YEAR 12 INDUCTION EVENING – 2012
YEAR 12 INDUCTION EVENING – 2012
Vision and Ethos
BOA is committed to providing high quality distinctive education through a
specialist curriculum delivered in outstanding facilities
Through a guided personalised learning experience BOA aims to develop the
specific talents, gifts and potential of each student
Partners and Sponsors
Partnerships are continually developing with individuals and organisations with
expertise and a track record for innovation from across all areas of
creative, digital and performing arts.
Timing of the Academy Day9.00am – 11.00am – Lessons 11.00am – 11.15am – Break 11.15am – 12.15pm – Lessons
12.15pm– 1.00pm – Year 12 lunch12.15pm – 1.15pm – Year 10 and 13 lessons
1.00pm – 2.00pm – Year 12 lessons 1.15pm – 2.00pm – Year 10 and 13 lunch
2.00pm – 2.15pm – Tutorial 2.15pm – 4.15pm – Lessons 4.15pm – 5.15pm – Enrichment
*1.15pm finish on a Friday.
Café and Canteen
Serving breakfast, snacks and hot meals
Cash or ParentPay
PLEASE SUPPORT!!
Dedicated eating areaso Break out areaso Amphitheatreo Balconieso Caféo Canteen
Term Dates
3rd September – 19th October – Term 122nd October – 26th October – Half term 31st October – 21st December – Term 2 (29th October and 30th October = Training Days)24th December – 4th January – Christmas 8th January – 1st February – Term 3 (7th January is a Training day) 18th February – 22nd February (Half term for students) Half term for aptitude workshop preparation25th February – 1st March (Student work experience/aptitude workshops) 4th March – 28th March – Term 4 29th March – 12th April – Easter 15th April – 24th May – Term 5 27th May – 31st May – Half term 3rd June – 19th July – Term 6 22nd July – 30th August – Summer 2nd September – 2013 Term begins
Curriculum Choices
16 Hours – Level 3 Extended Diplomas – Your pathway choice
(Equivalent of 3 A Levels)
2 Hours “Futures Course”Tutor time, workshops and presentations from
industry, UCAS and University advice, PSHE, Citizenship, Work skills
Pastoral Care
Director of Post 16 Bev Sokolowski
Students will be in Vertical Tutor Groups
UNIFORM & KIT
• Outdoor wear• Lockers
Polo/T-Shirt
Hoody Cardigan Zip-up Hoody
Attendance and Behaviour
“Attendance is an essential factor of success”
95% - 100% AcceptableBelow 95% immediate intervention
BehaviourCalmDisciplinedOrganisedSafeRespectful
PARENT | STUDENT | ACADEMY CONTRACT
Poor behaviour will be logged daily, reviewed daily by SLT
Information on how to access the Bursary will be
in the pack
Independent Learning
A way of consolidating knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in a lesson, as well as providing the opportunity for investigation or research in preparation for new topics. To extend and reinforce learning
HomeworkNot always written. The following are legitimate forms of homework which encourage responsible, self-reliant, independent learners:
Investigations, extension work, reading, practice, composition/choreography, research, revision, projects, drafting, redrafting, reviewing, evaluating, planning or preparation
Assessment and Reporting
Every 6 weeks
First Parents’ Evening = 8th November 2012
Another Parents’ Evening in the Summer term
Written Report
New Technologies
WE WANT STUDENTS TO USE THEM
BUT USE THEM RESPONSIBLY
Training for Students and Parents
Student Board
At least one from each pathway – (Performing Arts, Digital Arts, Creative Arts) plus three others
For students to be truly involved in the organisational structure and journey of development.
Co-Constructors – Leaders, Governors, Researchers, Observers, Trainers and Mentors.
Topics for discussion:Courses, Operational Management, Teaching and Learning, Academy Image, Website, VLE, Social Media, Catering, Student Concerns etc.
Apply before noon 12th August – No more than one side of A4 – “Why you want to be on the Student Board”
InductionWeek beginning 20th AugustYou will receive an information bookletA time to come and meet your learning tutor
Week beginning 3rd SeptemberMonday 3rd September - Year 10’s only
Your interview will be either Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th September Interviews with learning tutors:oAdditional SubjectsoPlanneroUniformoPhotos oFree School MealsoBursary Need evidence of age
Thursday 6th September – Year 13 only
Friday 7th September – All in – Tutor Groups Watch Year 10
Week beginning 10th September Start of Academy
Staff
Gaynor Cheshire PrincipalPaul Averis Vice Principal (Curriculum/Standards)Alistair Chattaway Assistant Principal (Teaching+Learning, CPD, Self-review,KS4/KS5/NQT) Michael Penn Assistant Principal (Performing Arts specialism) Andrew Ross Finance Director
Derek Pitt Director of KS4 Bev Sokolowski Director of Post 16Pepita Hanna Director of Extended Services Gaynor Heptinstall-Lowe Director of Dance and Quality Nominee Matthew Bean Director of Art & Design and Promotion of Visual Imagery Derek Wilson Director of Music and Music Tech David Ripley Technical Director Nicholas Davidson SENCO Nathan Dodzo Director of Broadcast Kieran Wardell Director of Maths Theresa Mills Director of English Richard Evans Director of Science Robert Bannon Director of Musical Theatre Kerry Pilcher Director of Production
SLT
DIRECTORS
Staff
Zoe Maksymiw Art & DesignGale Stevens Art & Design and Production ArtsStephen Mason Dance and Musical TheatreSuzanne Tromans Dance and Musical TheatreOlivia Pickford Dance and Musical Theatre Emily Kershaw Dance Simon Watt Dance Sarah Spicer Acting and Musical TheatreAmy Ferguson Musical Theatre Emma Ledsam Drama and Production ArtsEileen McCarthy ActingJessica Dalton-Leggett Acting Rian Jones Acting Claire Watts Music Laura Andrews Music and Musical TheatreLaurence Harvey Music TechnologySally Hurlston English and SEN David Eykelestam History
TEACHERS
Questions and
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