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Academy News - Matt Dickinson Visit Today we have been privileged to have Matt Dickinson: esteemed author, director, camera man and adventurer visit the school. Matt has not only written several books for children and adults, but has also been behind many films for National Geographic. As part of our World Book Day celebration, students in Years 7, 8 and 9 were able to listen to Matt's fascinating experience climbing Everest and hear how this has influenced his writing. Following these talks, Matt officially opened our new library, which was a fantastic event. We've had a truly fabulous day celebrating the world of adventure and reading.

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Academy News - STEM Event Today 8 students from Year 10 and 3 students from Year 9 are taking part in a STEM event aimed at young men over at the Bognor Regis Campus of the University of Chichester. Their morning session saw the students working with a group from the 'Bloodhound Project'. The project is dedicated to improving a vehicle to not only go faster than the speed of sound (supersonic) but to travel at speeds of over 1,000mph (1,600km/h), which is incredible! Check it out... http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/project/car Our students were really engaged with this and represented us extremely well. They were then set a challenge to design a vehicle that could hold an air compressor, where both the design and function were assessed. Students also had to record the distance and time their vehicles could travel in - the fastest vehicle wins. They are in competition with another school of Year 10 and Year 11 students. The prize is to have their group name on the fin of the actual final Bloodhound vehicle... to be a part of history! Fingers crossed - results are in after lunch. They are now working through another challenge before lunch. More updates to come!

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Academy News - Year 7 Art Year 7 are beginning to create their final outcomes inspired by the work of Vincent Scarpace. These watercolour paintings are developing the skills and techniques explored this term. We can't wait to see the final results!

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Academy News - Barrister Kaj Scarsbrook Visit On Wednesday, Year 11 law students were working with Barrister Kaj Scarsbrook from The Chambers of William Mousley QC based in London. Kaj discussed many aspects of the law, such as homicide and theft, ready for the students' exams later this year. Kaj was able to give the students an insight into the working life of a barrister, discussing many of the cases he has worked on and allowing students to ask questions and inspire them on their future careers. The students engaged throughout and it was a fantastic afternoon. Some students are now looking to gain work experience with the Barristers Chambers during the summer holiday!

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Academy News - World Book Day To celebrate World Book Day today, teachers and students have dressed up as their favourite book characters! They are also taking part in a cross-curricular Adventure Day which has been inspired by the adventures to Everest of Matt Dickinson, an author who is visiting the school and opening our library tomorrow. Key Stage Three students have experienced a day full of Adventure, with each curriculum subject delivering a lesson based on this theme. Happy 20th Anniversary, World Book Day!

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Academy News - Theatrical & Media Make-up Just a reminder that the theatrical & media make-up after school club will be starting next week. Students will be learning exciting make-up skills and techniques to create a range of visual effects. The club will run every Friday from 2:45pm to 3:45pm in Miss Kenny's room (C13). All year groups are welcome, make sure to get a permission slip from Miss Kenny in order to participate.

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Academy News - Cleaning Supervisor Vacancy A job vacancy is now open for a cleaning supervisor to join the team here at Fareham Academy. We are looking for a hard working, reliable cleaning supervisor to support the Academy Facilities Team in ensuring a clean, safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

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Academy News - Art & Textiles Trip Update Today 40 Year 10 Art & Textiles students attended a day of inspirational workshops at Reading University. The students were extremely well behaved and represented the Academy with great attitudes to learning. The work that all students have created will be counted towards their coursework for their GCSEs. All students have developed new found skills that will widen their artistic knowledge and abilities. The students were then treated to an artist talk by the Fine Art Stone Sculptor McAlistair Hood, who is a current artist in residence. They could not believe that he worked in bare foot and the blocks of stone he creates his work from. It was evident to see the students were truly inspired. Miss Carter-Hearn would like to thank all students and staff for making it another extremely pleasurable learning experience. Our thanks to Reading University for hosting a most enjoyable day.

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Academy News - Year 10 Art & Textiles Trip Year 10 Art & Textiles students are currently enjoying a trip to Reading University where they will be taking part in three different workshops throughout the day. The work they produce will be added into their coursework as experimentation and investigative work. More updates to come!

Academy News - Year 8 & 9 Girls Football Last night, the Year 8 and 9 girls football team had their first football match against Brune Park. The game was supposed to be at Fareham but with our field being flooded the fixture was changed to being away. Brune Park have 5 team players, and 2 players that play for Hampshire Centre of Excellence. Fareham have 3 team players, and unfortunately had to play without a number of really strong Year 9 players due to other commitments. Elena Butcher was captain as she has recently got into the Hampshire Schools Representative team, and her first game is tomorrow night, a great opportunity and achievement for her. Brune Park scored an early goal with a long range shot beating the goal keeper, Nicole Richmond (Year 7) playing up a year group. Fareham then settled in their positions, and had 3 really good chances to score, with Abi Howard, Caitlin Roberts and Elena Butcher all coming close. Brune Park then took their chances and scored a further 3 goals before half time. At the start of the second half, Nicole Richmond came out on pitch and Jasmine Thurling went in goal. Fareham had the larger share of possession and again had a number of chances to score goals, but unfortunately the Brune Park keeper was on fire and kept saving them all! Fareham ended up losing the game 9-0, with Saffy Taylor receiving player of the match from the other team. A special mention has to go to Elena Butcher, who throughout the game continued to encourage and support her team mates, even when they were making mistakes and losing silly goals, she showed a brilliant attitude.

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Academy News - Fareham Academy Bake Off Years 7, 8 and 9 will have the choice of cooking either rock cakes, fruit muffins, biscuits or swiss roll in their next Food Preparation & Nutrition lessons. Below are the ingredients for each recipe, each student should bring in the ingredients to make one dish only.

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Academy News - Schools Direct Open Events Have you ever considered training to teach in a Secondary School? Here are the upcoming Schools Direct open events:

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