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Friday 8th March
Dear parents and carers As we move closer to Easter, I am struck by how quickly the weeks are passing and how close the GCSE and A Level exams are getting for our year 11 and 13s! To support our year 11s we have now given every student their printed revision plan booklets in a special assembly and also emailed them in a digital form. This means our year 11 students have a personalised daily guide to help structure and guide them through their revision. We have received excellent feedback from students and parents and are pleased that this support has been so well received. Please do encourage your child to show you their revision booklet and stay on track with their revision if you are a year 11 parent.
This week our year 8s have also been considering their GCSEs and are excited to be at the very start of their GCSE journeys! Having seen them through their transition last year and got them off to such a good start with us, our colleagues were so delighted to be guiding them through their option choices this week. Thank you to all parents for attending this evening; initial feedback has again been overwhelmingly positive.
We look forward to welcoming all Year 7 parents next week for our Year 7 parents’ evening. This is such an important evening in our calendar and I thank Year 7 parents in advance for joining us next week as we work together to support your children.
My parent surgeries continue on Tuesday afternoons. Please either email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book a pre-booked slot.
With best wishes, Rachel Kitley
SAFEGUARDING
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This week has highlighted some concerns regarding some children’s safe behaviours online. On the next page are a selection of resources to help support parents and carers to support children in safe online behaviours. Further resources can be found on the website cited below: https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/expert-opinion/ five-parental-control-apps-to-keep-your-child-safeonline/ The CEC Academy Student Digital Leaders are working on a educative programme for all students on keeping themselves safe online and this will be running through assemblies and E1M time in the coming weeks.
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Please see on the right some useful information on some of the most popular Social Media Platforms that our children are reporting that they are using: If any parents/carers would like further support on how to keep their children safe online, please don’t hesitate to contact the main academy reception who will put you in contact with the academy Safeguarding team.
ATTENDANCE
#AttendanceMatters.
Thank you for all the positive feedback from parents we have received on the weekly #AttendanceMatters blast outs. These are regular shout outs of information about the importance of attendance to all parents as part of our holistic approach to attendance
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COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION CELEBRATION EVENT A great night was had by all at the Cowes Harbour Commission design celebratory event and award giving ceremony last Friday at The Sir Max Aitkin Museum in Cowes. The DT students were tasked with creating an inspirational design idea for an iconic ‘welcome’ landmark to be sited on the 350 metre long Cowes Breakwater. All GCSE Design and Technology students in Years 9 and 10 completed this task, while learning about the composite materials this landmark could be made from. We then carried out internal judging of the design ideas and formally entered 11 designs from CEC. We are very proud of all the entries and believe it shows how creative our students here at Cowes are. Marcus Kendall’s entry was awarded 3rd prize- congratulations Marcus. Alan Titchmarsh, one of the judges, said the “Teaching at Cowes Enterprise College is clearly innovative to have created such a breadth of designs.” A huge well done to all the students that took part in this competition but with a special mention to those that were awarded certificates for their efforts: Orla G Adam B Gabby H Marcus K Billy B Rylan A S Ryan H Tia K Harry G Maisie H Ella-Louise P Jenson D
YEAR 9 GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Year 9 GCSE DT have had their first electronics lesson as part of the board game project. They will be creating an electronic dice, alongside a lap jointed wooden box and their very own themed board and question cards. We are really looking forward to seeing the outcomes in the next few weeks.
CEC COLLABORATION WITH WIGHT AVIATION MUSEUM The Design Technology Department are proud to have been asked to work alongside the Wight Aviation Museum to create parts for a 13 metre replica of the famous Black Arrow rocket. This is the start of a great working relationship and we hope to be involved in many more projects moving forward. Noah and Toby from Year 11 were involved in the vacuum forming and recording of this process. This video will be available for viewing in the museum in the following months, we will be sure to let you know once it is all up and running. Thank you to Noah and Toby, you both did a very professional job.
MATHS FEAST CHALLENGE On Wednesday 6th March, 4 students from year 10 attended the annual Maths Feast Challenge at The Bay CE School in Sandown with Miss Ryan. Hans, Luke, Sneha and Holly (supported by sixth former Adam) tackled a series of mathematical challenges, including a round on networks, a topic usually not studied until Further Maths A Level! The group worked fantastically well together and were a credit to the academy. In their own words, they all had a great time and would encourage students to take part if they were given the opportunity next year!
