KINGSDALE FOUNDATION SCHOOL
HEADLINE NOTICES
In Memory of Mr Christopher Willis
Head of Learning & Teacher of Physical Education
at Kingsdale Foundation School
It is with deep sadness that we informed
the school community last week that
Mr Chris Willis passed away peacefully, surrounded
by his family, after a lengthy illness.
Mr Willis was an incredibly dedicated,
talented and well-respected member of
the school community, who was popular
with staff, parents and students alike.
Chris Willis joined Kingsdale as a Head of Learning in 2016
and took his year group through from their arrival in Year 7
to the end of their main schooling in Year 11. He was
instrumental in establishing the annual school tradition of the
Lower School Rewards Trip to Paris which now takes place
each Summer term. As a keen rugby player, Mr Willis
coached a number of teams in his time at Kingsdale,
organising rugby tournaments both home and away, including
successful foreign tours for students. He will also be
remembered for his compassion and excellent work with
those students with identified additional needs, most
memorably his introduction of ‘Reggie, the Therapy Dog’ to
the wider school!
Always determined, never downhearted, Mr Willis faced
adversity with a positive mindset that was as courageous as
it was inspirational. The world of education has lost a truly
outstanding and committed young teacher and our thoughts
and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult
time. On behalf of the many hundreds of students who
benefitted from Mr Willis’ generosity, support, tuition and
dedication, we are truly grateful.
We realise that this news may come as a shock to many
students and parents and would like to remind you that
there are a range of support systems at the school, including
our own counsellors who are here to help. Please contact Ms
Turner through our dedicated email address
wellbeing@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk or call
the School Office for further information and guidance
should it be required.
A book of condolence has been opened at the school in the
Main Reception and is available to all students, parents and
other associates who may wish to show their respect.
We are deeply saddened by this loss to our school
community and will make every effort to help in any way
that we can. We shall be sharing further details, with
interested parties, regarding memorial arrangements as
soon as they are made available.
SCHOOL NEWS
Julia Marczak wins International Judo
Competition in France
Huge congratulations
go to Julia Marczak,
Year 11, who won
the ‘Tournoi
Excellence Cadets de
Harnes’, an
International Judo
Competition in
Harnes, France on
Saturday 12
th
November.
Derek Marczak, Year
10, Julia’s brother,
placed 5th out of 63
competitors in his
category.
This is an amazing achievement for them
both at a major Judo tournament which
attracted over 1,700 competitors from over
20 countries around the world including
Japan and Kazakhstan.
Julia and Derek will be representing GBR at
The Cadet European Cup in Gyor, Hungary
this upcoming weekend, on the 20
th
November. We wish them both lots of luck!
PARENTAL
NEWS BULLETIN
Issue 10 Monday 21
st
November
New Autumn Term 2
PE Department Extra-Curricular
Sports Activities Timetable
Released
Please see Page 13 for schedule.
Winter Music Scholars’ Concerts
A reminder that the Winter Music
Concerts continue this week.
See Page 4 for the schedule.
THEME & WORD
OF THE WEEK
Compassion
‘You make a living by what you get but
make a life by what you give.’
Hypothetical
‘Based on possible ideas or
situations rather than actual ones.
Last week, half of Year 10 embarked
on a grand adventure to the battle
fields of The Somme in Northern France
where they got to immerse themselves
in the history and poetry of World War
One. They tackled vast battlefields,
trenches and paid their respects at
deeply moving memorials.
Students found Thiepval particularly
striking as the 45-metre-high monument
stood amongst mist and the fog. They
were stunned by the sheer scale of the
memorial and just how many lives had
been lost, as well as the ongoing
efforts by the cemetery committees to
find and identify all of the missing: an
activity that is still ongoing today.
The rest of the year group are looking
forward to attending this trip this week
and immersing themselves in the site
where the famous war poets composed
their pieces.
ENGLISH NEWS
Year 11 Trip to Malaga 2022
In October, the Spanish Department took some of
our Year 11s to Malaga for a week’s worth of all
things Spanish. Students stayed with host families
where they had to speak Spanish and during the
day attended lessons at a specialist language
school. They also participated in cultural activities
including paella making. Our Year 11s not only
made the most of the trip by engaging in the
lessons and immersing themselves in the culture
but also made us very proud. Well done!
These are some of their comments about the trip:
“The Malaga trip was a collection of experiences
I will never forget I will reminisce that week of
my life for years to come
Alice P
(The trip) …has blown all our confidence,
motivation and ability to speak Spanish to an
unforeseen height.
Gracias Kingsdale & Gracias Malaga!”
Arran A and Mae G
Spanish Day of the Dead
As part of their investigation into this important
cultural day, Year 7 baked Pan de Muerto
which is a type of pan dulcesweet bread,
traditionally baked in Mexico and the Mexican
diaspora during the weeks leading up to the
Día de los Muertos, which is celebrated from 1-
2
nd
November each year. Well done to
James
Bansback,
Year 7, who took up the challenge!
Ancient Cookery
Over half term, Latin students in Year 7 tried
out some ancient cooking. Delicious sounding
recipes to choose from included cabbage the
Athenian way, squash/marrow Alexandria style,
pancakes with honey & sesame seeds and not
for the faint hearted, very garlicky garlic
cheese, which originally required the use of fifty
cloves of garlic! Some delicious looking results
fit for any Roman dinner party can be seen in
the accompanying photos. Well done all!
Daniel Sharp
(Year 7)
Leila Angopa
Rodriguez
(Year 7)
Soma Aimono
(Year 7)
LANGUAGES NEWS
LANGUAGES NEWS
Languages Primary Outreach
This term, we are inviting Year 10 Spanish students
to take part in an exciting opportunity. We have
partnered with a local primary school in Herne Hill,
where we will be supporting their team in delivering
Spanish lessons to their Key Stage 2 cohort, ahead
of their transition to secondary school.
We are looking for enthusiastic Year 10 students
to help support this programme and eventually
come to the primary school for an afternoon to
deliver a Spanish lesson to the students.
Whilst this opportunity is only for Spanish students
currently, we aim to expand this next term to
include our other languages too.
