NEWSLETTER Friday 7th February Dear parents and carers, We have been delighted to host the Noël Turner Science Festival over the last two days. In addition to our own students, thousands of students from across the island attended the event. We are incredibly grateful to the Winchester Science Centre, the Noël Turner Science Festival Committee and all of the volunteers and exhibitors for their hard work and dedication in making the festival an exciting, enriching experience for all involved.
Here at Cowes Enterprise College the festival is at the heart of our annual calendar – we value bringing young people into contact with employers and industry and supporting them through quality careers advice and we value the festival for what it brings to our youngsters from across the whole Island with regards to unlocking new possible horizons and raising aspirations. The importance of science is a deeply engrained part of Island life, industry and employability and I cannot think there is a better way to make science come alive for children than this. The hands-on tour explored exhibits through the different zones on offer: Ocean, Flight, Communication, Life, Earth and a pop-up Science Centre. The students saw science absolutely coming alive with the live science shows, brilliant exhibitor displays and activities on offer. A reminder that my parent surgeries continue this term on Tuesday afternoons. Please either email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book a prebooked slot. With best wishes, Rachel Kitley Click the arrows or swipe to turn pages
UPCOMING EVENTS Fri 14th Feb
Last Day of Half Term
TERM DATES FOR CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR Fri 14th February
Last Day of Half Term
17th February—21st February Half Term Holiday
Mon 24th February
Start of second half of Spring Term
Friday 3rd April
Last Day of Spring Term
6th April—17th April
Easter Holiday
Mon 20th April
Start of Summer Term
Fri 8th May
Early May bank holiday (VE day)
Fri 22nd May
Last Day of Half Term
25th May—29th May
Half Term Holiday
Please do not use the Academy car park to drop off and collect students without prior agreement from the Academy for you to do so.
Mon 1st June
Start of second half of Spring Term
Mon 15th June TBC
Staff Development Day
Fri 17th July
Last Day of Summer Term
Please could we also remind parents that the disabled bay spaces are for holders of valid Blue Badges only.
Sat 18th July
Summer Holidays Start
CAR PARK SAFETY 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.
LETTERS Recent letters can be found on our website, under the ‘Communication’ heading and then selecting ‘letters and communication’. Click here to view recent letters.
Recently added: • Globe Theatre Trip for Year 11 Students • Winter PE Hoodie Letter
SEN PARENT SURGERIES SEN Parent Surgeries will be held on Thursdays 3pm—5pm. If you would like to book please email EDowner@cowesec.org
TERM DATES FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR 1st September 2020
Staff Development Day
2nd October 2020
Staff Development Day
26th October to 30th October 2020
Half Term Holiday
18th December 2020
Last Day of Autumn Term
21st December 2020 to 1st January 2021
Christmas Holiday
4th January 2021
Staff Development Day
5th January 2021
Start of Spring Term
15th February to 19th February 2021
Half Term Holiday
26th March 2021
Last Day of Spring Term
29th March to 9th April 2021
Easter Holiday
12th April 2021
Start of Summer Term
3rd May 2021
Bank Holiday
31st May 2021 to 4th June 2021
Half Term Holiday
Any student in need of sanitary products can see Mrs Harding, visit any of the Year Offices, The English Office or see 14th June 2021 (to be confirmed) Mr Carey in First Aid who will all be able to assist. 16th July 2021
Staff Development Day Last Day of Summer Term
UNIFORM REMINDERS A reminder that we have some very useful information regarding some on the most popular social media platforms that our students are using. These can be found on our website or via this link: https:// www.cowesec.org/our-academy/letters-andcommunication You can also find information on keeping children safe while online gaming, top tips for managing screen time and online safety tips for parents of teenagers.
If a student is absent, parents and carers should telephone the academy on 01983 203103 and select Option 1 before 8.30am on each day of absence, informing of the reason of absence and when their child will be returning to the academy.
Phone calls need to be made every day of the student's absence. Parents are required to send a letter of explanation of absence when their child returns to school. This should be handed into reception. This letter should detail the duration and reason for absence.
A Level Half Term Science Revision (and Year 11s who have been invited).
Please could we remind all parents and carers of our uniform expectations, as stated in the Academy Uniform Requirements, available on the website. Please ensure that trousers are loose fitting and about the same width from knee to ankle. Black jumpers should be completely black, V-neck with no visible logos. They should not be round necked sweatshirts. Skirts should not be rolled up and should be fitted to knee length or below. Jewellery and facial piercings of any description are NOT allowed. This includes nose piercings. The only jewellery allowed in school are one simple stud or sleeper in the lobe of each ear and a wristwatch. Any additional jewellery will be confiscated and securely stored to be collected by students at the end of the day. Make up must please be non-visible. This means that no students should be wearing false eyelashes. Any student wearing these will be asked to remove them, they will be confiscated and stored securely to be collected by students at the end of the day.
