Cranford Review 2019
The “Cranford Review” © is a publication of Cranford Community College. Is an annual high standard produced magazine which provides an archive document highlighting various aspects of the life of the academy, its staff, students and community from each academic year. It is a wonderful read and a useful historical document which, with its termly sister publications and occasional special editions, also serves to describe the values of the academy and support the aspirations of the academy, its staff, students and wider community. A colorful layout with a wide range of topics comprising events, extracurricular activities, recognition awards, initiatives, trips and excursions among many others. Hard copies are provided to stakeholders including families, staff, partners, visitors, prospective parents/students, prospective employees and others with an interest or stake in the academy and its students. Headteacher & Director: Kevin Prunty / Editor-in-chief: Jessica Joyce / Graphic Design: Enzo Gianvittorio Danese (Enzo GD) / Printed by: Springfieldpapers.com
The “Cranford Review” © is a publication of Cranford Community College. Is an annual high standard produced magazine which provides an archive document highlighting various aspects of the life of the academy, its staff, students and community from each academic year.
It is a wonderful read and a useful historical document which, with its termly sister publications and occasional special editions, also serves to describe the values of the academy and support the aspirations of the academy, its staff, students and wider community. A colorful layout with a wide range of topics comprising events, extracurricular activities, recognition awards, initiatives, trips and excursions among many others. Hard copies are provided to stakeholders including families, staff, partners, visitors, prospective parents/students, prospective employees and others with an interest or stake in the academy and its students.
Headteacher & Director: Kevin Prunty / Editor-in-chief: Jessica Joyce / Graphic Design: Enzo Gianvittorio Danese (Enzo GD) / Printed by: Springfieldpapers.com
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Annual SACRE Lecture at the Civic Centre Hounslow<br />
The<br />
Annual SACRE lecture on Thursday 17th January <strong>2019</strong>, was delivered by a friend of<br />
<strong>Cranford</strong> Community College, local MP Seema Malhotra. The theme was “RE and the<br />
rise of identity politics” and as usual it was a thought provoking evening attended by Kevin Prunty,<br />
Executve Headteacher accompanied by Veronique Gerber and Peter Stumpf, Associate Headteachers,<br />
Mehmoona Yousaf, Senior teacher and students in the year 12 A Level Religious Studies at the Hounslow<br />
Civic Centre. In many ways Seema was the ideal speaker, having grown up in Hounslow she is able to<br />
understand the East versus West tension that many young people today have to navigate. Seema noted<br />
that her schooling and the skilful delivery of RE embedded in her, the desire to enquire into religions<br />
and philosophy. She noted that whilst Hounslow was a great place for diversity, increasingly it was a<br />
case of different communities living side by side but not in each other’s lives. Seema noted that RE<br />
was one way of challenging this, since it has a key part to play in opening the door to different faiths<br />
and much needed in helping students to make up their minds about complex issues. Obviously as an<br />
RS teacher I very much agree with her.<br />
Mehmoona Yousaf (Senior Teacher)<br />
“Seema Malhotra, provided a platform to discuss a global shift in the political<br />
landscape - the rise of identity politics in marginalised groups. Identity politics<br />
is a polarising topic: it can be constructive, reflective of progression after<br />
historical mistreatment, but, more often than not, it is seen as the driving force of<br />
the far-right. This was touched upon towards the end of the evening and, for me,<br />
was the height of discussion. To resolve the regressive aspects of identity politics<br />
and the retaliation against it, Malhotra encouraged the dialogue of ‘world views’<br />
in Religious Education (an idealistic resolution that in my opinion ignores the<br />
digital age). It was interesting to witness a Member of Parliament speak to their<br />
electorate about issues currently pressing, with a direct communication that<br />
allowed other concerns to be expressed; I will surely be attending future events”.<br />
Ajeet Khela (year 12)<br />
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