YEAR 7 HANDBOOK Welcome from the Principal

I am delighted that your child will be joining us at Oasis Academy Sholing from September 2020.

Oasis Academy Sholing became part of the Oasis family, including a wider community based “hub” in September 2018. An exciting time and an opportunity to continue to transform lives positively and continue to create a culture where all students are striving for excellence. Success really does emerge when we work, learn and develop together. Oasis Academy Sholing is a great school to lead and be a part of, our students constantly show that they can challenge misconceptions and aim to achieve their personal best.

Working in Southampton as a leader for over 15 years in a city which has a particular heart, we have such an opportunity to thrive and develop our leaders of tomorrow. As I say to our students, if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more you are a leader.

At Oasis Academy Sholing we strongly believe in celebrating success through world class aspiration and recognise the enjoyment in learning so that all are inspired to achieve.

Since joining the school in 2014 I have recognised that community and family is central, there really is a pride in our area and parents believe that exceptional education should, quite rightly, be a right for all.

We have an established induction programme of events to support your child’s transition to secondary school.

• New Intake Parents Evening Monday 29th June 2020 • Year 6 Transition for 4 days from Monday 29th June to Thursday 2nd July 2020 • Visits by Oasis Academy Sholing staff to cluster primary schools

On behalf of the students and staff of Oasis Academy Sholing we extend a very warm welcome and I look forward to meeting your child during our Transition Week.

Martin Brown Principal Transition Opportunities 2020

At Oasis Academy Sholing the most important thing to us is that each new student starts Year 7 feeling safe, secure, happy and enthused to be part of their new school. This not only applies to students; we also want parents to be well informed about the move their child will make from primary to secondary school.

Transition from primary to secondary school does not begin in Year 6. We ensure that our primary liaison and transition work begins as early as Year 5 and continues into Year 6 and beyond. The students are supported at every stage of their development through secondary school.

We are very proud of the successful transition of students from Year 6 to Year 7, and the students always feel prepared and ready to begin their new adventure.

We welcome you as new students and parents to our Academy community, and look forward to you spending five successful years with us.

Mrs S Chudley Head of Year 7 Curriculum at Oasis Academy Sholing At Oasis Academy Sholing our curriculum is designed to provide all students with a broad, balanced, differentiated and enriching experience which allows each of them to achieve their potential and prepares them for the opportunities of adult life.

Our curriculum enables students to: • Secure the maximum possible success in public examinations. • Develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the world around them. • Establish a love of learning whilst helping to recognise the pleasure and enjoyment that can be gained from the acquisition of new knowledge. • Develop an awareness of moral values, and to become sensitive and aware of the moral values of others. • Promote fundamental British values by developing such qualities of character and personality as this will help them to take their place as active citizens in a pluralistic, multicultural and democratic modern Britain. In addition to the core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science and Physical Education, students in KS3 study a range of creative arts subjects, Technology, Humanities, Personal and Social Education, and a choice of either French or Spanish. “The best lesson is food tech because we make lots of different food” Year 7 student Extra-Curricular Activities

We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities here at Oasis Academy Sholing. From being part of the netball team to being transported through time in the history department’s weekly film club, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

A number of Creative Arts clubs provide opportunities for students to develop their interests outside lessons. These run either at lunchtime (when students can bring their lunch to the club and register there) or after school. Weekly clubs available to Year 7 include drama club, art club, wind band, choir and ukulele club, and these feed into a number of annual events.

Recently our media department have been running a Young Filmmaker club which has allowed students to make a short film. Students have enjoyed the process of writing, directing and starring in the film.

Why not take a look at our website for a list of our extra-curricular activities. Music Lessons At Oasis Academy Sholing all students are actively encouraged to try a new instrument or continue with lessons they enjoyed in primary school. Lessons are at a very low cost or free to pupil premium students. It is possible to loan instruments from the Southampton Music Service.

Lessons are provided by a number of expert music tutors and take place during school hours. Outside of lessons there are various opportunities for students to enjoy from musicals to after school clubs and regular performances. Physical Education and Extra-Curricular Activities

At Oasis Academy Sholing we aim to offer all students high quality physical education across a diverse and wide range of sporting activities. We encourage students to work to the best of their ability in order to become efficient, knowledgeable and self- confident individuals who can successfully participate and manage a healthy and active lifestyle. Students will participate in a variety of roles including performer, coach and official and are encouraged to evaluate their own and others’ performances.

