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Dear Parent/Carer
I hope this edition of the Academys Parent eBulletin finds you
well-rested, and I trust you enjoyed the Easter break.
We are rapidly approaching the examinations season and I trust
that the hard work your sons and daughters put in over the break
will put them in good stead. Please encourage your child to attend
all revision sessions after school, and if they require any
additional support, please liaise with the relevant Family Leader
for advice:
If you attempted to make contact with the Academy over the
Easter break, please let me apologise for any difficulties you
experienced. Colleagues had limited access to email due to an
upgrade in our ICT services and we encountered technical
difficulties with our telephone lines which continued up to
Wednesday. These problems have now been resolved.
We had an exciting and rewarding start to term 5 with a Staff
Development Day on Tuesday. This afforded staff the opportunity to
revisit our mission, vision and values which underpin every
decision we make and how we operate to ensure the best outcomes for
your children, and to undertake workshops on various topics
including Differentiation, Assessment for Learning, and Literacy;
all under the theme of A Balanced Learning Diet. There was a real
buzz to the day and this continued into Wednesday when we welcomed
back students who were equally as pleased to be back. I was
thrilled to see this positive start, a real sense of togetherness
and family, and sincerely wish for this team-spirit to remain
throughout the last two terms of the academic year and for the
future.
At present, we have an Academy Council (Governing Body
equivalent) of 7 and are seeking Parent Representative Nominations
to fill 2 vacancies. Your child will come home with letter giving
further details on Monday and you can access these on our website.
The closing date for nominations is Tuesday 6 May 2014 at
3:30pm.
As you know, since joining the Academy in September 2013, I have
been Executive Principal across two Oasis Academies: Isle of
Shep-pey and Coulsdon, Croydon. Conscious that there is still much
to do at Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey to improve the learning diet
the children receive, their learning environment and their overall
life chances, and knowing that the Senior Team at Coulsdon is
robust and well-established, I have made the necessary, heart-felt
and right decision to permanently base myself at Sheppey from this
term on-wards. I leave Coulsdon knowing that it will continue to
grow and develop, and join Sheppey full time, striving to make the
Academy a truly outstanding school for our students and the
community we serve.
Best wishes
David Millar
Executive Principal
Abbey School Mr Andrew Fogg
[email protected]
Brabazon School Mr Neil Barrett
[email protected]
Harty School Mr Andrew Greenfield
[email protected]
Shurland School Mr David Meaning
[email protected]
Sheerness School Mrs Karen Gray
[email protected]
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Re: Article in Parent Bulletin 31 January 2014
Following an inspection in February 2014, we are pleased to
report that both the East and
West Site catering facilities have been awarded a five star
compliance rating (the maximum
rating that can be applied).
The Catering Department has worked hard to achieve this rating
and will continue to do so to
maintain the status.
Brian Reddington
Head of Catering & Events
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Year 11 Prom:
Saturday 5 July 2014, 7pm11pm
Prom and Yearbook notices
Students should by now have paid their deposits for their Prom
Tickets and Yearbooks.
Prom Tickets are 13.
Yearbooks will be no more than 15, but final price will be
announced soon, depending on the amounts raised on the last 3
fundraisers by the Celebrations Teams.
NEW THIS YEAR!! Parents message pagewrite a personal message to
your son/daughter to be printed in the Yearbook for just 5.
If you have any queries regarding this years Prom or Yearbook,
please contact Lyn Baseley on
01795 873591 for a call back, or email at
[email protected]
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Tickets for this event can be purchased from
Mrs Baseley on the East Site or directly with
The Harmony Therapy Trust
www.theharmonytherapytrust.org.uk
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Year 7 Parents Evening - West Site
Thursday 1 May 2014
Pathways Evening for Year 8 & 9
Thursday 8 May 2014
The Year 8 & 9 Pathways evening will provide an opportunity
for students, parents and carers to find out about the courses on
offer next year. Heads of Depart-
ment, teachers and the Academy Leadership Team will be available
to provide advice and guidance on the types of courses available,
and to update you on the exciting new changes we are making to our
curriculum. We look for-
ward to welcoming you. Further details and an invitation letter
will be sent home shortly.
The Paul Trigwell Island Run
Sunday 11 May 2014
2 Mile Run10:30
10 Mile Run10:00
10 Mile Walk08:30
10 Mile Relay 10:00
All proceeds go to underprivileged children on the Isle of
Sheppey. Sponsor
forms can be collected from East or West Site Receptions. More
information
can be found on the Paul Trigwell Island Run website
www.ptir.org.uk
RECRE8 Workshops to commence soon
Make jewellery from computer parts and circuitry and gain an
Arts Award
Thursday Evenings at 6pm in the Technology Room, East Site
For more details contact Lyn Baseley 01795 873591 for a call
back or email [email protected]
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Email Lettings Manager, [email protected]
for further information about this course or for any
enquires
on how to hire Academy facilities.
You can also telephone 01795 873591 and ask for Eddy
McEntire.
Oasis Academy in conjunction with Canterbury College, will be
running a Computer and Online Basics course. The course takes 10
hours to complete and is spread over four weeks; one evening a
week, 5:30-8:00pm. The course is free to anyone who is not
currently in work, re-gardless of whether they receive benefits or
not.
Overview
Computer and Online Basics is an accessible computer and
internet qualification for absolute beginners. It stands out from
the crowd with a straightforward workbook that learners love and
which makes the lives of tutors and administrators so much
easier.
For learners who have never used a computer or been online, the
paper workbook provides a friendly and familiar companion, always
at their side, guiding them one easy step at a time through the
exercises. Learners also appreciate the concern and quality in the
workbook that encourages them to overcome fears and find out how
much they can now do online.
The course requires the learner to demonstrate basic knowledge
of using a computer and display the skills needed to complete some
basics or everyday tasks in a confident way.
Course Content
Understand the basic computer parts and key input devices
Understand common computer terminology Introduction to the Desktop
Introduction to documents Browsing the Web and searching the
Internet Using email to communicate Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
How will I be assessed?
Qualification comes with a workbook which the learner uses to
record their progress.
Once completed, the tutor signs the workbook off and it is
submitted for certification.
Learners can keep the workbook for reference once they have
completed the qualification.
