NEWSLETTER Friday 8th November Dear parents and carers, Ahead of next Tuesday’s sixth form open evening, we have been delighted to launch our new sixth form prospectus which is available to download from our website. Next week, we will be talking to parents and students about this very important next step and choice and will be specifically referring to our very strong outcomes, commented on this summer by Lord Agnew, Government Minister for Schools. Our sixth form also offers small group sizes and personalised attention, effective teaching and learning, a passionate and caring pastoral team and wider enrichment and work experience opportunities. We are very pleased that our own confidence in the sixth form was reflected in our most recent Ofsted report of 2017, which overall reports that leadership of the sixth form is effective. The sixth form section of the report discusses the “exceptional progress” of students and “high quality support”. I am delighted to hear from so many year 11 students that they are focusing on revision and hard at their preparation for the mock exams. Year 11 students are telling us how helpful they find their bespoke revision plans and that they are hard at revision, with many now reporting they are carrying out up to 3 hours a night revision ahead of the trial exams. Well done to all year 11s who are revising with effort and determination – it will make such a difference to your futures and we are proud of you. 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 Click the arrows or swipe to turn pages
TERM DATES FOR CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR 28th Oct—1st Nov
Half Term Holiday
Mon 4th November
Start of second half of Autumn Term
Fri 20th December
UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 11th November
Whole Academy Act of Remembrance
Tuesday 12th November
Sixth Form Open Evening 6-8pm
Last Day of Autumn Term
23rd Dec 2019 — 3rd Jan 2020 Christmas Holiday
Tuesday 12th November Oxford Trip
(invitations sent to specific students)
Mon 6th January
Staff Development Day
Tues 7th January
Start of Spring Term for all students
Wednesday 20th November Year 12 and 13 Parents’ Evening
Fri 14th February
Last Day of Half Term
Thursday 28th November Year 11 Parents’ Evening
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
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
Sat 18th July
Summer Holidays Start
Term dates can also be found on our website.
YEAR 7—’CRASHING’ PERFORMANCE
Friday 29th November
Sixth Form Art Trip to London
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
Please could all parents/carers of Year 7 students 12th April 2021 ensure that they read the Crashing information available via clicking the link below? 3rd May 2021
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YEARS 12 AND 13 PARENTS’ EVENING Invitation emails have been sent to parents and carers for the forthcoming Year 12 and 13 Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 20th November from 5pm until 8pm.
Bookings are now live and will remain open until midday on Wednesday 20th November. Please book appointments ASAP to avoid disappointment. If you are unable to attend please let us know by calling 01983 203103 or emailing info@cowesec.org. Please be aware that sometimes these emails can go into your spam or junk inbox. If you have not received this email please contact us so we can investigate.
Start of Summer Term Bank Holiday
31st May 2021 to 4th June 2021
Half Term Holiday
14th June 2021 (to be confirmed)
Staff Development Day
16th July 2021
Last Day of Summer Term
Our Term Dates for both the current academic year (2019/20) and the September 2020—July 2021 academic year are live on our website!
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Consultation: Admissions Policy 2021-2022
In accordance with the DfE’s 2014 statutory ‘Schools Admissions Code’ guidance the Local Governing Body of Cowes Enterprise College is consulting on the Admissions Arrangements for September 2021 because changes are proposed. The amendment is to the oversubscription criteria inserted as number 4: Children of staff who have, (1) been employed at Cowes Enterprise College for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. The proposed Admissions Policy 2021-22 is available to view by clicking this link or hard copy from the school office. Comments on the proposed admissions arrangements should be sent to the clerk to governors jwareham@cowesec.org or by post to Jill Wareham, Cowes Enterprise College, Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, PO31 8HB by 12 noon on 12th November 2019. www.cowesec.org Official Cowes Enterprise College @CowesEC @cowesenterprise
VISITORS TO THE ACADEMY
UNIFORM REMINDERS Please could we remind all parents and carers of our uniform expectations? Black jumpers should be completely black, V-neck with no visible logos. They should not be round necked sweatshirts.
Please could we remind all parents and carers that when Skirts should not be rolled up and should be fitted to visiting the Academy, they must knee length or below. come to Reception and be signed Jewellery and facial piercings of any description are in by a member of staff. NOT allowed. This includes nose piercings.
Visitors cannot expect to see a The only jewellery allowed in school are one simple member of staff without a prior stud or sleeper in the lobe of each ear and a wristwatch. Any additional jewellery will be arranged appointment. Click here for contact information for pastoral teams Click here for contact information for teaching staff
confiscated and securely stored to be collected by students at the end of the day.
Additional information regarding uniform and equipment can be found on our website: https://www.cowesec.org/partners-and-new-starters/uniform
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, leaving a message on the voicemail. 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.
Children in Need
The Great CEC Bake Off!
Friday 15th November 2019
Friday 15th November 2019
There will not be a mufti day for Children in Need this year in its place there will be a CEC Bake Off competition.
Bake your best cake (or cakes) for our Children in Need Bake Off.
Cakes will be judged by our panel of “experts” looking at appearance, taste and individuality. All are welcome to enter and we would of Prizes will be awarded for the best entries. course welcome any cake All cakes will then be sold at break and lunch contributions. Cakes will be judged before to raise money for Children in Need. break time by a panel of “experts” and the baked goods sold at break and lunchtime. Please drop your baked delights to Ms Clayton’s office in Britannia Friday 15th Prizes will be presented in the afternoon. before school. If you would just like to bring in cakes to be sold at break and lunchtime that would be fabulous too!
YEAR 9 STUDENTS TAKE PART IN MONEYSENSE COURSE This week, Year 9 students have been learning about finances as part of the MoneySense course. They discussed online banking, the different kinds of accounts available and saving money. All students in Year 9 will be participating in this course between now and Christmas!
BUSINESS STUDENTS CREATE PROTOTYPES The year 9 business students have been really busy (and messy!) creating their prototypes for their Dragon’s Den pitches early in 2020. Students are using a range of materials to make models to support their pitches. All students have worked really well and have enjoyed seeing their ideas come to life.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH STUDENTS BRONZE EXPEDITION We are so proud of our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students after their expedition this weekend! They displayed amazing resilience, empathy, determination and teamwork as they battled extreme weather conditions.
YEAR 8 STUDENTS LEARN FIRST AID This week has seen the next installment of Year 8’s E1M First Aid sessions. This week, Year 8 students have been learning about asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis and choking and how to treat these. They have also been recapping on previous sessions which have included practicing bandaging, slings and CPR. Great work Year 8!
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
BTEC Business Coursework Booster Sessions
2.45—4.30pm
BU11
Isle of Wight Radio Newshounds and Communication Club
2.45—3.30pm
Reception
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
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
Warhammer and Model Club
2.45—4.00pm
DE06
Burnet News Club
2.45-3.45pm
ET13
CEC Glee Club
2.45—3.30pm
MU02
SPORTS CLUBS Club
Time
Monday
CCF in Capstan House
5—7pm
Tuesday
Boys Football (All Years)
3-4pm
Netball (All Years)
3-4pm
Wednesday PE Intervention (GCSE and BTEC, Years 9—Sixth Form)
Thursday Friday
3pm onwards
Girls Football (All Years) on Field or 3G Pitch
3-4pm
Badminton (All Years)
3-4pm
Military Skills for Year 7 in ED11
3—3.30pm
Basketball (All Years)
3-4pm