The finale of our Charities Week culminated in International Day. This annual tradition is unique to the Anglo and allows students to celebrate and share their culture and traditions with the rest of the school community. The school was awash with vibrant costumes and flags of all nations. The Sixth Form students organise this event which saw form doors decorated with different countries, a parade through the school site and dance performances enjoyed by all.

Anglo's mission statement is to accompany our students as they become citizens of the world. Anglo is a multilingual and multicultural place where students and teachers come to share different perspectives to support and appreciate each other.

The International Day is a celebration of heritage. It is also a celebration of those friendships that allow us to see that someone's different background or perspective is as valid as our own; developing our empathy, our respect for others and the way we make sense of the world.

The International Day celebrates where we come from, who we are and the person we want to become. Photos were taken of this amazing event, please check out the link on our website to see the gallery. https://www.aesessex.co.uk/home/international/international-day-2025/

At Anglo, we believe that the voice of our students is vital in shaping the direction of our school. Our dedicated Student Committees work tirelessly throughout the academic year to help inform our policies and practices, ensuring that student feedback is at the heart of all decision-making processes.

We are proud to have six dynamic Student Committees, each focused on a different area of school life. These committees provide a platform for students to discuss, collaborate, and take action on issues that matter most to them, directly impacting the quality of their education and school experience. Here's a summary of what each committee is currently focusing on:

Behaviour and Attitudes

This year, the Behaviour and Standards Committee have been focusing on rewards and recognising achievements in the school. They have discussed our current system, including looking at improvements as well as reviewing the Anglo Learner Profiles. They have talked about how these can be better represented in our rewards system. It is likely that from September, students will be recognised for their level of commitment to each of these Learner Profiles and this will be as a result of this committee’s work. Most recently, the committee have spent time discussing what they like and dislike about our school uniform. The group are excellent at building ideas, discussing them and then looking at how we can implement them.

Inclusion

Last year we did a big push in the Inclusion and Diversity group to work on safe spaces in school and access to provision. We secured funding for additional friendship benches in the canopy area and outside C block and helped with the planning and execution of charities week.

This academic year we are focusing on the positive mental health of our students and provision we can provide as a school and as a wider community. We are also merging at times with the behaviour and standards group to debate and discuss the Children’s Wellbeing Bill.

Sustainability

Our incredible Sustainability Student Committee has been working hard to explore ways to make our school more environmentally friendly. These dedicated students have come together with a shared passion for sustainability, brainstorming ideas and solutions that will have a lasting impact on our school community.

One of the key issues we have been discussing is litter and how we can encourage everyone to take responsibility for keeping our school clean. Through thoughtful discussions and teamwork, the students have come up with innovative strategies to tackle this challenge, ensuring that our environment remains a welcoming and waste-free space.

Looking ahead, we are excited to launch an awareness campaign on Earth Day to inspire action and raise funds for sustainability projects. This event will not only educate our peers about the importance of environmental responsibility but also provide the resources needed to put our ideas into motion.

A huge thank you to every student involved for their dedication and creativity. Special recognition goes to our fantastic Sixth Form team—Harriet, Aryaa, and Justas—who have been instrumental in leading discussions, organising initiatives, and motivating their peers to make a difference.

We are so proud of our students for their commitment to sustainability, and we look forward to seeing the positive changes they bring to our school. Let’s work together to create a greener, cleaner future!

Quality of Education

Last year, students in this committee looked at teaching and learning at AES from the following angles: quality of homework, lesson planning to cover necessary content and revision strategies for different subjects.

This year, we are taking a more forensic approach and began by looking at curriculum maps for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. We talked about what students learn and how this progresses from Year 7 up to Year 11 and even into the Sixth Form in a particular subject. This led us to consider how effectively we learn across the curriculum and how it might differ in different subject areas. In the Autumn term, we prepared some training resources which were used in the teacher training day on 6th January. This included videos in which students gave responses to the following 4 questions:

1. What are the ingredients of an outstanding lesson?​
2. What needs to happen in the classroom for you to feel like you are making excellent progress?​
3. Why do you feel more stretched academically in some subjects than others? What are your teachers doing specifically that make you feel more positive and motivated in that subject than others?​
4. If you could tell the teachers at AES one important thing that you think would make teaching and learning at our school even better, what would it be?

Teachers watched the videos and worked in department groups to consider the students' responses through their own lens.

The student voice committee also compiled a mind map on the board in our autumn term committee meeting to outline student views about what a good lesson should look like and what the characteristics of a good teacher are. This was then photographed and used as part of another training task for teachers at the training day. The views of teachers in response to those of the students were collated and brought back to our most recent committee meeting for further discussion. We are now planning to create a document to highlight the characteristics of an ideal AES student. Once agreed, we hope to create a poster and display this in form rooms and classrooms.

