Autumn Term September - December 2023
September - December 2023
COWES ENTERPRISE COLLEGE PRESENTS:
The Tempest
Cowes Enterprise College is so pleased to be celebrating ten years of school performances with our most recent performances of Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. After months of hard work and dedication, students and staff put on three performances and wowed audience members with their talent, skill and set design. We are so proud of everyone who has been involved with this performance, and all performances in the past, and we cannot wait to share more with our community in the future. Coming soon: Matilda the Musical!
Mince Pie Competition This year saw the return of the annual CEC Mince Pie Competition. Talking place over a week, each day sees a different year group competing for the title of Star Mince Pie Baker. A huge well done to Ellie and Isabella from 7JAD who were crowned the Year 7 winners, congratulations to Lexi and Ruby from 8KPM who are our Year 8 winners, and to Abi and Amelia from 11SAW and to Rosie and Emily from 10SMH for winning their respective rounds with some very impressive baking skills.
Year 7 Winners, Ellie and Isabella
Year 8 Winners, Lexi and Ruby
The final round saw Student winners from previous rounds competed against staff for the prestigious title of CEC Mince Pie Bakers of 2023. With such close competition and impressive bakes on both sides, the winners were announced as Miss Vidovic and Miss Davis from PE and Emily and Rosie from Year 10! A huge well done to everyone, student and staff, who have taken part in the competition.
CEC Staff Competitors
Year 9 Football Finals The Year 9 Boys Football Team are back-to-back League Champions! Fresh from their 10-0 win on Tuesday the Year 9 boys were full of confidence and back to a full team ready to face Ryde Academy in this year’s league final. Following a reflective team talk from the last fixture and with the tactics in place it wasn’t long after kick off that Leo K opened the score line. The team have embedded playing the Cowes Way playing some fantastic football involving all players in the team. Each player taking responsibility for their role in the team, showing respect to their opponents and being resilient when not in possession of the ball and winning it back. With the team settling into the game well and with some rotational substitutions made throughout the first half, Cowes dominated play with Leo adding a second goal to his tally, and the team feeling comfortable going into the interval. Ryde Academy came out more organised early into the second half but the Cowes team stuck to the game plan with Leo sealing his hat-trick half way through the second period. Again, rotational subs played their part in the second half with Adam E slotting home the 4th of the match and Ashton C sealing the victory with Cowes’ 5th and final goal. Player of the Match went to Leo K. Special thanks to Will H for running the line. The boys were presented their winner’s medals, with the trophy to be presented in the New Year. A massive congratulations to all of the players that have contributed to the Year 9 team this year playing in the league fixtures. Mr Parker-Meadows, Mr Hughes and Mr Barron are very proud of you. Can we make it 3 years in a row next year?
2023 Mock Trial Competiton For the 2023 Mock Trial, multiple schools
Our students represented the school in a
from around the Island came together to
professional
compete in a multi-hour competition. The
enthusiastic, encouraged each other, and
court officials were immediately on hand to
showed fantastic leadership skills. Students
assist everyone in finding their designated
who took on the role of barristers were
spots and positions as soon as we all
well prepared and clear, and our defendant
walked in.
and witnesses knew their roles perfectly.
manner.
They
All in all a wonderful team effort. As I was the Usher, I went to collect the Judge and as I was leading him back to the court
room,
we
engaged
in
polite
conversation. I grew more confident after he encouraged us not be concerned about the competition and to just enjoy ourselves and try our hardest. Throughout the hour of the trail, the jury, prosecution, and defence all worked really well together, and everyone did amazing in their own parts. They seemed like they had worked really hard for this day, and it had paid off. The whole day was a lot of fun and I look forward to hopefully doing it again next year. Great job everyone! Report by Isabella Gasper, Year 12
Report by Mrs V Wester, Teacher
were
so
DECEMBER
We had our yearly Jolabokaflod with the support of some of our wonderful sixth form mentors. Jolabokaflod is the Icelandic tradition of gifting a book to someone to read on Christmas Eve. We had such a wonderful morning and lots of the students couldn't wait until Christmas Eve and got stuck in straight away- one or two even spotted at lunch time as well with their nose in a book.
To finish our first full term, some of the Year 7 students created board games based on Odysseus' journey and the Odyssey book they have been reading!
In physical science the year 7 students have been investigating the coloured flames produced by heating chemical compounds and identifying which compounds produce the different colours used in pyrotechnics and distress flares. Year 10 Design and Technology students have been creating Maritime themed Pewter Cast key rings as part of their metal theory work. We are so pleased with their outcomes.
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." Year 11 got to experience a performance of Macbeth! This is one of their GCSE English texts and we are so grateful to the incredible performers for their time.
Year 8 Netball Tournament
CEC hosted the year 8 netball tournament on Thursday 30th November. Cowes entered one team and battled against six other secondary schools across the island. Our Cowes team won three out of 6 games, drew one and narrowly missed out on two games. The girls showed some excellent game play across the court. They showed some excellent defense and some superb shooting across their games. The girls came joint 3rd overall which is an amazing achievement. Special mention to our sports leaders who stayed and helped run the scoresheet – Grace. C, Scarlett. G and Gigi. C. Also huge thanks to our 6th formers for organising the schools Olivia. C and Eadie. S. Player of the Tournament goes to Cayla R for outstanding shooting. Well done girls, we're so proud of you! Penny H, Erin KP, Emilia. P, Ava BR, Evie J, Liberty A, Cayla R.
