Year 9 Pathways 2019
Students in year 9 will now be thinking about subject choices as they move into Year 10. Click here for more information about our Pathways processes.
West Midlands Police ‘Anti-knife’ Programme
As part of West Midlands Police ‘Anti-knife’ programme, we will shortly be getting a ‘knife arch’ in our school. Please read the attached letter for more information on how the arch will impact our school and the other exciting activities that West Midlands Police are going to be conducting throughout schools in Sandwell.
Setting up a device safely for kids
With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of children are receiving new electronic devices connected to the internet. This new guide on how to set up a new device safely for kids is a great way to stop unwanted purchases and attention for potential strangers online.
Proposed Change to the Admission Criteria for Oldbury Academy
Proposed Change to the Admission Criteria for Oldbury Academy In line with the Admissions Code, published in December 2014, Oldbury Academy is consulting on a minor change to the criteria applied when allocating places at the academy. The current admission criterion (point 4) states: “ Children will be prioritised by distance, measured in a straight…
Work Experience Letter
Today your son/daughter has been given the following letter and form to begin their process of gaining a work experience placement. It is vital that the form and permission slip is completed and returned to school ASAP. If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to contact Miss Wilkins (Careers Manager) [email protected] Download…
Work Experience Launch
This week we launched next year’s work experience programme, the programme will run from Monday 20th May to Friday 24th may 2019. The power point presentation is available HERE along with all helpful tips and information to help your children gain a valuable placement. Packs will be going out on Monday including all the relevant…
Operation Encompass
Please see attached letter for information on Operation Encompass
6 Week Fitness Challenge
We have received some really positive feedback from parents at other schools throughout Sandwell who have been introduced to the gym through their children, it was great to note that many of these parents had heard about the facilities at Oldbury Academy so decided to come down and take a look. They have then committed…
Open Evening 2018
It was great to see so many prospective Year 6 students and their parents join us for our open evening last night. A big thank you goes out to all our wonderful students who stayed behind after school to help give guided tours, and to each faculty for their fantastic subject area activities. We hope you…