Day/Time
Group/Course
Units
Teacher
Room
Wednesday 19/2/20 AM (9:00 – 11:30)
Combined Biology
B4 – B6
Mr Durbridge
SC11
Triple Physics
P5 – P8
Mrs Love
SC04
Wednesday 19/2/20 PM (12:30 – 15:00)
Combined Physics
P4 – P6
Mrs Love
SC04
Triple Science
PAG Skills
Mr Day
SC18
Triple Biology
B4 – B6
Mr Day
SC18
Combined Chemistry
C4 – C6
Mrs Love
SC04
Mr Mussell
SC16
Mr Mussell
SC16
Mr Day
SC18
Thursday 20/2/20 AM (9:00 – 11:30)
A Level Chemistry Thursday 20/2/20 PM (12:30 – 15:00)
Triple Chemistry A Level Biology
C4 – C6
There are lots of websites who offer CHILDREN’S MENTAL self-help for young people, and we HEALTH WEEK have included a list of some of these below. Click the information to be We have had a great week this taken to the organisation’s website. week in terms of celebrating Kooth - Free online support for young people Mental Health and Wellbeing Young Minds - The UK's leading charity of young people. committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people
ChildLine - The UK's free helpline for children an young people, providing a confidential counselling service for any child or young person with a problem The Mix - Free, confidential telephone helpline finding young people the best help whatever the problem Samaritans—Volunteers who listen in confidence to anyone in any type of emotional distress without judgement or telling people what to do FRANK - Confidential information and advice for anyone concerned about their own or someone else's drug or solvent misuse
Throughout lessons this week in E1M, children have been collating ideas for our own CEC Toolbox strategies to #findyourbrave when things don’t always go to plan. The Wellbeing Champions are busy collating these and we shall be sharing these with you through the newsletter next week, together with a round up of our week celebrating young people’s Mental Health and Wellbeing.
B-EAT Youth Helpline - online community information, help and support for anyone affected by eating disorders Kidscape - the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and sexual abuse It Gets Better Project - created to inspire hope for young people facing harassment. Brook Advisory Service - The UK's leading provide of sexual health services and advice for young people under 25. Winston's Wish - The helpline offers support, information and guidance to all those caring for a bereaved child or young person
Head to: http://childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk for top tips for parents/ carers, children and young people.
Year 8 Mrs Davis will be working with students on a one-to-one basis every Wednesday after half term. To ensure that year 8 students still have a contact person to go to for day to day issues on a Wednesday, Mrs Roff will be available for them in the Key Stage 3 office and will also be available to take any urgent phone-calls relating to year 8 students.
Year 9 Mrs Lewis will be working with students on a one-to-one basis every Thursday after half term. To ensure that year 9 students still have a contact person to go to for day to day issues on a Thursday, Mrs Roff will be available for them in the Key Stage 3 office and will also be available to take any urgent phone-calls relating to year 9 students.
MARITIME CURRICULUM BOAT BUIDLING UPDATE A focus for this week’s boat building has seen students use tools to file down copper pins from where panels are attached to the frame. Also work has been done on removing surface debris ahead of sanding all wooden surfaces.
ACADEMY CLUBS Club Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Time
Location
Cowes Combined Cadet Force (ages 12-18)
5-7pm
Capstan House
Chess Club
Lunch
BT11
Homework Support
2.50—3.30pm
DE10
Oasis Board Games
2.50—3.30pm
Oasis
Ukulele Club
2.45—3.30pm
MU02
Film Club
2.45pm for duration of film CA13
BTEC Business Coursework Booster Sessions
2.45—4.30pm
BU11
Homework Support
2.50—3.30pm
DE10
Oasis Board Games
2.50—3.30pm
Oasis
Science Club
2.45-3.30pm
Science IZ
Book and Biscuit Club
2.45-4pm
Oasis
Warhammer and Model Club
2.45—4.00pm
DE06
Drama Club
2.45—3.45pm
CA09
Social Media and Communication Club
2.45—3.30pm
Reception
Chess Club
Lunch
BT11
BTEC Business Revision
2.45—3.30pm
BU11
Homework Support
2.50-3.30pm
DE10
Oasis Board Games
2.50-3.30pm
Oasis
Burnet News Club
2.45-3.45pm
ET13
CEC Glee Club
2.45—3.30pm
MU02
SPORTS CLUBS Club
Time
Meeting Point
Monday
CCF
5—7pm
Capstan House
Tuesday
Netball (Year 7 and South of England teams)
3-4pm
Sports Hall
Indoor Cricket (All Years)
3-4pm
Old Sports Hall
3-4pm
ED11 and SC14
Sports Hall Athletics (Years 7 and 8)
3-4pm
SC14
Girls Football (All Years)
3-4pm
Changing Rooms
Military Skills (Year 7)
3—3.30pm
ED11
Ski Fit
3-4pm
Sports Hall
Rugby
3-4pm
Field
Basketball
3-4pm
Sports Hall
Wednesday PE Intervention (GCSE and BTEC, Years 9—Sixth Form)
Sports Leavers (to start as advertised)
Thursday
Friday