this with a maroon DofE hoody. Both hoodies are acceptable as part of the Academy uniform outdoor wear, and they are available to order now from Concept Wear.
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Calling all Year 11, 12 and 13 students: British Film Institute Writing Workshop Opportunity!
The BFI are running a summer screenwriting programme for 16-19 year olds. This course has been designed to give participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet experts, write scripts, learn practical skills and collaborate with like-minded people. The organisers accept applications from any 16-19 year old living in the UK. No formal educational qualifications are required, just a passion for writing! The deadline to apply is 13th June. There is a fee of £50 however fees will be waived if the participant needs financial support. Travel bursaries are also available. Please visit the BFI website for more information.
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Meningitis ACWY and DTP Vaccinations
Vaccination information and forms will be sent home early next week to parents of Year 9 students who will be having Meningitis ACWY and DTP Vaccinations on 28th and 29th April.
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Sixth Form Applications & Interviews
It is not too late to apply! We are still accepting applications so if you have not yet applied, please use the Word application form and email it, when completed, to
6thform@churchill-academy.org.
Interviews are still being scheduled with interview details emailed to students, and a separate email sent to their parent/carer so they are aware of the date and time of the interview. Please do not worry if you don’t hear about your interview date quickly, there is a large number to process and it will take several months to interview all applicants. Due to current restrictions, interviews are being conducted over Zoom . It would be normal for students to be excused from lessons for a Sixth Form interview during the school day so the same will apply with remote learning. Interviews usually last approximately 15 minutes so just ask your teacher beforehand if you can be excused.
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Music
Congratulations to Churchill Alumnus Patrick Hegarty, currently studying for a Masters in Composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, who has been awarded a commission by the Orkest de Ereprijis in The Netherlands as Composer Laureate.
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Patrick Hegarty back when he was a student at Churchill
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Musician Opportunities
Cheethams school is running FREE BOOTCAMP sessions for musicians of Orchestral, Jazz and Percussion this weekend and next in the comfort of your own home. Find out more here
https://outreach.chethams.com/whats-on/
And more locally, Wells Cathedral School are running a SALSA BRASS session - register by 24th March
Finally, there's an online Clarinet and Saxophone Day in April. Click here for more information.
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Headteacher Commendations
Many congratulations to the following students who have reached the conduct points threshold for Headteacher's commendation certificates over the past few weeks:
Year 7: Kamran Bellingham, Hugo Boulton-Rackett, Anna Clifton, Niamh Greatorex, Lucius Guy, Jacob Joules, Lydia Mu, Ella Whitchurch, Samuel Whitehead
Year 8: Gracie Boast, Arthur Bonadie, Isla Johns, Emily Johnston, Jamie King, Josh Moon, Sam Murray, Bethany Prosser, Ridhima Rane, Ella Shephard, Billy Shipp, Toby White
Year 9: Dominic Drummond, Leila Evry, Toby Garfield, Milly Gell, Mimi Jones, Isaiah Ponter, Xander Tinsley
Year 10: Erin Clark, Emily Green, Jacob Kelly, Jake Long, Matthew McWhinney, Gemma Partridge, Oliviya Sivakumar
Year 11: Emily Fairhurst, Evie Hardy, James McCabe, Lily Neville, Amelia Thatcher
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Trustees' Commendations
The following students have this week received their e-certificates having reached the required number of conduct points for their Trustees' Commendation. Many congratulations to:
Year 7: James Bennett, Ailidh Bowers, Robbie Cole, Ben Dolman, Darcie Gillett, Noah Hunt, Evie Ledger, Megan Macdonald-Atkin, Bronwen Newport, Sidney Stanley-Whiteley, Josh Tinker
Year 8: Erin Coates, Zoe Gilmour, Meggie Lee, Lydia Marsh
Year 9: Ed Butler, Tom Evans, Myriam Rawling, Finn Tyson, Molly Williams
Year 10: Maddie Pole
Year 11: Emily Fairhurst, Evie Hardy, James McCabe, Lily Neville, Amelia Thatcher, Adam Topham, Lorenzo White, Scarlett Young
Please note that we collate all commendations a week in arrears, so please bear with us if you haven't received your commendation certificate as soon as you reach the required number of conduct points. It will come!
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The Halo Code
We are excited to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code, the UK's first Black hair code. No Black staff or students should have to change their natural or protective hairstyle in order to thrive at our school. We hope that the Halo Code will move us one step closer to a world free from discrimination, where all Black members of our community have their identities fully recognised and celebrated. You can read more on our website.
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Diary
March
24th Year 12 Parents' Evening - SchoolCloud online event 4pm - 7pm
April
1st End of Term 4
19th Start of Term 5
28th & 29th Year 9, Meningitis ACWY and DTP Vaccinations
29th Careers Convention Part 2: Employment – virtual event
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I have been in reflective mood this week, exactly a year on from the first coronavirus closure. I'm encouraged by the vaccine rollout, the declining numbers of cases and deaths across the country, and the 4000 negative results we've returned from lateral flow device tests in school this week. Our students have been fantastic in observing the COVID-safety procedures and looking out for each other. But we must not be complacent: a single positive case could still lead to self-isolations for whole year groups of students. If your children have any of the common symptoms of COVID-19 - a cough, a high temperature, or a loss of or change in their sense of taste or smell - please keep them at home and 