Our PE team offer an extensive extra-curricular programme which includes both recreational and competitive activities. Below are the activities that are currently on offer. Athletics Dodgeball Rounders

Badminton Fitness Table Tennis

Basketball Football Tennis

Boxing Leadership Trampolining

Cricket Gifted & Talented Club

Cross Country Netball The School Day

Period 1(including registration) 8:40am - 09:40am Period 2 9:40am - 10:40am Break 10:40am - 10:55am Period 3 10:55am - 11:55am Period 4 11:55am - 12:55pm Tutor Time 1:00pm - 1:20pm Lunch 1:20pm - 1:40pm Period 5 (including registration) 1:40 pm - 2:40pm

“All of the teachers respect you and your ideas. I really enjoy all my lessons”

Year 7 student School Uniform at Oasis Academy Sholing Uniform (OAS) • Blazers with OAS logo are compulsory and can be purchased from WearAbouts. • Navy blue jumper/cardigan with OAS logo is optional. These items can only be purchased from WearAbouts. • Plain powder blue long or short sleeved shirt (not polo shirt). • Black tailored skirt no shorter than knee length. Black tailored trousers. Skinny legged cropped and leggings are not permitted. • Black opaque tights or black ankle socks • Black leather shoes (no trainers, hightops or boots). • Oasis Academy Sholing tie.

Appearance • Hairstyles should be tidy and of a natural colour. Minimum hair length is grade 2. No extreme hairstyles are permitted e.g. tramlines. • Makeup may not be worn in Years 7 and 8. As students transfer to Years 9-11, they will be allowed to wear discreet make up e.g. mascara, tinted moisturiser and clear lip gloss. • Nails: false nails and nail varnish are not permitted. Piercings - one small (5mm), plain stud earring in the lobe of each ear only. No other piercings are permitted. • Jewellery: a watch may be worn, but no other jewellery is permitted. • Footwear: trainers are only permitted to be worn in PE. • Hoodies and tracksuit tops are not permitted. A sensible outdoor coat may be worn to school over the Academy Blazer. A sensible outdoor coat may be worn to school over the Academy Blazer.

PE Kit • OAS polo shirt • An OAS PE sweatshirt or a plain navy sweatshirt. • Navy shorts (no logos) • Plain navy or black tracksuit bottoms (no logos) • Students are required to have appropriate footwear for PE. They should have sporting trainers which are designed to support their feet during physical activity. They are not permitted to wear school shoes, plimsolls, converse or high tops. • Students must remove ALL jewellery for PE. They are not allowed to tape piercings due to health and safety regulations. New piercings should be done at the beginning of the summer holidays so that they can be removed for PE lessons.

Address: 28 Victoria Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9DX Telephone: 02380 421203 Lunchtime at Oasis Academy Sholing

At Oasis Academy Sholing we provide high quality, reasonably priced, healthy food options at both break and lunchtime from our school canteen and Green House Café. Our food is cooked on site, using high quality ingredients, by our catering team company Sodexo.

Students are required to remain on site during the school day and are encouraged to eat either a school lunch or a packed lunch in the school canteen.

On the following page is a sample weekly menu to give you an idea of the variety of food offered to our students.

Cashless Catering System The Oasis Academy Sholing has a cashless catering system. We cannot accept cash at the till points when purchases are made. Your child will have the opportunity to register for the system during transition week. We will need you to complete the enclosed biometric consent form. Q. What is biometric?

A. Biometric is simply a method of identifying an individual person. We will be using an algorithm based scan, which reads between 50 and 130 points on the finger/thumb. It is not a fingerprint in any way, shape or form and is of use only in the cashless system. Q. How does a biometric system work? A. The information of a student or staff member, who has been registered on the biometric system, is stored on a secure biometric controller within the school, which only our provider,Nationwide Retail Systems Ltd, can access. Once an account is credited the student or staff member places their finger/thumb on the EPOS Terminal, which looks up their account details and allows them to purchase items using only this method of identification. Q. How does my child register on the Biometric System? A. During transition week your child will attend at a requested time and they will be required to place their finger/thumb on a Biometric sensor twice to obtain a matching template, which only takes a few seconds. If you have chosen to ‘Opt Out’ of this procedure, your child will be presented with a 4 digit PIN Code. Q. What methods of payment can be used to credit an account?

A. Oasis Academy Sholing is a cashless site. Payments can only be made online via Scopay. Once an account has been credited the monies cannot be withdrawn and must be spent on school meals.

“The teachers and students are very welcoming and helpful if your are stuck or lost. The school also provides you with a map of the school in your planner” Year 7 Student

Please do not hesitate to contact Oasis Academy Sholing if you would like any further clarification.

Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road Southampton SO19 8PH

Telephone: 023 8044 8861 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oasisacademysholing.org

Principal: Mr M Brown PA to Principal: Mrs J Hughdie

The school office is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm - Monday to Thursday 8:00am until 3:30pm - Friday