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Tomi Coker and Raynel Ingram in Year 7 represented EGA at
the competition at Burlington Danes Academy.
Hassan Nur (pictured) was top speller getting to the final 6 of all the
spellers in the competition. EGA did well and came 4th out of all
ARK Schools.
All who competed were a credit to the school.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
On 25th March EGA hosted three teachers and 19 students from Haarlemmermeer Lyceum, a school in the
Netherlands.
The students, aged 13-15 attend a bilingual school and were particularly keen to buddy up with students from EGA, spend
time in lessons and find out more about what it is like to be a student at EGA and a young person living in London.
Sylvia Blom the Bilingual Coordinator leading the visit is keen to develop a longer term partnership with us and possibly
jointly bid for some Erasmus funding to support projects with a global theme and other exchange visits. A group of teachers
from the school attended the SSAT National Conference in December and were very impressed by our poets.
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Message
from the
Principal
Welcome to this edition of The Evelyn Grace News. I trust that you will find it
informative and useful as a way of keeping up to date with our fantastic range of activities
and enrichment opportunities. We are very proud of the successes and achievements
of all of our students and I hope you enjoy reading about them.
This has been a short but extremely busy term at EGA and students have worked
incredibly hard, particularly during our assessment weeks. Year 11 and Year 12 students,
in particular, are working flat out to achieve their target grades in public examinations
in the coming weeks and I am very grateful to parents for the support and
encouragement that you are giving to students at home. I would like to draw your
attention to our school website that now contains on-line revision materials for students
revising for their GCSEs. These include videos produced by our own staff to coach
students through specific examination skills and questions.
I am very grateful to staff who continue to go the extra mile in providing excellent extra
curricular activities for our students. In the past term we have had a number of trips
and visits in this country and abroad including a very successful Languages trip to Madrid
as well as a number of trips to universities.
You will remember that we recently launched the EGA Student Passport and I hope
that you are continuing to talk to your child about the EGA qualities and how they are
able to develop these vital attributes for life at home as well as at school. If you are
unsure about our passport initiative please take the time to read about it in this
newsletter.
I trust that you will take the time to read about our fantastic sporting successes in the
past term at local and national level. Boys' and girls' sport continue to excel at EGA
including football, basketball, netball, boxing and a whole host of other active pursuits
that continue to instill resilience and team-building character in our students. At the
time of writing, we are looking forward to our Sports Week, taking place in the last
week of term. The PE department have put together an impressive range of activities
and outside speakers that I know will encourage our students to pursue active and
sporting lifestyles. I look forward to this being reported in the summer edition of our
newsletter.
It is important that we continue to be mindful of the importance of students being
in school every day if they are to make good progress. Parents are, therefore, not
permitted to take students abroad in term time. Permission can be granted by me only
in special circumstances and only if the student has attendance of at least 94%.
I would like to thank all parents and carers for your continued support this term. We
are a school that is always looking at how to improve and with your continued support,
I am confident that we will continue on our journey to becoming one of the best schools
in the country.
Mr Hanson
Welcome to
new Staff
We would like to extend a warm welcome Ms R Bridges, PE teacher
Ms K Sookdew, English Teacher
to staff who started with us this term:
Madrid Trip
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A group of Year 11 languages students visited Madrid during February Half Term.
This was an exciting opportunity for students to develop their language skills as well as an appreciation of the
Spanish culture. During the trip students were able to engage in many activities such as language lessons, a visit to
the Prado museum, trips to the famous bull ring and Plaza Mayor. Everyone also enjoyed opportunities to go shopping and to see a Real Madrid football match at the Bernabeu Stadium.
Enrichment Opportunities
All students and staff had a great time enjoying learning and experiencing the Spanish language and culture.
The Languages Department is looking forward to its next visit - Barcelona in June for Year 9 students.
Madrid Trip
A group of Year 11 languages students visited
Madrid during February Half Term.
This was an exciting opportunity for students to develop
their language skills as well as an appreciation of the Spanish
culture. During the trip students were able to engage in
many activities such as language lessons, a visit to the Prado
museum, trips to the famous bull ring and Plaza Mayor.
Everyone also enjoyed opportunities to go shopping and to
see a Real Madrid football match at the Bernabeu Stadium.
All students and staff had a great time enjoying learning and
experiencing the Spanish language and culture. The
Languages Department is looking forward to its next visit Barcelona in June for Year 9 students.
