SBA Newsletter 1 - Friday 11th September

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Friday 11th September 2015

GCSE and A Level Results

We had some excellent news to start the new academic year as we celebrated our students’ examination results during the
last two weeks of August. Our Academy continues to go from strength to strength and it was delightful to see that progress
and attainment has increased in so many areas. That students achieved so well was a testament to the incredible effort on
the part of students, teachers and support staff, working in partnership with you as parents.
Read more about our GCSE and A Level results along with the impressive destinations that our Year 13 students are heading
off to by clicking here.

Grace Addyman and Imogen Smith (above) achieved 20 A* grades at GCSE between
them. They are both studying for A Levels in our Sixth Form.

SAFE. HAPPY. PROGRESS. Welcome to Year 7 students

We have three key word in the new pastoral teams : SAFE HAPPY PROGRESS. By the end of this week
We know that feeling SAFE and not risking the safety of others is an essential Year 7 students have ...
feature of being at school.
Being 'Happy' means different things to the 11 year old and the 18 year old but  Made new friends
knowing how to make the most of school life is crucial. We want students to  Been to 35 lessons
enjoy learning and the friendships they make and the fun they have.  Taken part in Inter House football
Great progress in class should follow ...
and netball
We care for all of our students. No exceptions. Everyone. Every day.
This means we can give them great opportunities and access expert support.  Had homework set
It also means that we sometimes have to tell students that their behaviour, ideas  Selected their House Captains
and attitudes are unsafe and unacceptable.  Had their Biometric finger
We do both of these better with parents' support.
Our students are great and almost all of them behave and contribute in a way scanning
that makes us proud.
But there's no pretending : young people sometimes get it wrong. But we will  Set themselves two targets for
support them to get it right.
this term
In Assemblies for every year group next week, I will emphasise the importance
of being SAFE. I will remind and explain to students that :  Logged on to their VIVO accounts
 every adult at the Academy knows that I am the Lead Child Protection  Visited the Library
 Done their Star Reading Test
Officer and that I should be contacted promptly if there is any suggestion  Achieved VIVOs
of a child being at risk.  Attended a House assembly
 students have a responsibility for making SBA safe by the way they treat  Been prepared to learn
each other and behave. I will ask them to go through our ALWAYS/  Signed up to sports clubs
NEVER document in their tutor groups. They have already voted for Tutor
Groups representatives, who can take their views to the Student Council. This issue's pastoral pointers
 their Tutor and Year Manager are the most important link with what
happens day to day and that when issues are more serious they will refer SAFETY WELL BEING
them to the Leaders of Attendance (Mrs Gardner-Tharme), Behaviour ATTENDANCE UNIFORM
( Mr.Stocking) and Well Being (Mrs. Cartmel). Their Progress Leader will
focus on how this impacts on progress. Tutor Check is at 8.35am
 we will practise our fire drill and ensure they know the safety rules of
their classrooms, laboratories, sporting sites and studios. No Pen ? The Student Hub is open
 Bullying will be dealt with, not denied or hidden by students and that
their phones and social network sites are one of the biggest threats to Absence needs a call on the day
their safety if not used sensibly (see guidance attached). Anti Bullying and a note on return
Ambassadors are being appointed now.
 they have the right to make responsible choices and have them Blazers on !
respected.
 (and most simply) they must be here, under the supervision of an adult in
their learning and the duty teams at break and make no attempt to leave
the site.
In the next few weeks we will give you more details about the way we run our
teams.

No skinny trousers ( girls)

By the staffroom from 8.15- 8.45am

Be in the room on the dot !

Newsflash Boys : Belts keep shirts
tucked in !

