Good News from Duke’s – 19th October 2023

29th October 2023Mr J Rennalls

Year 8 Football – Haringey Champions 

Massive congratulations to the Year 8 boys football team who represented the school in a Haringey 5 Aside tournament, the boys ended up overall winners without losing a game, with a record of 8 wins and 1 draw. What a fantastic achievement!

 

Student success on hospital Board

Shaun (year 11) applied for the role of ‘shadow board member’ for North Middlesex University Hospital. This is a role for 16-21yr olds to give feedback and have their say on strategic initiatives. He was successful in his application and will begin sitting on the board very soon. Shaun was the youngest applicant (most over 18) to the board and has gone for this role off his own back and impressed in his initial interview. This is an amazing opportunity for Shaun and we are very proud of him as a school community.

Good News from Duke’s – 6th October 2023

13th October 2023Mr S Bawden

This week Mia in Year 11 had the opportunity to meet the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan at the Tottenham Stadium.

She has written about her experience here:

“I met the mayor this Tuesday during the school day. 

I have been playing football with the spurs foundation for almost 4 years. I have participated in school tournaments funded by them and tournaments for their own team, and many other events. I was also able to complete my level 1 sports leaders course with them during the holidays. Whilst waiting for the mayor I was fortunately accompanied by the chief executive of the spurs foundation Mark Leckie, he was really nice and appreciated what I had to say about the foundation.

As well as that I was able to talk to a man who worked with the premier league. We were talking about the development of women’s/girls football and factors that may improve the popularity as well as what is holding it back. For example girls who are not brought up around parents who don’t play football or disagree with girls football can prevent the child from joining football clubs. I was explaining  how I was lucky enough to grow up with my aunts,uncles and grandparents who played football as a child and have always been a big influence for me and not many girls are lucky enough to have that support. 

Once the mayor arrived we took pictures and I spoke to him about how far my journey has been working with the spurs coaches and how the foundation has not only built my football skills but also my self confidence and the opportunities I have had e.g Nike recycling event and stadium tour. As he was in such a rush we had a quick conversation and took a few photos. It was a great experience.”

 

House Of Commons with Hope in Haringey

13th October 2023Mr S Bawden

On Monday 18th September two students from Duke’s Aldridge Academy were lucky enough to attend a reception at the House of Commons.

Toby in Year 10 and Alima in Year 8 both gave speeches at an evening event hosted by Hope in Haringey, a Tottenham based charity with strong links to Duke’s Aldridge Academy.

The event took place to celebrate one year of the charity being in operation in its current form – the organisation seeks to bring a voice to those living in Haringey. The event was hosted by MPs David Lammy and Catherine West.

Toby opened the evening by welcoming people to the event and gave a rousing speech detailing his own experiences and his desires for the future. Alima gave an inspiring speech explaining how her tutor group had won a £1000 prize for Hope in Haringey as part of the First Give charity initiative in the last academic year.

The students were accompanied by Ms Harley (Form Tutor – 8R), Ms Bailey (Achievement Cooridnintro for year 8) and Mr Bawden (Acting Assistant Principal for Personal Development).

The evening was a fantastic experience and one that these two lucky young people will not forget in a hurry.

 

Dukes Aldridge Academy – ‘Whatever you sow, you reap’

3rd September 2023Mr J Rennalls

Dukes Aldridge Academy – ‘Whatever you sow, you reap’

Year 11 students at Dukes Aldridge Academy in Tottenham are celebrating a successful year of GCSE results.

Standout achievements include Ayomikun Daniel, who achieved six grade 9s (English language, maths, biology, history, physics and RE), three grade 8s (chemistry, PE, and music technology RSL) and a grade 6 (English literature).

Yen Khuu, who achieved five grade 9s (maths, biology, chemistry, media and sociology) three grade 8s (English language, physics and RE) and two grade 7s (English literature and computer science).

Mateusz Niedzielski, who achieved two grade 9s (English language and maths), five grade 8s (English literature, biology, comm. Lang, history, and sociology), two grade 7s (chemistry and physics) and a grade 6 (computer science).

Zohaib Khan received three grade 9s (English language, history and media), five grade 8s (English literature, biology, chemistry, RE and sociology), one grade 7 (maths) and a grade 6 (physics).

Dilek Ali received four grade 9s (maths, biology, chemistry, and physics), one grade 8 (music technology RSL), one grade 7 (English language), two grade 6s (RE and sociology) and a grade 5 (English literature).

Zakariye, a student at Dukes Aldridge Academy, said: “I am elated as a man can be, whatever you sow, you reap. Our teachers are hard working and dedicated. I thank them all for their support.”

Monica Duncan, principal, added: “It has been such a wonderful day celebrating our Year 11 students’ fantastic results. Their grit and determination in preparing for their exams is evident in their great success today.

“The whole school is incredibly proud of them all and we look forward to seeing their continued success.”