WORLD BOOK DAY To celebrate World Book Day, we held a ‘Book Title Treasure Hunt’ Over break and lunch times, children had to hunt down 10 members of staff who were on duty around the school Each member of staff was displaying a book title 27 children managed to record all 10 staff members’ names and their book titles, and report back to the library. Congratulations to sisters Poppy and Holly Moody – who were the first to hand in their completed Treasure Hunt forms. Poppy and Holly received £5.00 Waterstones giftcards, as well as a free book each. All other entrants received a free book – they were able to choose from a selection of titles
REMINDERS & INFORMATION YEAR 7 PARENTS EVENING
LANGUAGES MAGAZINES
WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH
The next issues of the Languages If you are unable to make this please contact us magazines have just arrived…. just in either via email (info@cowesec.org) or call 01983 time to coincide with World Book Day events! If you have subscribed to the 203103 to let us know. French or Spanish magazine, please pop along to Appointments are filling fast so if you would like to SK03 to pick up your copy from Mrs Jackson. attend, please book ASAP. If you require any assistance please let us know.
Happy reading everyone!
SIXTH FORM PARLIAMENT VISIT Please be aware that the parliament visit has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. Payments will be refunded.
Important Notice for Parents and Carers of Students Sitting External Examinations in Summer 2019 Please 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 ahambley@cowesec.org
This event allows you to showcase your talents. It will be divided into three categories. You can perform as either a dancer, musician/singer or in a group with a combination of both. All proceeds from the door and raffle tickets will be donated to ‘YoungMinds’. If you would like to discuss the event further or need any other information, please come and see Abbie Gardner, Nicola Reilly or Miss Vidovic.
TERM DATES
UPCOMING ACADEMY DATES Wednesday 13th March
Year 7 Parents’ Evening
Thursday 14th March
Invitation emails sent for Year 8 Parents’ Evening
Thursday 28th March
Year 8 Parents’ Evening
Friday 5th April
Last Day of Spring Term
Monday 8th—Friday 19th April Easter Holidays Monday 22nd April
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 23rd April
Start of Summer Term
6th April to 23rd April 2019 22nd April 2019 23rd April 2019
Easter Holiday Bank Holiday Start of Summer Term
6th May 2019 25th May to 2nd June 2019 3rd June 2019
Bank Holiday Half Term Holiday Return following Half Term Holiday
17th June 2019
Staff Development Day
19th July 2019
Last Day of Summer Term
20th July 2019
Summer Holidays Start
(early closure)
Click here for 2019/20 term dates.
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
GCSE PE/Sports Studies Intervention (Coursework/Revision)
Lunch
PE
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
GCSE PE/Sports Studies Intervention (Practical Trampolining and Exam Prep)
3—4pm
PE
IntoFilm—Starting 14th March with Spiderman Homecoming!
3—5pm
CA13
Choir
Lunch 3-4pm
MU02
Basketball Club
Winder Centre
SCIENCE REVISION SESSIONS Unless otherwise states, sessions will be on Wednesdays from 3pm Date
Triple
Teacher
Combined
Teacher
13/03/2019 20/03/2019 27/03/2019 03/04/2019 08/04/2019 15/04/2019 24/04/2019 01/05/2019 08/05/2019 14/05/2019 15/05/2019 16/05/2019 21/05/2019 22/05/2019 27/05/2019 05/06/2019 07/06/2019 11/06/2019 12/06/2019 12/06/2019 14/06/2019
C5 P5P6 B6 C6
SSC (SC19) (14/03/19) LMP (SC11) CHD (SC18) CMU (SC16)
C5 P4 B6 C6
DDD (SC03) RML (SCO4) LYG (SC03) (29/03/19) RML (SCO4)
Easter Holidays P7P8 C1C2C3 B1B2B3 B1-B3 & B7 C1C2C3 C1-C3 & C7 P1P2P3P4 P1-P4 & P9 B4B5B6 B4-B6 & B7 C4C5C6 C4-C6 & C7 P6P7P8 P5-P8 & P9
LMP (SC11) P5P6 SSC (SC19) (02/05/19) B1B2B3 CHD (SC18) B1B2B3 PM P1/P7 RML (SC04) C1C2C3 AM P3/P9 LMP (SC11) P1P2P3 PM P5/P11 May 1/2 Term CHD (SC19) B4B5B6 PM P2/P8 SSC (SC16) (10/06/19) C4C5C6 AM P4/P10 LMP (SC11) P4P5P6 AM P6/P12
RSS (SC13) PBG (SC03) DDD (SC03) PM CMU (SC16) AM RML (SC04) PM CMU (SC16) PM RML (SCO4) AM RSS (SC13) AM