At Wren Academy we are having a bench ball competition this month, where any one can take part. The more people that take part in each house and the winner of the competition will decide on how many points you get for your house.
Welcome to the Wren Academy Blog - a blog run and written by students about life each week at Wren Academy, North Finchley, London, UK.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Art Fair 2011; a great succes
The school recentely held a ADT fair (art desighn tech) this is the first X-mas fair,widely held to be Gee
combining the joy of christmas and the fun of buying things (tasty food and gifts) With over 600 visitort to our school this was the most popular event in the area, we raised over £2,000 that day, thanks to every one who contributed!!
combining the joy of christmas and the fun of buying things (tasty food and gifts) With over 600 visitort to our school this was the most popular event in the area, we raised over £2,000 that day, thanks to every one who contributed!!
Christmas Concert
On the 14th of December Wren Academy held a Christmas Concert and it was amazing!
The event held-gymnasts
the drama group
a choir
and year 7
The year 7's did great and completed their first Christmas Concert leaving everyone with a big smile on there faces. :)
The event held-gymnasts
the drama group
a choir
and year 7
The year 7's did great and completed their first Christmas Concert leaving everyone with a big smile on there faces. :)
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year 7 football match
Last thursday the year 7 football team went to Friern Barnet school to play football against their team, the score was 4-1 to us !!
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Interviews: Receptionists
Miss Lawerence:
What attracted you to Wren?
The chance to be part of a brand new school and because I can give it my own mark...and lastly beacuse I can watch it grow.
What was your first experience like at Wren?
It was scary as it was only half a building and no students therefore it was a bit strange.
What is your funniest memory at Wren?
I was late for my interview beacuse the bus I was in got stopped by the police so I had to run through the door having to face Mrs Bell
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
You guys get much more opportunity and option/choices by student voice and your building is much better...
What was your first dream occupation?
To be a Dancer
If you were a teacher at Wren what would you teach?
Dance
How do you cope with so much responsibility as Wren wouldn't run without you?
By being organised and prioritising.
What is you best hope for Wren Academy's future?
To continue being a outstanding school and have outstanding students
Miss Jones- (reprographics officer):
What attracted you to Wren?
I was a temporary staff member and was directed to Wren by my agency
What was your first experiance like at Wren?
Happy! We were(still are) one big happy family. Everything was very new, neat and clean
What is your funniest memory at Wren?
Wren's Got Talent- Staff Only, where I dressed up as a nun and we did a 'sister act'
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
A lot more of choice of subjects and a lot more technology availible to help you with your learning
What was your first dream occupation?
To be a builder
If you were a teacher at Wren what would you teach?
Interior Design
How do you cope with so much responsibility as Wren wouldn't run without you?
Just get on with it with a happy smile :)
What is you best hope for Wren Academy's future?
That it wins a lot of awards for being the best school and the students get a chance to be what they want to be!
Miss Stretton
What attracted you to Wren?
I hadn't worked for 10 years and this job fitted in with my family life
What was your first experience like at Wren?
Exciting! Brand New! Building site!
What is your funniest memory at Wren?
Wren's Got Talent- Staff Only- Dressed up as a student
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
More modern, much better atmosphere and the food is a lot better
What was your first dream occupation?
Beauty Therepist
If you were a teacher at Wren what would you teach?
Beauty
How do you cope with so much responsibility as Wren wouldn't run without you?
It is all about multi- tasking in a whole new dimension...
What is you best hope for Wren Academy's future?
Continues to be outstanding and have very talented young individuels...
What attracted you to Wren?
The chance to be part of a brand new school and because I can give it my own mark...and lastly beacuse I can watch it grow.
What was your first experience like at Wren?
It was scary as it was only half a building and no students therefore it was a bit strange.
What is your funniest memory at Wren?
I was late for my interview beacuse the bus I was in got stopped by the police so I had to run through the door having to face Mrs Bell
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
You guys get much more opportunity and option/choices by student voice and your building is much better...
What was your first dream occupation?
To be a Dancer
If you were a teacher at Wren what would you teach?
Dance
How do you cope with so much responsibility as Wren wouldn't run without you?
By being organised and prioritising.
What is you best hope for Wren Academy's future?
To continue being a outstanding school and have outstanding students
Miss Jones- (reprographics officer):
What attracted you to Wren?
I was a temporary staff member and was directed to Wren by my agency
What was your first experiance like at Wren?
Happy! We were(still are) one big happy family. Everything was very new, neat and clean
What is your funniest memory at Wren?
Wren's Got Talent- Staff Only, where I dressed up as a nun and we did a 'sister act'
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
A lot more of choice of subjects and a lot more technology availible to help you with your learning
What was your first dream occupation?
To be a builder
If you were a teacher at Wren what would you teach?