Enrichment Opportun
Madrid Trip
A group of Year 11 languages students visited Madrid during February Half Term.
This was an exciting opportunity for students to develop their language skills as well as
Spanish culture. During the trip students were able to engage in many activities such as
the Prado museum, trips to the famous bull ring and Plaza Mayor. Everyone also enjo
ping and to see a Real Madrid football match at the Bernabeu Stadium.
All students and staff had a great time enjoying learning and experiencing the Spanish l
The Languages Department is looking forward to its next visit - Barcelona in June for Ye
Careers
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Health and Social Care
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In January, Year 10 Health and Social Care Students visited London South Bank University trainee nursing facilities.
The Student Ambassadors who took them around for the day were in their last year of
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In order to Celebrate National Careers Week, EGA ran our first Careers Fair on March 5th for Years 10, 11 and 12.
quick health check .
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Gifted & Talented Update
The 2014-2015 academic year is the second in which Evelyn Grace Academy has run our 'Gifted' programme
for our most able children. A handful of pupils from every year group were nominated before Christmas by
their teachers for an exceptional display of endeavour and achievement. During this term they have met once
a week to focus on their attainment and to look to the future and broaden their aspirations.
The most exciting new initiative this year has been the links made with the enrichment programme overseen by Mr Dixon.
The pupils were offered free reign in producing their own ideas for their own clubs. They can expect to indoor skydive,
paintball, abseil, engineer and much more over the coming months.
The morning meetings continue during form time from Tuesday through to Friday. They meet with staff regularly to monitor
progress and to discuss trajectory. Year 8 pupils have had their introduction to the programme this half term. They have
reflected on the 8 qualities of the gifted learner and set themselves personal targets to meet by the end of the year. They
have now moved forward into an exploration of great speeches.Year 9 pupils have been given artistic and editorial licence to
produce the accompanying newspaper for the enrichment activities that take place after school. The afternoons see them
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CALLING ALL
PARENTS AND
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In addition to our current revision guides, there are now
'How to achieve A*' videos on the school website for most
subjects.
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By getting involved with our PTA, you will
show your children that not only are they
important to you but their education is
as well.
See dates of all PTA meetings on the Key
Information and Dates page.
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Speakers included Martin Sheen, Richard Branson, Kweku Mandela and Princes
Performers included Britain's Got Talent 2014 winners Bars and Melody, Years &
School Council Trip
Maynard headlined the event, much to everyone's excitement.
Key messages were that this generation will be the most powerful of all genera
powerment and collective action, young people can act as 'champions' of caus
In March, 12 student council members attended We Day along with 600 other schools. The event was
held at the SSE Arena Wembley and gave the students
an opportunity to learn about local and world
which exist.
issues and realise their potential to affect change in their environment.
Rasidatu
Bisuga in together
Year 8 summed
up theyoung
day bypeople
saying "It
was fun, interesting a
The belief is that change can take place in bringing
a generation
and show
that
every person can make a difference. The event was truly inspiring.
Speakers included Martin Sheen, Richard Branson,
Kweku Mandela and Princess Beatrice.
Performers included Britain's Got Talent 2014
winners Bars and Melody, Years & Years and Endz
to Endz. Connor Maynard headlined the event,
much to everyone's excitement.
Key messages were that this generation will be the
most powerful of all generations so far in history.
Through empowerment and collective action, young people can act as 'champions' of causes and raise
the profile of inequalities which exist.
Rasidatu Bisuga in Year 8 summed up the day by saying "It was fun, interesting and inspiring."
mances from Egzona Munishi, Keiandra Kelly, Daniel Richards, Kai Smith-Wallace, Deavion Edward
rick and Emma Ryan to name but a few. The highlight of the evening was EGA's One Voice Choir, D
Preston, with support from Mr Stewart.
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The Year in Music
ity to work with Music Industry professionals on the
en.
Parents, Teachers, friends and students were supportive of our musical endeavors and we look fo
with students from ARK Academies at this year's event.
continues
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ses- at EGA and this academic year our SPARK Choir, Ignite
Choir and Fusion Ensemble members have been selected by the ARK Music Team to perform in the
nd Sway. prestigious ARK Gala performance to be held at the Barbican in June.
ear's Christmas Concert. The evening saw perfor, Kai Smith-Wallace, Deavion Edwards, Shaqwarn Patening was EGA's One Voice Choir, Directed by Miss
ur musical endeavors and we look forward to working
Fusion Ensemble
Daniel Richards
Jayden Williams
Mya-Marie Beckles
Emma Ryan
Deavion Edwards
SPARK Choir
Egzona Munishi
Precious Coker
Veronic Prendergast
Agnes Frank
Emily Abreu
Angie Gutierrez
Ignite Choir
Bethany Gbocho
Tioluwani Ajao
This year our Year 10 Btec Musicians have had the
opportunity to work with Music Industry
professionals on the Aspirations Programme, led by
Music Manager, Kwame Kwaten.
