NEWSLETTER Friday 4th October Dear parents and carers, Although our time with students has only been four days long this week, as always, we have had a busy time at the academy and have much to share. It is always positive to see that our activities are wide ranging and give opportunities to students from many different year groups and subject areas. This week has seen us celebrating Black History Month through our assemblies and supporting both World Smile Day and Go Yellow Day. The weather on Tuesday meant we were able to embark on our first Year 7 Geography field trip for our Maritime Futures Curriculum. The whole of Year 7 took to a chartered boat to view, from the Solent, the local coastal features that students have been studying in Geography. We are delighted that under our new curriculum students undertake practical Geography field trips right from the start of Year 7 and we look forward to see how our students’ knowledge of the coast has been deepened from this activity. On Wednesday evening we welcomed Year 7 and 8 parents to our information evening. Thank you to all parents who joined us this week and I do hope that this was useful. I was unable to attend our information evening as I was representing the school at the SERFCA Isle of Wight Lord-Lieutenant Awards to celebrate the tremendous success of Annabel Fletcher, who has been awarded the prestigious role of Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the forthcoming year. This role will see her supporting the Lord-Lieutenant in her duties and potentially meeting members of the royal family when they visit the Isle of Wight. Warm congratulations to Annabel who has always show a wholly dedicated and determined approach to her cadet work. This week we have also had our open evening for prospective Year 7 students. It is always exciting to meet students and families who will join our Cowes family and was positive to hear from so many parents that they found the evening full of warmth.
A reminder that I hold 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. Please either email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book in a slot in advance. Rachel Kitley Click the arrows or swipe to turn pages