Interior Design
How do you cope with so much responsibility as Wren wouldn't run without you?
Just get on with it with a happy smile :)
What is you best hope for Wren Academy's future?
That it wins a lot of awards for being the best school and the students get a chance to be what they want to be!
Miss Stretton
What attracted you to Wren?
I hadn't worked for 10 years and this job fitted in with my family life
What was your first experience like at Wren?
Exciting! Brand New! Building site!
What is your funniest memory at Wren?
Wren's Got Talent- Staff Only- Dressed up as a student
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
More modern, much better atmosphere and the food is a lot better
What was your first dream occupation?
Beauty Therepist
If you were a teacher at Wren what would you teach?
Beauty
How do you cope with so much responsibility as Wren wouldn't run without you?
It is all about multi- tasking in a whole new dimension...
What is you best hope for Wren Academy's future?
Continues to be outstanding and have very talented young individuels...
HPV Vaccination
Since September 2008 there has been a national programme to give girls aged 12 to 13 a vaccine against cervical cancer (HPV). This age group is usually in Year 8 at schools in England.
The programme is delivered through secondary schools and consists of three injections, each one given every six weeks, although they can all be given over a period of 12 months.
In the UK, from September 2008 to July 2010, at least 4 million doses of Cervarix (the HPV vaccine) have been given.
Before we had the vaccination, the Wrenbloggers asked people how they felt about getting it.
Many people said they were scared, and didn't want to have it. Then we asked people that already had it how they felt afterwards. Most people felt fine, but some felt dizzy and sick.
The year 8 girls are having their second injection in 4 weeks.
The programme is delivered through secondary schools and consists of three injections, each one given every six weeks, although they can all be given over a period of 12 months.
In the UK, from September 2008 to July 2010, at least 4 million doses of Cervarix (the HPV vaccine) have been given.
Before we had the vaccination, the Wrenbloggers asked people how they felt about getting it.
Many people said they were scared, and didn't want to have it. Then we asked people that already had it how they felt afterwards. Most people felt fine, but some felt dizzy and sick.
Drama assessment
On Thursday 8th December year 7 did a drama assessment. Each group acted out a different scene from A Midsummer Night's dream, a traditional Shakespeare play. It was a speaking and listening assessment. We each took on a part and have now performed and waiting for our results!
Public Speaking
On Friday 25th of November we had a Public Speaking Competition. Many people took part and it was enjoyable listening to what people had to say, overall it was a great success and all the people that took part gave house points to each house which contribute to their overall total.
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Y7 Athletics
On the 23rd of November some Year 7's represented Wren Academy and competed in an indoor Barnet Athletics competition. The first race was a boys' 1 x 4 relay race. We won!!!
Numeracy Day
Numeracy Day!
STRIKE!!!
On Wednesday 30th November there was a strike and some of the teachers took part. Because of this Wren had no school and the pupils had a day off.
Wren Newcomers Interview
Wren Newcomers Interview
Miss Roe:
English Teacher:
Did you always want to become a teacher?
No - I worked in charity fund raising before I was a teacher.
Why did you choose to become a secondary school teacher?
Because my mum is a primary school teacher and I wanted to teach older children.
Why did you choose to apply at Wren?
It is a really impressive school and I liked the idea students are also taught in single sex classes for some subjects.
What has been your best experience so far?
The enthusiasm that the students from charity fund raising enrichment had when organising the cake sale for Children in Need.
What was your first impression when you entered Wren?
The new building is amazing and so clean - it was really impressive.
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
I was taught by nuns - it was very strict and old fashioned. At Wren you have a freedom to express your views.
What was your favourite subject at school?
English.
What advice would you give new teachers who come to Wren?
Students are a lot smarter then students from other schools.
Miss Nanji:
Head of Geography:
Did you always want to become a teacher?
Since I was 15.
Why did you choose to become a secondary school teacher?
Because I only wanted to teach my favourite subject.
Why did you choose to apply at Wren?
It is a new school and its just starting the GCSEs and has a great reputation.
What has been your best experience so far?
Knitting Enrichment is really fun and relaxing.
What was your first impression when you entered Wren?
New building as I came from an old school.
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
It's similar as there is a Student opinion.
What was your favourite subject at school?
History.
What advice would you give new teachers who come to Wren?
Be prepared and plan lessons you enjoy because if you enjoy them students will.
Mr Tolley:
Science teacher:
Did you always want to become a teacher?
No.
Why did you choose to become a secondary school teacher?
More comfortable with older students.
Why did you choose to apply at Wren?
First school I found on the website which appealed to me.
What has been your best experience so far?
Year 7 St Paul's trip.
What was your first impression when you entered Wren?
A bit scared it was my first job in London.
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
Lots more technology.
What was your favourite subject at school?
History.
What advice would you give new teachers who come to Wren?
Have fun and be prepared.