Year 7 Boys’ Football Following the successful results in their last 2 fixtures the Year 7 boys football team were geared up to continue their winning form when they faced Ryde Academy on Tuesday. With a last-minute loss of a team mate the boys showed great versatility throughout the match with several players playing slightly out of position in particular Levi P, in an 8v8 game due to Ryde having 1 less player. Playing the Cowes Way the team showed great resilience after conceding the first goal in the early stages of the first half. We were quick to equalise thanks to a goal from Harry O. This was followed up with Cowes’ second goal coming from Jaxson A. Ryde showed determination and tied the score 2-2 by half time. Good use of substitutions throughout the game contributed to Cowes having fresher legs on the pitch and with the team growing in confidence, playing some nice passing football they secured the win with the third goal coming from Jack G. Player of the match went to Ollie H. Very well done to Jack K, Ollie H, Harry O, Levi P, Finley S, Jack G, Riley P, Leo W, Marley B, Cam W and Jaxson A.
Year 8 Boys Football The Year 8 Boys Football team sealed off their league fixtures with a comfortable victory over Carisbrooke College on Tuesday, meaning they have drawn 1 and won 5 matches. Continuing to play the Cowes Way after securing their league final place following their win against Ryde Academy last week, the boys started the game showing their opponents respect and this continued throughout the match. Into the first 5 minutes and we were on the scoresheet with a goal from Logan P. As solid team performance saw Cowes take a 4-0 lead into half time with goals coming from Jack R, Sonny G and Kian S. Carisbrooke came out a different team after the interval and many of the Cowes players showed good versatility playing out of position to allow required substitutions to be made, and this combined with a superb team performance, the final score ended 7-0 to Cowes with second half goals coming from Jack R, Aayan H and Theo B. A huge well done to our amazing footballers! Player of the match went to Jack R. Now onto the final where we face Ryde School where we hope to improve the previous score and take the league title!
Our Cowes boys year 8 football team welcomed Ryde Academy last Thursday knowing a win would all but help them into the Island final. Cowes would go in 2-1 up at half time with goals from Kian S and Logan P, Ryde equalized late into the second half to make it 2-2 and then with no more than 2 minutes to go Kian S scored his second of the game and the winner for Cowes to make it 3-2! Congratulations to Oliver C who was voted Player of The Match!
Year 9 TechTruck Visit a group of twelve year 9 students
This
was
visited the Isle of Wight College to
introduction about the college and its
experience the Tech Truck and find
courses and qualifications in post 16 study
out more about studying at the
and apprenticeships. We also had a quick
college.
tour
of
followed
some
of
by
the
an
presentation
college
facilities
including, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Hair and The visit started with the Tech Truck
Beauty
which was on loan from Fareham
which are totally different to school.
College.
Students
interacted
and
Motor
Vehicle
workshops,
with
modern technology which is used in
On returning to school the students chatted
many future careers which they may
about the experience and commented that
be using in their future jobs and
they were now much more aware of what
careers.
the college has to offer for post 16 study.
They used 3D printer, virtual reality headsets, coding and programming and simulations including driving a train and flying an aeroplane. They managed to start and move the train down the tracks and fly the aircraft towards the Isle of Wight without too many crashes!
Year 8 Netball vs Ryde Academy on Tuesday 21st November our year 8 netball team had a friendly netball match against Ryde Academy. The girls played amazingly well showing some excellent netball skill on the court. They worked well together to gain a 17-0 victory! An excellent start, well done to Amelie G, Penny H, Ava BR, Emelia P, Erin KP, Evie J and extra congraulations to Cayla R who was nominated by Ryde Academy as player of the match, excellent shooting!
On Thursday 16th November our year 9 boys football team continued their good form this season, yet again playing the Cowes way displaying resilience and respect, leading to a comfortable 4-1 win over league challengers Ryde Academy. A good first half saw us go in 20 up at half time with goals from Trav P and Leo K. Ryde Academy pulled a goal back early in the second half before another goal from Trav P and a good finish from Luca B finished off the game. Max A and Will H both made their debuts for the team along with Ellis H-M who was awarded player of the match for a great performance! A huge well done for this fantastic achievement! As always, our students continue to make us so proud.
SPORTS FIXTURES
Year 9 Football vs Ryde Academy
Year 7 Netball Tournament
On Tuesday the 5th December saw our year 7 Netball take place here at Cowes! We were lucky enough to have three teams entered into the year 7 tournament against 8 other secondary schools across the island. This was the girls first tournament and first time playing against other teams. All teams worked well together and showed some excellent skill after practicing every week since starting school in September. The girls played well in the first pool. Cowes 1 (Red team) won three games out of 5 and drew 1 which saw them place 3rd overall for that round. Cowes 2 (Green team) managed to win one game and battled through the other games placing them 6th in the first round. Cowes 3 (Yellow team) worked very hard against some tough competition and placed 6th after the first round. The second round saw Cowes 1 (Red team) play against the team who came 3rd in the other pool which was The Bay and the girls played a great match winning that game gaining them a very respectable 5th place overall. Cowes 2 (Green) and Cowes 3 (yellow team) played a small round robin to play for 9th, 10th and 11th place. The girls had some tricky competition which saw Cowes 2 (green) place 9th and Cowes 3 (yellow) place a joint 10th. The girls who took part have shown such improvement since the beginning of the year and this gives them a good start to work from and improve each year. The girls have been super dedicated to training and attending club every week. This will hopefully continue into year 8. Super well done to all the girls who played. Cowes 1 (Red team) - Amelia B, Imogen Y, Jessica O, Maya N, Olivia C, Yasha S, Daisy P, Isla S, Ellie TM. Cowes 2 (Green) – Martha K, Poppy W, Nyah B, Rose Q, Amelia O, Leah M, Olivia P, Lexy. H Cowes 3 (Yellow) – Hannah W, Biz D, Edie M, Annabel T, Bella K, Isla S, Matilda S, Minari F, Annie-May D. This wrapped up all the netball tournaments of the year. Well done to all you have all worked so hard. Thanks to our 6th formers who stay and help every Tuesday: Caitlyn D, Casey E and to our sports leaders for helping run the event: Grace C, Scarlett G and Cayla R.
