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July 2019

  • Class of 1999 Reunited after 20 years!

    Published 22/07/19

    The Kingsleigh School class of 1999 met in July for a 20-year reunion. The Reunion took place at The Bourne Academy, formerly known as Kingsleigh School. The event was well attended by students and the group’s Head of Year, Mr Williams.

    The group was taken on a tour of the site and while many areas of the old Kingsleigh School still stands, so much has changed over the last 20 years since they were students. The school, now an Academy has grown to make way for more than double the amount of students as in 1999.

    The event was organised by current Academy teacher/Head of House, Affolake Lewis, who herself was a former student having left the school in 1999. She says, ‘Thank you to everyone who attended, it was so fantastic to see you all - great to catch up and share memories’.

    The Academy Alumni Association was launched in 2015, and welcomes former students who attended the school, whether it was East Howe, Kingsleigh, Kings High School or The Bourne Academy when they attended.

    ‘I am so pleased with the event and would love to hold more reunions. If there are any students out there from the class of 2000 please get in touch so that we can organise another event for next year!’ asks Gemma Holden, Alumni Coordinator.  ‘We would love to hear from any/all former students and hope to organise reunions and alumni events to ‘keep in touch’ with those who will always be part of our history!’

    Anyone who would like to join or find out more can contact Gemma Holden by emailing alumni@thebourneacademy.com or visiting The Bourne Academy Alumni Facebook page.

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  • Teacher Training Success at The Bourne Academy

    Published 16/07/19

    The Bourne Academy is delighted to announce that a number of staff have successfully received NQT, RQT & QTS status. The Academy is pleased to have been able to provide these young teachers with the platform to learn teach and progress at the start of their careers. Each of them have worked hard to achieve these qualifications and inspired many students along the way. The Bourne Academy motto ‘Everyone is a learner and everyone is a teacher’ outlines the ethos of the Academy.

    Newly Qualified Teacher Status; Mr Barnes, Miss Brown, Miss Jackson, Miss Islam, Mr Omar and Mr Palackzy

    Recently Qualified Teacher Status; Miss Frazer, Miss Milburn and Miss Stanwyck​​​​​​​

    Qualified Teacher Status; Mr Lyon and Mr Harris

    Assistant Principal Mrs Bennett, who has been a professional mentor for many years, says ‘I am proud and delighted to say this cohort of two PGCE trainees (Post Graduate Certificate of Education), four NQTs (Newly Qualified Teachers) and three RQTs (Recently Qualified Teachers) have consistently demonstrated resilience, resourcefulness and commitment as fantastic members of their teams and the wider Academy community. They have all been a joy to work with; well done on an excellent year.’

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  • Joint Rona Trust Sailing Trip for Canford School and The Bourne Academy

    Published 16/07/19

    Students from The Bourne Academy joined students from sponsor, Canford school, to participate in a Sail Training Voyage (STV), with The Rona Sailing Project (RSP). The RSP is a volunteer based Sail Training organisation, using the sea as the medium for promoting youth development.

    Three Bourne Academy students joined eight from Canford School for the weeklong trip to sail to various locations on the south coast including: Weymouth, Torquay and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. They sailed a total of 285 nautical miles with a maximum wind force of 7.

    All three students from The Bourne Academy were delighted to have received a Scott Award: completing a six night STV, and giving their personal best and proving themselves to be keen and reliable members of the crew. They all displayed hard work, dedication and teamwork, and also gained a RYA Competent Crew qualification.

    Throughout the STV all students were active members of the crew, participating in all aspects of running the ship - from sail handing and rope work to navigation, helming and domestic duties on board. As part of their Competent Crew course, they also learned eight different knots, learned sailing terminology and practical sail setting. The students also prepared all food on the trip and they were responsible for keeping the ship clean and tidy.

    Bourne Academy teacher, Sharon McCarthy, accompanied students on the trip and said ‘It was a real pleasure. All students enthusiastically participated in all activities from sail setting and helming to cooking and cleaning. Some great friendships formed as The Bourne Academy and Canford students worked together in two watches sailing the ship an impressive 285 NM along the South Coast. It was great to see students show resilience and not shy away from things they found difficult and personally challenging’.

    Students thoroughly enjoyed the project and have said that they cannot wait to go sailing again.

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July 2019