Students attended field trips to the Ultimate Seminar
and Soho Recording Studios, as well as participating
in sessions from guest speakers Meridian Dan
(Mr German Whip) and Sway.
In December, students from Years 7 to 12 participated
in the Year's Christmas Concert. The evening saw
performances from Egzona Munishi, Keiandra Kelly,
Daniel Richards, Kai Smith-Wallace, Deavion Edwards,
Shaqwarn Patrick and Emma Ryan to name but a few.
The highlight of the evening was EGA's One Voice
Choir, Directed by Miss Preston, with support from
Mr Stewart.
Parents, Teachers, friends and students were
supportive of our musical endeavors and we look
forward to working with students from ARK
Academies at this year's event.
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Library Ne
Library News
The library now has 14,692 books available for students including a
The library now has
14,692 books available
for students including an
extensive Sixth Form
section.
Parents should have recently received
a letter about
Parents
should
have accessing the school library online. You can
recently received a letter
view our catalogue, and to seeabout
whataccessing
bookstheyour
children are reading. Parents can contact the li
school
library
online. egalibrary@evelyngraceacademy.org
You can use
questions via the following email
address
this service to view our
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The library is running the Stan Lee Excelsior Award to
promote reading for pleasure amongst children and
teenagers. Students read and then rate from a selection
of 8 shortlisted graphic novels. The selection of books
were chosen to appeal to boys and girls, to reluctant
readers and more able readers. There will be an award
ceremony in June/ July to announce the winners.
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The EGA Student
Our aim is to develop the EGA Qualities in all
our students from Year 7-13 in lessons, in
school and in the community. These qualities
will equip our young people with the
necessary tools to achieve academic
excellence.
● Responsibility
● Resilience
● Integrity
● Curiosity
● Confidence
● Eloquence
All students have been issued with an EGA Passport.
Students will use this passport to demonstrate and
evidence that they have achieved Gold, Silver or
Bronze award in each of the qualities. Students will
be rewarded at the end of each term for the level
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your teachers for demonstrating the
quality in lessons and around the
school
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of your passport, giving evidence to
show how you have demonstrated
the quality in school or out of
school.
Silver
To collect a Sliver award you must:
● Achieve 40 e-portal awards from
your teachers for demonstrating the
quality in lessons and around the
school
● Complete 4 of the evidence sections
of your passport giving the
evidence to show how you have
demonstrated the quality in school or
out of school.
Gold
To collect a Gold award you must:
● Achieve 75 e-portal awards from
your teachers for demonstrating the
quality in lessons and around the
school
● Complete 6 of the evidence sections
of your passport giving the evidence
to show how you have
demonstrated the quality in school
or out of school.
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Sport
Boys’ Football
The 2014/15 season has developed into the strongest in the academy's history thanks to the excellent support
of a number of colleagues who have given their time and effort to support the Physical Education department
in boys football this season. I would therefore like to thank Mr Augustus, Mr Aliowe, Mr Anti, Mr Graham and
Mr O'Flynn for their support in running fixtures and matches this season. It has also been the first season ever
that every Year Group has entered the London Cup, the Inner London and South London Cup with many teams
still in the later stages of the competitions at the time of writing.
Year 7
The Year 7s have had a good first year at Evelyn Grace Academy with the team recording some emphatic results including an
11-0 victory over Oasis academy and a 5-1 victory over Forest Hill School. In the South London Cup the team is still progressing
well into the semi-finals after a narrow 2-1 victory over London Nautical in the Quarter Final. The Player of the Season so far
has been Adbul Abdulmalik. The small attacker has been in prolific form this season averaging two goals a match in Year 7 and
is training with Brentford FC Academy. Other standout players have been Sean Mullings and Zubayar Boadi who have performed
excellently for the team.