Show my Homework ‘Young Geographer of the
Year’ competition

Show My Homework is an electronic homework calendar. Parents and students Congratulations to the following
can easily access homework that has been set by subject staff for classes and/or students who have submitted excellent
individuals. entries to the ‘Young Geographer of the
Year’ Competition:

Show My Homework allows parents and students to see what homework has Imogen Hawkins, Abraham Farnsworth,
been set, the requirements, the time the homework is expected to take and the Andrew Cooper, Ellie Lovett, Verity Allen,
due date. There will be a description of the homework and resources may Rebekah Lewis, Ronda Farrow, Katie
also be uploaded and attached by teachers for you to use. Paper copies will Stretch, Ellie Ahronson, Isobel Gear,
always be made available in lessons. An App is available for iphone and android Molly Robinson, Hayden Holley, Daisy
to also allow immediate access and up-to-date information. Crouch, Isabelle Knight and Ashleigh
Our aim is to make homework expectations clear to all; to avoid confusion and Hunt-Davis.
anxiety.
Logins will be sent home via students; a sheet will be given out in their The closing date for entries to ‘Why does
Computer Science lesson. Please complete the parent section and return it to Antarctica matter?’ is Friday 18th
main reception. September.
Click here to watch the parent tutorial
Click here to read the parent pack, with lots of
useful information.
www.showmyhomework.co.uk

English Transition Project Winner

Congratulations to George Robinson, who was the winner of the Year 7 Transition competition to write a story or poem in
200 words or less. I am sure you will agree with our judges, George’s poem is fantastic.

Change High School
Waking up early at 7.00am.
Primary School Struggling to find your rubber, ruler
Exuberant young children and pen.
bounding around. Travelling to school on a bus.
Heaps of lost property waiting to be Learning to be adventurous.
found. Having a kick about with your new
School plays, sharing assemblies, friends.
presentations and more. Driving your Maths teacher round
Infant children doing their best to the bend!
draw. Global Rock, helping with the
The same teacher for Science, Baylink Games too.
Maths and English. Appetising food being served to
A mountain of work you’re meaning you.
to finish. Hard work, dedication and exams
Hanging up your bag, PE kit and being passed.
coat. Parties, celebrations and having a
Finding out how ferries float. blast.
Learning a wide variety of words in Proudly wearing your blazer, tie and
French. sweater.
Eating your lunch outside on a Sandown Bay Academy, making
bench. your best better.
Forever being told to go to bed.
A courageous young soul preparing George Robinson, 7GSSE
for adventures ahead.

Year 7 Inter House - Football and Netball

There was a great turn out for the first
Year 7 Inter House competition this week.
It was fantastic so many new faces
embracing the house spirit.

Thanks to our House Captains for
helping to run the events.

Results

Netball: Football:

First - Green House First - Green House

Second - Blue House Second - Blue House

Third - Red House Third - Yellow House

Fourth - Yellow House Fourth - Red House

Next Wednesday is Inter House football
and netball for Year 8.

You can see more photos from Year 7 Inter House on our Facebook page (click here)

SBA are Chale Show Champions Caterlink Menus

Congratulations to our Year 10 and 11 Horticulture students who worked so
hard last year to produce our winning entry in The Chale Show. Students
grew all our prize winning vegetables from seed.

At The Chale Show this summer we were presented with a certificate and The Caterlink menu for this half term is
ribbon, £50 prize money and a goody bag that included seeds, pots, gloves, on our website under the parents tab
plant food and more. (or click here).

SENCO Drop -in

A SENCO drop in session will run on the
first Thursday of each month throughout
the year, from 3.15-4.15pm. It is an
opportunity for parents and carers to
come in and talk to our SENCO, Mrs
Coughlin about any concerns you might
have or any information you would like.

‘An Inspector Calls’

BBC1 are showing ‘An Inspector Calls’ on
Sunday 13th September at 8.30pm. We
encourage all Year 10 and 11 students to
watch it as it is a good chance to see a
new adaptation of a key set English text.