On the 22nd November CEC hosted All girls that took part showed some the Year 9 IOW School’s Netball excellent game play and great Tournament. We were lucky to have sportsmanship throughout the two teams entered representing tournament. Well done we are super Cowes and both teams played proud of you all. against teams from across the Island. All schools played within two pools. Cowes 1 (Red) – Rosa D, Maia U, In pool one saw Cowes 1 (red) and Faith R, Grace C, Leila R, Sienna W, Cowes 2 (blue) playing against each Rosie T. other, The Bay and Ryde Academy. Schools in the second pool were Cowes 2 (Blue) – Jemima C, Molly H, Carisbrooke, The island Free school, Freya S, Lola M, Grace A, Lydia Y, CTK and medina. GiGi C. Cowes 1 (Red team) won all their Special mention to some of our matches which was great therefore sports leaders who stayed and help taking them to play against the run the event and helped keep the winners of the second pool which score sheets up to date. They were a was Christ the King. Our students huge help. Scarlett G, Cayla R, Olivia showed some excellent attacking C, Ava BR and Mira R and defending against CTK who were extremely tough competition and ended up with a worthy runners up (2nd place) overall. Cowes 2 (blue team) came 4th in their pool which meant they played 4th place from the second pool which was Carisbrooke. This team showed some excellent game play throughout the whole tournament and came 8th overall.=d help run the event and helped keep the score sheets up to date. They were a huge help. Scarlett G, Cayla R, Olivia C, Ava BR and Mira R
N E T B A L L
Year 9 IOW School’s Netball Tournament
Theatrical Talent Recognised by Isle of Wight Amateur Theatre Awards Staff and students at Cowes Enterprise College
An individual commendation was also granted
are celebrating commendations received at the
to former Cowes Enterprise College Sixth Form
Isle of Wight Amateur Theatre Awards for their
student, Betsy, for her portrayal of Ben Gunn.
production of “Treasure Island.” The awards,
Judges
acknowledging outstanding achievements in
interpretation,
noting
youth productions, recognised the academy’s
intonation,
and
pace
production
portrayal
as
with
a
Commendation
for
praised
Betsy’s
exceptional
her
projection,
and
described
her
successfully
capturing
the
Theatrical Moment.
complexities of Ben Gunn’s character.
Judges from the Isle of Wight Amateur Theatre
Principal Rachel Kitley shared her pride in the
Awards attended performances across the
youth theatre’s achievements, saying:
island between September 2022 and August
“We’re thrilled by the commendations received
2023
and
delighted
Cowes to
Enterprise
welcome
the
College
were
for our production. The commitment and talent
judges
to
shown by our students and staff are truly
a
performance of “Treasure Island” in December
commendable.”
2022.
“This
Led by a group of immensely talented students
dedication and creativity within our youth
and supported by dedicated staff, Cowes
theatre. We are grateful to the Isle of Wight
Enterprise College performed Bryony Lavery’s
Amateur Theatre Awards for acknowledging
adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel.
our efforts, and we eagerly look forward to
The adaptation brought to life the thrilling tale
continuing to nurture our students’ passion for
of adventure, transporting audiences on an
performing arts.”
enthralling journey filled with suspense and excitement. Judges admired the innovative transformation of the Hispaniola, applauding the creativity and artistry
exhibited
in
the
production.
The
commendation spotlights the dedicated efforts of the cast and crew in creating a memorable theatrical moment.
recognition
is
a
testament
to
the
Cowes Enterprise College Welcomes National Shipbuilding Taskforce Cowes Enterprise College were pleased to welcome members of the National Shipbuilding Task Force to the academy for the group’s penultimate meeting. The group, which represents the entirety of the UK Shipbuilding enterprise, visited a Maritime-focused Year 7 Design and Technology lesson and were impressed by the high level of skill demonstrated by the students, particularly in boatbuilding.
The session revolved around communication and stakeholder engagement and discussed how to best communicate the UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce Report and its findings, as well as how to implement a transformative ‘New Narrative’ for the sector. This initiative aims to alter public perceptions and highlight the dynamic and diverse career opportunities available within the maritime sector. Cowes Enterprise College Principal, Rachel Kitley, sits on the government’s National Shipbuilding Skills Task Force, advocating for the maritime industry at a national level.
Her vision and willingness to share her experiences have also led to the establishment of a network of coastal schools developing maritime curricula, further cementing her status as a maritime ambassador. Regarding the visit, Rachel said: “It has been an honour to host the UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce at Cowes Enterprise College this week. We are always so proud to showcase the remarkable work of our staff and students around our Maritime Futures curriculum. We are so grateful to the Taskforce for their visit and for the opportunity to highlight the dedication and talent that thrives in our academy.” Cowes Enterprise College is proud to offer an award-winning Maritime curriculum which offers students valuable exposure to maritime concepts throughout their academic journey, and the visit underlines the work that goes on at the academy to embed maritime learning into the curriculum.