If your child would like to take part, please ask
them to speak to Ms Evans or Mr Watson in the
Languages Office or email us on
SCHOOL NEWS
Sahid in Thumberlina at South London Theatre
We are delighted to let you know that Sahid Mansaray,
Year 8 will be performing in this year’s Christmas
Production of Thumberlina at the South London Theatre
in West Norwood.
Sahid will be appearing on the following dates:
Thursday 8
th
December, Saturday 10
th
December,
Sunday 11
th
December, Friday 16
th
December and
Saturday 17
th
December. All the proceeds will be
donated to local community charities.
The show is very popular and tickets are selling fast!
Some dates are already sold out so don’t delay.
Please come to support one of our students as well as
the local community.
To book your ticket go to the booking website at:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/slt
SCHOOL NEWS
Calling all Budding Student Journalists!
Kingsdale students have started their own school
newspaper and are inviting fellow students to get
involved! If you’re passionate about current affairs
and would like to write reviews and news reports
for the Kingsdale
Telegraph, please
get in touch!
Students should post their illustrations, reviews
and articles (maximum 80 words for reviews and
100 words for articles) in the school newspaper
contributions box, situated in the main office.
Please include your full name and tutor
group. Alternatively, they can email
kingsdaletelegraph@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
Click
image to
access!
The Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize
We are very excited to announce that 5 of our
very talented past GCSE and A Level students
have been shortlisted for the prestigious Sovereign
Arts Prize. The Sovereign Art Foundation Students
Prize was established in London in 2020. Entrants
must be enrolled at secondary school in London
and be nominated by their teacher.
There are two prizes to be won; the Judges Prize
and the Public Vote Prize. Please use the QR code
attached to vote for your favourite artworks and
support our students.
For more information and a link to vote, please
visit our Instagram @kingsdaleart (Age restrictions
apply)
Here are our shortlisted students:
Ivy Hartley-Drewe
Fragments
Sasha Hepburn
Foundations
Finlay Tozer
Fountain of Youth
Grace Morgan
Dad
Maya Williamson
Youth Movement
ART & DT NEWS
To see more of the brilliant Art, Textiles, Photography,
Graphics and Textiles work by our students, as well as
Art alumni, please follow us on Instagram
@kingsdaleart
- @kingsdaledandt - @kingsdalefoodscience
Maya Williamson Finlay Tozer Grace Morgan Sasha Hepburn Ivy Hartley-Drewe
Courtauld Gallery Trip
16
th
November 2022
Last week, a group of Year 13
Art/Textiles and Photography
students took part in a
Courtauld Gallery art trip and
gallery led Reflective Essays
session at the Courtauld
Gallery. This interactive
workshop was designed to
support critical thinking and
writing skills. The session
focused on visual analysis and
articulating original responses
to art, within a gallery setting.
Students were encouraged to
apply and develop the research
they have already conducted
for the reflective essay.
Our students were also given
the opportunity to trouble-shoot
any concerns about their essay
writing, such as communication
style, structure and referencing.
A great trip all round!
Edmund de Waal Studio visit
On Wednesday 16th November some
of our Art, Textiles and Ceramics
Enrichment Sixth Form students were
invited to visit the studio of Edmund
de Waal. They received a tour,
workings of the studio and a
workshop from his team in applying
gold to porcelain tiles and making
abstract outcomes using porcelain
slip, pastels and charcoal.
Thank you Edmund de Waal and
team for an incredible experience.
To see more of the brilliant Art, Textiles, Photography,
Graphics and Textiles work by our students, as well as
Art alumni, please follow us on Instagram
@kingsdaleart
- @kingsdaledandt - @kingsdalefoodscience
ART & DT NEWS
SCHOOL NEWS
Parent Mental Health & Well-Being Forum
We are pleased to announce that this term’s
online Mental Health & Well-Being Forum for
parent(s), Carer(s) and Guardian(s) will take place
on:
Wednesday 30
th
November 2022
5:30pm6:30pm
.
Details of how to access the
meeting will be
emailed separately.
For further information
regarding any matters
relating to mental health
& well-being at Kingsdale
Foundation School
please contact:
Ms V Turner at:
MUSIC NEWS
Winter Music ScholarsConcerts
Junior concerts start at 5pm
Senior concerts at 6.30pm
Tuesday 22
nd
November
Percussion Scholars
Wednesday 23
rd
November
Upper Strings Scholars
Friday 25
th
November
Electric Guitar/Electric Bass Scholars
Monday 28
th
November
Brass Scholars
Tuesday 29
th
November
Singing Scholars
(Mr Smith & Ms Heard’s students)
Thursday 1
st
December
Jazz Scholars
Friday 2
nd
December
Acoustic Guitar Scholars
Monday 5
th
December
Singing Scholars
(Ms Burke & Ms Vaughan’s students)
For any questions, please email
performarts@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
Big History Club!
For Key Stage 3 and 4 Students in HU3
Every other Tuesday from 4.15pm to 4.45pm
Students: Do you want to dive into the past?
Is there something we don’t cover at school that you would like
to learn about?
In Big History Club we use history and fiction books, films, art, music
and more to
enquire into diverse World Histories
from ancient times
to modern day.
In our first session on Tuesday 22nd November, Mr Attar will be
asking:
England’s “lost” colony: What went wrong at Roanoke?
Bring along any ideas for people, events or items from history you
want to know more about!