It's been really great to see a tangible interaction between the views of the students in the Quality of Education committee and the teaching staff at AES this year.

Personal Development and Safeguarding

The Personal Development and Safeguarding committee have been looking at a range of issues that affect how young people feel in our school. The first agenda item this academic year was Period Poverty, and we looked at how we could ensure that all students who need access to menstrual products can access them without shame or restriction. We then looked at how we can promote positive and healthy relationships and how to recognise the signs when a relationship is not that healthy. This committee has also been looking at evidence to submit for our application for the Silver Equalities Award, an award we are hoping to achieve by the end of this year. For this we examined how young people learn to keep themselves safe online and we evaluated our PSHE curriculum.

Equality and Diversity

In the Equality and Diversity Student Voice we work to ensure all pupils in the school feel a sense of belonging. Following the development of the inclusive language guide we have been working to ensure that discriminatory and offensive language is at an all time low. We have been discussing ways in which we can educate our pupils on the views and experiences of various marginalised groups within society. There has also been some staff training discussing the experiences of some of our pupils following these student voice meetings.

If you would like to be involved in any of these committees please speak with your Form Tutor.

We welcomed Year 9 students and staff from Institut Santiago Sobreques i Vidal

in Girona. We wish them a fulfilling and enriching experience and hope that they enjoy all the sightseeing visits that are planned for them including the Natural History and British Museum, the Tower Bridge Experience and a tour of all the iconic landmarks.

It's time for our Year 10 students to return to Ingatestone from Frankfurt. They've spent the last 8 weeks living and going to school there and they've reported that it's flown by in a flash. Their time in Germany has been spent making new friends, trying new experiences and learning lots of German!

Ideally, they'd like to be able to stay another few weeks but Anglo beckons and the time they've spent here now draws to a close.

Soon we'll be inviting students from our current Year 9 to consider taking part in this prestigious exchange. The Year 10s are ready to tell them all about it and would encourage anyone who is invited to take part. The 2025-26 programme will be very special because it'll mark the 50th year of this exchange programme and our school's relationship with the Goethe Gymnasium in Frankfurt.

A level Science students are continuously assessed on practical skills to ensure that they complete their sixth form studies with the skills they need for employment and university study. Upper Sixth A level Chemistry students combined their knowledge with practical and mathematical skills to devise and implement their own safe and valid investigations. They successfully analysed the concentration of the active component of shop-bought iron tablets using redox titration, rather like trading standards officers.

Tickets are on sale now - make sure you secure yours!

We are delighted to share with you a poem that Year 7 student, Leani wrote about her time at Year 7 and how well she has settled in at the Anglo.

Thank you to all our parents who have paid the parental contribution as detailed in our previous bulletin. If you have not yet paid your contribution please could you pay this term so that we can ensure that extra-curricular events are not affected by lack of funds, such as Study Club, transport costs for sports fixtures and visits, guest speakers, work-related learning, and careers education and health, pastoral and counselling services.

As a reminder, to maintain this distinctive offer, we suggest a parental contribution of £60 per annum (or £20 per term). If every family contributes, we can continue to provide these vital extras that make our school unique. If you haven’t made a gift aid contribution this year, please click the following link. Please note that if you agree to Gift Aid your donation, these are especially impactful, as they allow us to claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated. Please note that in agreeing to gift aid, you are confirming the following statement.

"I am a UK taxpayer and understand that, if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Please treat as gift aid donation, all qualifying gifts of money made from the date of this declaration."

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If you are not a UK taxpayer and wish to make a donation, please you the following link

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Of course, you are welcome to donate as much as you can afford. Donations can be made as one-off contributions or regular standing orders via your bank. Regular donations through Gift Aid really make a difference!

Congratulations to all the winners at our recent Year 11 and Sixth Form Awards Evening. It was an inspiring and memorable evening, where we had the privilege of celebrating the remarkable achievements and successes of our students.

We are incredibly proud of all our students for their dedication, hard work, and resilience, and look forward to seeing them excel in the next chapter of their education and beyond and for some Year 11 and all our Upper Sixth students this will be beyond Anglo. In particular, we wish them well in their future endeavours.

GCSE Speaking exams will be taking place w/c 21st April & 28th April.

Students in Year 11 and native speakers should have been told their date & time by Monday 17th March.

Teachers should also have shared this information electronically with the students.

These exams are worth 25% of their final grade.

A Level Speaking exams will be taking place w/c 5th May.

Students should have been told their date & time by Monday 24th March.

Teachers should also have shared this information electronically with the students.

These exams are worth 30% of their final grade.