So proud of the CEC students and staff who played in the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert in November.
CEC students took part in UK Parliamentary Week. Students completed a virtual tour of parliament as part of Cowes Charter and also explored the constituency split to take place on the Isle of Wight. They then completed a quiz to learn more about UK parliament and how they can be politically active. We are so pleased with how well students engaged with this charter activities.
Year 12 language were justifiably pleased (as were teachers!) to see how many new terms they’d taken on board, and were able to note, since starting English Language A Level in September. Well done Year 12, keep up the fantastic work.
Some excellent work from our brilliant Year 12 Psychology students who memorised the multistore model of memory and recreated it using play dough and pipe cleaners!
On the 1st November, Team MFL celebrated Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Day of the Dead honors ancient Aztec traditions merged with All Souls' Day. This holiday, mainly celebrated in Mexico and Spain on 1st and 2nd of November, is like a family reunion, where deceased ancestors are the honored guests. It is a joyous occasion, a time to remember and cherish the memory of those who have passed.
NOVEMBER
In Life Science, Year 9 students have were learning about inheritance and DNA by working in groups and following a method to extract DNA from kiwi fruit.
Whole Academy Act of Remembrance Cowes Enterprise College students delivered a heartfelt Whole Academy Act of Remembrance. Their moving performances, including singing, music, and readings, captured the essence of Remembrance Day. Special thanks to the Cowes Combined Cadet Force and all visitors who joined us in this poignant tribute, as well as to the Food Team for the delicious biscuits. The Cowes Combined Cadet Force, along with the Cowes Sea Cadets were involved in the Poppy collecting and various Remembrance events.
Isle of Wight Schools Cross Country Relays Year 8 girls had a team of Maisie. C, Amelie. G, Hannah. Y & Esmae. S who went first and gave the girls an amazing head start to help give them a great chance and overall they managed 3rd place.
A huge well done to all students who took part in the Isle of Wight Schools Cross Country Relays which took place recently, hosted by Medina College. Each year group entered a team of four runners who completed one lap of the course each. The conditions on the day were true to cross country style being wet, muddy, cold and windy. All the students that represented Cowes Enterprise did an amazing job despite the weather.
Year 9 Boys followed with Sam. L, Issac. B, James. S & Henry.W, they all ran a great leg despite the weather taking a turn whilst each student competed their lap and muddy conditions making it super hard the boys managed 5th place. Year 9 girls had a team of only three Gigi. C, Faith. R & Maia. U who did two loops of the course giving the girls an amazing start. The girls battled through and managed to come an impressive 2nd place.
Last but not least the year 10 girls Emily. S, Olivia. Burt, Olivia. B and Merryn. S had the worst of the conditions with grass now completely turned into a mud bath. They all ran amazingly well and managed to Year 7 boys were up first and the team gain a 3rd place to finish off the afternoon. consisted of Leo. W, Jack. G, Dylan. B & Riley. P they all ran a great lap each and All students were a credit to the school managed to overtake a few schools during and themselves and with some horrendous this time finishing an amazing 3rd place. weather and conditions that were difficult Year 7 girls followed with a team of Amelia. they all did amazing. R, Amelia. B, Anne. G & Chloe. G again Well done to everyone who took part! We battled the elements during their run and are incredibly proud all of our students. the girls came in 5th place. Year 8 boys were next up with the team Finn. S, Chris. H, Patrick. DS & Jasper. R. All boys ran a great leg of the relay and narrowly missed out on 3rd but achieved a well deserve 4th position.
Year 11 Netball National School’s County
Our year 11 (U16) Netball team attended the National School’s County Round for the IOW on Friday 17th November at Seaclose park and competed against two other well established teams from Ryde School and Priory. The girls did a great job on court showing some excellent game play. The girls managed to win one game and loose the other gaining them a worthy runners up position. This means they will have the opportunity to go to Southampton and compete in the South of England Netball tournament. Well done girls, we are super proud of you. Isobel M, Evie C, Amy G, Katie L, Cassidy B, Evie T, Macey B, Lily W, Scarlet G (who is playing up a year group!).
Year 10 Netball Tournament On Thursday 19th October CEC hosted the Isle of Wight Schools Year 10 netball tournament. The team played well against some tough competition from other IOW school teams. Cowes won two games out of 5 placing them 4th overall. Well done to all that took part, we are super proud of how you all conducted yourself throughout the tournament. Players – Ava. J, Betsy. G, Merryn. S, Ella. Y, Eloise. I, Isla. P, Libby. H, Biba. D Over the tournament other schools nominated player of the tournament for all schools. Special mention and well done to Merryn. S who was the player nominated. Many thanks to four sports leaders who stayed to help run the tournament, they were a great help. Scarlett. G, Gigi. C, Grace. C & Cayla. R
Year 9 Boys vs Vallingby AIK from Sweden
On Friday 4th November Cowes Enterprise College welcomed Swedish touring football club Vallingby AIK to play our Year 9 boys football team. From the first whistle to the last Cowes were relentless in play, scoring in the first 5 minutes with a well worked goal from Luca B. A second goal from Ashton shortly followed and Cowes settled into the game well despite some attractive passing football being played by the visitors. The determination shown by the Cowes team ensured a comfortable cushion of 4 – 0 at half time with a third goal from Ashton C and Adam E. The second half started off with Cowes keeping on the front foot, with the goal of the match coming from Ashton C for his third by way of a fantastic overhead kick. The visitors still fought hard and the game became tighter with several hard-fought challenges, yet Cowes continued with the passion to win every ball meaning the score soon reached 7-0 with goals coming from Luca B and Efe Y. Into the final period of the half and Cowes felt the pressure of a rare attack with one of the opposing strikers just knocking the ball past the keeper winning a penalty, with the slightest contact made in the attempt to save the ball. The Swedish player slotted the ball home to make it 7-1. With the final whistle blown, both teams showed great sportsmanship congratulating each other and their respective teachers/coaches. A fantastic fixture which we can hopefully have the opportunity of playing again in the future.