Should you have any suggestions for future sessions, please email
Ms Preston via apn@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
MUSIC DEPARTMENT EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Before
School
Advanced Theory
Grade 5 and above
Room MS4
Music Technology Club
Room MS2
Initial Music Theory
Grades 1-2
Room MS4
Steel Pan Ensembles
All Day
Open to all students
Intermediate Theory
Grades 3-4
Room MS4
Steel Pan Ensembles
All Day - Open to all students
Lunch 1
Chamber Choir
11.30am -12.00 noon
Performance Hall
Junior Woodwind
11.30am12
Performance Hall
Junior Guitar
Open to all students
11.30am-12.00 noon
Room MS3
Junior Strings
11.30am-12.00 noon
Performance Hall
Rock Band 1
11.30am-12.00 noon
Performance Hall
Lunch 2
Musical Theatre Choir
12.30pm-1.00pm
Performance Hall
Cello Ensemble
12.30pm-1.00pm
Steel Pans Room
Senior Flute Ensemble
12.00pm-12.30pm
Performance Hall
Jazz ensemble
12:30pm-1:00pm
Performance Hall
Rock Band 2
12.00 noon-1.30pm
Performance Hall
Lunch 3
African Drums
12.50pm-1.00pm
Performance Hall
Advanced Theory
6
th
Form Students
Room MS1
After
School
The Barry Graham
Big Band
3.45pm-4.30pm
Performance Hall
Clarinet Ensemble
3.45pm-4.30pm
Steel Pan Room
Senior Percussion
3.45pm-4.30pm
Performance Hall
Wind Ensemble
3.45pm-4.30pm
Steel Pan Room
Electric Guitar Ensemble
3:45pm-4:30pm
Music Studio
Orchestra
3.45pm-4.30pm
Performance Hall
Jazz guitar ensemble
3.45pm-4.30pm
Room MS3
Brass Ensemble
3.45pm-4.30pm
Performance Hall
Junior Steel Pans
3.00pm-4.00pm
Steel Pan Room
Junior Percussion
Open to all Students
3.45pm-4.15pm
Performance Hall
Senior Steel Pans
3.00pm-4.00pm
Steel Pan Room
Trad. Band
3.45pm-4.30pm
Room MS3
NOTE: Steel Pan groups to take place throughout the day on Thursday and Friday. African Drums to take
place on Wednesday afternoon. Students can sign up to participate in a Group at the Music Office.
Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties
of ADHD: A Guide for Parents
Starting a task – Being prepared
Before your child starts a task or activity, it is
important they STOP and THINK. Encourage them to
think about what they are going to need to do the task
before they start. They can plan out what they are
going to need alongside what they are going to do.
Starting a task – Distractors
Some children with ADHD find it hard to STOP and
THINK because they find it difficult to avoid responding
to distractors. Often this may feel automatic to your
child. This automatic response to a distractor can end
up meaning they bypass the STOP and THINK process
because they are focusing on something else that is
not task related. A key part of starting a task
effectively is identifying what may act as a potential
distractor.
Think about:
Is it a sensory issue such as
being distracted by sounds
nearby?
Does the distraction reflect
something else in the room?
Body Scan
Sometimes there can be so much happening, it’s
difficult for your child to know how they are feeling or
what they are finding distracting. Your child can be
encouraged to try ‘scanning’ themselves or what is
around them. This can make it easier to know how they
are feeling or what they are seeing, hearing and
smelling.
How to do the Body Scan
Ask them to close their eyes so that they can start the
body scan. Start by thinking about your toes. What can
you feel? Move up your body stopping at your legs,
tummy, arms, chest and head to think about what you
can feel. Is anything uncomfortable? Now listen to what
is happening around you. What can you hear? Is
anything distracting you?
Learning Support Coffee Mornings
A reminder that we are running coffee mornings
throughout the year to present the steps we are taking
in the Learning Support Faculty and to offer a chance
for parents, including those with children with identified
SEND needs, to meet the team. The mornings take
place between 9.05 & 10am on the allocated dates
and the agendas will be sent out separately.
Please see the remaining schedule below for this half-
term:
Year 9 Thursday 1
st
December
Year 10 Thursday 15
th
December
We look forward to seeing parents there!
Please direct queries to
senco@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
SCHOOL NEWS
Apply Now for the
Thinking About Webinars
Thinking About Webinars are a joint project
between Dulwich College and the SSLP
(Southwark Schools Learning Partnership).
As part of this initiative, students are
invited to join weekly guest speakers who
cover a variety of topics. Whilst the
webinars are aimed at students in Year 10
and above, the sessions welcome anyone
who is interested in the topic, whether they
are a younger or older student, a staff
member, a parent or carer or a friend.
All are invited to join and ask questions
via the Q&A feature. Please see the details
below about this week’s Thinking About
webinar.
Register Now
The next Thinking About webinar will be
on:
Tuesday 29
th
November
Sustainable Fashion with Richard
Blackburn Register Now
Learning Support Student Forum
15
th
November 2022
The Learning Support Forum offers
students with SEND a chance to share
their experiences at Kingsdale. We will
collate the responses and use them to
inform our planning.
Student voice is something we take
very
seriously at Kingsdale and we want to
ensure ALL students are heard.
If your child did not get a chance to
contribute to the Forum and would like to
share their experiences, please ask them
to email
sendadmin@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
SEND FACULTY NEWS
Year 10 & 11 Basketball Team
Kingsdale vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
The first match of the season kicked off with an
away fixture at Kingsdale’s local rival Sacred
Heart Catholic School. It was a big victory for
the team and a great way to start the season.
The crowd was hostile at first but the boys
fought through and played their hardest, winning
over the support of the crowd at the end.
Kingsdale executed well on the fast-break and
we got many easy baskets and good quality
shots. We played good help defence and had
many blocks and steals leading to easy points.
We will take this win with pride and learn from
the experience. Overall, we played very well
beating the team by a large margin. There is
still a lot to improve on but it was a great start
to a hopefully very successful season.
Final score:
Kingsdale
54-21
Sacred Heart
Player of the Match:
Samuel Komolafe with the
highlight posterising dunk that caused the game
to end prematurely and the away crowd to
cheer for Kingsdale!
Written by Jacob Hannick, Year 10
3v3 Basketball Tournament
Kingsdale vs Charter North Dulwich & City Heights
We took a while to get scoring off the pick and
roll in the first game against Charter but once
we did it was effective and got Kingsdale some
easy looks at the basket.
Jacob Hannick Year 10 was assertive off the
screen which drew help to allow Omo Bulogun
and Ollie Canover Year 10 to get good looks at
the basket. We played good defence managing
to keep them at 1 point. Final score was 7-1 to
Kingsdale. The second game started off slowly
again with City Heights taking a 4-1 lead, but
we
bounced back well with Jacob, Omo and Ollie
being aggressive when attacking the basket.
Kingsdale ended up winning the game 10-4.
In the last game we all had our individual
moments with Gavin Lodge draining 3 pointers
and Aidan King driving effortlessly to the basket.
We managed to play a good overall game
winning 12-4. Kingsdale now go through to the
next round to where we hope to continue our
success and go through and represent
Southwark in the London Youth Games.
