Christmas 2016

As the autumn term comes to a close, and we prepare for the festive holidays, it’s time to reflect on another busy few weeks at the academy.

Christmas Fair

The Bushey Academy Charity Christmas Fair was well supported again this year.  Thank you to everyone who attended, especially the students who helped to run stalls, made festive goods and baked cakes.  The grand total raised for the New Hope Trust was £1432.

 

 

Carol Singing for Charity

Earlier this month, 40 academy students braved both the cold weather and an early start to bring Christmas cheer to passengers at Bushey Train Station raising £487 for Mencap. 
 

 

 

Well done to everyone

involved for their fundraising

efforts this Christmas.

House Dodgeball
There was a great turnout of students and staff in the recent House Dodgeball event.  Top marks go to Whittle for winning on the day, with Marconi in 2^nd place, Babbage in 3^rd and Edison coming in at 4^th. 

Points are awarded to the houses throughout the academic year leading to one house being presented with the overall House Sports Award in the summer term, so it’s all still to play for. 

HSBC Mandarin Speaking Competition

In early December Joshua Twaites of Year 9 proudly represented The Bushey Academy to take part in the HSBC Mandarin Speaking Competition.  This was the first time the academy had entered the competition and Joshua did very well, speaking confidently and fluently.  We look forward to seeing what the competition may bring in future years.

 

 

Brilliant Club Scholarships

The Brilliant Club in association with Headstart EDT offer young people the opportunity to participate in a residential university course focusing on STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).  Three of our Year 12 students have been selected for a Brilliant Club scholarship and will attend a taster course next year at a top university.  Congratulations to Charlize Uy, Fred Wright and Fabian Mazurek. 

Christmas Carol Concert

Once again the music department did not disappoint with a superb carol concert at St. James Church, Bushey.  Almost 60 students performed, and the staff choir also put in an appearance.  Well done to everyone involved but especially to the students and musicians for all their hard work.

 
 
 

Year 7 Christmas Card Competition
 

Well done to Charlotte Fisher of Edison, whose timeless design became the official Christmas card for the academy for Christmas 2016.  Charlotte won an intu voucher and a framed card.  A big thank you to all the Year 7s that took part; choosing a winner was really difficult as the standard was so high.

 

Food! 

It’s been a super term for food at the academy as Key Stage 3 students have participated in Masterchef type activities. Year 7 completed a Cupcake Challenge and Year 8 undertook a Mystery Box Challenge.   All students should be proud of their efforts, achievement and creativity.

  

Year 11 Catering students were given the opportunity to work with the Executive Head Chef, Harry Lomas and Head Chef, Calvin Hill, from The Grove. The chefs worked with 42 students to mentor and coach them in the preparation of their dishes.  Students produced restaurant quality dishes which showcased their skills and knowledge of cooking.  The event gave an invaluable insight into the hospitality industry and the opportunities that may be available.

 

Upcoming events for your diary:

• Sixth Form Open Evening: 17 January 2017
• Proud to Belong Parent Forum: 23 January 2017
• How to support your child in maths: 23 January 2017
• Year 12 & 13 Parents Evening: 26 January 2017
• Year 11 Parents Evening: 31 January 2017