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Friday 16th November
Dear parents and carers, With only 5 weeks to go until the Christmas break, there is a lot to take note of at CEC. Please be sure to read the ‘Upcoming Academy Dates’ section of the newsletter and to commit events to your diary! Year 11and 13 have their mocks fast approaching, starting on Monday 10th December, with a small number of exams beginning earlier, and finish on Thursday 20th December. Year 11 students have received revision timetables and exam dates this week and we wish them well with this very busy period of revision. Our annual school play this year is Arabian Nights and our performances take place from the 18th – 20th December. Our students have been rehearsing with great enthusiasm and it is set to be a terrific run of evenings. We would also love to share our carol service with you; this takes place at St Mary’s Church, Northwood at 6.30pm on Monday 17th December. Over the next few weeks we also have Oxbridge mock interviews, Year 10 parents’ evening, our Christmas Fayre and the whole of Year 7 watching a pantomime in Year 7. Term ends on Friday 21 st December at 12.10pm. Thank you to all parents who attended Year 9 parents’ evening, which was very successful. I was attending the Ormiston Academies Trust annual conference this week and so wasn’t able to attend this parents’ evening as I usually do. I am delighted to share that Cowes Enterprise College received a coveted award for having the highest GCSE exam results in the whole trust for Grade 4-9 passes in English and Maths. I continue to offer parent surgery time over the next half term and really enjoy meeting parents in these sessions. A reminder that I hold them twice weekly on a Tuesday afternoon from 1pm – 2.30pm and from 3.30pm – 5.30pm to enable parents to get to know me and discuss the work of the school with me directly. Attendance is by pre-booked appointments only. 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. With best wishes, Rachel Kitley
Safeguarding A huge week supporting Anti-bullying week this week at the academy!
Anti bullying week The academy supported anti-bullying week this week and there are so many excellent things to report on! Odd Sock Monday was a success lots of students talked about odd socks and understanding the fact we were wearing them to represent how we should, as a community, be celebrating even the smallest of differences about each other. The students have been involved in lots of education this week surround the theme of bullying and #choose respect – the national theme for the week this year. Students had assemblies on the key themes of respect and what constitute bullying and what the systems are in place at the academy to enable our continued swift action on things if they occur. Students report that: ‘Bullying is rare but if it does happen, staff deal with it quickly and effectively.’ Work during this week has also focused on our academy Policy in Practice review cycles, where we ensure that we involve students to feed into key academy policies so we can ensure that we are keeping our policies, live, relevant and that they continue to be effective in what they are meant to be doing. The Anti-bullying policy review has started this week as planned. Thank you to all students who have so far been involved in the process.
Wall of Respect! #choose respect.
Next week, our CEC ‘Wall of Respect will be up and running – thank you to all students who have sent through their offerings in line with the tutor programme. Students were asked to # phrases of respect that we, as a community, should living by. Next week will focus a celebration of this.
SSSAs! Senior Student Safeguarding Ambassadors Our new Senior Student Safeguarding Ambassadors (6th form) were appointed this week. They will be following a Yearlong ambassador programme to work with younger students and the Safeguarding Team. Their role mainly, after accredited training, is to be a source of support to younger students in issues such as friendship, work, online etc.
Reminder Please can parents, when dropping off, be extra mindful of appropriate speeds and of students crossing from the bike sheds to the main reception.
This reindeer needs a name! You will have the opportunity to give this reindeer a name at our Christmas Fayre. All are welcome!
Year 7 have raised £110 for BBC Children in Need through their Bake Sale and Duck Race fund raising. All cakes sold out within the first 10 minutes of break time! Well done and thank you to the following students for their help selling the cakes:
Brogan S Lottie W Joseph A-G Florence R Erin A
On Saturday 3rd and 10th November, members of Cowes College CCF took to the streets of Cowes in order to raise funds for the Royal British Legion by selling poppies. A total of £700 was raised by the unit. On Thursday 8th November, 12 Cadets from the unit attended the opening of the Field of Remembrance at Carisbrooke Castle by HM Lord-Lieutenant Major General Sir Martin White. On Friday 9th November, Cowes Enterprise College’s Annual Whole College Act of Remembrance service took place. As it was the Centenary of the First World War, Tutor groups researched the names of the 147 service personnel who lost their lives and are remembered on the Cowes War Memorial in Northwood Park. Special thanks to the sixth formers, and Year 7 students who were involved in the drumming and the playing of the Last post and Reveille. Thanks also goes to the members of the choir on the singing of the song Gassed last night. On Sunday 11th November the cadets took part in the Cowes Remembrance Parade and Church service at St Mary’s Church in Northwood Park. The College’s Remembrance box was used in the Church to represent the 147 names along with a candle for each person being lit.
Miss Wisniowski and Miss Crane’s Year 7 SRS groups have done some fantastic work this week for anti-bullying week! Well done everyone!
The deadline for payments is fast approaching. Please ensure your balance is paid by 10th December. There is a parents meeting on Wednesday 16th January at 7pm.
Reminder for all year 11 Geographers The fieldtrips are next week. 11C – Monday 11A – Tuesday 11B – Thursday. We will leave school at 10.45 on these days and will be returning on the 15.45 Red Jet so students will be dismissed or collected from West Cowes Red Jet terminal at 16.15. Students will need to dress appropriately (nonschool uniform) and make sure that they have clothing to suit the weather conditions as we are outside for the day (it looks like being cold and possibly wet). Students may bring packed lunch or have some time to get some lunch in West Quay. Please remember to bring the £5 needed for the boat ticket on the day. Any questions or concerns then please email kwiltshire@cowesec.org
Mrs Wiltshire
REMINDERS & INFORMATION Attendance Attending is the first part of succeeding!
Our whole academy attendance this week was 94.4%
Students should be in the building by 8.25am for a 8.30am prompt start in their tutor class. Any student arriving after 8.30am will be considered as being late. 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.
Uniform A reminder that piercings are not and never have been acceptable in a nose. A clear spacer must be worn or the stud removed. Also a reminder that trousers need to be non-skinny and skirts rolled to the correct length. Support from parents is appreciated with this. Further information on our uniform can be found at: http://cowesec.org/partners-and-new-starters/uniform
Exciting GCSE Literature Study Residential Trip! The English Department is excited to offer our Year 11 and Year 10 students the opportunity to attend a residential GCSE Macbeth study trip to the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford –Upon- Avon on Sunday, January 20th – Monday, January 21st. Letters available from Reception.
Geography Year 11 Intervention Sessions All year 11 geographers have been invited to intervention sessions to provide support in the lead up to the mock exams in January. The next 2 sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday for the next 2 weeks until 3.45pm. Mrs Wiltshire has shared a list of the groups in lessons and also has one posted outside ET03 if you need a reminder. Thank you to everyone who came this week, and we look forward to the sessions next week focusing on Paper 1 tricky topics. - Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Eriksson and Miss Wisniowski
REMINDERS & INFORMATION December Mocks-Year 11 and Year 13 The December mocks for Year 11 and Year 13 start on Thursday 6th December and will end on Thursday 20th December. All students with mock exams will receive an Individual Candidate Timetable which will show the date, time, exam room and seat number for each of their exams. These timetables will be given our during tutor time next week. There will also be seating plans on the examination notice board in the MIZ each day showing both the morning and afternoon exams. If you have any queries regarding the mock exams please contact our Exams Officer Mrs Hambley at ahambley@cowesec.org
Library books We have a large number of library books, which have simply gone missing from the library shelves – or which have been on loan for a long time. Many children have been frustrated to find that one book from a series is missing. Please could you have a thorough search at home for any books belonging to the college, and encourage your children to return them to the library? Mrs Bowen will never be angry at children returning lost books - just grateful to get them back.
Thank you for your help.
Upcoming Academy Dates Thurs day 29th November
Thursday 6th December Thursday 13th December (4—6pm)
Monday 17th December
Year 10 Parents’ Evening (Invitation emails sent Weds14th Nov)
Start of mock exams for Years 11 and 13 Christmas Fayre Carol Service
18th—20th December
Arabian Nights Performances
Friday 21st December
Last Day of Term (early closure)
Year 10 Parents’ Evening Thursday 29th November, 5pm—8pm Invitation emails have been sent to parents and carers for the forthcoming Year 10 Parents’ Evening on Thursday 29th November from 5pm until 8pm. If you have not received this email please call 01983 203103 or email info@cowesec.org. Arabian Nights – 40 cushions and lots broken bracelets needed! We are desperate for as many patterned or plain cushions as possible for our end of term production. If you have any spare at home, please could you drop them off to the drama department. We would also like any broken string bracelets
REMINDERS & INFORMATION Drop off , collection and car park safety Please do not use the Academy car park to drop off and collect students withour prior agreement from the Academy for you to do so. Drop off and collections should be made on Crossfield Avenue remembering that that no parking is permitted on the white ZigZag lines surrounding the pedestrian crossing outside the Academy. Please could we also remind parents that the disabled bay spaces are for holders of valid Blue Badges only.
TERM DATES 2018-2019 For current academic year
TERM DATES 2019-2020 For next academic year 2nd September 2019 th
Start of Autumn Term
st
20th October to 28th October 2018
Half Term Holiday
28 October to 1 November 2019
Half Term Holiday
29th October
Return following Half Term Holiday
20th December 2019 23rd December 2019 to 3rd January 2020
Last Day of Autumn Term Christmas Holiday
6th January 2020 17th February to 21st February 2020
Start of Spring Term Half Term Holiday
3rd April 2020 6th April 2020 to 17th April 2020
Last Day of Spring Term Easter Holiday
20th April 2020
Start of Summer Term
25th May to 29th May 2020
Half Term Holiday
17th July 2020
Last Day of Summer Term
21st December 2018 nd
Last Day of Autumn Term (early closure) th
22 December 2018 to 7 January 2019
Christmas Holiday
th
Staff Development Day
th
8 January 2019
Start of Spring Term
16th February to 24th February 2019
Half Term Holiday
7 January 2019
th
25 February 2019
Return following Half Term Holiday
6th April to 23rd April 2019
Easter Holiday
22nd April 2019
Bank Holiday
rd
23 April 2019
Start of Summer Term
6th May 2019
Bank Holiday
th
nd
25 May to 2 June 2019 rd
Half Term Holiday
3 June 2019
Return following Half Term Holiday
Monday following the IW Festival – TBC
Staff Development Day
19th July 2019
Last Day of Summer Term (early closure)
20th July 2019
Summer Holidays Start
Inset days to follow
Read our Sixth Form prospectus here: https://issuu.com/cowesec/docs/ cowes-p16-prospectus-web?e=0 Please be reminded that we do not allow aerosols of any variety in the academy. Aerosols are subject to our behaviour policy due to the seriousness of their effect on asthmatic children. This includes deodorant and body sprays. Should students wish to bring deodorant should bring a roll on or stick deodorant
BTEC Coursework Booster Sessions BTEC Coursework Day Saturday 17th November 9am—3pm Revision sessions on Wednesdays from 2.45—3.30pm in BU11
ACADEMY CLUBS Club Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Time
Location
Cowes Combined Cadet Force (ages 12-18)
5-7pm
Capstan House
uCECLele Training Band
Lunch
MU02
Chess Club
Lunch
BT11
GCSE Art Catch Up Session
3-4pm
CA12
Year 7 Military Skills
3-3.30pm
CCF Office
Oasis Homework Support
2.45—3.30pm
Oasis
Child Development/Health & Social Care Support
2.45— 4.00pm
BT12
STOMP (jazz percussion group)
2.45—3.45pm
MU02
Jazz Band
2.45—3.45pm
MU02
Science Club
2.45—3.30pm
SRC
BTEC Business Revision
2.45—3.30pm
BU11
GCSE Art Catch Up Session
3-4pm
CA12
Communication Club
2.45—3.30pm
Reception
Oasis Homework Support
2.45—3.30pm
Oasis
CPLD/HSC Support—Years 12 and 13
2.45— 4.00pm
BT12
uCEClele (auditions required)
Lunch
MU02
Chess Club
Lunch
BT11
Badminton Club
2.45pm—4.00pm
Winder Centre
Props, Costume & Scenery Club
3-4pm
CA15
Oasis Homework Support
2.45—3.30pm
Oasis
BTEC Business Revision
2.45—3.30pm
BU11
Choir
Lunch 3-4pm
MU02
Basketball Club
Winder Centre