Final Score:
Kingsdale
7-1
Charter North
Kingsdale
12-4
City Heights
Written by Aida King, Year 10
3v3 Basketball Tournament
Kingsdale vs Charter North Dulwich & City Heights
Sapphire-Rose Adisa, Jalyle Richards and Amelia
Orungbeja (all Year 9) took to the courts,
nervous of playing up one year group and
competing against Year 10’s.
Soon into the first game, all the girls were
confident that we were the best team there
which freed us to play and have fun like we do
when we train.
We played well together as a team using the
pick and roll a lot of the time, freeing up
Sappire and Amelia for the easy baskets making
a minimum of 10 points from it alone.
In the last game, we faced tougher competition
and were instructed by our coach Mr Sliti to
shoot more jump shots to avoid going into the
well defended paint area. The tactic was
successful as we drained many of our shots,
winning the game convincingly.
Final Score:
Kingsdale
15-3
Charter North
Kingsdale
22-3
City Heights
Written by Jalayl Richards, Year 9
SPORTS NEWS
SPORTS NEWS cont.
Regional ESAA Cross Country Qualification Trials
Well done to the
Kingsale Cross
Country team who
qualified for the
Regional ESAA Cross
Country at Verulam
Park in St Alban's on
Saturday
12
th
November.
GirlsJunior Team:
Saoirse Watmough-
Price, Celia Yeatman,
Tallulah Jones,
Summer Mackay,
Sofia Menedes.
BoysIntermediate
Team:
Archy Atkinson,
Jasper Jones, Oliver
Taplin, William
Weyham, Alfie
Bryan, Thomas
Hood.
There was some fierce competition from all
participants so it was wonderful that the team had
an amazing day of racing!
Congratulations go to the Intermediate Boys for
qualifying for the ESAA Cross Country Cup to be
held in Leeds on 3
rd
December 2022. What an
amazing achievement for the team and for
Kingsdale!
Year 8 BoysHockey Team News
On Thursday 10
th
November, the Year 8 A & B
Hockey teams travelled to Whitgift School in their
first competitive fixture of the season. For some
of the students, this would be their first
experience of a full hockey fixture. Whitgift were
a tough opponent, but both teams played
fantastically well and battled hard to the end.
Although the results for both teams did not go
our way, the boys were a credit to the school
and put in maximum effort throughout the whole
game. Well done to all of the students involved!
Final Score:
Kingsdale 1
-
5 Whtgift School (both
teams).
SPORTS NEWS cont.
Under-14s South London League Netball
Kingsdale vs Bishop Thomas Grant School
The Under-14s Netball A team were in action
last Tuesday against Bishop Thomas Grant
School in the South London Schools Netball
League. The team captained by Summer Bailey
worked incredibly well, with outstanding
communication and brilliant teamwork resulting in
an impressive 17-4 win that puts them top of the
table.
They look forward to their next fixture against
The Norwood School.
Final Score:
Kingsdale
17-4
BTG
Player of the Match:
Amelie Bunten in GA
position scoring some fantastic goals.
Team:
Sophie Garrigan, Eliza Gibbons, Summer
Bailey, Isla Calder, Amelie Bunten, Delina Silvera
and Jasmine McCarthy. Well done all!
Under-13s South London League Netball
Kingsdale vs Bishop Thomas Grant School
Alongside the Under-14s team, the Under 13s
Netball team travelled to Bishop Thomas Grant
School for the South London SchoolsNetball
League.
The team came up against tough competition
with a number of club players on the BTG team,
unfortunately losing 13-4. However Kingsdale
worked well as a team and took the loss as a
learning curve and will come back fighting in
their next match.
Final Score:
Kingsdale
4-13
BTG
Team:
Ella Auger, Hanna Bielecka, Isla Gough,
Zofia Mahamadou, Astrid Molloy, Inaya
Mozumder, Florence Speight, Daisy Williams,
Kelsie Rose-Hillman.
SPORTS NEWS
cont.
SPORTS NEWS cont.
Under-14s South London Netball League
Kingsdale vs The Norwood School
Last week, another winning performance from the
Under-14s Netball A team! This time the team
travelled to The Norwood School. Off the back
of their win the previous day against Bishop
Thomas Grant School the team were buzzing,
and confidence was high. From the first quarter
the team played brilliantly together and had the
majority of possession. As a result Kingsdale
took the win 22-2. Amelie Bunten took the Player
of the Match award for two games running.
Final Score:
Kingsdale
22-2
Norwood School
Player of the Match:
Amelie Bunten
Team:
Sophie Garrigan, Eliza Gibbons, Summer
Bailey, Isla Calder, Amelie Bunten, Delina Silvera
and Jasmine McCarthy. Well done all!
SPORTS NEWS cont.
English Schools’ Cup Under-16s Football
Round 3
Kingsdale vs Harris Academy, Falconwood
The game started off fast with all the Year 11 boys
fired up ready to win, hoping to continue their
previous success. Although immediately the
defensive three of Djbril Sangare, Tito Salaam and
Heath Cole - Godwin were put under pressure, they
coped well. Kingsdale eventually managed to
settle down and gain some rhythm. With quality
skills coming from Emanuel Logan, the boys
managed to take an early lead with Rufus Brooks
and Emanuel Logan linking upEmanuel then
scored. However, Harris were not yet defeated and
they came fighting back with more intensity.
Kingsdale’s star Emeka Adiele brilliantly whipped
one into the top right corner, true class. Kingsdale
began to start playing their possession game with
the two-goal lead and with clever midfield pairing of
Joe Clompus and Oliver Whitby, Kingsdale controlled
the game keeping possession.
To finish off the half, Nahshon Bedeau-Francis went
on a brilliant solo run past 4 Harris players, was
fouled and brought down in the box, giving Kingsdale
the advantage and another goal by Emeka Adiele
ending the first half 5-0 to Kingsdale.
In the second half, Kingsdale started where they had
left off. The 6th goal started with Sammie Saward,
onto Emanuel Logan, passed to Emeka Adiele who
was supported by Kingsdale’s Number 9 Deron
Ekhogie, for his first goal of the game. Closely
followed with his second goal. Deron Ekhogie
managed to seal his hat trick with a nicely worked 3rd
goal.