Miss Roe:
English Teacher:
Did you always want to become a teacher?
No - I worked in charity fund raising before I was a teacher.
Why did you choose to become a secondary school teacher?
Because my mum is a primary school teacher and I wanted to teach older children.
Why did you choose to apply at Wren?
It is a really impressive school and I liked the idea students are also taught in single sex classes for some subjects.
What has been your best experience so far?
The enthusiasm that the students from charity fund raising enrichment had when organising the cake sale for Children in Need.
What was your first impression when you entered Wren?
The new building is amazing and so clean - it was really impressive.
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
I was taught by nuns - it was very strict and old fashioned. At Wren you have a freedom to express your views.
What was your favourite subject at school?
English.
What advice would you give new teachers who come to Wren?
Students are a lot smarter then students from other schools.
Miss Nanji:
Head of Geography:
Did you always want to become a teacher?
Since I was 15.
Why did you choose to become a secondary school teacher?
Because I only wanted to teach my favourite subject.
Why did you choose to apply at Wren?
It is a new school and its just starting the GCSEs and has a great reputation.
What has been your best experience so far?
Knitting Enrichment is really fun and relaxing.
What was your first impression when you entered Wren?
New building as I came from an old school.
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
It's similar as there is a Student opinion.
What was your favourite subject at school?
History.
What advice would you give new teachers who come to Wren?
Be prepared and plan lessons you enjoy because if you enjoy them students will.
Mr Tolley:
Science teacher:
Did you always want to become a teacher?
No.
Why did you choose to become a secondary school teacher?
More comfortable with older students.
Why did you choose to apply at Wren?
First school I found on the website which appealed to me.
What has been your best experience so far?
Year 7 St Paul's trip.
What was your first impression when you entered Wren?
A bit scared it was my first job in London.
How is Wren different to when you were a student?
Lots more technology.
What was your favourite subject at school?
History.
What advice would you give new teachers who come to Wren?
Have fun and be prepared.
Guests in RE for year 8s
For year 8 in RE at the moment we have been having guests coming in to tell us about their religion. So far we have had two people from Hinduism and another person came in from the Christian faith. They are a great opportunity to find out anything you do not know about that faith and we hope to have more religious people coming in.
Children in need cake sale
On Wednesday the 16th October a cake sale was held in the resteraunt at breaktime for all the students and teachers. People bought in homemade and bought cakes. There was a competition for the best homemade cake! All the money raised went to children in need.
Interview about numeracy day
On the 22nd of December is the wren academy numeracy day. Here is an interview from Mr Morgan the maths teacher that organised it and will be running it:
1) When is numeracy day?
Mr Morgan: Friday 2nd of December.
2) Are you looking forward to it and why?
Mr Morgan: Yes, absolutely! We’ll be raising money for the National Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Children and there will be lots of house points on offer and a chance to win a lot of sweets!
3) What different maths subjects are we going to learn on the day?
Mr Morgan: There’ll be various puzzles in the restaurant at break and lunch and a competition between the houses at lunch
4) How will it help us?
Mr Morgan: Raises awareness of both maths and the charity NSPCC – but you guys will probably be more interested in guessing the correct number of sweets in the jar!
5) How are the lessons going to be different from normal maths lessons?
Mr Morgan: The maths lessons will remain the same, but every lesson will have a maths starter – please remind your teachers as they often forget!
6) Are all the lessons on that day going to be maths?
Mr Morgan: No – it’ll be your regular day, but with some numeracy in every lesson and break.
dance competition
Dance competition
At the Wren Academy we have recently had a dance competition; the way you get points for your house is by winning the competition and the easiest part, participation. The teachers try to encourage everybody to take part as participation gets a lot of points.
A new link to the blog!
We are glad to announce that very soon you will be able to access the blog from the schools website. This will mean that more people will be able to access the blog, and see what effort we put into it to keep it up to date. Every Thursday 23 people come to the I.C.T room and work together to update the blog.
Year 8 Trip to Tate Modern
On Monday year 8 went to the famous Tate Modern in central London, to see the weird and wonderful creations there. It gave us a chance to take a look at the designs and have a go drawing some of the things we saw there. It was great experience and we hope to go back there when all the building work is complete in the future.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Team SuperSchools!
Team SuperSchools is a great experience for all children out there.
At Wren Academy we were lucky enough to take part in great fitness activities. We also had a gold medalist Larry Achike who represents Great Britain.
Everyone had a once in a life time opportunity to meet him and have a photo with him.
Remember to raise money as half of it goes to our PE department. We are trying to raise money for a roof on the MUGA and half of it goes to charity!
This is the SuperSchools website:http://www.teamsuperschools.co.uk/flash_site.htm
This is the SuperSchools website:http://www.teamsuperschools.co.uk/flash_site.htm
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