Year 7 and Year 8 vs The Bay and CTK Cowes played CTK first with the Year 7s victorious in a 3-1 win with goals coming from Riley P, Jack G and Jaxson A. The Year 8s dominating play in their match earned them a 7-0 win with goals from Kian S (3), Sonny G (2), Riv H and Olly C. With CTK winning the toss to decide who received a rest match following a 5-minute interval, both Cowes teams then played The Bay. Both matches were far tighter in possession and resulted in close contests. Some great teamwork and resilience saw the Year 7s win 1-0 thanks to a goal from Levi P, and the Year 8s win 2-0 with both goals from Kian S. Well done to (Year 7): Theo L, Hamish R, Olly H, Kenzo A, Kai M, Fin S, Levi P, Cam W, Jobi M, Jayden G, Jack G, Jaxson A, Archie F, Kai M, Dylan B, Jack K, Finley S, Harry O, Luke D, Marley B, Raff S, Archie F, Riley P, Leo W and Fraser P. (Year 8): Matthew B, Jasper R, Arthur H, Sonny G, Will I, Riv H, Jack R, Kian S, Theo B, Logan P, Chris H and Oliver C.
Student Success at Qinetiq Powerboat Challenge A group of Cowes Enterprise College students recently attended the Qinetiq Powerboat Challenge 2023 in Haslar, Gosport. During this STEM-focused event, students from Cowes Enterprise College showcased their engineering prowess by designing and manufacturing a powerboat named ‘Step Up,’ drawing inspiration from the hull designs of Axopar. Competing against schools from across the south coast, the students demonstrated exceptional skills and determination. Working in line with Cowes Enterprise College’s award-winning Maritime Futures curriculum, students showcased their engineering prowess by designing and manufacturing a powerboat named ‘Step Up,’ drawing inspiration from the hull designs of Axopar. They then competed in a series of races against other schools across the south coast. Cowes Enterprise College are so proud of our students, who won the heats with the most points, and entered into Final A and completed the threelap race in a very credible second place. Recognising the innovative design and presentation skills of Team CEC, the naval architects at Qinetiq and the judges honoured Team CEC with the prestigious ‘Judges’ Award.’ The Qinetiq Powerboat Challenge provides invaluable STEM experience, empowering students to engineer their own powerboat for competitive racing. Beyond the thrill of the races, students engaged with professionals from QinetiQ, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Maritime UK, British Marine, and more. This platform facilitated meaningful conversations about career paths in science, engineering, mathematics, and project management. Principal of Cowes Enterprise College, Rachel Kitley, said: “The Qinetiq Powerboat Challenge not only showcases our students’ talent in STEM but also aligns with our award-winning Maritime Futures curriculum which encourages all students to explore maritime-related fields. We are delighted that the dedication and creativity of our students was recognised with the ‘Judges’ Award’ and we are so proud of this remarkable achievement. We look forward to fostering more opportunities in STEM and Maritime education in the future.”
The Year 7 boys football team started off their league fixtures with a trip to Ryde School on Tuesday. In a very tight game the score changed hands several times throughout the match. With a goal in the last 2 minutes of the game the boys lost 54 with Cowes’ goals coming from Jaxson A (2), Cam W and Leo W.
Year 8 Boys vs Medina
Our year 8 boys football team faced Medina on the 20th October in what turned out to be a great game for the boys! An excellent first half saw us go in 4-0 up at half time as Kian S scored all 4! The second half turned out to be just as good as the first with another 4 goals, 1 more from Kian S, 2 from Sonny G and 1 from Oliver P resulting in a 8-0 win for Cowes! Mr Barron and Mr Parker-Meadows decided to award player of the match to Kian S for his excellent performance and 5 goals!
FOOTBALL AT CEC
Year 7 Boys vs Ryde School
Football: CTK and Hampshire Cup 1st Round The Year 9 boys football started off their league fixtures against Christ the King on Tuesday 3rd October. Following last year’s success as league champions, the boys continued their winning ways playing some very confident football resulting in an impressive 7-1 victory. A great team performance with goals coming from Ashton C (3), Luca B, Efe Y, Trav P and Adam E. This warmed them up nicely for their second game later in the week, the first round of the Hampshire Cup. On Thursday 5th October our Year 9 boys football team welcomed The Petersfield School to Cowes for their first round Hampshire cup tie. The game started off evenly with Cowes just on top and after around 15 minutes Ashton picked up the ball and took it round a couple of defenders and scoring to put us 1-0 up. A few minutes later Ashton replicated his first goal to get his second and put us 2-0 up. With the game in the balance, Anthony in goal made an excellent 1 on 1 save to keep his clean sheet intact. Just after Leo produced a brilliant volley to make it 3-0 to Cowes. Just before half time some more good play from the team resulted in our 4th through Luca with a great finish. Just after the restart Ashton made it 5-0 and got his hat-trick. Super sub, Connor then scored what everyone decided as goal of the game with some great build up play before an excellent first touch and finish from Connor. Adam rounded off the scoring to finish the game off with Cowes winning 7-0. The team were excellent from front to back, Anthony in goal with some great saves, our defence were unable to be broken down, our midfield controlling the game, our attackers scoring for fun and the excellent performances from our substitutes! The players voted Connor M as player of the match for his brilliant goal in the second half. Mr Parker-Meadows and Mr Barron voted Ashton C for their player of the match for controlling the midfield and scoring an excellent hat-trick.
Year 10 Student Success in “Photo the World” Competition Cowes Enterprise College are celebrating
A balance between man-made and nature,
the remarkable achievement of Year 10
whilst the dramatic colours of the sunset
student Maisie W who clinched the Key
provide its own curiosity and interest
Stage 4 victory in the “Photo the World”
pulling people together (not shown in the
competition
photo) to share the moment of sunset, the
organised
by
Ormiston
Academies Trust.
photo focuses on the quiet peace rather than the shared interest.
The nationwide competition invited pupils from Ormiston Academies Trust schools to
Rachel
participate,
Enterprise
taking
a
photo
of
the
Kitley,
Principal
College,
of
said:
“We
exceptionally
or
outstanding achievement the ‘Photo the
landscape,
that
promotes
curiosity and fascination with the world
World’
Competition.
around us.
encapsulate
the
of
are
environment, whether it be wildlife, nature urban
proud
Cowes Maisie’s
Her
ability
to
inherent
beauty
and
delicate balance between urban life and Maisie’s winning submission features the
nature in our local environment is truly
Gunard Beach Huts, situated not far from
remarkable. Maisie’s success stands as a
Cowes
testament to the exceptional talent and
Enterprise
College,
silhouetted
against a sunset in late summer.
creativity
nurtured
within
our
student
body. We look forward to seeing the In her words, ” The photo shows the
inclusion of our local scenery in the ‘Photo
beauty and peace of the setting sun in an
the World’ calendar.”
urbanised seafront, the balance between the
natural
world
and
buildings, the beach huts.
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Year 7 Maritime Geography Field Trip In October, All students in year 7 took part in a Geography fieldtrip in order to explore the Maritime land uses in Cowes. We had the opportunity to walk a transect along Cowes high street from the Floating Bridge all the way along to the Parade. In addition we were also given a unique insight working
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Cowes High Student Finn being part of a team lifting boats from the water for maintenance.
Students Set Sail on a Transformational Voyage with Ocean Youth Trust South Thirteen Cowes Enterprise College students have recently embarked on an inspiring and transformative voyage with Ocean Youth Trust South, an extraordinary adventure that endeavours to leave a lasting impact on their lives. The week-long voyage aboard the Ocean Youth Trust South vessel, Prolific, not only introduced them to the wonders of the sea but also imparted invaluable life skills and experiences. Ocean Youth Trust South, a charitable organisation, is dedicated to providing young people aged 12-25 with the opportunity to develop essential life skills, self-esteem, and social intelligence through adventure under sail. Their 30meter sailing boat, Prolific, serves as the vessel of personal development, navigating young crew members through challenges and triumphs on the open water. During the voyage, students from Cowes Enterprise College actively engaged in the workings of the ship, from steering and hoisting sails to navigating and keeping a vigilant lookout. The experience was immersive, providing students with handson knowledge and a profound appreciation for the maritime world. The journey, which included tacking up to Yarmouth, gybing down to Ryde, and anchoring in Osborne Bay, brought students closer to the marine
environment, fostering an understanding of the importance of protecting our oceans. It also aimed to inspire future maritime career opportunities among the participants. Cowes Harbour Commission generously funded this expedition, ensuring that local students had access to such an opportunity could partake in a life-changing experience. Principal Rachel Kitley of Cowes Enterprise College, said: "This experience with Ocean Youth Trust South is invaluable for our students. It not only introduces them to the joys and challenges of the sea but also nurtures essential life skills and broadens their horizons. We are immensely grateful to Cowes Harbour Commission and Ocean Youth Trust South for making this voyage possible."
OCTOBER
As part of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival we were delighted to welcome some inspiring authors to the academy including Monica Greep, Natasha Farrant, Joe Craig and Jack Elsom. We are so grateful to everyone involved for spending time with us and for sharing their knowledge and experiences with our students.
In Key Stage 4 science, Year 11 students were calculating the gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and initial velocity of their projectiles and in Year 10 students created models to explain the stages of mitosis – cell division.
Brilliant Sixth Form students Trinity and Velimira spent time in London with PLMR, an award winning public affairs, PR and digital marketing agency based in Westminster. They toured the local Westminster area, had a tour of Parliament and spent time in the PLMR office working on projects!
In Design Technology Year 9 students used the iterative design process to design and make a Memphis inspired passive speaker, for their device or phone. The work has included students looking at the Memphis style, highlighting the style's characteristics and using these in their design drawings.
Year 8 design technology students have been looking at how CAMs operate whilst manufacturing their mechanical toy using a manufactured board, plywood. Great investigation work Year 8!
Cowes Students Forge Lasting Connections in Spain Cowes Enterprise College students embarked on a journey to Calahorra, La Rioja, in the North of Spain, where they experienced an enriching cultural exchange that deepened their global perspectives and created enduring connections. The exchange program saw Spanish students warmly welcomed by Cowes Enterprise College students into their homes last academic year. In September, the tables turned and the Spanish students reciprocated the hospitalty, strengthening bonds and broadening horizons. Upon their arrival in Calahorra, Cowes Enterprise College students were met with open arms by their host families.
The learning experiences were not confined to science, as they also had the chance to dig deeper into history and religious studies in Zaragoza. Visiting the Palacio de la Aljafería, a fortified medieval palace from the 11th century, and the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basilica were among the enriching activities. The trip also had a focus on health as students underwent a full health check in the Nursing Department at the school where trainees practised their skills on our students. Activities included checking sugar levels, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, as well as practical skills like bandaging, transferring on/off beds, and hospital transport. The final days of the exchange featured physical education and geography lessons in the mountains of El Barranco Perdido, where students discovered dinosaur footprints similar to those found on the Isle of Wight.
This marked the beginning of an exciting adventure filled with an array of unique experiences. From invigorating hikes in the breath-taking mountains to captivating explorations of the charming town, students forged cherished memories. They delved into the local culture by attending an ‘corrida’, a practice bullfighting event but where no bulls are harmed). Some students even attended school with their Spanish peers. One highlight of the trip was the opportunity to visit the town hall, where Cowes Enterprise College student Isla briefly stepped into the role of Mayor of the Town. Students also explored the town’s stunning cathedral. As the trip continued, students had an educational day in Logroño, where they delved into the science of fermentation and viticulture, followed by an exploration of Logroño city center.
Magical Day at Harry Potter Studio Tour for CEC Students On Friday 22nd September, Cowes Enterprise College students studying Film Studies and Textiles embarked on an enchanting adventure at the Harry Potter Studio Tour near Watford. The day commenced with an immersive lesson by the studio’s education team, where students delved into the intricacies of camera angles and shots. They discovered how these cinematic techniques are harnessed to create specific effects on the audience within films. This enchanting experience took our students behind the scenes, allowing them to explore authentic costumes, props, white card models, costume mood boards, and unveil some of the enchanting secrets behind the Harry Potter films. The real magic of the day unfolded as our students embarked on the studio tour, where they learned about the extraordinary creative work that brought the captivating world of Harry Potter to life. The tour’s location, situated next to Warner Brothers Leavesden film studios, where numerous box office hits, including the year’s blockbuster Barbie, have been brought to life, added an extra sprinkle of magic to the experience. Our students exhibited fantastic behaviour throughout the day, and we hope they had an amazing time and made some unforgettable memories. It was truly a day filled with wonder and inspiration, where our students got a glimpse into the captivating world of filmmaking
IIn Food Technology, Year 9 students made meatballs with a tomato sauce. In year 9 students develop their skill set by writing down the timings and recipe during a demonstration. These timing sheets are then used for their food practical lesson the following week. It was a very enjoyable practical, with some lessons to perhaps learn for next time. Well done everyone, we are really proud of how well you worked and how your food turned out!
20 students in years 12 and 13 visited the University of Cambridge on Friday 15th September with Mrs Cody, Mr Sutton and Beth Cobden, our former Head Student, who is currently studying at Cambridge. We had a brilliant day visiting lots of colleges, listening to talks and collecting freebies. It was a thoroughly inspiring and motivational visit.
Mrs Eriksson and Mrs Lewis took the year 13 Geography students on a dynamic and fascinating fieldtrip to the Ventnor coast. Starting at Monks Bay, the students completed a range of data collection techniques forming part of their compulsory fieldwork experiences of the Alevel course. They learnt about the vulnerability of the landslip, the importance of finding a balance between physical processes and human activity and got to witness the hard engineering strategies in action!
Year 7 have been doing a fabulous job with their Physical Science. Recently, they have been measuring boiling points.
SEPTEMBER
Year 7 have been doing a fabulous job with their Physical Science. Recently, they have been measuring boiling points.
Cowes Enterprise College Students Awarded Aspirational Eco-Schools Green Flag Students at Cowes Enterprise College have once again earned a Distinction in the coveted Green Flag Award, as part of their work with the academy’s Eco-Council. The internationally acclaimed Green Flag award, granted by Eco-Schools, celebrates the environmental accomplishments of youth, highlighting the significance of their dedicated efforts. This accolade also acknowledges their contributions towards fostering a greener and more sustainable school environment. Eco-Schools, in their assessment, lauded the students’ unwavering commitment to environmental preservation and their proactive participation in sustainability projects. Their collaborative approach, involving a diverse array of school community stakeholders, reflects an inclusive ethos. The Green Flag with Distinction award recognises students’ strategic planning, evident in projects such as beach cleans and the creation of a Remembrance Garden. This accolade underscores the remarkable impact of the Eco-Council’s community-oriented actions, amplifying awareness and commitment to environmental stewardship.
Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, said: “The Eco-Schools Green Flag award is an internationally recognised symbol of high environmental standards. The pupils and school staff that earn the award deserve immense credit for their hard work, determination, and creativity. Their passion for protecting our planet is an inspiration to us all.” Principal, Rachel Kitley, said: “Securing the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award demands enthusiasm, dedication, and a resolute intention to create an impact. The remarkable achievements of our students are a source of immense pride. Their unwavering commitment serves as an inspiration, filling us with hope for the future of our planet.”
