CEC Autumn Term Newsletter

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas

Year 9 students produced lovely selfcare plans, booklets and leaflets to give themselves and other students the tools they need to help their mental health and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to Wessex Cancer Trust IW and Save the Children UK via ScoPay or brought in an item an item for Isle of Wight foodbank as part of Christmas Jumper day on Friday 9th December!

Amazing sporting achievements for Charlie, Mikey and Clara who represented themselves and the academy so brilliantly at the regional school trampoline competion.

A huge well done to all students who took part in the CEC Mince Pie Baking Competion! All students performed to a high standard.

Over 150 mince pies were baked and donated to the CEC production of Treasure Island!

Students at Cowes Enterprise College's Sixth Form recently took part in an island-wide mock trial competition

The competition involves teams of young people aged 15-18 from schools across the UK presenting opposing sides of specially written criminal cases in real Crown Court buildings. The students take on the role of barristers, witnesses, court staff and jurors, and their performances are judged by real judges and senior barristers.

Cowes Enterprise College students formed two teams and both performed brilliantly All students involved represented themselves and the academy incredibly well and we are very proud of them.

Thank you to Sixth Form student Jess Claridge-Law for her report: On Saturday 10th December two teams from Cowes Enterprise College, Cowes A led by Mrs Wester and Cowes B led by Miss Burnett, competed in the Islandwide Mock Trial competition at the Crown Courts in Newport. The event saw 10 teams from across compete for the 1st place trophy, awarded by the Island’s High Sheriff.

The teams had been given a trial case to analyse, and work upon, with the aim of receiving a guilty, or not guilty verdict from the jury.

Cowes B, team prosecution, Jack, Jess, Georgia and Emira, were the first to compete, and won their case against Medina College. Cowes B’s defending team, Ann, Sumaiya, Aneiran ans Maddie, then competed against Medina again, claiming another victory!

It was then Cowes A’s turn to compete, where their prosecution went up against Ryde School. It was an intense trial, however they lost to Ryde in a ‘not guilty’ verdict. Cowes A then faced Ryde Academy, which saw them winning their defending case!

Each student’s performance, in their team, was marked out of 10, in order to generate an overall winner for the Mock Trial Competition.

Out of 10 teams, the Cowes B team won second place- an incredible achievement as the team only came together two weeks before the event! It was a brilliant day- memories were made, lots of laughs were had and all the students had the most brilliant time!

Well done to Team B- Aneiran S, Jess CL, Emira L, Georgia M, Maddie R, Sumaiya M, Jacob H-S, Emily T, Amy S, Jack W, Niamh K-P, Louisa Y and Ann K!

New in the library New in the library New in the library

The long awaited Heartstopper 4 has now arrived!

Also new in are the first three in the series of the amazing Graphic Novel series Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.

LoveFrankie by Jacqueline Wilson

A touching and emotional story about falling in love for the first time. Fourteen year old Frankie makes friends with a new girl in her school and then finds her feelings deepening as she wants to become more than friends.

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

An utterly addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out. She came from nothing. Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future. Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune...

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Sixteen-year-old Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past and is reviled by her stepmother. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction.

Not sure what to read?

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MistletoeandMurder by Robin Stevens

It's Christmas, and the snow is falling in Cambridge, where the detective duo Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the festive period.

But Hazel's hopes of relaxing amongst the beautiful spires, cosy libraries and inviting tea-rooms are dashed by the danger lurking in the dark stairwells of Maudlin College.

Two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident.

At least, it appears to be an accident - until the Detective Society look a little closer, and realise a murder has taken place .

This is an exciting murder mystery and an excellent holiday read. Robin has beautifully evoked the atmosphere of a traditional English Christmas and the story intertwines food, festivities and other seasonal elements with more sinister events. It’s a real page turner which poses many questions and adds lots of twists and turns to the plot – why does Amanda always have so much work to do? What is the significance of the fishing wire? Why does climbing play such an important part in the story? From the discovery of the first body events moved quickly and several times we were surprised by unexpected twists and revelations. May the Detective Society live forever.