Please ensure that students are present and punctual for their speaking exams as these are supervise by external invigilators and run to a very tight schedule which must be stuck to.

Last day of Term: As you are aware, the school will closing at 12:30 on Friday 4th April. However, please be aware that NIBS 50 bus will continue to operate according to their regular timetable. As a result, parents/carers may need to make alternative arrangements for their children’s transport home on that day.

Study Club: From September, Study Club will be open from 3.30pm-4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Be courageous and open-minded, join one of our extra-curricular clubs to meet new people, develop new skills, and broaden your interests. Think about what hobbies or passions you'd like to explore further. Are you interested in sports, music, arts, volunteering, or perhaps a cultural club? Don't let opportunities pass you by - be courageous ...

Now available from AESA for £18 each! These are £25 online and £35 at the door if bought direct from Adventure Island. Contact Kate on 07833 248014 for tickets and to arrange collection from Ingatestone or the school.

Year 7 played their final tournament of the season and were undefeated. A highlight was Shawn’s solo try on debut. Stand out performances from Adam and Emir. A great season boys and we look forward to next season!

Anglo's Year 10 boy's football team played in the Mid-Essex Cup semi final. Jared scored a goal to make the game 1-1. Anglo hit the post 3 times and had several chances but they remained level so the game went to a dreaded penalty shootout. Anglo unfortunately lost 5-4. Jared and George were outstanding throughout. Unlucky boys!

Please see below an invitation from Warley Park Golf Club for SEND or Pupil Premium students to enjoy some golfing lessons. Please email ann@getgolfing.org for more information.

The Cambridge Festival is an annual celebration of the world-leading research and innovation happening at the University of Cambridge. It features a mix of online, on-demand, and in-person events that cover a wide array of topics, from science and technology to humanities and the arts. Attendees can engage with researchers and thought leaders, attend lectures, participate in workshops, and enjoy various performances and exhibitions. It's a fantastic opportunity for learning and discovery!

Pre-Loved need donations of dresses, suits, shoes and accessories. If you have anything you would like to donate please feel free to drop this into them.

19th January to 15th March: Year 10 long term exchange students visit Frankfurt

2nd March to 22nd March: Year 10 Long Term Exchange to Biarritz

4th March to 26th March: Year 10 Long Term Exchange to Cadiz

11th - 18th March: Year 9 Girona at AES

17th - 24th March: Year 8/9 Dinan at AES

17th - 24th March: Japanese Homestay

18th March: Ebblinghem Parents' Briefing

20th March: America theme in the Dining Hall

20th March: Year 8x Parents' Evening - virtual

25th March at 6pm: Parents' Briefings for Lower Sixth Madrid work experience/Years 8/9 Madrid/Year9 Blanes (virtual)

25th March and 3rd April 2025: Year 8/9 Wiesbaden and Avignon at AES

25th March: 9y Geography fieldwork visit

26th March: Year 9 RSC Visit

27th March: 8y Parents' Evening (virtual)

28th March: 9x Geography fieldwork visit

1st April: All day rehearsal for Eisteddfod

2nd and 3rd April: Eisteddfod

4th April: School closes at 12.30pm

Key Dates for each Year Group can be found https://www.aesessex.co.uk/home/parents/key-dates-and-term-dates/ and here for Sixth Form https://www.aesessex.co.uk/sixth-form/student-and-parents-information/key-dates-and-term-dates/

17th March: Year 7 boys' Football @Boswells/ Year 7/9 girls' Netball v Sandon

19th March: Year 7/9 boys' Football @Sandon/ Year 9 girls' Football @BCHS/ Year 9 girls' Netball @ Shenfield

24th March: Year 9/U16 girls' Football @Chelmer Valley/ Year 7/8 B team boys' Football v BCHS

25th March: Year 8 boys' Football v Beaulieu Park

31st March: Year 9/U16 girls' Football v Boswells/Year 9 boys' Football @GBHS/ Year 8 girls Football and Year 10 girls' Netball @StMartin's

2nd April: Year 7/8 girls' football @SJP

Please note fixtures are organised by all schools so can be subject to change and last minute cancellations - the PE staff will keep those involved in fixtures up to date with information.

Term Dates 2024-2026 - https://www.aesessex.co.uk/assets/Documents/Attachments/Term-dates-2024-2026-1.pdf

Finance - finance@aesessex.co.uk

Admissions - admissions@aesessex.co.uk

Visits - visits@aesessex.co.uk

Attendance - use Edulink

Email: enquiries@aesessex.co.uk
Website: aesessex.co.uk
Location: Anglo European School, CM4 0DJ, Willow Green, Ingatestone, UK
Phone: 01277 354018