Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Prospectus Principal’S Welcome
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Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Prospectus Principal’s Welcome Welcome to the Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Our ambition for the academy is clear; we strive to be prospectus. We are delighted that you are considering the school of choice for all families and young people us as the provider for your son or daughter’s education. on the Isle of Sheppey and nearby communities. We are Our aim is to give you an insight into life with us. We are proud of what the school has achieved and the success an ambitious academy and we endeavour to provide of our students and want you to join us on this journey. an excellent educational experience. We support our We are committed to our community, and our academy young people as they grow, flourish and develop into will continue to serve as a core part of the Oasis Isle of successful and ambitious students who are ready at the Sheppey Hub acting as a host for community events end of their time with us to lead independent, successful and activities throughout the year. and prosperous lives. I am extremely proud to be the Principal of an academy We are committed to being an academy that provides that is on such a transformational journey. As I start my all young people with the opportunities, guidance and fourth year here, I am excited by the bright future we support they need in order to excel, whatever their have ahead of us and getting to see each and every one chosen educational pathway may be. It is our ambition of our young people thrive in their passion for learning. that each of our students makes exceptional progress ‘Our Oasis; Our Sheppey’ from their starting point in a safe and happy learning environment, and that they leave us confident that they Tina Lee will succeed in their life beyond school. CEO’s Welcome Principal, Equally, our expectations of every one of our students Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey are consistently high in all aspects of school life. Whether that is through learning, relationship building or A very warm welcome to Oasis Community Learning! We passionately embrace learning and are committed personal development. We expect exceptional conduct, to every child within our care reaching their full potential, I am delighted that you and your daughter or son are behaviour and care for everyone so that each member developing holistically across every area of their lives interested in becoming part of Oasis Academy Isle of of the Oasis Academy Sheppey family can be happy, both now and in their future. Sheppey. can work hard in all lessons and can take part in a All of this is underpinned by our philosophy of education wide range of experiences throughout these important Oasis Community Learning was established as a which highlights our focus on inspirational leadership, years for development. As an academy we are also multi-academy trust in 2004 with the vision to create deep learning and healthy communities. It aspires to passionate about the Isle of Sheppey. We understand “Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community”. develop the character and competence of every child value of the community we are proud to be a part of, We now run academies in five main regions throughout within every community of which we are a part. and recognise the opportunities available to our young the UK, providing either Primary, Secondary or All- people on their doorsteps. By further improving links At Oasis Community Learning therefore, we believe we through education. with local primary schools on the island, while also are all ‘the architects of our students’ lives’ and as such establishing new partnerships with nearby secondary All of our academies are committed to providing a rich we are committed to laying the right foundations for schools, we are strengthening our educational educational experience and ensuring that every child every one of our young people. relationships and offering more opportunities to our and young person has the opportunity to achieve at the So we look forward to your daughter or son potentially young people and to the whole. highest level. becoming part of Oasis, in the knowledge that we will Our ethos is integral to that provision. It is an work in partnership with you to ensure they become expression of our character, a statement of who we confident learners ready to fulfil their aspirations in life. are and therefore the lens through which we assess Best wishes, all we do. We are committed to a model of inclusion, John Murphy equality, healthy relationships, hope and perseverance Chief Executive Officer, Oasis Community Learning throughout all aspects of the life and culture of each academy community. John Murphy Tina Lee Chief Executive Officer, Principal, Oasis Community Learning Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey 2 3 Your Academy of Choice Our Values At Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey, everything we do is centred around the Oasis ethos: A passion to include everyone A desire to treat everyone equally respecting differences Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey benefits from two strengths, weaknesses, motivations and aptitudes, can large, modern campuses. Our East Campus is located we start to navigate through the ever increasing array of A commitment to healthy and open relationships in Minster and our West Campus in Sheerness. Both choices now available. are serviced by good public transport connections and We aim to maximise students’ progress and learning, accessible on foot or by car. for all of our students joining in Year 7 to leave our A deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed Our multi-million pound buildings boast an unparalleled academy with good qualifications and to ensure that range of facilities and opportunities for all students in our all of our young people achieve their ambitions. Our Secondary and Sixth Form phases. No matter which new curriculum is deliberately designed to support our A sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul subjects and courses our young people choose to students in this life-shaping journey. progress with, we have the right settings and resources Depending on which GCSE and post 16 qualifications We have an unwavering belief in inclusion. Every student should have the opportunity to realise and reach to give them the support they need to succeed. students choose, they will spend most of their time their potential, regardless of their background. You will often see the Oasis ‘Circle of Inclusion’ throughout Every good education programme is a dynamic mix of at either the East or West campus in the environment the academy to symbolise this belief. academic and vocational learning. Our task is to work kitted-out for their subjects. Furthermore, we use We believe in community. We recognise that we are stronger together and therefore value collaboration. with your child to create the right tailor-made educational cutting-edge ICT innovatively and creatively throughout We develop an understanding and tolerance of each other through knowledge, mutual respect, believing approach for them. We do this by providing them with the academy to enhance the learning of every student. the best of each other and forgiveness. We work as a community, supporting our own students, families the support they need from day one, working with Our unparalleled facilities include a 250-seat theatre, and staff in everything we do. them to enable them to choose the right options at Key auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports facilities Stage 4. This will ensure that they are engaged with a – including floodlit 3G astroturf, athletics tracks blend of subjects that both suits and develops their skills and cricket nets – as well as an engineering and as well as their aptitudes. In today’s modern world, it construction centre, design and technology workshops, is no longer simply a question of ‘which job?’, ‘what to hair and beauty salon and motor vehicles workshop. study?’ or ‘where to study?’ Your child deserves to be Our Vision Holistic Education given the tools to understand themselves better. They During evenings, at weekends and during holidays, we need to know what they are capable of and what makes facilitate a programme of community clubs for all ages. Together we will create outstanding, inspirational them tick. Only when we start to comprehend our own education in a vibrant, inclusive environment that will and Pastoral Care transform the learning and lives of those we serve. Our strong ethos of inclusion and our year group based Together we will unlock and celebrate the unique system of pastoral care both reinforce our commitment and limitless potential of every individual, to lay the to nurturing and developing the ‘whole’ child. Each foundations for a successful and fulfillingfuture . year, students are expected and encouraged to excel Together we will build the school of choice where all academically and are given opportunities to develop feel pride in belonging to a happy, caring family; the the characteristics and social skills needed to become heart of our community. mature, caring and responsible citizens. We encourage all students to ‘be a host, not a guest’; to serve each Our Oasis, Our Sheppey. other, contribute to the life of the academy and the wider community, enriching their own and others’ lives. Staff have the highest expectations and aspirations for all our students, treating them with respect and building relationships that will get the very best out of them. Students’ appearance and behaviour is expected to match our high standards at all times. We celebrate individual talents and abilities, developing confident, independent students who are committed to life- long learning. 4 5 Our Curriculum; Secondary Studies Happy, Safe and Stimulating Learning Years 7–11 The curriculum is fundamental to students’ learning and Throughout their time with us, our students will receive experience in education helping them to achieve highly.