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The UK maritime sector is struggling to attract new recruits, while children in coastal communities are often unaware of the opportunities available to them Rob Coston reports on a remarkable project that has helped to reinvigorate a struggling secondary school by putting the industry at the heart of learning

Something very special is happening at Cowes Enterprise College (CEC) on the Isle of Wight – and it could soon be coming to a school near you The secondary school is pioneering a maritime education project that could help to solve the shortage of people joining the industry, while also boosting the UK's neglected coastal communities

While often thought of as a prosperous holiday destination, the Isle of Wight actually has a slew of problems common to UK coastal communities A 2017 report by the Social Market Foundation found that these areas are among the worstranked parts of the UK across a range of economic and social indicators, including earnings, employment, health and education.

The island suffers from 'brain drain, with a lack of appreciation for the area meaning that many talented young people choose to leave when they get the opportunity, while other students give up and have historically ended up unemployed – all while the islands maritime industry struggles to fill a wide range of good jobs

Cowes Enterprise College is a 1,200-pupil secondary school and sixth form, serving a community in the islands main port. In 2013 it was put into special measures, with Ofsted identifying problems such as poor exam results, variable/inadequate teaching quality, poor progress, and unchallenging lessons that failed to interest students The report said that there are also weaknesses in the curriculum (the way in which the school organises the subjects that students study)'

Now out of special measures, the school appears to be thriving – and a key part of turning things around is the Maritime Futures Curriculum put in place by principal Rachel Kitley. Ms Kitley joined the school in 2017, at which point the school had run through nearly a dozen previous heads in just seven years Coming from an inner-city school in London, she quickly realised that the techniques she had applied there could not be used to improve the quality of education at Cowes The key problem was a lack of aspiration, so something very different was needed – and maritime offered an answer

She stresses that improving education could not be done in isolation from wider social issues on the island: 'I was very shocked to discover students didnt understand the fantastic maritime possibilities available to them, and unfortunately a lot of them were being lost to unemployment Other students were, for example, taking up careers in engineering without understanding that they could apply their skills in maritime The solution was to 'anchor our children in their local environment,' she says

The schools Maritime Futures Curriculum covers Key Stage 3 –the pre-GCSE lessons taught to 11-14 year olds – but it does not seek to replace the UK national curriculum Instead, subjects are taught according to the normal curriculum but with maritime as a 'golden thread' woven through various subjects; for example, 16% of Design and Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 are maritime-related It is also at the heart of the science curriculum – included in 12% of lessons – as many career links can be made

For example, if students are studying forces in physics, they will look at fluid dynamics Maritime ecosystems are included in biology lessons, and navigational principles in maths In geography, our globalised world is explored through the lens of maritime issues such as the impact of containerisation and the growth of offshore wind energy

The humanities are included too. 'Nobody is forced to sing sea shanties in music or learn The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' vice principal Tom Harding explains – maritime is only added where useful and appropriate But in art, for example, students look at maritime paintings and consider how these feed into our understanding of ourselves as a nation. To counter the sense that the Isle of Wight is a 'dead end place, the island's maritime past is emphasised, and for history, students cross to a museum in nearby Portsmouth to visit Henry VIIIs flagship Mary Rose, the sinking of which would have been visible from the school site.

'Our curriculum is not driven by textbooks, but by our students' interests and the world around them, says Kelly Wiltshire, head of geography, who takes her students on a boat trip around the island when studying coastal erosion. The 'maritime' in the curriculum is broadly defined, incorporating industry body Maritime UKs five areas of 'shipping, ports, marine (leisure, shipbuilding, technology and science) and maritime business services' Lessons feature the area's rich heritage, while placing demanding academic concepts and techniques into 'real life' settings via close ties with the local maritime industry – and the current leading-edge work being done by companies on the island is mentioned where possible

OAT Bake

Cowes Enterprise College was delighted to host the Ormiston Academies Trust regional final of ‘OAT Bake’, a baking competition for Ormiston Academy students and staff across the country

After winning the first round, students in Year 7 and Year 10 from Cowes Enterprise College went head-to-head with peers from Ormiston Six Villages Academy in Chichester.

These finalists competed to produce a 'fatless sponge' using the whisking technique For some they chose a Swiss roll whilst others came up with their creative solutions to the brief, set by Mr Dan Woods, Design Technology Lead Practitioner for Ormiston Academies Trust.

Cowes Enterprise College were pleased to welcome local Michelin star chef, Robert Thompson, to judge the bakes Robert said he was thrilled with the high standard the students worked at in the Cowes Enterprise College catering kitchen.

The quality and professional approach by all students from both of the OAT schools was fantastic and a real credit to the capability all students have

Principal of Cowes Enterprise College, Rachel Kitley, joined in to talk with the competitors as well as the OAT regional director, Nicola Bull and Jodie Jones, OAT's southern Regional Enrichment and Social Action Coordinator

Year 10 Cowes Enterprise College student Manuel was declared winner of the Key Stage 4 competition, and Ormiston Six Villages Academy student Isabelle won the Key Stage 3 section. Manuel and Isabelle will now go through to the OAT Bake finals, with students from Ormiston Academies across the country

Principal, Rachel Kitley, said: "It was a pleasure to welcome students from Ormiston Six Villages Academy to the island, and to share our state-of-the-art catering facilities with them. We were so impressed by the incredible talent and hard work of all students taking part in ‘OAT Bake’ and we wish Manuel and Isabelle the very best of luck for the finals"

CEC Student Named 'Highly Commended' Geographer

A student at Cowes Enterprise College’s Sixth form has been named as ‘highly commended’ by the Royal Geographical Society in their ‘Young Geographer of the Year’ competition

Jess Claridge-Law, who is a student in Year 13 at Cowes Enterprise College, was highly commended in the KS5 category for her entry about Nepal with the theme ‘Where, how and why?’ Jess produced an ArcGIS Story map and investigated the unique physical landscape of Nepal and its natural hazards, the human characteristics of the country and the complexity of the sustainable exploration of the country She produced a detailed map to carefully consider the transportation options for her journey from the Isle of Wight to Nepal with a diverse range of travel options that sought to minimise her possible carbon footprint and the ethical considerations of global travel.

The awards took place at the Royal Geographical Society in London and over 800 students entered with UK and international entries making the final 16 with four finalists in each category: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 The winners were selected by judges from the Royal Geographical Society including the director Professor Joe Smith and invited to attend the headquarters in London for an awards ceremony

Jess is a unique finalist as this is the second year in a row that she has been highly commended for her entry She has also been coaching and mentoring other students at Cowes Enterprise College with their entries to this year’s competition. Jess, her parents, and Deputy Director of Learning for Geography Mrs Wiltshire were also invited to tour the Royal Geographical Society and visit the archives of rare maps and historic geographical artefacts in the Foyle reading room which was an interesting exhibition to view

We are so proud of Jess’ continued success in the Young Geographer of the Year’ competition and so pleased that she is able to share her experience and knowledge with younger students across the academy.

OAT Conference

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Wednesday 22nd November saw the Ormiston Academies Trust Annual conference and it was a fantastic evening for all involved!

Two fantastic students from Cowes Enterprise College, Katherine in Year 10 and Richard in Year 8, gave a presentation on their STEMFest 22 entry.

'Wellbeing Wonders' won the regional round of STEMFest this year, and delved into the importance of mental health for young people. We are so proud of Katherine and Richard who are being the change they want to see, and have put so much hard work and dedication into this project.

We were also so pleased to receive two awards at #OATConf22: the 5+ Basics award and the 'Share What is Best' award.

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Year 8 Design Technology students in their maritime focused lessons developed their transferable and employability skills of cooperation, teamwork and leadership when looking at how to make a plan of manufacture during lessons on sequencing.

All students in Year 8 visited the Mary Rose Musuem in Portsmouth.

We were thrilled to welcome Stu Fisher to our amazing team of peripatetic tutors. Stu is a world renowned drummer, having played for Ozric Tentacles and Courtney Love. He now brings his wealth of talent and experience to our young drummers here at CEC. For more information on music lessons, please contact dbrihmani@cowesec.org

On the 10th November, Mrs Brihmani and our music students were super excited to welcome Cam Rossi to the academy.

Cam is an ex-student or Mrs Brihmani and now a Londonbased jazz musician! We are super grateful that Cam was able to visit us before flying to Qatar to play at the world cup!

Our Artist in Residence, Liz Cooke, started work on constructing the flags for the academy, based on student designs

The cast of Treasure Island did so well in their rehearsals!

Maritime Futures Showcase Showcase

Cowes Enterprise College was delighted to host colleagues from across the maritime and education sectors to showcase the academy’s award-winning Maritime Futures curriculum.

Delegates at the showcase included staff from other schools and academies including Laxdale Primary School, London Nautical School, Atlantic Academy Portland, Budmouth Academy Weymouth, Holbrook Academy, Bohunt Priory School and Bohunt School Worthing.

The Mackinnon Partnership, e-Sgoil, Maritime UK, and The Nicolson Institute also joined Cowes Enterprise College for the event.

The event took place over two days and included presentations on curriculum, careers and how to involve maritime in subject such as Science, Design Technology, and Humanities.

The Maritime Futures curriculum was developed by Cowes Enterprise College to bring the wealth of careers opportunities in the maritime sector into the classroom, and marry the rigorous knowledge that forms the science, technology, history and geography curriculum with employer encounters and meaningful careers education.

Principal, Rachel Kitley, said: "We are so proud of our Maritime Futures curriculum, and so pleased to be able to share this with other coastal schools and organisations. This has had a hugely positive impact on our students and we look forward to continuing to develop and share this in the future."

On 11th November all students and staff from Cowes Enterprise College gathered together for a Whole Academy Act of Remembrance.

To open, Mrs Brihmani and the school choir sang 'Say Something' accompanied by the flute. To close, Seb W played the piano. The Last Post was played by Nathan S-B

The Cowes CCF (Combined Cadet Force) marched and represented themselves beautifully

Students and staff from across the academy gave readings and talks including Mr Wiltshire reading 'Faulklands 40; a war lasting 74 days', Jess C-L reading 'For the Fallen', Illy T-B read the 'Koshima' poem and Mr Palmer talked about Elie Wiesal, a survivor of the holocaust

We were also pleased to be joined by the Reverend Elizabeth Mozley who gave a blessing, and we are grateful to her for joining us.

We are so proud of each and every student involved in creating such a beautiful event.

In Design Technology in Year 7, students tested their gutter boat hulls in maritimethemed lessons. Students looked at how they can make a hull more or less hydrodynamic and the effect of different bow shapes.

Year 11 students watched a production of An Inspector Calls at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, as part of their GCSE Literature curriculum.

In Everyone Matters (E1M) Year 8 students continued to learn about first aid, including CPD and the recovery position.

CEC hosted year 10 netball matches against Ryde, The Bay, Medina College, Ryde Academy and Carisbrooke.

Year 9 DT students completed investigations into whether different shaped hulls have more or less carrying capacity and stability as they prepare for the Maritime Challenge to design and make a seaworthy vessel.

Year 12 students had a presentation from Victoria Preston of Cowes Maritime Museum about volunteer opportunities and work experience. Lots of exciting volunteering!

A huge well done to the fabulous students who took part in the MFL Spelling Bee! They all were amazing and we were so impressed. Special congratulations to our winners who will be taking part in the regionals in January! Bonne chance and buena suerte!

On 18th November, year 9 were visited by the Maritime Archaeology Discover Bus, as part of our Maritime Futures curriculum.

Creative Biosphere Project

During the October Half Term holiday, Mrs Wright was joined by our Artist in Residence, Liz Cooke, and Ian Whitmore from the Quay Arts Centre to install some beautiful window panels as part of the ongoing Biosphere Art Project.

The designs were created by students, and then a vote was held to choose the final designs to be displayed All pieces feature maritime or marine elements including sea grass, kelp, a depiction of the short-snouted seahorse who can be seen in the seagrass meadows in the waters that surround the island

In addition to these stained-glass-style designs we look forward to seeing our designs on portable flags which will be on show outside

This work is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Project which celebrates the Isle of Wight's status as a UNESCO Biosphere It also links in with our Maritime Futures curriculum.

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Students at Cowes Enterprise College have appeared on BBC One’s ‘The One Show’ in a segment with BBC Presenter Chris Bavin and Isle of Wight Chef, Robert Thompson

Louie, who is a student in Year 7 at Cowes Enterprise College, foraged for wild ingredients including blackberries and apples with his step-father Robert

Filmed by Isle of Wight-based production company People Media, they were joined by BBC presenter Chris Bavin who is known for shows such as ‘Eat Well for Less?’ and ‘Britain’s Best Home Cook’

When asked what he likes about foraging, Louie said, “I like being out in the fresh air in the mornings and looking through bushes – it’s just a bit of an adventure really”

Robert explained the importance of being considerate when foraging and leaving enough for the wildlife.

A ‘masterclass in cooking’ The ingredients were then brought to Cowes Enterprise College, where Robert gave students a ‘masterclass in cooking’ in hopes of inspiring the next generation of foragers

Cowes Enterprise College students then produced apple tarts with a blackberry compote, using the foraged ingredients

One student said it was ‘one of the best puddings he had ever had’ and others agreed that they would want to use foraged ingredients to cook at home in the future

Cowes Enterprise College Principal, Rachel Kitley, said,

“It was really lovely to hear that students enjoyed their time cooking with foraged ingredients. We are grateful to Robert Thompson, Chris Bavin, and the BBC Team for such an exciting opportunity

“We aim to educate for life at Cowes Enterprise College and we are pleased to offer our students a range of experiences to enrich their education”

Winner of Tour of Britain tropy design competiton

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Huge congratulations to Ethan in Year 9 for winning The Tour Of Britain trophy design competition!

Ethan can be seen holding his trophy and prize awarded by Ross Edmunds, Isle of Wight Council's Active Travel Officer. Ethan was one of four island school submissions this year.

Ethan’s design reflects the ToB cycle race with an acrylic laser etched Union Jack flag that has been heated to have a flowing shape. The shape of the IOW has been laser cut and the Tour of Britain’s logo is inlaid along with the route of the final stage of the event on the IOW, symbolised using a Gold cycle chain, representing a cyclist on a bike. We are so proud of Ethan and his wonderful work!

On Wednesday 12th October, the #WeWill Explore committee brainstormed and researched which container to be bought for the CEC Geocache which we will be available for the local community to find.

Well done to Year 8 for completing their last training session for #WeWill Explore on Friday 14th October! They used the skills they've been working on such as map reading, using a compass and orienteering. They all did really well and we are so impressed at their new skills!

On the 14th November, Year 8 visited Lanesend Primary school who are also participating in #WeWill Explore

Students used the Enrich education mapping to locate markers and navigate their way around an orienteering course with the aid of some historical learning alongside

In November we celebrated #iWillWeek!

Students wrote to local care home residents or Bob Seeley MP – explaining what #WeWill Explore is, why we are participating and the impact that it has on individual students and CEC as a school.

On Friday 7th October, CEC celebrated World Smile Day. We shared 'smile cards' to show our appreciation for others and staff wore yellow to spread joy and raise awareness for Mountbatten Hos

On Thursday 6th October, our EARA (Equality and Rights Advocates) group were delighted to meet with six other secondary schools across the island to discuss equality, rights and inclusion in our schools. The students participated in activities, as well as hearing personal stories from others. The EARA students eloquently and respectfully shared their views and have returned inspired to promote their work and engage more students in further equality projects.

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Young People IoW joined 9SHW on Thursday 6th October to raise awareness of the charity and all of the amazing things they do.

During the week beginning 10th October, all Year 7 students visited Cowes High Street for a local geography field trip. As part of their Maritime Futures Curriculum, they examined how Cowes has become an important maritime town.

Year 8 students had a fantastic time practicing First Aid in E1M on 12th October! During the lesson, students learned how to respond in an emergency and how to tie a sling.

In year 7 food technology students worked on healthy food choices and Miss Gibson invited her group to ‘taste the rainbow’ of all the fruit and vegetables she likes to eat. Students tried a range of fruit and vegetables including mango, pomegranate, mange tout, figs, apples, sweet peppers and bell peppers.

Students in year 7 design technology made plywood secrets boxes!

Maritime T-levels could stop jobs going overseas, says shipping trade body

A lack of homegrown talent means more than half of Merchant Navy officers come from overseas, according to the Maritime Skills Commission.

More schools should offer maritime qualifications to stop shipping jobs going overseas, the industry’s trade body has said.

Maritime UK has lent its support to a campaign for new T-level maritime qualifications, saying they could help children from deprived coastal areas into skilled, well-paid jobs.

Sarah Kenny, chair of Maritime UK, said: “Developing the skills and pathways for the next generation to thrive in maritime is key to our global trade and our green future “Recent government-industry collaboration has moved the dial on maritime skills, but there is scope to go further and faster, providing a new world of opportunities for young people in coastal communities.”

Maritime qualifications are available in Scotland, but not in England – although some English schools incorporate maritime themes into their curriculum. One such school is Cowes Enterprise College on the Isle of Wight, which has added maritime elements to Key Stage 3 courses.

College principal Rachel Kitley said: “Teaching maritime has given coastal students a fresh perspective on their community, making them alive to the richness of their maritime heritage and the vibrant opportunities on their doorstep.”

Maritime UK added that new T-levels could ensure that jobs in shipping, which pay 30% higher than the national average, go to British workers.

A lack of homegrown talent means more than half the 67,000 officers in the Merchant Navy and 15% of the UK’s fishing fleet come from abroad, according to the Maritime Skills Commission.

Ms Kenny said: “Tomorrow, these schoolkids can be ensuring our country’s energy security, strengthening our naval defences, be piloting AI ships, and building our new Teslas of the seas.

“As an island nation, maritime is a major part of our past, present and our future. So it’s about time our kids were given more opportunities to learn about maritime in our classrooms”

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A group of students from Cowes Enterprise College gained their ‘sea legs’ on a four-day sailing voyage on board ‘Prolific’ with Ocean Youth Trust South. This was generous funded by the Ormiston Trust as part of the academy’s Maritime Futures initiative

The first day saw an early start with the crew sailing to Weymouth. Ahead of forecasts for bad weather, the students then sailed to Poole to be safely moored while the weather passed.

The Cowes Enterprise College Crew then sailed from Poole to Lymington before ending their voyage sailing back to Cowes from Lymington

A voyage with Ocean Youth Trust South is designed to develop confidence, team-building and resilience. Crew members do not only sail the boat but assist with navigation and developing life skills such as cooking

Well done to the Year 8 boys football team for their win against The Bay on Tuesday 4th October. A great team performance contributing to the 7-1 victory! Amazing job!

Four Cowes Enterprise College students were supported by amazing year 10 student Owen, to successfully achieve their Bronze expedition for Duke of Edinburgh. This was a non camping expedition, all students cooked a substantial meal and navigated in a range of lovely Isle of Wight weather! A huge well done to Finlay, Tom, Ysabela and Sam.

We also are wishing all the best for the 85 students in their Duke of Edinburgh awards this year.

During tutor time on Tuesday 4th October, year 8 students completed some leadshership work which will contribute towards receiving their social action Murray award. They discussed what qualities, skills and attributes they thought a great leader possesses and shared ideas on post-it notes.

On Wednesday 5th October, Year 9 students made pasta from scratch in Food Technology!

In October our Artist in Residence from last year, Liz Cooke, received the student design sheet for flags, as part of the Creative Biosphere Project!

There will be 10 portable flags in and outside of the building, and three large window displays!

Students were introduced to the Garmin handheld orienteering devices which they will teach their form class to use, researched on the Geocaching app. and used ordinance survey maps to generate ideas of where CEC’s own Geocache could be located for our own students, parents, staff and local community to find in the future.

We also practiced with ‘What3Words’ to locate CEC and key local areas.

Cowes Enteprise College are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2021/22 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise school’s engagement (provision and uptake) in the School Games against a national benchmark and to celebrate keeping young people active, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success

Cowes Enterprise College's physical activity and school sport achievements this past year included: Inter-school sports fixtures, inter-house activities, sports day, extra-curricular clubs, sports leaders, sports captain's activities and the Combined Cadet Force

Mr Hughes, Teacher of PE, said:

We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of physical activity and school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our events possible We are committed to using the School Games to try and engage those young people who haven't previously been active or represented our school and to try and ensure that all our students have a positive experience and want to try out new activities beyond school too in our community. We believe in the power of physical activity and school sport as a school and give opportunities to those young people that need it most either as a participant, leader, official or volunteer

As part of our application, Cowes Enterprise College were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas linked to the five School Games outcomes and we are pleased thatthe hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year.

A special thanks to The PE department, staff that have helped organise and run sports clubs/events, our fantastic students and their evergrowing commitment to school sport.

We look forward to applying once again in 2023!

Student-Led Tribute Assembly for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, pupils at Cowes Enterprise College arranged a tribute assembly on Friday 16th September, to reflect on her life and reign

The assembly was led by Cowes Enterprise College’s Sixth Form Lead Students, Nathan and Illeana, who spoke of the Queen and what she meant to young people and to our country.

The assembly involved students from across all year groups including a poetry reading, speeches on the Queen’s early years and her lifetime of service, and students in the Cowes Enterprise College Choir sang covers of ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Tears in Heaven’

Students were joined by Piper Mick Barnard who played the bagpipes on entry to the assembly and by the Reverend Stephen Sutcliffe from Newport Minster who gave a final reflection.

It was an incredibly moving occasion, and we were so touched to see all Cowes Enterprise College students coming together to mourn and reflect. This was a student-led event and we are so proud of our Lead Students and all involved for delivering such a professional and emotional assembly.

On the 30th September Sixth form students had a bespoke workshop from Somerville College discussing applying to Oxford and Cambridge, and the university experience.

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On Wednesday 28th September we welcomed a film crew on site working on behalf of BBC The One Show!

In September, 5ºNorth - known to us as Y11 students William, Michael and Louis - released their first professional single!

The Year 7 boys football team won 10-1 against Christ the King College on 27th September. A great team performance contributing to the victory!

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On the 22nd September, the Year 13 Child development group had a very special visitor to participate in student led activities in preparation for their placements and coursework units!

Cowes Enterprise College is proud to have been recognised as a Music Mark school again!

Year 7 students had a fantastic time learning about Maritime Careers at the Royal Yacht Squadron on Friday 30th September.

This was awarded in recognition of our commitment to providing high-quality music education for all children and young people.

MaritimeFutures

We are delighted to have been featured in the The Design and Technology Association Autumn Term designing magazine! The article discussed our Maritime Futures and DT curriculums.

Our maritime curriculum, called Maritime Futures, operates across a number of subjects at key stage 3 We are aiming to develop deep and interconnected knowledge through this theme.

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Kenya Kenya Expedition Expedition

A group of students at Cowes Enterprise College travelled to Kenya to take part in humanitarian projects with the Camps International Group

The students took part in weeks of social action work including building projects at a primary school, animal care for a herd of 113 goats and completing a PADI open water diving course

Time was found for exploration and relaxation and students enjoyed time at Diani Beach and even took part in a safari where they spotted elephants, lions and a leopard.

The Camps Foundation is dedicated to helping volunteers take part in projects that help communities across the world.

Cowes Enterprise College is pleased to have worked with Camps previously on an expedition in Borneo.

Principal, Rachel Kitley, said: “This is such a brilliant opportunity for our students to not only play their part in such important humanitarian work but also to visit Kenya We are delighted to hear how much students and staff enjoyed the expedition and taking part in new adventures. We are proud to offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities at Cowes Enterprise College and look forward to offering more in the future”