Year 8
Year 8s have seen a big improvement since Year 7 at Evelyn Grace. After a difficult opener to the season when they lost 8-1 to
London Nautical School, the team has galvanised themselves and have strung together an impressive set of results which includes
a 6-0 victory over Elm Green, a 3-1 victory over city of London Academy and a 2-0 victory over Charter School leaving them
in the Quarter-Finals of the South London Cup and a tie against Ernest Bevin on the horizon. Adbul Abdulmalik has also been
top scorer in Year 8 with 9 goals. Player of the Season for far has been Emmanuel Sarpong who has been a strong presence in
defence and a strong leader. Emmanuel is also training with Brentford FC Academy and impressing the coaches with his dominant
displays.
Year 9
Year 9s have had an exceptional season under Mr Aliowe's leadership which included a run to the 5th round of the National
Competition, an excellent feat considering the standard of teams in that competition. After wins against Lamas School, Freemans
College, and the Marlborough Science Academy the side eventually went out 2-1 against Goffs School in a tight affair. The side
also beat Haggerston 3-0 in the Inner London Cup before being deprived of the chance to go any further by poor weather in
the next round. The side lost to Robert Clack School of Science in the 4th round of the Central London Cup on penalties. The
side also stand in the South London Cup after a 15-1 victory of Lilian Bayliss. The two standout Players of the Season so far
are Reshawn Gray and Rahmel Linton. Rehsawn has been lethal in front of goal scoring over 20 goals during the season with
Rahmel a strong influence at the back and midfield. As well as being signed by Southend FC the pair have also been playing up
in higher year groups as a result of their exceptional ability.
Year 10
Under the astute management of Mr Anti, the Year 10 team have been involved in some thrilling encounters with results including
a 7-6 victory over Mossbourne Academy and a 3-2 victory over Barking Abbey as well as narrow defeats to Bishop Challinor
(5-4) and Charter School 5-4. The side has made big strides this season and Player of the Season Donnell Trowers has been a
strong influence on the rest of the performers.
Year 11
Year 11 went out early in the National Cup competition by a single goal to Kemnal Technology Academy in October. Two
home friendlies were won at ease with Adel Mohammed and Malachi Simpson showing strength in the middle and Joshua Bohui
important in attack. In the South London Cup competition the side were knocked out the second year running by arch rivals
Kingsdale in an epic 8-5 defeat. Player of the Season, Adel Mohammed, showed excellent development and a keen eye for goal.
A special mention must also go to Joshua Bohui who claimed an International Cap for England U16's against Switzerland U16's
recently after impressing for a number of years at Brentford FC Academy.
After the strides the football programme has made in recent seasons we very much look forward to building on this in 2015/16
and adding some silverware to the Evelyn Grace Academy trophy cabinet.
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Sport
Cheerleading
Cheerleading was firstly introduced in year 7 and 8 PE lessons. After the huge success, we decided to start our own
EGA cheerleading squad.The first session brought around 15 girls and they learnt an official EGA chant. As the weeks
went by the numbers grew, more and more girls became interested in joining the squad. They have been learning
complicated movements and soon will be learning some stunts to add on to their routine. Our aim is to piece together
a whole routine that includes some gymnastics, stunts, chants and dance by the summer term.
Watch out, EGA Girls are coming to a basketball match near you! Come along every Tuesday at
3.30 - 4.45pm in the dance studio.
Girls' Boxing
With a growing interest in girls fitness the PE department have decided to start up a girls only boxing session after schools on
a Wednesday. Interest has been slowly growing with many girls attending and a few of them taking up the sport outside
of school.
Girls' Football
This year the girls have been training with 2 Fulham FC coaches and Mr Graham.The hard work and
commitment from the girls have been very high. Both our KS3 and KS4 girls played The Charter
School on Wednesday 11th February and won 4-0 with goals scored by Katie Ramos, Cristiana Alfonso,
Sharnice Gray. They were ecstatic with the win! They played a very good match showing very
impressive football skills on the pitch! They have been booked in to play a tournament and few
friendlies in the summer term. Keep up the good work girls!
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Boys' Basketball
Sport
Basketball Results
11/3/15 - U15 V Haggerston - Win - 38-37
3/3/15 - U15 v BTG - Win - 30-21
24/2/15 - U15 v Elm Green - Win - 25 - 9
11/2/15 - Under 13 v Norwood - Win - 25-24 10/2/15 Under 13 v Platanos - Win - 40-30
Boys' Basketball
Basketball
Results
So far this year the following teams have achieved the following
Accolades
11/3/15
U15
V Haggerston - Win - 38-37
Under 16 - Lambeth Champions and Ark Champions
3/3/15 - U15 v BTG - Win - 30-21
Under 14 - Ark Champions
24/2/15 - U15 v Elm Green - Win - 25 - 9
Under 13's Final Four in Junior NBA League
11/2/15 - Under 13 v Norwood - Win - 25-24
Under 15 and Under 17 are Currently competing in the DENG
League.