Accelerated Reader Record

Accelerated Reader is off to a flying start, already two students have quizzed on Sandown
books that they read during the last week of the holidays and gained 250,000 supports Syrian
words each. This helped us to break a record, the school total of words read in
Accelerated Reader so far this term is already more than 1,000,000. Well done! refugees
Keep reading and quizzing.
Our students want to help Syrian
Year 7 students will get their login and library cards when their English class refugees. Watch this space for more
comes to the library, or before if they ask at the library. Parents will get their details on how we will fundraise…
logins sent through the post later this half term.

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Good luck to the Year 13

Bestival Performers

18 students completed their Bronze assessed expedition on the weekend. Our Year 13 Performing Arts students
The students have worked really hard over the last year to plan and prepare are performing at the Bestival this
for the expedition. All four groups passed their assessment and were a credit weekend and they have even made it
to the Academy. The students set out at ten o'clock on Saturday. Two groups onto the App! They have two
started on Ventnor Down and two at the Garlic Farm. From there they had to Performance companies: 'Rainbow
make their way to Chine Farm to camp for the night, carrying all of their kit. Connections' and CTD Dance company'.
For a few of the groups their navigation was a bit rusty and one or two errors We hope that you can come and
of judgement meant those groups were a little late in! Once at the campsite support us if you are there for the
the students had to cook for themselves, set up camp and all enjoyed a chilly weekend.
night under the stars!
Friday:
Sunday was a glorious warm and sunny day and all the groups set out in CTD Dance Company on the Carnivale
good spirits, any slight navigational mishaps of the day before evaporated Stage in the Wishing Tree Field - 12:00
and all groups finished on time in the right places. The assessors had no hesi- and 12:45.
tation in passing the students and look forward to seeing their completed Rainbow Connections at the Gypsy
project work based on their expedition. Well done to all students involved Camp in the Ambient Forest - 17:15-
and I hope many of the students will consider progressing on to the Silver 18:00
level.
Saturday:
For anyone interested in taking up the D of E challenge this year we will be Rainbow Connections at in the
starting a new group after October half term. Ambient Forest - 12:00-12:30
CTD Dance Company on the Carnivale
Stage in the Wishing Tree Field - 15:00
and 15:30.

Saturday:
CTD Dance Company on the Carnivale
Stage in the Wishing Tree Field - 12:00
and 12:45.
Rainbow Connections in the Ambient
Forest - 17:30-18:00

CommunicaƟon

We send out a fortnightly newsletter
electronically. If you would like a copy

emailed to you then please email :
[email protected].

Please keep an eye on the news
section of our website and on our
Facebook and Twitter pages for news.

Mrs Charlemagne, Principal uploads a
weekly blog to our website every
Friday.

Like us on Facebook

Follow us on TwiƩer

Dear Parent/Carer,

You are warmly invited to a

Parent Partnership Meeting:

• Year 7 – Tuesday 15th September
• Year 8 – Wednesday 7th October
• Year 9 – Wednesday 21st October
• Year 10 – Thursday 17th September
• Year 11- Tuesday 29th September

5.30 - 6.30pm, South Hall

Meet the new Principal,
Mrs Charlemagne

Meet key staff who will be available to give you an overview of the
year, in order that you can support your child and leave better
informed about the year ahead.

This evening will provide an excellent opportunity to understand our
high expectations and the range of support in place to help your
child realise their potential.

We very much look forward to seeing you.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us

01983 402142
[email protected]

Whole School

Musical Production

December 2015

The Performing Arts Department are EXCITED to announce that this year’s
whole school musical production will be the classic ‘The Sound of Music’

We’re looking for students of all ages & experience to get involved.
If performing is one of your FAVOURITE THINGS, then CLIMB EVERY

MOUNTAIN & join us at the after-school events below:

AUDITION WORKSHOP - Tues 15th Sept

AUDITIONS - Thurs 17th Sept

3:15pm—4:30pm (approx.) in South Hall
Please speak to Miss Hopwood or Miss Lowthion for further details.

