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Friday 14th September
Dear parents and carers, We have had a calm and productive week as we get used to being together again. The summer holidays are already starting to fade a little as we focus on getting the new academic year off to a successful start. This has been a busy week for us at Cowes. Many of our clubs are now either up or running or ready to launch and along with getting our music lessons started, we have also had our first meeting for our forthcoming drama production. Our year 7s and new members of staff are settling well into the academy and our routines and all our students should feel proud of the positive start they have made to the year. My parent surgeries begin next week and I am pleased that parents have booked in both to get to know me and also to discuss the work of the school directly with me. This term I will be holding parent surgeries twice weekly on a Tuesday afternoon from 1pm – 2.30pm and from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Attendance is by pre-booked appointments only so please either email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book in a slot in advance of each Tuesday.
I am looking forward to being able to meet Year 7 parents at our Year 7 tutor evening on Tuesday. Do please come and say hello to me if you are able during what I’m sure will be both a useful and reassuring evening. With best wishes, Rachel Kitley
Rowing Success for Sam Huge congratulations to Sam EvansMurray in Year 10 on his recent success in rowing. Sam and his team took place in the South Coast Championships in Deal. Sam came in first place in the Men's Novice Fours event and second place in the J14 event. We are incredibly proud of Sam’s achievement!
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The Bronze award is open to students over 14 years old. The expeditions take place around Easter so if a student in Year 9 has turned 14 before this point they are welcome to take part. There are many e x c i t i n g opportunities within the Duke of Edinburgh’s award including
MasterChef, gardening, expeditions and much more!
REMINDERS & INFORMATION Year 7 Forms
Uniform
Please could any outstanding Data Collection Sheets be returned to Reception as soon as possible?
Information on our uniform can be found at: http://cowesec.org/partners-and-new-starters/uniform.
Please make sure that these contain your correct email address.
The majority of communication we have with parents, including weekly newsletters, is via email. We will be holding a Year 7 Tutor Evening on Tuesday 18th September, this will give you the opportunity to meet your child’s tutor and to discuss how they are settling in. In order for you to be able to book appointments, we need to email you log in information and instructions. Please could we also have any Photography Consent Forms and Technology Use Agreements returned as soon as possible?
Information for Y7 parents and carers Show My Homework, Online Payment System and SIMS Parent
Cowes Enterprise College uniform is available online and at the Simmonds school shop on site.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours Monday: Wednesday: Friday:
12.00—1.45pm 2.45—2.35pm 12.00—1.45pm
Canteen Menus Menus for the canteen are now available on our website under the ‘Parent Information’ heading. Autumn Menu—Weeks 1, 2 and 3 http://www.cowesec.org/assets/docs/Menu-Prices-September-2018.pdf
Drinks and Snacks 2018 http://www.cowesec.org/assets/docs/Drinks-and-Snacks-Menu-2018.pdf
Forthcoming Events Monday 17th September
Cadet Taster Session (Capstan House 5.30—6.30pm)
Tuesday 18th September
Year 7 Tutor Evening
Thursday 27th September
Year 6 Open Evening
Wednesday 10th October
Year 11 Higher Education Evening
Thursday 18th October Friday 19th October
Further information regarding use of Show My Homework and our Online Payment System were sent via First Class post on Tuesday 11th September. If you have not received these yet please contact us via info@cowesec.org or call 203103.
Information regarding SIMS Parent was sent via email today (Friday 14th September) .
Physics Festival and Last Day of Term (early closure) Staff Development Day
Forthcoming Trips Friday 28th September Harry Potter Trip (Y10 Art & Film students) Friday 12th October
Old Bailey Trip (for L3 Business, Law and Sociology students)
The deadline for payment and forms for the Old Bailey trip is Friday 28th September.
REMINDERS & INFORMATION SIMS Parent SIMS Parent App is a tool that we use at Cowes Enterprise College. You can use this to view your student’s attendance, their timetable, their achievement and behaviour points and more! You can also use SIMS Parent to update your contact information. Designed with input from both schools and parents, SIMS Parent is intuitive, informative and immediate, providing parents with information on their child's progress to help inform, celebrate and support their child. You can access SIMS Parent on your browser via https:// www.simsparent.co.uk/ or by downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play! If you require a link code email to be sent please contact us via info@cowesec.org to request.
Floating Bridge Shuttle Bus Autumn Term tickets are now available from Reception . Tickets can be purchased online through Scopay in pack of 20 for ÂŁ10. Once payment has been made online, students should request tickets from Reception. Tickets are single use only, non-transferrable and nonrefundable. Please note that lost tickets will need to be repurchased. Students eligible for free school meals are able to request a pass to access the Floating Bridge Shuttle Bus for free. The mini bus will travel between the Floating Bridge and Cowes Enterprise College every morning. The shuttle bus will be waiting in Medina Road, visible from the ferry. The shuttle bus will leave Medina Road at 08.10am and then a second shuttle will leave Medina Road at 08.20am.
Attendance Attending is the first part of succeeding! A reminder that the procedure to report a student absence is to call the main Academy number (01983 203103), select Option 1 and leave a message on the Student Absence Line before 8.30am. There is no direct number for the absence line. Phone calls need to be made every day of the student's absence. The absence should be followed up with a letter detailing the duration and reason for absence on the student's return to the Academy. Our whole academy attendance this week was 95.4%
Summer 2019 External Examinations To All Parents and Carers of Students Sitting External Examinations in Summer 2019. Please can you be aware that the Joint Council for Qualifications have timetabled a contingency day for Wednesday 26th June 2019 for any GCSE and/or GCE examinations that may sustain national or local disruption during the June 2019 examination series. Therefore all students that are sitting exams next Summer must still be available to sit exams until this date. Any queries please email our Exams Officer, Mrs Hambley on ahambley@cowesec.org.
Drop off and collection Please be reminded that no parking is permitted on the white ZigZag lines surrounding the pedestrian crossing outside the Academy.
ACADEMY CLUBS Club Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Time
Location
uCECLele Training Band
Lunch
MU02
Chess Club
Lunch
BT11
GCSE Art Catch Up Session
3-4pm
CA12
STOMP (jazz percussion group)
2.45—3.45pm
MU02
Jazz Band
2.45—3.45pm
MU02
Science Club (starts Wednesday 19th September)
2.45—3.45pm
SRC
BTEC Business Revision
2.45—3.30pm
BU11
GCSE Art Catch Up Session
3-4pm
CA12
Communication Club
2.45—3.30pm
Reception
uCEClele (auditions required)
Lunch
MU02
Chess Club
Lunch
BT11
Badminton Club
2.45pm—4.00pm
Winder Centre
Props, Costume & Scenery Club
3-4pm
CA15
Choir
Lunch
MU02
Communication Club Wednesday 2.45—3.30pm Meet in Reception We will be working with IW Radio to produce a news bulletin to be played on their show each week. There will also be lots of opportunities to practice public speaking, debating and discussions around journalism.
After School Support Sessions Food Preparation and Nutrition, Design Technology, Child Develop and Health and Social Care
We will hold after school support for NEA work or revision and recap will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Everyone welcome.
BTEC Coursework Booster Sessions BTEC Coursework Days Saturday 29th September Saturday 24th November 9am—3pm
BTEC Business Finance Resit Friday 12th October
Revision sessions on Wednesdays from 2.45—3.30pm in BU11