10/2/15
- Under 13 v Platanos - Win - 40-30
Stand out players:
Under 17 - Ellis Thomas
Under 16 - Isaiah Springer Under
14/15 - Leon Neziri
Under 13 - Mikaeel Muhammed
So far this year the following teams have achieved
the following accolades:
Under 16 - Lambeth Champions and Ark Champions
Under 14 - Ark Champions
Under 13's Final Four in Junior NBA League
Under 15 and Under 17 are currently competing in
the DENG League.
This year has seen the rise of the Deng Academy and Basketball at Evelyn Grace Academy. Teams have been competing regularly against other schools and the school as Stand
a whole
areplayers:
on a massive winning streak. The hard work,
out
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developing excellence within our students.
Under 17 - Ellis
Under 16 - Isaiah Springer
Under 14/15 - Leon Neziri
Sports Week
Under
13 - Mikaeel
Muhammed
Sports Week is looking to be the biggest event Evelyn Grace
Academy
has ever
seen. With guest speakers, profes-
sional coaches, published authors and current professional athletes coming in to work with our students in a varie- ty
This year has seen the rise of the Deng Academy and Basketball at Evelyn Grace Academy. Teams have
of different settings.
been competing regularly against other schools and the school as a whole are on a massive winning
streak. The hard work, early mornings and late nights are proving to be meaningful in terms of
The weekdeveloping
will be culminating
in an
evening
some star names such as Alastair Campbell, James Kerr and
excellence
within
ourfeaturing
students.
Paul McVeigh giving their insights into how to become great in sport and life in general.
Books written by Alastair Campbell and
James Kerr can be purchased on the
evening for a considerably discounted fee.
Sports Week
Sports Week is looking to be the
biggest event Evelyn Grace Academy
has ever seen. With guest speakers,
professional coaches, published
authors and current professional
athletes coming in to work with our
students in a variety of different
settings
The week will be culminating in an evening
featuring some star names such as Alastair
Campbell, James Kerr and Paul McVeigh
giving their insights into how to become
great in sport and life in general. Books
written by Alastair Campbell and James
Kerr can be purchased on the evening for
a considerably discounted fee.
Karollyne Silva takes the catwalk
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Key Information and Dates
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
At Evelyn Grace Academy we place great importance on attendance
and punctuality and understand that both you and your child play a
big part in this. By ensuring your child attends on time every day you
are teaching your child a valuable life skill which will stand them in
good stead throughout their lives.
School Attendance
There are 2 sessions in each school day: morning and
afternoon and students may be absent from school for 1 or 2
sessions each day.
Please note that the decision to authorise an absence will
always rest with the school.
We will consider authorising absences for the
following reasons:
• Genuine illness (not a minor ailment) but please provide
proof where possible
• Short term emergency
• Bereavement
• Emergency dental or doctor’s appointment (please try
and make appointments outside of school hours and
always provide evidence of appointment)
• Hospital treatment (again always provide evidence of this
to school)
• Certain days for religious observation
The following types of absence will not be authorised:
• Shopping (which includes shopping for uniform and
shoes)
• Hair cuts
• Truancy
• Birthday treats, days out, airports visits or trips
• Looking after siblings or family member
• Illness at the start or end of a term (unless proof is
provided)
• Non-urgent medical or dental appointments
• Oversleeping or “not realising” school was open
• Minor Ailments (including headlice, hay fever, sniffles etc)
• Please remember school starts at 8.30am and the
register closes shortly after this time. If your child arrives
after the register closes they will be recorded as
unauthorised absence from the morning register.
Please note that all unauthorised absences are investigated and
passed to the School Attendance Officer. Where there are
excessive unauthorised absences, the school may decide to
issue a Penalty Notice.
Please note that the Education Act 1996 states that 'If any
child of compulsory school age who is a registered pupil at a
school fails to attend regularly at the school, his/her parent is
guilty of an offence."
Important changes to holidays in term time
Parents do not have an automatic right to take children out
of school for holidays and this is discouraged. Since
September 2013 schools are not allowed to authorise any
holidays taken by families in term time unless there are
exceptional reasons for doing so and proof is provided of
these circumstances. Any holidays taken will be subject to
follow up by the School Attendance Officer and Lambeth
Council and the possibility of Penalty Notices being issued to
each parent/carer.