CEC Welcomes Launch of UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce Report Cowes Enterprise College welcomes the launch of the UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce report, ‘A Step Change in UK Shipbuilding Skills’, which makes a series of recommendations to address skills challenges across the shipbuilding sector. The report was launched at London International Shipping Week and sets out a plan to help ensure the UK shipbuilding sector has access to the skills it needs in both the immediate and long term. The Taskforce has spent the last year exploring shipbuilding skills challenges and developing a set of recommendations for industry, educators and government that seek to address these. Cowes Enterprise College Principal, Rachel Kitley, has been a member of the Taskforce and played a key role in developing its recommendations. Members of the UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce including Principal, Rachel Kitley and Vice Principal, Tom Harding. The Taskforce has also developed a toolkit to help employers, especially smaller businesses, better engage with the skills system. This has been released today alongside the report. The toolkit is intended to raise employer awareness of how to use free and funded initiatives to promote shipbuilding and recruit or train skilled people. In a speech to maritime and education leaders, the Taskforce Chair Dr Paul Little, Principal of City of Glasgow College, outlined the Taskforce’s key recommendations, which include: To establish a new, sector-wide narrative for shipbuilding to promote it as a vibrant and inclusive sector; To help the sector engage more productively with the existing skills system, to leverage and maximise its use (supported by the toolkit); To forecast the impact of technological change in the sector on skills; and To set up an industry-led skills delivery group to oversee and drive delivery of the recommendations, and to be a voice for skills needs in the sector. The report includes a call to action for industry, asking shipbuilding businesses to support these recommendations. Cowes Enterprise College already models this with the award-winning Maritime Futures curriculum on offer at the academy.
Cowes Enterprise College was awarded the prestigious Maritime UK Award for Future Skills in recognition of the academy’s work embedding maritime learning into the curriculum. The report makes a number of recommendations to governments across the UK. Government has committed to consider these and publish a formal response. Cowes Enterprise College Principal Rachel Kitley said: “At Cowes Enterprise College we are committed to promoting maritime learning and industry engagement. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of these recommendations on our shipbuilding sector.”
SEPTEMBER
Martin Grant from the University of Southampton Nursing team visited to give a talk to interested sixth form students about careers in Healthcare. It was fascinating and full of helpful tips and we are super grateful to Martin for his time!
Absolutely incredible turnout to netball club! Thank you to all of the students across years 8 to 11 that came.
Exciting things happening in Science Club including fun with bubbles and reveaing secret messages with the help of things such as lemon juice, tealights and cranberry sauce.
All of our students made us proud with how well they have settled in. We were so pleased to see how mature, courageous and resilient our new year 7 students were when it came to getting used to their new lessons and travelling around the academy. Our returning students delighted us with how quick they were to settle back in and the high standard of learning that they displayed. Well done everyone! Keep up the great work when we return in January!
Year 7 students have been settling into Design and Technology in the workshop! We are really proud of their mature and sensible attitudes when working with tools and machinery!
GCSE results a cause for celebration at CEC Students at Cowes Enterprise College are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results, as they get ready to take their next steps in their education journey. Everyone has come together to mark the achievements of all the students, who have worked exceptionally hard over the past couple of years to secure these grades. oday’s GCSE results continue to be good with 74% of students achieving a grade 9 to 4 in both English and Maths, and 52% achieving a grade 9 to 5. TThese results come after last week’s very successful A-Level results, where Cowes Enterprise College successfully achieved 24% A*-A, 57% A*-B and 81% A* – C with an average grade of a B. Alongside the continued success of the academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), some particular individual highlights include:Emily Tickner successfully achieved three 9’s, five 8’s and one 7. Sumaiya Musabbir successfully achieved two 9s, four 8’s and three 7s. Elena Cowley successfully achieved three 9’s, five 8’s and one 7. Rees Harker successfully achieved two 9’s, three 8’s, three 7’s and a 5. Jess Blackwell successfully achieved four 9’s, one 8 and two 6’s Freddie Sheath successfully achieved one 9, two 8’s, four 7’s, one 6 and a 4. Liberty Marshall successfully achieved two 9’s, five 7’s, and two 6’s. Erin Wynn successfully achieved one 9, two 8’s three 7’s, a Level 2 Distinction, a Level 2 Merit and a 6 Jacob Harper-Sowerby successfully achieved four 8’s, two 7’s a 6, a 5, and a 4 Rachel Kitley, Principal at Cowes Enterprise College said: “I am incredibly proud of each and every one of our students, as they should be of themselves too. They have all worked really hard to secure these excellent results, which will allow them to take their exciting next steps. The support of staff members, parents, carers, and the wider community has also played a pivotal role in ensuring these achievements, and I am very grateful for that.”
Cowes Enterprise College Continues to Celebrate Fantastic Student Achievements at A Level Students and staff at Cowes Enterprise College are celebrating receiving their A Level results, enabling them to secure places at prestigious universities, on coveted apprenticeships and selected employment. The sixth form students at Cowes Enterprise College, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), have achieved some excellent results which reflect the hard work and commitment shown throughout their studies. Overall, students’ results have remained at an average grade of a B. All students across the academy performed incredibly well, with some of the individual standout achievements including: Kieron Young has successfully achieved A*, A*, A and will be reading Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester Lucy Ashdown has successfully achieved A*, A*, B and will be reading Psychology at the University of Surrey. Fina Bell has successfully achieved A*, A*, B and will be reading Psychology in Education at the University of York Lexi Bird has successfully achieved A*, A, A and will be reading Illustration at the Brighton School of Art Samuel Rivett has successfully achieved A, A, A, Distinction and will be reading Psychology at the University of Exeter Billy Williams has successfully achieved Distinction*, Distinction*, B and will be studying Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Chichester
Rachel Kitley, Principal at Cowes Enterprise College, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and what they have achieved this year. Their results reflect the another strong year for the academy as a whole, but also demonstrates the dedication and commitment of the pupils themselves, as well as our hardworking staff and supportive wider community. We look forward to seeing the future successes of our students.”
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR