The academy is in the process of sending out the first codes for the Department for Education’s replacement for the Free School Meals system which will be used then schools are shut to help with social distancing. Parents should receive their codes by either Email or Text Message, depending on how you receive the details…
A vacancy has arisen on the Governing Body for a parent governor. The role is a voluntary one, requiring someone who is reliable, flexible and willing to use their life skills to benefit the pupils of Oldbury Academy. If this is you then please read the covering letter and download, complete and return the nomination…
We are delighted to once again run the Work Experience Programme, with Year 10 students completing work experience in March. All year 10 students will complete a pre visit to their work placements on Thursday 5th March 2020. Please to download the letter.
Please see below the text of the letter sent to parents on the morning of 27th January 2020. A full copy of the letter can also be downloaded Dear Parents and Carers, With a very heavy heart, I am sorry to have to tell you that a much-loved member of staff, Mrs Hayley…
Year 11 will have their next set of mock exams between Monday 2nd March 2020 and Thursday 12th March 2020. This will be their last chance to practice their exam skills in a live examination environment before their final GCSE examinations in May and June. Students will receive personalised timetables in the coming weeks, until…
Working with parents to improve attendance and punctuality Thank you to all parents who have supported our drive on attendance and punctuality. Attendance this year has improved when compared to last year and is currently above the national average, which is down to the hard work of students and families in ensuring that learning is…
All homework at Oldbury Academy is set via Show My Homework. This can either accessed via the website or the app. If you have any problems being able to access your child’s Show My Homework record please contact Mr. P. Dryburgh on [email protected] More information on the Show My Homework System click here.
LORIC maps against the National Careers Service’s list of most desirable soft skills. The LORIC resources are focused on developing students’ 5 key attributes: Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication. These resources are delivered to students during form time in both key stage 3 and 4. LORIC skills are also being identified and deliverer within…
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility If you are concerned about a child please consider….. Call 999 – if they are in immediate danger Contact Sandwell children’s social care on 0121 569 3100 (this number is available outside normal office hours) Contact the NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000 If you would prefer to let us know we…
We would like to remind parents of the remaining parents evening dates for the 2019/20 academic year. Year 9 – 23rd January 2020 Year 10 – 26th February 2020 Year 8 – 7th May 2020 Year 7 – 7th July 2020 Parents will receive reminders via the school text messaging service.