Second half substitute Edmund Toms-Moate went on
a brilliant dribbling display leaving two of the
Falconwood’s defenders on the floor and rolled it in
for the 10th goal. Coming back from injury, Kristian
Meka was face-to-face with the keeper and placed it
into the bottom right corner. To top off a class
performance, the boys set themselves a difficult task
for everyone to touch the ball before they scored, and
within a matter of minutes, the Kingsdale boys had
completed the task, and the Man of the match Emeka
Adiele smashed it in for 12 and the final whistle blew.
Honourable mentions go to Benedict Raper and
Nathan Issary who put in solid performances, playing
their part in the massive victory.
Final Score:
Kingsdale
12-0
Harris Falconwood
Goals Scored:
Emanuel Logan (1), Emeka Adiele
(6), Deron Ekhogie (3), Edmund Toms-Moate (1),
Kristian Meka (1)
Man of the Match
Emeka Adiele
Written by Tito Salaam Year 11
SPORTS NEWS
cont.
Activity
Time
Venue
Staff
Monday
Basketball Boys Year 7 and 8 A Squad 8.00-8.50am Sports Hall ARO
Sports Scholars Mixed Year 10 12-12.45pm Astro JPE
Cycling Mixed All Years 4-5pm Herne Hill Velodrome RFL
Netball Girls Year 7
4.10-5.15pm
Sports Hall
LTS, EYL, DFR
Rugby Girls All Years
3.45-5.15pm
Playing Fields
SCE
Rugby Boys Year 9 4.10-5.15pm Playing Fields BWY
Football Girls Year 7
3.45-5.15pm
Astro/Playing Fields
OFY, BDH
Tuesday
Fitness Girls All Years 7.45-8.30am Gym 2 RFL
Football Boys Year 11
7.45-8.50am
Astro
MAH
Table Tennis Mixed Year 7 and 11
11.05-11.50am
Gym 1
BDH
Football Girls Year 11
11.05-11.50am
Playing Fields
SWS
Recreational Basketball Mixed Year 8 12-12.45pm Sports Hall SWS
Sports Scholars Mixed Year 8
12-12.45pm
Astro
SCE, JPE
Table Tennis Mixed Year 8 and 10
12-12.45pm
Gym 1
BDH
Dance Mixed Technique Year 8 and 10 12-12.45pm Dance Studio NMR
Dance Mixed Technique Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
Dance Studio
NMR
Volleyball Mixed Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
Gym 2
YSI
Football Boys Year 10
4.10-5.15pm
Playing Fields/Astro
JPE
Football Girls Year 10 4.10-5.15pm Astro/Playing Fields SCE
Netball Girls Year 8 and 9 4.10-5.15pm Sports Hall OFY, DFR
Dance Mixed Contemporary Year 7 and 11
3.45-5pm
Dance Studio
DDY
Dance Mixed Contemporary Year 8,9 and 10
4.15-5.15pm
Dance Studio
DDY
Wednesday
Football Boys Year 8
7.45-8.50am
Astro
DFR
Basketball Boys Year 9 A Squad
8.00-8.50am
Sports Hall
TKP
Sports Scholars Mixed - Year 7 and 11
11.05-11.50am
Astro, Sports Hall
JPE, SWS, BDH
Volleyball Mixed Year 7 and 11
11.05-11.50am
Gym 2
YSI
Hockey Mixed Year 7
11.05-11.50am
Astro
LTS
Horse Riding Mixed Sixth Form 12-2.30pm Dulwich Stables NMR
Football Mixed Sixth Form
1.50-2.45pm
Playing Fields
JPE, DFR
2.50-3.40pm Astro JPE, DFR
Multi Sports Mixed Sixth Form
1.50-2.45pm
Playing Fields
OFY, SWS
2.50-3.40pm
Sports Hall and Gym 1
OFY, SWS
Horse Riding Mixed- KS3
2.45-4.25pm
Dulwich Stables
ISI
Rugby Boys Year 7 3.45-4.45pm Playing Fields RFL
Rugby Boys Year 10 and 11 4.10-5.15pm Playing Fields BWY
Netball Girls Year 10 and 11
3.45-5pm
Sports Hall
LTS, DFR
Football Boys Year 9 4.10-5.15pm Astro/Playing Fields JPE, APY, ARO
Football Girls Year 9 4.10-5.15pm Astro/Playing Fields BDH
Thursday
Football Boys Year 7 A and B Squad
7.45-8.50am
Astro
MAH, DFR, THL
Fitness Boys All Years
7.45-8.30am
Gym 2
RFL
Recreational Football Boys Year 7
11.05-11.50am
Astro
DFR, JPE
Recreational Basketball Mixed Year 7
11.05-11.50am
Sports Hall
BDH
Hockey Mixed Year 8 12-12.50pm Astro OFY
Volleyball Mixed Year 8 and 10
12-12.45pm
Gym 2
YSI
Table Tennis Mixed Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
GM1
SWS
Archery – Mixed Year 7
3.45-4.30pm
Gym 2
APY
Archery – Mixed Year 8
4.30-5.15pm
Gym 2
APY
Dance Street Dance Mixed Year 7 and 11
3.45-5pm
Dance Studio
NMR
Dance Street Dance Mixed Year 8, 9 and 10
4.15- 5.15pm
Dance Studio
NMR
Football Girls Year 8
4.10-5.15pm
Astro
BDH
Basketball Mixed Year 10 and 11
3.45-5pm
Sports Hall
YSI
Friday
Basketball Girls Year 7 and 8 Squad 8-8.50am Sports Hall EYL
Rugby Boys Year 8
8-8.50am
Astro
WCR
Hockey Mixed - Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
Astro
WCR
Sports Scholars Mixed Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
Astro
JPE
Recreational Basketball Mixed Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
Sports Hall
BDH, SWS
Volleyball Mixed Year 9
12.55-1.40pm
GM2
BWY
Swimming – Mixed Year 7
1.15-3.40pm
Crystal Palace
APY
PE Department Extra-Curricular Sports Activities Timetable
Autumn Term 2022
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23 Schedule
Aiming Higher Bulletin
Well-Being TalkResilience
Last week, Kingsdale Foundation School hosted a
well-being event by the charity ‘Rain On Me’ for
the students in Year 13. The presentation focused
on resilience and how one can overcome
hardships. The presenter, Deepanshi Gulati,
talked about accepting ourselves in every form
and view challenges as learning opportunities.
There were examples from personal experience to
inspire students to focus on what they can
control. This presentation was among several
other initiatives at school to promote the
personal development and well-being of our
students.
Deepanshi will be addressing our Year 12
students later in the half term.
KFS Careers Talk SeriesCareers in Medicine
The Kingsdale Careers Team is delighted to offer
our students an opportunity to attend an
informative talk on Careers in Medicine. The talk
will be led by Dr Liz Henderson and will aim to
offer our students an insight into the journey and
experience of the field. The talk is open to all
interested students in Years 9-13 and will take
place on Wednesday 23
rd
November during
Periods 6 & 7. Please contact us via
careers@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk, if you would
like to reserve a place for your child.
GEOGRAPHY NEWS
Student Opinion Piece: Is there a Chance of
Former President Trump Winning Again?
On November 15
th
2022 Donald Trump, former US
President, announced that he will be running in
the 2024 US election saying: “Americas comeback
starts right now”. Despite the underwhelming
midterm election results for his party (The
Republicans) and several former allies (of Trump)
criticizing him and blaming him for their poor
performance in the midterms, Mr Trump is
adamant on re-running for President and
deflecting any responsibility for the bruising
midterm results. Whether Trump will gain the
presidency or even win the nomination is an
ongoing debate but according to Trump
supporters he is the only answer to ‘making
America great and glorious again.’ However, it
should be noted that 62% of Americans
disapproved of Mr Trump when he left office last
year and almost one in four republicans view
Trump as unfavourable. Interesting times!
KFS Uniform Bank
We have many items of clothing
to help supplement your uniform
requirements (subject to availa-
bility). Please note we do not
stock ties or individual badges.
Prices:
Blazer £6; Sweatshirt/Jumper £4;
Skirt/Trousers £3 and all shirts £2.
Payment:
Please use appropriate combination of donation
boxes (£6/4/3/2) on Parent Pay.
Screen shot or download receipt. Come along
at opening times to select items from the
Uniform Bank.
Open: 3.45 4.45pm Mon/Wed/Fri.
Staff: Mr Lewis and Ms Dalrymple
Parking Matters - Considerate Parking
Please be reminded that, as a courtesy to our
neighbours, all parents should be mindful about
the need to park considerately when dropping
off/picking up their children.
Please could all parents avoid parking on the
white lines between driveways and under no
circumstances should parents park in such a way
as to obstruct local residents from
entering/exiting their property.
Parents are reminded that parking in the Little
Bornes/Rouse Gardens area should be avoided
where possible due to local restrictions.
Please remember that as part of our focus on
sustainable travel
, we do encourage our students
to
cycle
or
walk
to school where they can, or to
take public transport. Not only does this reduce
local congestion, it is also the more healthy
alternative!
The School Shop
A reminder that our School Shop is now open during
the school day to enable students to purchase a
range of useful items that they might need.
This includes stationary and uniform items; all of
which can be purchased using their school fob.
The Shop also serves as our Student Services Hub,
where copies of timetables can be obtained as
required and lost property enquiries can be made.
Queries regarding mislaid items can also be sent
to lostproperty@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
C
Student Suggestion Boxes
To promote our well-established and highly
effective Student Voice programme, there are
suggestion boxes, which are located outside of
the Attendance Office in the Main Atrium and The
Office of The Headteacher at the bottom of the
Green Stairs.
Please encourage
your child to use
this facility to
make suggestions
about how we
can continue to
improve our
provision.
HOUSE NEWS
Registration for Year 9 and 10 Students
Thanks are extended to all our Year 9, 10, 11 and 12
parents/carers who have registered their child this
Autumn to join the Bronze section of the Award.
The window for registration has now closed and details
of login and passwords will be issued to all students
early in December.
Help Your Child
Stay Safe Online
Throughout the academic
year we will be sharing
tips and information that
will offer some guidance
on how to support your
child regarding the use of
the internet and their
digital devices.
A copy of Digital
Parenting’ (Issue 8)
courtesy of Vodafone,
can be accessed here.
ENGLISH NEWS
ART ATTACK! CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
Autumn Term Key Stage 3
Student Task:
Write a short story inspired by a
painting. Students can visit a gallery and choose
a painting that speaks to them or they can visit
the National Gallery website and choose a
painting, or use one of the image prompts
provided.
Deadline:
Friday 25
th
November 2022
Rules
The short story word limit is 1000 words.
Please do not exceed this.
Upload submissions by 25
th
November 2022
using the link here.
All submissions must be clearly labelled with
the student’s name and tutor group.
Prizes
The best story from each year group will be
published in the Parental News Bulletin.
The winning story overall will be made into a
film by the Kingsdale Film Club.
Teacher
Recommendation
Mr Bakare recommends
The Girl of the Ink and
Stars
by Kiran Millwood
Hargrave.
Isabella Riosse is the
daughter of a
cartographer who lives
on the island of Joya;
an isle both steeped
in mythology and
shrouded in mystery.
For the last thirty years, a strict Governor has
forbidden the island inhabitants from venturing beyond
their small township. Isabella is fascinated with the
ancient myths of Joya, which is said to have once
floated freely over the seas. Preoccupied with ideas
of exploration and inspired by the far-flung places
her father once documented, she yearns for adventure.
When her best friend Lupe runs away, disappearing
into the forbidden forest, Isabella volunteers to
bring her back.
Mr Bakare likes it because of it’s engrossing tale of
love, adventure and following your destiny! It’s a
perfect book for Year 7 and 8 you should read it!
Suitable for students aged 12+ years.
Student
Recommendation
An A’ Level student
who wishes to
remain anonymous
recommends
Slaughterhouse
Five
by
Kurt Vonnegut
Selected by the
Modern Library as
one of the 100
Best Novels of All
Time’,
Slaughterhou
se-Five,
an
American classic, is
one of
the world's great antiwar books.
Centering on the infamous firebombing of
Dresden during World War Two, Billy Pilgrim's
odyssey through time reflects the mythic
journey of our own fractured lives as we
search for meaning in what we fear most.
Suitable for students aged 15+ years.
Reading Recommendations
ENDING THIS
FRIDAY!
Mathematics Scholarship Notices
Our scholars have now completed the first
focus of the Scholarship sessions on What is
Maths?’ and are now starting the second
focus on the ‘The History of Mathematics.
Students will have the opportunity to map-up
the early beginnings of maths and how it has
developed to the present day. The Microsoft
Teams Maths pages have been updated for
both Year 7 & 8 cohorts.
International Maths Trips
Year 7 Frankfurt: Germany Trip
Maths Scholars’ and Gifted & Talented
The Year 7 Maths Frankfurt trip is now open
for booking. Deadline for Maths Scholars
booking
is 28
th
November 2022
, after which
Gifted & Talented students will be able to
book if there are spaces still available.
All bookings are via ParentPay
. Dates for the
trip are 27
th
March 31
st
March 2023. The
trip Information Pack can be collected from
the Maths Director’s office next to MA6
Year 8 Frankfurt: Germany Trip
Maths Scholars’ and Gifted & Talented
The Year 8 Maths Frankfurt trip is now open
for booking. Deadline for Maths Scholars
booking is
28
th
November 2022
, after which
Gifted & Talented students will be able to
book if there are spaces still available.
All bookings are via ParentPay
. Dates for the
trip are 15
th
May 19
th
May 2023. The trip
Information Pack can be picked up from the
Maths Director’s office next to MA6
Year 9 & 10 Cologne: Germany Trip
Maths Scholars’ and Gifted & Talented
The Year 9 & 10 Maths Cologne trip is now
open for booking. Deadline for Maths Scholars
booking is
28
th
November 2022
, after which
Gifted & Talented students will be able to
book if there are spaces still available.
All
bookings are via ParentPay
. Dates for the trip
are 10
th
July 14
th
July 2023. The trip
Information Pack can be picked up from the
Maths Director’s office next to MA6
Year 10 Maths Gifted and Talented
Maths in Action Conference
2
nd
December 2022 (All day)
This is a conference for all Maths Gifted & Talented
students in Year 10. If your child has ever wondered
how they could use their knowledge of maths in the
real world, then this conference is for them.
Different speakers will spend about 45 minutes
sharing how they use maths in their everyday work.
From designing, to testing buildings to working in
film animation, a love of maths can open endless
doors of possibilities in different areas in the real
world where students could put their knowledge to
use.
Booking for this conference is via ParentPay.
Please hurry as places are limited.
MATHS NEWS
Year 7 Maths Scholarship Programme
SCHEDULE AUTUMN TERM 2022
TIME: 15.50 16.35
DATE SCHOLARSHIP TEACHER ROOM
GROUP
23-11-22
YEAR 7B MS MARTIM DE LIMA
MA6
30-11-22
YEAR 7C MR PRIOR
MA6
07-12-22
YEAR 7D MR CHOY
MA6
14-12-22 EARLY SCHOOL CLOSURE
Year 8 Maths Scholarship Programme
SCHEDULE AUTUMN TERM 2022
TIME: 16.20 17.05
DATE SCHOLARSHIP TEACHER ROOM
GROUP
23-11-22
YEAR 8B MS BURNEY
MA8
30-11-22 YEAR 8 EXAM WEEK
07-12-22
YEAR 8C MS MILES
MA8
It is wonderful to see so many students engaging with the homework and revision resources on Hegarty
Maths.
If your child has not yet logged on to Hegarty Maths or has forgotten their password, then please
ask them to follow the instructions below:
How does your child log in?
How does a student log in
To log in, follow this process:
1. Start
From the website, www.hegartymaths.com,
click on "Student log in"
2. School
Find your school - start typing - your school
should show in the list. You can also use the
postcode of the school if that's easier.
3. Details
Enter First name, Last name, and Date of
birth. These must be the same as the details
on the school register. Names are cAsE
insEnsiTivE, so it doesn't matter if you write
them in
lower
case or
UPPER
case or a
MiX
.
4. Password
The first time your child logs in, the system
asks them to choose a password which they
will need to write twice. Create a memorable
password so they do not forget it. Only a
teacher can reset a student password, so
they must choose carefully! (Maybe write it
down inside the cover of their maths book?)
The next time they log in, they'll just be
asked for their password once.
If they have forgotten their password, they
must click the link to request their teacher to
reset it.
They won't get the message until the next
time
they
log in to HegartyMaths, so must not
leave their homework until the last minute!
MATHS NEWS
cont.
Ways we
communicate
with Parents
and students
We communicate with students & parents via:
Student & Parent Email
Please ensure we have your correct email and mobile
phone contact details. Students should also be regularly
accessing their student email accounts.
MS Teams
Used to share schoolwork, assignments
and files.
Twitter/Website
You can find us at @kingsdalefs.
Our new and improved website can be found at:
www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk
Satchel One (Previously ShowMyHomework)
Used to share homework details and other school
news via the Notice Board feature with students and
parents.
https://www.satchelone.com/login?userType=parent
Students should submit work via the online
submission option.
MyEd Parent App
Downloaded for free at:
https://www.myedschoolapp.com/
CHESS CLUB
Thursday’s 3.45pm
Room MA5
Mr Choy and Mr Denyer
Play, learn to
play, watch,
solve puzzles &
make new friends!
For more information please email
sdr@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk or
jco@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
KEY DATES
2022-23
Week Beginning
Monday 21
st
November 2022
Winter Music Scholars’ Concerts continue
Wednesday 30
th
November 2022
Final Sixth Form Open Evening for Year 12
School will close early for students in Years
7-10. Details issued separately.
Week Beginning
Monday 28
th
November 2022
Examination Week for all Year 8 students
Wednesday 30
th
November 2022
Year 12 & 13 Full Reports
issued via
www.go4schools.com
Mental Health & Well-Being Forum
5:30pm6:30pm
Wednesday 7
th
December 2022
Year 11 Full Reports issued
via
www.go4schools.com
Year 12 & 13 Virtual Parents’ Evening
(Online Portal)
Wednesday 14
th
December 2022
Year 11 Virtual Parents’ Evening
(Online Portal)
Friday 16
th
December 2022
Parents’ Forum (All Years)
Tuesday 20
th
December 2022
End of Autumn Term Half Day
Year 7-10 Short Reports issued
via www.go4schools.com
Tuesday 3
rd
January 2023
Staff INSET Day
School Closed to Students
Wednesday 4
th
January 2023
First Day of the Spring Term for Students
Friday 10
th
February 2023
End of 1
st
Spring Half TermNormal Finish
Monday 13
th
February Friday 17
th
February
Spring Half Term Break
For further information contact the Attendance
or call 0208 655 9727.
HOUSE COMPETITIONS
House Poetry Week at Kingsdale!
Last week was House Poetry Week here at
Kingsdale and the House Teams were competing
to see which House could gather the most
poems from house members, students, staff,
parents & carers.
The best of all the original poems will be
compiled in a special House Poetry Week
Anthology to be published shortly.
HOUSE POETRY COMPETITION
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS!
Are you a student poet and you didn’t
know it?
Do you like to express yourself through
language, rhymes, sounds, rhythms?
STUDENT TASK:
Please submit your poems, spoken words, lyrics,
raps, rhymes or verses.
HOW TO ENTER:
Submit your entry to
housesystem@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
Ensure your entry is accompanied by your
full name and tutor group.
Prizes will be awarded to outstanding entries.
We look forward to seeing your work!
Unifrog for Careers Education,
Information, Advice and Guidance
(CEIAG)
The school have subscribed to Unifrog; an award-
winning, online careers platform. All students in
Years 7-13 again have access to this excellent
website this academic year.
The Unifrog platform is designed to support
learners in making the most informed decisions
about their futures and contains a range of tools
that are suitable for all year groups.
Each student has their own personal account
that provides a wide range of information related
to their interests and aspirations. Key features of
the platform include:
Exploring Pathways personality quizzes,
career and subject profiles and webinars.
Recording self-reflection about extracurricular
activities and key employability skills.
Opportunities search tools showing live
vacancies/courses/placements for
apprenticeships, universities (in the UK and
abroad), FE, virtual work experience and more.
Applications tools to help students build
applications for a range of pathways (e.g.,
CVs, Personal Statements, Common App
Essays).
Students are advised to access the portal
www.unifrog.org and sign in using the school
email as username. If the password is not
available or the student has forgotten it, they
should click on ‘reset password’ and they will
then be able to create a new password and
access the portal.
We encourage all our students to read about the
different careers that they find interesting on
Unifrog. Careers tasks are set throughout the
year using this platform supported by tutors and
other colleagues.
Should you have any queries please contact us
via careers@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
HOUSE NEWS
Celebrating Black History Month
Thank you to the many, students and
parents who have already visited the
House Teams area to view their
celebratory House Assembly for Black
History Month
Albatross
Dove
Student House
Captain
Your House Needs
You!
Would you relish the challenge of
becoming a House Captain?
Are you an organiser and
communicator?
Are you a good team player?
Do you have lots of creative ideas?
Then you could be ready to be a House
Captain!
TASK:
Write a paragraph to
explain why you want to be a House
Captain. The House System remains
integral to promoting the
Spiritual, Moral,
Social and Cultural development
for all
our students across the school.
Email your paragraph:
housesystem@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk
Include your full name and tutor group.
DEADLINE for applications 30
th
November.
SPORTS FIXTURES
Monday 21
st
November 2022
Under-14s Girls& Boys’ Mixed Basketball Away
Match against Sacred Heart School. Depart school
at 2.40pm. Start 3.15pm. Return at 5.30pm
approx.:
Mr Sliti
Under-14s BoysRugby Away Match against
Graveney School. Depart school at 1.30pm.
Start 2.30pm. Return at 5.15pm approx.:
Mr Worsley
Under-14s BoysFootball B Team Home Match
(Fields) against Whitgift School. Depart school at
1.50pm. Start 2.30pm. Finish at 4.15pm approx.:
Mr Pizzey/Mr Price
Tuesday 22
nd
November 2022
Under-13s BoysBasketball Home Match (Sports
Hall) against Ark All Saints Academy. Start 3.30pm.
Finish at 4.45pm approx.:
Mr Sliti
Under-12s Boys Rugby Away Match against St
Joseph's College. Depart school at 2.30pm.
Start 3pm. Return at 4.30pm approx.:
Mr Roberts
Under-15s BoysB Team Football Away Match
against Whitgift School. Depart school at 1.30pm.
Start 2.30pm. Return at 5.30pm approx.:
Mr Price
Wednesday 23
rd
November 2022
Under-16s Boys’ B Team Football Away Match
against Emerson Park School. Depart school
at 12.50pm. Start 2pm. Return at 5.45pm
approx.:
Mr Warren
Under-14s GirlsNetball Away Match against Trinity
Academy. Depart school at 2pm. Start 3pm. Return
at 5.15pm approx.:
Ms Findlay
Under-21s Mixed Girls/BoysIndoor Athletics at
Sacred Heart School. Depart at 2.30pm. Start
3.15pm. Return at 6.30pm approx.:
Mrs Ceesay
Thursday 24
th
November 2022
Under-14s BoysBasketball Away Match against
Sacred Heart School. Depart school at 2.30pm.
Start 3pm. Return at 5pm approx.:
Mr Sliti/Mr Foster
Under-13s BoysRugby Away Match against St
Joseph's College. Depart school at 2.30pm. Start
3pm. Return at 4.30pm approx.:
Mr McWhirter
Under-15s BoysFootball Away Match against
Oxted School Depart 12pm Start 2pm Return at
6pm approx.:
Mr Price
Friday 25
th
November 2022
Under-12s GirlsFootball Home Match (Astro) v
Haberdashers Aske's Hatcham. Start 2.45pm.
Finish 4.15pm approx.:
Mr Dash
*Please Note Fixtures may get Cancelled
due to Water-logged pitches.
All fixtures are available to view on:
http://www.kingsdaleschoolsports.org.uk
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The House Leader
Board 2022-23
Week ending 18
th
November 2022
1st Place
Swift
11,721
Points
2nd Place
Dove
10,595
Points
3rd Place
Albatross
9,954
Points
4th Place
Falcon
9,327
Points
5th Place
Eagle
8,739
Points
Swift House continue to set the pace!
However, there is plenty of time
left to catch them! Which House can or will?
Kingsdale Foundation School, Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ
Web: www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk Tel: 0208 670 7575 (To report student absence use Option 2)