What you need to do
You must always notify the school before 8.30am if your child
is absent by calling the Academy number 020 7737 9520 and
selecting Option 1 for Attendance.
If you leave a message please speak clearly stating your child’s
full name,Year Group and the reason for the absence.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Ms Morris, our attendance officer who will be able to
clarify any points.
Key Dates
Term Ends
Friday 27 March 2015 at
12.30pm
Easter Break - Starts Monday 30 March
Academy Inset Day
Monday 13 April 2015
Students Return
Tuesday 14 April 2015
PTA Meetings
● Wednesday 18th March 2015
● Wednesday 6th May 2015
● Wednesday 24th June 2015
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Who are we?
Kids Company was founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh in 1996. We
provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable
inner-city children, young people and their families.
supporting vulnerable children
Teams of our staff and volunteers work to support children in over
40 schools and operate a number of multidisciplinary children's
centres across London. Our services currently reach over 14000
children across the capital, including the most deprived and at risk,
whose parents are unable to care for them due to their own
practical and emotional challenges.
In 2007 Kids Company was awarded the Liberty and JUSTICE
Human Rights Award. In 2010 we were selected as a 'Child Poverty
Champion' by the End Child Poverty project for our success in
enabling children to achieve their full potential.
The Team
Our team at Evelyn Grace is developing, so new faces are arriving
all the time! Team members in the school wear a white and pink
Kids Company badge, so we are very easy to spot! Our office is on
the third floor (room 3.38) and you are welcome to pop by and
say hello (we can usually offer you a chocolate biscuit too!). The
team is currently made up of a Team Leader, who manages the
service, a Social Worker, a Keyworker, a Speech and language
therapist, a range of art therapists and psychotherapists (10 in total)
and other mentors, coaches and volunteers who support young
people through providing extra curricular activities, befriending and
pastoral support. We also work closely with a wider Kids Company
team, which includes skilled artists, nutritionists, lawyers,
counsellors, occupational therapists and specialists on areas such as
child protection, gangs, housing, immigration, drugs and alcohol to
name but a few.
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Hicham Jabrane is the Team Leader at EGA. He can usually
be found in school and can be contacted via tele- phone and
email at all other times: hicham.jabrane@kidsco.org.uk or
07961265932.
One to One
One to One therapeutic support (short or long term), small
group therapy and workshops to address behavioural difficulties,
help forming friendships and developing self confidence,
Occupational Therapy to overcome the effects of physical and
psychiatric disabilities, mentoring (in & out of school) to build
confidence and self esteem, Legal advice and Advocacy for families
on topics such as immigration, housing and criminal justice, practical
and emotional support for parents and carers, youth work and
out of school provision through The Arches (our children centre).
Through kids Company's Colour a Child's life and Poverty
Busting programmes, we can also offer support with home
refurbishment and help providing essential items such as
furniture, bedding and clothing.
For staff: Confidential 1:1 therapeutic and practical support,
specialist training opportunities on neurodevelopment and
behaviour management, Complementary health therapies including
massage and reflexology.
How can you access our services?
We work closely with Miss Rodrigues and her team to identify the
children in need and suitable interventions we can offer. All referrals
will be discussed in the weekly inclusion panel meeting and they can
come through: Self referral or from staff and teachers.
Feel free to contact Hicham, the Team Leader. He will be able to
explore ways in which we can support you with a specific student
or issue.You can contact Hicham by email or phone (details above)
when he is not at school, or get a message to him through any of
the other Kids Company team members.
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EGA has joined the Waste buster
PROGRAMME!
By taking part we'll be protecting the environment, and collecting points to buy Science equipment for our school.
We are going to hold a collection day for old clothes & shoes. These will be weighed and we will be given science
points to spend.
We hope you'll help us out by having a declutter and donating your unwanted items for recycling.
Please fill and bring your bags to reception over the next few weeks, collection from Wastebuster will be on
17 April 2015.
Wasterbuster's are able to recycle all clean, dry clothes including bed linen, towels, and curtains. We can also
collect trainers, boots, sandals and shoes if they are in pairs. Unfortunately, they cannot collect pillows, duvets, sleeping
bags, slippers or single shoes.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on 020 77379520 or visit the
Science into Schools recycling rewards website at www.wastebuster.co.uk.