Sports Clubs 

Autumn Term 

3.15‐4.15pm  

Day  Sport For Venue With

  Boys’ Football  Year 7    South Field  Mr Haydon 
Tuesday  Boys’ Football  Year 8   North Field  Mr Johnson 

Boys’ Football  Year 9   West Field  Mr Boswell 

Boys’ Football  Year 10   East Field  Mr Taylor 

Boys’ Football  Year 11   East Astro  Mr Bricknell 

Girls’ Netball  All Years  East Playground  Ms Walker 
  *Climbing  GSCE Year 11  Climbing Wall  Mr Ostler 
Wednesday  Interhouse  All Years  See House Board   House Leaders 
  *Climbing   All Years  Climbing Wall  Mr Ostler 
Thursday  Boys’ Rugby  Year 7   West Field  Mr Haydon 

Boys’ Rugby  Year 8   West Field  Mr Boswell 

Boys’ Rugby  Year 9   East Field  Mr Stocking &         
Mr Shane 

Boys’ Rugby  Year 10/11  Sandown RFC  Mr Miselbach 

Girls’ Football  All Years   North Field  Mr Bricknell &         
  Mr Johnson 

Friday  Fitness   All Years  Multi Gym  Ms Thomas 

 

*All Clubs 3:15 – 4:15 apart from Climbing 3pm – 5pm.   All Clubs are free. 

Keeping your child safe online - A checklist for parents and carers

As a parent you’ll probably know how important the internet is to children and young people. They use it to learn, play,
socialise and express themselves in all types of creative ways. This may be through sharing photos and videos, blogging,
gaming, or even developing their own apps. It is a place of amazing opportunities.
The technology children use in their daily lives can seem daunting. You might worry about the risks they can face online,
such as bullying, contact from strangers, as well as the possibility of access to inappropriate or illegal content. To help
them stay safe, it’s important that you understand how your child uses the internet.

By following this simple checklist, you can start to protect them and decrease the risks
they face:

I have asked my child to show me sites they use – By doing so, your child is including you in their online life
and social activity. Show an interest and take note of the names of their favourite sites. You can then re-visit
these when you are alone. Take your time and explore the space, find out how to set the safety features and
learn how to report any issues directly to the site.
I have asked my child to set their profile settings to private – Social networking sites, such as Facebook, are
used by children to share information, photos and just about everything they do! Encourage your child to set
their privacy settings to private. They need to think about the information they post online as it could be
copied and pasted anywhere, without their permission. If it got into the wrong hands, somebody may wish to
use it against them or worst of all try to locate them in the real world.
I have asked my child about their online friends – We know that people lie online about who they are and
may create fake identities. It is very important children understand this. Whether they are visiting a social
network or a gaming site, the safety messages are the same. Children and young people must never give out
personal information and only be “friends” with people they know and trust in the real world.
I have set appropriate parental controls on my child’s computer, mobile and games console – Filters on
computers and mobiles can prevent your child from viewing inappropriate and possibly illegal content. You
can activate and change levels depending on your child’s age and abilities. You can also set time restrictions
for using the internet or games. They can be free and easy to install. Call your service provider who will be
happy to assist or visit CEOP’s parents' site for further information. Explain to your child why you are setting
parental controls when you talk to them about their internet use.
My child has agreed to tell me if they are worried about something online – Sometimes children get into
situations online where they don’t feel comfortable or see something they don’t want to see. By opening up
the communication channels and talking to your child about the internet, their favourite sites and the risks
they may encounter, they are more likely to turn to you if they are concerned about something.
I know where to get help if I’m concerned about my child – The CEOP Safety Centre provides access to a
range of services. If you are concerned that an adult has made inappropriate contact with your child you can
report this directly to CEOP. You can also find help if you think your child is being bullied, or if you’ve come
across something on the internet which you think may be illegal.
Visit the Safety Centre at www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre or by clicking on this button:

CLICK CEOP

Advice Help Report

For further help and guidance on all the information mentioned please visit
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents