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Friday 21st September
Dear parents and carers, Our term feels in full flow now and we have had a busy week! On Monday our sixth formers received a presentation from the School Liaison Officer from the University of Cambridge. Students received a presentation on how to write successful university applications and of the importance of aiming high with their university choices. The majority of our students from last year’s Year 13 are starting university courses over the next few weeks and we aim for our university programme to be as supportive and successful this year. The representative from Cambridge was impressed with both the focus, positivity and courtesy of our students and our fantastic facilities. Our Year 7s have had a particularly packed time with CATs tests this week and their form tutor evening but many of them have still found time to start joining clubs and getting involved with their Cowes Charter. I very much enjoyed meeting so many of our Year 7 parents during our form tutor evening and we were pleased to receive very positive feedback from parents on how well the transition is going. A reminder as we start the new school year that we use the SIMS Parent app. This app lets you see a wealth of information that links to your child at the academy but one area is linked to our reward card records. At CEC we aim to provide a stimulating, challenging and rewarding learning environment which supports learning, celebrates achievement and encourages everyone. Awarding rewards and informal praise in class are both part of this. Do please both have a look on the app and speak to your son/ daughter to find out how many rewards they have collected so far and well done to all our students for their calm and positive start to the school year. A reminder that I continue to hold parent surgeries across two Tuesday sessions at 1pm-2.30pm and from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. These sessions are there to enable parents to get to know me and discuss the work of the school directly. Attendance is by pre booked appointments only so please email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book a slot in advance of each Tuesday. With best wishes, Rachel Kitley